Southpoint Sun November 2, 2011

Gallery Director’s work on display at new Innovation Institute

By Sheila McBrayne

Leamington Arts Centre Gallery Director Chad Riley isn’t one to brag, but he certainly has a lot to be boastful of. Riley, 35, is also a photographer and artist whose work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally in over sixty solo and group exhibitions.

Last month Riley was honoured to have his photographic series Father’s Hands selected to be on permananet display at the Henry Ford Hospital New Innovation Institute.

“The photographic series is called Father’s Hands. It was created and displayed for my Master of Fine Arts (MFA) thesis exhibition at Wayne State University in April and was submitted to the call for the Henry Ford Hospital’s H-1 Corridor, but was instead chosen for the more prestigious call, which I was unaware of at the new Innovation Institute. I am excited to say that they were chosen to be permanently displayed in the Think Tank/Stimulation Room, which is the showcase of the Institute. It’s a board room, which overlooks the entire facility,” stated Riley. The hands in the photo are Chad’s father’s hands and the work was created in tribute to his father and to modern medicine as a so-called step-father,

Four of the series have been printed on a tensile material about 5’ by 2’ and accompanied by Riley’s artist statement. The grand opening of the Institute was Friday, October 7.

This series is also currently on display at the Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Twp., Michigan, where Riley gave an artist talk on Thursday, October 20 for the opening of the show called Healing Arts: Turning Point, which was artwork about a turning point in someone’s life.

“My turning point was my transplant. As a young child I suffered from Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease affecting the lungs and the pancreas where thick mucus can cause lung damage and eventually an early death. I wasn’t diagnosed with this until the age of 14. At that time I weighed about 55 lbs and was only 4’7” tall in Grade 9,” said Riley. In his OAC (Grade 13) his lung collapsed and he was off school for four months. The damage from CF was worsening.

“Eventually I had to have lung surgery to repair my lung. It was (Continued on Page 2)

Leamington’s ‘Soup Guru’ is back! Bill Dunn and his legion of volunteers will be serving up hot homemade soup every Wednesday during the months of November and December at the Masonic Lodge.

Dunn started his Soup Kitchen last year to help raise money for the Salvation Army and to adopt a family at Christmas. Last year was the first year for the project and its popularity grew week after week. The first week Dunn and his volunteers served approximately 60 people and raised $300. The numbers grew and so did the donations. The busiest week saw Dunn ladle soups for 232 guests and raised over $800 in donations. At the end of the season Dunn had raised $4,700!

The Soup Guru plans to have a variety of soup choices every week including broth and cream soups, as well as a vegetarian choice. Soup is served from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on John Street. Eat in or take out is available.

Businesses are also encouraged to help offset costs and may choose to sponsor a soup or an entire soup day. Because Dunn and other community-minded volunteers buy the ingredients and make the soup, donations of fresh vegetables are also welcome. Contact Dunn at 519-322-1371 or email kdunn@sympatico.ca Be sure to stop in an enjoy a bowl and support this great initiative.

Chad Riley in front Father’s Hands at the Henry Ford Innovation Institute

Gallery Director’s work on display

(Continued from Front) glued to my rib cage. In my 20s I continued to get worse and I was put on London’s transplant list. I was on this list for two years. I had one dry run where lungs were available, so I drove to London, but they were damaged and could not be used,” said Riley.

During that time the London Transplant Unit closed and moved to Toronto. Riley had to move to Toronto to be put on the list. “This was a difficult time of my life as I had just lost my only sister unexpectedly the year before. She was only 20. I had only 19% lung function. You are eligible for the list at 35%. I had a lot of determination not to let my parents lose both their children,” said Riley.

Riley was only on Toronto’s list for 9 days before he received his transplant in 2002. “My surgery was longer due to the previous lung surgeries and gluing my lungs to my body. It took about 3 hours longer, so 11 hours, and I lost a lot more blood, but I awoke to having many tubes in me and began my recovery. I got pneumonia from the hospital and fell really ill, but I was still determined and I was released from the hospital two weeks after my transplant. I remained in Toronto for 3 months for follow up then moved back home,” stated Riley.

With a new lung and a new lease on life, the young artist finished his Bachlor of Fine Arts from the University of Windsor; got a job; bought a house; applied for his Masters of Fine Arts at Wayne State University in Detroit; was accepted; got a job at the Leamington Art Gallery; got engaged in March; and finished his MFA in April.

His work has been published recently in two books in addition to various magazines, newspapers and featured on the CBC evening news. Chad has won numerous awards, scholarships and assistantships based on his art and academic achievements. His most recent is the Graduate Professional Scholarship 2009-10 and again in 2010-2011. He has lectured for various groups and institutions such as the Shoot-

ers Photography Club and the Gibson Gallery. He has also judged several art and photography exhibitions. His work is also permanently displayed in a variety of offices and public buildings across Windsor and Essex County including the Windsor Regional Metropolitan Hospital.

Artist’s Statement: Father’s Hands

The term engineer refers to a designer, an architect or builder. In terms of life, existence and the creation of things ‘natural’ the engineer remains widely mysterious.

The series Father’s Hands explores the mystified and the unsolved presence of a creator; the vastness and the void of answers for natural existence and humankind’s desire to understand the natural world and our place within it.

The work illustrates the relation between humans as both the created and the creator; the dual role of humankind as a creature of the natural world yet also the engineer of a synthetic one.

Father’s Hands was inspired by my double lung transplant when at the age of 25, after Cystic Fibrosis ravished my lungs, the hands of another human entered my body and replaced my failing natural lungs with those of another. Innovation and modern day medicine have created my life. They are my father.

Leamington author represented region at Global Hunger Conference

Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton, Howard G. Buffet and Bill Gates are three powerful leaders being celebrated at The Global Hunger Conference, Reception and Award Ceremony held at the US Department of State in Washington on October 24.

Local entrepreneur, activist and author of the popular Notes Before You Go series Vesna Bailey of Leamington has been invited to rub shoulders with the power houses for her own contribution in helping in the fight against global hunger.

“When I created my two books Notes to My Son – Before You Go, and Notes to my Daughter – Before You Go, I knew I wanted to give back,” explains Bailey. “I started by dedicating a portion of my sales to World Food Program USA as well as to the International Organization for Migration that deals with child-trafficking in Ghana. I wasn’t expecting my books to become so popular and to be able to make the contributions they have, and I am just grateful they have given me this unique opportunity to help make a difference in the world.”

Ms. Bailey is a strong community advocate dedicated to helping share the success stories of the Windsor-Essex region abroad.

“Vesna is a wonderful example of the successes that are coming out of our region,” explains Karolyn Hart, VP Community Development & Strategic Initiatives at WEEDC.

“As we’ve looked to develop an entrepreneurial culture across our region we’ve discovered there are already many successful entrepreneurs making an impact around the world. We are excited to be working with Vesna and know that this is just the beginning of her success story.”

Vesna is currently working on her third book Notes to my Hero – Before You Go and is currently accepting submissions of letters for this installment. Vesna’s first two books are available at major book sellers Chapters.Indigo, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent retail book and gift stores across Canada and Michigan. They can also be purchased through her website www.notesbeforeyougo.com . Vesna resides in Leamington.

LDMH’s Assess/Restore program to receive $1,168,000 for the next two years

Leamington District Memorial Hospital will be receiving funding in the amount of $1,168,000 for each of the next two fiscal years to allow LDMH to continue the operations of the Assess/Restore program, says LDMH CEO John Stenger. This is in addition to the funding support for the current fiscal year for the 10 Assess/Restore beds currently at the hospital

The program is designed to provide additional therapies and support to allow patients to return home and avoid future re-admissions to an acute care bed. By providing additional therapies and nursing support along with pharmacy support, patients can avoid the designation alternative level of care (ALC) and prolonged waits in the hospital for a long term care bed. The program has been instrumental in decreasing long-term care home wait list in the Windsor-Essex area.

LDMH will continue to work with community partners and the Community Care Access Center

Vesna Bailey

End in sight for long gun registry

One of the first items on the agenda for the recently elected majority Conservative government is finally putting an end to the long gun registry.

The long gun registry, which came into effect in 1995 under the Liberal government, is estimated to have cost nearly $2 billion dollars and continues to drain approximately $22 million per year from the Canadian taxpayers. Originally toted as a necessary measure to ensure public safety, the registry was quickly criticized for making criminals out of hunters, farmers and lawabiding citizens.

The majority of criminals do not use a long gun to commit crime and they don’t usually register their weapons. The cost for the registry far exceeds the benefits it has created and it is time to end it.

What we don’t understand is why they also want to erase all the registrations to date. The federal gun registry had amassed more than 6.6 million records on nonrestricted firearms as of March 31, 2009. The data will be destroyed…

Hobby beekeeping association being established in Essex County

In the past three years alone, Canada has lost 35% of its honeybee colonies. The crisis is so alarming that the Canadian Honey Council has called for a global campaign to save our bees. They state: “The honeybee is the cornerstone of the environment and critical to our food supply, but around the world this tiny insect is disappearing by the millions. The situation is unsustainable!” They put it starkly. No bees = no fruit, no vegetables, no variety in our lives. Many scientists and university researchers unfortunately don’t seem to have a clue about either the problems or the solutions.

Wait a minute, if we have indeed paid $2 billion for this information over the past 16 years, then why would we just trash it? Canadian police agencies have stated that they can still use the information that has already been collected. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing –we can keep what we have, but let’s not invest any more money into this. Just imagine how far $22 million a year could go towards hiring more officers, and not creating more desk jobs filling out the endless paperwork.

The Board of the Harrow Fair identified bees as the theme of their 2011 Exhibition last month. One result of that decision was that a significant number of those who attended wanted to establish an Essex County Hobby Beekeeping Association.

This would be an association limited to those who have or would like to have from 1-12 beehives on their property or in the county. The focus would be on offering introductory classes in beekeeping, arranging visits with local beekeepers and learning from their experiences, obtaining beekeeping equipment and beehives, helping in local honey production and other related activities. The emphasis would be on natural, organic, wholesome methods of caring for honeybees. Essex County, one of the rarest agricultural zones in Canada for tender fruits and vegetables, depends on honeybee pollination for its prosperity. Informed, concerned, hobby beekeepers by acting locally can contribute globally. They can also provide for themselves and their families an insight into the wonders of an amazing world which provides food, beeswax, medicines and honey.

The first meeting for the hobby beekeeping association will be held on Saturday, November 5 at 1 p.m. in the main exhibition hall of the Harrow Fairgrounds, 134 McAffee St., adjacent to the Harrow high school. All those who have already signed up and others who have an interest in this critically important hobby are invited to attend. There is no admission fee and refreshments will be served.

– Penny Anger

Ambassador Bridge, Windsor, Ontario by Tim Hayes, Impressions Photography

On rocks, ice and skill… or lack thereof

Special to The Southpoint Sun

By Lloyd Brown-John

Sometimes things have an appearance of ease. That appearance, I have learned, can be a simple camouflage for something ever so much more complex.

A few weeks ago I wrote of my intention to learn about throwing rocks, not pebbles but real rocks – 44 pound monster rocks with a handle skidding along ice. The sport of curling.

I have been a fan of the game of curling since Robbie Burns wrote about Scottish haggis. I’ve watched curling on the telly, attended national and international curling bonspiels, BUT I have never had the opportunity to try my hand – and my feet – on pebbly curling ice.

So when the Sun Parlour Curling Club offered a one-day course for Eldercollege on curling, the opportunity was far too tempting to miss. Eldercollege offers courses for older folks like me – the over 55 crowd. Curling seemed a natural for a decaying senior citizen.

Surely, I reasoned, how difficult could it be to stand on some ice and slide a rock and yell “harder” as others waved their brooms at the rock. Looks straightforward on television.

It all started well enough – warm coffee, a muffin, soothing voices of experience and a cover for one running shoe called a slider. My other shoe, as it was flat, was designated gripper. “Piece of pumpkin pie,” I mused as I stepped on the ice slider foot first. Major mistake – sliders do precisely that and my foot with the slider took off like the proverbial bat out of you-know-where.

I retrieved my body and dignity from the ice and rubbed the spot where my hip used to be. My instructor Lionel smiled and repeated his warning, “Wrong foot – always step on the ice with your gripper.” Thanks Lionel.

The Sun Parlour Curling Club not only offered its facilities for an Eldercollege course on curling, but also offered some wonderful people to help we senior novices out. Doug Uysequi was director of the course and Gordon and Eileen Wonnick organized it. I was a mere student, as were my fellow students, most of whom seemed much better adapted to ice falling than I.

We did some warm up exercises, then carefully stepped once more on the ice “to get comfortable with it” I was as-

sured. Gadzooks! Getting comfortable on this slider shoe was somewhat akin to cuddling a rampant polar bear. Eventually, we were offered two of those huge rocks –one to slide and the other upon which to balance. Get your butt up, your left knee high and forward, your right leg back and stretched, and don’t touch the ice as you glide the rock forward with confidence and an enormous splat as one’s body sprawls prone upon a pebbly, cold, surface.

It would be a tale not fit for delicate ears or eyes were I to recount the other bongs, splats, kerplunks and assorted other undignified encounters with the ice I experienced. Suffice it to be noted that I never did manage to move a rock much further than my frantic outstretched arms.

To even imagine that I would send a 44-pound rock delicately careening down the 114-foot ice surface and deftly remove an opponent’s rock from the house was absolutely mind-boggling. Eventually I carefully tucked my tail between my bruised thighs and whimpered away.

So what did I learn from my Eldercollege Curling course? Curling, I concluded, is a sport which requires incredible skill. I’ve played football (both American and Canadian), soccer, baseball, lacrosse, and rugger (but no hockey – I can’t ice skate!). Never have I encountered a sport that demanded so much talent, skill and eye-body co-ordination. Curling is perhaps the highest skill level sport I’ve ever encountered.

Now, as I sit at home rubbing liniment upon assorted body spaces, I try to imagine the incredible level of skill possessed by those curlers who can propel a 44-pound rock on to a proverbial dime. Curling is a true strategic sport demanding quality with a skill level that makes football look like a wussy show for the unskilled labourers.

I shall now watch curling on the telly (sorry, but my curling career has ended) with a renewed appreciation of what a fantastic sport my wife’s relatives invented when they stopped hurling cabers at each other and turned to rocks on ice.

Thanks to the Sun Parlour Curling Club and all the volunteers who organized and delivered a super Eldercollege course which I failed. But no matter – it was great fun and the lunch was wonderful. Slainte!

I wonder… am I going to have as much trouble with the Eldercollege lawn bowling course next spring?

Sun Parlour Curling Club becomes a classroom; hosts Eldercollege course

By Gordon Wonnick

The members of Sun Parlour Curling Club kindly donated their facility and provided instructors for the Eldercollege Curling Course which was received with much enthusiasm by the participants.

The course included curling fundamentals, explanation of curling terms, curling strategy, curling etiquette, how to prepare for the game, and on ice how to deliver a curling rock, how to brush and all other aspects of curling. The day ended with a short game of curling for all the participants.

In keeping with Eldercollege objectives to provide activities for seniors to enhance their knowledge of an activity and give them an opportunity to experience participation in that activity, this was accomplished in spades.

There are over a million curlers in Canada and over 3 million people watch curling on television. It is anticipated that those seniors taking this course will either be joining a curling club or worst case they will have a much better appreciation of the game when they watch on TV.

Many thanks to the Sun Parlour Club and those that provided the instruction.

Leamington Mennonite Home Gala –

Purse snatching in Leamington Essex County OPP Crime Unit – Leamington Detachment are currently investigating a robbery which occurred in Leamington.

On October 30, shortly after 8:00 p.m., a woman was walking alone in the area of Mill and Victoria streets in when she was approached by a male riding a bicycle. The male demanded money and then forcibly grabbed the victim’s purse, knocking her to the ground. The suspect removed a laptop from the bag and discarded the purse on the roadway. He then fled eastbound on Mill Street East towards Wigle Street.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian in his mid40s, approximately 5’ 8” tall, small to medium build, wearing a light brown hooded jacket.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or observed a male matching the description in the area is asked to contact the Leamington OPP at 519-326-2544 or Crimestoppers at 1-519258-TIPS.

Brenda Fischer was the grand prize winner of a trip valued at $3,000. Pictured here, from left to right, are co-chair Evelyn Greenwood, Brenda Fischer, Board President

Rich and Lyndsey Segedin were kept busy keeping the glasses filled.

Meg Stahl (left) and Lana Hildebrandt enjoyed the various appetizers.

Sonya and Brian Cornies dancing during the evening.

Amanda Tiessen is pictured here presenting a “sparkling” cake.

Rob Schmidt, co-chair Linda Tiessen.

New Windsor-Essex-Pelee

Island trails guide launched

With the launching of the new Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island Trail Guide, residents of the Essex County region can now consult one comprehensive publication to discover and explore 32 of the area’s trails.

This is the first publication that identifies trails in every one of the region’s municipalities. Each municipality was invited to submit their top trails for inclusion, and Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) undertook the mapping, descriptive writing, and coordination of the book.

The guide includes directions to each trail, a map with trail distance, and a listing of the amenities at each location. Most of the trails are wheelchair accessible, and many include other opportunities for activities such as birding, cycling, nature viewing and in some cases, beach activities. The guide has been published in larger sized typeface than many publications, to ensure ease of reading for seniors and others.

Tourism Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island provided the initial funding for the publication. The WindsorEssex-Pelee Island Trails Guide was published with support from a Government of Ontario grant through the Ministry of Health Promotion’s Healthy Communities Fund.

The guide will be available at each municipal office, through local and in ternational tourism outlets, and available digitally online at www.erca.org.

Tickets available for 5th annual Our Village Christmas House Tour

On the weekend of Nov. 12-13, the village of Wheatley will be holding their 5th annual “Our Village Christmas House Tour”. This tour is designed not only to promote tourism in the Wheatley area, but to also act as a fundraiser for the ladies of the Wheatley United Church.

This year organizers are hosting the Tours, Tastes and Treasures event. This will consist of six area homes professionally decorated, with local eateries and gift shops offering specials for the weekend. Refreshments and desserts will also be served at the Wheatley United Church, 59 Talbot St. W., following the tour. Tickets can be purchased at Wheatley United Church

the day of the tour. Everyone from age 13 years and up is invited, but organizers respectfully request that no children age 12 and under attend.

Information about the tour and other ticket outlets can be obtained by calling 519-825-7943.

Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island Trail Guides.

ERCA Chair Percy Hatfield (left) and Tourism Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island CEO Gordon Orr launched the region’s first Trail Guide.

Selecting and using the right mulch

There are many kinds of organic mulches and it is very important to know and understand how they decompose before applying. Shredded bark comes from hardwood and evergreen trees, and can be purchased natural or enhanced through staining. This is fairly long lasting and not easily blown or moved by rain and tends to compact, forming a uniform surface.

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Ground wood comes mostly from used pallets and lumber scrap. This product also comes natural or stained. My experience with this material is to watch for nails or scrap metal. The wood rots slower due to the treatment used and does not have a clean appearance after several years.

Hardwood chips comes from virgin timber and the colors are not always uniform due to the mixed trees harvested. Chips are typically light in color and will turn grey with time. Hardwood chips are long lasting but do not compact and will not blow away.

Brush chips are the product of tree removal and land clearing. This mulch, depending on the season, may contain a large mixture of leaves and will appear unattractive. However, brush chips can be an economical mulch. Poison ivy is always a danger with this material; it will be too late for

you when discovered.

Pine straw is collected from long needle pines and is a good mulch for acid loving plants. It is brown in color and soft, providing a uniform appearance. Pine straw will not compact and will not blow or wash away easily.

Composted leaves provide the benefits of nutrients needed and a soil amendment. Leaves will not provide a uniform or pleasing surface and have a tendency to become matted, but are very inexpensive for large areas. Composted manure is rich in nitrogen and can have different effects and nutrient values, depending on the animal source. This material can have unpleasant odors and contain weed seeds if not composted long enough. Do your research and make sure you know where this manure is coming from. This material is not recommended for surface mulching.

My rule of thumb is to apply 3-4 inches of mulch, keeping approximately 6 inches from the trunks of woody trees and shrubs.

Trunks that are in direct contact with mulch will stay moist, which can cause rotting. This also keeps rodents from chewing on the bark. As mulch breaks down, apply enough every year or two to maintain a depth of 3-4 inches.

Ending the long-gun registry

On Oct. 25 in the House of Commons, the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, introduced the Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act.

The Minister made the announcement earlier in the day alongside the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), and Candice Hoeppner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, in Richmond, Ontario, where they met with various stakeholders who support the long-gun registry’s abolition.

The legislation introduced will:

• Repeal the requirement to register non-restricted firearms (long-guns);

• Provide for the destruction of all records pertaining to the registration of long-guns currently contained in the Canadian Firearms Registry and under the control of the chief firearms officers; and

• Maintain controls over restricted and prohibited firearms.

Under the proposed reforms, firearms owners will still require a valid firearm licence to purchase or possess firearms and to purchase ammunition. They will also be required to undergo police background checks, pass a firearms safety training course, and comply with firearms safe storage and transportation requirements. In addition, individuals will continue to be required to register prohibited and restricted firearms, such as handguns.

“Our government is committed to putting the safety of Canadians first with real action on crime that delivers enhanced protection for communities,” said Dave Van Kesteren, MP for Chatham-Kent Essex. “That is why our government is investing in a number of effective measures such as putting more police on our streets, fighting organized crime, introducing mandatory minimum penalties for serious gun crime and combating gun smuggling.”

Organic mulches contribute to the overall appearance, enriching the soil and aiding plant growth.

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The introduction of this legislation is consistent with the government’s efforts to ensure firearms laws target real criminals and protect the safety of the public. For an online version of the legislation, visit www.parl.gc.ca.

OUR 2011 COATS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY. Please bring your gently used coats to Fletchers, Kennedy or Canopy Cleaners by October 31. Coats for Kids Distribution will take place at SECC, 215 Talbot St. E. in Leamington on Saturday, November 5 from 9 am -2 pm, Monday, November 7 from 3 - 8 pm, and Tuesday, November 8 from 3 - 8 pm. Helping People. Improving Lives.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 - Turkey Pot Pie Luncheon 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $8 tickets at door. Imperial Chapter No. 21 Order of the Eastern Star, at Leamington Masonic building, 3 John St. Everyone welcome.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 - New mothers face many challenges when they bring a baby home from the hospital. To help mothers with their new babies and the transition to motherhood, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be holding a 6-week “Just for Moms and Babies” series in Belle River. Mothers meet with other new mothers and share and learn from each other’s experiences. These free, informal groups are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse and are for mothers with new babies up to 6 months of age. To register, call 519-258-2146, Ext. 1340

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - "Bedazzled By Broadway"Auditions ... kids from age 6-18 needed for this best of Broadway musical play and revue. Auditions at Knox Presbyterian

Church in Leamington {Erie Street South} from 9 am - 5 pm. Just prepare to sing one-two minutes of a Broadway type song. Show to be presented in mid-May. Rehearsals don't begin until January. Call director (Little Tomato Theatre Company) Terry Raisbeck at 519-322-1896 for further details.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - Fall Concert – "An Evening of Song" with The Dale Butler Band & special guests Chris, Cameron and Stefanie Adams at 7:00 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Erie St. S., Leamington. Refreshments to follow. Freewill offering. Proceeds to the Salvation Army Food Bank.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - Wheatley's 5th Annual “Our Village Christmas House Tour” featuring the TOURS, TASTES and TREASURES EVENT. Sat. Nov. 12 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Sun. Nov. 13 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tickets, refreshments and raffle available the day of the tour at the Wheatley United Church, 59 Talbot St. W., Wheatley. Tickets $15 per person. No children under 12 please. For information call 519-8257943.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - Orchid Show & Sale from 10 am to 4 pm at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. The Essex County Orchid Society is hosting this free admission event where members and vendors will showcase

their Artistic Orchid Arrangements for your viewing pleasure. A members Creative Arts component will be displayed also. Many varieties of orchids for sale as well as orchid growing supplies. For more info check our website: www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com or call 519-727-6343.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - Erie Wildlife Rescue is having their 3rd Annual Newfie Night. It is a Fish & Chip Dinner with Veg. Chili for those that do not like fish. There will be Raffles, 50/50 and entertainment. Come and get Screeched in and become an Honorary Newfie. Tickets are $20 each or 2 for $35. Doors Open at 5:30 and dinner is at 6:30 pm. It will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 143 on 1570 Marentette St. Windsor, near Tecumseh Road. Call 519-969-3919 for more information or www.eriewildliferescue.ca.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - LEAMINGTON

CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S AFTER 5 INVITES YOU TO DINNER at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens at 6:30 pm, price $14. Our speaker for the evening is Karen Erickson from Orleans, Ontario and she brings the theme of "The King and I" Also, we are featuring silk flowers artfully done by Janice Essery-Ouellette. And musically we will be entertained by Jenny Morin. For reservations please call Sharon at 519-326-0421 or Darlene at 519-733-5595.

Pelee View: a private meeting room with a unique concept

Rose and Ed Roach of Leamington have taken a negative experience and turned it into a positive.

The couple’s home is located on what was once a heavily treed piece of lakeside property along Seacliff Drive West. That was before the tornado that ripped through the Leamington area in the early morning hours of June 6, 2010, and left Rose and Ed with a panoramic view of Lake Erie.

Ed works as a consultant and frequently has meetings at their home. Rose came up with the idea that they should rent out their meeting space when it wasn’t in use, thus the concept of Pelee View – southwestern Ontario’s only lakeside homebased meeting room which opened the end of September.

Pelee View is a professional room-with-a-view. It is great for executive meetings, client presentations, group mediations, business training sessions, depositions and class or club meetings for up to 8 or 10 people. The room is set up with wireless internet, a 50” presentation monitor and a panoramic view of Lake Erie. It also has its own entrance and access to the lakeside yard. Coffee, tea and refreshments are included. Light breakfasts, snacks and luncheon menus are also available. A very unique and private concept for business people wanting to get away from office interruptions.

Visit the Pelee View website at www.peleeview.com or call 519-324-9536 for more information about this one-of-akind setting for very private meetings or retreats.

Ed and Rose Roach

Leamington Kiwanis Club elects 2011-2012 executive

The Leamington Kiwanis Club, an international service organization dedicated to changing the world ‘one child and one community at a time’, held their annual meeting recently and installed their executive for the 2011-2012 year. They also recognized members for outstanding contributions during the last 3 years with their ‘Night at the Ollies’, an award named for Ollie Sharp and Bill Hutchinson who founded the club in 1955 and are still active today.

The Kiwanis Club operates their Boys and Girls Camp on Conc. Rd 20 (Seacliff Drive), which is made available at no charge to organized youth and special needs groups. Pictured above with their ‘Ollies’, from left to right, are: Leo Smith – incoming President; Charlene Vlodarchyk – Treasurer; James Ives – Director; Bill Hutchinson – original founding member; Ollie Sharp – original founding member; John Vlodarchyk – Director; Beth Smith – co recipient with Leo of an ‘Ollie’; Colleen Pearse – bingo coordinator; and Elaine Myer – Secretary. Absent from photo is Chet Gibula – Vice President.

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For 25 years, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario has been granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Currently, we are working with over 130 wish families in the 15 Counties we serve, including 11 wish families in Essex County. As wish requests increase, so too does our need for your continued support. Look to your family, friends, coworkers or neighbours. With over 900 wishes granted in Southwestern Ontario in 25 years, you may already know a child who has received a wish.

We’re pleased to let you know about an exciting event here in Leamington to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario! The Southpoint Minor Hockey Association’s Capitals Cup Challenge takes place at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and Wheatley Arena on November 25-27, 2011. Teams from across Ontario participate in the tournament, and players can choose to raise pledges for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario. Last year’s event raised over $23,000 to benefit our wish kids! To learn more, please visit www.capitalscupchallenge.ca

Here are 25 more ways you can help us bring hope, strength and joy to our wish children in honour of our 25th Anniversary:

1. Support our “Starry, Starry Night” Anniversary Gala, taking place November 5th, as a sponsor, prize donor and/or attendee.

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk

A signup sheet has been posted at the Branch for Zone Darts being held on Saturday the 19th. Sign up for singles, doubles and teams. If there are more than 4 people wanting to play singles, Tim will hold a play-off to see who will play. $5 per player per event. Legion members only. Winners go on to District.

Poppy Officer Mike Hicks has mailed out letters to businesses about laying wreaths on Remembrance Day. Anyone wishing to purchase a wreath can contact Mike at 519-322-5894.

Poppy boxes have been delivered to various businesses around town. Don’t forget to get your poppy. The Poppy Campaign is Fri. Nov. 4 and Sat. Nov. 5. Remember your solemn obligation and sign up at the Legion. For high school students in need of volunteer hours, the Poppy Campaign is a good way to earn some. Students are also welcome to help out at the Seniors Dinners. Contact the Branch (519-326-0073), Mike Hicks (519-322-5894) or Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk (519-325-0782).

The Remembrance Day parade will form up behind the Legion in the municipal parking lot on John Street. Participants will march to Dieppe Memorial Park and then back to the Legion. If you plan on marching in the parade, please be at the Branch by 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 11 for a 10:30 a.m. departure. If there are any questions, please contact Mike Hicks. Youth Education Officer Lisa went to the elementary and secondary schools with the annual Literary and Poster contest information. Hopefully there will be a big turnout with students from the area moving on to the Dominion contest.

The next Seniors Dinner is Wed. Nov. 9. Chicken is on the menu. Cost is $6. Must be 55+ to attend. Entertainment will be provided by Gord Ciliska.

Tickets go on sale Nov. 9 for the Christmas Dinner. There will be two sittings: 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Cost is $7. The dinner is Dec. 14

General meeting Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.; Executive meeting Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

25 YEARS OF HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY.

2. Donate $20 or more to help the blue lights shine brightly on our Tree of Wishes, in honour of our amazing wish children!

3. Participate in “$25 for 25 on 25” – donate $25 on the 25th of the month in honour of our 25th Anniversary!

4. Contribute in honour or in memory of a loved one.

5. Become a monthly donor.

6. Leave a legacy through a planned gift.

7. Make a personal donation.

8. Donate gifts of publicly traded securities.

9. Sponsor a child’s wish through our Adopt-A-Wish® program.

10. Hold a special event.

11. Become a corporate partner.

12. Get your school, university or college involved through our Kids for Wish Kids® program.

13. Raise funds in your workplace through our Wishes At Work program.

14. Hold a “Get Your Glow On!” day or night with our glow stars at your workplace, school or in your community.

15. Ask your company for a corporate match.

16. Participate in our Go Blue! Go Bald! head shave, or hold a blue-themed fund raiser.

17. Gather your fellow golfers for next year’s tournamentsLadies’ Golf Classic in May, Windsor/Essex Ground

Effects Ltd. Make-A-Wish® Golf Classic in June and our Make-A-Wish Golf Classic in July.

18. Join in the fun at our Blue Night Reception next July and Windsor Satellite Office Anniversary BBQ next August.

19. Donate silent auction prizes for our events.

20. Sponsor our chapter’s special events.

21. Make a donation in lieu of favours for your wedding or other special occasion.

22. Obtain a Catherine Simpson “So Many Wishes” print.

23. Donate your Shoppers Optimum and HBC Rewards points.

24. Donate new and age-appropriate toys as “wish enhance ment” gifts.

25. Redeem your travel rewards points to obtain “wish enhancement” gifts.

We hope you’ll join us as in celebrating 25 years of hope, strength and joy! Your support will help us ensure more wish children are granted wishes than ever before!

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Flyers 5 – Strathroy 2

On Thursday the Flyers knocked off the Strathroy Rockets 5-2. The Flyers had a 4-0 lead midway through the third period with goals from Matt Ogden, Chris Scott, Alex Seguin and Tyler Quigley. Strathroy came within two when they scored twice late in the 3rd but Austin Mattson got an empty net marker with 12 seconds left in the game to secure the win.

“We had a slow start but we picked things up and were able to get the first goal,” said forward Matt Ogden, who gave the Flyers the 1-0 lead. “Overall things are going well but we need to work on coming out and starting each period strong.”

Rookie goaltender Darien Ekblad made 20 saves to earn his fifth win of the season.

“Both goalies have been playing really well so it doesn’t matter who is playing, we have confidence in both of them,” Ogden said.

The Flyers went 2 for 5 on the powerplay and registered 41 shots on net, the seventh time this season they have had more than 40 shots in a game.

Friday, October 28th

St. Marys 5 – Flyers 4

Legends Live Fundraiser

The Flyers are hosting a team fundraiser on Friday, November 25th at the Portuguese Club in Leamington that will include chicken and pasta dinner and performances by Elvis, Tina Turner and Frankie Valli tribute acts. Emcee for the evening is Jim “Stoney” Stonehouse from Leo’s Komedy Korner. Tickets are $40 per person and are available by contacting Joe Garon at (519) 997-3187 or joegaron@hotmail.com.

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On Friday the Flyers found themselves in an unfamiliar spot when they were on the losing end of a 5-0 score midway through the second period. Despite a 4 goal rally in the second half of the game the Flyers weren’t able to tie it up and suffered their third loss to St. Marys, the only team in the Western Conference they have not been able to beat this season.

Ron Soucie, Brett Langlois, Mitchell Amante and Brett Babkirk had the Flyers goals while netminder Colin Greeley made 29 saves.

“We came out totally flat in the game in St Mary's on Friday,” said Flyers assistant coach Jamie McDermott. “I'm not sure whether the guys read that they were in first place and thought they just had to show up to get the two points or the effects of the grueling October schedule were starting to show.”

McDermott credits head coach Tony Piroski’s second intermission speech with sparking the Flyers comeback that pulled them within one goal of the Lincolns.

“The guys came out and dominated the 3rd period only to come up a goal short. It may have been the best twenty minutes of hockey we played all season to this point but in this league you need to play sixty minutes if you plan on winning on most nights.”

The Flyers had an unusually busy schedule for the month of October with 13 games compared to only six games in September and six games in November. But the frequent play seemed to do them well for the most part as they ended the month with a record of 8-2-3 and have remained in first place in the Western Conference since October 19th.

“Overall, I think we're pretty pleased with where we sit after the October schedule is complete, “ McDermott said. “Obviously we're looking forward to having a relaxed schedule over the next 5 or 6 weeks to let some of our injuries heal up and give us a chance to have some quality practices where we can tweak some of the areas of our game that don't get much attention during the busy schedule that we just went through.”

Upcoming Games: HOME: Thursday, Nov 3 vs Lambton Shores 7:10 pm Thursday, Nov 10 vs LaSalle 7:10 pm AWAY: Sunday, Nov 13 @ Chatham 7:00 pm

NOTES: Injuries: Forward Cheyne Matheson remains out indefinitely with an upper body injury. Forward Kyle Bowman missed Thursday’s game with a shoulder injury but played on Friday in St. Marys. Forward Austin Mattson missed Friday’s game with an arm injury but is expected to return to the lineup soon…Alex Seguin extended his point streak to eleven games with a goal against Strathroy on Thursday and an assis t in Friday’s game against St. Marys. Seguin leads the team in scoring with 25 points (14 goals, 11 assists) and he is tied for first in the entire Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League with four game winning goals…The Flyers have the best penalty kill percentage in the Western Conference wi th 87.6% and also lead the conference in short handed goals with 6…Leamington native Brett Babkirk scored his first goal of the season on Fr iday but he already has 15 assists and currently sits in third place for most points of all defencemen in the GOJHL.

Forwards Tony Spidalieri and Matt Ogden celebrate the Flyers first goal in their 5-2 win over the Strathroy Rockets. (Photo by Shelly Quick)

Peewee Minors

win, tie

The Reid Funeral Home Minor Peewees played two hard fought games over the weekend.

On Friday they took on Erie Northshore on the Unico rink. The Caps fell behind in the first, letting Erie take a 2-0 lead six minutes into the game. The Caps pressed hard and were rewarded with two goals in the second on goals by Joseph Alfano, assisted by Justin Brown, and the second goal coming from Spencer Wiebe unassisted. Brett Thomas put the locals up 3-2 with four minutes to go in the third.

The Storm pulled their goalie late and took advantage of a Caps’ error and scored the equalizer with two seconds remaining to end the game in a 3-3 tie. Matt Ciliska picked up the tie in net.

On Saturday they were at home again, this time on the Heinz rink, taking on the Windsor Jr. Spitfires. This game was a defensive battle by both teams with the only goal of the game coming from Jeron Kir, assisted by Kiel Reid, on a wrist shot that got through the Spits goalie with three minutes left in the first.

It turned into a very exciting finish late in the third, but the Caps learned from the previous night’s late goal slip-up and did the little things needed to keep the puck out of danger, eating up the last few seconds to preserve the much deserved victory.

Tristan Edmondson was stellar in goal, making numerous key saves throughout to earn his first shutout of the season.

Well done boys and girls!

Flyers join Read-A-Thon

Six members of the Leamington Flyers Junior B hockey team visited Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School on Friday, October 28th to participate in their annual Read-A-Thon. The players read to Mrs. Policella’s Grade 6 class and Mrs. Mastronardi’s Grade 7 class. Following the readings the players answered questions on everything from their favourite NHL hockey team to their favourite foods and they also signed autographs for the students. Above, Flyers players Ron Soucie, Tyler Quigley, Cheyne Matheson, Tony Spidalieri, Nick Beaune and Matt Ogden pose with Mrs. Mastronardi’s Grade 7 class. At left, Cheyne Matheson reads to Mrs. Policella’s Grade 6 class.

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Uni-Fab Atom Majors played some very good hockey on the weekend when they hosted Belle River on Saturday and traveled to LaSalle on Sunday.

The score on Saturday did not tell how the team played. The Caps took a very early lead, scoring in the first minute of play. Trent Pickle found the back of the net from a rebound off Matt Carvalho’s low shot. Nick Klassen collected the other assist on Pickle’s goal. The Caps played very well for two periods, but in the third they fell away from the game plan and gave up three big goals, losing the game 6-1. The team traveled to LaSalle on Sunday and in the first took it to the Sabres with many scoring opportunities, but

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trailed 1-0. In the second the Caps out-chanced the Sabres once again and tied the game up 1-1. Matt Carvalho got the Caps started with the goal and Owen Lindsay got the lone assist. Owen put his team in the lead 2-1 with Trent Pickle getting the lone assist. Owen drove home Pickle’s rebound from the F2 position, just like the coaching staff keeps preaching to the team.

The Sabres scored two in the third for the lead in this game for the second time, 3-2. With Tyler Dibbley on the bench the Caps had six attackers deep in the LaSalle end of the ice. Matt Carvalho worked the puck into the Sabres’ corner and found line mate Nico Gualtieri out front and he banged one home with only 12 seconds left for the tie. Trent Pickle picked up the assist in Nico’s goals for a two-point night.

This game was a team effort and it shows that the game is never over until you hear the final buzzer. This is what the coaches are looking for out of this team – 100% effort from each and every one of the players for the whole game.

The team will host Amherstburg next Friday at Unico. Game time is 7:00 p.m.

View the Activity Guide: www.leamington.ca/residents/recreation_Guide.asp

Please Note: Early Registration for the Winter 1 Session begins on Mon. Nov. 7 at 7 a.m. for one week, followed by regular registration ($5.00 extra fee) during the week of Nov. 14. Register early! Too often, people wait until the day a program is to begin to register. Register early to ensure that programs run as scheduled. Membership at the Complex is very affordable and convenient. There are no initiation fees or sign-up fees.

Youth Programs include: Red Cross swim lessons, Nancy Pattison dance classes, tae kwon do, karate, P.A. Day Camps, winter indoor soccer, youth basketball on Monday evenings from 6-7 p.m., youth Spikes volleyball on Monday and Friday from 4-6 p.m., babysitting courses, Home Alone courses, Kirk Bowman hockey camp starts Mon. Nov. 7 – open to boys and girls to advance their hockey skills, or purchase a skate/swim/gym pass for youth ages 13 and under.

Adults Programs include:

• Scuba, masters, adult swim lessons, adult lane and recreational swims

• Weight room and cardio equipment

• Meet with a personal trainer or nutrition and wellness coach to help you set new goals!

• Prevention program – an exercise class geared to people with health concerns

• Fitness and aquafitness schedules – over 50 classes per week included in the annual membership fee

• Red Cross First Aid Training classes for individuals or workplace employees to become WSIB certified for Health & Safety requirements

• The Right Weigh to Lose It – an instructor-led exercise and nutrition program. See results!

• Rec skating and shinny hockey

From the swimming pool to the weight room to the arenas, the Complex has something for Every…Body! Come for a tour and see just how easy it is to get yourself started into a regular exercise routine.

Midget Minors win

4-3 and 4-2

The Southpoint Capital Midget Minors beat Essex on Friday at the Heinz rink. Off to a rocky start, Essex scored three quick ones in the first. Near the end of the second, Noah Morris put one in, assisted by Kyle Dama and Tyler Dyck to bring the score to 3-1 for Essex. In the third there were three goals by Southpoint, Derek Toews (assisted by Dama), Morris (assisted by Spencer Klassen) and Dama (assisted by Eric Taylor). The final score 4-3.

On Saturday night at the WFCU Centre, Southpoint beat Riverside 4-2. Goals were scored by Morris (unassisted), Taylor (assisted by Morris), Dyck (assisted by Taylor, Dalton Enns), and Morris (assisted by Dyck).

Good luck to the team this weekend as they battle in the Silver Stick Qualifier in Woodstock.

Mini golfers record 108 aces

October 27 saw 57 Golden Years mini golfers hit the greens for their weekly gathering at Colasanti’s.

A record-setting 108 aces were recorded in total with Ken Brook leading the field with 6, followed closely by Mavis Rutter and Laurie Hylton with 5 each. Four fell for Liz Scratch, Bill Mayville, Gerry Wilkinson, John Unrau, Julia Kos, Marie Lasi and Carolyn Daudlin. Eleanor Wilkinson, Annie MacLeslie, Donna Wiebe, Gary Honey and Bill Taylor each recorded 3 aces. Two each fell for Art Sweet, Ernie, Stan Vickery, Iggy Arner, Winnie Moore, Eleanor Brook, Ken Womack, Herb Ascott, Eva, Allen Rutter, Shirley Thiessen, Barry Sweet, Doug Vickery, Andy Orsini, Mary MacRae and Linda Walsh. Rounding out the day with 1 each were Gerrit Vriesen, Barb Murphy, Barb Symes, Don Ribble, Eileen McIntosh, Janet Annison, Pat Womack, Duane McIntosh, Lloyd Honey, Barb Arner, Cam Keith, Loretta Carter, Margaret Graham, Caroline Ascott, Mary Ann Vickery and John Murphy.

Lowest score for 36 holes went to Gerry Wilkinson with a remarkably low score of 70. First place on the day with a 241 went to Team Aces (Art Sweet, Gerrit Vriesen, Frank Lasi, Neil Quick). There was a tie between Team 2 (Eleanor Wilkinson, Ernie, Stan Vickery, Annie MacLeslie) and Team 15 (Mary Ann Vickery, Doug Vickery, Bill Taylor) for second place at 242. Third place was nailed down by Team Jacks (Duane MacIntosh, Ken Brook, Lloyd Honey).

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Happy Haunting

On AM 800 a couple of weeks ago, there was a very interesting conversation regarding Halloween. This only made me more aware of what I call the ‘anti-Halloween’ movement in this country. People called in from all over to discuss why they were opposed to it.

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In the home I grew up in, and I am willing to guess in the homes most of my friends grew up in as well, Halloween had nothing to do with religion. Simply, it was a time to dress up in whatever costume we could scrounge up from the odds and ends in the cedar closet. It was also a chance to eat copious amounts of candy and hoard the rest in a pillowcase under my bed until it rotted. Mostly it was a night of freedom – hours of running in the twilight from house to house in our wooded neighbourhood, collecting candy with my best friends.

At a friend’s house the other night, their daughter announced that she was excited to be heading off this Halloween alone with her friends, no parents. I recall very clearly the first time I was able to do this with my group. It was dark and scary and so much fun! The worst things that ever happened while out was we were chased by a dog, tripped and ripped our costume or we didn’t make it to my aunt’s in time to get a popcorn ball.

Smashed pumpkins and soaping frequently occurred, but nobody from our small town that I can remember was ever snatched up by a stranger or found a needle in their apple. The scariest threat those evenings was regarding the number of cavities that I would end up with after eating all the junk. Sad to say, the level of freedom once granted to children on that night would be unthinkable for most parents today.

Trick or treating is not the same for kids today, or is it? We are fearful of the predators that we hear about on online registries.

While listening to the radio program, it made me sad to hear people talking about doing away with the “pagan” tradition. This tacky, terrifying and wonderfully creative tradition brings a lot of smiles to many children’s and their parents’ faces. It is the last night before the winter weather forces us to hibernate and we can gather and visit with our neighbours door to door. If this holiday disappeared completely, I would forever miss hearing ‘Witchy Woman’ piped out from my neighbour’s speakers, over and over again.☺

Some say that it is the lack of meaning the holiday has, besides the promotion of make-believe, mischief making and gluttony. But I say, what is wrong with one day that is for no other purpose than to give in to your wild abandon as long as no one gets hurt?

Perhaps I am disappointed because we live in a very safe little town with lots of kids, but it seems every year there are fewer and fewer showing up at my door. Mind you, not many families are having seven or eight kids like the ones we grew up in. I enjoy having kids walk up my driveway to my door, to see how cute or scary they look and the creative costumes that they have made with the help of their friend, mother or grandparent.

If you, like me, feel guilty the next day over the number of mini chocolate bars you ate or the raunchy costume you may have adorned, then somberly take a moment to celebrate the ‘Day of the Dead’ and the people that have passed and we miss daily. Those that I remember would be happy to see us all enjoying life, having fun, visiting our neighbours, wearing costumes and safely testing our first moments of freedom. It brings a smile to my face to think of my brother who passed away and what his words of wisdom would be regarding the worst thing that could happen to us on Halloween. Not only would it be missing out on his favourite Aunt Marion’s candy apples but Aunt Edie’s popcorn balls as well!

Oh yes, and beware of the toothbrush!

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Wreath Workshop

Each year in November, the Leamington Horticultural Society presents a wreathmaking workshop. The society volunteers cut and prepare the evergreens, dried natural materials and collect some interesting holiday decorations. You choose the materials to create your own unique display. There will be lots of volunteers to help you get started. As well as wreaths, swags and outdoor pots can be made. Come early for the best selection of materials. Pots can be made for $35, using a pot, which the Horticultural Society provide that can be inserted into your own urn. Straw wreath bases will be provided, but you can recycle one that you have used previously for $25 with a new wreath and $20 using your own. A swag can be created for $20. Society members will have several already-made wreaths on display for inspiration. These are donated to several facilities about town. The workshop will be held on Saturday November 19 at the Leamington United Church, 9 John Street, from 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

ERCA is seeking for nominees for Conservation Awards

Do you know a conservationist?

Do you know someone who has contributed to environmental improvements in the past year? If so, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) wants to hear about them! ERCA is calling for nominations for its 2011 Conservation Awards. These awards honour and recognize those in the community who have made outstanding contributions towards improving our natural environment, and ultimately the health and quality of life in the Essex Region.

There is a critical need for local environmental protection and restoration. While the United Nations has indicated that at a minimum, at least 12% of any region must consist of natural areas, in the Essex Region merely 7.5% of the local landscape remains in its natural state. It is extremely important to recognize and thank all those who make a tangible contribution toward achieving this goal. The annual awards will be presented to individuals and organizations in the following categories:

• The Youth Award recognizes a youth leader who has undertaken habitat or conservation projects or activities and is a student in the elementary or secondary schools in the region.

• The Education Award for excellence in conservation education programs or projects in schools, organizations, companies, youth groups, etc.

• The Volunteer Award for outstanding effort in volunteering time and services for conservation programs and projects;

• The Environmental Achievement Award for programs or projects which have enhanced the regions environment. In addition to individuals and organizations, municipalities can also be nominated for environmental achievements.

To submit a nomination, simply write a one-page summary of the individual or organizational accomplishments that merit the receipt of the award, or contact ERCA to receive a nomination form. Please be sure to include the category, name, address and phone number of the nominee, in addition to your own name, address and telephone number. Nominations can also be submitted online or download a nomination form from our website at erca.org on the About ERCA page and click on ‘Conservation Awards’. Nominations close on Friday, December 9, 2011.

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For more information on any of these awards, please contact Danielle Breault Stuebing at 519-776-5209 ext. 352. Nominations can be faxed to 519 776 8688, or e-mailed to dstuebing@erca.org. The awards, presented since 1992, will be presented at ERCA’s Annual General Meeting in January 2012.

Bill Sherk and Catherine Riediger with the pots Catherine made at the 2010 workshop. (Submitted

Canadian volleyball players Maverick Hatch and Martin Reader, sponsored by Velocity Volleyball of Leamington, were also part of the presentation and gave talks on the impact of sports and setting and attaining goals in life.

Auditions for local showcase of talent

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Nov. 12

Ensemble and Community Living Essex County, working in partnership to support families, are pleased to invite local artists to audition for the 2nd Annual Windsor-Essex Loves Talent Showcase to be held on February 4th and 5th, 2012.

The Windsor-Essex Loves Talent Showcase will again provide local performers an opportunity to showcase their talents i.e. singing, dancing, juggling, etc. It will be possible to accommodate artists who wish to perform to recorded music, as well as competitors with live musical accompaniment.

Auditions for the Talent Showcase will be held on Saturday, November 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the office of Community Living Essex County located at 372 Talbot Street North in Essex and will be open to those 10 to 21 years of age.

Those interested in auditioning can RSVP by email to ensemble@communitylivingessex.org, or by calling Jackie Barraco at 519776-6483, ext 225.

The Windsor-Essex Loves Talent Showcase is being presented to raise funds to assist children who have a disability to be active and involved in their community.

The Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the annual Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, November 26 at 6 p.m.

Every year the Chamber organizes an evening of family fun at Colasanti’s to raise money for the Christmas Parade

This year the fundraising dinner at Colsanti’s is Friday, November 4. Dinner is from 5 – 7:30 p.m., with mini golf, games and bumper cars from 6 to 9 p.m. This evening is quite fun and the cost is only $15 for adults and $10 for children under 10 or a family pack (2 adults/2 children for $45). This price includes dinner and all the other activities.

OBITUARY

Frederick Mosey

Frederick Joseph Mosey, 95 years, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens in Leamington.

Beloved husband of Dorothy (Grace) of Leamington. Dear father of Tom and his wife Janet of Kingsville, and the late Wayne (1989). Loving grandfather to 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a sister, Thelma Jennings, brothers Lloyd and Lyle, and two great-grandchildren.

Fred worked for Canada Post for 36 years in Chatham and Leamington. He served in WWII from 1940-1945 with the R.C.E. and the R.C.E.M. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #290 Leamington, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #84 Leamington, the Sun Parlor Curling Club, Past President of the Leamington Lawn Bowling Club, and Past President of the Canadian Cancer Society Leamington Branch. Fred was a Charter Member of the Blue Water Heritage Club of Postal Workers, Associate Member of the Association of Postal Officials, and he served as a Life Elder of the United Church in Leamington.

Visiting was at the Hammond Funeral Home, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley (519-825-7741) on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m.

Funeral service Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from the Leamington United Church, 9 John Street in Leamington with Rev. Paul Rodey officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society. www.hammondfuneralhome.ca.

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

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

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

GOING SOUTH FORthe winter? In case of any emergencies that may happen, your insurance company may not cover you. Protect your home and contents. If you need a trustworthy, reliable person to check on your home while youʼre away, call Jenny for reasonable rates at 519-819-2002 for details. References & police clearance is available. oc26-no2

HELPWANTED

POSITIVE PROMOTIONS IS AN "OFF-SITE" Business Management Office servicing Power Sport, Marine, RV, Home Improvement, and Auto Dealers for over 15 years. The relationship we build with our Dealers benefits both the Dealer and their Customers. POSITIVE PROMOTIONS HAS ANEED FOR ATERRITORIALDEALER AGENTfor this area to build Dealer relations. Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, disciplined individual would have an opportunity to build an outstanding residual income. Positive Promotions success is founded on relationship building, if you are relationship builder, contact us to explore. Please forward resume to: 333 McIntyre St. East North Bay, ON. P1V 1C9 Or email brad@positivepromotions.ca. FOR SALE

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SAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY& SAVE MONEYwith your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. FREE UNLIMITED LONG DISTANCE - Home Phone & Highspeed. You're Approved! No Deposits, No Credit Checks. CALLTalk Canada Home Phone Today! Visit www.talkcana da1.com or Toll-Free 1-866-867-8293. CAN'TGETUPyour stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help? No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6590.

HEALTH

GETPAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416730-5684 ext. 2243. Joanna@mert ontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca.

VACATION/TRAVEL

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LEAMINGTON ONTARIO CANADA

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington

PUBLIC WORKS – LABOURER / OPERATOR

The Human Resources Office will receive resumes for the above noted position. Under the direction of the Operations Supervisors, this position is employed in an outside work environment, exposed to all weather conditions. Physical work is required of this position involving heavy lifting, shoveling, digging, walking, use of hand and power tools and operation of municipal vehicles and equipment. For complete details regarding this position’s duties, qualifications and wage rate please visit our website at www.leamington.ca or visit the Municipal Office at 111 Erie St. N. Leamington. APPLICATION DEADLINE is: 4:00 p.m. Monday November 14, 2011.

MEETING

T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Group meets every Monday 6 p.m. at Wheatley United Church. Call Cheryl at 519-825-9194 or Ellen at 519-825-4317 or visit website: www.TOPS.org. Everyone welcome. tf

EMPLOYMENT OPPS.

PART-TIME JOBS - Make your own schedule, sell chocolate bars to make $$$, decide where and when you sell, start and stop when you want. Tel: 1-800-383-3589.

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

SKILLED WORKERS Always in Demand. Pre-employment Welder, Millwright/Machinist program. 16 weeks and write first year apprenticeship exam. Be ready for high paying, in demand trades jobs. Starts Jan. 3, 2012. GPRC Grande Prairie Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

CITYOF YELLOWKNIFE Lifeguard/Instructor. Come join the adventure in the Diamond Capital of North America! The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking an enthusiastic and qualified individual to assume the position of Lifeguard/Instructor at the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool in Yellowknife. The City offers an attractive salary of $54,270 $63,652 plus housing allowance, comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance. For more information on this position and the qualifications required, please refer to the City of Yellowknife's web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at (867) 920-5603. Submit resumes in confidence no later than November 11, 2011, quoting competition #602-138U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A2N4, Fax: (867) 669-3471, or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca. Hiring Journeyman Status AUTOBODYTECHNICIAN or Journeyman PAINTER for fast-paced work environment. Competitive wages, accommodations, moving incentives. Phone 306-453-2511, email: regalautobody@sasktel.net or fax 306-453-2575. AZ FASTApproved Drivers Wanted. Full-time, average trip 500 mile radius. Home throughout the week, competitive rates, benefits & Incentive Program. Paid waiting time & border crossings. TOLL-FREE 1-800-5672609 Ext. 230, Fax: 519-644-9059, www.elginmotorfreight.com.

BUSY RV DEALERSHIP looking for experienced technician. Fax resume to 519-326-6567. au24-tf

LESSONS

MUSIC LESSONS IN WHEATLEY. Private lessons on guitar, mandolin and bass with international touring artist John Law. All levels and styles - $25/lesson. Come for a one lesson refresher or book the whole summer. (June-Sept. dates available). 519-825-7436 or info@thelaws.ca. jn8-tfc

PERSONALS

LET'S TALK MAN-TO-MAN - If you're

a man who's had sex with a man we want to hear what's on your mind. Be part of our confidential survey and help us build a healthy community. Call us toll-free: 1-855-846-MALE (6253). Learn more at malecall.ca.

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GETAN INSTANTCASH LOAN Any Time You Need! Pawn or Sell your Watch or Jewelry at Online Pawn Shop Securely from Home. Call Toll-Free 1-888-435-7870, www.PawnUp.com.

ARE YOUR FRIENDS MARRIED? Isn't it time you called MISTYRIVER INTRODUCTIONS? Matching singles with their life partners for 17 years, we can find you someone special!. www.mistyriverintros.com or CALL (519) 658-4204.

TRUE ADVICE! True clarity! True Psychics! 1-877-342-3036 (18+) $3.19/minute 1-900-528-6258; www.truepsychics.ca.

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/shortterm relationships, free to try! 1-877297-9883. Talk with single ladies. Call #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Talk now! 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+)

LEGALSERVICES

CRIMINALRECORD? Guaranteed record removal since 1989. Confidential. Fast. Affordable. Our A+ BBB rating assures employment/travel freedom. Call for free information booklet. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866972-7366). RemoveYourRecord.com.

STEELBUILDINGS

DO-IT-YOURSELF STEELBUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Make an offer! Ask about FREE DELIVERY, most areas! CALLFOR QUICK QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

BUILDING SALE... FINALCLEARANCE. "ROCK BOTTOM PRICES"

25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

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BUSINESS OPPS.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOMINATE an outstanding young person, aged 6 to 17, for the 2011 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards before Nov. 30. Nomination forms at www.ocna.org, from this newspaper, or call 905-639-8720, ext 239. Recognize our leaders of tomorrow.

AUTOMOTIVE

MOTOR VEHICLE dealers in Ontario MUSTbe registered with OMVIC. To verify dealer registration or seek help with a complaint, visit www.omvic.on.ca or 1-800-943-6002.

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The Family Life ‘N Style Expo held October 21 and 22 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex featured 46 diverse vendor booths set up for the Expo showcasing a variety of products and services such as chiropractic, spa services, purses, jewelry, fitness, massage, financial, living green, etc. Speakers throughout the day Saturday included: Dr. Chan, OB/GYN, and Dr. Stapleton, epidural services, from Leamington District Memorial Hospital and various presentations and demonstrations by Strong Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Clinic, acupuncture by Renew Physiotherapy, and a free yoga class by Complex fitness instructors. The grand prize of a $600 travel voucher from CAALeamington was won by Louise Quenneville, Stoney Point.

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Lee-Anne Setterington has opened up an antique shop, Liddle Treasures, at 25 Talbot St. W., Leamington. The store features new and old vintage wares and antique collectibles from a variety of local antique dealers. Last week the store featured handmade quilts! Liddle Treasures is open Thursday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday the store opens at noon. Lee-Anne is pictured here with her bulldog Quake. To find out more information, drop in or like them on Facebook. There are different dealers and new deals every week.

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