Southpoint Sun November 24, 2010

Bell looks back on four years as LAAC chair

By Sheila McBrayne

Leamington’s Carol Bell is winding down her four-year term as the chair of the Leamington Accessibility Advisory Committee (LAAC).

Because the LAAC is a committee of Council, Carol’s term coincides with the outgoing Council on December 8. Carol is very pleased with the progress the committee has achieved during its term.

Carol counts four major milestones that the committee has achieved over its four years. The most recent accomplishment was the creation of a video promoting the “We Assist” program.

Earlier this month, Leamington’s Metro grocery store and the LAAC worked together to produce a video about “We Assist”. This video will appear on the Ministry of Community and Social Services’ website to encourage other communities to implement the “We Assist” program with their local merchants. Metro Manager Rick Lucier and Carol Bell appear in this 2:31 minute video, which explains how the store assists those with disabilities. The “We Assist” program can also be found in Leamington at Great Canadian Superstore, Price Chopper, Zellers, Canadian Tire and WalMart. The video can be found online at: http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/ mediaRoom/preview/play.aspx?url=/mcss/metro_WeAssist. flv

“We’re trying to get smaller stores aware that by 2012 all businesses will have to comply with the provincial government’s new accessibility legislation,” said Carol. She explained that the LAAC has a brochure for small businesses with ideas to become compliant to the new legislation. The brochure can be found on the Municipal website at www. leamington.ca.

Another project completed in the past four years was the installation of a scanner in the Leamington Library for visually impaired residents to read material. The audio books are good, but limit what a visually impaired person can read. “With the scanner they can read so many more items,” said Carol.

Another improvement within Leamington has been the installation of four audible traffic signals that have been installed. Any future traffic lights will have the audible signals.

The fourth accomplishment that the LAAC and chair Carol Bell are very proud of is their contribution to the entire province by initiating the installation of pebbled surfaces at the ends of sidewalks so that the visually impaired can detect curbs with their canes. “We were instrumental in having the Ontario Traffic Manual changed to include the pebbled surfaces,” said Carol.

“I think we’ve definitely made progress during the past four years in terms of improving accessibility for residents and increasing awareness,” said Carol. The LACC is always looking for new members - check out the municipal website for information on becoming a member.

Diamonds and Denim Gala sparkles

These two young ladies both won diamond bracelets at the Diamonds and Denim Gala held on Friday, November 19 at the Leamington Portuguese Club. At left, Nadia Ingratta won the Diamonart Bracelet valued at $789 and Karen Willan won another diamond bracelet valued at $300 which was given to one lucky person who randomly had a hidden gem on her program. The evening was enjoyed by 320 people and raised more than $21,000 (and counting) for the South Essex Community Council.

Carol Bell

(SUN Photo)

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Coming Full Circle opens at Arts Centre

By Allison Siddall

A new exhibit by artist Beth Dubeault, “Coming Full Circle”, opened Nov. 10 in the Second Gallery at the Leamington Arts Centre and will be on display until Dec. 11. Born and raised in Cochrane, in Northern Ontario, Beth moved to Windsor a year ago to be closer to family.

In 2002, Beth was a student at Algoma University, studying fine arts and preparing for an exhibit, when she became very ill with fibromyalgia. Her illness forced her to give up everything – including painting. She said she felt like she was going to a dark circle and was powerless to stop it. Finally in 2004 she felt well enough to begin painting again and in 2009 completed the Coming Full Circle series.

the same thing over and over. “Studying one subject is like an onion,” she said. “It’s layers of yourself peeling away one by one.”

The series represents a 5-year journal of healing. “My salvation was my painting – it was all I could hang onto. It helped me heal. These paintings are a journal for me,” said Beth. Why the rose? Beth likes flowers and the rose resembles a circle. “My life was spinning and I kept telling myself ‘You have to find your way through this,’ ” she said. She was attracted to the middle of the rose and kept painting it and painting it. Each day she chose the colour that she was feeling and mixed it. Each painting she started she completed the same day because she needed to keep it raw and finish the work while she was in that zone.

Beth said that before her illness she never understood artists who studied one subject and discovered it to its fullest, but she was curious to discover the fascination of painting

Beth said that her personal journey in dealing with illness brought her full circle, and she painted the rose as a symbol of new beginnings: “The centre of the rose is like a circle in life and when the flower is in full bloom it means the ending of the circle, but also the start of a new one by spreading its seeds. Life travels in circles and once you finish a circle, you start a new one.”

Prior to this exhibit, Beth’s paintings had been boxed away for awhile, and she felt emotional seeing them hanging together once again at the Arts Centre. “I can see the journey I made over 5 years,” she said. “It’s the true me and my self-discovery. I found my way through my pain. My painting taught me ‘Take care of yourself – know who you are.’ ”

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GECDSB trustees kick off 4th annual We Care We Can Campaign

Greater Essex County District School Board Trustees came to their November 16th public meeting armed with cans and non-perishable food items to officially begin the Board’s annual system-wide food drive, the We Care We Can Campaign.

All 76 schools in the Greater Essex County District School Board have committed to holding a food drive this year. Most take place within the duration of the official campaign November 15-26.

The canned goods and other non-perishable food items collected by the students will be picked up by Mayflower Moving and Storage, taken to the Unemployed Help Centre, and sorted by volunteers from area Rotary Clubs.

In the past 3 years the Greater Essex County District School Board has collected more than 350 tons of food which has been distributed to food banks throughout the area.

Artist Beth Dubeault with her exhibit ‘Coming Full Circle’

Leamington Playhouse plans reveiled at Open House

By Sheila McBrayne

The Sun Parlour Players have gone 10 years without a permanent home, but if all goes well, the Leamington Playhouse should be open by fall 2011.

An open house was held on Sunday, November 21 for the public to catch a glimpse of the former Bank of Montreal and see the architect’s plans for the future Leamington Playhouse. The old bank was purchased from the Municipality for $1 earlier this year. Since then volunteers have been scrubbing and dismantling what they can to prepare for the construction work which should begin soon inside the century-old structure.

“We’re optimistic to be operational by this time next year,” said Jane Toppi, Sun Parlour Players executive member. And architect Stuart Miller of MMA Architect Inc. of Windsor agrees that it’s definitely possible to have the theatre ready in one year. Miller has several challenges ahead of him. “It’s a very tight little bank we’re turning into a large open stage… Structurally, we have to move two or three of the large steel columns,” said Miller who was present for the open house.

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The plans include changes to the existing roof and changing the main entrance from Erie Street to the back where a new parking lot is now available. Washrooms will be constructed downstairs with handicap accessible washrooms available on the main floor. There’s a lot of plans that need to be finalized and we still have some permits to get from the town, but we’re on our way,” said Miller. “The Sun Parlour Players have been looking for this for years and now they’re realizing their dream right in the middle of the community… it’s a glorious day for them,” said the architect of the project.

The Sun Parlour Players have been entertaining Leamington residents for 37 years and plan to return to their four productions a year once they have a place to call home. The new Leamington Playhouse will also host musicians and

other small theatrical productions.

The next production by the Sun Parlour Players is scheduled for December 3 at 7 p.m.; December 4 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and December 5 at 2 p.m. This production of Once on This Island Jr. is being held at the Leamington United Church gymnasium.

Donations are needed and welcomed for the new community Playhouse to be become a reality. Contact any member or call 519-326-8805.

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Parlour Players Community Theatre show off the archi-

Leamington Playhouse in the former Bank of Montreal building. In front, from left, are Penny Gil, Jane Toppi, Andrian Hutchinson, Brenda Armstrong, Suzanne McCraig,

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Election mode

With a provincial election now less than a year away, a municipal election just completed and everyone speculating a federal election could happen sometime in the next 12 months, one wonders what the impact is on public policy decisions.

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Much of what we’ve read recently eludes to the fact that the provincial government is now making decisions based on the question: “how is this going to help us or hurt us from getting reelected next October?” Take the recently announced hydro rate tax cuts. There is no question that this is a pretty big switch in policy for the government who has always maintained the increases are required to upgrade an aging infrastructure and to help fund the investment required for new energy sources such as solar and wind. Of course we’ve seen this investment first hand. With wind turbines trucking down the highway and the skyline now forever altered with the vision of the large turbines spinning in the wind, we were all hopeful that this policy decision was made to help build a more sustainable future. The thing about sustainable futures is that it often requires significant upfront spending (ie: short-term pain) for the proper infrastructure and framework to be in place for the public to realize the benefit over the long run (ie: long-term gain).

I love my dog, but...

My dog is smarter than me. She’s 10 and I’m 41, but she’s definitely smarter than me. In dog years she’s 70, so maybe that’s why she’s the wiser. I find myself talking to her like a person. Not just talking, but trying to reason with her. The other morning I was trying to convince her to go outside for a pee “or she’d be sorry,” when she wouldn’t be outside again for six hours. “Last chance,” I warned her, as if she really understands this reasoning and as if she’s going to be the one that’s sorry. Let’s face it, if she was to be “sorry” she would have to pee in the house (or worse) so, who’s really sorry?

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The problem with short-term pain/long-term gain type scenarios is that they do not lend themselves to election-mode planning and decision-making. Incumbent governments are trying to give something to the public while the opposition tells us why it’s not enough. The leader of the conservative party demanded the government do something to help Ontario families, so the government cut hydro rates (which only translates into about $13/month for the average family) just to have the NDP now tell us it won’t help in the longterm. Frankly we don’t know if this is a long-term gain opportunity, we can only hope it’s not a short-term gain for long-term pain because despite the result of any election the future of the province goes well beyond October 2011.

It’s hard not to see your pets as little humans with their own personalities. She is very cute and it seems like she understands what you’re saying, even if it is just “blah, blah, blah” to them. One tilt of the head when I say a phrase and suddenly, she’s super dog that understands everything. Personally, I think pets, dogs especially, understand our moods or feelings more than our words. They know when to cuddle in close when you’ve had a bad day. They know when to sit by your side when you’re sick and they know when not to bark when you have a splitting headache. They just know.

As much as I love dogs, I don’t like Cesar Malan, the Dog Whisperer. He’s just a showoff. He cures dogs of their poor behaviour in a half hour while the owners have struggled for years trying to break bad habits. Jane likes to bark. She barks for a treat, she barks for food, she barks for a walk and she just barks. It doesn’t matter whether I leave the house for 10 minutes or 10 hours, when I return she barks like I’ve been gone for 10 days! And it’s not just a couple of barks, she will bark incessantly until the behaviour is addressed. If only Cesar lived in Leamington…

We love our pets and I love my Jane. She has faults, but then again so do I and so do most us, but our dogs seem to love us no matter what, unconditionally – even when I’m not smart enough to make her go outside for a pee.

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Food bank diet continues

By Jim Heyens

Weeks go by so quickly. In the newspaper business we’re always working to meet deadlines. Days fly by and as a result I often find myself wondering – “How can it possibly be Friday already.”

The past week was a little slower. I’m not eating like I used to – by choice. And it’s not much fun. Not eating what I want –when I want – is frustrating. I have to think about what I’m going to eat and sometimes, because the options are limited, I’ve found myself just making more toast.

As many of you read in my article last week, I accepted a challenge to adjust my diet for the next month. The good people at the Leamington Salvation Army Food Bank put together a typical food package for me that might be made available to a single person in need. I picked up my supply of locally donated food items last Tuesday. Along with a selection of canned items, day-old bread, cereal, pasta and locally grown potatoes were some frozen items. I’ve discovered that along with the donated unmarked packages of frozen vegetables, French fries and onion rings from a local food processor were a few microwaveable Stouffers Panini sandwiches. A welcome sight. Needless to say, one week in, they’re all gone. Why? That’s simple. They’re easy eats.

The past week has made me realize that while the items donated by local food processors, bakeries and farmers are essential to the Food Bank’s ability to meet demand, the need for monetary donations allows the staffers to round out a balanced diet for those in need. Not to mention a few items that many of us take for granted. Items that fill our baskets weekly. Items that stare at us from behind glass doors in the frozen aisles. We hear they’re laden with sodium. We hear they can’t replace fresh. We even hear that they’re just not good for us. They’re probably right. But we pick them up because they make a quick meal, they actually taste pretty good and well, just because we can. I for one am glad that the cash donations allow those at the Salvation Army Food Bank to round out food packages with a few items that help those in need feel a little less needy and a little more like everyone else.

After my first week, I’ve been promised donations by several Southpoint Sun business partners. I’ve been handed cheques by local readers wanting to assist the Salvation Army Food Bank as they help the needy in our community throughout the year. And I’m sure the weeks to come will see many more come forward.

You can make a donation to the Salvation Army Food Bank by contacting Jim Heyens at jim@southpointsun.ca or call 519-825-4541 during regular business hours.

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A precious gem to be thankful

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Another exciting weekend and like they say, “Never a dull moment”! As I write, my husband, son and I are sitting in the waiting room at the St. Thomas emergency. A puck to the elbow!

Fortunately, the weekend started out with more glitz and glamour at the Diamonds and Denim Gala, hosted by South Essex Community Council. It was wonderful evening that included a five-course meal, music, dancing and many tables filled with friends. My favorite parts were being able to wear my comfortable jeans with a little ‘bling’. The money that many may have spent on a gown for the evening was instead spent at the silent auction or at the raffle table.

The South Essex Community Council has been around for many years. Back in the mid ’70s, I remember visiting the old Selkirk school with my mother when she was a member of the volunteer council. At that time, and I could be mistaken, I vaguely recall helping to prepare a home for Laotian refugees. The services that were offered helped them and many others to become established in their new community.

Friday evening a couple of people shared how either they and/or one of their family members have benefited from the programs S.E.C.C. offers. Both speakers brought our emotions to the surface with their heartfelt talks.

The first speaker was a woman from Mexico who has been learning to speak English. Her knowledge of the language and courage to get up in front of a large group to share her experience with us is commendable.

The second speaker was a mother who shared with us her son’s story. He, too, has been able to take advantage of the special services offered. We may take for granted the fact that our children easily meet friends and have relationships when this is more difficult for some others. Mothers can only do so much for their children and visits and outings from volunteers are priceless and have helped her son to gain confidence.

I won two of the silent auction prizes that I bid on and will be able to separate them and fill more than a couple of Christmas stocking toes. Better yet, I know these purchases have given a little back to a local ‘gem’.

At this time of year, when we tend to focus on the giving and receiving of gifts, we need to remember the ‘gift of time’. Whether it is helping out at one of the local soup kitchens or digging into our closets for clothes to donate, there are many ways to help.

On the flipside is ‘thankfulness’, and as I sit in the emergency room hoping my son does not have any broken bones, I am consoled by the fact that our trips to the doctor’s office or emergency are not a normal part of our routine. He will heal and be fine, and for that I am thankful.

Teen twins help fight cystic fibrosis to mark 13th birthday

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friends on Friday, November 19, but instead of asking for presents, the girls asked for donations to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The girls raised an amazing $2,500 for CF!

The birthday party was held at the Kingsville Arena, by invitation only, with a dance and lots of birthday cake and snacks.

The Tavares twins decided to mark this special birthday by asking friends and family to make donations rather than traditional gifts because of their 5-year-old friend, Annika Hasson who lives with cystic fibrosis. They have watched Annika grow into an energetic little girl despite spending many days and sometimes weeks in the hospital in Windsor, London and Toronto over the last five years. Moreover, each day Annika endures physiotherapy treatments and taking over 30 pills each and every day to keep healthy.

“We babysit Annika and it is so unfair that she has to go through this, we have known her all of her life so we wanted to help Annika and her mom who also has cystic fibrosis. We want to help those with cystic fibrosis and find a cure for it,” said Abbey Tavares.

Annika is the daughter of David and Kimberly Hasson of Kingsville. “Not often are 13-year-olds this thoughtful. Most teenagers that age are just developing a sense of self, and generally don’t think of others. To have these girls and their parents support cystic fibrosis because of their love for our family is just mind blowing.

Tears still continue to flow at the thought of their generosity and support they have offered our family in the last few years. The Tavares family should be proud of their daughters and of themselves for raising such loving, caring young ladies. When they babysit the kids, both Parker and Annika adore the time they spend with them. This party falls at the right time, PAY IT FORWARD!” said Annika’s mother Kimberly.

“Emily and Abbey are a great pair of role models. I am honoured to have them in my life,” she added.

Emily and Abbey Tavares with 5-year-old Annika Hasson.

Leamington teens making Christmas cookies

By Sheila McBrayne

Friends Jenna Zanki, 16, and Samantha Lamotte, 16, have teamed up to create their own Christmas cookie business.

The Leamington teens have been busy baking sugar cookies and creatively decorating the snowflakes, Christmas trees, wreaths, bells and other decorative designs last week. The two created a facebook group “Sam & Jenna’s Christmas Cookies” and an email account - sjcookies@hotmail. com - to receive orders. The cookies sell for $15 a dozen and come in a decorative box. Orders for cookies can also be placed by phoning 519-322-1379.

Jenna, a Grade 11 student at Leamington District Secondary School, and Sam, a Grade 11 student at Cardinal Carter Secondary School, have scheduled three delivery days for the cookies so that they can accommodate clients and keep the product fresh as possible. Orders taken before November 29 can be picked up at Fletcher’s Cleaners on December 3. Orders taken up to December 6 can be picked up on December 10 and the last batch before Christmas (ordered before December 13) can be picked up on December 17.

“It’s something we’ve wanted to do for a couple of

years and we just decided to give it a try this year,” said Sam. The sugar cookie recipe is a family recipe of Sam’s that has been used for years. The girls have a mutual interest in business and plan to pursue marketing or business courses in the future.

Sam is the daughter of Maureen Lamotte and Jenna is the daughter of René Dawson.

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SUNDAYS - Sun Parlour Curling Club Euchre games 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

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 519-3263111 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 24:

Free workshop on "Personal Preparedness in the Event of Disaster" presented by the Red Cross, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., at the Leamington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 220 Erie Street North, Leamington.

All are welcome to a Soup Kitchen at Leamington Masonic Lodge (next to Leamington Library) from 11 a.m.

- 2 p.m. Cost is free, or by donation. All proceeds will help support local families in need this holiday season.

"Dear Santa... - write a letter to Santa at 4:00 p.m. at Ruthven Library. Ages 4 - 6. Register at the library. Get ready for the holiday season with stories and a craft at Kingsville Library from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. for ages 46. Register at the library by calling 519-733-5620.

Essex County Associated Growers are pleased to announce the 60th Annual Bounty of the County convention & trade show, being held at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., Leamington, from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Plan to attend the informative speaker sessions and check out the latest in farm machinery/equipment and technology. Cooking demonstrations will be conducted twice per day, featuring locally produced food – samples to be served. Visit the trade show for your chance to win prizes. For more information, please visit www.bountyofthecounty.ca.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25:

"Christmas is Coming" ... stories, games & tree trimming fun at 4:00 p.m. at Ruthven Library. Ages 7 & up. Register at the library.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27:

Leamington District Secondary School, 125 Talbot St. West, presents their production of the Pulitzer Prize winning play "Crimes of the Heart" at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5, available at the door.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26:

Essex Tree Lighting, 6:30 p.m. in the town parking lot off Irwin Street. Food and entertainment. Horse and Carriage rides start at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Admission is non perishables for the food bank.

Last Friday Coffee House, 7 p.m. at the Cup2Mug Lounge below the Gallery Restaurant at 11 Queens Avenue, Leamington. Come out for a great night of acoustic music, refreshments, and community. There is no cover charge for the evening the hat is passed around. This month's performers are: Dale Butler & Gord Harwood, Jim Heyens, Tyler Wagner, Terry Lobzun, Billy Raffoul, Moe Raffoul & Mike Simpson, Fred Tellier, Kelly Authier, The Laws (John & Michelle).

Twenty-five hockey teams from across Southwestern Ontario are competing in the Southpoint Minor Hockey Association’s Capitals Cup Challenge at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and Wheatley Arena. For every $500 in pledges a team raises in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario, they receive a ballot for the chance to win their registration fee back.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27:

See"A Toy Story Christmas" come to life during the Essex Santa Claus Parade beginning at 10 a.m., down Talbot St., Essex. Essex Rotary Club will be collecting canned goods for the Essex Area Food Bank. When you hear those shopping carts rolling down Talbot Street, have your food items ready. Thanks to everyone.

Write your letter to Santa at 1:30 p.m. at Leamington Library, for children ages 4 & up. Register at the library. Be prepared to take a short walk to the post office to mail the letters.

Stop by the Leamington Library at 5 p.m. for a little warm up before the Santa Claus parade starts.

Hot Chocolate & Cookies will be available at St. John's Anglican Church (Corner of Clark & Erie Sts) before and during the Christmas Parade. Washroom facilities will be available.

Leamington Santa Claus Parade starts at 6 p.m. Follow north on Erie Street until Santa waves the wand to light up the town Christmas tree outside the library.

"Holiday Art at the Gallery" - Gibson Gallery, 140 Richmond St., Amherstburg, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Arts and crafts sale, raffle, and bake sale this morning. For more information call 519-736-2826, or visit www.gibsonartgallery.com.

Twenty-five hockey teams from across Southwestern Ontario are competing in the Southpoint Minor Hockey Association’s Capitals Cup Challenge at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and Wheatley Arena. For every $500 in pledges a team raises in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario, they receive a ballot for the chance to win their registration fee back. There will be a Free Family Skate from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Volunteers from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario will be on site at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to provide information and answer questions.

Essex Retirees Annual Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 32 Russell St., Essex. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee and a freshly made muffin from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Lunch of homemade soup, sandwich and pie will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Browse baked goods table, craft table, white elephant room and lots of used books and puzzles.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27:

Visitation Parish Fund Raising Committee is holding their 2nd Christmas Home Tour 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. There will be 6 homes on display. Pre-registration at Visitation Parish Church Hall, 5407 Comber Side Road, Comber. Tickets are $10.00, non-refundable. For further information please contact the parish office at 519-687-3118.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28:

The Leamington Arts Centre presents " Put Your Signature on Christmas", a unique Christmas Art Show & Sale at 72 Talbot St. W. from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Original gifts, artworks, prints, hand crafted jewellery, photography, books, pottery and cards. For more information, call 519326-2711 or visit www.leamingtonartscentre.com.

The County Classic Chorale will be performing their concert titled 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 at the Knox Presbyterian Church, Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Tickets: adults $10; students $5, available in Leamington at Wharrams Jewellery and Thomson Guardian Pharmacy, and in Kingsville at Box Office Video.

Harrow K.of C. 62 King St. E. Christmas Craft and More Fair from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 25 specialty vendors. Admission is free. Homemade soups available for lunch each day and all proceeds go to the St. Vincent de Paul Foodbank.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30:

Christmas is coming - celebrate with stories, games, songs and a craft at Kingsville Library from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. for ages 7 and up. Register at the library by calling 519-733-5620.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid, corner of Sherk St. will be having a Cabbage Roll Sale at 9:00 a.m. 519-326-5576.

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk

Leamington Legion is now open at the new location, 27 Erie St. N. (the old Dixie Lawn and Cycle). New Branch hours are Monday and Tuesday from 6:30-11:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Friday 11:00 a.m. till close, and Saturday 12 noon-6:00 p.m. Come out and see the new Branch.

We would like to thank everyone for coming out to the Remembrance Day Service on November 11th. A special thank you to the veterans, students, dignitaries, Air Cadets and the public. Also, a special thank you to all the volunteers who set-up and provided the food.

Honors and awards were given out on November 11th. If you did not receive yours or have missed receiving a pin, please contact the branch and leave a message for Membership Chairman Lisa Turner.

The Junior Darts program is in full swing. There is still a little time left for the children to join. They play Saturday from 9:15 a.m. till noon for $2, which includes a hotdog and pop.

Fun darts are played every Friday at 8 p.m. Cost is $2 per person. Last week’s winners were Betty Fitzpatrick and Craig Tehonchuk.

The Branch sent one team to the Zone euchre tournament, but unfortunately they did not qualify for District.

The next General Meeting is December 1 at 7 p.m. The Executive Meeting is December 15 at 7 p.m.

OBITUARY

Maxenne Otton

Maxenne Jane Otton (nee Brooker), age 85, of the Sun Parlour Home in Leamington, Ontario, died peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2010.

Born October 7, 1925 in West Lorne, Ontario, daughter of Viola and Oliver Brooker. The Brookers moved to Leamington when Maxenne was young and it was here she enjoyed a rich life full of friends and family.

She was especially fond of her time at Alma College prior to attending the University of Western Ontario. In 1947, she married William Kenneth Otton, with whom she spent 57 years prior to his death in 2004. They especially enjoyed their years together travelling to golfing destinations in their motor home, spending time going for walks, meeting friends and exploring small communities.

Her passion for golf is well known. After years of being runner-up in the Ladies Golf League, she won the Erie Shores Ladies Club Championship in 1988, something about which she was very proud.

Her stroke in 2005 took away her golf, but not her will to live. Ever the optimist, she continued to find new friends at the Sun Parlour Home and looked forward to her visits from old friends and family who rallied around her.

A moral, sensitive and caring person, Maxenne will be remembered by all of us not only for these qualities, but for her lovely sense of humour, especially in hard times.

She is survived by her faithful daughters, Kathryn Jane Otton, Karen Lynn Brown (Richard), Kim Elaine Enns (Alan). She will be missed by her grandchildren Andrea, Matthew, Paul, Greg, Chris, Andrew, her greatgrandson Riley, her companion and caregiver Diane Barry, her many nephews and nieces, close cousins and great friends who would take time to write her or visit. She was always grateful.

Survived as well by her brother John (Jack) Brooker of Austin, Texas (Norine), brother-in-law Robert (Bob) Otton of Leamington, and her sister-in-law Irene Otton of Mt. Tremblant, Quebec. Predeceased by her sister Elaine Bruner.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631) on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 until time of Memorial Service celebrating Maxenne’s life at 3 p.m. Rev. Larry Forsyth officiated. Cremation.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Sun Parlor Home Auxiliary.

Friends may send condolences or make a charitable donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

Heartfelt thanks for the kind and professional care of all Staff at the Sun Parlour Home.

“What one leaves behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.”

OBITUARY

Rose Terron

Rose Terron, 70 years, passed away surrounded by her dear friends Judy White and Larry Collard on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Campus.

Rose is survived by her three children, Paul Terron (Vickie), Leamington; Terry Terron Jr. Toronto; Betty Ann, Vancouver; three grandchildren; and five brothers, Bill, Clifford, Ronald, Larry and Jerry McCormick.

At Rose’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. There will be a memorial at the Collard residence on December 18, 2010.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, at 519326-2631.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Met Hospital for all the care and compassion shown to Rose. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Alvin Lloyd Corlett Jr., born May 3, 1930 at Windsor, Ontario, passed away at the age of 80 years on Saturday, November 20 at Pembroke General Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband of Sylvia. Dear father of Lori Coleman (Bob), Kelly McKay (Les), Dale Desmarais (Linda), Alan Desmarais (Charlene), Kristi Corlett (Jerry Dolata), and Sandra Ford (Del). Loving grandfather of Amie Walsh, Jennifer Leblanc (Joseph), Janice Gilchrist (Brad Coombs), Jamie Coleman, Brad Coleman, Nick Coleman, Eric Desmarais, Sean Desmarais, Mitchel Desmarais, and great-grandfather of Ethan Helferty, Michelle Coleman and Jacob Coleman. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and a large community of friends and neighbours. Predeceased by parents Alvin Corlett Sr. and Irma Corlett, first wife Ruth, brothers Russell (Jean) and Robert (Margaret).

Al had 40 years of loyal service with A.C. Fox Company Ltd., beginning as apprentice and ending his career as president of the company in 1989. He enjoyed his retirement with his wife Sylvia in the Ottawa Valley, boating, fishing and sharing the view on the beautiful river that he loved.

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. Prayers were at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral service to celebrate Al’s life was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with Cathy Williamson officiating. Interment Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Staples.

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

OBITUARY

Valerio Brindisi

Valerio Brindisi, 91 years, passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Dear brother of Virginia Ingratta (Fiorentino) and Poldina Brindisi. Cherished uncle to Mary Ingratta, Lily DiCiocco (Henry) and Steve Ingratta (Rasha), and great-uncle to Dale, Taylor and Julian. Longtime friend of John and Donna Ingratta and family. Predeceased by brothers and sisters, Almerindo, Florideo, Albina, Concettina and Virginia.

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. K. of C. Council #4501 prayers were Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass to celebrate Valerio’s life was held from St. Michael’s Church on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 10 a.m. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Hospital Foundation. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

Accident closes road; two Leamington men injured

Two Leamington men were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries following a single vehicle accident that occurred approximately 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17.

The vehicle, a 1997 Cadillac being driven by an 18-yearold Leamington man, was eastbound on County Road 34 (near #613) between Leamington and Wheatley when he pulled out to pass a semi truck. The driver had to swerve to avoid colliding with a westbound vehicle, left the roadway and struck a hydro pole on the north side of the road. The passenger, a 19-year-old Leamington man, was pinned in the vehicle and the fire department was called to assist in removing him. The road was closed for approximately 1½ hours.

The accident is under investigation and charges are pending.

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Festive R.I.D.E. Program Begins This Week

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding motorists that there will be a visible increase of OPP officers again this holiday season as they focus their efforts to track down motorists who place everyone’s safety at risk by drinking and driving.

This year’s annual OPP Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign will be in effect from Friday November 26, 2010 through January 2, 2011.

As of November 21, 2010, 304 people have died on OPP patrolled roadways, 50 of which were alcohol-related collisions. The Festive R.I.D.E. initiative has proven to be an effective deterrent and an important tool in raising awareness about the continued, senseless loss of life and injuries that result from driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

During the 2009 five-week OPP R.I.D.E. initiative, OPP officers stopped 1,199,280 vehicles at roadside checkpoints. The results were that 299 persons were charged with criminal code alcohol-related offences. Officers also laid a total 5,195 other driving-related charges and issued 746 warn range suspensions.

The OPP is also reminding the public about changes to driving laws in Ontario that take effect on December 1, 2010, where drivers who have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over 80 milligrams or who fail/refuse to comply with a demand to provide a sample by a police officer will see their vehicles impounded for 7 days. This change to the Ontario driving law is in addition to other recent changes that took effect in August 2010 where drivers under 21 years, regardless of the class of licence they have, must have a zero BAC or be suspended on the spot for 24 hours.

Also, under the new Safe Roads for a Safer Ontario Act introduced last year, drivers caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) between 0.05 to 0.08 (known as the “warn range”), will have their licence immediately suspended for three days for a first occurrence, seven days for a second occurrence and 30 days for a third or subsequent occurrence.

Poppy Box Thieves Strike Again

On November 12, Lakeshore OPP responded to a report of a theft of poppy collection boxes in the Green Valley Plaza area in the Town of Lakeshore. A male and female entered two locations at the Green Valley Plaza (Tim Horton’s and Dairy Queen) at approximately 8:00 p.m. on November 11 and switched the poppy collection boxes in those locations. The suspects were described as: male Caucasian, approx. 6” tall, medium build, 25-30 years old, wearing a white jacket or sweater with black sleeves; female Caucasian, 25-30 years old, with a ponytail, wearing a headband and long-sleeved grey sweater.

Minivan Hits Bike Rider and Leaves the Scene

On November 16 at approximately 6:30 p.m., a 20-year-old Lakeshore resident was riding his small grey BMX bicycle eastbound on County Road 2 in the Town of Lakeshore. At the time it was dark and raining and visibility was very poor. As the bicycle rider crossed over the Duck Creek bridge, a gold-coloured newer model Dodge minivan came from behind and struck the bike rider, sending him into the ditch on the south side of the roadway. The vehicle in question did not stop and continued eastbound on County Road 2. The bike rider only suffered minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene.

Vehicle Recovered After Break and Enter

On November 16, Essex OPP responded to a break and enter in the 300 block of County Road 50, in the Town of Essex. Sometime overnight, suspects entered a side door of a machine shed by kicking it in. The building was ransacked and an older full-sized white GMC van was stolen from inside the building. The van was used to remove other items such as compressors, welding equipment, a Honda 250cc army green four-wheeler with no muffler, and several other pieces of equipment. The van was later recovered in Amherstburg in a parking lot of a church. The other items stolen are still missing.

Golf Course Damaged

On November 21, Lakeshore OPP responded to a mischief complaint at the Woodland Hills Golf Course on County Road 27. Police observed damage to two greens and a tree at that above location. It appeared that someone had dug up the holes on two of the greens and also attempted to dig up a tree. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Robbery of Percocet and Oxycontin

On November 22, at approximately 8:00 p.m. Lakeshore OPP responded to a home invasion style robbery in the 800 block of Westwood Drive, in the Town of Lakeshore. Two males dressed in dark clothing and masks forced their way into the residence and proceeded to push the owner of the residence to the ground and removed 2 pill bottles from his pocket that contained Percocet and Oxycontin. The two males fled from the residence on foot.

OPP Canine Unit was dispatched and a search was performed. As the investigation unfolded, two male youths were identified as the suspects. They were subsequently arrested and charged with Robbery with Violence and Disguise with Intent.

Salvation Army launches 2010 Christmas campaign

Last week The Salvation Army kicked off the national launch of the 2010 Annual Christmas Campaign aimed at raising money to support dozens of social services programs that work to restore hope and dignity for vulnerable individuals during the Christmas season and throughout the year.

This year, The Salvation Army Christmas kettles will appear across Canada and on Google Maps through the Army’s online “Fill the Kettle” program. Visitors to www.FilltheKettle. com will be able to track donations at nearly 2,000 kettles on-the-street nationwide. Using Google technology, donors will be able to locate and make a secure online donation directly to individual kettles in their community.

For too many, the basic necessities of life needed for human dignity are out of reach. Approximately 3 million Canadians, or one in 11 people, live in poverty today, making access to everyday needs like food, clothing and shelter difficult.

The Christmas Campaign helps The Salvation Army provide direct, compassionate, hands-on service to more than 1.6 million people in Canada each year, restoring hope and dignity to the most vulnerable in society. The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Campaign has grown into one of Canada’s most significant and recognizable annual charitable events. Last year, more than $18 million was raised in the kettles nationwide, an all-time record.

Meet Gordon Harwood...

Gord Harwood was born in Timmins, Ontario, 61 years ago. He was raised in Bancroft, just south of Algonquin Park, and now lives in Kingsville.

Gord grew up hearing his mother play the piano. He has always enjoyed music, but was first a photographer at concerts and bluegrass and folk festivals. While in high school, Gord went to see the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. He also saw Gordon Lightfoot and Stompin’ Tom Conners as they toured through Kirkland Lake and Northern Ontario. While at a Bluegrass Festival in Columbus, Ohio, Gord met an old-timer playing a beautiful Martin Guitar. While visiting with the gentleman he found out that he took up the guitar on his 50th birthday, so Gord, being 38 years old, figured he should learn how to play too. When he got home he went to the Major Chord Music Store in Leamington, got a $99 Sigma Guitar and took a few lessons from Neil Fotheringham, learning some folk and bluegrass styles of music.

Gord and I met at the Kingsville Co-op where I was working. He came in to fill his pickup truck with gas and I read his bumper sticker that said “I Love Bluegrass Music”. Well, we became good friends right then and there at the gas pumps. We went on to form the Essex Kent Bluegrass Old-time Folk Music Association with David Blakney and Stan Sullivan. EKBOFMA was started “for the preservation of acoustic traditional music and back-porch pickers” in the Essex and Kent area.

for Jose’s Noodle Factory where we dressed up and played Mexican-style music. The cooks came in early and prepared food for the actors that were going to be sitting at tables and we played our music. It was a party.

We have recorded a lot of cable TV shows with our different bands and did a Christmas special that was recorded at the old Dock Restaurant and still gets played on Cable 11.

You can also hear Gord play at the Last Friday Coffee House in Leamington on November 26 at 7 p.m., and on Saturday, December 11 at 8 p.m. with Dale Butler and The Laws. For more info go to www.lastfridaycoffeehouse.com.

Most interesting place played: We were asked to play a show on a Sunday afternoon at the old Ruscom Tavern, and to our surprise there were models walking around in lingerie. We were to provide music for the fashion show. Enough said.

Any brush with fame?: Gord got to shake the hand and have a visit with the father of bluegrass music, Mr. Bill Monroe, at a bluegrass festival. Bill grabbed his mandolin and struck a pose and Gord now has a wonderful portrait of this musical legend. Another time, Gord was at The Ark in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and got a chance to visit with a hero of the guitar, Mr. Doc Watson. Gord got to sit in his dressing room and was able to take some photos and have a visit one-on-one with Doc.

Most significant performance: Many years ago, the week before Christmas, Gord and I went to Leamington hospital to play for the folks who would be staying in hospital over the holiday. While there we where asked to go to the deliv-

ery room to play for an expectant mother ready to have her baby. We played Silent Night and Away in a Manger. This was a very special moment for all of us and soon afterward a healthy baby was born.

If you could play with anyone, who would it be?: Gord would love to play bass with the band backing up Gordon Lightfoot, one of Canada’s best songwriters and performers. CDs to date: “Down Home Music” – Essex County Ramblers (2003); “The Two Creeks Concert” – Essex County Ramblers (2005); 9 CDs and 8 DVDs with Dale Butler & Friends; “Through the Years Gospel Favourites” – Dale Butler & Friends (2010).

Future plans: In 5 year’s time, Gord would still like to be playing and bringing happiness to people through his music.

Gord really got going with the music and took up the banjo and learned about 8 songs. At the club events there was never anyone on the bass, so he bought an upright violin bass and has stuck with playing the upright and electric bass since that time.

Gord is also very proud of how his children have taken to music. His daughter Leah studied music all through high school then majored in music at the University of Western Ontario. His son Michael played drums and percussion through his high school years. They still play and enjoy music in their leisure time.

Group name: We started up a group called County Road 4 with Gord on bass, mandolin and guitar, Dale Butler on guitar, bass and mandolin, Paul Jones on guitar and mandolin, and Wayne Bennett on accordion, harmonicas, bass and ukulele.

Gord then played in the Essex County Ramblers with Larry Lott on the violin, mandolin and guitar, Joe Derricks on guitar, and Carol Chenard on guitar.

The next band was the Dale Butler Trio with Gord and Dale and Art Driedger on guitar. Art moved away and we got Marcel Beaulieu on the fiddle, and then we added Jack Glennie on banjo and guitar. When Marcel Beaulieu passed away we played for a while as a trio, then added Dan Tofflemire on dobro, mandolin and guitar. The group is now called Dale Butler and Friends. Gord also plays with a rock ’n’ roll band called Southwest Sound.

Venues: Over the years we have played at many fundraising concerts and events, at the Tomato Festival, Ruthven Apple Festival, Two Creeks Conservation Area, Leamington Marina and many church concerts, just to name a few. Our gift of music has helped a lot of people both near and far, and for that we are very thankful.

We have had way too much fun. We did a TV commercial

Local swimmers rock the blocks

Cody Lavoie, age14, and his sister Maddy, 10, recently competed at the Brantford International Swim Meet. Over 840 age-group swimmers competed at this three-day meet. Cody swam Jr. National qualifying times in the 100m back (1:06), the 200m back (2:22), the 400m individual medley (5:01), and the 400m freestyle (4:29).

All times were also personal bests and earn Cody an invite to compete in Montreal in July for the Canadian Swim Championships.

Maddy swam Provincial qualifying times in the 100m butterfly (1:30) the 100m breaststroke (1:34) and the 200m breaststroke (3:16).

Maddy’s time in the 200m breaststroke of 3 min 16 sec. is the 2nd fastest in Canada this year for 10/under girls!

Both swimmers will be competing at the University of Guelph in December as a prelude to the Ontario Swim Championships in Ottawa in late February.

Atom majors fall short in Amherstburg

Reid Funeral Home Atom Majors came up short in the game against Amherstburg Friday night at home, losing 3-1. The lone goal for the Caps came from Mason Gow with Gioia DiCiocco and Joseph Alfano collecting the assists. The Caps had many opportunities to win this game but couldn’t find the twine behind the Amherstburg goalie. Tyler Dibbley played one of his best games in net so far this season, but suffered the loss. Joseph Alfano worked very hard the whole game and was picked by teammate Zsebok as the game’s hardest worker.

The Caps travelled to Chatham for an early Saturday afternoon game and fell 8-3. This game was tied after the first 1-1 and Chatham held a two-goal lead going into the third 3-1. Again the Caps missed key opportunities around the

Chatham net to win this game, but in the end came up short. With Anthony DiMenna on the bench, the Caps gave up two empty-net goals. Alfano handed the Hardest Worker Award over to Brett Thomas, who was a rock on defence for his team in this game.

The Caps head to London next weekend for a tournament – hard work can and will play off.

2011 FLYERS UPDATE

There will be no Thursday night home game this week. The game against Strathroy that was originally scheduled for Thursday has been postponed until Sunday, November 28. Game time will still be at 7:10 p.m… Matt Ogden currently leads the Flyers with 9 goals and Kody Polin leads the team in overall points with 17… Watch for the Flyers in the Leamington Santa Claus Parade this Saturday! ... Teddy Bear Toss - Thursday, December 2.

flyers pull out a win

By Melissa McCarty

Last Thursday the Flyers had a rare interlock game when they hosted the Waterloo Siskins, who were sitting in second last place in the Midwestern Conference. The Flyers struggled to hold on to a lead in the game but were able to pull out a 5-4 win after scoring twice in the third period.

Matt Ogden got his first of two goals midway through the first, but Waterloo responded just 26 seconds later to tie the game 1-1. Brett Babkirk regained the lead for the Flyers on a power play goal minutes later, but 46 seconds after that the Flyers gave up another goal to Waterloo. With 1:24 remaining in the opening frame, Babkirk scored another power play marker to give the Flyers a one-goal lead at the end of the first.

Waterloo scored twice in the second period to take a 4-3 lead and once again the Flyers found themselves in a onegoal game going into the final frame. Ryan Crevatin tied the game for the Flyers midway through the period when he skated across the inside of the blueline and fired a shot through a crowd that found the back of the net. And with 5:50 remaining in the third, Ogden made a nice move to get around multiple Waterloo players to put in the game winner.

The Flyers aggressive penalty kill remained strong as Waterloo only converted once on seven power plays. It was the Flyers third home win in a row, but defenseman Ryan Crevatin said the team can only take things one game at a time.

Ogden’s two-goal game was a relief for the Flyers assistant captain who hadn’t scored in 10 games.

“I haven’t been producing like I want to,” Ogden said. “The first goal was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders and the second goal felt great too. It was a huge confidence booster.”

Ogden also said that while the Flyers faulted during the second period, they knew they could come back.

“We had a rough second period but once we got out of it we were confident that we would come back in the third period.”

“We can’t think be thinking about any winning streaks,” said Crevatin, who had a goal and two assists in Thursday’s win. “We have to be focused and come ready to play every game. And we can’t underestimate anyone in the league because it’s so tight.”

On Sunday night the Flyers travelled to St. Thomas where they lost their fourth road game in a row, dropping a 5-0 decision to the conference leading Stars. The loss dropped the Flyers back down to .500 on the season. Their record stands at 11-11-2 and they currently sit in sole possession of sixth place in the Midwestern Conference.

Flyers play in St. Marys on Friday Nov. 26th 7:45 p.m. Thursday 25th game has been changed to Sunday, November 28th at 7:10 p.m.

FLYERS FLASHBACKS

PLAYER PROFILE

Koddi Quick #3, Tony Spidalieri #20

Midget girls shut out Sarnia

By Mackenzie Heyens

Saturday, November 20 the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars Midget B Girls took on the Sarnia Sting for a home game in Wheatley.

The game started surprisingly fast for the usually slow starting home team, with Kayla Lindsay scoring the first goal of the game with 47 seconds left in the first period, assisted by Kim Goyeau.

In the second, defenseman Kayla Di Schiavo scored her first goal of the season from the blue line with the assist by Lindsay. Two more goals in the second by Lindsay gave her the first hat trick of the season, with assists by Jessica Gray and Dana Peltier.

The third period brought out the Sting’s fighting side, making it a rough game. The Stars managed to keep their composure for the most part, and another defenseman, Jessica Prudence, scored from the blue line, assisted by Jillian Iles.

The game ended in a 5-0 win for the Southpoint Stars with Carleigh Manning earning the first shutout of the season.

The next day the Stars travelled to Sarnia for a rematch. The Sarnia Sting were clearly hungry for a win, scoring two goals in the first period. The Stars reciprocated with two more goals of their own shortly after. First goal went to Charlee Cabral with the assist by Jillian Iles and Dana Peltier, and the second to Iles with the assist by Kayla Di Schiavo. The two teams battled hard, answering each other goal for goal. Shailynn Waites scored 43 seconds later with the assist by Iles and Peltier, bringing the Stars into the lead. Then 6 seconds later Kim Goyeau found the back of the net with the assist by Kayla Lindsay and Amanda Stasko. After an eventful first period, the score was 4-3 for the Southpoint Stars.

The second period remained scoreless, with the girls facing tough battles and rough opposition.

The third period brought fire back into the game with a beautiful one-timer by Kaily Zack in the first 12 seconds. The assist went to Goyeau and Waites. The second hat trick of the weekend went to Waites after she scored another two goals with assists by Iles, Goyeau and Jessica Gray. The final score of the game was 7-6 for the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars. Congratulations, girls!

For the team’s full schedule, visit www.southpointminorhockey.com.

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Ronald Bilokraly CFP RHU 519-326-9652 ron.bilokraly@sunlife.com www.sunlife.ca/ron.bilokraly

Skate Wheatley holds first test day

Another year has begun for Skate Wheatley, which is comprised of skaters from Wheatley and Leamington and the surrounding areas.

The 2010-2011 skating season is shaping up to be a very busy one with test days, competitions and fundraisers throughout the year. Preparations are already underway for this year’s carnival, which will be held April 2. The theme is “Haunted”, and the skaters will make you jump from your seat and send chills down your spine. Everyone is encouraged to come out to support the skaters and have some fun.

Skate Wheatley has a very large club this year, with many new faces. Best wishes to all the skaters for a very rewarding and fun year.

Skate Wheatley held their very first test day of the season on November 10. Congratulations to all the boys and girls who passed their tests. The following are the results.

Freeskate: Emma Hannigan – Sr. Bronze Parts 1 &2; Jessica Buxton – Preliminary Part 2.

Skills: Jordyn Clark – Preliminary; Madisyn Clark – Preliminary; Breanna Dyck –Preliminary; Kelsey Almasi – Jr. Bronze.

Gold Dance: Elyse Epp – Viennese and Quickstep; Kristen DiMenna – Viennese and Quickstep; Jacqueline Foott – Quickstep.

Sr. Silver Dance: Shealynne VanOorschot – American; Lindi Osbourne – Blues; Courtney Wiebe – Paso; Katelyn Wiebe – Killian.

Sr. Bronze Dance: Hailey Bazala – European; Julia Dick – European.

Jr. Bronze Dance: Avery Garant – Willow and Ten-Fox; Breanna Dyck – Willow and Swing; Regan King – Willow; Hayley Keith – Fiesta; Daniella Scruto – Fiesta; Abby Wigle – Fiesta; Robyn Jordishchke – Willow and Fiesta; Candice Cronheimer – Fiesta; Alyssa Beleutz – Fiesta; Madison Grineau – Swing; Mackenzie Grineau – Swing; Shyann Wiebe – Swing.

Preliminary Dances: Autumn Jones – Dutch Waltz; Christine Wiebe – Dutch Waltz; Kaylan Clements – Dutch Waltz; Jadyn Ryan – Canasta and Baby Blues; Bryn Parent –Canasta; Owen VanOorschot – Canasta; Eric Lein – Canasta.

Midget AEs down Belle River

The Midget AEs played host to the Belle River Jr. Canadiens in Wheatley on Friday evening and came out on top with a 5-4 victory. Five different players put the puck behind the Belle River goalie with Jared Mastronardi scoring the game winner

Tyler Lamb opened the scoring for a 1-0 first period lead. The second period was wide open with both teams scoring 4 goals. The Caps scorers were Andrew Penner, Jared Adams, Deryck Badz and Mastronardi. Assists were added by Brian Travis (2), Jessie Malott, Taylor Omstead, Branden McKeen, Hayden Loveless, Adams and Mastronardi. The third

period was scoreless as the Caps protected the one goal-lead and picked up the 5-4 win. Tyler Jackson was sharp in net for Southpoint.

Next action will see the Bob Dick Plant Farm sponsored team head to St. Thomas for their first tournament action of the year.

Kayla Di Schiavo – First goal of the season

Shailynn Waites – hat trick

Peewees 2 and 1 in weekend play

The Southpoint Capitals Peewee squad, sponsored by Gabriele Floor & Home, came home after the previous week’s tournament win and kept the fire burning by defeating the league leading LaSalle Sabres 4-1 in LaSalle. In an impressive win, Southpoint goals came from Rory DiNiro, Eric Prudence, Noah Santos and Brenden Fehr. Assists were from Brayden Klemens, Brett Enns and Matthew Davie (2). Jimmy McClellan had a stellar game between the pipes.

On Saturday night the boys headed to Amherstburg to take on the always physical and tough Avalanche. The team got off to a good start with a goal from Kody Epp in the first period with assists going to Eric Prudence and Brayden Klemens. The second period saw no scoring. The third is where the game started getting a little “chippy”. With some questionable hits from the Avalanche, the Capitals put the game away with a goal from Brett Enns, assisted by Matthew Taylor and Bailey Loveless.

Saturday’s game must have taken a toll, because on Sunday against the Belle River Jr. Canadiens the team looked flat and the score reflected it with the Capitals losing 6-2. Both goals came from Brayden Klemens with an assist to Noah Santos.

Join the Southpoint Capitals this upcoming weekend –Fri. Nov. 26 to Sun. Nov. 28 – for their home tournament, the Capitals Cup Challenge, in honour of Fred Epplett, Jerry Brooks and Grampa Kirk.

Peewee AEs split

weekend games

The Southpoint Uni-Fab Peewee AEs grabbed a solid win on Saturday evening against the Tecumseh Eagles at Wheatley arena.

Dawson Iles ignited the offence with a nifty dipsy-doodle through two defenders and the Caps took a 1-0 lead. Assists went to Connor Ribble and Jack Towle.

The kids went ahead 2-0 on a play that started with a faceoff win and then back to the point and finally deflected in by Evan Loveless. Assists went to Thomas Livingstone and Luc Ribble.

The Eagle’s got one back in the second period before the Caps responded with their third and final goal of the game.

Luc Ribble fed Evan Loveless with a beautiful one-timer pass and Loveless shelved it to make the final score 3-1. Brandan Lavadan stood tall to shut the door on several good chances by Tecumseh to take the win.

Mitchell Demelo and Cameron Richmond had solid games and solid hits for the Caps.

On Sunday the Caps took on the LaSalle Sabres at the Heinz arena. The kids couldn’t get a lot going and took one on the chin 7-2. Jack Hannigan scored a beautiful top shelf goal in the first assisted by Cameron Richmond. The other goal was a bang-in play scored by Evan Loveless with assists going to C.J. Church and Jack Towle. Riley Gabriele had a solid game back on the blue line with several nice passes.

The Caps travel to LaSalle on Monday night and then on to a tournament in London on the weekend.

a parade? No, I really don’t…

Seventy-six trombones did not lead the parade this past Saturday night in my town. If I recall, it was a couple of grilled Scotsman with pipes and hairy legs who had that honour. It was likely followed by a fire truck, an antique car and a flatbed truck from Arnold’s Landscaping and Snow Removal Service or something. It was a good parade. No marching bands though. They seem to be a rarity in our part of the country. When I lived in Wallaceburg, the parade organizers would invite a marching band from one of the Michigan high schools. I can’t recall if it was Coolidge or Kennedy or Jefferson or some other school named after a dead President. Man, could they march and play! Again this year, I was in the parade – on a float, and smiling, waving, wishing Merry Christmas to the hundreds who lined the main drag. (“The man worthwhile is the man who can smile, when he no longer has ‘feel’ in his feet”.) Darn it was cold, and as layered as I was the wind found its way to my skin. We simply have to stage these things in August. It was our Rotary Club float and it was a really cool exhibit too, featuring a hearty looking evergreen and lights and surrounded by a handful of dedicated Rotarians. Yes, a handful of Rotarians. We have close to 60 members of our club, but it seems all but a half a dozen had previous commitments – weddings maybe, the Leafs game, a good book, a bath. The fine session should be a doozy at this week’s gathering. The excuses for not being there will be just as rich.

Weese’s Weese’s Pieces Pieces

I’m really not a big parade guy. The reason, truthfully, that I was participating in the parade again this year was because of guilt. My lady friend asked me to take her little boy Mitchell in the parade and he was really jazzed about being on the float. She was going to be out of town, and with her best puppy dog eyes she melted me into saying yes. Besides, I didn’t have the heart to say no to either one of them. A kid and a parade? Come on! To boot, I put the “heavy” on our radio people this year to make sure our on-air folks and our vehicles were in the local parades. My conscience wouldn’t have allowed me to fake an injury.

My assignment in the parade was originally going to be somewhat pleasurable. I offered to walk beside our float and hand out candy to the kids at the curb. Sadly, it didn’t happen that way. My girlfriend’s little guy wanted that job and he wanted to do it with another young person who happens to be our Youth Exchange teen from Slovakia. I agreed and found my way on the front of the float, smiling, freezing, waving and desperately looking for the finish line.

The kids seemed to be doing okay with the walking assignment, at least until we lost the Slovakian Exchange Elf along the way. I don’t know how anyone can get lost while walking a straight line in a slow moving parade, but he’s proof that this can happen. A couple of blocks later, we lost Mitchell too. I looked around from all sides of the float looking for his face in a sea of kids’ faces. Getting off the float wasn’t really an option, as it was kept moving at a decent clip. I can’t imagine that I looked too ho ho happy to the spectators at this point. Caught in a mood somewhere between worry, anger and “how in hell am I going to get out of this one?”, I waited for the parade to wind down to a stop on a side street and ran back up the parade route looking for Mitchell. The Exchange Student I didn’t worry about as much. He’s 17 or 18, and while his English may not be the best I figured he’d be safe.

After a half hour or so, my cell phone rang. Mitchell had the presence of mind to run to a neighbouring Tim Hortons (your friend along the way) and borrowed somebody’s phone to call me. We reconnected and later we discovered that the Exchange Student found his billet family. In fact both Mitchell and the Slovakian float walker hooked up with other kids to watch Harry Potter 7 at the local theatre.

All’s well that ends well I guess, but be assured of one thing… next year I’m finding a wedding to crash.

Golden Years mini golf

Fifteen teams of 3 and one team of 4 competed in mini golf on November 18.

In first place with a score of 238 was Team 15 – Wayne Reid, Gerry Wilkinson and Lloyd Honey. Five shots back in second place with a 243 was Team 13 with Carolyn Daudlin, Bill Mayville, Rose Taylor and Tom Bondy. In third place with a 244 was Team 4 with Mary MacRae, Frank Lasi and Marie Lasi.

The day’s low score of 73 went to Andy Orsini and Gerry Wilkinson, with Frank Lasi and Doug Vickery close behind with a 75. Lloyd Honey managed at 76 with even par registering for Bill Mayville, Tom Bondy, Murray Knox and Mary MacRae. Gerry Wilkinson also managed a low for 9 holes of 15.

Frank Lasi set the pace for aces dropping a whopping 7. Four dropped for Mary MacRae, Andy Orsini, Art Sweet, Bill Taylor and Don Ribble. Three dropped for Marg Ross, Anne Bondy, Marie Lasi, Elaine Hatt, Doug Vickery, Eileen MacIntosh, Duane MacIntosh, Bill Mayville and Gerry Wilkinson. Two each were recorded by Gary Honey, Ethel Ferguson, Ernie Venderberg, Angus MacRae. Eleanor Brook, Eva Kah, Murray Knox, Cami Keith, Audrey Knox, Rose Taylor, Lloyd Honey and Tom Bondy. Singles went to Kathy Bradley, Bob Hatt, Annie Mae Leslie, Barb Murphy, Stu Folster, Moe Scratch, Carolyn Daudlin, Shirley Thiessen and Mary Ann Vickery. Come join the gang and have some fun at Colasanti’s next Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m.

(SUN Photo)

Hoy bill to change riding name passes 2nd reading

The riding of “ChathamKent-Leamington” is a step closer to reality, as MPP Pat Hoy got unanimous parliamentary approval on Second Reading debate on November 18 at Queen’s Park.

this logical name change.”

“The only part of Essex in the riding is Leamington, so let’s be clear to everyone and make the riding name

coincide with the municipalities contained within it,” said Hoy.

“There is a Town of Essex, a County of Essex, a

provincial and federal riding of Essex, and then Essex is added to the end of the riding I represent. Changing the riding name to Cha-

tham-Kent-Leamington will make the description of the territorial composition more accurate,” explained Hoy.

“I am hopeful that the private member’s bill passes before June, 2011 to make the name change a reality,” said Hoy, MPP for ChathamKent-Essex.

Hoy presented the bill in October 2008, with the full support of past Leamington Mayor John Adams, and now current mayor-elect John Paterson, to avoid confusion.

“Understandably the current name creates a great deal of confusion, implying that your riding encompasses all of Essex County, rather than just the Municipality of Leamington,” said Paterson. “We are pleased Mr. Hoy is continuing to pursue

Local videographer needs your vote to land dream job

Leamington native Jeff Hammond has made it as a Top 10 finalist out of more than 2000 submissions in a national competition to be a travel videographer for Transat Vacations.

In order to qualify, Jeff had to submit a 2-minute video showcasing his hosting, filmmaking and editing talents, and now he needs you to vote on his video. If successful, he will land a dream job with Transat Holidays for one year as a foreign correspondent and brand representative. His main job responsibility will be to visit some of the most beautiful places in the world, including the Caribbean, Central America and Europe, and to share that experience with the public using web videos.

Thirty-year-old Jeff, a Toronto-based filmmaker and actor, currently works as a writer, director and videographer. This is a fantastic opportunity for Jeff to put his passion for communications to good use.

Every vote counts. You can vote once per day until voting closes on Thursday, December 2 at 5 p.m. To view Jeff’s video and vote in his favour, go to http://www.vacationer.transatholidays. com/finalists.php?video_ id=Q1t_P-OJA5M.

MPP PAT HOY

320 people help raise $21,000 for SECC

Attendance at the 2010 Diamonds and Denim Gala held on Friday, November 19 at the Leamington Portuguese Club increased this year to 320. With ticket sales, raffle tickets and silent auction items, the gala raised $21,000 (and still counting). Money raised for the South Essex Community Council will be used to purchase SmartBoards for the classrooms and purchase new coats and mitts for next year’s Coats for Kids program.

THANK YOU

To all the businesses who donated raffle packages and all the silent auction items.

(Southpoint Sun Photos)

The Ladies Auxiliary of Leamington District Memorial Hospital presented Bling Alley.

Masters of Ceremony Cordell Green and Laura Carney.

Tony Abraham and Kerri Knutson tried their luck at Bling Pong for a chance to win a wine gift basket.

Maureen Sutherland and Councillor Rick Atkin among many others checked out the silent auction items.

Raffle tickets for five major prizes added to the evening’s tally.

Carolyn Warkentin, Executive Director of SECC

Tony and Gloria Abraham were among the 320 people who supported the 2010 Diamonds and Denim Gala.

Wreath making

Leamington Horticultural Society member Kathleen Toppi is pictured here adding some “bling” to her Christmas wreath. The Horticultural Society held its annual wreath-making workshop on Saturday, November 20 in the gymnasium of Leamington United Church, which saw members and the public make approximately 60 wreaths and 16 urns. According to member Berit Collins the Society has been holding the wreath-making workshop for the 15 years that she has been a member and for years before that. The Society makes wreaths as a thank you to the Municipality, Leamington Police, Leamington Fire, Essex EMS, Chamber of Commerce, and others. Members have been busy trimming and clipping the pine, cedar, spruce, boxwood and other materials needed for the workshop. Approximately 25 Horticultural Society members came out to help the public make their wreaths. According to Collins, people attended the workshop from Toronto, Woodstock, Sarnia and Windsor. The event raises approximately $2,000, which the Society puts back into the community through their many beautification projects. “Our purpose is to beautify the town,” said Collins. (SUN photo)

Santa arrives

Saturday

Don’t miss the Santa Claus parade Saturday, November 27 at 6 p.m.

Cardinal Carter corner

Cardinal Carter staff and students celebrated National Anti-Bullying Week Nov. 15-19 with a number of activities. Grade 9 students completed an on-line bullying awareness survey; grade 10 and 11 students attended assemblies with a focus on cyber-bullying; and all period 3 classes competed in a classroom door anti-bullying poster contest. In addition, all homeroom classes completed anti-bullying paper chains, with each link in the chain describing a resolution to a personal bullying situation. The paper chains are on display in the school atrium, and are a powerful symbol of Cardinal Carter’s commitment to end bullying. Congratulations to the fourth period classes who participated in the Operation Christmas Child shoebox drive. Led by the Peer Ministry Team, staff and students contributed more than 100 boxes filled with school supplies, toys and other gifts that will be delivered to children 2-14 years of age in Third World countries this Christmas season.

What else are we up to at CC?

Mid-term report cards were sent home with students on Wed. Nov. 17th and parentteacher interviews were held in the gymnasium Thurs. Nov. 18.

Student council held its annual semi-formal dinner/dance at the Leamington Roma Club on Fri. Nov. 19. Two hundred students enjoyed the Bollywood-themed evening. Cardinal Carter’s Annual Academic Awards Ceremony will take place Thurs. Nov. 25 in the auditorium, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening honours students in grades 10-12 for outstanding academic achievement in the previous school year.

Danceology returns Dec. 8 and 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cardinal Carter auditorium. This year’s show, entitled Kaleidoscope, features unforgettable performances by students, staff and members of the Cardinal Carter community. Tickets are $10 and are available at the main office (call 519-322-2804).

Congratulations to the junior and senior football teams who won their first round play-off games. The junior team defeated Holy Names 22-20 and the seniors beat Forster 45-28. In the semi-finals, the junior team was defeated 35-21 in an inspired game against the heavily favoured Herman team. Outstanding contributions were made by Jordan Aguiar, Ray VanBrackel, Andrew Valle and Chris Dias.

REC ROUND-UP REC ROUND-UP

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