Don Jones offers a young customer some free samples during the Leamington Fairgrounds’ weekly Farmers Market, held Saturday, Oct. 27. Several merchants got into the Halloween spirit by dressing up in costume while the Leamington and District Agricultural Society also hosted pumpkin decorating for youths who attended. About five-dozen pumpkins had been decorated by noon. For this weekend, the market is expected to have a wide assortment of Christmas crafts and decorations.
Community Conversation to be held in Leamington neighbourhood
On Tues. Nov. 6, Neighbours Helping Neighbours will be hosting their first Community Conversation for the Mill Street Neighbourhood.
Community Conversations are a great way to explore questions that matter, discover new possibilities, and unleash new potentials. Community leaders, including representatives from area schools, town council and Leamington OPP, will join residents as they discuss what is good in the Mill Street area and what needs to be changed.
The Community Conversation will consist of small group discussions, pertaining to neighbourhood improvements, safety and engagement. Information collected will be used to identify residents’ concerns, ideas and future plans for their community.
The Mill Street Neighbourhood Community Conversation is being held on Tues. Nov. 6 from 6:308:00 p.m. at Mill Street School, 134 Mill St. E. The meeting is open to the public, and all ages are encouraged to attend.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS
SUNDAY NOV 4 AT 2 AM
TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR
Charlie Bailey decorates a pumpkin provided by the Leamington and District Agricultural Society during the Saturday, Oct. 27 Farmers Market at the Leamington Fairgrounds. Pumpkins were given by the Society to youths for decorating during the market. Nearly 60 pumpkins had been accounted for and decorated by noon. For this weekend, the market is expected to have a wide assortment of Christmas crafts and decorations. (SUN Photos)
The Grid, Grants and Greenhouses
By Sheila McBrayne
Two Leamington cousins are harvesting profit from the electrical grid with a new company that has two local greenhouse operations saving money already. Here’s how, THE FACTS: A Luminata installation of 139 high bay LED warehouse lights reduced electricity from 485 watts to 93 watts putting $391,703 in a customer’s pocket (based on a 25 year lifecycle compared to their HPS lamp) and a government “signing bonus” is coming to them for $21,000. The mercury elimination is also 20,850 Mgs and CO2 is 365,873 lbs. A surefire method to help reduce the bottleneck in our local electrical grid!
Luminata, an end to end lighting and energy platform company that transforms existing lighting assets into a fully sustainable, environmentally friendly revenue stream for clients by utilizing LED and induction lighting technology, is the brain child of cousins Maurizio (Moe), Chief Operations Officer, and Luigino (Gino) Fratarcangeli, Chief Technical Officer. David Irwin, Chief Financial Officer, and Cecilia Minard, Vice-President, Business Development, round out the leadership team at Luminata Limited.
Luminata Limited has completed numerous large commercial and institutional installs in Essex County and most recently warehouse high bay and office retubing retrofits at Seacliff Farms and Flavour Pick HydroPonic Vegetables. Although a young company, Luminata faces the welcome challenge that few start-ups encounter, keeping up with the demand by owners hungry for real sustainable cost-cutting measures.
As a professional technology company, based in Windsor, Luminata Limited specializes in lighting strategies for industrial/commercial, agricultural and municipal environments. Ranking amidst the most cost-effective and sustainable return on investment in the Canadian lighting industry, Luminata Limited delivers maximum value.
Expecting that capital costs, product maturity and sustainability of a lighting retrofit would be the core questions raised by customers, the Luminata platform was built on these precepts and ensures each with performance specs that deliver and maintain projected savings from their LED and Induction Light systems.
Luminata Limited hits electrical costs head on by engineering a customized LED retrofit lighting platform for warehousing, packing lines, offices and replacement for HPS grow lamps. “One of our value adds is a in-depth evaluation of our customers current lighting that often generates creative reduction of lamping without compromising light levels, using “less” tubing to do the same job says Gino. Another “game winner” for the customer is our focus on retrofits – leaving the existing fixture in place and doing a lamp switch out, saving even more capital. It’s a “real green play” says Moe Fratarcangeli. “When we can keep the fixture in place, avoid it ending in the dump, reduce energy, get a lightning fast pay off, and have it virtually maintenance free over a projected lifespan of 15 plus years, how can’t it be a real economic growth engine for the owner.”
With the use of proprietary retrofit technology (tubes and high bays) Luminata Limited is able to comprehensively modify existing lighting fixtures to accommodate LED tubes and bulbs.
This is a core differentiator from other companies offering LED lighting packages. This not only saves considerable cost, it also allows for near zero operational impact on
the client’s working environment. For large scale installations, adding to this value proposition is the ability to use both GPS and web-based interface (smart technology) to control lighting environments from a single computer.
On the grow light side of the business, the Fratarcangelis have achieved what few said could be done – measurable and promising results using LED light technology. Gino states, “Saving huge amounts of electricity and having an impact on yield is what makes this exciting.”
What puts Luminata in a league of their own in the industry is their second, related business – LumaPay.
This client capital financing option is a groundbreaking initiative. Through an exclusive partnership with a leading energy provider, Luminata is able to offer a select group of clients a finance solution that allows them to pay for their entire LED lighting retrofit through their monthly utility bills, which would be considerably lower due to the installation of their LED lighting retrofit.
Through LumaPay, customers can rollout an entire LED lighting platform without having to incur any upfront capital costs. They are absorbed by LumaPay and repaid through the customer’s, now reduced, monthly electricity billing. By creating a line item expense from a capital expenditure, LumaPay adds unparalleled financial leverage keeping the asset ‘off book’ for accounting purposes and renders numerous financial engineering options to suit clients. This places Luminata Limited in a truly unique position, as there are currently no lighting companies in Canada that can offer this service.
Notably, Luminata has established a footprint in the municipal, hospital and streetlight space for large clients. The force behind it according to Moe Fratarcangeli is, “using what is very “unsexy” (lights) as a source of income rather than an expense and be able to achieve that end with zero capital input from the customer.”
Looking for a green play that really puts it back into your wallet in real time is a phone call away at 1-800-918-5210 or 519-818-1427 or email to gino@luminata.ca
From left to right, Luminata chief financial officer David WJ Irwin, chief technical officer Gino Fratarcangeli, Seacliff Farms/One Floral maintenance manager Jamie Lefaive, Luminata VP of business development Cecilia Minard and Luminata chief operating officer Moe Fratarcangeli stand underneath a set of state-of-the-art lights in one of the Seacliff Farms warehouses. The lighting system was designed by the Windsor-based Luminata. (SUN Photo)
Even after they’re gone… top deceased money earners
The vast majority of us work very hard for our money and most do not earn a six-figure salary. So it was a little disheartening to read a recent list of the top deceased earners for 2011-12.
John Lennon (1980) continues to top the list in sixth spot at $12 million. Fellow Beatles member George Harrison (2001) was the final entry on the list at $5.5 million
Forbes Magazine released the list of top deceased earners last week, which followed earnings from October 2011 – October 2012. In the number one spot with $210 million was Elizabeth Taylor (2011). She reportedly earned $75 million alone just from the sale of her White Diamonds fragrance. Her estate auction held last year launched her to the top spot.
In addition to singers and celebrities, one Nobel prize winner also made the list. Albert Einstein (1955) tied with Marilyn Munroe (1962) in seventh spot at $10 million.
In second place was Michael Jackson (2009) at $145 million. His continued music sales is expected to keep him on the list for years to come. The King of Pop edged out the King of Rock n’ Roll – Elvis Presley (1977) who continues to top the list for decades. Elvis memorabilia, Graceland, and continuing music sales earned a cool $55 million 35 years after his death.
Theodor Geisel (1991), author of Dr. Seuss books, which are still a most-loved children’s book series, was at the number eight spot on the list earning $9 million last year, partly due to the success of the movie The Lorax, based on his book.
Tied in ninth position on the list of top earners were Steve McQueen (1980) and Bettie Page (2008). Both sex symbols of their day continue to make a living off their good looks, even after death.
Cartoonist Charles Schulz (2000), creator of Peanuts comic strip with familiar characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Lucy, earned $37 million and fourth position on the list. Fifth place went to reggae singer Bob Marley (1981) at $17 million.
Richard Rodgers (1979), half of the famous writing duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, pulled in $6 million through the rights of their numerous works.
Circle time with the elders
A few years ago, my girlfriends and I learned which element matched up with our zodiac sign. I am earth.
This makes more sense all the time although at first I was surprised that I was not water, since I enjoy spending so much time in it. My earth form has changed throughout the years and the support of my friends (elements) has been an integral part of my adaptation. Like sand I can be moveable, and less sustaining, but with the help of a little water I will in time settle back into place. Wind can whip me up so that I can fly and can sometimes be unpleasant, and the intense heat of fire can help me totally take on another form – glass.
I find it extremely interesting to learn about nature, with its forces and effects on our lives. Our daughter has already experienced her second snowstorm in Saskatchewan this fall. She may have thought her five years in North Bay had prepared her well, but the flat prairies have proven her wrong. The wind constantly whips, blowing and freezing, making the roads hazardous with just the smallest snow flurry. Presently, our son is missing a day of school, as his college on the eastern coast of the United States is bunkered down. My hopes are that he’s a far enough distance from the shore to be protected both from the high winds and the rising tide. Southwestern Ontario is also in the path of ‘Frankenstorm’, otherwise named Hurricane Sandy. It is forecasted that the Great Lakes will experience the storm with winds up to 70 kilometres per hour creating high surf. Earth, Wind, Fire and Air.
Instead of feeling fearful or anxious, I have a sense of calm which I owe to the respect of nature I was brought up with and the experience that I had this past Sunday. As usual, I
headed out for my Sunday morning yoga class. This is the perfect way to start and end my week. Peacefully, balancing and stretching through moves like tree, crane and crescent pose leaves me feeling warm, relaxed and ready to challenge my week. This special Sunday though, I didn’t head straight home to start the fire, cook or write my article. Instead, I visited a home where I was invited to participate in a native naming ceremony. Sitting in a circle with both familiar and new faces, we welcomed the elders in with smudges of sweet grass, sage, cedar and lavender. The aromatic smoke wafted around us, as we witnessed and took part in the naming ceremony. The name that was given was arrived at through a dream or a vision, and in this case was symbolized by a bird.
Later, as the fire keeper stood outside tending the fire, we celebrated by sharing a ceremonial feast. I was reminded that nature and all it encompasses should be respected. This respect goes much further than planting a tree or recycling. I have learned that this means finding out who you are and why you are here, as you continue making a positive difference in your life, someone else’s and ultimately the world you live in.
“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.” – Chief Seattle, Duwamish (1780-1866)
SHEILA McBRAYNE
McThoughts
If you haven’t been to Hillman Marsh this fall... you’re missing out.
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program on the road.
Change of Zoning Requested
A “legal, non-conforming use” is the term used to describe an existing land use that is at odds with the zoning of the land. It reflects the reality that sometimes an existing situation has a zoning applied after the fact, and the zoning doesn’t permit it. Sometimes it reflects the municipality’s desire to see a change: the plan is a new direction for the area, so existing uses inconsistent with that plan are not permitted to spread and expand. Sometimes it reflects a use that is so unusual there is no way to accommodate it.
Monday night, Oct. 22, a legal non-conforming use came to the attention of Council, because there was the desire of owners to expand their businesses on their properties. This cannot be done until the use conforms to the zoning. In the case of a mink farm on the Wheatley Town Line, and a neighbouring net drying and repair facility, this means a rezoning that recognizes the legitimacy of these uses.
For any re-zoning to take place a public meeting must be held to gather the opinions of neighbours. Unlike many re-zoning requests, administrative comment was not made to council. Rather merely a date for the meeting was set, and detailed discussion about the appropriateness of the re-zoning was promised when the results of the public meeting return to council. The date of the meeting will be Nov. 19.
OPP Blend
Leamington: A 45-yearold Leamington man has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, and exceed 80 mgs blood alcohol content, after several citizens called in an erratic driver on Highway 3 near Manning Road, on Oct. 27. Scott Gillett will appear in court on November 6, 2012 in Windsor.
Leamington OPP has received a large number of 911 misdials over the past week. Police are reminding citizens to be cognizant of your cell phones at all times and are asking you to remain on the line while dispatchers verify that you are not really in need of police.
Kingsville: A vehicle on Oxford Avenue in Kingsville was entered during the evening of Oct. 29 and a GPS unit stolen from it. Police are reminding the public to deter would-be thieves. Do not leave any valuables in the vehicle in sight and lock the vehicle when it is not in use.
Kingsville OPP officers conducted a RIDE program which resulted in 35 vehicles being checked, 1 3-day suspension being issued, and one notice issued under the Liquor Licence Act.
The Poppy Campaign got underway officially on Friday, October 26. The Legion’s Poppy Campaign always kicks off the last Friday of October when the Poppy blossoms on the lapels and collars of over half of Canada’s population.
“Remembrance Day should not only be reserved to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Gord Moore, Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion. “It should also be a practical remembrance of the living – the disabled veterans, RCMP members, widows, widowers, orphans and family members of those who served are always in our hearts and minds.”
Since 1921, the Poppy has stood as the Symbol of Remembrance, a visual pledge to never forget those Canadians who have fallen in war and military support operations. The Poppy also stands internationally as a “symbol of collective reminiscence”, as other countries have also adopted its image to honour those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Michelle Wright returning to Chatham-Kent
By Bryan Jessop
A local country music singer will soon feel Wright at home.
Merlin-raised Michelle Wright is scheduled to make her second performance at Chatham’s Capitol Theatre Friday, Nov. 16. The show is part of her upcoming tour ‘Songs From the Halls’ tour, which began Saturday, Oct. 13 in Campbell River, BC.
The tour, which includes 28 stops from British Columbia to Ontario, is inspired by musicians who have been inducted into a variety of halls of fame. Wright herself was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame for 2011 in the artist category. For most years, including 2011, only one artist is inducted. For 2012, Wallaceburg’s Ralph Murphy was inducted in the builder category. At the age of 50, Wright became the youngest-ever CCMHF artist inductee.
The honour inspired Wright to schedule a tour paying tribute to other musicians who are members of various halls of fame — both within and beyond the country genre. Wright and a band of supporting musicians rehearsed for three days in Nashville in preparation of the tour, learning songs from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Merle Haggard, Anne Murray and Al Green. She noted that the tour would begin on the west coast with cover songs such as Wonder’s ‘Signed, Sealed and Delivered’, but will likely make changes to the repertoire once the group reaches southwestern Ontario.
Preparation for the tour began with Wright making a list of literally hundreds of her favourite artists and songs. From there, she whittled the collection of tunes down to about 20, making sure to represent all the decades from the 1950s to 2000s. These cover songs will be mixed in with a balance of Wright’s original material, ranging from music she recorded in the late 1980s up until her most recent studio album, Everything and More (released in 2006 in Canada and 2008 internationally).
The Capitol Theatre (238 King St. West, Chatham) show will begin at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $25 to $35 and can be purchased by contacting the theatre at 519-3800174 or by visiting the website www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com.
Wright’s band for the tour includes musicians she has performed with in the past as well as others who are new to her lineup. These include former Harem Scarem lead guitarist Pete Lesperance.
“It’s really a great band,” Wright said. “I’m really excited about it. “The Capitol is such a beautiful theatre to perform in. It’s wonderful to also be able to see family and some of the people I grew up with.”
Wright first appeared at the Capitol Theatre in 2010, shortly before the death of her father. Having lived in Nashville for the past 22 years, she takes the opportunity to visit friends and family in Chatham-Kent a couple times per year.
“It’s always pretty low-key,” she said. “It still seems funny to me when I walk into a bank and people recognize me. I feel more connected now than I ever did. Early on, it’s all about buses, roads, shows and different buildings. In the last five years, a shift has happened. It hasn’t been consciously, but a sort of reconnection has happened.”
Wright grew up listening to Motown music, The Beatles, Soul Train and CKLW. Although a country artist, she also enjoys listening to the likes of Stevie Knicks, Bob Seger, Rod Stewart and James Taylor, the latter whom she recently saw in concert.
“It was cool to be on the other side of the stage,” she said with a laugh.
As a country music artist, Wright considers herself fortunate to record and perform in today’s contemporary format of the genre.
“It’s been so much fun,” she said. “I’m really grateful that the hits are the songs I like to sing. I couldn’t imagine playing a song I don’t enjoy over and over again.”
Wright is also happy to be active in the modern social media scene of Twitter and Facebook, sources that she explains have proven tremendously inspirational.
“It’s just unbelievable,” Wright noted. “For me, it’s quite amazing. With Facebook, what amazes me is how much they support me. There has been a lot of positive influence.”
During the summer, Wright’s Facebook fan base surpassed the 60,000 mark. The page’s total (www.facebook.com/michellewrightmusic) has since surpassed 62,000.
Wright recently completed a collection of 10 new, original songs that are currently being mixed in a Nashville studio. The yet-to-be-named album is expected to be released in January or February of next year.
Union Gas helps kids reconnect with nature
$4,000 grant to Essex Region Conservation Authority’s Nature in Education program
Union Gas is helping area students experience the local natural environment through support of the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s Nature in Education program, courtesy of a $4,000 grant.
The funds will help deliver a hands-on outdoor field study program at Hillman Marsh and Holiday Beach Conservation Areas. Through the program, students have the opportunity to develop a greater interest and understanding of wildlife and natural resources, and the importance of protecting and conserving these resources.
Mark Emmanuel, Union Gas district manager for Windsor/Chatham presented the cheque to Ken Schmidt, president of the board of directors of the Foundation at Hillman Marsh, in Leamington. Essex Regional Conservation Authority staff and grade 4 students, teachers and parents from East Mersea Public School in Wheatley, joined in the event.
“At Union Gas, we believe in investing today to ensure a bright tomorrow,” said Emmanuel. “That means being environmental stewards and supporting important ecological education programs in the communities we serve. We are very pleased to continue our partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Foundation to help make this community an even better place to live and work.”
The program, which is linked to the Ontario curriculum, involves students from senior kindergarten through grade 12 and includes field activities such as map courses, hawk banding and stream table experiments at Essex Region Conservation Authority Conservation Areas. More than 300,000 students have participated in the program since it began more than 25 years ago.
“Education is a key factor in creating a sustainable future,” said Schmidt. “These programs provide a unique,
the Foundation at Hillman’s Marsh, between Wheatley and Leamington. Essex Regional Conservation Authority staff and Grade 4 students, teachers and parents from East Mersea Public School in Wheatley, joined in the event.
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alternative learning environment that allows children to reconnect and interact with nature. “I liked getting dirty and walking through the mud… We found tadpoles, a small bass, a dragonfly, snails and a whole bunch of water ticks,” said Grade 4 student Lily Davidson. When asked if being outside
was more fun than learning in the classroom, she stated, “definitely”!
Outdoor education helps to increase students’ awareness and appreciation of the world around them, building a sense of interconnectedness and providing opportunities to develop new skills and competencies.
Mark Emmanuel, Union Gas District Manager for Windsor/Chatham, presented a cheque for $4,000 to Ken Schmidt, President of the board of directors of
Leamington OPP need public assistance
Leamington OPP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating the persons responsible for damaging several area farmers’ cornfields. Several thousand dollars worth of damage have been reported over the past two weeks. Police are asking anyone with information as to who is responsible to contact Leamington OPP at 519-326-2544 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-222-8477 (TIPS), where you might be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
Leamington man faces crack cocaine charge
Chatham-Kent OPP were contacted by a concerned motorist on Oct 28 at 2:48 p.m. regarding a Ford Escape being operated in an erratic manner on Hwy 401. Police stopped the vehicle near Dillon Side Road and investigation revealed a quantity of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated value of $4,800 Marvin Codling, 26 years, of Leamington, is facing a charge of Possession for the Purpose Schedule I – Cocaine under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Grossi Plumbing and Heating, HVAC Services celebrated a grand re-opening of their new showroom on Friday, October 26. Pictured here in front are Sandy Vanderbeek (left) and Nancy Mackenzie. In back, from left to right are Anita Dendmey, Mary-Anne Broll, Armand Mucci, Bruno Grossi, Jim Gualtieri, Stacey Friesen, Brian Ford, Lucy Grossi and Lisa Fulmer. Missing from photo were Monica Hildebrand and Bill Torode. (SUN Photo)
Gusting winds registering up to 70 km/hr wreaked havoc in the area overnight October 29/30. The remnants of Hurricane Sandy, also dubbed Frankenstorm, toppled this pine tree on Erie Street North in Wheatley. (SUN Photo)
Spider webs, severed heads and chains provided the backdrop to several features in the first annual Thiessen’s Apple Orchards Haunted Barn.
The 10- to 15-minute tour included both afternoon versions for younger customers and a more frightening evening rendition with
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Haunted Barn a terrifying success
By Bryan Jessop
Customers peeking around the corner expecting to see goats and pigs in the Thiessen Orchards main barn over the past four weeks were in for a frightening surprise.
Andrew and Krissy Thiessen transformed the interior of the otherwise cozy and familiar building into a horrific collection of screaming and bloodthirsty ghouls, monsters and maniacs. The first annual Haunted Barn tour took place at the Talbot Road East business throughout the four weekends preceding Halloween, attracting hundreds of visitors of various ages.
The Haunted Barn featured two versions — a less intense offering for families with children as young as five on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. and a more frightening edition for Friday and Saturday evenings featuring live actors. Most of the 15 actors were Leamington District Secondary School students volunteering on behalf of the school’s drama department.
“They were great,” Andrew said of the student actors. “They improved substantially over the four weeks and they had a great time.”
The LDSS students were able to put the time they offered for the Haunted Barn towards their mandatory community volunteer hours and in return, the Thiessens made a monetary donation to the school’s drama department. The amount of the contribution had not yet been decided upon by press deadline.
Some of the actors were also dispersed through the orchard’s corn maze, which was available for free admission for those who purchased a $12 pass for the evening version of the haunted barn. The tour of the afternoon Haunted Barn — dubbed “Scaredy Cat Afternoons” — ran at a cost of $6 per person. Those who purchased admission to the evening Haunted Barn were also treated to a night-time hay ride around the orchard.
The Thiessens, along with the helping hands of friends and additional family members, began preparing for the Haunted Barn in July. Including the construction and set-up processes, Andrew estimated that about 500 man hours had been put into making the attraction possible.
“We just decided to try something new,” he said. “It’s been going really well and we’ve had a lot of fun with it.”
The Thiessens were inspired to create the Haunted Barn after seeing similar events throughout Michigan and Ohio. Although inclement weather was a factor, more than 500 customers braved the tour as of Saturday afternoon (Oct. 27). The split between evening and ‘Scaredy Cat’ versions was approximately 50/50.
The Thiessens decided the Haunted Barn would become an annual event prior to this year’s finale on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 28).
“We’ve had some very positive feedback,” Andrew said of overall customer response.
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older patrons. (SUN Photos)
Hanging skeletons represented a small portion of the creepy decorations coming from the ceilings, floors and walls of the Thiessen’s Apple Orchard Haunted Barn.
Frightening characters of all sorts were revealed once black tarps were pushed aside.
Ghouls of all types were on hand to frighten customers of the Thiessen’s Apple Orchard Haunted Barn tour.
Rotary Club welcomes exchange student from Santiago
Leamington Rotary Club President Diane Samson and Rotary Exchange Student Fernanda Horta Barrie, from Santiago, Chile, traded Rotary pennants recently at a welcoming ceremony held at the club’s meeting venue, Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
Seventeen-year-old Fernando arrived Aug. 12 in Leamington, where she is the guest of area Rotarians. She is enrolled at Leamington District Secondary School where she will continue her studies until the end of the school year in 2013.
Fernanda is an “ambassador” for her home country of Chile and is eager to learn much about the community of Leamington, her host Rotarian Club, and Canada.
To learn more about the Rotary Youth Exchange Program and other Rotary Club activities, visit www.clubrunner.ca/ leamington.
Happy 80th Birthday Erle Nash
Born November 11, 1932 on a farm near Leamington. Attended S.S.#2 Mersea and Leamington High School. Retired from Nash Tours and now spends time playing his saxophone at senior dances and retirement homes.
AN OPEN HOUSE
Is planned to celebrate Erle’s 80th Birthday Saturday, November 10 • 1:30 - 4:00 pm at Talbot Trail Golf Course, 1/2 mile east of Wheatley Musical entertainment. No gifts please. In lieu of gifts you may make donations by personalized cheques to the CNIB or the Parkinson’s Society of Canada.
Happy Retirement
After 39 years at A&P and Metro, PAM GOW will pack her last bag of groceries on October 31st. After retiring Pam will take her first retirement cheque to VEGAS to make her fortune LOL.
LOVE Colby, Tyler, Travis, Sheri, Chris, Kerri and Frank
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 - Deadline forWindsorEssex County District 32 Senior Games for 55+. Winter tournaments will be held at various locations throughout Windsor and Essex County. Badminton, volleyball, curling, hockey, euchre, pepper, and 5-pin, 10-pin and Wii bowling. All skill levels. Registration $7.50 + event fees. Deadline Nov. 2. For registration information available at Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E., 519-326-2521.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 - Leamington Recreation Complex E-Waste drop-off depot, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sponsored by Computers for Kids and CAW Local 200. Bring your used items (working or not) i.e. TVs, computers, electronics, print cartridges, etc. to the E-Waste collection at the Complex parking lot. For full details visit www.cfkcanada.org.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 - Turkey Dinner at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., 5-7 p.m. Adults $15, ages 7-12 $8, 6 & under free. Advance ticket sales only. No takeout dinners. Call church office 519-326-9461 for tickets.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Christmas Flea Market & Book Indoor Sale, 158 Fraser & Seacliff at Jackson's Flowers. Proceeds to Kittenaide Spay & Neuter Fund.
NOVEMBER 3, 5, 6 - 2012 Coats for Kids
Distribution at SECC, 215 Talbot St. E. on Nov.
3 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.), Nov. 5 (3-8 p.m.), Nov. 6 (38 p.m.). For more info call Noreen 519-3268629 ext. 381.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 - The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee will
At the Oct. 22 Council meeting, Bill Baker, Communications Coordinator for Leamington District Memorial Hospital, made a presentation about the hospital’s strategic plan, hospital programs and services, and the current growth directions it is taking.
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Compassionate care close to home
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
Monday evening, Oct. 22, Bill Baker, Communications Coordinator for Leamington District Memorial Hospital, made a presentation to Leamington Council as part of the hospital’s community outreach program. The purpose of the presentation was mainly to paint a picture for council of the many activities that the hospital is engaged in and the directions in which it is moving.
Rather than go into a long (and impressive) list of initiatives and accolades the hospital currently has in the limited space available here, it would be time well spent to visit their newly redesigned website at www.leamingtonhospital.com. There you may learn of their expanding obstetrics department, the work going forward on the new women’s centre, the success of the new six days a week dialysis unit, or their number one status in length of patient stay.
Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright expressed it well when he commented, “It makes me feel warm inside that we have one of the number one hospitals in Ontario.”
meet 6:30 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church, 4 Setterington St. Agenda includes planning for LAERC Christmas Party with sponsored families. Looking for people to join the team and learn about this humanitarian project and offer ideas. Info: Carolyn Reid 519-326-6776.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 - Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Bring a friend and donate at the Leamington Blood Donor Clinic, Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. (Note: new clinic location) from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888236-6283) for information or to book an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 - Do you have a heritage or an old family recipe for the holiday potluck? 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 6 p.m., 99 Robson in the party room. Friends, spouses and family are invited. For more info call Jackie 519-326-1361.
NOVEMBER 9, 10 16, 17, 18 - Talbot Trail Theatre Company will present Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot St. E. General admission shows: Fri. Nov. 9, Fri. Nov. 16, Sat. Nov. 17. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Tickets $5 for ages 6 & up, 5 & under free. Dinner show Sat. Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. $20 advance tickets only by Nov. 5. Matinee and Chocolate Fondue Feast with the cast Sun. Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. $15 advance tickets only by Nov. 12. Tickets are limited so get yours now. Call Susan at 519-825-7433.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 - Chili Lunch at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Adults $7, children $3. Dessert and beverage included. Takeout available.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 - 10th Anniversary Kittenaide Benefit at Colasanti’s, 5-8 p.m. Adults $15, seniors $12, ages 4-12 years $6. Pasta & salad buffet. Entertainment by Jody Raffoul (6pm) & Gone Wrong (6:45pm). Cattail auction and bake sale. Tickets: 519-324-2729.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 - Knox Presbyterian Church presents the Dale Butler Band at 7:00 p.m. Free will offering. Proceeds to the Salvation Army Community Food Bank. Non perishable goods gladly accepted. Refreshments to follow. 58 Erie St. South Leamington.
Saturday, November 10 - The Essex County Orchid Society is hosting an Orchid Show & Sale from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, Ruthven. Free admission. Vendors will be on hand. Seminars on growing orchids through the day. View artistically arranged orchid displays as well as photography, painting and sketching competition. Info will be available to visit a local winery. More info at www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 - Production of “Gadfly” at The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place, 10 Erie St. S., at 7:30 p.m. One-act play based on true story of Sam Steiner, an American draft dodger. Adults $12, seniors and students $10. Available at Guardian Drugs, Gilligan’s or Sun Parlour Players at 519-326-8805.
Leamington Rotary Club President Diane Samson (left) welcomes Fernanda Horta Barrie, a Rotary Exchange Student from Santiago, Chile. (Submitted photo)
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Leamington and Mersea Historical Society Awards
TOP LEFT: Winners of this year’s Uni-Fab Inc. Heritage or Historic Contribution (Living) award was the Wiper family. Accepting the award from Abe Fehr (not pictured) are Dan, Tracy and Kaylie Wiper. The Wiper family is one of the oldest in the Leamington area and has been associated with the area sports, commerce and military.
LEFT: The Reid Funeral Home Heritage or Historic Contribution (deceased) award honoured the late Jack Greswell. Craig Baker (left), representing Reid Funeral Home, gave the plaque to Jill (middle) and Jerry Greswell.
TOP RIGHT: Pictured from left, to right are Ray, Bill and Dan Bateman who accepted the Dr. Bob and Bess McGirr Historic and Heritage Founding Family award. At right, Sue Adamson presented a certificate on behalf of MPP Rick Nicholls. For over a century Bateman family members have been associated with and deeply involved in Leamington’s business and sports affairs.
BOTTOM RIGHT: From left, Nate VeltKamp, representing MP Dave Van Kesteren’s office, Lynn (Tofflemire) Stein and brother John Tofflemire accepted the Leamington and Mersea Historical Society Historic or Heritage First Family Award in honour of original settler Jacob Tofflemire. At right is Sue Adamson, representing MPP Rick Nicholls.
The 15th annual Heritage Awards ceremony was held on Friday, October 19 at the Rhine Danube in Leamington.
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Joe Hickson (left) receives the Udo Renner Insurance and Investments award for Historic and Heritage Preservation from LMHS member Bill Gay (right). When just a boy, Hickson discovered a sword from the War of 1812 era on his family’s farm. It has remained in his possession
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Cheryl Garton (left) and John Garton Jr. accepted a Certificate of Merit on behalf of their late father, John Garton Sr. Sue Adamson (right), representing MPP Nicholls, presented certificates from the provincial and federal governments.
Park restoration project reaches DeLaurier Homestead
By Bryan Jessop
Cutting down native plant life may not seem like the ideal way to restore natural habitat, but the unusual strategy is accomplishing exactly that at Point Pelee National Park.
Now in the fourth of a five-year restoration project, Parks Canada staff have reached the point of autumn ideal for clearing over-populated regions of Point Pelee’s savannah habitats. Although dogwood and chokecherry bushes are native to the park, the two species are also known as early colonizers that perpetuate and make habitation difficult for certain birds, snakes and other plant life.
Parks Canada staff — some from Point Pelee and others brought in from as far as Northern Ontario — have been working to establish 70 per cent openness in the DeLaurier Homestead and Trail area, leaving 30 per cent intact to provide shade and shelter for native animals.
“This is a restoration site like Sparrow Field, only more visible,” explained the park’s public outreach and education officer Jenny Kehoe. “A lot of visitors will see this and ask ‘what are you doing?’ but people with an intimate knowledge of the park like birders are ecstatic.”
Workers are now beyond the midway point of a fourweek segment of the project, which began with mapping and studying the area to ensure that species at risk were not cut down or damaged. After shrubs were cut, a dyed, liquid form of the herbicide glyfos was applied to remaining stumps — spraying is prohibited to avoid affecting non-target growth. Some patches will be firetreated, which brings out soil nutrients and seeds that can
be added to the park’s seed bank. Some of the brush piles created by the clearing will also be set ablaze while others will remain for about one year to dry out and provide coverage for certain species of snakes and birds.
Earlier in the four-week process, Parks Canada received volunteer assistance from Holy Names high school in Windsor, Villanova in Amherstburg and Leamington’s Cardinal Carter Secondary School.
“A lot of the kids were really moved by how beautiful the park is,” said Kehoe. “For some of them, this was their first-ever visit to Point Pelee.”
Kehoe noted that by removing 70 per cent of the area’s growth, the sandy, loose soil below becomes ideal for planting new flowers, a portion of the project also done in part by local student volunteer groups.
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The clearing part of the restoration project has already generated positive results, as species such as flowering spurge and wild potato vine have been found in Point Pelee for the first time in about 20 years. The presence of large butterfly and bird populations, known as indicator species, are also evidence that the project is working as planned.
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Specific locales through the park are subject to photo monitoring to record growth while GIS maps are helping staff determine where the DeLaurier’s old forest ends and savannah regions begin. This allows workers to avoid cutting down old trees that
The next segment of the project will bring staff to the area just north of the Visitor Centre parking lot and the Red Bud Trail, located behind the Visitor Centre. From February to April, more preplanned burns will be applied to previously-determined areas while representatives also help high school classes plant species that were planted in the fall. For the most part, winter consists of inoffice planning for upcoming restoration stages.
The DeLaurier Homestead area is by far the largest portion of the five-year project geographically. The area represents 4.2 hectares of the entire project’s targeted 10 hectares.
“For a park of 15 square kilometres, 10 hectares is huge,” said Kehoe. “We’ve never done a restoration this big before.”
Kehoe explained that the work involved in maintaining the park will be far from over once the half-decade project is completed.
“We can’t just stop cutting and planting,” she said. “The park needs maintenance. What we’re doing now is work to kickstart Mother Nature. Dogwood for example is like grey hair — you remove one and five or six want to take its place.”
Parks Canada is currently working to establish partners such as local schools to help make restoration projects like the one at Point Pelee sustainable. Kehoe noted that local schools have proven eager to help with duties such as clipping and planting and noted that fundraising partnerships may also help protect native wildlife in the longterm.
“It’s a huge project and its complex because there are a lot of different aspects to it,” said Kehoe.
Initial attack fire crew member Loic Ransom, park ecologist and restoration project manager Tammy Dobbie-Brown and resource conservation technician Sanjay Tewari clear a section of the DeLaurier Homestead as part of Point Pelee National Park’s five-year restoration project.
Initial attack fire crew member Loic Ransom of Northern Ontario and Point Pelee National Park public outreach and education officer Jenny Kehoe apply herbicide to and cut away excess growth near the park’s DeLaurier Homestead Thursday, Oct. 25.
Mariah Pimentel, a Grade 6 student at St. Louis Catholic Elementary School was the overall winner of the Leamington Fire Services poster contest. Her poster with the catch phrase, “Gather Your Clan, Make A Fire Plan Or You’ll Be Sorry”, caught the judge’s eye, along with the colourful picture. Mariah is pictured here with Deputy Chief, Public Education/ Training Mike Ciacelli during an awards presentation held at the fire hall on Wednesday, October 24.
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School evacuated, charges laid
Last Wednesday morning, Oct. 24, at approximately 8 a.m., the Leamington OPP responded to Cardinal Carter Secondary School regarding a note that was found indicating that there was an explosive device inside the school.
The students were evacuated to safety while police and school officials searched the school. Almost two hours later, once they were satisfied that there was no danger, the students were allowed back into school.
The Essex County OPP Crime Unit investigation determined that a 16-year-old Leamington youth was responsible for leaving the note and that there was never any type of explosive device. This youth has been charged with public mischief and uttering threats, and has entered into the Essex County Diversion Program.
Leamington Fire Services awarded the poster contest winners from Fire Prevention Week. Pictured here are the winners from each grade representing various local schools. In back, from left to right, are Deputy Chief, Public Education/Training Mike Ciacelli (at rear with Sparky), Joel Kress, 1st, St. Louis; Takoda Clark, 1st, Queen of Peace; Mariah Pimentel, 1st, St. Louis; Noah Anscombe, 2nd, St. Louis; Jared Koop, 2nd, St. Louis; and Danielle Peters, 3rd, East Mersea. In front, from left are Samantha Jimenez, 3rd, St. Louis; Gavin Edward Araujo, 2nd, Queen of Peace; Emily Froese, 2nd, Gore Hill; Olivia Girardin, 1st, East Mersea; Amber Lindsay, 2nd, M.D. Bennie; Diedrich Penner, 1st, M.D. Bennie; Heidi Bartsch, 2nd, Queen Elizabeth; Keyara Froese, 3rd, Queen Elizabeth; and Taylor Taouil, 3rd, St. Louis. Absent from photo were Chloe Grenier, 3rd, Mount Carmel Blytheswood; Lily Davidson, 1st, East Mersea; and Jillian Mastronardi, 3rd, Queen of Peace. (SUN Photo)
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The kindest of souls, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Natalina Grossi, has completed her journey on earth. She was embraced by her Merciful God and Saviour and reunited with her loving husband Antonio, her parents and her siblings on October 9, 2012, at the age of 93.
Our family would like to express our most sincere and heartfelt gratitude for all the love and support shown to mom by all our friends and relatives. Your acts of kindness, your words of comfort, your visits, your prayers during her stay at the hospital was immeasurable. To Zia Maria who went to the hospital daily to recite the Holy Rosary and pray with mom, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
To the Doctors who cared for our mom a huge thank you. To the loving nurses at The Leamington Hospital that treated mom with compassion, kindness and respect, God Bless each and every one of you. To everyone that sent cards, floral tributes, food, baked goods, donations to various charities, spoke kind words of comfort, visited or just thought of us that day, your thoughtfulness meant more than you could ever imagine.
To Father Patrick Beneteau and Father Pat Fuerth thank you for your many visits and all the spiritual guidance and comfort given. To the pall bearers, to Oliva’s Ave Maria, to both the Italian and English angelic choirs and harpist Judy Kenna, thank you. To Robert Hudders, Kevin Reid, Craig Baker, Monika Brothers and staff of the Reid Funeral Home thank you for your professionalism, compassionate and personal attention to every detail.
The Family of Natalina Grossi
OBITUARY
Michael Miller
Michael Miller, 91 years, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.
Leamington Br. 84 Legion news
By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk
Santos-Demers - Patricia & Ryan of Leamington, a girl on October 5 2012.
Dueckman - Julia & Rob of Kingsville, a boy on October 4, 2012.
Santiago-Al-hawry - Adriana & Mchammed of Leamington, a boy on October 9, 2012.
Santos - Chantal & Larry of Leamington, a boy on October 10, 2012.
Glass - Ana & Michael of Kingsville, a girl on October 22, 2012.
Mike was born in Draas, Romania, and immigrated to Canada during the 1930s with his parents and sisters. He was the beloved husband of Irmgard (Kurth) for 66 years. Proud father of Richard (Janis), Windsor; Dennis (Darlene), Regina, Saskatchewan; Gary (Marilyn), Leamington. Wonderful grandfather to Tarah, Reid, Matthew (Jen), Anna-Marie (Jason), and Katie-Lynn. A delighted great-grandfather to Juliana. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Sara, Ottawa; and Frieda, Waterloo.
“Mr. Mike” will be greatly missed by many friends and family, and former customers from his family business, Mike Miller Service Ltd. His adventures in travelling, fishing and hunting leave loving memories for all who knew him.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631).
Funeral service to celebrate Mike’s life was held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. Pastor Thomas Mertz officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Erie Street South Pumping Station
Monday night the tender to replace the 48-year-old sanitary sewage pumping station at the foot of Erie Street and to construct a new force main from there to Seacliff Drive was awarded. This project will cost just over $1,000,000, and most of the construction work is expected to occur in 2013.
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Volunteers: Student volunteers and member volunteers are needed for Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 for the Poppy Campaign. Please let the Branch know if you are available at 519-326-0073 or call Jim Simpson at 519-326-2124.
Please leave a message if no one answers. Also, if you did not receive a Poppy box for your business and would like one, please contact the Branch or stop by at 27 Erie St. N. The donations go toward helping area vets and their widows.
Seniors: The next Seniors Dinner is Nov. 14 with ham and scalloped potatoes on the menu. Entertainment will be provided by Gord Ciliska. Christmas Dinner tickets will be available for $10. Seniors Dinners are held the second Wednesday of the month.
Sports: Friday night fun darts start at 8 p.m. and the cost is only $2. Everyone is welcome.
Junior Darts are played on Saturdays at the Branch. Ages 7-18. Cost is $2 and included hotdog and a pop. You do not have to be a member for your children to join in on the fun. Branch Happenings: On Nov. 3 the Ladies Auxiliary will be having a Spaghetti Dinner.
The hypnotist that was scheduled 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 General meeting is Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
Information session will discuss how new trades tax will affect trades people
Starting on January 1st, 2013 the Ontario College of Trades will be implementing a trades tax that will cost trades people up to $200 per year.
Rick Nicholls, MPP Chatham-Kent-Essex (Deputy Critic, Labour) and Garfield Dunlop, MPP Simcoe-North (PC Critic for Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Reform) are presenting an information meeting to discuss the details of how trades people may be affected by this new tax.
Who should attend? The meeting will benefit the following: construction, dry wallers, motive power, electricians, carpenters, painters, bicycle repair, hair stylists, barbers, pipefitters, plumbers, sheet metal workers, cooks/chefs, waitresses, auto mechanics, industrial trades, steam fitters, HVAC, bartenders.
The information meeting will be held Monday, November 5 at 4 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Leamington, 27 Erie St. N. (use the back door). For those who would like to attend but cannot be present at the 4 p.m. meeting, another session will be held that evening in Chatham at 7 p.m. at Honey Electric, 400 Park Ave. West.
To reserve a seat, contact Rick Nicolls office in Leamington 519-326-3367 or Chatham 519-351-0510.
Cardinal Carter Corner
As we approach the middle of the semester, life is busy at Cardinal Carter.
In the Arts Department, rehearsals are in full swing for CC dancers as the dance team, club and dance classes prepare for our annual Danceology show that will be held Dec. 12-14. Christmas concert rehearsals are also underway for the choir, concert band and stage crew. Feeder school concerts will take place Nov. 27 and 30.
In the Social Science department, preparations are ongoing for students participating in the Richard Peddie High School Debate Competition hosted by the University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business on Nov. 2. The Cougar squad of Mary-Catherine Croshaw, Enrique CardosoIngratta, Joseph Najem and Nicole Ricci are working toward a strong showing at the competition.
Athletic teams at Cardinal Carter are enjoying a great fall season!
The junior and senior football teams are over halfway through their season and both teams have lost only one game each. Matt Gayer continues to pile up impressive stats for the senior team, scoring 3 touchdowns in the last game alone to contribute to their 4 and 1 record. In junior play, the Cougars are also 4 and 1, with Chris Tannous acting as a one-man wrecking crew with 13 touchdowns for the season.
The senior girls’ basketball team won their first game of the season by edging Brennan at home 36-35. Sarah Oswald, Amanda Ingratta and Katrina Paty led the charge offensively and Alessia Zonta stood out defensively.
The junior and senior boys’ volleyball teams have cruised through their season so far with the juniors posting a perfect 7 and 0 record while the seniors are 6 and 1.
In golf news, Devan Schulert again qualified for SWOSSAA, which was recently played in Chatham. Devan shot a 77, narrowly missing qualification for OFSAA.
Two of our cross-country runners were successful at the recent WECSSAA meet. Congratulations to Amy Zuccato who won a silver medal and to Chelsea Salter who placed 10th. Both girls moved on to SWOSSAA in Sarnia where Amy Zuccato won a bronze medal and qualified for OFSAA. Way to go, Amy!
What else is happening at Cardinal Carter?
Eighteen CC leadership students spent five days in Muskoka Woods from Oct 11-15 mentoring grade 8 students from the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board. It was a valuable experience for everyone involved.
Cardinal Carter students participated in “Hallowe’en for Hunger” Oct. 31, travelling door-to-door collecting nonperishable food items (and maybe a treat or two) in an effort to help support local food banks. The students were aiming to beat last year’s collection of over 6,000 cans. Coats for Kids collections will also continue until mid November and Cardinal Carter’s Canadian Blood Donor Clinic will be held Nov. 29th.
The Cardinal Carter Homecoming Committee wishes to thank everyone who attended the 25th anniversary held at the beginning of October. It was great to see student and staff alumni enjoying sports events, mass, great food, musical entertainment and a nostalgic walk down memory lane.
All about Candy Corn…
Candy Corn was invented by George Renninger and produced by the Wunderlee Candy Company in the 1880s. In 1900, the Goelitz Candy Company, now Jelly Belly Candy Company, started mass producing the candy, but it was only made available seasonally from March to November. Its recipe has remained unchanged.
Candy Corn is a sweet replicate of dried corn kernels. It’s considered a “mellow cream,” a name for a type of candy made from corn syrup and sugar that has a marshmallowlike flavor. Although Candy Corn tastes rich, it’s actually fat-free. A cup of Candy Corn has fewer calories than a cup of raisins. One serving of Candy Corn contains only about 140 calories, 3.57 calories per kernel.
More than 35 million pounds of Candy Corn will be produced this year. That equates to nearly 9 billion pieces — enough to circle the moon nearly four times if laid end-toend.
Halloween accounts for 75% of the annual Candy Corn production, but it isn’t just for trick or treat. There is also: Reindeer Corn for Christmas (red, green, and white), Indian Corn (it’s chocolate and vanilla flavored), Cupid Corn for Valentine’s Day (red, pink, and white), and Bunny Corn for Easter (pastel-colored).
Local Rotary Club leads highway cleanup effort
The Leamington Rotary Club has adopted part of Hwy 3 in order to keep it clean, a 1.5-mile stretch from County Road 33 to the Albuna Town Line. This is one of Rotary’s outreach projects in the greater community.
The cleanup has been an ongoing project since 2008. Rotary Club members and volunteers pick up the garbage on the highway twice a year, usually in the fall and spring. When the local club first started they picked up 74 bags of garbage in that short distance, and recently picked up 22 bags of garbage that included many fast food containers and plastic water bottles. Rotary members were assisted by student volunteers from Leamington District Secondary School as well as Rotary exchange student Fernanda Barrie.
Leamington Rotary Club encourages everyone to assist in helping keep the environment clean by recycling whenever possible and reminding family members not to litter.
The Leamington Rotary Club’s highway cleanup crew, from left to right, are: Donna LaPointe, Bruce Roes, Amy Clement, Jenna Segedin, Martha Goertzen, Erica Tilley, Riley Enns, Ashley Crawford and Fernanda Barrie. Absent from the photo are Alissa Enns, Selena Redekop and Brianna Jackson. (Submitted photo)
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Leamington supports hockey equipment drive for India
By Bryan Jessop
When Canadians think of international hockey rivals, the likes of the United States, Russia and Sweden are not normally joined by India. That, however, may one day change, thanks to an ongoing program in the Indian town of Leh.
Leh, in the Ladakh region, which in turn lies within the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is a popular tourist area for trekking in the summer. During the winter, however, it becomes a secluded community where transportation to or from becomes far more difficult. Located 11,000 feet above sea level, available activities for Leh’s residents were few and far between — at least until they were introduced to ice hockey.
Canada’s national winter sport was brought to Leh by the Canadian embassy, which works with the ILSC Education Group to teach English to diplomats of India and China. From there, ILSC began directing the program, which has been providing youths of the community with used hockey equipment for the past 10 years. More recently, an annual hockey tournament has been the focal point of the region’s outdoor rink, which is cleaned with handmade brooms and brushes.
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Harold Flaming of Leamington led an equipment drive for an ice hockey program led by ILSC Education Group in Leh, India, for a tournament to take place there in January of 2013. The drive was held throughout the month of September, with Leamington being the largest community contributor across Canada. (Submitted Photos)
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Pretty in Pink Raises $779
Audrian Hutchinson (left) and Helen Huebert (right) proudly hold the “Pretty in Pink” quilt made and donated by Martha Wiens. The lucky winner is Marianne Lasi (middle), newest member of the Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre. The $779 in proceeds from the raffle go to The Bank Theatre & Meeting Place.
Salvation Army Boot Drive
On Monday evening, Oct. 22, Leamington Municipal Council approved the annual ‘Fill the Boot’ charity drive for the Salvation Army.
On Saturday, Nov. 17, local firefighters will be at three intersections soliciting change from drivers to help support the good works of the Salvation Army here in Leamington. In case of rain they will be out at Pulford and Erie, Elliott and Talbot, and Talbot and Lutsch on Nov. 24.
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Jason Flaming, whose family hails from Leamington, took part in the tournament for the first time last year, representing one of the two Canadian teams. Now the school director of the ILSC Education Group’s Sydney, Australia location, Flaming plans to return to Leh for the January, 2013 tournament along with a collection of 18 hockey bags filled with used equipment donated during a drive in September. With ILSC schools in Toronto and Vancouver (as well as Montreal), 10 of the 18 bags were filled with donations made by Ontario residents while the other eight were stuffed by British Columbians. Leamington was the largest contributor to the 10 bags filled by Ontario.
“It was a really amazing response,” said Flaming, who grew up in Guelph. “The response from Leamington was just incredible.”
Before moving to Australia in the spring of this year, Flaming was the school director of the ILSC’s New Delhi, India school from November, 2008 to April, 2012. During that time, he played a direct role in what the organization describes as a Corporate Social Responsibility project.
“It was the ILSC Education Group’s philosophy that gave us the scope to do something like this,” Flaming explained.
The annual tournaments in Leh include two to three India teams, made up mostly of soldiers stationed in the area. While the two Canadian teams (represented by ILSC workers and Canadian MPs) are more experienced and talented, the India-based squads are far more accustomed to the region’s challenging altitude.
“I was winded from just tying up my skates,” said Flaming. “You can’t just catch your breath later on, either. As soldiers, the India team players are super fit. It was easy to see the Canadian teams were getting tired faster than the Indian teams.”
Flaming noted that since the tournaments began, Indian players have developed skills and strategies crucial to the
sport, explaining that one of the local teams even managed to once defeat an adversary of Canadian players. Between the tourney’s games, younger players take to the ice in workshops to learn ice hockey’s fundamentals, including passing, shooting and stick handling. The two-day event has become a major spectacle in Leh, beginning with a group of monks who descend from a nearby monestary and line up along the rink’s perimeter.
Although Jammu and Kashmir residents live under the intermittent threat of war stemming from land disputes between India and Pakistan, Leh natives are safe from crossborder attacks with the protection of nearby soldiers and the community’s relative distance from international boundaries.
While the area has been equipped with an ample supply of sticks, a group of about 100 children have had to share roughly 70 pairs of skates. This equipment shortfall should be largely addressed for 2013, as the most recent September equipment drive collected 35 pairs of skates for youths of various ages.
The Leamington equipment drive was led by Flaming’s father, Harold Flaming, with support of aunts and uncles that also helped them gather a full set of goalie equipment. These contributions, in addition to a skate sharpener donated by the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens and a new ice cleaner, have made hockey more accessible to more Ladakhis.
As sunlight in the region tends to soften Ladakh ice surfaces and therefore reduce its ‘hockey season’ to about two months, plans are in the works to bring the region’s games indoors. Although the project is not as extensive as building a Canadian-like arena, it could lengthen the hockey season for Leh residents to as long as four or even five months. Organizers hope to complete the project for the year 2014.
“Such little effort makes such a big difference,” said Jason. “It didn’t cost us anything but a bit of time and effort. I’m very keen to see this continue year after year.”
With the rink’s lines hand-painted in blue, Leh officially became the highest point of elevation in the world where ice hockey has been played. Although India is far better known as a hotbed for sports such as soccer, cricket, rugby and
field hockey, Ladakhis have proven eager to learn and play Canada’s official winter game.
I was really moved by these villagers and how they’ve taken to the sport,” Flaming said.
A mountaintop monastery can be seen during a two-day ice hockey tournament in Leh, India. At the beginning of the annual tournament, monks descend from the monastery to line the perimeter of the rink.
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Pink at the Rink returns to Heinz Arena
By Bryan Jessop
The Leamington Flyers have once again encouraged the community to ‘think pink’. In the team’s annual breast cancer fundraiser, Pink at the Rink made its way back to the Kinsmen Recreation Complex for their Thursday, Oct. 25 game against the Strathroy Rockets. The event featured shirts for sale by Laurie Johnson of L’il Shop For a Cause in the facility’s main lobby in addition to bake sale goods sold in Heinz Arena and a live, silent auction for the pink, black and white jerseys worn by the Flyers in place of the customary red, white and black shirts worn during the rest of their regular season home games. Volunteers also orchestrated a pass the bucket fundraiser, where contributors were offered pink ribbons in exchange
for their donations.
Baked goods, including a pyramid of 300 cupcakes, pretzel twists, Rice Crispy squares and brownies, were prepared by Johnson, Dorothy Jones, Taylor Bailey and Fran Frome. Together, the different elements of the 2012 Pink at the Rink raised more than $1,600 for breast cancer research.
“I’m very happy with it,” said Deb Jones-Chambers, who organized this year’s Pink at the Rink. “For one night, that’s wonderful — this was one of our better years, that’s for sure. It’s an easy thing to do, but the support means so much. It’s overwhelming to see a group of hockey players willing to be a part of something like this. They had no problem wearing them (pink jerseys).”
“It’s a great cause,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “I thought it was a wonderful night — it has been for a few years now.”
Jones-Chambers has organized Pink at the Rink for the past five years, conducting this year’s event with volunteer support from Cardinal Carter students, three local Canadian Cancer Society members and a handful of other volunteers. Wheatley’s Party and Discount Store, managed by Sally Roes, donated balloons for the event while Oak Farms donated flowers. Flyers owner Abe Fehr purchased the jerseys, which through the auction, raised about $1,000 — some fetching as much as $100.
Baked goods raised about $285, with some customers paying more than the asking price of $1 per item and refusing to accept change. Shirt sales raised about $135 while $285 was raised by ‘Pass the Bucket’.
As part of the Pink at the Rink tradition, approximately 50 members of Skate Wheatley performed a routine during the first intermission. The event has become a popular attraction in Leamington, with some residents choosing it as their only Junior ‘B’ game of the season. This year, an even 600 spectators were
recorded, compared to the Flyers’ early-season home attendance average of 516 (10th among 26 Junior ‘B’ teams in Ontario).
The next breast cancer fundraiser for Jones-Chambers and her committee will be the Soup and Salad Luncheon at The Portuguese Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. With soups donated by more than 30 local restaurants, the annual luncheon attracts about 800 patrons and raises roughly $17,000. For this year’s version, advance tickets — selling at $9 each — are available at Leamington and Kingsville Credit Unions and Century 21 offices in both Leamington and Kingsville. Fifty per cent of proceeds will go towards breast cancer research while the other 50 per cent will benefit research of other types of cancer.
“When I was young, we didn’t talk about it,” said Jones-Chambers, herself a breast cancer survivor. “Women were too embarrassed to talk about breast cancer. A lot has changed since then.”
The Leamington Flyers pose for post-game photos during their annual Pink at the Rink fundraiser for breast cancer research. The special pink jerseys worn for the Thursday, Oct. 25 game against Strathroy were auctioned off during the game.
Breast cancer survivors Deb Jones-Chambers and Carolyn Garant perform a pink puck drop between Strathroy Rockets captain Tyler Durate (left) and Leamington Flyers captain Alex Seguin.
Alex Goncalves spikes the ball toward the Herman side of the court as an opposing blocker tries to deflect the ball back to the Cougars’ side during a Tuesday, Oct. 23 junior boys volleyball match. The Cougars won in straight sets of 25-11, 25-20 and 26-24 to build a 9-0 record and retain first place among 11 teams in the Tier 2 division. (SUN Photo)
Lion’s Club nets 13 goals
in two games
Over the weekend the Southpoint Stars Intermediate Girls hockey team dominated the scoreboard, posting a 7-3 victory versus Chatham on Saturday night and a 6-2 win on Sunday.
Riley Brown led in scoring with a 5-point game Saturday, with 3 goals and 2 assists. Drew Bowman, Syd Dries and Delaney McVeigh netted singles. Other assists went to McVeigh with 3, Bryclin Mullins, Taylor Babkirk, Fallon Mitchell and Emma Kopinak.
On Sunday, Brown, Taylor Babkirk and Kim Goyeau lit the lamp with 2 goals apiece. Assists went to Mullins with a pair, Dries, T. Babkirk and Kelsey Babkirk. Shayna Augustine was a dominant presence between the pipes for both games.
The United Community Credit Union Atom Girls played host to Lakeshore. The Stars battled hard, but came up short losing 4-1. The lone goal came from Kira Babkirk with an assist from Raine Schiefer.
The Wheatley Optimists Bantam team also fell, 5-1 to Tecumseh. Scoring the lone goal for the Stars was Erin Kopinak, assisted by Chase Cabral.
RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS
Recreation Events from the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex – Live your life in motion!
The Grand Prize Personal Makeover valued over $3,000 was won by Ashley Siddall of Leamington. Thanks to the Leamington BIA boutiques and salons for sponsoring Leamington’s Life ’n Style Expo.
REGISTRATION for the Winter 1 Session runs now through Nov. 11. Check out the activity guide at www.leamington.ca and get your entire family enrolled in a physically active lifestyle! We have programs for toddlers and children, teens, adults and seniors.
The Weight Room is full of weight and cardio fitness equipment and free weights to help you to tone and strengthen that body of yours! Come for a tour and meet with a personal trainer. Set your goals high!
Rock ’n Swim: Fri. Nov. 9 from 7-9 p.m. Bring the family and swim to the sounds of all your favourite tunes. Music sponsored by Dr. K. Archer Family Dental Care. Within Arms Reach Policy applies.
World Diabetes Day: Wed. Nov. 14. There will be an Educational Forum of awareness, prevention and management led by the Leamington and Area Family Health Team in the Complex lobby from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and again from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. FREE for all in the community.
P.A. Day from school on Fri. Nov. 16. Bring the kids for:
• P.A. Day Camp for ages 4-7 and 8-12 for an action-packed day!
• Free Skate sponsored by Fahrhall Home Comfort Specialists from 1-3 p.m. at Unico Arena.
The Complex is an official monthly drop-off site for e-waste, sponsored by Computers for Kids. Bring used TVs, computers, electronics to the E-Waste Day on Sat. Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at the Complex parking lot.
Youth Programs: Red Cross Babysitter Training, Home Alone Courses. Adult Programs: Red Cross First Aid Training at the Complex. Come exercise! Increase your energy and decrease your stress at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex!
Weil’s Peewee House League team celebrates their win against Harrow on Saturday.
Weil’s defeats Harrow
Weil’s Peewee House League team played against Harrow #5 Blue on Saturday October 27 at Leamington Arena. It was an intense game from start to finish with Southpoint defeating Harrow 4-2. Goals were by Josh Thibodeau (3) and Derek Keck, assisted by Mitchell Tiessen (3), Jackson Robinson, Chad Drewitt and Steven Wiebe.
Team members on Southpoint Weil’s #12 are: Curtis Drewitt, Jonathon Fehr, Josh Thibodeau, Jackson Robinson, Steven Wiebe, Cal Epp, Jared Koop, Austin Paparola, Marco Fortuna, Damon Palichuk, Chad Drewitt, Derek Keck, Owen Lindsay, Mitchell Tiessen, Curtis Driedger, Nathan Toews, head coach Wayne Palichuk, assistant coach Mark Epp, trainer Doug Toews, and manager Dave Thibodeau.
Bantam Team #12 earns two shut outs over the weekend
Southpoint Bantam House League Team #12 played Belle River twice over this past weekend and came out on top with backto-back shutouts.
Registration Opens this week.
Youth Development Academy at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Ages (5-7, 8-9, 11-13) Tuesdays: Youth Development Academy at UMEI Christian High School. Ages (5-7, 8-9, 11-13) Tuesday's and Thursday's: Girls Club Volleyball Training at UMEI Christian High School. Ages (12-18) All REGISTRATIONS at: www.velocityvolleyball.ca
Game 1 started off with Ty Simpson scoring a beauty, assisted by Connor Ribble. Also scoring for the good guys were Josh Toews, Liam Mastronardi, Anthony Cervini and Michael Moavro. Helpers went to Moavro (2),Colton Horne and Josh Toews. The final score ended up 5-0 with Riley Fast stellar in net.
Game 2 on Sunday had the kids travelling to Belle River to face the same team as the night before. The Belle River kids were licking their chops for another shot at Southpoint.
The Caps came out strong with a short bench and were very physical and very disciplined in their play. Ty Simpson got the hat trick and played awesome with some very nice passing plays to his teammates. Also scoring were Michael Moavro with two and Brock Roach with the final tally for a final score of 6-0. Assists went to Jackson Ingratta, Brock Roach (2),Connor Ribble (2), Colton Horne (2), Riley Gabriele and Anthony Cervini. Brock Roach had an excellent game up front, and the defensive duo of Riley Gabriele and Jackson Ingratta played solid at the back end. Riley Fast wasn’t that busy, but shut the door for the goose egg.
Team #12 entertains Essex and another Southpoint team this coming week.
(Photo by Joline Driedger)
LSCU 2012 Awards Night
The 4th annual Leamington and Sun County United Soccer Club Awards Night was held Sunday, Oct. 21 at the Leamington Portuguese Club. With almost 300 players, parents, coaches and supporters in attendance, it proved to be a successful and special night to recognize this year’s achievements by the club and it’s players. With participants from Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley, Essex, Harrow, Tilbury, Cottam and many other towns across Essex and Kent counties, LSCU is truly a club that brings together players and coaches from all around the area. Only in its fourth year of existence, it is the third largest club in the Essex/Kent area. Teams are already conducting tryouts for the 2013 campaign. Teams include U10 Boys, U11 Boys, U12 Boys, U13 Boys, U14 Boys, U15 Boys, U18 Boys, U12 Girls, U14 Girls, U16 Girls,
two Senior Men’s teams and possibly a second U12 Boys team. With 13 teams slated to take the field next year, it looks like another growing year for LSCU. (Submitted photo)
LSCU Leadership Award Winners
Jason Goncalves (left) and Sarah Oswald were recognized with Leadership Awards at the LSCU Awards Night Banquet held Oct. 21 at the Portuguese Club. LSCU President Dan Santos (centre) presented the awards, which are given to current or past players who exemplify leadership in the community through their efforts. (Submitted photo)
U10 Boys Receive Awards
Three Under 10 Boys were award recipients at the LSCU Awards Night Banquet held Oct. 21 at the Portuguese Club. From left to right are: Coach Justin Michaud, Markus Youssef (Player’s Choice Award), Colin Farias (Heart Award), Austin Serverino (Coaches Award), and Coach James Vilardi. (Submitted photo)
Rockets shoot down Flyers in OT
By Bryan Jessop
Several individuals attending the annual Pink at the Rink game at Heinz Arena showed great generosity this year, but unfortunately for the Flyers, Strathroy goaltender Dalen Kuchmey wasn’t one of them.
Although the Flyers managed to fire 46 shots at the Rockets netminder during their Thursday, Oct. 25 home game, Kuchmey allowed only one goal en route to his team’s 2-1 overtime victory. The extra-minutes loss marked the first time this season that the Flyers have collected less than two points through two consecutive games.
Hindering the Flyers offensively were checking from behind misconducts given to their top two point getters — Tony Spidalieri early in the first period and Alex Seguin early in the third.
“We’ve got to play a little smarter,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “We lost two guys to checking from behind penalties who aren’t on the team to be big hitters. We played okay, we just couldn’t put the puck in the net. It’s a case where we’ll just have to take our point and move on.”
The Flyers tested Kuchmey frequently from a few feet inside the blue line as well as at close range, but only a power play in the middle of the second period proved productive. A David Dalby blast from the outer perimeter of the face off circle to the left of the Rockets’ net eluded a screened Kuchmey, with assists credited to Dakota Olvin and Jacob McGhee.
“He played really, really well, we have to give him credit,” Piroski said of Kuchmey, a draft pick with the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires.
Leamington’s 1-0 lead stood until about five-and-a-half minutes into the third period, when Seguin’s checking from behind infraction was accompanied by a Jared Dennis roughing call. The Rockets took advantage of the five-on-three advantage with an ice-level Wes Baker shot that slid just left of Flyer goalie Austyn Roudebush’s left pad.
Overtime proved short-lived, as a Nick Boyer wrist shot flew beyond the glove hand of Roudebush and into the top left corner of the net only 18 seconds into extra time. The Flyers outshot their guests 46-22 and were one for seven on the power play — Strathroy went one for four.
The first overtime loss of the season for Leamington brought its
record to 11-5-1, three points ahead of second-place Chatham prior to a Friday, Oct. 26 game against the St. Marys Lincolns. Chatham, however, had only played 14 games at the time compared to Leamington’s 17.
“It’s nice to be in first place, I won’t lie,” said Piroski. “Given the choice, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be. But realistically, our goal is for us to just keep getting better and to be firing on all eight cylinders in December.”
“We’ve got to play a little smarter,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski.
On Friday in St. Marys, the Flyers lost against the Lincolns in a 6-5 decision. Spidalieri opened the scoring, but the Lincs replied with three straight before Brett Babkirk allowed the Flyers to pull within one with a power play goal late in the first. St. Marys accounted for three of the four tallies in the second period, with Chris Scott providing the only Leamington goal, also during a
Two Flyers and two Rockets keep their eyes on a bouncing rebound after Rockets’ goalie Dalen Kuchmey makes a save during Leamington’s annual ‘Pink at the Rink’ fundraiser for breast cancer research. Strathroy won the game in overtime, 2-1.
power play. Dalby and Spidalieri scored for the Flyers in the final 90 seconds of the game, but goalie Craig Wood prevented a successful comeback for the visitors. Matt Mancina stopped four of seven shots in the first period before being replaced by Roudebush for the final 40 minutes. Roudebush stopped 12 of 15 while Wood turned aside 34 of 39.
The Flyers traveled to Sarnia for a game against the Legionnaires Tuesday, Oct. 30 and will return to Heinz Arena for their next home game Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:10 p.m. against the Lambton Shores Predators, the only Western team Leamington has yet to host.
The Rest of the West
Elsewhere in the Greater Ontario Hockey League’s Western Conference, the LaSalle Predators doubled the Legionnaires 4-2 while the London Nationals shocked Chatham with a 6-1 win, both on Wednesday, Oct. 24. While the Flyers were hosting Pink at the Rink, Sarnia pummeled the visiting St. Thomas Stars 9-0. During the Flyers’ loss in St. Marys, the Nationals hosted the LaSalle Vipers and sent them home with a 5-2 loss. On Saturday, Oct. 27, the Predators hosted the Nationals while the Maroons visited the Rockets.
Winners were London and Strathroy, winning by scores of 4-1 and 4-3(SO), respectively. The next day, St. Marys lost 8-1 in Chatham as the Vipers won 6-5 in St. Thomas. Also that day (Oct. 28), the Predators were in Strathroy, where they lost 5-2.
Upcoming Home Games:
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Upcoming away Games: sat, nov 10 at stoney creek7:30 pm sat, nov 17 at lambton7:30 pm
(SUN Photo)
The Flyers’ David Dalby tries to avoid a collision with a Strathroy player as he chases down a sliding puck during his team’s annual ‘Pink at the Rink’ fundraiser for breast cancer research. The Rockets won the game 2-1 in overtime. (SUN Photo)
Cougars win battle of big cats against Lions
By Bryan Jessop
The hosting Cardinal Carter Cougars came out on top of a cross-town, cross-divisional WECSSAA senior football game.
The rival teams, with Cardinal Carter representing the Wilson Division and Leamington District Secondary School representing the Arnott Division, met at the Cardinal Carter gridiron Friday, Oct. 26 for what was the final regular season game for both teams. The Cougars came out on top with a 30-4 victory, spoiling Leamington’s bid for an undefeated season. Both teams enter their respective playoff seasons with 5-1 records.
The Lions gave the favoured Cougars a run for their money through the first half, forcing the hosts to settle for a 7-4 lead at the half time break. Matt Gayer opened the scoring by running a short touchdown into the Lions’ end zone on the Cougars’ first possession to set up the 7-0 early lead.
Leamington shut down Cardinal Carter’s offense for the rest of the half, with Andrew Levesque and Todd Jones nabbing interceptions in the first and second quarters, followed by a one-point kick for Collin Seng that resulted from a missed field goal attempt. The Lions threatened to take the lead late in the half, bringing a first down to the opposition’s four yard line before settling for a Seng field goal with two seconds remaining.
The Cougars’ offense roared to life from there, starting the third quarter with a touchdown pass from Andrew Valle to Matteo Del Brocco. Later in the quarter, Austin Bento returned a Lions’ punt for a touchdown to bring his team to a 21-4 lead.
Although the Lions disrupted a Cougars possession with a mid-field interception from Hunter DeLaurier to end the third quarter, Cardinal Carter’s offensive charge continued into the fourth, where Gayer made another short touchdown run. The Cougars appeared poised to run in another touchdown before the Lions recovered a fumble deep in their own territory.
Cardinal Carter’s defense kept Leamington deep in its own zone, forcing a punt attempt that led to a two-point safety for the hosts — the result of a bad snap.
“They (the Lions) were well prepared,” said Cougars head coach Chris Church. “We weren’t ready to play until
the second half. They hung on pretty good. With the bad weather, we really couldn’t get our passing game together.”
Church noted that his team is taking a different approach to the 2012 season, playing lighter, less physical practices in order to keep the team healthy and to minimize absenteeism. The strategy is working, as the team’s roster is healthy for a Thursday, Nov. 1 playoff game against the 4-2-0 Brennan Cardinals of the Newman Division. Cardinal Carter will host the game, scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m.
Although the Cougars haven’t seen action against any Newman teams because of the new WECSSAA format, Church explained the team knows what it must do to defeat Brennan.
“We’ve got to do a better job protecting the football,” he said. “No fumbles, no stupid penalties. We’ll have to come out with a fast start and stay ahead.”
If the Cougars win on Thursday, they will take on the undefeated Herman Griffins in Tier 1 playoffs. If Cardinal Carter loses its first playoff game, the team will take on a yet-to-be-determined opponent for the Tier 2 title.
Despite the late-season loss, the Lions’ coaching
staff were satisfied with their team’s performance against the Cougars.
“I was pleased with our effort,” said LDSS head coach Greg Wood. “In past years, our players have been intimidated by these guys (the Cougars). We played particularly well in the first half. We were outweighed on the line and we don’t have their experience. They’ve got a great organization — I’ve got a lot of respect for them.”
Of the Lions 30 players, only 12 had any previous football experience prior to the beginning of the 2012 season. Regardless, Leamington’s 5-1 record earned the team first place in the Arnott Division and a first round bye along with second-place St. Joseph. In the quarter-finals, third-place Riverside will host sixth-place Assumption while thirdplace Forster hosts fourth-place L’Essor. Leamington will play the lowest-ranking winner in the Arnott semis Thursday, Nov. 8 with home-field advantage.
Matthew Gayer of the Cougars gains some yards during a Friday, Oct. 26 game against the Leamington Lions during the WECSSAA senior football divisional crossover game. The Cougars won 30-4, improving to 5-1 while the loss was Leamington’s first of the season.
C.A. Bailey shuts out Kingsville
5 - 0
C.A. Bailey defeated Kingsville 5-0 at Wheatley Arena Saturday afternoon.
Devin Leili stole the puck deep in C.A. Bailey’s end and skated full ice and scored 48 seconds in the first period.
One minute and 12 seconds later Tyler Blake banged in a rebound, assisted by Ryan Cherneski and Kelton Bourdin. With some great passing Devin Leili scored again with assists from Trevor Dyck and Zack Barreto.
Austin Tiessen shot from the point and found the back of the net after getting a two-way pass from Kelton Bordin and Ryan Cherneski.
With a scramble in front of the net, Ryan Cherneski dove at the loose puck and scored the final goal assisted by Kelton Bourdin and Tyler Blake.
With outstanding defensive plays by Jordan Blake, Austin Tiessen, Russell Derbyshire and Andrew Verhaege helped preserve a shutout for Kyle Cervini who stopped all 32 shots.
Russell Derbyshire received three penalties in the game all for interference.
Canadian Tire Peewees
win 4-1
Southpoint’s Canadian Tire Team #10 Peewees took on Harrow on the weekend, winning 4-1.
Southpoint goals were scored by Cade Price, Derrick Antunes and Zack Wiebe (2). Assists were by Zack Wiebe, Donnie Pardo, Cade Price and Kodie Wiebe. Dante Butera was in goal for the locals.
Timbit Red and Timbit White defeated on weekend
Southpoint Timbit Red was defeated 2-1 by Kingsville. It was a tight defensive battle with plenty of back and forth action. Southpoint goal was scored by Ben Omar unassisted.
Southpoint Timbit White was defeated 4-2 by Kingsville. The first goal was scored by Kaden Gabriele with assists going to Jaycie Granger and Josh Tiessen. With seconds remaining in the third, Jaycie Granger scored Southpoint’s second goal after a beautiful up-ice pass from Kaden Gabriele. Ryan Cronheimer played a fantastic game in net.
Women’s rec hockey
After five weeks of play all six teams have played each other once in the Monday night Leamington Women’s Hockey League.
Body Kneads has an early season lead with a 4-0-1 record for 9 points. In second place is Source For Sports with a 2-1-2 record and 6 points. C.A. Bailey also has 6 points with a 3-2-0 record. Stinger Express and Sun Parlour Locksmiths are locked at 4 points with identical 2-3-0 records. Sun County trails the pack with a 0-4-1 record and 1 point. Sun County has had close games, just coming up one goal shy in the last two matches.
The point race is very close so far this year. The top 10 are to date: Christine Tuinstra, 7; Ashley Fraumeni, 7; Elsie Leili, 5; Lisa Brouwer, 5; Kate Arthur, 5; Laura Stacey, 4; Jolene Keith, 4; Toni Ramsey, 4; Katie Clubb, 4 and Tammy Brown, 4.
Curling Club leagues in full swing Curling Report
By Gordon Wonnick
Things are starting to get busy at the Sun Parlour Curling Club. All the leagues swung into action last week although some of them were a little short of a full roster. Things always seem to get off to a slow start at the beginning of the season, and to make matters a little worse was the fantastic weather last week. Many curlers are also golfers and it sure was golfing weather.
The new league STURLING had no problem filling the 4 sheets of ice, actually more people came out than the league could handle, but beginning this week organizers will open a second draw. If that is not enough, they will open a third draw.
On Sunday past the Sunparlour Curling Club held their annual season opening SWING and SWEEP bonspiel. Participants play 9 holes of golf at Erie Shores Golf Club and then go to the Curling Club to curl a game. Unfortunately the results were not available at press time.
The team of Bonnie Hyatt, Krista Rickeard, Janan Alles and Janice Watson represented this area in the Provincial Dominion Ladies Club Championship at St. Georges Club in Toronto. Again, unfortunately, the final results are not yet available; last report was that they were curling in the semi-finals. Even that is quite an accomplishment.
Yes leagues have started but there is always room for more curlers, and Sun Parlour Curling Club still has very attractive curling fees if you have never belonged to the club. The fee for Sturling is also very attractive. Why not come out to the club, and if you like what you see, join them.
Golden Years mini golf
Fifty golfers reported to the greens Oct. 25, managing 80 aces over 36 holes.
Leading the way with 5 aces was Kathy Bradley. Recording 3 each were Iggy Arner, Mary Binder, Carolyn Daudlin, Pete Daudlin, Cam Keith, Frank Lasi, Duane MacIntosh, Bill Mayville and Ernie Vandenberg. Chipping in with 2 each were Mike Binder, Fran Clifford, Gary Honey, Lloyd Honey, Marie Lasi, Mary MacRae, Angus MacRae, Winnie Moore, Allen Rutter, Morley Scratch, Barry Sweet, Bill Taylor, Doug Vickery, Mary Ann Vickery and Linda Walsh. Sinking 1 apiece were Jim Allan, Barb Arner, Madeline Butler, Murray Cascadden, Margaret Graham, Eva Kah, Audrey Knox, Betty McManus, Andy Orsini, Al Stockwell and Mavis Rutter.
Low score of 16 for 9 holes went to Kathy Bradley, followed closely with 17 by Frank Lasi, Moe Scratch, Linda Walsh, Carolyn Daudlin and Gary Honey.
Thirty-six for 18 holes took top spot by Linda Walsh and Carolyn Daudlin. Following close behind with 37 were Marie Lasi, Lloyd Honey and Bill Taylor. 38 was recorded by Barry Sweet, Moe Scratch and Gary Honey with two rounds at that score.
Taking top spot for 36 holes was Gary Honey with a 76. 77 was shared by Moe Scratch and Carolyn Daudlin, while 78 went to Rose Taylor.
First place with 231 was nailed down by Team Aces (Andy Orsini, Frank Lasi, Marie Lasi, Lloyd Honey). A three-way tie for second place was shared by Team 2 (Moe Scratch, Duane MacIntosh, Murray Cascadden), Team 14 (Art Sweet, Carolyn Daudlin, Eileen MacIntosh) and Team 16 (Shirley Thiessen, Kathy Bradley, Iggy Arner). Third and final spot went to Team 9 (Fran Clifford, Murray Knox, Doug Vickery).
Remember to join the mini golfers every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s for some fun and fellowship. It only costs $10 to register and $5 each week for 36 holes.
Dylan Impens chases a Kingsville defenseman behind the Comets net under the watchful eye of goaltender Nathan Crankshaw during the second period of a Monday, Oct. 29 game at Wheatley Area Arena. The Comets won 3-1, snapping the Sharks’ five-game winning streak.
Sharks winning streak ends at five
By Bryan Jessop
The Wheatley Sharks hit a pothole on the road to steady improvement Monday, as their bid for a sixth consecutive win was foiled by the last-place Kingsville Comets.
Twenty-four hours after delivering a 6-2 loss to the hosting Blenheim Blades, the Sharks were defeated in their own barn 3-1 by the Comets. The loss kept Wheatley in a tie for fifth place with the Alvinston Flyers, who shocked the Essex 73’s with an overtime win the previous Friday.
The Sharks finished the first period with a 1-0 lead against Kingsville, with an unassisted Jon Woelk goal — scored while the hosts were shorthanded — standing as the only mark on the game sheet through the first 20 minutes. The Comets scored all the goals they needed within a time span of 49 seconds, beginning with the game-tying marker by Tyler Kirby. Ryan Jones earned an assist on the goal after foiling a Sharks’ attempt to clear the puck from their own zone.
After taking feeds from Mark Fratarcangeli and Zach Ross, Mark Sobocan buried the game winner by beating goaltender Marc Tremblay with a wrist shot that found the upper left corner of the Sharks’ net.
The Sharks appeared to draw even about three-and-a-half minutes later, but the would-be equalizer was called off because the puck was declared to be kicked into the Comets’ net.
The Comets netted an insurance goal early in the third, as Steven Spada took a Daniel Beaudoin pass for a short breakaway, firing a quick wrist shot that grazed the inside of Tremblay’s left post before crossing the goal line. Although the Sharks prevented any further scoring chances for their guests, their own forwards were also largely kept at bay in attempts to pull within a goal.
Wheatley outshot Kingsville 25-21. The Sharks went zero for two on the power play while the Comets went zero for six.
“We played our best game of the year last night (Sunday) and played with no level of competition tonight,” said Sharks head coach Ken Galerno. “We got too comfortable against these guys. As good as we were on Sunday, that’s how bad we were tonight.”
On Oct. 28, the Sharks tripled up on the hosting Blenheim Blades 6-2. Only half the game’s goals were scored at even strength, beginning with a Brendon Anger tally on passes
The Leamington District Minor Baseball Association (LDMBA) will hold their Annual General Meeting on Monday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.
The meeting will include a review of the 2012 season, financial reports and the election of Board Member and Executive for the upcoming year.
“The public is encouraged to attend,” said Sue Holiga, LDMBA president “This gives everyone the opportunity to see the direction LDMBA is taking for the 2013 baseball season and to provide input.”
LDMBA is committed to developing the baseball skills of area youth; to promote good sportsmanship among its participants; and to enable players to form and maintain positive relationships on and off the field.
from Brett Bowman and Dan Matoski. Matoski earned his second point in just over two minutes by solving Justin Pratt after taking a feed from Craig Adamson.
Taylor Phillips brought the Blades to within a goal during a power play, but the Sharks showed further signs of kicking the habit of surrendering two-goal leads with a shorthanded, unassisted goal by Adamson with about a minute-and-a-half remaining. Adamson, a Wheatley native, was playing his second game with the Sharks. The goal stood as the gamewinner, but the Sharks were far from finished with the scoresheet. Jon Woelk added another Wheatley shorthanded goal while killing the same penalty, effectively leaving Blenheim at minus-one for five on the power play. The Woelk goal was scored with five seconds remaining in the opening period.
The Blades put Dylan Vanderpol between the pipes for the remaining 40 minutes, which initially, appeared to have an impact. Blenheim pulled to within two when Aaron Pastorius solved Marc Tremblay for the second and final time. On passes from Woelk and Kyle Quick, Dylan Impens bagged his second of the season with about two-and-a-half minutes remaining in the middle frame.
Wheatley’s only power play goal was scored by Bowman early in the third, making him the fourth Shark of the game to earn a two-point night. An assist went to newly-acquired Brian Johnson, playing his fifth game with Wheatley.
The Sharks went one for five with the man advantage and outshot the Blades 38-27. The victory avenged a 2-0 loss to Blenheim at Wheatley Area Arena played Monday, Sept. 24. Wheatley’s next game will be played tonight (Oct. 31) in Wallaceburg against the Lakers. The next home game for the Sharks will be played Monday, Oct. 5 against the Blades.
Mitch Prudence of the Sharks looks for a rebound against Comets goalie Nathan Crankshaw during a Monday, Oct. 29 game at Wheatley Arena Arena.
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