Southpoint Sun October 5, 2011

Bus route change for Leamington Transit

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent

Leamington Transit is changing its hours of operation and its route in an attempt by Leamington Council to improve the service to residents.

Starting almost immediately, the bus will run through lunch hour, so there will no longer be an hour interruption in service. In an extensive report to Council at the Oct. 3 meeting, the following major route changes were recommended:

• Eliminate the huge loop along the Bevel Line and Robson Road, limiting the route to no farther east than Cherry Lane in the south end of town.

• Eliminate Erie Street between Oak and Pulford, travelling along Sherk to Oak instead.

• Eliminate the Carter and Ellison loop, travelling along Oak to Sherk instead.

The idea behind the changes is to move from a loop of the town to a route that will travel back and forth along the same roads to and from any given destination. The two extremes of the route, with the small exception of a loop to the Fraser Road and Talbot Street intersection, are Cherry Lane and Robson Road in the south, and the hospital in the north.

In the 2012 budget, sufficient funds will be included to start routes earlier and run later. Administration suggested that Council hire a consultant if it wishes to consider offering service to the National Park or to Wheatley, since it appears that these would have very limited use.

Leamington Citizen of the Year - Jo Evans

Br Sheila McBrayne

Josephine Evans was named as the 2011 Citizen of the Year and the Leamington Goodfellows won the Service to Community Award at the 2011 Volunteer Recognition Reception presented by the Municipality of Leamington.

Leamington Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright, who was also the first recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award in 1989, was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening and took great pride in presenting the award to Evans.

“I guess it’s come full circle in some ways… I certainly understand the meaning and importance of receiving the award; it’s quite an honour and I was so happy to be able to present it to Jo,” said Wright after the ceremony.

The Citizen of the Year Award is bestowed upon an individual who lives in Leamington and who has committed their time and effort for the betterment of Leamington. Jo Evans was this year’s fitting recipient. Jo has spent a lifetime helping people despite her own health challenges, having overcome breast cancer, congestive heart failure and Dystonia, a neurological movement disorder that has affected her eyes. She is an active volunteer at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church and at the Critical Care Unit

of Leamington District Memorial Hospital. She helps the Lions Club with Special Olympics; convenes the kettle campaign for the Salvation Army at local grocery stores; organizes blood donation days at the Portuguese Club for the Red Cross; and canvasses for Dystonia, the Kidney Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation and cancer organizations.

Wright described one of Evans’ proudest achievements as her involvement in the Leamington Junior Girls Athletic Club, which ran for 20 years (1948 – 1968). This club allowed hundreds of local girls to play basketball and learn gymnastics at the old high school. Evans was the 1988 Woman Athlete of the Year for Leamington and was named in 1996 as the Windsor Star Hearts That Light the Way Volunteer Award.

During her professional years as a successful banker, and now in her retirement years, she understands how important giving back to the community is. “I usually talk too much, but I’m speechless,” said a very surprised Jo Evans. “I’m definitely honoured… that’s it,” added Evans.

The 2011 Service to the Community Award, which is presented to an organization or deserving group of (Continued on Page 2)

Leamington Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright congratulates the 2011 Leamington Citizen of the Year Josephine “Jo” Evans at the annual Volunteer Recognition Reception held Tuesday, September 27. This was a special presentation for Charlie who was the very first recipient of the award in 1989. (SUN Photo)

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Thank you to all Leamington volunteers

(Continued from Front) individuals, whose single project brings the greatest benefit, comfort or hope to the citizens of Leamington, was presented to the Leamington Goodfellows. Henry Hildebrandt and Larry Gilbert accepted the Service to Community Award on behalf of all Goodfellows.

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The Goodfellows club was established as a registered charity in Leamington in 1971. A men’s and women’s service club, the purpose of the Goodfellows is to assist needy families with the distribution of food baskets at Christmas. In 2010 the Goodfellows distributed 804 bushels of food to 221 families. Members work throughout the year raising money and gathering donations for the baskets. Last year this amounted to over $20,000.

Representatives from the various clubs and committees in Leamington were given a Leamington compact umbrella as a token of appreciation from the Municipality.

Goodfellows.

Wright congratulated all award recipients, stating, “As volunteers, the time and talents that each of you give towards your endeavours, provides for the betterment of the residents of Leamington. For that we are proud, humbled and grateful”.

The following clubs and organizations were recognized:

• Rotary Club

• Arts Committee

• Christmas Parade Committee

• Communication Committee

• Community for Doctors Committee

• Community Improvement Plan

• ErieQuest Committee

• Southeast Leamington Stakeholders Committee

• Tomato Festival Committee

• Leamington Tomato Information Booth Volunteers

• Leamington Goodfellows

• Henry Community Youth Camp

• Leamington Lions Club

• Toys for Tots

• Kinsmen Club

• St. Anthony’s Knights of Columbus Council 13797

• St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus Council 4501

• Migrant Worker Community Program

• Leamington Horticultural Society

• Leamington Mersea Historical Society

• Leamington Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee

• Replant our Streets Committee

• MCC Meat Canners

• Economic Development Committee

• Leamington Accessibility Advisory Committee

• Leamington District Agricultural Society

• Leamington Legion Branch 84

• Salvation Army

• Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation

• Leamington Hospital Auxiliary

• Rt. Hon Sir Winston Churchill Chapter of IODE

• Rona Store – Earth Day cleanup

“Volunteers really step up and fill a needed role in our society and especially in our town,” said Wright.

Henry Hildebrandt, left, and Larry Gilbert accepted the Service to Community Award on behalf of all

(SUN Photo)

Sturgeon Creek Study

While hiring a drainage engineer to investigate problems with municipal drains normally may not be of much interest to urban Leamington residents, this one is different.

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New Roof for the Rec Complex

The Sturgeon Creek Drain is the outlet for storm water for a very large area in the municipality, including the north part of the town itself. But the outlet of the drain has become clogged with sediment and the invasive weed Phragmites. (Phragmites is the wetland reed that is tall, with a tufted top. It grows along roadside ditches almost everywhere in Essex County these days. It is a plant pest, and in some jurisdictions in the United States it is classified as a noxious weed.)

Acting on a report from the Drainage Superintendent, Leamington Council has decided to hire Rood Engineering under section 78 of the Drainage Act to investigate what must be done to improve the flow in this critical drain and to advise what maintenance will be needed to keep it functioning.

The timeline for this study cannot be pinned down at this time because of the complexity of the jurisdictions where the drain becomes naturalized into Sturgeon Creek proper: the local Conservation Authority, the Provincial Ministry of the Environment, and the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans all have their say.

East Beach Erosion Revisited

The question about what to do about erosion on the east beach returned to council Monday night. As you may recall, the property at 442 East Beach Road is threatened by severe erosion of the property to its north. The claim is that this sudden increase in erosion was caused by the municipality opening a cut into Hillman Marsh to avert a severe flood threat back in May. Both town administration and the Essex Region Conservation Authority deny responsibility. Both the eroded private property and the Hillman Marsh shoreline are unprotected—shoreline protection begins at 442. While sympathetic, the municipal council has decided that they cannot offer financial help to the owner of the threatened property. The policy of the municipality is that protection of private property is the sole responsibility of the owner. They have, however, made it clear that they think

that if the property were donated to the conservation authority (nothing can be built on the eroding property) then the authority would have both an obligation and an incentive to protect the shoreline and prevent their erosion from threatening a neighbouring landowner.

Parking on Hazleton and on Queens

In response to complaints and to police concern, the traffic department has recommended changes to the parking on Hazleton Street and Queens Avenue in the vicinity of the new Municipal Building. Municipal council are wary, however, and have deferred considering the changes until local residents have been polled on their reaction to the changes proposed, and until the new parking lot for municipal employees currently under construction is completed.

Remember, the intersection of Hazleton and Queens is a dangerous corner, but change is coming.

A partial roof replacement was approved by Leamington Council for the Kinsmen Recreation Complex at the Monday, October 3 meeting.

The low tender for the work from Horizon Roofing in the amount of $79,900 (plus tax) has been accepted. There is a slight hitch, however: not all of the roof that needs replacing will be done this year. That is because the low tender was over the budgeted amount by about $1300.

In addition, the cost of the consultants who identified the priorities was an additional $3800. Consequently, the excess cost will have to be absorbed by the Recreation Reserve Fund, and further roof replacement will be done another year.

Shared thoughts

The Struggle (Author Unknown)

I thoroughly enjoy all the feedback that I receive from my articles. It surprises me that some of the ones I write that I may think are not by best work, ironically receive the most response. Those are typically the ones that are more personal and show my vulnerabilities. I have come to the conclusion that we all have similar feelings about simple day-to-day events and enjoy knowing we are not alone.

A man found the cocoon of a Monarch butterfly and took it home so that he could watch the butterfly come out of the cocoon.

My first critic is always my mother, whom I can guarantee will always be complimentary while she gives me positive suggestions on how to word something differently or make corrections to punctuation.

The second is my stepfather, Mr. Bob Johnston, who even though physically we are not together often enough, he’s behind many of the words that I write. Together with my mother they have made mountains look like molehills, the way that they have tackled many of life’s challenges with their positive spirit and no looking back attitude.

A friend and family member sent me this message last week to follow up my last article entitled “In Our Own Time” and I would like to share it with everyone, especially those going through any type of struggle, large or small.

One day when a small opening appeared, he sat and watched for several hours as the butterfly struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress and seemed to be stuck.

In his kindness, he decided to help the butterfly by taking a pair of scissors and snipping off the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly emerged easily, but it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings.

The man continued to watch the butterfly expecting that, at any moment, the wings would expand or the body would contract. Neither happened.

In fact, the little butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings and was never was able to fly.

Hi Shannon: After reading your article this week, I thought I would share my favourite butterfly story. I have heard it many times, but it seemed extra special when Marianne Williamson, a speaker at the “I Can Do It” conference in Toronto told it. Enjoy! –

Patty Meuser-Kristy

What the man did not understand was that the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening was the way of forcing fluid from the body into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon.

Just vote

There’s nothing worse than someone who complains, but does nothing to change or improve their circumstances.

The most common of complaints are taxes, education, health care and the environment. Well, this Thursday, October 6 is your chance to earn your right to complain.

We always hear that it doesn’t matter who we elect into government, they will do what they please anyways... Well, that may be correct, but if you don’t vote, you have no right to complain. Consider this your free ticket to complain for the next four years.

The provincial election only comes around every four years. It may seem like we’ve been heading to the polls a lot lately, but keep in mind those were fed-

eral elections, not provincial. The riding of ChathamKent Essex should especially be involved this year as we have an open seat after the retirement of Pat Hoy after 16 years as MPP.

There are four candidates vying in this election, representing

Lighthouse Cove - Photo by Tim Hayes, Impressions Photography

Southpoint Snaps is an exciting new feature that will include reader submitted photos from around the community.

• Fundraising events

• Neighbourhood BBQ

• An evening out with friends

• Birthday party

• Family reunion

• Sporting events

• Encounters with celebrities

• Church picnic

• Office functions

• Dance recitals

• Local scenery

• General daily life Email your photos and a brief description to

• A community based 1 – 5 km non-competitive pledge based walk that takes place October 16, 2011.

• Supports breast cancer research

• Involves teams or individuals

• Route maps and guides will be available for walkers and runners

• No registration fee

• If each participant raises a minimum of $100 in pledges they receive a long sleeved t-shirt.

• Pledge money will be accepted the morning before the event. Times to be announced.

• Refreshments and snacks will be provided

• Survivors’ Recognition: Cancer survivors are invited to the stage and will be acknowledged with a special ceremony and celebrated for their

courage in their struggle with the disease.

• A warm up coach will be on hand to lead warm up exercises before the participants start their walk

• After the walk, acknowledgements of sponsors and funds raised will be announced

To register or for more information visit www.takingsteps.ca or call committee chair (Deb) 519-326-6199

The Canadian Cancer Society's Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer is a community -based, fundraising walk to support research related to breast cancer. Men and women of all ages are welcome to participate and help raise pledges and awareness for the cause. The event celebrates breast cancer survivors in the community and gives an opportunity for participants to remember loved ones who have lost their lives to the disease. It's about rallying together in the fight against breast cancer. Every step makes a difference!

• To date, the Canadian Cancer Society has contributed over $90

million to leading-edge breast cancer research in Canada, helping us better understand the disease and make treatment discoveries.

• The Canadian Cancer Society provides reliable up-to-date information on all types of cancer including breast cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society also offers peer support - over the phone and in person - for men or women living with breast cancer.

• Canadian Cancer Society Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer events are helping to make cancer history. The funds raised at events across the province fund lead ing-edge breast cancer research.

• Facing cancer, call 1-888-939-3333. The CCS is here to help.

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer.

Lila Chevalier-Theriault at Pelee Island

Paige Makey with 2 rainbow trout.

Cornelius Klassen, son of Abe & Anna

CANADIAN COIN ASSOCIATION

PURCHASING ALL GOLD AND SILVER COINS!

BY: AMANDA HARDMAN STAFF WRITER

The Canadian Coin Association has finally arrived in Leamington this week, and they’re curious about those coins you have sitting at home in a jar! The Canadian Coin Association (or the CCA), is interested in Canadian and American coins minted before 1968. Bring your coins to our event, and one of their numismatic professionals (coin experts) will be able to evaluate them for you FREE OF CHARGE! The CCA will also be able to make an on the spot purchase of your coins, offering competitive market value for your coins based on condition, collectability, and bullion value.

In every household, there are handfuls of coins stashed away in dresser drawers, coffee tins, and lock boxes. Why not bring your coins to CCA’s professionals for full market assessment, and the opportunity to sell them at maximum value? We represent an international pool of collectors that will often pay a fortune for specific coins in efforts of completing a collection they have been building on for years, or some cases, a lifetime! While at one of their shows in Thunder Bay, Ontario, the CCA was able to offer $94,200 for a 1921 Canadian Nickel, known in the numismatic world as “The Prince of Canadian Coins”. While it’s true, we don’t all have extremely rare coins lying around, it’s worth the visit to find out if you’ve been holding on to a well kept secret! Even common coins with high mintages can be worth significantly more than their face value because of their silver content. Silver dollars, fifty cent pieces, quarters, dimes, and even nickels minted before 1968, are all at their maximum value right now with silver prices at an all time high! It’s definitely a sellers market when it comes to bullion!

The Canadian Coin Association is also interested in gold coins from across the world. British Sovereigns, Krugerrands, Liberty Head gold coins, and the Panda gold coin, are all examples of coins that could have significant value both; for their collectability and bullion. Canadian Maple Leafs and Canadian Gold Olympic Coins are also in high demand. With gold markets at over $1,500.00, the CCA can offer incredible prices for your gold coins.

Because of the current success in the gold market, they can also make on the spot purchases of all other gold as well. Scrap gold, unworn, or broken jewelry, even dental gold can be turned into a nice pay day on your end! Because of their continued success within the coin industry, they are able to offer higher prices for your unwanted gold than local jewellers or pawn brokers.

So, whether it’s those three quarters you’ve been holding onto for luck, or the collection your recently inherited, bring them in to the CCA! Sitting down with a knowledgeable professional and get your items assessed for free, and you may walk out with some extra cash in your pocket. Oh, and you just may learn a thing or two! See you there!

WE BUY ALL GOLD AND SILVER COINS, AS WELL AS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELRY!

THE PROCESS:

Gather up all of your gold and silver coins, as well as any scrap silver and gold jewelery you may have laying around.

Bring all of your items to one of the Canadian Coin Association events, free of charge!

Have all of your items evaluated, on the spot, completely free!

No appointment necessary!

Receive a certified check on the spot for items of interest.

VICTORIA AND GEORGE PENNIES

GEORGE V, GEORGE VI AND ELIZABETH SILVER DOLLARS

GEORGE V, GEORGE VI AND ELIZABETH II

VICTORIA AND EDWARD NICKELS

$20 GOLD COIN & GOLD MAPLE LEAF

GEORGE VI AND ELIZABETH II DIMES

GEORGE V, GEORGE VI AND ELIZABETH HALF DOLLARS

ERCA offering grants up to 90% for habitat restoration

Did you know that ERCA offers up to 90% grants for landowners wishing to conduct habitat restoration projects on their properties? “By restoring less productive lands to nature, you are leaving a legacy of a cleaner, healthier environment for your children, grandchildren, and the community,” explains Matthew Child, Director of Watershed Restoration.

“Your efforts will also help to achieve the community goal of returning 12% of the region to a natural landscape.” Projects can include converting marginal or unused land to forest or

other wildlife habitat. You need to commit at least five acres of property to qualify for the 90% grant, but for as little as a one-acre project you can receive grants of up to 75%. The restoration team at the Essex Region Conservation Authority is currently lining up projects for the spring 2012 planting season. Even if this type of project is something you might be interested in un-

dertaking within the next few years, ERCA is encouraging all landowners to give them a call.

Participation is voluntary, and will not impact landowner rights.

To learn more about ERCA’s habitat restoration program or to find out how you can qualify for a grant, contact 519-776-5209 ext. 377 or visit www.erca.org and quick link to ‘Grants’. As well, ERCA has extended the order deadline for their fall tree planting program until Friday, October 14. There are a wide variety of large stock trees from which to choose, and order forms are online.

Something from the bar?

Here’s something a bit different this week: a few jokes. I’ll attempt to serve up some humour. On tap – bar jokes… Cheers!

A guy walks into a bar and as he strolls up to the bartender he hears a chorus of pleasant voices talking about him. “Nice shirt! Great hairstyle! Sharp tie!” He says to the bartender, “Where are those voices coming from?”

Weese’s Weese’s Pieces Pieces

The bartender replies, “Oh, those are just the complimentary nuts.”

Three strings are sitting in a bar trying to decide who will be brave enough to order drinks. The first string scoots up to the bar and says, “Can I have three beers please?” The bartender replies, “Sorry, we don’t serve strings.” The next string tries a different strategy. He saunters up to the bar and with his deepest voice he utters, “I want three beers.” The bartender chuckles and says, “You can’t fool me. You’re a string.” Finally, the third string stands up, twists himself into a knot and jaggedly cuts off part of his body. He then walks up to the bartender and proclaims, “I want three beers!” The bartender replies, “Three beers coming up!” Just as he turns to reach into the cooler he does a doubletake at the string. “Wait a minute!” he says lifting an eyebrow, “You’re a string aren’t you?” The third string cleverly replies, “Noooo, I’m a frayed knot!”

A guy walks into a bar, and breaks his teeth. Thank-you Henny Youngman. A drunken man was slouched over at the bar when suddenly he hiccupped and soiled the front of his shirt with vomit. “Oh no!” he exclaimed. “My wife is really going give me hell now.” The man sitting next to him said, “Hey partner, you’ve got nothing to worry about.” He continued, “Just take a twenty dollar bill out of your wallet and pop into your shirt pocket. When your wife begins screaming at you, just explain that some sloppy drunk sitting next to you accidentally barfed on you, but was considerate enough to give you twenty bucks for dry cleaning.” Sure enough, the drunk tried this trickery on his wife and amazing-

ly, she bought it hook, line and sinker. However, he wasn’t so lucky the next time he tried this. He arrived home with a soiled shirt, and once again tried to convince his wife that somebody at the bar accidentally barfed on him. The wife immediately rummaged through his shirt pocket and pulled out money, only this time there was forty bucks. “Why is there forty bucks this time?” she asked. The drunk replied, “Oh yeah, he crapped in my pants too!”

A lion walks into a bar and orders three shots of Jack Daniels. The bartender comments, “Isn’t that a bit strong for an afternoon nip? The lion replies, “I just got done eating a lawyer and want to get the taste of my mouth.”

Enjoy your week!

bills. Act now, don’t delay.

and retrofits

to be completed before March 31, 2012

Maintenance of bird feeders

A winter landscape is not complete without watching and feeding birds in the back yard. When feeding your feathered friends, remember what goes in the bird certainly comes out. Maintenance and proper hygiene is very important if you plan on having an enjoyable winter watching the birds.

Be sure to regularly clean and remove the bird waste surrounding the base of the feeder. This is not only unhealthy for yourself, but also creates a problem for the birds. In order to help prevent this, be sure not to put seed on the ground directly under the feeder. I find that throwing the seed in a wide circle away from the feeder works just as well.

The feeder should be disinfected every time you refill it. Myself, I simply use a spray bottle with one part bleach and nine parts water, and let the feeder dry before refilling. The best time to clean your feeder is at night when the birds are not feeding.

Once you have set a pattern, the birds will continue to come. Perennials in the garden that produce seed heads will also bring winter birds to your home. During the summer it is important to deadhead flowers to promote sturdy stems, and most of all leave the final maturing flowers in the fall to produce seeds.

During cold temperatures it is important to feed at regular intervals. Nothing beats natural feeding by using sunflowers, grasses, pine spruce and fir trees and fruit bearing trees such as holly, mulberry and raspberry.

Place feeder in a quiet area, and make sure it is easy to see and convenient to clean and refill. Evergreens are ideal for buffers of winter winds and also help the birds to hide from larger predators. Try keeping the feeder approximately 10 feet away from branches and structures that can provide a jumping point for squirrels and cats.

Ground level feeding will attract mourning doves and sparrows, waist level feeders will attract cardinals, finches, blue jays and chickadees, and feeders attached to tree trucks will attract woodpeckers and wrens.

Attracting winter birds to your landscape is not only an interesting experience, it will also provide many opportunities for your family to observe these wild birds up close, not to mention making the cold winter days slip by with spring weather just around the corner Visit my website at www.bptreemarketing.com

350 take part in local Life Chains

Leamington was one of eight local communities where Life Chains took place Sun. Oct. 2. Pro-life supporters of all ages lined the sidewalks of both sides of Erie and Talbot streets in Leamington’s 22nd Life Chain.

During this one-hour, peaceful, public awareness event, hundreds of passersby saw the signs that delivered the message ‘Abortion Kills Children’.

Life Chains were also held locally in Kingsville, Harrow, Essex, Amherstburg, Belle River, Tecumseh and Windsor, and in communities across North America.

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Dog Grooming Services Call to book your appointment! Supplies for Dogs, Cats, Small Mammals, Fish and Reptiles.

4-H Beef Club wraps up for the year

By Mikayla Nelson

On Labor Day weekend all the members of the 4-H Beef Club had their steers at the Harrow Fair. It was a long, hot weekend but it was enjoyed by all. Everybody’s hard work paid off on Friday when we showed our steers and were judged on showmanship and the overall appearance of our steers. Everyone tried their best, did great and had fun!

In preparation for the fair we all helped set up on the Tuesday prior, and also cleaned up the fairgrounds on Monday when the fair was all finished. We all pitched in to help and after the work was done we were treated to a delicious lunch, courtesy of the Harrow Fair Board.

The Beef Club has had a great time together over the last few months. We worked together and helped each other when it was needed. We are looking forward to next year and hope that we get a few new members.

Special thanks to leaders Chris Pollard and Shawn Morris for all the time and effort they put into the club.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5Leamington Blood Donor Clinic at the Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W., 12:00 - 7:30 p.m. Call 1-888-2366283 for info or to book an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 - If you will be alone, or will go without, please join us for a Thanksgiving Feast at 4:00 p.m. at The Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican Church) 60 Erie Street North, Leamington. A special invitation for shut-ins: If you are unable to join us, we will be pleased to deliver your meal. Transportation is available if required. Please call the Church at 519-326-3111 by October 8 to register.

CORRECTION: SUN PARLOUR CURLING CLUB euchre games the first and third Sunday of the month will not begin until further notice.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 - Looking for fun, friendship & fitness - physical and mental. Join a modern square dance club. Beginner classes start Thursday, October 13 at Tilbury Leisure Centre, 10 Canal St. W., Tilbury. For more information contact Gerald & Linda Armstrong, 519-6822496 or Charlie & Dorothy Pinsonneault, 519-798-3616.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 - Leamington Mersea Historical Society is holding their 14th Annual Heritage Awards Banquet at 6:00 p.m. at the Rhine Danube Club, Leamington. There will be a Silent Auction, Entertainment, and 50/50 Draw.  Tickets - $2. For tickets call Betty Fox at 519-3265916.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 &

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15Rummage Sale at First Baptist church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Lots of good used clothing for adults and children, small household items, toys, books, home decor, etc. Something for everyone! Friday 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Listen to 92.7 MAX FM for more events happening in Leamington and Essex County during the Max Cares Community Calendar 6 times daily or visit www.927maxfm.com for a

Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15Guatemala Hope will hold its Eleventh Annual Live & Silent Dinner Auction at St. John’s Parish Hall, Woodslee. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. For tickets contact Susan Rock: 519-975-2959.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15Rummage Sale at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 - Pasta Dinner at St. John’s Anglian Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. 5:007:30 p.m. Delicious penne, bread, salad, dessert, coffee and tea. Adults $10; children 5-12 $5; children under 5 free. Tickets available by calling 519-326-3111 or 326-4042 or at the door.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 - Canadian Cancer Society "Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer" Community Walk. 9 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Every step makes a difference. A fun, easy way to raise funds to support breast cancer research. 1 or 5 km walk from the Kinsmen Recreation Complex along Erie Street and the beautiful Seacliff Drive. Enjoy morning snacks and live entertainment. Celebrate at the Breast Cancer Survivor Tribute. Register early, to avoid line-ups as a team, individual or survivor. Pets welcome (must be leashed). Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Leamington. For more information, please call 519254-5116 or Deb Jones Chambers at 519-326-6199. Register now at www.takingsteps.ca.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 - 2nd

Annual Trivia Night in support of Kingsville Minor Baseball. 7:00 pm at Kingsville Arena. Cost is $100 for a team of 4. Door prizes. Cash awards for top finishers. Food and beverages

available. Call Steve at 519-839-5377 or email shatt@gosfieldtel.com to secure your table.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 - The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee will host the 9th Annual Accessibility Workshop "OPENING DOORS AND MINDS" at the St. Nicholas Macedonian Eastern Orthodox Church Hall, 5225 Howard Avenue, LaSalle N9A 6Z6. Registration information is available at: http://www.countyofessex.on.ca.

OUR 2011 COATS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY. Please bring your gently used coats to Fletchers, Kennedy or Canopy Cleaners by October 31. Coats for Kids Distribution will take place at SECC, 215 Talbot St. E. in Leamington on Saturday, November 5 from 9 am -2 pm, Monday, November 7 from 3 - 8 pm, and Tuesday, November 8 from 3 - 8 pm. Helping People. Improving Lives.

TUESDAYS - Epilepsy Support group meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at the Windsor United Way office, 300 Giles Blvd. E., Windsor. New members welcome. Info: Windsor/Essex Epilepsy Support Centre, 519-8906614, epilepsywindsor@epilepsysupport.ca or visit the website at www.epilepsysupport.ca.

WEDNESDAYS - Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-3263111 for more information.

IF YOU HAVE PARKINSON and would like to join our group for information, exercise and support, come by Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to the Half Century Club, 160 Talbot St. E. Leamington.

4-H Beef Club press reporter Mikayla Nelson with her steer at the Harrow Fair. (Photo submitted)

Meet the Chatham-Kent Essex candidates

PC – Rick Nicholls

A life-long resident of Chatham – Kent – Essex, Rick Nicholls is a motivational speaker and leadership trainer who has twice addressed the Canadian Embassy to the United Nations in New York City.

A long-time volunteer in his community, he has been a valuable member of the Chatham chapter of Canada Jaycees, the Heart and Stroke Foundation serving as the director of public relations and fundraising, the Evangel Villa Seniors Housing Complex as a member of the Board of Directors, Gideon’s International of Canada serving as the local President, former chair of Operation Red Nose – a non-profit Christmas safe driving initiative, and former referee for the Canadian Amateur Basketball Association and little league coach for the Chatham Minor Baseball league.

Rick has been married for 34 years and he and his wife Dianne have three grown children and one grandson.

The Provincial Election is Thursday, October 6.

Polls are open

9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

NDP Aleksandra Navarro

Aleksandra Navarro is a biological scout and dedicated volunteer.

Aleksandra works in greenhouses throughout the region, checking for insects and diseases and monitoring biological controls. She is passionate about the need for, and viability of affordable green solutions.

She graduated from the University of Guelph B.Sc Agriculture program with a major in Horticulture. Aleksandra chose to live in our community and now works as a biological scout for MGS Horticultural.

Aleksandra gives back to our community by volunteering at the South Essex Community Council and she founded Power Women & Girls in the hopes of awakening the strength and confidence of our young women.

Aleksandra lives in Leamington, with her spouse and step-daughter.

Holly Sullivan

Holly Sullivan is bilingual. She graduated from École secondaire de Pain Court in 2002 and attended the University of Ottawa. Following a transfer in 2004, she completed her B.A. in Political Science and graduated from the University of Windsor in 2008. She is currently following a new course of studies at St. Clair College, hoping to gain her Paralegal license.

Born in Chatham, Holly was raised on a farm by Thames River. From joining Brownies and Girl Guides, to school board trustee in high school (Conseil scolaire du district des écoles catholiques du sud-ouest) and OSTA-AECO executive member, a Senator at the University of Windsor, class representative and now founding President of the Paralegal Club at St. Clair College. She has volunteered with the Optimist Club of Chatham, the Knights of Columbus (St. Peter’s Church) as well as coached and minor hockey.

Liberal Paul Watson

Paul Watson is working hard to build a better future for our community.

Paul has always put community needs first. He served on the Public General Hospital Board and St. Joseph’s Hospital Board to help improve our local health care. For 15 years, he was Alderman for Chatham and later Councillor for Chatham–Kent.

As a volunteer with the Chatham–Kent Big Brothers, he mentored young people to help them reach their full potential. He also served as the local Children’s Lawyer for six years.

A lifetime resident of Chatham–Kent, Paul practices law in Chatham and has two adult children.

OBITUARY

Dr. Chris B. Amyote

Dr. Chris B. Amyote passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 2, 2011.

Beloved husband of Deb (Jackson). Dear father and stepfather of Brian Amyote (Tanya), Kim deJong (Dave), Liane Penney (Roy), Janine Gaudreau (Kelly) and Joel Bradt. “Papa” to Chris, Courtney, Karrie, Nathan, Kevin, Sam, Kloie, Ryleigh and James. Dear brother of Kim Colizza and brother-in-law of Dennis and Sherry Cornies, Dave Overholt and Judy Jamieson, Frank Kartye and Gloria Jackson. Chris is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Bobbie.

Cremation has taken place. Visiting at the Reid Funeral & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Memorial service to celebrate Chris’s life held from the funeral home on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 1 p.m. with Maureen Carder officiating. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Kidney Foundation.

Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

At Ford we believe in the power of recycling. That’s why our Recycle Your Ride program is back across the entire country.

Already over 50,000 Canadians have recycled their ride with Ford since 2009. That’s enough vehicles to circle the globe twice. And the program has also eliminated approximately 474,308 metric tonnes of smog-forming emissions, equal to 260,000 full garbage bags.

And now, in an effort to recycle even more, the program has been expanded to include any 2005 model or older. So even more people can receive up to $3000* in incentives to use towards purchasing or leasing our smartest, safest and fuel-efficient Ford vehicles. Like the Focus, Fusion, and F-150. Even the award-winning Fiesta and Edge.

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For more details visit ford.ca today.

M.D. Bennie earth savers hit the beach!

On Friday, September 23 a group of 25 junior students from the M.D. Bennie Eco Team and some wonderful parent volunteers, led by Eco Team co-ordinator Mrs. J. Epp, walked to Seacliff Park to take part in an international green event called the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup.

Despite the wet weather, students donned plastic gloves and got busy picking up a myriad of trash from the volleyball courts and from the beachfront at Seacliff Park. It was amazing how many cigarette butts, cigar tips, plastic food wrappers, straws and beverage caps were found. Lighters and shards of glass were amongst the more dangerous kinds of trash recovered.

Students will present their findings to the school at a future assembly to encourage everyone to respect our shoreline and the wildlife that inhabits our beaches. All data collected will be forwarded to ShorelineCleanup.ca to aid in the international research of Canada’s vast lake, ocean and river shorelines. Thanks go out to the Town of Leamington’s Public Works Department for donating the gloves and bags used for garbage collection. Thanks also go out to M.D. Bennie staff who supported the first “green” adventure. The Eco Team will continue to work in the school to promote “green” practises and will participate in numerous projects that teach students to be responsible caretakers of the planet.

M.D. Bennie Bulldog blog

By students Mackayla and Alicia

It’s us, Bulldog Blog, back to write more articles this year! The first things we would like to mention are the girls and boys soccer teams. Here are the girls soccer team members: Sydnee S., Alyssa B., Katelyn W., Baileigh C., Michelle W., Jacqui M., Taylor M., Mariah W., Candace D., Lisa T., Adrien C., Emma D., Bryn P., Sydney H., Kelsey L. Chelsea H. and Kaylee T. On the boys team, there’s Ryan F., Erick O., Devin M., Craig B., Jade V., Colton H., Chase H., Liam J., Hayden M., Sebastian D., Kyle R., Ben Z., Carson L., Joshua F., and Myles T. So hopefully they win, win, win!

At our school, a couple of changes have been made. We now have full day, every day JK and SK. Also, a couple teachers have switched grades. For example, Mrs. Toppi is now teaching Primary students. We asked her how big of a change it was for her and she said, “It is a big change. For example, Gr. 8s are very different from Gr. 1s. With the Gr. 1s you need to repeat every little instruction and with the older kids, you only have to say it once.”

Our school’s Eco-Team did a Shoreline Clean-Up. They walked down the beach cleaning up garbage. Mrs. Epp has some pictures and information to share.

Our Meet the Teacher night was a big success and the Terry Fox fundraising donations have come a long way! Stay tuned to find out more about our Terry Fox Run on October 7.

Well, we have to go catch up on some more ideas, so keep reading the Bulldog Blog!

From left to right, M.D. Bennie students Lena Teichroeb, Lauren Moody, Paige Girardin and Brenda Reimer show some of the garbage they picked up off the beach at Seacliff Park. (Photos submitted)

Madison DeKok was well on her way to filling a garbage bag with the litter collected from the volleyball courts and beachfront at Seacliff Park.

Apple Bowl to raise funds for Community Living

The Ruthven Apple Festival Steering Committee is pleased to announce the 19th annual Apple Bowl. The Apple Bowl, a fundraising bowling event, is part of the annual Ruthven

Apple Festival and will be held at Empire Lanes in Ruthven on Sunday, October 16 at 2 p.m.

Everyone is invited to participate in a couple of hours of fun for a great cause. Simply put together your own group of 4 or 5 friends, collect a minimum of $20 each in pledges, and bowl. It’s that simple!

Participants can look forward to great prizes for top pledges collected, two games of bowling, and refreshments. For more information or to register your team, call Tony DeSantis, Manager of Community Relations with Community Living Essex County, at 519-776-6486, ext 246.

To date, the Ruthven Apple Festival has raised $645,000 on behalf of Community Living Essex County. An announcement will be made shortly by the Ruthven Apple Festival Steering Committee regarding the total amount of proceeds raised from the 2011 event.

Venturing onto the ice

By C. Lloyd Brown-John

This is not about hockey. It is not about hockey because I have never managed to figure out how one even stands on skates, and it is completely baffling for me when I watch people skate backwards, jump, ice dance, play hockey and so forth. No, I am far too ancient to want to test my increasingly fragile bones in an ice hockey arena.

This is all about another ice sport – curling, which as I understand it involves throwing rocks around on ice. Rolling ice around in a glass of whisky I do understand, but I’m not sure about the rocks on ice routine.

Many moons ago I had a fairly proficient rock-throwing arm. I could skip rocks across rivers and was exceptional at hitting old bottles floating down fast-moving B.C. rivers. Rock fights and river-rock skipping and bottle-hitting all required a good solid throwing arm and an eye for leading the prey. Yes, I also once knocked a grouse out of a tree with a rock – it was delicious over the campfire.

The local rocks I’m intent upon are monstrously large, have a handle, and are somehow or another slid or slithered down a curling pitch or curling rink or field.

Curling is a non-contact sport which I have often admired from a distance, either on the telly or in a couple of instances at national and international tournaments. It has always struck me as a civilized sport where skill is infinite and behavior admirable. They even wire up curlers in big tournaments so profanity is obscured.

My wife has offered me plentiful opportunity to gain proficiency on brooms over the years, so I have a substantial understanding of sweeping.

There is terminology associated with curling – skunk lines and raising and drawing (sounds like poker!) and hog lines and folks yelling “hard” and so forth. I have every expectation of learning all this, plus how to put my rock in the house and get myself on the broom and do the Manitoba tuck or two-step, etc., because I have enrolled in Eldercollege’s “Curling For Beginners”, being held all day Wednesday, October 26 at the Sun Parlour Curling Club in Leamington. I am on my way back to school with Doug Uysegui and colleagues for a one-day course on curling. Naturally, like any other person about to enter kindergarten, I’m nervous and excited.

As this is an Eldercollege course, I presume that folks at the Sun Parlour Curling Club will appreciate that I’m over age 55 and can’t afford to land on my backside on hard ice all too often. I rather hope that this course will prepare me for one of those bonspiel parties so I can get back to the roots of curling in a good bottle of single malt scotch whisky.

Eldercollege, for people age 55+, has several courses available in Leamington: bridge, wild foods you find in supermarkets, digital cameras, healthy therapies, and even a course that involves the Windsor Symphony. For more information on any of the courses or to register, call Eldercollege at the University of Windsor, 519-2533000 ext. 4944 and speak with Catherine.

Resource Network of Essex County, KEYS offers free programming for parents and children ages 0-6.

Build a forest! Help is

to collect and plant native seeds on Pelee Island

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is seeking volunteers for an event focused on forest restoration efforts. Taking place on Fri. Nov. 18 on Pelee Island, this is the second of a two-part event that provides volunteers with a chance to visit a globally rare habitat while helping to build a healthy and lasting forest community.

Pelee Island From Fields to Forest is part of NCC’s Conservation Volunteers program. Volunteers get out in the fresh, autumn air to first collect native acorns and other seeds (part one, held Oct. 1), then plant them (Nov. 18), helping to transform retired agricultural fields into functional and flourishing forests. There is also an optional nature hike for any participants staying on the island.

Join the Nature Conservancy for an adventure with impact! Register now for the second part of the From Fields to Forests Conservation Volunteers event happening Friday, November 18 beginning at 10 a.m. Bring a lunch and your

enthusiasm! Light snacks and drinks will be provided. To register, visit www.conservationvolunteers.ca, click on the Volunteer tab and find the event in the calendar, or contact Kristyn Ferguson at 1-877-343-3532, ext. 222 or Kristyn.Ferguson@natureconservancy.ca. Registration is limited.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Conservation Volunteers program engages people of all ages and experience levels in the protection of Canada’s biodiversity while providing a meaningful, hands-on experience in ecologically significant natural areas.

GECDSB enrolment up slightly

Almost 100 new teachers hired

After years of steady enrolment declines, the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) has experienced a slight increase in its student population for the 2011-12 school year. Due to retirements, resignations and the increase in the student population, the Board has hired almost 100 new people to full and parttime positions in order to meet staffing needs.

A decline in enrolment had been expected by the GECDSB, but in elementary schools there are 20 more students in classes this year than in 2010-11. There are currently 17 fewer secondary students enrolled this year, when a decline of 146 had been projected in the spring.

Details of the preliminary enrolment numbers were revealed to Trustees at the September 20th Board Meeting.

Enrolment at the elementary level for the 2011-2012 school year is 22,265. Secondary school enrolment this year is 12,623.

Ten Thousand Villages celebrates 65th anniversary

On Saturday, October 1st, Ten Thousand Villages in Leamington celebrated the 65th anniversary of the founding organization.

Pictured at left Shania Trepanier (left) and Karin Forshaw were kept busy inside the store. Volunteers and friends of the Leamington store were on hand to serve cake and help with the daylong celebration. Pictured at right, Dale Butler provided entertainment in the afternoon.

(SUN Photos)

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$15,000 damage in Hazelton Street house fire

Sixteen firefighters from the Leamington Fire Services responded to a house fire on Hazelton Street on Thursday morning, September 29 at approximately 10:45 a.m.

Careless cooking is believed to be the accidental cause of the blaze, which resulted in approximately $15,000 damage to the residential dwelling.

Firefighters spent just over an hour on the scene extinguishing the fire and cleaning up. Damage included fire, smoke and water.

Pictured above before the anniversary cake was cut, from left to right, are Tina Brown, Helen Koop, Gisela Schartner, Louise Langeman, and Irene Willms. (Submitted photo)

Young and old enjoy 1st annual Butterfly Release and Migration Celebration

Residents at Leamington Court Retirement Residence and students from Mrs. Lutsch’s Grade 2 class at Queen of Peace School celebrated the Monarch butterfly migration by releasing more than 200 butterflies on Thursday, September 29.

From 96-year-old Marjorie Fitzgerald, a Leamington Court resident, to 3-year-old Ava Dibbley, the excitement of watching as the magnificent Monarch butterflies transformed from chrysalis to butterflies brought smiles to all participants. The butterflies were released outside to begin their long journey south. Each fall thousands of Monarch butterflies migrate, descending on Leamington and the region en route to breeding grounds in Mexico.

The Monarch butterfly is a symbol of hope and long life, and Indian legend says that whispering a wish to one and releasing it will make that wish come true.

Grade 2 student Darko Alfaro Martinez wished for his butterfly to have a safe flight. “I wish that he flies to Mexico and makes it safe-

ly,” he said. “I wish that it has a nice trip to Mexico,” added classmate Darek Bilski.

Habitat loss has impacted

the number of migrating Monarchs severely and is a constant and serious threat.

The Essex Region Conservation Authority and Bev

Wannick, and Butterflies and Roses provided an educational video and discussion about the Monarch butterfly to the students and interested residents.

Darek Bilski

Darko Alfaro Martinez

Perpetua Hildrop and her mother Leamington Court resident 96-year-old Marjorie Fitzgerald enjoyed the Monarch release at Leamington Court.

(SUN Photos)

Mrs. Lutsch handing out butterflies

October 2, 2011

Celebrating 90 Years Jean Wales of Leamington

Family & Friends Celebrated with a small party. Thanks to all.

Happy 80th

Birthday John Huy

"Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old"

An open house will be held Saturday, October 8 at 932 Mersea Rd 7 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm. We invite you to join the celebration. Best wishes only.

Children ages 3 months to 6 years

Ask about our before & after school programs. Hours: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Meet ... Glen MacNeil

Some of you have heard Glen MacNeil performing at the Two Creeks Concert Series with the group ReGael. He is joined by Mark Crampsie (bass, guitar, vocals, octave mandolin and penny whistle), BJ Laub (percussion) and Ryan St. Denis (fiddle) playing a blend of Celtic, Cape Breton and Roots music. Glen will be back next year with some of his favourite Celtic songs, and he will also be following his musical journey of playing his original songs. “Music is like a highway we travel on, taking new roads to find out where we’re going,” said Glen.

Glen MacNeil is 46 years old and was born in 1965 in Toronto. When he was 2 years old his family moved back home to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, to a little place called Glenco Station. Music was around Glen all the time. His father played guitar and many of his relatives played and sang as well. They had lots of kitchen parties and neighbourhood gatherings, and these parties always involved singing and playing music. Glen said he never took any music lessons as a kid; there was never really the opportunity or the money. But he watched his dad a lot and was always amazed at how he could just pick up the guitar and play. That’s what he wanted to do also, just to be able to play and sing and have fun with it. Glen spent many hours in his room learning everything by ear. There was no internet back then!

Glen started playing out when he was around 15 years old in high school, and at this same time also wrote his first song. He said that the first songs he wrote were heavily influenced by his East Coast upbringing. Glen got in a band with a few friends and they started with some gigs at a local tavern. They had to bring an adult to watch over them because they were all underage. One of the fathers always came to chaperone and also run the sound system. Glen recalls this as a fun time in his life that he will never forget. They thought they were rock stars in the making.

Glen moved to Windsor, Ontario, in 1985 while looking for work in the area and has called Essex County home since then.

Describe your music: “I always think of myself as a singer/songwriter. At the end of the day I’m just a guy and his guitar,” said Glen. “I like to write and co-write with other songwriters. I like to write songs that have something to them, and it’s great fun to write a song now and again with a little humour or tongue firmly planted in cheek.” He says his music is all over the map – roots, folk, pop and Celtic.

Glen is looking forward to the next chapter of his music

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career. He will be doing a lot more solo work, but will put together a band for the larger shows by adding percussion, bass and fiddle, depending on the venue.

Most interesting gig: Glen played at the WFCU Center in Windsor. He and a friend, Brian Vanderpryt, entered a contest to write the theme song for the Special Olympics Summer Games and their song won. Glen had to sing the song as part of a show that was filmed live to TV so there wasn’t much room for error. The pressure was on but luckily everything worked out fine.

Brush with fame: Last year Glen got to share the stage at the Moonshine Cafe in Oakville, ON, with Canadian singer/ songwriter and country music star Patricia Conroy. She just recently co-wrote a couple of songs on Jimmy Rankin’s new CD.

Back a few years ago, Glen also got to do a songwriters’ circle with the late John Allan Cameron, the Canadian “Godfather of Celtic Music”, and with Canadian folk artist James Keelaghan at a festival in Perth.

Most significant gig: “Well, that festival in Perth was significant for sure. John Allen Cameron, who was originally from the same little place in Cape Breton where I was from, asked me to perform with him at the Stewart Park Festival,” said Glen. “It meant a lot to me because I always looked up to him, and he was giving me his stamp of approval as someone who could share the stage with him. I don’t know if I ever got the chance to tell him how much that meant to me. But it was a weekend I will never forget.”

CDs and recordings to date: “War of the World” – Common Ground (1995), “Coastlines” – ReGael (2004); “Just Imagine” – a tribute to Terry Fox (2005); “Yes! Let’s Hear It For John Allan Cameron” – a loving tribute album produced for one of Glen’s personal heroes and a true inspiration. It is a 2-disc CD. A song Glen co-wrote with his two brothers and a couple of good friends called “Cape Bretons Crying” is on the CD and is performed by Cyril MacPhee; “Chase Your Dreams” single – the theme for the Summer Games in Windsor (2009); “You Gave Me Life” single – Bone (Continued on page 19)

RONA clowning

around for SickKids

RONA staff members at stores across the province will be dressed in their clown best on Sat. Oct.8 to collect donations that will benefit the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The one-day event runs from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and will offer kid-friendly activities throughout the day including face painting, balloon animals and games. The RONA store in Leamington, located at 274 Talbot St. W., will also be offering a barbecue lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

“Most people can relate to SickKids, either through their own family’s experience, or by knowing someone the hospital has helped,” says Ben Leduc, Vice President - Retail, RONA Ontario. “SickKids does an extraordinary job providing medical care to thousands of children and their families throughout Ontario, and RONA is proud to be supporter. The community is encouraged to visit RONA this Saturday to enjoy the day’s activities and make a donation to the SickKids Foundation.

165 distracted driving related charges laid daily in OPP campaign

From September 12-18 the OPP conducted the third week of its “Phone in One Hand, Ticket in the Other” campaign and sadly more lives were lost due to inattentive drivers. Of the six fatal motor vehicle collisions that occurred within OPP jurisdiction the week of the campaign, two people were victims of an inattentive driver.

According to police, the vast majority of drivers overestimate their skills behind the wheel and under-estimate the risk associated with distracted driving. It seems that many drivers feel they are adequately skilled to drive while texting or talking on their cell phone.The OPP’s four one-week campaigns over the course of the year serve to heighten awareness about this dangerous driving behaviour and ultimately reduce collisions, but the OPP wants to remind motorists that enforcement of the distraction legislation is a priority every day and if caught, you can expect to be charged.

During the campaign, OPP officers laid an average of 165 distraction-related charges DAILY across the province. Using a cell phone or other electronic device while driving can result in a fine of $155 under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). Driving while watching an entertainment device can also result in a fine ($110) under of the HTA. Other forms of distracted driving can result in a charge of Careless Driving with fines ranging from $400 to $2,000, a possible licence suspension of up to two years and/or a jail term of not more than six months.

Thanks, From Will & Kate

Ms. Ilene Derbyshire, of Leamington, was very pleased when she went to her mailbox recently and found a letter bearing the marks “Buckingham Palace 08-09-11” and “Royal Mail”. Inside was a picture of the royal couple, William and Kate, and on the reverse was a nice thank you for the card she sent them congratulating them on their marriage April 29, 2011. The card reads: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were immensely touched that you should take the trouble to write as you did on the occasion of their Wedding and have been overwhelmed by the kind letters and cards that they have received. It was really thoughtful of you and Their Royal Highnesses wish to send you their warmest thanks and best wishes.

Meet Glen MacNeil

(Continued from page 18)

Marrow Awareness Campaign (2010); “Courage To Believe” EP – Tecumseh International Dragot Boat theme song (2010).

Glen is currently in the studio recording his first solo CD. In 5 year’s time: Glen says it’s hard to believe, but he can retire. He would like to perform at more festivals, house concerts and coffee houses. He will also be pursuing his songwriting career, and recording will keep him busy. He will also have a new website to promote his music and the next part of his musical journey.

If you could play with anyone who would it be?: “That’s a tough one,” said Glen. “I would love to have the chance to play with my dad again. He’s been gone almost 11 years now and I guess I miss what could have been.”

Where can we hear you play: “I’ve been very fortunate to have played all of Windsor and Essex County, including Tecumseh Corn Festival, Sandwich Town Festival, Summerfest, Dragon Boat Festival, Tilbury Fun Fest and Two Creeks Summer Festival to name a few,” Glen said. “Also at many pubs and venues all over the city, including the old Patrick O’Ryans, Kildare House, Mill Tavern, Dominion House, Mick’s Irish Pub, Caesars Windsor, Windsor Yacht Club and The WFCU Centre.

Glen will be shifting gears from pubs to coffee houses, festivals, private parties and patios, and he’s on the hunt for new venues to perform at. He will also be applying for the 2012 festival season. You just never know where he will pop up. Be sure to come out to the Last Friday Coffee House on October 28 at 7 p.m. at the Gallery Restaurant (lower level), 11 Queen Street in Leamington. Glen will be there.

Contact info: Glen MacNeil can be contacted at http:// www.myspace.com/glenmacneil, http://www.sonicbids. com/glenmacneil, email glenmacneil@live.ca, phone 519979-4160.

• “The most important part about UMEI is the deep faith that is intertwined with everything to do with UMEI.

• “UMEI strengthens students spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally all in four years.

• “Our teachers have encouraged us to become passionate, loving people and to become our true selves”.

“There isn’t any other school like UMEI!”

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Thursday, September 29th

vs London Nationals

Once again the Flyers gave up the first goal and ended up going down 2-0 in the first period but Tyler Quigley fired a shot under the crossbar that pulled the Flyers to within one late in the opening frame.

Five minutes into the second period Jared Dennis evened the score and it would remain tied at two goals apiece for the remainder of regulation, sending the Flyers to overtime for the first time this season.

Ron Soucie was the hero when he blasted a shot from the blueline and scored just 35 seconds into overtime to lift the Flyers to a 3-2 win. It was Soucie’s first game back since suffering a groin injury on September 9th. Soucie downplayed his individual effort and instead focused on the team as a whole. “It was good to get back and even better for us to get back on winning track,” Soucie said. Thursday’s win snapped a two game losing streak.

The Flyers and Nationals faced off on Thursday night with the Flyers winning 3-2 in overtime. London comes to town again this Thursday. (Sun photo)

showcase series

On Saturday, October 8th the Flyers will travel to St. Catharines to play in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League Showcase Event. The annual event has every team in the league playing an interlock game against a team in a different conference and it is well attended by scouts from various leagues, colleges and universities across North America. The Flyers will take on the Fort Erie Meteors from the Golden Horseshoe Conference at 4:30pm at the Seymour Hannah Sports and Recreation Facility in St. Catharines.

Upcoming Games:

HOME:

Thursday, October 6 vs London

Thursday, October 16 vs Chatham

AWAY:

Saturday, October 8 vs Fort Erie (Showcase Series in St. Catherines)

Sunday, October 9 @ Chatham Wednesday, October 12 @ LaSalle

Darien Ekblad made 28 saves in net to earn his first win of the season.

“We needed that one after our last couple losses,” said the rookie netminder. “It was a really good team effort.”

PINK AT THE RINK

Don’t forget to wear pink this Thursday for the annual PINK AT THE RINK night! There will be a bake sale and silent auction during the game to raise money for Breast Cancer Research and a special performance by the Wheatley Figure Skating Club during the first intermission.

Saturday, October 1st vs Lambton Shores

On Saturday the Flyers visited the Lambton Shores Predators who have spent the first month of the season near the top of the standings after spending the last few years as the pushover of the Western conference.

For the seventh consecutive game the Flyers gave up the first goal and Lambton Shores took a 1-0 lead into the second period, but Tony Spidalieri scored just 52 seconds in to tie the game at 1-1. Lambton Shores took a 2-1 lead early in the third but Mitchell Amante and Eric Leardi scored 41 seconds apart midway through the final period to give the Flyers the 3-2 win, including their first road victory of the season.

With their two wins last week the Flyers jumped from 8th place to a three-way tie for third in the Western Conference standings with Lambton Shores and St. Thomas.

Despite the two wins, they know they still have a lot of work to do to get to the level of play they will be happy with. “We’re not capitalizing on the powerplay and we need to do a better job of staying out of the (penalty) box,” Ekblad said. “Once we get it all together and we start to gel as a team we’ll be better off.”

NOTES: Forward Matt Ogden left Thursday’s game with an upper body injury and did not play Saturday. He is listed as day-to-day…Defence man Cole Chevalier has voluntarily returned to the Belle River Canadiens due to school and work commitments…Forward Alex Seguin lea ds the team in scoring with two goals and four assists...The Flyers are going to be very busy with 13 games in the month of October compare d to only 6 games in September.

The Flyers celebrate after Ron Soucie scored the overtime winner on Thursday. (Sun photo)

Erie Shores Ladies Club Champions

Leamington’s Alyssa Getty, age 14, a grade 9 student, at Kingsville District High School, won the WECSSAA High School Girls

Golf title on Mon. Sept. 26 and the SWOSSAA Girls

Golf title on Thurs. Sept. 29 despite battling a nasty head cold and windy, rainy conditions for both tournaments. Getty heads to Ottawa next week to compete at OFSAA at the Girls Golf Festival with a field of 130 girls from across the province. Getty also won the Junior Girls Golf Award last Sunday at the 26th annual Essex-Kent Tournament of Champions where she fired a 75 to defend her title at the Links of Kent in Chatham. Pictured above, Alyssa is pictured receiving her trophy at the Tournament of Champions from tournament director Phil Jacob.

Pictured above are the 2011 Erie Shores Ladies Club Champions. From left to right: Annie Pump (18-Hole Runner-Up); Debbie Dunmore (18-Hole Champion); Mary Lappan, Erie Shores Ladies League President; Sue O’Hara (9-Hole Champion); Val Gherasim (9 Hole Runner-Up). (Photo submitted)

The Roma Club/Bennett

Provincial Women’s E Champions

from

and Essex

brought home the

Tammy Pearce and Meghan Montminy.

Sloppy conditions for Thurs. golf final

With the golf course closed until the afternoon this past Thursday, due to heavy amounts of rainfall, it turned out to be a wet and soggy afternoon where only 27 players braved the sloppy conditions on the last day of play in the Erie Shores Men’s Thursday Night League.

Last year’s winners, Team 1, captained by Paul BunnettJones, finished off the campaign in strong form picking up a perfect 12 points for a grand total of 129 and a half points. However, this year, that total left them alone in second place, 13 and a half points behind the first place winning Team 7 led by Captain Yves Lanteigne who picked up a grand total of 143.

Finishing in third spot with 125 points was Team 4, captained by Frank Dick. That gave them a 19-point edge over fourth place finishers Tim Tiessen and Team 9 who were one better than Captain Gary Alderson and Team 2 who ended up with 105 points. Finishing another 14 points back in sixth place with 91 points was Captain Kirk Bowman and Team 11. Team 8, led by Gary Bondy, was next with 81 points while Ken Steingart and Team 12 held down eighth place with 76 points.

The remaining four teams’ captains finishing between ninth to twelfth place included Gord Anderson (Team 3), Abe Bergen (Team 5), Kyle Flewelling (Team 6) and Ken Cobby (Team 10).

Wet conditions delay senior Talbot Trail scramble

By Bob McLean

The final senior scramble had to be postponed for one week as very wet conditions kept the carts to cart paths only. As a result on Tuesday, September 27, there were only 54 enthusiastic seniors ready to challenge the tough rough and wet overall conditions. The scores for the day reflected the obstacles that the course presented to the senior players. Only one participant was able

to achieve a score under 40. Mike Wright, despite shooting a 7 on #4, came in with a very impressive 39. Some other golfers in the 69-79 fared well despite the challenges. Don Willan achieved a very praiseworthy 43, and Tom Hyatt scored a commendable 44. Vic Reynaert shot a solid 45. Homer Vandervecht travelled the 9 holes in 46. Other division members who achieved 50 or less were: Bob Patchett, Paul R.

Brown, Larry Hillman, Neil Adamson, Terry Bee, Pete Daudlin, and Ed Woelk. Other golfers who fired 55 or less were: Bill Parr, Hal Wigle, Rene Paquin, Hadley Pinch, Bob MacWilliam and Ray Ozorio. In the 57-69y group, Rick Thompson led the way with a terrific 42. He was closely followed by long hitter Larry Haggitt, who fired a noteworthy 43. Bill Rutgers and Bill Ward played well to card 44s. Other golfers

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FAMILY LIFE ’N STYLE EXPO Oct. 21 & 22 at the Complex. Fri Oct. 21 is LADIES NIGHT OUT! Ladies – Bring a Friend:

• 5-6 p.m. take part in a FREE yoga class with 4 yoga instructors to lead you – plus, we’re introducing Mom & Baby Yoga this fall at the Complex.

• 7 p.m. Alpha Laser Health Centre demo on how to de-stress your busy life.

• 7:30-9 p.m. Fashion Show by Leamington’s boutiques. Sat. Oct. 22:

Vendor displays, demonstrations, lots of door crasher sales (see program for details) and lots of prizes to be won throughout the Expo! Plus informative Speaker Series every ½ hour on Saturday.

• Interactive displays for kids – ages 5-12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. can learn about SUGAR SHOCKERS and reading food labels, etc.

• Arts Centre (painting) and Miss Nancy’s Early Childhood Music interactive booths.

• The Autism Society + Love Bug Children’s Shop – first 15 adults at the booth receive $15.00 GC.

Check out all the Expo specials and door crasher sales at www.leamington.ca/residents/recreation_guide.asp

• Meet Dr. Angelina Chan and the Obstetrics Unit and Dr. Rob Stapleton offering epidural services.

• Meet Dr. Sheila Horen and the Assess Restore Unit – guiding seniors through transition.

• Strong Snoring & Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Clinic – sign up for a free consultation.

• Keynote speaker Dr. Stephen West on Sat. Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. will lead a live healing demo – activate your lymphatic immune system to eliminate pain, weight loss, high blood pressure, neck and back pain. Endocrine glands do the work to heal you.

• WIN! $600 travel voucher from CAA Leamington – contest details and entry form at the CAA booth during the Expo.

Come for a tour of the Complex. There are no initiation fees or sign-up fees, just one compact fee. The Complex offers over 50 fitness and aquafitness classes which are all included in the annual membership fee. Plus, you can enroll in adult karate, racquetball/squash, Tae Kwon Do, pickleball and badminton leagues or try scuba or adult swim lessons. Meet with a personal trainer to help you set new goals! Live an ‘in motion’ lifestyle at the Complex.

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who earned 50 or less were: Mike Getty, Ray La Pierre, and Richard Humber. The 80+ division found the conditions extra difficult last week. Dick Mackenzie led this section with a praiseworthy 51. He was closely followed by Jack Cochrane’s fine 52. Al Stockwell played very commendably to merit a 54. Ray Allen at 56 and Roger Beaupre at 58 were the only other group members to break 60. Other participants who de-

serve credit for weathering the soppy conditions were: Murray Cascadden, Bill Westrop and Jim Ascott. Belly Up: Paul Azinger sparks a new trend on the PGA in 1999 when he starts using a trimmeddown long putter which he anchors against his belly. Going Graphite: The graphite shaft debuts in 1973. The space-age material offers rigidity, lightness, and increased strength over steel shafts.

The Closing Awards Night with dinner and prizes for everyone takes place this Thursday at 7 p.m. Many thanks go out to the longtime generous league sponsor, Canadian Tire of Leamington, and to the new golf ball sponsor, Ray Bezaire and Just Cork-It, The Wine Making Place Limited in Leamington. Also, the league thanks Golf Professional Kyle Stewart and the Pro Shop staff, Manager Michelle Koop and the Clubhouse staff, Office Administrator Kim DeJong, and members Larry Stahl, Bill Slater, Roger Cote and PBJ for all their help this year.

Denture Cobras

Leamington, Wheatley, Kingsville

County

Women’s E Provincial Slo Pitch Championship title from London. The ladies competed September 9-11 in the provincial tournament. Pictured here are the team members, in back from left to right, are Heather LeBrun, Sarah Brophey, Kerri Froese, Nancy Williams, Tammy Comartin, Kristy Kassian, Lee Liddle, Coach Bill Wilson and Coach James Bennett “JB”.

In front, left to right, are Amy Jones, Amy Howe, Shannon Howson, Brenda Lambe, Patti Howe, Katie Allison, Becky Lamb and Breanna Lamb. Absent from the photo were Chrissie Stead,

Ladies golf league holds closing day scramble

The Annual Closing Day scramble with the 9 and 18 hole ladies was held on Sept 27. The foursome winners were Lisa Sawatzky, Gloria Thiessen, Gail Brown and Ilene Roberts. The threesome winners were Ann Johnston, Carolyn Kelly and Sue O’Hara.

Annie Pump was presented with a hole-in-one pin for getting a hole-in-one on #16 using a 3 wood for 178 yards from the men’s tee that day. Well done Annie!

The Royal Canadian Golf Association winner was Rachel Morin and the runnerup was to Lisa Sawatzky.

The Jan Pearson Most Improved Golfer Award went to Rachel Morin who brought her handicap from 44 to 32. Honourable mentions go to Mary Wilson and Gwen Tonary.

The Unico Players of the months were Lisa Sawatzky (May), Gwen Tonary (June), Erika Grabb (July), Gail Brown (August) and Debbie Dunmore (September).

The Year-End Ringer Board winners are as follows:

Low Gross Flight A: 1st –

Deb Dunmore; 2nd – Mary

Jean Paulin; 3rd – Diana Jones; 4th – Tym Brannagan.

Low Gross Flight B: 1st – Lisa Sawatzky; 2nd –Ann Johnston; 3rd – Mary Hrynewich; 4th – Mary Wilson, 5th – Carolyn Kelly; 6th – Erika Grabb.

Low Gross Flight C: 1st – Emily Oldenburg; 2nd –Lisa Fehr; 3rd – Rachel Morin; 4th – Jo-Anne Smith.

Low Gross Flight D: 1st – Lynda McAnally; 2nd –Mary Lappan; 3rd – Terry Perkes; 4th – Gwen Tonary; 5th – Gail Brown.

Most Pars per Flight A: 1st – Annie Pump; 2nd Beth

Lougheed; 3rd Nancy Flynn; 4th Lynne Towle.

Most Pars per Flight B: 1st – Carol Quinn; 2nd –Anne Badz; 3rd Jeanne Manners; 4th Sherri Michaelis; 5th Jan Pearson.

Most Pars per Flight C: 1st Muriel Davey; 2nd –Essie Gulliver; 3rd – Leita Vines.

Most Pars per Flight D: 1st – Gloria Thiessen; 2nd –Louise Gagne; 3rd – Dorothy Mastronardi; 4th – Anne Dick; 5th – Marilyn Omstead.

The Most Chip-Ins for the field was a tie with 6 each. The winners were Essie Gulliver, Gloria Thiessen and Lynda McAnally.

Heinz Ladies Wrap Up Golf Season

Thursday, October 6

HOWIE�MANDEL Saturday, October 15

DURAN�DURAN Saturday, October 22 A Cappella Sensation STRAIGHT�NO�CHASER Saturday, November 5

THUNDER�FROM� DOWN�UNDER Friday, November 18

TRACE�ADKINS Saturday, November 19

Unico is a very generous sponsor of the ladies golf league. Once a month they pick a player of the month who receives a box full of Unico products. Pictured above, from left to right, are the players of the month for 2011: Lisa Sawatzky, Gail Brown, Gwen Tonary, Erika Grabb and Debbie Dunmore. – Submitted photo

The golf season for the Heinz Ladies League has come to an end. This year’s winners, from left to right, are Erika Grabb (low putts), Annie Pump (low gross), Mary Ann Sherman (most improved). Absent from photo is Linda Whittle (low net). (Submitted photo)

Peewee majors weather ‘The Storm’

The Gabriele’s Southpoint Peewee Majors tied in a game versus the LaSalle Sabres and won against a strong Erie North Shore Storm team.

In the first game of the weekend the Southpoint Capitals hosted the LaSalle Sabres on the Heinz rink. The Sabres scored two quick goals early in the first and then capitalized early in the second to go up 3-0. A goalie change after the third goal sparked a little fire inside the team as they finished the second period extremely strong.

A couple of key saves made by Cristian Santos gave the team life, and early in the third stanza Brett Enns capitalized on the power

play with assists going to Zack Dillen and Dawson Iles. At the 8:49 mark the Capitals got another power play goal by Brennan Hancock, set up nicely by Enns. Forty seconds later the Caps knotted the game with a goal by Rory DiNiro from Darrin DiMenna and Jack Hannigan.

The Capitals valiantly tried to get the go-ahead goal; however, the Sabres tender was able to stave off the offensive attack. The Capitals outshot the Sabres 21 to 18 finishing in a 3-3 tie.

Sunday, the Capitals made the long journey to Kingsville. The newly formed Erie North Shore Storm hoped to make up for a preseason loss

at the hands of Gabriele’s Southpoint Capitals.

Southpoint opened the scoring midway through the second as Camden Driedger went hard to the Storm net and scored a power play goal from Zack Dillen and Jared Hillier.

With only one second remaining in the second period on the power play, Evan Loveless netted the eventual game winner, set up by Luc Ribble and Rory DiNiro.

The Storm wasn’t over though. As the game heated up with a playoff-like atmosphere, they were able to finally solve Cristian Santos, scoring halfway through the third. With some strong battling in front of the Capitals’ net minder, the Caps weathered the Storm and the game finished 2-1 in favour of the Caps.

Outshooting the Storm 30 to 15, a strong performance from Erie’s goalie kept this game extremely close.

Next weekend the Peewee Majors travel to Whitby for their first tournament of the year. Please remember to check out the website www. southpointminorhockey. com and support your local Minor Hockey teams!

Southpoint’s Rory DiNiro and Luc Ribble battle for the puck as Evan Loveless looks for the rebound versus Erie North Shore in Kingsville. (Photo submitted)

Cristian Santos dives out to make the save versus LaSalle Saturday night in the Tomato Capital as Jared Hillier looks on. (Photo submitted)

Atom majors come up short

The Southpoint Capital Uni-Fab Atom Majors fell short on Saturday to Windsor Jr. Spitfires 4-2.

The Caps were down by a score of 3-0 early in the third but tried to rally back and scored two quick goals 20 seconds apart. This was not enough as the Spitfires got the insurance marker they needed a few minutes later to seal the game 4-2.

The Caps had a few good missed opportunities in this game, and just couldn’t find the back of the net. Goal scorers were Cam Taouil and Matt Carvalho with assists going to Trent Pickle, Evan Nassif and Hayden Pilmer.

The Caps’ next game is Sunday, October 9 at 4:00 p.m. in Leamington when they host Erie Northshore Storm (Harrow-Kingsville).

Novice majors face

Amherstburg

It was at the Wheatley Area Arena where Southpoint met Amherstburg for a pretty intense match the afternoon of Saturday, October 1. At one point in the second period it was a 5 on 3 with Amherstburg having the two-player advantage. However, it was Caleb Babkirk who stood out by playing hard and making sure Amherstburg was not able to score during that challenging point in the game. Caleb earned the Hard Hat for the game, leading the team as Captain for the Capitals’ next game in Tecumseh on Saturday, October 8 at 6 p.m. Stars gain a win over the Capitals.

Bantam

AEs drop weekend tilt

The Mills Farm Drainage Southpoint Capital Bantam AEs travelled to Tecumseh on Saturday evening to take on the Eagles. A huge convoy of friends and family supported the players by making the 40-minute trip north.

Unfortunately, the good guys failed to provide a good effort and lost handily. The coaching staff was not thrilled at the effort after winning the prior weekend with what Coach Wiper calls his “lunchbox team”. The kids have to “raise the bar” if they want to improve this year. The coaching staff believes in this team!

The Caps play next weekend against the Chatham Cobras.

The New 2012 Lexus

Erie Shores progs golfers wrap it up for the season

Canadian CrissCross

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

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St. John The Evangelist

60 Erie Street N., Leamington 519-326-3111 Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Church East West Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 a.m.

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

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Calvary Baptist Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-326-0876 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church 3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372 Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

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Faith Everlasting Congregational Church 589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994 Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

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

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

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311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

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

Thurs. Bible Study 7 p.m. 3rd Sat of mth Worship Sercvice 6:30 pm

MENNONITE

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269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services 10:50 a.m. (Summer 10 a.m.)

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

Sunday Worship Services

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727

Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m.

Summer Worship Services

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

Sunday Worship Services

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

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

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

South Point Community Church

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

Sunday Gatherings 10 a.m.

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Iglesia La Buena Semilla

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

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

PENTECOSTAL

FGT Family Church

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

Sunday Worships 9:15 & 11 a.m.

Leamington Christian Centre

98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.

English/Spanish 6:30 p.m.

The Erie Shores golfers completed their progs season in style on Tuesday, September 27. Many thanks go out to Kyle Stewart and his staff for helping to organize the day. The group is also grateful to Michelle Koop and her group for an excellent prime rib dinner. A special thank you goes out to Mike Toth, the ever hard working greenskeeper, who got the course ready after all the rain last Monday. A highly commendable job from all the staff at Erie Shores. As for the games, the finale featured 12 four-man teams with equal handicaps. The team that captured the most quota points was the big winner. This year was a runaway when the team of Ken Segedin, Bill Gherasim, Brian Plumb and Jeff Brown posted a marvelous +23. In actuality, the team only needed Jeff Brown’s score of +17, which was 8 points better than the total of the second place team. The second place team was comprised of Ward Hutchins, Fred Klassen, Brett Madden and Frank Dick. In third place, with a combined score of + 2, was Steve O’Hara, Jim Jones, Bill Conn and Garth Dennereley.

In the skins department, only 4 skins were handed out. Many net birdies were had but sawed off because more than one person had a birdie on the same hole. Winning one skin was Jim Jones on hole 15, a par 5. Three skins were won by Tom Miehl, on hole #3 (par 3), #8 (par 4) and on #13 (par 3). All skins were counted as team skins and the winnings were divided equally.

Templo Christiano De Leamington

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

Sunday Worship Services 3 p.m.

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel 6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 p.m.

United Pentecostal Church 312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056

Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541

Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m. (English) 10:30 a.m. (English/Children’s Liturgy) 10:30 a.m. (OLBS, Wheatley, English), 3 p.m. (Spanish), 7 p.m. (Youth) St. Joseph’s Church 310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. (English)

Sunday Masses: 9 a.m. (Italian, English), Noon (Portuguese, English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite) 280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

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

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Leamington United Church 9 John Street, Leamington

Over the season, the convenors kept track of the total points earned. There was a 3-way tie for most points earned. The winnings were shared between Bob Gray, Jack Martin and Ken Steingart. They each earned 37 points. Also there was the big money winner – Norm Beattie. Through a combination of being on the winning team, timely skins and overall points each week, Norm made the most money. He fondly considers his fellow golfers as his personal ATM. In all, it was a great season. The weather was, at times, an obstacle. Great fun was had by all. A wonderful group of gentlemen participated faithfully throughout the year. Everyone looks forward to all of the progs members returning. Have a safe and healthy winter.

Golden Years

mini golf

On September 29, 47 golfers signed in at Colasanti’s for the weekly Thursday morning mini golf game.

At the finish the big bucks for low total of 242 were handed out by the hard working leader Bill Taylor to Team #3 – Rose Taylor, Bill Mayville and Kathy Bradley. Second place with 247 went to Team #5 – Julia Kos, Moe Scratch and Gerry Wilkinson. Third place went to Team # Queens – Barry Sweet, Stan Vickery and Neil Quick with 249.

Leading the way with the first shot straight into the hole was Barry Sweet with 6. Next with 4 aces came Mary Ann Vickery (a run of three in a row), Bill Taylor and Marie Lasi. Four each dropped for Cam Keith, Julia Gos, Bill Mayville, Andy Orsini, Liz Scratch, Doug Vickery, Mavis Rutter and Stan Vickery. Two each sunk for Barb Arner, Iggy Arner, Pete Daudlin, Laurie Hylton, Frank Lesi, Winnie Moore, Linda Walsh, Gerald Wilkinson and Stu Whoever. Sinking one apiec were Cheryl Allan, Janet Annison, Kathy Bradley, Ethel Ferguson, Carolyn Daudlin, Margaret Graham, Gary Honey, Mary MacRae, Angus MacRae, Eileen McIntosh, Duane McIntosh, John Murphy, Neil Quick, Moe Scratch, Barb Symes, Shirley Thiessen, Bill Ward and Eva Watsernam.

Anyone can join the Golden Years mini golfers for a fun time every Thursday morning at 9:30 at Colasanti’s for a $10 annual membership fee and only $5 per week.

Progs Golf second-place team, from left to right: Frank Dick, Ward Hutchins, Fred Klassen and Brett Madden.

Progs Golf third-place team, from left to right: Jim Jones, Steve O’Hara, Garth Dennerley and Bill Conn.

From left to right, the Progs Golf first-place team consisted of Ken Segedin, Jeff Brown, Bill Gherasim and Brian Plumb (absent).

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The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington CULTURE & RECREATION - FACILITY ATTENDANT

The Human Resources Office will receive resumes for the above noted position. Under the direction of the Operations Coordinator, this position will be responsible for performing the overall janitorial and maintenance of the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and assisting with the efficient operation of all the physical plant equipment associated with the operation of the arenas and swimming pool. For complete details regarding this position’s duties, qualifications and wage rate please visit our website at www.leamington.ca or visit the Municipal Office at 111 Erie St. N., Leamington. APPLICATION DEADLINE is: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2011.

STEELBUILDINGS

DO-IT-YOURSELF STEELBUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Make an offer! Ask about FREE DELIVERY, most areas! CALLFOR QUICK QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

BUILDING SALE... FINALCLEARANCE. "ROCK BOTTOM PRICES" 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16

$20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

A-Z Technical Bldg. Systems Inc.: PreEngineered Steel Buildings. Since 1978! Stamp drawings & leasing available. Ask for Wally: Toll-Free at 1-877743-5888, Fax (416) 626-5512. www.a-ztech.on.ca.

A-Z DRIVERS WANTED AZ SINGLE US HWY- $0.40 per mile to $0.45 per mile. PAID border crossing (picks and drops). Consistent miles & busy freight. Excellent benefit plan. Call 7 Days per week @ Toll-Free 1-888-213-9401, www.transportjobs.net.

LOOKING FOR OWNER-OPERATORS - To and from the U.S.. Home Weekends, Benefit Package Available. Send resume (including references) by fax to: 519-523-4763 or CALLToday 519-523-9705.

HELPWANTED

JOURNEYPERSON INDUSTRIAL

MECHANIC - 2 positions - The City of Regina is looking for 2 permanent, full-time Journeyperson Industrial Mechanics, one in the Water Operations Branch & one in the Wastewater Treatment Branch. For more information and to apply, please Careers.Regina.ca Closing: October 19, 2011.

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PERSONALS

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WANTED

Are you a business looking to expand or relocate into Saskatchewan? Are you interested in a partnership or joint venture with a successful Metis Institution? If the answer to the above questions is YES, please give me a call today. Please contact: Steve Danners (306) 657-4880, steve@clarencecampeau.com.

BUSINESS OPPS.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPS.

PART-TIME JOBS - Make your own schedule, sell chocolate bars to make $$$, decide where and when you sell, start and stop when you want. Tel: 1-800-383-3589.

AZ FASTApproved Drivers Wanted. Full-time, average trip 500 mile radius. Home throughout the week, competitive rates, benefits & Incentive Program. Paid waiting time & border crossings. TOLL-FREE 1-800-5672609 Ext. 230, Fax: 519-644-9059, www.elginmotorfreight.com.

HIRING LOG TRUCKS. Fuel price protection, cost of living assistance, paid every 15 days, long and short term contracts. Contact Darren Brownlie at Alberta Pacific Forest Industries, Mon.-Thurs., 7-5p.m. at 1-800-661-5210 (ext. 8173). After hours 780-689-7804 or email: darren.brownlie@alpac.ca; www.alpac.ca.

Bow Mar GM and Cheyenne Motor Products Ltd. are General Motors Retailers looking to hire motivated AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Journeyman's preferred but will look at all apprentice technicians as well. Wages will be based on experience and we have a great benefit package. Both dealerships are located in Northeast Saskatchewan in a very progressive and picturesque area. Please visit our websites (bowmargm.ca) and (cheyenne motorproducts.com). Please forward resumes by fax 306-873-4746 or email bowmargm@yahoo.ca Attn.: Curtis Bowditch, General Manager. Expanding Dodge dealership requires Journeyman AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Thriving vibrant community. Wages $38.00 & up. Excellent benefits, relocation bonus. Fax resume 306-463-6808 email: jason@energydodge.com. Kindersley, Sask.