Southpoint Sun October 2, 2013

Leamington volunteers recognized

By Sheila McBrayne

Little did he know when he signed up as Willy Wonka, the only adult in an all youth production in 2003 that 10 years later he and his wife would be named as Leamington’s Citizens of the Year for their decade of work with the Little Tomato Theatre.

Terry and Lenore Raisbeck were honoured for their leadership and guidance provided to Little Tomato Theatre and its many productions over the years. The husband and wife duo took over the children’s theatre company when Carol Scott left the area and the newly formed children’s theatre was left without a director. Terry who had played Willy Wonka that year agreed to keep the theatre company going. “We really appreciate the honour,” said Terry. “It’s a labour of love for us. We work with 80, 90 up to 100 kids at a time and we just enjoy it,” he added. Little Tomato producer Lenore prefers to stay behind the curtain. “I’d

rather be behind the scenes,” she said. One member of the Little Tomato group described Terry as never losing his cool.

Terry has performed in approximately 30 productions himself and has a lot of experience to offer local children who come from across Essex County to participate in Little Tomato productions. He directed productions at Gore Hill Public School where he was a teacher before committing to Little Tomato.

Mr. and Mrs. R. have seen

some kids grow up through the years and have now taken on roles as assistant directors and some have gone on to study theatre at college and university.

This year’s production by the Little Tomato Theatre will be Annie. Terry quoted actress Sally Fields in her 1985 Oscar acceptance speech, “They like us, they really like us.”

They and many other volunteers were recognized on Tuesday, September 24 at the 2013 Volunteer Recognition Reception held at

Leamington Marina. Former winners of the Citizen of the Year award include: Charlie Wright, Hedy Klassen, Henry Pauls, Larry Rymal, Lorne Bradt, June Dickin, Rose and Clarence Bechard, Eugene Barna, Lea Bartell, Henry Hildebrandt, Don Nicholson, Ralph Butler, Larry Gilbert, Paul BunnettJones, Robert McCracken, Margaret Ross, Josephine Evans and last year’s winner Catherine Riediger.

Neighbours Helping Neighbours was recognized with the Community Service

Award. The Neighbours helping Neighbours project is a neighbourhood engagement strategy funded by United Way Windsor Essex & Family Resource Network of Essex County designed to address neighbourhood conditions brought forth by the residents in the selected Leamington neighbourhood. A residents committee has been formed and is actively working to improve their neighbourhood through projects and community events.

Nick Tiessen surprised with first Youth Volunteer Award

By Sheila McBrayne

Nick Tiessen thought he was attending a community event with his parents Tim and Ursula Tiessen last week, but the surprise was on him when he was named the first Youth Volunteer at the Municipality of Leamington’s 2013 Volunteer Recognition Reception.

“I was very surprised. My parents kept telling me come for a free meal,” he said. Nick, 17, shares his musical talent at many different fundraisers and concerts in the community. He enjoys singing and acting in local theatre productions as well as at Leamington District Secondary School where he is a Grade 12 student. Nick shares his time and talent with the community. He also manages to tutor and work four parttime jobs, while manintaining a 90 per cent average at school.

“It’s a great honour to be a big part of this community. I plan to continue on with my volunteering,” said Nick.

As the first recipient of this award, Nick’s name will be added to a plaque, which will remain in the Leamington municipal office. The Volunteer Recognition Reception was held on Tuesday, September 24 at the Leamington Marina.

Terry and Lenore Raisbeck were named the 2013 Volunteer Citizens of the Year by the Municipality of Leamington. Pictured from left are Leamington Mayor John Paterson, Terry, Lenore, and Master of Ceremonies, Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright.

(SUN Photo)

Leamington Fire Services Hosts Fire Scene Assessment Course

Firefighters from Windsor, Tecumseh, Lakeshore, Kingsville and Leamington, along with detectives from the OPP, spent this past weekend learning about assessing fire scenes. The curriculum is supplied by the Ontario Fire College and local associate instructors trained all the students.

The fire scene assessment course was developed to help fire department personnel know when a fire scene

turns into a criminal investigation, based on a scientific method. This is the point at which police involvement is

initiated, along with the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Fire and police students are pictured examining the

area of origin of a couch removed from a burn shed and are supervised by associate instructor Tom Windibank (Kingsville FD).

Leamington & Mersea Historical Society announces 2013 Heritage Award Winners

By C. Scott Holland

The 2013 Leamington and Mersea Historical Society’s Heritage Award winners have been determined and this year’s winners all carry a high degree of notoriety.

The Cacciavillani family takes the 2013 honors for Historic or Heritage First or Founding Families Award. The family came to Canada nearly 70 years ago and have flourished in many area business ventures as well as leaving a distinct mark on Leamington and the former Mersea Township via their support of Leamington’s health, culture and heritage.

The 2013 Historic Restoration or Preservation Award laurels go to Caldwell First Nation Chief Louise Hillier. Via her background, Chief Hillier has preserved her Caldwell customs and traditions as well as educating the public on the tribe’s history and roots in the region.

Did you know Leamington has a new website that provides for a free community calendar, allows you “To have your say”,

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If you have suggestions to make things better just leave a comment or send us a tweet.

The 2013 Historic or Heritage Contribution Award (Deceased) goes to the late Bruce Crozier. A strong believer in his hometown of Leamington, he admirably carried out his political duties as a councillor, mayor and MP. His many contributions to this area are still fondly recalled today. He died unexpectedly on June 3, 2011.

The 2013 Historic or Heritage Contribution Award (Living) winner is Ross Barnwell, who has aided the community of Leamington in many ways. Barnwell has been a leader in keeping Leamington District Memorial Hospital a premier facility, an institution which remembers the people and events that have helped shape the facility.

Receiving a 2013 Certificate of Merit is former longtime Mersea and Leamington councillor Herb Enns. For over 20 years, Herb served on Mersea Township and Leamington councils and committees. During his political career Herb’s work (ethic) was a model for others to follow.

The Leamington and Mersea Historical Society’s Heritage Awards will be presented on Fri. Oct. 18 at the Rhine Danube Club. Tickets are currently available from society members or at the Half Century Centre. Doors open at 6 p.m. with meal and awards starting at 7 p.m. Dale Butler will provide a musical interlude prior to the awards ceremonies.

SECC celebrates 40 years

By Bryan Jessop

Four decades after first opening its doors to local residents, the South Essex Community Council again opened its doors to the public with an open house celebration.

The SECC marked its 40th anniversary with a series of ongoing tours of its facilities and introductions to the programs and services made available through its Talbot Street East location. The noon to 7 p.m. event was prepared for and directed by both volunteers and SECC staff representing both its Leamington and Kingsville locations.

The SECC was founded in 1973 by Fr. Gerald Duchene and Joanne Filmore on the second floor of 2 Talbot St. East, the building currently occupied by Ten Thousand Villages. The two decided to form the organization after sitting at a kitchen table and discussing the needs of southern Essex County communities. Upon it’s launch, the SECC featured an operating budget of about $12,000 and had one employee. Today, the organization is driven by 60 employees, 428 volunteers and

an operating budget of $3.5 million.

“Our mission statement says it all. The SECC is about helping people and improving lives. We are realizing our founders’ dream,” said SECC board chairperson Brian Gero as one of a handful of open house speakers addressing a crowd of visitors.

Other speakers during the open house included SECC executive director Carolyn Warkentin, Leamington municipal councilor John Jacobs speaking on behalf of mayor John Paterson, Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County director of programs and operations Lisa Kolody, Workforce Windsor Essex executive director Tanya Antoniw and Leamington District Memorial Hospital communications/public affairs director Bill Baker. Coincidentally, the Multicultiral Council of Windsor and Essex County is also celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

The open house was attended by several representatives of SECC partnership groups, SECC volunteers and curious residents of Leamington and surround-

ing areas. The Leamington office shares an address with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Leamington branch, Service Canada and the Canadian Mental Health Association at 215 Talbot St. East. The Kingsville branch was created about 20 years ago.

“This is a good opportunity to get people in the building to see what we do and to become familiar with our community partners,” said Warkentin, who thanked SECC staff, volunteers and partners for the organization’s success over the past 40 years.

What was perhaps the central attraction of the open house was the SECC’s new Accessible Van, delivered in mid-August of this year. The van is being used as transportation for the area’s senior and physically-challenged residents as well as a pilot project with the Windsor Essex Accessible Transportation Network to bus St. Clair College of Windsor students from Leamington, Kingsville and Essex areas.

“It’s going really well right now and it’s generating a lot of interest,” said Warkentin, who noted that

funds for the van were raised through the SECC’s annual Chilifest and private donations.

No government funding was required in the SECC’s purchase of the van.

Warkentin also an-

nounced that a new logo for the organization is in the works, a project being undertaken along with Speedprint Ltd. of Leamington.

“The new logo is one that we’re very proud of,” Warkentin said. “We feel it’s one that represents what we do at the South Essex Community Council while honouring the organization’s past and its grassroots beginnings.”

The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

Do you or someone in your family have a disability and are receiving, or eligible to receive, the Disability Tax Credit? Did you know that the government will provide up

The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) program began in 2008 and is the first of its kind designed to provide financial security for people with disabilities. It is currently underutilized and as of June 2012, the Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network claims that of the 550,000 eligible Canadians, only 11% have applied.

You should consider an RDSP if you, your child or grandchild have a long term disability, are under the age of 49 (for grant and bond eligibility), are a Canadian resident with a social insurance number and are eligible for or are receiving the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).

RDSPs are similar to Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP) in that contributions are not tax deductable, but the income grows tax free inside the plan until funds are withdrawn. Contributions are enhanced by a federal grant; the Canadian Disability Savings Grant (CESG) that can provide up to $3,500 a year of direct assistance, depending on income, up to a lifetime limit of $70,000. For those that qualify based on lower income, the Canadian Disability Savings Bond (CDSB) can provide up to $1,000 a year additional assistance, up to a lifetime limit of $20,000 without any contributions.

For example, if an RDSP is established for a 29 year old beneficiary, and regular yearly contributions of $1,500 are made for 20 years (total of $30,000 of personal contributions), the beneficiary would have an accumulated $337,016 at age 60 within their plan, provided that the lifetime maximum CDSG and CDSB has been applied and assuming a 5.5% rate of return.

Parents and grandparents can also arrange for a tax free rollover of their Registered Retirements Savings Plans (RRSP) and Registered

Retirement Income Funds (RRIF) to the RDSP at their death.

All disabled adults and children, even without income, should apply for the disability tax credit, file tax returns (starting at age 16 for minors), set up an RDSP and apply for the grants and bonds. There is no financial impact on federal benefits such as the Goods and Services Tax Credit, Old Age Security, Employment Insurance and the Canada Child Tax Benefit. There is very little impact on provincial social assistance payments.

I suggest you contact a financial advisor if you think that you or someone in your family may qualify.

Additional information can be found at: www.cra-arc.gc.ca/rdsp/ Apply for the Disability Tax Credit at: www.cra-arc.gc.ca/disability

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South Essex Community Council board chairperson Bryon Gero performs a cake-cutting ceremony for the SECC’s 40th anniversary during a Wedensday, Sept. 17 open house. To Gero’s right are the SECC’s board member Tracey Vandenberg, executive director Carolyn Warkentin and board member Colleen Pearse. (SUN Photo)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Smoking ban applauded

Editor:

We congratulate DeputyMayor Charlie Wright, and Councillors Rick Atkin, Hilda MacDonald, Chris Chopchik and Larry Verbeke for voting on Monday, September 23 in favour of banning smoking at the entrance to the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, the Kinsmen Baseball Diamonds, the Leamington Soccer Pitches, as well as within 15 metres of any play structures.

I’m not lovin’ iPhone upgrade

Is anyone else ready to throw their iPhone out the window since upgrading to the new iOS7? The new operating system is too much like Windows for my liking. The fine font on the screen makes it hard to read. I liked the big heavy font that I could read in the middle of the night without having to put my glasses on.

The new calendar has me guessing when appointments are. And again, the font is thin and hard to read. There is way too much scrolling involved. I had just comfortably starting using the calendar on my phone instead of an appointment book and now I’m leery about the new calendar…

We applaud the leadership demonstrated by the vote of these five members of our Municipal Council and for taking a stand in favour of public health.

Catherine Riediger, Bill Sherk, Leamington

And maybe it’s just me, but Siri seems to be more sensitive. I mean the button that activates Siri is more sensitive, not Siri’s feelings – that would be weird… At least once a day she talks to me for no apparent reason. On the old system I almost forgot I had Siri, until she talked to me one day.

I really don’t like to be so negative about anything, so I’m going to interject with what I do like about the new operating system. I like the new screen lock. The old system had the #7 button too close to the emergency button. Thankfully, it did ask me if I really wanted to contact emergency services and gave me the option to cancel the call.

Now back to what I don’t like. I find that my phone does not stay charged as long as before. I’m charging it twice a day! That’s not usual for me. And I don’t like that the wallpaper/background screen ‘moves’; that’s a little creepy.

If you would like to send us a quick e-mail to express your opinion - good, bad or indifferent, e-mail us at: sun@mnsi.net

Anyone that knows me knows I don’t embrace change right away. I’m still not sold on Twitter and refuse to Instagram, but I do enjoy Facebook.

Once convinced to try it, I always love the outcome and I’m sure I’ll learn to love iOS7… but wait, I just received a message – there’s yet another software update to iOS7.0.2. Maybe they’ve corrected some of my grievances. I’ll let you know later

Of street hockey and horse racing

It’s October already.

The year 2013 has reached the home stretch and fall weather is creeping in.

Thoughts of summer vacation turn to Halloween and then to Christmas, which, by the way is only 84 days away.

family driveway. They had a garage door that took a lot of punishment from slapshots and Mr. Borges usually arrived home from work and shooed us back into the street.

Memories of baseball and soccer turn to thoughts of hockey and football.

Speaking of hockey, I was surprised to see street hockey being televised Saturday live from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. It brought back loads of memories of playing street hockey and ball hockey growing up in Leamington.

My first taste of it was at Point Pelee, where my brothers and I would play in our dirt driveway with a net made out of steel pipe. I remember it weighing about 200 pounds, but I was a little kid, so maybe it wasn’t quite that heavy.

After we moved to town, I played a lot of street hockey on Bruce Avenue with the Cherry Lane gang that lived in the neighbourhood. We had daily games in the spring and fall, using tennis balls for pucks because the orange plastic ones stung too much.

The kids who came from money always had shiny new nets. We let them play so we could benefit from a complete piece of netting behind the goalie instead of one torn to shreds.

Funny how we would run our guts out to get to the loose ball for a possible goal, but nobody wanted to chase it down the street when it went ‘out of bounds’.

We also played a lot of driveway hockey in the Borges

You don’t see a lot of street hockey being played these days. Sure, the odd game dots the landscape but it used to be on almost every street of every town in Canada.

I guess it’s easier to score goals from the comfort of your couch, while manouevering through the opposition with your XBox controller.

That’s why it was so refreshing to watch the street hockey finals being played on TV. All those dreams we had as kids have finally come true for another generation.

It’s part of the “Play On” program and any community can host a satellite tournament in the summertime. Maybe it’s time for Leamington to step up and host one. Just a thought.

Speaking of Leamington hosting, I attended the Leamington Raceway on Sunday and caught a few of the harness races. The crowd was good and the racing was exciting despite the steady sprinkle, even though I walked away a few dollars poorer than I was when I walked through the gates. It’s great to see harness horses taking a regular trip

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SHEILA McBRAYNE

McThots

MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings

Inward bound

“I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be.” – Robert Munsch

Well isn’t this the truth! This past weekend I went to London with my mother to visit my stepfather, Bob. My sister Laurie, from Halifax, met us there and we had a special dinner together.

Conversations tend to blossom from discussions around jobs, health and happiness, then down to the roots, our children. We are at the stage or age when this includes lots of excitement and changes with upcoming weddings and birth announcements. The next generation is branching out and budding for sure!

A niece out west has a little boy, one in Ontario has a little boy, and my nephew on the east coast just announced that they are expecting their first. With the different methods of communication, it is easy for the family to stay in touch and keep up to date with the milestones of life.

I chuckle at my view of my role as a parent now compared to how I saw it when our children were first born. Initially, I thought I would have more power to mould them into the individuals they would be today. This brings up the ‘nature versus nurture’ debate. It struck me from almost the moment they were born, or at least later when I looked back at that moment in reflection, that their personalities were already well formed from the get-go. Mark and I worked very hard and with a lot of luck managed to not mess that or them up. L.O.L. How else can one explain children growing up in the same household, fed the same food and yet turning out to be so different?

This brings me be back to my time with Bob, Mom and Laurie this weekend. My sister Laurie is the eldest of seven children, four girls and three boys. There are fourteen years between the eldest and the youngest and each of us is unique. A competitive lot for sure! On the positive side, this trait has

made us all hard workers, who have each continued to strive to be our best. On the other hand, at family gatherings, we all tend to talk over each other, not be the greatest listeners and still overfill our plates with food in fear of not getting seconds. We should have taken a cue from our grandparents years ago and just gone for the dessert table first!

On the weekend, my sister and I shared a room along with a great p.j. conversation well into the evening. Both of us (although we note our familiar flaws) are mostly in awe of the wonderful differences each of the seven of us brings to the table. These traits are the ones that we choose to see as the results of our parents’ and influential family members’ great nurturing. A love of preparing, enjoying and sharing great foods, valuable skills and life lessons, and a respect for all living beings are just a few of the gifts that we have chosen to share and value with our own families.

My three children, like many, are quite different from each other, which has made parenting them a challenge. I can’t imagine my parents trying to accomplish this with seven but somehow they did! Over time, I have learned to rid myself of the guilt about having to parent each one separately. Sure, our values along with the respect and love we bestow on our children is the same, but the way that we’ve chosen to instill those in each of our kids has had to be different. We adapted to their way of communicating and let’s face it, their moods as well.

As a new parent, I was determined that I wasn’t going to parent in various ways, especially in lieu of their gender, only to soon find out that a variety of skills would be the spice that I needed to handle each personality. Many times I would hear myself say in frustration, “I will always love you but I don’t like you very much right now.”

Of street hockey and horse racing

(Continued from Page 4) around the Leamington oval, which is considered one of the top half-mile horse tracks in the province. My cousin, Drew Ribble, is largely responsible for the condition of that track, although I know he doesn’t like to take credit for it.

It brought back memories of attending the races when I was young. My uncle, Bill Winger, was a regular driver there, as was his son, Randy. I learned a lot about the horse racing industry when I was still legally unable to bet, but my parents gladly took me along and even placed my bets for me. Once you learn to read a racing program, it stays with you for life, sort of like riding a bike.

My mother loved a horse called Pat’s Last Chief, mainly because it was named after her favourite son. There were many horses named Mark, but I don’t recall her liking those. And I certainly don’t remember any horses named Dennis. Pat’s Last Chief actually held the track record for many years.

Harness racing really is a family event and I saw lots of families there Sunday. Kids love horses and adults love gambling, so it’s good to see it back in Leamington and it’s good to see families attending together. Although the Leamington Fair has managed to run a onenight-only event every year, the return of regular racing to the fairgrounds is a winwin for everybody.

Years ago, Leamington’s Kinsmen Raceway was a booming track until the

onset of casino gambling took its toll on the racing business. I even heard that there was an opportunity for Leamington Raceway to get slot machines when they first came out, but the Council of the day turned it down and the track went dormant.

I’m not sure how true that

Just over one month ago, our son, Cheyne, left on his own for school in New Hampshire. We have been in touch but we haven’t heard his voice. Although I miss having him here, miss his laughter and his voice, I know my son

is, but Tomato Town missed out on a huge opportunity there, if that’s the way it happened.

Let’s hope the Lakeshore group can flourish in Leamington and bring horse racing back to the popular sport it once was.

Take that, Dwight Duncan!

well enough to understand that all is well, the less I hear. On the other hand, I speak to one daughter daily on her drive home from work and the other daughter touches base routinely.

I have learned to adapt.

My sister is headed off for a two month sabbatical where she will investigate and explore herself further and learn to be an even better spiritual director. To be this, it means learning to be a good listener, which takes a lot of practice. A good part of this retreat will be in silence and will involve a lot of listening to herself and to God!

We called this her ‘Inward Bound’ retreat, which is similar but different from the ‘Outward Bound’ experience that she enjoyed in her earlier twenties. It dawns on me that to be the best parent that I hope to be means looking ‘inward’ more than out. I can only control my own reactions, and subsequently, the words that come out of my mouth. No regrets, no excuses, just do the best you know and “love them forever”.

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AUTUMN HARVEST OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, October 6th • 2 - 4pm

Enjoy the delicious flavours of Autumn including an apple pie baking contest, a wine tasting courtesy of award winning Mastronardi Winery and a musical performance by Billy Raffoul. Take advantage of our personal tours and experience first-hand how we’re making people’s lives better.

Ask us about our Autumn Special!

Kingsville mom snaps 2nd place in national photo contest

A married mother of two from Kingsville has won second place in the nationwide Life’s a Beach Photo Contest, hosted by Environmental Defence’s Blue Flag program, beating out more than 300 entries from across Canada.

Thea Anson snapped the winning Instagram photo of her 3-year-old son Jasper enjoying the water at Hillman Marsh South Beach, near Point Pelee National Park. This was the first photography contest she has ever entered.

“I love to take photos. My kids and I also like to collect beach glass so we spend a lot time at our local beaches,” said Anson, who will be receiving a prize of $250 worth of new camera equipment.

This past summer, the photo contest asked Canadians to submit their best shots of them, their friends, or their family enjoying their favourite beach. Photos could be entered on Flickr or on Instagram.

“The Blue Flag program celebrates and recognizes clean, safe, swimmable and sustainable beaches in Canada,” said Brett Tryon, program manager of the Blue Flag program. “Every summer, Canadian families head to their favourite beaches to enjoy the sun and sand and to create special memories. The photo contest was a chance for them to capture and share those memories with everyone.”

To see all the winning entries from this year’s Life’s a Beach Photo Contest, visit blueflag. ca/beachphotocontest.

Blue Flag is an internationally recognized and respected eco-label awarded to beaches and marinas that have achieved international standards in water quality, environmental management, environmental education, and safety and services.

The program has been in Canada since 2005 with 18 beaches and four marinas currently certified in Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. More details about the Blue Flag program and the certified marinas and beaches can be found at BlueFlag.ca.

Photo by Thea Anson of her son Jasper at Hillman Marsh South Beach.

LAC introduces Culture Crawl

By Bryan Jessop

The fourth annual Culture Days in Leamington added an even more artistic touch this year.

In the middle of the three-day Culture Days — Friday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Sept. 29 — the Leamington Arts Centre served as the headquarters for the first annual Culture Crawl. The new event featured and encouraged a new degree of public interaction where participating residents were given ‘passports’ to collect stamps from 11 participating businesses. Each business was host to the works of a local artist or multiple artists as well as the artists themselves.

The free event was organized in a combined effort between the Municipality of Leamington, the South Essex Arts Association, LAC, the Uptown Leamington BIA and Migrant Workers Community Program. Residents who visited all 11 locations — all within walking distance of each other — were entered in a draw for a chance to win one of two gift cards worth $125, a pair of Gordon Lightfoot tickets at The Bank Theatre and a four-pack of movie passes to Imagine Cinemas as well as other items donated by Culture Crawl host businesses. Participants visiting all 11 locations were also eligible to win a new iPad.

Participating businesses included the LAC (Vera Graham, Leyla Munteanu), Gabriele Source Brand (J. Lambe), Modrigal and The Abbey (Ruth Driedger), Wharram’s Jewellery (Roy Burton) , Ten Thousand Villages (Susan Dupont Baptista), Source For Sports (Nadia Silvestri), Et Cetera Shoppe (Bank Theatre), the Leamington branch of the Essex County Library (Lee-Ann Dueck and Laura Wilkinson), Gino’s Café and Trattoria (Jim McTavish), Southpoint Cinemas (Colleen Thompson) and the Caldwell First Nation (multiple native arts and crafts).

Vera Graham, winner of this year’s Ketchup To Art competition, painted her newest creation on site during the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Culture Crawl. She spent the first three hours on ‘Angela’s Flowers’ with a live model, a common starting process for many of her paintings. The rest of previous works however have been completed in a studio.

“Working on site is a little different for me, especially with people watching” said Graham, who had 40 of her paintings in the main gallery as well as three in the ongoing exhibit ‘A Love Affair With Essex County’. “Painting is a solitary pastime. But you do get lost in it.”

Leyla Munteanu was doing double duty during Culture Crawl, with friends displaying her works outside the LAC while she worked indoors, stamped passports and answered questions for participating residents.

“It was very busy in the morning,” she noted. “I got here at 9 a.m. and there were already people waiting outside the doors.”

The LAC made open invitations to local businesses to take part in Culture Crawl, with e-mails being issued by LAC director Chad Riley. The event is expected to compliment Culture Days each year, further expanding the efforts to introduce and promote art and cultural diversity in the Leamington area.

“We really try to get young people and children into art,” said Munteanu. “They need the support of their parents. The arts have been in a lull with video games and digital media. Kids spend a lot of time on computers and we’d like to see them going to museums, galleries and workshops.”

Kingsville artist Vera Graham paints ‘Angela’s Flowers’ in the Leamington Art Centre gallery during the first annual Culture Crawl Saturday, Sept. 28. (SUN Photo)

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ANSWERS ON PAGE 32

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

A blue mood is nothing to worry about, Aries. It is just your body telling you that you may need to slow down a bit. Take heed and you'll recharge in no time.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you are beginning a contemplative phase of life right now, but you won't have to sacrifice your social life to do so. Take a few days off from socializing and then return.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Try to avoid any deep conversations or controversial topics this week, Gemini. Right now it's best if you focus on more trivial matters and enjoy yourself.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, give yourself more time to figure everything out if you are feeling indecisive about someone. Don't forge ahead without feeling entirely comfortable with the person.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, don't drop everything you're working on to address a developing issue at home. Others can handle the situation just as well as you, so keep your focus on preexisting tasks at hand.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, listen to friends and family members when they encourage you to try something new this week. Trust your instincts, as they seldom turn you in the wrong direction.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

You have no time for gossip this week, Libra. Your plate is already full at work and at home, so avoid getting caught up in anything that compromises your focus.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, though it may feel like others are flying past you while you're slowly plodding along, eventually things will even out and you'll end up where you need to be.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Create some plausible plans for the future this week, Sagittarius. Keep a journal to help you keep track of your ideas and make sense of your plans.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, your generosity finds you devoting much of your time tending to the needs of others this week. Enjoy your time helping others and don't be afraid to accept their gratitude.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Don't get too hung up if your week is all work and little play. While your schedule might be hectic in the coming days, some relaxation time will arrive this weekend.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, make the most of new opportunities that present themselves this week. The effort you put in will pay off in due time.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

SEPTEMBER 29

Kevin Durant, Athlete (25)

SEPTEMBER 30

Fran Drescher, Actress (56)

OCTOBER 1

Randy Quaid, Actor (63)

OCTOBER 2

Sting, Singer (62)

OCTOBER 3

Neve Campbell, Actress (40)

OCTOBER 4

Derrick Rose, Athlete (25)

OCTOBER 5

Jesse Eisenberg, Actor (30)

Terry Fox challenge at MD Bennie

M.D. Bennie students once again showed their Bulldog spirit by raising money for the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research.

The school’s Terry Fox Run was held Friday, Sept. 27 starting at approximately 11:15 a.m. Students purchased t-shirts and donated money for this worthy cause. To encourage students to raise funds, staff member Mr. Jay Douma agreed to cut one centimetre off the pantlegs and arms of his suit for every t-shirt sold and to wear the suit during the run. The enthusiastic response resulted in suit shorts and a sleeveless jacket for Mr. Douma.

Students will be allowed two days of extra outdoor activity time and two days of no homework for reaching this year’s fundraising goal of $1500.

Last year, MD Bennie’s Terry Fox Run raised $1471.

Luis Martinez (centre) was the recipient of the Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee’s (LAERC) first bursary of $500. Presenting Luis with a cheque are LAERC chair

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LAERC awards first bursary

The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) proudly presented their first bursary of $500 to Luis Martinez, oldest son of Nelcy Martinez. The presentation was made Sept. 25 at the Martinez home. Nelcy and her three sons were the first family that LAERC sponsored. They came from Columbia in February of 2006.

Luis is currently attending St. Clair College in Windsor and hopes to pursue a career as a police officer. He is also a valuable member of the college’s soccer team. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the bursary for the happy and deserving recipient.

On Oct. 8, LAERC will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church. Members will be getting an update on the arrival of the next refugee family, which is currently at a refugee camp in Burma and will be coming to Canada soon.

Final decisions for LAERC’s fundraiser Pasta Dinner will also be discussed at the meet-

ing.

LAERC is proud of the sponsored families who are becoming Canadian citizens. The group encourages people to join their team who are interested in being part of this humanitarian project to give refugees a chance to live a happy and safe life. All are welcome to the Oct. 8 meeting to share ideas. For further information contact Carolyn Reid at 519-326- 6776.

M.D. Bennie staff member Mr. Jay Douma cut one centimetre off the pantlegs and sleeves of his suit for every t-shirt purchased at the school’s Terry Fox Run on Sept. 27, and before long Mr. Douma’s suit became shorts! He is pictured here with Miss Tomato, Jessica Epp, who joined students and staff for part of the run.

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LAERC treasurer Ian Panton. (Photo submitted)

Two charged in string of break-ins

The OPP Essex County Street Crimes Unit has arrested and charged a Leamington man with several offences after a string of break-ins in Leamington recently.

Residences and vehicles on Garry Crescent, Roger Street, Nicholas Street, Noble Avenue, Brown Street, Westmoreland Avenue and Satinwood Crescent were victims of thefts sometime between Sun. Sept. 15 and Mon. Sept. 16. Several items were stolen, including an e-bike, loose change, identification, prescription drugs, portable electronic devices, GPS devices, sunglasses and bicycles.

Jonathan Grosse, age 21, was arrested and charged with the following offences: theft under $5000 (x6); possession of stolen property under $5000; failure to comply with undertaking (x2); breach of probation (x3); break and enter (x4).

In a related incident, another Leamington man was charged after property from the above string of breakins, was found to be in his possession.

Johnny Elias, age 50, was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property under $5000 as well as assault with a weapon after an encounter with another Leamington man over stolen property.

The OPP are reminding the public to lock your vehicles and keep valuables out of sight. If you see anything suspicious in your neighbourhood, call police immediately!

Nicholls

promoted in Shadow Cabinet

MPP Rick Nicholls (Chatham-Kent-Essex) was promoted to the role of Sport, Recreation and Youth Critic by Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak.

Hudak cited Nicholls’ past involvement in sports both as an active participant and official at the local and provincial levels, his interest in supporting recreational activities for people of all ages and his training and leadership development background working with today’s youth as contributing factors in his appointment.

“Sport and recreation are incredibly important and this portfolio embraces people of all ages – from youth to seniors – and I look forward to working with stakeholders to ensure that the fine people of Ontario have the brightest and healthiest future possible,” Nicholls concluded.

UMEI student Amanda Enns (left) enjoyed spending time with public school students last year when they visited UMEI’s Discovery Day.

UMEI to host Annual Discovery Day For Grades 4-8

UMEI Christian High School is working hard at recruitment, and it’s showing.

“This year we welcomed more grade 9s than we have in the past 4 years,” said Principal Sonya Bedal. “Our board and staff are working extremely hard to promote the school.”

Principal Bedal explained that the school’s greatest obstacle is educating the public on the difference between choosing a school like UMEI and choosing a publicly funded school.

“We seek to educate the whole person, and we do so with a personal approach,” said math teacher Chani Wiens.

FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH - Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) for youth in high school up to age 24. Meetings are the first and third Wednesday of the month, 6:308:00 p.m., at Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., Leamington. Registration forms at the Complex, Youth & Family Resource Network office (23 Mill St. W., Kingsville), www.resourcenetwork.ca or wrodrigues@resourcenetwork.ca.

TUESDAY EVENINGS - Weekly Circle Dance, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the main building at Leamington Kiwanis Camp, 1948 Seacliff Dr. (County Rd. 20) between Union Ave and the Albuna Townline. No charge to attend, no partner needed, no experience necessary. For info call 519-325-0720 or email emulcast@yahoo.ca.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 - Turkey Bingo - Join us at Chances Bingo at 14 Mill Street Leamington at the 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm sessions for free games to win a turkey. Other draws throughout the session. For more information call 519-3222251.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 - Join Life Chain from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Leamington (Erie & Talbot), Kingsville (Main & Division), Essex (Talbot at Centre), Harrow (King at Queen), Belle River (Notre Dame at Church), Amherstburg (Sandwich at Pickering), Tecumseh (Lesperance & Tecumseh E.), and Windsor (Ouellette at Tecumseh and Tecumseh E. between Kildare & Byng). Inquiries: Right to Life 519-325-0929 or 519-969-7555.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 - The Leamington & Area Family Health Team will present “YOU DECIDE”, a guide to Advance Care Planning , 7:00 p.m., at the Portuguese Club, Leamington. A panel of guest speakers will do their best to answer your questions and provide you with resources to make decisions that are right for you. This event is open to everyone – patients, fam-

ilies and health care providers. For more info contact Lisa Durocher at 519-322-1100 or lisa.durocher@lafht.ca

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 - FREE Well Baby and Child Drop-in Clinic, from 1:00-3:30 p.m., at Mill Street Ontario Early Years Centre, 134 Mill St. (Mill St. Public School), Leamington. The clinics are for healthy babies and children from birth to 6 years old. Meet with a public health nurse to have your baby weighed and measured. Caregivers will also be able to speak with a nurse about breastfeeding, growth and development, parenting and injury prevention. No appointment needed. For more info or future clinic dates visit www.wechealthunit.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (1 day only) Rummage Sale at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St, Leamington. Lots of good used clothing for adults and children, small household items, toys, books, home decor and more!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 - If you will be alone or will go without, you are invited to a Free Thanksgiving Feast, 4:00 p.m. at The Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican Church), 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Transportation available if needed. Delivery available for shut-ins in Leamington, Wheatley and Kingsville areas. Call the church at 519-326-3111 by October 11 to register.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 - The Pelee Past Questers (an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration of artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education) will meet at Ann Mocans, 884 Talbot Rd., Wheatley, 7:00 p.m. Program by author and historian Chris Carter. Guests welcome. For info call Jackie 519-326-1361.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29Attention: There will be a meeting of the South West Chapter of the Bell Pensioners Group held at the Essex Retirees Hall located at: 32

Russell St. Essex, from 9:30 am –12:30 pm. All BPG members & guests are welcome! Refreshments will be available. All pensioners from BCE, Bell Canada, Bell Mobility, Bell Aliant, Expertech, BIMS, Bell TV and Télébec who are members of a defined benefit pension plan are eligible for membership in BPG. Driving Directions: Take Exit 21 off the 401, Manning Road/ County Rd 19 South. Turn left onto Talbot Rd/County Rd 34E. Turn right onto Centre Street. Take the 2nd left onto Russell; school/hall will be on the right. Parking is in the rear lot, behind the school, entrance is off Centre St.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18& 19 - Leamington United Church Indoor Yard and Rummage Sale, 9 John St., Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 - 12 noon.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19Guatemala Hope’s 13th Annual Dinner Auction, at St. John’s Hall, Woodslee. For tickets call 519839-4151.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23FREE Well Baby and Child Dropin Clinic, from 1:00-3:30 p.m., at Mill Street Ontario Early Years Centre, 134 Mill St. (Mill St. Public School), Leamington. The clinics are for healthy babies and children from birth to 6 years old. Meet with a public health nurse to have your baby weighed and measured. Caregivers will also be able to speak with a nurse about breastfeeding, growth and development, parenting and injury prevention. No appointment needed. For more info or future clinic dates visit www.wechealthunit.org.

SECC'S COATS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS of coats, hats, scarves and mitts for children and adults, with the biggest need being coats for boys. Drop off donated coats until October 31 at Fletcher's Cleaners, Kennedy Cleaners, Canopy Cleaners or SECC (215 Talbot St. E.) in Leamington. Distribution in November.

Students of all faiths, from grades 4-8, are welcome to discover the difference themselves at the school’s annual Discovery Day on Friday, October 11 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This is a PA Day for public elementary schools. Lunch and fun activities are available at no cost. The school will also be open to the public for tours and informal information sessions.

UMEI Christian High School opened in 1945 and serves students from all faith backgrounds. For more information and to register for Discovery Day, see umei.ca or call 519-326-7448.

Charged with impaired On Sunday, September 29 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop in the Nelson Street and Wellington Street area in Leamington. The driver of the vehicle exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene.

A 29-year-old Kingsville man was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and exceeding 80 milligrams blood alcohol content. He will appear in a Leamington court Oct. 17.

Donation supports Women’s Centre

Janet Dupuise (left) and Leiza Cabanaw presented their company’s local quarterly charitable donation to the LDMH Foundation in support of the Women’s Centre. Ross Barnwell received the donation on behalf of Leamington Hospital’s Foundation. To date the Foundation is at 75% of their fundraising goal to complete the Women’s Centre at Leamington Hospital.

RV parking amendment dead

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent

For well over a year Leamington’s Planning Department has been working on an amendment to the zoning by-law that would change the rules for parking and storage of recreational vehicles, boats and trailers in residential areas. All that came to an end Monday night, Sept. 16, in a flurry of disenchantment.

The final report on the proposed amendment made it clear to Council that existing legal uses would continue to be legal; if not in compliance with the new by-law provisions, these uses would be grandfathered as “legal non-conforming uses” until such time as the use ends (i.e. the RV is sold, or is no longer parked/stored in the same manner as before the by-law amendment). What is more, the report made it clear that one trailer whose storage was the topic of a petition would not only continue to be legal, but was not even addressed in this by-law amendment since it is on property zoned commercial, not residential.

Whatever the individual reasons were, when the motion to pass the by-law was made, it died for lack of a seconder, and the entire matter was simply “received” by Council. In this case, ‘received’ means dumped permanently in the recycle bin.

If you are concerned about whether or not you are parking and storing your vehicle in compliance with the law, just refer to the existing provisions of the zoning by-law. They are unchanged, and will not be changed — at least by this Council.

Life Chains to be held this Sunday

Life Chains will be held this Sunday, October 6 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in communities all across North America as part of International Life Chain Day for the pro-life movement.

Life Chains will be held locally along Erie and Talbot in Leamington, and along Main and Division in Kingsville, as well as the communities of Essex, Harrow, Belle River, Amherstburg, Tecumseh and two locations in Windsor.

Local Life Chains are sponsored by Windsor-Essex County and Leamington Area Right to Life.

Opposition to consolidation

By Bill Chaplin

Leamington has a policy that says, “All abutting parcels of land which will be subject to the same site plan control agreement must be consolidated into one parcel of land prior to the execution and registration of the said agreement.”

The logic of the policy is to ensure that no part of a development can be sold off making the development non-compliant with the site plan. It also prevents one property from claiming a tax reduction for a use that benefits another property.

In the particular case that came before Leamington Council Monday night, Sept. 16, the proposal is to build a greenhouse range on one parcel of land, and the storm water retention pond on another. In the report to Council, administration points out that, without consolidation, it would be possible for the second parcel of land to be sold, leaving a greenhouse range with no storm water retention facility, and the municipality with the time and expense of taking the owners to court to force construction of a replacement pond. In addition, the possibility exists

to have a tax appeal of reduced land value for the part of the development with the pond since part of the farm would be land-locked, and part of the property would be un-farmable because it is a drainage pond.

In spite of the justifications of the owner and his solicitor, Leamington Council would not be swayed to grant an exemption.

Councillor Rick Atkin said, “There are too many challenges out there,” while Councillor Hilda MacDon-

ald stated, “I’m really not comfortable... there are too many ifs for me.”

Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright perhaps best summed up the uneasy skepticism of Council when he said of the proposal, “I’d like to see this happen, but... to me there’s more to the story than appears here.”

With that, Council supported the administrative recommendation and denied the request for an exemption.

Mill Street P.S. raises $1,000 for Terry Fox Fundraiser!

By Sheila McBrayne

Students at Mill Street Public School had a lot to cheer about last week as they almost doubled their donations raised for the Terry Fox fundraiser. The school’s 295 students raised $1,000, up from last year’s total of $525. Terry Fox fundraiser co-ordinator Janice Di Laudo challenged the school to raise $600 this year and offered the services of the school’s vice principal and principal to “kiss-a-pig” if they reached their goal.

Principal Dennis Edmondson and Vice Principal Kim Pool upheld their promise and puckered up to smooch with Pinky and Baconator at a special assembly held before the students started their walk for Terry Fox. The piglets were on loan for the day from their home at Vercruysse Farms in Kingsville.

Students were asked to name the two piglets in a contest and the winning names came from Stephen Wiebe and Jeffrey Krahn who won a pizza lunch with the piglets and the principal and vice principal. Four lucky students who donated to the cause were drawn to also share in the pizza lunch. Winners were Tegan Elson, Braden Auckland, Logan Guzman and Sergio Klassen.

As a separate challenge, teachers set goals for their classrooms to achieve. Those who reached

their goal will have the teacher dress up as the opposite sex on Wacky Wednesday, October 2. Classes who met their goals included: Mrs. Dufour-Rickeard, Mrs. Di Laudo/Dobson, Mr. McGregor, Mrs. Boulton, Mrs. Cornies, Mr. Noble, Mr. Dobson and Mrs. Somerset-Chambers (Gains).

The Mill Street Teacher Band accompanied the singing of the Mill Street Magic school-written song. Band members include Mrs. Dobson, Mr. Dobson, Mrs. Di Laudo and Mr. Noble. After an energetic assembly and some warmup exercises, the students hit the streets to complete the Terry Fox walk.

Principal Dennis Edmondson puckers up to kiss Pinky the piglet.

Vice Principal Kim Pool at Mill Street School

1970 Mustang and three mini-skirts

Mike Desbiens from Grand Falls, New Brunswick, remembers a new Mustang he purchased after moving to Ontario and obtaining employment with the H.J. Heinz Company in Leamington, the Tomato Capital of Canada. His trade-in was a 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible recently featured in this column.

“The Mustang,” recalls Mike, “was $3700 and the Ford dealer in Chatham, Ontario, allowed me $700 for the convertible. It was starting to rust and wear out.”

The dealership had a new 1970 Mustang Mach 1 for sale with 4-speed gearbox and “Venetian blinds” in the rear window, which reduced visibility. Mike took it out for a spin but figured he would soon get tired of shifting gears and opted for a more conventional Mustang hardtop with a 302 V8 with 220 horsepower, automatic transmission on the floor, and a rear window easy to see through. The colour was Coral Red. The interior was all black and featured a console separating the bucket seats.

When Mike bought his Mustang, eight engine choices were available, ranging from a six cylinder of 200 cubic inches with 115 horsepower (a bigger six was also available with 250 cubic inches and 115 hp) all the way up to a V8 with 429 cubes and 375 hp (optional only on the Mach 1 and Boss). Mike wisely chose the smallest V8 (the 302) because the larger V8s wore out rear tires much faster, and often had a disastrous effect on fuel economy.

Thank You

To Dr. Fleming, Dr. Chowdry, nurses and staff at Windsor Regional Hospital, Leamington District Memorial Hospital, relatives, neighbours, Cottam Cripples group, and for well wishes and cards.

My caregivers Gayle, Joan, Diane, Ruth, Mark, Paul and Johnathon for all the patience and encouragement regarding my extended retirement vacation.

Thank you very much, sincerely, John Halbgewachs

Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear.

BillWilliamsandfamily

Who passed away October 3, 1993

Sadly missed along life's way Quietly remembered everyday.

No longer in our life to share

But in our hearts He's always there. Helenandfamily

In loving memory of my husband

GEORGE

Who passed away October 5, 2000 Remembering you is easy I do it every day. It’s just the pain of losing you That never goes away. Forever loved and remembered, Muriel

He and his wife Ginette enjoyed three happy years of motoring with the Mustang until other priorities took over. With the birth of their son Marco in 1973, the Mustang had to go. Mike went to Essex Auto Sales and bought a Pontiac Parisienne (a full-size family car). He sold the Mustang privately and still saw it around town. Then it disappeared and he never saw it again. The car is gone but the memories live on.

The photo you see here was taken with Mike’s wife Ginette and two of her friends wearing mini-skirts, which became all the rage by the mid-1960s. The Toronto Star, eager to document the extent of the skirt’s popularity among teenage girls, conducted a Mini-Meter which required reporters to go to high schools all over the Toronto area and actually measure the height of these skirts above the knee. Northern Secondary School at 851 Mount Pleasant Road (where I was teaching history at the time) got the highest score with an average height of eight-and-a-half inches above the knee!

Local Rotary Club offers Youth Exchange Program to high school students

The Rotary Club of Leamington is announcing that applications for the Rotary Youth Exchange Program are now available. The Rotary Youth Exchange Program is open to current high school students and students graduating in 2014. The Youth Exchange Program is for the 2014-2015 school year and students would leave in August of 2014.

“The Rotary Youth Exchange Program is one of the premier programs of Rotary International and it is supported by Rotary Clubs all around the world,” said Rotary Club President Mary DeGoey.

Students who participate in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program will spend one year abroad, living and learning a new culture and new language. Students will be sponsored by a local Rotary Club here in Canada and in their new country and will attend high school in their new country.

The Rotary Youth Exchange Program provides students between the ages of 16 and 18 the opportunity of a lifetime! It’s a chance to spend 11 months in another country learning the language and culture.

Students apply through their local Rotary Club and district. Students generally apply in September to go on exchange the next year.

Outbound students and their parents are guided through months of orientation and information about the country of their exchange year. Outbound students typically stay with two or three Rotary-approved families and receive a monthly stipend for incidental expenses.

Rotary Youth Exchange outbound students need to be above average students who are eager for the chance to try new things and meet new people. They will learn about other cultures, about other people and about themselves.

Students and families who may be interested in the Rotary Youth Exchange experience should check out this You Tube link at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGdwpF2BBp8.

For more information on the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, contact Wendy Parsons at the Rotary Club of Leamington. Complete Rotary Youth Exchange Applications are now available and must be completed on line at http://csrye.org/applications-34/.

IN MEMORIAM

Mike’s wife Ginette and two friends posing with Mike’s 1970 Mustang hardtop. All four have great styling!

the John R. Park Homestead.

Harvest and Horses Festival at the Homestead

It’s time to celebrate the area’s autumn traditions and agricultural heritage. Visitors to the John R. Park Homestead’s Harvest and Horses Festival on Sunday, October 6 are guaranteed to experience old-fashioned fall merriment on the farm.

Between noon and 4pm, the area’s only living history agricultural museum will host its first ever Harvest and Horses Festival. “This new event is a combination of two of the Homestead’s other popular events – the Parade of Horses and the Harvest Festival,” explains Homestead Curator, Janet Cobban. “We decided to merge these two popular events into one larger event to grow the fall festival atmosphere. Horses and the harvest season are a natural fit, as horses were integral to all aspects of farming well into the 1900s.”

The one-day event takes place in partnership with the Essex County Carriage Club and other horse owners who volunteer to bring their animals to the show. Many different breeds will be featured at this event – from ponies and miniature horses to the largest draft breeds including Percherons and everything in between. A new feature for this year’s event will be pony rides for children, offered by Sarah Parks Horsemanship.

The parade through the ring starts at 1:30 sharp, so bring a lawn chair and arrive early to ensure a great view. Please leave your dogs at home for this event, as they can disturb the horses.

Visitors can also participate in traditional harvest activities including cider pressing, apple drying, sausage stuffing, corn husk craft making, seed saving in the garden and more. Families are invited to climb the spooky staircase and listen to scary stories in the attic of the 1842 house at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. In the house’s parlour, the superstitious visitors can discover why horseshoes were always hung in a certain direction, why salt is thrown over the left shoulder when spilled, and what it means when a bird comes into your house, as seasonal Victorian traditions are explained.

The Homestead is located at 915 County Road 50, at the corner of Iler Road, on the shore of Lake Erie. For more information, 519-738-2029 or visit the website at www.erca. org.

Growing the perfect pumpkin

Pumpkins require full sun and lots of water. Make sure the soil is deeply tilled as the pumpkin’s roots and vines can grow up to 15 feet in any direction. The best place to grow pumpkins is on top of an old compost pile, which is rich in nutrients and there is lots of moisture. Once the seedlings begin to emerge they should be thinned out to only two or three plants, keeping the strongest and healthiest.

BILL PLUMB

In the back yard...

Harvesting time will vary, depending on the type of pumpkin you are growing. Most plants will take approximately 110 to 125 days to mature. During the growing period, support the pumpkins off the ground with straw to keep them from rotting on the ground. Also during this period, each pumpkin will require at least two inches of water per week. Turning them weekly allows the pumpkin to develop a perfect shape.

Pumpkins are very prone to cucumber beetles and squash bugs. Planting radishes, petunias or nasturtiums around the plants will keep pests away. If all else fails, pesticides will have to be applied. Check with a licensed professional before spraying.

Choose a location with good air circulation to prevent any fungal problems or downy mildew. When this problem first appears, apply organic fungicides containing copper or sulfur.

If you want to grow a larger pumpkin, keep only the first two flowers on a vine, pinching off all the other flowers so that there are only one or two pumpkins per vine. The more flowers there are, the smaller the mature pumpkin will be at harvest time.

Once the pumpkin has a deep solid color and the vines die back and turn brown, cut the pumpkin leaving approximately 2-3 inches of stem.

Growing pumpkins is a great project for the family, planting and watching them grow with hopes of getting that perfect pumpkin.

TBT’S OFF-SITE MUSIC SERIES

Join us on October 5th for “The Music of John Denver”. You’ll be singing along with the wonderful songs of John Denver at what promises to be a very entertaining show. Performing with Dale Butler on guitar and vocals is Gord Harwood on bass, Dan Tofflemire on dobro, mandolin and guitar, Stu Campbell on drums and vocals and Judy Butler, vocals. Dale will also play some of his original songs and a few fan favourites.

Performance time 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $12 each, available in Leamington at Guardian Drugs and The Lesson Lounge, in Wheatley at The Party & Discount Store and in Kingsville at Rebel Cowboy Music.

TBT’s Off-Site Music Series takes place at Leamington’s Knox Presbyterian Church while Phase II of our renovations is underway at the theatre. This Phase includes raising the roof and removing the vault to improve acoustics, lighting and sight lines and to increase the size of the stage.

LEAMINGTON’S THEATRE HISTORY – PART 1

From 1956 to 1958, summer stock theatre was performed in the newly built Leamington Arena Auditorium by a group from Detroit who called themselves the Sun Parlour Playhouse. In a letter that was found years later, a patron of those shows thanked the group for being considerate enough to stop the shows and wait for the train to go by! These shows featured performances by some young, energetic, up and coming actors including George C. Scott of the movie "Patton", Sonny Eliot who became the funniest weatherman in Detroit, and Martha Henry of Stratford fame – who made her Canadian debut in Leamington.

In 1973, Leslie Brown, a doctor's wife from Britain, decided that it was time to give Leamington a cultural shot in the arm. Getting some friends together, she started performing plays in school gyms and church auditoriums. Her friends, Audrian and Bill Hutchinson, helped her enormously and are still active members today. This group called themselves the Sun Parlour Players and by 1982 were performing shows on the same stage that the Sun Parlour Playhouse had used in the 1950's in the Leamington Arena Auditorium.

The Sun Parlour Players continued to do shows at the old arena until it was torn down in November 2001. They once again resorted to doing shows wherever they could find a stage, until they were fortunate enough to take possession of the old Bank of Montreal in downtown Leamington in 2010. [continues next week]

Jerome and Holly McCracken demonstrating the stone boat with their horse Big Mike, a 12-year-old Belgian at

The annual problem of algae blooms

It is that time of year when the experts make claims that the heavy rainfall levels earlier in the spring resulted in heavy run-offs and will cause algae blooms in Lake Erie. There will be a strong call on politicians to completely ban phosphates in fertilizers used by farmers. This is another example of misinformation perpetuated by people who use computers and the internet for their research.

In the lab class for my Limnology course, we studied the factors affecting the growth of algae. A series of test tubes were used, one had distilled water, a second had a complete mixture of nitrates, phosphates and potassium (N-PK). Others were set up with constant concentrations of two of the nutrients and increasing concentration levels of the third from 0% up to 10%. A source of carbon dioxide was added and the test tubes put into a sunny window. Weeks later it was found that distilled water would not grow algae and the complete mix grew lots of algae. It was the increments of phosphates that showed the greatest increase in growth of algae with the increasing amounts of phosphates.

It was concluded by some people that the amounts of algae were due to the concentration of phosphates.

Phosphates have the lowest solubility of the nutrients NP-K, therefore are mostly found in low levels. Phosphates are the limiting nutrient for maximum growth of plants and algae. Phosphates are not as abundant in natural soils as the other nutrients and must be added to increase plant growth.

All living things need phosphates for their biological systems such as energy transfer, membrane function, healthy teeth and bones, etc. The DNA molecule, found in every cell, has two phosphates in every base pair, and there are millions of base pairs in most DNA molecules. Therefore, a good source of phosphates is very important in the production of healthy food.

Farmers spend a lot of money to buy fertilizers and are very conscious of preventing loss by run-off. Is banning fertilizers going to eliminate the problem of algae growth? No.

Human urine may have 0.2 grams per litre of phosphates. Human excrement may have 5% by mass of phosphates. These phosphates are flushed down the toilet. 15 million people flushing their toilets into Lake Erie, without the phosphates being removed, may be the real source of phosphates that result in algae growth.

I have observed that the mud flowing into Lake Erie from creeks and rivers continue to flow as streams without mixing with water in the rest of the lake. The algae growths cover large areas and appear rapidly. This means that the conditions for algae blooms do not occur as a result of a couple of spring rains and run-off, but must be always present. It is logical that there is a complex of conditions that are involved in the occurrence of these algae blooms.

To look for a cure to a problem by harassing farmers seems to be a box that some experts feel comfortable thinking inside.

Algae blooms along the shore of Lake Erie in Leamington, 2011. (SUN file photo)

Bus safety training

The Windsor Essex Safety Association in conjunction with CAA and area bus companies held the annual Bus Patrol Training program last week.

In Leamington, representatives from C.A. Bailey, Leamington Fire Services, Leamington OPP and Windsor Essex EMS collaborated over two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, September 24 and 25 at the Leamington Marina for the training session. Bus patrol students are in grades 6, 7 and 8.

Each fall bus drivers for C.A. Bailey choose four students from each bus to be patrollers who serve as valuable leaders in safety. Those chosen to be patrollers must then fill out an application, which must be approved by the school principal.

Patrollers from each school attended the training session, which had busses on site to demonstrate potential situations.

Holly Adams and Sandra Symons, C.A. Bailey’s Safety Coordinators kept the groups moving from station to station featuring bus evacuations, leadership and crossing, danger zones and safety equipment. “We do this every fall. We want to keep the kids safe the best we can,” said Adams.

Kristian Pelling points to a safe location to Patricia Mouawad as she evacuates the bus. The Grade 7 students are from St. Michel School.

Leamington Fire Services

Deputy Chief Mike Ciacelli is pictured here showing Delaney Hansen, a Grade 8 student from Mill Street Public School the proper technique to extinguish the fire.

(SUN Photos)

C.A. Bailey bus driver Mary Lynn Janzen talks to students from St. Louis School and Mill Street Public School about crossing safely.

Is going Southern Style, with a Country Western Theme and heading south to our new venue Point Pelee National Park 1118 Point Pelee Dr. Leamington

Sunday, October 20, 2013

New this year, a 5K timed run

The Canadian Cancer Society is delighted to up the ante this year with a new venue and the addition of a five kilometer timed competitive run! This year you’ll have the option of walking or running an exciting new 5k course and every step will help raise funds to that will go directly to breast cancer research.

This exciting event brings out the pink in many of its teams who walk for those who are currently fighting breast cancer or in memory of a loved one lost to the disease. The theme this year is Country Western, a touch of southern style for its new southern location at Point Pelee National Park, 1118 Point Pelee Drive, Leamington, ON N8H 3V4.

“We are excited to hold our upcoming Taking Steps event in Point Pelee National Park, on a route that will take runners and walkers to the southernmost tip of mainland Canada. The Park will offer a spectacular view for the participants and the chance to experience this wonderful natural treasure while rasing funds for a great cause,” says Judy Lund, Manager, Canadian Cancer Society Essex Community Office. “We’ve chosen this new location to accommodate the new 5K competitive run to the existing walk. The Park offers us a really fun component to the event, allows us to add the competitive run, and encourages healthy living activities,” says Lund.

Walking participants will still have free registration; runners will be charged a $35 registration fee that includes a timed run, medal, tshirt and some light refreshments. Walkers have traditionally taken pledges and held fundraisers for their teams, or on an individual basis. The runners this year will be welcome to fundraise as well, but it is not mandatory. Anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a long sleeved Taking Steps logo t-shirt.

FIVE STEPS TO BEING BREAST AWARE

1. Know how your breasts normally look and feel.

2. Know what changes to look for.

3. Look and feel for changes.

4. Report any changes to a doctor.

5. Go for a free mammogram if you are of the appropriate age, or if recommended by a doctor. By finding breast abnormalities in the early stages, mammograms can save lives. Women at the appropriate age can get a free mammogram through their regional breast screening program.

Is going Southern Style, with a Country Western theme and heading south to our new venue

Point Pelee National Park 1118 Point Pelee Dr. Leamington, ON N8H 3V4 October 20th, 2013 10:00 a.m.

New this year, a 5k timed run

OBITUARY

Edna Marlene Nanick

Edna Marlene Nanick, 66 years, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

OBITUARY

Jacob H. Froese

Jacob H. Froese passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 29, 2013, just days short of his 87th birthday.

Doreen Ewert

Dear mother of Bobby, Laurie (Derek), Lance and grandmother of two grandchildren. Dear sister of Linda and Jim Whittal. Predeceased by her parents, Robert and Marie Fox, her brother, Ralph Rice (Margaret) and her sister, Evelyn Metcalfe. Survived by many nieces and nephews.

A private family graveside service was held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Mental Health Association or Canadian Cancer Society.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Leamington Br. 84 Legion News

By Pat Simpson

The Seniors Dinner will be held on Wednesday, October 9. This is open to all seniors.

On October 26 the Branch will be hosting an evening of music by Wayne Jessop. He will be playing between 7-11 p.m. and plays a mix of old country and old-time rock and roll. There is no charge, so please come out and enjoy the evening.

Information is being distributed to local area schools about the poster, essay and poem contest. The Branch is hoping there is good participation from the schools. Letters will also be sent out for the Remembrance Day Parade and laying of the wreaths. Further details will follow in the weeks ahead.

Winners of Friday night fun darts on September 20 were Debbie Ouellette and Larry Evoy, with Betty Fitzpatrick

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Sept. 23: North/South - 1st Jack Warmenhoven and Eileen Edwards, 2nd Marilyn Robbins and Ruth Pike, 3rd Patricia Sanford and Ken Pryke. East/West - 1st Roger Cote and Frank Duransky, 2nd Helen Preyde and Sharon Lutz, 3rd Sally and Bob Bell. Games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Sept. 25: 1st Bob Branton and Jack Warmenhoven, 2nd Shirley Plant and Roy Trowell, 3rd Theresa Flynn and Shirley Morel, 4th Roger Cote and Bob Bell. Bridge takes place on Wednesdays at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m. For info call 519738-4939.

Harrow Bridge Club, Sept. 26: North/South - 1st Teri Ford and Pat DeNapoli, 2nd Helen Jenner and Jenny Cornwall, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Vi Major. East/West - 1st Penny Stuart and Ann Pascoe, 2nd Jan Cooper and Helen Butler, 3rd Sally Bell and Bob Bell. Bridge is played every Thursday at Harrowood, 7 p.m.

Beloved husband of Irene (Lehn) for 65 years. Loving father of Ruth Warkentin (Paul), Tom Froese (Helen), Don Froese, Kathy Franz (Rudy), Marilyn Martens ( John), Linda Moore ( Bob), Carolyn Wiens (Dennis) and Joan Willms (Gerald). Dad treasured his 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two grandsons, Justin Froese and Jeff Warkentin. He is also survived by six sisters as well as six sisters-in-law and seven brothers-in-law.

Jake enjoyed working on his farm and on a construction crew and spent much of his free time wandering in his woodlot or walking the sidewalks of Leamington. God called him home at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

A Memorial Service will be held at North Leamington United Mennonite Church, 6th Concession, on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 2 p.m. with Pastors Bruce Wiebe and Alicia Good officiating. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery to follow.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Leamington Mennonite Home.

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

and Jim Simpson taking second place. The winners on September 27 were Richard Howe and Al Durocher, with Barb Schmidt and Larry Evoy taking second place. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun on Friday evenings.

The Men’s Dart League started last Tuesday night. The Monday night league starts the Monday after Thanksgiving.

With saddened hearts we say goodbye to Doreen Ewert, who passed away at the age of 74 on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. She has finally reunited with her beloved husband, Alvin (November 2000), who she dearly missed.

Loving and devoted mother to Laurel and Luigi Di Pierdomenico, Julie Ewert, Michael and Becky Ewert. Cherished and lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Lindsey and Joel Macri, Lucy, Daniel, Lauren and EmilyAnn Di Pierdomenico, and Paul Ewert. Dearest sister to Theresa Subity (Nick, 1998) and Gary and Nancy Laporte. Stepsister to Raymond and Doris Rivard, Lynda Rivard, Roger and Pauline Rivard, Jeanette and Dominique Guilbeault, Helen and Alphonse Labonte, Linda and John Upcott, and Pat and Dick Blain. She is predeceased by her parents Arzene Laporte (1957), Zella Laporte Rivard (1997), stepfather George Rivard, brothers and sisters Ulysse Laporte (1944), Irene Jenner (1979) (the late Jack Jenner), Robert Rivard (1968), and Rene Rivard (2010). She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Doreen had a love for life, family, song and laughter that touched each of our hearts in so many ways. She instilled loyalty and devotion to family that will live on in each of us.

At Doreen’s request, cremation has taken place, and a family service was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, Leamington, on Saturday, September 21, 2013.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Cougars earn second straight shutout win

By Bryan Jessop

The senior Cardinal Carter Cougars football team has once again sent the opposition home empty handed. Celebrating the school’s homecoming, the Cougars were one point better than they were a week earlier, shutting out the St. Jospeh’s Lasers 42-0 seven days after sending the Essex Red Raiders home with a 41-0 loss. The win brings Cardinal Carter’s record to 3-0 with 104 points for and a mere two against as they prepare for their second road game Friday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. against Massey at Tecumseh Vista Academy.

The Friday, Sept. 27 homecoming started with more passing plays than usual for the Cougars’ offense and although the score remained 0-0 after their first possession, they wasted little time coming up with the game-winning play. After an unsuccessful first possession, the Lasers punted the ball to Austin Bento, who eluded a progression of St. Joe’s kick team players to find the end zone and post a 6-0 lead. Chris Dias kicked the successful PAT.

Cardinal Carter threatened to add to its lead early in the second quarter, but a bad snap at the Lasers’ five-yard line ended up as a fumble recovery for the visitors at their own 33-yard line. The Cougars forced a turnover themselves on the ensuing St. Joe’s possession however, when Matteo Del Barracco intercepted a pass and ran the ball in for another major. Another faulty snap thwarted the following PAT attempt, bringing the score to 13-0.

Josh Van Roie came up with the next intercepted pass for the hosts, running the ball to St. Joseph’s 14-yard line before being tackled. Cardinal Carter brought the ball to the one-yard line from there, where Jordan Aguiar forced his way through the Lasers’ offensive line for the fourth touchdown of the game. The rest of Dias’s PAT attempts split the uprights.

In the dying seconds of the first half, the Cougars defense forced St. Joe’s offense to again punt the ball away, eventually leading to a Tannous touchdown run

from the Lasers’ 10-yard line with 40 seconds on the game clock. The score sat at 27-0 at the halftime break.

Carter’s Adam Slikboer was given the opportunity to punt the ball late in the third quarter and made the most of it, sending the ball through the end zone for a single-point — the only scoring play of the third frame.

The hosts struck two more times in the fourth, starting with a Tannous run through a pile up of players at the yard of scrimmage and into the Lasers’ end zone. Dias played double duty on offense to finish the scoring himself, both running in another touchdown and adding his fifth PAT of the afternoon.

“Our offense really moved the ball and our defense really picked things up,” said Cougars’ co-head coach Chris Church.

Confident with its running game, the Cougars put its passing game to work to find additional means of gaining yardage.

“We believe we can run the ball against anyone, so we used some opportunities to make our passing game work too,” Church noted.

Over the next couple weeks, Cardinal Carter will focus on specific parameters of their game in preparation for bigger, more challenging opponents such as Holy Names.

“We have to be perfect against teams like Holy Names and Herman,” Church said. “There’s no question we can beat them, but we can’t make any silly errors. There are some little things to clean up.”

Carter’s senior team is also taking this week’s game

against the Mustangs seriously.

“Massey has the ability to give teams problems,” said Church.

“They can air it out,” added co-coach Mark Ficon. The Cougars will play against Holy Names at Windsor Stadium Thursday, Oct. 10 with a 5 p.m. start. One week later, they will return home for a 3 p.m. opening kickoff against the Belle River Nobles. The regular season will end at home Friday, Oct. 25 with a 3 p.m. start against Villanova. Elsewhere in Leamington high school football, the LDSS Lions established a 3-0-0 record with a 41-7 road game victory at Riverside. The Lions are in first place in the WECSSAA Arnott Division.

Photo far left - Chris Tannous eludes two would-be St. Joseph’s tacklers during a Friday, Sept. 27 WECSSAA senior boys football game at Cardinal Carter. Tannous scored two touchdowns in his team’s 42-0 win.

Cardinal Cater’s Nick Peters trips up a St. Joseph’s running back for a tackle during a Friday, Sept. 27 WECSSAA senior boys football game. The Cougars earned their second straight shutout win with a 42-0 decision.

(SUN Photos)

Midgets go 3 and 1 over two weekends

Sat. Sept. 21 the WFCU Capitals Midget team played their home opener at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex Heinz Rink. The Caps came out flying, notching three unanswered markers in the first period. Goals were scored by Eric Taylor, Brandon Turnbull and Scott Florence.

The second period was much the same as the first with the score 5-0 after two. Goals were scored by Florence and Taylor, and assists went out to Riley Enns and Florence. The boys came out flat in the third as they gave up two quick goals; however, they were able to regain momentum and keep the LaSalle Sabres at bay the remainder of the game. The final score was 5-2.

Sun. Sept. 22 the Caps travelled to Amherstburg to take on the Avalanche. Playing a solid game in net the night before, Brian Bradley got the nod to go again. After a shaky start to the game by everyone involved, a goalie change was made as Southpoint dug a 2-0 hole. Mitchell Monaco played a stellar game in net, but the Amherstburg tender was able to close the door for the rest of the game. Although strongly outplaying their opponents, the WFCU Midgets were unable to make up any ground as the final score was the same as it started 2-0.

Sat. Sept. 28 saw the Capitals make a late night road trip to Tecumseh to face the Eagles in what should be another tough contest. The Caps took the lead midway through the first on a nifty goal by Calyn Kir, setup by a pair of Noahs in Morris and Nassif.

Tecumseh evened the score with two minutes remaining in the second as the Capitals gave up their first power play goal of the season. Early in the second, Scott Florence scored an unassisted shorty. The Eagles once again would tie the game up before the end of the second. That was all the Eagles would be able to muster as the Capitals scored two unanswered goals in the third period to come out with a 4 to 2 win. Florence tabbed both goals (one even strength and one power play) with assists going to Ryan Zsebok, Matthew Taylor and Mitchell Monaco.

Sun. Sept. 29 brought the Erie Northshore Storm in for a matinée affair at the Kinsmen Heinz Rink. Both teams came out flying as the exciting first period ended scoreless, along with some fantastic netminding by the Storm goalie.

In the second period the floodgates finally opened as Southpoint came alive with four unanswered goals.

The third period saw much of the same domination by the Capitals. Erie managed to score one but the Capitals answered with two of their own. The final score was 6-1 for the Capitals. Goal scorers for the Caps were Kyle Dama (2), Zsebok (2), Florence and Riley Enns. Assists came from Matt Taylor, Tyler Dyck, Zsebok, Florence and Dama. Come out and support your local minor hockey teams. Check out their schedules at www.southpointminorhockey.com

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

Recreation Events from the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex

Visit our website: www.leamington.ca /recreation

SWIMMINGFun Zone:

- Rock ‘n Swim – Fri. Oct. 18th 7-9 pm with Music sponsored by Dr. K. Archer-Family Dental Care.

- Swimming Theme Day – Spooktacular Splash – Sun. Oct. 27th 1-3 pm Complex Pool

CHILDREN’S Programs:

Red Cross Swim Lessons, Yoga for Youth ages 9 thru 12, Indoor Soccer, Tae Kwon Do, Volleyball Academy & Girls Night Out -for girls grades 6 – 8 on Monday nights. Plus some New Ontario Gov.’t funded programs for younger children ages 2 – 6 years.

TEEN Programs:

-- Indoor Cycling Class just for TEENS on Wed. nights.

-- Volleyball Academy- will be offering a new Teen Volleyball House League for Teens ages 14 to16 on Monday nights this Winter! Start to organize your Friends to enter a Team!

-- Are you looking to be a Day Camp Counsellor? The Complex is offering a one day course Dec. 7th for Youth Leadership Training for ages 14 plus – a requirement for employment.

Shinny Hockey - each Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 – 1:30 pm Unico Arena. A great noon hour work-out. Full equipment including helmets required. Goalies play for Free. $7.50 per visit or $150.00 & HST for the season’s pass.

Warrior Fit - the ultimate Training Boot Camp to prepare yourself for Windsor Regional Hospitals “Heart Breaker Challenge.” Led by certified Can Fit Pro Trainer Andrew Hopkins, on Wednesday nights 7-8 p.m.

Open House Week Oct. 6 – 12. Members, bring along a Friend to work-out for free this week! Daily Expos October 7-11 will feature a different Tradeshow Theme each day between 9 and 1, and 4 to 8 pm. Plus, Enter to Win! a 4 night family ski package compliments of Shoreline Tours Leamington & Shanty Creek Resort, Michigan (see website for full listing of package details.) Family Ski Package valued at over $4,000! Come Exercise and Bring along a Friend. Commit to be FIT! at Leamington’s Sherk Complex.

We have something for every...body!

Reason for the preseason

For pro sports fanatics, it is a time of great — and even nerve-wracking — anticipation. It’s a time to establish expectations of either a banner year with a shot at the grand prize or a time to moan and groan about the long, painful and frustrating regular season that is fast approaching.

For the life of me, I can’t understand why.

BRYAN JESSOP

By the time you read these words, the NHL’s preseason will have come to an end. If I were to take it as seriously as some, I’d foresee a 2013-14 campaign that’s as average as can be for my Habs. Three wins, three losses, an OT loss and 22 goals both for and against. Those kind of numbers spell out midApril tragedy in hockey’s top league — a .500 record hasn’t earned anyone a playoff spot since the Kings were the only sunbelt team yet at the same time it won’t earn a promising rookie draft pick without some clever and strategic trade arrangements.

As I’ve already suggested, however, I don’t take the pre-season all that seriously. Remember the NFL in 2008? I still laugh about that year. The Detroit Lions finished the preseason with a sparkling, untarnished 4-0 record. That’s right, undefeated. The Giants, Bengals, Browns and Bills all fell victim to the Motor City’s gridiron gang, celebrating their 75th year as the Lions.

Then along came the regular season. The Lions actually didn’t lose in Week 4, but that’s only because it was their bye week. Their final record was zero wins and 16 losses, making them the first-ever NFL team to complete a season sans victory. The barrage of Jay Leno jokes were merciless and seemingly endless.

I remember a year when the Baltimore Orioles started a season 0-16. The difference was they still had 146 left to do something about that .000 winning percentage.

Sometimes I think the NFL should just skip the preseason. It seems crazy to subject players to the risk of lengthy injuries over games that mean literally nothing in the standings. Additionally, the final stretch of the regular season would be so much less confusing if there were 20 games instead of 16. The whole “a win for Cleveland will secure them a wild card playoff berth unless Pittsburgh beats Houston, Miami beats Buffalo, San Diego ties Kansas City and Jupiter starts orbiting the sun backwards” scenarios would become less prevalent.

In some leagues, I suppose the mere creation of a busy preseason could be considered strategic. In OHA junior hockey, teams are responsible for meeting with other teams to set up their own preseason games. For teams with players receiving multi-game suspensions at the end of the previous season, creating a long list of preseason games becomes beneficial, simply because they count toward said suspension.

On that note, most junior hockey teams try to set up as many preseason games as possible, perhaps to get a better idea of which rookie hopefuls will make the cut and which ones won’t. But yet again, the benefits seem minimal. Both the Junior ‘C’ Sharks and Junior ‘B’ Flyers set up only two exhibition games this year and they’re off to 3-1-0 and 6-1-0 starts, respectively (this column was written prior to Wheatley’s Sept. 30 game against Belle River).

Apparently, I’m not the only one who doesn’t take too much stock in the preseason. Such games are typically poorly attended, even in large and successful markets. A lot of fans want to see the superstars, not a roster full of unproven draft picks looking to crack the lineup or at least earn a chance to prove themselves in the AHL. Those supporting the return of NHL hockey to Quebec City are being criticized for bringing only 8,000 fans to a preseason Canadians game at the ol’ Colisee. Seriously, how many seats would be filled in Philadelphia for a preseason game between the Penguins and someone other than the Flyers? Even from the nosebleed seats, you’d be able to hear the equipment guy taping sticks. Anyway, I hope you didn’t waste too much Tylenol or harvest too many ulcers over the NHL preseason. That’s what the regular season is for.

Bantam

Majors lose to LaSalle

The Southpoint Bantam Major hockey team, sponsored by Jose’s Bar and Grill, fell 4-1 to the LaSalle Sabres on Friday night, Sept. 27, in league action.

Tyler Dillen was stellar in net and kept the game close. The kids haven’t yet found their offensive wings, but the chances continued. The Caps’ lone goal came in a goalmouth scramble and was banged home by Zack Dillen, with helpers going to Evan Loveless and Luc Ribble.

Tristen “Taco” Totaro played a very solid game at the back end for the Caps and was very physical.

The Caps next face Belle River in a midweek battle.

Jessop’s Journal

Jr. boys Cougars volleyball vs Assumption

Dante Figliomeni of the Cougars sends the ball over the net and onto the Assumption half of the court during a WECSSAA junior boys volleyball game at Cardinal Carter Tuesday, Sept. 24. The Cougars lost the first match 25-16, but bounced back to take the next two 25-11 and 25-16 for a four-point afternoon. On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Cougars swept Herman 25-18, 25-10 and 25-13. (SUN Photo)

Team Ben Hogan has perfect 10-point finish

Last week’s top scoring group in the Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores with a perfect 10-point finish was Team Ben Hogan. With 115 points they are now guaranteed an overall second-place finish for the season, as they have moved 11 points ahead of the third place team of Gene Sarazen who finished dead last, picking up only a single point for their total of 104.

The left-handed team of Bob Charles had a big night collecting 9 points to move within just 2 of fifth place Team Sam Snead who had a disappointing 5-point evening to finish with a total of 90.

Team Bobby Jones is waiting to collect their first place trophy and prizes in two weeks time. Their 8-point evening gives them a grand total of 143 and a 28-point lead over the team of Ben Hogan. Team Arnold Palmer had a 7-point night, which gives them a season total of 97 and virtually assures them of a fourth place finish over the team of Sam Snead.

The other four teams of Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, Harry Vardon and last year’s champions Tom Watson are all sitting way back on the driving range with totals of 66 or less points.

Wray Pollock pulled off a big surprise, hitting the longest drive of the day on hole #7. And, usually one of the longest drivers, Ward Hutchins showed his delicate side making the longest putt of anyone on hole

#9. Another two big hitters, Martin Morphet and Kevin Babkirk, were the closestto-the-pin winners hitting them tight on the third and fifth holes.

Ward Hutchins and Rick Guenther had the best scores of the night with their one under par rounds of 34, while Brian Humphreys and Martin Morphet were right behind them with even par scores of 35. Doug Hinchcliffe was the low new player of the night with a net 30, while Vic Penner was just one back at net 31.

The final Dinner and Awards Night presentation

is coming up next Thursday, October 10, at Flamingo’s on the water at Erie Shores. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will follow at 6:30, and there is a very generous prize table compliments of Pierre Marcotte and the Leamington Canadian Tire Store.

As a count of those participating is very important, please call 519-326-4231 ext. 22 and let them know if you are coming out that evening. Remember, there is no cost for this meal as it was already included in the price of the league entry fee paid at the beginning of the year.

Atom Minors endure rough weekend

The Gabriele Brand Source Home Furnishing Atom Minor hockey team had a rough go this past weekend.

On Fri. Sept. 27, Southpoint hosted the Belle River Junior Canadiens AA team. Belle River came out flying and took control of the game early, scoring three times in the first period.

The second period saw much of the same as Belle River scored three again, then two more in the third. Despite the score, Dane Price played his third outstanding game in a row and saw 36 shots come his way.

On Sun. Sept. 29, Southpoint traveled to LaSalle to face the Sabres, another AA team. The Capitals came out with some fire this night by being aggressive and keeping their feet moving.

LaSalle got onto the board late in the first when they put a shot passed a screened Jarett Boisvert, who also had another good game between the pipes.

LaSalle took a 3-0 lead into the third, then finished off the Capitals with three more goals as the Caps started to get out of position.

The Capitals have to know that the coaches are seeing improvement, but they still need to work hard and play position for three full periods. There was some good hustle and hard work from everyone throughout the weekend.

The Gabriele Brand Source Home Furnishing Atom Minors see their next action on Fri. Oct. 4 against Erie Northshore at 7:10 p.m. on the Unico rink, then Sat. Oct. 5 in Amherstburg at 4:00 p.m.

Golden Years mini golf

There were 37 people out on the course at Colasanti’s on Thurs. Sept. 26, who sank a total of 48 aces over 36 holes. Leading the way with 4 aces were Frank Lasi and Iggy Arner, followed closely by Art Sweet, Pete Daudin, Lloyd Honey and Gerald Wilkinson with 3 aces apiece. Picking up 2 aces each were Herb Ascott, Kathy Bradley, Laurie Hylton, Barb Murphy, Al Stockwell and Arnold Sweet. Sixteen people also dropped 1 ace each.

Gerald Wilkinson shot a 16 for 9 holes, followed by Bill Mayville, Glen McIntosh, Frank Lasi and Iggy Arner with 17.

The two people with the best score for 18 holes were Gerry Wilkinson and Frank Lasi with 34, followed by Bill Mayville with 36. Lloyd Honey, Pete Daudlin, Laurie Hylton and Bill Taylor were close behind with 37.

Gerald Wilkinson had the best score of the day for 36 holes with 72, followed by Lloyd Honey and Pete Daudlin with 74. Bill Mayville had 75, Laurie Hylton 76, Bill Taylor 77 and Iggy Arner 77.

Team 12 finished in first with 225 (Bill Mayvill, Frank Lasi, Lloyd Honey). Second place went to Team 6 with 243 (Julia Kos, Cam Keith, Al Stockwell, Bill Taylor). Third place went to Team 2 with 244 (Eileen MacIntosh, Iggy Arner, Herb Ascott).

Play continues on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

Sharks hammer Belle River Habs in fourth straight victory

By Bryan Jessop

Despite being the team that faced off for its third game in four nights, the Wheatley Sharks were the more energetic force in a Monday, Sept. 30 home-ice win against the Belle River Canadiens.

The Sharks finished September with a bang and despite trailing twice, came out on top in a 7-3 decision against the Canadiens. The two sides appeared evenly-matched in the first period, where Belle River carried a slight advantage in momentum thanks to more power play opportunities. Jordan Luciw batted a bouncing puck past Sharks goalie Conner MacKinnon from the left of his crease seconds after a Sharks penalty expired about three minutes into the game. A balance of persistence and patience paid off for the Sharks to the tune of an Eric Rivard snap shot that found the top right corner of Scott Tricker’s net just before the opening frame’s midway mark. Sebastian Kanally assisted on the equalizer for his first of four points on the night.

Belle River’s Brenden Crundwell gave his team a 2-1 lead by finding the bottom left corner of MacKinnon’s net during an offensive rush at the 2:28 point of the second period. The advantage ran a course of exactly one minute, before Kanally blasted a shot past Tricker while charging toward the Canadiens’ net from the left side. Frank Ciacelli and Austin Fontaine drew assists.

Fontaine got creative just before the game’s midway mark, sliding an ice-level shot from behind the goal line ahead to hit the back of Tricker’s left skate and into the net after taking passes from Brett Babkirk and Kanally. The game-winner came during a Sharks power play, where Austin Thompson took a feed from Cale Phibbs and sent the puck across the crease and onto the stick of Kanally, who wasted no time burying the puck past a hapless Belle River netminder.

Wheatley struck again on the man advantage with a deflected blast that eluded Tricker. The goal was Brett Bowman’s third of the year, assisted by Mike Reid and Travis Campbell. Belle River responded with its only power play tally of the game on a Kody Gagnon wrist shot from inside the blue line that bounced past a screened MacKinnon.

five on the power play. Belle River scored once on eight man advantages.

The win complimented a pair of road game victories against fellow Chatham-Kent rivals — a 5-0 Friday, Sept. 27 shutout win for MacKinnon in Dresden and a 7-4 win Sunday, Sept. 29 win in Blenheim against the Blades.

“The boys are buying into our systems and concepts and it’s paying off,” explained Sharks head coach Ken Galerno.

“We’ve been moving the puck as well as we have in a few years. It was a really positive two points for us against Belle River. It’s nice to send a message and get them early in the season.”

The marathon segment of the schedule will continue for the Sharks with a Wednesday, Oct. 2 contest in Mooretown against the Flags — Wheatley’s fourth game in six days. The next home game for the Sharks will be Monday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. against the Wallaceburg Lakers.

The Sept. 30 win pulled the Sharks into an eight-point tie for second place with the Canadiens with two games in hand favouring Wheatley. As of Tuesday morning, the Essex 73’s sat in first place with 12 points and a perfect 6-0-0 record.

The Sharks kept a desperate Belle River team at arm’s length throughout the third while adding another pair of insurance goals. Brendan Anger found the back of the net with a wrist shot from between the far ends of the faceoff circles with helpers credited to Jon Woelk and Babkirk. Bowman capped the scoring with a backhand shot that caught Tricker off guard with 1:43 remaining, assisted by Thomas Virban. Wheatley outshot their guests 38-28 while going two-for-

Jimmy Ciacelli of the Wheatley Sharks (right) and Belle River’s Michael Long contend for control of the puck during a Monday, Sept. 30 game at Wheatley Area Arena.

Wheatley’s Jon Woelk battles two Belle River players for control of the puck deep in the Canadiens’ zone during first period action of a Monday, Sept. 30 game at Wheatley Area Arena. The Sharks won 7-3 to extend their winning streak to four games.

(SUN Photos by Bryan Jessop)

Eric Rivard of the Sharks drops the gloves and exchanges punches with Belle River’s Mike Ditty during the second period.

Austin Thompson of the Sharks tries to jam the puck past Belle River goalie Scott Tricker during the second period of a Monday, Sept. 30 game at Wheatley Area Arena. The Sharks bounced back from two one-goal deficits to win 7-3.

Young participants having a fun time in the popular Kindernastics class led by Level 3 Ontario Gymnastics Association Coach Debbie Mummery (background) and Jessica George (foreground), OSRCF Program Convenor for the Complex.

Grant makes new Sporty Tots programs possible

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

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

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

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

Calvary Church

North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am

BAPTIST

Calvary Baptist Church

475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-326-0876

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

First Baptist Church

3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372

Sunday Worship 10:45 am

Heritage Baptist Church

555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley 519-300-1400

Pastor Francisco Penner

Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church

589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994

Sunday Worship 11 am L

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

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

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church

311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services

9:30 am (Germ), 10:30 am (Eng)

Sonshine Lutheran

194 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-398-8179

Thurs. Bible Study 7 pm Worship Sercvice Every Sun.10 am

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services

10:50 am (Summer 10 am)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734

Sunday Worship Services 9:15 am (German), 10:45 am (English)

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

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

Sunday Worship 9:45 am

Summer Worship Services 9:30 am (German), 10:15 am (English)

Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605

1 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am

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

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

South Point Community Church 55A Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-1858

Sunday Gatherings 10 am

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

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

PENTECOSTAL

FGT Family Church

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

Sunday Worship 9:15 am, 11 am

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

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

English/Spanish 6:30 pm

Templo Christiano De Leamington

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

Sunday Worship Services 3 pm

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

United Pentecostal Church

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

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

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

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am.(English) 10:30 am (English/Children’s Liturgy)

10:30 am (OLBS, Wheatley, English) 3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (Youth)

St. Joseph’s Church

310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)

Sunday Masses: 9 am (Italian, English) Noon (Portuguese, English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

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

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel

88 Setterington Street

Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

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

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

Mersea United Church 1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am

An Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund Grant (OSRCF) has allowed the Leamington Department of Culture & Recreation to add some new programs for young children ages 2-6 years.

The Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex is now offering Sporty Tots on Thursday mornings, Parent & Tot Indoor Soccer and TeeBall on Saturday mornings, and Kindernastics in the early evening on Monday, Tuesday mornings, and Saturday mornings. “We have added a few extra time slots due to good responses to these programs geared to young children,” said Dave Orshinsky, Recreation Facility Coordinator.

Bantam Minors win, lose

On Fri. Sept. 27 the Reid Funeral Home Bantam Minors hosted the Essex Ravens at the Heinz rink. The game got off to a quick start with back and forth action from both teams. Essex struck first by capitalizing on a Southpoint hooking penalty early in the period. Southpoint rallied with 1:54 remaining in the period when Brett Thomas found the puck in a crowded crease and fired it past the Essex goalkeeper with assistance from Mason Gow and Joseph Alfano.

Southpoint played a strong second period with several excellent scoring opportunities, also killing off several penalties. With just over 5 minutes remaining in the second the Ravens added another goal to take a 2-1 lead going into the third.

Southpoint came out on fire in the third when Andrew Collier and Jeron Kir connected with some precision passes to feed Carter Mastronardi, who buried the puck. Southpoint kept coming on strong, allowing Mason Gow to find the back of the net with some help from Jeron Kir and Carter Mastronardi with just 2:53 remaining in the game.

The final minutes saw Southpoint killing off a tripping penalty and a 6-on-5 attack by Essex. Southpoint netminder Matthew Ciliska closed the gates, stopping 16 of the 18 shots from the Ravens and earning a 3-2 victory for Southpoint.

Sunday the 29th had the Capitals heading to Belle River to take on the Canadiens. The

Canadiens opened the scoring late in the first, closing out the period with a 1-0 lead.

Southpoint responded with a quick goal in the second when Jeron Kir fed a pass through the defender that Carter Mastronardi placed under the crossbar. Southpoint turnovers cost them precious time in their own end that Belle River used to net two more goals before the second period ended.

Southpoint goalie Tristan Edmondson played a strong game and ensured a scoreless third period, turning away 35 of 38 shots over the course of the game. The game ended with a 3-1 win for the Canadiens.

The Lightning’s Samuel Dyck attempts to drive the ball past two Leamington defenders during a WECSSAA senior boys volleyball game at UMEI Thursday, Sept. 26. The visiting Lions, playing their first match of the season, won straight sets in scores of 25-12, 25-15 and 25-11. The Lightning were previously swept by Assumption and Harrow.

2013 Kidney Walk

raises over $30,000

The 2013 Kidney Walk was a huge success with over 120 people from WindsorEssex and Chatham-Kent raising more than $30,000 for the Kidney Foundation of Canada. This year’s walk was held Sun. Sept. 22 and took participants along 5 kilometres of the Ganatchio Trail.

A local team was recognized as top fundraisers at this year’s walk. The team, the Wheatley Wizzers, raised $4,608 for the Kidney Foundation of Canada by hosting a pig roast in August and through sponsorships for the walk. Team captain Tracy Buchenauer was top individual fundraiser with a total of $2,730. Tracy has been the recipient of two kidney transplants, one in 1996 and the other in 2011. Supporting team members are Tracy’s family and friends, Cara Flaming, Sharon Jordan, Stephanie Hodgson, Darlyne Hodgson, Liisa Pere, Linda Niehus, Cori Recker, Jane Murray, Denise Beleutz, Marci Hodgson and Allison Siddall.

The Kidney Foundation’s annual Kidney Walk is a pledge-based walk focused on raising awareness about kidney health and organ donation. But the walk is more

than just a fundraiser. Families and friends join hands to celebrate new beginnings, to remember loved ones, and to honour those living with kidney disease. Kidney patients walk beside transplant recipients, donors, donor families and members of health care teams. With each step, awareness is raised about kidney disease.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada carries out tremendous work in the areas of research, prevention, patient services and advocacy. But, as anyone who has been affected by the disease can attest, there is still more to be done to help ease the burden of kidney disease.

Fifty years ago there was no hope for people living with kidney disease. Dialysis has vastly improved throughout the years but it is not a cure.

Transplantation is the preferred treatment option for many, and while it isn’t a cure either, it can drastically improve the lives of those with kidney disease.

The need for organ donation awareness and registration continues to grow. One person has the ability to save up to 8 lives. To say “yes” to organ donation and register to be a donor go to beadonor.ca

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

The Wheatley Wizzers were top fundraisers at the 2013 Kidney Walk held Sept. 22 in Windsor. They collectively raised $4,608 for the Kidney Foundation. Team members are, front row left to right: Linda Niehus, Cori Recker, team captain Tracy Buchenauer (recipient of two kidney transplants, 1996 and 2011), Jane Murray. Back row: Cara Flaming (kidney donor), Sharon Jordan, Allison Siddall (kidney donor), Stephanie Hodgson, Darlyne Hodgson, Liisa Pere. Absent from photo are Denise Beleutz and Marci Hodgson. (Photo by Ted Koske of Henry’s)

Mon. Oct. 7thRetirees/Senior’s Lifestyle Expo

Tues. Oct. 8thHealth and Wellness Expo

Wed. Oct. 9thSmall Business Expo - Health, Beauty & Cosmetics, Gifts, etc.

Annual in motion Walk - join local schools & businesses

Everyone is invited to walk the Trail (meet straight out from the Front Doors of the Complex) Walk from 12:15 - 12:45 pm

Thurs. Oct.10thFood and Nutritional News Expo

Fri. Oct.11thKids’ Corner Expo during the P.A. Day

Kids Inflatable sponsored by John Paterson, Worldsource Financial Management

Cougars bounce back vs Aigles

By Bryan Jessop

Cardinal Carter’s junior football team has proven that size matters.

In their home opener, the Cougars rebounded from two deficits in a 28-12 victory over the L’Essor Aigles (Eagles) Tuesday, Sept. 24. Success finding the end zone in the fourth quarter came courtesy of the hosts’ formidable offensive line, clearing a path for running backs to account for 21 of the team’s 28 points.

“I’m very proud of them,” said junior Cougars head coach Mark Renaud. “L’Essor’s a tough team and it was a very physical game. Our strength is in our offensive line, without a doubt.”

The first half was by far the more frustrating 50 per cent of the game for Cardinal Carter, who turned the ball over on downs at the L’Essor six-yard line after making a lengthy drive late in the first quarter. Results were much the same early in the second quarter, where the Cougars advanced as far as the Aigles’ five-yard line before giving the ball away on downs.

L’Essor’s offense pieced together a short pass and long run for the first major of the game, although the extra-point kick attempt was blocked to bring the score to 6-0.

On Cardinal Carter’s following possession, the ball was advanced to as far as L’Essor’s 10-yard line before the ball was again surrendered on downs.

The two field goal difference appeared poised to stand for the halftime break, but a Cody Rankin pass to Chase Hickson on the final play of the second quarter ended with a run into the end zone for a 6-6 deadlock. Kiefer Simpson booted the successful PAT for a 7-6 Cougars lead to start the third quarter.

The Aigles recaptured their one-score lead in the third quarter with a drive that ended in a two-yard push into the Cougars’ end zone. The visitors opted for a two-point conversion attempt, but were denied when Rankin batted the pass away from L’Essor’s intended receiver.

The Aigles’ defense began showing signs of fatigue through the final 12 minutes. The first play of the fourth quarter was a James Saba run where he broke multiple tackles en route to his sprint into the end zone. Simpson again kicked the PAT for a 14-12 advantage. Shortly afterwards, the Cougars’ defense pounced on an Aigles fumble to turn the ball over on the visitors’ 47-yard line.

Daniel Metcalfe added to Cardinal Carter’s lead by muscling his way through a group of defensive backs for another touchdown complimented by a Simpson PAT. On the Cougars next possession, Saba struck again with a run starting from his team’s 30-yard line to finish the scoring. Simpson added the one-pointer to go fourfor-four on PAT kicks.

Austin Camire caught a tipped pass for an interception with about two-and-ahalf minutes remaining, but L’Essor took the ball back on the next play by recovering a Cougars’ fumble. Cardinal Carter’s defense however slammed the door on remaining scoring attempts.

The junior Cougars will spend the next couple weeks on the road, beginning with a Tuesday, Oct. 1 match at St. Anne starting at 4 p.m.

One week later — Oct. 8 — the Cougars will face Herman, also with a 4 p.m. kickoff. Cardinal Carter will return home for a Tuesday, Oct. 15 4 p.m. game against Essex.

James Saba of the Cougars tries to run through a hole found in a wall of players during a Cougars junior football game against the L’Essor Aigles Tuesday, Sept. 24. Saba ran in two touchdowns for his team’s 28-12 win.

Daniel Metcalfe tackles a L’Essor running back during the first quarter of a WECSSAA junior football game at Cardinal Carter Tuesday, Sept. 24. The Cougars trailed twice, but stormed back for a 28-12 win.

(SUN Photos)

What a day Mother Nature offered the Progs Golf League for their grand finale Sept. 24 at Erie Shores Golf Club! Beautiful skies and mid to upper 60s brightened the day. Betting was furious on who would be the best team. All team handicaps equaled 54 or 55. On this day, one team surpassed all the others by 9 points. Steve O’Hara led his team with a +9, followed closely by steady Henry Hildebrandt with +8, a solid +2 by Brian Plumb, and an unlikely -1 by Fred Klassen.

In second place, totaling +9, were Ken Luxford (+3), Bob Park (+3), Ed Schachowskoy (+4) and Roger Cote (-1).

Not far behind, in third place, were Dan McQueen (-3), Mel Davey (+2), the miraculous Bill Conn (+5) and Gary Alderson (+3).

Only 3 team skins held up, worth $100 each.

Bill Conn shared his winnings for his birdie on hole #1, while Brian Plumb (hole #2) and Jeff Brown (hole #6) split their winnings with their respective teams.

Many special awards were handed out as well. The league’s most consistent golfer this year was earned by Garth Dennerley. Norm Beattie was rewarded for being present on all 13 weeks of Progs played. Bob Park claimed the prize for win-

ning the least amount of money. Unfortunately Bill Slater was away, for he truly earned the award because he won absolutely NOTHING. Greg Gare cruised in with a -13 to run away with the worst minus score for the year. Since no one can win more than one award, Bill Kelly posted the highest plus score for the year at +11. Henry Hildebrandt captured the most Fed Ex points (47), with Tom Miehl sneaking in at number 2 (29), just ahead of Bill Kelly’s 28 points. Henry Hildebrandt also earned the most money over the year, winning $157. Being on the winning team most often this season, with 7, was Brett Madden. Everyone wanted to be on Brett’s team. Even though Barry Miller wasn’t on many winning teams, he didn’t need to be with his 5 winning skins. That was the most of any of the proggers. Finally, in the season-long skins, Fred Klassen notched a true eagle on #2 and Joe Vehoeven scored a net 2 on the long par 4, 18. These scores were not tied by anyone. This was a rain soaked year for sure, but the proggers still got to play enough, mostly through the efforts of Erie Shores’ superior

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greens staff. From Mile Toth down to each and every single worker, the Progs Golf League thanks you so much for your relentless efforts to keep the course in the best condition. There are no finer fairways in the county than Erie Shores. Much of that can be attributed to the divot volunteers, led by Wayne Quinn. Without their weekly efforts, everyone would have a difficult time finding a flat, clean surface. Thank you, gentlemen.

With the opening of the Flamingo Restaurant at the course last year, members have found a special place to gather and share golf stories. Bill and Stacey, owners of Flamingos, have surpassed expectations with great food and drink. Any special requests have never been denied. They have not only serviced the members of Erie Shores but the general public and many tourists. Members are elated that Flamingo is part of Erie Shores.

The league recognizes the contributions of all of our board members who were instrumental in bringing Flamingos to Erie Shores. They are constructive, positive individuals who are striving to build our golf course to be the best it can be. For this to happen, Erie Shores relies on its members. We have so many volunteers that care for the gardens, help with maintenance and donate their time and money to improve the quality of Erie Shores.

New members are invited to join Erie Shores family of golfers. A super deal, valid until the end of October, offers a significant reduction in green fees, plus if a members sponsors you then that member also gets to take advantage of the offer. This is a great time to be part of a great golf course. Be part of the action and the community.

From left to right are Gary Alderson, Dan McQueen, Bill Conn and Mel Davey, the third place Progs team.

First place Progs team consisted of Fred Klassen, left, and Steve O’Hara, along with Henry Hildebrandt and Brian Plumb who are absent from the photo.

Second place Progs team, from left to right, are Roger Cote, Ken Luxford, Ed Schachowskoy and Bob Park.

Ladies 18-hole league holds closing day

The

Low Gross Flight A: 1st Deb Dunmore, 2nd Lynne

Towle, 3rd Linda Segedin, 4th Diana Jones, 5th Nancy Flynn, 6th Sherri Michaelis.

Low Gross Flight B: 1st Lisa Sawatzky, 2nd Judy Butler, 3rd Sue O’Hara, 4th Essie Gulliver, 5th Jo-Anne Smith, 6th Mary Hrynewich, 7th Emily Oldenburg.

Low Gross Flight C: 1st Lynda McAnally, 2nd Louise Gagne, 3rd Gloria Thiessen, 4th Gail Brown.

Most Pars per Flight A: 1st Annie Pump, 2nd Carol Quinn, 3rd Lisa Fehr, 4th Mary Wilson, 5th Tym Brannagan, 6th Beth Conn.

Most Pars per Flight B: 1st Anne Badz, 2nd Carolyn Kelly, 3rd Lieta Vines, 4th Ann Johnston, 5th Erika Grabb, 6th Jan Pearson.

Most Pars per Flight C: 1st Muriel Davey, 2nd Cheryl Rutgers, 3rd Mary Lappan, 4th Terry Perkes.

Most Chip-Ins for Field: 1st Anne Badz with 8; 2nd Annie Pump and Lieta Vines with 6.

The 2013 R.C.G.A. winner was Carol Quinn with 289. Runners-up were Louise Gagne, Annie Pump and Deb Dunmore with 290.

The Most Improved Handicap winner annually is presented with a lovely gift from Jan Pearson. The winner this year was Carolyn Kelly.

Break 90 Pins were awarded to Mary Wilson and Lisa Fehr.

The September player of the month was Mary Hrynewich.

Monkey/Crazy golf winners on Sept. 24 were Lynne Towle, Jan Pearson, Jo-Anne Smith and Mary Hrynewich. Runners-up were Debbie Dunmore, Carolyn Kelly, Ilene Roberts and Muriel Davey.

There were 39 golf balls given out to the August and September weekly game winners.

The winners of the Erie Shores 18-hole ladies league held their closing day Sept. 24. Winners of the day’s Monkey/Crazy golf game were, from left to right, Jan Pearson, Mary Hrynewich, Jo-Anne Smith and Lynn Towle.

Jo-Anne Smith (left) was the extra draw winner at the Erie Shores 18-hole ladies league closing day. Mary Hrynewich (right) was the Unico September player of the month.

Most anglers obeyed the rules

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) laid 73 charges and issued 89 warnings during sport fisheries enforcement patrols this summer on area waterways.

Conservation officers with the Lake Erie Enforcement Unit checked 935 resident anglers and 290 non-resident anglers within the Essex County and Chatham-Kent waters of Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair and the Detroit and St. Clair rivers. Overall compliance with Ontario’s sport fishing and public safety-related laws was 87%.

Charges and warnings were issued for the following offences: over the limits of walleye and smallmouth bass; transporting illegally caught fish; skinning fish so species could not be readily identified; fishing without a licence; failing to carry a fishing licence on person; angling with more than the permitted number of lines; liquor-related violations; littering on public waters.

Some investigations are ongoing and additional charges are pending. Fishing equipment and fish were also seized during the enforcement activities.

Match Play Mulligan Cup Series

Sat. Sept. 21 marked the beginning of Erie Shores Annual Match Play Mulligan Cup Series. Unfortunately, Friday night produced quite a bit of rain which hampered the golf. Many of the groups completed the first 18, while some completed only 9, and a couple of groups decided to play 36 on Sunday. Regardless of the conditions, all matches were completed at the end of Sunday.

On the first 18, the nines were divided into best score of each team, and the second nine was an alternate shot. In the first match, Don Mensch and Norm Beattie (Green team) combated fiercely with Earl Dunmore and Greg Dunmore (Black team). Neither team wilted under the pressure and ended up splitting the point.

Match 2 was entertainment at its finest, pitting, in Green, lefty Gary Alderson and Wayne Quinn against lucky Ken Luxford and power hitter Kevin Shaften. This match was decided on the 18th hole with team Black nipping the Alderson-Quinn tandem by one up.

The Green team next sent up, to redeem themselves, Buzz Rowen and Ron Koop versus Guy McIntyre and Dan Adams. Friendships were tossed aside as both teams battled to a tie. Once again the point was split and the Black team led 2 to 1.

Next up for the Green team was Darryl Brummel and Frank Gow. The Black team showcased Brett Madden and Tom Miehl. This match seesawed back and forth until hole 17. Brett Madden confused Darryl by stating that Frank’s drive was on the fairway. Feeling confident, Darryl smacked the wrong ball. Frank’s drive was in the rough, just off the fairway. This resulted in a 2-stroke penalty and a stunning victory for team Black. The lead was now 3 to 1 for Black.

In another close match, the Black team of Gary McRae and George Turnbull bested Don Chalcraft and Bob “the deer slayer” Park. George and Bob had been playing well. Don, although not a long hitter, is usually in the fairway while Gary hits it a fair distance. Black 4 to 1.

In the final match of Day 1, Garth Dennerley and Bill Stackpoole were Green with envy how the Black knights of Heinz Kossempel and Henry Hildebrandt captured another point. Black 5 to 1.

On Day 2, all the matches were one-on-one. Dan Adams nipped Gary Alderson. Another point Black. Heinz Kossempel edged Norm Beattie. More points for Black. Wayne Quinn was happy to split a point with Tom Miehl. The never-aging Garth Dennerley came from 4 points down to smash Kevin Shaften. The Green team was starting to make a comeback with Ron Koop clipping Guy McIntyre. Frank Gow continued the surge by making lucky Ken Luxford unlucky. However, that was the end of it as the Black team won all other matches. George Turnbull, in a revenge match from last year, cleaned up on Darryl Brummel. Earl Dunmore, Henry Hildebrandt, Gary McRae and Greg Dunmore sealed the deal against Don Chalcraft, Bob Park, Don Mensch and Bill Stackpoole respectively.

The final tally: Black 13.5 and Red 4.5.

Team Black emerged as victors of Erie Shores Annual Match Play Mulligan Cup Series. Team members, back row left to right: Ken

Luxford, Guy McIntrye, Brett Madden, Henry Hildebrandt, Gary McRae, Heinz Kosempel, Kevin Shaften, Tom Miehl, Dan Adams, Earl Dunmore. Seated in front: George Turnbull (left), Greg Dunmore.

Senior golf season winds up with big turnout

By Gordon Wonnick

Monday, September 23 was the last day for the Erie Shores Senior Golf League for this year and what a great day it was. The weather was beautiful, the course was in its usual terrific condition and there were 93 participants, 27 of which were guests. In addition, all participants enjoyed a free rib lunch and many prizes were donated and raffled. Many thanks to all who donated the prizes. The 27 guests were in addition to the non-club members that already belong as members of the Seniors League. This is very encouraging because some of the 27 will likely join the league next year.

In the competitions the results are as follows:

In the 50/50 draw Dave Wilkinson won first prize and Jim Whittle took second.

Closest to the pin on hole 3 was George Turnbull and Bob Dick was closest on hole 16.

Longest putts for the day, where there normally are two, due to some logistical quirks there ended up being a raft of longest putt holes. The winners were Pat Irwin on hole 5, Kevin Shaften on 11, Richard Humber on 12, Greg Dunmore on 13, Phil Romualdi on 14, Jim Hodgkins on 16 and Barry Power on 17.

In the team competitions: 1st place - Kevin Shaften, Ross Clark, Tim Dobson and Roger Hodgson; 2nd - Henry Hildebrandt, Larry Dunmore, Will Patkau and Darryl Brummel; 3rd - Bob Park, George Turnbull, Ejaz Qureshi and Ed Tiessen; 4th - Greg Dunmore, Brett Madden, Jim Hodgkins and Willy Krahn.

This being the last article for this year, we would like to acknowledge Ken Luxford and his committee of George Turnbull, Gary Alderson, Don Chalcraft and Bob Park who did a great job organizing and building the league this year. Thanks, guys.

It has been fun reporting on this league this year and I look forward to seeing you in 2014.

Rhine Danube bowling results

The following are the scores for the Rhine Danube Bowling League for Sept. 16.

Games Over 200: O. Wolf 243, 209, H. Kosempel 214, G. Garnham 209, 203, 235, J. Valade 243, C. Kosempel 201, 210, A. Smith 201.

Series Over 550: C. Kosempel 590, O. Wolf 618, H. Kosempel 603, G. Garnham 647.

Standings: Taki’s 12, Rhine Danube 9, Dickau’s 7, Weil’s 5, Unico 5, Fittler 4.

You can’t win them all.

The Leamington Flyers were no exception to the rule, as they dropped a 2-1 decision to the visiting LaSalle Vipers Thursday, Sept. 26 for their first loss in the 2013-14 campaign. Twenty-four hours earlier, the Vipers also dealt the first loss of the season for the Strathroy Rockets in a 7-1 decision, leaving the Vipers as the only Western Conference team yet to lose in regulation.

With the loss, the Flyers stood five points behind LaSalle, although Leamington held two games in hand. The Rockets, who had played one game more than the Flyers as of Friday, Sept. 27, were two points behind Leamington in third.

The Flyers and Vipers were evenly-matched statistically, as both registered 29 shots and both went zero-for-five on the power play during the first meeting of the regular season between the Essex County rivals.

Tony Spidalieri scored Leamington’s only goal of the game just beyond the 13-minute mark of the

opening frame, racing into the Vipers’ crease to poke a loose puck that goalie Cameron Zanussi thought he had smothered over the goal line. Former Viper Dylan Seguin was credited with an assist, as was Leamington veteran Mitch Amante.

The Flyers were not as productive as usual on special teams, proving unable to construct much in the way of scoring opportunities against Zanussi while on the man advantage. The Vipers evened the score at 1-1 with 1:33 on the first-period clock just after a Leamington minor penalty expired. Aaron Luchuk buried a rebounding puck into Austyn Roudebush’s lower left corner after he made a close-range save against Conner Rosaasen with heavy traffic in the crease.

The second period was quiet on the scoreboard, with neither team proving able to break the stalemate. The Vipers had a chance to take a 2-1 lead into the second intermission with a five-on-three advantage that ran a minute and seven seconds, but Leamington’s effective defensive wall kept the score deadlocked. One shot at Zanussi’s net deflected off the top of the crossbar.

Flyers suffer first loss of season

By Bryan Jessop

Ben Hanus potted the game-winner after 55 seconds of play in the third, slipping an ice-level, sharp-angle shot past Roudebush just before the Flyers net was knocked off its moorings. Leamington made valiant attempts to even the score — pulling Roudebush for the extra attacker with just under a minute remaining — but were mostly unable to challenge Zanussi.

“I’ve got to give credit where credit is due. They outplayed and outhustled us,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “We tried to get too fancy — our effort wasn’t channeled in the right direction. We had one guy trying to beat three of theirs, and you just can’t do that. It was only the sixth game, but it’s something the boys should take notice of.”

The next match for the Flyers was a Saturday, Sept. 28 road game against the third-place Rockets in a battle between teams looking to avoid two-game losing streaks. The Flyers won the game in a 4-2 final. Amante, Nathan Opblinger, J.P. Grineau and Chris Scott scored for Leamington, who trailed 1-0 to start the second period and broke a 2-2 tie at the four-minute mark of the third.

Leamington’s next home game will be played Thursday, Oct. 3 with a 7:10 p.m. start against the defending GOJHL champion London Nationals. The Nationals tripped out of the starting gate with three straight losses — including a 5-1 season-opening defeat at the hands of the Flyers — but have since rebounded with three/four consecutive victories.

rest of the west

On Wednesday of last week, the Nationals made it three in a row with a 5-2 win over Lambton Shores while LaSalle broke Strathroy’s winning streak with a 7-1 victory. While the Vipers and Flyers went head-to-head, the St. Thomas Stars nipped the Sarnia Legionnaires 2-1. On Friday, London extended its winning streak to four with a

6-3 victory over St. Marys while Chatham defeated St. Thomas 6-1. Saturday games included a 5-2 win for Lambton Shores over St. Marys, followed by a 5-4 overtime Sunday win for Sarnia over Chatham. Also on Sunday, Strathroy defeated Lambton Shores 5-2.

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off a Vipers player with one arm while maintaining control of the puck with the other as he crosses the LaSalle blue line during a Thursday, Sept. 26 GOJHL game. Spidalieri scored the Flyers’ only goal in a 2-1 loss.( Sun

Leamington’s Kyle Shaw is chased by former teammate Brett Langlois as he carries the puck into the LaSalle zone during a Thrusday, Sept. 26 Western Confernece game at Heinz Arena. The Flyers suffered their first loss of the season in a 2-1 decision. (Sun photo)

Dylan Seguin of the Flyers, a former Viper, fends off Nicolas Crescenzi of LaSalle while carrying the puck around the Vipers’ net during a Thursday, Sept. 26 GOJHL Western Conference game at Heinz Arena. Seguin assisted on the Flyers’ only goal in a 2-1 loss to the Vipers. (Sun photo)

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LDSS senior girls basketball

Top photo - Shaelyn Bell of Leamington tries to maneuver around a Massey defender during a WECSSAA Tier II senior girls basketball game at LDSS Thursday, Sept. 26. The Lions led 13-7 and 25-16 at the first two buzzers, but the Mustangs pulled to within three points to start the fourth quarter. Leamington stepped up its game in the final eight minutes for a 45-37 win. In their first game of the season — Tuesday, Sept. 24 — the Lions cruised past Kennedy 50-17.

Bottom photo - Leamington’s Jocelyn Mastronardi performs a successful layup during a WECSSAA Tier II senior girls basketball game against the visiting Massey Mustangs.

(SUN Photos by Bryan Jessop)

Top photo - Lisa

of the Lions

keeps a close eye on a Massey ball carrier during a WECSSAA Tier II junior girls basketball game at LDSS Thursday, Sept. 26. The Lions had an off day offensively, losing to their guests 41-4. In their season opener, the Leamington juniors lost 39-19 against Kennedy.

Left - Leamington’s Chloe Bell reaches ahead to intercept a Massey player’s shot in the final seconds of a WECSSAA Tier II junior girls basketball game.

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LEAMINGTON ONTARIO, CANADA

THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND FILING OF THE PHASE 1 & 2 REPORT

MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SEACLIFF DRIVE EAST WIDENING AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

The Municipality of Leamington initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Seacliff Drive East (Cherry Lane to County Road 33) Widening and Roadway Improvements project in July of 2005. A Public Information Centre (P.I.C #1) was held on September 22, 2005 for the purpose of presenting the project and preffered alternative for improvement. A second P.I.C #2 was held November 25, 2009 at which time the Municipality presented the revised preferred alternative road layout which comprised of a three lane road section (two lanes with a centre turn lane), bike lanes on both sides of the road, new storm sewers and street lighting.

The nature of the recommended undertaking is such that the project is being conducted as a Schedule B project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process for Municipal Water and Wastewater Projects (Municipal Engineers Association, October 2000 as amended in 2011). An Environmental Assessment Report has been prepared and by this Notice is being placed in the public record for review. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice, receipt of all approvals and allocation of appropriate funding; will become the basis for design and construction of Seacliff Drive East.

The Environmental Assessment Report is available for review at the following locations:

Municipality of LeamingtonLeamington Kinsmen Leamington Public Library Municipal Offices Recreation Complex 1 John Street 111 Erie Street North 249 Sherk Street Leamington, ON N8H 1H1 Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9Leamington, ON N8H 4X7(Mon–Thur, 10:00am–8:00pm / Fri (Mon–Fri, 8:30am– 4:30pm)(Mon-Thur, 6 :00am-10:00pm / 10:00am-6:00pm / Sat 10:00am–5:00pm / Fri 6:00am-9:00pm / Sat 8:00am-Sun 12:00pm–4:00pm) 8:00pm / Sun 9:00am-6:00pm)

Further information on this project may be obtained from:

Joseph Dattilo, P.Eng./PE Mike Mastronardi, P.Eng. Project Engineer – Capital Projects Project Manager Municipality of Leamington Stantec Consulting Ltd. 111 Erie Street North 140-100 Ouellette Place Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9Windsor, ON N8X 1L9 Tel: (519) 326-5761 Tel: (519) 966-2250 Fax: (519) 326-2481 Fax: (519) 966-5523 jdattilo@leamington.ca michael.mastronardi@stantec.com

Interested persons may provide written comments to the Municipality’s Project Engineer (address above), within 30 days from the date of this Notice. If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the Municipality of Leamington, a person may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (this is referred to as a Part II Order), which addresses individual environmental assessments. Requests must be received by the Minister at 77 Wellesley Street West, 11th Floor, Ferguson Block, Toronto, ON M7A 2T5 within 30 days from the date of this Notice. A copy of the request must also be sent to the Manager of Engineering Services for the Municipality of Leamington. If no request for a Part II Order is received, the project will proceed to construction as outlined in the Environmental Assessment Report.

This Notice issued October 2, 2013.

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