The 6th annual Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer raised a further $52,000 9and counting) for breast cancer research on Sunday, October 16. In six years with TSABC, Leamington has raised just over $232,000 towards breast cancer research. Approximately 350 participants and 50 volunteers came together on the cool, wet morning to celebrate with survivors and supporters. The top fundraising team was Carolyn’s Breast Friends; top on-line fundraiser was Deb Jones Chambers and the top fundraiser was Sue Lafleur. “I was really touched to see the pink ribbons in downtown Leamington that the businesses put up. That shows how this community works together,” said organizer Deb Jones Chambers.
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Life ‘N Style Expo this weekend
Be sure to catch the Life ‘N Style Expo this weekend - Friday, October 21, 6 - 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 22, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This year’s show has more than 50 vendor displays, expo specials, demonstrations, free samples, speakers and presentations in a wide array of topics, which will help you to make good choices on everything related to your Life ‘N Style!
Admission is $4 per adult (under 18 Free). Be sure to enter the grand prize draw to win a $600 travel voucher from CAA Leamington (contest details & entry form at the CAA booth during the Expo).
Friday, October 21 is LADIES NIGHT OUT!
• 5 p.m. FREE Yoga Class
• 6 p.m. Doors open to the Expo!
• 7 p.m. - demonstration by Alpha Laser - how to de-stress your busy life
• 7:30 - 9 p.m. Fashion Show by 12 Leamington Boutiques, Wine & Food!
Saturday, October 22 the Expo continues with vendor displays, demos, lots of door crasher sales and lots of prizes to be won at the various booths
There will be kids interactive displays - sugar shockers and nutrition, Art Centre painting, music, Autism Society, Love Bug Children’s Shop educational toys!
There will be a speaker series on the Complex stage with a different speaker each half hour.
On three separate occasions in the early part of October, suspect(s) entered the fenced compound of the TSC Store on Talbot Road in Leamington and stole various items, which included a gas generator.
Video obtained at the scene depicts a possible suspect. The public is asked for their assistance in identifying the suspect in this photo.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex OPP Street Crimes at 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.
Strategic Planning is Progressing
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
In March of this year Leamington Council identified seven priorities to be addressed in this term of Council. They took this further and insisted on a regular review of these priorities and the actions that would benchmark progress in attaining them.
At the regular Council meeting on Monday, October 17, the Chief Ad-
ministrative Officer of the corporation, Bill Marck reviewed these priorities and activities, reminding Council of the progress already achieved and identifying the steps that need to be taken in 2012. This process of stating what is to be accomplished in the new year is a tool that will be used by administration in the process of developing next year’s budget. Some highlights of the review are as follows.
In the area of developing a complete, long-term financial model, a review of the water and wastewater finances has been completed, and new fees will be implemented in 2012. Next year, the Director of Finance and Business Services will develop a draft budget fiscal policy in concert with the directors and managers of the corporation.
Regarding sewer separation, next year the Director of Community Services will
develop a financial plan on how to pay for sewer separation, incorporate public input with respect to the strategy, and prepare to implement the tendering process in 2013 to re-activate the program.
Much has already been said about the Community Improvement Program for the Uptown Core and the work the consultant has already achieved. Next year is the target date to finalize the policies and implement the program.
A fourth strategic priority was to develop a succession plan to attract and retain quality employees. This year the policies were put in place and a method of identifying candidates for the succession planning program was developed. Next year a training program will be put in place, and succession planning will be incorporated into staff performance measures.
Actively pursuing senior level funding has been ongoing, but 2012 is now targeted as the year to get other municipalities, county and regional governments, and AMO committed to lobbying provincial and federal groups for predictable, ongoing commitments to funding municipal needs.
Work toward shoreline stabilization assistance has already begun on the East Marsh Dyke problem, and it will continue throughout 2012. Then it will be time to direct Council and administration’s efforts to the nourishment of the beaches from Colchester right through to Wheatley. 2012 is also when the Marentette Drain will receive attention and requests for assistance will go out to the federal and provincial departments and ministries that have any potential to aid the municipality.
Finally, when it comes to raising Leamington’s profile, 2012 will see the economic development committee assist the Economic Development Officer to develop branding and promotional material and to aggressively market Leamington through a variety of media and methods.
Leamington Council approves variety of expansions
Greenhouse expansions approved
The site plans for two greenhouse expansions were approved by Leamington Council Monday night. Besides the usual site plan considerations of setbacks, safety and site access, with greenhouses water consumption is a key feature of the site plans: making sure neighbours’ taps don’t run dry because too much water is being demanded by the greenhouse at any given time. For the first greenhouse—a 12.75 acre greenhouse and bunkhouse located on Essex Road 14—the limit is 170 imperial gallons per minute not to exceed 204,000 imperial gallons per day. For the second expansion—5.19 acres and a storage building located on Essex Road 18—the limit is 47 imperial gallons per minute not to exceed 56,000 imperial gallons per day.
During the discussion of these two items an interesting question was raised by Councillor John Jacobs. He wondered if there ought to be a requirement for housing workers once a greenhouse operation reaches a critical size. Currently
there is a maximum number of workers that an operation can house (per acre of greenhouse), but no minimum housing requirement. It will be interesting to see what administration has to say about his idea once they have researched the subject, since housing workers in reasonable safety and comfort fulfills a social need that will only grow as the industry flourishes.
Faith Mennonite Church parking expansion
A parking lot to accommodate 54 cars has been approved for property to the south of Faith Mennonite Church. The church, located on Sherk Street just south of Margaret D. Bennie Public School will build the parking lot next to the
church, reserving the southernmost part of the property (behind the houses on Margaret Street) as open space. The building permit cannot be issued, however, until ERCA approval is received.
Pure Hothouse Foods is expanding
Municipal Council has approved the expansion of the Pure Hothouse Foods warehouse on Highway 77 that will almost double the size of the building. The proposal is to construct a 26,250 square foot addition to the existing 35,000 square foot building and to expand parking to a total of 85 spaces. As the property is properly designated in the Official Plan and correctly zoned, there are no municipal impediments to getting the project underway.
Another tornado insurance claim
Now that baseball season is over, repairs to the damaged baseball dugouts at the Kinsmen Ball Diamonds can be undertaken. As a result of the June, 2010 tornado, four block dugouts require total reconstruction and others need less major repairs. The low tender for this project, submitted by Piroli Construction in the amount of $43,767.98 (plus tax), was accepted. That means the next time the umpire yells, “Play ball!” the diamonds will be in top condition once again. Actually, better than top condition, since the replacements will be brought up to code and will be better constructed than the dugouts they are replacing.
Regular Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian women, affecting 1 in 9 women in their lifetime
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In support of this important initiative, Cancer Care Ontario reminds women that breast cancer screening saves lives. The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) provides high-quality mammography services and meets Canadian standards for the early detection of small invasive cancers.
In 2011, it is estimated that 9,000 Ontario women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and that 1,950 will die from the disease. Multiple studies have shown that regular mammograms for women aged 50 to 74 years reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer.
“Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in females,” said Dr. Linda Rabeneck, Vice President of Prevention and Cancer Control, Cancer Care Ontario. “It is vital for women aged 50 to 74 years to get regular mammograms because screening finds breast cancer earlier, when there are more treatment options and an improved chance of survival.”
Breast cancer awareness – this one is personal
It’s funny, I’ve written a weekly column for 21 years and I’ve shared a lot of aspects of my life with my readers, but for some reason I’ve been guarded about a very large and life-defining part of my life.
This spring I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I just turned 42 and went for my very first mammogram at Leamington District Memorial Hospital as a very precautionary measure recommended by my family doctor. I was shocked, to say the least, when a lump appeared on the mammogram. A biopsy was scheduled in May and then it was a long wait to hear the results – was it or wasn’t it cancerous? It was.
As of 2009, 66 per cent of Ontario women aged 50 to 69 years had been screened for breast cancer with mammography in the previous two years. This means there are still many women who would benefit from regular breast cancer screening.
“The breast cancer death rate for Ontario women has decreased by 24 per cent, between 1990 and 2008, for women aged 50 to 74 years,” said Dr. Rabeneck. “This is credited both to improved treatments and more women having regular mammograms.”
In July 2011, the OBSP expanded to include women between the ages of 30 and 69 years who are deemed to be at high risk for breast cancer. Select OBSP High Risk Screening Centres across the province now facilitate genetic assessment for women who may be at high risk for breast cancer (if appropriate) and offer screening mammography and breast MRI for women whose high risk status has been confirmed.
Women who think they may be at high risk for breast cancer need to visit their physician for a referral to the OBSP based on their family or medical history.
Women are encouraged to see their family doctor or nurse practitioner to discuss what breast cancer screening option is appropriate for them. Ontarians can also visit ontario.ca/screenforlife and complete the “Time to Screen” tool to find out when it’s the right time for them to get screened.
A lumpectomy was scheduled for early June and then another long wait to hear more details about the tumor - stage 1, grade 2 and relatively small (1.5 cm in diameter). Thankfully, the cancer had not spread to any of my lymph nodes! The next step was meeting the great people at Cancer Care Ontario in Windsor. And I do mean great people. From the volunteers to the doctors and all of the staff, they ALWAYS seem to be having a great day! Which is awesome when you’re trying to maintain a positive attitude as well.
I was originally told I would probably not have to do chemotherapy, but my oncologist decided that four rounds of two different chemo combinations would kill every bad cell in my body, just to make sure we got rid of it all! I finished my last chemo in September. I lost my hair two weeks after the first treatment and I’m patiently waiting as my hair (stubble) is slowly growing back in. It really is amazing how sensitive your scalp is to the cold and the sun. I’m told it may come back a different color or texture, so I can’t wait to see the new do.
At this point I’m waiting for a phone call to hear when I start my radiation treatments. I know that I have 20 treatments, every day, I just don’t know when yet… By Christmas, I think I should be back to normal, well, whatever normal is. I’m planning to put 2011 behind me and ring in a healthy new year in 2012 and beyond.
Of course, I’ve left out a lot of the details that no one really needs to know, but I did want to share my story. What I want you to take from this is how very important it is to have a yearly physical and mammogram. I am living proof of the new standard for women at high-risk for developing breast cancer. If I had waited until I was 50 to start having regular mammograms, I’d have been in trouble. I can’t stress enough how important early detection is; it probably saved my life…
On Sunday, October 16, hundreds of women and their families gathered to celebrate life, increase awareness and raise money for breast cancer research. Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer in Leamington honours survivors and gives hope and inspiration for those currently in treatment.
I’m unlucky that breast cancer is hereditary, but I’m lucky that it was found early. I’ve been extremely lucky to be surrounded by such great family and friends. I’m lucky that there have been such great advancements in cancer research. I’m lucky that the treatment is not as terrible as it was decades ago. I’m lucky that I stayed healthy and was not sick once during my treatments. I’m lucky that I didn’t have all the side effects that I was warned about. I’m lucky that I was able to work every day (except chemo days) with support from great co-workers. I’m lucky to have this
to share my experience and educate others.
It’s apple season in Essex County. Photo by Tim Hayes, Expressions Photography
Tickets available for 5th annual Our Village Christmas House Tour
On the weekend of Nov. 12-13, the village of Wheatley will be holding their 5th annual “Our Village Christmas House Tour”. This tour is designed not only to promote tourism in the Wheatley area, but to also act as a fundraiser for the ladies of the Wheatley United Church.
This year organizers are hosting the Tours, Tastes and Treasures event. This will consist of six area homes professionally decorated, with local eateries and gift shops offering specials for the weekend. Refreshments and desserts will also be served at the Wheatley United Church, 59 Talbot St. W., following the tour.
Tickets can be purchased at Wheatley United Church the day of the tour. Everyone from age 13 years and up is invited, but organizers respectfully request that no children age 12 and under attend.
Information about the tour and other ticket outlets can be obtained by calling 519-825-7943.
“The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow”
We all spend a lot of time hoping for something like a sunnier day, a day off, good food, less stress or more chocolate cake. Whatever it is, there are experiences that put everything into perspective. What is perspective? The view through your own eyes of the space around you and the situation you are in.
This past weekend, I joined a group of my friends for an evening that began with our own tasty appetizers and ended with a wonderful production of “Annie” at Migration Hall in Kingsville. If any of us had started our day off on the wrong foot, we were transformed throughout the musical and exited the building with a lighter step. There were smiles on each of our faces and we hummed or whistled, “The Sun will come out tomorrow.”
Literally, even though it didn’t, amidst the rain many of us, including the Tigers, enjoyed a few bright moments. From many of our perspectives if we take a look around, most of our days are clear. We enjoy food on our table, we are not in the middle of a war ground and our biggest worries have become whether or not our BBM message has arrived promptly
The orchestra opened the performance with a short rendition of the familiar songs and I was lucky enough to be serenaded by my friends on either side of me. I am pretty sure they were either having childhood flashbacks or perhaps a hot flash.
The curtains opened to the first scene of the musical that took place in an orphanage. Beds and mats overflowed with sleeping bodies and its resemblance to my home that prior weekend made me chuckle and then heave a sigh of relief.
Our home was bursting with people. Eleven in fact, that included the hockey billets and our son, both of our daughters home from university, my daughter’s boyfriend and his parents all the way from Atikokan, Ontario. Thank goodness the sun shone all that weekend and everyone was compelled to get outside.
Many think I am nuts but from my perspective all the preparation and work is always worth the effort. Like “sugar plums dancing in my head”, the thought of curling up with a good book when the peace returns gets sweeter every time.
I did all I could to prepare for the masses with lots of food, and when I was dealt with the addition of ‘Spids’, another hockey player, I just added some more spuds.
Besides the usual shortfall of bread and milk, we made it through the weekend unscathed and fully entertained by ‘Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!”
From my perspective, the sun will come out tomorrow. I’m just hoping it will clear away the cobwebs and that there will be no sorrow. For those stuck in a day that’s grey, grab your friends and get away. Don’t be lonely and lift your chin, grin and belt it out! “Today’s the day, not tomorrow!”
Next generation for Lite Shoppe
Phil Stahl retiring after almost 40 years
By Sheila McBrayne
After almost 40 years in the lighting business, Phil Stahl of The Lite Shoppe in Leamington is calling it quits.
The Lite Shoppe started in1973 in the garage part of the Dibrell tobacco building at the Heinz warehouse. The Lite Shoppe, which boasts “city selection at a small town price”, was one of three businesses, which operated together – The Lite Shoppe, Leamington Electric Supply and Lear Electric Contractors. Phil and his brother-in-law Fraser Lear were partners in the three ventures.
The Lite Shoppe remained in the warehouse until 1978 when the business was moved to Oak Street. The Lite Shoppe remained there until 1996 when it expanded and moved across the road to its current location.
Phil and his staff, which includes his son Todd Stahl,
have seen many changes over the years. One of the biggest changes has been the addition of big box stores in Leamington that sell similar items. “Things are just different now. A lighting shop used to be the only place to buy lights, now everyone carries them and they’re open more hours. We just can’t do that in a small shop,” said Phil.
Another big change Phil has seen over the years is the introduction of the internet and online shopping. “A lot never set foot in a store anymore. They just shop online instead of actually going to the stores,” explained Phil. “It’s been a great business and has served us well; it’s just time to retire,” he said. The Lite Shoppe will close on Saturday, October 22.
Phil’s son Todd and Fraser’s son Matt (Todd and Matt are cousins) will be forming a new partnership, which will include some of The Lite Shoppe products with the Leamington Electrical Supply. The business will operate out of the Leamington Electric Supply location on Fraser Road. “It’s kind of coming full circle with the next generation of the family,” said Todd.
Phil and his wife Bev, a retired teacher from Gore Hill Public School, are looking forward to a trip to Florida and many more trips across North America touring on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. “I know Dad’s looking forward to more time on the open road on his bike,” said Todd.
Sesame noodles - a savoury sidedish
A classic salad favorite, try adding shredded carrot and chopped cilantro for a tasty variation.
Makes 8 – 12 servings
1 SUNSET® Cucumber or 2 SUNSET® Mini Cucumbers
1/4 cup Asian-style toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup SEASONED rice vinegar
1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
2 tsp Asian hot chili paste
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 lb dry spaghetti pasta, broken in half
In a large bowl whisk together oil, seeds, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, chili paste and green onions. Set aside. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti per package directions and drain well (do not rinse!). Add drained spaghetti to dressing and toss to coat while still warm. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, with largest holes on a cheese grater*, shred cucumbers lengthwise, creating “noodles of cucumber.” Toss with cooled noodles. Serve at room temperature immediately, or chilled.
Chef’s Note: *You can also julienne cucumbers on a Japanese mandoline cutter.
Cyclist hit in Kingsville
On Sat., Oct. 15 at approximately 7 a.m., Kingsville OPP responded to call that a single vehicle struck a cyclist on County Road 20.
Police advised that a 41-year-old male from Kingsville was riding his bike eastbound on County Rd. 20 when he was hit by a vehicle, also eastbound on County Rd. 20.
The male cyclist was thrown from his bike and landed in the ditch. He was transported to Leamington District Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop. The suspect vehicle will have sustained damage to the front passenger side.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kingsville OPP at 519-733-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.
Todd and Phil Stahl
Algae bloom turns Lake Erie blue-green
Tests from the Ministry of Environment on Wed. Oct. 12 confirmed the algae bloom in Lake Erie is cyanobacteria or blue-green algae. There is no action that can be taken to reduce this naturally occurring phenomenon and in general the risk to health is predominantly in consumption of the water. Since the treatment plants regularly tests for this toxin, action can be taken quickly to remove any health risk.
Cyanobacteria, or bluegreen algae, are microscopic plants that live in fresh water. Normally blue-green algae are barely visible, but during warm weather, populations can rapidly increase to form a large mass called a bloom. Blooms most commonly occur during the late summer and early fall. Bluegreen algae blooms are natural phenomena that occur in fresh water around the world. Blooms of cyanobacteria have been reported in various locations throughout Ontario where they are a seasonal phenomenon and tend to occur repeatedly in the same water bodies.
Dense blue-green algae blooms may make the water look like bluish-green pea soup. When the bloom is very large, algae may form solid looking clumps. Fresh blooms often smell like newly mown grass; older blooms smell like rotting garbage.
Potential health effects associated with blue-green algae toxins include itchy, irritated eyes and skin as a result from direct contact such as swimming. If the toxins are swallowed, symptoms such as headaches, fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting are possible. Higher levels of risk to human health are linked to ingestion of large quantities of cyanobacteria toxins in water. Usually people won’t drink water contaminated with blue-green algae blooms because of its unsightly pea soup appearance and foul smell.
Protect yourself by avoid-
ing activities that increase the chance of exposure to these algae blooms: do not drink, bathe or shower in untreated surface water; do not allow children, pets and livestock to drink or swim in the water; do not cook or boil the water – boiling may release more toxins into the water; be cautious about eating fish caught where blue-green algae blooms occur – do not eat the liver, kidneys and other organs; do not treat the water with a disinfectant like chlorine (bleach). This may break open algae cells and release toxins into the water.
The ChathamKent municipal water treatment plants regularly test for
cyanobacteria toxins in the water supply. To date they have not detected any of these toxins in our water supply. If cyanobacteria are detected in the water supply, treatment plants can remove them in a number of ways.
Anna Mills took this photo at Point Pelee on Friday, October 7th. The photo was taken at the tip of the point on the east side. The west side was not green at all.
This photo illustrates the pea soup appearance of blue-green algae.
Swiped, slapped and stupefied
Surely this has happened to you. You buy a new (or new to you) automobile in mint condition and WHAM, in a matter of days, someone runs into you, or vice-versa. Or maybe you just get nudged by a possessed shopping cart at the mall, or in my case, you clip a giant orange pylon on the highway while driving 100 km/hr down the highway. Boom! And there goes my passenger side mirror. It was as if somebody shot the thing off my car with a 22-guage rifle. My new car now looks like something Vincent van Gogh would drive.
It’s amazing how often you look in your side mirror. It’s kind of like forgetting to wear your wristwatch. It’s only then that you discover that you’ve stared at your bare wrist 27 times and it’s not even noon yet.
I drive a Camry. Not that I’m playing favourites by stating that, but the Camry is good for me, as it is for New York City Cab drivers. They’re durable and they can take on a ton of mileage. My other Camry has 308,000 clicks on it and it will be good for another couple of hundred before someone nicknamed “Swamper” tows her to the junk yard. My old car has so many scratches and marks it looks like it’s been in a catfight. Still, I’m proud to have it in my driveway. The new or “newer” car is a thing of beauty by comparison. The previous owner must have treated the car like Grandma’s good China. I’m sure the dealer gave the car a good bath before they shoved a sign in the front window. Still, it was in immaculate condition. The exterior was only outmatched in perfection when compared
to the interior. No signs of kids, pets or any enemies of clean. It even smelled like a new car. Sometimes when you buy a used, silver, four-door sedan, it would be “geezered” a bit by the previous owners. You know what I mean, a bit of an old man smell with the hint of Old Spice, and on the passenger seat a suspicious yet faint stain. My Camry had none of that. It was almost perfect. And now, it’s missing its side mirror. My pride of ownership is now in the ditch. I hate giant orange highway safety pylons.
And then there’s more bad luck with my new car. In addition to the “giant mirror swiping pylons”, add cops to my shat-list. Nothing personal of course, I’m just steamed over getting nabbed by an in-town OPP. I was caught “putting on my seatbelt.” Did you know that this friggin’ fine is now $240 and 2 demerit points!! Why so much!
Weese’s Weese’s Pieces Pieces
Why do we have so many police officers anyway? Isn’t the national crime rate dropping at the same time police budgets are rising? Who polices the cost of policing anyway? I suspect that it would be viewed as political suicide for a politician to tackle such an issue, unless of course, you’re Toronto Mayor Rob Ford who is ordering a 10% decrease in the 2012 police budget. How’s that for some refreshing political courage? I suspect he’s wearing his seatbelt faithfully.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 - The Leamington Horticultural Society will hold its monthly meeting at the Leamington United Church, 7.30 pm. This month's speaker will be Larry Cornelis, who will be talking on the topic " Going WILD with Natural Gardens". You do not have to be a society member to attend, guests are welcome and attendance is free. Light refreshments are served. For further information please call Leo or Beth at 519 325-0953.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 - 2nd Annual Trivia Night in support of Kingsville Minor Baseball. 7:00 pm at Kingsville Arena. Cost is $100 for a team of 4. Door prizes. Cash awards for top finishers. Food and beverages available. Call Steve at 519-839-5377 or email shatt@gosfieldtel.com to secure your table.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 - Jeff Warkentin Annual Memorial Volleyball Tournament, 9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. at UMEi Christian High School, Hwy. #77 & 6th Concession, Leamington. Adult Open 6 on 6 Co-ed Tournament. Cost: $150 per team with all proceeds going to the Warkentin Family Fund.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23-Bake Sale - The Catholic Women’s League of St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, will be selling homemade apple pies as well as other baked goods at the church from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22Kittenaide Adoption Day, 10 am - 2 pm at Kingsville Pet Supply, 313 Main Street East, Kingsville. Adopt or donate cat food or $$ - receive ticket for prizes. Kittens $20 - Cats-$50. Info 519-324-2729.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24Friendship Dinner, 5:30 p.m. at
Knox Presbyterian Church Hall Leamington. Corner of Setterington St. and Erie St. S. Free home cooked meal with dessert and beverage for those in need.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 - WindsorEssex Small Business Centre, 23 Main St. W., in Kingsville is hosting a Free Small Business Workshop facilitated by Daryl Driedger of Cowlick Studios at 6:00 p.m. Get Growing! Basics of Developing a Marketing Plan will cover what marketing is, why a marketing plan is important and how to develop a plan this right for your business. Space is limited so RSVP today, 519-733-3137 or info@windsoressexsmallbusiness.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 - The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee will host the 9th Annual Accessibility Workshop "OPENING DOORS AND MINDS" at the St. Nicholas Macedonian Eastern Orthodox Church Hall, 5225 Howard Avenue, LaSalle N9A 6Z6. Registration information is available at: http://www.countyofessex.on.ca.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 - New Singles Dance at the Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington. Dance begins at 8:30 p.m. with music by "Wolfeman DJ". $10 donation includes a late lunch. All welcome. Info at 519-326-9539.
OUR 2011 COATS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY. Please bring your gently used coats to Fletchers, Kennedy or Canopy Cleaners by October 31. Coats for Kids Distribution will take place at SECC, 215 Talbot St. E. in Leamington on Saturday, November 5 from 9 am -2 pm, Monday, November 7 from 3 - 8 pm, and Tuesday, November 8 from 3 - 8 pm. Helping People. Improving Lives.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 - Free Disability Legal and Financial Planning Seminars: Lawyer Brendon Pooran presents RDSP and Dollars & Sense. Both seminars will be offered: in the morning at the Essex County Civic Centre and again in the evening at Place Concorde. Contact Windsor Essex Family Network at 519-974-1008 or info@windsoressexfamnet.ca for more information.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12"Bedazzled By Broadway" Auditions ... kids from age 6-18 needed for this best of Broadway musical play and revue. Auditions at Knox Presbyterian Church in Leamington {Erie Street South} from 9 am - 5 pm. Just prepare to sing onetwo minutes of a Broadway type song. Show to be presented in mid-May. Rehearsals don't begin until January. Call director (Little Tomato Theatre Company) Terry Raisbeck at 519322-1896 for further details.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13Wheatley's 5th Annual “Our Village Christmas House Tour” featuring the TOURS, TASTES and TREASURES EVENT. Sat. Nov. 12 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Sun. Nov. 13 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tickets, refreshments and raffle available the day of the tour at the Wheatley United Church, 59 Talbot St. W., Wheatley. Tickets $15 per person. No children under 12 please. For information call 519-825-7943.
TUESDAYS - Epilepsy Support group meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at the Windsor United Way office, 300 Giles Blvd. E., Windsor. Info: Windsor/Essex Epilepsy Support Centre, 519-890-6614, epilepsywindsor@epilepsysupport.ca or visit the website at www.epilepsysupport.ca.
campfire at Point Pelee
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.
Join Park staff on Oct. 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the DeLaurier Homestead for a toe tapping sing-a-long, tales from Pelee’s past and stargazing in a Dark Sky Preserve. Don’t forget your mug for some toasty hot chocolate! Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight and lawn chairs or a blanket. Cost of the program is included with park admission. In the event of inclement weather, the event may be cancelled. On the day of the event, call 519-322-5700 for an update.
New at Point Pelee National Park this year is Dark Sky Nights, beginning Nov. 25. For the best stargazing, bring your telescope or binoculars.
For more information on fall and winter events at the Park, visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pelee or contact 519322-2365 ext. 200.
Audition time at Little Tomato Theatre
Little Tomato Theatre will be presenting “Bedazzled By Broadway” as their annual production. Youths from ages 6-18 are needed for this best of Broadway musical play and revue.
Singers, dancers, actorsmark your calendars early and clear the day for auditions on Saturday, November 12 at Knox Presbyterian Church in Leamington, Erie Street South, from 9 a.m.5 p.m. Those auditioning should be prepared to sing one to two minutes of a Broadway type song.
Bedazzled By Broadway will be presented May 1013. Rehearsals are expected to begin January. Call Little Tomato Theatre Company director Terry Raisbeck at
519-322-1896 for further details.
Caring for houseplants during the winter
Now that the cold temperatures have arrived, your houseplants should be inside and making adjustments to the indoor environmental changes.
In the In the Back Yard... Back Yard...
Some plants will continue to drop leaves until they become adjusted to the indoor climate and humidity. As long as there is new growth, leaf drop is normal, so don’t worry. Houseplants outside for the summer become use to a lot of sunlight, so make sure when you move them indoors to maximize the sunlight. Be careful though, as the glass in the windows will magnify the sun and can cause damage.
My rule of thumb is: plants more than 3 feet away from the window receive medium light and up to 5 feet receive low light, so adjust your plant placement according to the plants requirements. Because plants are inside and receive lower light, they in turn require less water than when they are outside. Always have your plants in a well-drained container and never let it sit in water. This will cause root rot. Wait until the soil is dry before watering again.
Watch your plants closely for insects. A simple solution is spraying with dish soap in a hand sprayer. When using any soap, be sure not to use anything with an antibacterial mixture, as this will not work. Most houseplants don’t need fertilizer during the winter months or during a dormant stage. If the new leaves are small or yellow in color, it is best to use a water-soluble fertilizer 5-10-5. During the winter, mist the leaves to keep from dust accumulation, and place larger plants in your shower using luke-warm water.
One of the main questions asked about houseplants is, “Should I transplant into a larger pot?” The answer is not always. Look at the root structure by removing the container, and if the plant is root bound, then yes, you need a larger container. If there are barely no roots to be seen, then no, you don’t need a
larger pot. When the plant is root bound before re-potting, cut or break the roots. This will help the roots to spread in the new soil developing a larger root ball. Be careful not to be too aggressive when cutting or breaking the roots, as over mutilation will kill the plant. Always use new soil when changing pot sizes. A good soil will have nutrients and a mixture of peat moss to hold moisture.
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OBITUARY
Donato Puglia
August 7, 1926 – October 13, 2011
It is with overwhelming sadness and broken hearts that we share the loss of “Our Rock”, our husband, father, nonno, brother, uncle, and friend on Thursday, October 13, 2011 surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 85.
Loving husband, partner and soulmate of 49 and three quarter years of Colomba (Leone). Loving and cherished father of Michael Puglia and wife Corinne and Jennifer and husband Bob Flanagan. Adoring nonno of Adam and Ryan Flanagan and Mara and Luca Puglia.
Dear brother of Serafina Norcini of Pennsylvania, Bernardo Puglia (and the late Gina Puglia) of Leamington, Ilda Cericola and husband Giuseppe of Italy, brother-inlaw of Reno Leone and wife Beth of Windsor and Josie DiLullo and husband Serge of London.
Predeceased by parents Nazzareno and Elisabetta Puglia, brother Domenic Puglia (Annette), and Gino Puglia (Luisa). Donato will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Donato was born in Teramo, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1951, where he settled in Leamington. He worked for 33 years at Heinz, where he became the first Italian supervisor. He was a founding member of the Roma Club and later became president for 3 years.
Don loved to spend time outdoors in his ever-blooming garden from early spring to late fall. He not only grew flowers but also had a beautiful vegetable garden; he truly had a green thumb. We have been blessed to have had such a loving, caring and devoted man whose love was unconditional. In the last six years, he was blessed to see his children married and the birth of his four grandchildren. These four precious babies became his treasures. We miss you terribly.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington. Funeral Mass to celebrate Donato’s life was held from St. Michael’s Church, 21 Elliott Street, Leamington. Fr. Pat Fuerth officiated. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Leamington Hospital Foundation or St. Michael’s Church Building Fund. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Cardinal Carter Corner:
The Cardinal Carter Cougars have had a busy few weeks as we move into the second month of school.
On September 28 Mrs. Young, Mrs. Longpre and Ms. Mastronardi accompanied Grade 10 English students to Stratford where they were entertained by an amazing performance of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Sir Toby and Sir Andrew were the crowd favourites, bringing excitement and humour to the production.
On Tuesday, October 4, Cardinal Carter held its annual Student Vote event. The mock election was a huge success with results reflecting the sentiments of students across the province who voted for an NDP minority government with a Liberal opposition. Final tallies gave the win to Aleksandra Navarro (NDP), followed by Paul Watson (Liberal), Holly Sullivan (Green) and Rick Nicholls (PC). Many thanks to Mr. Antonuzzo and his students for providing information about the various party platforms and for organizing this very important event.
The cross-country team has been busy running all over the county. All runners improved their times at the “Thrill on the Hill” meet at Malden Park and are looking forward to the upcoming WECCSA meet on October 20. Cross country coaches Mrs. Ramsay and Mr. Frias are setting great examples for the student runners. Mrs. Ramsay ran the Amherstburg half marathon in September, and both Mr. Frias and Mrs. Ramsay ran the Detroit Marathon on October 16.
The Co-op Department reports that most co-op students are currently working in their placements, enjoying the great opportunity to put their knowledge into practice. This semester students are gaining valuable experience in the areas of construction, horticulture, dentistry, hospitality, law, medicine, computer science and many other fields. If you are interested in hosting a Co-operative Education student in the future, please contact Mrs. Gava-Zompanti at 519-322-2804 ext. 25. Grade 9 students will soon have the opportunity to experience career education as the annual “Take Your Kids to Work” event will take place November 2. This nation-wide initiative encourages all Grade 9 students to spend the day at a pre-arranged workplace in order to gain insight into
potential career paths and an appreciation for the world of work.
What’s Coming up at CC? It’s Dance-o-logy time again! Our Cardinal Carter dance classes, club and team have been busy practicing their dance moves to the inspirational music of Michael Jackson for this year’s upcoming show entitled “Moonwalk”. Feeder school students will also continue to be involved in
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the Dance-o-logy production. The show will run three nights this year: December 7, 8 and 9, with ticket sales beginning November 1. Don’t miss out on this annual favourite!
Cardinal Carter welcomes Grade 8 feeder school students who will be visiting the school in the coming weeks. Many fun activities have been planned for these future Cardinal Carter Cougars!
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Two new exhibitions at Leamington Arts Centre
In the Main Gallery at the Leamington Arts Centre is the South Essex Arts Association exhibit Far Out Show. This show opened on October 12 and runs until November 5. This is an anything goes show! There are nearly 50 Far Out Artworks on display - abstract, bizarre, comical, surreal, sublime and experimental!
In the Second Gallery is Historical Radicalism/Alternative Process Photography. This also runs until November 5. This is an exhibition of alternative photography processes by Wayne State University Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Arts Students. The exhibit features the work of students - Emily Bulick, April Fox, Katherine Hoffman, Kelsey Kistler, Hiroko Lancour, Melissa Mazag, Kylen Palmer, Sonia Stickler, Sarah Stawski, and instructor Deborah Kingery.
On Wednesday the Flyers got a 4-3 win over the LaSalle Vipers who had ousted them from the playoffs last year in an exciting seven game series. With the score deadlocked at 3-3 late in the third period, Alex Seguin got his third consecutive game winning goal when he scored with just 1:49 remaining in the game. “It feels good to get the ball rolling and to know that I’m contributing,” Seguin said. However despite his recent heroics, he was quick to point out other aspects of his game that he wants to work on. “I know I need to work on my defensive skills, my game away from the puck.”
Wednesday’s game winner was Seguin’s second goal of the game while single markers went to Ron Soucie and Matt Ogden. Goaltender Darien Ekblad got his third win of the season making 31 saves. It was a penalty filled affair with 92 minutes being served between the two teams including fights from Flyer’s rookies Brett Langlois and Nick Beaune.
Thursday, October 13
Chatham 3 – Flyers 2
“There were a lot of penalties so it was tough to get any flow going to the game,” said Flyers assistant coach Lee Jones. “Fortunately the third period we played our best and Ekblad played very well in net.”
Sunday, October 16
St. Thomas 6 – Flyers 5 (shootout)
Going into Sunday’s game the Flyers were tied for second place in the Western Conference with the London Nationals and sitting just one point ahead of their opponent the St. Thomas Stars.
The Flyers were down 2-0 after the first period but came back to take a 5-3 lead in the third. But the Stars wouldn’t give up and tied the game with just under five minutes remaining in regulation. With overtime not solving anything the Flyers were headed to their second shootout of the season but unfortunately none of the Leamington shooters were able to score and St. Thomas won 6-5.
Eric Leardi had two goals in the game with Kyle Bowman, Burke D’Souza and Jakob Henrikson each scoring once. Ron Soucie had three assists and Alex Seguin and Chris Scott each had two assists while goaltender Darien Ekblad made 42 saves.
On Thursday the Flyers dropped a 3-2 decision to the Chatham Maroons despite outshooting them 45-23. Scoring for the Flyers were Austin Mattson with a shorthanded goal and Alex Seguin with a powerplay goal, his sixth goal in four games. The Flyers were trailing 3-2 going into the third period and put a lot of pressure on the Maroons late in the game but were unable to put the puck in the net.
“Near the end we put on constant pressure but just couldn’t get the bounce we wanted,” Seguin said. “We were all over them at the end with three or four really good chances but we just couldn’t put the puck in,” said assistant coach Jones. “And we have to give their goalie some credit because he played well.”
Colin Greeley made 20 saves in net and suffered his second loss of the season.
The Flyers still earned a point for Sunday’s loss so they remain tied for second place but now with St. Thomas. On Wednesday they will visit the London Nationals who are tied for first place with the St. Mary’s Lincolns.
Flyers forward Alex Seguin skates in on his way to scoring a powerplay goal during Thursday’s
(Photo by Shelley Quick)
UFCW Local 459 Wins Bantam Early Bird Championship
The UFCW Local 459 Southpoint Capitals Bantam Minor team recently competed in the 34th Annual Essex Early Bird Tournament. With 3 wins and 1 tie in the round robin, they secured their spot in the final game in which they beat Whitby 1-0 to win the championship. In the back row is the coaching staff, from left to right: Nick Bigley, Steve Peters, Joe Costa, Brennan Gomer, Josh Lewis. Team members, back row: Jack Towle, Austin Slater, Matthew Davie, Devin Scratch, Noah Santos, Reid Jackson, Evan Mastronardi. Front row: Eric Prudence, Cole McGregor, Patrick Matthew, Kody Epp, Quinn Bowman, Bailey Loveless, Matthew Taylor, Brendan Fehr. Goalies: Tyler Wall, Jimmy McClellan.
Free yoga class at Complex
The Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex is hosting a FREE Taste of YOGA Class on Friday, October 21 from 5 – 6 p.m. Try the free class and begin to live an in motion lifestyle! Beginners welcome and bring your own mat if you have one. This is the kick-off to the Family Life ‘N Style Expo at the Complex Friay, October 21 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Midget Minors celebrate win
The Southpoint Capital Midget Minors pulled off a 4-0 victory over Tecumseh on Saturday night. Mason Fritsch found the mesh 3 times for a hat trick and Dalton Enns added another goal. Assists went to Tyler Dyck (2), Noah Morris, Kyle Desnoyers, Spencer Klassen, Zach Blackburn and Trevor Affleck. Everett Omstead was steady between the pipes to record a shutout. Join us for our next game on Friday night, October 21 at 8:30 p.m. in the Heinz Rink against Northshore.
against local riders at a motocross race at Erie Ramblers club grounds off Deer Run Road on Saturday, October 8.
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The Reid Funeral Home Peewee Minors ventured into Toronto to play in the Toronto Avalanche Thanksgiving Tournament over the long weekend.
The boys came out fast in their opening game winning 6-3 against the Credit Valley Wolves from Mississauga. Jeron Kir had two goals, while Kiel Reid and Joseph Alfano had a goal and an assist each. Tyler Zsebok and Carter Mastronardi also scored. Matt Ciliska picked up the win in goal. In their second game the peewees were in a tough match against the Nickel City Flyers. There was no scoring after two periods, but Zsebok put the locals on the board early in the third with assists going to Gioia DiCiocco and Spencer Wiebe. Unfortunately, the Flyers scored 3 of their own and the kids fell 3-1. Tristan Edmondson was stellar in net despite the loss.
Their third game was against a fast London Bandit squad. The Caps took advantage of their opportunities early in the game and built a 5-1 lead after two periods. In the third they fell into penalty trouble and saw the Bandits claw back to make it 5-3. The puck didn’t leave the Caps for much of the last 10 minutes of the game, but they held on to a very hard fought, well-deserved 5-3 win. Ciliska was money in net, turning away shot after shot, especially in the third. Kir was a huge spark plug in this one collecting two goals and two assists. Mastronardi, DiCiocco and Wiebe also scored. Picking up assists were Mason Gow, DiCiocco, Justin Brown
and Matt Carvahlo.
Going into the fourth round robin game the Leamington squad knew they had to win to advance. They came out flying against the Clarkson Hurricanes from the MHL. Although the Caps controlled the entire game, the Hurricanes took advantage of one of their few opportunities early in the first and held the lead until the kids got on the board on a goal from Alfano, assisted by Wiebe and Nico Gualtieri with a minute to go in the second. The Caps continued with relentless pressure and were rewarded with two minutes left in the third when DiCiocco potted the game winner with Brett Thomas and Wiebe assisting. The Hurricanes’ goalie played fantastic, stopping over 40 shots. Edmondson picked up the win for the Caps.
With the game four win, the Caps nailed down their spot in the semi-finals against the Bandits whose only defeat in round robin came from the hands of the Caps. The kids hit the scoreboard first when DiCiocco tipped in a Gow slap shot from the point. Kir assisted on the goal. Things sort of unraveled after that. The Caps were assessed 20 straight minutes in penalty. It turned into a one-sided game for about 15 minutes. By the time it was done the Caps were down 5-1. They battled hard, but were unable to put anything past the Bandits’ goalie. The final scored ended up 6-1. Despite the outcome the coaches are very proud of the effort the kids displayed all weekend.
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FAMILY LIFE ’N STYLE EXPO Oct. 21 & 22 at the Complex. Fri Oct. 21 is LADIES NIGHT OUT! Ladies – Bring a Friend:
• 5-6 p.m. take part in a FREE yoga class with 4 yoga instructors to lead you – plus, we’re introducing Mom & Baby Yoga this fall at the Complex.
• 7 p.m. Alpha Laser Health Centre demo on how to de-stress your busy life.
• 7:30-9 p.m. Fashion Show by Leamington’s boutiques. Sat. Oct. 22:
Vendor displays, demonstrations, lots of door crasher sales (see program for details) and lots of prizes to be won throughout the Expo! Plus informative Speaker Series every ½ hour on Saturday.
• Interactive displays for kids – ages 5-12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. can learn about SUGAR SHOCKERS and reading food labels, etc.
• Arts Centre (painting) and Miss Nancy’s Early Childhood Music interactive booths.
• The Autism Society + Love Bug Children’s Shop – first 15 adults at the booth receive $15.00 GC.
Check out all the Expo specials and door crasher sales at www.leamington.ca/residents/recreation_guide.asp
• Meet Dr. Angelina Chan and the Obstetrics Unit and Dr. Rob Stapleton offering epidural services.
• Meet Dr. Sheila Horen and the Assess Restore Unit – guiding seniors through transition.
• Strong Snoring & Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Clinic – sign up for a free consultation.
• Keynote speaker Dr. Stephen West on Sat. Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. will lead a live healing demo – activate your lymphatic immune system to eliminate pain, weight loss, high blood pressure, neck and back pain. Endocrine glands do the work to heal you.
• WIN! $600 travel voucher from CAA Leamington – contest details and entry form at the CAA booth during the Expo.
MOM 2 MOM SALE - Sat. Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Complex Come for a tour of the Complex. There are no initiation fees or sign-up fees, just one compact fee. The Complex offers over 50 fitness and aquafitness classes which are all included in the annual membership fee. Plus, you can enroll in adult karate, racquetball/squash, Tae Kwon Do, pickleball and badminton leagues or try scuba or adult swim lessons. Meet with a personal trainer to help you set new goals! Live an ‘in motion’ lifestyle at the Complex.
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Silver Medalists
Peewee majors bring home silver
The Gabriele’s Southpoint Capitals Peewee Major team finished with silver in a tough draw at the Whitby Thanksgiving Tournament.
In game one, the Capitals were fresh off the road battling Toronto traffic to make it to the Oshawa arena in time for the game. Facing a favourite in the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario Peewee Division, the London Bandits, the Capitals fell victim to a tough 6-2 loss. With the score 3-0 in the second period, Darrin DiMenna and Luc Ribble were able to net a pair of unassisted markers to come within one. Late in the second the Bandits restored a two-goal lead. Penalty trouble in the third led to two power play goals against Southpoint, making the final score 6-2. Without putting too
much stock in the score, Tyler Dillen had a promising performance in net for the Capitals.
In game 2 on Saturday afternoon the Caps were determined to put game 1 behind them. A highly ranked Barrie Colts team, that had beaten Southpoint’s previous opponent 4-2, wanted to show off their stuff to the Capitals fans. The Caps would have none of that though, as they finished off the first period with a 4-1 lead and wouldn’t look back from there. The game finished off 8-1. Scoring for the Caps were Brennan Hancock (3), Rory DiNiro, Brett Enns, Dawson Iles, Evan Loveless and Jack Hannigan. Assists went to DiNiro (2), Loveless, Hancock, Jessica Jeffery, Iles, Hannigan, Bret Predhomme, Reggie Evans and Ryan Wall. Cristian Santos put in a solid performance in net for Southpoint. Game 3 Sunday morning at the Don Beer arena in Pickering featured the Webster Cyclones (New York) trying to get their first win of the tourney against the Capitals. With another solid performance in net, Tyler Dillen managed to get his first “donut” of the year as the Caps beat the Cyclones 5-0. Scoring for Southpoint was DiNiro (3), Jeffery and DiMenna. Assists went to DiNiro (2), Wall, Hancock, Predhomme and Camden Driedger.
The final game in the round robin on Sunday night required the Capitals to win versus the Richmond Hill Stars if they wanted to move on to the semi-final game Monday morning. A long layoff between games had the Capitals come out pretty flat against the Stars as they got down 1-0 early in the second stanza. The Capitals quickly replied with an end-to-end solo effort by Ribble to knot the game. Late in the second, Southpoint was able to make it 2-1 with a goal by Loveless from Hancock and Evans; however, the Stars capitalized on a late power play to make it 2-2 with 7 seconds to go between periods. Midway through the third period the Caps’ Hancock scored the game winner. Unfortunately for the Caps, Hancock fell victim to a checking from behind call late in the third period which saw him lost for the remainder of the tournament. Thankfully, the Richmond Hill player was able to get up after a minute down on the ice. Santos played solid in net
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Back row, left to right: Stefan Taylor, Terry Symons, Jessica Jeffery, Brennan Hancock, Jack Hannigan, Jared Hillier, Darrin DiMenna, Ryan Wall, Bret Predhomme and Darryl Glasier. Middle row, left to right: Reggie Evans, Dawson Iles, Brett Enns, Luc Ribble, Rory DiNiro, Evan Loveless, Zack Dillen and Camden Driedger. Front row, left to right: Cristian Santos, Grant Symons and Tyler Dillen. (Photo submitted)
Silver medalists
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for the Gabriele’s Capitals.
Advancing to the semi-final game on Monday morning saw the host team Whitby Wildcats (Blue) team take on the Southpoint Capitals at the Whitby Iroquois Park arena. Southpoint was able to take an early lead, finishing with back-to-back goals in the first 5 minutes of play. Scoring for the Caps were DiNiro from Jared Hillier, then Ribble from Driedger and Predhomme. Southpoint “Capitalized” again early in the second with another marker by DiNiro from Jeffery. Within the next 2 minutes, Whitby and Southpoint exchanged goals on two occasions. These goals were scored by Ribble unassisted, and then by Loveless from DiNiro and Wall. With the score now at 5-2, Whitby netted a power play goal to make it a nervous 5-3 lead for the Caps. The second period finished off with the Caps’ Ribble scoring his third of the morning from Zack Dillen and Jeffery. Second period scoring was not over though, and the Wildcats made it 6-4 with 2 minutes left. Dillen “Capped” off the scoring late in the third to secure the 7-4 victory with an assist by Ribble. Tyler Dillen again had a stellar performance in goal, making a number of key saves throughout the game to allow his team to hang on to the lead.
In the final game Monday afternoon, the tournament favourites Cobourg Cougars faced the Southpoint Capitals. The first period looked dismal for the Capitals as the Cougars came out with a vengeance and a 1-0 lead. The Cougars made it 3-0 with 7 minutes remaining in the second before the Capitals realized that they were in a hockey game. At the 6:49 mark of the second period a nice play by DiMenna set up Loveless to score into the open net. With a series of posts and missed nets, the Capitals came within one a minute later on a goal by Ribble from Loveless and DiNiro. A plethora of penalties in the second period put the Capitals two players down as they lost forward Dawson Iles and defensemen Darrin DiMenna to checking from behind calls. Along with an injury to Bret Predhomme and the previous loss of Brennan Hancock, a short bench meant the team had to dig deep if they wanted to complete the comeback in the third. A couple of early penalty calls in the third deflated the team as the Cougars were able to capitalize on the power play, making it 4-2. They wouldn’t look back from there as the Cougars finished off the Capitals 6-2.
All in all it was a great weekend in the Gabriele’s Southpoint Capitals Peewee Majors’ first tournament of the year. It was full of driving, 5-pin bowling, cake and ice cream, hockey, socializing, team bonding and more driving!
Come out and support your local minor hockey team. Check the website for the association’s game times and events at www.southpointminorhockey.com.
Fundraising tournament to honour Warkentin
On Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., a fun co-ed volleyball tournament is being held at UMEI Christian High School to raise money in hounor of Jeff Warkentin. This is an open tournament to adults, six on six (3 men, 3 women). The entry fee is $150 per team with all proceeds going to the Warkentin Family Fund. Registration can be made at http://shop.velocityvolleyball.ca
Jeff Warkentin was born on October 27, 1978 in Wheatley, Ontario. He attended East Mersea Public School and UMEI Christian High School before pursuing a post-secondary education at Canadian Mennonite University and the University of Manitoba.
Jeff had an enormous gift for embracing life and the people who shared life with him. He excelled academically and athletically in sports such as hockey, volleyball and track and field. In one of Jeff’s high school yearbooks he was quoted as saying: “I love singing and playing volleyball. I think I will sing and play volleyball for the rest of my life.” He remained true to his word, although no one could have anticipated that his life would be too short. In life, it was important to Jeff to do all he could to meet the needs of others. Shortly before his death, he, with his wife and family, served a six-year term with Mennonite Church Canada Witness in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Jeff passed away on September 24, 2011 at the age of 32 after a very sudden and short bout with bacterial meningitis. He and his family had just returned to their home in Pincher Creek, Alberta following their term of service in Africa. He was looking forward to resuming his teaching career at St. Michael’s school in Pincher Creek.
In addition to his wife, Tany, Jeff leaves behind three young children - a daughter, Danika and sons, Asher and Kenai. We cherish his memory and his service to God and humankind.
Photo courtesy of the Warkentin Family
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4-H events
4-H Essex Bus trip to the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto
If you are interested in participating in our Royal Trip you need to reserve your spot ASAP! The cost is $20 for 4-H members and $50 for non-members. We will be leaving at 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 5 from the carpool lot on Arner Townline and Hwy #3 and returning late that evening. Call or email Anne 519322-0215 or essex4-hontario@live.ca
4-H Essex
Halloween Party 4-H members, siblings and friends are reminded of the Halloween PartyFriday October 21, 6-9pm. Join us for a spooktacular good time, dress up, dinner and fun await!
Missing Leamington teens found next day
Two Leamington teens returned home after being reported missing on the weekend.
On Sunday, October 16 at approximately 9:30 p.m. Leamington OPP responded to two missing 13-yearolds from the 700 block of County Road 34 E. Essex County OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Canine Unit attended the scene and searched the area. Essex County OPP had ATV, officers on foot and vehicles searching for the male and female that was last seen westbound on Deer Run Road.
On Monday, October 17 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Leamington OPP was advised that the two youths - Tianna Koehn (13) and Caleb Penner (13) - were found safe and sound. The youths had wandered away from home early evening and then returned home the next morning. The youths were cold but in good condition.
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Improve your job prospects by attending four FREE workshops on Job Searching, Interview Skills, Personalities and Career Paths. Workshops run Oct. 24, Oct. 26, Oct. 31 & Nov. 2, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 215 Talbot Street East, Leamington. Call Job Connect at South Essex Community Council 519-326-8629 to register.
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Golden Years
Mini Golf
October 13th saw the same number of avid golfers as the week previous ‘hit the greens’ for their weekly gathering at Colasanti’s.
However, the 80 aces recorded the previous week remains the number to beat as only 52 ‘holes in one’ were dropped last week.
Halloween is coming, do you have your costume?
There’s a costume for all sizes
By Sheil McBrayne
Growing up in a house with eight children, Irene Impens learned how to sew at a young age, and she’s taken that craft and turned it into a hobby of making costumes.
In the basement of her Camelot Street home, Irene has her costume room, filled with approximately 250 costumes. From pirates and Vikings to bunnies and princesses, there’s a costume for everyone. “I grew up sewing on a Singer pedal machine. I learned to sew from my mom,” said Irene. Her collection of costumes changes every year as some older ones are retired and new ones are added. “It just grew a little every year. I started with all my own then I bought some from a lady who was getting out of the business. She found it hard to keep up with the repairs and that’s what I do best, so it was a natural fit,” she said.
“It’s really just a hobby. It’s my creative outlet, coming up with costume ideas,” she said. Recycling is also part of Irene’s hobby. “I use the fabric from second hand clothes to make new costumes… The pirate hats are made of old vinyl hot tub covers. You can’t buy material that durable,” she said.
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“It’s really only a couple of weeks of the year that the costumes are rented,” she said. “I have a full time job; this is just fun after hours.” Irene, an employee at State Farm Insurance, said all rentals are by appointment only (519-326-8506) after work and it’s really only this time of year that she’s busy. “I take a week of my vacation time - the week before Halloween - to handle the bulk of the rentals,” she said.
By students Mackayla and Alicia It’s us, Bulldog Blog, back to write more articles this year! The first things we would like to mention are the girls and boys soccer teams. Here are the girls soccer team members: Sydnee S., Alyssa B., Katelyn W., Baileigh C., Michelle W., Jacqui M., Taylor M., Mariah W., Candace D., Lisa T., Adrien C., Emma D., Bryn P., Sydney H., Kelsey L. Chelsea H. and Kaylee T. On the boys team, there’s Ryan F., Erick O., Devin M., Craig B., Jade V., Colton H., Chase H., Liam J., Hayden M., Sebastian D., Kyle R., Ben Z., Carson L., Joshua F., and Myles T. So hopefully they win, win, win!
Sometimes people know what they want and others just want to come and look. “If one doesn’t fit, there’s another one that will. Just pick something else,” she said. Irene’s collection of costumes is mostly for adults. “While I cater to mostly adults, I do still have quite a few of my favourite kids costumes. Not the stuff you find in a department store,” she said.
At our school, a couple of changes have been made. We now have full day, every day JK and SK. Also, a couple teachers have switched grades. For example, Mrs. Toppi is now teaching Primary students. We asked her how big of a change it was for her and she said, “It is a big change. For example, Gr. 8s are very different from Gr. 1s. With the Gr. 1s you need to repeat every little instruction and with the older kids, you only have to say it once.”
Our school’s Eco-Team did a Shoreline Clean-Up. They walked down the beach cleaning up garbage. Mrs. Epp has some pictures and information to share
Adults’ tastes haven’t changed a lot over the years. Pirates, Romans, Egyptians, Wizard of Oz characters, KISS, Beetlejuice and 70s hippies seem to be the most popular over the years. And, of course, there’s always the “ghouly” costumes as well for those who like blood and guts and scary characters.
Our Meet the Teacher night was a big success and the Terry Fox fundraising donations have come a long way! Stay tuned to find out more about our Terry Fox Run on October 7. Well, we have to go catch up on some more ideas, so keep reading the Bulldog Blog!
Leading the parade in that category was Caroline Ascot with 6. Three each were recorded by John Murphy, Bill Mayville, Neil Quick, Linda Walsh and Avis Rutter. Two dropped in for Don Ribble, Carolyn Daudlin, Julia Kos, Gerry Wilkinson, Donna Wiebe, Iggy Arner, Cam Keith, Stu Folster and Betty McManus. Managing just one each were Winnie Moore, Kathy Bradley, Herb Ascott, Eileen McIntosh, Bill Ward, Pete Daudlin, Bill Taylor, Duane McIntosh, Doug Vickery, Eleanor Brook, Gerrit Vriesen, Ken Brook and Barb Symes. Team 8, consisting of Pete Daudlin, Bill Taylor and Cam Keith took home first place prize money with a score of 240. Two teams tied for second with a 242, including team 2 (Caroline Ascott, Don Ribble, Carolyn Daudlin) and team 14 (Ken Brook, Avis Rutter, Marie Lasi, Barb Symes). Occupying third place with a 244 was team 6 (Bill Mayville, Gerry Wilkinson, Neil Quick).
