Southpoint Sun November 9, 2011

Lights and radar deflectors on breakwall a go

Wednesday morning, November 2, Mayor John Paterson and CAO Bill Marck met with members of the Coast Guard, Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Provincial MTO in regard to the breakwall near Leamington Marina and its future.

The MTO has hired a consultant to help them source a supplier and installer for the radar deflectors and the lights to be mounted on the breakwall. Engineering and designs are to be completed by the end of 2011 and after receiving approval from the Federal Ministry of Transportation, installation should be complete by June 2012.

Field testing of different lighting styles will be performed prior to installation.

Long term, the same consultant will draw up Terms of Reference for a study to be done on the removal or upgrade to the breakwall.

The Coast Guard will wait to see the results of this lighting before making a decision on changing their existing signal lights on the breakwall.

“All in all, it was a very good meeting,” said Mayor Paterson. “Lots of co-operation between the three levels of government agencies, and it appears that we are moving ahead on schedule.”

The Leamington breakwall has been the focus of attention several times over the years because of the boating accidents and nearmisses that have occurred at the site, the most recent being in June of this year when three people lost their lives.

St. Louis students tour Agriville

On November 3 the Grade 3 classes of Miss Minaudo, Mrs. Amicone and Mrs. Cinocolo’s from St. Louis Elementary School took a field trip to Agriville - a division of Mucci Farms - to bring their study of the Plant Life Cycle to a fun and adventurous end.

Once the students arrived at Argiville they were greeted by employees Emily, Fabio and Mary Kathryn who helped each student with their lab coats and hair nets, which showed the students the importance of health and safety. Caleb Garet asked, “Do boys have to wear hairnets?” He continued to explain that he really doesn’t have that much hair to cover. Health and Safety standards state that everyone must wear hair-

nets.

Students were divided into two groups. One group ate veggies with dip, coloured in picture of veggies and completed a crossword, while the other half went on the tour with Fabio Ingratta, one of the growers at Agriville. The students were presented with the choice of

M&M candies or veggies with dip. The winners, hands down, were the veggies.

Agriville has 40 acres of greenhouses and are expanding to 55 acres at their Kratz Side Road location.

Agriville’s name comes from “Agriculture” and “Kingsville”.

Agriville also donates

to St. Louis Elementary School’s Healthy Snack Program.

To bring the tour of Agriville to an end, all students were given a veggie-to-go package that contained “Sundrop Tomatoes”, “Cute Cucumbers” and “Bella Sweet Peppers”

Pictured here, from left to right, are Colton Ippoliti, Louie Elias, Braeden Caetano and Miguel Ferreira enjoying fresh veggies and dip during their tour of Agriville. (SUN Photo)

Pictured here the Grade 3 students show off their veggie-to-go packages. (SUN Photo)

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Open house reveals local recycling habits need improving

Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority looking

Wednesday, November 2nd the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority, through its consultants, held an open house at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre to receive public reaction to and ideas about recycling residential garbage. This is stuff that is recyclable but is being landfilled because it is not getting into the blue boxes. The Solid Waste Authority has already had a glowing review of its business operations— they run a tight ship, operate economically, and get as good a price as possible for their recycled products—so they have hired a consultant to help them identify options for increasing Essex-Windsor’s waste diversion rate.

The presentation that began the open house session I attended began with a sobering and somewhat frightening picture of the current situation. Of the 153,819 tonnes of residential waste we produced last year, over 94,500 tonnes went to the landfill. Only 17% of the waste stream goes to the blue box recycling program and 14% goes to the leaf and yard waste composting program. (4% is composted by homeowners, 3% is diverted through deposit-return at brewer’s retail stores, and about 2% is removed through re-use.) These figures aren’t merely estimates. Samples of garbage from across the region were actually opened, sorted and weighed to see what we are still throwing out. The results are disturbing.

You and I are only recycling 71% of our recyclable papers and recyclable glass. The Provincial average is 75%. Worse still, we capture only 39% of our recyclable metals and only 15% of our recyclable plastics. Seventy-one per cent doesn’t seem too bad a score (although I hate to think of us as ‘below average’). But 39% and 15%? I don’t care what school you went to, those are bad failures.

So, there are two major areas where ideas are badly needed: how can more of the currently non-recyclable

garbage be diverted, and how can we capture more of the recyclables getting dumped into the garbage?

Here is a bit of what was presented as food for thought at the open house. The garbage audit revealed that 39% of our residential garbage stream is organics—mainly food waste. Should the Solid Waste Authority attempt a Household Organics Collection Program? Sucking those 37,000 tonnes of kitchen waste out of the garbage stream has the potential to increase our diversion rate by 15%. That’s a good thing. Unfortunately, where this type of collection is practiced, it is expensive: collection will run about $100 per tonne, processing will cost between $70 and $90 per tonne, and the Ministry of the Environment demands that this type of composting operation be done in an enclosed facility so we would have to build a $30 million dedicated site. That’s not so good.

Aggressively promoting backyard composting potentially could divert 9% of our garbage. But it would cost around $40 per household to distribute free backyard composters to homes that could use them (you can bet not many folks would participate if they had to buy the composters themselves), and then you would have to rely on individuals to collect their vegetable peels and other kitchen scraps and actually compost them rather than just dump them into the garbage.

There was discussion of a wide variety of other initiatives that could divert waste from landfilling, such as adding

mixed plastics to the blue box program, building additional “satellite” recycling depots, enacting mandatory recycling by-laws, demanding the use of clear garbage bags so the garbage collectors could see if someone wasn’t recycling and refuse to collect the garbage, and even starting bag limits and a “user-pay” system of garbage bag tags (or printed bags) that homeowners would have to buy to have their garbage collected. All of the possibilities have their potential benefits and potential headaches. Wisely, the Solid Waste Authority and their consultants want your thoughts.

This is where you come in. If you go to the Authority’s website (http://www.ewswa.org) you will find links not only to the consultants’ research findings and ideas for discussion, but also a feedback form that will allow you to identify initiatives you favour and ideas that you have for improving our waste diversion achievements. Please take the time to participate. It’s important. First, it’s about spending your tax dollars wisely. Second, it’s about extending the life of our regional landfill so we do not have to build another one (perhaps in your back yard). Finally, it’s about being one of the best of the best: 14 Ontario municipalities have already achieved a waste diversion rate of over 50%. We must join that club for the sake of our future.

While you are on the Authority’s website, take a look around. They have all sorts of nifty bits and pieces of information you might enjoy. What’s more, anything you decide to try for fun from what’s there will help all of us.

Make a difference

There are so many great charities to throw yourself into. It doesn’t matter which one you choose, just pick one that is close to your heart and call it your own. Charitable organizations need your help. They need volunteers to help fundraise and to help out a their various events. Volunteering does not have to cost you anything, except your time. Every day, thousands of people voluntarily give their time and talent to thousands of organizations across Canada. They give their time freely and with no expectation of monetary reward. Their hours of service ensure that many activities are accomplished and many people are helped. They build houses for the homeless, care for the elderly, and provide counseling and support services. They are youth group leaders, program coordinators, coaches and fundraisers. They represent every walk of life - professional, homemaker, student, retiree - as well as every age and cultural group. Everyone needs to hear Craig Kielburger speak at least once. Kielburger was only 12 years old when he and a few friends started a group named “Twelve TwelveYear-Olds”, which would become “Free the Children”, an international organization that has 45 countries participating in helping the world become a better place. He was outraged to learn about child labour and the death of a 12-yearold boy in India and he vowed to do something about it.

The organization has to date built over 650 schools and school rooms and implemented projects in 45 developing countries through its approach of “children helping children”. The majority of the organization’s annual funding comes from funds raised by young people

We can’t all be a Craig Kielburger, but we all have something to offer. Whether it’s our time, our skills or money, we all can make a difference, one person at a time.

The heart of the home

While heading out for dinner on the weekend, Mark and I listened to an interview with Craig Morgan on the country satellite radio channel Highway. He was talking about the release of his newest album, which includes the song “The Whole World Needs a Kitchen”.

How true is this? Much of what we hear in the world news centres on the kitchen or a lack of, leading to hunger both physically and mentally. “Feed your soul”, “comfort food”, and “delicious moments” are sayings that immediately take me back to my childhood memories of sitting in our kitchen around our large table. This is where much of our life was lived. Our mealtimes were always lively, and probably to both of our parents’ dismay, rarely quiet or peaceful – a challenge with seven children.

Threats like “The next person to laugh is going to bed without dinner!” only led to more laughter bursting out from around many tables and sooner or later caused both mother and father to crumble. It would be hard to imagine any family missing out on the memory of family gathered together for a meal.

Our table was much more than a place to share a meal. School projects were created on it, we visited with friends at it, its surface was used to roll bread dough and play dough, and some of us sat at it to receive our first Toni perms.

Annual Christmas parties confirm that people would rather stand shoulder to shoulder in the kitchen than venture outside of its comfort. In my next home, my kitchen will have a fireplace, couch and chairs, and my oven will be in the laundry room so that I am able to get to it when we have gatherings.

I would never trade the memories that have been created in the kitchen, even if they happened to include tears, raised voices or the odd food fight. My brothers and my friend and I tee-heed for a long time over a skid mark left on my parents’ kitchen ceiling. It was the remnant of an after-dinner ‘who’s going to do dishes’ argument that caused a piece of liver to be hurled through the air. It’s all fun until someone loses an eye or gets liver in the back of the head.

Many stories were born in the kitchen and one story that I was told was that my father was born there too. Whether true or not, the kitchen is the spot in the house where most of us acquired much of what we know and have become who we are. Rules, manners and basic values were taught to us there, and they continue to be shared with our children, friends and family around our table today. It is the place where we “remember yesterday… celebrate today… imagine tomorrow.”

Lyrics from The Whole World Needs a Kitchen by Craig Morgan:

The one we lived in.

The smell of super cooking on the stove.

Food for the soul and the taste of Mama’s wisdom.

Our Daddy dragging through the screen door.

Hugs and kisses and thanking the Lord.

They don’t make them like that anymore.

The Whole World needs a kitchen.

It’s where we sat and did our homework.

Barber’s chair – where Mama lowered our ears.

Where we watched Mama and Daddy dancing to the Rolling Stones.

Where we talked about our problems.

Cedar Island Marina - Visual Impressions by Tim Hayes

Leamington Council Notes

Windsor Disposal Services wins garbage contract

The company that currently collects refuse in the municipality of Leamington submitted the low tender for the next five year contract and will continue to service Leamington.

The contract, worth just over half a million dollars, includes not only garbage collection, but also organics and yard waste, junk and all of the dumpsters the municipality uses in various locations. The good news for ratepayers is that the new contract has come in well within budget estimates.

Pelee Drive sanitary sewage study begins

Administration has recommended hiring Dillon Consulting to begin the work of providing sanitary sewers to the homes and cottages along Point Pelee Drive.

The problems of substandard and leaking septic systems in the area have been known for years. Now, with a plan to build a sanitary sewer along the Bevel Line in place, it is possible to consider the problem along Point Pelee Drive.

The consultants will prepare an environmental assessment and preliminary design report, paving the way for engineering the project and finally building it. Leamington’s engineering department’s best estimate puts construction in 2014 as a best case scenario.

Message of accessible housing recognized

At a ceremony held on Sun. Oct. 30 in Niagara Falls, the Ontario NonProfit Housing Association (ONPHA) presented their 2011 Tenant Achievement Recognition Awards to Kingsville residents Todd Bradley, Chris Kelly, Tim Knight and Kevin Knight.

Though not considered a traditional housing provider, Community Living Essex County supports people in over 50 small group living homes throughout Essex County. Todd, Chris, Tim and Kevin live in one of these homes, located in Kingsville.

To effectively illustrate a method of supportive housing, Community Living Essex County approached Todd, Chris, Tim and Kevin about participating in a video demonstrating their enhanced quality of life while living in affordable, accessible housing that met their needs. They were thrilled with the opportunity to allow cameras into their home and lives and did not hesitate for a second to put their privacy aside so others could learn. They know the difference a safe, affordable, accessible home means to a person’s independence and emotional well-being after living the majority of their lives in situations that did not meet their needs and were not in their home community.

Since the taping of the video Much More Than Just a Home in early 2010, it has been viewed by many in a variety of forums and symposiums and it’s inspirational message that community’s can overcome barriers to establish

affordable, accessible housing for everyone has been very well received.

For Todd, Chris, Tim and Kevin, their willingness to share this message serves as a model to communities across Ontario to foster independence and encourage every person to develop their capacity to live, learn, work and participate in every day living in their own community.

From left to right: Todd Bradley, Chris Kelly and Kevin Knight of Kingsville proudly accepted their Tenant Achievement Recognition Award.

An amazing love story… to the very end

I came across this story when scanning some newspaper articles online. I’m certain you’ll agree that it’s as heartwarming as it is head scratching. I wish to share it with you with thanks to the Kitsap Sun newspaper in Washington State for reporting it.

Death, like everything in their 62-year marriage, was something the Mosers faced together. Eighty-four-year-old Robert, whose health had declined steadily in recent years, always expected to go first. His 80-year-old wife, Darlene, had been his steady caretaker at the Seatter Road home they built with their own hands. That is, until December, when cancer gave her precious few weeks of life to live.

When Robert learned Darlene was terminally ill, he quickly grumbled: “I’m terminal, too.” The claim drew scoffs from his family. But he was serious. And as his wife lay beside him in her last moments on Jan. 23, Robert, too, began to die, to the amazement of his family and hospice caretakers. Only 6 hours separated their deaths.

It was a bittersweet moment for the couple’s 5 children and extended family. They’d lost their mother and father. But their parents — the couple who lived and breathed love for one another, who spooned together every night while watching the news, who even walked to their mailbox in tandem — had received their last wish.

Like many couples of their generation whose marriages spanned half centuries, their deaths were close together. Their story of love and long-term devotion showcases an aspect of humanity that even modern science has a hard time explaining: that sometimes strength of will decides whether we live or die.

Robert Moser lived by a simple mantra, according to his son, Walt: “Happy wife, happy life.” Their chemistry was magical, the family said. They got up from bed together and always waited for the other to get in bed at night. Morn-

ings over coffee together developed a mutual plan of attack for the day. Darlene always made sure Robert’s lunch was packed and clothes folded for him to wear.

In retirement, they never left each other’s side. If a check needed depositing, they went to the bank together. Grocery shopping was done in tandem. The pair even ventured to the mailbox together everyday unless one was too ill to do so. They spooned on the couch as long as their bodies would let them.

The biggest shock came when Darlene was found to have a cancer growth. On Dec. 23, she went into the hospital, and learned the growth was terminal. She refused to be at the hospital for Christmas, however, and went home to be with Robert against doctor’s orders. It was then Robert began to say that he, too, was terminally ill.

In the days before their deaths, hospice had a special bed put into the couple’s bedroom, where youthful pictures of Robert and Darlene hung above their respective bedsides. Robert, in their own bed, held her hand tight as she began to die. Not long after, the nurse came to check on Robert. Astonishingly, his vital signs began to fail. His breathing became broken. He was actively dying, the nurse told the family. There were no drugs or methods he’d used to quicken death; it just began to happen.

They gave him two days to live, tops. Instead, he joined his wife in death only 6 hours after hers.

Robert and Darlene were buried in the same way they lived their lives together: in the same casket.

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.

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.

entertained by Jenny Morin. For reservations please call Sharon at 519-326-0421 or Darlene at 519-733-5595.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - Turkey Dinner at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., Leamington (corner of Sherk & Seacliffe Dr.), 4 - 7 p.m. Adults $12, children 6-12 years $6, children 5 & under - free. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Take-out available. For more info call 519-326-3966.

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 &

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - How about a Nice Hot Bowl of Chili? Dessert and beverage included. Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S. Leamington. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $7 for adults, $3 for children.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 - The Leamington Horticultural Society will be presenting its annual Holiday Wreath Day Workshop from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Wreaths are $25 ($20 with your own straw wreath), swags $20, pots $35 (the pot is provided). All materials to create your choice are provided, refreshments will be available. Come out and create your own unique decorations.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 - Kingsville Christmas House Tour. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the Migration Hall the day of the tour. Refreshments - Pelee Island Winery. www.kingsvillechristmashousetour.ca.

Try random acts of kindness

each and every day

By Bill Chaplin

Random Acts of Kindness Day was Friday, November 4. Rather than ask who came up with the idea of a ‘random acts of kindness day’—which, even if we answer the question, gets us nowhere—consider what a random act of kindness is. On the surface at least, all of us know what an act of kindness is. What makes it random? What makes a random act of kindness special? What difference can it make?

Everybody has the right to believe that friends and relatives who love you will be kind to you. From them you have the right to expect a gift on your birthday, a word of congratulations when you have done well, a smile when you join their company. Friends ask, “Can I help?” when it is obvious that you are having difficulty. Family members ask, “What’s troubling you?” when it is obvious you are suffering. There are myriad kindnesses you and I expect from those about whom we care, and who, in return, care about us. These aren’t random acts of kindness. They can be anticipated, even expected by society. Acts of kindness to those we do not know are the random acts this is about.

If you go to our hospital here in Leamington and look around, scattered here and there throughout the hospital you will see an unexpected sign prominently posted. It says Because Nice Matters. As soon as you begin to believe this message, you begin to buy into the concept of random acts of kindness. Being nice to anybody—not because you are going to get something for being nice, not because you

are being watched to see if you are behaving nicely, not because that person is a friend, but rather, just to be nice—being nice brightens everyone’s day. The stranger to whom you were nice has now had at least one pleasant moment in what may be a terrible day.

You and I must believe that the fabric of our Canadian society is woven from random acts of kindness. It is not merely language, lineage, nor laws that bind us together. There are too many languages, ancestries and laws about which we know nothing. Rather, it is the simple act of being kind, for there is nothing we do not know about kindness. All of us have experienced its presence and its absence in our daily lives. All of us know its presence makes life better; its absence makes life worse. Its presence, in some cases, is all that makes life tolerable; its absence can make life intolerable. Kindness is the special thread woven into life that can make our homes, our town, yes, even our country beautiful regardless of the difficulties we encounter.

Finally, what difference can it make? The list is too long to recite, but if you really want to know, try some kindness today and see— try some every day and see what a difference a little kindness makes. You will learn about serenity, you will learn about empathy, you will learn about mercy, and most of all you will learn that you are the best thing in your life.

A tip if you’re going to try this: as I learned long ago, it’s simple but it’s not easy. Showing a little kindness to others is simple. It’s not easy to do when you’re tired, angry, stressed, worried, and all the other things that make life a challenge. But with practice and perseverance, you can do it. And if it doesn’t quite turn out the way you hoped, don’t worry; keep at it and more often than not it will. When it doesn’t make your life better, don’t give up; that’s not what it’s for anyway: it is intended to make other’s lives better.

Kindness is viral: the more you spread it around, the more those around you will catch it.

Wins Open House Draw

George Church, of Leamington, was the lucky winner of the monthly Open House draw at Realty House Sun Parlour Inc. Pictured above, sales representative Murray Woolner (left) happily hands over the gift certificate that was generously donated by Gilligan’s in Leamington.

Mount Carmel Blytheswood P.S. Terry Fox Run

Tickets now on sale!

$50 each, Table of 8 for $350

Tickets available at SECC Leamington location or online at www.secc.on.ca

Forget the formal wear at home and put on your best pair of jeans and bling to support your local community programs!

Enjoy a night of dinner, dancing, silent auction and wine pong!

Bring a canned good for the Salvation Army and you will be entered into a draw.

Accessories for purchase from the LDMH Inspirations Gift Shop. Cash, cheque, debit or credit cards accepted. Sponsored by

The students and staff at Mount Carmel-Blythewood Public School (MC-B), led by the school cross-country team, walked/ran around the school to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation. In total, the students and staff raised $330. Way to go, Sharks!

Mount Carmel Blytheswood P.S. Cross Country Team

Look Good Feel Better

Ashley Mariano, Miss Leamington Tomato Festival was at Leamington Shoppers Drug Mart recently to participate in the “Look Good Feel Better” gala to support women with cancer. Baked good were sold to raise money for the cause and makeovers were also enjoyed. Ashley is pictured here with some of the Shoppers Drug Mart volunteers who helped that evening. (Photos submitted)

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Foot patrol officer nabs robbery suspects

On Tuesday, November 2 at 10:30 p.m., a Leamington man was walking in the uptown area when he was accosted by a group of suspects and robbed of cash. The victim was thrown to the ground and punched numerous times, resulting in some facial injuries. He was transported to Leamington District Memorial Hospital, treated and released.

While on general foot patrol in the Leamington core area, an OPP officer heard a broadcast for the robbery suspects. The officer began walking towards some well-known hangouts and subsequently located some males in an alley who matched the description of the suspects. They were taken into custody.

As a result, an adult male and three young persons as defined under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (all from Leamington) have been charged with Robbery contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. The adult male was held in custody for a show cause hearing and the three young persons were released with a future court date.

The Essex County K-9 Unit, the Emergency Response Team and the Essex County Crime Unit were utilized.

$3,000 fine

given to local captain for commercial fishing violation

A Lake Erie commercial fishing boat captain has been fined $3,000 for a commercial fishing-related violation on Lake Erie.

Harold Grubb, of Wheatley, captain of a commercial fishing vessel, pleaded guilty to violating the terms and conditions of a commercial fishing licence.

An investigation conducted by Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers with the Lake Erie enforcement unit, determined that between February 14, 2009 and March 9, 2009, Captain Harold Grubb was commercial fishing in the Chatham-Kent waters of Lake Erie and failed to ensure that he was able to safely remove his gill nets in the prescribed timeframe. On March 9, 2009, Grubb submitted his daily catch report to the Ministry of Natural Resources and indicated that he had retrieved the gill nets that were set in the water for 18 days.

Commercial fishing licence conditions permit gill nets to remain in the lake for a maximum of eight days during the winter months in order to ensure excellent fish quality and to prevent gill nets from becoming lost in poor ice conditions.

Justice Stephen J. Fuerth heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Chatham, on October 21, 2011.

To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (8477667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Soli Deo Gloria Singers to perform Joy for the Journey

The Soli Deo Gloria Singers, under the direction of Paul Dueck and Nancy Dyck, are deep into rehearsals for their upcoming concert “Joy for the Journey”. The 40-voice choir is celebrating its tenth year of quality, choral music. Their music reflects the theme “To God Only Be the Glory”, which is the English translation of their name Soli Deo Gloria.

All of us live our lives through our calendars: we carry them in our pickets/ purses and in our heads. In the course of a year, holiday and vacation dates give us something to look forward to. But if you are a Christian choral music lover, you will also likely have another organizational lens: the church calendar. Easter, Christmas and Pentecost are its chief holidays, but the Lent and Advent periods are also defining parts of the church year.

The upcoming concert falls on the final weekend of the old church year, the weekend marking the end of the cycle by celebrating Memorial Sunday (All Saints Day), a Sunday dedicated to remembering those who have died in the last year.

November is a gloomy month: our world loses its green, the skies are often overcast, daylight hours are shorter. Yet, we also remember that Advent is just around the corner, that in the middle of darkness God breaks in and offers us joy.

The music for this concert has been chosen with the journey of our lives as they look in November in mind.

Yes, greyness and despair can be part of our experience, but underlying it all is the sense of joy that Christians feel as they understand that our journey is accompanied by the Spirit of God. These songs are a musical reminder of that joy.

A few of the joyful highlights will include: Larry Nickels’ Working With Joy is a rhythmic affirmation that what we do (as Christians) HAS to be done with joy! Two rousing Bach pieces overflow with joy and the choir will be working hard to get all that joy out! Some joyful old chestnuts from the church choir repertoire (Holy City and His Eye on the Sparrow). A couple of rousing spirituals, including Joy at Last. As well, some Mendelssohn Christmas pieces and a version of Handel’s Joy to the World.

Joy for the Journey will be performed at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington, on Sat. Nov. 19 at 8 p.m., and at UMEI, 6th Conc., west of Hwy 77, north of Leamington, on Sun. Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets are available at Mennonite Savings and Credit Union or from Choir members. Advance tickets $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets at the door are $12 for adults and $6 for students. For more info call UMEI at 519-326-7448.

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Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre board member Jane Toppi, left, accepted a generous donation at the President of the Bank level ($5,000-$19,999) from Hugo and Linda Tiessen of Tiessen Financial. The Sun Parlour Players are renovating the former Bank of

Jingle Bell Run

For the past 16 years, Ken Knapp Ford in Essex has ushered in the holiday season by playing host to the Jingle Bell Run, Walk and Wheel.

Each year hundreds of people from across Essex County gather to celebrate and kick off the season with an event that promotes physical fitness and community spirit, while raising thousands of dollars for Community Living Essex County in support of over 600 people with an intellectual disability.

The 2011 Jingle Bell Run will be held on Sunday, November 13 beginning at 10 a.m.

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Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk Leamington Legion, 27 Erie St. N., is open Monday and Tuesday for darts, Wednesday and Thursday noon to 6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to close, and Saturday noon to 6 p.m. (approx.). The phone number at the branch is 519-326-0073. Every Friday night there are fun darts. Cost is $2. Saturdays are the weekly Meat Draws. Tickets go on sale at 2:30 p.m. and the draws are at 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 and 5:00. Come on down and win some meat. On Sat. Nov. 12 from 2:30-5:30 there will be karaoke.

The winners of the Sat. Oct. 29 dart tournament were: 1st place Gary Dutot and Cliff Anderson, 2nd place Lisa Turner and Tim Nantais, 3rd place Mabel McKee and John Hamilton. Thank you to all that played. It was a great turnout.

The Junior Dart program is from 9-11:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Cost is $2 and included a pop and hotdog. No equipment or experience necessary. There will be no youth darts on Nov. 19.

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In addition to providing a full range of supports so that people can live productive and meaningful lives, Community Living Essex County works hard to educate the public in the hope of creating an understanding of people with an intellectual disability and promoting welcoming communities.

The members’ kids Christmas party will be held on Dec. 4 from noon to 2 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet behind the bar. Zone darts are Sat. Nov. 19. Sign up for teams, doubles and singles before it is too late. If more than 4 people sign up for singles, Tim will hold a play-off to see who will play. $5 per player per event. This event is for Legion members only. Winners advance to District.

The Remembrance Day parade will form up in the municipal parking lot on John Street behind the Legion and march to Dieppe Memorial Park, then march back to the Legion. If you plan on marching in the parade, please be at the parking lot around 10:15 a.m. on Fri. Nov. 11. The parade will march off at 10:30 a.m. Anyone with questions about the parade can contact Mike Hicks at 519-322-5894 . Thank you to all who have come out and helped with the Poppy campaign this year.

Youth Education Officer Lisa went to the elementary and secondary schools with information about the annual Literary and Poster contest. Hopefully there will be a big turnout with students advancing to the Dominion contest.

The Ladies Auxiliary is available for memorial lunches, baby showers and wedding showers.

The Legion hall is available for rent for special occasions. Reasonable rates. Call the Branch for details.

Tickets are now on sale for the Branch’s Christmas Dinner on Dec. 14. There are two sittings: 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Cost is $7.

The Ladies Auxiliary will meet on Wed. Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m.

The next General Meeting is Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The Executive meets Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

Soup’s on for November 30th Soup ‘N Salad Luncheon

Mark your calendars early for the annual Soup ‘N Salad Luncheon being held on Wednesday, November 30 at the Portuguese Club of Leamington (behind Jose’s Noodle Factory).

The luncheon features over 30 soups prepared by and donated by area restaurants, in-

cluding a salad bar featuring vegetables that are also donated by area greenhouse growers. The entire event is organized and run by volunteers including the soup ladlers. The event also features locally grown flowers, baked buns, cake, coffee, tea, displays, jewellery for sale, prizes and more.

Proceeds will be going to the Canadian Cancer Society- half to breast cancer research and half for general cancer research. Last year’s event had more than 950 people for lunch (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) and raised a record $17,200 for the Cancer Society.

Advance tickets ($9) are on sale now in Leamington and Kingsville at the United Community Credit Union and Century 21 offices. Tickets at the door are $10.

More trees to be planted

The lowest of eight tenders to plant trees on Leamington town property that was in the path of the 2010 tornado was submitted by Ruthven Nursery & Garden Centre in the amount of $49,420.55 (including HST).

This tender was accepted by Leamington Council at a recent meeting, so expect to see 197 new and replacement

trees in Seacliff Park and along the boulevards in the south end of town.

The cost of this planting is being covered in the Special Assistance Grant the municipality was awarded after the storm, so there is no impact on the municipality’s budget. The trees also come with a one year warranty!

Angie Imeson from the Car Barn Restaurant in Wheatley is pictured making some of her world-famous soup. She enjoys making soup for her regular customers and looks forward to making a huge pot for the upcoming Soup ’n Salad Luncheon.

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New Manager of Planning in Leamington

Leamington Development Services has appointed Mrs. Danielle Truax as the new Manager of Planning Services. She will begin her duties November 21, 2011.

Danielle has worked with the Town of Kingsville since 1999, and prior the Town of Gravenhurst. She has been involved in a variety of planning functions, including providing expert evidence at the Ontario Municipal Board, presenting planning advice to Council and being the primary advisor to the Committee of Adjustment.

“Danielle will bring a good municipal background and knowledge of the community to the department,” said Director of Development Services Tracey Pillon-Abbs. “She has the leadership, skills and experience to ensure that the department can continue to provide high quality services.”

The Manager of Planning Services is responsible for all development and long term planning matters including preapplication consultation, special projects, involvement in regional/ provincial issues, and processing planning act applications.

Leamington thrift shop shares a message of peace with buttons

Amid the kitchenware and designer clothing, thrift shoppers are finding a great deal—and a great message: “To remember is to work for peace.”

This simple but profound call to action is prominently displayed on posters and peace buttons at 14 Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) thrift shops across Ontario, including the Et Cetera Shop and the Et Cetera Furniture and More Shop in Leamington.

Remembrance Day, observed across Canada on November 11, has traditionally been about remembering those who have died in military service. For Mennonites in the historic peace tradition, this can be an awkward day, as the line between remembering those who have lost their lives and glorifying war is easily blurred in a Canadian society increasingly relying on military solutions to conflict.

“We remember all who have suffered from war, in order to bring hope for a peaceful future and a commitment to the ways of peace and non-violence,” says Sonya Gaffan, general manager for the Et Cetera Furniture and More Shop. Peace is at the heart of MCC identity and mission. The peace buttons were created by MCC Ontario more than 20 years ago as a modest call for peace.

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Since then, the message has found a place within a variety of cultures and contexts far beyond this province. In northern Uganda, for instance, people whose lives have been torn apart by a bloody civil war wear the button as a daily reminder that the best way of honouring those who died is by working for peace.

Gaffan adds, “We hope our shoppers will find the peace button to be a helpful reminder that there are alternatives to violence, as well as spark conversations on how we can build a more peaceful world.”

Currently, MCC Ontario has 14 thrift shops, operated by approximately 1,200 dedicated volunteers and 30 managerial staff.

They generate over $2 million a year to support the relief, development and peace work of MCC in Ontario and around the world. To learn more, visit the peace section at ontario. mcc.org.

Wheatley defies the bad economy: Five new businesses open in 2011

By Sheila McBrayne

In today’s economic downturn there’s usually uncertainty when it comes to opening a small business. As many small towns have watched longtime businesses close, the small village of Wheatley, with a population of 1,700, has welcomed the opening of five – FIVE! –new businesses in 2011.

To add to Wheatley’s economic boom, there have been no businesses close in 2011 to counter balance its progress. This year was the first year that Wheatley businesses were organized through the town’s first Business Improvement Association (BIA).

“Isn’t it great that five new businesses opened this year. It blends so well with the creation of the new BIA,” said West Kent Councillor Bryon Fluker. “It certainly does speak to the small entrepreneurial businesses; they are the economy in small towns,” said Fluker.

In March of 2011 Katherine and John Urban opened Cellar Door Wines at the village’s only traffic light at the corner of Erie and Talbot streets and has enjoyed a steady first nine months in business as the town’s only wine-making establishment.

One month later in April, Deb and Gary Wenzler opened Wenzler’s Landing, a bed and breakfast at the end of Hickson Road. Although not a retail store, the business adds to the amenities of this small town.

After four months of renovations Catch of the Day bakery café opened its doors with co-owners Susan Thibeault, Letitia Cook and Kathleen Cook serving up baked goods and homemade lunches. The exposed brick and original floors add to the small town charm of this bakery located at 15 Erie Street North.

On Halloween day, October 31, Holly Omstead opened Transitions hair sa-

lon at 26 Talbot Street, East (beside the Post Office). Omstead, formerly of London, is looking forward not only to living and working back in her hometown, but being closer to family members as well.

FIVE NEW BUSINESSES IN 2011

• MARCH

Cellar Door Wines

• APRIL

Wenzler’s Landing

• MAY

Catch of the Day

• OCTOBER

Transitions Hair Salon

• NOVEMBER

Rebel Cowboy Music

Last weekend, November 5 was the grand opening of Wheatley newest business, Rebel Cowboy Music at 15 Talbot Road West. Longtime international musicians Michele and John Law have opened the town’s first music store, which features new, used and vintage instruments and accessories, repairs and lessons.

“Definitely one of the goals of the BIA is to fill every empty store,” said BIA President Dharmesh Patel

who opened up Wheatley’s Subway in 2010.

In addition to the new businesses and their renovations, some existing merchants have also been busy renovating their storefronts to further spruce up downtown Wheatley. Penny’s Sense of Cents and neighbouring Dr. Dan Kresan’s office have both had a “facelift” this year. Numerous other downtown businesses have also refurbished their storefronts in the past few years as well. “People are taking advantage of the Community Improvement Plan. It’s a great way to improve our downtown. The CIP provides 50 percent funding for the improvement to downtown storefronts. We should definitely take advantage of this,” said Patel.

The Wheatley BIA will be launching its new website at the Annual General Meeting planned for the end of November. In its first year, the BIA added the Welcome to Wheatley banners to the downtown and is currently working on a Wheatley Coupon Book filled with valuable coupons from local businesses. The coupon books are expected to be out soon, just in time for Christmas stocking stuffers.

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SPEAKER PROGRAM RUNDOWN

FIELD VEGETABLE PROGRAM

Tuesday, November 22/11 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Topics:

• Field vegetable season update

• Smartphones in agriculture

• Ethnic vegetables research in Ontario

• New insect pests - are vegetables vulnerable?

FARM INFORMATION PROGRAM Tuesday, November 22/11 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Organizations:

• Ontariofresh.ca

• Unemployed Help Centre

• Canada Revenue Agency GRAPE PROGRAM Tuesday, November 22/11 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Topics:

• Achieving vine balance

• Healthy, happy soil is your vine’s best friend

• Insights into Ontario consumers’ mindsets for purchasing red and local wines

• Optimizing vine recovery after cold injury

GREENHOUSE PROGRAM Tuesday, November 22/11 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm

Topics:

• Update 2011 Season

• Update on Greenhouse Sector Strategy

• Impact of Excess Light on Tomatoes

• Greenhouse Modifications: Temporary Screens and Diffused Plastics

• Does seasonality affect the performance of predatory mites?

• Reports on water recycling studies

FRUIT PROGRAM

Wed., November 23/11 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Topics:

• New Apple Technologies – What’s for You?

• Picking the Right Insecticide at the Right Time

• New Fungicides for Tree Fruit

• Ontario Consumers’ Perceptions and Preferences for Peaches

• Ontario Apple Growers, District 1 Annual Meeting

Chatham-Kent Police were called to Wheatley Harbour on Thursday, November 3. While dredging the harbour an old vehicle, believed to be a 1986 Ford Bronco pickup, was pulled from the waters. Investigation continues. (SUN Photo)

Thursday, November 3rd

Lambton Shores 5 – Flyers 1

Despite registering a season-high 54 shots on net the Leamington Flyers suffered their worst loss of the season last Thursday when they lost 5-1 to the last place Lambton Shores Predators.

“We didn’t capitalize on our chances early in the game,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. The Flyers hit the post a number of times and Alex Seguin was stopped on a penalty shot in the first period that would have given the Flyers a 1-0 lead. Meanwhile the Predators capitalized on their chances including scoring on a penalty shot. “We had some horrendous defensive breakdowns and every time we did the puck ended up in our net.”

The Flyers went 1 for 14 on the powerplay and were unable to score on a two-man advantage in the third period that could have potentially been the catalyst for a comeback. “You can’t teach guys how to score,” Piroski said. “Do we need to look for more offensive goal scorers? Maybe we do. We can’t depend on one or two guys all the time.”

Leamington native Brett Babkirk had the Flyers lone goal, his second goal in as many games, with an assist to Seguin who extended his point streak to twelve games. Goaltender Colin Greeley made 14 saves.

Flyers leading scorer producing off the ice too

By Melissa McCarty

Alex Seguin’s performances for the Leamington Flyers so far this season have included one hat trick, four twogoal games and four game winning goals, but the veteran forward does some performing off the ice that has earned him a growing following among the social networking masses.

Seguin is a musician and music producer who spends much of his time away from the rink collaborating with friends to produce videos of them doing remakes of popular songs. The videos then get posted to Seguin’s YouTube page which currently has more than 4,400 subscribers.

“An artist will come to me and they’ll hire me to create the music for them and to promote them and get their name out there,” Seguin explained. “Basically I do all the instrumentation then they’ll come in and record with me. I’ll put the whole track together, put the video together and create the final version and then put it on YouTube or other social media to spread the word about the artist.”

In addition to seeking out new local talent to work with, Seguin collaborates with his close friends from high school who he says are all very musically talented. In March he produced a remake of the Bruno Mars song Marry You that has been viewed more than 42,500 times and has been commented on by people from around the world. “That was a big one for us,” Seguin said, noting that he has received comments from people in Poland, Germany and Russia. “It was just something we did for fun. Whenever we have some free time we just get the whole crew together and just have fun.”

Seguin is a selftaught music producer, the same way he taught himself how to play guitar when he picked up his brother’s old guitar five years ago, and he has established a rapidly growing studio in his basement.

“I have a studio in my basement which I started building little by little adding pieces and it’s coming together. That’s kind of what I’m doing for a job right now because I don’t have time for a full time job. Whenever I can make money that’s what I do is produce artists from around the area.”

Veteran forward Alex Seguin skates in on a breakaway before scoring against the Chatham Maroons on October 13th. Last season Seguin had 13 goals in 51 games with the Flyers and so far this year he already has 14 goals in only 19 games. He leads the Flyers in scoring with 26 points and has earned at least one point in the last 12 consecutive games. He is also tied for first in the entire GOJHL with four game winning goals. (Photo by Shelly Quick)

would be cool.” The amount of exposure that can be generated through social media these days is virtually limitless and Seguin is taking full advantage of it.

He is currently studying communications at the University of Windsor and has his career path firmly set. “I really want to be a music producer maybe somewhere like LA or Nashville, one of the big music cities. That’s my ultimate goal and I’m slowly trying to build some contacts.”

Seguin has already started networking and making important contacts in the music industry including a recent meeting with Tyler Ward, a Colorado based producer who has made his way up the social media ranks the same way Seguin hopes to. Ward has more than 780,000 subscribers on YouTube, more than 456,000 “likes” on Facebook and is currently on a European tour after completing a twenty-one city North American tour.

“I went to his concert in Toronto and we talked about me maybe going out to Denver to learn a little from him,” Seguin said, admitting that it was an incredible experience to meet the man he considers to be his biggest music influence.

“Who knows if it will actually happen but it

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“I find it fascinating that you can take a video, put it up on a social networking site and have people from all over the world see it. I guess that’s the new way to do it these days. That’s how you grow as an artist or producer is by using these social media tools at your disposal and taking advantage of that.”

When asked about his individual efforts for the Flyers this season, Seguin is always quick to shy away from the spotlight and instead re-directs the focus to the team’s success as a whole. His selflessness is just one of the many qualities that make him a great teammate and asset to the locker room not only for his hockey skills but also for his friendly nature and likeability.

“I was surprised, I thought I’d be getting teased a lot more,” Seguin admitted when asked if his teammates ever poke fun at him for his love of the arts. He recently posted a picture on Facebook of him mixing a track on the bus while the Flyers were headed to a road game, further proof of his dedication to his love of producing.

“It’s a growing thing and if it turns into something it’s great but if it doesn’t then I’m still having fun with it,” Seguin said with his normal modesty. But if his play on the ice this season is any indication, when Alex Seguin puts his mind to something he will surely succeed. You can follow Alex at: www.facebook.com/AlexSeguinMusic www.youtube.com/alexseguin10

Thursday, Nov 10 vs LaSalle 7:10 pm

Thursday, Nov 17 vs Kitchener 7:10 pm

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Sunday, Nov 13 @ Chatham 7:00 pm

Sunday, Nov 30 @ Waterloo 1:30 pm

NOTES: Injury update: Forward Cheyne Matheson remains out with an upper body injury and his return is still unknown. He has missed 8 games since suffering the injury on October 13th against Chatham…Burke D’Souza missed Thursday’s game due to a shoulder injury…Southpoint Midget Major goalie Brett Glasier backed up Colin Greeley on Thursday…With no games over the weekend, the Flyers have dropped to a tie for second place with the London Nationals. The St. Mary’s Lincolns are now sitting in fi rst place.

Alex Seguin with singer Nicky O'Kane during their video for the Bruno Mars song Marry You.

(Alex Seguin photo)

Rick Hansen Relay stopping in Leamington

The Municipality of Leamington is one of hundreds of stops for the Rick Hansen Relay. On Sunday, November 20 the relay will follow Talbot Trail (Highway #3) from Wheatley into Leamington at 4:30 p.m. to an outdoor celebration at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

This Canada-wide relay will journey through 600 communities and across 12,000 km, arriving in Leamington on November 20 and departing on Tuesday, November 22.

Twenty-five years ago Rick Hansen had a dream - to make the world more accessible and inclusive and to find a

cure for spinal cord injury (SCI). Inspired by a deep-seated belief that anything is possible, Rick’s dream took shape in the form of the Man In Motion World Tour (MIMWT). For 26 months he and his team wheeled over 40,000 km through 34 countries, raising awareness of the potential of people with disabilities. The completion of this epic tour was a testament to willpower, physical prowess and the ability to lead a seemingly impossible campaign. It was the beginning of a lifelong and selfless journey to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Through the Foundation that bears his name, more than $250 million has been raised to accelerate progress towards a cure for SCI, and a more accessible and inclusive world.

Leamington also has many of its own difference makers - people who extend themselves in various capacities, for many causes, to make our community a better place to live. Constable Kevin O’Neil of the Leamington detachment of the O.P.P. is one of these difference makers in our community. O’Neil has been chosen as the final medal bearer to carry the Rick Hansen commemorative medal into the Complex celebration event.

As well, SpEcTRA [Special Equestrian Therapeutic Riding Association] will give a demonstration of their program. They offer horse riding therapy for children in the Leamington and surrounding area who have developmental, emotional or physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, head injuries, post stroke and learning disabilities.

These individuals gain much satisfaction from the physical and psychological benefits of equine assisted therapies. SpEcTRA is a difference maker in our community!

Jeff Tiessen, a former Ruthven resident, became a double arm amputee as a young 11-year-old boy. He went on to represent Canada at the Paralympic Games in New York City in 1984 with teammate Rick Hansen. A friendship was formed and Tiessen, now a father and successful businessman, will return to Leamington from his Niagara area home to share his inspirational story. Tiessen is a difference maker!

The Municipality of Leamington is also pleased to have been chosen to host a start-of-day celebration on Tuesday, November 22 at 9:30 a.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex parking lot, when the relay will leave Leamington and continue on through Essex County. The Recreation Department will host several local elementary schools where four students or school volunteers have been chosen as difference makers! The four lucky recipients will carry the Rick Hansen medal as the relay leaves the community. The four medal bearers will be: Eva Guenther of M.D. Bennie Public School; Dawson Wigle of Queen of Peace School; Lisa Brandner of Mill Street School; and Noelle Resendes of Wheatley Area Public School.

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Sharks ground Alvinston in 6-3 victory

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On Monday, October 31 the Alvinston Flyers visited the Shark Tank. The Flyers’ Jordan Hayes opened the scoring at the mid point of period one when he lifted a backhander over Marc Tremblay’s shoulder. Kevin Sawatzky tied the game with just over a minute to go when he let a slap shot go from the deep slot assisted by Josh Tremblay and Glen Croley. Twenty-five seconds later, Kurtis Ouellette gave the Sharks the first lead of the game when his shot deflected in off of an Alvinston defenseman. Assisting were Austin Fontaine and Jordan Carnevale.

Wheatley scored the only two markers of the second period. Riley Babkirk scored a shorthanded goal when he shot the puck through the goalie’s 5-hole. He was assisted by Sebastian Kanally and Kurtis Ouellette. Kanally then beat the Flyers’ goaltender assisted by Kevin Sawatzky and Dustyn Woelk.

Alvinston scored a power play goal early in the final frame. Then two minutes later Alvinston cut the lead to one goal with a wrist shot from the left slot. At 10:04 of the period, Brian Johnson shot a backhander over the left shoulder of the Flyers net minder, assisted by Austin Fontaine and Jordan Carnevale. With three seconds to go in the game Riley Babkirk, Wheatley’s leading scorer, got his second of the night from right in front of the goal. Assisting Riley were Brendon Anger and Austin Fontaine.

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It’s hard to believe the summer is already over and we are rolling out our Harvest menus highlighting the late summer and early fall’s bounty and will begin hosting holiday parties at Neros and the Market Buffet. It’s one of my favourite times of year when the air turns crisp and dining is so closely related to comfort, tradition and family.

When I first moved to WindsorEssex in February 2008 to join the world-renowned Caesars Windsor team as Executive Chef, I have to admit that I wasn’t sure what to expect. West of London, driving

down the 401 in the middle of the winter, all I could see were miles of flat, barren land. I am originally from Northern Alberta, so as you can imagine, the landscape was very different than what I saw when I was growing up. Little did I know, come the summer, that those wide expanses would burst with some of the most flavourful produce I have ever worked with in my more than 20 years in culinary arts. Last year, we had the pleasure of working with County Connect, opening wonderful partnerships with local growers and producers to provide our world-class restaurants with some of the tastiest fruits, vegetables and meats – and all available no more than 30 minutes from the casino.

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Wheatley outshot Alvinston 40-33 with Marc Tremblay stopping 30 of the 33 shots to record the win. The three stars of the game were 1st Austin Fontaine, 2nd Riley Babkirk and 3rd Sebastien Malette of Alvinston.

Golden Years mini golfers hit the greens

Fifty-seven golfers hit the greens for their weekly gathering at Colasanti’s. A respectable 90 aces were recorded in total with Barb Arner leading the field with 6, followed closely by Gerry Wilkinson, Bill Taylor and Frank Lasi with 5 each. Four fell for Bill Ward and Nancy Hill. Don Ribble, Iggy Arner, Donna Wiebe, John Murphy, Cam Keith and Andy Orsini each recorded 3 aces. Two each fell for Winny Moore, Lloyd Honey, Laurie Hylton, Bryon Walker, Barb Murphy, Rose Taylor, Kathy Bradley, Mary MacRae, Barb Symes, Doug Vickery, Marg Graham, Duane McIntosh, Gary Honey, Pete Daudlin and Bill Mayville. Rounding out the day with 1 each were Gerrit Vriesen, Liz Scratch, Eileen McIntosh, Angus MacCrae, Linda Walsh, Carolyn Daudlin, Dorothy Harrow, Pat Womack, John Unrau, Julia Kos, Annie MacLeslie, Mary and Eleanor Brook.

Lowest score for 36 holes and first place money went to Team 16 with Andy Orsini, Pete Daudlin, Frank Lasi and Mavis Rutter with an excellent score of 229. Team 8 with Rose Taylor, Dorothy Harrow and Kathy Bradley, and Team King with Anna MacLeslie, Iggy Arner and Doug Vickery shared second place with 237 each. Third place with a 239 went to team 17 with Bill Mayville, Mary MacCrae and Cam Keith.

Lowest round of 36 holes was 68 shot by Gerald Wilkinson.

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Patrick McClary has been the Execu -tive Chef at Caesars Windsor since 2008. He has honed his culinary skills over more than 20 years in some of the finest kitchens in Western Canada before arriving in Ontario. He has held positions as

Executive Chef at the Four-Diamond Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Chef at the award-winning Harvest Room at the historic Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and has earned multiple menu awards for his fine dishes.

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Meghan Agosta a featured player in “Stick It To Cancer” charity hockey

Ruthven’s Meghan Agosta and other elite female hockey players will take to the ice in Windsor for two charity hockey games to raise money for cancer programs and the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County.

The ‘Stick It To Cancer’ charity games will feature Agosta’s team, Montreal Stars, against Toronto Furies in two games on November 26 at 6:00 p.m. and November 27 at 12:30 p.m. at the historic Windsor Arena on McDougall and Wyandotte.

Agosta will play one of her first games with the Montreal Stars in front of a hometown crowd, as the defending Clarkson Cup Champions face rival Toronto Furies in a 2-game series and fundraiser event this November called Stick It To Cancer!

Area fans will be treated to the top female hockey this November, as the defending Montreal Stars face-off against the Toronto Furies in a rematch of the Clarkson Cup Final game. Since last season, Toronto has added power forward Jess Scanzano to their already formidable roster, which includes Tessa Bonhomme, currently competing on CBC’s Battle of the Blades.

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For their part, the Montreal Club is thrilled to announce the arrival of two of Canadaʼs finest female hockey stars: Canadian National team player and two-time Olympic goldmedalist and Windsor native Meghan Agosta and Team Canada defensive stronghold, Catherine Ward.

The Canadian Womenʼs Hockey League (CWHL) showcases the highest level of elite female hockey competition in North America and the United States. Many national team members train and compete with these clubs during the regular season, including Olympic medalists like Caroline Ouellette, Sarah Vaillancourt and Julie Chu (USA) for Montreal. The Stars are rounded out by some of the very best talent coming out of university (NCAA and CIS) hockey, bolstering whatʼs sure to be a powerhouse club.

“Meghan Agosta has an enormous amount of offensive talent - and she’ll surely make her mark in these games, and all season long for us,” says Stars captain Lisa-Marie Breton-Lebreux. “We are very excited to play in this important fundraiser event!”

The two-game series is being organized by the Breast Ride Ever, a not-for-profit organization, in partnership with

Perennial ferns during the winter

Perennial ferns need very little preparation for the winter. However, there are many different types of ferns. For many the foliage will turn colour and die back in the fall, while others are actually evergreen. If your fern is considered evergreen, like a holly or Christmas fern, then you would prune the dead fronds from the plant’s base leaving the rest of the plant standing. Ferns that completely die back to the ground can be treated the same as any other perennial in the garden. Ferns grow best in the shade, regardless of moisture preferences, so they are often associated with ground cover in wooded areas and creek banks. To prepare the evergreen ferns for the winter, apply about 2-3 inches of ground-up leaves around the base, and for ferns that completely die back cover the entire crown of the plant. This mimics the natural wood lots where

leaves litter the entire area and provide protection from the cold temperatures and the drying winter winds.

Applying mulch-like, ground-up leaves not only insulates from sudden temperature changes that will cause winter kill, but also provides nutrients as the leaves rot and break down.

phosphorus, and K = potassium or better known as potash. Fall fertilizers will list higher P and K numbers.

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the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. Ticket prices range from $9.9914.99; a two-game pass is available for $14.99$24.99. There also will be an after-game party and concert at the Blind Dog at 671 Ouellette Ave. For more information and to purchase tickets for any of the events go online at www.thebreastridever. com.

for winter protection. Still lots of time to plant your spring bulbs at www. bptreemarketing.com

Grinding up the leaves also prevents a compressed or pancake effect on the new growth in the spring. The new fiddleheads can break through easily once the soil has thawed and warms up in the spring.

As winter arrives, plants will concentrate on root growth and will require fertilizers with a higher mixture of potassium and phosphorous. Always purchase fertilizers with the NPK symbols, N = nitrogen, P =

The first number representing nitrogen must always be low; you don’t want to be promoting plant growth now, only root growth. Mix the fertilizer into the soil during fall planting and when the weather is still warm during the day. Warm soil will also promote healthy root growth. New plants need to establish solid roots before winter weather and mature plants need a good feeding of nutrients.

After applying fertilizer, always add a layer of mulch

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Bounty of the County Trade Show taking place Nov. 22-23

The Essex County Associated Growers will be holding their annual Bounty of the County Trade Show at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex on Tuesday, November 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

60 Erie Street N., Leamington 519-326-3111

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 a.m.

Calvary Church

North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 a.m.

BAPTIST

Calvary Baptist Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-326-0876

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church

3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church 589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994

Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644

Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services

9:30 a.m. (German), 10:30 a.m. (English)

Sonshine Lutheran

194 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-398-8179

Thurs. Bible Study 7 p.m.

3rd Sat of mth Worship Sercvice 6:30 pm

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services

10:50 a.m. (Summer 10 a.m.)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734

Sunday Worship Services

9:15 a.m. (German), 10:45 a.m. (English)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Leamington United Mennonite Church

78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727

Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m.

Summer Worship Services

9:30 a.m. (German), 10:15 a.m. (English)

Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605

Sunday Worship Services

9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

South Point Community Church

55A Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-1858

Sunday Gatherings 10 a.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Iglesia La Buena Semilla

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443

PENTECOSTAL

FGT Family Church

285 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-322-2316

Sunday Worships 9:15 & 11 a.m.

Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.

English/Spanish 6:30 p.m.

Here are some of the highlights of what will be going on throughout the trade show:

• Didier Marotte from Place Concorde will be holding daily cooking demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Essex County Associated Growers will be selling

their 2012 Local Producer Calendar with net proceeds going to the Leamington Salvation Army Food Bank, Leamington District High School’s culinary program and Cardinal Carter Secondary School’s horticultural program.

• Speaker programs daily.

• Award winner ceremony

– Janzen Equipment Ltd.

– on Tues. Nov. 22 at 4:30 p.m. in the Locker Room Lounge at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Everyone welcome.

• Release of Essex County Associated Growers’ announcement, which will be taking place at the award winner ceremony.

Novice Majors play best game of season

Sun. Oct. 30 Southpoint met Amherstburg in an away game that proved to be a really tough match be-

Templo Christiano De Leamington

39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654

Sunday Worship Services 3 p.m.

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 p.m.

United Pentecostal Church

312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056

Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541

Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m. (English) 10:30 a.m. (English/Children’s Liturgy) 10:30 a.m. (OLBS, Wheatley, English), 3 p.m. (Spanish), 7 p.m. (Youth)

St. Joseph’s Church

310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. (English) Sunday Masses: 9 a.m. (Italian, English), Noon (Portuguese, English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 a.m. (Lebanese, English)

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Leamington United Church 9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.

Mersea United Church

1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 a.m.

Happy 75th Birthday John “Pepe” Beneteau

November 10

Your Wife Marilyn & Family - Wayne, Kay, Barb, John, Reg, Lori, Randy, Dave

tween the two teams. The Capitals had to step up their defensive play as the Stars challenged them, which is why Nathan Pilmer earned the Capitals’ Hard Hat for the game by covering his defense position well and knowing what to do.

Dawson Collison scored Southpoint’s only goal in the third period unassisted.

Nathan led the Capitals as their Captain to their match against Riverside the following week.

Sat. Nov. 5 the Capitals went head-to-head against the Rangers on home ice. Both teams challenged each other, scoring 5 goals in the first period alone.

Dawson Collison scored both first period goals for Southpoint, assisted first by Evan Ouellette and Troy Tiessen, second assisted by Luke Tatomir and again by Troy Tiessen. The Capitals third goal was scored in the third period unassisted by

Stork Stork Report Report

Milec - Amanda & Ashton Simpson of Leamington, a girl on October 17, 2011.

Hiebert - Agnes & John of Leamington, a girl on October 17, 2011.

Klassen - Jaclyn & Craig Bygrove of Windsor, a boy on October 19, 2011.

Ciliska - Jacquelyn & Chris of Leamington, a boy on October 19, 2011.

Janzen - Nancy & Henry of Leamington, a girl on October 20, 2011.

Chapleau - Susan & Phil of Staples, a girl on October 23, 2011.

Raymond - Amber & Jourdan Whalen of Harrow, a boy on October 26, 2011.

Berg - Helen & John of Wheatley, a boy on October 27, 2011.

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Michael Vida. Dawson Collison earned the Hard Hat for his sheer determination and led Southpoint as their Captain to Sunday’s game against Amherstburg. Final result 6-3 for Riverside. Southpoint met Amherstburg once again, this time on home ice Sun. Nov. 6. Both teams battled for the puck getting more penalties than goals this game. It was quite an exciting game, but not the result the Capitals had hoped for. Final score was 3-0 for Riverside; however, the Southpoint Capitals felt it was their best game of the season as they all played hard and everyone played their positions extremely well. Troy Tiessen earned the Hard Hat for the game by coming out on the ice full force and playing his forward position the way he should. He’ll lead the Capitals as their Captain to their next game in Harrow on Sat. Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.

Skateboard Park for Leamington?

A delegation of students studying civics from Leamington District Secondary School addressed Leamington Council Monday, October 17, requesting a skateboarding park. Their request was backed up with clear arguments in favour of such a development and with a large number of interested supporters. Much to Leamington Council’s credit, they not only listened with interest, but invited the students to become part of the planning committee to look into the possibility. Student representatives will be invited to sit as members of a council committee to research the project from start to finish. To that end, administration was instructed to prepare a report identifying the mandate of the committee and to return to council with appropriate recommendations to proceed with the planning of this potential recreational venue.

Skate Wheatley holds first test day

Skate Wheatley held their first test day of the season on Oct. 21 at Wheatley Arena. Congratulations to the 36 successful skaters who passed their tests.

American: Lindi Osbourne.

Dutch Waltz: Hannah Ribble, Emma Barrette, Mallery Fischer, Marisa Morrow, Courtney Jeffery, Sologne Pimerskin.

Canasta: Jayden Garvey.

Baby Blues: Marra Gualteri, Trista Jobin.

Fiesta: Bryn Parent, Owen Van Oorschot-Fowler, Kasia Dyck.

Willow: Alyssa Beleutz.

Ten Fox: Eric Lein, Allison Shaw.

Fourteenstep: Breanna Dyck, Eric Lein.

European: Mackenzie Grineau, Madison Grineau.

Paso Doble: Mackenzie Goodison.

Blues: Katelyn Wiebe.

Viennese Waltz: Meghan Mercer, Chelsey Malott. Argentine Tango: Sabrina Coomber, Mackenzie Mifflin.

Freeskate: Kelsey Almasi, Krysten Garant, Meghan Mercer, Haley Clark, Sabrina Coomber.

Skills: Alyssa Beleutz – Preliminary; Kelsey Almasi –Senior Bronze; Jordan Robinson – Senior Bronze; Mackenzie Mifflin – Gold.

Skate Wheatley would also like to congratulate Melissa Phan, Emma Hannigan, Mackenzie Mifflin and Sabrina Comber for completing their Gold tests.

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Peewee Minors win, lose, draw

The Reid Funeral Home Minor Peewee hockey team continues to improve, understanding the little intricacies of the game required to be successful.

Last Thursday they traveled to Amherstburg and carried a 1-1 tie late into the third, but a small mental error led to a 2 on 1 for the Stars and they executed it perfectly scoring to take the lead. They would add an empty netter to take this contest 3-1. The Caps lone goal came from Gioia DiCiocco, assisted by Jeron Kir and Kiera Jackson. Matt Ciliska played a good game in net despite the loss.

On Saturday they were off to Chatham. This game was one sided as far as puck possession goes. The Caps were the dominant team in this game, firing over 40 shots at the Cobras netminder; he stymied the locals continuously throughout.

The Caps got on the board first in the opening period on a goal by Kir with Carter Mastronardi assisting. The Cobras answered back less than a minute later to even the score. The Caps peppered the Cobras goalie relentlessly with no luck.

The Cobras capitalized twice on their rare opportunities midway through the third to open up a 3-1 lead on the Caps. The Caps were finally rewarded for their tenacious play with less than two minutes to go on a goal by Mason Gow with Kir and Justin Brown assisting.

The Caps continued to pressure, and with the goalie pulled, Joseph Alfano scored the equalizer with 16 seconds left in the game. Tyler Zsebok assisted on the play. Tristan

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Edmundson earned the tie in net.

Sunday had them in Essex taking on the Ravens. Alfano got the Caps on the board 6 minutes into the second with assists going to Spencer Wiebe and Myles Thiessen.

The Ravens evened up the score 5 minutes into the third. The Caps applied heavy pressure in the third and were rewarded after Kiel Reid moved the puck up the ice from the centre line, but took a big hit in doing so. His hard work got the puck to Mastronardi who gained possession just inside the blueline and wired a wrist shot on goal that was denied by the Ravens keeper but Kir charged the net and banged in the game-winning goal with 1:33 remaining. Ciliska played a strong game in goal for the win.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB? DO YOU WANT TO FIND A CAREER? WE CAN HELP!

South Essex Community Council offers a variety of Employment and Training Services to assist individuals who are seeking employment. The Job Connect Program and the Employment Edge Program are 2 such programs focused on the employment needs of youth, adults and persons with disabilities. The goal is to help you prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.

While Job Connect focuses on youth and adults and Employment Edge focuses on persons with disabilities, the two programs work together, giving clients the best possible options for securing employment in the long term. Employment Edge also assists with Second Career applications for eligible individuals. Both programs provide professional, comprehensive, one-to-one employment counselling services along with a variety of other supports such as workshops, referrals to other community services, and connections to employers. Counsellors will work with you to determine the best course of action to meet your

employment and training needs. In addition, anyone in the community, whether employed or not, can access our resource centre to use computers, research education and training options, and obtain useful up-to-date labour market information.

Recently, an Employment Edge client was assisted in securing financial assistance to return to school through the Second Career program, through the Province. The client could no longer do physical labour and had to be retrained to secure gainful employment. After being trained in the health care field and completing school, the client was put into a co-op placement, where, when complete, the employer was so impressed that they hired the client into a permanent position. Perseverance is the key to employment. If you have the will, we’ve got the connections and

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Pictured above: The CC Green Team, ERCA representatives, friends and family celebrated a beautiful day of environmental awareness and action at the farm of Francis Balsam in Leamington.

Cardinal Carter Corner

As we approach the halfway point of semester one, Cardinal Carter staff and students are as busy as ever.

On the athletic front, the CC football teams have been enjoying a successful season on the fields. The senior team won their final regular season game 25-0 over Assumption and upset the Brennan Cardinals in the first round playoffs with a score of 21-7. Congratulations to Matt Gayer, John Najim and Ray Van Braeckel who all scored touchdowns. The junior team also won their final two games of the regular season, defeating St. Anne’s and Vista Academy. Austin Bento scored 6 touchdowns in the final 2 games, bringing his season total to 13. Special mention goes out to Chris Dias, Chris Tannous and Josh Van Roie for a fine season, and to Christian Ingratta, Russell Steward and Mitch Grant for outstanding leadership on defense.

The CC Arts Department is in full creativity mode with many exciting projects underway. Rehearsals have begun for the musical production “Little Shop of Horrors” which will be coming to the CC auditorium in February. Our talent show tradition continues with sold-out events that showcase the singing, dancing and acting talents of CC students.

Our Dance Teams are also busy preparing for the annual Danceology production, Moonwalk, featuring the inspirational music of Michael Jackson. Performances will be held December 7, 8 and 9. Order your tickets to this popular show by contacting the school at 519-322-2804.

While Christmas may seem far away, the choir and wind bands have already started rehearsals for the Advent production, Advent mass and Christmas concerts.

Congratulations to CC art student Alexandra McCaig who recently earned a 2nd place finish in the Migratory Bird Painting Contest at the Kingsville Migration Festival for her beautiful oil painting of a white swan.

CC is going green! Grade 11 student Grace Enns is leading Cardinal Carter’s Green Team with many environmental improvement initiatives. On October 29th, students visited a Leamington area farm to work in partnership with ERCA on a land revitalization project. A milk bag collection cam-

Pictured at left: Members of Cardinal Carter’s Green Team worked to prune trees as part of a land revitalization event, in partnership with ERCA, at the farm of Francis Balsam on October 29. From left to right are: Grace Enns (leader of CC’s Green Team), Jordan Andary and Amanda Ingratta. paign will also be held in November with the dual purpose of recycling plastic waste and contributing to a great cause. The plastic bags will be donated to an organization that weaves them into mattresses for developing countries.

On an academic note, mid-term report cards will be going home Mon. Nov. 14; and Parent-Teacher interviews will be held on Wed. Nov. 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium.

The annual Cardinal Carter Academic Awards Banquet will be held Thurs. Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in our auditorium.

Take extra precautions: deer are on the move

Three car vs deer accidents reported in 6-hour period

Between 11 p.m. November 1 and 6:30 a.m. November 2, OPP officers investigated 3 car versus deer crashes in Essex County. There were no injuries, but substantial damage was done to the vehicles. OPP are reminding drivers to be aware that at this time of year deer are on the move, wandering and grazing in greater numbers all over Essex County.

The police offer the following tips to help avoid a car versus deer collision: Watch: Scan the road ahead from shoulder to shoulder. When you see wildlife beside the road, slow down and pass carefully as they may suddenly bolt onto the road. Use high beams at night where possible and watch for glowing eyes of animals.

Steer: Stay in control. Watch your speed and take extra precautions when driving at night as visibility is greatly reduced. Slowing down will give you that extra second to respond. Never swerve suddenly. This could cause your vehicle to go out of control or head into oncoming traffic.

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

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

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

People who live adjacent to highways are encouraged not to feed deer during the winter as this increases the probability of motor vehicle collisions, resulting in more personal injuries and increased deer mortality.

HISTORY

Each November, Poppies blossom on the lapels and collars of over half of Canada’s entire population. Since 1921, the Poppy has stood as a symbol of Remembrance, our visual pledge to never forget all those Canadians who have fallen in war and military operations. The Poppy also stands internationally as a “symbol of collective reminiscence”, as other countries have also adopted its image to honour those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This significance of the Poppy can be traced to international origins.

The association of the Poppy to those who had been killed in war has existed since the Napoleonic Wars in the 19th century, over 110 years before being adopted in Canada. There exists a record from that time of how thickly Poppies grew over the graves of soldiers in the area of Flanders, France. This early connection between the Poppy and battlefield deaths described how fields that were barren before the battles exploded with the blood-red flowers after the fighting ended.

Just prior to the First World War, few Poppies grew in Flanders. During the tremendous bombardments of that war, the chalk soils became rich in lime from rubble, allowing “popaver rhoes” to thrive. When the war ended, the lime was quickly absorbed and the Poppy began to disappear again.

The person who was responsible more than any other for the adoption of the Poppy as a symbol of Remembrance in Canada and the Commonwealth was Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian Medical Officer during the First World War.

THE FLOWER OF REMEMBRANCE

An American teacher, Moina Michael, while working at the YMCA Overseas War Secretaries’ headquarters in New York City in November 1918, read John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields”. She immediately made “a personal pledge to keep the faith and vowed always to wear a red poppy of Flanders Fields as a sign of remembrance and as an emblem for keeping the faith with all who died".

Two years later, during a 1920 visit to the United States, a French woman, Madame Guerin, learned of the custom. On her return to France, she decided to use handmade Poppies to raise money for the destitute children in war-torn areas of the country. Following the example of Madame Guerin, the Great War Veterans’ Association in Canada (the predecessor of The Royal Canadian Legion) officially adopted the Poppy as its Flower of Remembrance on 5 July 1921.

Thanks to the millions of Canadians who wear the Legion’s lapel Poppy each November, the little red plant has never died. And neither have Canadian’s memories for 117,000 of their countrymen who died in battle.

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL JOHN MCCRAE

Lieutenant-Colonel McCrae was born on 30 November 1872 in Guelph, Ontario. At age 14, he joined the Highfield Cadet Corps and, three years later, enlisted in the Militia field battery. While attending the University of Toronto Medical School, he was a member of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada. With Britain declaring war on Germany on 4 August 1914, Canada’s involvement was automatic. John McCrae was among the first wave of Canadians who enlisted to serve and he was appointed as brigade surgeon to the First Brigade of the Canadian Forces Artillery.

In April 1915, John McCrae was stationed near Ypres, Belgium, the area traditionally called Flanders. It was there, during the Second Battle of Ypres, that some of the fiercest fighting of the First World War occurred. Working from a dressing station on the banks of the Yser Canal, dressing hundreds of wounded soldiers from wave after wave of relentless enemy attack, he observed how “we are weary in body and wearier in mind. The general impression in my mind is of a nightmare.”

In May, 1915, on the day following the death of fellow soldier Lt Alexis Helmer of Ottawa, John McCrae wrote his now famous work, an expression of his anguish over the loss of his friend and a reflection of his surroundings – wild Poppies growing amid simple wooden crosses marking makeshift graves. These 15 lines, written in 20 minutes, captured an exact description of the sights and sounds of the area around him.

Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae left Ypres with these memorable few lines scrawled on a scrap of paper. His words were a poem which started, “In Flanders fields the poppies blow…” Little did he know then that these 15 lines would become enshrined in the innermost thoughts and hearts of all soldiers who hear them. Through his words, the scarlet Poppy quickly became the symbol for soldiers who died in battle.

The poem was first published on December 8, 1915 in England, appearing in “Punch” magazine.

IN FLANDERS FIELDS

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

John McCrae

TOM GIGNAC

REC ROUND-UP REC ROUND-UP

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

Early registration for the Winter 1 session runs Nov. 7-13 followed by regular registration ($5 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.

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 camps – open to boys and girls to advance their hockey skills, or purchase a skate/swim/gym pass for youth ages 13 and under.

Check out the Complex Activity Guide for all the adult programs and classes:

• Pickleball – bring the family and try this NEW SPORT. Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Complex gym.

• Work out in the weight room – build, tone and shape those muscles using the free weights and all the weight and cardio equipment.

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

• Check out the charts listing over 50 fitness and aquafitness classes per week which are all included in the annual membership fee.

• The Right Weigh To Lose It – an instructor led exercise and nutrition program helping you to incorporate healthy eating and to implement an exercise routine while seeing results.

Membership at the Complex is very affordable and convenient. There are no initiation fees or sign-up fees. Come join the growing number of members who are working out at the Complex… 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. Live an ‘in motion’ lifestyle this fall and winter at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

Rick Nicholls appointed

Ontario PC Deputy Critic for Labour

Rick Nicholls, newlyelected MPP for ChathamKent-Essex, has been appointed by provincial PC Leader Tim Hudak as the Ontario PC Deputy Critic for Labour – a valuable role on an Ontario PC team that is focused on bringing forward new ideas on job creation.

Nicholls said he was humbled by the appointment and is eager to get to work.

“I am looking forward to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to bring about much needed economic relief through the advancement of job creation,” said Nicolls of his new appointment.

Volunteers were kept busy on Saturday, November 5 at the annual Coats For Kids distribution day. The South Essex Community Council (SECC) partnered with the Unemployed Help Centre of Windsor to collect hundreds of coats, which were distributed Saturday, Monday and Tuesday to those in need of coats. Pictured here are co-op student Melia Kuli of Cardinal Carter Secondary School, left, and Noreen Wiebe, Volunteer Services Program Leader and co-ordinator for SECC’s Coats for Kids Campaign.

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It is with great happiness that Leslie Omstead of Wheatley and Gord Meuser of Leamington announce the marriage of their daughter, Emily Margaret Meuser, to David Atef Abrahim Mesiha, son of Atef and Suzanne Mesiha of Egypt. The couple was married at the Coptic Church, Windsor, on July 30, 2011. The reception was at the Pelee Island Winery in Kingsville. They now reside in Toronto where Emily is studying law at Osgoode Hall and David is working as a composer of music for film and stage.

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This Halloween, students from UMEI Christian High School participated in “Trick or Eat” where, instead of candy, they collected cans to donate to local food banks. The 16 students collected over 800 cans. Thanks to the community for all your support! Pictured here are Jennifer Quiring, Kiana Epp, Andrea Linke-Driedger, Jessica Epp, Cate Foulon, Tessa Klassen, Hannah Toews, Shae Driedger, Amanda Enns, Elyse Epp, Jaina Wiebe and Tari Ngangura.

UMEI students collect cans for Halloween

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here, Cate

(Photos submitted)

Are you a dipper or a squeezer?

Heinz Dip & Squeeze Ketchup comes to Canada

One year, three major industry awards, and 220 million American consumers after the H.J. Heinz Company introduced its Heinz® Dip & Squeeze® Ketchup package in the United States, this innovative format is coming to Canada in November, and will be a new, fun way for Canadians to enjoy the ketchup they’ve loved for over a century.

Heinz Dip & Squeeze is a breakthrough, dual-function ketchup package that makes on-the-go eating easier for consumers. It has three times as much of Canada’s favourite ketchup as the traditional packet and comes in a versatile, portable, easy-to-use format. It’s the only ketchup package with two ways to enjoy the product; peel back the top for easy dipping or simply rip off the tip to squeeze onto favorite foods.

“For more than a century, Heinz has been committed to introducing innovative products and packaging that address the evolving needs of our customers and consumers,” said Michael Okoroafor, vice president Heinz Global Packaging Innovation & Execution. “Heinz Dip & Squeeze is the most significant packaging innovation for the ketchup packet in more than 42 years, revolutionizing the way consumers enjoy Heinz Ketchup on the go.”

In May 2011, Heinz Dip & Squeeze Ketchup received recognition from the U.S. National Restaurant Association’s Food & Beverage Product Innovations Awards, which highlighted progressive food and beverage products that will make a significant impact in the restaurant industry. Then in June 2011, the new packaging was honored with a Silver award in Innovation from the prestigious DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. Last month. Heinz Dip & Squeeze was the winner in the 2011 PACK EXPO Selects competition.

Heinz Dip & Squeeze Fast Facts:

• 9 out of 10 consumers preferred Heinz Dip & Squeeze Ketchup over traditional packets.

• 1 in 3 consumers said they would visit a restaurant more often if Heinz Dip & Squeeze was served there.

• Heinz Dip & Squeeze uses approximately 50% less foil material than the equivalent amount of packets.

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Jake Klassen stack up the 800 cans collected by UMEI students on Halloween night.