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Historical Society announces 16th annual Heritage Award winners

By C. Scott Holland

The 2013 Leamington and Mersea Historical Society’s winners of the 16th Heritage Award winners were feted last Friday night, Oct. 18, at the Rhine Danube Club. This year’s winners, who all have a high degree of involvement with the community, were applauded and celebrated by those in attendance. Several of Leamington’s politicians attended including Mayor John Paterson.

The Cacciavillani family takes the 2013 honors for Historic or Heritage First or Founding Families Award. Floyd Cacciavillani came to Canada in 1948 at the age of 18 and worked on a farm owned by an uncle. Within a few years he became a journeyman stonemason, bricklayer and certified electrician. In 1953 he married his wife Bruna and settled on a farm in Leamington where he built a small greenhouse from discarded materials. His skill at building greenhouses was recognized throughout Essex County and by the mid-1960s he had built many greenhouses for family and friends. During the next 35 years he worked doing sales for Lord and Burnham, a larger boiler and greenhouse manufacturer. Within a decade he had built nearly half the county’s greenhouses. He was also instrumental in starting a farmers’ co-op and marketing board and served on the Leamington District Hospital Board in various committees, as well as serving as its vice-president and president.

Mr. Cacciavillani aided many immigrants as an interpreter and helped them fill out forms and applications. His son Cole has carried on the family business since graduating as an industrial engineer in 1978. The family business has grown immensely during the last 60 years, from the Cacciavillani and F.M Farms Ltd. to the CF Group of companies. Cole, like his father, is deeply involved in community affairs, having sat on a number of boards including serving as chairman of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Board and the LDMH Construction Committee, a member of Leamington’s Economic Development Committee, and Leamington’s Police Services Board.

As commercial and residential property owners, the Cacciavillanis have provided employment and inspiration for many people in this area. The Cacciavillani family’s diversity, support of community projects and generosity has certainly made Leamington a better place to live.

Floyd Cacciavillani, upon accepting the award, stated, “I was born in war-torn Italy and came here to this new country and this (Leamington) is what I call home!”

The award for 2013 Historic Restoration or Preservation laurels goes to Caldwell First Nation Chief Louise Hillier. Via her background, Hillier has learned the Caldwell customs and

language and preserved them along with the band’s history. Since becoming the Caldwell leader nearly a decade ago, she has helped achieve a settlement with the federal government over land claims. She has highly promoted the Caldwell First Nation history when speaking to the public and more recently has been an integral part of local ceremonies celebrating the War of 1812.

Upon accepting the award, Chief Hillier simply stated, “We (the Caldwell First Nation) are being good neighbours.”

The 2013 Historic or Heritage Contribution Award (Deceased) goes to the late Bruce Crozier. After working at the H.J. Heinz Company as a young man, Bruce

became an accountant with the former Bennie Lumber Company. During those years with Bennie Lumber he rose to become VP of Finance and Secretary-Treasurer. He was a longtime member of the Kinsmen Club, of which he became a life member and served as a National Director in 1975-76.

With his vast background and experience, Bruce entered local politics in 1985 when he became a Leamington councillor. His political background was extensive. For three elections he served as MP Bob Daudlin’s official agent. In 1988 he ran for Leamington mayor and won the

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The Dr. Bob and Bess McGirr Heritage or Historic First Family Award was given to the Cacciavillani family. Accepting the award was, left to right, Cole and Floyd Cacciavillani with presenter Robert McGirr Jr.

Pictured from left to right, are Nicole DaSilva, Mayor John Paterson and Caldwell First Nation Chief Louise Hillier with the Udo Renner Investments Heritage or Historic Preservation Award. (Photos by C. Scott Holland)

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Come enjoy a highly entertaining selection of Lightfoot's greatest songs from the first 30 years of his songwriting career on Saturday, November 2nd The GORDON LIGHTFOOT TRIBUTE SHOW will recognize Gordon Lightfoot's 75th birthday and features singer/guitarist David Light and the Lightfoot Tribute Band (Wayne Durant on guitar/vocals; Dale Butler on bass/vocals and Stu Campbell on percussion/vocals). Tickets: $12 each at Guardian Drugs and The Lesson Lounge in Leamington, at The Party & Discount Store in Wheatley and in Kingsville at Rebel Cowboy Music.

Then, on Saturday December 7th, the Music Moves Kids Choir, under the direction of Erin Armstrong, presents their “Hey, It’s Cold Outside” program. The choir features youths ages 6 to 16 from all over Essex County who are excited to be part of TBT’s Off-Site Music Series!

Coats for Kids campaign heating up

Shortage of coats with less than two weeks to go

Cold winter weather isn’t too far off, but there are hundreds of children in Essex County who have no winter coat. Kids grow quickly and sometimes after all the necessities are paid, a new winter jacket is just not in the budget.

The eighth annual Coats for Kids campaign in Leamington aims to ensure that every child that needs a coat will receive one this winter.

With less than two weeks to go before the Coats for Kids distribution begins, South Essex Community Council (SECC) is extremely short on donated coats. SECC, which organizes the campaign, is reaching out to the community for help. Anyone with good winter wear that has been outgrown or is no longer needed is asked to consider donating it to the campaign.

Winter clothing is needed in sizes infant to adult, but in particular boys sizes 6-18 are in high demand, says Noreen Wiebe, who coordinates the campaign for SECC.

“That’s where the big demand is – we always seem to run out of those sizes and end up scrambling looking for coats,” Wiebe said.

It is hoped that 1,000 coats will be collected this year. The only requirements are that the clothes must be clean and the zipper must work – no rips or tears. Buttons can easily be replaced.

Mittens, hats and scarves are also all required.

Clean winter coats and accessories can be dropped off at South Essex Community Council, 215 Talbot St. East in Leamington by October 30. If the coats need cleaning, please take them to any dry cleaner in Leamington – Fletcher’s Cleaners (245 Erie St. S.), Kennedy Cleaners (37 Talbot St. E.), or Canopy Cleaners (83 Erie St. S.).

Coat distribution takes place on the following dates at SECC, 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington: Sat. Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mon. Nov. 4 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; Tues. Nov. 5 from 3 p.m.-8 p.m.

Council meeting cancelled

In a rare—indeed, almost unheard-of, in Leamington—twist of events, the Municipal Council meeting scheduled for Monday, October 21 was cancelled for lack of a quorum, and without a quorum, there can be no meeting.

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The Ontario Municipal Act in section 237 states, “A majority of the members of a municipal council is necessary to form a quorum”. In Leamington’s case, that means four of the seven members of Council. No matter may be decided, no direction given, no consensus reached, and no vote taken without a quorum to make the meeting legitimate.

Having spoken with Brian Sweet about how fortunate it is that this Council meeting had a ‘light’ agenda, it is nonetheless unusual that a combination of vacation and grave family illnesses keep a majority of Council away. Next Monday, things are expected to be back to normal again, but it is likely there will be a long agenda: this week’s items as well as next week’s work.

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Pelee’s savannah restoration in final stretch

By Bryan Jessop

Like a classic car, the restoration of Point Pelee National Park’s savannah has a definitive start and end date, but maintenance will be a never-ending project.

The five-year Parks Canada program dubbed Action on the Ground is in its fifth and final year. Its most recent step toward completion took place in the form of seed gathering along the park’s Northwest Beach, conducted by 40 Cardinal Carter geography and horticulture students volunteering their time as ‘citizen scientists’.

Seed collection at the park, which normally begins in early or mid October, has been taking place for about two weeks this year. Seeds being collected include common milkweed, little bluestem, switchgrass and Canadian Wild Rye. The seeds will be propagated in Cardinal Carter’s greenhouse through the winter while Parks Canada workers continue to cut and clear savannah habitat zones through prescribed burns. Students will return to the park with the seeds — which will have grown into ‘plugs’ — in early June. Thus far, more than 25,000 plants and flowers have been planted during the restoration.

The burns are scheduled to take place between February and April.

Earlier in the five-year project, invasive and exotic species were cleared at Sparrow Field and the DeLaurier Homestead. Parks Canada has more recently expanded cutting and clearing efforts to include trees and shrubs growing immediately north of the Visitor Centre parking lot. Through the first two weeks of the process, the rare and threatened species dwarf hackberry was discovered beneath a series of shrubs that were removed.

Since the project began in 2009, four new species of butterflies have also made their way back to Point Pelee. During last year’s Festival of Birds in May, a never-before seen species — the loggerhead shrike — was spotted.

“When we’re doing restoration, we always get all kinds of surprises here,” said project manager and Parks Canada resource management officer Valerie Minelga.

Minelga pointed out that Point Pelee’s savannah is the only part of the park that

is globally endangered and that it is home to more than 25 per cent of the region’s species at risk.

In the clearing portion of the project, workers have intentionally left pieces of tree trunks behind as habitat for the five-lined skink, another endangered species native to the park.

“It’s almost like our poster child for the savannah,” Minelga said of the small lizard.

In addition to the severely-overgrown area near the Visitor Centre, Parks Canada also has plans to revitalize Cactus Field, where the growth of rare cactus species has been compromised by excessive tree and shrub growth that deny the plant its required sunlight.

Under ideal conditions, savannah habits have only 20 to 30 per cent tree and shrub coverage, making them ideal for birds, butterflies and other local species that require significant sunlight exposure. Since the 1930s, 65 per cent of Point Pelee’s savannah has been lost. Decades ago, the habitat was maintained by controlled burns by First Nations populations living there as well as ice scours that cleared exces-

sive growth near beaches. Severe storms also played a role in keeping savannah regions clear of growth, but climate change is cited as a reason for their decline in frequency.

Once Action on the Ground has been completed, park staff will be required to continue maintenance of savannah habitats. Organizers hope to make use of the same community partnerships that have assisted them throughout the restoration process.

“Beyond restoration, what we really need to do is set up a program of maintenance,” said Parks Canada public outreach and education officer Jenny Kehoe. “We can’t just go in and clear it up and not continue. We’re always looking for volunteers, for people who want to contribute toward the project. At the end of the day, National parks are for all Canadians to enjoy.”

Kehoe noted that the Caldwell First Nation, area schools, volunteer groups and corporate partners have played significant roles in the savannah restoration process. About 500 volunteers in total have stepped forward to assist park employees.

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of Cardinal Carter collect seeds to be propagated and planted in June of next year in the Point Pelee National Park savannah habitat. About 40 students from the school spent two hours on Tuesday, Oct. 8 collecting thousands of seeds along Northwest Beach. (SUN Photo)

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It was time for Leyland to go

Well, it appears the Detroit Tigers have once again become a bridesmaid. Actually, if you consider they didn’t even make it to the Fall Classic, they are more like the flower girl. Certain players just didn’t show up when it counted and their downfall was a by-product of that. Throw in a manager who was basically a square peg in a round hole, and it doesn’t bode well for becoming champions.

Now, maybe that’s all they’re ever going to be, but Mike Illitch hasn’t emptied those deep pockets just to watch them get close. I’m sure he wants a World Series ring before his time on this earth expires.

I actually wrote this column on Sunday night and then had to do a rewrite Monday after the skipper announced his retirement.

I was riding high last week. It was incredible and so much so that since Thanksgiving my thoughts have had to stay put. I couldn’t seem to find the time to sit and write them onto paper. My apologies and thanks to everyone who searched the paper for my article and missed seeing it. My head is getting bigger by the moment!

While I have the utmost respect for someone who has remained in the game for so many years, I think the time was right for Leyland to step down. His record speaks for itself, but there’s also a glaring omission of World Series titles in Motown during his tenure. He’s an old-school guy trying to manage in the new age saber-metrics type of game and his team gets to the dance, but like an awkward pimplefaced teenage boy, they end up on the sidelines watching someone else go at it.

I believe they get there because they’re loaded with talent and I also believe that the skipper cost them more games than he helped them win, especially over the last three seasons.

Thanksgiving dinner went smoothly, considering there were at least forty family members and friends together for this special occasion! My youngest sister and brother-in-law hosted the gathering at their home. The dinner consisted of a combination of dishes brought by each family’s designated cook. My Uncle Len won the prize in the man category! Niece Alexa baked her sister’s 21st birthday cake. I roasted the turkeys. My secret is doing one bird the day ahead, along with all the mess-creating side dishes like the stuffing, gravy and cranberries. The second turkey was roasted on the day of the gathering. While it cooked, I was able to take advantage of the lovely weather and paint our two garage doors a putty grey.

There are many out there who disagree with me and that’s okay too. I applaud his longevity, but it’s truly time for a fresh perspective, at least while the Tigers still have the talent to get to the post-season.

Earlier that week, I updated our main doors from a red that I loved, to eggplant which seemed much more subtle. My overwhelming focus nowadays is on our daughter’s upcoming wedding and everything that it entails. Even though the wedding is not being held at our house, there is pressure to make sure the home is in tip-top shape just in case some photos or celebrations migrate there.

This formula-style of managing the pitching staff is puzzling to me, but then again, I’m a purist and the changes in the sport over the past few years make me wonder.

I fail to understand why, when a pitcher is ‘mowin’ ‘em down’, you replace him so that you can follow your pre-determined formula of having an eighth inning guy and a closer come in at a pre-determined time.

A lot of the Tigers’ woes this post-season stemmed from the bullpen, but to me, it was the mismanagement of the bullpen that did them in defensively. Phil Coke can’t help it if he can’t get a ground ball out when needed. But his manager should recognize that and realize the chance he is taking when bringing him in.

Surprisingly, painting our dinted garage doors conjured up so many memories. Carefully, first I brushed around the entire trim of the doors and then did the slants of all the panels and finally, each and every scuff and goal made by all the kids that joined a team to play hockey on our driveway. I used to call these pockmarks, dints, until Mark corrected me saying “they were goals.” At the time, I thought to myself, “If they were goals, shouldn’t they have hit the net?” But, in lieu of a debate, I chose to let him hold on to his beliefs and I held onto mine. It wasn’t until I was flogging the paint into each divot that I realized the meaning behind his statement. Similarly to my Nana, who found it difficult to remove the tiny fingerprints of her grandchildren from windows and cupboards after their visit, my heart fluttered and ached a bit as I painted over each ‘GOAL’.

Poor Rick Porcello had a career year and got jettisoned to the bullpen at playoff time, only to see very brief appearances once the playoffs began. Yet, the same trio of Albequerque, Veras, Smyly and Benoit got paraded out, in order, night after night. To me, only Smyly was trustworthy with a lead and even he sometimes blew it.

Verlander, Scherzer, Sanchez and Fister carried this team all the way through the playoffs and they all deserved a better fate.

As for the bats, someone told a joke the other day that made me chuckle. “Who usually bats after Prince Fielder?” The Boston Red Sox.

The sad thing is, as funny as that is, it was true about sixty per cent of the time this fall.

Prince and the gang really needed to string some hits together to overcome the Red Sox, but it wasn’t to be. Those Japanese relievers shut them down completely, so if you didn’t have a lead going into the ninth, you were out of luck.

And they were out of luck, literally.

Jim Leyland’s legacy in Detroit will be a subject of heated conversations for years to come, but there is a growing number of Tiger fans who will look forward to

Silly as it may seem, I thought of Cheyne and all of his friends who played hockey in our driveway for hours and years. Cob, Quickie, Bowman, Ricci, Cabral, Monty and Guido were a part of the earlier lineup. They stayed on to play as Costa, Quigs, Oms, Spids, Niko, Seegs and many more were added to the roster. I happily report that the tradition still lives on today, when they return from school or find the time to gather for a ‘Sunday Fun Day’ at our house again. I’ve given up trying to save the doors and even though the paint covered the black scuffs, each and every missed shot still holds its mark on the trophy.

A real estate appraiser has advised me that if we ever put our house up for sale, we should invest in new garage doors because first impressions can cost. I have to agree with his thinking, especially since the inside of our home doesn’t reflect the same wear and tear as those doors do.

The rest of my week flew by quickly. The highlight was a getaway overnight trip to Pelee Island with a couple of friends. We felt like superstars when our pilot flew us over in style, then arrived back on schedule the next day to return us to the mainland. The flight took slightly under thirteen minutes. Wow, what a thrill! Travelling in a small plane allowed us a quick trip, as well as a spectacular view like no other. The flight plan took us over the lily-filled marshes, where we viewed the entire extent of Point Pelee’s boardwalk cutting its way through the tall grasses. As we passed over the green-hued rough waters below, we soon caught sight of the island where harvesters were busily removing their crops. I was surprised to see the number of vineyards that cover a fair amount of Pelee Island. The leaves on the trees were still unseasonably green compared to the autumnal colours on the mainland. We figured this was caused by a combination of things, like an abundance of moisture throughout the summer, warmer fall temperatures and the moderation of the climate from the warmer waters. After all, Pelee is Canada’s most southern inhabited island.

As I get older, I find I’m relaxing, realizing that we don’t need a new garage door and the twenty-year-old couch is just fine, as long as my family and pets still relax on it. All this wisdom adds up to mean ‘more time and money’ that can be spent on making a dint in my bucket list. That is my GOAL! Thanks to everyone of you who have played a part in helping me check off my list! What’s next?

Heritage Award winners

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position, which he held until being elected as a Liberal MP for Essex South in December 1993. He was a people’s politician and was very respected in the Ontario Legislature, not only by his own party but by the opposing parties as well. A strong believer in his hometown of Leamington, Bruce was known for his friendliness, caring attitude and trademark bow ties. Bill Gay offered his own insight of Bruce, “His own love of family and friends in the area made him a familiar face in his own riding. To say Bruce never gave up is an understatement.” Even the name of the bypass Bruce Crozier’s Way represents not only the man, but his ideology of solving problems as soon as possible. One unique aspect of Bruce’s life was rendered by Gay when he recalled hearing that Crozier had spent a night cruising around the area with a police officer to see what was occurring. That one night certainly changed his perspective of the town.

Bruce Crozier died unexpectedly on June 3, 2011. Accepting the award was his wife Joan.

The 2013 Historic or Heritage Contribution Award (Living) winner is Ross Barnwell, who has aided the community of Leamington in many ways. A professional counsellor by trade, Ross has been Director of Development at Leamington District Memorial Hospital for many years and has served on the Hospital Foundation board. But foremost, Ross has preserved, and with community help, expanded the hospital’s history by displaying some of the many artifacts the hospital has that relate to its beginnings and some of the important doctors who have served there. Included in those artifacts are equipment, photos and memorabilia from the late Dr. M. Setterington and Dr. R. McGirr. Barnwell has continued to be a leader in keeping Leamington District Memorial Hospital a premier facility. He has also contributed to archiving the records of the people and events that have made it such a facility. As Barnwell noted, “My Grade 6 history teacher got me interested in history…” He also stated that we should not look back on our history without learning from it.

Receiving a 2013 Certificate of Merit is longtime Mersea and Leamington councillor Herb Enns. Enns became a part of Mersea Township’s council in the mid-1980s and after six years lost an election in a bid to become Deputy-Reeve. However, in the 1991 election Enns ran again and won the position. He remained on Mersea Council until the former township was merged with the town to become the Municipality of Leamington. From 2000 until 2010, Enns served as a Leamington councillor. He has also been a director of the Essex County Soil and Crop Improvement Association, and served on many council committees including Mersea Township’s Parks Committee. For years he was a proponent of a northern extension of Union Water lines, a feat which occurred about 20 years ago, plus he was a part of the Tourist Promotion Committee. When he ran for council in 1991 and missed getting in, Mersea Council noted that Herb’s “work was a model for others to follow.”

Local musician Dale Butler did a three-song interlude prior to LMHS member Scott Holland making a special presentation to Ross Barnwell. Holland donated a stack of old photos of the hospital for its collection. Afterwards, bidding on a great selection of silent auction items helped the Leamington and Mersea Historical Society raise over $2,000 in funds to help defray their operating costs.

Society president Paul Bunnett-Jones was ecstatic by the support of the community and said, “This is the most successful one we’ve ever held and thanks is extended to everyone who made this event so wonderful.”

Anyone can become a member. The Leamington and Mersea Historical Society meets the fourth Saturday of each month, except July and December. The next meeting is at the Half Century Centre this Saturday, October 26. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

The Uni-Fab Heritage or Historic Contribution (Living) Award was bestowed upon Ross Barnwell for his dedicated work in preserving Leamington District Memorial Hospital’s history and artifacts. (Photos by C. Scott Holland)

Herb Enns proudly displays the Will Insurance Brokers Certificate of Merit.

Joan Crozier (left) accepts the Reid Funeral Home Heritage for Historic Contribution (Deceased) Award from Kevin Reid on behalf of her husband, the late Bruce Crozier.

Breast cancer walk raises over $27,000

By Bryan Jessop

Organizers and participants of this year’s Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer walk got right to the ‘Point’.

The seventh annual fundraiser of its kind in Leamington changed venues from the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex to Point Pelee National Park, a change of scenery that paid off in participant response. Last year’s event hosted by the Complex drew 228 walkers compared to this year’s turnout of more than 300.

Canadian Cancer Society of Essex County fundraising coordinator Wendy German explained that while those involved with past walks enjoyed the LKRC as a venue, organizers were unable to have roads closed to ensure a safer course for participants.

“Point Pelee staff have been excellent to work with,” said German. “We love the venue.”

“We’re very excited about this,” added Windsor Essex County Canadian Cancer Society communications office manager Judy Lund just prior to the Sunday, Oct. 20 walk.

The walk’s new location wasn’t the only major change for the seventh installment, as a competitive five-kilometre run also took place. A total of about 20 participants paid a registration fee of $35 each, with each receiving a medal and t-shirt.

Non-competitive walkers had the choice between a onekilometre and five-kilometre trek. All participants started at the Visitors Centre parking lot and those who opted for the longer journey proceeded south along the main road to the walking path, ending before reaching the tip and then turning around for a return to the Visitors Centre.

Walkers and runners alike received free entry into the park and were permitted to spend the day there following the fundraiser.

Awards were the same as in previous years, including plaques for Pink Spirit, top online pledges, most money raised overall and the top funds raised by a team. Respectively, these awards went to the LSC 2001 boys soccer team, Deb Jones Chambers for both online and total pledges and Carolyn’s Breast Friends.

As of Tuesday morning (Oct. 22), community sponsors, team and individual donation sums reached a verified grand total of $27,600 with additional contributions continuing to be submitted. Community sponsors chipped in with $1,700 in donations.

Ontario was host to four Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer communities this year. Joining Leamington were St. Marys, Whitby and Mitchell. Walkers and runners made the trip to the national park from across Windsor and Essex County, including several making the short voyage from Leamington.

“It has been fantastic,” said German. “We’ve always had phenomenal support from the Leamington area.”

Lund noted that many advancements in the fight against all forms have cancer have been made since the Canadian Cancer Society was formed 75 years ago. Although survival rates are rising, she explained that more work lies ahead in battling the disease. “We’ve made great progress. More people are surviving than ever before, but if you know one person, that’s why we’re still fighting,” explained Lund.

Local cancer survivors gather for photos during a rose presentation ceremony at Point Pelee National Park Sunday, Oct. 20. The ceremony preceeded the annual Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer Walk, held for the first time at the park. (SUN Photo)

Wednesday

ChEW On ThIS!

A call for action on national poverty

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Thursday, October 17, social justice advocates, food bank volunteers, and people who currently rely on food banks broke from lunch lines to serve up food for thought on street corners in cities across the country. They are asking everyday Canadians to re-consider food charity as the solution to hunger and are calling for a federal plan to address poverty.

In Leamington, volunteers and residents who rely on the services of St. John the Evangelist Church to the streets to hand out lunch bags. But instead of simply handing out free lunch, volunteers are brown bagging a call to action for the Prime Minister. They want him to take a proactive approach to eradicating poverty and hunger for the 882,000 people who resort to food banks each month and millions of others struggling to get by. The paper bags handed out read: Chew On This! Inside each bag was an apple and a post card calling on the Prime Minister to support a National Poverty Action Plan.

Pathway to Potential is leading the local efforts and has partnered with the Downtown Mission of Windsor, St. John the Evangelist Church in Leamington, Voices Against Poverty and other social justice advocates and food bank volunteers across Windsor-Essex to distribute the 900 brown bags across the region.

Ruth Orton-Pert, LL.B.

Pictured here are volunteers and users of the St. John the Evangelist Church food bank and community meal program. From left to right are, Rev. Debbie Wilson-Safa, Community Meal Coordinator, Judy White, Charlotte McDonald, Annie Zimmer, Darlene Woodison and Rev. Rob Lemon. Absent from photo was Jeff Edwards. A free community meal is served every

at 4 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Leamington. “It’s a nice place to meet new people,” said Annie Zimmer. (SUN Photo)

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, it's important to know that someone close to you supports you no matter what. Don't let selfdoubt overwhelm you. Others support you for a reason.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Set your long-term goals and work hard to make them a reality, Taurus. Goals can help you stay on track and provide much-needed motivation when you hit rough patches.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, even though you may not be getting all of the recognition you hoped at work, others are paying attention to your accomplishments. Just be a little patient.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Romance could be heading in your direction, Cancer. If you are in a relationship, then that relationship might grow even stronger. Plan a romantic getaway soon.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you may want to keep some thoughts to yourself this week. Others may not be fond of you rocking the boat at this time, so let things settle down.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Surround yourself with people who can make you feel good and provide lots of support, Virgo. This week you may need all of the encouragement you can get.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Expect a self-esteem boost when you begin to feel better about all of your options, Libra. Although you may not be in love with all of the possibilities, many are very appealing.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you have an uncanny sense of imagination and your creativity will be running strong this week. Share some of your ideas with a trusted friend or family member.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

There are many cosmic energies working in your corner, Sagittarius. You just need to be in tune with the changes that are happening all around you.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, anticipate some confusion regarding your social life this week. This can grow into a stressful situation if you let it. Instead, keep a level head and trust that things will work out.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, career concerns dominate your thoughts these next few days, but you have other things on your mind as well. Devote ample time to all of your concerns.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, exotic thoughts creep into your head, but you have some mundane chores that need tending to as well.

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LAC hosting several upcoming special events

A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like art, and we all go through it together.

It’s a bit early to start thinking about Christmas, or is it? Not here at the LAC! For the month of November we have something very special planned to help you get started this season.

Do you have a family member or friend that is always hard to shop for? Someone that seems to already have everything? Have you considered giving them something truly unique? Like a piece of original local art?

A Signature Christmas Indoor Artist Market at the LAC won’t break your bank account this shopping season. This unique event will turn the entire gallery into a large gift shop with a wide variety of arts and crafts displays to start off your Christmas shopping early. There will be original paintings in acrylic, oil, watercolour, mixed media works, handmade jewelry, stained glass, digital photography, sculpture as well as small ticket items like greeting cards, limited addition prints, and a huge selection of arts and crafts all created right here in our area by local artists and artisans. Stroll the galleries and look at all the artwork while you enjoy a hot cup of coffee, tea, hot chocolate or baked good. Buy a raffle ticket or gift certificate, or have your purchase gift wrapped before you leave. There is lots happening and lots to see at the LAC! So stop during our special show hours from Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. from November 7 to December 1, with a special opening reception and late shopping night on Saturday, November 9 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Find that one-of-a-kind, unique and handmade gift for that someone special, and help support local artists.

This Christmas, give the gift of art!

Upcoming Events

The Modest Miniature Show – call for entries. Artwork under $99 and under 16”. Deadline November 30, 4 p.m.

Shooters Photography Club Show & Sale.

Anything’s Possible Amateur Photo Contest, generously sponsored by Speedprint and Framing by Anna. Submit 8”x10” photos only. Categories are people, places, things. Lots of prizes to be won! Deadline is December 21, 4 p.m.

The Leamington Arts Centre is located at 72 Talbot St. W.

At the Far Out Art Show opening reception 11-year-old Allison Ware, one of the youngest entrants took time to talk about her entry, Nothing Is As It Seems. The oil on canvas painting depicts an upside down waterfall in non-traditional colours – red water, green sky, blue trees… Allison, a Grade 6 student at Gore Hill Public School has been taking art classes from Catherine Burton at Artworks for about six years, since she was in Kindergarten. Allison is the daughter of Pamela Cole and Dean Ware. Allison’s artwork was featured approximately four years ago on the TD For the Environment calendar. The Far Out Art Show’s focus is to highlight and showcase those offbeat, avant-guard, radical and/or extreme works of art that make us all think outside the box and push the limits of expressionism in contemporary art. This exhibition features amateur and professional visual artists in a variety of mediums, 2D and 3D. All subject matter is “far out” in nature. Meaning it shows significance of being abstract, bizarre, comical, surreal, experimental, kitsch, sublime, etc. (SUN Photo)

An opening reception was held on Friday, October 4 for Pictures from the Garden of Eden, the exhibit of Sudbury photographer Douglas Bornn. “My Garden of Eden is the area in and around Sudbury, Ontario – not the first locale that might come to mind when one thinks of an Eden… I don’t look for the big mountainous image, the Ansel Adams picture, because quite frankly, we don’t have it. So, a walk in the bush or a stroll through a friend’s overgrown garden (or even one that is well cultivated) can provide me with the same sense of wonder and delight in the natural world. And sometimes I discover sights that are amazing to me and move me to want to capture that amazement through by photographs. Other times I just explore with my camera and the amazement comes afterwards as I sit at my computer looking at what I’ve found. I have to confess that I do this for purely personal reasons. I’m not on any mission nor do I believe that I have been given any special gift of understanding although I like to think I sometimes do see the world’s beauty in a unique way. I do it for the simple pleasure of the doing; I like to take photographs. That said, I hope that others can also derive some pleasure from my photos and perhaps come away with a glimpse of the Sudbury region that defies the stereotypical view,” stated Bornn in his artist’s statement.

Little Tomato Theatre Auditions!!!

Auditions for our May 2014 production of ‘Annie Jr.’ to be held Sat. Nov.2nd from 9am-4:30pm Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington Girls & Boys ages 5-19

Please prepare 1-2mins of a Broadway or Disney song appropriate for the part you are seeking to play (karaoke or a cappela).

Rehearsals begin in January (Mondays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm at Gore Hill PS.). For more info. call:

Mr. Terry Raisbeck at 322-1896

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Ice cream for a year!

Katelyn Wiebe won one free ice cream a week for a year in the Penguin Pete’s Cool Treats online contest. Pictured here Katelyn tastes her first free cone and receives a certificate from Penguin Pete’s co-owner Becky Doyle. (SUN Photo)

SOUTHPOINT

ASK making a big impact

Upcoming speaker series geared to artists and art lovers

The Arts Society of Kingsville (ASK) had a busy summer and is looking forward to presenting its fall/winter program.

ASK is planning a free bi-monthly speaker series. Beginning in November, the Friday night talks at local wineries will be geared to both artists and art lovers. Topics in the works are art as an investment and how to promote one’s art, as well as a talk by a local accomplished artist.

The first event on November 22 will be “Speed Encounters with Artists.” The event, similar in concept to speed dating, will allow participants to meet a variety of local artists to learn about their style and process.

While only in its first year, ASK has already demonstrated a history of successful events and workshops. Starting with the hugely popular Member’s Fine Art and Fine Craft show and sale hosted by Pelee Island Winery, ASK has been promoting local artists and artisans.

“Essex County has an untapped wealth of artists who are eager to share their art and skills with the community. Just one example is Bill Henderson, who led a one-day workshop for ASK on native drum building,” said Lydia Miljan, President of ASK. During the August long weekend, participants built their own native drums using elk skins and sinew

Following shortly after was a 2½ day workshop sponsored by the Cedar Island Yacht Club on building your own kayak, taught by local craftsman Peter Lamarche. Finished boats were seen in the Tall Ships parade.

ASK’s kayak has been painted by local artist Colleen Thompson, who donated her time and talent to create a visual masterpiece. The nose of the kayak is adorned with images of nature. While realistic, the work displays whimsy with a frog in mid jump attacking a dragonfly.

For further information “Like” ASK on Facebook or visit their website at ArtsSocietyofKingsville.com.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 - St. Louis School Open Houses, 176 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Help us celebrate 50 years of Catholic Education Excellence. Friday, October 25, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Open House and Decades Reunion. Saturday, October 26, 2:30 - 4:45 pm - Open House, Decades Reunion and Time Capsule. For more information call 519-3268636.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26Epiphany Anglican Church of Kingsville of 96 Main St West is having a Rummage Sale. Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm as well as Saturday, 9:00 am to 12 noon. Wheelchair accessible.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 - Annual Bake Sale at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliot St. Leamington. Apple and cherry pies, cookies, squares, etc. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 26Caldwell First Nation Fall Fun Fair , 11:00 am - 6:00 pm at Caldwell Community Hall, 14 Orange St. Leamington. Learn a craft or two, buy a craft or three. Decorate a pumpkin, lift your spirits, live & laugh. Free your mind and focus on fun. For more information and to register a booth, please call

CarrieAnn at 519-322-1766.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 - Western Secondary School’s Pumpkinfest. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, over 100 crafters, free parking, fun for the whole family! www.westernsecondarypumpkinfest.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27Anniversary Celebration - 22 years of worshiping together. Join Mersea United Church as they honour the past and celebrate the future. Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. Speaker: Jim Hatt. Potluck luncheon to follow.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 - A free community dinner will be provided at Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington at 5:00 p.m. for anyone in need of food and fellowship.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 - Attention: 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

left onto Russell; school/hall will be on the right. Parking is in the rear lot, behind the school, entrance is off Centre St.

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.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6BLOOD DONORS NEEDED – NEW DONORS WELCOME. We need Leamington residents to rally together because it can take many donors to help save even one hospital patient. It takes up to 5 donors a week to help someone who is in cancer treatment. Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Bring a friend and donate at the LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC F. T. Sherk Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. 1:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. Call 1 888

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

the 401, Manning Road/ County Rd 19 South. Turn left onto Talbot Rd/County Rd 34E. Turn right onto Centre Street. Take the 2nd

Bill Henderson led a one-day workshop for the Arts Society of Kingsville (ASK) on native drum building. Participants made native drums using elk skins and sinew. Taking part in the workshop were, back row left to right: Esme Prowse, Wyndham Prowse, Derek Prowse, Kurtis Quiring, Frances Pillon, Annetta Dunnion, Ron Vermeiren, Bill Henderson (workshop leader). Front: Candace Anderson (left) and Randy Allsop.

Local team wins Tim Cup district competition

By Bryan Jessop

A team of Leamington Tim Hortons employees is putting an emphasis on the ‘fast’ in fast food.

A group of four workers at the Tim Hortons at 185 Erie St. North has qualified for the Tim Cup Challenge championships to be hosted by Ottawa Nov. 18 and 19 of this year. Dubbing their foursome ‘Steeped Tea’, the team of Gina Geauvreau, Taylor Ives, Olivia Pallotta and Erika Verissimo came out on top of the district-level competition that included about 300 teams representing Tim Hortons restaurants from Windsor to Chatham. “I couldn’t be more proud of these girls,” said K.S Crowder Enterprises Inc. operations manager Tracy Hunter. “We were over-the-top excited when we found out. This is so big for us. It’s really nice to know we’re doing things right in this area.”

K.S. Crowder Enterprises Inc. owns and operates the three Tim Hortons restaurants in Leamington as well as the two in Essex. The organization entered three teams per restaurant into the district event for a total of 15. District managers were responsible for the formation of teams, although store managers could not judge teams from their own groups.

Each Tim Cup Challenge team is made up of one order taker and three members who put orders together. For each mistake, a specific amount of time is added to the time required to complete an order — a coffee cup not completely filled, for example, results in a 20-second penalty. The recorded time for Steeped Tea was four minutes and 18 seconds.

Each participating team performed district competitions in their own restaurants. Steeped Tea will be flown into Ottawa on Nov. 18 and compete in the semifinals on Nov. 19.

If they advance, the North American finals will take place Nov. 20. Semifinal competitions will include district winners from across Canada. American restaurants will hold their own semifinals in Michigan and Ohio before their winners make the trip to Ottawa for Nov. 20.

Competition orders in Ottawa will take place on a full-kiosk stage in front of 3,000 Tim Hortons storeowners and a panel of judges made up of the corporation’s CEO, CAO and other upper management representatives.

Geauvreau has been with Leamington’s southernmost branch since 2006 while Pallotta joined the group in 2008 and Verissimo switched from the Talbot Street West restaurant in 2010 after starting there in 2006. Ives, the youngest member of the team, joined Leamington’s most central Tim Hortons in October of 2011. Being under 18, she must be accompanied by an adult for her trip to Ottawa where she will again take on the roll of order taker.

This year marks the second annual Tim Cup Challenge Last year’s winners were Renee’s Angels of St. John’s, Nfld.

Random Act of Kindness Day is Nov. 1

Friday, November 1 is Random Act of Kindness Day in Windsor-Essex. Now in its fourth year in Windsor- Essex County, the program encourages residents to celebrate kindness by picking up a RAK card, performing a simple act of kindness for someone and passing the card along – inspiring him/her to do the same. In addition to performing an act of kindness and passing on the RAK cards, we encourage people to report stories of kindness on Facebook @WindsorEssexRAK, Twitter #WERAK, and by email to kindness@wecf. ca. Be sure to post your experiences on Friday, November 1st.

Celebrate kindness on Random Act of Kindness Day. Individuals, groups, and businesses are encouraged to perform one simple act of kindness for someone else - a neighbour, a friend, a co-worker, or someone they don’t even know – and hand them a card, inspiring him/her to do the same.

A random act of kindness can be as simple as:

• buying someone a coffee

• giving items to a food bank

• paying for someone’s parking

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MSCU members Scott and Katharine Albrecht

October 23, 2013 - Page 13

The local Canadian Tire Jumpstart program, in conjunction with Mark’s Work Wearhouse, presented a cheque for $17,750 to the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Canadian Tire storeowners believe that all children should have the opportunity to run, skate, play and grow!

Through the Jumpstart program, the Leamington Canadian Tire store staff have fundraised and donated these funds to be used toward one free program during the 2013 Winter 1 session. Here’s how it works:

• Proof of receiving the Canada

Child Tax Credit must be shown to be eligible

• Youth ages 4-18 years are eligible

• Registration for the Winter 1 session begins on Monday, October 28 at 7 a.m.

• Registration must be done in person at the Community Services Office (inside the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex) from Monday to Friday only, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. only. Registration runs weekdays Oct. 28 –Nov. 8 and is on a first come, first serve basis until funding is dispersed.

• One registration per youth during Winter 1 session.

Programs that are eligible: Preschool Aquatics (minimum 4 years old), Red Cross Swim lessons, Youth Bronze Star, Girls Night Out program, P.A. Day Camps (1 day only), Red Cross Babysitting Course, Home Alone Course, Youth Indoor Soccer, Youth Basketball, Youth Leadership High Five Training, Youth Karate, Yoga for Youth, Junior Racquetball (10 visit pass), Youth Volleyball Academy, Youth Volleyball House League, Sporty Tots (minimum 4 years old), Parent & Tot Indoor Soccer (minimum 4 years old), Tee Ball (minimum 4 years old), Kindernastics (minimum 4 years old), TNT (Teens in Transition) Indoor Cycling.

To date, 1,904 children in Leamington have received assistance with Jumpstart funding, allowing them to take part in sports and recreation programs. Canadian Tire Jumpstart has funded a total of $63,846 since 2005 when the program was first

implemented with the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Community Services Office.

The above list is very comprehensive. As this is ‘one time only funding’ toward these programs, when the money is dispersed it is then finished.

In front, from left to right, are Harry Bell, Regional Jumpstart Director; Dave Orshinsky, Recreation Facility Coordinator, Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Middle row, from left: France Viola, Leamington Canadian Tire storeowner; and Darlene Ruth, store associate. Back row, from left: Pierre Marcotte, Leamington Canadian Tire storeowner; Andrew Piper and Elaine Stravato, store associates.

Cleaning the annual flower garden

There are two ways to do fall cleanup of your annuals. Either clean the entire garden at once, leaving the garden neat for the next spring, or wait and remove the plants slowly until all the colour is gone, allowing you to enjoy what colour is left later into the fall. This sometimes is much easier when fitting gardening into a busy family or work schedule.

Add compost as you clean the garden. This will help replenish soil nutrients during the winter. Applying 2-3 inches will also keep next year’s weeds down and prevent topsoil from blowing or washing away.

This is also a perfect time to plant flowering bulbs such as tulips and daffodils for next spring’s colour. Bulbs should be planted in well-drained soil. Most bulbs grow better when

planted deeper rather than shallow. A bulb trowel is recommended with depth measurements marked on the side for best results.

Watering is still very important to ensure healthy root growth as most plants are still growing. Water thoroughly until the ground freezes.

Fertilizing is also important for healthy spring growth. Keep harvesting and watering the vegetable garden until there is a hard frost. Collect herbs in bundles, preserving them by hanging upside down in a dry area. Once they are dry, strip the leaves off and store in an airtight container, or consider chopping up fresh herbs and freezing them in Ziploc bags.

Remove plants that have disease such as powdery mildew. Don’t compost these leaves as the disease will overwinter, starting up again once temperatures rise.

If you like a neat and clean look over the winter, do your fall cleanup after the first hard frost. Consider keeping plants with seedpods for feeding birds during the cold winter.

Happy 80th Birthday Dorothy Peacock

Open House

Sunday October 27 • 2-4 pm

Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S, Leamington Best Wishes only please.

Don’t put the mower away yet, as the lawn is still growing. Trim and continue watering during warm temperatures. Keep in mind that organic mulch in the garden such as bark and shredded leaves rot, contributing to retention of water and much needed nutrients. Rubber, stone or plastic covers will not contribute even when mixed into the soil, destroying its natural makeup.

Grant & Norma Beacom John Klym 90 Years Young!

Open House

Come and wish John a Happy Birthday Sunday, October 27 • 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the Roma Cub Best Wishes Only

OCTOBER 28, 2009 He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, father, a gift of kindness and his witty smile. In the hearts that love you, know that your presence cannot die. We miss you very much.

Don,

&

IN MEMORIAM

R O Y E N N S

In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle, who passed away October 26, 2001 Gone from our sight, But never our memories. Gone from our touch, But never our hearts.

Louise and Bob Cornies andFamily

Thank You Cody Krause for your dependability accessibility communicability during the house sale.

Maureen & Frank

Grant and Norma were married October 23, 1948 in the First Baptist Church, Leamington. They have four children and three grandchildren.

BILL PLUMB

In the back yard...

Hort Society enjoys Point Pelee mum, Keepsake Plants presentation

By Catherine Riediger Publicity Chairperson

Fall is officially here! The nights are cooler, the leaves are starting to turn, children are back to school and chrysanthemums are popping up everywhere.

On Wednesday, September 18 the Society held their monthly general meeting. The guest speaker was Rob vanStaalduinen who is the Managing Director for Keepsake Plants. Rob’s presentation was very interesting, informative and entertaining.

Keepsake Plants has deep roots in Leamington. It was established in the 1920s under the name of Atkins Flowers. In the 1960s they became known as Yoder-Atkin which changed to Yoder Canada in the early 1980s. Their claim to fame is the development and naming of the “Pelee” variety of chrysanthemum.

For professional greenhouse growers, the “Point Pelee” has been one of the most important varieties of floral mums ever introduced. It was developed from the “Pelee” mum (Chrysanthemum x grandiflora “Pelee”) and the first bicolour floral mum ever. When “Pelee” reached retail shelves in 1992, it was so popular it gained the distinction of being the first pot mum to earn a UPC code all its own.

After many years in development, “Point Pelee” made its debut in 2006. More pots of this new and improved mum sold in its first year of introduction than any other floral mum in history. As shown in the photograph on Page 13, its outstanding autumn colour is just one feature that distinguishes “Point Pelee” from other floral mums. Its bi-colour, daisy-like petals of deep red with yellow toward the centre surround a tight green button that resists shedding pollen. These 2-4 inch flowers form a very full, dense and uniform canopy of blooms. In comparison with its famous predecessor (Pelee), “Point Pelee” exhibits fuller form, more flowers and more intense colour. The daisy-like flowers also hold their form and colour longer. A Keepsake employee, Rob

Bigley, came up with the name for this variety. In 2009 the parent company, Yoder Brothers, sold their chrysanthemum business to Syngenta, a large European chemical company, and because the chrysanthemum cutting names were synonymous with the Yoder brand, the name was part of the deal.

Keepsake Plants, Leamington, is a division of Aris-Horticulture of Barberton, Ohio. In addition to the Leamington facility, Aris operates farms in Florida, Pennsylvania and Columbia. In Leamington, Keepsake operates 13+ acres of covered greenhouse and 20+ acres of outdoor field production. Most of the space is devoted to indoor flowering potted crops. Primary crops grown are hydrangea, chrysanthemums, Easter lilies and poinsettias. Azaleas, hibiscus and mandevilla are produced in Keepsake’s Florida facility but sold, marketed and distributed through Leamington. Keepsake’s customer base is primarily retail grocery stores and big box retailers. Approximately 60% of the finished products go to the United States and the remainder is sold in Canada.

In June 2010 a devastating tornado took out 8 acres of modern greenhouses and equipment at the company’s 268 Seacliff Drive West location. This event caused many changes to be made in the company’s operations and at their remaining facilities. The head office is still located at this site. It’s not likely that greenhouses will be rebuilt on this site as the land is too valuable for that activity, and more suited to alternative development.

The company is also involved in the fulfillment for large internet Business to Consumer online retailers. The consumer purchases the products online and Keepsake matches up their plant with an upgrade pot, any props required and a personalized gift card. The final package is placed in

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an individual box and shipped via courier directly to the final consumer. Approximately 50% of the annual sales take place at Valentine’s and Mother’s Day. This segment of the marketplace is growing much faster as consumers adapt to online sales.

The largest crop currently produced is hydrangeas. Approximately 1.1 million dormant plants will be produced this year for finishing in the company’s greenhouses in Leamington and for shipment to premium growers across North America. These are exciting new “European” varieties that have multiple blooms and interesting colours. The North American marketplace is very receptive to these plants.

Keepsake Plants is a solid member of the Leamington community and employs over 60 full time staff and up to 120 seasonally. The Leamington Horticultural Society members are looking forward to the opportunity of having a tour of the Keepsake’s facilities.

Society members will be busy in October preparing the flowerpots and beds for the winter and Christmas decorations as well as gathering materials for the upcoming annual Christmas wreath making event in November.

NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT

Preliminary Design, Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment for the Restoration or Removal of the Leamington Offshore Breakwater G.W.P. 3081-12-00

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is initiating the Preliminary Design, Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the restoration or removal of the Leamington offshore breakwater, located in Lake Erie just south of the ferry terminal and marina in Leamington, Ontario. The location of the breakwater is shown in the key map to the right. The study includes conducting a condition survey of the breakwater, coastal engineering analyses of existing and proposed conditions, determining the strategy regarding its future (restoration versus removal) and developing the detailed design and contract documents to implement that strategy.

PROCESS

The planning and design of provincial transportation projects must follow the approved process under the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). The goal is to provide a safe and effective transportation system while avoiding or minimizing negative environmental effects.

The MTO has retained AECOM Canada Limited (AECOM) to carry out this study as a Group ‘B’ project, a category relating to major improvements to provincial transportation facilities.

External agency and public consultation will take place throughout the study. The consultation includes one Public Information Centre (PIC) to present the existing conditions assessments and the technically preferred strategy regarding the future of the breakwater. Notices providing the time and location of the PIC will be published in the Leamington Southpoint Sun and the Windsor Star and sent to persons on the project mailing list. Upon completion of the study, a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared and made available for public review. A notice will be published at that time to explain the review process and identify the locations where the TESR will be available for a 30-day public review period.

If the Class EA screening process indicates that the project will not result in any significant adverse environmental effects, then this project may be ‘stepped-down’ to a Group ‘C’ project. A notice will be issued and a review period will be provided if this decision is considered.

TO GET INVOLVED

HOW

We are interested in obtaining your comments by November 22, 2013. To provide initial comments, obtain additional information or to be placed on the mailing list, please contact one of the following:

Amy McGuire, P.Eng.

Fred Leech

MTO Project Engineer Consultant Environmental Planner 659 Exeter Road, 2nd Floor AECOM Canada Limited London, ON N6E 1L3

45 Goderich Road, Suite 201

tel: 519-873-4726 Hamilton, ON L8E 4W8

toll-free: 1-800-265-6072 ext. 519-873-4726 tel: 905-390-2030

fax: 519-873-4734

e-mail: amy.mcguire@ontario.ca

fax: 905-578-4129

e-mail: fred.leech@aecom.com

Comments and information are being collected to assist the MTO in meeting the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

LDSS clinches first in Arnott

By Bryan Jessop

The LDSS senior football team proved king of the pride in a recent WECSSAA Arnott Division battle between Lions teams.

Leamington preserved its undefeated record with a 58-14 Friday, Oct. 18 victory over the Lajeunesse Lions, establishing a 5-0-0 standing to guarantee first place in the Arnott Division for its second consecutive regular season title.

Leamington wasted no time putting itself on the scoreboard, as the opening kickoff bounced through the Lajeunesse end zone for a 1-0 score. Jared Adams broke a series of would-be tackles starting from his team’s own 48-yard line for the only touchdown of the opening quarter.

Adams struck again at about the midway point of the second quarter on a one-yard push into the visitors’ end zone, followed later by a 25-yard run from Todd Jones that brought the score to 22-0. The LDSS squad recovered its own kickoff immediately following both touchdowns.

Chris Schultz was successful on all eight PAT attempts through the game.

Jones struck again in a push that began on the Lajeunesse nine-yard line to bring the score to 29-0. The guests threatened to put themselves on the scoreboard shortly afterwards, but Jason Tilson intercepted a long pass on the Leamington 15-yard line to put an end to the drive.

The visiting team did manage to break the eggshell before the halftime break with a passing play into the end zone with 22 seconds remaining, followed by a successful PAT.

Like the first half, scoring in the second began with a one-point kick into the Lajeunesse end zone. Leamington punted the ball away on a third down, caught by an opposing player who took a knee in the end zone.

Andrew Levesque added to the LDSS lead with one of several one-yard pushes early in the third quarter for a touchdown. The seven points were quickly equalized by the opposition, who ran the ensuing kickoff into the Leamington end zone for a 37-14 score. Levesque hit the repeat button to finish scoring in the third quarter, again pounding his

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3. Tell everyone you know to go to our facebook page, facebook.com/southpointsun.ca, and “Like” your favourite photo.

4. The photo with the most “likes” will win and be published in the Sun on November 6, 2013. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY CARVING!!!

way through a defensive wall for a 44-14 lead.

The hosts capped another successful drive with a one-yard touchdown push early in the fourth quarter, this time with Ken Levesque making the short trip past the zero-yard line. Scoring was completed with another one-yard play, this time with the first touchdown of the season for Scott Robinson. Through the later stages of the game, Lajeunesse often required a minimum of three players to drag Robinson to the ground while he carried the ball beyond the line of scrimmage.

“We executed well,” said Leamington head coach Jason Primeau. “I’m pretty proud of these guys — they worked hard. We’ve eliminated a lot of mistakes from the start of the season.”

In their previous two road games, the Leamington Lions cruised by Riverside 41-7 Sept. 27 and then shutout the L’Essor Aigles for the second time this season with a 28-0 decision Oct. 10. Leamington’s 171 points for marks the best offense in the division by nearly 100 points, although Lajeunesse, the second best offensively, has one game in hand. The LDSS team’s 34 points against is also the fewest allowed by 24 points. L’Essor has the second-best defense with 58 points against. The LDSS team will have to exercise patience in finding out who their first round opponents will be to start the 2013 playoffs. Lajeunesse, Assumption and Riverside are all possibilities, as the ‘A’, ‘AA’ and ‘AAA’ schools are all separated by one point with one game remaining for Assumption and Riverside and two for Lajeunesse. L’Essor will likely finish second and cannot finish worse than third.

Leamington’s regular season will end with a Thursday, Oct. 24 game against Assumption at Windsor Stadium. With only five teams in the Arnott Division this year, first and fourth will meet while second takes on third in the semifinals. The fifth place team will not advance to the playoffs.

On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the LDSS Lions will host a team fundraising pasta dinner at the Leamington United Church at 9 John St. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Leamington’s Ken Levesque is tackled by two Lajeunesse players after gaining yardage in a senior football Arnott Division game at LDSS Friday, Oct. 18. Leamington maintained its perfect record — 5-0-0 — with a convincing 58-14 win over their guests, also nicknamed the Lions. The win secured first place for LDSS with one regular season game remaining.

Leamington’s Todd Jones runs the ball into the Lajeunesse end zone for a touchdown during a Friday, Oct. 18 match in the WECSSAA senior football Arnott Division. Leamington maintained its perfect record — 5-0-0 — with a convincing 5814 win over their guests, also nicknamed the Lions. The win secured first place for LDSS with one regular season game remaining.

Leamington’s Matt Chamberlain tackles a Lajeunesse opponent during a WECSSAA senior football game in the Arnott Division Friday, Oct. 18. (SUN Photos)

Leamington Br. 84 Legion News

By Pat Simpson

Junior Darts started on October 19 at Leamington Legion Branch 84. Junior Darts is open to everyone ages 7-18, darts are supplied, $2 per week, and everyone gets hot dogs and pop for lunch. Don’t worry if you missed out on the 19th, just stop in next Saturday and check out the action.

On October 26 Branch 84 will be hosting an evening of music by Wayne Jessop –he will be playing between 7-11 and plays a mix of old

country and old-time rock and roll. This will be a Halloween Party and there will be prizes for the best costume (costumes are optional so don’t let that keep you home and miss out on the fun). There is no charge, so please come out and enjoy the evening.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 13. It is the November Seniors Dinner, $8 per person.

The tickets for the December Seniors Dinner – a turkey dinner with all the trimmings – will go on sale

at the November Seniors Dinner. Mark your calendars. This is open to all seniors.

Winners of Friday night fun darts on October 18 were Tim Moore and Richard Howe, with Barb Schmidt and Jim Simpson taking second place. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun on Friday evenings. Stop in at the Branch on Saturday afternoons for the weekly meat draw.

The Youth Education Chairman is looking for a few members to volunteer to judge the Remembrance Day posters and literary entries on Thursday, November 14. Please advise Bob McKee if you are available to help out. Also, the Poppy Campaign will be held the weekend of November 1 and 2 and volunteers are always needed to canvass and to deliver poppy boxes to businesses that generously display the boxes during the campaign period.

Mac and Sue Hyatt of Leamington own a 1935 Dodge 4-door sedan originally built in Michigan. Many years later, Bob Menard of Windsor purchased the car and turned it into a street rod with a Corvair front suspension, a 9-inch Ford rear end, and a 289 cubic inch Ford motor and transmission. The car was repainted a bright yellow with orange flames.

“In 1986,” recalls Mac, “I began looking for ‘my’ street rod. I always went to the Classic Cruisers car show in Leamington and there was Bob’s car for sale. I purchased it ,and for the next four or five years we drove it to car shows everywhere, and everywhere we went, it was still known as ‘Bob’s car’, so Sue and I decided to make it ‘our’ car. We took it to Dennis Pillon of Wheel Razar, where we completely disassembled the car and he began the restoration. I was able to work along with him.

“Sue fell in love with the colour – Candy Wineberry from PPG. The entire car was taken down to bare metal, followed by two coats of silver metallic, then twelve coats of Red Clear, then three clear coats to protect the red, for a total of seventeen light coats of urethane enamel. The car was completed in 1993. I took it to the Detroit Autorama and it won first in its class, which shows what kind of work Dennis did.

“But what was a Ford engine doing in a Dodge? A few years later, I bought a disassembled Hemi engine from a friend: a 330 cubic inch DeSoto Hemi engine, built only in 1956. Missing a few parts, I found a ’56 DeSoto parts car in Toronto. Now I had all the parts I needed to rebuild the engine. A later model Torque Flite 727 automatic transmission and adapter plate was assembled onto the Hemi.

“Newly painted fenders and front end were carefully removed to install the new 330 Hemi. I also found a dual quad intake from a 1957 341 cubic inch DeSoto Adventurer and installed it on the 330 engine. Now our ’35 Dodge was truly a Mopar guy’s car.

“A few years later, a completely new interior was installed by Mr. B in Coatsworth and air conditioning by Frank Wall in Cottam.

“Over the past 27 years, Sue and I have enjoyed attending many car shows and the car has won many major awards, including Best of Show in New Hamburg and Outstanding Ontario Car in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Sue and I hope to enjoy our ’35 for many more years to come.”

I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON, N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”

Senior Cougars lock up second place

By Bryan Jessop

Despite a ‘Noble’ effort, the visiting Belle River Nobles couldn’t muscle their way to victory against the Cardinal Carter Cougars.

The Cougars hosted a Thursday, Oct. 17 game against the ‘AAA’ Nobles in a battle between teams with identical 4-1-0 records. Cardinal Carter rebounded from their previous week’s 31-0 loss to the first-place Holy Names by downing Belle River 24-7.

The Cougars built a 3-0 lead to finish the first quarter, but not with a field goal. The hosts started with a one-point Chris Dias kick through the end zone early in the game. Later in the quarter, a Belle River receiver was called on a face mask penalty that brought his team to its own one-yard line. On their third and final down, the Nobles elected to err on the side of caution and give up a two-point safety.

Belle River took its first and only lead early in the second quarter on a pass and run play into the Cardinal Carter end zone. The 7-3 score was short lived, as Cougars’ quarterback Andrew Valle found Chris Tannous with a pass into the end zone, followed by a Dias PAT, giving the hosts a 10-7 lead. Rain had an impact on the game when a Nobles running back lost his grip on the ball, allowing the Cougars’ defensive to recover the fumble on their own 46-yard line. The Cardinal offense gave the ball right

back however, committing a fumble of their own that Belle River recovered just two yards closer to midfield.

Valle connected with Austin Bento twice in the second half — once in each quarter — for two more pass and run touchdowns to put the game away. The Nobles quarterback made a long passing attempt late in the fourth that was intercepted by Matteo Del Barrocco deep in Cougars territory.

“With the weather so bad, I was surprised our passing game worked as well as it did,” said Cougars coach Chris Church. “Belle River’s a good football team. We knew it was going to be a tough battle.”

Cardinal Carter has relied more on its passing game as the season has progressed, giving its opposition more offense to handle since getting things started against Brennan in mid September.

“You’ve got to have a passing game to get through the playoffs,” Church noted. “If they’re able to stop the run, there has to be something else to rely on.”

The victory against Belle River officially earned the Cougars second place in the Wilson Division with one game remaining. Even in the event of a regular season-ending loss and wins from the 4-2-0 Belle River and Massey teams, Cardinal Carter would be granted second place because of head-to-head wins against both adversaries.

The regular season will end Friday, Oct. 25 with a

3 p.m. home field start against the Villanova Wildcats in the divisional crossover game.

“It should be interesting — there’s a bit of history between the two schools,” noted Cougars co-coach Mark Ficon.

During the infancy of Cardinal Carter’s football program, a ceramic Cougar was created for the team that become a trophy for headto-head matches between what was at the time Essex County’s two most southerly Catholic high schools. The quickly-improving Wildcats won the statue several years in a row, a scenario eventually becoming

a source of friction between the schools. Villanova, at 4-2-0, stands at second in the Newman Division along with Catholic Central, both trailing 5-1-0 Herman.

Jordan Aguiar of the Cougars is tackled during a WECSSAA senior football game at Cardinal Carter Thursday, Oct. 17. The Cougars won 24-7 to secure second place in the Wilson Division.

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Junior Cougars rebound against Essex

By Bryan Jessop

In what may have resembled a tennis match for spectators, the Cardinal Carter junior football team improved its odds of finishing second with a 29-20 victory over the visiting Essex Red Raiders.

The teams exchanged leads three times in the first half of a Tuesday, Oct. 15 match before the Cougars finally put the game away late in the fourth quarter. The Red Raiders wasted little time in starting the offensive charge, starting the game with an onside kick that ended with an Essex player tipping the ball out of bounds to give his team the first possession. The visitors used a quick running game to earn the first touchdown on the contest’s fourth play, although the PAT attempt was blocked to keep their lead down to 6-0.

Austin Camire found his way through traffic and into the end zone to even the score for the Cougars on their next possession with Kiefer Simpson booting his first of four successful PATs to give the hosts a 7-6 advantage. The slim lead was short-lived however, as speedy Essex running back David Reaume made

a lengthy run on his team’s following possession, complete with successful PAT, to give the Raiders a 13-7 lead to start the second quarter.

The Cougars put themselves within striking distance after an Essex punt was blocked to start the Cardinal Carter offense at their opposition’s 35-yard line. Daniel Metcalfe took advantage of the opportunity with a running play that started at the Red Raiders’ 16-yard line and ended with a major after he broke multiple tackles.

What looked like a threat to build a two-score lead quickly transformed into another one-point deficit for the Cougars, as a fumble at the Essex 27-yard line was recovered by a defending player and carried into the home team’s end zone for a 20-14 Red Raiders lead.

Essex appeared poised to take their advantage into the halftime break, but a lastminute drive by the Cougars ended in an 18-yard touchdown run by Wilmer Jiminez with 15 seconds remaining.

The offensively-dominant tone of the game in the first half made a dramatic turn to a defensive game for the third and fourth quarters,

thanks largely to some halftime tweaking by senior team coach Mark Ficon. The changes paid off, as the Red Raiders were held scoreless through the final 24 minutes while Metcalfe added his second touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter. Metcalfe also put the game out of reach for Essex late in the fourth by kicking the ball through the end zone from the Red Raiders’ 20yard line.

“It was a very physical game,” said junior Cougars head coach Mark Renaud. “Our defense played a lot better in the second half to shut them down. They moved the ball easily against us in the first half.”

The game was an important one in the race for second place in the Miller Division. Cardinal Carter, Brennan, L’Essor and Essex are in a race for the division’s second and final bye into the quarterfinals, with undefeated Herman unlikely to give up its stranglehold on first place. As all teams have two games remaining, the Cougars have eight points, Brennan seven, L’Essor six and Essex five. Cardinal Carter will host Belle River on Tuesday, Oct. 22 and Tecumseh Vista Academy on

Tuesday, Oct. 29, both with 4 p.m. kickoffs. The playoff format has been adjusted from previous years, with the Janisse and Miller divisions sending their top six teams into the post season while the bottom two will be eliminated from further play. Recently, the bottom half of each division vied for a ‘Tier II’ title. In Round 1, the top two teams of each grouping will receive byes while

each third place team will host the sixth place team from the other division and fourth place teams will host the opposite division’s five place squads.

Teams will not be reseeded going into the quarterfinals.

During last week’s game at Cardinal Carter, both teams donned pink socks while many Cougars also wore pink wristbands. The attire was worn in conjunc-

tion with WECSSAA Football For a Cure in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As a means of generating funds for the cause, teams purchase pink wristbands from the school spearheading the effort — Tecumseh Vista Academy — and sell them throughout their schools and respective communitites. Senior teams are also participating. Last year, about $29,000 was raised.

Wilmer Jiminez of the Cougars faces an Essex defender as he gains yards during a WECSSAA junior football game against the Essex Red Raiders Tuesday, Oct. 15. Jiminez contributed with a touchdown in his team’s 29-20 win to improve their record to 4-1-0 and keep sole possession of second place in the Miller Division.

Bantam Minors tie in Essex

Sat. Oct. 19 the Reid Funeral Home Bantam Minors took on the Ravens in an exciting road game in Essex.

The Ravens opened the scoring midway through the first and held off the Southpoint attack until Tyler Zsebok broke through the pack and netted an unassisted goal with 1:35 remaining in the period.

The action intensified in the second period with plenty of scoring opportunities at both ends of the rink. Essex added two goals and appeared to be taking control of the game when, with time running out in the second, Carter Mastronardi combined with Tyler Zsebok and Jeremy Oriet to bring the Capitals back to life. A short 30 seconds later Mastronardi added another with an assist from Jeron Kir, ending the period tied at 3-3.

The Capitals found their stride in the third when Mastronardi completed a hat trick on a pass from Tyler Zsebok only a minute into the period. Essex answered with a goal of their own, tying the game once more. Jeron Kir broke the 4-4 deadlock at 8:54 of the third with an unassisted breakaway goal, giving the Capitals the lead. One minute later, Mastronardi completed a 4-goal return to the ice on a feed from Jeremy Oriet to give the Capitals what looked like a commanding a 2-goal lead.

At 5:35, Essex made it clear that the game was not over and brought the game back to within one. The final minutes of the game were tense, with the Capitals successfully killing off a penalty and Essex battling to tie the game.

With only 0:21 remaining, a stray puck to the point found its way to an uncovered Essex point man and into the net, ending the contest in a 6-6 tie.

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Leamington Chrysler Peewees defeat Essex

The Leamington Chrysler Peewee house league team opened up the scoring in the first minute of the first period in a game against Essex. Ryan Durocher scored, assisted by Jace Jacobs and Nicolas Klassen. Leamington started off the second period with a goal from Matthew Klassen, assisted by a nice drop pass from Ryan Durocher and also assisted by Jace Jacobs. Ryan Durocher scored his second goal of the game to make it 3-0, assisted by Jace Jacobs and Matthew Klassen.

Essex made it 3-1 near the end of the second period with a goal by Dustin Anderson.

The third period had some excitement as Essex was awarded a penalty shot because of a puck being covered in the crease by a defenseman. The Essex player made a nice move but Leamington’s goalie, Hannah Leclaire, made a great save.

With about 5 minutes left in the game, Matthew Durocher scored for Leamington Chrysler, assisted by Matthew Klassen and Marc Fortuna, to cap off an impressive 4-1 win for Leamington.

The great divide

I wasn’t exactly scholarship material in high school, but there were a few courses that I actually enjoyed while loathing others with every fibre of my being. Like a smaller organized sports league, they could have been arranged into two groups — English, Geography, Auto Mechanics and History in the Enjoy Conference and Math, Science, Law and Computer Sciences in the Hate Conference.

I started taking an interest in Geography in Grade 2 or 3. Had I been in a professional sports administrative position responsible for realigning teams, I’d probably look back on the course with nothing but contempt. For that reason, I can actually find it in myself to forgive Gary Bettman and his NHL executive cronies for making multiple mistakes in the league realignment that took effect with the introduction to the 2013-14 season. For one, it’s not without its merits. It’s great to see Montreal, Detroit, Boston and Toronto in the same division. Some bemoan the separation of the Red Wings and Blackhawks, but looking back to the days of pre-Bettman bastardization of the league, the Norris Division matches between the Leafs and Wings seemed more heated than those featuring the Wings and Hawks. As coincidence would have it, two of the half-dozen or so live games I’ve seen were the Leafs and Wings many years ago and the Hawks and Wings the year before passports were required to cross the border. I recall more angst between the Leafs and Wings.

The plain and simple fact of the matter is that the NHL doesn’t have as much money to throw around as, say, Major League Baseball (I could go on all day about how dumb it is to have two NYC, Chicago and San Francisco/Oakland teams in different “leagues,” but I’ll resist). Realigning teams with time zones in mind just made sense (I sometimes wonder how much of an advantage the home team has without the effects of jet lag). No doubt Bettman’s modus operandi was the convenience involved with network television contracts, but the chronological convenience that comes along with it is a nice byproduct.

Then, of course are the annoyances. What would have been the Patrick Division in the good ol’ days is now the Metropolitan Division. I think I threw up in my mouth a little when I first heard about that name. Would it have been so difficult for the Montreal, Detroit, Toronto, etc. division to be called the Northeast while calling the New York, New Jersey, Washington, etc. division the Atlantic? For one, there are more “Metro” teams within close proximity to the ocean than there are in the “Atlantic” group.

The other geographic atrocity of course is putting the two Florida teams in the same division as the other Atlantic teams. Once the Panthers and Bolts leave their host state, their nearest divisional rival is still further away than the furthest adversary from the Eastern Conference’s other division. Swapping the Florida teams with the New York City teams would have made a lot more sense, but this is the NHL we’re talking about. Yeah, some would complain that the rivalry between the Devils and NYC teams would be compromised, but they’d still at least be in the same conference — we wouldn’t be relocating a team to Jupiter.

Perhaps the biggest bush-league aspect of the realignment is putting 14 teams in one conference and 16 in the other. Detroit or Columbus should have remained in the West. Columbus is further east, but the Wings were promised a conference swap years ago, so I personally would have kept the Bluejackets in the West — nobody’s watching their games anyway.

The unaligned realignment has many speculating that expansion into the West is imminent. Seattle might be a good fit, but where would the league go to even things up at 16 teams per side? Houston? Portland? Kansas City? To me, the answer is simple… Saskatchewan! Nobody’s even considering the option right now, but think about it — if they can average 32,500 per 2012 CFL game, reeling in a crowd of 18,000 41 times per season for NHL hockey shouldn’t be a problem. Anyone wanna build a new barn in Regina?

Closer to home, rumour has it that the Ontario Hockey Association has been toying with the idea of a major makeover for the GOJHL (Junior ‘B’). Originally, there was a plan to introduce another entire Conference for the GTA region, but only four or five of the 11 expansion applications were considered worthy. Now, there’s speculation about the three conference of nine teams each being sliced and diced to create four groups of six or seven teams.

Travel time/distance implications could improve or worsen, depending on how many games everyone plays against teams from outside their conference or division.

No doubt the St. Marys Lincolns would be thrilled. I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to gaze up Highway 7 and the 19 km trip to Stratford and then snap back into reality for a 237 km bus ride to LaSalle three times per season. For the time being, the new solution to the unpopular Sutherland Cup round robin format makes sense — allowing the Conference finalist with the best playoff winning percentage to be thrown into the mix as the fourth team. This will allow for a pair of provincial semifinals (members of the same conference cannot meet in the semis) instead of the dog’s breakfast that is the three-team, double round robin fiasco. No geography lesson necessary.

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Bantam girls shut out Sarnia

On Friday night, Oct. 18, the Southpoint Sun Stars Bantam girls hosted the Sarnia Lady Sting for a league game. The Stars came out flying and scored on the first shift just 11 seconds into the game when Chelsea Hickson scored on a rebound in front of the Sarnia net with assists going to Kennedy Hodgson and Sarah Schincariol. Five minutes later the Stars went up 2-0 on Hickson’s second tally of the game with Schincariol getting the helper on another scramble in front of the Sting net.

The Stars and the Sting traded opportunities in the second period but the goalies stood tall and kept the score 2-0 heading to the third period.

At the 7-minute mark of the third, Corinne Jackson scored on a shot from the right point off the draw and the Stars were out front 3-0. With just 20 seconds remaining in the third, Bailey Brown finished out the scoring when she fired a puck at the net from a tough angle that fooled the Sting netminder. Assists on the goal went to Emily Hyatt and Corinne Jackson.

Final score Stars 4, Sarnia 0. Alyee Church played a strong game and picked up the shutout for the Stars.

On Sat. Oct. 19 the Stars travelled to Lambeth for an afternoon tilt with the Lancers. The Lancers opened the scoring 8 minutes into the first period and the score stayed that way until midway through the third period. Abbey Hopper holding the blue line kept the Lancers attempt to clear in the zone and then fired a slap shot towards the screened Lancer netminder that found it’s way to the back of the net to tie the score at 1.

With just under 6 minutes to play in the third period and the Stars buzzing around the Lancer net, Chelsea Hickson saw Kennedy Hodgson alone in the slot, fed her the pass and Kennedy beat the Lancer goaltender high on the glove side to give the Stars a 2-1 lead. From there the Stars closed it out with a solid forecheck that kept the puck in the Lancer zone for most of the remainder of the game.

Two third period goals and the comeback on the road was complete for a 2-1 victory. Natalie Edmondson played a solid game in goal for the Stars.

The Stars are on the road next weekend travelling to Brighton, Michigan, to play the Kensington Valley Ravens before returning home for midweek games on Tuesday and Wednesday with the Kent County Fillies.

CC junior girls basketball vs Lajeunesse

Marlee LaSala of the Cougars brings the ball back toward the Lajeunesse end of the court after winning a one-on-one race for a loose ball during a WECSSAA Tier II junior girls basketball game at Cardinal Carter Tuesday, Oct. 15. LaSala was her team’s top scorer in the 37-27 final, the Cougars’ first victory of the season. On Thursday, Oct. 17, Cardinal Carter visited Catholic Central, where they were handed a 52-31 loss by the Comets.

Atom Minors show positive signs

The Gabriele Brand Source Home Furnishing Atom Minors played host to the LaSalle Sabres on Sat. Oct. 19. Both teams came out showing lots of fire and had several hard battles along the boards.

LaSalle got on the board first by finding the back of the net 6 minutes into the first frame, and again on the power play with only 30 seconds left in the period.

LaSalle scored two more goals in the second, with one being a power play goal again. The Capitals never gave up as they fired the most shots on net in a league game so far this year. The Capitals ended up with 17 shots on net, but took more than 25 shots towards the net.

The Capitals finally got on the board when Robbie Edwards pounced on the rebound of a shot from Gerrin Church, who rushed up the ice after a breakout pass from Evan Morais late in the third period. LaSalle got one more in the last minute to take a 5-1 victory.

Jarett Boisvert had a good game between the pipes making many big saves, with 25 shots being fired at him. The forwards showed good progress with being very aggressive, and crashing the net and going af-

Laser swim team begins season with a splash

The Leamington Laser Swim Team began their season with a splash on the weekend. Heading to Aylmer on Sun. Oct. 20 for their first meet of the season the Lasers proved to be a force in the water, coming home with a slew of the coveted ribbons.

Taking first place for the Lasers in their respective age groups were: Gabriel Berard (10), 50 back; Hayden Fox (11), 50 back; Brooke Hillman (12), 100 free; Felix Nunes (11), 50 fly; Sebastian Nunes (16), 100 free, 50 fly; Scott Plancke (13), 50 fly.

Second Place: Gabriel Berard (10), 100 free; Matteo Corlett (10), 50 back; Rachel Gray (14), 50 fly; Kalin Lougheed (9), 25 back, 25 breast; Sebastian Nunes (16), 100 back; Allison Ware (11), 50 breast; Emme Zanuttini (12), 100 back.

Third Place: Gabriel Berard (10), 50 breast, 50 fly; Matteo Corlett (10), 100 free; Rylee Gillett (7), 25 back, 25 breast; Kalin Lougheed (9), 50 free; Felix Nunes (11), 50 breast; Sebastian Nunes (16), 100 breast; Emme Zanuttini (12).

Special mention goes to Scott Plancke who swam an open 100 fly against swimmers ranging to 17 years old and still placed an impressive 6th.

The Lasers are looking forward to another fantastic season.

ter rebounds. The defense also had a good game by fitting hard in the corners and blocking several shots that were fired toward the net. Overall, the Capitals have been showing positive signs of improvements in all aspects of the game, and the coaching staff will keep

working on it with the kids.

The Capitals have a busy weekend coming up as they take on Erie Northshore at Unico on Fri. Oct. 25 at 7 p.m., then Sat. Oct. 26 in Essex at 6:45 p.m., and again Sun. Oct. 27 in Tecumseh at 6 p.m.

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Peewee girls win, tie

This past week the Southpoint Stars Peewee girls played two very fast-paced entertaining games.

On Thurs. Oct 17 the Stars hosted the Chatham Outlaws in Wheatley. The Stars defeated Chatham by a score of 3-0. Scoring for the Stars were Darigan Chambers, Sarah O’Brien, and Mackenzie Wilson.

On Oct. 18 the girls were faced with a strong Lakeshore team. The Stars were up by two goals after two periods but Lakeshore was able to come back and score two to tie game. Goal scorers were Chloe Mastronardi and Tara Rahm. Providing outstanding goaltending for both games was Cassidy De Groote. Way to go, Stars!

Peewee girls weekend action

Friday night the Stars were shooting, not in the sky but on the ice, as the Southpoint Sun Bantam B Stars played host to the Sarnia Lady Sting. The Stars played amazing and came away with a huge 4-0 victory. Scoring for the Stars was Kennedy Hodgson, Chelsea Hickson, Corinne Jackson and Bailey Brown. The assists went to Hickson, Sarah Schincariol, Brown, Emily Hyatt and Jackson. The goaltending and great team defence helped keep Sarnia off of the scoreboard.

On Saturday the UCCU Southpoint Atom Stars played in Essex and came away with a big 3-1 win. Alyssa Lamb led the way with a hat trick. An assist went to Kaitlyn Pickard. Stars goalie Hannah Leclaire showed an aggressive style of play and made quite a few saves to preserve the victory!

On Sunday afternoon the Southpoint UCCU Atom Stars played host to Windsor. The Lady Stars got on the board first with a great goal from Alyssa Lamb, assisted by Kaitlyn Picard and Maeghan Derksen. Windsor replied with four goals to win the game 4-1. The Southpoint Lions Club Intermediate Stars welcomed LaSalle to the Heinz rink on Sunday with the Stars scoring a big 4-0 win. Kim Goyeau and Taylor Babkirk paced the attack with 3-point performances each. Goyeau had 2 goals and an assist and Babkirk had a goal and 2 assists. Also scoring for the Lady Stars was Chase Cabral with an assist to Sydney Dries. Shayna Augustine made several spectacular saves to get the shut out! Also on Sunday afternoon, the Southpoint Rhine Danube Intermediate Stars played a strong team from Tecumseh. Tecumseh won 6-0.

THANK YOU!

The Leamington Mersea Historical Society thanks all those who attended this year’s 16th Annual Heritage Awards Night and Silent Auction on October 18th at the Rhine Danube Club and honoured the five award winners - including the Cacciavillani Family, Chief Louise Hillier, the Late Bruce Crozier, Ross Barnwell and Herb Enns.

The Society also thanks the following businesses and individuals for their generosity and support in making this year’s event the most successful one ever:

Uni-Fab, Reid Funeral Home, Robert McGirr Jr., Udo Renner Insurance and Investments, WIll Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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Bantam Majors fall against A’burg

The Southpoint Capitals Major Bantam team, sponsored by Jose’s Bar and Grill, travelled to Amherstburg this past weekend for a tilt against the Avalanche. The Caps came out flat and fell behind early.

The Caps did get on the board in the second period when Austin Unger blasted a point shot that found the back of the cage. Assists went to Brett Enns and Jack Hannigan. Hannigan slapped in a fat rebound late in the second period to make it 4-2 for Amherstburg. Helpers went to Zack Dillen and Luc Ribble. The Avalanche kept pressing and took a 7-2 lead to the third period.

The Caps came out strong in the third. Dawson Iles took passes from Enns and Ribble to score the third goal for Southpoint. Luc Ribble completed the Caps offence by finding the 5-hole. Helpers went to Evan Loveless and Brett Enns. The Caps lost 9-4.

The team has a big week coming up as they will play Belle River, Essex and Tecumseh. Good luck, Caps!

CILISKA EXCAVATING

Noel Hodgson reaches for the puck after falling to the ice along with a Tilbury opponent during an atom local league game Saturday, Oct. 19. The Caps scored in the second to pull within a goal, but dropped the game in a 6-1 decision. (SUN Photo)

Cougars to host OFSAA soccer

By Bryan Jessop

The regular season is still months away, but Cardinal Carter’s senior boys soccer team has already secured a berth in the 2014 ‘AA’ OFSAA soccer tournament.

Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School’s bid to host the annual provincial tournament has been accepted by the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations after it was discovered that the school originally selected to provide facilities for the event was unable to fulfill the sizeable commitment. The Ontario-wide tournament will feature 20 ‘AA’ regional athletic association championship teams and some finalists from June 5-7, 2014. It will mark the first time for Cardinal Carter to host an OFSAA championship.

As hosts, the Cougars have already qualified to compete in the event — their third appearance in the past four seasons and fifth in the last 10. The team will again be coached by Chris Mazar with Cardinal Carter viceprincipal and 2014 OFSAA ‘AA’ boys soccer chairperson Jim Kittl to serve as the team’s general manager.

“I’ll be taking care of the paperwork,” Kittl said of his duties with the yet-to-beformed team. “I want Chris to be able to concentrate entirely on the product on the field.”

Liam Pearce is the only player the Cougars expect to lose from last season, which introduced 16 rookies including all starters. Players to remain with the 2014 team from the SWOSSAA champions of 2012 will include Lucas Santos, Antonia Neaves, Austin Bento, goalkeeper Chris Dias, Charles Impens and Andrew Valle.

Previous OFSAA appearances for the Cougars boys soccer team brought them to North Bay in 2004 and 2012, Windsor in 2011 and St. Catharines in 2006.

“We’ve been all over the place. It’ll be nice to have some local eyes on us,” said Mazar.

In leading the organizational duties of hosting the OFSAA tournament, Kittl will be supported by a crew of more than 50 Cardinal Carter students and teachers. Specialist High Skills Major in Sports and Fitness program leader Mark Ficon will serve as Kittl’s “right hand man” while Grade 11 leadership course students will be assigned to visiting teams as ambassadors to answer questions and assist with tournament arrangements. Kittl and fel-

low committee members will make a two-day trip to Toronto in early February to participate in a tutorial on how to organize and run an OFSAA tournament.

Officially, OFSAA hosting bids are to be submitted three years in advance, although the submission of applications two years in advance is not uncommon. When it became evident that the ‘AA’ boys would-be hosts for 2014 could not fulfill hosting duties, WECSSAA executives sent emails to its ‘AA’ schools letting them know that the opportunity was available. From there, Cardinal Carter filled and submitted an application, signed by the principal and committee members, indicating available accommodations for visiting teams.

“It seemed the interest was here to host it,” Kittl said. “It’s going to take the village. It’ll really take a school-wide effort.”

Kittl has been in contact with the Point Pelee Inn, Comfort Inn and the Howard Johnson hotels in Leamington in efforts to secure rooms for guests. Visiting players alone will bring the number of visitors to Leamington to 418 if each guest

team fills its roster to the 22-player maximum. Kittl also hopes to see several fans, parents and other spectators attend the three-day tournament. Teams will actually arrive on June 4, the date scheduled for the preevent coaches meeting.

The Leamington Soccer Complex at the corner of Mersea Road 2/Oak Street East and Mersea Road 12 will serve as the host site.

Kittl explained that there was interest in hosting at least one game at Cardinal Carter, but with four full-sized, well-maintained pitches, the facility immediately east of urban Leamington will be ideal. Several port-a-potties will be sent to the complex to take care of restroom needs for teams and spectators.

One responsibility in preparation for the tournament will be recruiting sponsors for the soft-covered, take-away programs given to each player. Sponsors will also be sought for signage at the LSC fields during games as well as groups to provide concessions at the complex.

“We really want Leamington to see this as a community event,” said Kittl, who became vice principal at

Cardinal Carter after spending two years at Assumption in Windsor under the same title. “Right away, I noticed that Leamington has a sense of ownership and smalltown pride. I think this will be a really good thing for Leamington.”

Anyone interested in offering sponsorship for the OFSAA tournament can contact Kittl at Cardinal Carter by calling 519-3222804.

Cardinal Carter senior boys soccer players Lucas Santos and Antonia Neaves, along with school staff members Mark Ficon, Marco Antonuzzo, Chris Mazar, Jim Kittl, Mark Renaud and Lisa Hedges pose in front of OFSAA banners from previous seasons. The senior boys team will host the ‘AA’ OFSAA soccer tournament from June 5-7 next season.

Opblinger leads Flyers to win over Preds

By Bryan Jessop

Last week’s Flyers home game may have suggested a second versus second-last contest on the shot counter, but certainly not on the scoreboard. The Flyers, second in the Western Conference, held on for a slim 3-2 victory over the visiting and struggling Lambton Shores Predators in Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League action Thursday, Oct. 17 at Heinz Arena. Leamington posted an ominous shots advantage of 62-19, but narrowly avoided overtime as a 3-0 lead was reduced to a one-goal game late in the third period.

“We carried the play, but it’s hard to secure a win when you give them a chance to get even late,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “We could have been up by four or five goals. There were numerous chances, but we didn’t finish and allowed them to stay in the game.”

Both teams have been plagued with injuries as of late while the Flyers also dealt with multiple suspensions stemming from their Showcase Game against the Niagara Falls Canucks. Both Dylan Seguin and defenseman Niklaus Pleshakov were sidelined by suspensions for the game against Lambton Shores while the likes of

Nick Sproveiro gave the visitors some life with a low snapshot that beat Austin Roudebush with just under three-and-a-half minutes left in the middle period. Leamington outshot their guests 233 in the first period and 29-7 in the second, but couldn’t pull away on the scoresheet.

“He (Tugwell) played a great game, but we could have wore the crest right off his sweater,” Piroski said.

for eight on the power play while the hosts went one for three.

Leamington will visit the LaSalle Vipers Wednesday, Oct. 23 before returning home for a 7:10 p.m. start against the Strathroy Rockets Thursday, Oct. 24.

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On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the LaSalle Vipers handed a 5-2 loss to the visiting Sarnia Legionnaires while the London Nationals blanked St. Marys 6-0. While the Flyers were hosting Lambton Shores, the Legionnaires held on for a 6-5 victory against London.

On Friday, Strathroy punished St. Thomas 11-2 before the Stars found revenge the next day with a 5-1 victory. Also on Saturday, Chatham blanked Lambton Shores 5-0. LaSalle doubled Chatham 4-2 on Sunday.

Tony Spidalieri were still tending to injuries. Jared Dennis was also absent from Thursday’s roster. The Flyers had complete control of the first period, beginning with Alex Seguin one-timing a pass from Nathan Opblinger from directly in front of the Predators’ crease after four minutes and 16 seconds of play. Kyle Quick also earned an assist. Opblinger buried his eighth of the season with a wrist shot from within the faceoff circle to the left of the Lambton Shores net, beating Justin Tugwell high on his blocker side. Seguin and Blaine Bechard assisted.

Mitch Amante was unsuccessful on a penalty shot awarded after a Predators defensemen put his hand on the puck in Tugwell’s crease during a scramble for a rebound. Quick accounted for the game winner just beyond the game’s midway point with a wrist shot that Tugwell got a piece of, only to watch the puck bounce off the ice and into his net. Both Seguin and Opblinger assisted.

Lambton Shores played a more lively third period, where they mustered nearly as many shots (nine) as through the first 40 minutes combined. A Leamington win seemed inevitable going into the game’s final minute, but after pulling their netminder for the extra attacker, Jay Ritchie solved Roudebush with an ice level shot from directly in front of the crease with 21 seconds remaining. The Flyers held on from there, refusing to give Tugwell another chance to race to his team’s bench for the

“We forgot about playing defense without the puck,” Piroski noted.

The contest was a quiet one on the penalty front, where both teams were unsuccessful on only one power play opportunity.

On Friday, Oct. 18, the Flyers travelled to St. Mary’s to take on the conference’s last-place Lincolns. The Flyers required a shootout to slip by the Lincs 3-2. The teams traded goals in regulation, beginning with an Opblinger power play tally in the first. St. Marys replied with a power play goal of their own before Colin Moore netted the game’s third man-advantage marker. The Lincolns scored the contest’s only even-strength goal late in the second. After a scoreless third and overtime session, the first two shootout players were stopped by Trevor Wheaton of the Flyers and Nikolas Dampier of St. Marys. Chris Scott was successful on Leamington’s third attempt, but so was the Lincoln’s Garrett James. Opblinger scored on the Flyers’ fourth shot while Ocean Check was denied by Wheaton to secure the Leamington victory.

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Alex Friesen of the Flyers tries to beat Justin Tugwell of the Predators with a backhand breakaway shot during a Thursday, Oct. 17 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. The Flyers won 3-2. (Sun photo)

Leamington’s Colin Moore reaches ahead in an effort to strip the puck away from a Lambton Shores opponent during a Thursday, Oct. 17 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. The Flyers won 3-2. (Sun photo)

Flyers defenseman Jacob McGhee challenges a Predators forward during the second period of a Thursday, Oct. 17 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. The Flyers jumped to a 3-0 lead and held on for the 3-2 win. ( Sun photo)

WFCU Midgets lose 1-0 in Grimsby final

Fri. Oct. 18 the WFCU Capital Midgets travelled to Grimsby to compete in their first tournament of the season. Game #1 was against last year’s OHF champions Quinte West Hawks. Quinten Adams put Southpoint on the board early in the first by scoring an unassisted shorthanded tally. Adams notched his second of the game midway through the second period set up by Noah Morris. Morris got his second assist in the third, setting up Scott Flor-

ence to make it 3-0. Quinte made it 3-1 with 4 minutes to go in the third. Ryan Zsebok put the nail in the coffin late in the game, set up by Eric Taylor and Florence, to make the final 4-1. Mitchell Monaco made some key saves to keep the WFCU Midgets in this game.

The Caps’ second game was at 9:30 p.m. Friday night against the undefeated Welland Tigers. In what would be an exciting game to watch, Bryan Bradley played spectacularly, keeping the Welland shooters at bay. Finally, midway through the third, the game winner was scored by Eric Taylor, set up by Quinten Adams and Trevor Affleck. The final of this game was 1-0.

Game #3 was the semifinal Saturday night against the host Grimsby Peach Kings. The WFCU Capitals fell behind late in the first, 1-0. Special teams were the key to victory for the Caps as Grimsby took a series of undisciplined penalties and Southpoint “Capitalized”, scoring 5 unanswered goals between the second and third period. Grimsby added one late in the third, and the final was 5-2. Goal scorers for Southpoint were Tyler Dyck (2), Brandon Turnbull, Riley Enns and Calyn Kir. Assists went to Ryan Zsebok, Dylan Enns, Noah Nassif and Dyck. Mitchell Monaco recorded the win in this contest.

Sunday afternoon featured a rematch of what tournament-goers deemed the most exciting game of the weekend between Southpoint and Welland. The players did not disappoint and this hard fought battle finished 1-0 with a lot of hard hits and big saves. Bryan Bradley had another great start. The goal was scored by Welland with 13 seconds remaining in the game while on the power play.

The Southpoint WFCU Midget Capitals represented the local communities extremely well, and hopefully the team build from this for more success as the season moves on. Make sure to come out and support the local minor hockey teams by checking out their schedules at www. southpointminorhockey. com.

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Sharks hold off Kings

By Bryan Jessop

No ‘Phibbing’, penalty trouble would have proven costly for the Wheatley Sharks had it not been for the offensive efforts of one of their rookie forwards.

The Sharks held on for a 6-5 regular win over the Dresden Kings Monday night, thanks largely to a third-period hat trick by rookie forward Cale Phibbs. Wheatley constructed a 6-2 advantage with 12:09 remaining in the third, but nine minutes of simultaneous penalties just before the midway point of the final frame allowed Dresden to pull within a goal before the Sharks could return to even strength.

The first period featured a slight advantage in momentum for the Sharks due in no small part to three power plays. Numerous shots were fired or deflected just wide of the Dresden net, but the hosts were held scoreless for the first 36 minutes of the game.

Macks Holmes slid a rebounding puck past Sharks netminder Everitt Omstead during the first of four Kings power plays to give the guests a 1-0 lead that stood for nearly 12 minutes. Persistence, patience and pressure finally paid off for Wheatley to the tune of a Jimmy Ciacelli goal when the rookie forward grabbed a rebound, slid from right to left across the Dresden crease and flipped the puck into Brett Paxton’s net. Antonio Ciampa drew the lone assist.

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Ciacelli’s goal opened the floodgates for the Sharks, who followed up with a Frankie Ciacelli goal from behind and to the left of the Kings’ net in an unassisted effort. Veteran forward Brendon Anger buried his fifth of the season on a late second-period breakaway, switching to the backhand just in front of the crease before flipping the puck over the goal line with 18 seconds on the clock, also unassisted.

Phibbs scored his third, fourth and fifth of the season just over five minutes apart, starting with a backhand shot while Dresden was caught making an illtimed line change. Dylan Impens and Jon Woelk were credited with assists. Holmes replied about two minutes later after the puck took an odd bounce in the Sharks’ zone and onto his stick. Holmes caught Omstead looking the wrong way for his team’s only even-strength tally of the night.

Phibbs’ second of the period came 46 seconds later during a two-on-one rush. Phibbs snapped a cross-crease pass from Jon Woelk into the Dresden net to regain Wheatley’s three-goal lead, with Thomas Virban also drawing a helper. With a Kings defenseman on his back, Phibbs potted the game winner with a wrist shot into the left side of the Dresden net after taking a feed from Woelk.

The Kings sprung to life after the Sharks were assessed a fighting major, instigator, aggressor and boarding call at mid period, with only an unsportsmanlike minor from Dresden to offset two of the 11 minutes of infractions. Three power play goals ensued, including one during a five-onthree advantage to pull the Kings to within a goal. Paxton was pulled for the extra attacker with just over a minute left, but Wheatley’s blueliners successfully fended off all lastditch efforts by Dresden forwards.

The Sharks outshot the Kings 39-26. Dresden was the stronger group on special teams, going a perfect four for four on the power play while holding Wheatley to zero for five.

“Our penalties were selfish,” said Sharks head coach Ken Galerno. “We can’t blame the refs — we took some selfish penalties that we have to learn from. In the first period we showed our tiredness from the past road game then we dominated for the next 30 minutes. There was a lack of discipline after that. We’ll address that.”

Two days earlier, the Sharks were on the other side of a four-goal deficit during an Oct. 19 game in Mooretown. Wheatley struck first with an Eric Rivard goal, but the Flags replied with five in a row between the four-minute mark of the first and the midway point of the second. Galerno then called a timeout that proved pivotal.

“We rattled the boys a bit. I didn’t hold my tongue too much,” Galerno said. “It was a good character win, but it was a situation we shouldn’t have been in.”

The timeout’s impact became obvious, as Woelk, Mike Reid, Anger, Lucas Raffoul and Rivard sent the next five tallies past Steven Taylor in just over seven minutes. Rivard’s game winner was scored with three seconds remaining in the middle stanza. Wheatley outshot the Flags 47-34 while both teams were held scoreless on two power play opportunities.

The wins put the Sharks in a tie for second place with the Belle River Canadiens as of Wednesday, Oct. 23 — the Sharks had one game in hand over Belle River, who they will host on Monday, Oct. 28.

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Southpoint Tyke Novice Naples Pizza team played Kingsville #9 in Kingsville on Sat. Oct. 19. It was an exciting fairly-matched game between both centres with lots of back and forth action throughout all three periods.

The game ended in a 5-5 tie. Southpoint goals were scored by Kaeden Sarkis, Tyler Franklin, Josh Unsworth (2) and Drennan Vince. Assists were by Jack Thomas, Joel Stockwell, Kaeden Sarkis, Owen Pimentel, Evan Gualtieri and Jonathan Semaan. Excellent work by goalie Adam Krueger.

Above: Austin Fontaine and Sebastian Kanally of the Sharks eye up a rebounding puck in front of the Kings’ net during a Monday, Oct. 21 game at Wheatley Area Arena.

Right: Dylan Impens of the Wheatley Sharks battles two Dresden Kings for control of the puck in the corner during a Monday, Oct. 21 game at Wheatley Area Arena. The Sharks won 6-5. (SUN Photos)

Golden Years mini golf

Fifty-two Golden Years mini golfers were on their games on Oct. 17, recording an impressive 88 aces. Hilighting this effort with 5 aces each were Eleanor Brook and Gary Honey, followed closely by Gerry Wilkinson with 4. Three each dropped for Herb Ascott, Mike Binder, Kathy Bradley, Madeline Butler, Gord Ellis, Mavis Rutter, Bill Taylor, Bill Ward and Bryon Walker. Registering 2 apiece were Iggy Arner, Lloyd Honey, Murray Cascadden, Eunice Cascadden, Fran Clifford, Carolyn Ascott, Floyd Johnson, Marie Lasi, Barb Murphy, John Murphy, Andy Orsini, Art Sweet, Rose Taylor and Donna Wiebe. Barb Arner, Dorothy Cascadden, Pete Daudlin, Ila Ellis, Murray Hartford, Laurie Hylton, Eva Kah, Cam Keith, Julia Kos, Frank Lasi, Bill Mayville, Betty McManus, Winnie Moore, Colleen Pearse, Gayle Johnson, Shirley Thiessen, Ernie Vandenberg, Doug Vickery and Eleanor Wilkinson each had 1 ace.

Low score for 9 holes went to Gary Honey with an impressive 16. Carding 17 were Gerry Wilkinson, Doug Vickery, Mavis Rutter, Fran Clifford, Bill Mayville, Iggy Arner, Julia Kos, Andy Orsini (2) and Gary Honey.

A strong 34 for 18 holes was recorded by Iggy Arner and Andy Orsini, followed by Lloyd Honey and Andy Orsini with 36. Gerry Wilkinson (2), Bill Taylor, Mary Binder, Eleanor Brook and Laurie Hylton notched 37. Finally, a 36-hole score of 70 went to Andy Orsini with Gerry Wilkinson and Gary Honey managing 74.

A 75 was recorded by Lloyd Honey, and Laurie Hylton a 76. Realizing 77 were Gerrit Vriesen, Bill Taylor and Bill Ward.

Nailing down first place with 226 was Team 5 (Bill Taylor, Gerry Wilkinson, Lloyd Honey). Team Kings took second place with 234 (Julia Kos, Iggy Arner, Bill Ward), with Team 17 coming a close third with 236 (Andy Orsini, Donna Wiebe, Gary Honey).

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Jean Bell

Jean Bell passed away in her 92nd year on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Bobier Villa. Late of West Lorne, Ontario.

OBITUARY

Marie Mastronardi

Marie Mastronardi (nee Depondt), 85 years, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, October 20, 2013.

Predeceased by her husband Rev. William Bell (1989). Loving mother of Meg Bell of Pender Island, B.C., Heather Bell of West Lorne, and Elizabeth Gaye Bell (Rob) of Brampton. Dear grandmother of Adrienne and Matthew Rollie, Meghan Mackenzie Bell, and Rebecca and Vanessa Mitchener, and great-grandmother of Annabella, Veronica and Matilda. Survived by her sister Ruth Ogilvie of Lacombe, Alberta. Predeceased by her son-in-law Allen Rollie (2012). Friends may call at the West Lorne Chapel of Denning Funeral Directors on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. A service of remembrance will follow at 11 a.m. with Miss Anne Loucks officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the David Suzuki Foundation or Canadian Foodgrains Bank would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy.

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1 BEDROOM CONDO for rent. 44 Robson Rd., Leamington. $750 + utilities. No pets. Call 519-326-5591. se11-tf

2 STOREY 2 bedroom apartment, available November 1. $550 + utilities. First and last required. To view call Jim after 5:00 p.m. at 519-791-4319. oc23

DEC. 1ST BASEMENT of triplex. Ceramic floors, fridge, stove, utilities included. No pets. No smoking. $800 monthly. Call 519-8008180. oc23-30

INDOOR/OUTDOOR CARPENTRY - Renovations and repairs, windows, doors, painting, flooring, basements, drywall, closets, etc. Free estimates. 35 years experience. Our installation is as good as or better than window and door companies at 1/2 the price. Call for a quote, Bill, 519-566-8408. oc9-30

PLUMBING SERVICE

• Repairs

• Installations

• Drain Cleaning

• Excellent Rates

• 37 Years Experience

Ed Higginbottom 519-329-1779 eh48@hotmail.ca

COMING EVENTS

LAERC - LEAMINGTON AREA Ecumenical Refugee Committee Pasta Dinner, *gluten free available. Friday, October 25, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Adults $10, family $25. Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., Leamington. oc16-23

LEAMINGTON RUFFIN’S

PET Centre Charity Pet Nail Clinic. Wednesday, October 30, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Minimum $5 donation to Cats Cry Too. 275, Erie St. S. 519-325-1112. oc23

BUFFET STYLE TURKEY DINNER at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., Saturday, November 2, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Adults $15, children ages 7-12 $8, children 6 and under free. Advance tickets only. Cut off date October 31. No take-out dinners. For tickets call church office 519-326-9461. Menu: turkey dinner with homemade pie. oc16-30

DIANE’S HOUSE OF CLEAN -House cleaning, grocery shopping and run errands. Experienced, reliable and honest. Police clearance available. Call Diane Mallat, 226-783-8607. oc16-23

CALL KAHL RECYCLINGWe come to you and haul away your junk. Scrap metal and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. Call Ken 519-322-8305, 519-326-8559. ja16-tf

PRINTING: BUSINESS ENVELOPES,invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Mallory at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf

FOR SALE

FOLD AND GO solid ultra light scooter. Perfect condition with accessories. Price is right. Please call 519326-6363. If no answer, leave message and phone number. oc9-de11

ELECTRIC SCOOTER WITH battery charger, electric start, up to 25 miles without charging, 2 baskets, holds up to 450 lbs., $1600. Also 3 bath tub chairs. 519-687-2899 se18-tf

BEAUTIFUL WEDDING GOWN with crinoline, trendy mother-of-the-bride dress and additional formal dresses and shoes. Must see to appreciate. Call 519326-3120 or 519-564-2422 (leave message). au28-oc30

ERIE DEARIE PLUSsinker molds. 1 Goodyear P225/75R15 tire - new. 2 Michelin P175/80R13 - new. Approx. 100 used cleaned cement blocks plus chimney blocks - red brick, 3 inch galvanized pipe 20 ft. long. 1 Delta 2 hp, thickness planer, heavy duty on stand, 4-5 ft. pine board 7” w for wood working. Call 519-326-4277 or 519-995-4277. au14-oc23

Jack Morris

Auctions Inc.

Farm Machinery Auction Sale

JD 4955 & JD 2130 Tractors & Other Equipment Saturday, November 2 at 10:00 am

For the estate of Richard & Marilyn Walker, Tilbury, at the Walker farm at 2933 Quinn Line, located west off the King & Whittle (Kent Rd. 5). Absolutely No Reserve. Tractors – one with Loader: J.D. 4955 dsl., 6222 hours, 4WD, new 20.8R42 rear tires, 18.4x26 front tires, 15 speed power shift transmission. This tractor is in very good condition & sells w/quick hitch; Duals: snap on T-rail duals for both front & rear, sell separate; J.D. 2130 dsl. w/roll bar & canopy, sells w/5.0 model 146 front end loader, tractor has good rubber & is in good running order; Lawnmower: J.D. model 345 riding mower, 483 hours; lawn roller; Hydraulic Auger: Buhler Farm King model 1070 hydr. drive swing auger w/hydraulic drive swing. Note: this auger has had very little use; Planting: J.D. model 7100 maxi merge 14 row 3 ph planter w/18” spacing, two skip rows, 3 bu. hoppers, hydr. markers, seed monitor, in A-1 condition; J.D. model 7000 – 4 row corn planter, 38” liquid pop up tank & two squeeze pumps; two IH 5100 – 21 run grain drills w/press wheels & tandem hitch – this will sell as a tandem set of drills; Large Stalk Shredder: J.D. pull type model 27 – 4 row 14’ stalk shredder; Tillage: 25’ Derynck hydr. fold land leveler, sells w/pull cart; Will Rich 25’ model 2500 spring tooth cult. w/spike leveling harrows; Tractor Backhoe, Snow Blower, Blade, etc: Arps model 730 – 3 ph backhoe; J.D. model 270 twin auger 7’ snow blower; 3 ph scraper blade; single axle dual wheel dump trailer; Feteral grain cleaner w/electric motor; 3 ph fork lift; 30”- 6 Row Corn Head: International 6 row model 863 corn head; Spray Cart, Spray Boom, Weed Wick, Water Tank: 500 Imperial gal. modified J.D. model 250 spray cart, sells separate; 40’ spray boom sells after cart; market approx. 26’ weed wick; 1400 gal plastic water tank; transfer pump; Crop Cultivator & Rotary Hoes: J.D. model 400 rotary hoe; pull type rotary hoes; 3 ph J.D. 14 row bean cult.; 4 row corn cult.; 7 section rolling harrows for Triple K; Tractor Weights: 10 J.D. front end wts. & carriage bracket; rear wts. for Case 400 & small IH tractors; other JD wts.; Lathe & Shop Equipment: 10’ Galt GMC model 8540 lathe in good condition w/bits & tooling; some other shop equip. & woodworking tools; Consignments: Walkers have a very large yard & consignments would be welcome. Please call Jack Morris at 519-687-2530. Like new contents of a very well equipped cabinetmaking –woodworking shop: Blum mini-press w/custom made cabinet; Grass Pneumatic Ecopress w/custom cabinet; Craftex 25” drum sander; Makita router w/custom work table; Huskey Pro compressor; portable Tig welder; portable air compressor; Capspray HVLP Powercart; Woodmaster sander; Craftex 15” planer; Mastercraft welding station; Rigid 12” mitre saw; Rigid 36” table saw; Craftex belt sander; Craftex belt 9” & disc 6” sander; Joint planer; portable dust collector; laminate trimmer; bar clamps; 12’ aluminum ladder; 20 C-clamps; various other hand tools, drawer slides, knobs, handles etc; various hardwoods oak, ash, maple, cedar & walnut cabinet grade; mouldings & trim; 3 garage doors 8’ x 12’; etc.

Terms: cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Lunch available. Proprietor: The Estate of Richard & Marilyn Walker Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561

Photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com

SOUTHPOINT SUN

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

PART TIME CARE required for elderly man. No nights. 519-322-2409. oc16-23

PRESTEVE FOODS

BUSY RV & MARINE dealer looking for RV Tech and Boat Mechanic. Contact 519-326-1156 or fax resume to 519-326-6567. oc16-tf

PRESTEVE FOODS

NEEDS at least 15 permanent fish plant workers. Willing to train new workers. Initial wage is $10.25 an hour. After completion of 60 work days, salary increases to $13.90 + health benefits. Position requires either operating processing machine, lift up to 50 lbs on repetitive basis, packaging. Application can be dropped off at 20954 Erie Street South, Wheatley, Ontario or send by e-mail to info@prestevefoods.com.

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Orangeline Farms Limited is seeking General Labour workers to fill positions in our greenhouse, 627 Essex Rd 14, Leamington.

• Monday - Saturday, 48+ hours

• $10.25/hour, hours can vary with minimal notice

• General crop work

• Be able to work in hot and cool temperatures Apply via fax: 519-322-4733 Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

NEEDS at least 15 permanent fish cutters. Experienced fish cutters are paid by piece work. Willing to train new workers. Initial wage is $10.25 an hour. After completion of 60 work days, salary increases to $13.90 + health benefits until cutter is able to make more through piece work. Position requires to filet fish at fast pace. Application can be dropped off at 20954 Erie Street South, Wheatley, Ontario or send by e-mail to info@prestevefoods.com. oc2-23

AZ DRIVER REQUIREDProduce Leamington to Toronto. Clean abstract required. Some weekend work required. 519-8512313. oc23

GENERAL GREENHOUSE LABOR - Full time and full time part time. 48 - 60 hrs./ week. Weekends/holidays. Physically demanding work load. Lifting required. Minimum wage to start. Apply by fax: 519-326-6702 or e-mail: hriprfms@gmail.com oc2-23

SUPERVISOR FOR GREENHOUSE - 3 years experience or more. Able to speak both Spanish and English. Fax resume to 519326-9570 or email to lorraine@jemfarms.ca. oc23-30

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• Installation of storm drainage pipe

• Water main, open drain or ditch excavation

• Large scale earth moving and laser leveling Requirements: Minimum 2 years experience operating heavy equipment and a valid drivers license. Preference will be given to applicants able to set up and use laser control systems and blueprint interpretation. We offer a competitive salary with full benefits. Email resume to: scottshilson@hotmail.com or philshilson@hotmail.com

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Meeting in the Kingsville Council Chambers, 2021 Division Road North on the following date: Monday, November 4, 2013 commencing at 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of the Special Meeting is to continue the review and consideration of the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Town of Kingsville. The laws that regulate land use within the Town under the Comprehensive Zoning By-law must be updated to reflect the policy directions of the new Official Plan (adopted in 2012).

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