An initiative by wellknown local musician Dale Butler and Mike Binder will get full council consideration at budget time next year.
During the past summer they circulated a petition to build a gazebo at Robson St. Park for the music events that are held there, and got 440 signatures supporting the idea. The goal was to have a place that is shaded and has electrical outlets to make it easier for performers to play music in the park. But that is only part of the story.
At the Mon. Dec. 3 Council meeting, Dale and a group of his friends performed Oh Canada to open the Council meeting. Then, when it came time for Dale to speak to Council he assured them that local supporters would commit at least $1,000 toward the cost. In fact, he said, “If one thousand isn’t enough we’ll raise more!”
He would also like the performance area to serve as a local musicians’ memorial where the contributions of many past music teachers and performers could be remembered. (Just think of the Helen Law Singers and of Jack Lougheed’s Leamington Boys Band...
Asked by Councillor Chris Chopchik if they had considered the performance area in Seacliff Park Mr. Butler pointed out two considerations: it is too large an area for the small groups that regularly play at Robson Road Park, and the many elderly that enjoy those concerts would find descending and climbing the hill to the lower park a significant barrier to attendance.
The motion to refer this project to budget deliberations passed unanimously.
Joe Oswald (left) and Mike Monteiro (right) of CIBC volunteered through the lunch hour.
Freddy Makhlouf of Freddy’s Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant served up his own soup at the Soup and Salad Luncheon.
Leamington Mayor John Paterson had fun serving up soup.
Leamington CAO Bill Marck and Leamington Recreation Complex Manager Brenda Fischer enjoyed serving soup at the 21st annual Soup and Salad Luncheon held Wednesday, November 28. (SUN Photos)
Bouchard hopes to see changes on tap
By Bryan Jessop
Union Water Supply System manager Rodney Bouchard has seen positive changes in his industry, and hopes to see more in the future.
Bouchard, originally from the Northern Ontario forestry community of Chapleau, has been Union Water’s manager since early July of 2011. The first steps in his career relating to the management of drinking water were taken at Cambrian College of Sudbury, where he enrolled in geological/mining engineering. Having graduated during a recession, Bouchard took advantage of a program incorporating Northern Ontario students into Michigan’s post-secondary education system and took hydro geology and environmental
courses at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. It was there that Bouchard began developing more of an interest and honing his skills in water resource management, beginning with a six-month contract position with the environmental division of the health department in Illinois. From there, Bouchard moved to metro Detroit to take on duties with environmental consulting firms from 1994 to 2006. Two years after meeting his wife-to-be (also a Canadian) at the workplace in 1998, the two moved to Windsor.
The Bouchards have lived in the same Riverside home since 1999, despite Rodney leaving a regional manager position in Detroit to work for the Region of Peel (Brampton, Missis-
sauga) water division. After living in a Brampton apartment during the week and heading back to Riverside for weekends for five years fulfilling contract positions, Bouchard decided to look more locally for employment.
“I was in the right place at the right time,” he said of attaining the job at Union Water in Ruthven. “I’m back in the area and I’m loving it.”
Union Water was constructed in 1959 and continues to use some of its original machinery — something Bouchard would like to change in the short term. While such machinery functions properly, it requires increasingly demanding maintenance and in some cases, is subject to corrosion.
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“It works well, but certain things are in need of updating,” he said. “We’re on an upgrade swing, which is great.” Data storage and control software used at Union Water Supply System since 1994 has been subject to a replacement process that began last week. Additionally, improvements to Union Water’s filtration system — components of which are now well over 50 years old — are taking place.
When originally constructed, Union Water was owned and operated by the now defunct Ontario Water Resources Commission. The Ministry of the Environment took control in the 1970s and by 1993, the provincial government created a separate agency — the Ontario Clean Water Agency — to take on the facility’s operation. Once the Mike Harris government’s amalgamation process began in 1997, the province opted out of ownership, handing over the control — and expenses — of such operations to their respective municipalities. The transfer of Union Water’s ownership wasn’t finalized until 2001, when it was decided that the OCWA would continue operating the plant on Union Water’s behalf.
Currently, 13 people work at Union Water are employed by the OCWA, including the manager of operations, a compliance manager, an electrician, two maintenance staffers and water operators. Only two individuals — Bouchard and administrative assistant Christine Johnson — are Union Water employees.
Union Water Supply System operates under a complex format, as it sells water wholesale to four different municipalities — Leamington, Kingsville, Lakeshore and Essex. Fifty-eight per cent of the drinking water treated, produced and sold by Union Water is sent to Leamington, which relies on the facility for 98 per cent of its drinking water — the southeast corner of the municipality is serviced by the station in Wheatley. Another 33 per cent is sent to Kingsville while Essex and Lakeshore account for about six and three per cent of its production, respectively.
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Union Water Supply System manager Rodney Bouchard stands between two of the facility’s largest pumps, built more than 50 years ago.
(SUN Photo)
Time to care for someone else and you too!
It’s always a challenge to get through another weekend, hopefully accomplishing all the things I planned to do, feeling refreshed and ‘ready to go’ Monday morning.
I wonder if my friends finished tiling their bathroom, decorating their homes, and preparing their meals for the upcoming week. Did they get their kids to hockey games, pull off the wedding gathering and take final care of the yard work? Phew!
My family took advantage of the rainy Sunday to hide out. We just loafed. It’s not very often that we take a day like that, so we filled our moments with pages of good books, a little Christmas music in the background, a crackling fire and of course some yummy comfort food. Perfect!
send it in a card or e-mail. People have no problem speaking their mind on Facebook. Why not speak from your heart! Tell people what you really think and be kind this time!
Monday arrived as early as usual and we managed not to talk ourselves out of a good morning workout. Feeling energetic, we set out to challenge the day and that it was! A challenge.
We all get caught up in the criticism that surrounds us. It’s worse than the super flu that is threatening to overtake us all this winter. On the way to the doctor’s office this week, my daughter brought up the fact that she did not want him to give her any medication.
We smiled at each other as we both wondered why we were even headed there.
We all have things to do, with high hopes to successfully accomplish them. The true gift is recognizing a job that is well done by someone else. ’Tis the season, not simply to ‘try to be kind,‘ but pull out all the stops... be kind!
Forgive, forget, appreciate and give way. Easier said than done. Sometimes, letting someone go ahead of us, whether on the road or in the grocery store lineup, may set us back a bit. This may be a good thing, because it slows us down a notch in the process.
Once in a while, you just want someone to confirm that you aren’t feeling very well but you will survive.
Search for all the spare change that’s been hiding here and there around the house. Put it all in a ziplock bag and take it with you. Perhaps now you won’t feel the guilt of avoiding the bell ringer at the local mall or grocery store. Giving a little here and there makes you feel good, too!
Make a list of everything you like about someone and
“There’s a lot trying to bring us down, the pay is cheap, and the line is long Everyone’s in such a rush, no time to stop and enjoy the hush of a quiet word to let you know, you’re not alone. Oh wouldn’t it be such a lovely road, if we could walk it together
Let’s find our voice, shout it from the inside Let’s make the choice to be the change we want to see…” – sarah McLachlan, 2012
Buttons turn into dollars for Make a Wish Foundation
Editor’s NotE: the southpoint sun received this note last week and wished to pass it along to our readers… the story was about a group of local girls who were making bracelets out of buttons to sell as a fund raiser for the Make A Wish Foundation:
The day the paper came out with the article (Wednesday, Nov. 21), we came home to a big box of buttons on our doorstep. There was no note attached and we have been unable to figure out who it is from. The girls’ reaction was that it was too bad we had finished making all the bracelets we needed for the tournament, so we didn’t really have a use for them.
A few minutes later, someone who had seen the article called and ordered 17 pink bracelets for a hockey team. One of the mothers on the team had breast cancer and they wanted a pink bracelet for each team member.
We knew we didn’t have many pink buttons left in our old supply, so we checked out the new
box of buttons that we just received. It was full of pink buttons that were just perfect. There were so many great buttons in the new box that we decided to have a make-your-own bracelet station at the hockey tournament (Nov. 24 - 25). The girls sold the bracelets from about 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at the hockey tournament in Leamington on Saturday and made $273. Together with sales to friends and family, the car wash sale, sales to Ground Effects staff, sales to Make A Wish staff and the girls own donations (Elle, Soleil and their sister are given money each Christmas from their
grandparents to donate to a cause of their choice), the total amount raised so far is $1001!
A big thank you to the anonymous button donor for their beautiful stash of buttons. thank you, taschia taylor
SHANNON MATHESON
Woodpecker by Noreen Wiebe, Milestone Imagery
Pictured here are the girls at their table at the Leamington Capitals Cup Challenge on November 24. From left to right, are Daniella Scurto, Emily Bunda, Elle Klassen and Soleil Klassen. (Grace Hyatt was unable to make it to the sale.) (Photo submitted)
Gallery Crawl
“The only time I feel alive is when I’m painting.”
– Andy Warhol
Only one thing is better than coffee in the morning and that’s walking in the gallery, turning on the lights to see a brand new show. Something about it just fills my soul for the day and makes me think, what a wonderful job I have.
By Chad Riley, MFA LAC Gallery Director
This week at the gallery we’ve been busy working with artists Ron Vermeiren, Louise Carbonneau Vermeiren and Ruth Driedger to select, compose and install their exhibitions.
So, if it’s traditional local art from the heart to really bring you alive that you crave this holiday season, then A Vermeiren Christmas and Ruth’s Light In Life II exhibition will certainly fill your stockings.
Friday morning as I began to write this article, Ruth stopped by the gallery to see her show for the first time all set up. We took a walk through the space and you could just see her light up; all her hard work coming together and so alive on the walls of the gallery.
I’ve worked with Ruth in the past on a couple of exhibitions, and each time she brings us a load of new works. I wanted to asked her, “How many hours a week do you spend painting?” But I realized it was probably not the best question, because when you’re an artist like Ruth you don’t count the minutes painting, you get lost in them. So, instead, I asked her, “What was your first paint?”
“My first painting was of a still life, a goblet,” Ruth said. “I was at a time in my life when I needed something to do, something to fill my life, so I started by painting a goblet to see if I could paint glass.” When she finished the piece, she asked her son Andrew, “Do you think it’s any good?” Her son naturally loved it and said she could sell it, so Ruth gave him the painting. But she couldn’t do one for Andrew and not her other two children, so she painted two more paintings; one for her other son and one for her daughter.
Six years later now, Ruth has painted likely close to a thousand paintings and has had several art exhibitions. Self taught, she is inspired to paint everything around her, from trilliums and daffodils, to Point Pelee, the marina, trees and parks. Painting for Ruth brings a great inner joy and is the light in her life.
For the Vermeiren’s exhibition time meant packing up their little Chrysler PT Cruiser full of art and heading to the LAC.
When they arrived we unpacked the car and began to layout the show. Now, I’ve also worked on many occasions with the Vermeirens. Louise is a retired nurse who adds the extra warmth to the show, Ron is a 35-year seasoned and well known artist, and both come ready and well prepared.
So we placed the artwork around the gallery and began to arrange the various paintings by styles, subject and composition, etc. I always admire the history and timeless memories found in the Vermeiren’s work and it’s a perfect fit for a warm and cozy December show; to reminisce of times gone by both old and recent, from Ron’s new Jiimaan Stranded oil on canvas, Stewart’s Drive-In, Boblo boats and tall ships, to Louise’s enchanting scenes of children at play, a Mom and Colt and friend’s fishing in their boat.
By late day we had the exhibit all set and hung. We stood still in the gallery for a few minutes just to take it all in, to look around at each wall and feel the flow of the artwork and enjoy the show before heading home that day.
This Christmas, give the gift of art, fill your soul and stop by the gallery. And please join the artists for their opening reception on Fri. Dec. 7 from 7-9 p.m. Everyone is always welcome at the Leamington Arts Centre, 72 Talbot St. W. (519-326-2711) and admission is always free. Donations warmly received.
LEAMINGTON ARTS CENTRE
South Essex Arts Association
72 Talbot St. W. Leamington, ON
519-326-2711
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Mersea United Chili Cook-Off Raises $700
A variety of chili, from mild to spicy, was served up at Mersea United Church’s Chili Cook-Off held Sunday, November 18. Eight different chili recipes were taste-tested and all were declared winners by the more than 80 people in attendance. The event raised around $700, with the proceeds earmarked for the UCC Mission and Service Fund. From the left, servers Rev. Derek Parry and Ken Hatt dish up some delicious chili for Jesse Goron and his mother Karen. (Submitted photo)
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Rotary Christmas Trees
The first weekend of Christmas tree sales by the Leamington Rotary Club at Canadian Tire was held Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2. Pictured here, Diane Samson, Leamington Rotary Club president, left, and student volunteer Alexandria Jeffers show one of the hundreds of trees for sale. Alexandria is a Grade 11 student at Leamington District Secondary School who is accumulating her community service hours. Proceeds from the tree sales are used to support various community projects. (SUN Photo)
LDMH holds 18th annual Lights of Life ceremony
Sunday evening, Dec. 2, Leamington District Memorial Hospital conducted their 18th annual Lights of Life ceremony. This special memorial service is held each year on the first Sunday in December to honour and to remember the individuals who have died in the past year, reading out their names before lighting the holiday lights of the hospital.
This year the master of ceremonies was Pastor Glenn Sellick (retired). He began by introducing hospital CEO Terry Shields to extend a welcome to the many people who attended. This was followed by an opening prayer by Hospital Chaplain the Reverend Liz Chaplin and the reading of the first half of the list of names being honoured by the Reverend Jane Piercy Ballard. Justin Latam then sang “The Circle of Life” before Doris Schroeder of the Spiritual and Religious Care Committee read the second half of the list. In all, two hundred and fifty names were read to an assembly almost that large.
To complete the event, Justin Latam sang “In My Life”, Chaplain Liz Chaplin led the group in a contemplation called “We Remember”, and, following a moment of silence, Peter Scorrar played “Amazing Grace” on his bagpipes. MC Glenn Sellick then had the people attending light their individual candles as the hospital’s light display was lit. The service ended with a benediction from the Rev. Christine Hillman and an invitation to go inside for a warm drink and cookies.
Inside, both before and after the service, Harlan Nash and Louise Bryon played beautifully on violin and electronic piano while members of the Hospital Auxiliary helped everyone to coffee, hot chocolate and a delightful variety of Christmas cookies that had been donated by Leamington United Mennonite Church. Gorgeous poinsettias provided by CF Greenhouses added a real festive touch to the reception.
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Auto repair business expands to Wheatley
WEBSITE OVERHAUL AND PHOTO CONTEST!
The Municipality has started the process of completely redoing its web site. Your participation and feedback in this process is very important to us. Please complete the survey that is found on our current web site or pick up a copy at town hall, Kinsmen Complex or Library. The survey will be available until Mid-Nov.
We are also sponsoring a photo contest. Simply submit your LEAMINGTON pictures to us at photos@leamington.ca or drop them off at town hall marked “Photo Contest”. To enter your pictures you must agree to the Terms and Conditions, so make sure you sign this and include it with your entry. We will have some great prizes for the top three photos selected. Feel free to enter more than one…just make sure they are from in and around Leamington. Contest closes Dec. 31/12. Good Luck!
LEAMINGTON KINSMEN RECREATION COMPLEX
Christmas Gift Ideas Galore!
• $115. & HST New Year Shape-Up -3 month Special
• Gift Certificates available in any denomination! Here’s some examples:
• Gift Certificates to meet with a Personal Trainer or Nutrition & Wellness Coach
• Gift Certificates for a Student membership
• Gift Certificate for Adult 10 visit Flex pass
• Stocking Stuffers: Youth Swim/Gym/Skate Pass
Give the Gift of Healthy Living this Christmas! www.leamington.ca/recreation
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WINTER CONTROL
Residents are reminded of the following Municipal Winter Control policy to ensure efficient snow removal services:
No vehicle may be parked on a municipal street between 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. commencing November 1st thru March 31st unless the owner of the said vehicle has obtained a winter parking permit; persons contravening the bylaw are subject to penalties under the Highway Traffic Act. Please see the Municipal Website: www.leamington.ca for more detailed info.
By Bryan Jessop
A well-established automotive repair and maintenance shop in Leamington has ‘Advanced’ eastward into Wheatley.
Dwayne’s Auto Repair, located at 51 Oak St. East in Leamington, has expanded into the former location of Chadwick’s Auto Body at 24 Erie St. North in Wheatley. The new shop in Wheatley offers similar automotive services as the Leamington location, which has been owned and operated by Dwayne Tuffin since 2001. Tuffin’s new Wheatley shop currently has two hoists, although the installation of a third is in the planning stages.
Tuffin, who is one of five working at Dwayne’s Auto Repair, purchased the former Chadwick’s building in July of this year. He spent the next four months transforming the building to accommodate local customers, noting that the facility no longer does body work.
“About 20 per cent of our customers in Leamington are from Wheatley, so we thought this would be a great chance to make things more convenient for them,” Tuffin explained. “We can serve anyone who comes in and we serve all makes to dealership standards.”
The name Advanced Auto was generated by a contest open to the public where ideas were submitted through a ballot process. The contestant who’s idea was selected will receive $100 and a $100 gift certificate at Advanced Auto. The new shop’s business hours are officially 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but those opening and closing times are by no means set in stone.
“We’re there in Leamington until 7 p.m. all the time,” said Dwayne, who noted extending hours for the Wheatley location’s customers in need will also become commonplace. “If someone comes in at 3 p.m. in need of a job that’ll take four hours, we won’t turn them away.”
Both locations also offer shuttle service, bringing customers to and from work or home. They also offer pick up and delivery and can make towing arrangements when necessary.
Will Friesen, who has worked for Tuffin at his Leamington centre for the past six years, is now working at Advanced Auto full time. Friesen is now licensed to perform safety checks
— the Wheatley location is only waiting for official certification from the Ministry of Transportation. Friesen is also able to work on medium-duty diesel vehicles.
Tuffin also plans to bring an alignment machine to Advanced Auto and explained that specific tools and diagnostic equipment used by dealership shops is also on hand at both his locations.
WINTER PARKING PERMITS
The municipality recognizes that some residents have no parking, or limited “off street” parking facilities to access during the winter control period of November 1 to March 31.
As such residents may apply to the municipality for consideration of a Winter Parking Permit which would allow for limited “on street” parking. The cost of an authorized, limited “on street” Winter Parking Permit from November 1 – March 31 is $40.00 plus HST.
Applications are available at the: Department of Community Services
249 Sherk St., (519) 322-2346
HOLIDAY HOURS
The Municipal offices will be closed as follows for the holidays:
Monday Dec. 24 closing at noon
Tuesday Dec. 25
Wednesday Dec. 26
Monday Dec. 31 closing at noon
Tuesday Jan 1/13
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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“A lot of people think they have to bring their cars to the dealership for service, but they don’t,” said Dwayne’s son Dave, who will be working at Advanced Auto until he moves back to western Canada. “We’d like to help these people so they don’t have to drive to Leamington or Tilbury. Customers’ happiness is our number-one priority — we want customers to want to come back.”
Advanced Auto is registered with Tech-Net Professional Auto Service, which allows warranty work to be done regardless of where mechanical failure occurs through North America for a customer.
“They just give me a call and I’ll make arrangements from there,” said Dwayne.
Dwayne Tuffin’s interest in becoming a mechanic began at an early age, when his father owned and operated a bulldozing and trucking company on Concession B between Leamington and Wheatley. After graduating from St. Clair College’s threeyear technicians course in two years, Tuffin apprenticed with renowned British car guru Brian Iles in 2000 and opened his Leamington business on Canada Day, 2001.
The Wheatley location operated as Chadwick’s Auto Body since 1959 and kept the name after being sold to Dave Brooks and Al Stewart. Tuffin’s four-month preparation process after purchasing the building included the removal of the paint booth.
“It was a long process and a lot of work,” said Dwayne, who also employs his son Steve at the Leamington garage.
Tuffin is having the Advanced Auto sign being made by Elite Media Works on Oak Street in Leamington. The new business is also planning a grand opening.
Once the facility is running at full capacity, it will likely employ four people, including an advisor at the front desk.
To contact Advanced Auto, call 519-825-3434. For more information on Tuffin’s two businesses, visit the website www. dwaynesauto.com.
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From left to right, Dave Tuffin, garage owner Dwayne Tuffin and Will Friesen stand in the reception room of Advanced Auto, formerly Chadwick’s, which officially opened for business as an extension of Dwayne’s Auto Repair about five weeks ago (SUN Photos)
Selecting a Christmas tree
Freshness is an important key when selecting your Christmas tree. Fragrance and a good green colour is the first thing you should see. Take a hold of a branch and pull the needles towards you, allowing the branch to slip through your fingers. The needles should stay on the branch and not fall off in your hand. Bend a needle between your thumb and finger; the needle should form a “U” without breaking.
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In the back yard...
A Christmas tree is a living plant, so it is just as important to care for it as you would fresh cut flowers. If you purchase the tree several days before setting it up, store it outdoors or in a cool porch or patio. An area that provides protection from the wind and direct sun will also help to retain moisture.
Make a straight cut across the butt end of the trunk, about 1-2 inches. This will open the tree stem so it can take up water. Store the tree upright and place the butt end in a container of water. Trees are thirsty and will take up to 2 gallons of water per day, so be sure to check your tree stand for fresh water, as needed. If the water level drops below the cut line a seal will form, just as it does on cut flowers, and a new cut will be necessary to maintain freshness.
Keep your tree away from fireplaces, televisions or any other source of heat. Avoid using combustible decorations and always check the electric lights and connections for worn or frayed cords.
Following these simple steps will ensure an attractive tree that stays fresh indoors for two to three weeks.
Be sure to visit the Leamington Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale starting December 1 at the Leamington Canadian Tire, 262 Erie St. S. Rotarians will be available Fridays 12:00-5:00, Saturdays 9:00-5:00, and Sundays 11:00-5:00. Monday to Thursday purchases can be made at the front desk inside the store.
If you are considering having a potted tree for your home and spring landscaping, now is the time to be placing your order. The care for potted trees is posted on my website www.bptreemarketing.com or email inthebackyard74@yahoo.ca and I will send you a copy. Thank you for supporting the Leamington Rotary Club during their seasonal fundraising campaign.
Three arrested in alcohol-related driving incidents
The OPP arrested and charged three persons over the past weekend with alcohol-related driving offences.
The first incident occurred on Fri. Nov. 30 at approximately 4:30 p.m. in Leamington. Police received information that a male had been impaired driving. Police located the male and he was subsequently arrested.
A 34-year-old Leamington man was charged with Exceed 80 Milligrams Blood Alcohol Content.
In a second incident, on Sat. Dec. 1 at approximately 3:13 a.m., a vehicle was stopped by OPP travelling eastbound on County Road 22 at Park Lane in Lakeshore, exhibiting signs of impairment. A 24-year-old Lakeshore man was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Exceed 80 Milligrams Blood Alcohol Content.
In a third weekend incident, on Sun. Dec. 2 at about 4:50 p.m., Leamington OPP officers arrested and charged a 43-year-old Leamington man with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Exceed 80 Milligrams of Blood Alcohol Content.
Festive R.I.D.E. campaign underway
With the many upcoming social outings in celebration of the holiday season, the OPP are pulling out all stops to take impaired drivers off the roads.
The annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign started Nov. 24 and runs to Jan. 2, when R.I.D.E. stops will be highly visible throughout the community.
According to the OPP, 61 people have died in alcoholrelated motor vehicle collisions within OPP jurisdiction so far this year (2012) compared to 52 people by this time in 2011. This number is up by more than 17% and the OPP is taking this
Theft of stainless steel
The OPP Street Crimes Unit, along with Kingsville OPP officers, investigated an incident that occurred Nov. 18 on Setterington Dr. in Kingsville involving the theft of sheets of stainless steel.
Officers were notified by the owner of Master Conveyors that approximately $2,000 worth of stainless steel laser cut sheets were stolen from the outside yard of the business. Eighteen sheets, weighing a total of 484 pounds.
A 55-year-old Kingsville man has been charged with Theft Under $5000 and Fraud Under $5000. He will appear in a Windsor Court on January 8, 2013.
increase in fatalities seriously. The solution is simple: if you plan on drinking, do not plan to drive. Instead,
arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or stay overnight. Keeping the roads safe is everyone’s responsibility.
OBITUARY
Lloyd Johnston
Lloyd Cecil Johnston, 80 years, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
OBITUARY
C. Alan Smith
C. Alan Smith of Leamington passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital at the age of 84.
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Peter Loewen
Beloved husband of Gail. Dear father of Ken and Erika Johnston, Mark and Cathy Johnston, Cheryl and Gary Klemens. Loving grandfather of Tara, Ryan, Lyndsey, Joel and Brayden. Dear brother of Joyce Thomas, the late Glen Johnston and the late Bev Johnston. Dear brotherin-law of Bill Thomas, Edith Dutot and Mary Johnston. Lloyd will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday.
Memorial service to celebrate Lloyd’s life was held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Paul Rodey officiating.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
The Family of the late Lindsay Peters invite you to join in a Memorial Tribute as they celebrate memories and events of Lindsay’s life.
Saturday, December 8, 2012 5:00 p.m. at the Caldwell Community Centre, 14 Orange St. Leamington. For more information please contact Susie at 519-326-4056.
Beloved husband and best friend of Gloria for over 63 years. Loving father of Dale (Patricia Howe), Darlene Waghorn (Robert), Deidre (Tong Hahn) and the late Dean (1982). Sadly missed by grandchildren Nicole Adolphe, Chris Smith, Nathan Smith, (Diane St. Jacques), Michelle Smith, Deana Raye Waghorn, Bella Hahn, Nora Hahn, Kelly Waghorn (Serge Bouchard), Mark Waghorn (Lisa), Bethany Howe and Brad Howe (Elizabeth Graham). Also survived by 16 great-grandchildren. Brother of Lyle Smith (Ida), Ruthven. Predeceased by parents Murray and Neta, and father-in-law and mother-in-law Ray and Phylis Hope.
Alan was born in Mersea Township and lived in Cottam, Blytheswood, and St. Joachim. After 38 years of service, he retired as a cutter-grinder from the GM Transmission Plant in Windsor.
Memorial visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Don Hansford officiating. Inurnment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
In kindness, memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Family and friends may share their memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 - Annual Christmas Baked Goodies by the Pound - $6.50/pound. 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Church hall, 6425 Main St. Comber. Lunch cafe (sandwiches & beverage) will also be available from 11 am - 1 pm as well. Fruit pies - $8 each - blueberry, cherry, rhubarb, apple; and turkey pot pie - $3 each.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 - St. Nick’s Marketplace, an open house craft fair, will be held at Leamington Court Retirement Home from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Craft booths and vendors from all over the county.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 - Talbot Trail Theatre Company Auditions for “I am the vine”, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 47 Talbot St. E. Wheatley. Actors ages 16+. Please be preapared to deliver a short spoken piece (memorized or read). Performance date: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Rehearsals begin January 3. For more information call Susan at 519-8257433.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 - All you can eat pasta dinner (includes soup or salad) from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Jose's Bar and Grill in Leamington. Adults $13, kids $6. $5 from adult meal goes to local Scouts who are raising money for the Canadian Jamboree.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 - 6:30 p.m.,
Leamington Christian Women After 5 is hosting Christmas Guest Night at Colsanti’s Tropical Gardens. Guest speaker: Larry Brush. Topic: A Work in Progress. Mini concert: Patrick McGuire. Reserve by Fri. Dec. 7 by calling Sharon 519-326-0421 or Darlene 519-7335595. Begin your Christmas celebrations with an evening of good food, songs and stories of the season.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 - Guatemala Hope Fish Fry, 4:30 to 7:00 pm at Holy Name of Jesus Church Hall, 146 Talbot St. Essex. Tickets $12 for 1 pc. dinner (includes dessert & coffee) 2pc. fish, cabbage roll & child's dinner tickets available at the door.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 15 - 9 am - ? Kittenaide is hosting the kitchen at the Old Fashion Auction Sale at 14 Orange St Leamington (former RCLegion). We will be selling hotdogs, hamburgers, coffee, tea, pop, H2O & baked goods to raise funds for Spay & Neuter Program.
DECEMBER 25 - A Christmas Invitation to those who will be alone (or those who will go without). Please join us for our annual Christmas Dinner at 12:00 noon at the Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican), 60 Erie St. Nl, Leamington. Call 519-326-3111 to register by December 20th. A special invitation for shut-ins: If you are unable to join us, we will be pleased
Peter Loewen, 97 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Leamington Mennonite Home on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Predeceased by beloved wife Betty (Tiessen) (1975). Dear father of Don Loewen (Rita) and Ruth Hill (Patrick).
Loving Grampa of Matt Loewen (Julie), Mark Loewen (Trisha), Jim Hill (Julie), Andy Hill (Anna), and Elizabeth Hill. Great-Grampa to 8 greatgrandchildren.
Peter served in the Royal Canadian Navy during W.W.II. He was an employee of the Ford Motor Company for 35 years.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday.
Funeral service to celebrate Peter’s life was held at Leamington United Mennonite Church on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Victor Winter and Rev. Bruce Wiebe officiated. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home. Friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Antonio Aguiar
Antonio Aguiar, age 78 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday December 4, 2012.
Beloved husband of Juvenalia (Quadros). Dear father of Teresa Camara (Leo), Anna Paré (Réjean) and Robert Aguiar. Loving grandfather of Bryan and Brittany Camara, Megan and Kaitlyn Paré and great-grandfather of Aubree and Delilah. Predeceased by his mother Genoveva and father José.
Funeral Mass to celebrate Antonio’s life will be held at St. Michael’s Church, 21 Elliott Street, Leamington (everyone please meet at church) on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. Fr. Patrick Beneteau officiating. Cremation to follow.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
to deliver your meal. (Leamington – Wheatley –Kingsville area only). There is no cost or obligation.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 31, 2013
Help! We’re in need of an identity! Logo Contest. Prizes: $50 cash, founding membership in ACAK, framed plaque and bragging rights! Complete contest rules at: www.kingsvilleartandculture.ca. Arts & Culture Association of Kingsville, Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre, 28 Division Street S. Kingsville, ON N9Y 1P3. Contact us: contest@kingsvilleartandculture.ca, 519-733-0902.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 - Leamington Recreation Complex E-Waste drop-off depot, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sponsored by Computers for Kids and CAW Local 200. Bring your used items (working or not) i.e. TVs, computers, electronics, print cartridges, etc. to the E-Waste collection at the Complex parking lot. For full details visit www.cfkcanada.org.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 - Leamington
Recreation Complex E-Waste drop-off depot, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sponsored by Computers for Kids and CAW Local 200. Bring your used items (working or not) i.e. TVs, computers, electronics, print cartridges, etc. to the E-Waste collection at the Complex parking lot. For full details visit www.cfkcanada.org.
Council Shorts for Dec. 3
BILL CHAPLIN Municipal Correspondent
First Baptist Church Requests Alley Closing Leamington’s First Baptist Church would like to connect the church to its educational building, but there is an alley in the way. The alley runs from Fox Street to Chestnut Street, providing access to garages and parking spaces for homes along both Talbot Street and Russell Street. Administration has recommended against closing the alley because of the difficulty that would make for snow clearing. Recognizing the validity of the request, however, the report to Council outlined the process to follow if Municipal Council wanted to proceed further before making a decision.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation from the church, Mr. Bob Allen first pointed out that the alley is “being more frequently used and more carelessly driven”. He explained that the alley is regularly traversed by young children whose parents are nervous about the potential for an accident if a motorist intent on using the alley as a short cut between Fox and Churchill is not careful enough. Further, he pointed out that ever since the construction of the education building in the ‘50s the dream was for the congregational building and the educational building to be joined.
Members of Municipal Council were very concerned about whether or not the church group was aware of how costly this alley closure could be. Deputy-Mayor Wright pointed out that drainage of storm water and snow melt could be an engineering problem they would have to fund. In addition there are hydro wires that would have to be moved at the church’s expense.
Consensus was however, to proceed to a public meeting to get the affected neighbours’ reaction, so at the motion of Councillor MacDonald, administration was instructed to initiate the process that must be followed if an alley is to be closed.
Traffic Study Update
Administration has recommended that Municipal Council hire the MMM Consulting Group to update its comprehensive traffic plan. The justification provided in the report to council says, “The Municipality is in need of an update to our traffic study for a number of reasons:
• Existing data available from the Roads Needs Study is 12 years old.
• New data will be used to determine annual average daily traffic counts, which in turn are considered when establishing road classifications, maintenance and reconstruction priorities.
• Road classification is a parameter considered in roadway minimum maintenance standards and new illumination standards.
• The Municipality is experiencing different traffic flows and flow patterns since the introduction of the East Side Arterial and heavy truck route.
• Updated traffic data will assist in reviewing traffic signal timing questions and updating signal timings.”
Councillor John Jacobs raised the question of why the bid was so much less than the bids of two reputable competitors — lower by about $100,000. The good news was that MMM Consulting had been given the opportunity to quote what they would charge for this follow-up project when they concluded their previous traffic study. Not only did they stand by their original estimate, they actually lowered it a couple of thousand to keep the study within the budgeted amount available.
The municipal engineer is of the opinion that they will be able to ‘hit the ground running’ because they have much of the background data, will be using many of the same personnel, and have the software and hardware in place to complete the work on time and within budget.
Those assurances were good enough for council and they awarded the contract.
Uptown Improvement Grant Applications
Outstrip Available Funds
Monday evening, Dec. 3 a report was presented to Council asking for permission to pre-approve a grant application for the former Leamington Post Building on Princess Street.
The reason for this request is that there is not enough money left in the 2012 budget to accommodate this approved request. Demand has been heavy enough that the latest request could not be formally awarded until after budget deliberations in 2013 and new money is made available, but the contractor wants to be able to begin interior renovations to the building beginning in early January.
Administration was clear on the point that this was not a case of jumping ahead in the line, but rather that this nextin-line request simply exceeds the dollars left for this year. Since the municipality is committed to around a quarter of a million in grants next year, an early guarantee of $20,000 would not be an unreasonable restriction to their budgetary authority.
Council agreed and passed the request for pre-approval.
Dale Butler to be special guest at
Rebel Cowboy Christmas Show
Rebel Cowboy Music will present folk-grass duo The Laws – John and Michele – and special guest Dale Butler at their third annual Christmas Show on Saturday, December 8 at the Wheatley Legion, 27 Erie St. North, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Flawless harmony, sensational musicianship and exceptional audience rapport are all hallmarks of a live performance by The Laws. After deciding to spend less time on the road, The Laws turned to a new venture called Rebel Cowboy Music. John and Michele’s opened the doors to their first music store a little more than a year ago in Wheatley, and recently opened a second location in Kingsville.
The Laws were also instrumental in spearheading the successful Saturday Songwriting Series held monthly at Wheatley Legion, which benefits local youth who may not be able to afford music lessons.
Well known to audiences throughout the area, Leamington based singer-songwriter Dale Butler blends the sounds of folk, country, bluegrass and gospel throughout his original music. An accomplished storyteller and guitarist, Butler’s songwriting style and vocals are similar to the great John Denver and James Taylor. Butler will be joined at the Christmas Show by Gord Harwood and Judy Butler.
This special evening promises to be an intimate, up-close and personal fun Christmas Show with some of the area’s top talent. Tickets are $10, or $5 if you bring along canned goods, dry goods or toys to support the local Food Bank and children in need. Proceeds from the night will support music programs for Wheatley area youth in need.
‘Tis the Season...
December 5, 2012 - Page 13
Cougars hockey team wins home opener
By Bryan Jessop
It didn’t take the Cardinal Carter Cougars boys hockey team long to improve over last season.
The Cougars surpassed last year’s points total and offensive output in their third game of the 2012-13 season after posting a 10-5 win over the Lajeunesse Lions in their home opener at Unico Arena Wednesday, Nov. 28. The win also marked the second time in three games that Cardinal Carter scored 10 goals against their opposition, starting with the season opener against Tecumseh Vista Academy — a 10-4 decision Thursday, Nov. 22.
The win against Lajeunesse followed a 3-2 loss against Assumption the day prior, a game that remained tied until late in the third period. The Nov. 28 victory moved the Cougars into a three-way tie for first place in the Cullen Conference, although both Assumption and Massey held a game in hand.
Last year, the Cougars finished with a regular season record of zero wins, 10 losses and two ties. Through the entire season, they scored 16 goals in 12 games, compared to the 22 they have netted through their first three games in 2012-13.
“We’re starting a new program,” said Cougars head coach Rick Frias. “I know we’re going to improve and overall, I’m pleased with the character on this team. We’ve got good discipline — it’ll be fun to see them develop.”
Frias, who is joined by fellow coach Ted Wigfield and general manager Jim Kittl, brought a lineup with six Grade 9 players to the home opener. Only six players have returned from last season, including midget travel players Scott Florence and Austin Thompson. Most players are Grade 9 and 11 students, with less than half a dozen Grade 12s and even fewer Grade 10s.
The Lajeunesse Lions struck first in Cardinal Carter’s home opener, as an offensive charge led to a close-range rebound shot that eluded goalie Brandon Lavadan — one of the Cougars’ Grade 9 players — after 46 seconds of play. The lead lasted only eight seconds, as Florence took advantage of a breakaway opportunity to even the score. Florence struck again less than three minutes later, stickhandling his way through Lions’ defensemen before sending an icelevel shot into the visitors’ net to give the Cougars their first lead.
Noah Nassif and Liam Pearce padded Cardinal Carter’s lead to finish scoring for the first period, scoring 34 seconds apart. Nassif grabbed and buried a rebound that the Lajeunesse goalie couldn’t find, followed by a top lefthand wrist shot by Pearce during a one-on-one attack.
Florence completed his hat trick early in the second with a breakaway shot (he also added two assists), followed by a Lions power play goal. Thompson and Pearce rounded out the scoring for the middle frame, Thompson taking a perfect cross-crease pass from Florence before burying a shot under the crossbar and Pearce flipping the puck over a fallen Lions’ netminder. The goals were scored 25 seconds apart.
Lajeunesse tried to bounce back in the third, netting three of the next four goals through just over the first 10 minutes of the last stanza. Between two of the visitors’ goals, Matteo Del Brocco buried a slap shot from between the hash marks in the Lions’ zone. The Cougars finished the scoring with two goals netted 37 seconds apart, scored by Pearce and Nassif.
“I’ve got mixed feelings about that one,” said Frias of his team’s game against Lajeunesse. “It’s was nice to get the win, but there’s still a lot of work we have to do.”
The team waited for several of its players to finish the football season before they could begin making on-ice preparations for the 2012-13 hockey campaign.
“We had virtually no practices as a team before the season started,” Frias noted.
Florence of the Cougars completes his hat trick with a second-period goal against the Lajeunesse Lions during Cardinal Carter’s home opener of the
season Wednesday, Nov. 28. The Cougars won 10-5, improving their record to two wins and one loss.
(SUN Photo)
With its roster now accounted for, the Cougars will practice once per week while playing an average of two games per week.
The next home game for the Cougars will be played Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Unico starting at 3 p.m. against St. Joseph’s, who finished last season with a 7-4-1 record. Cardinal Carter will be on the road Tuesday, Dec. 18 against Massey before returning to Unico for a Wednesday, Dec. 19 match against Herman.
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WECSSAA boys hockey
Bantam Minors take down Windsor AA
On Friday the Southpoint Bantam Minor Jose’s Bar & Grill hockey team travelled to Adie Knox Arena to take on the Windsor Jr. Spitfire AA team. The kids had just come off a big win against the Kent Cobra AA team a few days prior and were looking to stay on a roll.
Windsor got on the board first with an early tally; however, the good guys didn’t look back from there. Rory DiNiro got Southpoint on the board with a floating wrist shot to knot the game at 1-1. Helpers went to Zack Dillen and Evan Loveless.
Southpoint came out flying in the second and put two more behind the Windsor goalie. Their defensive zone coverage and offensive puck pressure was more than Windsor could handle. Southpoint pulled ahead 2-1 on a good second effort from Zack Dillen with assists earned by Brett Enns and Evan Loveless.
DiNiro got his second of the night with a shotgun blast from the top of the circle after the puck was dug out of the corner by Luc Ribble and with help from blue liner Ryan Wall.
Tyler Dillen was stellar in net in the third and Evan Loveless banged home a beauty with A’s going to Luc Ribble and Jessica Jeffrey to end the game with a 4-1 Southpoint victory.
The kids killed off some big penalties in the game and supported each other greatly.
Next action for the Jose’s Bar & Grill team is Friday night at Riverside.
Golden Years mini golf
Fifty-three golfers managed a total of 94 aces over 36 holes at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Nov. 29.
Leading the way with 6 were Andy Orsini and Barry Sweet, followed closely by Gerry Wilkinson with 5. Potting 4 were Ethel Ferguson, Lloyd Honey and Doug Vickery. Three found their way to the bottom of the cup for Iggy Arner, Ken Brook, Madeline Butler, Eva Kah, Cam Keith, Betty McManus, Bill Taylor, Mary Ann Vickery and Gerrit Vriesen. Registering 2 each were Kathy Bradley, Fran Clifford, Carolyn Daudlin, Ila Ellis, Barb Murphy, Colleen Pearse, Al Stockwell, Bill Ward, Ken Womack and John Vlodarchyk. Rounding out the ace race with 1 apiece were Cheryl Allan, Jim Allan, David Bezaire, Mary Binder, Don Bolen, Laurie Bolen, Murray Cascadden, Pete Daudlin, Gord Ellis, Marie Lasi, Bill Mayville, John Murphy, Ethel Shore, Art Sweet, Rose Taylor, Ernie Unrau, Eleanor Wilkinson and Pat Womack.
A very respectable low score of 16 for 9 holes went to Andy Orsini, with 17 registering for Marie Lasi, Barb McManus and Gerry Wilkinson.
Leading the way with 35 for 18 holes were Marie Lasi, Andy Orsini and Gerry Wilkinson. Andy Orsini and Lloyd Honey managed 36 each, while 37 went to Eleanor Wilkinson, Gerry Wilkinson, Barry Sweet, Carolyn Daudlin, Mary Ann Vickery and Art Sweet. Thirty-eight was recorded by Pat Womack, Bill Ward, Iggy Arner, John Vlodarchyk and Eva Kah.
Low total for 36 holes went to Andy Orsini with a respectable 71, followed closely by Gerry Wilkinson with 72. Barry Sweet came in the clubhouse with a 76.
First place with a combined score of 231 went to Team 5 (Moe Scratch, Doug Vickery and Gerry Wilkinson). Second place went to Team Queens with 239 (Andy Orsini, Mary Ann Vickery, Frank Lasi), while third place with 244 belonged to Team Kings (Art Sweet, Betty McManus, Bill Taylor).
Members are reminded that December 13 will be the last outing in 2012 and will be highlighted by a buffet breakfast. Golf will resume on January 3, 2013.
Southpoint Stars hockey action
In girls hockey over this past weekend the United Communities Credit Union Atom Girls faced a strong team from Harrow. The girls battled hard but lost a close one 2-1. Scoring for the Stars was Alyssa Lamb with assists going to Tarez Raheb and Chelsea Andary.
The Wheatley Optimists Bantam Girls hosted Essex, with Essex coming away with a big win 6-1. Scoring the lone goal for the Stars on a penalty shot was Riley Woolner.
The Intermediate Lions Club Stars notched two big wins over the weekend. On Saturday in Essex the Stars beat Lakeshore 2-1. Scoring for the Lions Club was Steph Mastronardi and Kim Goyeau. On Sunday they played Tilbury and were victorious once again by a score of 1-0. Kim Goyeau scored the lone goal of the contest while Shayna Augustine was once again spectacular in net for the Lady Stars.
The Intermediate Rhine Danube Stars played in Harrow on Sunday night and came away with a big 7-6 victory in a high scoring game. Scoring for the Stars were Kirsten Leipold and Trista Enns, each with a pair. Single tallies went to Kayla Leipold, Shelby Davison and Kathryn Ciacelli.
Atom Majors end weekend with big win
The HUB International Atom Majors hosted LaSalle on Friday night and the boys played well but came up short with a 5-1 loss. The goal was scored by Brayden Zuidema with assists to Owen Scratch and Eric Tavares.
The Caps travelled to Amherstburg on Sunday for a longawaited rematch with the Stars. The team was determined and came out strong, scoring the first goal of the game early in the first period. The boys found themselves shorthanded for the last half of the first period, but were able to kill the penalties.
The team came out in the second very motivated and scored two more goals to take a 3-1 lead into the third period. The Capitals scored another early goal in the third and tightened up defensively to only allow Amherstburg one goal in the third.
The team came away with a well deserved 4-2 victory over the Stars. Keagan Chambers was awesome in net for the Caps. Goals went to Brayden Zuidema, Owen Scratch (2), Eric Tavares, and assists to Owen Scratch, Sam vanGellecum, Brayden Zuidema, Brady Bunda and Braeden Epp.
The boys have a busy weekend ahead as they travel to Harrow on Friday night to play the Erie Storm. Saturday they host Essex at 2:45 p.m. on the Heinz, and Sunday they travel to Windsor to play Riverside at 6:40 p.m.
Lots going on at Sunparlour Curling Club
By Gordon Wonnick
After a quiet couple of weeks, action returned big time to the Sun Parlour Curling Club. Last Friday, several of the senior teams participated in the Ridgetown Senior bonspiel and I am happy to report that the team skipped by Dave McMurren, supported by John Fantin, Don Chalcraft and Doug Uyesgui, ended up taking second place in the late draw.
This past Saturday, Sun Parlour hosted the annual Men’s One-Day bonspiel. Twelve teams participated in the event and the early draw was dominated by local entries, a team skipped by Ron Kettle assisted by Kevin Alles, Terry Jackson and John Couvillon won first prize. Coming in second was the Jim Sudds team of Gary Koesler, Doug Uyesgui and Richard Humber. A nice showing for the Sun Parlour Club.
The late draw saw the Jason Hebert team from Beachgrove take first and the Adam Rivera team from Detroit took second place.
The Junior Curling Program doesn’t get reported on very often, so it is about time to include them.
The Junior Curling season began on November 18 and will go until March 2013. They curl every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. and the league includes kids aged 7-14. So far there are 25 registered curlers in this program. Many are new, and of course there are always many who come back year after year. Under the direction of Ian Pierce and his helpers, they start off with a vigorous warm-up and then onto the ice for instruction on the basic skills of delivery, brushing, and then they put their skills to work in a game of curling. They end with a good time of socializing in the lounge with a beverage and munchies. (Of course, Judy Chalcraft is always there to make sure they have their treats.)
Some of the past Junior curlers come out and share their fresh outlook on the game, as they have been coming every Sunday for many years. Some of these kids now have their own team playing in the Thursday night men’s competitive league and participate in other bonspiels throughout the year.
All that is required for the kids are clean running shoes and warm clothes. Brooms are provided.
Everyone is welcome to come out to watch these young curlers in action any Sunday 1-3 p.m.
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Teams rival up
During the baseball season, local young ball players compete against each other. This summer they will put their rivalries aside for a week and join together as the Sun Parlour Selects to compete in the Cooperstown Dream Park - National Invitational Tournament in Cooperstown, NY. Players aged 12 and under from Amherstburg, Kingsville and Leamington will team up in mid-July to battle teams from across North America in the weeklong tournament.
“It is quite an experience,” said coaches Rusty Kelly and Syd Doe of Amherstburg. “It is a full week of baseball, the team will live in barracks on-site, they will compete in front of large crowds and experience baseball on a level they will remember for a lifetime.”
The forming of the Sun Parlour Selects marks the first time the three baseball associations have worked together with their travel programs in an endeavour of this sort.
The Cooperstown Dreams Park mission and goal is to promote a high caliber of play and allow young players to experience the purity of baseball as it was meant to be. By stepping up to the plate, regardless of outcome, players will leave with a sense of pride, dignity and accomplishment for having participated and becoming a part of history.
“As well as playing at least seven games, the team will tour the Baseball Hall of Fame and find time to visit Doubleday Field where the game of baseball was first played in 1839,” added coach Bill Amlin.
The team members have been actively fundraising to cover the cost of this exciting trip. Businesses or individuals who would like to help can contact Rusty Kelly at 519-7367865 or jrtgkelly@cdpwise.net for more information and/or a sponsorship kit.
The roster for the Sun Parlour Select team was announced on the weekend. The team will compete in the Cooperstown Dream Park - National Invitational Tournament in July in New York for ball players 12 years of age and under. Back row, left to right: Coach Syd Doe, coach Terry Misener, Russell Derbyshire, Eric Willan, Billy Friesen, Hayden Pilmer, Ryan Gates, Bruck Beaudoin, Brody Doe, coach Bill Amlin and coach Rusty Kelly. Front row: Eric Wright, Collin Wall, Eric Dominguez, Michael
Southshore Virtual Golf moves to Tecumseh
The two golf simulators at Southshore Virtual Golf have been relocated and are now operating at the Tecumseh Golf Centre where they are set up and available for play yearround.
Although Erie Shores Golf Club had a good run with
virtual golf in Leamington, circumstances didn’t allow for it to continue.
Don’t forget to check out virtual golf at Tecumseh Golf Centre this winter! Tecumseh Golf is located at 1654 Manning Rd., 519-735-8933.
Wiebe, Brayden Meleg, Trent Kelly, Hunter Hotchkiss and Jonathan Fehr.
Sharks rebound against Comets
By Bryan Jessop
After a couple turbulent weeks in the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ loop, the Wheatley Sharks have begun getting back to business.
The Sharks, equipped with three former players who returned to the roster for the first time this season, posted a 6-2 victory over the visiting Kingsville Comets Monday, Dec. 3. The win was the first game back for brothers Riley and Brett Babkirk as well as goaltender Nick Keeler, who played nine games with
Wheatley last season.
Riley returned for the first time since the end of the 2011-12 season after being released by the Leamington Flyers. Teammate and brother Brett decided to join him in his journey back to ‘The Shark Tank’.
Keeler was signed to replace released back-up netminder Robbie Vrabel, who took the place of injured starter Marc Tremblay for recent 4-0 and 6-3 losses to Essex and Mooretown, respectively. Tremblay suffered a medial collateral ligament sprain and will miss the next two games in Dresden (Dec. 7) and Blenheim (Dec. 9). The Sharks’ coaching staff hopes to see him return to action for their Monday, Dec. 10 home game against the Alvinston Flyers.
“It’s been a rough week,” said Sharks head coach Ken Galerno. “We’ve made some personnel changes and have had to say goodbye to other family members.”
Monday’s game against the Comets began with a consistent offensive attack by Wheatley, rewarded with the opening goal about six-and-a-half minutes into the opening period. An ice-level shot directed at the Kingsville net was directed slightly, becoming a five-hole marker for Nikko Sablone, his first of the season. Assists went to Austin Fontaine and Jon Woelk.
The Sharks added two more late in the period, including an ice-level shot by Fontaine assisted by Dylan Impens and Woelk. Kyle Quick contributed with his first of two on the night by slamming a loose puck over the goal line before Comets goalie Marcus Rees could find it — Kurtis Ouellette and Riley Babkirk drew assists. From there, Nathan Crankshaw took over between the pipes for Kingsville.
Wheatley picked up where it left off to start the second period, beginning with a maneuver by Quick to slip past a Comet blue liner before racing in alone on Crankshaw to bury a breakaway shot. Sebastian Kanally and Riley Babkirk were credited with helpers.
The Sharks took advantage of an odd-man rush less than 90 seconds later, as Lucas Raffoul buried a rebound with assists going to Craig Adamson and Ouellette. The Comets put themselves on the board with just under six minutes remaining in the second on a Justin Parker shot.
Kingsville’s offense began solving Wheatley’s defense on occasion in the third frame, although Fontaine added to the Sharks lead by tapping in a rebound from in front of the Comets’ crease. Ouellette earned his third assist of the night on the goal as Zach Wilson was credited with his fifth helper of the season.
Steven Spada of the Comets finished the scoring by catching Keeler off guard with a sharp-angle wrist shot, a marker that proved too little, too late for Kingsville.
“We did a lot of the little things right tonight,” said Galerno.
Neither team was able to test its special teams, as the only penalties were offsetting fighting majors to Luke Gangnon of Wheatley and Conner Rennie of Kingsville. The Sharks, motivated by the return of the Babkirks to their line-up, outshot their guests 30-23.
“It’s more than just talent,” Galerno said of the benefits in bringing the Leamingtonbased brothers back to the Sharks simultaneously.
“They bring a lot of character and work ethic to the team. They’ve played in Sharks jerseys before and their presence in the dressing room goes a long way.”
Prior to the opening faceoff, the Sharks presented the United Way of Chatham-Kent with a donation of $200 from the game’s admission proceeds. The contribution was accepted by Gerald and Linda Mailloux, United Way cochairs of the West Kent region.
With the win, the Sharks improved their record to 12-11-1 and drew even with Mooretown for fifth place. They will face the Dresden Kings on the road Friday and Blenheim on Sunday before returning home for a Monday, Dec. 10 game against the surging Alvinston Flyers, now tied for third with Blenheim.
FORM 1
THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT#1 BY THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington has passed By-law Number 246-12 on the 19th day of November, 2012 under Section 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 to adopt Official Plan Amendment #1 which is a housekeeping amendment affecting the Official Plan for the Municipality of Leamington approved on February 5, 2008.
AND TAKE NOTICE that only individuals, corporations and public bodies will be entitled to receive notice of the decision of the approval authority pertaining to the Official Plan if a written request to be notified of the decision is made to the approval authority. If you wish to be notified of the decision, you must make a written request to the Corporation of the County of Essex, attention Mr. William King, Manager of Planning Services, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, ON, N8M 1Y6, telephone (519) 776-6441.
An explanation of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies are attached. The complete by-law and any associated information are available for inspection in my office during regular office hours. Please contact Tracey Pillon-Abbs, Director of Development Services, for further information.
DATED at the Municipality of Leamington this 30th day of November 2012.
BRIAN R. SWEET, CLERK MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON 111 ERIE STREET NORTH LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO N8H 2Z9
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The purpose of By-law 246-12 is to adopt Official Plan Amendment #1 which a housekeeping amendment affecting the Official Plan for the Municipality of Leamington approved on February 5, 2008.
An Official Plan provides direction for future land use and resource management throughout the entire restructured municipality. The Official Plan designates all lands for intended future land use such as Agricultural, Residential, Industrial, etc. In addition, the Official Plan establishes the land division policies and servicing requirements for the entire municipality. The document also includes policies of a more general nature such as flood proofing requirements and heritage conservation, which would apply to all lands regardless of their land use designation. The Official Plan is intended to provide direction pertaining to planning and development for the next twenty (20) years and is to be reviewed every five (5) years.
The purpose of Official Plan Amendment #1 was originally to include housekeeping policies required in order to comply with Bill 51 (2006) changes to the Planning Act (such as deeming applications complete). A Position Paper and draft Official Plan Amendment #1 was prepared for comments, circulated to commenting agencies and public open houses and a public meeting was held in 2009. After the review of all the comments received, Council for the Municipality of Leamington decided to defer the adoption of the housekeeping amendments until the next five (5) year comprehensive review of the Official Plan except adopted Schedule “D” of the plan in order to comply with the recently approved Community Improvement Plan, dated July 23, 2012.
The Official Plan Amendment #1 requires the approval of the County of Essex as the approval authority. The Official Plan only comes into effect if that approval is provided. The entire document, including the map schedules are posted on the Municipal Web Site and can be accessed through www.leamington.on.ca.
Lucas Raffoul of the Sharks knocks a rebound into the Kingsville net to give Wheatley a 5-0 lead during the second period of a Monday, Dec. 3 game at Wheatley Area Arena. The Sharks went on to win 6-2.
Five injured in single car crash
Essex Road 18 between Morse Road and Essex Road 31 in Leamington was closed while the OPP investigated a single car crash at
about 3:30 in the afternoon on Nov. 29. The crash involved a 2008 Nissan Quest driven by a female from Windsor.
The vehicle was eastbound on Essex Road 18 just west of Morse Road when it lost control and veered off the roadway, striking a utility pole. It then rolled over and came to rest on its roof.
Four persons in the vehicle were taken to Hotel Dieu Hospital in Windsor and one was taken to Leamington District Memorial Hospital. The injuries range from minor to serious but are not considered life-threatening. The investigation remains ongoing and charges are pending.
Leamington Br. 84 Legion news
By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk
Sports: There was a Zone dart tournament on Nov. 24. Winning and qualifying in singles were John H. and Justin. In doubles, Larry, Justin, Tim N. and Richard qualified. In team play, Simp, John H., Craig and Albert H. took first, which brings it back to the Branch for next year. These gentlemen will represent the Branch in District. Way to go, guys! Friday night fun darts starts at 8 p.m. and is only $2. Everyone is welcome to come join the fun.
Junior darts for ages 7-18 takes place every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2 and includes a hotdog and pop. You do not have to be a member for your children to join in on the fun. If your child does not have darts, the Branch will provide them with some.
There will be a Women’s Dart Tournament on Sat. Jan. 26. Doubles and teams. Based on 14 teams, so enter your team early. $5 per event. Registration at 11 a.m., play at noon. Food will be available.
Seniors: The next Seniors Dinner is Dec. 12. It is the Christmas dinner. Tickets are $10 and are almost sold out, so get yours today! Entertainment will be provided by Gord Ciliska. Branch Happenings: The Ladies Auxiliary has a Canadian Winter theme basket to be raffled off following the Dec. 22 meat draws. See the bartender to purchase tickets.
The members’ Christmas Party is Dec. 15. Honours and Awards will be held that day.
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There will be a raffle for a 40-inch flat-screen TV. Tickets are on sale for $2 a ticket or 3 for $5. Get your ticket now, before they are sold out. Also on display are two Christmas prizes to raffle off. Tickets are 3 for $5, available at the bar. There will be a basket for canned goods as well. If you bring in a canned good you will receive an extra strip when you purchase your meat draw tickets, which enters your name in a draw for something special that day.
Everyone is welcome to come out each and every Saturday for the weekly meat draws. First draw is at 3:30 p.m. and the last one is at 5 p.m.
Let either one of the Lisas or Mark know, or call the Branch (519-326-0073) if you would like the Legion to have a potluck New Year’s Eve party. If enough people are interested it will be arranged.
of Youth in Community help spread holiday cheer
Kingsville - The Youth & Family Resource Network of Essex County youth leadership program, Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) has been busy volunteering in traditional holiday events in Kingsville and Leamington this month to help spread holiday cheer.
The youth participants of VOYC are made aware of community volunteer opportunities at their bi-weekly meetings in Kingsville (YFRN main office) and at the Leamington Recreation Complex.
“I am impressed with the energy and enthusiasm of the youth in VOYC wanting to get involved in their communities” says Program Coodrdinator Wanda Rodrigues. “For many members and volunteers at
VOYC, this has been their first opportunity to be part of these special holiday events. It is a rewarding experience for them to see first hand what a positive impact they can make and at the same time earn their volunteer hours for school, make new friends and have fun”.
VOYC helped kick off the holiday season in Kingsville on November 17th at the Annual Dinner with Santa. Youth volunteers were busy serving up pasta and helping children meet Santa before the parade.
This marks the first year VOYC participated in Leamington’s Santa Claus Parade with their own entry featuring a dancing polar bear, handing out candy and Random Act of Kindness bracelets along the parade route. All youth living in Essex County who are starting high school are welcome to be a part of VOYC. For more information you can contact Wanda Rodrigues at 519-733-8986 ext 22 or wrodrigues@resourcenetwork. ca. Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) is a program developed by the Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County in partnership with the United Way and Leadership Windsor/Essex. VOYC provides mentor support to assist in the development of leadership skills and volunteer opportunities, as well as supporting positive community engagement.
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Thursday night, Dec. 6th • 6 pm (Preview 4 pm - Sale) At the Cedar Springs Auction Centre, 8563 Water St. Cedar Springs (5 minutes west of Blenheim Ont.) Selling partial contents from Blenheim, along with additions. Partial Listing: Windows Vista computer, Big Power vacuum cleaner, 3 pc. antique living room set (new brown upholstery), oak table & 6 rose fabric chairs, leather love seat, single, double, queen & king size mattress sets, as new heavy duty washer & dryer, as new fridge & stove, Hitachi 60” flat screen T.V., microwave, as new large all fridge, stereo system, built-in dishwasher, oak entertainment unit, pair of as new swivel rockers, oval claw foot coffee table, Lazyboy recliner, modern chesterfield, 2 pc. oak linen or buffet hutch, oak table & chairs, mahogany credenza, Webber piano in rich oak cabinet in mint condition, piano bench, one-of-a-kind golden oak carved foyer cabinet approx. 10 ft. long with carving - must see, hand carved buffet, carved cabinet with lead glass doors, stunning oak wardrobe with raised panels and drawers, plant and parlour tables, Duncan Phyfe drop leaf table and 4 chairs in excellent condition, Special interest Antique Black horse drawn buggy with red wheels, wood wheel grain wagon with sides - both in ex. condition. Office desk, office chairs, file cabinet, new mink blanket, primitives & collectables, early oak flat-to-wall cupboard, pair of Delft Blue vases, glass china, dinnerware set, flatware & chest, coins include large antique pennies, jewellery with appraisals, unique Zan clock with weights, lamps, antique wheel barrow, cast iron single bed, table saw, aluminum ex. fan, Husgvarna 16 H.P. Hydrostat riding mower, as new battery powered lawn mower, pallet lift cart, asparagus cutter, tobacco cutter, S.S. food warmer, S.S. buffet server, bike, contents from 2 bedroom apt. London
