The students in Mr. Stanley’s Grade 5/6 class at Mill Street Public School in Leamington have decided to give hope to a very remote community in northern Ontario. As a part of their social studies unit, the local students have been learning about the crisis among the youth in Attawapiskat, and they wondered what they could do to help. As a class, they agreed that they would like to send each student there a personal message and a small gift. They designed and created over 500 cards as well as 500 bracelets with a single blue bead to symbolize hope. “My students have discovered a love for giving, and they plan to do something to help Haiti next month,” said Mr. Stanley. “I am very proud of them!”
Ecole St-Michel supports northern school
By Bryan Jessop
Students at Leamington’s French Catholic school are looking north — WAY north — to spread some Christmas cheer this year.
Earlier this week, a collection of various items donated by Ecole St-Michel students and families was picked up and delivered to Michikan Lake School as part of a Christmas holiday project. The Northern Ontario school is located on the Bearskin Lake First Nation territory, roughly 1,800 km northwest of Leamington and about a two hour, 30 minute northward flight from Thunder Bay.
Items sent from Ecole St-Michel to the 70 students of Michikan Lake included school supplies, kitchen items, toys, hygiene products, ice skates and clothes including toques, gloves and mittens. Some students also created handmade Christmas cards to be sent to their fellow Ontarians living at the Bearskin Lake community.
The list of needs was compiled by the Michikan Lake School’s principal Larry Beardy, received by Ecole St-Michel principal Richard Szwed in a conversation from mid November. Items brought from the homes and purchased new by the local school’s families were placed in totes
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From left to right, Ecole St-Michel principal Richard Szwed, Grade 3 teacher Nicole Cowan and student council members Ben Morin, Mirella Jitani, Claire Resendes, Lydia Shahmoradi, Hasna Isase, Milla Mastronardi and Octavio Ortiz display a small portion of the donation-filled bins that are being sent to Lake Michikan School in Bearskin Lake First Nation. The bins have been filled with a variety of items contributed by students and families of the local French Catholic school.
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Lions Club Presents Cheque to The Salvation Army
Residence in Leamington held a Re-
membrance Day ceremony that included some students from Margaret D. Bennie Public School and Erle Nash & Friends.
The ceremony started with the National Anthem played by Erle Nash & Friends and sung by MDB students.
Throughout the ceremony, Mr. Nash & Friends played songs from World War Two. Mrs. Driedger’s Gr. 2/3 and Mrs. Sullivan’s Gr. 3/4 sang “In Flanders Fields”.
Following tradition, everyone stood for a moment of silence at 11 a.m. to pay honour and respect to the veterans that fought for Canada.
Erle Nash & Friends ended the ceremony with a closing song. Noreen Nash said a closing prayer.
The ceremony was well attended and reminded those in attendance of the veterans who fought for Canada.
MD Bennie P.S. students sang “In Flanders Fields” while attending a Remembrance Day Service at Chartwell Retirement Residence.
Erle Nash & Friends were musical guests at a Remembrance Day Service at Chartwell Retirement Residence that also included students from MD Bennie Public School.
On behalf of the Leamington Lions Club, (left to right) Past President Don Nicholson presented a cheque for $1,000 to Wavie Webster and Brad Webster, both Lieutenants of the Leamington Salvation Army. Also representing the Lions is Treasurer Ron Haley and President Dave Dillion. (Submitted photo)
Tractor-Trailer Strikes Porch
On November 30 at approximately 8:00 a.m., Leamington OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the 100 block of Erie St. South in Leamington. The male driver of the tractor-trailer lost control of his vehicle due to a medical emergency and struck a porch, two trees, a parked vehicle and a light post. The driver was transported to hospital. No other parties were injured. The road was initially closed for repairs of the lightpost and power lines. No charges were laid. (Karen Gardiner photo)
Purchase of new bus
The Municipality of Leamington has an agreement with the South Essex Community Council for SECC to run the Erie Shores Transit system. As part of this agreement, Council was approached to transfer $43,000 for the purchase of a new bus. Leamington sets aside $5,000 per year toward capital costs, and also pays 50% of the operating cost of the service. Kingsville and ChathamKent also set aside $5,000 per year toward capital costs, while SECC itself contributes $10,000 per year.
The Erie Shores Transit (EST) system provides transportation services across Windsor-Essex County… (the service) provides affordable door-to-door transportation including service to Windsor and across Essex County for appointments, socializing, errands, shopping, volunteering or visiting friends and family.
The request was approved by Municipal Council.
Court of Revision for Gillanders Drain
Meeting as the Court of Revision on Monday evening, Dec. 5, Leamington Municipal Council approved the schedule of assessment for the construction of a new drain and enclosure for the Gillanders Drain and the future maintenance schedule for the drains. No members of the public were present.
Motorist helps catch impaired driver
On December 3 at approximately 8:20 p.m., an alert motorist contacted the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to report an erratic driver travelling on Essex County Rd. 18 in the Municipality of Leamington.
The caller continued to follow the suspect vehicle until it came to a stop in a parking lot on the 4th Concession. The caller took the keys from the driver and blocked in his vehicle until police arrived.
The driver of the vehicle exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested by police.
A 34-year-old Leamington man will appear in court to answer to the charges of Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle, Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol.
Single car rollover
On December 4 at approximately 3:20 a.m., Leamington OPP was dispatched to a single motor vehicle rollover near the intersection of Highway 3 and Highway 77.
A grey 4-door Mazda was found on its roof in the ditch and witnesses said the driver, the lone occupant, was walking away from the scene.
Police located the driver, who had minor injuries, walking from the scene of the collision. He exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested.
A 33-year-old Windsor man was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Exceeding 80 Milligrams Blood Alcohol Content.
Heritage Choir to present concert
Heritage Choir will present their annual Christmas Concert on Monday, December 19 at 7 p.m. at Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Drive, Leamington.
The program features old and new English and German carols for your enjoyment. Enjoy – Sing – And give God the Glory! Everyone is welcome to attend.
A freewill offering will assist with the Music Therapy Program at the Leamington Mennonite Home.
Tecumseh 519-979-8082 chale@lsachurch.net
Christmas toy memories
We got talking about Christmas toys in the office last week and tossed around a few nostalgic ideas and photos.
With a spread of many years between staff ages, we ran the gamut from the Radio Flyer wagons to Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots to Cabbage Patch Kids.
nuts, candy and maybe some hockey cards. Oh, and usually an orange.
It made me think back to the things I aspired to acquire when I was a kid.
That’s a far cry from the modern stockings filled with electronic devices, jewelry and other valuables.
I remember wanting an Easy Bake Oven, but it wasn’t something that people usually bought for their sons. Hey, at least it wasn’t a Barbie.
My mom finally broke down and got me one when I was about six. The novelty wore off as soon as those tiny cake mixes ran out. That was enough of that.
I remember getting certain games, like Rebound and Battling Tops. Rebound was a cool game that was like a miniature version of shuffleboard.
To this day I love to bake, mainly to satisfy my sweet tooth and maintain this robust figure. I’ll think nothing of whipping up a batch of cookies on a Sunday afternoon and I’ll think even less about devouring them before Monday rolls around.
I was a TV game show fan, so one year I got the home version of Password. Nowadays, Password likely comes with electronic gadgets, but back then it was sheets and sheets of paper with a specially designed vinyl holder to view the word through.
Family Feud was the same, constructed of cardboard and paper. I had one of those too.
I got a G.I. Joe the following year, one that I still possess. He’s naked, in a closet somewhere at my place, but he’s still fully intact and unscathed. The idea was to pass it on to my kids, but I think we’re past that and it’ll end up going to the grandchildren.
Those physical games like Kerplunk, Don’t Break the Ice and Barrel of Monkeys were always popular with me. I think I even had a game called Cootie.
As an adult, the tradition carried on for awhile with my own kids, making sure they got a board game of some sort every year. From Risk to Candyland to Payday, there was always something that appealed to the younger crowd.
I loved my first Slinky and spent a lot of time trying to perfect its march down the stairs at our house. I spent many hours transferring newspaper comics with Silly Putty too.
At one point, there was a series of horse and cowboy figures that I was into. I think they were called Johnny West. I had three or four different horses and they came with riders, saddles and all the equipment, including miniature holsters and guns.
Along came Trivial Pursuit and it kind of changed the landscape on board games. Suddenly everyone had an idea for a trivia style board game and the race was on.
We still like a good board game in our twilight years and I can credit that to my long list of games over the years.
My love for westerns goes a long way back, from The Rifleman TV show, to Death Valley Days, Bonanza and Gunsmoke.
I’d still rather sit and watch a western on a Sunday afternoon than anything else.
So back to Christmas gifts.
As Christmas comes and goes each year, there seems to be a fresh new toy that everyone scrambles for.
Some of them are quite costly, due to high demand. If they don’t take a bunch of batteries or contain a computer chip of some sort, they’re likely not popular at all.
As I’ve mentioned before, our stockings consisted of
It seems to be the way of the world. The days of Slinkys and Etch-A-Sketches are long gone, but at least we can all reminisce.
1946 GMC pickup like new again!
Doug and Jill Wales of Leamington are the proud owners of a fully restored 1946 GMC pickup with lots of family history. The late Lloyd Mills of nearby Wheatley (father of Murray Mills, Jill’s stepfather) purchased the truck from the J. Macdonald Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in the late 1950s for $700 and used it to deliver barrels of Supertest gas to farmers.
Then Lloyd bought a ’66 Chev pickup and was offered $5 to scrap the ’46. His son Murray said: “Dad, you can’t sell it. Someday we’ll fix it up.” The ’46 was stored in a garage from 1966 to 1981, when rust holes in the fenders and body were patched with Bondo and the truck was painted red (originally white and then painted black before Lloyd bought it).
and Jill Wales with their 1946
chanical breakdown. You set one flare at the rear of the
and the other at the front and wait for help to arrive. No cell phones back then.
The ’46 was driven in the Old Boys Reunion Parade in Wheatley in 1982 while hauling a farm wagon. About 20 years later, the old truck was definitely looking its age and so it went to Paul Reid of Wheatley, who proceeded with a full restoration completed in less than a year, and just in time for Jill’s birthday!
The truck was built in Oshawa and was likely sold new by Ray Young in Leamington or by McDonald Motors in Wheatley. Pontiac-Buick dealers back then sold GMC trucks. Chev-Olds dealers sold Chev trucks.
The original engine in the truck had developed a hollow knock and was replaced by a 1949 GMC overhead-valve 6-cylinder engine, first introduced by Chevrolet in 1929 to give those cars two cylinders more than Ford’s Model A.
The windshield cranks open from the bottom for an early form of air conditioning. And mounted on the passenger side just behind the cab are two flares which, when lit, can send out a distress signal in the event of an accident or me-
Doug and Jill have driven their truck to a cruise-in at nearby Heritage Village on the Arner Town Line, also the site of the Canadian Transportation Museum – well worth a visit! Doug and Jill drive their truck strictly for pleasure, and one of their favourite destinations is Burgess Refreshments at the Leamington Dock, where they stop for ice cream cones. Jill likes peanut butter chocolate while Doug has just straight chocolate. If you go there for an ice cream cone, you just might meet them and see their truck. Closed for the season but reopening next spring.
I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2.
MARK RIBBLE
Rib’s Ramblings
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Time to consider leaving the Essex County Library System, says writer
I believe it is time that Leamington looks seriously at leaving the Essex County Library System. We are not getting any services, and we no longer have representation on the Library Board. Leamington is being poorly served by the current situation.
It has been 5 months now that the Essex County Library system has denied Leamington residents library services. You may say the librarians are on strike, but in all previous negotiations the libraries remained open and the librarians agreed to work while negotiations were carried on. Many patrons more than likely never even knew previous negotiations were going on. In this case it was the Board that closed the libraries and changed the locks.
The union offered zero wage increase and zero signing bonus to maintain the status quo. The Board flatly rejected that, maintaining that their final offer include the new sick day policy. Since CUPE 2974 is firm that they will not accept this policy, I see no end to this dispute.
Under Section 40 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995, the Employer and the Union are permitted to agree in writing to refer all matters remaining in dispute between them to arbitration for final and binding determination. If the parties were to agree to do that, the strike and lock-out would then be terminated, and our libraries re-open. However, the County has already lost at arbitration once before with the paramedics, and I doubt that the Library Board will take this route. In other words nothing is going to happen and our library will remain shut.
Some may say, use the Windsor Library or the Kent County Library system until this dispute is settled. That is not an option me right now, and for many of the people who need the library the most.
So Leamington residents will remain without the services we paid for, paying only for some very expensive security. What good is a library system that doesn’t have any libraries open, and a Board that we are not represented on? I urge our Council and Administration to seriously consider pulling the Leamington Library out of the Essex County system.
– Paula Subity, Leamington
Site plan approval for townhouse
At the Dec. 5 meeting of Leamington Council, the site plan for a proposed five unit townhouse development on Georgia Avenue at the corner of Sherk Street was discussed. The site plan was recommended by the Manager of Planning Services, Danielle Truax.
Councillor John Jacobs questioned why the recommendation was before Council since it appears work has begun on the site already. It was pointed out that this is not ‘construction’, but preparation of the site.
This was not satisfying to Councillor Larry Verbeke who was of the opinion that it seems to be a case of ‘one rule for rural, another for urban’.
Following discussion, the recommendation was passed.
Friends of 28-year old Matthew Haeussler and his wife Elizabeth have established a GoFundMe page to help lighten the financial burden that has occurred due to the unexpected and sudden death of Matthew, who passed away at home on Saturday, October 29, 2016 of pneumonia. Matthew and Elizabeth were married just two months prior – on August 27 of this year – and are expecting a baby. Just a couple of weeks before the wedding, Elizabeth was involved in a car accident that left her with some short-term injuries. She was able to return to work a few weeks after their honeymoon. Friends of the couple say that any funds raised will provide additional stability for Elizabeth and their new child on the way. The couple has many, many family members and friends in the Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley areas. If you would like to help, visit https://www.gofundme.com/ matthew-haeussler-memorial-fund?ssid=800897787&pos=1 for more information.
Leamington welcomes new Director of Finance and Business Services
The Municipality of Leamington has announced that Laura Rauch will be the new Director of Finance and Business Services and Treasurer. She will assume her duties with the municipality on January 4, 2017.
Rauch’s portfolio includes business planning and budgeting, financial planning and policy, as well as municipalwide financial services including payroll, investment management, accounting and financial reporting.
“I’m excited to have Laura on our team,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer. “She brings solid financial experience and business acumen to the position and is well positioned to work with Council, the community and staff to ensure we continue to have strong financial controls and relevant information while Leamington works toward the future.”
Rauch has held senior positions at Enwin Utilities including Director and Corporate Secretary. She holds a Certified Professional Accountant designation and graduated with an Honours Business Administration degree from the University of Windsor.
The Wheatley Legion Poppy and Cenotaph Committee wishes to thank the Leamington and Wheatley communities for their fantastic support during the 2016 Poppy Campaign. Due to the unfortunate closure of Leamington Branch 84, Wheatley has assumed the Poppy Campaign and Youth Education for Wheatley and Leamington.
Your generous donations will allow us to continue to serve Veterans, their dependents and the youth of our communities. We thank Branch members, Leamington Flyers, Leamington 535 Air Cadet Squadron and Wheatley Sharks who canvased on the streets for the campaign and the businesses who had Poppy donation boxes on their counters. Their efforts were outstanding. During this year’s campaign almost $13,000 was raised. The Committee also recognizes and thanks all those who participated in Cenotaph services – Leamington Secondary School Band, the clergy and the Caldwell First Nation.
Remembrance Day is not a day of sorrow – it’s a day of Remembrance.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
GoFundMe Page Set Up To Help Out
Ecole St-Michel supports northern school
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starting Monday, Nov. 21. The drive began when students were sent home with lists of goods needed most by the recipient school, located in a community with an on-reserve population of less than Ecole St-Michel’s 576 students. Donations were collected by classroom from pupils of all grades until Friday, Dec. 2.
“They were very happy to hear about the efforts to help them out,” Szwed explained. “I was surprised by how much we sent. At first, I didn’t know how it would take off. Our students embraced the idea and ran with it and the staff has been very encouraging the whole way through.”
Planning and coordination of the two-week-long collection was a collaborative effort between a staff committee and student council representatives at Ecole St-Michel. Each of the seven student council members described the project as
an uplifting, feel-good experience that they’d like to take on again in years to come.
“I think it’s a really good project,” said student council member Hasna Isase. “Everyone took it one step further for people who don’t have a lot. It was great to see everyone chip in.”
The shipment of items collected locally had to be delivered to Michikan Lake School by plane, as there are no access roads leading to the Bearskin Lake area. The idea to take on such a project was presented by Monique Castonguay — a colleague of Szwed’s — who visited the Bearskin Lake community for two weeks in late July of this year. The Christmas donations proposal was presented in August at a Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence principal’s retreat in Chatham when Szwed decided that it would be an ideal endeavor for Ecole St-Michel.
The initiative was a first for the local school, although it has participated in the Christmas Shoebox program in previous years.
“It’s the same basic idea, but it’ll go up north and help our neighbours out,” Szwed explained of the similarities between the Shoebox and Christmas donations to Michikan Lake School events. “Our students have been very enthusiastic about it. They really like the idea.”
A sum of 55 102-litre totes — black in colour with yellow lids to represent Ecole St-Michel’s school colours — were taken to the gymnasium after school hours on Friday, Dec. 2 and re-arranged by item description by volunteer staff members. The categorized bins were then picked up by Trucks For Change — a company Castonguay discovered through a list of contacts — and driven to Pickle Lake, a 540 km drive north from Thunder Bay. From there, the delivery is being sent by cargo plane to Bearskin Lake First Nation and ultimately Michikan Lake School.
In correspondence through phone and e-mail, Szwed learned that the secluded reserve continues to rely on hunting — where the meat from catches is distributed evenly between families — as a means of sustenance, much as it has for the past several generations. The isolated community routinely experiences winter temperatures of -40C.
“It’s very different from what we’re used to,” Szwed noted. “They don’t have a lot of the technology that we take for granted. They’ve got one general store and the cost of shipping has a huge impact — a package of pasta we might pay 88 cents for at Superstore would cost seven to eight dollars up there.”
The two schools are also partnering to take part in an Art Exhibit Exchange for May of 2017. Students at Michikan Lake will create First Nations art pieces to have shipped to Ecole St-Michel while the local school will in turn send its own artistic creations. The making of items being made for the Northern Ontario school is being led by art teacher Eric Brule.
Local church will host Christmas Dinner
The Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican) is hosting it’s annual Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 25 for those who will be alone or those who will go without. The dinner takes place at 12-noon at the church, 60 Erie St. S., Leamington. There is no cost or obligation. Please register by Dec. 20 by calling 519-326-3111.
A special invitation to shut-ins: If you live in the Leamington, Wheatley or Kingsville area and are unable to attend, volunteers will deliver your meal.
On Friday,
Bennie Public School gathered in the school gym to honour the veterans who fought for Canada.
Students in 5/6P and 4/5W led the ceremony with powerful songs, readings, representations and video clips. Many other staff and students also contributed to make the ceremony memorable.
The message was very clear… we owe a debt of gratitude to those who fought so that we can live in peace and we should never forget.
Leamington Beavers, Cubs and Scouts proudly wore their uniforms to school for the Remembrance Day Service at M.D. Bennie Public School. (Submitted photos)
M.D. Bennie students led the Remembrance Service at the school on November 11th.
UMEI hosts annual student rocket launch
If you happen to be looking to the sky on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23 and thought you were seeing rockets, you were probably right.
The UMEI Christian High School grounds was the venue for the annual Rocket Launch, with the Grade 11 Physics class and teacher Mr. John Fittler hosting several hundred spectators on a perfect, light-breezy, sunny afternoon.
“The weather was just right,” commented Fittler. “The crowd was anxious and so were my students to see how their projects would soar. We have been doing this high-powered rocketry project for nearly 20 years now and there really is nothing like it any-
where in Ontario.”
“I think even Chris Hadfield would be impressed with the quality of the workmanship and the remote launching ability from the crowd,” Fittler added.
The STEM initiative put forth by the Ontario Curriculum drives the inspiration for many of these student designs. The afternoon saw two-stage rockets, a rocket carrying a camera, drones covering the launch and even a couple of very large rockets needing special engines to get them off the launchpad.
“I thought my rocket was well-built and was happy when it landed back in the yard,” laughed student Alyssa Krueger, “but I must admit, I was a little nervous when Mr. Fittler requested it be relaunched with a bigger engine to get up in the thousands of feet.”
Many of the UMEI students who have participated in this event over the years still have their rocket hanging up somewhere in their room. One thing that was especially cool about this year’s rocket launch was the special guests that participated alongside the UMEI Physics students.
“We were thrilled to invite a number our of Rockets & Robotics summer camp students to launch the rockets they made this past summer,” said UMEI Admissions Director Chrissy Kelton. “It was inspiring to see these young students so passionate about Physics. Their rockets launched perfectly and I had to laugh at how nervous this made our Grade 11 students, who realized they had a tough act to follow.”
UMEI students with their rockets at the school’s annual Rocket Launch on Oct. 23. Front row, left to right: Alyssa Krueger, Aaron Janzen, Carley Brissette, Jessica Klassen. Back row: Camden Driedger, Nello Giesbrecht, Luther Heys, Hayden Epp, Willy Janzen, John Fittler (teacher).
By Bryan Jessop
Leamington’s agricultural sector is doing more than its share to offer healthy eating options to local families in need.
Just over a month after Thiessen’s Orchards donated 30,000 apples to the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society in support of its client families, Vine Fresh Acres on Essex County Road 14 made a contribution of 4,500 English cucumbers to the same organization. As Thiessen’s divided its donation into 1,500 bags, Vine Fresh divided it’s CAS contribution into 1,500 packages of three cucumbers each.
The three-packs of cucumbers were quickly sent to CAS offices on Riverside Drive in Windsor and Community Hub 33 on Princess Street in Leamington, from where they were shipped to the society’s client families across the city of Windsor and regions throughout Essex County. The deliveries were completed courtesy of CAS employees by the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 30.
“It’s really all about the Neufelds giving back to the community and their neighbours,” said Windsor-Essex CAS manager of public relations and fund development Mike Clark, referring to Vine Fresh Acres owners Henry, John and Jake Neufeld. “It’s great getting cash donations, but we also stress to our families the importance of healthy eating, so this kind of support is really important too.”
“We became aware of the need and saw a small way to give back to our community,” Jake explained.
The Neufeld family — founders of Ruthven Greenhouse Construction — opened Vine Fresh Acres in 2014. The cucumber growing operation employs 17 local workers, which com-
bined with offshore employees, total a staff of about 45 not including administration. Windsor-Essex CAS family services supervisor Jeff Konrad has known the Neufelds for roughly the past year and after discussing donations to client families, found that the local business owners were receptive to the idea.
“They’re excellent growers,” Konrad said. “We began talking about donations and it turned out that they were very willing to do that.”
Both the preparation and delivery of the donations
were done in short amounts of time. At Vine Fresh, the facility’s automated equipment took about 40 minutes to wrap each of the 4,500 cucumbers, followed by the process of packaging them into sets of three by employees, which took about an additional hour. The cucumbers at the greenhouse operation take about 23 days to go from seed to plant and another 21 to 28 days to be ready for picking, depending on weather conditions.
Packages were sent doorto-door by among Leamington’s 50 CAS employees and the 300 based in Windsor. With administration and front office staff, the Windsor-Essex Children’s
“It’s great getting cash donations, but we also stress to our families the importance of healthy eating, so this kind of support is really important too.”
— Mike Clark
Aid Society employs about 400 people. The Leamington office was set up at Community Hub 33 in May of this year, offering servic-
es that were previously only available in Windsor. Earlier last month, the Leamington office expanded from three teams to six.
Reindeer Run for CAS families
Close to 700 students and staff members from Kingsville District High School took time out Friday, Dec. 2 to help less fortunate families in the area by lacing up their running shoes and heading out for the school’s annual Reindeer Run. Organizers were hoping the 8k walk/run would top last year’s total of $11,000 to buy Christmas presents for Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society families. They are expecting to purchase gifts for 25 less fortunate families.
Slam. Students read a variety of poetry that they had written to an audience of fellow students, parents and other invited guests. The guests also enjoyed a variety of treats.
6 student Tyler Wilson recites his poem.
Grade 5 students Katie Neufeld (left) and Sydney Enns read their poetry to invited guests during their Poetry Slam.
Grade 6 students Mason Fittler (left) and Austin Wiebe read their poetry.
A group shot of just a few of the Reindeer Run participants who stopped by the Kingsville Fire Hall to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate.
KDHS student Carson Brummell, dressed for the holiday season, runs the 8k Reindeer Run to benefit CAS families.
K9 calendars and Hero Dogs for Special Olympics
Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is offering police K9 calendars and stuffed “Hero Dogs” to help raise money for Special Olympics.
The calendars feature police dogs from the OPP, Windsor Police Service, Canadian Border Services Agency, Chatham Police Service and Sarnia Police Service.
Hero Dogs are small stuffed German Shepherds and make great Christmas gifts.
Both the Hero Dogs and calendars can be purchased at any OPP Detachment in Essex County for $15 each.
Wheatley Legion News
By Jan Watson
Eleven players shot Fun Darts on November 25 at Wheatley Legion. Garry Hope, Arnold Seili and Jim McClellan won 5 games followed by Carol Balestrieri, Velma Hope and Gord Crook with 4 wins. Winning 3 games were Rosemary Duquette, Debbie Seili and Hilda Tuffin, and they were followed by Julie Reid and Debbie Ouellette with 2 wins. Julie, Debbi O., Rosemary, Hilda and Carol were the lady sharpshooters who doubled out.
Join the Fun Mixed Dart players this Friday. Play starts at 7:30 p.m.
Steven Marshall ran the Meat Draws on November 26. Julie Reid and Mary Robinson were two-time meat winners and Judy Pickle won meat and the 50/50 draw. Other winners were Gerry Soulliere, Kay Sutherland, Wes Siddall, Karen Chadwick, Val Church, Linda Niehus and Kathy Taylor.
This Saturday’s Meat Draws are the last day of Br. 324’s Christmas Gift Campaign for the Community Chest. Bring in a gift for any age from infant to adult, a cash donation and/or non-perishable food items with a value of at least
$10 and receive $10 worth of free meat draw tickets.
Tickets are available at 3 p.m. and the draws run until 5p.m.
Congratulations to Lori Gouin on being the Early Bird Membership winner.
The Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Bake Sale on Sat. Dec. 17 and Breakfast with Santa on Sun. Dec. 18.
Members who have not been receiving their Legion magazine should check the mailing address the Branch has on file. If your address is incomplete or different from what it was, please call the Branch with your full and proper address. This will ensure that you will receive your Legion magazine as well as any Branch mailings that may go out.
If you have an e-mail address, contact the Branch with this information so Branch mailings can be sent via email. Call 519825-4161 with your info.
OBITUARY
Hector Armstrong
Hector Armstrong, 93 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington.
Beloved husband of the late Shirley (Wilkinson) (2013). Son of the late Lorne and Margaret (McCallum) Armstrong. He was predeceased by his three dearly beloved brothers, Eldon McCallum (Mac) (the late Helen), William (Bill) (the late Blanche), and Ken (Norma). Hector will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews, as well as his friends at the Sun Parlor Home.
Hector lived an active life working as a mechanic, a truck driver and a harness horse trainer and driver. He loved horses and spent countless hours taking care of them at the Leamington Fairgrounds. He had a small plane that he loved to fly and he enjoyed telling stories of his many adventures. Hec took pride in using his skills to restore old tractors and trailers, and nothing pleased him more than finding an old tractor and turning it into a beautiful work of art.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service celebrating Hector’s life at 10 a.m. Rev. Paul Rodey officiated.
At Hector’s request, a private family graveside service was held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the charity of your choice.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Laura Brown
Laura Belle Brown, 96 years, passed away peacefully at Leamington District Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 1, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late Garnet George Brown (1983). Loving mother of Paul and his wife Jean, Keith and his wife Cindy. Adored grandmother of Lianne Imeson (George), Jeffrey (Amy), Clayton (Danielle), Jamie Belanger (Amy). Proud great-grandmother of Justin, Jessica, Riley, Morgan, Bailey, Noah, Liam, Aiden, Gavin and Lydia. Predeceased by her brothers Jack Reed (late Verna), Frank Reed (late Florence). Survived by her niece Judy.
At Laura’s request, cremation has taken place.
Memorial visiting was held at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 1 p.m. until time of Memorial Service to celebrate Laura’s life at 3 p.m. Rev. Andrew Wilson officiated. Interment will be held at a later date.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. John’s Anglican Church by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631).
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Recipients honoured at 19th annual Heritage Awards Ceremony
By C. Scott Holland
The 19th Annual Leamington & Mersea Historical Society Heritage Awards evening held at the Roma Club was a resounding success and it felt as much like
a reunion as an awards banquet. The winners – the Joe Colasanti family, the Leamington Rotary Club, family members of the late Fred Epplett, Larry McDonald, Vi Pepper, and Robin and
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Joe Wickham – were overwhelmed by the beauty of the handcrafted plaque that each recipient received. One common theme amongst the award winners was best expressed by recipient Larry McDonald: “We have all spent a tremendous amount of time giving unselfishly to our community and we continue to do it in order to better the lives and the place in which we live.” Heritage First Families Award: Joe Colasanti and family are a prime example of giving back to one’s community. He and other members of the Colasanti family have extended their reach
far beyond the confines of Leamington and Kingsville to reach people provin-
cially and nationally. Joe and his family accepted the LMHS Heritage First Families Award. The Colasanti’s roots go back to Italy and hard work once they arrived in this area.
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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVENT
Friday, December 9 @ 5 PM
Parents and grandparents: Bring your little ones to a free Christmas event at The Bank Theatre, on Friday, December 9 at 5:00 p.m. Featured will be 2 children’s plays, singing and of course a visit from Santa!
DALE'S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE
Friday, December 16
Doors open @ 6:30 pm
Music starts @ 7:00 pm
Come out and join hosts Dale Butler and Jan Hall for an evening of acoustic music, refreshments and Community. This is a free-will event with monies raised going to local charities as well as The Bank Theatre renovation fund. See you there!
UPCOMING EVENT:
MARCH 2-5, 2017
THE MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF INTO THE WOODS Presented by Cardinal Music Productions who brought us the marvelous production of The Addams Family earlier this year. Check back for ticket details.
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE THEY MAKE WONDERFUL STOCKING STUFFERS! AVAILABLE FROM COUNTER EFFECTS IN LEAMINGTON AS WELL AS AT ANY UPCOMING EVENT AT THE BANK THEATRE.
LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, December 7, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New Donors and Walk Ins Welcome! To book an appointment, please contact us at 1-888-236-6283 / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App
SHOOTERS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB EVENTWednesday, December 7, from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Photography 101 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for any help needed. Special Guest: Ted Koske from Henry's. Topic: What's new for camera gear. Meeting is at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, 1550 Rd. 3E, Ruthven in the Hibiscus Room in the food court. Use west parking lot entrance. More info: Mike at mtowne@sympatico.ca. Beginners to professionals welcome.
The Bank Theatre and SECC present a FREE CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVENT,Friday, December 9 at 5:00 p.m. at The Bank Theatre, 10 Erie St. S., Leamington. Two plays – "Beyond a Christmas Play" and "Sheep Need a Shepherd" – followed by a visit by Santa! All are welcome!
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH GOSPEL GROUP "CONNECTION"Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St. Leamington. Brad, Brian and Lynn Bailey, Dale Butler, John Moran, Lisa Sawatzky, Charlene Wilkinson, Janis Willan invite you to get into the Christmas spirit and start the season with a little sparkle by listening and singing a variety of secular and gospel selections. Freewill offering to various missions supported by First Baptist Church. Everyone welcome. Info: Brad or Lynn 519-326-4825. WORLDWIDE CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR BEREAVED PARENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES to gather together in sharing with others the loss of their precious children, Sunday, December 11, Fogolar Furlan Club, 1800 North Service Rd., Windsor. Assemble at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot, outdoor service begins at 6:40 p.m. Refreshments at Canada Hall to follow. Please bring a photo of your child for the memory table. Register at 519-255-1749 or visit windsoressex.cmha.ca/events/8th-annual-candlelightvigil/. Presented by the CMHA-WECB's Bereavement Program.
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Joe, Ron and Sonny and Anne Marie Colasanti have all had roles in raising the family’s local status from a humble farm in 1941 growing vegetables and tobacco to their first greenhouse in 1945 and then on to a retail store of tropical plants in 1972. It was the start of a 35-acre plant and entertainment business.
Joe’s own four children – Terry, Debbie, Mike and Joanne – grew up there and learned the business which now includes a petting zoo, a home décor area, arcade, and an 18 hole putting green
course plus a restaurant that hosts many daytime and nighttime events. Joe still is involved with the business, while a fourth generation of the family is now a part of it. Charities like Relay For Life, the Shriners’ BBQ, Heart and Stroke, the Tornado Relief Fund, Poor Boy Luncheon, annual Chili Fest, Ruthven Apple Fest and Muscular Dystrophy Music Festival are just a few of the hundreds of charities for which they have helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars.
based activities for adults with intellectual disabilities with a focus on skill development, recreation, fitness, health and wellness. Weekly Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. until December 21, 13158 Tecumseh Rd East, Tecumseh. Also on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. until December 10, 260 Bathurst St., Amherstburg. Call 519-776-6483 ext. 228. Apply by Oct 31st at online www.communitylivingessex.org/selectabreak.
BAKE SALE AT WHEATLEY LEGION, hosted by the Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Saturday, December 17, at 9:00 a.m.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Sunday, December 18, 9:00 a.m Upstairs at Wheatley Legion.
HERITAGE CHOIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERTMonday, December 19, 7:00 p.m., at Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Dr., Leamington. Old and new English and German carols. Enjoy, sing, and give God the Glory! Freewill offering for Music Therapy Program at Leamington Mennonite Home.
BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE - Wednesday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m., St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., Leamington (519-326-3966.) For many, this season is anything but cheerful. For those who have lost loved ones, lost a job, are struggling with finances or illness, this is not an easy season. The Blue Christmas Service is offered for those in the community who are not having a very merry Christmas and the friends that support them. All are invited to come and sit with one another in a liturgy that speaks of the love of God for the grieving.
CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR THOSE WHO WILL BE ALONE OR WHO WILL GO WITHOUT - Christmas Day - December 25, at 12:00 noon at Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican), 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Call 519-326-3111 by December 20 to register.
Special invitation to shut-ins: If you are unable to attend, volunteers will deliver your meal in Leamington, Wheatley or Kingsville area only. No cost or obligation to attend.
LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, January 4, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New Donors and Walk Ins Welcome! To book an appointment, please contact us at 1-888-236-6283 / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App
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Organizations or Groups Heritage Award: The Leamington Rotary Club is a very deserving recipient of the LMHS Organizations or Groups Heritage Award. For 80 years they have been an integral part of this community. Meeting faithfully on Monday nights for a weekly supper, they have a common goal of making a difference. Their motto is simple: “Service above self.” Via their endeavors, they have remained true to that motto and have contributed to our youth, our community and internationally. The Rotary Club provided Leamington with several playgrounds until the Leamington Parks and Recreation Department was formed. Annually they host all district exchange students for a day at Point Pelee National Park and provide a $3,000 (Continued on page 13) www.imaginecinemas.com
The Leamington & Mersea Historical Society hosted its 19th Annual Heritage Awards Dinner Nov. 18 at the Roma Club. Taking home the handcrafted award for Heritage or Historic First Family was Joe Colasanti. Representing the Colasanti family, from left to right, are Joe Colasanti, Joanne Gow and Terry Colasanti with Paul Bunnett-Jones of the historical society.
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bursary for a student from LDSS, Cardinal Carter or UMEI to continue their post-secondary education. They also bring in foreign students to learn about life in Canada and send numerous students abroad to study life and language in other countries.
One of their biggest contributions to the community has been operating the Hopewell Hospital (from 1933 to 1949) until Leamington District Memorial Hospital was opened. They continue to support the hospital equipment needs and have given over $250,000 to support its digital mammography as well as helping the Erie Shores Hospice by sponsoring room #7 in conjunction with Rotary chapters from Amherstburg, Cottam, Essex and Harrow. They have also sponsored both of Leamington’s arenas and have aided the Leamington Fire Department by
spending over $60,000 to buy two Jaws of Life and a thermal-imaging camera for fire rescues.
Heritage Award for Contribution (Living): The first of two recipients for the Heritage Living Contribution award was Larry McDonald. Many have called him “Mr. Wheatley” or “Mr. Hockey” with all that he has done over the past 60 years in the Wheatley and Leamington area. His involvement with various
local charities and activities is really impossible to list, but organizations like Leamington Minor Hockey, Leamington Hospital, Sun Parlour Shriners, Wheatley Town Council, the Optimist Club, Wheatley Fish Festival committe and the Masonic Lodge are just a few of the things he has been involved with over the decades.
McDonald’s natural ability to rally people and earn support for projects and groups is one of his num-
ber one qualities. As well, he helped raise funds for the building of both Leamington arenas, the Wheatley arena, Erie Shores Hospice, The Bank Theatre, and the modernization of Leamington Memorial Hospital.
Larry is a communityminded supporter, organizer and hard-working role model. The local communities are fortunate to have him backing them.
Heritage Award for Contribution (Living): The co-recipient of this year’s Heritage Living Contribution Award is Vi Pepper. Mrs. Pepper spent many years working in various retail stores in town, but upon her retirement her energies were channeled into volunteer work. For several decades now she has actively worked with the Canadian Cancer Society and has also been a valuable member
of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for over 30 years.
Vi’s work and visibility around Leamington extends to the annual Soup ’n Salad Luncheon, Chili-Fest, Poor Boy Luncheon, the Leamington Tomato Tourist Booth and volunteering with the Leamington United Church. Along the way she has been dedicated to endless volunteerism and has received numerous awards, but as she said at the Heritage Awards Night, “This is the most beautiful one I have ever received.”
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The Leamington Rotary Club was honored as Heritage or Historic Organizations winner by the Leamington & Mersea Historical Society at their awards dinner at the Roma Club. Accepting the award from Bill Gay (left) and LMHS president Paul Bunnett-Jones (right) were Rotary treasurer Jim Samson (second from left) and president Martin Varela.
The late Fred Epplett was named the recipient of the Heritage Contribution (Posthumous) at the Historical Society’s awards dinner. Accepting the award on their father’s behalf were, left to right, Tim Epplett, Lee Franklin, Mike Epplett and Rob Epplett, from award sponsor Kevin Reid.
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Heritage Award for Meritorious Service: Joe Wickham’s involvement in the community has garnered him the Heritage Award for Meritorious Service. Joe has been working with the local unit of the Salvation Army for 13 years, nine of which he spent with its youth group.
For 28 years Wickham has been a member of the Leamington Flyers hockey club in various capacities, and for a decade he operated the Leamington arena’s skate shop and was involved with Southpoint and Leamington Minor Hockey as a referee. He has also spent many years with Leamington and Southpoint Minor Baseball and spent five seasons as head of the umpires.
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, exchange heartfelt words with someone who could benefit from a pick-me-up. This might change this person’s entire perspective and greatly improve his or her week.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, you have the right to speak up if someone demands more of you this week than you can possibly deliver. This person might just need to be reminded you can’t do it all.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, patience has gotten you very far, but you may have to make your moment happen in the coming week. Seek the support of friends when making your next move.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Things that may seem obvious on the surface actually have much more depth than you’d first imagined, Cancer. You may need to explore a little bit more.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, if you find yourself facing some resistance, you may need to use a different tactic. What you have been doing isn’t working as you’d have hoped, but it can be fixed.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, do not lose your cool when met with an emotionally charged situation. Instead, pull back and assess the situation from afar. This could shed light on a new way to proceed.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, facing one of your biggest
obstacles this week will not be an easy task. However, with a support team behind you, you can overcome this obstacle.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, you may match wits with someone who shares your stubbornness. But this is a battle that will come out with no winner. Embrace compromise instead.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
An interesting turn of events shifts your focus from one of your goals to another, Sagittarius. This may be a time of great change, so expect the unexpected at every turn.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, if you feel stretched to your limits, start delegating some of your work to others. It isn’t a sign of giving up, but rather an indication of your ability to manage.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Conversations with a spouse or loved one can expand your way of thinking, Aquarius. This fresh perspective may be just what you need to see goals through to completion.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, things within the realm of your relationships may be in flux, but you must take control and figure out how to proceed.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
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Tyra Banks, Model (43)
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Frankie Muniz, Actor (31)
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Johnny Manziel, Athlete (24)
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Sara Bareilles, Singer (37)
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Sam Hunt, Singer (32)
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Simon Helberg, Actor (36)
DECEMBER 10
Bobby Flay, Chef (52)
However, one of Wickham’s biggest contributions is through his dedication and involvement as a foster parent. Years ago, he and his wife Robin were raising two children of their own and decided to adopt a young infant who was born with fetal alcohol syndrome. Not able to adopt him because of his health issues, they found out there was nothing stopping them from being his foster parents and that was the beginning of their commitment to fostering nearly 100 children in the last 25 years.
More recently the couple has worked with Community Living and the Essex County Children’s Aid Society and started a group home for foster children. The Wickhams unselfish care and contribution to bettering the welfare of so many children is such that they are currently in the process of
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Vi Pepper was awarded the Heritage Contribution (Living) at the Historical Society’s awards dinner Nov. 18 at the Roma Club. She received the award from Sam Chacko, representing sponsor Udo Renner Insurance.
Larry McDonald of Wheatley was presented with an award for Heritage Contribution (Living) at the Leamington Historical Society’s Annual Heritage Awards Dinner at the Roma Club. McDonald (left) accepted the award from Sam Chacko, representing sponsor Udo Renner Insurance.
A local couple was the recipient of the Heritage Certificate of Meritorious Service. From left to right, Robin and Joe Wickham received this special honor from Historical Society member Paul Bunnett-Jones.
Five Essex County Rotary Clubs have partnered to sponsor a patient room at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington. This year’s fundraising total exceeded $15,000, bringing their 3-year total to $35,000. From left to right are: Dr. Julie Ricci (Rotary Essex), Rina Hyland (President, Rotary Essex), Martin Varela (President, Rotary Leamington), Laura George Jurilj (President, Rotary Amherstburg), Rosa Richardson (President, Rotary Cottam), Ross Barnwell (LDMH Foundation/ Hospice-Erie Shores Campus, Director of Development), Corrie Bramhall (President, Rotary Harrow), Peggy Little (Asst. Governor Area 9, Rotary Harrow)
Rotary Clubs partner to raise
$15,000 for Erie Shores Hospice
The five Essex County Rotary Clubs of District 6400 – Amherstburg, Cottam, Essex, Harrow and Leamington – met at Colasanti’s Restaurant recently to celebrate this year’s fundraising efforts towards Hospice - Erie Shores Campus five-year commitment.
In 2014, the five Rotary Clubs committed $50,000 over a five-year period to sponsor one of ten patient rooms at the recently opened Hospice Centre in Leamington. Several fundraisers were held throughout this year and jointly sponsored by all clubs, including a Rotary Trivia Night at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Windsor, Hogs For Hospice Rotary Perch Dinner Fish Fry, and a Ciao Concert Event at the Roma Club of Leamington. This year’s total exceeded expectations as $15,000 was raised towards Rotary’s goal, bringing the three-year total to $35,000.
Plans are underway for future events and the clubs look forward to an equally successfully campaign in 2017.
Over 600 people attended the annual Soup ’n Salad Luncheon on Nov. 30 at the Leamington Portuguese Club.
Over $20,000 was raised for the Canadian Cancer Society, thanks in part to 7 gold sponsors of $500, 14 sponsors of $250, and a record 64 bronze sponsors of $100.
A core committee of volunteers organize the event and make arrangements for restaurants to make soup, for pickup and delivery, and for volunteers to set up and take down the hall, etc. Volunteers and donors are always welcome to contact chairperson John Woelk c21johnwoelk@hotmail. com Soup ’n Salad Lunch raises $20,000
A total of 33 soups from Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley were served by guest ladelers.
There were many donations of draw prizes, food items, supplies and more.
Hair Café staff were among the many volunteer ladelers at the Soup ’n Salad Luncheon benefitting the the Cancer Society. From left to right are Melissa Mailloux, Shelby Hunter, Melanie McCabe and Samantha Silvius.
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Lions feast on Knights in girls hockey
By Bryan Jessop
The LDSS girls were again subject to the chilly conditions of Unico Arena, but turned up the heat against their Holy Names guests to claim their second straight win.
The Lions hosted the Knights in WECSSAA Tier I girls hockey Tuesday, Nov. 29 and after an evenlymatched two periods, skated away to a 5-1 victory. Holy Names opened the scoring with 1:24 left in the first period on a power play when Emma Francis sent an icelevel shot between Natalie Edmondson’s left pad and left post. The lead ran a course of 27 seconds before Grace Hyatt released a shot that struck goalie Caroline Miceli and deflected into the air and arced back down into the net. Bailey Brown drew the lone assist.
The Lions improved the defense of their net in the second, where newcomer Cassidy DeGroote relieved Edmondson between the pipes at about the midway point. Despite a handful of opportunities each way, neither team was able to break the stalemate in the middle frame.
Leamington’s forwards took control from shortly after the opening faceoff for the third stanza, potting four straight within the first few minutes to seal the victory. Brown scored the game winner after being set up by Abbey Hopper, followed by the first of three insurance goals by Shannon Fehr, assisted by Brown. Brown then chipped in with her fourth point of the match
the team’s record to 2-1-1.
by making the score 4-1, assisted by Hyatt. Emily Hyatt wrapped up the scoring after taking a feed from Hopper.
“It was a great game,” said LDSS girls head coach Kim Goyeau. “During the second intermission, we talked about putting more pressure on their end of the ice and that’s exactly what
they did. We wanted them to send more pucks toward the net and that’s what happened.”
Goyeau noted that the Lions didn’t challenge the Knights’ goalie as often as she and assistant coach Janine Deneau would have liked throughout the first two periods, a problem their
team remedied in the third.
“As soon as we started sending pucks toward the net, they started going in,” Goyeau explained.
The Lions have a handful of players returning from the 2014-15 season, the last time they were able to ice a
Danielle Slingerland of the Lions approaches Holy Names’ Alana Palameta to poke check the puck off her stick during a WECSSAA Tier I girls hockey game at Unico Arena Tuesday, Nov. 29. The Knights scored first, but Leamington took over from there, winning the match 5-1.
WECSSAA team. Veterans include Grace and Emily Hyatt, Abbey Hopper, Shannon Fehr, Danielle Slingerland, Lauryn Gradwell, Bailey Brown and Natalie Edmondson. Kiera Jackson is also expected to return, although she has yet to re-
cover from an injury.
“We’ve got a good team, a good group of girls to work with,” said Deneau.
The LDSS girls returned to Unico for a Tuesday, Dec. 6 contest against the L’Essor Aigles. Results were not available by press deadline.
Emily Hyatt of the Lions (far right) and Emma Francis of Holy Names battle for control of the puck just inside the Leamington blue line during the first period of a WECSSAA Tier I girls hockey game at Unico Arena Tuesday, Nov. 29. Hyatt scored the game’s last goal in a 5-1 LDSS victory, improving
A (developmental) league of their own
Not long after I picked up a guitar for the first time in the summer of 1990, I began hearing worthwhile snippets of advice from musicians who were far more experienced in the ways of the six string than I. One such suggestion was to seek out players who were FAR more talented than myself (no shortage of them) when trying to form a band.
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As much as that advice made sense, the first band I joined was pieced together by myself and a group of friends who were all equally green. With that being the case, it took a LOT of jamming before we started sounding like anything other than a garage full of noise. We eventually won a couple high school Battles of the Bands, but not until after we finished dead last in our first such venture and were disqualified from the second (our singer decided to alter a few lyrics to a certain AC/DC song that the rest of us thought were hilarious — the judges, apparently, did not share our sense of humour).
Anyway, the National Football League has recently expressed publicly an interest in providing its youngest players with the opportunity to follow some of that same advice. Just as the National Hockey League is to a large extent supported by the American Hockey League as a developmental organization for prospect players, the NFL hopes to create a spring/ summer league to fulfill the same duties.
To be honest, I’m not sure if this yet-to-launch league is the same as the “New” United States Football League that was originally expected to take flight in March of 2013. Not to be confused with the USFL that ran a course of three seasons in the mid 1980s before folding, the NUSFL (that’s what I’m going to call it to differentiate it between the defunct loop of the same name) was actually founded in 2008. Before getting anywhere near ready for the first opening kickoff, this league has already had a CEO resign amid scandal and from what I can tell, seen two exchanges of ownership.
At any rate, the NFL would like a developmental system put in place to prepare players as well as coaches and officials for action within its own 32-team system. One might argue that NCAA Division I football is already deemed the NFL’s top developmental system from where rookies are drafted, but that doesn’t give the league a place to send newcomers who aren’t quite cutting it in hopes of fine tuning their skills for another shot at the premier level of competition (like the aforementioned AHL does for the NHL). You can’t send a struggling rookie back to play college ball. The Canadian Football League kind of acts as a step-
ping stone between college and the NFL, but that transition isn’t all that common. Naturally, it has to do with coaches who are less than eager to recruit players who’ve been learning/ playing the game with a significantly different set of rules.
On one of the web forums I frequent, there are those who believe the idea is doomed to fail. The NFL had the same intentions for a league overseas, but NFL Europe was — surprise, surprise — a failure. Why would they set up such a league on a continent that isn’t known for its love of American football in the first place? I’m not entirely sure, but the fact that the U.S. has already used up 31 of its major cities as homes to NFL franchises themselves might have something to do with it. I can’t see a developmental league (okay, I’m just going to refer to it as the “DFL” from this point forward) capable of providing one team for each existing NFL squad — the logistics of it just don’t seem feasible. Sure, these “semi pro” players wouldn’t be paid as much, but travel, equipment, marketing, insurance and other expenses would possibly be comparable to what they are in the big leagues, and that’s not going to fly when ticket/admission prices are going to have to be much, much lower. You’d have to set up shop in smaller cities with a lot less disposable income that’s ripe for the picking — many of which would already be within a reasonable drive from NFL destinations.
I’ve heard notions that the “DFL” could survive as a loop of eight teams or so. Placed carefully, you could set up franchises in mid-sized cities that don’t already have NFL teams or at least huge cities that still have an appetite for more (Chicago?). I’m not so sure about Toronto. Good or bad, the Argos aren’t well supported in the centre of the universe and the Buffalo Bills games played there received a lukewarm welcome at best.
And then of course there’s the issue of finding a few billionaires — at least eight of them, I suppose — willing to build new stadiums. Publicly-funded, half-billion dollar monstrosities can be death sentences for the political careers of mayors and council members who vote in favour of them and even when they’re approved, the required paperwork to fill out takes longer than actual construction (never mind finding an appropriate site).
Honestly, I’d like to see a DFL for the NFL. Fans and media have been griping about the lack of available talent in key positions for a few years now and the league’s ratings are starting to suffer for it — well, that and the fact that TV viewers are sometimes subject to lengthy commercial breaks between what seems like every play. Perhaps people like me could even “develop” our ability to make weekly football picks (I am, after all, losing to a co-worker making her picks based on the cute-factor of each team’s quarterback).
We think of you each day, remembering your unconditional love and your words of encouragement. Remembering your laughter, your smile and all your great stories. We miss you more than words could ever say, but you will live forever in our hearts.
Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure. Loving you always Forgetting you never. Forever in our hearts.
RFH Novice Majors host tournament
The Reid Funeral Home Novice Majors hosted the annual Southpoint Tournament the weekend of November 25. There were six teams in the Novice “A” Division. Out-oftown teams included Halton Hills, Niagara Falls and St. Thomas, while county teams were represented by Essex, Amherstburg and the host Southpoint Capitals.
The Caps opened the weekend on Friday, November 25 when they battled a tough and hungry St. Thomas Stars team. The Stars scored early, and caught the hosts flatfooted. In an almost surreal first period, the Stars piled in 7 goals. The Caps used the break after the first to compose themselves and gave a much better effort in the second and third periods, only allowing one other goal in the game. The Caps ended up losing the game, but it proved to be a good wake-up call moving into the weekend.
In Game 2, Southpoint drew the Niagara Falls Flyers and had many opportunities early in the first. The Caps brought a lot more energy into this game. They scored late in the first with a great individual effort by Zack Liebrock.
The Caps carried that momentum into the second period and pumped two more goals. Nicholas Brophey scored on a power play, with assists going to Grant Symons and Zack Liebrock. Symons scored his own marker shortly after that with assists by Brophey and Mason Dault.
There was strong goaltending by Tomas Kniaziew behind a stellar defensive effort by the whole team. The tenacious back-checking and aggressive play led to a 3-1 final. With a record of one win and one loss, the Caps needed a win in game 3 to get into the semi-final.
Game 3 was a re-match against Halton Hills Thunder. The Caps had tangled with this team a couple of weeks ago in a close game that ended in a shoot-out loss. They knew they had their work cut out for them and the Caps came out flying. Unfortunately, the Thunder scored an early goal, but the Caps came right back and drew even two minutes later with an unassisted goal by Grant Symons. This was a back and forth battle with great opportunities at both ends of the rink.
Halton Hills squeaked in a goal midway through the second, but it did not deter the Capitals from continuing to hustle and grind this one out. In the end, the Caps couldn’t manage to even the score and the game finished as a 2-1 loss.
Even with the loss, Southpoint showed amazing determination and a great desire to win battles. This game could have gone either way. MVP performances were put in by Mason Dault and Carson Koehler. Even though they didn’t end up on the score sheet, their hustle and determination was evident throughout the game. The loss put Southpoint out of contention for the championship.
Game 4 could have been a letdown considering the Caps were eliminated from the gold medal game. Instead, they used the emotion to rev an internal engine which hasn’t been at full throttle yet this season.
In a re-match against Niagara Falls, the Capitals
came out with the roar of a 302 Boss Mustang. Shots were peppering the Niagara goalies from all directions and the Capitals were winning puck battles all over the ice. Despite out-shooting the Flyers by a considerable margin, the game remained scoreless after one period.
The onslaught continued in the second and the Caps were finally rewarded for their effort with an opening goal by Logan Lefaive. His laser from the point found the back of the net and the Caps were on the board. Helpers went to Mason Dault and Ethan Barnewall.
The goal seemed to open a floodgate and the Southpoint assault continued relentlessly. Grant Symons potted the next two goals with assists to Nicholas Brophey, Zack Liebrock and Liam Brown. Carson Koehler ripped a marker early in the third assisted by Brophey and Caidon Fuller. Symons sniped two more after that, with Owen Deneau and Landen Bradley assisting. Nicholas Brophey finished off the scoring by rocketing Southpoint’s 7th goal of the game midway through the third period. Assisting on the final goal was Landon Bradley. The final score was 7-0 for the Caps. An amazing shutout effort was shared by goalies Tomas Kniaziew and Andrew Demant, and the whole team gelled together in what was arguably their best game of the season.
As the Caps entered the arena lobby after the game, the look of pride and satisfaction was obvious. In the end they were 2 and 2, but made great strides as a team and displayed a new level of passion and resilience on the weekend. Great job, Capitals!
Friday Retirees bowling scores
The following are the high bowling scores for the Friday Retirees Bowling League at Empire Lanes for games played on December 2.
Men’s Games Over 180: Ozzie Wolf 243-213, Jamie Arquette 201, Tys Schaafsma 226, Bob Sinclair 244235-223, Ernie Purr 235-191, Jack Valade 188-196, Gary Alderson 187, Heinz Kosempel 188-245, Armand DeCaluwe 195.
Women’s Games Over 150: Bernice Smith 150, Peggy Hillman 152-150, Diane Sinclair 178-158, Susan Power 159-160-151, Carolyn Campbell 156, Gloria Robinson 155, Connie Popa 167, Patti Clifford 151, Theresa DeCaluwe 171-190-171.
Men’s Series Over 550: Ozzie Wolf 632, Bob Sinclair 702, Ernie Purr 588, Jack Valade 562, Heinz Kosempel 611.
Women’s Series Oer 450: Diane Sinclair 473, Susan Power 470, Theresa DeCaluwe 532.
High Handicap Series: Maurice Cowan 745, Ernie Purr 744, Bob Sinclair 741, Susan Power 755, Theresa DeCaluwe 745, Connie Popa 732.
Happy 90th Birthday Russell Quick
Joe & Joann Delellis
Joe & Joann were married December 3, 1966 in Leamington. They have been blessed with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. A celebration will be held for family & friends.
Mark passed away 3 years ago - December 11, 2013. 3 years have passed since that sad day When one we loved was called away. God took him home - it was His will. Within our hearts Mark liveth still. We all miss him very much! Mom, Ken, Marisa, Christine, Ron, Karisa, Devin, Dillon
Russell was born in Leamington December 18, 1926. He has 4 daughters, 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He will celebrate with family.
CARD OF THANKS CAROLE MORRISON
We would like to thank everyone for their support and celebration of mom’s life. A sincere heartfelt thank you to those who brought food, sent flowers and cards and the many donations made in her memory to Erie Shores Hospice and the “Who Did It” club. We have been comforted by the many family and friends who came to pay tribute to mom which is a testament to a life well lived.
Special thanks go to Dr. Horen for her utmost care and compassion, Jenna from Bayshore Health Care, doctors, nurses, coordinators & volunteers from Erie Shores Hospice. Also a huge thanks to good friends Eva, Rene, Joyce, Mike & Diane, Richard & Shelley, Elaine, Jack and Jo. Mom had such a tremendous support group over the years and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks also go to Robert from Reid Funeral Home in Leamington, the staff at Smith Funeral Chapel in Simcoe and to pastor Ted Smith for the touching eulogy. They allowed us to remember mom exactly the way she would have wanted.
We are forever grateful, The Morrison family – Debbie, Gail & Ken
The family of the late Alfred Whaley would like to give their sincere and heartfelt thanks to family and friends who sent flowers, cards, charitable donations and well wishes. A heartfelt thanks to Jack Glover for the touching ceremony, to the guidance of the Reid Funeral Home and the Wheatley Legion for the luncheon. Alf lived a full life surrounded by family and friends. He will be missed. Judy, Pat, Jan & Roy and families
Atom Minors Shut Out Belle River
Max Youssef of Southpoint Capitals Atom Minors, sponsored by Jose’s Bar and Grill, takes a hard shot on Sunday, December 4, 2016 as the Caps took on the Belle River Canadiens. A great game played by all. Goaltender Jack Thomas earned his first shutout of the season! (Submitted photo)
Stars face K.C. Fillies
The Southpoint Highbury Canco Intermediate Stars took on the K.C. Fillies on Sunday, Dec. 4. For the most part Highbury controlled the play. The Fillies had very few scoring chances and Highbury’s Erica Taylor took care of the shots that did make it to the net. Southpoint’s first goal came at the 10-minute mark of the first. Kelsey Babkirk scored and assists went to Kelsey Almasi and Joline Driedger.
In the third, Kelsey B. received a pass from Allison Chopchik and then blasted it down the ice. She got in tight to the goal, the goalie went down and Kelsey roofed the puck
to the glove side. With a minute left, the line of Tatum Davison, Jada Schiefer and Krysten Garant created havoc in front of the Fillies’ net and Tatum was able to score. Assists went to Jada and Krysten. Highbury won 3-0. With a few more stretch passes and a bit of cycling the girls will open the game up more to create more scoring opportunities.
Lavoie sets records in the pool
Wheatley resident and grade 11 Leamington District Secondary School student Maddy Lavoie recently made big waves in Toronto.
Competing at the Alex Baumann Invitational Nov. 25-27, the 16 year old felt inspired. “Alex Baumann is one of the greatest Canadian swimmers ever. This meet honours him. I really wanted to do something special,” said Lavoie.
On opening night Friday, Lavoie dominated in all 50m-stroke events. She led the field in the backstroke, the butterfly, the breaststroke and the freestyle.
On Saturday morning Maddy won the 200m breaststroke in 2:35.75, breaking the alltime record for females in any age group in the Sarnia, Windsor and Leamington region. The previous record had stood for almost 15 years.
On Saturday night, Maddy swam her first-ever 1500m freestyle. The result was a new record for the Windsor Essex Swim Team with a time of 18:04, which is currently the fastest 16/under time in Ontario so far this season.
“I definitely did not see that coming,” said Lavoie. “My first 1500 free. I just trusted my training. I averaged 36 seconds every 50m for 1500m. I was dead!”
On Sunday Maddy had one race on her plate, the 200m backstroke. A club record at 2:16 was held by Rio Olympian Kylie Masse, set a few years ago when she was in high school. Maddy finished last race of the weekend in 2:18.
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Assistant coach Jimmy Lee (left) and head coach Andrei Semenov of Windsor Essex Swim Team present Maddy Lavoie with a certificate for setting all-time regional swimming records.
Strong start in Cougars girls’ hockey
By Bryan Jessop
Over a course of 12 days, the Cardinal Carter girls’ hockey team collected more wins than they did in their first two seasons.
The Cougars began the 2016-17 campaign with three consecutive victories, including their recent home opener — a 3-0 win at Unico Arena Monday, Dec. 5 against the Massey Mustangs. Cardinal Carter dominated the majority of their most recent contest, where veteran goalkeeper Alyee Church earned her second shutout in a row.
The game winner was provided five minutes and 40 seconds into the opening period, when Bryanna Rodrigues took a Gioia Diciocco pass from the other side of the net and buried a wrist shot into the right side of the goal past Massey goalkeeper Krista O’Neil. Kiera Murracas drew the second assist.
The first of two insurance goals came seven minutes and 11 seconds into the middle stanza, when Diciocco lifted a high, arcing backhand shot over O’Neil’s glove and into the mesh. Murracas was credited with her second assist of the contest.
Scoring ended while the Cougars were serving the final seconds of a minor penalty about eight minutes into the third. In an unassisted effort, Diciocco outmaneuvered three Mustangs deep in their own zone to eventually tap an ice-level shot past O’Neil to wrap up the scoring.
The curfew buzzer signaled the end of the game with 4:29 showing on the timer.
“We actually played a lot better last week,” said returning Cougars coach Chris Church, joined behind the bench this year by Chris Lapain, Lisa Hedges and Kelly Dries. “We’re a solid team from top to bottom. We should be able to just
roll the lines.”
Cardinal Carter girls hockey joined the WECSSAA ranks for the first time in 2013, where the team finished the season winless. The Cougars won two games the following year and in last year’s playoffs, were eliminated in the first round by the Harrow Hawks. This year’s Cardinal Carter team is still fairly young, with three Grade 9s
and two Grade 10 rookies who did not play hockey in 2015-16. A large portion of their 17 players are in Grade 11, with only three to graduate in June of 2017.
“We want to finish near the top of our division and at least win a playoff game this year,” said Chris Church.
The Cougars’ season started Wednesday, Nov. 23 in Windsor against the St. Joseph’s Lasers, whom Car-
dinal Carter defeated 3-1.
Five days later, the Cougars hosted the newest team to WECSSAA girls hockey, the Kingsville Cavaliers. Diciocco led the way with three points in her team’s 5-0 victory. The Cavaliers’ roster is made up largely of players formerly of Harrow District High School, which closed its doors permanently upon the completion of the 2015-16 school year.
Taylor Moss of the Mustangs tries to stop Cardinal Carter’s Myah Dilaudo from taking a point-blank shot on net against goalie Krista O’Neil during the second period of a Tier II WECSSAA girls’ hockey game at Unico Arena Monday, Dec. 5.
The Cougars’ Bryanna Rodrigues and two Mustang defenders look on as goalie Krista O’Neil narrowly prevents the puck from crossing the goal line during the first period. Rodrigues later scored the game winner in a 3-0 home opener victory against Massey.
Lions lose home opener in boys hockey
By Bryan Jessop
In the very early stages of the WECSSAA Tier I 2016-17 boys hockey season, the Leamington Lions are finding that there’s no place like the road.
After starting the campaign with a 4-3 win against the Massey Mustangs at South Windsor Arena, the Lions were dealt a 7-4 loss by the Sandwich Sabres at Highbury Canco Arena Tuesday, Nov. 29. Leamington and their guests played an evenly matched first period, where David Corio gave Sandwich a 1-0 lead by sending a rebound into the low right corner of Matt Ciliska’s net with 81 seconds remaining before the first buzzer.
The Sabres took complete control of the second period, starting with a Brad O’Neil tally 35 seconds into the frame, followed by a breakaway goal by Colin Chappus. On a delayed Lions penalty 34 seconds later, Corio struck again with an ice-level shot through traffic. From there, Tristan Edmondson — twin brother of starting LDSS girls hockey team goalie Natalie Edmondson — took over in the Leamington net.
Scoring for the second period ended following a turnover just inside the Sandwich blue line. From there, Chappus raced to the LDSS goal and sent a low, backhand shot past Edmondson in a shorthanded effort.
Chappus completed his hat trick early in the third, moving over the goal line from behind the net and sending the disc through a hole in the short side. Leamington’s offense sprung to life from there, cutting the Sabres’ lead to two goals with
bringing
four straight over a course of less than six minutes. Jack Hannigan was the first to solve goalkeeper James Walker, firing a shot that the netminder got a piece of only to allow the puck to slide slowly over the goal line. Brett Enns and Spence Wiebe assisted on the power play tally.
Exactly four minutes later, Enns snapped a Wiebe pass into the net from the slot. Team captain and veteran player Dawson Iles also assisted. Another 16 seconds passed before Wiebe carried the puck from the front of the right side of the Sandwich net to the left, firing a waist-high wrist shot back to the right side after being set up by Iles and Jeron Kir.
Evan Smith was put in the Sabre’s net for the rest of the game. During a Leamington power play, he was beat by a low blast by Ryan Wall from the point with a shot that found its way through a forest of sticks and legs before hitting the back of the goal. Wiebe and Iles assisted.
With curfew fast approaching, Edmondson raced to the bench for the sixth skater with more than two minutes on the game clock. Bryan Matthieu scored the game winner into an empty net 25 seconds before the curfew buzzer signaled the
game’s completion.
“We played well in the third and pretty good in the first,” said Tony Nurse, who is again coaching the LDSS boys along with Butch Rickeard. “In the second, our shots were completely missing the net. When we started hitting the net, we had some success.”
The Lions are a near even mix of returning and rookie players this season, with nine coming back from 2015-16 and 10 playing high school hockey for the first time. The roster includes six Grade 9s, one Grade 10, eight Grade 11s and four Grade 12s.
“We’ve got competitive kids with skill, but we’ll have to learn quickly and recover from the mistakes we make,” noted Rickeard. “Speed will be our key.”
The Lions’ season began Wednesday, Nov. 3 with a 4-3 win over Massey. Leamington led 2-1 after the first frame, but trailed 3-2 going into the third. Ryan Wall led with two goals as singles came from Brayden Zuidema and Iles.
On Thursday, Dec. 1, the LDSS squad paid a visit to the WFCU Centre to take on the St. Joseph’s Lasers. The game ended in a 3-3 draw, bringing the Lions’ record to 1-1-1.
Luca Coppola made the trip to Guelph late last month to take on the silver medalist from the previous Golden Glove Provincial Championships in Toronto, Clay Whiting. Coppola, who was the bronze medalist from the same Ontario featherweight Male Youth 56 kg novice division, defeated Whiting with a technical knockout in the third round. The two fighters threw bombs at each other in the first round, but Coppola started taking over in the second. Using his skill and strength, he sent Whiting to the floor with a left hook, right hand combination for a standing eight count. In the third, Coppola punished Whiting with punches to the body and head, causing the referee to stop the fight. Coppola is scheduled to take on his Golden Glove Provincial Championship division’s gold medal winner Justin Parina Saturday, Dec. 10 in London, Ont. On the same card, Tyler St. John-Worth of Tilbury — also coached by Kingsville’s Doug Patterson at Seng’s Martial Arts and Fitness — will take on London slugger Calvin Caron. St. John-Worth is the gold medalist from the Male Youth Novice 65 kg (lightweight) Golden Glove Provincials last month. (Submitted photo)
Shooting Stars shut out opposition
The Southpoint Sunbrite Intermediate Stars played the South County Predators in EssexKent League action. Kayla “Sniper” Collison powered the offensive attack scoring four goals. Kim Goyeau netted a pair and single tallies went to Lea Marshall, Morgan Amicone and Abby Gualtieri. As a result, the Stars won this game by a score of 9-0. Scoring the Stars assists were Mackenzie Mahon (4), Krista Marshall (3), Jenn Fehr, Goyeau, Amicone, Gualtieri and Lea Marshall. Goaltender Caitlin Preston was named game MVP as she shut the door in this exciting game, recording another shut out!
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Nov. 28: North/South - 1st Al Morrison and Helen Preyde, 2nd Joyce and Sandy Gammie, 3rd Pauline Mikolash and Vi Major. East/West1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes, 3rd Agnes Fraser and Arla Marquis. Kingsville Bridge Club, Nov. 30: 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Sandy and Joyce Gammie, 3rd Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 4th Buddy Ellwood and Frank Duransky.
The Sunbrite Intermediate Stars welcomed the Lakeshore Lightning to the Highbury Canco Rink on Sunday afternoon. The Stars came to play with Kim Goyeau leading the way, netting a big hat trick. Kayla Collison chipped in with a pair of goals to lead their team to an exciting 5-0 win. Scoring the assists were Angelica Ouellette, Morgan Amicone, “Mac & Cheese” Mackenzie Mahon, Jenn Fehr, Lea Marshall and goaltender Sam “Brick Wall” Hartleib. Sam was dynamite between the pipes, recording her seventh shutout of the season as she had to make many tough saves at crucial times in this game.
The Lions’ Jeron Kir chases Sabres’ puck carrier Brad O’Neil during a WECSSAA Tier I boys hockey game at Highbury Canco Arena Tuesday, Nov. 29.
Lions goalie Tristan Edmondson smothers the puck before Colin Chappus can grab a rebound. Chappus scored a hat trick to secure the Sandwich Sabres’ 7-4,
Leamington’s early-season record to 1-1-0.
Leamington’s
Free kids Christmas performances
The Bank Theatre and South Essex Community Council are presenting a free Children’s Christmas event on Friday, December 9 at 5:00 p.m. The event will take place at The Bank Theatre, 10 Erie St. S., Leamington.
The evening includes two performances and a visit from Santa!
The performances are “Beyond a Christmas Play”, written, directed and performed by SECC’s Newcomer youth group, and “Sheep Need a Shepherd”, written by Barry Bergen and directed by Janice Founk. All are welcome!
Select 7s defeats Sabres 3-1
Southpoint Select 7s took to the ice at home to face the LaSalle Sabres.
The Sabres struck first to get a one-goal lead but the 7s kept pressing. Ryder Grossi scored on the backhand to tie it up, with an assist from Massimo Ingratta.
In the second period there was no scoring but lots of action at both ends of the rink.
Southpoint took the lead in the third with an unassisted goal by Eli Dreidger. Ryder Grossi scored his second of the game to give Southpoint a 3-1 victory.
Southpoint defence played a great game and Landon Furtado-Ford and Nicholas DiMilo were solid between the pipes.
Next game is December 10 at 5:40 versus Essex at the Wheatley Arena.
ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC., UNION GAS LIMITED AND NATURAL RESOURCE GAS LIMITED
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Union Gas Limited and Natural Resource Gas Limited have each applied for approval to recover the costs associated with their cap and trade compliance plans. The costs of the proposed plans would raise natural gas rates by $6 to $7 on average per month starting January 1, 2017 for residential customers. The exact amount of the increase will depend on the amount of gas you use and on your gas utility. Other customers, including businesses, may also be affected.
Learn more. Have your say.
Under the Government of Ontario’s new greenhouse gas emissions regulation each of Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Union Gas Limited and Natural Resource Gas Limited are required to develop plans to meet their cap and trade compliance obligations. New costs will be incurred by each of the natural gas utilities to comply with the regulations. The Ontario Energy Board will assess the cost-effectiveness of each of the cap and trade compliance plans filed by the natural gas utilities to determine whether the gas utilities can recover those costs in the rates they charge customers.
THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a combined public hearing to consider Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ requests. We will question each of the gas utilities on their cap and trade compliance plans and on each of their cases for a rate change to implement those plans. We will also hear questions and arguments from individual customers and from groups that represent Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ customers. The OEB will assess whether the compliance plans are cost-effective to determine whether the recovery of the cap and trade costs from customers is reasonable.
The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost.
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You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process.
• You can review each of Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ applications on the OEB’s website now.
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• You can become an active participant (called an intervenor). Apply by January 9, 2017 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding.
• At the end of the process, you can review the OEB’s decision and its reasons on our website.
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Our file numbers for this case is EB-2016-0300 (Enbridge Gas), EB-2016-0296 (Union Gas) and EB-2016-0330 (Natural Resource Gas). To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file letters or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case, please enter one of the three file numbers EB-20160300 (Enbridge Gas), EB-2016-0296 (Union Gas) and EB-2016-0330 (Natural Resource Gas) on the OEB website: www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/notice. You can also phone our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-6322727 with any questions.
ORAL VS. WRITTEN HEARINGS
There are two types of OEB hearings – oral and written. The OEB will determine at a later date whether to proceed by way of a written or oral hearing. If you think an oral hearing is needed, you can write to the OEB to explain why by January 9, 2017.
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If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. However, your personal telephone number, home address and email address will be removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public. If you apply to become an intervenor, all information will be public.
This hearing will be combined pursuant to section 21(5) and held under section 36 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, S.O. 1998 c.15 (Schedule B).
Golden Years golf report
Forty Golden Years golfers dropped 59 aces on Dec. 1 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
The highlight of the day was Mavis Rutter’s 3 consecutive aces on holes 16, 17 and 18. Mavis was also a member of Team 11 who scored 3 consecutive aces on the 10th hole.
Setting the pace with a strong 7 aces was Mavis Rutter. Dropping 4 each were Winnie Moore and Lloyd Honey. Managing 3 apiece were Pete Daudlin, Eileen McIntosh, Bill Taylor and Sharon Teskey. Two dropped for Jim Allen, Murray Cascadden, Julia Kos, Andy Orsini, Al Rutter, Art Sweet, Rose Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg, Linda Walsh and Eleanor Brook. Rounding out the ace parade with 1 each were Cathy Dewhurst, Murray Hartford, Tom Hyatt, Tony Hudvagner, Gail Johnson, Eva Kah, Bob Martin, Bill Mayville, Barb Murphy, Moe Scratch, Gerrit Vriesen and Ken Brook.
Carding 16 over 9 holes was Lloyd Honey. Producing 17 were Bill Taylor, Mavis Rutter, Murray Cascadden and Jim Allen. Recording 18 were Bill Taylor, Eileen McIntosh, Winnie Moore, Andy Orsini, Pete Daudlin, Tom Hyatt, Cathy Dewhurst (3) and Lloyd Honey. Lloyd Honey carded 34 for 18 holes, followed closely by Cathy Dewhurst with 36. Winnie Moore, Andy Orsini, Pete Daudlin, Tom Hyatt, Gary Honey, Julia Kos and Jim Allen each managed 38.
Lloyd Honey delivered a 36-hole total of 75, while Cathy Dewhurst had 76, Julia Kos and Jim Allen 77, and Winnie Moore and Eileen McIntosh 78.
First place bragging rights went to Team Aces with 237 (Eileen McIntosh, Tom Dewhurst. Ken Brook, Bill Taylor). Nailing down second place with 239 was Team 11 (Rose Taylor, Mavis Rutter, Lloyd Honey). Third and final spot went to Team 6 with 243 (Eva Kah, Pete Daudlin, Tom Hyatt).
Play continues at Colasanti’s every Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS Grief Share Event at Knox Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, December 13 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. de7
WHITE CHRISTMAS - St. John's Anglican Church, 60 Erie Street N., Leamington invites you to a showing of the classic movie, White Christmas. Join us and sing along. Friday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $8 per person or $20 per family. Call Pete at 519-326-8529 to reserve tickets. Tickets also available at the door. This is an official colourful Christmas sweater event. Refreshments available for purchase. no30-de7
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!
You are invited to a dinner evening at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens on Monday December 12, 6:00 p.m. Cost $18. Inspirational Speaker and Musician Tina Weidelich, Richmond Hill, will talk on the "Perfect Present". For reservations call Barb by Friday, December 9, 519-326-7631. Presented by Leamington After 5. Affiliated with RSVP Ministries. de7
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Please email resume to: tinad@sunritegreenhouses.com or fax: 519-733-5290
MTS Canada has immediate openings for over the road company drivers.
This is a great opportunity to become part of a growing company. MTS offers dedicated lanes, great pay, free benefits for employees, paid vacation after one year, as well as a sign on bonus for over the road drivers!
We haves lanes from Windsor or London to Tennessee, Kentucky or Indiana. Call Kelly in recruiting for more information: 519-251-3943
Fax: 519-251-3968
Must have minimum 6 month experience and clean driving record.
APARTMENT MANAGERS.
FULL TIME. Must live on site to manage and maintain building. Janitorial and handy-man duties. Position includes apartment and salary. Please forward resume to: Box 14, Leamington, N8H 3W1. no16-de28
BOOKING CLERK - A busy
3 physician medical lab is seeking a booking clerk for 36 hours, 3 days per week. Responsibilities: This entry level position includes the scheduling of patients by phone, processing referrals, data entry, filing, faxing and general reception duties. Qualifications: Be able to manage time and track multiple tasks, excellent communication skills, phone etiquette, proficient in MS office and MS Excel, ability to work with minimal supervision and must be reliable. Resumes to be faxed only to: 519-325-1338. de7
Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. Minimum Wage to start. 44 hours per week. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment.
No education or experience is required. Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca
DINIRO FARMS NEEDS full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.40/hour, 45+ hours, 7 days/week. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Duties include plant, crop maintenance, harvest and pack. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a repetitive basis. Please apply via email to: dinirofarms@wavedirect.net. eow-de7
LITTLE CAESARS LOCATIONS in Leamington, Kingsville and Essex have full and part-time positions available. Experience with food preparation and cash handling preferred. Drop resumes at any of the above Little Caesars locations.
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Accounts
Payable Clerk
– Leamington Area
Full time Steady days High Volume A/P Minimum 2 years experience
Experience with JD Edwards an asset. $15-$18/hour.
Apply with resume to Deb@personnelbyelsie.com
PERSONNEL by Elsie 5923 Tecumseh Rd E Windsor, ON
GENERAL GREENHOUSE
LABOUR - Full time and full time part time positions available. 40-48 hours per week, weekends/holidays. Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment. Minimum wage to start. Apply by fax: 519-326-6702 or email: hriprfms@gmail.com. oc26-de28
GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER wanted. Wages $11.40/hour. Min. 40+ hours Mon.-Sat. Must be able to maintain attendance, vital for harvesting. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates - 40 lbs, working in hot conditions. Send resume to: Ingratta Farms, 341 Morse Road, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519-326-1082 oc5-de7
GREENHOUSE WORKER
Responsibilities: crop work, winding, pruning and harvesting
Work Conditions: fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bend, crouching, kneeling, attention to detail, working in hot and damp environment
Wages/Hours: 50 plus hours a week including weekends, 11.40/hour, seasonal full time
Please forward resume by mail to: PO Box 27, Ruthven, Ontario N0P 2G0
Greenhouse Worker
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting
• Checking quality of harvested produce
• Other duties as assigned
WORK CONDITIONS:
• Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods
• Bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail
• Working at heights, hot environment
WAGE AND HOURS:
• 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays
• Wage: 11.40/hour, seasonal, full time
Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)
NOTICE
Taxicab Fare Increase - Effective January 1, 2017
Beginning January 1, 2017, taxicab fares will increase. This increase was approved by Leamington Council at its October 3rd, 2016 meeting.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: RIGHT OF ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE BY-LAW
PURPOSE OF BY-LAW: The Town of Kingsville is in the process of reviewing the potential implementation of a Right-of-Access By-law under Section 132 of the Municipal Act which reads as follows:
132. (1) A local municipality may authorize the owner or occupant of land to enter adjoining land, at any reasonable time, for the purpose of making repairs or alterations to any building, fence or other structures on the land of the owner or occupant but only to the extent necessary to carry out the repairs or alterations. 2001, c. 25, s. 132 (1).
Conditions
(2) The following apply to a power of entry under a by-law under this section:
1. The power of entry may be exercised by an employee or agent of the owner or occupant of land.
Additional Fees Permitted
Stops between destinations $2.00
Waiting per minute or fraction thereof
$0.25
For trip destinations over 5 km outside the geographical boundaries of the Municipality of Leamington – driver and passenger may agree on a flat rate before the commencement of the trip.
Anyone charging a fare or fee other than what has been approved by Council and noted on the Fare Card located in each taxicab is subject to fines under By-law 63-16.
For further information, please contact: Brenda Percy Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Tel: 519-326-5761 clerks@leamington.ca
2. A person exercising the power of entry must display or, on request, produce proper identification.
3. Nothing in a by-law under this section authorizes entry into a building.
4. The owner or occupant shall provide reasonable notice of the proposed entry to the occupier of the adjoining land.
5. The owner or occupant of land shall, in so far as is practicable, restore the adjoining land to its original condition and shall provide compensation for any damages caused by the entry or by anything done on the adjoining land. 2001, c. 25, s. 132 (2).
Consideration of the proposed by-law is the result of a Council motion (501-2016) “Council direct Administration to prepare a report as to what options are available to the Town to ensure that property owners are able to access their property to perform maintenance and/or repairs when structures or fences are prohibiting them from doing so, and as well, options for height restrictions and setbacks where fences or structures will block neighbouring windows or doors.”
Residents, property owners, business owners and all interested citizens are invited to attend the Public Meeting to learn how the proposed by-law affects them, to ask questions and express concerns to Council. The draft by-law consists of several pages of text and as such is NOT attached to this notice but will be available on the Town’s website or at the Town office upon request for review. The proposed amendment applies to all lands within the corporation limits of the Town of Kingsville.
A PUBLIC MEETING OF COUNCIL will be held on:
WHEN: MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017
WHERE: Town of Kingsville Municipal Building (Council Chambers) TIME: 7:00 p.m.
Your comments on these matters are important. If you have comments on this proposed by-law, they may be forwarded by phone, email, or mail to the attention of: Robert Brown, Manager of Planning & Development Services, Town of Kingsville, 2021 Division Road North, Town of Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9. Comments and opinions submitted on these matters, including your name and address, may become part of the public record and may be viewed by the general public and may be published in a planning report or reproduced in a Council agenda and/or minutes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to this matter is available for review at the Kingsville Municipal Office during regular office hours.
DATED AT Robert Brown, H. Ba., MCIP, RPP
2016 2017 FLYERS BEAT, TIE STARS
BY BRYAN JESSOP
A less than promising start for the Leamington Flyers was more than offset by a strong finish against the visiting St. Thomas Stars.
The Flyers remained on the winning track after a Sunday victory against Sarnia by defeating the Stars 4-1 at Highbury Canco Arena Thursday, Dec. 1. St. Thomas struck first but Leamington struck more frequently to improve its record to 15-7-0-5 and remain in a tie with the Chatham Maroons for fourth place in the Western Conference.
The first frame was mostly an even, back-and-forth affair while the teams were at even strength, although a string of four straight minor penalties to the Flyers tipped momentum in the Stars’ favour offensively. The only goal prior to the first buzzer came 12 seconds after a questionable tripping call to Josh Pope-Ferguson, when St. Thomas’s Kevin Hu fired a slap shot that deflected off the right post and into Connor Meyerink’s net.
The guest team finished the first period with an 11-7 shots on net advantage. The Flyers had a few valuable opportunities to score, but couldn’t pull the trigger against netminder Cooper Seedott.
Leamington’s offense was more of a factor in the second, where the hosts put on a display of quick, fluent puck movement from goal line to goal line. Dallas Maurovic tied the game after a rebound from a Riley Meyerink shot bounced his way. Maurovic buried the puck a fraction of a second before Seedott could adjust his position from the right side of the goal. Kade McKibbon drew the second assist on the equalizer.
Precisely nine minutes later, Liam Hogan took hold of the puck in the slot and fired a backhand shot that beat Seedott five hole to give Leamington a 2-1 lead. St. Thomas forwards had chances to beat the Flyers’ goalkeeper in the middle frame, but couldn’t prevent the home team’s blueliners from pouncing on rebounds. Leamington outshot their hosts by a narrow 11-10 margin in the second.
The Flyers picked up where they left off to start the third, testing the Stars’ goalie repeatedly. Hogan notched his second of the game by deflecting a Jaydon Fetter wrist shot released from the point just before the puck returned to ice level. Riley Meyerink, twin brother of Flyers’ goaltender Connor Meyerink, earned his second assist of the match.
Seedott kept St. Thomas within range on the scoreboard despite seeing his team get outshot 17-6 over the last 20 minutes. The Stars pulled their goalie with 2:13 on the game clock, but continued having trouble challenging Connor Meyerink. Carrying the puck to centre ice and just over the red line, Cale Phibbs registered an empty netter with 2.1 seconds remaining.
Leamington outshot their guests 35-27 and went zero for five on the power play while St. Thomas managed one for seven.
“We seemed to get better as the game went on, but we’ve got to play better from the start,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “We talked about it in the first intermission. I was happy with how fast we were in the second and how we stepped it up a bit more in the third. Connor played really well tonight. He made some great saves to help us hold onto the lead.”
overtime. Noah Hedrick stopped 33 for Leamington while Seedott blocked 35 to share the tie.
The Flyers’ next home game at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 against the Strathroy Rockets will feature the annual Teddy Bear Toss at Highbury Canco Arena. Spectators are encouraged to bring stuffed toys to the game and after the Flyers score their first goal of the game, throw them onto the ice. All donations will be donated to the Leamington Toys For Tots program.
Rest of the West
Hogan’s two goals were his ninth and 10th of the season in 26 games, equalling his 2015-16 total earned in 46 games.
“My linemates Maurovic and Meyerink pulled a lot of pucks out of the corner and gave me the chance to sore,” said Hogan. “As a team, we’re getting the ball rolling again. We’re playing complete hockey games. We should be seeing some more wins for sure.”
The following day, the second half of the home-andaway series against the Stars took place in St. Thomas, where the Flyers earned their first draw of the season.
Cal Horvat started the scoring late in the second, although Pope-Ferguson replied in the third to force
The LaSalle Vipers cruised to an 11-1 victory over the Lambton Shores Predators Wednesday night while the London Nationals shut out the Sarnia Legionnaires 7-0. On Thursday, the Chatham Maroons downed Sarnia 5-2. Friday action included a 5-4 win for the St. Marys Lincolns against the Vipers. Chatham handed an 8-3 loss to Lambton Shores on Saturday while the Vipers’ busy schedule featured a 4-3 win over the Strathroy Rockets. Sunday’s Western game ended 8-3 favouring Chatham over Strathroy.
UPCOMING HOME GAMES: Thu., Dec. 8 vs. Strathroy, 7:10 p.m. Thu., Dec. 15 vs. Chatham, 7:10 p.m.
UPCOMING AWAY GAMES: Wed., Dec. 14 vs. London, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 17 vs. Lambton, 7:30 p.m.
Dallas Maurovic eyes the point to send a pass with the Stars’ Lucas Mastroianni closing in during the third period of a Thursday, Dec. 1 GOJHL match at Highbury Canco Arena. Maurovic scored once in his team’s 4-1 win. (Sun photo)
The Stars’ Tim Fallowfield chases Leamington puck carrier Blake Bain in the first period. (Sun photo)
Broden Meloche maneuvers with the puck in the corner as the Stars’ Jackson Brown challenges for possession. (Sun photo)
Holiday recipes from our kitchen to yours
Mark’s Easy Shrimp Ball
You’ve just received a call that company’s on its way for a holiday visit. This quick and easy shrimp ball will get you out of a jam.
• 1 can shrimp, drained, rinsed, chopped finely
• 2 bricks of cream cheese
• squeeze of a lemon
• Shrimp cocktail sauce
• Crackers of your choice
- Combine chopped shrimp, cream cheese and mix well.
- Squeeze a lemon into mixture and form into a ball.
- Place ball on platter and cover in shrimp sauce.
- Surround it with crackers for serving.
Sunny’s Candy Cane Fudge
• 2 (10 ounce) packages vanilla baking chips
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 1/2 cups crushed candy canes
• 1 dash red or green food coloring
- Line an 8 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, and grease the foil.
- Combine the vanilla chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until almost melted, remove from heat and continue to stir until smooth. When chips are completely melted, stir in the peppermint extract, food coloring, and candy canes.
- Spread evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.Chill for 2 hours, then cut into squares.
Mallory’s Mexican Scoops
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend)
• 1 cup finely chopped bacon
• Tostitos Scoops
• 1 can Rotel
- Preheat oven to 350
- Drain the can of Rotel
- Combine mayo, Rotel and bacon
- Add 1 cup of cheese and stir
- Spread Tostito Scoops on a baking sheet and fill each one with a small spoonful of the mixture.
- Sprinkle each Scoop with a little cheese on top
- Bake 15-20 minutes
- Let cool and serve
Pat’s Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll
CAKE:
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel)
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup pure pumpkin
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
FILLING:
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar (optional for decoration)
FOR CAKE:
PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Grease 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan; line with wax paper. Grease and flour paper. Sprinkle a thin, cotton kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
COMBINE flour, baking powder, baking soda, cin namon, cloves and salt in small bowl. Beat eggs and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl until thick. Beat in pumpkin. Stir in flour mixture. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with nuts.
BAKE for 13 to 15 minutes or until top of cake springs back when touched. (If using a dark-colored pan, be gin checking for doneness at 11 minutes.) Immedi ately loosen and turn cake onto prepared towel. Carefully peel off paper. Roll up cake and towel to gether, starting with narrow end. Cool on wire rack.
FOR FILLING:
BEAT cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until smooth. Carefully unroll cake. Spread cream cheese mixture over cake. Reroll cake. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Roberta’s Ham & Cheese Roll-ups
These are good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
• 1 tube Pillsbury pizza dough
• 3/4 lb. black forest ham, thinly sliced
• 12 slices swiss cheese, thinly sliced (or cheese of your choice)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 tbsp. poppyseeds
• 1 and 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
- Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Roll out your pizza dough and press into a 13x18 inch rectangle. Top with ham & cheese.
- Starting on the long side, roll the dough up tightly. Pinch the ends together and place with the seam facing down. Cut into 12 pieces
- Place your rollups in the baking dish, evenly spaced.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, poppyseeds, mustard and worcestershire sauce. Pour the sauce evenly over the rollups.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until lightly browned.
Bryan’s (Janice’s) Soft Chewy Molasses Cookies
• 1 cup organic sugar
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup molasses
• 1 egg, cage free
• 2¼ cup unbleached all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ginger
• ½ tsp cloves
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• Sugar for coating, optional
- In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar, butter and molasses together.
- Beat in egg until light and fluffy.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger, cloves and nutmeg together until well combined.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for about an hour. This makes handling the dough much easier.
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Roll dough into 1 - 1½ in balls.
- Roll each ball in sugar to coat.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 1 minute before removing cookies and placing on wire rack to cool.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
Mallory Heyens
Mark Ribble
Roberta McCarty
Bryan Jessop
Pat Bailey
From Our Kitchen To Yours
Melissa’s Peanut Butter Balls
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1½ cup crushed crisped rice ce real (measure out then crush)
• 1½ cup chocolate chips (milk or semisweet)
- Mix peanut butter and melted butter together in a large bowl.
- Add the powdered sugar and rice krispies.
- Mix until combined. Form the mixture into one inch balls.
- Place the formed balls on a wax paper lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- After balls have been chilled, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or on the stove top.
- Place a toothpick or wooden skewer in each peanut butter ball and dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate and roll around until completely covered.
- Place the chocolate covered ball on a separate cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Remove the toothpicks from each peanut butter ball.
- Place the balls in the freezer to let the chocolate set (approximately 1-2 hours).
Allison’s Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding
This deliciously warm comfort food is enjoyed by kids and adults alike. It sure hits the spot on a frosty cold day.
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
• 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup (250 mL) uncooked short grain rice
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) raisins
• 2 cups (500 mL) unsweetened apple juice
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) nutmeg
• 1 can (300 mL) sweetened condensed milk
- Melt butter in saucepan and add chopped apple. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add rice and cook stir for another minute.
- Add raisins and ½ cup (125 mL) of the apple juice. Continue stirring for about 1 minute. Add the rest of the apple juice, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Cover and cook 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and mix well. Reduce heat to medium and continue stirring until smooth and warmed.
- Cool slightly. It will thicken as it cools. Serve warm, sprinkled with additional cinnamon or nutmeg if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Jim’s Super Easy Holiday Crab Dip
• ½ cup each of Miracle Whip salad dressing and sour cream
• One can drained flaked crab meat
• One tsp cocktail sauce
• Two tsp grated parmesan cheese
- Combine Miracle Whip and Sour Cream
- Add crab meat, grated parmesan cheese and cocktail sauce
- Microwave on high for three minutes
- Stir and serve immediately
Enjoy with your favourite crackers or chips
• 1 chocolate cake mix
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 Tbsp cocoa, sifted if lumpy
• 1/4 cup apricot jam
• 2 tbsp dark (navy) rum
• 1 tbsp boiling water
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
- Prepare and bake cake mix according to the package directions. Let stand in pan on wire rack until cooled completely. Partially freeze. Crumble into large bowl.
- Add brown sugar and cocoa. Stir.
- Combine jam, rum, and boiling water in small cup. Add to cake crumbs. Stir well. Shape into balls, using 1 1/2 tbsp crumb mixture for each.
- Roll each ball in chocilate sprinkles in small bowl. Chill. Makes 24 rum balls.
1 rum ball = 74 calories.
Jolene’s Oreo Truffles
• 1 - 8oz package of cream cheese
• 1 - 470g package of double stuffed Oreos
• 4 - 125 g bars of Lindt white chocolate
- Combine cream cheese and Oreos.
- Roll mixture into balls and let rest in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- In the meantime, melt white chocolate using a double dutch broiler.
- When chocolate is melted, dip oreo balls in melted white chocolate and let harden on wax paper.
- Garnish with melted milk chocolate or Oreo crumbles!
Sheila’s Cheesy Ham & Potato
A delicious recipe made in a slow cooker. Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 7 hours. Temp: low.
• 1½ pounds ham, cubed
• 8 red potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Layer in this order: 1/2 ham, 1/2 potatoes, 1/2 cheese, all the onion, rest of ham, rest of potatoes, rest of cheese, pour soup on top. Cook on low heat 7-8 hours.
Lori’s Oriental Salad
Make a day or 2 before so noodles will soften.
Place into large bowl:
• 1 small head of cabbage –cored and chopped
• 3 pkg. oriental noodles (Mr. Noodle - chicken, vegetable or oriental flavour), broken up (do not cook) save seasoning package for later.
• 1 - 2 bunches of chopped green onions
• 1 pkg. slivered almonds
Dressing - Whisk together:
• 1 ½ cups vegetable oil (Do NOT use olive oil)
• 3 pkg. season mix from above
• 9 tbsp. vinegar
• 3 tbsp. white sugar
• 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
Pour dressing over salad and mix well. Cover and put in fridge and stir often.
Erin’s Chicken Broccoli
• 3 chicken breast
• 1 bunch broccoli
• 4 slices cheese
• 1 can cream of celery soup
• 1 box of stove top chicken stuffing
- Cut chicken into bite size pieces and cook on top of stove until cooked through. Set aside.
- Cook broccoli until tender.
- Cook stuffing according to instructions on package.
- Spray an 8 x8 (2 quart) oven proof dish with a nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Layer ingredients as follows:
- Broccoli goes first
- Lay cheese slices on top of broccoli
- Spread chicken soup (not cooked)over cheese
- Chicken goes next
- Top with stuffing
- Put casserole in preheated oven and cook for one hour.
- To keep stuffing from getting to crispy cover with tin foil.
Sheila McBrayne
Nick’s Rum Balls
Allison Siddall
Jim Heyens
Nick Cerveni
Melissa Hopper
Jolene Perron
Lori Gouin
Erin Squance
'Tis the
Fa la la la la la la la!
Don we now our gay apparel,
Fa la la la la la la la!
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol
Fa la la la la la la la!
See the blazing yule before us,
Fa la la la la la la la!
Strike the harp and join the chorus,
Fa la la la la la la la!
Follow me in merry measure,
Fa la la la la la la la!
While I tell of Yuletide treasure,
Fa la la la la la la la!
Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la la la la!
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,
Fa la la la la la la la!
Sing we joyous all together!
Fa la la la la la la la!
Heedless of the wind and weather,
Fa la la la la la la la!
HARK! THE HAROLD ANGELS SING
Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"
Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled
Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th' angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"
Christ, by highest heav'n adored:
Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come,
Offspring of the favored one.
Veil'd in flesh, the Godhead see; Hail, th'incarnate Deity:
Pleased, as man, with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"
Hail! the heav'n born Prince of peace!
Hail! the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
Risen with healing in his wings
Mild he lays his glory by,
Born that man no more may die:
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"
In a one-horse open sleigh
IT CAME UPON THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR
It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold!
Peace on the earth, good will to men,
From heaven's all gracious King!
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing.
Still through the cloven skies they come
With peaceful wings unfurled
And still their heavenly music floats
O'er all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hovering wing.
And ever o'er its Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
Yet with te woes of sin and strife
The world hath suffered long;
Beneath the angel-strain have rolled
Two thousand years of wrong;
And man, at war with man, hears not
The love song which they bring:
O hush the noise, ye men of strife,
And hear the angels sing.
For lo! the days are hastening on, By prophet bards foretold, When, with the ever-circling years, Shall come the Age of Gold; When peace shall over all the earth
Its ancient splendors fling, And all the world give back the song
Which now the angels sing.
JINGLE BELLS
Dashing through the snow
On a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go, laughing all the way
Bells on bob tail ring, making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride, And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank,
And then we got upsot.
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
JOY TO THE WORLD
Joy to The world! the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let ev'ry heart prepare him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
Joy to the world! the Savior reigns
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonder wonders of His love
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas
And a Happy New Year.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
And a cup of good cheer
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some,
So bring some out here
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year!
AWAY IN A MANGER
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM
O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight
For Christ is born of Mary
And gathered all above
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love
O morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King
And Peace to men on earth
How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven.
No ear may hear His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive him still,
The dear Christ enters in.
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born to us today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel
SILENT NIGHT
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
THE FIRST NOEL
The First Noel, the Angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
And by the light of that same star
Three Wise men came from country far
To seek for a King was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
This star drew nigh to the northwest
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did both Pause and stay
Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Then entered in those Wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
And with his blood mankind has bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
UP ON THE HOUSETOP
Up on the housetop reindeer pause,
Out jumps Good Old Santa Claus
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
For all the little good girls and boys
Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn't go?
Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
First comes the stocking of little Nell
Oh, dear Santa fill it well
Give her a dolly that laughs and cries
One that will open and shut it's eyes
Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go?
Oh, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
WHAT CHILD IS THIS
What Child is this, who laid to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh, Come peasant, King to own Him
The King of Kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary. Oh, raise, raise a song on high, His mother sings her lullaby. Joy, oh joy for Christ is born, The Babe, the Son of Mary.
This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, The Son Of Mary.
What Child is this Who laid To rest
On Mary's lap He is sleeping
This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, The Son, Of Mary
The Babe, the Son of Mary, The Son of Mary
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels!
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Sing, alleluia, All ye choirs of angels; O sing, all ye blissful ones of heav'n above. Glory to God in the highest glory!
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be the glory giv'n; Word of the Father, Now in the flesh appearing, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Festively named places in Canada
• Candyville
• Champagne
• Chimney
• Christmas Island
• Christ-Roi
• Cranberry
• Cranberry Junction
• Cranberry Portage
• Evergreen
• Garland
• Goose Cove
• Ice Lake
• L’Enfant-Jésus
• Gift Lake
• Holly
• Holly Park
• Marie Joseph
• Noel
• Noëlville
• Reindeer Station
• Sled Lake
• Snowflake
• Snow Lake
• Snowball
• Snow Peak Trailer Court
• Snow Road Station
• Star
• Stocking Harbour
• Sugarcane
• Toyes Hill
• Turkey Point
• Winter
• Winterland
(from Statistics Canada)
The following are some of the more beloved holiday tunes and a bit of history about each song.
“Silent Night”: One of the most rerecorded songs in history (733 versions since 1978), “Silent Night,” was composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber and put to lyrics by Joseph Mohr. It was first performed on Christmas Eve at St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, a village in Austria. Today’s version is a slow lullaby, but it’s believed the original was a dancelike tune in 6/8 time.
“O Holy Night”: This popular song was composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to a French poem titled, “Minuit, chrétiens (Midnight, Christians).” Many notable performers, including Perry Como, Céline Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Crawford, and Lea Michele, have performed “O Holy Night.”
“Silver Bells”: Now a Christmas classic, “Silver Bells” originally was written for the Bob Hope film, “The Lemon Drop Kid.” Songwriter Jay Livingston wanted to title the song “Tinkle Bell,” but his wife dissuaded him from using the word “tinkle.”
History of Christmas Classics Holiday Bucket List
“White Christmas”: Irving Berlin believed his song “White Christmas” would be an instant hit. His prediction was correct, especially after singer Bing Crosby recorded it.
“Jingle Bells”: Although it has become one of the more popular Christmas songs, “Jingle Bells” really was written for Thanksgiving. It’s also one of the oldest holiday songs of American origin. James Lord Pierpont, the song’s author, was inspired by the famous sleigh races of Medford, Massachusetts.
“Do You Hear What I Hear”: Noel Regney wrote this song as a call to peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The original context has long been forgotten, and “Do You Hear What I Hear” is now a staple of holiday celebrations.
“Santa Claus is Coming to Town”: James Gillespie wrote this tune while riding a subway and reminiscing about his childhood with his brother. It became a hit after being performed at the famed Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
“The Christmas Song”: This classic Christmas song was written in 1944 by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé. It’s usually subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.” The song was written during a heat wave as a way to think cool thoughts. It only took 40 minutes to write the music and some of the lyrics. Nat King Cole’s rendition of the song is among the more popular versions.
Decorate a gingerbread house
Go caroling in your neighbourhood
Donate a toy to a local toy drive
Sip hot cocoa in front of a fireplace
Make a playlist of your favourite holiday songs
Go to a Christmas parade
Find a fun way to display your holiday cards
Make your own Christmas ornament
Go ice skating
Deliver homemade treats to someone unexpected
Drink egg nog
Go toboganning
Read ’Twas The Night Before Christmas
Attend a local Christmas production
Make a DIY gift for a loved one
Send a greeting to a long-lost friend
Open one small gift on Christmas Eve
Build a snowman
Have a snowball fight
Merry Christmas around the world...
How to say Merry Christmas in different languages
Afrikaans: Geseende Kersfees
Dutch: Zalig Kerstfeest
French: Joyeux Noel
German: Frohe Weihnachten
Greek: Kala Christougena
Hawaiian: Mele Kalikimaka
Icelandic: Gledileg Jol
Italian: Buon Natale
Portuguese: Feliz Natal
Spanish: Feliz Navidad
Swedish: God Jul
Thai: Suk San Wan Christmas
Welsh: Nadolig Llawen
Vietnamese: Chuc Mung Giang Sinh
Holidayfunnies
Which of Santa’s reindeer has bad manners?
Rude-olph
What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Ice Krispies
What do you call a snowman party?
A snowball
What do Santa’s elves learn in school?
The Elfabet
Where does the snowman hide his money? In the snow bank
What do you get when you cross a snowman and vampire?
Frostbite
Follow Santa’s Journey on Christmas Eve
Do you want to follow along with Santa’s journey on Christmas Eve? The Norad Santa Tracker can help you with that! Visit www. NoradSanta.org on December 24th to watch Santa’s progress as he travels the world. There are also games, movies, music and information about Christmas traditions around the world.
NORAD is the North American Aerospace Defense Command, an American and Canadian bi-national organization headquartered in Colorado that monitors and defends North American air space. NORAD began tracking Santa on December 24, 1955 when a young boy thought he was calling Santa. However the phone number he dialed was actually an incorrect number from a department store advertisement in the local newspaper. When the operations center director realized the mistake he assured the boy that NORAD would guarantee Santa a safe journey from the North Pole. The tradition was born
and the NORAD Santa Tracker was officially formed in 1958. Since then NORAD has reported Santa’s location on Christmas Eve to millions of children and families around the world.
Write a letter to Santa and he will write you back!
Canada Post says there are 3 important rules when sending a letter to Santa:
• Make sure to include your full return address. Santa may know where you live, but his postal elves need this information to deliver your letter!
• Santa really loves to read about children’s favourite sports, jokes, school activities or family fun (even if Mom and Dad help with the writing). And, of course, he loves to get pictures and drawings from even his youngest pen pals!
• Send your letter soon. December 14 is the last day to mail letters to Santa (it’s a long way to the North Pole and back!).
Santa’s address is: SANTA CLAUS
NORTH POLE H0H 0H0 CANADA
Fun Christmas Facts
Christmas
DID YOU KNOWs...
• In 2015 the PNC Wealth Management Christmas Price Index estimated it would cost $155,407.18 U.S. to purchase all of the gifts in the Twelve Days of Christmas, or more than $200,000 CDN.
• It is estimated that the single “White Christmas” by Irving Berlin is the best selling single of all time, with over 100 million sales worldwide.
• The first Christmas card dates from 1843 in England, commissioned by Henry Cole.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his brother Alexadre were both born on December 25th, Justin in 1971 and Alexandre in 1973.
• The word Noel entered the English language in the late 1300s. It originated from the Latin word ‘natalis’ which means ‘day of birth’.
Christmas Tree Facts:
• According to the Guinness world records, the tallest Christmas tree ever cut was a 221-foot Douglas fir that was displayed in 1950 at the Northgate Shopping Center in Seattle, Washington.
• Every year, approximately five to six million Christmas trees are grown in Canada;
• Canadian trees are typically grown for 7 to 10 years before they are sold.
• Canada exports more than 1.5 million Christmas trees each year to countries all over the world.
• Artificial Christmas trees have outsold real ones since 1991.
• The first Christmas tree in North America appeared on Christmas Eve 1781, in Sorel, Québec
• The first time a Christmas tree was lit by electricity was in 1882 in the New York City home of Edward Johnson, of the Edison Electric Company.
A look at popular toys from past years
Top toys of the decades
1940s – Slinkys, Magic 8 Ball
1950s – Barbie, Frisbee
1960s – Etch A Sketch, Lite-Brite, Easy Bake Oven
1970s – Rubik’s Cube, Baby Alive, NERF balls
1980s – My Little Pony, Cabbage Patch dolls, Transformers
