Leamington Uptown Master Plan is underway
The Municipality of Leamington has retained the services of RC Spencer Associates Inc., Consulting Engineers, to undertake the development of a Leamington Uptown Master Plan. Council and Administration are seeking a fresh new look at traffic, infrastructure, public spaces and the parking needs of the uptown core.
A Master Plan will enable Leamington to develop attractive streetscaping and efficient choices for pedestrians, bicycles and transit, in concert with automobiles and convenient, accessible parking.
“This has been, and remains, one of Council’s priority issues,” said Mayor John Paterson. “While we have strengthened several bylaws to assist in improving the uptown, and with several property purchases and clean-ups we have completed, Council and Administration recognize there is still a lot of work to be done. This Master Plan will allow us to move ahead with concepts accepted in previous public open houses. We look forward to shovel-in-the ground developments in 2018 and welcome positive input from the public on a go-forward basis.”
The Uptown Master Plan project team includes engineers, land use planners and landscape architects who will work together to build on existing efforts, engage the community, gather feedback and develop a vision that is easily implemented for an enhanced Uptown Leamington.
The study area includes the boundaries of the Uptown Leamington Business Improvement Area and the adjacent areas of Marlborough Street to the south, Leamington Municipal Building to the north, Victoria Avenue to the east and Fox Street to the west. There will be a focus on Mill Street West with a sewer separation, reconstruction and beautification initiative planned for construction early in 2018.
“We are thrilled to have this project underway,” noted BIA president Lisa Bradt. “Feedback is important and we want to hear from everyone.”
There will be invited focus groups held for members of the Uptown BIA and a Public Information Centre on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 3-7 p.m. at the Leamington Arts Centre. The offices of RC Spencer Associates at 18 Talbot St. West are available as an informal drop-in centre during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.) where input and feedback is welcome during the course of the study.
More information is available at www.leamington.ca. Check the website often to obtain updates on the Uptown Master Plan progress and a full list of upcoming community consultation events.
Habitat for Humanity demolishes eyesore to build home with local family
Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex plans to reclaim the property at 64 Askew in Leamington and build quality affordable housing with a local family. The first step in the process was demolishing the derelict house in order to prepare for a spring 2018 build.
This lot was made available to Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex through the support of the Municipality of Leamington. Habitat homes are also made possible through financial donations and the operation of two ReStores.
Established in 1994 Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex is a non-profit, faith-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. To date, Habitat for Humanity has built 62 homes in Windsor-Essex.
“A Habitat home is a strong foundation for a family, an opportunity on which they can build a better life,” said Fiona Coughlin, Executive Director. “We’re excited to rebuild on this site because we know that strong and stable homes build strong and stable communities.”
Hard working families who are dreaming of home ownership but are experiencing barriers to their dream are encouraged to apply at habitatwindsor.org
To qualify, families must be currently living in substandard housing. They also must put in 500 hours of sweat equity to build the home, and be able to afford a zero down payment, zero interest, geared to income mortgage.
“Through shelter we empower. A decent place to live and an affordable mortgage helps homeowners save more, earn their own equity, and invest in education. Affordable home ownership is a real bricks and mortar way to break the cycle of poverty,” added Coughlin.
You can support Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex at the ReStore at 1 Iroquois Rd., Unit 2 in Leamington or 3064 Devon Dr., Windsor, or donate online at habitatwindsor.org
Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex Executive Director Fiona Coughlin (left) and Operations Manager Pamela Breault.
Trees planted in new LDSS courtyard to honour Robinson-Holland-Fuller clan
By C. Scott Holland
The history of land ownership on Oak St. West where the new Leamington District Secondary School sits is one of immense interest. Several historical names pop up as owners prior to the Robinson family taking over. An 1881 map of the area shows that Lewis Wigle owned a huge swath of land from Talbot St. West beside the MCR railway line and stretching south to Seacliffe Drive.
By 1895, two prominent Leamington families – the Askews and the Jacksons – had taken some of the land along the south side of Oak St. West. Then James Bradford, a cofounder of the Leamington Golf and Country Club (1926), possessed it for a number of years.
The Robinson family has a lineage which goes back several centuries. Joseph S. Robinson came to Essex County from Northumberland, England, and settled here in 1850. At that time there were approximately 75 people in all of Mersea Township. Joseph met a Detroit, Michigan, woman named Einore Tuttle and they married in Detroit that same year. Their third child, Lionel Heppel Robinson, was born in 1857 and would acquire a broken section of land on Oak St. West (Jan. 24, 1909) which included a piece of land granted to the Windsor, Essex and Lake Shore Railway line. That strip split the acreage and some 30 years later became the street we know today as Ellison. It was via this route that the railway would connect to Erie St. and eventually downtown Leamington.
Lionel H. Robinson’s youngest of seven children, Clarence H., settled on the property and erected a large red brick house circa 1914. After marrying Helen Marjorie Mundy on Oct. 16, 1916, he would farm the large section of land
and turn it into Robinson Orchards. Together Clarence’s family of six boys operated the farm and a second one on Robson Road until about 1980. The main crop was peaches, but there were also plums and greenhouses in which they grew mostly cucumbers. Many of the grandchildren and the family members who survive today recall helping out and doing things like picking beans and carrots, as well as doing greenhouse chores.
While the six boys worked both farms, the eldest girl, Madeline, would raise a family after marrying Ray Holland, a WW II veteran and Heinz employee. The youngest, Eleanor, would marry Ever-
ett Fuller, a Kingsville fisherman, and she would eventually live in the house her family had built. Eldest son George took over the farm operation on the north side of Robson Rd. This Robinson farm was widely known for its cherry and apple crops and hence came the street name Cherry Lane. Harold, Ken, Ron and Don were the main ones to farm the land. Lionel, whose forte was being a mechanic, operated a garage for a number of years and finished his career with Heinz.
The Robinson-Holland-Fuller families have honoured their ancestors by planting nine trees at the new LDSS. With the help and expertise of Peanut Centre Nursery, some of the LDSS eco students took part in the planting and learned
a great deal about proper tree planting procedures. Great-grandson of Clarence H. Robinson, C. Scott Holland, was on hand for the occasion on Fri., Oct. 20 and echoed the sentiment of LDSS principal Kyle Berard: “In a few years these trees will give the courtyard a beautiful canopy of shade while the red oak (in the traffic island) will echo the other one on the site’s eastern side” (near where the original Robinson family homestead sat).
The eight locusts of sunburst and shade varieties plus one red oak signify the Robinson-Holland-Fuller ancestors on whose land the majority of the new high school is located. The trees are in memory of Clarence and Helen Robinson, plus children Madeline and husband Ray Holland, George H. and wife Arlene, Ken and wife Bonnie, Harold and wife Vera, Lionel and wife Beryl, Ron and wife Audrey, Don and wife Joy, and Eleanor and husband Everett Fuller.
A memorial plaque will be erected in the courtyard at a later date. In the meantime, the family is pleased that present and future students, as well as visitors, will enjoy this splendid area of the school.
A red oak tree in honour of Clarence and Helen Robinson on whose farm much the majority of the new LDSS sits is held by oldest great-grandson C. Scott Holland as LDSS eco students surround him. To the far left are three members of the Peanut Centre Nursery crew who assisted and instructed the students on the proper care and planting of the nine donated trees. (Photo credit: Kyle Berard)
Cónsul de México expresses appreciation for support
I was very pleased on the story published on October 11, 2017, regarding the celebration of the Fiestas Patrias event at the Roma Club in Leamington.
This is an event organized by the Consulate of Mexico in Leamington, in partnership with the Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP), and is open to the migrant workers and the public of the Windsor-Essex area. It is a celebration of Mexican Independence, the National Day of some Central American countries, but also a celebration of multiculturalism and diversity in the Leamington area.
Since last year, we have the valuable support of the Roma Club, who generously granted the use of its facilities for our event. This opportunity gave more visibility to the celebration and allowed more people of the community (Mexican workers, Caribbean workers and, most important, the Leamington and Kingsville communities) to be part of our fiesta.
We want to make public recognition and express our gratitude to the Board of the Roma Club for being so supportive to our workers and to the Leamington community. They are becoming a very important partner in this important activity for the Mexican migrant workers and the people of the Municipality of Windsor.
Thank you for your attention and valuable support.
– Alberto Bernal Acero, Cónsul De México, Leamington
Nominees sought for Conservation Awards
Do you know of an organization or individual who has made a significant environmental contribution to the Essex Region? If so, Essex Region Conservation wants to hear from you.
The 2017 Conservation Awards will honour and recognize those in the community who have made outstanding contributions towards improving our natural environment, sustaining and enriching the Essex Region as the Place for Life.
The annual Awards will be presented to individuals and organizations in four categories:
• The Youth Award recognizes a youth leader who has undertaken habitat or conservation projects or activities and is a student in the elementary or secondary schools of the region.
• The Education Award for excellence in conservation education programs or projects in schools, organizations, companies, youth groups, etc.
• The Volunteer Award for outstanding effort in volunteering time and services for conservation programs and projects.
• The Environmental Achievement Award for programs or projects which have enhanced the region’s environment in a significant way. In addition to individuals and organizations, municipalities can also be nominated for environmental achievements.
Nominations can be submitted online at www.erca. org/conservation-awards, or by clicking the About ERCA page and the ‘Conservation Awards’ tab, or nominators can simply write a one-page summary of the individual or organizational accomplishments that merit the receipt of the award. Be sure to include the category, name, address and phone number of the nominee, in addition to your own name, address and telephone number.
Nominations close on Friday, December 15, 2017. The awards, presented since 1992, will be announced at ERCA’s Annual General Meeting in January 2018.
Mariah Carey contest winner
New Baby?
Southpoint Publishing Inc. advertising sales representative Mallory Wright presents two tickets to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
An act
of remembrance
As we approach Remembrance Day, my thoughts go directly to my dad, who was stationed overseas during the Second World War.
He was one of seven sons born to Gracie and Forest (Pat) Ribble on the farm down on what is now Deer Run Road.
I believe five of the seven served in the Canadian Armed Forces during the war.
Just the fact that they all came back alive is a miracle in itself, when you think about the odds.
So many local Wheatley and Leamington young men went over there and never returned. Some are buried in military cemeteries in Belgium, France or Italy.
My uncle Bob Sovie, a Korean War vet who also spent some time in the forces at the tail end of WWII, still resides in Leamington and shares his stories from time-to-time.
A few years back, I wrote a story about Leamington’s Fred Roach, who was the tail gunner aboard the LW682 Halifax bomber.
The fateful flight occurred on May 13, 1944 as the LW682 was returning from a successful bombing run over Louvain, Belgium. It was shot down about 1 a.m.
All aboard perished, although Leamington’s Roach and fellow gunner Jack Summerhayes and pilot Wib Bentz were never found.
In September, 1997, the plane was found in a Belgian swamp and inside the fuselage were the remains of the three missing flyers.
I remember speaking to Marjorie Wyse, Fred’s younger sister, at the time that I did the story. She made the trip over for the service for the three flyers, held in Belgium two months later. She was given his lighter and watch.
She remembered him as a typical farm boy and a great baseball player, as I’m sure many of those that did not return were.
Ironically, the funeral service was attended by Martin Drewes, the German fighter pilot who shot them down. I remember Marjorie saying she met him and shook his hand but really didn’t know how to react.
This is just one of thousands of stories of war that involved local kids sent to defend freedom and democracy from a notorious dictator.
My dad’s story had a happy ending, as he and all of his brothers returned from the war. I seem to remember that one of them was captured and spent time as a prisoner, but I’m not certain of that story.
My father’s only action was part of a misguided battle in the Aleutian Islands where they briefly battled the Americans, each thinking the other was a Japanese force that had vacated the island only hours before.
Back he came to Leamington, where he settled in as a fisherman and raised a family of four kids with my mom.
Fred Roach didn’t have that luxury and that’s what Remembrance Day is all about.
Thousands of Canadian men and women paid that supreme sacrifice, willing to do whatever it takes to preserve what we had then, and what we have today. So, it’s more than just a time to reflect on those we may have known. It’s a time to reflect on all of them and what they did for this great country.
Great uses for “winegar”
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This issue’s question comes from Doug in LaSalle: I enjoyed a previous article on what to do with “leftover” wine… how about “spoiled” wine?
Great question, Doug, and while I hope that you don’t have to deal with “spoiled” wine often, here are some ways to work with it.
When a wine is left exposed to oxygen for too long, the bacteria in the wine starts converting the wine’s sugar and alcohol into acetic acid, i.e. vinegar. Not to fear! You can still use the “winegar” in cooking, especially in dishes that are boiled, braised or stewed. Use it as a marinade – the wine’s acidity and tannins will help to break down the fibers in the meat (this can be very handy for gamier meats, or just your favourite steak). Making hamburgers? Make a reduction from the wine and some brown sugar to season the beef. Make your own red wine jelly, or a red wine reduction to drizzle over your steak, mushrooms, seasonal fruit or – yes, I’m serious – chocolate cake!
On the more interesting side, luxury spas offer wine baths, so why not add some of that red wine to your own homemade bath/spa experience? That’s right… pour it right into the tub and take full-body advantage of the antioxidants and polyphenols that are the purported “up” side to drinking wine. If you (once again) think I’ve spent too much time soak-
ing in my own wine bath, do an Internet search for Vinotherapy.
Want to give new life to some material, napkins, tablecloth, etc? Use wine to create your own dye. We all know how easily red wine can stain, so use that to your advantage! Use the wine straight up or reduce it in an old saucepan to intensify the colour.
How about using white wine to remove a red wine stain? Okay, it won’t completely remove the stain, but if you catch the red wine spill while it’s still wet, pour some white wine over it and blot – DON’T RUB – the spot. The white wine will basically dilute the red wine and make the soon-to-be-stain easier to clean with traditional cleaning methods.
If you have a compost bin and the contents need a bit of moisture, throw in some wine. While large amounts of the acid in wine can end up killing off the bacteria in your compost bin, a cup or so shouldn’t do any harm.
Finally, since the wine is on its way to becoming vinegar as it is, why not simply let that process continue and make your own vinegar? It takes a few months, but homemade vinegar is usually more flavourful than what you’ll buy off the shelf at your local grocery store. Search the Internet for wonderful recipes!
MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings
CARMEN DANNER
Let’s Wine Together
WW II: One man’s story
On the night of August 18, 1942, twenty-one year old Lance Corporal George D. Brown of Leamington, a member of the Essex Scottish Regiment out of Windsor, boarded a ship in England to cross the English Channel. A well planned strike by the Allies to attack the German-occupied port of Dieppe, France during the Second World War had begun.
Virtually all of continental Europe was under German occupation by this point, and the Germans were well prepared for the Canadians.
“Our troops were all out on deck and you could feel the tension and fear very heavy in the air,” he later relayed to his family. “We were all told to write one last letter home just in case we did not survive.”
George’s letter did indeed reach his mother, after which she was informed that he was one of the missing. This turned out to be incorrect and she was assured shortly thereafter that he was indeed alive and well.
The only information George ever shared with his family about that grisly night revolved around watching his buddies “shot and blown up all around him.” The disastrous Dieppe raid has been documented as the bloodiest single day for Canada’s military in the entire war. The battle was an utter failure.
Young George was only 19 when he enlisted in the Canadian Navy in 1939, yet after a brief three months he was informed that he was not suitable as he was not born on Canadian soil. Leaving the Navy, he quickly joined the Canadian Army for which he was deemed suitable. They sent him off to England where he trained for two years before wading ashore and landing on Red Beach at 5 a.m. on August 19, 1942.
George was born into a Mennonite family in Ukraine in 1921 and at age five his family was among a wave of 21,000 German/ Russian immigrants who flocked from Russia to Canada in hopes of maintaining exemption from military service and preserving their cultural and religious life.
George spent his teenage years swimming in Lake Erie at Union Beach with his best friend Doug Fuller, who had a boat. They enjoyed frequent outings to Pelee Island, with Doug navigating his vessel and George swimming along beside it. His goal was to successfully swim all the way to the Island. At boot camp in England the fellows had a chance to reconnect and even had professional photos taken together. Not surprisingly, Doug was
Sun By Louise Wiens
planning on becoming a navigator.
In the dusk, steep cliffs could be seen looming in the distance as the Canadian Essex Scottish, the first regiment to step on land, approached the port that morning. The massive tires of the Allied tanks quickly became stuck on the pebbly shore and they could not advance. Many Canadians died at the water’s edge, others in the sea. Only 370 Canadians managed to escape the beach at Dieppe: 1,600 stayed there, 500 of them dead, the rest prisoners. Within ten hours the Allies retreated, acknowledging defeat.
A well circulated photo amongst historians, known as “Brown and Green on Red Beach” in the Time Life book “The Second Front” about WW II, depicts George and a comrade lying side by side on their backs on the stony shore beside an abandoned tank.
A landing craft is burning in the water. George is clutching his forehead, and his helmet is lying several feet away. His pants are ripped.
A pink scar on his shoulder would forever remind him of a shrapnel wound for the rest of his days. The head of his buddy Lt. Green is heavily bandaged as he lies on a wooden gurney awaiting rescue. He does not survive his injuries.
George became one of the 2,000 Canadian and British prisoners marched in a grim parade through the streets of Dieppe by the Germans. He was held in a churchyard in town, yet before he was searched, questioned and registered, he crafted a bold plan. He vowed not to be sent to a Prisoner of War (POW) camp in Germany, since as an ethnic German himself, having good command of the language, he knew he could be charged and executed for treason.
As darkness descended he jumped the church fence, ran back to the water’s edge and began his daring swim
to freedom. George was clinging to a floating device 14 miles off shore when he spotted a rescue craft. He had just enough strength to lift his arm, which was enough to attract their attention.
After two years of rehab with the British Red Cross in St. James Park, London, George commenced more training. He then boarded ship #299 and once again crossed the English Channel, landing on Juno Beach in the D-Day Battle of Normandy as part of the Canadian 2nd Division. The cover of the Time Life book on WW II portrays hundreds of heavily armed soldiers, including what his family state appears to be George, disembarking the vessel and wading into the water. Some are carrying not only rifles, but also bicycles.
This invasion of June 6, 1944 on the north coast of France by the Western Allies of WW II is known as the largest strike in history. Hitler has been documented as saying on that morning, “Those idiots, thank God they have finally made a landing.”
The Germans surrendered, but it took months to liberate France and Holland and drive the Germans back. George stayed on two more years and helped liberate a transient concentration camp. This may have been Westerbrook in Holland.
A photo in The Windsor Star dated 1946 shows a jubilant George reunited with his mother and sister at the
train station. Soon thereafter he met his future wife, Helen Depelsmaeker, at Diana Sweets restaurant where she waited tables. They married in 1949 and had three children. Son Doug was born on August 18, the same date on which George had boarded that ill fated ship destined for Dieppe. He drove truck for Mastronardi Produce and then for H.J. Heinz for 37 years. He enjoyed fishing and golfing and adored his grandkids.
In April 2017, sisters Judy Ropchan of Leamington and Shelley Brown of Vancouver retraced their father’s steps. They brought home a few small stones from Red Beach, found the tombstone of Lt. Green on the outskirts of Dieppe, and also the grave of Doug Fuller, who was shot down in Normandy, in Grossbeck Cemetery in Holland.
I too have visited these cemeteries where grateful and dedicated locals continue to lovingly tend the countless immaculate landscaped plots of Canada’s fallen heroes. The women found the church where
their father was held that terrifying night, as well as what they believe to be the street which led him back to the English Channel and to freedom. George’s
This photo, known as “Brown and Green on Red Beach” in The Second Front, a Time Life book about WW II, depicts George Brown and a comrade on the stony shore beside an abandoned tank. George is clutching his forehead and his helmet is lying several feet away. His pants are ripped. A pink scar on his shoulder would forever remind him of a shrapnel wound for
Lance Corporal George D. Brown of Leamington, a member of the Essex Scottish Regiment, Second World War.
name can be found on a plaque at the Canadian Museum in Normandy. At a celebration at Vimy (Continued on page 7)
in the
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
You will welcome this week as a time for renewal, Aries. That means surrounding yourself with easygoing people and engaging in various relaxing activities.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, no matter the demands that are put on your time right now, you must take some time to retreat and focus on your well-being. This may mean staying out of the limelight.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, if you’ve felt misunderstood recently, do not worry. Things will finally be righted, and you will be able to smooth over any miscommunications with others.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
This is a week of activity directly related to your earning potential, Cancer. It is time to get your financial house in order, devoting your time to budgets.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
You are proud of new plans and are now feeling invincible, Leo. There is so much potential coming your way that it may be slightly overwhelming processing it all.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, you may have been quietly working on a project that no one has had a clue about. This endeavor will soon be revealed to everyone close to you, showcasing your creativity.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, you might feel like you have lost a bit of your relationship magic, but in the department of winning friends, you can’t be beat. People are lining up to know you.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
You are not going to do anything halfway this week, Scorpio. Come to think of it, you never do things halfway. Nevertheless, be cautious and considerate with your pursuits.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, you are not the type of person who is willing to settle. This week, in regard to your career, you will demonstrate just how eager you are to get ahead.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, the greatest asset you can have this week is the capacity to communicate. Always express your feelings clearly so that nothing can be misconstrued.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Relationship matters are on the mend, Aquarius. You couldn’t be happier with the changes. You’re not prone to going it alone, and having a mate at your side is key.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, associates and friends have been cautious and guarded, leading you to believe you should act the same way. Don’t follow the crowd.
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LDSS 1978 reunion planned
If you graduated in 1978 from Leamington District Secondary School, your classmates would like to hear from you.
There is a 40-year Reunion being planned for July 12 through 15, 2018 in Leamington.
Many events are planned, including breakfast, meet and greet, family picnic and a 40-year dinner-dance celebration at the Roma Club.
The reunion organizers are trying to reach all grads from that year so they can update everyone’s information. If you are one of them, please contact Brad Frederick at LDSSBrad@gmail.com and update your information. You can also log on to the website set up for the reunion at ldss1978.com
WW II:
One man’s story
(Continued from page 5)
Ridge the sisters shook hands with Prime Minister Trudeau and his wife, Prince Charles and General Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces.
George and Helen returned several times to Red Beach and George was there with other veterans for the 40th anniversary celebrations.
Judy states, “My dad knew personally the price paid for our freedom and lived the rest of his life with gratefulness and happiness. He had a big personality and a big heart and loved people from all walks of life. He treated everyone with the same respect and friendliness and could talk to anyone anywhere. Every year on Remembrance Day he proudly marched in the parade and attended the Cenotaph ceremony followed by dinner at the Legion with the other vets. On Sunday, November 10, 1991, at the age of 70, Dad held a styrofoam cross in church and everyone came forward to pin their poppies on it. The next day he did not have the strength to attend the ceremonies but had dinner at the Legion where he spoke with Bryon Knight, who played in the Essex Scottish Bagpipe band. Two hours later Dad returned home, sat
Cardinal Carter Students Conduct “We Scare Hunger” Campaign
On October 31 the “Me to We” teams at Cardinal Carter High School and Cardinal Carter Middle School took action to mobilize youth around local hunger issues. The students participated in We Charity’s annual campaign entitled “We Scare Hunger”. With the combined forces of the High School and Middle School clubs, the campaign resulted in a total of 3,200 food items collected. These items were donated to the
and The
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Lovely Fall Sunrise
down in his chair and peacefully passed on. Three days later at his funeral, Bryon played the bagpipes just as Dad had requested of him.”
At the cemetery Bryon played “Amazing Grace”.
His mother, Grace Knight, is a war bride from England. His father, Donald, and his uncle, Harold, both served with the Essex Scottish, fought at Dieppe and were captured.
In August 2017 The Windsor Star featured 94-year-old Lance-Corp. Everett Maracle of Redford, Michigan, believed possibly to be the last known survivor of the Essex Scottish Regiment of the Dieppe Raid. After being released from a POW camp he never did return to Europe.
Judy is not sure if her dad did indeed ever swim all the way to Pelee Island.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank
Bridge - Leamington Youth Resource Centre.
It was a beautiful morning drive into Leamington on Monday, October 23 and a great way to welcome the fall weather. The photo was submitted by Angie Couvillon, a teacher at Leamington District Secondary School.
Awesome Halloween Display
Free after school program
ACCESS’ Leamington After School Program operates out of Queen of Peace Elementary and is FREE for children in grades 1 through 8. The program is part of Ontario’s Active After School Strategy and aims to help children get active, develop healthy eating habits, gain confidence and do better in school, all of which helps to decrease childhood obesity and violence.
Each day the children receive a nutritious snack, homework assistance, and education on personal health, safety and relationships. Participants also have the opportunity to participate in physical activities and develop social skills.
The Leamington After School program has spaces available. For more information or to register your child call Lianne at 519-324-5005 or visit www.accesscounty.ca
Literary characters at Gore Hill
Last week, Gore Hill Public School invited students to dress as their favourite storybook character. Principal’s Council awarded prizes to the most creative and original costumes. The school also hosted a pumpkin decorating contest where classes were invited to transform their pumpkin into a storybook character.
Right - Gore Hill students dressed as literary characters, left to right, Shea Tatomir (Pinkalicious Mermaid), Emily Paquette (Jasmin), Kavan Wales (King Kong), Mackenzie Wiebe (Princess and the Pea) and Principal Bill Cervini (Cat and the Hat).
Erie Street in Kingsville was even a little more eerie on Halloween night. Trick or treaters – well, the brave ones – enjoyed the frightening display set up by Rob Thibert. Thibert, who currently lives in Windsor, treated the local youngsters to the Halloween display that he tirelessly set up on the lawn at his grandma’s house, the home where he grew up. (SUN photo)
Winners of the “Dress Like a Literary Character” contest sponsored by Principal’s Council are, left to right, Tyler Wilson (Invisible Man), Ryan Klassen (Emoji), Zach Paine (Crazy Cat Lady), Raelyn Derbyshire (Maleficent), Jorgie D’Amico (Dorothy), Blake D’Amico (Big Bad Wolf), Brett Segedin (Where’s Waldo), Lucas Stickles (Pete the Cat).
Guest Michael Curran and Grade 8 teacher David Kostanjevec look on as Cardinal Carter Middle School robotics team ‘Rain Regents’ members Tyson Antunes, Logan Jardim and Dawson Raheb explain the functions of their creation during an appreciation event at the school Tuesday, Oct. 24. All three CCMS teams will take part in a regional competition Sunday, Dec. 3 at St. Clair College in Windsor.
CCMS robotics team prepares for regionals
By Bryan Jessop
Thanks in part to the support of local businesses, three Cardinal Carter Middle School robotics teams are well underway in preparing for competition.
The group of about 30 Grade 7, 8 and Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School Grade 9 students welcomed representatives of the five area businesses who’ve helped the three teams design and develop Lego-based robots to an appreciation demonstration at CCMS Tuesday, Oct. 24.
The robotics group as a whole extended their gratitude to Leamington Domino’s for financial support, Canadian Tire for parts and supplies, Uniquely Yours Bedding and Bath for team shirts, Jaz Marketing for coding support and Custom Concepts for three “Raspberry Pies” — complex, heavily customizable computer systems used for coding and to detect and display data. Prior to demonstrations, each local corporate sponsor was given a memento as a gesture of appreciation for the support they’ve offered since this year’s robotics program launched during the second week of school in September.
The robotics teams at CCMS are being guided by teachers Rima Mastronardi, David Kostanjevec and Ida Ricci-Minaudo. The volunteer program began at the school with its first year of operation last year, when it combined Grade 7 and 8 pupils from Queen of Peace and St. Louis Catholic Elementary Schools. For its inaugural season, its two teams — one of boys and the other of girls — both advanced from the annual regional to provincial competition. This year, Cardinal Carter Middle School has formed three teams — one of Grade 9 students and the other two each combinations of Grade 7 and 8 students, dubbed Rain Regents, “Mist”ery Solvers and Leamington Live Wires.
The trio of teams have been working on their creations for nearly two months, taking turns with the school’s robotics room each Monday to Friday for the 75 minutes prior to the start of classes, during lunch hour and after school up to 5:30 p.m. All three groups will participate in this year’s regional event, to be hosted by St. Clair College’s Windsor campus Sunday, Dec. 3.
Teams are evaluated on three elements of their performances, starting with core values — the ability of the members to operate and work together effectively as members of a team. Secondly, teams are assessed on their robots’ design, build and the coding process used to perform specific tasks or missions. Lastly, innovation is graded in consideration of each entry’s ability to research and implement ideas.
“This isn’t just something we’re doing so we can win,” explained Grade 8 CCMS student Linda Pham, who formally welcomed guests to the October 24 demonstration. “We’re here because we want to learn something new, we want to have fun. It’s a totally new experience.”
Other students also expressed sentiments of appreciation for the technologically-driven opportunity.
“I like the whole idea of everyone getting together to do this,” noted Grade 9 student James Makhlouf, who was also involved in the CCMS robotics program last year. “With Grade 7s and 8s being combined last year, a lot of us didn’t know each other. Through this process, we were given the chance to get to know each other better.”
“It’s nice to learn new skills,” added Aaron Belanger. “We get to experience something you wouldn’t see on a regular school day. It’s very unique.”
Prior to regionals in Windsor, the three CCMS teams will make presentations on their creations to other schools as a means of
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In early October, Bob and Lavoine Patchett visited the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Cesena, Italy. This cemetery is the final resting place of 307 Canadian Servicemen from the Second World War, including two of Wheatley’s Hometown Heroes. They are Private Roy Hyatt and Corporal John Imeson. Mrs. Patchett attended their headstones with their pictures from the banners in Wheatley.
Roy Hyatt is Mrs. Patchett’s brother and John Imeson is Mrs. Patchett’s brother-in-law.
preparing for competition. Teams that advance will be invited to attend the provincial event in February and if successful there, will qualify for nationals in the spring.
“It was great to be able to go to a competition and see how it all worked,” said Joel Kress, also a Grade 9 Cardinal Carter student who was a part of last year’s CCMS boys team. “It really helped with making presentations in front of a class. It really built confidence.”
Mrs. Lavoine Patchett in Cesena, Italy, at the Commonwealth War Cemetery gravesite of her brother Roy Hyatt, who paid the supreme sacrifice during World War II. (Photo submitted)
Local handler, canine compete internationally
By Bryan Jessop
One of Leamington’s ‘top dog’ athletes has made an impression on both national and international stages.
Along with owner/trainer Deloni Leslie, the four-year-old mixed breed dog known by the name Safari-Ari — or Ari for short — ventured out to Knoxville, Tennessee for the annual DockDogs World Championships. The team finished 12th after competing in all four disciplines — the Speed Retrieve, Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Iron Dog. Ari finished in the middle of the field among about 25 dogs from around the world in the Sonic Division, the highest level of competition.
“It wasn’t her best performance, but I was pretty happy with 12th place,” said Deloni, who describes Ari as both pet and athlete. “We were up against a team that set a new world record, so the competition was really tough.”
“We had a very successful season in 2017 — there were a lot of first- and second-place finishes.”
— Deloni Leslie
In the Speed Retrieve at Knoxville, a new record of 4.3 seconds was set by a Whippet, eclipsing the former record of 4.7 seconds. Ari, which Deloni suspects is a Collie/Shepherd mix, had previously clocked a personal best of 5.646 seconds in the Speed Retrieve, a 58-foot combination of a dock and pool where the dog sprints, ‘dives’ and swims to retrieve a toy or ‘bumper’ at the far end of the pool. Currently, that time ranks her first in Canada. Ari, weighing 45 pounds at the age of four, has leapt a personal best of 24’ 5” in Big Air, essentially a long jump event into a pool. In the Big Air — where a toy is suspended by a string or rope eight feet from the edge of a pool and raised by two inches intervals after each successful attempt — Ari has established a personal best of 6’ 2”. For the Iron Dog, a combination of all three events, Ari’s best of 2,988.36 points ranks her first across Canada for 2017. Also this year, Ari and Deloni were the DockDogs People’s Choice Award nominee for Most Exciting Team. Nationally, Ari is ranked fifth in Big Air and sixth in Extreme Vertical. Last year, the Leamington-based duo attended the World Dock Diving Championships in Dubuque, Iowa, placing second in the Speed Retrieve’s Nitro Division. Ari also made her way into the finals in Dueling Dogs — a side-by-side ‘drag race’ version of the Speed Retrieve. Ari and Deloni have already been invited to attend next year’s Dueling Dogs World Championships — which will be held separately from the other event — in April. If Leslie chooses to attend, it will be their first event of the 2018 season.
The most localized competition Ari has entered was Amherstburg’s Woofaroo, held in August. The gathering utilizes a portable rig where equipment can be set up and taken apart on site. The closest permanent Dock Diving facility is located in Caledonia, where Ari and Deloni compete in club events with Ontario Dock Dogs. They have also attended competitions in the Ottawa area. Leslie explained that Dock Diving events have brought with them a great deal of travel, but also noted that the busy schedule has been worthwhile.
“We had a very successful season in 2017 — there were a lot of first- and second-place finishes,” Deloni said. “She (Ari) got a little better each time, although Knoxville wasn’t her best.”
Safari-Ari became Leslie’s first dog as an adult after moving back to Leamington from Toronto. She acquired Ari as a puppy and found her to be extremely active. Searching for a method for her new four-legged friend to channel her energy, Deloni discovered competitive dog sports. As a team, they’ve accumulated two shower curtain rods — one for each total season they’ve now completed — full of medals.
Typically, Labradors are the most popular breed for dock diving games, although mixed breeds and Malinois — a type frequently mistaken for German Shepherds — are also common.
Safari-Ari, a four-year-old mixed breed from Leamington, competes at Woofaroo in August, 2017 in Amherstburg. Ari, owned and trained by Deloni Leslie, recently competed at the 2017 DockDog World Championships in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she finished 12th amongst the world’s best competitors.
& Mersea
Historical Society holds 20th Heritage Awards
By C. Scott Holland
The 20th annual Leamington and Mersea Historical Society’s Heritage Awards Banquet was held Friday evening, November 3 at the Roma Club. It was a fabulous night and one that the 110 in attendance will not forget.
The five award winners were: the John Huy family and the Peter Enns family (both were honoured as Heritage or Historic First Family); Leamington Lions Club (Heritage or Historic Organization or Group); the late Rob Schmidt (Heritage or Historic Contribution – Posthumous); and Grant Bowman (Heritage or Historic Contribution - Living).
There were a few surprises. Accolades for the five winners were abundant and each one was very deserving of the award.
One of the first unscripted parts of the evening came at the end of the fun bit of trivia when LMHS president Paul Bunnett-Jones was given a gift as a token of thanks for his years of hard work in keeping the Society a thriving entity. As well, Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls presented the Society with a special provincial certificate commemorating the 20th edition of the Heritage Awards.
The theme that echoed most throughout the night was stated best by Leamington Mayor John Paterson and MPP Nicholls, as both noted “the strong amount of work, dedication and volunteering that the winners give to the community.” Likewise, the Society itself reflects not only the culture, history and heritage that is so prevalent in this area but also manages to preserve it, promote it and display it. Those attributes have been a vital part of the Society’s mandate since its inception on the fall of 1979.
The large turnout included Mayor John Paterson, Councillors Bill Dunn, John Hammond, Larry Verbeke and Tim Wilkinson, three past Leamington Lions Club presidents,
and Leamington’s Volunteer of the Year Don Nicholson.
Plans are already underway for the Heritage Awards in 2018. If anyone knows of a person or group who they believe merits a Heritage Award, contact the Leamington and Mersea Historical Society at 519326-1691 or contact them on Facebook. Information, comments and suggestions are welcome.
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Taking home the Leaminton & Mersea Historical Society award for Heritage or Historic First Family, sponsored by Uni-Fab, was the Peter Enns family. Accepting the award, presented by Eva Schmitt of Uni-Fab, was Steve Enns (centre), along with Chatham-Kent Essex MPP Rick Nicholls.
The John Huy family was also honored as a Heritage or Historic First Family, sponsored by Will Insurance Brokers. John Huy, right, accepted the award from Paul Bunnett-Jones, left.
The sons of the late Rob Schmidt were honored to accept the Heritage or Historic Contribution (Posthumous) on behalf of their father. The award, sponsored by the Municipality of Leamington Heritage Advisory Committe, was presented by Mayor John Paterson (left) and Councillor Bill Dunn (second from right) to Greg Schmidt and Scott Schmidt (right).
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14 Mill Street East, Leamington, Ontario,
519-322-2251
Date: Saturday, November 25, 2017
Lion Steve Lashmar (centre), by MPP Rick Nicholls (left) and Bill Gay.
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NOTICE
Renovations at The Bank Theatre will begin late Fall 2017 into late Spring 2018. Upcoming events will be located at an offsite location. Please check Bank Theatre Notes or our website, www.banktheatre.com, for details. Thank you.
The Municipality of Leamington will match dollar for dollar donations to The Bank Theatre from the private and corporate sector up to $400,000 within a 6 month deadline. To invest in your community theatre please visit our sponsorship pages or contact us by email. For information visit www.banktheatre.com
THE BANK THEATRE BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 pm at The Bank Theatre, 10 Erie St. S. Leamington
The Bank Theatre Proudly Presents UNDER THE MISTLETOE
Featuring Mary & Richard and opening acts Crissi Cochrane & Soul Brother Mike. Friday, December 15 & Saturday, December 16 offsite at “Knox Hall” Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S. Leamington. Tickets $20 and available only online at www.banktheatre.com
DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE
Mark your calendars! November 24, and December 22, 2017, January 26, February 23 and March 23, 2018 “Knox Hall” - Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S. Leamington, Ontario Watch our website for updates! www.banktheatre.com
IT’S DINOVEMBER AT RUTHVEN LIBRARY - Stomp, Crunch, Roooaar.... Drop in at Ruthven Library through November 30 to build, discover and learn cool facts about dinosaurs. Come and play! A fun dinosaur activity will be waiting for you each week.
SECC IS PRESENTING A CAREGIVER WORKSHOP on Thursday, November 9 at 12:00 noon. Do you take care of an aging adult? This free information session discusses topics including mental health, Alzheimer’s disease and caregiver role/strain. Light refreshment. RSVP to Katja Wuerch at 519-326-8629 or kwuerch@secc. on.ca
ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY ORCHID SHOW & SALE - November 11 & 12 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens from 10 a.m.4 p.m. both days. FREE admission. Artistic orchid arrangements and many unusual orchids. Seminars Saturday & Sunday. Photographers’ hour on Sunday, November 12 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Info: www. essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com
EMPLOYER ROUNDTABLE: HOW TO GET HIRED - Wednesday, November 15, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Essex Divic Centre, 360 Fairview Ave. W., Essex. Free event - talk to people who make hiring decisions, get inside tips on how to get hired, and meet potential employers! Continental breakfast. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ gethiredessex or call 519-326-0513 for more info.
LITTLE TOMATO CHILDREN’S THEATRE AUDITIONS for The Little Mermaid Jr. on Satuday, November 18 from 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Children age 6-18. Audition: 1-2 minutes of age appropriate Broadway show sung a cappella or a dance. Bring photo/headshot. No appointment required. Info: Little Tomato Children’s Theatre on Facebook or Sharon 519-326-5649.
BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC MEETING - Saturday, November 18, 1:00 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Kingsville.
SUN PARLOR HOME AUXILIARY CRAFT & BAKE SALE with raffle and café, Friday, November 24 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Sun Parlor Home, 175 Talbot St. E., Leamington.
SHOOTERS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB PHOTO EXHIBITION, now through Saturday, November 25 at the Leamington Arts Centre, 72 Talbot St. W. Stop by and see the fabulous framed photos that members have taken. Free admission. For club information
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and meetings visit Facebook.com. Further info: Mike at mtowne@ sympatico.ca
FREE HOT CHOCOLATE & COOKIES - Saturday, November 25 during the Leamington Christmas Parade, courtesy of St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N. Washroom facilities also available.
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.
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 519-326-3111 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
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
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.
Above - The winner of this year’s Heritage or Historic Contribution (Living), sponsored by Reid Funeral Home, was Wheatley’s Grant Bowman (second from left). The award was presented by Councillor John Hammond (left), Robert Hudders of Reid Funeral home and MPP Rick Nicholls (right).
New festival may be coming to Wheatley
By Bryan Jessop
Chatham-Kent’s most southerly community is known for celebrating what it reels in from the water, but it might also soon start taking fun to the skies.
Kite collector George Paisiovich hopes to introduce the first-ever Wheatley Kite Festival — which could also potentially go by the name Wheatley Wind Festival — for the Saturday, June 9, Sunday June 10 weekend. Paisiovich, who currently lives in London, Ont., explained that the ability to host such a festival will hinge on whether or not the required budget can be met. He noted that the event’s status will be better known within the upcoming weeks and that if it can proceed, will be held both within and around Wheatley Area Arena both indoors and on the facility’s baseball diamond surfaces.
“I want to find a way for the public to enjoy it, for people to learn how to play again.”
— George Paisiovich
The two-day event would be based on an interactive theme where visitors will be able to create, buy or bring their own kites or pinwheels. Paisiovich plans to have representatives of Community Living Chatham-Kent in attendance for the festival, which he hopes to see attract thousands of guests. The itinerary under the arena’s roof may include historical lectures and stories, indoor kite flying and on Saturday, a 5:30 p.m. banquet, awards, stories and an auction. Starting around 9:15 p.m., an illumninated ‘Night Flight’ with kites fitted with LED lighting may be featured. Paisiovich has confirmed appearances from international kite performers including the Wind Jammers of Michigan to headline with their own custom kites. If plans go ahead as intended, the festival will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday and conclude at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Should the festival proceed, street parties on Friday and Saturday evening may be presented through the Wheatley BIA.
The festival may feature several pieces from Paisiovich’s own collection, which is currently stored in a warehouse owned by a friend in Wheatley. In total, the enthusiast has more than 4,000 kites — one of the largest on Earth — featuring a wide assortment of sizes, types, designs, ages and origins from around the globe. His collection of about 1,500 North American paper kites is possibly the largest in the world while the compilation of items also includes kitebased photos, advertisements, films, paintings, clothing and other sorts of memorabilia.
Paisiovich’s collection includes German Steiff kites, a Guatemalan tissue paper Day of the Dead kite, Jacques Letorneau, Afghani and Japanese fighter kites, WWII Gibson Girl rescue kites, British Atalanta kites, Hi-Flyers from the 1960s, prop replica kites from the movies The Shipping News and The Kite Runner — the latter of which also includes a signed movie poster from author Khaled Hosseini — Chinese and Brazilian bird kites, a Japanese kite train with files written by its creator, fishing kites and one of two known existing partridge/grouse hunting kites from the 1880s.
His collection also includes five original pyramid-shaped cells created by a team of about six individuals in 1907 or 1908 for Alexander Graham Bell’s tetrahedral kites, known as early developments in the Wright brothers’ advent of manned flight. The cells were given to Paisiovich about four years ago as gifts from Bell’s descendants for a symposium he presented at the Bell Museum in Baddeck, Nova Scotia.
Paisiovich enjoyed flying kites as a child and later on — in the 1970s — rekindled his love of the pastime with the purchase of several kites in Chatham. From there, he sold a handful of them at a shop he established in Erieau in 1978.
“I probably lost more of them than I sold, but that’s okay — it was the best summer of my life,” he explained. In 2005, Paisiovich was approached by the municipal government of Pelee Island to assist in promoting the community as a tourism destination while addressing environmental issues. Three years later, he opened a kite museum that continued to operate until the fall of 2012 in the island’s Heritage Centre. A kiting festival on the island would later be featured as a 10-minute segment on The Space Channel.
Having been offered the warehouse space by a Wheatleybased friend as storage for his collection when Paisiovich moved from Burlington to London, the avid collector will now be able to categorize kites according to type and style. Some examples from the still-growing accumulation may be displayed at the festival while others could be available for visitors of all ages to put in flight. The event’s organizer explained that the top priority for his collection is to see it being enjoyed, especially by the youth community.
“Sometimes kites get broken, so I don’t get too upset about it,” he noted. “I want to find a way for the public to enjoy it, for families to learn how to play together again. That’s why we’re trying to do the Wheatley thing. This could be a great way for the people of a small community to reach out to each other. It’s an opportunity to create an experience rather than just an event. To put it simply, I want this to be about joy.”
Paisiovich noted that for the Wheatley Kite Festival to proceed, he must first ensure that expenses including supplies, equipment and rental of the arena are within budget. Anyone interested in volunteering to help organize the festival is invited to attend a meeting at the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion on Wednesday, November 15, starting at 7 p.m. So far, Paisiovich has been offered assistance from the Wheatley BIA and others as well as additional volunteers ranging in origin from Leamington and Blenheim to Cambridge as well as Ohio and New York. Promotion for the weekend event will range from signs and posters set up throughout the community and the possibility of a float in Wheatley’s upcoming Christmas parade.
“I don’t want to use government money for it,” he said. “That should be used for community projects. If an event needs government money, then it’s not sustainable.”
For more information on Paisiovich’s collection, visit the website www.thekitesumeum.com.
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George Paisiovich reveals one of the kites from the Japanese portion of his collection — a gathering of more than 4,000 — at the warehouse owned by a friend in Wheatley Tuesday, Oct. 31. Paisiovich, of London, hopes to organize a Wheatley Kite Festival at and around Wheatley Area Arena on the weekend of June 9 and 10 next year.
OBITUARY
Jacob (Jay) Koop
Jacob (Jay) Koop, 89 years, of Kingsville, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 1, 2017.
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Verina Del Ciancio
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Barbara Langpeter
February 9th, 1943 – October 20th, 2017
Leaving to mourn and miss him, wife of 64 years Helen Koop. Loving father of Patti and Ross Barnwell, Barb and Bob Dick, Bill Koop, Don Koop, and Opa of Heather and Shannon Barnwell, Kaitlyn and Carly Dick. Also mourned by sister Mary Bulbeck (Murray), brother Art Koop (Sharon). Brother-in-law Jake Fast (the late Barb), Frank Fast (Verna), George Fast (the late Elaine), Anne Fast (the late Henry), Bob Fast (Gloria), Bill Fast (Jane). Predeceased by his siblings Peter Koop and sister-inlaw Elsa, Henry Koop and sister-in-law Velma, Betty Manery and brother-in-law Lyle. Also mourned by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Jay was a dedicated family man leaving many precious memories. Jay was an auto-mechanic and operated Jay’s Auto Service in Leamington for many years. He was a longtime church sound technician and sang in many choirs over the years. In retirement he volunteered for New To You shop which funded Emmanuel Christian Academy, and the Et Cetera Shop/ Ten Thousand Villages which fund MCC. A private service will be held. Donations may be made to Erie Shores Health Foundation by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St, Leamington (519-326-2631) or at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Martin Taves
Graceful, kind, generous and loving husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, gentle warrior and friend, Martin William Taves died on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the age of 46 with his wife Laura Briggs by his side after a fierce two month battle with multiple myeloma.
He was an expert dog handler, master scholar in Medieval Martial Arts, delighted follower of the Society of Creative Anachronism, engineer, skilled guitarist, lifelong gamer, farmer, carpenter, and nurturer of long and sustained friendships.
He is predeceased by father-in-law James Briggs, survived by wife Laura Briggs, parents William and Luise Taves, siblings Krista Taves (Laurie Mecham), Gerhard Taves (Jamie Taves), Conrad Taves (Rebecca Silver Slayter), nephews Liam and Theodore, grandmother Helen Dyck, mother-in-law Sharon Reid, siblings-in-law Marlene and James, and beloved German Shepherds Bosco and Senta.
A simple gathering of remembrance and honor will take place at Faith Mennonite Church in Leamington on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
It is suggested that Martin be remembered by:
1) Dedicating a tree in his honour http:// friendsofpointpelee.com/adoptatree, http://www. twocreeks.ca/memorial-groves--peace-garden.html;
2) Supporting services for rural cancer patients, www.cancer.ca;
3) Donating to Myeloma Canada, www. myelomacanada.ca;
4) Providing a dog training scholarship, www. fenzidogsportsacademy.com;
5) Reading a story and remembering him.
Verina Del Ciancio (nee Nibbio), 94 years passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at New Beginnings Rest Home. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni Edmondo Del Ciancio. Loving mother of Ernie (Mary), Rocky, Maria Mc Intyre (the late John), Gino (Laura). Cherished grandma of Tina Wakeford (Aaron), Michael Del Ciancio, Diane Mc Intyre (Andy), James Mc Intyre, the late Robert Mc Intyre, Tony Del Ciancio, Jordan O’Brian (Chris), and great-grandma of Dominic, Gianna, Christian, Isaiah and Sophie. Predeceased by her siblings Adelina (Alesandro), Argentina (Pietro), Ernesta (Domenico), Ascenzo Nibbio, Rolando Nibbio (Emiglia). Dear sisterin-law of the late Silvino Del Ciancio (late Maria), the late Umberto Del Ciancio (late Anita), the late Corradino Del Ciancio (Angiolina), the late Cesare Del Ciancio (Elvira). Survived by several nieces and nephews.
Verina’s family would like to give a heartfelt thanks to Anthony Abraham, the staff and residents at New Beginnings for the love and wonderful care given to their mom.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers were on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Mass of the Resurrection was held on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Michael’s Parish, 21 Elliott Street, Leamington, with Fr. Tony Del Ciancio officiating. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
If you wish to donate in Verina’s memory, memorial donations made by cheque to New Beginnings Rest Home would be appreciated. Family and friends may share their memories or make an online contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Wheatley Br. 324 Legion News
By Jan Watson
Arnold Seili and Jim McClellan led the baker’s dozen of Fun Darts players with 6 wins on October 27 at Wheatley Legion. Debbie Seili and Mike Simpson won 5 games, followed by Velma Hope and Larry Evoy with 4 wins. With 3, 2 and 1 win respectively were Bonnie Evoy, April Simpson and Richard Howe – Julie Reid and Gord Crook – Tim Moore and Gerry Hucko. Debbie was the only lady doubler and dad Arnold was hot, doubling out 4 times including twice against daughter Debbie. Needless to say, Arnold came close to walking home!
Dart players – please note – there will be no Fun Darts this week.
Jason Bell was the only two-time winner at the Meat Draws that were run by Lori Gouin on October 28. The other winners were Bob Bell, Dick Whittle, June Epplett, Lee
Barbara Langpeter passed away suddenly in Albany, N.Y., during a beautiful fall colour holiday. She was the best friend and partner of Julius Langpeter in their 49 years of marriage.
She is survived by her children Erica Moir (Andrew), Julie Intepe (Ozgun), Michael (Meggin), and grandchildren Ewan and Julian Moir, who will miss her unending love. Survived by sister Deb Taylor. Born and raised in Leamington, she is predeceased by her parents Cathleen and Romio Roy and aunt Norma Dan for whom she lovingly cared during their later years.
Barbara was a licensed hairdresser and made sure that everyone in the family always had a good haircut. Barbara’s passions were service, family, travel and cooking. She was a dedicated longtime member of the Catholic Women’s League and St. Vincent de Paul Society. She also volunteered at the John R. Park Homestead, and along with her husband was one of the original members of the Friends of Cedar Creek.
Over the years she enjoyed adventures all over the world with Julius, including riding on the back of his motorcycle at age 65 from California to Harrow. Barbara’s love of cooking, baking and trying new recipes, either in the kitchen or over a campfire, will be missed by her family and many friends. She always put others ahead of herself and was a constant loving support to her family.
Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).
Mass of the Resurrection took place on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery. Donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Anne Liddle, Doug Miller, Jane Pursel, Joyce Epplett, Bill Derbyshire and Jan Watson. Ernie Banyai won the 50/50 draw.
Also please note – there will be no Meat Draws this Saturday due to Remembrance Day.
The Armistice Eve Dinner will be held this Friday upstairs at the Branch. Cocktails are 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Branch. The guest speaker for the evening will be Lt. Comm. Joseph Banke, the Regional Liaison Officer for Domestic Operations (Alberta South) for Joint Task Force West. His topic will be “Small Fleet, Big Jobs – The Evolving Mission of the Royal Canadian Navy”.
Take time to remember this Saturday November 11 all those who gave of themselves, many of whom paid the supreme sacrifice, so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. A service will be held at the Leamington Cenotaph at 10:45 a.m. In Wheatley there will be a parade from the Wheatley Legion to the Cenotaph for a 10:45 a.m. service as well. If you plan to parade, be at Wheatley Legion by about 10:15 p.m. The parade will march off at 10:30 a.m. After the service all are welcome back to the Legion for fellowship and refreshments.
The Early Bird Membership Campaign is on now until November 30. Pay your 2018 dues by then for a chance to win them back!
Coming up... November 15 General Meeting at 7:30 p.m.; November 25 to December 9 Community Chest Christmas Gift Program; November 26 (take note of date change) Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast.
OBITUARY
June Wilson
June Wilson (Stewart Hodgson), 1927-2017, late Russell (1996). Loved mom of Lynn Horton-Schaap and Arnold Schaap of London, and John and Mitzie Hodgson of Webster, Florida.
OBITUARY
Elisabeth Epp
Elisabeth Epp, 85 years passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Erie Shores HealthCare.
Anna Spaunburg
Anna “Anne” Spaunburg (nee Wahl), 97 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Erie Shores Hospice.
Beloved grandma of Michelle Horton, Christina Horton (Rick), and Terry Ward (Derek). Late great gramma of Quinn (Alex) and Saige Gramada, Danielle Graves, Jaksen and Andrew Ward. Cherished sister of Margaret Birch and Isabel Dalgleish. Loved aunt of Nancy Christ, Patty Handysides, Jane Elliott, and Randy Birch, nieces and nephews. Treasured friend of Bridgit Thorne. Predeceased by brothers John and Wally Stewart, and dear nephew David Handysides.
Memorial donations made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice will be gratefully accepted by contacting the Hammond Funeral Home, 17 Little St. S., Wheatley (519-825-7741).
“She did it her way.”
Chimczuk Museum
marks Remembrance Day
In honour of Remembrance Day, admission to the Chimczuk Museum will be free on Saturday, November 11 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The museum is located at 401 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor.
This is a great opportunity to see the new exhibit Sacrifice & Courage: The Dieppe Raid Remembered, which marks the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid (August 19th, 1942). The exhibit features photographs, artifacts, and firsthand accounts from local soldiers who fought at Dieppe. A guided tour of the exhibit will be offered at 2 p.m.
The Chimczuk Museum contains photos, stories, and artifacts collected from the many campaigns where Canadian soldiers fought for our freedom and the freedom of others around the world.
For more information, visit www.museumwindsor.ca or call Museum Windsor at 519-253-1812.
Loving wife of the late Jacob (May 17, 2017) for 62 years. Dear mother of Gerhard (Elizabeth) and Werner. Loving Oma of Renée Potvin (Troy Whittle), Derrick Epp, Ingrid Lombardo (Edward), Christine Cha (Steve), Erika Epp, and great-Oma of Amber Potvin. Cherished sister of Christa Weber (Walter). Dear sister-in-law of Martha Vogt (Michael), the late Nesi Wichmann (Friedrich), the late Gerhard, the late Dietrich. Dear niece of Elis Zimmerman, and cousin of Manfred and Helmut Zimmerman. Also survived by many nephews.
Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on
Sunday from 2-5 p.m.
Funeral service to celebrate Elisabeth’s life was held on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, Leamington. Victor Winter officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home or to the MCC (Mennonite Central Committee).
Family & friends may share their memories or make an online condolence at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Multi-vehicle collision
On Nov. 3 at approximately 6 a.m., the Kingsville OPP investigated a multi vehicle collision on Essex County Rd. 18 in Kingsville.
A three-vehicle collision involving two passenger vehicles and a tractor-trailer sent seven people to an area hospital with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing and further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Born October 18, 1920 in Nemetker, Hungary, to her parents Ignatz and Mary Wahl. Beloved wife of Walter “Bus” for 50 years. Loving mother of Cecil Somerset (Annette), Theresa Tetzlaff (Murray), Margaret McHugh (Bill), and stepdaughter Shirley Ouellette (Danny). Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren, and step-grandmother of 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Frances Wahl (late Frank) and brotherin-law Mike Homenuik (late Mary). Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses Theresa Stefan (Frank), Fred Wahl (Mary). Anne will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Anne retired from H.J. Heinz, she was an avid golfer, she and Bus were very involved and instrumental in bringing the Power Squadron program to Leamington, she was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Branch 84 Leamington and Branch 324 Wheatley, and a member of the C.W.L. St. Michael’s Parish and the Half Century Club in Leamington.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. C.W.L. Service was held Monday at 4 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 Wheatley Service was held Monday at 7 p.m.
Mass of the Resurrection was held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington. Fr. Danny Santos officiated. Cremation followed.
If you wish to donate in Anne’s memory, donations made by cheque, to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
Family and friends may share their memories or make an online donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Rotarians Step Up on Random Act of Kindness Day
Friday, November 3 was Random Act of Kindness Day and the Rotary Club of Leamington stepped up and had a great time at the Leamington Canadian Tire Store. Rotarians spent about 45 minutes handing $25 Canadian Tire Gift Cards out to random people in the store. One recipient said it restored her faith in humanity and a couple of others shared a hug with Rotarians. Leamington Rotary – Doing Good Work and Having Fun Doing it! From left to right are Rotarian Charlene Houle, Mark Dupuis of Leamington Canadian Tire, Rotarian Sandra Morley and Rotarian Donna LaPointe. (Submitted photo)
Wheatley swimmer signs with Delta
By Bryan Jessop
A Mississippi university won’t go too long without benefiting from the in-pool dedication of a local family.
Leamington District Secondary School student Maddy Lavoie officially signed her letter of intent with Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi at a celebration hosted by The Bowl and Barrel in Windsor Sunday, Nov. 5 among family, friends and various swim team cohorts. More than 80 post-secondary education institutions contacted the 17-year-old Wheatley youth in hopes of bringing her aboard to their swim teams, but she ultimately decided to go with DSU’s offer of a full ride scholarship.
“I’m definitely ready for university,” said Maddy. “I’m looking forward to working with new coaches at new facilities with a new training schedule.”
Delta State, an NCAA Division II school, brought Maddy’s older brother Cody on board four years ago with a scholarship offer. Cody will be graduating in the spring of next year while Maddy is scheduled to begin courses in exercise physiology — better known as kinesiology in Canada — starting in August. Although she has been impressed with the school since first visiting her brother there in previous seasons, she explained that her decision to select Delta wasn’t based on her sibling’s presence there alone.
“I could see how much he improved through each year, which is amazing when he was already at a top level to begin with,” Maddy said. “Everyone there treats you like family, which is great. I won’t necessarily be limited to one event for years, and that’s one of the great things about
Delta — anything can change after the first couple meets with training.”
Upon arrival at the Mississippi university, Maddy will be focusing most intently on the 200 metre individual medley, 100 metre breaststroke and 100 metre backstroke.
“What I really like about Delta is that someone can come in as a breaststroker and turn into a backstroker,” she said. “They’ll let their athletes discover any hidden talents. With dual meets, they also compete at different schools, so you’re not cooped up in the same pool all the time.”
Dual meets, where two schools will go head to head prior to Conference and NCAA competitions in the spring, will take Delta swimmers to universities in Alabama, Florida and Georgia under the guidance of head coach Dan’l Murray.
Maddy, who turns 18 in June, will have plenty of opportunity to prepare herself for competition at the NCAA level. She is currently competing with the LDSS Lions swim team, which kicks off its season this week with a meet in Windsor. Recently, she switched from the Windsor West club team to the Blenheim Blast, which trains for two hours at a time on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and participates in its first meet of the season this week in Brantford. Additionally, Maddy trains with her father Bob Lavoie three mornings per week and Monday and Wednesday evenings plus with weight training three times per week.
At LDSS, Maddy is putting her efforts into the 100 metre IM and breaststroke, the former of which she has held the OFSAA record — now at 1:04.2 — for the past two years, dethroning eventual Olympian Brittany McLean after a title time in the high 1:04s for the previous several years.
Wheatley’s Maddy Lavoie (back row, centre) was joined by a group of family, friends, coaches and teammates at the Bull and Barrel in Windsor Sunday, Nov. 5 in celebration of her signing on to a full scholarship with Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi.
Maddy Lavoie of Wheatley is accompanied by Blenheim Blast swim team head coach John Vanherk and assistant coaches Byron and Greg as she signs a letter of intent with the Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. She will join the university’s swim team starting in August of next year and in the meantime, will compete with her current Leamington District Secondary School and Blenheim club teams. (Submitted photos)
Worth remembering
Being a parent isn’t always the easiest thing in the world. My six-year-old son is one of millions who’ll complain about and resist what seems like every day-to-day requirement — supper time, bath time, bed time, brushing his teeth, cleaning the Lego pieces scattered across his bedroom floor, you name it (oddly enough, going to school every morning isn’t one of the things he whines about — must get that from his mother’s side).
As parents, it’s all we can do to keep from going berserk when our kids pitch a fit over being asked to tend to routine duties. What we tend to forget is that we bitch and complain about a million different “problems” too — the price of gas and groceries, filing income tax, home and auto repairs, credit card interest rates, mortgage payments, faulty Internet connections, slow service at a restaurant, wait times at the hospital, the weather, traffic and of course corrupt and incompetent government parties and officials.
To be honest, I’m guilty of bellyaching about every one of those things… and countless others. Like many Canadians, I’ve openly ranted about our federal and provincial governments in none too flattering a fashion. There’s been more than one Thursday evening prior to Flyers games where the conversation at my parents’ dinner table has been centered around my father and I griping about the gathering of cementheads at Parliament Hill and/or Queen’s Park. Liberal, Conservative or NDP, it doesn’t really matter — they’ve all been the focal point of our tirades at one point or another. At times, it probably gets to the point where my mother looks FORWARD to our conversations about classic cars and sports.
Since the advent of social media, we’ve all been granted instant access to our own personal little soapboxes to criticize municipal, provincial and national governments. How long has it been since you’ve read someone offer their two cents on (or post a scathing cartoon/photo of) Trump, Trudeau or Wynne? Probably not very long.
I should have amended that last paragraph a bit. The “we’ve all…” part should have been a reference more exclusive to North Americans, Western Europeans, Aussies, Kiwis and a few select other populations around the globe.
Using a public forum (or even a private one) to speak unfavourably about political leaders is grounds for severe punishment — even execution — in other parts of the world. We Canucks can freely chastise or poke fun at our governments’ leaders and proceed to go on with our day-to-day lives without fear of retribution. For a North Korean to do the same is a self-imposed death sentence. Any such flippant comment sent directly or indirectly to heads of state in Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Turkey, Thailand, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Kuwait, Indonesia or countless other nations garners prison terms, “correctional labour,” fines, exile or worse. These are conditions worth keeping in mind not just during and days prior to Remembrance Day, but year round. The premise behind World Wars I and II and several other military conflicts is mind boggling when you really sit down and think about it — young men and women risking life and limb to protect the rights, freedoms and privileges of fellow citizens they’ll never know or meet. How many of us would, without hesitation, step forward for shipment to regions of the world immersed in utter chaos with absolutely no regard or respect for human life, just to protect the well being of millions of others with whom we’d never so much as exchange a “hello?” How many of us would have subjected ourselves to nightmarish living conditions and the very real possibility of having an 8mm round from a German Mauser plow its way through our chests?
about nowadays. Imagine looking forward to winter’s bone-chilling temperatures of northern France because it at least meant that the mud was frozen solid enough that you couldn’t drown in it (yes, it happened). I remember reading an account of two WWI Allied troops sitting in a field watching a dogfight between one of their own fighter pilots and Manfred Von Richthofen — better known by most as The Red Baron. Apparently, a wayward round from the notorious ace’s Fokker Dr1 struck one of the two observers below in the foot. The soldier cried out not in pain or terror, but in joy — “A gift! A gift from the Red Baron!” he allegedly shouted to his friend.
That might sound like an odd turn of events to be happy about, but the serviceman knew what lay ahead for him — a stay of several days in a dry, relatively warm hospital bed. Try to comprehend being immersed in such miserable conditions that a bullet to the foot was seen as a Godsend.
I sincerely hope that as the years continue to fly by, today’s younger generations don’t forget about the ultimate price paid by countless Canadians and their allies in order to maintain the standard of living we’ve come to expect. I hope that as a nation we continue to honour our veterans of wars that have long since come to an end. No, there are no longer any surviving veterans of WWI, but that doesn’t mean they should be forgotten. It seems inconceivable that we as a nation would cease paying tribute to military servicemen and women simply because they served in a conflict that happened so long ago that their grandparents (and even parents) would have been around during Confederation.
I find it easy to imagine that 200 years ago, War of 1812 veterans were confident that we’d continue to honour them for keeping us from falling under American rule. I’d bet that less than 10 per cent of Canadians know anything about the Second Boer War (1899-1902), where 267 of us were killed among the 7,000 who served. Some are even unaware of our involvement in the Korean War, where 516 of 26,000 members of the Canadian armed forces lost their lives.
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DUSTIN LYNCH
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As Canadians, we’re generally far more reluctant to glorify wars than our American neighbours. Generally speaking, you’ll hear Americans discuss Normandy far more often than you’ll hear Canadians talk about Juno. Although Hollywood and video game manufacturers might try to convince you otherwise, there’s nothing glamorous about war. Many military veterans prefer not to discuss what they experienced in times of active service, and who can blame them? They willingly exposed themselves to circumstances that most of us will never know in our worst nightmares — witnessing firsthand their close friends being killed in combat, discovering the remains of a family whose home was hit by a bomb or mortar shell minutes, days or weeks earlier. Don’t get me wrong — the fact that most of us will never witness hell on Earth is a GOOD thing. Obviously, I’m among the millions of Canadians who can’t relate to being directly immersed in the cruelty and insanity of warfare. During this time of the year in particular, I sometimes wonder what it would have been like to be crouched down in a trench or foxhole, awaiting orders to charge across No Man’s Land — knowing that in my early 20s (or even late teens), the remainder of my life could be measured in seconds as opposed to years.
Even Vietnam, where our country did not officially serve, included as many as 40,000 enlisted Canadians fighting as members of the U.S. military. An estimated 12,000 of our countrymen served in active combat roles and a minimum of 134 were killed in action (the “North Wall” memorial in Windsor lists 138, including four who served with what was called the International Control Commission). Another 158 died far more recently in Afghanistan. Peacekeeping missions over the past 60 or so years have claimed the lives of another 130 Canadians among the 125,000 who’ve served across 35 different countries.
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Sadly, bullets and bombs weren’t the only elements of warfare that cut lives short in WWI and WWII. The marvels of modern medicine weren’t there to treat infections and diseases that we wouldn’t think twice
It should go without saying that surviving a war doesn’t always mean emerging or coming home from it unscathed. The physical wounds are sometimes obvious, but the mental, emotional and psychological impacts aren’t always so easy to detect. Think, if you will, about the worst day at work you’ve EVER had. Unless you work in emergency services of some sort, there are probably MILLIONS of military personnel across the world who’d LOVE to exchange ‘worst days at work’ with you.
To top it off, members of the armed forces have historically been discouraged from discussing their experiences of active duty. Government services for our veterans have, over the years, fallen short. Fortunately, the Royal Canadian Legion has been able to pick up much of the slack through programming for war veterans and their families. THAT support would be impossible without funds generated by yearly poppy campaigns — something to consider if you’re trying to decide between a coin and a bill when making a donation in exchange for one of the little red and black pins.
BRYAN JESSOP
Jessop’s Journal
Atom Grey falls short
On Oct. 28 the Southpoint Capitals Atom Grey team, sponsored by McDonalds, travelled to Tilbury and fell short 7-3 in a game versus Kent Cobras Black.
Dylan Marchand was quick to get the Caps on the board in the first. He was assisted by Chase Simpson and Lucas Grillo. The Cobras battled back with a goal of their own to tie up the first period.
The Caps didn’t let this get them down and came out ready to cut the lead in the second. Continually outhustling the Cobras to the puck, the Caps started to get their opportunities.
Midway through the period, Carson Koehler took a nice pass from Mario Perez and made a good run at the Cobras’ goalie but was turned away as the puck was covered. But shortly thereafter, the Capitals persistence paid off as Max Youssef, with an assist from Owen Pimentel, found the back of the Cobras net.
Jozef Zieba was solid in goal for the Capitals as he and the Cobras net minder traded saves to keep the game close. Cole Gossmann, Cohen Kimball, Cole Carriero, Rowen Arthurs and Dylan Konrad worked hard on defense to keep the puck out of their net.
The Cobras came out strong in the third period and controlled the neutral zone as Southpoint struggled to get their offense going and get a decent look at the net.
The remainder of the period saw more back and forth with each team getting several good looks at the goal, but with time winding down the Caps put themselves in trouble as they were whistled for goalie interference and tripping penalties.
Capitals Max Youssef, assisted by Chase Simpson and Carson Stadler, were able to get one past the Cobras’ net minder but it was not enough. The Cobras were able to score 4 goals and take the win.
Atom Selects face Eagles
On Sunday, Nov. 5 the Southpoint Capitals Atom Selects traveled to Tecumseh to take on the Eagles. The Capitals fell by a score of 6-3, but managed to capitalize on rebound opportunities throughout the game.
The Capitals created a number of scoring opportunities during the gritty match, earned through aggressive forechecking supported by a defensive core that held the blueline and limited the Eagles’ shots.
Capitals Nathan Omar scored all three goals and earned a hat-trick. Ethan Barnewall assisted on all three goals. James Sonoski had two assists and Dylan Marchand picked up the other assist. Owen Pimentel and Chase Simpson had strong performances.
Goalies Jozef Zieba and Nicholas Beaudoin had an outstanding night in net, rounding out the entire team effort.
Southpoint’s Max Youssef (left) takes the faceoff against Tilbury Kent Cobras Black. (Submitted photo)
Southpoint Capitals Atom Select Nathan Omar wins the face off against Tecumseh Eagles. (Submitted photo)
Novice AEs win, lose, draw
It was a win, lose and draw weekend for the Southpoint Capitals L.J. Fleming Novice AE team.
On Friday night, Nov. 3 the Capitals hosted the Belle River Jr. Canadiens. Only two minutes into this contest, Southpoint was able to get on the scoreboard. Brayden Foster took the puck from his own blue line, charging along the boards, and with a bank pass past the defenseman allowed Tyler Thomas to continue in. Finally AJ Youssef accepted the pass and with a nice deke slipped one by their goalie for a 1-0 lead. Belle River tied it up before Thomas got the puck to Jonathan Recker who showed off his speed and went end to end finishing with a nice shot and goal. Belle River answered with one more in the first, then three in the second, leaving the Caps trailing by three heading into the third.
A little over a minute in, Jonathan Recker stole the puck, made a move around their D and fired one glove side to get the Capitals one goal closer. Unfortunately the Canadiens replied only seconds later. But with four minutes remaining, Brayden Foster stopped their rushing forward, passed to Thomas who chipped the puck to Recker. From centre he went in, beat their defenseman and fired it home to complete his hat trick. Belle River added one more resulting in a 7-4
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Novice AE Karly Franklin ready to make a save loss.
On Saturday the first-place LaSalle Sabres Gold came to town. After losing a previous game against this team 7-2, the young Capitals knew there was no room for errors. Although the game was tight and both teams had many chances, Southpoint found themselves in a 2-0 hole.
Finally, midway through the second, Brayden Foster fired one just wide where AJ Youssef dug the puck out and passed it out front to a waiting Ty Gould who fired his shot at the goalie. The original shot was saved but a waiting Youssef whacked in the rebound to get the home side within one.
It stayed that way until late in the third when the Caps had to pull their goalie. It looked like the game might be over in the final seconds as LaSalle carried the puck out of their zone, but Aidan Pulley was able to defend and knock it loose.
Jonathan Recker grabbed the puck, cut left around the defenseman, then fired back right glove side, and lit the lamp with .2 seconds remaining. It was a very exciting game to watch both teams trade chances. Southpoint’s goalie Nolan Meadows stood tall throughout, helping his squad secure a hard fought tie.
On Sunday the Capitals travelled to Tecumseh to take on the Eagles.
Although Southpoint controlled most of the play, it took until two minutes remaining in the first period for Jonathan Recker to bang one in during a goalmouth scramble. Tecumseh answered a little over a minute later to even the score. For the remaining two periods it was all Southpoint. The Caps kept the puck in at the line and Kayden Cook found himself with an opportunity to shoot — and shoot he did, firing one high blocker side. Five minutes later, Aidan Pulley broke in alone, firing a nice shot that was stopped but fell straight down where AJ Youssef, following up, tapped it in.
On the next faceoff from centre, Recker took the puck and immediately skated in, firing another past their goalie. Isaiah Georges and Charlie Keller collected the assists.
Finally, after a turnover, Youssef and Cook sent Aidan Pulley in alone where he fired it home making the final 5-1 for the Caps. On this day Karly Franklin played well between the pipes for Southpoint.
Stars shine on weekend
The Southpoint Highbury Canco team took on the Tecumseh M8 team on the weekend. The Stars played a great game both defensively and offensively. They moved the puck around well, particularly in the offensive end. Southpoint’s first goal was setup by a good pass from Kelsey Almasi to Raine Schiefer out by the hash marks. Raine fired the puck through the 5-hole. Southpoint applied pressure and maintained a good presence in front of the Tecumseh goalie but couldn’t put the puck away. Near the end of the second, Tecumseh scored to even things up.
Southpoint picked up their second goal midway through the third on a wild scramble in front of the Tecumseh net. With the goalie down and 5 players scrambling for the puck, Shelby Hunter managed to get a stick on it and shovel it in the net. Lauryn Gradwell picked up an assist. Erica Taylor played an exceptional game in the Southpoint net to insure the win.
The Southpoint Bailey Machining Inc. Peewee Stars tangled with the LaSalle Sabre Cats in EK league action. The Bailey Stars scored in every period en route to a big 4-3 win. Lighting the lamp for the Stars were Alexa Derikx, Mila Pereira, Brooke DaCosta and Sienna Gale. Scoring the assists were Gale, Pereira (2) and Lea Youseff.
The Southpoint Community Trophy Atom Stars played host to the Lakeshore Lightning in EK league action. Taylor Insley scored the lone goal for the lady Stars, unassisted. Shelby Wiebe played amazing, allowing just a single in this exciting game in net for the Lady Stars. This game ended in a 1-1 tie.
The Southpoint Intermediate Red battled South County Harrow. Captain Abby Gualtieri powered the Stars offence, scoring one goal and adding two assists. Amber Tazzman and Kelsey Babkirk scored the other Stars goals. Taylor Babkirk notched the other Stars assist. Southpoint Red won this game by a score of 3-1. Alyee Church played amazing between the pipes as she held the South County Predators to just a single goal.
Flamingo bowling scores
The following are the Flamingo Restaurant bowling leagues scores for Oct. 23.
Games Over 200: Dan Dalimonte 204, Al Bisson 205, Jack Valade 220-222, Tys Schaafsma 204, Robert Nykyforuk 237, Willy Fittler 202, Gary Garnham 202, Manfred Dickau 215, Aaron Dickau 205-205-208.
Series Over 550: Dan Dalimonte 553, Jack Valade 635, Tys Schaafsma 567, Kevin Kosempel 550, Robert Nykyforuk 553, Gary Garnham 589, Aaron Dickau 618.
For more information or to purchase tickets call 519-326-8629 or visit www.secc.on.ca
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High Handicap Games: Karl Wachholz 296, Robert Nykyforuk 294, Manfred Dickau 281.
High Handicap Series: Jack Valade 794, Tony Ingratta 773, Alex Levchuk.
RFH Atom Majors get a win
The Southpoint Reid Funeral Home Atom Majors faced their county rivals the Erie Northshore Storm on Sunday afternoon in Leamington.
The Caps drew first blood 8 seconds into the game with a goal by Holdyn Bailey, assisted by Matteo Pereira and Colton Selwood. Southpoint responded again a minute later with a goal from Dayne Di Milo, assisted by Nicholas Brophy and Landen Bradley. The Caps got on the board once again to extend their lead to 3-0. Dayne Di Milo put a laser on the net and Nicholas Brophy made no mistakes with the rebound to put the puck in the back of the net.
Erie responded in the second period with a goal, but it didn’t take long for Zack Liebrock to take the wind out of their sails as he buried one behind the Erie goalie to make it 4-1.
The third period was tight for the Caps as they were trying to maintain the lead and battle for the win. Erie got on the board for their second of the afternoon, but it wasn’t long after that when Tyler Franklin was there to seal the deal and make it a 5-2 game for Southpoint.
Tomas Kniaziew played a great game in goal to ensure the Storm was kept at bay and the Southpoint Capitals got a well-deserved win at home.
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Oct. 30: North/South - 1st (tie) Shirley Plant and Jeanne Manners, Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Roy Trowell and Marie Ellwood, 3rd Marilyn Robbins and Joyce Moran.
East/West - 1st Dave Derbyshire and Mame Nicholson, 2nd Joyce Stewart and Buddy Ellwood, 3rd Joyce and Sandy Gammie. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club, Nov. 1: 1st Nancy Murphy and Shirley Plant, 2nd Sandy and Joyce Gammie, 3rd (tie) Shirley Morel and John McGregor, Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 4th Derek Parry and Moira Escott. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.
Golden Years golf report
Thirty-nine Golden Years golfers delivered another strong showing of 75 aces on Nov. 2 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
Golfers were led by Cathy Dewhurst’s 6, with Julia Kos and Andy Orsini contributing 5 each. Andy served up 4 of those aces over a 7-hole stretch. Not to be outdone, Team 10 (Julia Kos, Mavis Rutter, Murray Cascadden) provided a rare 3 consecutive aces on hole #9. Returning to the ranks after a one year absence, a now healthy Doug Vickery delivered 2 aces, a 9 hole score of 17, 35 over 18 holes and a low score for the day of 74 over 36 holes. Summarizing the 75 aces delivered is as follows: Cathy Dewhurst - 6; Julia Kos and Andy Orsini - 5; Murray Cascadden, Barbara Fick and Laurie Hylton - 4; Tom Hyatt, Bob Martin, Bob McWilliam, John Murphy, Bill Taylor - 3; Jim Allan, Mary Binder, Pete Daudlin, Tom Dewhurst, Vicky Harris, Bill Mayville, Barb Murphy, Mavis Rutter and Doug Vickery2; Mike Binder, Dorothy Cascadden, Al Christie, Gary Honey, Lloyd Honey, Marie Lasi, Betty McManus, Faith Reidy, Moe Scratch, Art Sweet, Al Rutter, Ernie Vandenberg, Gerrit Vriesen, Richard Kos - 1.
Leading the way over 9 holes with 16 were Cathy Dewhurst, Laurie Hylton and Andy Orsini, followed closely with 17 by Cathy Dewhurst, Doug Vickery, Al Rutter, John Murphy and Murray Cascadden. Notching 18 were Doug Vickery, Bob McWilliam, Bob Martin (2), Tom Hyatt, Art Sweet, Mary Binder, Gary Honey, John Murphy, Barb Murphy, Andy Orsini, Julia Kos (2), Bill Mayville.
Carding 34 over 18 holes was Andy Orsini, followed by Doug Vickery, John Murphy and Laurie Hylton with 35, Cathy Dewhurst with 36, Gary Honey with 37, and Jim Allan, Mary Anne Vickery, Bob McWilliam (2) Bill Mayville and Gerrit Vriesen with 38. Low 36 holes scores of 74 went to Doug Vickery, 75 to Cathy Dewhurst and Laurie Hylton, 76 to Bob Martin and Andy Orsini, and 77 to Jim Allan, Gary Honey and John Murphy. First place boasting rights with 233 was won by Team 6 (Mary Binder, Gary Honey, John Murphy). Capturing second place with 234 was Team Aces (Jim Allan, Mary Anne Vickery, Cathy Dewhurst). Third and final spot went to Team 2 with 236 (Al Rutter, Doug Vickery, Mike Binder).
Next golf date is Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s. If you are not currently a member of the group, you are invited to join in. You will golf free of charge for your first visit. If you like what you experience, then you can join the ranks and enjoy a weekly tropical setting with friendly people. This is not a competitive group and the game is very easy to learn. You will even be assigned a buddy for your first week so you can feel comfortable. If you have questions in advance, please contact Lloyd at 519324-1513.
Novice Blue faces Essex
On Sat. Oct. 28, Southpoint Capitals Novice Blue, sponsored by Leamington Chrysler, hosted the Essex Ravens Novice Orange team.
In the first period the Ravens got on the board first and it was the only goal scored. Brent Pimentel, Brady Walker, Logan Konrad and Mason Wiper removed the puck from the Capitals zone with ease, defending their goalie Conner Rumble.
In the second period, Jack Williams scored an unassisted goal on a nifty shot from about 20 feet out and got the Capitals on the board. Sean Amaral, with an assist from London Hildebrand, also found the back of the Ravens’ net. Chase Collins had a nice breakaway but was stopped by the Ravens’ goalie.
The game was back and forth with both teams showing strong offensive rushes, but with both teams being able to turn each other back at the blue lines. Blake Epplett, Kyle Bradley, Brayden Hutchingame, Jackson Weil, Max Mastronardi and Sonny Coppola gave it their all, but the Ravens turned up the heat and scored a couple of goals. Capitals Sean Amaral got one through the five-hole of the Ravens goalie but it was not enough as Essex took
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Southpoint’s Blake Epplett takes the puck out of the Capitals zone. (Submitted photo)
Cougars drop final regular season game
By Bryan Jessop
After starting the 2017 WECSSAA campaign with an impressive 3-0 start, the Cougars dropped their fourth game in a row Wednesday, Nov. 1 against the St. Anne Saints to finish the regular season with a 3-4 record. The visiting Saints, led by former Cardinal Carter coach Mark Ficon, clinched a tie with the Cougars in the Miller Division standings with a 28-7 victory.
The Cougars’ offense made its way to nearly midfield before recovering one of their own fumbles to keep control of the ball early in the first quarter, but upon losing possession a short time later, watched from the sidelines as the Saints inched their way close to their end zone. A 15-yard head tackle penalty brought St. Anne to Cardinal Carter’s seven-yard line, but a fumble recovery by Charbel Nohra on the next play kept the game scoreless for the time being.
“We had a lot of trouble moving the ball today and the fundamentals are lacking — blocking, tackling and communication were big factors.”
— Andrew George
During the next Saints’ possession, the Cougars were handed a pass interference penalty that brought the ball to their oneyard line. St. Anne made no mistake with the second short-range opportunity, pushing the ball through the line for a 6-0 lead. The quarter ended with a blocked PAT attempt to keep the score at 6-0. Things looked promising for Cardinal Carter in the second quarter, where a one-yard push into the end zone with successful PAT kick brought it into a 7-6 lead. Carlos Dagloria, returning for the first time following recovery from an extensive injury, recovered his own kickoff at the St. Anne 36-yard line. The hosts’ offense began unraveling from there however, struggling to gain first-down yardage through either the rush or in the air.
From their own 45-yard line, the Saints regained the lead with a lengthy pass-and-run play and extra-point kick for a 13-7 advantage that stood into the halftime break.
The Cougars’ defensive highlight of the game started following a St. Anne first and goal possession at the Cardinal Carter five-yard line. The home team’s defensive line built a wall that St. Anne’s rushing game couldn’t penetrate, forcing them to surrender the ball on downs at the 2-yard line.
Tavares of the Cougars tries
6 p.m.
The Cougars offensive however was unable to move the ball any further from their end zone, forcing the hosts to concede a safety for better field position on the next Saints’ possession. The visitors tried to add to their lead late in the quarter with a field goal, but the kick sailed wide and was returned to the Cardinal Carter 23-yard line before time expired.
The Saints put the game away in the fourth, starting when the Cougars’ offense fumbled the ball on their own 17-yard line. St. Anne took control of the ball from there and on the next play, added their third major on a quick pass into the end zone. Cardinal Carter’s efforts to get the seven points back were thwarted when a pass was picked off at midfield, giving the Saints a chance to earn a string of first downs in the other direction. A facemask penalty brought the ball to the Cougars’ one-yard line, from where St. Anne struck again with a push over the goal line.
The hosts threatened to add a touchdown late in the game, but were intercepted at the Saints’ 17-yard line.
“Injuries really made things tough for us along the way,” said Cougars head coach Andrew George. “We had a lot of trouble moving the ball today and the fundamentals are lacking — blocking, tackling and communication were big factors. There were times we made the wrong plays or formations.”
Through much of the season, the Cougars played without injured players including Colton Ippoliti, Cam Lucier, Dagloria and Alex Ortega — the latter two who just returned from injuries. The team suspected a potential quarterfinal match against the Brennan Cardinals, but will instead face the Sandwich Sabres on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. at Sandwich Secondary. In the Janisse Division, the Sabres finished with an even .500 record at 3-3.
Sharks hold off Flags
By Bryan Jessop
With strong support from their goaltender, a memorable return from a Junior B forward and a largely calm and collective demeanour both with and without the puck, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks have again proven that outranking them does not guarantee a two-point night.
The Sharks bounced back from a 3-2 loss in Dresden three nights earlier by defeating the Mooretown Flags on home ice Monday, Nov. 6. The hard-earned win advanced Wheatley into the middle of the nine-team Stobbs Division while pulling them to within three points of the Flags. Neither team generated much in the way of scoring chances in the first period. The Sharks outshot the Flags 8-6, but trailed 1-0 at the first buzzer as the result of a power play goal by Ryan Lyle. Taking a rebound from in the crease, Lyle snapped the loose puck past Jared Ratko for the go-ahead goal with 96 seconds remaining.
The Sharks were the lesser team on the shot counter but the superior team on the scoreboard in the second, where Alixe Saliba and Kyle Gagnon tallies turned a one-goal deficit into a one-goal lead. On a power play that started late in the first frame, Jake Pickersgill released a low shot that was deflected high and under the crossbar by Saliba for a 1-1 score.
Curtis Rodrigues drew the second assist.
After the two teams exchanged power play opportunities multiple times, Gagnon gave Wheatley the lead with the night’s first and only even strength marker. Nolan Hakr stopped Gagnon’s first shot while sprawled across the ice, but couldn’t stop him from firing the rebound above his glove for the game winner. Assists were credited to Saliba and Pickersgill. The Sharks were outshot 18-15 in the second frame, which featured a far more offensive tone than the first.
Mooretown’s offense had the Sharks on their heels at times in the third, but a sturdy performance by Ratko repeatedly dashed the guests’ hopes of forcing overtime. Wheatley registered a 9-6 shots advantage, but didn’t put the game way until Parker Boyle made his way along the boards and over the blue line before firing the puck into the left side of the empty net with 31 seconds remaining. Hakr’s prior sprint to the bench only put the Flags at five on five, as Mooretown was handed a too many men penalty on the previous play. As the Sharks gained possession of the puck, the goalkeeper stopped near the blue line and returned to his net after his team’s bench deployed the sixth skater.
The Sharks outshot the Flags 32-30 and was two for seven on the power play while the visitors were one for seven.
“We’re not winning games by six or seven goals, so we’ve got to learn how to win the one-goal games,” explained Sharks head coach Dave Wiper. “We did that tonight by doing the little things right — chipping the puck ahead, making hits, taking hits when we had to. Ratko played a great game tonight. This was a big win for us. Mooretown is a big, strong hockey club.”
Saliba played his first game with the Sharks Monday since the end of last season. To start 2016-17, he played 15 games with the Junior B Chatham Maroons. He credited his two-point night against the Flags to support from his teammates.
“I’ve got linemates who can carry the puck,” Saliba noted. “I’m just the middle man — they did all the hard work. I’m really happy to be back. They welcomed me with open arms. This team is a great group of guys with a really good work ethic.”
The Sharks lost Ryan Zsebok with under six minutes remaining in the
third after he took a slash to the wrist by a Flags player. There was no penalty called on the play. The team is uncertain how long Zsebok will be sidelined, as an x-ray will be necessary to determine the extent of the injury.
On Wednesday of last week, the Sharks recovered from a 3-0 first period deficit to defeat the Lakers 6-4 in Wallaceburg. Cole Butler scored a shorthanded goal with 16 seconds remaining in the first frame to make it 3-1 before Delaney MacDonald potted two straight — including one on the power play — to tie the score early in the second. The Lakers regained the lead before Steven MacDonald added a late marker to bring a 4-4 stalemate into the second intermission.
Delaney MacDonald completed the hat trick and sunk the game winner with 12:15 on the third-period clock before Steven MacDonald added his second of the night at about the midway mark. Wheatley outshot its host 42-33 and was one for five on the power play while Wallaceburg managed one for eight. Daniel Tonietto stopped 28 of 29 for the win upon relieving Dylan Zelko after Wallaceburg’s third goal.
Two days later — for their fourth game in six days — the Sharks dropped a 3-2 match in Dresden. Mitch Lantin tied the score in the first period and Delaney MacDonald gave Wheatley a 2-1 lead that stood for about 10 minutes before the Kings tied the game late in the second.
Kevin Ritzer’s goal against Tonietto in the middle of the third stood as the game winner as Dresden outshot Wheatley 42-32. The Sharks were zero for four with the man advantage while the Kings went one for five.
“We played a great game in Dresden. They had a lucky bounce in the third and we just couldn’t quite even it up,” said Wiper of the Friday road game.
Wheatley’s next home game will be Monday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. against the Petrolia Flyers. Three days earlier, the Sharks will travel to Lakeshore for a match against the first-place Canadiens.
Erick
to come up with a catch near midfield during a WECSSAA junior football game at Cardinal Carter Wednesday, Nov. 1. The hosts lost 28-7 to finish the season at 3-4 and set up a quarterfinal playoff game at Sandwich against the Sabres Wednesday, Nov. 8 at
Cardinal Carter senior boys volleyball vs. Maranatha The Cougars’ Tiago Mauricio and a Maranatha opponent attempt to tap the ball onto the other side of the court during the second set of a WECSSAA Tier II senior boys volleyball match at Cardinal Carter Thursday, Nov. 2. The Panthers won in scores of 25-20, 25-12 and 26-24. In a
1958 Corvette and the story of the missing key
Tony Mastronardi of Leamington purchased a 1960 Corvette several years ago. It needed some work and so his son took it all apart. It’s still all apart.
Tony wanted one he could drive and so around 2002 he found a beautiful red and white 1958 Corvette for sale in Cambridge and bought it. It came with just one key, and later on Tony lost the key. With his computer, he found the original owner who was now living in Woodstock.
He told Tony that he bought the Corvette new from a dealer in London, then traded it in a few years later but only gave the dealer an extra key, keeping the original for himself. Tony removed the ignition barrel from his ’58 Corvette and brought it with him to Woodstock to see if this man’s
In Memoriam
Born in Transcona, Manitoba December 21, 1920, he attended high school in Leamington Ontario from 1934 to 1940, while working seasonally for H.J. Heinz in 1938 and 1939. He enlisted in Windsor in 1940m where he commenced his flight training in May 1941. Upon graduation he was promoted to Sergeant, transported to England, and assigned to the Royal Air Force.
In the fall of 1942 he joined other Canadians in the RAF’s 81st Squadron in North Africa as a fighter pilot flying Spitfires. He saw considerable combat in the ensuing months. He survived being shot down twice and in February 1943 was awarded the Distinguish Flying Cross. By the fall of Tunis in May 1943 he was an acknowledged “ace” with 5.5 included in his official record.
He was returned to Canada where he established himself as a highly regarded flight instructor. However, in the spring of 1944 the Allies were desperate for experienced fighter pilots as air combat intensified in the build-up to the D-Day invasion of Normandy. As a result, F.O. Fenwick was reassigned to the RCAF’s 401st Squadron in Britain. He survived less than a month in his renewed combat role, being shot down for a third and final time on June 21, 1944 – an apparent victim of “friendly fire”. His family was living in Sioux Lookout, Ontario at the time of his death.
Flying Officer Fenwick was obviously a brave, determined young man who answered the call with dash and vigour. A lot of life was packed into 23 short years. Although we can’t thank him, we can’t forget him, he did his part to make ours one of the world’s great countries.
F.O. Fenwick was one of the first to be buried in the Beny Sur Mer Canadian War Cemetery. His gravestone reads: In kind remembrance of one who gave all for his country, you and I and peace.
key would fit.
The key fit! Tony asked how much the man wanted for the key. The man said the key was free. Before leaving Woodstock, Tony went to a market and purchased a gift certificate and mailed it to the man to show his appreciation.
Tony is the fourth owner. After the first owner traded it in, a man bought it and later passed it on to his grandson, who lived in Cambridge and became the third owner. He put it up for sale and that’s when Tony bought it.
The only part needing replacement was the steering wheel because it was cracked. Tony contacted a man in the U.S. who makes reproduction steering wheels identical to the original and this is the one on his car today.
Under the hood is a 283 cubic inch V8 engine with an automatic transmission. The car is a delight to drive and is a 44-year-old dream come true. Tony was 18 in 1958 when he first saw a new ’58 Corvette. He fell in love with it and now has one.
In loving memory of a dear nephew and cousin, in God’s loving care since November 10, 2005 There is a link death cannot severLove and remembrance last forever. Bob and Louise Cornies andFamily
Tony Mastronardi with his 1958 Corvette in front of Highbury Canco, the company that replaced Heinz in Leamington in 2014.
The photo you see here was taken in July last summer when several Corvettes gathered for a reunion to celebrate the planting of a maple tree in Leamington in 2003 to commemorate 50 years of Corvette production.
Ph: 519-398-9098
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3-PIECE SINGLE BED bedroom set for sale. Like new. Asking $500. Call 519-3268947 or 519-965-3191. no8
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.
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SEVERAL 128 OZ GLASS JARS (3.79L ) $3 each. Call 519-982-5992. jn21-tf
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
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ROAST BEEF DINNER with homemade pie. Sunday, November 12 - 5:00 p.m. - $15. Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. no1-8
ROAST BEEF SUPPER at Olinda-Ruthven United Church 1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven. Saturday, November 18, serving 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Adults $16, ages 6-12 $7, under 6 free. no8-15
TURKEY DINNER - Thursday, November 16 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Adults $15, students $8, ages 5 and under free. Eat in or take-out. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 311 Sherk St., Leamington. no8-15
LADIES! YOU ARE INVITED to a dinner evening at Colasanti’s on Monday November 13 at 6pm. Cost is $18. Come and have fun at our Fall Fair Raffle. Enjoy our speaker Val Forbes, “Turning Trials to Triumphs”. Tickets for the raffle are 3 for $5 or 10 for $10. Please call Sharon at 519-326-0421 by Friday, Nov. 10 to reserve your spot! no1-15
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DREN’S THEATRE is holding auditions for its May 2018 production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. on Saturday November 18th from 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S. Leamington. No appointment is necessary. Children ages 6-18 are invited to prepare 1-2 minutes of an age appropriate Broadway show song to be sung a cappella or a dance. Please bring a photo/headshot. For more information visit Little Tomato Children’s Theatre on Facebook or call Sharon 519-326-5649. no1-15
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Under SUn AcreS
Under Sun Acres is a new pepper greenhouse looking for full time greenhouse labour. Multiple openings available. Must be available for 50 hours a week including weekends. Starting November 2017.
Job requirements include: crop work, harvesting, packing and post harvest clean up. Work conditions are fast paced, repetitive, heavy handling, physically demanding and extended periods of standing.
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No experience or education required. Start dates: November 2017 & April 2018 with minimum wage pay. Fax resumes to: 519-322-0888 Attn: Under Sun Acres, Leamington ON or email: hr@undersunacres.ca
GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED
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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.
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Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6
Rosewood Senior Living is seeking an experienced LIFE ENRICHMENT
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This position will be responsible for all of the programming in the home and will work hand-in-hand with the General Manager to market the home in the community. Other duties include coordinating the volunteer program.
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We thank all applicants for their interest. Please be advised that only those invited to an interview will be contacted.
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 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnalcejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. no1-8
DINIRO FARMS INC, 725
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GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER WANTED. Wages $11.60/hour. Minimum 40+ hours Monday through Saturday. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 50 lbs., working in hot conditions. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting and other duties as assigned. No education or experience required. Drop off or send resume to:
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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
We are seeking
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Greenhouse Worker
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Leamington Uptown Master Plan
The Municipality of Leamington has retained the services of RC Spencer Associates Inc., Consulting Engineers, to undertake the Leamington Uptown Master Plan. A Public Information Centre will be held to engage the community and gather feedback on developing a ‘fresh look’ for Uptown Leamington.
DATE: Wednesday, November 15, 2017
TIME: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Leamington Art Gallery, 74 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON
An informal Drop-In Centre will be available at RC Spencer Associates Inc., 18 Talbot St West, during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm) November 1- December 1, 2017. Input and feedback are welcome during the course of the study.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
John Tofflemire, Project Manager
RC Spencer Associates Inc, Consulting Engineers 18 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON N8H 1M4 519-324-0606 jtofflemire@rcspencer.ca
Alexander N. Del Brocco, C.E.T. Engineering Project Manager Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9 519-326-5761 ext 1369 adelbrocco@leamington.ca
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING UPDATE TO KINGSVILLE FENCING BY-LAW
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will be considering a revised/updated version of By-law 96-2005, “A By-law to regulate the Height and Description of Fences” in the Municipality.
WHEN: December 11, 2017
WHERE: Town of Kingsville Municipal Building (Council Chambers) TIME: 7:00 pm
A copy of the proposed amendment will be available for review at the Town of Kingsville Office during regular hours of operation between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The updated version will also be available as of November 13th on the Town website. For additional information, please contact:
Robert Brown, H. Ba, MCIP, RPP Manager, Planning Services 519-733-2305 ext.250 rbrown@kingsville.ca
DATED THIS 1st day of November, 2017
2017-2018
Flyers soar above Vipers
By Bryan Jessop
In the third contest of the year between the Western Conference’s Essex County rivals, the most impressive performance on the rink came from Meye’rink’.
The Flyers goalkeeper stopped 34 of 35 shots in a 5-1 victory against the LaSalle Vipers at Highbury Canco Arena Thursday, Nov. 2, allowing Leamington to bounce back from an overtime loss to St. Marys one week earlier. The visitors took charge late in the second and third periods, but couldn’t close a gap built by a flurry of Flyer tallies scored in the first half of the second.
Leamington’s offense was slow out of the gates to start the first frame, where the puck spent more time in the Flyers’ end of the ice. The home team’s forwards started to pick up steam just prior to the period’s midway mark, testing Viper goalie Dershahan Stewart with a handful of close range shots and deflected pucks that slid just outside the posts. At the other end of the surface, Connor Meyerink was sturdy when called upon to keep the game scoreless through 20 minutes. Leamington outshot LaSalle 15-6 by the sounding of the first buzzer.
Stewart from in front of the crease. The second assist went to Kade McKibbon.
Leamington was outshot 15-3 in the third period and 35-29 over 60 minutes while going zero for two on the power play compared to LaSalle’s zero for four.
“We played well overall, but we’ve got to finish better,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “They had us on our heels at the end of the third. Meyerink made some really big saves for us to keep them from getting back into the game.”
Rychel’s goal marked his 10th point of the season in only seven games with Leamington in his first game back following an upper body injury that kept him sidelined for just over a month.
“We played well overall, but we’ve got to finish better,”
- Tony Piroski
The Vipers started the scoring early in the second when Broden Meloche forced a turnover at his own team’s blueline and raced the remaining two thirds of the ice for a shot at the Flyers’ net. Meyerink made the initial save, but couldn’t stop Tyler Russell from tapping home the rebound a split second later.
Leamington’s offense stormed back with a vengeance, burying the game’s next four goals over a course of less than five minutes. After taking feeds from Andrew Thoms and Dylan Weston, Cody Schneider buried a low wrist shot from the faceoff dot to the left of the LaSalle net. The hosts took the lead precisely half a minute later when Blake Bain tipped a cross-crease pass from Josh Pope-Ferguson, allowing the puck to graze Stewart’s stick before it hopped over the goal line. Griffin Robinson drew the second assist.
Maddux Rychel wasted little time making an impact after returning to the lineup from an upperbody injury, convincing Stewart that he was going to attempt a short range pass before instead sliding the puck into the goal at ice level. Colton O’Brien and Zach Guilbeault were credited with the helpers. With a crowd in front of the Vipers’ net, Preston Corp pocketed his second of the season from directly in front of the crease with another ice-level shot to make it 4-1. Schneider and Dalton Langlois helped set up the tally.
“It’s nice to have him back,” said Piroski. “It didn’t take him long to get rid of the rust. He sees the ice really well out there.”
Thursday’s win marked the third straight game this season where the Flyers have defeated LaSalle by three goals or more.
“We played well in the first and the first half of the second,” said Meyerink. “After that, they started to turn up the pressure. We played well defensively and scored on our chances.”
In contrast to the full week between Leamington’s 16th and 17th games of the season, the next few days on the schedule became significantly busier. The Flyers made a trip to St. Thomas on Friday and then made it three games in four days by hosting the Sarnia Legionnaires Sunday, Nov. 5.
“Sarnia’s a good team, so we’ve got to be ready to go,” Meyerink said following Thursday’s win over the Vipers. “Our legs are going to be tired, so we’re going to have to battle hard.”
The Flyers gave up four one-goal leads Friday in St. Thomas for a 7-6 regulation loss against the Stars. DiNiro scored the first two for Leamington, followed by two from Jaydon Fetter and singles by McKibbon and Robinson. The Flyers were outshot 29-25 and went three for nine on the power play while the Stars were held to zero for five.
On Sunday afternoon, Leamington completed the weekend marathon with a 5-4 loss to the Legionnaires — their first at home in regulation this season, also marking the first time the Flyers have lost two straight. Leamington goals were scored by Kenny Styles, Nathan Skulley, Robinson and Josh Pope-Ferguson. The hosts outshot Sarnia 42-31 and went one for three on the man advantage while the visitors were two for three.
The Flyers were outshot 14-11 in the second stanza, but kept Viper forwards at bay until the final two mintes of play. From there, Meyerink again stood his ground to keep his team ahead by three to start the third period.
REST OF THE WEST
LaSalle’s offense ramped up the pressure on Leamington’s net through much of the final 20 minutes, but key saves from various ranges by the hosts’ netminder kept the Vipers to a single goal. The only addition to the scoresheet came off the stick of Blake Johnson as he took a pass from Rory DiNiro during a rush and snapped a low shot past
To kick off the month of November, the Vipers tripled St. Thomas 6-2 while the London Nationals blanked the Komoka Kings 3-0. On Thursday, Sarnia claimed a 3-2 double overtime win over London. The Legionnaires visited the St. Marys Lincolns Friday, losing by a score of 7-2. Saturday match ups included an 8-4 win victory for Komoka over St. Marys while the Chatham Maroons handed a 5-3 loss to the Strathroy Rockets. The Maroons hosted the Stars on Sunday, losing by a score of 3-2.
Maddux Rychel and Zach Guilbeault of the Flyers battle Hayden Johnston and Frank Zak of the Vipers for control of the puck behind the LaSalle net during the second period of a GOJHL game at Highbury Canco Arena Thursday, Nov. 2. Rychel had a goal and Guilbeault an assist in Leamington’s 5-1 victory.
Cory Allen of the Vipers pursues Andrew Thoms of the Flyers as he makes his way around the LaSalle net with the puck during the second period. (Sun photo)
Preston Corp and his linemates celebrate a second period goal. (Sun Photo)