November 15, 2017

Fire Service, BIA to ‘address’ safety concern

By Bryan Jessop

The Leamington Fire Services and Leamington Business Improvement Association are setting out to prove that there is in fact safety in numbers.

The two groups are joining forces to ensure that emergency situations in the uptown Leamington area can be responded to at the right place and the right time by applying new address numbers to building fronts. The need for highly visible, uniform and accurate numbering in the uptown core became apparent roughly two years ago when an apartment fire broke out on the second floor and at the back of the structure occupied by Leamington Source For Sports.

The initial call sent to Leamington Fire Services indicated that the fire was taking place at “the sports bar” located at 19 Erie Street North. Mike Ciacelli, deputy chief of the LFS, explained that the information provided triggered significant confusion, as the actual location was the sporting goods store at 9 Erie Street North.

“At one point, we thought the caller must have been talking about Bedrock’s (Bar and Grill), which is at 29 Erie Street South,” he noted. “We went there, but there was no fire. We did find the fire, but we could have been there sooner. That’s what instigated the idea for new address numbers — it would be nice to have some consistency.”

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Leamington Remembers

Leamington residents took time out on Saturday, November

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Day service organized by members of the Wheatley Legion 324. This unidentified cadet, salutes as O Canada is played. (SUN Photos)

The Hammond family is pictured laying a wreath at the Cenotaph on November 11. Their father, Dan Hammond, was a veteran of the Second World War.

Leamington Mayor John Paterson lays the municipal wreath during Leamington’s Remembrance Day service at the cenotaph on Saturday.

Hearing Professional Makes Hearing Healthcare More

Accessible with Out Clinic

Brandy Breault, Hearing Instrument Specialist at ListenUP! Canada

Brandy Breault is a Hearing Instrument Specialist from ListenUP! Canada who recognizes the need for more accessible hearing healthcare in Leamington. ListenUP! Canada has a hearing healthcare clinic at 313 Main St. E in Kingsville that is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 - 4:30, but for some in Leamington, this may be a distance to travel. So, every other Monday, Breault drives to the Leamington out clinic at the South Essex Community Council at 215 Talbot Street East to provide free, no obligation hearing tests, a broad selection of brand-name, digital hearing aids and assistive listening devices at affordable prices,tings, cleanings and repairs. These out clinic services

help those who need hearing healthcare, but are unable to travel to the nearest clinic to get the help they need.

“I basically offer the same hearing healthcare services provided at any other clinic location,” says Breault. “People may not have a driver’s license. A clinic may be too far for people to travel outside of Leamington. People may not be well enough to travel and it may be easier for loved ones to bring them to a clinic closer to home.”

While completing her Speech and Language Sciences degree at Brock University, Breault took some audiology courses that sparked her interest in the

pursue a career in audiology and obtained her Hearing Instrument Specialist diploma from Conestoga College. Breault started her student placement with ListenUP! Canada in 2014 and has been with the company ever since – helping clients treat their hearing loss and reconnect with the world around them.

Breault will be at the out clinic on Tuesday, November 21 st from 8:30-4:30. To book an appointment, please call 1-888-364-5419.

Wartime honour rolls donated to local museum

Historical promotional poster discovered

By Pat Bailey

The timing was impeccable. It was a gift that will continue to give, and one that will enable future generations to help pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice so they could enjoy their freedom.

On Thursday, Nov. 9, Reverend Colin Swan, minister at the Comber United Church and representative of the Essex Presbytery, made a special delivery to the Kingsville Historical Park.

Rev. Swan, armed with some very valuable gifts, was on hand to deliver artifacts that had been adorning the walls of three area churches before their doors were shuttered.

The minister was delighted to help ensure the honour rolls from Goldsmith, Mount Carmel and Oakland churches were preserved, as well as the names of the men who sacrificed so much fighting for the Canadian Forces to help ensure our freedom

Museum curator Kevin Fox was happy to accept the gift, especially in time for Remembrance Day. He was especially happy when, while framing the honour rolls, he came across a bonus gift – one of the honour rolls had a historical promotional poster as its backing.

The poster was one of Major General Andrew McNaughton urging Canadians to “Support our forces and their leaders by purchasing war savings certificates”.

“We are preserving a piece of history by happenstance,” said Fox of the discovery.

Rev. Swan said the gift came about because they were dispersing the artifacts that had come from the former church buildings.

He said all three churches were Methodist congregations until 1925 when they became part of the United Church of Canada. Mount Carmel (established in 1876), Oakland (established in 1912) and Goldsmith (established in 1844-45) merged in 1982 to become Mersea United Church, based in Goldsmith Church located at Mersea Road 12 and Concession 8 in Blytheswood.

Rev. Swan said Mersea United Church disbanded in June of 2016 and the Essex Presbytery was tasked with dispersing its contents.

While many of the contents were detailed as to their eventual home, Rev. Swan said others – like the honour rolls – were not specified by the congregation. The minister said it was up to a special committee of the Essex Presbytery to find homes for the items not detailed.

“We just thought, where would be the most appropriate place for these to be preserved and displayed to preserve the history and honour the people (and the families) on these lists?” said Rev. Swan.

To Rev. Swan and the committee, the Kingsville Historical Park made perfect sense.

Both Rev. Swan and Fox agreed: honour rolls such as these are so important, especially in small communities.

They said it gives future generations a chance to view the lists and make special connections.

“Unfortunately,” said Rev. Swan, “when some churches close, the memories are gone.”

Visitors to the museum will now be able to view these honour rolls as they have found a special place on the wall in Kingsville.

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Large inventory of Christmas items from garland and lights to trees, dishes linens and home Décor and more!

Kevin Fox (left), curator of Kingsville Historical Park, accepts the framed honour rolls along with a special find from Rev. Colin Swan of Comber United Church. The honour rolls are from three area churches that no longer have their doors open.

Remembrance Day ceremony well attended ESHC is tops in province for CCO performance indictor – surgery wait times

By Bryan Jessop

Old, new and revived traditions greeted a sizeable crowd paying their respects to veterans past and present at this year’s Remembrance Day service.

A gathering of about 250 residents converged on the Talbot Street West cenotaph for the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion’s yearly ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11. The attendance figure was estimated as being slightly higher than last year’s despite the ceremony falling on a non school day.

“We had a good turnout, even though the weather wasn’t the best,” said Branch 324 president Bill Robertson, referring to heavy winds and temperatures that hovered around and just below freezing during the 30-minute service. “We were surprised and happy to see a lot of young people on a day when the schools were closed.”

Wheatley’s service was preceded by its traditional march led by the Colour Party from the Legion on Erie Street North to the cenotaph. The singing of O Canada, a prayer of remembrance and bible readings by Pastors John Cats, Jack Glover, Dorman Pollett and an address by emcee Padre David Derbyshire preceded the playing of Last Post. This year, following the traditional Minute of Silence, a three-person rifle party fired three volleys — a tradition included in the Wheatley ceremony for the first time since the 1980s.

“We were surprised and happy to see a lot of young people on a day when the schools were closed.”

— Bill Robertson

Also this year, four members of the 535 Leamington Royal Ca-

nadian Air Cadets Squadron carried out sentry duty for the first time in Wheatley — an element of Remembrance Day services that has taken place in Leamington for the past several years.

Cadets with Leamington 535 also took to front door services for this year’s Armistice Banquet at the Wheatley Legion on Friday, Nov. 10. This year’s banquet, which has been hosted at Branch 324 for over a quarter century, was attended by a sum of 93 guests.

Preceding the laying of 22 wreaths, the names of Wheatley area military personnel who lost their lives during WWI were announced by Bill Siddall while the names of local servicemen who died during WWII were read aloud by Derbyshire, who also made closing remarks and performed the benediction before all in attendance sang God Save The Queen.

Afterwards, the Wheatley Legion opened its doors to visitors from both Wheatley and Leamington services for refreshments and a light lunch.

The Leamington ceremony was organized by Branch 84 members who had transferred to Wheatley following the surrender of the charter in Leamington in the summer of last year. The Leamington service was emceed by former Branch 84 president Bob McKee. There, the Caldwell First Nation offered the use of their nearby building to prepare for the laying of wreaths.

Robertson explained that although contributions will likely continue being tabulated into this week, it appears the 2017 Poppy Campaigns in both Wheatley and Leamington have been successful.

“The Legion would really like to thank the communi-

ties of Leamington and Wheatley for their generous contributions,” he said. “By the looks of it, it’s been a very successful campaign.”

In addition to the Cadets, the poppy campaign was assisted by players with the Wheatley Omstead Sharks and Leamington Flyers.

Robertson noted that the Legion anticipates a large crowd for next year’s Remembrance Day services, which will mark the 100th anniversary of the armistice signed between Allied nations and Germany.

Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) recently received accolades from Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) for exceeding the provincial annual improvement targets as the top performer in the province for ‘Surgical Wait Times – Decision to Treat’.

The indicator is a measure of two aspects of care. ‘Referral to Consult’ which measures the percent of cancer patients who had their first consultation with a specialist within a prescribed number of days depending on the priority target. The second element of the indicator is the ‘Decision to Treat’ which measures the number of cancer surgery patients who had their surgical treatment from decision for surgery within the prescribed measure of days.

ESHC was also recognized for meeting the provincial annual improvement targets for the percentage of Ontario Breast Screening Program clients diagnosed within weeks of screened cases with tissue biopsy.

ESHC CEO Janice Dawson outlined the significance of attaining this recognition. “The attainment of top performer in the province for the Cancer Care Ontario measures is a testament to the immense efficiencies of the diagnostic department and the clinical team collaboration at Erie Shores HealthCare,” she said. “Recent investment of more than $3.2 million to the Women’s Centre for breast screening’s 3D Mammography, Ultrasound, state-of-the-art CT scanner and facility upgrades has contributed to this achievement.”

In a letter to Dawson, Cancer Care Ontario’s Planning & Regional Programs Vice-President Garth Matheson congratulated Erie Shores HealthCare for their continued work to improve the quality of cancer services in the region.

According to the 2016 Ontario Cancer Screening Performance Report, the number of people newly diagnosed with cancer in Ontario has increased over the last two decades and will continue to rise, largely due to an aging population. Breast and colorectal cancer are among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Ontario and can be prevented or detected earlier by regular screening.

Effective screening through an organized program is critical to reducing the burden of cancer in Ontario. The benefits of an organized cancer screening program are fully realized when participation by target populations is high.

Open House

MARK RIBBLE

Rib’s Ramblings

Well the leaves are almost all off the trees, so you know what will follow.

There have been traces of the white stuff on a couple of occasions the past week or so, but nothing has stuck. That’s fine by me.

I loved snow as a kid, but despise it now that I’m driving much of the day. It just makes for a dirty mess and causes a lot of traffic issues.

Most of those issues aren’t really the fault of the snow, but drivers that just don’t slow down and adjust for the conditions.

It seems once the weather turns colder, driving skills diminish.

Tailgaters are my most prominent peeve when I’m driving. I don’t consider myself a poke-along. If the speed limit on the highway is 80, I’m generally doing above that just to keep up with the flow of traffic.

I can say with certainty, every trip I make on that bypass includes someone riding my rear end so close that I can feel

So much has happened over the past couple of the weeks that it’s hard to find a beginning. I will start by telling you about Claire.

Claire is the caregiver that was brought to the island to essentially take over the duties of Mrs. Austin while she was off of the cay. Lucky for me, she also took over some of my duties as well while I spent time with four friends from back home.

Claire arrived three days prior to Mrs. A.’s departure. During that time, I continued with my usual routine of cooking and serving Mr. and Mrs. along with Claire. On the last day I was pleased to arrive to the kitchen to find Claire prepping for breakfast. We hit it off right away! That morning we quickly went over where she would find the things she would definitely need and some items that she hopefully wouldn’t. I am a firm believer in planning for the worst and hoping it won’t happen.

Claire was fine when I showed her the linens and food stores, but her eyes widened as we went over first aid and how to use the defibrillator! Claire nervously told me that she hadn’t cooked in a while since her husband enjoyed cooking for her. “No worries,” I encouraged her, while explaining that Mr. A. was always very appreciative. He

Winter driving on its way

their breath.

It’s no different in the snow and ice, which makes we wonder what these folks will ever do if I have to brake suddenly for something.

The same goes in town. I can be driving down Erie Street in the middle of the day with someone drafting behind me like we’re running the Daytona 500.

Quite often, they have a phone up to their ear too.

I honestly don’t know what it will take to curtail the distracted driving epidemic that is visible on the roads every day. It seems that the higher the penalty gets, the more phones are visible.

Anyone with a newer vehicle shouldn’t have to even touch their phone while they’re driving these days. Most new vehicles are equipped with Bluetooth, but I see people in decked out Land Rovers yakking on their phones on a daily basis, without any fear of being pulled over. Maybe if they can afford a high-end vehicle like that, the fines don’t deter them. I don’t know.

Every week, we hear of yet another fatal accident on local roadways and more often than not, the driver is distracted.

Semi trucks are having a run of accidents in the last few months, and those are often caused by drivers not paying attention to traffic that is slowed or stopped in front of them. If you talk to any longtime truckers, they will tell you that quite often, they get cut off by cars passing them and not leaving enough room for them to safely stop their heavy rigs. They’ll also tell you that the ministry is giving out trucking licenses to drivers who have no business behind the wheel of a 20-ton vehicle.

All of these things come together as one perfect storm when an accident occurs, and often with fatal results.

Every winter we hear from the OPP that roads aren’t safe for driving during storm situations. And every year, we hear about someone losing their life due to someone else’s mistake.

I think we have a responsibility to take care of each other on the roadways. When we applied for our driver’s license, we automatically took on the responsibility to drive sensibly so everyone gets home safely. It’s part of the package.

So as the winter weather begins to set in, take care out there. Not just for yourself, but for everyone else too.

From caring comes courage

would be very happy with anything white: poached eggs on English muffins, quesadillas, croissants, cheese, cheese and more cheese, especially along with a glass of white wine! Getting some much needed vegetables into him was easiest if puréed and then hidden deeply amongst milk or cream in a soup.

The following afternoon Claire was thrown in full time when I flew off the cay with Mrs. A. for a rescheduled doctor’s appointment. The next afternoon my friends and I luckily were able to land on Little Whale Cay and they were given the full ticket flight experience. Sean, our pilot, landed skillfully against a full cross-wind on our short runway, which is always a thrill. Arthur greeted us and announced he had immediate jobs to take care of. We barely got in the door to drop off our bags when the phone rang. It was the owner insisting that I bring my guests up to the main house at 6:30 for a glass of wine. We accepted.

The girls had no time to get grounded before we headed to the flamingo pond to rescue one of the flamingos. The six of us, including Arthur, had no luck scooping the soggy bird out or encouraging him up the wooden ramp we placed on the edge. Arthur left and returned in short time with a fishing net. In one miraculous toss, Arthur’s fishing skills shone and the net fell perfectly over the pink bird. Swiftly yet gently, it was lifted to safety.

Three of the girls went to refresh before heading to the

main house, and myself and another jumped on the gator and went to power down the cay. It was time to change over the generators to a larger one with the additional guests on the cay. Although a tad bit late for our reception, we were well received and it was well deserved as my friends were thrown immediately into island life.

Every day got more and more beautiful and the girls and I made the most of it. Beach days, boat days and afternoon poolside with some aqua fitness thrown in for good balance and memory’s sake. Snorkeling – a first for one of my friends – was a thrill for all. We found a great starting spot right off of our own beach. By the end of our time together the girls were pros, snorkeling amongst fan coral, lionfish and even a three-foot barracuda that was caught spying on us.

As our week was filled with awe both above and below the surface, so was Claire’s. Unfortunately, she had no idea what she was in for. Each of us consoled her and praised her for the job she was doing. Mr. A. was happy! One of my friends even gave Mr. a new haircut and beard trim. Meanwhile, we noted that his cough had worsened. Every other day he laid low to rejuvenate and noticeably was not himself.

The time had come for my girlfriends to sadly depart. I flew off with them, returning the same day. A day later

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The beauty of our changing landscape

The past number of weeks have taken me to a few areas of Southwestern Ontario and once again, I marvel at the beauty of our changing landscape. Cold temperatures and snow will be here before we know it. For now, we are eyewitnesses to an amazing work of God, where we experience the transformation of the green leaves of summer to the brilliant colours of autumn.

Did you ever wonder how and why a leaf changes colour in the fall? Why a maple leaf turns bright red? Where do the yellows and oranges come from? To answer those questions, we need to understand the purpose and functions of leaves.

Leaves are nature’s food factories. Plants take water from the ground through their roots. They take a gas called carbon dioxide from the air. Plants use sunlight to turn water and carbon dioxide into glucose, which is a type of sugar. Plants use glucose as food for energy and as a building block for growing. The way plants turn water and carbon dioxide into sugar is called photosynthesis, which means ‘putting together with light’. A chemical called chlorophyll helps make photosynthesis happen. Chlorophyll is what gives plants their green colour.

As summer ends and autumn comes, the days get shorter and shorter. This is how trees “know” to begin getting ready for winter.

Weather plays a big role in the onset and length of the fall colour show. Drought can cause leaves to turn brown and drop off early. Cloudy days can slow the creation of the red pigment. Researchers believe shorter days, cooler nights, and lots of sun are the factors needed to begin the annual colour change.

With the cooler conditions, there is not enough light or water for photosynthesis. The trees will rest, and live off the food they stored during the summer. They begin

to shut down their food-making factories. The green chlorophyll disappears from the leaves. As the bright green fades away, we begin to see yellow and orange colours.

Food for Thought...

The yellow colour is right under the green leaves and as chlorophyll breaks down in the aging leaves, the yellow colour appears. Small amounts of these colours have been in the leaves all along. We just can’t see them in the summer, because they are covered up by the green chlorophyll.

If red pigments are not dominant, they blend in with the yellow to create orange leaves. Researchers are not quite sure why trees produce the bright red coloured leaves. Some believe it may repel egg-laying bugs or guard nutrients from sun damage so the trees can retrieve them.

In some trees, like maples, glucose is trapped in the leaves after photosynthesis stops. Sunlight and the cool nights of autumn cause the leaves to turn this glucose into a red colour. The brown colour of trees like oaks is made from wastes left in the leaves.

It is the combination of all these things that make the beautiful colours we enjoy in the fall. Take a drive along some country roads and see first hand this amazing change in nature.

Just some food for thought.

Kim Cooper has been involved in the agribusiness sector for over 45 years. He can be reached at: kim.e.cooper@ gmail.com

You can also follow him on Twitter at ‘theAGguy’.

From caring comes courage

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I found my self back on the plane with the owner after insisting that we get him to the doctor. Sure enough, it was confirmed that he had pneumonia and we were told we would need to stay in Nassau for at least two days until he was better and definitely no worse!

Two days of caregiving confirmed to me the patience and dedication that would be needed to do it full time. I was lucky to be helping someone that was a complete gentleman and constantly appreciative. Even though difficult, he insisted on holding doors open and staying positive.

Back on the cay, Claire was fit to be tied and ready to leave the island. She, unlike me, saw the island for what it was: a hill rising up out of the water with four people on it and some wildlife. Only when she said this did I get an ache in the pit of my stomach. I prefer to not see us as just a speck in the midst of an ocean.

We are back on the cay, although sooner than we probably should have returned. Mr. A. didn’t tell me that the doctor would have preferred he stayed another two nights until we

landed safely back home. I admit that I was ready to return and pleased that the owner was where he wanted to be the most. This may be our new reality on the cay. With Mr. A. living more full time here, we will need to figure out how we can make this work for all of us. It is our job to do so. I feel badly for Claire. but we needed to go through this transition to discover how to plan going forward. She will help the owner determine the care that is truly needed at this time.

“After enlightenment, the laundry.” – Buddha

Gas pipeline now in service

Union Gas has announced the in-service of its $264-million expansion of the Panhandle Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline. This system will provide increased natural gas capacity to Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and surrounding areas including the growing greenhouse market in the Leamington and Kingsville area.

The 2017 Panhandle Reinforcement Project will move an incremental 106,000 GJ/d of natural gas supplies through 41 kilometres of pipeline between Union Gas Dawn Hub in the township of Dawn-Euphemia and the Union Gas Dover Transmission Station in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. This project was placed into service on time and on budget.

Overall, Union Gas’ Panhandle Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline System supplies natural gas to nearly 190,000 customers and stretches 119km in length from the Union Gas Dawn Hub and interconnects with other upstream pipeline systems in the United States at Windsor.

KIM COOPER

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14 Mill Street East, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 1R7 519-322-2251

Middle school participates in Random Act of Kindness

By Bryan Jessop

The school itself has changed, but an annual one-of-a‘kind’ gesture continues to take place in Leamington.

Bank TheaTre noTes

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434

LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

NOTICE

Renovations at The Bank Theatre will begin late Fall 2017 into late Spring 2018. Upcoming events will be located at an offsite location. Please check Bank Theatre Notes or our website, www.banktheatre.com, for details. Thank you.

The Municipality of Leamington will match dollar for dollar donations to The Bank Theatre from the private and corporate sector up to $400,000 within a 6 month deadline. To invest in your community theatre please visit our sponsorship pages or contact us by email. For information visit www.banktheatre.com

The Bank Theatre Proudly Presents UNDER THE MISTLETOE

Featuring Mary & Richard and opening acts Crissi Cochrane & Soul Brother Mike. Friday, December 15 & Saturday, December 16 offsite at “Knox Hall” Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S. Leamington. Tickets $20 and available only online at www.banktheatre. com. Additional ticket location information to follow.

THE

INNKEEPERS’ SON, a Christmas Musical

The Bank Theatre in partnership with Faith Mennonite Church is performing ‘The Innkeepers’ Son’ a Christmas musical written for children by local playwright Barry Bergen. Josh, the Innkeeper’s son, has the dirty job of cleaning out the stable for a couple who arrive to town late. While outside, Josh sees a mysterious light up in the sky, and goes to find out where it’s coming from. He meets three wise men and gets to lead them back to his very own stable to greet the newborn King. Performances are Saturday December 16 and Sunday December 17 at 6:30 pm at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk Street, Leamington. There will be a pass the hat.

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Mark your calendars!

November 24, and December 22, 2017, January 26, February 23 and March 23, 2018

“Knox Hall” - Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S. Leamington, Ontario Watch our website for updates! www.banktheatre.com

Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School students again took to the streets of their surrounding neighbourhood to continue a local tradition where packages of mini cucumbers were donated door to door. Approximately 200 packages of four cucumbers donated by Top Line Produce were delivered in person by the 160 Grade 7 and 8 pupils of the new middle school that began sharing the facilities of Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School last year.

The students of CCMS were deployed from the school on Thursday, Nov. 2 and took about an hour to hand out the packages to homes along Carter Avenue, Ellison Avenue, Nicholas Street, Sandy Lake Drive, Orchard Heights Avenue, Queens Hill Crescent and other streets in the region. With the guidance of their teachers, the seven classes of-

fered one package per household.

“A lot of people were very grateful for the gesture,” said CCMS Grade 7 teacher Rima Mastronardi, who noted that some residents have decided to pay it forward by making donations to the school. “As a Catholic school, we want to focus on giving rather than receiving. We try to think locally about ways we can make everyone’s life better.”

The local tradition began in 2013 as a Random Act of Kindness Day activity for students of all grades at Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School. The decision was made to continue onward with the tradition after Queen of Peace students were sent to St. Louis Catholic Elementary School and the new middle school found a temporary home at QOP before settling into an existing section of nearby Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School.

Each package was affixed to a message reading “From

IT’S DINOVEMBER AT RUTHVEN LIBRARY - Stomp, Crunch, Roooaar.... Drop in at Ruthven Library through November 30 to build, discover and learn cool facts about dinosaurs. Come and play! A fun dinosaur activity will be waiting for you each week.

EMPLOYER ROUNDTABLE: HOW TO GET HIRED - Wednesday, November 15, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Essex Divic Centre, 360 Fairview Ave. W., Essex. Free event - talk to people who make hiring decisions, get inside tips on how to get hired, and meet potential employers! Continental breakfast. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ gethiredessex or call 519-326-0513 for more info.

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS Wednesday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Leamington United Church. It’s Election Night - the Society is only as strong as its membership participation. Join LHS for this important meeting and an evening of horticultural fellowship. Info: Peter Scorrar 519-326-8529.

LITTLE TOMATO CHILDREN’S THEATRE AUDITIONS for The Little Mermaid Jr. on Satuday, November 18 from 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Children age 6-18. Audition: 1-2 minutes of age appropriate Broadway show sung a cappella or a dance. Bring photo/headshot. No appointment required. Info: Little Tomato Children’s Theatre on Facebook or Sharon 519-326-5649.

BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC MEETING - Saturday, November 18, 1:00 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Kingsville.

KINGSVILLE ARCHIVES ROAD TRIP - Saturday, November 18 from 1-3 p.m. A visit to the Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society Archives at Kingsville Library, 40A Main St. W., Kingsville. Presented by Essex County Branch of Ont. Genealogical Society. Info: www.essex.ogs.on.ca

FOOD & FELLOWSHIP SUPPER - Monday, November 20 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes those who are alone or experiencing hardships to come for supper. No charge.

THE SALVATION ARMY IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS to Ring-the-Bells at its Christmas Kettles this holiday season from November 20 until December 23 at various Leamington locations. Two hour shifts Mon.-Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Interested individuals or groups can contact Kimberly 519-329-4470 (cell/text).

SUN PARLOR HOME AUXILIARY CRAFT & BAKE SALE with raffle and café, Friday, November 24 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Sun Parlor Home, 175 Talbot St. E., Leamington.

SHOOTERS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB PHOTO EXHIBITION, now through Saturday, November 25 at the Leamington Arts Centre, 72 Talbot St. W. Stop by and see the fabulous framed photos that members have taken. Free admission. For club information and meetings visit Facebook.com. Further info: Mike at mtowne@ sympatico.ca

FREE HOT CHOCOLATE & COOKIES - Saturday, November 25 during the Leamington Christmas Parade, courtesy of St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N. Washroom facilities also available.

TOYS 4 TOTS 2017. Unwrapped toys will be collected at the Leamington Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 25 starting at 6:00 p.m. Watch for the Toys 4 Tots sleighs! Toys can also be dropped off in Leamington at WalMart, Leamington Fire Department, TD Canada Trust, Buzek Chiropractic Clinic, Erie Glen Manor, Giant Tiger, Leamington Home Hardware, Libro Credit Union and Leamington Farmers Market.

IN CONCERT WITH THE KLASSENS - Eduard on the Paraguayan folk harp and Christine on the keyboard - Saturday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Park Alliance Church, 2051 6th Conc., LaSalle. Free admission. Love offering gratefully accepted. All proceeds go to Sunparlour Pregnancy & Resource Centre Medical Conversion.

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR BEREAVED PARENTS AND FAMILIES, Sunday, December 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Fogolar Furlan Club, 1800 North Service Rd., Windsor. Assemble at Canada Hall, followed by outdoor procession. Reception to follow. Please bring photo of your child for the Memory Table. Presented by CMHA WECB Bereavement Program.

CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER for those who will be alone or who will go without, Monday, December 25 at 12-noon at Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican), 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Call 519326-3111 to register by December 20. There is no cost or obligation. Special invitation to shut-ins: if you are unable to attend, your meal can be delivered in the Leamington, Wheatley and Kingsville area only.

MATHEMATICS TUTORING FOR GR. 6-8 will be held Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in a classroom situation. The class will be led by retired teacher David Kolotylo who specialized in mathematics. No charge. 10 students maximum per class. Registration required. Individual tutoring available upon request. Students must bring their math notebooks, pens, pencils. For more information call 519-326-3111 and leave a message for Deacon Deborah.

IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.

our CCMS family to yours! Happy RAK Day!” Mastronardi explained that philanthropic activities are a part of CCMS duties as an International Baccalaureate candidacy school that if successful, will one day offer elevated global educational programs currently offered to more than 1 million students in 146 countries.

Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School also offers academies in hockey, soccer, baseball and dance that Mastronardi explained has attracted students from both Catholic and public schools in Leamington, Kingsville and Essex.

Grade 7 and 8 students at Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School pose for photos before heading out to their neighbourhood to donate packages of cucumbers door to door Thursday, Nov. 2. The annual event took place in honour of Randon Acts of Kindness Day — officially recognized on November 3. (SUN Photo)

Family ties

AT LEFT: Remembrance Day brought these two sailors together for a photo opportunity at the Wheatley Legion. They represent two different generations of Navy within the same family. Leading Seaman AA1 Gunnery Robert Sovie, a Canadian veteran of the Second World War and Korean War, met up with his great-great-nephew, U.S. Navy Corpsman HN Connor Ribble whose specialty is Certified Surgical Technician. Sovie’s sister Betty (Ribble) was Connor’s great-great-grandmother. Sovie served aboard the HMCS Huron during the Korean Conflict. Ribble is home on leave and will be stationed at the U.S. Naval Base Guam.

BELOW: Jerry Ribble, member of the Leamington OPP, poses with son Connor, a member of the United States Navy, at Satur-

day’s Remembrance Day Service in Leamington. Connor was given a brief leave before heading to his new posting in Guam.

The Discovery Child Care Program is currently accepting Registrations for our New Infant Child Care Space. Infant spaces are available for 3 - 18 months of age For more information please contact Marcia Laporte, St. John de Brebeuf Site Supervisor Phone 519-733-6203 or email discoverysjb@gmail.com

Infant space is currently available only at our St. John de Brebeuf site located at 43 Spruce St. E., Kingsville

Leamington Fire Service, BIA ‘address’ safety concern

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ently, some businesses in the target area apply address numbers to the front of mailboxes — which are often difficult to see from the road — while others affix them to doors or windows as stickers of different sizes and colours or brass versions purchased at hardware stores. The incident at Source For Sports prompted Ciacelli to approach the Leamington BIA with the idea of applying address decals of the same size, shape and colour to the same locations of each uptown business. About a year-and-a-half ago, the Source For Sports building became the first to receive such a numeral to see if it would withstand the extremities of weather conditions and temperatures known to the area.

The new digits, like the one already revealed at Source For Sports, are about four inches in height and are highly reflective. Like the test subject, following numbers will be placed on either the glass of each business’s main door or glass panel/window above the door.

“We’ll be able to see them really well off the glass with our floodlights,” Ciacelli explained. “We directed a light at the number at the sports shop and it lit up like fireworks.”

Ciacelli explained that while he served as LFS fire inspector in 2008, an estimated 50 per cent of businesses in the target area didn’t have visible address numbers posted on their buildings. Looking further into the issue, he discovered that there are no bylaws in place requiring those numbers to be within plain view.

Since the idea came up, Ciaceilli and assistants in a co-op program at the pre-service fire program at St. Clair College have been researching the sum of each numeral that will be needed to apply to the approximately 220 Leamington BIA businesses as well as the total cost of the project. The initiative has also included consultation with the Post Office to ensure that each location’s address is correct.

“We want something to mimic the green and white 911 address signs being used in rural areas,” Ciacelli explained. “That project turned out to be a great success. In emergencies, it’s important for there to be consistency and visibility.”

Ciacelli noted that when complete, the new address numbers — being provided by Elite Media Works — should also prove useful to police and EMS personnel. He hopes to see the application stage of the program start within the next one to two weeks. The start time will depend largely on when the strike at St. Clair College is resolved.

The digits will first be applied to businesses on Erie and Talbot Streets and then proceed block by block to buildings along side streets as far north as Clark Street, east as Victoria Street, south as Russell Street and west as Albert and Fox Streets.

Business owners from within the affected area have met to discuss the project and are pleased to see it taking place.

“It’ll give the opportunity for 911 calls to provide correct address information, which will save time and provide better protection,” explained Gerard Rood of Rood Engineering Inc. of Nelson Street. “I’m very happy about the project. It’s going to make it a better, safer area for everyone in the uptown community.”

Leamington Source For Sports has utilized a uniform size and style of address number that will soon be added to other uptown business buildings through a partnership between the Leamington Business Improvement Association and Leamington Fire Services.

OPP K9 Calendars Support OPP Youth Foundation

For the first time since the unit’s inception in 1965, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has produced a canine calendar for 2018. Monies raised from the sale of the calendar will benefit the OPP Youth Foundation. The cost per calendar is $15 and features OPP service dogs from some of the 27 canine teams across the Province of Ontario. Calendars are available for purchase at all Essex County OPP detachments.

Toys 4 Tots toy drive 2017

The 28th annual Toys 4 Tots drive is underway. Unwrapped toys will be collected during the Leamington Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 25 starting at 6 p.m., so watch for the Toys 4 Tots sleighs and help make a child happy this Christmas!

Toys can also be dropped off in Leamington at WalMart, Leamington Fire Department, TD Canada Trust, Buzek Chiropractic Clinic, Erie Glen Manor, Giant Tiger, Leamington Home Hardware, Libro Credit Union and Leamington Farmers Market.

New location for after-school program

Leamington After School Program is operating at a new location, Cardinal Carter Secondary School, at 120 Ellison Ave., Room 213.

ACCESS County Community Support Services offers a FREE after-school program for students in JK to Gr. 8. It runs Monday to Friday from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. This program offers a healthy snack daily and an opportunity for children to participate in activities that will allow them to engage with their peers, all while having fun and enjoying indoor and outdoor activities.

The Leamington After School program has spaces available. For more information or to register your child call Robin at 519-324-5005 or visit www.accesscounty.

Local student receives scholarship

Robert Zompanti of Leamington has been selected as a recipient of a $2,000 Harold Hewitt Scholarship from WFCU. A ceremony took place November 9 at the Ambassador Golf and Country Club. There were over 300 entries and only four students were selected for the grade 11/12 category. A total of $45,000 was awarded to 28 youth within WindsorEssex.

Robert is a former student from École St-Michel in Leamington and is currently a grade 12 student at École secondaire l’Essor.

The Harold Hewitt Scholarship was established by WFCU Credit Union in 2001 as a yearly contribution to post-secondary education for youth in the community. This special scholarship was inspired by the late Harold Hewitt, a long-term Director on WFCU Credit Union’s Board whose dedication to the community was an integral part of the credit union and contributed much to its achievements.

Robert Zompanti of Leamington is one of 28 recipients of a 2017 Harold Hewitt Scholarship from WFCU. From left to right are WFCU CEO Eddie Francis, Mrs. Clara Hewitt (widow of Harold Hewitt), recipient Robert Zompanti and Martin D. Gillis, WFCU Chair. (Submitted photo)

Bell ringers needed for Christmas Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army in Leamington is looking for volunteers to ring the bells at its Christmas Kettles this holiday season. Volunteers are needed from November 20 to December 23 for two-hour shifts Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at various locations around Leamington. Any individuals or groups interested in helping with the Christmas Kettle Campaign can contact Kimberly at 519-329-4470 (cell/text).

letters to the editor

Appreciates Service of Remembrance

I would like to thank Royal Canadian Legion Br. 324 for ensuring that the citizens of Leamington and surrounding area were able to have a Service of Remembrance in our community on November 11th, 2017. Special thanks to Robert McKee, former President of Branch 84, for a special service recognizing our veterans. Thanks to all members of Branch 324 who assisted with the service and a special thank you to our Air Cadets. – Pat Simpson, Leamington

Forrest John George (Jack) Martin

Norman Omstead

Margaret Thiessen

It is with immense sadness that we announce Jack’s passing after a short illness. Much loved husband of Jo-Anne, with whom he shared 38 great years. Loving father of Leslie Pittman (Alan) of Hamilton and Todd Martin (Kim) of Abbotsford, B.C. Special step-dad to Stacey McCaffery (Wayne Hickson) and Chris McCaffery. Proud Grandpa to six grandchildren, Geoffrey, Jonathan, Nathan and Hannah of Abbotsford and Eddie and Trevor of Hamilton. He will be missed by his devoted sister Jeanne Manners and younger sister Gail Nyberg. Predeceased by brother Don. Jack had many friends and relished wonderful times with special friends the Boulianes, Gherasims and Roberts. Jack spent 32 years of his initial career with Canadian General Electric in various positions and locations around the province, ending up in Windsor before joining Trillium Cable TV. He was part of the team of marketers that brought Cable TV to Windsor and surrounding areas in 1984, ending as Marketing Manager for Southwestern Ontario. An avid sportsman, he was a Past President of Riverside Minor Hockey and in his early life played on several Ontario championship teams in hockey (Napanee) and fastball (Lakefield). He was a dyed in the wool fan of the Red Wings, Tigers and Lions, and was a formidable adversary in any sports trivia contest. He was a longtime member of Erie Shores Golf and Country Club and especially enjoyed playing with the Proggers. He loved making Christmas shortbreads and giving them to family, friends and doctors. His pecan and apple pies were to die for. He was also a great cook, never reluctant to try out new recipes.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Erie Shores HealthCare, Erie Shores Hospice or a charity of your choice may be made by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631).

Jack’s wishes were for cremation, with no visitation or funeral. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date, with a tree planted in his memory at Erie Shores Golf and Country Club.

He was one of the “good guys”.

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

Norman Omstead passed away at home on the morning of Friday, November 10th, 2017, at 89 years of age.

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Loving husband of the late Dorothy (Irwin, 2000). Dear father and father-inlaw of Keith and Margo Omstead, Dave and Jane Omstead, Tim and the late Renee (2011) Omstead, Joanne and Donald Dawson, Randy and Peggy Omstead, Jeanne and John Mullins, Darren and Christine Omstead, and Audra and Matthew Derksen. Papa will be sadly missed by his 26 grandchildren and 22 greatgrandchildren (with 3 soon to arrive). Dear brother of Arleigh and Jenny and the late Gail, the late Leonard and the late Mabel, the late Duane and the late Vivian and Shirley, the late Rex and Elpha, the late Gord and the late Edith, the late Donna and the late Cecil Lougheed and the late Bob and Marion. Predeceased by his father and mother, Everett and Edith.

Margaret Thiessen (nee Epp), 85 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Norman was one of the founding brothers in the family business of Omstead’s Foods. He captained both fishing boats – the Edith F. and the Erie One. Norman was known for both his love of hard work and family. He helped coach many of his sons’ successful hockey teams in his hometown and could always be heard rooting for his favourite sports teams, namely the Detroit Red Wings. He was a former member of the Wheatley Kinsmen Club. Norman loved to spend his winters with Dorothy and family in Florida. Summers were spent in Wheatley, by the pool, surrounded by loving family.

Norman and his family would like to thank Dr. Eaton and staff, CCAC and Madeline, the blood clinic, doctors, nurses and staff from the Leamington hospital for all their care.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Norman’s life was held at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Health Foundation Blood Clinic or Erie Shores Hospice.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Peter Manchester

Pete (Peter) Manchester, 73, of Leamington, Ontario, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

Pete was born June 30, 1944 in Windsor, Ontario, to Cecil and Shirley Manchester. Brother to Terry and Wayne, and Susan and Linda.

He met his wife Jacqueline and married her in June of 1968. She was the only one allowed to call him Peter, not Pete. Together they lovingly welcomed their four children, Tammy, Robin, Chris and Melanie, and later grandson Killian. Through marriage, they happily welcomed daughter Jennifer and granddaughter Kendall.

Pete proudly served overseas with the Royal Canadian Army and worked at Chrysler’s after that until 2000. He hunted, he farmed, he sailed, he built, Pete did everything. He had the amazing ability to talk to anyone, about anything, at anytime.

A big shout out to Erie Shores Hospice. You helped us give Pete the send off he deserved. And because of all of you, he was able to ride off into the sunset with dignity, and his middle finger up! Please donate to that wonderful place, they put up with him for three weeks! He will be forever missed and never forgotten.

Beloved wife of the late George (2013). Loving mother of Linda Belch (Dave), Debbie Froese (Rick) and the late Heidi Gibbons (1999) (Ron).

Adored grandmother of Jordan Froese (Kerri), Holly Kocsis (Jake), Meghan Belch. Proud great-grandmother of Lincoln and Grayson Kocsis, Connor and Nolan Froese. Dear sister of Peter Epp (Marie). Predeceased by siblings Elizabeth Reimer, Henry Epp, Jacob Epp, Maria Rollgaiser, Ann Janzen (Walter). Survived by many nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Margaret’s life was defined by her love for her Saviour and her family. Despite a very tumultuous, disruptive childhood and many challenges throughout her life, she chose to overcome and live a victorious life because of her faith and trust in Jesus. She was a humble, hardworking, giving, generous wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Many thanks to the nursing and PSW staff at Leamington Mennonite Home for the excellent care and compassion provided to Margaret and her family. Memorial visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of celebration of Margaret’s life at 11:30 a.m. Cremation.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Lois Preston

Lois Marlene Preston, 74 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington.

Lois was daughter to the late Frank and Mary Jane (Liddle). Predeceased by a brother Leonard. Dear aunt to David Derbyshire and his wife Linda of Wheatley, Joyce Swayze of Tillsonburg, and Ron Preston of Leamington.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held at the Hammond Funeral Home, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley (519-825-7741) on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until time of a Peachland Rebekah Lodge #45 service at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice. www.hammondfuneralhome.ca

Duane Humphreys

Duane Humphreys passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017.

Loving husband of Janet Humphreys. Dear father of Terry and his wife Velda, Brian and his wife Kim (daughters Mia and Emme). Adored Pops of Kyle and Rachel Humphreys. Survived by his brother Bill Humphreys. Dearest brother-in-law of Joan Lacey and husband Gary, Chris Raceko, the late Judi Pollinger (Marty), the late Mary Jane Raceko. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

As per Duane’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Thursday, November 16, 2017 for memorial visitation from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

A private family Funeral Service to celebrate Duane’s life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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

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The holiday season will soon begin. This might be the first holiday, second, third or beyond after your loved one’s death, or after your separation and divorce. You can lessen the emotional impact by knowing what to expect and being prepared. Surviving the Holidays is a special evening held at Lakeshore St. Andrews Church (235 Amy Croft Dr., Tecumseh) Call or email us to register for this evening seminar. 519-979-8082 ext 213 chale@lsachurch.net

Aspects of Christmas in song

The County Classic Chorale will present its 34th annual holiday concert on Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26 at the Leamington United Church. This 60-member community choir is made up of singers from Leamington, Wheatley, Kingsville, Essex, Cottam, Harrow and Windsor and is under the director of conductor Paul Wharram.

“We all have memories of Christmases past, and with each passing year we create new ones to cherish,” said Wharram. “The music we have assembled for our upcoming concerts represents the wide range of associations with Christmas that we collectively hold so dear.”

The music to be sung in this concert series is a mix of sacred and secular, incorporating the sights and sounds of the season, highlighting the traditions of giving to others and the singing of well-known carols with vivid references to the cold of winter winds and the beauty of a winter’s fresh blanket of snow.

Featured throughout the program will be the magnificent Casavant pipe organ at the Leamington United Church played by world-renowned organist David Palmer.

“We are delighted to have David accompany us once again. He is in demand for recitals and concerts across Canada and internationally, and we are thrilled that he has accepted our invitation to join us,” said Wharram, who works closely with David in the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) promoting appreciation for the pipe organ and developing the skills of young musicians to become organists of the future.

For several pieces, the Chorale will be accompanied both by the organ and piano played by the Chorale’s collaborative pianist Elaine Penner, as well as the flute played by regular guest performer Andrea Lamos-Turner.

Another highlight of the program will the performance of an original work composed by Elaine Penner. In her own words, Elaine says: “Missa Brevis (literally meaning ‘short mass’) was sketched out within a few days in April 1987. It was not completed, however, until August 1998, as these intervening years were filled with raising a family, enjoying a teaching career and helping out on our family farm.”

“The Chorale singers have embraced Elaine’s composition with great enthusiasm and sensitivity,” said Wharram. “Missa Brevis is both classical and contemporary in style, and with the incorporation of English into the traditional Latin text, the mass speaks to every taste in music and everyone’s spiritual beliefs.”

SECC’s Diamonds & Denim Gala is this Friday

South Essex Community Council (SECC) is hosting its 12th annual Diamonds & Denim Gala at the Leamington Portuguese Club on Friday, November 17.

“This is the agency’s biggest fundraiser,” said Carolyn Warkentin, SECC Executive Director. “Funds raised through sponsorships and ticket sales go a long way towards helping SECC achieve its mission and providing valuable services to the community.”

Did you know that in 2016-2017 SECC:

• Handed out 328 coats to youth in the community.

• 89 refugees started learning English through language training classes.

• Handed out $295,212 to local employers to invest in hiring and training new staff.

• Provided 5,585 one-way trips to 620 people through the Erie Shore Transit Program.

• Delivered 17, 225 hot meals to residents in Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley.

• Assisted 25 students in getting to St Clair College to pursue post-secondary studies.

• Touched the lives of more than 4,000 people in the community.

SECC makes a significant impact in the lives of many people, but that impact is not often seen by the general public. The work of the organization has an economic impact, a social impact, and an impact on the health and well-being of people who live and work in this community.

Over the past 11 years, the gala has raised more than $253,000 to help with such things as the purchase of laptops for literacy and language classes, iPads for the SPARK After School Program and the Newcomer Youth Program, obtaining sports equipment and other supplies for the Summer Camp, renovating classrooms, and subsidizing Meals on Wheels for seniors who cannot afford a hot meal but who need that meal to maintain their health and independence.

The concerts will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 25 and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 26. Tickets are available from Chorale members, Thomson Pharmacy and Wharram’s Jewellery or at the door. For more information, visit the chorale’s website at www.countyclassiclchorale. com or check out its Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/countyclassicchorale

This year’s gala has a disco theme infused into it. Dressing to the theme is optional, but if you want to get into the spirit of the evening you’re welcome to dust off the gold lamé and bell-bottoms. Otherwise, forget the tux and gown. Wear your favourite pair of jeans and bling it up!

As always there will be great surprise giveaways, along with SECC’s famous Silent Auction, great raffle prizes, a friendly game of Bling-ko and some great entertainment provided by the Cardinal Carter Dance Team.

To purchase tickets or for more information go to www.secc.on.ca or contact the main office at 519326-8629.

Soli Deo Glori Singers to perform fall concert

The Soli Deo Gloria Singers, under the direction of Nancy Dyck, are rehearsing for their fall concert entitled “To God Alone Be The Glory”. Their concert will conclude the musical journey they have been taking in recent performances focusing on the themes of the “Five Solas” of the Protestant Reformation. Each of these five statements represents a key belief in the faith of Protestant Christianity. Last fall they concentrated on the themes of “Christ Alone” and “Scripture Alone”. The music in their spring concert highlighted the “Solas” of “Grace Alone” and Faith Alone”.

Their final concert in this series also reflects the name of their choir – Soli Deo Gloria – to “God Alone” be the glory. Soli Deo Gloria emphasizes the glory of God as the goal of life. Rather than striving to meet demands of church membership, keep a list of rules, or guard their own interests, the goal should be to glorify the Lord.

The motive for Soli Deo Gloria is found in 1 Corinthians 10:31: “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” We can also be reminded of Romans 11:36: “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever.”

This concert is unique in that it not only points to the theme of “God alone” but also fea-

tures songs that have been choir members’ favourites over the years of Soli Deo Gloria’s existence. During the summer their conductor complied a list of over 500 songs that they have performed. From that list, choir members were given an opportunity to select their favourites. In this concert you will hear “repeat performances” of the songs that most frequently appeared on the list of favourites. They will also perform three new numbers, two of which open and end their concert and both of which are entitled “Soli Deo Gloria”. The third of the new pieces is a Dan Forrest arrangement of the familiar and powerful hymn of praise – How Great Thou Art.

These songs which bookend their concert will be augmented by classics such as Mendelssohn’s “He Watching Over Israel” and J.S. Bach’s “Ich Freue mich im Herrn.”

Contemporary pieces including Randall Stroope’s “The Conversion of Saul” and Pepper Choplin’s “We Are Not Alone”, as well as spirituals such as “I Got Shoes” are included in this concert.

The concert takes place Saturday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. at UMEI, 614 Mersea Rd. 6, just west of Hwy 77, north of Leamington, and on Sunday, November 19 at 3:00 p.m. at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. Tickets are available in advance and at the door. Call UMEI at 519-326-7448 for more information.

Soli Deo Gloria Singers rehearse for their upcoming concert, “To God Alone Be The Glory”.

Gore Hill P.S. Reflects On Remembrance

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BIRTHDAYS • ANNIVERSARIES IN MEMORIAMS • CARD OF THANKS BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

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On Friday, November 10, Mr. Stanley’s Grade 6/7 class organized Gore Hill Public School’s Remembrance Day Assembly. Classes were invited to prepare songs, poems and readings that reflected on the sacrifices that were made by Canadian veterans. Each classroom also prepared a special wreath which was placed on a special cross created for the school. Students and staff were pleased to have veterans Bob McKee and Bill Robertson attend the assembly. Pictured, Grade 3 students Andrea Austin and Cohen Chisolm share their reflections about Remembrance Day during the assembly.

(Submitted photo)

Candlelight Vigil for bereaved parents and families

The Canadian Mental Health Association WindsorEssex is hosting its 9th annual Candlelight Vigil. This is a free community event and is very helpful for bereaved parents in sharing with others the loss of their precious children, along with their families and friends.

This year’s vigil will be held Sunday, December 10 at the Fogolar Furlan Club, 1800 North Service Rd., Windsor. Participants will assemble at Canada Hall at 6:30 p.m. for opening remarks, followed by an outdoor procession.

A time of fellowship will take place at Canada Hall following the procession. Please bring a photo of your child for the memory table.

The Candlelight Vigil is presented by the CMHA Windsor-Essex County Branch’s Bereavement Program.

Delgado ready to ‘Stuff The Bus’

By Bryan Jessop

With the Christmas season fast approaching, a Leamington man is once again planning to ‘toy’ around for a worthy cause.

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Carlos Delgado is planning the fourth annual “Help Carlos Stuff The Bus” weekend, where he’ll likely spend two days and nights — or however long it takes — to fill a short-scale school bus with toys to make a happier holiday season for local youths. Delgado will again brave the mid November cold in hopes of collecting hundreds of toys, articles of clothing, canned goods and other items to be distributed to underprivileged families in the Leamington area. This year’s campaign will start at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, when a bus being offered courtesy of SwitzerCarty Transportation will arrive at the parking lot of the local Tim Hortons restaurant on Erie Street South. The vehicle will again serve as both the storage area for contributions from the public as well as Delgado’s living quarters until it is filled with donations.

The collection will be picked up, stored, sorted and delivered to Leamington residences by the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society, whose Tina Fenton-Gatt has again stepped forward to offer Delgado any assistance required for the event. Delgado himself has recently been appointed to a volunteer position with the Windsor-Essex CAS board of directors, officially starting with a meeting in early-mid October.

In previous years, Delgado credited local Tim Hortons representatives with much of the success for Stuff The Bus drives, including Tim Hortons Talbot Street West manager Michelle Matias. Matias is assisting with the promotional aspect of the campaign, placing posters and flyers in local storefront windows. Tim Hortons is also offering $2 gift cards to each person dropping off donations. Upon hearing about the number of contributions from previous years, Keith Crowder of Crowder Enterprises — the business owning all three Leamington Tim Hortons outlets as well as others in Essex — offered 1,000 of the gift cards for the 2017 event.

“Keith Crowder has been great with helping us out,” Delgado said. “He’s really a big supporter of what we’re doing.”

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Initiatives also including 2 For 1 Pizza gift certificates, which Delgado explained have previously all been accounted for by Friday night. This year, his employer — Wood Wyant — has stepped forward to offer two draws for two Toronto Raptors regular season tickets. Each person who brings a donation of money, clothes, toys or non-perishable food items will receive a ticket for one of the two draws.

Help Carlos Stuff The Bus seeks out donations of new toys and clothes each year, although Delgado noted that lightly used, good condition used items will also be accepted. Last year’s drive brought in 722 toys, up from 621 in 2015.

“We’d really like to beat that amount this year for sure,” Delgado said regarding the 2016 collection.

The program’s main coordinator also described the South Essex Community Council as a significant component of last year’s success. The SECC, which held its annual Diamonds and Denim fundraiser on the same weekend last year, collected a sum of about 150 toys that it in turn dropped off at Delgado’s bus on Saturday evening.

Each year, monetary contributions collected at the Tim Hortons drive thru are used to purchase more toys for local families, mostly from nearby businesses including Wal-Mart and Canadian Tire.

Dad, If I could write a story, It would be the greatest ever told, Of a kind and loving Dad, Who had a heart of gold. I could write a million pages, But still be unable to say, Just how much I love and miss him, Every single day.

God looked around His garden and found an empty space, He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. God's garden must be beautiful, He only picks the best. He knew you were suffering the road was getting rough, So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered, "Peace be Thine". It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, For part of us went with you the day God called you home. Until we meet again in Heaven, Always remember how much I love you. My thoughts are with you every day. Although it's been

I will remember all he taught me, I'm hurt but won't be sad, Because he'll send me down the answers And he'll always be MY DAD.

Love your sons, Mike & Steve

Carlos Delgado reveals a portion of the toys collection as part of the third annual Help Carlos Stuff The Bus, held Friday, Nov. 18 to Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in the parking lot of Leamington’s Tim Hortons South. The charitable event collected toys, canned goods, clothing and monetary donations that were distributed to Leamington households by the Windsor Esesx Children’s Aid Society.

Ontario150 CCP grant provides upgrades for CLEC

On Nov. 6, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak and Dan Allen, Chair of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s local Grant Review Team, visited Community Living Essex County’s office to hear about the impact that a $74,000 Ontario150 Community Capital Program grant has made.

The funds were received at the start of the year and have been used to upgrade Community Living’s administrative office and community support centre.

“There is perhaps no other organization in Essex County that does so much great and important work than Community Living Essex County,” said MPP Natyshak. “This investment will directly benefit the programs and services that enrich the lives of so many special people in our community.”

The building is located at 372 Talbot St. N. in Essex. This project enabled the organization to complete accessibility renovations to washrooms, retrofit the original fluorescent lighting to more energy efficient LED fixtures and make improvements to the parking lot to eliminate safety hazards, as well as helping with security upgrades to make the facility

safer for all users.

“On behalf of everyone at Community Living Essex County, we are very grateful for this generous support – it allows us to broaden our reach by setting an example as a very modern and fully accessible organization,” commented Nancy WallaceGero, CLEC Executive Director.

The renovation will maximize the utilization of the building as well as facilitate expanded services to the community, provide space for social gatherings and meetings, family engagement activities, skill building workshops, networking opportunities and more.

Administered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario, Ontario150 Community Capital Program grants are helping non-profit organizations, municipalities and Indigenous communities renovate, repair and retrofit existing community and cultural infrastructure. The one-time, Ontario150 grant has been designed to help honour Ontario’s past, showcase the present and inspire future generations.

Community Living Essex County (CLEC) is the recipient of a $74,000 Ontario150 Community Capital Program grant. The money will be used to make improvements at the CLEC building. From left to right are: Dan Allen, Chair of the Ontario Trillium Foundations local Grant Review Team; Nancy Wallace-Gero, CLEC Executive Director; CLEC representatives Jeff Kapasi and Jason Shepley; and Essex MPP Taras Natyshak (in back).

Friday, Nov. 10. From there, the Lions hosted John McGregor of

Players and coaches with the Leamington District Secondary School senior boys volleyball team pose for photos with their WECSSAA championship medals in the LDSS gym following a 3-2 title win over the Sandwich

Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the

Results were not available by press deadline. (Submitted photo)

Lions defend WECSSAA volleyball title

By Bryan Jessop

The location is new, but history repeated itself nonetheless for the Leamington District Secondary School senior boys volleyball team.

The Lions complimented the final WECSSAA title at the Talbot Street West school with the first at the new Oak Street West location by winning the 2A championship against the Sandwich Secondary School Sabers Friday, Nov. 10. The Sabers, whom LDSS swept in three straight sets for the WECSSAA title in 2016, pushed Leamington to the limit this year, forcing a fifth and deciding set in front of a packed crowd of spectators.

Sandwich wasted little time putting an aggressive offense to use, claiming the first set by a score of 25-12. The Lions bounced back in the second to even the match at 1-1 with a 25-19 victory and then won a nail biter in the third 27-25. The Sabers kept their hopes alive with a 25-20 victory in the fourth to even the score at 2-2 and initially, seemed poised to win the final tiebreaker.

The guests jumped out to a 6-1 lead in the 15-point finale, but an undaunted Leamington squad rallied to take 14 of the next 20 points in a 15-12 decision. “We managed to turn things around and just started chipping away,” explained LDSS head coach Joseph Youssef. “We knew we’d be in for a tough match. We knew they’d come out firing and they did.”

The four WECSSAA 2A senior boys finalists — LDSS, Essex, Sandwich and Kingsville — finished the regular season second, third, fourth and fifth respectively in the Tier 1 division that also included three 3A schools. The Essex Red Raiders led the 14 2A teams through much of the season, but the Lions passed them in the days leading up to the preliminary round of playoffs. Leamington swept L’Essor in the quarterfianls Monday, Nov. 6 to set up a semifinal rematch against neighbouring Kingsville two days later. The Lions swept the Cavaliers in scores of 25-19, 25-10 and (Continued on page 21)

Sabres

Chatham

SWOSSAA final.

Air Ku Poe of the Lions bumps a Sandwich Sabres serve during the WECSSAA 2A senior boys volleyball championship match at Leamington District Secondary School Friday, Nov. 10. (SUN photo)

Atoms battle the Rams

On Saturday, November 4, Southpoint Capitals Atoms, sponsored by McDonalds, matched up against the Harrow Rams at home.

In the first period the Caps’ Owen Pimentel, Max Youseff and Dylan Marchand were all stopped by Harrow’s netminder and the Harrow Rams took a 2-0 lead.

The defensive effort in the second period, led by Cole Gossmann, Cole Carrieo, Cohen Kimball, Rowan Arthurs and Dylan Konrad, kept the Rams frustrated time and again and assisted their goalie Jozef Zieba in making rebound saves on the net. Chase Simpson was able to find the back of the Rams net to get the Capitals on the board. Eli Robertson took the puck from the Rams and made a nice pass to Carson Koehler who found the upper corner of the Rams net, earning a shorthanded goal and tying the game at 2-2.

Both teams battled it out in the third with the Caps having the upper hand. Carson Stadler, Mario Perez and Lucas Grilo kept the Rams on their toes with great defensive moves.

At the close of the third period the Rams were able to squeak one past the Capitals netminder and the score ended at 3-2 for the Rams.

The fools and their rules

I can’t speak for other regions of the globe, but in this little neck of the woods (North America), people have got to learn to relax.

A few days ago, recently retired National Hockey League goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov responded to a question about what rule of the game he’d most like to see changed, added or removed. He gave it a couple seconds to mull over and then in his trademark broken English, answered with the slap shot… because it hurts.

A lot of fans have been getting pretty bent out of shape over Bryzgalov’s answer to the question. This is why I believe people have got to learn to chill out. He wasn’t serious. The former Anaheim, Edmonton, Minnesota and Philadelphia netminder has a bit of a reputation for his sense of humour, although I’ll admit that when I first heard about the statement, I was irked. After listening to a recording of the interview, it became a little more obvious that he wasn’t serious.

Still, could you imagine? Many of us have seen penalties called for slap shots in senior hockey leagues and tournaments and we all kind of at least secretly snicker about it — “you’re gonna hurt someone, you old fart!” a spectator might shout out in jest. In the NHL or at any other level where players don’t get discounted rates for movie tickets, the results would be catastrophically dull. I never had much of a slap shot as a player, but I’ll be the first to admit the game would suffer immeasurably in its absence.

There’s always that moment of tension when a powerhouse of a defenseman winds up to blast some cannon fire at the net from the point. In many cases, those are the most exciting goals to see — that puck can deflect off of just about anyone’s skate, leg or stick or the goalie could be heavily screened. Pretty much everyone gets a charge out of seeing the twine stretched to it’s physical limit by a blazing puck or better yet, watching the water bottle get sent flying into the air and crashing down to the ice (remember when defensemen of the team that got scored on used to get really angry about that? Weirdos.).

Yeah, now imagine nothing but wrist shots coming from the point or the slot. On a standard NHL surface, the puck has a journey of 64 feet/20 metres from the blue line to the goal line. Most unobstructed NHL goalies have enough time to eat a sandwich and wash it down with a bottle of Gatorade before having to stop a wrist shot from that distance. Yawn.

That’s not to say the league doesn’t take certain complaints too seriously. Remember the spin-o-rama used during penalty shots and shootouts? It started out as a bit of hot dogging by players in none-too-important All Star games and skills competitions, but they eventually found out that it drove goalies insane. As it turned out, those 360-degree spins made the puck impossible to see for a crucial fraction of a second and then ta-da — goal! It caused oohs and ahhs and it got results.

In the Sun/Journal office a few days ago, an older rule being treated to newfound enforcement became a topic of conversation — specifically, the crackdown on faceoff cheating. When one team commits two infractions (the centre not lining up properly on the dot’s markings, a winger sneaking his way into the circle, etc.) on the same faceoff, it is handed a two-minute minor. It’s been getting divided feedback among fans. Some applaud the discouragement of cheating during a crucial play, some find it a knee jerk reaction that only slows the game down even further.

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In part, this clamp down is a response to a response of sorts. Centres are committing violations not only to improve their chances of winning draws, but to buy themselves and teammates a few extra seconds of rest when the linesman forces them out of the circle to be replaced by a winger. This, naturally, has become a practice of defending team centres after they’re called for icing. It wouldn’t be an issue if the team called for icing was allowed to make a line change before starting the next play. Now THAT is a detrimental rule. It’s not exactly the best-kept secret in sports science that injuries are more likely to happen to players experiencing fatigue. Coaches can’t even call timeouts anymore to give those players a much-needed rest.

Personally, I’d rather see more penalties called on diving. The refs cracked down on it a few years back, but then, for whatever reason, let up on it again. Diving, in my humble opinion, is an embarrassment to the game and should be punished every time it’s detected. The newest game changer that I find most irritating is in baseball — at least in certain leagues, for now. The Arizona Fall League (AFL) is acting as one of the test pilots/guinea pigs for a rule that places a runner on second base to start each half of each extra inning. The alteration is intended to keep games from dragging on and on and on, which doesn’t really make a lot of sense in the AFL, where games end in draws if there’s no lead after 11 innings. The same league will also dish out automatic strikes to batters who take too long getting into the box after the previous play ends and automatic balls against pitchers who take too long between throws. I’m a little more receptive to those changes. Some rule adjustments seem akin to replacing your entire car because it needs a front end alignment. Minor problems require minor fixes unless you’re out to create new problems.

BRYAN JESSOP

Jessop’s Journal

Defenseman Cole Gossmann goes after the puck. Goalie is Jozef Zieba. (Submitted photo)

Stars weekend results

The Southpoint Highbury Canco Intermediate girls played against the Lakeshore Black team on the weekend. In the first two periods, Lakeshore took advantage of Southpoint mistakes and ended up scoring 4 goals. Southpoint had some opportunities but couldn’t find the back of the net. In the third the Stars came out hard. The forwards gave the Lakeshore players little time to react or move the puck in their own end. The pressure resulted in numerous takeaways in the Lakeshore end but the Stars couldn’t capitalize on them. Southpoint had two penalties to deal with in the game and they killed them off effectively.

The Southpoint Bailey Machine Inc. Peewee Stars played host to the South County Predators in Essex/Kent League action. This game was deadlocked at two goals apiece after two periods of play. The Predators scored two unanswered goals in the third period to secure a 4-2 win. Charlie Liebrock and Madison Miller scored the Stars’ goals with the assists going to Leah Youssef, Blair Bailey, Bricelyn Koehler and Brooke Da Costa.

The Southpoint Switzer-Carty Bantam Stars battled the LaSalle Sabre Cats at Wheatley Arena on Sunday evening. The Lady Stars played great for the first two periods and actually led the game 2-1 at that point. However, LaSalle came out with a vengeance in the final period, scoring four goals to defeat the Lady Stars 5-3. Scoring for the Stars were Jaryn Harris, Erin Hopper and Tara Tiessen. Scoring the big assists were Brittany Wiebe (2), Ava Hildebrandt and Brienna Tiessen.

The Southpoint Stars Intermediate Red travelled to Essex to face off against the Thunder on Saturday morning in Essex/Kent League action. This was a very close tight checking battle that saw the Thunder score the game’s first goal in the first period. The Red Lady Stars cranked up the intensity in the second and third as they scored two unanswered goals en route to a big 2-1 win. Captain Abby Gualtieri and Kayla “Mad Dog” Collison paced Southpoint’s offensive attack, scoring a goal apiece. Scoring the big assists were Taylor Babkirk and Syd Dries. Alyee “Plywood” Church shut the door in net for the Stars in the final two periods to secure the win.

On Sunday morning the Southpoint Intermediate Red Stars ventured to Atlas Tube to tangle with the Lightning. The Lady Stars came out flat in the first two periods; however, the Stars came alive in the final period scoring four unanswered goals to secure a big 4-1 win. Captain Abby Gualtieri led Southpoint’s offence, scoring two goals and an assist. The other marksmen were Kelsey Babkirk and Kayla Collison. This game’s assists were awarded to Collison and Taylor Babkirk. Alyee Church played amazing in net as she held the Lightning to just a single goal.

UMEI junior boys volleyball

Lajeunesse

and final set of the WECSSAA 1A junior boys volleyball final Wednesday, Nov. 8 at UMEI. The Lightning won the first two sets in the best of five match 25-20 and 26-24, but fell to a Royals’ comeback by losing the next three 25-19, 25-23 and 15-12.

Flamingo bowling scores

The following are the Flamingo Restaurant bowling leagues scores for Oct. 30.

Games Over 200: Al Bison 210, Kevin Kosempel 244-236, Heinz Kosempel 214, John Fittler 213-214, Jamie Arquette 214-214, Ozzie Wolf 231-211, Manfred Dickau 234, Aaron Dickau 277, Mauro Paglione 204, Jason Dalimonte 213, Dan Dalimonte 203, Alex Levchuk 204, Albert Salvati 213.

Series Over 550: Al Bison 560, Jack Valade 566, Kevin Kosempel 605, Heinz Kosempel 574, Albert Salvati 551, Jamie Arquette 591, Ozzie Wolf 611, Manfred Dickau 579, Aaron Dickau 642.

High Handicap Games: Manfred Dickau 299, Aaron Dickau 299, Kevin Kosempel 299.

High Handicap Series: John Fittler 801, Ozzie Wolf 794, Alex Levchuk 785.

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An emotional encounter that you have with someone close to you gives you clarity and peace of mind, Aries. This is the catalyst for making personal changes that improve your life.

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Taurus, it’s good to want to help others. But do not let someone take advantage of your generosity. Be as accommodating as you can and then communicate your feelings.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, spend time fixing up your home this week or doing things that are geared around family. This is a great time for parents and children or even extended family to get together.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, this week you can dedicate your time to something that will educate you further on an area of concentration you want to pursue. It may be a charitable cause.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Your great imagination often causes you to be the life of any gathering, Sagittarius. This week you may have to let others’ creativity take center stage.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Changes, particularly early in the week, will do you good, Capricorn. Rearrange the furniture or even try out a new hairstyle for some new perspective.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, take some time to do something with your partner, who can probably use your help right now. This can change your life emotionally and financially.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, remain tight-lipped about a positive development. You won’t have to stay silent forever, but wait a little longer to share the news.

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Lions defend WECSSAA volleyball title

(Continued from page 17)

25-20 for the right to host Friday’s WECSSAA final. Also on November 8, the Sabers upset Essex in three straight — two days after sweeping Catholic Central in the quarters.

With their second consecutive WECSSAA championship, the Lions hosted the 2A Lambton-Kent champs Tuesday, Nov. 14 for a shot at advancing to the 2017 OFSAA tournament. Results were not available by press deadline. In the event of a Lions victory, Leamington will participate in the OFSAA championship event, taking place in Brockville Thursday, Nov. 23 to Saturday, Nov. 25.

This year’s LDSS team includes five players from last season’s WECSSAA/SWOSSAA champions — Air Ku Poe, Jorden Fehr, Jeremiah Wiebe, Joshua Fehr and Matthew Kroeker, the latter sidelined just prior to the start of this year’s playoffs with a dislocated ankle. The team is hoping to see Kroeker’s return for the OFSAA tournament later this month. Taking his place is Alex Stewart, one of seven rookies on this year’s roster. The others are Brady Malott, Sean Leng, Jonathon Fehr, Anthony Fehr, Mitchell Dierckens and Andrew Botham.

“This year has been a pleasant surprise,” said Youssef, now coaching senior boys volleyball at LDSS in his 14th year. “We’ve worked really hard this year. We’ve had to be a scrappier, hustling team ready for longer rallies.”

Golden Years golf report

On Nov. 9 at Colasanti’s, 44 Golden Years golfers delivered another strong showing of 78 aces.

They were led by Loraine Fox and Lloyd Honey with 5 each. Notching 4 each were Julia Kos, Gail Turk and Barb Murphy. Dropping 3 apiece were Mary Binder, Pete Daudlin, Tom Hyatt, Eva Kah, Laurie Hylton and Al Rutter. Delivering 2 each were Mike Binder, Murray Cascadden, Al Christie, Cathy Dewhurst, Perpetua Hildrop, Bob Martin, Bob McWilliam, Bill Mayville, Rose Taylor, Doug Vickery, Bill Ward, Bryon Walker and Tony Norman. Chipping in with 1 each were Dorothy Cascadden, Barbara Fick, Ron Fick, Jack Gisi, Marie Lasi, Faith Reidy, Mavis Rutter, Art Sweet, Bill Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg, Linda Norman and Bob Patchett.

A strange occurrence of a large fish, adjacent to hole 3, swallowing Murray Cascadden’s golf ball has left the rules committee baffled as to the application of an appropriate penalty shot or shots.

Leading the way over 9 holes with 15 was Lloyd Honey. Carding 17 were Julia Kos, Bill Mayville, Bill Ward, Ron Fick and Cathy Dewhurst. Delivering 18 were Rose Taylor, Bill Mayville, Bob Martin, Julia Kos, Marie Lasi, Mike Binder, Bill Ward, Bryon Walker, Pete Daudlin, Gail Turk, Al Rutter (2), Bob McWilliam, Doug Vickery, Loraine Fox and Tom Hyatt.

Carding 35 over 18 holes were Julia Kos and Bill Mayville, followed by Bill Ward with 36. Bob Martin, Pete Daudlin, Ron Fick and Loraine Fox each managed 37. Depositing 38 were Marie Lasi, Bill Ward, Barb Fick, Al Christie, Pete Daudlin, Al Rutter, Bob McWilliam, Cathy Dewhurst, Tom Hyatt, Lloyd Honey and John Murphy. A low score of 74 over 36 holes was produced by Bill Mayville and Bill Ward. Pete Daudlin sported 75 and Julia Kos 76. Al Rutter and Lloyd Honey rounded out the scoring with 77.

Team 2 (Julia Kos, Bill Mayville, Bob Martin) captured first place with 229, the lowest score so far this year. A 239 was good enough for second place by Team Kings (Loraine Fox, Cathy Dewhurst, Phantom]. Nailing down third place by recording a respectable 241 was Team 3 (Marie Lasi, Mike Binder, Eva Kah).

Next golf date is November 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Nov. 6: North/South1st Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Helen Preyde and Nina Towle, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Dorothy McGregor. East/West - 1st (tie) Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt, Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 2nd Buddy Ellwood and Frank Duransky, 3rd Agnes Fraser and Sue Duransky.

Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Nov. 8: North/South - 1st Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 2nd Joyce Moran and Marilyn Robbins, 3rd Shirley Plant and Nancy Murphy. East/West - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Derek Parry and Ron Martin, 3rd John McGregor and Shirley Morel. Bridge is played every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

More opportunities for youth to shape policy

Ontario is giving young people across the province more opportunity to voice the issues that matter the most to them. The province has launched YouthVoiceON, a new online platform that will make it easier for youth ages 14 to 29 to talk directly with government about policy development.

Every month, YouthVoiceON will feature a new topic with questions to spark new conversations, and feedback will help shape the design of future government programs. The first topic will cover post-secondary education and will ask youth about the barriers they may face as they consider university, college or an apprenticeship after high school.

There are many ways to join the conversation, including on Twitter by using #OnPSEaccess or #ONyouth, or anonymously on the YouthVoiceON website.

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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 519-326-5491

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

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

CONGREGATIONALIST

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

Sunday Worship 11 am

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 10:30 am

Deer Run Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington www.deerrun.church 519-326-9734

Sunday Worship Services 9:00 am (German), 10:30 am and 11:45 am (English Services)

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 am

Meadow Brook Church 219 Talbot Street East Leamington 519-326-3605

2 Sunday Worship Services 9 am and 11 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 Pastor Dave Bretzlaff 519-819-1590

Sunday Service 10:30 am

Spanish Service Sunday 6 pm

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

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

PENTECOSTAL

LakePoint Family Church

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

Service Sunday 9:15 am & 11:15 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

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 Church

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass 5:00 pm

Sunday Masses 8 am and 10 am 10:30 am Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament - Wheatley St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite) 280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English) SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 am UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

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

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

Olinda-Ruthven United Church 1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven ON 519-326-3138 Sunday Services at 9:30 am Wheatley United Church 59 Talbot St. W., Wheatley ON 519-825-4157 Sunday Services at 10:30 am

Novice A travels to Niagara Falls tourney

The Southpoint Capitals Firehall Carwash Novice A team traveled to Niagara Falls November 3-5 for the annual Peter Mancuso Tournament.

The team traveled to Welland for their first game Friday morning to meet the Oakridge Aeros. The Aeros started the scoring about 2:30 into the first period and the Caps were able to keep them off the board for the remainer of the period. The Aeros went up 2-0 early in the second but the Caps responded shortly after with a goal by Mitchell Moracci, assisted by Ben McFadden. That was all the offense the Caps could produce in a hard fought first game of the tournament for a 4-1 loss.

The Capitals had to regroup for their next game at 3:30 p.m. versus a strong London Bandits team. With Nicholas Dimilo in net for the Caps, this became a goaltending battle with neither goalie giving up anything and ending in a 0-0 tie. This gave the Capitals a huge confidence boost and the coaching staff told the team if they play that well the rest of the tournament, the other teams won’t be able to slow them down.

Next game was at 8 a.m. Saturday morning and the team was eager to hit the ice. Their confidence was never higher as the Caps came out flying against an unmotivated Niagara Falls Flyers team. Gabriel Rino opened the scoring 3 minutes into the first for his first travel team goal with an assist by Ryder Grossi. Ben McFadden scored an unassisted beauty 2 minutes later. Finishing off the first period scoring was Massimo Ingratta, with assists from Morraci and McFadden. Gabriel Rino scored an unassisted goal and his second of the game late in the second period. Ryder Grossi scored 17 seconds later to end the second period scoring.

The Caps went on to score three more goals in the third period from Jaxon Riediger, Matthew Mastromatteo and Mitchell Moracci, with assists from Brody Brown, Grossi, Nathan Ford and Ingratta. The Capitals ended with a 8-0 victory!

Having his own fantastic game and the second shutout in a row was Landon Ford. Two shutouts by two different goalies gave the Caps a lot of inspiration for their next game. This inspiration and confidence was definitely needed as the team found out they would get a chance to play for redemption against the Oakridge Aeros in what was thought to be the quarter-finals.

This was the game that really meant something to the Caps because it meant a trip to the semi-finals if they could beat the team that beat them in their first game. The team was so pumped up and ready to play and show the Aeros that they were for real and weren’t just going to give the Aeros an easy win.

The Caps were hungry for their second win and proved it just 11 seconds into the game. With assists from Matthew Mastromatteo and Jaxon Riediger, Ryder Grossi scored to silence the Aeros crowd. The Capitals team and fans went wild! This was just the thing the Caps were looking for.

Unfortunately the celebration was short lived as the Aeros scored just 30 seconds later to tie the game. This quickly became an epic battle of hard work and great goaltending

as the two teams battled back and forth for the remainer of the game. Nicholas Dimilo was between the pipes and played his little heart out and the rest of the team complimented his effort with their own remarkable performances. As Dimilo flopped and rolled and kept the puck out of his net, the Caps kept the pressure on the Aeros. They finally were frustrated and with 5 minutes left in the third they took an undisciplined body checking penalty. The Caps put out their power play of Mastromatteo, Ingratta, Grossi, Moracci and Riediger, and with the penalty almost over it was Ryder Grossi who silenced the Aeros crowd once more with his second of the game to put the Caps up 2-1, with assists from Moracci and Ingratta.

The Caps kept the pressure on and never let the Aeros come back. They finished the game with the win! The kids, coaching staff and parents went wild. The team played their best when it meant the most.

Unfortunately, the celebration was short lived and a reranking of the teams after the second games shut the door

on the Caps’ hopes of going to the semi-finals. Unbeknown to the coaches of both teams, the tournament re-ranked the teams after the second round robin games and the Aeros were already going to the semis because they had two early wins and had more points than the Caps after two games, so this rematch basically didn’t mean anything. It didn’t make any sense to the coaches, because usually when teams face each other again it’s usually in the championship rounds and whoever loses normally goes home and the winner moves on. Apparently this wasn’t happening and the coaches had to give the team the heartbreaking news that their tournament was over even with a winning record of 2-1-1. No matter what the outcome of this tournament was, this team was impressive, relentless, passionate and so inspiring. The coaches and parents are so proud of the kids and are very optimistic for the rest of the season. They are very good friends and very good teammates and this is one team that the rest of the league should watch out for. The Capitals are coming!

Gabriel Rino is mauled by teammates Matthew Mastromatteo and Ryder Grossi as he scored his first travel team goal and the first of his two goals in the game as the Capitals beat the Niagara Falls Flyers 8-0 in the annual Peter Mancuso Tournament in Niagara Falls.

Alyvieh McAndrews. Chase Simpson and Ethan Barnewall also lit the lamp in the first, giving Southpoint a 3-2 lead after one frame. Assists went to defense-

men Brandon Butler and Owen Pimentel. The Caps outscored Essex 2-0 in the second period with goals by Carson Koehler and Hadyn Epplett. Assists were by James Sonoski, Simpson and Tony Tannous. Essex opened the scoring in the third to make things interesting before the Caps roared back with three straight goals to take a commanding 8-3 lead. Third period goals were scored by Barnewall and Dault who each recorded their second of the game.

Max Youssef rounded out the scoring, converting on a breakaway. Third period assists were drawn by Cole Gossmann, Dault, Barnewall, Sonoski and Epplett on a nice hustle play. Nikolas Beaudoin made several nice saves, particularly when the game was close, to help the Caps to an 8-4 win.

Atom Blue wins exciting game

The Southpoint Capitals AtoMc (LL) Blue squad won a very exciting and hard fought 5-4 game on Saturday, Nov. 11 against Harrow.

Ethan Barnewall was “Johnny on the Spot” throughout the game with a “hatty”, scoring Southpoint’s first three goals and putting Southpoint up 3-2 in the middle of the second period. The other Southpoint goals were scored by Mason Dault and Hadyn Epplett who got the game winner in the third with a nice individual effort. Assists went to the hardworking Nathan Omar with a pair. James Sonoski had the other two assists.

Brandon Butler and Daniel Saad were particularly strong on defence, while Seth Janzen had a strong game up front.

Goalie Nikolas Beaudoin made several big saves and Josh Dyck made a great defensive play late in the game to protect the victory.

Tough game for Novice Blue

On Saturday, November 4 the Southpoint Capitals Novice Blue, sponsored by Leamington Chrysler, travelled to Kingsville for an early game against the Kings Blue. This was a tough game for the Caps. Sonny Coppola played between the pipes. Great defense from Brent Pimentel, Brady Walker, Blake Epplett, Mason Wiper and Logan Konrad.

Chase Collins scored an unassisted goal in the first period but the Caps were not able to get another one past the Kingsville netminder.

Great offensive play by Kyle Bradley, Sean Amaral, Jack Williams, Jackson Weil, Brayden HutchinghanLumley, Max Mastronardi, Connor Rumble-Anastario and London Hildebrand.

The Kings Blue was a tough team but the Capitals put up a good fight!

Novice AEs win, lose

On Saturday, Nov. 11 the Southpoint L.J. Fleming Ltd. Novice AE Capitals travelled to Harrow to take on the Erie North Shore Predators. After a scoreless first period and trailing by a goal, the Capitals got on the board late in the second. AJ Youssef stole the puck from behind the net and slipped it out front to a waiting Brayden Foster. After his initial shot was stopped, Foster was able to knock in the rebound to even the score.

Now in the third, following a Caps rush, Ben Liebrock kept one in at the line sending a shot on goal.

During a goalmouth scramble, with all five Predators in the crease, Jonathan Recker kept digging, finally pushing it over the line to gain the lead. A little over a minute later, Recker made a nice pass out to the slot where Kayden Cook fired one off the goalie’s mask and a waiting Aidan Pulley banged in the rebound. Not long after, Pulley dug the puck out from behind the net and scored his second on a wraparound. With just over five minutes remaining, Ty Gould chased the defenseman down, causing a turnover. AJ Youssef grabbed the puck, came out and tucked one in short side for yet another for the Caps.

Erie North Shore added two late goals but the final was a 5-3 victory for the visitors from Southpoint.

On Sunday the Novices hosted the Belle River Canadiens 1 team. Southpoint was able to strike first in this contest. Af-

ter stopping a Canadiens rush, Brayden Foster was able to give a nifty backhand pass to Tyler Thomas who fired a hard shot that gave the goalie trouble and somehow slipped through his pads.

Thirty seconds later, Belle River replied to even the score.

After both teams traded chances, Ty Gould worked hard in the corner, firing a pass back to defenseman Ben Liebrock. Liebrock fired one right on net with the rebound coming out to Jonathan Recker, who made no mistake and buried the rebound to again give the Caps the lead.

Unfortunately, 16 seconds later the Canadiens replied again to even the score. Belle River scored three unanswered goals in the third to pull away for the win.

Novice Blue’s Hutchinghan-Lumley.

Southpoint’s Hadyn Epplett and Charbel Tannous work together to clear the puck from the zone.

Ellis Fleming controls puck.

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Mark 25th Anniversary

The Windfall Women’s Institute celebrated their 25th anniversary at the Institute Hall on Wednesday, November 9th. Officers of the group preparing to cut the cake are: left to right; Mrs. Jean Elliott, Vice-Pres., Mrs. Gladys Getty, Treas., Mrs. Florence Thompson, Secretary, Mrs. Anne Imeson, Pres., and Mrs. Hazel Dales, Vice-President.

A number of special guests were on hand to help mark the occasion and a humorous skit was performed by members of the Windfall W.I.

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His first bear

Young Steve Mills of Wheatley, had a most successful first bear hunt. While out with members of Lloyd MacLeod’s hunt camp, on Tower Road near MacTier, he made his first kill with only a 20 gauge shotgun. The two year-old bear ran out of the woods just as the hunters were preparing to leave to look for game. The hunters are Randy Nesbitt, Bruce Jordan, Steve Mills, Cliff Jordan and Tom Mills.

WHEATLEY REMEMBERS WAR DEAD

During the Remembrance Day service at the Wheatley Cenotaph, Wheatley Branch 324 Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party lower the flags in remembrance of those who paid the supreme sacrifice.

A good number of people attended the service in bone-chilling windy weather. Marching to the Cenotaph with the Colour Party, veterans and pipe band were the Wheatley Majorettes, Wheatley Community Band and other community groups.

As in previous years, local clergymen shared in delivering the program.

Wreaths were laid by the Province of Ontario, Village of Wheatley, Township of Romney, Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Branch 324 Royal Canadian Legion.

Dart players advance to District

Sixteen players shot Fun Darts at Wheatley Legion on November 3. Skylar Robinson, Arnold Seili and Larry Evoy led with 6 wins. Tied with 4 wins were Erika Simpson and April Simpson – Julie Reid, Velma Hope and Jim McClellan. Debbie Seili, Gerry Hucko and Steve Acott won 3 games. Also tied, with 2 wins, were Bonnie Evoy, Dawn Lorondeau and Gord Crook –Rosemary Duquette and Terry Jackson. Lady doublers were Erika, April, Velma, Debbie, Dawn and Rosemary.

Join the dart players on Fridays. Play starts at 7:30 p.m.

At the Zone Dart Tournament held at Wheatley Branch, 13 players qualified to play in the District Tournament: in Singles John Cabral; in Doubles Darin Mercer and Mitch Prudence, Charlee Cabral and John Cabral; and Teams Mark Howe, Darin Mercer, Mitch Prudence and Brandon Fuller – Charlee Cabral, John Cabral, Nikole Clements and Jim McClellan. Way to put Wheatley Legion on the map, guys, and good luck in London on January 20.

George Imeson and Mary Jo Wright did a fine job of running the Meat Draws on November 4. Diane Howe and Ken Davie won meat twice and Tracey Bruner won meat and the 50/50 draw. Single winners were Murray Loop, Mary Robinson, Jan Watson, June Epplett, Carol Balestrieri and Sonya Gaffin. Thank you to Mercer’s Service Centre for their generous donation of a gas gift certificate that was won by Julie Reid. Join us at the Meat Draws for a fun Saturday afternoon. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. and the draws run until 5 p.m.

We were pleased to have a larger than normal crowd enjoy the Armistice Eve Banquet which was delicious and catered by the Car Barn. We thank Joseph Banke for travelling from Alberta to speak to us about the Royal Canadian Navy and we congratulate Bill Siddall for being chosen to receive the Branch Service Medal – an honour he well deserves!

It was a sunny but cold and blustery day on November 11 but it didn’t deter a large crowd from attending the Remembrance Day Service to pay their respects to those who gave so much for the freedoms we enjoy today.

A General Meeting will be held this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Members, we’d love to see you there!

The Zone 8-Ball Tournament, being hosted by Wheatley, will be held on December 2. If you would like to play you must sign up by this Friday November 17 on the Sports Bulletin Board at the Branch.

A Spaghetti Dinner will be held this Saturday November 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. upstairs at the Legion. This is a fundraiser dinner for Aubrey Brown. Tickets are $12 each. A Silent Auction and entertainment by George Imeson and fellow musicians will be held throughout the evening downstairs. Everyone is welcome.

The Early Bird Membership Campaign is on now until November 30. Pay your 2018 dues by then for a chance to win them back!

Tickets are available for the $1500 Christmas Cash draw. They are available from executive members and at the Branch.

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donation to rescue boat

Jim Oakley, Unit Leader, and Dr. Sheila Horen, volunteer crew, of the Colchester Guardian Rescue Boat were pleased to accept a $2,500 donation from Mark Vickers of Thomson Guardian Pharmacy in Leamington and Jim Malott of Malott Guardian Pharmacy in Kingsville.

This was their second donation. Last year the crew was thrilled to receive much needed medical supplies.

The $2,500 went towards the purchase of two new 300HP Suzuki engines which are more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Most importantly, the crew can now get to the scene more quickly. Every minute counts when there is a rescue on the lake. In the last 5 years the crew has saved 12 people on Lake Erie, and this year the crew was awarded medals from Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary for the incredible late night rescue of two men who spent eight hours in the lake after being thrown from their jet ski.

The Colchester Guardian continues to fundraise as costs for fuel and boat parts are ongoing. The boat is operated on donated dollars and volunteer time. Every dollar raised goes to the boat. This winter the windows will be replaced to help the air circulation in the cabin.

The crew is proud that Guardian has chosen to support the Guardian!

Anyone can support the rescue boat by donating in person and through the gofundme page. You can also support by purchasing gift cards through FUNDSCRIP.com (Group code EMJEE6). When you purchase cards for anything (from groceries to Timmies, Canadian Tire, Homesense and MANY more) the Guardian receives from 2%-10% of the value of your card – and it costs you nothing. It’s like donating for free!

the last 5 years and was also awarded with medals by the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary for their role in the rescue of two men last year. From left to right are: Dr. Sheila Horen (volunteer crew), Mark Vickers of Thomson Guardian Pharmacy in Leamington, Jim Malott

1932 Oldsmobile convertible: where is it now?

In the late 1960s, Bill Willms of Leamington photographed a 1932 Oldsmobile convertible with rumble seat and a 1964 Ontario license plate in a project yard with other old cars between London and Kitchener. None were for sale. The Oldsmobile nameplate is on the double tie bar between the front fenders. One headlight was missing and the other was a sealed beam

conversion. It’s a miracle the glass window in the passenger door had not been cracked or broken.

The open space behind the passenger door leads to a golf club compartment with the door missing. Three hinges on the passenger door suggest a car of good quality since smaller cars often had only two.

The bracket and rod on the passenger side of the cowl and the bulge on the underside of the right front fender tell us this car had a spare tire in the right front fender and probably one on the other side too.

The car had 4-wheel mechanical brakes (Olds did not get hydraulic brakes until 1934). More stopping distance was required with mechanical brakes, and this might explain why this car has two front bumpers, the original and a later one mounted out front, perhaps from a ’40 Ford with three bumper guards. It might have been used to push other cars around the yard.

This car was probably built in the GM plant in Oshawa,

although General Motors in the 1930s also had a plant in Regina.

Two series of Oldsmobiles were available in 1932. The F32 had a flathead six with 213 cubic inches and 75 hp. The L32 had a flathead straight eight with 240 cubic inches and 87 hp. Both series had a wheelbase of 116 inches.

The F32 4-passenger convertible coupe with rumble seat had an Oshawa factory list price of $1,355 and the same model in the L32 series had an Oshawa factory list price of $1,495 when a 1932 Ford V8 convertible coupe had a Windsor factory list price of $765.

Someone might have rescued and restored the car pictured here, making it a very valuable classic today. And that person might read this story and get in touch. Stay tuned!

I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca

1932 Olds convertible seen about 50 years ago. Is it still around?

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Greenhouse Worker

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The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 to present and obtain public input on the Town’s proposed development charges by-law and underlying background study.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make comments relating to the proposed by-law and background study. The meeting will be held on: Monday, December 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Town of Kingsville Council Chambers 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario

In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-law and the background study will be available for review as of November 8, 2017 from the Clerk at the above location between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and on the Town of Kingsville website at www. kingsville.ca.

Interested persons may make comments at the Public Meeting or may send comments in writing to the Clerk at the above address. Comments in writing must be received by the Clerk before Friday, December 8, 2017.

Comments which are made at the meeting or in writing will become part of the public record which is available for anyone to view on the Town of Kingsville website.

DATED at Kingsville, Ontario this 8th day of November, 2017.

Jennifer Astrologo, Director of Corporate Services / Clerk

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: journal@mnsi.net or sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH, CHEQUE,

MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON LEAF/YARD WASTE COLLECTION INFORMATION FOR 2017

Residents: Do not sweep leaves from your property onto the street. This is unlawful and dangerous

Acceptable Yard Waste Containers: Garbage Cans/Pails, Paper Yard Waste Bags, Cardboard Boxes.

Plastic Bags will not be accepted

Public Works will be picking up leaves from the boulevards during the month of November as follows:

November 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, 17

All Streets North Of Talbot (Including Talbot)

November 6, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22

All Streets between Talbot And Oak (Including Oak)

November 9, 10, 14, 23, 24, 27

All Streets south Of Oak Including Wilhelm Subdivision, Sandy Lakes Subdivision and Erie View and Robson Road

Residents Are Advised That The Municipality Of Leamington Has A Bylaw Which Prohibits Open Air Burning

Municipality Of Leamington Residents

In The Urban Sector:

You may either bag your fallen leaves for pick-up on your regular yard waste collection date

(Note: Yard waste collection ends the last week in November) or

You may rake fallen leaves onto the grass boulevard adjacent to the curb in front of your property for pick-up during the month of November

Plastic Bags will not be accepted

Along County Road 20 and Adjacent Subdivisions

Public Works will be collecting leaves on the following streets commencing November 20, 2017.

Longbeach Lombardy Lane Beth Crescent Paglione Avenue

Lathrop Lane Kenneth Drive Oakwoods Drive Branton Drive

James Court Mark Crescent Bayshore Drive Lyon Avenue Helen Crescent Grandview Cres.

Residents are encouraged to rake leaves to the edge of roadway to collect by means of vacuum machine. The vacuum machine will not take bagged leaves or branches and vine. These will be picked up on your regular yard waste collection day by Windsor Disposal Service. (4 Bag Limit)

Commencing November 20, 2017, residents along County Road 20, with deep front yards, are encouraged to rake leaves to edge of driveway or pile leaves to a central area not to exceed ½ the distance of the depth of the front yard. Residents are to call the Municipal Office – Public Works at 519-326-5761 to be placed on a list for collection of leaves.

Residents along County Road 20 with short front yards are encouraged to rake leaves within 3 to 4 feet from the road’s edge.

Paper bags/containers and tied branches and vines are to be set at the curb to be picked up on their regular yard waste collection day.

Note: The 4 paper bag/container limit is still in effect.

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Mike Hicks and members of the Wheatley Royal Ca-

Legion Branch 324 Colour Guard perform a brief Remembrance Day ceremony at Highbury Canco Arena Thursday, Nov. 9 prior to a Leamington Flyers game against the

Flyers veteran forward Zach Guilbeault makes his way around Komoka goalie Reagan Gies for a backhand goal and a 2-1 lead for his team as Colin McLean gives chase during the second period of a Thursday, Nov. 9 GOJHL match at Highbury Canco Arena. Leamington surrendered two one-goal leads, but played an aggressive third period for a 4-2 victory. (Sun photo)

Flyers double Kings

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington’s most recent Junior B guests put down two ‘Kings’ on the scoreboard, but the Flyers won the round by revealing four aces.

At Highbury Canco Arena, Leamington bounced back from two straight losses with a 4-2 victory over the visiting Komoka Kings. The Thursday, Nov. 9 match kicked off a stretch of three games in four nights for the second consecutive week. The Kings’ offense proved a force to contend with in the opening 20 minutes, but the Flyers ramped up their own forward attack in the second and followed suit defensively in the third to register their 14th win of the 2017-18 campaign.

The opening period ended with the teams deadlocked in both goals and shots. During an odd-man rush, Josh Pope-Ferguson one-timed a Maddux Rychel pass into the left side of Reagan Gies’ net for a quick 1-0 Flyers advantage after 32 seconds of play. The Kings managed to hold the puck in the Leamington zone for significant lengths of time afterwards, but couldn’t manage to fire much in the way of goalpotential shots at Noah Hedrick.

Less than two minutes later, Cody Schneider set loose a lazer of a wrist shot while approaching the Kings’ net from the right side after taking a feed from Corp, finding the far end of the net at knee height. Persistent Leamington offensive pressure didn’t allow Komoka to pull Gies for the extra skater until the clock ticked down to about 90 seconds.

The Flyers outshot the visitors 42-24 and were zero for two on the man advantage while the Kings were one for four.

“When you look at the results in this league, with Strathroy beating London and LaSalle beating up on Chatham, you’ll see that you’ve got to play well and have good goaltending to win games,” explained Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “I was happy with how we played in the third, allowing them just five shots — that’s the kind of thing we’ve got to do. Sometimes in this game it’s not about what you get, it’s about what you give up.”

I was happy with how we played in the third, allowing them just five shots

The visitors eventually evened the score on a harmless-looking rush, where Kurt Watson appeared to be running out of room along the left side of the net before squeezing a low, short-side shot past Hedrick. Leamington pushed hard for another go-ahead tally late in the period, but to no avail. Both teams mustered an even 10 shots on net after 20 minutes.

The Flyers were the more dominant offensive force in the second period, but still had to settle for a tied score going into the next intermission. Zach Guilbeault brought the home team back into a one-goal lead early in the stanza, taking a pass from Bryce O’Brien to approach the Kings’ net for a breakaway opportunity. Upon arriving at the crease, the veteran forward switched to the backhand and beat Gies at ice level.

Penalty trouble eventually caught up to Leamington in the second half of the period, allowing Wes Dobbin to snap a short-side goal from the right of the net during a man advantage to again tie the score for Komoka. The guests experienced a few close calls at their own end of the ice, but held onto the stalemate to start the third frame. The Flyers outshot the Kings 18-9.

“We started off a little rusty tonight,” added Weston. “We haven’t been playing well lately, but we had a strong finish in the third. This was a good turnaround for us.”

A busy November for Leamington continued with a Saturday, Nov. 11 game in Sarnia against the Legionnaires, where the Flyers lost in a final score of 5-3. Scoring contributions for Leamington came from Corp, Jaydon Fetter and Griffin Robinson. Leamington took a 3-2 lead into the third, but couldn’t hold off the Sarnia attack through the final 20 minutes. The Flyers outshot their hosts 35-26 while going two for four on the power play as the Legionnaires were three for five.

On Sunday, the Flyers paid a visit to the Chatham Maroons and returned home with a 3-1 loss. Corp scored the lone Leamington goal as the Flyers were outshot 49-35. Neither team scored on the power play despite five chances for the Flyers and four for the Maroons.

With the weekend losses, Leamington has won only three of its last 10 games.

Rest of the West

Leamington’s defense clamped down in the third between forward sessions of swarming the net at the opposite end. From the right of the Komoka goal, Preston Corp found Dylan Weston stationed alone directly in front of the crease. The rookie forward made no mistake after taking the pass, sending a close-range wrist shot over Gies’ glove to bury the game winner. O’Brien earned his second helper of the night on his team’s third go-ahead goal.

On Wednesday, Nov. 8, the LaSalle Vipers handed a 9-4 loss to the visiting Chatham Maroons while the Strathroy Rockets upset the London Nationals in a 5-4 final. Thursday included a 4-3 double overtime win for the St. Thomas Stars over the Sarnia Legionnaires, followed by Friday scores of 4-2 for Strathroy over St. Marys and 2-1 favouring St. Thomas against London. On Saturday, the Vipers came up with a 3-0 win against the Kings while London avenged their loss to Strathroy with a 5-0 victory against the Rockets. On Sunday, St. Thomas won 5-4 in St. Marys in double overtime.

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Komoka Kings. (Sun photo)

Jake Nimmo of the Flyers makes his way past falling Komoka defenders Colin McLean and William Johnston en route to the Kings’ goal for a shot on net. (Sun photo)