Dr. David Suzuki talks environment at Hillman Marsh
By Bryan Jessop
The Essex Region Conservation Authority, along with inspiration from the Leamington District Secondary School Eco Team, brought one of the environment’s biggest advocates to the podium for a recent outdoor presentation.
Former Leamington resident Dr. David Suzuki paid a visit to ERCA’s Hillman Marsh Conservation Area Monday, Sept. 14 as part of a multi-speaker event aimed at bringing local, national and global messages of environmental concern to a large crowd of guests. Suzuki, Canada’s most renowned environmental activist, stepped forward as the event’s feature speaker following vocal presentations by the likes of ERCA water quality scientist Dr. Kate Stammler, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change environmental scientist Mallory Jutzi and surface water specialist Ryan Smith, Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association past president Henry Denotter, Leamington CAO Peter Neufeld, Leamington District Secondary School teacher Lisa Jeffery, LDSS Eco Team president Carlos Pena and Caldwell First Nation chief Louise Hillier.
Suzuki’s addition of Hillman Marsh to a recent WindsorEssex County tour was in part prompted by late-August water testing for microcystin — a toxin produced during harmful algal blooms — performed by ERCA at 10 different beaches across Essex County. For Aug. 24 and 25, Hillman waters reached 6.29 parts per billion, more than the recorded results of any other ERCA location. Leamington’s Seacliff Beach was second worst at 3.33 ppb. Presentations followed a light lunch provided by ERCA and were a combined hour and 20 minutes in length.
“The generating problem that creates the problem is the human mind. It’s the brain and the way that we look at the world. It’s our values and our beliefs that shape the way we treat the Earth. We have to change that paradigm, that way of seeing the world.”
- David Suzuki
Suzuki made presentations throughout the weekend as hosted by the Windsor and District Labour Council at Malden Park and the Ciociaro Club the previous Sunday. Prior to his Hillman Marsh appearance on Monday, Suzuki met with University of Windsor students.
The luncheon at the Hillman Marsh site included LDSS Eco Team members and Kingsville District High School students as guests. Jeffery, who represents the municipal environmental program Blue Dot Leamington, was instrumental in forming her school’s Eco Team upon the start of the 2014-15 school year. At the time, the organization included 15 members, eight of whom have since graduated and one other who has moved to Winnipeg. The current school year began with the team’s numbers expanding to 62.
Jeffery described Suzuki’s visit as a tremendous experience for Eco Team members.
“To have him (Suzuki) come here is a great way to start the school year,” she explained. “He was very inspiring. I liked the connections he made to First Nations people. He got the message across that environmental protection is everyone’s responsibility.”
Blue Dot Leamington was formed recently as an exten-
sion of an environmental movement spearheaded by Suzuki and Eco Justice Canada, encouraging the municipality to declare a healthy environment as a top priority when making legislative decisions in council. Jeffery explained that Leamington mayor John Paterson, other members of council and administration have been in support of the movement since its inception. On Oct. 5, Blue Dot Leamington will meet with council to sign the declaration. Jeffery explained that the goal is to have enough other municipalities follow suit to eventually have a healthy environment commitment added to the Provincial Bill of Rights. If seven of the 10 provinces do so, the federal government can be approached to add environmental protection legislation to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms — a step many other countries around the world have already taken.
The LDSS Eco Team caught Suzuki’s attention with a summit it organized at the Leamington Municipal Marina in May, where it brought to light high concentrations of harmful blue-green algae returning to Lake Erie waters. A map of the western end of the lake the team brought to the Hillman Marsh presentation was situated at the base of the podium each speaker used for individual presentations. The map showed heavy infestation of harmful algae blooms — which depend largely on phosphorus as a food source — stretching from the east coast of Point Pelee, surrounding Pelee Island and reaching the northern coast of Ohio. Stammler explained that the most recent appearance of blooms is the worst seen in the
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Dr. David Suzuki at Hillman Marsh
(Continued from Front) region since the 2011 infestation that dealt a severe blow to Pelee Island’s tourism industry. This year’s high concentration began in late July and is expected to remain for several weeks to come.
Stammler also noted that the general public can do its part to curb algae bloom populations in Lake Erie by using phosphorus-free fertilizers and cleaning products, picking up and properly disposing of waste left by pets and for those with lakefront property, leaving ‘buffer strips’ near the shore that can curb the storm water runoff effect. She also explained that climate change, warmer lake temperatures, invasive species and watershed reduction are factors contributing to algae bloom challenges not experienced during the 1970s.
Next up, Neufeld — representing Paterson, who was unable to attend — explained what the municipality is doing to help reduce blue-green algae’s food supply.
“In the last few years, the municipality has spent in excess of $45 million to upgrade and enlarge the pollution control plant,” Neufeld explained.
Leamington has also installed a holding lagoon to accept runoff where affected water can be treated before it returns to the lake. Combined sewers, however, continue to present a problem that the municipality is addressing with an expanded pipe system while rain gardens have also been created.
“In a direct manner, we have taken steps to increase our capacity to deal with sewage, to separate the storm water from the sewer, to hold it in lagoons and to begin separating our sewers,” added Neufeld, who also highlighted a sanitary sewer project running down Bevel Line and Pelee Drive that will collect sewage finding its way into the drainage system that empties into the lake.
Suzuki was officially welcomed to the ERCA podium by LDSS Eco Team president Carlos Pena, who described him as his main inspiration behind backing environmental causes.
“It’s like we’re keeping this fragile ecosystem on life support until real change takes place,” noted Pena, who voiced frustration in the Canadian federal government’s hesitance to take action on national and global environmental issues.
Pena met Suzuki in person the previous evening at the Ciociaro Club and described the opportunity as a valuable eye opener.
“I only knew David as a scientist and as a TV personality,” Pena explained of his knowledge of Suzuki prior to the Sept. 13 event in Windsor. “I now understand how (he) has managed to inspire my teachers, my principal and the other speakers we have heard today. (He) has also inspired me to take charge of change and make Canada a place I want to be.”
Suzuki’s presentation began with reflection on his former home town, where he was a student at Mill Street Elementary School and Leamington District High School (LDSS) in Grade 9 before his family moved to London, Ont.
“I spent four of the happiest years of my life growing up in Leamington,” he stated. “Point Pelee wasn’t a national park back then. For a kid, it was just a treasure. I could jump on my bike and get into this magical place. I am so happy that it is now a national park. I spent a lot of time on Seacliff fishing on the wharf there. I supplied the family with catfish, with perch, with pickerel — what a rich, wonderful lake it was.”
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Suzuki shared some of his personal stories with those in attendance to further illustrate his environmental concerns, many based in and around his current British Columbia home.
“One of the problems that we face today is that the way that we look at the world is through the eyes of ‘well, I’m a farmer, I’m a forester, I’m a logger, I’m a fisher, I’m a hunter’ and we see the world around us through the lenses of our specific approach or our vested interest and we can’t see the beautiful, exquisite interconnectedness of everything,” Suzuki explained. “We’re not seeing the issues in the proper way.”
“As long as we stay within the economic realm, as long as we stay within the vested interest realm of specific groups, we’re never going to deal with the issue properly,” he continued after describing a confrontation with a logging company executive in B.C. “The generating problem that creates the problem is the human mind. It’s the brain and the way that we look at the world. It’s our values and our beliefs that shape the way we treat the Earth. We have to change that paradigm, that way of seeing the world.”
Suzuki’s words left a lasting impact on many of those who attended the event, including guests representing different generations.
“It was excellent,” said Hillier of Suzuki’s speech. “He’s a man of kindness and wisdom and that’s why he presented us with such a great vision. We’ve all known him as a celebrity through The Nature of Things and now we know him as a role model to people of all ages. He inspires people to do better.”
Leamington District Secondary School teacher Lisa Jeffery, LDSS Eco Team president Carlos Pena and Dr. David Suzuki chat prior to a multi-speaker presentation at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area Monday, Sept. 14. Suzuki, a former Leamington resident, made the local stop as part of a tour of Windsor-Essex County destinations. (SUN Photo)
BILL CHAPLIN Municipal Correspondent
Solar power for pollution control property
Municipal Council has received an exciting offer. To quote: “It is proposed that a 500kW AC ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panel project be constructed on recently acquired lands forming part of the overall Leamington Pollution Control Centre property. Essex Energy Corporation would build, own and maintain the solar panel system and related infrastructure. The Municipality would enter into a lease agreement with Essex Energy Corporation to construct the project on municipal lands.”
The report presented to Council Monday night, Sept. 14, recommends that Council move a resolution that will generate ‘priority points’ toward approval of the project by the province, and a second resolution exempting the project from land use restrictions. It is anticipated that in return for providing the land, the municipality will receive a royalty of 4% of the total revenue.
Council passed the recommended actions.
Temporary use bylaw for parking okayed
The retirement home at 1 Henry Avenue has a slight shortage in parking. The owners addressed this deficiency of five spaces by arranging for some extra staff parking in the mall off Erie St. S. behind Shoppers Drug Mart.
Since the lack of parking should be permanently resolved when their accommodation of the frail elderly changes in future years, they would like to have the temporary situation legalized through a temporary use by-law. This would allow the parking to continue as is for three years. Further, if the facility should continue to offer additional beds, the three-year by-law allows plenty of time to have a permanent solution.
There were no public submissions on the issue put forth at the Sept. 14 meeting of Council.
Auditors reappointed
Leamington’s Director of Finance and Business Services, Ramona Nordemann, has recommended to Municipal Council that the firm of Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP be the municipal auditors for the next five years. Contracts of this sort are typically for a five-year term.
The recommendation was made only after four competent firms were assessed by an internal committee for best value and fit.
Council passed the motion at the Sept. 14 meeting.
Dealership wants to expand
A car dealership on Erie Street North wants to expand its existing site, and has acquired two adjacent properties on Ivan Street and two on Foundry Street. All four of these, however, are zoned residential, so a re-zoning will be required to turn them into more parking area. This would require a re-zoning, and therefore a public meeting.
The dealership would like to have its own zoning changed. Currently it is a “legal nonconforming use”. It would like to be recognized as a permitted use.
At the Sept. 14 meeting, Council was receptive to scheduling a public meeting to consider the proposal.
Greenhouse operation looking to upgrade, expand
A greenhouse development at 329 County Road 18 currently has just over 2 acres of greenhouse the owners would like to replace with a new and slightly expanded greenhouse range (about 2¼ acres) as phase one of a re-development. They have applied to enter into a site plan control agreement with the municipality. This is a standard site plan agreement for Leamington.
Council members passed a motion Sept. 14 to enter into the agreement without comment.
Getting it done, one job at a time
A full and busy week makes the time fly by. Everyone on the cay was ready for the weekend by the time it rolled around! Labour Day is a suitable name, as I know many of you were busy planning a summer gathering or helping pack up your child’s things to head off to school. Others simply helped them get ready for school nearby. It all takes planning and work.
Dropping them off at university or college is often thought-provoking, as you know this is where they will begin their next new adventure in life!
Adventures are always exciting and can be very intimidating, especially if they are a first.
Mark and I spent a week and a half laying our first floor in the Main House kitchen. Thankfully it’s done and none too soon. My hands were calloused and blistered from using the utility knife to cut the click vinyl flooring around a multitude of doorways. Mark made the trim, painted each piece white and then fit them perfectly into place. This was a big project that we are both thankful to check off our list. I just have to paint the legs of the chop block so they co-ordinate. Mark has added some sleek lighting under the cabinets to brighten up the workspace. A very old kitchen has now been brought up to date!
came right over, greeted us and told us his name. As soon as I heard his last name was Schubert my wheels started turning, but he was a step ahead of me. “Does your father happen to be Gerald Omstead?” he asked. What are the chances? The young man is my stepmother Marilyn’s nephew from Savannah. The timing was right and we just happened to meet. He and his wife were spending their long weekend with friends who have a place on Great Harbour Cay, approximately 20 miles down the chain of islands from ours.
My next project was to re-grout the pool tile that had practically disintegrated and was badly stained. I set aside Friday afternoon to get this done in hopes that Mark would arrive around 4:00 with a pitcher of margaritas. By the time Mark was shaking them up, the tile was brought to life and I was feeling lifeless. After dinner we called it an early night.
After taking a couple of pictures for both Marilyn and her brother, the group headed off in search of some tuna for their dinner. Marilyn will love to see that her “grand doggy” Charlie made the photo! He has become a real boater. Monday morning came quickly, as it always does. The Bahamas celebrate Labour Day on October 5, so we woke up, went for a run and laboured as usual. Many of our larger projects are nearly done. A caravan loaded with posts for the tennis court will arrive this week. After those posts are set in concrete and the new fencing is attached, we will be able to settle down and enjoy tinkering on smaller projects here and there.
Everyone on the island works until noon on Saturday. Arthur finished hooking up the electrical and plumbing to our new 350-pound icemaker. Shortly after lunch we all celebrated with a handful of cool cubes. Charlie especially loved his treat! We have ordered both 5 and 10 pound bags for the ice that we will sell to fishermen or visitors from Nassau or other islands. Our little shop is becoming known as the best little shop in the Berry Islands, but honestly there isn’t much to compete with.
I leave for Lauderdale on the 18th and will start stocking up for our charter groups arriving in November. My mother, Maeve, and cousin/friend Nancy will meet me in Florida, and Mom will return with me to Little Whale. I am very excited for her to visit. She has been one of the biggest supporters of our new adventure.
My forearms and hands still ache from the new jobs that we tackled. “Nothing ventured, nothing gained” speaks for every muscle in my body this past year. Although it is fun to try new things, I personally am thankful that I don’t have to do the same thing every day. Certain jobs hurt. My pain has given me more of an appreciation for those who lay floors, paint or tile every day. It is an art and they are true labourers.
Sunday arrived beautifully, as it often does, and when the tide was up Mark, Charlie and I headed out for a boat ride. The water was like glass so we passed through the cut and out into the ocean. The cooling breeze left the sand flies and mosquitoes behind and protected us from the relentless heat. A quick ride around Bonds Cay brought us full circle back to our neighbour’s property where we noticed visitors pulled up onto the beach. Mark suggested that we go in and perhaps we’d meet someone new.
It was Big Kenny from Great Harbour. He regularly charters fishing trips and had two couples out for the day. Recognizing us, Kenny said ‘hi’ and introduced us as “the couple from Little Whale”. One of the young men
Hopefully, everyone reading this column enjoyed a summer barbecue with loved ones and soaked up the summer sun. Send your kids off on their adventures knowing that they will be fine and so will you. We all learn more from stepping into unknown territories, challenging ourselves to learn new things and meet different people who might become future friends. We can often learn as much or more from these extra life experiences as we do sitting in a classroom. The students’ grades will most likely take a dip at first, but that doesn’t mean they are not learning!
Oh Canada! Our home and native land!
Editor,
When is the last time we, as Canadians, have taken the time to read the lyrics to our National Anthem? A good question. At this present moment we are being bombarded with facts. The news is full of debates and promises made by good, respectable leaders vying for the honour to run our country. We watch the horrendous evacuation of desperate individuals and families fleeing their homelands seeking peace and protection. Our hearts are breaking as we blithely say, “Bring them here by the thousands! We’ll take care of them!” Wake up, people, it is time to ‘stop and smell the roses!’
Most of us either immigrated to this country or are the descendants of immigrants. During the past six decades our government protected the immigrants and our country by making certain each individual person or family group was sponsored. This allowed people to arrive with dignity knowing that a job was already waiting for them. I recall people arriving to our area in the 1950s and beyond with nothing but the clothes on their backs, sponsored by either their families, companies like Heinz, Omstead’s and many others. I also recall the ‘boat people’ arriving, sponsored by churches, etc. These people worked hard to build a life here and have become pillars of our society.
Only the Canadians who are willing to sponsor a family or two or three, perhaps take them ‘under their roof and
guarantee them food, shelter and work, only then can they say, “Open our country, bring these people here!”
There are citizens of Canada who need help; people who have slipped through the cracks of society. The funds that supply Canadian citizens with healthcare, pensions, schools, welfare, clean water, a protected environment, (this list is endless), these funds are already threatened. The beautiful lakes and rivers that supply our fresh water systems are fragile. Never forget that our Native Aboriginal people originally lived here without us. We have changed our land in the past few hundred years.
Thousands of hard-working people from Mexico and other countries are living amidst us, sponsored by companies that need them to work in greenhouses or on farms, etc. They proudly earn money to support their families at home.
Canada gained respect during the First and Second World Wars as thousands of young men and women left the country to fight for our freedom. Others stayed home and worked in the factories, the fields, on the waters, at our schools and in homes to keep the ‘home front‘ going. In more recent years Canada has been noted for our peace-keeping endeavours.
Yes, our hearts are breaking, but Canada cannot simply ‘open the floodgates’ without using our brains.
– Maeve Omstead Johnston, Kingsville
Who needs the Kardashians?
In this day and age of smaller families, it’s really hard to fathom someone raising a dozen kids.
My grandparents did just that, in a smallish farmhouse on what is now Deer Run Road between Leamington and Wheatley.
A family of 14 was large in those days but not unheard of. Today, a family of 14 would likely have their own reality TV show. I can see it now, ‘The Ribbles: 14 and Stop Counting!’
The show would consist of Forest (Pat) and Gracie Ribble and their brood of 12, and would follow them through the hardships of the Great Depression, the loss of a young son, a wellknown local feud with the Wigfields down the road and all of the stuff that would happen on an early 20th century farm in rural Mersea Township.
There would be sons going off to war, some of them going AWOL and all sorts of skullduggery by a very large rural family.
I’d venture to say it would be infinitely better than the Duggars or Kardashians could ever come up with.
Imagine a little Duck Dynasty mixed with a generous portion of Hillbilly Handfishin’.
Oh, and don’t forget Battle of the Blades.
My dad wasn’t a boastful man, but he regularly let us know that he held the Ribble record for ‘barrels jumped’ on skates on the old ‘crick’ beside the farm. Where they got all those barrels, I don’t know, but they were apparently stacked and jumped on a regular basis.
Last week, the Ribble clan buried the third of four
daughters in my aunt, Kaye Winger. She was 90 and as feisty as they come. She was five years younger than my dad, who passed away in 2006.
There are actually only two of the clan remaining now, Don and Margaret (Toots).
Aunt Kaye was my mom’s favourite sister-inlaw. They ‘ran together’ when they were younger.
There’s an old phrase you don’t hear anymore: Ran together. Times have changed. Running together nowadays would somehow involve jogging or exercise, two things not in my mother’s vocabulary.
When my aunt Kaye married Bill Winger, my mom and dad were on the verge of being wed too. They were pretty close in age and interests.
Bill was one of the funniest guys I’d ever met. He always had a wise-crack and that big wide smile. Kaye tolerated his shenanigans but not without a few choice words here and there.
There’s never been a shortage of colourful language on either side of my family.
My much-younger cousin Darcy Hyatt provided a moving yet hilarious eulogy to her dear grandma last week. She shed light on some of the farmhouse escapades from back in the day and painted an accurate and loving portrait of aunt Kaye.
The cousins at the funeral were numerous. I never really think of just how many lives were created from that little farmhouse, but every time I attend a Ribble-related funeral, it hits me that the sheer volume of people generated from one couple is amazing.
If Forest and Gracie were alive today, they would have hundreds of great-grandchildren and dozens more great-great-grandchildren. They seem to be everywhere.
That’s what makes the world go ’round, isn’t it?
People who study genealogy will tell you that until you look at a couple like my grandparents and trace the movements of all of their descendants, you have no idea how far and wide
MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings
a family can spread out. I guess that’s how the world got populated.
My cousin Dale tells me we are related to Daniel Boone and Elvis Presley along the lineage. Twenty years ago, I would have laughed at that notion.
Today, it’s easy to believe that we are all related if you go back far enough.
Now, you’ll have to excuse me while I break out my coon-skin cap and put on my white jumpsuit.
Culture Crawl in uptown Leamington September 26
In coordination with Culture Days 2015, Leamington is proud to present the annual Culture Crawl – a one-day visual arts experience on Saturday, September 26th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet local area artists and view works on display in uptown Leamington business storefronts. This show is open to all uptown Leamington businesses and organizations with space available to offer an exhibiting artist or arts and culture organization. Culture Crawl is open to all amateur and professional visual artists in 2D and 3D in any medium and there is no fee for locations or artists to participate in this event. Contact the Leamington Arts Centre for more information or to register at 519-326-2711 or go to www. leamingtonartscentre.com
$8M sewer work on Point Pelee Dr. and Bevel Line set to begin in 2016
Monday evening, Sept. 14, Leamington Council received a report from the Director of Infrastructure Services, Rob Sharon, recommending entering into a contribution agreement for the construction of the Point Pelee Dr. and Bevel Line sanitary sewer servicing project.
By entering into the agreement, work on the new sewer can begin in earnest, with construction of phases one and two beginning in 2016 and continuing with construction of phases three and four on 2017.
BILL CHAPLIN Municipal Correspondent
The entire sewer project is anticipated to cost in the area of $8 million, with both the federal and provincial governments each contributing 25% of the total.
Councillor John Hammond asked how far phases one and two would get the municipality, and was told it would be close to the pumping station on Point Pelee Dr.
It was also stated that it is administration’s desire to get the sewer done as soon as possible because of the benefit that will accrue to both the residents and the lake.
With that, Councillor Larry Verbeke moved “Let’s get the shovel in the ground,” and received Council support.
Mersea Road 3 tender awarded
Wilkinson Drive between Hodgins St. and Essex County Road 31 is getting a facelift. Council received a report at the Sept. 14 meeting from Alex Del Brocco, project engineer, to award the contract to resurface the road to Coco Paving for just over $850,000 (plus HST).
A new process has been proposed for the roadwork. It’s called “Cold In-Place Recycling with Expanded Asphalt Mix” (CIREAM) and that is a process that pulverizes the existing road, mixes in new asphalt cement binder and then lays and compacts the mix back in place. A new 10cm surface of asphalt is later added to the expanded asphalt base. There will not be tonnes of asphalt waste to be disposed of since it will all be re-used.
One interesting question came from Councillor Tim Wilkinson, who asked what all was involved in the $15,000 allowance for “materials testing”.
After the response that centred primarily on testing to be certain of the quality of paving provided, Councillor Wilkinson asked if there was any sort of guarantee when a road is reconstructed.
The answer was that there is no guarantee that covers the ten to twenty years it is hoped the work will last. Dealing with a reputable firm, and checking to insure that the right materials, compacted to the appropriate density is the best assurance of the longevity of the road.
Council voted to accept the tender.
TD Bank Group Supports Ruthven Apple Fest and Community Living Essex County
TD Bank Group will again be serving as official Stage Sponsors of the 2015 Ruthven Apple Festival on Sept. 2627 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
From left to right: Tracy Moore (Manager, Customer Sales and Service with Leamington TD Bank) and Mandy Furtado (Southwest District Manager, Strategy and Sales, with TD Bank) present a sponsorship cheque to Tony DeSantis (Manager, Community Relations) and Johan of Community Living Essex County along with Joe Colasanti, representing the Ruthven Apple Festival Steering Committee. For more details on the festival go to www.communitylivingessex.org
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Leamington teen crowned Miss Earth
By Pat Bailey
Tatiana Maranhao may just be 19-years-old, but she’s garnering some experience on the pageant stage. The Leamington beauty is hoping to top off her upcoming pageant, much in the same way she did her previous three – by walking away with a title.
Maranhao’s journey into the world of pageantry began in 2013.
“I entered my first pageant mainly out of curiousity,” she said.
With several friends who had already taken to the stage in similar competitions, Maranhao thought she too, should give it a whirl. So she took a giant leap of faith, despite her rather shy nature, in the 2013 Miss Teen Ontario World Pageant.
She was one of 18 young ladies chosen to represent the province in the Miss Teenage Canada, as Miss Teen Essex County-World in the nationals.
For Maranhao, it was a life changing experience.
“It helped my confidence and public speaking skills,” she said, “and I gained lifelong friends from across Canada.”
After turning 18, Maranhao set her sights on another goal in her young life--competing for what she believes in, the
environment.
“I have always known about the Miss Earth Pageant,” she said, “and wanted to be a part of it since it has such a strong environmental focus.”
Having a love for the environment and a love of pageants, Maranhao felt competing in this pageant was a natural progression.
So on August 13 Maranhao and her entourage headed to the stage in Montreal, Quebec for the preliminaries.
With a real focus of bringing environmental awareness and concern for the preservation of our planet to the forefront, it was Maranhao`s passion for the planet that helped make her dreams come true when she was crowned Miss Earth Canada on August 14.
While the young lady is anxious to fulfill her duties of raising awareness of the many environmental issues that plague our country and educating others on what they can do to help, she has one more stage to grace with her presence before her work with environmental organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund can begin.
For the next couple of months, the Cardinal Carter 2014 grad will prepare to represent Canada in the Miss Earth Pageant Dec. 5 in Vienna, Austria.
As for next year, she plans to head out west to attend the Vancouver Film School.
Leamington’s Tatiana Maranhao reacts upon hearing her name called as Miss Earth Canada. (Salim Haidar Photography)
Tatiana Maranhao, 19, of Leamington was recently named Miss Earth Canada.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, explore a new way of thinking and keep an open mind. Maintain energy and enthusiasm about a new project. Your energy will inspire others to get moving.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
You may need to get a little pushy to get what you need, Taurus. Don’t overdo it, but don’t hesitate to insert yourself into certain situations this week.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
This is a good week to share your positive thoughts and hopes with others. It’s advantageous to have as many people on your side as you can.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, you have many things to do in the coming days, but you can still manage to have fun along the way. Schedule some rest and rejuvenation once the week has passed.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
If you learn something new this week, it very well may be something important, Leo. Stay attuned to the things going on around you, so you know when to act.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Getting your point across will be difficult this week, Virgo. Take a patient approach and give others the time to explain their points of view before sharing your own.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
You are still in love with that special someone after all of these years, Libra. Share your good fortune with others and you may inspire some new relationships in the process.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, it may be difficult to avoid conflict this week, but do your best to smooth over the situation. Try not to escalate any encounters and add fuel to the fire.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, give something frivolous a try this week. You may find it takes your mind off of other things and restores some of your natural joviality.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, someone is proud of all you have accomplished. Don’t feel badly about bragging a little about the things you have done. It’s good to also be proud of yourself.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, your generosity knows no bounds this week. All that you do unselfishly will come back in spades. Keep up your charitable efforts.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, if things seem a little bit confusing this week, take some time to sit and reflect. The answers will come to you eventually.
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LAC welcomes Rock, Paper Sticks: New Explorations
“My chosen subject matter, the sandstone formations of the Four Corners area (USA) are beautiful to me. They represent strength and the passage of time. The monolithic stones seem permanent and solid, but in fact, they are perpetually transforming and evolving. As am I.” – Linda van de Bovemkamp
This month at the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) we welcome in our main gallery the works of Michael Karl Ondrovcik and Linda van de Bovenkamp in their second exhibit at the LAC titled, “Rock, Paper, Sticks: New Explorations.”
I first met Mike and Linda about 3 years ago when working on the “Breaking Barriers” exhibit in Chatham (which simultaneously was going on at the LAC in Leamington). I was assisting to curate and install the Chatham exhibit and Mike was also working on the committee in addition to being an exhibiting artist in the show. Mike introduced me to Linda, a fellow artist, whom he had been friends with for years. Their work complimented each other’s like none other. Both seasoned artists, yet never before exhibited at the LAC so I invited them to show their works together. In September 2014 they had their first two-person exhibit at the LAC and it was very well received, so much so that we extended the exhibit for an additional month. After the exhibit ended we naturally booked another exhibit for 2015.
Mike works with nature as his medium; sticks and bark in addition to leaves, paper and twine and other wood derivatives. He composes them into geometric shapes like rectangles and circles then applies paint sometimes. The result is a very modern architectural 2-D wall hanging piece and 3-D floor installs that resemble tribal motifs or rudimentary symbols like an inuksuk. Other works he has created for the current 2015 exhibit are large 6-foot cocoons and 4-foot bark faces that hang on the walls.
Mike’s work is complimented by the acrylic on canvas paintings by Linda. Her recent trip to the Four Corners area in the United States inspired her to paint beautiful stylized rock formations. Despite travelling to the Southern US and not to BC, there still resembles a compelling influence from the Group of Seven. Additionally, with the totem faces of Mike’s bark works and the faces that can be seen in Linda’s painting, one can also suspect the influence of Emily Carr.
Both Mike and Linda’s work contain very personal meanings to them. In Mike’s own words on the content behind his art: “My work is an outward expression and exploration of my world, my feelings, thoughts, opinions, dreams or nightmares. Sometimes my work expresses what amuses me. Often it questions preconceived ideas, beliefs or practices that I see as detrimental and needs to be changed.”
And for Lynda: “This new body of work is an acute exploration of self in order to heal. Through my paintings, I am examining the myriads of issues I have faced in my journey through life. Fear, weakness, loneliness, depression, anxiety, bullying, and self-loathing.”
The public is invited to meet the artists as they represent their works on the last day of the exhibit, Saturday September 26, as part of Culture Days and the free Uptown Leamington Culture Crawl event.
Also at the LAC for September is the “Craft Show in a Gallery” featuring new works by Lee-Anne Setterington of Junk Whisperers, Martha Mann Beautiful Things, Gerry Hucko and Lynda RuddockRousseau LRRR Designs and in the second gallery is “The Henry Collection” featuring works from the LAC permanent collection.
Save the Date: Fri. Sept 25, 7 p.m. – The Wreck of the Griffon. The legendary vessel named the Griffon, built by the explorer La Salle, in the year 1679, was the very first ship to sail on Lake Erie – but was lost with all hands and valuable cargo on the return leg of its maiden voyage. Since then, the fate of the Griffon has become the greatest mystery of the Great Lakes!
Join Cris Kohl and Joan Forsberg, a husband-and-wife team of underwater explorers and authors of a new book called The Wreck of the Griffon, as they present a multi-media, live narration program with exciting visuals and background music telling the dramatic story of this long lost, historic ship, and the many times people thought they had found it. A book signing by the authors will follow the free presentation.
Sat. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Uptown Leamington Culture Crawl. A one-day visual art experience. Meet local area artists and view works on display in uptown Leamington business storefronts. Get your FREE Culture Crawl Passport at any participating location the day of the event, get it stamped at each location, and turn it in at your last stop for your chance to win great prizes from local businesses. Artists enter today – 100% free to participate! www.leamingtonartscentre.com for more info.
The LAC is located at 72 Talbot St. W., 519-326-2711.
CHAD RILEY Gallery Crawl
Blue Dot Leamington
By Bill Chaplin
Have you heard about Blue Dot Leamington? The group held a project launch Saturday afternoon, Sept. 12, at Freddy’s on Point Pelee Dr. Blue Dot is an initiative of the David Suzuki Foundation and Ecojustice Canada to achieve a momentous cultural and political change here and across Canada. The name is a reference to the appearance of planet Earth from space: a blue dot.
Blue Dot Canada starts with a familiar theme, “Act locally. Think globally.” The idea is to convince people they have a fundamental right to clean air and water, and a health-promoting environment. Through local activism, the goal is to have local municipalities endorse the right to these aspects of everyday life. When the groundswell of public and municipal support reaches critical mass, then provincial legislators will be moved to support the goal with concrete legislation. Finally, when seven out of ten provinces, representing over 50% of Canada’s citizens, have recognized the right of citizens to live in a healthy environment, the movement will reach its ultimate goal: amending the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to include the right to a healthy environment.
It was the effort and media attention that the Leamington District Secondary School EcoTeam, led by teacher Lisa Jeffery, had in its Bluegreen Algae Summit last school year that gave birth to this local chapter. A representative of Blue Dot Canada contacted Mrs. Jeffery to inquire whether or not she and the EcoTeam would become involved. It sounded good, and with a little research to ensure the group’s bonafides, she agreed.
Tim Shultz Conservatory of Music
According to the Blue Dot website (http://bluedot.ca) 110 nations globally already include a clean environment in their government charters, but not Canada nor the USA. In addition, currently over 82,000 Canadians and 80 municipal governments have passed declarations
BANK THEATRE NOTES
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DALE’S LAST FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE
September 18th “The Dale” is back! 7:00 p.m. with all his friends. Donations appreciated.
Dale Butler & Gord Harwood
Blaise McNeil & Bernadine Reeb & John Moran
Raymond Oliphant
Sarah Fotheringham
Larry Kulik
Sarah Elechkar & Jake Wiebe & Jeff Enns
Robert Hubbard & Alice Hesselrode
Mike Issel and Ryan Horne
A Tribute to Ed Belanger by Francine Leclair
FOURTH ANNUAL FISH FRY AT WHEATLEY LEGION
Saturday, September 19th - Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Dinner at 6:45 p.m. Tickets available after August 20th for $20. Available at the Wheatley Legion 519-825-4164, Counter Effects 519-3264014, or Larry 519-825-4576. Only 110 tickets available.
THE CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES
Sunday, September 20th - 3:00 p.m.@ the Knox Presbyterian
Church, 58 Erie Street South. Treat yourself to a rich array of classical music performed by three accomplished musicians. The pianist is Helen Brown, the flutist is Natalie Dorion and the soprano is Jilda Farias. You will hear music from Puccini, Ave Maria, Danny Boy, the Canadian favorite, Song for the Mira, as well as many more.
Tickets - $15 for Adults, $12 for Students. Available at Wharram’s Jewellery or AT THE DOOR.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE - “WILLY RUSSELL”
Friday & Saturday, September 25th & 26, October 2nd & 3rd - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 27th & October 4th – 2:00 p.m.
Shirley Valentine, 42-year-old put-upon mother and housewife packs her bags and heads for the sun. The note on the kitchen table reads ‘Gone to Greece, back in two weeks.’
Come and see the original one-woman show upon which the movie was based. Allison Still-Berry is terrific as Shirley. Make this a “Girl’s Night Out!”.
Tickets - $15 RECOMMENDED FOR ADULT AUDIENCES ONLY
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recognizing the right to fresh water, clean air, and healthy food grown in soil free from contaminants.
Last year’s consciousness-raising effort about the dangerous microcystins that blue green algae produce, and the impact that phosphorous in agricultural and municipal runoff has, was achieved by 16 hardworking student members of the EcoTeam under the guidance of Mrs. Jeffery. Eight graduated and one moved, which you would think might threaten the group’s ability to tackle another giant project; however, about 60 students have signed up for this school year. The idea this year is to create a whole-community ecology movement, combining all interested parties in pursuit of one common goal.
At the project launch, Mrs. Jeffery identified the many things that Leamington residents enjoy that are part of a healthy environment — the trail system, the access to open spaces, the greenness of streets with big old trees forming a canopy — as well as the not-so-great things that the municipality is trying to address, like leaking septic systems along Point Pelee Drive and the invasion of phragmites into local wetlands.
Mrs. Jeffery then offered a vision of what Blue Dot Leamington could do. One was to agitate for a ban in Leamington of all cosmetic fertilizers containing phosphates. Second was an effort to get recycling containers at all public venues such as the soccer fields, baseball diamonds and municipal parks. Third was to site and plant rain gardens (that are excellent in trapping nutrients from municipal run-off) and pollinator gardens (like the one that was just planted this summer at the south end of the walking trail between Seacliff Drive and Robson Road).
Mrs. Jeffery was emphatic that the idea was not to try to cost the municipality more money, but rather to shift the bureaucratic mindset to a more ecologically sensitive mode.
LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WILL MEET Wednesday, September 16 , 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church. Speaker: Simona Lehan of Simona's Flowers & Home Decor. Topic: Creating fall wreaths. Everyone one welcome or an evening of horticultural fellowship. Refreshments served. Info: Ken Clark 519-325-0769.
ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETSSunday, September 20 at 1:30 p.m., St. Stephen's Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., Windsor. An informative afternoon with John Marcotte sharing tips and tricks on growing orchids. Visitors welcome!
FOOD & FELLOWSHIP SUPPERMonday, September 21, 5:006:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE VIGILSeptember 23 - November 1, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday. A peaceful pro-life effort to protect mothers and babiesprayer & fasting, community outreach, peaceful vigil. Kick-Off Rally is September 20, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W. Info: Andrew Jezierski at 40daysforlifeleamington@gmail.com
FREE WRITING WORKSHOPS being offered for writers and aspiring writers, Wednesdays, September 16, 23, October 7, 14, 21, November 4, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Kingsville Public Library, 40 Main St. W. Led by poet and former Creative Writing teacher Dorothy Mahoney. Everyone welcome, no
registration. Info: Arts Council 519-252-2787 or Kingsville Library 519-733-5620.
2ND LEAMINGTON SCOUTING MEETS at the Leamington United Church, 9 John St., as follows: Beaver Scouts (age 5-7) meet Mondays from 6:15-7:30 p.m.; Cub Scouts (ages 8-10) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Scouts (age 11-13) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Venturer Scouts (age 14-17) meet Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Come check it out. For more info call 519-3266355 or 519-326-6214.
36TH ANNUAL RUTHVEN APPLE FESTIVAL - Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. Fun filled event for the entire family with food, crafts, parade, entertainment and classic car show and more. Free Parking and admission. Proceeds to Community Living Essex County. For more info: Visit: www.communitylivingessex.org or call 519776-6483, ext 246.
ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. FINAL MEETING for 2015, Saturday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34 (old Hwy #3), north of Ruthven. Please bring stats for your martin colony. Every is welcome. For more info call Paul 519-738-3476.
FAITH REFORMED CHURCH 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS, 1115 Seacliff Dr., Kingsville. Homecoming Weekend September 26-27, Rededication Service Sunday, October 18 and many other events. All are welcome. Visit the website at faithk-
ingsville.rcachurches.org under Home Coming 2015 for all event details.
LEAMINGTON LIBRARY FAMILY
For those wishing to see action first-hand, here are some dates to mark on your calendar: Sat. Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., TD Tree Planting Day at the Caldwell First Nation property across from 216 Mersea Rd. 19; and Mon. Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. the Blue Dot Leamington delegation will be at the Leamington Municipal Council meeting in council chambers. For those interested in becoming involved with this exciting idea, here is some contact information: email bluedotleamington@gmail. com, Facebook BlueDot Leamington, Twitter @ BlueDotLmtn
STORYTIME - Mondays from September 28 to November 16 at 11:00 a.m. A program to encourage a lifelong love of reading. Stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes, activities. Ages 5 and under with caregiver. Register online at essexcountylibrary.ca or in person at Leamington Library, 1 John St.
SIT & KNIT with Jan Atkinson at Leamington Library, 1 John St., Tuesday, September 29, 10:3011:30 a.m. Whether a seasoned knitter or beginner, come and enjoy the company of other knitters. Adult program. Assistance at all skill levels.
JOIN LIFE CHAIN IN LEAMINGTON - Sunday, October 4, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., at Erie and Talbot. Inquiries: Right to Life at 519-325-0929.
RUMMAGE YARD SALE at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., Friday, October 23, 9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.
MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise. It's free, fun, and wheelchair accessible. All seniors welcome.
ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE'S DRINKING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance), 171 Erie St. N.
Community Calendar is a FREE service for FREE events. Please see the COMING EVENTS section in the CLASSIFIEDS for events with admission charges.
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A group of 42 people attended the project launch of Blue Dot Leamington at Freddy’s on Sat. Sept. 12.
Speaker LDSS teacher Lisa Jeffery at the Blue Dot Leamington presentation on Sept. 12. Mrs. Jeffery guides the school’s EcoTeam.
Superb classic concert on Sept. 20
By Barbara Martens The Bank Theatre
I could tell you how hard the three musicians work to perfect their craft. I could tell you how highly qualified they are. I could tell you how old they were when they first got interested in their instrument... and yes, the voice is an instrument. I will do all of that, but first I want to share with you something very personal and precious about what music means to each of the three women.
“I love to take a piece of music and present it to an audience in a way that surprises them,” says soprano soloist Jilda Farias, who has sung major opera roles. “I don’t think a lot of people expect to be drawn to and connect with classical music and opera. It’s truly gratifying when you connect with people through beautifully crafted lyrics and music to their own surprise.”
“When I’m performing in full operas I love to create and become a character,” continues Jilda. “The rehearsal process can be long, but the moment you step on stage in front of an audience you become someone else. You get to throw yourself into these beautiful, dramatic, funny, and sometimes heart-wrenching stories. Even to hear one person say ‘You gave me goosebumps’ is worth it.”
“There is a lot of unnoticed beauty in this world,” she says. “I feel when singing and sharing music with people I am doing my part in spreading the beauty.”
Jilda was only 10 years old when she experienced that first moment when the lights rose onto the stage and felt the adrenaline pump through her – and was hooked. It was when she was given the part of Amaryllis in the musical ‘The Music Man’.
Ms. Farias is the recipient of the 2013 Music and Drama Club of Cleveland Award and has been a finalist at the Ohio NATS and Canadian Music Competitions.
Classically trained flutist Natalie Dorion has an extra challenge learning new music, as she is blind. She shares the following: “I love the sound of the flute. To be honest, I love everything about it. The repertoire for the flute is amazing! It seems to suit my energetic happy character. When I’m performing it feels like I’m flying! Whatever I play, my soul sings through the music. It reflects my mood of sadness or happiness. The flute allows me to sing through it. I can pour my soul into it. When I can play the flute, my days are complete. There is a void in the day when I don’t practise. I worship and pray to God through the flute.”
Natalie was 11 years old when she heard the flute in a music appreciation class and instantly fell in love. “It is different being a blind musician rather than a sighted musician,” she reflects. “When I first started, my teacher had to physically place my fingers on the keys to show me which notes they were. Now I have someone play my flute repertoire on tape slowly for me and I learn everything by ear and memorize it.”
Natalie has a flute performance diploma from the Cambrian College in Sudbury and a bachelor in music from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo.
Well known pianist Helen Brown, who accompanies numerous choirs, says, “I enjoy the exercise of working at a piece and watching it get better and better all the time. A performance is the carrot to get me to practise. To learn to play a difficult piece well is a huge satisfaction for me. I love the feeling of being ‘one’ with the audience in creating beautiful music.”
Helen started taking piano lessons at age 6 with her dad or mom sitting at her side making her practise for 1/2 an hour every day. Two years later she was interested enough to practise on her own, since she was getting recognition at school. Helen earned her degree of ARCT from the Ursuline Sisters in Windsor.
Working on this type of concert has it’s own unique challenges.
Pianist Helen Brown recalls: “When Natalie first gave me the music for Eldin Burton’s Sonatina I wasn’t sure if I could do it since it’s quite modern, having been written in the 1940s. It won the prize for the New York Flute Club Contest in 1948. However, to learn something difficult, both Natalie and I have to work at each passage very slowly, independently and then gradually pick up the speed until it actually
sounds interesting. Natalie gave me a few months to work at it and then we met for the first time in January and tried it together. We had so much fun that we were hooked on the piece and the rest is history.”
All are invited to come and hear this Sonatina on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Leamington. You will be charmed and delighted by a rich array
of classical music including favourites by Chopin, and Caccini’s Ave Maria, Danny Boy, The Last Rose of Summer and Song for the Mira.
All three artists are performing pro bono for this fundraising concert for The Bank Theatre. Tickets are available at Wharram’s Jewellery, 21 Talbot St. W., and at the door.
Soprano Jilda Farias (left), pianist Helen Brown and flutist Natalie Dorion at rehearsal for the upcoming Classical Music Concert. The artists are performing pro bono as a fundraiser for The Bank Theatre.
ABOVE: Apples donated by Thiessen Orchards were handed out by volunteers, from left to right, Debbie Warren, Century 21, Stephany Mercer, Century 21, and Denise Milkins, LIBRO.
ERCA seeks public input into strategic plan
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is inviting the public to have their say as it updates its Strategic Plan.
“We want to hear what Windsor/Essex residents think are the most important environmental challenges facing our community, and how we can all work together to be part of the solution,” explains Danielle Breault Stuebing, ERCA’s Director of Community Outreach Services. “We have to look at how to best engage our community in environmental sustainability.”
ERCA’s programs and priorities are guided by this plan, which was first developed in 1995 with broad input from the Windsor-Essex community, and most recently updated in 2011.
Since its inception, ERCA’s Strategic Plan has identified
the initiatives to be implemented in striving to achieve the community vision: To achieve a sustainable environment with healthy watersheds, highlighted by clean creeks and rivers, and Great Lakes, thriving natural areas, productive agricultural lands, and vibrant places.
That’s How We Like It
“ERCA is hoping to collect significant input from the community through this survey, as well as a Conservation Conversation with stakeholders and a Regional Roundtable, which will bring together CAOs of a variety of regional agencies,” Breault Stuebing added. “We recognize that people’s time is valuable, so have been diligent in creating a survey that gets to the most pressing questions in less than 10 minutes.”
The survey can be found on ERCA’s website at www.erca. org
ALYSSA BETH EPP B.MUS, B.ED
David, Charlene, and sisters Carina, Brenna and Kiana are very proud to announce that their daughter and sister, Alyssa, recently appeared in “The Magic Flute”, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The opera was performed in Lucca, Italy under the auspices of AEDO – Accademia Europea Dell’Opera, an annual International Festival organized by the University of Western Ontario and the Commune di Lucca.
Alyssa graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance Major in 2012. She also completed her Bachelor of Education from the University of Windsor in 2013, and is continuing vocal studies in Detroit and London.
Proud Grandparents include Abe and Susan Epp, Leamington, and Elsie Epp, Saskatoon. Smiling from Heaven are her maternal grandparents Menno and Irma Epp. Congratulations, Alyssa, on the results of your hard work and exceptional talents!
Wishing you all the best in your future and endeavours, with much love and pride!
The Epp Families
By Annie Enns, age 19, Leamington
A few little thatch cottages, in a land far away, Up on the mountain, where the brook gently plays, The sun never shines, the skies’ always gray, ‘And that’s how we like it,’ the villagers say.
The people they care, about the lives of another, And readily extend, a hand to a brother, To help in times of need and distress, To give them a moment, of quiet peace and rest.
Their slow pace of life is something I crave, Like a tiny growing flower, or a lapping blue wave. Now to think that my waste of hurry could be saved Leads me wonder, what I’ll take to the grave.
The whole village unites, at Sunday morning prayer, They ask the Almighty, to take their depths of despair, And replace it with a burning, a different kind of care For the lost souls perishing, and the Gospel to share.
Their love for the Truth, for the pure things of God, Shows evidently in the path that they trod, From the dawn of day till the dusk of eve Their lips sing praise, and to His Word they cleave.
But alas, the villagers, could no longer sustain, For the brook dried up and there was no more grain, And its once-proud trees now groan in disdain, For in that sweet haven, not one man remained.
If you listen real closely, on a dark dreary day, When the sun doesn’t shine and the clouds won’t give way; You can still faintly hear the melodious sound, Of the brook gently laughing, where tranquil sighs are found.
Hits parked car, driver charged with impaired
Leamington OPP was called to attend a motor vehicle collision involving a parked car on September 9 at approximately 9:50 p.m.
The crash occurred in front of 22 Erie Street North in Leamington and the suspect vehicle, a beige Chevrolet, remained on scene for a short period of time and then fled. Officers located the vehicle in question a short time and distance later. The female driver of the vehicle exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested at that time.
A 69-year-old Lakeshore woman was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and exceeding 80 mg Blood Alcohol Content. She will appear in a Leamington courtroom in October.
Gender equality benefits all
Almas Jiwani, champion of gender equality and global ambassador of peace, was a special guest speaker on gender equality at Caldwell First Nation on Thursday, September 10.
Katie Omstead, emcee for the evening, introduced Caldwell First Nation Chief Louise Hillier, who in turn read a resume of accomplishments by the guest speaker. Leading up to the talk, Chief Hillier said, “In the struggle for women to have equity and equality, Almas Jiwani is a beacon that reaches into the darkest recesses of despair to light the path that guides us to equality. Caldwell First Nation is proud to welcome Almas to our Ancestral Land.”
Tamara Stomp, whose law firm sponsored the event, expressed its importance stating, “It is an honour to host the internationally renowned Almas Jiwani in Windsor-Essex County. Heading into the federal election, and with our economy teetering on the abyss of another official recession, it is timely for us to hear her message for gender equality and the social, economic and political empowerment of women.”
Upon being asked to speak, Ms. Jiwani said, “Canada must be a champion for gender equality on its own frontier before it can become the influential humanitarian body the world so desperately needs. I am therefore deeply humbled to be welcomed so generously to the Caldwell Ancestral Lands to not only share the lessons on equality, but learn from stories that must be heard.”
Volunteer Recognition Awards Night
Every fall, the Municipality of Leamington recognizes those who participate in the many activities which strengthen the Municipality, or who participate in activities that benefit the citizens of Leamington.
A reception to honour those community volunteers is planned for September 30 at the Leamington Marina pavilion.
The top award of the evening is the Citizen of the Year, given to an individual who has contributed their time and effort to the community.
Volunteers from the various groups and organizations that support Leamington are recognized and one group will receive the Service to the Community award, given to a group whose single contribution brings the greatest benefit, comfort or hope to the community.
There is also a Youth Volunteer Award, given to Leamington resident, 18 years of age or younger, and who has participated as a volunteer in activities that benefit the residents of Leamington.
ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF UNION GAS LIMITED
Union Gas Limited has applied for approval to expand natural gas service to certain rural and remote communities in Ontario and for certain exemptions to meet revenue recovery requirements that apply to pipeline projects.
Learn more. Have your say.
Union Gas Limited has identified 30 pipeline projects that would connect 34 rural and remote communities in Ontario to natural gas. The total cost of these projects is approximately $150 million.
Gas distributors are normally required by the Ontario Energy Board to meet certain financial viability tests (E.B.O. 188) before one or a group of pipeline projects is built. In general, these tests relate to balancing the costs of a project with the revenues that the project is expected to generate over time.
Union Gas Limited has asked for exemptions from some of these tests because the proposed projects in its current application would not otherwise meet the financial viability tests.
Union Gas Limited has also proposed a number of mechanisms to recover the costs of its proposed projects. One mechanism is to have existing Union Gas Limited customers pay a portion of the costs to connect new customers. If approved, the impact on a current residential customer’s bill for the 30 pipeline projects proposed in Union Gas Limited’s application would range from $0.20 to $5.65 per year. Other customers, including businesses, may also be affected.
If the Ontario Energy Board allows Union Gas Limited to charge existing customers for a portion of the costs to connect new customers, Union Gas Limited says it will also charge existing customers for future natural gas community expansion projects in rural and remote communities which do not meet the financial viability tests without further Ontario Energy Board approval. Union Gas Limited says that it will limit the rate impact on a current residential customer’s bill to a maximum of $24 per year for all current and future community expansion projects that it will complete.
In this application, Union Gas Limited has also identified five specific communities to which it proposes to provide natural gas service:
1) Milverton
2) Prince Township
3) Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation and Lambton Shores
4) Walpole Island First Nation
5) Delaware Nation of Moraviantown
Of these, Ontario Energy Board approval is required to construct the pipelines in Milverton, Prince Township and Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation and Lambton Shores. For more information on these leave to construct applications, please visit ontarioenergyboard.ca/LTC.
THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a public hearing to consider the application filed by Union Gas. We will question Union Gas on the case. We will also hear arguments from individuals and from groups that represent the customers of Union Gas and those that would be receiving new service under the proposals in the application.
At the end of this hearing, the OEB will decide:
1. Whether to approve the changes to the OEB financial viability tests that Union Gas has requested in the application.
2. Whether to allow one or more of the cost recovery mechanisms for the projects that Union Gas has proposed in the application.
3. Whether to grant leave to construct approval for the projects in Milverton, Prince Township and Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation and Lambton Shores.
The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost.
BE INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY
You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process.
• You can review the application filed by Union Gas on the OEB’s website now.
• You can file a letter with your comments, which will be considered during the hearing.
• You can become an active participant (called an intervenor). Apply by September 28, 2015 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding.
• At the end of the process, you can review the OEB’s decision and its reasons on our website.
LEARN MORE
Our file number for this case is EB-2015-0179. To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file letters or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case, please select the file number EB-2015-0179 from the list on the OEB website: ontarioenergyboard.ca/notice. You can also phone our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727 with any questions.
ORAL VS. WRITTEN HEARINGS
There are two types of OEB hearings – oral and written. The OEB will determine at a later date whether to proceed by way of a written or oral hearing. If you think an oral hearing is needed, you can write to the OEB to explain why by September 28, 2015 PRIVACY
If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website However, your personal telephone number, home address and e-mail address will be removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public. If you apply to become an intervenor, all information will be public. This hearing will be held under sections 36 and 90 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, S.O. 1998 c.15 (Schedule B).
Pictured from left to right are Katie Omstead, Almas Jiwam, Chief Louise Hillier and Tamara Stomp.
Sold Out Crowds for The Odd Couple - Female Version
The Bank Theatre started off its fall season in a big way with three sold-out performances of ‘The Odd Couple – Female Version’. The cast faced the additional challenge of having to practice during renovations, which was very difficult at times. Joel Lewsaw was a wonderful director and also played the part of Manolo Costazulela. Leads were Rebecca Lashmar as Olive Madison and Melinda Lewsaw as Florence Unger. Ray Silvius played the part of Jesus, Manolo’s brother. Cyndy Silvius played Silvie, Geralyn O’Brien played Mickey, Jenna Zanki played Renee and Laurie Niefer played the part of Vera. The cast kept the audience laughing from beginning to end! From left to right is the cast: Cyndy Silvius, Jenna Zanki, Geralyn O’Brien, Laurie Niefer, Rebecca Lashmar, Joel Lewsaw, Ray Silvius, Melinda Lewsaw. Upcoming for The Bank Theatre: Fish Fry Fundraiser at Wheatley Legion Sept. 19; Classical Music Concert with Helen Brown, Natalie Dorion and Jilda Farias on Sun. Sept. 20, 3 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church; and ‘Shirley Valentine’ opening night is Fri. Sept. 25. – Photo by Ursula Tiessen
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; SuperEthan walk this Sun.
You may have seen the gold ribbons on the light posts around the downtown core this month. This is because September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
On September 1st the second annual Balloon Release was held at Seacliff Park in honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Susie Knelsen and Margaret Neufeld, along with their husbands, organized the second annual balloon release to mark the beginning of the awareness month. Both families have experienced the terrifying doctor’s visit to be told that their child had cancer. Thankfully both children are doing better now then when they were going through the treatments for cancer. Both families want to raise awareness about childhood cancer and the hope that is out there.
Participants wrote messages of hope on the balloons before sending them off to fill the sky with gold. There was a barbecue as well to raise funds for ChildCan, an organization that helps families with the costs of their child getting treatment that are not covered by OHIP, such as gas cards, etc.
Childhood cancer is NOT rare. In Canada, approximately 1,500 children are diagnosed with cancer each year and 10,000 children are living with cancer today. Cancer is the most common cause of disease-related death in Canadian children beyond 1 year. It is responsible for more deaths than asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and AIDS combined. The average age of a child diagnosed is 6 years old.
In the early 1950s, less than 10% of childhood cancer could be cured, but now more than 70% of children become long-term survivors and the majority of them are considered cured.
In the last 20 years only three cancer medications have been specifically approved for children and only 3% of the cancer funding goes to fund children’s cancer research. There are many ways you can help. You can donate to a children’s cancer organization, volunteer at a fundraiser, and support these children with your prayers. There are many organizations and groups that are helping: Child-Can, Little Hands Kids for a Cause, Children’s Health Founda-
Leamington Br. 84 Legion News
By Pat Simpson
Junior
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tion of Southwestern Ontario, Sick Kids.
This Sunday, September 20 there will be another event that you can help support for Childhood Cancer Awareness, SuperEthan’s superwalk to support the Children’s Health Foundation of Southwestern Ontario. The walk takes place at Leamington Waterfront Promenade with a 2 km walk or 5 km run. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., 2k walk starts at 9:30 a.m., 5k run starts at 10 a.m.
For more information visit www.superethan.ca or https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 436283223170072/
begin Saturday, October 3 (doors open at 9 a.m.) and is open to all area youth 8 years of age and older. Kids are welcome to come out for a fun Saturday morning every week (excluding Thanksgiving weekend). Cost is $2 and that includes a few games of darts and a hot dog and pop. No experience necessary, and darts will be available for everyone that does not have their own. Great fun, minimal cost and a little bit of mathematics.
On Sat. Sept. 26 the Branch is hosting a steak barbecue with entertainment by Teddy Bear Bachmeier. Call the Legion at 519-326-0073 for more information.
The next Seniors Dinner is Wed. Sept. 23. Broasted chicken is on the menu and Teddy Bear Bachmeier will provide the music. The Seniors Social is for all seniors, not just Legion members.
The 2016 membership cards are now available.
The second annual Balloon Release was held at Sept. 1 at Seacliff Park to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Couple celebrates 60 years
By Derek Parry
How does a couple get to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary? First, get married, second, don’t die too soon. But, of course, it takes a great deal more than that to want to celebrate the event. Don and Nancy Wilkinson celebrated theirs on the Sunday of Labour Day weekend. They were surrounded by over 100 family and friends, and the memories welled up and the stories flowed.
Nancy Sharp was a beautiful young woman, and in the
close-knit community, often attending schools and churches together, sharing ponds for summer swimming and skating rinks in winter, well, Miss Nancy caught the eye of many a young man. Nancy caught the eye of the parents too. She came from a respected local farming family, worked hard and willingly, and was level headed.
Don was similarly situated, similarly respected, though he says he “married up”. But with all those suitors for Nancy’s hand, Don’s affections were constrained by Nancy’s early choices of dates which, not surprisingly, didn’t include Don: he never asked her.
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
First Baptist Church
3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Heritage Baptist Church
555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley 519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner
Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm
Wheatley Baptist Church 47 Talbot St. E.., Wheatley 519-825-7433 Pastor Richard Smith
Sunday School 9:00 am Worship 10:30 am
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 10:30 am (Eng)
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 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-322-1858
Sunday Gatherings 10:30 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
Service Sunday 9:15 am & 11 am 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
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.pccweb.ca/knoxleamnington/ Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael’s Parish
29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
NO MASSES FROM JULY 14 TFN
St. Joseph’s Church
310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)
Sunday Masses: 7:30 am (English)
9 am (Italian, English) 10:30 am (English)
12 Noon (Portuguese)
3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (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
Olinda-Ruthven United Church
1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven ON 519-326-3138
Sunday Services at 9:30 am
Don says it was “respectful” to wait, respectful of Nancy’s choosing. He would learn later in his career and community work to go for what he wanted. But back then, Don was a proper young man and waited. Waited, and worked, studied at Guelph U. and watched attentively, and waited – risked waiting too long. He’s thankful now that Sylvia Scott saw the obvious and invited them both to a party. The affection was mutual and permanent.
Don and Nancy, handsome man and beautiful bride, were married at age 22 and 21 respectively. Don continued to work on the hog farm he would later inherit. It was a large operation with over 100 sows and Nancy soon learned to operate the farm and all of its machinery, if necessary on her own. It was necessary, especially when ‘the men’ went hunting for two weeks at a time.
Don and Nancy supported each other in their farm and off-farm endeavours. The farm became a model of hog rearing and Don was often consulted on new methods.
He also contributed through the Masonic Order, agricultural co-ops, youth camps, and as a councillor and Reeve of Mersea Township. Nancy focused on the various good works of Mersea United Church and community singing groups. They raised their son Stewart, and delight in him, granddaughter Shawna, and great-grandson Evan, and enjoyed the many times of going on extended holidays around the globe.
Shawna took charge of the 60th celebration event. The Kingsville Centre echoed a wedding reception with whitecovered chairs at long tables. Many photos of major events and holidays, larger than life, were shown and stimulated questions and conversation recalling many great memories.
MENNONITE
Faith Mennonite Church
269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391
Sunday Worship Services 10:50 am (Summer 10 am)
Don states that his proudest day was the day he and Nancy got married, but their 60th celebration will long linger, reinforcing a happy and fulfilling life being lived together. Remaining strong, neither expecting to die soon – on to their 70th!
39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654
Sunday Worship Services 3 pm
Don Wilkinson and Nancy Sharp at their wedding 60 years ago.
McLaughlin-Buicks are coming!
On the weekend of September 19-20, over 30 members of the McLaughlin-Buick Club of Canada will arrive at the Best Western Plus Hotel and Conference Centre on Bevel Line, Leamington, on Friday evening and begin touring Saturday morning, including a lunch stop in the ’50s diner at the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village on the Arner Town Line (519-776-6909).
The club began in Oshawa in 1971 at the 100th birthday celebration for Col. Sam McLaughlin, the former carriage builder who brought General Motors to Canada in 1918.
One of the cars you will see is a 1969 Buick Skylark Custom convertible owned by Ron Leblanc of LaSalle. Fortysix years ago, Ron bought an identical car brand new from Clarke’s GM dealership on Oxford Street in London and sold it 2-3 years later after only 34,000 miles. Thirty years later, he started looking for another one.
After a three-year search, he found one in July 2004 in Monroe, South Carolina, and drove it home. It was bought new by a Pennsylvania doctor, and Ron is the third owner. The car was rust-free but needed work. Ron drove it every summer and worked on it every winter over the next 8 years. The 350 V8 engine with 2-barrel carb and automatic transmission have now been rebuilt. Ron installed a complete new Saddle Tan interior from Year One supply house in the U.S. The chrome has all been redone in Detroit. The body work consisted mostly of removing body filler in dents and dings, adding new sheet metal and refinishing the entire
OBITUARY
Mary Blokker
Mary Blokker, 86 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
Aaron Siddall
Aaron Douglas Siddall, 44 years, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus.
Beloved wife of George for 62 years. Loving mother of John, Agatha Hill (Ian), Robert (Karen), Annette Symonds (Terry), Peter (Laurie), Ron (Karen), Irene Impens (Tim), Mary-Ann Dierckens (Mike). Dear Oma to 19 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Mary is survived by two sisters and one brother in the Netherlands, as well as many nieces and nephews both here and the Netherlands.
Mary was an active member of St. Michael’s Church Catholic Women’s League and also sang in the church choir for many years. She loved to knit and donated baby caps and booties to the O.B. Unit at Leamington Hospital.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington.
Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Monday, September 14, 2014. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens, Leamington.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Leamington Hospital Foundation (Hospice).
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at wwww.reidfuneralhome.ca
car in Autumn Gold.
Dear father of Lucas. Loving son of Joanne Siddall (Ian Griffin). Dear brother of Jodie and Richard Marchand, Karen Siddall and Roy Roberts, David and Diane Siddall, Sharon and Tony Barnier, Stefanie and Scott Willoughby, Jen and Chris Manchester. Dear uncle of Ashley and Hans Garcia, Cassandra and Madison Marchand, Nickolas Roberts, and great-uncle of Gavin, Ashtin and Emma Garcia, Ava, Addison and Ethan Willoughby, and Kendall Manchester. Nephew of Doug (Linda) and John Derbyshire, Irene and Glen Wilkinson, Nancy Derbyshire. Aaron will be missed by many cousins and friends. Predeceased by his grandparents Joe and Maud Derbyshire, Claire and Sarah Siddall.
Special thanks to all the doctors and nurses on 8th floor and ICU at WRH, Ouellette Campus.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service to celebrate Aaron’s life was held at the funeral home on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 10 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to a trust fund for Lucas (cheques payable to Joanne Siddall). Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
By an amazing coincidence, Ron’s first Skylark convertible was Autumn Gold. When he bought the one he has now, it was turquoise. When he stripped the paint down, the original colour under the turquoise was Autumn Gold! Ron found the original production build sheet for his car under the back seat. The original colour of the top was tan. The top was black when he bought the car in ’04 and the top is now tan again, just like the one he bought new 46 years ago. That car had bucket seats with a console. The one he has now has a bench front seat – about the only difference between the two cars.
The first mid-size Skylarks appeared for 1965 with a wheelbase of 115 inches when the full-size Buicks had 123126” wheelbases. They were an instant hit with people who wanted a Buick but not a big one. In 1969, over 100,000 Skylarks were built, including 6,552 custom convertibles.
Ron Leblanc’s 1969 Buick Skylark Custom convertible.
Chartwell Fall Fest
LET’S CELEBRATE THE FALL SEASON TOGETHER!
Since moving to their Chartwell home, Rita and Jean-Louis have more time to socialize with friends and participate in their favourite activities. Now you too are invited to meet new people and experience all the season has to offer.
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Slow start for Wheatley Sharks
By Bryan Jessop
The Wheatley Omstead Sharks may have new ownership, new jerseys and a new name, but their league’s top-ranked opponent has quickly proven to be the same old Essex 73’s.
The defending Schmalz Cup and Great Lakes Junior C champions spoiled the Sharks’ home opener Monday, Sept. 14 at Wheatley Area Arena by cruising to a 9-1 victory before a crowd of 294 spectators. Essex improved to an early 2-0-0-0 record while Wheatley fell to 0-2-0-0 following a 5-2 loss in Lakeshore three days earlier.
The 73’s dominated most of Monday’s game, taking advantage of multiple Sharks’ giveaways and turnovers. Essex outshot the Sharks 43-16, although both teams were skunked on the power play.
“Rookie jitters are a part of it, but based on what I’ve seen in exhibition games and the first two games of the season, we’ve got a lot of work to do,” said Sharks returning head coach Ken Galerno. “They’re (Essex) a good team again this year, possibly even better than last year. But we gave them three or four goals with mistakes that teams can’t afford to make in midget, juvenile or at any level. If the players can’t adapt, we won’t be happy with where we are.”
Galerno said that if the early-season effort level and quality of play doesn’t improve, he and his coaching staff will be eager to make roster changes.
Essex was first out of the gate when William Stadder took hold of a loose rebound in the Sharks’ crease and tapped it by Sharks goalie Adam Leboeuf after five minutes and 48 seconds of play. Just over seven minutes later, Michael Vieira pickpocketed a Wheatley defenseman and stormed in on Leboeuf to tap a close-range, ice level shot over the goal line for the game winner. Dallas Pereira added to the visiting team’s lead with a short-side goal from close to the right side of the Wheatley net less than 80 seconds later. The offensive barrage continued less than a minute later when Alexi Saliba deflected a low point shot by Adam Gaiarin under the crossbar.
Sharks’ veteran Brett Bowman put his team on the scoreboard with 1.6 seconds remaining, tapping an ice-level shot under falling goaltender Trevor Wheaton for what has been the only goal of the season against the 73’s thus far.
“Rookie jitters are a part of it, but based on what I’ve seen in exhibition games and the first two games of the season, we’ve got a lot of work to do.”
— Ken Galerno
Essex opened the season with a Tuesday, Sept. 8 5-0 win against the Canadiens. Bowman’s goal was assisted by rookies Jack Leafeve and Brady Hillock.
Wheatley successfully killed off a double minor penalty early in the second, although the 73’s replied with a shorthanded tally after Tyler Boughner took advantage of a breakaway opportunity. Luke Gecse buried the final marker of the second frame with just over five minutes remaining, sending a low, sharp-angle shot into the far side of the Sharks’ net.
The guests added two more 42 seconds apart in the third, starting with Vieira’s second of the night with a wrist shot into the top left corner following a short breakaway. Max Viselli made it 8-1 by burying a low shot into the right corner of the Wheatley net, upon which point the Sharks’ bench sat Leboeuf in favour of rookie goalkeeper Eric Morneau.
Phil Janikowski finished the scoring with a wrist shot into the top right corner of the Sharks’ net.
The Sharks’ season opener in Lakeshore included goals by Mitch Prudence and Leafeve in the second stanza to cut the hosts’ lead to 4-2, but Branden Schuk turned aside all further Wheatley shots.
The Sharks’ next game will be played Sunday, Sept. 20 in Blenheim at 7:15 p.m. Wheatley returns home Monday, Sept. 21 for a 7:30 p.m. face-off against the Wallaceburg Lakers.
The Sharks’ Mitch Lantin is chased by Tyler Turner of Essex deep in Wheatley territory during the Sharks’ home opener Monday, Sept. 14.
The Wheatley Omstead Sharks line up on their blue line to be introduced prior to the opening face-off of their home opener Monday, Sept. 14. Essex won 9-1, dropping the Sharks’ early season record to 0-2-0-0.
(SUN Photos by Bryan Jessop)
Atom Minor ‘A’ kicks off season
The Thiessen Orchards Southpoint Capitals Atom Minor ‘A’ team kicked off their 2015-2016 season with a pair of games this past weekend.
The team opened their season on Friday night with a home game against the Essex Ravens at Highbury Canco Arena. Despite it being their first game of the season, the team was in mid-season form defensively as they shut out the Ravens in a 2-0 victory. Goal scorers were Carson Murracas and Jak Thiessen, while Aiden Brown held strong for his first shutout of the season.
Saturday afternoon saw the team travel to Kingsville to face the Erie North Shore Storm. After an intense back and forth game that saw three lead changes and three ties, the team ended up on the wrong side of a 4-3 defeat. The Capitals goals scorers were Vito-Anthony Alfano (2) and Tiago Ribeiro, while Jack Thomas was strong in net during his season debut.
The team’s next games are Friday, Sept. 25 at 8:30 p.m. in Essex against the Essex Ravens and Saturday, Sept. 26 at 1:30 p.m. in Wheatley against the Riverside Rangers.
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Sept. 7: North/South1st Dorothy McGregor and Marie Ellwood, 2nd Joyce Bear and MaryAnn Whitehead, 3rd Jeanne Manners and Shirley Plant. East/West - 1st Bill Chaplin and Buddy Ellwood, 2nd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes, 3rd Derek Parry and Al Morrison. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Sept. 9: North/South - 1st Marg Koeman and Vi Major, 2nd Jack Warmenhoven and Sharon Lutz, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote. East/West - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Al Morrison and Bill Chaplin, 3rd John and Dorothy McGregor. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Harrow Bridge Club, Thurs. Sept. 10: 1st Jenny Cornwall and Helen Jenner, 2nd Jane Gollmer and Ann Pascoe, 3rd Joyce Stewart and Buddy Ellwood, 4th Vi Major and Marie Ellwood. Bridge is on Thursday at Harrowood, 7 p.m.
BRYAN JESSOP
Jessop’s Journal
Hey Joe
Watching the home of some of your best memories being torn down is not always an easy thing to do, but for Red Wings fans, that day is fast approaching.
Construction on the new arena for Detroit’s NHL team is expected to begin very soon, after the last few bits of city hall paperwork are completed. This of course means that Joe Louis Arena’s days are numbered. The new NHL-worthy arena in Quebec City (Videotron Centre) is pretty much finished — about three years after it began. Despite the troubles that have plagued Detroit since before I was even born, the Motor City is probably still in a position to build a new 20,000-seat barn in an even shorter time frame. It’s believed the Wings will take residence in the new building for the 2017-18 season, which means the “Joe” will have a life expectancy of two more years.
The JLA replaced the Olympia in 1979, where the Wings had played since 1927. Their first season (1926-27) was actually played in Windsor’s Border Cities Arena after the Victoria Cougars — a team from the then-recently folded Western Hockey League — was moved to the Big Mitten. With less than a week remaining in the 1970s, the Wings completed a change of address to The Joe. For that reason, I’m too young to actually remember the Olympia, but I’ve got a few great memories from the JLA.
To this date, it’s the only arena where I’ve witnessed a live NHL game. The first was played Jan. 3, 1984 against the Hartford Whalers. Then in a race with the Leafs for the last playoff spot in the less-than-competitive Norris Division, Detroit pounded what my dad referred to as the “Woeful Whalers” 7-1. I believe the Wings were trailing the Leafs by a single point going into that game.
I’ll never forget the atmosphere. I was blown away by the sheer size of place and the energy of the fans considering how bad the Wings were at the time (they wound up in third, but were swept 3-0 by St. Louis in the first round of playoffs). It was Steve Yzerman’s rookie year, where he was supported by the likes of Ron Duguay, John Ogrodnick, Randy Ladoceur and Brad Park. Greg Stafan was in net.
RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS
LEAMINGTON KINSMEN RECREATION COMPLEX LEAMINGTON KINSMEN RECREATION COMPLEX
View the new Fall/Winter 1 Activity Guide online – www.leamington.ca/recreation for detailed information on programs and classes.There are still some openings in Youth classes & programs. Check details in the Guide and call the Complex Front Reception for availability.
Come for a Tour! Taking part in individual exercise routines or group classes will help you reach new goals and improve your over-all Health! Daily Exercise & Strength Work-outs give you more Energy! Get in motion this Fall for a healthier, toned & trim body!
Complex Pool – CLOSED for two weeks Sept. 7 - 20th for annual maintenance and upgrades.
RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS - Register children for the upcoming Fall Red Cross Swim lessons which begin the week of September 21st. All levels: Starfish through Whale, plus Swim Kids levels 1 through 10 and Aquatic Leadership courses.
FREE Swim – Sat. Sept. 26th sponsored by Essex Power, Complex Pool 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Register for all Aquatic & Fitness Classes – your name must be on the Class List.
• All Fitness & AquaFitness Classes will be included in Annual Membership – including classes like Zumba, Spin Classes, Bosu and the new TRX!! See Charts on pages 15 & 41 of the new Fall Activity Guide online. The Complex offers 65 Fitness & AquaFitness classes per week for you to choose from!
• Complex Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers and Nutrition & Wellness Coaches are here to help you reach new goals!
Oct. 4 – 10, 2015 Complex Open House Week - Complex Members bring a guest week! Health & Wellness Expo – each weekday afternoon Oct. 5th - 9th 4:00 pm –9:00 pm. Come meet the professionals in the complex lobby – exercise, wellness, alternative & holistic modalities. Health & Wellness related businesses are invited to register your booth space – email: complex@leamington.ca
Wed, Oct. 7th – 12:00 Noon - Leamington’s in motion Walk! – everyone’s invited to meet at the Complex Trail to celebrate national in motion week!
Wed. Oct. 7th – 6:00 pm - Leamington’s in motion Ride! - adults are invited to bring your bike & meet at the Complex to celebrate national in motion week!
Come visit us at 249 Sherk St. Leamington.
249 Sherk St., Leamington 519-322-2337
email: complex@leamington.ca www.leamington.ca/recreation
John Brophy before he was fired.
“Bye bye, Brophy!,” shouted a nearby fan late in the third period.
My last game there was Nov., 17, 2007. Despite overpowering Chicago from start to finish, the Wings lost 5-3. Dominik Hasek stunk the place up in net for the Wings (NOBODY in the city was begging him to come back after his SECOND retirement). Detroit, however, went on to win its most recent Stanley Cup to finish that particular season.
The Joe officially exists as a multi-use facility, although I’ve only been there for non-hockey purposes once. It was a stop on AC/DC’s Stiff Upper Lip tour — Saturday, May 12, 2001, rescheduled from 10 days earlier because singer Brian Johnson was having trouble with his voice. It was a hectic day, as I had to take league championship team photos of the Belle River Canadiens (I worked for the Lakeshore News at the time) earlier en route to meeting friends in Windsor before crossing the border. It turned out to be a great venue for concerts. We were five or six rows up from the main floor — one row behind a young woman who seemed to believe she was at Woodstock (the original one from 1969). It was weird. She was dancing around almost too slow for Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” while AC/DC was playing the likes of “Whole Lotta Rosie” and “Heatseeker.”
Anyway, the Detroit Events Centre is going to be more than just an arena. It’s going to be part of an entire 650,000 sq. ft. district that some seem to believe will rejuvenate the city’s downtown core. I’m sure it’ll be as high-tech as a facility can possibly be in this day and age, with every amenity a visitor could ever dream of.
It’ll come at a price of $650 million (about 44 per cent of which will come from public funding sources), well over 10 times the cost of The Joe.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place just over a year ago while dirt started moving about five months ago. To offer an idea how grandiose the new digs will be, the Park Avenue Hotel was demolished just to make way for the future arena’s loading dock.
Watching The Joe get taken apart will be a sad day for many local sports fans. I recall those same melancholy moments for Tiger Stadium and the Montreal Forum. Someone I knew from Wallaceburg bought two seats from the latter at $700 each.
Other memories include a game against Toronto in December of 1988 — one of the last for Leafs coach
Hopefully, the DEC (any bets on how many people will refer to it as “The December Building?”) won’t be branded with a typical corporate sponsorship moniker. As it stands, only The Joe and Madison Square Garden in New York haven’t sold their souls in such a manner. The JLA is also the third-oldest arena currently in use among NHL teams, the most senior being MSG and Rexall Centre in Edmonton (the latter of which is also slotted for near-future replacement). Looks like a lot of personality is being tagged for destruction in the NHL, as if scraping the old division names years ago wasn’t enough for us purists and nostalgic types. Before long, NHL will stand for “No History League.”
SMHA offers First Shift program
By Bryan Jessop
The Southpoint Minor Hockey Association is offering new players a chance to better ‘equip’ themselves for their first-ever season.
A new program offered by Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada dubbed First Shift is making its way to Southpoint for the first time and will be available to as many as 45 SMHA players who’ve never played minor hockey prior to this season. The program offers enrolled players six on-ice instructional lessons as well as a full set of new equipment to eligible youths. First Shift is available to six- to 10-year-old boys and girls at a cost of $125 per player.
The program was launched in 2012 after Hockey Canada conducted surveys in Ontario and Nova Scotia communities to pinpoint the reason for declining enrollment numbers across the country. The nation’s governing body of minor and junior hockey discovered four primary reasons for the reduction in player totals — a perception that the game isn’t enjoyable, demanding time commitments, safety concerns and escalating costs. The pilot program three years ago included associations in Hamilton and a handful in Nova Scotia at a fee of $199 per player. With the Ontario Hockey Federation since stepping forward to offer additional support, the fee has since been reduced to $125 per player. Last year, nearby communities including Windsor and Chatham took advantage of the program.
“We’re really excited about hosting it,” said SMHA past president and the association’s First Shift administrator Wayne McKeen. “This will be a great chance for kids who are new to the game, who’ve never had an opportunity like this. It’s geared toward having fun — some might not know how to skate while others might have a little more experience with public skating or power skating. It’s a really good deal.”
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This will be a great chance for kids who are new to the game, who’ve never had an opportunity like this.”
— Wayne McKeen
Instructors will conduct per-player analysis through a series of fun drills and help develop fundamental skills from there. The program will begin with a welcoming event in the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex gymnasium Friday, Oct. 23 — a starting time has not yet been established. There, representatives from Bauer will fit each registered player with a full set of new equipment while parents and caregivers will be introduced to organizers. Weekly lessons will begin Saturday, Oct. 31 at the LKRC beginning at 1 p.m.
An application to offer First Shift was submitted by the SMHA in March of this year after association president Greg Liebrock researched available programs to offer to new, local players. Southpoint was informed in late July that it’s application was successful. McKeen noted that if the program is successful, the SMHA would likely express an interest in offering a similar incentive each year, either through First Shift or the association itself.
As of Sept. 14, 10 of the available 45 spots had been accounted for by new Southpoint players. Interested families may contact McKeen via e-mail at 4mckeens@wavedirect. net. From there, McKeen will verify first-time minor hockey participation with Hockey Canada. More information on the program — supported by NHL legend Mark Messier — is available at the website www.TheFirstShift.ca.
The First Shift is a component of Hockey Canada’s Grow The Game program, intent on introducing the sport of hockey to 1 million new players within a period of 10 years. In Southpoint, registration must be completed prior to the Oct. 23 welcoming event. The maximum of 45 participants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Team Diamonds leads the way in progs
The heat wave continued Sept. 8 for 50 proggers at Erie Shores Golf Club. There were more carts out than normal. If the spouses wanted the proggers to pick weeds out of the garden that day, they would all decline because of the heat. Yet when it comes to golf, no problem.
In the luck of the draw card game, no team came close to Team Diamonds. They led the way with a combined +17. The other 3 teams were well entrenched with negative numbers. Winning $10 each were Dave Wilkinson, Tom Miehl, Greg Dunmore, Neil Sawatzky, Larry Roberts, Gord Anderson, Andy Herring, Gary McRae, Jack Martin, Bill Gherasim, Matt Dick, and Richard Reive. Since Bill Gherasim and Gary McRae were the only ones who posted negative scores for Team Diamonds, they are to relinquish such winnings to be divided among the team who posted + scores. See Dave Wilkinson for this because it was his idea.
The previous week, the highest plus was 12. Last week, half of that number managed to win the $20. Tom Miehl managed to eke out the win over Fred Klassen (+5) and Jack Martin and Wayne Quinn (+4). Fred jubilantly claimed $15 while Jack and Wayne held on their $5.
Seven skins made 7 golfers $12 richer. Skins were won by Harry Badz, Mike Herbert, Tom Miehl, Jack Martin, Bill Stackpoole, Paul Driedger and Fred Klassen.
Sept. 8 seemed to be a day for wandering electric carts. Fred Klassen had his veer over to the fence by hole #9. Fred was busy putting while his cart wanted to go home. It probably was hot, tired and frustrated chasing after Fred’s ball that doesn’t know what straight is. Steve O’Hara’s golf cart, too, had a wandering eye. Steve was going towards the green, readying to putt. The cart was already heading for the adjacent tee box. Kindhearted Bob Dick turned the cart so it would return to its master. Bad, bad cart! Steve may not have known what was happening. After reading this, he does now.
Finally, poor Larry Roberts lost his medications. They were put on a cart but a lady got into Larry’s cart and drove away with them. Larry didn’t know where they went. He asked virtually every group. Bob Dick speculated that Neil Reimer had literally taken a few of them, based on his unusual -7. Bob showcased his acting by demonstrating how Neil, in jerky, stilted fashion, hit the ball, speedily moving to the next shot, quick putt and so on. Imagine Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton doing this. I’m really aging myself here, aren’t I? For whatever reason, Neil certainly had a rough session. It’s a good thing he has a good sense of humour.
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New Highbury Canco Logos at LKRC
Sam Diab, President of Highbury Canco, and John Krueger, Vice President, Supply Chain, stopped by the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex (LKRC) this week to see the new logo signage in the lobby at the Complex lobby and the new centre ice logo. Highbury Canco recently pledged a generous donation of $140,000 to the Recreation Department of the Municipality of Leamington to have naming rights for the main bowl ice arena. The donation is being applied to several other facility upgrades at the LKRC. The arena dressing room hallway has been freshly painted in the Highbury Canco logo colours, new big screen TVs have been installed in the weight room and Complex lobby, and a new LED sign is in the works. From left to right are Highbury Canco’s John Krueger and Sam Diab with Terry Symons,
Golden Years mini golf
Twenty-six Golden Years mini golfers delivered a respectable 47 aces on Sept. 10.
Leading the ace parade with 6 was John Murphy, followed closely by Al Rutter with 5 and Pete Daudlin with 4. Three dropped for Bill Taylor. Finding the cup on a single shot with 2 each were Art Sweet, Bill Mayville, Bettty McManus, Moe Scratch, Wanda Hayes, Julia Kos, Murray Hartford, Barb Murphy, Cathy Dewhurst, Mary Binder and Colleen Pearse. Notching 1 each were Rose Taylor, Madeline Butler, Cam Keith, Perpetua Hildrop, Lloyd Honey, Marilynn Speed and Eileen McIntosh.
An excellent low score of 15 for 9 holes was recorded by Bill Taylor. Managing 17 were Bill Mayville, Al Rutter, Lloyd Honey, Julia Kos and John Murphy. Rounding out the field for 9 holes with 18 were Cam Keith (2), Al Rutter, Betty McManus, Bill Mayville, Morley Scratch, Lloyd Honey, Barb Murphy, Pete Dauldin (2) and John Murphy (2).
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Bill Taylor and John Murphy shared the lead over 18 holes with 35, followed closely by Pete Daudlin with 36, Cam Keith and Lloyd Honey with 37 and Lloyd Honey, Julia Kos and Barb Murphy with 38. Bill Mayville and Lloyd Honey managed 75 over 36 holes. Notching 76 were Cam Keith and John Murphy, while Pete Daudlin had 78. First-place bragging rights went to Team 2 with 236 (Bill Mayville, Al Rutter, Betty McManus, Perpetua Hildrop). A close second was delivered by Team Aces with 237 (Art Sweet, Rose Taylor, Madeline Butler, Cam Keith). Third place was nailed down by Team 3 with 241 (Mike Binder, Moe Scratch, Lloyd Honey).
Play continues every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
Correction A story appearing in the Wednesday, Sept. 9 edition of The Southpoint Sun listed the contact phone number for Futur Ice Hockey Sticks as 519-322-1324. The correct number is 519-3221234. Also, Futur president and CEO Robert Tatomir’s sons are Luke and Ethan. The Sun regrets the errors.
John Krueger, Terry Symons and Sam Diab checking
the new centre ice logo in the Highbury Canco Arena.
South Buxton race report
By Mike Bennett
After a pair of local drivers came up just short in their bids, the South Shore hopes for a championship at South Buxton Raceway rests on Leamington’s Joel Dick.
Kingsville’s Rob Young and Cottam’s Rob Quick finished second in the season championship race and in the final points standings in their divisions on Saturday night.
Young was second on the track and in the standings to Chatham’s Jake Hooker, a 15-yearold sophomore driver who dominated the Tirecraft Sport Stocks division.
Quick was runner-up to Blenheim’s Kyle Hope in the season championship race and the final standings in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods.
Dick will be going for a second straight points title and his fourth season championship race in the last five years in the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds this Saturday night. The Leamington driver finished fourth in this past Saturday night’s feature. He worked his way up to second place at one point but couldn’t get around the leader Darryl Hoekstra of Chatham and brought his car home safe and clean with a fourth-place finish.
Dick expanded his lead to 177 points over Clayton Smith of Taylor, Mich. (formerly of Woodslee), which would be more than enough to clinch a second straight division crown, since the most points a driver can accumulate in a single race night is 105 by winning the feature and heat. But under the track’s new format, each driver’s worst two-points nights are deducted from their totals. The updated standings will be released later this week and will be available online at www.southbuxtoneraceway.ca
Dick leads the Modifieds with eight feature wins, including seven in a row from late May to mid-July. His heat race win on Saturday was his division leading 14th checkered flag. Belle River’s Mario Toniolo finished 6th in Saturday’s feature, with Wheatley’s Justin Mills 9th and Drew Smith 10th. Tilbury’s J.J. Beaulieu finished 11th, followed in order by Merlin’s Brad McLeod, Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano, Essex’s Gerald Martin, Wheatley’s Paul Gossmann, Harrow’s Patrick Lajeunesse, Windsor’s Dan McIntyre and John Sylvestre 12th through 18th.
In the Sport Stocks’ championship race, Hooker led all 25 laps, leaving Young to fend off Chatham’s Eric Vanderiviere and Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse in a tight battle to finish second.
Hooker’s win was his fourth straight and ninth feature victory of the season and divisionleading 15th checkered flag. He finished 52 points ahead of Young, who had one feature win among his four flags. Lajeunesse held on to finish fourth.
Ruthven’s Brad Bloomfield, who won his heat race earlier in the night, finished 7th. Merlin’s Steve Shaw finished 9th, Essex’s Dillon Moody was 10th and Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis 11th.
Hope and Quick traded the lead four times in an epic battle in the Mini-Mods season championship race. Quick led the first two laps and went to the front again for laps 8 and 9.
Hope was able to take the lead both times by diving to the bottom of turn two after Quick drifted a little high.
Hope finally pulled away from Quick on the final 7-lap green-flag run to take the checkered and clinch the points title.
“It was good, hard racing, we battled back and forth and never touched,” Quick said of the battle with Hope.
Kingsville’s Dylan Wolters finished third as he put pressure on his teammate Quick in the late laps.
“It’s a lot more than I expected,” the 15-year-old said of his fine sophomore season, which included two feature wins.
“Third place is good for me because I almost didn’t make this race,” Wolters said, as his crew had to fix a problem in the engine after the heat race.
Merlin’s Steve Shaw Jr. finished fourth, followed in order by Leamington’s Brandon Windsor and Kingsville’s Larry Hart. Windsor’s Gerald Underwood finished ninth, with Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano 13th, Tilbury’s Gerry Rivait Jr. 14th while Essex’s Tom Reimer was 18th after a mid-race crash.
Hope finished 95 points ahead of Quick as the drivers finished tied with 5 feature wins and 9 heat race wins each.
Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford won for the 13th time in 15 features in the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Models.
Windsor’s Bob Visnjic, the only Essex driver in the class, finished 7th after a second-place finish in his heat.
The Late Models will also crown its 2015 champions this Saturday. Racing starts at 6:30 p.m.
ES 18 hole ladies league play Tin Whistle
On Tues. Sept. 8 the Erie Shores 18-hole ladies league played Tin Whistle net score. Nineteen golfers came out in the hot weather.
Winners in A flight were Carol Quinn and Debbie Dunmore who were tied with 67 points. The B flight winner was Carolyn Kelly with 74 points, and winner of C flight was Cheryl Rutgers with 70 points.
Chip-Ins: Annie Pump #8, JoAnne Smith #5, Mary Hrynewich #15, Carolyn Kelly #7, Beth Conn #15, and Judy Butler #6.
ESPN broadcaster Dan Shulman was in Leamington Labour Day weekend, Sept. 4-6, to coach the Thornhill Reds minor midget team at the OBA Championships. Shulman is ESPN’s playby-play announcer for men’s college basketball and baseball’s Sunday Night Game of the Week. He is also an analyst and contributor with TSN. Shulman, whose son Benjamin plays for the Reds, admitted that with his busy schedule he only takes two weekends off a year and that he always makes sure OBA weekend is one of them.
The base umpire in the Ancaster vs. Leamington minor midget game was Windsor’s Don Gilbert. Gilbert, one of Baseball Canada and Baseball Ontario’s top umpires, has officiated at a number of levels including Pan Am Games and the 2004 gold medal game at the Olympics in Athens. A member of the Windsor Essex Sports Hall of Fame, he is no stranger to Leamington. Gilbert was the guest speaker at the LDMBA Annual General Meeting in
2005.
Baseball fans in Leamington on OBA weekend were treated to 63 games, over 450 innings and 898 runs scored.
The three teams that won provincial championships in Leamington were Dorchester in Rookie ‘C’, Essex in Pee Wee ‘C’ and Ancaster in Minor Midget ‘A’.
Local results at the OBA games played in Leamington:
The Peewees Majors were finalists in C. Their only losses were to the eventual winners from Essex.
The Midgets were in 6th
place in A, again with their only losses to the eventual winners from Ancaster.
The Rookies put in a great effort but came up short from making it on Sunday.
Other local OBA results:
The Peewee Minors were in 3rd place in B at Mississauga.
The Mosquito travelled to Chatham and were finalists in B, but they lost a tough championship game to Woodstock.
The Bantams visited Belle River and were 3rd place in C. They lost twice to eventual winners from Belle River.
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Cottam’s Rob Quick (18) gets passed underneath by Blenheim’s Kyle Hope in the Mini-Mods championship race.
(Photos by James McDonald Apex One Photo)
Mosquito Lakers travel team places 2nd in OBA B final
The Leamington Mosquito Lakers, sponsored by Harder Heating & Cooling, finished off an impressive season in the OBA championship in Chatham Sept. 4-6, falling just short in the finals against a team from Woodstock.
“You know, when we got bumped up to the B division in July we were a little upset,” commented coach Steve O’Neil. “With over half our team being minors, and knowing the competition very well, we knew it would be tough, and at that time the coaches said to each other, ‘our goal is to make Sunday’, and the kids proved to us they belonged there making it all the way to the finals.”
The weekend, like all OBA weekends, was a thrill of a ride. On Friday night the Lakers were in tough with a team from Simcoe. After holding Simcoe off the score sheet when they had bases loaded, and nobody out in the top of the 7th, the Lakers rallied. Brady Knelsen led off with a single, Lucas Penner bunted him to 2nd, Nathan Krahn ripped a single, Jesse Teichroeb was intentionally walked and Kanaan Gale delivered a single up the middle for the winning run.
In the second game the Lakers faced some tough pitching from Wyoming. After cruising to an early 3-0 lead, Wyoming rallied for 5 runs in the 6th inning and that was enough for a 5-3 loss. Owen Knelsen and Jason Friesen pitched well in the game. With their backs against the wall in the double
elimination tournament, the Lakers caught fire.
They beat St. Thomas 12-2 with a strong pitching performance from Derek Neufeld, and then they faced a tough team from Stratford and held on for a 10-8 victory with Matty Thomas leading the charge with a 3 for 3 outing.
Sunday morning the Lakers woke up to face Tillsonburg, the team that had beat them in the OBA finals the previous two years. But the Lakers were determined not to let Tillsonburg end their season for a third year in a row. Jason Friesen threw a masterful 6-inning game of shutout baseball against the defending champs and the sticks were still hot as the boys went on to win 11-1 with some timely two-out hits with Riley Wiebe chipping in 4 RBIs in that situation.
The finals brought on Woodstock, a team that beat the Lakers in the finals of a Kincardine tournament earlier in the year. This game started off differently as Lucas Ingratta hit a bases-clearing triple in the top of the 1st to take a commanding 5-0 lead. But as happens in baseball, the sticks got quiet and the bounces started going the other way and the boys fell 10-7 in the final.
The team finished with a 36-6 record on the season and the coaching staff cannot be more proud of how this team came together throughout the season on and off the diamond – they should be very proud of themselves!
Minor Midget Lakers fall to Ancaster in 10-inning thriller
The Leamington Minor Midget Lakers posted a 2 and 2 record in the OBA Minor Midget ‘A’ championship tournament held in Leamington on Labour Day weekend, Sept. 4-6.
The locals opened with a 4-0 win over Vaughn on Friday evening, and on Saturday morning dropped an 8-4 decision to Ancaster. In the afternoon they beat Stratford 8-3 and then in a rematch with Ancaster on Saturday evening lost a 14-11 decision in a 10-inning thriller.
Against Vaughn, Lakers Aidan Massad pitched a three hitter and struck out 13 to record the shutout. Brett Enns, Massad, Lucas Lamotte and Dawson Iles had two hits each.
In their Saturday morning game, played in a constant rain, Leamington gave up 5 runs in the sixth inning to fall to Ancaster. Anthony Fehr, with 3 hits and 2 runs, led the Leamington offense.
In a must-win game against the Stratford Indians, Leamington nursed a 3-2 lead, exploding for 5 runs in the sixth inning to put the game on ice. Enns, Massad, Lamotte and Kyle Wall all had two hits as part of the Lakers 14-hit attack.
Facing Ancaster again in Saturday night’s contest, Leamington fought back from a threerun deficit in the seventh, a three-run deficit eighth, and a two-run deficit in the ninth before succumbing to the Ancaster offense in the tenth inning.
With pitch counts playing a significant role in the game, the Lakers used six different pitchers (Enns, Ryan Wall, Iles, Jared Klein, Kyle Nisbet and Fehr).
“The boys refused to quit,” said coach Chris Lamotte. “We threw everything but the kitchen sink at them, I am very proud of them. Despite the outcome it was an exciting game,”
In the game that took close to four hours to play and over five hours to complete, Massad and Brandon Teichroeb led the way with 4 hits each. Kameron Wall had 3.
The game had a number of highs and lows and in the seventh inning Leamington came within a few feet of walking away with the win. With bases loaded and none out, Ryan Wall connected on a pitch, blasting it 325 feet over the right field fence. Unfortunately for the Lakers and the many hometown fans in attendance, the ball was foul by about three feet and the walk-off grand slam negated.
The Ancaster Diamondbacks went on to win the OBA Midget Minor ‘A’ championship on Sunday.
Ingratta,
Knelsen, Brady Knelsen, Jason Friesen, Nathan Krahn, Riley Wiebe, Matt Thomas, Jesse Teichroeb.
is bat boy Mathew Neufeld. Coaches are Kevin Gale, Steve O’Neil and Jeff Thomas.
The Leamington Minor Midget Lakers got together for a season-ending photo after being eliminated in the OBA ‘A’ tournament in Leamington the weekend of Sept. 4-6. The team, sponsored by Howie’s Custom Coating, includes Dylan Bertolo, Brett Enns, Anthony Fehr, Dawson Iles, Jared Klein, Lucas Lamotte, Aidan Massad, Justin Myer, Kyle Nisbet, Brandon Teichroeb, Kameron Wall, Kyle Wall and Ryan Wall. Coaches are Chris Lamotte, Terry Misener and John Wall.
Above - The Leamington Lakers shake hands with the Tillsonburg Otters after winning 10-0 with the mercy rule in the bottom of the fifth inning to start their peewee ‘C’ OBA tournament at Kinsmen Field Friday, Sept. 4.
Left - Hannah Chacko of the Leamington Lakers connects with a pitch during her team’s OBA peewee ‘C’ tournament opener Friday, Sept. 4 at Kinsmen Field. Chacko was out on a pop fly catch during the play, but Leamington won 10-0 with a mercy rule finish with one out in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Carter Knelsen watches a hit take flight for his Leamington team during the rookie ‘C’ OBA tournament Friday, Sept. 4 at Kinsmen Fields. Knelsen earned a single on the play. The Leamington Lakers defeated the Strathroy Royals in the tournament-opening game.
Leamington’s Matthew Neufeld looks on after connecting for a hit during the rookie ‘C’ OBA tournament at Kinsmen Field Friday, Sept. 4. Neufeld was safe for a single on the play. The Leamington Lakers defeated the Strathroy Royals in the tournament-opening game.
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TT senior golfers battle the heat
By Bob McLean
Ken
Sixty-one Talbot Trail senior golfers endured the balmy weather conditions on September 8. Despite the extreme heat, there were many excellent scores produced by the participants. Garnet Fox’s terrific shot on #9 won him closest to the pin. Tom Sasso’s 27-foot putt on #2 won him the long putt of the day. In the 50-69y division, Jim Pearson’s excellent 39 led the way for this grouping. One shot back was John Liddell with his outstanding 40. Three players who achieved impressive 41s were Jim Omstead, Pat Hill and Larry Hughes. Rick Thompson fired a superb 42.
Four players who shot very praiseworthy 45s were Gary Hillier, Brian Wilkinson, Ray La Pierre, and Herb Reid. Richard Humber, who came in with a solid 46, moves into the 70-79y division this week. Noteworthy 47s were shot by Randy Hewey, Mike Getty and Terry Scratch. Commendable 48s were achieved by Paul Harrison, Orville Houser and Larry Haggitt. Wiz Derbyshire, who now owes Bummy another coffee, shot a fine 49. Three players who
Teams vie for 6th annual Orchard View vs. Erie Shores Challenge Cup
It may not be as old as the Ryder Cup or even the President Cup, but the rivalry between Orchard View and Erie Shores is just as heated. On Saturday, August 29, Orchard View Golf Club hosted the 6th annual Challenge Cup. This friendly rivalry of 14-player teams plays a Ryder Cup style match play game. The first 6 holes were Best Ball format, the next six were Alternate Shot, and the final six were Scramble.Each team got 2 points for winning the 6-hole match and 1 point for a tie, for a total of 42 points to be won.
After all matches were completed, Orchard View came out with a big 24 to 18 win, bringing their total Challenge Cup wins to 4 of 6.
The competition will resume next summer at Erie Shores.
earned nifty 50 results were Gary Benninger, Kevin Jordan and guest Mike La Bonte. Dan Tymec shot his best score of the season, a very respectable 53. Congratulations, Dan!
In the 70-79y division, a refocused and determined Robert Shaw fired his best league score. Shoe came in with a masterful 38! One shot back was Garnet Fox who shot an outstanding 39. Both Mike Wright and Bob McLean scored excellent 40s. Paul R. Brown and Bill Ward earned terrific 41s. Superb 42s were produced by Vic Reynaert and Joe Vertel. Tom Sasso and Andy Orsini both played very well as they achieved solid 44 and 45 scores respectively. Three players with noteworthy 48s were Pete Daudlin, Bob Patchett and Don Willan. Very fine 49s went to Gary Wilson and Jerry Paine. Dave Dent achieved a nifty 50 result. Other commendable scores were produced by Eugene Abbruzzese, Al Speed, Larry Hillman, Ken Womack and Ron Nicholls.
The 80-85y division was led by Bill Galloway who fired an outstanding 43. A mere one shot back was Dave La Bonte who scored an impressive 44. Tom Hyatt produced a superb 46. Both Carl Robinson and Gerry Becigneul achieved solid 47s. Ed Woelk earned a very praiseworthy 48. Other commendable results were produced by Dave Krueger, Bill Edwards, Hadley Pinch, Fred Takaki and Murray Cascadden.
Only two of the 86y+ players attempted to play in the extreme heat. However, these two inspiring players both played very well. Bill Hutchinson, a super senior in his early 90s, shot an inspiring 56. Steve Haas was a mere two shots back with his very praiseworthy 58. Talbot Trail golf course continues to be in top-notch condition so the league should be able to play into October. The final travel excursion is to Deer Run GC on September 28. Here are some pathetic golf excuses. I’m sure you know many of your own: 1) I forgot my contacts/glasses; 2) It’s too quiet out here; 3) I was thinking too much; 4) I have a medical condition; 5) You’re breathing too loudly; 6) The sun is too bright; 7) That gorgeous girl distracted my concentration; 8) It was too early/late to play; 9) I didn’t stretch enough; 10) The trees weren’t my friends today; 11) You get all the lucky breaks; 12) I wasn’t focused; 13) Etc.
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The Orchard View Golf Club team won the 6th annual Challenge Cup in a friendly rivalry with Erie Shores Golf Club. Orchard View team members, from left to right: Pat Michaud, Paul Cornies, Mike Clark, Jamie Church, Isaac Friesen, Gary Atkinson, Bill Fehr, captain Rick Adamson, Tom Drummond, Moe Michaud, John Friesen, Dave Robinson, Dan Friesen and Gary Toupin. On the Erie Shores team were Tim Tiessen, Bill Slater, Ken Steingart, Brian Plumb, Ryan Harder,
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EXCALIBUR EXOMAX CROSSBOWplus crossbow package (scope and arrows etc.) also hard case and other accessories. Call 519-733-3909. se9-16
TENTS FOR SALE - 2 man pup tent asking $20. 4 person stand up tent. Features no ropes, hardly used. Asking $40. Call 519-3267881. se9-16
5 PIECE PATIO SET - 4 chairs and round table with glass top, upholstered in pastel colors of green plus, $175; Golf Cooler Bag plus pockets for clubs, new condition $35; Tent for SUV, connects to van, never used $50; Dining room set beautiful condition Duncan phfe, six chairs off white seats $550 firm; 3 piece brown wicker table set - round coffee table with 2 round end tables, all with glass tops, $35. Call 519-839-4229. se16-23
CALL NOW!
2 bdrm apartment and penthouse available in Leamington. Located near shopping. Util incl, on-site mgmt, secure building, laundry, elevator, party room. Call 519-326-4622 to inquire. SUTTON PLACE APARTMENTS
1 + 2 bedroom available. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, secure building with 24 hour surveillance & elevator. Call 519-326-8746 or 519-564-5772 tf
ERIE APARTMENTS
137 Erie St. South 2 bedroom units available. 2nd & 3rd floor. 13th month free. Available immediately. Call Bob at 226-936-1676
for old bands from the 1920s.
PLUMBING SERVICE
Repairs
Installations
Drain Cleaning • Excellent Rates • 37 Years Experience Ed Higginbottom 519-329-1779 eh48@hotmail.ca PRINTING: BUSINESS ENVELOPES,invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Jim at The Sounthpoint Sun for quick and economical service, 519-398-9098. tf
ROAST BEEF SUPPERSunday, September 20 at 5:00 p.m. Masonic Temple, 1 John Street, Leamington. Sponsored by Order of the Eastern Star. $15 - advance tickets only, limited seating. For tickets call 519-3268709. se9-16
KINGSVILLE LEGION
BRANCH 188 Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $12 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $10. Brunch on the second Sunday of the month, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519733-5162 (office) or 519733-9081 (bar). oc29-tf
BUYING ALL GOLD + Coins –Thursday September 24 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Unico Building, 37 Beech St. Kingsville (behind A1 Flooring). Sunday, September 27 - Heritage Village, Arner Townline Kingsville. $$ cash for all coins Canada USA World, mint sets, all collector coins, war medals, pocket watches. Gold rings, chains (even broken gold jewellery), gold teeth, sterling. Also buying some costume jewellery. 2 pcs of ID to sell. House calls available. 46 years experience, Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed call 519-819-1805. se9-16
approval. Farm machinery – no reserve.
Tractors: J.D. 4440 dsl, real good 20x38 rear tires, 3 hydr. outlets, front fenders, tact is not working, tractor looks & sounds good; J.D. 2130 dsl open station, 15x38 rear tires, tact not working, has added GPS; M.F. 255 dsl, 1764.9 hrs showing on tact, 15x38 rear tires, power shift wheels, open station, good tires; Duals: set of 20R38 T-rail duals w/about 2/3 tread; Planting: J.D. model 705 – 15’ Notill drill, roller harrows on back, Market fill auger & markers; J.D. model 7000, four 30” row corn planter w/dry fertilizer; Combine: M.F. model 750 dsl combine sells w/model 9118 header; Corn head: M.F. 1144 – 4 row 36” corn head, sells separate; Tillage: 5 furrow Triple OK spring trip plow; approx. 21’ SBC series Triple K pull type cult.; approx. 20’ manual fold land leveler; M.F. approx. 16’ spring fold wheel disc; 3 ph PTO ditcher; 3 section pull type cultipacker; smaller set disc; field cult.; V-ditcher; Wagons: two 350 bu. wagons, duals on back; two J&M approx. 275 bu. gravity wagons; Sprayer, Water Tank & Wagon: Calsa dual axle sprayer; water tank & tomato wagon; smaller sprayer; etc; Pickup Truck: 2002 Ford F150 XL Triton V8 pickup, 228,934 km, runs, sells as is; Log Splitter: Speedco split master 28 ton, hydraulic, on wheels; Shop Equipment – A Lot of It: Maxair model 150 stationary air compressor; Hyundai 3500 generator; lg steel workbench on wheels; steel storage cupboard; welders; ladders; jacks; chain fall; motor lift; chain saws; wheel puller set; numerous socket sets; wrenches; hand tools; pneumatic dent puller; drill press; grinder; wheel puller; air tools; drills;
JACK MINER GOOSE BANDS. Willing to pay up to $250
SOUTHPOINT SUN
JOB OPPORTUNITY
General Labor Warehouse, Vegetable Packer Hours vary on production. Minimum Wage. Please Fax resume to 519-733-8059.
GENERAL GREENHOUSE
LABOUR - Full time and full time part time positions available, 40-50 hours per week, weekends and holidays. Physically demanding work load, lifting required, hot humid environment. Minimum wage to start. Apply by fax at 519-326-6702 or email hriprfms@gmail.com for more information. se16-oc7
GREENHOUSE WORKERS. New Castle Farm/ West Pointe Greenhouses/ 1830176 Ontario Inc. is looking for general labourer for greenhouse work beginning Nov. 1st. Must have 1 year experience. Mail resume to New Castle Farm, 414 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington, N8H-3V5. se2-0c28
STATIONARY ENGINEER POSITION AVAILABLE
WEIL’S FOOD PROCESSING LTD.
GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER wanted. Wages $11/hour. Min. 40+ hours Mon-Sat. Must be able to maintain attendance, vital for harvesting. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 40 lbs, working in hot conditions. Send resume to: Ingratta Farms, 341 Morse Road, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519-326-1082.
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GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURERS - full time. Wages $11/hour, 50+ hours, 7 days/week including Saturday & Sunday. Duties include harvesting, crop work, heavy lifting 40lbs repetitively. Conditions can be hot & humid. Send resume to East Side Acres, 116 Mersea Road 19, Leamington N8H 3V7 or fax 519-324-9088. au26-oc14
•Candidates will be working in the greenhouse as harvesters and crop workers with other duties as assigned
• Ability to do repetitive tasks, work in a hot environment and attention to detail with 40 plus hours a week including weekends
• Salary: 11.25/hour, working 40 plus hours a week including weekends and holidays
Please forward your by email to hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8) GREENHOUSE WORKER Day Shift - Weekends
GENERAL LABOURER
Looking for responsible individual for maintenance of: Equipment, Buildings, Property and Vehicle Detailing.
Drop Off resume with references, in the mailbox at 12 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington, ON
Seasonal Night Shift for Approximately 10 weeks. Please call Lori at 519-825-4572 or drop resume off at the plant office, 483 Erie St. N., Wheatley
Pure Hothouse Foods Inc. GENERAL LABOUR POSITIONS AVAILABLE - $11/hour ($11.25/hour as of October 1st) 42-45 hours/week - Monday-Saturday Rotating weekly shifts Days/Afternoons Able to maintain attendance, attention to detail, repetitive task, team environment.
Worksite:459 HWY 77 LEAMINGTON ONTARIO Come be a part of our innovative team! Apply by email: margaret@pure-flavor.com Fax: 519-326-3642 In person: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Provide assistance with community participation & activities of daily living. 24-35 hours per week at $16 per hour. At least one year training and/or experience. Valid driver's license. Up-todate valid criminal record check & vulnerable sector search. Please forward resume to: Helperwanted_LEAM@hotmail.com
WELDERS & BRAKE PRESS REQUIRED
Looking to hire in ALL AREAS of the company: ADMINISTRATION, SALES, INVENTORY CONTROL, PLUMBING TECHNICIAN, SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN, HVAC TECHNICIAN, GENERAL LABOURER
If you are interested in a position for a company who is continuing to grow; a landmark within our community; established for over 40 years; please forward your resume, including references, motor vehicle report, police clearance, list of health & safety training - related to the construction field and a list of computer program knowledge to:
Do you have a B or E Class License?
Do you have a G Class driving license and are looking for regular part time employment?
We are currently accepting applications for school bus drivers and pleased to offer our employees:
• Competitive wages
• A family friendly environment where you are appreciated and treated with respect
• 72 and 20 Passenger local routes are available
• Free training available
At Switzer-Carty, we're more than a school bus company. We're a people company with a mission to provide the safest and most reliable transportation services.
Drop off resume (preferred) to: 238 Talbot Street West,
If you are interested in joining our team please apply on line at www.Switzer-Carty.com or call us at 519-326-2607 x 3. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
We are growing!! Seeking to fill the following full-time positions: General Labour Forklift Operator Line Leaders Machine Operators AZ Driver (Local and Long Haul) COME MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
SOUTHPOINT SUN
a better opportunity awaits
Discover a better place to grow your career: a place that’s caring, engaging and rewarding. We’re proud of our diverse culture of trust and respect. It’s a culture guided by solid leadership and collaboration from every member of our organization.
The Co-operators, a leading Canadian-owned insurance and financial services company, is looking for a qualified:
Associate Insurance/Financial Advisor Leamington, ON
the opportunity
The Associate Insurance/Financial Advisor is a key player in the support and development of the agency operation primarily through sales and service. This role utilizes a broad knowledge of The Co-operators insurance products and services including personal lines (auto, home) and specialty lines (farm and commercial). In addition, may provide sales and service for life and wealth products if life licensed.
your qualifications
You will have a General Insurance Licence and be proficient with the Microsoft office suite and other technology. You will be skilled in communication, organization, time management, client service, decision making and problem solving. A minimum of 2 years insurance industry experience including sales experience is preferred. A Life License is an asset. A valid driver's license may be required
If you are interested in a career with The Co-operators, email your resume to:
Joseph Betlehem
joseph_betlehem@cooperators.ca
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Black Stone Sports and its affiliated organizations are looking to add a member to their growing team. The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for supporting the multi-corporate finance department.
Qualifications:
• Knowledge of GL, AP, AR, and Payroll
• Computer Competency, especially Excel
• Experience with accounting software is preferred
• QuickBooks experience an asset
Send Resume and Cover Letter to: HR@blackstonesport.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING - SHIPPER/RECEIVER
Black Stone Sports is looking for a self-motivated hard worker. As part of our global company you will be an integral part of distributing our products. This independent role is responsible for shipping, receiving, restocking and safety.
Qualifications:
• Strong work ethic• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to lift 70lbs• Forklift Certificate an asset
• Excellent communication/organization/time management skills
Send Resume and Cover Letter to: HR@blackstonesport.com
FISH PROCESSING PLANT
Line workers
No exp. req’d, training provided $11/hr to start, goes up to $14.10/hr
Wheatley location
PRODUCTION MIG WELDERS
No ticket required
Client seeks experienced applicants
Harrow location
Unionized, benefits and opportunity for DIRECT hire
$14.50-$14.75/hr with perfect attendance
Apply with resume to:
GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER wanted. Wages
$11.25/hour. Minimum 40+ hours Monday through Saturday. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 50 lbs., working in hot conditions. Drop off or send resume to: Mastr Veggies / Mastr Grow Farms, 453 Seacliffe Drive West, Leamington, Ontario N8H 4C9. se16-30
Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. The wage rate is $11.00 for 44.0 hours per week. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment. No education or experience is required. Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca
PERSONNEL by Elsie 5923 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor Ask for Elaine
EMPLOYMENT WANTED
AVAILABLE TO WORK full-time or part-time afternoon shifts. Call Mark at 519-324-5879. se2-30
JP Grineau
TEAM STAFF:
2016
Kevin Hopper, General Manager
Ryan Sellon, Equipment Manager
John Forbes, Team Services
Howard Hughes, Team Services
Riley Jones, Team Services
Brendan Jones, Team Services
Dr. Steve O’Neil, Team Doctor
Dr. Derek Anderson, Team Doctor
Harold Konrad, Director of Player Personnel
Abe Fehr, President/Owner
Jake Fehr, Owner
Home Games
opponentdateTIME
LaSalleThur Sep 247:10 PM
LondonThur Oct 017:10 PM
Lambton Shores Thur Oct 087:10 PM
LaSalleThur Oct 157:10 PM
St. ThomasThur Oct 227:10 PM
StrathroyThur Oct 297:10 PM
ChathamThur Nov 057:10 PM
St. MarysThur Nov 127:10 PM
LaSalleThur Nov 197:10 PM
LondonThur Dec 037:10 PM
Lambton Shores Thur Dec 107:10 PM
Lambton Shores Thur Dec 177:10 PM
SarniaSun Dec 204:10 PM
St. MarysThur Jan 077:10 PM
SarniaSun Jan 104:10 PM
St. ThomasThur Jan 147:10 PM
StrathroyThur Jan 217:10 PM
ChathamThur Jan 287:10 PM
LondonThur Feb 047:10 PM
St. MarysThur Feb 117:10 PM
SarniaSun Feb 144:10 PM
ChathamThur Feb 187:10 PM
St. ThomasThur Feb 257:10 PM
season home opener
season home opener
SEPTember 17 7:10 PM
THURSDAY SEPTember 17 7:10 PM VS strathroy
COACHING STAFF:
Anthony Iaquinta, Assistant Coach
NAME HOMETOWND.O.B.POS2014-15 TEAM
#9 Allen, CaleWindsor ON 22 Feb 96LDLeamington Flyers #16 Amante, MitchellWindsor ON14 Jan 95LWLeamington Flyers #29 Barrett, MichaelLambertville MI8 Jul 95GLeamington Flyers #27 Campbell, TravisWindsor ON2 Sep 97RCLeamington Flyers #6 Crevatin, MitchellBelle River ON25 Mar 99LDSun County MM #19 Elliott, DerekStaffa ON14 Oct 96RW Listowel Cyclones Jr B #11 Emerson, ScottMississauga ON13 May 95LW Georgetown Raiders Jr A #18 Florence, ScottLeamington ON5 Apr 96LW Wheatley Sharks Jr. C #17 Gangnon, MarkWindsor ON31 Jul 96RW Amherstburg Admirals Jr. C #2 Grineau, J.P.Leamington ON9 Mar 95LDLeamington Flyers #15 Guilbeault, ZachTecumseh ON31 Mar 97RWLeamington Flyers #20 Hogan, LiamWindsor ON9 Apr 97LCRiverside Midget A #3 Mainella, NicolasTecumseh ON2 Mar 98LDEssex 73’s Jr. C #5 McGhee, Jacob South Woodslee ON 14 Feb 95RDLeamington Flyers #13 Moore, ColinTecumseh ON17 Aug 95RWLeamington Flyers #14 Opblinger, Matthew Northwood OH16 Sep 95LW#Leamington Flyers #4 Parlette, ZakAmherstburg ON14 Jan 96RDLeamington Flyers #10 Phibbs, Cale Leamington ON2 Apr 96RWLeamington Flyers #12 Sanko, Luke Tecumseh ON4 Apr 95 LW Lakeshore Canadiens Jr. C #23 Urbanic, JoeOxford MI22 Nov 96RC Ohio Blue Jackets U18 AAA #21 Virban, ThomasWindsor ON1 Mar 96LDLeamington Flyers #1 Wall, TylerLeamington ON14 Jan-98G Windsor Midget AAA
*Please note: this is the tentative roster. Some changes may occur.
Tony Piroski, Head Coach
Ron Soucie, Assistant Coach
Lee Jones, Assistant Coach
Jamie McDermott, Assistant Coach Branden Robitaille, Goalie Coach
Away Games
opponentdateTIME
St. ThomasFri, Sep 187:30 PM
ChathamSun Sep 207:00 PM
StrathroySat Sep 267:30 PM
LaSalleSun Oct 042:30 PM
St. MarysFri Oct 097:30 PM
Lambton Shores Sat Oct 177:30 PM
StrathroySat Oct 247:30 PM
LondonWed Nov 047:30 PM
SarniaTue Nov 107:10 PM
Lambton Shores Sat Nov 147:30 PM
ChathamSun Nov 227:00 PM
SarniaTue Nov 247:10 PM
St. MarysFri Dec 117:30 PM
StrathroySun Dec 137:30 PM
St. ThomasFri Dec 187:30 PM
St. ThomasFri Jan 157:30 PM
LaSalleWed Jan 207:00 PM
ChathamSun Jan 247:00 PM
LondonWed Jan 277:30 PM
SarniaSat Feb 067:10 PM
LondonWed Feb 107:30 PM
LaSalleWed Feb 177:00 PM
Lambton Shores Sat Feb 207:30 PM
St. MarysFri, Feb 267:30 PM
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Cale Phibbs