Fundraiser hired for Bank Theatre campaign
By Sheila McBrayne
Fundraising for Leamington’s Bank Theatre and Meeting Place is currently hovering around the one-quarter mark of the $1 million goal, but the hiring of a professional fundraiser could propel the project to its goal sooner than later.
“A million dollars isn’t what it used to be, but it’s still a lot of money,” said Rick Taves, Chairman of the Bank Management Committee. Jane Rogers has been hired to coordinate the fundraising for the project. The retired Rogers, moved back to the Leamington area after spending her professional career in the Toronto area as a fundraiser for large projects.
“We’re going into the next stage of the campaign and that’s creating a Bank Theatre Campaign Committee, separate from Sun Parlour Players,” said Taves. The new committee will focus solely on the Bank Theatre. Sun Parlour Players remains as a primary support for the Bank Theatre until a non-profit license is granted to the Bank Theatre.
“There’s going to be some different faces in front of this campaign. I’d like to see more uptown Leamington business people involved… My first passion is Two Creeks Conservation Area - it always has been - but I will continue to volunteer with the Bank Theatre because I believe it is a needed and important project,” said Taves.
Rogers became involved in the project when a friend was talking to a
board member and mentioned that Rogers was now in Leamington and might be able to help. “It was quite serendipitous. My friend was talking with one of the board members and connected us,” said Rogers. At present she is compiling a list of past and present supporters and setting a foundation to begin the fundraising campaign. “I’m developing a work plan, developing more marketing materials and just laying the groundwork,” she said. Rogers is anticipating a launch for the Bank Theatre campaign in April. When asked if she looked forward to the challenge, she stated, “Absolutely!”
Sun Parlour Players are gearing up for their winter production of Into the Woods Junior, which opens this weekend, Friday, January 20. The production includes 47 children ages 5 to 18 from Leamington and surrounding area. Pictured here, from left to right, are
from Jack and the Beanstalk; and Spencer Malott, witch. These are just three of the many charcters set to take the stage.
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“Ill use the same strategy as I would for any campaign, just modify it for the specific needs of this campaign,” said Rogers.
The beautiful neoclassical 100-year-old BMO building on Erie Street South is expected to reopen as The Bank Theatre and Meeting
the end of this year in time for the annual Christmas production by
Parlour Players. The 3,000 square feet main floor and 204-seat theatre will have four-tier seating to ensure every seat is a good seat.
The stage will be located at the west end of the building (closest to Erie
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Hannah Costa, narrator; Nick Tiessen, Jack
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Leamington Council rejects ERCA budget increase
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
Included in the Monday, January 16 Council agenda was the proposed 2012 Essex Region Conservation Authority Budget and background notes.
That information was there because Richard Wyma, the general manager/secretary-treasurer of the authority was scheduled to perform a task even classic Greek mythology could not match for difficulty and discomfort: present the budget to municipal council and try to garner support for its endorsement at the next Authority meeting.
First, think of that story about Hercules having to clean the Augean Stables (where the mess of thousands of cattle accumulated) in just one day. Mr. Wyma is no Hercules, and trying to
present a budget of over $8 million in just one evening when the mess of past disappointments and current resentments are in the way is
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close to an impossible task.
Then there’s the story about Procrustes. Sure, Procrustes would be glad to put you up for a night—even let
you sleep in his ‘special’ bed, guaranteed to fit whoever used it. Unfortunately, it always fit because Pro(Continued on Page)
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Council says no to ERCA budget increase
(Continued from Page 2) crustes would either shorten the user by chopping off the excess, or lengthen the victim on the rack. Regardless of the quality of the Authority budget, every council either wants to cut some expense from which it derives no benefit, or add to an item of special importance to the local ratepayers. The budget is never just right, and Mr. Wyma is no Theseus (the hero who finally got the better of Procrustes).
Saddest of all, though, is the story of Sisyphus, condemned to perpetually roll a stone up a hill, only to have it roll back to the bottom just as the peak is reached. Think of Richard Wyma sitting there, knowing that even when the budget gets rolled up the approval hill in some form or another, he will have to go through the preparation, the selling, the pleading and the cutting all over again next year.
Mr. Wyma, accompanied by Mr. Tim Byrne of the Authority staff, made introductory statements giving background for the budget. He included the Authority’s history of zero or negative budgets, lack of either capital or operating reserves, and loss of special grants as all contributing to the proposed budget increase. The additional amount that Leamington would have to pay is $12,795 or $1.10 for a home valued at $200,000. Richard also pointed out that since 2007 the total levy of $11.8 million has resulted in a return of $16.15 million to member municipalities because of the aggressive pursuit of grants and partnerships by the Conservation Authority.
In the budget before Leamington Council, Mr. Wyma pointed out the improvements proposed for Hillman Marsh as of special interest to Leamington residents: upgrades to the marsh boardwalk, construction of a shorebird viewing shelter, refreshing the mural on the barn at the marsh, and upgrades to the education portable.
Then it came time for Council questions and comments. Councillor Verbeke began by asking the treasurer what a $12,795 increase in the levy amounted to in terms of a Leamington tax increase. The answer was about 0.08%. Councillor Rick Atkin praised the opportunities the Conservation Authority efforts provide for Leamington citizens, both in terms of natural heritage (like the Conservation Areas within Leamington’s jurisdiction) and cultural heritage (like the John R. Park Homestead), not to mention the trails people access for exercise. “I think we’re getting good value,” he said.
“Look after what you have now. Quit trying to grow.”
- Mayor John Paterson
In contrast, Councillor Hilda MacDonald stated, “At a time when everybody needs to tighten their belts I don’t feel this is happening here.” This thought was echoed by Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright who was concerned that the budget showed “you are still expanding and gaining property.” The Mayor’s request to the delegation was not specifically directed at the budget, but was to do with the problems rules protecting natural habitat make when trying to maintain agricultural drainage: “It would be really good to have the Conservation Authority help the bureaucrats up in Toronto see the lunacy of their decisions.” To this Tim Byrne responded that it was one of his major efforts to try and
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have the senior ministries “tailor Legislation to local concerns.”
Councillor Rick Atkin moved to endorse the budget, including the proposed increase, and managed to get it seconded ‘for discussion’. He then went on to pledge that when he voted at the Authority meeting he would vote in accord with Council’s decision, regardless of his personal preference to support the proposed budget.
Only Councillor Atkin voted in favour of his motion, thus, Leamington is on record as rejecting the proposed ERCA 2012 budget. Asked for an opinion on this outcome after the meeting, Mayor Paterson said that if there was a message to be received by the Authority from this vote it was, “Look after what you have now. Quit trying to grow.”
The Conservation Authorities Act gives Windsor’s vote a 50% weight since it pays more than 50% of the levy created in the ERCA budget. Since the City of Windsor carries a 50% vote when it comes to the Conservation Authority budget (and the County Municipalities share the other 50% equally) Leamington’s decision does not ensure the defeat of the budget when it comes before the Conservation Authority for a vote.
Public meetings scheduled
There were only two items of business at the Monday, January 16 Leamington Council meeting other than consideration of the Conservation Authority budget.
Both were merely scheduled public meetings for re-zonings so that homes surplus to the needs of farms that had been bought could be severed and sold. Since both were entirely in compliance with all Provincial, County and local requirements, they passed without comment and the dates for the public meetings were set for mid-February.
The first application was for 841 and 911 Mersea Road 4 and the second was for 1601 Mersea Road 6. Both public meetings will be held the evening of Monday, February 13th.
Would you have regrets? It’s never too late to change…
One article caught my eye last week in the social media world. It is an article written by a palliative care nurse who worked for years nursing dying patients during the last weeks and days of their lives. Through her conversations with her patients, she has summarized the five most common regrets.
“When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, common themes surfaced again and again.” Every single patient found their peace before they departed though, every one of them.
Here are the five most common regrets, according to the nurse:
1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.
“This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made.”
2. I wish I didn’t work so hard.
“This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realize until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called ‘comfort’ of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again. When you are on your deathbed, what others think of you is a long way from your mind. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again, long before you are dying.”
“This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship. Women also spoke of this regret. But as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.”
3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings.
“Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result.”
4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
“Often they would not truly realize the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying.”
5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.
I can’t help but think back six years ago when my dad had a quadruple by-pass surgery at age 80 and ‘thought’ his life was over. He started talking like he’d never talked to me before about stories from his past and the smallest of aspirations never accomplished. He asked me if I had ever been on the Maid of Mist, “you know the boat that goes under Niagara Falls,” he explained. Then he asked if I’d seen the Falls from the American side? He hadn’t, and always wanted to. Needless to say, that summer we made sure Dad rode Maid of the Mist and viewed the Canadian Falls from the American side and a few other small deliverables on his bucket list.
Today can always be the first day of the rest of your life with no regrets.
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Street North). The main entrance to the theatre will be from the municipal parking lot in back. In the basement will be a kitchen, dressing rooms and rehearsal rooms. Late last year the Bank Theatre had a very successful run in the AVIVA Community Fund contest, making it into the semi-finals, but fell short of the needed voter support to make it into the final round to vie for the $100,000 prize. Those involved have put the contest behind them and look forward to local fundraising success. For information about how you or your business can donate to the Bank Theatre go to www.banktheatre. com.
“The Bank Theatre will prove to be a shot-in-thearm for Uptown Leamington as it attracts patrons of the arts to our core area. It will also be one more asset that the Municipality of Leamington can add to its long list of amenities offered to all who live, work and play here,” stated Leamington Mayor John Paterson.
“I am very excited at the prospect The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place opening in our core area. It will be the first step of many in the coming revitalization of our Uptown. We are on the cusp of greatness,” stated Leamington Councillor Hilda MacDonald.
“I am delighted with the steps that are being taken to further develop the performing arts in Uptown Leamington. Such a move benefits many, those with significant commitment to the uptown, and the community of Leamington as a whole,” stated Evelin Wharram, Wharram’s Jewellery.
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Freeze on development charges raises other questions
I read with interest the article titled “Leamington freezes its development charges for 2012.”
I found the math strangely limited but appreciated finally hearing the arguments being put forth for maintaining Leamington’s high development charges at excessively high rates.
What I found totally missing was the answer to the first question that popped into my mind: “What part in the calculations does all the non-development income that new homes bring in play?”
Although we could consider new supporting businesses and their taxes plus other spin-off new revenue, for now I’ll keep it simply and only consider new land taxes.
The author used 1,000 new homes in his discussion. Using current tax rates in Leamington, each new home will be taxed at well over $3,000 per year. At a minimum that is well over $3 million extra dollars per year. This MUST be a lot more than what the municipality is currently earning
by keeping the land vacant, so why isn’t it considered in the math?
A typical new home lasts at least 50 years, so we are discouraging over 150 million new dollars from coming into Leamington by shortsightedly trying to collect every dollar of possible extra expense upfront through development charges. With anything else, we would write at least a portion of the new expense off against all that new revenue for the first 10 years.
It isn’t just high develop-
ment charges that Leamington is infamous for, it also suffers from some of the highest land taxes anywhere and the approximately 30,000 folk who live here have to pay for everything we need all by ourselves. I for one wonder why the current residents are not given the opportunity to share our costs across a larger tax base of homes? Another 1,000 homes and another $150 million in new money from just 1,000 new homes would be a welcome tax relief to many.
Alas, it is not to be, as our decision makers have determined it is better to maintain high anti-new housing development fees and continue to inflict the current taxpayers with the highest Municipal land taxes they think we can stomach. PLEASE – at least explain/educate us as to why the opportunity for new tax dollars into our Municipal coffers isn’t even mentioned in the justification for maintaining the high anti-new home development fees.
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Greg Rice, Leamington
Into the Woods Junior opens Friday
We’ve all read bedtime stories at one time or another of popular tales such as Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood and even the Three Little Pigs. Did you ever stop to think about the darkness of these fairytales?
Hansel and Gretel were shoved into an oven; the big bad wolf tried to eat Little Red Riding Hood; and the Three Little Pigs were victims of severe bullying by a wolf! The Sun Parlour Players community theatre group is gearing up for its production of Into the Woods Junior, a comedy based on the dark themes of childhood fairytales.
“Junior productions are condensed versions of the originals, and this one has a very complicated script, but I think we’ve managed to make it funny; funny in a dark satirical kind of way,” said Director Suzanne McCaig. “It’s a black satire on fairytales and how scary they really are, but it’s a comedy, it’s funny, and of course, with happy endings,” she stated. Into the Woods Junior opens on Friday, January 20 at 7 p.m. at Cardinal Carter Secondary School. There are two performances on Saturday, January 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and one matinee on Sunday, January 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12.
Brothers Alexander, 9, and Benjamin Morin, 7, are two of the 47 children in this year’s Sun Parlour Players production of Into the Woods Junior. Shows are this weekend beginning on Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. (SUN Photo)
On Saturday, January 14 the cast and crew of Sun Parlour Players had a costume rehearsal at the Bank Theatre in preparation for opening night this weekend. This year’s show is Into the Night Junior, which is a satirical comedy on fairytales, highlighting the dark undertones of some of the classic fables.
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How to read a seed catalogue
January – one of my many favorite times of the season. Seed catalogues are arriving daily, making the arrival of spring seem closer. A good seed catalogue contains so much information, it can sometimes be overwhelming to decide which seeds to buy. Once you have picked the right catalogue that suits your gar-
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dening plan, look at the inside of the front cover for the growing symbols used for each vegetable, herb and flower seeds. Flowering plants are classified as either annuals, biennials or perennials. Annuals will mature and die in one growing season, biennial plants will develop size the first year and bloom the following year. Perennials will continue to grow year after year, typically going dormant over the winter and growing back from their roots the next spring.
Before purchasing seeds from the catalogue, look for the growing zone you live in. Growing zones, also known as hardiness zones, are based on the average minimum temperature in that area. A good garden catalogue will make it easier to iden-
tify your hardiness zone with an easy-to-read map. Zones with higher numbers are in warmer climates, while growing zones with lower numbers are in the north. For example, the perennial blue delphinium will grow well in zone 3-7; however, the same plant will not survive in zone 2 during the winter or grow in the heat in zones 8-9.
ANUARY 12 - FEBRUARY 9 -
Class, Thursdays in Leamington.
you recently become pregnant? The
County Health Unit will be
viding free prenatal classes in Leamington. These free classes are taught by a Public Health Nurse. Call 519-326-5716 ext 2100 for time, location, and to register.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, SUNDAY JANUARY 22 - Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre presents Into the Woods Jr. at Cardinal Carter High School on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m., Jan 21 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Jan. 22 2 p.m. Tickets at the door. Adults $10. Children under 12 $5. For more info phone 519-326-8805.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 - Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) is holding free information sessions at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., on January 21 and February 11 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Find out how youth age 15-18 can develop leadership skills and network with community groups, organizations and businesses to help their future. For info call 519-733-8983.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 - Kingsville Knights of Columbus Council 8223 and the town of Kingsville are hosting the 2nd Annual Vegas Night Dinner and Auction at Kingsville Lakeside Park Pavilion. Casino games begin at
5:00 p.m., dinner is at 6:30, and auction begins at approximately 9:00 p.m. Cost is $35, includes dinner and gambling money. Proceeds benefit renovations to Kingsville Arena. For tickets call 519-733-2123 or 519-733-5282.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 - Kittenaide Program will be hosting "Make a Difference" Adoption Day from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at PETZOWN, 1715 Manning Rd., south of EC Row. Kittens and cats available for adoption in store $25 and $50. Info 519-324-2729.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 - The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) will meet at 6:30 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church. Four families, who are parents and siblings of families currently supported by LAERC, will be meeting with officials to determine if they meet Canada’s eligibility and admission requirements. There will be lots to do and all are welcome to help with this humanitarian project. Financial contributions are greatly appreciated as well, and a tax receipt will be issued. For info call Carolyn Reid 519326-6776.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 - 12th Annual Polar Bear Dip, with proceeds to the Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County, and Childcan. Register as an individual, or as a team, collect pledges and dip into the waters off Cedar Beach. Register online at http://child-
can.myetap.org/polarbeardip12/. Or register in person at Kingsville’s Lakeside Park Pavilion at 10:00 a.m. Dip is at 1:00 p.m. For more information, call 519-733-8983.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 - Gun and Knife Show, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village, 6155 Arner Townline, County Rd. 23, Kingsville. A variety of vendors ranging from hunting to military guns and knives. General admission price is $10, children 12 and under are free. For information, call 519-776-6909.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 - Auditions for the Talbot Trail Talent Showcase2012 will be held from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church. Date of event is Saturday, March 3. For info call 519-825-7433.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic at the Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W., Leamington, 12:00 noon - 7:30 p.m. Call 1-888-236-6283 for information or to book an appointment.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 - Alzheimer Society Walk for Memories from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Register as a team or as an individual at www.walkformemories.ca. Prizes for team and individual fundraising accomplishments. For more information, call 519-974-2220, ext. 225.
Take sweet corn, for instance. The catalogue may indicate the maturity and even how many kernels to expect on each ear. You will also notice odd letters after the corn varieties like “se, sh2, su”. These letters will indicate the flavor, tenderness and even the length of time for storage after harvesting. A “su” is a hybrid with a normal sweet taste, whereas “se” is a hybrid with enhanced sweetness and “sh2” indicates both sweetness and firm, crisp and juicy kernels. Super sweet corn will cross-pollinate with other corn varieties resulting in starchy-tasting kernels, so it is a good idea to plant super sweet varieties 25-30 feet apart from other corn in the garden.
For best results and most success from your gardening efforts, always choose seeds for plants that are hardy to the growing zone you live in. Purchase seeds from a reputable seed company and avoid discounted seeds left over from the previous year. Most companies print planting instructions on the back of each seed packet. By following these instructions and choosing the proper seeds, you’ll be on your way to having a healthy and colorful garden.
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Joriki: a state of mind
The Zen Buddhist word Joriki means “a state in which the mind becomes like clear, still water.”
Not sure if I had enough time to reach this state, but my short one-night stay at St. John’s Convent guesthouse in Toronto definitely made me think about it.
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Last Sunday night my daughter and I met my sister Laurie and her daughter in Toronto. It was my sister’s birthday, and the fact her daughter is moving from Halifax to Toronto for school gave us the rare opportunity to celebrate together.
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My sister is an Anglican priest in Hubbards, Nova Scotia, and because of this, we were able to stay with her at the convent in Toronto along with approximately 25 other sisters. Needless to say, my daughter was slightly nervous about her stay there, thinking that perhaps her mother and aunt may have another agenda for her. Laurie did mention she thought Anna would make a lovely Mary in the next Christmas pageant. That may have led to her skepticism.
Our room was comfortable, clean and included two single beds, a desk and a full bathroom, as well as wireless Internet. It was very quiet. No phones, TVs or voices but are own whispered ones.
After a peaceful sleep, we headed down for breakfast that was included in our stay. Laurie instructed us that there was to be no talking during breakfast, and not surprisingly she was the first to break the rules. From the moment we entered, she whispered to us “here are the bananas, cereal, toast, etc.” until we sat down with held back giggles on our faces.
This moment brought back the stories that I had heard from my mother and another sister about their adventure at a silent yoga retreat one time. More giggling and rule breaking there, so I guess I come by it rightly.
While quietly eating my break ‘fast’, I couldn’t help but have time to think without small talk of impending weather or the background noise from surrounding electronics. My entertainment was what I could see around me, including the view out of the large windows. The sky was blue and there was a slight breeze blowing through the dried grasses in the lovely garden. Other sisters ate in silence, cleared their places and then one watered some plants, another read, while others went about their day on their own.
I conscientiously tried to slow down as I realized that without the words normally spoken during a meal, my breakfast was disappearing very quickly. I sensed that Laurie had more she wanted to share with us about her stay there, but for that short time our thoughts were our own and it was quite nice.
It certainly was a different way of listening and brings to mind the book The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. One of the main characters is an alien named Ford Prefect from a planet Betelgeuse. Although he looks, talks, and acts more or less hu-
man, there are many things about earthlings that puzzled him, such as the fact that they seemed to talk all the time –even if only to repeat the obvious like the weather.
One of his theories of why humans talk so much is quite insightful: “If human beings don’t keep exercising their lips,” he thought, “their brains start working.”
Our world is full of sounds and many of us find silence foreign and uncomfortable, and after my one-night stint at a silent retreat I can’t help but wonder, what exactly is the point of going without words for a few days?
It can be described as meditation, listening to your inner thoughts or perhaps the voice of God, but however you wish to think about it, by avoiding the influences of other voices you are able to focus on your own instead.
The guesthouse at St. John’s convent is used for different reasons. Family members of ill people that are in St. John’s hospital can stay there. Members from parishes throughout the country may use it for their religious exercises, and many others spend time there to problem solve, make challenging decisions or to relax with no specific goals attached.
I can create my own quiet times during my day. Shut off the radio in my car, read or go for a walk on my own without an iPod.
As for time with ‘the sisters’, I will refrain from going with my sister. We have far too much to talk about and share and so little time together.
Fatal snow vehicle crash claims Kingsville man
The Kingsville OPP and OPP Technical Traffic Investigators are investigating a fatal motorized snow vehicle (MSV) crash that occurred on Sunday, January 15 at approximately 5:30 p.m. along a stretch of private property in the area of County Roads 18 and 34, Kingsville.
The crash claimed the life of a 25-year-old Kingsville man who was operating his MSV when he lost control, resulting in fatal injuries. It is unknown if alcohol was or was not a factor.
No other persons were involved in the crash. The name of the deceased has not been released.
Not exactly breakfast at Tiffany’s… but better
Weese’s Pieces...
It is the most important meal of the day, and so, along with my gal pal and her daughters, we embarked on a short easterly jaunt up the Blyth Line and arrived in Auburn, Ontario. This is a village so small that the town gossip got downsized. It’s just like Corner Gas, but without the gas. The pumps at Sticker’s Highway Restaurant and Gas Bar are no longer in service. Now you gotta make sure you gas up “real good” before you head out to Goderich or Blyth.
The Lions Club of the greater Auburn area holds their monthly breakfast at the Auburn Memorial Community
Hall. It’s a very modest and tired looking place; a beehiveshaped, round-roofed building/barn, a style made popular decades ago to store farm machinery. Parking is at a premium on breakfast mornings. In fact, during our breakfast an announcement was made that somebody’s truck was blocking somebody else in.
Judging by the amount of folks enjoying breakfast, many coming from church I suspect, the hall likely holds a bit more than a couple of folks. Old stackable wooden chairs and matching tables appeared to have weathered the generations of euchre tournaments, weddings, wakes and election nights – and the breakfasts of course.
At the front of the room there’s a stage, adorned with flags and old photos of local events. Betcha that a lot of accordions have been squeezed on that stage over the years. At the back of the hall is the kitchen and bar area. More signs and black and white photos accent that area. Along the beveled walls of the hall are small windows with little homemade “kitchen” curtains pulled across the rods. They are certainly no defense against the streaming sun at breakfast.
The Auburn Lions breakfast is a communal thing, you just never know who you could be sitting next to when you find a spot to sit along the long rows of tables. It doesn’t really matter where you park yourself anyway, you’re guaranteed a friendly “how ya doin’?” from the people across and beside. The burly senior sitting across from me was a farmer, I suspect.
An impressive bit of profiling on my part based on his plaid shirt, suspenders and a circa 1980s ball cap with a
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Our programs include:
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• Group Mentoring
BBBSWE currently provides 174 boys and girls with one-on-one matches, and have 76 additional youth participating in group programs while they are waiting for their match. For just a few hours a couple of times a month, you can help a child succeed. Changing young lives can also change life in our community!
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For more information about volunteering for BBBSWE, please call 519-945-6232 or visit www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca.
Bowl for Kids Sake
BFKS is our largest fundraising event of the year. You don’t have to be a great bowler to participate! This event is about getting together with family, friends or co-workers for a few hours of fun, entertainment, fellowship and fundraising. Funds raised stay in our community and go directly to help match children with caring adult volunteers and mentors.
spongy front and screened back. Some farm drainage company adorned the peak. I got the impression that this gentleman doesn’t Twitter a whole bunch. He told me a bit about the hall when I inquired about its history. He then asked me if the lady who brought us our pancakes was “Don’s daughter”. I shrugged my shoulders, the same way I do when my mother informs me that Shirley’s daughter got a new job. “Sorry mom, who’s Shirley?” I think Mom forgets that it’s been well over 30 years since I last lived back home.
I did know some folks at the Lions breakfast in Auburn. Travis and his wife Kim are part of the organizing committee, though I assume the organizing part of this was pretty much completed during the Kennedy administration. Travis and Kim join other Lions volunteers in aprons, flipping the flapjacks, brewing the coffee and cleaning up tables. Bless ’em all. It’s not Dalton McGuinty who is keeping these little villages in soccer balls and defibrillators.
I’ve gotten to know Travis and Kim very well since moving to Huron County. They once operated an automotive repair shop directly across the street from my house in Goderich. They sold it a couple of years back, but I still see them around town. They are tremendous community people and talented musicians too. Travis, who is often heard on our local radio station talking up events and singing the praises of local people, is ball of sunshine wrapped in gratitude and tied up with smiley string.
Great people, great causes, okay food and another wonderful Norman Rockwell moment in small town Canada. Pass the taters.
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BFKS will be held at Empire Lanes on February 25th, Rose Bowl Lanes on March 2nd & 3rd and Bowlero on March 2nd
For further details and registration packages, please visit www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca. Getting a team together is easy! Each team consists of 5 bowlers, (1 team captain plus 4 additional bowlers). Contact your friends, family or coworkers to join your team. It’s So Easy! Bowlers only have to raise a minimum of $40 to participate. Each bowler receives two games of bowling, shoe rental, pop & pizza and chances for individual and team prizes. Fundraising online is proven to increase donations by 30%...act now and register online at
www.windsoressex.kintera.org. Online registration is fast, secure and easy! You can email the link to your friends and family, or even post it to your facebook page.
To register and confirm your date/time/location, please call 519-945-6232 ext. 13 before you register for online pledging. Start something BIG in the life of a child in our community simply by forming a bowling team and collecting pledges.
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Tyler Harris following the pipe dream
By Allison Siddall
When most young boys were dreaming of becoming a gifted guitarist like Eric Clapton, or perhaps a high-profile drummer like Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones, Wheatley’s Tyler Harris dreamed of playing the bagpipes like world-renown piper John Cairns.
Seventeen-year-old Tyler has been fascinated with the bagpipes since he was very young; the pipe bands were always his favourite part of the many parades his parents, Nancy and Wayne, took him to see.
When he was ten years old, Tyler started taking lessons in Dearborn, Michigan. He has also taken lessons from his idol, John Cairns, who Tyler now plays with and who is his pipe major. As well, Tyler had the opportunity to attend a school in Ohio where he had a couple of lessons from the Queen’s Own Piper, Andy Rogers. “Unfortunately Mr. Rogers got a call and had to leave the school so he could go play for the Queen,” said Tyler.
Over the past seven years Tyler has developed his talent and become a first year, grade one piper. “I am finally at the point where I get to play against my idols,” said Tyler.
“And the DVDs we’ve paid for all those years… well, now he’s on them,” laughed mom Nancy.
Tyler recently had the experience of a lifetime when he traveled to Glasgow, Scotland, with the Peel Regional Police Pipe Band based out of Mississauga, where he is a band member.
The band flew to Scotland and spent the entire week prior to competition practicing in preparation for the World Pipe Band Championships held at Glasgow Green. The exciting competition included all grades of pipers, as well as Highland Dancing and Glasgow World Highland Games Championships. The Worlds have been held in Glasgow for more than 60 years and draws people from around the globe. About 40,000 spectators attended the event where 230 pipe bands – 8,000 of the very best pipers and drummers from 16 nations – competed to be the one and only world champion. Performances started early in the morning and the newly crowned World Champions were announced after 9 hours of fierce competition.
The week leading up to the Worlds is extremely stressful; pipers are allowed to compete from day to day in the hope of making it to the final day, but can be cut at any time. One misstep, one note played too soon or too late, and it’s all over. “One bad day and I’m done,” said Tyler. “It’s almost like a professional athlete. They can train and be at their peak, but if they make one mistake they are done – out of the competition. It is crucial that I nail every
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perspective of a performance. This is our Stanley Cup.”
Nancy and Wayne are very proud of Tyler’s accomplishments, and rightfully so. “Usually a first year, grade one piper learns the ropes, they don’t get to compete – just watch and learn,” said Nancy, speaking of the World Championships. “It was a big compliment to Tyler’s talents when he was put in the front row – pipe bands put their power in the front row.”
Graeme Bryce of Scotland was one of Tyler’s mentors at the Worlds. He and Paul De both of New York made the decision every day whether Tyler got to stay and play or would be sent to the sidelines to watch for the remainder of the competition. Nancy said she was extremely nervous when Mr. Deboth walked up to Tyler one day after the band was done playing, afraid that he was going to be cut, but Mr. Deboth just wanted to shake Tyler’s hand and tell him that he did a good job. The moment was captured on the BBC news, and Nancy says she still gets emotional when she watches the video.
In the days leading up to the final competition, the Peel Regional Police Pipe Band was at the top of their game, playing the best they had ever played. Unfortunately, the weather turned nasty and a burst of rain at exactly the wrong time messed with their finicky instruments, ending their chances of qualifying to be amongst the top 20 to compete on the final day. Nevertheless, Tyler plans on returning to Glasgow in 2012.
“I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “I kind of wish they forgot me there because I didn’t get a chance to see any of Scotland.” Nancy says that they plan to stay a little longer
this year so Tyler gets to see some of Scotland too.
In the meantime, Tyler will continue to play with the Peel Regional Police Pipe Band at competitions in Ontario and the United States, take lessons, and give lessons to students of his own.
He was honoured recently when he was voted Piper of the Year by his peers in 2011. Tyler was the piper at the 2011 Leamington Remembrance Day service at Dieppe Park.
The Peel Regional Police Pipe Band has placed first at competitions in Alma (MI), Georgetown and Maxville where they won 2011 North American Champions, placed second in Kincardine and Cambridge, and won Champion Supreme in Ontario. A CD entitled “Fever” was released last fall.
The CD is available for purchase by contacting Tyler Harris at 519-825-7446. Proceeds go toward the Peel Regional Police Pipe Band.
Tyler Harris at World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland
Tyler Harris
Thursday, January 12th: Strathroy 5 – Flyers 3
Despite holding a two-goal lead in the second period, the Flyers dropped a 5-3 decision to the Strathroy Rockets on Thursday. The game was tied 3-3 for most of the third until Strathroy got the go ahead goal with just under five minutes to go and then sealed the win minutes later with an empty netter.
“We had a decent game but our simple mistakes were the factor in the end,” said veteran forward Cheyne Matheson, who had one goal and one assist in the game. “We don’t use our heads for 2 minutes and we are in the hole all of the sudden it seems. We needed a bit more of a team effort.”
Jared Dennis and Tyler Quigley also scored while netminder Colin Greeley made 28 saves. The Flyers had two goals disallowed in the game and went 1 for 6 on the powerplay. Thursday’s loss was the second in a row on home ice, both coming at the hands of the Strathroy Rockets.
Cheyne Matheson en route to scoring an unassisted goal on a breakaway in Thursday’s loss to Strathroy. On the heels of Alex Seguin’s 24 game point streak, Matheson now has his own point streak going at ten games (10 goals, 11 assists). (Shelly Quick photo)
Seguin’s Point Streak Comes To An End
Forward Alex Seguin was held off the scoresheet in Thursday’s game against Strathroy ending his point streak at 24 games. It was the first time he had failed to register a point since he scored a hat trick against Fort Erie on October 8th. Seguin’s point streak earned him a tie for second longest point streak in Flyers history with Leamington native Jason Baclig. Adam Edinger holds the Flyers record with 29 games and former Chatham Maroon Brian Wiseman holds the GOJHL league record with 37 games.
Longest
Point Streaks in Flyers History
29 games - Adam Edinger
Sept. 14 to Dec. 3, 1995
24 games - Jason Baclig
Nov. 10, 2001 to Jan. 17, 2002
24 games - Alex Seguin
Oct. 8, 2011 to Jan. 5, 2012
17 games - Paul Veres
Dec. 15, 1994 to Feb. 3, 1995
Friday, January 13th Flyers 6 – St. Marys 5 (SO)
For the first time since October 23, 2009 the Flyers won in St. Marys with an exciting 6-5 shootout win. After battling back from a 3-1 deficit in the third period the Flyers held a brief 5-4 lead but St. Marys tied it up 20 seconds later and it remained 5-5 at the end of regulation and overtime. Tony Spidalieri was the eventual hero scoring in the 6th round of the shootout.
“It felt good because we won the game and everyone was happy,” Spidalieri said. “It was an important two points.”
Cheyne Matheson and Matt Ogden each had a pair of goals in regulation and newly acquired forward Adam Hughes picked up his first goal since joining the team. Alex Seguin and Tyler Quigley chipped in with a pair of assists while netminder Darien Ekblad made 24 saves to earn his 8th win of the season.
Saturday, January 14th Sarnia 6 – Flyers 5
After giving up five goals in the second period, the Flyers came back from a 6-1 deficit in the third to pull within one of the Sarnia Legionnaires but fell short losing 6-5.
Austin Mattson led the Flyers with a pair of goals while singles went to Cheyne Matheson, Alex Seguin and Chris Scott. Ron Soucie and Nick Nicodemo each had a pair of assists while goalie Colin Greeley made 23 saves.
“The game in Sarnia was a tough road loss,” Matheson admitted. “We didn’t play as a team in the 2nd and got down a couple goals then it looked like everyone gave up. In the third we had a better attitude and just dominated. Moving forward, we just need the confidence back and we should beat everyone.” The Flyers have now lost three of their last four games and assistant coach Jamie McDermott said the team’s recent struggles are a result of inconsistent play. “There are times where we completely dominate the game and look like we'll win in a route but just can't capitalize on our chances and then there are times in the game where we look like we've never played together before. If we can put a full 60 minutes together on a consistent basis we'll be a tough team to beat.”
NOTES: In Friday’s win over St. Marys, Adam Hughes scored his first goal since joining the Flyers in early January however it wasn’t his first goal in a Flyers uniform. Hughes had 3 goals and 16 assists when he played for the Flyers in the 2009/2010 season….The Flyers will have four representatives at this year’s Western Conference all-star game: goalie Colin Greeley, defencemen Brett Babkirk and Ron Soucie and forward Alex Seguin. Forward Tyler Quigley has been selected as an alternate. The game will be held on January 30th in St. Thomas...Flyers leading scorer Alex Seguin was named Team White MVP at the GOJHL Prospects Game in LaSalle on Monday night. He scored on a penalty shot and also picked up two assists.
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Grade 7 and 8 students from local elementary schools were at Leamington District Secondary School on Friday, January 13 to participate in the floorball tournament for all feeder schools. Radar guns, slideboards, bosu balls, speed stacks, box hockey, quickstickz are all games that were part of the tournament, and complete team participation was needed for teams to win. All of this was put on by the Hockey Canada Skills Academy Class at LDSS. At top left is LDSS student Teri Harmaniakova registering Gr. 7 Wheatley Area Public School student Lauryn Gradwell. At left is Grade 8 student Devin Mantha from M.D. Bennie Public School playing catch while balancing on the bosu ball. At top right, is M.D. Bennie versus Queen Elizabeth Public School.
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Gabriele’s Peewee Majors
split on the weekend
In the second last weekend of Bluewater play the Gabriele’s Peewee Majors were in the middle of a four-game road trip to finish off the season. Saturday evening they travelled to Windsor where they defeated the Junior Spitfires 5-0 despite their slow start. Sunday afternoon in Belle River saw the Capitals lose only their second game in Bluewater play this season.
Saturday evening in Windsor, the Capitals relied on the solid play from their netminder Tyler Dillen for the first period before they realized they were in a hockey game. However, it was on only their second shot in the first period with 20 seconds left that Brennan Hancock found the net, assisted by Jared Hillier, putting the Gabriele’s Capitals up 1-0.
That would be all that they needed as the Capitals controlled the play in the second and third periods, winning 5-0. The other goals were scored by Brett Enns, Luc Ribble, Zack Dillen and Hancock with his second of the night. Assist went to Rory DiNiro, Camden Driedger, Evan Loveless and Z. Dillen. Southpoint outshot Windsor 15 to 9. Thanks once again to the Peewee Minor team and Brett Thomas for lending his services with a shortened defense bench.
Sunday afternoon in Belle River saw the Capitals come out strong with an early goal scored by Dawson Iles, assisted by Jack Hannigan and Jessica Jeffery. Belle River quickly responded with a goal that caromed off a Southpoint defender’s stick and into the net to knot the game at one apiece. With 3 minutes remaining in the first, the Junior Canadiens went up 2-1 on another deflection off a Southpoint stick.
Seeming that it was going to be one of those days, the Capitals battled hard, peppering the solid Belle River tender with shots in the second period to no avail. As Belle River went up 3-1 in the second, the Capitals could not settle the puck in their favour. The Capitals narrowed the gap to one with a solid offensive effort by Hannigan hammering in the 3-2 goal with assists going to his linemates Enns and Iles. Two minutes later the Canadiens regained their two-goal lead at 4-2.
Southpoint appeared to come back within one late in the third; however, the referees conversed and decided to call the goal back. Although they pressured the Canadiens goalie hard, he seemed to have the Caps’ number on this night as the game finished 4-2.
Cristian Santos made some big saves as the Caps outshot the Habs 18 to 14. The Gabriele’s Capitals next action will be on Saturday night as they travel to Essex at 8 p.m. for their final league contest of the season. Please make sure you come out and support your local minor hockey teams by checking out their schedules at www.southpointminorhockey.com.
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The Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex is the place to be this January 2012!
Gillett Sheet Metal leading Leamington Sr. Men’s Hockey League
After 14 weeks of play in the Leamington Sr. Men’s Hockey League, Gillett Sheet Metal is leading the pack with 23 points (11-2-1).
Gabriele’s is in second place with 17 points (8-5-1), followed closely by Motown with 16 points (7-5-2). Leamington Chrysler is in the number four spot with 13 points (6-7-1). In fifth place is Gualtieri Farms with 10 points (1-4-1). Trailing the pack is HUB International with 5 points (2-11-1).
League point leaders are Kevin Gale of Gabriele’s with 36 points (19 goals, 17 assists); Darrin Harrison of Motown with 36 points (15 goals, 21 assists); Steve Hillman of HUB International with 32 points (14 goals, 18 assists); Mark Matheson of Motown with 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists); and Craig Howe of Motown with 29 points (12 goals, 17 assists).
• New Year Shape-Up Special only $115 plus HST. It’s the most popular membership sold every year! Come join your family and friends. Come for a tour and see just how easy it is to get started into a regular exercise routine.
• Red Cross First Aid and AED Training. Individual training dates available, as well as corporate bookings to meet WSIB and Health & Safety requirements.
• Red Cross Babysitting Courses for youth ages 11-15. Courses: Fri. Jan. 20 and Sat. Feb. 11.
• Home Alone Course is offered on Sat. Feb 4 for ages 9-12 years to help build your child’s self confidence and sense of responsibility while they’re home alone.
• NEW! People Savers Course for youth ages 8-10 years. This is a Red Cross certification course to teach safety awareness and basic first aid to elementary schoolaged children. Course: Tues. Mar. 13. Register in advance for all Complex programs.
• P.A. Day Camp on Fri. Jan. 20 and Fri. Feb. 10 for ages 4-7 and 8-12. Enjoy swimming, skating, crafts and games galore!
• Rock ’n Swim on Fri. Feb. 3 from 7-9 p.m. Swim to the sounds of your favourite music sponsored by Dr. Karen Archer, Family Dental Care!
Registration for the Winter 2 Session runs Mon. Jan. 23 until Sun. Feb. 5. The new session begins the week of Feb. 6. Try out the new Zumba class with Zumba Billie, indoor urban poling this winter, pickleball, or the new age 40+ drop-in volleyball or basketball on Tues. and Fri. mornings. Stop by to pick up your guide in the Complex brochure rack or visit us online: www.leamington.ca link to recreation, link to the Activity Guide to see all the specific details.
• Childhood diabetes is on the rise. So consider enrolling your children in the various youth sport programs to help them be active and in motion and ward off chronic disease.
Whether you’re just beginning, or if you exercise to an advanced regimen, the Complex offers one compact FEE – and no enrollment or initiation fees. Exercise is FUN at the LKRC!
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Source For Sports leading Leamington Women’s Hockey League
By Sheila McBrayne
After 14 weeks of play Source For Sports sits atop the Leamington Women’s Hockey League.
Source For Sports has a record of 10 wins, 3 losses and one tie for a total of 21 points. The team’s success can be attributed to three solid forward lines, which have five of the top ten goal scorers in the league. Top team scorers are Toni Ramsey with 22 points and Lisa Brouwer with 20 points. In net is Brittany Stevenson who has a goals against average of 1.88.
In second place is Body Kneads with an 8 – 5 – 1 record for a total of 17 points. Leading the Body Kneads squad are Ashley Fraumeni with 23 points and Andrea Symons with 16 points. In net for Body Kneads is Lauren Mather with a 1.81 goals against average.
In third spot is Sun County with 14 points (6 – 6 – 2). Leading scorers for Sun County are Megan Montminy with 15 points, followed by Denise Deblock and Becky Lamb with 11 points each. In net for Sun County is Tina Manning with her goals against average of 1.64.
In their first year in the league the Stinger Express sits in the number four slot. Top scorers on this team include Wendy Trahan with 15 points and Chrissy Kelton with 8 points. In net is Laura Hector with a 1.13 goals against average.
In fifth place is C.A. Bailey with a 4 – 7 – 3 record for a total of 11 points. Top scorers on this team include Kate Arthur with 16 points, followed by Irene Impens with 7, Tracey Mastronardi with 6 and Michelle Cowan with 5. In net is Laura Epp with a 1.88 goals against average.
Following closely behind is Sunparlour Locksmith with a record of 2 – 8 – 4 for a total of 8 points. Top scorers here are Margot Gillespie with 13 points, Jolene Keith with 9 and Sue Enns with 6 points. Goalie Hope Smith has a 2.4 goals against average.
With 11 games left in the 25-game schedule, players and teams will be shuffling positions until the final games on Monday, April 2. Top 10 point leaders (as of January 13)
1. Ashley Fraumeni – Body Kneads – 16-7-23
2. Toni Ramsey – Source For Sports – 12-10-22 3. Lisa Brower – Source For Sports – 14-6-20
Christine Tuinstra –Source For Sports – 7-10-17
Andrea Symons – Body Kneads – 10-6-16
Kate Arthur – C.A. Bailey – 9-7-16
Wendy Trahan – Stinger Express – 10-5-15
Megan Montminy – Sun County – 14-1-15
Amber Koehler – Source For Sports – 5-10-15
Sarah Fotheringham –Source For Sports – 6-9-15
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Sun Parlour Curling Club – a busy place this month
By Gordon Wonnick
Sturling: This past week was the first where Tuesday morning is set aside to get curling members and those people that are not yet members but have an interest in curling familiar with a new curling version called Sturling. Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. the Sun Parlour Curling Club conducts a clinic on Sturling and those that participate actually get to try playing the game.
The tremendous advantage of this game is that people who have in the past enjoyed curling but had to give up the game because of physical issues like sore knees, back, etc., can once again participate. The curling rocks are delivered by using a stick, curling brush or by the traditional slide delivery if you prefer. Also, the hardest physical demand is on sweeping which in this game of Sturling is virtually eliminated as sweeping between the hog lines is against the rules.
There was a good turnout in the club’s first attempt but they anticipate much more interest from the general public. Don’t forget, you get a chance to try a nice sporting activity and it is free.
Sun Parlour Curling Club continues with trying to make curling available to more people looking for a little exercise and a lot of fellowship.
Men’s Monday Night League: The first half of the season champions of this league is the team skipped by Roy Paine who was helped by Bill Taylor, Mat Dick and Warren Dunford. All the players in this league contribute a few dollars to a prize fund and the winning team has decided to contribute the money to the Salvation Army on behalf of the Sun Parlour Curling Club.
Men’s Grand Master Provincial Playoffs: The playoffs for the area will take place at Sun Parlour on Wednesday. The local team is skipped by Lionel Aasen and club members wish them all the best of luck. This competition is for men 70 years of age and older.
Annual Mixed TwoDay: This past weekend this bonspiel took place at the club. The theme for the event was “Wild, Wild, West”. More results will be reported in the next curling column.
Don Emerson Memorial Senior Bonspiel: This event will take place this coming weekend with 16 teams competing. There are a number of teams from outof-town returning this year. This is the second annual, which is sponsored by the late Mr. Emerson’s sonin-law, Udo Renner. The public is welcome to come and watch these seniors (55 and over) show that they still have a lot of skill in the game.
Travel baseball coach needed
Leamington District Minor Baseball Association (LDMBA) is looking for a Bantam Travel Coach for the 2012 season.
“We have coaches in place in the other divisions (Rookie, Mosquito and Pee Wee),”’ said Sue Holiga, LDMBA president. “The Bantam age group won a provincial championship two years ago, so we know the talent is there, we just need to get a coach in place.”
Leamington Bantam Lakers play in the Sun Parlour League, a league comprised of Essex County teams. If interested or have any questions, please contact Holiga at 519-326-3911 or Dan Dominquez, LDMBA Travel Convener, at 519-322-0012.
Board of Directors
The Leamington & Area Family Health Team is seeking applications to join the Board.
A progressive and growing primary health care provider, the Leamington & Area Family Health Team offers primary health care that brings together different health care providers to co-ordinate the highest possible quality of care for patients.
Improved access to more comprehensive care, closer to home, and successful recruitment for family physicians and other primary health care professionals were the vision of the founders when they came together in 2005 to establish a Family Health Team in the Leamington area. Approved by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in 2006, the Leamington & Area FHT began providing service in April of 2007. The Leamington & Area FHT operates from 197 Talbot Street West, Leamington. The Leamington & Area FHT also has satellite physician offices in the Leamington Medical Village and the Kingsville Family Health Care Clinic.
Applications are sought from individuals interested in serving as directors on the Family Health Teamʼs Board of Directors.
The Board seeks to be representative of the population served by the Leamington & Area Family Health Team. Residents of Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
• Demonstrated involvement in community
• Business acumen and knowledge of accounting practices
• Experience in governance and policy formulation
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Knowledge and experience in health care
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning and an understanding of the organization within a broader service system
An understanding of board governance practices and experience on a non-profit or charitable board would also be an asset. There is no remuneration for Board Members. The Leamington & Area FHT is a registered charity.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applicationapplication / resume with emphasis on the above qualifications by February 13th,
Sanger, Chairperson
The winners of the first half of the Men’s Monday Night League curling season is the team of, from the left, Bill Taylor, Matt Dick, Warren Dunford and Roy Paine (skip). (Submitted photo)
Peewee Minors hammer Erie Storm
This past weekend the Reid Funeral Home Minor Peewees traveled back to Harrow to face the Erie North Shore Storm, the team that beat them 3-2 the previous Friday.
The Caps came out strong in the first creating many scoring chances, but were unable to capitalize. The Storm jumped to a 2-0 lead just minutes into the second; however, the Caps kept up the pressure and in a span of just over 6 minutes during the second period the Caps scored 6 straight goals.
Golden Years mini golfers resume play
Thirty-nine golfers returned after the holidays and the results indicate a little rust had set in over the Christmas season.
They added to their lead early in the third, and the Storm scored minutes later. The Caps added two more late in the period, finishing with a 9-3 thumping of the Storm.
Brett Thomas and Jeron Kir had 5-point nights with 2 goals and 3 assists each. Tyler Zsebok also had 5 points, collecting 1 goal and 4 assists. Spencer Wiebe had 2 goals and 1 assist. Mason Gow and Gioia DiCiocco each had a goal and an assist. Also picking up assists were Myles Thiessen and Kiera Jackson. Tristan Edmondson picked up the win in goal.
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Quiring - Amanda & John Ketler of Wheatley, a girl on January 4, 2012.
Crozier - Jennifer & Matt of Wheatley, a girl on January 4, 2012.
Thiele - Brooke & Whit of Wheatley, a girl on January 5, 2012.
Hildebrand - Getruda & Herman of Leamington, a girl on January 6, 2012
Geauvreau - Ginalyn & Les of Leamington, a girl on January 6, 2012.
Dresser - Jynx & Ben Small of Leamington, a boy on January 10, 2012.
Girardin - Crystal & Jessie Brunschot of Leamington, a boy on January 12, 2012.
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A season-low 75 aces were recorded with Ken Brook leading the field with 6, followed closely by 4 each for Iggy Arner, Murray Knox, Mary Ann Vickery, and Bill Ward. Three dropped for Ethel Ferguson, Gary Honey, Audrey Knox, Barry Sweet, Art Sweet and Stan Vickery. Recording 2 apiece Lloyd Honey, Julia Kos, Bill Mayville, Mary MacRae, Andy Orsini, Donald Ribble, Rose and Bill Taylor and Steve Vigh. Singles went to Cheryl Allan, Janet Annison, Carolyn Daudlin, Margaret Graham, Angus MacRae, Betty McManus, Barbara Murphy, John Murphy, Colleen Pearse, Neil Quick, Morley Scratch, John Unrau, Ernie Vandenberg, Bryon Walker, Donna Wiebe, Ken Womack and Annie.
The winning teams recorded record high scores this outing with Team 8 (Mary Anne Vickery, Shirley Thiessen, Lloyd Honey) and Team 9 (Cheryl Allan, Cam Keith, John Murphy) scoring 250 each. They were followed by Team 3 (Bryon Walker, Angus MacRae, Bill Taylor) and Team 17 (Rose Taylor, Colleen Pearse, Iggy Arner) with 251 and Team Kings (Margaret Graham, Carolyn Daudlin, John Unrau) rounding out the top 3 positions with a 252.
Best rounds of the day went to Bill Ward and Ken Brooks, each with a 75, followed closely by Gary Honey with 76, Art Sweet with 77, Iggy Arner at 78, and Murray Knox tallying a 79.
Notwithstanding the scores, everyone had to good time as usual. Remember, mini golf is played every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Why not give it a try?
Free seminars will offer financial advise for those living with a disability
Are you or someone you love living with a disability? Planning for the future of a loved one with disabilities can be confusing and anxiety provoking. Many families don’t even know where to begin.
“It’s never too late or too early to develop a strategy,” says Tina, a local resident who has a 13-year-old son with multiple disabilities. “We’re fortunate to have programs available here.”
Canada, in fact, is one of the only countries to provide a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Through this program, individuals under 50 may be eligible for up to $90,000 in grants and bonds. The federal government also offers relief through Disability Tax Credit and Child Disability Benefits for those who qualify. At the provincial level, eligible residents may access the Ontario Disability Support Program.
Aside from government sponsored assistance, families should also consider: wills, trusts, power of attorney, guardianship, home ownership, and life insurance.
To assist families, community partners are sponsoring two free seminars: RDSP and Dollars & Sense. The information will be presented by Brendon Pooran, a Torontobased lawyer who provides advice on wills and estate planning, government benefits and disability law. Seminars will be held at Place Concorde in Windsor on February 1 from 6:007:15 p.m. or February 2 from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Contact Windsor Essex Family Network at 519-974-1008 for more information.
Legion selects winners of Literary and Poster contest
Br. 84 Legion News
By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk
Happy New Year everyone! The Legion is located at 27 Erie St. N. Everyone is welcome during hours of operation. The hall is available for rent at a low cost and the beverage prices are low as well. The Ladies Auxiliary is also available to cater meals for your special occasion. Call the Branch at 519-326-0073 for more information.
Come join the fun at Friday night darts starting at 8 p.m. Cost is only $2. If you have never played before, this is the perfect time to try. Members are always willing to help out new players.
The Junior Darts program for ages 7-18 is on Saturday mornings. Cost is $2. The children receive a hotdog and pop.
Also on Saturdays is the weekly meat draws. The draws are from 3:30 p.m. till 5:00 p.m., including a 50/50 draw.
The Legion recently held their Literary and Poster Contest for the schools. The winners are:
Grades 1-3 Colour Poster: 1st Alia Flores, 2nd Ty Grant, 3rd Rachel Bourgoin. Grades 4-6 Colour Poster: 1st Kitaiah Phatham-Ettienne, 2nd Jessica DeSantis, 3rd Brayden Taves.
Black & White Poster: 1st Derek West, 2nd Gabriella Hafia, 3rd Kayden Stammler. Grades 7-9 Colour Poster: 1st Hannah Iacobelli, 2nd Shania Habria, 3rd Rachelle Habria.
Black & White: 1st Chad Leoure, 2nd Lauryn Debano, 3rd Domenique Mastronardi. Grades 10-12 Black & White Poster: 1st Allison Feltz, 2nd Micheal Warren. Grades 10-12 Poetry: 1st Jane Fysh, 2nd Amanda Ingratta, 3rd Jordan Andary. Thank you to all who participated. The submissions were all superb. It was difficult to pick.
On Wed. Jan. 10 was the Seniors Dinner. Eighty meals were served. The next dinner is Wed. Feb. 8. Ham is on the menu.
On Feb. 10 at approximately 12:00 noon, Mr. Randy Groundwater will be at the Branch for anyone wishing for info, advice or assistance regarding: War Disability Pension Applications, Reviews and Appeals; Treatment of Entitled Veterans: Applications for Benevolent Funds and War Veterans Allowances, including widows. You are requested to contact the Branch at 519-326-0073 or the Branch Service Officer Bob McKee.
The next General Meeting is Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary meeting is Jan. 24.
Novice Majors face stiff competition in Grimsby tournament
Grimsby Winter Classic
The Southpoint Novice Majors participated in the Grimsby Winter Classic Tournament which took place January 5th through 8th. The Capitals were 0-3 during the weekend but played with a lot of heart against some pretty stiff competition.
Game 1 against Simcoe was a tough match resulting in a 9-0 loss for the Capitals. Caleb Babkirk was named Southpoint’s first MVP for the tournament and Thomas Chauvin earned the team’s Hard Hat and title of Captain.
Southpoint faced Bracebridge in a very close Game 2 with a final score of 4-2 for Bracebridge. The Capitals’ two goals were scored by Thomas Jennings who was named MVP for the game. The first goal was assisted by both Evan Ouellette and Caleb Babkirk, and the second goal was assisted again by Evan Ouellette and Michael Vida. Brennan Pulley was given the team’s Hard Hat to lead as Captain in Game 3.
The Capitals’ final game was against Belleville resulting in a 1-7 loss for Southpoint. Michael Vida scored the team’s only goal, naming him MVP, assisted by Thomas Jennings. Alex Jadischke earned the team’s Hard Hat and title of Captain.
League Action
The Capitals Novice team had a busy weekend playing in Chatham on Saturday the 14th and home on Sunday the 15th.
Saturday’s game was against Kent Cobras and started out as a pretty even match but ended in a tough loss for the Southpoint Capitals. Thomas Jennings
scored both of the Capitals’ two goals with the first assisted by both Michael Vida and Evan Ouellette; second was assisted by Caleb Babkirk (28) and again by Evan Ouellette. Luke Tatomir earned the team’s Hard Hat and title of Captain for filling in as a forward while playing defense all season. Final score 8-2 Kent.
The Capitals faced off against the Essex Ravens on Sunday in 0-6 loss for Southpoint. Austin Neufeld earned the team’s Hard Hat for displaying some good stick handling skills. Austin leads the Capitals as their Captain in their next game against Belle River.
Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com
Songwriters Series success
Happy 40th Birthday JAMIE
Heather Gartner, Public Health Nurse (left) with the Windsor Essex Health Unit, and Theresa Sarkis, Youth Engagement Specialist with the Windsor Essex Health Unit, were at Leamington District Secondary School on Friday, January 13 with the Lungs are for Life display showing students how tobacco smoke damages your lungs. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is celebrating National Non-Smoking Week by offering Hocus Pocus Vanish Smoking, a comprehensive tobacco use prevention initiative to all Grade 4 students in Windsor and Essex County. The Health Unit, in partnership with the Windsor Police Service, Kingsville O.P.P., the Lung Association and area school boards, has collaborated to make this program a success. National Non-Smoking Week runs from January 15 to 21. Youth smoking has declined in Ontario over the past few years with fewer students using tobacco at an early age.
Mac James elected new chair at Ontario
Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association
There is a new leader in place at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA). Potato grower Mac James was elected Chair of the Board at the organization’s 153rd annual general meeting held Jan. 9-11 in Niagara Falls. He succeeds Brian Gilroy, who stepped down after serving two years as OFVGA’s chair.
“Fruit and vegetable growers are faced with many issues that affect the viability of our farms, from labour, research and crop protection to safety nets and property issues,” says James. “The need for horticulture to have a strong voice has never been greater and as the OFVGA’s new chair, I’m looking forward to working with our government and industry partners on behalf of our members.”
James is a lifelong farmer from the Leamington area, where he grows potatoes, peppers and other horticultural crops on a century farm. He has been on the OFVGA board for seven years, most recently serving two one-year terms as Vice Chair of the organization. James is also currently a director with the Ontario Potato Board.
OFVGA’s 2012 board also includes directors Brian Gilroy (apples) who is also serving as chair of the property section, Norm Charbonneau (small fruit/berries), Jason Verkaik (fresh vegetable – muck), Ray Duc (grapes), Jason Ryder (asparagus), Fred Meyers (tender fruit), Jan VanderHout (greenhouse), Don Taylor (greenhouse), Ken VanTorre (ginseng) and Mary Shabatura (fresh vegetable). Ex-officio board members are section chairs Ken Forth (labour), Mark Wales (safety nets), Charles Stevens (crop protection), Harold Schooley (research) and Murray Porteous (Canadian Horticultural Council).
“We have a strong and dedicated Board team at the OFVGA and it’s an honour for me to have been elected as their chair,” says James. “Collectively, we will continue to work towards building and maintaining a prosperous and sustainable fruit and vegetable industry in Ontario.”
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12TH ANNUAL
POLAR BEAR
Raising money for Childcan/Youth & Family Resource
The temperatures are starting to dip and partici pants in this year’s 12th an nual Polar Dip are begin ning to gear up for the frosty plunge.
Teams that have partici pated year after year know that planning ahead is key in this fun and fantastic fund raising event for Childcan and The Youth and Family Resource Network, which takes place on January 28th at the Lakeside Park Pa vilion in Kingsville (The plunge is at Cedar Beach).
Approximately 200 participants on 24 teams are expected in this year’s frigid frolic. It’s an exciting way for people in the community to help raise funds and awareness for two worthwhile causes. Over the past 11 years, the event has grown into one of the most successful Polar Bear Dips for charity in Ontario, and with the generous support of the community, raised over $500,000 for both organizations.
Last year’s dip raised a record $85,000 from the dip and dance. Those supporting this year’s event will help The Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County and Childcan raise much-needed funds to continue to provide services and support that will make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children and their families.
“What’s normal is forever changed the day you hear the news that your child has cancer,” said Kim Cavers, organizer of the Polar Dip and mother of a childhood cancer survivor.
That was 18 years ago! Keegan is almost 19 and has been cancer free for 17 years! Keegan beat the odds and survived childhood cancer, but parents Kim and Darrin continue to support and help fundraise for ChildCan.
If you’re not brave enough to take the dip, anyone can join the after party – an evening of Fire and Ice. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food from Just Jeff’s Gourmet Express, and entertainment by Local Honey. Tickets are $35. For more information, sign up online or contact Childcan at info@childcan.on.ca or YFRN at 519-733-8983.
January is Alzheimer Awareness Month
The month of January is Alzheimer Awareness Month and the “Forget Me Not” theme for 2012 encourages early diagnosis and treatment for better management of the disease.
Right now, over 500,000 Canadians have Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. By 2038, an estimated 1-1.3 million Canadians will have dementia.
financial and legal needs.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease. Symptoms include loss of memory, difficulty with day-to-day tasks, and changes in mood and behaviour. People may think these symptoms are part of normal aging but they aren’t. It is important to see
a doctor when you notice any of these symptoms as they may be due to other conditions such as depression, drug interactions or an infection. Use the checklist to find out if you or a family member/friend should speak to a doctor. Recognize the symptoms and find out for sure!
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A recent nationwide survey conducted by the Alzheimer Society of Canada found that almost half of the respondents lived with symptoms of dementia for a year or more before seeing a doctor because they didn’t know the facts. During the 2012 Alzheimer Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society encourages residents to understand the benefits of early diagnosis, which include: receiving care and support to improve quality of life; being prescribed treatment to reduce symptoms; time to plan and adjust in making importance decisions about future medical,
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the nine weeks of Wednesday Soup Kitchens. The generous donations from the community helped to support five families who were adopted for Christmas, three seniors and the area food banks. (SUN file photo)
CARD OF THANKS
Thank You
I wish to thank my church family and my friends for attending my Open House in honour of my 80th birthday.
Margaret Dama
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Ina Saunders would like to express our heartfelt thanks to family and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and memorial donations. Thanks also to the Hammond Funeral Home for their kind, caring and compassionate service; to Rev. Paul Rodey for his excellent service; for the service provided by the Lily Rebekah Lodge #49 District #20 and also for the luncheon provided by “our friends” of the Wheatley and District Friendship Club.
Many Thanks, The Saunders Family
Seeking submissions for Hearts, Arts & Winter art show
The Leamington Arts Centre is seeking submissions for the Hearts, Arts & Winter Art Show, which will be on display from February 1-25.
This winter and Valentine’s themed show is open to all visual artists and artisans. All mediums will be accepted in 2D and 3D with no size restrictions. There is a maximum of three entries per artist allowed, with an entry fee of $10 per piece.
IN MEMORIAM
All work submitted must be in the theme of winter and/or Valentine’s Day. The work must be original and not copies, derivatives or artworks based in any way on other copyrighted or
published paintings, photographs or other artistic works. They must be entirely executed by the applicant. Prints or giclées of original artworks are acceptable, as well as photography, digital
OBITUARY
Elmer Frederisy
Elmer Frederisy, 101 years, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
photography and printmaking prints. Saturday, January 28 at 4 p.m. is the deadline for submissions. Entry forms are available for pickup at the Leamington Arts Centre, 72
Talbot St. W., or online at www.leamingtonartscentre. com
The exhibit opens February 1. A reception is planned for Friday, February 3 from 7-9 p.m.
OBITUARY
Arthur Jacob Unger
Arthur Jacob Unger, 72 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
Sweet are the memories that never fade Of the one we loved but could not save;
Treasured are the memories ever Of the happy hours we spent together.
Alwaysinourhearts,yourfamily
CAREER OPPS.
Beloved husband and best friend for 75 years to Mildred (nee Whittal). Loving father of Douglas Frederisy and wife Joella, Utah; Eleanor and Robert Boultinghouse, Kingsville; and predeceased by infant daughter Judith Laura. Dearest grandfather of Douglas Jr. (Terri), Sarah (Foti), Julie (Matthew), Lisa, Bethany (Martin) and Keely (Jeremy); great-grandfather of 8 and great-great-grandfather of 3. Predeceased by his sisters Elizabeth, Vivian, Genevieve and June, and sister-in-law Marjorie and brothersin-law Clifford, Russell, Albert.
Elmer was the ‘Maytag Man’ for many years, serving households within Essex County.
Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631), on Friday from 1-3 and 4-6 p.m.
Funeral service to celebrate Elmer’s life will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 10 a.m. Rev. Paul Rodey officiating. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Wheatley.
If you wish to donate in Elmer’s memory the family has asked that donations be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Lung Association, or to a charity of your choice.
Family and friends may share their memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
SOUTHPOINT SUN
Beloved husband and best friend of Ingrid (Wiebe). Loving father of Sonja Unger (Bob Perin), Michael (Michelle) and Tom (Paula). Cherished Opa of Emma, Alessandra, Jacob, Aiden, Charlotte, Lucas, Everett and Triston. Dear brother of Irma Janzen (Henry), Elsie Neufeld (Ernie Rempel), the late Jacob Unger and late wife Kathy, and late brother-in-law Alf Neufeld. Survived by many nieces and nephews.
Art was a lifetime farmer and businessman whose true passion was his family. He was a longtime Director of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Producers Marketing Board and a lifetime member of the Rhine Danube Sportsmen’s Club.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m.
Funeral service to celebrate Art’s life was held at the funeral home Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Leamington Hospital Foundation.
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
FRANCHISE OPPS.
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DIETITIAN (Full-time position). This position will be based at Bingham Memorial Hospital (Matheson, ON), and will provide Clinical Nutrition services and Diabetes Program and longterm care services. Must hold a Bachelor Degree in Dietetics, have successfully completed an accredited internship program and be eligible for membership in the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Excellent salary, employee benefits, travelling compensation package and a signing bonus is available.
M.I.C.s GROUPof Health Services (View job ad at www.micsgroup.com) Fax: 705-2582645, resumes@micsgroup.com.
PHARMACIST: Permanent Full Time ($120,000-$150,000+Benefits). The Pharmacist direct clinical support for three Hospital sites within MICs. Qualifications: Degree in Pharmacy (BScPhm, PharmD). Licensed with the Ontario College of Pharmacy. Recent/current acute care/hospital pharmacy experience.
MECHANICALTEAM LEADER
Required for Meadow Lake OSB Limited Partnership, a world-class strand board (OSB) facility near Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. Will be responsible for directing and supervising the mechanical maintenance team with maximizing equipment avail. and uptime at minimum cost. With focus on continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance functions.
QUALIFICATIONS: Millwright certificate with a provincial or inter-provincial ticket or equivalent training, experience with hydraulic systems, previous supervisory experience in an industrial environment, excellent interpersonal skills, familiarity with computerized maintenance systems, good knowledge of OSB manufacturing, continuous process operations, large industrial machinery and 24-hr. operations. If you are interested in being a member of our team, please go to WWW.TOLKO.COM and submit your resume by JANUARY25,2012.
Senior Home Care - Make It Your Business! Reap the benefits of a growing demographic. Living Assistance Services is franchising across Canada. Contact David Porter at 1-855-483-2273 or d.porter@laservices.ca. Visit us at www.laservices.ca/franchise.
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REALESTATE
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HELPWANTED
PROJECTLEADER - As part of Environmental Services you will work on the single family property line recycling service. To apply, visit Careers.Regina.ca Closing: Jan 27/12.
VACATION/TRAVEL
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STEELBUILDINGS
STEELBUILDINGS FOR ALLUSES! Beat the 2012 steel increase. Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. A-Z Technical Bldg. Systems Inc.: PreEngineered Steel Buildings. Since 1978! Stamp drawings & leasing available. Ask for Wally: Toll-Free at 1-877743-5888, Fax (416) 626-5512. www.a-ztech.on.ca.
BIG BUILDING SALE... "CLEARANCE SALE YOU DON'TWANTTO MISS!" 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
EMPLOYMENT OPPS.
CANADIAN TAXPAYERS FEDERATION has openings for Commission
Sales Reps offering generous bonus incentives & residual income. Info-line Toll-Free 1-866-443-6020. Email: national.manager@taxpayer.com, Interviews 1-800-667-7933 Ext: 111, Website: www.taxpayer.com. Full-Time AZ FASTApproved Single and Team Drivers Wanted. Competitive Rates & Benefits, Incentive Program, Paid Waiting Time & Border Crossing. SINGLES-Open board. TEAMS-Dedicated & Open Board Runs Available. TOLLFREE 1-800-567-2609 Ext. 230. www.elginmotorfreight.com.
BUSINESS OPPS.
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FREE FREE VENDING MACHINES Creates your own CASH INCOME. Up to $100,000.00 + per year. Protected Territories Going Fast. For Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website: WWW.TCVEND.COM.
FOR SALE
SAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY& SAVE MONEYwith your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
#1 HIGH SPEED INTERNET$28.95 / Month. Absolutely no ports are blocked. Unlimited Downloading. Up to 5Mps Download and 800Kbps Upload. ORDER TODAYAT www.acanac.ca or CALLTOLLFREE: 1-866-281-3538. CAN'TGETUPyour stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help? No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6590.
SOUTHPOINT SUN
LARGE MAIN FLOOR apartment in fourplex for rent in Wheatley, perfect for quiet couple. Coin laundry on site. First, last & references required. $825 per month. Call 519-322-5567. ja4-tf
Building Fridge & Stove Utilities included For viewing please call
Sensibly. Group meets every Monday 6 p.m. at Wheatley United Church. Call Cheryl at 519-825-9194 or Ellen at 519-825-4317 or visit website: www.TOPS.org. Everyone welcome. tf 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rentin Kingsville, 124 Division Rd. N. Seniors only. 322-0920 or 3261577. no16-tf
Business envelopes, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Rick at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf
SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf
JACK RICCI STUD SERVICE (Just kidding). HDTV antenna systems, satellite dishes, aiming & accessories, specialty and nondenominational free religious programming. Angel 3ABN 7th Day, etc. on G19 satellite, burglar alarms, telephone, paging, intercom and background music systems. Sales and service. Prewire your new house. 519-326-8973, ricci@mnsi.net. ja4-25c
Jack Morris Auctions Inc.
Auction Sale
From the estate of Dr. John & Donna Chick & others Wednesday, January 25 at 10:00 am
At Heritage Village, 6155 Arner T.L (Cty Rd 23), Essex, selling 6 Keirstead family original paintings, other art work, db. pedestal dining table w/8 chairs; buffet; china hutch; round oak dining table w/6 Windsor chairs & 2 leaves; sofas; small tables; lg. oriental rug; tiffany style table lamp; gone with the wind coal oil lamp & electric lamps; two R. Doultons’s; Lladro’s; Herend Hungary pcs; misc. china, crystal; service for 12 Community plate ‘Modern Baroque’; lovely table linens; Consigned: 102 pcs. cornflower; Blue Mountain pottery; 13 R. Doultons; Shelley; pink, green, iris, blue depression; Carnival; Moorcroft; etc; antique furniture & quantity of primitives.
Terms: cash, debit, Visa, MC, 3% premium (waived for cash) Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530
Details & many photos of this spectacular auction sale at www.jackmorrisauctions.com
T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds
GENERAL FARM WORKER in greenhouse. 45-60 hours per week including weekends and holidays. No overtime. Apply by email: chibante001@hotmail.com. ja11-25c
BUSY RV DEALERSHIP looking for experienced technician. Fax resume to 519-326-6567. au24-tf
THE STRAND ON MAINhas an opening for a qualified Nail Technician. Must have experience and be up to date, professional and pleasant. Only drop off resume at 65 Main St. W, Kingsville. Or email Sharon at: beautifulyou@thestrandonmain.com ja18-fe8c
Seeking Pharmacy Technician. Please send resume to chantal@lmrx.ca
Seeking
Full-Time Delivery & Maintenance
Needs police clearance. Ability to lift 50lbs or more. Light maint. of equipment and operation of power tools. Please apply in person by January 20th. Ask for Samantha. 197 Talbot St. W., Leamington
MUSIC LESSONS at Rebel Cowboy in Wheatley. Call 519-825-3330. jn8-tfc
ANTENNAS
JACK RICCI ANTENNA SPECIALIST - HDTV antenna systems, satellite dishes, aiming & accessories, specialty and non-denominational free religious programming. Angel 3ABN 7th Day, etc. on G19 satellite, burglar alarms, telephone, paging, intercom and background music systems. Sales and service. Prewire your new house. 519-326-8973, ricci@mnsi.net. ja4-25c
Please bring resume in person by Friday, January 27, 2012
We are a well-established, full service law firm providing legal services to a growing list of clients in Leamington, Kingsville and the surrounding communities. We are seeking to hire an associate lawyer for our litigation and general practice areas. The ideal candidate will have experience in: Civil/Commercial litigation, Corporate/commercial, Residential real estate, Wills and estate planning, Estates
As a lawyer, you would be expected to work independently and contribute to the entire practice.
If you are interested in relocating or establishing your law career in our vibrant community, please contact us in confidence to discuss the possibilities. Resumes will be accepted until January 31st, 2012.
Please forward your resume by email to admin@ricciennsrollier.ca
