If you could talk with my high school History teachers, they would tell you History wasn’t one of my strongest subjects, but if there is one thing I have learned over the past 50 plus years, it is difficult to look forward without first looking back at 2013.
From horse racing to hydro, creating a youth committee to website redesign, developer consultations to meetings with Federal and Provincial Ministers, 2013 turned out to be an excessively busy year. Joined by fellow Mayors of Essex County, we successfully navigated through the bureaucracy of Ottawa and convinced the Federal Government to take another look at their proposal to deregulate package sizing, a move that every food processor in Canada said would devastate the industry. That proposed regulation has been put to rest.
While attending annual Municipal Conferences, my lobbying efforts and the substantial work done by a variety of groups have resulted in Hydro One presenting its case to the OEB to construct a transmission line and station for the sole use of Leamington. This $70 million dollar project will open up Leamington to the possibility of commercial and industrial expansion.
Needless to say, the biggest story of 2013 was the closure announcement of the 104-year-old H.J. Heinz plant. Realizing the impact this will have on our area, we have been busily working with the Province, the Federal Government, the UFCW, the tomato farmers and the supply chain. While there is much more work to be done, the flurry of activity and positive interest that has surrounded this announcement has given Council significant hope for our future.
There is no doubt that we will suffer some pain, but everyone needs to remember the positive aspects of our community and what the future holds. Horse racing appears to be making a comeback right here in Leamington and from a tourism perspective that is good news. Combine that with the Trans Canada Trails coming into the area with significant cash to build connecting links through Leamington to the rest of Essex County, tourism gets another boost.
Expectations are high for the building of a new Leamington District Secondary School which has the potential of drawing new residents. Add to that the building of Hospice and a proposed medical facilities cluster, Leamington will become a leader in Canada with such a concept in medical services. Aimed more so at our aging population, and focused on the medical field as well, the Leamington Mennonite Home is planning an expansion making it one of the larger employers in our Municipality. And you can top that off with the developers who are anxious to get moving on the three new subdivisions approved by Council.
We have been receiving nothing but positive support from the University of Windsor and St. Clair College on how they can participate as we move forward into our new history. The same is true of our Provincial and Federal Governments which both stand ready to help us move forward. There are just too many positives to be ignored.
This is an opportunity for Leamington to redefine itself and with the strength of resolve that I know to exist in our citizens, it will be a success story in which we can all share. To borrow the phrase from a local group of supporters, “Leamington Stands Strong”. I couldn’t agree more.
– Mayor John Paterson, Municipality of Leamington
The Leamington BIA and several volunteers and membership business representatives offered their time and inventory for the
Hot chili on a cold day for Heinz
workers
By Bryan Jessop
The Leamington Business Improvement Association and other local businesses, organizations and individuals have paid homage to Heinz employees.
The local BIA organized a free chili luncheon for Leamington’s Heinz workers on Monday, Dec. 17 at the Erie Street south loading dock on the west side of the street, a gesture that was well-received by employees able to stop by for their mid-shift break from either 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The idea surfaced two weeks earlier, when Lisa Bradt of Bradt’s Butcher Block came forward with the suggestion during a BIA meeting Thursday, Nov. 21.
Several restaurants stepped forward to donate chili while Tim Hortons provided Timbits and coffee and Heinz paid for the rental of a tent. Carmen’s Catering, in addition to offering chili, lent insulated storage containers to keep filled chili containers fresh and warm.
Volunteers who stepped forward to serve the meals expected about 300 workers for the first ‘shift’ and 200 for the early evening.
“It was easy to get people to help,” said Shelly Gabriele-Gale of Gabriele Brandsource Home Furnishings. “There’s been an excellent response. The community support has been great.”
Volunteer servers explained that any leftover chili — which was available in both standard and vegetarian options — was being donated to local community programs such as the Masonic Lodge’s weekly soup luncheon.
The contributions of chili and crackers and other means of support for the luncheon were also provided by Amy Ingratta, Louise Harder, Kim Piroli, Jenn Fox, Jayne Longpre, Tara Church, Matt Sheehan, Stacey Jones of Royal Lepage Realty, Sally McDonald and Wendy Parsons of the Leamington Chamber of Commerce, Gary Dolphin, Hilda McDonald, Tania Iacobelli, Source For Sports, Jose’s Noodle Factory, Oak Farms, Gino’s Trattoria, Armando’s, Grossi Plumbing, Sysco Foods, Merchants Paper, Graphics Express, Southpoint Sun and Blackburn Radio
Wendy Parsons of the Leamington Chamber of Commerce hands a Tim Hortons coffee to a Heinz employee during a chili luncheon held for Heinz workers Tuesday, Dec. 17.
luncheon.
(SUN Photo)
Mayor John Paterson
Members of Ruthven Apple Festival Steering Committee with an over-sized cheque announcing the proceeds from 2013 Ruthven Apple Festival. From left to right are: Tony DeSantis, Manager, Community Relations, Community Living Essex County; Joe Colasanti, Chair, Ruthven Apple Fest Committee; Natalie Crawford; Jennifer
Board of Directors, Community Living Essex County;
Scott Legault; Carabel Ringrose; Hector Ringrose; Linda Lavender; Kevin Dunmore; Sandy McIntyre; Stan Johnson. (Photo submitted)
Ruthven Apple Festival raises $45,000 in support of Community Living Essex County
Volunteers joined members of Community Living Essex County in celebrating the success of the 34th annual Ruthven Apple Festival at a cheque presentation held at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven.
Apple Festival Steering Committee Co-chair Jackie Barraco was thrilled to present members of Community Living Essex County with a cheque in the amount of $45,000 raised from the 2013 festival. This brings the total raised over the 34 years of the festival to $770,000. “Thanks to all of our community supporters for making the 2013 festival such a success,” stated Barraco.
Over lunch, several members of Community Living Essex County who receive support personally shared how funds raised from events such as the Ruthven Apple Festival assist them in their daily lives. “As a volunteer it was wonderful to hear directly from those who benefit from the funds raised at the festival,” stated Ron Hicks, long-time coordinator of the festival’s kickoff breakfast event.
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Planning for the 35th annual Ruthven Apple Festival, to be held in September 2014, will begin early in the new year. If you are interested in volunteering or finding out more about the festival, call 519-776-6483 ext. 246 or visit www. communitylivingessex.org
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Ron Hicks; Jackie Barraco, Ruthven Apple Fest Co-Chair; Jean Myles;
Leamington Library offers programs
for everyone
There’s lots going on at Leamington Library. Here are just some of the upcoming programs for the whole family to enjoy:
• Family Storytime will place twice a week, on Tuesdays from Jan. 14 to Mar. 4 at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesdays from Jan. 15 to Mar. 5 at 10:30 a.m. The program is for children ages 0-5 years of age and a caregiver. Register online or at the library from Jan. 3-Feb. 25.
• A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Star Wars fun – no light saber required – on Sat. Jan 4 at 1:30 p.m. for kids ages 5-10. Register online or at the library.
• eReader Drop-In Clinic. Bring your device and your questions to this all-day, no registration required, dropin clinic. Library staff will have you up and running in no time!
• Adult Book Club meets Tues. Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Book discussion will be “End of Your Life Book Club”. This program is for adults age 18 and older. Register by Jan. 15 online or at the library. To register for programs at Leamington Library, visit www.essexcountylibrary.ca, click on “Branches, Hours”, scroll down to Leamington branch and click on “Calendar of Coming Events”, or stop by the library at 1 John St. For more information call 226-946-1529 ext .220.
M.D.
Bennie collects
1479 cans!
During their 2013 Christmas Can Drive, the students and staff at M.D. Bennie Public School collected more than 1,479 canned goods for donation to the Leamington Salvation Army. The staff would like to acknowledge the student ambassadors, announcers, Gr. 3 Sullivan, Gr. 5/6 Pezzotti and Gr. 8 Fritsch students for helping with posters, announcements, collecting, counting and loading cans. Thank-you to the M.D. Bennie students and parents for donating food items and for your caring spirit!
Gr. 3-8 students at M.D. Bennie Public School recently enjoyed hearing visiting authors Eric Walters and Shane Peacock share their entertaining tales. Eric Walters (pictured), author of War of the Eagles, Shattered, Run, and Splat (set in Leamington) spoke to students on Dec. 3 in the school library. Shane Peacock, author of Becoming Holmes, The Dragon Turn and The Secret Fiend presented Dec. 4, also in the M.D. Bennie library.
– Submitted photo
Leamington Lions Club makes annual donation
From left to right are Ron Grant from The Salvation Army, Leamington Lions Club president Chris MacLeod, and Don Nicolson representing the Leamington-Mersea Goodfellows. The Lions Club donated $1,000 to each of the organizations for the annual Christmas campaigns. – Submitted photo
You now have an additional $5,500 of contribution room available for investing in a Tax Free Savings Account.
If you’ve never opened an account, you have $31,000 of contribution room available to you.
For couples - funds can be given to a spouse or common-law partner for them to invest in their TFSA.
Speak to one of our Representatives for options on the types of investment products suitable for you.
Another
New Year
Another year has passed and I haven’t lost the 20 pounds I swore that I would last year at this time. I didn’t take the time to read one book a month, like I said I would. Heck, I didn’t even catch the movies of the great books I heard about! I don’t want to drone on about all the things I didn’t do last year, but rather I’d like to think I had a very productive year, aside from my ignored resolutions.
One thing I have done this year is become more involved in my community. I’m now a board member on the South Essex Arts Council (Leamington Arts Centre) and have found the experience to be very enlightening and exciting. I’ve told anyone who will listen that I’m not an artist, but I certainly appreciate art. Truth be told, I can’t draw stick people, but I do enjoy the creativity and talent of the artists who are members and who exhibit at the Gallery.
Gore Hill P.S. Celebrates Twelve Days of Christmas
During the last 12 days of classes before the Christmas and New Year’s break, staff and students of Gore Hill Public School had the opportunity to participate in a variety of holiday-themed activities each of the days. Making snow sculptures, enjoying a turkey dinner hosted by Parent Council, playing holiday Scrabble, making cards for area senior citizens homes, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus were some a few of the planned activities. In the picture, Gore Hill JSK student David Enns tells Santa his Christmas list.
pital, I was honoured to be asked to be a member of its Foundation. Again, a great group of community-minded people.
My second community engagement is with our local hospital. After working on the capital campaign committee for the Women’s Health Centre at Leamington District Memorial Hos-
I’ve enjoyed the Leamington Santa Claus Parade as a photographer and as a spectator and this year I sat on the organizing committee through the Leamington Chamber of Commerce.
Trust me, all I did was show up, the Leamington Parade Committee knows exactly what they are doing! Everyone has a job to do and all jobs get done!
This year should be another interesting one with lots of community involvement. I think 2014 will be a great year. I’m looking
forward to more community involvement and, who knows maybe I’ll find time to read a book.
A picture is worth a thousand words...
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
Photography has the ability to communicate to us many things about our world, the people, the place and the things we see and we experience. We photograph and we share, on Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram and in so many ways it enriches our lives. Photography today is one of those forms of art that seems to be universally loved, though that was not always the case…
In the early years of photography, artists and painters especially, were threatened by photography’s speed and accuracy for recording an image; its ability to steal time, as some referred – to take a single moment, extract it from existence and freeze it forever in a photograph. Photography unavoidably confronted the entire existence of art and how humanity had come to define the practice of art within society. Inevitably, art was strengthened to evolve by becoming more expressive and the birth of Modern Abstract Expressionism was born.
The first noted photography exhibition was not until 1937 at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) and it was not until the late1960s that photography was seen as a true collectable art as opposed to what some referred to as an artless mechanical craft. Today, over 180 years since its invention by Nicéphore Niépce in 1933, we can find photography in nearly all the galleries and museums across the globe and the LAC is proud to present for its first show of the New Year, the Anything’s Possible 2014 Amateur Photo Contest.
Made possible by LAC’s generous sponsors, Photography and Framing By Anna and SPEEDPRINT, this annual exhibition has become a participant favorite for many people in the region, from teens to adults; today, everyone seems to love snapping and sharing photos.
Categories for this year’s contest are People, Places and Things and as the December 21st deadline approached, the entries started to roll in with Places being one of the most popular of the three categories. Exotic images from places such as Syria, Istanbul, Hong Kong, British Columbia as well as many familiar local scenes were entered into the exhibit.
The winners of the exhibition will be left to the eyes of a distinguished and experienced panel of judges, Vicki McKay of eScapes Photography, Terry Dolle of Agog Inc., and Sheila McBrayne, Editor of the Leamington Southpoint Sun.
Join us at the LAC on Thursday, January 9 starting at 7 p.m. at the opening reception and awards presentation where the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category will be announced. Also that night, and throughout the month of January, you can cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award, to be announced at the end of the exhibit.
Up next at the LAC is the Winter Bliss + Kiss exhibit open to all amateur and professional artists in any medium. All artwork must be in the theme of Winter and/or Valentine’s. And featured alongside that will be a retrospect of wax pencil works by local artist Graydon Dyck in Cars and Stars II.
And one last mention… Save the Date: March 28, 7-10 p.m. for the March Masquerade, not to be missed fundraising event of the year! More details to follow in the upcoming month.
CHAD RILEY
SHEILA McBRAYNE McThots
January - 2013
MNR looking for missing scientific buoys
The Ministry of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Services are requesting the public’s assistance in helping them find three scientific buoys that have gone missing on Lake Erie. The MNR placed them off Wheatley/Port Alma in west-central Lake Erie in three locations based on water depth – 10, 15 and 20 m of water – last spring. When they went to pick them up this fall, they were gone.
The anchors were located, but the buoys and chains are still missing. Attached to the chains at various depths are water temperature data loggers, which record water temperature continuously throughout the spring, summer and fall. When the buoys are recovered in the fall, the temperature data is downloaded and analyzed.
New Year’s Day baby born at LDMH
Leamington District Memorial Hospital ushered in the new year with a new Wheatleyite.
The first baby born at LDMH for the year 2013 was Martha Peters, who was officially introduced to the world Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 8:15 p.m. Martha is the daughter of Guillermo and Helena Peters, who along with their six other children reside in Wheatley. Martha is the couple’s second daughter.
Getty places 13th in Florida invitational
Leamington’s Alyssa Getty, 15, fired rounds of 79-71-74-72 (296) for a 8 over par total after the 4 rounds at the prestigious 58th annual Harder Hall Women’s Invitational in Sebring, Florida.
Getty placed 13th in the field from over 100 women amateurs from all over the world, many of which in the field who are turning professional in the coming months after the tournament. Getty was one of the youngest golfers, as only 7 golfers in the championship flight of 36 players were under 16 years old.
Thursday last day for Star Theatre in Leamington
The last reel of film will spin on Thursday, January 31 at Leamington’s Star Theatre. Manager Glenn Stencell says changes in the industry and declining attendance both play a part in his decision to close the doors.
IDLE NO MORE – Local Caldwell First Nation members participate in 4-day fast
Members of the Caldwell First Nation in Leamington participated in a four-day fast, which began on January 1 and ended 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.
Community Living janitor honoured
A 16-years-and-counting success story was celebrated recently at the Half Century Club. Members of the Talbot Street East group gathered to honour janitor Maurice Raffoul after 16 years on the job through Community Living Essex County’s employment placement program.
Local man wins $25,000 in Kia Winterfest
A Christmas promotion by Kia Canada has made a local man $25,000 richer. Kia Canada holds Kia Winterfest where participants have a chance to win $1000 to $10,000 which can be used towards the purchase or lease of a new Kia. At the conclusion of the contest, one grand prize winner is selected nationally for a grand prize of $25,000. This year’s lucky winner is Jason Leili of Kingsville. In all, there were 7,079 entries in November and 5,131 entries in December for a total of 12,210.
Jason met with Kia Canada representatives at Gus Revenberg Kia on Jan. 3 and was awarded a cheque for $25,000.
New pump installed at Marentette site
The Marentette Marsh Drainage System was treated to a series of recent upgrades and structural repairs that included the replacement of the pump that was original to the facility when it was constructed in 1953.
The new pump, manufactured by Sulzer and installed by Bailey Inc. on Jan. 7 of this year, is six feet longer than its predecessor.
Feds pitching in for curling club brine lines
A grant from the federal government will help ensure the Sun Parlour Curling Club keeps its cool. Chatham-KentEssex MP Dave Van Kesteren paid a visit to the club on Tuesday, Jan. 22 to officially announce a Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund contribution of $36,750.
300 take the icy plunge in 13th annual Polar Dip
The number 13 was definitely lucky for this year’s Polar Bear Dip as the number of participants and pledges set records. Kim Cavers, Polar Bear Jump organizer, was thrilled with the results from this year’s jump.
Last year’s Dip also set a record with a one-day total of $98,000, but this year’s Dip blew that out of the water, so to speak, with a one-day total of $145,000 (and counting).
Maranhao places in Miss Teen Ontario
Sixteen-year-old Tatiana Maranhao of Leamington will be one of 18 girls representing Ontario in the Miss Teen Canada Pageant this summer after placing in the Miss Teen Ontario Pageant this weekend. She will wear the sash of Miss Teen Essex County - World.
Tatiana and her parents Adrian and Domingos travelled to Toronto on Friday, January 18 to prepare for the pageant. On Saturday there were interviews and activities behind the scenes and the Miss Teen Ontario Pageant was held on Sunday, January 20.
February - 2013
Leamington Mayor honoured with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
At the Monday, February 4 Council meeting, Mayor John Paterson was presented the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Mayor Paterson was nominated by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities “for [his] exemplary efforts to make [Leamington] a great place to live. It recognizes the important role municipalities – and their elected leaders –play in ensuring our prosperity and high quality of life”. While Mayor Paterson was aware this presentation was going to happen, he was still both humble and gracious in his acceptance.
The Penny Stops Here… Feb. 4 Mint to stop distributing pennies
The majority of Canada’s retail businesses are prepared for the disappearance of the penny and intend to use the federal government’s proposed rounding guidelines when it begins, according to a survey of small, mid and large retailers by Retail Council of Canada (RCC). “On February 4, most of Canada’s retailers will be ready at the cash register to handle the phase out of the penny phase-out,” said Diane J. Brisebois, President and CEO, RCC. “While we have been supportive of this initiative all along, we are grateful that the government delayed implementing the changes until this point, as retailers have needed the extra time to prepare.”
Leamington couple launches Frugal Mommy’ Facebook page Josee Guindon and Greg Baillargeon are helping other local parents to make the give and take experience of raising children easier by applying it literally. After months of trying to find more affordable means to raise their now six-month-old twin girls Alexie and Amelie Baillargeon, the couple acted on a tip from their landlord and accessed Freecycle.com in search of baby items being donated locally. After discovering that it took a great deal of time to find items specifically for babies, Josee decided to set up a system of her own, allowing parents to donate and receive clothes, toys and the like locally. Josee launched the Facebook group ‘Frugal Mommy’.
SUNDAYS IN JANUARY!
Swipe at the Promotions Kiosks from 11am to 7pm for your chance to win great prizes such as flights, travel experiences, or even gas for one year!
Plus, on January 26, 2014, there will be a drawing for a one-of-a-kind VIP London, England experience!
LFS holds first induction ceremony
A new tradition has begun for the Leamington Fire Services. Jordan Stubbert was officially sworn in as the LFS’s 28th current regular firefighter and is the first ever in Leamington to be honoured with a ceremony commemorating the accomplishment. Born and raised in Leamington, Stubbert completed his one-year probationary period to become a regular part-time firefighter on Wednesday, Jan. 9. The ceremony, attended by Stubbert’s family members, girlfriend and fellow firefighters, was held at the Clark Street fire hall on Monday, Feb. 4.
Amusing Race raises $10,000 for Southpoint Minor Hockey players
An amusing fundraiser netted some amazing results. On Saturday, Feb. 16, prior to a mite hockey game, the Southpoint Minor Hockey Alumni presented a cheque of $10,000 to the Southpoint Minor Hockey Association. The funds were raised by the alumni group’s first annual ‘Amusing Race’ with proceeds to be divided evenly upon first-time minor hockey players registering in the Southpoint system. Specifically, the money will help offset the cost of registration to first-time Capitals and Stars.
Local girls on Silver Stick-winning team
Not having a Southpoint travel team to play for ended up having a silver lining for Erin Reid and Lauren Hammond. Reid, from Leamington, and Hammond, from Wheatley, were both permitted to play for the neighbouring Kent County midget ‘C’ Fillies under Ontario Women’s Hockey Association guidelines. Such legislation has proven beneficial for the two girls as well as their team, which has won four tournaments through the 2012-13 season. The team’s most recent and perhaps most impressive accomplishment was winning the OWHA midget ‘C’ International Silver Stick tournament hosted by Saugeen Shores, about 45 km west of Owen Sound. The Fillies, having notched previous tournament championships in St. Marys, Woodstock and Mitchell, were enthusiastic going into the Feb. 8-10 Silver Stick event.
March - 2013
Point Pelee Penguins Win Silver in Huntsville Leamington’s Point Pelee Peguins brought home silver in 55+ men’s hockey at the 2013 Winter Provincial Senior Games after losing the gold medal game to Brampton in a shoot out. The provincial tournament was held last week in Huntsville. Both the gold and silver teams qualify to go to the Canadian Senior Games being held in August 2014 in Edmonton. Point Pelee Penguins team members are Gary Atkinson, Dan Newman, Tim Schiefer, Dennis Koestler, Jim Ferguson, Brian Roach, Rick Stickney, Mark Matheson, Bruce Scott, Wayne Gillet, Jamie Stickney and Brian Plumb.
Future site of LDSS announced Leamington District Secondary School’s crosstown rivalry with Cardinal Carter will soon become less crosstown.
Representatives of LDSS and the Greater Essex County District School board met in the school’s gymnasium Friday, March 8 to announce the secondary education facility’s future location — the southwest corner of the Sherk Street and Oak Street West intersection, immediately west of the Heinz grading station.
Ridgetown College offers new Greenhouse Production Management program
University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus has developed a unique new academic program to address the growing need for trained greenhouse vegetable growers and assistant growers, as well as additional professional jobs in this $1.5 billion dollar industry.
The greenhouse sector is one of the fastest growing agricultural sectors in Ontario. No other hands-on training is currently available at a college or university level related to this discipline in Ontario.
New A-1 Chinese Food Restaurant opens in Leamington with free buffet
The New A-1 Chinese Food Restaurant in Leamington is repeating the success of the existing Essex, LaSalle and Wallaceburg locations, which have become popular for their lunch and dinner buffets.
The large, attractive dining room in the new A-1 Leamington Restaurant is situated where visitors can dine, enjoy their food and soak in the small town atmosphere. The new restaurant offers both buffet and menu dining with Cantonese and Szechuan dishes. It also boasts one of the brightest and most pleasant dining rooms for a restaurant, with a buffet service and menu with lots of variety.
Three-year-old Hailey Kautman was one of hundreds of local children at the Kinsmen Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning, March 23.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Now may be the time to try something new, Aries. You are not one to shy away from anything, but right now you're a bit apprehensive about things. Take a leap of faith.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, many people look to you as a leader, and they are wise to do so. You are especially trustworthy, and you will be asked to solve a few problems this week.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, there won't be much time to enjoy recreational activities this week, so you may have to find a new way to let loose. Rest assured there will be more time for fun down the road.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, a new opportunity comes your way but you're not quite sure if you're ready for such drastic changes. Take your time before making a final decision.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, no matter how hard you try, some people just can't see things from your point of view. Don't take this personally, as everyone is entitled to their own opinions.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, sometimes it seems like you have all of the answers, while at other times, you might not know how to approach a situation. Take some time to analyze your approach.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Feeling homesick, Libra? If so, make some post-holiday plans to visit with friends or family you didn't get a chance to see during the holidays. Enjoy this time spent with loved ones.
ANSWERS ON PAGE 17
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, you like to stay busy. But you sometimes feel overwhelmed with all that you have to do. Stop biting off more than you can chew and take things one task at a time.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, now is a good time to make resolutions and reconnect with distant friends. It is good to rekindle relationships and commit to spending more time with friends and family.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
After time away for the holidays, getting back into a routine can be challenging, Capricorn. But you like to stick to a schedule, and getting back on track is the way to do it.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, although you have many friends, you recently have only spent time with a select few. This week is a great time to reach out to those friends you haven't seen in awhile.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Your competitive juices will be flowing this week, Pisces. Enjoy the competitive atmosphere but don't take things too far.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
JANUARY 5
Bradley Cooper, Actor (39) JANUARY 6
Eddie Redmayne, Actor (32) JANUARY 7
Katie Couric, TV host (57) JANUARY 8
David Bowie, Singer (67) JANUARY 9
Kate Middleton, Dutchess (32) JANUARY 10
Rod Stewart, Singer (69) JANUARY 11
April - 2013
New local Gleaners group to help feed the hungry Based out of the Leamington/Kingsville area, the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners is the newest not-for-profit charity and is the second of its kind in all Ontario. What do Gleaners do? “The goal is to feed hungry people locally and internationally using leftover fresh produce. Our region is known for agriculture production, especially vegetables. That is why we feel confident that this is the best possible place to start a Gleaning operation,” stated Tina Quiring, one of the organizers and founding members of the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners.
UMEI Touring Choir performs in Pennsylvania
UMEI Christian High School’s Touring Choir is one of 15 Mennonite high school choirs that performed during the Mennonite Schools Council Choral Festival April 12-14.
The event was hosted by Christopher Dock Mennonite High School in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. The highlight of the weekend was a concert on Sunday, April 14 at Souderton Area High School featuring the combined choir of more than 500 voices.
Horticultural Society Members
Receive Volunteer Service Awards
Three members of the Leamington Horticultural Society have been recognized with Ontario Volunteer Service Awards for continuous years of commitment and dedicated service to an organization. The ceremony was held Friday night, April 12, at the Caboto Club in Windsor. Recipients are Nancy Robson (15 years service), Bev Gillespie (15 years service) and Eileen Wonnick (10 years service).
LDSS, KDHS students in cast of Les Misérables
The Ontario Secondary Teachers Association ‘work-torule’ policy last fall may have cancelled high school drama performances, but it didn’t stop the area’s youth from performing. Leamington District Secondary School drama teacher Joel Lewsaw and two other high school drama teachers from Essex County decided to pool the talent from across the county and create a student production without teacher involvement.
The three teachers – Joel, John and Joe – volunteered their time away from school and created Triple J Productions. “We didn’t want to go against the union, but we wanted to do a production, so we started Triple J Productions,” said Lewsaw.
Getty wins WESPY
Female Golfer of the Year Award
Leamington’s Alyssa Getty, 16, has won the 2013 WESPY Female Golfer of the Year Award at the 8th Annual WESPY (Windsor-Essex Sports Person of the Year) Banquet. The event was held Tues. Apr. 9 at the Caboto Club in Windsor. Getty made it as a top three finalist for the overall award out of 36 female athletes nominated from various sports.
May - 2013
Leamington’s movie theatre reopening with new owners, new look, new name Gina Facca, General Manager of Imagine Cinemas, has
been in Leamington overseeing the renovation of the former Star Theatre.
Leamington’s new Imagine Cinemas – Southpoint is set to open Friday, May 3 with two showings of three new movies. Opening night lineup includes Iron Man 3, Oblivion, and The Croods.
“After eight weeks of renovations, approximately $300,000 worth, we are getting ready to once again open our doors to the patrons of Leamington and the surrounding areas as Imagine Cinemas – Southpoint,” said Facca. Renovations include a completely new, state-of-the-art digital projection (featuring Canadian
Christie Digital projectors); brand new surround sound system, an addition of approximately 8 speakers per theatre; upgraded high-backed theatre chairs in 2 of the 3 theatres (the remaining theatre chairs were all repaired; upgraded concession area; and cosmetic upgrades like new paint, concession cabinets, lobby lighting, etc.
Tug Weld creates breakthrough cuke grader
A quicker, cheaper and more convenient way to grade mini cucumbers is now available thanks to a Leamington manufacturer. Tug Weld Manufacturing recently announced the creation of the Persian King Air Touch, a machine capable of grading 30,000 mini cucumbers (also known as Persian Kings) per hour with only four to six labourers.
The device measures five feet in width by 20 feet in length and features a carousel conveyor system that prevents the cucumbers from piling up at one end.
Shorebird Viewing Shelter officially opened at Hillman Marsh
Having long since designated an area where shorebirds can feel at ease, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has recently done the same for birding enthusiasts.
On Thursday, May 9, representatives of ERCA, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation, the Municipality of Leamington and financial supporters gathered at the Hillman Marsh Conservation Area for the dedication of the Shorebird Viewing Shelter.
ERCA built the shelter over the course of the past winter during times when ground conditions would permit construction.
Leamington United Church hosts 3rd annual Second Chance Treasures Fashion Show
The Leamington United Church hosted another successful fashion show on Sat. May 4. Organizers put a different spin on their fashion show by showcasing secondhand clothing, and the last two years were fortunate to include a prom section. This year there was also a Halloween section featuring some amazing costumes.
Synchronicity hairstylists did an amazing job with the models’ hair, and Kimberlyn Rosenfeld was incredible doing all the makeup and helping with the Halloween costume changes. MC for the evening was Bill Gay.
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TBT’S OFF SITE MUSIC SERIES
Join the contemporary jazzy sounds of Ian McGregor Smith and Friends on January 11, 2014 at The Bank Theatre’s Off-Site Music Series held at Leamington’s Knox Presbyterian Church. This exciting ensemble is a gathering of musical friends, both old and new, playing some favorite vocal and instrumental pieces. Come experience dynamic musical energy, featuring some new original material, some songs from Ian's cd’s and some cover songs. If you enjoy good music, then “Jazzed Up January” is a concert not to be missed! Performance time 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets $12 each at Guardian Drugs and The Lesson Lounge in Leamington, in Wheatley at The Party & Discount Store and in Kingsville at Rebel Cowboy Music.
Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre and Theatre Ensemble present the Leamington performances of “CALENDAR GIRLS” by Tim
Firth
at the Newly Renovated Bank Theatre 10 Erie Street South, Leamington
Evening Performances:
• Thursday February 13 at 7:30 pm / $20
• Spend Valentine's with the Calendar Girls on Friday, February 14 at 7:30 pm. Enjoy complementary refreshments at a Meet & Greet with the actors after the performance / $50 includes a $20 charitable donation receipt
• Saturday February 15 at 7:30 pm / $20
• Sunday February 16 at 7:30 pm / $20
Matinee Performances:
• Saturday February 15 at 2:00 pm / $20
• Sunday February 16 at 2:00 pm / $20
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OBITUARY
Muriel (nee Etherington) Collyer
Police seek identity of thieves
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Leamington is hoping the public can assist in identifying two males who were involved in the theft of an expensive welder from the TSC store in Leamington.
On December 21, 2013, Muriel Collyer was called into the Lord’s arms at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Ken (2013) for 66 years. Loving mother of Paul (Val) and Brad. Cherished grandmother to Amy (Derek), Heather (Joseph) and Kelly (Andrew). She held close to her heart 8 great grandchildren: Cameron, Emma, Jesse, Colin, Nathan, Philip, Todd and Christopher. Special aunt to Linda and Derek and their children Andrew and Stephen; Janet, Joyce, David, Phil and their families.
Muriel served the Lord faithfully throughout her life and will be missed. A special thank you to Margaret and Alyssa (P.S.W) for their support and care.
A private family graveside service was held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St. Leamington, ON (519)326-2631. If you so desire, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Online donations and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Mark Darowski
Mark Darowski, 47 years, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Campus.
Loving son of Irene and the late Henry Darowski (1999). Dear brother of Ken and Marisa, Christine and Ron Johns, and the late Deborah (1966). Dear uncle of Devin, Dillon and Karisa. Mark will be missed by his aunts, many cousins and friends.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, December 13.
Memorial Service to celebrate Mark’s life was held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 11 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Canadian Diabetes Association or Canadian Cancer Society. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Aiello Giuseppe
Giuseppe Aiello, 81 years, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at his home.
On December 18, just after 8 p.m., two unknown male suspects entered the TSC Store in Leamington. The two male suspects attended the welding section of the store.
The first male suspect picked up a plasma cutter power welder valued at $899.99 and attended the cashier’s desk. When the cashier was not looking, the suspect walked past the cashier, out the front doors without making an effort to pay.
The second suspect also attempted to leave the store without paying for a second welder but was confronted by the cashier and the property was returned. The second suspect left on foot.
The first suspect is described as being a white male, wearing blue jeans with a black shirt with a white emblem on the front of the shirt. He had black hair, was wearing a tan hat covering his head, a brown coat with black shoes. He was wearing a safety vest on the outside of his coat.
The second white male suspect is described as being approximately 20 years old, six-foot tall, with brown eyes, a slender build and a long face. He appeared to have acne on the right side of his face with possibly a birthmark. He was wearing light tan pants, a plaid shirt coat, a safety vest and a flat brimmed grey cap with a dark grey brim.
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person in these suspects. If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Leamington OPP Street Crimes Unit at 519-326-2455. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
Theft of diesel in Leamington
On December 2, Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers attended the 400 block of Talbot Street West in Leamington regarding the theft of gas.
Two unknown males had attended the diesel gas pumps and pumped $269.94 of diesel fuel into a large tank in the back of a dark blue Dodge Ram dual axle pickup truck. The truck also has a large toolbox in the rear and a large fuel storage tank strapped to the bed of the truck. The fuel was pumped into the storage tank by the suspect.
The first male (driver) is described as a white male, medium build, wearing a black jacket and a blue and white ball cap (white peak).
Beloved husband of Palma Aiello (nee Agosta). Dear father of Sal and Annette Aiello, Teresa and Frank Coppola, Marianne and Scott Kress. Loving grandfather of Pamela, Joey, Hanna, Joseph, Adam, Jolynn, Eric, Joel. Dear brother of Nicola Aiello (the late Sara), Italy and the late Caterina Aiello (Francesco Salmeri), and brother-in-law of Stefano Agosta (Carol). Giuseppe will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Giuseppe was a member of the Leamington Roma Club and was retired from the H.J. Heinz Co.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, December 20.
Funeral Mass to celebrate Giuseppe’s life was at St. Michael’s Church, 21 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 10 a.m. Entombment Erie Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Lung Association.
Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
The second male is described as a white male, heavier set, wearing jeans and a blue and white sweatshirt.
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the persons responsible for this crime. If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Leamington OPP Street Crimes Unit at 519-326-2455.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
Search warrant results in charges
The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Street Crimes Unit conducted a search warrant in Leamington on December 19.
Officers attended 3 Erie Street South in Leamington, also known as Leamington Buy, Sell and Trade where they discovered property, namely a fogger machine and amplifier, which had been reported stolen from a vehicle on November 17, 2013.
Officers arrested John SALES, age 44 of Leamington. He was charged with Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000. He will appear in a Leamington court on February 7, 2013.
June - 2013
Leamington Fair marks 165th year
The 165th annual Leamington Fair, marking nearly one and two-thirds centuries of paying homage to the local agricultural community, was yet another tremendous success.
M.D. Bennie sends message of hope to LDMH
A Grade 4 class from Margaret D. Bennie Public School has sent thousands of messages of hope, peace and healing to Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
As part of its literary studies course, the class of Christine Jeffery began reading the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes in September of last year, a story about a Japanese girl who fell ill after radiation exposure from the A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II.
Leamington basketball team earns silver in provincials
The 2013 Ontario Basketball Association season ended on a strong note for the juvenile Leamington Cougars.
The Cougars, led by head coach and Leamington Basketball Association president Mike Garganta, travelled to Niagara Falls over the May 24-26 weekend to wrap up the season with the OBA championships in the Division 8 category.
The tournament began on Friday with the first of two round-robin games in the six-team grouping. Leamington came out on top with a 53-27 victory over Toronto Triple Threat of Hanover, followed by a 47-44 loss to Malton/ Mississauga. Garganta explained that inaccuracy at the free throw line was the difference for the losing Cougars, who managed only 12 of 30 attempts.
French teacher retires after 34 years
The Queen of Peace family is saying ‘au revoir’ to Mme Reive. Antonia Reive, following a career of nearly threeand-a-half decades, is retiring as French teacher at the local Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board.
Reive closed the classroom door for the last time on Thursday, June 27 at Queen of Peace, the Leamington school where she has taught through her entire 34-year career.
July - 2013
Migrant worker baseball league introduced
Being several hundred kilometres from home is no reason to miss out on a season of baseball. Through the local Migrant Worker Community Program, a hardball league has been introduced to offshore seasonal workers throughout the Leamington area. Roughly 75 to 80 players have formed five teams, playing weekly games at 5 p.m. each Sunday at the Kinsmen Fields on Seacliff Drive.
First annual Gain Internal Peace Walkathon raises $11,000 for mental health program
Mary Scerbo’s son Giovanni, or Gio as his family and friends called him, died unexpectedly one year ago, July 21, 2012 at age 27. Gio was part of the dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) group at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor. The first walk-a-thon in his name was held on July 27. Approximately 250 people came to the Scerbo’s Leamington home to walk the 3 km course on Sunday and shared in the blessing of a commemorative serenity garden. The large turnout from across Windsor-Essex raised approximately $11,000.
Kelly songs in Country Music Hall of Fame
Leamington country musican Bob Kelly has been singing and plucking away for the past six decades, but it’s three that seems to be his lucky number. In May of last year, Kelly submitted three of his original songs for consideration to be inducted into the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame and after a screening process by the renowned organization’s board of directors, he discovered that all three were accepted. The songs are titled The Death of Mother Maybelle Carter, Country Hall of Fame and Don’t Let Tradition Die. The first is a tribute written about Maybelle Carter — mother of Johnny Cash’s wife June Carter — following her death in 1978.
Neighbours Helping Neighbours partners with Crime Stoppers
Neighbours Helping Neighbours and the Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers have joined forces to help improve safety and security in Leamington’s Mill Street area.
On Tuesday, July 9, a group of 15 to 20 volunteers canvassed NHN’s “Mill Street Neighbourhood” by handing out 900 flyers with information on how to report suspected criminal activity in the area and contacts for those interested in joining the area’s Neighbourhood Watch program.
Best Wishes from your families!
Jack & Nancy Moody wish to announce the recent marriage of their grandchildren. Chris de Jong to Heather
IRENE CARNEVALE
Brittany & Josh are excited to finally announce the arrival of their precious baby girl, Milaniah Irene, born Wednesday, December 11 at 8:28 p.m., weighing 10 lbs. 5 oz. 21 1/2” long. Proud first time grandparents are Rick & Pattie Woelk and Bruno & Kim Carnevale. Very proud Great-Opa Walter Woelk
are Great-Grandparents John & Ella Zeray and Great-Nonno & Nonna Antonio & Maria Carnevale.
August - 2013
100 years young
Annie Emerson celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday, July 31 at Erie Glen Manor. Annie and her late husband Joe Emerson farmed on Talbot Road, between Leamington and Wheatley. Along with fellow residents of Erie Glen, Annie celebrated her milestone birthday with her daughter Linda Tell and two grandsons. Annie also has two greatgrandsons.
Annie was especially proud of her certificate of congratulations from Queen Elizabeth II.
Getty named to Team Ontario for Canada Summer Games
Leamington’s Alyssa Getty, 16, was named to Team Ontario and competed at the Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec. She was selected to the team after the Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls Championship where she placed 5th overall out of 128 girls and took home the third place Juvenile Award.
Getty replaced Brogan Mckinnon, 18, of Mississauga, who withdrew due to an injury.
Alyssa joined Team Ontario members Samantha Spencer (age 17) of Georgetown, Grace Chung (18) of Richmond Hill, Carter Simon (17) of Sutton, Austin James (17) of Bath, and Jake McNaulty (18) of Port Perry. The team left August 10 with competition slated for August 14-17 at the Milby Golf Club in Sherbrooke.
Southwestern Ontario Gleaners feeding global and local hunger
The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners officially opened its food processing/dehydrating facility on Saturday, August 10. The local group of volunteers has been working for two years to get to this point and received the keys to their new home at 40 Industrial Lane, Leamington on June 1 of this year. The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners is only the 6th in Canada (3 in British Columbia) of its kind. In two months the group has refurbished this 10,000 square foot former fish processing plant into an ideal location for the Gleaners.
September - 2013
Debt message crosses Ontari-‘owe’
In the time it takes you to read this sentence, Ontario’s provincial debt will have increased by about $1,500. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation paid a visit to Leamington with the Ontario Debt Clock, an electronic, enclosed trailermounted screen with a digital readout displaying the province’s financial debt. The non-partisan organization’s 27th day of the 28-day tour began in Windsor on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 27 before making a late morning stop in Leamington en route to Chatham that afternoon.
Local fielder wins baseball gold with Team Ontario Leamington’s Keifer Quick has again helped his team strike gold in the Canadian Junior Baseball Championships. Playing in the outfield for the Tecumseh Thunder, Quick
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and his team made the trek to Dartmouth, N.S. for the annual national tournament, beginning with a 4-1 preliminary round victory over New Brunswick. Later that day, the Thunder downed the hosting Nova Scotia team 8-2. Through the last half of the preliminary schedule, Tecumseh cruised past PEI 10-3 on Aug. 17 followed by an 18-3 mercy win over Saskatchewan in four innings.
And they’re off!
Horse racing returns to Leamington
The race is on in Leamington. Representatives of the Lakeshore Horse Raceway Association and the Ontario Harness Horse Association have announced that the Leamington Fairgrounds will host four races. OHHA executive director and LHRA president Mark Williams led a press conference under the Fairgrounds grandstands declaring that the Leamington facility will host harness horse races for four consecutive Sundays starting Sunday, Sept. 22 with a 1 p.m. post time. The two groups originally set their sights on holding 10 races this year starting with the Leamington Fair on July 14, but an unforeseen length of time awaiting approval from provincial government groups turfed what would have been Races 2 through 6.
New
pavilion for Leamington
Fairgrounds
More visitors of the Leamington Fairgrounds will soon have it made in the shade. The Leamington and District Agricultural Society has installed a new 40 ft. by 100 ft. pavilion near the western end of the Fairgrounds’ Erie Street North property within close proximity to the neighbouring Petro Canada gas station. Plans for the structure have been in the works for a few years now and with the continued success and large turnouts for annual Leamington Fairs, the decision was made to make those plans a reality.
Leamington girl on national championship team
Jessica Jeffery and her U16 girls Team Ontario baseball squad have claimed revenge against their national neighbours. Jeffery, participating in her second consecutive Canadian U16 Girls Baseball Invitational Championships, helped Ontario capture gold against Team Quebec in the annual tournament this year, one year after falling to the same team in the event’s 2012 final.
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Noah Chacko of the Lightning avoids a Harrow block as he releases a shot at the Hawks’ basket during a WECSSAA Tier III senior boys basketball game at UMEI Monday, Dec. 16. The Lightning had a nine-point lead late in the third quarter, but allowed the Hawks to
Minor hockey amalgamation unanimously turned down
By Bryan Jessop
The Southpoint Minor Hockey Association will not be merging with Erie Northshore and Essex organizations.
All three OMHA minor hockey ‘A’ systems held a vote on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 18 to decide on whether or not to amalgamate into one ‘AA’ centre. Each of the three voted against the suggestion, formed as a potential solution to players in their respective catchment areas leaving to play travel hockey at a higher level.
score 17 points in the fourth quarter. UMEI lost 38-34. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Lightning hosted MichelGratton, who defeated their hosts 53-20. Chacko led his team with 13 points.
(SUN Photos)
In order for the vote to have passed, each of the three associations would have required a voter approval rate of two-thirds. Essex and Southpoint had similar splits between ‘yes’ and ‘no’ votes while Erie Northshore (Kingsville/ Harrow) leaned more heavily towards the ‘no’ option.
The following are turnout numbers and vote results per association:
• Southpoint; voter turnout – 193, yes – 75 (38.9
Derek Toews (left) of the Lightning reaches ahead to grab a loose ball during a WECSSAA Tier III senior boys basketball game against the Harrow Hawks Monday, Dec. 16.
Minor hockey amalgamation unanimously turned
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• Essex; voter turnout – 164, yes – 67 (40.9 per cent), no – 97 (59.1 per cent).
Each parent or legal guardian of a minor hockey player or players within the three associations was eligible to vote, including parents of local league and/or girls teams that wouldn’t have been affected by amalgamation. For Southpoint, a sum of between 800 and 900 members were allowed to vote. Southpoint Minor Hockey Association president Greg Dries explained that he was hoping for a turnout of at least 100.
“I’m happy with the number of people who voted,” he said. “I knew not everybody would be able to make it.”
Dries explained that as expected, most voters were the parents of travel players. From prior ‘town hall’ style meetings, the top concern among parents was the amount of travel that would have been required in an amalgamated system to attend games and practices.
“Some of the games and practices would still have been in Southpoint, but a lot would have been in Essex, Kingsville and Harrow too,” Dries said.
Dries believes that Erie Northshore voters were more opposed to amalgamation as a whole because they’ve al-
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ready endured a recent merger between Kingsville and Harrow systems and that the player number situation is not as dire as it is in Southpoint. Had Southpoint reached a two-thirds approval rate while Erie Northshore voted ‘no’, Essex would have held a second vote on whether or not to pursue a twoassociation amalgamation with the Capitals.
Despite the rejection of a new Essex-Erie Northshore-Southpoint association, Dries and other minor hockey representatives in the area have not given up on a future merger to bolster player numbers.
“A ‘no’ vote really just defers what will eventually happen, unless there is a population boom with an increased number of travel players,” Dries said. “For now, we’ll just make the best of it and try to move forward.”
Dries said the likelihood of another amalgamation vote next year is unlikely, but the possibility exists for another attempt within the next two to three seasons.
“It depends on how fast things fall apart,” he explained. “Time will tell.”
Currently, travel numbers in Southpoint are critically low from Select 7 to peewee major divisions, with bantam minor and major teams also experiencing shorter than normal rosters. With 1996 as the SMHA’s biggest birth year, major midget numbers in the SMHA are in the comfortable range.
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Once players reach the peewee minor age, they can try out for centres of higher population designations such as ‘AA’ Belle River or ‘AAA’ Windsor through the Ontario Hockey Federation’s nonresidential player legislation. Dries noted that with the Leamington-Wheatley area’s most skilled players playing outside the Southpoint system, Capitals teams become less competitive. Frustrated by losing seasons, he explained that would-be travel players are either opting to play in the local league system or quit playing hockey altogether.
And now, here are some upcoming recreation events at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex…
Our 3 month New Year’s Shape-Up Membership Special is now on sale! This membership gives you access to all the recreational swim times, the walking & jogging track, core fitness and aquafitness classes, the weightroom and cardio areas, person racquetball and squash times plus public skating! On sale until January 31.
Free Tim Horton’s Skates -will be offered from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm on the following dates at the UNICO arena:
• Thursday, January 2
• Friday, January 3
The Windsor Express professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball League of Canada will playing a charity game at the Complex against the Thursday Night Men’s League Allstars on Friday, January 31 at 7:00 pm. Prior to that, at 5:00 pm, LDSS will play CCSS in Senior Boys WECSSAA action! Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors (65+) and children 5 & under are free of charge. There will be a half-time dunk contest and 3-point shooting contest, door prizes and more! Tickets will go on sale Monday, January 6. Net proceeds to benefit the United Way Centraide of Windsor-Essex County and the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program.
The Complex is here for all your recreation
reduction! Happy Holidays from all the staff at the Leamington
My Christmas sports wish list
Dear Santa,
Please let it be known that this letter was written six days before Christmas. The fact that its hitting the streets eight days late doesn’t really matter since it would be impossible to grant all these wishes on Christmas Day anyway. I’ve tried my best to be a good reporter this year, although I’ll admit that I’ve butchered the spelling of a few names. In my defense, I’ve seen multiple spellings of “Del Brocco” and until very recently, had no idea which one was accurate and I’ve continually forgotten to ask Matteo after every football and hockey game in 2013 (could you please send me a better memory for Christmas too?).
Anyway, here I go in no particular order. It’s now 2014, which marks the 10-year anniversary of the year someone other than Essex or Belle River won the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ championship. Could you please help make it someone else this year, preferably the Wheatley Sharks? They’ve worked hard this year and deserve it.
It might also be worth mentioning that as far as the whole “naughty and nice” thing goes, they’ve accumulated the second-lowest number of total penalty minutes in the league as of the moment I wrote this letter. Blenheim has fewer, but they’ve played one less game and the Sharks have been the victims of a few questionable calls through their first 27 games. Just sayin’.
While I’m on the topic of local junior hockey, how about doing the same for the Leamington Flyers? They’ve also worked hard and much like the Sharks, they’re due. They’re a couple notches lower on the innocent list as far as total penalty minutes go, but they’ve also been the target of overzealous officiating from time to time.
Moving along, it would be great if you could perhaps use some of your renowned influence to convince minor hockey players to play within the confines of their own system despite the attraction of playing at a higher level. Since the amalgamation thing didn’t pan out for Southpoint, Essex and Erie Northshore, it would be nice if those systems could hold onto their top players at all age levels.
This one might be a bit of a stretch, but for the 2014 OFSSA ‘AA’ boys soccer tournament, could you set up a Cardinal Carter versus Leamington gold medal final? That would be awesome. You can pick the winner — either way, it’d be one for the history books.
While we’re on the topic of soccer, how about some permanent washrooms/change rooms for the Leamington Soccer Complex? Nothing super-fancy, just something to make the facility a bit more user friendly for spectators and players alike.
In keeping with the local sports facilty theme, some better lighting and more heat for Unico Arena would be nice. It’s a practical little rink that makes the most of a small space, but it’s colder and darker than a cave in the top of the Himalayan mountains.
Also, I’d like a new rival for my Montreal Canadiens. The Leafs haven’t been cutting it lately, so I’d like to see the return of the Que-
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bec Nordiques. Please feel free to remove the Panthers from Florida if that’s what it takes to make it happen. While you’re at it, don’t hesitate to yank the Coyotes out of Arizona and put them in Hamilton where they belong. The Leafs and Sabers will eventually get over it and the residents of Glendale will be happy to have the financial burden off their shoulders. If Gary Bettman tries to intervene, just run him over with your reindeer and sleigh. That would be a gift for all Canadian fans. While we’re on the topic of the Canadiens, how about a power forward who needs not come with a ‘Caution: Extremely Fragile’ label on his jersey?
Moving along, it would also be great if you could float the Municipality of Chatham-Kent about $60 million or so for a new OHL-capable arena. I really think your assistance is needed on this one, since a lot of people are psyched about the idea of welcoming the Erie Otters but not so psyched about the hefty tax hike that would be required to make it happen (not that I or anyone else could blame them).
Thanks, Santa, much appreciated. Hope you had a great Christmas season!
P.S. — how about another crack at an AHL team for Windsor? Just puttin’ it out there.
BRYAN JESSOP
Jessop’s Journal
Monitha Leng of the Lions and a L’Essor opponent reach for the ball as it descends directly over the net during a WECSSAA Tier II junior girls volleyball match at LDSS Tuesday, Dec. 17. The point was given to L’Essor, as Leng stepped over the centre line. The Lions were swept by set scores of 25-19, 25-21 and 25-10. The match was the last of the calendar year for the Lions, who will return to action at home on Tuesday, Jan. 14 against Walkerville. The following senior match-up ended in a 2-1 L’Essor win — the Lions won the first set 25-18, but lost the next two 25-22 and 25-15.
Cardinal Carter’s Nicole Youssef spikes the ball toward the Catholic Central half of the court during a WECSSAA Tier II senior girls volleyball match hosted by the Cougars. The hosts swept the three sets by scores of 25-16, 25-19 and 25-22, bringing their match record to 4-0 and their set record to 11-1. The Cougars are in second place among 12 teams. The Cardinal Carter junior girls also swept the Comets that day, winning by scores of 25-14, 27-25 and 8-26.
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JANUARY 7, 8 & 9 - The art of Taoist Tai Chi™ is an effective natural way to restore and maintain your health. If you are interested in learning how to reduce your stress level, improve your circulation and balance, as well as increase your strength and flexibility please attend one of the three following free open houses: Dates: Tuesday January 7 or Thursday January 9 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or Wednesday January 8 from 6:30 to 7:30
p.m. At Leamington United Church, 9 John Street, next to library. For more info call Eugene Ryzer, 519-255-9744.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Make a New Year's Resolution to save lives. It only takes on hour to provide this life-saving gift. Walk-ins welcome or call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 - Voices of Youth in Community Meeting in the Heinz Arena meeting room at the Leamington Recreation Complex. Meetings are 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. All youth ages 14-24 are welcome to join. For more information contact Wanda 519-733-8983 ext. 22 or email wrodrigues@accesscounty.ca.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 - Shooters Photography Club will meet 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., at Colasanti's Tropical Gardents, 1550 Rd. 3E, Ruthven, Willow Room food court. Use west parking. Visit facebook.com for more meeting and club info, search Shooters Photography Club, or contact George Schiefer 519-733-5055 or gshiefer@cogeco.ca. Everyone welcome.
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First half of curling season almost over
By Gordon Wonnick
It is hard to believe that the first half of the curling season is almost over.
The Sun Parlour Curling Club is again enjoying a good season, although they would like to have a bigger rise in membership. Compared to other clubs in the region they are doing quite well, in particular the Senior section of the club.
The senior fun league on Tuesday afternoon has a full compliment most weeks and Sturling on Thursday mornings (which is mostly seniors) is operating at capacity. The Sturling league could easily be expanded if there was an influx of participants.
Again this year, many of the curling teams have taken part in area bonspiels with a great deal of success. Due to some communication breakdown, I have not reported on the various events. We will begin again in the new year.
Recently the team of Dave Moncur, Will Patkau, Joe Drummond and Bob Keene won the right to represent the region in the provincial Masters Competition which will be held in Gravenhurst. Congratulations, guys, and keep going. This competi-
tion is for men 60 and over. I will keep you posted. Also, the team of Gord Ellis, Ron Kettle, Lionel Aasen and Doug Uyesugi recently won the right to represent our region in the provincial Grand Masters competition to be held in Thornhill in March. This competition is for curlers
70 plus. We wish them well, and again I will keep you posted. Plans are currently underway for the mixed two-day bonspiel and also the Don Emerson Memorial senior 55 plus bonspiel. More info on these events next time. We wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.
SMOKEY�ROBINSON Thursday, January 16
JOHN�PINETTE Wednesday, January 22
COLLECTIVE�SOUL WITH�SPECIAL�GUEST� ED�KOWALCZYK Friday, January 24
BARENAKED�LADIES Thursday, February 6
ERIC�BURDON�&� THE�ANIMALS Saturday, February 15
MELISSA�ETHERIDGE Friday, February 21
GEORGE�LOPEZ Friday, February 28
BLOOD�SWEAT�&�TEARS FEATURING�BO�BICE Friday, March 7
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TRAVIS�TRITT�AND� THE�CHARLIE�DANIELS�BAND Friday, March 14
DANNY�BHOY Saturday, March 22
TRISHA�YEARWOOD Friday, April 11
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BILL�MAHER Sunday, April 27
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Flyers snap losing streak
By Bryan Jessop
The Leamington Flyers didn’t play a full 60 minutes in their latest home game, but only because it wasn’t an option.
The Flyers put an end to a five-game losing skid Thursday, Dec. 19 with a 5-1 victory against the Lambton Shores Predators in a penaltyand misconduct-infested contest that ended with nearly 200 minutes of infractions assessed to the two Western Conference teams. Officials called the game off after a Predators player was given a two-minute cross checking penalty and a simultaneous 10minute misconduct — an ejection that completely emptied the visitors’ bench with the exception of back-up goalie Justin Tugwell.
The much-needed victory put a four-point cushion between the Flyers and third-place London Nationals and narrowed the distance between Leamington and first-place LaSalle by the same amount. Of the five losses between Dec. 3 and Dec. 12, head coach Tony Piroski explained that the only truly disappointing performance by his team was a 7-2 Dec. 5 loss to the Chatham Maroons.
“We were definitely snake-bit for a while,” he said. “We had some players missing games with exams, others with injuries and there were goal scorers who just weren’t putting the puck in the net — there were a number of factors.”
The Dec. 19 victory against the Predators was dominated by the Flyers from start to finish, although it took nearly 18-and-a-half minutes to solve Lambton Shores goalie Justin Fazio. Dylan Seguin, swarming around the Preds’ slot after taking a feed from Alex Seguin, released a waist-high wrist shot that cleanly beat Fazio and found the back of the net with 95 seconds remaining in the first frame.
Having only 18 shots to deal with, Flyers goalie Trevor Wheaton also contributed to the win with an assist on the first-period goal, allowing him to finish the night with more points than all but three of the Predators.
Leamington’s 12-4 shots advantage of the opening 20 minutes was widened by an even greater margin for the second period, where they peppered Fazio
piling up, the Predators’ penalty box eventually held more skaters than the team’s bench. The four officials converged briefly before calling the game with 1:41 on the clock and an empty Lambton Shores bench.
“Our work ethic was really good last night,” Piroski said of his team’s effort. “We played a hard, aggressive game.”
Leamington wracked up 92 penalty and misconduct minutes on 26 infractions while Lambton Shores tallied 95 minutes on 27 calls. The Flyers outshot their guests 50-18 while going one for eight on the power play. The Preds’ success rate on the man advantage was one for seven.
with 26 while allowing Wheaton to handle six. The middle stanza was also the most penalty-filled, with 27 infractions assessed to the two teams, including multiple fighting majors and misconducts.
The Flyers proved less distracted by the series of dust-ups, as they added three more goals to their lead before the second buzzer sounded. Alex Seguin chipped in with the game winner by stealing the puck from under Fazio and tapping it over the goal line during a Leamington power play. David Dalby and Nathan Opblinger were credited with assists. Windsor ‘AAA’ affiliate player Anthony Salinitri, playing his first game in a Flyers jersey, added the first insurance goal by sending a Dylan Seguin rebound under Fazio and into the net with another assist going to Tony Spidalieri. The goal came 28 seconds after the game winner.
Spidalieri added to the lead with 2:19 showing on the game clock with a high shot that took a peculiar bounce off the back of the Preds’ netminder and into his net. The unassisted tally was Spidalieri’s ninth of the 2013-14 campaign.
The Flyers will play the remainder of the 2013-14 season without veteran forward Jared Dennis, who was traded to the Maroons for financial considerations. The transaction was mutually agreed upon by Dennis and the Flyers coaching staff.
“It gives Jared a chance to be in a role he might not get into in Leamington,” said Piroski. “There were no hard feelings at all — it was a good fit for him.”
The next Flyers game was played at home Sunday, Dec. 22 against the Sarnia Legionnaires. Due to holiday hours, results were not available by press deadline.
Lambton Shores finally eluded Wheaton with a shot during a five-on-three advantage early in the third when Kyler Keating unleashed a screened wrist shot from the point.
Kyle Shaw finished the scoring with a unique breakaway shot, casually pushing the puck into the lower right corner with only his left hand on the stick, just before he reached the Lambton Shores crease. Alex Seguin drew his second assist and third point of the game on the goal.
With game ejections, 10minute misconducts, double minors and five-minute majors
rest of the west
On Wednesday, Dec. 18, LaSalle doubled St. Thomas 4-2 while Strathroy handed a 3-1 loss to London.
While the Flyers were hosting Lambton Shores, the St. Marys Lincolns surprised the Sarnia Legionnaires with a win by the same 5-1 score. December 20 to Dec. 27 results were not available by the holiday press deadline.
Blaine Bechard of the Flyers prepares to deliver a punch to Cleo Gubbles of the Predators during one of several simultaneous fights during the second period of a Thursday, Dec. 19 game at Heinz Arena. The Flyers won 5-1. (Sun photo)
Tony Spidalieri eyes up a rebound after the Predators’ Justin Fazio makes a save in the first period of a GOJHL game at Heinz Arena Thursday, Dec. 19. Spidalieri scored an unassisted goal in the penalty-filled game, won 5-1 by the Flyers. (Sun photo)
Alex Seguin keeps an eye on the puck after being hauled to the ice in front of the Lambton Shores net during a GOJHL game at Heinz Arena Thursday, Dec. 19. Seguin had a goal and two assists in his team’s 5-1 victory. (Sun photo)
October - 2013
Nick Tiessen surprised with first Youth Volunteer Award
Nick Tiessen thought he was attending a community event with his parents Tim and Ursula Tiessen, but the surprise was on him when he was named the first Youth Volunteer at the Municipality of Leamington’s 2013 Volunteer Recognition Reception. “I was very surprised. My parents kept telling me come for a free meal,” he said. Nick, 17, shares his musical talent at many different fundraisers and concerts in the community. He enjoys singing and acting in local theatre productions as well as at Leamington District Secondary School where he is a Grade 12 student. Nick shares his time and talent with the community. He also manages to tutor and work four part-time jobs, while manintaining a 90 per cent average at school.
Brief horse racing season ends with a bang!
The Lakeshore Horse Racing Association and Leamington and District Agricultural Society have made a convincing argument in their combined effort to bring harness horse racing back to Essex County. The three follow up races were equally as successful and well-attended as the kickoff date of Sunday, Sept. 22 and from a gambling revenue perspective, even more so. Weeks 1 through 3 — Sunday races from Sept. 22 to Oct. 6 — brought in between $21,000 to $24,000 in wagers spent while the abbreviated season finale on Sunday, Oct. 13 generated $41,112 in bets.
Mastronardi named Ontario’s Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Mastronardi Produce President and CEO Paul Mastronardi has been named Ontario’s 2013 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year; Food & Beverage Category Winner. Entrepreneur of the Year celebrates the contribution and spirit of entrepreneurs everywhere. The Canadian program is in its 20th year of honoring the country’s most impressive entrepreneurs from all areas of business.
“I’m extremely honored to be selected as EY Entrepreneur of the Year Food & Beverage Category Winner,” said Paul Mastronardi. “This is a fantastic network of business-oriented individuals who support each other and share ideas and inspiration and I’m proud to be a part of that.”
November
- 2013
ABCD is for Down
Local author Cindy Lasi kicked off Down Syndrome
Awareness Week, Nov. 1 - 7, with the release of her book, ABCD is for Down. This is her first book, and focuses on the abilities of Down Syndrome children, and features No Limit Noah as its main character. The book beautifully illustrates how Noah has so many abilities. “In a First World country, having Down Syndrome is just another difference,” said Lasi.
Chamber of Commerce
Excellence in Food Service Award
Gilligan’s first opened in April 1990 in Windsor. It soon expanded into Tecumseh in 1998 and in 2000 a third franchise was opened in Leamington. As of July 1, 2010, the current manager of the Leamington location assumed ownership of the
franchise. Chad and Dana Robinson took a step forward in their entrepreneurial endeavour as the newest owners and operators of a Gilligan’s franchise. Gilligan’s, best known for its burgers, also has a menu with something for everyone and a large selection of beer on draft.
Ninaber wins World Powerlifting Championships
Adrian Ninaber, Kingsville resident and pastor of Leamington’s Calvary Fellowship Baptist Church, has once again lifted his way to the top. Entered in the 55- to 59-year-old, 110 kg weight class, Ninaber hoisted 220 kg (485 lbs.) in the squat, 160 kg (352 lbs.) in the bench and 265 kg (585 lbs.) in the dead lift for a world record-breaking 645 kg (1,422 lbs.) in the unequipped classification.
Heinz Leamington to shut down by June 2014 Fears and concerns for H.J. Heinz’s Leamington facility have proven justified, as the company announced the closure of its Leamington location. The announcement came just over three months after a round of layoffs took place for Canadian and American Heinz locations including Leamington. At the same time, the company, purchased earlier this year by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital, declared the closure of two American locations.
$200,000 in funding announced
Leamington’s Heinz workers are hoping that a visit from the premier of Ontario translates into a ‘Wynne-win’ situation for their futures beyond June of next year. Kathleen Wynne visited Windsor’s Caboto Club and then the Leamington municipal office on Friday, Nov. 22 in response to the announcement of a June, 2014 closure of the local Heinz factory that employs 740 full-time workers.
December - 2013
Local Tim Hortons team wins provincials
Reaching the national level of the Tim Cup Challenge may have been a ‘steep’ hill to climb, but proved an attainable goal for a local team of Tim Hortons employees. Taylor Ives, Gina Geauvrea, Olivia Pallotta and Erika Verissimo followed up on their district championship of the second
annual nation-wide competition by winning the provincials in Ottawa and participating in the national championships, also held in the Canadian capital. The team, self-dubbed ‘Steeped Team’, won $4,000 for their efforts in addition to another $1,000 per member for a sum of $2,000 each.
Leamington employees united in taking pay freeze Non-union workers with the Municipality of Leamington added their support to their employer by turning down an already approved pay increase. The annual economic adjustment report came to Council on Monday, December 9. The non-union employees include summer students, crossing guards, parttime employees and members of Council.
St. Louis School shares true meaning of Christmas Students at St. Louis Catholic School in Leamington showed their true Christmas spirit. Students and teachers were asked to give what they could, and staff also asked students not to give presents to teachers, but instead to donate to a family who needed help. The following message (in part) was sent out: “As you are aware, Heinz has announced the closure of the Leamington plant as of June 2014. While this has had an impact on many, many members of our community, there is one family in particular that has been especially hard hit. The Andre family has had many serious struggles. Their eldest daughter Aubri was diagnosed with two kinds of leukemia in the last few months and her father, Phil Andre, is an employee of Heinz and will be losing not only his job, but also his much needed benefits.” As a result, St. Louis school gave more than $5,500 to the Andre family.
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The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will consider By-law 2-2014, being a by-law to establish water rates, sewage service areas and sewage rates. By-law 2-2014 consolidates certain provisions of By-law 58-2007, as amended; increases the water rate to include any increase to the wholesale rate imposed by the Union Water Supply System; and establishes new sewage service areas and sewage rates for greenhouses and foreign worker housing.
By-law 2-2014 will be considered by Council at its Regular Meeting to be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Unico Community Centre, 37 Beech St., Kingsville.
Anyone wishing to appear before Council to speak to this matter may advise the Clerk in writing not later than 12:00 noon on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.
Comments which are made at the meeting or in writing will become part of the public record which is available for anyone to view on the Town of Kingsville website.
this 17th day of December, 2013.
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Happy New Year!
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COMING EVENTS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will be holding a Perch Dinner on Friday, January 10 at St. Michaelʼs Church Hall, Leamington, from 4:306:30 p.m. $10 per person. ja1-8
NOTICE
ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE
NOTICE TO: ORLINTER MAURICO GARCIA
A CASE HAS BEEN STARTED AGAINST YOU IN COURT AT 200 Chatham Street East, Windsor, Ontario N9A 2W3
The next court date is January 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. or as soon as possible at that time, Courtroom #5.
The court may make an order in this case that may affect your rights. You can get more information about this case from the court office at address above.
You may also get information about this case from :
Karen M. Robertson
Barrister and Solicitor
200-176 University Ave. West Windsor, Ontario N9A 5P1
Tel: 519-252-1123
IF YOU DO NOT COME TO COURT, AN ORDER MAY BE MADE WITHOUT YOU AND BE ENFORCED AGAINST YOU. C883320
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All creditors and others having claims against the Estate of LONI GERDA VOLCKAERTlate of Leamington, Ontario who died October 27, 2013 must send particulars of their claims to Linda Tiessen, Estate Trustee with Will c/o C. OWEN SPETTIGUE PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION,Barrister and Solicitor, 57 Talbot Street East, P.O. Box 327, Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W3 before the 15th day of January, 2014, after which date the assets of the deceased will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have then been received.
