Southpoint Sun January 2, 2013

Migrant Worker Community Program launches new publication

A new public relations and marketing brochure will aid MWCP on its mission

The Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP) has released its very first public relations and marketing brochure. The brochure was created with the help of a grant from the Windsor Essex Community Foundation and a student intern. MWCP will use the brochure to increase its profile in the community and enhance its on-going financial sustainability efforts.

The brochure outlines MWCP’s programs and services in English and Spanish. The purpose of the bilingual brochure was to properly articulate the programs to the community and to the migrant workers. The brochure introduces MWCP’s history, mission and various programs such as: bicycle safety workshops, Health and Information Fair, Spanish classes, annual festivals, monthly bilingual newsletters and bus trips.

The brochure was created by Rachel Chausse, a student intern at the time and as part of a practicum with the University of Windsor’s Communications Department. MWCP welcomes students from high school and post secondary institutions that need to complete volunteer hours, community internships and school projects to lend their skills and expertise.

If you would like copies of the brochure or if you know of someone or a business that would like copies please contact Lorraine at lorrainemwcp@mdirect.net

The MWCP is a registered charity in Leamington and its mission is to provide a more positive balance to the life of the migrant worker by offering events and programs and to build cultural bridges with their host communities.

IDLE NO MORE Local Caldwell First Nation members

participate in 4-day fast

Members of the Caldwell First Nation in Leamington are participating in a four-day fast, which began on January 1 and will end on January 5.

Local members have been walking to the downtown core from their Orange Street location three times a day to show their support at 8:30 a.m, 12:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.

Idle No More calls on all people to join in a revolution which honours and fulfils Indigenous sovereighty, which protects the land and water.

Goodfellows appreciate food basket support

The Leamington Mersea Goodfellows Club wishes to thank all who contributed so generously to the Christmas food baskets this year. 234 families were assisted with 858 bushels of food.

The following families and businesses contributed funds, and donation receipts have been issued: Charles & Evelyn Miller, Sue Omstead, Grossi Physio Therapy, Judy McInnis, Beatrice Robinson, Lionel & Elsie Aasen, Zora & Howard Huy, Anthony & Jill Cervini, Freda Unrau, Rhine Danube Club, Pat & Jim Simpson, Carolyn Campbell, Wilbert Jones, Udo Renner Insurance, KLX Growers Ltd., Lions Club of Leamington, Gary & Pat Adams, All Temp Foods, North Shore Pet Containment, Unifab, Shelley Marentette, Nick & Heidi Schell, Liliana and Henry Dicocco, Terra Koop, George & Irma Hildebrandt, Shelley Guyitt, Bernie and Catherine Hall, Anthony Keats Marine Ltd., Leamington Collision Inc., Presteve Foods, Policella Farms, ADT Transportation, Ruthven Nursery & Garden Centre, Highline Produce, Leamington Electric Supply, Ken & Kathy Hildebrandt, Jason Tiessen, Tranquil Effects, Candice Fos-

ter, Will Insurance, Paul Couto, Karen Petahtegoose, Larry Vallieres, Gabriele’s Floor & Home, Ryan Selleck, Rose Boggs, Todd Klingbyle, Home Building Centre, Eye on Video, Dr. Derrick Beleutz, Sian Aurthurs, Blondes Restaurant, Linda Mifflin, Village Café, MGS Horticultural, Nick Poole, Colleen Bowden, David Hamm, Rae & Annette Whitesell, Leamington Chrysler, Mercer’s Service, Jose’s Noodle Factory, WFS Ltd., Glenda Mills, Barbara Mills, Ron & Lila MacVicar, Chuck & Carol Ives, John & Cheryl Rutgers, AFB Farms Ltd., Sheila & Greg Gare, Johnston Net & Twine Inc., Diciocco Farms Eastside, James Taylor Fishery, Sue Ricci, Jeff Bowman, Fred Faubert, DelFiasco Express, DeGoey’s Flowers, Charles Diab, Pam Rougoor, Morgan Roach, Bill & Barbara Martens, Anton & Rosa Grossmann, John & Marilyn Butcher, Effie & Ward Roach, Lou & Bev Peterson, Joyce Hatt, Tammy Gruber, San Vito Association, Laura Brown, St. John’s Anglican Church, Pamela Evans, Harry & Rose Klassen, I.O.D.E.

Thanks also to all who assisted in the packing and distribution of the food bushels.

– The Goodfellows of Leamington & Mersea

1956 Meteor convertible in Ottawa 50 years ago

Al Carmanico and his wife Wendy live today in Leamington. He and I met for coffee one day and he told me the story of the 1956 Meteor convertible he purchased off a used car lot at Somerset and Preston in Ottawa for $1100 over 50 years ago.

in the Ottawa Magistrate’s court and became familiar with a lot of police officers, which certainly saved on speeding tickets. Gas was the equivalent of about 13 cents a litre back then, but wages were low compared with today.”

changed,” says Al.

When Al and Wendy were dating in high school, Al’s parents insisted that he should buy a six-cylinder vehicle (much more practical than a V8), but in 1961, when school was finished and he was earning more money, he began looking for a V8 and found “a gorgeous 1956 Meteor Sunliner convertible.” Research reveals that only 479 of these cars were ever built at the Ford plant in Oakville and very few have survived.

Al’s Meteor was two shades of green with a white roof, a 292 cubic inch V8 engine, and very loud radio and mufflers. “Funny how the rear tires kept sliding all over the place,” recalls Al. He was a member of the Night Prowlers car club in those days, a very small club with only three or four members, but they had club plaques that hung down from their rear bumpers.

“From smoking cigarettes, eating cheeseburgers and shakes and looking for other cars to race, we now do yoga and eat vegan. Wendy and I hope to travel the southern portion of Route 66 this winter and hope it will bring back some memories.”

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

“You should have seen the excitement when I showed up to take Wendy for a drive all around Ottawa. I was finally able to take part in the drag racing that was common at the many stoplights on Carling Avenue. I guess it was fate and very helpful that I worked

Al owned his Meteor for about three years, then traded it for a red and white ’57 Pontiac two-door hardtop, a more practical car now that he and Wendy were married and starting a family. Al installed a shelf in the back seat that came right up to the back of the front seat, and this became a play area for his two daughters.

“How times have

Everything you wanted to know about peanut butter cups...

Peanut butter and chocolate has to be my favourite food combination of all time. Our office was graciously filled with treats from friends over the holidays and one of the treats was a giant bag of peanut butter cups. It didn’t take long before someone said, “whoever came up with the idea to combine peanut and chocolate is a genius. They deserve a Nobel Peace Prize for food creation.” I assumed the combination was created by a Mr. Reese, as in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and it didn’t take long for someone to Google it and support my guess.

Good old Wikipedia has this to say about peanut butter cups: Peanut butter cups were created in 1928 by H. B. Reese, a former dairy farmer and shipping foreman for Milton S. Hershey. Reese was inspired by Hershey, so he left the dairy farm to start his own candy business. The H.B. Reese Candy Co. was established in the basement of Reese’s house in Hershey, Pennsylvania and used Hershey chocolate in his confections. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were his most popular candy, and Reese eventually discontinued his other lines. Several years after his death, Reese’s company was sold to the Hershey Company, then

known as Hershey Foods Corporation, in 1963 for $23.5 million. The H.B. Reese Company is maintained as a subsidiary of Hershey because the Reese plant workforce is not unionized, unlike the main Hershey plant. And now we all know more about peanut butter cups than we ever wanted to. I’m a sucker for useless information and the internet answers all my questions. I’ve said it before, but the internet is like an encyclopedia that is updated every second! With today’s smart phones, no matter where you are, there is absolutely no reason to ever wonder or not know the answer to any question.

I can’t count how many times in a day someone asks a question in the office and within minutes, sometimes seconds, we have an answer with a full history and description. And many office conversations end up here...

January -2012

Fast start to swim season

Siblings Cody Lavoie (age 15) and Maddy Lavoie (11) are both off to a great start to their swim season! Competing recently in back-to-back meets held in Guelph and Toronto, both area swimmers returned home with plenty of gold medals and some outstanding qualifying times for provincial and national competitions.

Leamington Boxing Academy moves to Leamington Fitness

Leamington’s Boxing Academy is now under the umbrella of Leamington Fitness on Talbot Street East. Longtime Boxing Academy Head Coach Don Courtemanche has trained some of the best boxers in the area, including four Ontario Provincial Champions in the past five years, and now he has teamed up with Leamington Fitness to provide a complete fitness package for competitive and non-competitive boxers.

CO2 Dragsters at Cardinal Carter

Grade 8 students from the local family of schools were at Cardinal Carter Secondary School on Thursday, January 19 for a special day of touring the secondary school and competing in CO2 Dragster races. Students came to the school earlier in the year and built cars with the TIJ100 Design Technology students. The grade 8s returned to their schools to finish the cars with paint and designs. The cars were judged for best design, and of course, for top speed.

2012 Year In Review

A

look back at the news, photos and events of 2012.

“Don’t count the days, make the days count...”

- Muhammed Ali

Lainie’s story

On Saturday, January 21 the community of Wheatley and area proved what a caring community it is.

At the Wheatley Legion a fundraising benefit was organized by Wheatley resident Christine Bradley for Wheatley native, Lainie Sallmen. The benefit was sold out and raised approximately $24,000 for Lainie to pay for medical treatment for her cancer.

Record setting year!

Last year Polar Dip organizer Kim Cavers was thrilled to have raised $80,000 and her aspirations for this year were to hopefully match last year’s success. That she did! This year’s event, held on Saturday, January 29 at Kingsville Pavilion and Cedar Beach attracted 240 participants on 34 teams who raised a total of $72,000 in pledges. The Fire & Ice dinner and dance held Saturday night added another $23,000 (and counting) to bring the one-day total to $95,000! “We had some new teams, new sponsors - it’s just the right people... we have awesome team captains that keep everyone motivated,” said Cavers of this year’s success.

The top fundraising team for 2012 was Highline Muchrooms who raised $10,003. In second place was the Dippy Chicks (Leamington Women’s Hockey League) with $6,500. Participants raising $1,000 or more are entered into a grand draw prize of a trip to Vegas. This year’s winner was Lawrence Zimmermann.

February - 2012

LDMH approves new Women’s Centre

Leamington District Memorial Hospital recently announced approval of a $1,000,000 project for the development of a Women’s Centre.

The project will include much needed renovations to the ultrasound and mammography departments as well as the purchase of digital mammography equipment to replace the existing film-based technology. “In keeping with Leamington Hospital’s commitment to bringing the best possible healthcare for South Essex County, I am very pleased that a new Digital Mammography Unit will be added,” said Bryan Meyer, Chair, LDMH Board of Directors. “This will provide women, and occasionally men, with a state-of-the art breast cancer screening and detection tool.”

WFCU CEO estatic with Leamington Branch success

President and Chief Financial Officer for Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) Martin Komsa did his homework before opening the sixth branch office of WFCU in Leamington last year. “Of course, we had a business plan put together a year ago, like all businesses do, but our first two months have far exceeded our business plan,” said Komsa. He credits the hard work of the Leamington staff who did a great job of researching the area.

LDSS Girls Finish In 1st Place

The Leamington District Secondary School Girls Hockey Team finished the regular season in first place with a record of 9-1-2. Their only loss came last Tuesday to Lajeunesse when they lost the last game of the regular season 2-0 on home ice.

Population of Leamington down 1.5% according to 2011 Census

Canada’s population has doubled in past 50 years!

The Municipality of Leamington was one of several communities in Essex County that registered negative population growth since 2006. The Municipality of Leamington’s population was down 430 people (-1.5%). In 2006 Leamington had a population of 28,833 and in 2011 that number dipped to 28,403. “This obviously needs to be taken very seriously as we, the Municipality, plan for the future,” said Leamington’s Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright.

Nationally, Canada’s population grew by 5.9 %. Canada’s population growth was the highest among G8 countries. On May 10, 2011 33,476,688 people were enumerated in the Census. This is almost twice as many as in 1961 (18,239,000) and approximately ten times as many is in the 1861 (3,174,442) Census.

March

2012

Bantams win two at home in OMHA SemiFinal Playdowns

The Southpoint Minor Bantams have taken a fourpoint lead in their six-point

OMHA Semi Final Playdown series against Oakville Minor Oaks. Southpoint won a 3-2 decision on Saturday, March 3 in Wheatley and came back with a 2-0 win on Sunday, March 4 in Leamington.

Teamwork saves McDermott’s life

For sports fans, there comes a time when your team wins a big game and as silly as it may sound, you are able to sleep a little better that night and you start the next day with a little jump in your step. There also comes a time when your team suffers a devastating loss that leaves you miserable for days. There also comes a time when your team suffers their worst defeat of the season to put them down 2-1 in their playoff series and you could care less because it pales in comparison to the much bigger loss that nearly took place that night. Such was the case for the Leamington Flyers last Sunday. At the end of the 1st period of game 3, Flyers assistant coach Jamie McDermott walked into the coaches room and began complaining about chest pains. Moments later the team’s trainer, Dr. Steve O’Neil, ordered someone to call 911 as he recognized the 39-year-old as having textbook symptoms of a heart attack. The ambulance arrived as the 2nd period was getting underway, with many of the fans and players having no idea what was going on. From Leamington hospital he was immediately sent to Henry Ford Hospital where it was determined he had an aortic aneurism and that he needed to undergo emergency surgery. Jamie surprised all his doctors and had a speedy recovery.

OPP learning Span-

ish

On Tuesday, March 6th 10 OPP members received their certificate for Introduction to Spanish.

The OPP partnered with the Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP) to deliver introductory Spanish classes to members of the OPP (both civilians and police officers). The program was designed so that officers can have a better appreciation for the local migrant community culture and to learn basic related phrases to assist in performing front line duties.

April - 2012

Introducing Heinz Baby Food in a Pouch Feeding babies has never been easier! The number one baby food choice of Canadian moms for 78 years, Heinz has launched breakthrough Baby Food in a Pouch with a re-sealable spout for convenient feeding. Available in nine great flavours, the range includes two varieties of fruits with yogurt – the first baby food in Canada with yogurt added. Designed for busy, active families who need grab-and-go solutions, the new Heinz Baby Food in a Pouch is now available in stores across the country.

No ferry to Pelee Island

Pelee Island is without any ferry service for at least two weeks after the Jiimaan was taken out of service. An underwater investigation of M.V. Jiimaan determined that the vessel had to be taken out of service on Wednesday, April 11, and moved to a dry dock facility to undergo repairs to both of its propellers.

Raffoul named to Musicians Hall of Fame

Leamington’s rock and roll crooner Jody Raffoul was one of eight local musicians inducted into the WindsorEssex County Musicians Hall of Fame on Sunday, April 15 at Windsor Moose Lodge. Raffoul and fellow inductees, Danny Bonk, Mark Chichkan, Rose Jobin, Mitch Lewis, Kevin Masterson, Dennis Solet and Charlene Wilkinson were named by a selection committee for Windsor-Essex Crime Stoppers. The induction awards evening and concert is a fundraising event for Crime Stoppers.

Southpoint Bantam Girls win Interlock Championship

The Southpoint Fox Ready Mix Bantam Girls capped off a great season recently by winning the Essex-Kent Interlock Tier 3 Championship on Sunday, April 15 in Amherstburg. This group of girls began the season slowly, but seemed to really play well as a team as the year went along. By the time the playoffs arrived, they realized that with excellent goaltending, great defensive plays, and gritty confidence in the offensive zone, that they could beat anyone.

Holland receives second Volunteer of the Year award

Congratulations to longtime Leamington Flyers statistician Scott Holland who received his second award this year for Volunteer of the Year! In April, the WESPY awards (Windsor-Essex Sports Persons of the Year) announced that Holland was receiving the Knobby Knudsen Award for Male Volunteer of the Year.

May - 2012

Mastronardi Produce wins Superior Taste Award - again

Mastronardi Produce has once again been honored with the Superior Taste Award for its Zima® grape tomato by the International Taste and Quality Institute (ITQI).

This year the ITQI organization has once again awarded the Kumato™ for the third year in a row, Zima™ for the second year and now Campari® brand cocktail tomatoes have been added to the list further exemplifying that a tomato is much more than just a piece of fruit!

Walk, Rock n’ Roll

Another South Essex Community Council Walk, Rock n’ Roll event proved itself something to sing about.

The fifth installment of the annual fundraiser drew about 50 pledge-collecting walkers who helped raise a sum of approximately $6,000, hitting the event’s average of $5,000 to $7,000.

École Saint-Michel Students Place First in Regional Competition

Two students from École Saint-Michel in Leamington won first place in the school’s 3rd annual Idol St-Michel competition. They were then invited to compete at the regional level for all French schools at l’Essor where they again won first place honours. Grade 7 student Sierra Simoni won first place instrumental with her performance on the drums. Jessica De Santis, grade 6, won first place vocal with her rendition of ‘Rolling in the Deep’ by Adele.

Cut her hair for cancer

Six-year-old Tori Kosempel recently cut her hair to donate to the Cancer Society to be used for making

She had her hair cut on May 2 at Short Cuts in Essex. She is the daughter of Danielle and Chris Kosempel and has two sisters Lexi and Emma, all of Essex. On June 1 at Relay For Life (Harrow) the Kosempels made a presentation.

As another year winds down, we wanted to let you know that we loved every minute of serving you this year, and look forward to seeing you again in 2013.

August - 2012

Japanese students enjoy tour at Black Bear Farms

A group of 57 Japanese high school students was ‘totemo shiawase’ (very happy) for the opportunity to tour a local winery. High school students from the Misono Girls School in Japan, as part of a two-week stay with billeting families in Windsor, toured the Black Bear Farms of Ontario Estate Winery just west of Kingsville.

Acro-Ropers win gold, bronze and 11 ribbons at AAU Jr. Olympics

Five members of the Leamington Acro-Ropers were successful in their efforts at the AAU Junior Olympics held in Houston, Texas.

Novice Sun County Crows win first ever Zone title

In preparation for the season-ending Ontario Lacrosse Festival in Whitby, the Leamington-based team capped off Zone 7 (Sun County, Windsor, Wallaceburg, Sarnia and London) play by capturing the novice ‘B’ championship, making them the first-ever Crows team to win a Zone title.

Leamington Wins Midget Title

Jose’s Bar & Grill won the South Shore Interlock midget championship on Sunday defeating Amherstburg 7-2. The Leamington team handed Amherstburg its only loss of the season in the title game. Sunday’s game marked the completion of a tournament held two weeks ago in Leamington when the championship game was postponed due to inclement weather. Outstanding pitching by starter by Jake Koning (game MVP) and strong relief from Davey Watson and Chris Preston held the Amherstburg offense at bay.

Humphreys successfully defends Erie Shores men’s championship title

On a weekend featuring perfect weather and ideal golfing conditions, Brian Humphreys successfully defended his title and won the annual Erie Shores Men’s Club Championship for a second year in a row.

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Omstead crowned Miss Tomato Festival 2012

Tara Omstead, 19, won the coveted crown as Miss Tomato Festival 2012. Omstead, daughter of John and Shannon Omstead of Kingsville is entering her second year at the University of Western Ontario studying Communications.

September - 2012

Bikesmart collects bikes in Leamington Bicycling as affordable transportation just got even easier on the wallet for anyone living near Kingsville.

The Youth and Family Resources Network launched Bikesmart in April of this year, a program designed to make bicycling an affordable transportation option for youth and adults alike across Essex County. With its sales and repair/maintenance facility at 23 Mill St. West in Kingsville, Bikesmart has also set out to teach youths valuable skills that can be utilized throughout an individual’s personal and professional life.

Great start for LDMH Women’s Centre

Not many can advance nearly one-third of the way to their final destination after making the first step, but that’s what the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Women’s Centre Fundraising Campaign has done.

The Women’s Centre Committee, a formation of local volunteers, announced a sum of about $320,000 contributed towards the hospital’s newest facility. The Women’s Centre, for which construction is scheduled to begin in November of this year, will run a calculated cost of about $1.1 mil-

lion. This money is to be raised without any form or government subsidization, but organizers are not daunted by the $780,000 task that lies ahead of them. The optimistic approach to the fundraising campaign is being made evident by the slogan ‘Together, we will... Diagnostic Centre For Health’.

Peewee Lakers fall in extra innings

The Leamington South Essex Fabricating Peewee Lakers lost a tough 16-15 extra inning decision to the Belle River Braves in the title game of the OBA “C” championship Sunday afternoon, September 2.

The game was exciting and action-packed as Leamington battled back from an early 11-2 deficit to tie the game at 14-14 after seven innings. But the ending proved both disappointing and controversial when with bases loaded and two outs the umpire announced that the Braves batter had been hit by a pitch and awarded him first base, forcing in the winning run.

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Flyers squeak by Preds… again

By Bryan Jessop

The alleged eve of Armageddon may not have brought about the end of the world, but for about 40 minutes, 575 fans feared it was going to mark the end of the Flyers’ offense.

Despite being shut out through the first two periods of a Thursday, Dec. 20 game against the visiting Lambton Shores Predators, the Flyers found their scoring touch early in the third period for a 2-1 victory. Although the hosts built a 13-6 shots on net advantage at the first buzzer, the Predators were able to clear the puck from their own zone almost as quickly as the Flyers were able to carry or shoot it over the blue line.

Both goaltenders — Austyn Roudebush of the Flyers and Brandon Campbell of the Predators — offered solid performances through most of the game. With about three-and-a-half minutes left in the first, however, Ryan Rotondi snapped a pass that slid across the crease into the Flyers net for a 1-0 lead that stood for 24 minutes and 32 seconds. Leamington had a chance to bring a 11 deadlock into the first intermission with a one minute, 47-second double power play, but were unable to solve Campbell.

“We were missing quite a few players and we lacked offense,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. We really struggled to score goals. Fortunately, we found a way to score a couple and we came out on top. Every time we play them (the Predators), it seems to be a close game. Nobody can take them for granted — anybody can beat anybody in this conference.”

All four games between Leamington and Lambton Shores in the 2012-13 campaign thus far have ended in one-goal victories for the Flyers, including one in overtime. The Dec. 20 game was only the third loss in the past 11 games for the last-place Predators — two of which came at the hands of the Flyers.

Leamington — playing its first game of the season without scoring and points leader Alex Seguin — began warming up offensively in the second period, where the Predators were outshot 18-4. Campbell continued to stand his ground, however, smothering or steering aside each shot the Flyers could muster.

Chris Scott finally found a route through Campbell early in the first, potting a wrist shot from directly in front of the Preds’ net to knot the score at 1-1. Assists came from Cole Chevalier and J.P. Grineau.

Dakota Olvin notched his second game-winner of the season 42 seconds later on a blast from just inside the blue line after taking a feed from Tony Spidalieri. The third and final tally of the game was the only one of the night scored during a power play. The Flyers went one for six while the Predators came up empty-handed at zero for three.

Lambton Shores had 18 minutes and 15 seconds to come up with an equalizer, but had their hands full with Leamington forwards who steadily improved as the minutes ticked away. The hosts went on to complete a shots on net advantage of 50-15.

Leamington again took to the ice with several holes in its roster, as Kyle Shaw, Seguin and Mitch Amante missed their team’s thirty-third game of the season. Shaw continues to recover from an injury, Amante served the final game of his suspension and Seguin tended to prior commitments in Toronto.

One of the holes left by the departure of brothers Riley and Brett Babkirk and Bryce Doan — who suffered serious injuries in a traffic accident in mid November — has been filled by Myles Doan. The older brother of

Bryce, Myles spent the 2008-09 to 2011-12 seasons playing for the Ontario Hockey League’s Owen Sound Attack and Niagara Ice Dogs. Myles also brings with him experience with the University of Windsor Lancers and is expected to suit up with the Flyers for the first time Thursday, Jan. 3 against the Strathroy Rockets. In his four OHL seasons, he collected 34 goals and 47 assists for 81 points while accumulating 226 penalty minutes.

Before the Jan. 3 home game, the Flyers hit the road for a Saturday, Dec. 22 match against the London Nationals — results were not available by the holiday’s press deadline. Before the Dec. 22 contest, Leamington sat in second in the Western Conference, three points behind the Chatham Maroons and three ahead of the Nationals.

The Rest of the West

On Wednesday, Dec .19, the LaSalle Predators tripled up on the Sarnia Legionnaires 9-3 while the Nationals nipped the Maroons 4-3 in overtime. While the Flyers were taking on the Predators, the Strathroy Rockets blanked the St. Thomas Stars 2-0 as the St. Marys Lincolns downed the Sarnia Legionnaires 5-4 in a shootout. Results from following Western Conference games were not available due to an early holiday press deadline.

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December - 2012

New Leamington Transit buses revealed

A more convenient and efficient Leamington Transit was officially introduced to the community at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

Although the two new LT buses have been on the job for the past several weeks, they were formally revealed by mayor John Paterson during a brief gathering at the Complex’s main lobby.

“It was a good deal,” Paterson said prior to the presentation. “We budgeted close to $500,000, but the cost came in at substantially less.”

Scotiabank assists Salvation Army food bank

A gathering of 100 turkeys has travelled from one local bank to another.

On Tuesday, Dec. 11, Leamington’s Scotiabank once again stepped up to the plate by donating 100 turkeys for the local Salvation Army food bank. The turkeys, purchased from one of the bank’s neighbouring businesses — Freshco — are valued at just over $1,300. Staff members at Scotiabank raised the money for the donation throughout the past year by holding dress down days and hot dog lunches. Leamington’s Scotiabank has donated 100 turkeys to the Salvation Army during the holiday season for the past eight years.

Celebrating Culture and the Holidays

On Saturday, December 8, clients of the South Essex Community Council (SECC) and residents of the Mill Street area participated in the Celebrate Culture event inside the Caldwell First Nation Hall. Over 100 people attended the free event, organized by the Neighbours Helping Neighbours (NHN) program and SECC to highlight the diverse community and to celebrate the holiday season.

Many different clubs, organizations and businesses presented their cultures and how they celebrate the holidays through artifacts, food, decorations, music and dance. Guests were welcomed into the hall by a beautiful entrance display, created by the Leamington Gardeners Eastside Park. Once inside, they enjoyed the sounds of the Leamington Italian Choir of the Roma Club, Dennis Wiens playing the cello, Peter Scorrar playing the bagpipes, and also watched the very talented German Youth Dancers from the Rhine Danube Club.

Caldwells looking to apply Additions To Reserve process

Having recently made property purchases in the Hillman Marsh and Sturgeon Creek areas, the Caldwell First Nation hopes to submit an Additions To Reserve (ATR) proposal some time in the new year.

The local First Nations group has used funds from the $105 million settlement reached with the federal government in 2010 to purchase Hillman Marsh’s Coutre property and Towle Harbour off of Bevel Line. The new owners also plan to renovate and refurbish the marina’s docks, slips and boat ramps, which Caldwell chief Louise Hillier describes as being currently unusable. She hopes to see the project completed by the spring season of 2013. The Caldwells also plan to conduct a clean-up and repair ‘green area’ process to their Hillman Marsh property.

Low water level problems continue at Wheatley Harbour Despite putting pressure on the federal government, the Wheatley Harbour Authority continues to struggle finding a longterm solution for low water levels plaguing boats using the local facility. Although lower than normal water levels in the harbour for the month of December are not uncommon, an 18-inch drop since July of this year has proven exceptionally problematic. Recently, a boat built at Hike Metal for a Quebec-based organization ran aground during a test run, although it was able to free itself at about 2 p.m. It was not the only recent instance of such trouble at the harbour. Numerous vessels situated too far east or west have been experiencing the same problem.

Maintenance of Wheatley Harbour’s entrance is the responsibility of the federal government, which local officials describe as slow to act when it comes to taking action towards a permanent fix.

“They need to spend a significant amount of money to find a permanent solution,” said Wheatley Harbour Authority manager Al Matthews.

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Peewee majors score big goal for Goodfellows

By Bryan Jessop

The Southpoint Sun peewee major Capitals have once again come up big for the Leamington Goodfellows.

The travel hockey team’s 17 players and five coaching staff members collected more than 500 cans for the annual Goodfellows Christmas Hampers, scheduled for delivery around the Leamington area Saturday, Dec. 22. Led by head coach Terry Symons, the coaching staff involved with the team’s charitable efforts also included Ken Dawson, Darryl Glasier, Stefan Taylor and Terry’s wife Andrea Symons.

Players and coaches began collecting cans for this year’s Goodfellows hampers shortly after the team was formed in September. For the most part, players canvassed immediate and extended family members and in some instances, contacts they had with factories such as H.J. Heinz.

The peewee majors’ coaching staff did not encourage or promote a doorto-door strategy, deciding instead to leave such decisions up to players and their parents.

The collections of canned goods were sent to the Symons’ residence by the team’s players on Monday, Dec 17.

Once the items were piled up for delivery to the Goodfellows, the group was treated to a pizza supper and that night’s Wheatley Sharks game against the Belle River Canadiens. Admission to the game was provided courtesy of the Sharks. Players arrived wearing their Southpoint

Capitals road game jerseys, making the short journey from the Symons’ residence.

On Saturday, Dec. 22, the team’s players and coaches gathered in the back parking lot of Gabriele’s BrandSource Home Furnishings, the can drive sponsor that provided each player with a Capitals hoodie. There,

team members were divided into groups to assist with the deliveries of Christmas hampers to local families in need. Each group was able to deliver three to four truckloads of hampers, which in turn equals an average of 12 to 16 total households per group.

“It’s a great way to open

their eyes to the fact that there are more important things out there than hockey,” said Terry Symons,

who has coached the Southpoint peewee majors for the past seven years and led the Goodfellows drive for the

past six. “It teaches them to be respectful towards those not fortunate enough to have what they should have.”

boys hockey game at Unico Arena Monday, Dec. 17

and

Cougars get even with Raiders

By Bryan Jessop

The proverb ‘good things come to those who wait’ certainly applied to Cardinal Carter’s boys hockey team for its fifth game of the regular season.

After waiting for more than an hour for officials to arrive, a game between the Cougars and undefeated Assumption Purple Raiders finally began Monday, Dec. 17 at Unico Arena. Despite trailing 2-0 and 3-1 in the game of three abbreviated 10-minute periods, the Cougars stormed back to win 4-3 — the first loss of the season for Assumption.

With extra curricular sanctions stemming as a result to the provincial government’s Bill 115, several WECSSAA sporting events have been rescheduled, including the Cougars’ Dec. 17 hockey game. As the result of the communication lapse, officials were unaware of the game’s new date and time until just prior to the slotted 3:30 p.m. opening face off. During the wait, the two teams agreed to a leisurely series of penalty shots. To shorten the delays for minor hockey teams, the two coaching staffs agreed to three periods of 10 minutes as opposed to the standard 15-minute frames.

“Assumption showed a lot of class,” said Cougars head coach Rick Frias. “The scheduling mix up wasn’t our fault, but it certainly

wasn’t their fault either. They were very patient and understanding about the whole situation.”

The defending-champion Raiders struck first, as Joey Markou took advantage of a short breakaway opportunity and buried a shot past Brandon Lavadan less than 90 seconds into the game.

Garrick Loewen expanded the visiting team’s lead just over four minutes later, chipping a cross-crease pass into the Cougars’ net.

Cardinal Carter’s Scott Florence took over from there, starting with a power play goal potted after making several crafty maneuvers to elude Raiders defensemen and their goaltender with just over a minute left in the first period.

Assumption regained its two-goal lead 47 seconds into the middle period with a Randy Harcus tally. Florence struck again exactly four minutes later, again utilizing some fancy stick work at both the blue line and then the goal line for his team’s second power play marker of the game.

Just over three minutes later, Florence completed his hat trick with a fluky equalizer scored from behind the Assumption net.

Attempting to pass the puck to a teammate near the crease, the puck instead struck the back of the Raiders’ goalie’s left skate blade and rebounded into the net.

Both teams started a steady parade of players into their respective penalty boxes through the first half of the third frame, opening the ice to offensive attacks from both sides. Fifty-three seconds into the stanza, Florence fired a quick wrist shot into the Raiders’ net during an offensive rush for the game-winner.

Cardinal Carter stood its ground defensively, thanks in part to a series of big hits from Grade 9 defenseman Dan Metcalfe.

“He was stellar on defense for us,” said Frias of Metcalfe. “He really controlled the blue line — he played like a Grade 12 player.”

The win avenged a Nov. 27 loss to the Raiders where a 2-2 draw was broken late in the third period. The victory also pulled the Cougars into a tie for third place with the Lasers, although St. Joseph’s held a game in hand.

“It’s a big win for us, but there is still a lot to work on,” said Frias. “We allowed some sloppy goals, but our players kept their composure and I’m proud of them for that.”

The next game for the Cougars will be played on the road Wednesday, Jan. 9 against Lajeunesse. Cardinal Carter will return to Unico Arena for a Wednesday, Jan. 16 match against Tecumseh Vista Academy, starting at 3 p.m.

fell behind early and were not quite able to recover, taking their first loss of the season, 40-35. A six-point deficit of 24-18 at the half was narrowed by 28-26 after three quarters, but Villanova held off their hosts through the final eight minutes. Two days later, the Cougars hosted and defeated the L’Essor Aigles (Eagles) 48-27.

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PEASE AUCTIONS

OBITUARY

Clifford Garant

Community Calendar

Saturday, January 5 - Leamington Recreation Complex E-Waste drop-off depot, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sponsored by Computers for Kids and CAW Local 200. Bring your used items (working or not) i.e. TVs, computers, electronics, print cartridges, etc. to the E-Waste collection at the Complex parking lot. For full details visit www.cfkcanada.org.

Sunday, January 20 - The Essex County Orchid Society’s invites you to join them at their meeting taking place at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 5280 Howard, Windsor. Come join us and learn about Windowsill Orchid Growing basics. Meeting starts at 1:30 pm. Visitors and new members always welcome. More info: www. essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com

January 15 - February 12 - Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is holding free 5-week Just for Moms and Babies classes Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., to help mothers face the many challenges with their new babies and the transition to motherhood. Mothers meet with other new mothers and share and learn from each other’s experiences. These free, informal groups are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse and are for mothers with new babies up to 6 months of age. Location WECHU, 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington. To register, call 519-258-2146 ext. 1340.

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VACATION/TRAVEL

Clifford Garant, 82 years, passed away December 29, 2012 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Kay Garant. Loving father of Ken Garant (the late Cindy), Marjorie Roelofsen (Paul Danton), Fred Garant (Cathy) and James Garant. Loving grandpa of nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Dear brother of Mae White (Roger), Diane Bruner (the late Ed), the late Ted Garant (Velda), the late Ilene MacVicar (the late Francis), the late Shirley Mellor (Bob), the late Lawrence Garant (the late Betty), the late Dick Garant, the late Clarence Garant (Claudia), the late Lillian Wright (the late Don) and brother-in-law of Eleanor Martin.

Cremation has taken place. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 1 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 2 p.m. Rev. Liz Chaplin officiating. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Essex County Humane Society. Cliff’s family wish to thank the nurses and staff on 2nd floor at Leamington Hospital for all their care and support.

Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

OBITUARY

Konrad

Betty Konrad, 87 years, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Beloved wife of the late George (2006). Betty will be missed by her children, Anita and Arthur Krueger, Robert and Carolyn Konrad, John and Yvonne Konrad, David and Pat Konrad, Suzanne and Jim Thomson, Mary Lou and Don van Vliet. Oma of 27 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings, Anna Konrad (the late Abe), Jake and Frieda Flaming, Henry and Elsie Flaming.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Betty’s life at the North Leamington United Mennonite Church, Mersea Road 6 on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) or Leamington Mennonite Home.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Joy Earlene (nee Wiper) Randall Joy has gone to be with her Lord and Saviour after 87 years. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Leamington Hospital.

Predeceased by her husbands Ken Bowman (1980) and Ellis Randall (2003).

Mother of Diana Manley. Cherished grandmother of Darcy Manley and husband David Fortuna and Darrin Manley and wife Vangie.

Loving great grandmother of Eva Fortuna, Hunter and Dakota Manley.

Predeceased by sister Marjorie Knight and husband the late Gerry. Survived by her step children from the Bowman and Randall families and several nieces and nephews from the Knight, Bowman and Randall families.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church for 82 years, Leamington Horticultural Society, Leamington Hospital Auxiliary, and the Leamington Half Century Club. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Joy’s life, from the funeral home on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Mike Sealey officiating. Interment Maple Leaf Cemetery, Tilbury. If you wish to donate in memory of Joy the family has asked that donations be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Family and friends are invited to share their memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Leamington shows well in

badminton at Senior Games

The Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex hosted badminton on Nov. 22 during the Windsor-Essex County 55+ Senior Games. Several people who are members at the Complex represented Leamington well at the Games. The following are the results:

Ladies Doubles 65+: 1st – Karen Cianfarani, Inge Sauerwein; 2nd – Pam Quirk, Joy Van Belle.

Men’s Doubles 65+: 1st – Tony Cianfarani, Mike Wright; 2nd – Gerard Beaulieu, Harry Senft; 3rd – Hans Sauerwein, Gerry Derikx.

Mixed Doubles 65+: 1st – Brenda St. Germain, Harry Senft; 2nd – Pam Quirk, Terry Bee; 3rd – Inge Sauerwein, Hans Sauerwein.

Ladies Doubles 55-64: 1st – Jill Jakob, Wendy Sabo; 2nd – Patti Field, Diana Ahmed; 3rd – Brenda St. Germain, Rosemary Murphy.

Men’s Doubles 55-64: 1st – Elies Khayat, Bill Westrop; 2nd – Pierre Thomas, Terry Bee.

Mixed Doubles 55-64: 1st – Rosemary Murphy, Gerard Beaulieu; 2nd – Elaine Hancock, Elias Khayat; 3rd – Marilyn George, Pierre Thomas.

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R U B E R December 26, 2011

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NOTICE TO CLOSE AND TRANSFER AN ALLEY

TTAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 34 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington at its regular meeting to be held Monday, January 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, will consider a by-law to stop up and close part of an alley located between 82 Talbot Street West and 31 Russell Street, and more specifically described as an Alley located between Lots 9 and 10, Plan 173 and Lots 33 and 34, Plan 173.

The proposed by-law also authorizes the Municipality to transfer the part of the alley to be closed.

Council, at its regular meeting to be held January 14, 2013, shall hear any person who claims to be affected by this by-law and applies to be heard. For further information please contact 519-326-5761.

DATED this 17th day of December, 2012.

Brian R. Sweet Director of Corporate Services 111 Erie Street North Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9

TO: STEVEN LOVEI

Pursuant to an Order of the Honourable Mr. Justice Leitch dated December 18, 2012, take notice that a Notice of Action has been issued and a Statement of Claim filed naming you as Defendant, and Robert Nisbet and Hazel Nisbet as Plaintiffs, in each of London Court Files No. 259/2010 and 260/2010.

Please contact Harrison Pensa (attention: Brent T. Hodge 519-679-9660), Solicitors for the Plaintiffs. Your immediate action is required to avoid default proceedings being commenced against you.