Southpoint Sun November 17, 2010

Southpoint Sun Publisher takes the Food Bank Challenge diet

For those who have never had to use a Food Bank or receive Social Assistance, consider yourself lucky. Many in our community do rely on the Salvation Army Food Bank - approximately 280 families to be exact.

Today, Jim Heyens, Publisher of Leamington’s Southpoint Sun, is beginning a month-long commitment to adhere to the list of food items given out to a typical single male. He has purchased the items and will follow the diet of a man relying on the Food Bank. He is taking into consideration that the average single man on Social Assistance would receive approximately $585 a month as well to be used for rent, utilities, and other necessities. Jim will be writing an article each week to document his experiences, limitations and realizations.

Why is he doing this? The aim is to bring awareness of how hard it is to live on a fixed income and how important service organizations like the Food Bank are to our community. Leading up to Christmas, the Salvation Army needs your help more than ever with food donations, as well as monetary contributions.

The Southpoint Sun is challenging the community to engage in social awareness in their own community. “I thought by doing this for one month, it would be more true to life. I want readers to have a better understanding of the hardships and perhaps create more apathy to generate more donations,” said Heyens.

(See Page 5 for Jim Heyens’ article about this venture) Jim Heyens

and Food Bank Coordinator Jennifer Robinson.

Sunny skies and mild temperatures welcomed those who attended the Remembrance Day Service at Leamington’s Dieppe Memorial Park on November 11th. Michael Hicks, Leamington Legion Branch 84 Sergeant-at-Arms, is pictured here among members of the Leamington Police Service. See Page 3 for more pictures from the service.

(SUN Photo)

At the Arts Centre Page 17

Peewees win Wildcat Tournament Page 13

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Last meeting of this Leamington Council

(Monday, November 15)

Tornado Tree Loss Reported

A report was presented to council detailing the number of trees lost to last summer’s tornado. According to Cam McKay, Manager of Operations, the town lost a total of 298 trees from Seacliff Park, Robson Road (Marina) Park, and municipal boulevards in the path of the tornado. Attached to that report was the original research document prepared by Chris Powers of Landscape Ontario and Cam McKay identifying another 353 locations in that area where trees should be planted in the long run to complete the urban forest landscape.

A distressing aspect of the report is the estimate of costs: up to $139,000 to replace the lost trees with reasonably large specimens, and as much as $141,200 to eventually plant at the other locations, a total of $280,200. The town will apply to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for a grant of $120,600 to replace the Seacliff and boulevard trees, while the Robson Road Park trees may be replaced with money from the Federal Community Adjustment Fund.

While members of council congratulated staff on the thoroughness of the report, both Deputy-Mayor Rob Schmidt and Councillor Rick Atkin encouraged administration to take their work with Landscape Ontario further and report on the extent to which tree planting is desirable throughout the municipality so that at budget time council has a better idea of what funds should be allocated to making inroads on the greening of Leamington.

Tidying up the Zoning

The town planner has brought to council’s attention the zoning of three agricultural properties that appear to have been incorrectly zoned in the 2009 Zoning By-law, and has recommended that they be corrected. In one case, on County Road 20, the Zoning By-law identifies a greenhouse operation’s property as “Commercial Industrial” and its zoning will be changed to Agricultural. The second case involves two adjacent properties whose zonings were inadvertently switched and will be reversed. The last property is farmland that was zoned “Industrial Extractive” instead of Agricultural Extractive.

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Because all three involve re-zoning a public meeting must be held before the corrections can be made. Council has scheduled the meeting for December 13, 2010.

Public Meeting Scheduled for Severance

At the end of September an application was received by the Committee of Adjustment to sever a residential lot from a farm on Mersea Road 10.

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Since this requires the property the house sits on to be re-zoned Agricultural Residential a public meeting is required to hear if there are any objections. The town planner has brought a request for a public meeting to be scheduled for Monday, December 13. The recommendation was passed without comment.

Elliott Street Traffic By-law Passed

As reported in September, a group of Elliott Street residents and representatives of major businesses in the area reached an agreement limiting truck travel along the street to try and limit the damage heavy traffic was causing to homes in the area. This required crafting a special by-law that would ban tractor and semi-trailer combinations from using the street and limiting the speed along its entire length to 40 km/h. The new by-law was presented to council Monday night and was quickly approved. Since stock signs for this type of restriction are not on hand, it will be about two weeks before the signs go up and strict enforcement begins. As with other roads with heavy vehicle restrictions, the ticket for a violation will be $300 when it is approved by the Province.

Water Line Glitch Fixed

The reason town council needs highly educated and experienced staff was made apparent Monday night when a minor problem was addressed using the authority of section 57 of the Planning Act. This all-but-incomprehensible section reads “Validation certificate 57. (1) A council authorized to give a consent under section 53, other than a council authorized to give a consent pursuant to an order under section 4, may issue a certificate of validation in respect of land described in the certificate, providing that the contravention of section 50 or a predecessor of it or of a by-law passed under a predecessor of section 50 or of an order made under clause 27 (1) (b), as it read on the 25th day of June, 1970, of The Planning Act, being chapter 296 of the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1960, or a predecessor of it does not have and shall be deemed never to have had the effect of preventing the conveyance of or creation of any interest in such land. 1993, c. 26, s. 63; 1996, c. 4, s. 30 (1).” How anybody could know what this is supposed to mean is difficult to believe, but that it could be put to use in Leamington is astounding. Back in 2009 an extensive drip irrigation line supplying raw lake water to a number of farms was built with the permission of the Committee of Adjustment. This permission was needed to create 100 easements for the pipeline, but it came with some conditions that were to be satisfied within one year. All of the conditions are now satisfied, but the year’s time limit has expired, rendering the permission no longer valid. Brian Sweet, the Town Solicitor and Director of Corporate Services, advised town council Monday night that section 57 of the Planning Act gave them the authority to “issue a certificate” that, in essence, makes everything okay once again.

Council passed the recommendation without comment.

(More Council briefs on Page 18)

Sunset Kumato recipe

Makes 16 pieces

4 SUNSET® Kumato™ Tomatoes, quartered vertically, 4 thin slices of prosciutto, quartered, extravirgin olive oil, coarse sea salt and coarse-cracked black pepper, minced or grated lemon zest (optional).

Wrap each tomato quarter with 1/4 prosciutto slice. Drizzle lightly with oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and lemon zest.

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Southpoint Sun is on-line!

Leamington’s Southpoint Sun newspaper is now on-line! We are very excited and happy to launch our new website at www.southpointsun.ca. Now, not only are we in 10,800 households, but we are also just one click away on your computer screens.

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We have included the entire newspaper (exactly as it is printed) on our online site. Also on our website you will be able to view past issues of The Southpoint Sun catalogued for your convenience. We worked with Leamington’s own JAZ Marketing to develop a website that was very user-friendly and NOT full of annoying pop-ups and scrolling ads. Along with the current and past issues of the Sun, you can also meet our dedicated and talented staff members and check out all you wanted to know about the Southpoint Sun.

The Wish Book and Consumers Catalogue Stores

A friend of mine was telling me how her sons had already attacked the Sears Christmas Wish Book. We laughed at how the toy section was clearly marked with circles around the toys of choice and notes as to who wanted which toy.

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If you are planning an extended winter vacation be sure to bookmark our site to keep up on all the latest local news and views. If you have family who no longer lives in the area but likes to know what’s happening back home in Leamington, be sure to pass on our website address to them.

Along with the new website comes our new mascot SUNNY! Sunny will be out and about and around Leamington. His first public appearance will be at the Santa Claus Parade on November 27, so no matter what the weather is like that day, we can guarantee some Sunny-shine.

I must admit, it’s nice to know that some of the memories we have from our childhood have carried over to this generation. I remember the excitement in the house the day that the “card” came in the mail that the Christmas Wish Book was now available at the local distributor. We couldn’t wait until that card was traded in for the actual catalogue. The catalogue did have faults. It caused many fights between my brother and I as to who would get to have first dibs of scanning the toy section. Quite often we wanted the same things and then that would cause more sibling rivalry. We purposely cracked the spine so that if anyone picked up the Wish Book it would automatically open to the toy section.

I was at a friend’s house last week and she pulled out a catalogue from 1975. Wow, if you want to take a walk down memory lane, I recommend this. What a fun time reminiscing the toys we had; the toys we lost; the toys we broke or never received – all still very memorable.

The next day the conversation at work was about the old Consumer’s catalogue stores – Consumer’s Distributing. Do you remember these? Consumer’s Distributing had tables of catalogues chained to the counter and you leafed through the catalogue and wrote down on a slip of paper what you wanted to purchase. Most items were housed in the back and they would bring it out to you. It was kind of like IKEA, except you only saw it in the catalogue, not on display. The only items on display, at least at the store I remember, were watches, necklaces, rings and earrings. Funny what you remember.

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What is something you would have a hard time doing without?

Amy Siddall

“My two sons – ages 17 and 10 – otherwise I wouldn’t have nearly as much excitement in my life.”

Cori Recker

“I cannot do without my family. Even though I’m away working, I keep coming back home to visit all the time.”

Kellie Adamson

“Fun. If you can’t have fun and enjoy life you might as well lock yourself away.”

Michael Hicks

“Playing the bagpipes. I’ve been playing for 11 years – it’s part of my life.”

Food Bank diet challenge begins: November 17 to December 17

By Jim Heyens

At one point during my preteen years my slightly older neighbour nicknamed me Orange Jim. He had eight brothers and sisters and I had five. Somewhere in the mayhem that consumed everyday life, my neighbour noticed that my diet consisted mainly of two items: white bread with butter and oranges – hence the nickname. It didn’t stick, thank goodness, but he reminded me of that time recently when we spoke. It got me thinking. I was like a lot of kids. I was picky. But, I don’t ever remember being hungry.

Many years have passed and I’ve significantly expanded the food choices that make up my regular diet. I’ll try almost anything. Of course I have my favourites. I love my pasta or a good steak. I can’t eat spicy hot foods, onions do a number on me now, and microwave popcorn with a sprinkle of salt & vinegar seasoning is a nightly event. The reality is I can eat most anything I want. Not that extravagant cuisine is a priority in my life – probably closer to the other end, but if I’m hungry – I eat. When I’m hungry – I eat.

I can’t remember the last time I stuffed myself. I’ve never liked the feeling of being really full. My wife is a wonderful cook and in our

household of four we’ve always eaten dinner together. My wife and I have always been fortunate. We’ve always had steady employment. We’ve always had income. We’ve never worried about whether we could afford groceries. We’ve been married almost 25 years. We have two great girls. To the best of my knowledge none of us has ever gone hungry for any significant length of time. We have been truly fortunate and blessed. As we are often made aware, especially during the holiday season, many local families and individuals are not so fortunate. Various financial and medical circumstances force our neighbours to rely upon the services of our local Salvation Army Food Bank. Thankfully, due to the kindness of Leamington and area restaurants, bakeries, food processing plants and farmers who donate perishable and nonperishable food items – some on a daily basis – the food bank has stock. Let’s not forget the local service groups and civil servants who raise funds annually. And finally, the Salvation Army volunteers who collect change during the holiday season. Local adults and children in need eat every day because of the generosity and dedication of these volunteers, organizations and businesses. But more can be done.

According to the Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB), it has been a very difficult year for food

banks and families in Ontario. Despite the statements made by economists about a technical end to the recession and signs of growth, the situation on the front line is very different. Ontario’s food banks have struggled as unemployment figures and food prices continue to rise, demand for services continues to soar, and donations continue to decline. The end of this long and winding road is not yet in sight.

In March 2009, Ontario’s food banks served 374,000 Ontarians – 2.9 per cent of Ontario’s population – in hundreds of Ontario’s villages, towns, large urban and smaller suburban centres. Almost 40 per cent of those served by Ontario’s food banks are children – equal to over 140,000 children every month. More and more households are unable to make it through the month without accessing OAFB services.

As a result of this tremendous increase in demand, 37.9 per cent of food banks reported in 2009 that they did not have enough food to meet the needs of their clients. One in three reported that their ability to meet clients’ needs had declined this year. These figures are particularly worrying, as they are the highest proportions of reported challenges with food supply since data collection began in 2005. As a result, food banks have had to purchase more food than ever before.

Seventy three per cent of food banks are spending more money on food now than in previous years, and average monthly expenditures on food by Ontario’s food banks have increased by 84.2 per cent.

Hunger affects hundreds of thousands, and reaches into our own communities, our own neighbourhoods, and our own homes. Hunger lives right next door to all of us.

Beginning Wednesday, November 17th I’ll embark on a month-long exercise in humility. With the help of the Salvation Army Food Bank’s Jennifer Robinson, for one month my primary diet will consist only of the items rationed to food bank recipients in the Leamington area. In the process I plan to enlist the support of local businesses and individuals in the form of sponsorship. I’ll report on my progress weekly and recognize those businesses and individuals who have contributed to this worthwhile cause. One hundred percent of all donations will be made directly to the Salvation Army Food Bank and will be used to purchase food items that will ensure local families in need will not go hungry in 2011.

Please contact Jim Heyens, Publisher, Southpoint Sun, if you are interested in making a donation. Email sun@mnsi.net or call 519-825-4541 during regular business hours.

Windsor Symphony opens Classics in the County on Nov. 20

by C. Lloyd Brown-John

If you reckon a guitar is really just a great front-end to a rock band then you might want to join Canadian classical guitarist Daniel Bolshoy and the Windsor Symphony as they kick-off another season of Classics in the County on Saturday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Leamington United Mennonite Church on Oak Street East. This is the first of four concerts this season in Leamington.

If you find the trip to Windsor at night to be a bit too intimidating these days, then perhaps you would prefer to join conductor John Morris Russell and guitarist Daniel Bolshoy as they indulge in some of the finest classical guitar music ever written including the incredibly haunting Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez” for guitar and orchestra.

Most people will have heard at least the adagio from the Rodrigo “Concierto”. Composed in 1939 by blind Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo, it was inspired by the gardens of the Royal Spanish Palace of Aranjuez. It is an exploration in nature reflecting flowers and birds of the garden. First performed in Madrid in 1940, it has been adapted and used by groups as distinct as Led Zepplin in their song “No Quarter” and Andre Rieu’s orchestrated performance with the bells of Maastricht on his DVD “Songs for My Heart.

One of the most famous adaptations of the Concierto is found in Lebanese singer Fairuz’s wonderful tribute to her favourite city, “To Beirut”. The music has appeared in numerous movies and many people recognize the music without realizing its composer Canadian classical guitarist Daniel Bolshoy has become renowned for his skill on the guitar as well as his matinee idol looks. He has performed worldwide, and when not on the road teaches guitar at Montreal’s Concordia University.

Other works in the evening’s concert include Antonio Vivaldi’s “Guitar Concerto in D”. This composition is often used at weddings.

One of the finest examples of baroque concerto is that of Arcangelo Corelli’s “Concerto Grosso” – he composed 12 of them! And finally Spain’s “Mozart” Juan Crisóstomo’s “Arriaga Symphony in D” (composed in 1824) will be performed. Crisóstomo died of a lung infection 10 days before his 20th birthday.

Four great composers and four fabulous guitar compositions.

This WSO concert is the first of four that will be performed in Leamington. Other concerts are: Dec. 18 – “Excerpts from Handel’s Messiah; Feb. 5 – Mozart and Hayden; and Mar. 26 when Bartok, Beethoven and Richard Wagner come to town.

Tickets for WSO Concerts in Leamington are available at the door: adults $25 (if you remember to mention “Lloyd Sent You” then you will get the adult ticket at the senior’s ticket price of $20). If you are a youth or student they are even less expensive.

Entire season’s subscriptions for the Leamington concerts are still available from WSO office in Windsor. Tickets prices for the entire Classics in the County Series (4 concerts for the price of 3) are: adults $75, seniors $60, students and youth $30. To purchase the series call the WSO at 519-973-1238.

Once again: Sat. Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., United Mennonite Church, for all the greatest in classical guitar music.

Classical guitarist Daniel Bolshoy

Leamington Coats For Kids give out 850 coats

By Sheila McBrayne

More than 850 coats were given out during the annual Coats For Kids campaign in Leamington last week.

A total of 646 people came to the South Essex Community Council (SECC) to find warm winter coats for both children and adults. “There were a couple of hundred adult coats handed out, but the majority were small boys and small girls coats,” said Noreen Wiebe, Volunteer Services Leader with SECC. In addition to the coats, 573 ac-

cessories such as mittens, hats and scarves were also distributed.

SECC has conducted the Coats For Kids campaign for 25 years through the Unemployed Help Centre (Windsor). “This was a record year for the amount of coats collected and handed out,” said Wiebe. The Leamington area donated approximately 1,400 coats to Coats For Kids. “All the leftover coats are sent to Windsor for their campaign. They all go to good use to keep all children warm,” added Wiebe.

“We had a lot of newcomers to Canada come in who couldn’t speak English, but we managed to serve everyone,” said Wiebe.

The record number of coats meant extra work for the dedicated volunteer services of Leamington’s dry cleaning community. Fletcher’s Cleaners, Canopy Cleaners and Kennedy Cleaners worked overtime to make sure the coats were cleaned and ready for distribution, which was held November 6, 8 and 9.

A campaign of this size doesn’t just happen without

County Classic Chorale to present “A Christmas Tapestry”

On November 27th and 28th the County Classic Chorale will be performing their upcoming concert entitled “A Christmas Tapestry, a knitting together of traditional and contemporary styles of music with sacred and secular sounds of the holiday season.

The concert will be presented Saturday, November 27 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 28 at 3 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church in Leamington. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available in Leamington at Wharram’s Jewellery and Thomson Guardian Pharmacy, and in Kingsville at Box Office Video.

the help of many volunteers. This year approximately 50 volunteers helped pick up coats, drop off coats, sort coats and help one the days of distribution. “We couldn’t have done this without all the excellent help we received,” said Wiebe

This worker from North Shore Tree Service was busy on Friday, November 12 taking advantage of the warm weather to put up the

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The Wolfe family was happy with their new coats. (SUN Photo)

Listen to Country 92.7 CJSP for more events happening in Leamington and Essex County during the Community Calendar 6 times daily or visit www.country927.com for a complete listing

WEDNESDAYS - Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.

THURSDAYS: Euchre 7:00 p.m. at the Leamington United Church. All proceeds go to raise money for free suppers for those who are alone or those who will go without.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17:

The public is invited to attend an information meeting about the Draft Strategic Plan for the Windsor Essex Region. It will be held from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Essex Community Centre - Superior Room, formerly Holy Name School, 25 Gosfield Townline West, Essex. Pasta dinner from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Riverside Sportsmen Club. 10835 Riverside Drive East, Windsor $8 per person (plus tax), includes a choice of pasta, roll & salad. Raffle prizes, bake sale and 50/50 draws. Proceeds to Sunshine Foundation Dreams for Kids, an organization dedicated to making dreams come true for children challenged by severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses.

Soup 'n Salad Luncheon at the Portuguese Club of Leamington from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Over 30 soups prepared and donated by area restaurants, including a salad bar featuring vegetables donated by area greenhouse growers. Featuring locally grown flowers, baked buns, cake, coffee, tea, displays, jewellery for sale, prizes, etc. Tickets are $8 in advance, available at Century 21, 150 Talbot St. E., Leamington, at branches of the United Communities Credit Union in Leamington and Kingsville. Tickets are $10 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Canadian Cancer Society. 7th Annual "Pasta Night for the Cure", to raise public awareness and fund medical research for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, also known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Event takes place from 5:30 – 8:30 pm at the Fogular Furlan Club, Windsor. Tickets are $20 each for adults at the door; $18 in advance, $8 each for children under 12 years, under 3 years free. Meal includes 2 types of all-you-can-eat pasta, salad, rolls, dessert and coffee or tea. Participate in a Chinese Auction and many raffle Items. To purchase tickets please contact Pino or Karen at 519-962-9278 or email karenpino@wavedirect.net.

All are welcome to a Soup Kitchen at Leamington Masonic Lodge (next to Leamington Library) from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost is free, or by donation. All proceeds will help support local families in need this holiday season.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21:

Quilt Show at the Gibson Gallery, 140 Richmond St. Amherstburg from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. An exhibit of 28 quilts ranging in size and style. From wall hangings to lap quilts, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to vote for your favourite. For information, call 519-736-2826.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18:

The Essex Knights Of Columbus hosts apasta dinner fundraiser 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot St. South, (back entrance off Fairview Ave.) Proceeds will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Essex Area Food Bank. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 per adult or $5 for children under ten years of age.

Turkey Dinner at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., Leamington from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Adults $12; children 6–12 $6; children 5 & under free. Take out is available. Call 326-3966 for more information.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20:

Talbot Trail Theatre Company's 2010 production, "Oz", at 7:00 p.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Street East. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for ages 6 and up; children 5 and under are free. Concessions will be available. Tickets are limited,

so call now to reserve yours at 519-825-7433 - ask for Susan.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19:

5th Annual Diamonds and Denim Gala at the Leamington Portuguese Club. Forget the tux and gown - dress up your denim and come for a unique dining experience, dancing, entertainment and silent auction. For ticket information, please call 519-3268629. A fundraising event for the South Essex Community Council.

Sun Parlor Home Auxiliary Bake Sale and Raffle for the following prizes: 1st Prize afghan; 2nd Prize Christmas wreath; 3rd prize snowman; 4th prize jewellery. Will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 175 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Tea and coffee will be served in the Garden View Cafe.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20:

Christmas Tea & Bazaar, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Masonic Hall, 3 John St. Leamington. Imperial Chapter #21 Order of the Eastern Star. Tea, crafts, bake table, new to you table. Call 519-825-3360 for more info. everyone welcome.

Little Tomato Theatre is holding auditions for Beauty and the Beast Jr. for one day only, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington (back entrance). Singers, dancers and actors 7-19 years of age are asked to prepare one minute of a song and/or dance of their choice. Karaoke CDs welcome but a cappella is preferred. No appointments necessary. For more info call Terry Raisbeck, Director, 519322-1896.

Dinner with Santa, at Kingsville's Lakeside Pavilion. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. and dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. Kids, get your picture taken with Santa at 5:30 p.m. Admission price is $7 for adults, $3 for children. After dinner, opening ceremonies for the Fantasy of Lights begin at 6:30 p.m., and "flicking of the switch" with Santa at 7:00 p.m. Fireworks to follow.

18th Annual Fantasy of Lights at Kingsville's Lakeside Park. Over 220 Christmas light displays. Opening ceremonies are tonight, Santa officially kicks off the season by "flicking the switch" at 7:00 p.m.

The Essex Kent Mennonite Historical Association is having an Open House of their newly acquired facility from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Mennonite Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Dr., Leamington. Everyone is welcome to come out for coffee and a tour of the museum.

Leamington Rotary Club 16th Annual Christmas Craft Fair, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the gym at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Special door prize. Admission $2, children under 12 free. All proceeds to Rotary charities.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21:

Fundraising Lunch at United Mennonite Education Institute, 614 Mersea Rd. 6, Leamington, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Delicious meal of chicken, meatloaf, mashed potatoes and dessert. Admission by donation. Come to an open house to view the building that will become the new theatre for the Sun Parlour Players in Leamington - today from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at 10 Erie Street South.

Leamington Rotary Club 16th Annual Christmas Craft Fair, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the gym at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Special door prize. Admission $2, children under 12 free. All proceeds to Rotary charities.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St. welcomes all who are alone of having trouble making ends meet to their monthly Leamington Food and Fellowship Supper. No charge. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - Erie Wildlife rescue is having a Christmas Yard/Bake Sale 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 875 Chappus St. off Matchette Rd. near EC Row. Lots of Christmas items, dishes, mugs, books, etc., Come for lunch - hot homemade chicken or vegetable soup.

Cranky Pants hitches his britches

I can’t exactly recall when I read or heard this, but the information stuck: if you are destined to be a cranky old fart, the magic age for men to enter this way of being is age 52.

I really believe that I’m a man ahead of his time, at least when it comes to getting ornery. I’m getting a head start on being a grouch.

This past week I fired my cable company. Oh, I had plenty of legitimate reasons in my mind. If only I could have been a bit nicer to folks on the other end of the phone. I could have discontinued my service and respectfully told them why I made this decision. But uh… no. Armed with my shiniest sarcasm, I grouched my way through 4 or 5 different people. And what did it get me? Not much really, just a lot of snow and white noise where my favourite programs used to be.

Making matters even worse, I missed the World Series while waiting for my new cable provider to hook me up. It took almost a week for the new guys, who were extra busy converting customers over from the company that I fired.

I find myself losing patience with a few young people who work the counter at the coffee shops. The other night, one was talking to me with her mouth full, and after she finally devoured her food she actually swore while telling me and her co-worker a story about L’il Wayne the rapper getting out of jail. Lovely eh? Other young folks that I have trouble understanding clearly are those with metal piercings in their tongue. That’s just gross. Others fetch my coffee and donut about as quickly as an aging snail.

I find myself getting crankier with other people’s body odor, inconsiderate smokers, my Hydro bill, Dalton McGuinty, road construction, and people on Facebook who feel compelled to share with me the joys of raking leaves or baking a friggin’ cake or whatever. Please stop.

Cranky, cranky, cranky… and please stop me before I sell the house, move to a trailer in Florida, buy a pair of sans-abelt polyester pants that I can pull up to my nipples and underscore with white socks into brown loafers. Misery loves company, and I’d be at home.

Local Lady inspires others to Pay it Forward!

Recently a group of friends found out that their friend Anna Bennett was rediagnosed with cancer. This time, it was the worst kind someone could get, it was terminal. As friends and family members received the news, everyone couldn’t help but want to do something for Anna and her family. Trying to keep spirits up, Anna posted on her Facebook Wall “Bucket List: Big Bucket= a lot to do. Small Bucket= one wish - find a cure!!!”. Of course the comments and well wishes started to pour in and one friend suggested in her comment

“Well let’s all create a bucket together. I suggest we Pay it Forward, each one of uswe find a way of helping someone else, and then we post it here on Anna’s wall. I will do something nice for a stranger this weekend. Not sure what yet but I will let you know. What can you guys do?” Of course so many people wanted in on the concept of helping Anna by inspiring others.

“It only made sense to create the Facebook Group called Pay it Forward, in support of Anna” says Laura Kay, Anna’s longtime friend.

The first few lines of the group say “The group was inspired by our friend Anna Bennett. We believe!” After that, it continues on with some more inspirational quotes.

This group was started on November 9, and by November 11 it already had over 100 members, and the posts were amazing.

One man helped a lady with a broken bicycle pedal, one lady decided to volunteer for Coats for Kids, and one offered food to someone that was hungry. Jodi Robinson’s post brought tears to Anna’s eyes as she read about a little boy named Bryce that suffers from life-threatening seizures. Jodi was inspired by reading Bryce’s families’ blog, and noticed in the blog that he loves firefighters, and so Jodi decided to Pay it Forward and contact the fire department in Georgia where Bryce lives and have them visit Bryce in the hospital. On the Pay it Forward Facebook Group, it said “Bryce just called on the phone: “the tire titers invite me to the station so I play on truck when Dr fix my head.”

Anna Bennett is an inspiration to us all and everyone is welcome to Pay it Forward with the group. What can you do to Pay It Forward?

If you know Anna Bennett you would know how incredibly appropriate it is to Pay it Forward. She has led fundraising committees, volunteered for various organizations, and encouraged friends and family members for years to get involved in things they believe in. Her only wish other than finding a cure is to help her youngest son Tyler,16, to continue his philanthropic ways to go to Kenya next year with the ME to WE Program – Free the Children.

This coming year Tyler plans to make the world a better place. He is planning a pasta fundraising dinner to support his goal to assist the Free The Children, a program that allows children to help other children through education. To date, Free The Children has built over 650 schools, bringing the fundamental right of education to over 55,000 children every day. Hundreds of communities have benefited from its water and sanitation projects, medical resources and alternative income programs.

“This is one family that has giving built inside them,” said Kay. “We will all be working together to make Anna and Tyler’s dreams come true. Tyler is one kid that doesn’t give up easily and we all know where he gets that spirit from; not many kids at 16 would come up with the idea to travel halfway around the world just to help other kids, let alone actually make it happen.”

To support Anna and Tyler, please join the facebook group Pay it Forward, do something for a stranger today or call Tyler at 519-250-1205 and find out how you can buy tickets or support his initiative for his upcoming fundraiser.

Last Friday Coffee House Nov. 26

Last Friday Coffee House has a great lineup planned for Friday, November 26 at the Cup2Mug Lounge below the

Give the gift of a goat

You’d probably be more than a little surprised to wake up on Christmas morning to a crowing rooster under your tree. For countless children around the world, getting a rooster would be one of the best gifts they could ever imagine. Now more and more Canadians are making this a reality.

For over 10 years, Canadians have been using their purchasing power to change the world, one gift at a time, through the World Vision Gift Catalogue. Every gift, ranging from livestock to medical supplies, is delivered to a needy child and family and helps ensure better health, nutrition and education.

In Ontario almost 42,000 donors gave $7,955,443 in gifts purchased through World Vision Gift Catalogues in 2009. In Leamington, 51 donors purchased $10,055 in gifts.

Last year, Canadians spent an average of approximately $600 each on Christmas gift giving in 2009. With thousands of people not needing or wanting anything for Christmas, Canadians are looking for new gift ideas for family and friends with evident meaning.

Many are becoming more aware about how their gift purchases impact the world they live in. The big push for this year’s holiday season will be purchasing gifts that give back. A good example of this is the World Vision Gift Catalogue, a tool that approaches community development from a positive and meaningful way.

Socially-conscious Canadians can purchase much-needed products and items for impoverished families that highlight the more serious side of development – gifts like helping restore a child soldier, helping sexually exploited children and providing a business loan. Whether it’s a mosquito net, antibiotics, stocking a media clinic or sponsoring a child, the end result means people living in poverty are given a chance for a better life.

The World Vision Gift Catalogue (Worldvision.ca/gifts) is a great way to provide resources for families in need. Here are three ways you can help change the lives of others: Fund a latrine ($125) in an impoverished community and provide proper sanitation for children and families to help prevent illness and improve health.

Access to clean water ($150) is vital to your health, yet 1 billion people go without it every year. This gift will provide basic access to fresh water for a community, and will prevent deadly water-borne diseases.

Help build a home (1 share = $200) and give shelter to families who live in crowded makeshift shacks that leave them exposed to some of nature’s harmful elements.

The Last Friday Coffee House is a great chance to watch local musicians play their original music while enjoying a glass of wine or beverage of choice in an eclectic atmosphere.

Music begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. with each musician playing a couple of numbers.

Gallery Restaurant.

This month’s lineup includes Dale Butler and Gord Harwood, Jim Heyens, Tyler Wagner, Terry Lobzun, Billy Raffoul, Moe Raffoul and Mike Simpson, Fred Tellier, Kelly Authier and The Laws (John and Michelle).

Policing By-Law Passed

At the Monday, November 15 regular meeting Leamington Council passed the necessary by-law to permit the transition from a town police force to OPP policing starting December 3rd. The actual swearing-in of local officers who have been hired by the OPP will take place on December 4th, so for one day the town will be policed by ‘strangers’ – OPP officers who will be brought in from throughout the county to cover for one day until the familiar faces are sworn in and return to duty

Arrest Made in Copper Wire Theft

On November 7 the owner of a construction company located in the 1700 block of North Talbot Road, in the Town of Tecumseh, contacted police to report an attempt theft of copper wire from his business. He also reported that his lock on the fenced area was cut. The owner of the business had video surveillance and provided police with the particulars of the vehicle used and a description of the suspect.

On November 8, police arrested Ilija Josic, a 39 year old Windsor resident, in relation to this incident. Josic was arrested and charged with the following: Theft Under $5,000 and Break and Enter a place with intent to commit an indictable offence.

Arrest Made for Thefts From Vehicles

On November 11, Essex County OPP Crime Unit arrested and charged 22-year-old Corey Fostey for several thefts from motor vehicles in the Lakeshore area. Six separate incidents involving thefts from motor vehicles were solved. Fostey was charged with the following upon arrest: 6 counts of Theft Under $5000, Obstruct/Resist Peace Officer, Possession of a Schedule 1 – Other Drugs.

Essex County OPP Crime Unit also arrested and charged 21-year-old Joshua Bechard in relation to the above thefts from motor vehicles. Bechard is also charged with the following: 6 counts of Theft Under $5000 and Possession of a Schedule 1 –Other Drugs.

Thieves Busy in Lakeshore and Essex

On November 11, Lakeshore OPP responded to a break and enter into a residence in the 21000 block of Lakeshore 308 Road in the Town of Lakeshore. Entry was gained by kicking in the rear patio door to the residence. The suspect entered the master bedroom and several items, including jewellery and clothing, were taken. An older model dark beige/light brown Chevy Impala 4-door was seen in front of the residence at the time of the incident.

On November 11, Lakeshore OPP were dispatched to another break and enter into a residence in the 2000 block of Naylor Side Road in the Town of Lakeshore. Entry was also gained by kicking in the rear door of the residence. The suspect entered the master bedroom and several items were taken, including jewellery and money. A male party was observed riding a bicycle, collecting cans in the area during the time of the break and enter.

On November 14, Essex OPP responded to a break and enter of a business on Victoria Street, in the Town of Essex. A second floor door at the west side of the building had been entered. A cash box was taken with approximately $1000 inside. A second floor room with scuba equipment was also rummaged through. The incident occurred between the hours of 2:00 p.m. on November 13 to 8:00 a.m. on November 14.

On November 14, Essex OPP responded to another break and enter to business in the 400 block of Talbot Road. A bay door window was smashed and padlock was broken off in order to gain access to the building. A cash register was taken and $30 cash. This incident occurred between the hours of 2:30 p.m. on November 13 to 8:30 a.m. on November 14.

On November 14, Essex OPP responded to another break and enter to a residential barn in the 1500 block of Gore Road, in the Town of Essex. Entrance was gained through a side door. Items taken include a pressure washer, generator, cabinets and a stainless steel BBQ. A white cube van with no markings was seen driving by the residence several times throughout the week. The incident occurred between the hours of 10:30 p.m. on November 13 to 12:30 p.m. on November 14.

Anyone with information about any of these crimes is asked to contact Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

Financial literacy will be part of new Gr. 4-12 school curriculum

With family household debt at record highs, starting financial planning at a young age may help the next generation better manage their money. The provincial government will be adding the subject to school curriculums next year.

In September 2011, students from grades 4 to 12 will learn about saving, spending, investing and managing money. These new learning opportunities in the classroom will help Ontario’s youth develop the critical money-management skills they need to succeed in today’s complex financial world.

Integrating financial literacy into the curriculum was a key recommendation from the advice of the Curriculum Council and the report of the Working Group on Financial Literacy. The province is currently reviewing the other recommendations made in the report.

Financial literacy is an important part of the Open Ontario plan to ensure a financially literate population, build a well-educated workforce and help build a stronger economy

A 2008 national survey of parents and teenagers by Credit Canada and the Ontario Association for Credit Counselling Services found that 39% of teenagers ranked “how to save money” as the most important topic to learn about.

The Ministry of Education is working in partnership with the Investor Education Fund to develop resources and professional development opportunities for teachers. In the current grade 9 to 12 curriculum, the topic of personal finance is addressed in various courses in business studies, mathematics, guidance and career education, social sciences and humanities.

University of Windsor moves up in Maclean’s Rankings

The University of Windsor has tied with Carlton for seventh place out of 12 in the Maclean’s University Rankings in the overall comprehensive category. This is a move up from U of Windsor’s overall eighth place ranking out of 11 in the 2009 survey.

In the various categories that comprised this overall ranking, U of Windsor’s highest position was third place in the following categories: student services, operating budget expenditures per student, and library acquisitions and holdings per student. The most notable jump year-over-year was in the category of awards for full-time faculty, which moved up to fourth this year, over ninth place last year. In the student support category, there was also improvement with scholarships and bursaries, ranking sixth this year compared to U of Windsor’s status of eighth in 2009.

The results also reflect U of Windsor’s ongoing commitment of being a student-centred university when it comes to smaller class sizes and individual attention. It ranks fourth out of 18 Ontario universities for the number of full-time equivalent students per full-time faculty member, at a ratio of 22.4.

Further improvement in U of Windsor’s rankings are nevertheless going to depend on moving above its current twelfth place position for reputation, said Dr. Alan Wildeman, President and Vice-Chancellor. “We can celebrate that we have increased our overall ranking, and our significant jump in faculty awards which recognizes the great people teaching and working at our University. But when it comes to our reputation, it is unacceptable to receive the lowest ranking, considering all the achievements we have with our teaching, research, faculty, staff, students and alumni.”

OBITUARY

Rodney Wiper

Rodney Lynn Wiper, 50 years, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital, Windsor.

Beloved son of Elva and Ray Wiper. Dear brother of Tim and Elaine Wiper, Jason Wiper and Tara Yetman. Loving uncle of Hughstan and Rachel. Nephew of Rick and Trudy Wiper, Clare and Diane Wiper, Betty and Dan Nadlin, Marilyn and Aldo Boscariol, and their families. Rod will be missed by his good friends Dale and Chad.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631), on Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service to celebrate Rodney’s life was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Derek Parry officiating. Cremation followed.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

“Enhancing the University’s reputation is a challenge we must take seriously and take action on,” Dr. Wildeman added. “We will continue to build on what we do well for our students, and promote our strengths in a way that invites and engages our faculty, staff, students and alumni to be a part of spreading the story and setting the record straight about the great people and the great things that are happening at our institution. We all care deeply about our University and I know we will rally around this challenge.”

Meet Joel Westlake...

Music Music

Profiles... Profiles...

Joel Westlake was born 71 years ago in Windsor and raised in Essex. He grew up on a farm, and at the age of 7 took his first music lesson on the alto horn (a 3-valve brass instrument). His teacher was E.L. Robinson of the South Essex Associated Boys & Girls Band, which was comprised of about 70 kids from Amherstburg, Kingsville and Essex. They would perform at each town’s band shell, giving outdoor concerts in the summer months and playing in the Emancipation, Santa Claus and the Labour Day parades in Windsor. They also took part in a meeting of the bands in Kingsville, Leamington and Cottam, and on occasion travelled to Waterloo for the Big Band Tattoo. Joel fondly remembers the mass band all playing together doing a hymn or the song “Under the Double Eagle”. It would send chills through your body when they all played together; it was quite an event. Joel remembers the bandleaders, Mr. Ivan Coulter of Wheatley, Mr. Jack Lougheed of Leamington, Cliff Robinson of Cottam, and Jock Copeland of the Windsor Pipe Band.

Joel finished grade 10 and entered the working world at the Kerr-Addison Goldmine in Virginiatown, just northeast of Kirkland Lake. He then worked on a fishing boat in Kingsville, at a bakery in Essex, at Maedel’s pop shop in Essex, and sold cars and worked in the parts department for Murray Myles Sunparlor Motors. He met the girl of his dreams, got married, and went back to school and got his grade 11 and 12 credits. He then went to university for 5 years and got an honors degree in geography and his teaching certificate. He taught for two years at Kingsville High School, and his next move was to Leamington District Secondary School where he was head of the Geography Department, a guidance counselor and taught art, history and geography. He was also the coach of the cross-country team and the track and field team. Joel retired from teaching after 30½ years.

Joel has always enjoyed music, so he took up the guitar and then he got a wooden recorder. Next came a zither (a multi-stringed instrument played with a pick). He has also got a set of bongos and a hand drum called a djembe, and about 10 years ago he got an electric bass guitar. About 4 years ago he went into The Music Room and saw a used upright bass violin. He thought it was a beautiful piece of furniture that you can also play, and it became the instrument and the voice he was looking for. I gave him a few lessons and he has been busy playing ever since.

Joel plays with a few groups: he is on the bass, Dennis Rock on guitar and vocals, Bill Labadie on guitar, mandolin, banjo and saxophone, and Steve Morin sings and plays guitar and harmonica. Joel also enjoys playing bass with the Torrance Sisters of Wheatley at senior homes and churches, and at the Last Friday Coffee House.

Time spent rehearsing: Joel plays one or all of his musical instruments at least 10 minutes to an hour each day.

Most interesting place played: The Last Friday Coffee House in Leamington. Joel enjoys the variety of entertainers and the ambience of the venue. It was his first live performance with Dennis Rock (guitar and vocals) and William Clark (guitar, pedal steel,

slide guitar). Joel says he felt thrilled and nervous, just if it was his first day facing a classroom of students as the new teacher.

Most significant performance: Joel, Dennis, Steve and Bill went to do a surprise concert for a friend who had been recuperating in bed after a farm accident. It helped lift the spirits of his friend and they felt great joy in sharing their music.

If you could play with anyone who would it be: Joel said Willie Nelson because he likes his character and his music, but most of all Willie has had his personal as well as professional lumps in life and Joel finds his story motivating to see a real fighter like Willie back on top of his game.

Future plans: In 5 years time, Joel still wants to be playing music, riding his motorcycle and going on canoe trips. He also enjoys woodworking, making tree stump chairs and wooden candleholders, etc. He likes writing short stories

classic rock & roll band for your next event, festival or party call Brian 519.825.7925 bwcobby1@aol.com and has sold one of his stories to a motorcycle magazine in the USA.

Joel is looking for others who might be interested in playing hand drums and percussion in a drum circle, or senior musicians needing a bass player for jam sessions. Keep your eyes open for the gentleman with the big double bass and you will meet a great fellow in Joel Westlake.

2011 FLYERS UPDATE

The Flyers currently have the best penalty killing percentage in their conference with 86.05%… After Saturday’s win, Colin Greeley had the fifth best goals against average in the entire league with 2.66… Jared Dennis returned to the lineup on Saturday night after serving a two game suspension… Defenseman Evan Accettura missed Saturday’s game with a knee injury.

flyers rebound at home

By Melissa McCarty

After a 5-2 loss in London on Wednesday, the Leamington Flyers rebounded at home on Saturday night with a 3-0 win against the Sarnia Legionnaires.

On Wednesday the Flyers travelled to London to face the Nationals who sit atop the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Western Conference. London was riding a sevengame home winning streak going into the game and the Flyers weren’t able to snap it when they suffered a 5-2 loss.

The Flyers got goals from Brett Babkirk and Nick Nicodemo, while Colin Greeley made 23 saves in net. This was the Flyers third consecutive road loss and newly appointed captain Nick Nicodemo said that after the tough loss in London, the team knew they had to come out a lot harder on Saturday.

“After the loss in London we knew we had to come out hard to make sure that didn’t happen again,” Nicodemo said. “Inconsistency has been our biggest problem so far this season, I think because we have a fairly young team and we’re still in the learning process. But we have a good group of guys and I definitely think we can win with what we have.”

Going into Saturday’s game the Flyers were only two points ahead of Sarnia towards the bottom of the standings.

Flyers vs Sarnia: #3 Koddi Quick, #8 Nick Nicodemo

After a scoreless first period, Tony Spidalieri and Nick Nicodemo scored minutes apart in the second period to give the Flyers a 2-0 lead. Eric Leardi then extended the lead to 3-0 late in the third period when he converted on a nice pass from Tyler Quigley.

Despite being unable to score on a pair of two-man advantages, the Flyers were pleased with the effort they put forth against Sarnia.

“I think this was the first full 60 minutes that we played so far this year,” said goaltender Colin Greeley. “We still have some areas we need to work on, but this game was definitely an indication of us coming together as a team.”

Greeley played well in net for the Flyers earning his second shutout of the season, but he was quick to credit the entire team for helping him keep the Sarnia shots out of the net.

“Everyone played really strong in front of our net.,” Greeley said. “If I gave up a rebound, someone was there to get it. And they also did a great job of taking guys out of the play to limit the number of shots I had.”

PLAYER PROFILE

Flyers head coach Tony Piroski said that while Greeley didn’t face a lot of shots in Saturday’s win, the most important thing was that he was solid in net for the shots that were taken on him.

“Colin made saves when we needed him to, to keep the game scoreless,” Piroski said.

Like Nicodemo, Piroski also acknowledged that the Flyers biggest struggle so far this season has been consistency, but he said it’s tough to get on a winning streak in such a competitive league.

“I think we’re a good team that has to work really hard each night,” Piroski stated. “There are no soft teams in this league and no easy games so every game is going to be tough.”

Greeley said the team realizes that if they are going to win, it has to be a full team effort.

“We don’t have any guys in the top 20 point leaders in the league,” Greeley said. “So it’s not like we can rely on 2 or 3 guys. We all have to come out and play hard as a team.”

Saturday’s win bumped the Flyers up to a tie for sixth place in the Western Conference standings with Chatham. The Flyers currently sit at .500 with a record of 10-10-2. They look to move up in the standings on Thursday when they host the Waterloo Siskins who are currently in second last place in the Midwestern Conference.

FLYERS FLASHBACKS

Back row: Max Pichler, Allan Lynn, Charles Allison, Dave Ginter, Phil Setterington, Al Grunder, Dwain Knight. Middle Row: Larry Allan, Dan Duckett, Brian Pepper, Jim Butcher, Jim Bradley, Ted Hannigan, Mike Martin, Wayne Ducharme, Jim McFadden.

Front Row: Dave Grubb, Andy Herring, Don McDermont, Ron Deneau, Marty Derbyshire. Absent: Rob Johnston, Rob Epplett. (Photo courtesy of Bob Platsko)

Peewees win Wildcat tournament

The Peewee Southpoint Capitals, sponsored by Gabriele Floor & Home, came home with the championship trophy from the Woolwich Wildcat Weekend Tournament this past weekend.

The boys got off to an auspicious start on Friday with a sluggish 3-1 loss against the Niagara Falls Canucks. Southpoint’s lone goal came from Brayden Klemens assisted by Darrin DiMenna.

After a good night’s sleep, the Caps faced off against the Tilsonburg Tornadoes. The early morning game proved to be just what Southpoint needed, dominating the shots and the face-off circle. The Caps won 2-0 with goals from Eric Prudence and Darrin DiMenna, and an assist by Eric Prudence.

By Saturday afternoon, halfway into the first period against the hometown Woolwich Wildcat team, it seemed as though the steam had run out. Leading 2-1 after the first period, the team trailed 5-4 after a shaky second period and eventually ended up on the short end of a 8-5 final. Goals were by Brayden Klemens (2), Noah Santos (2) and Eric Prudence, and assists from Brayden Klemens (2), Quinn Bowman, Ryan Wall, Noah Santos and Bailey Loveless. What seemed to be the end to their weekend in Woolwich ended up having Southpoint advance to the semifinals by half a point over Tilsonburg and Woolwich.

With a new lease on life, the boys did not squander the opportunity that had been given them. Sunday morning brought the Burlington Eagles to face the Caps in the semi-finals. Burlington had finished first in their pool by winning 7-0, 2-0 and tying 3-3 in round robin play.

The semi-final game got off to a quick start with Brayden Klemens sneaking one past the goalie for a 1-0 Southpoint lead after the 1st period. In the second, Noah Santos put another one past the Burlington netkeeper with the assists coming from Brett Enns and Rory DiNiro to go up 2-0. The third saw the return of “THE WALL”. Nothing was going to get by goaltender Tyler Wall and the team ended up in the finals, facing none other than the Niagara Falls Canucks, who had beaten them soundly in the first game of the tournament.

The finals brought the Caps back to the Dan Snyder rink for the championship game. The game started with the Caps getting out-shot 10-4 in the first period, but they had a hot goalie on their side, who kept them in the game. In the second, Southpoint got the first break with Noah Santos scoring with assists to Brett Enns and Rory DiNiro to put Southpoint up 1-0 into the third. With less than 4 minutes to play the Niagara Falls team scored a short-handed goal to tie it up.

The game headed to overtime where nothing was solved. This brought on the dreaded shootout.

The Caps’ first shooter, Noah Santos, missed, second shooter Eric Prudence put one past the Canuck goalie to put Southpoint up 1-0. Brayden Klemens was next and he put it just off the crossbar and over the net, all the meanwhile the WALL was saving the day, once again, not allowing a single shootout goal.

Exciting times indeed.

Join the tournament champs as they host the Belle River Jr. Canadiens on Sunday at the Heinz rink.

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Curling notes

by Gordon Wonnick

November 3-7 was a fabulous time for curling in the Windsor and Essex County area. The Grand Slam of curling brought 18 of the best curling teams in the world to the WFCU Centre in Windsor and they did not disappoint. The curling was competitive and the skill level was outstanding.

More than 30 members from Sun Parlour Curling Club volunteered their services and did an outstanding job, anything from cleaning the ice to looking after the music for breaks and statistics, etc. The volunteers in total were about 115 and without them the event would not have been a success.

Curling is such a terrific sport that anyone can start at a very early age and go on for most of the rest of their life. At Sun Parlour there are several members active that are over 85 years of age as well as juniors at 7 and 8 years old. What really helps is that it is a very inexpensive sport, and the biggest benefit of all is that it is extremely social. You get to know a lot of fine people and it is probably the only sport where you shake hands before you start and again when you are at the end of the game.

Upcoming events at the Sun Parlour club are the “New Meets Old” bonspiel on November 20. This is an event where that provides an opportunity for new members to get to know those who have been around for awhile and just have a good time. The following weekend the club hosts the Zone 16 playoffs for the Ontario Senior Championship, and on December 4 they host their annual “Men’s One Day” bonspiel. Why not come out and watch the competition and get to know some of your neighbors

Midget girls tie St. Clair

By Mackenzie Heyens

Saturday, November 13, the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars Midget B Girls faced St. Clair on home ice. Despite a rocky start, the girls quickly picked up the pace as the two teams battled it out. After a well-deserved goal by St. Clair the Stars got hungry, matching the opposition in an equally tough fight. Finally, the Stars tied up the game with 8 minutes left in the third period. The goal went to Jillian Iles, who netted the shot with a beautiful wrist shot. The assist went to Shailyn Waites. The final score of the game was 1-1. Great game Stars!

For the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars full schedule, visit www.southpointminorhockey.com. Come out and support the girls!

Wheatley Sharks third in Junior ‘C’ South Division

Seventeen games into the season in the Great Lakes Junior C hockey league and the Wheatley Sharks are securely in third spot in the South Division.

The Sharks are hovering around the .500-mark with 8 wins, 8 losses and 1 overtime loss for a total of 17 points.

The top two spots are taken by Belle River and Essex who are tied at 26 points apiece. Belle River has 13 wins and 3 losses for a total of 26 points. Essex has 13 wins and 6 losses for a total of 26 points as well.

Behind Wheatley in fourth spot is Kingsville who has had a slow start to the season with 5 wins, 9 losses and 2 overtime losses for a total of 12 points.

The Sharks have won their last three home games downing Dresden 8-4 on October 25; beating Kingsville 4-1 on November 1; and doubling Mooretown 4-2 on November 8.

Sharks Head Coach Ken Galerno isn’t focused on the regular season, but rather has his sites set on playoffs. “Regular season is just a long exhibition. We’re working towards playoffs,” said Coach Galerno. “We may possibly bring in new personnel… You know, shake the tree a little and see what falls... You either move the players you have around or add new talent,” said Galerno.

“I’m quite happy with what we have, but we’re not afraid to make moves to make things happen and the next couple of weeks could be crucial,” he said. “The strength of our team is our youth. They’ve really been stepping it up. The second and third lines are scoring for us and we have our veterans in their role as well,” said Galerno.

“Marc Tremblay has been very solid, very strong in net for us,” he added.

So what keeps the Wheatley Sharks from dominating their division? “I think it’s a cultural thing – the Sharks have always been the team that just ‘hangs in there’. There’s a difference between playing and competing and right now they’re playing. The biggest challenge right now is to instill competitiveness,” said Galerno.

REC ROUND-UP REC ROUND-UP

Winter 1 Session begins the week of Nov. 15th - get yourself and your family in motion!

Attention: Adults and Seniors - the Complex offers Slip and Fall Prevention Classes. Are you concerned about falling and breaking bones, or is your balance really poor? We offer 3 different classes that are geared to help you improve your balance and coordination and preserve bone density.

Hockey Parents - register your children now in various Kirk Bowman Hockey schools this Fall and Winter. Register at the Complex today and checkout Kirk Bowman Hockey school on FaceBook!

It’s a proven fact that Regular Exercise relieves STRESS and gives you more Energy. Visit the weightroom and take part in over 50 Fitness and Aquafitness classes offered each week. Reach new goals by meeting with a Personal Trainer or with a Personal Nutrition & Wellness Coach.

Rental options: The Complex has all kinds of different rental options - the possibilities are endless, so contact us today to plan your event.

• Ice Rental times are available for pick-up hockey groups, or for recreational skates.

• Work Holiday parties - plan an activity party - swimming/skating/fitnessand finish off with a pizza party.

• Meeting Rooms for small or larger workshops, bridal showers, family reunions or Company events.

Swimming Theme Days:

Rock ‘N Swim - Friday, November 19, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., music sponsored by MGS Horticultural Gilligan’s Island Swim - Sunday, November 28, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Island Escape Games, Coconut Relays and Boat Float Contests!

We have something for every...body!

Atom majors lose close one

With only one game on tap on the weekend, the Atom Majors lost 4-3 to Harrow Rams in exhibition play. Southpoint got great goaltending from both Tyler Dibbley and Anthony DiMenna. The Caps could not find the back of the Harrow net and missed many chances to put the game away.

Scoring for the Caps was Matt Carvalho with a low slap shot from the point. Jeron Kir and Kiera Jackson collected the assists.

The Caps scored two quick ones in the third to draw within one. Gioia DiCiocco found the twine from Joseph Alfano’s pass from behind the Harrow net. Mason Gow put the team within one from DiCiocco and Justin Brown a minute later. The Caps just couldn’t get the equalizer, even with the goalie pulled.

Great effort earned Tyler Zsebok game MVP from his teammates.

Women’s and men’s hockey stats

Leamington Women’s Hockey League (As of November 8)

Leamington Sr. Men’s Hockey (As of November 8)

Peewee AEs lose and tie in exhibition play

The Southpoint Uni-Fab Pee Wee AEs played a pair of exhibition games this past weekend and lost one and tied the other.

On Saturday the kids entertained the Harrow Ram Major team. It was clear that the Rams were half a step ahead of the Caps, but it was a good lesson learned in playing a major team. The kids lost 6-0 and Brandon Lavadan took the loss with a plethora of shots. Huge hits in the game went to Connor Ribble and Thomas Livingstone.

On Sunday the Caps travelled to Essex to take on the Ravens. It was a sloppy game by both teams and the kids didn’t get going until the third period.

Essex got on the board first with a short-handed goal, making it 1-0. The Caps answered in the third on a hard working goal by Jack Towle with a nice assist going to Dawson Wigle, who had just been called up from the farm team. The kids went ahead about a minute later on a good defensive zone play by Jessica Jeffrey and Luc Ribble making a hit and chipping the puck out. Dawson Iles banged in a bleeder and the kids were up 2-1.

The Caps got in severe penalty trouble in the last few minutes and Essex tied it up with 3 seconds left to end in a 2-2 tie. Chiquita Santos played very solid between the pipes.

The kids have a busy week upcoming when they take on Tecumseh and LaSalle twice.

Coach Ken Galerno

Historical projects receive funding

Three local history projects recently received $1,000 grants from the Ontario Questers.

The John R. Park Homestead will restore an oil painting to hang in the dining room at the 1842 house, Kingsville Historical Park is completing an exhibit of uniform cap badges, and the Provincial Marine Re-enactment Unit acquired replica 1910 uniforms to mark the centennial of Canada’s Navy.

The Restoration Grants were presented at the Ontario Questers 2010 fall convention held at the Serbian Centre in Windsor. Provincial President Christine Fullerton said, “Ontario Questers have supported preservation and restoration in the Windsor/Essex area since 1967. Questers enjoy collecting antiques and learning about our heritage. New members are always welcome.”

For more information see www.questers1944.org.

Golden Years mini golf

There were 17 teams of 3 plus 2 that played in the Golden Years Mini Golf League on Monday, November 11.

In first place with 243 were Marg Graham, Liz Scratch, Eileen McIntosh and Eleanor Ferguson. Second spot was taken with 244 strokes by Bill and Rose Taylor and Marie Lasi. Third place loonies went to Teams 9 and Team 10 who both scored 246. Players were Tom Bondy, Iggy Arner, Pete Daudlin, Laurie Hylton, Wayne Reid and Leda Quick.

Low single round was a 36 by Ralph Butler. The best two-round total was a 75 by Barry Sweet. Andy Orsini showed a 76, and 78s worked for Cami Keith, Ralph Butler, Eva Kah and Laurie Hylton. Marie and Frank Lasi came in with 79, and it was even par 80 for Lloyd Honey, John Murphy, Liz Scratch, Iggy Arner, Eileen McIntosh and Steve Vigh.

There was a total of 90 aces on the course. Holes-in-one numbered 6 for Andy Orsini, and 5 by Bill Mayville and Ralph Butler. Barry Sweet swept in 4, and 3 aces showed for Bill Taylor, Cami Keith, Ethel Ferguson, Steve Vigh, Wayne Reid, Marg Graham, Lloyd Honey and Moe Scratch. A pair fell for Caroline Ascott, Marie Lasi, Rose Taylor, Laurie and Carol Hylton, Mary MacRae, Doug Vickery, Madeline Butler, Julia Kos, Tom Bondy, Pete Daudlin, Eileen McIntosh, Eleanor Brook, John Murphy, Eva Kah and Duane Quick. A single ace counted for Shirley Thiessen, Barb Murphy, Duane McIntosh, Herb Ascott, Ernie Vandenberg, Frank Lasi, Iggy Arner, Leda Quick, Liz Scratch, Nancy Hill, Stan Vickery, Bob Hatt and Milton Taylor.

Wanna give mini golf a try? Your next chance is at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 18 at Colasanti’s. Bring a friend.

This photo was taken at Home Hardware who kindly is delivering the school kits that were donated to and assembled at Ten Thousand Villages. Thank your to everyone who helped with gathering over 150 school kits and to Home Hardware who is delivering them to St. Jacobs. From there they will be taken to the Mennonite Central Committee warehouse. Volunteers from Leamington’s Ten Thousand Villages dropped off 150 school kits on Tuesday, October 19 at Leamington Home Hardware. The school kits were compiled from local donations collected through Ten Thousand Villages. Pictured here, from left to right, Abe and Susan Epp, Carla Tallotto, Pat Young and Gene Forshaw. (Photo Submitted)

With just a few clicks, Ontario parents can now apply online for child benefit programs, including the Ontario Child Benefit, when they register their newborns. Ontario was the first jurisdiction in North America to launch a government service guarantee, including receiving a birth certificate in 15 days or it’s free. There are currently seven online guarantees for delivering family-friendly government services available at Serviceontario.ca.

In partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada, the www.serviceontario.ca website has expanded its Newborn Registration Service application. This on-

line service now provides a quick, easy, and secure way for parents to register their newborn, apply for a birth certificate, a Social Insurance Number Card and Canada Child Benefits.

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4-H Knitting and Crocheting Club donate items to Coats For Kids

By Jennifer Scherer

On Thursday November 4 the 4-H Knitting and Crocheting Club presented Kelly Stack, program coordinator for Coats For Kids, with a donation of knitted items. Using Knifty Knitters, the members and leaders had been working on knitting some hats and scarves. They completed 20 hats and some scarves to donate to the foundation. Kelly Stack said that it was greatly appreciated.

The 2011 4-H registration/sign-up night and 2010 Awards night have been scheduled for Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the Essex Civic Centre Council Chambers. Everyone is welcome. The starting age for 4-H changes in 2011. Anyone who is 9 years old before January 1, 2011 is now able to register. The upper age limit is 21 years old. Visit 4-H on Facebook at Essex County 4-H Leaders Association.

4-H Christmas Craft Club to hold craft sale

By Jennifer Scherer

Wednesday, November 10 was the final meeting of the Christmas Craft Club. The group started the evening with the 4-H Pledge and the secretary and treasurer’s reports. They then decided what they would wear to their sale on Saturday – a red, white or green shirt and a Christmas hat.

After the business meeting the members began to make their craft for the night, which was reindeer. They took a paint roller and wrapped it in brown twisted paper, They made antlers and legs out of brown pipe cleaners and the heads out of Styrofoam or fiberfill. The head was put onto the body and facial features were added using large googly eyes and fake eyelashes. A bow and bells were then added around the neck. Making the reindeer was a very time-consuming task and they all turned out cute and unique, though there were a few problems getting them to stand. The night ended with snacks.

The members are to have their project books finished for the sale.

The public is invited to attend the 4-H Christmas Craft Sale on Saturday, November 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Royal Oak Long Term Care, 1750 Division Rd. N., Kingsville.

It was a great year for the club and the members would like to thank leaders Mary and Joan for making it possible once again. Hope to see everyone and as well as some new faces next year!

“A Trail for Lake Erie”

workshop Nov.

23

The Carolinian Canada Coalition (CCC) is embarking on a 3-year program to plan a Coastal Stewardship Trail along Lake Erie’s north shore. Their proposal will build on existing trail segments and identify other potential routes in Essex, Chatham-Kent, Elgin, Norfolk, Haldimand and Niagara. This “Carolinian Coast” is rich in biodiversity, home to globally significant habitats, and boasts some of country’s highest concentrations of species at risk.

Help capture a stewardship vision. The public is invited to attend one of the upcoming trail workshops. During these gatherings you will be able to help refine the potential coastal trail route, suggest sites of interest to include in the Coaster Stewardship Trail proposal, and ask questions.

The goal is to boost stewardship efforts by fostering understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of this shared coastal ecosystem. The trail planning initiative will also explore ways to strengthen multi-sector collaboration and make ecologically-minded landscape changes. A trail can do more than join point “A” to “B”. Public input during this planning phase is critical for capturing a greater vision.

Locally, two workshops will be held in Essex on November 23 at the Essex County Civic Centre, Room C, 360 Fairview Ave. There is a day workshop from 2-5 p.m. An open house begins at 5 p.m., followed by an evening workshop from 6-9 p.m.

Forget the tux and gown - join us for an evening of dressed down glam, great food, entertainment, prizes and more! Help your community and have fun doing it. Bring a canned good for the Salvation Army and you will be entered into a draw.

Costume jewellery, purses and more available for purchase from the LDMH Gift Shop Inspirations.

Open houses will include introductory presentations and Q&A sessions. Workshops will be interactive and day and evening workshops will cover similar topics. Those attending workshops should plan to attend the open house for an introduction to the project. Day workshop participants are welcome to stay for the open house following their workshop. Workshops will focus on the region nearest to the workshop, but comments for the entire project will be accepted at each session.

Registration is free and available online through www.carolinian.org or at the door.

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Those who are interested but unable to join one of the workshops can weigh in by reviewing draft maps and sites, or by completing an online survey (coming soon) at www.carolinian. org. Email your questions to coast@carolinian.org or call 519-433-7077.

“A Trail for Lake Erie” workshops will also be held in Simcoe, Eagle and Port Colborne.

“Light in Life” – new exhibit at Arts Centre

“Light in Life” by Ruth A. Driedger is being exhibited in the Main Gallery at Leamington Arts Centre from now until December 11. A reception was held Fri. Nov. 12 to meet the artist whose colourful paintings promise to enliven your spirit. This collection of work from 2007 to the present features images of portraits, nature, architecture, landscapes, waterscapes and floral scenes predominantly from the Leamington area.

Ruth Driedger grew up on a farm just outside of Wheatley, in a family and community where hard work, determination, honesty and integrity were highly valued assets. It was there that she also gained a deep and abiding appreciation for the land, and since then has always felt more “connected” when she is near areas in which farming is paramount.

Music was Ruth’s first love, and she spent 28 years conducting one choir after another, from children to adults. “For me, music is a way of expressing the visual images that we have in our minds,” said Ruth. “It is a way of ‘painting’ the sounds of our lives on imaginary canvasses, for all to share and appreciate. For me, it is not so much that I want to express the colour of sound, but rather to re-create the sound of colour: that which makes us all ‘alive’.”

Most of Ruth’s adult life was spent in Saskatoon, where she raised 3 children. Being in the prairies gifted her with an

appreciation of the amazing nature of sky. “It’s alive out there,” said Ruth. “Sometimes I would drive out of the city, to experience the openness of the waving fields of grain and immense sky, and I would be reminded of back home – standing on the shores of Lake Erie or listening to the rustling corn fields whispering whatever secrets they held. I felt awed at the challenge of properly capturing and conveying these moments.”

“Life’s cycle has brought me back to my birthplace,” said Ruth. “I am surrounded, once again, by the many fond memories of my childhood and the warmth and support of family and friends. It is here that I started painting. Thankfully, I’ve experienced the freedom and magic of transforming the many beauties around me into paintings.”

Ruth currently teaches music, art, drama, civics and law at UMEI, the same high school she attended when she was young. “If ever there is a time in our lives when colour and sound combine to create a vividly living ‘canvas’, it is in the teenage years,” said Ruth. “It’s a gift to be able to be a part of that energy and inspiration once again.”

ER funding for Leamington Hospital

MPP Pat Hoy says Leamington District Memorial Hospital is getting ‘pay for results’ funding due to lower emergency room (ER) wait times over the past year.

“LDMH has clearly shown itself to be a leader in taking innovative steps to provide timely, high quality emergency care for its patients. The Pay-for-Results program is encouraging new, ground-breaking approaches to improving patient care in the ER,” said Hoy.

“Through the Pay-for-Results program, the province is ensuring that more patients are admitted or discharged within the provincial targets and helping hospitals reduce the total time patients spend in the ER.”

Ontario is providing LDMH with $34,000 extra for treating more patients within target as compared to last year. At the hospital, 73% of patients are being seen within target, and there has also been a 3% improvement in the total time patients are spending in the ER (since April 2008).

“Leamington and area residents are getting in and out of their local hospital’s emergency room more quickly, thanks to initiatives like Pay-for-Results. Our hospitals are working hard to bring wait times down and I want to congratulate them for making encouraging progress,” said Health Minister Deb Matthews.

There are 71 emergency rooms participating in the Pay-for-Results program.

The provincial ER wait times target is 4 hours for patients with non-complex conditions and 8 hours for patients with complex or serious conditions. This represents the total time patients spend in ERs, including time to be seen, treated and discharged or admitted

Across the province, 85% of all Ontario patients who visit emergency rooms are being seen within the provincial targets and there has been a 10% reduction in length of stay.

Local artist Ruth Driedger is pictured with some of her work, now on exhibit at the Leamington Arts Centre.

Random Acts of Kindness

Last Leamington Council meeting

(Continued from Page 2) Town Asking for $1,000,000 More

Chief Administrative Officer Bill Marck presented council with a report that updated Leamington Council on the June tornado expenses to date and recommending that council apply to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Special Assistance Grant Program for up to $1,000,000 in further funding.

The love you share is truly an example of how

(SUN Photos)

The report indicated that the municipality to date has paid out approximately $850,000 in tornado related costs (which does not include approximately $150,000 in lost revenues). The updated gross cost estimate to the municipality and our neighbours who sent help is approximately $3.7 million. Since it is estimated that insurance and the federal Community Adjustment Fund grand for the marina will cover $2.45 million, and since Leamington has already received $200,000 from the Provincial Special Assistance Program and $200,000 more is anticipated, the report identifies $850,000 remaining unfunded; hence the upset limit of $1,000,000.

The recommendation was passed unanimously.

Farewells

Bill Marck bid a fond farewell to the four members of council who will not be returning for another term. In response, 30-year veteran Councillor Bill Derbyshire, 22-year veteran Councillor Herb Enns, 22-year veteran and Deputy-Mayor Rob Schmidt, and outgoing Mayor John Adams all gave warm and sincere thanks for their respective opportunities to serve the people of Leamington and Mersea Township.

Inaugural Meeting

• Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 7 p.m.

December meetings

• December 6, 7 p.m.

• December 13, 7 p.m.

• December 20, p.m.

From left to right, Charlotte King, Kathleen Paquette and Jessica Lamb at the Tim Hortons drive-thru on Talbot Street West had many requests to pay for coffees for fellow patrons. “Some paid for two, three and four cars back,” said Evelena Wiebe who worked the morning shift.

Emily Freitas of the Municipality of Leamington shows the fruit basket that the staff received on Pay It Forward Day, Friday, November 12. The basket was sent by Louie Saad for the staff to enjoy. Random Act of Kindness Day was a project of the WindsorEssex Community Foundation.

Kathryn Ciacelli and Madeline McCallum were at Colasanti’s for the Christmas Parade fundraising evening on Friday, November 6. The parade is slated for Sat. Nov. 27 at 6 p.m.

Butterflies come to life in Leamington mural

Leamington’s mural is up! Mural artist Frank DeBlock completed his mural, which was made using a PVC composite material, which provides exceptional longevity and resiliency, and will withstand the elements.

Frank was born in Europe, immigrating to Canada after WWII as a young child with his family, who chose to settle in Leamington. He is a self-taught artist and after retiring from his job in the automotive industry now focuses much of his day studying his subjects and perfecting his craft. Frank has painted varied subjects including wildlife, structures, the armed forces and a range of compelling human depictions. His work is realistic, emotional and highly detailed.

Leamington’s mural is different than the traditional flat mural in that each piece is constructed individually and then mounted on the wall giving it a three dimensional look and capturing the nuances of light and shadows.

The mural shows butterflies in flight. Some of the butterfly wings are actually jettisoned from the wall for an almost lifelike appearance. One butterfly appears to be resting on a milkweed flower, the butterfly’s sole source of food. Careful examination reveals the pupae and the cocoon stages of the butterfly’s life cycle. Several of the butterflies have their wings extending beyond the top of the wall, making them appear as if they are soaring freely

The idea of using butterflies for the mural’s theme was a collaborative effort between the mural committee and Frank’s deep appreciation for nature. The butterfly migration is a unique phenomenon and Leamington has become famous for this fall spectacle.

The mural was installed over the weekend, November 12 and 13 on the upper wall of the DiMenna building on Talbot Street West.

Leamington landmark demolished

A Leamington landmark was demolished on Wednesday, November 10th as Leamington’s Dairy Queen on Erie Street South was razed. Locals have very fond memories of the Dairy Queen spanning four decades. The space will be used for additional parking for th neighbouring mall. (Photo Submitted)

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Edward Jones Ranks Among the Top 50 Best Employers in Canada

For the ninth consecutive year, financial services firm Edward Jones was named to the “50 Best Employers in Canada” list by Aon Hewitt and published in Maclean’s magazine. The firm ranked in the No. 12 spot.

“We are honoured that our associates have again recognized Edward Jones as one of the best employers in Canada,” says Gary Reamey, principal, Edward Jones Canada. “Our core goal of helping clients meet their long-term financial objectives is achieved through our culture of partnership and our mandate to value and respect associates and their contributions.”

Two hundred and fifty-one Canadian employers took part in the 2011 Best Employers studies with more than 134,000 Canadians responding to questions that focused on employee engagement.

Watch and steer clear of deer

The Essex County OPP would like to remind motorists to use caution on area roadways after a spike in car deer collisions over the last couple of weeks. There were 24 car vs deer motor vehicle collisions from October 25 to November 9 in Essex County.

Wild animals are unpredictable at all times. However, there are two peak times when the risk of a collision is highest: May and June, and from October to January. The month of November is the highest peak time for this type of collision. The OPP offers the following advice: Watch

• Scan the road ahead from shoulder to shoulder. When you see wildlife beside the road, slow down and pass carefully as they may suddenly bolt onto the road.

• Watch for the yellow wildlife warning signs that indicate an area of increased risk. Slow down when travelling through these areas.

• Use high beams at night where possible and watch for glowing eyes of animals.

• Be extra careful when driving past thick bush areas and open fields, especially when the crops have just been harvested.

Steer

• Stay in control. Watch your speed and take extra precautions when driving at night as visibility is greatly reduced. Slowing down will give you that extra second to respond.

• Never swerve suddenly. This could cause your vehicle to go out of control or head into oncoming traffic.

Brake

• Brake firmly if an animal is standing on, or crossing the road. Never assume the animal will move out of your way.

Stop

• Stop as safely as possible if a wild animal is crossing the road. Remember, if one animal crosses the road, others may follow.

If possible, avoid driving during dusk or dawn when most wildlife collisions occur. Swerving to avoid hitting a wild animal may result in a more serious collision. If hitting a wild animal is unavoidable, remember to stay in control.

Enjoying Remembrance Service

Nick Williamson of London, England, was at the Leamington Remembrance Day service on Thursday morning. Nick, a member of the Royal Air Force Regiment, served in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2003 to 2009 and now calls Leamingon home. Actually, he and his fiancé Chantelle Beggs just bought a house in Kingsville. Chantelle is a member of the Canadian Naval Reserve stationed on the HMCS Hunter in Windsor. Nick moved to Canada after serving seven years in the Royal Air Force Regiment in England. He is now a personal trainer at The Athletic Club in Kingsville. The local young couple were among the large crowd of residents who came out to show respect for past and current soldiers of war.

(SUN Photo)

Eve of St. Nicholas holiday event at John R. Park

Eve of St. Nicholas is a new Christmas event taking place this year at the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area. On Sunday, December 5 from 1-4 p.m. visitors can explore the history of gift giving with some slightly scary historic holiday figures including Belsnickel and Ruprecht.

Harkening back to an earlier time when Christmas was a very small holiday, Curator Janet Cobban said, “This event is perfect for people who are feeling overwhelmed by holiday hoopla. It wasn’t always this way. It used to be that a good meal with family and friends made a celebration.”

As it is every December, John R. Park’s house will be beautifully hand-decorated with fresh everygreens, berries, fruits and feathers gathered from the farm and forest. There will be a tabletop tree in the parlous and a kissing ball in the hall. But this year, among the merriment will be two of St. Nicholas’ historic counterparts – Belsnickel and Rprecht.

These historic figures not only have the “naughty and nice” list close at hand, they also come with a host of other long-lost holiday accoutrements including switches, chains, coal and even a white horse!

The Homestead offers a host of holiday activities for families. See the Christmas goose cooking on the clock jack rotisserie, play a game of conkers and visit the blacksmith. Visitors can spend the day and stay warm with some tasty traditional treats – lamb’s wool cider, chestnuts roasted by an open fire and gingerbread cookies fresh from the hearth. Decadent homemade goodies will also be available from the Friends of the Homestead fundraising bake sale.

In addition to this unique holiday event, the Homestead will also be hosting an evening Candlelight Christmas program on Wednesday December 15 at 7 p.m. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Register online at www.onlineregistrations.ca/jrph.

The Homestead is located at the corner of Iler Road and County Road 50, just east of Colchester, on the shore of Lake Erie.

For more information contact the Homestead staff at 519-738-2029 or email jrph@erca.org.

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Single vehicle accident claims life of Wheatley man

On Sunday, November 14 at 8:24 p.m., Leamington Police were called to a single motor vehicle accident near the intersection of Essex Road 20 and Essex Road 37. Twenty-three year old Jacob Banman of Wheatley passed away as a result of the collision.

Investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Essex Road 20 when it left the roadway and struck a telephone pole, thus ejecting the driver. There were no other occupants in the vehicle and no direct witnesses to the accident. Speed is believed to be a contributing factor to this collision. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.

Anyone who may have witnessed the accident and/or has any helpful information is requested to please contact Leamington Police at 519-326-3214.

Frank Gow and Wayne Quinn enjoyed a round of golf at Erie Shores Golf and Country Club on November 12 as the

perature reached 15ºC. (SUN Photo)

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THERE'S ONE IN EVERYCROWD. Nominate a 6 to 17 year old for the prestigious 2010 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award. Deadline Nov. 30. www.ocna.org or call 905-639-8720 ext. 239.

AUTOMOTIVE

SAVE UPTO $400 ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE. Good driving record? Call Grey Power today at 1-866-473-9207 for no-obligation quote. Additional discounts available. Open Weekends. (Ontario only).

MOTOR VEHICLE dealers in Ontario MUSTbe registered with OMVIC. To verify dealer registration or seek help with a complaint, visit www.omvic.on.ca or 1-800-943-6002. If you're buying a vehicle privately, don't become a curbsider's victim. Curbsiders are impostors who pose as private individuals, but are actually in the business of selling stolen or damaged vehicles.

AUTO PARTS FOR ALLCARS AND TRUCKSBest price guaranteed! Save up to 70%! FREE delivery in Ontario. Order online at www.supraz 2000.com/ontario or by phone Toll-Free 1-877999-1580.

AUTOS FOR SALE

100% AUTO FINANCING APPROVAL- We can get you approved for an automobile no matter what your circumstances are. Drive a little and save a lot. Over 300 vehicles to choose from. Apply online www.gabies.ca. GABIES AUTO SALES, 250 Springbank Dr., London, ON, TollFree 1-888-474-8815 / 519-472-8815.

BUSINESS OPPS.

EARN GREAT$$$ Invest 10 hrs/week and build your future. Online trainers needed. Great income. Flexible hours. Free training. Computer and telephone required. www.fromgreen2 green.com.

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MORTGAGES

$$$ 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES - Tax Arrears, Renovations, Debt Consolidation, no CMHC fees. $50K you pay $208.33/month (OAC). No income, bad credit, power of sale stopped!! BETTER OPTION MORTGAGES, CALL1-800-282-1169, www.mortgageontario.com (LIC# 10969). AS SEEN ON TV - 1st, 2nd, Home Equity Loans, Bad Credit, Self-Employed, Bankrupt, Foreclosure, Power of Sale and need to ReFinance?? Let us fight for you because we understand - Life Happens!! CALLToll-Free 1-877-7334424 or www.callmortgagebrokers.com. The Refinancing Specialists (MortgageBrokers.com LIC#10408).

REALESTATE

Land of Orchards, Vineyards & Tides" in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure - Website: www.kingsrda.ca - Email: mmacdonald@kings rda.ca - Toll-Free: 1-888-865-4647.

SKILLED HELPWANTED

Do All Metal Fabricating Estevan, Saskatchewan. WELDERS - 1st, 2nd & 3rd year Apprentices, Journeyman Welders. INDUSTRIALPAINTERSKnowledge of Operating & Maintaining an airless painter, Epoxy Products, Coating. Competitive Wages, Benefits & Apprenticeship Opportunities. Email: Cfitzgerald@doallmetal.com. Fax: 306634-8389.

STEELBUILDINGS

STEELBUILDINGS PRICED

SOUTHPOINT SUN

FOR RENT

Wheatley, large 2 bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, a/c, utilities included. $725. Call 519-326-7275. tf

Sutton Place Apts. 1 bedroom apts available. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, security building with elevator. Call 519-326-8746 or 519-9908681. tf

1 bedroom apartment in Wheatley, fridge, stove, utilities included. Deposit required, $495/mth. Call 519-322-5567. tf

Duplex for rent. Large 2 bedroom, living room, kitchen, full bath, with basement. Fridge & stove, in Leamington. Available now, $550 plus utilities. 519-8180377. tf

1 + 2 bedroom apartments in Leamington, Kingsville & Essex area. Fridge, stove, laundry & utilities included. Available immediately. Call 519-816-3095 or 519-3264789. no3-de1

T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Group meets every Monday 6 p.m. at Wheatley United Church. Call Elaine at 519-825-7993 or visit website: www.TOPS.org. Everyone welcome. tf MEETING

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L I N D S A Y , K E I T H

I remember the day I met you, And the day God made you mine, I remember the day God took you, And will till the end of time. We made our vows together Until death do we part, But the day God took you from me, My whole world fell apart.

Sometimes I think I’m dreaming, I can’t believe it’s true, That I can go on living when I no longer have you, And the memories of the happy years, When we were together; The joys, the tears, the love, the fears, Will stay with me forever, And when I’m sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, I seem to hear you whisper, “Cheer up and carry on.” Each time I see your picture, You seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry I’m only sleeping, We’ll meet again someday.” Lovedandmissedeveryday, Annaandfamily.

RENOVATIONS: Small jobs a specialty. Eavestroughing, decks, siding, windows, Gutter Cleaning Systems, furniture refinishing. Call Bill Siddall 519-825-3931 tf

ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf

PRINTING: Business envelopes, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Rick at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf

COMPUTER SERVICES

DISCOUNT COMPUTER REPAIRS- 519-818-8194. Repairs made within 24 hours, open 9:00 a.m. 7 days a week until Christmas. Virus removal. no17

FOR SALE SERVICES

Complete baby room set. White, 10 pieces, brand new, still in box, never used. Crib turns into bed, $1300 OBO. Call between 9 am - 9 pm, 519-324-0185. tf

ESTATE AUCTION

SAT NOV 20TH @ 10 AM

Great West Auction company has rented a building in Cedar Springs to host a fall auction from a Chatham estate (name withheld at family request).

With inclusions from the Estate of Leo Ryan of Sarnia 8563 WATER STREET, CEDAR SPRINGS

FURNITURE: Impressive oak mirrorback wall cabinet, Bowed oak antique china cabinet, Victorian lady & gents chairs, marble Victoria centre table, bookcase, Victorian settee, 5pc Gibbard cherry bedroom suite, 5pc walnut antique bedroom suite. GLASS AND CHINA: Cranberry epergne, cranberry pickle cruets, Royal Doultons, Moorcroft vase, Roseville, chalet glass bowls.

ART, MISCELLANEOUS: Signed Handel scenic table lamp, slag glass table lamp, stained windows, Schwinn 1950s retro bicycle.

FARM WORKER - in greenhouse, 5 to 6 days a week, between 45 to 55 hours. Email: goldacre@cogeco.net no10-de1

SCADDAN & JAKOB- a 3 lawyer Leamington law firm, requires a permanent full time Legal Secretary for the areas of Family Law, Real Estate, Corporate Commercial, and Wills and Estates. Please send your resume via email to pneufeld@scadjaklaw.com or by fax to 519-326-8420, on or before November 24, 2010. no17

DELIVERY PERSON- a good team worker required to do heavy lifting and furniture assembly. Please send resume to Main West 41 Main St. West, Kingsville ON N9Y 1H2. no17

Requires individuals for the following positions...

Registered Nurse (Director of Care)

Register Nurse

Registered Practical Nurse

Registered Dietician

Personal Support Workers

Housekeepers

Recreationists

Maintenance Supervisor

Food Service Workers

Cooks

Those applying must have post-secondary education specific to the position, except for the housekeeping position. Long-Term Care experience would be an asset. Please forward resumes to 519-322-1219 (fax), or lcrrltc@gmail.com. The above positions are being offered in Leamington Ontario.

NOTICES

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS POLICING SERVICES

Effective December 3, 2010 at 7:00 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will assume policing services for the Municipality of Leamington from the Leamington Police Services. TO

(To report a crime in progress or a life-threatening emergency situation) TO REPORT A

OPP serving the Municipality of Leamington will operate out of the same building as the former Leamington Police Services: Leamington OPP Detachment 7 Clark Street West, P.O. Box #99 Leamington, ON N8H 3W1 Tel: 519-326-2544 Fax: 519-326-5373

If you have any questions concerning these changes please contact the following:

Municipality of Leamington 38 Erie Street North Leamington, ON N8H 2Z2

Tel: 519-326-5761 Essex County OPP Highway 401 @ Interchange 21 P.O. Box 910 Essex, ON N8M 2Y2 Tel: 519-723-2491