Leamington Council will hold its inaugeral meeting for the newly elected Council on a special night.
The swearing in of the seven-member Council will take place on Wednesday, December 1 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Mayor-Elect John Paterson will take his oath as well as Charlie Wright as Deputy-Mayor and Councillors Hilda MacDonald, Rick Atkin, Larry Verbeke, Chris Chopchik and John Jacobs.
The new Council will meet for regular business on Monday, December 6, 13 and 20.
The current Council plans to meet November 8 and 15 before the new Council is sworn in.
Cardinal Carter crushes LDSS
The Cardinal Carter Cougars came into this battle of the Leamington teams with a 3 and 2 record while Leamington District Secondary School Lions were 4 and 1. The Cougars dominated the game which ended 68-0. At left, the Cougars returned their first possession of the game just a couple of yards short of a touchdown. Above, the Lions hold on to possession after a scrum for the ball. Cardinal Carter improved their record to 4 and 2, while LDSS fell to 1 and 5. The LDSS team has a predominantly junior squad who have improved over the course of the season and are building for next year. (SUN Photos)
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Leamington Council Shorts - Nov . 1
Lease at Recreation Complex Proposed
The Community Services department has proposed leasing a first floor office at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex to a Windsor Firm that specializes in wheel chairs, walkers and scooters. In response to a concern expressed by Councillor John Paterson about the potential for unfair competition with an existing Leamington business that provides mobility devices, Amanda Smith, Director of Culture and Recreation Services, explained that in the small office they were renting she did not anticipate the Motion Specialties company would be doing much other than servicing county customers without the inconvenience of them having to drive into Windsor.
Housekeeping report on ESAR Drain
Leamington’s Drainage Superintendent, Lu-Ann Barreto, requested Town Council perform some ‘housekeeping’ actions as construction of the East Side Arterial Road drain proceeds. All were intended to make sure the new storm water management arrangement is legal, and that the changes are clearly recorded for the future. These include abandoning a petition for a drain that is not needed because of the final design of the new facility, recording the diversion of some drainage from the Selkirk drainage area to Sturgeon Creek, abandoning the upper portion of the Haggith Drain that is no longer needed since the new drain replaces it, and enclosing the First Concession Drain by the intersection of the new arterial road and Seacliff. All of these actions were anticipated and included in the budget but could not be done until construction had reached this point.
Site Plan for Greenhouse Expansion Approved
The report on a proposed site plan for a greenhouse expansion on Essex County Road 18 was approved by Town Council Monday night. As with all greenhouse site plans, the principal purposes are to ensure safety, compliance with municipal zoning, and satisfactory provision for water management with the new development, all of which were satisfactorily addressed.
Fees for Next Year Presented to Council
The town treasurer presented council with a proposal to establish the fees the town charges. Not surprisingly, many of the user fees have had a minor economic increase due to inflation and increased costs of commodities; few have remained the same. Three items deserve special notice since they can be important to many. A new opportunity for those who want to give using the recreation facility a try (but aren’t sure if they will like it or not) is a one-month membership priced at $58.00 for singles and $106.00 for couples. The
July and August pool pass will not be available next summer. Ice rental time for minor hockey and figure skating will not increase in July. (Unlike other fees, ice time fees run from July to July, not January to January.)
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Councillor Rick Atkin asked administration to prepare a cost analysis of the baseball complex so that the new council would have a clear idea of exactly what maintaining the facility costs the town. Councillor Hilda MacDonald objected to the increase in the membership cost at the Recreation Complex to seniors, however the proposed schedule of fees was passed unamended.
Tornado Relief Fund Final Report
Town council received the final audited report on the financial assistance that was available to the public for uninsured losses suffered in the tornado. Of the $400,000 that was available, all but $55,793.22 (just under 14%) was spent. While about $25,000 of the money spent went toward the cost of providing and advertising the program, just under $320,000 was paid out to the public who suffered losses.
Reserve Aug 19 to 21, 2011 for Next Year’s Tomato Festival!
Town council received a grant request from the Tomato Festival Committee to help with next summer’s event, but a request with a twist. The Festival Committee wants to apply for a Federal Department of Canadian Heritage grant in the amount of $27,100, but to qualify it must have signed evidence of concrete support from the municipality. Thus, the request for a $13,000 grant plus a donation of in-kind services valued at $17,650 is contingent on the Festival’s Federal grant being approved. Otherwise, the grant request will be considered as usual at budget time next spring.
Water Supervisor to get Pay Hike
Under pay equity legislation, when the job of an employee changes materially, it must be re-assessed and compensated accordingly. Due to legislative changes that is what happened to the job of water supervisor here in town. Reevaluation using the town’s pay rating system resulted in a change in pay level that will be applied retroactively to January 1st. The Water Supervisor position is now in the same pay grade as the Pollution Control Superintendent.
The next regular meeting of Council is Monday, November 8 at 7 p.m.
Hillman Church - the little church with a big heart
By Sheila McBrayne
As more and more small rural churches are closing their doors, Hillman United Church is a one-of-kind small church with a small congregation and huge heart.
That big heart loyalty of its 20 members and “community friends” has kept this church open for 113 years. Located at the corner of County Road 37 and 1818 Oak St. E. Leamington in Mersea Township, the little white church with its original pews, old hymn books and Old Testaments boasts a loyal membership that assembles every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. to listen to guest speakers and lay ministers.
“We don’t have a choir; we all sing,” said Lawrence Hillman, the key-keeper of the church. Lawrence is also a descendant of the church’s founder, Ellis Hillman, who came to the area from England. After seeing men killing and hurting each other at war, he decided to spread the word of peace and God’s Word. He built Hillman Church in 1897 and the small, but mighty church keeps going. “How it keeps going, I don’t know, but it does. It just takes care of itself,” said Lawrence. The United Church Women (UCW) group has two members. “We don’t have Sunday school anymore –we don’t have any kids,” said Lawrence, who estimated the average age of parishioners to be about 65 to 70 years old.
During a tour of the church, there wasn’t much in the main room that wasn’t purchased by a member, donated by a member or made by a member. Neighbour Myles Truax made the church’s hand carved pulpit. A scale replica of the church sits proudly at the front of the church. Jack Tiessen donated the wood used to make the model and Ernie Drieger built it to commemorate the church’s 100th anniversary. The flags and holders were also donated. Actually, it’s the second set of flags that were donated as the first ones were stolen from the church. The communion table – donated; tall lights – donated; table clothes, covers, pictures, plaques – all donated. Even a PA system was donated so that everyone hears the speaker.
Walking into the front of the church you’ll notice a beautiful stained glass window over the doorway, which was donated to the church by Nelson Mooney in memory of his parents who were past members. It was designed and made by Blanche Reid.
When the church needed new siding a young contractor from Chatham was awarded the job as he came in with the lowest bid for the job. As it turns out, the contractor had attended Sunday school functions at the church when he was boy. His mother came out to the site one day and spent hours pouring over the scrapbooks that have been kept about the church and its congregation. That’s when he decided to knock off the extra $1,000 from the bill because he said his mom had such a great day just reminiscing.
A couple of years ago when the church put on a new roof the work was completed and one of the parishioners just paid the bill. “The bill never did go through the treasury – one of the members picked up the tab I guess,” said Law-
rence.
“It’s a great thing,” said Lawrence. The only expenses the church incurs are hydro bills, insurance and membership dues to the United Church of Canada. “Anything we need just seems to appear,” said Lawrence.
There was talk about closing Hillman United Church a few years back, but the congregation fought the closure, citing that they have never “cost” the Presbytery anything. In fact, Hillman Church has its original deed which states the church belongs to the Young People’s Methodist Sunday School, not the presbytery. When the day comes that the church closes, the church is to be returned to the original Hillman farm. “It’s always been Hillman Church, but it has changed over the years to include Methodist, Baptist, it was Mennonite at one time and United,“ said Lawrence who also keeps up the church’s scrapbooks.
Neighbouring Wesley United Church wasn’t as fortunate. That small rural church on Highway #3 closed last year. Wesley United was in the same charge as Hillman and the closing actually brought a couple of new members over to Hillman.
The late Howard Jones was one of those members who joined after the Wesley closing. At the end of each month a birthday party is held with cake and ice cream for members celebrating a birthday. Traditionally, the birthday celebrant puts pennies in the amount of their age in separate collection. Lawrence tells the story of how Howard, when he turned 99, put in a loonie and looked for treasurer Bill Derbyshire for his penny change. Howard was really looking forward to being able to put the full $1 on the plate for his 100th birthday. Unfortunately, Howard passed away and wasn’t able to do this. However, his son attended that Sunday on Howard’s behalf and put 100 loonies in the collection.
Hillman United Church holds card parties on the first and third Friday of every month. They have a Christmas party, usually with some musical entertainment. “It’s nothing fancy, but it suits us fine,” said Lawrence.
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What is a lame duck council?
Editor SHEILA MCBRAYNE
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Most people are familiar with the term ‘lame duck’, and know that it refers to the time before a newly elected town council is sworn in and has its first meeting. But what does this term actually mean? Well, here’s the answer.
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Under the Municipal Act, council is restricted in the actions it may take starting from the first day of the election for a new council if less than three quarters of the current council are going to be returned to office by acclamation. That was the case here in Leamington, so council has been in a ‘lame duck’ condition since nominations closed.
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There are four prohibitions during this period. The first is that council cannot appoint or remove from office any officer of the municipality (like the chief administrative officer or the clerk of the municipality). The second is that council cannot hire or fire any employee of the municipality. The third is that council cannot sell or dispose of any real or personal property of the municipality which has a value exceeding $50,000 at the time of disposal. Lastly, council cannot make any expenditure or incur any other liability which exceeds $50,000 unless it was included in the approved budget before nomination day in the election.
The first two restrictions prevent a defeated council from ‘punishing’ or improperly ‘rewarding’ people before leaving office. The second two prevent the outgoing council from making any surprise ‘grand gesture’ that the next council, like it or not, would have to live with.
Thinking back to our recent tornado experience, you will be reassured to learn that none of these restrictions prevent a municipality from taking any action in the event of an emergency.
The inauguration of the new Council is set for Wednesday, December 1 at 7 p.m. puttingthe lame duck to rest.
It’s funny what we remember. This week Halloween and preparing for the “Fall Back” time change opened the floodgate on childhood memories. It’s funny to think how small our lives were when we were kids. So flashback about 30 years ago and picture a farm girl with no link to the outside world, except maybe for the three channels on television that our antenna picked up.
My dad was a farmer and my mom didn’t drive. So, living on a farm – 10 km to the nearest town – needless to say, my dad was my lifeline to the outside world. I remember every Halloween my brother and I had to wait until our dad came in from the fields (usually combining soybeans while the weather was good). Dad wouldn’t come in until dark.
Halloween was a really big deal in our house because we didn’t get a lot of candy on any regular basis. So, when Halloween came along my brother and I begged to go into town, but, of course, we had to wait until dark. Up until last year, the Daylight Savings Time used to end on the weekend before Halloween.
In my little world I thought that we set our clocks back one hour just so we could go trick or treating earlier. I know, it sounds ridiculous now, but let me tell you, I thought I was pretty important to have time set back one hour just for me.
There are many things I believed to be true when I was a kid, mostly because my dad told me tall tales and I believed every word he said. Another funny memory I have was when I thought my uncle was my dad. For some reason in my little world I had the notion that your uncle had to be older than your father, that’s why he was your uncle and not your dad. I know how absolutely ridiculous this sounds today and again I’m going to remind you that we had little outside contact. So, imagine my surprise when I found out that my dad was older than my uncle. I was devastated. I wanted to keep the dad I had. I didn’t want my uncle to be my dad.
So I thought I had this life-changing secret that I wasn’t going to tell anyone – ever! Well, that lasted about two days when I felt compelled to tell my older brother the truth about our family. He laughed, and laughed, and laughed some more when he told Mom and Dad my little secret. They could laugh all they wanted, I got to keep my dad.
The good news is that I’ve been able to carry on the tradition of making up stories that my nephews always fell for. My favourite was when I went to Newfoundland and took a picture of a field of round straw bales that they cover in white plastic and leave dispersed over the field. When going through my pictures from the trip, I told my nephew they grew really big marshmallows out there… where did he think marshmallows came from? And so it continues…
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What is one of the items on your “Bucket List” – a wish list of things you’d like to do before you kick the bucket?
Betty Seili
“Just to continue enjoying my life with family and the people who are important to me.”
Jason Chambers
“I would like to go on an Alaskan brown bear hunt. It’s about a $20,000 trip and I’d love to go.”
Soli Deo Gloria Singers will present “The Lord’s Prayer”
The Soli Deo Gloria Singers, under the direction of Paul Dueck and Nancy Dyck, are set to present their fall concert titled “The Lord’s Prayer”.
The Lord’s Prayer is the most familiar, most loved, and most frequently spoken prayer in the Christian tradition. We learned it as children and taught it to our own children; yet despite its divine simplicity, it is not really a child’s prayer. It is a disciple’s prayer. Jesus taught it first to his disciples in answer to their request: “Lord, teach us to pray.” The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer which only a disciple can pray – it is a prayer which only one who is committed to Jesus Christ can take upon his/her lips with any meaning.
Composers have, through the centuries, found inspiration in and brought meaning to the words of Jesus’ prayer, setting it to music in a wide variety of styles and traditions. During this concert you will hear the choir perform five versions of the Lord’s Prayer, in four languages, including the familiar 1935 composition by Albert Malotte, a Latin rendition from the Taize community, a lively rhythmic Spanish version composed by Roberto Casino, and the meditative “Vater Unser” by Rimsky Korsakov.
Composers have also focused specifically on the six petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. Handel’s “Holy Art Thou” (Largo), the “Sanctus” from Mozart’s “Requiem” and Joyce Eiler’s “Thy Will Be Done” remind us of the holiness, supremacy and divinity of God as reflected in the phrases “Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done”. Petitions that relate to our needs for maintenance of life, forgiveness and help in temptation will be heard in numbers like “Feed Us Now” (Allen), “Schaffe in mir, Gott” (Brahms) and “Herr, Gedenke Nicht” (Mendelssohn).
The Lord’s Prayer ends with the powerful affirmation: “For Thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory.” The concert concludes with the majestic music of J.S. Bach – “Glory to God”. Come join the Soli Deo Gloria Singers as they take you in song through the Lord’s Prayer, in all its divinity, simplicity and holiness and are reminded that it is God, through Christ, who taught us to pray, and it is God who hears our prayers.
The two concerts will take place on Sat. Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. and Sun. Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. at the UMEI auditorium, 614 Mersea Rd. 6 just west of Hwy 77, north of Leamington. Tickets are $10 for adults ($12 at the door) and $5 for children ($6 at the door) and are available at the Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, UMEI or from choir members. For more information, please call UMEI during school hours at 519-326-7448.
Mike Hodgson
“Spend a week on the beach in the sun with no interruptions and no worries.”
“Win a lot of money so that I can make sure everyone who matters to me lives comfortably.”
Queen for the Day
The day many of us dream about had arrived. I was to be ‘Queen for the Day’. I donned my best dress, my white gloves, glittery jewels, my fur coat, shoes and my crown. Would my day on the throne be everything I had dreamed of?
Have you every wondered about how you would spend your day as Queen or King? Perhaps you have dreamed about how your life may change if you won the lottery.
Lifestyles Lifestyles
This past Saturday night we were invited to a Halloween party; one certainly to be attended by a cast of daft characters.
We arrived in style in a loaded down van driven by Marc Anthony. It carried a couple of witches, Spartacus, and a random chunky tourist. Cleo, the Queen of England and I shared the back seat, which was a little daft, if I must say so! There was no ‘pomp and circumstance’ upon are arrival, just a quiet greeting from a few pumpkin heads.
The décor was eerie and, as with most soirees, we all hovered around the well-laden food table. Queen or not, I ate from a paper plate, served myself and if not for my fur coat, I may have frozen to death.
So far being ‘The Queen’ couldn’t be further from my dream. To top it off, ‘The Queen of Hearts’ arrived. Not only did she reign over me in her lavish gown, her pursed heart-shaped lips led no one to doubt that ‘that’ Queen was leading the party.
When all is said and done, my vision of being a ‘Queen for the Day’ does not include diamonds and jewels or riding around in a fine chariot but maybe some basic pampering and some ‘me’ time.
My vision may include waking up refreshed and energized and then heading out for a walk or run, returning to the aroma of a fresh pot of coffee, then enjoying it on my deck next to the chiminea with a good book. The rest of my day would follow a similar suit, perhaps including a mani and pedi topped of with a dinner out. Not having a ‘schedule for the day’ would be a real treat.
Reflecting on the party, I wonder whether a Queen’s life is really all it is cracked up to be? Personally, I think the lawn gnomes had it made in the shade, hanging out in the garden while I wearied my hand with the royal wave. Note: Any of us have the power to take the scepter in their own hands and create the day they dream of, one minute at a time.
Liisa Pere
Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase 2010
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Pictured at right: Pat Wasilewski (left) of the Welcome Wagon organized the October 24th Bridal Showcase. She is pictured with Linda Versnel, who was her assistant for the day. The show featured door prizes, special displays and a bridal fashion show, and each bride who visited received a gift bag. (Sun photo)
Christmas Window DecoratingContest
For all retail and service businesses in Uptown Leamington
Residents of Leamington and area can vote for their favourite decorated window for a chance to win a holiday gift basket. Fill out a ballot and return it to one of the participating merchants
Ballots Boxes located at Gabriele’s, Wharram’s Jewellery, Source For Sports
Poppy Days this weekend
Poppy Days this year are Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6. Royal Canadian Legion Br. 84 members will be out in full force distributing poppies throughout Leamington.
The intention of the Poppy Campaign is to remind Canadians of the sacrifice of the 117,000 Canadians who died in the military, Merchant Navy and Ferry Command in two World Wars, the Korean War and other theatres globally including present-day Afghanistan.
Activities supported by Poppy Trust Funds include: assisting needy veterans, exservice members and their families; purchasing medical appliances; funding medical research and training; providing bursaries to the children and grandchildren of veterans and ex-service members; and funding accommodation, care facilities, meals-on-wheels, transport and related services for veterans, seniors and disabled persons.
Poppy boxes were placed in several locations throughout town Friday, October 29 to kick off this year’s two-week Poppy Campaign.
The Remembrance Day parade and service will take place Thursday, November 11. Participants are asked to form up in the municipal parking lot across from the police station at 10:30 a.m. for departure at 10:40 a.m. They will then parade to the cenotaph on Mill Street for the Remembrance Day Service.
Thank You... Thank You...
A sincere thank you to those who supported me in this election and in the past (since 1985). It has been an honour to represent the people of Leamington and Mersea. It has been very fulfilling and I have enjoyed working with councils, staff and citizens. Together we have accomplished much that will stand the test of time. Leamington is a great place to live, and I extend my best wishes to the new council.
Amanda Smith of The Stir Chicks Bartending Services was serving specialty non-alcoholic cocktails to visitors at her booth at the Welcome Wagon’s Brid-
Showcase
weekend at the Portuguese Club. (Sun photo)
Bride-to-be
Anita Fehr checks out a beautiful necklace at the “Here Comes the Bride” display at the Welcome Wagon’s Bridal Showcase on October 24 at the Portuguese Club. Anita and her fiancé Will Froese were checking out some ideas for their April 30, 2011 wedding. (Sun photo)
Fashion Show at Expo
Fabulous fashions from eight Leamington clothiers were featured at the Life ’N Style Expo Fashion Show on October 23 at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Apparel from Modrigal, Willabee’s, Clothing Bar, The Jean Academy, Clyde Hatch at Ease, Unforgettable, Jacqui G and Mode Tot was elegantly modeled by several volunteers from the community.
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WEDNESDAYS: Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. Johnʼs Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-3263111 for more information.
THURSDAYS: Euchre7:00 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 3
Free "Helping Infants and Children Sleep" Workshop, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Essex Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Room C, Essex. This workshop is led by a Public Health Nurse and is free, but registration is required. Register online at www.wechealthunit.org or call 519-258-2146 ext. 1340.
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.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4
The Leamington Flyers host "Pink at the Rink" to raise money for breast cancer research. Flyers will take on the Chatham Maroons at 7:10 p.m. at the Heinz Arena in Leamington. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game. The Flyers will wear special pink jerseys that will be auctioned off in a silent auction during the game. A number of other items will be auctioned off, including N.H.L. memorabilia, and goaltender Colin Greeley's pink hockey stick.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 -5
Fall Rummage Saleat First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington on Thursdayfrom 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Gently used fall and winter clothing, small household items, children's clothing and toys, books and home decor.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5: Essex & District Lions Club Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Redeemer Church, 15545 County Rd. 8, Essex. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce and non-meat sauce, bread, rolls, dessert and beverage. All ages are welcome. Admission by donation. All funds raised will support charitable needs.
Kingsville Library Adult Book Club, from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Come and discuss your favourite books with an enthusiastic group of fellow readers. This month's selection is "I Know This Much is True" by Wally Lamb.
Pasta Dinner at St. Paulʼs Anglican Church, 92 St. Paul Street, Essex, from 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Adults $8.00, children 6-12 $4.00, children under 6 free. Meal includes pasta (meat or vegetarian), bread, salad, drink and dessert. All are welcome.
Family Country Christmas Dinner & Dance at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, Ruthven. Dinner at 6 p.m., d.j. music begins at 8 p.m. Golf, rides and bumper cars from 6 p.m.9 p.m. Silent auction, visit from Santa at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 10. A family pack of 2 adults and 2 children's tickets is $45. For ticket information, call 519-326-2721. Proceeds benefit the Leamington Christmas Parade.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Leamington - Mersea Historical Society Canada remembers Service 11:00 a.m. at the LMHS Museum, 121 County Rd. 14 (near the intersection of County Rd. 14 & County Rd. 31). Lunch - free will offering. Everyone welcome. Coats for Kids distribution in Leamington will take place from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. If you are in need of a coat, come to Coats for Kids at South Essex Community Council, 215 Talbot St. E. Leamington. Bring the whole family. Turkey dinner buffet, from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. at Harrow United Church. Adults $12.50, children 6-12 $6.00. Takeouts $12.50, call 738-4223 on Nov. 5th and 6th from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Southpoint Minor Hockey presents "Comedy Night" at the Rhine Danube club, a fundraiser to support minor hockey in Leamington and Wheatley. Ticket includes a full course meal and a comedy show by Leo Dufour and company. Tickets are $40.00 and available from any board member or contact Wayne at 519-326-1051 visit the web site at www.southpointminorhockey.com for more information.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7
An open house to celebrate the retirement of teacher Mr. E. Skidmore after 49 years of dedication to students. To be held from 1 - 4 p.m. at St. Louis School Gymnasium, Leamington. Best wishes only.
The Town of Kingsville invites you to the grand opening of the new Unico Community Centre at 37 Beech S., Kingsville, from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Refreshments served.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8
“Leamington After 5” dinnerat Colasantiʼs Tropical Gardens, 6:30 p.m. Cost is $14. Reservations necessary. Call Sharon 519-326-0421. Speakers are Selda Frey, “My Life is an Open Book”, and LeeAnne Setterington of Setterington Religious Gifts. Music by Dale Butler. Coats for Kids distribution in Leamington will take place from 2 p.m.– 8 p.m. If you are in need of a coat, come to Coats for Kids at South Essex Community Council, 215 Talbot St. E. Leamington. Bring the whole family.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Final Leamington Police Auction at the rear of the Police Station, off Hazelton St. Viewing from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Auction begins at 7 p.m.
Coats for Kids distribution in Leamington will take place from 2 p.m.– 8 p.m. If you are in need of a coat, come to Coats for Kids at South Essex Community Council, 215 Talbot St. E. Leamington. Bring the whole family.
Pasta Dinner Benefit for Meagan Balakowski, granddaughter of Stan and Marg Balakowski. Taking place from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, Ruthven. Bake sale, raffle, 50/50 draw. Tickets are $12, available at St. John de Brebeuf, 67 Main St. E., Kingsville, 519-7336591. Or, make a donation at United Communities Credit Union, 328 Main St. E., Kingsville.
Roast Beef Supper from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at St. Andrewʼs United Church, 6425 Main St, Comber. Dinner consists of roast beef, potatoes and gravy, baked beans, squash, coleslaw & homemade pies for dessert. Adults $12.50; children 6-12 $6.00, ages 5 & under - free. No advance tickets necessary.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Kingsville Court Retirement Residence is pleased to announce a Free Breakfast for Seniors 55+, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Tour our facility and enter a chance to win a door prize. Please call for reservations before November 9, 519-733-6558.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13; SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14
The Soli Deo Gloria Singers, a community choir associated with United Mennonite Educational Institute (UMEI) under the direction of Paul Dueck and Nancy Dyck, will present a Fall concert “The Lordʼs Prayer”. Saturday November 13 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 14 at 3:00 p.m. at the UMEI Auditorium at 614 Mersea Rd. 6 just west of Hwy. 77, north of Leamington. The ocncert will include works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Mozart, spirituals and contemporary composers. For ticket info please call UMEI during school hours at 519-326-7448. Tickets available from choir members, Mennonite Savings and Credit Union or UMEI.
FRIDAYS, NOVEMBER 12 & 19, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20
“OZ!” presented by the Talbot Trail Theatre Company. All shows are assigned seating and begin at 7:00 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for ages 6 and up; children 5 and under are free. Concessions will be available. Dinner show will feature Aunt Em's Thanksgiving Extravaganza! and will be on Saturday, November 13, dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $20 per person and sold in advance until Nov. 8. There will be no "show only" seats available for this performance. All performances as well as the dinner show will be held at the Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Street East in Wheatley. Tickets are limited, so call now to reserve yours at 519-825-7433 - ask for Susan!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington, presents Dale Butler and Friends at 7:00 p.m. Special guest: Dr. Stephan McDowell..cello. Free will offering. Proceeds to the Salvation Army community food bank. Refreshments to follow.
Disasters Can Strike Without Warning – Are You Prepared?
There will be a free twohour personal preparedness workshop presented by the Canadian Red Cross on Wed. Nov. 17 from 1-3 p.m. and Wed. Nov. 24 from 5-7 p.m. at Leamington Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 220 Erie St. N.
This program is designed to help individuals and families prepare themselves so they can be self-sufficient for the first 72 hours following a disaster.
Please register by calling 519-326-5216 or 519-3221644.
Anna Marie Schroeder
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9)
Anna Marie Schroeder (nee Radke), born February 15, 1921, went to be with her LORD and SAVIOR, Sunday, October 24, 2010. Ironically, October 24 was the birthday of her late daughter Hilda.
Predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years, William (1997). Loving and inspirational mother to Doris of Leamington and the late Hilda (2008) and her husband Alfred Warkentin of Leamington. Anna Marie found great joy in family and special relationships with each of her twin granddaughters. Cherished grandmother of Amanda Warkentin (Brampton) and Tiffany Warkentin (Victoria, B.C.). Dear sister of Helen Neufeld and late husband Dietrich, the late Lucie Funkenhauser (2010) and husband Karl.
Visitation was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).
A private family funeral service was held on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Pastor Henry Regier officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
LDSS 2009-10 Academic Awards
Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS) presented the 2009-2010 academic awards on Thursday, Oct. 28 where students were recognized for their achievements. The following are the recipients of the awards.
Grade 10: Kathy Bueckert, Chloe Palesh, Kia Peters, Charlotte Unger, Danielle Vandervecht, Davey Watson, Rachel Whaley.
Grade 11: Madison Brothers, Joseph Friesen, Sommer Lee, Spencer Marentette, Sheryl Peters, Alex Stubbs.
Selkirk Shield: Highest Standing Overall
Grade 9: Rebecca Friesen.
Grade 10: Kia Peters.
Grade 11: Spencer Marentette.
A Slap In The Facebook
Have you ever tried watching a bootleg copy of a movie? Like anything ripped off, there are varying degrees of quality, and that’s a huge understatement. I’ve only experienced a few in my lifetime. The first couple were pretty good for quality; a wee bit grainy or dark, but certainly watchable. Then there’s the bootleg offering that will leave you shaking your head and chuckling. You really can’t get too upset though. It’s like complaining to the janitor that the peephole to the women’s locker room is too small.
Take the bootleg copy of The Social Network –the story of Facebook that someone dropped off in my mailbox this past week. The person must have figured that since I’m an enthusiastic Facebook member, I would want to enjoy watching the movie. Fair enough and thank-you, but I had paid my ten bucks earlier in the week and watched it at the theatre with my daughter. Okay, make that twenty bucks. And by the way, just when do your kids start picking up the cheque now and again?
The disc I popped into my DVD player proved that while some bootleg copies are stolen from a film lab or at the hands of an insider, some “old school” copies are manually filmed by camcorder pirates at the local theatre. I’ve never seen a movie jump up and down and up and down and up and down like that since Boogie Nights. I was getting seasick five minutes into the movie. It was like the guy sat on a tack or something as he was about to film the movie.
The sound? It was equally low grade, kind of like listening to the actors as if they
were speaking through styrofoam coffee cups.
I can tell you that the movie (the legal, high quality version) is well worth the investment of time, money and clean conscience. It’s a great story of how brilliant some of our young people are. Mark Zuckerberg was a sophomore at Harvard when he founded (with the help of a few other buddies) Facebook. The movie also tells the true story (and the movie uses real names) of how money and power can corrupt and bankrupt friendships.
Betrayal is a running theme of the movie. And the movie demonstrates that a nerd with fame and influence is still a nerd, complete with social awkwardness and struggles with relationships.
Mark Zuckerberg is the world’s youngest billionaire, in fact he boasts several billion dollars in worth. Zuckerberg is all of 26 years old.
Eat Right For Your Blood Type
Diet number 234 is now underway. I have a good feeling about this one. According to this diet, we should tailor-make our diets according to our blood type. Many Canadians have O-type blood and according to the theory, meat and vegetables work well with their system.
Personally, I have Atype blood – A-negative in fact – so I should avoid red meats and dairy, and as a bonus avoid strenuous exercise too. I conclude from this that I should golf more often, just for health reasons. No burgers at the turn though.
I’ll let you know how this diet works for me. I’m really early into studying it – I’ve yet to read that Hallowe’en candy is bad for my system.
Essex County workplaces recognized for providing healthy workplace programs
This year’s 20 winners from Windsor-Essex County are a diverse group of workplaces that are leading the way in providing comprehensive healthy workplace health promotion programs. In addition, 8 workplaces received Bike Friendly Workplace Awards. All are to be congratulated on their significant achievements. The following are the winners.
Platinum Plus Award Winners: Greater Essex County District School Board and its Joint Employee Assistance Program, H.J. Heinz Company of Canada Limited – Leamington Facility, Leamington District Memorial Hospital, The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington.
Platinum Award Winner: Windsor Regional Hospital.
Gold Award Winners: Bonduelle Ontario Inc., Caesars Windsor, CAW Local 200 Drive for Wellness at Ford/Nemak Windsor, Chrysler Canada – Windsor Facilities, DJ Galvanizing, EnWin Utilities Ltd & Windsor Utilities Commission, Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital, John McGivney Children’s Centre, St. Clair College, Windsor Family Credit Union, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, The Corporation of the City of Windsor, The Corpora-
tion of the Town of Essex.
Silver Award Winners: Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, The Canadian Salt Company Ltd.
2010 Bike Friendly Workplace Award Winners
Gold Award Winners: Bonduelle Ontario Inc., Caesars Windsor, CAW Local 200 Drive For Wellness At Ford/Nemak Windsor, DJ Galvanizing, EnWin Utilities Ltd & Windsor Utilities Commission, Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital, The Canadian Salt Company Ltd. Silver Award Winner: County of Essex.
Break and Enters
On October 27, Essex OPP responded to a report of a break and enter to a storage bin in the Gore Road area, in the Town of Essex. Several items were taken with an approximate value of $6,000.
On October 27, Essex OPP responded to a report of another break and enter of a residence located on the 3rd Concession in the Town of Essex. The rear door of the residence was forced open and several items were taken.
On October 28 at approximately 2:25 p.m., police responded to a break and enter in progress on the 3rd Concession in the 3000 block in the Town of Essex. The owner of the residence returned home to find a male party running out the back door of his residence. The male party was wearing a camouflage hoodie with black pants. The owner gave chase but lost the suspect. Police attended and established containment of the area and performed a canine search with negative results. This was the second break and enter in two days at the same residence.
On October 29 at approximately 3:30 a.m., 2 male suspects entered an unlocked garage side door of a residence in the 100 block of Sylvano Drive in the Town of Lakeshore. The suspects entered a vehicle that was parked in the garage and the owner’s purse, together with cash and credit cards, were taken. The suspects were described wearing dark-coloured clothing.
Anyone with information about these break-ins is asked to contact Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.
Forget the tux and gown - join us for an evening of dressed down glam, great food, entertainment, prizes and more! Help your community and have fun doing it.
Bring a canned good for the Salvation Army and you will be entered into a draw.
Costume jewellery, purses and more available for purchase from the LDMH Gift Shop Inspirations.
On October 28, Kingsville OPP received a report of mischief to a motor vehicle in the 200 block of Summerset, in the Town of Kingsville. The front windshield of the vehicle had been smashed by a pumpkin that was thrown by a vehicle driving by. Just down the road, another vehicle on Commissioner’s Drive was also damaged by a thrown pumpkin. A small dark-coloured vehicle was spotted in the area around the time of the occurrence. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kingsville OPP at 519-733-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Hit and Run
On October 30 at approximately 9:20 a.m., police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Ridge Road, in the Town of Essex, in relation to a fail to remain motor vehicle collision. The complainant advised that an apple tree in his orchard had been uprooted and another tree was severely damaged by a vehicle overnight. It was later learned that a neighbour’s German shepherd had been struck by a vehicle in the same location. The vehicle involved in this collision would have extensive damage, including a broken taillight. Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex OPP at 519-738-3796 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Stealing Change Results in Arrest
On October 31 at approximately 2:40 a.m., a male party was observed inside of a 1999 Ford Taurus on Victoria Avenue, in the Town of Essex, by an Essex OPP on-duty officer. The male was found to be rummaging through the console and had a handful of change when the police officer approached him. The male party, identified as a resident of Essex, was very intoxicated. He was placed under arrest and charged with Theft under $5000.00 and Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest.
Car Gets Egged
On October 31 at approximately 12:10 a.m., the owner of a 2010 Honda reported to police that his vehicle had been hit with eggs. The vehicle was parked at a convenience store on County Road 22 in the Town of Lakeshore. There are no suspects at this time.
Meet Terry Lobzun…
Terry Lobzun, 50 years young, was born and raised in Wheatley. He grew up in the town he loves, in the lumber business. Terry says his family was always listening to the radio for music and the news. They had a floor model tube radio with shortwave, and on a good night they could listen to music from all over the world. When the Beatles came out, his parents didn’t know what to think of this music that changed the world.
Growing up, Terry’s older brothers had a great record collection – everything from The
Animals to Frank Zappa. They loved going to Woolworths in Leamington and getting the latest singles and 33-1/3 LPs to add to the growing collection.
Terry was influenced by the country music of Hank Snow and Hank Williams, and he has a true appreciation for the guitar work of Chet Atkins. He describes the music of Johnny Cash as the bridge between rock ‘n’ roll and country music, but with his brothers’ records and that old radio he was exposed to all styles of music.
Terry wanted to play the drums, but his mother suggested the guitar for obvious reasons. At the age of 15 he got that first guitar – it was a Japanese copy of a Fender Jaguar and had a RAM Amp with two 6” speakers from the Strings & Things Music Store in Chatham. After a few Hal Leonard Yankee Doodle lessons from Joey Leone, he decided to learn on his own because he wanted to play rock ’n’ roll and Stairway to Heaven. He became a self-taught guitarist, and you all know what comes next – the ’80s… long hair, red jackets, skinny ties and his first band, Harlott. Later on he would play in the band The KinTones with George Imeson (bass), Jim Heyens (guitar), Brian Cobby (drums), Matt Bailey (guitar) and Terry on guitar.
The KinTones played at many Fish Fests over the years and they once got to open for Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels at an outdoor concert in Chatham. They have played at the Wheatley Legion for weddings and private parties, and also at Papa Cheneys in Windsor, The Blind Dog in Chatham and the Hippy Bash.
Terry and the members of the KinTones and the Pier Road Band still get together on Wednesday nights and have a good old-fashioned jam session with friends who drop in for a night of music. Chris Reidl (guitar), Kirt Pulley (drums), Wayne Gradwell (bass), George Imeson (guitar) and John Law (guitar) are just a few of the players who join in on the jam nights.
Type of music: Terry describes his own music as “Lounge Rock”, a bit of Holiday Inn lounge music with some country thrown in – a true buffet of musical sounds and styles. He enjoys writing songs and pre-
senting them to the boys. Terry gets lots of his song ideas while driving back and forth to Toronto, and he always has ideas floating around in his head. He keeps a pad of paper handy to scribble those ideas down before they fade away.
Venues: Terry can be heard at a few local venues like the Last Friday Coffee House in Leamington, the Windsor Market, and local senior homes.
Most interesting place played: The most interesting place Terry has played was in Las Vegas at a car show. While on the Strip he stopped at a bar and he jumped up on a table and did his karaoke version of “Mack the Knife”. Terry said he felt he owned the city for at least the length of the song – a brief shining moment.
Brush with fame: Terry got to goof around with James Hetfield, lead singer and guitarist of Metallica. Terry was auctioning off his customized high-end Ford pickup truck and he got to talk to James about music and their bands. Terry saw James a year later and he asked Terry how the KinTones band was doing, and Terry asked James how his band was doing. He has met Kid Rock from Michigan as well. He also met Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of the Canadian rock band Rush at Bayfest when he had backstage passes for their concerts. Back in 1985, Terry went to a classic rock revue at the London Gardens and after the show Chuck Berry, in lemon yellow polyester slacks, came out the back door and jumped in his car. They had a chat and signed some autographs. He got to shake the hand of Roy Orbison at the stage at the end of show. Also on the bill was Bo Didley and Bobby Vee and Del Shannon. He has met Kid Rock from Michigan as well.
Most significant gig: Opening for Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels – the Godfather of Motor City rock ’n’ Roll. They had hits like CC Rider, Good Golly Miss Molly, and Devil with the Blue Dress. Terry got to do the MC work and The KinTones did the warm up act. The event was a car show and vintage airplane fly-by, attended by over 2,000 people at Tecumseh Park in Chatham.
Airplay on radio: In 2007 Terry got the opportunity to play 3 songs on the Saturday Morning Show on the Toronto station CHUM-FM. He has also been on our local 96.7 CHYR radio show South by Southwest, now called the Indie Show. They played live recordings of The KinTones at the Blind Dog in Chatham.
CDs to date: KinTones live at the Blind Dog (2001) and KinTones (2006). In 2011 Terry will release a new CD of all original songs.
If you could play with anyone who would it be?: Terry would love to play music with Sir Paul McCartney of the Beatles, and he would have loved to write songs with the Man in Black – Johnny Cash.
Future plans: In five year’s time Terry would like to be performing more. He would like to have a good catalogue of songs recorded and to collaborate with other performers and writers. He wants to be continually encouraging and inspire more people to get involved in music.
2011 FLYERS UPDATE
The Flyers record now stands at 8-9-2… Forward Aidan Wiebenga has been assigned to the Blenheim Blades (Great Lakes Junior C)… Forward Blake Rusnak and defenseman Kevin Curridor have both left the team due to school commitments… 558 fans were in attendance last Thursday for Country Night presented by Country 92.7FM CJSP… Mark your calendars: the annual Teddy Bear Toss game will be held on December 2nd and a can drive to benefit the Leamington Salvation Army Food Bank will be held on December 9th.
FLYERS on a losing streak
October 28th vs St. Thomas
The Leamington Flyers suffered their 8th loss of the season on Thursday, losing 2-1 to the St. Thomas Stars, and it was the sixth time this year they lost by just one goal. Going into the game the Flyers were trailing St. Thomas by just one point in the standings. After a scoreless first period, St. Thomas opened the scoring at the 10-minute mark of the second period. Tony Spidalieri had a chance to tie it up for the Flyers when he was awarded a penalty shot late in the period, but he was unable to convert and the score remained 1-0 going into the third.
1:55 into the final frame, Alex Seguin scored his fifth goal of the season when he blasted in Matt Ogden’s rebound to tie the game up 1-1. But just over two minutes later the Stars answered with the go-ahead goal. Despite a substantial amount of pressure throughout the remainder of the period, the Flyers weren’t able to tie it up and the game ended 2-1 for St. Thomas.
Flyers assistant coach Jamie McDermott said the key to winning close games like this is all about taking advantage of scoring opportunities.
“It’s not that we’re not getting chances,” McDermott explained. “It just that we aren’t capitalizing on them. If we had capitalized on more of our chances tonight it would’ve been a much different outcome.”
McDermott said the score could have been even worse had it not been for the play of goaltender Zakk Olvin, who made 35 saves.
Flyersvs St. Thomas, #14 Matt Ogden
“I have to give a lot of credit to Zakk because he played well and kept us in the game.”
Forward Alex Seguin, the lone Flyers goal scorer, thinks the key to winning these close games is all about timing. “I thought we came out slow in the first period but picked it up in the second and third,” Seguin said. “But if we’re going to win, we can’t wait until the third period to start playing. We need to get it going earlier.”
October 30th vs Sarnia
On Saturday the Flyers travelled to Sarnia to face the Legionnaires. Sarnia was riding a five-game losing streak heading into the game but they were able to snap it, beating the Flyers 4-2.
Tyler Quigley gave the Flyers the lead when he scored his first of two goals midway through the first period. Sarnia countered late in the first to tie the game 1-1 and scored again in the second period to take a 2-1 lead. Quigley scored his second goal of the game just 1:34 into the third to even the score but Sarnia answered with a power play goal less than two minutes later to regain the lead, making it 3-2. The Legionnaires got another power play goal with just under five minutes remaining in the game to make it a 4-2 final.
The Flyers’ next game is on Thursday when they host the Chatham Maroons. It will also be the annual Pink At The Rink night to raise money for breast cancer research so fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game.
PLAYER PROFILE
FLYERS FLASHBACKS
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Flyers Pink at the Rink
Thursday, Nov. 4
By Melissa McCarty
The Leamington Flyers will be hosting the annual Pink At The Rink on Thursday, November 4 to raise money for breast cancer research. The Flyers will take on the Chatham Maroons at 7:10 p.m. and the team is encouraging fans to wear pink to the game.
The Flyers will wear special pink jerseys that will be auctioned off in a silent auction during the game. In addition to NHL memorabilia, the silent auction will also feature the pink stick that goaltender Colin Greeley has been using for the last two weeks. Greeley painted his stick pink after the Flyers served as crossing guards at the Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 17. He said he had originally decided to give his stick away but decided to donate it instead. “This is a great cause,” said Greeley. “Breast cancer is so common and it affects so many lives, I wanted to do what I could to help out.”
• Silent auction will also include NHL memorabilia and the pink stick that was used by Flyers goaltender Colin Greeley.
• Baked goods sale.
• Breast cancer merchandise.
• Educational information about breast cancer.
Pink At The Rink is being organized by breast cancer survivor Deb Jones-Chambers, who recently spearheaded the Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer Walk in Leamington that raised more than $50,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. She feels that these types of events are important for a few different reasons. “Our ultimate goal is to find a cure for breast cancer,” Jones-Chambers said. “And we also want to help improve treatment and resources for cancer patients.”
And while her specific fight may be against breast cancer, Jones-Chambers believes that if a cure can be found for one cancer it will mean a victory for all cancers.
A mother of three, she has a remarkably positive outlook on the journey she has taken since being diagnosed 6 years ago. “I definitely feel like this ended up being a gift for me with all the volunteering I’ve done,” Jones-Chambers explained. “I call it my cancer fighting power but even people without cancer can do it by participating in these events either by donating or volunteering.”
This is the third annual Pink At The Rink event for the Leamington Flyers but it is the
first one for new Flyers owner Abe Fehr. “Our organization feels that this is an important cause to support,” said Fehr. “We want to do what we can to not only raise money but also to raise awareness.”
Proceeds from Pink At The Rink will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society, specifically for Breast Cancer Research. The Canadian Cancer Society reports that in 2010 an estimated 23,200 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,300 will die of it. But breast cancer is not limited to women as an estimated 180 men will be diagnosed this year and 50 will die.
• Genuine congratulations to the candidates who were elected to serve on council for the next four years
• Sincere appreciation to the candidates who were not elected for offering their skills to serve their community. It took a lot of courage, commitment and expense
• Heartfelt thanks to all the residents who voted for me and to my campaign workers for their incredible support! I’m looking forward to another exciting campaign in 2014!
Leamington Flyers goalie Colin Greeley with his pink goalie stick in action (Photo courtesy Shelly Quick)
The M.D. Bennie Bulldog Girls and Boys soccer teams enjoyed a friendly, mixed soccer game on Monday, October 18th to end a successful soccer season.
Curling notes
By Gordon Wonnick
This week, November 3-7, we here in Essex County and surrounding areas are in for a real treat, the WFCU Center will be home to the Grand Slam of Curling featuring 18 of the best curling teams in the world trying to get a piece of the $100,000. This is an opportunity for curling fans to watch live the very best in the sport, world champs, Olympic champs, etc. I am happy to report that many Sun Parlour Curling Club members are part of the army of volunteers. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY THAT DOESN’T COME AROUND VERY OFTEN!
Sun Parlour Club leagues began last week and by all reports got off to a roaring start. It is a little early to report any meaningful results; these will follow in upcoming weeks.
Sunday, November 14 at 1 p.m. is another important date. This is when junior curling begins, which last year attracted good turnouts for the 16 and under crowd. For $20 yearly fee the kids curl every Sunday and the fee includes instruction and treats each week. Sponsors, in particular the Rhine Danube Club, help to keep the cost down. So moms and dads out there, don’t miss the opportunity to get the kids involved, and why not come and watch them – it’s fun.
End of season drag race results
Harrow’s Joe Crosby was crowned the overall Bike/Sled class champion for 2010 at the recently held Grand Bend Motorplex banquet. Crosby and his Kawasaki dominated the season with 21 points over second place Stephen Payne with only 8 points.
In the Junior Dragster class, Amherstburg’s Luke Schwemler finished in the runner-up spot.
Other top ten point finishers include Chris Gubinski from Wheatley, who came in 5th, and Harrow’s Paul Wieler who came in 6th in the Street ET class. In Modified ET, Amherstburg’s Bill Boucher finished 6th and Mark Gubinski from Essex ended up in 8th.
Midget AEs battle Stars
The Southpoint Midget AEs, sponsored by Bob Dick Plant Farm, played a home and home series with the Amherstburg Stars on the weekend.
On Friday evening in Amherstburg the first period ended in a scoreless tie with the Caps having a slight edge in scoring chances.
Wheaton Mock opened the scoring at the one-minute mark of the second period wiring a slap shot from inside the blue line. Jared Mastronardi picked up the lone assist. The next seven minutes proved to be the downfall the Caps as the Stars scored 5 unanswered goals in 7 minutes to take a 5-1 lead. Mouck scored his second of the game with an assist to Scott Robinson late in the period.
The Caps came out strong in the third period and played with an edge, scoring the next 2 goals to cut the lead to 5-4 with just under a minute to play. Mouck completed his hat trick and Evan Nash narrowed the Stars lead to one. Brian Travis, Branden McKeen and Mastronardi added assists. Tyler Jackson, who played very well in net for the Caps, was pulled in favour of an extra attacker. Southpoint applied tremendous pressure and had several good scoring chances but the final buzzer sounded and the Caps came out on the short end of the 5-4 score.
The return match was on Sunday evening on the Heinz rink. The Stars scored first before Jared Mastronardi and Jared Adams spotted the Caps to a 2-1 first period lead.
The Stars scored the only goal of the second and opened the third with a goal for a 3-2 lead. Andrew Penner tied the game with an assist to Jared Adams. Amherstburg regained the lead a minute later on a fluky goal.
With just under 3 minutes to go, Deryck Badz lifted a clearing shot from the blue line that eluded the Stars goaltender for the tying goal. In the dying seconds the Caps had chances to win it but a crossbar and post proved to be the difference as the score ended in a 4-4 draw. Matt Chamberlain was in net for Southpoint.
REC ROUND-UP REC ROUND-UP
Registration is taking place right now until Nov. 15th when the Winter 1 session begins. Register the entire family in winter programs and classes. Get your family in motion!
Attention Adults and Seniors: The Complex offers Slip and Fall Prevention Classes. Are you concerned about falling and breaking bones, or is your balance really poor? We offer 3 different classes that are geared to help you improve your balance and coordination and preserve bone density.
Hockey Parents: Register your children now in Kirk Bowman Hockey schools. Various camps available this fall and winter: Mini Hockey School, Shooting and Scoring Camp, Power Skating and Puck Handling, etc. Register at the Complex today. Check out Kirk Bowman Hockey School on Facebook!
It’s a proven fact that regular exercise relieves STRESS and gives you more ENERGY. Visit the weight room and take part in over 50 Fitness and Aquafitness classes offered each week. Reach new goals by meeting with a Personal Trainer or with a Personal Nutrition & Wellness Coach.
Rental Options: The Complex has all kinds of different rental options – the possibilities are endless, so contact us today to plan your event:
•Ice rental times are available for pick-up hockey groups, or for recreational skates.
• Work holiday parties. Plan an activity party – swimming, skating, fitness –and finish off with a pizza party.
•Meeting rooms for small or larger workshops, bridal showers, family reunions or company events.
Swimming Theme Days:
•Rock ’N Swim on Fri. Nov. 19 from 7-9 p.m. Music sponsored by MGS Horticultural.
•Gilligan’s Island Swim on Sun. Nov. 28 from 1-3 p.m. Island Escape Games, Coconut Relays and Boat Float contests!
Midget girls lose to Petrolia in 4-2 game
By Mackenzie Heyens
Saturday, October 30 the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars Midget B girls travelled to Petrolia for a late game. Despite the Stars’ slow start in the first period, Jillian Iles scored a beautiful first goal of the game unassisted.
The girls began to pick up the pace in the second period with Kim Goyeau scoring the second goal with assists by Shailyn Waites and Shaylynn LeClaire.
With the last few minutes of the game remaining, the score was 3-2 for Petrolia. At a last chance attempt to tie it up the Stars pulled their goalie, putting full force on the opposition. Unfortunately, Petrolia got a hold of the puck and scored an open net goal to bring the final score to a 4-2 loss for the Stars. Good game, girls.
The Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars next game is Saturday, November 6 when they face off against Ilderton on the Heinz rink in Leamington. Come out and support the girls. For the team’s full schedule, visit www.southpointminorhockey.com.
Golden Years mini golf
Eighteen teams of 3 played mini golf on Thursday, October 28 at Colasanti’s.
The first place team was John Murphy, Frank Lasi and Julia Kos – with a 2 under par 238. One shot back was the team of Pete Daudlin, Barry Sweet and Andy Orsini, who came in with 6 aces and the low gross – a 74, 6 under. A 242, 2 over par, got the last cash prizes for Ralph Butler, Angus MacRae and Wayne Reid.
Other low scores were 75s by Barry Sweet, Gerry Wilkinson and Murray Knox, 76s for Frank Lasi and Doug Vickery, 77 for Steve Vigh, 78 for Tom Bondy and even par for Evah Kah, Art Sweet, Iggy Arner, Bill Taylor, Ralph Butler, Pete Daudlin and Julia Kos.
The other holes-in-one for the day were 4 for Eva Kah, Gerry Wilkinson and Laurie Hylton. Three aces dropped for Moe Scratch, Steve Vigh, Murray Knox, Angus MacRae, Art Sweet, Shirley Thiessen, Carol Hylton, Marg Graham, Betty McManus and John Murphy. Two showed for Winnie Moore, Stan Vickery, Barb Murphy, Carolyn Daudlin, Iggy Arner, Marie Lasi, Elaine Hatt, Cami Keith, Bill Taylor, Audrey Knox, Bill Mayville, Lloyd Honey, Eleanor Brook, Rose Taylor, Barry Sweet, and Duane and Eileen McIntosh. Single aces came for Julia Kos, Ralph and Madeline Butler, Kathy Bradley, Tom Bondy, Barb Murphy, Ethel Ferguson, Doug Bradley, Doug Vickery, Gerrit Vriesen, Linda Walsh, Bob Hatt, Wayne Reid and Frank Lasi, That’s 97 single shot holes played.
If you would like to get in on the fun, see you at Colasanti’s on Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. No experience is necessary and equipment is provided.
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Blood Donor Clinic
Clinic is today, Wednesday, November 3 at the Portuguese Club from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. (SUN
Peewee AEs dig deep for a weekend win
The Southpoint Uni-Fab Pee Wee AEs played a very gritty game this past weekend against the Belle River Jr. Canadiens and pulled off a 4-2 win at Wheatley arena.
The Southpoint parents, family and friends played a key part in getting the kids going with a spirited attitude throughout the game.
The Canadiens started the scoring off and took a 1-0 lead after one period of play. The kids pulled even on a strong play started from the point in which Thomas Livingstone and Jessica Jeffery went D to D. Luc Ribble put his dirty nose to the grind and pounced on the rebound which found the twine for a 1-1 game.
Dawson Iles made a great pass out front to Luc Ribble who banged his second of the night home. Evan Loveless was awarded the second helper.
Jack Hannigan and Gerrid LaSala teamed up for a hardworking goal with Hannigan taking a bite out of any momentum Belle River had.
Dawson Iles ended the Caps scoring with a pretty end to ender and put it where the peanut butter’s kept for a 4-1 lead. Belle River scored a goal late in the third and the kids came away with a convincing 4-2 win. Chiquita Santos played great in net and took the win.
Real solid games were played by Jessica Jeffery, Jack Towle, Royce Beauchamp and Dylan Sample.
The team plays again next Sunday in Windsor. Good job kids – HWT.
Horticultural Society presents wreathmaking workshop
The Leamington Horticultural Society will hold its annual wreathmaking workshop at the Leamington United Church on Saturday, November 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wreaths $25-$20 with your own straw form and pots; $35 the Horticultural Society provides the insert. Supplies are provided and refreshments will be available. For more information call 519 326-5558.
Novice A’s beat Riverside
The F.M. Nassif Ltd. Novice Majors hosted the Riverside Rangers this past weekend and the Capitals were ready for the challenge. The Caps found themselves in penalty trouble early in the first period, although the defence came up big and held the Rangers off the scoreboard. The Caps had singles in the first by Caetano and Major with assists going to Bunda and Caetano.
The Rangers were able to get one goal by Driedger in the second period, although the Capitals scored 6 goals of their own during the second period to take total control of the game. Two of the goals scored by the Caps were short handed and scored within 12 seconds of each other. The goals scorers in the second were Rodrigues (2), Epp, Caetano, Tiessen and Cacilhas, with assists going to Demers, Zuidema (2), Gualtieri and Epp.
The Capitals added to their lead in the third with 2 more goals and ended up with a 10-1 victory. The goal scorers in the third were Caetano and Zuidema with assists going to Cacilhas. Driedger and Elias split the goaltending duties and both played very well between the pipes.
The F.M. Nassif Capitals are going to take their winning ways to the 41st Annual Dorchester Novice Tournament this weekend. The boys are at the top of their game and looking forward to a fun filled tournament weekend. Best of luck Capitals!
Bill Slater of Kingsville donated for the third time at the October Blood Donor Clinic in Leamington. Pictured with Mr. Slater is Phlebotomist Julie Pittonet of Canada Blood Services. The Clinic is held the first Wednesday of each month. The next
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Hillmans planting sugar maples
Nelson Hillman always remembered more sugar maples growing around the Hillman Marsh Conservation Area and now there are at least three more.
Nelson and his daughter Kay are the last in the family line of descendants of Thomas Hillman. Kay and Nelson, along with some local students planted three sugar maples at the Hillman Conservation Area in dedication to Nelson, Kay and Birdie (Noble) Hillman.
Ellis Hillman who came to the area back in the late 1700s founded the Hillman Marsh Church. Ellis had 14 children. His son, Thomas, settled the Hillman Marsh Conservation Area. Thomas’ son was Joseph Hillman who was Nelson’s father. Nelson’s daughter Kay is the last Hillman from the Thomas line. “I’m the end of the line,” said Kay.
A tree dedication will be held at a later date in memory of Ellis Hillman on the Church property.
If you know a young person aged 6 to 17 who is involved in worthwhile community service; a special person who is contributing while living with a limitation; a youth who has performed an act of heroism; or a ‘good kid’ who shows a commitment to making life better for others, doing more than is normally expected of someone their ageHELP US RECOGNIZE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONNOMINATE THEM TODAY!
Kay Hillman holds up the picture of her great-great grandfather Ellis Hillman, who was the first Hillman to settle in the area and established the Hillman Church.
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Students from Maranatha Christian Academy in Windsor were at Hillman Marsh on Thursday, October 21 as part of a field trip to Hillman Conservation Area.
Kitesurfers
Just before sundown on a windy Wednesday, October 20, three kitesurfers landed on the sandbar just west of Kingsville dock. They’d launched their kites a few kilometers west and then zigzagged their way downwind to land near the dock. Neoprene suits helped insulate them from the chill. Pictured at left is Brent Ford just before his kite landed on the beach. Pictured above is Brent after the landing. Fellow windsurfers Dan Cote (left) and Dave Ford are in the background. (Photo submitted)
Small business getting help with HST transition
Starting this week, the province is helping 800,000 Ontario businesses with support of transition payments of $300 up to $1000 as they adapt to the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
“The Small Business Transition Support will help businesses adapt their point of sale and accounting systems for the HST,” said Revenue Minister Sophia Aggelonitis.
“I have heard from local business people that after some adjustment period they’ve found the reduction in the amount of paperwork and the savings on non-PST exempt purchases to be an enormous benefit,” said MPP Pat Hoy.
In total, Ontario will provide an estimated $400 million in one-time transition payments to Ontario businesses under
the Small Business Transition Support Program. Fewer small and medium-sized businesses are paying the Corporate Minimum Tax (CMT), and the CMT rate is cut from 4% to 2.7%. The small business Corporate Income Tax rate is cut from 5.5% to 4.5%. The small business deduction surtax is eliminated. Together, the tax cuts and HST reduce the tax burden on new small business investment by more than half, from almost 29% to just over 13%.
Mennonite Savings and Credit Union named Top 50 Best
Small and Medium Employers in Canada – again!
Mennonite Savings and Credit Union (MSCU) is thrilled to be named among the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada for the second consecutive year, moving to 19th from their debut at 47th last year. The 2011 list will be published in the November 8, 2010 issue of Maclean’s magazine.
“MSCU’s significantly improved ranking speaks volumes about our staff’s growing commitment to serve our members well and to live out our core values: integrity, compassion and responsible stewardship,” says Brent Zorgdrager, CEO. “Our highly engaged staff clearly expressed their belief in our mission, their dedication to the organization and their willingness to go the extra mile every day to provide exceptional member service.”
Zorgdrager adds that, “I’m thrilled to be leading an organization where this is the heartfelt sentiment of staff.”
Audition call for Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Little Tomato Theatre is very excited to be holding auditions for their upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. The non-profit organization caters to children from the ages of 7 to 19.
Family Chain
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The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.
Unknown Author
Love always your children and grandchild
Becoming a Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers is an involved process. The study is open to organizations that have operated in Canada for at least three years and have between 50 and 399 Canadian-based permanent employees.
One of the highlights of this study is that employees decide which organizations make the list. The study measures employee engagement, and as such organizations that are among the Top 50 enjoy the key benefits of high engagement: lower turnover, less absenteeism, greater employee productivity, and higher customer satisfaction.
Queen’s Centre for Business Venturing, the Queen’s University School for Business and Aon Hewitt conducted the study, now in its 7th year. Together with the Best Employers in Canada study (organizations with over 400 employees), a total of 251 organizations participated in the 2011 study this year, representing over 134,000 employees.
About Mennonite Savings and Credit Union: Mennonite Savings and Credit Union is a full-service Anabaptist financial cooperative. We provide every day banking services to over 17,000 members across Ontario with the “barn-raising” mutual aid traditions of the Waterloo County Mennonite community. From our modest beginnings in 1964, we have grown in size to over $780 Million in assets under administration and rank eighth among credit unions in Ontario. MSCU has nine full-service branches and five sub-locations offering a complete range of banking, investment and loan products.
Auditions will be held one day only on Saturday, November 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. South in Leamington (please use back entrance). All singers, dancers and actors –children and teens – are asked to prepare one minute of a song and/or dance of their choice. Karaoke CDs are welcome but a cappella is preferred. No appointments are necessary.
Performance dates are May 6, 7 and 8, 2011 at UMEI Theatre.
For more information contact Terry Raisbeck, Director, at 519-322-1896.
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“A Starlight Stroll” raises $58,000 for courtyard project
“A Starlight Stroll” fundraising event was held on October 23rd at the Roma Club. 380 guests attended the event and a total of $58,000 was raised for the Leamington Mennonite Home’s “Courtyard Re-creation” project. The winners of the trip to Quebec City were Jake and Mary Fehr.
Doormen Bryan Clement and Greg Tiessen
Committee co-chairs Ev Greenwood and Linda Tiessen
Kurt Schachowskoj, Erna Schachowskoj, Henry Driedger
Musicians, Benik & Company
Committee members Marg Stahl, Lana Hildebrandt and Dave Hildebrandt
Trip winners Mary & Jake Fehr, Ev Greenwood, Rob Schmidt, Linda TIessen
Committee members Amanda Tiessen, Amy Clement and Jenna Segedin
