Southpoint Sun November 13, 2013

Light Up the Night Christmas Parade

Saturday, November 30 is the big day – it’s the date of the Leamington 2013 Light Up the Night Christmas Parade!

“We’re happy to announce that this year’s parade is sponsored by our good friends at Windsor Family Credit Union,” said Sally McDonald, General Manager of the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce. “With their assistance and that of all the parade participants and sponsors, we are able to keep this a locally produced Christmas Parade.”

Prior to Saturday’s parade there will be a fundraiser on Friday night, November 15, at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Tickets include dinner and rides, and are available at Blackburn Radio, Leamington District Chamber of Commerce office and Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. As well, there is a silent auction with proceeds going toward assisting with the cost of putting on the parade.

On Sat. Dec. 7, Santa will be at Windsor Family Credit Union’s Leamington location, 318 Erie St. S. Children will have the chance to have their picture taken for free with Santa, courtesy of the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce and Milestone Imagery. Photos will be taken on a first come first serve basis from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

“Santa’s very busy, but we’ve been lucky enough to be able to get him to stop by for two hours the week after the parade, so children can have their picture taken with him,” said McDonald.

Light Up the Night Christmas Parade begins at 6 p.m. at Erie and Georgia streets. It then heads north on Erie Street to the Leamington Fairgrounds, and once again this year, Santa will Light Up the Night as he passes the Town Hall.

Future Hospice recruiting volunteers

Volunteers at the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County give selflessly of their time, energy and resources to assist patients and families affected by life-altering diagnoses. From holding the hand of a patient through the night so the family can rest, to cooking meals and assisting nurses and personal support workers, volunteers in the Hospice Residential Home are at the heart of patient care.

The Hospice is excited to be expanding services into South Essex County in Leamington. In preparation for the 10-bed satellite Residential Home campus, volunteer recruitment has begun. A volunteer information session is planned at Leamington District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 13 at 6 p.m. This will be an opportunity for prospective volunteers to find out more about how they can help. The evening will include a presentation about the Hospice, volunteer training and available roles in the Residential Home.

All interested people from Windsor-Essex, including Leamington, Harrow, Kingsville and Essex as well as Wheatley are invited to discover how to make a difference in the lives of patients and families throughout the region. Light refreshments will be served.

Participants are asked to RSVP to ceavolunteer@thehospice.ca or call 519-974-7100 ext. 2272. Free parking at the hospital will be available.

A member of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets 535 Leamington stands guard during the laying of wreaths at the cenotaph at Dieppe Park in Leamington during Remembrance Day ceremonies on Monday, November 11. Veterans, Legion members and hundreds took time to observe the 95th anniversary of the end of World War I, paying tribute to all who fought and remembering those who gave their lives. At right, Walter ‘Bus’ Spaunburg salutes after laying a wreath.

(SUN Photos)

Bill to promote local food passes final vote

Ontario is moving forward to help promote the good things that are grown, harvested and processed in Ontario with the Nov. 5 passage of the Local Food Act, 2013.

The new legislation is part of a strategy to build Ontario’s economy by making more local food available in markets, schools, cafeterias, grocery stores and restaurants. This will create jobs and expand the province’s agri-food sector.

The new legislation – the first of its kind in Canada – will increase local food awareness, and boost sales by setting local food goals and targets in consultation with sector partners. The act will also create a non-refundable tax credit of 25 per cent for farmers who donate their surplus harvest to eligible community food programs such as food banks, and proclaim a Local Food Week that will take place annually, beginning the first Monday in June.

Building a stronger agri-food industry is part of the government’s economic plan to support a dynamic and innovative business climate, invest in people and invest in infrastructure.

The Local Food Act will also require the government to produce an annual local food report on its activities to support local food.

The province’s agri-food sector contributes approximately $34 billion to the economy and supports more than 740,000 jobs across Ontario.

The province’s farmers produce more than 200 commodities, including fruits, vegetables, livestock, dairy, poultry, grains and oilseeds. Food processors in Ontario purchase about two-thirds of the food that is produced on the province’s farms.

Ontario’s Local Food Fund is part of a $30 million investment from the province to create jobs and support innovative local food projects over the next three years.

“The Local Food Act will benefit people by making the connection between buying local and helping grow an important Ontario industry. If we increase demand to homegrown food, we will create jobs and boost the agri-food sector’s contributions to our economy. It’s an important and historic step forward and I thank everyone who helped support this legislation,” Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario and Minister of Agriculture and Food.

New cutters to help save lives

By Sheila McBrayne

Leamington Fire Services has updated its extrication equipment to the new Halmatro rescue tools.

“We’ve had the old Jaws of Life since the ‘80s. Cars have changed a lot since the ‘80s,” said Leamington Chief Chuck Parsons. The budgeted upgrade included two full sets of extrication tools to serve the community in cases of multi-vehicle accidents. The tools cost $30,000 per set.

The new extrication tools were to go into service on Monday, October 28, but during the training session on the

tools on Sunday, October 27, the Leamington Fire Department received a call where the tools were used. “They were definitely needed sooner than later, ” said Parsons. The new tools are designed for use on newer vehicles and have enhanced features and capabilities that the 30-yearold Jaws simply did not have. “They served us well for 30 years, and hopefully these will last another 30 years,” said Parsons.

Leamington Fire Services Chief Chuck Parsons holds up the new Halmatro extrication rescue tool, which is lighter, safer, more compact and more effective in extrications on newer vehicles. (SUN Photo)

Leamington hosts Jamaican delegation to strengthen relationships

On Tuesday, October 29 Leamington Mayor John Paterson and local grower Anthony Cervini hosted a delegation from Jamaica for the purpose of discussing positive steps that are being taken by the Jamaican government to strengthen the relationship between the Jamaican farm worker and local residents.

In attendance for the Jamaican government were: The Honourable Derrick Kellier, Jamaican Minister of Labour and Social Security, Alvin H. McIntosh, Permanent Secretary, Jamaican Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Sheila Sealy Monteith, Jamaican High Commissioner (Ottawa), Larkland W. Stone, Chief Liaison Officer (Toronto), Vernon G. Melhado, Deputy Chief Liaison Officer and Claudette Glegg, Executive Assistant to the Jamaican Minister of Labour and Social Security.

Mayor Paterson advised, “the action taken by the Jamaican government to ensure the migrant worker program continues to prosper by taking steps to address any negative issues speaks volumes of the commitment and sincerity of the Jamaican people”.

“We are here to exchange information and to discuss practical steps we can take together to foster the relationships between the Jamaican migrant workers and the local citizenry,” stated Minister Kellier.

To illustrate the importance of the meeting, Minister Kellier advised he and his colleagues were dispatched to Leamington by the Jamaican Prime Minister to ensure proper protocol is in place to strengthen the migrant worker program.

Minister Kellier advised that recent negative information

Driver leaves scene of accident

A 35-year-old Leamington man was charged with failure to remain at the scene of an accident after rolling his vehicle into a ditch on Wednesday, November 6.

At approximately 10:20 p.m., a passing motorist advised the Ontario Provincial Police that there was a vehicle upside down in the ditch on Concession 8, just east of Highway 77, in the Municipality of Leamington. There was no driver in the vehicle.

Police attended the scene and after further investigation, the driver was located at his residence in Leamington at 11:30 p.m. and issued a summons to appear in court in Leamington on November 28.

Unknown at this time how much damage was done to the vehicle.

Strengthening relationships

in the media about Jamaican migrant workers was taken very seriously by Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller.

The Jamaican government is very progressive and has taken immediate steps to enhance their orientation program and have their local liaison officers meet with workers at the

local farms to discuss Canadian culture.

Mayor Paterson was extremely pleased with the proactive and progressive steps taken by the Jamaican government and explained there is also a responsibility for the Canadian people to understand, explore and embrace other cultures.

From left to right are owner of Lakeside Produce Anthony Cervini, Jamaican High Commissioner Sheila Sealy Monteith, Jamaican Permanent Secretary Alvin H. McIntosh, Jamaican Minister of Labour and Social Security The Honourable Derrick Kellier, Mayor John Paterson, Deputy Chief Liaison Officer Vernon G. Melhado, Chief Liaison Officer Larkland W. Stone, Executive Assistant to the Jamaican Minister of Labour and Social Security Claudette Glegg. (Submitted Photo)

It’s touching

“Red Rover, Red Rover, we call Shannon over.” I used to dread my name getting called in the game Red Rover, especially as I got older and my classmates got stronger. It hurt to run belly first or heaven help me, breast first into the clenched fists that would either fling you back or spin you around onto the ground. I can’t say I liked having someone run into my hands at full speed either. I preferred to play square ball, where only if you weren’t paying attention would you chance a ball hitting your face, or flag football where my speed helped me to avoid contact.

I learned through my interaction with my peers and the rules enforced both at home and at school exactly which behaviours were acceptable, unacceptable or inappropriate. Hurting someone on purpose was never allowed. Touching, on the other hand, changed throughout the years. I walked to school hand in hand with my parent the first day of school.

In later years, I skipped together with my best friend, and by grade eight I may have sneaked a walk hand in hand with a boy.

My best grade school memories took place in the playground while swinging, climbing, skipping and running. The weather dictated the activities that ranged from baseball with the arrival of spring and snowball fights with the first snowfall. At that time, we were allowed a designated snowball area. It was perfect because then you got to choose whether you wanted to chance losing an eye or not. I shouldn’t joke about this because I came pretty close to losing one once and have the scar to prove it!

Hormones and the need to be touched will never change, but our rules have. Last week, I heard that a school in Windsor is totally banning any touching. No contact, hands free activities all day, including homework, television, video games and computer time at night all add up to life in a bubble.

One mother who called in to the radio program had to go to the school to pick up her daughter from kindergarten. She was caught holding hands with her little friend while skipping. After being told they couldn’t hold hands, they put their arms around each other. This normal action triggered a visit to the principal’s office! Then they were sent home because of their inappropriate behaviour.

It amazes me that no one, to my knowledge, ever became concussed from hitting the dangerous steel swing posts with their head. Two of us on separate swings would entwine our legs while another couple of kids spun us around and around. When they let go we’d spin like a top and fly apart quickly, heading head first into a post or falling onto the concrete footings below. Dusting ourselves off and getting right back on the ‘horse’ was the natural thing to do.

I liked my own space and remember putting an imaginary line down the centre of my school desk if I happened to be sitting near a boy. This memory must have been prior to grade six or seven because the dividing line wasn’t as important in later years. We built snow forts in the schoolyard that were ‘girls only’ for the majority of my grade school years. Later, we envied the girls who were invited into the boys’ forts in grade eight! Those forts tended to melt quickly away with some reputations.

How will we ever be able to properly teach our children what kind of touching is appropriate or inappropriate? If they are not allowed to be compassionate and affectionate at school, how will they be able to understand their own feelings and boundaries let along those of others? Regulations like these are inhuman!

I learned and continue to learn daily from teachers who give me a pat on the back and encourage me. When times are tough and tears flow, nothing compares to a hug. What message are we giving the next generation about touching if we can’t touch?

“We need touch just as much as sunlight, water, and food, A Gentle Touch can change your mood.

From Birth, we feel the Touch of our Mother’s Womb, With our Parents’ Touch, into an Adult we Bloom.

At home, I loved the day I finally had a room to myself. Until then I was either in the brown room on a bunk with my brothers or in the blue room with my sisters. I vividly recall my sister and I having a line down the middle of our bedroom that divided our space, our stuff and especially our clothes.

A Touch is a Body, Mind and Soul Connection, Its Effect on you is deeper than any Ocean.

From the moment humans are born, like all mammals we need and crave to be touched. People volunteer to hold premature babies in the hospital just for this reason. Touch is necessary for ‘normal’ development both physically and mentally or, as I say, physimentally. This new word of mine accepts the brain and all of its functions as equal and inseparable from the rest of our body.

“He touched me!” and “ that hurt!” are familiar distractions that parents and teachers have heard for generations.

In times of trouble, When U don’t know ‘what’ to Say, Just your touch, can make everything Okay. A comforting hand squeeze, or a simple hug, Is a Healing touch, better than any medical drug. A Tight Hug, could be a Strong Assurance, While a Nasty Push, can be a sort of Vengeance. A daily Hug, from your loved ones, is Best, It helps you cross the day, full of Zest.

Reaching out and touching a person in despair, Is The Most Beautiful way to say, You Care.”

- The Miracle of A Human Touch

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks

Well, ‘tis the season, officially, I guess.

Now that Remembrance Day is over, folks can feel free to put up lights and trees without being called unpatriotic by others.

baking bread and sticky buns and stuff. Everything was old there, like a snapshot out of the pioneer days, from what I remember.

I don’t quite get that, but to each their own.

Putting up the tree doesn’t make me any less respectful of our veterans than those who wait until Remembrance Day is over. It’s those same veterans who earned me the freedom to put up my tree whenever I damn well want.

In fact, the tree is not up yet. That’s a job for my beloved, who will wait until I go north next week for my annual deer trip and then she will decorate the house for when I get back.

I’ve always loved Christmas, even though it’s been a stressful time for many years, at least financially. But we manage to get though and enjoy time with the family, or should I say, the families.

With each generation, you have even more families to consider when you’re planning your Christmas get-togethers. Our family is no different. The Ribbles officially stopped having a Ribble Christmas two years ago because so many were pulled in so many different directions. Trying to schedule a day when everyone could be there became as impossible as a Rob Ford re-election bid.

The Christmases of my childhood were filled with joy and anticipation, not necessarily for presents, but for visits from cousins, aunts and uncles.

Early on, I remember going to the old Ribble homestead and visiting my grandparents. My grandfather was bedridden with a debilitating stroke and I always took him a Jersey Milk chocolate bar, just to get a smile. Meanwhile, my grandmother was busy in their old-fashioned kitchen,

On my mom’s side, we spent time at my Aunt Polly’s house, where all the cousins would gather for the feast. My uncle Bob Sovie would make his usual appearance, for about 15 minutes, looking for a radish or stalk of celery to munch on, then be on his merry way. I guess you could say he was kind of like Santa himself, except for the gifts. My grandma Elsie Sovie always made plum pudding with rum sauce at Christmas and I loved that stuff. I don’t think I’ve had it since she passed away.

As we grew older, the Sovie side stopped getting together at Christmas, just as my generation has done now. I think there comes a time when the family gets so big that you don’t have room for everyone, not to mention the logistical nightmare of trying to pick a good day.

Today, as I tune into 100.3 and have the Christmas music blaring on my way to work, I also remember putting that station on every November 1 at the Leamington Post, annoying some of my co-workers but bringing smiles to the faces of others. Christmas music just does that to people, or at least to me. It reminds of Christmases past, with hope for Christmases future.

Did you notice? Not once did I say ‘holiday time’ instead of Christmas.

Don’t get me started on that subject again.

MARK RIBBLE

Rib’s Ramblings

Honouring vets at Leamington’s historic cenotaph

In Leamington, honoring our veterans has been a tradition that dates back 95 years to an era prior to the creation of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 84 in 1926.

C. SCOTT HOLLAND

A look at Leamington’s past...

Prayers and remembrance of veterans were simple affairs during the years 1919 to 1921. In 1921 a war memorial was placed at the four corners.

Ceremonies were carried out at Lakeview Cemetery for 20 years before a war memorial was finally erected in town. Its original place was on a small, triangular parcel of land owned by the Town of Leamington, located in front of the First Baptist Church and known as the Baptist Church Park. The monument, composed of Canadian grey granite, stood 14 feet high and sat on a base measuring 15 feet by 18 feet. The base itself was four feet thick, 30 inches of which were above ground. Frank J. O’Heron designed and created the towering memorial on which the words “Lest we forget, erected in the memory of the men and women of Leamington and Mersea who gave their lives for King and Country 1914-1918.”

Donations made by the Town of Leamington, Mersea Township, the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 84 and area citizens made it possible. It was unveiled on Sun. Oct. 30, 1939.

Over 1,500 people attended that very first Cenotaph ceremony in 1939. Taking part in its unveiling were 300 survivors of The Great War (WW1).

For several decades after WWII, Legion members conducted talks and services when invited to do so by area public schools. Those sessions were often enlightening as school children got the chance to see and hear from some of

the area’s war heroes.

The monument remained where it was until 1971 when a survey of the intersection of Talbot St. W., Mill St. W. and Fox St. found that the Cenotaph had an encroachment onto the roadways. Thus the park was reconfigured so it was larger, and while the Cenotaph was moved slightly its base underwent a number of changes.

Another plan for a larger park for the Cenotaph was conceived in 1974 to coincide with Leamington’s Centennial, but the idea never was developed.

In 1988, as Talbot Street West was being reconstructed, town and Legion officials decided it was time to move the monument to Memorial Park. The firm of Bambino Longo was awarded the project tender for a sum of $55,000. Both the Legion and town assumed the costs with each paying half.

The initial move took place in September when the Cenotaph was moved from its site and put into storage until the new location at Memorial Park was ready. By November 11th that year the Cenotaph was relocated to the spot where all Remembrance Day ceremonies have been held ever since. While the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 84 has moved, its members and Leamington’s citizens still congregate at the Cenotaph every November to honor those men and women who made the supreme sacrifice of giving their lives so that we may enjoy life as it exists today in Leamington, Canada and the free world.

CILISKA EXCAVATING

The first ceremony at the modern Cenotaph at Memorial Park, 1989.

Remembrance Day services at the Cenotaph’s former location in front of the First Baptist Church, 1980.

Wilkinson Drive shed fire

The Leamington Fire Department was called to the scene of a shed fire at 128 Mersea Road 3 (Wilkinson Drive) during the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 12. The shed and its contents were destroyed by the blaze, which firefighters brought under control later that morning. The flames did not reach nearby propane tanks and there were no injuries reported. (SUN Photos)

Eleven-year-old brings Comfort Closet to LDMH

Mrs. Stephanie Langille approached Jenny Darowski-Melnick of Leamington District Memorial Hospital and asked if “The Comfort Closet” could help patients at LDMH with items of necessity. The Hospital Auxiliary worked with Mrs. Langille to establish a list of items that would benefit patients while in hospital. Since this was a great success, The Comfort Closet will look to donate to LDMH each year. Bayley Langille submitted this article for the Hospital Newsletter:

My name is Bayley Langille and Stephanie is my mom. I am 11 years old. I have lots of friends and like to play soccer. I have twin brothers who are 17 and I am very thankful for the friends and family that I have.

Last year at Christmas my mom’s boss Guido from Great Northern Hydroponics was collecting donations for a Windsor Hospital and it was called “The Comfort Closet.” They were asking for scarves, toiletries, puzzle books, crayons, markers and small items to make someone’s stay at the hospital more comfortable. Sometimes people come to the hospital and don’t have family that can bring them things they need. I took some of my own money and went and purchased some scarves, colouring books, puzzle books, crayons, shampoo and soap to donate. I can’t imagine not having these things and not having someone to bring them to me.

I was thinking about Thanksgiving and everything I was thankful for and wanted to do the same thing for my hometown hospital. I challenged my church, the Leamington United Church to bring in items to help make someone’s stay more comfortable and be thankful for the friends and family they had. Before, when I had to come to the emergency department, I wished I had a colouring book and crayons to use. Over two weeks I received four bags of things from the people at my church. I am also grateful for the church helping me get lots of things for the hospital.

I would like this program to continue and would like to do it at least once a year.

Baylay Langille

Indoor plant care during the winter

Now that the cold temperatures have arrived, your houseplants should be inside and making adjustments to the indoor environmental changes. Some plants will continue to drop leaves until they become adapted to the indoor climate and humidity. As long as there is new growth, leaf drop is normal so don’t worry.

BILL PLUMB

In the back yard...

Houseplants that have been outside for the summer become used to a lot of sunlight so make sure when moving indoors to maximize the sunlight, but be careful as the glass in the windows will magnify the sun and cause damage. Plants placed more than 3 feet away from the window receive medium light, and up to 5 feet away receive low light, so adjust your plant placement according to the plant’s requirements.

Because plants are inside and receive lower light, they in turn require less water than when they are outside. Always have your plants in a well-drained container and never let it sit in water. This will cause root rot. Wait until the soil is dry before watering again. Watch your plants closely for insects. A simple solution is to spray with dish soap in a hand sprayer. When using soap, be sure not to use anything with an antibacterial mixture. Sunlight dish soap works the best.

Another simple method to control insects in the soil is to totally submerge the entire pot in warm water, forcing the insects to float to the top making it easier to scoop them out.

The most common insects found are aphids, white fly, spider mites, scale and mealy bug. Organic insecticidal soap spray will help control these problems.

Most houseplants don’t need fertilizer during the winter months or during a dormant stage. If the new leaves are small or yellow in colour it is best to use a water-soluble fertilizer, 5-10-5.

During the winter, mist the leaves to keep dust from accumulating. To mist larger plants, place them in the shower using warm water.

One of the main questions asked about houseplants is: “Should I transplant in a larger pot?” The answer: not always. Look at the root structure by removing the container. If the plant is root bound, then yes. But if there are hardly any roots to be seen, then no. When the plant is root bound, loosen the root ball slightly, being careful not to be too aggressive when cutting or breaking the roots as over manipulation will kill the plant.

Christmas is only six weeks away. If you are looking for a unique stocking stuffer for the gardener in your family, my three year garden journal is available by contacting inthebackyard74@yahoo.ca

M. D. Bennie’s Marlene Augerman was dressed as the Cat-in-the-Hat as she read to the Grade 3 students.

Students at M.D. Bennie Public School held a read-a-thon onThursday, October 31. As this was Halloween day, students and staff were invited to dress as their favourite book character. As part of the read-a-thon, an assembly was held with prizes awarded, followed by guest readers. Leamington Fire Services Acting Captain Derrick Clark was one of the guest readers on Oct. 31 at M. D. Bennie’s read-a-thon.

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ANSWERS ON PAGE 32

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, seek the advice of a mentor or confidante when a puzzling situation presents itself this week. Another person's perspective might be all you need to solve this problem.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, getting the job done just isn't enough. You always need to get it done to the best of your ability and that's why others find you so reliable.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, focus your energy on work this week, as a possible promotion is looming over the horizon. Give work your best efforts, and you will soon be glad you did.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, sometimes the key to success is to know when to step back and recharge. This week, spend some time resting and relaxing, and you will have the energy needed to go forward.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you may be looking for something new to occupy your time. Try learning a new sport or language. It will keep your brain sharp and pass the time in a productive way.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, this week is a great time to stop procrastinating and to get back on track. Figure out a time when you have the most energy, and dive right into the task at hand.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, get behind a cause that will benefit your community. You have been interested in giving back to others, and this week presents a great opportunity to do just that.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you love to socialize with friends and family, but lately time has been hard to come by. Plan a get-together with friends and family.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you can handle difficult situations with ease and your loved ones know it. When such a situation presents itself this week, don't be afraid to take charge.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, others trust what you have to say and want to follow along with your guidance. Cherish this trust and think carefully before making decisions that affect your loved ones.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, sort out an ongoing issue that has been compromising your focus at work. Once you clear your mind, you can once again focus on your career.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, you may find yourself spending more time with your social circle than your family in the next few days.

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Leamington woman a pilot in Afghanistan

Special to the Southpoint Sun by Louise Wiens

In the l960s we lived briefly on Orange Street in Leamington, beside Mr. Murray Whittle, the chief of police, and his family. My immigrant father and Mr. Whittle became fast friends and for many years thereafter, whenever we needed official papers signed, my dad always paid a visit to Mr. Whittle.

Around the corner was the Leamington Legion. I wasn’t really sure what the Legion was all about, but I did know that it was in some way affiliated with “the war”, and war veterans. Even at a young age I was already a history buff and I even knew quite a bit about the war. I even knew some war veterans, in the form of my parents and my aunt and uncle. Having survived the horrors of World War II in Europe, they then endured 10 long years of forced exile in the Siberian wilderness.

My friends and I loved to play on the grassy front lawn on the Legion grounds, especially on warm fall days when heaps of colourful leaves provided us with hours and hours of free entertainment. Two large, black cannons were mounted by the front steps of the Legion and we would often engage in pretend combat as we swung from the long barrels. Most Sunday afternoons we would sit on the lawn of the Legion and watch as several dozen men, wearing colourful plaid skirts and funny looking hats, would regularly gather to play an unfamiliar looking type of instrument. We were fascinated by the mournful sounds emitted from what we were informed were “bagpipes”. The men marched in unison as their skirts and hat tassels were tossed to and fro in the wind, and even today, albeit that their numbers may be down, when I see the Legion band participate in local parades, memories from the past are fondly stoked in my heart.

called “Regional 1 Airlines”, they carried out a specified contract to the United Nations World Food Program (UNWFP). However, Jenn is now employed by Cobham Aviation Services in Australia on a specified contract to Qantas. Working six days a week (Friday is a religious Muslim holiday), they transported UN employees and other NGO (Non Government Agencies) to either remote posts within Afghanistan or to posts by which other modes of transportation were too dangerous due to the current political situation.

The landlocked rugged terrain of the Himalayas, hot temperatures and dust storms are challenging, along with unkempt airstrips, limited air traffic control and limited security. Jenn has witnessed her fair share of poverty, human rights violations and female inequality. She always keeps in mind her company’s position and purpose as part of the international community, within the country they are in. Jenn finds that “contributing to the good of society” is one of the greatest rewards of her job. She loves intimately getting to know people from other cultures, although that also then involves an element of fear of the unknown. She feels that the modern media endeavours to catch attention and that media does not always portray the truth about what is really happening in the world. “Afghanistan is full of peaceful, beautiful people who are just like you and I, only with a different set of beliefs,” she said. “That does not make them bad, just different. Of course, there will always be a few bad apples, just like anywhere. That is human nature”. Life expectancy in Afghanistan for both males and females is only 42 years of age.

Fast forward to the year 2013 and I am sitting in a staff lounge at LDMH putting my feet up and stirring my coffee, when a coworker mentions something about her daughter who is flying to Afghanistan. My ears immediately perked up. Jenn Schmenk, a Leamington native, is a pilot. A graduate of Gore Hill Public School and Leamington District Secondary School, she left the tomato fields behind to pursue a diploma in Aviation Technology at the Moncton Flight College in New Brunswick. She then was a flight instructor for a brief period and also lived on a native reserve for two years flying uranium mineworkers to and from work. Jenn also worked in Yellowknife (Iqualuit) flying natives to remote communities under-serviced by roads. Shortly thereafter she switched gears and joined a team working with an Afghanistan/Pakistan contract. Based out of Calgary with a company

Working six weeks, then off for four, has given Jenn ample opportunity to see the world in her spare time. Chile, Australia, France, Norway. Even Leamington at times, much to the delight of her family.

partially built 10-storey building and also witnessed an attack on a UN guesthouse where nine UN co-workers were killed across the street from where she was living at the time. Jenn has lost numerous friends and acquaintances including several flight crews with whom she had spoken personally most days on the job. Once her aircraft was shot at with small arms fire.

She feels that being a female certainly does influence her work.

“Socio-economical standing is important in the Far East and commands respect. An aircraft captain is considered to be in the top echelons of society. My position over-rode the fact that I was female and therefore, I was treated with kindness and respect by the Afghan locals at every port of call. However, when I was not at work, and wearing my uniform which distinguished my position, I was required to be escorted by a male, to dress appropriately and wear a hijab (head scarf) at all times while in public.”

The first Canadian command unit hit the ground in Afghanistan in 2001, and the combat mission there officially ended in 2011, although Canada is still increasing it’s training mission for the local police and military. After a 2009 government debate was held on the future of the Afghan mission, it was decided that Canada should emphasize diplomacy and reconstruction in the region. CBC recently quoted Prime Minister Harper as stating that Canada would have significant military presence in Afghanistan until 2014. To date, 158 Canadians have lost their lives.

Jenn does not dwell on fear, although she does have some reservations that as the troops pull out in 2014 most of the advances made in women’s rights will slip into oblivion. She knows firsthand that there are a lot of strong willed young Afghan women who will carry on fighting the fight at the cost of the assassination of many of their own. She feels that this will then escalate the fear, resulting in all of the women again being forced back into their homes and only being allowed out with a male escort, as has been the custom for centuries.

Jenn has been under lockdown within her compound at least a dozen times due to conflict in the vicinity. This means that all ballistic doors and windows are locked within the designated shelter as echoes of gunfire and rockets resonate outside around them. She has witnessed ISAF forces clearing insurgents from a

December 29, 2013 Jenn Schmenk will be getting married at Sydney Harbour in Australia. She dreams of raising her own family there and down the road hopes to work for a domestic airline, which would then allow her to come home every night. “I am truly blessed to have such great experiences. They would not be possible without my supportive family. Even when they didn’t like what I was doing or they had fears of their own, they never tried to stop me. I love them and miss them always!”

Jenn Schmenk, far right, boarding a United Nations plane.

WSO Maestro Robert Franz makes Leamington debut

By C. Lloyd Brown-John

Robert Franz, the Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s (WSO) new Conductor (Maestro), launched his Leamington debut in the second half of a spectacular evening of fine classical music on Saturday, November 2 at Leamington United Mennonite Church on Oak Street.

The concert was entitled “Serenades” and featured only two compositions: Mozart’s “Serenade No. 10”, known as the “Grand Partita”, and, Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings”.

As Maestro Franz explained, Tchaikovsky “Serenade” was influenced by Mozart’s “Serenade” and thus one heard echoes of Mozart within the Tchaikovsky composition.

Excerpts from both Serenades have been featured in several movies and popular television programs, and most members of the audience were instantly aware of the familiar strains as the WSO musicians worked their way through the two compositions.

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Franz introduced the Mozart composition and then left the podium as the piece was designed to be performed without a conductor.

Mozart’s “Serenade” is also notable because it is performed almost entirely by woodwinds and French horns with a double bass as the only string instrument. In addition, among the twelve instruments were two basset horns which, while they look like a cross between an oboe and a saxophone, were remarkable for crisp tonality.

Mozart almost plays with his audience as two oboes, four French horns, two clarinets, two bassoons and the two basset horns, all accompanied by Greg Sheldon on his double base, covered a vast range of intricate sounds in the seven movements in which the “Serenade” is composed.

The performance received a very sustained standing ovation.

After the pause, in which both the audience and performers were invited to indulge in great home-baked pastries offered by the church’s community, the woodwinds and brass vacated the stage and 14 stringed instruments replaced them for the Tchaikovsky “Serenade”.

The second half of the evening’s concert was entirely strings, including Greg Sheldon on the double base.

Maestro Robert Franz took his baton in hand and launched

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PIES - $8 each. 88 Setterington Street, Leamington, 519-3264901. Monday - Thursday, 9:3011:30 am.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St., would like to invite all those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet to come and share a meal together. No charge.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20FREE Well Baby and Child Dropin Clinic, from 1:00-3:30 p.m., at Mill Street Ontario Early Years Centre, 134 Mill St. (Mill St. Public School), Leamington. The clinics are for healthy babies and children from birth to 6 years old. Meet with a public health nurse to have your baby weighed and measured. Caregivers will also be able to speak with a nurse about breastfeeding, growth and development, parenting and injury prevention. No appointment needed. For more info or future clinic dates visit www.wechealthunit.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20Leamington Horticultural Society will meet at Leamington United

Church, 7:30 p.m. Speaker: Dean Tiessen of Pyramid Greenhuses. Topic: A New Energy. You do not have to be a Society member to attend. Guests are welcome and attendance is free. Light refreshments served. For more info call Ken Clark 519-325-0769.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20Voices of Youth in Community Meeting in the Heinz Arena meeting room at the Leamington Recreation Complex. Meetings are 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. All youth ages 14-24 are welcome to join. For more information contact Wanda 519-733-8983 ext. 22 or email wrodrigues@accesscounty.ca.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 - Sun Parlor Home Auxiliary Bake Sale and Raffle. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1st prize - three prelit Christmas trees. 2nd prize - prelit Christmas house. 3rd prize - afghan. Tea and coffee will be served in the Garden View Cafe at the Sunparlor Home for Senior Citizens, 175 Talbot St. E. Leamington.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23LeeLee Hats is hosting Family Knit/Looming Club, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Leamington Library. All skill levels welcome. This family knit-

his debut conducting performance. And what a performance both by Franz and by the incredible musicians of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra!

Franz approached Tchaikovsky’s often lilting composition with energy and verve. He relates to the musicians, and his smiles even led some to grin as they almost outdid themselves with their enthusiasm.

One was tempted to waltz during one movement as familiar sounds from a movie filled the church. He and the musicians were again rewarded with a well-deserved standing ovation for their sterling interpretation of the great Russian composer.

At the conclusion of the concert, Maestro Franc personally thanked members of the audience as they departed.

The WSO will be back in Leamington for two additional concerts next spring. On Feb. 8 the program is titled “Modern Romantics” and will include four compositions mainly for stings. On Apr. 26, former WSO Maestro John Morris Russell will return to Leamington for a concert titled “Hayden & Friends”, again featuring four composers’ compositions. Tickets are available from the WSO at 519-9731238 or they can be purchased online.

There will also be performances of Handel’s “Messiah” at St. Anne’s Church in Tecumseh on Sun. Dec. 8 or at the

Capitol Theatre in Windsor on Sat. Dec. 7. Tickets are still available for both performances.

ting club teaches kids to make baby hats for donation to hospitals. Yarn donation and finished hats can also be dropped off any time at Leamington Library.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 - The Leamington & Mersea Historical Society will hold their last monthly meeting of the year at the Leamington Half Century Club 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - The K Cettes of the Knights Of Columbus Harrow Council are hosting a craft and vendor show. The event is to raise funds to help support the Santa Sacks program as well as other projects in the community. It is being held at the Harrow Agricultural Building at 134 McAffee St., Harrow Saturday, November 23 from 9 am -l 4 pm, Sunday, November 24, 10 am4:00 p.m. Admission is free.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - A free community dinnner will be provided at Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington at 5:00 p.m. for anyone in need of food and fellowship. Community

Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) performed a truly spectacular concert Saturday evening, Nov. 2, at the Leamington United Mennonite Church on Oak Street on Saturday evening. The photo of the WSO winds was taken from the balcony at the church. (Submitted photo)

Support begins for local hospice

As part of this year’s Miss Leamington Tomato Festival Scholarship Pageant the 11 contestants organized a “Back to School Bash”. The dance for elementary students was held at the Sherk and raised money for the Make A Wish Foundation as well as the newly announced Hospice of South Essex County which will be located in Leamington. Representatives for The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County accepted a cheque for $1,000. Pictured here, from left to right are, Eva Wiebe, Miss Photogenic, Fr. Matthew Durham, Director of Community Engagement & Advancement, Jessica Epp, Miss Leamington 2013, and Sue Scaddon, Tomato Festival organizer. Earlier this summer the Erie St. Clair Local Integrated Health Network (LIHN) announced funding for a 10-bed hospice to be located in Leamington. An information meeting for volunteers is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, November 13 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital at 6 p.m. (SUN Photo)

Correction notice

In a cutline in last week’s Southpoint Sun, Deb Scott was incorrectly identified as the Branch Manager at CIBC. Deb Scott is Branch Manager at Leamington Scotia Bank. Scotia Bank is the proud sponsor for the Youth Excellence Award at the Chamber of Commerce Awards Night. Our apologies.

Kids distribution days. Of the 974 coats collected, 802 were given out.

Coats for Kids helps keep 705 individuals warm this winter

South Essex Community Council (SECC) has concluded another very successful Coats for Kids campaign, serving 217 families (705 individuals). Of the 974 coats collected, 802 were given away – 470 winter coats and 332 spring coats. Also given away were 84 pairs of snow pants and 724 accessories. Coats for younger boys in size 6-12 range are still needed and SECC volunteers are working on getting some more boys’ coats to meet the need of those who didn’t get one.

SECC expressed special thanks to Fletcher’s Cleaners, Kennedy Cleaners and Canopy Cleaners for so generously cleaning all the coats, as well as to the many volunteers who helped out and the businesses who made a special effort of having a coat drive this year.

WSO conductor visits Gore Hill P.S.

On November 5 the students at Gore Hill Public School were pleased to welcome Windsor Symphony Orchestra conductor Robert Franz to their school. Mr. Franz met and worked with Intermediate Band students, providing his mentorship and expertise in music performance and conducting.

The mountain of coats behind Voices of Youth in Community volunteers didn’t take long to disappear during SECC’s Coats For

Gore Hill Public School band students pay close attention to Robert Franz, conductor of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.

Happy 60th Anniversary

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

By Pat Simpson

Bailey Family - 5 Generations

Congratulations ALANA ALICE KHAYAT

Elias and Antoinette Khayat are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter, Alana Alice Khayat. Alana has attained two concurrent honours degreesBachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) and Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy). She is currently pursuing her Masters/Doctorate Degrees in Biomedical Engineering at Western University. Outstanding work, Alana. Congratulations!!

CARD OF THANKS

Edith Coulter and family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for all their loving support, acts of kindness, flowers, gifts of food and charitable donations offered during the loss of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

A special Thanks to Wayne Drummond for the endearing service. Many thanks to Leamington Court and Reid Funeral Home for the compassionate care and support.

Milo will be sadly missed and never forgotten.

The Remembrance Day Service was held on Monday, November 11. Leamington Legion Br. 84 would like to thank the many veterans and members of the public who participated in the Service. Also, a special thank you to all the students from Leamington District Secondary School who lined the street and joined in behind the veterans and Legion members that were marching to the Cenotaph. Many students were carrying small banners with the individual names of those who lost their lives in combat. It was truly inspiring to see so many students participating and the veterans were pleased to see them. Special thanks to the LDSS Band, the Air Cadets, the students that assisted with the wreath presentations, and to the students who read “In Flanders Fields”. It was really nice that so many came back to the Branch after the Service to enjoy a terrific lunch prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary.

The Legion would also like to thank the businesses in the uptown that displayed the Poppy/Lest We Forget posters in their windows.

The Executive and Members of Branch 84 would like to extend sincere sympathy to the family of Shelly Nantais, who passed away last week after a courageous battle with cancer. Shelly was a dedicated, hard working member of Branch 84. She will be missed.

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You left us 5 years ago You are in our thoughts daily We love you and miss you

Your loving husband and family

Two new members joined the Legion last week – welcome to Connor and Michael. New young members will be the future of the Legion.

You can be an Early Bird – dues for 2014 are due soon.

Junior Darts are played every Saturday morning at the Branch. Open to all children between 7-18.

There will be an Executive Meeting on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.

Kids Christmas Party for children and grandchildren of members is Dec. 15.

Members Christmas Party will be on Dec. 21. Details to follow at a later date.

Seated in the front is Marian Bailey, standing in back is Janis Willan, Nixon Willan being held by his father, Tyler Willan & Brad Bailey.

$250,346 in water

source protection grants

Five municipalities in the region will receive source protection grants totaling at least $250,346 to help them implement local actions to protect drinking water sources. Grants range from $18,000 to $100,000.

Source protection planning was a recommendation of the Walkerton Inquiry. In 2000, seven people died and over 2,000 became sick after drinking contaminated water supplied by the Walkerton Drinking Water System.

Municipalities across the province are taking steps to protect wellhead areas and water intake zones such as upgrading fuel tanks to provide more protective spill containment and engineering stream banks to protect water from runoff and erosion.

Municipalities will also develop education and outreach programs about threats to their local drinking water supplies and best practices for dealing with these threats.

There are 19 source protection regions across the province. Receiving funding in this area are County of Essex ($42,742), Lakeshore ($32,801), ChathamKent ($75,000), Tecumseh ($30,000), and Amherstburg ($69,80).

Calendar Girls by Tim Firth

Ever notice how some stories just seem to jump right off the page? Such is the story that arrived recently from John Ziler, who lives near Ailsa Craig, a small town within easy driving distance of Sarnia:

“I bought my 1965 Falcon three years ago. I had tried one out in 1965 but just having my first job, I couldn’t afford the monthly payments so had to settle for a Volkswagen. And now, 44 years later, I purchased this one. It has no options except an automatic and came with a 170 cubic inch six cylinder motor. When I bought it, it had just over 10,000 miles. It now has 13,000 miles on it.

“It was bought new in 1965 from Eastway Ford in Hamilton and still has the original dealer sticker, owner’s manual, and sales brochure. The man who bought it new in March 1965 worked for Ford in Oakville and helped build the car. He died in December of that year and his wife put it in the garage where it stayed for 40 years. The cats were getting into the car so she put a rug over the hood. Obviously surface rust developed under the rug but the rest of the car was quite rust free.

“When his wife died, the daughter gave the car to her nephew, who was going to put a V8 in it and race it. Fortunately, someone told him this would be terrible to do to such an original car. He put a new tank in it, new lines, and new tires. I just replaced the original exhaust pipe and it still has the original brake shoes.

“When I purchased it, I just wanted to have the front painted and leave the remainder original but there was no guarantee that the paint would match so I had the whole car painted in the original colour. It is a great car to service and drive and a wonderful ‘barn find.’ ”

It’s interesting to note that John Ziler purchased a Volkswagen when he discovered he could not afford a new Falcon when he wanted one in 1965. It was the popularity of the Volkswagen in the 1950s that prompted the Big Three to bring out compact cars beginning in 1960: the Corvair from General Motors, the Valiant from Chrysler, and the Falcon from Ford. The first Falcons had a six cylinder of only 144 cubic inches cranking out 90 horsepower. By 1965, you could order a new Falcon with a six or an eight.

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

This amateur production of “Calendar Girls” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD.

Green Room Theatre

600 E.C. Row West, Windsor

November 29 & 30 at 7:30 pm

December 1 at 2:00 pm

Ticket Hotline: 519-326-8805

$25 per person

Tickets Online: www.banktheatre.com

In Person: Juniper Books, 1990 Ottawa Street, Windsor

A portion of proceeds to support The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County

A Joint Production by Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre & Theatre Ensemble

DOFFING THEIR DUDS FOR A GOOD CAUSE!

Although some of the actors in Calendar Girls doff their duds for a good cause, there is no on-stage nudity. This week, we introduce the men of our troupe.

Chris Fazekas – Chris, a Leamington native, is no stranger to the stage, having performed in Leamington, Kingsville, and Windsor during the past twenty years. He is thrilled to play the role of Lawrence - the photographer responsible for the pictures in the calendar. While Chris admires the courage of the real-life calendar girls, he is pleased to be keeping his clothes on! Ray Silvius – Originally from Windsor, Ray has lived in Kingsville for the past 20 years. Since he and his entire family caught the theatre bug in 2009, Ray has been involved in over a dozen productions. Some of his favorite roles include Oliver Warbucks in Annie, Russel Tinsworthy in 9 to 5, Mr. Lawrence in Little Women and his first villainous role, Herr Zeller in The Sound of Music. When not acting, Ray enjoys his Sr. Systems Analyst position with H. J. Heinz of Canada.

ROTARY CLUB’S 28TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOW

Looking for great gift ideas? Plan on heading to the Sherk Recreation Complex for Leamington Rotary’s Annual Christmas Gift Show. November 16th (9-5) / November 17th (11-4) Admission: $3. All proceeds to Rotary Community Projects, including The Bank Theatre. Enter to win door prizes including TBT OffSite Music Series tickets! Calendar Girls tickets will also be available for purchase.

TBT’S OFF-SITE MUSIC SERIES

On Saturday December 7th the Music Moves Kids Choir, under the direction of Erin Armstrong, presents their “Hey, It’s Cold Outside” program at Knox Presbyterian Church. The concert will feature a selection of winter-themed music, some Christmas music and classics including Somewhere over the Rainbow and the Choir’s very own version of Baby, It’s Cold Outside. The youth, ages 6 to 16 from all over Essex County, are excited to be part of TBT Off-Site Series and hope you can make it out to enjoy the fun! Tickets: $12 each available in Leamington at Guardian Drugs and The Lesson Lounge, in Wheatley at The Party & Discount Store and in Kingsville at Rebel Cowboy Music. Follow

Christmas Artist Market featuring local artists

The Leamington Arts Centre presents its annual indoor Christmas Artist Market. This year, the show will run throughout the month of November, instead of just one weekend.

There are more than a dozen artists on display in this monthlong “gift shop” style show with a warm Christmas setting. Browse both galleries to find that one-of-a-kind unique and handmade gift for someone special. The market will have everything from fine art painting, photography, jewellery, stainedglass, doggy treats, hand-bags, home décor, soaps, lotions and more!

“We’re excited about the Christmas Market. It will be set up for the month and occupy both galleries,” said Chad Riley, Leamington Arts Centre General Manager.

A special Christmas raffle, gift-wrapping, coffee, tea and baked good sales will also be featured.

The Signature Christmas Artist Market runs until December 1st with special gallery hours for the duration of the show: Thursday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information go to: www.leamingtonartscentre. com

Admission to the market is free. Donations are warmly welcome.

The Leamington Arts Centre is located in uptown Leamington, in one of the town’s many wonderful heritage buildings.

The LAC is a state-of-the-art facility which offers two large art galleries, a Heinz museum, Erie Quest Heritage Ship Wreck museum as well as a gift shop, art classes, workshops and meeting spaces. The LAC is one of the area’s paramount places to view modern art with an emphasis on local and aspiring artists and artisans.

Fall Art & Craft Show

An Opening Reception for the Christmas Artist Market was held on Saturday, November 9 at the Arts Centre. Both galleries are full of local art pieces, which make ideal Christmas presents. (SUN Photos)

Tim Dawson of Tim’s Woodcraft discusses a portion of his inventory with visitors to the Colasanti’s Fall Art and Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 2. The show featured more than 50 vendor booths and free admission to customers.

Joan Jakubo (left) of Scraves By Joan helps a customer bag a purchase during the Fall Art and Craft Show hosted by Colasanti’s Saturday, Nov. 2. (SUN Photos)

Hala Numan of A&M Cute Boutique makes some final arrangements to her display area during the early minutes of the Fall Art and Craft Show, hosted by Colasanti’s Saturday, Nov. 2. The show included more than 50 vendor booths and free admission to visitors and customers.

Fundraiser for Aubri’s Angels November 29

Aubri Andre is the 7-year-old daughter of Phil and Lisa (nee Guenther) from Leamington. She has one younger brother, Jaxon, and one younger sister, Averi. On August 13, 2013, she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia after Lisa received a phone call from her doctor following some morning blood work. In the months prior Aubri often complained of leg pain. Lisa had her checked out by the doctor who had informed her it was most likely growing pains. Weeks before her diagnosis Aubri was really sick. Lisa brought her to the doctors and was told it was dehydration and heat stroke. Aubri never did recover from that illness and started to have joint pain all over. A couple of days before her diagnosis Aubri was having a hard time walking, in extreme pain, had no appetite and her energy was non existent. Lisa had brought her to the doctors first thing in the morning and then her doctor ordered blood work for the next morning. That evening Lisa received the phone call that would change their lives forever. She began receiving chemotherapy treatment immediately at the London Children’s Hospital in Ontario. While her oncologist sadly informed Aubri’s parents that she would need chemotherapy treatment for the next 2.5 years, she predicted a 90% probability of success. Aubri went through constant blood work daily (sometimes up to 3 times per day), spinal

tap and bone marrow aspiration. However, one month later on September 13, after the oncologists received the results from the first bone marrow aspiration Aubri was diagnosed with a second form of leukaemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukaemia. CML is considered rare for any child to have as it is found more commonly in adult male patients. Just recently (October 1) the oncologist has updated her diagnosis. They are giving her the official label as High Risk ALL with rare Chromosomal Transmutation. She does not have CML, but this new diagnosis is the same in severity. She is being treated with CML chemo along with ALL chemo. The chromosomal transmutation happened before chemo (from her original bone marrow aspiration on August 16). It is very common for chromosomal transmutation to happen because of chemo in leukemia patients, but rare for it to happen before. Also, it is extremely rare for someone to have chromosomal transmutation between chromosomes 9 and 12, it is usually 9 and 22 (which creates the Philadelphia Chromosome). So the oncologists are treating her as if she has the Philadelphia Chromosome in hopes that it will work the same. Aubri’s predicted length of treatment has been increased to 3.5 years, and the probability of success is unknown. “With the second leukemia, we went from two and a half years and 90% success rate to three and a half years and an unknown success rate,” said Aubri’s Aunt Sarah Guenther.

supportive,” said Guenther.

Aubri Andre is a sixyear-old girl (soon to be seven), the daughter of Phil and Lisa Andre from Leamington. She has one younger brother, Jaxon, and one younger sister, Averi. On August 13, 2013, she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She began receiving chemotherapy treatment immediately at the London Children’s Hospital. On October 1, the oncologist updated her diagnosis to high risk ALL with rare chromosomal transmutation. Aubri’s predicted length of treatment has been increased to three and a half years, and the probability of success is unknown.

Aubri is a Grade 2 student at Gore Hill Public School where several fundraisers have been held to support the family. Local business C.A. Bailey and Heinz have also held raffles and fundraisers for Aubri. “I know Phil and Lisa are extremely grateful to the community and appreciate all the prayers. The community has been extremely, extremely

On Friday, November 29 family and friends are holding a fundraising dinner at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden in Ruthven. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children (ages 4-12). Tickets are available at The Eye Glass Shoppe, Leamington, Color Plus, Leamington, and Ace Home Improvements, Ruthven. Most of the proceeds will be going to the Andre family to help with medical and travelling costs over the next few years. Windsor Metropolitan Hospital Child Life Services will also be at the event and will be collecting toys for the pediatric unit. A representative from the Ronald McDonald House in London, Ontario will be there and all the donations from the raffle baskets will be presented to them. Relatives and friends of the Andre and Guenther families are also asking for sponsors from local businesses. For more information on how you can donate a raffle prize or become a corporate sponsor, contact Sarah Guenther at 519-9194278 or email aubrisangels@yahoo.ca

Red Hat Ladies still going strong

Even though there have been rumors going around that the Red Hat Ladies no longer exist, that is far from the truth. At one time there were 50 chapters in Essex County alone, and there are still quite a few groups getting together and having fun. That’s what the Red Hat Ladies are all about.

A local chapter, the Scarlett Shady Ladies of Leamington, has ten members and gets together once a month for lunch, as well as celebrating holidays such as Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, and Christmas. The group enjoys dressing up according to the theme and just having fun. Periodically, they will get an invitation to a spectacular party another chapter is hosting, including the Chapeau Rouge Christmas party in December in Windsor, the Divas of Distinction Red Solo Cup party, and recently a Caribbean party hosted by a chapter in Chatham.

The age stipulation is that a member must be 50 years old to be a Red Hatter. New members are welcome. Attire consists of red hats and purple clothes. When it is the month in which a member has a birthday, she wears a purple hat and red clothes to signify that she has a birthday that month. Members’ ages in various groups in the area range from 50 years

to 95 years of age, and one gal in the local group just celebrated her 94th birthday and never misses a luncheon or a party.

So, if anyone wonders what’s going on with the Red Hat Ladies, they are still very much in existence and you just might see a bunch on your next outing!

LAERC to welcome a new family

By Carolyn Reid

This month the Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) has some exciting news.

First of all, an evening of entertainment followed by dinner will be presented by members of the Leamington Karen Community on Sat. Nov. 23, 4:30 p.m., at Knox Hall, Presbyterian Church. A freewill offering will be welcomed, with half going to LAERC and half to help cover the cost of the meal. They encourage everyone to attend as their way of saying thank you to the community for the kindness shown to them.

The second news is really exciting. LAERC will be welcoming a new family – Mom, Dad and two-year-old twin daughters – on Thurs. Nov. 28. The family is of Burmese decent but has been living in a refugee camp in Malaysia for the last few years. They were sponsored by the Presbyterian Church in Canada.

LAERC is always looking for more volunteers, young and old, to assist with this exciting humanitarian project. For more information call Carolyn Reid 519326-6776.

The Red Hats group in Leamington, the Scarlett Shady Ladies, enjoyed a luncheon on Oct. 31 at Shoeless Joe’s. Back row, left to right: Dolores Hawkes, Joyce Wigle, Wanda Young, Evelyn Young, Alice Crawford, Doris Haggith, Marilyn Harrison, Anita Taves. Front: Mary Jane MacVicar, Queen of the Scarlett Shady Ladies.

Ninaber wins World Powerlifting Championships

By Bryan Jessop

Kingsville resident and pastor of Leamington’s Calvary Fellowship Baptist Church Adrian Ninaber has once again lifted his way to the top.

Entered in the 55- to 59-year-old, 110 kg weight class, Ninaber hoisted 220 kg (485 lbs.) in the squat, 160 kg (352 lbs.) in the bench and 265 kg (585 lbs.) in the dead lift for a world record-breaking 645 kg (1,422 lbs.) in the unequipped classification. The previous record in the age/weight group — established by Ninaber during last year’s World Drug Free Powerlifting Championships in Boston — was surpassed by five pounds.

“I really messed up on the bench,” Ninaber said. “I over-trained for that one. The big thing about being an athlete is learning to train properly. It’s a

bit of a science — everybody’s different.”

Ninaber explained that he narrowly missed his second bench press attempt at 375 pounds, a weight he achieved during previous training. His squat and dead lifts in Scotland were personal bests at his current age and weight class. He had trained for the annual drug-free WPC since returning from an international competition in Missouri in July.

Ninaber started at 550 pounds in the dead lift and then just as quickly achieved 585 pounds. He then attempted to beat Mike Ledbetter’s world record with a 606-pound lift, but came up just short.

“I had it up to my knee caps, about one inch shy,” Ninaber said.

Ninaber was able to make the trip to Glasgow, where he saw sights including Edinburgh Castle, thanks to sponsorship from multiple sources. Locally, these supporters included Century 21 Home Realty, Tim Hortons, Rona of Kingsville, P2J Transport and companies owned by his sons in the (Continued on page 31)

category and set a new world record for combined lifts in the

press categories.

Adrian Ninaber, a Kingsville resident and pastor at Calvary Fellowship Baptist Church in Leamington, performs a squat lift (left) and a dead lift (below) during the Powerlifting World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Ninaber took first place in his age and weight

squat, dead lift and bench

(Submitted Photos)

Strength in numbers

As a teenager, I always used to get a real kick (no pun intended) out of old martial arts movies, especially the ones filmed in the ‘70s. It was common practice for a few friends and I to rent or better yet find one on public access television late at night (the latter of course were free to watch, although rewinding wasn’t an option).

One individual from our little group actually used to argue the fact that it was entirely plausible for one fighter to beat the tar out of a dozen enemies at the same time. His stance on the matter was subject to constant criticism and ridicule from the rest of us, who were always quick to point out that in the real world, 12 dirtbags aren’t going to stand and wait to get clobbered one at a time. In the real world, they’ll all jump the solitary victim at the same time and pummel him no matter how strong or nimble he might be.

As the old proverb goes, there is both strength and safety in numbers. Unfortunately, in non-professional team sports, the numbers aren’t always there.It’s why both high school and minor sports organizations divide teams into groups, leagues or tiers derived from population bases of similar size. Unfortunately, in rural environments such as ours, there often aren’t enough ‘A’ or 1A teams to make a division of, forcing teams from smaller schools or communities to play opponents representing larger centres.

It’s the main reason the Southpoint Minor Hockey Association, Erie North Shore Minor Hockey Association and Essex Minor Hockey Association are considering amalgamating from three ‘A’ centres into one ‘AA’ group. It stands to reason that such a strategy would allow the new travel system to be more competitive with larger Bluewater League teams like Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle and Belle River. I didn’t play much travel hockey as a kid, so I can only imagine how frustrating it would be for Capitals squads to play against a team like Belle River, equipped

with players who live just around the block from you and thusly should be your teammates rather than opponents. Hockey is a game where the average shift should last well under a minute — in many circumstances, an exhausted first-line is no match for a well-rested fourth line. It was years ago (alright, decades actually), but I still remember what it was like to play a game where there was only one — even zero — players on the bench. By the end of the first period, your arms and legs felt like there were made of lead and your lungs felt like they were about to explode. Some players even took penalties just to catch a quick breather. While playing peewee house league hockey in Wheatley, I remember a Saturday afternoon where we marched into the dressing room after just finishing a game. I was just about to start unlacing my skates when one of the coaches walked in and asked me and one other player if we’d be willing to play for Wheatley’s bantam team that was about to start a game against Tilbury. Flattered by the offer, we were both quick to say “yes” although even then I suspected the selections were made based on our size and the assumption that we were the least likely to get hurt rather than our skills. With the one-time recruitment, our bantam team was able to muster a roster of seven skaters.

We lost 5-2, but it was easily one of the most thrilling (albeit nerve-wracking) games I’ve ever played. I even scored one of our two goals. It was nothing more than dumb luck — I recall the Tilbury goalie being heavily screened at the time — but I certainly felt like Gretzky at the time. After receiving words of praise from older teammates, I’m surprised I was able to pull my sweat-soaked helmet off my over-inflated head.

For many teams, a painfully short roster isn’t so random a problem. The Southpoint-ENS-Essex amalgamation, should it proceed, wouldn’t be the first joining of forces to address the dwindling numbers problem. Leamington and Wheatley of course became Southpoint about 20 years ago and Kingsville and Harrow became Erie North Shore far more recently. Tilbury also had to amalgamate with Chatham to become the Kent Cobras not too long ago. It’s a vicious cycle — players abandon the program because their teams can’t compete and teams can’t compete because too many players abandon the program. Frustrating to say the very least.

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

Rock ‘n Swim – Friday, November 15, 7 pm - 9 pm in the Pool! Swim with music sponsored by Dr. K. Archer-Family Dental Care.

Leamington Rotary Club Annual Christmas Gift Show – Saturday, November 16, 9 am - 5 pm & Sunday, November 17, 11 am - 4 pm. Over 75 vendors with great Christmas gift ideas!

Southwest Horticultural Expo presented by the Essex County Associated Growers on Tuesday, November 19 and Wednesday, November 20. Free admission to visit the tradeshow displays and speaker sessions!

Shinny Hockey - Tuesday ONLY from 12:00 – 1:30 pm. A great noon hour work-out. Full equipment including helmets required. Goalies play for Free. $7.50 per visit or $150 + HST for the season’s pass.

Boot Camp Classes - led by certified Can Fit Pro instructors!

• Warrior Fit - the ultimate Training Boot Camp to prepare yourself for Windsor Regional Hospitals “Heart Breaker Challenge.” Wednesday nights from 7 pm – 8 pm.

• Noon-hour “Fit in 30minutes” class on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

• After school Boot Camp on Mondays & Wednesdays.

Teens: Volleyball Academy hosts a new Teen Volleyball House League ages 14 – 16 on Monday nights this Winter! Start to organize your Friends to enter a Team!

Teens: Indoor Cycling Class just for TEENS on Wednesday nights.

Teens: Youth Leadership Training for ages 14 plus - are you looking to be a Day Camp Counsellor? The Complex is offering a one day course on Saturday, December7, which is a requirement for employment.

Complex Weightroom: cardio/weight equipment and free weights are a good way to keep your body fit through all stages of life! Weight-training improves coordination, helping the athlete perform at a higher level. Weight-training can help balance your metabolism and blood pressure and help to ward off obesity, osteoporosis and arthritis.

World Diabetes Day – Health Expo in the Complex Lobby Thursday, November 14, 9 am – 1 pm & again from 4 pm – 8 pm. FREE admission. Display spaces still avail- able!

Sports Day in Canada! All minor sport groups and teams are invited to the Complex on Saturday, November 30 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm for a Meet & Greet with the general pubic. Wear your team jerseys and come share in our team BBQ. Contact Dave Orshinsky at dorshinksy@leamington.ca to reigster your team’s attendance! Commit to Exercise …..Commit to be FIT! at Leamington’s Sherk Complex.

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Don’t for a second think that minor hockey is the only collective level of the game where it happens. You’ll know what I mean if you caught last week’s Leamington Flyers game against St. Marys. After a few fighting misconducts and an injury, the Lincolns, who started the game without a backup goalie, were reduced to 10 skaters. To make matters worse, they showed up with a handful of call-ups from their midget and Junior ‘C’ affiliates. They had practically no chance against the relatively-healthy Flyers, but I’ll give those players credit for giving it everything they had.

I won’t go so far as to state that a short bench is the kiss of death for a junior hockey franchise, but I remember watching a Flyers game many years ago during their Junior ‘C’ days. They hosted an Amherstburg Vikings team that showed up with barely two lines to START the game. It wasn’t long afterward that the team folded. So far, it looks like the reborn (or at least relocated) Amherstburg Admirals are having more luck. Let’s hope it stays that way.

I’ll admit that I’m always puzzled to see an abbreviated roster at the junior level. You’d think that midget travel players in those vicinities would jump at the chance to prove themselves worthy of playing at a level so few can crack. I’ll have to assume that most scratches are discovered/announced at the last minute, giving coaches next to no time to find temporary replacements.

Getting back to minor hockey, amalgamation’s biggest drawback has to be the travel time involved for many players just to play a HOME game. Back in “the day,” an entire season of house league would be played in the same arena. Now even local league players have to travel all over the county to find opposition. Perhaps the time has come for governing bodies such as the Ontario Hockey Federation and Ontario Minor Hockey Association to sit down and take a long, hard look at the declining registration numbers. A bit of brainstorming on how to reduce sign-up fees might be a good start.

If you think travel times are ridiculous now, wait until your grandkid’s Windsor-Essex-Kent-Lambton-Middlesex-Elgin team plays its first road game against its divisional St. Catharines-Thorold-Welland-Niagara Falls-Port Colborne-Fort Erie rival.

Rhine Danube bowling results

The following are the Rhine Danube Bowling League scores for Mon. Oct. 28. Games Over 200: R. Dickau 203-220, M. Dickau

204, O. Wolf 201-222, G. Garnham 209, A. Dickau 225, C. Kosempel 226-221214, D. Dalimonte 201, K. Kosempel 223, R. Nykyforuk 225.

Series Over 550: R. Dickau 595, G. Garnham 551, A. Dickau 581, D. Dalimonte 575, K. Kosempel 579, R. Nykyforuk 554, O. Wolf 614, C. Kosempel 661. Standings: Dickau’s 33, Fittler Farms 30, Rhine Danube 29, Taki’s 27, Unico 26, Weil’s 23.

Amalgamation discussed for Southpoint minor hockey

By Bryan Jessop

Twenty years after Leamington and Wheatley minor hockey systems combined to form Southpoint, amalgamation may once again become reality for travel players in the same area.

Town hall-style meetings were held last week for the parents and players of three local minor hockey systems that may join forces to make a new ‘AA’ travel organization out of Southpoint, Erie Northshore (Kingsville-Harrow) and Essex associations. Discussions and plans for a new threeinto-one association are being considered primarily as a solution to decreasing numbers in players trying out for travel teams, a problem that is considered both the cause and effect of less-competitive teams in the OMHA’s Bluewater travel league.

“We’re being proactive in an attempt to make our situation better,” said Southpoint Minor Hockey Association president Greg Dries. “We’re not trying to force anything through at all. It’s better than not doing anything at all.”

Currently, only one Southpoint travel team — the major midgets — are experiencing a winning 2013-14 season.

A public meeting for SMHA parents was held at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex on Monday, Nov. 4, followed by a similar meeting for Erie Northshore parents in Kingsville on Wednesday, Nov. 6. A meeting for Essex parents was held later during the week. Dries noted that much of the feedback from the Southpoint meeting was understanding of the amalgamation committee’s desire to create an ‘AA’ association that would prevent Southpoint players from playing for nearby ‘AA’ centres.

“We’ve always lost some players to ‘AAA’ hockey, but with loosened NRP movement rules, we’re now losing them to ‘AA’ too,” Dries said.

The SMHA president noted that there were concerns about increased travelling distances for home games and practices, more so from the Wednesday meeting for Erie Northshore, which merged ‘BB’ Kingsville and ‘B’ Harrow two seasons ago to become an ‘A’ centre. Although the amalgamation wouldn’t stop players from the new association from joining the ‘AAA’ Sun County Panthers, it would put an end to Southpoint losing players to Belle River’s ‘AA’ system.

Dries noted that less stringent Ontario Hockey Federation legislation for non-residential players (NRPs) has made it easier for youths living in the Southpoint catchment area to play elsewhere to engage in competition at the higher classification, a problem also experienced in Essex. He explained that while only three Southpoint-region players are playing ‘AA’ elsewhere this season, the effect could easily be compounded in future seasons.

Frustrated by unproductive seasons, several players have also moved to local league levels or even quit playing hockey altogether, Dries noted.

For 2013-14 preseason tryouts, all Southpoint teams except minor midget and major midget were greeted with a

critically low number of players. Including goalies, Capitals teams were greeted by the following numbers for tryouts:

• novice — 25;

• atom minor — 20;

• atom major — 13;

• peewee minor — 20;

• peewee major — 12;

• bantam minor — 16;

• bantam major — 16;

• minor midget — 30;

• major midget — 33.

Dries said that if some of these numbers continue to decrease, minor and major teams will have to merge into a single major team, making it even tougher for what will be younger teams to compete against Bluewater ‘AA’ rivals such as Belle River, Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle and Kent.

In order for amalgamation to take effect, each of the three affected associations must receive an approval vote with a two-thirds majority. Each parent with a child or children in one of the three associations is granted a single vote, as are board members, coaches, trainers and managers in the SMHA, ENSMHA and EMHA regardless of whether or not they have children playing for the Capitals, Storm or Ravens.

Votes will take place for each of the three associations in either December 2013 or January 2014. In the event of a successful vote, the three groups must have their amalgamation request on the OMHA annual general meeting agenda by March of next year in order for the new association to take effect for the start of the 2014-15 season. The OMHA AGM is scheduled for June.

Local league and girls hockey systems within Southpoint, Essex and Erie Northshore will not be affected by amalgamation. At these levels, the Capitals, Ravens and Storm will continue to act as rival teams while travel groups will include ‘AA’, ‘A’ and with numbers permitting, an ‘AE’ team at each age division.

The idea to combine the three associations into one came about three years ago after unsuccessful attempts to do the same for Amherstburg/LaSalle and Tecumseh/Belle River. Local OMHA representative Craig Lane noted that

similar amalgamations have taken place in Halton Hills and Georgetown as well as Kent, the latter a recent combination of Chatham and Tilbury associations.

The amalgamation committee overseeing the process is made up of three executives from each of the existing associations. Southpoint is represented by Dries, SMHA vice president Greg Liebrock and director of travel Brian Ford. Representatives of Amherstburg minor hockey have asked to be kept up to date on the progress of the amalgamation plan.

Another concern voiced regarding the fusing of Essex, Erie Northshore and Southpoint groups is the future of Wheatley Area Arena. The official amalgamation website — www.amalgamation2015.com — explains that travel games and practices would primarily be held evenly between the six existing pads in Leamington (2), Essex (2), Kingsville and Harrow. Dries however noted that with only 190 of the SMHA’s current 580 players in the travel system, the WAA would still be required for local league and girls practices and Saturday games.

“We definitely need it,” Dries said of the Wheatley rink. “With so many local league teams plus girls teams, Wheatley is very important.”

Dries assured that if amalgamation goes through, the new association would consist of equal representation of the three former travel systems, with a board of directors number 15 people — five from each region.

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RFH Bantam Minors mark another win

The Reid Funeral Home Bantam Minors played a pair of road games this past weekend.

On Friday night, Nov. 8, they took on the tough AA Junior Spitfires in Windsor. This was a very physical match in which Windsor got out to an early lead and kept the pressure on until the final buzzer. The Capitals lone goal came from Carter Mastronardi, with assists from Jeron Kir and James Collier. The game ended in a 4-1 defeat for Southpoint.

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On Sunday the Caps traveled to Kingsville to take on the Storm. The Capitals came out skating, getting plenty of scoring chances and moving the puck well. At 9:20 of the first they opened the scoring when Carter Mastronardi combined with Mason Gow and Jeremy Oriet. Both teams traded shots for the remainder of the period, with Erie tying the game just minutes after the Southpoint goal, only to have the Caps fire back 30 seconds later on Mason Gow’s first of the evening with an assist from Mastronardi. The period ended with a 2-1 lead for the Caps.

Southpoint continued to press in the second. Jeron Kir added a breakaway goal after picking up a puck behind the Erie defense and outrunning them to the net. The Storm answered back with two more goals to tie the game at 3-3. With only 16 seconds remaining in the period Mason Gow added his second goal of the game with assists from Joseph Alfano and Carter Mastronardi, taking the Capitals into the

third with a narrow one-goal lead.

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The third period saw some good power play chances for the Capitals as the game got heated. The Storm scored first, erasing the narrow lead the Caps had built. As they have done all season, Southpoint continued to battle, building another two-goal lead when Jeron Kir added his second of the game with an assist from Mason Gow, who capped off his own hat trick just seconds later on a pass from Justin Brown. Erie added a power play goal before the final buzzer to bring the final score to 6-5, marking another win for the Capitals.

Spraytec Peewees

shut out Essex

Spraytech Peewees hosted the Essex Blues and won 3-0. Trevor Dyck made it 1-0 in the second period with an assist to Eric Wright. Tyson Steel one-timed a pass to Trevor Dyck to make it 2-0 early in the third. Owen Lindsay made it 3-0 on an end-to-end rush. Joshua Cacilhus was solid in the net to earn the shutout. Spraytec next traveled to Essex where they lost to Essex #2 by a score of 6-1. The Spraytech goal was scored by Tyson Steel, assisted by Owen Lindsay. Great effort, Spraytec. Keep up the good work!

Bantam Majors

finals in Woolwich

The Southpoint Bantam Major team, sponsored by Jose’s Bar and Grill, travelled to Woolwich this past weekend and played in the Wildcat tourney.

On Friday the Caps took on the Cambridge Hawks and started out great. Brett Enns gave a great feed to Luc Ribble out front, who made no mistake and drilled it home fivehole. Cambridge replied to tie it 1-1. Then, Zack Dillen gave a great heads-up feed up the middle where Luc Ribble went in on a breakaway to take a 2-1 lead. Again, Cambridge replied to knot it at 2-2.

The Caps went ahead for good on a freaky play out front where it went off the goalie’s helmet and in. Evan Loveless got credit for the go-ahead goal, assisted by Jack Hannigan and Jared Hillier. Luc Ribble completed the hat trick with an empty netter, with helpers going to Brett Enns and Zack Dillen. Pickles Dillen played exceptional in net!

Game two on Saturday afternoon pitted the Caps against the Tillsonburg Tornadoes. The Caps worked hard and outmuscled and out-hit their opponent. Evan Loveless had a great wrist shot that went in short side to start the scoring for the Caps that went unassisted. A few minutes later, Luc Ribble scored off a goalmouth scramble that also was unassisted. Ribble completed the scoring by banging home a rebound that resulted from a blast from the point from Tristen Totaro. The Caps won 3-0 and the shutout went to Cameron Stockton who was very solid in net.

Game three was against the Applewood Coyotes and the Caps only needed a half point to secure a place in the semi-finals on Sunday. They accomplished that after the first period as they lead 1-0 on a goal by Jack Hannigan that was assisted by Ryan Wall. After that the kids seemed a bit sluggish and ended up losing 3-1.

The semi-final game had the Caps tackling the Waterloo Wolves. The Caps again came out fast when Jessica Jeffrey blasted a point shot that was neatly tipped top shelf by Luc Ribble to take an early lead. Brett Enns also assisted on the play. Waterloo tied it up at 1-1 before going ahead 2-1 early in the second period. A scramble out front had Luc Ribble bat in the puck to make it 2-2. Assists went to Jack Hannigan and Brett Enns. Waterloo went ahead 4-2 on 2 quick goals and sealed it on the power play with a 5-2 win. All in all, the team played well and worked hard. Good job, kids!

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Down and dirty at 1st annual Grapes of Wrath Mud Run

The Canadian Cancer Society presented the inaugural Grapes of Wrath 5K Obstacle Run/Walk at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery on Saturday, October 26. More than 400 participants trudged through 5 km of obstacles, sand, water, mud and of course, grapes all to support the Society’s local transportation program and childhood cancer research. Pictured above, David Atkinson who is Crossing Canada for Cancer, was one of the participants. David left the East Coast five months ago and is walking across Canada to bring awareness to cancer and raise funds. “We were so excited to have him in our area at this time to join our event” said Paula Talbot, Fundraising Coordinator for the Society. “We are also amazed at the number of survivors and those currently going through treatments who participated. (Photo submitted)

Southpoint Stars weekend recap

On Sat. Nov. 9 the Community Trophy Southpoint Peewee Stars travelled to Kingsville to take on the South County girls. Both teams were evenly matched throughout this contest that ended in a 2-2 tie. On Sunday the Peewee Lady Stars battled a tough team from Windsor. Windsor went on to win this game 4-0.

Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, saw the Fox Ready Mix Southpoint Bantam Stars take on the Windsor Wildcats at the Heinz Arena. The Lady Stars played a strong game but just could not find the back of the net, and lost this contest 1-0. Erica Taylor was outstanding in net for the Lady Stars, limiting Windsor to just a single goal.

The Lion’s Club Southpoint Intermediate Stars welcomed the Chatham Outlaws to the Heinz Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Stars played an amazing game, scoring five unanswered goals en route to a dominant 5-0 win. Kim Goyeau led the attack scoring two goals, with singles go-

Cardinal Carter junior boys volleyball

Arop Plaeh Deng of the Cardinal Carter junior boys volleyball team spikes the ball during a WECSSAA junior boys volleyball semifinal against the Belle River Nobles Monday, Nov. 4. The Cougars won in three straight sets with scores of 25-22, 25-19 and 25-21. In the semifinals, the Cougars were defeated in three straight sets by the hosting Essex Red Raiders. Elsewhere in local volleyball playoffs, the Leamington senior boys Lions were eliminated by General Amherst three sets to one in the 2A semifinals while the UMEI Lightning senior boys were defeated three sets to 1 in the 1A quarterfinals against Tecumseh Vista Academy.

ing to Stephanie Mastronardi, Chase Cabral and Sydney Dries. Notching the assists were Abbey Gradwell (2), Dries, Mastronardi, Cristina Pearce and Joline Driedger. Shayna Augustine was again spectacular in net, making several key saves throughout this contest to earn the shutout.

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take on the Lakeshore Lightning on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Stars played great and the game ended in a 1-1 tie. Madelin Hubbs played

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Sharks pass another endurance test

By Bryan Jessop

The Wheatley Sharks wrapped up another three games in four days marathon with another impressive collection of points, this time taking each of a possible six points with three wins in four days.

The most recent triad of games ended with a 6-5 shootout victory over the visiting Blenheim Blades, capping a successful stint that included a Friday night 4-3 regulation win in Belle River and a 3-2 overtime victory in Amherstburg.

The Monday, Nov. 11 contest at Wheatley Area Arena started on a strong note for Blenheim’s power play, as Drew Marlatt sent a rebounding puck past Conner MacKinnon 22 seconds into his team’s first man advantage of the night. Dylan Enns evened the score after one-timing a Ryan Zsebok pass from behind the net past Justin Pratt from directly in front of the net. Scott Florence also drew an assist.

The Blades regained their one-goal advantage 17 seconds later, when Cam Aitken sent an ice-level shot past a sprawling MacKinnon. The Sharks replied with their first of three

power play tallies, as Cale Phibbs snapped a rebound into an open left half of the Blades’ net after Pratt made the initial save. Jimmy Ciacelli and Mike Reid drew assists.

Area Arena. The Sharks won 6-5 in their first shootout of the

puck past MacKinnon for a 4-3 lead. Enns took advantage of a Florence pass sent across the Blades’ crease to poke home his second of the night with 40 seconds remaining. Antonio Ciampa also assisted.

Today, more than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes - a condition that, if left unchecked, puts you at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This means that nearly 1 in 4 Canadians either has diabetes or prediabetes. More than 20 people are diagnosed with the disease every hour of every day.

The number of people with type 2 diabetes is rising dramatically due to a number of factors:

An aging population - the risk of developing type 2 diabetes rises with age;

Rising obesity rates - obesity dramatically increases the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes; Increasingly sedentary lifestyles are contributing to rising obesity rates, particularly in

The second period unfolded in much the same fashion as the first, again starting with a Blenheim goal. The Blades forwards forced a turnover near the Wheatley blue line, giving Aaron Pastorius a chance to chip a low shot over the goal line from immediately in front of MacKinnon’s crease after 69 seconds of play. The Sharks tied the game for the third time during a five-on-four advantage as a Jimmy Ciacelli shot made an odd deflection at ice level, eluding Pratt for a 3-3 score.

Pastorius struck again during a two-on-one rush, taking a feed from Jordan Durston and sliding the

Blenheim again struck early in the period as Mitch O’Hanley wired a wrist shot that struck the Shark net’s left post and crossbar before soaring over the goal line for a 5-4 Blenheim advantage. About four minutes later, again during the man advantage, Wheatley defenseman Brett Babkirk blasted a slap shot that flew untouched into the back of the Blenheim net for a five-all stalemate. Reid and Sebastian Kanally were credited with assists. Although the Sharks outshot Blenheim 39-27 through 65 minutes, their first shootout of the season was required to determine a winner. The brief series of penalty shots began with Zach Mailloux being denied at point blank, followed by a controversial goal by Enns, whom Pratt believed shot the puck twice before it trickled over the goal line from a sharp angle just inside the left post. After discussing the shot, officials deemed it a valid goal. Durston then tried to outmaneuver the Sharks’ netminder for the equalizer, but was cleanly poke checked by MacKinnon before he could release the puck.

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younger Canadians, which can lead to type 2 diabetes; People of Aboriginal descent are 3 to 5 times more likely than the general population to develop type 2 diabetes; and

Almost 80% of new Canadians are from populations that have a higher risk for type 2 diabetes. These include people of Hispanic, Asian, South Asian, or African descent.

The serious complications

Diabetes can lead to serious complications and premature death:

• 80% of Canadians with diabetes die from a heart attack or a stroke;

• 42% of new kidney dialysis patients in 2004 had diabetes.

• Diabetes is the single leading cause of blindness in Canada;

• 7 of 10 non-traumatic limb amputations are the result of diabetes complications;

• 25% of people with diabetes suffer from depression;

• The life expectancy for people with type 1 diabetes may be shortened by as much as 15 years; and

• The life expectancy for people with type 2 diabetes may be shortened by 5 to 10 years.

Staying Healthy With Diabetes:

Both type 1 and type 2

diabetes are serious conditions, and can lead to the same complications. But you can do many things to stay well. Talk to your doctor about all of the following points. They are important for basic diabetes care. Your doctor and your healthcare team will work with you to ensure you get the best care.

The important first steps are:

• Eat according to a healthy meal plan.

• Increase your physical activity.

• Learn as much as possible about diabetes.

Do you know your targets for good blood glucose and blood pressure control? Remember, lowering your blood glucose and blood pressure (even a little) will help you become healthier and stay that way.

For more information visit the Canadian Diabetes Association at www.Diabetes.ca.

Scott Florence of the Sharks moves around Bryce Broad of the Blades as he carried the puck toward the Blenhein net during second-period action of a Monday, Nov. 11 game at Wheatley

season. (SUN Photo)

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Austin Fontaine put the game away with a deke to the left side of the Blenheim net before tucking the puck under a falling Pratt.

“That game was never in anyone’s hands,” said Sharks head coach Ken Galerno. “We knew early on that it was going to end up being a one-goal game.”

The Sharks’ contest against Blenheim marked the return home after a two-game road stand that started Friday, Nov. 8 in Belle River. Wheatley avenged a 9-3 home ice loss to the second-place Habs with a 4-3 regulation victory. Babkirk, Austin Thompson and Jon Woelk gave the Sharks a 3-0 lead at the first buzzer with Reid, Thompson, Ciampa, Sebastian Kanally, Thomas Virban and MacKinnon drawing assists. MacKinnon, who stopped 39 of 42 shots, now has two assists on the season.

Woelk scored the game winner and his second of the game early in the second, assisted by Babkirk and Reid. Belle River threatened to make a repeat comeback on goals by Mike Ditty, Hunter Corp and James Shelton before the second period ended, but Wheatley’s defense put a stop to the gesture by forcing a scoreless third.

Babkirk continued to play the role of offensive defenseman in a Sunday, Nov. 10 game in Amherstburg. The veteran blueliner both started and finished the scoring in a 3-2 overtime victory, assisted by Thompson on the power play for the only tally of the opeing 20 mintues and taking passes from Reid and Kanally after 3:40 of extra minutes.

In between, Colin Hamilton tied the game for the Admirals before Ryan Zsebok netted his first as a Shark, assisted by Scott Florence and Sebastian Kanally. Steven Spada evened the score and forced overtime early in the third frame for Amherstburg.

The Sharks will have a three-day breather from game action before again hitting the road for a Friday, Nov. 15 contest in Dresden.

“This November schedule is ridiculous,” Galerno said. “Fortunatley, our lineup of midget players had fresh legs and played great tonight (against Blenheim).”

The Sharks sat out scoring leader Jon Woelk for Monday’s game after the veteran suffered a minor upper body injury Sunday in Amherstburg. He will be back on the roster for Friday’s game against the Kings.

Monday’s win put Wheatley in a tie for second place with Belle River, who has played 19 games compared to the Sharks’ 18.

Wheatley’s next home game will be Monday, Nov. 18 against the Alvinston Flyers.

Golden Years mini golf

Fifty-seven avid golfers descended on Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens golf course Nov. 7, and by the time the last team left the greens, 94 aces had dropped.

Leading the ace parade was Doug Vickery with 5, followed closely by Ken Brook, Ken Womack and Tom Hyatt with 4 each. Three dropped for Iggy Arner, Carolyn Ascott, Pete Daudlin, Bill Taylor, Gerry Wilkinson, Cam Keith, Julia Kos and Bill Mayville. Managing 2 apiece were Herb Ascott, Mike Binder, Kathy Bradley, Eleanor Brook, Dorothy Cascadden, Gord Ellis, Andy Orsini, Colleen Pearse, Morley Scratch, Art Sweet, Barry Sweet, Shirley Thiessen, Ernie Vandenberg, Mary Anne Vickery, Steve Vigh, Gerrit Vriesen, Eleanor Wilkinson, Murray Hartford, Eva Kah, Marie Lasi and Frank Lasi. One fell for Cheryl Allen, Madeline Butler, Barb Murphy, Rose Taylor, Lloyd Honey, Laurie Hylton, Floyd Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Eileen MacIntosh, Betty McManus and Winnie Moore.

A strong low score of 15 for 9 holes went to Doug Vickery, followed by 16 for Dorothy Cascadden and Bill Taylor. Carding 17 were Bill Mayville, Ken Brook, Eileen MacIntosh, Iggy Arner and Pete Daudlin.

Low score for 18 holes went to Eileen MacIntosh, Bill Taylor and Pete Daudlin with 35, followed by Tom Hyatt, Ken Brook, Doug Vickery, Jim Allen and Art Sweet with 36 each. 37 was recorded by Barry Sweet, Gerry Wilkinson and Laurie Hylton.

A good score of 73 for 36 holes went to Tom Hyatt. Doug Vickery with 75, Bill Mayville and Barry Sweet with 76, and Ken Brook and Art Sweet with 77 rounded out the scores.

Registering 231 and first place was Team 1 (Bill Mayville, Ken Womack, Betty McManus, Tom Hyatt). Second place with 236 went to Team 14 (Steve Vigh, Gerry Wilkinson, Lloyd Honey), and third place was nailed down by Team 7 (Dorothy Cascadden, Eileen MacIntosh, Bill Taylor).

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

Tyke/Novice loses to Kingsville

On Sat. Nov. 9, Naples Pizza Team 6 Tyke/Novice team faced off against Kingsville #3 at Kingsville Arena where they suffered a 3-0 loss.

The kids played really hard but just couldn’t manage to get on the board.

Excellent work by goalie Jonathan Semaan.

The Sharks’ Austin Fontaine wraps up a Monday, Nov. 11 game against the Blenheim Blades with a shootout goal against Justin Pratt Monday, Nov. 11 at Wheatley Area Arena. (SUN Photos)

Unlike their automotive namesakes, the St. Marys Lincolns were anything but well equipped for a recent game against the Leamington Flyers.

The Western Conference’s last-place Lincolns had only 15 skaters and one goalie for a Thursday, Nov. 7 contest at Heinz Arena and were sent home by the Flyers with an 11-0 loss. Following misconducts and injuries, the visitors had barely two full lines for the final six minutes of the game.

The Flyers took control of the contest from the opening faceoff, testing St. Marys goalie Connor Hughes frequently while starting Leamington netminder Austyn Roudebush’s shutout bid was rarely threatened.

“We played hard,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “We’ve got things to do and things to work on.”

Flyers crush Lincolns

By Bryan Jessop

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The game winner came at the 8:14 mark of the first, when Cale Allen earned the attention of a St. Marys defenseman while approaching the net, only to slide the puck over to a trailing and undetected Jared Dennis. Dennis made the most of the opportunity, burying a wrist shot into the left side of the Lincolns’ net. Alex Friesen also earned an assist, his first of three on the night. Despite being under pressure from both blueliners, Kyle Quick made it 2-0 with an ice-level shot about seven minutes later, taking feeds from Nathan Opblinger and David Dalby. Allen finished the scoring for the opening period 20 seconds later, sprinting toward the St. Marys net after being set up for a short breakaway by Friesen.

The game marked the widest margin of victory in GOJHL contests that have been played to date in 2013-14. Only Sarnia (15), Caledonia (13) and Stratford (12) have scored more in a single game.

“I felt sorry for the players,” said Piroski, noting that this era of the season is common for player absences due to school exams.

“Leamington at this point in time is not a place you want to come into understaffed.”

In the third period, the Flyers bench sent three forwards onto the ice during a double shorthanded situation, a strategy that Piroski noted wasn’t a first for his team.

is challenged by two St. Marys defensemen for control of the puck during first period action of a Western Conference game at Heinz

11-0 victory. Seguin scored twice and added an assist. (Sun photo)

Tony Spidalieri of the Flyers blasts a shot at the St. Marys net during the second period of a Thursday, Nov. 7 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. The short-benched Lincolns were no match for the Flyers, who cruised to an 11-0 victory. Spidalieri scored twice.

“That’s not unusual for me to do,” he said. “We’ve practiced it so that our forwards can play down two men without getting tied up. If you get tied up in a five-onthree, it’s a goal.”

The Flyers outshot the Lincolns 48-15, going two-for-11 on the power play while St. Marys was held to zero for five. Despite the lopsided victory, the Flyers are not taking lower-ranked teams for granted. Piroski noted that for the Saturday, Nov. 9 contest against the eighthplace Lambton Shores Predators, his team planned to stay on their toes.

“Lambton’s been playing well lately. We’ve got to be aware of them,” he explained.

Second-period scoring began with a shorthanded effort by the Flyers. Tony Spidalieri and Dylan Seguin initiated a two-on-two rush where Seguin managed to send a pass that eluded both Lincolns for Spidalieri to snap the puck just inside the left post. Daniel Robertson also earned a helper. Kyle Shaw potted his 10th of the year after taking a pass from Dalby and burying his own rebound with a sharp-angle shot.

Mitch Amante accounted for the next two, first on a perfect crease-crossing pass from Quick and later with a low wrist shot that found the right corner of Hughes’ net. J.P. Grineau assisted on the latter tally.

Spidalieri and Alex Seguin pounced on a loose puck in the Lincolns’ crease to start the scoring for the final 20 minutes. Seguin took a swipe at the puck that Hughes stopped, only to allow Spidalieri to poke the rebound over the goal line.

With the penalties continuing to add up, Alex Seguin cashed in with two consecutive man-advantage goals, first with a slap shot from the left of the St. Marys net during a four-on-three. About fourand-a-half minutes later, Shaw and a Lincs’ defender simultaneously reached a bouncing puck, sending it straight into the air. Seguin was the first player to locate the descending disc, sending it

past Hughes before it was found by anyone else in the crowd of players. Shaw assisted on both Seguin goals while Grineau added his second of the night on the first of the two.

Scoring finally ended with the second of the night for Dennis, who one-timed a slap shot from directly in front of the guests’ net, striking the bottom of the crossbar on a release that then deflected nearly straight down and just over the goal line. Quick and Friesen notched assists.

The Flyers proved well aware of the Preds, winning the Saturday game 7-2. Dalby, Alex Seguin and Dennis scored in the first period, which ended with a 3-2 Leamington lead. Opblinger and Friesen scored the only goals of the second frame while Grineau and Graham Kelsey scored in the third.

The Flyers went two for eight on the power play while outshooting Lambton Shores 36-29. The Predators were one for nine on the man advantage.

rest of the west

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the LaSalle Vipers nipped Lambton Shores 5-4 in overtime while London defeated St. Thomas 7-2. Sarnia upset LaSalle 5-4 despite trailing 3-0 after 20 minutes while the Flyers were taking on the Lincolns.

On Friday, St. Marys upset Chatham 4-3 while St. Thomas won 4-3 against Strathroy. While the Flyers were in Forest, Strathroy edged Sarnia, also 4-3. On Sunday, London came home with a 5-4 win against Chatham.

Upcoming Home Games: THURS nov 14 vs lasalle7:10PM THURS nov 21 vs london7:10PM

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Arena Thursday, Nov. 7. The short-benched Lincolns were no match for the Flyers, who cruised to an

Connor Hughes of the Lincolns stops an Alex Friesen shot during second-period action of a Thursday, Nov. 7 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. Friesen had three assists in his team’s 11-0 win. (Sun photo)

LDSS launches multi-purpose event

By Bryan Jessop

Students at Leamington District Secondary School have found a way to get to know one another, enjoy some light-hearted competition and support two worthy community causes all at the same time.

The school held its first annual LDSS Survivor Games throughout the afternoon of Thursday, Nov 7, utilizing both gymnasiums, the cafeteria and library to embark on 10 challenges for randomly formed teams of 10 students apiece. The games were open to any LDSS student who made a $5 donation for breast cancer awareness or gave a good-condition jacket to the local Coats For Kids campaign.

“It’s also a good mixer for juniors and seniors, giving them a chance to compete together and have fun,” said LDSS gym and leadership teacher Dan Braun. Braun and other staff members assisted student council with the ideas and games behind the Survivor Games, a concept formed by student council as one of the monthly in-school

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Members of a team take turns releasing shots during the marshmallow catapult event, one of 10 games in the first annual LDSS Survivor Games, held Thursday, Nov. 7. The event was a fundraiser for both Coats for Kids and breast cancer awareness. (SUN Photos)

Members from one of several teams take part in a round of blind dodgeball in the Leamington District Secondary School cafeteria during the first annual LDSS Survivor Games.

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events. Students volunteered their time after school hours to build items for games such as marshmallow catapult and texting battleship prior to the fundraiser. Members of student council organized LDSS Survivor Games and were dispersed on the afternoon of the event to coordinate and provide instruction to each of the 10 games.

“They’re doing a great job,” Braun said about midway through the games, where each team participated in each event on a rotational basis. “It’s been very positive so far.”

The winning team of the first-ever LDSS Survival Games won Subway restaurant gift cards and will have their names engraved on the Survivor Trophy. Braun explained that for future student council meetings, each of the games will be reviewed and based on feedback, will be either kept for next year or dropped in favour of new ideas.

“They (student council) wanted to do something that would keep school spirit alive while supporting the community at the same time,” explained Braun, whose leadership course students also played roles in the organization of the events.

The LDSS Survivor Games were in part created in response to shortcomings in previous Coats For Kids campaigns held at the school. Organizers set their sights on between $500 to $1,000 for breast cancer research and 100 donations towards Coats For Kids. Donations for both causes were still trickling in following the Survivor Games, coming from students and staff members alike. About 250 students participated in the games, roughly one quarter of the school’s population.

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

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

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

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

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

BAPTIST

Calvary Baptist Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-326-0876

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

First Baptist Church 3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372

Sunday Worship 10:45 am

Heritage Baptist Church 555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley 519-300-1400

Pastor Francisco Penner

Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church

589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994 Sunday Worship 11 am

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

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

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church

311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services

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

Sonshine Lutheran

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

Sunday Bible Study 9 am Worship Service Every Sun.10 am

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services

10:50 am (Summer 10 am)

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

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

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

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

Sunday Worship 9:45 am

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

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

1 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am

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

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

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

Sunday Gatherings 10 am

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

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

PENTECOSTAL

FGT Family Church

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

Sunday Worship 9:15 am, 11 am

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

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

English/Spanish 6:30 pm

Templo Christiano De Leamington

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

Sunday Worship Services 3 pm

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

United Pentecostal Church

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

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541 www.knoxknotes.com

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

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

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

St. Joseph’s Church 310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)

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

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

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

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street

Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

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

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

Mersea United Church

1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am UNITARIAN

Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352

Sunday Service 10:30 am

- Mojtaba

moves from plank to crate during a racing event for the first annual LDSS Survivor Games.

(SUN Photos)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH

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Ninaber wins World Powerlifting Championships

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Aurora/Bradford area — Ninaber Contracting and Forever Green Roofing. Logic Lumber of Alberta, owned and operated by a fellow powerlifter, also sponsored Ninaber’s flight to Scotland. The Calvary Fellowship Baptist Church also contributed $375.

“It was a very pleasant surprise,” Ninaber said. “I didn’t ask for anything and I definitely didn’t expect it.”

This year’s event was hosted by Scotstoun Stadium, home of the professional rugby team the Glasgow Warriors. During his visit to Scotland, Ninaber visisted the Kelvingrove Art Museum and a few other points of interest.

“The mass transit system there is fantastic,” he noted. “It’s very affordable.

Glasgow is a very friendly city. I could have spent a week in the museums.”

Next year’s World Drug Free Powerlifting Championships will be hosted by the eastern European nation of Moldova, situated between Romania and Ukraine. Although Ninaber doesn’t plan to attend, he placed a successful bid for Canada to host the competition in 2015. His American cohorts offered to bring gear while he makes arrangements with St. Clair College and the Holiday Inn in Windsor, the chosen host city.

“It should be a great way to promote the sport in Southwestern Ontario,” Ninaber said. “Canada hasn’t hosted in many decades, although there were a lot of people excited about the

idea of Canada submitting a bid. A lot of UK lifters have family here.”

Ninaber’s next event will be in Evansville, Indiana, where fellow Canadian team members will also attend the single-lift championships. Unlike the combined event, participants are able to choose any one, two or three of the categories for competition. Ninaber plans to enter all three and although he will be 58 in January, has no plans to back away from the sport any time soon.

“Why should I give it up?

I’ve got a guy who’s 73 who trains with me. This is a sport that’s about the friendships you develop. Everyone encourages one another — there’s no trash talking.”

Adrian Ninaber, a Kingsville resident and pastor at Calvary Fellowship Baptist Church in Leamington, prepares to attempt a dead lift during the Powerlifting World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Ninaber took first place in his age and weight category and set a new world record for combined lifts in the squat, dead lift and bench press categories.

Adrian Ninaber performs a bench press during the Powerlifting World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.

Which came first –chicken or the egg?

PETE SCORRAR Science Says...

Egg-laying animals were around before birds were around; therefore, the egg came first. And the chicken is the eggs’ way of having more eggs. Birds were able to improve on the kind of eggs produced by reptiles such as turtles and alligators by adding a protective shell and laying the egg in a nest. A laying hen will add the shell from specialized glands in the oviduct just before she lays the egg. An eggshell is composed of calcium carbonate and the shape of the egg will provide structural strength to protect the inner part of the egg. My challenge to you is to have you break an egg by squeezing it.

An egg is ‘egg-shaped’ to prevent it from rolling out of the nest when it may be bumped. The eggs of gulls and terns that lay their eggs on rocky ledges are very wedge-shaped, while wrens eggs laid in a cupped nest are more oval in shape. Which end comes out first when a hen lays the egg – the round end or the pointer end? When a hen lays an egg, she must ‘stand up’ to let the egg drop out. The big end comes out first. There is an air pocket in the big end which will cushion the delicate insides of the egg when it is dropped. Birds hatch their eggs by ‘sitting’ on them. The egg is tucked up against the belly of the bird to provide constant warmth to the developing egg. Looking at an open egg you can see white cords attached to the yolk. This is the chalaza, which is a twisted protein cord that keeps the germ spot up so that it is always in contact with the hen.

The chicken may be “second” in the order of things, but the egg comes first – at breakfast!

Soli Deo Gloria Singers celebrate “Love Incarnate” in upcoming concert

The Soli Deo Gloria Singers, under the direction of Paul Dueck and Nancy Dyck, would like to invite you to their upcoming November concert “Love Incarnate”.

We have heard the expression: “Love makes the world go ’round.” Someone has written: “Love does not make the world go ’round, but it sure makes the ride worthwhile.” Love is contagious and spreads easily

and widely. Mother Teresa writes: “Love is a fruit in season at all times, and is within reach of every hand.”

Love incarnate reveals God’s love for His people as described in the gospel of John: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” Blogger John Smallman, writes: “We are all love incarnate, burst-

ing with desire to share our love and longing for others to share their love with us.”

The contemporary musical artist and songwriter, Stuart Townend, summarizes “love incarnate” as follows:

With a prayer You fed the hungry, with a cry You stilled the storm;

With a look You had compassion on the desperate and forlorn.

With a touch You healed the leper, with a shout You

‘Tis the Season...

raised the dead; With a word expelled the demons, with a blessing broke the bread.

Love Incarnate, Love Divine captivate this heart of mine.

Till all I do speaks of You.

This concert will feature “Love Incarnate” in its various dimensions. Included are songs of the Christmas season, when God’s love was revealed in human form through the birth of Christ. You will hear familiar hymns like “Love Came Down at Christmas”, along with Michael Praetorius’ “Singt ihr lieben Christen all!” Choir members have been exhorted to sing with the deep, dark sound characteristic of Russian choral music in the beautiful Rachmaninoff composition “Bogoroditse Devo” (Rejoice, O Virgin”). The choir is also being encouraged to sing with a “relaxed gospel swing” in Larry Shackley’s “What A Wonderful Child.” Humankind’s response to God’s love is reflected in 16th century composer Thomas Tallis’ work, “If ye love Me, Keep My Commandments” as well as in the contemporary work of Audrey Falk Janzen, “The Great Commandment.” Join in the celebration of “Love Incarnate” and marvel with composer Dmitry Bortniansky, “O power of love, all else transcending, in Jesus present evermore.” Concerts will be presented at UMEI, 614 Mersea Rd. 6, west of Hwy 77, north of Leamington, on Sat. Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., Leamington on Sun. Nov. 17 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are available at Ten Thousand Villages and at Mennonite Savings & Credit Union or from choir members. Call UMEI at 519-326-7448 for ticket prices or more information.

Soli Deo Gloria Singers practice for “Love Incarnate”.

OBITUARY

John Peter Klassen

John Peter Klassen, 58 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, November 11, 2013 at his home.

OBITUARY

Laurie (Chalcraft) Parris RN

June 14, 1960 – November 1, 2013

OBITUARY

Marion Campbell

Beloved husband of Jane (Driedger). Dear father of Melissa and Jason Marcovecchio, Amy and Bryan Clement, Jenny and Santino Melatti. Loving Opa of Olivia and Hailey Marcovecchio. Dear son of Kathe and the late Peter Klassen. Dear brother of Frank and Barbara Klassen, Harold and Susan Klassen. Son-in-law of John and Marion Driedger and brother-in-law of Len and Caroline Driedger, Peter and Jennifer Driedger. John will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

John’s passions were family and farming.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate John’s life was held at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 11 a.m. Pastors Victor Winter and David Dyck officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to UMEI Christian High School.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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It is with great sadness that we announce Laurie’s passing away at Trillium Health Centre on Friday, November 1, 2013 after a five-year battle with cancer.

Laurie is survived by her husband and best friend Mark, special mom of Molly, Nicholas and Maike. She will be sadly missed by her mom and dad, Don and Judy Chalcraft of Leamington. Dear sister of Kim and Brad Martin of Chatham. Sister-in-law of Amanda Parris of Toronto. She will be greatly missed by her nieces Jess and Kasey Martin of Chatham. Her pets Stella and Bo will be lost without her daily treats.

Laurie was a registered nurse and worked at Trillium Health Centre. She was always very caring and compassionate to everyone. She leaves behind many special memories and will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral Service was held Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at Turner & Porter Funeral Home, Mississauga.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Nov. 4: North/

South - 1st Marilyn Robbins and Joyce Moran, 2nd Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Joyce Gammie and Sandy Gammie. East/West - 1st Sonia Jackiw and Ernie Jackiw, 2nd Don Franks and Bob Branton, 3rd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes. Games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Nov. 6: North/South - 1st

Marion Campbell passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Marion (Rutherford) Campbell, age 93 years, formerly of Elmira, was the beloved wife of the late Duncan Campbell (1964). Dear mother of Yvonne “Bonnie” and Gord Kirkpatrick of RR 4, Leamington. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Bruce, Ken, Brian, Barry, Donna (Dennis), Brad, Kim (Glenn), Rob (Kelli), and by her 10 great-grandchildren. Will be missed by her nieces and nephews and their families. Marion was the last surviving member of her family, having been predeceased by her parents Charles and Maria Rutherford, her sisters Marjorie (Alfred Holland), Daisy (David Martin) and her brother John (Myrtle Rutherford).

The family received their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur Street South, Elmira on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral service was held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 1 p.m., followed by interment in Hawkesville Cemetery.

In Marion’s memory, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

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SOUTHPOINT SUN

LEAMINGTON

Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach. Amenities include:

library and social rooms

new Smart Card “no coin” laundry

• outdoor balconies

• FREE utilities and window coverings

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APARTMENT FOR RENT1 bedroom, free water and parking, fridge and stove. References, 519-326-7076. no6-27

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

2 BEDROOM UPPER apartment for rent. Downtown Leamington. $600 per month includes utilities, fridge and stove. Inquiries call 519-995-0642 or 519562-4292. no13

TURKEY DINNERTHURSDAY November 14 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St. (corner of Sherk and Seacliffe Dr.) 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Adults $12, children 6-12 $6, children 5 & under free. Tickets can be purchased at the door, take-out available. Handicap accessible. For more information please call 519-326-3966. no6-13

THE SOLI DEO Gloria Singers invite you to their Fall concert, “Love Incarnate” to be performed at UMEI, 614 Mersea Rd 6, just west of Hyw 77, north of Leamington on Saturday Nov 16 at 7:30 pm and at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St E on Sunday Nov 17 at 3:00 pm. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for students, and $15 and $7 at the door, available at Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, Ten Thousand Villages, choir members, and UMEI. Call UMEI at 519 326 7448 for more info. no13

AUBRI’S ANGELS

FUNDRAISERDinner and

Event - Friday, November 29, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Colasanti’s. Tickets: adults

$25, children (ages 4-12)

$15, available at the Eye Glass Shoppe, Leamington; Colour Plus, Leamington; ACE Home Improvements, Ruthven. For more information contact Sarah 519-9194278 or email: aubrisangels@yahoo.ca. no13-20

LEAMINGTON ROTARY CHRISTMASGift ShowSaturday, November 16, 9:00 - 5:00 & Sunday, November 17, 11:00 - 4:00. Fundraising for local community charities. no6-13

THE 2ND ANNUAL Windsor Essex Book Expo: Sunday, November 24, 10 am - 5 pm at the Caboto Club in Windsor. Meet 60 of your local authors. Children’s events, workshops, celebrities & rare book appraisals. Register online & receive a free gift! www.windsoressexauthors.com no13-20

LIONS CLUB OFKingsville annual Christmas Bingo, Sunday, December 1 at the Lions Community Hall, 23 Mill Street West, Kingsville. Proceeds will benefit the Kingsville Food Bank, Leamington Hospital Foundation and the Lions Foundation of Canada for dog guides for the blind. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 2:00 p.m. This will be a cash bingo with Christmas themed raffle prizes. You must be 18 years of age to attend and play. No children allowed. In the spirit of Christmas, attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Kingsville Food Bank. no13-27

MATCHING CREAM COLOURED sofa and love seat and white wicker headboard - all in excellent condition. All reasonable offers considered. Phone 519-825-

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

SOUTHPOINT SUN

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING LEAMINGTON DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

194 Erie St. North Leamington, Ontario N8H 3X4 November 25, 2013 • 6:00 p.m. Activity Centre, Leamington Fairgrounds

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANN AUGUSTINE late of the Municipality of Leamington, In the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, who died on August 18, 2013

Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of the same to the undersigned solicitors for the Estate Trustee on or before the 25th day of November, 2013 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

Dated at Leamington, Ontario this 30th day of October, 2013.

SAWATZKY BALZER

Barristers and Solicitors 5 Russell Street Leamington, Ontario N8H 1T7

519-322-2341

Solicitors for the Estate Trustee

LEAMINGTON ONTARIO, CANADA

Notice of Open House and Public Meeting Regarding Transient Traders

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington has scheduled an Open House and a Public Meeting regarding By-law 638-05, as amended by By-law 274-13. By-law 638-05 is a by-law to licence and regulate Transient Traders, Peddlers and Mobile Vendors. By-law 274-13 amends By-law 638-05 by limiting the number of Transient Trader licenses to be issued per year in Leamington as well as placing limitations on the number of licenses to be issued to one individual or company in one year.

The Open House will be held on Monday, November 25, 2013 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM in the lobby of the Municipal Office located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington. The purpose of the Open House is to provide information and collect comments on the existing by-laws.

The Public Meeting will be held on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington. At the Public Meeting Council shall hear any person who claims to be affected by this by-law. For further information please contact 519-326-5761.

Dated this 7th day of November, 2013.

Brian R. Sweet Director of Corporate Services

111 Erie Street North Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9

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WANTED - SOMEONE TO shingle my house at 32 Marlborough East, Leamington. 1 storey, 2 bedroom house. Easy to shingle. Leave message in mailbox or mail to Andrew Goebeur, Rd. 233 Woodslee, N0R 1V0. no13

GREENHOUSE WORKERS, GENERAL LABOUR

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Career Opportunity

Plant Products is currently recruiting for a Biological Technical Sales Representative as an addition to our Commercial Sales Division.

Position: Biological Technical Sales Representative Plant Products – Commercial Division.

Territory: Niagara – Southwestern Ontario

Responsibilities:

• Technical support for greenhouse biological pest management and IPM programs.

• Customer relationship management.

• Implementation of product demos and trials.

• Evaluation of new technologies.

• Answer questions concerning biological product performance and rates.

• Coordinate activities and effectively communicate with other internal departments.

Qualifications:

Industry knowledge gained through industry experience and post secondary education.

Capable of working independently.

Excellent written and oral communications skills. Ability to work in a computerized fast pace work environment.

Salary to commensurate with experience.

Contact: Jerry.Weber@Plantproducts.com

We appreciate your interest, and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.