Southpoint Sun November 14, 2012

Neighbours Helping Neighbours

By Sheila McBrayne

Approximately 50 community leaders, representatives from area schools, town council and Leamington OPP met with concerned residents from the Mill Street area to hear ideas and solutions for the area.

A Community Conversation was held Tuesday, November 6 at Mill Street Public School with six tables comprised of residents with various community leaders. “It was great to have so many different people in one room, talking about our community. Town councillors, representatives from OPP and local schools, all sitting alongside residents discussing issues and concerns, while also exploring solutions and next steps,” said Heather Douglas, Neighbours Helping Neighbours Coordinator.

The evening was organized through Youth & Family Resource Network’s Neighbours Helping Neighbours, which is a program designed to revitalize a local neighbourhood in Leamington. The program is funded by United Way Windsor-Essex as part of their priority of Creating Thriving Neighbourhoods. The program focuses on the Mill Street area, which is bordered to the east by Erie Street South, to the north by Talbot Street East, to the west by Lutsch Street, and to the south by Oak Street. The program engages residents to become involved in their community, identify areas of concern, and develop potential solutions.

Six representatives from the community served as facilitators to compile the information and ideas from each table.

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Random Acts of Kindness Day

Mikayla Meek and Shyanna Jodouin, along with their classmates, rake fallen leaves onto the roadside of properties neighbouring Queen Elizabeth Public School Friday, Nov. 9. The Queen Elizabeth School Grade 6 class of Amanda Quiring raked up leaves on front yards surrounding the school for Random Acts of Kindness Day from 9 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. After completing each yard, a message was placed in the corresponding mailbox asking the property owner to ‘pay it forward’ with random acts of kindness of their own. (SUN Photo)

This table talked about safety in the neighbourhood with OPP Constable Kevin O’Neil.

Soup’s

New not-for-profit charity will feed the hungry both locally and internationally

Leamington’s Soup Guru Bill Dunn and his crew of dedicated volunteers opened up the Soup Kitchen for the season on Wednesday, November 7 at the Masonic Hall. Each Wednesday from now until December 19 a variety of homemade soups will be offered for those who need a free hot meal. Donations are accepted from those who wish to give to support the program and also enjoy the homemade soups. Each week various businesses may also sponsor one of the soups. Soup’s on from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. (SUN Photo)

Southwestern Ontario Gleaners is a new local not-for-profit charity. Their goal is to feed hungry people locally and internationally. This region is known for agriculture production, especially vegetables, and that is why organizers feel confident that this is the best possible place to start a Gleaning operation. In their future processing plant, plans are to take unmarketable produce and turn it into nutritious dehydrated soup mix.

There are several very successful Gleaning operations established already. Fraser Valley Gleaners in British Columbia processed over 11,000,000 servings of soup in 2011. With the volume of vegetables that are processed in Essex County each year, organizers are very confident that they will be meeting or exceeding these numbers in the near future.

This project will benefit the entire community; retired people can volunteer and mentor youth, youth can help and get volunteer hours, farmers don’t have to pay to dispose of unmarketable produce, and there will be less waste in our landfills. But best of all, hungry people will be fed with the surplus, both here and around the world.

To learn more about this exciting new endeavour, visit the Gleaners at Bounty of the County on Nov. 20-21 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

Co-workers Sonia Mauricio and Nadia DiDomenico from Smart Set spent their lunch enjoying a hot bowl of soup at the Soup Kitchen on Wednesday, November 7. The two ladies are regulars every Wednesday enjoying good soup and donating to a worthy cause. (SUN Photo)

Everyone was given a tag which they were to fill in the blank with “I want ________ in my neighbourhood.” These are some of the replies.

Neighbours Helping Neighbours

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Each table was given two questions to answer and offer suggestions. Questions included:

• What does a strong neighbourhood look like?

• How can we strengthen our neighbourhood?

• What are the challenges in our neighbourhood?

• What are the strengths of our neighbourhood?

• What does community mean to you?

• How can we create a better sense of community in our neighbourhood?

• What makes you feel unsafe in your neighbourhood?

• What can be done to make you feel safer?

After table discussions, the facilitators presented their observations to the group. Common themes included pride in the neighbourhood, safety, communication and respect.

A follow up Community Conversation is expected to see what common ideas can become a workable project of solution for the neighbourhood.

A neighbourhood wreath-making day was already in the works for Saturday, November 17. Greenery, which was scooped from hydro workers during their tree-trimming will be used to create holiday wreaths.

Chamber office reopens

The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce moved back into their office Mon. Nov. 5, having relocated temporarily to the offices of Self Employment Services on Talbot St. East because of a strong septic/methane gas smell that no one seemed able to fix.

“It’s such a relief to have the situation remedied,” said Chamber General Manager Sally McDonald. “Self Employment Services have been kind enough to allow us to set up in their space the last three weeks, but I know they are happy to see us go!”

“It appears that while an adjacent building was being sided, a downspout/ drain was adversely sided over, causing the smell to build up within the walls,” said McDonald.

The Chamber office is located at 21 Talbot St. E., and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cleanup continues at the site of the Sunset Club, formerly known as the Village Inn or VI, on Erie Street South, which burned down on July 18 causing approximately $2 million in loses. The site had been secured since the blaze and is now being razed. (SUN Photo)

Blooms on display at Orchid Show

Essex County

Light Up the Night! Leamington Christmas Parade is Nov. 24

The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce would like to remind everyone that Saturday, November 24th is the date of this year’s 2012 Light Up the Night Christmas Parade, sponsored by Windsor Family Credit Union.

“We’re happy to announce that this year’s parade is sponsored by our good friends at Windsor Family Credit Union,” said Chamber General Manager Sally McDonald. “With their assistance and that of all the parade participants and sponsors, we are able to keep this a locally produced Christmas Parade.”

The parade starts at 6 p.m. The parade route begins on Georgia Avenue, heads up Erie Street North and finishes at the fairgrounds. To help ensure everyone’s safety, please refrain from parking along the parade route from 4:008:00 p.m.

New this year, before the parade on Saturday, Santa will be at Windsor Family Credit Union’s Leamington location, 1:00-3:00 p.m., where children will get a free picture taken with Santa, courtesy of the Leamington District Chamber. This is on a first come, first serve basis.

“Santa’s very busy, but we’ve been lucky enough to be able to get him to stop by for two hours before the parade, so children can have their picture taken with Santa,” said McDonald.

This year, in addition to the parade on Saturday, there is a fundraiser on Friday night, November 23 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Tickets are $15 per adult and $10 for children, and includes dinner, golf and rides, plus a visit from Santa who will be making a quick stop during the evening. As well, there will be a silent auction to assist with the costs of putting on the parade.

Orchid Society member Meta Hall checks out the display of vendor Rob Gardiner during the Society’s fourth annual Orchid Show, hosted by Colasanti’s Saturday, Nov. 10. (SUN Photo)

DJ PJ kept the tunes playing and the dance floor was the place to be!

From left, Maureen Sutherland, Sandra Verissimo and Sharlene Jacobs of All That Glitters Boutique were selling bling for anyone who wanted to add more sparkle to their evening.

Chronos and Kairos, listen carefully

The moment to sit down at the end of the day equals none other than perhaps a Folger’s moment: time with a good book, soaking in a warm bath or crawling into freshly washed sheets spritzed with lavender.

My days, like yours, are filled with work and all the other jobs I feel the need to accomplish before thoroughly enjoying the reward of one of these moments. Perhaps without the schedule on the one side, I wouldn’t enjoy the bliss on the other quite as much.

Lifestyles...

I have little voices in my head. Dare I admit to having them? Do you have them too? You know, the ones that tempt you to do ‘this’, get ‘that’ done, and don’t forget the ‘other’ while you are at it! On the shoulder with the tension in it, is the other voice. If I choose to listen, I hear “do what you can, take some down time, enjoy the moment, don’t stress the small things, and simply say no.”

I figure each of us has a different scale for weighing both the little and the big voices, leading us to prioritize our day. I often envy and admire Mark’s ability to know when to shut down, put up his feet, and still get things done when needed.

Every year, when our yard is covered with leaves, my stress level goes up. Mark again encourages me to relax and insists he will get them cleaned up in one fell swoop as he always does, when they have all fallen. As I write this, Bruce Almighty’s line in the movie rings true for me: “Behind every man is a good women rolling her eyes.” I must admit this is often the case.

Sitting and enjoying the moment comes easier to me only after I’ve sweat all the small stuff, the big stuff and everybody else’s stuff. There’s always stuff if you choose to look for it. That’s why they use it in pillows and turkeys. Just make sure you are filling the void with yummy stuff!

With the stress of yard cleanup and Christmas preparations colliding, I pulled out the book “A Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy” from my bookshelf and placed it on my bedside table, where I can reach for a daily reminder easily. The following quote explains to a tee the voices in my head, and confirms that these voices are not only normal but useful as well.

“Chronos is clocks, deadlines, watches, calendars, agendas, planners, schedules, beepers. Chronos is time at her worst. Chronos keeps track. ...Chronos is the world’s time.

Kairos is transcendence, infinity, reverence, joy, passion, love, the Sacred. Kairos is intimacy with the Real. Kairos is time at her best. ...Kairos is Spirit’s time. We exist in Chronos. We long for Kairos. That’s our duality. Chronos requires speed so that it won’t be wasted. Kairos requires space so that it might be savored. We do in Chronos. In Kairos we’re allowed to be... It takes only a moment to cross over from Chronos into Kairos, but it does take a moment. All that Kairos asks is our willingness to stop running long enough to hear the music of the spheres.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach Need I say more? Only you can make the choice.

Words With Friends

I’ve always had a love for words and the English language. In fact, I knew in Grade 7 that I wanted to be a writer, mostly because my teacher one day was trying to console me when I did very poorly on a math test. She said not to stress over the things that don’t come easy to you. She told me to concentrate on my strengths and told me I was a great writer. From that day forward I was going to be a writer. I believe teachers do shape their students’ futures in many ways.

So when my sister-in-law introduced me to a word game app called Words With Friends, naturally I had to try it. I’ve managed to stay away from ALL Facebook games and really don’t want to spend any of my time on Farmville or Gems or Bingo.

Words With Friends is different. It’s an ongoing game of Scrabble with chosen opponents. Needless to say I’ve gone from playing one game to having five games on the go. It’s not as bad as it sounds because in three of the games my opponent only moves once a day. Which is how I ended up with five games – I got tired of waiting for them to move and started another game.

I knew I was addicted when I was playing Words on my iPhone while walking the dog and ended up walking into a ditch. Now I’ve even caught myself dimming the light

on my phone to play late night moves. I’ve even gotten up early to check on a game… and I never get up early!

I have one opponent that has beaten me three games straight. Not just beat me, but annihilated me. I know that part of the game is the luck of the letter tiles, but she comes up with threeletter words like FAX for 51 points! She’s even topped out at 65 points in one move. I’m determined to beat her. (It’s not personal Laura… but I must beat you at this game.) I pay extra close attention to this game because I’m comfortably leading that game.

As I’m writing this article it’s 7:12 a.m. – I’m never up before 7:30 a.m. – but I’m sitting at two points ahead of Laura who has passed her turn twice so she’s obviously stuck and I have one tile left that I can play for 11 points. I’m one move away from taking this game, my first game against my most worthy opponent to date.

I know, this sounds ridiculous. This is why I don’t play any of the other silly games and only let myself get addicted to one game and hey, it’s educational.

P.S. – I won! On to the next game.

SHEILA McBRAYNE

McThoughts

SHANNON MATHESON

Leamington Marina - Visual Impressions by Tim Hayes

Windsor artist Jeet Aulakh held an opening reception for his exhibition Soular Power; Symphonies of Spheres at the Leamington Arts Centre. The exhibition is in the main gallery until November 24.

(SUN Photo)

Soular Power: Symphonies of Spheres

During long periods of history, the mode of human sense perception changes with humanity’s entire mode of existence. The manner in which human sense perception is organized, the medium in which it is accomplished, is determined not only by nature but by historical circumstances as well. -

Walter Benjamin

By Chad Riley, Director Leamington Art Gallery

The era of the generation X brought technological advances and innovations such as the internet, the PC and of course MTV. As generation Y, also known as the Millennials begin to assimilate society with nearly 75 million born in this epoch, they do not simply use technology; they assume it. The rate at which digital information is consumed and exchanged defines and distinguishes young adults. Digital cameras, smart phones, social media, blogs and tweets seem to comprise and organize humanity’s “entire mode of existence” in the 21st century.

In the classic 1936 essay, “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction”, Walter Benjamin addresses ideals and trepidations surrounding the advent of the world’s first photographic processes. He writes of correlations and vicissitudes among humanity’s identity and the modes by which humans exist and create their existence. He raises specific concerns on the originality of a work of art; its physiognomies, its genuineness, singularity, uniqueness, and what he refers to as the aura of a work of art. Has humanity’s entire mode of existence in fact changed since the arrival of the photography? And where does humanities existence lie today in the wake of the Millennials?

In an exhibition such as Jeet Aulakh’s, Soular Power: Symphonies of Spheres, humanity’s fundamental meaning and purpose is of focus, whereby the artist has surrendered himself and his work to moments of collectiveness and preponderance. The artwork advocates a return to origins as it cultivates elemental ideas in a contemporary visual language. Clean, clear, defined and undefined secular lines of rich, vibrant colours amass a pulse and glow of re-modernized ancient spiritual motifs. The use of sacred symbols like the Mandala fosters a gateway to transcendence and plurality of existences. Aulakh’s emphasis on higher consciousness and representations of ancient Indian archetypal manifestations, reveal not only an aesthetical evolution, yet they also mirror the emancipated expressions for which Benjamin suggests as, an aura contained there in the work.

“You may find the subject matter around, within, or both. Mostly the subject matter is derived from dimensions of space and time. I am working on cosmic spirituality that doesn’t fit within limits of space and time; it is timeless and infinite. This happens when our existence with full soul would tend to realize the truth.” - Jeet Aulakh.

NOTE: This is only a portion of a longer essay written by Chad Riley. Copies of the entire essay can be picked up at the exhibit.

Modest Miniature Show

Vera Graham of Kingsville is pictured here with her piece Morning Mist. The acrylic art was part of the Modest Minature Show, South Essex Arts Association. The exhibit runs until November 24 at the Leamington Arts Centre. This is the second annual Modest Miniature Show sponsored by LAC, which features an assortment of tiny and inanimate pieces all under 16” and priced to sell under $99. Vera will be having a solo showing at LAC in September 2013.

(SUN Photo)

Short history of Leamington Horticultural Society wreath making

The Leamington Horticultural Society has served the Leamington area for over 62 years. Originally wreaths were made every year as thank-you gifts to the various institutions who served the community such as the town hall, police department, ambulance services, fire department and all businesses that supported the Society’s endeavours.

The Horticultural Society currently donates wreaths to the maintenance staff of the Sherk Complex, the Municipal Office, the Leamington United Church, the United Church caretaker and the Sun Parlour Retirement Home.

Initially, the Society met in the basement of the old arena and a small number of people would come to make wreaths. When the old arena was demolished, they had to relocate to new premises at the Leamington United Church. Over time the wreath-making project took on a life of its own and grew bigger and better each year.

The Society members are kept busy collecting materials from their gardens and other locations to provide the workshop greenery and accessories, as well as offering helpful information to the participants in the making of their Christmas wreaths and flower pots. Last year 99 wreaths and 25 winter decorative flower pots were created.

Depending on expenses, the profit varies each year but it is one of the best fundraisers held by the Society. It is a win-win situation for everyone involved. It serves as a way for the Society to interact with the public, provides the participants with a skill they can use for years and is a great social event for many who attend year after year. People come from all over the county, even as far away as Toronto to participate. So, join the Horticultural Society from 9 a.m.-12 noon on November 24 for some creative fun and fellowship. (See details in the ad on this page).

– Submitted by Catherine Riediger, LHS Publicity Committee

Saturday, November 24 ~ 9am - 12

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Leamington Horticultural Society member Bev Gillespie with one of the decorative Christmas pots created at last year’s workshop.

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How to care for your potted Christmas tree

BILL PLUMB

In the back yard...

The holiday season is almost here, and the Leamington Rotary Club is planning a live potted Christmas tree sale at Leamington Canadian Tire, 262 Erie St. S. Sales of balsam and fir trees start Dec. 1st. If you are considering having a potted tree for your home and spring landscaping, now is the time to be looking and placing your order. Rotarians will be available Fridays 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturdays 9:00 -5:00; and Sundays 11:00-5:00. Monday to Thursday if club members are unavailable, see Canadian Tire staff at the front desk. Once you have purchased your tree, gradually introduce the potted tree from outside to inside by simply placing the pot in a garage or enclosed porch. Once the tree is dormant and is brought directly into the warmth it will start to grow, thinking it is spring.

Next decide on the location outside in your landscape for the final planting spot and prepare a hole before the ground freezes.

Place the tree in the coolest part of the room and away from floor heat ducts or registers. Keep the soil moist, but not soaking wet, and only water from the top of the pot. Do not let the tree sit in water. You should only keep the tree inside for no longer than 7-10 days.

When decorating your tree, only use small twinkle lights and nothing that will give off heat.

After the holidays, slowly introduce the tree outside by doing the same as when preparing the tree for inside. Do not expose the root ball to repetitive freezing and thawing. If you are unable to plant your tree immediately after Christmas, then store the tree outside in a sheltered area until spring.

Cover the root ball or pot generously with straw, mulch to protect the roots from freezing. Since moisture loss is a real danger, it is important to keep the soil moist, even during the winter, especially during sunny days where the ground temperature can change.

Thank you for supporting the Leamington Rotary Club during their seasonal fundraising campaign. For more information contact Donna LaPointe 519-326-8573.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - Talbot Trail Theatre Company will present Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot St. E. General admission shows: Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Tickets $5 for ages 6 & up, 5 & under free. Tickets are limited so get yours now. Call Susan at 519-825-7433.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 - CJ ’13 Parent Committee is hosting a Perch Dinner fundraiser at The Cliff, 388 Erie St S, Leamington. Proceeds will assist the Scouts attending the Canadian Scout Jamboree in Alberta next summer. Sittings are at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Adults $16, kids up to 12 yrs of age $10. Tickets available in advance from committee members or email Scouter David at cj13scout@gmail.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Snowflake Christmas Bazaar at Trinity United Church, New California, 1005 Road 2 West, Kingsville. Baked goods, crafts, local produce, etc. Lunch available (soup and chili). Something for everyone! Limited accessible.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - Do your Christmas shopping early at the Leamington Rotary Club's Christmas Gift Show – Sat. Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. Nov. 18 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Admission: $3 donation to Rotary, children under 12 free. Unique gifts. Local craftspeople. Children's activities. Call Diane Samson for details 519-326-6379.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - Kingsville Christmas House Tour, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day. Tickets $20 at Migration Hall, 170 Main St. E., Kingsville on the day of the tour. www.kingsvillechristmashousetour.ca.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - The Soli Deo Gloria Singers, a community based choir associated with UMEI under the direction of Paul Dueck and Nancy

Dyck, will present their fall concert “ Hope Is...” on Sat. Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at UMEI, 614 Mersea Rd. 6, just west of Hwy 77, north of Leamington, and on Sun. Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. W. Tickets: $12 for adults, $6 for students ($15 and $7 at the door) and are available from choir members, Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, or call UMEI at 519-326-7448.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - The Big Chili CookOff, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Mersea United Church, Mersea Rd. 8, east of Blytheswood. $8 per person, age 6 and under free. Includes beverage and dessert. Proceeds to benefit United Church Mission and Service Fund. Tickets: Ken 519825-7300, office 519-825-4157, or at the door.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - Essex County Orchid Society meets at 1:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., Windsor. Speaker: Ray Barkalow. Learn how to grow orchids semi-hydroponically. New members and guests welcome. More info: www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., for those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge. All welcome.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 - Leamington Horticultural Society monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speaker: Bill Plumb. Topic: Indoor Plants Over Christmas. There will also be a bulb, plant and seed exchange. Everyone is welcome and attendance is free. Light refreshments will be served. Info: Berit Collings 519-326-5558.

NOVEMBER 20, 21 & 22 - Operation Christmas Child: Shoeboxes filled with small gifts for needy children in Haiti, South or Central America or West Africa will be accepted at Meadow Brook Fellowship (last set of doors), 219 Talbot St. E., Leamington, on Nov. 20 from 2-5 p.m.; Nov. 21 from 10-12 noon, 2-5 and 7-

9 p.m.; Nov. 22 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Suggested items: toys, school supplies, hygiene items for a boy or girl plus personal notes and photos. Info: Lisa Sawatzky at nlsawatzky@hotmail.com, 519-326-3748, 519-326-3605.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 - In the event of a disaster are you prepared to protect yourself and your family? Learn how by participating in a Personal Preparedness Workshop presented by the Canadian Red Cross from 7pm – 8:30 pm at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 220 Erie St. N., Leamington. This is a free workshop. For further information contact: Donna Girard 519944-8144 ext. 225.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - Bazaar & Bake Sale hosted by Imperial Chapter #21 Order of the Eastern Star, from 9 a.m.-12 noon at Leamington Masonic Hall, 3 John St. Baked goods, crafts, new-to-you table. Everyone welcome.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - The Leamington Horticultural Society’s annual Holiday Wreath Workshop from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Wreaths $25 ($20 with your own straw wreath) and pots $35 (the pot is provided). All materials provided. Refreshments available. Come out and create your own unique decorations.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies at Leamington Christmas Parade, courtesy of St John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N. Washroom facilities available.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - 6th Annual Wheatley Our Village Christmas House Tour Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. 6 area homes decorated professionally for the holidays. Tickets $15 per person. 13 years and older welcome. Tickets can be purchased the day of the tour at Wheatley United Church, 59 Talbot St. W. or call 519-825-7943. MONDAY,

Soli Deo Gloria Singers perform Hope Is…

The Soli Deo Gloria Singers, a 35-member community based choir under the direction of Paul Dueck and Nancy Dyck invite you to their Fall concert entitled Hope Is...

Listen to the music, child, listen to the don’ts.

Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts.

Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me. Anything can happen child. Anything can be.

In the above lines, the poet, Shel Silverstein, describes the essence of hope. Hope is wishing for something that seems impossible to attain. Hope is wishing for a better tomorrow after a bad day. Hopeful people are like the little engine that could because they keep telling themselves – “I think I can. I think I can.” Emily Dickinson calls hope “the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all.”

“Hope” has been, and continues to be a prominent theme for writers of poetry and prose, philosophers, theologians, politicians, composers and others. Those of us who don’t write discover that the theme of hope sneaks into our thoughts and conversations. We hope for rain on our crops – we hope it doesn’t rain on our parade. We hope for everything from an “A” in algebra to a cure for cancer.

The theme of hope is reflected in the music you will hear at this fall’s Soli Deo Gloria concert. Hope for life eternal is expressed in a moving rendition of “Deep River” which opens the concert. That theme continues with Brahms’ powerful and timeless “Wie Lieblich Sind Deine Wohnungen” (How lovely are your dwelling places). Some of the songs are a reminder of the opposite of hope, which is despair. “Ain’t got no hope, got no hope for tomorrow”, laments Josephine Poelinitz in “A City Called Heaven”. Always, however, the composers of the songs return to the hope that is the heart of Christian faith. You will be moved by Chuck Neufeld’s “Hope to the End” where he writes: “I have seen enough sadness in life – give me hope to the end.”

In conjunction with the concert, there will be an art exhibit that all are invited to view. It features 18 drawings by Gaza children 5 to 14 years of age, created during art therapy. A Child’s

Celebrating 35 years of raising funds for conservation

The Essex Region Conservation Foundation presented some of its accomplishments and priorities at the Conservation Authority’s Board meeting Nov. 8.

“2012 marked the 35th anniversary of the Foundation supporting the community’s environmental priorities through the work of the Essex Region Conservation Authority,” said Susanne Tomkins, Communications Specialist. “These include raising funds for reforestation and greening, planting new forests, supporting Conservation Education, restoring wetlands, protecting cultural heritage, and increasing green connections through trail acquisition and development.”

This year, the Foundation launched its Trail On! campaign to support development of the Essex-Amherstburg Greenway trail. Part of this campaign includes the adopta-metre program, which provides participants with GPS coordinates to their metre and encourages them to upload a photo of the donor on their metre to a specially designated Facebook page.

Other Foundation products include their Paper to Trees initiative, which encourages companies looking to offset their business practices with local restoration efforts. Companies can estimate their monthly paper consumption and the Paper Calculator will provide them with the number of trees needed to offset this usage. The Kids in Nature program enables corporate partners to sponsor a class and/or school to participate in ERCA’s curriculumbased outdoor education programs.

View from Gaza offers a child’s perspective on daily life in Gaza, the effect of the blockade, and the Israeli offensive against Gaza, which took place December 27th, 2008 to January 17th, 2009. Each drawing is unique in its perspective and details and deepens our understanding of their lives and the Palestinians’ plight.

This educational exhibit, sponsored by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, is travelling to major cities across Ontario and Quebec. It is meant to raise awareness and broaden our understanding of the components that would lead to a more peaceful life in the Middle East.

“Hope Is…” will be presented Sat. Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at UMEI, 6th Concession, west of Hwy 77, Leamington, or on Sun. Nov. 18 at 3:00 p.m. at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St E., Leamington. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students ($15 and $7 at the door) and are available at Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, UMEI 519 326 7448, or from choir members.

Other events that support the Foundation’s fundraising efforts include its golf tournament, held annually in July and raising approximately $20,000-$25,000 each year, and the Super Santa Run held in November of each year and attracting more than 300 participants.

“We’re so grateful to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation and its volunteer members,” said ERCA Chair Percy Hatfield. “The funds that they raise allow ERCA to move forward in implementing important environmental work, ensuring that the Essex region will become a premier place to live in, work and invest. Congratulations on 35 years of success, and we look forward to working together for another three and a half decades!”

Soli Deo Gloria Singers rehearse for upcoming performances of Hope Is…

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Random Acts of Kindness Day

Eva Harms and Braiden Druer-Campbell rake leaves onto the roadside of a property near Queen Elizabeth Public School Friday, Nov. 9. The Queen Elizabeth School Grade 6 class of Amanda Quiring raked up leaves on front yards surrounding the school for Random Acts of Kindness Day from 9 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. After completing each yard, a message was placed in the corresponding mailbox asking the property owner to ‘pay it forward’ with random acts of kindness of their own.

(SUN Photos)

IF YOU WORK IN ONTARIO, THIS IS YOUR FIGHT.

On September 11, 2012, the Ontario Liberal government passed Bill 115, the Putting Students First Act, 2012

Bill 115 is undemocratic, unconstitutional, and unprecedented.

It takes away the democratic rights of teachers and education professionals to bargain collectively. It places the government beyond the reach of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Ontario Labour Relations Act, and even the courts.

It takes local decision-making away from school boards and puts it in the hands of the provincial government.

That’s why we’re standing against Bill 115. It sets a dangerous precedent for all Ontarians. In fact, the government has already threatened other public sector workers with similar legislation.

As teachers, we teach your children to stand up for their principles. Today, we ask you to do the same.

What can you do to help?

Join us in standing up for democratic rights. Let your MPP know that Bill 115 must be repealed.

Queen Elizabeth Public School students Noal Smyth and Randy Redekop pile up leaves and fallen branches to the roadside of a property near the school.

(SUN Photos)

The residential rules

At the Council meeting on Mon. Nov. 5, Leamington’s Official Plan came under attack. In fact, concern was so great that Municipal Council voted to defer considering adopting the ‘house-keeping’ amendment for two weeks to give members of Council and interested parties a chance to look it over one more time. In

casual conversations, it has become apparent to me that one big concern has to do with grave concerns about establishing an extra residential unit in homes originally constructed as single family houses.

Just my thoughts...

Basement flats, attic units, granny apartments, call them what you will, they are a real bone of contention when it comes to residential standards in all cities and towns. An example of the kind of concern they generate is illustrated in the following quote from a letter sent by Wies Wrobel (of Robel Realty Ltd.) to the Municipal Council: “Of special concern are the proposed amendments that would permit basement apartments in single family dwellings. This was

tried once before and was a failure. The end result of permitting the so-called “secondary suites” in residential areas is a lowering of property values. Oftentimes it is the owner of a home that does not live at the building who adds a basement apartment or apartment above the garage just to maximize his income... There is no shortage of affordable housing in Leamington that would justify the decimation of property values and neighbourhoods which will follow the implementation of such a short-sighted policy.”

in Education

Perhaps this echoes your own sentiments. Perhaps it makes you nervous about your own home’s value. By contrast, perhaps this offends you as elitist, or makes you feel like a second-class citizen if you happen to live in one of these units. Regardless of where you stand on this issue, you, like Mr. Wrobel, need some key information before you get yourself worked up.

The information is this: when it comes to the policy that permits creating a basement apartment in a house it is out of your hands. You cannot prevent it. You will have as much luck fighting secondary housing units as you will opposing a policy permitting parks in towns. What is more, everything about housing is already there in the plan, and safeguards are already in the zoning by-law.

Municipal governments cannot do anything without enabling Provincial legislation, and it is the Planning Act that dictates what official plans and zoning by-laws can and cannot do. In the case of Leamington’s Official Plan, the Planning Act has very clear rules for second residential units that must be followed:

“16 (3) Without limiting what an official plan is required to or may contain under subsection (1) or (2), an official plan shall contain policies that authorize the use of a second residential unit by authorizing,

(a) the use of two residential units in a detached house, semi-detached house or row house if no building or structure ancillary to the detached house, semi-detached house or row house contains a residential unit; and

(b) the use of a residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a detached house, semi-detached house or row house if the detached house, semi-detached house or row house contains a single residential unit. 2011, c. 6, Sched. 2, s. 2.” Notice the law does not say our official plan may contain, or should contain, but rather says shall contain. That means we must do it, like it or not.

Did you really think Leamington had a planning staff so unaware and uncaring that they would insert a clause into BILL

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NOVEMBER IS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

Today, more than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes - a condition that, if left unchecked, puts you at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This means that nearly 1 in 4 Canadians either has diabetes or prediabetes. More than 20 people are diagnosed with the disease every hour of every day.

The number of people with type 2 diabetes is rising dramatically due to a number of factors:

An aging population - the risk of developing type 2 diabetes rises with age;

Rising obesity rates - obesity dramatically increases the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes; Increasingly sedentary lifestyles are contributing to rising obesity rates, particularly in younger Canadians, which can lead to type 2 diabetes;

People of Aboriginal descent are 3 to 5 times more likely than the general population to develop type 2 diabetes; and

Almost 80% of new Canadians are from populations

that have a higher risk for type 2 diabetes. These include people of Hispanic, Asian, South Asian, or African descent.

The serious complications

Diabetes can lead to serious complications and premature death:

• 80% of Canadians with diabetes die from a heart attack or a stroke;

• 42% of new kidney dialysis patients in 2004 had diabetes.

• Diabetes is the single leading cause of blindness in Canada;

• 7 of 10 non-traumatic limb amputations are the result of diabetes complications;

• 25% of people with diabetes suffer from depression;

• The life expectancy for people with type 1 diabetes may be shortened by as much as 15 years; and

• The life expectancy for people with type 2 diabetes may be shortened by 5 to 10 years.

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The important first steps are:

• Eat according to a healthy meal plan.

• Increase your physical activity.

• Learn as much as possible about diabetes. Do you know your targets for good blood glucose and blood pressure control? Remember, lowering your blood glucose and blood pressure (even a little) will help you become healthier and stay that way. For more information visit the Canadian Diabetes Association at www.Diabetes.ca.

The residential rules

(Continued from page 14)

the official plan that was guaranteed to distress half the population of Leamington unless forced to do so? When you think about it, it is obvious that this is not a local initiative. It is Provincial Policy that Leamington administration and Municipal Council cannot defy.

Do you think you can fight that official plan policy? If you are tempted (unwisely) to answer ‘yes’, let me quote you a second excerpt from the Planning Act: “No appeal re second unit policies (24.1). Despite subsection (24), there is no appeal in respect of the policies described in subsection 16 (3), including, for greater certainty, any requirements or standards that are part of such policies.” Regardless of whether you are a homeowner, an entrepreneur, or a real estate developer, that means you.

There is an adage that says the exception proves the rule. Many people interpret that to mean that there is always a way to get around the law. Never is this closer to being true than when it comes to the thinking of politicians— they are forever trying to help constituents cut their way through red tape. Consequently, if you are thinking that there must be some local ‘trick’ that can thwart this requirement, you are going to be disappointed: the provincial authors of the act thought of everything. Take a look at this little beauty:

“(1) The council of each local municipality shall ensure that the by-laws passed under section 34 give effect to the policies described in subsection 16 (3).

Regulations

(2) The Minister may make regulations,

(a) authorizing the use of residential units referred to in subsection 16 (3);

(b) establishing requirements and standards with respect to residential units referred to in subsection 16 (3).

Regulation applies as zoning by-law

(3) A regulation under subsection (2) applies as though it is a by-law passed under section 34.

Regulation prevails

(4) A regulation under subsection (2) prevails over a by-law passed under section 34 to the extent of any inconsistency, unless the regulation provides otherwise.”

Say what? This little gem simply states that if we do not put the secondary dwelling unit requirement (section 16 (3)) into effect with our zoning by-law, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing will do it for us. What is more, the Minister’s ‘regulations’ trump our zoning by-law, so if we try to pull a fast one restricting these units, say, to heavy industrial areas, we are wasting our time.

There you have it. There is absolutely nothing in the Official Plan amendment regarding housing units that is anything but housekeeping: making sure that what must be in our plan is in our plan. Oh, one further point. Remember the statement in Mr. Wrobel’s letter about having tried it before and it was a failure? He’s abso-

lutely right. Back in the early ’90s Bob Rae’s NDP provincial government introduced legislation permitting ‘Garden Suites’. Sometimes called ‘granny flats’, they were intended to allow families to create simple, comfortable accommodations out of (for example) unused garages for elderly or frail relatives so that they could remain at home rather than have to move to some form of institutional facility. The idea was laudable: a second little building to house a family member right by your house. Unfortunately, the regulations and restrictions were not as extensive and precise as what you have just learned about basement flats: absentee landlord investors did try to maximize their profits by constructing them to the detriment of neighbourhoods and property values.

What our municipal government has done is place safeguards in our zoning by-law—which implements policies in the official plan—requirements that ensure that secondary units are controlled and not a blight on neighbourhoods. Anyone applying for a conversion to a detached, single

family home must satisfy Leamington Council and administration on a number of strict guidelines (and they are not permitted at all in “single unit attached dwellings, multiunit dwellings, semi detached dwellings and two unit dwellings”). Nobody has an automatic right to create an apartment in a house.

The restrictions are even stiffer when it comes to socalled ‘garden suites’. The zoning by-law not only precisely restricts how and where they can be built, and insists they be built under a temporary use by-law, but goes even further (as provided in the Municipal Act) to “register the name(s) of the occupant(s), to govern the appearance and maintenance of the structure and its removal when the dwelling has been vacated, the occupant(s) die or the temporary use by-law expires”.

So, to conclude as the song says, “Don’t worry; be happy.” The municipality is looking out for you. Our community will continue to seek affordable housing opportunities, but not by creating eyesores and not by blighting neighbourhoods.

Remembrance Day

Leamington November 11, 2012

(More pictures on page 20)

Knox Auxiliary studies Cariboo House Church Mission

The November meeting of the Margaret Ramsay Missionary Auxiliary of Knox Presbyterian Church was led in service of remembrance by Mary McKay, Grace Sanders and Donna Takaki.

Members were urged to remember the 66,000 people who died in the First World War and the 42,000 who died in the Second World War, and the many more who have died in foreign lands doing peacekeeping to ensure our freedom in Canada. Remembrance Day is for the past, the present and the future.

The study subject was about the Cariboo Presbyterian House Church Mission begun by Rev. David Weber among the several bands of the First Nation

peoples. Communities are small and far removed from each other and most of the people are too poor to maintain a church building.

Home churches were organized – some with 45 members, some with 6, and the services are interdenominational because of their earlier church affiliations. The elders in each house make up the administration and meetings are held whenever convenient for members, not necessarily on Sunday.

Recently a former United Church building became available and has been turned into a coffee house where friends meet for fellowship. Programmes have been organized for children and teens as well.

The business meeting was conducted by Shelley Des-

noyers who led in repeating the purpose and prayer. The roll call revealed 13 members in attendance. Carolyn Reid announced the food bank needs soup and Mr. Noodles, and she will be taking our monthly donation to them.

Dorothy Peacock recommended several articles in Glad Tidings magazine that are worthy of attention. She also said that everything was ready for the Chili Luncheon.

The October committee visited at Erie Glen Manor with Nick Wiebe, Jean Wales and Hazel Casey.

The World Day of Prayer will be held the 1st of March, 2013, at the church.

Sara Page has been invited to speak at the December meeting about her work in Zimbabwe with mothers and children who have HIV/ AIDS. Anyone interested is invited to attend. There will be a potluck lunch before the meeting.

The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction.

Christmas arts and crafts show at the Arts Centre

Market. Enjoy hot apple cider and browse the galleries, the artists’ booths, the gift shop, and the miniature show, all this in a warm Christmas setting.

Vendors to date include: Earth & Fire pottery and jewelry; Lampwork Jewelry; Dove Bay Art; Enchanted Environments photo plaques and greeting cards; Susan Dupont Baptista – oil, acrylic painting and mixed media, handpainted found objects; Colleen Thompson – oil and acrylic painting on canvas; Lynda Ruddock Rousseau – stained glass and jewelry; Ellen Marie Cooper – watercolours; Kim Sabelli – mixed media painting, ink and more; Oddball Art Co. – original paintings, hand-painted backpacks and t-shirts, art dolls.

There will also be a raffle with a chance to win local photography, jewelry, and a membership to SEAA.

Kingsville’s Ian Panton

named Fellow FCMA

Certified Management Accountants of Ontario (CMA Ontario) is proud to announce that Ian Hugh Panton, CMA of Kingsville, Ontario, has been appointed as one of five new Fellows to The Society of Certified Management Accountants of Canada (FCMA).

The FCMA designation is a prestigious, national honorary designation awarded to Certified Management Accountants (CMA) who, through their outstanding achievements including community leadership, bring distinction to the management accounting profession and serve as a role model to others.

Mr. Panton’s career in management accounting spanned 38 years; the last 12 were served as Controller of Parker Hannifin’s Motion & Control Sales Division (Troy, Michigan), which has operations in Canada, the United States and worldwide. He retired in 2002 and relocated to Kingsville. He is considered a role model through his career achievements, enthusiasm for the CMA designation and volunteer work within the community.

Mr. Panton has made significant contributions to CMA Ontario, through his voluntary service at the Chapter level, first in London and then in Halton. He served the Peel Halton Chapter from 1971-1982, holding the positions of treasurer, vice-chair and chair during his years of involvement. He successfully secured high level speakers for Chapter meetings, enhanced the profile of CMA by delivering presentations to high schools and provided guidance and encouragement to students – many of whom went on to pursue the designation of a CMA.

Mr. Panton has excelled in his community service, using opportunities through church and various other organizations focused on both domestic and international initiatives. Mr. Panton is one of the key founders and treasurer of the Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee, which sponsors and supports refugees to Canada. In 2005, he was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by The Rotary Foundation, in recognition of his contributions to humanitarian causes and the community.

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MPAC launches new website

A new website – AboutMyProperty™ – that makes it faster and easier for Ontario property taxpayers to confirm the accuracy of their assessment was officially launched Oct. 30 by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

Property owners can conduct detailed searches to find information on their own property and other properties in their neighbourhood or community. They can then compare them with their own assessment to determine if they are accurate.

The official launch of AboutMyProperty™ (www.aboutmyproperty.ca) closely coincides with the mailing of Property Assessment Notices.

MPAC is a not-for-profit corporation funded by all Ontario municipalities. MPAC is responsible for administering a uniform, province-wide property assessment system based on current values. It provides a range of services, including the preparation of annual assessment rolls for use by municipalities and the Province of Ontario to calculate property taxes and education taxes. Municipal enumerations are also conducted by MPAC in order to prepare a Preliminary List of Electors for each municipality and school board during an election year.

The last province-wide Assessment Update of Ontario properties took place in 2008 and was based on the legislated valuation date of January 1, 2008. This fall’s provincewide Assessment Update of Ontario’s nearly five million properties is based on the legislated valuation date of January 1, 2012. Eligible assessment increases will be phased in over four years (2013-2016). All assessment decreases are applied immediately. This year’s Assessment Update will be the second in Ontario’s new four-year assessment and phase-in cycle.

Local bridge results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Nov. 5: 1st Rose Hills and Joyce Moran; 2nd Helen Preyde and Nina Towle; 3rd Bob Branton and Jack Warmenhoven; 4th Marie Ellwood and Anne Reffle. Games are played every Monday at 1 p.m. Members and new members welcome. Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Nov. 7: North/South – 1st Jack Warmenhoven and Bob Branton; 2nd Pauline Mikolash and Carol Kelvin; 3rd Rose Pigeon and Shirley Plant. East/West – 1st Henry Hildebrant and Bob Lee; 2nd Mary Strachen and Shirley Morel; 3rd Dorothy and John McGregor. Bridge is played Wednesday evenings, 7 p.m., at the Lions Hall in Kingsville. For info call 519-738-4939.

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Cubs Thank Veterans

Beavers Write Postcards for Peace

The 2nd Leamington Beavers wrote postcards for peace as a Remembrance Day activity. Front row, left to right: Lucas Neufeld, Derik, Rowen, Nikolas Reekie, Beau Featherstone. Back row: Cyrus, Lucas Ross, Grace Winjigarrden, Dexter Featherstone, Eric, Jamaila, Lucas Peters. (Submitted Photos)

The 2nd Leamington Cubs wrote postcards and thank-you notes to the veterans as part of their Remembrance Day teachings and proudly displayed their work. Front row, left to right: Cristina Cabrera, Nikolas Reekie, Ashtin Reid, Kyle Neufeld. Back row: Tyler Wightman, Matthew Reekie, Caleb Robertson, Connor Harder.

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OBITUARY

Archie (Red) McIntyre

Archie (Red) McIntyre, 88 years, passed away peacefully at home in Leamington on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

Ruth St. John

Beloved husband of the late Emily (2004). Loving father of Maria McIntyre and husband Krishna Peri, Montreal; Alex McIntyre and wife Shanno Simonton, Kingsville. Adored grandfather of Katya, Kalista and Kasi Peri, Jack McIntyre. Survived by sister Janet Tree, brother-in-law Monty Belbeck, sister-in-law June McIntyre. Predeceased by siblings John McIntyre (Alberta), William McIntyre (Ella), Hughie McIntyre, Florence Belbeck, Margaret Sheen (Harry), Bessie McIntyre, Gordon McIntyre. Survived by many nieces and nephews.

Archie was retired from the H.J. Heinz Co. after 42 years of service. Being a proud WWII veteran, Archie was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 84, Leamington, as well as a life member at Erie Shores Golf & Country Club.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday.

Funeral service to celebrate Archie’s life was held at the funeral home on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 11 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Hospital Foundation or the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Ruth Leona St. John (nee Getty), 84 years, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012 at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital. Late of Meadows Manor, Wheatley. Loving devoted wife of Leonard St. John (2007). Dear mother of Lynne Fehr (Larry), Sherry Flemming (Armand), Rick (Karen), Shannon Moore (Dave), and Todd (Laurie). Proud Grandma to Tracey, Kari, Dean, Geoff, Jenni, Kyle, Kaylyn and nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by son-in-law George Flemming (2004) and brothers Darryl, Frank and Ray Getty. Ruth was a past member of the Ladies Legion Auxiliary Br. 324, Wheatley.

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Leamington

Lions reach Arnott Championship

By Bryan Jessop

The Leamington District Secondary School Lions have once again overcome their own inexperience as well as their opposition.

Leamington’s senior football team earned a spot in the Arnott Division championship game by defeating the Riverside Rebels 31-8 Thursday, Nov. 8. The Lions will face St. Joseph Thursday, Nov. 15 at the St. Denis Athletic and Community Centre with a 4 p.m. opening kickoff. St. Joseph earned a spot in the final by defeating L’Essor 20-3.

Leamington started the scoring with a one-point kick through the end zone by Todd Jones, the only scoring play of the opening quarter. Hunter DeLaurier expanded his team’s lead to 7-0 by running a touchdown into the Riverside end zone from eight yards out — Collin Seng kicked the PAT for an 8-0 lead going into the halftime break. The Lions defense proved difficult for the Rebels to crack, being forced to commit turnovers on downs as well as through an interception nabbed by Jason Tilson on the Leamington 45 yard line.

The Lions started the third quarter with a successful onside kick, albeit unintentionally.

“They’ve (Riverside) got some great players on their kick return, so we don’t want to give them chances by kicking the ball too deep,” explained LDSS head coach Greg Wood.

Although the Rebels were able to stop Leamington from running in another touchdown, they were unable to move the ball to a safe distance from their own end zone on their next possession. With continuous pressure from the Lions on both sides of the ball, Riverside opted to concede a twopoint safety in exchange for more ideal field position. On the last play of the quarter, however, Seng ran the ball a distance of 55 yards to give his team a 16-0 advantage. A bad snap on the follow-up PAT attempt forced Matt Chamberlain to instead run for a two-point conversion, which he managed successfully to take an 18-0 lead into the last quarter.

The Rebels made it evident that the game wasn’t over (Continued on page 27)

Collin Seng of the Lions attempts to outmaneuver a Riverside defensive lineman during a Arnott Division playoff game hosted by LDSS. The

St. Joseph in

ABOVE: Hunter DeLaurier of the Lions is chased by a handful of Riverside players during the Arnott Division senior boys football semi final at LDSS.

RIGHT:

hosting Lions won 31-8 and will face

the championship game, to be hosted by Windsor Stadium Thursday, Nov. 15 at 4:30 p.m. ( SUN Photos)

Intermediate girls

net two big wins

The Southpoint Stars Lions Club Intermediate Girls posted a big 9-2 victory over Windsor #4 on Saturday night in Wheatley. Kim Goyeau filled the net with five goals, Riley Brown scored twice, and Drew Bowman and Brycelin Mullins got singles. Assists went to Drew Bowman with two, Hannah Toews and Brooklyn Omstead.

On Sunday the Lions Club once again came out on top with a 3-1 victory over Windsor #5. Goals were scored by Kim Goyeau, Drew Bowman and Fallon Mitchell. Assists went to Brooklyn Omstead, Kim Goyeau and Hannah Toews.

In Bantam action the Southpoint Stars Wheatley Optimist girls fell 4-0 to a strong team from Windsor. In Atom news the UCCU lost a close game 4-2 to Lakeshore. Scoring for the Stars were Kira Babkirk and Kendra Epp. The lone assist went to Tarez Raheb. Tarez also took home the “hard hat” for the hardest working player of the game; she was solid on the blue line for her team. Alyssa Lamb was spectacular in net for the Atoms, making several key saves throughout the game.

C.A. Bailey Peewees take on Harrow

C.A. Bailey hosted Harrow on Saturday afternoon. Harrow scored 4.16 into the first period and the lone goal stood, as both teams had many chances but were stopped by both goalies.

Play was non-stop and each team had power play opportunities but were unable to capitalize.

Harrow received two penalties, one for slashing, another for cross-checking from behind which resulted in a game misconduct.

C.A. Bailey penalties went to Ryan Cherneski for slashing and Andrew Verhaeghe for cross-checking.

Atom Minors collect win

Atom Minors hosted the Windsor Jr. Spitfires and skated to a 2-0 victory. This was one of the best-played games from the Southpoint team this season. Jason Daraicha was the goto guy in this game, scoring both goals. Michael Vida collected two assists and a Alex Jadischke one. It was a whole team effort for all three frames.

Sunday was a different story when the Caps traveled to Belle River to face the first-place team. A great first frame saw the Caps trail 1-0, but they had a few good scoring chances. The boys fell to the quick charge offence of the first-place team and gave up 7 in the second.

The Caps rebounded and won the third, out-scoring the Belle River team 3-2, but fell 10-3 overall. Jason Daraicha, Michael Vida and Troy Tiessen found the twine with Dawson Collison, Austin Neufeld, Evan Ouellette and Daraicha getting assists.

Peewee #10 shuts out Kingsville

Southpoint Peewee #10 played Friday night in an exciting game against Kingsville #7 in Kingsville. Dante Butera earned the shutout for Southpoint with the help of a strong defensive effort. The final score was 4-0. Scoring for Southpoint late in the first period was Donnie Pardo, assisted by Zack Wiebe and Matt Durochers. A second goal followed, scored by Zack Wiebe and assisted by James Collier. The third goal was by Zack Wiebe, assisted by Aiden Rodrigues. The final goal of the game was scored by Aiden Rodrigues, assisted by Logan Impens and Derrick Antunes.

This game demonstrated plenty of good passing, hard work around the net and strong goaltending at both ends of the rink.

Bantam #12 wins two

The Southpoint Bantam Naples Pizza hockey team played two games this past weekend against Essex and Harrow.

On Saturday the kids invaded the Essex Arena to play the Essex Red team. The good guys started off strong and took a 3-1 lead into the third period. Sloppy play became their friend in the third where Essex knotted things up at 3-3.

The Naples Pizza team took the lead late in the third on a beauty pass out in the slot by Ty Simpson and Mikalan (MO JO) Fehr slammed it home for a 4-3 win.

Other goal scorers for Team Naples were Ty Simpson, Matthew Dick and Anthony Cervini. Helpers went to Matthew Dick, Brock Roach, Josh Toews, and Tristyn Corlett.

Team Naples then entertained a very solid Harrow Ram team on Sunday night. The kids started off slow, but ramped things up late in the period. Connor Ribble got the team on the board first with a nifty second effort in front of the net. Colton Horne and Mikalan (MO JO) Fehr assisted on the goal. Team Naples took a 2-0 lead on a nice hard-nosed effort by Anthony Cervini with helpers going to Riley Gabriele and Jackson Ingratta.

The third period went Harrow’s way as they tied it up 2-2. Michael Moavro scored the last two for Team Naples with assists going to Tristyn Corlett, Connor Ribble and Ty Simpson.

Harrow got a late tally to make it close but the final was 4-3 Naples Pizza.

Next action for the team is against Kingsville and Belle River.

Team 8 nails down first place in mini golf

Forty-six golfers managed 90 aces over 36 holes on Nov. 8 at Colasanti’s. Leading the way with 6 aces was Iggy Arner, Frank Lasi and Eleanor Wilkinson. Mary Ann Vickery dropped

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a tidy 5, while Fran Clifford and John Vlodarchyk had 4 drop for them. Recording 3 each were Mike Binder, Cam Keith, Julia Kos, Andy Orsini, Al Stockwell, Rose Taylor, Gerald Wilkinson, Ken Womack and Tom

Hyatt. Chipping in with 2 each were Jim Allan, Barb Arner, Mary Binder, Margaret Graham, Lloyd Honey, Audry Knox, Murray Knox, Betty McManus, Barbara Murphy, Morley Scratch, Art Sweet and Doug Vickery. Sinking 1 apiece were Dorothy Cascadden, Murray Cascadden, Gary Honey, Marie Lasi, Bill Mayville, Mary MacRae, Angus MacRae, John Murphy and Shirley Thiessen.

A very respectable low score of 15 for 9 holes went to Frank Lasi followed closely with 16 by Iggy Arner, Gerald Wilkinson and Marg Graham. A score of 17 was registered by Rose Taylor, Frank Lasi, Mary Ann Vickery, Eleanor Wilkinson, Andy Orsini and Al Stockwell.

Junior B Hockey Leamington Flyers

Thursday, November 15 vs. LaSalle at Heinz Rink 7:10 pm

Sunday, November 25 vs. Sarnia at Heinz Rink 7:10 pm

Junior C Hockey Wheatley Sharks vs Mooretown

Monday, November 19 7:30 pm at Wheatley Area Arena

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An excellent score of 34 for 18 holes was delivered by Iggy Arner, followed closely with 35 by Gerald Wilkinson and 36 by Eleanor Wilkinson and Bill Mayville. Rose Taylor, Frank Lasi and Tom Hyatt each managed a 37.

Taking top spot for 36 holes was Gerald Wilkinson with 73, Frank Lasi and Eleanor Wilkinson with 75 and Rose Taylor, Al Stockwell and Art Sweet with 77.

First place with 236 was nailed down by Team 8 (Jim Allan, Gerald Wilkinson, Betty McManus). Second place went to Team 6 with 239 (Andy Orsini, Al Stockwell, Audrey Knox). A twoway tie for third place with 240 was shared by Team 3 (Mary Ann Vickery, Shirley Thiessen, Frank Lasi) and Team Queens (Art Sweet, Bill Ward, Murray Cascadden).

All are welcome to join the Golden Years mini golfers every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s for some fun and fellowship. It only costs $10 to register and $5 each week for 36 holes.

Weil’s Peewees defeat Kingsville

By Joline Driedger

On Sat. Nov. 10 the Weil’s Foods Peewee boys won over Kingsville 6-2.

Starting up the scoreboard were two goals by Weil’s Owen Lindsay and Steven Wiebe in the second period. Jackson Robinson scored the third goal, but right after that Kingsville scored to make the score 3-1.

It wasn’t long before the Weil’s boys scored another one, again by Steven Wiebe. After another goal by Kingsville, Southpoint still had some game left and two more were scored by Derek Keck and Steven Wiebe.

This was an intense game from start to finish. Curtis Drewitt played a great game between the pipes, stopping all shots on net except two. Great job, boys!

Lions 31, Rebels 8

early in the fouth, running in a touchdown and two-point conversion of their own to bring the score to 18-8. The visitors then managed a successful onside kick of their own, bringing their offense within striking distance of narrowing the Leamington lead further still.

The Lions defense stood its ground however, turning the ball over to give their offense a shot at re-padding their lead. Chamberlain and his troops moved the ball steadily forward until a path was cleared for Seng to run a 30-yard major followed by a successful PAT kick, also courtesy of Seng.

Todd Jones finished the scoring by running in a 38-yard touchdown, although the PAT kick was not successful. Andrew Levesque put an end to any further Riverside scoring attempts by nabbing an interception late in the game.

“They (Riverside) played us hard in the first half,” said Wood. “They’re a tough team. It was just a great effort from our players — Collin Seng was the best he’s been all season. Our offense really started rolling in the second half.”

For the Arnott championship game, Wood explained that his team would use its final three practices to hone the same strategies it has used all season, namely the double-wing offense. The game will mark the Lions’ first title-game appearance in about five years, dating back to when head coach Jason Brennan lead LDSS to a victory over L’Essor. Wood explained that he is pleasantly surprised to see his inexperienced team make a championship-game appearance.

“My first thought was that I hoped we would win a game, with the youth that we have,” he said. “Things just fell into place for us.”

Leamington started the regular season against Riverside, winning by a narrow 21-20 margin. The Lions’ second regular season contest ended with another slim margin of victory, an 8-7 decision against St. Joseph.

In the Newman/Wilson semi finals, the Cardinal Carter Cougars were defeated 38-0 by the football powerhouse

(Continued from page 25) Herman Green Griffins. Herman will take on Holy Names in the Newman/Wilson championship game.

The junior Cougars won their quarter final game against the Kennedy Clippers on Monday, Nov. 5 in a 21-0 decision at Windsor Stadium. Chris Tannous provided the offensive heroics for the Cougars, running in all three touchdowns, including one as a punt return.

Major Midgets downed by Riverside

In their only game of the weekend, Southpoint’s WFCU Major Midgets travelled to Riverside Saturday night and promptly let the home team take a 4-3 victory. After soundly defeating Riverside last weekend, the team played lackadaisical and at one point found themselves down 4-1. They eventually narrowed the deficit to 4-3 with 8 minutes left in the game but couldn’t find the equalizer. Scoring for Southpoint were Austin Thompson (2) and Scott Florence. Earning assists were Ty Scratch (2), Cale Phibbs and Deryck Badz.

WFCU hosts Essex Ravens this Friday night, 8:30 p.m. at Heinz Arena, and on Sunday they travel to Chatham to seek revenge for an earlier season loss to Kent Cobras.

Atom major vs. Amherstburg

Brady Bunda and an Amhesrtburg player battle for control of the puck along the boards during an atom major regular season game at Heinz Arena Saturday, Nov.

scored the first goal while shorthanded, but the visitors came back to

goals were scored during the second period.

10. Southpoint

win 2-1. All three

The Cambridge Winter Hawks may lead the GOJHL’s Midwestern Conference, but they were the second-best team on the ice at Heinz Arena last week.

The Leamington Flyers, hosting Cambridge in the crossconference game Thursday, Nov. 8, battled their way to a 3-2 victory and a deadlock for first place in the Western Conference, starting with a goal by newly-acquired Kyle Shaw early in the opening period.

Shaw, sidelined by a concussion during his second game with the Ontario Hockey League’s Niagara Ice Dogs, recovered from his injury in time to don the number 3 jersey for the Flyers against Cambridge.

“He’s that power forward we were looking for to add to our line-up,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “He might end up back in Niagara, but until then, he’ll be a valuable addition to our team.”

Cambridge goaltender Lucas Machalski made a tremendous save early in the first period, but couldn’t prevent Shaw from tapping the rebound over the goal line during a Leamington power play. Alex Seguin and Chris Scott earned assists on the play.

The Flyers moved the puck well and improved their passing game in comparison to recent contests, staying a step ahead of the Winter Hawks through most of the first period. Leamington carried a 16-9 shots on net advantage into the first intermission, although the teams proved evenly-matched throughout the game.

“For anyone who paid the $9 for their ticket, they got their money’s worth,” said Piroski. “It was a good game — both goalies were great.”

Although the Flyers’ power play lost its bite following the Shaw goal — the hosts went one for 10 with the man advantage and couldn’t produce a goal through nearly four combined minutes of five-on-three situations — they generated a steady flow of scoring chances at even strength and were by far the more disciplined team on the ice. Leamington offered the Winter Hawks only three power play opportunities.

“In this day and age, you have to be disciplined — you can’t retaliate any more,” Piroski said.

“Players have to try to get even the legal way.”

David Dalby gave the Flyers a two-goal advantage at roughly the game’s midway point after firing a low shot that sent the puck between Machalski’s left leg and left post after taking a feed from Brett Babkirk. The lead was cut in half six seconds later, as Cameron Pentsa solved Austyn Roudebush during a rush at the Leamington net immediately following the centre-ice face off.

Flyers shoot down Winter Hawks

By Bryan Jessop

Kyle Shaw, the newest player on the Flyers’ roster, attempts to outmaneuver Cambridge’s Lucas Machalski as the goaltender kicks his net off the goal line with his left leg. Shaw later scored the opening goal in Leamington’s 3-2 win over the Midwestern Conference-leading WInter Hawks. (SUN Photo)

About a minute-and-a-half later, Cambridge took advantage of a four-on-three power play and pulled their netminder for the extra attacker with over four minutes remaining on the game clock. Todd Bannerman took a cross-crease pass and one-timed it past Roudebush to bring the Winter Hawks within a goal.

Leamington however weathered the remainder of the storm and held on for a 3-2 victory, vaulting over the idle London Nationals to engage the Chatham Maroons in a tie for first place in the Western Conference. The Flyers and Maroons each had 27 points as of Saturday morning, although Chatham held two

On Saturday, Nov. 10, the Flyers’ cross-conference schedule continued with a road game against the Stoney Creek Warriors of the Golden Horseshoe Conference.

The Flyers won 9-2 to extend their winning streak to three games.

The teams were tied at one goal apiece after 20 minutes, but the Flyers offense exploded in the second, piling on another seven goals compared to one for the Warriors. Leamington finished the scoring with the only goal of the third period.

Leamington’s next home game will be played Thursday, Nov. 15 against the LaSalle Vipers with a 7:10 p.m. start.

The Rest of the West

On Wednesday, Nov. 7, Western Conference teams began their schedule against unfamiliar opponents with a 6-2 win for the LaSalle Vipers over Guelph and a 6-5 London Nationals victory against Brampton.

While the Flyers defeated Cambridge on Thursday, the St. Thomas Stars fell 6-3 to Thorold while the Sarnia Legionnaires nipped Stoney Creek 4-3 in a shootout. Between cross-conference games, the St. Marys Lincolns hosted the Stars in a 2-1 Stars win Friday, Nov. 9. Also that day, the Nationals had the unenviable task of taking on the GOJHL-leading St. Catharines Falcons — London, however, pulled off a 7-4 win.

In the meantime, the Strathroy Rockets visited Niagara Falls and the Lambton Shores Predators made a stop in Listowel. Winners from these two games were Niagara Falls and Listowel, by scores of 5-4 and 6-3, respectively. On Saturday, Nov. 10 the Predators hosted Elmira for a 6-5 shootout win as Strathroy won against the visiting Thorold team 5-4. Also that day, the Maroons journeyed to Brampton in what turned out to be a 5-3 Chatham victory.

Leamington’s David Dalby works his way around a Cambridge defenseman during the first period of a Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League cross-conference game at Heinz Arena Thursday, Nov. 8. Dalby scored the Flyers’ second goal en route to a 3-2 victory over the Winter Hawks. Cambridge leads the Midwestern Conference and is second overall among the GOJHL’s 26 teams. On Saturday, the Flyers will hit the road for a game in Stoney Creek against the Golden Horseshoe Conference’s Warriors. (SUN Photo)

Cambridge applied heavy offensive pressure in the third period, where they outshot their hosts 14-8. The Flyers made the most of their chances however, as Nathan Opblinger intercepted a Winter Hawks clearing attempt from behind their own net and approached the opposition's net uncontested to bury a wrist shot past Machalski.

The Flyers went five for 10 on the power play and tabulated a shots advantage of 36-23 while their hosts settled for one for seven with the man advantage. Shaw chipped in with four assists while Opblinger, Seguin, and Bryce Doan scored two goals each. Single tallies were added by Dakota Olvin, David Dalby and Jared Dennis. Brett Babkirk, Jacob McGhee, Cole Chevalier and Riley Babkirk added two assists apiece. Single helpers came from Opblinger, Dennis, Chris Scott and Tony Spidalieri.

On Sunday, the Vipers were in Waterloo (4-3 LaSalle shootout win), the Legionnaires visited Kitchener (4-3 Kitchener shootout win), the Maroons hosted Listowel (4-1 Chatham win), St. Thomas hosted Fort Erie (5-1 Stars win) and St. Marys was on the road against Welland for a 5-3 final favouring Welland.

Upcoming Home Games: THURS, nov 15 vs lasalle 7:10PM sun, nov 25 vs sarnia 7:10PM

Upcoming away Games: sat, nov 17 at lambton7:30 pm sun, nov 18 at chatham7:00 pm

Powerlifting pastor golden in Boston

By Bryan Jessop

On multiple levels, success is a matter of looking up for pastor Adrian Ninaber.

The Kingsville native, who has been the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church on Bevel Line for the past nine years, recently returned from one of several powerlifting competitions he has attended since moving to Essex County in his late 40s. Ninaber attended the World Three-lift Powerlifting Championships in Boston, Mass. Oct. 27-28, where he captured gold medals in both the equipped and unequipped levels of the 55- to 59-year-old category. In ‘equipped’ competition, lifters are permitted to wear a series of wraps and belts which they are not allowed to use in ‘unequipped’ or ‘raw’ divisions.

In a group of three competitors, Ninaber made top lifts of 468 pounds in the squat, 368 pounds in the bench and 551 pounds in the dead lift for a combined 1,387 pounds in the unequipped group (he has achieved a bench press of as much as 370 pounds, a world record in his age group). While equipped, his best lifts of the event were 525 pounds in the squat, 430 pounds in the bench (a category world record) and 530 pounds in the dead lift. While he was satisfied with his bench presses, he was unhappy with his squats and the equipped dead lift.

“It wasn’t my best day,” Ninaber said despite bringing home a pair of gold medals. “The squat was pathetic.”

The Boston event included participants from countries including Great Britain, Scotland, France, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Moldova, Estonia, Switzerland, the United States, Ukraine, Ireland, Malta and Canada. Ninaber frequently attends events along with Kevin Stirling of Wallaceburg and trains regularly with Belle River’s Jerry Marentette.

Ninaber, now approaching his 57th birthday, has been powerlifting for decades, but has only been competing steadily since moving to Kingsville from Owen Sound about nine years ago. Since training with Marentette, his personal best unequipped bench press went from 385 pounds to 407 pounds.

Ninaber also won the single lift world championships in June of last year, hosted by Muskegon, Mich. Each type of lift is its own category in single lift events, where competitors may take part in any type of lift or lifts in equipped or raw formats. Ninaber, as per his personal norm, participated in all three lifts, both equipped and raw. Also as per usual, he came home with multiple gold medals.

Ninaber was born in Barrie and raised in BramptonBramalee, Ont., where he played high school football. He admits that he did not excel academically in high school, but once he developed an interest in ministry, he flourished. He acquired a doctorate degree in ministry from Trinity College of the Bible in Indiana and earned his masters in California. As an undergrad, his grade average was 94.7 per cent.

“When told in Grade 8 to pick classes for high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do,” Ninaber explained. “I thought it would be fun to take shop courses like woodworking and auto mechanics. It wasn’t until I got into ministry when I said ‘I like doing this’.”

Despite being in his mid50s, Ninaber’s maximum lifts would often place him

in the top three in age brackets for competitors in their 30s and even 20s.

“The saying that you get weaker as you get older is a boatload of garbage,” he said. “Recovery time is different. In other sports, age is a huge factor, but not in powerlifting. I’ve seen lifters in their 70s. It builds both bone density and muscle mass.”

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Pastor Adrian Ninaber of Calvary Baptist Church on Bevel Line, Leamington regularly competes in Canadian-American and international powerlifting competitions sanctioned by the World Drug Free Powerlifting Federation. Ninaber recently returned from the World Three Lift Championships, where he took gold in both the equipped and unequipped 55- to 59-year-old category. Ninaber, of Kingsville, has been powerlifting and competing consistently since moving from Owen Sound. (Photos submitted)

By Gordon Wonnick

Sun Parlour Curling Club is enjoying a good start to the current season, all leagues are now in operation, and the new ice-maker is providing good curling ice.

Like any other club these days, the Curling Club could always use more members, and there is enough ice time to be able to handle many more curlers.

A new game called Sturling has been previously mentioned in this column, and it has gotten off to an excellent start on Thursday mornings. This game can be played by just about anyone; most physical conditions are not showstoppers. If you are one of those people that had to quit this wonderful game of curling because of physical issues, why not come out to the club on Thursday morning and give it a try? The way the fun league is organized, people can join anytime and if you can’t be there every week, no problem. I always enjoy filing a report when I can boast a little. Last Wednesday several Sun Parlour senior teams participated in the seniors’ bonspiel in Chatham. I am happy to report that Lee Penfold supported by Warren Dunford, Jerry Paine and Bob Keene came home victorious in the early draw. Nice going, guys.

Queen of Peace WECDSB Division C Champs

The Queen of Peace boys soccer team won the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board C Division Soccer Championship when they defeated St. Rose Catholic School 4-0 on Monday, October 23. Team members, front row left to right: Randy Pavon-Enriquez, Quinn Rodrigues, Alex Ortega, Jason Tannous, Alex Demers, Nick Dicarlo, Matthew Saad, Noah Costa, Max Rahie. Back row: Coach Mr. Prior, Ricky Lima, Jordan Avelar, Charly Khoury, Matthew Travis, Darrin

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trains a group of six to eight athletes, ranging from truck drivers to real estate agents.

they offer each other words of encouragement. It also provides opportunities to bond with his 28-, 30- and 32-yearold sons, who have all been involved in powerlifting for the past several years.

It is also a sport ideal for his goal-driven personality.

“There isn’t as much competition in the older age groups, but world records are there to push you if nobody is there (in your age category),” Ninaber explained.

Ninaber, who has been a pastor at churches across Canada, trains Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays for about one hour each day. From his Kingsville home, he also

Ninaber, a member of the Canadian Drug Free Powerlifting Federation, will next compete at the Canada-US Single Lift Championships in Grand Rapids, Mich. He is also considering the World Three Lift Championships to be held in Glasgow, Scotland in November of next year and looks forward to attending next year’s World Single Lift Championships in Antwerp, Belgium — where nieces and nephews living in Belgium plan to attend to cheer him on.

Ninaber, who once managed a 451 pound equipped bench press that was mentioned in Powerlifting USA magazine, stressed that it is important for aspiring powerlifters to set up a personalized program before taking on a serious train-

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ing routine. Because of the physical strain involved, he noted that lifters should aim for their peak weights a maximum of four times per year. He also strongly discourages taking testosterone or steroids to boost performance, noting that WADA drug testing is the strictest in the world and that tests can be administered at any time without warning.

“It’s sad to see drug use,” Ninaber said, noting that he receives strong support from his wife Rose, who attends all his events to take pictures and offer encouragement.

Ninaber, naturally, also receives support through his faith.

“A lot of lifters have a spiritual background,” he said, noting that parishoners at Calvary Baptist support him consistently. “In the squat, you’re always told to keep your head up as you go down because it helps you keep your balance... I thought ‘wow, that’s perfect’! Everyone faces challenges and tough times, which are easier to deal with when you look up to Jesus. Just as we train to be champions in powerlifting, we train people (in church) to do well in life. We want to be there to encourage and support you. We’re all on a journey.”

DiMenna, Luca Coppola, Deangelo Policella, Michael Moavro, Coach Mrs. Pereira. Absent: Deandre Caine.

Sharks shut out Lakers

By Bryan Jessop

The Wheatley Sharks climbed another notch in the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ standings Monday, blanking the visiting Wallaceburg Lakers 5-0 and leaping over the idle Alvinston Flyers for sole possession of fourth place.

The Sharks dominated offensively for about 54 minutes, allowing Laker forwards to put pressure on their defense only while the hosts were killing three penalties. The game winner was scored eight minutes and 44 seconds into the opening period, when Kurtis Ouellette fired a lazer from just inside the Wallaceburg blue line after taking a pass from Brendon Anger. Dylan Impens allowed Wheatley to mount a 2-0 lead at the first buzzer, snapping home a loose puck during a scramble in front of the Lakers’ net four minutes and 20 seconds after the Ouellette goal.

Impens netted the only marker of the second period with an impressive unassisted effort, tapping a backhand shot past Wallaceburg goalie Devin Cove while lying on his stomach. The visitors replaced Cove with Joel Sowinski for the remaining 37 minutes and 55 seconds.

Impens also played a pivotal role in the Sharks’ first of two third-period goals, offering Kyle Quick a pass from behind the net that Quick blasted past Sowinski from point blank range. Brian Johnson finished the scoring with just under two minutes remaining, winning a foot race against a Lakers defenseman and firing his third of the season into the back of the visitors’ net. Lucas Raffoul and Mike Reid earned assists.

Wheatley more than doubled Wallaceburg on the shot counter, peppering their two goalies with a combined 38 shots while allowing only 17 against Marc Tremblay. Tremblay, who earned his second shutout of the season, stopped two Lakers’ breakaway shots and gloved another from directly in front of his crease.

“He’s great to have back there,” said Sharks assistant coach Brad Hyatt of Tremblay. “He made a couple great breakaway saves — it gives the team confidence to see their goalie do something like that. Defensively, we’re playing strong and our forwards are supporting it by coming down to help out.”

Wheatley went zero for two on the power play while Wallaceburg was held to zero for three. The win was the eighth in the last nine games for the Sharks, who pulled within three points of the third-place Blenheim Blades with two games in hand. As the Blades dropped a Sunday, Nov. 11 game to Belle River in a shootout, the Sharks are the last Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ team to remain unbeaten in games exceeding 60 minutes.

Following a Tuesday, Nov. 13 game in Essex, Wheatley’s road schedule will bring the team to Dresden for a Friday, Nov. 16 match against the Kings. The next home game for the Sharks will be Monday, Nov. 19 against the Mooretown Flags.

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Craig Adamson of the Wheatley Sharks looks for a pass recipient while under pressure from Wallaceburg defenders during a Nov. 12 game at Wheatley Area Arena. The Sharks won 5-0 for their eighth win in the last nine games. (SUN Photo)

Jesse Margerison of the Sharks tries to swat the puck into the Wallaceburg zone after colliding to the ice with a Lakers player during the Monday, Nov. 12 game at Wheatley Area Arena. The Sharks won 5-0, taking sole possession of fourth place and pulling to within three points of the third-place Blenheim Blades. (SUN Photo)

Dylan Impens of the Sharks maneuvers around Wallaceburg’s Joe Allison during the second period of a Monday, Nov. 12 game at Wheatley Area Arena. Impens scored twice and added an assist in his team’s 5-0 victory over the Lakers. (SUN Photo)

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