The 25th anniversary Rick Hansen Relay arrived in Leamington at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex on Sunday, November 20. Kevin O’Neil was the final medal bearer for the day. The medal was secured for a twoday layover in Leamington. On Tuesday morning, November 22 the Relay left Leamington en route to Kingsville.
BELOW: Ruthven native Jeff Tiessen, a double arm amputee, talked about the inspiration he received from Rick Hansen and Terry Fox. After losing both arms above the elbow as a boy, Jeff managed to play hockey and is a Paralympic Games medalist. (SUN Photos)
Santa Claus comes to town this Saturday
The Leamington Community Christmas Parade Committee will present the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 26 at 6 p.m.
Bring the entire family to see the spectacular floats that so many businesses, churches and schools have spent countless hours preparing for this much-anticipated event.
Santa will “Light Up the Night” once again in front of the Leamington Library. Come out to witness this magical event!
The parade route begins at the corner of Georgia and Erie streets, heads up Erie Street North and will end at the Leamington Fairgrounds.
For more information or to enter a float, call Leamington & District Chamber of Commerce at 519-3262721 or email wendyp@ leamingtonchamber.com
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Medal-bearers who participated in the Leamington leg of the Relay, each chosen for their contributions to the community
Public Meeting for a new subdivision scheduled
Leamington Council has scheduled a public meeting to receive comments on a draft plan of subdivision proposed for the southwest end of the East Side Arterial Road. The proposal is to construct 44 single unit detached dwellings on the twelve-acre parcel. It is an interesting public meeting, however, because it is not Leamington’s public meeting.
Essex County is the approval authority for plans of subdivision. The County gives permission to hold a public meeting on their behalf (and at their expense). Leamington is not the body that says ‘yea’ or ‘nay’, but rather is a “commenting” body, much like the Conservation Authority, the School Boards, and various Provincial Ministries.
As explained to municipal Council, if there are things the municipality doesn’t like, or conditions the municipality wants met, these comments are sent to the County and County Council builds these local recommendations into its by-law. Subsequently, Leamington incorporates these decisions into its subdivision agreement with the developer and construction can begin.
All of this arose because of three very specific concerns members of Council expressed when the report was presented. Councillor MacDonald was adamant in her opposition to the construction of a walkway between the proposed subdivision and the residential development to the north (Antonio Court). This is because of the problems Leamington
Council has had to deal with in the past involving walkways. Councillor Larry Verbeke was concerned about how close the houses on the east side of the development would be to the East Side Arterial Road, reminding others on council of the distress people on Antonio Court experienced when the road was put through. The implication was a question whether or not the ‘usual’ rear yard setback requirements would be sufficient to prevent new owners from having the same shock of having a four-lane ‘highway’ close to the back door of a new house. The third risk prospective buyers would want to be aware of is the odour that could come from the Leamington Pollution Control Plant. Even though it is over 400m away, it is still upwind from the subdivision. Councillor Rick Atkin wondered if a warning of some sort could be registered on title to prevent an unsuspecting purchaser complaining to council about occasional unpleasant smells.
Members of Council were assured that their concerns could and would be part of the record of the public meeting, and with that, the date was set for December 19th.
New transit bus for Leamington goes to tender
It was planned that Leamington would go to tender to purchase a replacement for the aging buses that is used for the transit system, but recently, inspection revealed that the little bus is no longer safe to use at all. So, administration has recommended to municipal Council that they tender for two buses right now, rather than one now and one next year. Since it is anticipated that delivery would not be for six to eight months the change in plans has little effect, other than to ‘cast in stone’ the purchase of the second bus next year.
It is anticipated that the two ‘mini-buses’ will cost about $250,000 apiece, money that is already in the municipality’s reserves as Provincial Gas Tax Transit Rebate dollars. The buses will be fully handicapped accessible.
Road 6 raises a stink
Over two dozen residents of Mersea Road 6 were present at the Monday, Nov. 21 Council meeting to demonstrate their concern about a waste disposal problem that is plaguing their lives.
Their spokesperson, Ange Gabriele, told Council that waste products being stockpiled on the property of Robert Meerseman are making an intolerable stench, attracting and providing habitat for noxious insect infestations and are suspected of being a potential health risk by the neighbours. He indicated that their efforts to get action to end the problem from the Provincial Enforcement personnel, Lee Bradshaw and Helmut Spicer, have failed, and that trying to penetrate the bureaucracy of either the Ministry of the Environment or the Ministry of Agriculture is an almost impossible task.
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The request of the residents was simple: they need the help of Leamington Council and its administration to advocate on their behalf – not merely for this one property, but for others that are known to exist and contaminate their localities also.
It was pointed out to them that a significant component of this problem is the source of the waste that is being dumped: if the source took care of the problem in a responsible, considerate manner the suffering they are enduring would not exist. To this Mr. Gabriele agreed, and pointed out that both Heinz and SunBrite have been responsive and sensitive; other firms claim that once the waste is trucked away (at the lowest price possible) it is no longer their concern and ‘out of their hands’.
While everyone on Council was attentive and sympathetic, and there was an obvious desire to help, it was equally apparent that Leamington’s Municipal Council felt rather helpless in the face of Provincial indifference. Another problem was that the delegation was not listed on the agenda, and so not all of the residents were able to reveal their interest in the matter, nor were potentially helpful bits of research revealed. For example, an acquaintance of mine, Ray Gosselin, had gone so far as to identify specifics from the relevant Provincial regulations that it appears are being contravened.
Sure enough, Ontario Regulation 267/03 Part VIII: Siting, Construction and Storage, under the heading Temporary Field Nutrient Storage Sites contains restrictions in sections 83 (Location), 84 (Management) and 85 (Length of Storage) - it certainly sounds like they are being ignored on Road 6. Let’s hope that the CAO and Clerk-Solicitor for Leamington review the situation thoroughly as they arrange a meeting with the local MPP and senior Ministry officials in an attempt to resolve this issue.
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Ben Balkwill (centre), Race Director of the Leamington Triathlon, accompanied by Dave Campbell (right), Committee Director, presented a cheque for $4,000 to Mayor John Paterson at the Monday, November 21 Council meeting. This is the first
We have received information about a recent scam using both email and the telephone. Just a reminder to always protect your personal information and to not give out your credit card information to anyone who calls you or emails you. With the holidays approaching, many may be booking flights to visit family, please be aware of these current scams.
Email and Telephone Phishing Scam
HRG North America has received reports from Delta and Air Canada airlines that fraudulent emails and in some cases automated telephone calls are being sent to their customers. These are known as phishing scams and are designed to gain personal information such as credit card numbers, loyalty program numbers and associated passwords.
Delta Airlines: Email
Emails claiming that a customer has purchased a Delta ticket and a credit card has been charged and/or an invoice or receipt is attached to the email. If you or your customers receive one of these emails, do not open the attachment as it may contain potentially dangerous viruses or harm your computer.
Be assured that Delta did not send these emails, and their customers’ credit cards have not been charged by Delta as a result of the emails. These emails did not originate from Delta, nor do they believe that any personal information that you provided them was used to generate these emails.
Air Canada: Telephone
An automated telephone call scam claiming to offer between “10,000 and 100,000 reward miles” is in an effort to obtain personal credit card details. This is how the scam works: An automated telephone message encourages callers to press the number “1” to accept the prize. They are subsequently connected to a live operator who asks for credit card information and other personal details.
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Reader response
Re: Nov. 16th ‘Buy Local, Buy Canadian’ editorial
It’s not surprising to see these nationalistic messages during times of economic upheaval. It’s natural to be loyal to local business owners at the best of times but when times get tough, when unemployment rates climb and savings come under pressure, protectionist emails and editorials go into overdrive.
There is also a phishing scam affecting persons worldwide. The aim? To obtain Aeroplan Numbers and Passwords. If you receive an e-mail claiming to be from Air Canada or Aeroplan that you believe to be fraudulent, do not respond and do not click on any links or open attachments contained within the e-mail. Please note: If you delete the e-mail without clicking on any links, there is no risk to your Aeroplan Account.
Recommendations
Delta recommends that customers change their SkyMiles account PIN immediately and monitor their account for any misuse. Please call Delta at 1-888-7503284 if you have questions or need further information. Do not provide any credit card information or other personal information as Air Canada does not use automated telephone calls for Aeroplan Miles promotions or contests. Notify Aeroplan by calling 1-800-361-5373 and delete the e-mail afterwards.
This has always been the case, well before we had the internet to help us spread ideas. But I would urge people to think about what they’re doing before forwarding emails with these messages. Granted, we are once again in the trough of an economic cycle but regardless of how bad you think we have it, there are people in foreign countries who would trade places with us in a heartbeat to get what we have. When the current economic cycle swings back up, we’ll all forget about this buy local fervour but those who live in countries with lower standards of living will still be without the many benefits we take for granted.
When I see this type of message I can’t help but feel there is a little bit of racism or at least a negative ulterior motive behind it. Why, for instance, does this message see fit to only speak about products from “Asian factories”? And why are we suddenly so against the “cheaply produced goods” they send us? We created that market. They simply filled the need. On a related note, did you notice the spelling of labour? For a supposedly Canadian message, I’m surprised to see the American spelling. Did this message originate in a foreign country – the United States? Not that there’s anything wrong with this, but it speaks to the possibility of this message’s less that altruistic intent.
When you buy foreign made products you are giving a helping hand to those living in those countries. When you stop buying those products you push them further down into poverty. So if you have any feeling for your fellow citizens of our planet, think about them when someone suggests you should buy only local products. Surely there is a balance that can be achieved where we can support those we know and those we haven’t met yet.
– Don Janzen, Leamington
Leamington Council Notes
Request ‘Premature’
Leamington Area Drip Irrigation Inc. (LADII) has applied to the municipality for permission to construct a non-potable water pipeline along Mersea Road 7 west of Highway 77, ultimately to service the Nature Fresh greenhouse operation. LADII has already received Provincial permission to cross the highway (from the end of the existing pipe on the north-east corner of Road 7 and Highway 77), but it requires municipal permission to continue it along the road allowance.
Administration is concerned that the $11 million already spent over-sizing potable water pipelines to accommodate greenhouse water needs would be jeopardized if it cannot supply the water and recoup the costs of its transmission in its water rates. A ‘comprehensive report’ is being prepared on this subject, and administration has advised Leamington council to defer any decision on LADII’s request until after the report has been reviewed by council. This is the direction Leamington council has agreed to. Unfortunately, this raises some very serious questions. Would council deny the request to restrict competition and effectively maintain a monopoly on the provision of water to the greenhouses in the area? Is it not inherently wrong to water plants with expensive, highly processed drinking water rather than with plain old lake water? On the other hand, was not Leamington’s initial support and encouragement of LADII not based on the understanding that the water was to be used for drip irrigation of field crops and not hydroponic greenhouse crops? If that is, in fact the case, is some sort of compromise involving compensation reasonable?
This will be an interesting topic to watch as it develops in the New Year.
Garbage and Yard Waste
At the request of the contractor, and with the permission of Leamington Municipal Council, both garbage and yard waste collection dates will be changing in February. In town, garbage collection will be Tuesdays north of Oak Street and Fridays south of Oak Street. Yard waste collection will be Wednesdays east of Erie Street and Fridays west of Erie Street. In the rural area, everybody south of Oak/County Road 20 will have garbage collected Wednesdays, while everybody north of that line will have collection Thursdays.
All of the changes will be detailed in the new collection calendar to be delivered in January.
Delegation speaks to Council
A second delegation that addressed Leamington Council Monday night, November 21, was Kelly Baillargeon (left), Project Co-ordinator from the Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County, and Rae Anne Scratch, Residents Committee Member, in regard to the Neighbours Helping Neighbours Project for Mill Street and Surrounding Area. (SUN Photo)
Neighbours Helping Neighbours
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
Leamington Council was updated on an interesting program being guided by the Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County right here in Leamington: it is the Neighbours Helping Neighbours Project for Mill Street and Surrounding Area. Ms. Rae Ann Scratch, a committee member, explained to council that she and Kelly Baillargeon, Project Coordinator, were present to solicit council’s help in reclaiming and upgrading local parks in the area. Specifically Eastside Park and Princess Park were mentioned. Residents in the area have mobilized to try and access grants to improve the condition of facilities in the parks and to actively make them safer for children to play in. Assistance has been received already in improving lighting and securing promises of more seating, while the residents have personally attacked the problems of litter and loitering. There was enthusiasm for the initiative that the committee has shown as it works toward improving life in this area of town.
Soup Kitchen continues to grow with help from the community
Bill Dunn, Leamington’s own Soup Guru, is amazed every week as more people and more donations keep coming to the Wednesday Soup Kitchen at the Leam-
ington Masonic Hall.
The first week, November 2, saw approximately 90 visitors and raised over $300. With media coverage and word of mouth, the next week, November 9, grew to 135 guests and 67 takeout orders, which raised $750. The popularity of the program and the generosity of the guests increases each week. On November 16, the Soup Kitchen welcomed 142 guests and had 87 takeout orders. Last week he was able to donate $904 to The Salvation Army.
The success of the Leamington Soup Kitchen is reflective of a generous community. Businesses and individuals have come forward to donate money, sup-
plies and services. Gillett Sheet Metal made a top for the steam table, which ensures the soup is piping hot.
On occasion Dunn is surprised with a guest pot of soup. To date he’s had a firefighter who brought a full pot of seafood chowder and others who bring in an extra pot of homemade soup. Last week, a lady brought a delicious pot of spicy turkey vegetable to add to the assortment. Carolyn Omstead continues to be one of the Soup Guru’s helpers and has brought many a pot of soup including a delicious clam chowder.
The Soup Kitchen is open every Wednesday in November and December, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is the second year for the Soup Kitchen held at the Masonic Hall. Last year Dunn and his volunteers raised a total of $4,700 for the Salvation Army and to adopt a family at Christmas.
Businesses may contribute by sponsoring a soup or donating ingredients. Dunn can be contacted at 519322-1371 or email kdunn@ sympactico.ca
Growing Christmas cactus: the secret to success
Christmas cactus are great houseplants and a nice gift for the festive season. Lots of sunlight is very important, but keep the plant away from direct light because the leaves will burn. The ideal temperature is 60 to 70 degrees, and cooler at night for better development of the plant.
Humidity is also necessary. Simply fill a tray or container with water and keep it close to the plant. Christmas cactus is considered a tropical plant and should not be dried out, resulting in the leaves and buds to drop. Dip your fingers in the soil to check wetness, and if the soil is dry then add water. If your home is dry you should check for moisture 2-3 times per week. Otherwise, once per week is enough.
Christmas cactus and Easter cactus are often confused. They are easily distinguished by the leaves. Christmas cactus have round notches in the leaves and Easter cactus have jagged tooth-like notches.
Taking cuttings is easy. Take a stem from a healthy plant and place on a paper towel. This will help soak up any excess moisture and will prevent the stem from rotting. Use a soil mixture of 50% sand and 50% peat moss in a well drained container. Plant the stem in the soil and place it where it will get indirect sunlight. Continue spraying the cutting with a spray bottle, keeping the soil moist but not too wet. You should see stem growth within several weeks.
Any houseplant fertilizer should be applied twice per month during the spring and summer. Do not feed once you start seeing buds. Pruning is also important, but only after the plant has bloomed. This will shape the plant and prevent it from becoming spindly. This is the best time to take more cuttings for future plants.
The Easter cactus is much hardier than the Christmas cactus. Moving the plant around the house is not a problem, but it will grow better if left in one spot.
This plant comes in different colors, like white, pink, red and violet. Buds will develop in late October to December and grow normally to eight inches in diameter before pruning is required.
Keeping your Christmas cactus in a cool temperature will encourage healthy flowers. Proper lighting and adequate watering is the secret to success for this holiday tropical plant.
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Soup ‘N Salad Luncheon next Wednesday
Garry Mereszak from the Soup ‘N Salad Luncheon Committee is pictured here keeping a watchful eye over Chef Bagyo Wibawanto of Talbot Trail Fireplace Bar & Grill as soup is being prepared for the newest restaurant in Leamington. Soup ‘N Salad raises money for the Canadian Cancer Society and attracts over 900 people every year. Approximately 33 local restaurants from Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley and area make and donate soup. Local greenhouse operators donate vegetables. The event is on Wednesday, November 30 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Leamington Portuguese Club at 215 Talbot East. For $10 per person, $9 in advance, attendees can try several soups and salads. Tea, coffee and dessert are included. (Photo submitted)
Wheatley native Tom Omstead’s first published novel, The Red Wing Sings, has soared to the #13 spot on amazon.ca books sales in the genre of political fiction. “The positive reader feedback I’m getting has been overwhelming. The story seems to be striking a chord with Canadian readers all across the nation, especially with teachers,” said Omstead. The local author has been been busy with several area book singings. Pictured here Omstead signs a copy at Page 233 book store in Amherstburg for Stephanie Setler on Sat, Nov. 12.
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Cast a vote for SpEqTRA!
Prize money will help continue special equestrian program
Special Equestrians Therapeutic Riding Association, SpEqTRA for short, is a charitable, volunteer-based organization whose goal is to enhance the lives of all young people and adults with special needs, by providing a unique program of proven equine therapy and recreation.
Therapeutic riding programs have gained momentum over time, as science proves the benefits that come from equine therapy. Steadily growing, SpEqTRA began in 2005 with 5 clients and now services over 50.
Based at Windsor Farms Equine Centre on Mersea Road 7 in Leamington, SpEqTRA’s programming was created to provide opportunities that challenge and allow for the personal growth of children and adults with both physical and developmental disabilities, through the use of therapeutic horseback riding. Lessons focus on individual achievements, meeting each participant at their level of ability while encouraging them to reach new goals.
In order to continue to provide such a special program, fundraising is critical. SpEqTRA was contacted by Joey’s Only in Leamington, who has supported the organization’s efforts in the past, and informed them about a special community revival project which could see them winning $15,000, so SpEqTRA submitted an entry. In order to continue to have the use of this specialized programming within the community, SpEqTRA needs help – your vote. Visit http://communityrevival.joeys.ca/ and cast your vote for SpEqTRA. You only vote once. Contest closes November 30.
Power in your peace
It would be very easy to get wrapped up in my own life and get carried away worrying about the fur balls, dust bunnies or the odd sock that gets sucked into the Twilight Zone. Fortunately, my friends and family pull me back to reality and help me to be thankful for all we have, health and a heck of a lot of fun.
Last week, I was invited to the Demi Lovato concert with a friend and her daughter. This was my second one that I was lucky enough to be invited to, so I figure I must have held up my end of the screaming and dancing last time.
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My girlfriend and I didn’t have many expectations at the first concert. We actually brought earplugs just in case we couldn’t handle the music or the thousands of young girls hitting three decibels. Who were we kidding? Not only did the plugs stay in their wrappers but we were on our feet moving to the music and our voices were a little raspy on the way home.
Demi’s concert was held at The Fox Theatre and I couldn’t wait to see my young friend’s face as she stepped through the gilded doorway. It is certainly a place that creates a sense of awe, and makes you wonder about its history and all of the talent that has echoed through the walls.
We were escorted to our seats; the second row of the mezzanine, and with grins on our faces took what we felt were the best seats in the house. Everything to this point was perfect and Demi did not let anyone down as we literally had the balcony rocking.
You know a concert is good when it carries you away from reality and makes you believe for a moment that this is all there is. The music and the dance brought smiles to our faces and a few tears to our eyes.
THE ESSEX COUNTY AMATEUR WINEMAKERS GROUP IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. Share tips, source supplies, taste and learn from other home winemakers. There are social events, tours, dinners and an annual wine competition. Some members grow and press their own grapes; some buy and blend juices; others use unusual fruits like elderberries and cherries. For info contact Jim Trofin: ctrofin@cogeco.ca
NOVEMBER 23 & 24 - Collection dates for Operation Christmas Child - Samaritan’s Purse is distributing and collecting shoeboxes to deliver to children who are often living in situations affected by war, poverty, and natural disaster. Gift filled shoe boxes transcend all barriers - language, cultural, geographical, and political - to give hurting children joy and hope. Meadow Brook Fellowship Church. Call Lisa 519-3263748 or 519-326-3605.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - Come out and support the Wonder Broads Dragon Boat Team of Windsor and Essex County in their endeavors to promote breast cancer awareness. A pasta fest is to be held at the Ciociaro Club from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Adults $15, children 4-12 $7.50; children 3 and under free. For info call 519-969-2584.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - New Friday Singles
Dance at the Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Drive in Leamington. Dance 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wolfeman DJ. $10 includes late lunch. All welcome. Info 519-326-9539.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 - Erie Wildlife Rescue is having a Yard/Bake Fundraiser Sale from 10 am to 3 pm at 11168 Tecumseh Road East near Banwell. Something for everyone. Come for lunch, all Indoors. Call 519-969-3919 for more information or www.eriewildliferescue.ca
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - Friendship Dinner at Knox Presbyterian Hall, Leamington. Corner of Settertington St. and Erie St. S. 5:30 p.m. Free home cooked meal with dessert and beverage. For those in need.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - Soup ‘n Salad Luncheon at the Portuguese Club of Leamington, 217 Talbot St. W. Leamington (behind Jose’s Noodle Factory) 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We feature over 30 soups prepared and donated by area restaurants. Proceeds to Canadian Cancer Society. Advance tickets $9available in Leamington and Kingsville at the United Community Credit Union and Century 21 offices. $10 at the door.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 - “Let the Show Begin”, sponsored by Sun Parlour Players. Fundraiser for The Bank Theatre & Meeting Place. At Colasanti’s, 7:00 p.m. $10 per ticket includes 1 glass of wine and hor d’oeuvres. Entertainment and silent auction. Tickets available at Modrigal and Thomson Guardian Drugs in Leamington.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 - Homemade Christmas Cookies and Squares will be on sale at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. 9:00 a.m. until sold out. Come and choose for yourself the baking you wourld like from a large selectiion. Cost $4 a dozen. For more info call 519-326-4541.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 - 9:00 a.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Ladies Aid will be having a Cabbage Roll Sale; $18 per dozen. Corner of Sherk St. and Seacliff Dr., Leamington.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 - Imperial Chapter No. 21 Order of the Eastern Star Bazzaar & Tea, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Leamington Masonic Hall, 3 John St., Leamington. Everyone welcome. Tea room, baked goods, crafts, new to you table.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic at the Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W., 12:00 - 7:30 p.m. Call 1-888-2366283 for information or to book an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 - An intimate evening of songs and stories featuring Leamington’s own Dale Butler and Wheatley’s The Laws. Gallery Restaurant (lower level), 11 Queen St., Leamington. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 per person, available at Rebel Cowboy Music, 15 Talbot W., Wheatley. Info/reservations 519-825-3330.
Just a year ago, Demi was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, anorexia and bulimia. The second two most likely are a byproduct of growing up in the entertainment industry, but the first is not so easy to determine. Her songs came alive from the inner turmoil she has struggled with to get through her days. With the help of her family and fans, she has managed so far to come through ‘Unbroken’ and much wiser than her years should show.
We bopped home from our night out and I was able to forget all about the bunnies and balls of mismatched socks. Whatever it may take – whether a walk in the park, a downward dog at yoga or a beer with your coworkers – it’s worth taking the time to get yourself out of your head and into the clouds for a while. This time of year, many people would appreciate my odd socks just to have warm feet.
When Baby Johnny needs a nap!
Do you believe in the biorhythm stuff? The theory is that we have higher and lower periods of emotional and physical energy, depending on the time of day. Some folks are at their best in the early morning, while others are at their worst. These folks should never get married to one another.
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Soil & Crop to hold annual meeting
I’m okay in the morning, but nothing like my father. While other kids woke up to alarm clocks or the voice of their mother calling for them, I would often wake to my dad singing country songs to our dog or to his whistling in the bathroom. My marriage partner on the other end of the spectrum “was” the polar opposite. She made the coffee nervous. If I’ve got a “yawn on”, chances are it’s mid-afternoon, and that’s on just about any given day. That seems to be low tide for me when it comes to energy. It has always been that way. I can gulp coffee, eat something, stretch, go for a walk around the office, and still I feel “blah”. Sometimes I will sneak away to the first aid room in our radio station and have a 20-minute nap on the cot.
Some afternoons are even worse for my emotional and physical energy. This is especially so if I’m sleep deprived. Not only do I crash, I’ll often collide with poor eating habits. I’m a person who needs to be mentally strong enough to police my food intake. If I’m over-tired, I’m pathetically weak and seemingly defenseless when confronted with sweets and carbs of every kind. Is that my body craving an energy source, or just my eating addiction exploiting my vulnerability?
Yes, it’s true. I do have an eating addiction. I’d be in a 12-step program, but after a couple of steps I’m out of breath. Spissssh!! Seriously, if there was a gathering of Overeaters Anonymous just down the street from where I live, I’d be in the front row. “Hello, my name is John and ummm… are you going to eat that?”
To keep myself out of XL clothing, I run on the treadmill at night like a crack-headed gerbil. An added incentive is that I’ve gotten rid of all my fat clothes. It would be painful to have shop at the Goodwill to buy them all back.
As I construct this column, I’m basically running on fumes. Last night was a particularly late one. I spent a few hours driving back from my hometown and pulled into my driveway at “stupid o’clock.” I then added a walk uptown with the dogs, then I finished a report needed for work, did some tidying up in the kitchen and finally I checked out some Sports Centre highlights. By this time, I’m big-time into the wee hours.
For some unexplainable reason, I have loads of energy after midnight. Unless you’re a milkman or a gigolo, there’s not a lot of payoff in staying up half the night. It’s the following afternoon and I’m spent… hungry too.
To finish off this column, I encourage you to punch in the following web address for a fun video that best describes my mood at the moment… and good night. http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=fLexgOxsZu0
Re-Zoning Public
Meeting Set
An application to sever a house on Seacliff Drive West and to re-zone it R1 from its current A3 agricultural zoning has been approved for a public meeting on Monday, December 5th. The house was once separate from the farm on which it sits, but became merged on title. It is proposed to enlarge the lot on which it sits to one acre, which will necessitate setback relief for the greenhouse development to its rear.
The Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association (ESCIA) is hosting its 2011 Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. An interesting and informative schedule has been planned that will benefit both fulltime and part-time farmers. The meeting is taking
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place at St. John’s Hall in Woodslee. The emphasis of the meeting will focus on the current issues in agriculture with displays from various government organizations, agricultural suppliers, local retailers, and equipment dealers.
Updates will also be provided on the Essex County
Corn & Soybean Trials, and the Conservation Farm Award winner for the year 2011 will be announced. The meeting will conclude with the nominations and elections for 2012 ESCIA Directors Committee. Contact Michael Dick at 519-776-5209 ext. 369 for further information.
Riley’s Rooms celebrates 20 years in business: donates $10,000 to Family Respite Services
Family Respite Services (FRS) recently received a donation of $10,000 from the Riley family for children in the Family Respite program. Riley’s Rooms has enjoyed 20 years of success in Windsor, and wanted to give back to the community.
This donation will assist over 900 families caring for children with disabilities in the Windsor Essex County community, over 20 families in the Wheatley area. Family Respite relies on partnerships such as this, to ensure they can meet the families’ needs, by providing parents a much-needed break while their children engage in meaningful activities. This donation will provide 800 hours of direct service!
On, Wednesday November 9, over 50 people attended the event to celebrate Riley’s Furniture being in business for 20 years. This celebration was a very fun and relaxing evening as Riley’s Rooms treated the public to free food and wine, while students from Everest College in the massage therapy program were massaging guests. The band Canta Napoli
entertained, and Dr. Allan Deny’s provided his secrets to a healthy sleep!
Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis and MP Jeff Watson attended as well to congratulate Riley’s Rooms and commend them on their support to FRS. Francis and Watson cut the ribbon to mark this milestone. Catharine Shanahan, FRS executive director accepted the $10,000 cheque. Dr. Raymond Daly, from the Neuro-Biofeedback Wellness Centre, also made a donation to Family Respite that evening.
There were three winners that won a Spa package donated by Estetica Day Spa and Platinum Professionals.
Margaret Palmer shared her experience as a FRS board member and a family that received services through FRS.
If you would like to get involved with FRS whether it be to support a child with a disability (part-time paid job opportunity 4-6 hours a week in your community), volunteer at fundraising events, or make a donation please call Alexandria Fischer @ 519-972-9688 x 156 or afischer@ familyrespite.org
Please visit the website to learn more about FRS www. familyrespite.org
Access to fresh produce is a chef’s dream come true. Living and working in the Windsor-Essex region has afforded us some of the tastiest produce grown only 30 minutes away by proud county farmers, some you may even know personally and call neighbour.
Last week we had the pleasure of visiting Denis Vidmar, Director of Vidmar Funghi Ltd. in Amherstburg, on 2nd Concession Road North. He gave us the grand tour of his family’s certified organic mushroom farm. We saw how tiny white dots scattered in beds of compost would eventually grow into a variety of funghi including Portabella, Cremini and Porteenies. “I’ve been known to challenge people who say they are allergic to mushrooms to try fresh, organic ones from us,” said Denis. “Most of the people who have had an adverse reaction to mushrooms are because of the pesticides and chemicals being used on them, not the actual mushroom itself. We are proud to be certified organic, 100% pesticide and chemical-free.” Vidmar was supplying us with fresh,
meaty Portobellinis for a private event for over 500 guests. The event invited Chefs Jeremy Hughes and Amy Byro from our sister Harrah’s properties in Laughlin and Las Vegas.
Chef Hughes said, “I’m excited to use fresh, local products. Where I’m from, we only have cacti and rattlesnakes.”
Together with our culinary team, we prepared Roasted Vidmar Portobell ini Mushrooms stuffed with ground chicken, fresh herbs and topped with Boursin cream sauce.
We will continue to take advantage of the ‘bounty from the county’ and our partnership with County Connect. We’ve only received positive responses from our guests and will expand our menu offerings in Neros, Artist Café and the Market Buffet to include local product.
Come join us for the holidays and enjoy some of these dishes and more. For details visit CaesarsWindsor.com or call 1-800-991-8888 for reservations. Have culinary-related questions? E-mail me at onlinefeedback@ caesarswindsor.com.
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Alexandria Fischer of Family Respite Services, left, is pictured here with Anna Riley, owner of Riley’s Rooms.
Update On County Official Plan
By Bill Chaplin, Muinicipal Correspondent
The Province requires a comprehensive review of Official Plans every five years. Essex County’s Official Plan (its first) was approved by the Province back in 2006, so, in 2009 consultants were hired to do the review. Now, at the end of 2011 the consultants Foundation Report is complete. It is the report that states the assumptions on which the County Official Plan policies will be based. It reviews population changes, household changes, economic and employment changes and then projects what the short-, medium-, and long-term needs of the County will be to accommodate anticipated growth.
With regard to Leamington the report reveals that the municipality grew 6.2% in the five years from 2001 to 2006 (1,695 people) and in the twenty years from 1986 to 2006 we grew 32.5% (7,073 people). (The municipalities that surround Windsor grew at a much greater rate, but of the rest of the county entities, our growth was fairly typical and healthy. As evidence of this, back in 1986 our population was 17.7% of the County population. It has slipped 1.4% to 16.3%, as has Amherstburg which is down 2%, Essex which is down 2.5%, and Kingsville which is down 1.7%.)
It will come as no surprise to anyone that the report acknowledges the population is aging. It says “the proportion of the County’s population aged 55 and over has increased from 19.3% in 1996 to 23.6% in 2006. This aging of the population is expected to continue in the near-to-mid term, with the proportion of the population aged over 55 increasing to almost 31% by 2031.” Leamington families have a lower than average median income, live in more modest housing, and enjoy slightly larger than average families.
After all the analysis, the conclusion the consultants have reached is that the County has a sufficient supply of land for housing and industrial growth, and while some municipalities are pinched for commercial growth, Leamington has a sufficient supply.
The policies that will come from the study can be expected when the consultants present County Council with their Background Report in the spring. It is at this point that Leamington Council will have to decide
if they wish to comment on or object to policy changes that may affect our municipality. As Tracey PillonAbbs, Director of Development Services, explained to council, the Foundation report “provides a snapshot of where we’ve been, and allows us to plan where we will go and achieve sustainable development.”
Although there was some concern expressed that there was no formal request for proposals, municipal council agreed to renew the agreement with the Kinsmen Club of Leamington to operate the food concessions in the complex, and for the Sport Shop to operate their retail outlet both for another five years.
The agreement with the Kinsmen has them turn 40% of their net income over to the Complex, while the agreement with the Sports Shop is a more standard lease in which they pay rent for the space they occupy. In both cases, however, council insisted that there be a proviso attached to the agreement that before these two agreements come up for renewal again there is to be an invitation for expressions of interest to see if there are competing entities who would justify a formal request for proposal process.
Changes in ownership, value, classification, school support trigger mailing of new Property Assessment Notice
Almost one million property taxpayers will receive Property Assessment Notices this fall, according to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).
Property taxpayers will receive a Notice from MPAC if there has been:
• a change to property ownership, legal description, or school support;
• a change to a property’s assessment resulting from a Request for Reconsideration or Assessment Review Board decision;
• a property value in-
crease/decrease reflecting a change to the property, for example, a new structure, addition, or removal of an old structure; or,
• a change in the classifi-
cation or tax liability of the property.
Property owners who receive a Property Assessment Notice this fall have until April 2, 2012 to ask MPAC
to reconsider their assessment. This will be done at no charge. Details on how to file a Request for Reconsideration are included with every Notice mailed.
Property owners can also access detailed assessment information about their own property and comparable properties through AboutMyProperty at www.mpac. ca. Every notice mailed this fall includes personalized passwords to access AboutMyProperty.
MPAC (www.mpac.ca) is a not-for-profit corporation funded by all Ontario municipalities. MPAC is responsible for administering a uniform, province-wide property assessment system based on current values. It provides a range of services, including the preparation of annual assessment rolls for use by municipalities and the Province of Ontario to calculate property taxes and education taxes. Municipal enumerations are also conducted by MPAC in order to prepare a Preliminary List of Electors for each municipality and school board during an election year.
The last province-wide Assessment Update of Ontario’s more than 4.8 million properties took place in 2008 and was based on the legislated valuation date of January 1, 2008. The next province-wide Assessment Update will take place in 2012 and will be based on the legislated valuation date of January 1, 2012.
Recreation Concession Agreements Renewed
Although there was some concern expressed that there was no formal request for proposals, municipal council agreed to renew the agreement with the Kinsmen Club of Leamington to operate the food concessions in the complex, and for the Sport Shop to operate their retail outlet both for another five years.
The agreement with the Kinsmen has them turn 40% of their net income over to the Complex, while the agreement with the Sports Shop is a more standard lease in which they pay rent for the space they occupy. In both cases, however, council insisted that there be a proviso attached to the agreement that before these two agreements come up for renewal again there is to be an invitation for expressions of interest to see if there are competing entities who would justify a formal request for proposal process.
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Orchid Society’s show and sale a success
The Essex County Orchid Society’s Orchid Show & Sale held at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Nov. 12 was a huge success. The visitors were in awe! They couldn’t believe that all the varied flowers in bloom were orchids. They had never seen so many beautiful orchids in bloom and artistically arranged in displays by the Society members.
The visitors admired the members’ Basket and Container arrangements, the Society display with many fragrant Cattleya orchids and one with a fragrant orchid boasting nine blooms.
The Arts component, which included photography, paintings and drawing/sketching of orchids was a very important part of the show.
People from all over Essex County, Windsor, and as far away as Chatham-Kent, London, Sarnia and Watford attended the show. One horticultural society organized a bus trip for their members to come and view the orchid show, the first event of this kind to take place in Essex County.
The vendors were very busy selling orchids and answering questions on orchid growing conditions. There were some very interesting lectures and demos which took place throughout the day.
Recipients of the first place winning Basket Arrangement was Mary Welacky. The first place winner of the Container Arrangement was Eleanor Sfalcin, who also won the greatly coveted award for Best in Show, the Canadian Orchid Congress Award. The Marjorie Bridgwater Memorial Award, given for the first time to a deserving winner in the Arts, went to Bonnie Teskey for her first place winning entry in the Drawing division.
Winners in Photography were Marg Dudley and Larry Tremblay, and the winner in the Painting division was Barb Morden.
The Essex County Orchid Society is very grateful to its members, volunteers, supporters, visitors and admirers for making this event a fabulous success.
Eleanor Sfalcin won first place in Container Arrangement as well as the Canadian Orchid Congress Award (COC Award) at the Essex County Orchid Society’s Show & Sale held Nov. 12 at Colasanti’s. (Submitted photo)
Snowbirds: register for senior games before heading south
The Windsor-Essex County Senior Games are preparing to launch another great Winter Games season. However, they are also looking forward to the fun and excitement of the Summer Games and all its par-
Here’s what our students have to say...
ticipants. Sun-loving snowbird seniors who are leaving the harsh Canadian winter for warmer climates are encouraged to register for the Summer Games before they head south.
Registration for Summer
• “You get to know the teachers, so it is much easier to learn.“
• “I don’t feel that I am just a number; I can easily get help if I need it.“
• “I love the sports teams: they are competitive but everyone gets to play, which is even better.“
• “Our educational trips throughout and at the end of the year, set us apart.“
• “I love the parties and all-school events that help us interact with the entire school, not just our class.“
• “We strive to make a difference,instead of just existing.“
UMEI Christian High School 614 Mersea Rd. 6, R.R.#5 Leamington, On N8H 3V8 office@umei.on.ca umei.on.ca DISCOVER THE UMEI DIFFERENCE!
Games runs from mid-January to mid-March. Registration forms will be available online beginning January 15; however, if you know you are going away you can contact the Senior Games committee to have the registration form and schedules sent to you.
Pre-payment for registration is not necessary. Payments can be made upon your return. The registration fee is $7.50 and event fees are comparable to last year. The registration payment will also cover registration in the 2012 Winter Games. For more information contact Paulette Kupnicki, Chair, Marketing and Community Relations Committee, at 519-974-3709 pkupnicki02@cogeco.ca or fax 519-969-8058.
Donation to Queen Elizabeth School
The Windsor Essex County Insurance Brokers recently donated $500 to Queen Elizabeth Public School in Leamington to assist in purchasing school supplies for less fortunate students. The money was raised in a 50/50 draw at the broker’s golf tournament in September. Pictured above is Queen Elizabeth principal Helen Dean (left) receiving the cheque from Paula Theaker on behalf of the Windsor Essex County Insurance Brokers (Photo submitted)
M MUUN NIIT T YY AAW WAAR REEN NEES SSS:
“Helping people. Improving lives.”
COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM
Do you panic when someone starts talking computer jargon to you? “How many gigabytes on your hard drive? What’s your CPU speed? Do you have WiFi?” Or are you itching to buy your first computer, but you don’t know what to do with it after you open the box? The South Essex Community Council (SECC) can help you find the “on-ramps” to join the “Information Highway” and join your friends and family on the Internet. The Community Access Program (CAP) s our community with free access to the Internet, and computer support and training. Last year, 485 people received helpful computer training through one-on-one and group workshops in SECC’s offices in Leamington and Kingsville.
Workshops cover topics such as:
• setting up email accounts
• how to use a mouse, developing keyboarding skills and using Microsoft programs
• how anti-virus programs work
• online job searching
• uploading photos and putting photos onto a digital photo frame
• using Facebook and Skype
The list is only limited by your desire to learn. A client who was over 50 years old wanted to take online classes to get his high school diploma, but he had no experience with the Internet. With the help of the CAP Youth Intern, he learned the layout of the needed website and how to use the Internet. After a couple of one-on-one sessions, he was ready to work on his high school diploma on his own.
Another client in the Beginner workshop came in with a new laptop but no computer experience. She wanted to stay in touch with her granddaughter who was away at university, and also to learn how to play games online. The Youth Intern showed her how to set up an email account and how to talk face-to-face with her granddaughter on Skype video calling. She also found a variety of websites where she can enjoy playing online games with her friends and family members.
There are twelve computers available all year-round in the SECC’s Leamington and Kingsville offices for anyone to use, free of charge. One-on-one or group computer training workshops with the Youth Intern can be booked from November to March by calling SECC at 519-326-8629.
“Helping people. Improving lives.”
CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
By Jennifer Scherer
Charlotte Hayes, Paul Laframboise, Sam Grant and Jessica Scherer working with the press.
Mary Mayville (4-H Leader), Jessica Scherer and Meghan Beutler working with the punches.
Jessica Scherer, Paul Laframboise and Charlotte Hayes punching the designs in their tin.
From the left, Derek Toews, Emmett Shuttleworth, Shane Klassen cleaning at the Salvation Army.
Left to right: Will Wuerch, Noah Chacko, Sam Dyck cleaning tables at the Leamington Mennonite Home.
Shae Driedger (left) and Kiane Epp sorting clothes at the Et Cetera Shoppe.
Melissa Froese (left) and Sarah Parsons decorating for Christmas at St. Vincent’s.
Brown’s yellow velomobile turning heads in area
By Sheila McBrayne
Mark Brown is turning heads in his canary yellow pedal-powered velomobile. Brown who was originally from Wheatley, but moved away to Niagara-on-the-Lake 20 years ago, has returned and brought with him his hobby turned business.
The velomobile (sometimes called a “carcycle”) is a pedal-powered 21-speed recumbent tricycle with a yellow fiberglass and Kevlar body that keeps the driver warm and dry on the inside, even through wind, rain and snow around him.
Brown said he prefers to drive the velomobile for various reasons including fitness, the environment (reduce pollution) and the entertainment factor. “I get a lot of attention wherever I go. I used to get a lot of tourists in Niagara Falls who would stop me to take pictures,” he said.
“They are popular in Europe – I think they started in Germany – but they are all over Europe,”said 34-year-old Brown. He picked up the interest from Reg Rodero, a bike-maker in Niagara-on-the-Lake. “Reg is amazing. He taught me everything I know,” said Brown. The body is hand molded with wood frames and is assembled in five pieces. The side doors and front window can open and close to allow for some airflow. “It can get hot in there even in the cold. It’s a great workout,” said Brown.
The velomobile that he can be seen driving around Wheatley and the occasional trip to Leamington was the first one he made. “This was my first one so of course I couldn’t sell it; I had to keep it for myself, it’s just near to my heart,” said Brown. Brown estimates that the parts and materials cost approximately $2,000, and add in his time and labour, and the velomobile can be yours for between $4,000 and $5,000.
He’s also working on a model that has an electric motor in addition to the pedal-power. The prototype can go to Leamington and back on a single charge. Brown admits that he doesn’t make enough to make a living off his bikes, but he hopes that his hobby can become a business. Sales are increasing as more and more people become conscious of the environment, their health and their wellbeing. Brown sells the majority of his velomobiles in the United States. The demographic seems to be the 50 to 65-year-olds with high paying jobs or who retired early, according to Brown. People like to personalize the shells in various colours and graphics to make it their own. “Yellow’s not my favourite colour, but it keeps me safe on the roads,” he joked. “Drivers are very good. They actually slow down to get a closer look.”
Brown’s website is in the middle of an overhaul, but to see more of Brown’s velomobiles, check out YouTube – Niagara Velomobile Happening.
Mark Brown and his velomobile attracted attention on Sunday, November 20 at the Rick Hansen Relay in Leamington. Brown also makes custom tricyles for children with disabilities and came out to show his support for the relay anniversary celebrations. (SUN Photo)
Southeast Leamington shoreline vulnerable
ERCA supporting reinstatement of Shoreline Property Assistance Program
A recent storm event caused significant damage along the Leamington east shore. Although the storm was quite severe, it did not meet the threshold to be categorized as an ‘extreme storm event.’ However, because of the instability of the shoreline in this area and the nearshore deepening
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of the lakebed, structural damage was experienced on multiple properties, and large stones used as breakwall materials were found to be strewn about properties. Flank erosion as a result of shifting and sustained winds also occurred at some properties.
“Because of the continued and increasing vulnerability of the shoreline and to the property owners in the Coterie Park/Pulley Road area of Southeast Leamington, it has become clear that less significant storms can cause personal and property damage, and a change in storm threshold for issuing advisories is required,” explained Richard Wyma, General Manager of the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA). “Staff have been prompted to re-evaluate the flood contingency plan giving consideration to this new information.”
A reduced threshold will allow for a flood advisory to be triggered for all storms which can cause damage to ensure that the residents and emergency rescue personnel in this hazard area can be alerted and informed of a potential harmful storm event.
As well, ERCA is supporting the reinstatement of an assistance program that was once offered to Ontario residents through the Shoreline Property Assistance Program, administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH). The program provided loans to private owners of shoreline properties to repair or construct protective works, or repair, raise or relocate damaged buildings or structures. Due to minimal update for the program and competitive interest rates offered by commercial banks, MMAH decided to suspend the program indefinitely in 2010. Due to higher lake water levels and resulting increased erosion, demand for this program has begun to increase, and is expected to continue to increase if water levels remain high or continue to rise. It is ERCA’s recommendation that this program be reinstated to assist the residents of this region with the costs of repairing or constructing protective works, and they will be urging the Province to reinstate the program.
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THE�RIGHTEOUS�BROTHERS’ BILL�MEDLEY Friday, February 17
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Friday, February 24
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Thursday, March 8
Tickets on sale November 26
Technology helps local police find distraught man
On Nov. 9 Essex County OPP received a broadcast indicating that a male had left home in his vehicle and was distraught over personal issues.
At the time of the broadcast, a Leamington OPP was operating the Essex County OPP’s Licence Plate Recognition Vehicle. The officer typed in the descriptors and plate number of the vehicle, and the recognition technology identified the vehicle as being in proximity of the officer’s cruiser. The officer located and stopped the vehicle and the male was transported to hospital for proper treatment.
“This is just another great example of how officers are utilizing technology to protect lives, and keep our communities safe,” said Essex OPP Sgt. Rick Tonial.
$4000 Boost For Patient Comfort
Police officers hospitalized following rescue
Western Region Ontario Provincial Police Command breathed a sigh of relief after being told that three Essex County OPP members were likely going to make a full recovery following an early morning rescue.
OPP officers were called to a residence just outside Leamington shortly before 8 a.m. on Nov. 16 to check on the well-being of a distraught person. Upon arrival they located an unresponsive victim in a garage inside a locked vehicle suffering from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning. The officers spent several minutes in the garage while affecting the rescue.
The victim was treated by EMS at the scene and transported to hospital where a full recovery was expected.
Later that day, around 12:00 p.m., the three officers involved in the rescue began to feel ill effects from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning and were taken to the Leamington District
What’s in your medicine cabinet?
Turn in old and leftover medication
Until November 30, Essex County residents are encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinet and bring in their old and leftover medications to a local pharmacy for safe disposal. The Medicine Cabinet Cleanout Campaign (MCCO) is an annual community-wide campaign to reduce the risk of unintentional poisonings and environmental contamination.
Storing medication in the home can increase the risk of misuse or abuse. Misusing or abusing medication (e.g., taking too little, taking too much, taking medication that belongs to some-
one else) can result in unintentional and intentional poisonings. Reducing the amount of medication stored at home can help reduce the risk for medication-related harms.
In November 2009, an estimated one million drug units (e.g., pills, tablets, capsules, and suppositories) were brought to Essex County and Windsor pharmacies for safe disposal.
OBITUARY
Mary DeGoey
Mary DeGoey (nee Jansen), 62 years, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday November 21, 2011 surrounded by her loving family.
Memorial Hospital for treatment. They were treated for exposure to the high levels of carbon monoxide inhaled during the rescue.
“I’m very proud of the efforts of my officers who day in and day out put their lives on the line ensuring the safety and security of all citizens of Essex County,” said OPP Detachment Commander Rick Derus.
Mary will be sadly missed by her devoted husband and best friend of 42 years, Herman, and her loving children Marty (Jen), Robert (Rebecca), Michelle Bailey (Trevor) and Jennifer Derbyshire (Chris). Loving and devoted “Go-Go” to Bayden and Andrew, Lauren and Blair, and Paige and Megan. Predeceased by a daughter Karen (1971) and by her parents Martin and Wilhelmina Jansen. Mary will be remembered by brothers John (Linda), Henry (Lesa), and Marty (Rose), and uncle Ben Jansen and aunt Annie Meurkes (Hank). Also survived by brothers-in-law, sister-in-law and families, nieces, nephews, and extended family in the Netherlands as well as many friends.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631), on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. CWL prayers and Parish prayers were on Tuesday.
Funeral Mass to celebrate Mary’s life was held from St. Michael’s Church, 21 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11 a.m. Fr. Pat Fuerth officiated. Cremation.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Windsor/Essex County ALS Society, St. Michael’s Church Building Fund, CCAC, Riviera Home Health Care.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
The Florence Nightingale Foundation presented a $4,000 cheque to Robert Hudders, Chair of the Leamington Hospital Foundation, for a patient comfort package for the new Dialysis Unit. Taking part in the presentation, left to right, are: Robert Hudders, Margaret Bell, Gayle Letts, Margaret Lynn, Judi Aiken and Lois Goodall.
Jr. Lady Cavaliers win WECSSAA championship
For the first time since 1999 the Kingsville District High School Jr. Lady Cavaliers won the WECSSAA championship Friday, November 11.
After playing Tier 1 the entire season, the semi-final game on Wednesday found the Lady Cavs up against General Amherst in a nailbiter game that could have went either way. But in the end the Lady Cavs pulled out the victory to advance to the WECSSAA finals.
That set up a repeat of last season where the Essex Red Raiders were the visitors in KDHS’ home gym and defeated Kingsville for the title. This year the Lady Cavs found themselves travelling to Essex for their shot at the title. Both teams played a very tight first quarter with the score only being 1-0 for the Cavs at the end of the quarter. In the second quarter the flood gates opened and Kingsville found themselves up 17-0 before Essex put a point on the board, and at halftime Kingsville was up 23-10.
The defence for both teams worked hard and each team only scored 8 points in the third quarter, ending that frame with a 31-18 lead for the Cavs.
The Cavs shut down Essex and didn’t allow another point to be scored by the Red Raiders. The final score was 36-18 for the Cavs. Aleisha Longmuir had 13 points, Paiten Stephens added 9 points and Melody Young chipped in 8 points.
Atom Minors tie one, win one
On Sat. Nov. 19 the HUB International Atom Minors hosted the Essex Ravens and battled for a 3-3 tie. Southpoint came out flying and took a 1-0 lead early in the first. Owen Scratch scored, assisted by Russell Derbyshire. Late in the first, HUB went up 2-0 on a goal a goal from Brayden Zuidema with assists to Kaleb Tiessen and Andrew Verhaeghe. Essex battled back and tied the game 2-2 after two.
In the third, Essex took a 3-2 lead but with 3:28 left on the clock Braeden Epp tied it up with assists to Kaleb Tiessen and Eric Wright. Keagan Chambers was solid between the pipes to earn the tie.
On Sunday they travelled to Riverside to battle the Riverside Rangers. HUB led after first period 2-0 with goals by Braeden Epp and Addison Major, with assists going to Colton Ippoliti and Andrew Verhaeghe. HUB went up 3-0 in the second on Addison Major’s second goal, assisted by Andrew Verhaeghe. Riverside got one back to make it 3-2. Addison Major completed his hat trick with Kelton Bourdin getting an assist. Addison Major tallied his fourth goal at 7:29 of the second, unassisted, to put Southpoint up 5-1. Riverside battled back to make it 5-4 final. Nicholas Driedger was solid in net to earn the win. It was a total team effort on the weekend. Congratulations, boys.
The Kingsville District High School Jr. Lady Cavaliers are WECSSAA champs after defeating Essex Red Raiders 36-18. Pictured here, back row, from left to right, are coach Andrea Lewis-Longmuir, Patien Stephens, Mia Prout, Aleisha Longmuir, Mackenzie Plumb, Chelsea Hillman, Marina McLaughlin and coach Andrea Robinson. Middle row: Sarah Denotter and Kennedy Ingratta. Front row: Melody Young and Sheldon Fetter. (Photo Submitted)
Peewee AE loses two
Friday night, November 18, the Capitals Peewee AE team faced Erie North Shore in Harrow. The two teams are evenly matched and made for a great game.
The first two periods remained scoreless as both teams pressed towards the net. Capitals Andy Collier was an offensive threat with his attempts to get the puck and Derek Antunes skated hard, eliminating scoring opportunities for the Harrow team.
The third period is when Erie North Shore tipped one in and made the score 1-0. The Capitals came back when Devin Mills passed to Lucas Lamotte who fired it in the net. The Capitals continued to press, and with little time left on the clock Erie North Shore put a second one in the net ending the game with a 2-1 loss.
The action continued Saturday when the Capitals faced the first place team, the Chatham Cobras, on home ice. The Capitals’ Jackson Ingratta and Hayden Mitchell got physical on the boards freeing up the puck but at the end of the first the Cobras were up 3-0.
During the second, Captain Cameron Richmond went end for end and fired in the net giving the Capitals their first goal of the game. Chatham continued their scoring with two more during the second period.
The Capitals regrouped during the third with the trio of Devin Mills, Austin Unger and Lucas Lamotte who scored for the second time this weekend.
The Capitals are out of town this weekend to compete in the St. Thomas tournament. Good luck, players.
LEAMINGTON
goalie equipment from Will Insurance. Pictured above are Jennifer Chamberlain (Southpoint Minor Hockey), Dane Price (Southpoint Tyke Selects), and Dennis Will, owner of Will Insurance.
Goalie equipment donated to Southpoint Minor Hockey
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) and Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) Goaltender Assist Program is an effort to support children who have dreams of becoming a hockey goaltender.
Working in conjunction with local minor hockey associations across Ontario, this program will provide 40 sets of new hockey goaltending equipment to loan to 5-7 year old players interested in trying the position.
Southpoint Minor Hockey received one of the new sets of equipment. Each full set of equipment will be retained by the local minor hockey association at the conclusion of the hockey season to loan to new children.
In addition, the IBAO will provide minor hockey associations with goaltending resources to aid coaches.
Dennis Will, owner of Will Insurance in Leamington, presented a new full set of equipment to Southpoint representative Jenn Chamberlain, along with five blankets for the arena’s first aid room to be used by minor hockey and figure skating.
Peewee Minors hand Rangers a thumping
The Reid Funeral Home Peewee Minor hockey team picked up two wins on the weekend, extending their league unbeaten streak to six games.
REC ROUND-UP REC ROUND-UP
Saturday evening they ventured into Amherstburg seeking revenge from two previous losses earlier in the season. The Caps came out sluggish and appeared to have tired legs. Although they took a 2-0 lead into the second period, they were fortunate not to be down by two. They slowly got their legs back and began to move the puck very well.
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The Caps gave up a goal early in the second and a couple of power play goals late in the second and early in the third to the Stars. They responding, however, scoring twice themselves in the second and once in the third, holding on for a 5-3
victory. Spencer Wiebe was a spark plug in this one, scoring three goals. Jeron Kir and Joseph Alfano had one each. Picking up assists along the way were Justin Brown, Mason Gow, Tyler Zsebok, Kiera Jackson, and Brett Thomas. Matt Ciliska had a strong game in goal for the win.
On Sunday the Caps were at home and handed the Riverside Rangers a 4-0 thumping. The Caps were in total control of this game from start to finish. Gioia DiCiocco had a stellar game, scoring two goals and adding an assist. Mason Gow and Alfano had the other two goals. Picking up assists were Wiebe with two, Zsebok, Jackson, Myles Theissen, Gow and Brown. Tristan Edmonson earned the shutout between the pipes.
Novice Majors have busy weekend
The Southpoint Novice Majors had a busy weekend both away and at home.
It was a much anticipated game on Sat. Nov. 12 in Harrow as Southpoint faced Erie North Shore. The Capitals goalie, Adam Zylstra, was put to the test when players from The Storm kept coming at him with numerous shots on net. He was able to hold off all but four, earning the team’s much deserved Hard Hat. Michael Vida scored one for the Capitals in the third, assisted by Thomas Jennings and Hana LeClaire.
The Capitals were back on home ice Sun. Nov. 13 with a match against The Ravens. It was a very intense game with no scoring until the end of the second period. The Capitals gave it all they had both offensively and defensively with quite a play made by defenseman Alex Jadischke, who went coast to coast to take a shot on net. He earned the team’s Hard Hat and will lead the Capitals to their rematch against Erie North Shore in Harrow. Final
Southpoint Minor Hockey was presented with the new
Students apply English skills to writing hockey stories
Brandon Driscoll has been teaching secondary school English and math with the Greater Essex County District School Board for seven years. Driscoll took his Grade 11 College-Bound English class from Leamington on a field trip to the Leamington Flyers game on Thursday, November 10. In addition to enjoying a 6-2 victory for the Flyers, the students each wrote a story about the game with the best one being published in the Southpoint Sun.
“As a class, we learned how to write hard news stories, and email-writing etiquette. This assignment combined both. After the game, students interviewed some of the players to complete their articles, and during the game they all took notes about the scoring and penalties. This was a great assignment because it allowed the students to see their work published, and was community-building (it was the first hockey game for two students),” said Driscoll.
The field trip was a collaborated effort by the Leamington Flyers, who provided free and discounted tickets to the game, and the Southpoint Sun. Sun editor Sheila McBrayne chose the following write-up to be published.
By Angela McHardy
Leamington - In an exhilarating second period, Leamington Flyers scored six goals winning the game with a 6-2 victory over the LaSalle Vipers Thursday night.
Nick Nicodemo scored two goals, and Brett Babkirk, Mitchell Amante, Eric Leardi and Tyler Quigley added one apiece for Leamington. Austin Mattson had three assists for the night. Goalie Darien Ekblad made 32 saves.
“Everyone was so organized,” explained Alex Seguin, when asked about coming out in the second and scoring the six points.
It was a wonderful win for the Leamington Flyers. “This puts us in a tie for first place with the London Nationals,” said Flyers owner Abe Fehr.
After many years, it was exciting and somehow reminiscent to come to my hometown and see the Flyers play, and of course win.
Timbits White shuts out Timbits Black
Timbits White finally won a game this season and what a win it was, defeating Timbits Black 13-0 on Nov. 12! Mitchell DeFrancisco lit the firecrackers with a solo shot and assist. Lucas Ingratta followed with two goals in the first and third. Mitchell Bierer deserved hats on the ice with 3 goals and 3 assists. Gavin Ippolitti and Tyler Swaddling both drained a couple of beauties. Noah Garton and Parker Steel both hammered singles with help from Cassius Pannunzio and Jonnie Fiore. Tarez Rehab was awesome at both ends of the ice and Massimo West was the wall in goal, earning a standing ovation.
Pictured here are several of the students in the Grade 11 College-Bound English night class from Leamington prior to the Leamington Flyers game. From left to right are Bonnie Loveless, Caroline Hall, teacher Brandon Driscoll, Alisha Tandari (and son), Nicole Matthews, and Steve Carvalho. In back, partially visible is Barb Klassen. (SUN Photo)
Thursday, November 17th Flyers 7 – Kitchener 3
On Thursday the Flyers beat the Midwestern Conference’s Kitchener Dutchmen 7-3 in a special interlock game, part of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Interlock Week that sees every team in the league playing one home game and one away game against a team in a different conference.
The Flyers had a commanding 4-0 lead at the end of the first period but allowed Kitchener to get back in the game in the second and early in the third. It was 5-3 for the home team midway through the final frame when the Flyers found themselves in penalty trouble playing two men short for more than two minutes. But their excellent penalty kill combined with a number of key saves by Colin Greeley halted the Dutchmen’s rally and the Flyers got two late goals to secure the 7-3 win.
“I thought we got a lead and sat on it,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “We got on top early and thought it was going to be easy but then they made it 5-3. It was a win and I’m happy about that but overall it wasn’t our best performance.” Matt Ogden led the Flyers with two goals and two assists while Cheyne Matheson also had a pair of goals in his first game back since suffering an upper body injury in mid-October.
“It felt good to come back,” said Matheson, who had sat out 10 games. “I was tired of just watching and not being a part of it.”
Forward Cheyne Matheson takes a shot on net during the Flyers 7-3 win over the Kitchener Dutchmen. Matheson and forward Matt Ogden each had a pair of goals in the game.
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Eric Leardi, Mitchell Amante and Austin Mattson also scored for the Flyers while Brett Babkirk chipped in with three assists and Alex Seguin had a pair of assists to extend his point streak to fifteen games. Veteran netminder Greeley made 19 saves to earn his seventh win of the season.
Sunday, November 20th Waterloo 5 – Flyers 3
On Sunday the Flyers completed interlock play when they visited the Waterloo Siskins of the Midwestern Conference. The Flyers lost 5-3 in what assisant coach Jamie McDermott called their worst effort so far this season.
“I think there was a combination of contributing factors that led to the outcome of this game, three of them being, not being ready mentally to play when the game started, making bad decisions all over the ice for the majority of the game and a lack of work ethic by most of the guys for the majority of the game. It was by far our worst performance of the year for 60 minutes. “
Brett Babkirk had a pair of goals for the Flyers while Dakota Olvin added a single marker. Alex Seguin had two assists extending his point streak to sixteen games. Darien Ekblad started the game in net allowing 4 goals on 24 shots before being replaced by Colin Greeley late in the 2nd period who allowed 1 goal on 9 shots.
Sunday’s loss dropped the Flyers to third place in the Western Conference .
Local Prospects Called Up
Two of Leamington’s top hockey prospects recently got called up to play for the Flyers. 16-yearold defenceman JP Grineau saw action on November 13th in Chatham and again on Thursday against Kitchener while 15 year-old forward Hayden Hodgson was also in the lineup against Kitchener.
Grineau plays for the Windsor AAA Midget Majors and Hodgson plays for the Sun County AAA Midget Minors. Both players said they attended Flyers games growing up and admitted that they had a lot of family and friends come out on Thursday night to support them. “I used to come all the time, every Thursday,” Hodgson said, whose father Todd played for the Flyers in the early 1980’s. “This was a great opportunity, especially playing at home.”
“It’s been great,” Grineau said of his time spent with the Flyers. “It’s been a big learning process from minor hockey to junior.” Flyers head coach Tony Piroski was impressed by the prospects performances.
“I thought they played outstanding,” Piroski said. “They were both very, very good. They both have a good chance of having a future in the game and they were much better than I anticipated at (age) 15 and 16.”
NOTES: Rookie defenceman Jacob McGhee remains out of action after suffering a concussion in late October…Nick Beaune returned to the lineup on Sunday after serving a two game suspension that was assessed as a result of a fight on November 10th against LaSalle….Alex Seguin’s point streak is now at sixteen games. He has 15 goals and 14 assists…With five points in the last two games, Brett Babkirk is now fourth in scoring for defencemen in the entire GOJHL…Tickets are still available for the Flyers fundraising event on Friday at the Portuguese Club. Tickets are $40 each and include dinner and performances by tribute acts Tina Turner, Frankie Valli and Elvis. For more information visit the Flyers website at www.LeamingtonFlyers.com or call Joe at (519) 997-3187.
(Photo by Shelly Quick)
JP Grineau
Hayden Hodgson
Peewee Majors keep on rolling
The Gabriele’s Peewee Major team won two this past weekend. The first one was on Saturday night in Essex versus the Ravens and the second was on home ice on Sunday evening versus the Windsor Junior Spitfires.
Saturday night in Essex saw a heated battle between two division rivals. Two late goals in the first period saw the game knotted at 1 after 1. Rory DiNiro scored with one minute left in the first, set up by Ryan Wall and Evan Loveless. Thirty seconds later Essex tied it up.
After a scoreless second period, DiNiro made it 2-1 two minutes into the third. Assists went to Brennan Hancock and Loveless. At the 9:44 mark, Hancock buried his first of the game from Loveless and Zack Dillen. 30 seconds later, Hancock scored his second of the game on the power play set up by Darrin DiMenna. With the score 4-1 and 2:15 left in the third, Hancock capped off a three-goal night, set up by Loveless, to make it 5-1. This is how the game would finish as Southpoint out shot the Ravens 22 to 9. Tyler Dillen, although not very busy, came up big when he needed to in net for the Capitals.
Sunday evening on the Heinz rink had the Capitals playing the Jr. Spitfires for the first time this season. Midway through the first the Spits scored to make it 1-0. 36 seconds into the second period, the Spits made it 2-0. With a sick Cristian Santos who was sidelined, Dillen made back-toback starts for the first time this season. Trying to spark some offense, the Caps decided to make a goalie change. This change saw their affiliated goalie, Matthew Ciliska (from the Peewee Minors) get the call. Following the goalie change, the Capitals were able to cut the lead to one with a power play backhander from the blue line by Loveless, set up by Jared Hillier. 45 seconds later DiNiro scored, set up by Hillier, to tie the game at two apiece. Again on the power play, the Capitals were able to go up by one more on a goal by Hancock from Loveless. 40 seconds into the third, the Gabriele’s Capitals doubled their lead with a marker by Dawson Iles, who was in perfect position to tap in a Brett Enns rebound past the sprawled out Spitfires goalie. With a minute left, Windsor was able to bring the game back within one to make it 4-3 on a power play goal. In this seesaw battle the Capitals came right back finishing off the game 5-3 with 20 seconds remaining on a goal by Zack Dillen, set up by Reggie Evans.
The Caps out shot the Spits 28 to 13. Thanks to Matthew Ciliska for stepping in and giving the Capitals the spark they needed! Please make sure you come out and support your local minor hockey teams by checking out their schedules at www. southpointminorhockey.com.
This weekend the Caps try their luck at their own Capitals Cup Challenge in honour of Jerry Brooks, Grandpa Kirk and Fred Epplet.
Golden Years mini golf
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this day by Team 8 consisting of Bill Mayville, Pete Daudlin and Bill Ward. The closest to that score and second place with 230 went to two teams – Team 3 with Margaret Graham, Mary Binder and Tom Hyatt, and Team
Jacks with Gerald Wilkinson, Linda Walsh, John Murphy and Doug Vickery. In third place with a 239 was Team 14 with Moe Scratch, Cam Keith and Gerrit Vriesen.
Low round for the day went to Frank Lasi with an 11 under par 69, followed closely by Gerald Wilkinson with a 10 under par 70. Marg Graham and Bill Ward each recorded a 71. Bill Mayville was close with a 73.
Leading the hole-in-one competition was Frank Lasi and Bill Ward with 7 each, followed closely by Margaret Graham and Stan Vickery with 6. Four fell for Gerald Wilkinson, and 3 for Barry Sweet, Kathy Bradley, Mike Binder, Angus MacRae, Mary MacRae, Pete Daudlin, Lloyd Honey, Don Ribble and Murray Knox. Recording 2 each were Ernie, Iggy Arner, Rose Taylor, Marg Ross, Ethel Ferguson, Doug Vickery, Duane McIntosh, Cam Keith, Gerrit Vriesen, Cheryl Allan, Cary Honey, Mary Ann Vickery and Art Sweet. One each dropped for Milton T., Andy Orsini, John Unrau, Tom Hyatt, Ana MacLeslie, Eileen McIntosh, Winnie Moore, Donna Wiebe, John Murphy, Tim Accan, Laurie Hylton, Moe Scratch, Barb Murphy, Audrey Knox, Eleanor Brook, Ken Brook, Shirley Thiessen and Betty McManus.
Sun Parlour curlers off to a great start
By Gordon Wonnick
Southwestern Ontario Senior Curling Circuit is back in full swing for the 2011-12 season. Sun Parlour Seniors, which is a powerhouse in senior curling, continue right where they left off last season. Hardly a week goes by where at least one of the teams doesn’t finish in the win column, and last week was a good example.
Several teams participated in the senior bonspiel held at the Roseland Club in Windsor and did very well. Ron Kettle, who has put together a new strong team, managed to win the second draw and had the most points in the entire bonspiel. As a matter of fact, in the two games played the opponents were only able to score 2 ends in one game and 1 end in the other. Ron’s team consisted of himself as skip, Gary Merezak at third, Wally Ellsworth at second and Jim Sudds at lead.
A team that has been a strong contender in the circuit for many years – Brian Collins, Lionel Aasen, Clare Armstrong and Earl Dunmore – were able to come in 1st in the 1st draw. And a team put together because of a couple of regulars being unavailable, Doug Uyesgui, Barry Cole, Don Chalcraft and Rob Johnson finished 3rd in the 2nd draw. A pretty impressive showing by the local teams.
On the home front last Saturday, the Sun Parlour club held what has come to be a tradition – their New Meets Old bonspiel. This bonspiel is intended to give new members an opportunity to participate with other members so that everyone gets to know each other a little better. While was not a huge turnout, those who did participate had a wonderful time. Doug Uyesgui led his team of Brandon Counsel, Rob Johnson and Carol Russelo to victory. The team skipped by Wayne Quinn finished second, and helping Wayne were Barry Cole, Ruth Slote and Rick Metz. Linda Patkau supported by Greg Campbell, Barry Russelo and Jin Armstrong finished third.
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