November 29, 2017 by Southpoint Sun

Temporary Change in Transit Route

There is a temporary change now in eﬀect for the Leamington Transit Route. The change is for the Talbot Street West and Oak Street West area as shown by the dashed line in the diagram. The change in the route is to allow a road closure for sidewalk construction on Oak Street West. Bus Stop 29 will be closed for the duration of the temporary route change.

Santa Claus waves to a large crowd of spectators after giving the signal to light the Christmas tree in front of the Leamington municipal building and start the ﬁreworks upon completion of this year’s parade along Erie Street.

Temporary Change in Transit Route

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, December 4 th & 18 st from 8:30-4:30. To book an appointment, please call 1-888-364-5419.

Afonso wins Leamington’s Got Talent showcase

By Pat Bailey

Yes, Leamington does have talent. Friday night, November 24, about ten youngsters, aged 7-15, put their talent on display in South Essex Community Council’s showcase, ‘Leamington’s Got Talent’. They sang, they danced, they played musical instruments, read original monologues and displayed their artwork.

In the end it was 11-year-old Malia Afonso of Leamington who brought the house down with her version of ‘The Lamest Place in the World’ from The Musical 13. Taking second place was Netta Wiebe performing an original monologue combined with singing ‘Dreams’ by Thomas Sanders, and third was Milana Penner who performed a dance number.

The event was a leadership project for members of the Welcoming Communities and Youth Program, a group of young people, aged 15-24. The program is responsible for helping young newcomers adjust to life in Canada.

From left to right, Netta Wiebe (2nd place), Milana Penner (3rd place) and Malia Afonso (1st place) show off their awards at the Leamington’s Got Talent showcase on Friday night, Nov. 24.

Local family collecting funds for worthy cause

By Bryan Jessop

With the holiday season fast approaching, the husband and wife duo of Mike and Deanna Diab figured it’s again the opportune time to start talking turkey.

The Diabs have launched the second annual “Talking Over Turkey” campaign for the Leamington-Kingsville area, a project where they accept monetary donations from area businesses and individuals to purchase Christmas turkeys at Freshco in Kingsville. In turn, those turkeys are donated to local families in need as well as people who’ve been nominated as having made commendable efforts to support and improve the lives of others in their own communities.

Last year, contributions from across Leamington and Kingsville allowed the Diabs to purchase 50 turkeys that the event’s founders were able to deliver to the homes of recipients in person or for pick up at Kingsville’s Freshco parking lot. For this year, Highbury Canco has offered its parking lot at the southeast corner of Oak and Talbot Streets in Leamington as the pick up point for the turkeys, although the Diabs are hoping to enlist the help of volunteers to make deliveries for families who cannot travel to the new location. The handout process at the Highbury lot will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16.

With more than two weeks to go before the delivery date, this year’s Talking Over Turkey has already garnered enough funding and support to purchase about 260 turkeys and fixings. As the number of birds has increased more than fivefold, Mike explained that he and Deanna will not be able to deliver them to recipients on a door-to-door basis.

“The momentum is really picking up,” Mike explained. “We’ve been given a lot more money this year. People are clamoring to give money and we’re happy to accept it. If there’s anything left over, it’ll go to the food banks in Leamington and Kingsville. It’s a win-win situation — nothing will go to waste.”

“People don’t abuse it. Last year, all 50 went to very deserving people.”

— Mike Diab

The Diabs are encouraging anyone interested in making a donation, offering other support or submitting the names of deserving beneficiaries to contact them through the campaign’s Facebook page Talking Over Turkey. Mike explained that on December 16, they’ll also be open to walk-ins, noting that last year, an honour system based on need worked successfully.

“People don’t abuse it. Last year, all 50 went to very deserving people,” said Mike. “It was all about an honour system that worked out fantastic. We found that people were very honest and genuine.”

Currently, the two organizers are assembling a team of volunteers for the mid-December distribution day, including friends, family and for the first time, high school students who will be able to put their efforts towards required community hours.

The Diabs have done volunteer work for the past several years and came up with the idea after their daughter commented on how amazed she was by a Pay It Forward event while visiting a McDonald’s restaurant. Inspiration also came from the Mikhail family in Windsor, who through a similar campaign, gave away 500 turkeys in Windsor while

fixings.

Tim Hortons provided coffee and donuts.

“We thought it was a great idea and we wanted to do something like that for the county,” Mike explained. “If people come from Harrow, Essex, Woodslee, Belle River or where ever, that’s okay too.”

In addition to receiving money from individuals across the southeast corner of the county, support has also been offered by local businesses via equipment, funding, services and produce. McDonald’s will provide coffee and cookies from the distribution point on December 16 while Freshco and Highbury Canco are both offering space to store the turkeys. Other supporters include Lakeside Bakery, DiNiro Farms, Sunset Farms and Noah Homes.

Mike noted that while he is accepting turkey donations, he and Deanna are able to make larger bulk purchases with contributions of money.

“Last year, we had businesses who wanted to give money after we were finished giving out the turkeys,” he noted. “A lot of them have approached us again this year. We’ve found that it’s an effective way to help out, since each turkey impacts four, six or as many as eight people. There’s a lot of need out there.”

Property Assessment

Notices sent out

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) has sent nearly 900,000 Property Assessment Notices to property owners across Ontario to reflect changes in assessment that have taken place over the last year.

While 2017 is not a province-wide Assessment Update year, MPAC continues to review properties and is legislatively responsible for updating property information in order to return an accurate Assessment Roll for 2018 taxation.

This year, property owners will receive a Notice from MPAC if there has been:

• Change to property ownership, legal description, or school support;

• Change to the property’s value resulting from a Request for Reconsideration, an Assessment Review Board decision, or ongoing property reviews;

• Property value increase/decrease reflecting a change to the property, i.e. a new structure, addition, or removal of an old structure; or

• Change in the classification or tax liability of the property.

MPAC encourages property owners who receive a notice this year to log-in to aboutmyproperty.ca by using the Roll Number and unique Access Key on their Notice. Aboutmyproperty.ca provides easy access to the information MPAC has on file for a property and can help owners compare their assessment to others in their area.

Property owners who receive a 2017 Property Assessment Notice and disagree with their assessment have until April 2, 2018 to submit a Request for Reconsideration (RfR) with MPAC free of charge. For greater convenience, RfRs can also be filed directly through aboutmyproperty.ca

Michael Diab loads up a shopping cart with Christmas turkeys at Freshco in Kingsville in preparation of “Talking Over Turkey,” a charitable Leamington-Kingsville area event he and his wife Deanna initiated last year. The Diabs accept donations to purchase turkeys in bulk and offer them to local families in need as well as citizens who’ve been ‘nominated’ for making a positive impact on their communities. Last year they were able to purchase and donate 50 turkeys and for 2017, are on pace to purchase about 260 along with

(Submitted photo)

MARK RIBBLE

Rib’s Ramblings

Jingle, Jingle, Jingle

We got to talking about old advertising slogans and jingles a few weeks back and some of those that we haven’t heard for years come right back to you like you heard them yesterday.

I guess that’s proof of the power of advertising. My earliest memories of television jingles stem from those commercials that came in while watching such shows as Make Room for Daddy and The Dick Van Dyke Show.

“I wish I were an Oscar Meyer Weiner.” I can hear it now.

How about their competitor, Armour Hot Dogs?

“Fat kids, skinny kids. Kids who climb on rocks.”

How about “Candy coated popcorn, peanuts and a prize. That’s what you get in Cracker Jacks!”

“How about a nice Hawaiian Punch?”

My ﬁrst memories of Mountain Dew had a catch phrase saying “It’ll tickle yer innards.”

Who can forget the dreaded cigarette ads on television before they were banned?

“I’d walk a mile for a Camel.”

One of the last commercials for cigarettes I remember was for Virginia Slims, which were marketed mainly to women. They likened the act of smoking to women getting equal pay for equal work, with a jingle that began with “You’ve come a long way baby.”

Speaking of cigarette commercials, it reminds me of that old joke we told as kids about

1951 Pontiac Straight Eight for $50

Joe Pereira of Ruthven will never forget his ﬁrst car, a blue 1951 Pontiac Straight Eight. He bought the car for $50 in Harrow in 1962 and learned to drive on that car. It had a ﬂathead straight eight engine with 116 horsepower connected to a column-mounted 3-speed manual transmission. If you didn’t want to shift gears, a Hydramatic transmission was available that year at extra cost.

Joe drove that ’51 Pontiac for four years with no problems. When it ﬁnally wore out and was scrapped, the body was discarded but the frame was used to build a wagon to pick up tomatoes in the ﬁeld.

The year 1951 was an exciting one for Pontiac because this GM nameplate was celebrating its 25th Anniversary. The ﬁrst Pontiac rolled off an assembly line in 1926, taking its name from the city of Pontiac in Oakland County, Michigan. The ﬁrst Pontiacs had a 6-cylinder engine but only 2-wheel brakes. Four-wheel brakes were added in 1928, and by 1929 Pontiac was selling 200,000 cars a year.

Then came the stock market crash and the onset of the Great Depression. Pontiac sales dropped to just over 45,000 for 1932.

But improvements continued. In 1933, Pontiac brought out its ﬁrst straight eight engine. In 1934, Pontiac got “knee action” independent front suspension. In 1935 it got an all-steel roof, replacing the old fabric insert roof of bygone years. Also in 1935, Pontiac was given the “Silver Streak” look from the cowl to the front of the hood and down onto

the alphabet becoming 24 letters because L&M got kicked out for smoking.

So many other jingles keep coming back.

“The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup.”

Or how about “I’d like to buy the world a Coke,” which came from the hit song, I’d Like to Teach The World to Sing.

When you hear, “Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce, special orders don’t upset us,” what do you think of? Most people think immediately of McDonalds, but that’s actually a Burger King jingle.

Or how about “Plop plop, ﬁzz ﬁzz”?

Or that annoying Smarties commercial that is classically Canadian. “When you eat your Smarties, do you eat the red ones last?”

As Christmas approaches, we can’t help but remember those old Norelco shaver commercials, which were done with claymation, where Santa slides through town on a Norelco shaver. You knew it was Christmas season when you saw those commercials.

“See the USA in your Chevrolet,” went the jingle as Dinah Shore graced our black and white TV sets.

Dinah’s involvement with General Motors back then might very well have been the biggest celebrity product endorsement of the day.

It was common in the days of radio, for the stars of shows to pitch products during breaks in the show, so it was only natural for television to do the same.

So now that you’ve got all of these jingles in your head, go out and have a good day.

the grille. This styling trademark lasted until the mid-1950s.

The 1951 Pontiac sales brochure told you why you should buy this car: The Most Beautiful Thing on Wheels! America’s Lowest-Priced Straight Eight! Most Powerful Pontiac Engines Ever Built! Strong, Rugged Bodies by Fisher! Luxurious New Interior Colour Harmonies! Deep-Rest Seats with Comfort-Contoured Cushions! Long-Flex Springs for an Extra Smooth Ride! Wide, Easy Access Doors! Silver Star Instrument Panel! Handi-Grip Parking Brake! Front and Rear Armrests! Built to Last 100,000 Miles!” By waiting until 1962 before buying his 1951 Pontiac, Joe Pereira got all these great features for only $50!

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1951 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe 4-door sedan in Starmist Blue and Surf Grey with whitewalls, full wheel covers, wraparound bumpers, and fender skirts.

Chamber completes greenhouse and agri-business study

By Pat Bailey

A skills gap in the agri-business sector was the conclusion of a feasibility study project completed by the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce and funded by a $75,000 Trillium Grant.

At the Monday night, Nov. 27 Council meeting, consultant Denise Ghanam presented those findings to Council. She told Council she utilized multiple methods to develop an in-depth understanding of the major issues contemplated by the study. She sought out employer input to identify the most critical skill gaps in the agri-business sector through interviews, surveys and focus groups.

Ghanam said she also assessed program availability to identify gaps at the secondary and post-secondary levels, created a potential model and funding for a new Agri-business Centre of Excellence and identified a certain level of community support.

She told Council her findings certainly provided compelling evidence that the agri-business sector in Leamington, Kingsville and Chatham-Kent require the support and focus that an ACE in education and skills development could provide. She said her findings indicated a definite need for more skilled workers within a variety of areas in the sector

Ghanam’s vision includes a facility that would include a working greenhouse growing operation which would grow its own produce. She said this would provide a catalyst to attract labour and ensure employers within the sector there were skilled workers trained to fill the gaps.

She told Council the study recommends moving forward with a number of specific initiatives to provide workforce development training and accredited education in the following areas: an experiential learning formatted college diploma or certificate program in greenhouse growing techniques; agri-business maintenance training that covers mechanical, plumbing, electrical and basic controls; a workforce development initiative that provides some general supervisory skills, including diversity training and enhancement of workplace soft skills such as communication; and a pre-hire training initiative to be conducted with service providers (e.g. the SECC or local school boards), targeting new entrants into the sector in the harvester/packer role.

To help achieve this end goal, Ghanam recommended:

1. The development and implementation of a series of short-term pilot projects funded through employer support programs. She said the first training initiatives would focus on pre-hire training for entry level positions and would provide leadership development skills for frontline supervisors. This, she said, could be run by the current steering committee for the ACE project and assist in developing enhanced employer support.

2. She also said they should apply for Grow Grant funding through Ontario Trillium Foundation to help fund a mid-term pilot project at the post-secondary diploma program in Growing Technology, achieved through an apprenticeship.

3. Ghanam said if the Grow Grant application is successful, they should then create a permanent governance board for the ACE, with a mandate to assess the pilot program and obtain permanent employer, government, educational institution and community funding for long-term sustainability from 2019 and going forward.

Ghanam said should they move forward with the recommendations, it would allow for improved support for growers, food processors and greenhouse operators in their pursuit of skilled workers for the agri-business industry.

She said the phased approach would allow for a smooth transition and an opportunity to adjust the mandate of the ACE to assure its long-term viability. Eventually it would culminate in a functioning teaching greenhouse and packing line, financially self-sufficient, producing fresh vegetables to benefit the community.

“Only when this complete vision is attained,” said Ghanam, “will the Agri-business Centre for Excellence truly realize its full potential and impact.”

To a question of replicating programs such as language training already in place, by Councillor Bill Dunn, Ghanam said she would love to see all such existing programs housed within the ACE.

“The idea isn’t to recreate the wheel,” said Ghanam, “just bring them all together physically in one location.”

Mayor John Paterson said the shortage of skilled workers has been apparent for years but said the study now supports those findings with hard facts.

Funding, of course, is the challenge, said Ghanam.

Council applauded Ghanam and the Chamber for their efforts in providing an in-depth feasibility study.

Leamington District Chamber of Commerce general manager Wendy Parsons, right, recognized and thanked Ontario Trillium Foundation representative Rita Chappell-Arsenault for the $75,000 Trillium Grant which funded a feasibility study on the creation of an Agri-Business Centre of Excellence.

Group calls for more Great Lakes protection

On November 22, mayors, businesses and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) gathered in Ottawa to call for a collaborative process to amplify and accelerate Great Lakes and St. Lawrence protection and restoration, at their second annual Parliament Hill Days. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence advocates requested that Environment and Climate

Our Thanks & Holiday Best!

The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce and the Community Christmas Parade Committee would like to thank everyone who could take part in the 2017 COMMUNITY Christmas Parade –LIGHT UP THE NIGHT AND CELEBRATE CANADA! This year our major parade sponsor was Leamington Canadian Tire. Thank you Bill and team for being such a great part our community! Our key sponsors this year including Canadian Tire were: Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, The Municipality of Leamington, Leamington Uptown BIA, and Blackburn Radio.

We would also like to thank our other sponsors for their generous donations to help run the 2017 Annual Community Christmas Parade;

A-1 Chinese, Abraham Orthodontics, Bayview Laser Engraving, Canada Post, Cassiahs Dance Company, Colasanti Tropical Gardens, DeGoey’s Nursery & Flowers, Dundas Excavating, Enchanted Adventure Party, Fehr Car Wash, Highbury Canco, Jem Limousine, Leamington Agriculture Society, Leamington Farmer’s Market, Leamington Fire Department, Leamington Flyers, Leamington Public Works, O.P.P. , Point Pelee National Park, Public Safety Services, Realty House, Southern Logistics, Southpoint Publishing, Toys for Tots and Unifab.

Thank you also to all the sponsors who donated gifts for the Christmas Parade Fundraiser, it is because of you that we can keep the community parade so successful!

Thank you to ALL the dedicated volunteers! You helped pull off another great community parade!

A special thank you for the crew at the Public Works department for all their hard work preparing the town and parade for this wonderful night.

Thank you to Cordele Green for MC’ing this year’s parade; awesome job as usual.

Thank you to our judges this evening Julie Mellows -Canadian Tire (Sponsor)– Bill Dunn -Leamington Town Councillor and representative from the Christmas Parade Committee John Barnett. Not an easy job at all!

Here are this year’s winners:

Best Church: St John’s Anglican Church

Best School: Southshore Christian School

Best Non Profit: Leamington Farmer’s Market with close 2nd to Crime Stoppers

Best Commercial - Small Business: Realty House with close 2nd to At Your Bark & Call

Best Commercial - Large Business: Plant Products with close 2nd to Fort Dearborn

Best Overall: Gore Hill Public School

Thank you to all the participants – once again, you worked hard on your entries, you brought your best and you WOWED our community.

Can’t wait to see what next year brings! Be sure to mark your calendars for the 2018 Leamington Christmas Parade on Saturday November 24th at 6:00pm.

Change Minister Catherine McKenna establish an Independent Panel of Stakeholders to undertake a strategic review of federal Great Lakes and St. Lawrence investments and programs with a view to increasing investment and improving programming to protect the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence.

“We cannot overestimate the importance of immediate decisive action to ensure the longterm health of the Great Lakes,” said Chatham-Kent mayor Randy Hope. “This is not a situation where we get a second chance. There comes a tipping point when damage is irreversible. We cannot afford to reach that point.”

“Despite years of effort by all levels of government, we are not keeping up with the compounding stressors and new threats to the Great Lakes,” said Tony Maas, of Freshwater Future. “We need to up our game to combat the impacts of climate change, agricultural and urban run-off, new chemicals, invasive species and habitat loss.”

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, Freshwater Future, Council of the Great Lakes Region, Strategies Saint Laurent and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and other key stakeholders met with Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna while in Ottawa to propose a Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Collaborative Strategy to find ways to accelerate and amplify the impact of investments and programs to protect and restore the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence.

“We are inspired by the success of the US Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which demonstrated how federal commitment and financing transformed the shorelines and communities of the Great Lakes,” said Paul Dyster, mayor of Niagara Falls, NY, and chair of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, a binational coalition of mayors. “We are committed to working together to achieve the same success here in Canada.”

The groups are proposing the creation of an Independent Panel of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Stakeholders to undertake a strategic review of federal programs and investments to better support the existing Structural Programs, such as the St. Lawrence Action Plan and the ZIP Program, to meet commitments and priorities identified under existing Great Lakes and St. Lawrence intergovernmental agreements and plans. The Independent Panel would then consult with stakeholders on recommended investments and programming to address the priorities effectively. Given their critical stake in Great Lakes and St. Lawrence management, the governments of Québec and Ontario, and First Nations and Métis political leadership would also be asked to participate in this process.

“A healthy Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Region is essential for the success of the Canadian economy, said Mark Fisher, president and CEO of the Council of the Great Lakes Region. “Our global competitiveness and our ability to attract talent rests on protecting our greatest asset – our high quality of life on the shores of the greatest freshwater resource in the world.”

The connection between the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence as one eco-region is of particular interest to the collaborative partners. There is currently no plan that tackles the greatest threats to both systems, particularly the risk of introducing Asian carp into the St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes system via Lake Michigan.

“The waters of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence play a critical role in sustaining the health of one-fifth of all fish species in North America, said Robert Lambe, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. “Asian carp pose an existential threat to indigenous fish and recreational and commercial fishing in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence.”

For more information on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Collaborative Strategy, go to www.glslcities.org/collaborative.

SA Kettle Campaign

underway

By Bryan Jessop

The season has again arrived for Leamington’s Salvation Army to seek public support for positive ‘change’ in the community.

The local division of the charitable group’s annual Christmas Kettle Campaign began Monday, Nov. 20 and this year, will run until Saturday, Dec. 23. Last year’s goal of $107,000 — surpassed by about $11,000 thanks to a successful push late in the drive — has been bumped up to $110,000 for 2017.

Early in this year’s campaign, Salvation Army representatives commended a participating retailer for its success from last year. Leamington Salvation Army Lieutenants Brad and Wavie Webster and Christmas Kettle Campaign coordinator Kimberly Heaton presented a plaque to Leamington’s Wal Mart Thursday, Nov. 23 for the store’s achievement as last year’s top Kettle fundraiser. The plaque, emblazed with Wal Mart’s 2016 total of $26,323.05, was handed to store manager Bruce Howard. The amount was up signiﬁcantly from it’s previous year’s collection of just over $19,000.

“It’s quite an honour as both manager of the store and part of the community,” Howard said. “It’s amazing how this store can pull together to help those in need.”

Just prior to the presentation, Heaton explained that she’d like to see Leamington’s Wal Mart reach the $27,000 mark this year — an objective Howard himself raised to an even $30,000.

“Whether you’re donating or volunteering, you’re helping neighbours you didn’t even know you’re helping.”

— Kimberly Heaton

“I think we can do an increase of three- to four-thousand more,” he explained. “With 3,500 people coming through per day, we know there’ll be results. Everyone’s very generous. If there’s any community that can do it, it’s this one.”

Other businesses stepping forward as Christmas Kettle locations this year include Giant Tiger, Real Canadian Superstore, Freshco, Food Basics and the LCBO in Leamington and Zehrs, Freshco and the LCBO branches in Kingsville. The Pelee Island LCBO is expected to take delivery of its kettle by December 1 while kettles also appear annually at Kingsville and Leamington Christmas parades as well as

CILISKA EXCAVATING

at Leamington Flyers Thursday home games. The Zehr’s location will also serve as a pilot for the Paper Kettle project, where donors can have their names applied to a paper kettle cutout that will be displayed in the store’s windows.

This year’s Leamington-Kingsville-Pelee Island campaign is again being orchestrated by Joan and Art Cocks, who arrange schedules for 30 volunteers per week for all ﬁve weeks at all participating locations on behalf of Lakepoint Family Church.

“It has been a joy and a privilege to help The Salvation Army bless our community members in need. We are looking forward to another fruitful Christmas season of giving by our awesome community,” stated Joan.

Teams have stepped forward from various sources across the local Salvation Army’s service range, including Leamington District Secondary School, Cardinal Carter, UMEI and Kingsville high schools, businesses, service groups and churches. St. John’s Anglican Church, Leamington United Church, Leamington First Baptist Church and Deer Run Road Church are among those that each take on strings of shifts for up to a full day at a time.

More than 250 volunteers return to repeat their services from year to year, as Heaton noted that she receives several calls per day from residents offering their time for a shift at one of the kettle locales. Anyone interested in volunteering

can contact Heaton at 519-329-4470.

“We always need more volunteers,” she said. “We don’t want anyone to experience volunteer fatigue. Whether you’re donating or volunteering, you’re helping neighbours you didn’t even know you’re helping.”

Each year, all money raised by the local Salvation Army for its Christmas Kettle Campaign remains in the Leamington-Kingsville area. Funds are used to offset the costs of youth programming and community dinners and soup kitchens that help ﬁll the facility’s gaps in food bank services.

Leamington Wal Mart manager Bruce Howard oﬀers words of thanks after being presented with a plaque from Leamington’s Salvation Army Lt. Brad Webster Thursday, Nov. 23.

Along with Leamington Salvation Army Lieutenants Brad and Wavie Webster and Leamington Wal Mart employees, Leamington Salvation Army Christmas Kettle coordinator Kimberly Heaton and Leamington Wal Mart manager Bruce Howard reveal a plaque to the local retailer for raising the most money through 2016’s kettle campaign — an amount of $26,323.05. Howard explained that this year, the store’s goal is $30,000.

Bank

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BOX 434 LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

The Bank Theatre Proudly Presents UNDER THE MISTLETOE

Featuring Mary & Richard with special guests Crissi Cochrane & Soul Brother Mike. Friday, December 15 & Saturday December 16. Offsite at ‘Knox Hall’ - Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Concert starts at 7:30 pm Tickets $20 and available at Counter Effects and Wharram’s Jewellers in Leamington and online at https://underthemistletoe.bpt.me

The Bank Theatre in partnership with Faith Mennonite Church Proudly Presents THE INNKEEPERS’ SON

A community Christmas musical written for children by local playwright Barry Bergen. Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Show starts at 6:30 pm. Offsite at Fatih Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk Street, Leamington. Admission is pass the hat.

DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE

December 22, 2017, January 26, February 23 and March 23, 2018. “Knox Hall” - Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S. Leamington.

NOTICE

The Bank Theatre Board Meeting will not be held in December. Watch our website for January, 2018 Board meeting information.

RENOVATIONS

During renovations at The Bank Theatre upcoming events will be held at offsite locations. Visit our website for updates. www.banktheatre.com

THE BANK THEATRE MATCHING FUND CAMPAIGN

The Municipality of Leamington will match dollar for dollar, all private and corporate donations within a 6 month deadline. Naming rights, individual and corporate giving options and information is available on our website. A canvassing campaign by The Bank Theatre volunteers has begun. To learn more visit our sponsorship pages at www.banktheatre. com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Our volunteers are the heart of The Bank Theatre! Postering, ushering, greeting, concessions, front of house, stage and venue set up, and more! Join our dynamic and growing organization. Visit our website or contact banktheatre@ gmail.com

Old-fashioned holiday fun at the Homestead

The John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area will celebrate this year’s holiday season in pioneer style with the Eve of St. Nicholas special event on Sunday, December 10 from 12 noon-4 p.m.

Among the merriment, visitors can find two of St. Nicholas’ historic counterparts – Belsnickel and Ruprecht. These figures not only have the ‘naughty and nice’ list close at hand – they also come with a host of other long-lost holiday accoutrements including a sleigh and coal!

As it would have been in the Park family time, the 1850s house and farm are resplendently decorated with natural forest materials. Get hands-on with the holiday fun by stringing popcorn, baking a gingerbread cookie on the hearth, ornament making, and enjoying 19th century toys and games. Demonstrations of blacksmithing, woodcarving, fireplace cooking and more are also on the list of experiences.

“Perhaps the most popular is the chance for guests to meet St. Nick’s white mare,” said Kris Ives, Homestead Curator/Education Coordinator. “Many people don’t know that St. Nicholas’ sleigh was piloted with a white mare before reindeer came into the picture!”

There will also be the age-old Celtic winter tradition of wassailing at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to celebrate the year’s bountiful harvest.

The Homestead is located at 915 County Rd. 50 at the corner of Iler Rd. on the shore of Lake Erie.

The Bank Theatre begins matching funds campaign

The Bank Theatre, the beautiful neoclassical 100-yearold former Bank of Montreal building at 10 Erie Street South, and the acquired 6 Erie Street South building in uptown Leamington will see significant improvements and restructuring, and in late spring 2018 will reopen as a premiere destination for arts and culture.

Improvements to Canada’s most southerly dedicated theatre will include box office, interior and exterior upgrades, washroom facilities and more.

To complete the final stage of the renovation and continue to provide the community a quality, modern and accessible performance space, The Bank Theatre is launching a canvass of the area to gather funds for the next building phase.

As announced Monday, October 23, the Municipality of Leamington will match dollar for dollar all donations from the private and corporate sector up to $400,000 in a six-month time frame.

“Donations are coming in; fundraising efforts are well underway by our committees and volunteers. The Bank Theatre plays an important role in revitalizing the uptown landscape, as well as bringing tourism into Leamington, which in turn is a win for our community as a whole,” said The Bank Theatre president Ursula Tiessen, who is excited to continue the momentum. “The Bank Theatre strives to become a premiere destination for the best in live, local, national and international theatre productions, dance and concerts in our state-of-the-art facility. All of us at The Bank Theatre are committed and excited to see this project through to completion. We are very grateful for the past support the community has given to arts and culture and we look forward to your continued engagement and support in this campaign!”

Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $20, as The Bank Theatre – Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre is a charitable organization.

Donations large and small are appreciated. Cheques made payable to The Bank Theatre can be dropped off

or mailed to the Municipality of Leamington, 111 Erie St. N., Leamington N8H 2Z9. Naming rights, chair sponsorship, individual and corporate giving options, architect renderings and information are available by visiting the www.banktheatre.com

Visitors can enjoy horse drawn carriage rides at the Eve of St. Nicholas special event at John R. Park Homestead.

Local couple donates new building to Erie Shores Hospice

By Pat Bailey

A local couple has come through with a very special gift for the community – just in time for Christmas. It’s a gift that will continue to give for many years to come.

Don and Kathy Mastronardi, a retired Leamington couple, were looking for a way to assist the community in memory of their parents, Umberto and Mary Mastronardi and Roy and Betty Hockaday. After much thought, the couple chose the Erie Shores Campus of Hospice Windsor-Essex County as the recipient of their generous gift.

On Monday, November 27, Joan McSweeney, board of directors of the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County, along with Sheila McBrayne, chair of the Erie Shores Health Foundation Board, announced the hospice will become home to a new welcome centre/training facility.

McSweeney was ecstatic with the Mastronardi’s generous gift. She said the new building will allow the hospice to meet all of the needs it dreamed of — space for counselling sessions, programs, training, yoga, meetings, children’s play area and receptions.

McSweeney said the new Hospice Welcome Centre will be 4,500 square-feet and will be built immediately south of the Erie Shores Residential Home.

“It will include an area where hospice programs can be offered to family members and patients, and to anyone facing a life-altering diagnosis,” said McSweeney, “or for persons caring for them.”

She said there will be two large adjoining rooms, one named for the Mastronardis and the other for the Hockadays, that will open into one grand reception area.

She said space will also be provided for administrative offices and storage.

In coming to a decision on where to bestow the gift, Kathy said, “We sat down with our kids and told them about the gift we were planning to give to Erie Shores Hospice and they were totally thrilled.”

“They were especially excited that the building would honour their grandparents,” added Don.

Board members were thrilled by the news.

“The generosity and commitment by the donors in this area is something quite remarkable. It’s a dream come true for Erie Shores Hospice,” said Carol Derbyshire, Hospice Executive Director.

Derbyshire said Don and Kathy are just the latest example of how truly wonderful the

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giving spirit is in this area.

McSweeney said the Mastronardis have supported local events and community projects for many years through corporate donations and have continued their selfless ways into their retirement.

The plans and drawings are being designed by Dan Amicone, architect and owner of Architecttura Inc. of Windsor.

Amicone and partner Carmen Brunone have supported hospice projects for years.

The Erie Shores Hospice Campus is a 10-bed residential home and the first satellite location opened in Canada. The services and programs for the Leamington location are provided by the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County and fundraising for operational costs is handled by the Erie Shores Health Foundation.

Joan McSweeney (left), member of the board of directors for the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County, and Sheila McBrayne, chair of the Erie Shores Health Foundation Board, announced Monday, Nov. 27 that a new Hospice Welcome Centre will be built on this site, immediately south of the Erie Shores Residential Home, thanks to a generous donation made by a local Leamington couple, Don and Kathy Mastronardi.

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Students pitch improvement plans to mayor

By Bryan Jessop

They’re not old enough to vote — or even drive — but a group of Leamington District Secondary School students proved themselves capable of coming up with ideas to make their community a better place to live.

Leamington mayor John Paterson, manager of planning services Danielle Truax and mangaer of communications and public relations Lindsay Gammon paid a visit to combined Grade 9 geography classes at LDSS to hear Community Improvement Plan projects and ideas on how to improve the aesthetics, safety and quality of life for speciﬁc properties within the municipality. The presentations were made upon completion of projects where pupils visited and studied pre-selected regions of Leamington to determine how positive adjustments and modiﬁcations could be made.

The projects and presentations to the municipal leaders were similar to a gathering made by LDSS Grade 9 students at council chambers on Erie Street North four years ago.

The more recent version of the presentations were led by LDSS teachers Heather Poublon and Angie Couvillon.

“This time, they were more intensiﬁed — we’ve added to it since last time,” explained Poublon. “The students put a lot of time into coming up with ideas on how Leamington can be a more livable community and they (Paterson, Truax and Gammon) were impressed.”

“The students put a lot of time into coming up with ideas on how Leamington can be a more livable community and they were impressed.”

Following about a dozen presentations, Paterson and his municipal cohorts asked questions on the recommendations made within each project while the mayor also explained why each idea could or could not potentially come to fruition. While students explained their proposals — each averaging about ﬁve minutes in length — Truax took notes to later present to municipal council and administration. Paterson also offered feedback on how to acquire additional information on each individual or team’s selected property.

In creating their projects, students utilized and/or suggested sustainable building products, local vegetation and environmentally friendly elements and materials. In their on-site evaluations, groups determined the safety, accessibility, structural integrity and other conditions of their selected regions before putting together their lists of recommendations.

Last month, the LDSS Grade 9 geography classes received a visit from Windsor Police Services director of planning and physical resources Barry Horrobin. During his stay, Horrobin explained the importance and details of CPTED — Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design — that the students later applied during their assessments and ‘audits’ of properties throughout Leamington. At each site, students went through checklists to determine if adequate lighting, maintenance and safety measures were being utilized.

Presentations made to Paterson, Truax and Gammon included updates to the train station, upgrades for various alleyways and installing murals along the Greenway trails.

Grade 9 geography students at Leamington District Secondary School present their Community Improvement Plan projects to Leamington manager of planning services Danielle Truax, Mayor John Paterson and manager of communications and public relations Lindsay Gammon during their visit to the school Wednesday, Nov. 22.

Leamington manager of communications and public relations Lindsay Gammon, Mayor John Paterson, manager of planning services Danielle Truax and Leamington District Secondary School teacher Heather Poublon — along with a gathering of about 50 LDSS Grade 9 geography students — gather for a photo following Community Improvement Plan presentations oﬀered to the municipal guests Wednesday, Nov. 22. Presentations were made by individual students and groups of two who spent the previous weeks studying speciﬁc properties within Leamington to develop ideas on how they could be improved.

Heather Poublon

Mary Rempel

Mary Rempel (nee Boese) passed away peacefully at the Mennonite Home after each and every one of her children and grandchildren were able to say their goodbyes, on Monday, November 20, 2017, one month after being diagnosed with cancer.

She left an amazing legacy of welcoming all to her table, showing compassion and kindness, unconditional love, being non judgmental, and giving countless hours of volunteering, especially to the Thrift on Mill (Et Cetera Shoppe) and the Mennonite Home. We experienced unexpected blessings in our conversations, especially while at Hospice.

Reunited with her loving husband, Nick, caring mother of Shirley (Paul), Jane (Kenny), Ken (Sania), Debbie (Erwin), and Diane (Randy). Mary had 11 grandchildren, Tim, Michael, Rachel, Michael, Jamie, Nicholas, Adam, Stephanie, Shawn, Joel and Kellie Dawn, and 18 greatgrandchildren.

The family would like to thank the caring people and staff at Erie Shores Hospice and the Leamington Mennonite Home, especially Linda Tiessen.

Visitation was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street Leamington 519-326-2631 on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., Leamington at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

In kindness, memorial donations to Southwestern Ontario Gleaners and the Leamington Mennonite Home would be greatly appreciated.

Online condolences can be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Joyce E. Bates

Joyce E. Bates, R.N., nee Cascadden, born August 29, 1932, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Algonac, Michigan.

Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Bates. Cherished mother of Diane and Dennis Bogan, Brenda and Glen Coomer, Debra and Carl Beauvais, Patricia and Arthur Coomer, Thomas and Patricia Bates. Survived by her four brothers, Floyd, Lyle, Ted and Murray.

Funeral Service was held at Oaklawn Cemetery Chapel, Agonac, Michigan, on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.

Walter Pope

On Sunday, November 26, 2017, Walter Pope passed away peacefully in his 89th year, surrounded by his family, at the Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens, Leamington.

Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Vera Joyce (Fuller), sister Gwen (Tig) Pote, daughter Julie Larade (Phil), son Todd Pope (Deb), grandchildren Brock Larade (Alysha), Devin Larade (Kairna), Marla Larade (Ryan), Sarah and Rebecca Pope, great-grandson Maverick Larade, as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by Flora Pope (mother), William Pope (father), Judy Pope (sister) and Phyllis Stockwell (sister). With respect for Walter’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends will be received for visitation at the C. Stuart Sykes Funeral Home, 91 Division St. S., Kingsville, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, November 30 and Friday, December 1 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home chapel.

In lieu of ﬂowers, please consider donations to OlindaRuthven United Church general fund or the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be left at www.sykesfuneralhome.ca

Parents

mail or drop letters off to:

What would I give to clasp his hand

His happy face to see. To hear his voice and see his smile That meant so much to me.

In our hearts his memory lingers

Sweetly tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear dad That we do not think of you. Always in our hearts. From your loving family BRENDA & ROBERT (SHORTY) WALLACE

ANGIE STAMATOPOULOS (FEATHERSTONE)

ANGIE

The day I lost you, and for a time it felt as though my life had ended.

But loss has taught me many things, and now I face each day with hope and memories to help me on my way. And although I am filled with sadness that you are no longer here, Your influence still guides me as I feel you near. What we share will never die It lives within my heart and through our children bringing strength and comfort while we are apart.

Loving Husband

December 2, 2013

MOMMY

We still say I Love You, but now there's no reply We always feel your presence

As if you never left our side We remember your comforting voice. And now not a sound. Only echoes from the past follow us around.

Although you're always by our side, We can't hold or hug you again. The reason why God took you we all find hard to understand.

Love Bailey, Macy, Daria, Niko

miss your infectious laugh, your sense of humour, those captivating eyes, that mischievous smile and your beautiful spirit but most of all we miss you William.

We miss you everyday Will. You will never be forgotten.

‘Tis the Season...

Let Erin, Mark, Keira or Jim help you with your Holiday Greetings to the community in our yearly Christmas Greetings Section published on Wed. December 20, 2017 ~ AD DEADLINE IS FRIDAY DECEMBER 8 AT 4:30 PM ~ This special section will also include Kids Letters to Santa and pictures from local elementary schools. It offers you HIGH READERSHIP and it will be a Holiday Keepsake that includes your business name and support!

SOUP ’N SALAD LUNCHEON to beneﬁt Canadian Cancer Society, Wednesday, November 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (or while supplies last) at the Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W. Enjoy 30+ delicious soups, salad bar, breads, beverages, dessert. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at door. Advance tickets: Century 21 Leamington or Kingsville and at Portuguese Club. More info: John Woelk at c21johnwoelk@hotmail. com or 519-791-2868.

IT’S DINOVEMBER AT RUTHVEN LIBRARYStomp, 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.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE - Saturday, December 2 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington, from 8:00 a.m. until sold out. $4.50 per dozen.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, LUNCHEON, BAKE SALE & MARKETPLACE - Saturday, December 2 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Faith Reformed Church, 1115 Seacliff Dr., Kingsville (at Graham Sd. Rd). Free admission. Something for everyone!

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.

WHEATLEY SANTA CLAUS PARADE - Sunday, December 3 starting at 12:30 p.m. Parade begins on Moore St. and heads north on Erie St. to Wheatley Arena. Kids are invited to visit Santa upstairs at the Legion following the parade. Hosted by Wheatley Legion. For more info or to be part of the parade, contact June Rutt at 519-825-4560.

WHEATLEY LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY BAKE

SALE on Sunday, December 3 following the Santa Claus Parade which starts at 12:30 p.m., downstairs at Wheatley Legion, 27 Erie St. N.

TAX STRATEGIES FOR RETIREES FREE INFO

SESSION on Tuesday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. at South Essex Community Council (ADP Room), 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Topics: CPP and OAS; common tax errors; do you have enough money?; RIF and RRSPs; tax efﬁcient gifts of money. Register with Katja at kwuerch@secc.on.ca

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, December 6, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New donors & walk-ins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App.

TALBOT TRAIL JR. GOLFERS AND FRIENDS ARE HOLDING A WALK-A-THON Sunday, December 10 at Talbot Trail Golf Course. Registration 1:30 p.m. Walk 2:00 p.m. Pizza party and picture taking 3:15 p.m. We need walkers and supporters. Donor forms are available at the Clubhouse or visit the following link http://www.sport4ontario.ca/ project-98--talbot-trail-golf-club.html.

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.

“SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS” GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM - Tuesday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Free program for anyone who is grieving at this time of year.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA on Sunday, December 17 from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon, upstairs at Wheatley Legion, 27 Erie St. N. Hey kids - don’t forget to bring your Christmas Wish List! Hosted by the Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

FOOD & FELLOWSHIP SUPPER - Monday, December 18, 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.

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 519-326-3111 to register by December 20. There is no cost or obligation. Special invitation to shutins: 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.

JOIN CONNECTIONS EARLY YEARS FAMILY CENTRE FOR ITS 8TH ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 143 (1570 Marentette Ave., Windsor). Enjoy a chicken and pasta dinner, bake sale, 50/50 draw plus chances to win great door and rafﬂe prizes. Cash bar is available. Tickets are available for $20/person. Includes dinner. Dinner and Trivia will start at 6:00 p.m. Please register online at https://tinyurl.com/connections-trivia-night-2018 or by calling Connections Early Years Family Centre at 519-252-9696.

T.O.P.S. - TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY - a support group that meets every Tuesday evening at Faith Everlasting Church, 587 Hwy. 77, Leamington. Weigh In 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free.

CAREER CLOTHING IS AVAILABLE at St. John Anglican Church Angel Cupboard for anyone who requires professional clothing to attend job interviews or for starting a new position. Call 519-3263111 and leave a message for Charlotte to set up an appointment.

IS ANGER INTERFERING WITH YOUR WORK AND HOME LIFE? Are you struggling with your anger? The CommUnity Partnership is offering a coping with anger group. This 8-week program is designed to give a better understanding of anger and provide positive coping strategies. Groups will run Wednesdays at Erie Shores HealthCare and are free of charge. More info: Community Partnership 226-348-4548 or email info@cupartner.ca

RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580.

FREE RECOVERY PROGRAMS at South Shore Health Centre, 15 John St., Leamington: Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Westover Recovery Support; Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Women Only Recovery Support; Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Guided Meditation Group; Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. SMART; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Recovery Support in Low German and Spanish; Fridays at 6:30 p.m. CA Group. Individual family and friends education and support to create a recovery plan call 519-990-2530 for an appointment.

Community CALENDAR

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

SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn and share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings held last Wednesday of every month (except July and August) at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens at 6:30 p.m. Meetings resume in September. Everyone welcome!

THE SALVATION ARMY LEAMINGTON CC YOUTH DROP-IN CENTRE open every Tuesdsay, 6:008:00 p.m. at the church, 88 Setterington St. The centre provides a safe supervised location and use of our computer lab, movies, videogames or table tennis etc. For more info contact us at 519326-4901.

MOODS DISORDER GROUP MEETS the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, 1st Floor. Info: Nancy at 519-971-4050 or nrkolah@sympatico.ca

SOUTHWEST OUTDOORS CLUB MEETS the second Tuesday of every month (except August) in the upstairs hall of the Wheatley Legion starting at 7:00 p.m.

DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAVE PARKINSON’S? Parkinson’s Support Group meets every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon at Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Facilitators: Bob Prince and Laurie Stone. Note: Individuals are encouraged to call 1-888-851-7376 before attending their ﬁrst meeting.

WHEATLEY HERITAGE SOCIETY IS OPEN TUESDAYS from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For appointments other than normal hours contact Heather Vannieuweneburg at 226-248-0382 or e-mail wheatleyheritage@gmail.com.

PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.

EARLY LEARNING & PLAY - Bring your children 0-6 years to have fun learning and playing with books, music, creative activities and more! Wheatley Area Public School, 226 Erie St. N., Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WINDSOR-ESSEX COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, 33 PRINCESS ST. IN LEAMINGTON, IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS who are interested in supporting young children Monday mornings and afternoons, 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon or 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Dodie Wilson 519-253-8481 ext. 226.

VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED. Are you a retired teacher or just enjoy working with youth? The On Track to Success Program is looking for volunteers to support high school students in Leamington with learning. Tutoring sessions are Monday to Thursday after school and in the evenings. Orientation and training provided. For more info contact Liam GIles-Hayes 519-258-0000 ext. 1181 or lgileshayes@weareunited.com

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEED FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Windsor-Essex from the Leamington and Kingsville area. If you believe that you can make a difference in a child’s life and can commit to a minimum of one year, for a few hours a week, check out the website and online orientation at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca.

MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise. It’s free, fun, and wheelchair accessible. All seniors welcome.

ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE’S DRINKING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance), 171 Erie St. N.

DO YOU ENJOY VOLUNTEERING AND MEETING PEOPLE? South Essex Community Council in Leamington is currently looking for volunteers for Meals on Wheels Delivery. If you are interested in volunteering during the morning for about 1 hour per week or as a back-up volunteer, please call Noreen or Susan at SECC - 519-326-8629 ext.381. www.secc.on.ca.

PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princess St. (Central 33) Suite 212, Leamington, offers free and conﬁdential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and conﬁdential support - 519-326-0612. Business calls: 519326-3821.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.

HELP AN ADULT LEARN ENGLISH - South Essex Community Council is currently looking for tutors for adults learning English. One afternoon or evening per week. Training/materials provided. Qualiﬁcation: Fluency in English. Great for high school seniors too! Call 519-326-8629 ext. 381 or email volunteer@secc.on.ca

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED In the Wheatley area for South Essex Community Council’s Friendly Visitors program for seniors and persons with disabilities. Commitment is 1 hour per week. If you are interested in volunteering or know of someone who could beneﬁt from these services, call SECC at 519-326-8629.

EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS are held the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at the Windsor United Way ofﬁce, 300 Giles Blvd. E., Windsor. New members welcome. Info: Windsor/Essex Epilepsy Support Centre, 519890-6614, epilepsywindsor@epilepsysupport.ca or visit the website at www.epilepsysupport.ca.

CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AND HERITAGE VILLAGE (CTMHV) on the Arner Town Line is in need of volunteers to help with kids programs such as ‘Pioneer for a Day’, special events, shows, meetings, or in the museum, log cabins and period buildings, etc. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help out, contact Judy Anderson, Education and Volunteer Coordinator at CTMHV, 519-776-6909 or email education@ctmhv.com

2ND LEAMINGTON SCOUTING MEETS at the Leamington United Church, 9 John St., as follows: Beaver Scouts (age 5-7) meet Mondays from 6:15-7:30 p.m.; Cub Scouts (ages 8-10) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Scouts (age 11-13) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Venturer Scouts (age 14-17) meet Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Come check it out. For more info call 519-326-6355 or 519-326-6214.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS WINDSOR-ESSEX ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS from the Leamington area to volunteer in a group mentoring setting called On Track to Success which takes place from September to June. Info at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca/ or call 519-945-5232 ext. 23 to speak with Rose Culmone, Director of Programs.

LOOKING TO REVIVE THE ESSEX COUNTY JUNIOR FARMERS. Are you 15-29 with an interest in agriculture or farming? Contact Nic Willemsma at sirnic16@gmail.com if interested or if you have any questions. You don’t have to be from a farm to enjoy being part of this group!

Don’t veer for deer

Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is again reminding motorists to drive carefully after investigating more than 19 motor vehicle collisions involving deer since November 1. October to January is the peak time for these types of collisions, with November being the most dangerous.

To minimize the chances of being involved in a collision with deer:

• Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path, but stay in your lane. DON’T VEER FOR DEER.

• Be especially attentive from sunset to midnight and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise. These are high risk times for deer-vehicle collisions.

• Drive with caution when moving through areas known to have a large deer population. Remember if you see one deer, others are likely nearby as they often travel in herds.

• When driving at night, use high beam headlights in the absence of oncoming traffic. The high beams will better illuminate the eyes of deer on or near the roadway.

• The slower you drive in deer populated areas, the more time you will have to react if one crosses your vehicles path.

If you’re involved in a collision with a deer, or any other animal, which results in personal injury to you or your passenger(s) and/or where the vehicle damage apparently exceeds $2,000, you must report the collision to police.

Hwy 401

Enforcement

On Sunday, November 26 the Essex County OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD), Traffic Management Unit (TMU) and members from the Windsor Police Service conducted aircraft enforcement patrol and commercial motor vehicle enforcement initiatives on Highway 401 in Essex County, resulting in the following: 32 speeding violations, 1 suspended driver charged, 2 other Highway Traffic Act offences, and 6 Commercial Motor Vehicle offences – following too closely. During this initiative, a vehicle was stopped and the driver charged for travelling in excess of 145 kilometres per hour in a 100 kilometre per hour zone.

OGVG 50th annual general meeting well attended

The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) recently held their 50th Annual General Meeting at the Pelee Island Winery in Kingsville. The meeting was very well attended with over 130 members and guests in attendance to celebrate the 50th.

An election was required in District 1. Following a vote, Kevin Safrance and Hilco Tamminga were elected for a second term. Bill Heeg, Marco Hoogenboom and James Neven acclaimed their seats in District 2. The new Board of Directors for the 2017-2018 fiscal year are as follows (* indicates 1 year remaining).

District 1: Paul Mastronardi*, Hazel Farms; Jason Whitcher, Cecelia Acres;Peter Quiring*, Nature Fresh Farms; Kevin Safrance, EnviroFresh Farms; Hilco Tamminga, Truly Green.

District 2: Jan VanderHout*, Beverly Greenhouses; Mike

Vanderzwet*, St. David’s Hydroponics; Bill Heeg, Sunchoice Greenhouses; Marco Hoogenboom, Hoogenboom Family Farms; James Neven, Foothill Greenhouses.

The following growers have acclaimed a seat as Committee Persons for the 2017-2018 fiscal year.

District 1: Albert Mastronardi, Jim Slater, Rodney Wright, Jordan Kniaziew, vacant.

District 2: Trish Fournier, 4 vacant seats.

The Board will appoint members to fill vacancies as a Committee Person at an upcoming Board meeting.

About OGVG: OGVG is responsible for licensing all growers, packers and marketers of Ontario greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. Currently, OGVG has over 200 growers, representing nearly 2900 acres of high-tech hydroponic greenhouse production.

Church Directory

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352

Sunday Service 10:30 am

RCMP Musical Ride tour raised $755,169

The RCMP Musical Ride has wrapped up its special cross-country tour celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary. This year’s tour raised $755,169 for local charities and non-profit organizations.

The Musical Ride provides the public with an opportunity to experience the heritage and traditions of the RCMP. Performances also help raise funds for local charities and initiatives across Canada.

This year’s Musical Ride tour included 48 shows, in every Canadian province and the Yukon. While this represents fewer than a typical year, the coast-to-coast tour saw the Musical Ride travelling much greater distances. The Musical Ride usually concentrates performances in two provinces or regions during the tour season which runs from May to October.

Some of the communities that hosted the RCMP Musical Ride this year chose not to hold a fundraising event and instead hosted performances which were free to the public to celebrate the anniversary of Canada’s confederation. Communities also collected items for local food banks.

Each community host decides how their funds will be used. In the past, funding has supported local children’s activities, therapeutic riding programs, drug prevention programs for youth, community infrastructure or services projects.

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East Mersea P.S. Promotes Anti-Bullying

On Friday, November 24, East Mersea Public School students wore pink to promote kindness and anti-bullying awareness. From left to right are:

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East Mersea Supports

Movember

Staﬀ and students at East Mersea Public School sported mustaches for the day on Friday, November 24 in support of Movember, an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues. From left to right are Mrs. Haines, Matthew Penner, Emily Carnie and Mr. Augustine. (Submitted photos)

Fantasy of Lights kicks oﬀ

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus magically ﬂew into Kingsville on Saturday night, November 25 following the Leamington Santa Claus Parade to help them kick off the silver edition of the Kingsville Fantasy of Lights Festival.

Aided by the man responsible for the longtime partnership between the town and the Kingsvillle District High School Tech Department, Doug Doey, head of the department, was on hand to do the countdown, signaling the start of the festival and the beginning of the holiday season. With the ﬂick of the switch, Lakeside Park was suddenly transformed into a festive wonderland which was immediately followed by a thunderous display of ﬁreworks over the park.

Ashlyn Wiper, Olivia Hill and Olivia

Kingsville’s Fantasy of Lights opened Saturday night, November 25 with the ﬂick of a switch and ﬁreworks display.

Leamington Christmas Parade

The annual Leamington Christmas Parade featured an entry by Crime Stoppers, who used tips to catch up with the Grinch this year. The parade took place Saturday, Nov. 25 and was backed by a lengthy list of sponsors led by Canadian Tire.

Members of Cassiah’s Dance Company of Leamington put on a demonstration as they march their way along the parade route.

Ecole St-Michel was one of the schools that got into the Christmas spirit for the Leamington Christmas Parade this year.

Leamington Classic Cruisers Alumni member Gino DelCiancio put the holiday touches on his 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. (Southpoint Sun Photos)

Staff and students of Gore Hill Public School rode along one of several floats in this year’s Leamington Christmas Parade.

Leamington Christmas Parade by foot — or by shoulders — as they made their way along Erie Street North.

LDSS’s band offered some of the live music for the parade.

Leamington Christmas Parade participants aboard the South Shore Christian School float wave to a large crowd of spectators.

November 29, 2017 - Page 21

Riverside goalie Nicholas Manzon makes a breakaway save against Leamington’s Cameron Symons during the ﬁrst period of the WECSSAA Tier II boys hockey home opener for the Lions at Highbury Canco Arena Wednesday, Nov. 22. Leamington jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the second period and held of for a 4-3 victory. (Sun photos)

Lions hold off Rebels in season opener

By Bryan Jessop

A comfortable lead became anything but cozy, but the LDSS Lions still held on for a season opening win against Riverside in WECSSAA boys hockey action.

The Lions kicked off the 2017-18 Tier II campaign against the Riverside Rebels Wednesday, Nov. 22 at Highbury Canco Arena, where they managed to narrowly hold off a third period attack to post a 4-3 regulation victory. The Rebels arrived in Leamington looking to even their record after starting the season with a 5-3 loss to Massey a day earlier and nearly did so after narrowing a 4-0 gap into a one-goal game in the ﬁnal minute of the third.

The Lions began taking control of the game’s pace shortly after the opening faceoff, settling in to test Rebel netminder Nicholas Manzon with frequent rushes at the guest team’s net. Leamington’s persistence began paying off late in the ﬁrst, starting with an unassisted effort by four-year veteran and team captain Mason Gow. From the left side of the goal, Gow picked off a defensive zone-clearing attempt and swept in on Manzon’s net to bury a wrist shot into the top left corner.

A mere 10 seconds later, Jaxyn Lefeber took a feed from Gow and during one of many offensive rushes at the Riverside net, sent a high wrist shot off the inner right post and into the mesh.

The Lions put their power play to use early in the second, as Brett Thomas one-timed a pass by Cameron Symons from point blank range at ice level past Manzon and over the line. Leamington continued to provide most of the game’s offense for the remaining 13:29 of the middle frame, although it would be another eight minutes before the game winner was buried. After being set up by Damon Palichuk and Tanner Granger, Gow maneuvered through the Rebels’ defense for a short breakaway chance, potting a wrist shot into the short side. Riverside honed its game at both ends of the rink for the ﬁnal 15 minutes, beating veteran

the puck deep in Riverside territory as three Rebels give chase during the ﬁrst period of the Lions’ WECSSAA Tier II boys hockey season and home opener.

goalie Matt Ciliska three times while keeping the Lions from making any further additions to the scoresheet. During a power play, Scott Glover found the back of the net just over a minute after the ﬁnal frame’s opening faceoff. On yet another man advantage, Alex White buried a sharp angle wrist shot from the left of the net to cut the hosts’ second-period lead in half as the clock ticked down to just over four minutes.

In the ﬁnal minute, Glover carried the puck from end to end before sending a wrist shot into the top right corner of the Lions’ net with 36.6 seconds remaining. Riverside applied heavy pressure in the dying seconds with their net emptied for a sixth attacker, but couldn’t send an equalizer past Ciliska and fellow shot blockers.

“We had a good start, but we let our foot off the gas a little bit in the third,” explained Tony Nurse, who has returned along with Butch Rickeard to coach this year’s LDSS boys hockey team. “Our defense played well and made some good exit passes and our forechecking was strong too. We created a lot of opportunities, but didn’t ﬁnish on many of them.”

“It was a good start — we came out ﬂying,” added Gow. “We’ve got some good chemistry out there, but as the game progressed, we started to back off. It wasn’t too shabby for our ﬁrst game together, but I’d like to see us put more pucks in the net.”

The Lions are icing a younger than usual team this year, with six Grade 9 players, another handful in Grade 10 and the balance — including Gow, Ciliska, Thomas, Palichuk, Granger and Alex Stewart — in Grades 11 or 12.

“Our goal is to be competitive in all games and have the younger kids develop and understand the systems we’re using,” said Nurse. “We’d like to ﬁnish in the top four in this group while having some fun gelling as a team.”

Leamington’s next home game will be played Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 3 p.m. against the Massey Mustangs.

Leamington’s Brett Thomas maneuvers with

Jessop’s Journal

Thursday on my mind

Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 did not start on a particularly good note for me. Like most everyone else, I like to spend my days off focusing on things that do NOT relate to my job, but that particular day began with a news item I couldn’t possibly ignore.

Earlier that morning, my favourite guitar player of all time — AC/DC’s founding member Malcolm Young — died of complications relating to severe dementia at the age of 64. I’m not really a hero worshipper, but Malcolm has always been an exception. He was the one who inspired me to buy my first guitar in the summer of 1990. About six-and-a-half years ago, I narrowly lost a battle to name my son after him. Malcolm was never a flashy musician, but rather a quiet, modest performer and songwriter who did his best to avoid the spotlight. During gigs and concerts, he’d approach the front of the stage only to shout some chorus backing vocals into a microphone and then quickly retreat back to a piece of real estate to the right of Phil Rudd’s drum kit to continue strumming away at the current song’s chord progression. He happily left the crazy, on-stage antics to younger brother and lead guitarist Angus and to a lesser extent, who ever was singing at the time (Bon Scott prior to his February, 1980 death and Brian Johnson afterwards). One of the things I always admired about Malcolm was his unwavering refusal to compromise his songwriting approach. There was always some record company executive trying to convince him to adjust to whatever was trendy and popular at the time — disco in the mid 70s, punk in the late 70s, glam in the 80s, grunge in the 90s, you name it. Malcolm Young was never a household name like Keith Richards, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton or Jimi Hendrix, but he knew what he liked and he stuck with it.

Before AC/DC released its first album in the mid 70s, a friend of his older brother George gave Malcolm a beat up old Gretsch Jet Firebird. George (who died less than a month before Malcolm) and his friend were members of the Easybeats, the one-hit Australian sensation that wrote and recorded the song “Friday On My Mind.” For a while, they were as big in Australia as The Beatles were everywhere else, so it came as no surprise that they had guitars and other equipment lying around that they didn’t need. Malcolm fell in love with the weathered, not-so-aesthetically-pleasing old Gretsch, pulling the neck and middle pickups out of it and playing it as his main guitar for the next 40-plus years until his dementia worsened to the point where he retired from the band in 2014.

When it came to sticking to one’s guns, nobody out-Malcolmed Malcolm. If AC/DC was a top-secret band that had kept all their albums unreleased until earlier this year, you’d be hard pressed to figure out which one was recorded in 1977 and which one was completed in 2008. With Malcolm at the helm, they changed their style for nobody.

Like Malcolm Young, I have a thing for consistency. “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it” are words to live by. I’m an “old school” sports fan whose breakfast has been a bowl of cold cereal since I was old enough to sit at the kitchen table. In hockey, I miss the red line, division names like Norris, Smythe, Patrick and Adams, wood sticks, two minutes of four-onfour upon offsetting penalties, the Quebec Nordiques, Minnesota North Stars and Hartford

Highbury girls win in Windsor

Southpoint’s Highbury-Canco Intermediate girls team played Windsor 5 on the weekend. Through much of the game the play was in the neutral zone or the Windsor end. The Windsor goalie handled quite a few shots but too many were directed at her. Not until late in the third did Southpoint score. Jillian Iles grabbed the puck in Windsor’s left faceoff circle and blasted a shot into the top right hand corner of the net.

The game ended 1-0 in favour of Southpoint. Erica Taylor earned the shutout, making a few outstanding saves. The biggest was on a blistering shot from the top of the faceoff circle. Throwing the blocker and stick up, she deflected the puck into the corner.

Peewee Stars face Tiger Cats

The Southpoint Bailey Machining Inc. Peewee Stars welcomed the Tecumseh Tiger Cats to the Wheatley Arena Sunday afternoon.

The Tiger Cats came out flying, scoring the games first three goals of the game.

The Stars won the third period, scoring a big goal with five minutes remaining in the game. Unfortunately they were not able to score again, but it was not because of a lack of effort as the Lady Stars applied a great deal of pressure throughout the final period.

Alexa Derikx scored the lone Stars goal with assists being credited to Charlie Liebrock and Meaghan Simpson.

Whalers… heck, even the occasional tie game. Yeah, the pre-Bettman seasons of the NHL were my “good old days.”

Not that hockey is the only sport out there making pointless, gimmicky changes. In a Thursday Night Football game earlier this month, the NFL broadcasted the match up between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans with “Skycam,” a wire-suspended camera gliding back and forth about 15 feet from the field’s surface.

Why?

Good question.

Apparently, the league thought it would be cool if the match looked like a video game. If that was truly the inspiration, then for the first time that I can remember, the reason for change is dumber than the change itself. For me, that’s something that could certainly be thrown into the shuffle of different camera angles over the course of a game — but the ENTIRE 60 minutes (or even the majority of the broadcast)? No thanks.

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Actually, TNF (Thursday Night Football) itself is under constant scrutiny from fans and players alike. It began in 2006 as the league’s “Run To The Playoffs” feature and has since become a routine part of the regular season schedule. Diehard fans identified it immediately as a new cash grab for the TV networks (even The Simpsons have taken a crack at it), but to be honest, it’s never really bothered me. Sure, I never watch it because it interferes with Flyers’ home games, but I don’t see why it’s any worse than MNF (Monday Night Football, which of course interferes with Sharks’ home games).

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Wednesday, January 10

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Friday, January 12

2 ND SHOW ADDED!

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THE KING IN CONCERT

AN ELVIS TRIBUTE

Thursday, January 18 3pm & 8pm

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Saturday, January 20 4pm & 9pm

BURTON CUMMINGS AND BAND

Friday, January 26

THREE DOG NIGHT

Thursday, February 1

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In my mind, it gives the hardcore NFL fans three nights per week and unlike Sundays, there’s no need to frantically channel surf to keep up with other games. It’s actually the foundation of one of America’s most cherished Thanksgiving traditions. Thursday football and turkey dinner south of the 49th go together like guns and bullets (speaking of cherished American traditions).

In North America, Thursdays generally take a back seat only to Friday night and Saturday as times of the week worth anticipating 52 times a year. Thursday nights are seen as a time of the week to do something fun, since there’s only eight hours left to the workweek anyway. Bars are busier than on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Ditto for restaurants (ever notice how “Tuesday Night Specials” are exponentially more common than any Thursday-based meal deals? It doesn’t take much to reel in customers on Thursday evenings).

True, Thursday night will never hold a candle to Friday night — there IS still that one day of work remaining before the weekend’s official arrival. Nobody hosts ‘dancing on the coffee table with a lampshade on your head’ parties on Thursday nights, but they’re close enough to the weekend to stay up KINDA late to do something fun. That’s why I’ve always thought the Flyers (Leamington if you’re in southeast Essex, Petrolia if you’re in central Lambton) have the best night of the week for junior hockey home games.

If hockey’s not your thing, maybe a movie? Going out for dinner? Thursday Night Football?

BRYAN JESSOP

Flamingo bowling scores

The following are the Flamingo Restaurant bowling leagues scores for Nov. 13. Games Over 200: Willy Fittler 213, Al Bisson 244-214, Jack Valade 201-267, Tys Schaafsma 203, Heinz Kosempel 236-235, Alex Levchuk 203, Albert Salvati 203. Series Over 550: Willy Fittler 572, Aaron Dickau 556, Al Bisson 618, Jack Valade 643, Heinz Kosempel 650.

High Handicap Games: Jack Valade 313, Al Bisson 296, Heinz Kosempel 278, Willy Schauer 278.

High Handicap Series: Jack Valade 781, Heinz Kosempel 776, Al Bisson 774.

Standings: Fittler Farms 42, Dickau Construction 42, Rhine Danube 36, Del Fresco 32, Weil’s Food 31, S.W. Property 27.

Jack Valade bowled 2nd high single of 267 and 3rd high single handicap game for the year to-date.

Golden Years golf report

The Golden Years mini golf league welcomed new members Linda and Tony Norman to the group on Thursday, November 23 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Tony was instrumental in assisting in the development of the Golden Years group some 20 years ago when he was employed by Colasanti’s.

On this day, 40 golfers delivered another strong showing of 85 aces, including several records being set. Julia Kos was on her game, shooting 33 for 18 holes and 69 over 36 holes. She also was a member of Team Jacks with Laurie Hylton and Marie Lasi which produced a record score of 217.

A summary of the ace parade follows: Julia Kos 7; Marie Lasi 6; Doug Vickery 5; Al Christie, Laurie Hylton, Andy Orsini 4; Ron Fick, Gary Honey, Bill Mayville, Colleen Pearse, Art Sweet, Mary Anne Vickery, Bill Ward, Bryon Walker 3; Jim Allan, Tom Dewhurst, Pete Daudlin, Barbara Fick, Lloyd Honey, Betty McManus, Barb Murphy, John Murphy, Linda Norman, Mavis Rutter, Barry Sweet, Bill Taylor 2, Mary Binder, Cathy Dewhurst, Vicky Harris, Tony Norman, Bob Patchett, Al Rutter, Gerrit Vriesen 1.

Julia Kos continued her strong performance with two scores of 15 over 9 holes. Bryon Walker and Marie Lasi were close behind with 16. Notching 17 were Colleen Pearse, Bill Taylor, Mary Anne Vickery, Vicky Harris, Andy Orsini (2), Laurie Hylton and Doug Vickery.

Carding 33 over 18 holes was Julia Kos, followed closely with 35 by Andy Orsini, Laurie Hylton and Doug Vickery. Sporting 36 were Art Sweet, Tom Dewhurst, Julia Kos and Marie Lasi. Al Christie, Mary Binder, Andy Orsini and Cathy Dewhurst recorded 37, while Tom Hyatt, Colleen Pearse, Mary Anne Vickery, Jim Allan, Gary Honey, Bill Ward (2) and Mary Binder each had 38.

Julia Kos delivered 69 over 36 holes. Andy Orsini had 72, Laurie Hylton and Marie Lasi 74, Al Sweet, Bill Ward and Doug Vickery 76, Al Christie, Colleen Pearse and Gary Honey 77, and finally, Bryon Walker contributed 78.

Easily taking first place with 217 was Team Jacks (Laurie Hylton, Julia Kos, Marie Lasi). Second place with 233 went Team 8 (Andy Orsini, Al Rutter, John Murphy). Third and final spot went to Team Aces with 236 (Al Christie, Lloyd Honey, Tom Hyatt).

Golden Years golf is played every Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s. The league’s annual Christmas Breakfast will be at Colasanti’s at 9 a.m. on December 14, which will also be the last golf date for the year. The golf schedule will resume on January 4, 2018.

Kinsmen Stars shut out Wildcats

The Southpoint Leamington Kinsmen Intermediate Stars hit the road for the weekend with games at South Windsor on Saturday and Atlas Tube on Sunday.

On Saturday the Kinsmen Stars battled the Windsor Wildcats. The Stars scored the game’s only two goals in the second period en route to a big 2-0 win in EKGIHL play. Adrian Gualtieri and Syd Dries provided the Stars offence in this contest. Scoring the ever important assists were Taylor Babkirk, Krista Marshall and Syd Dries. Alyee Church scored a big shutout in the Stars’ net as she shut the door in this exciting game.

The Stars tangled with the Lakeshore Lightning on Sunday afternoon. This game saw two evenly matched teams battle from start to finish.

The Lady Stars jumped out to an early 2-0 lead; however, by the end of the first period the Lightning tied things up, scoring two goals of their own.

After a scoreless second period, this game came down to a big third period battle.

With just five minutes remaining, the Stars scored the game winner to secure a tough 3-2 win. Stars goals were scored by Paige Thompson, Rayvenne Sarkis and Kelsey Babkirk. Scoring the big assists were Kayla Collison and Adrian Gualtieri.

Bantam Stars in EKGIHL action

The Southpoint Switzer-Carty Bantam Stars played the Essex Thunder in EKGIHL action on the weekend. This was an exciting contest as both teams battled hard throughout the game. All three goals came in the second period, unfortunately only one of the three was a Stars’ goal.

The game ended with the Thunder winning by a score of 2-1. Stephanie Wiebe scored the lone goal for the Switzer-Carty Stars. Scoring assists were Erin Hopper and Mya Brown.

Atom Blue wins 3-2

The Southpoint Capitals Atom Blue squad continued their winning ways Nov. 18 by defeating Essex White by a score of 3-2.

All of the Southpoint scoring came in the first period with goals by Ethan Barnewall, Hadyn Epplett and Mason Dault. Dault’s game winner was a bar down effort as predicted pre-game by Mason himself. Assists were drawn by Nathan Omar, Dault and James Sonoski.

Goalie Nikolas Beaudion continued his hot streak, turning aside several third-period shots to preserve the win.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Nov. 20: North/South - 1st Ron Martin and Roy Trowell, 2nd Dorothy McGregor and Marie Ellwood, 3rd Pauline Mikolash and Vi Major. East/ West - 1st Dave Derbyshire and Mame Nicholson, 2nd Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 3rd Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Nov. 22: 1st Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 2nd George Hildeb-

randt and Buddy Ellwood, 3rd Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 4th Shirley Plant and Nancy Murphy. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

The Old Page... Clippings from days gone

by... November, 1991

A reflection

of success

The Junior and Senior boys soccer squads mirrored the success of one another throughout the 1991 season. Representing Wheatley Area Public School in the Area One Championships, both teams captured first place honours. They then went on to achieve consolation finalist status at the County level. Congratulations are extended to all team members, as well as their coaches, for the determination and drive they demonstrated throughout the season.

Consolation Winners in Exeter

The Gulliver Group novices emerged as Consolation champs in a recent tournament held in Exeter, posting a 3-0 shutout against Parkhill in the final game for the “B” Consolation championship. Kneeling, left to right: Jamie Bailey, Michael Bell. First row standing, left to right: Keith Whittle, Jim Elsley, Greg Price, Trevor Getty, Paul Omstead. Rear row, left to right: Ryan Willan, Michael Baldwin, Luke Owens, Josh Dawson. Absent from photo: Jordon Hatt and Darcy Omstead.

Left photo - The senior boys soccer team was comprised of the following individuals, back row, left to right: Jason Goodison, Mike Drummond, Richard Thibeault, Andrew Cronheimer, Ryan Langeman, Tim Pimentel, Jason Cabral, Dennis Barclay, Chris Renwick. Front row, left to right: Mrs. Foster (coach), Shaun Whittle, Drew Harvey, Terry Symons, Steven Resendes, Greg Meuser, Walter Andre, Nathan Dalgleish, Jarrod Omstead, Brian Andre.

Above photo - The junior boys soccer team members are as follows, back row, left to right: Tim Pimental (coach), Bob Mercer, Jeff Bailey, Tim Weil, Bob Omstead, Jeremy Tiborcz, Mike Cabral, Shane Derbyshire, Mrs. K. Corey (coach). Centre row, left to right: Ryan Getty (coach), Brandon Fuller, Nick Amaral, Billy Lovas, Jason Bell, Kevin Cabral, Trevor Getty, Isaac Quiring, Derek Pugh. Front row, left to right: Stephen Stickney, Jeremy Hickson, Philip Andre, Steven Derbyshire, Luke Owens.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you might feel like you do not measure up to others this week. How others see you is completely different from your perception. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, letting go is a hard lesson to learn this week. You may have to retire a plan that just can’t come to fruition. But don’t worry, new ideas are in the works.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, try not to hold onto negative emotions. Focus on all of the happy memories you have made with others and your mood will instantly brighten.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Honesty is the best policy, Cancer. So have that frank conversation with someone even if full disclosure can be a bit uncomfortable. Afterward, you’ll be glad you did.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Don’t underestimate your abilities, Leo. You are imaginative and creative when the mood suits you, as it will this week. Look for your muse and get started.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, stay open to external inﬂuences and you may be able to infer some things about the future that can guide you in the days ahead. It’s good to stay ahead of the curve.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, this is a good week to take stock of the people who mean the most to you. Express your feelings to these people and spend some time with them.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

A little dose of being naughty might do you some good this week, Scorpio. Call in sick from work and enjoy a day shopping or simply indulging in a little entertainment.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

You have basic needs that have to be met, and a strong network of friends and coworkers can get you through any rough patch, Sagittarius.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, although you can’t narrow it down just yet, something doesn’t feel right in your world. Keep investigating and trust your instincts.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, you have reached a crossroads where everything you have dreamed and worked for has ﬁnally converged. This is the time to enjoy the fruits of all your labor.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, rather than looking at the differences between you and someone else, look at the similarities. This is a great way to begin a friendship.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

NOVEMBER 26

Rita Ora, Singer (27) NOVEMBER 27

Jaleel White, Actor (41) NOVEMBER 28

Trey Songz, Singer (33) NOVEMBER 29

Russell Wilson, Athlete (29) NOVEMBER 30

Chrissy Teigen, Model (32) DECEMBER 1

Zoe Kravitz, Actress (30) DECEMBER 2

Charlie Puth, Singer (26)

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Cardinal Carter faces off for WECSSAA hockey

By Bryan Jessop

The Cougars girls hockey team is embarking upon the 2017-18 season shorter on experience and with a shorter bench than last year, but still plans to avoid coming up short against the competition.

leading the team behind the bench along with Chris Lapain. “We’ll run short, quick shifts and with a new goaltender, will try to run a strong defensive system with a lot of shot blocking.”

“With a short squad of 13 players, it’s going to be a learning experience for the first couple games.”

— Lisa Hedges

The Cardinal Carter squad launched the new season Monday, Nov. 27 on home ice against the Tecumseh Vista Academy Vortex. Game results were not available at press time. While this year’s Cougars team is being joined by only one Grade 9 rookie, it will at the same time compete in the WECSSAA Tier II division with considerably less seniority than in 2016-17 and nearly a full line fewer skaters on the roster. Losses to graduation in June include starting goalkeeper Alyee Church and forward Kayla Collison, among others.

“With a short squad of 13 players, it’s going to be a learning experience for the first couple games,” said coach Lisa Hedges, who’s

With Church’s departure, one of five of this year’s Grade 12 Cougars — Therese Lapain — is suiting up this season as a goaltender for the first time. Other senior year players include Bryanna Rodrigues, Alessia Quenneville, Paige Thompson and top scorer Gioia Diciocco. “These are the players that’ll help develop the other kids,” said Hedges. “With Gioia, they’ll feed off of her. She’ll be a key factor with our

offense for sure.”

Novice AEs win, lose

On Saturday afternoon the Southpoint Capitals L.J. Fleming Novice AE team travelled to Essex to take on the Ravens.

After a scoreless but entertaining first period the Caps were able to draw first blood with two and a half minutes left in the second. Isaiah

Georges and Charlie Ketler worked the puck over to a streaking Jonathan Recker, who from his own end went wide and found himself alone on the Ravens’ netminder, burying it to take the lead.

Essex evened the score early in the third but that did not deter the Caps. With four minutes remaining in the game, during a scramble at the blue line, Ben Liebrock shoveled the puck to Recker who took it in and snuck one by their goalie to regain the lead.

Southpoint was able to keep the pressure on the remainder of the way and skated home to a 2-1 victory.

Atom Grey wins 5-1 over Harrow

On Saturday, November 18 the Southpoint Capitals Atom Grey, sponsored by McDonalds, travelled to Harrow to face the Rams.

The Capitals jumped out to an early goal lead when Max Youseff scored with Dylan Marchand assisting on a nice pass for the goal.

With 2 minutes left in the first period, Owen Pimentel scored his first goal of the season, getting one through the five-hole and in the back of the Rams net. The Caps dominated with Carson Koehler, Lucas Grilo and Mario Perez constantly keeping control of the puck in the attacking zone

The first period ended with the Caps in front 2-0.

In the second period the Caps continued exceptional play by the forwards and defense working well together, led by Cole Carriero, Cole Grossmann, Cohen Kimball, Dylan Konrad and Carson Stadler. Chase Simpson and Max Youseff both found the back of the Rams net, ending the second period with a 4-0 lead.

Novice Blue takes win over Cobras

On Sunday, November 19 the Southpoint Capitals Leamington Chrysler Novice Blue travelled to Tilbury to take on Kent Cobras Black.

The Capitals had the better of the scoring chances in the first period, constantly keeping control of the puck in the attacking zone. At the 3:35 mark, Sean Amaral scored the first goal with a nice wrist shot, lifting the puck to the right corner of the net. There proved to be many opportunities for attempts on goal by Jack Williams, Jackson Weil, Logan Konrad, Max Mastronardi and London Hildebrand but the Caps were unable to get another past the Cobras goalie.

For the first time since the girls hockey program was introduced at Cardinal Carter, Chris Church will not be joining the team as a coach. With a shortage of available coaches in other winter sports, Church will be leading one of the Cougars’ boys basketball teams for the 2017-18 campaign.

The Cougars girls hockey team will compete in WECSSAA’s Tier II along with 2A cohorts Tecumseh Vista Academy, Kingsville, General Amherst and Essex, 3A schools St. Joseph’s and Massey and 1A’s Lajeunesse. Last season, Cardinal Carter finished second in the nine-team Tier II with a record of six wins, three losses and one tie, behind only General Amherst. In the quarterfinals, the Cougars were eliminated in a 2-0 score by rival Leamington, which will not be icing a team for 2017-18.

After three straight road games, Cardinal Carter will return home for a Monday, Dec. 11 match against the St. Jospeh’s Lasers, starting at 3 p.m.

On Sunday the Southpoint team again took to the road, this time to face the Riverside Rangers. This game was a spirited affair with some questionable refereeing, resulting in the Capitals playing shorthanded hockey for too much of the game.

After finding themselves down by two goals, Jonathan Recker took things into his own hands and stole the puck, chipped it by the defenseman and went in to shoot one off the post and in.

Riverside added another tally to go ahead by two leading in to the third.

Southpoint had many chances but could not find a break until Brayden Foster, Tyler Thomas and Jonathan Recker swarmed the

In the third, the Capitals kept the Rams struggling in their own zone and shots on Caps goalie Jozef Zieba to a minimum. Zieba made all but one save, playing extremely gritty in front of the net.

It was a very good win with the Capitals showing consistency in competing and execution.

Ranger players at their blue line causing a turnover. Eventually the puck squirted out to Recker who skated in and deked the goalie to get the visiting squad within one.

With their goalie on the bench for an extra attacker Southpoint came close to scoring a few times but were unable to find the equalizer, resulting in a hard fought 3-2 loss.

In the second period, on a power play, Capitals Sean Amaral, with an assist from Brent Pimentel, got one past the Cobras netminder. The Capitals again showed their understanding of teamwork with excellent passing and a strong defensive effort from Mason Wiper, Brayden Hutchingame, Brady Walker and Kyle Bradley.

The Cobras got on the board by finding the back of the Capitals net, ending the second period at 2-1.

Sonny Coppola held firm in goal in the third period, while his team went on the offense led by Chase Collins and scored 2 goals. Both assists went to Blake Epplett. Connor Rumble also scored for the Caps with a nice wraparound.

The Cobras came back late in the game with a quick goal but it wasn’t enough, and the Caps held the lead to the final buzzer, taking a 5-2 win.

Southpoint’s Max Mastronardi takes a look before making a pass to one of his teammates. (Submitted photo)

ABOVE - Brayden Foster controls puck.

RIGHT - Kayden Cook ready to shoot.

Capitals Owen Pimentel celebrates his first goal of the season. (Submitted photo)

Cardinal Carter Cougars girls hockey coach Lisa Hedges conducts a faceoff during a practice scrimmage at Unico Arena Wednesday, Nov. 22. The Cougars will play with a short bench and first-time goalie this season, which began Monday, Nov. 27 at Unico Arena against the Tecumseh Vista Academy Vortex. (Sun photos)

E-mail, call or drop off your classiﬁed ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St.

SMALL ONE BEDROOM house. In quiet neighbourhood of seniors. Incl. Fridge, stove, water, parking, and grass cutting. Available Jan. 1, 2018. Short walk to Erie St. S. shopping. Call 519992-4467 no22-tf

3 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. Main ﬂoor. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer included. Newly renovated. Across from St. Michaelʼs Church. 2 bedroom house also available. Located downtown Leamington. Call 519-8160068 no29

LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT

Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach.

Amenities include:

• library and social rooms

• new Smart Card “no coin” laundry

• beautiful lobby

• underground parking

• outdoor balconies

• FREE utilities and window coverings

• Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management. Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819

137 Erie St. South 2 bedroom units available. 2nd & 3rd floor. 13th month free. Available immediately. Call 519-791-1972

B&B MOVING & DELIVERIES - Three guys with extensive experience moving and delivering furniture. 10% senior and student discounts. For all your moving needs, call Neil for a free quote at 519-566-1366. oc11-de27

ITEMS FOR SALE

HOSPITAL BED, 2 YEARS old, $1500.00. Lift, 2 years old, $300. Call 226-3932601 or 519-324-3458. no29

B&B NEW & USED FURNITURE, Now Open at 8 Talbot West, Wheatley. Specializing in Mennonite made furniture, log furniture, poly furniture. Something for everyone. 519-566-1366. oc11-de20

CHRISTMAS & FALL HOME Decor Sale. One day only. Saturday, December 2nd, 30 Worchester, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lanterns, stars, rustic & more. no29

Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: journal@mnsi.net or sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH,

IRWIN PLUMBING - New homes, renovations, repairs. Same or next day service. Since 1999. Call Tim 519825-7245. mr8-tf

ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ ﬂoor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf

SOUTHPOINT PRINT: Envelopes, invoices, ﬂyers, postcards, brochures, booklets, drivers logs, tickets, and many other custom print jobs. Call Mallory 519-398-9098 or mallory@southpointsun.ca. tf

County Catering Wagon

• Specializing in Group Parties of Any Size!

• Steak, Chicken, Pork Chops & Perch Dinners Call: 519-791-9410 Leave Msg: 226-347-0111

WITH ONE EASY CALL! Your Classified Ad or Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas. For more information Call Today 647-350-2558, Email: kmagill@rogers.com FOR SALE

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EMPLOYMENT OPPS.

HIRING: FITTERS, WELDERS, OUTFITTERS & PLUMBERS - Steel & Aluminum Ship & Boat Building Operation. Familiarity with industrial metalworking equipment an asset. Competitive wages & benefits. Long term employment. Email resume to: careers@hikemetal.com.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!

In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

HELP WANTED

NEED A NANNY? WE do your searching and paperwork for you. We fill out all compliance paperwork for government Visa and work permit. NEED A Farm Worker? We have reliable farm workers, and free Canadian Government paperwork for WORK PERMIT and VISA. All candidates prescreened! Call (613)875-3754 or visit our website www.Comework.ca. Email: hr@comework.ca

BUS DRIVER Improvement Course. Saturday, December 9, 2017, London, Ontario -

Certificate At Successful Completion Of Course. CALL: 519-951-1605, Email: teamsafety1@bell.net

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

JC FRESH FARMS & greenhouses

JOB OPPORTUNITY

General Labour Warehouse, Vegetable Packer

Hours var y on production.

Wage: $11 60 per hour

Please fax resume to: 519-733-8059 or apply online at: www jcfreshfarms com

1M4 (519)326-3237 (ph) (519)326-8139 (fax)

DRIVER, CASUAL, FLEXIBLE

To provide transportation for those requiring access to medical care.

$14.50 hourly

Must possess:

· Valid First Aid, CPR

· Clean drivers abstract

· Clean criminal reference check

· Minimum 5 years experience

Applicants to submit their resume to: info@communitysupportcentre.ca

We are a well-established, full service law firm providing legal services to a growing list of clients in Leamington and Kingsville and the surrounding communities.

We have two positions available:

JUNIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

INTERMEDIATE LEGAL ASSISTANT

These two positions are full time positions with the successful applicants working Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. each day. Pay will be determined based on each successful applicant’s prior successes and skill levels. Group benefits are also provided.

Junior Legal Assistant

We require someone who is energetic and motivated to learn at least two areas of law in our general practice - these could be Wills, Estates, Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate, Family, Litigation, Bookkeeping. The specific areas will be determined based on the successful applicant’s skill set. You will also be responsible for reception duties at least 2 days of a 5 day work week. If you have some post-secondary education or experience in a clerical position and are interested in working in a professional office environment, this may be the perfect position for you. It is essential that you have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. All resumes received will be given consideration for this entry level position.

Intermediate Legal Assistant

The ideal candidate has post-secondary education in a legal assistant or related field with a minimum of 2 years work experience and is familiar with law office software and is interested in working in a general legal practice in one or more of our practice areas - Wills, Estates, Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate, Family, Litigation and Bookkeeping. The specific areas of support will be based on your skill set and interest areas. If you have post-secondary education or experience in a law office or related field and are interested in working as part of our highly experienced and knowledgeable legal team, have strong organizational and communication skills, are accurate, efficient and professional in your interactions with clients and co-workers, please apply to this position as set out below.

We use general office software such as Word and Outlook but also have specialized legal office software for each area of practice. You should be comfortable working in a highly computerized environment. Training is available for legal specific software applications.

If you are interested in these positions, please send your resume and cover letter by December 8th, 2017 to: lisa@rers.ca

START YOUR WAY to becoming a Survey Evaluator and earn from $150 for every survey you do weekly. If you have any further questions contact survey.services@ accountant.com. no29-de13

B&B MOVING AND DELIVERIES has a part time opening for a reliable employee. Experience an asset, but not necessary. Lifting required. Call Neil at 519-566-1366. no22-29

GENERAL GREENHOUSE LABOUR - Full time and full time/part time positions available. 40-48 hours per week, weekends/holidays. Wages $11.60/hours. Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting and other duties as assigned. No experience or education required. Apply to IPR Farms Ltd. by fax 519-326-6702 or email hriprfms@gmail.com. no22-de27

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.60/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/ wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd. 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnalcejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. no15-jan10

M&M FARMS LTD - Greenhouse Worker positions available. Responsibilities: crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work Conditions: fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling, attention to detail. working at heights, hot environment. Hours: 45+ hours a week including weekends. Wage: $11.60 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education or experience required. Must have own transportation. Please forward e-mail to mmfarms@bell.net or Fax: 519 326-8047. no8-29

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, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We are seeking GREENHOUSE

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES

• Compensation is $12.00/hr

• Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays)

• No education or experience required.

• Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse. Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009

269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED

Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.

Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage.

Permanent full time weekdays including weekends $11.60 per hour. Will train the right candidate.

Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable.

Must have own transportation. No education or experience required will train.

Apply:

Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

QUALITY MANAGER – PRODUCE

Responsibilities Include:

• Effectively manages and implements policies as they relate to produce quality, service and food safety

• Routinely monitors, verifies, trains and provides direction to Quality team on their accuracy of product grading

• Communicates daily with the sales, procurement and production on all issues related to fresh produce. Make recommendations on quality issues.

• Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping of fresh produce. Identify any issues to senior management.

• Ensure compliance with CFIA and USDA policies and procedures

• Complete daily rejection reports and identifies key customer rejection trends

• Ensures all quality specifications are up to date and distributed to organization in a timely manner

• Ensures constant communication with production team and sales team on product quality

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience in produce Industry with produce quality knowledge

• Experience with retailers quality specifications

• Famous software experience is an asset

• Must have strong time management skills with emphasis on meeting deadlines

• Highly energetic and assertive with strong leadership skills

• Excellent, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

To apply email resume to: kingsvillecareers@gmail.com

BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS

Greenhouse Worker

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting

• Checking quality of harvested produce

• Other duties as assigned

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods

• Bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail

• Working at heights, hot environment

WAGE AND HOURS:

• 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays

• Wage: 11.60/hour, seasonal, full time

No Education Required. No Experience Required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)

Notice

Special Meeting of Council

2018 Budget Review

Take Notice that Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington will review the proposed 2018 Budget on:

Tuesday, December 12, 2017 commencing at 9:00 AM and if necessary

Wednesday, December 13, 2017 commencing at 9:00 AM and Thursday, December 14, 2017 commencing at 9:00 AM in

Council Chambers, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington.

Proposed Budget documents will be available for inspection at the Municipal Office, 111 Erie Street North, between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM by Tuesday, December 5, 2017.

You may view a copy of the agenda on the municipal website at www.leamington.ca (see Agendas, Meetings and Minutes page).

The Study

Public Information Centre

E-mail, call or drop off your classiﬁed ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington

1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: journal@mnsi.net or sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH,

WHEATLEY

Notice of Public Information Centre Transit Master Plan

The Municipality of Leamington is undertaking a transit study to determine how Leamington Transit can best serve residents and businesses over the next 5 years and to develop a Transit Master Plan. Regardless of where you live in Leamington and whether you take the bus or not, the public’s input is needed.

A number of transit focus groups were undertaken during September 2017. The purpose of the Public Information Centre is to now provide all members of the public in the Municipality of Leamington with an opportunity to be informed about the Transit Master Plan study and to obtain input on what your priorities are relative to improving Leamington Transit to better meet your needs.

Date: Wednesday December 6, 2017

Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: Leamington Walmart, Front Lobby

Immediately following the public information centre, an online survey will be available at www.leamington.ca. A hard copy survey is also available for those without internet access at the reception desk of the Leamington Municipal building and at the Public Information centre. Details of the project and the Public Information Centre will be available at www.leamington.ca.

If you have any comments or questions, please contact either:

Andy Dowling Engineering Project Manager

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Tel: 519-326-5761 Ext. 1305

adowling@leamington.ca

Wally

Beck Consultant Project Manager President

Transit Consulting Network

Tel: 647-268-9301

wally.beck@becktransitconsulting.com

Call 519-398-9098 to place any of your special announcements or e-mail sun@mnsi.net

2017-2018

Flyers hold off Stars

By Bryan Jessop

Kade McKibbon of the Flyers looks for a target to receive a pass deep in St. Thomas territory during a Thursday, Oct. 5 game at Highbury Canco Arena. After being off Thursday, Nov. 23, Leamington was back in action Friday, Nov. 24 in St. Thomas against the Stars. The Flyers won the most recent game 3-2. (Sun file photo)

The Flyers killed two birds with one stone while paying a visit to St. Thomas.

Following their annual American Thanksgiving Thursday off from playing at home, the Flyers avenged a 7-6 November 3 loss to the Stars at Timken Arena while at the same time keeping pace in the battle for first place in the Western Conference. Leamington held on for a 3-2 regulation victory to remain tied with the London Nationals for first, which at the same time kept the surging Stars in the rear view mirror in the three-team race for the conference’s top spot.

The Flyers established a 3-0 lead just prior to the halfway point of the third frame before the St. Thomas power play jumped to life and made it a one-goal game with 5:33 remaining on the clock. Leamington’s defense and goalkeeper Noah Hedrick hunkered down from there to fend off attempts to force overtime despite a sixth skater joining the home team’s attack with 1:26 left to play.

the road. A victory on November 19 in St. Marys was their first as the away team since a 3-0 shutout in LaSalle on October 11. The most recent match in St. Thomas was also the first of the regular season’s second half, bringing the Flyers’ record to 167-2-1. Despite the favourable standing and ranking at 2017-18’s midway point, Piroski noted that his team still has plenty of room for improvement.

“We’ve got to be a bit better at all facets of the game,” he explained. “We’ve scored some goals, but we could be better on defense. Our offense could also be better without the puck and we could tighten things up a bit. The stats earlier in the season were a little misleading. Our goaltending won four or five of the first 10 or 11 games for us. We’ve got a lot to learn, but we’ll get better — this is a good group of guys who work hard. They’re a pleasure to coach.”

“We’ve got to be a bit better at all facets of the game...”

- Tony Piroski

“For the first two periods, we were good,” noted Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “For the third, it was the nature of the game — we were up by three and everyone became defensively-minded. From there, we were on our heels and couldn’t get off of them.”

With no shortage of penalties, Leamington went one for six on the power play while St. Thomas was two for seven. The match took on a mostly defensive tone, with the Stars outshooting their guests 26-20.

“In a smaller building like that, you don’t always get the time and space for a lot of shots,” Piroski said. “They’re (St. Thoams) a good team with arguably the best line in the league. Guys like (Adam) Keyes and (Kevin) Hu with more than 40 points… they’re dangerous every time they step onto the ice.”

Scoring started at almost precisely the midway mark of the first period, when Josh Pope-Ferguson took advantage of an impressive passing play by Griffin Robinson and Maddux Rychel to bury a power play shot past Kodie Oude Vashaar. The previous day’s Thanksgiving turkey appeared to do the two U.S. Flyers no harm, as Nathan Skulley instigated a play that ended with Kenny Styles giving Leamington a 2-0 advantage. Kade McKibbon also drew a helper on the only second period tally.

The Flyers next home game will be played Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7:10 p.m. against the Stars.

Rest of the West

The LaSalle Vipers doubled the Sarnia Legionnaires 6-3 on November 22 while the London Nationals came out on top 8-5 against the Chatham Maroons. Sarnia doubled the St. Marys Lincolns 4-2 on Thursday, followed by a win for the Komoka Kings against the Strathroy Rockets by the same score. Also on Friday, London nipped the Lincolns 3-2. Sarnia thumped Komoka 8-1 on Saturday as St. Thomas defeated Strathroy 4-2. On Sunday, London handed a 2-1 loss to LaSalle for sole possession of first place while Chatham came out on top 8-1 against St. Marys.

The Stars outshot the Flyers 11-5 in the third period, but Blake Bain started the scoring with his eighth of the season 44 seconds prior to the halfway point. The game winner was assisted by Robinson and Rychel. Hu replied for St. Thomas with his 17th of the season during the man advantage. Exactly two minutes later, Mason Millman closed the gap further for the match’s final tally.

The win was Leamington’s second straight on

Peter Fleming of the Stars poke’s at the puck while the Flyers’ Dylan Weston maneuvers with it behind the St. Thomas net. (Sun

photo)

The Flyers’ Zach Guilbeault and Stars’ Jackson Brown battle for control of the puck behind the St. Thomas net during the first period of a Thursday, Oct. 5 game at Highbury Canco Arena. (SUN file photo)

Peter Fleming of the Stars poke’s at the puck while the Flyers’ Dylan Weston maneuvers with it behind the St. Thomas net. (Sun file photo)