Southpoint Sun October 6, 2010

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Volunteers recognized for community service

Approximately 120 local volunteers in the Leamington community were recognized on Tuesday, September 28 at the Municipality of Leamington’s 2010 Volunteer Recognition Reception held at the Leamington Marina pavilion.

Deputy Mayor Rob Schmidt was the evening’s master of ceremonies introducing representatives from 31 various service clubs, groups, organizations and committees that work throughout the year for the betterment of the community.

A token gift cooler bag and Municipal lapel pin were given to each recipient from members of Leamington Council. During the evening the familiar sound of pagers went off, and Leamington firefighters were called away in true volunteer fashion to a call for service.

The 2010 Service to the Community Award was presented to the Leamington Salvation Army.

Captain Corvin Vincent and Food Bank Coordinator Jennifer Robinson were on hand to accept the award. The Salvation Army proved to be a valuable help in the wake of the tornado that devastated area residents in June. The Salvation Army volunteers were quick to respond with

2010 Citizen of the Year Award

Margaret Ross was named as the 2010 Volunteer of the Year during the Municipality’s annual volunteer recognition reception last week. It was as clear as the image of Margaret reflected in this silver platter that she has volunteered many years in different groups throughout her life. Pictured here, Mayor John Adams presented the silver platter to Margaret. (Sun Photo)

on-site deliveries and help, as well as quickly securing a mobile kitchen unit from the Hamilton area that was used in Leamington.

“My heart was broken to see the devastation… We got in gear to bring relief to the town… I’d like to reassure everyone that the Salvation Army will be here for

the town for a long time carrying out our mission – heart to God, hand to man,” said Captain Vincent. “This is where I call home now, and I love it here,” he added.

The final award of the evening was the 2010 Citizen of the Year Award, which was presented to lifelong volunteer Margaret Ross.

Mrs. Ross has been a great role model for the younger generation as a teacher and counselor during her career and has worked with various groups including the Sun Parlour Nature Club, Leamington Horticultural Society, Leamington Hospital Auxiliary, United Church Women and more. She received a silver platter and glass keepsake plaque for her achievement. “You do it for the town; you do it for the people and you meet a lot of great people, but you also do it for yourself as well… It makes you feel good to be involved and you meet great people,” said Mrs. Ross.

Migration Festival Outdoor Show

The Town of Kingsville is presenting the 41st Annual Migration Festival from October 15-17 in Kingsville. The Outdoor Show returns this year with the Jack Miner Open Duck & Goose Calling Contests and a Trout Pond for children. Sunday activities include the Predator Bird Show at 12 noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. in the lower bowl of Lakeside Park, and the Essex Kent Dog Retriever Show at 3 pm. The Windsor Woodcarvers will be on display and hosting a competition on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For vendor application forms or to register for the calling contest, visit www.migrationfestival.ca.

Be sure not to miss the Migration Market taking place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kingsville District High School. While there, don’t miss the Children’s Festival and the Migratory Birds of Flight Art Show and Competition. Everyone’s favourite parade, the Migration Festival Parade, gets underway at 10: 30 a.m. on Saturday, October 16 on Main Street.

New for 2010 – make sure to get your numbered Commemorative Goose Bands. They make ideal gifts for adults and children alike and come complete with necklace or lanyard. For more information, please visit www.migrationfestival.ca or contact the Town of Kingsville.

Department Fire Code Inspector Mike Ciacelli. (Sun Photo)

Food Bank

By Sheila McBrayne

One local business has put their money where their mouth is, and is challenging others to follow suit, all in the name of the local Food Bank.

Ron Hutchins and Dan Chorba, owners of DH&C Mechanical in Leamington, handed over a cheque for $1,000 to Food Bank Coordinator Jennifer Robinson last week to help the local Food Bank, operated through The Salvation Army, meet their immediate and future needs.

The idea started a couple of weeks ago when DH&C Office Manager Tammy Chorba was listening to the local news on the radio and was upset to hear that the local Food Bank was in need of donations to keep up with demand. Hutchins and Chorba agreed that as a business they should help. The idea is to inspire other businesses to give as well. “With Thanksgiving coming up, we’re thankful for all we have and it seemed right to give back to the community who has supported us over the years,” said Ron.

The Salvation Army Food Bank currently services approximately 280 families. This number balloons to up to 350 in January and February. At present the Food Bank needs canned vegetables, pancake mix and syrup, crackers, cookies and any other items. “Now until Christmas will be very busy for us. This donation will probably be used towards the Christmas campaign,” said Robinson. Each year The Salvation Army Food Bank hands out approximately 275 hampers to families just prior to Christmas. The hampers include food, treats, toys and a turkey. “This will be my fourth Christmas here. Last year we were 80 turkeys short, but several last minute donations came through and we made it. We always seem to pull it off,” she said. The Salvation Army works with the Toys For Tots program to ensure every child receives a toy.

The Salvation Army also

has an “adopt a family or child” program. Residents can ask The Salvation Army to specifically “adopt” a family and purchase presents for all or donate money towards that family.

“The Leamington community is so good. Everyone is very generous and we even sometimes share our wealth with the Windsor Food Bank, which is really in need,” said Robinson. Locally, several greenhouse growers have donated peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes and potatoes. We have lots of fresh produce, which a lot of Food Banks don’t have,” said Robinson.

Christmastime is when a lot of people think of The Salvation Army and are more apt to donate during the festive season. What people don’t realize is that The Salvation Army is used year round. In fact, January and February are the busiest times and when donations are needed most.

The Salvation Army also provides hot dinners every other Thursday from their 88 Setterington Street location. The next dinner is October 21 at 6 p.m. The Salvation Army started the free dinner program two and half years ago and serves up to 100 people each week. “It varies every time, but can be anywhere between 50 and 100 people,” said Robinson. To make a donation to The Salvation Army Food Bank, contact Jennifer Robinson at 519-326-0319.

DH&C Mechanical has been proudly owned and operated by Ron Hutchins and Dan Chorba since they established in March 1997. Both Ron and Dan, as owners, continue to take pride in working in the field with their licensed and highly qualified employees in residential and commercial projects.

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Thanks (for) Giving

Editor

This weekend as we all gather with family and friends to give thanks for all that we have and cherish, let’s also give thanks for what we don’t have.

Office Manager JAN WATSON

Advertising Sales SHANNON MATHESON

The majority of us don’t have to worry about where our next meal will come from. We can be thankful for this, or we can act on it and make a difference. Giving to the local Food Bank is a win-win situation. Not only are you helping the less fortunate, it will also make you feel like a better person.

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We don’t have to worry about making sure our children have the necessities of life. We have food, shelter and security. We can be thankful for this, or we can make sure that another family shares that same piece of mind. Donate to the Salvation Army to make sure that no child goes without a toy this Christmas.

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We don’t have to worry about being alone. Most of us will have more than one Thanksgiving gathering and probably may have to turn down an offer. How lucky we truly are to have our family and friends close enough to us to share a Thanksgiving meal. Not everyone is so fortunate. Many workers have left behind family to work here. And some just don’t have family or friends close by. Reach out to those who may be alone.

We don’t have to think about our safety. We take this for granted, but we do live in one of the safest countries in the world. Not all countries are so fortunate. We mainly hear, see and read about the ongoing wars that plague other countries. We give thanks to our own brave men and women who choose to make a difference and take on this cause and call it their own.

We have much to give thanks for, but more importantly, to all those who give to others and help others, we say thanks for giving.

I’m guilty of not checking my Facebook on a regular basis. I just find I don’t have time to keep up with my 181 “friends” and their daily happenings. Like most people I signed up on Facebook about two years ago and I admit that for the first few months I was hooked.

I was addicted to checking my Facebook every morning, throughout the day and every night before I went to bed. I was working from home at the time, which allowed me to follow Facebook throughout the day. It soon got boring. It didn’t take long for the Dedazzled updates and Farmville requests to start to get on my nerves. I didn’t have time to read their updates, let alone play these games. And I found it amazing that people posted the oddest mundane statements, like “I’m reading a book right now”, or “Just got back from grocery shopping”. Really? I can’t believe people think this is newsworthy enough to post…

I used to accept friend requests readily, now I only check for friend requests about once a month and I’m much more selective. If I didn’t know who someone was I’d look them up in a yearbook. Now, I’ve come to realize that if I need to look them up in high school memories, I really don’t need to share my information with them.

I’m always amazed at who wants to be friends. Many of my Facebook friends were never really friends before the internet. I guess it’s great for connecting with old friends, but it doesn’t take long to realize why you haven’t talked to them in years. Once you’ve caught up on relevant gossip and snooped through some photos, what’s left to keep you connected? I’ve actually had to go back and “unfriend” some people who I had accepted in my preliminary months of Facebook.

It sounds terrible, but it’s really not that bad. I’ve often thought I should just shut down my Facebook account, but I have to admit I would miss it. I’ve decided that like all things in life, everything in moderation is okay. My neighbour says she shut down her Facebook account because it was taking over her life and she’s an “all-or-nothing” kind of gal. Now I’m down to 180 “friends”. I wouldn’t go so far as to quit cold turkey, but I’ve certainly curtailed my Facebook usage.

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Thanksgiving is this weekend. What are you are thankful for?

JUSTIN WRIDE

“I’m thankful for attending the literacy program and continuing through to get my Grade 12.”

Location: ESL & Literacy Programs, Mill Street.

“I’m thankful for the opportunity to see my kids growing up in this country and to have a job so I can support them.”

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Cat over-population – spay or neuter is the solution

After the events of the last few weeks I feel that I have to sit and write this letter concerning the complete and utter disregard for cats in this area. I recently rescued a kitten that was in the middle of Road 15; her littermate had already been run over and killed. I went to every house asking if the cats belonged to them and everyone said no, so I brought her home and she has joined my extended family of rescues. Then a couple of weeks ago my husband and I were coming home from our shop and there on Road 15 were kittens all over the road. We stopped and saw that a carrier must have been thrown into the ditch (it is a deep ditch) and the impact had knocked the door off and the kittens were climbing up out of the ditch. If the door had not broken off I doubt that anyone would have realized they were there. We scooped all of them up with the help of two ladies from Michigan who had stopped when they saw our predicament. Thankfully my vet has stepped in to help me find these poor little cats homes. I do rescue animals myself, but 6 more would be incredibly difficult for me to undertake.

The Town of Leamington is considering a bylaw restricting the number of cats per household. This is not the answer to this over-population problem. The solution is to have these animals spayed and neutered. It is heartbreaking when you hear of the incredible numbers of animals that are being euthanized and it is terribly wrong! The City of Edmonton brought in new laws for cat licenses and roaming laws and it has been a success. The number of cats euthanized dropped dramatically and a lot of cats were returned home from being lost because they had their tag or microchip. Calgary is now looking at adopting these laws too, so why can’t we have something done here?

There are many kind people who are trying to help these cats, and putting restrictions on them is not going to help. There was a time when cats were revered by the gods and now all I see is that they are treated like vermin and it must stop. If you have any compassion for these animals please contact your M.P. or Councillor to let them know that we need a SOLUTION for the problem NOT a RESTRICTION! Spay and neuter should be affordable for everyone and the City of Edmonton has proven that it can work. The Humane Society is building a spay/neuter clinic, which is great and will make a difference. However, they can’t do it alone. Municipalities also have a responsibility to the cats in our community – a responsibility which they have essentially ignored for years. I can only say with deep regret that somewhere along the path to heaven it seems man has lost his soul.

– Monica Reynolds, Leamington

“I am here 1 month, 3 weeks. I’m thankful for all the people who have helped me settle here in Leamington.”

GARY HINES

“I’m thankful for having my son as a best friend and buddy. We take bus rides together and we like that.”

Thankfully, we may have time to change

“This country, so temperate, so fertile, and so beautiful that it may justly be called the earthly paradise of North America, deserves all the care of the King to keep it up...” – Lamothe Cadillac, 1702

Leap ahead over 300, years and we are still fortunate enough to have what most people in other countries of the world would fight for. Fresh water, fertile land, freedom and space are some, to name a few. It is interesting to think that Cadillac had the foresight to see the value and recommend its care. Do we?

In Saturday’s Windsor Star, I noted on the front page that we are encouraging both population growth and increased vehicle sales in our area. I understand why, but am concerned that these missions are not a viable part of our sustainable future.

Unfortunately, we have a system that relies on a pyramid scheme. Many of us balk at the thought of joining anything pyramid-style, especially if you are a part of the bottom half, the weight bearers. Needless to say, each and every one of us is involved in one – our pension plan. When we rely on a pension plan dependant on future generations to pay for, we in turn rely on a growing population. In the last generation, the average family size has decreased and therefore we have needed to rely on immigration to fulfill our CPP contributions. A larger population means a greater need to increase population and so on and on.

On this same front page, the real estate values in Windsor and area to the Greater Toronto Area were compared. It is obvious that as our population increases and land becomes less available, the values go up as well. It is inherent that we tend to value what we have, after it has become sparse.

Lifestyles Lifestyles

During election time, I challenge all of the candidates and voters to think further into the future and encourage change in their own backyard that is beyond their 4-year term! Industry that continues to cover and contaminate the most natural resources we have will not sustain our future. How tightly interwoven humans are with nature is a connection that we often forget or ignore. Many of us consume goods from all over the world and tend to view nature as a collection of commodities or a place of recreation, rather than the very source of our existence. In that light, why is it that our land is not valued greater than in Toronto or other city centres since we offer everything they want.

The Canadian flag is one of the only ones that symbolizes nature and represents a reality that is envied worldwide. Perhaps it is time to capitalize on our biggest resource and save it. I believe there is time if we stop opening our borders for the purpose of supporting a system that will lead to an end.

It is interesting to wonder what we would have capitalized on in this area if the automotive industry had not developed here. Ironically, a vehicle was named after a man that had more appreciation of our natural resources than most of us and yet it seemed endless at that time.

“It is certain that, on both sides of the river of Detroit, the lands are very fertile and extend in the same manner and with the same pleasing character about ten leagues (30 miles) into the interior...” – Lamothe Cadillac, 1702

MARIA MAGANA

JULIA LOPEZ

Former Priest at St. John’s now Archdeacon

The Venerable Stephen Haig, formerly the rector at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Leamington and currently the rector at St. George’s Anglican Church in Clarksburg (near Collingwood in the Blue Mountain area of Grey County), was elevated to Archdeacon of the Saugeens at a service of collation Monday evening, September 27.

Participating in the service were the Right Reverend Robert Bennett Bishop of Huron as officiant, the Right Reverend Terry Dance Bishop of Norfolk as celebrant, the Very Rever-

end Kevin Dixon Dean of Huron as preacher, and the Reverend Liz Chaplin as gospeller.

Many will remember Kevin Dixon was Stephen Haig’s predecessor at St. John’s in Leamington. He and his wife Diane have only recently returned from Vancouver so he could assume the duties of Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Ontario.

In addition to his usual duties as rector of a church, the Archdeacon acts as a mentor to clergy within his archdeaconry, arranges for an interim ministry and then assists congregations seeking a new rector where a vacancy has occurred, and attends to problems that congregations or clergy may be experiencing. Of equal importance, it is the Archdeacon who is charged with communicating the concerns of the wider church, to assist clergy and church wardens in their ministries, and to facilitate implementation of Diocesan policy and canon law.

BELIEFS:

Council must provide the basic needs of a municipality at a reasonable cost.

Wind. For my community.

We can create local jobs and offset property tax increases by attracting diverse commercial and clean industrial enterprises.

We need to protect and develop the natural resource of our waterfront.

Leamington can once again be the “Number One Best Place to Live in Canada”.

VISION:

For Leamington to capitalize on its position as Essex County’s largest and most diverse municipality.

For Leamington’s business and agricultural communities to continue to expand and thrive.

For Leamington to grow as a tourist destination.

For Leamington residents to have a healthy lifestyle, and an affordable place to live, work and play.

BACKGROUND:

Born and raised in Leamington (1954-2010).

Married 27 years to Betty (Maedel) Paterson.

Proud father of twin daughters Tessa & Chelsea.

Past co-owner of Paterson Dry Goods.

Past President of Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce.

Past member of the BIA.

Founding member of Promotion Sunparlour Tourism Committee.

Self-employed for the past 20 years in the financial services industry.

Serving 7 years as Councillor for Leamington.

Today, wind is providing clean, reliable and safe energy to over 1.2 million Canadian homes – creating social, economic and environmental benefits for all Canadians.

The 99MW Erie Shores Wind Farm – located along 26 kilometres of Lake Erie shoreline – provides hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax revenue, increased tourism, and jobs for local residents.

“Wind energy is having an incredibly positive impact on our community. The Erie Shores Wind Farm has become part of our identity. My advice would be to come and see it for yourself.”

— Lynn Acre, Mayor of Bayham, Ontario

Pictured above (from left to right) are the Right Reverend Robert Bennett, Bishop of Huron, the Venerable Stephen Haig, Archdeacon of the Saugeens, the Right Reverend Terry Dance, Bishop of Norfolk, and (in front) the Reverend Liz Chaplin.

Pictured above are the Very Reverend Kevin Dixon, Dean of Huron, and his wife Diane. Reverend Dixon preached at the Service of Collation, and, like Reverend Haig, is a former St. John’s rector.

John R. Park Homestead wins historical award

CGIT celebrates 95 years

By Carolyn Reid

The John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area has won the Russell K. Cooper Award from the Ontario Historical Society. The award is given to “a living history museum showing excellence in programming, ingenious problem solving or site development”. The Homestead is Ontario’s only living historical farm museum west of London. Operated by the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), the museum on the lake offers a four-season program of family special events and hands-on, curriculum based school activities. Since it opened in 1978, more than 500,000 visitors have learned lessons in conservation for the future by exploring the past.

A dynamic group of 75 volunteers contribute to a variety of areas at the Homestead including tending the heritage garden and orchard, blacksmithing, and woodworking. The Homestead has also forged links with many community organizations, including the Leamington District Weavers Guild, the group that initiated the award nomination.

“This is a tremendous honour for the Homestead and tribute to our volunteers and staff, both past and present,” said ERCA Chair, Anthony Leardi. “Conserving and interpreting our region’s heritage is important to the future, and the Homestead’s commitment to excellence in this regard has been formally recognized with this prestigious award.”

The late Russ Cooper, for whom the award is named, guided the development of Black Creek Pioneer Village, a project of the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. Mr. Cooper also worked with the Credit Valley Conservation Authority, and advised on barn restoration at the Homestead.

The Homestead is in esteemed company, as previous winners of the Cooper award include Dundurn Castle National Historic Site in Hamilton and Lang Pioneer Village in Peterborough. The presentation was made at the Harvest at the Homestead event on Sunday October 3.

The Homestead’s next special event is the Harvest Moon on Friday, October 22 at 7:15 p.m. For more information visit www.erca.org or call 519-738-2029.

Ontario CGIT (Canadian Girls In Training) recently celebrated CGIT’s 95th birthday with a jamboree at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp near Sauble Beach. CGIT from across the province gathered for the 8th annual jamboree.

The Owen Sound Workboard ladies and leaders made all the arrangements and cooked all of the delicious meals. Everyone slept in cabins, which was quite a change from past jamborees where they slept in tents and did their own cooking.

Each day began with Morning Watch (God’s Gifts to us) and each evening there was a campfire, singing and vespers. Saturday morning the girls competed in Amazing Races. Afternoon activities included canoeing, hiking, crafts, archery, scrapbooking, puppeteering, outdoor gourmet cooking and musical jam sessions. Saturday night’s entertainment was a CGIT Talent Show featuring singing, guitars, flutes, baton twirling, puppets and dancing. Sunday Worship was at the campfire site, followed by a group photo. It was a very enjoyable birthday party weekend with sunny skies.

CGIT is looking forward to 2015 to celebrate 100 years. Hopefully anyone who was in CGIT will find a celebration they can join or plan your own group reunion!

The Municipality of Leamington recommends all Ballots be Mailed through Canada Post BY Saturday, October

For your convenience ALL Ballots will be accepted at the Municipal Office, 38 Erie Street North, during office hours or in the secure “After Hours Mail Slot” located at the rear of the Municipal Office, until Monday, October 25th, 2010, 8:00 p.m.

Ballots Mailed after Saturday, October 16, 2010 may not be counted in time for the Municipal Election.

If any elector requires assistance with their voter kit please contact the municipal office.

Brian R. Sweet,

Clerk/Returning Officer Director

of Corporate Services

Phone: (519) 326-5761 clerks@leamington.ca

October 25, 2010

If you are pleased with our elected officials and the direction they are leading the Town of Leamington, you don't need me ... however... If it is time and you want change, I would ask you to consider three (3) major areas that concern me:

1. Our downtown core business and residential district needs to be revitalized by way of tax and remodeling incentives from Oak Street north to Wilkinson Drive and from Lutsch Street west to Armstrong.

2. Our residential Development charges for new home construction needs to be cut in half to allow for families to reconsider Leamington as a viable alternative to reside, relax and raise their families within.

3. Our Municipal residential property tax rates need to be reduced by 25% vs. Leamington leading the County with one of the highest residential taxes being charged outside of Windsor. Some additional questions I ask you, the Voter, to consider before this next election:

4. Are you as a taxpayer and supporter of this Municipality of Leamington all right with the fact 60% or more of the top paid town executives currently reside out side of Leamington and support another Municipalities tax base?

5. Do you think there should be an incentive program or should it be just oldfashion and proper etiquette to expect top paid executive employees to reside within the Municipality they work?

6. Are you as a taxpayer and supporter of this Municipality all right with the fact the cost for services offered at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex and the Leamington Marina are charged out at the same rate for non-residents?

7. Do you think the residents that reside in the Municipality of Leamington with their respective taxes they pay should not have some benefit in costs vs. non residents at either of these facilities?

8. Why should the ratepayers of Leamington continue to solely subsidize the yearly deficits of either these facilities for non-residents outside of Leamington to use and enjoy at the same user costs?

9. Alternatively, has either of the neighboring municipalities suchas Kingsville, Chatham/Kent or Essex been approached to demonstrate why they shouldn’t contribute to the deficit if any of either of these two major cost to run laden facilities proportionately with that of their respective proportionate resident use?

10. Why are we discounting the development fees 79% for new greenhouse construction when “NO” other Industry receives such a discount, in doing so taxpayers are actually subsidizing this Industry?

Consider Your Vote Carefully

If you are not pleased with the direction this town and Municipality is headed and encourage a fresh new approach please forward this message to all your email friends in your address book. To exhibit fiscal restraint & to avoid the unsightly installation & litter of campaign signs on individuals properties, Robert’s campaign will be conducted exclusively by internet media format & print media by those that

NOW UNTIL OCTOBER 31:

Listen to Country 92.7 CJSP for more events happening in Leamington and Essex County during the Community Calendar 6 times daily or visit www.country927.com for a complete listing

Our 2010 Coats for Kids campaign is underway. From now until October 31st we are collecting winter coats for families in need. Please bring your new or gently used coats to Fletchers, Kennedy or Canopy Cleaners as soon as possible so we can have them ready for distribution on November 6th, 8th and 9th.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COATS FOR KIDS. The annual Coats for Kids distribution will be held on November 6, 8 and 9 at South Essex Community Council.  Volunteers are needed to drop off posters, pick up coats and supervise the distribution. If you can volunteer, please call Noreen Wiebe, Volunteer Services Leader at South Essex Community Council,519-326-8629 ext.381 or email nwiebe@secc.on.ca

EVERY THURSDAY:

Euchre, 7:00 p.m. at the Leamington United Church. All proceeds go to raise money for free suppers for those who are alone or those who will go without.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9:

Meet Red Green from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Downtown Windsor Farmer's Market in the old Greyhound bus depot, 44 University Ave. E. Buy Red's new book even before it's out in stores. Enjoy the autumn bounty that has arrived including fall raspberries, red grapes, apples, pears, nuts and a huge range of vegetables. Pick up breads for your stuffing and delicious baked goods for Thanksgiving dessert table. Spend time looking through some great historical exhibits (including live woodcarving demos) from the Border Bookmobile, Windsor's Community Museum and Windsor Woodcarving Museum. Free 1 hour parking right across the street. The Market is open from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Well known singer-songwriter Pat Dailey will perform at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, Road 3 West, Ruthven, with proceeds going to Leamington Hospital. Nemesis also performing. Entertainment begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets begin at $30 and there are options available for those who wish to enjoy a buffet meal and or sit with your own private group. For more information and to purchase tickets call the Leamington Hospital Foundation office at 519-326-2373 ext. 4300.

Fall Bazaar at Salvation Army, 88 Setterington St., Leamington from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Assortment of pies, cookie mix, and crafted goods available. Chili and bean soup available for lunch.

Essex District High School 125th Anniversary - EDHS is the oldest school in Essex County (1885). Events taking place include a golf tournament at Belleview Golf Course, tours of the school, including archives in the afternoon with wine and cheese reception to follow, culminating in the Red Raider Homecoming Football Spectacular in the evening on Raider Field, including hospitality tent. All alumni are welcome to attend, souvenirs will be available for purchase.

Open House at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Complimentary pie and coffee, pies for purchase. Activities for kids, music for everyone.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10:

An invitation to those who will be alone or those who will go without to please join us for a Thanksgiving Feast, at 4:00 p.m., The Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican Church), 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. No cost or obligation but you must let us know that you planning to attend. A special invitation for shut-ins: if you are unable to join us we will pleased to deliver your meal. Transportion provided if needed. Call Church at 519-326-3111 by Oct. 8 to register.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12:

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is offering a two hour Parenting Your Preschooler workshop on the picky eater - feeding kids right. It will be held at Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, 1005 Ouellette Avenue, Room 1A, Windsor from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This workshop is led by a Public Health Nurse and is

free, but registration is required. Register online at www.wechealthunit.org or call 519-258-2146 ext. 1340.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16:

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

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 & 17:

24th Annual Model Railroad Show from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bowmanville High School, 49 Liberty St. N. Bowmanville Ontario. Operating layouts, static dsiplays, vendors. Adults $5, seniors $4, family $10. Sponsored by Soper Valley Model Railroad Association.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17:

Canadian Cancer Society presents "Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer" at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. 1 or 5 km walk at 10:00 a.m. Participant check in 9:00 a.m. Enjoy morning snacks and live entertainment. Celebrate at the breast cancer survivor tribute. Survivors, Participants and Volunteers register online at www.takingsteps.ca or call Deb 519-326-6199 or 519-254-5116.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18:

The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee will meet at 6:30 pm in Knox Presbyterian Church Leamington. We invite you to join our team of welcoming refugees to our town. Financial contributions (tax receipt given) would greatly help with the sponsorship for our next family. Please consider helping us in body or financially. We are excited & proud of the 1st family we sponsored, Nelcy & her boys became Canadian Citizens. For further info please contact Carolyn Reid 519-326-6776.

Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes all who are alone or having trouble making ends meet to their monthly Leamington Food and Fellowship Supper. No charge.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19:

South Essex Community Council presents a Community Home Supports Information Open House. Come learn about home and community support services for seniors, persons with disabilities, and persons with Alzheimerʼs disease or other dementias.  Three, 1hour open house sessions to choose from.  10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. at 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Everyone welcome.  Canʼt attend or want more info? Call SECC at 519-326-8629.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22:

Leamington Mersea Historical Society Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m. at the Rhine Danube Club in Leamington. Dinner, awards, silent auction, 50/50 draw. Contributions to silent auction still being accepted. Tickets $25. Call Betty Fox at 519-326-5916.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23:

Merlin United Church, Broasted Chicken Dinner, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Merlin Community Hall. Adults $15, Youth 6-12 $6, 5 and under free. Advance tickets only. For tickets please call Ruth Haddock 519-689-4953 or Edith Benge 519-689-7757. Take-out also available. Last date for tickets is Oct. 17.

NOVEMBER 6, 8, 9:

SECC 2010 Coats for Kids campaign is collecting winter coats until October 31 for families in need. Please bring you new or gently used coats to Fletcherʼs, Kennedy or Canopy Cleaners so they can be ready for distribution in early November. Coats will be distributed from SECC at 215 Talbot Street East in Leamington on November 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., November 8 from 2 p.m.-8 p.m., November 9 from 2 p.m.-8 p.m.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8:

“Leamington After 5” invites you to dinner at Colasantiʼs Tropical Gardens at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $14. Reservations necessary. Call Sharon 519-326-0421. Speakers are Selda Frey, “My Life is an Open Book”, and LeeAnne Setterington of Setterington Religious Gifts. Music by Dale Butler.

Uptown Leamington Community Improvement Plan gets the

Green Light

At its Monday, October 4 meeting Council approved a request for proposals to begin the process toward developing a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the uptown commercial core. When developed, and if approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the CIP will be a powerful planning and financial tool the town can use to revitalize the uptown area.

It is estimated that the consultant’s report and development of the plan will take about a year to complete and should cost in the range of $20,000, but when it is approved by the Minister it will allow the municipality Powers under the Planning Act that the town currently cannot access. Two of these that could make a significant difference in the future include the authority to provide grants or loans to business owners and tenants and providing property tax assistance for environmental remediation purposes.

Gordon Murray

Gordon Herbert Murray (Veteran of the Korean War), 77 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Erie Glen Manor.

Dear and devoted husband of the late Donna (nee Pickle). Loving father of Jerry and wife Jackie, Jim and wife Ann Marie, Cheryl Bluteau and husband Guy. Proud grandfather of Stacey, Jeremy, Tyler and Steven Murray, Justin Slock, Corey and Kyle Denomme. Dear brother of Helen Murray, Allan Murray and wife Madeline, the late Gerald Murray and late wife Vivian, the late Ted Murray and wife Betty. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Always remembered by his special friends Charles and Agnes Labonte and Jim and Jean Mayer.

Gordon was a proud veteran of the Korean War and was a lifetime member (51 years) of the Royal Canadian Legion, Leamington Branch 84. After many years of service, Gordon was retired from the H.J. Heinz Co. Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631), on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, Leamington Branch 84 Service was Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.

Funeral service to honour Gordon’s life was held from the funeral home on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Paul Rodey officiating. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, donations made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Family and friends are invited to share their words of remembrance or make a charitable donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

OBITUARY

Walter J. Wolf

Walter J. Wolf, 85 years, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Beloved husband of Ursula.

Dear father of Charles Wolf, Rolfe Wolf and wife Rebecca. Loving grandfather of Carla, Joey and Sara. Dear brother of Pauline Kolody, Carl Wolf, Victor Wolf and wife Theresa, Eddy Wolf. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Predeceased by a sister, Josephine Lambier.

Walter was a member of the Leamington Half Century Club.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631), on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Walter’s life held from the funeral home on Thursday October 7, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens, Leamington. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Half Century Club or Leamington Hospital Foundation. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

Finding the mo

I participated in a most interesting workshop a number of years back. The facilitator was a bona fide nut. Flamboyant, politically incorrect, brash, crass and with the look of an unmade bed, Charlie was once a big deal in the way of motivation and sales training. I haven’t heard hide nor hair of him in the past half dozen or so years.

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Charlie had several theories about several things, but there was one theory in particular about motivation that stuck with me – the power of FEAR!

Said Charlie: “Why do old people start walking and watching their diet? They’re afraid of dying.” Fear, said Charlie, is at the core of many of our behaviours. He then related fear motivation as to why people buy Diet Coke and 2-ply toilet tissue.

Culminating Charlie’s presentation was the suggestion that we, “as salespeople”, should incorporate fear into our presentations to merchants. For example: Buying this campaign will protect you against “going broke”, “losing market share”, “being stuck with dead inventory”, “getting yelled at by the bank” etc., etc.

I remember thinking at the time that this “technique” was somewhere between blatant disingenuous and “would you like to buy this Lada with low mileage?” Not only did I raise a furry eyebrow at such gamesmanship, I researched and committed to learning and teaching more sophisticated forms of utilizing effective motivation. Dr. Warren Bennis, Dr. Steven Covey and a roster of others offered theories on motivation much deeper and textured than what was offered by good ol’ Charlie. The respected and sheepskinned spoke of actualization, about offering opportunity, and nurturing stewardship and empowerment. By appealing to the desire within individuals to intellectually grow and widen their influence, by parroting concepts such at paradigm engineering, I could sound much more sophisticated than repeating Charlie’s metaphor about “taking your favourite chick to the gravel pit and asking for forgiveness later.”

Funny thing, though. As years have come and gone since I first learned the theories and concepts from the likes of Charlie and then from the esteemed doctors, something has happened. I turned 50.

I’m now eating much healthier. Whole foods for me and skip the deep-fried and sweet stuff. In addition to a reformed diet, I’m back in the gym and walking my dogs every night. I don’t touch cigars anymore, and I joined a meditation class. Is it because I want to empower myself? Do I want to actualize into being a model of perfect health? Well, maybe. But to be honest, that’s not my main motivation.

To be perfectly honest, I’m frightened of having a heart attack. If I don’t knock off 30 pounds and soon, and get my cholesterol down, and reduce my glucose number, I’m going to have a stroke or suffer a loss of vision and mobility from diabetes. Does that sound like empowerment or actualization to you?

Today, I’m in Charlie’s camp. Fear rules.

Coats for Kids still needed

Just a reminder that the South Essex Community Council’s 2010 Coats for Kids campaign is underway. New or gently used winter coats are being collected until October 31 for families in need. Please drop coats off at Fletcher’s, Kennedy or Canopy Cleaners in Leamington as soon as possible so they can be ready for distribution in early November.

Coats will be distributed from SECC at 215 Talbot Street East on November 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., November 8 from 2 p.m.-8 p.m., and November 9 from 2 p.m.-8 p.m.

Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at Migration Hall

Ten years ago, a stranger known as Chris O’Toole moved to Kingsville and convinced a small group of people that they could offer Broadway musicals to the community. In October 2000, The Music Man was presented by a group soon to be known at Kingsville Repertory Players. With this debut, musical theatre was born at Migration Hall and would continue for 10 years to follow.

For their 10th anniversary, Migration Hall Productions is very proud to present the dark and macabre spectacle Jekyll & Hyde the Musical from October 15-24. The brilliant musical by Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse is directed by Joseph Anthony Cardinal (The Secret Garden 2007), who will also play Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Supported by a cast of 40 from all over Windsor and Essex County and even as far as Michigan, including Windsor’s Melissa Joncas as Emma Carew, Stephanie Allen Santos from Kingsville as Lucy Harris, and Grosse Ile Michigan’s Douglas Henry as Sir Danvers Carew. Other familiar faces include Alex Alejandria as Simon Stride, Chris Fazekas as General Lord Glossop, Rachel Park as Lady Beaconsfield, and Aaron Bergeron as Jekyll’s confident John Utterson.

Enhancing the talent on stage is the live orchestra conducted by Musical Director Patti

Hopper, outstanding costumes designed by Kelly Ridley, Set Design by Ann Ducharme and Graphic Design by Jeff Epp. This production of Jekyll & Hyde the Musical is guaranteed to offer an evening of pure talent and entertainment.

Opening Migration Festival weekend and continuing until the 24th of October, tickets can be purchased at Kingsville Office Pro, 30 Main St. East, by calling 519-733-8357, and for the first time tickets can also be purchased online at www. migrationhall.ca.

Come on out and help celebrate 10 years of Broadway in Kingsville!

Southeast Leamington Public Meeting: Big Decision Imminent

Council chambers were standing room only tonight for the public meeting on John Tofflemire’s report about its future.

As reported in the July 28th edition of this paper, the Director of Community Services, John Tofflemire, P. Eng., produced a report in late June that thoroughly

reviewed the sustainability issues facing southeast Leamington. These include inadequate dyke structures, inadequate shoreline protection from Wheatley harbour to Point Pelee National Park, inadequate protection of the barrier beach at Hillman Marsh, and inadequate road infrastructure. All of

Body discovered; foul play not suspected

Leamington Police are requesting public assistance into the death of Kim Jeffrey, 37 years old of Leamington. Ms. Jeffery also uses the surname Sharrow. Police are stressing that her death is not suspicious and no foul play is suspected.

Ms. Jeffery’s body was discovered approximately 1:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon in a room at Wigle’s Motel in Leamington. Police would like to speak with anyone who had contact with her between this past Friday (October1) and the subsequent discovery of her body Sunday afternoon (October 3).

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Leamington Police, 519-326-3214, or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS.

Leamington Police blotter

Sept. 20: Sometime over the weekend, M.D. Bennie Public School was broken into. There was minor damage inside the building. An outside shed used to store sports equipment was broken into two weeks ago.

Sept. 20: A Leamington man reported that his debit card was fraudulently used on two separate occasions. There are no suspects at this time.

Sept. 22: A 9-inch Canyon Sand Boa was stolen from a secured cage at Ruffins Pet Centre on Erie Street South.

Sept. 23: A residence on Chestnut Street was broken into and an RCA flat screen TV was taken.

Sept. 25: A vehicle was spotted off the road among the trees on Mersea Road 2 near County Road 37. No driver was located. When police spoke to the owner, he didn’t know his vehicle was missing and reported it stolen.

Sept. 25: At 5:39 a.m. a male threw a rock through the front window at Jean Academy on Erie Street South and took 10 pairs of women’s jeans.

Sept. 27: A residence located on Point Pelee Drive was broken into. Cash and coins were taken.

Sept. 29: A residence located on Mill St. E. was broken into. Numerous items were taken.

Sept. 29: Sometime overnight someone broke into a garage located on Foster Avenue and stole a compressor and a GPS from a vehicle.

Sept. 29: Two cheques, one government and one insurance, were taken from a mailbox at a residence on Marlborough Street West. Cheques were for $2,400 and $2,600.

Oct. 4: At approximately 3:30 a.m., a 2002 beige Dodge Intrepid was taken from the driveway at a residence located on County Road 20. Also, there were 4 vehicles broken into over the past week.

If you have information about these occurrences or any other, please call the Leamington Police at 3263214 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS.

these issues centre around the flood-prone nature of this low-lying area.

Mr. Tofflemire was careful not to direct council in any one public policy direction in his report. His twenty page offering attempted to consolidate many earlier reports, estimate costs, and identify the two principal options from which council must choose: option one being to maintain the status quo of farmland, and option two being to change the land use designation and permit much of the area to become managed wetland. In response to the report, council realized that public comment would be needed, and tonight was the night.

Not surprisingly, the majority of public comments came from residents and farmers who live in the area and want the status quo preserved for the long term. Ray Marentette emphasized, “We don’t feel in peril.” He pointed out that, “our [southeast Leamington] taxes support projects throughout the Leamington community and I hope that the community supports us...We’re not afraid of paying our share.”

He was followed by Ken Schmidt, one of the few speakers who does not live in the area, but who is intimately familiar with the problem as the former General Manager of the conservation authority, and who is concerned about limiting tax increases to pay for remediation. The main point in his presentation was that council’s decision must be based on complete, accurate information so as to come to “a decision that is defensible and affordable”.

“Fundamentally, the...flood prone lands have been identified as unsustainable from physical, economic and environmental perspectives, and continuation of status quo is not a viable option.” He recommended to council that funding from senior levels of government should be investigated before any decision is made. His assertion was that funding would only come with a sustainable solution to land use.

Mr. Schmidt was followed by Mike Walsh who sits on the Southeast Leamington Stakeholders Committee and is a member of the East Beach Ratepayers Association. Mr. Walsh began by taking issue with Mr. Schmidt’s presentation. “It’s a little untoward for Ken to make the comments he did,” claimed Walsh. In his opinion it was ‘not surprising’ that a report (referenced by Mr. Schmidt) commissioned and paid for by the Conservation Authority should reflect their point of view and be “seriously neglectful of the agriculture in the area”. In his prepared comments

Mr. Walsh emphasized that much of the problem could be laid at the doorstep of the senior levels of government: the Provincial sand sucking contracts that depleted the sand needed to stabilize the shoreline, the failure of Point Pelee National Park to adequately protect their eastern shoreline, and the construction of Wheatley Harbour that blocks currents that should carry sand to the affected area, so the onus of helping to fund the solution is clearly on them. He pointed out that the risk of flooding is somewhat of a red herring: the only two floods where the lake breached the dykes were in 1952 and 1972 when Lake Erie was at record high levels; all the predictions about Global climate change have the lake level dropping. He claimed that “we are losing a Lake St. Clair-sized lake from the Great Lakes every year. Where an armour stone wall has been built the shoreline has been stable since its construction in 1973. He concluded by stating that the cost of buying out landowners would vastly exceed the cost of maintaining status quo. Tom Platsko pointed out that it was the change in the Provincial Policy Statement flood standard that created the problem, not the

actual risk of flood related deaths. Gerry Dimmick characterized as unfair the reputation East Beach has as a place that floods. Tom Dick of the East Mersea Ratepayers Association pointed out that since maintenance work has been done on his drainage scheme he has had no problem with standing water. The last time that particular drain was cleaned was back in the 1960’s.

Correspondent

The Mayor called upon Deputy Fire Chief Chuck Parsons to comment on the emergency preparedness plan for the area as part of this public meeting. In response to a question from Councillor Rick Atkin, Parsons assured council and the residents that an emergency plan is in place, and the town either has or has access to the resources it needs in case of a major (worst case scenario) flood.

Councillor Hilda MacDonald did not want to wait for an administrative report on the public meeting. “I can make a decision tonight”, she said, adding that “option two is pie-in-thesky”. Councillor John Paterson agreed with her. “I think tonight will be the night... It’s time to let our residents

get on with their life.” Their enthusiasm was constrained by the town clerk solicitor explaining that their desire to support option one (status quo) would have to be made as a notice of motion according to the rules of order that govern council meetings, and that to consider the motion in the same meeting would require the unanimous consent of all members of council. Councillor MacDonald then moved a notice of motion to support option one and it was seconded by Councillor Paterson. But when it came to the question of considering it immediately, Deputy Mayor Schmidt and Councillor Derbyshire did not vote in favour of the action, preferring to wait until next council meeting.

Considering how long this business took tonight, council agreed to meet at 6:30 rather than at the usual 7:00 so that the council debate and (hopefully) final decision on what to do could be handled first thing at the next meeting. October 11 is Thanksgiving, so that meeting will be on October 18.

Don Taylor to be appointed chair of OGVG Board

The OGVG Board is pleased to announce effective November 1, 2010, the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission’s (OFPMC) appointment of Don Taylor as Chair of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) Board of Directors. He replaces current chair Len Roozen, who has led the OGVG board for the past three years.

Don comes to OGVG after a 32-year career with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). He was a member of OMAFRA’s Executive Committee for eight years with Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for agriculture and food research, agricultural advisory service delivery and economic development and regulatory programming targeting Ontario’s food industry. During this period, Don also served as the Chair of the Farm Products Marketing Commission and as OMAFRA’s Chief Administrative Officer. Prior to this, he served in various senior management capacities including Director of Livestock Technology, Regional Director for Eastern Ontario, and Director of the Ministry colleges and research stations at New Liskeard and Ridgetown. He has also served on many industry and cross-government committees working on topics ranging from research and development to finance and administration.

“The OGVG Board was active in the process of selection for Chair,” said OGVG Vice-Chair Jan VanderHout. “Don will be a great asset for OGVG.”

“Don’s previous experience and skill set made him an excellent candidate for Chair,” said OGVG Vice-Chair Jim Slater. “We are very pleased to welcome him to the Board.”

A graduate from the University of Guelph with a B. Sc. in Agriculture and the University of Alberta with a M. Sc. also in Agriculture, Don and his wife Elizabeth have three children and four grandchildren.

310 take part in local Life Chains

Leamington was one of eight local communities where Life Chains took place Sunday, October 3. Prolife supporters of all ages lined the sidewalks of both sides of Erie and Talbot Streets in Leamington’s 21st Life Chain.

Life Chains were also held in Amherstburg, Belle River, Essex, Harrow, Kingsville, Tecumseh and Windsor and in communities all across North America as part of International Life Chain Day for the pro-life movement.

FLYERS UPDATE

After a four game losing streak, the Leamington Flyers won three in a row last week and are now .500 on the season.

FLYERS win 3 in a row

Wednesday, September 29 @ LaSalle

The Flyers did the near impossible on Wednesday night for the second time in two weeks when they beat the Western Conference-leading LaSalle Vipers on their home ice. The win snapped a four game Flyers losing streak and handed the Vipers just their third loss of the season, the second loss at the hands of the Flyers.

The Flyers had an early advantage when LaSalle took two penalties 39 seconds apart just minutes into the first period. With 31 seconds remaining in the two-man advantage, Cheyne Matheson was perfectly positioned in the slot to fire the puck over the LaSalle goalie’s shoulder to give the Flyers a 1-0 lead. Less than two minutes later the Flyers found themselves on the power play again. Chris Scott, positioned at the side of the net, picked up a bouncing pass that made it’s way through a crowd in front of the net and banged it home to extend the Flyers lead to 2-0. LaSalle took advantage of a power play opportunity of their own when they scored with just 1:30 remaining in the first period to pull within one of the Flyers.

LaSalle struck again 2:42 into the second period to tie the game and then took a 3-2 lead when they scored with 2:13 remaining in the second period. The Flyers came out strong in the third period and Dylan Solecki tied the game just 1:30 in when he took a pass from Al ex Seguin and fired it top shelf. With the game dead-locked at three apiece for most of the final frame, the Flyers were able to take the lead with just 5:39 remaining.

Matt Ogden started the play when he won the face-off just outside the offensive zone and carried the puck in over the blue line . After a few good attempts, Ogden was eventually able to get the puck past the LaSalle goalie to make it 4-3. And with just over a minute remaini ng in the game the Flyers got the insurance marker when Marco Canzoneri made a great play at the blue line, jumping up on a LaSalle clearing attem pt to bat the puck out of the air and keep it in the offensive zone. He then shot it at the net and Tony Spidaleri was on the doorstep to backhand the rebound in the net and give the Flyers the 5-3 win.

Goaltender Zakk Olvin earned his first win of the season for the Flyers making 21 saves.

PLAYER PROFILE

Flyers head coach Tony Piroski noticed one major difference in his team that he hadn’t seen in the previous four losses. “In th e other games we looked like we were just hanging on,” Piroski explained. “But in this game, we played like we wanted to win.” (continued on page 13) 1964-1965 PLAYOFFS

FLYERS FLASHBACKS

This is a copy of the telegram sent to the Flyers by Donald D. Paterson, MPP Essex South. (Photo courtesy of Bob Platsko)

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week’s trivia: Which official has the final decision in matters of disputed goals? a) Linesman b)Video Goal Judge c) Goal Judge d) Referee Last week’s answer: Maurice (Rocket) Richard. Winner is Dale Bauhaus.

Flyers #24, Eric Leardi.

RIDING LESSONS

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Flyers win 3 in a row

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Thursday, September 30 vs. Lambton

On Thursday the Flyers knocked off the winless Lambton Shores Predators 5-1. Cheyne Matheson scored his first of two power play goals just 1:30 into the first period and scored again just 1:23 into the second period to give the Flyers a 2-0 lead. The Flyers capitalized on another Lambton penalty early in the third period when Dylan Solecki backhanded a bouncing rebound in the net to extend the Flyers lead to 3-0. Lambton won the ensuing face-off at center ice, skated quickly into the Leamington zone and scored just 10 seconds after Solecki’s goal to make it 3-1. The rest of the game was all Flyers as Jared Dennis scored twice in the last five minutes of the game, both point blank shots from just outside the crease, to lift the Flyers to a 5-1 win. Netminder Colin Greeley got his third win of the season making 36 saves.

Flyers forward Cheyne Matheson believes the team’s turnaround from a four-game losing streak to back-to-back wins happened for a few different reasons. “I think we were definitely sick of losing,” Matheson said. “But I also think we’re really starting to come together as a team. The chemistry is starting to kick in and we’re playing with more intensity.”

Sunday, October 3 @ St. Thomas

On Sunday the Flyers visited the St. Thomas Stars where they extended their winning streak to three games after winning 5-4 in overtime.

The Flyers got goals from Dylan Solecki, Tony Spidalieri and Josh Trembly in a 4 minute block midway through the first period to take a 3-0 lead, but St. Thomas scored a short-handed tally early in the second period to make it 3-1. Less than a minute later, Nick Nicodemo responded for the Flyers when he scored his second goal of the season to make it 4-1, but just 49 seconds later the Stars started their comeback when they scored again to make it 4-2. St. Thomas then pulled within one of the Flyers with 1:39 remaining in the second period and they tied the game 4-4 after scoring a power play goal with 8:29 remaining in regulation. 1:54 into the extra frame Cheyne Matheson’s wrist shot from the slot made its way past the St. Thomas goalie to give the Flyers the 5-4 win.

NOTES: The Flyers made a few roster moves last week. Josh Tremblay and Anthony Stankiewicz were called up from the Wheatley Sharks and Kevin Curridor joined the team coming over in a trade from LaSalle for Spencer Van Buskirk. The Flyers released forward Tyler Pope-Ferguson… The Flyers record now stands at 5-5-0… The Flyers next game will be on Thursday, October 7 when they host the defending Sutherland Cup Champion LaSalle Vipers.

Gold team wins Millennium Cup

Erie Shores Golf & Country Club played host to the

annual Millennium Cup matches. The old course played tough with perfect fairways and fast greens.

The matches began on Friday, September 24 with the better ball format. The Gold team took the lead, winning four matches.

As the race for the Waterford crystal cup began, the Saturday morning

format became the toughest challenge for the players. The Gold team came on very strong, grabbing 4½ points while the Red team won 1½ points.

In the afternoon scramble format the red team claimed 4 points while the gold team won 2 points. After three rounds of play the gold team had a 10½ point to 7½ point lead going into the final matches.

On Sunday in the single match play there were 12 points available, giving both teams a chance to claim the Waterford Millennium Cup. The red team came on very strong, claiming 6½ points, and the gold team managed 5½ points. The Gold team won possession of the Waterford crystal Millennium Cup trophy with a total of 16 points. The Red team had a 3-day total of 14 points. The Gold team will have their names engraved on the trophy.

Special thanks to Jamie Mastronardi of Jem farms and Augie DiPrimio.

The 2010 Millennium Cup champions are the Gold team. Back row, left to right: Dale Marinacci, Jamie Mastronardi, Kevin Babkirk, Greg Dunmore, Ken Segedin, Greg Zimney, Neil Reimer. Front row: Chris Webster, Bill Wheeler (captain) Raoul Morin, Dave O’Bright, Bob Dick.

Peewee A’s win two on weekend

This past weekend the Southpoint Capitals Pee Wee “A” team, sponsored by Gabriele Floor & Home, hosted three games.

Game 1 was on Friday against the Windsor Jr. Spits. Southpoint emerged victorious with a 6-4 win. Goals came from Brenden Fehr, Kody Epp, Quinn Bowman, Brayden Klemens, Rory DiNiro and Eric Prudence. Assists were by Brett Enns, Eric Prudence and by Quinn Bowman (2).

Game 2 had Chatham coming into Wheatley where the Capitals dominated, only giving up 10 shots against and coming away with a 3-0 shutout win for Jimmy McClellan. Southpoint goals by Rory DiNiro, Noah Santos and Brayden Klemens, with assists from Noah Santos and 2 from Evan Mastronardi.

Game 3 took place on Sunday afternoon at the Heinz rink against Essex. Essex came out swinging and checking. In a penalty ridden game where there were two players thrown out for checking from behind (1 from each team), we saw 16 total penalties. The first goal came 7 seconds into the game, by Essex. Matthew Taylor put the equalizer in 4 minutes later, assisted by Rory DiNiro, on a power play.

In the second period Essex scored two more goals to go up 3-1 after two.

The third period saw Southpoint take 12 minutes in penalties and pretty much sealed the game for Essex when they put one more by the goaltender. Final score was 4-1 for Essex.

The boys head to London Thanksgiving weekend to take part in the 2010 North London Early Bird Hockey Tournament.

Southpoint Stars show well in exhibition play

By Mackenzie Heyens

The Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars Midget B girls started off their exhibition season on September 17. Beginning their year off against Mt. Brydges, the team played the home team at the Tri Township Arena. The game started off slow, but in the last second of the first period Kaily Zack blindsided the goaltender with a pass from Karissa Ricci. Zack scored her second goal of the game in the third with assists from Kayla Lindsay and Ricci. The third goal of the game went to Shailyn Waites from Jillian Iles and Jessica Prudence. The final score of the game was 3-1 for Southpoint.

The Rhine Danube girls’ second game of the season was against longtime rivals the Lakeshore Lightning on home ice. The fast paced game was real a nail-biter, the two teams meeting each other shot for shot. The first goal of the game went to Kayla DiSchiavo with a beautiful wrist shot from the blue line. The goal went unassisted. The next goal was from Charlee Cabral, assisted by Waites. Cabral also scored the final goal to tie up the game for a 3-3 final score. Assists were from Waites and Iles.

The team played their third game at home to play St. Clair. Amanda Stasko scored the first goal for the girls with the assist by Shaylynn LeClaire. The second and third goals were scored by Zack with one assist from Ricci. The final score was 3-3 for the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars’ second tie of the year.

A week later, Saturday, September 25, the girls played the Windsor Wildcat BB team. The game was one of the most challenging ones the Stars had played. The two teams battled their hardest the full 45 minutes of play. Even though the score ended in a 1-0 loss for the Southpoint Stars, the girls played their very best and should be proud of their efforts keeping up with the higher leveled team.

The next day, the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars travelled to Lambeth. Despite many bad calls from the referees, the girls came up on top with a 1-0 win, with the only goal scored by newcomer Kim Goyeau. The assist came from the second newcomer, LeClaire.

Tuesday night the team travelled to Essex Memorial Arena for a late game against their Lakeshore rivals. The girls dominated the first period, scoring all 3 goals. First goal went to Goyeau, assisted by Lindsay. Second goal and third goals went to Lindsay for her first goal of the season with both assists from LeClaire. The Lightnings came out hungry in the second, taking the Stars by surprise. Third period though, the Stars were ready and overtook their opposition once again. The final score of the game was 3-1. Fabulous game went to Carleigh Manning, who stood on her head for the team in net.

The Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars will start their regular season on October 17 at 5:20 in Leamington. The girls will open their season with 3 wins, 2 ties, and a loss. Congratulations girls and good luck! For the team’s full schedule, visit www.southpointminorhockey.com.

Midget AEs downed by LaSalle

On Friday evening the Bob Dick Plant Farm Midget AEs traveled to LaSalle and came out on the wrong end of a 6-4 score.

The Caps started out slow and before the game was five minutes old they trailed by a 4-0. Andrew Penner scored for the Caps before the end of the first with assists to by Branden McKeen and Jared Adams.

Southpoint started the second with a flurry and capitalized by scoring three unanswered goals to tie the score at 4-4. Tyler Lamb, Taylor Omstead and Adams scored for the Caps

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Hockey Parents: Register your children now in Kirk Bowman hockey schools. Various camps available this fall and winter – Mini Hockey School, Shooting and Scoring Camp, Power Skating and Puck Handling, etc. See Kirk Bowman Hockey School on Facebook and call the Complex to register today!

Rental Options at the Complex: Meeting rooms for small meetings or larger workshops, bridal showers, family reunions or company events. Rent the pool or the ice for your work party or youth group. The possibilities are endless, so check out your community Complex.

Half-hour lunch programs! Come join our Pilates Tummy-Tuck Class on Monday and/or Wednesday or join Lunch Crunch on Tuesday and/or Thursday. A half-hour class from 12:15-12:45 gets you all toned and limbered up, and back to work on time! The 7th Annual Health & Fitness Life ’N Style Expo is taking place on Oct. 2223 in the Complex gym. Vendor displays, demonstrations and an informative speaker series, along with Chef Paul “FINK” – a feature writer with Canada’s Best Health magazine and a frequent host of the foodnetwork.ca. Be sure to catch this dynamic Chef presentation. There will also be an exciting designer handbag Silent Auction and Fashion Show from Leamington’s BIA as well as several doctors of naturopathy from the Hospice of Windsor/Essex County who will lead informative talks on “Green Living for Your Health”, followed by a question and answer session. Any health and wellness vendors can contact Brenda Fischer for booth availability at 519-322-2337 or email bfischer@leamington.ca.

Standard First Aid/CPR “C” Training: Attend individual two-day courses or enquire about corporate bookings for your workplace employees to be certified. Attention Adults and Seniors: The Complex offers slip and fall prevention classes. Are you concerned about falling and breaking bones, or is your balance really poor? We offer 3 different classes that are geared to help you improve your balance and coordination and preserve bone density. Come for a Tour! Visit the weight room or the indoor walking/jogging track. There are also over 50 fitness and aqua-fitness classes offered each week, or contact one of our five personal trainers, one of our three nutrition and wellness coaches, or consider personal pilates training or personal water training. Our certified staff will help you reach new goals!

with McKeen adding 2 helpers. The Sabres scored late in the second to go ahead by one but the Caps would score seconds later to tie, only to have the goal disallowed by a quick whistle.

Trailing by a goal heading into the third period the team played hard but could not tie things up before the Sabres knotted an empty netter for the final 6-4 win.

Matt Chamberlin was in net for the Caps and had little help in the early going, but managed to make several big saves when the team needed a momentum shift.

Next action the Capitals play host to the Sabres in Wheatley on Saturday evening.

Bantam girls tie, lose

A recent game between Scotiabank and Colasanti’s Bantam girls ended 0-0.

The Rhine Danube defeated Wheatley Optimists 2-1. Optimist goal was scored by Kerra Gradwell, assisted by Drew Bowman and Catherine Valle. Rhine Danube goals were by Karly Knight and Sydney Dries. Assists were by Ashley Leipold and Kayla Leipold. League play opens Saturday, October 2 with the Peewees (RCRER) at 1:20 p.m., Bantams (Colasanti’s) at 2:25 p.m., and Intermediates (Rhine Danube) at 3:35 p.m.

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In Peewee girls action, Lakeshore defeated RCRER 5-1.

The score didn’t reflect the way Colasanti’s Bantam girls dominated the play during this match. Despite an early goal in the first 12 seconds of the game, the Colasanti girls played strong but could not get past the strong LaSalle defence. Shayna Augustine was strong in net for Colasantis.

The Intermediate Wheatley Optimist team was successful on the road to Chatham in Intermediate play. Augustine again helped out the Wheatley Optimist team recording a 2-0 shutout.

The Ladies Heinz Golf League celebrated their 35th year with a closing banquet held at the Flamingo on September 24. Pictured are three members who have been with the league from the beginning: Rita Unrau (left), Shirley Armstrong (centre), and Barb Hoflick, founder of the league. Thanks to Barb and all the founding members, the women of the Heinz League have enjoyed many great seasons and memories. The top prizewinners for 2010 were Annie Pump – Low Gross, Joyce King – Low Net, Mary Hrynewich – Low Putts, and Laura Kochie – Most Improved.

Erie Shores senior men’s golf season winds down

In what has become a tradition, the Erie Shores Men’s Senior Golf league winds down their 2010 season with a member guest day. Once again the closing day was a huge success with 107 participants. The competition was keen, the food was good, the refreshments were good, and even the lies told were not bad.

Neil Reimer and Garth Dennerley were the lucky ones sharing the wealth. Closest to the pin on hole 3 was Gary McRae and Matt Dick was closest on 16. The longest putt on hole 9 went to Tim Dobson and Ben Adams had the longest on hole 18.

In the team competition, first place went to Vic Paglione, Matt Dick and Frank Dick. In second place was the team of Vic Marcovecchio, Gary McRae and Tim Dobson. Finishing third was the team of Les Kovacs, Brian Ward, John Baker and Chris Brennan. The team of Tom Miehl, Duke Schneider, Jerry Teed and Bill Stackpoole finished fourth.

The Senior men’s league committee always does a fantastic job and spends many hours making sure everything is running smoothly. Thanks, guys.

Golden Years mini golf

The Golden Years mini golf league played on September 30 with 41 golfers on the course. Team 7 took the first place cash prize shooting a 242 for the two rounds by Bill Mayville, Doug Vickery and Marie Lasi.

Team 5 – Iggy Arner, Stu Folster and Julia Kos – came within one stroke for the toonies. The third place winners were Frank Lasi, Ernie Vandenberg and Don Ribble with 245 strokes.

Gerry Wilkinson was 9 under par with his 34 and 37 rounds, followed by Frank Lasi at 74, Jukia Kos with a 75, Ethel Ferguson shot a 76, Doug Vickery a 77, and finally Tom Bondy and Bill Mayville were at even par. Six other players showed 1 over par scores.

Holes in one for the day were 7 for Gerry Wilkinson, 5 by Julia Kos and Kathy Bradley. There were 3 single shot holes by Angus MacRae, Tom Bradley, Milt Taylor, John Murphy, Iggy Arner, Stu Folster, Eleanor Brook, Murray Knox, Don Ribble, Rose Taylor and Art Sweet. A pair dropped for Doug Vickery, Frank Lasi, Ralph Butler, Ethel Ferguson and Mary McRae. A single ace fell for Carol and Laurie Hylton, Wayne Reid, Barb Murphy, Shirley Thiessen, Moe Scratch, Mary Ann Vickery, Bill Mayville, Ernie Vandenberg, Barry Sweet, Eileen MacIntosh and Winnie Moore.

The most honest golf team was Angus MacRae, Anne Marie Bondy and Laurie Hylton.

Play resumes Thursday, October 7, 9:30 a.m., at Colasanti’s. All are welcome to come out and join the fun.

of municipal experience.

• DEDICATION: A proven record of being responsive and caring to the needs of residents.

• VISION: Committed to:

- Ensuring a strong and effective voice in municipal government.

- Encouraging growth and stability for future generations.

• KNOWLEDGE: Has served on all committies of Council.

Minor baseball annual

general meeting Oct. 18

The Leamington District Minor Baseball Association (LDMBA) will hold their 2011 Annual General Meeting on Monday, October 18 in the meeting room at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

The Annual General Meeting will review the previous season and begin planning and preparation for the upcoming baseball season. The meeting also includes the election of

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board members for the 2011 season

“To continue to offer the number of programs we do, we need to increase the number of board members and the number of volunteers involved with minor baseball,” points out Sue Holiga, LDMBA president. “That is why attendance at the annual meeting is so important. It will help us determine what we can offer in 2011.”

LDMBA is committed to developing the baseball skills of our youth, to promoting good sportsmanship among its participants, and to enabling players to form and maintain positive relationships on and off the field. Baseball provides character-building experiences that will benefit throughout a lifetime.

LDMBA offers organized baseball for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 17 in the Leamington and Wheatley area. Anyone with questions should contact Holiga at 519-326-3911.

Thank You...

To all the buyers of livestock and poultry at the 2010 Essex County 4-H Auctions held at the Comber and Harrow Fairs. Our 4-H members appreciate your support!

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Erie Shores Unico 9 & 18 hole

ladies hold final day

Although the weather made it impossible to golf on September 19, the Erie Shores Unico 9 and 18 hole ladies met for lunch at the club. The annual turkey dinner and pumpkin pie was enjoyed by everyone, as usual. In lie of golf, two score cards were picked and the prizes went to Jan Pearson, Stephanie Dick, Carolyn Kelly, Lisa Sawatzky, Ann Johnston, Gwen Tonary, Betty Bouliane and Mary Hrynewich.

The 18 hole season winners were:

Low Gross Flight A: 1st Deb Dunmore, 2nd Mary Jean Paulin, 3rd Lynne Towle, 4th Tym Brannagan.

Low Gross Flight B: 1st Lisa Sawastzky, 2nd Sherri Michaelis.

Low Gross Flight C: 1st Lynda McAnally, 2nd Mary Wilson, 3rd Ilene Roberts, 4th JoAnne Smith.

Low Gross Flight D: 1st Mary Lappan, 2nd Louise Gagne.

Most Pars per Flight A: 1st Annie Pump, 2nd Nancy Flynn, 3rd Diana Jones, 4th Beth Lougheed.

Most Pars per Flight B: 1st Ann Johnston, 2nd Mary Hrynewich.

Most Pars per Flight C: 1st Muriel Davey, 2nd Carolyn Kelly, 3rd Emily Oldenburg, 4th Essie Gulliver.

Most Pars per Flight D: 1st Gail Brown, 2nd Marilyn Omstead.

Most Chip-Ins for field for season: Deb Dunmore.

The Unico product winner for August was Tym Brannagan, and for September Brenda Ruiter.

Jan Pearson presented a gift to the season’s most improved player Lynne Towle.

The Royal Canadian Golf Association’s Women’s Division Pin Round award went to Lynne Towle, runner-up Mary Jean Paulin.

Congratulations to all!

What – curling already? CURLING NOTES

by Gordon Wonnick

Yes, believe it or not the new curling season is right around the corner. Sun Parlour Curling Club should be ready for action within 2 to 3 weeks and most of the members can hardly wait.

Last season was the 50th year of operation at the Curling Club’s current facility and it was a huge success. The membership jumped by over 40% and many new curlers fell in love with the game. In these difficult economic times where unemployment is still high, curling offers an entertainment opportunity at a very reasonable price. Not only do you have enjoyment, you have competition and a great chance to meet some really nice people.

In the anniversary year the club introduced a special first-year fee for anyone that had never been a member of Sun Parlour Curling Club, which was $92.50 plus tax. The club has decided to keep this fee level in place at least for this season. When you consider that men or women have four opportunities a week to curl if they partake in the different leagues, the price per game is pretty low. The group even provides most of the equipment that is needed. If you have never curled before the Curling Club can help. They have qualified instructors to help you and there is no charge.

Why not give curling a try and find out how the other million-plus curlers in Canada have such a good time. You can call the club at 519-326-15114 or visit the Sun Parlour Curling Club website.

LDMBA accepting travel coach applications

Leamington District Minor Baseball Association (LDMBA) is accepting applications for travel team coaches for the 2011 season.

LDMBA will be fielding travel teams in five divisions: Rookie, Mosquito, Peewee, Bantam and Midget. The Leamington Lakers compete with teams from the Sun Parlour Baseball Association.

Interested parties need to apply in writing by Friday, October 15 to LDMBA Selection Committee, PO Box 334, Leamington, ON, N8H 3W3.

Peewee AEs lose two

The Southpoint Uni-Fab Peewee AE hockey club dropped two games over the past weekend.

On Saturday the kids travelled to Glencoe for an exhibition game against the Predators. Things did not go well from the start and team ended up losing 8-2. Jessica Jeffery started the scoring off with a blast from the point with assists going to Jack Hannigan and Mitchell Demelo. Dawson Iles completed the Southpoint scoring with a nice individual play from end-to-end.

On Sunday the AEs went to Tecumseh for a return game against the Eagles. The kids got into penalty trouble early and found themselves down 3-0 going into the third period. They came out screaming to start the third when Dawson Iles lit the lamp. An excellent check and head man of the puck gave Luc Ribble and Jack Hannigan the assists.

The team next goes to LaSalle this weekend to compete in the Randy Burnett hockey tournament. Good luck!

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Fire Dispatch From Far Away

By Bill Chaplin

The resolution to switch from a local police service to an OPP contract means that the Leamington fire service must find a new way to dispatch their trucks. Currently, police and fire dispatch are handled locally, but the OPP do not provide dispatch services to anyone but their own personnel. A report presented to council by Fire Chief Bob Bradt estimates that the cost to establish an inhouse dispatch service for the Leamington Fire Department would cost in the $250,000 to $300,000 range, so he has gone shopping with some sense of urgency, since the switchover involving 911 takes about six weeks. It seems that only two alternatives are available: Windsor and LaSalle.

Windsor dispatches on a UHF frequency. We currently use VHF. In addition, call-out service to the firefighters is not available on UHF, so the VHF has to be maintained. That leaves LaSalle who dispatch using VHF, and are willing to provide service to Leamington, as they already do for Kingsville. Chief Brad’s report says, “The annual fee requested for dispatching services is on a graduated scale over a 5-year agreement and will result in a cost of $94,000 for the 2011 calendar year.” Deputy Chief Mike Bradt assured council that the changeover will be “seamless” so far as Leamington residents are concerned.

Council approved the recommendation, so the switch can be achieved by the time the OPP begin policing Leamington.

Passport Clinics...

“This summer we had another successful series of passport clinics. This could not have happened without the dedication and hard work of our volunteers.

Thank you.” - Dave.

Grace Blokzyl

Judy Buffone

Oscar DeBoer

Sharon Dye

Bill Dye

Mark Gabriel

Sandy Jones

David Logan

Mary Maynard

Lisa Mitchell

Marg Postma

Doris Schroeder

Lena Van Dyke

Rita Vander Vliet

Faye Van Kesteren

Leamington’s success as a community has not been without the direction given by council to its administration. In 2007, council established with its community partners the following strategic plan for its term

• Ensuring that the municipality is financially sustainable;

• Effectively planning and prioritizing our infrastructure – Hwy # 77 expanded, East Arterial Road extension;

• Improving information and communication about the municipality – In the Know newspaper column, Municipal website;

• Encouraging balanced growth;

• Supporting opportunities to enhance municipal workforce training

- Emergency Plan training;

• Increasing economic development opportunities – Uni-Fab, South Essex Fabricating;

• Optimizing the provision of municipal services- New Municipal Hall which is totally accessible as mandated by the Province;

• Revitalization of the uptown core;

• Promoting the greening of the municipality –Planting our Trees Campaign Rick supported the strategic plan and suggests that over this past four year term on council, that many of the initiatives have commenced.

Shiloh St. Pierre of Belle River was the lucky winner of UMEI Christian High School’s laptop computer draw at the Project X Christian Music Festival held at UMEI on September 17 & 18.

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Ruthven Apple Festival

Pictured at right are some of the volunteers who helped make the 31st annual Ruthven Apple Festival a success. From left to right are Hector Ringrose, Sue Olson, committee members, Dina Pawelec, committee member, Filomena DeSantis and twins Thomas and Danica DeSantis. (Photo submitted)

Halloween Party at Wheatley Arena Auditorium

Saturday, October 30

8:00 pm

Entertainment by Crossroads

Must be 19 years old

Costumes • Door Prizes • Cash Bar

For tickets contact:

Kym Mercer at 519-825-3612, Kevin Fischer or Donna Matier

Proceeds support Skate Wheatley & Wheatley Sharks

Rocket Launch at UMEI

The physics class of UMEI Christian High School will be launching their individually designed rockets at 1 p.m. on October 17. Come see what high powered rocketry is all about. Check the website at umei.on.ca for any changes due to weather Pictured here are students, in back, from left to right, Matthew Thiessen, Chris Warkentin, Shane Klassen, Mike Zuiderveen and teacher John Fittler. In front, from left, are Tess Huy, Taylor Hamm, Elyse Epp and Leah Toews. (Photo Submitted)

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Old cats looking for new owners…

By Terry Lobzun

Since Aztec times the fearsome jaguar, one of the world’s biggest cats, has been a cultural symbol of power and strength. In automotive history, the name ‘Jaguar’ was well suited for a revolutionary sports car introduced 75 years ago by Blackpool car salesman Sir William Lyons and his Swallow Sidecar Company. Founded in 1922, his line of ‘SS’ branded motorcycle sidecars and automobiles evolved into a sports car dynasty with the launch of the all-new SS 100 sports model in 1935.

Sir William needed a new image that would evoke the prowess and agility of his latest two-seat creation. The company’s eagle-winged SS emblem was eerily similar to an unpopular German organization at that time and was quickly dropped. Following suggestions from his advertising agency, Sir William chose the feline name ‘Jaguar’ for its newest offering and as they say, the rest is history.

Today Jaguar continues to produce luxurious and innovative sports cars that echo the styling and performance of their ancestors. Several of these iconic English-bred milestones will be looking for new owners at the Toronto Classic Car Auction held October 22, 23, 24, 2010 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, for example:

• 1952 Jaguar XK 120 Super Sports Roadster - appreciating classic, numbers matching, fully restored

• 1959 Jaguar XK 150 “S” Model Roadster - show quality condition, two-tone design, impressive interior

• 1966 Jaguar E-Type Coupe - 4.2 liter inline six, synchromesh 4-speed, covered headlights

• 1967 Jaguar 420 Sporting Saloon - award winner, rare manual transmission, well appointed interior

• 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2 + 2 Coupe - 21,500 original miles, 5.3 liter V12, tinted glass, A/C

• 1974 Jaguar E-Type Roadster - 5.3 liter V12, automatic, from private California collection, white on tan

Other rare and notable British classics being offered for bids at this event include a 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn, a 1961 MGA 1600 Roadster, a 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7

Students at Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School had a special guest at their school on Wednesday, September 22. Bruce Langford of Stand Up Now Productions spoke with primary students, Grades 1-3, in the morning about respect. Midday his presentation was to the junior students, Grades 4-6, and focused on bullying. In the afternoon Langford talked with intermediate students, Grades 7-8, about cyberbullying. The presentation focused on what not to put on the internet, the importance of passwords and internet etiquette, known as “netiquette”. Pictured here, Langford (far right) had students (left to right) Cameron Adams, Brandon Bergen and Neta Wiebe act out a scenario.

Roadster, a 1974 Jensen-Healey Roadster, a right-hand drive 1969 Triumph GT6 Coupe and a Belfast-built 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 (Canadian edition).

Hosted by industry veteran Dan Spendick’s Collector Car Productions, the event is the largest of its kind in Canada offering nearly a century of historic and special interest classics with over 100 vehicles to be sold “without reserve”.

Additional information regarding these collections and event details can be found on the company’s website at: www.ccpauctions.com

About Collector Car Productions

Collector Car Productions is a privately held Canadian-based auction house specializing in acquisitions, sales and appraisals of quality collector cars in North America. The company’s bi-annual events held indoors at Toronto’s International Centre in Mississauga are the

largest in Canada each offering several hundred collector vehicles and services for the classic car hobbyist.

LWHL Oct. 4 games

Source for Sports beat Sun County 3-1 in the first game of the night.

The 9 p.m. game saw Sunparlour Locksmiths defeat Body Kneads 3-1 as well.

The final game of the night was a little closer as C.A. Bailey edged Pearce 1-0.

The Locksmith team sends a big thanks to Simp’s for the stylin’ new socks.

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Council lets MNR know their opinion on offshore wind turbines

Leamington Council voted in favour of sending a letter to the Ministry of Natural Resources outlining their concerns about the allowance of any proposed offshore wind turbines.

A report that came before Council on Monday, September 27 from the Municipality’s Planning Services Department outlined a request from the Ministry of Environment regarding the Environmental Bill of Rights.

The Green Energy Act placed a priority on expanding Ontario’s use of clean and renewable sources of energy. In support of the Green Energy Act, the government is undertaking additional regulatory and policy work to provide further clarity and certainty to renewable energy proponents and the public on where renewable energy projects can be located and what technical requirements need to be fulfilled to ensure the protection of the environment and ecological sustainability.

On June 25, 2010, the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) posted a policy proposal on the Environmental Registry that outlined a proposed approach for Renewable Energy Approval requirements for offshore wind facilities. This policy proposal outlined considerations for regulatory amendments to the Renewable Energy Approval to provide clear, up-front provincial rules for offshore windpower facilities, including a proposal for a five kilometre shoreline exclusion zone for offshore turbines, measured from the water’s edge of the Great Lakes, other inland lakes and the major islands. Council has submitted comment as part of this EBR.

This MOE posting also identified that the Ministry of Natural Resources was undertaking a phased review of Ontario’s current process for making Crown land available for renewable energy projects.

This review will include consideration of where, when and how the Government makes Crown land available for offshore wind projects, and may result in additional areas being constrained from offshore wind development.

To date, projects in Lake Erie include SouthPoint Wind. A Wind Environmental Screening Report (ESR) was prepared by SouthPoint Wind and circulated for comments in October 2009. In partnership with the Town of Kingsville, Essex Region Conservation Authority and Union Water, the Planning Consulting Firm of Jones Consulting was hired to coordinate a peer review. The review reported on OME areas that the ESR was incomplete.

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Council directed Administration to forward correspondence to the MOE.

Earlier in 2010, a portion (30MW project) of the SouthPoint Wind project was listed as a Phase 2 initiative under the PPA. At this time, there has been no update on the project status. Comments on this EBR was due by October 4, 2010 to the MNR.

In the report to Council, Tracey Pillon-Abbs, Manager of Planning Services, outlined the review policy. First, the proposed policy is to invite comment on potential offshore areas and criteria that should be taken into consideration, which may constrain future development as part of the Crown land application process. Areas that may be constrained from future development could include:

· Navigational lanes

· Areas of core commercial fishing activity

· Sensitive environmental and ecological areas and features

· Areas subject to important recreational activities

· Cultural heritage features

· Areas of natural gas activity

· Areas of inland lakes not subject to the proposed five kilometre exclusion zone

· Other inland waterbodies

· Other Great Lake specific considerations

Administration is of the opinion that this list is complete. The only comment is that the following addition should be made to the list:

· Areas of interest for local, municipal or agency (i.e. ERCA, Union Water). This may include items of significance to the local Source Water Protection Authority (i.e. sediment transport), or to local Municipal Councils (i.e. Economic Development considerations such as impacts on important tourist areas/activities such as the possible Marine Heritage Conservation Area or local businesses). These considerations may be short or long-term in duration.

Secondly, the proposed policy is to invite comment on where, when and how the Government should make offshore areas of Crown land available for offshore wind development. In response, any procedure should include a requirement that the MNR staff handling the permitting process directly consult with local municipalities and agencies to make sure there has been meaningful discussion on any local issues.

Information gathered as part of this policy proposal will inform the development of Crown land policy direction on where, when and how offshore wind applications would be considered by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

As the identification of areas constrained from development, and the application of the Ministry of the Environment’s proposed shoreline exclusion zone, may be applied to existing Crown land offshore applications, the Ministry of Natural Resources will defer the processing of any existing applications and will not be accepting any new applications until a decision about this proposal has been made.

Union Water and ERCA have also prepared reports for their boards to review and adopt identifying issues that may affect their organization.

Bounty of the County trade show

Nov. 23 & 24

Essex County Associated Growers 60th Annual Bounty of the County convention and trade show is being held at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., on Tuesday, November 23 and Wednesday, November 24.

Plan to attend the informative speaker sessions and check out the latest in farm machinery/equipment and technology. Cooking demonstrations will be conducted twice per day, featuring locally produced food – samples to be served!

Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Visit the trade show for your chance to win wonderful prizes!

For more information, please visit www.bountyofthecounty.ca or call the Essex County Associated Growers office at 519-3264481, e-mail ecag@bellnet.ca.

Eldercollege: A seniors’ educational idea

By Lloyd Brown-John

Since January 2010, I’ve been working with Canterbury College of the University of Windsor to develop what is known as Eldercollege for Windsor and Essex County and including Wheatley and Tilbury.

Eldercollege is a well-developed programme offered by many educational institutions in British Columbia. Most notable – and the one after which I’ve been modelling my Eldercollege proposal – is that which has been developed at Capilano University in North Vancouver, B.C. (www.capilano university/eldercollege). It is now in its 20th year.

Eldercollege is designed to provide volunteer-led courses on virtually any subject, from lawn bowling to innovative scientific ideas or current events or even computers for persons over age 55.

Courses are non-threatening – no tests, exams or entry requirements. Courses are diverse and can be facilitated (no teachers!) by anybody having enough expertise to offer up to six sessions of a course (or fewer) in almost location convenient for senior citizens.

Capilano University offers courses in seniors centres, residential retirement homes, community centres and any place seniors find convenient to attend. Courses are offered weekdays, usually after 9:00 a.m. and no later than 4:00 p.m. – no need for seniors to become involved either with rush hour traffic or nighttime driving.

With the assistance of Canterbury College, we have developed a plan which would see courses offered in several regions in Essex and western Kent counties. The University of Windsor, in principle, supports the concept but does require a feasability study.

In addition, members of Canterbury’s Board and I have met with all local provincial MPPs and Cabinet Ministers and have been assured that there is both interest and support providing we identify other groups and organizations offering courses – of whatever manner – for senior citizens.

As outlined in the Eldercollege Project Proposal to Canterbury College, it was suggested that Eldercollege courses could be offered on a regional basis in Windsor and Essex County. Five “pods” were suggested: Amherstburg – LaSalle; Tecumseh – Lakeshore – Tilbury; Kingsville – Leamington – Essex – Wheatley; and two in Windsor –Windsor West and Windsor East.

Operationally, there would be great flexibility. For example, if a course on fish-fly tying was offered in the Lakeshore ‘pod’ any Eldercollege member in the region would be entitled to take the course.

Courses would be offered by volunteers and fees would need to be charged. Courses can have additional small fees such as those needed for a gourmet food course.

Fees cover administration plus the usual coffee/tea and biscuits which are part of the Eldercollege learning and social environment.

Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday on Monday, October 11, please be advised of our early deadlines for next week’s edition.

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If developed in Essex-Kent counties, the Eldercollege program is intended to work with already existing agencies and groups offering courses for senior citizens.

If your curiosity is a boundless as is your zest for life, or if you crave discovery of new things and creation of new experiences, or you think that retirement is not the time to step away from an active and productive life but instead an opportunity to embrace new ideas and new interests – then you may be interested in the Eldercollege concept.

As part of the Feasibility Study for a proposed Eldercollege program it would be of immense value to know: 1) if there are interested people – prospective course participants and facilitators; 2) prospective business and corporate participants, and 3) other courses currently being offered but other organizations and available to persons over age 55.

If you are interested in participating, volunteering, sponsoring, hosting, etc., in a prospective comprehensive Eldercollege program, please either give me a call, Lloyd Brown-John at 519-322-4566, or email lbj@uwindsor.ca. At some point public meetings will be convened so that your response will be recorded and you will be contacted as the project moves along.

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Roadside stands revisited by Council

Leamington Council received the report on the Municipality’s Roadside Stand policy at the September 27 meeting, which was requested as a follow-up to an issue that arose this summer.

Earlier this year Council dealt with a complaint about a roadside stand that was offering pies for sale. It was thought that this stand was competing with tax-paying businesses and did not adhere to the Municipality’s own policy.

A roadside stand is considered as a direct farm marketing tool. Many agri-tourism operations are able to draw urban people to farm communities where they experience a farm atmosphere and can purchase fresh produce, specialty items and services.

From a land use planning perspective different municipalities may use different terms, but in general local planning documents tend to refer to these activities as agricultural uses, agritourism, secondary uses, farm wineries and cideries and in some instances agricultural-related commercial or industrial uses.

Leamington’s policy describes a roadside stand as a structure used to sell fruits, vegetables or flowers, is an accessory to the agricultural use of the site and a minimum of 60% of the goods and materials for sale are grown or produced on site.

There is over 90% of the County’s land within the provincial definition of prime agricultural area. Specifically, in the Municipality of Leamington, the majority of the land area is prime agricultural. Agriculture, including an extensive vegetable and flower greenhouse farming area, is an extremely important component of Leamington’s land use pattern.

In the Municipality of Leamington, roadside stands can

be found along Highway 77, Seacliff Drive West, Talbot Street East, Talbot Street West and many local township roads.

Council heard the highlights of the Municipality’s roadside stand policy including the fact that Leamington’s Zoning By-Law states roadside stands are permitted as a farm occupation in the Agricultural General Zone (A1) and the Agricultural Restricted Zone (A2) (greater than 25 acres). Roadside stands are not permitted on A-3, A-5 (less than 25 acres) or residential lots. As an illustration, a person baking pies from apples grown on the same property and is a farm greater than 25 acres is a permitted farm occupation and the pies can be sold from a roadside stand. However, a person baking pies from apples grown elsewhere can be permitted as a home occupation, however is not permitted to sell on a roadside stand as it is not associated with a farm.

Administration recommended in its report that if Council is interested in reviewing roadside stand regulations and policies in more detail, Council has two options. The first option is to develop a work plan to do a comprehensive analysis and propose new official plan policies and zoning by-law regulations.

Secondly, roadside stand can be reviewed as part the official plan and zoning bylaw five-year review. Both option include public participation opportunities.

Administration recommends that Council review roadside stands at the time of the five-year review. After five years, Administration will have had an opportunity to monitor any complaints received, day-to-day enforcement challenges and possible property standards issues. There are other parts of the farm occupation requirements that could

be reviewed as well, such as obtaining clarity on the 60% requirement (grown on the subject farm property) and an opportunity to review the need for additional traffic and parking requirements.

Councillor Herb Enns agreed with the administrative suggestion to review the policy every five years. “This is actually good for tourism. People come to the area to purchase from the roadside stands,” said Enns.

Deputy-Mayor Rob Schmidt stressed that the stands are an important part of the community and helps the smaller farms supplement their income. “The smaller farms under 25 acres are the ones more likely to have a stand… In some cases it’s the only way they can afford to make a living,” said Schmidt.

Councillor John Patterson didn’t see anything wrong with report. “I believe the Municipality will have to take some kind of control in the number of stands… He also clarified that the five-year review of the Municipality’s Official Plan is due in three years, so this would be reviewed sooner than five years.

Councillor Rick Atkin pointed out that there are many stands selling produce, some with less than 60% grown on-site and some have less than 25 acres… “This a good niche for us to be into - agri-related products – we should be encouraging it… There are some issues that do need to be identified, like having two entrances, I don’t think a lot have that,” he said.

Councillor Hilda MacDonald suggested that now is not the time to touch this “hot potato”. It will have to be dealt with, but now is not the time,” said MacDonald.

Council was reminded that because this is a bylaw, Council only acts when they receive a complaint. The bylaw will be applied to any new stands, until Council has a chance to review and perhaps revise the bylaw.

First phase of Highway 401 service centres complete

The driving experience along Highway 401 improved significantly on Friday, October 1 with the opening of seven service centres, which includes four along the corridor between Windsor and Toronto – Tilbury North, Tilbury South, Dutton and West Lorne. Also opened on Friday were centres west of GTA at Bainsville, Morrisburg and Trenton North. These new ONroute Centres are part of the Province of Ontario’s redevelopment program of 23 service centres along Highways 401 and 400.

Staffed tourist information centres are located at the Til-

bury South and Bainsville ONroute centres. These Highway 401 locations are the gateways to the province from the east and west.

The roster of dining, convenience and service offerings available at the four locations west of Toronto includes:

Tilbury North: Tim Hortons, Burger King, The Market.

Tilbury South: Tim Hortons, Burget King, The Market.

Dutton: Tim Hortons, A&W, Cold Stone Creamery, Taco Bell, KFC, The Market.

West Lorne: Tim Hortons, A&W, Taco Bell, KFC, The Market

Each service centre location will provide between 100 and 150 jobs. It is estimated that 350 construction jobs were created during the construction of each centre. Construction on the three subsequent phases will continue through to 2012, with openings for these phases following in 2011 through 2013.

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Leamington Council Elections

I am one of many new residents in Leamington, but I have been here long enough to witness the parochial management style of the existing Leamington Councilthe new council offices and the unnecessary by-pass that goes nowhere. What is it about bypassing Leamington’s core businesses that Council does not understand? If the Seacliffe Business Park was bursting at the seams, perhaps it would make more sense, but it’s less than 40% occupied, with no significant prospects. No self-respecting trucker will waste his/her time and money driving around the by-pass when his destination is on/near Erie Street.

Agreed, it’s not all bad. The new sewage plant and extensive downtown road works are of benefit to all Leamington residents and businesses, and may actually encourage new residents and businesses to come and help the rest of us to pay for it.

But, what about those bad, expensive decisions? The funding provided by the government to add to the local funding is not free money; it’s not a windfall. It’s our own tax money, paid to the federal government. We get to pay three times for our new council offices and bypass - federal tax, local tax and a new tax increase to pay for the overspend (any doubts that the increase will be removed when the cost is recovered?) Further, does anyone expect that Council and staff will show us a significant improvement in efficiency, production or management skills? Or is it more likely an increase in staffing to fill the space and justify salary increases?

Being from a local, long-time resident family, or managing a large local family business, or even being born and raised in Leamington, are not necessarily the best qualifications to be a member of council, it just makes it easier for the voters to mark off a name they recognize. Someone once said, “You get the government you deserve”. A very true statement if the voters don’t take the trouble to review the qualifications of their council members. Our taxes are reaching unacceptable levels and are at the limit for those residents living on fixed incomes. Council needs new ideas and some forward vision, and perhaps experience from the outside world. We have gone from being the number 1 “Best Place to Retire”, down to number 22 or lower. Why is that?

Frank T. Gilmore, Leamington

Meet and Greets in Kingsville,

Leamington

for Municipal Election candidates

Kingsville Court Retirement Residence is hosting a “Meet and Greet” candidate evening on Wednesday, October 13 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. for all of Kingsville’s candidates for Kingsville Council and School Board Trustee.

Each candidate will be given two minutes to speak with a question and answer period to follow. Refreshments and door prizes will be held.

The Meet and Greet will be held at Kingsville Court Retirement Residence at 240 King Street, Kingsville.

Leamington Court Retirement Residence will also be holding a “Meet and Greet” candidate evening on Thursday, October 14, from 6 - 8 p.m. at 1 Henry Avenue, Leamington.

The fall chrysanthemums are in full bloom and full colour at the Peanut Centre Nursery. Pictured here, Peanut Centre Nursery employee Denise Kersey looks over the wide variety.

(Sun Photo)