Although the cold weather is quickly creeping up on us, the Family Life ‘N Expo will offer several reminders that health and fitness don’t have to hibernate along with the swim suits and sunscreen.
The eighth annual event of its kind, again to be hosted by Leamington’s Kinsmen Recreation Complex, will take place Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20. The first day of the event will feature the “Puttin’ on the Glitz” fashion show, presented by boutiques of the Leamington Business Improvement Association. With an admission price of $25, the show will include a plate of Tapas appetizers and a glass of wine. Doors open at 6 p.m. on Friday, with the fashion show running from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Before, during and after the show, ticket buyers will be able to take in the early scenes of vendor displays and booths. Proceeds will be used to support The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place, which recently launched its first theatrical performances, Steel Magnolias.
The expo’s vendors will also have their booths set up throughout the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. day of events on Saturday. Displays and hands-on demonstrations will bring the centre’s gymnasium floor to life, as will a series of guest speakers discussing a wide variety of health and (Continued on Page 2)
LDSS students walk out to protest Bill 115
By Sheila McBrayne
The greater part of the Greater Essex County District School Board walked out of class on Wednesday, October 3 waving signs and flags and chanting, “Kill the Bill”. The bill is Bill 115 – Putting Students First Act – which the Ontario Liberals passed last month to limit teachers’ collective bargaining rights, the number of sick days and has instituted a temporary two-year wage freeze on teachers’ salaries.
Leamington District Secondary School joined other student bodies across Windsor and Essex County for the student walkout, which took place at 10:30 a.m. At LDSS the students left the school and entered the front lawn area. After a few minutes of waving signs and chanting, the mass decided to take their message to the street. Students paraded into downtown Leamington, some
headed for the Municipal office while others stuck to the route of Talbot to Erie to Oak and down the trail back to school.
Some students with vehicles drove the route several times displaying signs out the window and honking for attention and awareness from onlookers.
Since the passing of Bill 115, some teachers have
been participating in a workto-rule restriction, which has left students with no coaches, directors or group leaders. High school sports teams, bands and school theatre productions have been cancelled or severely limited.
According to a group of LDSS, students they believe that their teachers deserve better treatment from the government and they wanted to show their support by participating in the walkout. When asked if they knew what Bill 115 meant, Grade 12 student Sasha Corneil said, “It takes away the teachers’ rights to bargain.”
Principal Mike Hawkins had no comment on the walkout.
From left: Kursten Klym, Autaumn Goodwin, Sasha Corneil and Kayla Durocher.
Family ‘N Life Expo
October 19 - 21
(Continued from Front) fitness trends, issues and strategies.
Last year’s Family Life ‘N Style Expo featured about 45 vendors, a sum that Leamington BIA organizers hope to match for this year’s event. On average, the expo attracts between 400 and 500 visitors.
“The gym is big, so we’ve got a lot of room to work with,” said recreation marketing and special events coordinator Brenda Fischer.
“It was a very diverse group last year and we hope for the same this year. It keeps growing and growing — we encourage anyone and everyone to come and check it out. People don’t have to
drive to Windsor for something like this.”
Saturday’s admission is $4 per person. The vendor fee is $90 each. Most vendors are local to the Leamington area, although some make the trip from communities such as Windsor and London to display their products and services.
Together, vendors highlight modern trends and practices in family, adult and senior health and fitness. Some of the vendor displays will bring to light other modern aspects of day-to-day lifestyles including electronics, cosmetics, jewelry and finances. Organizers and participants of the event are also avid
promoters of environmentalism, and attempt to make the expo as ‘green’ as possible.
Included in the expo will be a series of door prizes as well as a 96.7FM (The Mix) grand prize giveaway of a ‘Makeover Gift Basket’. Participants can qualify to win the gift basket by calling the station or visiting its website. Three winners will be drawn during the expo on Saturday. These winners must be at the expo to receive their prize.
The planning stages of the expo have been ongoing for the past several months. The event is organized by a committee of eight women representing Leamington BIA businesses, The Bank Theatre and Leamington municipal Councillor Hilda McDonald. Shawn Bodle of Leamington Source For Sports is also playing an active role in the organization of this year’s event.
“As a municipality, we like to form partnerships to promote Leamington and its businesses,” said Fischer.
Coats for Kids campaign has begun
The 2012 Coats for Kids campaign is underway. Please bring gently used children and adult coats to Fletcher’s Cleaners, Kennedy Cleaners or Canopy Cleaners in Leamington by October 31. New coats and new accessories can be taken directly to South Essex Community Council at 215 Talbot St. East in Leamington.
Coats for Kids distribution will take place at SECC in Leamington on Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Monday, November 5 from 3-8 p.m.; and Tuesday, November 6 from 3-8 p.m.
For more information, contact Noreen at 519326-8629 ext. 381.
Al Rupke with Sun Parlour Home resident Ida Wheeler
Don France of the Windsor area Christian Motorcyclists Association is pictured here free-wheeling with Sun Parlour Home resident Velda Garrant on Friday, September 28. Residents enjoyed rides in a cordoned off area of the home’s parking lot. (SUN Photos)
Mobile blood lab alternative to lengthy wait times
By Bryan Jessop
Local residents tired of in-clinic waiting times long enough to make their blood boil have a new option available.
For the past two months, Alyssa’s Mobile Lab Service has been an alternative to lengthy wait times for patients needing blood samples taken for testing. Alyssa Martens, a 2011 graduate from St. Clair College Windsor’s registered lab technician course, has operated her mobile blood clinic service since shortly after her former employer CML Health Care closed its Princess Centre-based Leamington office.
Martens had worked at CML for about seven months, taking on the same career duties she now does for herself. While working for CML Health Care, which also operates in Windsor, she had fielded numerous complaints about lengthy wait times for having blood samples drawn to later be tested.
“I needed a job and just decided to do my own thing,” said Martens. “Everybody seems to love it. They think it’s a great idea, especially the older population who can’t get out of their homes easily.”
Unlike at MedLabs and other local clinics, patients do not require a doctor’s referral to book an appointment with Alyssa’s Mobile Lab Service, which operates 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday — the lengthy business hours allow Martens to schedule students who need blood samples taken before or after school.
Martens’ geographic range for clients stretches from Kingsville to Wheatley, from where she currently averages about 34 customers per month — some at their homes and others at their workplaces. Her business has three times as many clients booked now than when the business was launched.
“It’s about getting my name out there, like any other business,” explained Martens, who explained that she hopes to see business increase further once winter arrives and road conditions worsen. If business increases to the point where she can no longer accommodate all clients on her own, she will hire employees.
Although the 21-year-old books customers into 30-minute time blocks, she explained that most attaining blood samples in most cases takes about 10 minutes. Whenever possible, she books clients around one another to make it easier to send collected samples to laboratories at the correct time (Martens does not test the samples).
The cost to have blood work done by Alyssa’s Mobile Lab Service is $20 per visit. For an additional $10, Martens can also administer an EKG test.
Martens became certified with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science upon graduating from the one-year course at St. Clair. She can currently book up to 20 customers per day and can take any Ontario health requisition.
“It’s the same work done in a lab with the same equipment, only it’s done at your house,” explained Martens, who acquires her equipment from MediMart, based in Mississauga. Martens offers group rates for bookings of two or more clients and can also pick up fecal and 24-hour urine samples, provided they are ready to be transported upon arrival — Alyssa’s does not carry containers for these samples.
To book lab work with Alyssa’s Mobile Lab Service, contact Martens at 519-563-8725. For more information, visit her website at www.mobilelabservice.
Stargazing and old fashioned campfire at the Point
Cool autumn air has settled in and darkness fills the night — it is the perfect time to warm up around a good old-fashioned campfire at Point Pelee National Park, October 13 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
All are invited to the DeLaurier Homestead to gather around a campfire for a toetapping sing-along, listen to tales from Pelee’s past, and then enjoy stargazing in a Dark Sky Preserve. Don’t forget your mug for some tasty hot chocolate!
Participants are asked to dress for the weather and bring a flashlight and lawn chair. Blankets are recommended.
The park will be open until midnight for stargazing after the campfire. The program is included with park admission. Pre-registration
is required for groups. In the event of inclement weather, the event may
be cancelled. Call 519-3222365 ext. 0 that day for an update.
Alyssa Martens began Alyssa’s Mobile Lab Service approximately two months ago and as the name suggests, offers at-home or at-work bloodwork done at a cost of $20 per client.
What book changed your life?
Has a book changed your life? This was the question posed to customers and employees at Chapters Book Stores. I don’t read as much as I’d like to and I wouldn’t really consider myself “a reader”. To me a reader always has a book on the go and is very familiar with authors and titles. By those terms, I’m not a reader.
So when I saw an article about the 50 books that people said had changed their life, I was very interested. What amazed me most was that I had indeed read 14 of the 50 books and seen the movie for a few of the others (I don’t think that really counts as having read the book).
Interesting too, was the fact that half of the books I had read (seven of the 14) were mandatory reads for school. Included in those titles were: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Outsiders, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Animal Farm, The Diary of Anne Frank, Great Expectations and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
The 50 books that changed people’s lives were not ranked in any particular order, but I must assume that the King James Bible would probably be the one that changed the most lives.
Another segment of the books were what I would classify as self-help or books to improve one’s self, or learn a new and better lifestyle, which would explain why they would be listed as books that “changed a life”. Included in these titles were: Fast Food Nation, Approval Addiction: Overcoming Your Need To Please Everyone, The Dance Of Anger: A Woman’s Guide To Changing The Patterns Of Intimate Relationships, The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit Of Profit, The Dance Of Anger, Eating Animals, Emotional Intelligence, Fit For Life, How to Win Friends and Influence People: Dale Carnegie, Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media, The Road Less Travelled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth, The Wealthy Barber Returns and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
Only two autobiographies made the list of life-changing status and those were: Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela and Gandhi, An Autobiogra-
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Re: Council’s Sidewalk Tour
I noticed in your article re: Council takes sidewalk tour that it is a ticket-able offense to park across a sidewalk. I presume it is also a ticket-able offense to park where No Parking signs are up on lamp posts, as well as parking left wheels to the curb.
I live on Bennie Avenue and see all of the above of-
One book on the list which was actually one of my more recent reads was not an autobiography, but it was the true story of Jaycee Dugard, an 11-year-old girl who was abducted by a man and woman and kept as a sexual prisoner for 18 years. She was discovered in 2009 with two young daughters and “living” in the backyard of her abductors. A Stolen Life: A Memoir by Jaycee Dugard is an amazing example of overcoming the absolute worst circumstances imaginable. I’ve seen television interviews with this young lady and she’s not bitter, she’s not mad at the world and blaming society. She is such a well-adjusted young lady it’s amazing. I don’t know that it changed my life, but it makes the reader realize that there are always people in worse situations than your own and if she can continue her life with a positive, forgiving attitude, we all should be able to handle the less significant events in our lives.
The rest of the titles I’ll list because I’m not entirely sure if they fall into any category, and they are: Eat, Pray, Love, The Alchemist, Anna Karenina, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret (Judy Blume), Atlas Shrugged, The Book Of Negroes: Someone Knows My Name, Brave New World, Mitch Albom’s The Five People You Meet In Heaven, The Glass Castle, God Is Not Great, Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone, The Kite Runner, Left Neglected, Little Princess, Nancy Drew And The Secret Of The Old Clock, Night, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower, A Problem From Hell: America And The Age Of Genocide, The Road, The Secret, Shake Hands: The Failure of Humanity In Rwanda, She’s Come Undone, Sophie’s World, Three Day Road, The Way Of The Peaceful Warrior, We Need To Talk About Kevin and What Is The What.
fenses daily, on most of the streets in my area, but I have never, in the past five years, seen any of these vehicles ticketed. I presume it is the municipality that has responsibility for parking tickets as the occasional OPP car never stops. Is anyone employed by the municipality authorized to issue tickets outside the downtown area? Why are we wasting money putting up unenforceable signs?
In the event of an accident due to supposedly illegal parking, who is liable?
– Frank T. Gilmore, Leamington
phy: The Story of My Experiments With Truth by Mahatma Gandhi.
A sure sign of fall - the Kingsville Migration Festival October 19 - 21
Voices of Youth receive funding from United Way
By Bryan Jessop
Leamington youths now have an ideal opportunity to make their voices heard.
The Voices of Youth in Community, a division of the Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County, has expanded its services into Leamington. The interactive youth program, having started in Kingsville last year before branching out to include Harrow, officially enlarged its coverage area to include Leamington with a Wednesday, Sept. 19 meeting at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex.
The VOYC hosts meetings in each of its participating communities twice per month, although Harrow youths, mentors and volunteers have temporarily joined the Kingsville group at the YFRN office while a new youth centre location is being sought for the more westerly community. With a growing interest among youths in Leamington to take part in the VOYC program, the decision was made to pursue the Kinsmen Recreation Complex as another venue for the meetings. With the assistance of the municipality’s Dave Orshinsky and Amanda Smith, VOYC coordinator Wanda Rodrigues was able to arrange for the twice-monthly gatherings at the Heinz Arena meeting room.
The Sept. 19 meeting included six of the eight Leamington-area youths who signed up to the VOYC, in addition to two volunteers and three mentors. Residents ages 25 and up can become VOYC mentors by filling and submitting an application and police background check and if selected, undergo an interview process. If selected, these applicants will then take part in a training and orientation process to become mentors for the VOYC’s youth members.
“For the very first meeting, it was a good turnout,” said Rodrigues. “Everybody is welcome. It’s a very safe, nonjudgmental place to be.”
Youths in high school up to 24 years of age can register to take part in VOYC meetings, programs and activities by calling Rodrigues at 519-773-8983 extension 22 or by visiting the website www.resourcenetwork.ca. Those interested can also e-mail Rodrigues at wrodrigues@resourcenetwork. ca. Older residents interested in becoming VOYC mentors can acquire applications through these same contacts, or by visiting the YFRN office at 23 Mill St. West, Kingsville.
As a step in between VOYC youth membership and mentoring duties, youths ages 19 to 24 can take direction in becoming peer youth leaders. Typically attending college or university courses, youth peer leaders can assist their high school cohorts in considering choices that will affect their lives three to four years in the future.
Rodrigues pointed out that Leamington-area youths inter-
The United Way of WIndsor and Essex County presents a cheque of $2,500 to be used by the Youth and Family Resource Network’s Voices of Youth in Community program. The VOYC will use the funds to support the upcoming “Raising Your Self Esteem Community Camp Retreat”. The VOYC was one of two local youth-based programs to receive the grant from among the 14 that applied.
ested in VOYC meetings and programs can still register if they missed the Sept. 19 meeting. Leamington VOYC meetings are being scheduled for the first and third Wednesdays of the month while Kingsville gatherings take place the first and third Tuesdays. The inaugural Leamington meeting was utilized as an opportunity for those in attendance to introduce themselves and discuss their personal goals and objectives. The October 3 meeting was used to plan community activities and fundraisers and form committees to organize these volunteer events.
One of the VOYC programs now in the works is a twoday community camp retreat project. Thanks to a $2,500 grant from United Way’s GenNext program, VOYC youth are now undertaking the planning process for the “Raising Your Self Esteem Community Camp Retreat” — an ideal example of how the organization allows its youth members to develop real-life organizational and preparation skills.
Fourteen local youth-based organizations applied for the grant — the VOYC was one of only two selected to receive the funding.
On Sept. 26, Rodrigues visited Kingsville District High School to discuss VOYC programs with students. She visited Leamington District Secondary School for the same purpose Sept. 6 and was approached by two dozen youths interested in the program.
“It went really well,” she said of the LDSS visit. “I’m really happy with the response.” Rodrigues also paid a brief visit to Cardinal Carter Secondary School, where another six youths expressed an interest in the VOYC. She planned a return to Cardinal Carter Oct. 6 to further discuss the program with the school’s staff members.
Riediger named Leamington Citizen of the Year
By Sheila McBrayne
The Municipality of Leamington recognized volunteers from more than 25 committees, groups and organizations at the 2012 Volunteer Recognition Reception held on Tuesday, October 2 at the Marina Pavillion.
The top honour of the evening went to Catherine Riediger who received the 2012 Citizen of the Year Award. “What a wonderful, wonderful honour you’ve bestowed upon me as a newcomer – I call myself an import – from Barrie,” said a very surprised Riediger.
Catherine moved to Leamington in 2001 from the Barrie area and thankfully for us she has remained here since, energetically immersing herself in many volunteer activities. She had moved to Leamington with her new husband Max Riediger. “I lost Max within 17 months after moving here… I decided then, you have to dig in your heels and make a life for yourself,” said recalled. “This is also in recognition of Max and all he did… When you live and work in a community you have to give back,” said Riediger.
She has served on the front lines, volunteering to fundraise for the Kidney Foundation and the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign. She has ladled soup for the Cancer Society, and chili for the South Essex Community Council. She has helped with meals at the Anglican Church for their Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners. Currently she is delivering Meals On Wheels for the South Essex Community Council and volunteers at the United
Church for their monthly fellowship dinners.
Catherine served as a board member of the South Essex Community Council in 2005 and 2006, and Shalom Counselling from 2005 to 2007, helping guide and develop these organizations.
In 2006 Catherine joined Bill Sherk as a co-ordinator of the “Replant Our Streets” program. Trees have been planted on Sherk Street to help “green” our community and provide that lush overhead cover so sought after in communities. Her green thumb continues to serve the Leamington Horticultural Society and she currently oversees their publicity committee.
2006 was also the year she began her involvement with the Leamington and Mersea Historical Society, serving on the executive in 2008 and 2009. In 2007 she received a Certificate of Merit award for her residential research of Leamington, which is ongoing. In 2010 she received the Bess and Bob McGirr Family Heritage Award for her work with the Historical Society. Her current projects also include fundraising for the future restoration of the Michigan Central Railway Station.
Catherine is now officially retired from her work as a real estate broker, but her commitment to Leamington continues as she provides many hours of volunteer work. “When you retire you either give your service or you’re a philanthropist. Well, I don’t have the money so into service,” joked Riediger.
Robert Stafford, Ben Balkwill, Laura Niagelson and the host for the evening, representing Leamington Council, Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright.
Service to the Community Award
The 2012 Service to the Community Award winner is the Leamington Triathlon Weekend Committee who has organized the Tomatoman Triathlon and duathlon races since 2003.
In 2012 the Leamington Triathlon Weekend Committee successfully coordinated the Ontario Sprint Championships and the 2013 World Sprint Triathlon qualifying race, which attracted 600 participants to the Leamington area. Not only has the committee had a positive economic impact in Leamington, but has also had an incredible impact on the quality of life and lifestyle of hundreds of residents.
The committee spends countless hours developing the sport of triathlon and duathlon for children, youth and new athletes within Leamington by assisting to host the Triathlon Camp for children at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and several Learn to Run and Learn to Train clinics.
The Leamington Triathlon Weekend Committee gives back to the community every single year. In past years, the committee provided a financial contribution to the Municipality of Leamington for outdoor gym equipment located on the trail between Ellison Avenue and Talbot Street. In 2012 the committee dedicated additional funding for the purchase of indoor spin bikes to be used at the newly developed indoor cycling studio at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.
Every year the committee promotes the “School Challenge” to encourage students to participate in the races. The schools receive a financial contribution from the committee based on the number of students that participate, which is used to purchase athletic equipment.
Leamington Mayor John Paterson presented Leamington’s 2012 Citizen of the Year, Catherine Riediger, with certificates from MPP Rick Nicholls and MP Dave Van Kesteren before receiving the silver plate from the Municipality. (SUN Photo)
Members of the Leamington Triathlon Weekend Committee were present at the 2012 Volunteer Recognition Reception held on Tuesday, October 2. The Triathlon Weekend Committee won the Service to the Community Award. From left are Gaye Stevenson,
(SUN Photo)
Monsignor Charles Saad named Chorbishop
By Sheila McBrayne
Leamington is home to Canada’s only Chorbishop - Saint Anthony’s Maronite Church’s Father Charles Saad.
Father Saad, who also presides over Saint Peter’s Maronite Church in Windsor and London’s Saint Elias Maronite Church, was ordained as Chorbishop in his home village of Tourza, Lebanon on September 22, 2012, twenty years after his ordination as a priest. Father Chorbishop Saad held his first mass at St. Anthony’s on Sunday, September 30 followed by a dinner celebration at the Leamington Lebanese Club with 550 guests, including His Excellency Bishop Joseph Khoury.
“I was ordained in my village in North Lebanon on September 26, 1992 by His Excellency Bishop Francis Bayssari and Chorbishop in the same church on September 22, 2012 by His Excellency Bishop Joseph Khoury and Bishop Bayssari,” said Saad
Charles Antonios Saad was born in Tourza, in the Casa of Becharre, North Lebanon and celebrates his 45th birthday this week, October 13. He is one of the youngest to be ordained as Chorbishop. Saad received his Bachelor in Theology from U.S.E.K. in 1991 and was ordained by His Excellency Bishop Francis Baissari in 1992. He served for three years as pastor of three parishes in North Lebanon. He continued his studies in canon and civil law at the Catholic Institute of Paris (I.C.P.) in France where he received a Bachelor of Canon Law in 1998. In 1999 he received D.E.A. of Canon and Civil law from I.C.P. and Paris XI University.
From 2001 until 2002, Saad was the Official Notary at the Maronite Patriarchate Tribunal in Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon where he oversaw the construction of a religious centre in Tourza.
In 2004 he received his Doctorate of Canon and Civil Law (Ph. D.). He served as Vicar of Our Lady of Lebanon Parish Pastor in Marseille. In 2005 he published Les Mariages Islamo-Chretiens” (Marriages between Muslims and Christians).
From 2005 to 2006 he served as Vicar at Saint John Latin Parish in La Valette-du-Var, near Marseille. Here he also served as lawyer, then judge for the
Latin Catholic Tribunal and in Aix-en-Provence (Tribunal that gathered 12 dioceses in South France. He served in various churches in France and Montreal until coming to the Windsor area in 2008.
Father Saad came to Leamington’s Saint Anthony’s Maronite Church in 2010. If it seems like he’s is “at home” at this parish, he is. “I’d say about eighty per cent of St. Anthony’s parish is from my village… I have about 300 cousins in Windsor and Leamington,” he said. He explained how his village of 10,000 in the 1970’s is now (after the decades of political unrest in Lebanon) a very small village of about 300.
“1884 was the last Chorbishop from my village. This is a gift to my community,” said Saad.
In the Maronite Church a Chorbishop vests almost identi-
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“Say Yes to the Dress for Terry Fox”
M.D. Bennie Public School teacher Jay Douma agreed to some wacky suggestions from his students, including wearing makeup, high heels, a wedding dress and being buried in the playground sandbox if students raised more than $1,180 at this year’s Terry Fox Fun (last year’s total). Students bought buckets of sand to pour over top of Mr. Douma to bury him in the sandbox. Students wore Terry Fox t-shirts and stickers and enjoyed walking and running for the cause on Friday, September 28.
(SUN Photos)
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ERCA to host restoration open houses and tours
First stop: Hickson’s Century Farm in Wheatley
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will host two free Open Houses and tours this fall so landowners can learn more about restoration and grant funding opportunities. These events will be hosted by landowners with whom ERCA has previously worked.
The first of these events will be held at Joe and Joyce Hickson’s Century Farm, 533 Kent Road 1, Wheatley on Saturday, October 20 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and includes a free lunch.
The second will be hosted at the Aalbers Farm, located on Concession 8, one km north of Alma Road in Amherstburg on Wednesday, October 24 from 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Participants can see how a project can create natural areas on their land, attract wildlife and improve property values, all while contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.
ERCA’s technical staff will also be available to discuss grants of up to 90% of project costs for projects exceeding five acres. Smaller projects qualify for grants of 75% of project costs.
“Anyone who is interested in planting trees, windbreaks, buffer strips, or creating wetlands should contact ERCA so that we can help technically and financially,” said Matthew Child, ERCA’s Director of Watershed Restoration. “There is a window for project implementation in the spring, but proj-
ect planning and site preparation can take some time, so we urge anyone with an interest to give us a call to learn more.”
Although the open houses are free, landowners are asked to pre-register by calling 519-776-5209 ext. 345 or vkennedy@erca.org
Father Charles Saad named Chorbishop
(Continued from Page 7) cally to the bishop and often serves as is representative to various liturgical events to add solemnity. Like a bishop, a chorbishop is ordained and may wear a bishop’s vestments including the mitre (hat) and crozier (staff). A chorbishop has the power to ordain. A corship has more power and privileges than a priest. It is similar to Monsignor, but it is important to the parish since the Bishop recognizes the effort of its priest and honour him with this title.
Father Saad is currently working on a major project at Saint Anthony’s to move the parish closer to the Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine located on Highway #77. The move means selling the current parish on Talbot Trail and building a new one on the land owned by the Leamington Lebanese Club. “We’ve started working out
an agreement and fundraising to build will be $1 - $1.5 million… and it may start by next year,” said Father Saad.
“My Bishop has not asked me to move from Ontario, so I will be able, with God’s grace, to serve my three parishes,” said Saad of his new responsibilities. “It would be hard to leave here before my building project is complete, until we build a
new church by the Shrine.”
Father Saad’s Bishop is 75 years old and is retiring this year. Father Saad is currently waiting to hear who his replacement will be. The new Bishop will choose two priests from the Dioceses to help him. “Nobody knows the future. We are obedient to him. I must obey the Bishop if he tells me you have to move to Montreal or Halifax, I have to do so,”
said Father Saad. “I am so happy to be where I am. I am happy with what I do,” said Father Saad.
Open house participants during a visit to Joe Hickson’s farm in 2010 to learn about restoration opportunities and grants.
Little Tomato Theatre gets boost from TD Bank
Members of the Little Tomato Theatre were surprised with a $500 donation from TD Bank Leamington last week. When Bernadette Sleiman saw her niece perform in the Little Tomato Theatre program last year, the Small Business Advisor at TD Bank inquired at work if there was something they could do for this small theatre group devoted to children and young adults. Pictured here, from left to right, are Bernadette Sleiman, Judy Butler, TD Manager, Jaclyn Sleiman, Little Tomato performer, and Sharon Clifford, Little Tomato Theatre President. (SUN Photo)
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious infection of the airways caused by the influenza virus.
About 10-20% of the Canadian population is infected with influenza each year. The highest rates of influenza infections are seen in children, but rates of serious illness and
Vote for Kittenaide in the Aviva Community Fund contest
Linda Merle of Kittenaide has entered the Aviva Community Fund contest in hopes of winning up to $50,000 to purchase vouchers to give to low income families and seniors to have their cat spayed or neutered.
In her official statement into the contest, it reads:
“I have been involved with cat rescue and relocation for nearly fifty years. In 2002 a small group of volunteers and myself formed the Kittenaide program. We have found homes for over 7,000 cats and kittens. This program has been committed to promote spay, neuter and vaccines.
death are highest in older persons and those with underlying medical conditions. Other groups at high risk include pregnant women, people who are morbidly obese, people living in nursing homes and Aboriginal peoples.
Studies repeatedly demonstrate that influenza immunization reduces the number of hospitalizations and visits to health care providers and is effective in preventing influenza-associated deaths.
All children from 6 months to 5 years of age, people 65 years of age and older as well as people of any age with chronic medical conditions placing them at risk of influenza-related complications, and people capable of transmitting influenza to high risk individuals, should be immunized for influenza. The best time to get immunized against influenza is October through to December but it is never too late to be immunized during influenza season.
All Canadians are encouraged to talk to their doctor, nurse, pharmacist or public health office about getting this year’s influenza vaccine.
My area does not have any program in place for spay or neuter. Female cats give birth to eighteen or more kittens each year. To raise awareness and to help stop this feline population explosion, I would like to be able to offer vouchers to be redeemed at the Windsor Essex County Humane Society Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic and participating veterinarian clinics. These vouchers would be given to the people on low or fixed income who can’t afford to get their cats spayed or neutered. Kittenaide volunteers would also offer to take the animals in to the clinic as well since many low-income families have no vehicles. My goal is that once the municipalities of Kingsville and Leamington see the progress that is made and the number of people requiring help, they will continue a similar program to help get this feline situation under control. This will eliminate noise from fighting tomcats, unnecessary urination marking of the cats and unwanted litters of kittens. This will also stop the dumping of unwanted pregnant cats and kittens throughout the towns. These vouchers would cost $75 for the spay or neuter and an additional $15 for vaccines. I propose that at least 200 vouchers be offered - 100 for Leamington and another 100 for Kingsville. If 100 of these fixed were females, at least 1,800 kittens wouldn’t be born. It is a start. Make a difference - spay or neuter!
If you are already registered with the Aviva Fund, be sure to vote once every day. If you are not registered go to www.avivacommunityfund.org and register for the end of this round of voting and perhaps be ready for the second round.
Gun scare near elementary schools unwarranted
A report of a man carrying a firearm within close proximity to Ecole St. Michel and Queen Elizabeth School turned out to be a story fabricated by students.
A report sent to Leamington OPP on Friday morning led officials to advise students at both schools to remain indoors during that day’s lunch-break recess.
On Friday morning at about 9:30 a.m., Leamington OPP officers were called to Ecole St. Michel on Sherman Street in relation to an alleged incident from the previous day. Police were told by school officials that a nine-year-old student witnessed a male suspect carrying with what appeared to be a gun in the Heinz bush area on Thursday, Oct. 4.
The child explained that a man approached him from the opposite side of a fence and showed him the alleged firearm. Police were not contacted that day.
The same child claimed to have seen the same person Friday morning, but did not see the man carrying a weapon. The OPP K-9 Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) were called to the scene, but did not locate the male in question or a gun.
St. Michel and Queen Elizabeth students remained indoors Friday while the OPP search was being conducted. A report from the OPP indicated that no students from either school were in danger.
Several youths were interviewed, after which point it was determined that although numerous students had observed a man walking in the Heinz bush, the man did not approach, stop to watch or speak with any youths. Officials also determined that the man was not carrying a gun.
Songwriter Saturdays October 13
Formerly known as the Second Saturday Songwriter Series, the monthly gatherings of musicians and live music enthusiasts is this weekend.
The program dropped the word ‘Second’ from its name, as scheduling obstacles have at times forced organizers John and Michele Law to book the event for the first or third Saturday of the month.
The following series will take place October 13 and feature Robert Stark, Philip Scott Poli, Kendra Robinson and Joe Charron.
On November 17, Trish Wales will front a foursome of acts that also includes Karen Morand, Greg Cocks and Andy Mason.
To complete the calendar year of 2012, the Legion will host The Laws Christmas Concert that will feature a number of special guests December 8.
John and Michele Law, owners of Rebel Cowboy Music in Wheatley and accomplished country/folk musicians with multiple albums, launched Songwriter Saturdays in January of this year. The September to December line-up of musical acts is an entirely new list of artists from the group that was booked from January to April. Each month’s line-up features three local acts followed by a feature, out-of-town performer.
“There will be a musical style for every musical taste,” explained Michele. “There’ll be a little bit of something for everyone.”
For this portion of the Songwriter Saturdays season, the Laws are asking for donations of $7 as opposed to the $5 from the monthly January to April sessions, as they will be providing instruments to performers when necessary. Proceeds from the shows will be used to stock the Laws’ ‘Lending Library’ at Rebel Cowboy Music for students who cannot afford their own instruments as well as making lessons more affordable to youth students on limited incomes.
The concerts are sponsored by three Wheatley facilities — Rebel Cowboy Music, the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion and the Royal Bank of Canada.
Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Legion.
Leamington OPP officers were dispatched to the Ecole St. Michel and Queen Elizabeth School area on the morning of Friday, Oct. 5 in response to a report that a nine-year-old student described being approached by a man with a gun.
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The Cardinal Carter Jr. Cougars football team dominated the visiting Essex Red Raiders on October 3 in a 27-0 home game. Chris Tannous had three touchdowns and Zach Antonuzzo added one touchdown. Kiefer Simpson kicked in the two extra points and Austin Camire added one extra point. Daniel Metcalfe had the interception. The junior squads from Cardinal Carter Secondary School and Essex District High School donned pink socks for their October 3 game in Leamington. The pink socks were part of Breast Cancer Awreness Month. (SUN Photos)
All three
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football teams post victories
The junior Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School junior Cougars football team continues to roll in the 2012 WECSSAA season.
The Cougars rolled past the visiting Essex Red Raiders Wednesday, Oct. 3 in a 27-0 victory, allowing the team to maintain its perfect record, now at 3-0-0. Cardinal Carter shares first place with Herman and Belle River, also at 3-00. The Cougars have scored a combined 91 points over three games while allowing only seven.
Against Essex last week, Chris Tannous led the way for Cardinal Carter with three touchdowns. Zach Antonuzzo contributed with a touchdown while Kiefer Simpson booted two extra points and Austin Camire added one PAT. Defensively, Daniel Metcalfe turned the ball over by nabbing an interception.
In addition to earning the Cougars another two points, the game served as a prelude to WECSAA Football For A Cure. Players from both teams purchased and wore pink socks in support of cancer research funding. Although most participating WECSSAA squads were senior teams, including Cardinal Carter and Leamington during Oct. 5 games in Villanova and Forster, respectively, the junior Cougars were one of four teams to participate at the younger league — Essex, Belle River and Tecumseh Vista Academy also took part.
Two years ago, Football For A Cure raised $6,600 and last year was able to generate a presentation of $11,800 to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. The goal for the 2012 edition is $20,000.
In senior Football For A Cure games, the Leamington Lions maintained their undefeated record with a 21-16 win over hosting Forster. Collin Seng led the Lions with two- and 65-yard touchdown runs while Todd Jones made a three-yard run. Seng was successful on all three extra point attempts. Leamington stopped their hosts on the two yard line late in the game and later conceded a safety.
The senior Cougars bounced back from a loss the previous week by defeating Villanova 29-14. Matteo Del Bracco caught two touchdown passes while teammates Matt Gayer and Ray Van Braeckel each rushed for a touchdown. Mike Dos Santos successfully kicked all four PAT attempts and booted a single through the Villanova end zone.
On Wednesday, Oct. 10 the junior Cougars will host the Brennan Cardinals with a 4 p.m. start. Both the senior Cougars and Lions will rest with byes this week. The senior Cougars will host Essex at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 while the Lions visit L’Essor Friday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m.
UMEI vs General Amherst
a General Amherst
The Lightning fell in three straight matches to their guests, 25-8, 25-10 and 25-9. (SUN Photos)
CILISKA EXCAVATING
Mini golfers drop 75 aces
A field of 48 participated at Golden Years mini golf on Oct. 4 at Colasanti’s.
It was a better day for aces compared to the week before, with golfers managing to drop 75 of them. Leading the way with 4 aces were Iggy Arner, Ken Brook, Pete Daudlin, Laurie Hylton, Frank Lasi, Bill Mayville and Mary MacRae. Dropping 3 each were Mary Binder, Fran Clifford, Barry Sweet, and Rose Taylor. Following with 2 each were Madeline Butler, Duane MacIntosh, Eileen MacIntosh, Angus MacRae, Betty McManus, Andy Orsini, Ken Womack, Linda Walsh and Jim Allen. There were also 17 aces dropped by 17 other golfers.
RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS
Recreation Events from the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex – Live your life in motion! Family Life ’n Style Expo: Contact bfischer@leamington.ca
Vendor displays include food, fashion, spas, health & wellness products and services, financial planning, senior programs, purses, living green, environmentally friendly options. Everything for your family’s Life ’n Style!
Fri. Oct. 19: Puttin’ on the Glitz Fashion Show 6-9 p.m. $25 includes tapas appetizers and glass of wine. BIA boutiques showcase holiday fashions, plus browse through the vendor displays. Proceeds going toward the new Bank Theatre.
Sat. Oct. 20: Expo – vendor displays – everything for your family’s life ’n style! 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $4.00. Demonstrations, samples, presentations and prizes galore. WIN the Grand Prize “Personal Makeover” valued over $3,000 – pamper yourself with gift certificates from Willabees, Wharram’s, Gabriele’s, Unforgettable, Chez Susie, Here Comes the Bride, Kennedy Cleaners, Complex 3 month shape-up membership, the Jean Academy, Voice Over with Tina Wells, Hair Traffic and Skin Care by Susie Knight, and the ultimate Health Experience by Buzek Chiropractic. Mark your calendar to attend the Life ’n Style Expo Oct. 19-20. Red Cross Babysitter Training Courses: Youth learn basic Red Cross training and leadership skills.
Home Alone Course: For ages 9-13. Become confident and responsible while home alone.
Adults Red Cross First Aid and Defib: Training Courses for individuals as well as for corporate bookings to meet Health & Safety requirements.
Official Monthly Drop-off Site for E-Waste sponsored by Computers for Kids. Bring your used TVs, computers, electronics, etc., to the E-Waste Day scheduled once a month at the Complex parking lot. Next collection date is Sat. Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m.
Fitness Programs: Sunrise Yoga, Health Track, and a New Zumba toning class led by licensed instructor ZUMBA BILLIE! Plus, Body Blast, Stretch It Out, Kick Box-Turbo Charged on Saturday mornings, After-School Boot Camp on Mondays and Wednesdays, and a full range of Pilates and yoga classes. New indoor cycling studio offers 15 classes of spinning each week. Come try a class and stay for the session!
Rec Swimming: Adults can build their swimming endurance during the many lane swim times offered each week, or come relax in the soothing effects of the salt water during any of the adult or 55+ swim times.
Rec Skating: Designated Senior Skates, Adult Skates and Parent & Tot skates throughout the week, plus public skating on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-2:20 p.m. Get your entire family enrolled in
Low score for 9 holes was scored by Laurie Hyl-
ton with 16, followed by Fran Clifford and Betty McManus with 17.
Low score for 18 holes was a 34 for Laurie Hylton. Betty McManus, Frank Lasi and Art Sweet had 37 each.
The best score for 36 holes went to Laurie Hylton with a 75. She was followed by Frank Lasi, Pete Daudlin and Art Sweet with 77, and Andy Orsini, Iggy Arner and Rose Tayor with 79.
First place went to Team 8 with 237 (Laurie Hylton, Al Rutter, Mary MacRae). Second place went to Team 16 with a 239 (Rose Taylor, Bill Taylor, Art Sweet). In third place was Team 13 (Frank Lasi, Mary Binder, Angus MacRae).
All are welcome to join the mini golfers every Thursday at Colasanti’s for some fun and fellowship. It is only $10 to register and then just $5 each week for 36 holes.
Atom Minors downed 8-1
Uni-Fab Atom Minor played a very tough Belle River squad on Friday night and fell 8-1.
The Caps started the game with a missed wideopen net the very first shift and Belle River replied with their first goal of the game.
Two shifts later the Caps rang one off the goal post and again Belle River replied with the second of the game seconds later.
Austin Neufeld got his team on the scoreboard on a breakaway and made no mistake putting the puck in the back of the Belle River net. Thomas Jennings picked up the lone assist.
Belle River carried a 4-1 lead into the third and found the back of the Southpoint net four more times in the third for the 8-1 win.
The Caps had some great scoring opportunities in this game but couldn’t finish them off with goals. Not a bad effort for two periods, but the team needs to put out a three-period effort against a team like Belle River if they want a W.
Jesse Driedger of the UMEI Lightning and General Amherst’s T.J. Wilson jump in unison to tip the ball into the opposing team’s half of the court during a Tuesday, Oct. 2 WECSSAA senior boys volleyball game at UMEI.
Mikalan Fehr of the UMEI Lightning senior boys volleyball team bumps
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Cougars 36, Cardinals 32
even with Herman and Massey for fifth in the Tier 2 standings. (SUN Photos)
Men’s Thursday night golf league winds up season
The Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores Golf Club finished up another successful season this past week with the Dinner and Awards Night presentation featuring something very special. This year, Team Watson set the alltime winning record by finishing with an amazing year-end total of 185 points. Members of this prolific team included Tim Tiessen, Ken Cobby, Pete Neufeld, Darryl DiMilo, John Rutgers, Bill Manery, Matt Klein, Spencer Neufeld, Martin Morphet and George Schiefer.
And even though they finished 41 points back in second place, it was still a great year’s total of 144 points for Team Nelson who were led by Kevin Babkirk, Neil Reimer, Paul Driedger, John Penner, Matt Dick, Dave Seaton, Greg Tiessen, Phil Larade, Lorne Michaelis, Brendan Cornies and Evan Rutgers.
Team Player also had a good year finishing in third spot with a healthy 130.5 points. Mike Ferreira, Richard Lowes, Norm Beattie, Robert Hudders, Neil Debacker, Wayne Quinn, Ron Tiessen, Larry Lucier, Michael Glass, Will Peters and Tom Dearie were all members of Team Player.
Finishing in fourth place, just another four points back at 126.5, was Team Hogan led by Scott Wilkinson, Greg Dunmore, Charles LeBlanc, Gary McRae, Pierre Brisson, Trevor Theriault, Rick Bergen, Jack Martin, George Bergen, Dennis Will and Doug Hinchcliffe.
With 112 points, Team Jones, populated by Neil Sawatzky, Bob Dick, Les Young, Vic Penner, Chris Babkirk, Ted Dube, Dan Paget, George Kir, Wilf Janzen, Wayne Gillett and Dave Dick, were fifth place finishers, five points ahead of the 107 gathered by Team Ballesteros, who were led by Brian Humphreys, Van Tan, Tim Schultz, Tim Vreman, Curtis Bishop, Ron Gardiner, Jerry Meloche, Ralph Will, Garth Dennerley and Dave Owens.
Joel Epp, Mauro Paglione, Paul Bunnett-Jones, Scott Omstead, Frank Dick, Vic Tiessen, Jason Tiessen, Gabe LaSala, Kris Klassen, Adam Rempel and Peter Clark, as members of Team Vardon, all finished together in seventh spot with 99 points.
That was four better than the 95 points gathered by the eighth place Team Nicklaus, consisting of Greg Zimney, Bill Gherasim, Pete Lyons, Mike MacKinnon, Kirk Bowman, Todd Stahl, Jeff Zylstra, Carl Grossi, Larry Stull and Ejaz Qureshi.
Team Sarazen, featuring Ken Steingart, Steve O’Hara, Mike Herbert, Brian Plumb, Tim Towle, Ralph Warkentin, Dan Musuronchan, Matt Quiring, Brian Klassen, Derrick Hutchins and Gerhard Klassen, finished another point back in ninth place with 94 points, while Team Palmer, led by Ward Hutchins, Claudio Sabelli, Ken Piper, Ed Pump, Abe
Bergen, Harry Garbarino, Bill Mitchell, John Tofflemire, Roger Cote, John Stenger, were next at 90 points. Matt Iacobelli, Geoff Dunmore, Richard Reive, Brian Dunmore, Matt Baird, Jim Dueckman, Donny Pacheco, Mark Grabb, Gene Bouliane, John Davis and Joe Oswald, all members of Team Snead, finished in eleventh spot with 78 points, and Team Trevino, consisting of Ryan Harder, Todd Bell, Tyler Hicks, Mel Pace, Brian Cornies, Dave Glass, Peter Neufeld, Bill Slater, Andrew Dick and Mike Morin, were twelfth place finishers with 66.5 points.
The Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores Golf Club finished with another delicious dinner from Flamingo’s Family Restaurant who have done a tremendous job handling all of the food preparations and meals for this year at Erie Shores.
The great success of this 120-player league is strengthened by the generous sponsorship from Pierre Marcotte and the Leamington Canadian Tire Store which helped provide four prize tables this year which, combined, were worth over $10,000. This, along with the golf balls donated on a weekly basis by Ray Bezaire and his Just Cork-It winemaking store in Leamington, made 2012 one of the most successful years ever for this annual league that has been running at Erie Shores for well over 40 years.
Next year’s Thursday Night Men’s League at Erie Shores beings play in mid-May and anyone interested is encouraged to call the Pro Shop at 519-326-4231 ext. 22. Bring your golfing friends out, too, as everyone, members and non-members alike, are welcome to play.
The Cougars’ Amanda Ingratta approaches the Brennan basket with Cardinal players in pursuit during a Thursday, Oct. 4 game at Cardinal Carter. With a 36-32 win, the Cougars drew
Alessia Zonta jumps to set up a shot against the Brennan Cardinals during a senior girls basketball game at Cardinal Carter. The Cougars won 36-32.
Special Teams Allow Nats to edge flyers
By Bryan Jessop
Although penalties frequently prove costly for hockey teams at all levels, it was their own power play that ultimately led to defeat for the Leamington Flyers last week. The visiting London Nationals were able to extract revenge for a 5-4 overtime loss exactly one week earlier, holding on for a 3-2 regulation win during their Thursday, Oct. 4 visit to Heinz Arena. None of the more recent game’s five goals were scored at even strength, as the Flyers went two-for-twelve on the power play as the Nationals settled for two-for-eleven.
London’s second goal, which broke a 1-1 tie in the second period, was scored while the Nationals were killing a penalty. “We worked hard, but on the power play, we looked like the Keystone Cops,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “I wasn’t happy with our special teams. Our best player was our 16-year-old goalie (Matt Mancina). We’ll just have to take the few positives from this game and move on.”
Although the Ontario Hockey League season is now also well under way, there may still be opportunities for the Flyers to acquire players currently on OHL rosters. Although the Flyers aren’t counting on such an opportunity, Piroski noted that his team won’t pass on such a chance if it presents itself.
“We need a player to quarterback it (the power play),” he said. “We don’t have that guy yet.” Ironically, the strongest period for Leamington during the Oct. 4 game was the only one where they were outscored. Shawn Crowley opened the scoring for London precisely five minutes into the game on a power play opportunity, the only goal throughout the opening 20 minutes. The Flyers built a 16-10 shots on net advantage in the first frame, but couldn’t solve Nats goalie Taylor Edwards until early in the second period, when a Chris Scott shot took an unexpected bounce and flipped over the goal line. Jake McGhee drew an assist on the power play marker.
Jonathan Sims regained London’s one-goal lead during a Flyers power play, firing a low wrist shot that barely made its way between Mancina’s right skate and right post. Aaron Dartch bagged the game-winner exactly a minute-and-a-half later, again during a London power play.
The Nationals dominated segments of the middle period, forcing Mancina to make numerous key saves while his teammates struggled to send the puck across the blue line. Leamington’s defense was significantly stronger through the third period, allowing four shots through the final stanza compared to 20 in the second. Overall, the Flyers managed a shots advantage of 41-34. The Flyers’ eighth game marked the return of defenseman Ryan Muzzin, who returned after being sidelined by a shoulder injury early in the season.
On Saturday, the Flyers and the GOJHL’s other 25 teams took part in the annual Junior ‘B’ showcase tournament, hosted by the St. Catharines Falcons. The teams took to the defending Sutherland Cup champions’ four rinks while under the watchful eyes of NCAA college scouts and a handful of OHL scouts.
David Dalby brought Leamington back to within a goal during a scramble in front of the London net with just over five minutes remaining in the second period. The Babkirk brothers Riley and Brett were credited with assists on the man-advantage tally.
The Flyers took on the Caledonia Corvairs, who despite having two games in hand over four of their Midwestern Conference rivals, led that group in scoring with 34 goals in six games. Leamington finished the mid-afternoon game with a 3-2 win. Flyer goals were scored by Joe Manchurek, Alex Seguin and Tony Spidalieri. Seguin also chipped in with two assists, while Manchurek and Spidalieri
The next day (Oct. 7), the Flyers made the shorter trip to Chatham for their first 2012-13 contest against the quickly-improving Maroons. For the third consecutive time, the final buzzer indicated a 3-2 final, this time in favour of Chatham. Nick Beaune and Seguin scored for the Flyers, who capped off three games in four days. Assists were earned by Troy Cox, Bryce Doan, Beaune and
Manchurek. Both Leamington goals were scored during power plays. With the win, Chatham pulled even with the Flyers in the race for first place. The teams were six points ahead of last-place Lambton Shores as of Wednesday morning (Oct. 10).
The Rest of the West
On Oct. 3, the LaSalle Vipers defeated the visiting Sarnia Legionnaires 5-3 while the St. Thomas Stars upset London 4-2. Two days later, the Lambton Shores Predators made the trip to Strathroy for what turned out to be a 6-2 Lambton Shores victory. During the annual GOJHL tournament, the Flyers’ eight Western Conference cohorts, also playing interlock games against Midwestern or Golden Horseshoe squads, experienced varying results. The following were final scores from those eight games: London 4, Cambridge (Midwestern) 6
St. Marys 4, Stoney Creek (Golden Horseshoe) 1
Chatham 7, Waterloo (Midwestern) 1
St. Thomas 5, Niagara Falls (Golden Horseshoe) 6
LaSalle 11, Fort Erie (Golden Horseshoe) 1
Sarnia 3, Elmira (Midwestern) 1
Strathroy 3, Stratford (Midwestern) 2
Lambton Shores 1, Thorold (Golden Horseshoe) 2. While the Flyers were visiting the Maroons, St. Thomas and Strathroy battled to a 4-2 decision, favouring St. Thomas.
Upcoming Home Games: THURS, oct 11 vs chatham 7:10PM THURS, oct 18 vs lasalle 7:10PM
Upcoming away Games: wed, oct 10 AT lasalle7:00PM Sun, oct 14 at St. Thomas7:00PM Wed, Oct 17 at London7:30 pm
Tony Spidalieri of the Flyers attempts to control a bouncing puck in front of the London net during the third period of a Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League game at Heinz Arena. The Flyers pressured London’s defense through most of the third period, but could not come up with the game-tying goal in a 3-2 final.
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Leamington’s Bryce Doan is hip checked by Chris Lindner of the Nationals during a Thursday, Oct. 4 game at Heinz Arena. London won 3-2 in regulation. (SUN Photo)
ABOVE: Katrina Pawley Mason and Windsor East Side Rider Kevin Larkin in the Canada South Coast Bike Tour (organized by ERCA) and held Saturday, September 29 along the Chrysler Canada Greenway. All funds raised will be used to construct the EssexAmherstburg Greenway.
AT RIGHT: Nine-year-old Ontario Road Cycling Champion Katrina Pawley Mason of LaSalle is pictured here with her father George Mason and Tom and Sue Omstead. Katrina did the road Canada South Coast Bike Tour (organized by ERCA), which was a 106 kilometre, out and back, ride from the Ciociaro Club in Windsor to lunch at the Mettawas Train Station in Kingsville on Saturday, September 29. This is believed to be a record for cycling distance for age and gender in the region. There was also a 15 km family ride or a 42 km intermediate ride.
(Submitted Photos)
Thompson fires natural hat trick
October 7 proved to be a strong day for the Southpoint Community Trophies Peewee girls’ team. Southpoint dominated the offence with a natural hat trick, with help from Kira Babkirk with three assists. Brienne Mastronardi scored a goal late in the second with assists from Camryn Iverson and Alex Iacobelli. A strong performance in net by Erica Taylor helped Bob’s girls to a 4-1 victory.
In other girls hockey news, Atoms lost 4-0 in Lakeshore on Friday and tied against Tecumseh 3-3.
Fox Ready Mix Bantams lost a close contest to a very strong Essex team. Strong performances were given by Abby Gualtieri, Jada Schieffer, Kayla Collison and Claire Phibbs.
In Intermediate play, Lions Club traveled to Chatham and tallied a 2-0 win against a strong team. Scoring in this game came from Sammar Liebrock and Kim Goyeau. Strong between the pipes was Shayna Augustine.
On Sunday, October 7, Rhine Danube made their game against Chatham dramatic right until the end, scoring with four seconds left to tally a 1-1 tie.
Clair Phibbs, Kayla Collison and Abby Gualtieri in Fox Ready Mix Bantam league play.
Sharks earn crucial win over Flyers
By Bryan Jessop
Thanks in part to significant ‘assist’-ance from Dylan Impens, the Wheatley Sharks held off the Alvinston Flyers for a 6-5 victory.
Impens assisted on all six Wheatley goals to help his team pull within a point of the Flyers in the race for sixth place in the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ league.
The Sharks’ win snapped a three-game winning streak for Alvinston, who had most recently pulled off a 4-3 upset overtime victory against the hosting Belle River Canadiens.
Wheatley dominated the first period, starting with a Kyle Quick goal after 50
seconds of play. Woelk, who assisted on the opening goal, expanded the Sharks’ lead to 2-0 with an ice-level, fivehole shot about 14 minutes later — Quick assisted for his second of three points on the night. Wheatley carried an 18-7 shots on net advantage into the middle period, thwarting several Flyers’ attempts to clear the puck from their own zone.
The second period was by far the strongest of the three for Alvinston, who bounced back with Joe Archer and Conner McKinnon goals — their first just after a power play expired and the second on an ice-level blast from the blue line with a man
OCTOBER - 2012 Coats for Kids: Please bring your gently used children and adult coats to Fletchers, Kennedy or Canopy Cleaners by October 31. New coats and new accessories can be taken directly to South Essex Community Council, 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington or 30 Main St. E., Kingsville. Distribution at SECC, 215 Talbot St. E. on Nov. 3 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.), Nov. 5 (3-8 p.m.), Nov. 6 (3-8 p.m.). For more info call Noreen 519-326-8629 ext. 381.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 - The Pelee Past Questers, an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration of artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education, will meet at 11 a.m. at Leamington Arts Centre for a tour of the Heinz exhibit with Dennis Jackson, owner of the collection and Heinz historian. Drop-ins encouraged. For info call Jackie at 519-326-1361.
THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 11, 18 & 25 - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church along with Faith Mennonite Church and St. John’s Anglican Church will be having an Ecumenical Bible Study held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., at 2 p.m. You are invited to study passages from Paul’s letter to the Galatians, share your faith, pray, sing, laugh and enjoy the fellowship of others. All are welcome!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 - LAERC Pasta Supper fundraiser, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sherk St., Leamington. Adults $10, family $25. For further information contact Carolyn Reid 519-326-6776.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 - First Baptist Church
seconds before the second intermission.
The Sharks started the third frame in much the same fashion as the first, testing Jacklin frequently while keeping Alvinston scoring chances to a minimum. Both goaltenders made big saves from point blank range, but it was the Sharks who were rewarded for their efforts, as Woelk completed his hat trick with a tipped ice-level shot during a Sharks’ power play. Zach Wilson drew an assist.
Less than six minutes later, Woelk struck again, this time going top shelf from close range after taking feeds from Impens and Quick.
its ability to convert on scoring chances that led to a victory in the first game of the season against Alvinston.
“Tonight we capitalized on our opportunities while eliminating their opportunities in our end,” explained Carnevale. “We followed through and finished on our chances. Hopefully, this gets the ball rolling for our guys.”
The next game for the Sharks will be at home against the Mooretown Flags Monday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. In the meantime, the team’s bus will continue to collect dust, as Wheatley’s next road game will be played Friday, Oct. 19 in Alvinston — 20 days after their most recent contest as visitors, a 2-1 Sept. 29 win in Kingsville.
advantage. Just over three minutes later, Kurtis Ouellette fired a wrist shot from just inside the blue line that was deflected into the net, also during a power play — Woelk and Impens assisted. The Flyers drew even again on a Cody Perriam shot that found the bottom right corner of Robbie Vrabel’s net. The undaunted Sharks kept pressing offensively and were rewarded a minute-and-a-half later on a quick Woelk snap shot that soared under the crossbar of Flyer netminder Brad Jacklin. Heavy pressure from Alvinston forwards however allowed the visitors to once again tie the game two
Golf Tournament, 11:00 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course. Tickets must be purchased by Sept. 28. Please contact the church office at 519-326-5491 Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 1pm or George Elachkar at 519-791-5412. Funds raised will go towards a Mission trip to Las Pozas, Mexico. $10,000 hole in one. Tickets $85 per person includes 18 holes of golf plus a chicken and pasta dinner.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 - Looking for fun, friendship and fitness – physical and mental? Join a modern square dance club! Beginner classes start Tilbury Leisure Centre, 10 Canal St. W., Tilbury. For more information contact Gerald and Linda Armstrong 519-682-2496 or David and Betty Wharram 519-825-3612.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 - Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer Walk in support of breast cancer research, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Walk a 1-5 km outdoor loop from the Kinsmen Recreation Complex along Erie Street and Seacliff Drive in Leamington. Register as a team, individual or survivor. Participants raising $100 in pledges receive a t-shirt. Pets welcome (must be leashed). Register now at www.takingsteps.ca or call Deb at 519-326-6199 or 254-5116.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 - Vegetarian Cooking Class will take place in the Basement Hall of the Leamington Seventh-day Adventist Church from 6-8 p.m.at 220 Erie Street North. The cost is $5 per night, or $10 for the three nights. There will be two draws per night. For further information and registration, call 519-326-8749, 519-3988123 or email at veggiecooking@hotmail.com. Due to a high demand for this program, and lim-
In the game’s final minute, the Flyers swarmed the Wheatley net with a six-onfour, pulling Jacklin for the extra attacker. Archer scored his second by burying a rebound during the power play with 41 seconds remaining. Alvinston pushed hard to force overtime, but were kept at bay by Sharks’ blue-liners.
“We’re still making certain mistakes, but we’re learning and we’re learning quick,” said Sharks assistant coach Josh Carnevale, himself a former Sharks player. “We want to make our home ice tough (for other teams) to play on. We’ve just got to come out here and play our game.”
Although Wheatley has five times been on the losing end of scores separated by one or two goals, it was
ited seating, those interested are encouraged to register early.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 - Leamington Horticultural Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers Matt and Kate Korpan. Topic: Lavender – use and benefits. You do not have to be a Society member to attend. Guests are welcome and attendance is free. Light refreshments. For info call Berit Collings 519-326-5558.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 - The Women’s Economic Forum will meet at Pelee Days Inn Conference Centre. An Interview with Patty Meuser-Kristy (Nature Fresh Farms) will follow the opening dinner/networking meeting. Check out www.womenseconomicforum.com for more information or call Rose Marie Roach 519-3249536.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 - The Leamington Mersea Historical Society is holding their 15th Annual Heritage Awards Banquet at the Rhine Danube Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $25. Available at the Half Century Club. Silent auction, 50/50 draw, entertainment.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 19 & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 - Rummage Sale at Leamington United Church. Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 - Guatemala Hope's 12th Annual Live & Silent Dinner Auction will be held at St. John's Hall, Woodslee. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30. Tickets $25. Contact Mary Ellen Lemire at 519-723-4652or visit www.guatemalahope.ca.
Corbin Haggerman of the Sharks battles a Flyers’ forward for control of the puck behind the Wheatley net during first period action of a Monday, Oct. 8 game at Wheatley Area Arena. The Sharks won 6-5. (SUN Photo)
A large group of students from M.D. Bennie Public School, Cardinal Carter Secondary School, Leamington District Secondary School and members from the community joined Leamington’s Recreation Department staff for Walk Around the Clock on Wednesday, October 3 at 12 noon. Walk Around The Clock was organized by the in motion partners as part of National in motion Week to celebrate physical activity in the community. The goal is to have as many walkers in Windsor and Essex County participate on the same day for a minimum of 15 minutes of walking. It is also a great way to encourage walking on trails and paths, which in Leamington run across the back parking lot at the Complex connecting to area schools and local businesses. Queen of Peace School also conducted its own walk at their school on October 3 from 11:20 a.m. to noon.
Urban poling has become a popular form of physical exercise. Brad and Lynn Bailey get a head start in front of the students during the Walk Around The Clock on the Leamington Trail behind the Kinsmen Recreation Complex on Wednesday, October 3. (SUN Photos)
Mastronardi releases video on flavour
With the annual PMA Fresh Summit just 3 weeks away, Mastronardi Produce released a 3-minute video over the weekend via its Facebook page and YouTube channel, talking about what flavour means to its staff.
“We came up with the idea over the summer to help our customers and consumers understand what flavor means to our staff each and every day,” commented Chris Veillon, Director of Marketing. Mastronardi built the first commercial greenhouses in North America in the 1940s and has grown to be one of the largest greenhouse grower/marketers in the world. “All the key departments in our company were involved in the video. Even our chairman Don Mastronardi made a cameo appearance. Mr. Mastronardi talked about what flavor meant to his father years ago and that the business grew out of his dad’s passion for great food,” said Veillon.
Within minutes of the video being posted to the SUNSET® Facebook page, fans were sharing the video on their walls. See the video at Facebook.com/Sunsetgrown or at Youtube.com/Sunsetgrown.
LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
Wed., Nov. 7
1:00 - 7:00 pm at the KINSMEN RECREATION COMPLEX
1-888-2 DONATE
Mayor looking for input from youth
By Bryan Jessop
Leamington youths too young to vote will still have a chance to be heard by municipal council.
The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, scheduled to be launched later this autumn, is reaching out to high school students from United Mennonite Educational Institute, Leamington District Secondary School and Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School to recruit members. Mayor John Paterson spoke to students at UMEI Sept. 19 then those at LDSS and Cardinal Carter on Thursday, Oct. 4 about the benefits of joining the MYAC.
“We won’t promise to give you everything you want, but you will definitely have the opportunity to bring your ideas out to a place where they will be heard,” Paterson said. The program is a first for Leamington, although similar initiatives have been launched by council members in Windsor and Chatham-Kent. Paterson spoke to organizers who helped establish a similar group for Windsor mayor Eddie Frances, although Leamington’s approach to the idea will not be modeled after existing councils beyond its borders.
“We’re not patterning it after anything specific as of yet,” said Paterson. “We’ll make it individual to Leamington. It’ll be about what these kids want.”
The MYAC will consist of Paterson, Brenda Fischer of the municipality’s department of culture and recreational services, councillor Larry Verbeke, Leamington OPP constable Ken O’Neil and what organizers hope will be about a dozen local youths.
Paterson and Fischer have sent MYAC applications to the main offices of all three local high schools for interested students, who have until Oct. 22 to fill them out and drop them off at the municipal office on Erie Street North. Those ages 13 to 20 are eligible. Criteria sought for MYAC members include the ability to demonstrate initiative, good communication skills, a positive attitude, open-mindedness, problem solving skills and the ability to mediate conflict. In addition to filling a one-page (two-sided) application, each potential MYAC member will respond to an essay-type question and may be scheduled for an interview.
Selected members will be responsible for attending
MYAC meetings and events supported or planned by the group — these hours can be applied to required high school community hours. Youths will be encouraged to provide input and feedback on the Uptown Improvement Plan and future constructions of a permanent skateboard park.
Although youth members of the MYAC will not have voting privileges, they will be able to direct the subject matter and issues to be discussed at each meeting.
“It’s about the opportunity for them to bring their ideas forward,” said Paterson. “If they want to change the name, that’s fine. They could probably come up with something better than ‘MYAC’.”
Paterson hopes the MYAC will communicate closely with the Voices of Youth in Community, a program under the Youth and Family Resource Network that recently expanded to Leamington from the Kingsville-Harrow region.
“It will be a good leadership experience,” said Fischer.
Local youths interested in acquiring an application for MYAC membership may pick up an application at their school’s main office or contact Fisher at 519-322-2337 ext. 2103.
Leamington mayor John Paterson talks to a crowd of Cardinal Carter students in their gymnasium Thursday, Oct. 4 immediately after a visit to Leamington District Secondary School. Paterson discussed the upcoming Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council program, where local youths ages 13 to 20 will be able to meet as a committee to bring their ideas and concerns to members of council.
Healthy Homes tax credit will help keep seniors at home longer
The passage of the Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit Act will allow Ontario’s seniors to renovate their homes so they can live in them safely and independently longer.
Seniors who own or rent homes, and people who share a home with a senior relative, will be able to receive the new tax credit worth up to $1,500 each year. The credit will make it more affordable to complete home renovations and installations to help seniors stay in their homes more safely and comfortably, and prevent falls and injuries.
Examples of eligible home modifications include stair lifts, walk-in bathtubs and ramps. Seniors of all income levels can qualify for the tax credit. From 2012 onward, the tax credit can be claimed on the Personal Income Tax return for 15% of up to $10,000 in eligible expenses per year.
Honouring First Nations connections to Point Pelee National Park with Welcome Sculpture unveiling
On Saturday, October 13th, at 2:30 p.m., Parks Canada along with the Caldwell First Nation and Walpole Island First Nation will unveil the First Nations Welcome Sculpture at Point Pelee National Park.
To honour and celebrate First Nations connections to Point Pelee National Park, a First Nations Welcome Sculpture will be unveiled at the new Visitor Orientation Area just south of the park entrance gate. Designed by Ojibwe artist Teresa Altiman, the 12 foot-high metal, stone and plexiglass sculpture represents the continuity of life and the importance of protecting our natural environment.
A 3-dimensional turtle symbolizes the Ojibwe legend of Turtle Island — the homeland of First Nations people. A partial cutout of the Maple Leaf symbolizes the partnership with Parks Canada, while feathers of the four sacred colours of humankind represent the four directions from which people travel to visit Point Pelee National Park.
Legend of Turtle Island: In Ojibwe oral histories, when the Earth was created by Giidzhii Manidoo, the Great Spirit,
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the animals forgot how to love, honour, and respect all beings in the circle of life. So Giidzhii Manidoo flooded the Earth. Turtle offered his back as the foundation of a new Earth and various animals tried to swim to the bottom of the ocean to bring back dirt to create land. Muskrat succeeded and the dirt was placed on the back of Turtle, creating Turtle Island (North America). Inini and Ikwe (men and women) soon flourished on Turtle Island and, like the animals before them, forgot about the circle of life. In an agreement between Giidzhii Manidoo and Eagle, Eagle searches each day for one person that remembers and cherishes our interconnectedness with all living things, thereby sparing Earth a second flood.
The sculpture is mounted on a rock (referred to as “grandfathers” in Ojibwe) with Chief Seattle’s famous “web-oflife” quote and clan symbols from the Caldwell and Walpole Island First Nations.
The Chief Seattle Web-of-Life quote: Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one strand within it.
Whatever we do to the web we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. – Chief Seattle, 1854
“The cycle of nature is a naturally occurring event until an interruption disturbs it,” said Caldwell First Nation Chief Louise Hillier. “We have united together to overcome the results of those disturbances and help return balance to our home, Point Pelee.”
First Nations artisans and crafters will be at the Visitor Orientation Area from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Park your car at the Northwest Beach parking lot and take a special ride on the park shuttle back to the Visitor Orientation Area. The shuttle will run continuously between Northwest Beach and the Orientation Area between and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Parks Canada recognizes that effectively managing national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas means working in collaboration with First Nations. Today, the Agency works with more than 300 Aboriginal and First Nations groups to maintain, protect and present 44 national parks, more than 167 national historic sites, 9 historic canals and 4 marine conservation area.
Drive One for UMEI this Saturday
Lally Southpoint Ford is ‘driven’ to support local schools.
On Saturday, Oct. 13, the local dealership will bring a portion of its inventory to United Mennonite Education Institute on the 6th Concession for a one-day fundraiser dubbed ‘Drive One 4 UR School’. Southpoint Lally will bring new
vehicles to UMEI and for each person who takes one for a test drive, the dealership will donate $20 to the school.
Organizers making arrangements for the event on behalf of UMEI are hoping to see 300 residents take a Lally Southpoint vehicle out for a spin, a rate of participation that would allow
the school to receive the maximum contribution of $6,000.
“We’ll definitely need the community’s support to reach the goal of 300 test drives,” said UMEI parent representative Sandy Trepanier. “As a smaller school, it’s not something we can do on our own.”
The test drives at UMEI will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 13 to licensed drivers 18 years of age or older. During that time, the school will also host a hot dog barbecue and car wash to raise additional funds. For residents taking Lally Southpoint vehicles for test drives, a car wash will be offered for free while they take one of the new Fords out for a short cruise. Otherwise, organizers will ask for a monetary donation for each car wash.
Models to be available for five-minute test drives will include the Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion, Ford Fusion (redesigned for 2013), Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Taurus and two versions of the Ford F150 pick up truck. Money raised for UMEI through the Oct. 13 test drive program will be used for technological upgrades such as a new smart board.
A peaceful demonstration in front of Leamington District Memorial Hospital opposing abortion has been ongoing for the past two weeks. (SUN Photo)
It’s back and better
Turkey, ham, potatoes, gravy, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, buns, veggies, cranberries, then an array of desserts and I feel great!
Lifestyles...
I am pretty sure that I forgot a few dishes and most of you could add some that I’ve forgotten. Ironically, after a plate of leftovers the day after Thanksgiving, I felt more plump, but pleased anyway.
It didn’t start out that way. Monday morning I was determined to work off all of those calories that I carefully and deliciously let slide over my taste buds. An hour of sweating it out and then a walk with my friends managed to work up a parched palate that was quickly satiated with a couple of spicy Caesars with all the good things that make it a meal in a glass.
Where am I going with this story of pigging out yet still feeling good about it? Dr. Oz brought to my attention the dangers of not only eating artificial sweeteners but cooking with artificial butter flavours as well.
I am thankful that I can pretty well guarantee the array of food spread before us at my family’s Thanksgiving meal was prepared with real butter, sugar (better still if honey,) cream and fresh produce. Phew! I am very relieved, although after listening to the doctor it made me wonder how many of the products that I’ve purchased at the store have these artificial ingredients hidden within.
A few of the side effects caused by these artificial sweeteners or butter flavourings are: 1) The artificial sweeteners over-stimulate your bladder, causing you to head to the bathroom more than normal. 2) Memory loss, forgetting more things than usual, can be from unnatural butter flavouring in your food
When I started to dissect my own pantry (as it was on my list to clean), I found some ‘fakes’ hiding out on the shelves including the ingredient Diacetyl. With a name like that, I should have known it was up to no good. It was hiding in my butter-flavoured microwave popcorn, crackers, cookies and even a bottle of buttery chardonnay wine. Now that was a shocker to me!
We are surrounded by fake foods, but fortunately we live in an area where real, fresh foods are readily available. I’ve learned that boxed foods listing only one to two ingredients are more apt to be foods our body can break down, absorb and utilize, thus supplying the energy better than unnatural substitutes.
I’m hopeful that all of you feel good about the food you consumed containing wholesome ingredients and if you happened to add a long walk, your body will deal with the excess food. Feel good and not too guilty about your full belly.
I knew if we waited it out long enough, just like the return of my bell-bottom jeans, butter would be back in style!
Lally Southpoint Ford decided to give back $3,000 cash to one lucky winner who purchased a new or certified used vehicle during the month of September. An elimination draw was held on Wednesday, October 3 and the last name drawn was Mike Brett of Tecumseh. Mike purchased a 2013 Ford Escape Sport and says he is loving his new wheels and the extra $3,000. Pictured here, from left to right, are sales representatives Derek
and the
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
Chinese Proverb
Ford Technicians aren’t your typical mechanics. They’re trained by Ford to know your Ford better than anyone else, especially when it comes to winter tires. They’ll help you find the tires that fit your vehicle best, according to its year, model, weight and drivetrain. This winter, don’t let just anyone install your winter tires.
TRUST THE EXPERTS WHO KNOW YOUR FORD BEST.
WINTER TIRES
Pajot, Ryan Davidson, Aaron Setterington
winner Mike Brett with sons Josh and Ethan. (SUN Photo)
SHANNON MATHESON
THANK YOU
Leamington Fire Services would like to take this opportunity to thank the local employers of our firefighters who allow them to leave work to attend fire calls. It is only through your co-operation that we can maintain a fire department. You are commended for your community-minded spirit and attitude. We would also like to thank our firefighters and their families for their support and dedication, as well as the Salvation Army for their kind support during emergencies.
MIKE
CHUCK PARSONS -
DERRICK CLARK -
STACEY TRUSSETTER - Fire Services
Fall is planting time… think spring!
BILL
Fall is the only time of the year to plant flowering bulbs for spring color. Tulips are the most popular, but also a favorite for squirrels and rabbits. One way to help prevent this is to lay chicken fence over the planted area, or by placing the bulb in a crumpled ball of fencing during planting. If this does not help, try planting crocus, daffodil, grape hyacinth or allium. These bulbs are least attractive. No plant is totally safe if the animals are hungry enough. Bulbs like to be planted deep, rather than shallow. I like using a bulb trowel. This will have the proper depth marked on the blade for each type of bulb.
In the back yard...
Bulbs like well-drained soil. They can be planted from late August until the ground freezes in December. However, the earlier you plant, the bulb can produce more healthy roots and produce more colour in the spring. Most plantings require full sun, so even if you plant around bases of trees, most trees won’t be leafed out when the bulbs are blooming.
Watering is very important to ensure the root structure gets off to a good start. Water 1 to 1½ inches deep until the ground freezes. Roots start to grow immediately after planting, making sufficient moisture necessary.
Like many plantings, plant a mixture of bulbs in different time schedules so you will have a longer display of colour from the first thaw until mid to late May. Usually, the smaller bulbs will bloom first and larger bulbs produce more colour. Plant bulbs in clumps of 6-8. This will provide a more natural look rather than in a row.
Dahlias should bloom until frost. This bulb can be saved from year to year by cutting the
STRENGTH
foliage off at ground level and placing the dug up bulbs in a paper bag or box. Cover them with peat moss or vermiculite. Keep them cool in the basement, but not where they could freeze. Repot in early March for a head start before transplanting in the garden after the last frost in the spring.
Many local garden centres and nurseries are still open with a large selection of quality bulbs and fall material. See you there!
PLUMB
TOM GIGNAC
RENOVATIONS - HOME IMPROVEMENTS
“I can do for you what your husband can't”
OBITUARY
Antonio Cervini
Antonio Cervini, born in Ripi, Italy, on June 17, 1924, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Sun Parlor Home.
The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734 Sunday Worship Services 9:15 am (German), 10:45 am (English)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915
Sunday Worship 10:30 am Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727
Sunday Worship 9:45 am Summer Worship Services 9:30 am (German), 10:15 am (English)
Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605
Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am & 11 am North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928
Sunday Worship 10:00 am South Point Community Church 55A Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-1858
Sunday Gatherings 10 am
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Iglesia La Buena Semilla
269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342
Sunday Worship 6:30 pm
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 Worship 9:15 & 11 am
Leamington Christian Centre
98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
English/Spanish 6:30 pm
Templo Christiano De Leamington
39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654
Sunday Worship Services 3 pm
Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel
6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031
Sunday Worship 7:30 pm
United Pentecostal Church
312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056
Sunday Worship Services 11 am
PRESBYTERIAN
Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541
Sunday Worship Services 11 am
ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael’s Parish 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Sunday Masses: 7:30 am.(English) 10:30 am (English/Children’s Liturgy) 10:30 am (OLBS, Wheatley, English)
3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (Youth)
St. Joseph’s Church 310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)
Sunday Masses: 9 am (Italian, English)
Noon (Portuguese, English)
St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)
280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282
Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English)
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army Citadel
88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Leamington United Church
9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
Mersea United Church
1301 Mersea
Unitarian
Ralph Emerson Smith
September 25, 1923 – October 5, 2012
Beloved husband of Giuseppa Cervini (Imola) for 68 years. Dear father of the late Roberto Cervini, Maria Imperioli and late husband Gino, Sylvia and Frank Ippoliti. Loving grandfather of Angela and Gary Mizerak, Piero Imperioli, Melissa and Walter Seldanha, Melinda Ippoliti and fiancé Brad Theaker and great-grandfather of Evan Mizerak, Elise Mizerak and Adam Seldanha. Dear brother of Vincenza Ferrante (Americo), the late John Cervini (Filomena) and brother-in-law of the late Eugenio Imola (Michelina), the late Alfredo Zirlli (the late Vincenza), the late Domenico Imola (the late Natalina), the late Domenica Bernardi (the late Emilio), the late Salma Rota (the late Armando), the late Luigi Imola (the late Francesca). Predeceased by his parents, Nicola and Caterina Cervini. Antonio worked at Cervini Farms all his life.
Special thanks to Shane Van Roie and all the staff at the Sun Parlor Home.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Mass to celebrate Antonio’s life was held at St. Michael’s Church, 21 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 10 a.m. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer’s Society, St. Michael’s Church Building Fund or the Sun Parlor Home.
Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Abram Epp
Abram H. Epp, 93 years, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a loving father, grandpa and brother, Ralph Emerson Smith.
Predeceased by loving wife Dorothy (Hurst) Smith (1984) and daughter Susan Smith (1950). Father to Doug and Sheila Smith (Collingwood), Steven and Janet Smith (Wheatley). Will be greatly missed by grandchildren Sean Smith, Jeff Smith, Lindsay Samoila (Vladimir) and DeeAnna Smith. Brothers William and Doug Smith. Predeceased by brothers Don Smith and Ted Williams.
Ralph was a Naval Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Talbot Trail Golf Course, Wheatley Legion Branch #324 and the Westmount Army and Naval Club. Ralph was very grateful for anything you did for him. He taught us all many life lessons. Ralph’s intellect, global knowledge, strength, kindness, determination, his want for very little and his love for his family, especially grandchildren, were some of his many qualities. Ralph always put others before himself. We are proud he actively fought in WW II for our freedom. We are grateful for the excellent care he received at Meadows Retirement Home, Wheatley.
Following Ralph’s wishes, he will be buried beside his wife and daughter in Sanctuary Park, Toronto.
A Memorial Luncheon will be held at the Wheatley Legion Br. #324 on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.
Donations in memory of Ralph can be made to the Wheatley Legion Br. #324, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Leamington Hospital Foundation by contacting the Hammond Funeral Home, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley (519-825-7741).
www.hammondfuneralhome.ca
Call for submissions: 2012 WFCU Leamington Community Investment Youth Scholarship
Beloved husband of the late Hilda (1983). Dear father of Eleanore Sich (Martin), Garry Epp (1991), Mary-Anne Wellwood (Michael), Richard Epp (Katherine), Dennis Epp (1972), Kathleen Epp, Ronald Epp (2005), and James Epp (Debbie). Loving grandfather of fourteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two brothers, one sister, one adopted brother and one adopted sister.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington.
Funeral service celebrating Abe’s life was held from the funeral home on Friday, October 5, 2012. Pastor Henry Regier officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
St. John The Evangelist
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14
EVENING PRAYER SERVICE at 5:00 pm with the
The Very Reverend Kevin Dixon will be our guest preacher.
Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) has announced that submissions are being accepted for the 2012 WFCU Leamington Community Investment Youth Scholarship.
The WFCU Leamington Community Investment Youth Scholarship was established in 2011 as part of the grand opening celebration for the Leamington Retail Location as a yearly contribution to the post-secondary education of youth in the community.
WFCU will present a total of $5,600 to eight youth through the WFCU Leamington Community Investment Youth Scholarship program this year.
Primary students from grades JK to Grade 8 will be asked to answer the following question and respond in 250 words or less. Secondary students in Grade 12 will be asked to answer the same question and respond in 600 words or less, complete an application form and include any additional materials such as a résumé, volunteer certificates, letters of reference, etc., to support their application.
The essay question is: “How have you demonstrated your commitment to community involvement and leadership within your own community?”
IN MEMORIAM LIEBROCK, GLENN
March 1, 1928 - October 14, 2002
Select submissions from each age category will be chosen and the authors will be named recipients of the 2012 WFCU Leamington Community Investment Youth Scholarship. Recipients from each age category will receive: $100 to one student in JK-Gr. 2; $200 to one student in Gr. 3-5; $300 to one student in Gr. 6-8; and $1,000 to five students in Gr. 12.
Ten long lonely years, But someday the trumpet will sound, A single note so clear, It will be my call to glory, And triumph over fear. Our Saviour will take my hand, And lead me to you in that heavenly land, And when we embrace, We will know of his wondrous grace, And we will have peace for evermore. WHAT A DAY THAT WILL BE!!!
Forever loved and missed, Elaine & Family
WFCU Leamington Community Investment Youth Scholarship submission forms are available to download by visiting the WFCU Website www. wfcu.ca – Call for Submissions link on the homepage. Deadline for submissions to be received is Friday, Oct. 19, by 5 p.m. Details available on the at www.wfcu.ca. For more information please contact: Susan Stockwell Andrews, 519974-3100.
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PRINTING: Business envelopes, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Rick at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf
Security Building Fridge & Stove Utilities included For viewing please call 519-322-1924 tf
ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf
VEHICLE KEYS FOUND on the side of the road on Hwy. 3 just east of Wheatley. Belong to a Dodge, likely a 2005 or newer. Call Journal office 519-825-4541.
HUGE GARAGE SALE- at 460 County Road 37, Saturday, Oct. 13, 8:00 am5:00 pm, Sunday, Oct. 14, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. oc10
GARAGE SALE - 116
Clarence, Leamington. Friday, Oct. 12 & Saturday Oct. 13, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Mattress, two dressers, mirrors, blinds, bathroom cabinet, linens, blankets, men & womenʼs clothing. oc10
SUPER AUCTION SALE - to be held on the premises of Mr. Frank Fittler, 550 to 554 Hwy. 77 North Leamington, ON. Commencing at 10:30 a.m. 20th day of October 2012. Auctioneer and Appraiser Raymond Pease. Call 519-791-7817 for information. Listing in next weekʼs paper or go to auctionadvertiser.com. oc10
MEETINGS
JACK RICCI ANTENNA SPECIALIST - HDTV antenna systems, satellite dishes, aiming & accessories, specialty and non-denominational free religious programming. TBN 3ABN 7th Day, etc. on G19 satellite, burglar alarms, telephone, paging, intercom and background music systems. Sales and service. Prewire your new house. 519-326-8973, ricci@mnsi.net. se5-oc31 CARTOP RACKS ANDtwo bicycle carriers. Fits Volkswagen. Like new, used twice. $650 value, asking $300. 519-326-7881. tf FOR SALE
326-0730 or visit website: www.TOPS.org. Everyone welcome. tf
APPLICATION DEADLINE is: 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2012 LEAMINGTON
The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington
BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - CLASS 1
We are accepting resumes for the above noted position. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the By-Law Enforcement Officer-Class 1 will be responsible for the enforcement of the by-laws of the Municipality. This position is the back up to the By-Law Enforcement Officer Class 2. For complete details regarding this position’s duties, qualifications and salary please visit our website at www.leamington.ca.
Leamington Br. 84 Legion news
By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk
Seniors: The next Seniors Dinner is November 14 with ham and scalloped potatoes on the menu. The Christmas dinner tickets will also be available at the November dinner. Call 519326-0073 or stop in at the Branch at 27 Erie St. N.
Sports: Friday night fun darts starts at 8 p.m. and is only $2. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. The winners from Sept. 21 are Betty and John H. In 2nd were Simp and Paul G. On Sept. 28 it was a four-way tie. The winners were Dennis and Betty, Don and Brenda, Richard and Carole, and Larry and Mabel.
There was a mini dart tournament on Sept. 22. The winners were George and Tim, second were Larry and Mabel, and in third were John H. and Bonnie. Thanks to Tim N. for running it and for all those who came out.
Junior Darts for ages 7-18 starts this Saturday. Cost is $2 and includes hotdog and pop.
Branch Happenings: On Nov. 3 the Ladies Auxiliary is having a spaghetti dinner.
The hypnotist has been cancelled.
Membership has gone up $5 across the board. Come on out each and every Saturday for the weekly meat draw. First draw is at 3:30 p.m. and the last one is at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
The next Executive meeting is Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The next General meeting is Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
