November 23, 2016

Saturday!

Christmas Kettle volunteers sought

By Bryan Jessop

The local branch of the Salvation Army is hoping that more Leamington and surrounding area residents will ‘chime in’ to support the true meaning of Christmas.

This Saturday, November 26 is Leamington’s 2016 Light Up the Night Christmas Parade!

The parade assembles at the grading station on Sherk Street. The parade will proceed to Erie Street and head north to Wilkinson Drive, finishing at the fairgrounds.

This year, to ensure participant safety, parking on Erie Street will be prohibited from Askew Street to Wilkinson Drive after 4 p.m.

When Santa reaches the Leamington Library he will stop and light up the trees out front. This will be followed by a small fireworks display. (See ad on Page 21)

During the parade The Salvation Army Kettle will pass by collecting donations for those in need in the community, as well as food for the local Food Bank. Items such as Kraft Dinner, jam, peanut butter, breakfast cereal and cookies are needed.

Volunteers with the 27th annual Leamington & Area Toys 4 Tots toy drive will also join the parade. Help make a child happy this Christmas… bring an unwrapped toy to the Christmas Parade and watch for the Toys 4 Tots sleigh on the parade route this Saturday!

Also during the Christmas Parade, warm up with hot chocolate and cookies courtesy of St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N. Washroom facilities available.

Be sure to come into Leamington early on Saturday as many participating BIA stores have free snacks and great discounts as part of the Uptown BIA Christmas Open House. (See ad on Page 2)

The Leamington Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle Campaign officially launched on the morning of Friday, Nov. 18, crossing a segment of Lake Erie for the second time with the delivery of the first kettle to Pelee Island. Three students from Ecole StMichel spent a part of their P.A. Day boarding the M.V. Jiimaan in Kingsville to deliver the traditional donation container to the LCBO on Pelee Island to kick start the five-week fundraiser. With the help of Salvation Army representatives and volunteers and crew members of the Jiimaan/Owen Sound Transportation Company, Junior Kindergarten student Charlotte Riha and Grade 3 pupils Henry Heaton and Kevin Riha Jr. brought the kettle on board while collecting a handful of early donations.

This year’s Leamington Christmas Kettle Campaign began Monday, Nov. 21 on the mainland, with locations set up at the Real Canadian Super Store, Food Basics, WalMart, FreshCo, and the LCBO in Leamington as well as Zehr’s in Kingsville. Other sites will include Kingsville’s LCBO and FreshCo, although more volunteers are needed to set up at those stores. Giant Tiger in Leamington has also expressed an interest in hosting a Christmas Kettle, but more volunteers will be needed for that location. Leamington’s FreshCo also requires more bell ringers for the kettles.

Presently, between 120 and 150 residents throughout the KingsvilleLeamington-Pelee Island region have stepped forward to take one or multiple shifts with one of the kettles. Christmas Kettle Campaign coordinator Kimberly Heaton explained that another 90 will be needed to fill each shift at each location.

“We’re doing really well,” Heaton said. “A lot of places are completely filled. Still, we need more volunteers to fill shifts at other locations.”

Each Christmas Kettle location — which will add Leamington’s Shopper’s

Drug Mart for the campaign’s final three weeks — operates on five twohour shifts for a total of 10 hours per day. Heaton explained that the Salvation Army is seeking out local service clubs, churches, sports teams, high schools, businesses and other groups to form ‘teams’ of kettle volunteers to rotate shifts for each 10-hour day. High school students will be able to put kettle campaign time towards their required volunteer hours. Anyone interested in offering their time for two-hour kettle shifts can text or call Heaton at 519-329-4470.

Last year, the Leamington-Kingsville-Pelee Island campaign raised about $107,000, eclipsing its goal of $97,000 by $10,000.

“It was quite astounding,” said Heaton. “Our volunteers did an amazing job.”

This year’s fundraising target has been bumped up to $105,500. Each day’s total is again being counted by another group of volunteers ranging

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Ecole St-Michel students with the first Salvation Army Christmas Kettle and the Jiimaan in Kingsville Nov. 18. Students and other volunteers brought the kettle to the LCBO store on Pelee Island to officially kick off this year’s Kettle Campaign. From left to right are Charlotte Riha (JK), Kevin Riha Jr. (Gr. 3) and Henry Heaton (Gr. 3)

Uptown-wide Christmas Open House this Saturday!

The Leamington BIA has announced an Uptown Wide Christmas Open House this Saturday, November 26.

As Leamington BIA continues its “Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Leamington” movement, the community is invited to kick off the holiday shopping season locally this Saturday for a Christmas Open House followed by the annual Santa Claus Parade, sponsored in part by the BIA.

This promotion is designed to support local businesses and generate excitement and enthusiasm in the uptown core.

Several of the Uptown Businesses will be taking part and offering special discounts, giveaways and treats.

Here are a few things to look forward to this Saturday in Uptown Leamington:

• Wharram’s Jewellery will be offering hot apple cider and Wayne’s famous homemade ginger snap cookies.

• Ten Thousand Villages will be offering a BOGO (buy one get one 50% off) sale on all ornaments.

• Avenue Swap & Sell will be offering 20% storewide.

Saturday, November 26

Enjoy the open house and get some Christmas shopping done before watching the parade at night “Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Leamington.” “Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Leamington.”

We invite our community to kick off the Holiday Shopping Season LOCALLY

Uptown Businesses will be offering special discounts, giveaways and treats

• Visit Thrift on Mill from 12-noon-5 p.m. this Saturday. Friendly staff and volunteers will be offering baked goods, coffee and a chance to win holiday gift baskets and your very own Christmas tree.

• Source for Sports Leamington will be offering 15% storewide this Saturday ONLY.

• Chances Gaming Lounge will have 1/2 price appetizers and $2.50 drinks from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

• Bradt’s Butcher Block will be offering appetizers, cheeses and snacks. Visit them on Saturday for some holiday party planning inspiration.

• Gabriele BrandSource will be offering refreshments.

• Unforgettable will be offering refreshments.

• The TCM Center will be providing warm soups, hot tea and hot cocoa for the kiddies. Also be sure to test out their new euro body shaper machine for free.

LDSS introducing new after hours program

By Bryan Jessop

Employment hours that conflict with the typical high school schedule are no longer preventing local students from doing “WELL” at Leamington District Secondary School.

Upon the launch of the 2016-17 school year, LDSS introduced the availability of the Work Experience Learning for Life (WELL) program, offering evening high school courses for students with full-time jobs. Students will also earn credit for work experience through cooperative education programs.

The WELL program at LDSS presently has an enrollment of 40 students, representing a faster early growth rate than the host school expected. Principal Kyle Berard explained that

“Students don’t have to work around one model any more. The program allows us to be adaptable and flexible for the kids.”

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Kyle Berard

work around one model any more,” Berard said.

“The program allows us to be adaptable and flexible for the kids.”

A high school diploma can be earned through WELL in as little as three years if courses are taken through the summer months in addition to the traditional September to June school curriculum. Aspects of the program related to obtaining a diploma will

likely be presented during annual LDSS graduation ceremonies.

be funded by the Greater Essex County District School Board.

the school is now planning expansion for up to 100 students and once the new LDSS opens it doors in September of 2017, could accommodate up to approximately 150. Current numbers have allowed for the hiring of a teacher to instruct WELL courses, available at LDSS Mondays to Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Full-time working students take courses anywhere from once to four times per week. “Students don’t have to

The search for support from businesses and employers in the Leamington region has already begun, with Nature Fresh and South Essex Fabrication stepping forward with bursaries for all LDSS students who graduate through WELL. The local employers are also offering students a fixed dollar amount for each credit earned, providing additional support in addition to the bursary that will

“They believe in the importance of an education, so they’re putting money forward to support that,” Berard explained of support from Nature Fresh and South Essex Fabricating. “They’ve done a lot to push this whole thing into motion. They have been leaders in our community who have partnered with us to create a truly innovative program that works for local students. The students in it are smart, savvy kids — some of them are supervisors where they work.”

Non-financial support is also being sought by requesting that businesses offer high school employees week-to-week schedules that can accommodate their WELL hours. As part of the system, employers will have access to the grades and progress being made by workers involved in the program.

Berard explained that in-

terest in offering the WELL program at LDSS stemmed from the need to find a better way to provide an education to students in the community who were not actively pursuing an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The creation of the WELL program at LDSS was a work in progress over the past two years for the school and the GECDSB.

“This is something this community has needed for a long time,” Berard said.

“It’s something the students have to work hard at, but it gives them a genuine op-

portunity to work towards a diploma while working full time.”

Progress on the construction of the future Leamington District Secondary School on Oak Street West is proceeding according to schedule. Main-floor rooms for the new school have already been designated for use in the WELL program.

Rib’s Ramblings

Let the season begin

basically Matchbox and Hot Wheels.

The Hot Wheels really took off when they developed that orange track that you could put together and loop.

The hustle and bustle of the Christmas season is getting ready to take over our lives. Here at the paper, we’ve already jumped into holiday advertising with both feet.

People were scrambling last week to get their outdoor decorations up before the cold weather set in.

It’s here, whether we like it or not.

I choose to like it.

One Christmas I finally got the Hot Wheels Supercharger race set. It was basically two wheels inside a plastic ‘building” that spun really fast, propelling your cars around the track.

Of course, as you read this, I’m 800 km north, enjoying the vast wilderness of northern Ontario.

The sappy Christmas movies have already started on Lifetime and all of those other channels.

It’ll be a matter of time before the classics start up.

I can’t wait to sit with the grandkids and watch the Rudolphs, Grinches and Scrooges.

I think back to all of those classic Matchbox and Hot Wheels vehicles and wonder what they’d be worth today. The Munsters car, the Beach Boys’ station wagon and the Monkees surf mobile were just a few of those classics that I wish I had today.

Don’t even get me going on the hockey cards I gave away.

Kevin Stubbert and I used to trade them, throw them up against the walls of the house and abuse those cards like there was no tomorrow.

Christmas used to be fairly simple. I was always happy to get a stocking full of fruit, nuts and candy.

We didn’t have to request iPads, Hatchimals or FurReal Friends.

We were mesmerized by Red Ryder BB guns, Battling Tops and Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots.

We’re talking early seventies so there were some valuable cards that bit the dust in those days, like Brad Park, Bobby Orr and Gerry Cheevers.

I wonder if our new generation will hang on to those things. Maybe they’ll be more inclined to keep stuff a little longer.

It’s always nice to reflect at Christmastime about the things we had back then.

I was a big fan of what we called ‘dinky cars’, which were

Time marches on, that’s one thing you can be sure of.

Don’t give up to become a Martian

Fall has arrived along with the odd monarch butterfly and cooler temperatures. It is refreshing and promising to see the island rebounding from the hurricane. Green shoots are popping up on the ground, in the bushes and from treetops. The return of both the red hibiscus and pink desert rose flowers hold the promise of miracles, and yet I can’t help but think we live on this Earth as if Mars is an alternative!

Recently a CBS radio show discussed the possibility of a Martian colony. I was fascinated to think that there were people excited about this alternative to life here on Earth.

chosen to continue purchasing small plastic bottles for convenience instead. I fear that our need to escape to Mars may be coming sooner than we think if dispensing from a large water container into a glass has become too difficult!

Life on Little Whale Cay is pristine, but in such an environment you notice things that stand out don’t belong. While walking around the island, not only am I pleasantly greeted by the flora and fauna but shocked at the unsightly garbage that floats in! I can’t help but think that the human race must have an alternate plan if we are so willing to throw away what we have!

Daily we all step out of our homes and thoughtlessly inhale a breath of fresh air. On Mars, we would think twice about leaving the safety of our module without our suit that would hopefully provide breathable air and protection from radiation. What would we be going out to see?

On Mars, a year is twice as long as the one on Earth so time may not fly by so quickly. If lucky enough to live in the northern hemisphere, you may experience a longer spring and fall but also hotter summers and much colder winters.

The hurricane force winds and surf brought to the surface what many of us would like to pretend isn’t there: garbage. The unsightly mess stands out amongst the broken up coral and sponges, naturally occurring damage from the storm. I took our golf cart with the bucket on the back and started collecting.

After just one hour, I easily filled it to the rim and sadly hauled it over to our own unsightly dump to get rid of it. Out of sight for some was not out of mind for me! Plastic water bottles and cigarette lighters by far were the biggest contaminants, along with foam from broken down boats and many flip-flops!

I am proud to say that I refuse to purchase cases of plastic water bottles on the island. Not only is the cost at $30 a case ridiculous, but also collecting and throwing them into our dump is unbearable! Instead, I have purchased reusable containers and have encouraged our crew and guests on the island to refill them from our large water bottles. Visitors seem to appreciate this and are more than willing to participate in protecting our environment. I can’t help but wonder if they go home and fall back into the routine of purchasing water bottles again. Sooner or later it all seems to float back up on Earth’s beaches.

We have given our neighbours over on Bonds the opportunity to be given a couple of large water jugs and bring them over for free freshwater refills. They have

If you decide to give up on Earth and head to Mars you would need to commit to at least a couple of years since the trip there is several months long. Patience will be needed, as floating around may slow you down. Skype, although possible, will require some patience while waiting for at least 15 minutes to get a response. Perfect! This will finally give you the time to pour a glass of water! If you figure out how to add water to the surface of Mars, you may be able to grow plants that would help to create an environment that you’d be able to breathe in. With a lot of hard work, you may have some things that we enjoy right now on Earth.

Better yet, stop living like Mars is an alternative! I am telling you that every plastic water bottle washes up somewhere and something as small as a cigarette lighter can change the world. I really want to be able to share raindrops on Earth and the miracles of nature with the next generation.

Each one of us has witnessed the incredible forces of nature in the form of tornadoes, hurricanes, torrential rains, erosion and more. Incredibly, the earth bounces back, turns green and blooms again if given the chance. If there is nowhere else you would rather be, then isn’t it time to change some of the things you do?

MARK RIBBLE

Stuff The Bus another success

By Bryan Jessop

When it comes to getting into the true meaning of Christmas, Leamington’s Carlos Delgado doesn’t ‘toy’ around.

The third annual Help Carlos Stuff The Bus charitable event offered inconsistent weather conditions but a very consistent flow of donations that Delgado loaded onto a bus loaned courtesy of Coppola Farms for the second consecutive year. Once again, the bus served as both storage for contributions of

“If I have to stay until Monday or Tuesday, that’s what I’ll do. I’ve got no problem doing that. What’s another two days in the cold?”

— Carlos Delgado

from nearby drive-thru customers — including one who gave $40 — while the South Essex Community Council appeared Friday evening with a contribution of about 70 toys.

Most Help Carlos Stuff

The Bus donations are made from purchases at nearby retailers including WalMart and Canadian Tire. The drive normally wraps up late Sunday afternoon, although Delgado explained that he’s always been willing to remain on site with the bus until it is sufficiently filled.

toys, clothes, canned good and other items as well as Delgado’s living accommodations from the event’s start to its completion. This year’s efforts began at 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 and wrapped up on Sunday afternoon. The parking lot of Leamington’s Tim Hortons south restaurant was the host site for each of the past three years.

This year, Delgado and his volunteer assistants collected 10 pairs of shoes, 403 canned good items, 85 miscellaneous articles of clothing, a high chair and 730 toys. Totals of 520 and 627 toys were donated in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Roughly $2,000 was also collected in each of the past two years — a dollar amount from this year’s event was not made available by press deadline, although Delgado noted at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday that the flow of money donated was ahead of the pace from the drive’s first two years.

“It usually starts flowing heavy late (Saturday) afternoon,” Delgado said late Saturday morning. “We’ve been getting all kinds of things. We never say ‘no’. Most of the toys are new, but if people want to clear out some stuff, we’ll find a home for it.”

Michelle Matias of Leamington’s most westerly Tim Hortons location was once again Delgado’s primary assistant, although support also poured in from friends and family members. Monetary donations were steadily dropped off

“If I have to stay until Monday or Tuesday, that’s what I’ll do,” he explained. “I’ve got no problem doing that. What’s another two days in the cold?”

Since the annual campaign began, donations offered to fill the bus have been sent to Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society storage facilities in Windsor and then redistributed to homes in Leamington under the supervision of CAS manager of community development Tina Gatt. Delgado noted that several donors made repeat appearances from the past two years while many others showed their support of the event for the first time.

This year’s Friday night offered Delgado what he described as the best climate conditions thus far since the drive started in 2014. As of 5 a.m. on Saturday morning, however, warm temperatures gave way to far less ideal weather.

“The wind picked up and it started getting cold from there,” he explained. “The rain joined us after that, but it is what it is. It’s cold, but it’s fun.”

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

Carlos Delgado and Michelle Matias of Leamington Tim Hortons West stand outside the bus donated by Coppola Farms.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, step out of the limelight this week and let another person close to you shine. He or she needs the vote of confidence. Lend your support and offer any advice you can.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

An impossible situation may prove less difficult than you initially expected, Taurus. Stick with your current path, and you can overcome the challenges ahead.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, your calendar is filled. Make the most of social situations and your chance to be the life of the party. There will be time to recharge your batteries later in the month.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, certain things have been on your mind and you don’t know how to reach a resolution. It may be best if you talk things over with a trusted friend.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Your specialized skills are called on in the workplace this week, Leo. Make the most of this opportunity to prove to your superiors just how much you are able capable of.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Sometimes others do not see things from your perspective, Virgo. It may take some convincing to get them to come around to your way of thinking. Exercise patience.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

A family situation arises and you’re asked to resolve it, Libra. You may need to step back and let things play out, but try your best to come to a decision that benefits all involved.

ANSWERS ON PAGE 28

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, this week is a great time to take a step back and regroup. Things have been hectic of late, and the chance to rest up and relax is just what the doctor ordered.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Put your family first this week, Sagittarius. You have been overwhelmed with professional responsbilities in recent weeks, but now it’s time to reconnect with your loved ones.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, you might need to save a little more before booking that dream vacation. You’re on the cusp of your getaway; you just need to hammer out a few more financial details.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, maintain the strictest confidence when a loved one discloses something to you this week. You’re a source of strength for this person, and they trust you to remain silent.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Continue to communicate openly and honestly with others, Pisces. It’s the best way to get ahead and solidify existing relationships.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

NOVEMBER 20

Dierks Bentley, Singer (41) NOVEMBER 21

Troy Aikman, Athlete (50) NOVEMBER 22

Hailey Baldwin, Model (20) NOVEMBER 23

Robin Roberts, TV Host (56) NOVEMBER 24

Sarah Hyland, Actress (26) NOVEMBER 25

Christina Applegate, Actress (45) NOVEMBER 26

Peter Facinelli, Actor (43)

County Rd. 20 improvements: public information session held

By Bill Chaplin

There is no debate that County Road 20 (former Highway 18A) needs improvement to increase safety, especially for bicycle riders, pedestrians and joggers. The law requires an environmental assessment that scrutinizes alternative solutions, identifies the consequences of construction, and actions that can be taken to mitigate the impact of the public works.

As a part of this process, regulations also require public information sessions to garner public reaction and input. Tuesday, November 15, one of those public sessions was held upstairs in the Kingsville Arena where consultants and engineers from the County Roads Department were present to answer questions.

Dozens of illustrations explained both the process and the progress so far. Those who were unable to attend but feel they have key information that may be of use can contact www.cr20.ca or cr20@dillon.ca

At the open house the consultants displayed researched traffic patterns and intersection configurations and had used advanced software and school bus stops to predict future traffic flows.

They also proffered some alternative ways of accommodating increasing vehicle traffic, ensuring pedestrian safety, and creating a more protected environment for cyclists.

A comment sheet was set up with criteria that are to be used to evaluate the alternative designs, soliciting public input on priorities visitors would like emphasized and asking if any specific evaluation criterion had been missed. Under the heading Transportation Environment six specifics were listed, Natural Environment included four specifics, Engineering Considerations included four specifics, Cultural Environment included three considerations, and finally, Socio-Economic Environment specified a final six considerations.

If you want to be part of the process, go to the above-mentioned website. You can also

up for automatic updates about the process that is ex-

B & E and assault in Leamington

On Thursday, November 10 the Leamington OPP responded to a report of a residential break and enter near the intersection of Askew Street and Fox Street in Leamington.

At approximately 6:30 a.m., two suspects forcibly entered a residence and assaulted one of the homeowners before stealing items and fleeing the scene.

The OPP is asking any member of the public who may have any information regarding this crime or the person(s) responsible to contact the Essex County OPP Crime Unit at 519-7232491.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

OPP investigating Pelee Island break-ins

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of multiple break and enter occurrences on Pelee Island between November 6 and 7.

Suspect(s) forcibly entered and removed items from Pelee Island Public School and a cottage, both on Northshore Road, and the Pelee Island Airport on Centre Dyke Road.

The OPP’s Forensic Identification Services Unit, Street Crimes Unit and Marine Unit attended, confirming the multiple break-ins. They are currently being investigated.

Above - A public information session regarding improvements to County Rd. 20 (former Hwy 18A) was held at Kingsville Arena on Tues. Nov. 15. Consultants and engineers were present to answer questions and address concerns.

Right - Tony Duncan, member of the Leamington Heritage Committee and long-time resident of Seacliff Village, pointed out predicted disruption one of the design alternatives would create.

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pected to continue well into 2017.

WASN’T THAT A PART Y!

A very big thank you goes out to all of my friends and family who came to my 90th birthday party. And thank you so much for all the wonderful gifts. It was so nice of you to stop by to wish me happy birthday and so very nice to see you all. It made my birthday that much more special. Bless you all.

Love Mike Cincurak

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MEMORIAM

NORM GUYITT

1939 - November 24, 2006

No words can tell, no flowers repay The loss I had 10 years today. Til memories fail and life departs You will live forever in my heart.

Give Lynnlee a hug.

Love you always, Mary Ann & Family

miss and think of you everyday.

Peg, Tammy, Carrie and families.

MEMORIAM

Angie it has been 3 years since the kids and I have touched, kissed and hugged you.

Wishing you were still here and missing you every day!

2, 2013

Even now, despite the time that's gone by since you were mine, I find quiet moments In my heart.

Oh, my love, how I wish to hold you once again and press my lips to yours and give you my whole heart in a way that will satisfy you. Oh, I have lied about my eyes no longer wet.

They shall remain forever yours.

With my arms I embraced you and held until that time that God took you from your place so close the misery is one that remains and the dark crying of my soul, it mourns the passing, of the light that was my guiding way.

Inside Out Home Decor - another great reason to visit Kingsville

What began as a simple lunch date about six months ago has turned the lives of a local couple upside down and 'inside out'.

Kim Burke and Scott Shilson's friendship goes back over 30 years but just over a year ago they started dating.

Kim, who worked at Jose's Bar and Grill for 23 years, took on that job 'short-term' while her kids were young but soon realized she loved the job. More specifically, she loved her customers.

Scott started Shilson Excavation and Trucking 30 years ago, with his parents Arnold and Christine Shilson, with brother Phil Shilson becoming his partner a few years later. The Shilson brothers have turned

their venture into an extremely reputable and successful company.

But Kim was ready for a change--ready to take on a new challenge. And it was her passion for home decor that gave her and Scott the idea to open a little shop in Kingsville.

At first it was a mere dream but when they spotted an old farmhouse for sale in Kingsville a short time later, it seemed serendipitous.

At first the couple planned some minor renovations but then had a vision to return it to its former glory. Following months of demolition and restoration, that farmhouse was transformed to a large welcoming home for 'Inside Out Home Decor'.

Staff and owners of Inside Out Home Decor, Kailey, Amanda, Lisa, Kim and Scott. The store will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at 289 Main St. W., Kingsville.

Kim said her shop will feature unique, eclectic items for the home from small accessories and gift items to statement pieces.

The couple is excited for their big opening on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Kim said she credits her contractors and staff, who have gone above and beyond, to ensure they were able to open for the holiday season.

She said they would also like to thank their four children, and their significant others, for all their support and hands-on help.

'Inside Out Home Decor' is located at 289 Main St. W., Kingsville. Holiday hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

By Pat Bailey

Left to right, Nicole Aziz, Lianne Rutgers and Catherine Valle

a little fun in the photo booth at the Diamonds and Denim Gala Friday night at the Portuguese Club. (SUN PHOTOS)

Left to right, Christie Filiault, Milila Pieper and Becky Saunders (all SECC staffers) served as greeters at the 11th

Diamonds and Denim Gala Friday night at the Portuguese Club.

Leamington Kiwanis Club founding member recognized for 60 years of service

By Pat Bailey

Service is nothing new to Bill Hutchinson. At 92, the Leamington man has served his country and his community most of his life.

It was actually his service with the air force during World War Two that led to the founding and serving with the Leamington Kiwanis Club for 60 years. And Thursday evening, Nov. 17, Hutchinson was celebrated for that service.

“I never thought I could be left speechless,” said Hutchinson after being surprised at a special Kiwanis Club meeting last Thursday at the Kiwanis Camp.

Upon receiving certificates and pins for his years of dedication and service to the club, he was left without words, momentarily.

After cutting the celebratory cake, Hutchinson recalled the club’s humble beginnings.

He said after moving to Leamington from Toronto in 1955, he happened to run into an old buddy from the air force on the streets uptown.

That buddy, Don Newland, invited him to join him and a few others in founding a new club for the community – one that focused on the well-being of children, locally and around the world.

Hutchinson – anxious to get to know people while serving the community –was on board, and in 1955 the Leamington Kiwanis

Club was formed.

In his 60 years with the club, Hutchinson said their greatest achievement was acquiring the club’s building from H.J. Heinz and moving it to its current location off Seacliff Dr. It was not an easy task, he said. It was moved in two pieces from Leamington, over land and through ditches, and they were able to place it directly on the foundation they had constructed for it.

“I’m proud to have been

a part of that,” Hutchinson added.

Hutchinson admits he’s had his ups and downs over the years, but said his service with the Kiwanis was important to him – serving the community while helping the young people within the community.

“It’s been wonderful, I like the fellowship too,” said the lone remaining founder of the original group.

His wife Audrian became active with the group as well, as a member of the Ki-

wanis Queens. While they helped the men’s group out when they could, they were a separate club with their own meetings, she said.

For Hutchinson, who will be 93 in January, he plans to continue with the Kiwanis whenever he is able.

and service as a founding member of the local Kiwanis Club.

Bill Hutchinson (left) received accolades and mementos of his 60 years of service with the Leamington Kiwanis Club. He received a certificate from David Murray, Kiwanis District Lt. Governor for the area, as well as pins denoting his contribution

(SUN Photo)

The Essex Kent Foodgrains Bank Supporters Harvest Dinner was held Wednesday, November 16 at UMEI Christian High School. This was a chance to thank the farmers and volunteers who support the grow projects in this area. Ken Hildebrandt of Kindred Credit Union was also on hand to present a cheque for $10,000 to local grow projects. Pictured here, from left to right, are Karl Neudorf, Harrow Growing Project; Ken Hildebrandt, Kindred Credit Union; Henry Klassen, Sun Parlour Growing Project; Henry Denotter, Essex Growing Project; and David Epp, Ontario Coordinator, Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Guest speaker for the evening was Sheila McBrayne, who showed slides and talked about her trip to Mozambique and Kenya visiting various Canadian Foodgrains Bank-sponsored Conservation Agriculture projects.

Country Christmas at Jack Miner

Santa is coming to Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary! Join the celebration of Christmas at Jack Miner on Fri. Dec. 2 from 5:00-8:00 p.m., and Sat. Dec. 3 and Sun. Dec. 4 from 1-4 p.m.

The Jack Miner House and the clubhouse are all decked out for Christmas and the birds are waiting for your visit.

Have your photo taken with Santa in front of the fire at the historic Jack Miner Home on Friday night as he makes a brief stop before heading back to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas!

Take your chances on the toonie sale and listen to live music in the clubhouse as you nibble on Christmas cookies and cider.

Dec. 3 and Dec. 4, kids’ activities will take place by the roaring fire in the clubhouse, and the historic house and museum will also be open. Listen to Christmas carols on the old Victrola that Jack once listened to.

Best of all, admission is free, though donations are appreciated including non-perishable items for the Food Bank or the Humane Society.

Get in the Christmas spirit with a stop at Jack Miner – and remember to feed the birds!

Open House Basket Winner

The Open House held at Ten Thousand Villages on Saturday, November 19 was a delightful and successful day. Alicia Good, pictured here, thought so too. She is the winner of the basket draw. (Submitted photo)

OBITUARY

Kathleen Gubinczki

Kathleen “Katie” Margaret Gubinczki, 90 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Beloved wife of the late Michael Gubinczki (1995) for almost 50 years. Katie will be missed by her companion Armin Lehn. Loving mother of the late Jim (2016) (Charlene), Robert Gubinczki, Rose Gubinczki (Bob Ericson). Special grandmother of Chantal (Jay Young), Greg Gubinczki (Hailey). Proud great-grandmother of Zoe, Zeke and Ayla. Dear sister of Mary Hornyak (late Steve) and sister-in-law Rose. Predeceased by brother John Horvath. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews.

Katie loved to dance, sew, cook and bake, and her true passion was to be always sure that you were well fed during a visit. Even at the age of 90, Katie enjoyed spending time on her iPad looking for new recipe and quilt ideas as well as checking updates on Facebook.

At Katie’s request, cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society may be made by contacting the 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

Christmas Kettle volunteers sought

(Continued from Front) from four to seven per day.

Others take on duties at the Leamington SA office on Setterington Street throughout the campaign.

“The volunteers at the Salvation Army are out of this world,” Heaton said. “Many of them are there every day for something.”

One of the Christmas Kettles made an appearance at the annual Kingsville Christmas Parade, where about $180 in monetary donations were made in addition to several nonperishable food items. The SA kettle and shopping carts will also be entries in the Leamington Christmas Parade, scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 at the former Heinz grading station on Sherk Street. The parade will again make its way east on Georgia Avenue and head north along Erie Street toward the Leamington Fairgrounds. Much-needed food items

include jam, peanut butter, Kraft Dinner, breakfast cereals and cookies.

All money and food donated to the campaign will remain in the community.

The Christmas Kettle Campaign supports Salvation Army programming in-

cluding the annual Christmas Hampers, services for residents who’ve lost their homes and vouchers redeemable at the Et Cetera Shoppe and St. Vincent de Paul.

The Christmas Kettle Campaign has been an an-

nual fundraiser for the Salvation Army across Canada for the past 126 years. This past summer, the Leamington branch celebrated its 130th anniversary.

OBITUARY

Helena Myers

Helena Myers, 89 years, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital.

Beloved wife of the late Ken (1996). Dear mother of Rick Myers (Cori), Christi Hoevenaars (Paul) and the late Andrea Hadskis (Steve).

Loving grandmother of Mitch (Victoria), Avalon, Heather (Keith), JulieAnne (Jay), Jesse, Scott, Carrie and Stephanie, and greatgrandmother of Ephram, Nora, Felix, Ivory and Ruby.

A Private Family Service was held.

“For you are beautiful and we have loved you dearly, more dearly than the spoken words can say.”

Gore Hill P.S. participates in Operation Christmas Child

Staff and students at Gore Hill Public School participated in Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. Shoeboxes created by the organization were filled with a variety of toys, school supplies and other personal items to be sent to children in developing countries in South America.

In total, the school filled 106 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

The shoeboxes were loaded into a parent volunteer’s vehicle for delivery to Meadowbrook Church. The boxes will be delivered by truck to Kitchener for sorting and then to the west coast for shipping to countries such as Haiti, Chile and Venezuela.

Thursdays: Nachos Supreme $7.95

Fridays: Fish ‘n Chips $7.95

Saturdays: Fries Supreme $7.95

Sundays: Twin Breakfasts $8.95

Mondays: Quesadillas $7.95

Tuesdays: Taco Tuesdays! 2 Tacos for $6

Wednesday: 1/2 Price Wings + Drinks & Apps for 4

Ladies Night from 6-9 pm

This Week: Savy Fashions

SUN PARLOR HOME AUXILIARY BAKE SALE - Friday, November 25, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 175 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Raffle and refreshments too!

SECC presents a FALLS PREVENTION MONTH AWARENESS EVENT on Thursday, November 24 starting at 9:45 a.m. at the Sun Parlor Home auditorium, 175 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Seniors and other interested persons are invited to a "SMART" exercise demonstration, falls prevention information and light lunch. RSVP by Nov. 17 to Rae-Anne at 519-3268629.

HOT CHOCOLATE AND COOKIES courtesy of St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Join us Saturday, November 26 at the Christmas parade. Washroom facilities available.

UMEI OPEN HOUSE - Wednesday, November 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Future focused education. All are welcome. For information about UMEI Christian High School visit umei.ca

SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP meets the last Wednesday of every month. Next meeting is on Wednesday, November 30 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens at 6:30 p.m. Come learn and share about Lyme disease. Everyone welcome!

PIE SALE - Hosted by Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Saturday, December 3 at Wheatley Legion 9:00 a.m.

WHEATLEY SANTA CLAUSE PARADE - Sunday, December 4, 12:30 p.m. Facepainting, fish pond visit with Santa, free draws for turkeys and hams following the parade.

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. 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.

NEW SELECT-A-BREAK RESPITE OFFERING, COMMUNITY LIVING ESSEX COUNTY. Community 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.

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

Community Calendar is a FREE service for FREE events. Please see the COMING EVENTS section in the CLASSIFIEDS for events with admission charges.

BANK THEATRE NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434

LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

DALE'S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE

Friday, November 25

Doors open @ 6:30 pm

Music starts @ 7:00 pm

David and Sharon Light

Barry Bergen

Timothy Foote

Francine Leclair

Blaise MacNeil and Bernadine Reeb

Justin Latam

Jim Horne

Joel Westlake

Max Marshall (special guest)

UNION DUKE IN CONCERT

Saturday, November 26

Doors open @ 7:30 pm

Show begins @ 8:00 pm

2016 Kingsville Festival favourites, Union Duke is a Toronto folk quintet with an explosive live show. Bridging soulful indie rock with bluegrass and country, the group belts out soaring harmonies with three, four and even five voices. The songs are irresistible. Tickets are $20 and available online at brownpapertickets.com, Guardian Drugs in Wheatley, Counter Effects and Fletchers Cleaners in Leamington and Box Office Video in Kingsville.

THIS IS A JOINT FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR THE FESTIVAL AND THE BANK THEATRE.

The gospel group “Connection” will present a Community Christmas Concert at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., in Leamington. Group members Brad, Brian and Lynn Bailey, Dale Butler, John Moran, Lisa Sawatzky, Charlene Wilkinson and Janis Willan will kick off the Christmas season with a little “sparkle” on Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m. All are welcome to get into the Christmas spirit by listening to and singing along with a variety of secular and gospel Christmas selections.

Admission is free; however, a freewill offering will benefit various missions supported by First Baptist Church.

Gore Hill P.S. Principal Council members proudly display the 106 shoeboxes collected for Operation Christmas Child. From left to right are Miguel Lazo, Tabytha Knops, Jackson Harfmann, Sloane Sweet, Katie Neufeld and Emily Simpson.

Principal Council members load Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for transport to Meadowbrook Church, and then sent on to children in developing countries in South America. From left to right are Sloane Sweet, Tabytha Knops and Miguel Lazo. Emily Simpson is in the truck.

LDSS seeking IB status

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington District Secondary School’s favourable academic reputation may soon spread from countywide to worldwide.

The local school is applying to become International Baccalaureate World School, a standard that would allow LDSS to offer a global curriculum to its students, completely separate from the standard educational content offered

al contractor for the project,

S.T.E.M. wing for Sciences, Technology,

the school’s involvement in the IB program in the

by the province of Ontario. Currently, the Greater Essex County District School Board facility is classified as an IB Candidacy School, offering preparation for pre-placement courses, similar to those that are offered in high school enriched programs.

Before officially being granted IB status and earning the right to offer its courses, LDSS must first be audited by an international scrutiny panel. The IB program was founded in Geneva, Switzerland — it’s current international headquarters — in 1968 and was first introduced to Canada in 1974.

“It’s a highly coveted and respected curriculum,” explained LDSS principal Kyle Berard. “It’s a huge commitment where kids who do it get an exceptional reception from post secondary facilities. It’s a completely different curriculum — like Ontario’s bumped up three or four notches. It raises the profile of our school, which already has a reputation for elevated academics.”

Some universities, including McMaster, offer advanced placement and credits to high school students who’ve graduated from IB courses. International Baccalaureate diplomas are offered in Grades 11 and 12, although high school students can take preparatory courses in Grades 9 and 10. Information on the IB program’s advantages regarding acceptance into universities around the world can be found on the website www.ibo.org.

Teachers of the IB program must first be certified with the foundation, an achievement Berard is confident instructors at LDSS can achieve. Berard himself is planning a four-day training process to become an administrator of the program. The school is also hiring an IB coordinator to help facilitate the new curriculum that is being offered to LDSS students.

“The board is investing heavily in the program,” Berard said. “It’s something that should be connected with the surrounding community, and Leamington is that community. Our hope is that it’ll have a sincere, positive impact on Leam-

ington.”

“It’s

a highly coveted and respected curriculum. It’s a huge commitment where kids who do it get an exceptional reception from post secondary facilities.”

— Kyle Berard

Currently, the only other high schools in Essex County offering IB courses are Ste. Cecile and Assumption. Berard pointed out that the new LDSS being constructed on Oak Street West will include a S.T.E.M. wing for Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics that will be well suited to accommodate IB courses. These will include three dry labs, three wet labs and labs for robotics, computer engineering and computer programming.

Factoring in the time needed to prepare staff with special training, LDSS hopes to become an IB World School starting with the launch of the 2019-20 scholastic year.

Cribbage teams move on

Wheatley Legion News

By Jan Watson

There were no Fun Darts at Wheatley Legion on November 11 due to it being Remembrance Day. Join the Fun Mixed Dart players this Friday. Play starts at 7:30 p.m.

Turk Dibbley ran the Meat Draws on November 12. The 2 two-time winners were Dan Meredith and Julie Reid. Other winners were Mike Bell, Christelle Meredith, Bill Derbyshire, June Epplett, Diane Howe, Bill Howe and Wes Brouwer. Tricia Scratch won the 50/50 draw.

Join us this Saturday at the Meat Draws. It is the beginning Wheatley Legion’s annual Christmas Gift Campaign for the Community Chest. Bring in a gift for any age – infants to adults, a cash donation or non-perishable food items worth at least $10 and receive $10 worth of free meat draw tickets. This campaign will continue until December 10.

Two teams played Cribbage in the Zone Tournament in Essex last Saturday and both teams qualified to move on to District play. Congratulations Sandy Simpson, Donna Corlett, Jami-Lee Church and Terry Church on their second place win, and Brenda Wallace, Mabel McKee, Shorty Wallace and Al Durocher for their fifth place win. They will play in the District tournament in Chatham in January. Way to go, guys!

If you plan to play in the Zone Euchre Tournament in Belle River on December 10 you must sign up your team no later than this Saturday November 26. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board at the Branch.

Correction – re: 8-Ball Tournament. It will be held on December 17 in Kingsville, not December 3 as was stated in last week’s column. A sign-up sheet is also on the Sports bulletin board and you must sign up no later than December 3.

Upcoming events at Wheatley Legion: Ladies Auxiliary is holding a Meat and Fruit Pie Sale on Sat. Dec. 3 starting at 9 a.m. Santa Claus Parade Dec. 4… Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale Dec. 17, and Breakfast with Santa Dec. 18… Community Christmas Draws Dec. 24. For more information contact the Branch at 519-825-4161.

Celebrate Incredible.

Help us recognize the junior citizens who make our communities better. Nominate someone age 6–17 for a 2016 Ontario Junior Citizen Award!

Annaleise Carr, 2012 and 2014 Ontario Junior Citizen, Simcoe, ON At 14, Annaleise Carr was the youngest person ever to swim across Lake Ontario. Two years later, Annaleise swam across Lake Erie. Combined these efforts raised awareness and hundreds of thousands of dollars for Camp Trillium, a family camp for children with cancer. Her book, Annaleise Carr: How I Conquered Lake Ontario to Help Kids Battling Cancer, inspires others to take on great challenges and help their fellow citizens.

Do you know someone who is involved in worthwhile community service, is contributing while living with a limitation, has performed an heroic act, demonstrates individual excellence, or is going above and beyond to help others? If so, nominate them today!

Nominations are open until November 30, and nomination forms are available from this newspaper, and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association at www.ocna.org or 416-923-7724 ext. 4439.

The two-day event was presented by the Leamington and

of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Leamington, attracting several vendors and hundreds of visitors.

The gathering included several door prizes and appearances by Enchanted Adventure Characters.

Melissa Tellier of Ruscom-based Log Home Body Soap/My Choice Natural describes some of her inventory to a guest of the Christmas Gift Show at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex Saturday, Nov. 19.

Kim Hawco and Juan Hall of Red Diamond Nuts place some of their treats on display during the Christmas Gift Show at the Recreation Complex on the weekend.

Gene and Karin Forshaw of Treasure Boxes discuss a portion of their inventory with two visitors of the Christmas Gift Show on Saturday.

Is taking the “high” road a safe alternative to drinking and driving?

Last year (2015), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 65 road collisions in which a drugimpaired driver was found to be the primary cause of the crash. So far this year (2016), the same factor was behind 59 such collisions on OPP-patrolled roads. Tragically, 35 people have died so far this year in alcohol/ drug-related crashes, which has the total number of road deaths in this category over the last 10 years nearing the 650 mark.

With its annual Festive “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (R.I.D.E.) campaign getting underway this week, the OPP is determined to dispel the myth that driving while high on drugs cannot be detected by police and is a safe alternative to driving under the influence of alcohol.

Through the OPP Drug Evaluation and Classification Program, officers are trained as Drug Recognition Evaluators, giving them the authority and tools needed to detect drug-impaired drivers – something they hope no driver gives them a reason to use during the holidays.

Over the coming weeks the OPP hopes to conduct a successful campaign in which every single driver they pull over in a Festive R.I.D.E. stop is a sober, drug-free driver.

“The solution to ending impaired-related road deaths is a simple one. Never drive if you are impaired by alcohol or drugs and know that you are doing the right thing by calling 9-1-1 to report an impaired driver,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair. Provincial Commander, Traffic Safety and Operational Support. “By working together, we can positively influence driver behaviour in an effort to make sober, drug-free driving a social norm during the holidays and throughout the year.”

Did You Know?:

• As of October 2, 2016, Ontario legislation carries penalties for drug-impaired driving that match those already in place for alcoholimpaired drivers.

• Illegal drugs are not the only drugs that can impair one’s ability to drive and result in you losing your licence.

• A Warn Range Suspension can be issued to drivers whose Blood Alcohol Concentration falls within the 0.05 to 0.08 range.

Stop for emergency vehicles!

Motorists are reminded that when an emergency vehicle is approaching your vehicle from any direction with its flashing red or red and blue lights, or siren or bell sounding, you are required, by law, to bring your vehicle to an immediate stop.

When bringing your vehicle to a stop, you are required to bring your vehicle as near as is practical to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. When on a one-way road or divided highway having more than two lanes of traffic, move to the closest curb or edge of the roadway. Your vehicle should be parallel to the roadway and clear of any intersections, including highway on/off ramps. Don’t drive on or block the shoulder on

freeways. Emergency vehicles will use the shoulder of the road if all lanes are blocked. Use extreme caution when stopping your vehicle because other drivers may not yet be aware of, or are already reacting to, the approaching emergency vehicle. Avoid any sudden changes in direction or excessive braking and be aware of any vehicles approaching fast to the rear of your vehicle.

If you are in an intersection and preparing to make a turn when an emergency vehicle is approaching, you should abandon the turn and clear the intersection by proceeding straight when safe to do so, then pull to the right and stop.

Note: Some firefighters and volunteer medi-

cal responders may display a flashing green light when using their own vehicles to respond to a fire or medical emergency. Please yield the right-of-way to help them respond to an emergency call quickly and safely.

Remember, it is illegal to follow within 150 metres of a fire vehicle responding to an alarm. Wait for the emergency vehicle to pass and watch for other emergency vehicles that may be responding to the same call. Check to make sure the way is clear and signal before merging back into traffic.

The fine for failing to stop on the right for emergency vehicles is $495 and three demerit points.

Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at p articipating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete d etails or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Ford retail customer prom otional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinati ons thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Up t Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). **F-150 is the best-selling truck in Canada in 2016, based on Cana dian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report, YTD September 2016. ^Between November 17 and 28, 2016, receive $8,000 in “Black Friday Cash” (Delivery allowance) with the purchase or lease of a new 2016 F-150 (exclud ing Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader) -all chassis cab, stripped chassis, cutaway body excluded. Delivery allowances are not c ombinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. Delivery allowances are not combinable with any eet consumer incentives. *Purchase or lease any new 2016/2017 Ford F-150, F-250/F-350 SRW between October 1,

Candlelight Vigil for bereaved parents

The Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB) is hosting its annual Candlelight Vigil for bereaved parents, along with their families, to gather together in sharing with others the loss of their precious children.

The 8th Worldwide

Candlelight Vigil will be held Sunday, December 11 at the Fogolar Furlan Club, 1800 North Service Road, Windsor. Participants will assemble at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot with the outdoor service beginning at 6:40 p.m.

Refreshments will be available at Canada Hall

following the procession. Please bring a photo of your child for the memory table.

To register call 519-2551749 or visit windsoressex. cmha.ca/events/8th-annualcandlelight-vigil/

The Candlelight Vigil is presented by the CMHAWECB’s Bereavement Program.

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am

Calvary Church North Shore Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Heritage Baptist Church

555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley

519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner

Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm

Wheatley Baptist Church

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

Sunday Worship 10:00 am Children’s Program during Worship

CONGREGATIONALIST

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

Sunday Worship 11 am

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

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

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church

311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am (Eng)

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am Deer Run Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington www.deerrun.church 519-326-9734

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

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

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

Sunday Worship 9:45 am

Summer Worship Services 10 am

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

2 Sunday Worship Services 9 am and 11 am

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

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

South Point Community Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington Pastor Dave Bretzlaff 519-819-1590

Sunday Service 10:30 am

Spanish Service Sunday 6 pm

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

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

PENTECOSTAL

LakePoint Family Church

285 Talbot St. E., Leamington Free bus rides available 519-322-2316

Service Sundays 9:15 am & 11 am

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

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am English/Spanish 6:30 pm

Templo Christiano De Leamington

39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654

Sunday Worship Services 3 pm

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

United Pentecostal Church

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

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

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

www.pccweb.ca/knoxleamnington/

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Church

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 7:00 pm 3:00 pm Migrant (Spanish)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

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

SALVATION ARMY

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

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

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

Olinda-Ruthven United Church

1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven ON 519-326-3138

Sunday Services at 9:30 am

Wheatley United Church

59 Talbot St. W., Wheatley ON 519-825-4157

Sunday Services at 10:30 am

Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda

2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352

Sunday Service 10:30

Kingsville Santa Claus Parade

Above - There were plenty of floats and bands entertaining the huge crowd that marked the beginning of the holiday season, with Kingsville’s Santa Claus Parade Saturday evening.

Local fighters take gold, bronze

By Bryan Jessop

A Leamington boxer arrived prepared for any competitors in this year’s provincial championships, but had some trouble fighting off an untimely illness.

Seventeen-year-old Luca Coppola climbed into one of two rings featured in the 2017 Golden Glove Provincial Championships in Toronto to take part in what his coach described as one of the best fights of the weekend. Bogged down by a head cold, Coppola narrowly lost the bout in a 2-1 split decision against Justin Parina of Oshawa. Parina went on to claim the gold medal in the Male Youth Novice’s 56 kg division, although many spectators at the packed Toronto Don Valley Hotel seemed to believe Coppola should have been the one advancing to the championship fight.

“There were a lot of people booing and yelling about the decision,” said the Cardinal Carter student’s coach Doug Patterson, a Kingsville native. “We thought we won the fight. It was a real war.”

In a division of six entries, Coppola was given one of the draws bringing him into what was essentially the semi-final fight, granting him a bronze medal. The cold/flu-like symptoms he experienced during the bout weren’t used as an excuse for the results Patterson explained, but at the same time

affected his performance.

“He just couldn’t pull the trigger,” his coach noted. “It was a great battle, but you just can’t have a fighter coughing between rounds.”

Following the Friday, Nov. 11 match-up, Patterson asked Parina’s coaches if they could schedule a rematch between the two fighters, to which the Kombat Boxing representatives agreed. The second Coppola versus Parina match will take place in London Saturday, Dec. 10. Luca will also take on the Provincial Championship’s silver medalist from his division — Clay Whiting of Jamestown, who Parina defeated with a technical knockout — on Saturday, Nov. 26 in Guelph.

Patterson plans to arrange three or four fights each for Coppola and Tyler St. John — who earned the gold medal in the Male Youth Novice 65 kg group at the Provincial Championships — in preparation of the Brampton Cup in late January of next year. Known as the biggest

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Don’t forget to bring toys for Toys For Tots and canned goods for The Salvation Army to the Christmas Parade on Saturday at 6 pm

Leamington’s Luca Coppola (second from left) and Tilbury’s Tyler St. John (second from right) display their bronze and gold medals won during the 2017 Golden Glove Provincial Championships in Toronto. (Submitted photo)

In the market

In the business world, it could probably be debated to no end as to which would likely be the greater success — a well marketed bad idea or a poorly marketed good idea.

As an example, I’d bet you’ve probably heard of the “Slap Chop” but might or might not be familiar with a very similar product dubbed the “Food Chopper.” The former of course was promoted vigorously by the obnoxious infomercial guy some of us knew as “Vince” or the “Shamwow Guy.” The latter is a more credible — and from what I’ve heard a better-built — version created by Pampered Chef. I know a few people who’ve bought the Slap Chop and said it worked okay through the first few uses, but then started to fall apart. At an extended family Christmas party a few years ago, we played that gift exchange game where everyone brings a present for $x or less and wraps it. Everyone takes a turn picking a gift, which other participants can “steal” with their turn until it has been “stolen” three times or all the gifts have been unwrapped. Someone bought a Slap Chop. You’d have thought the room full of party-goers were fighting over a gold brick taken from Fort Knox.

The Slap Chop got a ton of attention because of a frequently-aired commercial that featured an irritating yet VERY memorable pitchman. It was entirely about the image associated with the product, not the product itself. When did those unproven products cease to exist in the minds of consumers? Immediately after Vince assaulted a prostitute. Everyone hated him after that incident (and for good reason), so every product associated with him became poison. While professional sports leagues will never be an applesto-apples comparison to fly-by-night merchandise, the similarities can be found. In October of last year, the first-ever professional women’s hockey league was launched. That loop — the National Women’s Hockey League — just announced that player salaries will have to be cut (in HALF) to keep it afloat, or as they say in accountant-speak, “financially viable.” The per-player annual salary of the NWHL’s four teams ranges from $10,000 to $26,000 and once the pay cut takes effect, the league will reap a savings of up to $540,000

NATALIE MacMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY

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(meaning most players are a LOT closer to making $10G than $26G). That’s petty cash for a league like the NHL, but with four teams clustered together as closely as New York City, Buffalo, Boston and Stamford, Connecticut, overhead isn’t really that high to begin with. Even before wages were slashed, none of the players were making a living off of it. All (21) regular-season games are played on weekends so that players can tend to other jobs, not unlike in the National Lacrosse League. So if you’re making $10,000 a year and your pay is suddenly cut to $5,000, do you even bother to continue playing? Time will tell.

Prior to the launch of the 2016-17 season, the NWHL’s Buffalo Beauts scheduled a pre-season game against the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s (Tier II Junior A) Buffalo Junior Sabres. To be honest, I’d have thought it was a neat-o promotional event for both teams. The Junior Sabres won the game 7-1 with a roster made up mostly of players who didn’t go on to make the team. Currently, the Junior Sabres are hovering around the .500 mark. Albeit inadvertently, the Beauts have promoted themselves as a professional team that would be hard pressed to beat a mediocre junior squad where players are lucky to be reimbursed for expenses like fuel and equipment.

Buffalo’s a good hockey market, but I can’t imagine it’s easy to compete for spectators’ dollars when your host city is also home to two junior hockey teams and an NHL franchise (not to mention college teams that I’m not familiar with). Single-game, general admission tickets to NWHL games are a reasonable $15-$20 each, but you’ve got to be more than affordable when you’re not the only game in town. The same league’s Boston Pride is the defending champion, but plays in the same town as one of the NHL’s most storied franchises, God knows how many junior and college-university teams and a Canadian Women’s Hockey League club (the CWHL is non-professional, as players can only earn money by being on the regular season or playoff championship team).

At one point, the fledgling NWHL was considering expansion. Now it’s taking drastic measures to avoid having to cease operations (I wonder if executive staff salaries are being cut in half). The notion of merging it with the CWHL’s five teams is being considered, but that’ll be tough to work out considering the balance of pro and amateur teams. If there’s any glimmer of hope for the NWHL, it’s largest corporate sponsor — Dunkin Donuts — is chipping in with $50,000 for players’ wages. That works out to about $625 per player. It’s not exactly going to let anyone quit her day job, but it’s a step in the right direc-

SARAH SILVERMAN

Saturday, January 14

DANCING WITH THE STARS LIVE!

OPEN TO ALL AGES

Novice Grey wins 3-2

Skill and sheer determination dominated on Saturday, November 19 as Southpoint Novice Grey came away with another win, defeating Harrow 3-2.

Scoring for Novice Grey came from Nathan Ford (2) and Jaxon Riediger. Assists were by Blake Epplett, Elis Flaming and Carson Dyck.

Outstanding goaltending was by Nolan Meadows. Great job by all of the players on Southpoint Grey – it takes a team to win!

Highbury Canco girls shut out Harrow

On Saturday afternoon, Nov 19, the Highbury Canco Southpoint Intermediate girls played against the Windsor 4 team. The Southpoint team skated hard and played with a lot of heart, but poor passing prevented them from dominating the game. Missed passes resulted in the direction of play changing quickly and Southpoint having to go into defensive mode to cover the mistakes. The end result was a 0-0 game. Erica Taylor made a number of good saves to earn a shutout.

Sunday afternoon the Highbury Canco Stars played host to the South County Harrow Predators. The Lady Stars dominated this game right from the drop of the puck and never let up until the final buzzer with a final score of 10-0.

Captain Kelsey Babkirk paced the attack firing a hattrick. Krysten Garant scored two goals, and single tallies were by Connie Wiebe, Kelsey Almasi, Tatum Davison, Jada Schiefer and Chase Cabral. Scoring assists were Almasi (2), Shelby Hunter (2), Babkirk, Wiebe, Brienne Mastronardi and Kathryn Ciacelli. Erica Taylor was exceptional between the pipes earning the big shutout win!

tion. Hockey is a gate-driven game even in the NHL, but landing corporate sponsorship certainly can’t hurt. That’s easier said than done for small-town junior teams, but in major cities, the opportunities abound.

Perhaps at least half of the NWHL’s teams could consider a rebranding process. The Connecticut team goes by the “Whale,” most likely paying hommage to the long-since relocated Hartford Whalers (they use the same basic colour scheme). The Whalers was a cool name that has no doubt been marred by political correctness. Singularized team names like Lightning, Heat or other weather conditions can be nauseating enough to hear, but when applied to an animal or person name that should have an ’s’ on the end? Thankfully, Philadelphia Eagle, Wheatley Shark, Milwaukee Brewer and the like were never considered — it doesn’t work in team sports.

Friday, January 27 3pm & 8pm

GARY ALLAN

Saturday, February 4

Tickets on sale November 25!

RON WHITE

Saturday, February 18

Tickets on sale November 25!

The Beauts isn’t exactly a great name either. If alliteration is all that important, why not the Bengels, Bluebirds, Bobcats or Bombers? Opinions may vary, but “Beauts” seems bordeline sexist, almost suggesting that ideal physical appearance is a prerequisite to play for the team.

Speaking of sexist, I can’t for the life of me understand why checking isn’t allowed in women’s hockey. In my mind, the no-contact rule suggests that women are too frail and weak to deliver or take a check. If you’ve ever seen girls’ lacrosse or rugby, you’ll know what I mean. Not all women aspire to be delicate, life-sized Barbie dolls. If taking checking out of NHL hockey would cause attendance to suffer (and there’s no doubt in my mind that it would), could ADDING it to women’s hockey bolster fan interest? I think it would.

BRYAN JESSOP

Jessop’s Journal

Sunbrite Stars

beat Fillies 14-1

The Sunbrite Southpoint Intermediate Stars travelled to Tecumseh on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 19, to battle the Tiger Cats. This was an evenly matched hard fought battle that saw each team exchange a goal throughout this contest. As a result this game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Kim Goyeau scored the Stars’ only goal unassisted. Stars goalie Caitlin Preston made several key saves in this game, preserving the tie for her team.

The Sunbrite Stars welcomed the Kent County Fillies to the Highbury rink on Sunday afternoon. The Stars played amazing as they blasted the Fillies by a final score of 14-1.

Lea Marshall scored a hatttrick and Kayla Collison scored 5 goals. Abby Gualtieri and Kim Goyeau netted 2 goals apiece with single tallies scored by Krista Marshall and Sydney Dries. Assists were by Mackenzie Mahon (5), Goyeau (3), Rayvenne Sarkis (2), Jenn Fehr (2), Lea Marshall (2), Krista Marshall (3) and Dries (2). Sam Hartleib absolutely shut the door in net as she held the Fillies to just one goal in this exciting game!

Local fighters take gold, bronze

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boxing tournament in Canada, the four-day Brampton Cup will attract boxers from across Canada and from across the border in New York state.

St. John defeated Aagyeman Jorman of Brantford in a unanimous decision during the annual provincials — which with more than 70 participating clubs was the biggest in its history — and then took gold after beat Oshawa’s Noah McNab, also in a 3-0 judges’ decision.

“Tyler’s a real slugger,” Patterson said of the Tilbury fighter. “They’ve (Coppola and St. John) got very different styles. I believe I’ve got the best lightweight and the best featherweight in Ontario here. They’re both good kids and they’re both very dedicated to what they do.”

Following the tournament in Toronto, Patterson brought both St. John and Copolla back to Seng’s Martial Arts and Fitness in Kingsville to resume training. The two fighters are both officially members of Rough Boxing in Windsor, but conduct most of their workouts and training at Seng’s.

Rhine Danube bowling scores

The following are the Rhine Danube bowling leagues scores for Nov. 7.

Games Over 200: Heinz Kosempel 245, Chris Kosempel 203, Mauro Paglione 213-227, Jack Valade 255-236, Aaron Dickau 238, Ernie Purr 235.

Series Over 550: Heinz Kosempel 616, Chris Kosempel 557, Robert Nykyforuk 554, Mauro Paglione 638, Jack Valade 659, Aaron Dickau 591.

High Handicap Games: Jack Valade 297, Ernie Purr 289, Heinz Kosempel 278.

High Handicap Series: Jack Valade 785, Shawn Leclair 764, Mauro Paglione 752.

Standings: Del Fresco 40, S.W. Property 34, Dickau Construction 32, Rhine Danube 30, Weil’s Food 27. Fittler Farms 26.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Nov. 14: North/South - 1st

Derek Parry and Roy Trowell, 2nd Helen Preyde and Jack Warmenhoven, 3rd Sandy and Joyce Gammie. East/West - 1st Mame Nicholson and Dave Derbyshire, 2nd Arla Marquis and Agnes Fraser, 3rd Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Nov. 16: North/ South - 1st Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 2nd Nancy Murphy and Shirley Plant, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote. East/ West - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Moira Escott and Derek Parry, 3rd Buddy Ellwood and Frank Duransky. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

Atom minors compete in St. Thomas tourney

On the weekend of Nov. 18-20, the Southpoint Capitals Atom Minors, sponsored by Jose’s Bar & Grill, travelled to a tournament in St. Thomas.

On Friday morning in Alymer, during a quick-paced game against the Meadowvale Hawks, the Capitals were fired up and gave it their all. Dayne Di Milo put the Caps on the board when he streaked up the left wing and fired a hard wrist shot in the upper right-hand corner of the net, beating the Hawks net minder. Assists went to Owen Pimentel and Nick Beaudoin. Chase Simpson scored the Caps’ second goal on a power play with assists from Nathan Di Milo and Matteo Perreira. Max Youseff, Matteo Santos, Liam Ouellette and Kaleb Jardim were solid on defense. The Hawks took the lead in the third but the Capitals were determined to get a point. With a couple of minutes left on the board, Tyler Franklin, with his strong backhand shot, was able to lift the puck right up over the Hawks goaltender and tie up the game 3-3.

The second game of the day saw the Capitals put forth a resilient effort against the St. Thomas Stars but they couldn’t manage to earn the win.

On Saturday afternoon the Capitals came up short against the London Mustangs. Tyler Franklin and Nick Mastromatteo both scored for the Caps with assists from Colton Selwood, which was enough to earn them a spot in the semi-finals.

On Sunday morning the Capitals once again faced the London Mustangs. London was quick to score in the first period. Capitals played a strong offensive game. Tyler Franklin was able to get one past the Mustangs net minder but it was not enough for the win.

Southpoint played a collaborative and competitive tournament that saw aggressive play, offensive pressure, solid defense and battling to the end each game. Goaltender Jack Thomas was solid between the posts all weekend.

Jack Thomas makes a save for Southpoint Capitals Aton Minors in a game against the London Mustangs. Teammates are Liam Ouellette, Dayne Di Milo and Chase Simpson.

The Kingsville Kings lost 5-3 to the St. George Ravens on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 20.

Kings can’t stop Ravens

Despite a strong offensive push in the third period, the Kingsville Kings could not beat the visiting St. George Ravens Sunday afternoon, Nov. 20.

The Ravens jumped out into a 3-0 lead en route to a 5-3 win over the Kings, including an empty netter. For Kingsville, they saw their Greater Metro Junior ‘A’ Hockey League record dip to a still solid 17-5-0-2. Kingsville’s Tyler Garcia netted his team-leading 21st goal of the season, but the best goal for the hosts was a power play blast from the point by blueliner Jakub Mecir.

Mecir had a strong game both offensively and defensively and assisted on Adam Kusior’s goal.

Kingsville travels to Tillsonburg on Friday. On Sunday they will host their rivals from London, the Lakers, at 3 p.m.

Sharks continue to struggle vs. 73’s

By Bryan Jessop

The first half of the 2016-17 regular season didn’t end on the note the Wheatley Omstead Sharks were looking for. Wheatley dropped a 6-1 decision to the visiting Essex 73’s Monday, Nov. 21 at Wheatley Area Arena, putting an end to a four-game winning streak. After playing 20 of 40 regular season contests, the Sharks entered the second half of the campaign with a record of 10-9-1.

The Sharks had a few scoring chances in the first frame against Essex, but spent most of the time in their own zone, struggling to clear the puck. The 73’s opened the scoring about nine minutes into the match with a low shot that was deflected just before it reached Wheatley netminder Erik Morneau. Eric Shaw came up with the game’s first tally.

Almost exactly 10 minutes later, Essex expanded its lead to 2-0 during a power play. Anthony Cristofaro set loose a slap shot from the point that skidded beyond the outstretched pad of Morneau and into the lower right corner. The 73’s dominance over the first 20 minutes was made evident on the shot clock, where they registered an 11-4 advantage.

The second period continued to hound the Sharks as it had through much of the first half of the season. Wheatley had more power play chances but were again outscored 2-0 for a 4-0 showing on the scoreboard at the second buzzer. Quinn Fazekas made it 3-0 on a breakaway opportunity,

tucking the disc under Morneau’s left pad as he arrived at the crease. Sixty-four seconds later, Cody Leeming took a pass by Riley Meyerink from the opposite side of the net to slam the puck into the open right half of the net from inside the crease.

Essex outshot the Sharks 13-11 despite taking four penalties to Wheatley’s two.

The Sharks’ normally efficient third period was compromised by a steady flow of penalties against the 73’s while their power play continued to sputter. Tyler Scott and Meyerink added another pair of goals in the third in a period that was otherwise largely uneventful for the offense of both sides. Wheatley did manage to spoil Tyler Ryan’s shutout bid with 5:16 remaining when Ryan Markett chipped a shot into the net of his former teammates. Mitch Lantin drew the only assist.

Essex outshot the Sharks 31-18 and went one for 10 on the power play while Wheatley was held scoreless on nine chances.

“It seems like everytime we see 73’s sweaters on the ice, we start to run around saying ‘what do we do’?” noted Sharks assistant coach Josh Carnevale. “We didn’t show up to compete tonight — we didn’t have anything to give. We have to get this one out of our memory bank and come back ready to play on Wednesday.”

Based on what was accomplished despite the steady flow of players missing while tending to either injuries or suspensions through the first 20 games, Wheatley’s coaches are optimistic about the season’s second half.

“Our goal since the start has been to finish in the top four and after 20 (games), we’re in a good spot to achieve that,” Carnevale said, noting that all Shark players are currently healthy and all have finished serving suspensions with the exception of goaltender Daniel Tonietto.

In a one-time throwback to the 2014-15 season, the Sharks hosted a Saturday night tilt against the Wallaceburg Lakers November 19. Wheatley posted a 5-1 victory to pull into fifth place in the PJHL’s Stobbs Division. Wheatley’s Curtis Rodrigues and Josh Oberg of the Lakers traded goals in the first period before Mitch Lantin potted the game winner 3:06 after the opening faceoff. Following a scoreless second, Calyn Kir, Nick Tavolieri-Essex and Delaney MacDonald finished the scoring in the third. The Sharks outshot their guests 21-19 in the defensively-paced contest. Wheatley went one for three on the power play while Wallaceburg was zero for four.

The Omstead Sharks’ next home game will be Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. versus the Petrolia Flyers.

Wheatley will host the Mooretown Flags Monday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.

Essex defenseman Matthew Rosati tries to steal the puck from Wheatley’s Ryan Zsebok as he carries it toward the 73’s zone during the second period.

(SUN Photos)

Wheatley’s Delaney MacDonald is chased by Essex defenseman Matthew Rosati during the second period of a Stobbs Division game at Wheatley Area Arena Monday, Nov. 21. The 73’s won 6-1.

2016 2017 FLYERS DROP

FOUR IN A ROW BY BRYAN JESSOP

Playing their conference’s top two teams in two days did not translate into any two-point nights for the Leamington Flyers.

the LaSalle Vipers, the Flyers were beat Leamington took control of most of

the locker room of play. Flyer forwards kept London defenders scramseries of passes both in the corners and to the point,

Hogan earned the assist. Hopes of a

three despite Meyerink’s commend-

of the hat trick by the scoring from a few steps in-

catching Meyerink the match with while going three power play compared to Leeam-

“We got beat by a bigger, faster, stronger team,” explained Flyers head coach

and they were missing a few top playthe top teams.”

was disappointed with the lopsided loss

Gangnon and Blake Bain.

the power play while the Vipers were to St. Marys to take on the Lincolns. St.

power play while the Lincolns were one row for the Flyers.

Rest of the West

last week, a day before the Predators the Stars.

three power play of its own less than

shot from the point that made its way

“It’s a good feeling, especially when playing on a team as good as this one,”

take it from there.”

ers lost a heartbreaker in lock was broken by the Via single second remaining

Valente did the same with

UPCOMING HOME GAMES: Sun., Nov. 27 vs. Sarnia, 5:10 p.m. Thu., Dec. 1 vs. St. Thomas, 7:10 p.m.

UPCOMING AWAY GAMES: Fri., Dec. 2 vs. St. Thomas, 7:30 p.m. Tue., Dec. 6 vs. Sarnia, 7:10 p.m.

Mark Gangnon of the Flyers tried to keep the puck out of reach of London’s Max Vinogradov during a Western Conference match Thursday, Nov. 17. The teams were tied at 1-1 beyond the game’s halfway point, but the Nationals took control from there to register an 8-2 win. (Sun photo)

Dallas Maurovic of the Flyers tries to dig up a loose puck in the crease while battling London goalie Cameron Zanussi and defenders Cirley Coome and Kyle Dawson. (Sun photo)

Zach Guilbeault of the Flyers carries the puck deep in London territory as Isaiah Payne of the Nationals approaches. (Sun photo)

Firefighters to hold Boot Drive

For several years Leamington firefighters have held a “Fill the Boot” campaign to benefit The Salvation Army.

On Saturday, November 26, Leamington Fire Services will once again conduct this annual fundraiser. Firefighters will be posted at the intersections of Talbot St. W. and Elliott St., Talbot St. E. and Lutsch Ave., and Erie St. S. and Pulford Ave. asking motorists to donate their spare change to this vital and worthwhile organization.

Lasers have successful home swim meet

By Anthony Policella LLST Reporter

The Leamington Lasers Swim Team (LLST) hosted the second SEAL (St. Clair-Erie Aquatic League) Swim Meet at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex in Leamington on Sunday, November 13. Joining LLST were WEST (WindsorEssex Swim Team) and Blenheim Blast.

Congratulations to first-time Regional qualifiers Taya Hutchison (50 Free, 100 IM) and Sean Kniaziew (50 Free).

The Lasers would like to express thanks to the many volunteers and especially the dedicated coaches.

The following are the Leamington Lasers Swim Team’s results.

First-Place Winners: (F9) Rylee Gillett - 50 Free, 50 Back, 25 Fly,100 IM; (F9) Zoe Toews - 25 Breast; (F13) Alia Flores - 100 Free; (F12) Kalin Lougheed - 100 Back; (F14) Allison Ware - 100 Free, 100 Breast; (F15) Brooke Hillman - 100 Back; (F15) Emme Zanuttini - 50 Fly; (M7) Boldin Kendrick - 25 Breast; (M9) Owen Williams - 50 Back, 25 Breast; (M15) Stephen Bosse - 100 Breast, 50 Fly; (M16) Vladislav Jidkov50 Free, 100 Free, 100 Back, 100 Breast, 100 Fly.

Second-Place Winners: (F6) Evelyn Matthews - 25 Back, 25 Breast; (F6) Katriella Omstead - 25 Fly; (F9) Taya Hutchison - 50 Free, 50 Back, 25 Fly, 100 IM; (F11) Lila Kendrick - 50

Back; (F12) Emma Tiessen - 100 Back; (F13) Alia Flores - 50 Fly; (F12) Kalin Lougheed - 100 Free; (F14) Allison Ware - 100 Back; (F15) Brooke Hillman - 50 Fly, 100 Breast; (F15) Ryann Child100 Free, 100 Back, 100 Fly; (M7) Mitchell Moracci - 25 Breast; (M7) Boldin Kendrick - 25 Fly; (M9) Owen Williams - 100 IM; (M10) Lorenzo Flores - 50 Breast; (M12) Lucas Hillman - 100 Free, 100 Breast, 50 Fly; (M13) Luke Pettypiece: 100 IM; (M15) Felix Nunes - 100 Breast; (M15) Stephen Bosse - 50 Free.

Third-Place Winners: (F6) Evelyn Matthews - 25 Free, 25 Fly; (F9) Rylee Gillett - 25 Breast; (F12) Emma Tiessen - 50 Fly; (F15) Emme Zanuttini - 50 Free, 100 Back; (F15) Brooke Hillman - 100 Free; (F15) Ryann Child - 100 Breast; (M7) Mitchell Moracci - 25 Free, 25 Fly; (M9) Owen Williams - 25 Fly; (M10) Zachary Monminie - 50 Back, 50 Breast; (M11) Lucas Moavro - 100 Back, 50 Fly; (M13) Luke Pettypiece - 100 Breast; (M15) Felix Nunes - 100 Free, 50 Fly; (M15) Stephen Bosse - 100 Back.

Upcoming Meets: Border City Invitational Nov. 25-27 at the Windsor Aquatic Centre; 3rd SEAL Meet in Aylmer at the Ontario Police College on Dec. 4.

Upcoming Event: 13th FINA World Swimming Championships (25M) 2016 at WFCU Dec. 6-11.

See you on deck!

Leamington Lasers Swim Team. – Bill Chapman photo

Golden Years golf report

Golden Years golfers produced 51 aces on Nov. 17 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

Setting the pace with 4 aces were Julia Kos, Mavis Rutter and Ken Brook. Dropping 3 each were Tom Dewhurst, Lloyd Honey, Al Rutter, Eleanor Brook and Winnie Moore. Managing 2 apiece were Jim Allen, Dorothy Cascadden, Cathy Dewhurst, Tony Hudvagner, Colleen Pearse, Bill Taylor and Ernie Vandenberg. Rounding out the ace parade with 1 each were Kathy Bradley, Murray Hartford, Barb Murphy, John Murphy, Andy Orsini, Art Sweet, Rose Taylor, Sharon Teskey, Gail Turk and Gerrit Vriesen.

Carding 16 over 9 holes were Cathy Dewhurst, Ken Brook and Lloyd Honey, followed closely by Julia Kos and Art Sweet with 17. Scoring 18 were Andy Orsini, Cathy Dewhurst (2), Julia Kos, Ken Brook, Gerrit Vriesen, Mavis Rutter (2), Murray Cascadden and Bill Taylor.

Cathy Dewhurst (2), Julia Kos and Lloyd Honey each carded 36 over 18 holes. Ken Brook notched 37, followed by Andy Orsini, Al Rutter, Gerrit Vriesen, Winnie Moore, Art Sweet and Bill Taylor with 38.

A strong score of 72 for 36 holes was delivered by Cathy Dewhurst, followed by Lloyd Honey with 75, Julia Kos and Ken Brooke with 76, and Andy Orsini and Winnie Moore with 78.

Capturing first place bragging rights was Team 10 (Art Sweet, Bill Taylor, Lloyd Honey) with 237. A tie for second place with 240 was shared by Team 4 (Colleen Pearse, Cathy Dewhurst, Murray Hartford) and Team 5 (Julia Kos, Tom Dewhurst, Ken Brook). Third and final spot went to Team 6 with 246 (Barb Murphy, Gerrit Vriesen, Mavis Rutter).

Play continues at Colasanti’s every Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

Friday Retirees bowling scores

The following are the high bowling scores for the Friday Retirees Bowling League at Empire Lanes for games played on November 18.

Men’s Games Over 180: Ernie Purr 183; Ozzie Wolf 213; Heinz Kosempel 204, 216, 214; Tys Schaafsma 211; Armand DeCaluwe 192; Bob Sinclair 227, 210, 200; Jack Valade 242,189,181.

Women’s Games

Over 150: Gail Johnston 160, 167, 172; Lorraine Cowan 179; Rosemary Heisler 189; Susan Power 165; Peggy Hillman 162; Patti Clifford 162; Gloria Robinson 159 Bernice Smith 154; Theresa DeCaluwe 161.

Men’s Series Over 550: Ozzie Wolf 558, Heinz Kosempel 634, Bob Sinclair 637, Jack Valade 612.

Women’s Series Over 450: Lorraine Cowan 461, Susan Power 452, Gail Johnston 499.

High Handicap Games: Jack Valade 278, Tony Dama 267, Nick Levchuk 261, Lorraine Cowan 279, Rosemary Heisler 265, Susan Power 263.

High Handicap Series: Nick Levchuk 732, Heinz Kosempel 724, Jack Valade 720, Lorraine Cowan 761, Gail Johnston 760, Susan Power 746.

John McKeen of Ruthven was 15 years old in 1960 when he spotted a 1936 Dodge coupe with no license plates at the farm of Edmund Holtz on the Albuna Town Line, north of the 9th Concession. Mr. Holtz may have been the original owner and his son had driven the car to high school. John bought the car for $60 and with help from his friend Don Pearce towed it home to the McKeen family farm on Hwy 77.

From there, John towed the car to Bob Burdick’s auto repair shop just north of Leamington, where Bob installed a coil and got the flathead 6-cylinder engine running. John drove the car back to the farm with no driver’s license, no insurance, and no license plates. “You couldn’t get away with that today,” says John with a smile.

He drove the Dodge coupe around on the farm and even drove it to the edge of Leamington a couple of times when he was still 15. Then John got into stock car racing and the Dodge was stored. In 1962, John had a ’57 Ford with a 312 V8 and went three times to the drag strip near St. Thomas, winning each time he went there.

By the late 1960s, John and his cousin Ron were regulars at the Checkered Flag race track in nearby Windsor, with John at the wheel of a ’34 Chev coupe which had already been turned into a stock car by a previous owner.

John’s exploits on the stock car circuit earned him the honour of now being a Legend in the Checkered Flag Hall of Fame. An award given to John in 2012 reads: “John started racing at Checkered Flag in the late ’60s. He drove the famed No. 92 coupe. John was always in the winning column with his car. John was a very talented driver as he and his cousin Ron were smoking the field away. John raced until the coupes were eliminated from racing. He was very popular among the fans.”

In September 2016, someone told me an old Dodge coupe had just come out of 56 years of storage and was sitting in a driveway south of Ruthven. I photocopied two pages from a handbook listing details on the 1936 Dodge, then stopped by to see the car

John McKeen was home and we had a very nice visit. When checking John’s serial number (9317354) against the handbook, we discovered his car was built in Windsor.

The odometer shows about 47,000 miles and is probably accurate. The fabric roof doesn’t leak and the car is basically the same as it was in 1960, although some rusting has taken place over time. It’s a car that John – or someone – should put back on the road! 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.

John McKeen’s 1936 Dodge coupe.

ANNOUNCEMENT

FIORE TOWER

Newly Renovated 2 bedroom apartments available now. Walk-to shopping. Walk-in pantry, utilities included, on-site manager, secure building, laundry, elevator, party room. Call 519-326-4622 LOOKING FOR A MATURE, responsible woman to share rent in a newer home on the outskirts of Leamington. Call Bev at 519-326-5047 or leave a message. no9-30

ERIE APARTMENTS

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

LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT

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

• library and social rooms

• new Smart Card “no coin” laundry

• beautiful lobby

• underground parking

• outdoor balconies

• FREE utilities and window coverings

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

B&B MOVING & DELIVERIES - Two guys with extensive experience moving and delivering furniture. 10% senior and student discounts. For all your moving needs, call Neil for a free quote at 519-566-1366. no16-de28

LOCAL CERTIFIED DSW

Support Worker with 2 years experience available for supporting seniors for InHome Care. Assisting with recreational activities, appointments, errands, and transportation. Based in Essex but can travel throughout Essex County. Call Nick at 226-975-4109 or e-mail ndiems90@hotmail.com. no2-23

PRINTING: BUSINESS ENVELOPES,invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Jim at The Sounthpoint Sun for quick and economical service, 519-398-9098. tf

PLUMBING SERVICE

• Repairs • Installations • Drain Cleaning

Sump Pumps • Excellent Rates • 37 Years Experience Ed Higginbottom 519-329-1779 eh48@hotmail.ca

Villa Ricci Hair Salon

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Is happy to announce the return of Isabel Oliveira - professional hair stylist with over 20 years of experience!

COMING UP

BAKE SALE AND Shopper's Luncheon. Saturday, November 26. Bake sale from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Luncheon from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - cost $6.00. Masonic Lodge, 3 John Street, Leamington. Sponsored by Order of the Eastern Star. no16-23

KINGSVILLE LEGION BRANCH 188 - Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $14 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $12. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-7335162 (office) or 519-7339081 (bar). ja6-tf

COMPOST FOR SALE

MANURE COMPOST PRODUCED on Farm in Staples. Can deliver 5-20 metric ton loads as needed, $55./mt plus freight. Call Roger at 519-818-0937. no2-de21

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

- Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington. Homemade Christmas cookies and squares will be on sale 8:00 a.m. until sold out. $4.50 per dozen. no23-30

CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDREN presented by the County Classic Chorale. Saturday, November 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 27 at 3:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John Street, Leamington. Adults $12, students $6. www.countyclassicchorale.com. no23

Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd./ Del Fresco Produce Ltd. is looking to hire:

FORKLIFT DRIVERS

To work in our warehouse and greenhouses.

• This is a full time, permanent position which requires day, evening and weekend work.

• Experience an asset but not required; we offer in house certification.

• Good communication skills and attention to details important.

• Warehouse setting will be cold, greenhouses will be hot and humid during summer months.

• Wage to be negotiated.

Send Resume

By Email: hr@sunritegreenhouses.com

By Fax: 519-733-5290

By Mail: Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd.

1414 Seacliff Drive, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2M2

Attn. Human Resources Dept.

Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd. is looking for:

GREENHOUSE WORKERS

• Job duties include plant crop, harvesting crop, crop maintenance, greenhouse cleanup and other farm duties as assigned.

• Job requires standing, bending, kneeling for long periods of time, must be able to sort, pack & stack produce.

• Salary: $11.40 per hour, minimum 40 hours/week including weekends and holidays.

Please email resume to: tinad@sunritegreenhouses.com or fax: 519-733-5290

FULL TIME VEGETABLE PACKERS

• Wage: $11.40 per hour, minimum 40 hours/week.

• Repetitive tasks, standing for long periods of time, handling weight of 30 lbs. or more.

• Fast paced environment, must be able to sort, pack & stack produce.

• Cold warehouse setting.

• Experience and asset.

Please email resume to: tinad@sunritegreenhouses.com or fax: 519-733-5290

Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd./ Del Fresco Produce Ltd. is currently hiring for the position of:

DAILY INVENTORY CLERK

• Permanent, full time position requiring early mornings, evenings and weekend work.

• Physically demanding as walking and standing most days required.

• Cold warehouse setting.

• Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English; completion of high school necessary.

• Knowledge of windows, electronic mail, spreadsheet software, data base software, inventory control software, monitoring and tracking software.

• Proficient in math, ability to distinguish between colours important.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting physical produce count each morning

• Record quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system.

• Monitor quality of inventory and report to staff.

• Compile inventory reports.

• Maintain stock rotation and reconcile calculated inventories with physical counts.

Send Resume

By Email: hr@sunritegreenhouses.com

By Fax: 519-733-5290

By Mail: Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd. 1414 Seacliff Drive, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2M2 Attn. Human Resources Dept.

We are currently seeking an experienced candidate for the FULL TIME, PERMANENT POSITION OF METAL MECHANIC/ FABRICATOR

GENERAL LABOURER

Wages are negotiable upon experience. Please forward resume in person to: 229 Talbot St. W. Leamington between the hours of 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. Or by email to: leamingtonglass@bellnet.ca

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

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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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.

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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

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

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT REQUIRED. Murray Shilson, Accountant, Leamington has an opening for an accounting assistant. Personal tax experience with Intuit Profile tax software would be an asset. Please apply to: mshilson@on.aibn.com. no23-30

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.

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GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER wanted. Wages

$11.40/hour. Minimum 40+ hours Monday through Saturday. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 50 lbs., working in hot conditions. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting and other duties as assigned. Drop off or send resume to: Mastr Veggies / Mastr Grow Farms, 453 Seacliffe Drive West, Leamington, Ontario N8H 4C9. no16-30

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)

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED

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

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

Permanent full time weekdays including weekends $11.40 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable.

Must have own transportation. Apply:

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

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Customer Service Representative

Reporting to the Manager of Legislative Services / Clerk, the Customer Service Representative plays an integral role in the promotion and support of the Municipality’s vision and mission through the provision of exceptional customer service to residents, the public and internal departments. In addition to the Customer Service Representative’s primary responsibility to ensure that the customer’s immediate needs are met, the Customer Service Representative will assist with a variety of clerical and administrative duties as assigned. Confidentiality and constant interruptions are a demand of the position.

For complete details regarding this position please visit our website at www.leamington.ca/careers

Application Deadline: 11:59 pm Sunday, November 27, 2016.

Essex County’s largest community newspaper press is seeking a

PRESS HELPER

to work under the direction of the Press Operator.

Job Details:

• Assist with printing job set-up on web newspaper press.

• Must be mechanically inclined.

• Must be physically fit and comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Must have steel toed boots.

• Must be willing to learn and take direction.

• Must be comfortable working in a team environment.

• Approximately 30-40 hours per week.

• Experience helpful but not required.

Please drop off resume at: Southpoint Sun Office 194 Talbot St. East, Unit 5, Leamington or email to: press@southpointsun.ca

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305

www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

The Town of Kingsville is seeking applications for a Seasonal / Part-Time Parks and Recreation Employee.

A complete description of the Seasonal / Part-Time Parks and Recreation Employee duties and Application Form (Career Profile Form) are available online at www.kingsville.ca under the Employment Opportunities heading or may be obtained at the Municipal Office.

Interested applicants shall submit a resume, cover letter and completed Career Profile Form no later than Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Completed applications will be accepted by regular mail, personal delivery or email to:

Human Resources Department

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 E-mail: alonsbery@kingsville.ca

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Deer versus

collisions

Animal strikes on the rise

Police are urging motorists to be alert and aware of their surroundings. At this time of year, deer-vehicle collision rates increase significantly 1.5 hours on either side of sunset and sunrise.

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Although there is often signage to warn motorists of higher deer-travelled areas, motorists need to be aware in all areas. Deer don’t limit their activity to rural roads. The animals cross the busy roadways as well.

The number of animal strikes on Ontario roads has increased from 8,964 in 1999 to 12,791 in 2008, according to the Ministry of Transportation. This represents a 42% increase over a 9-year period.

Crashes involving animals – mainly deer and moose – are a growing problem. October to January is a peak time for vehicle collisions with wildlife, and November is the most dangerous month. Collisions with wild animals can result in serious vehicle damage, personal injury, or even death.

Some helpful hints to ensure a safe journal during this time of year are as follows:

• Look all around, not just straight ahead. Deer will often run across the road from ditches and protected areas such as stream corridors and woodlots.

• Where you see one deer, expect more. Deer often travel in herds.

• Slow down. The slower you go, the more time you have to react should you encounter a deer

• Deer can move across roads at any time of the day or year, but anticipate higher deer movements in the fall and around sunrise and sunset.

• Watch for glowing eyes of deer at night

• Don’t veer for deer. Should a deer run into the path of your vehicle, reduce your speed quickly, steer straight and stay in control.

• Remove all distractions. Give yourself the best chance possible to see and predict where deer might go.

• Buckle up. If you need to stop in a hurry, you want your body restrained to prevent unnecessary injury or possibly death.