Southpoint Sun - November 5, 2014

Christmas Artist Market opens at Arts Centre

Leamington Arts Centre will be filled with Christmas magic as local artists create a Signature Christmas indoor arts and crafts show.

The month-long Christmas Artist Market opened on October 28 and will remain open until Saturday, November 22. Hours are Tuesdays to Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 12-4 p.m. on Saturdays.

An opening reception is planned for Saturday, November 8 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The show features ten artists on display in a “gift shop” style show with a warm Christmas setting. Browse the galleries to find that one-of-a-kind unique and handmade gift for someone special. Everything from fine art painting, encaustic, photography, jewelry, glassware, woodworking and more! Admission is free. Local artists involved include:

• Coleeflower DesignsColeen Thibert

• Chad Riley - Photographer, Artist

• Designed 4 A Market of One - Paul Guilbeault

• Dove Bay Art - Dorit Girash

• e-Scapes PhotographyVicki McKay

• Fancy Clips by RoseRose Harper

• Gerry Hucko

• Jewelry by CatherineCatherine Watson

• LeyDan Studios - Leyla Munteanu

• LRRR Designs - Lynda Ruddock-Rousseau

While at the Leamington Arts Centre be sure to check out the gallery’s gift shop. This Christmas, give a truly unique gift – the gift of art – and help support local artists!

Save OB Leamington

By Sheila McBrayne

Concerned citizens of Leamington and Essex County are delivering a message to the Erie St. Clair Local Intregrated Health Network and that is to ‘Save OB in Leamington’.

“If we’d known before, we would have started this sooner, but many of us are just hearing about the problem situation now,” said Leamington resident Lillian Mastronardi. Mastronardi attended the public meeting on Wednesday, October 29 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital that filled the hospital cafeteria with concerned residents and many expectant mothers.

On October 22, the LDMH Board voted to accept recommendations for a realigning of services at the local hospital, which included closing the Obstetrics Department at the end of the hospital fiscal year – March 31, 2015. The hospital board’s vote must be endorsed by the board of the Erie St. Clair LHIN. And so the petition campaign began. The date and location of the next LHIN meeting was not available.

“We just want more time. If in three years we don’t have the numbers, then fine, but give us a chance. We just had two kids in three years and the care was top notch. The point is, the program is excellent and it’s growing. It’s a shame to discontinue it as it’s starting to take off,” said Brian Cornies who is also actively campaigning to keep the OB open. “The program went through some bad years and had a poor reputation, but we have two great new gynocologists and the program is excellent. It just takes time for people to re-

alize it. We’re just asking for more time,” said Cornies. “Some people still think you can’t get an epidural at Leamington, and that is not true. We need to educate the public to let them know what is available here before we give up on it,” said LeeAnne Setterington who is also involved in the petition campaign. “We’ve had overwhelming support for this, once people hear about it. We’re aiming for 5,000 names by November 11 and Mayor Paterson has said he will deliver the petitions to the LHIN on the 13th,” said Setterington. “We’re aiming for 5,000 because that’s how many votes the mayor won the election with and it just shows that this is overwhelmingly unaccepatable,” said Setterington.

Cornies and Setterington are both business owners in Leamington and are also concerned for the economic effect the closure will have.

“We need to keep the town growing, and to grow we need more people, more young families. This will affect a lot of jobs, not just the nurses, but spinoff jobs in the community, said Setterington.

“In a way, this is good. Maybe this is the publicity we need to get those numbers up. Maybe people will now realize this is happening… This is jobs, people, services and money that are leaving our town. We need to stand up and put a stop to it. Once it’s gone, it’s gone; it’s never coming back… We just need time to prove its worth to this community now that the community is aware,” said Cornies.

Mastronardi was born at LDMH in 1954 and delivered her three children there.

“The numbers are growingthey even said that – births have increased 33 percent and we have a great program working together with

midwives, doulas, doctors and mothers. We just need more time to establish it,” said Mastronardi. “The $700,000 that they say the program loses is only 1.7 percent of the budget; that’s so small to close such an important program,” said Mastronardi.

Petitions are dispersed throughout Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, Harrow and Wheatley. “Look for the pink petition and sign it. If you signed the online petition, sign this petition as well,” stated Setterington who garnered 800 online names.

What You Can Do

• Sign the petition

• Email MPP Rick Nicholls rick.nichollsco@ pc.ola.org

• Go to http://www. eriestclairlhin.on.ca and share your opinion with the LHIN.

From left to right are Lillian Mastronardi, LeeAnne Setterington and Brian Cornies.

Community speaks out about decision to close obstetrics at LDMH

By Sheila McBrayne

No one wants to close the obstetrics department at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, but it’s under utilized and underfunded, and may have to close.

A series of community meetings held at LDMH cafeteria last week drew many upset, frustrated and some bewildered residents who were surprised by the annoucement that the LDMH Board of Directors voted to accept the Hay Consul-

tants Report on October 22, which recommended a change in services which included closing the obstestrics department. LDMH Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Terry Sheilds fielded comments from many who told very emotional stories about their experiences at LDMH. Many stories heralded the excellent care and attention received at LDMH.

“This is not about the quality of care at Leamington; it’s all about the numbers

and the shortage of money to pay for it,” said Sheilds at the first of two meetings at noon on Wednesday, October 29. “We have to balance the budget,” he added.

At the second meeting on October 29 at 5 p.m., Gary Switzer, CEO of the Erie St. Clair LHIN attended to hear the stories and pleas to keep the obstestrics department open at LDMH. The Board of Erie St. Clair LHIN have an upcoming vote to accept the proposed program changes. The date and location of the LHIN meeting were still undetermined at press time (12 noon on Tuesday, Nov. 4).

hospital had done to promote the obstetrics department, to let the community know that there have been new gynocologists hired, new equipment and that mothers definitely can have an epidural at LDMH, as well as a midwife and oneon-one care.

“The education hasn’t been given to us... I think we need to try harder before we give up on this,” stated a Andrea Cassidy, a midwife with the Midwifery Collective of Essex.

Leamington Mayor John Paterson told the standing room crowd that he did not agree with information on Leamington’s demographics which forecast a zero per cent growth in the next five years. “We don’t agree. We intend to see Leamington grow. The demographics will change, just give us time... Don’t cancel this. We know the issues of the past, but I think we can attract more to come here. We just need time,” said Paterson.

Many community members asked asked what the

“This is a big deal; you need to listen to this. My clients are crying to me that they don’t know what they will do... We have a fabulous team and people are interested in what we do here,” said Cassidy. She mentioned a pilot project with the Ministry of Health which is looking at the cooperative work of the obstetricians, midwives and hospital. “We have solutions; we need time... It’s a tragedy that you’re closing Leamington,” she said.

Switzer reassured the crowd that the decision was not an easy one for the LDMH Board to make, but one they were forced to

make. “The board weighs all information. This is a LHIN decision and we can’t hide, that’s why we’re here,” said Switzer. “It’s not going to be easy for our board either; this is a very difficult decision,” said Switzer.

LDMH Board members John Cervini and John Newland conveyed their disappointment in being faced with making the decision.

“I have just as much attachment as anyone in this room... It doesn’t depreciate the stories in this room,” said Newland.

Cervini told the crowd that all three of his kids were born at LDMH. “Not a single one of us wants to close the unit... We have to balance the budget,” he said. Those in attendance were reminded that the final decision goes to the Erie St. Clair LHIN Board and reminded everyone to voice their concerns about the closure and support for the OB to the LHIN Board members. An online comment form specific to LDMH OB can be found at www.eriestclairlhin.on.ca

Letters and phone calls to local Member of Provincial Parliament Rick Nicholls were also encouraged at: rick.nichollsco@pc.ola.org or call 519-326-3367 or toll free 1-800-265-3992.

LDMH CEO Terry Shields

Erie St. Clair LHIN CEO Gary Switzer

SPARC joins forces with JOTA

The Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) is an annual Scouting event that uses amateur radio to link Scouts around the world, around Canada, and in the community.

Held on the third full weekend of October each year, this worldwide jamboree requires no travel, other than a visit to the local amateur radio clubroom.

The Sunparlor Amateur Radio Club (SPARC) has been operating a club station at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex since it opened in 1985. The room has every mode of communication possible including HF, Low band VHF, UHF and new digital technologies such as IRLP, APRS, Echolink and DMR.

The clubroom also serves as the backup emergency operations centre for the Municipality in the case of a major event. SPARC is celebrating its 45th year and wants to continue a presence in the community and will continue to host special event like JOTA annually.

Torchbearers needed for Pan Am Games

Leamington residents are invited to enter their name to be a torchbearer in July to officially open the Pan Am Games.

The relay begins in May in Mexico, arriving in Toronto May 30 and visiting 130 communities across Ontario.

Along with the application process, which closes Dec. 1, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. (ET), torchbearers will also be chosen by torch relay route communities and other games stakeholders.

To enter your name to be a torchbearer or a complete list of criteria, visit TORONTO2015.org/ torch-relay

Christmas Parade set for November 29

Not too many people have started thinking about Christmas yet, but the Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce has been meeting to organize this year’s Christmas Parade “Light up the Night” since September. Plans have been finalized for this year’s annual parade scheduled for Saturday, November 29 at 6 p.m. The parade assembles at the grading station on Sherk Street and lines up down Georgia Street. The parade proceeds down Erie Street heading north to Wilkinson Street. This year, to ensure parade participants’ safety, parking on Erie Street will be prohibited from Askew Street to Wilkinson after 4 p.m. Chamber General Manager Wendy Parsons is happy with the number of entries already registered and the number of inquiries their office has received. “Last year we had 72 entries, this year we’re aiming for 100,” said Parsons. Leamington remains one of few municipalities who still organize their own community parade. Many municipalities such as Windsor, Amherstburg, Kingsville and Essex have hired Windsor Parade Corporation who provide major components of the parade with local floats inserted. “We’re proud to be able to organize our own parade and make it uniquely our own. Anyone wishing to enter the parade can contact Wendy at 519-326-2721 or wendyp@leamingtonchamber.com

As sentimental as Christmas Parades are, they do cost money. The Chamber has two fundraising events planned to help pay for the evening, which includes bands, lights and fireworks. Today, Wednesday, November 5 if you have

lunch or dinner (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) at A1 Chinese Restaurant in Leamington, a portion of the proceeds from your meal will be donated to the Leamington Community

Christmas Parade.

On Friday, November 22 is the Fundraising Dinner and Fun night at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 10. Tickets include chicken dinner, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and free access to mini golf, rides, bumper cars and roller coaster. There will also be a silent auction. Toys For Tots will also be collecting toys that night. Tickets are available at the Chamber office, Colasanti’s and Blackburn Radio.

Other area Christmas parades include: Kingsville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m.; Amherstburg on November 22 at 6 p.m.; Windsor on December 6 at 6 p.m.; Wheatley on Sunday, December 7 at 12:30 p.m. and Essex on December 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com

Scout Joshua Sharpe at the mic during the annual Jamboree on the Air event hosted by the Sunparlor Amateur Radio Club.

Worthy of our roots

Discovering a new life in a new country and environment brings challenges, wonder and lessons.

Throughout each day my jobs take me all over the island, but most frequently I am back and forth from our little downtown area to the main house that sits high overlooking a bay. Our downtown is not to be mistaken for a populated place to go out at night. I say this because one stewardess who came here to work during a charter brought some nightlife clothes because she heard that we had a ‘downtown.’ I wish I could have seen her surprise as she was flying onto the island and she was met by the vista of 9 tiny colourful homes, of which only 4 are inhabited full time.

Back on track, a concrete pathway runs around the entire island with one loop that cuts through the middle from downtown, dipping down through a lush valley and up again to the main house. I take this centre cut frequently as I run back and forth taking care of laundry or doing my house checks. These checks include running the water, making sure everything is secure and that the air conditioning is running, etc.

Since the weather has cooled, I have been able to walk slowly through the valley without fear of mosquitoes carrying me away. I can hardly take in all the life that surrounds me on both sides of this path. Charlie enjoys his walk too, as he flits about chasing the small teal-coloured lizards in the bushes. Everything seems to grow bigger in this sheltered area, but it’s the banyan tree that steals the show!

A banyan tree, similar to other trees, starts out from a seed... little by little it grows... and one day stands before all as a giant. Just looking at this magnificent tree makes me think of life. Trusting time to make us grow, our ‘little roots’ spread out away from us, making us stronger. Each root is like the love and support of the relationships we nurture over time.

25 metres in height.

If you have ever stood under a banyan tree, its branches continually drop out moss-like shoots that reach to the ground, seeking growth. Over time these shoots strengthen and harden into tree-like bases themselves. Rooted to a spot, yet forever progressing and giving sustenance to those below – like families and friends.

My walk continues up towards the laundry room, along the palmed path and underneath a sapodilla tree, where my mind can wander as I press sheets with a rotary iron. I recall my mother having a hand-me-down one of these in our basement, prior to wrinkle resistant polyester/cotton blend sheets. With only cotton sheets on the island, this machine ensures a crisp smooth bed to climb into every night.

I suspect that this tree, as well as the other three that grow here, were planted when Wallace Groves first purchased the island in the ’30s; however, judging by their size they were possibly planted well before then. The first banyan tree in the U.S. was planted by Thomas Edison and Henry Ford in hopes of producing a cheaper product for making tires.

In Brian Aldis’s novel “Hothouse”, he describes a future Earth where a single huge banyan covers half of the globe because individual trees discover the ability to join together, as well as drop adventurous roots. Something to sleep on or under if you get caught in a storm!

I am sure that if this tree could talk it would have many stories to tell. Included in these tales would be its survival through Hurricane Andrew, when many of the other less securely rooted trees were twisted and bent, or totally uprooted and wiped out as the salt water washed over them.

In many cultures the banyan tree is revered. I find it noteworthy that a tree is the symbol of calm and wisdom, as it stands there quietly. Perhaps that is something that we may each try to aspire to, for sure.

A vine, the philodendron, that many of us had as a houseplant back in the ’70s, with its heart-shaped and variegated coloured leaf, grows to an elephant ear size on the side of the banyan. I recall the one that commonly hung from the macramé hangers my older sister and my mother made at that time, the leaves growing not much bigger than a pear. Everything in and around this ancient tree seems to thrive in the cool shade and shelter it gives from the sea breezes it provides.

I am overwhelmed by the feeling I get while sitting under something so grand. On an island where the chance meeting of a ‘star’ or ‘mega-wealthy’ individual is more apt to be a reality than not, the power I receive from one tree brings my head out of the clouds and back to earth.

If we could all strive to provide a miniscule portion of this kind of support to the people who surround us, like the banyan, we may not be able to save the world but eventually we could affect a large area. One of the oldest banyans is over 250 years old and spreads over a 4-acre area, reaching

Resurfacing and reconstruction of Highway 3

Editor:

On Page C10 of Saturday’s Windsor Star (Nov.1) there was a “notice of public information centre” to be held at Kingsville Arena Nov. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. concerning the “resurfacing of Hwy 3” from Kingsville to Essex, and the “reconstruction” of Hwy 3 from Kingsville to Leamington.

I am concerned because the ad makes no mention of four lanes, which has always been the plan, as the land has already been purchased for this width.

I believe that the residents of Kingsville and Leamington need to attend this meeting in full force to find out what is going on, and to enforce the fact that this highway needs to be four lanes, as promised and planned.

I encourage people to attend this meeting and make their views known.

– Barbara Jacobs, Leamington

Banyan tree.

Editor:

The 23rd annual Soup ’n Salad Luncheon will be held on Wed. Nov 26 at the Leamington Portuguese Club. New this year, we have added Domino’s Pizza. It has become somewhat of a tradition for this event to raise funds for cancer research. Attendance at the event has grown every year, and last year $18,000 was raised.

We invite all friends, family and co-workers to join us. It is a culinary experience, not only to sample many of the 33 soups we offer but also to socialize with some of the approximately 750800 people who attend. Lunch will be served 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. or as long as the food lasts.

Area restaurants each donate 5 gallons of their special soup. These soups are picked up by our OPP officers, Fire Department personnel and volunteers.

Previous lunch guests know about the huge prize draws, and jewellery for sale. Area greenhouse operators donate to the large salad bar. Local business people, real estate agents, bankers, retired teachers and the like, donate their time to ladle the soup in shifts of 45 minutes each. They further support the event by purchasing a ticket and enjoying the delicious food. Communityminded businesses have become gold sponsors by donating over $500 each. Silver sponsors $250; and bronze $100. Prizes have been donated for draws.

To finish off a great lunch experience, there will be dessert, coffee, tea and juices.

Tickets are $10 at the door and $8 advance. Tickets are available at the Century 21 offices in Kingsville and Leamington, as well as from any committee member.

As a final bit of information, cancer research has benefited from between $17,000 and $18,000 per year because of the Soup ’n Salad Luncheon. Please help to improve that even further this year.

It must be emphasized that virtually everything you see, need, eat or drink has been donated, organized and run by many faithful volunteers. Truly a caring community to be proud of!

– John Woelk, Soup ’n Salad Luncheon Committee

Voting frustrating: process not accessible

Editor:

While the chaos following last week’s municipal voting dominated the media for days – and rightly so – I should like to point out that chaos and frustration preceded the vote too. Many people were quite unfamiliar with computers and several I spoke with, and about whom I heard, simply had the assistant at the Sherk or Town Hall fill in the ballot for them.

Of more concern to me, however, as a blind person, is that the process was not accessible to a visually impaired person despite many previous assurances to the contrary. Even with a speech program on my computer, without assistance I could not have voted. True, the actual voting component of the process was manageable and I voted in secret, but I required sighted assistance to get there. And a town staff helpfully rendered such at the same time, recognizing the inaccessibility. Without that help I would have been denied my right to vote.

I earnestly hope that the new town Council will look seriously at the voting method they adopt next time. We have an act of parliament in this province guaranteeing accessibility to disabled persons to all public and eventually all private services.

Finally, I was astonished upon enquiry to learn that neither the local Accessibility Advisory Committee nor its county counterpart had discussed this issue. They should be ashamed!

– John Coggans, Leamington

Do we remember all veterans?

Editor:

This year we have heard of the 100th Anniversary of the start of World War 1. The 70th Anniversary of D-Day. Veterans have gone out to schools, displays put up, news stories are in the forefront.

Who are we forgetting? Korean vets, Cold War vets, soldiers in the Middle East. It only seems to hit home when some are killed in action, being brought home on our Highway of Heroes.

Now with the attack on Parliament Hill, it once again comes to the forefront. Does it always take a tragedy to bring our Armed Forces to mind?

November 11th shouldn’t be the only day to honour our past veterans who gave their lives. We should also honour those who are presently serving our country’s defense system.

Wearing the poppy tends to remind us only of those that took part in World Wars 1 and 2. It’s time we think of all the uniformed men and women who have passed on or are alive today and still serving Canada.

I feel the poppy should represent all of these courageous people.

I, for one, will be present at the Remembrance Day ceremony for all those who have served – past and present.

– Annie Zimmer, Leamington

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WSO presents Haydn and Vivaldi

By C. Lloyd Brown-John

In the second of the four-part Classics in the County season of fabulous concerts by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO), 21 talented musicians offered one of the most exciting and lively concerts of the season.

On Saturday evening, October 25, the very walls of Leamington’s United Mennonite Church reverberated with the stunning music of Haydn, Vivaldi and a lesser-known Viennese composer, Johann Baptist Vanhal.

Haydn’s two great symphonies, #6 in D major “Le Matin” and #8 in G major “Le Soir”, not only gave the orchestra and opportunity to shine but also featured an amazing array of soloists performing on most every instrument from violin and flute to oboe, double bass and bassoon. Both symphonies are filled with lively passages and often lyrical tones, and the musicians, ranging from violinists Lillian Scheirich, Konstantin Popovic and Min Xie to violists Roman Kosarev, Cellists Andrew McIntosh and Peter Wiebe and double bass master Gregory Sheldon, zinged their strings both to their enjoyment and that of the audience.

Bassoonists Julie Shier and Eric Varner displayed the magnificence of the instrument in Johann Vanhal’s “Concerto in F Major for Two Bassoons”.

The evening, conducted by the WSO’s ever-smiling Maestro Robert Franz, was particularly enjoyable as he led the bassoonists through the three movements of Vanhal’s enchanting composition.

After intermission and a wonderful feed of goodies provided by the MCC Meat Canning Committee, the WSO offered the spectacular Concerto for Flute, Oboe and Bassoon by Vivaldi. Known as the “Sea Storm”, the performers Liesel Deppe, Graham MacKenzie, Faith Scholfield and Eric Varner dazzled the audience with intricate notes and stunning harmonies. David Palmer accompanied most of the performance on his harpsichord, or was it a fortepiano? No matter, David is always a bonus at any concert.

Because of the intimacy of the venue, audience members always have an opportunity to chat and take tea or coffee with WSO musicians, including Maestro Robert Franz. It is a super occasion to learn more about the instruments and the performers.

A special performance titled “Holiday Brass” is scheduled for Saturday, December 6 at the Leamington United Mennonite Church at 7:30 p.m. This concert will feature a selection of sacred and secular music with the WSO Brass Quintet, Piano and the Windsor Classic Chorale. Ticket info: 519-973-1238.

There are also two more concerts in Leamington in the Classics in the County series, both scheduled for the spring. Inquire at the WSO Box Office.

LDMH Auxiliary holds inaugural meeting for 2014-2015

After a two-month summer hiatus, Leamington District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met on Monday, Sept. 15 to elect its slate of officers for 2014-2015. Maureen Sutherland, President of LDMH Auxiliary, and Jenny Darowski-Melnick, Integrated Manager, Volunteer Services LDMH and Hospice Erie Shores Campus, welcomed Auxiliary members and encouraged all to become involved in volunteer and fundraising activities for the hospital and the new Erie Shores Hospice.

Insofar as the Hospice Erie Shores Campus is now an integral part of LDMH, a motion was passed in June committing the Auxiliary to a $50,000 donation, payable over four years, to dedicate one patient room at the new Hospice. In addition, the Auxiliary also decided to purchase a baby grand piano for the

Hospice foyer. Local musician Trish Wales, who has frequently played at Auxiliary functions, was tasked with researching information on baby grand pianos. She reported back and made her recommendations at the inaugural meeting.

Several Auxiliary members will be attending the annual Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario convention to be held in Toronto the first week of November. At this event, LDMH – Erie Shores Hospice volunteer Caroline Ascott will be honoured with a Provincial Life Membership for the many years that she has devoted to volunteering at LDMH.

Plans were also set in motion for the annual Christmas Luncheon for volunteers that will be held Nov. 27 at Kingsville Golf and Country Club.

LDMH Auxiliary elected its slate of officers at their inaugural meeting for 2014-2015. Front row, left to right: Doryne Gillett, Shirley Bigelow, Betty Brown, Jenny Darowski-Melnick, Diane Tanguay, Sybil Wales. Back row: Heather Gartner, Dolores Tracey, Pat Chambers, Margaret Snow, Marijane Turnbull, Maureen Sutherland, Larry Gilbert, Jo Evans, Ann Murphy. Absent from photo: Liz Baumann, Charlene Vlodarchyuk, Marg Ross.

Wrong For Each Other actors turn out to be right for each other

By Pat Bailey

They may have been ‘Wrong For Each Other’ on stage at The Bank Theatre, but Scott Berry believes, in reality, they are perfect for each other.

So following Sunday’s matinee performance of the Norm Foster comedy, the newcomer to the stage took the opportunity to propose to his co-star, Allison Still, in song. While some audience members of the sold-out show were in on the proposal, others, like Still, were shocked when Berry’s song ended with the words “will you marry me?” Still gasped as she realized this was much more than Berry’s singing and songwriting onstage debut. And when he put the guitar aside and went down on one knee and pulled a small box from his pocket, it suddenly became real for Still. “I was shocked,” she said, immediately following the proposal.

She said she really wasn’t suspicious when Berry concluded the final performance of the romantic comedy with a song. But admits when the song ended in the question most females dream about, she was caught off-guard, but happily so.

For this couple, it was the perfect proposal for their storybook courtship.

“We met last year at The Color Run,” said Still, thanks to his sister and his then nine-year-old son Jacob. Wearing every color of the rainbow, Still said “they just clicked” from the moment their eyes met. “It was love at first sight,” she said.

Following the race, Still said there was a little ‘teenaged style awkwardness’ before they exchanged phone numbers, in case they ever needed a ‘running partner’.

And she didn’t have to wait long wondering if she’d ever hear from this man again.

“Fifteen minutes later, I got a text,” laughed Still. A couple days later they enjoyed a picnic at Kingsville’s Lakeside Park and have been inseparable ever since, she admitted. For Berry, 40, it just made sense proposing onstage. His fiancée, who’s 44, and has been involved in theatre since she was 17, considers the acting community part of her family. “And every girl wants a memorable proposal,” he added.

But Berry made sure their actual families were also on hand to witness his biggest onstage moment. Knowing her mom would be in the audience for the matinee performance, Berry admitted he had to let his own parents in on the secret to ensure they return for an encore performance.

A newcomer to the stage, Berry said it was a little armtwisting by Still that led him to testing the acting waters.

He said when Still snagged the female lead for the play, there was no leading man for the role--that is, until Still convinced him he’d be her perfect leading man.

And on Sunday, he became much more.

As for details of the wedding, the couple, while sipping champagne and sharing cake, admitted it’s a little soon-since their engagement was ‘relatively new’.

But they haven’t ruled out another little celebration at The Bank Theatre.

Scott Berry and Allison Still act out real life proposal...

Did he just ask me to marry him? For real!

Scott Berry and Allison Still cut the celebratory cake after she accepted his wedding proposal onstage at The Bank Theatre Sunday.

(SUN Photos)

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Conflicting messages confuse you this week, Aries. Just don't let this confusion keep you from doing what you think is right. Choose a course and stick with it.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Don't be too hard on yourself this week, Taurus. You really do not need to push yourself unless you are feeling motivated to do so. If you feel like relaxing, so be it.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, stick to the outskirts of the room and be a quiet observer of what's going on around you instead of being the center of attention. You may enjoy being a fly on the wall for a change.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, this week you may feel an unusual need to be noticed and appreciated by others. Embrace the spotlight and make the most of this opportunity to share your thoughts.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you may find it hard to establish your priorities this week, but you have a good head on your shoulders and will figure out the path to take. Give yourself a chance to have fun.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, do the right thing even if it costs you something emotionally. Your actions may be carefully monitored, and someone is learning by your example.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, try your hardest to make a tricky set of circumstances work to your advantage. Working with a partner is a great way to get things done.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you are better at dealing with things when they're out in the light of day. You don't like to be secretive, nor do you like the idea of others keeping secrets.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, do not look at a current problem as something that will always block your success and happiness. Instead, use this obstacle as a way to get your bearings.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, though you may feel like lashing out at others, this week you show an impressive amount of self-restraint. Get through the week, and things will turn around.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

The messages you are receiving from everyone around you seem mottled and mixed, Aquarius. Instead of socializing with others, maybe you just need some alone time.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, speak up if you do not feel you are receiving enough emotional support from your closest allies. Maybe they do not know how you're feeling.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

NOVEMBER 2

Kendall Schmidt, Actor (24) NOVEMBER 3

Roseanne, Actress (62) NOVEMBER 4

Ralph Macchio, Actor (53) NOVEMBER 5

Sal Vulcano, Comic (38) NOVEMBER 6

Glenn Frey, Musician (66)

NOVEMBER 7

Lucas Neff, Actor (29)

NOVEMBER 8

David Muir, Journalist (41)

Heritage Award winners recognized

By C. Scott Holland

The winners of the 2014 Leamington and Mersea Historical Society’s Heritage Awards were fêted on Oct. 17 at the Roma Club.

It was considered the largest attendance in the 17-year history of the awards with well over 100 attending the dinner and ceremony.

Society president Paul Bunnett-Jones opened by welcoming the guests.

“Thank you for coming out tonight and supporting the non-profit Leamington and Mersea Historical Society,” he said. “Our silent auction is an important part of our fundraising and we have items worth over $3,400 donated by many local businesses up for auction.”

Just prior to the dinner, VP Bob McCracken told those present about the awards’ construction and summed up the meaning of the awards best when he said, “These awards represent many, many long hours of dedication and volunteering by the winners in making our community of Leamington a better place.”

Six Heritage Awards were given this year and there were two for the Dr. Bob and Bess McGirr Heritage or Historic Founding First Families.

The Jacobs family has long had roots in Leamington. Patriarch Joseph Jacobs immigrated from Lebanon

The Remembrance Day Parade & Service in Leamington will be held Tuesday, November 11th at the Cenotaph. Leamington Legion will lead the service with a parade to the Cenotaph prior to the 11:00 a.m. service.

The public is invited to join Legion Br. 84 in honouring Canadian veterans.

in 1920 and settled in Quebec. In 1926 he moved to Essex County and met Mary Alice Shaheen in Windsor. They were married in 1930. He opened a small grocery store in Wheatley but closed it two months later.

The couple moved to Leamington and rented a place on Clark St. and Joe began transporting produce to North Bay. His brother Michael came here around 1932 and together they bought land on Erie St. S. (approximately in front of where Walmart sits today) where they built greenhouses, sold produce at Detroit’s Eastern Market, and opened a vegetable stand in their front yard which they operated from May to Septem-

ber. Soon it expanded into a larger outlet and it was a well-known place to buy delicious watermelons. Their five sons, Fred, Edward, Donald, John and Mike, all worked in the family business.

Joe also sponsored many Lebanese families who wanted to come to Canada to start a new life and about 250 families were supported by him.

The family also began Jacobs Flowers, which grew from a single stand to become a successful enterprise as well.

In 1966, Joe’s sons headed into the field of serving others. They started Sun Parlour Ambulance. Originally the four area funeral

homes and two service clubs did that job, but from an initial area of Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley and four employees, the business would soon have over 300 paramedics, including three generations of the family, and would serve the greater Essex County area and Chatham-Kent before closing in 2011.

Joseph Jacobs and his oldest son passed away in 1982, and Mary Alice Jacobs died in 2012 at the age of 100. Donald passed away in July of this year.

From having virtually nothing in 1932, the Jacobs family has profoundly enriched families, businesses and services of the community since that time.

Thank You To All

Sincere thanks to the Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, Business Excellence Committee and Judges for awarding me the Alf Bennie Volunteer Award. This award is especially appreciated because it is named after Alf Bennie who was a well known businessman in this community. He epitomized hard work and a volunteer spirit in making the community a better place. I am humbled to be the recipient of this year's award.

Many thanks to Patty Kristy for nominating me and for taking the time and effort to research my history of volunteering. Special thanks to Blackburn Radio for sponsoring the award.

Congratulations to all nominees and recipients of this year's business excellence awards. Thank you to all for a very lovely evening.

~ Joan McSweeney ~

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The Jacob family - Historic Founding First Families.

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Dale Butler’s Last Friday of the Month Coffee House

Friday, November 2lst, 7:00 pm

Now located at The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place. As you can see from the date given for this event, it is not actually the last Friday of the month. The Bank Theatre is booked for something else on the actual last Friday. But do not let that concern you. Everything else will be the same as it was at its former location. Dale will sing at the beginning and at the end. Admission will be by donation. You will be introduced to all kinds of new talent. See you there.

THEATRE OF THE BEAT returns to The Bank Theatre

Friday, November 28th at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 29th at 2:00 p.m.

This wonderful professional theatre troupe from the KitchenerWaterloo area is coming to Leamington once again to entertain us and make us think outside the box. Their topic this time is marriage. The actual play is entitled “A Bicycle Built for Two” or “Zen and the Art of Marital Maintenance” by Johnny Wideman. Admission is by donation. The Theatre of the Beat actors love our space and hope that you will join them at The Bank Theatre for this thought-provoking look at marriage.

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST

by Dan Wasserman, based on the novel by Ken Kesey

Dec. 4, 5, 6 @ 7:00 pm & Dec. 2 @ 2:00 pm

Warning: Play has mature subject matter and coarse language

Cost: $10 for Adults; $8 for Students and Seniors

The award-winning movie, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST, featured Jack Nicholson in the starring role for which he won an Oscar. He plays someone who gets in trouble with the law and feigns a mental illness so that he can spend his prison sentence in a mental hospital, rather than an actual prison. Louise Fletcher, who played Nurse Ratched, also won an Oscar for her portrayal of Jack’s nemesis. How exciting for the LDSS players to tackle such a rich, thought-provoking play. Joel Lewsaw, the director and Drama teacher at Leamington District Secondary School, always amazes the audience with the incredible performances his students bring to the stage. Any former students who acted in plays directed by Mr. Wayne Noble are encouraged to attend the Saturday evening performance of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST. Mr. Noble will be given a special award that evening to acknowledge the wonderful body of work He did for Leamington District Secondary School and The Sun Parlour Community Theatre. To see his former students will mean as much to him as receiving the actual award.

Williams family recognized

The second Dr. Bob and Bess McGirr Heritage or Historic First or Founding Families Award was given to the Williams family, who first came to Mersea nearly 100 years ago when Ernest and Flossie Williams purchased the Newton James farm on Mersea Road 2 just south of Hwy 3, about two miles east of town.

Ernest established a nursery in 1953 and in 1955 began operating as E. J. Williams Nursery and Sons. Upon Ernest’s death in 1973, the youngest of the three boys, Wray, became the sole owner and operator. Wray and wife Delores raised a daughter and three sons on the family farm. Mark, the second of their three sons, took an active interest in the business and began working right out of high school. In 1980 he attended Humber College and pursued his chosen field of landscape and horticulture.

Regular landscaping construction and maintenance, plus ornamental spray service, has been added to the company’s nursery services. A 17-acre third farm was added in 1990 and brought the farm’s total to 30 acres of field and container grown nursery stock.

Wray retired in 1978. Mark and wife Susan have greatly expanded the retail garden centre and have wholesale nursery production with sales to stores in Michigan and as far away as Quebec. In 2012 they opened an antique shop. They have also been involved with local projects at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, the Sherk Complex, the Marina, and the Replant Our Streets program. Mark’s son Eric – the fourth generation – has been working with them after school too.

(Watch next week’s paper for more award winners)

WEDNESDAYS, UNTIL NOVEMBER 19 - Family Story Time - 10:30 a.m. A program for families of parents with children under 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Ages 5 years old & under & caregiver. Register online or at the library.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5Blood Donor Clinic, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Bring a friend and donate. Call 1-888 2366283 for info and to book your appointment. New donors and walk-ins welcome.

For more info go to www.bemediasafe.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5Shooters Photography Club meeting, 7:00 p.m., Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, 1551 Rd. 3E Ruthven (Willow Room in food court). Please use west parking. Everyone welcome. Visit facebook.com for meeting and club information. For details contact George at gshiefer@cogeco.ca

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 & 8 - Rummage

am- 2 pm

Win a fully decorated Christmas Tree and be entered to win other draw prizes. Coffee and sweets will be served. Bring a friend & shop Thrift this holiday season!

Sale at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox Street, Leamington 9:00 a.m.12:00 noon. Lots of toys, good used clothing, small household items, books, home decor and more!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 - Coats for Kids Distribution at SECC 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Bring the whole family.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - Sun Parlor Home Auxiliary Bake Sale, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens, 175 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Proceeds to support our New Mobility Bus campaign.Tea and coffee will be served in the Garden View Cafe.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16- UMEI

Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Traditional Mennonite wareneki (perogies), noodles, Mennonite sausage, ham, salad and buns. Admission by freewill donation. Takeout available.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 - UMEI

Discovery Day, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. UMEI welcomes all students grades 4-8 for a day of fun, games,

music and lunch. Grade 7-8 students will also have the opportunity to shadow high school classes. Call 519-326-7448 or e-mail office@umei.ca to register. No cost for this event.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 - Merlin

United Church presents the Dale Butler Band at 7:00 p.m. Free will offering, refreshments served after the concert. For more information call Larry at 519-689-4935.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - Family and Friends are invited to shop with the residents, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Sun Parlor Home Christmas Shopping Mall, 175 Talbot St. E. Leamington. 30+ local vendors, loca hand craft. Free admission. Free gift wrapping. Free gifts to first 100 shoppers. baked good, preserves, clothing, toys, jewellery, candles, flowrs, makeup, etc. Proceeds to Sun Parlor Home Auxiliary.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3Leamington Blood Donor Clinic, 1:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m., Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Call 1-888-2-DONATE (1 888 236-6283) for information and to book your appointment. New donors and walk-ins welcome.

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ERCA is calling for nominations for its 2014 Conservation Awards. These awards honour and recognize those in the community who have made outstanding contributions towards improving the natural environment, and ultimately the health and quality of life in the Essex Region. The annual awards will be presented to individuals and organizations in four categories:

• The Youth Award

• The Education Award

• The Volunteer Award

•Environmental Achievement Award Nominations can be submitted online at www.erca.org Nominations close on Friday, December 5, 2014.

The Williams familyHistoric First or Founding Families

Leamington Br. 84 Legion News

By Pat Simpson

The Remembrance Day Parade and Service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Cenotaph. The public is invited to join Legion Br. 84 in honouring our veterans.

The Poppy Canvass will take place on Nov. 7 and 8. If you can volunteer to help with the Poppy Canvass, please sign up at the Branch or call 519-326-0073 between Wednesday and Saturday, 12-noon to 6:00 p.m. Also, if you plan on laying a wreath for a deceased loved one, please contact the Branch.

St. John’s Anglican Church will be having a Remembrance Day Service on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Condolences to the family of Emil Beluetz, a longtime member of Leamington Br. 84.

Congratulations to the Br. 84 cribbage team. They came in fourth at the Zone Cribbage competition and will participate in District Cribbage at Br. 116 in Strathroy on January 10, 2015.

Congratulations to Richard Howe, Larry Doan, Justin Fysh and Tim Nantais for winning the team event for Zone Darts and bringing the tournament back to Leamington in 2015. Justin Fysh finished first in singles and Larry Doan took

fourth. Richard Howe and Tim Nantais took third in doubles, and Larry Doan and Justin Fysh came in fourth. They all qualified for District Darts.

Junior Darts is off to a slow start this year. Organizers of the program are looking for more players or the league will fold. It is only $2 a week and is open to all youth over 8 years of age. Consider coming out and participating – it is a great time and a good way to improve your math skills while enjoying a fun Saturday morning.

Mark your calendars for the Seniors Turkey Dinner on Dec. 10.

Upcoming meetings: Nov. 5 is the General Meeting at 7 p.m.; Nov. 19 the Executive meets at 7 p.m.

Extreme Eco Team Greening Project at Gore Hill

Gore Hill’s Greening Gang eagerly worked with Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) to establish a garden of natural plants around their picnic shelter structure last week. This project is the second phase of three projects the school has identified as part of their Eco-Schools Greening Project.

Above: Gore Hill students Madison Demant and Allie Barnewall work to plant native species in the school’s butterfly garden area.

Right: ERCA representative Caroline Biribauer demonstrates how to plant the variety of native plants in Gore Hill’s greening project.

A gathering of Voices of Youth in Community After School Program students prepare to release purple balloons at Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School Wednesday, Oct. 22. The event was part of the Windsor Essex County Children’s Aid Society’s annual ‘Go Purple For Prevention’ campaign, established to promote prevention and spread awareness of child abuse.

ACCESS,

By Bryan Jessop

local CAS ‘Go Purple For Prevention’

The ACCESS Leamington After School Program and the Windsor-Essex County Children’s Aid Society have teamed up to promote an ongoing campaign to eliminate child abuse.

Representatives of both groups met at Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School Wednesday, Oct. 22 in what was called the “Go Purple For Prevention” balloon release. The event took place in recognition of October as Child

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Abuse Prevention Month, symbolized in part by the colour purple. About 20 youths involved in the local after school program released several purple helium balloons — each attached by its string to a paper dove inscribed with a message of kindness and/or hope — on the school’s playground property.

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The event was also attended by ACCESS Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) program coordinator Wanda Rodrigues, ACCESS After School Program coordinator Rui Gerardo and Windsor-Essex County Children’s Aid Society public education coordinator Charlotte Lefrank, as well as VOYC mentors.

A large collection of purple balloons take flight at Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School Wednesday, Oct. 22. The balloons were released by Voices of Youth in Community After School Program students.

‘Go Purple For Prevention’

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Prior to the event, Rodrigues presented the After School group with the idea of doing something to support the CAS cause after receiving information packages from the organization. The participating youths — many of them students at Queen of Peace — came up with the balloons and ‘message doves’ idea. Gerardo in turn presented the idea to the school’s principal Michael Cusinato.

“He was very much on board with the idea,” Gerardo explained.

Lefrank explained that more than 80 groups represented by thousands of people from across Windsor and the county get involved with the awareness campaign every October. These include community and non-profit groups, daycares, schools, private businesses and doctors.

“We’re certainly fortunate in Windsor-Essex County to have a community that embraces this so much,” Lefrank said. “Ideas like what they’ve done here (at Queen of Peace) really help engage the community in a positive way. Child abuse is a difficult thing to talk about, but activities and ideas like this help build trust. We can’t do what we do by ourselves.”

The After School Program’s purple doves and balloons project was in part guided by older VOYC members. Rodrigues explained that the partnership between the two different age groups helped strengthen the lines of communication between them while helping the older group realize they can make a positive impact on their younger peers. The Children’s Aid Society runs programs including the touring puppet show Kids on the Block and offers education resources to parents through its website www.preventchildabuse.ca.

Designating October as Child Abuse Awareness Month has been done for more than 20 years. ACCESS followed the balloon release in Leamington with a ribbon celebration Monday, Oct. 27 at the Harrow High School parking lot.

E-WASTE DROP OFF

The municipal election: triumph or tragedy?

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent

Leamington has made history as the first municipality to use internet voting as the sole method of electing its municipal government. We have also elected a slate of highly qualified, dedicated citizens to govern. Granted, it is a pity that many sincere candidates who had much to offer the municipality were not elected, but that is the reality of the electoral system. Every one of our new councillors received more than one-third of the popular vote, so we can be glad that we have people with a solid mandate in power.

Before the reality of the election process fades and our focus turns to what Council is doing, please take a moment for the one upsetting aspect of our election. No, not the delay in getting the results; and no, not the frustration you may be feeling because one or more of your preferred candidates was not elected. Rather, the people who did not vote.

Leamington’s voter list has 17,155 registered voters. Guess how many voted. The answer is 7233, or just over 42%. For municipal elections, that is considered to be a fairly acceptable number by pundits who follow this kind of statistic. Not being knowledgeable in this sort of thing, I was appalled. I decided to look into it and discovered that the reason is not because of the elderly having difficulty accessing a computer, or puzzling over how to work this technology. The voter turn-out for citizens in their 60s and 70s was about 60%. No, the problem lies in the youthful, technologically aware demographic: of the 1087 voters between 20 and 24, only 26% bothered to vote, and of the 1169 who are between 25 and 29 just less than 22% bothered to fire up their computers and take a moment to exercise their democratic right to vote.

Brian Sweet and I were talking about this phenomenon, and he suggested two considerations I would like to pass along to you. First, many young voters don’t think of our Municipal Council as a level of government. Second, there seems to be a disconnect between the ideal of democracy (and its absence in other parts of the globe) and exercising one’s democratic right to vote.

People in Hong Kong have been on the streets for a long, long time protesting what we take for granted: anybody can run for office here in Leamington. There, the absentee political bosses dictate who can and cannot be on the ballot. Here, we can expect our municipal leaders to govern with impartiality and without thought of personal gain—we call it the rule of law. By contrast, in most of the warring areas of the world, corruption, religious persecution and sectarian violence have replaced laws upon which democracy is based.

As Remembrance Day approaches, think of Canadians who fought against political iniquity to help ensure the rights we enjoy. If you didn’t vote, are you being true to the precious legacy they left us? I think not.

How to Improve Life for Rural Canadians

Canada Post became a Crown Corporation to improve network services. The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA) wants to ensure this multi-billion dollar public network remains viable and able to serve the public. We have found a way to make this sustainable.

A recent study shows that nearly half of post offices outside of Canada’s big cities are in communities with no bank or credi t union. In those communities that still have a bank or a credit union, many resident s have to contend with limited, part-time banking hours. Our survey of Canada’s 3,300 rural post offices: “Why Post Offices should offer banking services” is available for free download at: http://bit.ly/1r8U3fj

Offering financial services in post offices would create a new revenue stream for Canada Post. Equally important, it would bene fit numerous communities in Canada whose residents, in order to get to a bank or credit union, are forced to travel long distances. That costs time and money and stifles economic development. Many other countries similar to Canada, such as the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Japan, Italy and New Zealand, have very successful banking services right in their post offices.

We, at CPAA, believe that our study is significant because of the value of this public asset. Canada Post is uniquely positioned to offer financial services throughout rural Canada. When Canada Post can make more money and offer more services to Canadians who need them, we have a perfect opportunity. Let’s not lose it.

Please Support Rural Canada. Write to Lisa Raitt, the Minister in charge of Canada Post, and ask her to make this happen. Her letter of suggestion can be found at: http://bit.ly/1pxhMVZ

Happy Holidays!

We had about 30 kids come to our door on Orange and Black Eve. The wind was howling and the temperature was less than acceptable but these brave souls did their best to dress up and go door-to-door in the neighbourhood.

As with the recent municipal election, the numbers were way down all over the place. Blame the weather or the busy lifestyles of today, or the politically correct crowd. The fun appears to be over.

As the clock spun into November 1, I awoke with a cynical view toward the approaching holiday season.

You know, that holiday season. After the American Day of Gratitude, the stores are in full swing for Red and Green Day, or what we used to call Christmas.

Personally, if they name it Red and Green Day, it should be shortened to either Red Green Day or just Green Day, to confuse the heck out of people and pay homage to a great Canadian character or just a good rock and roll band.

On our Canadian Day of Gratitude last month, we had a turkey dinner that far surpassed those of previous years and had a great family get-together. Fall colours were just beginning to emerge and we had a pumpkin pie to be grateful for.

The holiday music should be starting up soon on the radio. I’m anxious to hear songs like “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Holidays” and “O Holiday Tree” blasting from the speakers. It just gets me all ready for Red and Green Day.

My former co-worker Nick Cervini, now a graphic artist here at the Sun, used to dread the first of November because he knew he’d come into the office the next morning and I would have put the station on that plays those memorable holiday ditties. His favourite was “We Wish You A Merry Red and Green Day”.

As November 11 approaches and we set our sights on “Keep in Mind Day”, I hope that we can properly celebrate and honour those who made the supreme sacrifice for our country and those who are still serving, without all the controversy surrounding Orange and Black Day.

It’s a new world, people! Our ways of old were just not cutting it. How dare we celebrate centuries-old traditions in our new world!

Of course, all of the above was written tongue-in-

cheek. I hope you took it that way. My way of trying to get a point across with some absurd examples.

The orange and black thing really bothered me last week. I know, there are those out there who stand fast on their belief that Hallowe’en (oh my, I said it!) has been removed from the schools because some cannot afford to dress up and special needs kids can be frightened by the costumes. Those are both very valid points and need consideration, but I and many others believe that the schools do this because of cultural differences.

If half the effort was put into making adjustments or offering alternative activities for the kids unable to participate as what was put into selling cookie dough, that one day would be worth it for so many students and their parents. And if some kids choose to dress in orange and black because it’s easier and more affordable, let them do so.

It’s the same thing with the ‘holiday pageants’. If the bright lights and sparkling garland on a Christmas tree offends you, please feel free to stay home that night and celebrate in your own way.

If watching dozens of kids perform “Away in a Manger” and “Silent Night” aren’t your cup of tea, please, the exit is over there. Don’t let the door hit ya!

I lived for those Christmas concerts when I was a kid. The whole school, all at once in the gym, singing carols at the top of their lungs. Candy canes being handed out and proud grandparents watching little Johnny march across the stage dressed as one of the three wise men. I haven’t been to one of these holiday pageants since my kids were little, but I doubt there are any wise men present.

So next week as I turn that radio dial to my favourite Christmas station, my thoughts wander first to good old Saint Nick Cervini, sitting at his desk, cursing me for playing them too soon, and then to those times when life was simple and holidays were holidays. Family time. A good old fashioned Christmas season, filled with my grandmother’s plum pudding with rum sauce, Christmas carols and eggnog, sleigh rides and decorations. Christmas cards taped all along the windows and the mantel.

Reality then sets in, making me wonder where will it all end. How far will it be taken?

Red and Green Day? Really?

A Gore Hill Hallowe’en

Students at Gore Hill Public School celebrated Hallowe’en with a unique twist. Students were challenged to dress as literary characters. The day included a morning assembly, a literary challenge for classes, draws for prizes and a parade by the Early Years classes.

Fire Safety poster winners

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Leamington Rotary Welcomes Exchange Student

Rotary International Exchange Student Andrea Avallone from Ronchi Gorizia, Italy, presented the Rotary flag from his club in Italy to Past President Diane Samson (left) and President Elect Wendy Parsons (right) of the Leamington club. Andrea is enrolled at Leamington District Secondary School where he is enjoying his classes and making good progress in learning to speak English. He is currently with host family Mike and Sandra Bradt. The Rotary Club of Leamington is still taking applications from local secondary school students interested in applying for the Youth Exchange Program. Additional information available from Rotarian Wendy Parsons at 519-326-5507. (Submitted photo)

School.

Principal Bill Cervini and students Rylee Gillett, Aidan Brown and Lily Steinhoff dress as their favourite literary characters (Dr. Seuss’ Thing 2, Wizard of Oz’s Dorothy and the Tin Man) for the school’s Spirit Day.

From left to right, students Maya Robinson, Kendyll Kines, Abbi Neufeld, Aidan Brown, Anna Redekop and Ardan Fischer proudly display their costumes for Gore Hill school’s Spirit Day.

Pictured here are the winners

year. In front, from left to right are Madeline Woody, 3rd, St. Louis; Kaleb Jardim, 2nd, St. Louis; Caidon Fuller, 1st, St. Louis; Taiden Sauve, 2nd, Gore Hill; Cameron Arquette, 3rd, East Mersea; Emma Weil, 2nd, Mill Street; Savanah Schmitt, 3rd, Mill Street; and Trista Peters, 1st, Mill Street. Back row: Anthony Pimentel, 1st, St. Louis; Mitchell DeFrancisco, 2nd, St. Louis; Joel Kress, 1st, St. Louis; David Fahringer, 3rd, St. Louis; Jocelyn Giroux, 3rd, East Mersea; Aidan Brown, 1st, Gore Hill; Emma Tiessen, 3rd, MD Bennie; Brooke DaCosta, 2nd, Queen of Peace; Brooklyn Loeppgy, 1st, Queen of Peace; Kalin Lougheed, 2nd, MD Bennie; Kyla Anscombe, 3rd, St. Louis; and Mike Ciacelli, Deputy Chief, Education and Training. The Grand Prize winner of $25 was Joel Kress, St. Louis School. Cash prizes of $$20, $15 and $10 were awarded for first, seond and third place prizes. The Leamington Fire Services poster contest has been sponsored by Southland Insurance since 1969.

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The Grand Prize winner in the 45th annual Leamington Fire Services poster contest for 2014 was Joel Kress, St. Louis

Alex Horen had lifelong love of vintage cars

Wednesday, Oct. 8

passed away in his 90th year with his girls (wife and three daughters) singing “You are our sunshine” at his side.

Alex was “bitten by the old car bug” in 1951 on Tecumseh Road in Windsor when he spotted a 1917 Chev 490 touring car for sale on a used car lot for $50. He bought the car and drove it home – and that’s when antique cars became his lifelong passion.

A year later, in River Canard, he discovered a 1921 Gray Dort touring car with 326 original miles on it! Alex bought it for $135 and got it running and on the road by the summer of 1954. Later that summer he invited seven other old car enthusiasts to meet in his living room in Windsor to plan the formation of an antique car club. Alex and his young family at that time were living at the Towne and Country Motel at 3215 Howard Avenue, which is still there. The club became known as the Historic Vehicle Society of Ontario (HVSO).

Alex’s lifelong dream of a car museum came a big step closer in October 1973 when he played a major role in having the HVSO acquire 54 acres of land on the Arner Townline for what is now the Southwestern Ontario Heritage Village. Once the village became established, it was not long before the Canadian Transportation Museum was built at that location.

Alex Horen’s Gray-Dort is now on display at that museum near Kingsville and well worth a visit. Gray-Dort cars were built in Chatham from 1915 to 1925, and the one at the museum might be the best original example today.

Probably Alex’s favourite car was his 1937 Packard 4-door convertible, a very rare car that he found in a garage in Windsor in 1955. He bought it for $100. His Packard, once restored, became a delight for Alex and his wife and three young girls. He later sold it in 1970 for $3500 to a family in Tillsonburg, and often regretted in later years that he ever let it go. I saw it at a car show about 10 years ago, still looking beautiful!

I phoned Alex on April 3, 2014 to wish him a happy 89th birthday. He did not remember my name but when I mentioned the Packard, he began talking about that car he loved so much.

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. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my recent book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”

Helping people. Improving lives.

Alex Horen with his 1921 Gray Dort in 1994 on the 40th anniversary of founding of Historic Vehicle Society of Ontario (HVSO).

His 1937 Packard 4-door convertible in Waterdown in 1999.

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Allan Gordon

Fay Brown

Felix Gayer, 82 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus. Devoted husband of Carmencita Gayer. Beloved father of Cindy and Gerard Raes, Cathy and Jerry Petrucci, Nancy and Darryl Evans, Jenny and Darryl Heerema. Loving grandfather of Evan, Carter, Kensie, Danica and Brennan. Dear brother of John and Anneliese Gayer, and Mary and Nello Matassa. Felix will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

Funeral Service celebrating Felix’s life was held on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Gail Kovachich

Gail Kenlyn Kovachich (nee Bryon), 77 years, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Beloved wife of the late Ernest (1968). Dear mother of Kenlyn (Brian) Austin and Dennis Kovachich.

Loving grandmother to Myranda and Ryan Hanstedt, Travis Austin and fiancée Amaryllis Gonzalez, Gillian and Christopher North, Devin Kovachich and Kyle Kovachich, and great-grandmother to Nolan, Aaron and Bryce. Gail is predeceased by her parents Robert C. and Eleanor Bryon, along with her sister Sharon Morrison.

Gail was a graduate of the University of Toronto (Royal Conservatory of Music), a piano teacher for over 55 years, a member of O.R.M.T.A., as well as a member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Leamington.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street Leamington on Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Gail’s life was held at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie Street South, Leamington, on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 11 a.m. Rev. Thomas J. Kay officiated. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Lung Association, Canadian Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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

Allan Gordon peacefully went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, Leamington.

The family of Allan, Louise Pauli and Ruth Ruetz would like to thank the second floor Continuing Complex Care for the wonderful care they gave their dad. A special thanks to Dr. Gow for your wonderful compassion.

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Annemarie Janzen

Annemarie “Mutti” Janzen, 102 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Post Inn Village, Oakville.

Beloved wife of the late Wille Janzen (1973). Dear mother of the late Christa Janzen (1938), Rosmarie and Werner Froese, Klaus and Maily Janzen, Renate and Kenneth Dick, Wolfgang and Karen Janzen. Loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Also survived by many nieces and nephews in Germany.

Visiting was at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, on Friday, October 31, 2014 from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Mutti’s life at 11 a.m. Victor Winter officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the MCC Meat Canners.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Fay Brown (nee Heaton) passed away peacefully on November 3, 2014 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital in her 96th year.

Predeceased by her loving husband Kenneth Burwell Brown of Leamington. Devoted mother of Gary and Elizabeth Brown of Leamington, Neil and Eileen Brown of Markham, Peter and Pat Brown of London, and daughter Jane Brown of Chatham. Dear grandmother of Kathy Pizzo (Tony) of Windsor, Jeff Brown (Jody) of Oakville, Mike Brown (Suzy) of Paris, Christopher Brown (Lori) of London, Meghan Brown of London, Michele Saindon (Justin) of Stouffville, and Hilary Brown of Markham, and great-grandmother of Matthew, Jameson-Clare, Sydney, Max, Austin and Jake. Fay will be sadly missed by her sisters Inie Broadwell of Cottam and Ann Roszell of Tilbury, brother-in-law Lloyd Bailey of Fergus, and sister-in-law Anne Heaton of Windsor. Predeceased by siblings Esther Fondren, David Heaton, Forest Heaton, Isabelle Butler, Florence Chapman, Audrey Bailey, Arthur (Bud) Heaton. She is fondly remembered as a loving aunt by many nieces and nephews.

Born and raised in Kingsville, Fay married and lived in Leamington for most of her life as an active member of her community and St. John’s Anglican Church. Most recently she resided at Southgate Retirement Home in Kingsville. She will be sadly missed by friends and family.

The family extends their thanks to the staff at Southgate and LDMS for their excellent care.

Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 1 p.m. until time of Memorial Service to celebrate Fay’s life at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made by cheque to the Leamington Hospital Foundation (Hospice) would be greatly appreciated.

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

Strong third lifts Flyers over Vipers

Persistence has once again paid off for the Leamington Flyers.

The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League team faced its cross-county rival LaSalle Vipers and despite 45 unproductive minutes, rallied for a 4-1 victory. The two-point night allowed the Flyers to maintain a firstplace tie with the Sarnia Legionnaires in the Western Conference while also extending their winning streak to six games.

Despite finishing with a 38-23 shots on goal advantage, the Flyers seemed destined for their first shutout loss of the season until team captain Mitchell Amante tied the game 5:16 into the third. Following the ensuing seven-minute stalemate, Leamington’s offense broke loose with three more tallies in about six minutes to seal the victory.

“We had some trouble scoring. Their goalie played well,” explained Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “I sometimes tell our players that goals are like grapes

— they come in bunches.”

By bryan jessop

The Flyers appeared to take on the role of Devil’s Night troublemakers in the first period, where they played a consecutive seven minutes and 12 seconds with either three or four skaters on the ice. The penalty kill left Leamington unscathed during the five-on-four, four-onthree and five-onthree situations, also contributing to the 10-5 shots advantage after 20 minutes.

decision. Quick, Opblinger, Scott, Kyle Perkowski and Cale Phibbs also scored for Leamington, who outshot the Legionnaires 40-27.

Nikko Sablone broke the scoreless deadlock about two-and-a-half minutes into the second, backhanding a bouncing rebound past Michael Barrett from the left side of the net. Flyer forwards buzzed around the LaSalle net on several occasions, but were unsuccessful in their efforts to solve Eli Billing. Mitchell’s game-tying goal came courtesy of an Eric Shaw pass from behind the net. The veteran Flyer snapped the puck at ice level from the slot, sending the puck on a course through traffic and behind a screened Billing. Zack Guilbeault, who also assisted on the Amante goal, buried the game winner with a quick wrist shot after taking feeds from Shaw and Cale Allen. The man-advantage goal capped a .500 night for the Leamington power play.

Alex Friesen put the game away for the Flyers with a goal that caught all six on-ice Vipers and most of the 635 in attendance by surprise. After receiving a pass from Matthew Opblinger, Friesen started a charge from just inside the blueline. Taking a page from the Chris Scott book of stickhandling, Friesen maneuvered one-handed around a LaSalle defender, cut in toward the net while avoiding other nearby opposition and stuffed the puck through a nearly undetectable gap in Billing’s armour.

Quick flipped an empty netter into the mesh of the Vipers’ net from just inside the blueline for his seventh goal and 21st point of the season. Amante and Scott were credited with assists.

The game was the first on home ice as a Flyer for veteran forward Tyler Duarte, who suited up with the Strathroy Rockets for the first four years of his Junior ‘B’ career. Although he was held off the scoresheet against LaSalle, Duarte contributed with two goals and three assists in his first two games with Leamington.

“He’s a good player with lots of experience,” Piroski noted.

“He’s been a big help for us already and he’ll be an even bigger help as the season goes on.”

Duarte scored twice and added an assist during a Tuesday, Oct. 28 match in Sarnia where the Flyers came out on top by a 7-2

“It was our best game of the year so far,” Piroski said. “It was a complete effort from start to finish with lots of jump from all four lines. I wish I could have bottled that game.”

The loss for Sarnia was the third in a row following a 13-0-0 start. The Legionnaires finished the skid with a 3-2 win against the struggling St. Thomas Stars.

“They’re missing a few guys, including their captain,” Piroski explained. “That’s the nature of this league. There are always a few stumbling blocks — we’ve had a few ourselves.”

Saturday, Nov. 1 brought the Flyers to Strathroy, where Duarte hit the ice as an opponent to the Rockets for the first time. Strathroy won 5-4 in regulation. Leamington goals were scored by Eric Henderson, Blaine Bechard, Allen and Cale Phibbs. Assists went to Duarte, Quick, Friesen, Kyle Perkowski (2) and Henderson. The Flyers went zero for seven on the power play while the Rockets were one for six. Leamington outshot its hosts 38-29.

The Flyers will travel to Vollmer Centre for another contest against the Vipers Wednesday, Nov. 5 before hosting the Rockets Nov. 6 at 7:10 p.m.

Rest of the West

LaSalle squeaked by Strathroy in a 3-2 final Wednesday, Oct. 29 while the London Nationals required overtime to beat the Lambton Shores Predators 5-4.

On Halloween, the Chatham Maroons defeated St. Thomas 5-4 while London handed a 3-1 loss to St. Marys.

Sunday’s only Western Conference match-up ended 5-1 favouring Chatham over Lambton Shores.

Upcoming Home Games: THURS nov 6 vs strathroy 7:10PM THURS nov 6 vs london 7:10PM

Upcoming away Games: wed nov 5 vs lasalle 7:00PM fri nov 21 vs st. marys 7:30PM

Leamington’s newest municipal councilors John Hammond and Tim Wilkinson, mayor John Paterson and returning councilors Larry Verbeke and John Jacobs perform a puck-drop between LaSalle Vipers captain Korey Morgan and Leamington Flyers captain Mitchell Amante prior to a Thursday, Oct. 30 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. The recently-elected council also includes two members who were unable to attend — the return of Rick Atkin as councilor and Hilda MacDonald as deputy mayor. (Sun photo)

Zack Guilbeault of the Flyers sends a pass to the point with LaSalle’s Connor Matton in pursuit during a Thursday, Oct. 30 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. Guilbeault posted a goal and an assist in his team’s 4-1 win. (Sun photo)

Alex Friesen of the Flyers makes his way around a LaSalle defenseman seconds before scoring a third-period goal Thursday, Oct. 30. The goal brought the score to 3-1 to help Leamington earn a 4-1 victory with an empty-netter by Kyle Quick. (Sun photo)

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during a WECSSAA senior girls basketball game at Cardinal Carter Tuesday, Oct. 28. The Cougars led 5-4 at the first buzzer before the Lions built a 13-8 halftime lead. Leamington’s offense caught fire in the second half, establishing a 34-17 lead after three quarters and a final score of 55-26.

Novice AE in Action

On October 25, 2014 the Southpoint Capitals Novice AE took on the Windsor Jr. Spitfires at home in Wheatley.

Stanton led LDSS with 19 points while Danielle Slingerland added 12. The regular season ended on the road Thursday, Oct. 30 for both local teams — a 54-11 loss at Sandwich for Cardinal Carter and a 73-26 loss at Catholic Central for Leamington. The preliminary round of playoffs included a 43-36 loss for LDSS at Tecumseh Vista Academy while the Cougars lost 57-21 at Kennedy.

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Never to be forgotten

As much as I enjoy sports, there are in fact other things that I enjoy even more. Near the very top of that list are the basic rights and freedoms that come along with living in a democratic nation like Canada.

Jessop’s Journal

With that in mind, I’ll again forgo the standard topics of this column in favour of one that allows me to write it. With Remembrance Day close at hand, I offer this space as a tribute of sorts to the men and women who bravely and selflessly serve within the armed forces that preserve and protect fundamental freedoms enjoyed by Canada’s 33 million citizens.

Why do newspaper reporters and columnists always seem to pay homage to veterans of their counties’ armed forces on Remembrance Day while often overlooking other significant dates marked on the calendar year after year? Well, for one, it often seems that when a fascist party or group takes political control away from a democratic one, reporters are the first to be arrested and thrown in prison. They are usually replaced by a team of dictatorial public relations reps, writing and publishing only information that is spoon fed to them by the governing powers that be.

Secondly, in case you haven’t heard, Leamington’s very recent municipal election had a participation rate of 42 per

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cent. Ditto for neighbouring Chatham-Kent. With those overtly shameful numbers in mind, it seems the general public needs at least an annual reminder of why their armed forces put their lives on the line for them — often making the ultimate sacrifice so that millions of people they’ve never known can enjoy rights and privileges BILLIONS of others will never experience.

Every time we turn around, another reason surfaces reminding us why we should be thankful for the armed forces that protect us from disgusting atrocities committed against innocent and defenseless people. Whether its ISIS in Iraq, Boko Haram in Nigeria or any other group of pathetic excuses for human beings, the world is infested with degenerate forces that prey upon large populations with nobody to defend them.

Would the slaughtering of 11 million people at the hands of Nazi Germany have been higher if not for the military intervention of Allied Forces? Most certainly. I’ve had this conversation in years past and it blows my mind to think of how many people believe they would have been spared because they’re not Jewish. True, Hitler’s genocidal agenda was relentless against the Jewish people, but Gypsies, the physically and mentally challenged, Slavs and yes, even Christians were targeted. The worship of Jesus Christ was to be replaced by complete dedication to Nazi ideology and as such, priests and pastors were executed by the thousands. In short, if you did not exhibit physical Aryan characteristics, your days were numbered.

This year of course marks an even century since World War I broke out. In a nutshell, it was the planet’s first mechanical war and one of the first where troops often looked skyward to spot approaching enemies. Airborne battle was exceptionally hazardous — by the spring of 1917, the average life expectancy of a British pilot was 93 flying hours.

Many historians note that as of April 12 that same year, Canada as a nation experienced its official coming of age — the capture of Vimy Ridge from German occupation (several French and British forces had previously attempted to do the same without success). The offensive cost nearly 3,600 Canadian lives, a sizable portion of the roughly 60,000 who were killed throughout the war. The Canadian Corps of four divisions endured brutal conditions, even by nightmarish trench warfare standards.

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article of clothing before wrapping it around their mouths and noses) and the end of the Ottoman Empire, among others. While it goes without saying that all wars are horrible events that should be avoided at all reasonable costs, we as a nation should feel compelled to never forget those in which our military has been involved.

Sure, that’s easier said than done. Canada’s last WWI veteran — John Babcock — died in February of 2010 at the age of 109. The UK’s Florence Green was the world’s last known WWI veteran. She died about two years after Babcock at the age of 110. More than 600,000 of Canada’s 7.2 million citizens fought overseas, meaning about one in 10 did not come home alive. It’s a somber thought to look at photos from WWI and know that NONE of the people photographed are still alive to tell their stories.

Another 45,000 Canadians were killed during WWII. Five-hundred and sixteen more died in Korea, another 158 in Afghanistan. Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana and India are the only countries on Earth that have lost more military personnel to UN peacekeeping missions than Canada — another 121. All those fatalities of course become exponentially worse when you consider the impact they’ve had on family members and other loved ones left behind.

To forget about the sacrifices made by armed forces personnel through our own country’s history is inexcusable. Many of those who were fortunate enough not to be killed in action continue to struggle with physical, emotional and psychological wounds. From WWII to Afghanistan and countless peacekeeping missions, the list of Canadian soldiers who have experienced and witnessed the worst of what mankind is capable of is a lengthy one.

To see human tragedy on the screen of a TV or computer or in the pages of a newspaper is tough enough to absorb. Imagine seeing it in person — no commercial breaks, no remote to hit the power button and forget what you just saw by the time you get to the refrigerator for a can of pop. Imagine trying to console a hysterical mother searching the remains of her home for her children after a bomb landed in her kitchen. Imagine trying to restore calm and order in the crowded, panic-stricken streets of a market district after some piece of human garbage detonated 50 pounds of explosives amid dozens of civilians guilty of nothing more than seeking out a good deal on vegetables to feed their families.

Keep those thoughts in mind the next time an election rolls around and you wonder why you should bother voting.

Bantams beat Essex

The WFS Bantams were victorious in a game Sunday evening in Leamington against Essex Team #9.

World War I marked the last documented cavalry charge, the introduction of chemical warfare (which Canadian soldiers braved by urinating on a scarf or other

The team was led by 3 goals from Dante Butera, one unassisted and the others with help from Austin Tiessen and Cade Pride.

Other goals were by Austin Tiessen, assisted by Tyler Blake, and Auden Rodrigues, assisted by Caeden Hutnik and Trevor Dyck.

Novice LL face fierce competition

The Southpoint Novice LL Caravan Kids were up against a fierce competitor this weekend but played their hearts out. The Kent Cobras dominated in size and skill but it didn’t stop the Caravan Kids from trying. They had several scoring opportunities but the Cobras defense managed to shut them out. Colton Selwood played an excellent game in net for the Caravan Kids. He made some amazing saves but some of the rebounds were impossible to stop. The game ended in a loss for the Caravan Kids but they still came off the ice smiling. Way to go kids!

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Midgets split the weekend

On Saturday, Nov. 1 the Reid Funeral Home (RFH) Midgets played against a Riverside Rangers team that has had their number all season long. On this night, in Wheatley, the Capitals hoped to change the tide in their favour.

Southpoint came out of the first period tied at 0-0.

Midway through the second period, Quinten Adams picked off a pass and netted a shorthanded beauty to put the Caps up 1-0. Later in the second, Jesse Fast ripped a short side shelf, power play marker, assisted by Quinn Bowman, to put the Caps up 2-0.

That was all they needed as the Rangers scored a power play goal in the third, making the final 2-1 Southpoint.

Jimmy McClellan got the win between the pipes for Southpoint.

The Sabres scored early in the first on the power play. The Caps answered with a power play marker of their own when Quinten Adams started a nice play in the neutral zone as he passed it up to Eric Prudence, who feathered a nice back hand pass to Gerrid LaSala, who buried one into the back of the net to even the score at 1-1 to end the first.

Despite being out-worked the Capitals managed to come out of the second period only down by one 2-1.

The third period brought the Reid Funeral Home Capi-

tals a few opportunities but nothing seemed to be clicking for them and the final remained 2-1. Mitchell Monaco played solid in net for the Caps. The RFH Capitals are entering their second tournament of the season when they travel to Amherstburg on Friday to begin the Midget Major Elite 8 Tournament. This tourney features some of the best teams in the province at the Midget A level. Come out and support the local minor hockey teams. Check out their schedules at www. southpointminorhockey.com.

The Tuesday night ladies golf league wrapped up their 2014 season with a closing banquet held at the Flamingo Restaurant. There were 78 women present, who enjoyed a full turkey dinner and left the festivities with a beautiful gift. Only 8 members were unable to attend.

This year’s golf season was marked by the persistent rain showers and storms that seemed to appear late in the afternoons on Tuesdays, which resulted in many women of the league just getting in their required number of games to be eligible for the top awards of the league.

This years winners were: Low Gross - Carol Cornies, Low Net - Jean Towle, Most Improved Player - Janet Duckett, and Low Average Putts - Brenda Ruiter. There was also a draw for free league fees for 2015 that was won by Joanne Brown. The sponsor, Unico, generously provided each league member with a golf towel and ball repair kit.

The Tuesday night ladies golf league’s 2015 season will begin the first week of May, with notices about registration going out in early April. Until that time, enjoy your winter months, wherever you spend them. Hope to see everyone back in the spring.

Sun Stars post road wins

On Saturday, Nov. 1 the Southpoint Sun Stars traveled to Dorchester to take on the B.A.D. Blazers. The Stars came out flying and scored 3 times in the first period to set the stage for a road victory.

Morgan Brown got the scoring started on a goalmouth scramble, banging home a rebound off a shot from Grace Hyatt. Just under a minute later, Bailey Brown scored on a shot that hit a player in front and was redirected into the net. With 3 minutes to go in the period, Sarah Schincariol scored to put the Sun Stars up for good in this one.

In the second, Kennedy Hodgson scored with assists going to Grace Hyatt and Abbey Hopper.

Rounding out the scoring in the third was Darigan Chambers on a pass from Charly Demers.

The Blazers managed to beat Natalie Edmondson on a third-period goal to make the final score 5-1 Stars. That Blazer goal was the first Natalie has allowed in 9 games.

Another great defensive effort by the Stars.

On Sunday, Nov. 2 the Sun Stars headed north again to take on the Jets in Ilderton. The Stars got on the board

late in the first period when Darigan Chambers got a pass back to the defense and Kylie Murracas fired a shot on net that beat the Jets goaltender for a 1-0 Stars lead.

That was all the scoring on this day as Natalie Edmondson earned the shutout and another streak was started.

Another great defensive effort by the Stars.

The weekend completes the first half of the regular season for the Stars, who went undefeated. The second half schedule begins the weekend of Nov. 7. Stay tuned for scheduling information.

On Sunday afternoon in Leamington, against the LaSalle Sabres, the Capitals were hoping to keep the ball rolling from the previous night. LaSalle came out hard and aggressive as the Capitals seemed a little flat.

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Tuesday night ladies golf league winners, from left to right: Jean Towle (low net), Carol Cornies (low gross), Janet Duckett (most improved). Absent from photo: Brenda Ruiter (low putts).

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the next day, where the Lions won 2-1. The guests took the first and third sets 25-18 and 25-14 while the Lightning won the second set 25-23.

Rhine Danube bowling results

The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league results for Oct. 20.

Games Over 200: Jack Valade 202-226-204, Aaron Dickau 210, Kevin Kosempel 209, Chris Kosempel 201, Albert Salvati 221, Shaun Garnham 201-205, Eric Zimmer 245.

Series Over 550: Jack Valade 632, Aaron Dickau 580, Heinz Kosempel 575, Shaun Garnham 576, Eric Zimmer 580.

High Handicap Game: Albert Salvati 281, Lloyd Owens 269, Kevin Kosempel 261, Jack Valade 261.

High Handicap Series: Jack Valade 737, Ken Luxford 734, Lloyd Owens 723.

Standings: Dickau’s 31, Taki’s 27, Weil’s 25, Unico 25, Rhine Danube 20, Fittler 19.

SP Stars weekend update

The Community Trophy Southpoint Atom Stars played two games over the weekend. Saturday afternoon they travelled to Tecumseh to take on the Tiger Cats. The Lady Stars played extremely well as a team but fell just short, losing 3-0. Sunday afternoon they tangled with the Lakeshore Lightning. The Lady Stars never gave up as they battled hard through all three periods in this contest; however, they could not solve the Lightning net minder and lost 5-0.

The WFCU Southpoint Intermediate Stars welcomed the Windsor Wildcats to the Heinz Rink on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Stars got on the board in the first period as Emily Menard slid a perfect pass to her defence partner Kiera Murracas who scored from the blue line with a laser shot that found the back of the net after pinging off the inside of the post. This, however, was the only goal they were able to score on the Wildcat netminder. The Stars fell in this game 5-1.

Sunday afternoon also saw the Kinsmen Southpoint Intermediate Stars play a strong Tecumseh Tiger Cat team. The Lady Stars scored an unanswered goal in each of the three periods in this game to get a big 3-0 victory. Kayla Collison, Joline Driedger and Abby Gualtieri scored for the Stars. Kim Goyeau led the offence getting three assists, with the other assist going to Tatum Davison. This was the Stars best team effort and win of the season thus far. Shayna Augustine was absolutely brilliant in net scoring a big shutout for her team. Way to go, Stars!

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Oct. 27: North/South - 1st Roy Trowell and Shirley Plant, 2nd Eileen Edwards and Jack Warmenhoven, 3rd Pauline Mikolash and Vi Major. East/ West - 1st Roger Cote and Jim Perkes, 2nd Lily Shuster and Patricia Sanford, 3rd Derek Parry and Ed Sabga. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Oct. 29: North/South - 1st Jack Warmenhoven and Bob Branton, 2nd Sally Bell and Bob Bell, 3rd Shirley Plant and Roy Trowell. East/West - 1st Henry Hildebrant and Bob Lee, 2nd Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 3rd Patricia Sanford and Mary Strachen. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

spikes the ball toward the Comets’ side of the net during the first set of a WECSSAA senior boys volleyball match Monday, Oct. 27 at UMEI. The visiting Comets won by scores of 25-19, 25-8 and 25-18. The Lightning hosted Lajeunesse

riod of a Saturday, Oct. 25 contest at Wheatley Area Arena. The Sharks and Flags met

one week later, where Wheatley again won by a three-goal spread, this

Sharks lower Flags again

By Bryan Jessop

The Mooretown Flags could have benefited from a few lessons on ‘Anger’ management over the weekend.

The Wheatley Sharks topped Mooretown by three goals for the second consecutive meeting between the two squads, this time in a 5-2 final. The Sharks dressed only three lines for the visit to their Lambton County opponent, still feeling the effects of multiple player injuries. For the Nov. 1 match however, Brendon Anger returned from a one-game absence and wrecked havoc on the Flags’ defense, registering two goals and two assists.

Austin Thompson, also missing from Wheatley’s 6-3 Oct. 25 home-ice win against Mooretown, netted a pair of goals himself while adding an assist for good measure.

“They played really well,” said Sharks head coach Ken Galerno of Anger and Thompson, who play defense and forward, respectively. “We’re still short five or six guys on the bench, so it was a good game considering. The midgets we’ve called up have been doing great, our 16-year-old (Nolan Gardiner) is flying out there and (Calyn) Kir is back, playing his heart out.”

The Sharks outshot the Flags — the league’s other Saturday home-ice team — 39-33 while going one for seven on the power play compared to Mooretown’s zero for eight. Anger opened the scoring 14:49 into the opening stanza after being set up by Michael Travis and Thompson. He also scored the second period’s first goal, again after receiving a pass from Travis. The Flags bounced back with tallies by Brett Thompson and Aiden Chapdalaine 37 seconds apart to bring a 2-2 stalemate into the second intermission.

The third period was all Sharks, starting with the two Thompson goals. Anger assisted on both while Travis collected his third helper of the night and Mike Reid his first of two.

“Travis has been a really pleasant surprise out there for us,” said Galerno of the Sharks rookie, who has scored twice and added 12 assists in 16 games. “He continues to put points on the scoresheet for us and is very responsible defensively.”

Bowman finished the scoring with just under five minutes to play on the tilt’s only power play marker. Reid contributed with his second assist of the night. Wheatley netminder Conner MacKinnon stopped 31 of 33 for his fourth win of the season, bringing his save percentage to .901. Mooretown’s Brandon Johnson stopped 34 of 39.

The Sharks’ Sunday, Nov. 2 practice was their first time on the ice in a month with four lines present simultaneously.

Team captain Jimmy Ciacelli laced up the skates for the first time in about three weeks following a lengthy injury and may return to the roster for a Friday, Nov. 7 contest in Lakeshore against the Canadiens. Dylan Enns, now in walking casts, could be back in action within the next four to five weeks.

With four games left before reaching the regular season’s halfway point, the Sharks are 8-6-0-2 with 18 points, good for fourth place — two points behind Amherstburg in the race for third and three points out of second, occupied by the Canadiens.

“We’re still making mistakes that cost us goals,” Galerno said. “Our older guys haven’t been as reliable as they should be.”

Wheatley’s next home game will start at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 against the Blenheim Blades — one of five teams including the Sharks that rank within five points of each other.

Peewee Minors play back-to-back games

Spraytec Peewee Minors played Erie North Shore back-to-back this weekend. Saturday’s game was well played, showing great effort and determination. Nash Perry started in net and gave the best he had. The team worked well together, setting up plays and seeing each other on the ice. Thomas Jennings scored with a well-placed hard shot to the corner of the net. Noel Hodgson’s rugged determination and digging paid off with a second goal. The defense of Thomas Chauvin and Caleb Babkirk fought hard with quick reflexes and well placed passes to the forwards. The game ended up with ENS winning 6-1. It was great to see sponsors Jeff and Jackie Turnbull at the game.

Game two brought out the best in everyone. Adam Zylstra started and was on his game. Evan Ouellette put a pair of goals in the net and came close to scoring more. Evan’s first goal was assisted by Troy Tiessen and Caleb Babkirk, while the other was unassisted. Thomas Jennings was grateful for two great passes by Austin Neufeld and Nate Pilmer for his second goal of the weekend. Brennan Pulley played one of his best games, having been denied by a couple of great shots that hit the

post and the goalie. Alex Jadiscke and Josh Saad sacrificed shins and gave all they could to help their goalie and team. Michael Vida skated hard and is al-

ways great at supporting his team with his team play and upbeat attitude. The game ended at 3-3, the team’s first tie of the season.

November 15

Saturday, November 29

Tuesday, December 23

Mooretown’s Ryan Lyle is stopped by Sharks netminder Conner MacKinnon during the first pe-

again in Mooretown

time 5-2.

with the launches. His dad, physics teacher John Fittler, helped him make a rocket that was used as a tester before the students launched theirs.

high at rocket launch

support the launch efforts,” commented teacher John Fittler. Every student who designed and built a rocket was successful on his or her test-flight. Amanda Enns had a camera strapped to her

which captured a

view of the

mum altitude. Videos of Amanda’s launch can be viewed on the UMEI Facebook page.

Noah Chacko launched a massive four-inch diameter 680-gram design, which required a larger

engine than the others.

Robert Botham of the Lions spikes the ball past two Maranatha blockers during a Tuesday, Oct. 28 WECSSAA senior boys volleyball game at LDSS. The Lions won the three sets by scores of 25-11, 27-25 and 25-19. Leamington’s regular season ended with a record of 10 wins, one loss, 24 sets won, nine sets lost and 44 points. The Lions finished second among 12 Tier II teams, including first-place and undefeated Cardinal Carter. The Lions hosted Brennan Oct. 31 in the preliminary round, where they won the bestof-five series with scores of 25-23, 25-20, 21-25 and 25-23. The quarterfinals brought LDSS to Tecumseh Vista Academy, where the Vortex advanced with scores of 25-12, 25-18 and 25-20.

“There will always be crashes on these types of projects, but figuring out what went wrong is part of the learning process,” said Fittler.

The younger grades are already looking forward to this project, which has been running for many years at UMEI.

Arop Plaek Deng of the Cougars leaps to get better leverage during a spike over the net for a Thursday, Oct. 30 WECSSAA senior boys volleyball match against Lajeunesse. The Cougars swept the sets by scores of 2513, 25-16 and 25-15 to finish the regular season with an 11-0 win/ loss record in Tier II. By winning 32 sets and losing only one, the Cardinal Carter team finished first among 12 teams in their division, 10 points ahead of secondplace LDSS. Because 9-3 Essex played the regular season in Tier I, the Red Raiders were ranked first among 2A teams for the playoffs, with the Cougars ranking second. Cardinal Carter hosted Catholic Central in the quarterfinals Monday, Nov. 3, where the Cougars advanced to the semis with scores of 25-19, 2325, 25-23 and 25-21. A 2A semifinal match for Cardinal Carter had not yet been scheduled by press deadline.

UMEI’s physics class rocket launch featured

7 student-designed and built rockets. The event drew a crowd of over 200 people. From left to right are: Gibson Fulmer, Noah Chacko, Ty Scratch, Willy Janzen, Kiana Epp, Amanda Enns and Andrea Linke-Driedger. Front: Mason Fittler, who helped

The crowd watches as the rocket gains altitude.

Golden Years mini golf

Fifty-three mini golfers sank 74 aces on Oct. 30 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

Shyann Kirkpatrick of the Lightning races along the sideline toward the Hawks’ basket with a Harrow player giving chase during a Monday, Nov. 3 WECSSAA 1A senior girls basketball quarterfinal game at UMEI. The Lightning led 8-1, 16-4 and 26-7 at the first three buzzers before posting a 32-13 victory for the right to advance to the semifinals against Maranatha in Windsor Wednesday, Nov. 5. Emma Bedal led the Lightning in the win against Harrow with 12 points while Olivia Toews added nine.

In Memoriam

Born in Transcona, Manitoba December 21, 1920, he attended high school in Leamington Ontario from 1934 to 1940, while working seasonally for H.J. Heinz in 1938 and 1939. He enlisted in Windsor in 1940m where he commenced his flight training in May 1941. Upon graduation he was promoted to Sergeant, transported to England, and assigned to the Royal Air Force.

In the fall of 1942 he joined other Canadians in the RAF’s 81st Squadron in North Africa as a fighter pilot flying Spitfires. He saw considerable combat in the ensuing months. He survived being shot down twice and in February 1943 was awarded the Distinguish Flying Cross. By the fall of Tunis in May 1943 he was an acknowledged “ace” with 5.5 included in his official record.

He was returned to Canada where he established himself as a highly regarded flight instructor. However, in the spring of 1944 the Allies were desperate for experienced fighter pilots as air combat intensified in the build-up to the D-Day invasion of Normandy. As a result, F.O. Fenwick was reassigned to the RCAF’s 401st Squadron in Britain. He survived less than a month in his renewed combat role, being shot down for a third and final time on June 21, 1944 – an apparent victim of “friendly fire”. His family was living in Sioux Lookout, Ontario at the time of his death.

Flying Officer Fenwick was obviously a brave, determined young man who answered the call with dash and vigour. A lot of life was packed into 23 short years. Although we can’t thank him, we can’t forget him, he did his part to make ours one of the world’s great countries.

F.O. Fenwick was one of the first to be buried in the Beny Sur Mer Canadian War Cemetery. His gravestone reads: In kind remembrance of one who gave all for his country, you and I and peace.

Leading the ace parade with 5 was Andy Orsini, followed closely by Frank Lasi, Eileen MacIntosh and John Vlodarchyk with 4. Dropping 3 each were Betty McManus, Mavis Rutter, Al Stockwell, Art Sweet and Gerrit Vriesen. Sinking 2 each were Mary Binder, Dorothy Cascadden, Cathy Dewhurst, Lloyd Honey, Tony Hudvagner, Floyd Johnson, Winnie Moore, Barb Murphy, Rose Taylor and Pat Womack. Rounding out the day with 1 each – and stories of how they could have had more – were Jim Allan, Cheryl Allan, Herb Ascott, Caroline Ascott, Mike Binder, Kathy Bradley, Madeline Butler, Eunice Cascadden, Fran Clifford, Pete Daudlin, Tom Dewhurst, Murray Harford, Laurie Hylton, Dorothy Johnson, Gail Johnston, Eva Kah, Cam Keith, Marie Lasi, Bill Mayville, John Murphy, Ken Womack and George Schieven.

Low score for 9 holes with 17 went to Al Stockwell, Frank Lasi, Lloyd Honey, John Vlodarchyk and Tony Hudvagner.

Registering 18 were Cam Keith, Jim Allan, Eva Kah (3), Mary Binder, Bill Taylor, Betty McManus, Laurie Hylton, Frank Lasi, Cheryl Allan, Barry Sweet, Winnie Moore, Andy Orsini, Cathy Dewhurst, John Murphy(2) and Floyd Johnson.

An excellent score of 35 for 18 holes was recorded by Frank Lasi. Al Stockwell, Eva Kah and Lloyd Honey each had 36, followed closely by Laurie Hylton, Andy Orsini and John Murphy with 37. Notching 38 were Art Sweet, Cam Keith, Bob McWilliam, Barry Sweet and Rose Taylor.

Frank Lasi also led the way with a strong 74 for 36 holes. Eva Kah was close behind with 75, while 76 was registered by Laurie Hylton, Andy Orsini and John Murphy. Bob McWilliam rounded out the scoring with 78.

First place went to Team 6 with 237 (Laurie Hylton, Fran Clifford, Bob McWilliam). A 238 for Team Aces was good enough for second place. Third place was nailed down by Team 9 with 241 (Duane MacIntosh, Frank Lasi, Murray Cascadden).

Golden Age Golfers are invited to participate in a mini-golf fundraiser in support of Heritage Essex for ongoing maintenance of the Essex Train Station. Groups of 4 golfers will play 18 holes beginning at 6 p.m. on Nov. 7. For further information and registration, contact 519-776-9800.

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

IN MEMORIAM

T O M L I N K E

In loving memory of a dear nephew and cousin, in God’s loving care since November 10, 2005 There is a link death cannot severLove and remembrance last forever.

In loving memory of

November 5, 2013

As we love her, so we miss her.

In our memory she is dear. Loved, remembered, longed for always, Bringing many a silent tear.

Always loved and remembered by father Bob, husband Tim, and daughter Stacey & family.

Bob and Louise Cornies andFamily IN MEMORIAM

In memory of

November 9, 2013

We think of you in silence.

We often speak your name.

But all we have are memories

And your picture in a frame.

Your resting place we visit

And put flowers there with care,

But no one knows the heartache

As we turn and leave you there. Love and Miss You Always Carolyn, Paul & Families

Flying Officer Harry E. Fenwick DFC

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OF NICHOLAS HAMM late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, who died on May 30, 2014

Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of the same to the undersigned solicitors for the Estate Trustee on or before the 14th day of November, 20l4 after which date the estate's assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

Dated at Leamington, Ontario this 16th day of October, 2014.

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