Southpoint Sun September 21, 2011 by Southpoint Sun

By Sheila McBrayne

The three candidates for the Member of Provincial Parliament seat for Chatham-Kent Essex faced off in an all candidates night, sponsored by the Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce and held at the Leamington Municipal office on Tuesday, September 13.

The good news is, it looks like Leamington will be filling at least one storefront after the October 6 election as all three candidates stated that they would open a storefront office in Leamington if elected.

Health care, wind turbines, the economy, agriculture and industry were some of the topics which Leamington residents formed their questions to the candidates.

Candidates Aleksandra Navarro (NDP), Rick Nicholls (PC) and Paul Watson (Liberal) fielded questions from the panel and the audience as they interjected their party platform ideals during the evening.

Leamington man honoured for pulling man from Lake Erie Provincial candidates face off on local issues

By Sheila McBrayne

One year after pulling a man to safety out of Lake Erie, Sam Maksoud of Leamington was officially honoured for his heroics by the Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) last week with a Certificate of Recognition.

Leamington Councillor Rick Atkins asked the candidates about the possibility of shoreline loans for much needed shoreline protection breakwalls against rising water levels, which were made available in previous years. Watson indicated a positive response stating that it would be beneficial to (Continued on Page 2)

In August of 2010, 56-year-old Maksoud was at the Kingsville docks waiting to pick up a load of fish for Presteve Foods.

“It was about one o’clock and I got a call that they were having trouble with the nets and wouldn’t be in until about three. I fell asleep in my truck,” said Maksoud, a retired Ford employee.

“I heard hollering for help – it actually sounded like a seagull – I went to the shack to get Corey, grabbed a rope to loop around him and we pulled him out,” he explained. “It was a joint effort, I couldn’t have pulled him out myself,” he added.

Corey Robertson, a Conservation Officer with the Ministry of Natural Resources, helped pull the unknown Windsor fisherman to safety. Robertson, no longer stationed in this area, had his certificate mailed to him.

“I’m sure anyone else would have did the same thing… We were just the only ones there,” said Maksoud. The man pulled to safety had been fishing from the dock and apparently caught a catfish that took his line. The man jumped in the water to retrieve his line, not realizing that the water was over his head and he couldn’t swim.

“I guess he was in the water for about 25 minutes… He was holding on to a bolt and treading water but couldn’t pull himself up,” said Maksoud.

“We know ordinary people do these kinds of things, we just don’t always hear about it. We appreciate the everyday acts that people do and want to acknowledge them,” said OPP Constable Kevin O’Neil.

Leamington resident Sam Maksoud was presented with a certificate last week in honour of his quick thinking and heroics in pulling a Windsor man to safety at the Kingsville dock in 2010. Pictured here, from left to right, are OPP Sergeant Darren Rickeard, Sam Maksoud, and OPP Constable Kevin O’Neil. (SUN Photo)

Blood Clinic in Leamington Oct. 5

Canadian Blood Services is calling on residents of Leamington and the surrounding area to help them meet patient needs before the Thanksgiving weekend by “Rallying Together to Save Lives”.

The Leamington Blood Donor Clinic will be held at the Portuguese Club at 217 Talbot St. W. on Wednesday, October 5 from noon until 7:30 p.m. Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888 236-6283) for information or to book an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

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Provincial candidates face off on local issues

(Continued from Front) plan ahead in this situation. Nicholls acknowledged the problems at East Beach and stated he would work with his Conservative federal partner MP Dave VanKesteren and also talk with the residents. Navarro, the only candidate who lives in Leamington, stated she would definitely talk to residents and considered that to be part of her job as an MPP.

Wind turbines in Pigeon Bay surfaced as a question to the candidates who seemed to agree that no one wants turbines in the water.

Navarro pointed out the disturbance of the migration route of birds and the possibility of hydro leaking into the water as bad ideas.

Nicholls echoed concerns about the effects of the turbines and asked, “What will they look like in 20 years?”

Watson stated that he did not support this idea, nor did his party, and neither did Pat Hoy or the late Bruce Crozier. “It’s not what you want to see in the water,” he said.

Nicholls: “We must live within our means, and government is no different. We are responsible to take charge of our debt.”

The Leamington Chamber of Commerce held a candidates night for the Chatham-Kent Essex riding on Tuesday, September 13 at the Leamington Municipal Office. Approximately 50 area residents were in attendance to hear the three candidates. Pictured here, from left to right, are Sally McDonald, Chamber General Manager; Aleksandra Navarro, NDP; Paul Watson, Liberal; and Rick Nicholls, PC. (SUN Photo)

Navarro: Real choices for real change, take HST off essentials

Nicholls: We must live within our means, and government is no different. We are responsible to take charge of our debt.

Watson: Health care, education – Liberals know what Ontarians are concerned about.

Leamington Chamber to honour its best

The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 17th Annual Business Excellence Awards is being sponsored by United Communities Credit Union on Wednesday, October 19 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Portuguese Club in Leamington.

“We’re ecstatic,” says Sally McDonald, General Manager of the Leamington District Chamber. “Having United Communities Credit Union as an event sponsor is fantastic! On top of it all the Chamber has an all new look! Businesses have been coming forward to sponsor the various awards, and we have eight sponsors and categories of awards,” said McDonald.

The Chamber is now accepting nominations for the following awards:

• Excellence in Food Service Sponsored by Cavendish Farms

• Customer First – Sponsored by CIBC

• Home Grown Award – Sponsored by H.J.Heinz

• Warm Welcome Award

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Turning down the volume on loud commercials

If you’ve found yourself constantly turning the volume up and down on the television, you’ll be glad to know that you were not just imagining things – the commercials were actually purposely programmed to be louder (much louder) than the television programming.

But the days of television viewers being annoyed by the “ear-splitting” commercials are numbered as Canada’s broadcasting regulator, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has drafted regulations which spell out that ads cannot be louder than TV shows.

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In 2010, the CRTC received 304 complaints about loud commercials — about the same number of complaints received in the two previous years, when the commission fielded 314.

The CRTC took charge of the situation stating that broadcasters had allowed ear-splitting ads to disturb viewers and left them no choice but to set out clear rules that will put an end to loud ads. The draft states that the loud ads must end by fall of 2012.

The Advanced Television Systems Committee — the internationally recognized technical standards body for digital television — set a standard in 2009 for measuring and controlling television signals in order to minimize fluctuations in loudness between programming and commercials.

Value of Consumers

Editor,

I find it funny that one Bell executive said he was “shocked” by the move stating that he did not see a problem and perhaps viewers were mistaking fast-action commercials which came on right after a slowpaced program as being “louder”. It’s not in anyone’s imagination – commercials are louder than television programming! In fact, there also seems to be a volume fluctuation between broadcasters.

I admit when you flick from The Nature of Things to Big Brother, there’s definitely a mood change as well as a volume change, but don’t insult our intelligence and tell us we’re imagining the loud commercials. Bravo to the CRTC for taking control of this and not letting the broadcasters spend years trying to create their own solution.

It has become very apparent that the consumer has disconnected from the marketplace. If consumers continue to think as one person then businesses will not flourish. If consumers think collectively then they will be supportive of their local businesses.

In this economy, businesses are disappearing very quickly. If this trend continues, core areas will become ghost towns. No longer will there be a fully functioning business area. Communities will lose their sense of belonging and will lose their identity, which in turn creates more isolation by the consumer.

You, the consumer, have the power to keep your community alive and thriving.

As citizens it is our responsibility to do everything in our power to protect those areas that previous generations worked so hard to develop. From stats around stores that have closed, the demographics have been the consumer 40 years and up.

The tighter the purse strings became, the business owner must increase retail price to make up for decreased volume. What are the conditions that affect the consumer? (1) Less disposable income due to increased cost of living. (2) Needs of children come first. (3) Post-secondary education costs are increasing. (4) Investment income not making the interest dollars prerecession. (5) High paying jobs not as available as pre-recession.

Business recognizes the limitations of the consumer but total disconnect from the marketplace is not the answer.

– Dorothy Foster, Leamington

Two Creeks Conservation Area - Photo by Tim Hayes of Expressions Photography

The stats on internet usage are staggering. One of our radio stations in Midwestern Ontarion gets a million page views a month. And when the snow flies or your town gets clobbered by a tornado, you can add another 25% to that number. It’s crazy.

Half of all internet users now participate in social media. This could include being a member of Facebook, or Linkedin or Twitter. Five years ago, can you imagine asking Gramma about her Twitter? There’s a good chance that today she won’t smack you with her purse.

Outside of reading a few favourite news sites and occasionally checking in on my neglected Facebook account, I don’t spend a great deal of time on the internet. That being said, I will occasionally come across a jewel. I’d like to share this one with you. If this doesn’t tug on your heart, little else will.

The Small Cost of a Miracle Tess went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Three times, even. The total had to be exactly perfect. No chance here for mistakes. Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she slipped out the back door and made her way 6 blocks to Rexall’s Drug Store with the big red Indian Chief sign above the door. She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention but he was too busy at this moment. Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffing noise. Nothing. She cleared her throat with the most disgusting sound she could muster. No good. Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it! “And what do you want?” the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. “I’m talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven’t seen in ages,” he said without waiting for a reply to his question.

but I can’t help you,” the pharmacist said, softening a little.

“Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn’t enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it costs.”

The pharmacist’s brother was a well-dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, “What kind of a miracle does your brother need?”

“I don’t know,” Tess replied with her eyes welling up. “I just know he’s really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can’t pay for it, so I want to use my money.”

“How much do you have?” asked the man from Chicago.

“One dollar and eleven cents,” Tess answered barely audibly. “And it’s all the

money I have, but I can get some more if I need to.”

“Well, what a coincidence,” smiled the man. “A dollar and eleven cents – the exact price of a miracle for little brothers.”

He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.” That well dressed man

“Well, I want to talk to you about my brother,” Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. “He’s really, really sick... and I want to buy a miracle.”

“I beg your pardon?” said the pharmacist.

“His name is Andrew and he has something bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?”

“We don’t sell miracles here, little girl. I’m sorry

was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing in neurosurgery.

The operation was completed without charge and it wasn’t long until Andrew was home again and doing well.

Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place.

“That surgery,” Tess’s mom whispered, “was a

real miracle. I wonder how much it would have cost?” Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost... one dollar and eleven cents... plus the faith of a little child. A miracle is not the suspension of natural law, but the operation of a higher law.

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Council Shorts for Sept. 19 East Beach Erosion

What started as a fairly straightforward report from the Director of Community Services, Robert Sharon, ballooned into a long, drawn-out debate Monday night. The story begins back on May 19th, when water levels in Hillman Marsh had risen to a level that there was a risk of catastrophic flooding. With permission from ERCA a cut to the lake was opened to drop the water level in the marsh, but due to the high lake level the opening had to be made near the southern limit of the marsh, just north of the private properties on East Beach Road.

The Conservation Authority property (Hillman Marsh) and the first privately owned property immediately to the south have no shoreline protection, and since the May emergency draining a significant increase in shoreline erosion has occurred—erosion so severe that it has carved out the shore of the unprotected first property and threatens the first

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1/2 cup chopped onion

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house on the shoreline. The report concluded that it is the position of administration that this erosion event is not the result of the cut, but rather due to the high lake levels and severe weather events that continued well after the cut was filled in. Consequently, when a request from the owner of that first house was recently received administration recommended that council take the position that “preservation and protection of private property is the responsibility of the property owner”.

Mr. Raymond Marentette spoke on behalf of the homeowner and contested administration’s opinion, asserting that the extra flow of water into the lake combined with the natural shoreline flow south to aggravate the situation and add to the severity of the natural erosion.

At this point Councillor Atkin asked why this was being discussed at a council meeting, since claims of harm by the municipality always go directly to the insurance company for their assessment. It turns out that an approach had already been made to ERCA for assistance and they offered short-term “technical” assistance: permission to access their shoreline and harvest scrap concrete to shore up the protection of the house, permission to add sand to the eroded area, and relief from any permit charges to do remedial work. To Councillor Atkin, the municipality also offering “technical” assistance was no problem so long as there was no direct funding of remediation (which, in his opinion would set an improper precedent). To Councillor Hilda MacDonald, however, an aerial photograph with recommendations about what is needed from the Conservation Authority promised more active assistance that, in her opinion, the municipality should match, such as providing assistance with trucking materials to the eroded area and help placing fill where it is needed.

Place tomatoes in bottom of slow cooker. Distribute onion over tomatoes, dollop with peanut butter, and drizzle with hot sauce. Arrange chicken on top of onions, sprinkle evenly with salt and spices, and then turn chicken pieces over.

Set slow cooker on high and cook chicken for 8 hours, or on low for 12 hours.

When chicken is done, transfer the pieces to a deep platter or bowl. Stir sauce to mix ingredients, and spoon over chicken.

Chef’s Notes: If you happen to have ground cloves in your pantry, they make a nice addition; try adding 1/8 tsp to the spices.

Nobody questioned opening the cut to the marsh to drain excess water: it was a bona fide emergency, and, as Mayor John Paterson put it, “We did what had to be done.” That said, there was no consensus whether or not the actions had unintended consequences, and no consensus exactly what the Conservation Authority intended as the limit of its assistance, and no agreement on the extent that the municipality should be willing to assist a homeowner whose house is threatened because of neighbouring property loss. There was universal concern, however, so Council instructed administration to contact the Conservation Authority immediately to determine exactly what they will and will not do and to report back to council next Monday when council will decide what action it is appropriate to take.

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Leamington Mennonite Home had plenty to celebrate recently as they cut the ribbon to officially open its new courtyard, which was completed on schedule and on budget. Pictured here, from left to right, are Leamington Mayor John Paterson with members of the Courtyard Re-Creation Project Committee, Fran Segedin, Henry Kroeker, Edna Vander Muren, John Goerzen, Linda Tiessen (Administrator), Evelyn Greenwood, Rob Schmidt (Board Chair) and Janet Dick. (Photo submitted)

Leamington Mennonite Home Courtyard Re-Creation Project completed

Residents, staff and visitors of Leamington Mennonite Home will be enjoying the newly revitalized courtyard this fall as the project has finished on time and on budget.

The Courtyard Re-Creation Project began last year with funds raised by the 2010 Leamington Mennonite Home Golf Tournament (held in June) and the Annual Gala (held in October). Donors also designated donations for furnishings, trees, water features, garden house, and plantings. In total, $100,00.00 was raised in 2010 and the Courtyard was completed on schedule and on budget in July 2011.

The space has been designed so that residents can gather for outdoor concerts or go for a walk on their own to enjoy the quiet solitude. The gardens are centrally located so that residents and their families from the Long Term Care Home and Retirement Residence can enjoy its beauty. The Courtyard Gardens are also enjoyed by residents and volunteers from the surrounding Community of Care operated by the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Because the space is in the centre of the retirement residence, it is a sheltered area with sunshine and shade with early blossoms in March and flowers blooming throughout the summer and fall.

The courtyard features a fully accessible walkway and automated door openers. An irrigation system ensures that plantings and trees are well watered and a lighting system enables the residents to see the evening beauty of the garden – for some, right through their bedroom windows.

The original space was developed in 1970. The courtyard has always been tended and cared for by volunteers and this will continue with the new Courtyard Gardens.

The Leamington Mennonite Home is the only not for profit, charitable, and faith-centred Seniors Community in Windsor – Essex County, serving the needs of 320 seniors and frail elderly.

More than $800,000 in Trillium Grants come to Essex County

Several groups within the Windsor-Essex community recently received Ontario Trillium Grants. The grants were ratified by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Board of Directors.

Transition to Betterness Family and Health Care: $60,600 over two years to increase organizational capacity and community support by hiring consultants to engage in strategic and communications planning in Windsor-Essex.

Windsor Symphony Society: $158,600 over three years to purchase a Customer Relations Management software system to serve customers and supporters better and to ensure the future sustainability of the organization.

Windsor-Essex County Festival Network: $225,000 over three years to develop and implement strategic planning as well as branding, cultural mapping and a regional conference, to better serve the Network’s members and to raise the profile of the region within the festival and event tourism market.

Youth & Family Resource Network of Essex County: $157,400 over three years to develop Bikesmart, a social enterprise, that will engage local youth in repairing and refurbishing donated bicycles to sell back to the community, providing affordable transportation options to low-income families across Essex County reducing youth isolation.

Club Alouette: $69,000 over one year to fund capital improvements including new walls and flooring for this Essex facility which will lead to greater community use.

Maryvale: $171,200 over two years to increase the likelihood that children and teens achieve their best level of functioning academically, remain in school when they transition to a community school and graduate from high school. Funding includes salaries for youth workers, a transition coach, smart board technology and an evaluation of the program.

A day of fun and learning with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Did you know that within a 20-kilometre radius of Harrow there is more greenhouse vegetable production than in all the United States of America?

This is just one of the amazing fun facts 600 participants of the Essex County Farm Hiker Tour learned when visiting Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Greenhouse and Processing Crops Research Centre (GPCRC) on Sunday afternoon.

Under blue skies and sunshine, the GPCRC opened its doors and allowed visitors the rare opportunity to take a peek inside the centre, chat with researchers

and learn how the centre is helping Canadian agriculture be more competitive, innovative and environmentally sustainable.

“It is an honour to be chosen as one of the stops on the Essex County Farm Hiker Tour,” expressed Gary Whitfield, Science Director, GPCRC. “People often drive by the centre and wonder what it is we do here and what this centre is all about. Hosting the tour on the Sunday allows families to come out and spend some time exploring and learning together.”

Visitors to the centre were also treated to wagon field

tours, interactive research displays and demonstrations, farm equipment exhibition, and tours of the powerplant and greenhouse. The 4H club was also on site selling delicious BBQ

and treats – including hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, sweet corn and ice cream sandwiches!

This year, AAFC is celebrating 125 years of agricultural research in support of

a more profitable agriculture sector producing healthier, safe, higher quality, more environmentally sustainable and abundant food for Canadians.

The McKleer family taking a quick break between a tour of the greenhouse and wagon field tour.

Pumpkin fun!

Wagon field tours were offered every 30 minutes by the Greenhouse and Processing Crops Research Centre in Harrow.

United Way kicks off 2012 campaign with county tour

By Allison Siddall

United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County kicked off its 2011 annual fundraising campaign Wednesday, September 14 by traveling across the municipalities to present United Way flags. Two trolleys carrying United Way board members, campaign cabinet, staff and volunteers departed from the Essex Civic Centre and traveled to Leamington, Kingsville, Lakeshore, Tecumseh, LaSalle and Amherstburg to attend flag presentation ceremonies.

This year United Way has formed a County Engage-

ment Team to raise the organization’s profile in the county communities and to increase awareness of United Way funded strategies available to residents in the county. Erin Harris of the County Engagement Team said that the purpose of the team is also to raise awareness of the amount of work United Way does across the county. The team is also looking for ways to engage people from across the county and get them involved.

There are 200,000 people annually that are assisted by the United Way Windsor-

Essex County and 32% of them are from the county, said board member Barry Horrobin. United Way “tries to match dollars with the greatest need and use them in the best manner,” he added.

Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright praised the County Engagement Team initiative. “The United Way is essential to meet the needs in our municipality and I commend the way the campaign is being conducted [tour of the county],” said Leamington’s Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright. “It is a good example of reaching out to everyone in the community.”

Lorraine Goddard, Director, Community Impact & Development, briefly outlined United Way’s community investment priorities: 1. Supporting basic needs and independence to ensure that residents of WindsorEssex County have access

to food, shelter and other necessities that support and transition individuals and families towards greater independence.

2. Positioning kids and families for success to provide opportunities to develop positive social and cognitive skills and to educate and support parents and kids to build stronger families.

3. Creating thriving neighbourhoods to inspire residents to participate and contribute to their neighbourhood, and create a sense

of ownership that improves neighbourhood conditions.

“I urge citizens and businesses to donate, and donate generously,” said DeputyMayor Wright. “United Way benefits everyone in the community – let’s go for it!”

The Leamington leg of the kick-off tour concluded with Mr. Horrobin presenting United Way flags to the Town of Leamington, RBC and H.J. Heinz.

Following the tour was a County Kick-Off Luncheon at the Essex Civic Centre

which included music, food and a program describing United Way’s role in the community.

United Way board members, staff and volunteers made Leamington one of the stops on their campaign kick-off tour Sept. 14. They are pictured here with representatives from Leamington alongside Dennis Jackson’s vintage pickup that was loaded with food donations from H.J. Heinz. (SUN photo)

Leamington Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright shared his thoughts about the good work United Way does in the community and encouraged citizens and businesses to donate generously.

(SUN photo)

The trolley named “Destiny” shuttled United Way representatives across Essex County in the kick-off tour for the annual fundraising campaign. (SUN photo)

Ornamental kale and autumn colour

If you are one of those people that looks forward to the daffodils and tulips in the spring, then you will certainly enjoy the fall colors of the ornamental kale.

As the season cools down, there are many plants with brilliant blooms and colorful foliage to enjoy. Kale is in the same family as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. This plant is a type of cabbage but doesn’t form a head like ornamental cabbage. The teal green leaves are feathery or crinkly and develop a large inner rosette that, depending on the variety, can be cream, pink, rose, purple or even red in color.

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These plants will grow to a mature height of 12 to 18 inches with a diameter of 12 inches across. I like starting my plants from seed in mid June, approximately 8 weeks before transplanting no later than the first week in August. Plant the seedlings close together to encourage the roots to grow deep, and plant them in the ground up to their first set of leaves. This will help upright growth and will prevent them from falling over. When transplanting, take special care not to damage the delicate roots.

Once the seedlings have matured, thin the plants out to 10-12 inches apart. Lightly fertilize until they mature or they won’t reach their full color potential.

Ornamental kale prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Kale prefers cool moist soil but not wet, and will not reach full color until the temperatures stay below 60 degrees. During the fall cleanup is a perfect time to transplant the kale in planters and flowerbeds, a refreshing a change from the summer annuals. Now you can enjoy continued color during the fall and even during the first snowfall.

Ornamental kale is often used by restaurants as garnish, but is not as tender or tasty.

In your landscape designs, use the kale the same as any bedding plant for color and texture. When planting them in groups use a mixture of colors to create a brilliant contrast.

Many garden centres are selling larger selections for fall such as sedums, ornamental grasses, spikes and herbs such as sage lavender and rosemary to maintain attractive displays as the weather changes.

If you don’t have the time to grow kale, it is also available from August through September at any local nursery or garden centre.

Visit my website for fall planting and fundraising ideas at www.bptreemarketing.com.

Council Shorts

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Drain May Be Too Small

A report on the Murray Smith Drain has prompted the hiring of a drainage engineer to look into the adequacy of the drain. This drain flows from County Road 34 just east of Mersea Road 12 down to Deer Run Road, but there have been chronic problems up at its north end. Even after a complete flushing the problems persist. Consequently, Drainage Superintendent Lu-Ann Barreto and Manager of Engineering Services Allan Botham have recommended that council hire Rood Engineering to investigate.

Russell Street Water Main

One of the planned water main replacement projects for this year has come in with the lowest tender somewhat higher than expected. Nevertheless, administration recommended awarding the contract to D’Amore Construction in the amount of $132,664. This could result in a need for up to $45,000 in additional funding, but as council has clearly learned (from the Baird Street problem, if from nothing else) the work cannot be delayed. Council agreed, acknowledging that the shortfall must be made up from the “unforeseen projects” account.

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk

Come on down to the Branch and enjoy the fun. Every week there is Friday night darts starting at 8 p.m. Saturdays are the meat draw, 50/50 draw and weekly draw. The beer specials run all week now. The public is very welcome to come out and enjoy any of these events.

Winners of Friday night darts on Sept. 9 were Dennis and Simp. Second place went to Doug and Mabel. Monday night darts start Sept. 19, Tuesday night travel darts start Sept. 27, and Thursday night darts start Sept. 29.

The children’s dart program will be starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Look to the news for start time.

The September Seniors Dinner was sold out and the Branch apologizes for having to turn people away. Ham is on the menu for the

Seniors Dinner on Oct. 12 from 3-6 p.m. The dinner is always held the second Wednesday of the month, with entertainment by Gord Ciliska.

Legion Week is Sept. 1824. The public is welcome to come and check it out.

On Sept. 24 during Legion Week, Joey Purpura will be performing a Neil Diamond Tribute and there will also be a pasta dinner. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are limited and are on sale now at the

Branch. Cost is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. It is an excellent show, so get your tickets early. Over half the tickets are already sold. Membership cards are in for 2012. Get yours early! There was a small turnout for the first General meeting. Looking forward to seeing all the members at the next General Meeting on Wed. Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. The Executive will meet Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary meeting is the last Wednesday of the month, Sept. 28.

Don’t make talk cheap

After an evening with a couple of girlfriends, I realized again how much I love a good conversation; one on the edge of a debate. My husband doesn’t share this passion and although sometimes I find this frustrating, it may be a godsend. We balance out each other in a very positive way. A few weekends ago, I entered into a debative conversation with another women prior to a Detroit Tigers ball game at Elwood’s. It was a very frustrating conversation. I am pretty sure the fact that she was inebriated did not help much! Her argument centered around the same material over and over again and most of it was full of racial slurs. I can’t even agree to disagree with that.

Many of my siblings love a good challenging conversation and even though we may agree with the comments being voiced, somehow we find another way to look at things and usually a positive one. Thanks to our mother!

My favourite debate partner was my brother Fred. You need to understand and envision our relationship to understand why. When Mark’s and my children were young, I would arrange a getaway weekend to my brother’s in Toronto. I enjoyed the peacefulness of the drive, especially

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 - The Leamington Mersea Historical Society is meeting at the Museum, 121 Essex Rd. 14, Leamington at 12 noon. Please bring a bag lunch. Susan Poth & Janet Ferguson from the Weavers Guild will be speaking on Weaving and demonstrating spinning. Everyone is welcome. We are always looking for new members.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - Join the fun at the 32nd Annual Ruthven Apple Festival at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. Fun for the whole family with all proceeds to Community Living Essex County. Enjoy over 100 craft and food vendors, parade,entertainment and car show, Farmer's Market. For more information call 519-776-6483, ext 246, or visit www.communitylivingessex.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - Erie Wildlife Rescue is having a yard/bake sale fundraiser, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 11168 Tecumseh Road East near Banwell. Something for everyone. Come for lunch, all indoors.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - First annual Trot With The Troops Run

The run will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Maj. F.A. Tilston VC Armoury, 4007 Sandwich Street. This is a family-centered fundraising initiative sponsored by Delta Company with proceeds going to the London Military Family Resource Center and The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment Association. Join the soldiers as they wind through Olde Sandwich Towne past historic sites along Riverside Drive and back to the Armoury. Please show your support by registering to walk or run the 5 Km or 10 Km event or signing up as a sponsor. Visit our web site at www.trotwiththetroops.com for more

after an eventful week with the kids. As I neared the Toronto area around the ski hills off of the 401, I would give Fred a call to let him know if all went well I would be arriving in approximately a half an hour.

For those of you that have not taken the time to be pampered, I can only tell you that I have been spoiled. My brother would greet me at the door, take my luggage and tell me to go have a nice warm bubble bath. In the bathroom, there would be a glass of wine and tea-lights lit to enjoy a relaxing few moments. The only thing that would make this difficult would be the wafts of a wonderful dinner sneaking under the doorway.

During our dinner that often included savoury dishes like homemade gnocchi with a spicy tomato sauce finished with chocolate mousse and café latte, we would typically catch up on the goings on of each other’s lives. Soon, we would find ourselves deeply immersed in a conversation that conjured up thoughtful debates. We thrived on it and the tingling current of thoughts it evoked!

There are those that don’t enjoy this, and many times my poor husband has been seated between me and another willing partner while we hashed it out. “Really it’s not an argument,” I have explained to him, but in his ears and eyes it’s combative and not at all relaxing.

I have realized over the years that there are those personalities that love to debate and those that don’t. I suppose it is a good thing that we have hooked up with partners that

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26Friendship Dinner at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, Leamington (corner of Setterington and Erie St. S.) Free home cooked meal with dessert and beverage for those in need.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - 10:00

a.m. Windsor/Essex Small Business Centre at 23 Main St. W. in Kingsville is hosting a free Small Business Financing Workshop facilitated by Tim Seech from United Communities Credit Union. Tim will discuss the business plan, what lenders are looking for in a business loan applicant and what to expect in the loan interview. Space is limited so RSVP today 519-733-3137 or info@windsoressexsmallbusiness.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29Guatemala Hope will hold its Annual General Meeting 7:00 to 9:00 pm. at St. John’s Church, Woodslee. Guest speaker: Fr. Mike Ryan, past president of Save a Family Program. Come out and hear about the successes of last year's projects and the new initiatives under way for the current year. Everyone is welcome.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 - Ten Thousand Villages is turning 65! Your support has helped our artisans for the past 65 years! Come and help us celebrate the past and the future at Ten Thousand Villages, 2 Talbot St., East, Leamington. There will be cake, coffee, samples and great deals! Enter our gift basket draw. Ballots for the draw are available beginning September 12. Hours: Mon.Sat.,10am-5pm.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 - Join Life Chain from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in Leamington at Erie & Talbot, Kingsville at Main & Division. Life

are the opposite, and because of that we are able to endure with the balance that this creates in our relationship. But I’ll take a great debate any day, knowing that it will stimulate some brain activity and hopefully some understanding of a whole new point of view. The key is to listen well, and once in a while think of the following wise words: “Conversation would be vastly improved by the constant use of four simple words: I do not know.”

Canadian Fall Shootout this Saturday at South Buxton Raceway

By Michael Bennett

South Buxton Raceway’s 40th anniversary season comes to a conclusion with the eighth annual Canadian Fall Shootout this Saturday.

United Midwestern Promoters Modified and Late Models cars from across Ontario and the Great Lakes states will join South Buxton’s regular drivers for the prestigious event.

Brian Ruhlman, of Clarklake, Mich., has won all three Modified Shootouts since its inception in 2008.

Blenheim’s Andrew Reaume is the two-time defending Late Model Shootout winner, after Charing Cross’ Chris Ross made history as the first Canadian winner in 2008. American drivers won the first four Late Model Shootouts.

The field will include several Leamington area Modified drivers, led by Joel Dick, who won the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified season championship race at South Buxton on Sept. 10.

The Modified feature winner will pocket $3,000 and the Late Model winner $2,000.

South Buxton’s Tirecraft Comp 4s will be the support class, led by season championship race winner Denis DeSerrano of Cottam.

Gates open at 5 p.m. with the green flag waving on the qualifying heat races at 7 p.m. Special event prices are in effect.

Chains will also be held in Essex, Belle River, Harrow, Amherstburg, Tecumseh and Windsor. Inquiries: Right to Life 519-325-0929 or 519969-7555.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 - Anxiety, Worry, Stress? How to Survive. Mentally Healthy Essex County presents Part 3 of the “Let’s Talk” Series. A free public education forum with John Postons (M.S.W.) Everyone welcome. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Bethel Maidstone United Church, 933 Talbot Rd., Maidstone. Transportation available from Essex Community Services.

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

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

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

The Windsor & District Chapter of the Kidney Foundation of Canada celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Gift the Gift of Life Walk this past Sunday at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Approximately 150 participants celebrated the “gift of life” for those who have successfully received a transplant while encouraging others to say “yes” to organ donation while collectively raising $20,000 for the Foundation. Funds will benefit patient services and programs within the community while stimulating innovative research.

“We are very fortunate to have a wonderful group of supporters who are walking for loved ones and friends through this event,” said Mike Brennan, fund development and chapter manager for the Windsor & District Chapter. “This event encompasses all aspects of the Foundation’s vision and mission while advocating for organ donation.”

One person has the ability to save up to 8 lives and with approximately 1,105 individuals on the waiting list in Ontario, the need for awareness and registration continues to grow. To say “yes” to organ donation and register to be a donor go to beadonor.ca.

“This event creates awareness for organ donation within our community and provides

the opportunity for transplant recipients to say thanks and give back in their own special way,” said Mary Diemer, chair of the Give the Gift of Life Walk event committee. For Mary, this event was a special one as it also commemorated the 10th anniversary of her transplant.

Walks continue to take place throughout communities across the province. Register or donate online at kidney.ca/ontariowalk.

The Cost of Safety

Last December an amendment was made to the Technical Standards and Safety Act regulations requiring safety inspection of propane transfer stations. This was in response to the explosion at Sunrise Propane in Toronto. The fire department is required to review a Risk and Safety Management Plan for each of Leamington’s 7 locations, and a $200 charge will be attached to this initial evaluation.

In addition, an annual on-site inspection that is required will have a $100 fee attached.

From the left, Stephanie Hodgson, Anna Mills and Cori Recker were enthusiastic members of the Wheatley Wizzers team, which raised $2343.95 at the Gift of Life Walk. Other team members included Tracy Buchenauer (team captain and kidney donation recipient), Denise Beleutz, Muggsy Soulliere, Linda Niehus, Sheri Lane, Liisa Pere, Cara Flaming and Allison Siddall.

Approximately 150 people raised $20,000 at the Kidney Foundation’s Gift of Life Walk held Sun. Sept. 18 at Colasanti’s.

(Photo by Mike Mastronardi)

Union Water System employees recognized for 50 years of climate observations

Dillen (centre), Operational Compliance Manager at Union Water System, accepted an award on behalf of employees that recognizes the staff’s diligence as volunteer climate observers for over 50 years. Richard Campbell (left), Manager, Meteorological Service of Canada, and Essex MP Jeff Watson commended the people at the plant for their valuable contribution to the area’s climate data archives for Environment Canada. (SUN Photo)

The employees at the Union Water System were presented with an award on Wed. Sept. 14 in recognition of continuous service as volunteer climate observers. For more than 50 years they have braved the weather to collect daily climate information for Environment Canada’s weather service.

Jeff Watson, Member of Parliament for Essex, presented the award on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honorable Peter Kent. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to recognize our climate observers who voluntarily collect climate information that enhances our weather research capabilities,” said Mr. Watson on behalf of Minister Kent. “These volunteers make a significant

contribution to all Canadians. Their work plays a vital role in our understanding of climate patterns that affect both our economic activities and everyday lives.”

The Union Water Treatment Plant serves a number of small communities in the area, including the municipalities of Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, and Lakeshore. The plant’s employees take two daily readings of temperature and precipitation, as well as notes on the general characteristics of the weather at this station.

“Volunteers like these have been observing the climate of Canada since 1840. These reports, combined with other data, are invaluable as they help create a record of the climate of

Canada,” said Watson. Without the recorded data we would not know, for example, that on October 1, 1960, only precipitation was measured, or that on May 1, 1968, temperature recording equipment was installed. There was .18” of rain in the early morning and the temperature was fair, reaching a maximum of 61ºF that day. “There has been over 36,000 measurements over 50 years,” said Watson. “These record temperature, rain and snow – that is priceless.”

Each year, Environment Canada recognizes individuals, families and organizations who have reached milestones for years of continuous excellence in service as co-operative climate observers.

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When Jeff Watson (right), Essex MP, asked employees at Union Water System about the data regarding the amount of rainfall we had this summer he was shown the meticulous records kept by plant staff that contain the information. (SUN Photo)

Essex MP Jeff Watson (left) questions Dale Dillen, Operational Compliance Manager at Union Water System, about the remarkably simple yet reliable gadget they use to record snowfall amounts. (SUN Photo)

Celebration of Two Cultures

Aguila Real-, a nortena

ranchera singer, performs on stage at

Celebration of

Migrant worker Raúl Moreno enjoyed the opportunity to sing with a mariachi band from Toronto.

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In what seems to be a recurring theme from last season, the Leamington Flyers got out to a slow start last Thursday night but were able to put on pressure late in the game to earn a 7-4 win over the St. Thomas Stars, last seasons Western Conference champions. The Flyers allowed 2 goals early in the first period before even getting a shot on net but rallied to take a 4-2 lead in the second period. St. Thomas was able to get another pair of goals to tie the game at 4-4 but the Flyers were able to generate some momentum again as they scored three goals in just over three minutes midway through the third to secure the win.

Matt Ogden scored twice for the Flyers including one shorthanded, Cheyne Matheson had one goal and three assists, Nick Nicodemo had one goal and two assists while single markers went to Eric Leardi, Tony Spidalieri and Jacob Hendrikson, who was playing in his first game since joining the team. Defenceman Brett Babkirk chipped in with three assists. Veteran goaltender Colin Greeley made 23 saves to earn his second win of the season and played particularly well in the second period making a number of excellent glove saves.

“We could’ve played better but our offence game through and when we needed him to Greeley came through too,” said forward Cheyne Matheson. Matheson credits the Flyers offence for sparking the team’s resiliency whenever they are trailing in a game.

“I think we have a lot of quick, dynamic forwards and once they start pressuring then the other lines start to as well.”

Flyers head coach Tony Piroski said that while the team has grown accustom to overcoming deficits, he knows they can’t keep playing that way.

“Any time you win it’s obviously a good thing but we seem to be slow starters and we need to work on that,” Piroski said. “It’s too good of a league to keep having to come back in games like this. We can’t afford to have these kind of mental lapses.”

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Thursday, September 22nd vs St. Mary’s – 7:10pm Thursday, September 29th vs London – 7:10pm

Away: Saturday, September 24th at Strathroy – 7:30pm

NOTES: Flyers captain Ron Soucie missed Thursday’s game due to a groin injury that he suffered against St. Mary’s on September 9th. He is expected to return this week. Defenceman Brett Babkirk served as captain in Soucie’s absence against St. Thomas….Jacob Henrikson made his debut with the Flyers on Thursday night. The 18 year-old left winger is from Howell, Michigan and played with Howell High School last season…Thursday’s game against St. Marys is Teen Night. All teens are encouraged to wear purple to the game to show your support of anti-bullying. Teens wearing purple will be entered in a draw to win raffle prizes.

Flyers forward Matt Ogden battles in front of the St. Thomas net. Ogden had two goals in the Flyers win over St. Thomas including one shorthanded goal and then the eventual game winner. (Shelly Quick photo)

The OBA winning Leamington Lakers Rookie Baseball team was honoured before the Flyers game on Thursday. The Lakers visited the Flyers dressing room before the game, Flyers owner Abe Fehr presented each player with a certificate of achievement and the Lakers dropped the ceremonial puck. (Shelly Quick photo)

Erie Shores holds Walter Dick Memorial Field

Day Tournament

On a breezy afternoon with some devilish pin placements and speedy greens, only 12 players managed to break 80 at the Erie Shores Men’s Annual Walter Dick Memorial Closing Field Day Tournament over the weekend.

However, these conditions didn’t faze the winner Ward Hutchins by one bit. After finishing second last year, losing out in a sudden death playoff to his friend and golfing partner, Brian Humphreys, Hutchins turned the tables this year shooting a 2 under par 69 to outflank Humphreys and Jim McCallum, both multi-time winners, by three strokes as they finished tied for second at one over par 72.

Finishing just another shot back, in fourth spot, at 2 over par 73 was Ryan Harder. Greg Zimney was next at 3 over par 74, while Greg Dunmore was alone in sixth place at 4 over par 75.

Bill Ruiter and Wray Pollock tied for seventh with their 6 over par rounds of 77, while Dale Marinacci, Scott Wilkinson and Ken Steingart all had rounds of 78 to finish one stroke ahead of Les Young who finished with a 79.

In the Low Net category, Glen Reaume led all players with a net 65, edging out Les Young and Greg Dunmore by a single stroke. Joe Morin and Harry Badz tied for fourth place with their net scores of 68, while Brian Collins, Earl Dunmore and Don Posliff were all tied in a group having net rounds of 69.

In the Team event, featuring a four-ball net best ball format, Dale Marinacci, Yves Lanteigne, Roy Renaud and Joe Morin won top honours shooting a 16 under par net score of 55.

Four groups finishing tied for second place with net best ball scores of 14 under par 57 included: Earl Dunmore, Brian Collins, Bob Gray and Bill Conn; Brian Humphreys, Ryan Harder, Bill Ruiter and Ken Cobby;Tim Tiessen, Bob Dick, Greg Dunmore and Kevin Babkirk; and Bill Gherasim, Jack Martin, Ron Gagne and Gene Bouliane.

This year’s Closing Field Day, as well as the Men’s KickOff in May, was sponsored by the Friends of Erie Shores, a generous group of supporters consisting of Gillett Sheet

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Metal, Counter Effects, Leamington Chrysler Jeep, Humphreys Electrical Contracting Ltd., The Eye Glass Shoppe, Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington Collision and Stewart’s Roofing and Siding. Together, their sponsorship made it possible for these events to take place at Erie Shores.

Hockey coaches needed; house league season in jeopardy

Southpoint Minor Hockey is in desperate need of house league coaches. The season is fast approaching, travel teams are already practicing, but without coaches the house league teams cannot start.

The Mite division is in good shape but Southpoint Minor Hockey is looking for coaches in Novice (2), Atom (1), Peewee (2), Bantam (2) and Midget (1). There is still a bit of time, but if the league cannot get enough coaches by the end of September it is a real possibility that the season could be cancelled.

Southpoint Minor Hockey is hoping they will be able to fill these spots, and are aware that it is a big commitment to coach a team in any sport. Parents are busy, but maybe 2 or 3 or 4 people could get together and something could be worked out. The Southpoint Minor Hockey board of directors will be able to help as well.

Please contact Kevin Prevett or Don Watson if you have any questions. Their contact info is available at southpointminorhockey.com.

There will be a coaches meeting on Monday, September 26 at 7 p.m. in the minor hockey boardroom.

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with the Crystal Trophy.

Peewee AE beats Erie North Shore

On September 17, the Southpoint Peewee AE team hosted Erie North Shore in their first home game of the season winning 4-1.

Southpoint opened the scoring early in the first period when Austin Unger buried one in the net. A minute later Jackson Ingratta, assisted by Royce Beauchamp, made the score 2-0, ending the first period.

Southpoint continued the scoring in the second period with an unassisted goal by Aiden Rodrigues, and finally the fourth goal of the game came with some help from goalie Dante DiMilo to Mitchell DeMelo, then passed to Cameron Richmond making the score 4-0. Erie North Shore managed to come back and get one late in the second but was no match against the great defensive efforts from Tristen Totaro and Lucas Lamotte.

The game also had a lot of penalties, and goalie Dante DiMilo with defensemen Royce Beauchamp, Cameron Richmond, Austin Tiessen and Devin Leili played outstanding during the penalty minutes.

Thursday men’s golf league resumes after being rained out

The Erie Shores Men’s Thursday Night League resumed play last week after being cancelled a week prior due to an all day rain. With only two more weeks remaining in league play, Captain Yves Lanteigne and Team 7 scored a perfect 12 points to put a stronghold on their first-place position and almost assure themselves of winning the championship title. With 121 points, they now stand 12 points ahead of their nearest rival, Team 4 and Captain Frank Dick, who picked up 8 points to remain in second place at 109.

Team 1, captained by Paul Bunnett-Jones, has moved to within 3 and a half points of the second spot by picking up 9 and a half points this past week. With a total of 105 and a half points, Team 1 remains 14 and a half more points ahead of fourth place holders Tim Tiessen and Team 9 who are standing at 91. All remaining 7 teams have 85 or less points.

Individual awards last week went out to Richard Lowes for closest to the pin on the 16th hole, Pierre Brisson for longest putt on the 18th hole and to Mike Morin who drove it 373 yards to win longest drive honours on the 17th hole.

Low gross shooters included Brian Humphreys with a 33 and Van Tan with a 36, while Tom Bondy was low net with a 34 and Garth Dennerley was next at 35. Skins winners included Wray Pollock, Ward Hutchins, Tim Tiessen, Norm Beattie, Yves Lanteigne and Peter Neufeld.

The second last week of regular 9-hole play takes place on Thursday with the final Team Banquet and Awards Night set for October 6 at 7:00 p.m. All players are requested to call the Pro Shop at 519-326-4231, ext. 22, in the next two weeks to confirm their attendance that evening.

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Activity Guide online at www.leamington.ca/residents/recreation_guide.asp

Family Life ’N Style Expo Oct. 21 & 22! A wide array of displays, demonstrations and presentations on body care, cooking and food sampling, fashion trends, kids events, finances, pets, anti-aging, makeup application, living green, home décor, electronics, health solutions – spinal screenings, acupuncture, chiropractic, mini massage and spa treatments, exercise and fitness. Plus there will be many interactive displays for kids where children ages 5-12 can come learn about SUGAR SHOCKERS! 9 a.m.1 p.m. Four interactive displays – sugar water, liquid candy, learning to read food nutrition labels, stop/yield/go.

• GREAT door crasher sales and chances to win great door prizes!

• Fri. Oct. 21 from 5-6 p.m. take part in FREE yoga class with 4 instructors to guide you! Adults age 14+.

• Fri. Oct. 21 from 7:30-9 p.m. will be a Fashion Show with 8 Leamington boutiques featuring their new fall fashions!

• Wine & Food

• Specialty Booths: Seacliffe Inn – FREE spa dollars toward spa services; Just Cork

It – $25 gift certificate toward making any Kenridge Series Wine; Reduce stress with Jody Lucio of Windsor’s Alpha Laser Health Centre; LDMH – Dr. Angelina Chan and the Obstetrics Unit now offering epidural services and lactation specialist; EXPO Special – save $200 on Guardian energy efficient heaters and AQ1000 air purifiers; LDMH – Dr. Sheila Horen and the Assess Restore Unit.

• Chance to win $600 CAA travel gift certificate. Swimming Theme Days – bring your family and spend quality time together:

• Fri. Sept. 23 is Rock ’n Swim from 7-9 p.m. with live music sponsored by Dr. K. Archer of Family Dental Care.

• Sun. Sept. 25 “It’s a 3-Ring Circus” from 1-3 p.m. when lifeguards lead all sorts of fun games.

SPIKES Volleyball for youth ages 5-15: Learn basic volleyball skills development on Monday and Friday afternoons from 4-6 p.m. in the Complex gym. Ontario Volleyball has modified the game to make it more youth friendly. The ball is softer, so it doesn’t hurt your arms, and the net is lower. Led by Jim Konrad of Velocity Volleyball.

Sharks win home opener 4-3

The Wheatley Sharks won their home opener on Monday, September 19 in a big comeback effort. After trailing 3-0 to the Mooretown Flags, the Sharks came back with four straight goals to earn their first win of the season in the Great Lakes Junior “C” Hockey League. Sharks home games are Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Wheatley Arena.

Atom AE loses on the road

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On Sept. 18 the Southpoint Atom AE team lost their first road game of the season 7-1 against LaSalle.

LaSalle opened the scoring midway through the first period and added another to end the period 2-0.

Early in the second, Southpoint started to turn things around when Ryan Cherneski scored on the power play with assists from Trevor Dyck and Kean Bell. LaSalle scored another goal to end the second period 3-1.

They opened the final period with a big task ahead, but when Windsor scored another 4 unanswered goals in the third, the battle ended in a 7-1 loss.

Andrew Botham played well, but faced way too many shots in net for Southpoint.

(SUN Photos)

Pearson and Wright conquer Talbot Trail

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, September 13, the T.T. course presented a definite challenge to the 70 enthusiastic senior golfers. Because of the extreme amounts of rain that we’ve had lately, the outside workers were unable to get on the course to complete their grass cutting. Therefore, errant shots into the deep rough proved costly to the individual golfers. To add to the golfing challenge, we often were forced to hit into a stiff wind and proper club selection was difficult. Despite these obstacles, there were some fine games played.

Jim Pearson (57-69y) and Mike Wright (70-79y) each played terrifically to lead all the seniors with the day’s low score of 39. Next in the 57-69y group were Dave Overholt and Rick Thompson who earned superb 42s. Kevin Jordan and Bob McLean merited commendable 43s. Bill Ward and Garnet Fox played well to record 44s. Achieving noteworthy 45s were Mike Getty and Ray La Pierre. Jim Omstead shot the only 47 and Larry Schmidt fired the sole 48. Other scores of 50 or less were achieved by: Bill Rutgers, Tom Sasso, Al Zanuttini, Richard Humber, and Al Matthews.

In the 70-79y category, Joe Vertel was in second place with a superb 43. Three golfers who merited nifty 44s were: Neil Adamson, Pete Daudlin, and Bob Patchett. Paul R. Brown and Homer Vandervecht endured the severe elements to fire solid 47s. Four golfers who earned commendable 48s were: Larry Hillman, Tom Hyatt, Don Willan, and Gerald Rivait. Other golfers who travelled the course in 50 or less strokes were: Andy Orsini, Bill Adams, Tom Sasso and Clarence Ware.

Because of the wet conditions, the carts had to stay on the cart paths. This made it much more difficult for the 80y+ section. Despite this, most of this enthusiastic group came ready to play. Bill Galloway led this group with another terrific game as he fired a 46. He was closely followed by the solid 47 earned by Murray Knox. Cam Keith and Jack Cochrane achieved very praiseworthy 51s. Roger Beaupre had a commendable 55. Jim Ascott and Gerald Wilkinson followed with 56 and 57 respectively. Also deserving credit for their fine effort was: Steve Haas, Ray Allen, Al Stock-

The 5th annual Doc McLean Senior Invitational was held on September 14 at Talbot Trail Golf Club. Shown here receiving the winner’s plaque is former Wheatley resident Bill Ruiter (centre) who shot a one under 71 to claim the title. Presenting the plaque are McLean brothers Wayne (left) and Bob. The golfers enjoyed a full breakfast, golf under ideal conditions and an all you can eat perch dinner.

well, and Orville Ellwood. Our super senior, John H. Dick, inspired us again with a solid 63.

The final scramble will take place on September 28. We will continue play in October with a new starting time of 10:00. Plans are being hatched for the final excursion that will take place in October.

Doc McLean Sr. Invitational

The Doc McLean Senior Invitational was played on Wednesday, September 14. Approximately 66 seniors

participated in the tournament. Derek Brown and his outside crew, with the aid of a nice breeze and warm dry weather, worked extremely hard to get the course in spectacular condition. The transition in the course from Tuesday to Wednesday was all but amazing. Well done! On behalf of my brothers and myself, I want to once again thank Greg Coulter for his exceptional effort in organizing this event in Dad’s name. Thanks also to club pro Lee Mackenzie, Jordyn Coulter, and all the men and lady volunteers who worked

so hard to make the tournament such a huge success.

Congratulations to a terrific senior golfer, Bill Ruiter, who became the Tournament Champion, firing an outstanding 71. He also picked up at least 3 skins. Also, a tip of the hat to my brother, Wayne, who earned the low net prize for the field. His disappointing 49 on the front 9 was followed by an impressive 37. Great effort, Wayne!

Pulley earns novice major “Hard Hat”

Brennan Pulley, #32, has earned this week’s Hard Hat for Southpoint Novice Major in Saturday’s game against Belle River with his goaltending. This designates him as the Team Captain for next week’s game on Friday night at the WFCU Centre in Tecumseh, a new idea the coaching staff came up with as another incentive for the kids. Coach Chris Babkirk relayed to the team: “As an honor of being named the Hard Hat player of the game, that same player will be the Captain for the next game, so the ‘C’ will rotate with the Hard Hat”.

Southpoint played hard giving it all they got, but unfortunately were defeated by Belle River.

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Peewee Lakers OBA runners-up

Erie Shores ladies league plays

The Erie Shores 18-hole ladies league played Two-TwoTwos (gross score) on Tuesday, September 13.

Peewee Lakers OBA finalists

The Peewee Lakers baseball team ended the season on a high note, winding up second in the OBA finals. It was a great finish to a year with a few ups and downs. The team had a number of rainout games as well as a tournament. That started the year off a little slow, but the team got stronger and faster as the season picked up. They had a great time at St. Marys, winning a few easy games and enjoying the quarry with a swim before heading home. That day made the team camaraderie very strong, which led up to the OBA Qualifying tournament. Six teams competing for two spots in the OBA finals. After playing in a few hard-fought games they ended up 2nd in the tournament, which led to the “Big Show”.

The OBA’s were played in Belle River this year, and needless to say it was a very, very, wet weekend. The boys started off the weekend playing against Pelham on Friday afternoon. Ryan Wall and Dylan McIntosh pitched for the Lakers for a 8-3 win. An excellent start to the tournament. Defence played a key role in winning this game.

Next game brought on league rivals, the Amherstburg Cardinals. This Saturday morning game was a long, hot, emotional 10-inning game that ended 9-8 for the Lakers. Tyler Wall, Nick Jraige, Brett Enns and Anthony Fehr led the team to victory with their endless pitching battle with the Cardinals.

With two wins behind them, Leamington was granted a bye and didn’t have to play again till Saturday night. The Lakers went 3 innings with Waterdown and then the rain came and the game was suspended till Sunday morning. The boys ended up winning 4-3.

Sunday afternoon brought on the Delaware Tigers. They had a little too much power for the Lakers and the boys suffered their first loss, 8-2.

Sunday night brought the Cardinals back around to play the Lakers again, but was delayed by rain once again.

Monday morning the boys played a hard fought game against Amherstburg, and once again they came out on top winning 8-4. Nick Jraige and Aidan Massad did the honours at the mound.

The winners were: A Flight – Debbie Dunmore and Mary Jean Paulin (25); B Flight – Carol Quinn (29); C Flight – Emily Oldenburg (29); D Flight – Gloria Thiessen (34).

Chip-Ins: Mary Jean Paulin (#7), Carolyn Kelly (#6), Diana Jones (#3), Lisa Fehr (#5), Mary Lappan (#16), Gloria Thiessen (#4).

At last they got to the finals on Monday afternoon. The boys had a rough weekend battling the weather and the other teams and unfortunately they lost in the finals. They are the OBA Peewee “C” Divison Runners-up! Not too shabby considering this Major PeeWee team consisted of 6 majors and 7 minors.

Members of this fabulous squad are Aidan Massad, Dawson Iles, Brett Enns, Nicholas Jraige, Tyler Wall, Dylan McIntosh, Parker Garrod, Ryan Wall, Brandon Tiechroeb, Gibson Fulmer, Reid Jackson, Lucas Lamotte, and Anthony Fehr.

We know there are more winter sports than hockey in Leamington and area, so please, share them with

Leamington Peewee Lakers sponsored by Kent Essex Mutual Insurance, are the 2011 OBA Peewee “C” Division runnersup. Team members are, front row left to right: Lucas Lamotte, Ryan Wall, Aiden Massad, Brett Enns and Dawson Iles. Back row: Coach Chris Lamotte, Reid Jackson, Dylan McIntosh, Nicholas Jraige, Gibson Fulmer, Tyler Wall, Parker Garrod and coach Jeff Enns. Absent: Brandon Tiechroeb, Anthony Fehr. (Photo submitted)

Cardinal Carter corner

Welcome back, Cougars! It’s been a great start to the year and the Cardinal Carter community welcomes both new and returning families to the school. There are a few new faces on staff this year. Mr. Aldo Bertucci joins C.C. in the position of Vice-Principal and will be leading the numeracy efforts; Ms. Laurie Browning will assume the role of administrative assistant in the main office; the Arts Department welcomes Ms. Constance Budd; the Math and Science Departments welcome Ms. Maria Marra and Mr. John Guiry; Mr. Matt Wachna joins the Social Science Department; Ms. Haley Mastronardi joins the English Department; welcome to Ms.Andrea Niforos in French; Ms. Angela DiPonio in Religion; Mr. Rick Frias in Special Education and Social Science; and Ms. Pauline Verhaeghe in Community Living. Athletics programs are already well underway. The junior and senior football teams have been busy practicing in preparation for their upcoming games. The senior football team played their homecoming game against Kennedy on Fri. Sept. 16. The junior team played L’Essor on Tues. Sept. 20. The community is invited to come out and cheer for the senior football team when they take on LDSS for the Tomato Bowl, Sept. 22 at Leamington High at 4 p.m. Mrs. Ramsay, Mr. Frias and the cross-country team have been running all over town. The cross-country coaches extend an invitation to all staff and students to join the team for some fun and fitness Monday through Thursday immediately after school. In addition, the boys’ volleyball; girls’ basketball and tennis teams are also busy getting ready for their respective seasons. Go Cougars!

The Arts Department is thrilled to announce that Cardinal Carter will be performing the full-length musical production Little Shop of Horrors this February. Auditions will begin promptly and any students interested in assisting with the technical crew, makeup or other aspects of the production are encouraged to attend the meetings.

Cardinal Carter has kicked off its major fundraising lottery campaign. Students received lottery ticket booklets on Thurs. Sept. 15. There are many great prizes to be won and many incentives for top sellers. Please support school programs and purchase a lottery ticket!

Upcoming Events

The annual Grade 9 parent night will be held Tues. Sept. 20 at 7:00 p.m. Parents and guardians of grade 9 students are invited to attend. The evening will provide information about school programming and will include an informal meeting of grade 9 staff.

School pictures will be taken Tues. Sept. 20 – be sure to wear your best uniform!

Parents are encouraged to attend the school council meeting on Sept. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Learning Commons area.

Grade 9 students will enjoy spirit activities Fri. Sept. 23 at lunch – be prepared to have fun!

Golden Years mini golf kicks off for the season

Thursday, September 15 saw 42 avid golfers descend on Colasanti’s for the kick-off of our 2011-2012 year. Some new faces were welcomed to blend in with the seasoned players. Leading the low score parade was team 7 with Bill Mayville, Winnie Moore, Carolyn Daudlin and Mary Ann Vickery scoring a 240. Second place went to team 8 with Marg Graham, Iggy Arner and Bill Taylor notching a 247.

Third place was a photo finish with teams 2 and 6 sharing a score of 249. Team 2 consisted of Ethel Ferguson, Eva Kah and Julia Kos. Team 6 included Herb Ascott, Duane McIntosh and John Murphy.

Four aces were recorded by none other than Gerry Wilkinson. A bevy of players with 3 each followed including Eva Kah, Julia Kos, Ken Brook, Dorothy Harrow, Eileen MacIntosh, Barb Arner and Linda Walsh. Two each dropped for Gary Honey, Anne Marie Leslie, Marg Graham, Colleen Pearse, Betty McManus, Neil Quick and Liz Scratch. Recording 1 each were May MacRae, Herb Ascott, John Murphy, Iggy Arner, Art Sweet, Angus MacRae, Don Ribble, Kathy Bradley, Andy Orsini, Janet Annison and Rose Taylor.

Remember, for a $10 annual membership fee and only $5 per week, you can join the mini golfers for a good time every Thursday morning at 9:30. You need not be an avid golfer. Each hole has a limit of 4 shots.

Teams are chosen each week randomly to avoid ‘domination’ by any one group.

First place team members each take home $3, second place $2 and third $1. Come join Golden Years mini golfers for a good time.

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Peewee majors win and tie

It has been a good start to the season for the Gabriele’s Southpoint Capitals Peewee Major team as they were able to secure a tie and a win in their first two league games.

The Capitals took to the ice in their first league game on Saturday, September 10 against the Tecumseh Eagles, finishing off with a 2-2 tie. Southpoint seemed to be in command of the game leading 2-0 until the third period when Tecumseh capitalized on two defensive lapses in their own end. Although Southpoint outshot their opponent, the Tecumseh tender played a solid game. Cristian Santos also played extremely well in net for Southpoint.

Game two of the regular season took place on the Heinz rink Sunday, September 18 versus the Essex Ravens. Starting in net for the Capitals, fresh off the “DL”, was Tyler Dillen. He came up big when needed as the Capitals were able to secure a 4-1 victory Opening the scoring 4 minutes in was Luc Ribble set up by Evan Loveless. Camden Driedger netted his first of the season set up by Rory DiNiro approximately 1 minute later. DiNiro capitalized on the power play in the second period with a beauty set up by Dawson Iles and Luc Ribble.

Essex made it 3-1 with 4 minutes left in the third. Then Zack Dillen made it 4-1 with 3 minutes remaining with an assist going to Loveless.

The Peewees have a busy week ahead of them with 3 league games next weekend: Fri. Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Amherstburg at their new facility; Sat. Sept. 24 at 5:35 p.m. at the Thames Campus Arena in Chatham; and

Come out and support your local minor hockey teams. Check the website for the association’s game times and events at www.southpointminorhockey.com.

Annual fish stock sampling underway

By Sheila McBrayne

After 23 years of collecting samples and collaborating on data, the Partnership Index Fishing Survey has become a reliable indicator of present and future fish stocks. Since 1989, biologists from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and the Ontario Commercial Fisheries Association (OCFA) have worked together to carry out an annual index fishing program to assess the fish community of Lake Erie. This partnership

involves the use of commercial fishing vessels, commercial fishing crews, experimental gill netting gear, catch processing and data management.

“It gives us an annual snapshot of the status of the stocks… It’s the only program of its kind on Lake Erie and we cover the whole north half of the lake,” said Kevin Reid, Assessment Manager, OCFA. Reid and his co-lead on the survey, Andy Cook, MNR, were in Wheatley on Tuesday, September 13 supervising the samples which were brought in from the 144 sites across the lake on Monday, September 12.

The 144 sites are spread across the lakes with nets set to smaller sizes than most commercial fishermen would use. The sites are also random. “It’s a statistically randomized survey… We’re not ‘trying’ to catch the fish or chase the fish. It’s just a random sampling,” said Reid.

The seven to eight week process has just begun and will wrap up by the end of October. The 144 sites are visited by a commercial vessel and crew, which are contracted annually through a bidding contract with the tech-

nicians on board. “This is part of the uniqueness of the longstanding partnership of the program,” said Cook. “We don’t use government boats and government labs, we use local vessels, local fishermen, and we rent space here in Wheatley for our temporary lab out of the back of a fishery,” he added.

The fish samples are sorted on the vessel at the location of the gill nets, which range in size to gauge all samples. All fish are counted and weighed. The sites usually bring in approximately 80,000 samples over the survey period.

Walleye (pickerel) and yellow perch are all sampled and detailed. The samples brought to the lab are checked for sex and growth, which serves as an indication of the abundance, which is used for population modeling using this and other data. “Using the smaller meshes can indicate what will be coming for bigger mesh nets in years to come,” said Reid. “It allows us to see the status of current stocks and look into the future. The consistency over the years makes this respected information,” he said.

The last samples from the East Basin of Lake Erie were gathered Tuesday, with the West Basin beginning on

Wednesday. “We’re wait for the water to ‘turn’ and then do the Middle Basin… We should be done by the end of October,” said Cook. The primary objective of the survey is to maintain a partnership that is beneficial to the OCFA, all stakeholders, and management agencies to promote the development and management of Lake Erie fish stocks as a sustainable resource. The data collected is a key component of the information that MNR brings to its meetings as the Lake Erie Committee of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. The Lake Erie Committee meets every year to set total allowable catch levels for walleye and yellow perch.

Andy Cook, Assessment Manager, MNR, and Kevin Reid, Assessment manager, OCFA. (SUN Photos)

Aiden Bateman, lab technician with the Ontario Commercial Fisheries Association (OCFA) puts open a sample to record its sex and weight as part of the Partnership Index Fishing Survey last week. (SUN Photo)

FUNdraising concert for L.A.E.R.C. on Oct. 1

The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (L.A.E.R.C.) will be holding its Fall FUNdraiser concert on Saturday, October 1 at Leamington United Church.

This year’s event will feature Dale Butler, Gordon Harwood and Stephen McDowell, along with The Adams – Stefanie, Cameron and Chris. Special guests for the evening are The Karen Singers.

This uplifting evening of music starts at 7 p.m. at Leamington United Church, 9 John Street. Refreshments and desserts will follow the presentation.

Moneys raised from this evening go to support the L.A.E.R.C. and its humanitarian project of helping refugees find a safe, new home in Leamington.

The next L.A.E.R.C. meeting will be Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington.

Heritage award winners selected

The Leamington Mersea Historical Society has selected the winners of their 14th Annual Heritage Awards.

Heritage or Historical Family winner is the Charles Hairsine family. Ruth Adelaide (Tippett) Gunn, the oldest living descendent and 6th generation of the Hairsine family, is now living at Leamington Court Retirement Home. Charles Hairsine, born in Yorkshire, England, came to Canada with his wife Mary in 1818 and settled in Mersea Township. Their descendants married and continued to live in the township and the town of Leamington. Heritage Restoration or Preservation winner is the Hillman United Church. On August 14, 2011 the church celebrated its 114th Anniversary with a musical service conducted by Sure Foundation. The cornerstone of the church was laid on August 18, 1897 on land donated by Ellis Hillman Sr. with 400 persons in attendance. The building of the church was paid for before construction was completed. The family of Lawrence Hillman can boast of 7 generations of descendants.

Heritage or Historic Contribution (Posthumous) Award has two winners.

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

60 Erie Street N., Leamington 519-326-3111

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 a.m.

Calvary Church

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

BAPTIST

Calvary Baptist Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-326-0876

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church

3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church

589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994

Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

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

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

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 a.m. (German), 10:30 a.m. (English)

Sonshine Lutheran

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

Thurs. Bible Study 7 p.m.

3rd Sat of mth Worship Sercvice 6:30 pm

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services

10:50 a.m. (Summer 10 a.m.)

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

Sunday Worship Services

9:15 a.m. (German), 10:45 a.m. (English)

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Leamington United Mennonite Church

78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727

Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m.

Summer Worship Services

9:30 a.m. (German), 10:15 a.m. (English)

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

Sunday Worship Services

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

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

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

South Point Community Church

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

Sunday Gatherings 10 a.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Leamington District

Memorial Hospital

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

PENTECOSTAL

FGT Family Church

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

Sunday Worships 9:15 & 11 a.m.

Leamington Christian Centre

98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.

English/Spanish 6:30 p.m.

Templo Christiano De Leamington

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

Sunday Worship Services 3 p.m.

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 p.m.

United Pentecostal Church

312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056

Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541

Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Sunday Masses:

9 a.m., 11 a.m., 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Spanish Mass 2:30 p.m. (February to November)

St. Joseph’s Church

310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass 5 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9 a.m. (Italian, English), 11 a.m. (Portuguese, English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

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

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street

Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Leamington United Church 9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.

Mersea United Church 1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 a.m.

Audrey Nicholson volunteered for many organizations in the community. As a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, she worked in the gift shop. Throughout the year she volunteered at the Leamington “Tomato”, the Heart & Stroke Foundation and the Cancer Society. Audrey helped with many special projects such as the Tomato Festival Parade, the Santa Claus Parade, the Blood Pressure Clinic, Special Olympics and the Goodfellows “Christmas Basket Project”. As a member of the Leamington United Church, Audrey served on many committees including C.G.I.T., U.C.W. and Meals on Wheels.

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Janette Mulholland was President of the Leamington Fair Board for several terms. During her tenure, she made the Leamington Fair what it is today. Janette was also Homecraft and Culinary Arts Director of the Agricultural Society. Janette gave sewing and quilting lessons in her home and encouraged her students to compete in the Fair. Heritage or Historic Contribution (Living) winner is Dean Gow. For over 35 years, Dean has dedicated himself to the residents of the municipality. Dean started as an ambulance attendant for Sun Parlor Ambulance Services before pursuing a policing career. He rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police for the Mersea Township Police Services. Upon amalgamation, Dean became the Chief of the Leamington Police Services.

Certificate of Merit Award winner for the Heritage or Historical Family is the Roadhouse family. On January 18, 1901, Brewin Roadhouse purchased the south half of Lot 3 on the 7th Concession. He divided the 100 acres between his sons, Joseph Earl and Eugene Carlyle. Earl built a house on his land and when he passed away the property was left to his son, Charles Ernest, who sold it to David Chevalier in 1977. Today, David and his wife Janette, greatgranddaughter of Brewin, and their son Kevin live in this house.

The Leamington Mersea Historical Society wishes to extend congratulations to the 2011 Heritage Award winners. These awards will be presented on Friday, October 14 at the Rhine Danube Club, Leamington.

Celebrate Apple Fest; support Community Living

Celebrate the 32nd annual Ruthven Apple Festival on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. This is a great community event for the entire family, filled with fun, food, crafts, entertainment and a classic car show on Sunday.

Selected as one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario in 2009, 2010 and 2011 by Festival and Events Ontario, the Ruthven Apple Fest has something for everyone!

This is a great community event for the entire family,

As in past, the festival begins early on Saturday morning with a 7:30 a.m. breakfast served up by the Ruthven Oddfellows and friends, made with country fresh eggs, bacon, home fries and coffee. The Apple Festival parade begins at 10:30 a.m. from the little hamlet in Ruthven and leads into the festival grounds at Colasanti’s.

Bring the entire family and enjoy two spectacular funfilled days that will include weekend-long musical enter-

tainment, a host of midway rides and games for children, the Apple Festival Car Show, over 100 craft and food vendors and the popular Farmers Market filled with all the bounty of Essex County.

Thanks to the support of the community, the festival has raised a total of $645,000 to date for Community Living Essex County in support of people with an intellectual disability.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

7:30 am - 10 am: Breakfast at Colasanti’s served by the Ruthven Oddfellows & Friends

9 am - 6 pm: Vendors and Children’s rides, games and inflatables open

10:30 am: Ruthven Apple Festival Parade (parade route to be located on County Road 45 and 2nd Concession and move northbound to Colasanti’s)

11:30 am: Opening Ceremonies at the festival main stage (Includes Apple Peeling Contest and welcome from dignitaries)

12:30 - 6 pm: Entertainment at main stage

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

10 am - 5 pm: Vendors and Children’s rides, games and inflatables open

10 am - 4 pm: Apple Festival Car Show located at B&S Storage location (next to Colasanti’s)

12 - 5 pm: Entertainment at main stage area

4 - 5 pm: Musical Showcase of local talent 5 pm: Raffle draws (main stage area)

ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

12:30 - 1:30pm: Visions – Top 40 1:30 - 2:30 pm: Trish Wales and Company Contemporary

2:30 - 3:30 pm: Crystal Gage Country Music Artist

3:30 - 4:30 pm: Nicole Barron & The Prospects Contemporary

4:30 - 5:30 pm: Derek Hearns & Friends Country

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

12 - 1 pm: Dale Butler & Friends Gospel Show

1 - 2 pm: Nicole Barron and The Prospects Contemporary

2 - 3 pm: Early Cash – Country

3 - 4 pm: Last Minute – Contemporary

4 - 5 pm: Musical Showcase of Local Talent

5 pm: Ruthven Apple Festival Raffle Draw All proceeds from the festival benefit...

RUTHVEN, ONTARIO

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Council looks at Greenhouse Report: industry is growing, Council must catch up to it

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent

Leamington Council received a report at its Monday, September 19 meeting on the greenhouse industry dense with detailed facts and figures. Clearly, Economic Development Officer Anne Miskovsky spent a great deal of time and effort over the document. The question for Leamington municipal officials to deal with is what to do with it. A number of issues have prompted the preparation of the

document: the demands – not currently met – on the water distribution system, the massive discounting of development charges to reflect only the impact on water, the recent growth spurt of the industry, and the conundrum of how to fairly tax such a complex technology-laced change from traditional farming.

The problems the report reveals has prompted Leamington Council to strongly recommend to the Economic Development Committee that a specialized Agricultural Development Task Force be created to spearhead progress into the issues the greenhouse industry is facing: Provision of sufficient energy for an energy-intensive type of agriculture, water conservation and effluent control for the massive shift to hydroponic technology, and the appropriate taxation levels and social services to deal with the unique greenhouse demands.

Douglas Quick

Douglas James Quick, 73 years, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Beloved husband of Joan (Lambier). Dear father of Kevin Sinn and wife Joye. Loving grandfather of Zachary, Aaron and Katie. Dear brother of Mary Chalmers, Betty Washburn and Pat White. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Predeceased by 3 brothers, William, Thomas and Roy Quick, and a sister, Walterine Klym.

Doug enjoyed his antique cars and was retired from H.J. Heinz Co.

Visiting was 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 Doug’s life was held at the funeral home on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Larry Forsyth officiating, followed by cremation.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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FINANCIALSERVICES MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

SMALLBUSINESS GRANTS - start or grow your small business. Free to apply. Qualify for up to

SOUTHPOINT SUN

FOR RENT - one bedroom apartment, upstairs, large yard, quiet area - perfect for older couple or young family. $450 plus utilities. No pets, references required. 519-324-0258. se21-tf

MANOR

Security Building

PRINTING: Business envelopes, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Rick at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf

FOR SALE

ALFALFA ROUND BALES, 1200 lbs., no rain. New Holland round baler. Call for price, 519-325-9047 or 519723-9346. se14-21c

ANTENNAS

JACK RICCI ANTENNA

SPECIALIST - Satellite dishes and aiming, digital TV antenna systems, burglar alarms, telephone, paging, intercom and background music systems. Sales and service. Prewire your new house. 519-326-8973, ricci@mnsi.net. au31-se28c

MEETING

MUSIC LESSONS IN WHEATLEY. Private lessons on guitar, mandolin and bass with international touring artist John Law. All levels and styles - $25/lesson. Come for a one lesson refresher or book the whole summer. (June-Sept. dates available). 519-825-7436 or info@thelaws.ca. jn8-tfc

JACK RICCI STUD SERVICE(Just kidding). Digital TV antenna systems, satellite dishes and aiming, burglar alarms, telephone, paging, intercom and background music systems. Sales and service. Prewire your new house. 519-326-8973, ricci@mnsi.net. au31-se28c

T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Group meets every Monday 6 p.m. at Wheatley United Church. Call Cheryl at 519-825-9194 or Ellen at 519-825-4317 or visit website: www.TOPS.org. Everyone welcome. tf

REGISTRATION

Leamington United Church hosts Scouts Canada Programs for Beavers, Cubs, Venturers. Take part in camping, biking, outdoor activities. For info call 519-326-1779 au31-se28

CARRIERS NEEDED

To deliver the Southpoint Sun. Contact Melissa at 519-915-8004 or email: melissa@advantage flyerdistribution.com tfc

BUSY RV DEALERSHIP looking for experienced technician. Fax resume to 519-326-6567. au24-tf

SNOW REMOVAL NEEDED - Must have WSIB and insurance coverage. Contract work Nov. 1 - Apr. 30. Send resume to Franklin Gardens LTCH, 24 Franklin Rd., Leamington N8H 4B7. Att. Gail Elsom. Phone 519-326-3289, fax: 519-326-0102. se21-28c

ESTHETICIAN NEEDEDCall Nelcy at 519-326-3331.