Southpoint Sunv December 19, 2012

Council transfers 2011 surplus funds to reserves

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent

A report presented to Council December 17 listed how spending matches up to budgeting this year.

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Cutting through the dialogue and financial terms, the bottom line recommendation presented to Council was as follows: “That the following transfers of 2011 surplus funds BE AUTHORIZED: $865,683 to the Contingency Reserve (budget stabilization), $50,000 to the Infrastructure Reserve (urban sewers), $10,000 to the Police Reserve, $180,000 to the Fire Reserve; and that information BE RECEIVED regarding transfers for i) the net financial positions of the Parking, Sanitation, PCC and Water departments for 2011 to their respective reserve accounts, and ii) the balances of net revenue funding for committed capital projects to their respective reserve accounts.”

In another, related report, the audited 2011 figures were recommended to Council for adoption, and the accounting firm of Graham, Setterington, McIntosh, Driedger and Hicks was recommended to continue as the municipality’s auditor. All of this was endorsed by Municipal Council. firm

New Leamington Transit buses revealed

By Bryan Jessop

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.”

The total for the two new buses combined came out to approximately $326,000, a price tag accommodated by the provincial government’s Dedicated Gas Tax for its Public Transportation program. The buses, purchased from Overland Custom Coach, can seat up to 19 passengers and can accommodate a wheelchair rider thanks in part to an electricallyextended ramp. Both are Titan II LF (Low Floor) models, equipped with a ‘kneeling’ feature that allows the body of the bus to lower roughly four inches via an air ride system, making it easier to board and exit for less mobile passengers.

The two buses — both 2012 models powered by 6.6L General Motorsbuilt Duramax diesel engines — have replaced a full-size 1991 Orion model and a smaller 2000 Ford bus. The Orion had about 580,000 km on its odometer and reached a point when it was only used after its smaller counterpart had broken down or required maintenance. On multiple occa-

sions, Leamington Transit subbed in the use of a Bailey school bus while the dedicated vehicles were undergoing repairs.

“They were in such bad shape,” said Paterson. “One had to be pulled off the road because of a rotten floor.”

The two replaced LT buses have since been sold at auction for scrap steel.

The Titan IIs were manufactured by Glaval Bus and are equipped with a frontal bike rack, interior overhead grab handles, a wheelchair anchorage system and programmable LED destination signs.

Prior to the purchase of the new buses, the Leamington Transit route was revamped and hours of operation were extended (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, excluding holidays).

“This is something we’ve done to make the Leamington Transit system more user friendly,” said Paterson, who noted that from July to October, ridership increased by 21 per cent.

To view the new route, visit the website www.leamington.ca/residents/transportation.asp.

Although the proposal has not yet been discussed, Paterson explained that he would like to see Leamington Transit’s services extended into the neigbouring municipalities of Kingsville and Chatham-Kent. A meeting pertaining to the idea has not yet been scheduled with mayors Paterson, Nelson Santos (Kingsville) and Randy Hope (Chatham-Kent).

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es a group of residents prior to introducing two new accessible transit buses

ington Transit. The new buses, both Titan II LF (Low Floor) models, are equipped with air-ride ‘kneeling’ ability to make them easier to board and exit for physically challenged riders.

Low water level problems continue at Wheatley Harbour

By Bryan Jessop

Despite putting pressure on the federal government, the Wheatley Harbour Authority continues to struggle finding a long-term 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. On Monday, 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. “What they’ve done so far is more of a bandaid approach that doesn’t last long.”

The most recent onshore dredging project at the harbour, undertaken by Goodreau Contracting of Tilbury, was mostly completed about a month ago with the final section taken care of at the beginning of December. Offshore dredging, currently being conducted by Cobby Marine, began Dec. 6. If weather conditions co-operate, it will be completed by Christmas. In the meantime, contractors have buoyed a channel for harbour traffic to avoid running aground.

Last winter’s mild conditions and a recent lack of rainfall have made conditions at Wheatley Harbour worse than normal, Matthews explained. Matthews, who took on the role of WHA manager after Ken Snider died in April, noted that even after both onshore and offshore dredging, excessive sand and silt will be pushed back to the harbour after three days of a northeasterly wind.

Matthews explained that removing the rock pile, bringing it to the shoreline or extending it in an east-southeast or southeast direction would provide a more long-term solution to Wheatley Harbour’s problems.

“Land-based dredging has been fine, but when it comes to offshore, they (the Canadian federal government) drag their feet,” said Matthews.

As the federal government can only contract $40,000 at a time, a sum of only $20,000 goes toward the actual offshore dredging process — the other $20,000 is used to ship the sand to Hillman Marsh. In offshore dredging, excavators situated on platforms are sent as far as three kilometers from shore, where they dig up sand and pile it onto scows that bring it to previously-designated dumping points.

The Wheatley Harbour Authority, made up of nine volunteer board members representing the fishing community, has scheduled a meeting with Chatham-Kent-Essex MP Dave VanKesteren for Tuesday, Dec. 18. The WHA has also invited Chatham-Kent mayor Randy Hope to the meeting.

Greenhouse development gets green light

A proposed Phase 3 to a greenhouse development on County Road 18 can go ahead, but it took a lot of steps to get there.

The whole thing started with replacing an existing greenhouse (that didn’t quite meet current set-back requirements) with a new, up-to-date facility. This could be permitted as a legal, non-conforming use, since the same footprint as the old greenhouse would be used. Construction of a second greenhouse could be permitted since it conformed with existing setbacks. With a minor variance an expansion to the service building could also be accommodated. But all of this is subject to Site Plan Control. To make everything as compliant as possible, a bit of land was re-zoned and added to the farm early in December. Now, administration is in a position to recommend the site plan to Council. And now, finally, Council voted to enter into the agreement.

An excavator is used to conduct onshore dredging at Wheatley Harbour, Monday, Dec. 10 while a crew works to free a stranded pilot boat recently constructed at Hike Metal. The crew was able to free the boat just before 2 p.m. Low water levels at the harbour have been problematic for ships in recent weeks, prompting the ongoing onshore dredging project.

(SUN Photo)

CANADIAN DRIVING SCHOOL

On behalf of Canadian Driving School we wish all the community a happy and safe holiday. Best wishes to all students and families for the new year. Have a safe one. Merry Christmas and a Great New Year to all.

Hodgins Street House

Back in June, Leamington’s Planning Administration recommended against re-zoning a lot on Hodgins Street to permit construction of a two-unit home. Rather than reject the application out of hand, Council asked administration to bring the application back when a site plan had been drawn that would detail storm water retention details. Monday evening that report was presented to Council.

Danielle Truax, Leamington’s Manager of Planning Services, is still recommending against the re-zoning, stating, “Administration is not in a position to support a proposed residential intensification in an area with inadequate municipal services. The property is serviced by municipal water and a combination sewer. Municipal engineering reports indicate this sewer is over capacity and is not considered adequate for additional dwelling units in this area. Therefore, it is administration’s opinion for the reasons provided in [previous reports], including supporting information from Engineering Services that: The application is not consistent with the policy statements issued under subsection 3 (1) of the Planning Act. The development proposed is not in keeping with the overall goals and policies of the Official Plan; [and] the proposed amendment does not meet the criteria used when considering applications to amend the zoning by-law.” That is pretty straight talk. So what was Leamington Council’s reaction?

Perhaps a couple of comments made by Councillor Hilda MacDonald best sum up the feeling of Council. Hearing the opposition by administration, she asked, “Now we’re getting cold feet?” She went on to say, “For us to say ‘no’... we should have said ‘no’ back then [in June].”

Leamington’s solicitor, Brian Sweet emphasized, “This isn’t just a technical objection.” He went on to point out the consequences of ignoring the advice of administration, but Councillor Rick Atkin’s response was, “I understand the risks.”

Finally, Councillors MacDonald and Atkin moved support of the re-zoning, and at the vote, all but Mayor John Paterson voted in favour of it.

New Policy Seeks to Prevent Problems

As part of Site Plan Control, administration is seeking a policy to require all of the parcels of land included in one site plan to be registered under one owner as a single property. This is a policy other municipalities already have, but which Leamington has never put in place. It is a rather technical argument, but members of Council saw the merit in it and voted in favour of the policy.

OPP Weekly Blend - Leamington

There were two incidents of theft on Ontario Street in Leamington overnight Fri. Dec. 14. The first one occurred when two locked vehicles parked in a driveway were entered. Stolen was an iPod shuffle valued at $100 and some loose change. The second incident, at a different residence, involved a shed that was broken into. A 3-piece Mitiyo micrometer set was taken as well as a 100-piece rotary tool set. Value of the tools is $150. Anyone with information is asked to contact Leamington OPP Detachment.

Cardinal Carter presents - FREEDOM!

Cardinal Carter Secondary School dance students, along with dozens of youngsters from their feeder schools, celebrated ‘Freedom’ during three sold out performances last week of ‘Dance-O-Logy’ at the school, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 12, 13 and 14. Dancers representing the school’s dance team, club, and classes, as well as an adult community group showcased their talents in about two dozen choreographed numbers, under the direction of Maggy Sonoski.

Christmas — a brief history?

It is not surprising that Christmas has been playing on my mind for a while now. What with ensuring the gifts for family won’t cause conflict, putting up lights outside, wondering what to get for those ‘impossible’ names on my Christmas list, listening to news reports of Black Friday consumer frenzy, and contemplating the disruption of setting up a Christmas tree in my already overcrowded house, the topic of Christmas and the sound of Christmas songs in stores have become rather unpleasant irritants for me.

BILL CHAPLIN

Just my thoughts...

So, the other day I started to wonder how we got ourselves into this mess. I was pretty sure that Santa Claus wasn’t part of the story of the nativity — in fact, snow, the north pole, and flying reindeer are completely absent from all the biblical stories of which I am aware. Not having an exhaustive reference library on the subject of Christmas traditions, I started messing around on the internet, and here is some of the stuff I read. I can’t vouch for the truth of everything, but it makes for a suitably ‘messy’ story.

You know that song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”? One site I visited claimed that this dates back 4000 years to a twelve-day festival ancient Mesopotamians held in what corresponded to our December to them. Perhaps it does. I’m just saying I have never met a songwriter who was knowledgeable about ancient Mesopotamia... The same site also claimed that the tradition of exchanging gifts dates back to the ancient Roman celebration of Saturnalia when people exchanged gifts for good luck.

Then there’s ‘jolly old Saint Nicholas’: where did he come from? It seems that this, at least, is based on a true historical figure. One site refers to him as Bishop Nicholas of Smyrna, another as Bishop Nikolaus of Myra. Be that as it may, it seems he was well known for his kindness and generosity to the needy, especially children. Eventually he became Saint Nicholas and was celebrated with a feast day on December 6th. It is there that I got somewhat confused,

but it seems that celebrating the feast of Saint Nicholas on December 6th somehow morphed into having Santa Claus bringing little gifts to children at Christmas and leaving them in their shoes or stockings.

I always figured that much of what we consider important about our Christmas values somehow derived from Charles Dickens’ famous work A Christmas Carol. But that wasn’t published until December of 1843 (the same year what is believed the first Christmas card was created by an artist called John Horsley) and that seems much too late. I was also shocked to learn that celebrating Christmas had been banned a number of times in history because too many people were using it as an excuse to behave badly (as if Christmas shoppers don’t now).

Whatever you manage to find out about the history of our current attitude toward the Christmas season, here’s what I think. People are always on the lookout for an excuse to have parties and fun; entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for business opportunities; most folks like to be seen as doing the same as all their friends and neighbours. Combine these three with such popular (and traditional) attractions such as the poem The Night Before Christmas (which may have originally been titled A Visit from Saint Nicholas and in 1823 may, or may not, have been written by Professor Clement Moore) and you have the perfect recipe for today’s Christmas: gifts, cards, fellowship, rich food, and a mythical elf visiting excited and happy children in a flying sleigh. With each passing year we have added to the fortifications of our Christmas ‘tradition’ with the result that most feel completely free of the original basis for the festival up until about December 24th.

For me, I would be very grateful if you could remember one simple quote while all this is going on around you. It comes from Luke 2:14. In the King James version it goes, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will toward men”, in the 1991 New Oxford version it says, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!” In my head it just says, “For God’s sake let there be peace on earth!” We sure could use it this Christmas.

Make them last

I sit in our home looking at all the Christmas decorations that I wasn’t going to put up this year. The ambiance they bring to our home is magical, especially on these long dark days.

SHANNON MATHESON

Mark, the kids and I are going away for Christmas this year. Mark’s sister, our brother-in-law and their children will meet us and we will celebrate our holidays together as a family. In many ways this is very different, yet similar to the Christmas celebrations of my childhood.

Lifestyles...

Our home was ‘The Christmas House” when I was a child, especially on Christmas Eve. Every bush and shrub outside was lit and a spotlight shone into a large oak tree in the front yard, highlighting the wintry beauty of that leafless tree. Inside, every room was warmly filled with neighbours, aunts, uncles and cousins, all adorned in their festive garb.

That was definitely my favourite day of the year; better than Christmas because it held all the glitter and glitz, the music and dance, the food and the love. My brother Fred and I would help prepare by cleaning the bathrooms and arranging our special Christmas hand towels and candles. We would set up the bar, with the ice bucket, glasses and all the fixings for Shirley Temples. Later years, champagne!

My Uncle Whit and Uncle Jack, along with my mother, would take turns playing duets on both the piano and organ while everyone joined in to sing Christmas carols. My favourite was ‘A Lullaby for Christmas’ that my mother played while I sang the words.

Miraculously, Santa would make time in his busy schedule to quickly stop by for a visit. A knock on the front door, the jingle of bells, a ‘Ho-Ho-Ho!’ and he was there! We didn’t notice Uncle Paul was missing from the room! I was the luckiest little girl in the world, I’m sure. When I think back to those nights at my parents’ home, I realize how fortunate I truly was.

“In my mind it is absolutely beautiful!” – a quote from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. That is my wish for our family’s Christmas vacation. I often tend to set myself up for disappointment, but my hopes and dreams are a lot of fun, for sure!

There may be ‘no place like home for the holidays’ but my plan to get away with our family for the holidays comes with the hope of some quality family time. That is, if I make it through this week of preparations leading up to our departure. Work, laundry, packing, organizing sitters for the animals, checking parking coupons, passports, tickets and making time to visit everyone we want to see prior to Christmas. Phew!

For me, vacation begins officially the moment I take a seat on the plane. Hopefully, when I arrive at our destination with time to finally relax, my body will

stay strong and not let down its guard to the extent I end up with the flu! Oh well some real Vitamin D will cure that with a little time.

Although we will be away for the holidays, a few of our Christmas traditions are ready to travel with us. Already tucked in a suitcase, our stockings will be hung by the balcony with great care, in hopes that St. Nick will find us down there.

Many people, mainly mothers, have told me they would have a hard time being away from their home at Christmas. I believe that “home is where the heart is”, so wherever I can be together with Mark and our children will be perfect. With daily chores left behind I will concentrate on what’s important. No loving friends will whisk them away. Selfishly, I want my family to myself!

Yes, in many ways our family gatherings now are quite different from the childhood ones I recall. Then I remember that change is good, as long as it is laced with love and good intentions. Hopefully, my children’s memories of our Christmas times together will remain special in their

dreams. The ‘magical’ childhood dreams of my siblings and myself will linger forever with me as my mother continues to play the piano for some singers and a willing audience. Merry Christmas to all!

Consumer alert re: LCBO and Vintages Gift Cards

LCBO is alerting consumers that it has been advised of a website offering LCBO gift cards at a significant discount. According to a press release issued Dec. 13, the LCBO takes the creditability of its products very seriously, including LCBO and Vintages gift cards. This discounted offer is

not authorized by the LCBO and it cannot attest to its legitimacy. The LCBO has contacted the individuals responsible for this website to advise that they are not authorized to re-sell LCBO gift cards.

The LCBO has not authorized any website to sell its gift cards and has no

knowledge of the source of the gift cards being offered through this site. The resale of LCBO and Vintages gift cards is not permitted by the LCBO.

Consumers should beware of any offers from sources other than authorized LCBO gift card retailers and should also be cautious when providing personal and financial information.

The LCBO sells LCBO and Vintages gift cards in its retail stores and through authorized third-party retailers as described at www.lcbo. com/giftcards and online only at www.lcbo.com

LCBO will continue to redeem all legitimate LCBO and Vintages gift cards.

$1,000 to Salvation Army

The Neighbourhood Charitable Alliance founder and committee chairperson Matt Isaacs (left) and committee member Sandy Newman (right) present a cheque of $1,000 to Leamington Salvation Army’s family services coordinator Jen Robinson. The Alliance made the donation for the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas hampers program and to other charitable causes through its first annual golf tournament and dinner, held in September of this year. The tournament attracted 100 golfers and 300 dinner guests to raise $22,000 for local causes. (SUN Photo)

Card encounters

Bridge

Winners of the bridge games at Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Dec. 10 were: North/South – 1st Eileen Edwards and Jack Warmenhoven; 2nd Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash; 3rd Sandy and Joyce Gammie. East/West – 1st Roger Cote and Bob Branton; 2nd Helen Preyde and Nina Towle; 3rd John and Dorothy McGregor.

Council has a task force of pre-screened snow shovelers, house cleaners, movers, errand runners and handymen ready to lend a helping hand!

Games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. at the Leamington Half Centure Centre. Members and new members welcome. In other bridge news… Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Dec. 12: North/South – 1st Bonnie Duroucher and George Dragich; 2nd Rosemary Dragich and Jane Lawson; 3rd Jack Warmenhoven and Bob Branton. East/West – 1st Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin; 2nd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes; 3rd Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee.

As SECC is a registered, non-profit and charitable organization, we’re able to offer discounted rates on our services, which are

Bridge is played every Wednesday at the Lion’s Hall in Kingsville at 7 p.m. For further info call 7384939.

Bridge scores for Dec. 11 games in Wheatley: 1st David Derbyshire, 2nd Vi Major, 3rd Marie Lasi. Contact bridge is played on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Friendship Club. New members are always welcome, with free bridge lessons for those who would like to learn. If you enjoy playing euchre or pepper, you’ll love playing bridge.

The Leamington Food Outlet first opened its door in February 1987. Eight years later, they outgrew their downtown location and moved to their current location at 26 Seneca Road (next to South Essex Fabricating) for greater product selection, increased staff and additional parking.

The frozen food outlet is a family run business, owned and operated by Gus and Mary Mattei and their family. They carry a complete line of retail and wholesale frozen foods – including pasta,

sauces, chicken, meats, including veal, beef and lamb, fish, seafood, hors d’oeuvres, cheeses, imported foods, deli items, vegetables and desserts. Twenty-five years later, the Mattei family continues to offer only top quality food products, sold in proportioned packs as well as bulk for your best value.

This Christmas let them put together a specialty Christmas gift for your employees, neighbours, teacher and friends! Gift Certificates are always available too!

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Festive fun at M.D. Bennie

ABOVE: M.D. Bennie staff and students donned their most festive sweaters on Friday, December 14 for Festive Sweater Day. Winners were informally judged based on their creativity and humour. Pictured from left to right, are Caitlin Preston, Emma Douma, Jasmine Schmitt and Carson LaBute. (Photos Submitted)

AT LEFT: Students at Margaret D. Bennie Public School recently held a fundraising competition to see who could raise the most selling magazine subscriptions and gifts. Top fundraisers were given the chance to throw a pie at M.D. Bennie principal Mrs. Renaud. Abbey M., Jaheim D. and Bailee C. raised the most. Pictured here, from left to right are Mr.

and being a great sport) and

Leamington District Secondary School students helped out the Leamington-Mersea Goodfellows again this year during their “friendly” competition of can and donation collecting held on Friday, December 14. Pictured here, from left to right, are Shelby Davison, Nicole Colasanti and Maxine Janoki who helped the girls defeat the boys in total cans and money collected. In total, all the students gathered 13,000 actual cans and $5,500 in monetary donations. With the formula of three cans per dollar, this total is the equivalent to 30,000 cans. The Goodfellows volunteers sorted the cans into bins in preparation for the annual Christmas hampers distribution. (SUN Photos)

The $60 Dodge that went to school

Betty Geddes was living in Windsor when she began teaching at Herman Collegiate. She was earning $4200 a year and had to live on a tight budget. She needed a car to drive to school and all she could afford at the time was a 1950 Dodge 4-door sedan for $60. The colour was a combination of maroon and rust and the headlights were held in place with masking tape. The front end was very low but the car didn’t leave the factory that way. The front springs were probably broken.

When she arrived at school, she headed for the teachers’ parking lot but could not remember what parking space had been assigned to her. All she could remember was that the number was a single digit. This meant she had one chance in nine for getting it right. She picked an empty spot, parked, climbed out, and headed toward the school door. A bunch of teenage boys were hanging around the door waiting for her, and they bombarded her with all kinds of questions about her car. They thought it was really cool.

She answered their questions as best she could, then headed off to class.

At the end of the day, she returned to her car and found a note under the windshield wiper on the driver’s side. It was from the Vice Principal and it said: “If the owner of this pile of junk ever parks in the teachers’ parking lot again, your car will be towed away at your expense.”

Despite the decrepit appearance, “Bessie” (as Betty nicknamed her) provided reliable transportation for a full year, with the only repair being the replacement of the water pump on the flathead six cylinder engine that cranked out 103 horsepower from 230 cubic inches of displacement. Not enough power to rip the asphalt right off the road, but that was okay. Betty had no desire to drive fast in a sixtydollar car.

Toward the end of February, Betty decided to put “Bessie” up for sale rather than spend money on new license plates and run the risk of having her conk out for good just after the new plates went on. Our older readers will remember the long lineups at the end of February, the deadline for purchasing plates for the new year.

A man from Windsor drove “Bessie” around the block, and said she was better than the car he had been driving. Betty wanted seventy-five dollars. The man said all he had was sixty. SOLD!

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

Pollution Control Centre Odours

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Corespondent

“Odours will always be a potential at the Pollution Control Centre, given the nature of the operation.” Anybody want to argue the truth of that statement? No. The problem arises when these odours get seriously out of hand.

Complaints that have been received in 2012 have increased dramatically over the previous five years and clearly indicate that there are occasions when particularly strong, offensive odours are a problem for people living near the PCC. The report presented to Municipal Council Monday night, Dec. 17 itemized ten initiatives that PCC staff have undertaken in an attempt to attack the odour problem, but admits that all have been ‘inconclusive’. Administration recommends hiring a consultant to study the problem.

Hiring a consultant at a cost of $31,200 did not sit well with Council, but they recognized that this problem is serious enough that Dillon’s ability to chemically analyze liquids and gases at the plant to try and isolate sources that need further control, along with their expertise in mitigating plant processes that may be the cause of the problem is worth the investment.

One thing that was emphasized repeatedly concerned complaints: residents are encouraged to keep complaining when a foul odour is a problem—knowing when odour is a problem and what is going on at the plant is key to solving the problem. The PCC number is 519-326-9860.

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4-H Art Club Donates Sock Monkeys to LDMH

Members of the 4-H Art Club recently made a special delivery of sock monkeys to the Newborn Unit at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. The club also donated the remaining funds in their 4-H Art Club account to purchase colouring books and crayons for kids to use at the hospital. From left to right: 4-H Art Club parent Wally Hayes, leader Kimberly Heaton, member Charlotte Hayes, club mascot Henry Heaton (front). Savannah Hayes’ (not pictured) sock monkey project received first prize and grand champion at the club’s achievement event at this year’s Harrow Fair. The club would like to express special thanks to Junior Leader Leah Meanwell. (Photo Submitted)

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Saturday, February 9

Decorating for the holidays

Consider cyclamen or azaleas in colours ranging from deep red to snow white and many pastel shades. Cyclamen plants do well in temperatures below 65 degrees. They grow from tubers and will rot easily, so when watering use care to keep away from the crown of the tuber and water around the edges of the pot. Keep the soil moist but not soaking wet. Kept in a well-lit area, your cyclamen will remain attractive for several months.

Azaleas are

also a favourite, with colours ranging from white and pinks to salmons and reds. Azaleas will also do well in temperatures below 68 degrees.

When selecting an azalea plant, do not be tempted to purchase a plant in full colour. For best results, choose a plant showing little colour and lots of buds.

Azaleas prefer to be kept moist, but not standing in water. Leaves will begin to fall if the plant is allowed to dry out. For maximum performance, place your azalea in an area where it will receive at least 4-5 hours of light per day.

Norfolk pine are becoming more popular in homes during the holidays, and also do well in cooler temperatures.

Norfolk pine is a conifer with flat branches covered with short, dark-green needles and can be decorated in place of the traditional Christmas tree. This pine will tolerate lower light, but with time will droop and new growth will be weak and pale in colour.

THANKS YOU

We would like to thank all those who attended the dinner in December. Your support is appreciated. The winner of the saddle raffle was Bill Windsor.

Dorothy St. John, Chairperson

Browning needles and dying lower branches are signs of low humidity and dry soil. Like many indoor plants, the cooler temperatures of winter make it imperative that they are not over watered and have ample light.

With high heating costs and everyone becoming more conscious about our environment, we are lowering temperatures in our homes. As we enter the holiday season, using these cool-blooming plants will brighten and add seasonal cheer.

Don’t forget to visit the Leamington Rotary Club’s Christmas Tree Sale at the Leamington Canadian Tire store, 262 Erie St. S., for a large selection of fresh cut Christmas trees to complete your holiday decorations.

Your questions and comments are always welcome. Email inthebackyard74@yahoo.ca or see my website www. bptreemarketing.com

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United Snakes

The Leamington Southpoint Sun office will close on Friday, Dec. 21 at 3 pm and will re-open on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 8:30 am.

There is NO NEWSPAPER published the week of December 26. We Wish You A Very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Happy New Year!

Caldwells looking to apply Additions To Reserve process

By Bryan Jessop

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.

Normally, ATR proposals take eight to 10 years to complete. The procedure includes environmental studies, land surveys and reviews to determine if any issues regarding the property need to be addressed. The ATR also includes documentation highlighting the proposed intentions for the area, submitted to the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC). Once it has been determined that no safety, environmental or other risks or conflicts exist — such as the asbestos mines that generated health issues in northern Ontario — the applying First Nations group awaits final government procedures to finalize reserve dedication. Hillier hopes to see the Caldwell proposal completed in about half the time of the average ATR process because of the claim settlement, but noted that nobody should expect to see the procedure finished overnight.

“It’s a very lengthy and detailed process,” she said. “At the same time, we’re very excited — a reserve hasn’t been developed in a long time.”

Caldwell First Nation purchased about 17 acres on Pelee Island about two years ago and the former Royal Canadian Legion building and property at 14 Orange Street, in Leamington approximately three years ago. Negotiations are currently underway for the Caldwells to buy additional land, but because of confidentiality agreements, specific locations of potential purchases cannot be disclosed. It is also standard procedure for band council to notify its membership of such details before the information is released publically.

Despite rumours circulating that the Caldwell First Nation intends to build casinos on Pelee Island, the administrative office/community hall on Orange Street, at the Pelee Days Inn and the vacant lot adjacent to Leamington’s H.J. Heinz factory — the latter two locations where the Caldwells do not own any land — Hillier noted that no such plans exist.

“We’re not even anywhere close to considering this,” Hillier said. “The government regulates the creation of casinos very stringently. If anyone has questions about casinos they can simply call our staff at the office or me directly (519-322-1766).”

At 52 acres, the Caldwell First Nation and its 315 members represent one of the smallest in Ontario. While urban reserves are uncommon, one does exist in Sault Ste. Marie — the Batchewana First Nation.

Hillier also noted that the Caldwells strive to exist as a good community partner, as exemplified by office staff involvement in Salvation Army causes such as the Christmas Kettle drives. Additionally, use of the Caldwell’s community centre is frequently donated for migrant worker safety programs, where band members help them repair bikes and install safety features such as reflective tape and markers. The hall has also been loaned for cultural functions such as Italian choirs and German dancers as well as to the Kingsville Army Cadets.

Over the past few years, the band’s Teaching Circle has knit teddy bears and canvassed local businesses for ‘Christmas Shoebox’ items to be sent to underprivileged families for the holiday season. More recently, the shoeboxes were replaced with larger boxes to make shipping to the remote Pikangikum First Nation in northern Ontario more cost effective.

The Teaching Circle is a group that meets at the Orange Street location on Wednesdays to promote culture, ceremonies and protocols while supporting a tutoring program for the band’s young people.

“Our intent is to be good neighbours in the community and that the community will view us that way,” said Hillier.

Hillier and band council have put an emphasis on education that includes the establishment of a summer student program in conjunction with Point Pelee National Park. The program is funded by the Caldwell First

Nation while their students are trained by Point Pelee staff members.

“They earn their money,” Hillier said, noting that one student who participated in the program is now a conservation officer in northern Alberta. “They also learn that diligence and hard work do pay off. At times, I’m envious of their knowledge of the natural world.”

Point Pelee is also the site of the Caldwell annual walk-a-thon, which raises funds to attend the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians Elders Conference, which the local First Nations group hosted in 2009.

Hillier noted that she has heard no concerns from neighbours regarding the recent land purchases by the Caldwell First Nation. Most feedback has been e-mail and phone call questions to Leamington mayor John Paterson with only one based on negative comments.

Through membership meetings, health workshops, the 2009 Elders Conference and other Caldwell functions, Hillier noted that new money is being spent regularly in the Leamington area.

“We believe in keeping the dollars at home,” she said. “It’s the only way to keep the community strong.”

Hillier retired from St. Clair College as a financial aide in order to focus on her duties as Caldwell chief. Earlier this year, the band held its first Graduate Luncheon, honouring graduates of elementary, secondary and post-secondary schools. Students attending included a medical doctor who studied in Thunder Bay with the intention of practicing in London, Ont. High school graduates will focus on becoming pediatricians, pathologists, paralegals and nutrition/recreation directors. Two Caldwell university students enrolled in enriched mathematics programs while in high school and were ranked in the top 10 per cent in Ontario.

“There are some very, very intelligent young people here,” said Hillier. “I see great things happening for them. We’ve always pushed education since we came into office.”

Hillier was elected Caldwell chief in 2007 and re-elected in 2011. She described the first term as a time dedicated to re-establishing financial and political stability while helping families to reconcile differences and disagreements.

“Our council always works under consensus,” Hillier said. “If someone doesn’t agree, we continue talking. We always come to a consensus with all issues.”

Weil’s Peewees vs Tilbury

Southpoint Weil’s Peewees put up a great fight against Tilbury on the weekend, but couldn’t put one past Tilbury netminder Caden Basso. Weil’s had a short bench and put forth a great amount of effort, losing 8-0 to Tilbury. (Joline Driedger photo)

Bantam Minors drop three on weekend

The Southpoint Bantam Minor hockey team, sponsored by Jose’s Bar and Grill, lost three games over the weekend.

The Caps entertained the Belle River Jr. 99’s on Friday night. The team lost 3-1 and Chiquita Santos played great in net and stoned Belle River on a penalty shot. Luc Ribble scored the lone goal for the Caps by lifting up a defender’s stick to stuff it home with the assists going to Zack Dillen and Devin Mills.

On Saturday the Jose’s Bar and Grill squad travelled to LaSalle to take on the Sabres. The Caps got off to a slow start and went down 2-0. They fought back and cut the lead to 1 as Luc Ribble tipped in a shot from the point from Lucas Lamotte. Jessica Jeffrey picked up the other assist. LaSalle went ahead again until Brett Enns cut their lead to 3-2 with helpers going to Zack Dillen and Evan Loveless. LaSalle scored again, and ended up winning 4-2. Tyler Dillen played in net.

On Sunday the Caps took on their arch rivals the Erie North Shore Storm. The hardhitting match went back and forth with the Storm taking an early 1-0 lead. The Caps tied it up when Dawson Iles banged home a rebound in front of the cage. Help came from Luc Ribble and Rory DiNiro. The Storm scored late in the third to take the game 2-1. Santos again played stellar in net.

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

Recreation Events from the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex – Live your life in motion!

Gift Certificate & Stocking Stuffers available from the Complex: Buy everyone on your Christmas list a Gift Certificate or Stocking Stuffer from the Complex.

• Kids love a skate/swim/gym pass

• New! Youth (age 14 and under) annual membership, activated any time after Jan. 2/13

• Student memberships

• Personal trainer sessions

• The ever-popular 3-month New Year Shape-Up for just $115 + HST Gift Certificates available in any $$ increment!

Tim Hortons sponsors FREE Holiday Skates: Thurs. Dec. 27; Sun. Dec. 30; Wed. Jan. 2; Thurs. Jan. 3; Fri. Jan. 4. From 1:00-3:00 p.m. each day.

Check all the holiday schedules and bring the whole gang! What could be more fun then to come as a family and take part in recreational programs like swimming, a game of badminton or ice-skating! Holiday Day Camps at the Complex for children ages 4-7 and 8-12: Camp runs Jan. 2 through Jan. 4. Register in advance! The kids will enjoy swimming, skating, crafts and games galore!

Work out in the Complex weight room on the elliptical machines, treadmills, stairmasters, stationery bikes and weight equipment to strengthen and tone your muscles. Come for a tour and meet with a personal trainer. Set your goals high! The Complex offers over 50 fitness classes per week. We have early morning Spin and Yoga Classes, and a New Cardio Mix Class on Tuesdays right after work from 5:15-6:00 p.m. Check out the new Indoor Cycling Studio. There’s even a spin class dedicated just for teens! Plus there’s Zumba, Kick Box Turbo Charged and After School Boot Camp. The Leamington Department of Recreation & Culture would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a HEALTHY in motion year for 2013. Come exercise at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

Southpoint Stars weekend action

The United Communities Credit Union Atom Girls hockey team defeated the Windsor Wildcats 2-0. Scoring for the Stars was Bridgitte Klassen and Kira Babkirk, with assists going to Lexi Iacobelli, Erin Hopper and Jaycie Granger (2).

The Wheatley Optimist Bantam Girls fell 3-1 to a strong Essex team. Erin Kopinak scored unassisted to get the Stars on the board in this game.

The Fox Ready Mix Bantam Girls travelled to Harrow on Sunday night and came away with a hard-fought 1-1 tie. Abby Gualtieri scored the goal for the Stars off of a beautiful rush, pounding in her own rebound. Alyee Church was solid between the pipes in this game.

The Rhine Danube Intermediate Girls played in Tecumseh on Saturday afternoon and lost 2-1. Kayla Leipold scored the lone tally for the Stars. Southpoint outplayed and outshot Tecumseh in this contest but could only get the one goal past a very strong Tecumseh goaltender.

The Lions Club Intermediate Girls travelled to Belle River to play Lakeshore on Saturday afternoon. With nine girls out of the line-up and only seven skaters, the Stars battled hard for a 2-2 tie. Scoring for Southpoint were Kim Goyeau and Brycelin Mullins with assists going to Sammar Liebrock, Mullins and Syd Dries.

On Sunday the Lions Club played host to LaSalle and was victorious, scoring a big 5-3 win. Scoring for the Stars was Sammar Liebrock, Kim Goyeau, Hannah Toews, Riley Brown and Brooklyn Sarkis. Assists were tallied by Toews and Liebrock each with a pair, Syd Dries and Steph Mastronardi. Shayna Augustine was again absolutely brilliant in both games, even stopping a LaSalle penalty shot to give her team momentum!

Southpoint Minor Hockey Schedule for week

ending Dec. 23

Tues. Dec. 18

7:30pm Bantam LL: Southland Insurance vs Tilbury @ Unico

7:30pm Travel: Jose Bar & Grill Bantam Minor vs Tecumseh @ Wheatley

8:45pm Midget LL: WFS Inc vs Belle River @ Unico

Fri. Dec. 21

7:00pm Travel: Travel Uni-Fab Atom Minor vs LaSalle Unico @ Unico

7:00pm Travel: F.M.Nassif Ltd Bantam Major vs Erie North Shore @ Heinz

8:10pm Travel: UFCU Local 459 Peewee Minor vs Tecumseh @ Unico

8:40pm Travel: WFCU Midget Major vs Amherstburg @ Heinz

Sat. Dec. 22

9:30am Mites: Fire Fighters vs Kinsmen @ Heinz

9:30am Mites: Rotary Club vs Community Muffler @ Heinz

9:30am: Mites: Hammond Funeral Home vs Kent/Essex Mutual @ Heinz

10:30am Tyke/Novice

LL: Tim Horton’s Red vs Tilbury @ Heinz

11:30am Atom LL: Primo vs Sunbrite @ Heinz

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Stars tie Sabres in great comeback

12:30pm Peewee LL: Leamington Chrysler vs Weil’s Food Processing @ Heinz

1:30pm Travel: Hub International Atom Major vs Windsor @ Heinz

4:05pm Travel: Jose Bar & Grill Bantam Minor vs Erie North Shore @ Heinz

4:00pm Tyke/Novice

LL: Tim Horton’s Black vs Harrow @ Wheatley

5:00pm Atom LL: Unico vs ScotiaBank @ Wheatley

5:30pm Bantam LL: Naples Pizza vs Belle River @ Heinz

6:00pm Travel: Reid Funeral Home Novice vs Riverside @ Wheatley

6:45pm Midget LL: Gillett Sheet Metal vs Belle River @ Heinz

7:00pm Travel: Bob Dick Plant Farm vs LaSalle @ Wheatley

Sun. Dec. 23

2:30pm Travel: Select 7 vs Amherstburg @ Unico

3:30pm Travel: Reid Funeral Home Novice vs Windsor @ Unico

5:30pm Bantam LL: Southland Insurance vs Tilbury @ Unico

6:45pm Midget ll: Gillett Sheet Metal vs Anthony Keats @ Heinz

This past Saturday afternoon the Southpoint Stars Rhine Danube team was in Essex to face the Lakeshore Lightning. The Stars played a great game with a very aggressive forecheck, but couldn’t bulge the twine and came away with a 2-0 defeat. Cassidy DeGroote was solid in net for the Stars who have battled Lakeshore over the last few contests.

On Sunday the Stars made the trek north to battle the South Huron Sabres. The Stars came out strong on the forecheck again and had several chances, but the first period ended with no score. South Huron got two goals just a minute apart early in the second and had Southpoint on their heels.

The Stars kept battling and finally got on the board with 6 minutes to play in the third period. Corinne Jackson took the shot from the point that went off Bailey Brown and the rebound was fired home by Bryanna Rodrigues. Southpoint kept coming and tied the game at 2 with just over 2 minutes to play on a rebound goal from Kylie Murracas, assisted by Grace Hyatt and Morgan Brown. A hard-earned point and a great effort on coming back to tie the game with two goals late in the third. Natalie Edmondson did a great job in net to help earn the point.

The Stars’ next home game is Jan. 12 versus Lambeth in Wheatley at 5:30 p.m.

Contemplating the comeback

Naples Bantams earn 3 shutout wins

Jessop’s Jessop’s Journal Journal

It’s either the most exciting event a sports fan can witness or stands akin to watching a train wreck in slow motion. It’s the sweetest possible taste to the thrill of victory or the most painful sting imaginable in the agony of defeat. Even if you’re indifferent to both teams, whatever the sport, the age-old comeback is always an interesting spectacle to witness. Although they’re not always parallel to the overwritten Hollywood sports-movie script, the come from behind victory has captivated sports fans for decades.

Early last week, Cardinal Carter’s junior boys basketball team pulled off a pretty impressive comeback. After the first eight-minute quarter, they trailed 13-4, collecting all four points with free throws. Nope, not a single two pointer. The come from behind process was slow and inconspicuous — the nine-point deficit actually grew to 11 points at the half-time break.

From the get-go, the Cougars were an entirely different team in the second half. The visiting Royals looked more like their shadows than their opposition, always a step behind. In the third quarter, CC potted 16 points compared to the Royals’ three. The Cougars never looked back from there, turning a third-buzzer lead of 28-26 into a 45-38 final. Sure, it lacked the big screen theatrics of a championship game where the home team played the role of underdogs (Cardinal Carter was 2-0 as the game began, compared to Lajeunesse’s status as a winless team), sinking a three pointer when down by two with 0:00 on the clock. It may have gone without the fictitious drama of The Natural’s bottom of the ninth, two out, full count homer, but it was certainly proof positive that good things can happen when you refuse to throw in the towel after finding yourself behind the eight ball.

As a sports reporter, it’s sometimes difficult to decide when the term ‘comeback’ can — and cannot — be used. While ‘come from behind’ can be used in any instance where a team ties or wins a game that it was at one point losing, ‘comeback’ is not as clearly defined. I think most sports fans would agree that winning a hockey game after trailing by only a single goals does not constitute a comeback. Two goals? Maybe, but’s it’s been nearly commonplace in junior hockey lately. Three goals? I believe so. Four or more? Definitely.

The toughest sport to draw a line between a comeback and mere come from behind win has to be basketball. While erasing an 11-point deficit isn’t a remarkable feat at the NBA level (the Utah Jazz bounced back from trailing 36 points to the Denver Nuggets in 1996), it seems more worthy of spectator pandemonium at the high school level. First, we’re talking about 60 minutes of play compared to 32 — time is a more precious commodity at the secondary school level. Secondly, slam dunks are far from routine in high school, although I’ve seen a senior player from Blenheim District High School do it when I covered sports in Wallaceburg a few years ago — the Tyler Clarke of high school hoops, if you will.

The NHL hasn’t really offered much in the way of tremendous rallies, although five-goal spreads have been overcome more than 100 times. More locally, the Sharks overcame a 3-0 deficit to beat the Lakers 6-5 earlier this season — to the best of my knowledge, the most impressive comeback in the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ loop so far in 2012-13, at least when the game is finished within regulation play.

I think most of us can agree that the most painful comeback to witness over the past several years was accomplished in the championship final of the 2011 World Junior Hockey tournament. Team Canada appeared poised to claim yet another championship, leading 3-0 after 40 minutes. Sadly, six spectators donning full-equipment and Canadian jerseys snuck onto the ice for the entirety of the third period, watching as the Russians netted five unanswered goals to snatch gold from the jaws of silver. The average Pink Floyd song is less depressing.

On a season-long basis, some will point to the 2011-12 Los Angeles Kings as the greatest comeback team of recent memory. True, they were an eighth place team that none of the experts gave a second look in predicting the Stanley Cup champions before the playoffs began.

When you look at their string of opponents, however, it becomes less impressive a feat. The Vancouver Canucks, in my opinion, have been one of the laziest playoff teams in recent memory — I was more shocked to see them reach the final against Boston than I was to witness the Kings appear in Round 4 a year later. The St. Louis Blues? Well, if Bobby Orr suddenly came out of retirement, he could probably snuff their Stanley Cup hopes again. That team, regardless of its regular season successes, is not meant to make an impact on the playoffs.

The Coyotes, I’m certain, advanced to the Conference final for no other reason than to increase the extent to which they are a financial burden to the city of Glendale, Ariz. One more round of empty seats might have risked getting the

team booted into a city that actually appreciates hockey, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman certainly doesn’t want that.

The Devils, well, okay, I expected better from them. They were the last team with a shot to prevent California’s army of celebrities from ranting about a team playing a sport they know nothing about. This is the state with a TV news program that posted a graphic of the SACRAMENTO Kings’ logo in the top right corner of the screen while ranting about their NHL team’s unlikely playoff run. Comeback season or not, real hockey fans deserve better.

The Southpoint Bantam Naples Pizza team earned three hard-fought victories this past week in local league hockey action.

On Tuesday night they clashed with their archrivals from Southpoint #14 and came away with a 3-0 win. Ty Simpson started the offence off with a gorgeous backhand to the top shelf with a defender mugging him. Connor Ribble earned the assist with a heads-up pass to set Simpson away. Simpson scored a 5-hole beauty to make the lead 2-0 in the second period. Matthew DOC Dick finished off the scoring with a nice wrist shot with help from Liam Mastronardi to end the game 3-0 for Naples. Riley Fast earned the shutout in net.

On Friday night the Caps invaded the Kingsville #11 team at Kingsville. The boys started off slow in the first period, but turned up the heat in the second and went on to a 4-0 win. Ty Simpson started off the scoring followed by Anthony Cervini to take a 2-0 lead. Helpers were picked up by Jackson Ingratta, Tristyn Corlett, and Mo Jo Fehr. With 12 seconds left in the second period, Cervini won a draw in the Kingsville end followed by a crisp pass to the point

by Mike Moavro. Connor Ribble ripped a shot from the line and hit top shelf twine to take a 3-0 lead into the third. The DOC and Mo Jo show finished off the scoring for Team Naples to earn the 4-0 win.

On Saturday the good guys travelled to Essex to take on first place Essex #6.

The fan buses arrived early, anticipating a great game.

The kids played one of their best complete games of the year and ended the week with their third shutout win 3-0. Riley Fast was sensa-

tional in net, sucking every loose puck up and making some very timely saves. Ty Simpson played awesome and had 2 great goals, with assists going to Riley Gabriele, Josh Fingers Toews and Connor Ribble. Anthony Cervini finished the green team off with a great effort and ended the scoring and a 3-0 win. Brock Roach earned the lone assist. Team Naples plays Harrow this week and then Belle River to end play before the holidays.

RFH Novices win, lose

The Southpoint Reid Funeral Home Novices came up with a win and a loss over the weekend.

On Saturday afternoon the Capitals took to the ice at home against the Amherstburg Avalanche. Reid’s came out a little flat to start the game and allowed the Avalanche to score within just 34 seconds. The squad then seemed to come alive, and the action was back and forth with Reid’s not being able to get a bounce their way.

The Capitals found themselves down 3-0 near the end of the second when they found the back of the net off the stick of Robbie Edwards, with assists going to Tyler Heinz and Nolan Ford.

Reid’s got into some penalty trouble late in the second and third periods. The Avalanche was only able to put one goal past Mason Brum on the power plays, but the killing off of penalties seemed to take its toll on

the team as they ran out of gas in the third.

Reid’s had plenty of scoring opportunities but just weren’t able to get more past the goalie. All three lines played very hard and worked really good on the penalty kills.

On Sunday, Reid’s travelled to Tilbury to take on the Kent Teksavvy Cobras A team. The Capitals came out with a point to prove after the game the previous day, and were all over the Kent team, getting scoring chance after scoring chance from the drop of the puck.

The game was scoreless going into the second period, then Reid’s finally found the back of the net with Mike Church picking up the rebound and assists going to Robbie Edwards and Nolan Ford. Kent tied it up just 41 seconds later to make it 1-1.

Early in the third, Reid’s got back on top thanks to some hard work on the

boards by Travis Degroote and Tyler Heinz, as they assisted on one of three goals by Kanaan Gale. Kent tied it up at 2-2 again at the 6-minute mark with a shot from the top of the circle that Dane Price was not only screened on, and the puck got tipped on the way in.

This seemed to fire the team up, because they took off and didn’t look back. Just two minutes later, Mike Church got his second goal of the game with the assist going to Gavin Ippoliti. One minute later, Kanaan Gale stole the puck from the Kent defense and got his second goal of the game. The hat trick was completed just 34 seconds later when Kanaan was sent in on a break with a pass from Robbie Edwards, who was fed from Travis Degroote. This gave Reid’s Funeral Home a 5-2 win.

The line of Milana Butera, Kayla Gualtieri, and Massimo West had many good scoring chances, but just couldn’t find the back of the net. The whole team played very good and made a lot of good passes, along with some good heads-up hockey to seal the victory. Great job Capitals!!

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The Reid Funeral Home Capitals next action is on Sat. Dec. 22 in Wheatley against Riverside, then again on Sun. Dec. 23 on the Heinz rink against Windsor AA.

AT�THE� CHEF’S�TABLE

The holiday season is upon us and we’re busy rushing around with trips back and forth to the mall and other shopping outlets. Christmas for obvious reasons, is a favourite of mine. There’s nothing like waking up on Christmas morning and watching the delight on my kids’ faces as they open up all their presents.

The holidays are also a time for giving back. I’m proud to say that Caesars Windsor has donated over $20,000 in donations to local food banks, the CBC canned food drive and the Downtown Mission and Salvation Army Christmas Dinner –just to name a few. Supporting our local community is something we all feel strongly about.

This is a great time of year to spend with the family, as we get ready to prepare our turkeys. Growing up I didn’t learn how to cook a turkey at home. Since we had a small house we would always spend Christmas at our relative’s houses. I applied what I know about cooking 40 turkeys and hundreds of pounds of

dinner at home for my family. Now, I thought I would offer up some turkey tips and tricks that I have learned over the years.

There are a few things everyone needs to do before cooking can even begin. If you are using a frozen turkey, plan ahead and remember that a 20lb turkey should thaw in the

If you like a crisp skin, unwrap it the day before roasting and leave it in the fridge uncovered overnight. Allowing the skin to dry out a bit before roasting is what makes it crisp up faster.

approaches the Lajeunesse net during a Monday, Dec. 11 junior boys basketball game. The hosting Cougars fell behind early, netting only four free throws in the first quarter. Their offense improved as the game progressed however, scoring eight in the second quarter, 16 in the third quarter and 17 in the fourth for a 45-38 victory. The Cougars maintained their early-season perfect record, now at 3-0 to lead the 12team league. After the junior game, the senior Cougars lost 61-43 to Lajeunesse. On Thursday of last week, the junior Cougars cruised to a 52-30 road win against the Royals. (SUN Photo)

Majors dominate

WFCU Midget Majors travelled to Essex on Sunday evening for their only game of the weekend and totally dominated the Ravens, winning 10-1. Frankie Ciacelli, who opened the scoring 8 seconds into the game, finished the game with 4 goals, Cale Phibbs scored 2 goals and 3 assists, and Jared Adams scored 2, with singles going to Scott Florence and Ty Scratch. Dereyk Badz earned 2 assists while Brandon Turnbull, Ryan Clifford and Scratch earned singles. Tyler Jackson earned the victory in the Southpoint net.

On Friday WFCU Midget Majors play host to Amherstburg Stars, then travel to Riverside on Saturday to take on the Rangers.

important accompaniments and both require a great turkey stock. To make the stock I cheat and remove the wings from the turkey early in the day, roast them until golden brown, place in a pot with onions, celery and carrots. Cover with water and simmer for four hours. Use the

make your gravy once the turkey is it’s best not to stuff the turkey at all. The reason is, by the time the

place in a baking pan, cover and bake in the oven with the turkey for the last 45 minutes.

Another little trick is to tuck herb butter (butter with your favorite herbs added to it) under the skin.

the butter and the herbs. Then, simply coat the outside lightly with the butter. Your turkey will crisp

up nicely. Lastly, while the turkey is cooking baste with the fat in the pan, do not baste with the liquid as it will only cause the turkey to dry out. These are just some of my favourite tips that I hope you will enjoy trying.

Why not let us do some of the cooking this season. New Year’s Eve is still upon us and there’s no better place to enjoy it than right here at Neros. You’ll enjoy dishes like Alberta Double Cut Lamb Chops, AAA Ontario Corn Fed Beef Tenderloin, and Atlantic Lobster Tail Dou, just to name a few, starting at $89* .

Reserve your place at one of our tables for this great evening. Please call 1-800-991-7777 ext. 22489.

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C.A. Bailey

defeats Essex

The C.A. Bailey Peewees hosted Essex #1 in Wheatley on Saturday and CA. Bailey coach Walt Cherneski was feeling the pressure so he changed things up on the lineup.

Essex scored the first goal from the blue line that caught C.A. Bailey’s goalie Kyle Cervini off guard and skipped in over his goal stick. C.A. Bailey’s new defenceman Anthony Fehr banked a shot off the side wall that sent Ryan Cherneski in on a breakaway from centre ice. Ryan’s shot hit the goaltender’s blocker and went straight up in the air and landed on the back of the surprised goalie, ending up in the net to tie the game up!

Essex came back two minutes later to take the lead, but 15 seconds later

C.A. Bailey broke down the ice and a nifty pass from Russell Derbyshire to Santiago Cabrera tied the game.

Two minutes into the third, Kelton Bourdin stole the puck from the Essex defence and went in alone and beat the Essex goalie to take the lead.

Midway through the third, C.A. Bailey won the face-off, and a pass from Zack Barreto to Kelto Bourdin who made no mistake picking the corner of the net

Cardinal Carter hosted the Assumption Raiders in a Tier II junior girls volleyball match Thursday, Dec. 13. The Cougars won all three sets by scores of 25-15, 25-11 and 258. Cardinal Carter’s match record improved to 3-0 while their match record improved to eight wins and one loss, leaving them one point behind first-place L’Essor and nine points ahead of third-place Herman.

to get his second goal of the game.

With two minutes left in the third, Essex pulled their goalie for the extra attacker, but a breakout pass from Russell Derbyshire to Trevor Dyck, who stick handled by the defence and shot into an empty net, ended the game at 5-2 for C.A. Bailey.

a perfect

and a perfect set record of

Leamington Flyers head coach Tony Piroski believes his team earned the two points it claimed over two days, just not the way it actually happened.

Twenty-four hours after capturing a 4-3 overtime win against the Vipers in LaSalle, the Flyers came home to be dealt a regulation loss by the same score against the Western Conference-leading Chatham Maroons.

“Hockey’s a funny sport sometimes,” Piroski said. “If I was coaching LaSalle on Wednesday (Dec. 12), I would have felt cheated — we were fortunate to win that game. Last night (Dec. 13 at Heinz Arena), I felt we deserved a better fate. We just couldn’t bury our chances.”

The home ice contest against the Maroons was the Flyers’ annual Teddy Bear Toss for the Leamington Toys For Tots program. With just over 14 minutes expired from the first period, Jared Dennis triggered the shower of stuffed animals by quickly snapping a rebounding puck past former Flyer goalie Darien Ekblad. Assisted by Eric Leardi and Alex Seguin, the goal marked the only successful power play for the home team in eight chances.

Both teams took a short break following the Dennis goal, as volunteer players from the Southpoint Stars collected the more than 220 stuffed animals that landed on the ice for Leamington’s Toys For Tots program.

Chatham evened the score four minutes and 15 seconds later with a Connor Doran shorthanded tally that came from a cross-crease pass by teammate Michael Verboom. The Flyers outshot their guests 17-10 over the first 20 minutes.

Leamington regained its lead just prior to the twominute mark of the second frame, as Troy Cox netted his fourth of the season by deflecting a Tony Spidaleri shot into the net of his former teammates.

The second assist was earned by Aaron Thibert, one of four affiliate players filling positions for injured and suspended Flyers during the Dec. 13 game. In total, affiliate midget and junior players have played 42 games with the Flyers so far in the 2012-13 season. The Western Conference team with the second most active affiliate roster is the Strathroy Rockets, who have filled 25 spots with midget and junior associates over their first 29 games. The conference average stands at 14.2 affiliate games played.

“They’ve filled in very well for us,” Piroski said of his team’s call ups.

With just under four-and-a-half minutes remaining, the Maroons again tied the score, as Alexander Morgan

Members of the Southpoint Stars collect more than 200 teddy bears tossed onto the Heinz Arena ice surface following the Leamington Flyers’ first goal of a Thursday, Dec. 13 game against the Chatham Maroons. The stuffed animals were donated to the Leamington Toys For Tots program.. (SUN Photo)

Maroons steal one from Flyers

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington’s Eric Leardi tries to tuck a shot under the left pad of former Flyer goaltender Darien Ekblad during the second period of a Thursday, Dec. 13 game at Heinz Arena. Despite taking two one-goal leads, the Flyers lost 4-3. (SUN Photo)

caught Flyer goalie Matt Mancina slightly out of position to fire an ice-level shot inside the right post during a four on four. Leamington went on to establish a 15-8 shots on net advantage through the middle period.

The Flyers ran into penalty trouble early in the third. A second after killing the first penalty of a Maroon’s fiveon-three advantage, Jake Flegel beat Mancina with an ice-level shot that found the right side of the Leamington net, giving Chatham its first lead of the game. Brayden Hopkins potted what later proved to be the game-winner about five minutes later.

The Flyers pushed hard late in the game in a comeback attempt, pulling Mancina for a sixth skater with just over a minute left. The decision paid off with 53 seconds on the clock, as Nathan Opblinger potted his team’s third of the game during a scramble in front of the Chatham net with a handful of fallen players in or near the crease. The goal was Opblinger’s second in two games, following a stint on the injured list after being checked from behind during a late November game against St. Marys. Joe Manchurek and Seguin assisted.

The Flyers’ bench staff again pulled Mancina shortly after the ensuing centre-ice face off, but the hosts could not mount another successful attack before the buzzer announced the game’s completion.

The Flyers outshot Chatham 50-30 while the visitors

went one for six on the power play.

“Overall, it was a good game,” said Piroski. “Chatham’s had our number this year. Hopefully by the time playoffs arrive, we’ll have theirs.”

Chris Scott, Nick Beaune and Opblinger scored during regulation for the Flyers against the Vipers Dec. 12. Spidalieri provided overtime heroics during a power play opportunity with 50 seconds remaining in the fourth frame. The Flyers outshot the Vipers 28-21 and kept the hosts scoreless through four power play chances.

The Flyers will have a week off between games, scheduled to host the Lambton Shores Predators Thursday, Dec. 20 for their last home contest of 2012. Leamington will then travel to London to take on the Nationals Dec. 22 prior to a 12-day break between games. During that period, the Flyers will hold one optional skate for their players, giving them the chance to tend to exams, family gatherings and injuries.

Piroski explained that the team is in discussions with a couple potential players to permanently fill holes in the roster, which he hopes will net results within the next one to two weeks. In the meantime, affiliates will continue to take the places of injured players such as Kyle Shaw (concussion).

The Rest of the West

On Dec. 12, London cruised by St. Marys with a 5-2 win, followed by a 7-3 win over Sarnia against the visiting Rockets. On Friday, a match between the Lincolns and Stars ended with a 5-2 win for the Stars. Weekend games included a 2-1 win for Lambton Shores over Sarnia, a Chatham victory against Strathroy (4-2), LaSalle defeating St. Marys 5-1, Chatham being upset by Sarnia 6-5 and London defeating St. Thomas 5-3.

Upcoming Home Games:

Thurs. Dec. 20 vs lambton7:10 pm Thurs. jan. 3 vs strathroy7:10 pm

Upcoming away Games:

WED. jan 2 at London7:30 pm tues. jan 8 at sarnia7:10 pm

Georgina McHardy

OBITUARY

Douglas Grant Coulter

December 29, 1950 – December 17, 2012

Georgina (Ives) McHardy, age 93, born June 12, 1919, died December 17, 2012. Formerly of Erie Glen Manor (and previously of Poplar St). Her family is mourning the passing of a truly amazing and beloved woman. She is reunited with her one true love, the late Murray C. McHardy (1961). Loving mother of Sharon Bosso (late Bruno - 2011), Wasaga Beach; Marilyn (Jim) Koval, Newmarket; Alex (Trudy) McHardy, Kingsville; Susan (Jerry) Anderson, Comber. Dearest grandmother of Murray Knight (Beverly Hope), Judi Scout (Bob), Jill Vitone (Tony), Lisa Bellamy, Doug Whittle, Bonnie Simard, Lori Everaert (Chris ), Matthew McHardy (Carrie), Jeffrey McHardy (Jenni), Jeremy McHardy (Angie), Denise Ray (Jordon), Russell Anderson (Lisa Shank). Beloved G.G. of Jillian Scout (Tom), Alex Scout (Jenn), Jacqueline Simard, Julie Simard, James Simard, Carleigh Vitone, Aidan Bellamy, Emily Jamieson, Derek Richer, Luca McHardy, Kaylin McHardy, Ella McHardy, Spencer Johnson. Great-GG to Georgia Scout. Step-GG to Spencer, Erica, Emma, Katherine, Emma and Sateal. She will also be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents, Hugh L. Ives (1928), Elizabeth (Young) (Ives) Rymal (1980); stepfather John Rymal (1957); by her siblings Grace Ives (1913), Guy Ives (1979), Glen Ives (1989), Marjorie Miller (1991), Lila Turnbull (2008). Visiting at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service to celebrate Georgina’s life held at the funeral home on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Colin Swan officiating. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Leamington.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Leamington Hospital Foundation.

Many thanks to Erie Glen Manor and staff for your care of Mom this last year and a half, as well as Dr. Robert Simpson and the nursing staff at Leamington District Memorial Hospital for making Mom’s last week so comfortable. Your compassionate care helped us immensely with her last time with us.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

With his family by his side in a room full of happy memories, Doug Coulter peacefully slipped away from us. Loving son of June Coulter and the late Bruce of Leamington. Beloved husband and best friend of Cathy Ascott Coulter, and proud and loving father of Aaron and his wife Melanie, Graham and his wife Becky of Penetanguishene, and Corinne of Victoria. Doting Grandpa Doug to Emma, Grace, Joshua, Chad and Heidi. Dear son-in-law of Jim and Jean Ascott of Wheatley. Loving brother to Greg and his wife Sharon of Wheatley. Brother-in-law to Allen (Shirley) Ascott, and Suzanne of Wheatley, and Julie and Ed Heinrichs of Lion’s Head. He will be missed by several nieces and nephews.

Doug started and operated Coulter Cleaning Systems tirelessly for 20 years. Honesty, hard work, faith and selflessness sustained Doug through his life as well as his illness and will be an example to us forever. We are all blessed to have felt his love.

We wish to thank the staff of 4 West of Windsor Regional Met Campus. Their tender and professional care will always be remembered. Special thanks Dr. C. Hamm and Dr. J. Mathews and to Sally of Hospice for her constant love. Any donations to Transition to Betterness and Hospice are greatly appreciated.

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

A private family service will be held. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Georgina McHardy

OBITUARY

Douglas Grant Coulter

December 29, 1950 – December 17, 2012

Georgina (Ives) McHardy, age 93, born June 12, 1919, died December 17, 2012. Formerly of Erie Glen Manor (and previously of Poplar St). Her family is mourning the passing of a truly amazing and beloved woman. She is reunited with her one true love, the late Murray C. McHardy (1961). Loving mother of Sharon Bosso (late Bruno - 2011), Wasaga Beach; Marilyn (Jim) Koval, Newmarket; Alex (Trudy) McHardy, Kingsville; Susan (Jerry) Anderson, Comber. Dearest grandmother of Murray Knight (Beverly Hope), Judi Scout (Bob), Jill Vitone (Tony), Lisa Bellamy, Doug Whittle, Bonnie Simard, Lori Everaert (Chris ), Matthew McHardy (Carrie), Jeffrey McHardy (Jenni), Jeremy McHardy (Angie), Denise Ray (Jordon), Russell Anderson (Lisa Shank). Beloved G.G. of Jillian Scout (Tom), Alex Scout (Jenn), Jacqueline Simard, Julie Simard, James Simard, Carleigh Vitone, Aidan Bellamy, Emily Jamieson, Derek Richer, Luca McHardy, Kaylin McHardy, Ella McHardy, Spencer Johnston. Great-GG to Georgia Scout. Step-GG and great-GG to Spencer, Erica, Emma, Katherine, Emma and Sateal. She will also be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents, Hugh L. Ives (1928), Elizabeth (Young) (Ives) Rymal (1980); stepfather John Rymal (1957); by her siblings Grace Ives (1913), Guy Ives (1979), Glen Ives (1989), Marjorie Miller (1991), Lila Turnbull (2008).

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

Funeral service to celebrate Georgina’s life held at the funeral home on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Colin Swan officiating. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Leamington.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Leamington Hospital Foundation.

Many thanks to Erie Glen Manor and staff for your care of Mom this last year and a half, as well as Dr. Robert Simpson and the nursing staff at Leamington District Memorial Hospital for making Mom’s last week so comfortable. Your compassionate care helped us immensely with her last time with us.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

With his family by his side in a room full of happy memories, Doug Coulter peacefully slipped away from us. Loving son of June Coulter and the late Bruce of Leamington. Beloved husband and best friend of Cathy Ascott Coulter, and proud and loving father of Aaron and his wife Melanie, Graham and his wife Becky of Penetanguishene, and Corinne of Victoria. Doting Grandpa Doug to Emma, Grace, Joshua, Chad and Heidi. Dear son-in-law of Jim and Jean Ascott of Wheatley. Loving brother to Greg and his wife Sharon of Wheatley. Brother-in-law to Allen (Shirley) Ascott, and Suzanne of Wheatley, and Julie and Ed Heinrichs of Lion’s Head. He will be missed by several nieces and nephews.

Doug started and operated Coulter Cleaning Systems tirelessly for 20 years. Honesty, hard work, faith and selflessness sustained Doug through his life as well as his illness and will be an example to us forever. We are all blessed to have felt his love.

We wish to thank the staff of 4 West of Windsor Regional Met Campus. Their tender and professional care will always be remembered. Special thanks Dr. C. Hamm and Dr. J. Mathews and to Sally of Hospice for her constant love. Any donations to Transition to Betterness and Hospice are greatly appreciated.

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

A private family service will be held. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

SOUTHPOINT SUN

3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in the country. $600 plus utilities. Call 519-322-5459 after 6:00 p.m. Immediate possession. de19-ja2

TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX in Leamington. Fridge and stove, laundry room available. $600 per month plus utilities. First and last required. Available now. Call 519-326-8015. de12-tf

HOUSE FOR RENTin

Leamington, 8 Hayward. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage, finished full basement. 519-733-5027. de19-ja9

& Stove

2 BEDROOM UPPER. $795/month + utilities. All appliances included. Laundry room in apartment. 1st & last required. Available January 1st. Phone 519324-6987. de12-19

NEW 4-PLEX, upper unit in Leamington. 3 bedrooms, central air, laundry hook-up, parking, 1st and last. Available Feb. 1. $700 plus utilities. 519-324-9514. de19-ja2

CALL NOW! FIORE TOWER

2 bdrm apartment and penthouse available in Leamington. Located near shopping. Util incl, on-ste mgmt, secure building, laundry, elevator, party room. Call 519-324-4622 to inquire.

SHEVCHENKO

SENIOR CITIZENS

55 AND OVER

1 bedroom apartment available. Clean, quiet, picturesque surroundings. Fridge, stove, utilities included. 515 Dalhousie, Amherstburg 519-736-7800

Weigh in from 6 pm - 6:45 pm, meeting from 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm every Monday at Wheatley United Church. Call Cheryl at 519825-9194 or Ellen at 519326-0730 or visit website: www.TOPS.org. Everyone welcome. tf

SPECIALIST - HDTV antenna systems, satellite dishes, aiming & accessories, specialty and non-denominational free religious programming. TBN 3ABN 7th Day, etc. on G19 satellite, burglar alarms, telephone, paging, intercom and background music systems. Sales and service. Prewire your new house. 519-326-8973, ricci@mnsi.net. no7-ja30

HELP WANTED

TRUCK DRIVER WANTEDPresteve Foods is looking for drivers with their AZ license. Ability to keep proper driver logbook and complete reports. Job may require to load and unload boxes up to 50 lbs. Salary $15 to $16 hourly, 44 hours per week. Must be able to obtain FAST certification in order to cross the border. Apply by email at deb@prestevefoods.com.

2013 SUMMER STUDENT LOTTERY PROGRAM

Information and application forms will be available on our website: www.leamington.ca or available at the Municipal Building effective Wednesday, December 19, 2012 for summer positions in our various departments. Applications must be submitted in person by 4:00 pm, Wed. February 27, 2013 to:

Municipal Building 111 Erie Street North Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9

NOTE: Applications by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.

TAKE NOTICE that applications will be received for Leamington’s Accessibility Advisory Committee until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013 at the Leamington Municipal Office.

The Ontarians with Disabilities Act states municipalities must establish an accessibility advisory committee. This committee advises Council on the establishment and maintenance of an accessibility plan and to ensure all municipal facilities are accessible. Leamington’s LAAC Committee consists of a member of Leamington Council, a professional from the community and residents with disabilities or such members as Council deems appropriate.

The LAAC Committee’s application form and the Municipality of Leamington’s 2012 Accessibility Plan are available at the Municipal Office or on our website. All submissions shall be addressed to the undersigned stating “LAAC Committee Application” and will be accepted by email, mail, hand delivered or facsimile.

Kim Siddall, Manager of Corporate Services

111 Erie Street North, Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9

Phone: 519-326-5761 ext. 1104

FAX: 519-326-2481

Email: ksiddall@leamington.ca

Website: www.leamington.ca

SPECIAL AUCTION

THURSDAY MORNING 10 AM DECEMBER 27 TH (Preview 9 am)

At the Cedar Springs Auction Centre, 8563 Water St. Cedar Springs (5 minutes west of Blenheim ON)

Selling partial contents from John St., Blenheim, Cedar Springs contents, along with additions. FURNITURE - APPLIANCES - MODERN FURNITURE - DECORATOR FURNITURE - ANTIQUES - PRIMITIVES - COLLECTABLES. GUNS, AMMO, GLASS - CHINA - CLOCKS - UNIQUE 2 SEAT CUSTOM MADE SLEIGH, PRINTS, CARPETS, ALL SIZES OF MATTRESS SETS - LIVING ROOM - BEDROOM - FINE OFFERING OF DINING ROOM & KITCHEN SETS - CABINETS - ENTRANCE PIECES - OCCASIONAL FURNITURE - FULL LINE OF MAJOR APPLIANCES - TVS - TOOLS - COINS - ANTIQUE & LATE MODEL GUNS & AMMO, ETC. ALSO CONTENTS FROM STORAGE UNIT OVER 250 LOTS. MANY ITEMS NOT ADVERTISED. Terms: Cash, Cheque with I.D. 10% Buyer Premium • Hot food served Consignments accepted for this special sale. Phone 519-676-8185 Ken

Auctioneer: Morris Kikkert

Something for every room in your home Mark this date Dec. 27, 10 am Thursday morning.

CARPENTRY

INDOOR/OUTDOOR CARPENTRY - repairs, vinyl siding, windows, doors, painting, flooring, basements, etc. Free estimates. 35 years experience. 15% discount. 519-566-8408, Bill. de19-ja30

2 SETS OF used skis, including poles and safety bags, asking $25 each. Baby crib, asking $20. Call 519-326-7881. de19-ja30 FOR SALE

Leamington Mennonite Home & Apartments is committed to providing a continuum of Long Term Care services to our residents in a charitable, faith-centered environment. We are seeking a...

DIRECTOR OF NURSING & PERSONAL CARE

Reporting to the Administrator, you are responsible for and supervise all aspects of nursing care within a multidisciplinary team home environment. As a key member of our Leadership Team, you are an effective motivator, mentor and role model, fostering a supportive work environment. The Director of Nursing & Personal Care will ensure adherence to all provincial legislation, the standards set by the College of Nurses and support the Home’s Mission and mandate.

Your credentials include a current Ontario College of Nurses Certificate, (preferably with a BScN) with continued geriatric education and minimally 5 years supervisory experience in Long Term Care. Your demonstrated leadership and communication skills are enhanced by your problem solving, analysis and planning competencies. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, with a commitment to providing excellent care, you strive for continuous quality improvement in resident care. An understanding and support of Mennonite values, beliefs and traditions is an asset.

If you have both the initiative and the desire to truly make a difference in this challenging field, we invite you to forward your resume in confidence, by January 9th, 2013 to:

Linda Tiessen, Administrator

Leamington Mennonite Home 35 Pickwick Dr., Leamington, ON, N8H 4T5 Fax: (519) 326-3595 lindatiessen@mennonitehome.ca