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On Sunday, November 20 the the Rick Hansen Relay will follow Talbot Trail (Highway #3) from Wheatley into Leamington at 4:30 p.m. to an outdoor celebration at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. This Canada-wide relay will journey through 600 communities and across 12,000 km.
Twenty-five years ago Rick Hansen had a dream - to make the world more accessible and inclusive and to find a cure for spinal cord injury (SCI). Inspired by a deep-seated belief that anything is possible, Rick’s dream took shape in the form of the Man In Motion World Tour (MIMWT).
Through the Foundation that bears his name, more than $250 million has been raised to accelerate progress towards a cure for SCI, and a more accessible and inclusive world.
Constable Kevin O’Neil of the Leamington detachment of the O.P.P. has been chosen as the final medal bearer to carry the Rick Hansen commemorative medal into the Complex celebration event.
Several area singers, choirs and dance groups will share their talent to entertain the crowd as they await the final medal bearer.
Jeff Tiessen, a former Ruthven resident and Paralympic Games medalist will come home for the ceremony.
Leamington was also chosen to host a start-of-day (Continued on Page 9) Weekend Weather
KEEP VOTING!
Bank Theatre enters Round 3 in AVIVA Community Fund
The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place is moving into the old Bank of Montreal in Uptown Leamington. They have signed up to try to win funding up to $150,000 from Aviva Insurance Fund, an annual event where Aviva shares $1,000,000 to different community ideas throughout Canada.
The Bank is competing against about 350 other events in their category of large ($100,000 - $150,000). In the first round, Bank Theatre placed in 35th position. Round 2 ended on November 9, and the Bank Theatre just finished in 17th position. Based on this placement, with some community involvement, the local theatre project could easily place in the top 10 for Round 3, allowing them entry into the semi-final round. Round 3 began November 14th and runs until November 30. You are allowed to vote once per day per account you have...and you are allowed to set up a vote from every e-mail you have access to.
“If we make it to the semi-final round, we will once again be asked to support The Bank as a community, and vote to place them in the top 10 in their division,” said Ursula Tiessen, Committee member.
To vote, you must sign up and register your e-mail or facebook account, then choose “The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place idea, which is #11000, and you are ready to vote.
“If we win this money, it will go towards some much needed renovations so we can open our doors. The sooner we have funding to finish renovations, the sooner we will be open to start hosting events in our quaint 200-seat theatre,” said Tiessen.
FUNDRAISER DEC. 1 AT COLASSSANTI’S
The Bank Theatre is also having its first annual fundraising event called “Let the Show Begin” on December 1st at 7 p.m. at Colasanti’s. There are a limited number of tickets available at the Modrigal and Guardian Drugs in Leamington for $10 each.
OPP release composite of Leamington purse snatcher
The Leamington Detachment of the Essex County OPP Crime Unit has released a composite sketch of the man suspected of stealing a woman’s purse as she was walking alone shortly after 8 p.m. Oct. 30 in the area of Mill and Victoria streets. She was approached by a male party on a bicycle. He demanded money and then forcibly grabbed her purse, knocking her to the ground. He removed a laptop from her bag and discarded the purse on the roadway. He then fled eastbound on Mill St. E. towards Wigle St.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian in his mid 40s, approximately 5’ 8” tall with a small to medium build. He was wearing a light brown hooded jacket.
If anyone can help identify this person, please contact the Leamington OPP at 519-326-2544 or Crime Stoppers at 1-519-258-TIPS.
Buy local, buy Canadian
The following editorial is an edited version of an email that has been circulating recently. The message is clear - if we truly want to help our economy (local and Canadian) we have to put our shopping money where our mouth is. Support local store owners.
As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Canadians with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods; merchandise that has been produced at the expense of Canadian labor. This year will be different. This year Canadians will give the gift of genuine concern for other Canadians. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by Canadian hands. Yes there is!
It’s time to think outside the box. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box?
Everyone has their hair cut or done; how about gift certificates from your local Canadian hair salon or barber? How about a gym membership? It’s appropriate for all ages who are concerned about their health and wellbeing. Who wouldn’t appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, Canadian owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates. Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plunking down hundreds on a foreign made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.
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There are so many owner-run restaurants all offering gift certificates, why not treat a friend or family member to dinner out? And, if your intended isn’t the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local restaurant?
We were paying about $62 a month for a land phone line, which really only served as a venue for telemarketers. Family and friends called our cell phones anyways. After spending a few days at home trying to get some rest I realized just how many telemarketers called during the day. Our answering machine usually contained more hangups than messages. The messages that we did receive were usually only to say they were going to try us on our cells. So the question became, why do we have a home phone line?
This is about supporting your hometown business owners with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.
Who couldn’t use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle done at a shop run by a member of your community? Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.
Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes, all make great personal gifts.
Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. How about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre? Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.
Christmas is about caring about us, encouraging Canadian small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Canadians, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn’t imagine.
The job you save might be your own.
This has become the trend, especially for the younger generation. Students going to university or college certainly don’t have a landline installed. With student rate plans at an all time low, it’s more economical to just use your cell.
My one concern is that telemarketers will begin to phone my cell (and that I’ll be charged for those calls). I’ve become a lot more guarded as to whom I give my cell number to. Not just any random form or questionnaire warrants my cell number.
I received an email last week warning that cell phone numbers go public this month. All cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls and you will be charged for these calls.
To prevent this, go to the following website for Canadian telephone numbers: www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca and then click on English and then on “check my registration.” It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time and it blocks your number for five years. The DO NOT CALL list is for home phones, cell phones and fax numbers. Be sure to register all your phones to avoid those irritating telemarketers.
It’s been a couple of months since liberating myself from Bell and I have no regrets. Don’t worry, I’m still supporting Bell through my television bill and cell phone. I’m convinced that they’re going to get money out of me somehow. It just makes me feel better to think I’m at least saving $744 a year!
Hillman Marsh, Photo Impressions by Tim Hayes
Good ingredients
“Life is like cooking. Before choosing what you like, taste everything.”
Our daughter is in her first semester at university and after an incredible couple of years at high school, she is finding her classes unfulfilling. Do I give her the old spiel that the first year is a weeding out process and to just stay focused and get through?
If only everything in life was like following a recipe. I have decided to give her this side of the recipe but also the other side, which is to enjoy the process, to keep your doors open and learn the difference between what you want and what you need.
We can teach in a way that makes things enjoyable or not. Recently, I was sent an email that showed how making something fun could encourage us to do something we may not otherwise. A staircase next to an escalator was made into piano keys. Sixty-six percent of the people chose these fun stairs to climb instead of riding the boring escalator.
Enjoyment: Outcome Vs. Process.
When you do something, you can enjoy a good outcome, but you can also enjoy the process. These are two different enjoyments. Suppose that you cook something. You enjoy the outcome when you eat the good meal or when guests compliment your cooking. You can enjoy those good outcomes even if you hate the process of cooking. But some people enjoy the process of cooking. For example, cooking risotto takes a process and it’s one that I like. Sure, I could pick up a quick cook box of risotto, but for me, it would not be the same. Once you have prepared all the ingredients you stand by the saucepan stirring while the dish absorbs all of the great ingredients that you have added. Hmm… sounds like a good
recipe for life.
Csikszentmihalyi, the father of what is called flow, was first struck by the sculptor who was completely absorbed in sculpting, and then ignored the finished project. The sculptor did not enjoy the outcome – he did not sell the statue or use it for decoration. He ignored it once it was finished. Instead, he enjoyed the process of sculpting. Csikszentmihalyi found that people could become absorbed in a craft, sport, game, or whatever, and enjoy the process. Unfortunately, that idea solely doesn’t pay the bills.
So what did I encourage my daughter to do? Listen to your heart and find something you enjoy doing and then put forth your very best effort. Your goal is to find a job that fulfills your needs.
Need – something you have to have. Want – something you would like to have.
The difference between a need and a want is pretty simple – until you set yourself loose in a store. Double chocolate chip ice cream? It’s a food, so mark it as a need. That designer t-shirt that fits you perfectly? Well, you need more shirts, so why shouldn’t it count too?
Tally up the damage caused by a few justifications like these, and suddenly you’ve spent far more than you intended. What is the solution to this? Figure out your needs and go about fulfilling them. Most of us only need the basic needs like:
• A roof over your head.
• Enough food and water to maintain your health.
• Basic health care and hygiene products.
• Clothing (just what you need to remain comfortable and appropriately dressed).
Everything that goes beyond this – a big house, namebrand clothes, fancy foods and drinks, a new car – is a want.
Does that mean that you should only buy the things that you need? Not at all. Life is meant to be lived, not survived. Treat yourself to some wants along the way, but do so when you can afford to, and enjoy those wants as the extras that they are and enjoy the process. Simmer, stew, and steam a little once in a while.
Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Lime Chile Cream
This colorful soup is the perfect starter to your next dinner party. The tangy lime cream swirl plays nicely against the sweetness of the peppers.
Serves 4 as an entrée or 6 as a starter
Soup
2 (8-oz) packages SUNSET® Ancient Sweets™
Red Peppers (about 4 – 5 peppers), stemmed, seeded and cut into 1” pieces
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup diced onions
1 Tbsp chopped garlic
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 to 1 tsp hot sauce
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
2 tsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp water Salt to taste
Lime Cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp water
Garnish: Chopped fresh parsley or thinly sliced chives
To make the soup: In a large soup kettle heat oil over medium-high heat until hot then add peppers and onions. Cook, stirring often, for about 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, coriander and cumin; cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add hot sauce and broth, and bring to a boil. Add cream, bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for
about 10 minutes.
In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and water then stir the mixture into the soup. Stirring continuously, return the soup to a simmer to thicken.
Being very careful, puree the hot soup in a blender in small batches until very smooth. Taste for salt and season to taste—saltiness will depend on whether you
used canned or homemade chicken broth. Keep warm until ready to serve.
To make the lime cream: In a small bowl whisk together the sour cream, lime juice and water until smooth.
Serve the soup in bowls and drizzle a swirl of lime cream over soup. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.
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The South Essex Community Council (SECC) had a busy three days as volunteers distributed 883 coats, 642 accessories (snowpants, mitts, scarves and hats). In total, 214 families (658 individuals) were helped on November 5, 7 and 8. Many thanks to Fletchers, Kennedy and Canopy Cleaners who dry cleaned all the coats. Pictured here are SECC volunteers Sarmad Naoum (left) and Ryan Mastronardi. (Photo submitted)
4-H Art Club decorates shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
By
Hanna and Juliana Willemsma
The 4-H Art Club held their October meeting at Mrs. Kimberly and Mr. Marshall’s house in Leamington.
The group decorated shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. At the end of the meeting the members had 25 colourful boxes completed, ready to take home and fill.
situations around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes. It provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on project.
Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate
The Art Club discussed their next project. They will be volunteering at the Kingsville Fantasy of Lights Children’s Activity Night. They will be helping with crafts. They are going to be making dough ornaments for the kids to decorate and hang on their Christmas tree.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - Turkey Dinner at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., Leamington (corner of Sherk & Seacliffe Dr.), 4 - 7 p.m. Adults $12, children 6-12 years $6, children 5 & under - free. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Take-out available. For more info call 519-326-3966.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - How about a Nice Hot Bowl of Chili? Dessert and beverage included. Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S. Leamington. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $7 for adults, $3 for children.
Tour. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the Migration Hall the day of the tour. Refreshments - Pelee Island Winery. www.kingsvillechristmashousetour.ca.
3748 or 519-326-3605.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - Come out and support the Wonder Broads Dragon Boat Team of Windsor and Essex County in their endeavors to promote breast cancer awareness. A pasta fest is to be held at the Ciociaro Club from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Adults $15, children 4-12 $7.50; children 3 and under free. For info call 519-9692584.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - 8th Annual Kittenaide Benefit- at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, Mersea Rd 3, Ruthven, 5 - 8:30 pm. Entertainment by “Gone Wrong”. Admission includes pasta buffet: seniors $12, adults $10, children 4 - 12 yrs $6. Bake sale, bazaar, Cattail Auction. Info 519-324-2729.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 - The Leamington Horticultural Society will be presenting its annual Holiday Wreath Day Workshop from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Wreaths are $25 ($20 with your own straw wreath), swags $20, pots $35 (the pot is provided). All materials to create your choice are provided, refreshments will be available. Come out and create your own unique decorations.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 - Kingsville Christmas House
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 - The Soli Deo Gloria Singers, under the direction of Paul Dueck and Nancy Dyck, will present their 10th anniversary concert “Joy for the Journey” on Sat. Nov. 19 at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington at 8 p.m. and at UMEI, 614 Mersea Road 6, just west of Hwy 77, on Sun. Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for students. Available from choir members, Mennonite Savings & Credit Union, or UMEI 519-3267448.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00-6:00 pm at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., for those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge. All welcome.
NOVEMBER 22, 23 & 24 - Collection dates for Operation Christmas Child - Samaritan’s Purse is distributing and collecting shoeboxes to deliver to children who are often living in situations affected by war, poverty, and natural disaster. Gift filled shoe boxes transcend all barriers - language, cultural, geographical, and political - to give hurting children joy and hope. Meadow Brook Fellowship Church. Call Lisa 519-326-
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - New Friday Singles Dance at the Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Drive in Leamington. Dance 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wolfeman DJ. $10 includes late lunch. All welcome. Info 519-326-9539.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - First Baptist Church, Leamington, will be collecting mittens during the Santa Claus Parade. Watch for their flat to donate. Mittens will be donated to local schools.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - Leamington Mersea Historical Society is having their regular meeting at the Museum, 121 Essex County Rd 14 at 12 noon. Pot-Luck Luncheon. Everyone is welcome. Speaker - Ret. Naval Veteran Larry Costello - WWll.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 -Hot Chocolate and Cookies will be available prior to and during the Christmas Parade at St. John's Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Washrooms will be available.
What if you could skip the cancer?
I thought it was a strange name for a book. Skip lunch maybe, or skip geography class, but skip the “C” word? As Don Cherry would say, “I ain’t no Hemmingway or anything like that,” but “skip” is so gosh darn whimsical and capricious. It should be on the nametag of the dude working the drive-thru at Starbucks. Turns out it’s the perfect name, especially when you get to know the author and way that she communicates. Katrina Bos is a purveyor of the complexities of the human condition, a math major, and a fancy dancer of a dozen disciplines to boot. However, she reminds me of my Mac laptop – user friendly and packaged in such a friendly way that you’d never know that the casing (with the happy apple logo) is much tougher than it looks. And out of sight and out of mind are all the wires and transmitters found deep inside. The output is direct, but gentle, helpful and encouraging. You get to know Katrina very well by reading her book. You may even get to know yourself better as well. And you know what else? You don’t have to have cancer or be affected by its ubiquitous curse to enjoy and find profit from the book.
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You do need to have an open mind though. There are a few “holy crap” moments and some low bearing phenomenon at work in the 125 pages. If you do have a bit of faith, believe that miracles can happen and that you are at least curious enough to consider alternative paths to wellness, you’ll get the message. This chick actually heals herself of cancer. In the process, and while the “hood’s up”, she cures her depression, realigns her priorities and discovers joy through her talents. Actually, those activities are the medications.
Katrina’s story, while it does reveal her “spontaneous healing”, is not fairy tale. It’s real, honest, painful and a tough journey, and she didn’t skip the details in sharing her story.
Personally, I’ve embraced the mind-body connection for awhile now. I firmly believe that we have the ability to greatly influence our wellness through our own actions. Walking, reading, meditating, praying, learning new things and being positive are all key ingredients to wellness, both mentally and physically. Furthermore, I believe we should minimize the conjunction between mental and physical. Add Soul to the Mind and Body mix and you have the trinity of life. Three equals one.
What If You Could Skip the Cancer? It’s a little book with a big message and it’s written in a very comfortable and connecting style. It’s available in book stores and on Amazon, but if you want a copy signed by the author and shipped out to you, let me know and I’ll fix you up. Under 20 bucks, includes shipping too. With Christmas coming, I can’t think of a better gift.
“Light Up the Night” at Leamington Christmas Parade!
The Leamington Community Christmas Parade Committee will present the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 26 at 6 p.m.
Bring the entire family to see the spectacular floats that so many businesses, churches and schools have spent countless hours preparing for this much-anticipated event.
Santa will “Light Up the Night” once again in front of the Leamington Library. Come out to witness this magical event!
The parade route begins at the corner of Georgia and Erie streets, heads up Erie Street North and will end at the Leamington Fairgrounds.
For more information or to enter a float, call Leamington & District Chamber of Commerce at 519-3262721 or email wendyp@ leamingtonchamber.com
Admission: $2 Donation to Rotary, Children Under 12 Free All Proceeds to Rotary Charities
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Tree Planting At Mersea Park
Two new exhibits open at Arts Centre
The opening reception for the
is Friday, November
9 p.m. In the second gallery is the work of Eric Naylor –Pause… Reflect… Reconnect. The opening reception for this exhibit is also on Friday, November 18, 7 – 9 p.m. “Beauty is everywhere just waiting to be discovered. With an open mind, and a new perspective, the ordinary becomes extraordinary.”
Peanut Centre Nursery employees John Dyck (left) and Shane Berlingeri planted nine trees at Mersea Park recently. The Leamington Horticultural Society purchased six trees to be planted. Peanut Centre Nursery
(Eric Naylor Photo)
From auctioneer to consignment store
owner: Pease opens Music & Miracles Consigment
Raymond Pease was an auctioneer for 44 years, so he knows a thing or two about buying and selling.
Pease opened up Miracles & Music Consignment Store at 61 Talbot Street East in Leamington (former Salvation Army Thrift Store).
At age 78 (almost 79), this is Pease’s way of slowing down a little bit. Pease gave up auctioneering last year when his wife became sick. This summer he decided that a retail consignment store might be a good fit. “We have some new, some used and we trade, like the old horse traders, I guess,” he joked. “About 90 percent of it is on consignment from different people and different places – from Wallaceburg to Windsor – you get to know a lot of people over the years,” he said.
Pease began auctioneering in 1968 in the Highgate area before he moved to Wheatley and later Leamington. He served as the First Vice President of the Ontario Association of Auctioneers and was an Executive Board member with the Association of Canadian Auctioneers. Pease is also a veteran having served in the Navy during the Korean War.
The store has three areas with the front area mostly
Rick Hansen Relay: difference makers honored Tuesday
(Continued from Front) celebration on Tuesday, November 22 at 9:30 a.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex parking lot, when the relay will leave Leamington and continue on through Essex County.
Medal Bearers
The Recreation Department will host several local elementary schools where four students or school volunteers have been chosen as difference makers! The four lucky recipients will carry the Rick Hansen medal as the relay leaves the community. The four medal bearers will be: Eva Guenther of M.D. Bennie Public School; Dawson Wigle of Queen of Peace School; Lisa Brandner of Mill Street School; and Noelle Resendes of Wheatley Area Public School.
dedicated to musical instruments. Sets of drums, guitars and other items are all on display. Pease is a country music fan. “I play a little… if you know about seven chords, you can play any country song,” he said.
Pease says business is picking up as more and more people walk by and end up coming in to see what all he has in his store.
Leamington is excited to honour the 25th anniversary celebration of the Rick Hansen Relay and all of the Leamington area difference makers!
Raymond Pease
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul held its Grand Re-Opening in its newly renovated store at 26 Talbot Street West. Pictured above, the singing group Guys Who Like To Sing entertained shoppers on Saturday, November 12. The store features high quality brand names and first rate previously loved merchandise. (SUN Photos)
4-H Grow
It Big Club compares pumpkins
By Alexandra Lockley
At the 4-H Halloween Party the Grow it Big Club had their achievement.
The achievement project was to grow a giant pumpkin from a seed that was planted last spring in a coffee can. Everyone had different experiences with their plants. Everyone took a turn explaining how their pumpkin turned out. Some people had great big pumpkins, some had small ones, some had ducks or bugs eat their plants.
The members all enjoyed watching their pumpkins grow and had fun in the club. Some favourite things were going to the Sun Parlour Apiaries to learn about the bees, the tour of the Harrow Research Centre, and just growing their plants. Hope the weather is better next year because everyone is all excited about what they will be growing. See you at the 4-H Sign-Up Night!
Growing and caring for indoor amaryllis bulbs
Now that fall is upon us and the gardens are all prepared for winter, it is time to bring some colour indoors. Amaryllis plants are very easy to grow indoors and certainly help to add colour for the holiday season.
A healthy amaryllis begins with proper planting of the bulb. In some cases they are already potted when purchased; however, if you purchase the bulb packed in wood chips or saw dust it is best to soak the base of the bulb with the roots in lukewarm water for several hours before planting.
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Next choose a container that doesn’t allow more than 2 inches between the bulb and the sides of the pot. Most bulbs will fit in a 6-inch pot, though larger bulbs may require an 8-inch size. It is always very important to make sure that a drainage hole is in the base of the container.
Pot the bulb with new soil and ample compost for nutrition. During planting, keep half of the bulb exposed to the surface of the soil. After planting, water the bulb until water runs out of the drain hole, but then water only when the soil is dry. Too much water will cause the bulb to rot.
Place your newly planted amaryllis in a sunny window, keeping the plant at room temperature. About 8 weeks after planting you will see buds and the plant will be ready to flower. Once the bulb begins to flower, move it to a cooler location to prolong the life of the flower.
After a week the flowers will start to wither. Trim the flowers off and move the pot back into a sunny window, continuing to water the green leaves as you did during the growing period. After 6 months the bulb should be allowed to go dormant and the leaves will start to turn yellow. Trim them back to around 2 inches from the top of the bulb. Store the potted bulb in a cool dark location (around 50º) such as the basement for several months. Stop watering until you see signs of new growth.
After this time, return the pot to a sunny location and water as you did before. Within 8 weeks the amaryllis will bloom again. When the stem reaches a height of 6 inches, use a soluble fertilizer with low nitrogen. This will increase the flower size and brightness of the color. Continue watering with a fertilizer mix even after the blooming is complete to help increase leaf and bulb growth.
My favorite bulbs are the White Christmas and the Red Lion for the holiday season. To purchase amaryllis visit my website at www.bptreemarketing.com
Langeman Manufacturing can drive will provide assistance both locally and globally
For the second year, Langeman Manufacturing has partnered with the Leamington Goodfellows to become a dropoff depot for canned goods donations that will be included in this year’s Christmas hampers distributed to area families.
In addition to accepting canned goods on behalf of the Goodfellows, Langeman Manufacturing will donate $1 for every can received to help locally and globally through two non-profit organizations. Half of the funds will benefit the Goodfellows campaign, with the other half being donated to Samaritan’s Purse International Relief.
In its inaugural year Langeman Manufacturing donated over 200 cans to Goodfellows while also helping those in
need within the community and around the world. They hope to double those totals during the 2011 campaign.
“Langeman supports numerous charitable initiatives during the year and during the Christmas season, we especially want to remember the people in our community as well as around the world who are in need,” said Gary Langeman, President of Langeman Manufacturing.
Residents are invited to drop off their canned goods at Langeman Manufacturing, 56 Oak Street East, Leamington, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donations will be received until Friday, December 9, 2011. For more information, please visit www.langeman.com/holidays
Goodfellows is a men’s and women’s service club which delivers Food Baskets to needy families during the Christmas season. For more information on Goodfellows, please contact Don Nicholson at 519-326-9578. Samaritan’s Purse Canada is a nondenominational organization that has been providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world since 1970 through emergency relief, community development, vocational programs, medical projects and more. For more information, please visit http://www.samaritanspurse.ca
In business since 1954, Langeman Manufacturing Ltd. began as a machine repair and welding shop, evolving as a high-tech manufacturer of machinery and industrial products. For more information, please visit http://www.langeman.com.
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The 5th annual Our Village Christmas House Tour was held Saturday and Sunday, November 12 and 13. One of seven stops included the home of Lorrie and Mark Staudt on Talbot Trail, just east of Leamington. Pictured here is Lorrie Staudt at her dining room table, which will seat up to 30 guests. The Staudt home was decorated by Simona’s Flowers of Leamington. Other tour stops included the Wheatley homes of Maria and Paul Couto, Bob and Liz Lee, Debbie and Gary Wenzler, Margo and Keith Omstead, Sue and Brian Cobby and the Wheatley United Church. (SUN Photos)
Keeping the True Spirit of Christmas in Leamington
Since the closing of Cameron’s last year, Setterington Gifts and Books of Faith strive to fill the void by offering Bibles, cards, Christian books, church supplies (communion cups, bulletins, certificates, etc.), Sunday School curriculum and supplies, gifts and cards for Confirmation and Baptisms and their newest selection of Christian music. Setterington’s, located at 13 Russell Street in Leamington, is now the only Christian books and gifts store in Essex County. Setterington’s has hundreds of books in stock – children's, teens, parenting, couples, devotionals, Bibles, reference books, novels, biographies, a wide selection of Amish material and books regarding all areas of spiritual growth.
Enjoy coffee while you browse
Store owner LeeAnne Setterington encourages parents to come and relax in the sitting area sipping a cup of coffee or tea while they leisurely look over the books and their young ones enjoy the playthings that are available.
If you don’t find what you’re looking for, the staff at Setterington’s will gladly do special orders at the best price that generally arrive in a few short days.
Christmas is coming…
For Christmas they have great stocking stuffers, a variety of Nativity scenes, snow globes, boxed Christmas cards, jewellery, calendars, beautiful gifts bags and wall art, all packed into one store.
Open House Nov. 19 -26
Setterington’s annual Open House is November 19-26; don’t miss out on great specials. Setterington’s has ample on-site parking and is wheel chair accessible at rear entrance.
South Point GM gave away
$10,000 winner!
$10,000 in its Summer Giveaway contest. One hundred new and used car purchasers were entered in the draw, which was held Thursday, November 10. Pictured here, from left to right, are South Point GM owners Julie and John Fleischmann, winners Lisa Taylor and Karl Killick, South Point GM General Manager Doug Rake and saleman Dave Scott. Qualifiers came from as far away as Mississauga, Sarnia and Guelph. Killick, the winner, is from Windsor and purchased an Avalanche. (SUN Photo)
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Anyone can suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Most people have never heard of kidney disease until it affects them or someone they care about. Throughout Windsor-Essex County, nearly 4 , 000 individuals have some form of kidney disease and approximately 275 individuals are receiving dialysis. Thousands more with related conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, are at risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
Your kidneys
The kidneys are the master chemists of the body. Normally, there are two of them, one on either side of the spine under the lower ribs. They are reddish brown in colour and shaped like kidney beans. Each kidney is about the size of your clenched fist. Healthy kidneys do three essential things. They remove wastes from the blood and return the cleaned blood back to the body. They regulate the levels of water and different minerals needed by the body for good health. They also produce hormones that control other important body functions.
What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as the presence of kidney damage, or a decreased level
By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk
Leamington Legion is open
Monday and Tuesday night for darts, Wednesday and Thursday noon to 6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to close, and Saturday noon to approximately 6 p.m.
Every Friday night the Branch hosts fun darts. Cost is $2. Last week’s winners were Steve Damore, Spanky, and Barb Schmidt, and tied with them were Craig Tehonchuk, Richard Howe and Mable McKee.
The Junior Darts Program runs from 9 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings. The cost is $2, and the children get a pop and hotdog. No equipment or experience is necessary. There will be no youth darts on Nov. 19.
There is a sign-up sheet behind the bar for the members’ kids Christmas party. It is being held Dec. 4 from 12- 2 p.m.
Thank you to everyone who came out for the Remembrance Day services. It was greatly appreciated.
The Honours and Awards were handed out after the lun-
cheon. The Ladies Auxiliary handed out medals this year’s recipients:
Past Officer’s Ribbon and Medal, and Secretary Bar: Denise Patton.
5-Year Pin: Heather McKee, Judy Cowan.
10-Year Pin: Karen Robertson.
25-Year Pin: Kaye Winger and Evelyn Young.
35-Year Pin: Lillian Summerfield.
40-Year Pin: Jean Wales.
50-Year Pin: Anne Spaunburg.
The recipients for the Legion will be in next week’s article.
The Ladies Auxiliary will be having their monthly meeting on Wed. Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The ladies still do memorial lunches, baby showers and wedding showers. The Legion hall is available for rent for special occasions. Call the Branch at 519-326-0073 for more details.
Saturday is the weekly meat draw. Tickets go on sale at 2:30 p.m. and the draws are at 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 and 5:00. Come on down and win some meat.
The next Seniors Dinner is Wed. Dec. 14, and it will be the annual Christmas dinner with two sittings – one from 1-4 p.m. and the other from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $7. Tickets available at the bar.
The next General Meeting is Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The next Executive Meeting is Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.
Everyone is welcome at Leamington Legion, 27 Erie St. N.
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE:
ARE YOU AT RISK?
of kidney function, for a period of three months or more. CKD can be divided into five stages depending on how severe the damage is to the kidney, or the level of decrease in kidney function. Not everyone progresses from Stage 1 to Stage 5. Stage 5 is also known as End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). To sustain life at this stage dialysis or kidney transplantation is needed.
CKD may develop from a variety of diseases. Currently, there is no cure, but it is possible to prevent CKD, or delay its progression. This is particularly the case for people with diabetes or high blood pressure, which are the leading causes of kidney failure.
Signs and symptoms
During the early stages, there may be no warning signs or symptoms of kidney disease. In some cases, the problem may go undetected until the kidneys are severely damaged. Some signs and symptoms that may indicate kidney disease are:
Some signs and symptoms that may indicate kidney disease are:
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Puffiness of the eyes, hands and feet
• Passage of bloody, cloudy or tea-coloured urine
• Presence or protein in the urine
• Excessive foaming of the urine
• Frequent passing of urine during the night
• Passing less urine or difficulty passing urine
• Fatigue, difficulty concentrating
• Loss of appetite or weight
• Persistent generalized itching.
One or more of these signs may mean you have a problem with your kidneys. You may want to discuss this with your family doctor.
Major causes of kidney disease
Kidney disease describes a variety of diseases and disorders that affect the kidneys. Most diseases of the kidney attack the filtering units of the kidney, damaging their ability to eliminate wastes and excess fluids.
Kidneys have millions of filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron is made up of a very small filter called a glomerulus, which is attached to a tubule. Blood flows through these filters, and wastes and extra fluid are filtered and removed. Damage to the glomeruli may happen quickly, often as a result of injury or infection. However, most kidney diseases destroy the glomeruli slowly and silently. It may take years or even decades for the damage to become apparent. There is no single cause of chronic kidney disease. Some forms of the disease may be inherited, while others are acquired.
About the Foundation
dedicated to kidney health and to improving the lives of all people affected by kidney disease.
Through its network of Branches and Chapters across the country, the Foundation serves and supports people with end-stage kidney disease and the growing number of people at risk.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Branches and Chapters across the country offer four vital services: information and referral, education materials, short-term financial assistance and peer support. The Kidney Foundation of Canada also offers other services, depending on local community needs and resources, such as educational symposia, newsletters, travel loans and summer camps.
For more information about chronic kidney disease and services available to you, please by phone 519.977.9211, email kidney@mnsi.net or visit us online at kidney.ca/Ontario.
Legends Live fundraiser for Leamington Flyers
Friday, Nov. 25th Domino’s Pizza of Canada in association with Turnkey Entertainment and Promotions brings Michigan and Southwestern Ontario’s #1 tribute show to the town of Leamington.
Legends Live will be on hand at the Portuguese Club to help the Leamington Flyers junior hockey club with their mid-season fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will help to offset the growing costs associated with operating a junior hockey team.
“It’s really a great opportunity for the Flyers to raise some valuable dollars,” said Joe Garon the Flyers’ Director of Sales and Marketing. “The show is a unique fundraiser and an excellent night out for anyone.”
The night starts with a hot buffet dinner including pasta, salad, chicken, potatos, vegetables, rolls, coffee and tea. Then the lights go down and it’s showtime!
Emcee and comedian ‘Stoney’, formerly of Leo’s Komedy Korner, will warm you up with his slap-stick humour, and then it’s time for the music to begin.
Legends Live is a professional Las Vegas-style show which features a revolving cast consisting of tributes to celebrity stars from yesterday and today. This two-set production will have you thoroughly entertained. Take a journey back to 1968, the year of Elvis’ monumental television special dubbed the ’68 Comeback Special. Elvis at his best - black leather and all.
If you’re not on the dance floor yet, then Frankie Valli and Tina Turner are sure to get you up. With hits like ‘Sherry’, ‘December ’63 Oh What A Night’, ‘Simply The Best’ and ‘Proud Mary’, you’re gonna be movin’ and a groovin’.
The show comes full-circle as Elvis hits the stage yet again, this time in the white jumpsuit he made famous during the Las Vegas era of his career.
“The show has a little something for everyone,” noted Garon. “You get a dinner, great entertainment and you’re supporting your local junior hockey team.”
Tickets are $40 each and are available by visiting the Portuguese Club or Domino’s Pizza in Leamington, or by calling (519) 997-3187. Additional information can be found at www.turnkeyentertainment4u.com.
Doors are open at 5:45 p.m. and showtime is 5:30 p.m.
Operation
Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child – Samaritan’s Purse is distributing and collecting shoeboxes to deliver to children who are often living in situations affected by war, poverty, and natural disaster. Gift-filled shoeboxes transcend all barriers - language, cultural, geographical, and political-to give hurting children joy and hope.
Collection dates will be November 22, 23 and 24 at Meadow Brook Fellowship Church, Leamington. For more information about how to get involved or to volunteer, contact Lisa Sawatzky 519-326-3748 or 519-3263605.
Remembrance Day Praised
At the end of Monday night’s municipal council meeting Mayor John Paterson took the opportunity to state that Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph was, “one heck of a ceremony”.
“It was an awesome, awesome celebration of what our veterans did for us,” Mayor Paterson said. He referred specifically to how impressed he was that about 1,000 students from Leamington District Secondary School participated in the ceremony, lining the parade route, presenting the names of local veterans whose names appear on the cenotaph, and playing in the school band during the presentation of wreaths.
on approved credit from Fo rd Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. ^Qualifi ed retail customers, on approved credit from Ford Credit (no t all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment), may purchase fi nance a new 2012 Fusion I4 SE Manual
Down payment may be required based on approved credit. Cost of borrowing is [$0] or APR of [0%] and to tal to be repaid is [$24,379]. All offers include freight, air tax, PPSA and Stewardship Ontario Environmental Fee but exclude administration and registration fees of
Student Wins 2011 Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest
Pictured above, Leamington Fire Services Deputy Chief Mike Ciacelli (left) congratulates the overall winner of the department’s 2011 Fire Prevention Week poster contest, grade 3 student Abby
for having the most number of participants in the
HUB Employees Collect 1200 Items In Annual Can Drive
Employees of HUB International collected more than 1200 canned goods in October during their annual can drive. All HUB offices in Windsor and Essex County participated and the items collected were donated to the Salvation Army in Leamington and the Downtown Mission in Windsor. Above are members of the Leamington office’s HUB Gives committee, a group that organizes and participates in community events. From left to right: Carrie Pinard, Christine Dundas, Cristina Omar, Kristy Barreto, Dianna George and Suzette Smit.
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Krueger of Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School. Principal Chris Marentette displays the certificate the school received
contest.
Peewee Minors capture Woolwich crown
The Reid Funeral Home Minor Peewee hockey team ventured to play in the Woolwich Wildcat Tournament with a short bench. With only 11 skaters and 2 goalies they were in for a tough go if they intended to make it the final. The way the schedule was set they knew they were going to be playing in the semi-finals prior to the tournament. So they took a little bit of a laid back approach to the round robin games due to the short bench.
When the tournament got started for the Caps they compounded their issue early after being assessed checking from behind penalties in each of their three round robin games. They played those games primarily with 9 skaters due to the additional suspensions. Although they were tired, the Caps played hard each game but were defeated in all three: 4-2 vs Uxbridge – Joseph Alfano and Gioia DiCiocco scored with assists going to Kiel Reid, Tyler Zsebok and Spencer Wiebe. Game 2 they lost 5-1 vs Woolwich – DiCiocco had the lone goal with Jeron Kir assisting. Game 3 they lost 2-0 vs Bradford.
Coming into the semi-final game the Caps came up against the undefeated Wildcats from Woolich. The Caps entered this contest ready to play spoiler. Both teams came out with a lot of intensity. The score remained tied going into the final minute of the second period when Kiera Jackson fired a shot from the blueline that was stopped by the Wildcats netminder, but Alfano was on the edge of the crease to bang in the rebound. Kir picked up an assist as well. The Caps took a 2-0 lead five minutes into the third when Brett Thomas made an end-to-end, rush bowling over the Wildcats defenders. He took the puck low and circled behind the net, came out the opposite side and popped one past the Wildcats goalie. The Wildcats closed the gap with just over 2 minutes to play making the score 2-1. The play was fast and furious, but the Caps held on and DiCiocco iced the game with 7 seconds left, putting one into the empty net. Matt Ciliska played a solid game in goal earning the 3-1 victory.
In the final they faced Uxbridge and with all available 11 players finally together again the team couldn’t wait to get going. The Caps got off to a sluggish start but slowly got their legs under them and this game was a back and forth battle by both clubs. The score was deadlocked until 5 minutes remaining in the game when Kir let a shot fly but was deflected into the open ice in front of the Uxbridge net. DiCiocco was there to pound the rebound past the sprawling Stars goalie giving the Caps a 1-0 lead late. Desperation set in for Uxbridge and they picked up their paced. However, the Caps were there, counter acting with their strong forechecking and relentless pressure minimizing the Stars chances of evening up the score. The Caps sent the puck down the ice with 10 seconds to go and held on for the 1-0 shutout victory. Tristan Edmondson was in goal, earning the shutout. This game came down to desire and determination for the Caps. They knew they could play with all three teams in this tournament and they proved it despite the round robin outcome. Truly remarkable turnaround kids! Great job!
Reid Funeral Home Peewee Minors
Goalies: Matt Ciliska, Tristan Edmondson. Second row: Kiel Reid, Brett Thomas, Jeron Kir, Spencer Wiebe, Joseph Alfano, Carter Mastronardi, Justin Brown, Tyler Zsebok, Mason Gow, Kiera Jackson. Back row: Jeff Thomas (Assistant Coach), Randy Brown (Assistant Coach), Corinne Jackson, Gioia DiCiocco, Jim Zsebok (Trainer), Paul Jackson (Coach). Absent from photo was Myles Thiessen. (Photo submitted)
Peewee Majors find success in Woolwich
The Gabriele’s Peewee Majors team brought home the championship in Woolwich on Remembrance Day weekend. The team finished the tournament going 5-0. The championship game was filled with ups and downs seeing the Woodstock Navy Vets lose in overtime 3-2.
Game 1 saw the Richmond Hill Stars trying to change the outcome from the last time these two teams met in the Whitby Tournament in October. Southpoint would not let that happen though, and the Caps defeated them 3-1. The end of the first period saw the game gridlocked 1-1 on a goal by Brennan Hancock, set up by Ryan Wall. The Caps scored midway through the second by Camden Driedger’s beauty, set up by Rory DiNiro, to make it 2-1. In the third period DiNiro put the game away with an assist going to Luc Ribble. The Caps outshot their opponents 20 to 12 with Tyler Dillen coming up solid for the Capitals between the pipes.
Game 2 was early Saturday morning versus the host team Woolwich Wildcats. Celebrating his 12th birthday, Evan Loveless got a birthday gift early in the first period by netting a remarkable backhander 26 seconds into the period, with an assist coming from Jared Hillier. In the second period Darrin DiMenna put the Capitals ahead 2-0 with assists going to Ribble and Hancock. Midway through the third Woolwich got within 1; however, Cristian Santos closed the door the rest of the way in net for Southpoint. The Caps were outshot by Woolwich 20 to 13.
Following a Subway birthday party sub and a Chicago Blackhawks cake, game 3 was against (coincidentally) the Collingwood Blackhawks. Hancock put the Caps up early in the first period, set up by DiMenna and Loveless. Collingwood evened the score a couple minutes later. Going into the third period still tied, the Capitals stepped on the gas and put the Blackhawks out of their misery. Four minutes into the third, Hancock scored his second of the game from Loveless. Almost like it was a replay of what happened 5 minutes earlier, Hancock made it 3-1 from Loveless. Zack Dillen made it 4-1 with 3 minutes left. That is how the game finished, as the Capitals outshot the Blackhawks 20 to 15. Tyler Dillen had another nice performance in net.
The semi-final game featured the Capitals versus the AA Alliance League second-place team in the Waterloo Wolves. In a hard fought game, the Capitals were able to edge them out 1-0. With the Capitals being outshot, the Wolves just couldn’t solve Cristian Santos while he put together one of his best performances of season. The game winner came from Brett Enns, assisted by Dawson Iles and Jack Hannigan. The goal developed from a great effort by the entire line to win battles out of the corner and net it in the weak side of an open awning. The Capitals were outshot 18 to 11 and Cristian Santos took home a much deserved MVP honor for the game.
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RICK HANSEN RELAY
Sunday, November 20 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Complex parking lot.
The entire community is invited for this celebration. See final Medal Bearer Constable Kevin OʼNeil of Leamington OPP run the medal into the celebration site.
View the Activity Guide: www.leamington.ca/residents/recreation_Guide.asp –
Registration for the Winter 1 Session runs until Nov. 20. Register early! Too often, people wait until the day a program to begin to register. Register early so we know youʼre interested.
Membership at the Complex is very affordable and convenient. There are no initiation fees or sign-up fees. And the BONUS! – Complex membership rates for 2012 will remain the same as 2011! The Complex had an extremely busy month in October, so come join the growing number of members who are working out at the Complex… from the swimming pool to the weight room to the arenas, the Complex has something for every - - - body! Come for a tour and get yourself started into a regular exercise routine this fall and winter at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.
Book your holiday work party or team party at the Complex! Select an hour of swimming, skating or a fitness activity class, followed by a pizza party for the whole gang! Plus, there are endless rental options at the Complex. Rent the ice for pickup hockey or a family group skate, rent the pool for your church youth group, or rent any of our meeting rooms for family reunions, bridal showers, birthday parties, etc. The possibilities are endless!
Rock ʼn Swim – Fri. Nov. 18 from 7-9 p.m. Music sponsored by Dr. Karen Archer Family Dental Care.
Treasure Island Adventure Swimming Theme Day – Sun. Nov. 27 from
Lifeguards lead all sorts of fun games for the kids.
In the finals the Capitals took on an ex-Wheatley native’s son in Kyle Charko and his Woodstock Navy Vets. The Capitals appeared to be sluggish from the Sunday morning semi-final
battle versus the Wolves as Woodstock opened the scoring at the 6:33 mark of the first period. The Caps replied with 3 minutes remaining in the first on a nice goal by Hancock, assisted by Loveless. The tie was broke at the 6:22 mark of the third stanza by the Navy Vets, which put the Caps’ backs against the wall. With 4 minutes left, Zack Dillen scored with a nice assist coming from Ribble. The third period ended this way as the Capitals entered the overtime with a 4 on 3 advantage due to a late third period penalty assessed to Woodstock.
With the game on the line and the player advantage, the Capitals pressed hard but the Woodstock goaltender made some nice saves to hold the game. Finally, with 2 minutes left, Brennan Hancock made a nifty triple deke on the breakaway to secure the championship for the Capitals. Tyler Dillen put together another solid performance in net as the Caps out-shot Woodstock 19 to 18.
The Gabriele’s Peewee Major Team would also like to congratulate the Peewee Minor team for their success in
Gabriele’s Peewee Majors celebrate by raising the championship trophy. winning the Woolwich tournament in a hard fought 1-0 Championship win. Way to Represent Southpoint, boys and girls!
Please make sure you come out and support your local minor hockey teams. Check out the schedules at www.southpointminorhockey.com.
The Peewee Majors’ next action is Sat. Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. in Essex, and Sun. Nov. 20 at 5:20 p.m. on the Heinz rink versus Windsor.
Gabriele’s Southpoint Capitals Peewee Majors
Front row, left to right: Mateo Santos (Assistant Equipment Manager), Cristian Santos, Ryan Wall, Tyler Dillen, Rory DiNiro, Luc Ribble, Brett Enns, Grant Symons (Equipment Manager), Camden Driedger. Second row: Darrin DiMenna, Jack Hannigan, Dawson Iles, Evan Loveless. Third row: Reggie Evans, Jared Hillier, Brennan Hancock, Zack Dillen, Bret Predhomme, Jessica Jeffery. Back row: Darryl Glasier (coach), Ken Dawson (coach), Stefan Taylor (coach), and Terry Symons (coach).
Peewee AE faces Tecumseh
Peewee AE Travel team had a busy weekend. After a late night practice on Friday the team faced the Tecumseh Eagles on home ice Saturday. The action didn’t stop in three periods of hockey. The Capitals and Eagles both came out strong and the Eagles were the first to score. The Capitals responded a few minutes later when Captain Cameron Richmond passed to teammate Hayden Mitchell, who tied the game 1-1.
The Eagles came back late in the first and made the score 2-1. The Capitals defence Austin Tiessen and Royce Beauchamp both skated hard and took some tough checks to help deflect many shots from the Eagles.
During the second period the Capitals pressed and had numerous shots on net, but the Eagles kept pressing and got two more goals. By the end of the second the Eagles were up 4-1.
The third period was when the Capitals dominated the scoreboard. First Mitchell DeMelo fed it to Hayden Mitchell, firing it through the pipes. Then two minutes later Devin Mills
Atom AEs have
3-game weekend
The Southpoint Atom A/E had a three game weekend. The first game was on Fri. Nov. 11 against LaSalle. Southpoint opened the score with a goal by Taylor Taouil, assisted by Jordan Blake and Cameron Koop. LaSalle scored late in the first to end the period 1-1. LaSalle add one goal in second and two more in the third. The final score was 4-1.
The second game was against Erie North Shore on Sat. Nov. 12. Southpoint skated hard but had nothing to show for the effort. Erie North Shore scored one goal in the first and three goals in the second. The final score was 4-0.
The third game of the weekend was against Amherstburg on Nov. 13. Amherstburg scored two quick goals. Southpoint answered back with an unassisted goal from Cameron Koop. Amherstburg added another to end the first period 3-1. Amherstburg scored at the midpoint of the second. Koop added scored again, with assists going to Taylor Taouil and Ryan Cherneski. Amherstburg added another goal and the second period ended 5-2. Amherstburg scored early in the third, then Southpoint scored again on a goal by Taouil, assisted by Koop and Cherneski. Amherstburg scored again late in the third to make the final score was 7-3.
Southpoint skated hard all weekend and gave 100% effort.
passed to Lucas Lamotte who blasted it past the goalie, making the score 4-3. The Capitals continued to work together. Goaltender Dante DiMilo was having a stellar performance in net, and with only 59 seconds left in the game Devin Mills, along with Tristen Totaro, got it to Lucas Lamotte and flipped it in the net, tying the game 4-4.
Sunday the action continued when the Capitals faced the LaSalle Sabres. The last time the teams met, the Capitals had no points and few shots on net. The Capitals showed the Sabres that they are becoming faster and stronger. The team starting passing better and had many great plays, shots on net
and kept the penalties down to one. Even though the score didn’t end favourably, the Capitals look forward to a rematch.
Transportation available for cancer-related appointments
The
patients, especially for those who do
financial means or a large enough support system of family
and friends nearby to help with transportation.
In Essex County, there are currently 32 volunteer drivers who pick up patients and take them to cancer-related appointments, offering a friendly supportive environment on the way. Last year, over 5,800 rides were provided to local cancer patients. With a growing and aging population, new cancer cases are rising and the need for this service continues to increase. The Cancer Society can always use more drivers and donations to support this program.
Volunteering with the Ca-
nadian Cancer Society at the Essex County Unit is a great opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, be part of a team, share your experience, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships.
To learn more about getting a ride to cancer-related treatments, or volunteering as a driver, please contact the Society’s Essex County community office at 519254-5116 or essex@ontario. cancer.ca. More information is also available on the Ontario section of the website at www.cancer.ca.
Mini golfers post lowest scores of season so far
Fifty-six Golden Years mini golfers participated on Nov. 10 in their weekly gathering at Colasanti’s. 103 aces were recorded in total with Frank Lasi and Pete Daudlin leading the field with 5 each. Four fell for Gerry Wilkinson, Caroline Ascott, Stan Vickery, Doug Vickery and Barry Sweet. Neil Quick, Laurie Hylton, Winnie Moore, Andy Orsini, Ken Brook, John Murphy, Julia Kos and Art Sweet each recorded 3 aces. Two each fell for Kathy Bradley, Shirley Thiessen, Elaine Hatt, Iggy Arner, Don Ribble, Rose Taylor, Bill Mayville, Bill Taylor, Betty McManus, Ernie Vigh, Cami Keith, Bill Ward, Bob Hatt, Donna Wiebe, Mary and Ethel Ferguson. Rounding out the day with 1 each were Mary Ann Vickery, Eileen McIntosh, John Unrau, Moe Scratch, Steve Vigh, Eleanor Wilkinson, Barb Arner, Cheryl Allan, Angus MacRae, Marg Graham, Anna May Leslie, Jim Allan, Barb Symes, Gerrit Vriesen, Barb Arner and Audrey Knox.
The morning saw the lowest scores of the season so far. Lowest score for 36 holes and first place money went to Team Aces with Frank Lasi, Neil Quick and Gerry Wilkinson with an remarkable score of 227. Team 4 and second place with a 236 went to Mary MacRae, Pete Daudlin and Iggy Arner. Third place with a 238 went to Team 15 with Art Sweet, Pat Womack and Stan Vickery.
Lowest round in 36 holes was a 72 shot by Gerald Wilkinson, followed closely by Pete Daudlin with 75, Angus MacRae and Stan Vickery with 76, and Iggy Arner, Laurie Hylton and Bill Ward with 77 each.
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Wheatley native part of winning CISSA Saints team
Nicholas DiNiro, of Wheatley, is a starting offensive left guard for St. Andrew’s College in Aurora. The Varsity Football Saints achieved their ultimate goal on Wed. Nov. 9 – a CISSA championship. The 27-22 final was secured in the dying seconds on Upper Canada College (Toronto) turf. Truly poetic justice after last year’s heartbreaking overtime loss in the championship game at home. Another family success for St. Andrew’s – 3 generations strong.
St. Andrew’s moves onto the Metro Bowl semi-finals in Nov. 24. The three other semi finalists were decided in games over the weekend.
Sharks shoot down Canadiens 3-2
On Monday, November 7th the Belle River Canadiens paid a visit to the Shark Tank. The first few minutes it was all Belle River as they kept the play in Wheatley’s end to start the game. Then Brett Bowman put Riley Babkirk in all alone to open the scoring at the 4:15 mark. Also assisting on the play was Kevin Sawatzky.
Belle River tied the game midway through the first stanza on a screened shot from the point when they had the man advantage. With less then a minute to go in the period, Brandon Larocque received a pass from behind the Wheatley goal and let a good slap shot go from the slot that eluded Marc Tremblay.
Wheatley’s Sebastian Kanally received a pass from behind the Belle River net and made no mistake about it as he beat Zakk Olvin to tie the game with a power play marker early in the second period. Earning assists were Riley Babkirk and Kurtis Ouellette.
That was all the scoring for the duration of regulation time. Both teams had their chances in the 5-minute overtime with the Sharks hitting the goal post solidly but they could not get the winner.
It was now down to a shoot-out to determine the outcome. Both teams came up empty handed with the first 6 shooters. Belle River missed on their seventh attempt. It was now up to the Shark’s captain Kurtis Ouellette to have his try. Ouellette let go a low wrist shot to Olvin’s blocker side that eluded the Belle River net minder to set off a wild Shark celebration.
The stars of the game were Wheatley Kurtis Ouellette and Marc Tremblay who recorded 37 saves on 39 shots. The third star was the Canadiens goalie who made 28 saves on 30 shots.
Rotary Presents Cheque For Trees
Bruce Peacock, President of the Leamington Rotary Club, presented a cheque for $3,089 to Mayor John Paterson at Monday night’s council meeting. The money is to be used toward the replacement of town trees destroyed in the tornado.
Bounty of the County
Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., Leamington N OV E M B E R 22 & 23, 2011
SPEAKER PROGRAM RUNDOWN
FIELD VEGETABLE PROGRAM
Tuesday, November 22/11 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Topics:
• Field vegetable season update
• Smartphones in agriculture
• Ethnic vegetables research in Ontario
• New insect pests - are vegetables vulnerable?
FARM INFORMATION PROGRAM Tuesday, November 22/11 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Organizations:
• Ontariofresh.ca
• Unemployed Help Centre
• Canada Revenue Agency GRAPE PROGRAM Tuesday, November 22/11 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Topics:
• Achieving vine balance
• Healthy, happy soil is your vine’s best friend
• Insights into Ontario consumers’ mindsets for purchasing red and local wines
• Optimizing vine recovery after cold injury
GREENHOUSE PROGRAM Tuesday, November 22/11 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Topics:
• Update 2011 Season
• Update on Greenhouse Sector Strategy
• Impact of Excess Light on Tomatoes
• Greenhouse Modifications: Temporary Screens and Diffused Plastics
• Does seasonality affect the performance of predatory mites?
• Reports on water recycling studies
FRUIT PROGRAM Wed., November 23/11 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Topics:
• New Apple Technologies – What’s for You?
• Picking the Right Insecticide at the Right Time
• New Fungicides for Tree Fruit
• Ontario Consumers’ Perceptions and Preferences for Peaches
• Ontario Apple Growers, District 1 Annual Meeting
Thursday, November 10th
Flyers 6 – LaSalle 2
After trailing 1-0 at the end of the first period the Flyers exploded with a six goal second period to beat the LaSalle Vipers 6-2 last Thursday. Nick Nicodemo had a pair of goals with singles from Tyler Quigley, Mitchell Amante, Eric Leardi and Brett Babkirk. Austin Mattson had three assists while Dakota Olvin and Alex Seguin each had two helpers. Rookie netminder Darien Ekblad earned his sixth win of the season making 32 saves.
With another sluggish start, head coach Tony Piroski had some choice words for the team during the first intermission. “I think it really woke us up,” Babkirk said.
“We definitely took in what he was saying.”
“It’s getting old that we don’t come out to play some games,” added assistant captain Nick Nicodemo. “It shouldn’t have to come down to Tony yelling at us.”
Tempers flared in the second period with captain Ron Soucie and defenceman Nick Beaune dropping the gloves against LaSalle’s Ryan Speers and Dylan Seguin
in the same stoppage of play. Beaune and Seguin each received a two game suspension for being the second fight in the same stoppage. The two teams racked up a combined 102 penalty minutes in the game.
Upcoming Games:
HOME:
Thursday, Nov 17 vs Kitchener 7:10 pm (Interlock Game)
NOTE:There is no home game on Thursday, November 24 AWAY:
Sunday, Nov 20 @ Waterloo 1:30 pm (Interlock Game) Saturday, Nov 26 @ Sarnia 7:10 pm
“I think there’s more motivation against LaSalle since they are our county rivals,” Nicodemo said when asked if a win over LaSalle is more gratifying than a win over another team. “We really get up to play those games and we definitely enjoy beating them more.”
The Flyers remain undefeated against their crosscounty rivals in three matchups so far this season. The two teams will meet again on Wednesday, December 14th in LaSalle.
Sunday, November 13th Chatham 6 – Flyers 3
The Flyers visited the Chatham Maroons on Sunday and they needed a win to put them back in a tie for first place with the London Nationals. However a third period breakdown allowed Chatham to score five goals and double up on the Flyers 63. Four of the goals came in a span of 3 minutes and 11 seconds with less than five minutes to go in the game.
Babkirk on a roll
With no goals in the first sixteen games of the season, defenceman Brett Babkirk has now scored in three of the last four games. Babkirk has tallied 15 assists in eleven games and is currently tied for sixth place in scoring for all defenceman in the entire Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League.
“It’s been nice because I feel like I’m playing good and helping the team,” admitted the Leamington native who is in his third season with the Flyers. “But the main thing is for the team’s success, not my own.”
“I would say we played a pretty decent 55 minutes and had a few mental lapses in the last 5 minutes that cost us the game,” assistant coach Jamie McDermott said. “Unfortunately, in this league you have to play 60 minutes to win and we didn't do that and it showed on the scoreboard.”
Flyers leading goal scorer Alex Seguin had all three goals including two on the powerplay. It was Seguin’s second hat trick of the season. Assists went to Austin Mattson, Ron Soucie, Mitchell Amante and Tyler Quigley while Darien Ekblad made 41 saves in net.
NOTES: Injury update: Defenceman Jacob McGhee was kept out of the lineup last week due to precautionary reasons after suffering a concussion against St. Marys on October 28th. Cheyne Matheson is expected to begin playing soon after suffering an upper body injury on October 13th...On Thursday, 15 year old Sun County Midget Minor forward Joe Manchurek wore #21 for the Flyers. On Sunday, a pair of 16 years old from the Windsor Midget Major AAA team were in the lineup. Leamington native J.P. Grineau wore # 7 and Windsor’s Brandon Lalonde wore #21…Thursday’s attendance was 724, the highest so far this season….Last week the Flyers released forward Burke D’Souza. He is now a member of the Chatham Maroons…Alex Seguin extended his point streak to 14 games with three goals and two assists last week.
Flyers forward Mitchell Amante snows LaSalle goalie Jordan Dekort on his way to scoring his 5th goal of the season in the Flyers 6-2 win last Thursday. (Photo by Shelly Quick)
Leamington native Brett Babkirk is currently tied for 6th in scoring for all defencemen in the GOJHL. (Photo by Shelly Quick)
Investigation at QEPS concluded
Greater Essex County District School Board Director of Education Warren Kennedy has confirmed that the recent investigation at Queen Elizabeth Public School in Leamington, which included video surveillance, has been concluded and the Board’s concern has been resolved.
“It was unfortunate that the integrity of the entire staff at Queen Elizabeth was brought into question,” Kennedy says. “For that, I apologize.”
Kennedy has given his assurance to the school community that he has tremendous confidence in the staff at QEPS and he is looking forward to working together with them to provide students with the best education possible.
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Local celebrations to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812
The 1812 Alive Bi Centennial Committee will present the Roots to Boots Festival – War of 1812 Commemoration, thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada. This was announced recently by Jeff Watson, Member of Parliament (Essex), on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
The commemoration of the War of 1812 in Essex County will feature the work of local artists and heritage performers. Activities will include music and theatre performances, Aboriginal presentations, heritage demonstrations and re-enactments, historical talks, and an art exhibit. The project also includes the restoration of murals depicting local events related to the War of 1812.
“Our Government received a strong mandate from Canadians to invest in our history and the events that define who we are as Canadians,” said Minister Moore. “By supporting projects like these, our Government is delivering on its commitment to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812—a defining moment in our country’s history that in many ways has shaped Canada into the country it is today.”
“Our Government is proud to invest in the Roots to Boots Festival – War of 1812 Commemoration in Essex County,” said Mr. Watson. “Community celebrations such as this one help increase citizen participation, boost local tourism, and strengthen the economy.”
The Government of Canada has provided funding of $98,360 through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. This program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in activities that present local arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage.
Investments have already been made by Infrastructure Canada and Parks Canada as part of the Economic Action Plan for infrastructure and capital improvements to 11 historic sites across Canada associated with the War of 1812, such as Fort Malden, Fort Chambly, and the St. Andrews Blockhouse.
Details on planned activities and funding opportunities will be made available on the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 website at www.1812.gc.ca.
Book release for How Good Do You Want It?
Edward Raymond, a native of Windsor, has written a personal development book about being and staying positive in today’s world. The book, published by Trafford Publishing, is titled How Good Do You Want It? (Various Aspects of Your Life), Developing Positive Mindsets for Every Day in Every Way!
A graduate from the University of Windsor with a B.A. in Philosophy, Raymond is a family man with a very supportive wife and three kids. His family resides in Puce/Lakeshore, but locals may recognize him as the business owner at Leisure Trailer Sales.
Raymond is a member of the Toastmasters with ACS designate. He is a speaker, author and consultant. He has volunteered in Ghana, West Africa, Riobamba, Ecuador and Cochabamba, Bolivia in South America.
Raymond will be holding an official release evening at Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre, 3277 Sandwich St., Windsor on Wednesday, November 23 in the Main Gallery from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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September 30 was Patricia Boismier of Essex. Pictured here, from left to right, are Dorothy St. John, Daniel Martynse, Dianne Crichton, Jessica Martynse. (Photo submitted)
Greenhouse building permit fees on the rise?
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
The current inspection fee attached to building permits for greenhouses is $0.10 per square foot for the first 10,000 square feet plus $0.01 per square foot after that. Leamington’s building department has prepared a report to municipal Council recommending a change to $0.03 per square foot for the first 10 acres with the remainder being charged at the existing $0.01 per square foot. There are a few questions that need to be answered to understand this proposal. First, how is it justified? Second, what is its effect? Third, how will it come into effect?
HOW IS IT JUSTIFIED?
The answer to the first question is fairly simple: building permit fees are intended to be based on cost recovery. Looking at the data provided by administration, the current fees are not accomplishing that. Last year the building department ran a deficit of $156,000 (34%), and current year-end projections are for a deficit of about $154,000 (31%). If the new fee for greenhouse inspection is instituted it is projected that this deficit could be reduced to about $64,000 (13%).
WHAT IS ITS EFFECT?
What will the change cost farmers constructing greenhouses? The administrative report offers two examples: a five-acre greenhouse and a ten-acre greenhouse. Under the old fee structure, the permit fee for five acres is $3,078.15 and for ten acres is $5,256.00. If the new fee structure is approved a five-acre greenhouse building permit will cost $6,534.44, and a ten acre permit will be $13,068.89. For five acres that represents a 112% hike; for ten acres it is just under 150%. So, regardless of how you look at it, such a hike in fees is bound to have a cooling effect on the rate of greenhouse expansion and add to the financial pressures on greenhouse vegetable production.
HOW WILL IT COME INTO EFFECT/
Last, how must such a hike be handled? The Building Code Act requires a public meeting be held before an increase in these fees can be considered. Moreover, the municipality must specify the cost of administering and enforcing the building code, the amount it proposes to change the fees, and finally, the rationale for changing the fee. Administration proposed a date of December 5th for the greenhouse hike as well as all other fees charged by the building department. Unlike the greenhouse report, however, the other proposed rate increases did not have a detailed justification for the amount of the change.
In the words of Councillor Rick Atkin, “This report does not provide the back-up information I need to understand: are all of the increases based on cost recovery? ...Let’s take the time and opportunity to get this right.”
Councillor Hilda MacDonald echoed his concern saying, “I’d like to make an educated decision rather than a ‘guestimate’”. The magnitude of the greenhouse hike has Councillor Larry Verbeke convinced that we will drive greenhouse construction out of Leamington to municipalities like Lakeshore whose building permit rates are vastly lower than what is proposed.
In the end, Leamington Council decided to delay the public meeting until administration provides them with a much more detailed report explaining the cost recovery basis for the changes in building department fees. Until new fees are approved in a by-law, the existing fees will continue to apply (even to projects that may take years to complete).
Leamington third quarter financial report generally good
Leamington’s Treasurer, Director of Finance & Business Services Cheryl Horrobin, presented the municipal Council with 3rd quarter variance and year-end financial projections last Monday night. The good news was a projected tax surplus of $258,000, arising from a combination of one-time only events. Biggest of these was the delay in issuing debentures to cover major capital expenditures until the end of this year, resulting in $157,000 in debt-repayment expenses being deferred. Because of the delay between retirements and hiring replacements, operations in many departments experienced small savings which translated into a fairly substantial amount when viewed overall.
This good news was not enough to prevent Councillor Rick Atkin from pointing out two deficits that are causing him grave concern: the Marina is projected to end the year with an operational deficit of almost $78,000 and the Complex with a $123,000 deficit. There was unanimous agreement that both these areas must have their business plans studied to reduce the red ink.
Good news on employee benefits
A decision by Leamington Council to continue using Green Shield for health and dental benefits and Sun Life for life and long-term disability benefits has the potential of saving the municipality up to $50,000 next year. By soliciting bids in combination with the County and some of our sister municipalities, Leamington has been able to get quotes for coverage and administration of benefits even lower than what it is already paying! By working with the County, the Township of Pelee, and the towns of Lakeshore, Essex and Amherstburg we were able to attract significantly reduced costs.
The contract with Sun Life will run for 24 months, and the agreement with Green Shield is for 39 months.
No rooftop signs: by-law exemption denied
A request by a Mill Street business to erect a sign on their roof was unanimously turned down by municipal council last Monday night in spite of being recommended in an administrative report. Councillor Hilda MacDonald was most expressive in voicing her objection, stating that she asked herself if she would like to see rooftop signs on Talbot Street or on Erie Street. Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright pointed out that council had refused permission to put signs on a fence, so a roof didn’t seem right either.
OBITUARY
Madeline Gardner
Madeline Isobel Gardner, 92 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2011. Formerly of Kingsville.
Beloved wife of the late Charles “Chuck “ Gardner (1991). Loving mother of the late Jill Truax (1991) and mother-in-law of the late Craig Truax (2000). Cherished grandmother of Tyler Truax (Danielle) and Jeremy Truax (Devon). Loving great-grandmother of Meghan, Isobel, Jack and James. Predeceased by two brothers, Morris and Pete Gulliver, and by one sister, Norma Williams. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral service to celebrate Madeline’s life was held from the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 1 p.m. Rev. Bryan Girling officiated. Interment Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the charity of your choice.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Bogdan Debski
Bogdan Debski, 46 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2011.
Loving friend of Krystyna P. Beloved son of Stafania and the late Adam Debski of Poland. Survived by his sisters and brothers from Canada, Poland and Germany. Many nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law also survive. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Bogdan was a dedicated employee of EW Metal Work in Windsor.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Cremation.
Funeral Mass celebrating Bogdan’s life was held from St. Michael’s Church, 21 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Friday, November 11, 2011. Interment at Erie Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
New 4-H Greenhouse Club holds first meeting
By Juliana Willemsma
In early November the first meeting of the 4-H Greenhouse Club was held at Miss Kim and Mr. Mar-
shall’s home in Leamington. The president is Nic. Hanna is vice president. The treasurer is Savannah, and Juliana is the press reporter.
The club talked about greenhouses. Greenhouses can be made from glass or plastic. The group discussed what kind of plants can be grown in a greenhouse. Some greenhouse plants are tomatoes, peppers and fruit trees. Growing plants in a greenhouse means you can control the environment.
The club plans to visit a couple greenhouses for future meetings, and hopes to have a speaker come to talk about the greenhouse industry.
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The Greenhouse Club is going to work with the Art Club and volunteer at the Fantasy of Lights children’s craft night. They made ornaments out of a dough made of flour, salt and water with Christmas cookie cutters. The ornaments were baked and are now ready for the kids to decorate them.
Everyone snacked on cookies and then the meeting adjourned.
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