Thiessen’s donates 9000 lbs of apples to CAS
By Bryan Jessop
Support from Thiessen’s Orchards to the local Children’s Aid Society over recent years has been a case of comparing apples to apples.
On Monday, Oct. 24, representatives of the Windsor-Essex County Children’s Aid Society — including several from the Leamington branch at Community Hub 33 on Princess Street — paid a visit to Thiessen’s on County Road 34, where 9,000 pounds of apples were donated.
The 1,500 bags contained an average of 20 apples each for a grand total of approximately 30,000 Ambrosia apples. Each bag will be offered to a different CAS family in Windsor or Essex County communities including Leamington, Belle River, Tecumseh, Amherstburg and LaSalle.
“We’re happy to help out any way we can - we want to make a difference in the lives of these families.”
— Andrew Thiessen
In 2014, Thiessen’s made a donation of similar size to the local Children’s Aid Society. Windsor-Essex County CAS CEO Bill Bevan explained that one in eight children from Essex County is a client of the organization, equal to a sum of about
73,000 youths. Those include children who are contacted by the society weekly or biweekly on an ongoing basis as well as those who receive one-time consultation.
“It’s about the health and well-being for the families we work with, and there’s no better snack for kids than an apple,” noted Bevan. “Being able to make donations like this helps us foster better relationships with our families.”
The Ambrosia apples loaded onto a truck by Andrew Thiessen are a naturally-occurring variety as opposed to the crossbred strains that are more common. Thiessen noted that the Ambrosias are a hearty breed that will last for several weeks.
“We’re really happy to be able to do this again this year,” Thiessen said of the 2016 contribution. “We had a good crop and we’re always happy to help the less fortunate. We’re happy to help out any way we can — we want to make a difference in the lives of these families.”
Children’s Aid Society employees delivered the 1,500 bags of apples themselves, shipping them to the Leamington office, Amherstburg, Belle River and Windsor, the latter of which also accommodates CAS families in Tecumseh and LaSalle. From there, bags will be hand delivered to the homes of CAS client families. About 25 per cent of the bags will be distributed to families throughout rural Essex County while the other 75 per cent goes to Windsor and surrounding areas.
Andrew Thiessen of Thiessen’s Orchards (eighth from left) and Windsor-Essex County Children’s Aid Society staff and executives reveal a portion of the 9,000 pounds of apples being donated to local CAS families. About 25 per cent of the apples will go to the local CAS’s rural families served by county offices including Leamington’s while the other three quarters will be distributed throughout Windsor, LaSalle and Tecumseh.
Leamington Legion duties to be carried out by Wheatley branch
By Bryan Jessop
The Leamington branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is no more, but that won’t put an end to traditions and services associated with the national organization.
In the duties of local Legions, the Leamington area has become the responsibility of Wheatley’s Branch 324. The services involved will include the annual poppy campaign, scheduled to begin Friday, Oct. 28 across Canada. The Wheatley Legion is also overseeing the organization of Remembrance Day ceremonies in Leamington, as well as the Youth Education Program that Branch 84 had traditionally led in all Leamington schools including its three high schools.
“The poppy campaign in Leamington is not dead and gone just because the branch there closed,” explained Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion immediate past president and Zone A2 commander Bill Robertson. “We’d never let that happen. The poppy campaign is the biggest source of funding for Legion programming — its very important from the Legion’s perspective.”
“Leamington has always been very supportive and generous when it comes to the poppy campaign, and we thank its residents for that.”
— Bill Robertson
Robertson explained that money raised through poppy campaign donations received from the public is used to support past and present veterans and dependents of veterans of Canada’s regular armed forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Ontario Provincial Police. Once the campaign begins, poppies will be made available in most businesses throughout Leamington and on Fridays and Saturdays, will be offered in person by volunteers who will in turn accept donations. In Leamington, these volunteers include Royal Canadian Legion members, youths with the 535 Air Cadets Squadron of Leamington and players with the Leamington Flyers Junior ‘B’ hockey team.
“Leamington has always been very supportive and generous when it comes to the poppy campaign, and we thank its residents for that,” Robertson noted.
Poppy donation funding is used to assist veterans and their dependents with one-time expenses such as home repairs, maintenance or accessibility challenges. Locally, it also supports veterans staying at Parkwood Hospital in London and Sunnyside Hospital in Toronto
“It’s very controlled and standardized on how we distribute poppy funds,” Robertson explained.
Leamington’s Remembrance Day ceremonies will take place at the cenotaph at the corner of Princess Street and Mill Street East as they have for the past several years, although there will be no parade procession leading up to the traditional location. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. with a ‘form up’ at the location set for 10:45 a.m. Individuals,
summer of this year.
closing of Leamington
businesses and organizations interested in laying a wreath as part of this year’s Leamington Remembrance Day ceremonies may contact Tim Harold at 519-560-1920 or Robertson at 519-322-0617. Wreaths can be purchased at a price of $50 each. The program in Leamington will be officiated by Branch 84 immediate past president Bob McKee.
The Leamington November 11 ceremonies are being organized by a committee of Wheatley Legionnaires who are also former Branch 84 members. The committee overseeing Leamington activities is made up of seven board members and approximately 20 active participants.
The Youth Education Program activities in Leamington being led by Wheatley Legion members include the Remembrance Day poster and literary contests — which are currently underway in schools throughout the municipality — as well as public speaking contests that take place in April. Last year, Zone A2’s entries included a dominion (national) winner in the poster and literary competition. For both competitions, branch winners move on to the zone level, then district, provincial and finally national. District A stretches as far as Sarnia to Port Stanley including London and as far southwest as Windsor.
When a Legion branch such as Leamington’s surrenders its charter, the corresponding zone becomes responsible for determining how to cover the territory it had served. In Zone A2, Wheatley, Kingsville and Comber — neighbouring branches to Leamington — were consulted to determine which would represent the Leamington area. Branch 324, which has accommodated about three quarters of the Leamington members who have transferred to another Legion since their charter was surrendered on July 31 of this year, was deemed the most appropriate choice.
The Wheatley Legion’s membership currently sits at about 300, up from the 275-280 prior to the Leamington branch’s closure. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, which was also the age of Branch 84 when its charter was surrendered.
The Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 Colour Guard is led by bagpiper Mike Hicks during a procession commemorating Remembrance Day prior to a Leamington Flyers game Nov. 6, 2015 at Highbury Canco Arena. Leamington’s Remembrance Day ceremony, poppy campaign and Youth Education Program have become the responsibilities of the Wheatley Legion, following the surrender of its charter and subsequent
Branch 84 in the
(SUN file photo)
Community policing funding
The Leamington OPP Detachment has applied for funding for Community Policing in the amount of $5,000.
The request was presented to the Police Services Board in October. In the report from the Board to Municipal Council there was the following explanation: “It is suggested the funds would
OPP Constable Stephanie Moniz made a presentation to Leamington Council Oct. 24 about community policing. She is pictured with Councillor John Hammond. be used towards annual events such as a Halloween Open House for parents and children of the community, an annual barbecue at the detachment as a form of meet and greet between residents and officers, an event with migrant workers in an effort to bridge the gap between the workers and the officers and to answer questions regarding the role of police in Canada, and to provide each graduating VIP class with a form of reward for graduating. The funds will also be used to purchase stickers, bike reflectors and other trinkets as a means of connecting the police and the community.”
As part of the request from the OPP community service officer Constable Stephanie Moniz, the Police Services Board was informed that this funding is the norm in neighbouring municipalities like Essex, Tecumseh, Kingsville and Lakeshore.
Grant money released
The Pho Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant on Erie St. N. applied for and was granted a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant for improvements to the three exposed sides of the building. The improvements to the north and west walls were completed immediately; however, unexpected building conditions were encountered during work on the south wall and changes were stalled. It should be recognized that some cosmetic work on the south wall exterior has been done, but depending on the outcome of the matters with the original contractor, the owner may be responsible for repairing and completing the work on the south wall at their own cost.
As it now stands, the owner qualifies for a grant of about $4,500 on the work that is complete and that is what administration is recommending releasing.
At the Oct. 24 meeting of Council, Councillor John Jacobs asked if the grant as originally intended could continue, but was told that the payment for the work done would represent the end of the grant.
Council voted to release the grant money.
Agreement renewal recommended
Leamington’s Manager of Accounting Services and Acting Treasurer Ginny Campbell has recommended renewing the Provincial Offenses Agreement with the City of Windsor, the designated provincial service delivery agent.
Under that system, fines collected (other than parking offences) under the Provincial Offences Act are distributed in Windsor-Essex according to a weighted assessment basis. Last year, Leamington’s share was $113,000.
Leamington OPP station
trick-ortreaters
Be sure to bring your trick-or-treaters to the Leamington Branch OPP office for Halloween goodies.
The Leamington OPP are going to host their first annual Halloween trick or treating at the office. “We’re trying to attract kids into our station and trying to keep up positive community spirit,” said OPP Sgt. Jerry Ribble. Kids and their parents are invited to the 7 Clark Street West Leamington OPP station from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 31 for treats for the kids and light refreshments for the adults.
Please join us for the St. Michael’s Church Dedication Mass Friday, November 4, 2016 at 7:00 pm 29 Elliott St., Leamington Reception to follow in the Main Hall downstairs
NEW MASS SCHEDULE
St. Michael’s Church Saturdays at 5:00 pm Sundays at 8:00 & 10:00 am, 7:00 pm Migrant (Spanish): 3:00 pm
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament (Wheatley): 10:30am
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So many droughts, so little ‘reign’
With this year’s World Series now underway, we now know that someone will break a very long World Series drought.
The Chicago Cubs, who haven’t appeared since 1945 and haven’t won since 1908, are finally there after so many years of futility.
In fact, they’ve led every game they’ve played so far going into the third period, only to watch leads evaporate and then lose most of them in overtime.
Their opponents, the Cleveland Indians, haven’t made a World Series appearance since 1997 and haven’t won the whole enchilada since 1948.
That’s 174 years of World Series futility between them.
That’s a lot of baseball over those years without popping the champagne bottles.
Overtime and shootout losses still get a point in today’s NHL, but that won’t get you anywhere in the standings.
At one point Cleveland was so bad that Hollywood made a movie based on them. ‘Major League’ was a hit with movie fans and baseball fans alike and brought such characters as Willy Mays Hayes and Ricky ‘Wild Thing’ Vaughn. It was a hilarious spoof on a really bad baseball team.
Sure it was nice to see Auston Matthews get off to a record-setting start, but there needs to be some major tweaking on the back end for this team to compete. Hopefully that will happen over the next couple of seasons and there will finally be meaningful hockey for the blue-and-white in April of maybe 2018 or ’19.
In 1967 when they hoisted the mug for the last time, I was six years old.
The Cubs had their share of bad seasons too, seemingly always overshadowed by the White Sox when it came to Chicago baseball.
Both of these clubs have built their current rosters over a number of years, starting at the bottom and working their way slowly up the standings.
Now as a relatively old man, I’d really like to see it again.
The move to honour and retire all of those numbers on opening night was a step in the right direction for a club often maligned among non-Leaf fans.
Bringing Dave Keon back into the fold was a priority for Brendan Shanahan and I commend him for that.
The Detroit Tigers are currently on the cusp of starting a tear-down of their powerful roster, hoping to cash in on the success of some of their bigger stars through the trade market, and then replenishing the shelves with good prospects for the future.
It seems to be the way of the pro sports world as the dynasties of yesteryear just don’t accumulate like they used to.
Keon was my favourite player when I was a kid, mostly because of his Conn Smythe performance in that famous 1967 playoff run.
When he left for the WHA, I didn’t quite understand why, but seeing him in that Minnesota Fighting Saints jersey just didn’t seem right at the time.
If you think of the Yankees, Montreal Canadiens and a few others over the years, keeping that top talent just isn’t a reality anymore.
Over the years, I often wondered where he was and then heard that his treatment by Ballard and his cronies had kept him away all of these years.
Now, as it should be, he’s been named the greatest Maple Leaf of all time.
The Blue Jays did that after the 1993 World Series win. They completely dismantled beginning the following year and eventually were a last place club for years to come. Then when the divisions got re-aligned, they fell into the American League east, where they’d have to fend off the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays, long before even Baltimore became a powerhouse themselves.
It’s still the toughest division in baseball in my opinion.
So as the hockey season rolls along, and the baseball world crowns a champion and breaks a decades-long drought, I wonder if the Maple Leafs’ forty-nine year absence will climb too far past fifty years before they get to hoist the cup again.
And the parade?
Well, Yonge Street is still there, but it likely looks a little different than it did in 1967.
Speaking of rebuilding, I’ve watched my Maple Leafs with excitement over the past couple of weeks. Even though they sit near the bottom of the standings, they’ve been in every game up until the final buzzer.
One adventure after another
Hopefully, they won’t have to work around flying cars and robots when it happens.
If there is anything I have learned it’s that things happen for a reason and tend to work out in the end.
While in Lauderdale for a day prior to returning to Little Whale I received two calls. The first was from my cousin Nancy saying she and her husband Bob would be arriving to Florida the next day and suggested I meet them for dinner before I was leaving for Little Whale Cay the following day. The second call was from my father and stepmother. They were VERY relieved to reach me, as Mark had left a message with them when he was unable to make contact with me. He had travelled three Cays away by boat to call from a satellite phone.
The message to me was: let the air charter company know that the Little Whale airstrip was fit to land on, make sure I bring two new chainsaws and a SAT phone. Just as we had suspected, Arthur had cleared the runway immediately after Hurricane Matthew roared through. This was no small feat, as it took three of them many hours to hand shovel a half-foot deep layer of sand from the one end of the runway that had washed out. Leaf blowers were used to blow off some of the lighter debris and seaweed. Shells and the odd sea creatures were collected by hand.
I shopped for essentials the entire day I was in Lauderdale, arriving back to the condo just in time to freshen up before meeting my cousin and her husband for dinner. Our food was spectacular, but the turn of events that occurred during our visit was amazing! Next thing I knew Bob and Nan were making plans to return to LWC with me. They were adamant that this visit was not going to be a vacation, as they were joining us solely to work!
And so the adventure began.
The following morning we loaded the taxi with our luggage and some frozen meat that I threw in a garbage
bag because I had forgotten our insulated ones, and then headed to the plane that was scheduled to depart at 11. I had delivered the majority of the provisions to the hangar the previous day, thus making it easier to hop into a cab and head for the airport. I could only hope for a smooth day. If you recall, our last flight back to the island was curtailed when a delivery person crashed into our loaded plane! I had notified the charter company the evening before that there would be two extra passengers and emailed the corresponding passports. Like Murphy’s Law states, “If something can go wrong, it will.” We arrived to a hangar that was in a state of chaos. Our Internet technician guy (the fourth passenger for the flight) arrived moments before our scheduled departure. It was soon discovered he apparently weighed 30 pounds more than he did the last time he had flown with this particular charter. Fran, the owner, worked the numbers and weights, determined to stay within the safe flight range. Eventually, the only items that had to be left behind were toilet paper and paper towels because of their bulk. Even though I reassured her that Mark said our runway was clean, she would not allow the pilot to land on our island. We were headed to Chub Cay, a logistical nightmare! Instead of landing at the scheduled time of 12:30, we touched down on the hurricane blasted Chub Cay closer to 2:00 in the afternoon. The custom’s building was all but demolished and there was no one in sight. Thankfully, in short time a custom agent arrived in a dilapidated van that (Continued on Page 11 )
MARK RIBBLE
Rib’s Ramblings
Crash claims life of Leamington man
The driver of a Dodge pickup truck that struck the Mexican Consulate has succumbed to his injuries.
Ronald Graham, age 84, of Leamington, passed away from injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash on Sunday, Oct. 23 at approximately 5:25 p.m. Mr. Graham was driving westbound on Essex County Road 33 when his vehicle left the roadway and travelled approximately 400 metres through a bean field prior to striking the rear of the Mexican Consulate building situated in the 300 block of Highway 77. The cause of the crash is undetermined at this time and the investigation is continuing.
Christmas parade is Nov. 26
Saturday, November 26 is the date of Leamington’s 2016 Light Up the Night Christmas Parade and celebration of the community.
The parade assembles at the grading station on Sherk Street. The parade moves to Erie St. and heads north to Wilkinson Dr., finishing at the fairgrounds. This year, to ensure participant safety, parking on Erie Street will be prohibited from Askew St. to Wilkinson Dr. after 4 p.m. When Santa passes the library, he will light up the trees out front. This will be followed by a small fireworks display.
Leamington remains one of few municipalities that still organizes their own community parade.
“We’re proud to be able to organize our own parade and make it uniquely our own,” said Wendy Parsons, Leamington District Chamber of Commerce general manager. “Our volunteers and participants do a fantastic job; they put so much effort into Lighting Up Leamington!”
In order to help with costs, the Chamber is hosting a Fundraising Dinner & Fun Night on Friday, November 4 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Tickets are available at the Chamber office (318 Erie St. S.), Colasanti’s and Blackburn Radio.
Anyone wishing to enter the parade can contact Wendy or Jenna at 519-326-2721 or wendyp@leamingtonchamber.com or info@leamingtonchamber.com
Emergency crews responded to Erie Street South, Leamington on Wednesday night, October 19 after a vehicle hit a fire hydrant. (Photo courtesy of the Leamington Fire Service)
Vehicle hits fire hydrant
One person was transported to Leamington District Memorial Hospital for evaluation after her vehicle collided with a fire hydrant on Erie St. South in Leamington. The Leamington Fire Service was called to the very wet scene at 9:30 p.m. Emergency crews were able to isolate the water valve for the hydrant and turn it off. Police redirected traffic as the roadway was flooded. Erie Street was blocked off at Pulford Ave. to Seacliff Dr. for several hours.
An open letter to the Essex County Council and the Library Board:
The Board seems to be saying, “If people want books and magazines, let them buy them.” For many people this is possible, but not for everyone. Young families and many of our seniors on tight budgets, as examples, can’t afford a weekly visit to the bookstore.
A great thing parents can do for their children is introduce them to and let them explore the world of books. Seniors need to keep active minds. Reading is a big help. The best place for these is at a public library. Books should not be privileges limited to the wealthy.
We want our librarians back and our libraries open. – Andrew Carruthers, Ruthven
Push for an end to the Library strike
I’m down to my last ‘emergency’ book. You know, the ones you keep on hand just in case of extended ice conditions, power outages, incapacitation. I’ve no budget to buy books, so I really miss our library. This was my bucket list summer of Canadian authors only.
I’m asking Essex County mayors to push for an end to this strike. Is this really about sick pay, or something more sinister? First, they take the books… – Mary Lou Matheson, Leamington
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, you will soon learn that any obstacle can be overcome if you set your mind to it. While a certain task may seem daunting right now, you won’t allow it to intimidate you.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Others are paying attention to you even if they seem distracted, Taurus. Embrace the scrutiny and do your best to reciprocate any special attention coming your way.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, make an effort to be there for a loved one this week. You have a unique ability to listen and support others, and your loved one will not take your efforts for granted.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, if your energy and attention span is a bit scattered this week, take steps to ensure all of your responsibilities are taken care of. A respite is on the horizon.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, by observing others you can learn how they operate and make the most of your chances to work with them. Apply a similar approach to your personal relationships.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Try to tackle a financial project this week, Virgo. Select something relatively easy to begin with, and then go from there if you find yourself in a financial groove.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
It’s time to get the creative juices flowing, Libra. Tackle a project around the house, like painting or rearranging a room. Look for a new creative hobby as well.
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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, you have a lot of energy and a need to strive toward perfection in all that you do. Those traits will prove valuable around the office this week.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Keep trying to convince someone that your ideas are credible, Sagittarius. With a little more persuasion, you may win this person over and he or she will become a big supporter.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, even if you don’t want to go along with what the group is doing this week, you just may have to concede that what is best for the group trumps your personal preference.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, financial issues may be keeping you on your toes, but it’s nothing you can’t handle if you stick to your plan. You may want to do some tinkering, however.
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Pisces, continue to bring the right people into your inner circle. One person in particular has your eye and might be just what you need.
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LDSS class continues support of LeeLee Hats
By Bryan Jessop
Windsor-Essex County hospitals still have reason to tip their hats to Leamington District Secondary School’s parenting class.
For the past four years, the class has been supporting the LeeLee Hats program launched by Tracy Summerfield in 2010, an ongoing effort to provide free wool hats for newborn babies in Windsor, Essex County and beyond. Since stepping forward to support the program, LDSS students have knitted 2,000 hats and have made multiple donations to the Leamington District Memorial Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as well as to similar departments in Windsor. Most of the LDSS-made hats are sent to LDMH — about 300 per year, the average number of babies born per year in Leamington.
The current collection of hats created by the “LeeLee Lions” has reached 700 and counting. Orlena Rossi, teacher of the LDSS parenting class, explained that the group hopes to make another sizeable donation to LDMH at some point during this year’s Christmas season.
“It’s kind of a lost skill that’s been found again. They enjoy it and they find it relaxing.”
— Orlena Rossi
This year, a class of 15 students is creating the warm, wool hats. Each piece takes about an hour and a half to make. Wool is donated by parents and other members of the public by being dropped off at the school on a regular basis. Some of the parenting class students who have part-time jobs purchase wool on their own to keep necessary materials in supply for the ongoing charitable project.
“It’s kind of a lost skill that’s been found again,” said Rossi. “They enjoy it and they find it relaxing.”
In May of 2014, the LDSS class walked from the school to LDMH to donate more than 1,000 hats they created for the LeeLee hats project. The Windsor-based organization operates in part thanks to the efforts of more than 1,000 volunteers. Summerfield washes each hat at home before they are donated to newborns in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, SarniaLambton, London and as far north as Timmins and Moose Factory. More recently, the hats have been donated to communities and hospitals in Ghana, Mexico, Guatemala, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and other underprivileged nations.
For more information on the program, visit the LeeLee Hats Facebook page.
Casting call for Wizard of Oz
Calling all singers, dancers and actors ages 5 to 19! The Little Tomato Children’s Theatre will be holding auditions for their production of The Wizard of Oz. Auditions will be held for one day only at Knox Presbyterian Church (58 Erie St. S., Leamington) on Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Please enter through the back entrance. No appointment necessary.
Prepare 1-2 minutes of an age appropriate Broadway show song – sung a cappella – or a dance. Please bring a photo (headshot)
For more information visit Little Tomato Children’s Theatre on Facebook or contact Sharon 519-326-5649.
Rehearsals will be held in Leamington Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning in January 2017.
Performance dates are May 5, 6 and 7 at Migration Hall in Kingsville.
Leamington District Secondary School parenting class teacher Orlena Rossi (standing) looks on as students Cameron Grieve, Cerissa Ware, Isabel Laurin, Faith Bergsma and Amanda Reimer knit caps for newborn babies Friday, Oct. 21. So far, the class of 15 students has knitted 700 of the hats to be delivered to one of Windsor-Essex County’s hospitals.
From front to back, left to right, Cameron Grieve, Amanda Reimer, Faith Bergsma, Cerissa Ware, Susie Hiebert, Sarah Tiessen, Chelsea Hodgson, Hilda Bueckert, Isabel Laurin and parenting class teacher Orlena Rossi display a portion of the 700 wool caps they’ve knitted so far to be donated to a Windsor-Essex County hospital’s obstetrics department.
Gala raises nearly $80,000 for Mennonite Home capital projects
By Pat Bailey
The Leamington Portuguese Club was transformed Saturday evening, Oct. 22, to “A Santorini Sunset: Destination Greece” for the 15th annual Leamington Mennonite Home Gala. About 400 guests, dressed in their finest, showed their support for the gala with proceeds sponsoring major capital projects at the Mennonite Home.
This year’s tremendous effort raised nearly $80,000. Since its inception in 2002, $750,000 has been raised.
The gala featured a spectacular champagne appetizer table, a silent and live auction with 150 different items, and a signature Greek menu created especially for the evening.
MC Peter Neufeld, CAO of the Municipality of Leamington, led the large group of guests through the evening’s program.
One of the highlights of the gala was the grand prize draw for a $3,000 trip to Santorini which was won by Adam Penner.
The proceeds from this year’s gala are designated to the installation of a new nurse call-wanderguard system for the residents in the long term care home.
Adam Penner, second from right, won the grand prize - a $3,000 trip to Santorini. He is congratuated by Mennonite Home representatives, from left, Linda Tiessen, Jayne Latam and Robert Schmidt (at right).
Mennonite Gala committee members, back row, left to right: Jacquie Turnbull, Ursula Tiessen, Kris Lowes, Charlotte Murray, Judy Ferrari, Mariel Konrad, Marg Marcovecchio, Sonja Kuli. Front row, left to right: Lyndsey Segedin, Lana Hildebrandt, Irene Collard, Liz Campbell, Linda Tiessen, Martha Neufeld, Amy Clement, Janet Dick, Jayne Latam, Marilyn Miller (missing is Evelyn Greenwood). (SUN Photos)
Enjoying a few appetizers before the meal were Patty Segedin, Karen Schmidt, Rob Schmidt and Alison Klassen.
Serving as master of ceremonies was Leamington CAO Peter Neufeld.
LDSS ranks second in Science Olympiad
By Bryan Jessop
Academically, Leamington District Secondary School has competitive success down to a science.
The LDSS science department sent two teams to the annual Science Olympiad hosted by the University of Windsor and this year, came home with second overall honours. Only Windsor-based Massey fared better in the 32-entry, day-long competition, held Friday, Oct. 14. Leamington sent two teams of six Grade 12 students each to compete in the seven-category event, organized by the university’s Department of Science undergrads.
“We’ve got such a strong group this year. To finish in the Top 12 is pretty amazing.” — Jenn Hicks
In total, participating teams were tested for 30 minutes in each of seven categories — engineering, computer science, biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science and an “Amazing Race” style pursuit where entries scrambled from one station to another after going over a series of clues. Prior to the Olympiad, the teachers within the LDSS science department consulted one another to determine which 12 students should represent their school, assigning specific participants based on their individual strengths to one of the two LDSS teams. In the past, when the Windsor competition was held in April, each science teacher in Leamington presented the others with their own Top 15 candidates. This year, with a date far earlier in the scholastic year, selections were made based on marks from Grade 11. Preference is given to students who enroll in all six science courses.
“It’s kind of a prestige thing,” explained LDSS science teacher Jenn Hicks, who led the Leamington teams along with Gia Brennan. “We like to talk it up to the Grade 11 sci-
ence students too.”
Between the seven segments of the event, students had multiple opportunities to talk to the dean of the university and join one-hour tours of the sub-departments that they found most interesting.
“It was a great experience for all of them,” said Hicks. “We’ve got such a strong group this year. To finish in the Top 12 is pretty amazing.”
Hicks has entered LDSS teams in all but one of the University of Windsor Science Olympiads since she began working at the Leamington school in 2000. Massey, with a student population roughly three times higher than LDSS — 2,400 versus 800 — routinely finishes first in the county-
wide competition.
“If you can beat Massey, you’ve pretty much won the whole thing,” Hicks said.
In previous years, LDSS teams have won the University of Windsor gathering twice, finished third twice and ranked fifth and sixth on multiple occasions. This year’s competition marked the first time Leamington finished second.
The science department at LDSS is also setting its sights on the Guelph Science Olympiad to be hosted by the University of Guelph in the spring of 2017 for Grade 10 to 12 students. Additionally, teachers at LDSS would like to see some of their Grade 9 enriched students attend a similar competition hosted by Western University in London.
Leamington District Secondary School science teachers Gia Brennan (front row, centre) and Jenn Hicks (back row, centre) pose for photos along with Team A (left of teachers) and Team B (right of teachers) after LDSS placed second overall among 32 entries in this year’s Science Olympiad hosted by the University of Windsor Friday, Oct. 14. Teams were judged in seven categories, one of which — environmental science — was won by LDSS.
Gore Hill P.S. Holds Bus Evacuation Drill
Staff and students at Gore Hill Public School recently held a bus evacuation drill. Students reviewed safety procedures for evacuating the school bus under the supervision of staff from Switzer-Carty Transportation and the student bus patrols. Pictured, student Alexis Beaul is assisted with a rear bus evacuation by bus patrol Michael Neufeld (right) while bus driver Carl Stadler and fellow student Lena Wiens (back) look on. (Submitted photo)
Greenhouse site plan okayed
At their Oct. 24 meeting, Leamington Council voted to approve the site plan for a greenhouse development on Mersea Road 10.
There are a couple of details still pending, but administration had already worked out all of the details.
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Leamington TD branch manager, presented Ana with the award.
Youth age 7-18 welcome to join junior darts
Legion News by Jan Watson
Competition was keen among the 16 players who shot Fun Darts on October 14. Tying for first with 5 wins each were Mary Robinson and Larry Evoy – Garry Hope and Debbie Ouellette. There was a four-way tie with 4 wins each for Rosemary Duquette and Doug Seili – Bonnie Evoy and Gord Crook – Arnold Seili and Richard Howe – Julie Reid and Jim McClellan. Debbie Seili and Joe Pinch won 2 games and the skunk got the best of Velma Hope and Tim Moore. Lady doublers were Debbie O. and Rosemary.
Join the Fun Mixed Dart players on Friday evenings starting at 7:30 p.m.
Turk Dibbley ran the Meat Draws on October 15. Joyce Epplett was the only two-time winner. Other winners were Kay Sutherland, Sue Symons, June Epplett, Dwaine Simpson, Doug Miller, Joe Pinch, Bill Derbyshire, Murray Loop and Mary Robinson. Lucille Loop won the 50/50 draw.
All are welcome to the Meat Draws held every Saturday.
Hey kids, how about playing darts at the Branch on Saturday mornings. Mabel McKee and Jim McClellan are running a Junior Darts program for youth ages 7 to 18 years. The doors open at 9 a.m. and play begins at 9:30 a.m. The cost is only $2 per player and includes a hotdog and a pop. Don’t have darts? No problem. Darts will be available to use to start out. All youth are welcome and they hope to see you this Saturday.
The Early Bird Membership Campaign is in full swing. Pay your dues between now and November 30 for a chance to win your dues back.
Poppy Distribution Days are Friday and Saturday November 4 and 5. Remember, members, when you joined the Legion you made a commitment to promote its work including active participation in the Poppy Campaign. “All gave some, some gave all.” Can you spare an hour of your time? A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board at the Wheatley Branch.
The Armistice Eve Dinner will be held on Thursday November 10. Tickets are available at the Branch.
If you would like to play in the Zone Dart Tournament on November 12 in Kingsville you must sign up NOW. No entries will be accepted after October 29.
The Zone Cribbage Tournament will be held in Essex on November 19. Sign up by November 7. Each cribbage team is asked to bring 2 track cribbage boards.
The Zone Euchre Tournament will be held in Belle River on December 10. Sign up by November 26. No entries will be accepted after these dates.
One adventure after another
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had become his temporary office. Nancy and Bob were great sports. I smiled at them saying, “Welcome to the Bahamas!”
Moments after our declaration a familiar face arrived. It was Matthew, the new manager on Alders and Frozen, a cay two down from ours. He was there to meet his wife Christina, who was also flying in from Lauderdale any minute. He just so happened to have brought their pac man, a large barge-like boat that could easily fit us all in, along with our provisions and theirs, including a large portable generator. The difficulty was that we needed to move everything – along with ourselves – to the other end of the island where the marina was located. Matthew made a phone call, and after a short wait Dan arrived in his maroon suburban. The guys quickly stuffed it to the rim, stacking our suitcases and any extra boxes on top! Bob and Matthew rode on the back bumper while Dan, Nancy, Steve the tech guy and I squeezed inside. Dan wasn’t shy about discouraging Steve from riding with the other two on his rusted old bumper!
It is difficult to make a long story short when there is so much to tell. We loaded up the barge and headed out for the 45-minute voyage to our cay. It was really quite funny how it all turned out. Even getting soaked by a big wave moments before arriving to our harbour didn’t deter Nancy from being a great sport! It was our first look at the island that made our jaws drop and our smiles fade. Many of our tall palm trees were down, large pine trees uprooted and there wasn’t a flower in sight!
There, in the midst of devastation to the grounds and damage to many of the buildings, our little church sat calmly awaiting our arrival as if nothing had happened.
I was glad to be home. Mark, Arthur, the crew and our dog Charlie warmly welcomed each one of us at the docks. Thankfully, our new docks had weathered the storm very well. Mark was dumbfounded when he realized that I had kidnapped Bob and Nancy. By then it was after 4:00 and the end of the work day so we all headed straight for the shop for a cold Kalik beer. Happily, our boat captain Matthew, Christina (his wife) and their two Haitian workmen joined us and we listened intently as they each shared their Hurricane Matthew story.
The next two days were a flurry of activity as everyone worked hard. Armed with his chainsaw Bob, like a tornado, cleared branches and trees from one end of the island to the other. He loaded them and hauled them to our huge brush pile in the dump.
Nancy helped me to methodically focus on the task at hand instead of the overwhelming work ahead. Otherwise I may have become discouraged while facing this major setback! Together we resurrected the inside of the main house. Thankfully, Arthur and Mark had the forethought to raise the carpets with buckets and two by fours so they were both in great condition. We tossed the damp, smelly underlay and after lighting numerous scented candles for the day, we could breath a breathe of fresh air.
Nancy scrubbed the sand and mildew tile floor on her hands and knees. I followed polishing and dusting. By the end of the day the house looked great. We were all sore, hungry and exhausted, but pleased with our accomplishments!
Day two began with a healthy breakfast before we all individually tackled one task after another all day. Yummy food and a good sleep kept us going.
The time for Nancy and Bob to leave came much too quickly for my liking, but they promised they would visit again. Hopefully, by the next time they come the natural beauty of our island will have returned and I will be able to offer them a rum drink with an umbrella, instead of a rake or mop and pail.
We were surprised when our pilot Sean arrived ahead of ‘Bahamian time’ on Sunday morning. Nancy and Bob had to dash out quickly to get on board. Sean was concerned about taking off ahead of an impending storm. Just as they rose into the air, it started raining and continued for most of the day. Our front yard became a lake. Nancy messaged me from the airport in Nassau. Their flight was delayed and the airport closed because of visibility. “Welcome to the Bahamas,” I say again.
We almost had our island back to ourselves except for the I.T. guy who was definitely milking this job for as long as he could. Nancy told me, “This is what happens when you feed him so well!”
Finally, Mark and I were able to have a long anticipated meeting with each member of our crew. Unfortunately, the gentleman who had booked a charter with us for the third New Year’s in a row cancelled his booking. We were notified of this prior to our visit to Canada. The gentleman’s personal assistant
contacted me a day or two later, saying that Mr. K felt badly for cancelling, especially for our crew who depended on the extra tip money they can make from a charter group. She told me that even though they weren’t coming, he was going to wire a tip to Lauderdale for us to accept and gift to our crew. On my return through, I picked it up and the day had finally arrived to let our guys know of this kind and generous act.
Hurricane Matthew has affected each of the crew. Andros, the island that both Engine and Cruz’s families live on, was badly beaten and their wives are still living without water and electricity. Arthur, Butler and Cruz remained on Little Whale Cay to secure the buildings, etc. It took 5 days before they were able to personally confirm their safety to their very worried loved ones.
Sunday afternoon Mark and I asked each of the guys to individually meet with us at our home. We thanked them for their consistent dedication and hard work on the island, but especially for their efforts during the hurricane. The gift from Mr. K was received with tears in their eyes and huge smiles on their faces.
Things do have a way of working out and all the wind in the world can’t snuff out the
power of human kindness!
“Everything works out in the end. So if things aren’t working out then it isn’t the end” – Wisdom Quotes
Shannon and her cousin Nancy Plumb worked to clean up at the main house, and Nancy’s husband Bob helped Mark clear downed trees and branches on Little Whale Cay in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
Public Works employees with the Leamington PUC remove road closure signs and barriers during the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 19. Earlier that day, reports surfaced of a mixture of gases emitting from an abandoned well along the 200 block of Robson Road, east of the Leamington Marina and west of the Erie Shores Golf Club. Two residences in the area were evacuated as a precaution as the scene was tended to by municipal staff and emergency response crews. Monitoring equipment was used to evaluate the incident while outdoor burning was banned for the immediate area. As a result of the leak, a localized emergency was declared and funding has been requested from the province to support efforts to resolve the incident.
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Saturdays: Fries Supreme $7.95
Sundays: Twin Breakfasts $8.95
Mondays: Quesadillas $7.95
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*This Week: Avon & Puttin’ on the Glitz
Speqtra Charity Night - $15.00 books!
COATS FOR KIDS IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS UNTIL OCTOBER 31. Collection sites: South Essex Community Council office (SECC), Leamington Kinsmen Rec Complex, Kingsville Arena, Wheatley Area Arena. A full list of sites is at www.secc.on.ca.
Coats can also be taken directly to Canopy Cleaners, Fletcher's Cleaners or Kennedy's Cleaners in Leamington. Distribution will be in November.
FALL RUMMAGE SALE, Friday, October 28 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 29 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W., Kingsville.
RUTHVEN APPLE BOWL - Sunday, October 30, 1:003:00 p.m. at Empire Lanes in Ruthven. A fun bowling event for everyone! Come to bowl, or put together your own group of 4 (minimum $20 ea. in pledges) and bowl. Halloween them with prizes for best cosume. Call 519-776-6483 ext. 221 to register. All proceeds to Community Living Essex County.
FIRST ANNUAL HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREATINGKids and their parents are invited to 7 Clark St. West, Leamington OPP station from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 31 for treats for the kids and light refreshments for the adults.
LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, November 2, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New Donors and Walk Ins Welcome! To book an appointment, please contact us at 1-888-236-6283 / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App
ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH DEDICATION MASS on Friday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m., 21 Elliott St., Leamington. Bishop R.P. Fabbro of the Diocese of London will be officiating. Reception to follow in the church's main hall. For more information contact Simone Seres at sseres@dol.ca or 519-326-2643.
AUDITIONS FOR THE WIZARD OF OZ - Saturday, November 12, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington (use back entrance). Little Tomato Children's Theatre welcomes singers, dancers, actors age 5-19. No appointment needed. Prepare 1-2 minutes of age appropriate Broadway show song (a cappella) or a dance. Bring a photo (headshot). Info: Little Tomato Children’s Theatre on Facebook or contact Sharon 519-3265649.
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Local man to receive prestigious Lajeunesse Award
By C. Scott Holland
If the name Father E.J. Lajeunesse rings a bell, it’s because he penned perhaps one of the most defining books on the history of this region in 1960. His volume “The Windsor Border Region” is still considered a primary resource of local French history in Essex County and includes the names of many of Essex County’s pioneer families. That single work is so hallowed that the Essex County Historical Society initiated an award named in honour of the University of Windsor French professor and historian. The E.J. Lajeunesse Award is given annually in memory of Lajeunesse to a person in Essex County who strongly promotes local history and heritage within their community.
The winner of the 2016 Lajeunesse Award is well-known not only in the Leamington and former Mersea Township area, but to plenty of folks within Essex County. His resume and list of achievements is nothing less than incredible and most people might accomplish only a fraction of what he has done in a lifetime.
Retired farmer Bob McCracken has been involved with Essex County and local history for much of his life. The Leamington and Mersea Historical Society member is only the second Leamington person to win the prestigious award. He joins local author Bill Sherk, who was the first Leamington resident to receive the honour.
McCracken’s interest in local history and heritage began with work at Heritage Village. Soon he became involved with the Essex County Steam Engine Club and then the Leamington and Mersea Historical Society. His interest in local history has developed as much as his woodworking skills. Among the replicas he has handcrafted are a Conestoga wagon, two stagecoaches and a pumpkin Cinderella stagecoach which elicits the delight of children from all over Essex County.
7TH ANNUAL ORCHID SHOW at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, November 12-13, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. both days. Orchid displays, free lectures, workshops. Free photographer's hour on Sunday. Free admission. More info at www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com.
22ND ANNUAL JINGLE BELL RUN, WALK & WHEELSunday, November 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Ken Knapp Ford in Essex. Proceeds to Community Living Essex County. For more info call 519-776-6483 ext. 246 or go to www.communitylivingessex.org
"NO DAY BUT TODAY" - an evening of Broadway tunes, traditional Scottish and Irish music, jazz and more, Friday, November 18 , 7:00 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted for Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee and Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex County.
KLASSENS IN CONCERT, with Paraguayan folk harp and keyboard. Friday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m., Harrow Baptist Church, 2548 County Road 20 in Harrow. Freewill donation will be direction toward Sunparlour Pregnancy & Resource Centre.
NEW SELECT-A-BREAK RESPITE OFFERING, COMMUNITY LIVING ESSEX COUNTY. Community based activities for adults with intellectual disabilities with a focus on skill development, recreation, fitness, health and wellness. Weekly Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. November 8 - December 21, 13158 Tecumseh Rd East, Tecumseh. Also on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. November 19December 10, 260 Bathurst St., Amherstburg. Call 519-776-6483 ext. 228. Apply by Oct 31st at online www.communitylivingessex.org/selectabreak
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEED FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS WINDSOR-ESSEX from the Leamington and Kingsville area. If you believe that you can make a difference in a child’s life and can commit to a minimum of one year, for a few hours a week, check out the website and online orientation at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca.
SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP meets the last Wednesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens. Learn and share about Lyme Disease. Everyone welcome.
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Since the early 1980s, McCracken has been deeply involved with the Leamington and Mersea Historical Society. He served as its president for nearly 20 years and has been a member of its executive for much of the last 30 years. Besides spending time woodworking, he has visited schools and fairs, participated in parades, demonstrated the art of ropemaking, plus has spent countless hours volunteering at the Leamington and Mersea Historical Museum and helped raise funds for the organization.
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Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre AUDITION CALL FOR CHILDREN’S PLAY
We are inviting children ages 7-12 as actors and singers to take part in a creative and fun children’s Christmas production, “The Sheep Need a Shepherd”. Introduce your children to the stage. It will involve solos and group singing/choreography. Rehearsals will be Thursday evenings 6:00 - 7:00 at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington, beginning Thursday, November 3, (a commitment of 6 rehearsals in all). Show date is Friday, December 9 at 5:00 p.m. at The Bank Theatre, Leamington, as part of the annual free kids’ Christmas event. Interested children should come to the first rehearsal. For more information please call Janice Founk at 519-326-4291.
DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE
October 28 • Doors open @ 6:30
Music starts @ 7:00
Hosted by David and Sharon Light along with Jan Hall. Come and enjoy an evening of acoustic music, refreshments and Community. This is a free-will event with monies raised going to local charities as well as The Bank Theatre renovation fund. Doors open at 6:30 pm and music starts at 7:00 pm.
“VOICES OF VIMY”
November 11, 12 @ 8:00 pm, November 13 @ 2:00 pm
Ghost Light Players present an original production written by local playwright, John Conlon and under the direction of Dean Valentino. This play which focuses on WWI, The Great War, opens an important discussion about the effects of war on those who served as well as speaking to the history of Canadian heroism in times of war. Tickets are $20 and available by calling 519-326-8805, online at theatrewithoutfear.com and at the door.
The Essex County Historical Society will present him with the 2016 Lajeunesse Award at a ceremony and luncheon to be held at the Erie Shores Golf and Country Club (Flamingo Restaurant), 304 Robson Rd., Leamington, at 1 p.m. on Sat. Oct. 29. For more information contact mmarkham1@cogeco.ca or call 519-322-0856. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Bob McCracken of Leamington has been selected to receive the Lajeunesse Award, which is awarded annually to a person in Essex County who strongly promoted local history and heritage.
OBITUARY
Alfred J. Willms
Alfred J. Willms, 89 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016.
OBITUARY
Perry Girardin
OBITUARY
Nellie Tiessen
Nellie Tiessen, 84 years, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 after enduring much physical pain.
Beloved husband of the late Irene (July 28, 2016). Dear father of Ron (Janet), Richard (Peppy) and Jamie (Cindy). Loving grandpa to Justin (Jessica), Amber, Kelsey, Rachel (Mike), Sarah, Katie and Ben, and great-grandpa to Ajinn, Janessa, Charlotte and Madeline. Dear brother of Jake Willms (the late Esther), the late Eleanor Neufeld (Ed and his wife Elfrieda). Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington.
Funeral Service celebrating Alfred’s life was held from the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., Leamington, on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Rev. Vic Winter officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Leamington Hospital Foundation (Dialysis Unit) or the Leamington Mennonite Home.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Peter Gazzellone
Peter Gazzellone, 59 years, passed away peacefully at his residence with his beloved wife Jennifer by his side.
Dear father of Christine Hutchins (Derrick). Loving grandfather of Mason. Dear son of Casimiro and the late Maria. Dear brother of Domenic (Vicki), Celeste Palumbo (Tony), Lil Redman (Kevin) and Ralph. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
At Peter’s request, cremation has taken place. Memorial visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington. Please contact funeral home for day and time of Visiting and Memorial Service at 519-326-2631 or online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Ronald Graham
Ronald Graham, 84 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family following a tragic accident on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus.
Beloved husband of the late Irene (2002). Dear father of Debbie Moody (Dave Ferguson) (the late Casey 2011), Laurie Pearce, Dale Graham, Sandy Reaume (the late Frank 2001), the late Judy Biekx (2009) (Ed). Loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren. Dear brother of Kirk Graham (Barbara), Marjorie Rivait (Paul) and brother-in-law of Marjorie Newton, Pat Brunet and the late Barbara Fast (Jake). Ron will be missed by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Thursday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial Service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 1 p.m. Interment of cremated remains at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice.
Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Perry James Girardin, 53 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
Dear son of the late Betty and Levi (Bus) Girardin.
Perry will be remembered by his family Mark (Warren and Parker), Donna and Valerie, and by his siblings Marni Ribble (Don), Andy Girardin (Laurie) and Robert Girardin (Judy). Survived by nieces and nephews Dawn Marie (Doug), Derek (Brenda, Kassia and Joshua), Levi, Myles (Landon) and Atley.
Cremation. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Perry’s family wish to express their sincere thanks to all the nurses, doctors and staff at Leamington Hospital for all the loving care they provided for the last 30 years.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Hospital Foundation.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Council approves
Seacliff Beach improvements
On Monday evening, Oct. 17, Municipal Council approved some of the details of the Canada 150 project to improve Seacliff Beach with the installation of beach volleyball courts, accessible walkways, and retaining walls.
Almost $60,000-worth of sand will be supplied by the low tender bid from Erie Sand & Gravel, while $75,000-worth of retaining wall block will come from Underground Specialties of Oldcastle.
The total budget for the project is $250,000 and the Canada 150 grant will pay half.
Beloved wife of the late Martin Tiessen (1993).
Dear mother of Dan (Esther), Dave (Janice), the late Judy Tiessen Martel (Peter) and Esther Tiessen (Doug Ward). Loving Oma to Mark and Melissa, the late Tim, Chris, Ben and Jolene, Rachel, Levi and Sherrie, Emily, James, Jesse, Nick and Sam, and great-grandmother to Hannah, Leah and Bethany. Dear sister of Toni Krahn (the late George), Theresa Ediger (the late Jake), Jake Lehn (Elizabeth), Peter Lehn (Lydia). Predeceased by an infant brother Jacob (1916) and an infant sister Maria (1933), brothers Ed Lehn (the late Anna), Henry Lehn (Christine), and sisters Louise Penner (the late Jake), Tina Pauls (the late Bernie). Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.
Mom knew how to work hard and fast, and taught the same to her children. She loved working with her family on the farm, and then working at the Mennonite Home (for over 20 years), the Et Cetera Shop (for over 30 years) and in her church. She had an incredible gift of hospitality, making sure people felt welcome and were well fed. Mom loved her children, grandchildren and great-children beyond measure, but her greatest love was her Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ.
Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre on Thursday from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Nellie’s life will be held at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, Leamington, on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 11 a.m. with Pastors Vic Winter and Cathrin van SinternDick officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Mennonite Central Committee or Leamington Mennonite Home.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Happy 80th Birthday
Sheldon!
House for Elva's 80th Birthday. Saturday, October 29 at her home from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Best Wishes Only!
IN MEMORIAM
ROBERT JOHN ORSINI
October 28, 1988
Remembering you our Robert is something we do each day. For 28 years now we have lived with the pain of losing you Rob. It is a hurt that is always there, a constant ache felt in our hearts because you should be here with us. We often wonder what life would have brought for you but that is something we will never know. You were a young man of only twenty, So full of a life you never got to live. Your smile, your laugh, your special ways. We remember these with all our love. We know God in Heaven is taking care of you and that one day, our son, we will get to be with you again and hold you so tight that we will never let you go.
We all love you so much our Robert, Dad, Mom, Sandra, Paul, Alex, Blake & Hope
Happy 70th
PeteBirthdayScorrar
You're invited to come and celebrate Pete's life with food and drinks. There will be music and lots of laughs.
But shh - it's a surprise!
St. John's Church Hall, 60 Erie Street North, Leamington. Saturday, October 29 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. RSVP to Cheryl at 519-971-2246
IN MEMORIAM
In memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother
ROBERTA METZ
February 17, 1938 - October 24, 2011
This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we never forget. Lovingly remembered by Ron, Rick & Jan and family, Brent & Linda and family.
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Vera Furmanek would like to thank the staff of Erie Glen Manor for all their amazing support and loving care which she received during her 3 plus years there. They helped to make it her home. We would also like to acknowledge the staff of CCAC for their support as well. Thanks go to the wonderful nurses at Leamington District Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion. And many thanks to Reid Funeral Home for helping us through this difficult time.
Nina,AlicjaandMary and their families.
CARD OF THANKS
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
The family of the late Mary Chorba would like to thank friends and neighbours who visited Mary, and also the doctors & nurses at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, Southgate Retirement Residence, CCAC, Hospice and Dr. Gow for their exemplary care of Mom in the last weeks of her life. We are grateful to Chaplain Liz Chaplin for her support. We thank Reid Funeral Home, Robert Hudders and Kevin Reid for their compassion and professionalism, and also the Rhine Danube for the delicious meal. The Chorba family has been touched by the outpouring of support from friends and family - for visits at the funeral home, flowers, cards and food. Thank you to all of you who support us as we grieve the loss of our wonderful Mother and Grandmother.
TheChorbaFamily
October 28, 2009
As we loved you, so we miss you. In our memory you are near. Not at all forgotton. Deeply
and
In loving memory of a wonderful wife, mother and friend whose smile and warmth will be forever in our hearts.
Loved, cherished and dearly missed. Bill, Sarah and Zach
UMEI awards entrance scholarships
Each year several new students at UMEI Christian High School are selected to receive entrance scholarships. This year the students who were chosen are as follows.
• Natasha Schartner: Alois Hudec Memorial Scholarship, $2,500. This annual award is given in memory of Alois Hudec, an athlete, coach, teacher and adventurer, who sought out excellence in his own life and in the lives of his students.
• Kendra Epp: Anne Huy Memorial Award, $2,500. This annual award is given in honour of Anne Huy, a wonderful mother and grandmother, who loved family and children, and who saw good education as a way to develop the best in promising young people.
• Susie Krahn: Kenneth Epp Memorial Scholarship, $2,500. Kenneth Epp believed that UMEI provides opportunities for young people to become confident, compassionate and well-rounded individuals. This entrance scholarship is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates a desire for the quality, faithbased education that UMEI provides.
• Kassidy Tiessen: Robert & Lois Konrad Entrance Scholarship, $1,000. This scholarship is awarded to a student who will make the most of a UMEI education. The recipient will have a desire to learn and develop academically, socially and spiritually.
• Russell Derbyshire: Paul Enns Memorial Entrance Scholarship, $1,000. This award is given in memory of Paul Enns, a graduate of 1985. Paul was an active supporter of UMEI and volunteered his time on the Board of Directors, his last year acting as Vice Chair. Paul’s passion translated into his hard work and effort on recruitment, as he hoped and prayed “that there would be another 50 years’ worth of students who can also so richly benefit from their experience at UMEI.” This award is given to a new, incoming student who would benefit from the UMEI experience.
Enjoy stories rich with local flavour in “Tall Tales of Leamington”
Readers who enjoy books with a local flavour will want to pick up a copy of “Tall Tales of Leamington”, a compilation of stories by Louise Wiens and Mark Ribble.
Wiens is a monthly columnist for the Sun Parlor Home and Ribble writes a weekly column in the Southpoint Sun and Wheatley Journal.
The two have partnered with the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation to produce a book of their previously published work.
The idea came to fruition after Wiens approached Ribble last spring about collaborating on a local book and the idea was well received by Ross Barnwell of the Foundation.
The books are now available through the Foundation office at 519-3262373 ext. 4181 and at several retail locations in Leamington and the surrounding area. All proceeds go to the Foundation.
Cost of the book is $8 including tax and they are available just in time for holiday shopping.
UMEI Christian High School students receiving entrance scholarships are, left to right: Russell Derbyshire (Gr. 9), Natasha Schartner (Gr. 9), Kassidy Tiessen (Gr. 9), Kendra Epp (Gr. 9), Susie Krahn (Gr. 11).
Mark Ribble, left, and Louise Wiens, right, with their new book “Tall Tales of Leamington and Other Anecdotal Musings”. All proceeds are going to the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation
Freddy’s hosts Cycle to the Tip to benefit ovarian cancer
By Pat Bailey
A stop for lunch at Freddy’s this summer ended with a promise by coowner Mike Makhlouf to Andrea Bodchon to host a fundraiser to benefit Ovarian Cancer Canada.
It was through casual conversation between the customer and the coowner that Bodchon learned of the Makhloufs support of local charities. Not really expecting him to readily agree to the challenge, Bodchon said she was a little caught off guard when he agreed immediately.
“There was no hesitation whatsoever,” said Bodchon. “I couldn’t believe it.”
Makhlouf, who has hosted fundraisers for diabetes in the past at the beginning of summer, said he had been thinking about hosting a fundraiser in the fall and Bodchon’s idea just seemed to fit in with his plans.
As she stood handing out informational brochures on risks and symptoms of the disease, Bodchon, a two-time survivor of the disease, said for her the event was all about awareness of the sometimes symptom-free disease.
That was the case for Bodchon. A Windsor resident, Bodchon said she was suffering from painful fibroids. It was when doctors went in to remove them that they discovered she was suffering from ovarian cancer.
The first bout was diagnosed in 2010, when Bodchon was 47.
In 2012, the cancer recurred.
Bodchon said she is now considered a chronic sufferer.
“For me,” she said, “it’s not a matter of if it will come back – but when.”
She said she must head to Toronto every three months for CT scans to determine if there are any signs the cancer has returned.
Bodchon said she has been a part of a clinical study out of London Health Science and Toronto Princess Margaret hospitals.
She said the problem for many aging women is that the symptoms of ovarian cancer can be rather vague and often mimic natural changes in the bodies of women as they age.
Bloating, difficulty eating, unexplained weight loss, pelvic pain, extreme fatigue, and frequency and urgency of urination are just a few of the symptoms related to ovarian cancer, but they often don’t appear until later stages of the disease.
While the turnout wasn’t quite what Makhlouf hoped for on the inaugural ride through Point Pelee, considering the near perfect weather, he said he hoped it was the first of many such rides.
In addition to the 23km ride led by seasoned cyclists Dave and Liz Campbell, Maklouf said there would be entertainment upon their return, as well as a chance to purchase pizza from the special outdoor pizza oven he rented for the event.
For Makhlouf it was more about giving back to the community and doing whatever the family can to support local causes.
Mike and Rob Makhlouf, owners of Freddy’s Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant, join bicyclists as they prepare for their ‘ride to the tip’ to support awareness and research for Ovarian Cancer Canada.
(SUN Photos)
Andrea Bodchon (left), ovarian cancer survivor and representative of Ovarian Cancer Canada, and Deb Wilson, volunteer with the Ovarian Cancer Society were on hand to help spread awareness of the disease.
Cougars lose to Rebels in senior football
By Bryan Jessop
Despite showing signs of improvement, the Cardinal Carter Cougars’ senior football team was denied their first win of the season against Riverside.
The Monday, Oct. 17 match — originally scheduled as the Cougars’ home opener for a date in late September before being postponed by rain — ended in a 23-7 score favouring the visiting Rebels. The Cougars’ defense was quicker to make tackles than in previous games, but allowed the guests to gain crucial yardage at times, mostly on running plays both through the line and to the outside.
“It was the best defense we’ve had so far — we made lots of tackles and stops.”
— Chris Church
“Defensively, we played pretty well,” said Cougars head coach Chris Church. “It was the best defense we’ve had so far — we made lots of tackles and stops. The problem is we’re still making too many mistakes to win games. That’s the way its been so far.”
Cardinal Carter’s defense came up with a pair of interceptions in the first quarter, although offensive yards were occasionally lost on bad snaps. The game’s first points were earned on a play by the Cougars’ offence that began deep in their own half of the field. Pushed back by a blitzing Rebels defense, the play ended with a tackle in the Cougars end zone for a two-point Riverside safety.
The Rebels appeared to add a touchdown early in the second quarter when a Cardinal Carter pass was intercepted at the Rebels’ 26-yard line and carried 81 yards into their end zone. A penalty flag however brought the ball back to the 55. What appeared to be a costly play for Riverside’s offence began with a bad snap at the Cougars’ 43-yard line, but was returned for a touchdown and single-point kick to bring the score to 9-0. Late in the half, Cardinal Carter’s Adam McLellan made a two-yard sprint down the middle, breaking free of tackles to cross the zero-yard line for his team’s only major. The PAT kick was the final play before the break, putting the hosts well within range with a score of 9-7.
The Cougars retrieved their own onside kick to start the second half, but from there lost the ball on downs. A controversial call on a fumble that appeared to be pounced on by Cardinal Carter’s Josh Resendes set up a scoring drive for the Rebels with a pass-and-run play that started at Riverside’s 40-yard-line and ended with a touchdown and PAT kick.
The only scoring play in the final quarter was a four-yard run by the guests into the Cougars’ end zone, complete with single-point kick.
“Offensively, we moved the ball at times, using the (double) wing,” Church explained. “It’s the only play that’s working right now.”
On Thursday, the Cougars visited the St. Joseph’s Lasers in a battle between the 2A Tier II Division’s winless teams. The Lasers came up with the victory in a score of 24-6. Cardinal Carter’s season will end against the undefeated Belle River Nobles Thursday, Oct. 27 at home field with a 3 p.m. start.
Intermediate girls defeat Harrow
The Southpoint Highbury Canco Intermediate girls played a good game against the Harrow Yellow team. Early in the first, Connie Wiebe took the puck from deep in her own end, raced down the right side over the Harrow blue line and ripped a shot past the goalie.
Southpoint maintained the lead until midway through the second when one of the Harrow players went in on a breakaway and managed to beat Erica Taylor on the stick side. Southpoint scored their second goal at the 11-minute mark of the third. In the Harrow end, Southpoint gained control of the puck off the faceoff. Shelby Hunter played the puck to Brienne Mastronardi. Brienne shot the puck low, from a sharp angle and it pin balled off the goalie’s pads and into the net.
Harrow scored next on a fluke bouncing shot that handcuffed Erica. Southpoint applied a lot of pressure, and with time running out Connie passed the puck to Kelsey Babkirk at the point. Kelsey fired high and to the stick side beating the Harrow goalie for the team winner, 3-2 for Highbury.
Erica made a number of good saves during the game to restrict the Harrow team to two goals.
Leamington businessman Robert Tatomir has brought the “FUTUR” of affordable, high-end hockey sticks into our own back yard.
Tatomir has introduced FUTUR ice hockey sticks as an affordable alternative to players and teams across Canada and the U.S. via a line of 11 different models; many available in junior sizes and all available in intermediate and senior lengths.
Tatomir, FUTUR Hockey’s president and CEO, operates the company’s factory outlet store at 104 Talbot St. East in Leamington, next door to his Future Homes & Real Estate office. Inventory at the outlet’s showroom varies according to demand, but generally offers a supply of about 1,000 of the pro line sticks representing FUTUR’s various models. The new lines of sticks are also available online at www.futurhockey.com as well as a few select locations across Canada and United States.
Like most other brands, FUTUR sticks are manufactured in China, specifically Fujian Province along the nation’s east coast across the strait from the island of Taiwan. After finding the factory, which has produced sticks for multiple major brands for many years, Tatomir acquired samples of their various products and researched the materials utilized in production.
Afterwards, he had testing conducted on various lines and contacted manufacturers to gain access to premier carbon fiber and resins. Finally, ideal weights, balance points and other specifications were determined while common breaking points were strengthened with slash-proof substances. Tatomir was first inspired to offer a new line of composite sticks after his two sons, Luke and Ethan, began playing competitive hockey. After growing tired of paying $300 or more per stick, he decided to investigate more affordable alternatives for those seeking a competitive edge come game time. “Paying more than $300 plus tax per stick for two boys was getting crazy,” Tatomir explained. “I wanted there to be sticks of the same or even better quality available at a much lower price. That’s what this is all about - the love of the game.”
FUTUR sticks are designed and built using custom one-piece molded 100 per cent carbon fiber technology.
Having used the word “FUTURE” in other business initiatives for the past three decades, Tatomir decided to apply it to the new line of hockey sticks. The products registered trademark name features the French spelling - “FUTUR” as his sons attend Ecole St. Michel speaking French at school and at home.
For junior, intermediate and senior sizes, FUTUR offers the Sniper NR, Sniper FX4, Laser VIII, Vortex and Assault models while Force, Sonic, Battle, Power, Lightning and Strike models are available in the larger two sizes. Different lines feature varying specifications in flex ratings, kick points, weights, face angles, toe shapes, blade types and depths and sidewall designs.
The company’s website, www.futurhockey.com, has been subject to numerous positive reviews of their products, including many with ties to local high end hockey training schools.
“I have always used big name company sticks and since switching over to FUTUR for half the price, I could not be happier with the feel and quality,” noted former Leamington Flyer, Petrolia Jet and Belle River Minor Hockey Association coach Evan Carrick. “Parents can now get double the value for their money when shopping for their hockey players.”
“After stopping by the FUTUR showroom, I just wanted to say how impressed I was with the complete line of sticks that (they) carry,” said Leamington resident and former NHL player, Pat Ribble. “From the unique way of stocking the sticks to the selection that (they) have on hand, (their) showroom is hard to beat.”
Tatomir noted that Ribble was quite impressed with the showroom’s displays where sticks are arranged horizontally on racks in much the same way as in NHL dressing rooms.
The Leamington outlet has five employees who work out of their homes as well as three, including Robert and Michelle Tatomir, as on-location support staff.
“We’re just starting out slow,” explained Tatomir, who said he’d like to someday make international business arrangements with Amazon & E-Bay. “We’ve got something special here right in our own home town. It’s kind of a boutique, specialty shop for just sticks. We don’t sell helmets, gloves, skates or even tape. For players who are looking for a high-end composite stick, we’re like a candy store.”
The outlet in Leamington offers assorted price and shipping rates for bulk purchases, available by contacting the facility at 519.322.1234 or tollfree at 1.800.677.5810. FUTUR Hockey now has various players in Junior B, Junior C, Junior A Tier 2 as well as a multitude of players in A, AA and AAA using FUTUR sticks.
European orders can be shipped from the factory to Switzerland, where one of Tatomir’s cousins lives. Orders are also sent straight from the factory to Raleigh, NC, where Tatomir’s first cousin, Wally Tatomir, who lived with Robert and his family on their Leamington farm when they were youths, operates the company Pro Skate Balance.
Wally also serves as Senior Technical Advisor, who Robert also describes as a strong influence behind the FUTUR brand and Leamington showroom that opened a year ago. Wally is now retired from equipment management positions after 40 years with different teams and organizations including the Windsor Spitfires, Team Canada, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers and Carolina Hurricanes.
Wally currently owns patents on four different hockey equipment-related items and skate blade customization services to about 200 NHL players. Wally’s location focuses on NCAA teams and universities south of the border and fields interest from the University level.
What is totally different about FUTUR Hockey is they choose to offer reliable high end composite sticks each season and refuse to discount their models each year only to reintroduce the same basic stick the next season simply in a repackaged skin with new graphics and colours at double the price.
LDSS senior boys volleyball vs. Essex
Daniel Warkentin of the Lions and an Essex opponent jump at the net in efforts to push the ball into the other team’s half of the court during a WECSSAA Tier I senior boys volleyball match Thursday, Oct. 20 at LDSS. Leamington swept the sets in scores of 25-12, 25-17 and 25-11. Next up, the junior Lions started with a 29-27 loss to Essex, followed by a 25-20 win and a 25-18 loss. The senior LDSS team is in first place among 13 Tier 1 teams with a match record of 8-0 and a set record of 21-3.
Peewee Stars lose to Predators
The Community Trophy Southpoint Peewee Stars played host to the South County Kingsville Predators Sunday afternoon, Oct 23.
The Lady Stars found themselves in a hard fought battle in this evenly matched game with no goals scored in the first and third periods; however, the Predators did find the back of the net twice in the second period.
The Stars played hard but were unable to beat the South County netminder. The Predators won this game by a score of 2-0.
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Minors have busy weekend
On Sat. Oct. 22 the Atom Minors played at Wheatley arena with a big crowd cheering them on. They took on the Tecumseh Shoreline Eagles. This was a
Colton Selwood in action.
tough game for the Capitals who kept it close in the first two periods with great defense from Max Youssef, Owen Pimentel and Dane DiMilo. Jack Thomas was solid between the pipes as always. Nicholas Mastermatteo, with an assist from Colton Selwood, was able to get the puck past the Eagles goaltender. After two close periods the Eagles were able to take hold of the game and take the win.
On Sunday the Capitals were back on the ice, traveling to the Atlas Tube Centre to face the Belle River Junior Canadiens. The Capitals started the game with determination and was able to score the first goal. Colton Selwood, assisted by Chase Simpson, gave Southpoint the early lead.
The Capitals kept the pressure on with Nathan Omar taking several shots but was blocked by strong Canadiens goaltender. Great defense from Max Youseff, Liam Ouellette and Nicholas Beaudion.
Despite the Capitals giving it their all, the Canadiens took the win.
Sunbrite Stars shut out Tiger Cats
The Sunbrite Southpoint Intermediate girls travelled to Tecumseh to tangle with the Tiger Cats on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 22. Both teams were extremely evenly matched throughout this tight-checking game.The goaltenders for both teams were absolutely awesome.
The Lady Stars netminder Caitlin Preston held the Tiger Cats to just a single goal. Stars captain Lea Marshall buried a beautiful unassisted goal in the second frame to tie this game up. The game ended with a final score of 1-1.
The Sunbrite Stars welcomed the Chatham Outlaws to the Highbury rink on Sunday afternoon. Kayla Collison paced the Stars attack scoring two goals. One was a beautiful unassisted short-handed goal as she out-worked two Outlaw defenceman and deposited the puck past a helpless Chatham goalie. Kim Goyeau scored the other Stars goal as she went coast to coast and scored off a gorgeous dangle, beating the Outlaw tender.
Scoring assists were Goyeau, Abby Gualtieri and Sydney Dries.
Lady Stars goalie Sam “The Brick Wall” Hartleib made several key saves throughout the game to secure her teams big 3-0 win. This was Sam’s third shutout of the season.
Chloe Taylor of Novice Blue
Southpoint Novice Blue took another win as they took on Southpoint White on Oct. 22 at home. Steve Belanger was between the pipes for Blue, while Dillon Marchand was the goaltender for White.
Massimo Ingratta and Ben Arquette both earned a hat trick for team Blue. Also scoring were Nicholas Dimilo, Noah Burges, Chole Taylor and Aiden Pulley.
Andrew Malllot earned two assists. Great defense by Brent Pimentel, Ben McFadden and Gregory Mastronardi.
Team White goals were by Seth Janzen with assists from Landon Ford and Cole Carriero,
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Oct. 17: 1st Dave Derbyshire and Mame Nicholson, 2nd Kay and Ken Pryke, 3rd Dorothy McGregor and Marie Ellwood, 4th Sandy and Joyce Gammie. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club, Oct. 19: 1st Sharon Lutz and Jack Warmenhoven, 2nd John and Dorothy McGregor, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote, 4th Shirley Plant and Nancy Murphy. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.
and Brady Walker with an assist from Chase Collins. Great offense and defense from team White’s Chris Resendes, Ava Carriero, Jayden Coules, Alexis Lamb, Ryan Krueger and Charbel Nicholas.
Rhine Danube bowling scores
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores for Oct. 10.
Games Over 200: Willy Fittler 258, Manfred Dickau 226, Aaron Dickau 246-245, Heinz Kosempel 214, Chris Kosempel 246-225-201, Robert Nykyforuk 203-213, Dan Dalimonte 236, Tys Schaafsma 203, Jack Valade 211-203.
Series Over 550: Willy Fittler 580, Manfred Dickau 563, Aaron Dickau 631, Heinz Kosempel 554, Chris Kosempel 672, Robert Nykyforuk 575, Dan Dalimonte 593, Tys Schaafsma 557, Jack Valade 607.
High Handicap Games: Willy Fittler 319, Dan Dalimonte 284, Robert Nykyforuk 283.
High Handicap Series: Robert Nykyforuk 785, Shawn Leclair 779, Willy Fittler 763.
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The big 2-0-0 for Jessop’s Journal
A little less than four years ago, it never actually donned on me that this column would get to this point. What you’re now reading is the 200th edition of Jessop’s Journal. For someone who’s never even come close to getting paid to swing a bat, catch a football, hit a three-pointer or shoot a puck, I have to take and reflect upon three-digit milestones in any form or shape that they take.
With that in mind, here are a few “Big 2-0-0” achievements that have actually happened in my lifetime…
Something most stock car race fans who were born in the 1970s or earlier will never forget took place on July 4, 1984. Richard Petty, a grizzled, veteran racer even then, captured his 200th career win in NASCAR competition. He piloted his STP Pontiac Grand Prix to victory in the gruelling and aptly named Firecracker 400 to become the first-ever racer in the renowned series to notch win number 200. It’s unlikely that anyone will ever surpass that mark. David Pearson — who retired in 1986 — is second in total wins with 105. Jeff Gordon, whom everyone either loves or hates, hung up his racing gloves last year after achieving a sum of 86 wins; good for third all time.
The first NASCAR race I ever watched was at the age of five — I’m fairly certain it was the Daytona 500. Family members were amazed at how my gaze never broke from my grandmother’s television from the first green flag to the checker, not even for a pee break. Still, I don’t remember Petty’s 200th victory per se. I watched a documentary on it a few years ago called “The Race.” The mid-season spectacle was about as American as any sporting event could be, taking place on the 4th of July and including the U.S. president (Ronald Regan) as one of its spectators. They even handed ol’ Ronnie the mike to do live-race commentary for a few laps — he was horrible, even though it was allegedly something he did in his youth, even before acting. NOT like riding a bike, apparently.
Regan missed the first part of the race, which was actually a good thing for whomever it was that took the iconic photo that accompanied that storied afternoon. In the photo, Petty’s car — without another racer in the frame — can be seen speeding along with Air Force One in the background, landing at the nearby airport. The couple in American Gothic could have been painted with arms raised and fists clenching an assault rifle, can of crappy beer, a U.S. flag and a baseball bat and it STILL wouldn’t have been as ‘Merican as that photo.
In 1981-82, Wayne Gretzky became the first NHL player to hit the 200-point mark in one season (actually collecting 212). He did it again in ’83-’84 and in ’84-’85 before beating his own record in 1985-86, amassing 215. Again, some
will argue that it’ll never be done again. Mario Lemieux came oh so close in ’88-’89, registering 85 goals and 114 assists… for 199 points. The top five all-time, single-season point getters also include Phil Esposito, Steve Yzerman and Bernie Nicholls, all of whom have long since retired. The Top 50 single-season point collections by individual players includes one — count ‘em ONE — player who is still active. Jaromir Jagr capped 1995’-96 with 149 points.
So will ANYONE ever have a 200 point season in the NHL ever again? I’d put my money on “no,” but it’s entirely possible that a Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews could prove me wrong as soon as three or four years down the line. With players from across the world filling the talent pool (something you couldn’t say in Gretzky’s heyday), it’s not nearly as easy to make human pylons of third or fourth line opponents en route to the net as it once was. Since the current millennium started, nobody has come even CLOSE to cracking 150. Joe Thornton’s Art Ross efforts were earned with 125 points in 2005-06; that’s as close as anyone’s been.
In football, the position I admire most would have to be the defensive end. Why? Because that’s the guy who seems best at making life miserable for the glory-hog quarterback. Whenever you see highlights from a football game, it’s quarterback this, quarterback that, let’s focus on the quarterback’s stats, shall we? Sure, once in a while a receiver will get a quick mention if he snags a crazy-high number of passes in one game, but otherwise, the media makes it all about the quarterback. That’s why I enjoy watching players like Tom Brady being run over by human cement trucks who are capable of sudden bursts of speed that shouldn’t even be possible when you consider their size.
In looking up the list of players with the most career sacks (the term used for a quarterback who’s been tackled behind the line of scrimmage before he can release a pass), it comes as little surprise that defensive ends lead the way. At the top of the all-time list in career sacks is Bruce Smith with an even 200. For whatever reason, these glorious moments in football didn’t officially become statistics in the NFL until 1982. Once again, its up in the air as to whether or not that mark will ever be surpassed without any major (and ridiculous) rule changes. The closest active players are Julius Peppers, DeMarcus Wares and Dwight Freeny with 138.5, 136.5 and 122.5, respectively (halves, obviously, occur when two teammates join forces to bring down the prettyboy QB). Peppers is 36 and the 15-year-old single season record (held by Michael Strahan) is 22.5. Even if Peppers has three more seasons with 20 sacks apiece, he’ll fall just short of the record with 198.5.
Obviously, these won’t be specific topics I bring up in November of 2018.
BRYAN JESSOP
Jessop’s Journal
Kings Win 3-2 Over Ravens
Andrew Baxter scored with 14 ticks left on the clock as the Kingsville Kings nipped the visiting St. George Ravens 3-2 Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23. The win, ninth in a row for the Kings, increased their Greater Metro Junior ‘A’ Hockey League record to 11-2-0-1.
It was a defensive gem. Kings netminder Chase Stanford turned away 31 shots and was named the first star. Picking up his fifth win in goal, Stanford’s biggest save came on a breakaway in the opening frame.
This was a 2-1 game for most of the afternoon and the Ravens, who handed Kingsville just one of their two losses on the season, tied it up 2-2 with 33 seconds left in regulation.
That is when Baxter went down and scored the winner, unassisted. St. George had one cross the line at the buzzer, which was waived off and brought a barrage of protest from the Ravens.
Kingsville received strong defensive efforts from captain Zach McDonough who was relentless on special teams and centre Blake Naida who continues to make the opposition keep their heads up at all times.
Tyler Garcia and Dan Leach scored for the Kings who travel to Lincoln on Friday and host the London Lakers Sunday.
Golden Years mini golf
Due to the rain the greens were slow but 35 Golden Years golfers still managed to drop 56 aces during league play on Oct. 20 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Leading the ace parade was Bob McWilliam with 6, followed by Laurie Hylton with 4. Close behind with 3 were Bill Taylor, Eileen McIntosh and Marie Lasi. Sinking 2 aces were Art Sweet, Rose Taylor, Tony Hudvagner, Bob Martin, Gerrit Vriesen, Eleanor Brook, Gail Johnston, Moe Scratch And Jim Allan. Rounding out the day with 1 ace were Barry Sweet, Ken Brook, Andy Orsini, Julia Kos, Eva Kah, Al Rutter, Bill Mayville, Tom Hyatt, Madeline Butler, Murray Hartford, Winnie Moore, Kathy Bradley, Mavis Rutter, Murray Cascadden and Pete Daudlin.
Best 9 holes for the day was accomplished by Bob McWilliam who scored 16. Next with 17 were Tony Hudvagner, Tom Hyatt and Laurie Hylton. Scoring 18 were Ken Brook (2) Bill Taylor, Julia Kos, Al Rutter, Tom Hyatt, Eileen MacIntosh, Murray Hartford, Kathy Bradley (2), Gerrit Vriesen, Laurie Hylton (2) and Bob McWilliam. Art Sweet (3), Rose Taylor, Bill Taylor, Bob Martin, Murray Hartford, Kathy Bradley (2), Gerrit Vriesen, Laurie Hylton (2), Jim Allan (3), Bob McWilliam, Pete Daudlin (2) and Murray Cascadden scored 19.
Best round for 18 holes went to Laurie Hylton and Bob McWilliam with 35. Tom Hyatt had 37, and 38 went to Art Sweet, Julia Kos, Tom Hyatt, Murray Hartford, Kathy Bradley, Laurie Hylton and Jim Allan. And finally, 39 was scored by Ken Brook (2), Bill Taylor, Eileen McIntosh, Pete Daudlin and Murray Cascadden.
An outstanding score of 73 over 36 holes was achieved by Laurie Hylton, followed by Tom Hyatt with 75. Bob McWilliam shot 76, Ken Brook 78, and Art Sweet, Bill Taylor and Julia Kos 79.
First place was won by Team #12 (Bob McWilliam, Pete Daudlin, Murray Cascadden) with a score of 239. Second place with 241 went to Team #1 (Art Sweet, Barry Sweet, Ken Brook). Team #5 (Bill Mayville, Tom Hyatt, Madeline Butler) had 243 for third place.
League play continues every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.
Fun in the sun at the Terry Fox Run!
On October 14, Margaret D. Bennie Public School held their annual Terry Fox Day run. Students ran or walked the perimeter of the school ground for the last two periods of the school day.
During this event the school hosted a fundraiser called “Toonies for Terry” where students were encouraged to bring in $2 to purchase a piece of duct tape. With the pieces of duct tape, the students taped two of the M.D. Bennie teachers to a wall. Both teachers, Mr. Evon and Mr. Douma, were covered in duct tape and the school raised $550 from the fundraiser.
The run and the fundraiser were a huge success and M.D. Bennie students and staff look forward to doing it again this year.
M.D. Bennie teachers Mr. Douma (right) and Mr. Evon participated in “Toonies for Terry” where students purchased a piece of duct tape for $2 and joined forces to tape the staff members to the wall.
Sharks take bite out of Admirals
By Bryan Jessop
The Wheatley Omstead Sharks came up with a crucial win against the Amherstburg Admirals Monday night, accomplishing several things with the two-point night.
The 5-2 win on Monday, Oct. 24 at Wheatley Area Arena snapped a three-game losing skid for a record of 3-5-1, brought the Sharks to within a point of seventh-place Petrolia and put some distance between themselves and ninth-place Wallaceburg. The victory also granted Wheatley a bit of payback after last season’s four-game sweep against the Admirals in the opening round of playoffs, but most importantly, head coach Dave Wiper noted, it served as a morale booster.
“We’ve been a little unlucky with puck luck these last few games,” he said. “This was the biggest win since I’ve been here. We’ve played well, but when you get scored on early, morale goes down. We need to put a few more under the ‘W’ column to bring morale back up.”
The first period’s shot clock indicated a flurry of offense from the Admirals, where they officially registered a 22-12 advantage by the time the first buzzer sounded. Wiper was skeptical of Amherstburg’s offense being that overwhelming in the opening frame.
“There’s no way they had 22 shots in the first,” he said. “And I’ll admit we probably didn’t have 12. They probably outshot us about 10-8.”
In his first home ice start as a Shark, Daniel Tonietto made numerous key glove saves against his former team in the first, steering aside all but an early slap shot from the point. Zack Yott’s ice-level shot made a slight deflection before finding an opening between the netminder’s right pad and right post. Wheatley had a few notable chances to tie the score, including a Stephen Holland shot that rang off Connor O’Rilley’s right post after he made the save on a Nick Tavolieri-Essex release. Both teams had a single power play in the first, where neither made serious threats to add to the scoresheet.
Tonietto continued to be sharp in the second period, where he made both glove and pad saves to keep the Sharks within striking distance. Just after the five minute mark, an offensive charge by Tavolieri-Essex and Cole Butler ended in the tying goal. Taking a pass from Butler, Tavolieri-Essex fired a waist-high wrist shot from the left side of the Amherstburg net, finding a hole in O’Rilley’s armour on the short side to bring the score to 1-1. Both teams had chances to assume the lead from there, but steady netminding at both ends kept the score deadlocked for the second intermission. Wheatley established a modest 9-8 shots advantage.
The guests took their second and final lead during a shorthanded rush in the third, where Cory Burns charged down the
ice to the right of the Sharks’ net before sending a low shot that found the far corner for a 2-1 Admirals’ advantage. The lead stood for about sevenand-a-half minutes before Wheatley was granted another five-on-four opportunity. With O’Reilly screened by traffic, Darrin DiMenna beat the Amherstburg goalie with a wrist shot from the point after taking feeds from Delaney MacDonald and Mitchell Prudence.
Less than three minutes later, the Admirals’ defense seemed poised to conduct a routine clearing of their own zone before the Sharks’ offense pickpocketed the opposition just inside their own blue line. From there, Cole Butler fired a low shot from a few steps inside the line that found the five hole and into the net. Matt Taylor and Prudence assisted on the game winner. Tavolieri-Essex registered his second of the night 15 seconds later, taking a pass from Alixe Saliba before storming in on net and shelving a backhand shot past O’Reilly.
Amherstburg’s bench pulled the goalie for the extra forward with about a minute to go, but only allowed for a fifth Wheatley goal when MacDonald buried an empty netter from deep in his own zone along the boards. Kristian Filipovski was credited with an assist.
Tonietto admitted to be nervous facing his former teammates in his first home ice start as a Shark, but at the same time was confident with the support from teammates.
“It feels really good,” he said of the win. “I owe a lot to our defense tonight. They shut things down. A lot of the shots were peripheral — nothing too crazy.”
Following the win against Amherstburg, Tonietto had dressed for four games with Wheatley and started in two. Despite being a newcomer, he is quickly settling into his role with the Sharks.
“It was a bit of a shock leaving Amherstburg at first, but we’ve got such a good group in the room here in Wheatley, it already seems like family,” he explained. “After the first practice, I knew I wanted to be here.”
“This kid won us the game tonight,” Wiper said of Tonietto. “He played really well.”
The Sharks hit the road for a Tuesday, Oct. 25 game in Essex and will again don visitors’ jerseys for a Thursday, Oct. 27 match in Blenheim. Wheatley’s next home game will be Monday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. against the Mooretown Flags.
Atom BB girls win back-to-back gold
The Lakeshore Lightning Atom BB girls hockey team participated in the Ancaster Shootout tournament this past weekend. Four local girls represent the team: Abbey Mazzella, Adriana West, Alessia West and Aliya Price. They played their first game on Friday evening against the St. Catherine’s Brock Jr. Badgers. The team came out strong and won 7-1. Alessia West scored 2 of the goals – one on a breakaway and the other a backhander. On Saturday, they played the Chatham Outlaws first. The Lightning held a good 2-0 lead until the third period when Chatham caught up to tie up the game. The game ended in a shootout where the Lightning took the win. Next they played the Flamborough Falcons. This game, too, ended in a tie resulting in a shootout. The Lightning scored 2 versus 1 for the Falcons where Aliya Price scored the determining goal.
The Lakeshore Lightning made it to the finals and faced the Chatham Outlaws again for the championship. Both teams came out strong and were determined to win. Abbey Mazzella and Alessia West kept driving the net and had some nice chances but were blocked. Adriana West and Aliya Price played solid defense keeping the Outlaws out of their zone.
The game was still 0-0 entering the third. Adriana Pezzutti of the Lightning got a breakaway chance. She bolted down the ice, faked right, and shot left with a backhander to put
Local players on the Lakeshore Lightning Atom BB girls team, left to right: Abbey Mazzella, Adriana West, Al Crankshaw (coach), Alessia West and Aliya Price.
the Lightning on the board. The girls managed to hold the lead and won the game with a 1-0 final score. The girls worked really hard and played their hearts out. Congratulations to the entire team for a job well done!
The Sharks’ Nick Tavolieri-Essex scored his first of two goals Monday, Oct. 24 at Wheatley Area Arena as part of a 5-2 win for Wheatley over the Amherstburg Admirals. (SUN Photos)
Sharks’ goalie Daniel Tonietto makes a third-period save during his first start at Wheatley Area Arena. The game was played against the Amherstburg Admirals — Tonietto’s former team — in what ended as a 5-2 Wheatley victory.
Saidat Inspires Mill St. P.S. Students
Mill St. Public School students were recently treated to a visit from Saidat, an inspirational speaker, hip-hop dancer and singer. Through the use of terrific dance moves and singing, Saidat encouraged students to love themselves and others by being kind and respectful. Students were energized and excited by Saidat’s performance, as well as a performance by Kyle McVea,
Council discusses grant to The Bank Theatre
Administration recommended to Leamington Council that The Bank Theatre be given a grant of $8,500 to complete a thorough schematic study of the theatre, complete with professional recommendations on staging of construction, illustrations of materials and construction cost estimates. With this information the theatre volunteers will be better positioned to anticipate needs and fundraising goals. The report was endorsed by Council.
Council supports solar installation
The Municipality of Leamington owns quite a bit of land around the Pollution Control plant off Seacliff Dr. The only function is to act as a buffer between the plant and surrounding land uses.
Consequently, the Essex Energy Corporation has contacted the Municipality to build a 500 kW ground mounted solar panel project and to lease the land for that purpose. To apply under the Feed-In Tariff Program Version 5.0, the application requires formal Municipal support.
Council gave their support Monday night, Oct. 17 in the form of a resolution using province-approved wording.
If successful, the installation will generate lease income to Leamington at no cost and no risk.
Funding approval received
Starting back in the fall of 2015 the Municipality of Leamington began the application process for grant funding to reconstruct the area east of Seacliff Park. The municipality moved one step closer in January of this year, and as of July 22 the municipality has been accepted for funding.
The Erie St. S., Conover, Stewart and Forest sewer separation and road reconstruction will cost an estimated $4 million, but regardless of the exact final costs, funding under the Small Communities Fund will be 50% up to a maximum of $2 million.
First year
“Best car I ever owned!”
Roger Brown of Burlington writes: “Hi Bill. My first car was a black 1950 Hudson Pacemaker with a standard shift and a wet clutch. You had to keep checking the dipstick for the clutch and I had to replace it once. About 3 years ago, I saw a car just like it for sale on Highway 8 near Stoney Creek. I stopped to look at it. It was a mess inside but it probably sold because it was gone within a few weeks.
“Later I also owned a 1953 Hudson Hornet. It was and still is the best car I ever owned. It was 2-tone blue and white with an outside sun visor and fender skirts. It also had big wide whitewall tires. It’s too bad people couldn’t be bothered to keep them clean, otherwise we would still have them today. The great feature on my Hudson Hornet was what was called ‘Twin H Power.’ It had two carburetors on a big flathead six cylinder engine and it was a powerful car in its time.
“After the Hudson became part of American Motors, I was in the R.C.A.F. and bought a 1955 Dodge Custom Royal. That car had the transmission lever on the front of the dash. I later traded it for a 1956 Dodge Custom Royal and that car had a push-button transmission. It was a nice car but I still yearned for my Hudson.”
The Hudson Hornet came out in 1951 with its powerful 6 with 308 cubic inches cranking out 145 horsepower in stock form. But it was capable of much more, and one race car driver claimed it could get 112 mph from a Hornet certified as stock by AAA and NASCAR. Twin H Power arrived in 1953 with dual carbs and dual manifold induction (the first dual manifold on a 6).
Later in 1953, a racing version of the Hornet engine had overbored cylinders, special cam and head, larger valves, higher compression, Twin H Power and headers cranking out 210 horsepower. From 1951 to 1954, the Hudson Hornet was virtually unbeatable in AAA and NASCAR competitions. Hornets were driven to 27 victories in 1952, 21 in 1953, and 17 in 1954.
Hudson and Nash merged in May 1954 to form American Motors. The Hudson Hornet name continued as far as 1957, after which the Hudson and Nash names were discontinued in favour of the popular Rambler.
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 receives a free autographed copy of my latest car book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”
The Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) provides infrastructure funding to municipalities under two distinct programs: application-based funding and stable, predictable formulabased funding.
Leamington received $368,000 in 2016, but due to increases to the funding base will received $649,000 in 2017, $917,000 in 2018, and $1,390,000 in 2019.
Leamington must sign an agreement and pass a bylaw authorizing entering into the agreement.
for the Hudson Hornet was 1951. 1953 Hudson Hornet:
a songwriter and pop singer from the YTV show The Next Star. (Submitted photo)
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Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd./ Del Fresco Produce Ltd. is looking to hire:
FORKLIFT DRIVERS
To work in our warehouse and greenhouses.
• This is a full time, permanent position which requires day, evening and weekend work.
• Experience an asset but not required; we offer in house certification.
• Good communication skills and attention to details important.
• Warehouse setting will be cold, greenhouses will be hot and humid during summer months.
• Wage to be negotiated.
Send Resume
By Email: hr@sunritegreenhouses.com
By Fax: 519-733-5290
By Mail: Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd.
1414 Seacliff Drive, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2M2 Attn. Human Resources Dept.
Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd. is looking for:
GREENHOUSE WORKERS
• Job duties include plant crop, harvesting crop, crop maintenance, greenhouse cleanup and other farm duties as assigned.
• Job requires standing, bending, kneeling for long periods of time, must be able to sort, pack & stack produce.
• Salary: $11.40 per hour, minimum 40 hours/week including weekends and holidays.
Please email resume to: tinad@sunritegreenhouses.com or fax: 519-733-5290
• Wage: $11.40 per hour, minimum 40 hours/week.
• Repetitive tasks, standing for long periods of time, handling weight of 30 lbs. or more.
• Fast paced environment, must be able to sort, pack & stack produce.
• Cold warehouse setting.
• Experience and asset.
Please email resume to: tinad@sunritegreenhouses.com or fax: 519-733-5290
Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd./ Del Fresco Produce Ltd. is currently hiring for the position of:
DAILY INVENTORY CLERK
• Permanent, full time position requiring early mornings, evenings and weekend work.
• Physically demanding as walking and standing most days required.
• Cold warehouse setting.
• Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English; completion of high school necessary.
• Knowledge of windows, electronic mail, spreadsheet software, data base software, inventory control software, monitoring and tracking software.
• Proficient in math, ability to distinguish between colours important.
Job Responsibilities
• Conducting physical produce count each morning
• Record quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system.
• Monitor quality of inventory and report to staff.
• Compile inventory reports.
• Maintain stock rotation and reconcile calculated inventories with physical counts.
Send Resume
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Duties will include lift truck driving, working with plants, packing moving and other related jobs. Also filling in for our Truck Driver when needed.Physically demanding work, bending, carrying, lifting. Some weekends and extended hours. Must have a passport and Class “D” License. Apply by e-mail to denise.murray@keepsakeplants.com
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DINIRO FARMS NEEDS full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.40/hour, 45+ hours, 7 days/week. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Duties include plant, crop maintenance, harvest and pack. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a repetitive basis. Please apply via email to: dinirofarms@wavedirect.net.
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Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. Minimum Wage to start. 44 hours per week. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment. No education or experience is required.
Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca
LITTLE CAESARS LOCATIONS in Leamington, Kingsville and Essex have full and part-time positions available. Experience with food preparation and cash handling preferred. Drop resumes at any of the above Little Caesars locations.
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HELP WANTED. - New Castle Farm/West Pointe Greenhouses/1830176 Ontario Inc. is looking for general labourers for seasonal full-time greenhouse work. $11.40/hour. Duties include harvesting, de-leafing, crop work, etc. working in hot conditions. Must have 1 year experience. Mail resume to New Castle Farm, 414 Mersea Road 3, Leamington N8H 3V5. se21-no16
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We are currently seeking an experienced candidate for the FULL TIME, PERMANENT POSITION OF METAL MECHANIC/ FABRICATOR GENERAL LABOURER Wages are negotiable upon experience.
Please forward resume in person to: 229 Talbot St. W. Leamington between the hours of 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. Or by email to: leamingtonglass@bellnet.ca
LEGAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED
SawatzkyBalzer Law Firm, Leamington, has an immediate opening for a legal assistant. Real Estate experience would be an asset. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply in confidence to: sawatzky@mnsi.net or by fax to: 519-322-2668
Greenhouse Worker
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting
• Checking quality of harvested produce
• Other duties as assigned
WORK CONDITIONS:
• Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods
• Bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail
• Working at heights, hot environment
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• 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays
• Wage: 11.40/hour, seasonal, full time
Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)
NOTICES
GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED
Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.
Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage.
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Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable.
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Essex County’s largest community newspaper press is seeking a
PRESS HELPER
to work under the direction of the Press Operator.
Job Details:
• Assist with printing job set-up on web newspaper press.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Must be physically fit and comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must have steel toed boots.
• Must be willing to learn and take direction.
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment.
• Approximately 30-40 hours per week.
• Experience helpful but not required.
Please drop off resume at: Southpoint Sun Office 194 Talbot St. East, Unit 5, Leamington or email to: press@southpointsun.ca
Municipality of Leamington
LEAF/YARD WASTE Collection Information for 2016
RESIDENTS: DO NOT sweep leaves from your property onto the street. This is UNLAWFUL and DANGEROUS
Acceptable Yard Waste Containers: Garbage Cans/Pails, Paper Yard Waste Bags, Cardboard Boxes.
Plastic Bags will not be accepted
Public Works will be picking up leaves from the boulevards during the month of November as follows:
NOVEMBER
1, 2, 3, 15, 16, 17
All streets NORTH of Talbot (including Talbot)
NOVEMBER
4, 7, 8, 18, 21, 22
MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON RESIDENTS
IN THE URBAN SECTOR:
You may either bag your fallen leaves for pick-up on your regular yard waste collection date
(Note: Yard waste collection ends the last week in November)
All streets BETWEEN Talbot and Oak (including Oak) or
9, 10, 14, 23, 24, 25
NOVEMBER You may rake fallen leaves onto the grass boulevard adjacent to the curb in front of your property for pick-up during the month of November
All streets SOUTH of Oak including Wilhelm Subdivision, Sandy Lakes Subdivision and Erie View and Robson Road
Residents are advised that the Municipality of Leamington has a bylaw which prohibits open air burning
ALONG COUNTY ROAD
Plastic Bags will not be accepted
20 AND ADJACENT SUBDIVISIONS
Public Works will be collecting leaves on the following streets commencing November 21, 2016.
Longbeach Lombardy Lane Beth Crescent Paglione Avenue Lathrop Lane Kenneth Drive Oakwoods Drive Branton Drive James Court Mark Crescent Bayshore Drive Lyon Avenue Helen Crescent
Residents are encouraged to rake leaves to the edge of roadway to collect by means of vacuum machine. The vacuum machine will not take bagged leaves or branches and vine. These will be picked up on your regular yard waste collection day by Windsor Disposal Service. (4 BAG LIMIT)
Commencing November 21, 2016, residents along County Road 20 , with deep front yards, are encouraged to rake leaves to edge of driveway or pile leaves to a central area not to exceed ½ the distance of the depth of the front yard. Residents are to call the Municipal Office – Public Works at 519-322-2346 to be placed on a list for collection of leaves.
Residents along County Road 20 with short front yards are encouraged to rake leaves within 3 to 4 feet from the road’s edge.
Paper bags/containers and tied branches and vines are to be set at the curb to be picked up on their regular yard waste collection day.
NOTE: THE 4 PAPER BAG/CONTAINER LIMIT IS STILL IN EFFECT.
2016 2017 FLYERS LOSE TO M’S IN OT
BY BRYAN JESSOP
For the second time in as many days, the Flyers found themselves on the losing side of a one-goal game.
Leamington hosted the Chatham Maroons for their annual Pink on the Rink fundraiser for Breast Cancer awareness, where the home team surrendered three one-goal leads en route to a 5-4 overtime loss. The defeat was the third in a row in extra minutes for the Flyers, including the second in as many games against Chatham.
Offense was the name of the game in the opening period, where both netminders — Lucas Patton for the Maroons and Connor Meyerink for the Flyers — were tested frequently with quality scoring chances. Leamington struck first with a Brett Vorshuk wrist shot from the top of the left faceoff circle that found the top right corner of the Chatham goal. Assists went to Broden Meloche and Jaydon Fetter. Nolan VandenBoorn tied the score with a similar goal, starting a rush from outside the blue line and finishing it with a successful wrist shot, only into the top left corner instead of top right. From there, the Flyers took advantage of a five-onthree power play, paying off when Josh Pope-Ferguson made a pass through the crease from the right of the net that found Vorshuk’s stick on the other side. Patton had no chance to stop the close range shot, which was also set up by Mitchell Crevatin. Pope-Ferguson was also credited with an assist.
VandenBoorn again evened the score, this time with an ice-level shot from the right of the net that found the opposite side of the Leamington net. After a commendable effort to maintain control of the puck, Blake Bain sprinted out to the far side of the hash marks in the M’s zone before handing a pass to Crevatin, who one-timed a snap shot past Patton for Leamington’s third lead of the game. The Flyers outshot the Maroons 14-7 in the back-and-forth opening stanza. Chatham’s power play did all the damage in the second period, starting with a Kevin Gursoy snap shot from the right of the net a few steps out from the crease.
The Maroons took their first lead twoand-a-half minutes later when former Wheatley Shark Austin Thompson sent a wrist shot into the top left corner of Meyerink’s net from directly in front of the Leamington goal. The Flyers outshot Chatham 11-6, but pieced together little in the way of scoring chances to contin-
pulled Meyerink for the sixth skater. The move paid off with 15 seconds left in regulation, as Liam Hogan took a rebound from the left side of the net and flipped the puck into the mesh before Patton could cross his crease to address the second shot. Bain and Mark Gangnon drew the assists.
ue challenging Patton.
The Maroons were the dominating force for most of the third, where Meyerink was forced to make a handful of key saves while the Flyers had trouble keeping the puck in Chatham territory for any extended length of time. The Leamington bench called a timeout with 1:14 on the clock, at which point it also
Leamington outshot Chatham 5-3 in four-on-four overtime, but VandenBoorn completed his hat trick with the game winner as the clock ticked down to 2:13. Circling the back of the net, he re-appeared on the left side to slide a sharp angle shot across the crease and just inside the far post.
The Flyers outshot the Maroons 39-30 and went one for four on the power play while their guests were two for six.
“We’ve got to start playing a full 60 minutes of hockey,” explained Leamington’s assistant coach Anthony Iaquinta. “We dug ourselves into a hole with the lack of effort, just like last night. It’s hard to come back against good teams. We’ve got to raise our effort level, mainly in our defensive zone. We were running around a bit.”
This year’s Pink on the Rink raised just under $2,000, including $612 in donations, $30 by Gabby’s Gifts and $1,326 from the silent auction sale of pink jerseys.
On Wednesday, the Flyers again came up short against the defending conference champion London Nationals, who hung on to preserve a 4-3 regulation win. London led 3-0 going into the third period, where Crevatin finally put Leamington on the board with an unassisted tally in the opening minute. The Nats got the goal back less than five minutes later. Griffin Robinson and Vorshuk made it interesting by bringing the visiting team to within a goal, but couldn’t solve Zack Weir to force overtime.
London outshot the Flyers 38-28 and went one for three on the man advantage while Leamington was successful on one of four opportunities. Noah Hedrick stopped 23 of 26 shots while Connor Meyerink blocked 11 of 12.
Rest of the West
On Tuesday of last week, the Strathroy Rockets handed the Lambton Shores Predators a 7-4 loss while on Wednesday, the LaSalle Vipers tripled the sliding St. Thomas Stars 6-2. The St. Marys Lincolns shocked the Sarnia Legionnaires with a 5-2 win on Thursday then did the same 5-1 to Strathroy the next day while St. Thomas defeated Lambton Shores 3-2. Saturday results included a 5-2 win for Sarnia over Lambton Shores while London and Strathroy settled on a 4-4 draw. On Sunday, Chatham won 7-6 against LaSalle in double overtime.
UPCOMING HOME GAMES: Thu., Oct. 28 vs. St. Marys, 7:10 p.m. Sun., Oct. 30 vs. Sarnia, 4:10 p.m.
UPCOMING AWAY GAMES: Sat., Oct. 29 vs. Lambton, 7:30 p.m. Tue., Nov. 1 vs. Sarnia, 7:10 p.m.
A Thursday, Oct. 20 Leamington Flyers game against the Chatham Maroons was preceeded by an on-ice dedication from players to their mothers as part of the team’s annual Pink on the Rink fundraiser for Breast Cancer awareness. (Sun photo)
Chatham goalie Lucas Patton makes a facemask save off a shot by Blake Bain after he is dragged to the ice by Braden Henderson and Michael Douglas during the second period. (Sun photo)
Leamington rookie Connor Morrison takes control of the puck behind the Chatham net with John Montgomery close behind during the second period. The Flyers led the Pink on the Rink game three times, but fell 5-4 in overtime. (Sun photo)