A 20-year-old Leamington man was killed on Sunday, October 5 after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 3 near Essex County Road 27 in Kingsville.
Investigation revealed that 20-year-old Pedro Hiebert Wolf was walking eastbound in the middle of the westbound lane when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle shortly after midnight. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Highway 3 was closed between County Road 27 and County Road 29 for several hours while the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation team (TTCI) investigated.
After a complete investigation into the cause of the crash, it has been determined that no charges will be laid.
Gleaners, VON team up for area schools
By Bryan Jessop
The Windsor VON and Leamington-based Southwestern Ontario Gleaners have joined forces to battle hunger experienced by students from across Essex County and beyond.
The Gleaners’ one-year commitment to provide the local Victorian Order of Nurses with dehydrated apple, sweet potato and squash ‘chips’ officially began Friday, Sept. 26 when the VON took delivery of 38,400 servings of apple chips from the Industrial Drive processing facility in Leamington. The shipment, sent in 32 50-pound drums of 1,200 servings each, will last an estimated seven weeks as its contents are distributed throughout 170 schools across Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and SarniaLambton five days a week.
Future shipments will include sweet potato chips and then as a trial run, squash chips. Windsor VON regional school nutrition program manager Stephanie Seagave explained that students sampled the sweet potato chips last year and were well received.
“The kids just loved them,” she explained. “We’re very excited to have this partnership with the Gleaners. It’ll be a huge help. It’s cost effective and it’ll be great for the winter, when it’s hard to get fresh produce.”
In the past, the VON’s school nutrition program consisted of providing grants to the same region of schools. The new system allows the organization to deliver the meals
themselves after paying local growers fair market value for their produce. The program has been ongoing for the past several years, with the Windsor VON contributing $2.7 million per year to keep it running.
Participating schools include public and Catholic board members at both the elementary and high school levels. Leamington schools participating in the program include Mill Street Public School, St. Louis Catholic
Elementary School, Queen Elizabeth Public School and Mt. Carmel Blytheswood Public School.
To help hold up its end of the partnership, the Gleaners will require 160 volunteers per week to work three hours per day, five days a week.
Shifts run from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and are followed by a half-hour break before resuming from 10:30 p.m. to noon. The local organization already has 90 residents dedicated to the project, but
still needs another 70. Anyone interested in volunteering to help prepare the dehydrated chips can contact the Gleaners at 519-326-7687 (SOUP).
“A lot of us are very concerned about poverty in places like Nicaragua and Africa, but there’s poverty here at home too,” said Southwestern Ontario Gleaners chairperson Vern Toews. “We’re very proud and
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From left to right, Windsor VON food and logistics coordinator Jillian McCallum, school nutrition program regional manager Stephanie Segave and Southwestern Ontario Gleaners chairperson Vern Toews pose with a shipment of 32 drums of apple chips. Each drum contains 1,200 servings. The drums were shipped out from the Gleaners’ Industrial Road facility to start a one-year partnership with the local VON to help feed students from underprivileged families across the Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton regions.
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UMEI Christian High School Sings with Windsor Symphony Orchestra
Last spring, the UMEI Christian choir auditioned to sing with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra for a special educational concert. The choir members, under the direction of Wesley Shuttleworth, were both excited and nervous as they auditioned for second year musical director Robert Franz. UMEI was thrilled to learn that they were one of only two high schools chosen to sing at the event in October. The concert series features Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield who will be guest guitarist for the concert. The UMEI choir will be accompanying the symphony and Chris on two pieces during the concert. All performances take place at the Capitol Theatre in Windsor on October 17-19. For more details and ticket information visit www.windsorsymphony. com. For more information about UMEI Christian High School and our other programs, please visit umei.ca
315 take part in Life Chains
Leamington was one of eight local communities where Life Chains took place Sun., Oct. 5. Pro-life supporters of all ages lined the sidewalks of Erie and Talbot Streets in Leamington’s 25th Life Chain.
Life Chains were also held in Kingsville, Essex, Belle River, Harrow, Amherstburg, Tecumseh and Windsor, and in communities all across North America.
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excited about working with the VON on this project.”
While producing and sending out shipments of ‘chips’ for the VON project, the local Gleaners will continue to prepare and send out vegetable soup mixes for international distribution.
The apples that will officially get the partnership started have been donated by Medel Orchards on Mersea Road 5. After being sent through the dicer, the apple pieces spent two-and-a-quarter hours in the dehydrator, bringing the moisture content of the product to between 10 and 12 per cent.
“They have a very long shelf life and they’re very healthy,” said Toews of the chips, which are actually stringy in appearance. “They’ll be a great treat for the kids.”
Sweet potato chips supplied to the VON by the Gleaners are being donated by Cavendish Appetizers of Wheatley. Squash is being donated by a variety of local farms.
On average, the Gleaners will be providing the Windsor VON with one shipment per month for the year-long program.
Health Unit, Mucci Farms promoting healthy snacking in schools
By Bryan Jessop
Tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers have begun the journey towards replacing chocolate bars, chips and candy as the snacks of choice for youths throughout Leamington.
With some help from the Windsor Essex County Health Unit and Mucci Farms, Leamington-area schools have delivered a message praising the benefits of healthy eating habits. Elementary schools within the Greater Essex County District School Board and Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board utilized their respective Meet The Staff days in part to encourage parents and students alike to turn to vegetables and fruits as between-meals snack alternatives.
Local Meet The Staff days — opportunities for parents to meet and chat with their children’s teach-
ers after school hours — featured Mucci Farms packages dubbed “Veggies To Go” that were given away to visiting parents and students by Windsor Essex County Health Unit nurse Heather Gartner. Products included in the packaged giveaways included Sundrops, SunBites, sweet grape tomatoes, Cutecumbers, bella sweets, super sweet mini peppers, Sweet To The Point and mini pointed peppers.
Between the local schools, Mucci donated more than 2,000 Veggies To Go packages.
“They’ve been very generous,” St. Louis Catholic Elementary School principal Kelly Rilley said of Mucci Farms’ contributions.
“They deserve a lot of credit for what they’re doing here.”
The healthy snack promotion ran from Monday, Sept. 15 to Friday, Sept. 26 as a partnership between
Mucci Farms, the local Health Unit and the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, who have a regional office in Leamington. The three-ounce Veggies To Go packages are being launched this month and will soon arrive on store shelves. Mucci Farms marketing director Emily Murracas explained that she has already received positive feedback on the product from parents of students who attended the recent Meet The Staff gatherings.
The annual greeting and tour event for parents was also an opportunity for the Health Unit to promote its services in Leamington.
As Gartner explained, programs, staff and services available in Leamington are a virtual match to those offered in the city.
“The Health Unit wants parents to realize that they don’t have to drive all the way to Windsor for our ser-
vices,” said Gartner, who in addition to Leamington, serves as the health nurse for schools in Stoney Point, Comber, Kingsville and Harrow.
The Leamington satellite office of the WECHU is located at 215 Talbot St. East, sharing the same building as the South Essex Community Council (SECC). It hosts a dental team, school nurses, nurse practitioners, immunization services and other programs. For more information, visit the website www.wechu.org.
From left to right, Windsor Essex County Health Unit nurse Heather Gartner, St. Louis Catholic Elementary School principal Kelly Rilley and Mucci Farms marketing coordinator Emily Murracas pose along with a display of Sun Drops, Sun Bites and other healthy snack packs at the school Thursday, Sept. 25. Gartner, the school’s nurse, distributed the packages to visiting students and parents during Meet The Staff Night.
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Windsor Essex County Health Unit nurse Heather Gartner offers snacks and describes the Health Unit’s services in Leamington to visiting students and parents during St. Louis Catholic Elementary School’s Meet The Staff Night. (SUN Photo)
Jose’s sponsors new Zamboni
By Bryan Jessop
From icy drinks to the ice surface, Jose’s Bar and Grill appears to have Leamington covered.
The Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex’s ‘Guess Who Sponsored the Zamboni’ campaign officially came to an end during the first intermission of a Thursday, Oct. 2 Junior ‘B’ Flyers game. The new iceresurfacing machine was revealed with a customized Jose’s Bar and Grill design, promoting the local restaurant’s ‘cold drinks’ on its right side and ‘hot food’ on its left. Jose’s became the new machine’s exclusive sponsor by contributing an even $84,000 to be spread out with 10 equal payments of $8,400 over the next decade.
“The old one went beyond its life expectancy,” said Leamington marketing, events and customer services supervisor Brenda Fischer of the 14-and-ahalf-year-old Zamboni that the new model is replacing. “We were band-aiding it together. We’re very grateful that Jose’s has stepped up to the plate like this. They’ve always been a great community sponsor.”
The new Zamboni first appeared on the Heinz Arena surface at the LKRC with a plain, standard white and blue paint scheme and “Guess who sponsored me?”
signs affixed to its sides as part of a public campaign to promote its sponsorship agreement. The machine — a Zamboni model 525 — replaces the nearly 15-year-old model 520, known as the “Johnny O’s” Zamboni. The purchase cost of the new ice resurfacer was $83,997.15 excluding HST. It was bought through finances in the Complex Reserve Fund after being constructed in the Zamboni Company Ltd.’s Brantford, Ont. facility. The company continues to operate out of its head office in Paramount, California.
The $8,400 payments will be redirected into the Complex Reserve Fund.
Jose’s Bar and Grill also covered the costs of decorating the new Zamboni. Fisher explained that it appears Leamington hosts the only arena in the region that has hosted three ‘fully wrapped’ ice resurfacing machines — the LKRC’s Family Tradition Foods machine in 2000 that was covered in corn stalks and cobs, the 2007 purchase decorated in mushroom photos as the Highline Mushroom-sponsored Zamboni and the new Jose’s Bar and Grill rendition.
Who Sponsored The Zamboni? was won by Sandy Wall, whose ballot was drawn from the collection of other correct guesses
on Oct. 2. Wall won a $100 gift certificate from Jose’s, which has sponsored a wide assortment of local minor sports teams and fundraisers since it first opened its doors nearly 21 years ago.
The revealing of the newly-decorated Zamboni included a first-intermission presentation including Fischer, Leamington mayor John Paterson and Jose’s Bar and Grill owners Donny and Laura Lee Pacheco, Ernie and Michelle Nesbitt along with Steven Nesbitt.
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From left to right, Donny Pacheco, Ernie Nesbitt, Leamington mayor John Paterson, Steven Nesbitt, Michelle Nesbitt, Laurie Lee Nesbitt and Leamington supervisor of marketing and special events Brenda Fischer reveal the $84,000 contribution by the Pachecos and Nesbitts — owners of Jose’s Bar and Grill — to purchase the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex’s new Zamboni. The ice resurfacing machine was revealed for the first time with its custom Jose’s Bar and Grill paint scheme during the first intermission of a Leamington Flyers game Thursday, Oct. 2.
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Tigers may have missed their opportunity to win it all
About a year ago, after the Tigers bowed out of the American League Championship Series, I stated my opinion about Jim Leyland’s days as manager being numbered.
yet they fell back on their reliance on the long ball when all was said and done.
It wasn’t long before Leyland announced his retirement and the job was eventually filled by Brad Ausmus. As a former Tigers catcher, Ausmus was considered one of the smartest baseball people around and the Detroit squad came into the season one of the favourites to win it all this year.
Well, here we are just a few days after the Tigers were swept aside by the young talented Baltimore Orioles.
So many costly decisions by players and management alike contributed to the Tigers early exit from a playoff series that they really had no business being in.
Last Friday’s game two was the pivotal game in the series and the Tigers had it won, if not for a couple of disastrous decisions by their skipper and a bullpen that couldn’t save a little league game.
On paper, they were mighty, but in reality they were very one-dimensional.
No dominant closer, no setup guy in the pen and a distinct inability to execute bunts, squeezes and hit-and-runs all did them in.
The Tigers’ bullpen has been their Achilles heel all season long. In fact, the Tigers bullpen hasn’t been good for a very long time.
Thinking back to the days of Todd Jones and his closing attempts, it’s been years since the Tigers have had a reliable bullpen.
At the end of the season when they should have been peaking for the playoffs, they twice lost a series to the lowly Minnesota Twins.
Unforgivable for a team that was supposed to win it all.
Old Mike Illich isn’t getting any younger. He wanted a World Series in his lifetime but the clock is ticking on these Tigers.
And really, what a one-dimensional team when it comes to offense. Take Cabrera and the two Martinezes out of that lineup and it’s a below average batting order.
The addition of speedsters Ian Kinsler and Rajai Davis was supposed to be a game changer for this year’s Tigers,
The window of opportunity is closing quickly. Some hard decisions must be made this winter or that window will be completely closed.
Possible Futures: What is to be done?
A
new must-see exhibit at LAC
12-noon to 4 p.m.
A must-see new exhibit at the LAC (Leamington Arts Centre) October 4, 2014 to January 11, 2015 - Possible Futures: What is to be done? The 2014 Windsor-Essex Triennial of Contemporary Art highlights and celebrates the distinct voices and compelling work by artists in southwestern Ontario and eastern Michigan. The exhibition builds on the AGW’s legacy of promoting the region as a cultural hub and a site of urban transformation and renewal. The Triennial brings together artists who explore the area’s automotive legacies, agricultural and food-based economies, built and natural environments to present innovative, playful and participatory propositions for cultivating sustainable futures. It will take place at the AGW and four offsite venues: Leamington Arts Centre (72 Talbot St. W.), Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex (LaSalle), Drouillard Road (Ford City), and the Capitol Theatre (Windsor), integral to the changing landscape in the city and county.
The Triennial’s Curatorial team invited two Windsorbased artists Jennifer Willet and Arturo Herrera to present two distinct art projects at the Leamington Arts Centre.
About the Artist: Jennifer Willet
About the Artist: Arturo Herrera
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Director, LAC
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Arturo Herrera was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Since 1999, Herrera has lived in the United States and Canada and is currently living in Windsor. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in sculpture, performance, socially-engaged projects and photography.
Jennifer Willet is an Associate Professor in the School for Arts and Creative Innovation, University of Windsor, since 2008. Her work resides at the intersection of art and science, and explores notions of representation, the body, ecologies, and interspecies interrelations in the emerging field of bioart.
In the parkette outside the Leamington Arts Centre, passersby will find a beautifully, hand-carved street sign of Leamington, which is part of Herrera’s three-part art work composed of three street signs for LaSalle, Leamington and Windsor respectively. Simply titled Corn Fields, the signs are placed outdoors at three exhibition sites – the Art Gallery of Windsor, the Leamington Arts Centre and the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex (LaSalle).
Windsor Yeast (2008-2014) is an ongoing bioart project where Willet collects yeast samples from the community in the regions of Windsor-Essex and Detroit. The project makes visible to audiences the microorganisms we share our communities with every day. The yeast samples are grown in her lab at the University of Windsor in petri dishes backed with photographs and historical images of this area.
The project was inspired by the smell of yeast, due to the fermentation process at the Hiram Walker and Sons Distillery, that infuses the air regularly in Willet’s Walkerville neighbourhood in Windsor.
For Willet, the airborne smell of yeast signals the imagining of how we may be permeated with the molecules of a robust industrial biotechnological by-product. At the same time, she recalls with nostalgia the fermenting of wine and beer with her father in the basement of her family home.
Windsor Yeast applies both a critical and a nostalgic lens to the post-industrial terrain of Windsor-Essex and Detroit, literally growing colonies of yeast over images of her adopted community. This project has grown to include satellite workshops in other cities including Hamilton Yeast (2010), Montreal Yeast (2014), and Amsterdam Yeast (2013). Willet invites audiences to participate in her forthcoming Leamington Yeast (2014) workshop on Nov. 8 from
The project acknowledges the ongoing importance of cornfields in our local economies in Windsor and Essex County, traditionally and in our present day. Herrera explores the power of public signage to transform public awareness in this work. From afar, the artwork resembles a standard street sign, upon looking closely the intricacy of the handmade sign reveals itself to the audience. Using the image of corn as a symbol of the region, Herrera reinstates the importance of cornfields not only for the identity and culture of the region, but also to our changing ecology.
Curated by Srimoyee Mitra, Curator of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of Windsor. Curatorial Committee: Melissa Bennett, Curator of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of Hamilton; Lucy Howe, Artist, Windsor; Stuart Reid, Director/ Curator, Rodman Hall Art Centre and Gregory Tom, Gallery Programs Director, Eastern Michigan University Art Department.
For more information on Possible Futures: What is to be done? The 2014 Windsor-Essex Triennial of Contemporary Art please visit www.agw.ca
Possible Futures: What is to be done? The 2014 WindsorEssex Triennial of Contemporary Art is organized by the Art Gallery of Windsor in collaboration with Tourism Windsor Essex and Pelee Island and Windsor Endowment for the Arts and is generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Title Sponsor: Caesars Windsor.
New
‘No
Stopping’ Area
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
When École St.-Michel lets out, there is considerable traffic congestion where Alderton Street curves to become Sherman Street: driveways are being blocked, and hazardous driving conditions exist.
Consequently, Public Works and the Engineering Department have recommended new no stopping zones in that area. As the report says, “In an effort to ensure that turning paths are kept clear for buses and intersection movements, vehicles do not block driveways, no stopping/parking occurs at the approach to the stop sign at Danforth, and two lanes of traffic are available at all times on Alderton Street, no stopping zones should be established on the north and south sides of Alderton Street west of Danforth Avenue.”
It is anticipated that the change will cost the municipality about $500 for the new signs, but it should make conditions much safer.
Councillor Hilda MacDonald suggested that a letter should be sent to the school to ask them to provide some additional parking for parents picking up their children, rather than risk parents simply ignoring the new prohibition. It was agreed that a wait and see approach was taken.
Stormwater Runoff at Hospice Site
In order to develop the lands where the future Hospice in Leamington will be built, it was necessary to review where the water would go after rainstorms. A drainage engineer has now reported to Leamington Council that the capacity of the C&O branch of the McQueen Drain can handle the runoff provided that a stormwater management facility restricts the release rate into the drain to the one in two-year pre-development rate.
In addition, since about three and a half extra hectares will be draining that way, a “subsequent connection” charge must be paid as a buy-in fee. The drainage report updated the assessment schedule for the drain to reflect the new situation.
Heritage Awards Dinner Oct. 17
On Friday, Oct. 17 is a special heritage awards banquet at the Roma Club.
A number of local families will be honoured. Doors open at 6:00, dinner at 6:30, and admission is by tickets purchased in advance.
Award winners are the Jacobs family and the Williams family (Heritage or Historic First Families), Abe Fehr, Jake Fehr, and Gary Langeman (Historic Preservation), Eugene Barna (Historic Contribution), and Martin Rahn (Heritage Certificate of Merit).
There are six awards in total, along with guest speaker Joe Byrne and a silent auction. Tickets are at Leamington Half Century Centre.
LETTER
TO THE EDITOR
Number of candidates should be limited
Dear Editor, In this year’s municipal election, there are 15 people running for the 5 councillor seats available. This seems like a reasonable number of people running, but I wonder if there should be a limit on how many people can run. Local voters may become overwhelmed with the number of choices, and may decide not to vote in the upcoming election.
In order to be a candidate you must be 18 years of age or older, be eligible to vote in your municipality, and you must be a Canadian citizen. This is a concern to me because it seems like just anybody can sign up to be a candidate. Candidates may have little knowledge about how to support the community, and may not have the intellectual capacity to
understand municipal government and may not have our town’s best interests at heart.
Some voters may believe that with more choice in the running, it may be easier to come to a more conclusive selection of councillors. With as many candidates running as there are, the different areas and opinions throughout our town are more likely to be discussed in town meetings. However, I think that with 15 people running it is likely that there will be several ties, and a group of councillors will be harder to find. The group of candidates might all be from the same area, or may always agree on the same issue, resulting in slower progress for the community.
To keep this from becoming a problem, the criteria
should be stricter, and the number of candidates and terms should be limited. This stricter criteria should have councillors who are actively involved throughout the community and who are aware of diverse issues our community faces. The
Municipality should only allow a councillor to be in for 2 terms. A group of running candidates should be no larger than 12 people. This would resolve any issues people have now, and in the future.
Jordan Latam, Leamington
UMEI Ag Club attends IPM & Rural Expo
UMEI Christian High School’s Agricultural Club recently attended two annual ag-related shows held each year across Ontario, the Woodstock Farm Show and the International Plowing Match (IPM) & Rural Expo. The club this year has 18 students from grades 9-12.
“It is great to see students reconnecting with rural Ontario and taking advantage of the opportunities presented to them related to the ag industry,” said club leader John Fittler.
At the Woodstock Show, students saw the latest innovations to agriculture and toured crop variety plots.
“Biology in the classroom complimented by biology in action in the field is what it
is all about,” said Fittler.
The IMP & Rural Expo, held this year in Ivy (Simcoe County), Ontario, showcased competitive plowing, horseshows and an antique display of farming equipment used in the last 100 years. “How often do you get to see a steam engine pulling a plow as our parents once spoke about? It was very educational,” commented Fittler.
UMEI’s Ag Club attended the IPM & Rural Expo held Sept. 16-20 in Ivy (Simcoe County). Back row, left to right: Peter Epp, John Fittler, Gibson Fulmer, Alexander Epp, Joshua Toews, Samuel Dyck, Shae Driedger, Amanda Enns, Olivia Toews, Noah Chacko, Andrea Linke-Driedger, Jennifer Quiring, Shyann Kirkpatrick, Alec Brown, William Wuerch, Logan Farfanick, Francesco Mastronardi, Mike Mastronardi. Front, centre: Hunter Fulmer, Stephen Farfanick, Kiana Epp. The people in the jerseys in the front row were youth volunteers at the show. (Photo Submitted)
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
An issue at work requires your immediate attention, Aries. This situation must be approached delicately, but don't be afraid to speak your mind and accept the results.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, a busy week awaits but just take things one project at a time. Keep to yourself for a little bit in an attempt to stay focused on the numerous tasks at hand.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, your positive attitude is why people have grown to rely on you in tight spots. Plant a smile on your face and others will benefit from your positive influence.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, it's hard to know when to be assertive at work. You want to appear competent and in control, but you also want to build a good rapport with coworkers. Experiment a little.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, give plans time to develop, but don't feel the need to hide your enthusiasm about the prospects. Trust your instincts as to when is a good time to get moving.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, you cannot control the behavior of others, but you can change your own direction to counteract some unexpected developments. Keep an open mind.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Don't be surprised if your schedule gets turned upside down this week, Libra. It's important to roll with the punches so others can see how flexible you can be.
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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, an unconventional approach is your key to success this week. While others are following Plan A, go with Plan B and you may meet with great results.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Fantasy can overtake reality if you let it, Sagittarius. You may need to rein in your hopes and dreams for a bit and focus on some more practical matters.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Friends may distract you from work this week, Capricorn. Although it's not wise to let responsibilities slide completely, you can probably get away with a day of slacking off.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, the physical rewards for all your hard work will become apparent soon. You'll find that all of your efforts thus far have been well worth the sacrifices.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, although you may dream of escaping the daily grind, you may need to persevere for just a little while longer. Your respite is coming.
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Communities in Bloom announce the names of Leamington’s Best Blooming Nominations & Awards
Now that the excitement has died down a little from the news that Leamington is the Provincial Champion earning the top honour of 5 blooms in their population category as well as the Floral Displays Criteria award, it was time for the CiB Committee to determine the winners from the following Best Blooming Award nominations.
Best Blooming Street: The nominees were Queens Hill Crescent and Erie Glen Crescent. The winning street was Erie Glen Crescent.
Best Blooming Rural Street: There was only one nomination in this category and the award goes to Deer Run Road.
Best Floral Garden: The nominees were 27 Queens Hill Cres., 20 Erie Glen Cres., 137 Seacliff Dr., 866 Point Pelee Dr., 43 Victoria St., 31 Alderton St. It was a difficult decision but the winning garden was 31 Alderton St.
Best Blooming Front Landscape: The nominees were 63 Whitwam Ave., 41 White St., 5 Island Park Dr., 1213 Mersea Rd. 2, 145 Talbot Rd., 1 Malibu Dr., 30 Cherokee Lane, 24 Fader St., 59 Victoria Ave., 1 Park St., 1 Hayward St. With the wide variety, unique and beautifully landscaped front yards in Leamington, this category was the most difficult for the committee to determine. After much deliberation, the winning front landscape was 5 Island Park Dr.
Best Blooming Rural Business Award: The nominees were Pure Hothouse, 459 Hwy. 77 and Carl’s Fruit Market, Seacliff Drive. The winning rural business was Pure Hothouse.
Best Blooming Urban Business Award: The nominees were 304 Robson Rd., Hub International, and Wendy’s. The winning urban business was Wendy’s.
Congratulations to the winners and a round of applause for all those who were nominated as well as the citizens, businesses and municipal staff of Leamington, for without your gardening and landscaping endeavours Leamington would not have won the Floral Displays Criteria award. The judges, as well as the CiB Committee, were very impressed by the quality of care and imagination demonstrated by everyone.
The Communities in Bloom Committee would like to thank everyone for their support in demonstrating their “Pride in Leamington” and that “Leamington Stands Strong”. We are looking forward to preparing for and competing in the 2015 Communities in Bloom campaign.
– Submitted by Catherine Riediger
Call for submissions: WFCU Leamington scholarship program
Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) has announced that submissions are being accepted for the 2014 WFCU Leamington Scholarship Program. The scholarship program was established in 2011 as part of the grand opening celebration for the Leamington retail location. As a yearly contribution to the post-secondary education of youth in the community, WFCU will present a total of $5,600 to 8 youth this year.
Primary students, from JK to Grade 8, will be asked to answer an essay question and respond in 250 words or less. Secondary students, in Grade 12, will be asked to answer the same question and respond in 600 words or less, complete an application form and include any additional materials such as resume, volunteer certificates, letters of reference, etc., to support their application.
Essay Question: “How have you demonstrated your commitment to community involvement and leadership within your own community?”
Select submissions from each age category will be chosen and the authors will be named recipients of the 2014 WFCU Leamington Scholarship Program. The following are the age groups
and scholarship amounts: JK to Gr. 2 - one scholarship at $100; Gr. 3 to Gr. 5 - one at $200; Gr. 6 to Gr. 8 - one at $300; Gr. 12 - five at $1,000 each. Submission forms are available to download by visiting www.wfcu.ca
Deadline for submissions to be received by WFCU is
Friday, October 17, 2014 no later than 5:00 p.m. Details as to delivery methods are available at www.wfcu.ca
For more information contact Susan Stockwell Andrews, VP, External Affairs and Corporate Secretary, WFCU 519-974-3100 or sstockwell@windsorfamily. com
Strategies for proper pruning These plants can improve indoor air quality
Once the temperatures begin to dip and windows start to close, indoor air quality can suffer. Musty air is not only uncomfortable, it’s also unhealthy. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, can build up inside a home, especially when windows are kept shut for long stretches of time, which is often the case in winter. Indoor plants can counter such stale air, in some cases filtering out VOCs to make the air inside a home more breathable and healthy. The following are a handful of houseplants that can improve indoor air quality.
• Aloe: Many of us know aloe for its restorative properties with regard to treating burns and cuts, but aloe also improves indoor air quality by helping to clear a home of the byproducts, including formaldehyde, of chemical-based household cleaners. Aloe loves the sun, so if you hope to keep an aloe plant healthy through the winter, be sure to place the plant in a window that gets lots of sun exposure throughout the day.
• Gerber daisy: Like aloe, a gerber daisy needs ample sunlight, and tends to only withstand winters in warmer climates. But homeowners who live in such climates may still keep their windows closed in winter, and those that do can use these colourful, low-maintenance flowers to remove trichloroethylene, a chemical that clothes may be exposed to during the dry cleaning process.
• Golden pothos: The golden pothos can survive a winter, but homeowners should be careful not to let the plant dry out, which can happen if they are directly exposed to sunlight.
As the leaves fall off the trees and greenery thins out for the season, exposing branches and undergrowth along the way, homeowners may be tempted to prune their trees and shrubs. But while autumn pruning may seem like a good idea, many gardening experts say it is often best for homeowners to wait until winter or early spring before pruning.
Although pruning does thin out branches and tame spent blooms, which can be eyesores, pruning also stimulates new growth. Pruning in the autumn, when plants are naturally preparing to go dormant, can weaken the plants considerably. This can compromise their chances of surviving into the next growing season.
Fall temperatures also can be deceiving. While it may be warm during the day when the sun is shining, temperatures can quickly drop overnight. Pruning during the warmth of day, when the sap has risen in the plants, may deplete energy from the plant. When the mercury drops at night, the plant can suffer.
If you must spend time in the yard in the fall, tend to the leaves and debris that have already fallen to the ground rather than focusing energy on fall pruning. If you have been diligent during the spring and summer, your shrubs and other plants likely won’t need pruning at this time of year.
Wait until winter before taking out the shears. At this point, the woody parts of many plants are dormant and will not be harmed or primed to grow by the pruning. Chances are you won’t prune too much as well, as chilly temperatures will keep you from spending too much time outdoors.
When it’s time to prune, consider these other pointers.
• Keep tools clean and in good working order. You
Fall pruning can stimulate growth in plants preparing for winter dormancy, threatening their ability to return next spring and summer.
risk injury if your tools are dull and in poor shape overall. Spend time sharpening pruners and keep manual tools oiled and clean. Debris can lodge itself in clippers, making it more difficult to open and shut them. Wash and dry tools after use, especially when dealing with diseased plants. Otherwise you risk spreading disease to healthy plants.
• Cut back stems completely. It’s usually a good idea to prune branches back to the main stem. Leaving a portion sticking out can catch on people or animals and produce a gathering spot for bacteria and insects. Take out thinner, smaller shoots first before moving on to any dead or dying branches.
• Prune dry branches. Do not prune when plants are wet. Pruning damp plants encourages the growth of microbes that can infiltrate the plant. This is not as significant a problem in the winter, when microbes have already been killed.
• Ask an expert. If you are unsure of how and when to prune particular plants, consult with an expert at a nursery or wherever you buy your plants.
How to stay within your home improvement budget
Home improvement projects range from small scale undertakings that can be tackled in a single weekend to large remodels that can take several months to complete. While no two projects are the same, every home improvement project demands that homeowners dip into their pockets and spend some money.
Much like the scale of projects varies greatly, so, too, do the financial commitments required of homeowners to make those projects a reality. But no matter the size of the project, homeowners can find ways to stretch their budgets without sacrificing the quality of their improvements.
• Do your homework. Before you decide to make changes to your home, it’s best to first do some research into any potential projects you’re considering. Many homeowners have decided to dive into a project before they fully realize its scope and cost, and going in blind can bust a budget, turning what might have seemed like a relatively simple project into a money pit.
Understanding just what a project entails and how much it’s likely to cost can give homeowners an idea of what they can afford and where they might be able to stretch their budgets. For example, if you want to replace your kitchen countertops but can’t afford engineered quartz countertops, you might be able to find a less expensive alternative, such as tile, that you like just as much. But it’s best to research such alternatives before you decide to replace your existing countertops. If you can’t find a less expensive alternative, you might want to postpone the project until you can grow your budget. But starting the project without first grasping its true cost is a recipe for disaster, so do your homework before you find your toolbox and start working.
• Build unforeseen expenses into your budget. Another way to stay within your budget is to include budget-busting unforeseen expenses into the budget from the get-go. Whether you’re doing the project yourself or paying a contractor, nearly every home improvement project will present some unforeseen, and costly, hurdles. For example, you might find mold inside the walls when you’re converting a basement, and it can cost a pretty penny to make that mold go away. If you go into the project expecting such hurdles, then
Homeowners willing and able to pitch in on their home projects can save themselves a substantial amount of money on labour costs.
the financial sting of addressing them won’t prove too great a burden. But if the mold catches you and your budget completely off guard, you might be forced to overextend that budget or make sacrifices elsewhere in order to complete the project. Build some contingency money, including permit and permit fees, into your home improvement project to safeguard against such unforeseen issues.
• Get to work. If you’re hiring a contractor, speak to him or her before signing a contract to see if there is anywhere you can pitch in to keep the labour costs low. You might be able to pitch in during the demolition phase, saving the cost of paying your contractor’s workers to tear down walls or remove debris you can just as easily remove yourself. Another way to pitch in is to do the end-of-day cleanup yourself. Any role you play with regard to labour will likely need to be negotiated upfront, but you can save yourself a substantial amount of money on labor if you’re willing to get your hands dirty.
• Determine if piecemeal is the most affordable option. Sometimes it makes sense to tackle one project at a time, while other times you might want to
combine projects to save on the cost of materials. For instance, if your ultimate goal is to install wood flooring throughout your home, determine if it makes more financial sense to install the flooring all at once rather than doing one or two rooms at a time. You might save by buying all of your materials at once rather than buying a small amount of materials several times over the next several years.
Home improvement projects often go a long way toward making a home more enjoyable for its owners and inhabitants. And while such projects can be costly, homeowners who stay disciplined can still get their dream homes without busting their budgets.
9 ways to improve curb appeal
Homeowners who want their homes to make strong first impressions must prioritize curb appeal. Homes with strong curb appeal sell well and can impart a welcoming feel to all visitors. Improving curb appeal need not be expensive, and the following are a handful of ways to improve the appearance of your home.
1. Install a bold-looking door in a vibrant colour or one with a custom design. This helps the home stand out from other properties in the neighborhood.
2. Edge the driveway to create a distinct border between the driveway and the lawn or other landscaping features. This helps homes appear neat and well kept.
3. Use outdoor lighting to make a home more inviting. Outdoor lighting also makes properties safer to traverse at night.
4. Clean a home’s exterior to remove mildew or discolourations from the siding, driveway, patio, and other outdoor elements.
5. Improve landscapes with fresh plants and seasonal colour. Homeowners without the time to plant can consider container gardens, which don’t take much time to assemble but still add appeal to a home’s exterior.
6. Prune planting beds and add new mulch to restore colour.
7. Add shutters and accent trim to a home’s exterior to improve on the beauty of the house.
8. Install new fencing or give a fresh coat of paint or stain to an existing fence.
9. Replace concrete paths with tile or stone walkways to make entryways more impressive and inviting.
Handy tips for revitalizing paneled rooms
Paneling is a low-cost way to cover problem walls. In the 1960s and 1970s, paneling was very popular. Sold in large panels, paneling was relatively easy to hang, and quickly became a staple of dens and finished basements.
But few of today’s homeowners are enamored with the look of faux wood paneling. Those who purchase homes that have paneling on the walls often search for ways to transform the look of rooms in which the walls are covered in paneling.
While paneling does go up quickly, removing it may not be as simple. Explore these options for giving paneled walls a new look.
Paint over the paneling
The fastest way to breathe new life into a paneled room is to paint over the paneling. The texture of the paneling will show from beneath, giving the room appeal without the dark hue of the wood or veneer panels.
Consult with a paint store or home improvement center to determine the most effective way to cover up paneling with paint. Sometimes it is wise to lightly scuff the paneling with a fine-grit sandpaper so that the paint will adhere. Shiny or glossed paneling can be dulled with a de-glossing product. Sometimes a combination of a thick primer and colour will grip the paneling and reduce the number of coats needed to cover it. Also, invest in a high-quality, professional-grade paint. It may cost a bit more, but such paint will be well worth it when it glides over the paneling, covering it completely. If you don’t want the grooves showing between the panels, fill them in with spackle and sand down to create a smooth surface before painting.
Cover the paneling
Covering up the paneling is another tactic. Rather than coating the wall in paint, consider a wallpaper liner. Liners are essentially a thick, plain wallpaper that is applied on top of the paneling or used when dealing with damaged walls. In lieu of tearing down the walls and putting up new drywall, the liner will cover imperfections. Many of these products can be painted directly and may not require priming beforehand. This can be great for homeowners whose goal is to cover paneling quickly and easily.
Those who prefer a patterned look on the walls can opt to cover paneling with a printed wallpaper. However, depending on the thickness of the wallpaper, this may be a two-step process. You may need to fill in the creases between the panels first, or first use a thick wallpaper liner to create a seamless surface.
Cut the paneling
If you desire a cottage or country look in a room, remove half of the paneling, leaving the bottom portion intact. Then place molding or a chair rail where you made your cut, creating a wainscoting effect. The top portion of the wall can be painted, while the bottom portion can be left as the wood color or painted a complementary colour.
Remove the paneling
The most labor-intensive way to give a paneled room a new look is to remove the paneling. Pry at a portion of the paneling in an inconspicuous spot in the room to determine which method was used to install the paneling. Some people only tack it into place with small, finishing nails, while others glue the paneling to the wall for a secure installation. Glue will be much more difficult to remove and could further damage the walls and paneling in the process. If the paneling is too difficult to remove, covering or painting it may be a smarter option. Small nails can be removed by pulling at the panels. Spackle holes before painting over the walls.
Paneling is an inexpensive decorating option that was first popularized 40 years ago. Though less popular now, paneling still shows up in homes and can be remedied with some relatively easy tips.
Home improvement projects perfect for fall
Home improvement projects can add value to a home and do-it-yourselfers know the sweat-equity that goes into such projects can give homeowners a greater sense of pride in their homes. But no two home improvement projects are the same, and homeowners should know that certain projects are best tackled during certain times of the year.
Fall is a great season to work on your house, as the weather is often at its most agreeable once the summer heat has gone and before winter weather arrives. The following are a handful of fall-friendly home improvement projects for homeowners looking to improve their homes.
Roof repair
Whether you’re repairing or replacing the roof, fall is a great time of year to dust off the ladder and get some work done on your roof for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, fall is ideal for roof work because you won’t have to be up on the roof with the summer heat bearing down on you. This can make the project move along more quickly, which is especially beneficial if you are paying labourers to work on the roof. The fewer hours workers are fixing your roof, the less you will be paying in labour costs.
In addition, fixing up the roof in the fall ensures those winter storms, be it rain or snow, won’t find their way into your home via leaks. A leaky roof in winter is hard to fix, as the roof surface could be treacherous in the winter and winter winds can make it dangerous to be up on the roof at all. Addressing leaks in the fall can prevent damage to your home’s interior, which can mount up if a leaky roof is not addressed until the following spring.
Window work
When the weather outside gets frightful, poorly insulated windows can allow cold air into the home. That often has a trickle-down effect on finances, forcing you to turn up the thermostat in an attempt to offset the cold air pouring into the home. Whether you need your windows replaced or simply need to patch up any leaks, a proactive approach to leaky or older windows in the fall can save you from unnecessarily high heating bills come the winter. Addressing leaky windows also makes a home more comfortable for its inhabitants.
Fall is the ideal time to address a home’s windows because the temperature outside tends to be pleasant. This means you likely won’t have to make much of an effort to offset the elements, and open windows in the fall won’t make your home’s interior very hot or cold like they might if you were to tackle the project during the summer or winter.
Fixing the floors
Wood flooring is a hot commodity for many homeowners. But not all flooring can be added to a home at any time of year. That’s because certain types of flooring employ adhesives that need temperatures inside the home to be within a certain range, and that range is often within 70ºF to 80ºF (21ºC to 27ºC), which makes fall a great time to install such floors. Colder temperatures can make it difficult for the flooring to dry and bond, which will prove problematic down the road. What’s more, many people entertain friends and family come late fall and into the holiday season, and it can be difficult to do so if you are busy installing new flooring.
Painting projects
Fall is an ideal time of year to tackle home painting projects.
Painting is another home improvement project that seems tailormade for fall. A fresh coat of paint or a new colour scheme around the house can give a home an entirely new look and feel. But paint can be pungent and the aromas may last if it’s applied at a time of year when it can’t dry while the windows are wide open. Paint fumes inside a home can make the home uninhabitable, but painting at a time of year like the fall, when you can keep the windows open during and after the project, can help air the home out.
But interior painting isn’t the only painting project homeowners can tackle in the fall. Many exterior paints are temperature-sensitive and need the temperature outside to be above 40ºF (4ºC). Paint that freezes won’t dry properly, and homeowners might be left with a costly and unsightly mistake on their hands. Fall temperatures tend to be amenable to both interior and exterior painting projects, just be sure to check the weather forecast before making your first brush stroke.
Did you know?
Homeowners about to embark on home improvement projects should prioritize dust removal to avoid the potentially negative side effects of exposure to lead dust.
When undergoing a renovation, homes built before 1978, the year the use of lead paint was banned, are likely to produce lead dust, which occurs when lead paint is sanded or chipped.
That dust can be especially harmful to children, pregnant women and pets. According to the Cents for Disease Control and Prevention, lead dust that is as small as a grain of sand is enough to poison children, who may suffer brain damage, hearing loss, nervous system and kidney damage, and decreased muscle and bone growth after exposure to lead dust. When pregnant women are exposed to lead dust, that exposure may affect the baby’s cognitive development while increasing the mother’s blood pressure.
Household pets exposed to lead dust may suffer from a series of side effects, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and possibly death.When making renovations to their homes, homeowners can open windows and wear protective gear such as masks and safety goggles to avoid direct exposure to lead dust.
How to inspect your furnace before winter arrives
Chilly afternoons followed by continually dropping temperatures are on the horizon, and fall is the perfect time to service the home furnace to ensure it is ready to withstand the demands of winter.
Furnace maintenance should be done on a regular basis. The best time to do so is in late summer or early fall, when you still have enough time to address any problems before it gets too cold outside.
HVAC systems malfunctions are typically caused by one of a handful of common problems. Inspecting certain components can help to guarantee a furnace is in working order when the first cold days arrive.
Filter and air intakes
Installing a fresh furnace filter is one way to ensure the furnace runs smoothly through the winter.
After several months of running the air conditioning, the filter on the heating and cooling system may need to be changed. Check the condition of the filter to see if it is heavily soiled. Furnace filters are relatively inexpensive. Since this thin barrier will be responsible for cleaning the air you breathe, it is important to keep a fresh filter in the unit. A clogged, dirty filter will reduce the efficiency of the HVAC system and may contribute to poor indoor air and allergies.
Check the air intakes around the house for obstructions. Do not place furniture directly in front of intakes or venting that delivers air to the home, as this can compromise air flow and force the unit to work harder. Without adequate air flow through the system, the furnace may not turn on.
Many systems also have some sort of external vent or exhaust pipe. Check that the area is free of leaves, debris and animal nests. Again, any blockages can impede the efficiency of the unit or cause it to fail.
Thermostat
Very often a furnace may not turn over because the thermostat is faulty. Many a homeowner has spent money to have a service person come out to examine the furnace, only to learn they only need a new thermostat or battery in the thermostat.
Check the thermostat against a separate thermometer to ensure that it is reading the right temperature in the house. Raise the setting a few degrees to test if the heat kicks on.
Fuel
Furnaces are powered by various energy sources. Electricity, gas or oil may be involved in the process. If fuel is not being delivered to the furnace, the pilot will not light and warm the air to be blown through the house. Some systems have an emergency shut-off switch that will halt fuel delivery to the unit. It’s easy for these switches to be flipped accidentally if a furnace is located in a high-traffic area. Make sure the switch is in the “on” position before reporting a problem.
In addition to these steps, you may want to vacuum the vent screens around the house. This will reduce the amount of dust blown around. Also, if the furnace exhausts into a flue, be sure that the exhaust route is clear so that carbon monoxide does not back up into the home.
Many homeowners are fully capable of inspecting their furnaces to ensure they are ready for winter. If anything seems out of place or malfunctions, consult with an HVAC professional to make repairs.
On Monday, October 6 around 7 p.m. the cruise ship MS Hamburg made an emergency stop just off Leamington’s shore to offload a passenger who had taken ill.
There were several phone calls to the Southpoint Sun reporting the unusual sight, and some people living along Robson Road were taken aback when they looked out their window and saw a cruise ship offshore.
“We have an apartment on the 13th floor facing Lake Erie,” said Leamington resident Lloyd Honey.
“We watched with interest this evening as a ship, which we first thought might be the Jiimaan, approached Leamington from a direction not usually associated with that ship. It turned out to be a cruise ship which we believe was the ‘Hamburg’. We noticed that they were lowering a [lifeboat] tender off the side so we drove down to the marina to get a better view. The tender brought a patient to the marina to awaiting police and ambulance attendants. The patient was removed from the tender and the crew then returned to the
ship. Within about 1 hour the ship set sail south, we assume to enter the shipping channel. By this time the sun had set and the ship was illuminated against the night sky.”
According to Google, the MS Hamburg is a 15,000-ton, 420 passenger, luxury cruise ship that was built in 1997 in Wismar, Germany. Her size allows her to transit the Great Lakes in North America, one of the few modern cruise ships able to do so. However, she is flexible enough to cruise worldwide as well. Her crew complement consists of 170, and her top speed is 16 knots.
On Monday evening, the cruise ship MS Hamburg offloaded an ill passenger who was shuttled via lifeboat tender to waiting emergency crews at Leamington Marina. (Submitted photo)
Greening the community with TD Tree Days
Every year TD plants trees to help green communities. The event is TD Tree Days, and this year 125 trees will be planted at Caldwell First Nation – Robson Property, located across from 216 Mersea Road 19, Leamington. The tree planting takes place Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed and everyone is welcome. To register to volunteer, visit www.tdtreedays.com/ en-ca and under “Register now - find an event near you” type in Leamington, then follow instructions. For more info contact Philip Fernandes at 519-326 -5753 ext. 250. Launched in 2010, TD Tree Days provides TD employees, their families and friends, and members of the community the opportunity to volunteer in the communities where they live and work, and to demonstrate their commitment to forest stewardship.
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Historical Society announces 2014 heritage award winners
By C. Scott Holland
The winners of the Leamington and Mersea Historical Society’s 2014 Heritage Awards have made their mark on this area’s history and heritage in many ways. One factor they all have in common is the positive impact for community betterment that they have made on Leamington and the former Mersea Township.
It was a tie for the Founding or First Families Award and this year two families are honored.
The Jacobs family originated in Lebanon and arrived in Quebec during the 1920s. Several years later the family moved to Windsor, then Leamington, where patriarch Joseph Jacobs started a successful farm on Erie Street South. That farm was one of Leamington’s earliest fruit, vegetable and flower stands and became a popular stop for local residents and tourists alike. His sons Ed, Don, John, Fred and Mike started an ambulance service on April 1, 1967 and named it Sun Parlour Ambulance. They helped create the fast, dedicated service that since its beginning has seen to the needs of both patients and medical facilities around the county. Their connections to the medical field remain strong to this day.
Also taking a First or Founding Families Award is the Williams family. Since the 1950s the Williams family has been an important garden and tree supplier in Leamington and Essex County. The family business has prospered, grown and provided both the town of Leamington and its many citizens with a wide selection of flowers, trees, garden supplies and help in maintaining the abundant plant life that surrounds this community. Founder Wray Williams has been associated with Leamington service clubs while Rob has maintained close connections to this area’s sports via the Flyers and sponsorships of events. Today Mark carries on the family business – Williams Nursery.
The Heritage Preservation or Restoration Award is bestowed to a group of three – Abe Fehr, Jake Fehr and Gary Langeman – who became owners of the Leamington Flyers Jr. B hockey club, which they saved from nearly ceasing operation.
In 2009, because of financial difficulties, the Leamington
Flyers debated whether they would continue to be a member of the Greater Ontario Junior (former Western Jr. B) Hockey League. Via the new owners’ shrewd business plan, these men have transformed a struggling franchise into a classy franchise that is envied and respected, reminiscent of the team’s Jr. C heydays in the 1970s and1980s.
The Fehrs have also been involved with many other community-minded projects and fundraisers, and have been one of the sponsors of the annual WESPY (Windsor-Essex Sports Persons of the Year) awards.
The restoration of the Leamington Flyers as a solid franchise hasn’t come overnight, but it has provided the community with a source of pride and nights where affordable, enjoyable junior hockey can be watched.
The Heritage Award for Historic or Heritage Contribution Deceased is presented to the family of the late Milton Goyeau. Mr. Goyeau came from a family whose roots in Essex County date back prior to the late 1700s. A branch of the family settled near what is today Belle River and then lived for many years in Point Pelee and later around Leamington.
Mr. Goyeau was a longtime animal control officer with Leamington and the former Mersea Township. He owned and farmed a tract of land near Sturgeon Creek that was originally purchased by his grandfather in 1870. He was proud of his heritage and area history. On part of his former land lies the graves of nine soldiers of the 28th Kentucky Infantry who lost their lives during a small confrontation with local Indians in July 1814, at the end of the War of 1812. The Goyeau family has ensured that the location of the graves is known and the site is preserved.
The award for Living Contribution goes to Eugene Barna. His lifetime of activities and contributions to the Municipality of Leamington and the former Mersea Township have been endless.
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It’s time for YOU! to SHERK your way to the Sherk Complex in Leamington for a wide Variety of Fall Fitness & Sport Programs. View the Fall Activity Guide online: www.leamington.ca/recreation
in motion week Open House (Oct. 5 - 11) Sherk Complex Members - Bring a guest to try Exercise in the Complex Weight & Cardio Rooms, the Saltwater Pool, over 50 Fitness & AquaFitness classes per week, the Rec. Gym schedule, walking jogging track, and Rec. Skating.
Mr. Barna helped organize Leamington’s first Philatelic Club (stamp club) and for many years wrote columns for both the Leamington Post & News and Kingsville Reporter on stamp collecting. As well, he served as host of a Ukrainian-themed program which had a long run on Sundays at local radio station CJSP/CHYR. Mr. Barna was also deeply involved with area Scouting. One of his greatest accomplishments has been his long association with Camp Henry at Point Pelee. He has been involved with many organizations, committees and groups, and has aided his Ukrainian culture as well as enriched the culture, heritage and history of the Leamington region.
Leamington’s community WALK - Wed. Oct. 8th at 12:00 noon on the Outdoor Trail - meet at the Complex parking Lot.
Leamington’s community BIKE - Wed. Oct. 8th at 6:00 p.m. Adults, bring your Bicycle and meet at the Complex parking lot. Instructors Jenn Fox and Dan Quick will lead the evening outdoor bike ride.
Complex Pool - offers all kinds of opportunities each day to come in for a Recreational Swim, plus we have many Aquafitness, AquaTherapy and AquaYoga classes to get your Body in Shape. It’s time to SHERK YOUR WAY to the Complex Saltwater POOL!
Adults - Keep your muscles firm & toned. Complex Certified Instructors, Personal Trainers & Nutrition & Wellness Coaches are here to help you reach new goals! Try Yoga, Zumba, Power Hour, Boot Camp Spin, or Spin and Sculpt just to name a few.
Complex Fitness Programs are bursting and we are HIRING both Pool and Land Fitness Instructors....consider a part-time job at the Sherk Complex! Go to Jobs@leamington.ca to apply.
Rock ‘n Swim Friday Oct. 17th 7:15 - 9:00 p.m. Bring the family and swim to the sounds of your favourite tunes! Music sponsored by UMEI Christian High School.
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• Men’s Adult Basketball League (ages 20+) begins Oct. 9th
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Winning a Heritage Certificate of Merit this year is Martin Rahn, an area farmer who has been a passionate leader with the annual MCC Meat Canning Committee. Mr. Rahn is a food-processing specialist with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) who is well known for his many endeavors in both the community and agriculture.
The annual Heritage Awards ceremony will be held on Fri., Oct. 17 at a new venue, the Roma Club on Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington, with the dinner at 6 p.m. and presentations and silent auction shortly afterwards. Anyone can attend. Tickets are available from Sandra Hughes at the Leamington Half Century Centre or by calling the Society’s president, Paul Bunnett-Jones, during the day at Will Insurance (519-326-5746) or in the evening at home (519326-1691). Call and order your tickets soon, there are only a limited number available.
Erie Shores Hospice in the running to win AvivA Community Fund
Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation, in partnership with Will Insurance Brokers Ltd., announce the entry of the Hospice Erie Shores campus into the Aviva Community Fund competition to win up to $100,000 towards the construction.
impact they will have on their respective communities, the feasibility of the project, longevity and sustainability, as well as the quality of the written submission.
If you went to the El Rancho drive-in restaurant two miles west of Leamington on an evening in the late ’50s, you would probably see a dazzling assortment of hot rods and customized cars, including Don Cleghorn and his future wife Alyce parked at the front door with his lowslung 1955 Studebaker 5-passenger Coupe with a ’55 Chev grille and a V8 engine under the hood.
But first, let’s go back a couple of years when the Cleghorn family moved from Preston (now part of Cambridge) to Leamington when the father, Hugh Cleghorn, became minister of the Leamington Presbyterian Church. He and his wife had five children, and Don was the eldest. As a teenager, Don displayed a great interest in cars, and his father permitted him to restyle the family car, a two-tone blue 1954 Ford 4-door sedan. Don customized the grille, shaved the rear deck, installed a cable inside the car to open the trunk, and added dual exhausts with Hollywood mufflers. This meant that every Sunday morning, Reverend Cleghorn would roll into the church parking lot with those mufflers rumbling. We all thought he was the coolest dad in town.
Not long after this, Don bought his first car, a red 1952 Ford convertible. It was flathead-powered but Don was hungry for more horsepower. His next car gave him the horsepower he wanted: a 1955 Studebaker Starlight Coupe with a 259 cubic inch V8 under the hood. Don was a body man all his life, and soon after buying his Studebaker he installed a ’55 Chevrolet grille and repainted the car silver blue with aluminum moon wheel covers. It was one of the sharpest cars in town!
The Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana, established a branch plant in Walkerville (now part of Windsor), where Studebakers were produced in the 1920s and ’30s. After World War Two, Studebaker returned to Canada in 1948 by converting a former munitions factory in Hamilton into a new assembly plant. It is very likely Don Cleghorn’s 1955 Studebaker was built in that plant. These low-slung Studebakers first appeared in 1953 and they were a styling sensation. Nothing else in the North American car market looked anything like these. The style was frequently described as European. They came as a twodoor Starliner hardtop or as a two-door Starlight coupe. Many enthusiasts today consider these cars to be the best automotive design of the entire decade.
The Aviva Community Fund is a million dollar fund set up by Aviva Insurance to award monies to causes around the country that Canadians care about. Prize money is allocated based in part on the amount of votes projects receive on Aviva’s online platform. In addition to votes, ideas are judged based on the
The community is invited to support this initiative by voting for Hospice Erie Shores Campus. A link to the voting page can be found on the home page of www.leamingtonhospital.com, Leamington District Memorial Hospital Facebook page, or by visiting www.avivacommunityfund.org. Please note that to vote you must sign in first.
Don and Alyce Cleghorn with their 1955 Studebaker Starlight Coupe. Note shaved hood, ’55 Chev grille, and aluminum moon wheel covers. Cool!
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THANK YOU
Leamington Fire Services would like to take this opportunity to thank the local employers of our firefighters who allow them to leave work to attend fire calls. It is only through your co-operation that we can maintain a fire department. You are commended for your community minded spirit and attitude. We would also like to thank our firefighters and their families for their support and dedication, as well as the Salvation Army for their kind support during emergencies.
CHUCK PARSONS - Fire Chief
MIKE BRADT - Deputy Chief, Operations
MIKE CIACELLI - Deputy Chief, Public Education/Training
DERRICK CLARK - Fire Inspector
STACEY TRUSSETTER - Fire Services Clerk
Squad One
Captain Jordy Clifford
Jay Ardiel
Roger Elliott
Mike Hamilton
Tyler Gradwell
Jordan Stubbert
Jeff Simpson
Squad Two
Captain Shawn McKenzie
Tony Taouil
Squad Three
Captain Lanny Parent
Lorne Bradt
Derick Mastromatteo
Derek McCracken
Serge Bluteau
Scott McCallum
Rob Tonks
Squad Four
Captain Jerry Sleiman
Acting Captain Jeff Hutchins
• Install smoke alarms according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• The fire service recommends installing smoke alarms in all bedrooms.
• Test smoke alarms every month.
• Replace smoke alarm batteries at least once a year, and whenever the low-battery warning chirps.
• Replace smoke alarms with new ones if they are more than ten years old.
• Do not remove the battery from a smoke alarm if it activates from cooking or steam from the stove. Instead, try moving the alarm to a different location, or install a smoke alarm with a hush feature that will temporarily silence the alarm.
Todd Stahl
Dan Rino
Harvey Steinhoff
Adam Kroeker
Andy Anthony
Acting Captain Tim Weil
Clarence Terpstra
Steve Peters
George Liovas
Blaine Hildebrand
Tenants - It is against the law for tenants to remove smoke alarm batteries or tamper with smoke alarms in any way.
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Pure Flavor takes off – NASA style!
peppers for the crew members of the International Space Station (ISS). These peppers will be part of the fresh food supply delivered on the Space X-4 cargo flight.
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On Sept 21st, Space X – 4 began its cargo flight from Cape Canaveral, FL to bring supplies to ISS including a list of highly nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables. Bell Peppers are an excellent source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and folacin, all crucial parts to a balanced and healthy diet.
“We are honored to be part of this adventure to bring fresh vegetables to space,” stated Matthew Mastronardi, chief marketing officer at Pure Flavor®. “All of us at Pure Flavor® are very excited to be working with NASA in their journey to explore the universe in a healthy way.”
Early in the space program, prepared meals for astronauts in space were only available in semi-liquid form stored in specially designed packages. A few short decades later, technology has evolved and has given astronauts the ability to have more variety and better food selections, which include some fresh fruits and vegetables.
Pure Flavor® would like to thank NASA for including them in this amazing journey and look forward to other future opportunities.
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Food Service Lease Renewed
Administration recommended to Municipal Council that the lease for the food service facility in Seacliff Park be renewed.
The existing lease expired on September 30th, and the new lease will be in effect until the end of the 2017 year. The lease renewal represents a little less rent than had been anticipated, but the goal is to have it open and occupied.
2nd Leamington Scouts entering 81st year
The 2nd Leamington Scouts are entering their 81st consecutive year of youth programming in the community. For 80 years the Scouts have used the 1st Baptist Church on Fox Street as their home base, but the local group has moved this year to the Leamington United Church on John Street. Leamington 2nd Scouts Group chair John Malott
said that registration has begun, but is ongoing and anyone interested can join throughout the year.
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The 2nd Leamington Scouts includes Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Registration numbers are down, according to Malott, but he has seen the numbers dip and peak before. Registration for Scouts is $195, but is subsidized by $40 .
The numbers are down, but Malott is confident they will come back up. “We just need to let people know that we’ve moved and that we are still operating,” he said. Scouts have been in Leamington since 1934. Anyone interested in finding out more information or how to register call Malott at 519-326-6214. “We always need volunteers too, if anyone would like to get involved,” he added.
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OBITUARY
Alfreda Will
Alfreda Christina Will (nee Bailey), 93 years, passed away peacefully into eternal life on Monday, October 6, 2014 at the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Wilbur Will (1981).
Alfreda and Joe had four children, Ralph and Anna Mae Will, Joan and Ron Kettle, Bonnie and Claire Sherk, and Cindy Tallent (2006). Loving grandmother of Dennis, Darrin (2013), Derrick and Dana Will, Janan and Kevin Alles, Krista and Darin Rickeard, Tim Sherk (2013), Dana and Mark Waites, Morgin Tallent, Dan Tallent, and great-grandmother of Gracyn Will, Madison and Spencer Alles, Brett and Brady Rickeard, Avery, Carter and Luke Sherk and Mara Waites. Dear sister of Marvin (Evelyn) Bailey. Alfreda is also survived by her sister-in-law Elaine Taylor (Eugene). Predeceased by one sister, Mable Hillier, and three brothers, Clarence, Lyle and Murray Bailey. Alfreda is also predeceased by brothers-in-law Frank (Dorothy) Will and Bud (Meryle) Will. Alfreda will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mom loved her family and always had Christmas Pizza Parties and thoughtful knitted gifts for her grandchildren. For her kids, a crazy chocolate cake was always on the kitchen table. Mom was a dedicated volunteer at Leamington District Memorial Hospital and the Leamington Half Century Club. Mom was very involved in the Albuna United Church, serving in the choir, teaching Sunday School and being active in the U.C.W. She also attended Leamington United Church. Mom and Dad loved to square dance and enjoyed playing cards with many friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Sun Parlor Home for their care and compassion shown to Mom during her stay.
At Alfreda’s request, cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Hospital Foundation Hospice.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Paul Zeiter
OBITUARY
Annabelle Ruth Grant
Annabelle Ruth Grant passed away at the London Health Science Centre, Victoria Campus, on Sunday, October 5, 2014, in her 88th year.
Paul Zeiter, 77 years, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his wife and children, at Windsor Regional Hospital (Hotel Dieu) on Thursday, October 2, 2014. The cornerstone of our family, loving husband of 58 years to Freida Zeiter (nee Casper) and devoted father to Anthony (Denise), Barbara Gaspard (Valere) and David (Joanna). Forever in the hearts of his ten grandchildren, Michelle Boutros (Thomas), Monica, Helaina, Paul, Mindy, Valencia, Valere II, Tommy, Joshua, Zachary, and great-grandchild Karina Boutros. Paul will be greatly missed by his brother Joe, sisters Wadad Obeid and Josephine Jacobs. Predeceased by sisters Annie Nohra and Haifa Sleiman.
The family is most grateful for the compassionate care of the doctors, nurses and staff on the 8th floor of Windsor Regional Hospital (Hotel Dieu) and to the staff of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Dialysis Unit.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2361) on Sunday, October 5, 2014.
The funeral mass celebrating Paul’s life was held at Saint Anthony’s Parish, 280 Talbot Street East, Leamington, on Monday, October 6, 2014. Officiated by Superior Daniel Fares. Entombment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, 366 Talbot Street West, Leamington.
Donations in Paul’s memory can be made to Leamington District Memorial Hospital’s Dialysis Unit or to the church building funds of Saint Anthony’s or Saint Michael’s parishes.
Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Beloved wife of Rev. James MacKay Grant. Loved mother of Irene Dickie (Gordon) and Miriam Grant. Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Jajal) Tuhin and Laura Janzen, and great-grandmother of Oliver and Aliyah.
Arrangements entrusted to the Brock & Visser Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, 519-539-0004. A Memorial Service to be announced at a later date.
If desired, contributions to the Women’s Missionary Society or the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences at www.brockandvisser.com
OBITUARY
William Konrad
William Bernard “Bill” Konrad, 68 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
Loving husband of Maria (Heide) for 18 years. Beloved brother of Irene Thiessen (late Helmut), Rudy (Linda), Helen Derksen (Ron), Rita Enns (Ken), Henry (Peggy), Albert (Kathy), and the late Peter. Dear brotherin-law of the late John Heide (Katherina), Abram Heide (Nancy), Pete Heide (Anna), Helen Reimer (Cory). Bill will always be remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother and father Susie and Ben Konrad, and mother and father-in-law Tina and Peter Heide.
Visiting was at the Leamington Christian Centre, 98 Elliott St., Leamington, on Friday, October 3, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service to celebrate Bill’s life at 11 a.m. Pastor Dan Tamburo officiated. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Christian Centre. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631).
On the same night the Municipality of Leamington revealed its new Zamboni, veteran Flyers forward Kyle Quick revealed his scoring touch.
Quick accounted for the opening and then gamewinning goal in a 7-1 win over the visiting St. Marys Lincolns Thursday, Oct. 2, extending Leamington’s winning streak to four games. The Flyers sent an early message that they wouldn’t be taking their winless opponents for granted, taking a 3-0 lead and 20-6 shots advantage into the first intermission.
Quick opened the scoring 86 seconds after the opening faceoff, snapping a Chris Scott pass by Tyler Beattie, who had little to no chance of stopping the shot released from the right side of his net. Blaine Bechard also assisted.
Just shy of seven minutes elapsed before Quick added what stood as the game-winning tally, sending a knee-high wrist shot into the right side of the Lincolns’ net from the hash marks. Cale Allen was credited with the only helper on Quick’s second of the game and regular season. The Flyers put the power play to work from there, starting with an icelevel J.P. Grineau slap shot from 10 feet inside the St. Marys blue line. A screened Beattie couldn’t locate the puck as it skidded through the crease and grazed the inside of the right post before crossing the goal line. Zack Guilbeault and Colin Moore set up the goal, Grineau’s first of the season.
Leamington doubled its lead following 18 minutes of play in the middle frame, starting with a Kyle Perkowski wrist shot from inside the faceoff circle to the right of the net, catching Beattie slightly out of position. Matthew Opblinger and Alex Friesen drew assists. Scott added the Flyers’ second power play tally of the night, deflecting an Eric Henderson shot while parked in front of the St. Marys crease. Alex Derksen was credited with the other assist. With heavy traffic in and in front of the Lincolns’ crease, Henderson and Scott reversed roles from the previous goal to give the Flyers a 6-0 advantage. Henderson took a rebounding puck from a shot by Scott and buried it at ice level. Scott in turn took a pass from Zak Parlette.
Flyers trash Lincolns
By bryan jessop
Sean O’Brien solved Leamington goaltender Trevor Wheaton for the first and last time with 13 seconds remaining during a St. Marys power play. O’Brien tapped the puck into the net from close range after Wheaton stopped a Graham Brulotte shot.
Blake Rutckyj finished the scoring in the first minute of the third period, becoming the third Flyer on the night to score his first of the season. Guilbeault, drew Beattie’s attention as he maneuvered to the right of the St. Marys net before sending the puck to the front of the crease for Rutckyj to bury what was virtually an empty netter.
Colin Moore drew the other assist.
“It’s always nice to see distributed scoring,” noted Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “It’s great to have balance. We’ve never been dependent on one or two
Leamington finished with a 54-19 shots on net advantage and went a respectable two for four with the man advantage. St. Marys was one for three on
The Flyers had little time to savour the win, as they faced off in St. Thomas about 22 hours after shelling the Lincolns. The Flyers won the Oct. 3 game by a score of 4-3. The game seemed destined for overtime until Opblinger broke the tie with an unassisted effort as the clock ticked down to 0:03. The late goal capped a hat trick for Opblinger, who tied the score at 2-2 in the second and gave the Flyers a 3-2 advantage earlier in the third. Cale Phibbs tied the game at 11 late in the first frame.
With the 2014-15 season nearly a full month old, a number of Western Conference squads find themselves in unfamiliar positions within the standings. The Sarnia Legionnaires, with a 9-0-0 start, have already built a six-point cushion over the Flyers and LaSalle Vipers in the race for first, while last season’s last-place Lambton Shores Predators are an even 3-3-
0 to become a middle-of-the-pack team. London, meanwhile, stumbled to a 2-6-0 start to lie only two
points ahead of ninth-place St. Marys. “London’s younger than they’ve ever been, but they’ll be there in the thick of it when all is said and done,” Piroski said. “They’ve got a big area to draw from and they’ll pick up some experience as the season moves along.”
Rest of the West
The month of October began with a battle between the conference’s two undefeated teams, with Sarnia preserving its perfect record via a 7-2 victory against the LaSalle Vipers. Also on Wednesday, Chatham nipped the London Nationals 2-1.
The Strathroy Rockets gave Sarnia a scare on Thursday, but within eight seconds, a 2-1 deficit became a 3-2 win for the hosting Legionnaires. While the Flyers took on the Stars, the Lambton Shores Predators earned a 4-2 win against St. Marys. Saturday matches included a 7-1 win for LaSalle over Lambton Shores while Strathroy defeated St. Thomas 4-3. On Sunday, Chatham handed a 6-0 loss to the Lincolns.
Upcoming Home Games:
oct 9 vs strathroy 7:10PM
oct 16 vs chatham 7:10PM
Upcoming away Games: sun oct 12 vs chatham 7:00PM wed oct 15 vs london 7:30PM
Kyle Perkowski handles the puck in the Lincolns’ zone during the first period of a Thursday, Oct. 2 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. Perkowski scored once in his team’s 7-1 victory. (Sun photo)
Alex Derksen of the Flyers fires a shot at the St. Marys net during the first period of a Thursday, Oct. 2 GOJHL match at Heinz Arena. Derksen had an assist in his team’s 7-1 win.(Sunphoto)
Leamington’s Alex Friesen tries to jam the puck past Lincolns’ goalie Tyler Beattie during the opening period of a Thursday, Oct. 2 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. Friesen had an assist in his team’s 7-1 win. (Sun photo)
Girls hockey league begins play
The Naples Pizza Southpoint Stars Bantam girls hockey team kicked off their hockey season with two big wins.
On Saturday night the Lady Stars travelled to LaSalle where they got down early by two goals then replied with five straight goals to win the game 5-2. Connie Wiebe and Kelsey Almasi each scored two goals with Cassie Bluhm scoring one. Notching the assists were Shelby Hunter (2) and Connie Wiebe. Caitlyn Preston was outstanding in net for the Stars.
On Sunday afternoon the Naples Pizza Southpoint Bantam Stars faced a strong team from Tecumseh. The Lady Stars battled hard and came away with a big 2-1 win. Brienne Mastronardi and Connie Wiebe scored for Southpoint with assists going to Kaylie Goodchild, Cameron Mantha and Raine Schiefer. Caitlyn Preston was solid in net holding Tecumseh to just a single tally!
The Community Trophy Southpoint Atom Stars began their season Sunday afternoon entertaining the Essex Thunder. The Lady Stars played amazing, outshooting and outplaying the Thunder for most of the game. Essex took advantage of a few breakaways to win this game 5-2. Alessia West and Ava Hildebrandt scored for the Stars with assists going to Evan Gualtieri and Adriana West. Paige Derbyshire made several great saves in net for her team!
The Kinsmen Southpoint Intermediate Stars welcomed Lakehore to the Heinz Rink on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Stars scored the first goal of the game on a power play with just three minutes remaining in the contest. Lakeshore scored with one minute left
in the game to make the final a 1-1 tie. Taylor Babkirk scored the lone Stars goal with Lea Marshall and Kayla Collison scoring the
assists. Shayna “The Wall” Augustine was spectacular between the pipes holding the Lightning to a single tally.
Caitlyn Preston had a solid performance for the Southpoint Naples Pizza Bantam team.
Juliene Mastronardi draws the attention of three Brennan Cardinals as she seeks out a teammate to pass the ball to during a Tuesday, Sept. 30 senior girls basketball game at LDSS. The Lions fell behind early and despite a strong fourth quarter, lost 35-24. Morgan Willms led Leamington with eight points.
Kings, Admirals nip Sharks
By Bryan Jessop
A productive four-game stint was followed by a less-than-productive threegame skid for the Wheatley Sharks.
Following a 5-1 loss in Essex that capped five games in seven days, the Sharks suffered a 5-4 shootout loss in Dresden before heading home for a 3-2
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WRONG FOR EACH OTHER
Dates: Friday, October 17 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October l8 and 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October l9 and 26 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 for adults and seniors. $10 dollars for students. (Not recommended for any student under the age of fourteen.
WRONG FOR EACH OTHER is the story of Rudy and Norah, two people who once fell in love, got married and then got divorced. Years later, they have a chance meeting in a restaurant, and reminisce about their past. It is interesting how the restaurant scenes are centre stage. All of the flashbacks dealing with their relationship are on stage right and stage left. Gord Willms has built an interesting moving stage which allows the Audience to see the flashbacks without being blocked by the restaurant scene. Confused? You’ll just have to come out and see the play to understand how beautifully it works.
The play is not a musical. It is a romantic comedy. The two actors, Allison Still and Scott Berry, are doing an incredible job bringing the characters of Norah and Rudy to life. They both live in Leamington and have been rehearsing three times a week at The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place.
Please buy your tickets soon, so that you won’t be disappointed as some of you were when we sold out for STEEL MAGNOLIAS and CALENDAR GIRLS. Tickets for Leamington residents can be purchased at Thomson Guardian Pharmacy, 20 Talbot Street East, Leamington. Tickets for Kingsville residents can be purchased at the Mary Kathryn Shop, 10 Main St., West, Kingsville. Tickets for Wheatley residents can be purchased at The Party & Discount Store, 8 Talbot St., Wheatley. For those of you unable to go to these ticket outlets, please phone 519326-8805 and order your tickets which will then be put aside for you to pick up the night of the performance. Tickets will also be available at The Bank Theatre the nights of the performance.
Monday, October 20th ...
Please plan on having lunch or dinner at the A-1 Chinese Restaurant at the corner of Erie Street and Seacliffe Drive, Leamington. This is a great fundraiser for which we are extremely grateful. This is how it works. Fifty-five per cent of the cost of your meal will be donated to The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place. That includes the buffet, items from the menu and even take-out. For those of you allergic to MSG, there is a solution. Just order off the menu instead of choosing the buffet. That way you can tell your waitress to exclude any MSG from your order. Last October, we received a donation from the A-1 Restaurant for one thousand and seventy-six dollars. Please help us increase that amount to two thousand this year. Expect to see some very interesting Halloween characters at the door and throughout the restaurant.
Musical Series at The Bank Theatre
Saturday,
November lst - Bill Bynum and Co.
When: 7:00 p.m. Cost: $15.
Although a Detroit native, Bill’s musical roots are in the South. Bill grew up listening to artists like Johnny Cash and Buck Owens. Detroit rock drove Bill’s early musical career, but in 1999, Bill turned on the radio and heard “Yours Forever Blue” by Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band. From that moment on, he found himself with a nonstop desire to hear and play those songs. Soon he was writing them too. Bill lives for the joy of entertaining his audience. A true showman! Tickets available at Thomson Guardian Pharmacy, 20 Talbot Street East, Leamington.
home-ice loss to the Amherstburg Admirals.
Saturday’s home game ended with the Sharks settling for a one-for-six success rate on the power play while the Admirals went one for two. Wheatley never trailed by more than a goal and mustered 31 shots compared to their guests’ 35, but continued to make costly game-changing errors.
“It’s been a matter of making avoidable mistakes for the past three games now,” said Sharks head coach Ken Galerno. “Basically, we’re making mistakes and the other teams are capitalizing. That’s what Amherstburg
did. The effort was there, but the intelligence was not.
With Mondays and Thursdays now serving as the two non-game nights for the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ league, the Sharks have had only one game night off from Sept. 24 to Oct. 4. Galerno, however, did not offer the busy schedule as an excuse for his team to have collected only one point in its last three contests.
“We were lucky to get away with one point,” he said in reference to the Friday, Oct. 3 match in Dresden. “One quarter of the season is over. Do we hit the panic button? No. Are we concerned? Yes, and we start dealing with it today (Sunday, Oct. 5) at practice.”
Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com
WEDNESDAYS, UNTIL NOVEMBER 19 - Family Story
Time - 10:30 a.m. A program for families of parents with children under 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Ages 5 years old & under & caregiver. Register online or at the library.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 – Free Sacred Concerts by the Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. KSOC is the musical arm of Music Mission Kiev. Sacred music from the Ukraine and stories of God's grace from the former USSR. A musical arm of Music Mission Kiev. Canadians will be thrilled with sacred music from the former USSR. Free will offering to support the ministry to Ukrainians.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 4:00 p.m., St. John's Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Meal delivery to shutins within the Leamington, Wheatley, Kingsville areas only. Transporation is available if required. No cost or obligation. RSVP by Oct. 10 to 519-326-3111.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 - Essex
Branch Ontario Genealogical Society October Public Meeting, 7:00 p.m. (note change of day for Thanksgiving holiday) "The Enrolled Pensioners of Amherstburg" presented by Debra Honor. During the 1850’s the British government did not need as many soldiers to protect her empire. So the government came up with a plan to have old soldiers with good conduct be settled in areas of the colonies where they might be needed to defend the settlers. Some plans failed but the one in Amherstburg and Penetanguishene were successful. Join us and find out why. Windsor Public Library, lower level, 850 Ouellette Avenue, www.ogs.on.ca/essex.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15South Essex Community Council Adult Day Away Program will host an Open House 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., at the Sun Parlor Home for Seniors, 175 Talbot. St. E., Leamington. All are welcome for refreshments, free tours and to learn about the local Adult Day Program. For info call 519-3268629 or vist www.secc.on.ca.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15Leamington Horticultural Society’s monthly general meet-
The Admirals’ Dan Matoski scored the only goal of the opening frame on Saturday in an unassisted effort. Jimmy Ciacelli evened the score on a power play with helpers credited to Brendon Anger and Frankie Ciacelli after about four minutes of play in the second period. The deadlock lasted about six-and-a-half minutes before Mark Sobocan beat Sharks netminder Adam Leboeuf at roughly mid period. Jimmy Ciacelli again evened the score, this time at even strength with 71 seconds left in the second.
Frankie Ciacelli drew the only assist.
Chad Copeland came up with the game winner less than three minutes into the third to seal the win and achieve retribution for a 4-2
come-from-behind Sharks win in Amherstburg six days earlier.
ing, 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church. Guest speaker: Sarah Rupert, Naturalist at Point Pelee National Park. Topic: Establishing habitat for wildlife. Attendance is free. Guests are welcome. Light refreshments served. For more info call Ken Clark 519325-0769.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 - Join us for a screening of “Red Light Green Light”, a film about the prevention of sex trafficking in Canada and throughout the world. At Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church, 1408 Deer Run Road, Leamington. Intended for a mature audience, viewer discretion is advised.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., 9 John St. Leamington United Church welcomes those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25Leamington Farmers Market Hallooween Haunt, 9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Hay rides on the track. Pumpkin decorating (register at front desk by October 18).
Haunted Halloween Games, Trick or Treating, Colouring Contest (Sept. 27 - Oct. 18), ages 0-3, 4-7, 8-12. Come on out for a Spooktacular day!
Jimmy Ciacelli and Shawn Hope built a 2-0 lead for the Sharks going into the first intermission Friday in Dresden on feeds from Scott Florence and then Michael Travis and Dylan Enns. Ross Krieger and Jim McKinlay each netted power play minutes within the first five minutes and three seconds of the middle stanza to knot the score up at 2-2. Veteran Sharks defenseman Anger then potted two in a row for another two-goal Sharks lead, first on passes from Austin Thompson and Antonio Ciampa and then from Scott Florence and fellow blueliner Mike Reid. The Kings owned the third period with a 16-9 shots advantage and goals from Taylor Sisson and Derek Daly to force overtime. An extra five minutes solved nothing, forcing Sharks goalie Conner MacKinnon and the Kings’ Steven Taylor to face shootout selections. Anger and Thompson were unsuccessful as first and third shooters for the Sharks while Florence found the back of the Dresden net as the second shooter. Daly and Liberty beat MacKinnon as first and third shooters while Krieger was denied as second shooter. Dresden outshot Wheatley 37-33 while going four for nine on the power play. The Sharks were one for five on the man advantage. League-leading Essex downed the Sharks on Tuesday of last week 5-1 on tallies by Daniel Slipchuk, Eric Shaw, Scott Bromley, Nick Mainella and Phil Janikowski. Frankie Ciacelli evened the score at 1-1 on feeds from Florence and Brian Johnson late in the second period. Leboeuf stopped 46 of 51 shots while Colin Lauzon steered aside all but one of 20. Essex was one for four on the power play while the Sharks went one for six.
The next Sharks home game will be played Saturday, Oct. 11 against the Lakeshore Canadiens, starting at 7 p.m.
Austin Thompson of the Sharks looks for a teammate to take a pass from behind the Admirals’ net while Cheech Donato keeps a close eye on him during a Friday, Sept. 5 exhibition game at Wheatley Area Arena. The Sharks hosted the Admirals for the first time in the 2014-15 regular season Saturday, Oct. 4, where the Admirals won 3-2 in regulation.
Rules are rules
BRYAN JESSOP
During a high school English Literature class, we read a story of Greek mythology called Antigone, named for the daughter of Oedipus and sister of Eteocles and Polynices. The two brothers split leadership over Thebes once their father exiled himself after discovering he married his mother.
Jessop’s Journal
Eteocles and Polynices start fighting over who should call the shots shortly after Creon hands them the throne. Eventually, they agree to take turns as king over one-year increments, but Eteocles tells his brother to get bent once it becomes time for Polynices to take the crown. A little miffed by the situation, Polynices gathers an army and declares war against his brother.
Both die in the ensuing battle, once again leaving Creon at the helm. Creon, who agreed to take control of the city after Oedipus gave himself the boot, decides to give Eteocles a burial with full honours while Polynices is literally left to rot in the noon-day sun. Although both brothers were far cries from ideal role models, Creon has to set an example by treating one as a hero and the other a degenerate criminal. Despite the enactment of legislation declaring that trying to bury Polynices was a crime punishable by death, Antigone stubbornly and repeatedly tried to give him a proper burial, fearing that his soul would be left to eternally wander aimlessly through the afterlife. Creon practically begs his niece to knock it off, explaining that he really, really, really doesn’t want to have her executed. In private, he even admits that the law he’s upholding is asinine, but hey — rules are rules.
Creon eventually has her entombed alive. Afterwards, however, he is persuaded to bury the less-than-fragrant Polynices. He then trots off to the tomb to share the good news and release Antigone, only to find that she has hanged herself.
In the modern-day real world, there are no shortage of rules that are ignored by both the general public and officials responsible for upholding them. In Owensboro, Kentucky, it is unlawful for a woman to purchase a hat without her husband’s permission. I feel safe in assuming that Owensboro Police Department cops frequently turn a blind eye when this offense takes place.
Until recently, Ontario Hockey Association referees were known to do the same regarding GRM 62 — a player removing his helmet or undoing his chin strap during a game or stoppage of play. The rule makes sense as a means of avoiding fights and injuries. Anyone who knows hockey is aware of the fact that removing your helmet or unbuttoning your chin strap is akin to the medieval tradition of removing your glove and throwing it to the feet of another person as a means of challenging him to a duel. There were, of course, instances when game officials would let it slide. Wiping sweat off one’s forehead, heading off the ice to start an intermission, etc. The GRM 62 amendment was put in effect on Oct. 16 of last year. Until very recently, there were unspoken, unwritten exceptions to it as mentioned above.
Following the Thursday, Sept. 25 match between the Leamington Flyers and London Nationals, the benches of both teams customarily emptied onto the ice — Leamington’s to congratulate goalie Michael Barrett on a well-earned win
and London’s to let netminder Justin Tugwell know that he performed well despite the loss. Flyers’ back-up goalie Trevor Wheaton and Nationals’ backup goalie Logan Ferrington were each handed a one-game suspension for removing their helmets.
No, they did not challenge each other to a fight — I’m sure both were oblivious to the other’s presence on the ice.
Sure, there’s the concern of safety, but these weren’t twoyear-olds stepping out onto the ice for the first time. They’re both 19 years of age — adults who are old enough to drive, vote and consume alcohol while also being blessed with the motor skills to avoid a sudden spill onto the cold, hard ice.
But rules are rules.
Actually, GRM 62 — the Removal of the Helmet Policy — with its nearly year-old amendment, reads: “Any player that undoes his chinstrap or removes his helmet (while on the ice), or undoes the chinstrap or removes the helmet of another player (while on the ice) at time during play, or at a stoppage in play shall be assessed a Gross Misconduct for removal of the helmet.”
Funny thing is, Wheaton and Ferrington both removed their helmets AFTER the game ended, not “at time during play” or “at a stoppage in play.” Maybe I’m splitting hairs, but hey, rules are rules.
The same thing happened to Fort Erie Meteors goalie Liam Conway at the end of a Sept. 26 game against Niagara Falls. Ditto for Stratford Cullitons netminder Nick Redman after the final buzzer of a Sept. 27 game against Brantford. Care to guess how Conner Hall of the Elmira Sugar Kings and Craig Martini of the Guelph Hurricanes earned onegame suspensions after a Sept. 27 game between their teams
ended? Yeah, the list goes on and on.
So what happens when a goalie lifts his facemask during a stoppage of play for a swig of water or to wipe melting ice off his face after getting “snowed?” Does he really deserve the same punishment as a couple players who drop their gloves and actually start throwing punches?
How long before 12 players are suspended simultaneously for removing their helmets for the playing of the national anthem? You might think it won’t happen because that takes place BEFORE the game. Well, so does the pre-game warm-up, yet warnings have already been issued for having loose chin straps at that time.
Rules are rules.
Novice Majors lose to Belle River
The second game of the season for the Thiessen Orchards Southpoint Novice Majors was played in Belle River on Sept. 14. Despite some very intense defense work from Nash Poisson, Ben Recker and Carson Murracas, the Novice Majors had a hard-fought 8-1 game. Southpoint’s goal came in the third period with assists from Tristan Pillon and Cameron Arquette. There were also some pretty impressive saves by goalie Erik Heinz. Great effort by forwards Andrew Marchand and Aidan Brown.
The team may have lost the game but not their team spirit. Way to go, team!
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Senior golfers hold closing day
On Sept. 29, 59 golfers along with 20 invited guests enjoyed the final golf event of the season for the Erie Shores senior league. The format was a scrumble where all 4 golfers tee up and take the best drive. They all golf from that drive until their ball enters the hole, thus counting all 4 golfers shots. The prizes were awarded as member golfers and guest golfers.
The winning guest golf teams, with each player collecting $10, were Frank Dick, Alden Warner, Matt Dick and Greg Campbell. Tied with them were George Turnbull, Bob Dick, Ejaz Quresi and Ed Thiessen who also got $10 each.
The winning senior members team at $12 each were Ken Luxford, Bob Dick, Gary Alderson, and Frank Gow.
Second place, at $6 each, went to Bill Conn, Frank Mazzara, Willy Patkau, Tom Miehl and Wray Polluck.
Under the scrumble format, 23 golfers broke the 80 barrier. Four of these golfers tied at 75. They were Bill Conn, Gord Anderson, Kevin Shaften and Dave Wilkinson. Great shooting, everyone. Several birdies were made and 2 golfers each managed to putt 3 in. They were Mike Wright and Mike Cloutier. Way to go, Mikes.
50/50 winners: Lloyd Owens ($25) and Willy Patkau ($15).
Closest to pin: Bob Sutherland on #3 ($20) and Jim May on #16 ($20).
Longest putt: George Turnbull on #9 ($20) and Lloyd Owens on #18 ($18).
The seniors league would like to thank the executive, Ken Luxford, Gary Alderson, George Turnbull and Bob Park, for all the hard work they put in this season. They have a great system going. Each one knows his job and they make it look easy. GREAT JOB, GUYS.
The league would also like to thank the staff at the Flamingo’s Restaurant for their great service, not just closing day but throughout the golf season. Enjoy the rest of the golf season that is left. Hope to see you out next year for the senior league, and this includes any new golfers who might want to join.
Southpoint Capitals’ Nicholas Mastromatteo (#20) won the face off in a Sept. 27 game versus Tecumseh Eagles.
Novice AE improving with every game
On Saturday, Sept. 27 the Scotiabank Southpoint Capitals Novice AE team played host to the Tecumseh Shore-
line Eagles.
The Eagles were quick to score but it did not stop Tyler Franklin and Max
Youssef from playing tough defensively and blocking a few for the Caps.
Jack Thomas held strong between the posts, giving it his all, and even reflected a few shots off the mask.
In the second period, Mateo Santos, Owen Pimentel and Megan Derbyshire played a tough and flexible game for the Capitals.
The third period began with a great chance by Abby Mazzella who took a quick shot but was stopped by the Eagles goalie.
The Eagles took the win, but it is great seeing the team improve with every game!
RFH Midgets lose in Amherstburg
Sun. Oct. 5 the Reid Funeral Home (RFH) Southpoint Midgets played in Amherstburg. The Caps came into this game shorthanded due to injury and suspension, so they called upon a pair of Midget AE highly-touted prospects in Jack Towle and Zack Dillen to help fill the void up front.
The Capitals took an early lead off a point shot from DJ Wales that was hammered home by Devon Dawson off the rebound.
A’burg replied with 2 of their own before the end of the first, taking a 2-1 lead going into the second.
The home team and the RFH Midgets exchanged second period goals with the Stars getting an additional marker before the end of the second. A Southpoint power play goal was tipped in by Bailey Loveless off a Noah Nassif shot.
A’burg added one more in the third, making the final score 5-2. Jimmy McClellan played a decent game between the pipes for the Caps in the loss. Come out and support your local minor hockey teams!
Thursday night men’s golf league wraps up season
The Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League wrapped up another season with its Awards Night and Banquet at the Erie Shores Golf Club last Thursday, Oct. 2. It is Essex County’s longest running league that has now been operating at Erie Shores for 50 years.
The new champions this year were Team Lee Trevino featuring Albert Jenkins, Bob Dick, Derrick Hutchins, Gary McRae, Jack Martin, Ken Piper, Mel Pace, Richard Lowes, Roger Cote, Paul Driedger and Harry Garbarino.
Their 127-point total left them 11 points ahead of Team Bobby Jones who finished in second place with 116. Members of the Jones team included Brian Humphreys, Dave Owens, Bill Slater, Pete Neufeld, Bill Baker, Brian Plumb, Dave Seaton, Terry Shields, Tom Heinz, Will Peters, Chris Warkentin and Steve O’Hara.
Rounding out the top three finishers with 114 points this year was Team Sam Snead whose members included Richard Reive, Ward Hutchins, John Penner, Brendan Cornies, Doug Hinchcliffe. George Schiefer, Joe Oswald, Vic Tiessen, Pete Wolters, Tyler Hicks and Matt Baird.
After nearly a whole season of weekly help and direction from Joel Epp in the Pro Shop, new head CPGA Professional Ryan Peltier has admirably taken over and led the charge during the past few weeks. Assisted by Starter Larry Stull, over the course of the year, Dave Owens, Brandon Cornies and Quinton Loop from the Pro Shop have also made the League run smoothly.
The golf course itself was a beauty to be seen, as always, manicured and groomed to perfection by Greens Superintendent Mike Toth and his staff.
The success of the men’s Thursday night league was made possible by the 120 golfers who joined up and played this year. Comprised of members and non-members of Erie Shores, the league begins golfing on the first Thursday of May and each following Thursday until the end of September. If you would to join the League next year, simply call the Pro Shop at 519-326-4231, ext. 21.
Novice Majors have impressive tournament start
Thiessen Orchards Southpoint Novice Majors had an impressive start in their first tournament of the season, the Essex Early Bird Tournament Sept. 18-20.
In the first game they played Essex in Essex. The team scored three goals in the first period alone. The first was by Vito-Anthony Alfano with assists from Jak Thiessen and Owen Matthews. The second goal was by Jak Thiessen. The third goal was again put in the net by Vito-Anthony Alfano with assists from Owen Matthews and Jak Thiessen. The second period saw two more goals, the first by Owen Matthews with an assist from Jak Thiessen, and the second goal was by Vito-Anthony Alfano with assists from Jak Thiessen and Owen Matthews. In the third period they scored one more goal, this time by Cameron Arquette with assists from Tristan Pillon and Carson Murracas. The final score was 6-6! Great goaltending by both Aidan Brown and Erik Heinz. What an intense game that had fans on the edge of their seats!
The next game was against Amherstburg in Essex. Southpoint’s only goal was by VitoAnthony Alfano with assists from Andrew Marchand and Carter Murracas. It was a tough game but the players held their heads high and fought hard. Great interceptions were made by defence Aliya Price, Nash Poisson, Tiago Ribeiro and Ben Recker. The final score was 8-1.
The third game of the tournament was against Burlington in South Windsor and saw the players and goalies rally hard. Southpoint scored two goals in this game, both by VitoAnthony Alfano in the second and third periods. Significant attempts were made by forwards Kyle MacMillon and Nathan Ribble. The final score was 8-2.
Team Lee Trevino was the winner of this year’s Erie Shores Thursday Night Men’s League Championship. Team members, as they appear from left to right: Gary McRae, Jack Martin, Paul Driedger, Richard Lowes, Albert Jenkins (holding the Canadian Tire - Ron Campbell Trophy), Bob Dick, Roger Cote, Derrick Hutchins and Ken Piper. Absent from the photo are Mel Pace and Harry Garbarino. (Submitted photo)
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Union Gas Limited has applied to the Ontario Energy Board to increase its natural gas rates effective January 1, 2015. Under the proposal, an average residential customer of Union Gas in Southern Ontario (from Windsor to Hamilton) would see an increase ranging from $2 to $3 to the annual bill. Residential customers in all the other areas served by Union Gas would see an increase ranging from $3 to $5 to their average annual bill. Other customers, including businesses, may also be affected.
The requested rate increase is set using a formula previously approved by the Board for the period 2014-2018. The formula is tied to inflation and other factors intended to promote efficiency.
THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a public hearing to consider Union Gas’ request. We will question the company on its case for a rate change. We will also hear arguments from individuals and from groups that represent Union Gas customers. At the end of this hearing, the OEB will decide what, if any, rate changes will be allowed.
The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost.
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You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process. You can:
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• become an active participant (called an intervenor). Apply by October 20, 2014 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding.
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Our file number for this case is EB-2014-0271. To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file letters or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case please enter that file number at the OEB website: www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/notice. You can also phone our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727 with any questions.
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There are two types of OEB hearings – oral and written. The OEB will determine at a later date whether to proceed by way of a written or oral hearing.
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If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. However, your personal telephone number, home address and email address will be removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public. If you apply to become an intervenor, all information will be public.
This rate hearing will be held under section 36 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, S.O. 1998 c.15 (Schedule B).
Novices defeat Essex
The Southpoint Novice team, sponsored by Caravan Kids/Leamington Chrysler, is off to a great start winning an exciting game against Essex Black!
Zander Grilo was on fire and started the first period with a hat trick!
It was 4-4 going into the second period. Coleton Selwood put two goals in for Southpoint with assists from Alessia West and Daesa Minaudo. It was back and forth all game. Daesa Minaudo scored her first goal to tie it up in the second period. Grant Symons did an awesome job in net and made some amazing saves! The second period ended in a 6-6 tie. Neither team was giving up! Essex scored the first goal in the third period. Caravan Kids defensemen Joel Stockwell, Adriana West and Nikolas Beaudoin were not giving Essex any more chances to score. Grilo scored another goal to tie it up. Selwood put in another to secure the lead for the Caravan Kids. With the help of Danika Romanyk and Kaylie MacInnis, Grilo scored another one. Essex came back with one more goal but it wasn’t enough. The Caravan Kids won 9-8. Great way to start the season, team!
Atom Majors hold their own
This past weekend saw the F.M. Nassif Atom Majors play some stiff competition with a home game against the Windsor Jr. Spits on Saturday and travelling to Tecumseh on Sunday to take on the Eagles. Southpoint held their own against two ‘AA’ teams but came up short with a couple of losses. The coaches are proud of the way the Capitals are coming along by staying in the games against higher ranked opponents. Saturday the Caps got behind early and had chances to
climb back in it, but the team was shut down by strong defensive play by the Windsor team. Sunday the team was hampered by lopsided penalty calls and they played short-handed against the Eagles of Tecumseh in the middle and third period. No games are scheduled until after Thanksgiving for the F.M. Nassif Atom Majors. Time to regroup with some extra practice and gear up for a game against Erie N. Shore on Oct. 17. Should be a good one!
Peewee Minors win second in Ann Arbor tourney
Spraytec Peewee Minors traveled to Ann Arbor for the Big Bear Flatwater Tournament.
The weekend tournament started Friday against KVHA Raiders. The team played like a well-oiled machine. Goalie for this game was Nash Perry.
Joel Stockwell, Nikolas Beaudoin, Danika Romanyk and Kaylie MacInnis. Front
Spraytec Peewee Minors, front row: Thomas Chauvin, Austin Neufeld, Alex Jadischke, Joshua Saad, Nate Pilmer, Brennan Pulley, Evan Ouellette, Caleb Babkirk. Middle row: Michael Vida, Adam Zylstra, Troy Tiessen, Nash Perry, Noel Hodgson, Thomas Jennings. Back row: Coaches Tim Vida, Wheaton Mouck, John Ford, Nick Neufeld, Chris Babkirk. (Submitted photo)
Caravan Kids - Leamington Chrysler Southpoint Novices, back row left to right: Zander Grilo,
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league results for Sept. 22.
Games Over 200: Willy Fittler 220, Jack Valade 258-212214, Gary Garnham 210, Ernie Purr 232, Aaron Dickau 222-213-229, Kevin Kosempel 203, Chris Kosempel 225, Claudio Sabelli 207, Dan Dalimonte 211.
Series Over 550: Willy Fittler 557, Jack Valade 684, Gary Garnham 592, Ernie Purr 567, Manfred Dickau 555, Aaron Dickau 664, Kevin Kosempel 566.
Forty-seven golfers managed 71 aces on Oct. 2 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
Sharing the ace parade lead with 4 each were Eunice Cascadden, Frank Lasi, Morley Scratch and Mary Anne Vickery. Dropping 3 each were Iggy Arner, Caroline Ascott, Laurie Hylton, Cam Keith, Bill Mayville, Andy Orsini, Mavis Rutter, Barry Sweet and Doug Vickery. Two fell for Mike Binder, Ken Brook, Ethel Ferguson, Gary Honey, John Murphy, Al Rutter, Art Sweet and Rose Taylor. Contributing 1 each were Jim Allan, Herb Ascott, Mary Binder, Kathy Bradley, Eleanor Brook, Pete Daudlin, Lloyd Honey, Lois Hudvagner, Tony Hudvagner, Eva Kah, Julia Kos and Barb Murphy.
An impressive score of 16 for 9 holes was accomplished by Frank Lasi, followed closely with 17 by Ken Brook, Andy Orsini (2) and Mary Anne Vickery. 18 was recorded by Gary Honey, Mike Binder, Bill Mayville, Moe Scratch, Laurie Hylton, Mavis Rutter, Andy Orsini, Cam Keith, Iggy Arner, Eleanor Brook, Lloyd Honey and Doug Vickery.
A strong 35 for 18 holes was delivered by Andy Orsini. Close on his heels with 36 was Mary Anne Vickery. Notching 37 were Bill Mayville, Laurie Hylton and Doug Vickery. Ken Brook (2), Moe Scratch, Mavis Rutter, Andy Orsini, Frank Lasi and Lloyd Honey each scored a 38.
Andy Orsini, with a tidy 73, took the honors as low score for 36 holes. Rounding out the scoring were Ken Brook and Bill Mayville with 76, Frank Lasi with 77 and Moe Scratch, Laurie Hylton, Mary Anne Vickery and Lloyd Honey with 78.
Team Kings secured 1st place with a 236 (Frank Lasi, Al Stockwell, Lloyd Honey). Team 4’s 234 (Barry Sweet, Herb Ascott, Moe Scratch) was good enough for 2nd place, while Team 8’s 240 (Andy Orsini, Gerrit Vriesen, Mary Anne Vickery) nailed down 3rd place.
League play continues Oct. 9, 9:30 a.m., at Colasanti’s.
Cool weather for TT senior golfers
By Bob McLean
The golf season is winding down for the Tuesday senior league at Talbot Trail. On Sept. 30 there were 41 participants who played despite the rather cool weather.
The whole senior league wishes 93-year-old Linus Bachmeier a speedy recovery. He is now home from the hospital and relaxing. The league members hope to see you back playing golf with them next year, Linus. You’re a tremendous inspiration to all.
The unshakeable Jim Hawrylyk led the 50-69y division again with another terrific score of 38. Bill Ward placed second with his excellent 40. Third place went to Dave Dent who fired a superb 42. Very solid rounds of 43 came from Herb Reid, Rick Thompson and John Liddell.
In the 60-69y division, Bob Lee earned an impressive 41 to take first spot. Both Paul R. Brown and Vic Reynaert fired outstanding 42s to earn second place. Neil Adamson and Tom Hyatt scored very solid 44s. Homer Vandervecht and Ken MacPherson produced very praiseworthy 45s. Other satisfying results that were less than 50 came from Eugene Abbruzzese, Walter Balsam, Pete Daudlin and Carl Robinson.
In the 80-85y grouping Murray Knox fired a sweet nifty 50 to lead his division. Hadley Pinch and Bill Westrop both produced very praiseworthy 53 and 54 scores respectively. Gerry Becigneul and Dave Krueger also earned very satisfying results. Two of the super seniors played despite the challenging cool weather. Dick MacKenzie shot a fantastic 48, and Al Stockwell played very well to finish a few shots back of Dick.
The long putt winner was Richard Humber, and the closest to the pin victor was Bill Ward.
Murray Knox has done an excellent job of keeping the weekly scoring statistics. Everyone can see their scoring averages posted on the board near the washrooms. When the members learn their scoring averages for the season, they can set a new target to better or attain next year. Hopefully, I didn’t omit anyone’s name who should be listed. If so, I extend my apology to you in advance!
The lowest five averages in the 50-69y division were: Jim Hawrylyk 36.4, Jim Pearson 40.4, Jerry Omstead 41.0, Bob McLean 41.6 and Steve Price 41.9.
In the 70-79 y division the lowest five averages came from these players: Vic Reynaert 41.5, Mike Wright 42.0, Joe Vertel 42.6, Neil Adamson 43.0 and Homer Vandervecht 43.9.
In the 80-85 y grouping the results were: Dave La Bonte 47.1, Ed Woelk 47.8, Murray Knox 48.5, Bob Freure 48.9 and Dave Krueger 50.1.
The top three super seniors were: Dick Mackenzie 47.0, Orville Ellwood 53.8 and Linus Bachmeier 54.5. Bill Hutchinson, Ray Allen, Jim Ascott, Al Stockwell and John Dick also did very well.
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PERSONNEL by Elsie 5923 Tecumseh Rd E Windsor
PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.00/hr, 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd. 18 Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via: email pinnaclejobs@hotmail.com or fax: 519-326-9253. No experience or education required.
GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER wanted. Wages $11/hour. Min. 40+ hours Mon-Sat. Must be able to maintain attendance, vital for harvesting. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 40 lbs, working in hot conditions. Send resume to: Ingratta Farms, 341 Morse Road, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519-326-1082. oc1-22
LITTLE CAESARS IS looking to fill 1 or 2 part-time positions. Apply in person with resume. 91 Erie Street South, Leamington. oc1-15
2078 Talbot Rd.Ruthven ON GREENHOUSE GENERAL LABOUR
Starting January 5, 2015. Physically demanding, standing for long hours, hot conditions, work Saturdays, 40+ hrs. $11/hour. Apply In Person Mon. thru Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
IS LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED DIESEL ENGINE MECHANIC
Candidates for this position should be experienced in engine rebuilds, engine diagnostics, electrical systems & wiring schematic comprehension. Must also possess computer skills.
Employer offers competitive salary based on employee credentials, steady work load and friendly work environment.
Please email resume to: jason@cfgroups.com
TECHNICIAN WANTED. HIRINGimmediately for full time or part time technician for assembly of electronic control panels and related sensors. Experience preferred in electronics or electrical field. Experience in any machine building is a benefit. Will train on site for assembly panels and systems in our shop. 40 hours a week. $15 to $20 per hour, depending on experience. Apply by calling 519-3246500 for appointment and interview. oc8
GENERAL GREENHOUSE
LABOUR: Full time and full time part time positions available. 48-60 hours per week. Weekends/holidays. Physically demanding work load, lifting required, hot humid environment. Minimum wage to start. Apply by fax: 519-326-6702 or e-mail: hriprfms@gmail.com. se24-oc15
STURGEON WOODS RV -
Looking for experienced handy man/maintenance person for full time position. Fax resume to 519-3266567. se10-tf
FISH VESSEL DECKHAND
– Term Employment: 10 months. Salary $2,898.13 a month. Prepare gill nets and operate fishing gear to catch fish. Clean, sort and pack fish in ice and stow catch. 3-4 years of work experience. Apply by sending CV at sacofish@mnsi.net or drop it off at Saco Fisheries Ltd. - 21116 Erie Street South, Wheatley, Ontario. oc1-22
Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible.
The wage rate is $11.00 for 44.0 hours per week.
You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment.
No education or experience is required.
Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca
APOLLO FARMS
Greenhouse general labour positions available Variable hours, Mon-Sat, including Sunday during peak harvest periods. $11.00, 60+ hours. Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com
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Enthusiastic, highly motivated, customer service orientated, organized individual needed in a fast paced restaurant.
All applicants must complete an application for employment prior to the closing date. Application forms can be obtained at the municipal office or found online at www.kingsville.ca Applications must be submitted to:Town of Kingsville Human Resources Department 2021 Division Rd. North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 No later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014
Leamington’s 2014 municipal election will be held using only internet voting.
Your Voter Information Letters for Leamington’s Municipal Election will be delivered to your home by Canada Post. If you have not received your Voter Information Letter by Monday, October 20th please visit the Municipal Office at 111 Erie Street North or call 519-326-5761 extension 1000.
The voting period begins at 8:30 AM on Friday, October 17, 2014 and your vote must be completed by no later than 8:00 PM on Monday, October 27th.
Vote from the comfort of your own home with Internet access or computers are available at the Municipal Office and the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex during the voting period with extended hours. You can find the extended hours on your Voter Information Letter or on the Municipality’s website www.leamington.ca. Election Officials are available to provide assistance to those who need help voting.
Brian R. Sweet, Clerk/Returning Officer
Director of Legal and Legislative Services Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9 Phone: 519-326-5761 Mail or Drop-off: 238 Talbot Street W.
