October 14, 2015

Election

By Bryan Jessop

Federal election candidates for the ChathamKent-Leamington riding went head-to-head-tohead-to-head in a bid for undecided votes in the tomato capital.

The Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce organized an All Candidates Night Tuesday, Oct. 6 at The Rhine Danube Club, where a crowd of about 120 voters and supporters filled the facility’s banquet room from wall to wall. Blackburn Radio’s Kevin Black took on the role as moderator for the event, where the four local candidates fielded a series of questions offered by the Chamber and others previously submitted from members of the public through a panel of Chamber volunteers.

Conservative incumbent Dave Van Kesteren, New Democrat Party entry Tony Walsh, Liberal Party candidate Katie Omstead and Green Party representative Mark Vercouteren each introduced themselves with opening remarks before offering timed answers and counter statements to three moderator questions. Black asked candidates how they would help keep money in the pockets of seniors, what their respective platforms would do to support small business and what each of their stances are on the recently-signed Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and why.

Following a 15-minute break, the candidates took turns replying to six questions submitted by the general public, also at a maximum of two minutes per response. Topics brought up by residents included single sport betting, making the CKL region a first-class tourist destination, collaborating with other provinces for the betterment of Canada, how leaders would deal with Donald Trump as U.S. president, health care cuts and Canada’s role in the support of Syrian refugees.

Although the event was organized as a ‘Candidates’ Night’, its tone quickly developed into a traditional debate, with candidates both presenting and responding to criticisms over some specific actions and abilities pertaining to their respective party leaders.

Van Kesteren used the bulk of his opening statement to reflect on the funding programs his party has deployed to benefit Leamington’s and Point Pelee National Park’s infrastructural needs as well as nearby employment sectors including a $60 million project awarded to Wheatley’s Hike Metal.

“Leamington is a vibrant community with ex-

citing possibilities and opportunities, and I look forward to continuing to serve this community in the years to come,” he said.

With several years in the banking sector and volunteering for charities and non-profit groups, Walsh noted concern for the region’s unemployment rate, agricultural sector and costs involved with services including child care programs.

“Our campaign is about change — and the people of Chatham-Kent-Leamington are ready for change,” he explained.

Omstead, highlighting last year’s closure of the Heinz factory in Leamington and her role in the subsequent formation of Leamington Stands Strong, pointed out to visitors that if elected, she will strive for the betterment of her riding in Ottawa.

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Tony Walsh - NDP

Katie Omstead - Liberal

Dave Van Kesteren - Conservative

Mark Vercouteren - Green

Major plans in store for Leamington’s waterfront

By Bryan Jessop

If all goes according to plan, the jewel that is Leamington’s waterfront will one day shine brighter than ever.

The Municipality of Leamington’s council and administration announced Friday, Oct. 9 a massive-scale, long-term project to give its urban waterfront what could easily be the biggest makeover in its history. The revitalization will likely take years to complete and will affect the shoreline and surrounding areas from the west end of Seacliff Park and Seacliff Beach to the east end of the municipal marina.

The announcement was made in council chambers by Chief Administrative Officer Peter Neufeld and mayor John Paterson, among others.

The meeting began with council’s vote to purchase and transfer three parcels of land. These include vacant land along the south side of Foster Avenue, 15 Foster Ave. and 5 Foster Ave. The vote was approved unanimously.

Paterson and Neufeld explained that the municipality’s current waterfront area is underutilized and that in the wake of the closure of the Heinz plant in the summer of 2015,

strategies would be necessary to compensate for subsequent economic loss.

“In the wake of Heinz closing, council needed to make economic development their number-one priority,” explained Neufeld.

The CAO went on to note that such growth should be based on three segments, the first being business retention, expansion and attraction that began with the hiring of Janine Lassaline-Berglund as economic development officer. The

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(Continued from Front) who will fight for the jobs that remain and bring back the jobs that we have lost,” she stated.

Vercouteren pointed out that as the Green Party candidate, he would ensure that he focuses on ChathamKent-Leamington’s ‘bigger picture’, granting it the ability to adapt to changes in the global economic market.

“I believe in a government that’s actually going to help small businesses by cutting red tape, removing duplicate tax filing and actually provide incentives for the green sector,” he said.

Walsh fielded the moderator question on how his party would help retirees keep the largest portion of their incomes possible by describing a national prescription drug plan that would reduce expenses for the elderly in addition to modifications to the Canada Pension Plan.

Van Kesteren replied by highlighting a Harper government suitable seniors tax credit of $2,000 that will double the current tax relief amount. Increases to the Age Credit and Pension Income Credit systems were also cited as means of tax relief for Canadian seniors.

Vercouteren mentioned a Green Party Pharmacare program and the increased availability of cheaper generic prescription drugs to help reduce the day-to-day expenses of seniors. Additionally, he pointed to a Home Care program that will allow more seniors to live at home as opposed to absorbing the costs of assisted living.

The return of old age security and guaranteed income supplements to the

Know your candidates and VOTE

“Leamington is a vibrant community with exciting possibilities and opportunities, and I look forward to continuing to serve this community in the years to come.”

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Dave Van Kesteren

age of 65 from 67 was what Omstead described as one of her party’s top priorities to ensure financial support for seniors. The amounts of these supplements, she highlighted, would also be increased.

In response to how small businesses would be supported by each party, Omstead explained the Liberals would establish an open dialogue with other municipalities and provinces to help deliver and make products available to as many markets as possible.

Vercouteren, noting that many Green Party candidates are small business owners, assured guests that his party will prevent new laws and legislation from hampering the productivity of such small-scale operations, thus enabling as many ‘Made In Canada’ products as possible to be made available to consumers.

Van Kesteren explained that his party, through support of programs such as the Trans Pacific Partnership, will make new markets available to small busi-

“Our campaign is about change – and the people of ChathamKent-Leamington

are ready for change.”

- Tony Walsh

nesses as well as subjecting them to lower taxes.

Walsh also focused on lower taxes and tax credits for small businesses as well as 40,000 jobs and apprenticeship programs for young workers, but explained his party will oppose what it sees as a detrimental TPP.

When asked about stances on the TPP, Vercourteren

“People want a stronger voice – someone who will stand up against all odds, someone who will fight for the jobs that remain and bring back the jobs that we have lost.”

- Katie Omstead

stated that the Green Party is unhappy with the agreement, noting that it should focus more on actual trade than investor protection. While Omstead admitted that the Liberal party is not yet familiar with all parameters of the TPP, she expressed concern over its support from the Harper government without the

“I believe in a government that’s actually going to help small businesses by cutting red tape, removing duplicate tax filing and actually provide incentives for the green sector.”

- Mark Vercouteren

consultation of Canadians.

Walsh said that despite the lack of information on the TPP that is available publically, leaks indicating that it would negatively impact Canada’s dairy and auto sectors have led the NDP to take a stance against the partnership. Van Kesteren voiced sentiments of support for the TPP, noting that

Canada is a trade nation with an insufficient number of markets to offer its exports and that criticisms of the agreement are inaccurate and unfounded.

Following the debate, candidates remained on site to field questions, comments and concerns from members of the public in attendance.

The convenience of food

MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings

When my parents were youngsters, the vast majority of food they were consuming was local, home cooked or home canned, without the benefit of freezers or sometimes even refrigeration.

Fast forward to my younger years and the onset of prepared or processed food became more prevalent, but we still enjoyed more home-cooked food than the current generation does.

My siblings can remember when margarine was first introduced and you had to take the brick of white margarine and mix in the yellow colouring to make it look more like butter. Of course, I’m much too young to remember that, but I do remember a number of things found in my mother’s kitchen that we really don’t see anymore.

I don’t know whether my mom just didn’t use cooking oil or if it just wasn’t popular, because whenever she had to fry something, she would take a 1 lb brick of Crisco or lard and melt it on the stove for frying. It was only later in my childhood that I ever saw a bottle of vegetable oil in the cupboard.

Now, processed foods create shortcuts for us impatient humans as we find more ways of speeding up the process of life.

Microwave ovens, disposable packages and frozen dinners full of preservatives have made it easy to eat in this generation. There’s no telling how harmful it is to our bodies. Not that I’m a health nut.

Pork chops were always done the same way: dipped in egg and crushed saltine crackers and then fried into oblivion on the stove top, because “pork has to be cooked thoroughly”, you know.

That was before the days of gas barbecues, when I finally began to appreciate the taste of a juicy grilled pork chop.

On a positive note, there is a lot of movement toward fresh and local going on. Maybe we will get to a time when not everything is out of a box.

My favourite boxed food of my childhood was breakfast cereal.

Side dishes were simple then. Potatoes, creamed corn or sometimes freshly picked morel mushrooms, depending upon the time of year of course. I wonder if all of those morels that grew in the orchards of Point Pelee are still growing there, and if so, who gets to eat them?

It would be a shame for them to go to waste, but they probably do.

What a treat when my mom brought home what we called the Snak-Pak, miniature boxes of cereal all together in one package.

You could get the nutritious Snak-Pak, which included Bran Flakes, Special K, Corn Flakes and the like.

Or, you could go for the gusto with the ‘other’ Snak-Pak. It included Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, and Sugar Pops.

Oh yeah….

I don’t think I’ve eaten creamed corn since my childhood. Now, sit me down at a plate of creamed peas and toast and I will be in old-fashioned food heaven. My kids just don’t understand the comfort of one of my favourite dishes ever. Their loss, I guess.

I also love my aunt Jane’s bologna and pickle sandwiches. There’s just something about that combination that is comforting.

I can still plow through a box of Froot Loops like there’s no tomorrow.

All of you kale eaters out there must be gagging by now, thinking of that mushy bologna and pickle combo on fresh white bread.

I don’t remember so many pre-cooked foods during my childhood. We didn’t have Ramen noodles or Sidekicks.

Of course, tuna and salmon led the way in the canned goods department, along with all of those yummy canned vegetables.

I suppose you could grind up some quinoa in that concoction if you wanted to. Then it would be considered health food, much like using a leaf of kale on a cheeseburger would be.

Who could forget Spam and that gross Hereford Corned Beef in the can. My dad would slice all of that stuff and either eat it on a sandwich or fry it in the pan. Either way, it was right up there with liver and head cheese for me.

We had instant chocolate milk in a can with Nestle Quik and Ovaltine. All you had to do was add milk and stir.

It’s an instant world out there, but many people are getting back to the basics by shunning those frozen pre-made meals and using fresh locally grown produce and meats. There seems to be more home canning going on nowadays than there was just a few short years ago.

And so the world turns: fresh food to convenient food and back to fresh again.

It’s funny how the cycle has come back to that after all these years.

TV dinners and frozen meat pies had just been introduced and it took an hour to cook those up in a conventional oven. Now, you can have your sodium-laden TV dinners in mere minutes from a microwave.

Our grandparents would be proud.

Mystery car identified as a 1904 Buick touring

A photograph arrived from John W. Allen who wrote: “Bill, I’ve lived in this house at 180 Moffat St., Carleton Place, for 40 years and have been unable to ascertain the make/model/year of the car in the picture. The driver is David Findlay Sr. and the year c. 1916. Can you help?”

At first, I thought it was a 1904 Model B Ford, but the shape of the hood did not match. Then I suddenly remembered seeing a 1904 or ’05 Buick in the garage of the late Ron Fawcett of Whitby, who restored vintage cars for many decades. I typed in “1904 Buick” on Google and up popped pictures identical to the car parked in front of the house in the photo from John W. Allen. According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, “the first Buick made for sale, the 1904 Model B, was built in Flint, Michigan. There were 37 Buicks made that year, none of which survive. There are, however, two replicas in existence: the1904 endurance car at the Buick Gallery and Research Center in Flint, and a Model B assembled by an enthusiast in California for the Buick Division’s 100th anniversary. Both of these vehicles use various parts from Buicks of that era, as well as fabricated parts. These vehicles were each constructed with the two known surviving 1904 engines.”

Unlike the Model B, the 1905 Model C Buick had large brass headlights. The car in the photo has no headlights. Cars back then were so new that no one at first felt the

need for headlights. And with the dirt roads littered with horseshoe nails, would you be willing to risk getting a flat tire after dark? The car in the photo also has no windshield, no top, no bumpers, and no front doors.

The 1904 Buicks had a flat twin-cylinder overhead-valve engine centrally mounted under the floor for maximum stability. These cars were right-hand-drive so the driver could keep a close eye on the ditch, and many motorists in 1904 were just learning how to drive. Not until the fall of 1908 did the steering wheel move to the left when Henry Ford launched his famous Model T. Ford planned on building millions of cars and believed that the oncoming traffic would become a greater hazard than the ditch.

The year 1908 also saw the birth of General Motors thanks to flamboyant entrepreneur Billy Durant. The Buick Motor Company was added to GM that same year, and became an important cornerstone of the new company.

1904 Buick touring with the whole family on board.

Music program launched at SPH

By Bryan Jessop

An incentive to help improve the quality of life at nursing homes around the world is music to the ears of residents at Sun

Parlour Home.

The local senior care facility officially launched the Music and Memory program Wednesday, Oct. 7 with informative displays set up in the front lobby and playing of the documentary film Alive Inside, a movie documenting the positive effects of music therapy on seniors with conditions including dementia. At Sun Parlour Home, the ongoing program is being organized in conjunction with an iPod drive. The facility’s goal is to have a no-longer used iPod or unlocked smartphone for each of its 206 residents.

As of last week’s launch, the drive for these donated music drives reached 34 iPods — 20 through public donations and the remainder purchased by SPH. Requests have been sent to high schools and libraries in Leamington and Kingsville for iPods, which can be dropped off directly to SPH at 175 Talbot St. East.

Involvement in the program — also put to use in seven other countries around the world — was made possible through a proposal written by the home’s life enrichment manager Sharon Beggs and presented to Essex County council. Upon approval for funding, the county contributed $6,000 to help offset costs including registration for Music and Memory and the purchase of a limited number of iPods. Three nursing homes in Windsor and another in Woodslee are also participating in the program.

“It’s huge and it’s really gaining momentum,” Beggs explained. “We’re just getting start-

ed, but there has already been a positive effect.”

Nursing home residents involved in Music and Memory are given custom-selected song playlists after family members fill a questionnaire. From there, songs included in the care facility’s iTunes library are downloaded onto the resident’s iPod. Songs can also be downloaded by a resident’s CD collection. A recommended 125 songs are loaded onto each iPod, with a rotation of new songs being intermittently added in rotation.

“There’s one gentleman who likes to play air guitar when listening to his songs and a woman who likes to dance in the halls,” noted SPH personal support worker Kelly Gaudreau. “It’s something that really brings them out of their shells.”

The idea to get Sun Parlour Home involved in Music and Memory began when Beggs attended a seminar by program founder Dan Cohen in London, Ont., where Alive Inside was played as a means of familiarizing guests with its effects.

“Right there, I thought ‘we’ve got to bring this to Sun Parlour Home’,” Beggs said.

The program operates on observations of seniors feeling happier and calmer while listening to music that they enjoyed as youths. Such songs are found to decrease agitation and reduce resistance to medication, therapy and treatment while improving quality of life.

Currently, SPH has about 14,000 songs in its iTunes library. Gaudreau described classic country music of the 1960s and 70s as the most popular genre among residents, although other styles including early rock n’ roll are also popular. Sun Parlour Home does not require the donation of headphones, as arrangements with a U.S.-based company allow new sets to be purchased at $2.25 each.

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Frm left to right, personal support worker Kelly Gaudreau, Sun Parlour Home life enrichment manager Sharon Beggs and personal support workers Jeanie Kerekes and Stephanie Bain present a Music and Memory display in the front lobby at SPH Wednesday, Oct. 7 as part of the program’s official launch.

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Leamington’s Waterfront project

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second, said Neufeld, would be based on community developments such as The Bank Theatre, the Leamington Arts Centre, parks, trails, festivals and other locations and opportunities for residents, groups and organizations to gather.

“The third pillar of economic development is tourism — something where Leamington has not taken a very strong, aggressive position,” Neufeld stated. “Being on the shores of Lake Erie, the border of Point Pelee National Park, this council has determined that the waterfront is an important component to drive tourism in Leamington.”

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INTIMATE MOZART

Mozart Quartets and Schubert’s famed Octet.

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Robert Franz, Conductor

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MOZART & GRIEG

Robert Franz, Conductor

Simone McIntosh, Soprano

Other parcels of property targeted as part of the waterfront-area upgrades could take longer for council to negotiate in regards to purchases and transfers. Paterson explained that expropriation is a potential option, although the municipality would rather negotiate future acquisitions. Next year, council hopes to arrange a lease of the dock — currently owned by the province — to include as part of its renovations. A federal government grant of about $153,000 dubbed the Seacliff Park Waterfront Trail and Beachfront Beautification Project has already been attained as part of the plan, which will include professional-style

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WSO Chorus, Dr. Bruce Kotowich, Chorus Master Windsor Symphony Orchestra concerts at Leamington United Mennonite Church

Robert Franz, Conductor

Kelsey Vicary, Soprano

Marjorie Maltais, Mezzo Soprano

Karim Sulayman, Tenor

Michael Nyby, Baritone

WSO Chorus, Bruce Kotowich, Chorus Master

Leamington mayor John Paterson points out some of the features displayed as an artist’s concept for revitalized waterfront plans in Leamington. Municipal council and administration announced the plans Friday, Oct. 9.

Leamington’s Waterfront project

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volleyball pits and trails extending to the waterfront.

Concepts being considered include a “Welcome” archway at the south end of Erie Street, which would no longer include the turnaround loop. Instead, Erie Steet South would end at a “T” at Gold Coast/Foster Avenue, which in turn would receive an extension connecting it to Robson Road. Other ideas include a paved beach walkway, an amphitheatre with seating dug into the park hillside, a pedestrian pier with a wine and coffee bar, a marina-view steakhouse with patio, a waterfront-accessible bicycle path, improved Foster Avenue and Gold Coast access and an enhanced parking and seating area for the municipally-owned Burgess’s Restaurant.

Paterson noted that many waterfront renovation plans are only in concept stages, adding that public input is being sought for additional or alternative enhancements.

“There are lots of ideas and we’re wide open to whatever the public sees as good use of the waterfront,” Paterson said.

Council does not yet have a timeline on when the entire project could be completed and with revitalization still in the concept stages, Paterson explained that it is difficult to estimate a final cost. The clearing and cleaning of recently acquired properties will likely begin in the new year while future additions are sought and negotiated.

Planning for the waterfront alterations and additions began in January of this year with a council strategic retreat.

“It’s been very hard to not talk about it because it’s been very exciting,” Paterson noted. “Now that we have the key pieces of property that we’ve been going for and others that we’ve spoken to who’ve been willing to keep talking,we’ll see where it goes from there. It’s a long-term project, there’s no two ways about it. In order to increase our tourism in this municipality, this is an asset that has been overlooked for too long. Properties became available and we decided ‘let’s go’. It now becomes a destination.”

Pictured here during the Southwestern Gleaners Thanksgiving soup luncheon are several of the volunteers who prepared a variety of soups and desserts for the free Thank You Lunch. Southwestern Ontario Gleaners is an interdenominational organization that provides free dehydrated soup mix and dehydrated fruit for distribution to local community partners and reputable relief agencies around the world. Unmarketable fruits and vegetables that would ordinarily be disposed of are donated by growers. After being cut up by volunteers, this produce is mechanically diced, dried, and packaged as soup mix or fruit snacks. The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners are always in need of volunteers. High school students looking to achieve community service hours are welcome to contact the Gleaners office at 519-326-7687.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, delve deeper to get to know a new acquaintance more closely. There is more to this person than what you will see on the surface, so don’t hesitate to connect.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, expect to be pulled in a million directions over the next several days. Keep a cool head and you will handle this situation with the same flare you always do.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Take a step back and reassess a particular situation this week, Gemini. A step back and a new perspective might be just what you need to make the most of this situation.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you sometimes have a sixth sense about you, and it guides you through the tough decisions that need to be made. Rely on your intuition for something major this week.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you will be the king (or queen) of your domain this week. Others will respect your final decision on many issues, and you will feel comfortable being the head honcho.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you cannot dictate every situation. Not only can you get frazzled, but also others may begrudge your taking over all of the time. Go with the flow once in a while.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, if you have any tricks up your sleeve, now is a good time to pull them all out. People are expecting serious productivity and you can deliver.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, this week presents a great opportunity to allow a colleague to take over the reins of a big project. This person is fully capable and ready for the responsibility.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, others may turn up at your door this week seeking assistance. Don’t be surprised by the sudden visitors, and do your best to send them off with what they need.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, with so much on your schedule, you have to give some serious thought to prioritizing. Otherwise, you may expend energy that cannot be wasted.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

You have been indecisive of late, Aquarius. While you may not know which way to go regarding an important decision, trust your instincts and you won’t be unhappy.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Treat yourself well this week, Pisces. Dine out at an upscale restaurant or indulge in a spa treatment. You deserve something special.

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Happy haunting at Colasanti’s Haunted Greenhouse, Hedge Maze

What was really scary last year just got even scarier this year! In fact, it’s going to be twice as large and twice as scary at the 7th annual Haunted Greenhouse at Colasanti’s.

Ashley Colasanti-Furtado, Events Co-ordinator at her family’s business is excited to announce that the Haunted Greenhouse

will be over 10,000 square feet (more than double past years). In previous years it took 5 to 7 minutes to walk through the Haunted Greenhouse, but Colasanti-Furtado says this year it will take participants who dare to finish at least 20 to 25 minutes.

Colasanti’s started doing a “chicken-count”, you know, those who do not complete

the tour and chicken out. In 2009 when they started recording the chicken count, there were 68 chickens who didn’t complete the Haunted Greenhouse. Last year there were 88 chickens. “ We’ve noticed customers coming back and saying the greenhouse is the scariest. And now it’s scarier than ever. I wouldn’t be surprised if the chicken count doubled this year,” said ColasantiFurtado.

In previous years, Colasanti’s has used students from University of Windsor and St. Clair College to help them with the theatrics and the scary creatures that roam the evening. “This year we decided to stay local and use high school students from the drama departments at LDSS and Cardinal Carter. A portion of ticket sales will be donated back to each school,” said Colasanti-Furtado. Students also earn community volunteer hours.

The Haunted Greenhouse has 10 themed sections to walk through. The fun starts October 16th and runs October 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 and 30.

Another popular attraction at Colsanti’s is the Outdoor Hedge Maze where entrants into the maze get up close and personal with the ghouls, zombies and just plain blood and gore. This is the 19th year for the Hayride and Hedge Maze. This year’s theme is Zombies in the Graveyard… “The

Hedge Maze has just as many chickens… it’s scary and a lot of fun,” said Colasanti-Furtado.

Tickets can be purchased separately for the Haunted Greenhouse ($11.95 + tax) or Hedge Maze ($11.95 + tax, $9.95 + tax for 12 and under) or as an one price deal of $20 (tax included) or $19 (under 12).

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Mayors press for provincial action on Asian carp, toxic algae

Over 20 local elected officials of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative from across Ontario met with provincial legislators Oct. 6 to press for action on issues threatening the Great Lakes and communities that rely on them, with action on toxic algae in Lake Erie and Asian carp in Lake Ontario topping the priority list.

This summer, a number of Asian carp, an invasive species that poses a significant threat to the $450 million commercial and recreational fisheries of Ontario, were found off the shores of Toronto in Lake Ontario.

Mayor John Paterson of the Municipality of Leamington sees the invasion of the Asian carp potentially devastating if the species is not stopped completely from entering the Great Lakes.

“Between Chatham, Leamington, and Kingsville, we have the largest Fresh Water Commercial Fishing Industry in the world,” said Mayor Paterson. “This industry contributes over $100 million to the Ontario economy every year. Recreational and sport fishing in Canada and the United States contributes an additional $7 billion. These important industries are what is at risk if appropriate steps are not taken immediately to address the Asian carp invasion.”

The mayors also highlighted the urgent need for action on the growth of toxic algae in Lake Erie and elsewhere in the basin. In 2014, the City of Toledo was forced to shut down its drinking water system due to the presence of microcystin, a neurotoxin released by cyanobacteria found in some algal blooms.

The same bacteria has threatened drinking water systems serving Pelee Island.

“Premier Wynne showed leadership in signing an agreement with Ohio and Michigan to reduce phosphorus by 40% by 2025 in Lake Erie. That political commitment must now be translated into funding and concrete action on the ground to realize this goal,” said Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope, a Cities Initiative board member. “The Cities Initiative is willing and able to find solutions collaboratively with farming interests, cottagers, municipalities and government in the Thames River basin.”

Other issues discussed with ministers and opposition members included banning microplastics, supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation in cities, wetlands conservation, and the eradication of destructive invasive plants like phragmites.

The Cities Initiative is a bi-national coalition of over 115 mayors, collectively representing over 17 million people, who work together to protect, restore and promote the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence basin.

Kingsville Folk Music Festival named finalist for Tourism Event of the Year

The finalists of the 2015 Tourism Awards of Excellence have been announced, with Kingsville Folk Music Festival being named as one of the finalists for Tourism Event of the Year.

Kingsville Folk Music Festival is a project of the Sun Parlour Folk Music Society, dedicated to promoting folk music throughout the region through a concert series and the annual festival. A portion of the proceeds from the festival are designated for the MAY FUNd (Music and Arts for Youth), a project developed by the Society that provides financial as-

Poor Boy Luncheon raises $6,400 for Hospice

John Woelk, Poor Boy Luncheon co-ordinator, presented a cheque for $6,400 to Cheryl Deter, LDMH Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive and Director of Erie Shores Hospice. The money was raised during the annual Poor Boy Luncheon held at the Roma Club on September 9. The many volunteers, sponsors, donors and local realtors who hosted the event contributed to its success. Approximately 350 people attended the event featuring weiners, beans, coleslaw, veggies, apples and cake. The funds raised were divided between Erie Shores Hospice and Toys 4 Tots. Next year’s event will again be held at the Leamington Roma Club, the second Wednesday after Labour Day, September 14, 2016. (Photo submitted)

sistance to area youth to access the arts through workshops, lessons, mentoring sessions and an annual scholarship.

Essex County finalists also include: Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) for the Tourism Marketing Partnership Award; Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation (SWOTC) for the Tourism Print Collateral Award; and Benjamin Leblanc-Beaudoin (Iron Kettle B & B) for Tourism Champion of the Year.

Winners will be announced Nov. 10 at the Ontario Tourism Awards Gala in Toronto.

Investment program to support LDMH Foundation

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By Bryan Jessop

A local financial group is offering residents the chance to invest in their futures in more ways than one.

National Bank Financial’s Mallender Group Wealth Financial Team, based out of Windsor, has teamed up with the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation to offer a program that will translate into a new flow of monetary support for the local hospital group. The Wealth Management Community Support Program between the Foundation and Mallender group was signed about a month ago and brings 20 per cent of investment fees established through the incentive to the LDMHF.

Mallender Wealth Management Group CEO and National Bank Financial Windsor vice president and manager Craig Mallender explained that his team isn’t certain how much revenue the program could generate for the hospital foundation, as the three-year agreement is a first of its kind for his group. He did however explain that the new program could prove a very lucrative arrangement for the LDMHF.

“The flow of funds making its way to the Foundation could be very large,” Malleneder noted. “It’s hard to predict exactly how much, but it could be extremely lucrative.”

A minimum portfolio of $100,000 is required of individuals making investments via the program. Investors do not have to be National Bank Financial clients and do not have to reside in Leamington, Essex County or other surrounding areas. Mallender however noted that residents who utilize LDMH services will certainly be those most likely to be motivated to participate in the program.

“Since there are fees involved in investing practically anywhere you go, why not allow those fees to go back to an organization that’s important to you?”

— Craig Mallender

“Since there are fees involved in investing practically anywhere you go, why not allow those fees to go back to an organization that’s important to you?” he said.

The establishment of the program came at no cost to the Foundation, which is free to spend the new source of funding in any way it deems fit. After the agreement between the LDMHF and Mallender expires in three years, the opportunity will be available to renew it for any length of time the two organizations agree upon.

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The Mallender team — currently made up of four National Bank employees working out of the Windsor branch — has been operating for more than the past decade. Members include Mallender, investment associate William Bryant, investment advisor Lyle Smith and branch administrator Gloria Flood. Together, they have more than 90 years experience in the financial industry. The program with the hospital foundation is a first of its kind for the group, although similar agreements with other organizations could be formed in the near future.

Mallender’s representatives are now promoting the Wealth Management Community Support Program through an advertising campaign and the distribution of brochures at the offices of local businesses. After receiving feedback on the program, the team will begin scheduling public seminars to offer more in-depth information on the initiative.

“We encourage people to contact us and learn what we do,” said Smith. “If they’re a fit, we can talk further and discuss this opportunity. All investors pay these fees, whether they know it or not. We’re very transparent about it; it’s something that’s known to the client.”

The Foundation’s share of fees will be offered in the form of monthly cheques from National Bank. The program is being administered from head offices in Toronto and Montreal and is regulated provincially. Investors interested in supporting the LDMHF through Mallender’s program can contact a representative of the team by calling 1-888-366-4440 or 519-258-0504. Further information is also available online at www.mallenderwealth.ca.

Lyle Smith and CEO Craig Mallender are initiating an investment program with the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation dubbed the Wealth Management Community Support Program. A team of four members including Smith and Mallender working from the Windsor branch of National Bank Financial have set up a program where 20 per cent of fees are funneled directly to the Foundation.

Get your home fall- and winter-ready with 5 simple projects

on your

preparation list, your home maintenance plan may need a makeover. These simple home maintenance projects can help lower your energy bills, prevent more costly repairs and/or increase the lifespan of your home.

1. Heating and Ventilation: Examine your fireplace and chimney system to ensure that no soot or creosote has collected. Any cracks or voids could potentially cause a fire. Before you turn the furnace or boiler on, replace the air filter and hire a professional to inspect the unit more thoroughly. These steps will improve the efficiency and life of your furnace and will ensure stable indoor air quality.

2. Seal Windows and Doors: If not properly sealed, windows and doors can be a major culprit for heat loss. To keep the warm air inside, inspect the weatherstripping around your home’s windows and doors for leaks, rot or decay. Repair or replace structural framing, and caulk inside and out, if necessary.

3. Insulate well: One of the easiest and most effective defenses against heat loss is proper insulation. Prevent cold drafts from entering and the loss of

heated air through basement headers, which, when left exposed, can make your furnace work harder. Look for a moisture-resistant product offering high thermal performance, such as Roxul Comfortbatt insulation. This type of mineral wool insulation makes installation simple. All that’s needed is a serrated blade or bread knife. Cut the batt to fit the cavity and press into place. The insulation will help improve energy efficiency as soon as it’s in place and provide savings over the lifetime of your home. Comfortbatt can also be used to top or replace old attic insulation. Aim for an R-50 or a depth of 16 inches.

4. Backyard Care: Save your property from potential damage by trimming overgrown trees and shrubs to prevent ice-laden branches from thrashing against electrical wires and your home’s exterior. Drain/shut off any exterior faucets and sprinkler systems to prevent freezing. Ensure rain or snow drains away from the house to avoid foundation problems.

5. Roof and Gutters: Inspect your roof for shingles that are warped, damaged or even missing to prevent a future leak. Use roofing cement and a caulking gun to seal joints where water could penetrate, such as around the chimney, skylights or vent pipes. Make sure that your gutters and downspouts are securely fastened. Downspouts should extend at least five feet away from the home to prevent flooding.

Earth-friendly tips for autumn

Autumn is upon us, and with the change of seasons comes the fall to-do list that must be completed before the arrival of winter weather. Many outdoor jobs are best completed before temperatures drop, while others can be tackled indoors to help save energy and prepare for increased time spent inside the home.

Outdoor Cleanup

Autumn means leaves are falling from trees and littering landscapes. Cleaning up leaves can be a time-consuming task, but it’s necessary to promote the health of lawns and other plants. Grass that is completely matted down with leaves can become starved for light and moisture, and lawns may even rot when forced to spend winter beneath fallen leaves.

One eco-friendly timesaver is to shred leaves with a mower (a manual mower is preferable) and leave them as topdressing for the lawn. As long as the grass blades can be seen within the leaves, the lawn should be fine. Shredded leaves will decompose and add necessary nutrients and organic matter to the soil naturally.

Leaves also can be used in annual flower and vegetable gardens to improve the soil. Mulch made from shredded leaves can be placed on the soil around trees and shrubs. This helps to reduce weed problems and protects root systems from harsh temperature fluctuations.

De-clutter Your Wardrobe

It’s time to pack away summer clothing and once again fill closets and drawers with sweaters and jeans. Before packing away your summer

wardrobe, conduct an inventory to determine if there are any items youno longer use. Donate these items or use them as rags when cleaning.

Keep some short-sleeved shirts accessible so you can layer them under sweatshirts and sweaters. The heat from layering will be trapped against your body and keep you cozier, reducing your reliance on HVAC systems to stay warm.

Home Repairs

Check the roof for any missing shingles. In addition, look for spots where animals or insects may be able to gain entry into your home. Seal these areas and repair any leaks. This will make your home more efficient later on when winter hits its stride.

Remove window air conditioners for the winter. If they can’t be removed, seal them with caulking or tape and cover them with an airtight, insulated jacket. If you have forced-air systems, move furniture away from the vents so that air can flow better around the home and keep it comfortable.

Check weatherstripping around windows and doors and make the necessary adjustments. Installing additional insulation also can help reduce energy consumption.

Factors to consider when planning a home office

As technology has made working remotely easier, more and more professionals are working from home. Working from home can help working parents save money on childcare costs and help all workers avoid rush hour traffic jams and the costs of commuting to and from the office.

The right working environment is essential for men and women who work from home. An environment that’s conducive to work can help people increase their productivity and make their employers more likely to allow more employees to work from home. Professionals who are new to working from home may find it takes some time before they can create the perfect working environment, but the following are a few factors to consider when planning a home office.

Space

One of the disadvantages to working from home is that remote workers don’t have access to the same level of equipment as in the main office, such as color copiers or scanners. If you want to include even scaleddown versions of such equipment in your office, you will need ample space. In addition, less spacious home offices can feel too tight and enclosed, making workers uncomfortable and less enthusiastic about working every day. Pick a spot in your home that affords room for your equipment and the ability to move around so you don’t feel cramped throughout the workday.

Lighting

Lighting is another factor remote workers must consider when they’re planning their home offices. Natural light can provide an energetic boost and

improve your mood, so choose a room in your home that gets lots of sunlight during the day. Many professionals who work remotely do so from the basements of their homes, which can make it difficult to rely on natural light. If the basement is the only location in your home that can fit a home office, look for lighting sources that replicate daylight so you are not working in dark quarters. Speak with your physician about how to arrange lighting to reduce eyestrain caused by staring at a computer.

Connectivity

Connectivity also must be considered when planning a home

office. While wireless Internet has made Internet dead zones less problematic, certain areas or rooms in your home may still be touch-and-go with regard to Internet connectivity. Such areas should be avoided when choosing a room for your home office, as it can be difficult to remain productive

if your connection to your office’s external server is routinely compromised. Find an area where the wireless connection is always strong. Distractions While your home might be empty for much of the day, you don’t want to be distracted when the kids come home

from school or when your spouse or roommate arrives home from work. Avoid putting your home office too close to popular hangout areas in your home, such as the kitchen and the living room. Instead, choose a room where you have lots of privacy so

you can focus on your work and won’t be routinely interrupted. Working from home can pay numerous dividends, but professionals who telework must put careful thought into the rooms or areas of their homes where they plan to work.

Protect yourself when removing leadbased paint

Homeowners about to embark on home improvement projects should prioritize dust removal to avoid the potentially negative side effects of exposure to lead dust. When undergoing a renovation, homes built before 1978, the year the use of lead paint was banned, are likely to produce lead dust, which occurs when lead paint is sanded or chipped. That dust can be especially harmful to children, pregnant women and pets. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lead dust that is as small as a grain of sand is enough to poison children, who may suffer brain damage, hearing loss, nervous system and kidney damage, and decreased muscle and bone growth after exposure to lead dust. When pregnant women are exposed to lead dust, that exposure may affect the baby’s cognitive development while increasing the mother’s blood pressure. Household pets exposed to lead dust may suffer from a series of side effects, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and possibly death. When making renovations to their homes, homeowners can open windows and wear protective gear such as masks and safety goggles to avoid direct exposure to lead dust.

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4 tips to prepare your lawn for winter

(News Canada) Many people feed their lawns every other month throughout the spring and summer months. But did you know that fall feeding is considered the most important application of the year?

A lawn fed three to four times a year develops a deep root system to resist heat, drought, and wear. It also develops thick green top growth to naturally resist weeds, disease, and insects. Feeding when the grass no longer needs mowing, before the ground freezes, gives the lawn the extra nutrients it needs to survive the winter and bounce back in spring. Look for a fertilizer with higher nitrogen (N) and potassium content (K), the first and last numbers on the bag. These are the nutrients that help promote a stronger root structure, disease resistance, and hardiness in cold weather.

A properly-fed lawn produces a deeper root structure, capable of reaching water deeply stored in the soil. Fertilizer doesn’t go bad if it’s kept dry, so you can safely use any leftovers from the previous year.

Here are some tips to help you put your lawn to bed for the winter:

1. Review your fertilizer options at a lawn and garden centre by reading the bag.

2. Use a quality spreader or handheld model to ensure even feeding.

3. Don’t apply if heavy rain is expected, and ensure the last application is on before the ground is frozen.

4. Fertilizer can only do its job if it’s on your lawn or garden. Sweep any fertilizer that lands on sidewalks or driveways back onto the lawn, avoiding sewers and waterways.

The Power Of The Shower: Freshen Up Your Space With These 5 Tips

(News Canada) No matter when you choose to clean up, there are a number of ways to easily transform your shower space into a productive – and relaxing oasis. Here are five ideas to help set the mood and maybe even change your daily outlook, all of which can be completed in the time it takes for you to lather, rinse and repeat.

1. Clean Up Your Space. Starting with a clean, well-organized

shower sets the tone for a truly relaxing experience. Declutter the shower by installing shelves or storage pieces. Some shelves and accessories pull double duty and feature bath safety elements, like grab bars, to make your shower safer and clutter free.

2. Home Spa Experience. If you’re looking to maximize relaxation time in the shower, try replacing your existing showerhead with an option that offers multiple

spray settings like the new Magnetix hand showers from Moen Canada. A powerful magnetic dock allows for easy release and replace of the showerhead, even with your eyes closed, so there’s no need to interrupt your Zen. Magnetix features six high-performance spray options, ranging from massage to combinations of soft and forceful, full-rinse sprays.

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tion for smaller showers. There are curved rods in a variety of styles and finishes to perfectly match any décor, providing up to seven inches of additional space inside the shower.

BANK THEATRE NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434

LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH @ 7:00 P.M.

DALE'S LAST FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE

Dale Butler & Gord Harwood

Martha Renaud

Jim Horne

Cathy Coonan & Chris Ellison

Kristopher Marentette

Scott Erdely

Robert Stark

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH @ 7:30 PM

GORDON LIGHTFOOT II TRIBUTE

Following on the success of his Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Concert in 2013, David Light will once again take the stage to present a new set of Lightfoot material. He will be accompanied by fellow musicians John Takle, Larry Folk, BJ Laub, and Ken Cullen with special appearances by Steve Cox and Sharon Light. Tickets are $15 each and available at Wharram's Jewellery and Counter Effects.

NOVEMBER 20, 21, 22

BLEACHER BUMS

We welcome back the students of LDSS to perform on our stage under the direction of Joel Lewsaw. More details to follow.

NOVEMBER 28TH @ 2:00 PM

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3. Think about functional designs. Sitting down in the shower is another way to relax while you scrub. For ladies, a shower seat will reduce the strain put on your back and neck while shaving, and at the same time can help prevent falls. If you’re short on space, look for a model that folds down to provide a seat when you need it and then neatly tucks away when you don’t. A curved rod is another great addi-

4. Beautify Your Surroundings. Adding a bit of greenery can perk up any room, so why not the shower? Try adding plants to give the illusion of

a lush outdoor experience. A philodendron is a perfect option because it doesn’t need soil and can thrive in smaller containers. Bringing in aromatic plants can also help calm the mind. Try adding a few sprigs of eucalyptus or lavender. As the shower fills up with steam, the fragrance will carry throughout the room.

FREE WRITING WORKSHOPS

being offered for writers and aspiring writers, Wednesdays, October 14, 21, November 4, 6:30 - 8:00

p.m., Kingsville Public Library, 40 Main St. W. Led by poet and former Creative Writing teacher Dorothy Mahoney. Everyone welcome, no registration. Info: Arts Council 519-252-2787 or Kingsville Library 519-733-5620.

FAITH REFORMED CHURCH 60TH

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS, 1115 Seacliff Dr., Kingsville. Rededication Service Sunday, October 18 and many other events. All are welcome. Visit the website at faithkingsville.rcachurches.org under Home Coming 2015 for all event details.

ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY

MEETSSunday, October 18, 1:30 p.m., St. Stephen's Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., Windsor. An informative photography session with Ted Kloske from Henry's.

FOOD & FELLOWSHIP SUPPERMonday, October 19, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes all those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge.

ENSEMBLE MEET & GREETTuesday, October 20, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Ensemble office, 372 Talbot St. N., Essex. A chance to meet connect, discuss and plan the use of PASSPORT dollars and find trained, available and caring support workers with the help of

Community Living Essex County. Info: Kelly Runnalls, parent consultant, 519-776-6483 ext. 225 or ensemble@communitylivingessex.org

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WILL MEETWednesday, October 21, 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speakers: Master gardeners Alan and Karen Batke. Topic: Putting Our Gardens to Bed and Seed Saving. All welcome to join an evening of horticultural fellowship. Refreshments served. Info: Ken Clark 519-325-0769.

RUMMAGE YARD SALE at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., Friday, October 23, 9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.

FALL RUMMAGE SALE - Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon, at First Baptist Church, Leamington. Lots of toys, gently used clothing, small household items, books home décor, jewellery and so much more!

RUMMAGE SALE, Epworth United Church, 56 Division St. S., Kingsville. Friday, October 23 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. $2 bags on Saturday.

FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT in honour of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sunday, October 25, 11:00 a.m. - 12-noon at Optimist Community Centre, 1075 Ypres Blvd., Windsor. Geared to kids age

1-6 but all children and parents welcome. Includes kids activities and puppet show. Hosted by Home Childcare Providers Network. Visit www.hcpnwindsor.weebly.com for more info.

FALL BAZAAR - Saturday, October 31 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Friendship Club, 171 Erie St. N., in Wheatley. Bake sale, craft sale, treasures room. Tea room will be serving chili and buns.

COATS FOR KIDS IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF COATS AND WINTER ACCESSORIES.Drop off until October 31 in Leamington at SECC (215 Talbot St. E.), Kinsmen Recreation Complex ( 249 Sherk St.), Maurice's (288 Erie St. S.). Coats can also be dropped off at Canopy Cleaners (83 Erie St. S.), Fletcher’s Cleaners (245 Erie St. S.) and Kennedy Cleaners (37 Talbot St. E.). Go to www.secc.on.ca for a full list of drop-off sites.

TAKE WHAT YOU NEED - FREE CLOTHING FOR MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN - Sunday, November 1, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. If the weather is poor the event will be held inside the church hall. Donations of clothing welcome. Hosted by South Point Community Church, St. John the Evangelist Church and ONE. For more information contact ONE at caringaboutone@gmail.com.

5. Don’t underestimate the power of your shower. In a hectic world, we all need to take a minute and pamper ourselves whenever possible. Starting with a relaxing shower will help you tackle anything your day throws at you – or have you prepped and ready for a good night’s sleep..

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Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday the movie listings were not available at press time.

Please check our facebook page www.imaginecinemas.com for this week’s movie listings. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank You!

Coping with condensation and other home moisture issues

Finding the right moisture balance in a home can be challenging. Too little moisture and a home can be plagued by static electricity and interior spaces that can feel dry and uncomfortable. But too much moisture in a home may make it susceptible to mold, mildew and insect infestations. Moisture also can rot wood and cause unsightly stains on walls and ceilings.

Maintaining humidity in the optimal indoor range helps to keep the home safe, reduce energy consumption and keep a home’s occupants healthy. Damp conditions can lead to the growth of fungi, viruses and bacteria and may exacerbate people’s asthma and allergies. The ideal relative humidity range of a home should be between 40 to 50, according to heating and cooling experts and the Environmental Prevention Agency. Humidity should be even lower in the winter to prevent condensation on windows and other surfaces. Lower relative humidity also reduces the out-gassing of volatile organic compounds, or VOCs.

Measure humidity with a hygrometer to get an accurate assessment. If the humidity levels fall above or below the desired range, action should be taken. Homeowners dealing with excessive moisture can try these remedies.

· Ventilate areas of the home. Ventilation can be the first step to reducing indoor humidity. Target the areas that create the most moisture, such as kitchens and bathrooms. Turn on venting fans to remove moist air from the bathroom during showers and baths. Exhaust hoods can control humidity from cooking in the kitchen. When possible, open

windows on dry days to help air out damp spaces.

· Rely on fans. Use fans to circulate the air and prevent moist air from pooling in certain locations. Fans also will help increase ventilation.

· Keep gutters and downspouts clean. Prevent water from pooling around the foundation of a home and infiltrating the basement or crawlspace. Direct gutter water further away from the house if possible, and keep gutters free of obstructions.

· Service HVAC systems regularly. Routine inspections of heating and cooling systems can identify any problems, such as clogged air-conditioning drain lines or faulty operation, that can contribute to moisture problems.

· Beef up insulation. Insulate cold water pipes and look into insulated toilet tanks that will help eliminate condensation issues. Sealing out moisture in a basement or crawlspace also can help. Vapor barriers can eliminate a great

deal of moisture coming into the home.

· Address any plumbing leaks. Make sure you trace possible leaks to their sources and have them repaired. Constantly dripping water can add to humidity levels and create other problems.

· Use a dehumidifier. If all other ef-

forts have been tried, a dehumidifier unit can help remove excess moisture from the air. Dehumidifiers are particularly helpful in basements where moisture can collect.

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist 60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111

Sunday Worship Services 8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Church East West Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am Calvary Church North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church 3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Heritage Baptist Church 555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley 519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner

Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm

Wheatley Baptist Church 47 Talbot St. E.., Wheatley 519-825-7433 Pastor Richard Smith

Sunday School 9:00 am Worship 10:30 am

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church 589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994

Sunday Worship 11 am

Leamington Evangelical

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

Sunday Worship Services 9:15 am (German), 10:45 am (English)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church

108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

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

Sunday Worship 9:45 am

Summer Worship Services 10:00 am

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

1 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am

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

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

South Point Community Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-322-1858

Sunday Gatherings 10:30 am

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Iglesia La Buena Semilla

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

United Pentecostal Church

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

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

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

www.pccweb.ca/knoxleamnington/ Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

NO MASSES FROM JULY 14 TFN

St. Joseph’s Church

310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am (English) 9 am (Italian, English) 10:30 am (English) 12 Noon (Portuguese) 3 pm (Spanish),

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

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

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church 311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am (Eng)

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services 10:50 am (Summer 10 am)

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 Free bus rides available 519-322-2316

Service Sunday 9:15 am & 11 am am

Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am English/Spanish 6:30 pm Templo Christiano De Leamington 39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654

Sunday Worship Services 3 pm

Rhine Danube bowling results

The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores for September 28.

Games Over 200: Ozzie Wolf 214-213, Kevin Kosempel 215-229, Chris Kosempel 212-205, Richard Dickau 206, Manfred Dickau 209, Aaron Dickau 236-279, Eric Zimmer 254, Mauro Paglione 203-224, Jason Dalimonte 202, Dan Dalimonte 222-204, Jack Valade 214.

Series Over 550: Ozzie Wolf 609, Kevin Kosempel 621, Chris Kosempel 612, Aaron Dickau 677, Eric Zimmer 569, Mauro Paglione 622, Dan Dalimonte 574.

High Handicap Games: Eric Zimmer 322, Aaron Dickau 307, Karl Wachholz 280.

High Handicap Series: Karl Wachholz 788, Mauro Paglione 784, Tony Ingratta 779.

Standings: Dickau Construction 17, Del Fresco 13, Taki’s 10, Rhine Danube 9, Weil’s Food 7, Fittler Farms 7.

UMEI senior girls basketball vs. Ste. Cecile

Fiona Tiessen makes her way around a Ste. Cecile defender on her way to the visiting team’s basket during a WECSSAA Tier II senior girls basketball game at UMEI Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Lightning led 14-6 at the halftime break and held on for a 30-26 victory to bring its record to 2-0. Olivia Toews led her team offensively with 13 points.

basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Cardinal Carter. The Cougars had a slightly more productive second half than the Aigles — outscoring them 13-12 — but a slow start in the first half contributed to a 43-20 win for the visitors. Sarah Beneteau lead the Cougars’ attack with nine points while Sabrina Gaspar added five.

Hi, we are your local hearing health care providers in Leamington. We know that hearing loss affects many Canadians and it can be very overwhelming to realize that it is affecting you or someone you love. We understand what you are going through and would like to help!

If you feel that you may need hearing aids, now is a great time to participate in our Test Drive program. From October 26th to 30th, our team is hosting a week long event where all participants will have their hearing checked, receive a product demonstration and leave with a pair of hearing aids to try for 2 weeks with absolutely no obligation!

The Helix Test Drive program gives you the chance to try out a new pair of hearing aids and see if they are right for you, before spending any of your hard earned money. Make sure to ask us about our HEAR NOW, PAY LATER program. Do not pay for 90 days and for as little as $100 a month*

SPCC hosting a week of free curling

Have you seen curling on the Olympics or games being played on TSN? Have you thought you’d like to try curling but don’t know how to get started? Well, Sun Parlour Curling Club (SPCC) is hosting a free week of curling October 19-23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and all are welcome to check it out. So put on some comfy gear, bring along a pair of clean, dry, gym shoes and a volunteer will help get you out on the ice to try your hand at curling!

Sun Parlour Curling Club has league nights for men, women and even mixed nights! There is a senior men’s league on Tuesday afternoons and a Sturling league on Thursday mornings. Looking to keep the kids busy this winter? SPCC offers a Junior program (ages 8-12) most Sundays from 1-3 p.m. Plenty of options to look into.

In addition to leagues, there are many exciting events planned this coming season! SPCC’s inaugural Glow-In-The-Dark bonspiel went so well last year, the club is holding two this year. The first will be on October 31 with 2 eight-end games and lunch to allow participants to get home in time for those trick-or-treaters! This is an open, fun bonspiel, which means you don’t have to be a member to curl in it! Just wear your brightest neon and come on out and enjoy the fun.

Not interested in curling but want to come out and see what glow curling looks like? You can do that too! All of SPCC members are very welcoming and would be more than willing to show you around.

Sun Parlour Curling Club is located at 55 Seacliffe Drive in Leamington. You can also check it out online at www.sunparlourcurling.com on Facebook or Twitter (@ SunParlour).

Come on out, take a peek and see what all the fuss is about!

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Oct. 5: 1st Sandy and Joyce Gammie, 2nd Nina Towle and Helen Preyde, 3rd Sharon Lutz and Roy Trowell, 4th Cookie and Don Franks. Bridge games are each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

Come for a tour at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex! Taking part in individual exercise or group classes will help you to reach new goals! Daily exercise & strength work-outs help to reduce stress, and give you more energy!

Complex Pool has seen major upgrades with a new UV light filtration system! Have you considered becoming certified as a Lifeguard? The Complex has part-time day shifts or part-time evening/weekend shifts for lifeguards. It’s an excellent part-time career. Call the Complex to find out more details.

Adult Recreational Swimming - see the Rec. Swim Schedule for daily Open & Lane swim opportunities! Popular Lane swims are early morning weekdays from 6:30 am - 8:30 am; each weekday at noon hour 12:00 - 1:00 pm; Masters on Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm; and Masters on Thursday’s 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

Complex Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers and Nutrition & Wellness Coaches are certified and here to help you reach new goals this Fall!

The Fitness Studio, Spin Studio and Weightroom have seen some major updates to make your daily work-outs the best that they can be! The new streamed MYE system on the cardio equipment gives you amazing sound while you’re working out! Tone, Trim and Sculpt your Muscles in the Complex Weightroom!

NEW THIS FALL - All Fitness and AquaFitness Classes are included in ANNUAL membership - including Zumba, Spin Classes, Bosu and the new TRX!! We’ve had amazing response to all of our new fitness programs plus the tried and true! For high intensity, cardio burning, core sculpting postures, check out the Complex Activity Guide for all the fitness details! Rock ‘n Swim – Fri. Oct. 16th “Within arms Reach Policy” applies for children ages 7 & under. Swim to your Favourite Tunes from 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm. Music sponsored by UMEI Christian High School. This is also the launch of the Leamington Grade 5 Swim Pass. Calling all grade 5’s in Leamington – bring along your family and come out on the evening of Oct. 16th to swim!

View the Activity Guide online www.leamington.ca/recreation for detailed information on programs and classes. Contact the Complex Front Reception for availability.

Come for a Tour! Get in motion this Fall for a healthier, toned & trim body! Visit us at 249 Sherk St. Leamington

It’s still early

The month of October is certainly a time of contrast for sports fans, this year more so than ever for most in Southwestern Ontario.

The National Hockey League has officially kicked things off, giving fans of all 30 teams a clean slate upon which to balance eight months worth of hopes and dreams. Expectations are just starting to be exceeded, met or greeted with the first barrage of disappointment. Facebook statuses are inundated with steady streams of memes, cartoons, poorly Photoshopped photos and jokes about the most hated teams of millions of posters.

To me, that’s Facebook’s greatest asset. Sorry, but I guess I just can’t appreciate how cute it’s supposed to be when someone snaps a photo of a sleepy kitten cuddled up to an equally sleepy German Shepherd. And yes, I realize that millions of women like wine and the guy from Sons Of Anarchy. Yup, we get it. Enough already.

But I just can’t get enough Facebook jabs at the Toronto Maple Leafs. My favourite from last year was a single-caption cartoon with a Zamboni up on the hoist at a mechanic’s garage. In the background is one mechanic pulling a cluster of Leafs jerseys out from underneath it while a second mechanic in the foreground is on the phone saying “yeah, I’m pretty sure we found your problem” — or words to that effect.

Oh, but hockey fans aren’t the only ones to use Facebook as their public canvas for poking fun at teams that are off to a rough start. Nobody seems to enjoy the

“Owen” jokes quite like NFL fans — probably because its the sport where it is most detrimental to lose the first couple games. In case you’re unfamiliar, they usually go something like this:

“Knock knock.”

“Who’s there?”

“Owen.”

“Owen who?”

“Owen Four (0-4).”

Detroit Lions fans aren’t terribly crazy about that one. For them, Owen’s last name changes every week while his given name remains unchanged (by the time you read this, he could likely be going by the moniker “Owen Five”). In the 2008 season, he had 16 different surnames. I know most football fans don’t need an explanation for these jabs. These past few paragraphs serve mostly to enlighten the sort of couch potato who thinks it’s feasible for biker gangs to be made up of pretty boys who just don’t shave that often.

As most seasons are just getting under way, I find the most interesting reactions usually come from the head coach and/or general manager. Some hit the panic button awfully early — shuffling lines, calling up prospects from the farm team, looking for early trades, putting the disappointments on waivers or sending them down to the minors. As indicated earlier, NFL coaches can’t really be blamed. Here’s a way to put things in perspective. If by some mind-blowing miracle Detroit wins the rest of their regular season games (not going to happen), they’ll finish 12-4. The Buffalo

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Bills not too long ago finished 10-6 and missed the playoffs. The New England Patriots once missed out on the post season with an 11-5 record.

Kinda puts the early-season sense of urgency into perspective, doesn’t it?

This year of course offers a particularly interesting October for baseball fans in this neck of the woods. For the first time since 1993 (also the last time they won the World Series), the Toronto Blue Jays are involved in the MLB playoffs. Early on, it looks as though they could be finished as early as the much larger birds that show up on our Thanksgiving dinner tables.

Anyway, the beginning of a season sometimes offers a brief moment to enjoy something that you know isn’t going to last. Following the first day of the NHL season, three of four divisions were led by Canadian teams — the Habs, Jets and Canucks. Far less surprising? Milan Lucic has already made an idiot of himself. In a little hissy fit after taking a clean hip check from San Jose’s Logan Couture (Lucic is obviously not a fan of clean hits), he followed him to the Sharks’ bench to deliver a shot to the head. Naturally, there will be no disciplinary action from the league beyond the match penalty. Getting rid of that loose cannon is (already) obviously the best move the Bruins made in the offseason.

So yeah, lots going on to keep our attention this month. One item is far more important than hockey, football and baseball combined. The Blue and White, Red and White, Orange and White and Green and Yellow are not always about the Leafs, Wings, Flyers and Wild. On Monday of next week, Election Day arrives (yet another source of inspiration behind countless Facebook jabs and criticisms). If there’s any occasion where you should be making it known who your favourite “team” is, this is it. If you’ve got a tight schedule on Oct. 19, vote first; THEN watch the game. There’ll be both highlights and Facebook jokes on what you missed. You’ll have no control over the outcome of the Rangers/Sharks or Giants/Eagles game. You’ll have as much influence as anyone else over who runs your country.

Senior Cougars football undefeated

By Bryan Jessop

Cardinal Carter’s senior football team is off to another promising start.

Following two wins on the road to start the 2015 season, the Cougars held their home opener Friday, Oct. 9 against St. Joseph’s.

The hosts handed the winless Lasers a 28-7 loss to improve to 3-0 and remain tied for first with Holy Names in the Newman-Wilson West Division.

Chris Tannous ran in the game’s first touchdown early in the first quarter to give his team a 7-0 advantage after James Saba booted the extra point. A pass from quarterback Cody Rankin to Josh Van Roie in the second quarter doubled to lead to 14-0 once Saba again made the successful PAT kick. A running play by Dan Metcalfe contributed to a 21-0 halftime lead after Saba went three-for-three on onepoint kick attempts.

Despite the comfortable halftime lead, the Cougars suffered their toughest loss of the season in the first half of the match against the Lasers. During a lengthy firstdown run, a St. Joe’s tackler landed on Chris Tannous to finish the play. The incident ended with Tannous being sent to Leamington District Memorial Hospital with what turned out to be a broken collarbone, likely ending his season.

“That’s really going to be a tough loss for us,” explained Cougars assistant coach Mark Renaud.

The Lasers scored an unlikely touchdown in the third quarter to put themselves on the scoreboard. The play began with a fumbled handoff, although the visiting team’s running back managed to recover the ball and run it about 70 yards for the team’s only major. Metcalfe’s second of two touchdown runs countered the play for a 7-7 score in the second half. Saba provided his fourth PAT of the game.

Cardinal Carter’s season began Thursday, Sept. 24 with a 42-14 win against the Massey Mustangs. Tannous scored three touchdowns while Metcalfe added two and Zach Benson the other. Saba split the uprights for six one-point kicks.

On Friday, Oct. 2, the Cougars made the trip to the Libro Centre to take on the General Amherst Bulldogs. Metcalfe again struck twice while Tannous and Benson found the end zone once each prior to Saba’s three

successful PAT attempts. With all 20 WECSSAA senior football teams having played three of their seven regular season games, the Cougars’ offense leads the West with 97 points — Holy names is second with 81.

Cardinal Carter’s defense has allowed a combined 32 points, bested in the division by only Holy Names’ 27 and Essex’s 29.

The Cougars’ next game will be played at home Friday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. against the 2-1-0 L’Essor Aigles. They’ll return home Thursday, Oct. 22 for a 3 p.m. contest against Holy Names.

LDSS junior boys volleyball vs. Massey

Jeremiah Wiebe of the Lions prepares to receive a Massey serve during a WECSSAA junior boys volleyball game at LDSS Tuesday, Oct. 6. Leamington won the first set 25-16, lost the second 25-20 and won the tiebreaker 25-19. The Lions’ record improved to 2-1 to take third place in the 11-team Tier I division.

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For a while, it seemed as though there was no end in sight to the Leamington Flyers’ home-ice scoring drought.

The Flyers hosted the Lambton Shores Predators Thursday, Oct. 8, one week following a scoreless draw against the London Nationals. Despite trailing 1-0 to start the second and allowing a two-goal comeback, the Flyers came out ahead in a 4-3 regulation decision.

The opening frame against the Preds turned out fruitless for Leamington, despite outshooting the opposition 18-12. Ethan Sarfati buried the only goal of the opening 20 minutes, sprinting along the left side of the Flyers’ net during a breakaway before sending a low shot into the right corner behind goalkeeper Michael Barrett. Scored with 3:59 remaining, the goal was the first at the Junior B level at Highbury Canco Arena since Thursday, Sept. 24 — 92 minutes and three seconds of play after LaSalle buried a late third-period goal against the Flyers in a 6-2 Leamington win.

cluded several quality scoring chances for the home team, some ending with shots that narrowly missed the net, others that were blocked by Lambton defensemen and still more quashed with short range, key saves by Tyler Caruana.

Leamington squared off for the second period’s opening face-off with a home-ice goal

FLYERS NIP PREDS

BY BRYAN JESSOP

from Mark Gangnon while stationed between the hash marks. From there, Florence sent an ice level shot through the Preds goalie’s pads to give his team the one-goal lead.

Leamington’s third goal of the period was released from the stick of veteran forward Mitch Amante. Taking control of the puck from just inside the blue line, Amante arced his way toward the Lambton Shores net before firing a wrist shot that grazed the right post and bounced just over the goal line. Phibbs and Florence were credited with assists.

toward post the with a tapped

The penalty-free opening stanza against the Predators in-

slump reaching 94 minutes and six seconds. The dry spell actually reached 97:43 before Cale Phibbs sent a waist-high slap shot from the point that navigated its way through traffic before stretching the mesh behind Caruana. Assists went to J.P. Grineau and Liam Hogan. The Flyers took a 2-1 lead a minute and 12 seconds later after Scott Florence took a feed

Lambton Shores pulled to within a single during the power play, as Colin Burns tapped a rebound past Barrett while parked directly in front of his crease with 1:54 showing on the clock.

The Predators completed the two-goal comeback just over eight minutes into the third period. Andrew Kim one-timed a pass with a snap shot that sent the disc into the lower left side of the Flyers’ goal before Barrett could reposition himself.

Leamington was unsuccessful

in each of its four power plays, but registered a short handed tally as the game winner. Matthew Opblinger flipped a rebound into the short side of the Lambton net from its left side after Caruana stopped a close-range Zak Parlette shot. Amante also drew an assist.

The Flyes outshot their guests 46-25 with the win, improving their record to 8-1-1-0 while bringing the Preds to 2-6-0-2.

“They’re much better than their record indicates,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski of Lambton Shores. “They’ve got some gifted offensive players and they fought back. If you break down, they’ll make you pay for it. We had a lot of good chances early and it turned out to be a good game. I thought our penalty kill was pretty good and Barrett made some big saves.”

Florence, a Leamington resident who spent last year with the Junior ‘C’ Wheatley Sharks, is happy in his new role with the Flyers.

“It’s a bit quicker and it seems like there’s less time and space,” he said of the transition from C to B. “The coaching staff and other players are helping me to adapt well. The help

around me has been really good. We played pretty good tonight and had lots of shots. We let them back in late, but we bounced back.”

Twenty-four hours later, the Flyers paid a visit to St. Marys, where Leamington came out ahead with a 5-1 score. Leamington goals were provided by Florence, Travis Campbell, Derek Elliott with two and Phibbs.

Rest of the West

Wednesday, Oct. 7 produced a pair of deadlocks in the Western Ontario Conference, including a 1-1 final between the LaSalle Vipers and Sarnia Legionnaires. Also that day, the Chatham Maroons and London Nationals settled for a 2-2 stalemate. On Thursday, Sarnia defeated Strathroy 4-3 in overtime, followed by a 2-1 regulation win for the St. Thomas Stars over London on Friday. Saturday contests featured a 5-2 LaSalle victory against Lambton Shores while St. Thomas handed Strathroy a 5-4 double overtime loss. On Sunday, the Chatham Maroons blanked St. Marys 7-0.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES: Thu., Oct. 15 vs. LaSalle, 7:10 p.m. Thu., Oct. 22 vs. St. Thomas, 7:10 p.m.

UPCOMING AWAY GAMES: Sat., Oct. 17 vs. Lambton, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 24 vs. Strathroy, 7:30 p.m.

Mike Zottl of the Predators makes his way back to the bench as the Flyers celebrate a Cale Phibbs goal — Leamington’s first at Highbury Canco Arena in nearly 100 minutes of play. The Flyers held on for a 4-3 regulation victory to finish the Thursday, Oct. 8 game. (Sun photo)

Joe Urbanic of the Flyers chases down a loose puck in the corner with Lambton Shores’ Sean Ross closing in during a Thursday, Oct. 8 GOJHL match at Highbury Canco Arena. (Sun photo)

Leamington’s Travis Campbell sends Carson Pearce of the Predators to the ice with a hit along the boards during a GOJHL contest at Highbury Canco Arena Thursday, Oct. 8. (Sun photo)

OBITUARY

Lina Giudice

Lina Giudice, 85 years, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015.

Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe (2004). Dear mother of John, Carmen Dick (Kevin), Peter (Michelle).

Loving Nonna of Natasha, Caroline and Noah. Dear sister of Maria Mastronardi (the late Pino) of Rome. Predeceased by three brothers, Ciro (Bambina), Beato (Maria), Alberino (the late Maria Vinzenza). Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

Lina’s family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, Hotel Dieu I.C.U., and their friends and neighbours for their support.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Mass of the Resurrection at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 10 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation (HOSPICE) or St. Michael’s Parish Building Fund. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Ken Mills

Ken Douglas (MillSea) Mills, 58 years, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan Campus on Wednesday, October 7, 2015.

OBITUARY

Magdalena Metelka

Magdalena “Lena” Metelka, 86 years, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at the Sun Parlor Home for Seniors.

Beloved wife of the late George Metelka (2007).

Dear mother of G. Peter Metelka (Kim), Lieselotte (Liese) Metelka-Sabelli (Joe). Loving grandmother of Ellena (Ryan), the late Robert (2015), Arthur (Melissa) and great-grandmother of Christian and Sophia. Dear sister of Lillie Fredrich, Rudy Baumann (Liz) and the late Mathilda (2009), Christian (1940) and Arthur (1989). Dear sister-in-law of Anne Dearman. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

Lena and the Baumann family immigrated to Canada in 1953.

Visitation was held at the Sun Parlor Home, 175 Talbot Street East, Leamington, on Thursday from 2-5 p.m. and on Friday, October 9 from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 10 a.m. from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk Street, Leamington. Pastor Sylvia Swiatoschik and Pastor Larry Forsyth officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Sun Parlor Home Bus. Lena enjoyed many outings on the bus, which is in need of replacement.

Lena’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone at the Sun Parlor Home especially the staff on 3 West for their loving care.

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

OBITUARY

OBITUARY

Thelma Huffman

It is with great sadness that the family of Thelma Huffman (nee Leslie) announces her passing on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the age of 82 years.

Beloved wife of Edward for 61 years. Cherished mother of Robert Huffman (Eve) and Susan Lafleur (Dean). Proud grandmother of Jacob, Johnathan and Nicholas Huffman. Dear sister of Ruby Reid, Helen Wiper, Carolyn Connel (Roger), Ken Leslie (Becky), and sister-in-law of Sybil Huffman (the late Jim). Predeceased by sisters Evelyn, Marjorie and brother Bruce. Thelma will be remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

At Thelma’s request, cremation has taken place.

Memorial visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 12 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 1 p.m. Rev. Liz Chaplin officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society.

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

Fred “Fritz” Henkel

Beloved husband of Lori (Martin) for 22 years. Loving father of Hanna Mills and Sandi Myles. Predeceased by daughter Kelsea Mills (1997). Dear son of Dorothy Mills and the late Robert (2003), and son-in-law of Joyce and Brian Williamson. Brother of Nancy Webb (Jim) and Rick Mills. Survived by his nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

Funeral Service celebrating MillSea’s life was held on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation (Hospice) would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Norma Simpson

Norma Simpson passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Hospital, Newmarket, on Friday, October 9, 2015. She was 90 years old.

Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Simpson (1997). Dear mother of Karen Williams and husband Glenn of Aurora, and Helen Hubel and husband Martin of Thornhill. Proud grandmother to Jessica Mitchell, Kristin Walker (Mark), Victoria Hubel, Robert Williams (Sandra), and great-grandmother of Brittany, Max, Owen and Olivia. Dear sister to Ruth Shearer and husband Ross, Joanne Beacom and husband Allen. Sister-in-law to Marg and Edy Thompson. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Bud, Jim and Jack Thompson, sister Ruby Davis, and brotherin-law Leonard Davis. Norma was born in Aylmer on April 1, 1925, daughter of the late Emerson and Helen (Harvey) Thompson.

The Funeral Service was held at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer, on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Interment Aylmer Cemetery.

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Fred “Fritz” Henkel passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Hospice of Windsor.

Dear husband of Patricia Duhan, and husband of the late Rita Henkel (1996). Loving father to Sonia and husband Chad Gilmore. Adoring grandpa to Eden Summer Gilmore. Dear brother of George (Yvette), Anne (late Rad), and predeceased by Kathy (late Werner), and Mary (late Jacob). Dear brother-in-law to Danny (Donna). He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

Fred was retired from General Motors Transmission Plant after 30 years. He was very active at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as a palamar, cooking pierogis and many other activities.

The family wishes to extend a very heartfelt thank you to the staff and volunteers at Hospice for the compassionate care shown to Fred while he was there.

Visiting is at Windsor Chapel Funeral Home (Main Chapel), 519-253-7234, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. East, on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Panahyda at 7:30 p.m.

Family and friends are requested to meet at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (2000 Tecumseh Rd. E.) on Friday, October 16, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Very Reverend Archpriest Roman Kocur officiating.

Interment to follow at Windsor Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Windsor.

Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com

(SUN Photo by Bryan Jessop)

Mustangs outpace Lions

By Bryan Jessop

Experience and strength in numbers proved valuable assets for the Leamington Lions’ opposition in their 2015 senior football home opener.

The Massey Mustangs marched to a 42-13 victory at Leamington District Secondary School Thursday, Oct. 8, bringing the Lions’ record to 0-3 with four regular season games to go. The loss was added to a 29-8 season opener at L’Essor against the Aigles and a 35-14 defeat at the hands of the Brennan Cardinals a week later (Oct. 1) at Tecumseh Vista Academy.

“We were playing a team with 35 to 40 seniors while we’ve got 11 or 12,” noted Lions head coach Jason Primeau. “We held our own for the first half, but ran out of gas in the second. We’ve got to get more aggressive and make better tackles.”

Massey found the Leamington end zone on its first possession, charging up the field with multiple first-down passes before capping it off with a 15-yard dash about four minutes after the opening kick off. A successful PAT kick was the final scoring play of the quarter. The Mustangs tried to add to their lead with a 26-yard field goal attempt, but missed the mark. Bryce Gabriele ran the ball out of the end zone to avoid a onepoint rogue.

Both teams committed multiple turnovers by losing the ball on downs, often failing to come up with as few as two yards to achieve a first down. Surrendering the ball on their own 25yard line, Leamington’s deficit was widened on the following play — a pass and run charge of the same distance from the zero-yard line. The follow-up extra-point kick turned out to be the game-winning score.

The Lions’ next loss of possession occurred on a fumble at their own 40 on the first play following Massey’s post-touchdown kick. The Mustangs appeared to run a 40-yard major on the following play, but an illegal block put an end to the scoring threat. In the dying seconds of the half, Massey intercepted a pass at their own 12-yard line and brought the ball back to Leamington’s 10. The clock ran down from there, leaving the score at 14-0 for the break.

downs — this time at their own 40 — eventually led to a 35yard run TD for Massey. The extra-point kick was blocked by Mojtaba Mehry to keep the score at 28-0. Starting from Leamington’s 18-yard line, another dash featuring a string of broken tackles gave the guests a 35-0 advantage with less than 10 seconds to go in the quarter.

Cougars ‘raided’ by Essex

By Bryan Jessop

Growing pains continue for the Cardinal Carter junior football team, as its most recent trip to the gridiron ended in a 28-7 loss against the Essex Red Raiders. Following a scoreless first quarter, Essex first found the host team’s end zone early in the second quarter. The visitors did the same midway through the quarter, again topped off with a successful PAT kick.

The Red Raiders continued finding holes in Cardinal Carter’s offensive line throughout the first half, limiting the home team’s ability to gain sufficient yardage for first downs. A running play that began at midfield ended with Essex bringing the score to 21-0. The Cougars’ defense appeared poised to regain possession on downs a few minutes later, but a key third-down pass put the Raiders deep into Cardinal Carter territory. The guests’ fourth and final scoring play of the quarter, half and game was a seven-yard dash complimented by another extra-point kick.

late in the third quarter. On the other side of the ball, the hosts kept Essex scoreless through the second half in part with some key tackles by Assad Boutros.

Brent Davison accounted for three of the four Essex majors and all four PAT kicks. Cody Webster scored the other touchdown.

A thwarted third-down run left Massey in control of the ball at the LDSS 30 early in the second half, eventually setting up a seven-yard pass and successful PAT to put a 21-0 mark on the scoreboard.

The ensuing kick off sent the ball bouncing through the Lions’ end of the field, adding another point to the Mustangs’ collection.

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The Lions’ offense came to life in the fourth, where they outscored Massey 13-7. As quarterback, Gabriele made a lengthy outside run from the Mustangs’ 10-yard line to put his team on the board. Kenny Levesque made the PAT kick. Running back Cordell Friesen made one of the lengthiest runs of the game, breaking straight through the visitors’ line starting from his team’s 37-yard line. The PAT attempt was blocked.

In the final minute, the Massey offense took advantage of a horse collar call that placed the ball on Leamington’s one-yard line. A short sprint and PAT finished the scoring.

The Lions’ next game will be played Thursday, Oct. 15 at St. Joseph’s against the Lasers, starting at 3 p.m. Leamington’s next home game is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 3 p.m. against Assumption, although the Purple Raiders have forfeited each of their first three games.

Cardinal Carter’s attack improved for the second half, where quarterback Matt Carvalho made a series of successful short and mid-range passes to advance his team into Raiders’ territory. The second half appeared to start on a strong note for the Cougars with a successful onside kick, but several kick team players were called offside for a 10-yard penalty and a restart to the third quarter.

The Essex offense advanced deep into the Carter half of the field, but a 10-yard holding call snuffed the team’s momentum and forced a third-down punt. Nico Gualteri followed up with a string of productive running plays to earn his team successive first downs, bringing Cardinal Carter to within scoring range

The Cougars made their first addition to the Points For column since the season-opening Sept. 22 match at St. Jospeh’s with a 20-yard touchdown pass by Carvalho into the Raiders’ end zone. An Essex defensive back partially deflected the pass, but couldn’t redirect the ball enough to keep it out of the hands of Tiago Mauricio for the six-point play. Mauricio added the seventh point with an extra-point kick through the uprights.

“We were a little better in the second half, although that had a lot to do with what the other team was doing,” noted Cougars coach Mark Renaud, referring to the Essex coaching staff’s decision to send non-starters onto the field for the second half.

“We’re not executing well. We’re dropping snaps, allowing interceptions. The lack of consistency is a big problem.”

The junior Cougars’ next game was on home field against the Tecumseh Vista Academy Vortex Tuesday, Oct. 13 in a battle

Cougars quarterback Matt Carvalho tries to gain a few yards during a WECSSAA junior football game at Cardinal Carter.

Tiago Mauricio of the Cougars kicks a successful PAT following his touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter of a Tuesday, Oct. 6 WECSSAA junior football game at Cardinal Carter. Essex won the game 28-7, bringing the Cougars’ record to 0-3. Cardinal Carter hosted Tecumseh Vista Academy Tuesday, Oct. 13. Results were not available by press deadline.

between the Miller Division’s two winless squads (results were not available by press deadline). The next game for Cardinal Carter will again be at home Tuesday, Oct. 20 against the Belle River Nobles.

Bryce Gabriele avoids a tackle as he carries the ball upfield during a Thursday, Oct. 8 WECSSAA senior football game at LDSS.

The Lions’ Kenny Levesque gains some yardage during a WECSSAA senior football game at LDSS Thursday, Oct. 8. The Massey Mustangs won 42-13 to keep Leamington winless at 0-3.

TT senior golf wraps up 2015 season

By Bob McLean

On a still warm Tuesday, Sept. 29, fifty enthusiastic senior golfers participated at Talbot Trail.

Closest to the pin on #9 was won by Gary Wilson’s terrific shot, and Ron Nicholls converted the long putt on #2 for his win.

In the 50-69y division, Dutchy continued to play masterfully as he fired a brilliant 34. Larry Hughes also played exceptionally well as he scored an excellent 38. Here is a list of some other notable scores: Pat Hill 41; Mike Getty 43; Bummy and Dave Dent 44; Gord Chadwick, Orville Houser, John Liddell, Larry Haggitt and Kevin Jordan 45; Gary Benninger 47; Randy Hewey and Ray La Pierre 48; Terry Scratch 49.

In the 70-79 y division, both Bob McLean and Vic Reynaert earned excellent scores of 40 and 41 respectively. Bob Lee and Paul Brown shot superbly earning 42 and 43 respectively. Other scores obtained: Joe Vertel and Don Willan 44; Neil Adamson and Homer Vandervecht 45; Bill Ward 46; Pete Daudlin 47; Larry Hillman and Eugene Abbruzzese 49; Gary Wilson, Andy Orsini, Ron Steingart 51; Martin Girash 52; Ron Nicholls and Jerry Paine 54 and 55 respectively.

In the 80y+ division, Tom Hyatt shot a terrific 44 to top this grouping. Dave Krueger and Carl Robinson also played exceptionally well earning superb 45s. Three golfers with solid 48s were Ed Woelk, Bob Freure and Dave La Bonte. Murray Knox scored the sole nifty 50. Other satisfying scores were earned by Hadley Pinch, and Gerry Becigneul, Murray Cascadden, and Fred Takaki.

Paul R. Brown improved his average score from 2014 to 2015 by 3.1 shots per round. Most of the league members saw their average scores increase slightly. Excellent improvement, Guys!

Golden Age mini golf

Thirty-one golfers scattered 56 aces on Oct. 8 at Colasanti’s.

Leading the ace parade with 8 was Lloyd Honey. Laurie Hylton, Bill Mayville and Andy Orsini dropped 4 each. Managing 3 each were Moe Scratch, Art Sweet, Barry Sweet and Bill Taylor. Sinking 2 apiece were Mary Binder, Mike Binder, Murray Cascadden, Perpetua Hildrop, Al Stockwell and Ernie Vandenberg. Chipping 1 each were Kathy Bradley, Madeline Butler, Eunice Cascadden, Cathy Dewhurst, Jo-Ann Ferguson, Eva Kah, Cam Keith, Julia Kos, Bob McWilliam, Al Rutter, Mavis Rutter and Sharon Teskey.

Low score of 15 for 9 holes was shared by Bill Mayville and Lloyd Honey. Shooting 17 were Cam Keith, Art Sweet, Lloyd Honey, Bill Taylor, Murray Cascadden and Andy Orsini. Carding 18 were Laurie Hylton, Art Sweet, Bill Mayville, Bob McWilliam, Barry Sweet and Colleen Pearse.

Low score of 32 for 18 holes went to Lloyd Honey, followed closely with 33 by Bill Mayville, 35 by Art Sweet, 37 by Cam Keith and Andy Orsini, and 38 by Barry Sweet, Al Stockwell and Lloyd Honey.

Building on his round of 32 was Lloyd Honey as he held the low score of 70 for 36 holes. Following closely were Art Sweet with 74, Andy Orsini with 76, and Cam Keith with 77. Bill Taylor and Al Stockwell each carded 78.

First place bragging rights with 231 went to Team 4 (Art Sweet, Eva Kah, Lloyd Honey). In second place was Team 9 with 239 (Al Stockwell, Mavis Rutter, Murray Cascadden). Third place with 242 was shared by Team Aces (Eunice Cascadden, Mike Binder, Laurie Hylton, Cathy Dewhurst) and Team 10 (Julia Kos, Andy Orsini and Colleen Pearse).

The amazing Dutchy had the best league average of 38.4 shots per round. Also in the 50-69y division placing second was Jim Pearson with his excellent 39.4 s/r. Third, fourth and fifth places went to Ross Clark 41.5, Rick Thompson 42.3 and John Liddell 42.5.

In the 70-79y division, long hitter Mike Wright placed first with his 41.2s/r. Placing 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th were Bob McLean 41.6, Vic Reynaert 42.2, Joe Vertel 42.6, and Robert Shaw 42.7.

In the 80-85y division, the best average scores were: Tom Hyatt 44.6, Bill Galloway 45.2, Dave la Bonte 48.2, Ed Woelk 48.6, Bob Freure 49.2.

The league’s super seniors inspire us all. We all hope Dick MacKenzie’s health improves. Dick is an outstanding golfer! Dick’s 49.5 average was the top. All other super golfers, in no particular order, are: Jim Ascott, Bill Hutchinson, Al Stockwell and Linus Bachmeier. We’re very proud

Play continues at 9:30 every Thursday at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

of the super seniors who let the rest of the league members know that there’s hope for us to be out there golfing in our upper 80s and 90s. Well done, gentlemen!! We also heard that Al Stockwell is under the weather right now, and everyone wishes Al a speedy recovery. Everyone can check their scores that are posted near the washrooms. Thank you to Murray Knox for his work in maintaining the scores each week. Challenge yourself to have fun as you attempt to beat your 2015 scores next golfing season. Hope to see you all back next year.

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• This position requires the ability to demonstrate the following competencies: