towers over Leamington’s Leah Meloche (left) and her daughter Taylor Meloche. Taylor will be singing the national anthem at the Windsor Express’ first home game on Friday, November 1 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor when they play the defending league champions London Lightning. The Windsor Express joined the National Basketball League (NBL) in Canada last year and looks forward to their second season.
The eight-team league has a 40-game regular season (20 home, 20 away). Members of the Windsor Express team were in Leamington on Sunday morning, October 27 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. The meet-and-greet session was a chance for the Windsor team to meet fans throughout Essex County.
(SUN Photo)
Mastronardi named Ontario’s Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Mastronardi Produce President and CEO Paul Mastronardi has been named Ontario’s 2013 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year; Food & Beverage Category Winner.
Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates the contribution and spirit of entrepreneurs everywhere.
The Canadian program is in its 20th year of honoring the country’s most impressive entrepreneurs from all areas of business.
“I’m extremely honored to be selected as EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Food & Beverage Category Winner,” said Paul Mastronardi. “This is a fantastic network of business-oriented individuals who support each other and share ideas and inspiration and I’m proud to be a part of that.”
Paul’s passion for flavour led him to search the world for great tasting tomatoes back in 1995. He then pioneered the concept of branding and packaging tomatoes in North America. Today, as the fourth generation President of Mastronardi Produce Ltd., he leads his team in innovative business practices to bring flavourful greenhouse produce to consumers across the world.
“Entrepreneurs like Paul Mastronardi turn us on - to new ideas; new ways of thinking and new possibilities,” stated Colleen McMorrow, National and Ontario EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Director. “We’ve been celebrating entrepreneurs for 20 years in Canada, and we’re very proud to shine the spotlight on Paul Mastronardi of Mastronardi Produce Ltd. as the Food & Beverage Category Winner of Ontario’s 2013 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year,” said McMorrow.
Last year’s winners, Steamwhistle Brewery Presidents Greg Taylor & Cam Heaps were on hand to present the award to Paul in their fun, entertaining style.
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DON’T MISS THE GORDON LIGHTFOOT TRIBUTE SHOW at Knox Presbyterian Show on Saturday November 2nd! In recognition of Gordon Lightfoot's 75th birthday, TBT’S con cert features David Light and the Lightfoot Tribute Band performing a highly entertaining selection of Lightfoot's greatest songs from the first 30 years of his song writing career. Tickets: $12 each at Guardian Drugs and The Lesson Lounge in Leamington, at The Party & Discount Store in Wheatley and in Kingsville at Rebel Cowboy Music. Some tickets at the door. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Music at 7 pm.
DOFFING THEIR DUDS FOR A GOOD CAUSE… ABOUT “CALENDAR GIRLS”
A British housewife’s husband died from nonHodgkin’s lymphoma in 1999. His death prompted her and ten other working-class friends to raise money to purchase a sofa for the visitors’ lounge in a British hospital. The women came up with the idea of posing nude for a calendar. Overnight the women became celebrities, the calendar became a bestseller and the 5,000 British pounds turned into much, much more! The extra funds raised were donated to the Leukemia Research Fund. To date, more than three million pounds have been raised.
Calendar Girls, the movie, written by Tim Firth, was released in 2003 and starred Helen Mirren and Julie Walters. It won the Best Comedy Award in Britain that year and was nominated for many other awards including a Golden Globe. Richard Roeper, of Ebert & Roeper fame wrote that Calendar Girls [is a] ... “good-natured confection, filled with breezy humor and heartfelt relationships” and Terry Lawson writing for Detroit Free Press noted it is “a refreshing lark”. The stage play opened in 2008 at the Chichester Festival Theatre and has since become the fastest selling play in British Theatre history. The North American premiere took place in March 2011 at Winnipeg’s Manitoba Theatre Centre. The amateur rights to perform Calendar Girls ends on February 28, 2014 and to date, there have been no U.S. amateur rights granted.
Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre and Theatre Ensemble are staging Calendar Girls in Windsor (Nov. 29 and 30 and Dec. 1, 2013) and in Leamington (Feb. 2014). A portion of ticket sales and the proceeds of calendar sales will support The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County. Tickets ($25 each) for the Windsor shows can be ordered by phone (519-326-8805), online (www.banktheatre.com/calendargirls.html) or by visiting Juniper Books (1990 Ottawa St., Windsor).
There is no on-stage nudity in the production and this amateur production of “Calendar Girls” by Tim Firth is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD.
A BIT OF THEATRE HISTORY
It is only fitting that the CBC radio personality known as the "girl with a thousand voices" should have a theatre built and named in her honour. Ontario born and Saskatchewan raised, Jane Mallett began her acting career in 1921 and was active until shortly before her death in 1984. She performed on radio and stage and from 1934-1945, wrote and starred in a travelling two-person revue called Town Tonics becoming known as Canada's funniest housewife. She also appeared in the famous Spring Thaw revue along with such notables as Don Herron. Ms. Mallett’s ability to perform up to five characters in a single radio-show put her in high demand. She received several awards connected to theatre and also an Order of Canada in 1975 recognizing her dedication to Canadian Theatre for nearly half a century. Following her death from emphysema, the newly renovated Town Hall in Toronto’s St. Lawrence Centre was renamed the Jane Mallett Theatre.
Error corrected, costs Municipality
It is usual for developers to have to pay to have sewers that are downstream oversized to accommodate the extra volume their subdivision will add when completed. It is also usual to insist that downstream sewers be oversized at the developer’s expense, with the municipality assisting in the recovery of the cost when the upstream development takes place. In the case of the new Southwinds development east of the East Side Arterial Road, however, the municipality forgot to collect the oversizing money owed to the developer of the Antonio Subdivision. Monday night (Oct. 28) this error was corrected, but not without a bit of controversy. The agreement dates back ten years, and the developer remembers being told that interest would be paid to him on the money needed to oversize the drain. The agreement does not indicate any interest would be paid, and the Director of Corporate Services, lawyer Brian Sweet, is of the opinion that legally no interest is owed. Council, however, indicated that they feel that morally at least some interest should be paid.
Leamington Council voted not only to pay the outstanding money (and to collect it when possible some time in the future), but also to pay 4% interest for 4 years as a gesture of good will.
Hooker Drain Contract Awarded
Rivard Excavating submitted the low tender for the maintenance of the Hooker Drain that runs along Mersea Road 8. At the Monday, Oct. 28 Council meeting the company was awarded the contract in the amount of almost $86,000 (including HST).
Landowners who drain into the Hooker Drain pay the majority of the cost, but the municipality must pony up $8,600 for roadside ditches that use the drain.
The project also qualifies for a grant of almost $26,000.
New Dust By-Law
According to section 129 of the Municipal Act, “a local municipality may, (a) prohibit and regulate with respect to noise, vibration, odour, dust and outdoor illumination, including indoor lighting that can be seen outdoors; and (b) prohibit the matters described in clause (a) unless a permit is obtained from the municipality for those matters and may impose conditions for obtaining, continuing to hold and renewing the permit, including requiring the submission of plans.”
Leamington already has a noise by-law, and an odour bylaw. Now the municipality also has a dust by-law, thanks to Eric Knott, a summer intern at the municipality.
This is not a bylaw that has anything to do with farming, and the dust that is created as part of normal farm activities like plowing or combining. Rather, it is directed at industrial sources that can create problems for downwind neighbours. As with the noise and odour by-laws, it is a complaint-driven regulation intended to give the municipality the authority to encourage good practices that minimize conflict between business and residential land uses.
Councillor Hilda MacDonald voted against the by-law. Not, as she admitted because there is anything wrong with it, but rather as a protest that from the perspective of the entire municipality a rather trivial matter is getting action while actions “to the detriment of our town” are not being addressed. “This is an easy thing to do,” she explained, adding later, “we need to have some laws with teeth for situations that are important.”
Draft Study Report Released
Stantec Consulting have completed their research for the Erie Street Storm Sewer Outfall, and their draft results were presented to Municipal Council Monday night, Oct. 28. The report to Council states that “Stantec Consulting was retained to prepare a Class Environmental Assessment (EA). The intent of this study was to provide direction for planning, and implementing storm sewer improvements, including selection of a preferred solution to extend/modify the Erie St. South SSO.”
While the majority of the report is predictable in its recommendations—inspect and repair the outfall in the short term, and completely separate storm and sanitary sewers in the long term—there is one unusual recommendation. That is to relocate the outfall from its current position west of the dock to the marina basin. Apparently, the idea is to try to improve water quality along Seacliff beach, and moving the outfall to the marina is preferred over the alternative of simply moving the outfall 800m further out into the lake. With a $500,000 price tag, change to the status quo will not come quickly. In fact, only the inspection, maintenance and short-term repairs to the existing outfall are in the current 5-year capital forecast. The report does, however, provide a clear direction for future spending on sewer separation and environmental stewardship.
Fine Tuning the CIP Director of Development Services,
Family Christmas Parade FUNDRAISING DINNER
Friday, November 15, 2013
Colasanti's Tropical Gardens
Children (under 10) $10.00 (includes burger, hotdog, pogo or pizza & fries & drink) Adults $15.00 (includes 2 piece chicken dinner with potatoes & coleslaw & drink) 5:00 pm -7:30 pm Dinner 6:00 pm -9:00 pm ~ Golf, rides, bumper cars, roller coaster & music (ALLINCLUDED IN THE PRICE!)
• • BEST VALUE EVER! • • • Food, rides, friendship • Tons of fun for the whole family • Silent Auction • A special visit from Santa • Remember to bring a gift for Toys for Tots You can purchase your tickets at:
Leamington District Chamber, 21 Talbot St. E.; Blackburn Radio, 100 Talbot St. E., Leamington; Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1150 Road 3 E., Kingsville Call the Chamber office today and reserve your family outing 519-326-2721 or wendyp@leamingtonchamber.com All proceeds will be donated to The Leamington Community Christmas Parade Christmas Parade Nov. 30/13 - 6:00 pm
Tracey Pillon-Abbs, has presented the thirdquarter update to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to Municipal Council with a recommendation for change. It is hoped that this change will stimulate interest in creating outdoor, sidewalk cafes in the uptown CIP area.
Many expected participation in the outdoor café program that provided a $2,000 grant per year to assist with constructing and dismantling outdoor seating. It was the cost of professional design work to ensure the seating and walkways would be safe that proved to be an unexpected stumbling block. Consequently, the proposal is to add to the grant program provision for a one time only $2,000 grant to help defray the cost of professional design and engineering work.
The proposed change was greeted enthusiastically by Council. Mayor Pateron even asked if this was enough. The change will allow restaurants to get a grant this year to design outdoor facilities, and apply separately next year for assistance in constructing and disassembling those patios.
Phase 2 of Bank Theatre project in full swing
By Bryan Jessop
The most literal phase of The Bank Theatre’s ‘Raise the Roof’ project is now taking place.
Although it’s undetectable from a drive past its Erie Street, Leamington location, the building’s roof has been completely dismantled and removed in preparation for a new one that will sit 10 feet higher than the original. Marcovecchio Construction of Leamington began the process as general contractor at the beginning of October, subcontracting another company to handle the demolition process.
The old Bank of Montreal vault was removed as part of the procedure to allow crews to drive onto the site and remove debris. Once complete, the roof at the back of the building with be even with the front.
“Basically, its just four walls right now,” said Bank Theatre project manager Gord Willms. “If you just drive by, you can’t tell anything’s been done. When you’re inside, it’s entirely different.”
The past week was spent preparing the tops of all four walls for the new roof. From there, the building simply awaited the arrival and installation of new steel, the responsibility of another subcontractor.
“When this part is over, it’ll be one big empty box,” said Willms. “It’s the biggest and most intrusive part of the renovation. It shuts everything down for about half a year.”
The demolition process ran a cost of about $55,000, bringing the total price tag of Phase 2’s completion to an estimated $250,000 of the $1 million that will be required for the project in its entirety.
In the meantime, The Bank Theatre is undergoing what’s been dubbed the Offsite Concert Series, being hosted by Knox Presbyterian Church at 4 Setterington St. Its next event will be ‘A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot’, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at a cost of $12 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at Guardian Drugs and the Lesson Lounge in Leamington, The Party and Discount Store in Wheatley, Rebel Cowboy Music in Kingsville or at the door on the evening of the event.
The concert will be performed by local musician David Light, accompanied by Wayne Durant on guitar and vocals, Dale Butler on bass and vocals and Stu Campbell on percussion and vocals.
“The acoustics there are beautiful,” said Willms of Knox Presbyterian. “It seats about 200, which is about what we’ll have at The Bank Theatre once it’s completed.”
After the new roof is installed, the theatre’s seating capacity will eventually be more than doubled from 100 to just over 200, including a section of tiered seating with folddown theatre seats. The raked section of seats will sit atop the 4-foot by 8-foot platforms that had been joined to create the makeshift stage utilized since the theatre opened. Currently, the group is still operating under a temporary occupancy permit, limiting the seating maximum to 100.
The new stage will run the entire length of the building’s back end — 36 feet. The mid 24 feet will be used as the proscenium (opening, visible section) while six feet to each side will serve as the wings.
Willms explained that committee members are hopeful to keep the total cost of the renovation close to the estimated $1 million, but noted that there is always the lurking possibility of unforeseen expenses. The group recently discovered that the structure’s water system is inadequate for what will be zoned in the assembly category as opposed to commercial.
To accommodate the emergency sprinkler system required, a larger system of pipes will be needed, an expense that The Bank Theatre group discovered is theirs to cover.
“That’s how it is when you build something new out of an old building,” said Willms, who explained that the cost of the plumbing upgrade is still not yet known.
The Bank Theatre group hopes to see the current stage completed by the new year, in time to present Calendar Girls, a joint effort of the Sun Parlour Players and Windsor’s Theatre Ensemble, by February 2014.
The main purpose behind the theatre’s roof upgrade will be to improve acoustics and provide the necessary space for proper stage lighting. These requirements will bring the top of the roof from 13 feet off the floor to 23 feet.
“You really need some height above the stage,” Willms explained. “As an actor, you feel like a deer in headlights the way it’s been set up here.”
The original renovation plan was to build the stage at the building’s Erie Street entrance, but logistics forced organizers to situate it at the back, where the roof sat significantly lower.
“The height of the building will be awe inspiring,” Willms said. “When it’s done, it’ll be beautiful with good lighting and good sound.”
This photo, taken from the front door looking east, shows the Bank Theatre with no roof. The roof was taken off in order to Raise the Roof, the name of the fundraising appeal.
(SUN Photo)
Happy Black and Orange Day
What is that, you say? Well, it has officially replaced Hallowe’en in many of our schools, so get used to it.
doesn’t like it.
In fact, give it another 20 years and it will be changed to Licorice and Pumpkin Day or something like that.
It’s no wonder we have to re-name so many traditional things in our lives.
Seems every month someone new comes forward and is offended by something, so it needs to be changed.
Yes, I know Hallowe’en isn’t a holiday but it’s been a North American tradition for many years and it’s slowly being politically corrected. Schools are shying away from what used to be one of the most anticipated days of the school year, when kids would wear their costumes to school.
They’ve already begun to do it to Christmas. The ‘holiday tree’ is the one that really gets me. We can’t call it a Christmas tree because we don’t want to offend anyone.
Fans of the Washington Redskins, Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves can attest to that. Each of those franchises have been challenged by groups to change their nicknames in fear that it offends various native groups.
Although nobody around here is about to get rid of Santa Claus, word out of the Netherlands is that the United Nations is leaning hard on the Dutch to cease with their version of St. Nick.
Over there, they have Sinterklaas, which many believe our Santa Claus was derived from.
Jolly old Sinterklaas is in a bit of trouble it seems, just as their Christmas Eve (December 5) fast approaches.
The trouble is, most polls indicate that the Native American population, as a whole, isn’t offended by those team names.
So, who are these people who come up with these ideas?
How does someone like U.N. delegate Verene Shepherd, who is from Jamaica, decide that a Dutch tradition is something that offends her and she needs to spearhead a movement to change it?
It seems that Sinterklaas has been around for centuries, and like our Santa Claus, has little helpers called Zwarte Piet, or Black Pete.
According to tradition and folklore, jolly old Sinterklaas makes his way throughout the Netherlands and sends Black Pete down the chimneys with gifts for the kiddies.
I can picture myself sending a letter to that wacky North Korean leader, telling him that I don’t like the way his country celebrates their Christmas, if they have one. I’d probably be executed by the next day.
Now, a delegate to the United Nations has stated in an interview that the Black Pete tradition is racist and that the Dutch people should be ashamed of this long-standing tradition because it reeks of slavery.
There are a lot bigger problems in this world than a black-faced Dutch boy handing out gifts. And that is only another example of the goofy political correct movement that has taken over this world of ours.
It really is time for people to stop with all the P.C. garbage and allow life to be lived without getting up in someone’s face about something they don’t agree with.
After a huge uproar in the Netherlands, the United Nations finally came to its senses and ceased the investigation into poor old Zwarte Piet.
We’ve really come too far, folks, when a tradition around for so many years is threatened because someone
If you don’t like it, then don’t turn on your TV, radio or go out in public. Live like a hermit, or should I say ‘socially-challenged vagrant’.
Oh, and by the way, Happy Hallowe’en!
Let the spirits that surround rekindle
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We cannot be solely responsible for tending our own fire; I believe it takes a village!
The cooler weather is here. Mark spent a good part of his Sunday chopping wood and gathering twigs for our winter fires. We haven’t turned on our furnace for six years, so the fire takes the chill out of the air throughout the evenings until we go to bed at night.
While Mark was gathering our stores of wood, I gathered with a group of people, some family and all friends now, who were invited to participate in a native circle for someone special. It could be described as a ‘peacemaking circle, talking circle or healing circle’ depending on what you chose to share and learned by listening. For me it was all of the above.
One young man described how he feels when he awakes in the morning and although he worded it differently, I think I experience a similar feeling. First thing in the morning when I awaken I lie there for bit, often roll over, not quite sure whether or not I want to leave the comfort and warmth of my bed. Groggily, I feel unmotivated, like my head is not quite connected fully with my body, unable to relay the simple message to “get up!”
Like a fire, our souls need a keeper. I doubt that this responsibility is meant for any one person alone. Some mornings it’s Mark, saying, “Let’s go for a walk,” or “Do you want an egg”? Other mornings, my keepers are my friends who expect me at spin class, my co-workers waiting for me at work. My pets are the most dependable, pawing at me gently or opening the door to our room and meowing for their breakfast. Each new acquaintance that I happen to meet throughout the day helps to reconfirm why it’s wonderful to get up and get going simply to experience each and every new challenge and the excitement of ‘what’s next?’
At night our body needs rest to repair and rejuvenate, but our mind and spirit wander. I sometimes wonder if they ever fully rest. How else can we explain some of the crazy dreams we have? Our spirit, the fire within us, if tended will burn forever, even as our bodies start to age and slowdown.
Delivering Meals on Wheels has fed my soul. The last couple of weeks as I delivered piping hot meals to 8-11 deserving people, I’ve been struck. Not by lightening but by the realization that I am receiving far more than I am giving. Each and every person I visit shows his or her gratitude with a welcoming smile and genuine thankfulness. I feed off of their spirit and truly hope to help them keep theirs. One elderly gentleman and his wife reciprocate with gifts of fruit from their trees and vines. Most recently, a fresh piece of bread with za’atar (spices) rolled inside was put kindly into my hand. I took a bite and nothing at that moment could have tasted better to me, especially since I knew it was a gift from the heart that warmed mine.
By the end of the day, even though there never seems to be enough hours, my mind feels rekindled. All of my firekeepers have kept me recharged. I wish I could feel that way first thing every morning and jump out of bed with all of the insight and energy from the day before. Oh, but by morning, our fire has gone out, the house is chilly and only the thought of that first sip of coffee inspires me to ‘move it, get going!’
I think this is normal, and as the days shorten I do believe we are supposed to reward ourselves with a little more rest and relaxation. While researching the job of a true fire-keeper, these quotes I found gave spark to my thoughts.
“Keep the fires burning.”
“Carefully tend”
“Stay humble, stay focused, and do the job in the best way you can.”
Newest Conservation Champions Honoured
At the John R. Park Homestead’s Harvest and Horses Festival October 6, the Essex Region Conservation Authority took time to recognize its newest Conservation Champions.
“As part of ERCA’s 40th Year of Conservation, we will recognize 40 people who have had a significant impact on shaping the Conservation movement in the Essex Region,” said ERCA General Manager Richard Wyma. “It is our honour to recognize these individuals who have made significant contributions to the conservation of human and natural heritage in this region.”
Lisa Bauer was elected by her peers as the president of the Friends of the John R. Park Homestead. She is the longest standing member of this committee, and began volunteering at the John R Park Homestead Conservation Area when she was a university student and has continued with ERCA for more than 20 years. She has also involved her family as volunteers. This past spring Lisa received a provincial volunteer award for her two decades of service.
Nicole Palazzi was one of the first educators to get involved when the Greater Essex County District School Board initiated its EcoSchools program, and she started an ECO Club at Davis Public School. She brought together a team and secured the funding to plant over 100 large stock trees and transform a previously void space into outdoor space. Additionally, she has initiated a ‘Nature Buddies’ program whereby Grade 6 students mentor the Kindergarten students, spending time together exploring the outdoors.
Vic and Darlene Bernyk have long been strong local leaders in the use of native plants across the landscape. The couple established their ‘Native Trees and Plants’ initiative several years ago, in which they specialize in growing and cultivating native plants that are used in restoration projects around the region. They have worked with many groups in the region, sharing their knowledge and expertise to help establish native plant gardens. In addition to helping ERCA establish these important gardens, Vic and Darlene are working with the Herb Gray Parkway initiative on large scale native plant restoration projects. They also share their expertise and help to mentor others in Native Plant Gardening through their education and outreach to groups, through local events and others.
Alan and Karen Batke have been members of the Friends of Cedar, Mill and Wigle Creek groups for over 10 years,
often taking a leading role in identifying and encouraging projects to benefit these watersheds. As long-standing members of the Kingsville Horticultural Society, they actively maintain numerous gardens around Kingsville. They are master gardeners and take a lead role in mentoring others to learn about the benefits and intricacies to native plant gardening. They have helped educate our entire community, through contributed pieces to the Windsor Star on native plant gardening, integrated pest management, chemical free gardening, and a range of other topics. They also provide the answers to the questions submitted by readers regarding gardening efforts. Their home garden has been transformed into a paradise for local wildlife, and they showcase this effort in hopes of inspiring others to do the same.
Hector and Carabel Ringrose have also been members of the Friends of Cedar, Mill, and Wigle Creek groups for over 10 years, and Hector has served as both Chair and Vice Chair for the group. They have solidly supported a variety of conservation efforts for decades. Hector built and installed many bird boxes along the greenway and both Hector and Carabel have participated in the planting of hundreds of trees and many creek clean ups. They were key members of the ‘Save Our Station’ committee, dedicated to the preservation of the Kingsville Train Station. When ERCA was successful in acquiring the station, Hector and Carabel were an important part of the team that aided in fundraising. When ERCA obtained the grants and funding necessary to restore the station to its former glory, Hector was on-site, with camera in hand every day to record the history of its glorious transformation. Hector was also helpful in video-documenting some of ERCA’s early water quality efforts. “Hector celebrated his 85th birthday last year, and the couple have recently shared their 60th wedding anniversary,” Wyma revealed, “but they show no signs of slowing down!”
In back, from left to right are, Nicole Palazzi, Vic and Darlene Bernyk and Lisa Bauer. Seated, from left to right are, Alan and Karen Batke, Carabel and Hector Ringrose. (Photo submitted)
Mrs. Tar’s Grade 3 class.
Mrs. Matthew’s Grade 1/2 class with Principal Mrs. Rilley.
St. Louis celebrates 50 years
Former St. Louis School students reminisced with retired St. Louis teacher and coach, Earl Skidmore (centre) who had collected many pictures over the years that the students were allowed to take home during the Open House weekend, Oct. 25 and 26. (SUN Photos)
Grade 8 student Michael Fratarcangeli read the school prayer and put the 50th anniversary school photo into the time capsule. Class photos spanned all 50 years at St. Louis School.
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ANSWERS ON PAGE 28
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, shake things up a bit to inpsire some much-needed change. Be a tourist in your own city if you cannot afford a trip or immerse yourself in new cultures.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
It is not a good week to begin new projects, Taurus. In fact, cosmic signs point to finishing up anything you have outstanding. Try to focus on financial matters as well.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Cooperate with others this week, Gemini. This works best when you embrace compromise. Listen to what others have to say and always keep an open mind.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, a desire to get organized has been on your mind for quite some time. Now is the ideal time to do something about it. Start by clearing out clutter and go from there.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Enjoy a short vacation, Leo. It may be a jaunt to a weekend hideaway or something off the beaten path, but make the most of this well-deserved escape from the daily grind.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, you are feeling domestic this week, so enjoy puttering around the house these next several days. You can catch up on decorating or renovating the home.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, you feel a strong need to communicate with others this week. Share some truths with your loved ones, but try not to come across as if you have an agenda.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, you may have a desire to
travel and seek adventure, but right now finances won't allow it. If you can keep expenses down, you may have the opportunity soon.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Expect to have luck on your side this week, Sagittarius. As a natural born risk-taker, all you need is a little incentive to get out and take a chance.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Keep your intentions hidden from others until you are ready for the big reveal, Capricorn. This will help make the surprise even more exciting for all those involved.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, discussions reach a point where you want to make permanent changes to your plans. Mull things over before making any final decisions, but enjoy this exciting time.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Personal details about your private life may become public, Pisces. How this information is handled depends on your reaction.
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OCTOBER 31
Peter Jackson, Director (53)
NOVEMBER 1
Toni Collete, Actress (41)
NOVEMBER 2
Kendall Schmidt, Actor/Singer (23)
Bridge to be Abandoned
Farmland on Concession B serviced by the East Marsh Drain was accessed by a dilapidated bridge in serious enough condition that the landowner requested its replacement under Section 78 of the Drainage Act. Subsequently, a drainage engineer was hired and it was determined that the bridge is part of the drainage scheme and qualified for reconstruction. When the landowner was informed of the cost to replace the bridge to the current standard (a total of around $50,000) he requested that the work be stopped. Section 40 of the Drainage Act provides for this eventuality, and so a report has come to Council to simply abandon and remove the unsafe structure.
This prompted a question of whether the property would be ‘landlocked’ and if that would change its assessed value under M.P.A.C. rules. Since it appears it would not, Council approved the request. With that, a $50,000 capital expense was transformed into a $5,000 maintenance item.
Trail Contract Awarded
The multiuse trail system in town is going to grow now that Municipal Council has awarded a construction contract to Elmara Construction for just under $300,000 (including tax). The trail extension will run north from Talbot Street along the abandoned railway to about the level of Clark Street where it will turn west to join up with the existing trail at Hodgins Street.
Land Trade
Back in 1912, Askew Street ended at Maple. When the Town Council decided it should continue on through to MCR Drive, it was necessary to purchase some land from private landowners who got to their homes along one of a pair of alleys. Just recently an error was discovered.
A residence on Askew owns part of Askew Street, and the municipality owns most of the front lawn of the private property because somebody, years ago, wrote down the wrong laneway. Municipal Council voted to correct the error at the Monday, Oct. 28 meeting. Very soon the municipality will own the street, and the homeowner will own his front lawn.
Final Verdict on Alley
The final verdict is in on the ally behind Leamington First Baptist Church: it will not be closed and it will not be relocated. The church and its neighbours were unable to find a solution to their differences and, as promised at an earlier Council meeting, Municipal Council has voted to deny any request to stop up or relocate the alley.
Criteria for Skate Park Site to be Developed
Municipal Council has voted to have administration and the Skate Park Committee develop criteria for the selection of a site for a Leamington Skate Board Park. Their terms of reference include a requirement that administration report on sources of funding for the park as well as projected costs for construction, maintenance and administration.
Big Electricity Savings
Leamington has renewed its membership in a municipal consortium that purchases electricity as a group to access savings that would be individually unavailable. At the Monday, Oct. 28 Council meeting the treasurer reported that over the last ten years or so, Leamington’s savings have amounted to over a quarter of a million dollars.
Caldwell First Nation Fall Fun Fair
Cherokee Artist Robert Hopkins of Eagle Man Studios in Essex was one of several artisans who attended the Caldwell First Nation Fall Fair on Saturday, October 26 at the Caldwell Community Hall on Orange Street, Leamington. Pictured with Robert is his 7-year-old son Ramses Hopkins. The one-day fair invited attendees to learn a craft, buy a craft, decorate a pumpkin, free your mind and focus on fun. (SUN Photo)
Roof Contract Awarded
The contract to install a section of new roof over the Recreation Complex has been awarded to Gillett Roofing for about $91,000.
Public Opinion re: 2014 Summer Games
Leamington Council is going to use its website to solicit public opinion about participating in the 2014 Summer Games. While the decision whether or not to participate in paying for the games is a County Council decision, the Mayor and Deputy-Mayor want a clear feel for the attitude of local ratepayers regarding the balance between cost and benefit of participation.
Leamington man arrested after police pursuit
On October 28, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a Chatham-Kent police officer observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Talbot Trail near Dealtown in Chatham-Kent. The officer recorded the vehicle travelling at 140 km/hr in a posted 60 km/hr zone.
A traffic stop was initiated for stunt driving and after a brief pursuit the vehicle was identified and the pursuit terminated. The driver abandoned the vehicle and was arrested by officers walking down the roadway shortly after.
A 41-year-old Leamington man has been charged with stunt driving, driving while under suspension, and failing to stop for police.
Upon conviction, stunt driving carries a $2000$10,000 fine, 6 demerit points, up to 6 months jail and up to 2 years licence suspension for a first offence.
Tomato Festival Funding for 2014
In order to qualify for a federal grant from the Federal Department of Canadian Heritage, the Leamington Tomato Festival must provide proof of substantial support from the municipality. So, Leamington Municipal Council has preapproved a cash grant of $13,000 for 2014. The request from the Tomato Festival Committee did not mention inkind assistance, since it is the cash support of the municipality that dictates their eligibility.
Pre-approving a grant to the festival has become an annual event at Municipal Council, and the grant was approved without debate.
OBITUARY
Bonnie Dehu
Bonnie Mae Dehu (nee Nalewayek), 65 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, October 26, 2013.
OBITUARY
Rudolph Rempel
Rudolph George “Rudy” Rempel, 86 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2013 at the Leamington Mennonite Home with his loving family by his side.
Beloved wife of the late Arthur Dehu (2002). Dear mother of Deanna Dehu, Robert Dehu (Carolyn) and Judith Dehu. Loving grandmother of Kylar, Kalysa, Kia and Ethan. Dear sister of Judy O’Halloran (Fred) and the late Sally Gray (Zane). Dear sister-in-law of Evelyn Rupert (the late Clayton). Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service to celebrate Bonnie’s life was held from the funeral home on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Paul Rodey officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. Elizabeth Health Care or Canadian Cancer Society. Friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
A New Fund— A New Opportunity
The Ministry of Rural Affairs has a $71 million fund for small, rural and northern municipalities to help with infrastructure costs that are beyond their financial means.
As the report from Robert Sharon, Director of Community Affairs states: “In order to be eligible municipalities must have the 2012 Financial Information Return submitted before November 1 2013, must have a comprehensive Asset Management Plan completed by December 31, 2013, and must commit to making the Asset Management Plan publicly available by May 31, 2014. Capital projects must be completed by December 31, 2015. The share of provincial funding requested is flexible up to a maximum of 90% of project costs or $2 million, whichever is lower. Municipalities are asked to only request the amount of provincial funding needed to move the project forward. Municipalities are encouraged to consider renewal, rehabilitation and replace-
VOICES OF YOUTH IN COMMUNITY IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS of unwanted or new exterior latex paint and supplies for the Back Alley Beautification Project. For pickup to to drop off contact Wanda Rodrigues, Youth & Family Resource Network, 519733-8983 ext. 22 or email wrodrigues@resourcenetwork.ca.
FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH - Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) for youth in high school up to age 24. Meetings are the first and third Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:00 p.m., at Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., Leamington. Registration forms at the Complex, Youth & Family Resource Network office (23 Mill St. W., Kingsville), www.resourcenetwork.ca or wrodrigues@resourcenetwork.ca.
SECC'S COATS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS of coats, hats, scarves and mitts for children and adults, with the biggest need being coats for boys. Drop off donated coats until October 31 at Fletcher's Cleaners, Kennedy Cleaners, Canopy Cleaners or SECC (215 Talbot St. E.) in Leamington. Distribution in November.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6BLOOD DONORS NEEDED – NEW
DONORS WELCOME. We need Leamington residents to rally together because it can take many donors to help save even one hospital patient. It takes up to 5 donors a week to help someone who is in cancer treatment. Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Bring a friend and donate at the LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC F. T. Sherk Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) for information and to book your appointment. WALK INS WELCOME.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 -
FREE Well Baby and Child Dropin Clinic, from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m., at Mill Street Ontario Early Years Centre, 134 Mill St. (Mill St. Public School), Leamington. The clinics are for healthy babies and children from birth to 6 years old. Meet with a public health nurse to have your baby weighed and measured. Caregivers will also be able to speak with a nurse about breastfeeding, growth and development, parenting and injury prevention. No appointment needed. For more info or future clinic dates visit www.wechealthunit.org.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6Shooter's Photography Club
Beloved husband of Tina (Unruh) for 60 years. Loving father of Helen Kroeker (Ken), Ed (Wendy), Paul (Lisa). Special grandfather to six grandchildren, Ryan Kroeker (Aleda Klassen), Jocelyn Kroeker (Wes Barnwell), Derrick Rempel (Andrea Wiebe), Kyle Rempel (Dr. Kristin Burr), Peter Rempel and Steven Rempel. Also survived by one great-grandson, Ryland Rempel. Survived by sisters Marianne Driedger (late John), Helen Cornies (Bill), brother Harold Rempel (Helen), sisters-in-law Mary Rempel (late Nick), Irene Rempel (late Art), Elsie Neufeld (late Ernie Rempel). Predeceased by sister-in-law and brother-in-law Annie and Henry Winter. Survived by many nieces and nephews.
Rudy farmed with his family east of Wheatley for over 50 years until his retirement to Leamington in 2001.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday.
Funeral Service to celebrate Rudy’s life was held at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 11 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery to follow.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank or the Leamington Mennonite Home. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
ment projects and only one submission per municipality is permitted.”
Leamington qualifies perfectly for the grant, and administration is recommending that the bridge over Big Creek Drain on Mersea Road 11 be the project identified. The bridge has been under load restrictions due to its deteriorating condition, and its replacement is estimated at $500,000. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Sharon explained that in part the project was selected because it is more realistic to hope for approval of $450,000 from the government than the upper limit of financing municipalities are competing for, and in part because the work fits the program as perfectly as could be hoped. Council agreed, and endorsed the application.
meeting, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., at Colasanti's Tropical Garden's, 1550 Road 3E, Ruthven, in the Willow Room in the food court. Please use west parking. Visit facebook.com, search Shooters Photography Club. For further info contact George Schiefer 519-7335055 or gshiefer@cogeco.ca. Everyone welcome!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 - The Essex County Orchid Society Orchid Show & Sale takes place at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm both days. Orchid displays, Art Gallery, Orchid Sales, and free orchid growing lectures both days. Photographers welcome Sunday Nov. 10 from 9 to 10 am (tripod permitted). Free admission.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - The K Cettes of the Knights Of Columbus Harrow Council are hosting a craft and vendor show. The event is to raise funds to help support the Santa Sacks program as well as other projects in the community. It is being held at the Harrow Agricultural Building at 134 McAffee St., Harrow Saturday, November 23 from 9 am -l 4 pm, Sunday, November 24, 10 am - 4 pm. Admission is free.
OBITUARY
Domenico Zarlenga
Domenico Zarlenga, 88 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2013.
Beloved husband of the late Rosina (2006). Dear father of Anna Policella (Harold), JoAnne Ouellette (Art), Mary McLarty (Peter) and Dina Corlett (Rob). Domenico is survived by fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Ida and Rosina. Predeceased by three brothers, Gavino, Angelo and Giuseppe, and by one sister, Annita. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers were held on Tuesday.
Funeral Mass to celebrate Domenico’s life was held from St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 10 a.m. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Leamington Hospital Foundation or Alzheimer Society. Friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Annie Renner
Annie Marie Renner, 77 years, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, October 21, 2013.
OBITUARY
June Dicken
Beloved wife of Adolf. Dear mother of Udo (Jill). Loving grandmother of Justin Renner (Katie), Lindsay Starkman (Ian), Michael Renner (Carly Epplett). Loving great-grandmother of Addison Renner. Dear sister of Paula Bohlen (2007) (the late Alfred), Erica Sonntag (Wolfgang), Martha Dorner (Peter), Margaret Schuller (the late Alfred), Olga Fischer (the late Joseph), Otto Schwengsbier (Elfreide), Christel Cardoso (the late Daniel). Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre,14 Russell Street, Leamington.
Funeral Service celebrating Annie’s life was held from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Friday, October 25, 2013. Rev. Daniela Mertz officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Do plants really communicate?
Science Says...
In an issue of the Southpoint Sun several weeks ago, Lloyd Brown-John wrote about his interest in communicating with his broad beans. He explained that Scottish scientists had shown that plants are able to communicate. Lloyd tried talking to his broad beans to test this hypothesis. I would like to explain to him that, yes indeed, plants do communicate. To be able to communicate with others of the same species is part of the biological imperative, which is the drive to survive and increase the numbers of the species.
Communication requires a stimulus (message) and a response. In animals, the nervous system has sense organs to detect stimuli (sight, sound, smell, touch and taste) then produce a response that may be innate or a learned response. As Lloyd illustrated, we use language as our means of communication. But we do have non-verbal communication methods equally important to our survival (group hugging and texting).
Plants use chemicals to communicate. Some cells in an actively growing plant may produce specific chemicals (controlled by its DNA). When the cell is triggered by a stimulus it releases the chemical which may move to another area and cause a response. All large land plants have vascular systems made up of xylem cells that transport water and dissolved minerals and phloem which transports organic compounds such as sugars. It is through the vascular systems that plants are able to send special chemical messages from one area to another. Plants are rooted in the ground, which makes communication with other plants difficult. The chemical may be released to the air or may be spread by contact.
It was discovered years ago that plant roots may make contact with adjacent fellow plants and exchange cell cytoplasm (just like Avitar). Many trees produce a chemical in the surface of the leaf that is water soluble. Rain will wash the chemical to the ground where the chemical inhibits the growth of other plants, thus aiding the survival of the tree. The walnut is one of the best examples of this. Some plants, when they are being eaten by insects, will release a chemical into the air which stimulates nearby members of the same species to grow a thicker leaf cuticle and re-
June Dicken (nee Farquharson): After a long battle with heart disease, we are sad to announce the passing of June, peacefully at Hospice with her family by her side, at the age of 82.
Best friend, wife and guardian angel of Bruce for 62 years. Devoted mother of her two daughters, Brenda Kir (Dan) and Alisa Bonner (Don). Loving grandma of Bryon (Kathryn), Ami, Darren (Clarissa), MistyDawn (Jamie), and greatgrandma of five.
June was an avid quilter and a devoted teacher. Following June’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519326-2631) on Monday, October 28, 2013.
A memorial service to celebrate June’s life was held from Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington, on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Rev. Thomas Kay officiated. Inurnment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Knox Presbyterian Church or the Hospice of Windsor-Essex County Residential Home.
Online donations and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
duce the chance of being attacked by insects.
Pollination is the best example of plant communication. Each species must be able to have all the plants flower and produce pollen at the same time. The pollen that gets moved from one plant to another must be chemically compatible and be able to bring about a successful fertilization and produce a seed. There is a species of bamboo that flowers only once every 150 years and for only a week. There must be some mystery of nature that is involved in the timing of the production of the flowers. The answer is that the plants communicate.
Maybe Lloyd didn’t lie down with his broad beans for a long enough time to reveal the mysteries of plant communication. Plants do communicate but it is not like humans and the speed of communicating may take a long time.
The movie Avatar takes place on the iridescent tropical moon Pandora (pictured), where plants and trees have the ability to communicate.
PETE SCORRAR
WSO in Leamington
Music Director Robert Franz Conducts in November & February
Conductor Laureate John Morris Russell Conducts in April
Classics in the County
November 2, 2013
SERENADES
7:30 p.m., Leamington United Mennonite Church
Robert Franz, Conductor
Let the WSO serenade you with two of orchestral music’s greatest works. The concert opens with Mozart’s Grand Partita for Winds, a work that is charming, elegant, and full of virtuosity. In a nod to Mozart, Tchaikovsky crafted his popular Serenade for Strings, a work that remains one of the late Romantic era’s most definitive compositions.
February 8, 2014
MODERN ROMANTICS
Robert Franz, Conductor
Jaimie Wagner, Flute
Faith Scholfield, English Horn
7:30 p.m., Leamington United Mennonite Church
Canadian composer, Jean Coulthard’s Winter Tale, we will guide you through a concert of evocative, beautiful and passionate music. Honegger’s Concerto da Camera will enthrall you, with Faith Scholfield (English Horn) and Jaimie Wagner (Flute) performing a moving musical dialogue. Czech composers Pavel Haas infused his Study for Strings with elements of folk and jazz, and the piece performed on this concert was composed and premiered in the Terezín concentration camp very shortly before the composer was murdered. The concert concludes with Dvořák’s beloved Serenade for Strings.
April 26, 2014
HAYDN & FRIENDS
John Morris Russell, Conductor
Eric Varner, Bassoon
Julie Shier, Bassoon
NEW this Season! Pre-concert talks one hour prior to the concert.
The WSO Comes to Leamington for Three Remarkable Concerts!
Buy a 3-concert package, or purchase tickets individually:
Adults: 3 for $90 or $30 each concert
Seniors: 3 for $75 or $30 each concert
Students: 3 for $45 or $15 each concert
All prices include HST
7:30 p.m., Leamington United Mennonite Church
The WSO’s Conductor Laureate, John Morris Russell, returns to Leamington! Maestro Russell leads the Orchestra through a delightful group of works that include a pair of symphonies, a pair of concertos and a pair of bassoonists! Handel’s opening Concerto Grosso no. 3 starts this exciting program of music, then WSO Bassoonists, Eric Varner and Julie Shier, team up on Vanhal’s Concerto for Two Bassoons. Symphonies by Holzbauer—Symphony in D minor—and Haydn—Symphony no. 44— round out this delightful concert.
Online, mywso.ca By phone, 519-973-1238
Tickets available at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to performance.
Jaimie Wagner
Faith Scholfield
Eric Varner
Julie Shier
NOV 3
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - Page 13
Sister and brother Addison Monminie (two-and-ahalf years old) and Lucas Monminie (15 months old) pose for photos beside a 630-pound pumpkin grown by Mr. D’s Produce. The pumpkin was one of six planted in a patch about 100 by 40 feet in surface area — surprisingly enough, it is not the largest of the six. Mr. D’s Produce is owned by Cherrin and Dennis Meleg, regular vendors at the weekly Farmers Market hosted by the Leamington and District Agricultural Society at the Leamington Fairgrounds. Children and Farmers Market customers can have their photos taken with the pumpkin, which is on display near the indoor market’s entrance. It was placed on a pallet using a forklift. The next Farmers Market, Saturday, Nov. 2, will feature the ‘Halloween Haunt’, where vendors offer treats to children and dress up in costumes. (SUN Photo)
Duck Dynasty here we come!
Miss Kay and Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty (a.k.a. Larry and Doreen Will) enjoyed the festivities at a big Halloween bash on the weekend.
Isabella Elena Pallotto
Born on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. 8 lbs 8 oz. at Met Hospital. Proud parents Robert & Patricia and big brother Alexander. Love Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts & Cousins.
Gregory
William McGivern Called to the Bar
Terry, Linda and Brendan McGivern, Shauna Kraus, and grandparents Pat and Leona McGivern are proud to announce that Greg was called to the Bar of Ontario on September 18, 2013. Greg graduated from Leamington District Secondary School in 2005 and went on to complete an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology from the University of Windsor followed by a Juris Doctorate from both the University of Windsor Faculty of Law and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Greg is now embarking on his legal career in Chatham at the law firm of Whittal and Company, specializing in criminal and family law.
Open House 90th Birthday
Please join the family of Ms. Annie Nickel in celebrating her 90th Birthday with an Open House at the Dining Room of the Leamington Mennonite Home, 22 Garrison Ave., from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Ms. Nickel was a public school teacher with the Essex County School Board for over 30 years.
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Ada Ives wish to express our thanks for the kindness extended to us in the loss of our beloved Mother, Grandmother & GreatGrandmother.
A special word of appreciation to Erie Glen Manor and Staff, to Reid Funeral Home, Reverend Paul Rodey. Thank you for the flowers and donations to the Cancer Society, Leamington & District Half Century Centre, Leamington Salvation Army, and Knox Presbyterian Church.
Bruce & Carole Ives, Gordon & Judy Ives, Harlan & Ann Nash & Families
Coats for Kids distribution begins this weekend
Coats for Kids distribution begins this Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Essex Community Council, 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Distribution continues Monday, November 4 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and winds up Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Mittens, hats, scarves and adult coats are also available.
OCTOBER 28,1988
Well, our Rob, we miss you today, just as we always do.
Sometimes we think, how can we live each day without you here?
But then we close our eyes and with that smile of yours we feel you are right here with us.
We would be seeing gray in your hair, a few lines around your bright brown eyes now, but instead we still see, and will always just see our 20 year old son.
With love in our hearts, and many many happy memories of you, our Rob.
Until we get to be with you again. Then we will hold you so tight and never let you go.
We love you so much.
Dad, Mom, Sandra Paul, Alex, Blake, and Hope
Birding app takes flight
Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) and key stakeholders have launched a Regional Birding App. It is the next step in the development of the birding product in Windsor Essex Pelee Island. TWEPI has worked collectively with birding partners to implement a regional birding strategy authored by world-renowned birder and former Discovery Channel host Tom Hince. This development fulfills additional recommendations from that strategy.
“Our goal was to develop an app – a mobile extension of a specific part of our website. Birding is done in the field, and that’s what this app allows... to be in nature if the user chooses,” said Gordon Orr, CEO, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island. “Once in hand, users will quickly transform into local birding experts with some useful features like ‘Top Birds’ and ‘Birding Hot Spots’. By means of easyto-use mapping we’ve even added ‘Local Birding Services’ and ‘What’s Nearby’ to better get them acquainted to attractions other than our feathered friends.”
The new app is available on all Smartphones. The app is available by searching for Birding in Windsor Essex in an app store or visit m.visitwindsoressex.com.
1938 Ford pickup: perfect blend of old and new!
At a car show in Bothwell, in August, an old Ford pickup truck caught my eye. It appeared to still have its original, although weather-beaten, finish. “I’ll bet there’s a story behind this truck,” I said to myself as I put my card on the windshield with a note: “Please call me.”
Later that day, when we returned home to Leamington, a message was waiting on our phone: “Hi Bill, this is Ron Favot calling from Tecumseh. You left a note on my windshield. I’m the owner of the 1938 Ford pickup.”
I called Ron right away and got the story. The truck came from Minnesota to Ontario around 1999 and was all stock and unrestored. Ron’s cousin kept it under a tarp for the next 10 years, then Ron bought it, took it all apart, and rebuilt it in 2010.
The rebuild is a wonderful blend of old and new. The original flathead V8 has been replaced with a 355 cubic inch Chevy bored out .030 and mated to a 200 R4 automatic transmission. A Grand Prix driveshaft was a perfect fit to carry the power to the ’98 Dakota rear end. The clutch pedal is now gone but the original brake pedal still goes down through the floor. The original mechanical brakes had been replaced with “wet” (hydraulic) brakes when the truck was still in Minnesota. Disc brakes are now on the front with drums at rear. The electrical system is now 12 volt but the battery is still in its original position under the hood.
This truck still has its original steering wheel and original front suspension with transverse “buggy” spring. The rear springs are now parallel leaf. A Genie shifter is mounted on the floor. The dash features after-market gauges but the speedometer and odometer are still original and still working! The odometer shows 52,555 miles.
The original two-piece windshield can be cranked out for the 1938 version of air conditioning. Ron tells me that as long as the truck is moving at 10 miles an hour, the breeze coming in is nice and cool. Turn signals are from the top of a ’72 International truck. The
Safety in the garden
BILL PLUMB
Halloween is Thursday night, and safety in the garden is something that should be taken very seriously. Every year many children, and even adults, are sent to the hospital due to home and garden accidents. Always insure your garden is securely fenced in. Check for uneven stones, steep slopes and moss-covered walkways. Sharp garden tools, metal garden decorations and watering hoses should also be stored safely. Water features such as fishponds and swimming pools are also very dangerous. Covering them with safety meshing is best. Young children can drown in only a couple inches of water, so never leave a child unsupervised around these potential hazards. Keeping the area well lit will help prevent tripping or falling.
front bumper is from a ’37 Ford and the rear bumper is the front bumper from this truck. And the original finish includes some lettering on the driver’s door as a leftover from when someone owned the truck in Minnesota. The lettering is more or less illegible but it will remain on the truck, along with all the original paint. A very cool ride!
I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”
pop bottles, and always keep the containers labeled. Fall also brings many plants to harvest along with colourful berries that can be poisonous, especially to younger children. As children grow older, teach them about which plants are poisonous and which are safe to eat.
Electrical tools and garden machinery should also be stored away.
And finally, avoid storing old kitchen appliances such as fridges, freezers and ovens. Especially during Halloween, children may be more attracted to this type of container for
In the back yard... playing a ghoulish trick.
After ensuring safety in the garden for your children, now you can sit back and have some fun. Trick or Treat!
Greenhouses in the garden are also a hazard if safety glass is not installed or protected by fencing. Chemicals and weed killers should always be stored securely and locked away on a shelf above children’s height. Never store any chemicals in drink receptacles such as pop cans and
Ron Favot’s 1938 Ford pickup at Bothwell Car Show, August 2013.
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The students were proud to be able to help clean up the habitat, home to seagulls,
and Canada geese. They ask the community to help to keep the beach clean because our garbage hurts the animals of our treasured shoreline.
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Shroeder, Johnny Bueckert, Melody Dueck and Jeremy Dueck holding some items found on Seacliff Beach. Their facial expressions sum up how they feel regarding the trash they cleaned up.
From the left, students Savannah Hamm, Breanne Epp, Josh Banman, Mr. Banman and Dexter Featherstone display some of what they collected during a shoreline cleanup at Seacliff Beach.
The Grade 4/5 students in Mrs. Tiessen’s and Mrs. Ebert’s classes at St. Louis School in Leamington collected 1300 cans of food, totaling 1,383 pounds for the 10th annual FCC Drive Away Hunger. Volunteers from Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) were at St. Louis on Thursday, October 17 to pick up the food donations, which were donated to the food bank of St. Michael’s Church. In front, from left to right, are Alyssa Harrison, Brianna Ferreira, Noah Correia and Brianna Fratarcangeli. Back row: Kim Teskey (St. Vincent de Paul), Kelly Rilley (Principal), Jamie Tellier (FCC), Dina Sardinha (St. Louis Missions Committee) and Paul Bateman (FCC).
Students at St. Louis School School help load the 1,383 pounds of food donations they made to the FCC Drive Away Hunger campaign last week. (SUN Photos)
Rhine
Danube bowling results
The following are the scores for the Rhine Danube Bowling League for Mon. Oct. 21.
Games Over 200: M. Dickau 204, O. Wolf 213, 202, M. Paglione 221, 206, J. Nikosey Sr. 203, A Dickau 231, W. Fittler 205, J. Valade 206, A. Salvati 234, J. Paliwoda 200, A. Smith 226.
Series Over 550: M. Dickau 584, J. Valade 568, A. Salvati 558, D. Dalimonte 565, A. Smith 553, O. Wolf 613, M. Paglione 604.
On Sun. Oct. 27 the Southpoint Sun Bantam Stars travelled to Brighton, Michigan, to play the Kensington Valley Ravens in an exhibition game.
The Stars got on the board just four minutes into the first period when Lauryn
The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You
ANGLICAN
St. John The Evangelist
60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111
Sunday Worship Services
8:30 & 10:30 am
St. Mary’s Church
East West Road, Pelee Island
1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am
Calvary Church
North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am
BAPTIST
Calvary Baptist Church
475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-326-0876
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
First Baptist Church
3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372
Sunday Worship 10:45 am
Heritage Baptist Church
555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley 519-300-1400
Pastor Francisco Penner
Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm
CONGREGATIONALIST
Faith Everlasting Congregational Church
589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994
Sunday Worship 11 am
220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644
Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am
LUTHERAN
St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church
311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966
Sunday Worship Services
9:30 am (Germ), 10:30 am (Eng)
Sonshine Lutheran 194 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-398-8179
Sunday Bible Study 9 am Worship Service Every Sun.10 am
MENNONITE
Faith Mennonite Church
269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391
Sunday Worship Services
10:50 am (Summer 10 am)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734
Sunday Worship Services 9:15 am (German), 10:45 am (English)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727
Sunday Worship 9:45 am
Summer Worship Services 9:30 am (German), 10:15 am (English)
Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605
1 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am
North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928
Sunday Worship 10:00 am
South Point Community Church 55A Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-1858
Sunday Gatherings 10 am
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342
Sunday Worship 6:30 pm
Leamington District Memorial Hospital
194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443
PENTECOSTAL
FGT Family Church
285 Talbot St. E., Leamington Free bus rides available 519-322-2316
Sunday Worship 9:15 am, 11 am
Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
English/Spanish 6:30 pm
Templo Christiano De Leamington
39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654
Sunday Worship Services 3 pm
Gradwell redirected a shot from the point by Charly Demers that fooled the Ravens goaltender and the Stars were up 1-0. With just 20 seconds left to play in the first period the Stars went up 2-0 when Bryanna Rodrigues fed Emily Hyatt the puck behind the net and Emily’s wraparound got past the Ravens goaltender.
The game stayed 2-0 until just four minutes remaining in the second when the Ravens got on the board on a rebound off a goalmouth scramble and the Stars led 2-1. The Ravens tied it up at the 12-minute mark of the third period and the score remained 2-2 at the closing buzzer.
WFCU Midgets win three
Fri. Oct. 25 the WFCU Capitals hosted Riverside in their third meeting of the season. Southpoint got off to a shaky start as the Rangers went up 2-0 early in the game scoring quick back-to-back goals in the first 5 minutes. Calyn Kir replied with an unassisted marker with 6:45 left in the first. The Capitals got out of the first period even at two each on a nifty power play goal by Brandon Turnbull, assisted by Kir, with two minutes left.
The WFCU Capitals added three more in the second to make it 5-2 on goals by Turnbull, Scott Florence and Ryan Zsebok, with assists going to Noah Morris, Riley Enns, Dylan Enns and Florence.
Riverside scored one early in the third, but that would be as close as they would come with the final 5-3.
Mitchell Monaco earned the win between the pipes. Sat. Oct. 26 the WFCU Caps traveled to Harrow to take on the Erie Northshore Storm. Southpoint went up 2-0 early before Erie put up their lone goal of the game with five minutes to go in the first.
Southpoint added two in the second and four in the third to make the final 8-1.
Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel
6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031
Sunday Worship 7:30 pm
United Pentecostal Church
312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056
Sunday Worship Services 11 am
PRESBYTERIAN
Knox Presbyterian Church
58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541
Sunday Worship Services 11 am
ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael’s Parish
29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Sunday Masses: 7:30 am.(English) 10:30 am (English/Children’s Liturgy) 10:30 am (OLBS, Wheatley, English)
3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (Youth)
St. Joseph’s Church
310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)
Sunday Masses: 9 am (Italian, English) Noon (Portuguese, English)
St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)
280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282
Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English)
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army Citadel
88 Setterington Street
Leamington 519-326-4901
Sunday Worship 10:30 am UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Leamington United Church
9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
Mersea United Church
1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157
Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am
UNITARIAN
Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352
Sunday Service 10:30 am
Goaltending duties were shared by Natalie Edmondson and Alyee Church.
The Stars have played the Ravens in three exhibition games this season and have come away with three ties after another great effort on Sunday.
The Stars next home games are Tues. Oct. 29 at 7:50 p.m. in Wheatley, and Sun. Nov. 3 at 2:30 p.m. in Leamington. Go Stars go!
Bryan Bradley netted the win for the Capitals. Goal scorers were Tyler Dyck (3), Scott Florence (2), Calyn Kir, Riley Enns and Eric Taylor. Assists went to Ryan Zsebok (3), Kyle Dama (2), Florence (2), Brandon Turnbull, Noah Morris, Quinten Adams, E. Taylor, Dyck and Kir.
Sun. Oct. 27 saw the Caps host the Essex Ravens for their first of four meetings of the season. This exciting goaltender duel finished 1-0 in the Caps’ favour. Southpoint put up the game winner finally with two minutes remaining in the game when Ryan Zsebok finally hit the net set up by Scott Florence and Derek Toews.
Hats off to Southpoint goalie Bryan Bradley and Essex netminder Colin Lauzon for providing the local crowd with an exciting Sunday afternoon in Leamington.
The Southpoint WFCU Midget Capitals would like to remind everyone to come out and support your local minor hockey teams. Check out their schedules at www.southpointminorhockey.com.
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Oct. 21: 1st Mame Nicholson and Sue Duransky, 2nd Vi Major and Bob Branton, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Anne Reffle, 4th Ken Pryke and Kay Pryke. Games are each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Oct. 23: North/ South - 1st Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 2nd Bob Branton and Jack Warmenhoven, 3rd Joyce Gammie and Frank Duransky. East/ West - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Al Morrison and Derek Parry, 3rd Marg Koeman and Vi Major. Bridge is played every Wednesday at the Lion’s Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m. For further info call 519-738-4939. Harrow Bridge Club, Thurs. Oct. 24: North/ South - 1st Pauline Mikolash and Al Morrison, 2nd Doug Bertram and Don Gordon, 3rd Helen Butler and Nancy Murphy. East/ West - 1st Teri Ford and Pat DeNapoli, 2nd Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 3rd Sally Bell and Bob Bell. Games are every Thursday at Harrowood, 7 p.m.
CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Canadiens get back at Sharks
By Bryan Jessop
Good things truly did come in threes for the Wheatley Sharks during this week’s home game, but bad things came three times as often.
Despite building a 3-0 lead after 20 minutes of play in a Monday, Oct. 28 game against the Belle River Canadiens, the Sharks lost 9-3 after a disastrous final 40 minutes. The Canadiens rolled into town for the second time this season following a 7-3 Sharks victory about a month earlier and by the time 46 minutes and 38 seconds had been played in the second game between the two teams, the Habs led by the same score.
The contest featured a promising start for Wheatley, as Sebastian Kanally charged toward the Belle River net from its right side and fired a sharp-angle wrist shot into the left side of Adam Leboeuf’s net 20 seconds after the opening faceoff. Five minutes and 13 seconds later, Frank Ciacelli tapped a loose, bouncing puck over the goal line before a scrambling Leboeuf could find it in yet another unassisted effort. Dylan Impens earned his first goal and seventh point in seven games with the 2013-14 Sharks after redirecting a Cale Phibbs pass while standing in front of the Canadiens’ crease. Jon Woelk was also credited with an assist on the goal, scored just before the game’s midway point.
Belle River took over from there, scoring nine unanswered goals in a span of just over 32 minutes. The comeback began 80 seconds into the second period when Branden Larocque took hold of his own rebound and sent an ice-level shot past Conner MacKinnon. James Shelton allowed the guests to pull within a goal with a two-on-one wrist shot after exactly nine minutes of play in the middle frame, followed by the equalizer — the Canadiens’ first of three on the power play — by Evan Makaric. Kody Gagnon went top shelf with a wrist shot for the game winner after just over 14 minutes had expired from the second period.
The parade of insurance goals started with a wrist shot into the left side of MacKinnon’s net by Makaric, followed by Belle River’s second power play goal in as many opportunities by Tyler Snider.
Larocque snapped a shot into the right side of the Sharks’ net just over six-and-a-half minutes into the third, prompting the Wheatley bench to give MacKinnon the rest of
the night off in favour of Everitt Omstead. Omstead found the game’s conditions no more favourable, as his team took two simultaneous minor penalties about four minutes after he was sent in to relieve MacKinnon. Belle River took advantage of the five on three, as Snyder sent a slap shot under the crossbar for an 8-3 Canadiens’ lead.
The Sharks’ power play proved no better than their penalty killing, as Snyder completed his hat trick with another high shot during a shorthanded twoon-one rush.
Belle River outshot Wheatley 33-25 — MacKinnon stopped 20 of 27 while Omstead blocked four of six. The Canadiens went three for four on the power play while the Sharks were held to zero for two.
“That’s why it’s important to play a full 60 minutes,” said Sharks head coach Ken Galerno. “This isn’t the first, second or third time we’ve given up a substantial lead. There are definitely some issues we have to address. I can deal with losing, but with the way we handled this one, there are maturity problems we need to deal with.”
WIth the loss, the Sharks fell six points behind the Cana-
diens in the race for second place, although they have three games in hand over Belle River. Monday’s defeat was only the second time this season Wheatley has lost by more than one goal and the first time the team has lost by more than two.
The next game for the Sharks will be Friday, Nov. 1 on the road, their first game of the season against the Alvinston Flyers. Wheatley will return home for a Monday, Nov. 4 contest against the Amherstburg Admirals.
Helping people. Improving lives.
Frank Ciacelli of the Sharks is challenged by Belle River defenseman Andy Gossman as he crosses the visitors’ blue line with the puck during a Monday, Oct. 28 game at Wheatley Area Arena. The Sharks lost 9-3.
(SUN Photo)
Junior Cougars shut out Nobles
By Bryan Jessop
With second place and the final first round playoff bye on the line, Cardinal Carter’s junior football team picked a good time to play their best game of the season.
The Cougars blanked the visiting Belle River Nobles 49-0 Tuesday, Oct. 22 to take sole possession of second place in the Miller (Western) Division. The score marked their widest margin of victory of the regular season, the results of a strong overall performance on both sides of the ball.
“It was one of the best games we’ve played in years — our best of the season,” said Cougars head coach Mark Renaud.
On the second play of the game following the opening kickoff, the Cougars recovered a Belle River fumble to take possession of the ball, followed by a more than 60-yard run by Daniel Metcalfe into the Nobles end zone for an early 7-0 lead — Kiefer Simpson was successful on all seven of the game’s PAT kicks.
Metcalfe ran the ball into the Belle River end zone four times in the first half, although one major was called back because of an offensive penalty committed before he crossed the 0-yard line. Cardinal Carter’s defense forced multiple Belle River turnovers, including two passing attempts nabbed by Josh Resendes and one by Metcalfe. Frequently losing the ball on downs or being forced to punt the ball away, the Nobles were unable to mount a serious scoring threat.
Wilmer Jiminez ran the ball in for a touchdown from 30 yards out on the first play of the second quarter. Scoring plays for Cardinal Carter were also led by Cody Rankin, James Saba and Nick Saad.
The Cougars will take on Tecumseh Vista Academy Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. (results unavailable by press deadline) at home for their final regular season match. With a 5-1-0 record, Cardinal Carter had all but cinched up second place, as the trailing Brennan Cardinals had undefeated Herman to finish the regular season while the Cougars did battle with winless Tecumseh.
With the revamped playoff schedule, the Janisse third-
place team versus Wilson sixth-place team opening round game will pit either Sandwich or Massey (both 3-3-0 prior to this week’s games) against Belle River (1-5-0 at press deadline).
Cardinal Carter will play the winner of this game in the WECSSAA junior quarterfinals.
“Ideally, we’d like to keep improving,” said Renaud. “If we can build on
that level of play, hopefully we’ll have a real shot in the playoffs.”
Last year, the Cougars earned a trip into the semis by defeating Kennedy 21-0 in the quarterfinals. Cardinal Carter avenged a 16-0 regular season loss to Belle River by winning the semifinal game 16-3 — the only loss of 2012 for the Nobles.
Herman defeated the Cougars 20-6 in last season’s championship match.
Kyle Jennings of the Cougars tackles a Belle River ball carrier during the first half of a WECSSAA junior football game at Cardinal Carter Tuesday, Oct. 22. The hosts won 49-0 for their second shutout win of 2013. The Cougars’ regular season will end at home Tuesday, Oct. 29 with a 4 p.m. start against Tecumseh Vista Academy.
Putting the ‘bull’ in bullying
It looks like I may have covered the topics of coaching, blowouts and divisional alignment a bit prematurely.
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BRYAN JESSOP
About two weeks ago, a Texas high school football game ended in a 91-0 drubbing of Western Hills at the hands of Aledo. The coach of the winning team deployed second- and even third-string players for most of the second half, but the number on his team’s side of the scoreboard continued to climb.
Jessop’s Journal
In the be all, end all cases of being a sore loser, a parent from the losing team filed a bullying complaint against Aledo’s head coach. No, the coach did not instruct his players to physically or verbally torment the opposition. Allegedly, the complaint states that he should have told his players not to play so hard.
Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, but I just can’t imagine a coach rallying his players with a “alright guys, I want every one of you to go out there and give it 60 per cent!,” speech in any sport, let alone Texas high school football. With the sky-high popularity of the sport in the Lone Star state, practically every high school has a team. With that being the case, there’s no need to pit 1A teams against 3A squads or anything of the sort. Both Aledo and Western Hills are 4A schools. This was by no means the equivalent of a Massey vs. Lajeunesse match-up.
In football, second-string players usually don’t get a lot of field time. In Texas, I can only imagine that third string players are basically spectators wearing full equipment. Given a rare opportunity to actually play, you can bet most of them will play beyond their own means to prove themselves worthy of less time on the bench.
To preamble a bit, the Aledo team was moved into a weaker conference to start the 2013 season, a decision based on geography and reduced travel times. As their new region’s version of what Herman is to WECSSAA, the team was winning by an average margin of 77 points before squaring off against Western Hills (there is no mercy rule in Texas high school football). On paper, it translates to this team being two touchdowns worse than average — moderately frustrating by Texas standards, nothing to lose sleep over in
Although Texas law requires a full investigation in response to an official bullying complaint (nothing wrong with that), this case, fortunately, was found to be meritless and did not lead to charges or disciplinary action. My sympathy goes out to everyone involved with this incident, minus the basket case who actually filed the complaint. This person is the equivalent of individuals who sue restaurants after they spill coffee on themselves and come to the startling realization that it is a HOT liquid.
While losing by 91 points can’t do much for the self esteem, I imagine the humiliation would only be compounded after someone files a complaint about it on your behalf. On the other side of the same coin, the winning team is probably getting the message that it’s wrong and immoral to try your hardest. This wasn’t an able-bodied father playing driveway hockey with his six-year-old son.
The worst byproduct of this incident will likely be the impact it has on future legitimate cases of school bullying. Public opinion can be a powerful and influential force and the last thing we need to hear in response to a genuine report of abuse between school sports teams is “oh here we go again, another Western Hills vs. Aledo complaint.”
Bullying is a serious problem, especially in elementary and secondary schools. The aftermath of physical or emotional torment is far too often tragic. Filing an official complaint in response to a lopsided football game loss can do nothing but harm for the actual victims of bullying. The last thing they need is apathy and/or scrutiny from the waves of observers with the hyper-sensitive Western Hills parent fresh in their minds.
No doubt the parent in this case was desperately looking for some way to ‘stick it’ to the winning team as a means of achieving revenge. Next time, perhaps a good-natured prank like the strategic loosening of specific bulbs in the Aledo team’s scoreboard would be in order. Ever notice that when the LDSS Lions are shutting out an opponent, it looks like the visiting team has scored a touchdown, field goal and one-point conversion (two short horizontal rows of inoperable bulbs make the “0” look like an “11”)?
Seriously though, don’t do that. The last thing I need is to be accused of inciting illuminative bullying… or causing someone to fall off a step ladder while tampering with school property at three in the morning.
RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS
Registration for the Winter 1 Session: Early Registration Oct. 28 – Nov. 3; Regular Registration Nov. 4 – 10 (add on extra fee.) Complete listing of programs for children, youth, teens, adults & seniors in the Activity Guide: www.leamington.ca/recreation
Shinny Hockey - each Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 – 1:30 pm. A great noon hour work-out. Full equipment including helmets required. Goalies play for Free. $7.50 per visit or $150 & HST for the season’s pass.
Boot Camp Classes, led by certified instructors, plus over 50 other Fitness & AquaFitness classes per week
• Warrior Fit - the ultimate Training Boot Camp to prepare yourself for Windsor Regional Hospitals “Heart Breaker Challenge.” Wed. nights 7 - 8 p.m.
• Noon-hour “Fit in 30minutes” class on Tues. and Thurs.
• After school Boot Camp on Mon. & Wed.
Teens: Volleyball Academy hosts a new Teen Volleyball House League ages 14 – 16 on Monday nights this Winter! Start to organize your Friends to enter a Team!
Teens: Indoor Cycling Class just for TEENS on Wed. nights.
Teens: Youth Leadership Training for ages 14 plus - are you looking to be a Day Camp Counsellor? The Complex is offering a one day course Sat. Dec. 7th, which is a requirement for employment.
Complex Weightroom: cardio/weight equipment and free weights are a good way to keep your body fit through all stages of life! Weight-training improves coordination, helping the athlete perform at a higher level; Weight-training can help balance your metabolism and blood pressure and help to ward off obesity, osteoporosis and arthritis.
Youth Membership - ages 14 and under, annual rate $149.00
World Diabetes Day – Health Expo in the Complex Lobby Thurs. Nov. 14th from 9am – 1pm; & again from 4pm – 8pm. FREE admission
Rock ‘n Swim – Fri. Nov. 15, 7 - 9 pm with Music sponsored by
Archer-Family Dental Care.
Devan Schulert of Cardinal Carter prepares to tee off to start the 2013 SWOSSAA golf tournament hosted by Kingsville Golf and Country Club Monday, Sept. 30. Schulert won the WECSSAA tournament Wednesday, Sept. 25 — also in Kingsville — to qualify. He was one of four players to tie for first in the SWOSSAA event and although he didn’t win the playoff, qualified for OFSAA in Essex Oct. 16 and 17. Schulert finished seventh at the OFSAA tournament at the Essex Golf & Country Club. He posted rounds of 75 and 73 to be the top local competitor in the field of 120 golfers. (SUN file photo)
Naples Pizza Tyke/ Novice wins 5-1
The Naples Pizza Tyke/Novice team defeated Southpoint #8 by a score of 5-1 on Sat. Oct. 26 at Wheatley Arena.
First period goals were scored by Kaeden Sarkis and Drennan Vince. Assists were by Joel Stockwell and Josh Unsworth. Kaeden Sarkis and Drennan Vince both scored unassisted goals in the second.
Drennan Vince scored another unassisted goal in the third, giving him his first hat trick of the season.
Extremely hard working defence was provided by Jonathan Semaan and Grayson Vince, along with great work by goalie Tyler Franklin. Excellent effort by teammates Adam Krueger, Abigail Neufeld, Evan Gualtieri and Jack Thomas.
UMEI sr girls basketball vs Maranatha
Kiana Epp of the Lightning finds a space between two Maranatha defenders as she approaches the guest team’s net during a WECSSAA Tier III senior girls basketball game at UMEI Monday, Oct. 21. The first-place Panthers squeaked by the Lightning with a 16-15 win. The Lightning finished the regular season with a 27-18 win against Harrow, improving their record to five wins and four losses. The preliminary round of playoffs included a 13-11 win for Harrow over the Lightning.
Curling season begins
By Gordon Wonnick
Yes, folks, curling season begins this week at Sunparlour Curling Club with all the usual leagues plus some additional competitions. In an effort to provide more ways to enjoy the great game of curling, the club will start a new league which is Mixed Doubles. This competition is for teams made up of one male and one female participant. There are some unique rules associated with this competition and if participants are serious enough they could make an attempt at winning the right to represent the club all the way to a national championship. This league will be on Tuesday evenings.
Again this year, the new kid on the block “Sturling” league will be on Thursday mornings. This game is suitable for anyone, including people with some disabilities. Teams are made up of two players, male or female, and rocks are delivered either from the hack or using a stick. There is virtually no sweeping and one player from each team is positioned at either end. The game takes about one hour to play and is a lot of fun. It is not too late to join in, just show up on Thursday morning and ask for Doug, who will explain the game to you. This league should be of interest to anyone that has ever curled and has discontinued because of some physical constraint.
Sun Parlour Curling Club is a fun place, so why not come out and see for yourself?
Southpoint Stars weekend games review
Sunday afternoon the Community Trophy Southpoint Peewee Stars played the Chatham Outlaws. Southpoint’s aggressive game paid dividends as the Lady Stars scored 6 goals to take the contest by a score of 6-2. Scoring for the Stars were Kendra Epp (2), Hannah Chacko, Raine Schiefer, Abby Brissette and Adrian Gualtieri. Assists were awarded to Kira Babkirk (2), Chelsea Andary (2) and Alexa DiNiro. Caitlin Preston was solid in net for the Stars.
The Fox Ready Mix Bantam Southpoint Stars played Harrow on Sunday afternoon and came away with a big 4-1 win. Kayla Collison led the way with a natural hat trick and an assist. Mackenzie Church scored the other Stars’ goal. Assists went to Cassie Bluhm (2), Madison Pardo and Jada Schiefer. Erica Taylor was sensational between the pipes, limiting Harrow to just one goal.
The Fox Ready Mix Stars also played Friday night in Lakeshore where the Lady Stars fell to the Lightning by a score of 3-1. Paige Thompson scored the lone goal for Southpoint.
The Lions Club Intermediate Southpoint Stars travelled to Lakeshore on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Stars came to play and scored a big 4-0 win. Four different ladies lit the lamp in this contest: Kim Goyeau, Abby Gualtieri, Abbey Gradwell and Chase Cabral. Assists went to Cristina Pearce (2), Goyeau, Cabral, Joline Driedger and Sydney Dries. Shayna Augustine was brilliant getting the shutout!
On Sunday afternoon the Lions Club Lady Stars played host to a tough Harrow team. Harrow scored to tie this contest with 2.9 seconds left in the game. This was a hard fought battle that ended in a 2-2 tie. Kim Goyeau and Chase Cabral scored the Stars goals with assists going to Joline Driedger and Kayla Collison.
Bantams face Essex, Tilbury
By Joline Driedger
On Mon. Oct. 21, Bantam Southland Insurance traveled to Essex to face off against Essex “C”. Both teams gave a good fight, played well and the game ended in a 4-4 tie. Southland scorers were Francisco Cabrera with a pair, Devin Mills and Cameron Richmond. In net was Kyle Cervini, who played great with amazing stops and saves.
On Tues. Oct. 22 the Bantam Southland Insurance team took Tilbury on home ice in a well-played game that finished in a 2-1 win. Goals were from Dustin Wiebe, assisted by Damon Palichuk, and Derrick Antunes. In the third period, an unassisted goal from Devin Mills was the tie breaker. Good job, guys!
Orchard View golf course recently held the finals of their 2013 Matchplay Club Championship on Sunday, October 6. Pictured above are the winners in the following categories. From right to left: Roy Holland (Men’s Super Senior 70 + champion), Kathy Harris (Senior Ladies Champion), Larry Applewhaite (Men’s B Flight Champion), Mike Caza (Men’s A Flight Champion), Carol Cornies (Ladies Champion) and Barry Oncea (Senior Men’s Champion). (Photo submitted)
Southpoint Minor Hockey Association held its annual IP Festival on Saturday, October 19 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. The festival is part of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association’s Initiation Program that encourages kids to play hockey and contributes to the development of the players. 50 children ages 4 - 6 who currently play in the Southpoint Minor Hockey mite division attended the festival where they participated in on-ice activities and off-ice activities that included bouncy castles, crafts, mini sticks and a tour of the Leamington Flyers dressing room. Above, David Dalby and Colin Moore from the Leamington Flyers work with one of the hockey players attending the IP Festival. (SUN Photo)
Bantam Majors win two, drop one
The Southpoint Bantam Majors, sponsored by Jose’s Bar and Grill, had a great week winning two Bluewater games and dropping another.
On Wednesday evening the Belle River Jr. Canadiens visited the beautiful Heinz arena for a midweek tilt.
The teams battled back and forth exchanging chances and took a 0-0 score into the third period. The Belle River kids got on the board first, but the Caps responded a few seconds later to knot the score at 1-1. Zack Dillen fired in a hot shot and the assist went to Luc Ribble. The Canadiens went ahead 2-1 but the good guys never gave up. Dawson Iles notched a nifty marker to tie the score at 2-2 with the helper going to Evan Loveless. Brett Enns scored the winner on a beautiful drag play and snuck it under the goalie. Assists went to Luc Ribble and Zack Dillen. The Caps went on to win 3-2. Cameron Stockton was excellent in net and secured the win.
On Saturday night the Caps took up residence at the Wheatley arena for a home game against the Ravens from Essex.
Leam. Chrysler shuts out Weil’s Foods
Leamington Chrysler shut out Weil’s Foods in house league hockey action Oct. 26.
After a scoreless first period, Mason Cabral opened up the scoring for Leamington Chrysler with an unassisted goal in the second.
Ryan Durocher opened up the third period with a goal, assisted by George Leclaire and Nicholas Klassen. A few minutes later, Matthew Klassen scored Leamington Chrysler’s final goal. He was assisted by Mason Cabral.
Hannah Leclaire played great in net, getting her first shut out of the year.
The Caps played a solid game from start to finish, and very solid goaltending by Tyler Dillen made for a successful game. Essex got on the board first but it was all Caps from there. Zack Dillen started off the scoring for the Caps with an unassisted tally to tie it 1-1. Brett Enns scored a nice goal after a nifty setup from Luc Ribble. Ozzie Unger also chipped in on the play. Evan Loveless gave the Caps a 3-1 lead on a goalmouth scramble set up by Jack Hannigan and Dawson Iles. Brett Enns scored his second of the night with helpers going to linemates Dillen and Ribble.
The 4-2 lead was cut in half in the second, but the Caps took a 5-2 lead into the third on one timer goal by Luc Ribble set up by Zack Dillen and Jared Hillier. The Caps completed the scoring in the third on Brett Enns’ “hatty” with helpers going again to Dillen and Ribble. Pickles Dillen was very solid and took the win making some very timely saves.
On Sunday evening the Caps travelled to Tecumseh to take on the Eagles. The kids started off slowly in the first period and before they knew it they were down 3-0. Zack Dillen got the Caps on the board on a textbook goal setup with a great feed from Brett Enns, and Luc Ribble chipped the puck out of his end and took the hit.
The Caps dominated the second and third periods respectively, and had numerous chances to cut the deficit. Tecumseh won 4-1. The kids worked hard and didn’t give up, which the coaches and parents appreciated. Great week, boys and girl!
Bantam LL wins, ties
Last week the Southpoint Lally Ford Bantam LL met Kingsville, in Kingsville. It was a successful night for Lally as they defeated the Kingsville team 2-1. The first goal was an awesome one scored in the second period by Austin Tiessen, assisted by Donnie Pardo and Reggie Evans. Lally’s second goal was scored in the third by Reggie Evans, assisted by Tyler Blake and Austin Tiessen. Saturday night, Soutpoint Lally Ford faced the Harrow Rams. This game was endto-end action resulting in a 1-1 tie. The goal was scored by Devin Leili. Great job, Southpoint Lally Ford!
Leamington teams battle for first place
By Bryan Jessop
The two Big Cats of Leamington are leading the way in Tier II senior boys volleyball.
The 12-team high school division has been dominated by Leamington’s two urban squads, who finally went head-to-head for a match on Thursday, Oct. 24. The hosting Leamington Lions became the first team this season to sweep the Cardinal Carter Cougars, finishing sets with scores of 25-15, 25-21 and 25-21. With the 3-0 win, the Lions maintained their perfect match record at 9-0 while also keeping their perfect sets record intact, now at 27-0. They continue to be the only team to lead the Cougars in the WECSSAA Tier II division, where Cardinal Carter sits in second with a 7-2 match record and 22-5 sets standing. The Cougars’ only blemishes in matches and sets prior to the contest against Leamington was a 2-1 loss to the Nobles — the tier’s only 3A team — in Belle River Tuesday, Oct. 15.
“We’ve been doing really well. We’ve got a lot of dedicated and committed players,” said Lions coach Joe Youssef.
Early in the season, the Lions participated in a tournament hosted by General Amherst, where they were narrowly defeated in the ‘B’ division finals. Leamington now has only two regular season matches remaining — a Tuesday, Oct. 29 contest at Forster (results not available by press deadline) and the Thursday, Oct. 31 finale at Assumption, both scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.
“We’re itching for the playoffs,” Youssef said.
Last season, the Lions finished 9-2 in the regular season and advanced to the WECSSAA ‘AA’ semifinals, where they were defeated by the Brennan Cardinals. Youssef noted that his team would like to meet the Tier I Cardinals again in this year’s playoffs for a chance at redemption.
The Lions’ roster of 13 players includes eight who
played for the senior team through the 2012 campaign.
Youssef expected a spirited match against the Cougars prior to game time.
“We know they’ll be up for it. They’re a well-coached team,” he said just prior to the first serve of the first set on Oct. 24.
“This is our biggest game of the year,” said Cougars’ coach Katie Logan during warm-ups before the match against the Lions. “We’ve been preparing for this game.”
Like the Lions, Cardinal Carter also finished last season with a 9-2 record. The Lions had a set record of 25-8 compared to the Cougars’ 22-11, allowing the teams to finish second and third respectively, behind General Amherst. This is Logan’s first year as coach of the team and she is pleased with what she’s seen so far.
“The group has really come a long way since the beginning,” she said. “We’ve got some really good leadership out there.”
Logan explained that in her absence, Brandon McKeen steps up as team captain to lead practices she is unable to attend. Seven of her team’s 11 players also represented the team last season.
The Cougars also have two matches remaining in the regular season — Thursday, Oct. 29 on the road against Ste. Cecile (results not available by press deadline) and a Wednesday, Oct. 30 homecourt match against Forster, both to start at 4 p.m.
Both teams have yet to discover the identity of their first-round 2A playoff opponents. Because six of WECSSAA’s 2A senior teams are competing in Tier I for the regular season, they receive double the points for match and set victories toward playoff seeding. As a result, the Lions and Cougars are both middle-of-the-pack teams in the playoff race, behind Essex, General Amherst, Brennan and Kingsville despite both having better win/loss records than those four teams.
Atom Minors go one and two
The Gabriele Brand Source Home Furnishing Atom Minors hosted their rivals from Erie Northshore on Friday night and the Capitals came out with something to prove. The Capitals came out working hard and being very aggressive, winning many of the battles along the boards.
The game was scoreless until the last minute and a half of the second period when Gerrin Church pounced on the rebound off the shot from Robbie Edwards. Erie tied the game up on a penalty shot just 5 minutes into the third period that Dane Price got a piece of. That didn’t deter the Capitals as they fought back and took the lead less than a minute later when Mike Church found a loose puck in front of the net and hammered it home.
With 4 minutes left to play, Gerrin Church was sent in on a breakaway. Nolan Ford fed him a pass and Church dangled the Erie goalie to take the 3-1 win.
The Capitals played their best game of the year. All the defensemen and forwards played a good allround game, and Dane Price made the key saves when needed.
Saturday found the Capitals in Essex and it looked like the team had a big win hangover. The Capitals came out sluggish but held off Essex for the first period. Then the wheels fell off and Essex took control, firing four goals past Jarett Boisvert, who was battling hard through two periods. Essex completely dominated the third, firing 19 shots on net to take the game 11-0
The Capitals traveled to Tecumseh on Sunday and came out with some spark after the previous night’s performance.
The first period was scoreless as both teams traded chances.
The game stayed scoreless until midway through the second when Tecumseh fired one past Dane Price on
the power play. The Eagles scored again just 45 seconds later to take a 2-0 lead into the third.
The Eagles had taken control of the second by firing 13 shots on Price, but the Capitals fought back in the third by getting aggressive and taking chances. Unfortunately the Capitals couldn’t find the back of the net, and the Eagles got one more with less than a minute to go in the game to win 3-0. Overall, the Capitals are showing signs of improvement and will continue to work hard.
The Gabriele Brand Source Home Furnishing Atom Minors will be heading to Fort Erie for the Fall Classic Tournament this coming weekend. Good luck, Capitals.
The Leamington Lions and Cardinal Carter Cougars shake hands after a senior boys volleyball match at LDSS Thursday, Oct. 24. The two teams are at the top of the Tier II division’s standings — by winning all three sets by scores of 25-15, 25-21 and 25-21, LDSS maintained its perfect record to stay in first place while the Cougars remain in second.
Flyers move into tie for first place
By Bryan Jessop
The Leamington Flyers continue to gain momentum as the 2013-14 season progresses, most recently through victories over the teams immediately behind and in front of them in the Western Conference standings.
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Flyers nipped the Vipers 3-2, becoming the first team this season to defeat the Vipers in regulation. David Dalby scored the first period’s only goal in an unassisted effort, followed by a pair of Alex Friesen goals in the second. Mitch Amante and Cale Allen provided assists on the first and second Friesen goals, respectively.
Nathan Savage and Dylan Denomme pulled the Vipers to within a goal with third-period power play markers, but Trevor Wheaton denied the hosts of the equalizer necessary to force overtime. LaSalle had a narrow 38-36 shots on net advantage while going two for six on the power play and holding the Flyers to zero for seven.
The Flyers took ownership of Thursday’s game at Heinz Arena shortly after the opening faceoff. While Leamington goalkeeper Austyn Roudebush dealt mostly with perimeter and
sixth of the season with a wrist shot into the top left corner of the Rockets’ net 47 seconds after the Field tally. Amante assisted for his third point of the evening.
Leamington took advantage of a double power play 84 seconds later when Dalby let go of a wrist shot from the blue line that deflected slightly off a Rockets defenseman and into the net. Scott set up the goal to mirror Amante’s one goal, two assist effort.
Leamington’s Kyle Shaw tries to stuff the puck past Rockets’ goalie Tynan Lauziere with Shawn Grogan giving chase during a Western Conference match at Heinz Arena Thursday, Oct. 24. Leamington won 6-1. (Sun photo)
return of Tony Spidalieri, who assisted on the Seguin marker.
Both LaSalle and Leamington also have Wednesday, Oct. 30 games scheduled — the Vipers are hosting St. Thomas while the Flyers visit London. Leamington’s next home game will be on Halloween against Chatham.
rest of the west
The hosts were first rewarded for their efforts with a Dylan Seguin goal, quickly snapping a rebound into the Strathroy net from just in front of the crease after about six-and-a-half minutes of play. Alex Seguin and Amante assisted on the power play goal. The Flyers had three penalties to kill compared to being granted only the one power play over the first 20 minutes, but still outshot the Rockets 14-8.
Leamington’s second power play goal in as many opportunities came courtesy of an Amante wrist shot from between the hash marks after being set up by Dalby and Kyle Shaw. Oshawa Generals fourth-round draft pick and defenseman Daniel Robertson potted the Flyers’ first insurance goal with a wrist shot from the blue line that eluded a screened Lauziere. Shaw drew the lone assist. Shaw and Scott were credited with assists. The Rockets pulled to within a pair early in the third, when Ryan Field blasted a slap shot into the right side of Roudebush’s net from the goalie’s left side. Trailing by two goals was as close as Strathroy would get however, as Scott planted his
Dalby finished the scoring in a shorthanded effort with 15 seconds remaining. While being dragged to the ice by a pursuing Strathroy defenseman, Dalby managed to flip a shot under Lauziere’s crossbar. Along with Amante, Scott and Shaw — the latter who collected a trio of assists — Dalby became the fourth Flyer of the night to chip in with a three-point game.
“It can be a different guy every night” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski of who puts multiple marks on his team’s side of the scoresheet. “What’s great is that they’re way more concerned about putting another one under the ‘W’ column. These guys play together as a team — none of them care who’s scoring the goals. Any one of them could be held scoreless yet be the MVP of the game.”
Leamington was an impressive .500 on the power play, going three for six while Strathroy was held to zero for seven. The Flyers outshot their guests 42-32.
“We played really well,” Piroski noted. “Our guys mounted up and played a full 60 minutes. We’ve got skilled players and they’re all on the same page.”
With the Flyers victory, Leamington and LaSalle stood atop the Western standings with identical 141-1 records. Both teams played a weekend road game, with the Vipers taking a 6-0 win against Strathroy on Saturday while the Flyers lost 3-2 in Chatham on Sunday. Former Lambton Shores Predators did all the damage for Chatham, with Kyle Brothers scoring twice and assisting once and Adam Arseneault scoring once and assisting twice. Dylan Seguin and Cale Allen scored for the Flyers, who were zero for three on the power play while Chatham went zero for four. The game marked the
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, St. Thomas claimed a 5-3 victory in London, followed by a 5-4 win for Chatham in Sarnia the following day. Friday Oct. 25 games included a 6-4 win for Lambton Shores over St. Marys in the race for eighth place while Sarnia posted a 5-3 victory against St. Thomas. London defeated Lambton Shores 10-2 on Saturday, Oct. 26 with Strathroy downing St. Mary’s 8-1 on the following Sunday.
Leamington’s David Dalby is dragged to the ice by Strathroy’s Tony Belony after he scores a late third-period goal Thursday, Oct. 24 at Heinz Arena. The Flyers won 6-1. (Sun photo)
Senior Cougars bury Wildcats
By Bryan Jessop
Like scads of ghosts, zombies and mummies, an old rivalry will come back to life on Halloween.
The Cardinal Carter senior football team achieved some long-overdue revenge over the Villanova Wildcats’ refusal to return their ceramic Cougars years ago, achieving a 35-3 home-field victory to complete the 2013 regular season.
The Cougars and Wildcats met at Cardinal Carter Friday, Oct. 25 in the regular season’s only cross-divisional contest for each side. Villanova brought a 4-2 record to the easternmost Tier I division hosts, who were 5-1 prior to the game. Following the convincing Cougars victory, Villanova will have the chance to claim some vengeance of their own. The teams will meet again Thursday, Oct. 31 for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff in the Tier I quarterfinals, as second place from each division plays the third place team from the other side. First place Holy Names (Wilson Division) and Herman (Newman Division) have each earned quarterfinal byes.
The Wildcats started the Oct. 25 game on a strong note, intercepting a Cougars’ pass on their own 17-yard line before turning around and chipping a 16-yard field goal for an early 3-0 lead. The Cougars tried to reply with another productive offensive drive, but were again picked off on a passing play near midfield to surrender the ball back to Villanova.
The game-winning play came late in the opening quarter, when Austin Bento was handed the ball for a 30-yard sprint into the visitors’ end zone. Chris Dias sent all five of the game’s extra-point kicks through the uprights.
The second quarter was unproductive for both teams, where neither made a serious threat to add to the score.
Bento wasted little time adding to his team’s lead in the second half, returning the kickoff for a lengthy touchdown run and a 14-3 score. Cardinal Carter tried to add another three points to their advantage, but a kick from their own 40-yard line was blocked.
The Cougars recovered a Villanova fumble on the guests’ 13-yard line, followed on the next play by a Jordan Augiar touchdown. Scoring ended with two similar plays — quarterback Andrew Valle connecting with a pass to Matteo Del Barrocco, who returned his gaze to the Wildcats’ end zone before making six-point sprints.
“I really think that the only team that can beat us is us,” said Cougars coach Chris Church. “There are some silly mistakes that hurt us sometimes. The intercepted Valle passes were the first ones this year and they put some decent runs to an end.”
Cardinal Carter’s approach for the Halloween playoff game against the same Wildcat team will be fairly straightforward.
“We need to play the game like we did in today’s (Oct. 25) second half,” Church noted.
“There were times they were tougher on the line (of scrimmage) than we were,” cocoach Mark Ficon added in regard to last week’s game.
Running back Austin Bento picks up some yards against Villanova during a cross-divisional WECSSAA senior football game at Cardinal Carter Friday, Oct. 25. Bento ran in two touchdowns towards his team’s 35-3 win against the Wildcats. The two teams will meet again at Cardinal Carter in the quarterfinals, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31 at 2:30 p.m. (SUN Photos)
Cougars quarterback Andrew Valle gets tripped up as he tries to gain a first down against Villanova during a WECSSAA cross-divisional game Friday, Oct. 25 at Cardinal Carter. The Cougars won 35-3. The two teams will meet again at Cardinal Carter in the quarterfinals, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31 at 2:30 p.m.
Golden Years mini golf
Fifty-five golfers managed an impressive 110 aces on Oct. 24 at Colasanti’s. Highlighting this effort with 7 aces to his credit was Gerry Wilkinson, followed by Madeline Butler, Ken Brook, Mary Ann Vickery and Doug Vickery with 4 each. Three dropped for Jim Allen, Barb Arner, Iggy Arner, Herb Ascott, Dorothy Cascadden, Tom Hyatt, Eileen MacIntosh, Barb Murphy, Andy Orsini, Morley Scratch, Gail Johnston, Al Stockwell, Art Sweet, Ernie Vandenberg and Bill Ward. Registering 2 apiece were Mary Binder, Mike Binder, Murray Cascadden, Pete Daudlin, Ila Ellis, Lloyd Honey, Eva Kah, Julia Kos, Frank Lasi, Marie Lasi, Winnie Moore and Gerrit Vriesen. Eighteen other golfers managed 1 ace each.
Low score for 9 holes went to Gerry Wilkinson with an impressive 14. Carding 16 were Andy Orsini and Gail Johnston. A score of 17 went to Bill Ward, Marie Lasi, Madeline Butler, Doug Vickery, Herb Ascott and Julia Kos.
A strong 31 for 18 holes was recorded by Gerry Wilkinson, followed by Andy Orsini, Bill Ward, Doug Vickery and Gail Johnston with 35. Managing 36 were Art Sweet, Marie Lasi and Herb Ascott.
Finally a 36-hole score of 69 went to Gerry Wilkinson with Art Sweet, Bill Ward and Doug Vickery at 73, and Andy Orsini and Bill Mayville notching 75.
Nailing down first place with 231 was Team 17 (Bill Mayville, Gerry Wilkinson, Herb Ascott and Bill Taylor). Team 14 took second place with 236 (Rose Taylor, Gerrit Vriesen, Doug Vickery) and Team 2 came a close third with 238 (Art Sweet, Al Rutter, Cam Keith).
Play continues Oct. 31 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Remember, it’s Halloween!
Ladies golf league winds up season with banquet and awards
The Tuesday Night Ladies Golf League finished their season with a banquet on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Flamingo Restaurant at Erie Shores Golf Club. Of the 89 women registered, 74 were able to attend the final gettogether of the year.
The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the 2013 league award winners. Trophies and gift certificates were awarded for: Low Gross - Carol Cornies (44.0); Low Net - Jo-Anne Smith (37.0); Most Improved PlayerLisa Fehr (handicap index improvement of 1.1); Low Putts - Diane Penner (14.75 per round).
Flowers were presented to Lina and Priscilla Iacobelli, in recognition of Unico`s ongoing support of the league. Every player in the league was able to choose a gift from the prize table. Special thanks goes out to the shopping team of Janet Duckett, Deb Lanigan, Sue O’Hara, Judy Slater and Vi Gillett for the wonderful selection.
New this year, all of the members of the league were put on a team for the four fun nights of the season. Points were awarded for the scramble scores, participation in the fun night, dressing up for the theme nights, and for a variety of individual skills. The team that won this year was Team #8. The members of this team were Shirley Driedger, Judy Butler, Jo-Anne Smith, Erna Wright, Candy Westlake, Priscilla Iacobelli, Cheryl Rutgers, Mary-Jane Parent, Gloria Adamson and Rosemary Bee.
Members of the 2013 executive that helped organize and run the league include: President - Cheryl Rutgers, Vice President - Sue O’Hara, Treasurer - Vi Gillett, Scorekeeper - Carol Cornies, Games Organizer - Jo-Anne Smith, Media and Photography - Judy Slater.
The league executive would like to thank all of the ladies who played golf in the league this year. Your positive attitudes and constant feedback regarding the league made the year very interesting and fun. The executive looks forward to seeing everyone back next year. Mark your Tuesdays!
Trophies and certificates were awarded Carol Cornies (left) and Jo-Anne Smith at the Tuesday Night Ladies Golf League Banquet held Sept. 25 at Erie Shores Golf Club. Carol won Low Gross and Jo-Anne was Low Net.
Lisa Fehr was named this season’s Most Improved Player at the Tuesday Night Ladies Golf League Banquet on Sept. 25
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE
Re: Continuation of Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review Change of Location of Special Meeting of Council
TAKE NOTICE that due to temporary construction at the Municipal Office at 2021 Division Rd. the Special Meeting of Council advertised to be held Monday, November 4, 2013 commencing at 7:00 p.m. will now be held at the following location:
Unico Community Centre 37 Beech Street, Kingsville
FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that commencing with the Nov. 12, 2013 Regular Meeting, future Regular and Special Meetings of Council will also be temporarily moved to the Unico Community Centre until the completion of the construction.
DATED this 24th day of October, 2013.
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County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) Update Open House / County Rd. 20 Feasibility Design Study (Branton Dr. to County Rd. 31 in Leamington)
The County of Essex and its consultant will provide an update on the implementation of the County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) and proposed future projects. We want your input on CWATS priorities.
As part of CWATS, the County and Essex in partnership with the Municipality of Leamington, is also undertaking a feasibility design study to identify and assess options to improve cycling and walking conditions along County Rd. 20 from Branton Dr. to County Rd. 31 in Leamington (CWATS segments Leamington 11A, B and C).The findings of this study will be presented for the public’s review at the open house as well.
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If you are unable to attend the meeting, a copy of the displays presented will be posted to the County’s website after November 5th on: http://www.countyofessex.on.ca/. If you have any additional questions, please contact:
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Municipality of Leamington LEAF/YARD WASTE Collection for 2013
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 (Operations) Staff will be picking up leaves from the boulevards during the month of November as follows:
NOVEMBER 1, 4, 5 15, 18, 19, 28
All streets NORTH of Talbot (including Talbot)
NOVEMBER 6, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22, 29
All streets BETWEEN Talbot and Oak (including Oak)
NOVEMBER 12, 13, 14, 25, 26, 27
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
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: This collection ends November 29th and there is a 4 paper bag/container limit) or
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
Plastic Bags will not be accepted
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Municipal staff will be collecting leaves on the following streets commencing November 18, 2013.
James CourtMark CrescentBayshore DriveLyon Avenue Helen Crescent
Residents are encouraged to rake leaves to the edge of roadway to enable staff 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 18, 2013, 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 Operations Office at 519-322-2346 to be placed on a list and collected in order of call.
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.
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