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Soup’s on with Leamington’s own ‘Soup Guru’
By Sheila McBrayne
Every Wednesday at lunch from now until Christmas, Bill Dunn and his group of volunteers are serving up hot homemade soup for everyone and anyone.
Dunn, an employee at the Great Canadian Superstore decided he wanted to do something special for his community. Dunn is a member of the Leamington Masonic Lodge #290 and has seen the behind-thescenes kindness that the organization extends to needy families at Christmas. “It’s not always reported or made known, but the Masons already donate, I just wanted to help add to that… Just adding my God-given talent of soup-making,” said Dunn who makes all the soups himself. Money raised through donations will be donated to The Salvation Army and needy families.
“I just love making and creating different soups and playing with flavours.
A friend of mine called me the Soup Guru and it kinda of stuck… He made up the stickers for the containers for me,” said Dunn On the menu last week was creamy potato bacon, squash-apple and vegetar-
ian vegetable soups. For the first week Dunn prepared about 30 litres of soup. Carolyn Omstead brought a big pot of beef barley to add to the choices. This week Dunn already had planned a new array of soup choices. With seven more weeks of Wednesday Soup Kitchens, he has plans to make a Portugese chicken noodle, German-Mennonite summer borscht, green pea and ham, cream of broccoli and many other gourmet soups. Each week features one vegetarian choice. Dunn is paying
for the ingredients and making all the soup himself. He has already had an offer by a business to sponsor one soup, which cuts down on Dunn’s expenses. Leamington’s Alberto’s Bakery donated the buns; Windsor Factory supplied the large jug of juice; and Great Canadian Superstore suppied the bowls and takeout cups. Any business interested in sponsoring a soup is welcome.
“This community is just so fantastic. Everything is volunteer. The support is just incredible… Every
week we’re going to sit down and see what we need to do to improve. It’s a learning process. We’ll keep adding more soup every week if we run find we’re running out,” said Dunn. Coincidently, after Dunn had already decided to make and hand out soup he was given ‘a sign’. “I was talking to an older gentleman who told me during The Depression he remembered his dad taking him to a soup kitchen to get a bowl of hot soup… I think God’s trying to tell me something. He telling me to
do this,” said Dunn. This is the first year that Dunn has attempted this community project and admits that he will be learning as he goes along.
“I have some help to do this and God bless themeveryone for jumping in,” said Dunn.
Soup will be served each Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. – eatin at the Masonic Hall on John Street or takeout –from now until Christmas. Be sure to stop by.
Nominations called for Conservation Awards
Do you know someone who has contributed to environmental improvements in the past year? If so, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) wants to hear about them.
ERCA is calling for nominations for its 2010 Conservation Awards. These awards honour and recognize those in the community who have made outstanding contributions towards improving our natural environment, and ultimately the health and quality of life in the Essex Region.
There is a critical need for local environmental protection and restoration. While the United Nations has indicated that at a minimum at least 12% of any region must consist of natural areas, in the Essex Region merely 7.5% of our local landscape remains in its natural state. It is extremely important to recognize and thank all those who make a tangible contribution toward achieving this goal. The annual awards will be presented to individuals and organizations in three categories:
• The Education Award for excellence in conservation education programs or projects in schools, organizations, companies, youth groups, etc.
• The Volunteer Award for outstanding effort in volunteering time and services for conservation programs and projects.
• The Environmental Achievement Award for programs or projects undertaken which have enhanced the region’s environment. In addition to individuals and organizations, municipalities can also be nominated for environmental achievements.
To submit a nomination, simply write a one-page summary of the individual or organizational accomplishments. Please be sure to include the category, name, address and phone number of the nominee, in addition to your own name, address and telephone number. Nominations close on Friday, December 10, 2010.
At left Soup Guru Bill Dunn ladles soup with help from volunteer John Penner.
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Council shorts for November 8
Hodgins Street Rezoning Short and Sweet
The public meeting to receive comment on an application to transfer a small parcel of land on Hodgins Street from a farm to a neighbouring residential lot was quickly ended when no objections were heard by town council. The need for the public meeting was technical: the land to be transferred had to be re-zoned to residential, and the farm had to receive permission to have only 53m of frontage rather than the required 60m. Since there were no objections, council approved the change and passed the required by-law amendment in short order.
Gating the Walkway between Joanne Court and Alderton Street
For some time acts of vandalism at night near the walkway between Joanne Court and Alderton Street have been a thorn in the side of residents, police and town council. Back in April, a by-law was passed banning the use of the walkway between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and providing for a set fine of $75.00 under the Provincial Offences Act. At Monday’s town council meeting council received a report from administration addressing the idea of installing gates that could be locked at night. Administration did not recommend the idea, but council has endorsed it for further consideration at budget time. The proposal would be to lock the gates at night and unlock them in the morning.
Corporate Communications Committee to be Formed
While stopping short of dictating the composition of the committee, town council strongly endorsed the proposal to establish a new committee charged with the responsibility of enhancing and expanding local government communica-
Leamington Chamber has new president
Dharmesh Patel was named as the new President of the Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, November 4. Patel replaces former President Nick Mastronardi who resigned last month along with the Chamber’s Treasurer Natalie Hart –Tilley.
Patel was also recently named the Chair of the newly established Wheatley Business Improvement Association (BIA).
Patel owns and manages businesses in both locations - Howard Johnston Inn, Leamington and Subway in Wheatley .
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tion with the public. In supporting the recommendation in the report of Anne Miskovsky, the town’s Economic Development Officer, members of council were enthusiastic about the prospect of enhancing the involvement of residents through better communication. Councillor Rick Atkin suggested area by area town hall meetings to hear the special concerns of localized neighbourhoods and a return to annual parks and recreation public meetings to hear what residents want for their local parks. Councillor Hilda MacDonald asserted that Facebook needs to be used, while Councillor John Paterson, speaking as mayor-elect, revealed his intention to establish a Mayor’s Youth Committee in addition to the good ideas contained in the report. All members of council agreed to discuss the composition and size of the committee after the new council is sworn in.
Is Snow Removal Contract Too Good to be Believed?
Council accepted the low tender from Fischer Landscape and Snow Removal of Wheatley for salting and snow removal at the Recreation Complex for the next three years, but not without many expressing grave misgivings about the job being done right at the low tender price. The tender was less than half of what was anticipated. After assurances from administration that they had done due diligence checking the equipment and references of the company the contract was let for $44,610 over three years.
Auditions for local showcase of talent
Ensemble and Community Living Essex County, working in partnership to support families, are pleased to invite local artists to audition for the upcoming Windsor-Essex Loves Talent Showcase to be held in early February.
The Windsor-Essex Loves Talent Showcase will provide local performers an opportunity to showcase their talents – singing, dancing, juggling, etc. It will be possible to accommodate artists who wish to perform to recorded music as well as competitors with live musical accompaniment. Auditions for the Talent Showcase will be held on Tuesday, November 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the offices of Community Living Essex County located at 372 Talbot Street North in Essex. Auditions are open to those 8-21 years of age.
Those interested in auditioning can RSVP by mail to ensemble@communitylivingessex.org or by calling 519-7766483 ext. 225.
The Legend, Earl Skidmore retires after 49 years at St. Louis School
By Sheila McBrayne
It is a rare occasion these days when someone can celebrate close to 50 years in the same career. For an educator, it’s even more extraordinary, when that career has been in the same school. Last weekend, the school community at St. Louis Catholic Elementary in Leamington, along with members of the WindsorEssex Catholic District School Board celebrated the amazing career of Earl (The Legend) Skidmore. Earl has spent his entire career at St. Louis as both a teacher and a principal.
Earl began his career in 1961 at St. Joseph’s Catholic School at the age of 20. In 1963 he became the principal at the new St. Louis Catholic School in Leamington. As he tells the story, the school’s first pick moved away and he was probably the last choice, but as anyone who knows Earl, knows they made the perfect selection. Earl served as the school’s principal for about 15 years and then he did something that many would
not have done. He gave up his position as principal to return to the classroom.
“It took 15 years for me to decide, it [being principal] wasn’t to my liking… I wanted to teach… I was fortunate to be here from day one, and I’ve enjoyed every day of it,” said Skidmore.
On Sunday, November 7
St. Louis’ gymnasium was filled with former students, colleagues and Board members who came to wish him well in his retirement. Earl, 70, actually taught his last Grade 7 class earlier this year. He came back this fall, but strictly as a volunteer around the school.
Fond memories and stories about Mr. Skidmore the gym teacher and coach were shared throughout the afternoon. Mr. Skidmore, or The Legend, as he has become known as, can recall various
years when ‘his Crusader teams’ did well, winning titles and trophies and pennants that cover the gymnasium walls. In fact, the gymnasium has been named after Earl Skidmore.
During his 49 years of teaching, he has taught three generations of students. Fellow St. Louis teacher Lucy Molliconi was at one time a student of Mr. Skidmore. So too was her mother, Fatima Branco, who was in his first Grade 8 class in 1961. Lucy’s daughter Kaitlyn Molliconi was a student in Mr. Skidmore’s last Grade 7 class in June 2010. Three generations who shared the same teacher, now that is spectacular.
“Teaching was something I loved doing and I got paid for it,” said a humble Mr. Skidmore. “I feel really good about retiring at this
time. I think it’s the right time,” he said.
Earl “The Legend” Skidmore was hononoured for his 49 years of teaching at St. Louis Catholic School. Pictured here are three generations of students that Mr. Skidmore taught in his career. From left to right, are Kaitlyn Molliconi, Lucy Molliconi, Earl Skidmore and Fatima Branco. (SUN Photo)
The driveway into St. Louis Catholic School has a new street sign acknowledging the driveway as Skidmore Dr.
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Why We Remember
We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of 117,000 Canadians who died in two World Wars, the Korean War, and other global theatres of war including present-day Afghanistan will be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; they died for Canada. The meaning of their sacrifice rests with our collective national consciousness; our future is their monument.
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These wars touched the lives of Canadians of all ages, all races, all social classes. Fathers, sons, daughters, sweethearts were killed in action, were wounded, and many of those who returned were forever changed. Those who stayed in Canada also served – in factories, in voluntary service organizations, wherever they were needed.
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Yet, for many of us, war is a phenomenon viewed through the lens of a television camera or a journalist’s account of battles fought in distant parts of the world. Our closest physical and emotional experience may be the discovery of wartime memorabilia in a family attic. But even items such as photographs, uniform badges, medals and diaries can seem vague and unconnected to the life of their owner. For those of us who were born during peacetime, all wars appear to be far removed from our daily activities.
Should Remembrance
Day be a statutory holiday?
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As Canadians, we often take for granted our current way of life, our freedom to participate in cultural and political events, and our right to live under a government of our choice. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms in our constitution ensures that all Canadians enjoy protection under the law. The Canadians who went off to war in distant lands went in the belief that such rights and freedoms were being threatened. They truly believed that “Without freedom there can be no enduring peace and without peace no enduring freedom.”
In remembering their service and their sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom they fought to preserve. These men and women had faith in the future and by their acts gave us the will to preserve peace for all time. On Remembrance Day, we acknowledge the courage and gallantry of those who served their country. During times of war, individual acts of heroism occurred frequently; only a few were recorded and received official recognition. In remembering all who served, we recognize the many who willingly endured the hardship and the fear so that we could live in peace.
And that is why we must remember. See you at the Cenotaph on Thursday.
There is a Private Member’s Bill that was put forward on Thursday, November 4 to make Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Ontario rather than Family Day.
Remembrance Day is a paid holiday for federal employees and in Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Ontario is one of only two provinces where Remembrance Day retail closures are subject to municipal by-laws. The rules are inconsistent from municipality to municipality. Outside Ontario, only Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec have children attending school on November 11th. The Bill also states that schools would hold a Remembrance Day service on the last day before Remembrance Day.
Should November 11 be a statutory holiday?
I can tell you that everything I learned about Remembrance Day I learned at school. I had a grandfather that died before I was born who served for the British Cavalry in World War I. That’s the extent of my personal connection.
What I do remember were the grade school assemblies where local veterans came and talked about their experiences. I remember walking down to the cenotaph in town to participate in the town’s service. The stores in town would close their blinds and lock their doors to come and participate as well. It was a great sign of respect.
I recall the people walking up to lay the wreaths and how the ground was quickly covered with red and green. I recall some years there was snow on the ground and how cold it was standing perfectly still, but how lucky we were to participate.
If Remembrance Day became a holiday, how many families would attend a Remembrance Day service? Or would it be another day that parents scramble to find a babysitter while they go to work? Or would it just become a great time for a long weekend to maybe start Christmas shopping?
I understand that the MPP who introduced this bill is trying to pay respect to our war veterens, but I just wonder if people would use this ‘holiday’ for other purposes.
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Do you think Remembrance Day should be a statutory holiday?
Sherry Chambers
“Yes I do – for everyone, and for the kids in school, so they can go to the service and take part in remembrance.”
John Tilsley
“Yes I do. Those people fought for our freedom and they should be remembered on that day.”
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Dear Editor:
Remembrance Day
November 11th has long stood as the day Canadians pause to remember the sacrifices made by our veterans who gave of themselves so that we might enjoy freedom from tyranny and oppression.
Each year at this time, we pause to remember those who fought and died for our country, to ensure that we could live in the greatest country of all. We pause to reflect on what they fought for, and what it means to each of us. And we pause to reaffirm our promise to them that we will never forget their sacrifice.
Here in Ontario, we continue to renew that promise every year – in ways both significant and small – to ensure that, while time passes, the lessons learned and the spirit of the sacrifice made by our veterans is not forgotten.
That is why we visit the Ontario Veteran’s Memorial at Queen’s Park, to commemorate our veterans from the Fenian Raids to the present day.
It is why we’ve made changes to help families of Canadians serving our country in the military get quick access to OHIP when they move to our province.
And it’s why you may now see veterans driving cars with Veteran’s License Plates on that part of Highway 401 now known as the “Highway of Heroes” – and on roads and highways across our province.
These are the ways we recognize our society’s commitment to our veterans. As Ontarians, we appreciate the sacrifices our veterans made, and we will continue to honour them now and in the future.
But while monuments and programs are wonderful ways to recognize the contribution made by our veterans, I would like to urge you all, this Remembrance Day, to personally take a moment and shake the hand of a veteran. Personally thank them for what they sacrificed for our country. Because that thank you, that personal connection between two people, means the world to them. And for what they sacrificed, it is the least we can do. Lest we forget.
Sincerely,
Pat Hoy, MPP Chatham-Kent Essex
Joe Buchenauer
“Yes. It should be a day to remember what the veterans did for us and what we have today that we can celebrate.”
Brian Brockman
“Absolutely. That’s the least we can do to honour past veterans and those currently serving in the military.”
If all else fails, there are cinnamon bun candles
Eating has always been a highlight of my day and a priority I schedule my next move around. From a very young age, I have found comfort in the kitchen both while cooking and eating. The fact that my mother welcomed me by her side to learn while she cooked was a gift. The sweet and savory smells of my childhood were real, and ones that I continue to enjoy creating for my family.
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It was a common occurrence to arrive home from school to the aroma of fresh baked bread or warm oven-baked cookies. Consequently, my favourite part of a loaf of bread became the heel or the end piece. I assume that those who skip over the end have never been given the first hot slice, smothered in creamy melted butter
Heel of bread, turkey skin, lickings from the icing bowl, peas fresh from the pod, and the last of the meat off a bone were some of the tastes I experienced as part of a large family when I happened to be in the right place at the right time. Nothing special lasted too long!
Family gatherings centered on an array of individual’s famous dishes. One special Christmas gathering took place at my Aunt Doris and Uncle Whit Wigle’s. It stands out in my mind as an outstanding culinary production. At this gathering everything was done like a ‘Hallmark moment’, including the whole roasted pig with an apple in its mouth. A very impressionable sight for a young person to say the least, and possibly why a few have now become vegan.
My aunt and uncle owned the Wigle’s Motel on Talbot St. E. in Leamington. Before I can remember, they ran a full-course dining room. In later years, they specialized in breakfast and served many from near and far including Lily Tomlin and Pierre Elliot Trudeau.
During my teen years, I worked with my aunt and uncle serving breakfast, and continued to learn more cooking skills and the ‘art of entertaining’. I will never forget taking an order from a bird watcher one spring morning. This particular customer, like many of the ‘early birders’, placed a very healthy order that included oatmeal, dry toast and tea. My aunt took one look at it and hollered out from the open door kitchen, “Just because you watch birds, doesn’t mean you have to eat like one!”
Of course I was embarrassed at the time, but quickly learned that it was not only my aunt’s great cooking that people drove miles for, but also the camaraderie with the couple. With homemade preserves on every table and a story to go with each jar, the term culinary experience came alive. My Uncle Whit was very involved in gathering the quince for the jelly, the tomatoes from the garden and the special double-yoked eggs from Lamos’s egg farm.
One of the most important things I have learned to date about cooking is how to not stress over making a good meal. Open up the cupboard and gather up some of your favourite ingredients and go with your gut. In the end we all have to eat and how much more memorable it will be if we look at cooking as less of a chore and more as an experience that we can share with each other.
From the mouth of Julia Child, “Bon appetit.”
Vote for SpEqTRA to help them win $25,000!
By Sheila McBrayne
The election is over, but your vote is now more important than ever! SpEqTRA is entered in the Joey’s Only national contest (Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia) to win $25,000 for the local organization.
The Special Equestrians Therapeutic Riding Association, SpEqTRA for short, puts special needs individuals in the saddle and in control. The program enriches the lives of all participants, clients, parents, volunteers and instructors alike, bringing joy to all involved.
SpEqTRA was created to provide opportunities that challenge and allow for the personal growth of children and adults with developmental disabilities, through the use of therapeutic horseback riding. Therapeutic riding programs such as SpEqTRA have gained momentum over time, as
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science proves the benefits that come from equine therapy. With this research support comes long wait lists and long trips to facilities, so SpEqTRA was born out of this necessity. SpEqTRA meets a need in the community and has alleviated both inconvenience and frustration to those awaiting services.
Steadily growing, SpEqTRA began in 2005 with five clients, and now services close to 50 riders. How does riding make one feel? In the word’s of one of the clients, a very special young lady with cerebral palsy, “It just gives me courage really, it makes me feel really proud of myself.” SpEqTRA provides individualized programming, focusing on individual achievements, meeting each participant at their level of ability and encouraging them to reach new goals.
In order to continue to provide such a special program, fundraising is critical, and in a time of such economic downturn, many doors are closed. Small charities are often overlooked when larger charities are in the spotlight, and although all are in need of
dollars, smaller charities must work overtime to stay alive.
That’s where Joey’s Only comes into this story. To celebrate Joey’s Only 25th anniversary, the national chain of restaurants is offering a $25,000 Community Revival Project contest. Joey’s Only is giving away $25,000 in a video and essay contest for individuals to submit how they would spend $25,000 to “Revive the Community”.
“After being contacted by Leamington’s Joey’s Only, who have supported our efforts in the past, and informed us about this special community revival project, we were thrilled to submit our entry. In order to cover operational costs, including the adoption and care of the horses that are pivotal to our program, we need the help of this $25,000 prize to continue providing this incomparable service,” said Liz Windsor, Executive Director of SpEqTRA.
Cathy and Bernie Hall of Joey’s Only in Leamington were excited when they heard the news about the contest that their restaurant franchise had chosen to support. The Halls notified about 40 groups in the area to let them know that they could enter this contest and
potentially win the grand prize. “Now there’s a nomination, it’s up to us, up to the community to vote. We have to spread the word and get people to vote for SpEqTRA,” said Cathy Hall.
Public voting began on November 1 and ends on November 30, 2010 at 11:59:59 p.m. Vote online at http://www.joeys.ca/ contest/nominations.html. There is a limit of one vote per person/email address during the voting period. The SpEqTRA nomination is on page 5 of the site.
Mrs. Marie Peters along with Mr. Denny and Mrs. Carolyn Langlois are proud to announce the upcoming fall wedding of their children Lindsey Peters and Dylan Langlois. The couple will reside in Kingsville. Congratulations!
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Five-year-old Annika Hasson of Kingsville is one of the 50 SpEqTRA riders who benefit from this therapeutic riding program. Annika has CF and riding helps clear her lungs and she loves it! (SUN Photo)
Cardinal Carter Corner
Cardinal Carter staff and students have supported various local charitable causes over the past few weeks. Sixty devoted peer ministry and student council members participated in the “Halloween for Hunger” canned food drive, collecting over 9,000 cans. In addition to contributions from the community, local companies including Sunbrite and Heinz made generous donations. All items were given to the St. Vincent de Paul Society for distribution within our own community. Special thanks to St. Michael’s Parish and Blackburn Radio for their support.
On November 4, Cardinal Carter’s Annual Walkathon for Cancer was held at the school track. This year, participants walked in honour of Cardinal Carter’s own Stephanie Festa, and raised over $5,000 which was donated to the Hospice of Windsor Children’s Oncology Program.
Staff and students will once again be participating in Operation Christmas Child, an initiative that provides disadvantaged children in developing countries with a shoebox of Christmas gifts. Collections will take place in 4th period classes over the next few weeks.
Congratulations to Ariana Gendron, whose poem has been selected for the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation Christmas card; and to Gabriela Abbas whose artistic design was chosen for the cover. The cards will be sent to 8,000 area homes and all proceeds from this campaign will be used to provide medical equipment for Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
What Else is Happening at CC? The 1st annual Cardinal Carter Cougar Rally honouring grade 9 students was a tremendous success. This day of activities centred around faith formation. Students participated in games, a liturgy and a drama skit illustrating the values of integrity, loyalty, discipline and understanding. At the close of the day, the
grade 9s were formally welcomed by senior students and were commissioned with crosses made by Mr. Wigfield’s construction class.
On Oct. 29, Ms. Gava-Zompanti and Ms. Beltran took a group of students on a field trip to Hotel-Dieu Hospital to participate in a program entitled Prevent Alcohol and RiskRelated Trauma in Youth (PARTY). This program demonstrated to students the importance of making good choices. Students participated in a mock trauma code and visited the trauma, ICU and neurology units at the hospital. The students also had the opportunity to speak with a victim of a traumatic incident. The day provided many opportunities for the students to reflect on their own lives and had a great impact on all who participated.
Did you know? Mid-term report cards will be sent home with students Nov. 18 and parent-teacher interviews will be held Nov. 18 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the Cardinal Carter gymnasium.
The Cardinal Carter semi-formal will be held at the Leamington Roma Club on Nov. 19 beginning at 6 p.m.
Grade 9 students enjoy the Cardinal Carter Cougar Rally.
Cardinal Carter students participate in Hallowe’en for Hunger food drive.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12:
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Chili Luncheon at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S. Leamington, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dessert and beverage included. Adults $6; children $3; take-out available.
Kingsville Parks and Recreation is offering St. John Ambulance Baby Sitter Training Course from 9 a.m.4 p.m. at Kingsville Arena. Please call 519-733-2123 for more information.
Talbot Trail Theatre Company's 2010 production, "Oz", at 7:00 p.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Street East. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 for ages 6 and up and children 5 and under are free. Concessions will be available. Tickets are limited, so call now to reserve yours at (519)825-7433 - ask for Susan.
Fundraising Fish Fry and Dance at Leamington Court Retirement Residence, 1 Henry Ave. Dance from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., special guest Terry Raisbeck. Dinner from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Admission $5/person, proceeds to Leamington Salvation Army Food Bank.
Kingsville Court Retirement Residence is pleased to announce a Free Breakfast for Seniors 55+, 9:0011:00 a.m. Tour our facility and enter a chance to win a door prize. Please call for reservations before November 9, 519-733-6558.
The Kittenaide Program is holding its 7th Annual Benefit at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens in Ruthven from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 4-12 years. Ticket price includes entrance to all activities, Christmas Bazaar, Bake Sale, Cattail Auction plus entertainment by "Gone Wrong" and a pasta & salad buffet from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Proceeds to medical expenses for abandoned kittens. For tickets call 519-324-2729.
"Anything Goes" Flea Market, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Kingsville Lakeside Pavilion, Queen St. Gifts, crafts, collectibles, baked goods. Free admission. Net proceeds donated to the Kingsville Arena. For more information, please contact Anne at 519-733-9191 or 519-322-6590.
Discovery Day at United Mennonite Education Institute, 614 Mersea Rd. 6., Leamington. Grade 6,7 & 8 students are invited to check out UMEI Christian High School. Join our students from 12 until 3:00 p.m. for a free lunch, followed by an afternoon of fun filled activities. Call 519-326-7448 to register.
Boughs of Holly Christmas Tea and Bake Sale from 12 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul Street, Essex. Admission $5.00. Call 519-7767711 for more details.
Fall Yard Sale at Essex United Church, 53 Talbot St. South, in the gym, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Includes bake sale and lunch.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13:
Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington, presents Dale Butler and Friends at 7:00 p.m. Special guest: Dr. Stephan McDowell - cello. Freewill offering. Proceeds to the Salvation Army community food bank. Refreshments to follow.
Talbot Trail Theatre Company's 2010 production, "Oz", at 7:00 p.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Street East. Tonight's show includes dinner at 5:30 p.m. featuring Aunt Em's Thanksgiving Extravaganza. Tickets are $20.00 per person and will be sold in advance until Nov. 8th. There will be no "show only" seats available for this performance. Tickets are limited, so call now to reserve yours at 519825-7433 - ask for Susan.
Fresh Start Group for separated and divorced Catholics is holding an information meeting at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, Leamington, in the conference room. This is to provide you with a seventeen week program called "Journey of Hope". Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Deacon Alex at 519-326-2643.
South Shore Christian School is having a Good, Services and Talent Auction and Dinner. Supper is at 6:00 p.m. and the live auction will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the school - 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington. All are welcome.
4th Annual Christmas House Tour in Wheatley. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Tour will consist of 6 area homes and the Wheatley United Church, professionally decorated for the holidays. Refreshments and dessert will be available at Wheatley United Church, 59 Talbot St. W. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased in advance at the Wheatley Harbour Flower and Gift Shop, 7 Talbot St. W., 519-825-7277 or on the day of the tour at the church. Everyone ages 13 and up is invited to attend.
Soli Deo Gloria Singers in concert - "The Lord's Prayer" - 8 p.m. at U.M.E.I. Auditorium, Leamington. Advance tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students; available at Mennonite Savings Credit Union, 234 Erie St. South, Leamington. Tickets also available at the door for $12 for adults and $6 for students. Roast Beef Dinner from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Olinda-Ruthven United Church, 1907 Queen Blvd, Ruthven. Adults $12.50; children 6-12 $6.25; children under 5 free. Call 519-326-2506 or 519-326-4570. Wheelchair accessible.
Christmas Bazaar at New Beginnings Retirement Residence, 106 Talbot St. W., Leamington, from 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vendors, crafts, decorations, bake sale, 50/50 draw, warm drinks available. Free admission, free parking at rear.
Hudson Manor, 36 Lawson St., Tilbury, presents a Home Holiday Reveal Show from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. It will consist of Christmas crafts, holiday decorating, penny sale, raffles, door prizes and much more. Free admission.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will be holding a bazaar from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the gym at LEMC Church, 108 Mersea Rd. 3., Leamington. Something for everyone. Admission is $1. Lunch will be available to purchase.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14:
Knights of Columbus and Columbian Squires Bingo at the Unico Hall behind A & A Flooring at 37 Beech, Kingsville, starting at 2:00 p.m., doors open at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $5. 7 Regular Rounds and 3 Special Rounds. Refreshments available, open to all.
4th Annual Christmas House Tour in Wheatley. 124:00 p.m. The Tour will consist of 6 area homes and the Wheatley United Church, professionally decorated for the holidays. Refreshments and dessert will be available at Wheatley United Church, 59 Talbot St. W. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased in advance at the Wheatley Harbour Flower and Gift Shop, 7 Talbot St. W., 519-825-7277 or on the day of the tour at the church. Everyone ages 13 and up is invited to attend.
Soli Deo Gloria Singers in concert - "The Lord's Prayer" - 3:00 p.m. at U.M.E.I. Auditorium, Leamington. Advance tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students; available at Mennonite Savings Credit Union, 234 Erie St. South, Leamington. Tickets also available at the door for $12 for adults and $6 for students.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 - LAERC Meeting on at 6:30 pm. The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee will meet at Know Presbyterian Church, Leamington. For further info contact Carolyn Reid 519326-6776.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - Soup’n Salad Luncheon at the Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. Leamington (behind Jose’s), 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Over 30 different soups, salad bar, coffee, tea and dessert. Tickets: $8 advance; $10 at the door. Advanced tickets available at Century 21 (Leamington & Kingsville locations), United Communities Credit Union (Leamington & Kingsville locations).
Windsor Family Credit Union on the list of Top 50 best small and medium employers
Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) was named #1 in Southwestern Ontario and #12 in Canada on the list of the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada. The study, now in its sixth year, was published in the October 28 issue of Maclean’s magazine.
Becoming a Best Small and Medium Employer is a very detailed and competitive process. This national award program recognizes top employers with between 50 and 399 employees. The primary requirement to be named a Best Small and Medium Employer is high employee engagement. This is a measure of how positively employees feel about their employer, how likely they are to stay, and how committed they are to doing their utmost to achieve business objectives.
“We are very pleased to be named to the list with a ranking of #1 in Southwestern Ontario and #12 in Canada!” stated Marty Komsa, President & Chief Executive Officer of Windsor Family Credit Union. “The ranking is primarily based on feedback from our staff. We all work incredibly hard to make Windsor-Essex a great place to live and work and have developed comprehensive plans and programs for our employees to help WFCU achieve its goals. This recognition is a direct reflection of the exceptional work of all of our employees and of their positive attitude, dedication and loyalty to WFCU and its members.”
Participants are required to complete three surveys – the Employee Opinion Survey, the Leadership Team Survey and the Human Resources Survey. The results of the Employee Opinion Survey make up the vast majority of a participant’s score used to determine its ranking in the study. This year more than 160 companies across Canada qualified to participate in the study.
“We are truly honoured to receive this designation and accept it with a tremendous amount of gratification,” said Mr. Komsa. “We are extremely proud of our staff that continues to deliver exceptional service to our members. WFCU’s staff is extremely loyal and dedicated to following the vision and mission that we developed over 75 years ago. We are proud to be a local organization with employees that reside in Windsor and Essex County and thrilled to bring this recognition to our local community where we live and work.”
Study partners include Queen’s Centre for Business Venturing, the Queen’s University School of Business and Aon Hewitt. More information about the Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada is available online at http://business. queensu.ca/qcbv/sme.
Meet Erin Armstrong...
Erin Armstrong, 26 years old, has been singing since the age of 3. Erin laughed when she told me about that little 3-year-old girl: “I would sing anything I heard on the radio, or records my mom and dad played; and songs as simple as nursery rhymes. We listened to John Denver, Neil Diamond and Nana Mouskouri. I would sing all the time.” At day care and public school she would come home and teach her mother, Nancy Armstrong (a music teacher), all the new songs and they would harmonize together. At age 8 she taught herself to play the piano and had her first public performance with her mom and brother Brendan at the Half Century Centre for the Parkinson’s group. “My mother played guitar and we all sang,” she said.
This girl can really sing. You have probably heard her wonderful operatic voice singing the National Anthem at the Leamington Flyers opening hockey game, or at the Leamington Tomato Festival or the Harrow Fair. She has also sung at the Canadian Fan Appreciation Day at the Buffalo Bills (NFL) football game and at local charities and fundraising events. Erin had some radio airplay with the CBC in Vancouver during the Regional Metropolitan Opera Competition.
When Erin is home, she usually organizes a few concerts with other local musicians and singers. These concerts are usually fundraisers for local charities such as the Canadian Cancer Society and most recently for the new Leamington Playhouse that will be in the old Bank of Montreal building in uptown Leamington.
When she was home this past summer she held the “Music Moves” musical camp for children ages 6-12. It was a huge success with 76 students attending. Look for this camp again next summer, held at the Leamington United Church. Erin is also available for weddings and special events.
Music Music
Profiles... Profiles...
Formal training: In grade 5, Erin took piano lessons from Janice Founk for about 4 months. She continued with private piano lessons from Carmelle Shultz and guitar lessons from Tim Shultz. She attended UMEI in grade 9 and got a taste of the stage doing a production of The Gondoliers. She then went to LDSS from grade 10-OAC and was in the jazz band the concert band, the concert choir and vocal jazz choir, and she also had drama classes. She was always busy singing and acting. From 20012007 Erin took voice lessons with Peggy Dwyer and that really set her goals of achieving a musical path in her life and further education. Off she went to the University of Windsor’s four-year Bachelor of Music in vocal performance degree then on to the University of British Columbia, getting her two-year Masters of Music and a year of Artist Diploma.
Type of music: Erin describes her music as a mix of styles that covers folk, pop, Broadway and classical, including oratorio and opera.
Time spent rehearsing: On average, Erin practises vocal techniques and parts of operas and arias for 2-3 hours per day while accompanying herself on the piano.
Most interesting place she performed at: While at an international competition in Ningbo (China), the pianist for the competition did not speak English. They had Chinese students helping translate and Erin had to sing in the Chinese Mandarin language. This was a
true challenge. She also sang an Italian opera in Teplice in the Czech Republic. The conductor was trying to speak with Erin at about a grade 2 level of German. Even with all these language barriers, through the universal language of music they were successful and had wonderful performances. The food in both countries was very hard to adjust to, added Erin.
Brush with fame: At Opera Nuova in Edmonton, a vocal training program that Erin attended in 2009 and 2010, she had the pleasure of working with Nico Castel, who has performed and coached at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City for over 40 years. She also worked with Canada’s leading mezzo-soprano Judith Forst.
Most significant performance: Erin competed in Vancouver and was picked as one of four, out of 30 contestants, for the Regional Metropolitan Opera Competition. They then went to Seattle, Washington. Sadly Erin was unable to go in the competition because of bronchitis. Erin is going to compete this fall at the 2010 competition in Spokane, Wash-
ington.
CDs to date: Erin has done some recordings but they were made for study purposes only. (Her grandma got one. She is Erin’s biggest fan and supporter.) Erin will one day have a full CD of opera music and we look forward to that release.
Future plans: In 5 years time, Erin would like to be performing opera in North America and Europe. As of October 18, 2010, Erin entered into the next stage of her musical career by receiving her first professional contract as an emerging artist with the Calgary Opera.
If you could perform with anyone, who would that be?: Erin would love to be conducted live on stage at the Metropolitan Opera in New York by James Levine, who is the conductor in residence for the MET.
Website: You can contact Erin at erin.soprano@yahoo.ca.
So long Skipper
As a young boy playing baseball on the dusty diamonds of Dresden, I would step into the batter’s box, not as a chubby right fielder but as Cincinnati super slugger Johnny Bench. Bench along with Joe Morgan, Pete Rose and a long list of great players comprised the Big Red Machine. The man with his hand on the lever was manager George “Sparky” Anderson. He was a white haired little guy, a real pepper-pot who jogged onto the field, primarily to either yank the pitcher (he was nicknamed Captain Hook) or to take umbrage with the umpire. Remarkably, Sparky was only 36 years old when he took over the Reds. He looked 20 years older than his age. After a significant stint with Cincinnati he was fired, just as it happens to all managers and coaches eventually, though it was a big surprise at the time. The Reds’ loss was Detroit’s gain. Anderson joined the Tigers midway through the 1979 season and in less than 5 years (as he promised he’d do) he brought a world championship to the Motor City in 1984.
Sparky left us this past week at the age of 76. He died of complications associated with dementia. The tributes and replays of his time in Detroit only serve to remind me of how much I missed that guy. Nobody was better, especially when a microphone was placed in front of him.
Sparky and his buddy Ernie Harwell can now resume their long walks together
Canadian CrissCross
Cold case homicide investigation in Lakeshore reopened
Forget the tux and gown - join us for an evening of dressed down glam, great food, entertainment, prizes and more! Help your community and have fun doing it.
Bring a canned good for the Salvation Army and you will be entered into a draw.
Costume jewellery, purses and more available for purchase from the LDMH Gift Shop Inspirations.
The Ontario Provincial Police Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), under the direction of A/Detective Inspector Chris Avery, is refocusing on the 1977 death investigation involving 29-year-old Russell Floyd Cook. Cook was found deceased in a ditch on Concession Road 4-5 in Maidstone Township on December 23, 1977 after succumbing to a single gunshot wound to the chest.
As a result of new information that has come to light, the OPP has assigned additional resources to the investigation to identify the person or persons responsible for this murder.
The OPP will be conducting a news conference on Friday, November 12 at the Lakeshore OPP Detachment. The detachment is located at 775 Notre Dame Street in Lakeshore. The conference begins at 11:00 a.m. The media and the public are welcome to attend in the hopes of bringing the person(s) responsible for this murder to justice.
Herm and Elizabeth Dick took advantage of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital’s Planned Giving program donating $10,000 worth of investments to Leamington Hospital’s Dialysis Unit. Here they are seeing first hand the construction of this unit at Leamington Hospital.
OBITUARY
Pierina Belli
OBITUARY
Robert Cartlidge
It is with saddened hearts that we express the passing of our precious grandmother, Pierina Belli, who died surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 5th, 2010, at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor, Ontario, at the age of 84. We were fortunate to have celebrated her 84th birthday on November 1st, 2010, along with our family and friends. Nonna was the beloved wife of our late grandfather, Edoardo Belli (1964), the devoted mother of our mother, Marie and her husband, our father, Pat Cervini, of Leamington, Ontario. She was the loving sister of Maria Sperduti and husband Serafino, and Mario Grossi and wife Noreen, and dear sister-in-law of Natalina Grossi. Pierina was predeceased by her brothers: Cesino, Lorenzo and Antonio Grossi; her sisters: Iole Testa, Agnes Sperduti and Elia Valle; her brothers-in-law: Umberto Testa and Timoteo Sperduti; and her sister- in- law, Virginia Grossi. Our Nonna will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews and her dear friends and neighbours, Augusto and Domenica Cristofari. Pierina was born in Italy in 1926, married Edoardo Belli, our grandfather, in 1947 and after an arduous life in Italy immigrated to Canada in 1955 with our mother, Marie, for a more promising future in Canada. Life in Canada proved to be challenging after the untimely death of our Nonno Edoardo in 1964. As a single mother, Nonna struggled to make ends meet and to provide for her daughter. After 45 years of working at Omstead Foods in Wheatley, Ontario, she retired in 1993 but her work ethic still persisted. Living next door, she not only helped raise us but also contributed enormously to our well-being and providing emotional support and stability. Nonna found great joy in spending time with family and friends and shared a special bond with us, her grandchildren. She was an avid cook, baker and gardener. She showed her generosity by bestowing friends and family with her delicious meals and baked goods. From her beloved garden she shared plants, seeds and treasured dahlia bulbs. She took great pleasure in reading Italian poetry and novels, and in writing journals, especially about her family and us grandchildren. A master storyteller, she enchanted her grandchildren and family with folklore and songs from her childhood experiences in Italy. Although she was petite and barely five feet tall, our Nonna was a woman with a soaring spirit and strong heart. She instilled in us a powerful sense of integrity and a persistent work ethic. She was blessed with an outstanding memory, unrivaled courage, enduring patience, infinite humility, an endearing soul, and an unshakable faith in God. Although our Nonna could not give us the world as she wanted, through her virtues and qualities she gave us more than she could have imagined. Thank you Nonna, from the bottom of our hearts. We wish to extend a warm thank you to her “Angels” from Comcare – Carrie, Brenda, Vanessa and Denise –for their compassion and friendship and for taking such good care of our Nonna. And a very special thank you to the staff at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital and Windsor Regional Hospital (Western Campus).
Relatives and friends paid their respects at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, Ontario (326-2631), on Monday, November 8th from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
The funeral mass celebrating Nonna Pierina’s life was on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 at St. Michael’s Church, 21 Elliott Street, Leamington, Ontario, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Patrick Fuerth officiating. Entombment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Parish Prayers were said on Monday, November 8th at 8 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the following foundations: St. Michael’s Church, Leamington Hospital, Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital, Windsor Regional Hospital (Western Campus), Heart & Stroke, and Comcare Health Services. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
Like you would say to us Nonna, we love you, so much. – Edward, Patrick and Natalie Cervini
B&E at Classic Bingo
On November 7, police responded to a break and enter in the 13000 block of Desro Drive, Tecumseh. At approximately 3:00 a.m. the owner of Classic Bingo was alerted by his alarm company that the alarm had been tripped at his business. The owner immediately contacted police. Upon police arrival it was observed that the safe room had been broken into. The suspects had broken through the exterior wall of the building and attempts had been made to cut through the safe as well. The equipment that was used to break into the building was left at the site of entry. Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.
Robert Douglas (Bob) Cartlidge, 66 years, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Hotel Dieu Hospital on Friday, November 5th, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma.
Survived by his loving wife and best friend, JoAnn, Leamington, son Geoffrey, Windsor, daughter Megann and husband Jason Polak, Hamilton. Cherished grandfather of Marika Polak. Also survived by his sister Barbara and husband Garth Phibbs of Perrysburg, Ohio, and sister-in-law Marnee Folk and husband Terry Folk of Calgary. Beloved uncle of Courtney, Rob and Brooks Boyd of Florida, Fraser Phibbs and fiancée Maribeth Nitschke of Perrysburg, Ohio, Lindsey Phibbs of Royal Oak, Michigan, Christie and Ben Gardiner and Dawn Folk of Calgary. Loving son-in-law of Ann Relyea of West Vancouver, B.C. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Margaret (Peggy) Cartlidge and Douglas Cartlidge.
Bob practiced law in Leamington and Essex County for 36 years.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631), on Monday, November 8th from 7-9 p.m.
Memorial service to celebrate Bob’s life was held at the funeral home Tuesday, November 9th at 11 a.m. Cremation.
The family requests in lieu of flowers donations to the McCarty Cancer Foundation Support Group. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
Beware: Another Money Scam!
On November 2 a concerned citizen from the Town of Essex reported to police that he had received a letter in the mail containing a cheque in the amount of $1,500 from a company known as First State Solution. It has been confirmed that this is indeed a scam. The public is warned to use caution before sending any money in response to a phone call, letter or internet request. The fraudulent attempts to separate you from your hard earned money are becoming very creative. Be sure the request is genuine before you respond. It’s very difficult to recover your money or hold the fraudster accountable – think buyer beware!
The Leamington Flyers edged the Chatham Maroons 4-3 last Thursday during the annual Pink At the Rink night that raised more than $2,000 for breast cancer research. The win snapped the Flyers three-game losing streak and handed the Maroons their first three-game losing streak of the season.
2011 FLYERS UPDATE
The Flyers next game will be on Wednesday, November 10th when they travel to London… There will be no Thursday game this week, but the Flyers will host the Sarnia Legionnaires in a rare Saturday night home game on November 13. Game time is 7:10 p.m… The Flyers have named forward Nick Nicodemo team captain while Tyler Quigley, Matt Ogden and Ryan Crevatin have been named assistant captains… Forward Jared Dennis served the first of a two-game suspension on Thursday night. Dennis received the suspension for a hit from behind during the Flyers 4-2 loss in Sarnia on October 30.
pink is a lucky colour for the flyers
Flyers forward Kody Polin opened the scoring with 3:52 remaining in the first period when he scored his fifth goal of the season on a pass from Cheyne Matheson. Midway through the second period Chatham got two goals just minutes apart to take a 2-1 lead but with just under two minutes remaining in the period, Flyers defenseman Ryan Crevatin fed Alex Seguin across the slot who tapped the puck in to even the score 2-2. With just 26 seconds remaining in the period, former Flyer Kyle Bowman scored for Chatham to give the Maroons a 3-2 lead going in to the final frame.
Leamington Flyer #7, Kody Polin
Going into the game, the Maroons had 10 wins and only 1 loss when leading after two periods. The Flyers came out flying in the third and defenseman Brett Babkirk tied the game with 7:46 remaining in the period on a wrist shot from the high slot that snuck through the Chatham goalie’s legs. Less than two minutes later Cheyne Matheson stick handled around a Chatham defenseman and lost control of the puck, but fortunately Ryan Crevatin was in the perfect position to pick it up and put in the game winner.
“I was definitely in the right place at the right time,” Crevatin said of his first goal of the year. Nearly 700 fans were in attendance to see the Flyers knock off the Maroons for the first time this season. The win brought the Flyers back to .500 and after 20 games their record stands at 9-9-2.
The Flyers found themselves in another one-goal game, a situation they are very familiar with. Forward Cheyne Matheson, who registered two assists, said the Flyers got a late start but worked hard to earn the win.
“We got it together in the third,” Matheson said. “We stayed positive and we knew we were going to win. We know we need to start being more consistent and playing all three periods instead of just the third.”
Crevatin said the team had a lot of inspiration that motivated them to come back and win the game.
“The chemistry in the dressing room was really good between the second and third period,” Crevatin explained. “We realized this was too big of a game to lose.”
Crevatin said that they were motivated not only by Pink At The Rink night but also by the recent passing of a member of the Flyers extended family. Earlier in the week, the brother of Flyers forward Burke D’Souza lost his courageous battle with cancer.
“We’ve all been affected by cancer and we needed to win for everyone at the game,” Crevatin said. “And we also needed to win for Zach D’Souza.”
The money raised during Pink At The Rink will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society specifically earmarked for breast cancer research. The funds were raised through a silent auction, a baked goods sale and donations from fans.
PLAYER PROFILE
FLYERS FLASHBACKS
THIS WEEK’S TRIVIA: Who scored a record 10 hat tricks in an NHL season?
Last week’s answer: PHIL ESPOSITO Winner is Jake Fehr
Back row: Tim Omstead, Dave Omstead, Brian Plumb, Bill Howe, Ken Piper. Middle Row: Dave Whitesell, Ted Hannigan, Jim Butcher, Jim Bradley, Bob Fox, Greg Coulter. Front Row: Art Hickson, Jim Ferguson, John Moore, Kris Manery, Steve Oulahen, Brian Campbell (Photo courtesy of Bob Platsko)
ABOVE PHOTO: Breast Cancer surivors and volunteers had a bake sale and silent auction during the game to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. The event raised over $2,000. The pink jerseys worn by the Flyers were auctioned off as well.
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Pink on the Rink was held Thursday, November 4. Pictured here, from left to right, Nick Nicodemo, Tyler Quigley, Koddi Quick, Ryan Crevatin and Dylan Solecki. Attendance was approximately 700 for the game.
Midget girls dominate Mt. Brydges
By Mackenzie Heyens
Saturday, November 6 the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars Midget B girls played at home against the Ilderton Jets. The girls started slow in the first period, forcing them to begin the second period with a score of 2-0 for Ilderton. Despite the sluggish start, the Stars managed to score one with a controversial goal by Amanda Stasko from Kayla Lindsay and Shaylynn LeClaire. After tremendous goaltending by Carleigh Manning, the game ended in a 4-1 loss for the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars.
The next day the girls travelled to Mt. Brydges for a late game. After a scoreless first period, the Southpoint Stars
were met shot for shot in the second period with goals by Amanda Stasko assisted by Shailyn Waites and Shaylynn LeClaire, and Kayla Lindsay assisted by Jillian Iles. To break the cycle, Waites netted another shot with the assist by Jessica Gray. The Stars turned on the heat in the third period, dominating the other team in a final score of 6-2. Goals in third period were scored by Iles assisted by Dana Peltier and Waites, Lindsay assisted by Stasko and Jessica Prudence, and Stasko assisted by Lindsay and LeClaire. Great game girls!
To see the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars’ full schedule, please visit www.southpointminorhockey.com. Come out and support the girls!
Amanda Stasko
Kayla Lindsay
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Southpoint Selects tie Riverside 9-9
Southpoint Select 7 played to a 9-9 tie with the Riverside Select 7. The game was played on October 23 at Forest Glade Windsor Arena.
Leading the scoring for Southpoint was Jake Eaton with 7 goals and 1 assist! Jake had a hattrick of unassisted goals included in this tally. Adding single markers were Troy Tiessen and Nathan Pilmer.
Assists were credited to Nathan Pilmer (2), Jason Daraiche (2), Thomas Chauvin and Alex Jadischke.
Novice Majors travel to Dorchester
The F.M. Nassif Ltd. Novice Majors travelled to the 41st Annual Dorchester Novice Tournament. The Caps’ round robin play saw them battle the North London Nationals on Friday night. The two teams were very equally matched and the game was a defensive battle. The Caps trailed by a goal after one period. In the second period Braeden Epp scored assisted by Brayden Zuidema to even the score. During the third period, both teams exchanged goals with Braedon Caetano scoring unassisted for the Capitals. The game ended in a 3-3 tie. Louie Elias was solid in net, making many big saves to ensure the team earned at least one point in the game.
Saturday morning the boys faced Mitchell and the game was very close through two periods with each team scoring just a single goal. Going into the third the Caps knew they had to step up their game and the team responded with four unanswered goals leading to a 5-1 win. Caps goals were scored by Joshua Cacilhas, Alex Demers, Brayden Zuidema, and Braedon Caetano (2) with assists going to Brady Bunda, Alex Demers, Joshua Cacilhas, Paul Schiller, and Russell Derbyshire. Nicholas Driedger played very well between the pipes, holding the opposition to a single goal.
The Caps finished the round robin play against the Erin-Hillsburgh Devils. This was a hard-fought game that saw Southpoint show their discipline in a penalty-filled game. The boys opened the scoring with three goals in the first and the teams exchanged a pair of goals in the second. Southpoint put the game out of reach in the third with four more goals. The Capitals’ goals were scored by Braedon Caetano (3), Joshua Cacilhas, Brady Bunda, Russell Derbyshire, Kaleb Tiessen, Brayden Zuidema, and Braeden Epp. Assists went to Addison Major, Alex Demers, Joshua Cacilhas, and Braeden Epp. The goaltending duties were split between Louie Elias and Nicholas Driedger.
The Capitals advanced to the elimination round and faced their local rivals, the Essex Ravens. The two teams are very equal and the game saw no scoring in the first period. At the end of the second period the game was tied at 2-2. With approximately two minutes left in the game, the Caps endured two penalties and would give up a power play goal to the Ravens and finish the game with a 3-1 loss. Southpoint’s goals were both scored by Jordan Gualtieri with assists going to Braedon Caetano and Kaleb Tiessen. Louie Elias played solid in net for the Caps and made several big saves to keep his team in the game.
The F.M. Nassif Capitals will host Chatham on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in Leamington and Essex on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in Leamington. Please come out and cheer them on.
REC ROUND-UP REC ROUND-UP
Registration is taking place right now until Nov. 15 when the Winter 1 session begins. Register the entire family in winter programs and classes. Get your family in motion!
Attention Adults and Seniors: The Complex offers Slip and Fall Prevention Classes. Are you concerned about falling and breaking bones, or is your balance really poor? We offer 3 different classes that are geared to help you improve your balance and coordination and preserve bone density. Hockey Parents: Register your children now in various Kirk Bowman Hockey schools this fall and winter. Register at the Complex today and checkout Kirk Bowman Hockey School on Facebook!
P.A. Day Fri. Nov. 12: Bring the kids ages 4-7 and 8-12 to the Complex Day Camp for swimming, skating, crafts and games galore! Register in advance for this active fun day!
It’s a proven fact that regular exercise relieves stress and gives you more energy. Visit the weight room and take part in over 50 fitness and aquafitness classes offered each week. Reach new goals by meeting with a personal trainer or with a personal nutrition & wellness coach.
Rental Options: The Complex has all kinds of different rental options – the possibilities are endless, so contact us today to plan your event.
• Ice rental times are available for pick-up hockey groups or for recreational skates.
• Work holiday parties. Plan an activity party – swimming, skating, fitness –and finish off with a pizza party.
• Meeting rooms for small or larger workshops, bridal showers, family reunions or company events.
Swimming Theme Days:
• Rock ’n Swim – Fri. Nov. 19 from 7-9 p.m. Music sponsored by MGS Horticultural.
• Gilligan’s Island Swim – Sun. Nov. 28 from 1-3 p.m. Island escape games, coconut relays and boat float contests!
Atom majors split
Southpoint Atom Majors travel to Tecumseh on Saturday night for a road win 13-8. This game was a shootout with Southpoint ending up on the winning end. Collecting two goals in the game were Jeron Kir, Mason Gow, Steven Nesbitt and Tyler Zsebok. Adding singles were Matt Carvalho, Joseph Alfano, Spencer Wiebe, Gioia DiCiocco and Kiel Reid. Gow would assist on 2, along with Wiebe, Kir and Zsebok. Single assists went to DiCiocco, Carvalho and Alfano. Tyler Dibbley got the win in net for his team.
Sunday night the Caps travelled to Belle River. They worked hard in the first period with a 2-1 score in the their favor, but gave up 2 in the second and fell behind 3-2 leading into third. This is when Belle River took over and scored 5 goals, winning 8-4. Kir led the Southpoint attack with a goal and 2 assists. Other goals came off the sticks of Kiel Reid and Matt Travis. Wiebe got 3 assists and singles went to Reid, Nesbitt, and Jackson. Anthony DiMenna faced a lot of odd man rushes while in the net and suffered the loss.
Peewees win 3-1
The Southpoint Capitals Peewee team, sponsored by Gabriele Floor & Home, went to Windsor this past Sunday and defeated the Jr. Spitfires 3-1.
The boys got off to a slow start with Windsor out-shooting the Caps in the first by a margin of 8-3 and getting the first goal with 27 seconds left in the period.
The Caps answered back in the second with a goal by Quinn Bowman, set up by a face-off win by Eric Prudence.
In the third, the Caps came out firing with 16 shots in the period. Two of those 16 ended up in the Windsor net. Goals were by Noah Santos and Rory DiNiro, with assists going to Brett Enns, Darrin DiMenna and Matthew Taylor.
The boys head out of town to Woolwich this upcoming weekend for a tournament.
Timbits Black lose to Tilbury 6-5
The Leamington Timbits Black team skated to a 6-5 loss to Tilbury in the Tyke and Novice division of minor hockey.
Jake Eaton scored 4 of the 5 goals for Leamington with the fifth goal coming from the stick of Michael Vida. Assists went to Adam Zylstra and Travis Manning.
Thomas Jennings from the Tilbury team was credited with 5 of the team’s 6 goals.
Timbits White tie Tilbury Red 5-5
In Tyke and Novice hockey action the Leamington Timbits White team faced off against Tilbury Red on Saturday, October 23 at the Heinz Arena and skated to a 5-5 tie.
Leamington’s Eric Tavares netted a hat trick to lead the scoring for the hometown team. Owen Lepp added one goal and Dawson Collison scored the tying goal to end the game a stalemate.
Assists went to Austin Neufeld (2), Kanaan Gale (3), Tobias Friesen (2), Noah Garton, Mitchell Hildebrant and Ryan Najim.
Garage fire
Leamington Fire Services responded to a call to a garage fire in the 400 block of Mersea Road 8 at about 10:09 p.m. Thursday, November 4. Twenty-one firefighters were on the scene for an hour and a half. Fire, smoke and water damage to the structure is estimated at approximately $11,000. Cause of the fire is undetermined.
Volunteers from the Leamington Fire Service as well as students from St. Clair College’s Firefighter Training Course were at three locations in Leamington on Saturday morning, November 6 for the annual Boot Drive to raise money for The Salvation Army. Pictured here is firefighter Mike Hamilton who helped collect the $10,000 raised this year (SUN Photo)
Golden Years mini golf
Eighteen teams of 3 played mini golf on Thursday, November 4.
In first place was Team 8 – John Murphy, Bill Mayville and Doug Vickery – shooting a 242. Two shots back were Barry Sweet, Ralph Butler and Cami Keith. Another two shots back were Mary Ann Vickery, Steve Vigh and Iggy Arner.
The day’s low score was 72 by Gerry Wilkinson and Iggy Arner. Julia Kos showed 77, and Barry Sweet and Pete Daudlin came in with 78. Duane MacIntosh had 79, and even par was carded by Wayne Reid, Ethel Ferguson, Carol Hylton and Stan Vickery. Holes-in-one were 5 for Gerry Wilkinson, and 4 for Ethel Ferguson, Duane MacIntosh, John Murphy, Julia Kos, Wayne Reid and Ralph Butler. Three aces dropped for Art Sweet, Caroline Ascott, Barb Murphy, Jean Sennett, Steve Vigh, Gerrit Vriesen, Laurie Hylton, Moe Scratch, Barry Sweet and Carol Daudlin. A pair fell for Frank Lasi, Angus MacRae, Stan Vickery, Iggy Arner, Winnie Moore, Bill Taylor, Herb Ascott, Marg Graham, Shirley Thiessen, Neil Quick and Cami Keith. Single aces showed for Murray Knox, Andy Orsini,
Rose Taylor, Pete Daudlin, Madeline Butler, Carol Hylton, Bill Mayville, Mary Ann Vickery, Betty McManus, Kathy Bradley, Donna Wiebe, Annie Mae Leslie and Audrey Knox. A 97 total again!
Two teams came in with 272 strokes count – not mentioning any names!
Come join the gang and have some fun at Colasanti’s next Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m.
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
IS SEEKING INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE ESSEX COUNTY ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex is currently inviting applications from individuals who are interested in serving on the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee. Appointments will be for a four (4) year term.
Applicant eligibility Criteria:
• Resident, owner or tenant of land in Essex County
• Canadian Citizen
• At least 18 years old
• Not prohibited by law from voting in a municipal election
• Not an employee of the Essex County Library Board or the Corporation of the County of Essex
In accordance with the Accessiblity for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a majority of the members of the Accessiblity Advisory Committee shall be persons with disabilities.
Application forms and additional information about these positions are available at the Essex County Administration Office, any branch of the Essex County Library, or on-line at www.countyofessex.on.ca. Completed applications will be received by mail, fax or e-mail by the undersigned until 4:30 p.m. on December 3rd, 2010.
Mary S. Brennan
Director of Council Services/Clerk
County of Essex Suite 202, 360 Fairview Avenue West
Essex, Ontario
Tel: 519-776-6441 Ext. 335
Fax: 519-776-4455
ATTY: 1-877-624-4832
mbrennan@countyofessex.on.ca www.countyofessex.on.ca
During October the students at M.D. Bennie Public School were selling chocolate bars to raise funds for the school. Top sellers Baileigh
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Margaret D. Bennie blog
By Grace King and Mackayla Simpson
Here’s what’s happening at our school through the eyes and ears of our Gr. 6 reporters: Our girls volleyball team has been chosen and plays their first game on Tuesday. Intramural beachball has begun as well!
Every Friday, Kapow Pops are a big hit at the school. They are bursting with flavour and some of the most popular ones are root beer and cotton candy. They are sold after recess.
We Care We Can Food Drive is Nov. 8-19. The school is collecting cans for the food drive so we can show the community we care.
Question of the Week: Why do you think we need report cards?
Zeel, Gr. 5: “I think we need report cards because report cards tell us our progress. Also, we know how our progress is so we can see the subjects that we need to work on so we can get a better mark on our next report card. So I think we need report cards to see our progress in school.”
Hunter, Gr. 4: “I think we need report cards so your parents know how good you’re doing in class and stuff.”
Mickey, Gr. 1: “Because our parents know what we got – a good or bad mark.”
Kalin: “So we have the right to play on the computer.”
Coulter (left photo) and Kristen White (right photo)
pictured being congratulated by Mrs. Tullio at the fundraising assembly.
Leamington Legion’s Remembrance Day Parade will begin at the Leamington United Church and proceeds to Dieppe Memorial Park at 11 am for the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph
HISTORY
Each November, Poppies blossom on the lapels and collars of over half of Canada’s entire population. Since 1921, the Poppy has stood as a symbol of Remembrance, our visual pledge to never forget all those Canadians who have fallen in war and military operations. The Poppy also stands internationally as a “symbol of collective reminiscence”, as other countries have also adopted its image to honour those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This significance of the Poppy can be traced to international origins.
The association of the Poppy to those who had been killed in war has existed since the Napoleonic Wars in the 19th century, over 110 years before being adopted in Canada. There exists a record from that time of how thickly Poppies grew over the graves of soldiers in the area of Flanders, France. This early connection between the Poppy and battlefield deaths described how fields that were barren before the battles exploded with the blood-red flowers after the fighting ended.
Just prior to the First World War, few Poppies grew in Flanders. During the tremendous bombardments of that war, the chalk soils became rich in lime from rubble, allowing “popaver rhoes” to thrive. When the war ended, the lime was quickly absorbed and the Poppy began to disappear again.
The person who was responsible more than any other for the adoption of the Poppy as a symbol of Remembrance in Canada and the Commonwealth was Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian Medical Officer during the First World War.
THE FLOWER OF REMEMBRANCE
An American teacher, Moina Michael, while working at the YMCA Overseas War Secretaries’ headquarters in New York City in November 1918, read John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields”. She immediately made “a personal pledge to keep the faith and vowed always to wear a red poppy of Flanders Fields as a sign of remembrance and as an emblem for keeping the faith with all who died".
Two years later, during a 1920 visit to the United States, a French woman, Madame Guerin, learned of the custom. On her return to France, she decided to use handmade Poppies to raise money for the destitute children in war-torn areas of the country. Following the example of Madame Guerin, the Great War Veterans’ Association in Canada (the predecessor of The Royal Canadian Legion) officially adopted the Poppy as its Flower of Remembrance on 5 July 1921.
Thanks to the millions of Canadians who wear the Legion’s lapel Poppy each November, the little red plant has never died. And neither have Canadian’s memories for 117,000 of their countrymen who died in battle.
LIEUTENANT-COLONEL JOHN MCCRAE
Lieutenant-Colonel McCrae was born on 30 November 1872 in Guelph, Ontario. At age 14, he joined the Highfield Cadet Corps and, three years later, enlisted in the Militia field battery. While attending the University of Toronto Medical School, he was a member of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada.
With Britain declaring war on Germany on 4 August 1914, Canada’s involvement was automatic. John McCrae was among the first wave of Canadians who enlisted to serve and he was appointed as brigade surgeon to the First Brigade of the Canadian Forces Artillery.
In April 1915, John McCrae was stationed near Ypres, Belgium, the area traditionally called Flanders. It was there, during the Second Battle of Ypres, that some of the fiercest fighting of the First World War occurred. Working from a dressing station on the banks of the Yser Canal, dressing hundreds of wounded soldiers from wave
after wave of relentless enemy attack, he observed how “we are weary in body and wearier in mind. The general impression in my mind is of a nightmare.”
In May, 1915, on the day following the death of fellow soldier Lt Alexis Helmer of Ottawa, John McCrae wrote his now famous work, an expression of his anguish over the loss of his friend and a reflection of his surroundings – wild Poppies growing amid simple wooden crosses marking makeshift graves. These 15 lines, written in 20 minutes, captured an exact description of the sights and sounds of the area around him.
Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae left Ypres with these memorable few lines scrawled on a scrap of paper. His words were a poem which started, “In Flanders fields the poppies blow…” Little did he know then that these 15 lines would become enshrined in the innermost thoughts and hearts of all soldiers who hear them. Through his words, the scarlet Poppy quickly became the symbol for soldiers who died in battle.
The poem was first published on December 8, 1915 in England, appearing in “Punch” magazine.
IN FLANDERS FIELDS
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
John McCrae
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Noise and the East Side Arterial Road
On November 1st, town council was presented with a report about what could be done about noise from the East Side Arterial Road affecting residents on Antonio Court whose back yards face the road. It is a rather complex topic for two reasons: perception of noise is highly subjective, and measurement of noise is very technical. There is nothing council can do to evaluate the point at which one person finds sounds go beyond intrusive and become intolerable, but it can measure noise generated by traffic from the road and follow Provincial guidelines about what to do and when to do it.
Sound energy is measured in decibels (dB). This is a comparative measurement of the pressure wave any sound makes greater than the background level, and a measurement of 0dB is the softest sound a perfect human ear can hear. People are used to a measurement of zero meaning nothing, but the dB scale uses exponential units – powers of ten – so a reading of 0dB actually means an energy level of 100 which equals 1. A measurement of 3dB is 103, which is 1000, or, one thousand times more energy producing the sound that is heard above the background (ambient) sound level. It takes one million times more energy to produce a sound measured at 6dB. Another complicating fact is how sensitive an individual’s hearing is: if I increase the sound level on my TV by 1dB, nobody will notice it. It takes an increase of about 3dB for an increase in the sound level to be heard.
All that is pretty straightforward. It gets complicated when you then have to account for what the human ear hears. We can’t hear sounds with a frequency lower than about 20Hz or higher than about 20,000Hz (just like we can’t see infrared or ultraviolet ‘light’). To adjust for this, noise is measured using a filter that approximates human hearing, and those measurements are reported in dBA (decibels using an A-type filter). That way, if someone were to use an ultrasonic dog whistle to call a pet the ‘sound’ would not register. Within the range of human hearing, especially at the frequencies of sound to which we are most sensitive (1,000Hz to 4,000Hz), an increase in sound levels of 3dBA still has a power source 1000 times stronger than the 0dBA sound background, and 6dBA is still 1,000,000.
A key recommendation in the report was that future development applications along the road be required to provide a warning to potential purchasers that they should expect noise levels in the 55dBA to 60dBA range.
With regard to the existing situation, however, the report did not suggest any action at this time, pointing out that traffic levels are still very light, and the situation should be monitored for possible future action. According to the report, the cost of constructing sound attenuation barriers runs from $600 to $800 per metre, depending on materials and durability. The cost of these for the potentially affected properties would run between $0.5million and $1million. (Consequently, council can take no action at this time.) Councillor Herb Enns pointed out to administration another noise reduction strategy, planting trees to create a ‘green’ sound barrier, and recommended that administration consider this alternative too before taking any action. Councillors Paterson, MacDonald and Atkin were unanimous in their distaste for the ‘do nothing’ recommendation in the report. All felt some degree of responsibility since the town permitted construction of homes so close to the new road.
No action was taken on the report that night on a motion to defer consideration of what to do until the new council takes office in December and the authority to take action that could cost more than $50,000 exists once again.
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Nick Wiebe served in the Canadian Army for three years, five months and 18 days. “I never regretted it for a day,” said the 88-year-old veteran from his easy chair.
Nick was 20 years old in the fall of 1942 when he got his letter in the mail to report for enlistment in Windsor. “I remember my dad told me to go and tell them I didn’t have to enlist because I was Mennonite… So I went down and enlisted anyway. I wanted to. I wanted to prove I was a good Canadian,” recalled Wiebe. His brother Danny followed suit and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the war.
Wiebe spent two weeks in Windsor and then was sent to Saskatchewan where he trained over the winter. He figured if he could survive winter in Saskatchewan, he could survive anything. One night the temperature dipped down to -65 Farenheit! Just before his regiment was due to go to London for training, Wiebe broke his collarbone and had to wait a couple of weeks to catch up with them before they were sent to England. In England the new recruits were asked if they’d like to volunteer to be in the tank. “He asked us to take one step forward if we wanted to volunteer and I was the first one to step forward,” said Wiebe. He would continue to serve as a shell loader and radio communicator in the Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment throughout the war.
On the night before he left England, Nick met his future wife. “We were at a dance – I didn’t dance, but I took her home that night. I gave her a kiss goodnight and she left; she was just gone,” recalled Wiebe. “I didn’t realize it until I was in France, but she had stuck a note in my jacket pocket that night,” he remembered with a smile. The two corresponded throughout the war.
Wiebe’s first day of war was almost his last. Four tanks went out and soon found themselves surrounded and being shot at. Three of the four tanks were hit. When they figured out the vicinity that the shots were coming from, Wiebe’s tank shot smoke shells in that area to create a smoke screen allowing them to escape into the woods. Only one man, a captain, survived from the other three tanks that day, and Wiebe’s tank was able to pick him up and take him to safety. “I was beginning to wonder what I was in for after the first day,” said Wiebe.
About half way through the war, while on a one-week leave, Wiebe returned to England to see his sweetheart Irene. After just three days together he proposed. “I didn’t want to get married though until the war was over. I didn’t want to risk leaving a widow,” he said.
Lucky for Wiebe he served the rest of his time with no injuries. “I was very, very lucky. I never had a scratch, but had lots of close calls,” he said. As soon as the war was over, Wiebe returned to England and married Irene, his wife of 53 years, in September 1945.
He worked at the Leamington Post Office as a clerk and then was promoted to supervisor. His wife Irene also worked at the local Post Office. Nick was later promoted to Assistant Post Master in Amherstburg where he worked his final five years before retiring in 1980.
The Wiebes enjoyed their retirement wintering in Florida for about 10 years and participating in the War Bride Association’s reunion trips to Europe.
Wiebe doesn’t get out to the cenotaph for Remembrance Day services anymore, but rest assured, he remembers.
At left is Nick and on the right is his brother Danny.