Local group purchasing Flyers
By Bryan Jessop
After a memorable eight-year run, Leamington business owner Abe Fehr has decided to sell the Leamington Flyers.
The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League Junior ‘B’ team is being purchased from Fehr by a group of five businessmen from across Essex County, including Jason Melo, Dan Jancevski, Cam Crowder, David Halliwill and Craig Mahon. The two sides began discussing the sale of the Flyers about two weeks ago, shortly after the team’s playoff run ended in a seven-game Western Ontario Conference semifinal loss to the St. Thomas Stars.
Fehr explained that he has been considering selling the team for about the past year and decided to pursue the sale after finding the quintet of established businessmen.
“Everything came together very quickly,” Fehr said. “I haven’t had the time for it lately and I’ve been wanting to do some other things. I haven’t had the drive for it — running the team takes a lot of work. I’ve found the right group of guys to take over the team.”
The two sides of the agreement are not disclosing the agreed upon sale price of the team, which Fehr noted wasn’t his top priority in finding a buyer.
“Having the team stay in Leamington was always my main concern,” he said.
Fehr and his brother Jake purchased the community-owned team that was operated by a board of directors in 2010 and about six years later, Abe purchased his sibling’s share of the team. In that time, the Flyers made four consecutive appearances in the Western Ontario Conference finals, claiming Weir Cup championships in 2014 — the first in franchise history — and again in 2015. Fehr was nominated as the winner of the Windsor Essex Sports Person of the Year
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Funding to help park reach new ‘heights’
By Bryan Jessop
Thanks to a multi-million dollar investment from Parks Canada, Point Pelee visitors won’t require feathers and wings for a bird’s eye view of the nation’s southern tip.
A combined sum of $5.5 million has been earmarked for two major upcoming projects at Point Pelee National Park, which has already undergone a lengthy list of upgrades including a refurbished Visitor Centre, a breakwall to protect beach property from erosion and the ongoing Savannah habitat restoration program. Through federal infrastructure program funding, the Marsh Boardwalk and its observation tower will be treated to renovations valued at $4 million. The two major components of the project will include replacing the supports for the boardwalk’s stationary half and removing the tower’s wooden stairs in favour of steel replacements.
The ‘floating’ half of the boardwalk will remain untouched, but at an age of more than 50 years, the stationary or ‘docked’ 500 metre section will receive a new metal substructure.
“The project will be very low impact, which is nice,” explained Parks Canada project coordinator Dan Dufour. “There’ll be no need to bring any heavy machinery in there. Even when the project is going on, it shouldn’t impact access for visitors too much.”
Dufour noted that the $5.5 million improvements will essentially be a summertime project that begins at the end of May. While construction of the boardwalk’s new substructure is taking place, visitors will walk the ‘floating’ section’s half kilometre and back rather than the entire walkway’s one kilometre loop. Once that area’s section of the project is complete, the boardwalk’s tower will sit upon an island linked to the parking lot area by a gravel causeway.
“It’ll be a nice adddition that’s better for the ecology of the marsh,” Dufour explained while also noting that the boardwalk’s entire surface will still be wood once the improvements are done.
Visitors to the marsh will be able to park in the nearby Northwest Beach lot and will still be able to rent canoes from Friends of Point Pelee during the construction process.
Further south, plans are in the works to build a new 24-metre/80-foot tall observation tower west of the shuttle service’s drop off area. The tower will feature three platforms and be situated about 500 metres from the tip. Reaching upwards two-and-a-half times higher than the Marsh Boardwalk’s tower, the new structure will allow guests to reach the same altitude that most hawks prefer to fly at when arriving at the park.
“People have been aware of erosion problems at the tip for quite some time,” explained Dufour. “Some will recall that there used to be a deck with a bench and a telescope out there, but with loose land, we haven’t been able to offer that experience in recent times. Soon, people will be able to experience Canada’s most southern point in a very exciting way.”
Before specific plans for the new tower were in place, Parks Canada staff used a portable skylift device to assess the views from its future location at different heights. It was decided that 24 metres/80 feet was ideal, as that particular elevation will allow guests to look over the region’s 60-foot tall hackberry trees.
From the top, visitors will also be able to see Wheatley, urban Leamington and to the south, the northern shore of Pelee Island. For those who cannot access the tower, it’s top will include a camera that can be remotely controlled from the base. It is not yet known if the camera will be hooked up to a webcam.
Parks Canada interpretive coordinator Karen Harris explains the purpose of an experiment to a group of Grade 4 St. Louis Catholic Elementary School students at Point Pelee National Park’s Marsh Boardwalk during the spring of 2015.
The boardwalk is slatted for improvements through a federal government funding project of $5.5 million at Point Pelee in honour of the park’s 100th anniversary.
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ERCF celebrates 40 years of conservation success
The Essex Region Conservation Foundation (ERCF) celebrated their 40th Annual General Meeting with an overview of four decades of enriching the region as the Place for Life.
“Since 1977, thanks to you – our supporters and partners – we have accomplished so much,” said Susan Stockwell Andrews, President of the Foundation. “The legacy that we have collectively created for this region is truly something we should all be proud of and celebrate. Over the past 40 years, we have created over 80 kilometres of connected greenways, supported the planting of more than 6 million trees, protected some of the precious and vulnerable tracts of our region’s natural heritage, and have helped more than 350,000 young people connect with nature through conservation education.”
Highlights from 2017 were presented, including the launch of the Foundation’s Place for Life fundraising campaign, the opening of the Cypher Systems Group Greenway and the creation of the Rotary (1918) Centennial Hub. In 2017, the Foundation raised over $900,000 in support of conservation initiatives across the region.
The Reid family was recognized with the 2017 Clifford Hatch Award for Outstanding Individual Contributions. In 2008 they established the David & Margaret Reid Nature Fund, dedicated to wildlife, habitat preservation and restoration in the Harrow area, while promoting environmental stewardship with the youth of our community. A $50,000 donation was made to the Foundation to establish this donor-advised fund.
Over the course of a decade, this contribution supported a number of community plantings at schools in Harrow, the creation of the Harrow Rain Garden and several wetlands. In 2017, in conjunction with the Place for Life campaign, the Reids announced that $15,000 from this fund would be used over the next 3 years to ensure that the young people of the region are provided with opportunities to connect with nature through ERCA’s Outdoor Education program.
“Connecting young people to nature and the outdoors is one of the greatest challenges of our times,” said Richard
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Wyma, Executive Director. “The importance of ensuring our young people connect with nature through outdoor education cannot be overstated.”
The Ontario Trillium Foundation was presented the Essex Region Conservation Foundation Award for Outstanding Corporate Contribution, in recognition of its longstanding partner in helping to make the region the Place for Life.
“Like us, the Ontario Trillium Foundation cares about healthy and vibrant communities, and has created significant opportunities for positive community change,” said Wyma. “In 2017, our region was fortunate to receive a contribution of $250,000 through its Ontario 150 Fund. This investment allowed the entire 50-plus kilometres of the Chrysler Canada Greenway to be resurfaced. This project significantly improves accessibility for trail users, fosters active people, supports a healthy and sustainable environment, and connects people by building inclusive and engaged communities.”
A full copy of the Foundation’s 2017 Annual Report can be found at www.essexregionconservation.ca
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Chris Reid (left), representing the Reid family, and Dan Allen, Chair, Local Grant Review Team, Ontario Trillium Foundation, received awards at the Essex Region Conservation Foundation’s 40th Annual General Meeting.
RIB’S RAMBLINGS
Mark Ribble
April showers bring long hours… of hockey
With the NHL playoffs just around the corner, the warm weather can’t be too far behind.
The march to the Stanley Cup usually starts with moderate temperatures and ends in the summer warmth, so as much as the players and fans look forward to the playoffs, the non-fans can take solace in the fact that as the playoffs progress, so will the weather.
After years of futility, my Leafs have made it to the post-season dance two years in a row. As of this writing, it looks like they’ll be playing Tampa Bay in the first round. The big bad Bruins are still a possible opponent, so we’ll see how far that goes.
While I was somewhat optimistic last year as the surprise Leafs took on Washington, this year I’m a little more guarded, mainly because Tampa spent the entire season atop the Eastern division, and they have a goaltender that seems almost unbeatable.
With just two Canadian teams heading to the playoffs, you have to wonder what happened to the Edmonton Oilers this year.
After years of finishing low and drafting high, it appeared that 2017 was going to be their year, as they came within a hair of the conference finals.
With arguably the best player in the world in Connor McDavid, the Oilers were poised to do great things this season, but they fell short of the playoffs once again.
In fact, they fell way short, sitting over 20 points out of the final wildcard spot in the west. You would think that drafting that high for so many years would put them in a great spot.
But it seems they’ve either been impatient with those choices, or they just couldn’t afford such an influx of talent on the payroll.
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2007’s Sam Gagner, 2008’s Jordan Eberle and Magnus Paajarvi from 2009 are no longer with the team. The 2010 first overall pick from the Windsor Spitfires, Taylor Hall, is now plying his trade in New Jersey and is in the MVP discussions this year.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who was taken first overall in 2011, is still hanging on with Edmonton, but 2012 first overall pick, Nail Yakupov is now playing in Colorado.
They seem to have been able to hold on to their latest crop of draft picks, from Darnell Nurse to McDavid to Jesse Puljujarvi and Leon Draisaitl.
Imagine the powerhouse that the Oilers would be if they’d been able to keep all of those first-rounders in the fold.
I can only hope that the Leafs don’t find themselves in a similar financial bind when the contracts of Matthews, Marner and Nylander are due for renewal. Let’s hope someone is counting the beans of the future so that they don’t befall the same fate as the Oilers.
So that’s enough about the Oilers and their woes. The Canucks, Flames, Senators and Canadiens have all had dismal seasons and all of them would have killed for that many picks in the first round, and most likely managed them a lot better.
So Canada’s hockey hopes land firmly on the shoulders of the Maple Leafs in the East and the Jets in the West. How refreshing.
There was talk on TV Saturday night about a possible Toronto-Winnipeg final but that’s a very large pipe dream that really has no merit, based on what I’ve seen this season.
Of course, they say the playoffs are a totally new season so anything can happen and probably will. Just not that.
I’ll be happy if each of the Canadian teams makes it past the first round. That, they say, will be progress.
A fast yet different pace is refreshing
We didn’t have any green beer on St Patty’s Day, however, I feel the luck o’ the Irish was with us when a plane delivered Chef Denaldo Bain to take over cooking for the next couple of weeks!
In very short time you find out a whole lot about each other while working in a kitchen together. Perhaps this is why my Nana Hogg always encouraged me to help out in the kitchen. Whether it was peeling a vegetable or drying dishes, whether silent or in conversation, there was an exchange of thoughts.
Denaldo, who looks about 28, is in fact 38 years old! He was recommended to us through a real estate person that the owner of the island knows in Nassau. His website doesn’t showcase the most healthy food, but after speaking with him regarding this, he sent me pictures showcasing some of his more wholesome fair. It would be a lot easier for me if you could just put a chef into a mold and know that you are getting pretty much the same thing each time. However, this would be like cloning an artist. Food, like a piece of art, would become predictable and boring.
Initial conversation had me asking Denaldo if his mother was a good cook, thinking that perhaps that is where his interest in food preparation came from. I should have known better. He shared with me the fact his father enjoyed cooking more than his mother. Even so, it was the fact that cooking was creative that peaked his interest the most. Chef Bain is a classical trained piano player who also sings and plays guitar. Music and food production are his passions.
With this in mind, I was quite hopeful that he was going to be able to produce plates of food that were going to be pleasing to the owners on the island, their sons and guests – 9 in total.
He arrived just an hour prior to lunch on the 17th, so I had planned to make pizza for lunch. He helped me by making the salad and I noted how he swiftly whipped up a dressing with a little bit of this, that and the other thing. This was good and so was the dressing! Dinner was up to him. In no time at all, I got the sense that Denaldo was very carefree, a true Bahamian. He didn’t seem too worried about night one’s dinner.
Amazingly, dinner was only 45 minutes late, which is quite something else considering that he wheeled it all together in about 15. To give him credit, the propane tank for the main stove/oven ran out mid-way through which set everything back about 15 minutes. Although it freaked me out a bit, he was non-plus about serving his first meal late!
Day two he slept in and arrived at 8:00 a.m. instead of 7:00 to prep for a 9:00 breakfast. It proved to be plenty of time for him to put out a beautiful cut fruit platter and then plate Eggs Benedict with avocados sliced on the side.
A week later and Denaldo and I have found our groove, or better yet I have because he was grooving all along. Breakfasts, lunch and dinners are whipped up miraculously. Unlike chefs that have spent endless time prepping or others that just can’t get food on plates without emanating an air of stress, Denaldo stays calm and gets the job done well!
Halfway through our chef’s time here, the word got out to the owner that Denaldo was a musician. By Wednesday evening, after dinner had been prepared and served including crème brulée for dessert, Denaldo sat at the piano and entertained the guests. In awe, we all sat back and enjoyed his John Legend-style voice as he sang songs he had written and alternated between the keyboard and guitar.
The week with our guests is winding down and the anticipation of Cheyne, our son, arriving on Wednesday and daughter and son-in-law Michaela and Zach on Friday has us counting down the sleeps! There are some things that I will never grow out of.
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The Food Waste – Climate Change Connection
In recognition of Earth Day this month, members of the Leamington District Secondary School EcoTeam will be reporting on local environmental issues that have a global impact. This week, Grade 11 EcoTeam member Chloe Jakob is reporting on the connection between food waste and climate change.
By Chloe Jakob, LDSS, Grade 11
Last year my Grade 10 Science class was one of 20 Canadian classes chosen to participate in Green Learning Canada’s National Climate Inquiry. Each class took on an issue of local importance that has a national and global impact on climate. One important statistic influenced our choice of a local issue: the United Nations reported in 2013 “if food waste were a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases, after China and the United States.” We were shocked. With agriculture being our predominant industry, we knew that Leamington must produce more food waste than most Canadian communities. We also knew that our agricultural industry had been feeling the impacts of climate change in recent years, with unpredictable weather, an increase in pests and complications due to invasive species. Researching the connection between food waste and climate change was the most logical choice for us.
Our first step was to learn more about the science behind the connection between food waste and climate change. We learned that when food decomposes in a landfill, it is deprived of oxygen so it breaks down anaerobically and produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Backyard composters can be used to break down organic waste into nutrient-rich material that can enrich your garden, but if not properly aerated they will also produce methane. In a period of 20 years, methane has 72 times the warming effect of carbon dioxide. Our research led us to some disappointing news about waste in Canada. We learned that Canadians produce more waste per person than in any other country in the developed world and things are not showing signs of improvement. Since 2002 household waste in Canada has increased by 30%, with 75% of our waste going directly to the landfill. The Strategy for a Waste-Free Ontario (2017) reports that the average Ontarian generates almost 1 tonne of waste in a year, one third of which is food and organic waste. The waste sector is responsible for 6% of total greenhouse gas emissions in Ontario, mainly due to decomposing food and organic waste.
Leamington has many sources of food waste, including homes, schools, grocery stores, restaurants, and the agricultural and food manufacturing industries. At every stage – from growing food to processing it, to selling it in stores and restaurants, all the way to the consumer at home – we are very wasteful. In fact, Canadians waste nearly 40% of the food we produce. That will need to change. According to the Waste-Free Ontario Act, landfills in
A fast yet different pace is refreshing
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While setting up for breakfast on the seaside early Monday morning, we saw a large object floating about a half kilometre from the shore. Even with binoculars, we were unable to identify it, however, the pointed object that we saw breaking the surfaces sporadically certainly looked like a shark fin.
Mark and Engine quickly headed out in the angler to check. After watching from shore, I sounded like my childhood self when I said, “Boys have all the fun!” We deduced from the fact that they circled the object for some time taking photos that it wasn’t anything to save or garbage to clean up.
While serving breakfast, Mark came up to the table and shared what they had witnessed. A very large, old loggerhead turtle had died, hopefully naturally, and was floating on the surface. Mark figured the shell was 4 to 5 feet long and the head was more than twice the size of a human. “Was” is the key word here, because while they were there a 9-foot tiger shark removed it! Although gruesome, it is a natural part of the food chain.
As I put together the last thoughts for this column, I realize that there are only two of us on the cay at the moment. It doesn’t sound or look any different, but it certainly feels it. The guests, along with Captain Arthur and Skipper Mark, will be returning momentarily from their boating and snorkeling adventure. It’s a fine time to take this tranquil moment and enjoy!
our province will no longer be accepting organic waste after 2022. Now is the time to put strategies in place to reduce food waste significantly.
As individuals we can make a difference. Two generations ago, Canadians were much less wasteful. People purchased only what they needed and found a way to eat almost everything before it spoiled. The documentary “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste” (2017) shares some creative solutions to the food waste issue, with tips from top chefs from around the world. Parents who involve young children in cooking and packing lunches waste much less food than those whose children have less of a connection to the food they eat. Students should be encouraged to bring home any uneaten food to finish after school. Reducing waste must start early if it is to become embedded in our culture.
Participating in the National Climate Inquiry also introduced us to some local solutions to the food waste issue. For example, the Real Canadian Superstore discounts food that is close to its expiry date and sells “Perfectly Imperfect” produce that has minor blemishes that do not impact quality. If more people would fill their grocery carts with these items, it would reduce our local food waste problem. We learned that many local farmers donate unmarketable produce to the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners where it is used to make nutritious soup for local food banks and food insecure regions worldwide. Our students have been volunteering at Gleaners every week since we started the National Climate Inquiry. We visited Seacliff Energy, a local anaerobic digester that uses microorganisms to break down food waste into methane. The methane is captured and used to generate electricity, which is fed to the grid. The waste heat is used by local greenhouses and the liquid waste that remains makes excellent fertilizer.
Although we saw many great solutions, we found there is a general lack of connection between where waste is produced and the organizations that could turn the waste into a useful product.
We spoke to many adults during the National Climate Inquiry but not one of them understood the connection between food waste and climate change. This was both surprising and concerning. At the end our inquiry project, we presented our results to Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna in a virtual town hall. We had some concrete advice for our federal government about reducing food waste but our number one priority was raising awareness about the connection between food waste and climate change.
Since we delivered our results to Minister McKenna, we have continued to learn about solutions to our local food waste issue. Nathan Warkentin, Energy and Environment Analyst for the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, delivered a presentation to our EcoTeam to teach us about the many strategies greenhouse farmers are using to reduce waste. Most strategies focus on producing better quality fruit and vegetables that make it to our grocery store shelves. We have also learned about local business Go Produce Inc. which offers online ordering and delivery of local “fabulously flawed” fresh produce at excellent prices. Our EcoTeam plans to continue to raise awareness about this important environmental issue. This month we will be delivering lessons about food waste to students in local elementary schools. We will also present some suggestions to the Greater Essex County District School Board to reduce food waste in schools. Reducing food waste will require the cooperation of all citizens. Will you be part of the solution?
Next week you can look forward to an article about plastic pollution by LDSS EcoTeam President Megan Dawson.
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Essex County Council wants more info
By Ron Giofu
While there is a chance the County of Essex may ask the City of Windsor to review social housing per diem amounts, the county wants more information before it does so.
The city oversees social housing in the region but the operator of three of those residences in the county would like to see the $51.19 per resident looked at. Leo Meloche – who provides accounting and financial services to Kathy Edwards of Leamington Lodge, Seniors Alternative Care and Essex Manor – noted those are homes to many vulnerable individuals, many of whom have issues with addiction
and mental health.
Meloche, who is also an Amherstburg town councillor on top of his financial services business he was
acting on behalf of at county council, said the $51.19 per resident hasn’t changed since 2016 but the imple-
mentation of the province’s Bill 148 has had severe repercussions. The increase in minimum wage has meant Edwards has seen an increase of $93,000 to the wages she has to pay out.
The jump to $15 per hour next year means Edwards would have to pay an additional $35,000 in wages.
Edwards places emphasis on providing homes for those who need it, Meloche indicated, and believes “local municipalities must emphasize the idea of taking care of your own.”
Mary Birch, the county’s director of council and community services/clerk, said Windsor is getting a request
from other service providers and believed a review was in order. However, LaSalle Mayor Ken Antaya pointed out there were a lot of statistics in Meloche’s presentation and it was the first time many county councillors had heard them.
Antaya asked for a more detailed report before a decision could be made, something Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara agreed with him on. McNamara said county council has to get the right information in order that they can ask the correct questions.
“It’s important to do this right and get the right information,” said McNamara.
Leo Meloche (right), who provides financial services to Leamington Lodge, Seniors Alternative Care Centre and Essex Manor, addresses County Council recently with regards to social housing per diems. Kathy Edwards, who helps operate the three homes, is at left.
From left to right, third place Scott Plancke, first place Israel Romero and second place Emily Dyck were voted the top three performers by their student peers for the 2018 Leamington District Secondary School Talent Show. This year’s event featured 10 entries plus a performance by The Teacher Band, performing I’m Gonna Make This Place Your Home.
Braiden Campbell was one of 11 acts during the annual Leamington District Secondary School Talent Show, performed in the new school’s gymnasium before the entire student body Thursday, March 29. Spectators cast their votes for their favourited via their cell phones while an 11th act — simply dubbed The Teacher Band — performed I’m Gonna Make This Place Your Home.
Gabi Testani performs at the annual Leamington District Secondary School Talent Show.
The Teacher Band performs “I’m Gonna Make This Place Your Home” as the 11th act of the annual Leamington District Secondary School Talent Show.
Scott Plancke, offering a poetry slam piece at the annual Leamington District Secondary School Talent Show.
Local group purchasing Flyers
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(WESPY) Ken Dryden Executive Award in 2016.
Fehr explained that while he won’t be a part of the Flyers’ ownership group or board of directors, he’ll continue to be a regular sight at Highbury Canco Arena on Thursday evenings.
“I’ll continue to be a friend and a fan of the Flyers,” said Fehr, who has followed the team since his family moved to Leamington from Alymer, ON in 1976. “I will still be a regular at the games, just like I was before.”
The sale of the Flyers to the local group now hinges on approval from the GOJHL and its governing body, the Ontario Hockey Association. Fehr doesn’t anticipate any difficulty in getting the green light from the two organizations, describing the processes as a formality. He hopes to see the sale finalized some time in May of this year.
“I’d like to thanks the fans, the community and the sponsors — it’s been fun to see people enjoying the product,” Fehr said. “The community is proud of the Flyers and it’ll continue to be proud of the team under the new ownership — this group will put a really good product on the ice.”
The five future owners of the Leamington Flyers are a group of cohorts associated through a series of hockey connections. Jancevski, who played NHL hockey with the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning, is the owner of Tim Hortons restaurants including the recently opened location in Harrow. Crowder is the head coach with the Junior C Essex 73’s and a partner with his father Keith Crowder of KS Crowder Enterprises Inc. — owners of the two Tim Hortons branches in Essex and the three in Leamington. Halliwill is the managing partner with his Leamington-based firm Pearsall, Marshall, Halliwill and Seaton LLP, Melo is a managing partner with Collins Barrow Leamington LLP and Mahon a financial advisor with Windsor’s Stewart, Fisher and Associates Inc.
All five members of the group originate from a local junior hockey background. Jancevski, Halliwill and Melo all played for the Junior B Tecumseh Bulldogs before the team relocated to LaSalle, Crowder played for the 73’s and Mahon was a captain with the Ontario Hockey Leagues Windsor Spitfires. Halliwill later acquired a scholarship with Alabama Huntsville and Melo played Major Junior A in the QMJHL.
“We’re really looking forward to this,” said Melo. “Abe did such a great job and we know we can put it all to work and do great things. This wasn’t something we were actively pursuing, but we thought ‘here is a wonderful opportunity, and we’ll take it’ — we’re all committed. We’re familiar with the league, we’ve seen what Abe’s done and we want to continue with that. Once we get a finger on the pulse of the team, we’ll make decisions from there. Whatever it takes to keep this a first class organization, that’s what we’ll do.”
Essex County OPP bag grocers for Cop Camp
By Bryan Jessop
Regardless of the number of locations, support for an annual OPP youth program has checked out favourably.
A team of about 70 Essex County OPP officers, auxiliary officers, civilian employees and Community Policing Committee members were dispersed between Zehr’s grocery stores in Kingsville and Tecumseh in support of this year’s Cop Camp. The annual fundraiser took place Thursday, March 29 at the two centres.
To compensate, the hours of operation for the Cop Camp funding generator expanded from eight hours to 12, starting at 8 a.m. and wrapping up at about 8 p.m. in both Kingsville and Tecumseh. Each year, the OPP grocery-bagging event takes place the day before Good Friday, which many food outlets describe as their busiest business day of the year.
Despite the 60 per cent reduction in locations to host the event, Essex County OPP personnel were happy with the community’s response and steady flow of contributions.
“The people of Essex County are always so generous,” said OPP constable and Leamington detachment community safety officer Stephanie Moniz. “This is huge for us. We need it if
we’re going to continue the camp from year to year. It’s lovely to see how supportive people are.”
Each year, the grocerypacking event is the Essex County OPP Cop Camp’s biggest fundraiser, rivaled only by its annual golf tournament hosted by the Kingsville Golf and Country Club. The local facility, with 27 holes, is the only golf course in Essex County large enough to accommodate the number of participants who register each year. For 2017, the combined number of OPP personnel and other members of the community who participated in the tournament reached the 220 mark.
Shortly after the yearly grocery packing event concludes, Essex County OPP
staff members begin making arrangements and plans for that year’s Cop Camp. This year’s week-long series of events will run at Gesstwood Camp in Essex from August 12 to 16. For each of the past 23 years, elementary school students from the Grade 6 Values and Influences in Peers (VIP) program are selected to attend the camp, hosted by about 20 Essex County OPP staff volunteers who act as cooks and councilors. One graduating student from each class of the VIP program originating from a school in a municipality policed by the Essex County OPP is selected to attend the camp. With OPP services in Leamington, Kingsville, Lakeshore, Essex and Tecumseh, about 80 students are picked
each year to participate in Cop Camp.
“It’s not always the students with the best grades,” said Moniz, who leads the VIP course in Leamington. “This is an opportunity for those who show good leadership qualities. This is a way to get them thinking about their community, to give them that great feeling that comes with volunteering.”
Although the list of activities for the 2018 camp have not officially been mapped out, it will likely include return trips to Empire Lanes Bowling in Ruthven and the fishing and boating excursion hosted by John Sim of Chante Fishing Charters and the Cedar Island Yacht Club, both based in Kingsville. Although similar programs are offered in other OPP jurisdictions across the province through the OPP
Youth Camp, Essex County’s Cop Camp has stood out as a unique experience for selected VIP graduates. “Other counties have
tried something similar, but nothing compares to this,” said Moniz. “It’s the only one this size — we’re pretty proud of it.”
From left to right, Essex OPP constables Richard Dawes, Stephanie Moniz and Steven Campbell bag groceries for customers at Zehr’s in Kingsville Thursday, March 29 as part of an annual county-wide fundraiser for the Cop Camp week.
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About the Canadian Cancer Society
For 80 years, the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) has been country’s cancer voice and leading authority on the disease. We set ourselves apart from other cancer charities by taking a comprehensive approach to the way we fight cancer.
We’re the only organization that fights all types of cancer. This means that no matter what kind of cancer you or your loved one has, we are working to ensure that no one has to face it alone. Our services are there when patients and their families need them the most.
A majority of the research we fund studies how cancer starts, grows and spreads. This work can be applied to many different types of cancer and can result in discoveries that apply to more than one cancer type, thus helping more people.
About Relay For Life
For 20 years, Relay For Life, our signature fundraising event has united communities across Canada with teams of family, friends and colleagues joining together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those we’ve lost and commit to raising funds to fight all types of cancer.
Fundraising enables change and we can all have a part in advancing the cancer cause through our generosity. Monies raised through Relay For Life support the most promising cancer research and vital support services for people with cancer and their families.
At these festival-like events, team volunteers take turns walking around a track or designated
path. Each team taking part is asked to have at least one member on the track at all times to symbolize the ongoing fight against cancer. On and off track, there is always something to do at Relay For Life. Those taking a break from walking can check out the entertainment and activities. When the ones you love are diagnosed with or die from cancer, friends and family often want to do something to help or remember them. At the Canadian Cancer Society, we want you to know Relay For Life is your chance to do this.
RELAY FOR LIFE EVENTS
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens 1550 Road 3 East Kingsville, ON June 8, 2018 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
Chatham-Kent Secondary School 285 McNaughton Ave. East Chatham, ON June 22, 2018 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Cancer survivors Dylan Rudge (front left) and Alex Archer (front right) led the cancer survivors in the survivors’ lap at the Relay for Life in 2016 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
Sunbrite Bantam Red wins Tier 1 gold!
The Southpoint Sunbrite Bantam Red team was off to a great start with a regular season record of 20-1-3. Their 43 points took them to the first-place spot in regular season with Essex Yellow not far behind at 40 points. The team scored 89 goals and had only 29 goals against.
At the beginning of playoffs, two of their players were injured changing the dynamic of the team and introducing some challenges. The team still managed to take a 7-4-1 record in playoffs, landing a spot in the semi-finals.
On Sunday, March 18, Southpoint Red was up against Essex Blue in the semis and it was a hard-fought game. Both teams had met their match and neither team could get onto the scoreboard. It was 0-0 at the end of the third period.
Next came sudden death overtime. With just a minute and a half into OT, Troy Tiessen ripped a shot and scored the game-winning goal. They were off to the finals against Essex Orange.
On Sunday, March 25, Southpoint Red came to win. Just minutes into the game Massimo West scored the first goal, assisted by Evan Ouellette and Parker Steel, to put Southpoint on the board. Then Troy Tiessen scored with assists from Matteo Fortuna and Massimo West. As the first period came to a close, Evan Ouellette chalked up one more goal for Southpoint, assisted by Massimo West and Parker Steel.
Essex scored first in the second period, but Southpoint’s Parker Steel came right back to score with assists from Evan Ouellette and Alex Jadischke.
Essex scored again to make the score 4-2. Then the Essex goalie left his crease to play the puck and Ethan Rodrigues
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Mar. 26: North/ South - 1st Agnes Fraser and Frank Duransky, 2nd Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt, 3rd Nina Towle and Helen Preyde, 4th Pauline Mikolash and Vi Major. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club, Mar. 28: 1st Pauline Mikolash and Al Morrison, 2nd Mike Thomson and Peter Scott, 3rd Case Mulder and Frank Duransky, 4th Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.
saw an opportunity to steal the puck and tuck it in the net.
The second period ended with a score of 5-2.
Essex started to play more aggressively and scored an early goal in the third period.
Southpoint was determined to keep the lead. Massimo West took a pass from Troy Tiessen to score another goal. It wasn’t over yet as Troy Tiessen scored one more goal, as-
sisted by Ethan Rodrigues and Alex Jadischke. The game ended with a 7-3 win for Southpoint Red. Sunbrite took home the gold for Bantam Tier 1.
Most Valuable Player was awarded to goalie Nick Baeini. Well done, boys, on a well-deserved win! Thanks to the coaching staff for all of their efforts and for donating so much of their free time to these boys. Congratulations to all!
The Southpoint Sunbrite Bantam Red team defeated Essex Orange in the finals to win gold and the Tier 1 Championship. Team member are, front, left to right: Evan Ouellette, Nick Baeini, Ethan Rodrigues, Cole Bradley. Middle row: Greg Defrancisco (trainer), Zack Dault, Jack Tiessen, Chris Ouellette (coach), Massimo West, Parker Steel, Joshua Saad, Max Scheibner, Eric West (assistant coach), Marco Fortuna (assistant trainer). Back row: Matteo Fortuna, Mitchell Defrancisco, Troy Tiessen, Wyatt Stewart, Alex Jadischke, Chris Tiessen (assistant coach). (Submitted photo)
The Old Page... Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, April 1978
“C” OMHA Champions
Junior Farmers Marching Forward
Many people ask, what are Junior Farmers? Under the motto “Self Help and Community Betterment”, the Junior Farmers summer program provides opportunities for young people, especially those in rural Ontario, to help themselves develop personally and to help better their community. This is achieved through social and educational activities which satisfy the personal needs of the individuals involved and through service projects which meet the needs of their community. This program helps to develop in its members a sense of social responsibility, the ability to provide effective leadership, and an awareness of the duties of a citizen. Anybody between the age of 15 and 30 is welcome to join. Local Junior
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Thomson
A beautiful spring wedding uniting Cathy Lynne van Veen and Earnest James Thomson, took place on Saturday, April 15, 1978 at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington. Cathy is the daughter of Piet van Veen, Pictou, N.S. and Joan van Veen of Leamington. Jim is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ivan Thomson of Minnedosa, Manitoba.
Farmers, from left to right, are David Quick, Carolyn Jacobs and Chuck Jacobs.
Front row: Bob Smith, Dave Schrade, Darren Omstead, Tyler Chadwick, Jeff Bowman, Glenn Lamb, Terry Jackson. Middle row: Bill Derbyshire, Tim McIntosh, Scott Omstead, Kevin Dierckens, Brian Dunmore, Randy Wright, Jeff Cowan, Ron Gillanders, Robert Shaw. Back row - Brett Chadwick, Rob Pursel, Randy Coulter, Jimmy Heyens, George Imeson, Kevin Babkirk, Todd Moody.
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Flamingo bowling scores
The following are the Flamingo Restaurant bowling leagues scores for March 19.
JESSOP’S JOURNAL
Bryan Jessop
I had an interesting conversation with a friend a few months ago that shed a great deal of light on a mystery that has perplexed many an automotive enthusiast — myself included. If you happen to attend car shows on even a somewhat frequent basis — as either a classic car owner or an enthusiast — you’ll eventually engage in a conversation where you and others wonder aloud why there were so many beautiful automotive designs up to and including the early 1970s and noticeably fewer afterwards. Granted, there were some ugly, slab-sided land barges even “back in the day,” but in the eyes of many, there were also a lot more breathtaking concepts that actually hit the road than there are nowadays.
Anyway, getting back to the discussion from a few months back. Earlier, my friend was told by another cohort (who local legend had it could identify the make of a car that drove by with his eyes closed, based on the sound of its engine) we’ve both known since the early days of high school that a car’s design process from the 1950s or ‘60s was NOT the same as it was in say the ‘80s or ‘90s. Dating back to years before we were even born, an auto company’s design team was led by ONE guy. If that individual didn’t like an idea, that was the end of it — no debate, no further discussion, no compromises. The notion died a very quick, permanent death.
By the time front wheel drive and fuel injection started taking over (early-mid ‘80s), many automotive design teams had SEVERAL members who were allowed to weigh in on ideas and presentations. Like a pre-school or daycare activity, everybody had an equal say so that nobody’s feelings got hurt. Gone were the days when a visionary like Bill Mitchell — who was primarily responsible for four-wheeled works of art like the ’55 to ’57 Bel Air, ’61 to ’76 Corvette and ’70 to ’81 Camaro — could call all the shots.
The same overall concept applies to many rock bands. When one or two members do all the songwriting (Angus and/or Malcolm Young of AC/DC, John Lennon and/or Paul McCartney of The Beatles, Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple, etc., etc.) you end up with some great tunes. When four or five people are all trying to make equal contributions to the same song, well, you often hear something akin to the sound of a tractor-trailer running over a piano and a set of bagpipes.
Quite recently, the National Hockey League held its annual general managers’ meeting in Florida (yup, the very epicentre of hockey as we know it). One of the issues they discussed was video review of debatable goals based on whether or not goalie interference was a factor. It turns out that the GMs collectively made their intentions known that they want those decisions made by the hockey operations department that is based out of the centre of the universe, a.k.a. Toronto.
Make no mistake, I’m a staunch supporter of the democratic process. There truly are many decisions in this world that should be made after a polling of the masses rather than by a single power tripping egomaniac perched upon his or her metaphorical throne. There is, however, a very good reason why teams, governments, companies, clubs and so many other groups have leaders. On some occasions, there’s simply no time for debate. One of my favourite proverbs, which I heard for the first time quite recently, is that the world is full of flattened squirrels who couldn’t make a quick decision.
So anyway, we’ve got a large group of people that has decided that another (large?) group of people should make some potentially game-changing decisions from a conference room of sorts that is often several hundred kilometres away from the actual event. What could possibly go wrong? Speaking of recent discoveries, it wasn’t that long ago when I found out that the location from which these video reply decisions are made is called “The Situation Room.” Now maybe I need to brush up a bit on my American politics, but it’s my understanding that the same name is used for the wing of the White House in Washington
Games Over 200: John Paliwoda 200, John Fittler 207, Jamie Arquette 201-213, Gary Garnham 202, Ozzie Wolf 200-207, Richard Dickau 207, Manfred Dickau 203, Aaron Dickau 215, Kelly Bruner 230-202-204, Albert Salvati 241-205, Al Bison 221, Wayne Abbott 203, Jack Valade 213-227, Tys Schaafsma 216, Robert Nykyforuk 207201, Chris Kosempel 205.
Series Over 550: Jamie Arquette 584, Willy Fittler 578, Ozzie Wolf 604, Richard Dickau 551, Aaron Dickau 602, Kelly Bruner 636, Albert Salvati 616, Al Bison 610, Jack Valade 620, Tys Schaafsma 565, Heinz Kosempel 576, Robert Nykyforuk 601, Chris Kosempel 595.
High Handicap Games: Albert Salvati 298, John Fittler 275, John Paliwoda 271.
High Handicap Series: Albert Salvati 787, Ozzie Wolf 775, Robert Nykyforuk 769.
Standings: Rhine Danube 52, S.W. Property 50, Dickau Construction 49, Weil’s Food 44, Fittler Farms 39, Del Fresco 39.
D.C. from where political and military leaders make decisions on things like whether or not to declare war on another country. If the U.S. government ever decides to fire a nuclear warhead at North Korea, Russia or wherever, that decision — as far as I know — will be made in The Situation Room.
With that little tidbit of information in mind, perhaps the NHL shouldn’t imply that there’s quite so much pressure on the gang in the video replay room. Sure, allowing or waving off one goal can easily change the outcome of a game, but it’s still just a game, right? A lot of bad decisions are made under extreme duress.
This is why I’ve always had mixed feelings about calls being made through video replay. Sometimes, game officials just don’t have a clear view on a debatable call. Those instances should have been reduced drastically with the introduction of a second referee in hockey, but still, I get it — they don’t always have the best view in the house. But here’s where the potential problem lies with the wishes of the NHL’s GMs. They want the video replay team to have the FINAL say regarding goals where goalie interference is debatable.
Nothing tests the patience of fans quite like prolonged stoppages of play. Most spectators are more than understanding when delays are caused by serious injuries. But when they’re forced to wait around for a panel of judges in Toronto to make up their minds, mid-game vacancies are going to start cropping up from one seating section to the next. If the ref is confident that a goalie’s ability to attempt a save was or was not compromised by an opposing player, let him make that call. Nobody wants to wait around for a phone call from an office in Hogtown to tell everyone what’s what.
With too many chefs in the kitchen, you’re going to leave a bad taste in the customer’s mouth. In the NHL, that’s going to be particularly bad news in markets that are already struggling to fill seats.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, things may seem to be going smoothly when something unexpected pops up out of the blue. Thinking quickly will ensure you do not miss a step.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, you may want to help solve a problem at work, but in this case, it might be best to let others draw their own conclusions. Take a step back.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, teamwork is the name of the game in the days ahead. If you learn to work with others, seemingly unsolvable problems can be solved rather easily.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, your performance at work is a topic of discussion this week. Others’ recognition of your hard work will provide a confidence boost.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Communication between you and close friends this week is a breeze, Leo. You are able to tackle quite a number of subjects and may even plan a brief getaway trip.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, your week starts out on solid footing. All you need to do is maintain the status quo for the next few days and things will progress in the way that you expect.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Be proud of the way you are able to remain neutral in complex situations, Libra. This is why others will come to you when they need advice in the days ahead.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, others may misinterpret your willingness to offer an opinion as intrusive. Reassure them that you are just offering help, not trying to pry.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, you are tempted to color outside the lines and break all sorts of boundaries. But at this juncture in time, it may be better to play things a bit more moderately.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, if you are serious about your goals, you have to hunker down this week and draw out a plan. Seeing things in black and white will help you set your course.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, although it may seem foolish at this point to scale back on your workload, doing so will enable you to focus more intently on specific details and do your best.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, don’t be afraid to go off on your own this week. Sometimes you need some time to think for yourself to get into a zone.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
APRIL 1
Susan Boyle, Singer (57)
APRIL 2
Michael Fassbender, Actor (41)
APRIL 3
Alec Baldwin, Actor (60)
APRIL 4
Robert Downey, Jr., Actor (53)
APRIL 5
Pharrell Williams, Singer (45)
APRIL 6
Peyton List, Actress (20)
APRIL 7
Jackie Chan, Actor (64)
Vista tops Lions in hockey finals
By Bryan Jessop
The Leamington Lions found out how and why two other teams got caught in a playoff Vortex this season.
The LDSS boys hockey team faced off against the Tecumseh Vista Academy Vortex in the WECSSAA Tier II boys hockey final, a best-of-three series that began with a 5-2 TVA win at Highbury Canco Arena Monday, March 26 and ended with a 4-3 overtime win for the Vortex two days later.
The Lions started Game 1 on a strong note, as Cam Symons raced up from behind the guest team’s goal line to grab the rebound from a Brennan Pulley shot and fire a point blank wrist shot into the mesh. Leamington continued to apply the offensive pressure for the first half of the period, from which point Vista began taking advantage of defensive lapses committed by the hosts.
Connor Blackwell tied the game four seconds beyond the stanza’s midway mark, taking a cross-crease pass and snapping the puck into the empty right half of Matt Ciliska’s net. Just over two mintues later, Connor Kelly snapped a one timer past Ciliska after he lost control of a rebound. The game winner was scored another 38 seconds later when Coleton Romanick scored his first of two straight with a backhand shot during a two-on-one break.
Romanick potted his second of the game about two minutes into the middle period. Picking off a backward pass from between the red line and LDSS blue line, he carried the puck into Leamington territory before burying a wrist shot into the top right corner. The Lions recuperated somewhat after falling behind 4-2, but suffered another setback when Michael Pazzouili made a well-timed jab at a quick, close range pass during another two-on-one rush.
Southpoint Alumni Group Presents $10,000 to Southpoint Minor Hockey
Southpoint Alumni Group presented a cheque to Southpoint Minor Hockey for $10,000. The money raised by the Alumni Group is to help off-set the cost of registration of first-year hockey players. The alumni also helps out first-year referees. The Alumni’s major fundraiser is their annual golf tournament which is being held Wednesday, July 25 this year at Erie Shores Golf and Country Club. For registration contact Ward Hutchins or Erie Shores. Representing the Southpoint Alumni Group, back row, left to right, are John Forbes, Ward Hutchins, president of Minor Hockey Greg
Leamington got one back within the final minute of the second period, but couldn’t beat Hebner a third time at either even strength or on the power play during the final frame. Taking a feed from Jeron Kir, Brett Thomas unleashed a wrist shot from a few steps inside the Vista blueline to send the disc over Hebner’s right arm and into the twine.
“They just kept beating us to the puck,” explained LDSS coach Tony Nurse. “For Game 2, our guys will have to want it more, right off the hop.”
“We got caught out of position a few times and they capitalized,” added co-coach Butch Rickeard. “We eventually got back into our game, but it was four goals later. The leaders on our team will respond to this.”
The Lions did in fact bounce back in Game 2 Tuesday, March 27, winning a 4-3 overtime nailbiter. Thomas scored once and Mason Gow added two in regulation, balancing the two goals of Spencer Higginbottom and single by Josh Puskaric. Cam Symons came up with the overtime tally to force a third and deciding game at Highbury Canco Arena Wednesday, March 28.
The final game of the series also went into extra minutes, also ending in a 4-3 decision. Spence Wiebe opened the scoring for a 1-0 Lions lead at the first buzzer, but TVA scored twice in the second with Nate Saddy and Higginbottom goals,
while Symons netted the only marker in the middle frame for Leamington. Gow scored for the Lions and Aleksa Babic for the Vortex to force a fourth period. Higginbottom potted the championship winner in overtime.
“It was terribly disappointing because the boys played great,” Rickeard said of the Game 3 results.
The third-place Vortex advanced to the Tier II finals after defeating Cardinal Carter in a one-game quarterfinal and upsetting second-place Massey by winning the last two games of their semifinal series. The Lions eliminated fifth-place Kennedy in three games after the Clippers upset Lajeunesse in the quarters. During the regular season, Leamington beat Tecumseh Vista 8-6 and 8-5.
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Cam Symons of the Lions races ahead from behind the net to take control of the puck in front of Vortex goalie Carson Hebner during the first period of Game 1 in the WECSSAA Tier II boys hockey final Monday, March 26 at Highbury Canco Arena. Symons opened the scoring on the play, but LDSS fell in a score of 5-2.
Liebrock, Brian Turner and Ron Sellon. In front are five players from the Tim Horton’s Mite Division. (Submitted photo)
Parish wins in London, Baltiero national champ
By Bryan Jessop
From a short jaunt up the 401 to across the Trans Canada Highway, local boxers continue to make a competitive impact on the competition.
Leamington fighters Luca Coppola and Kelsie Parish made the trip to London, Saturday, March 24 for local bouts while Kingsville’s Tiago Baltiero embarked on a journey to Edmonton to fight in this year’s Canadian National Super Channel Championships one week later. Coppola, in the 56 kg/123 lb weight category, lost in a split decision to Jamaica’s Leo Kamara in the evening’s main event, hosted by Warrior’s Boxing and Fitness. Parish, despite a training schedule challenged by her career as a nurse, defeated Mary Kelly of Toronto in a unanimous decision to become Ontario’s top female lightweight boxer.
“…sometimes when you fight against a home town favourite, you have to knock him out to get a draw.”
— Doug Patterson
Despite a bloody nose, Parish, a 21-year-old, remained determined to come out as the winner against the former Brampton Cup gold medalist.
“She went out there for the third round and just kicked butt,” said Parish’s coach Doug Patterson.
Despite a spirited effort, Coppola was defeated by Kamara — a former sparring partner — in a bout that Patterson explained could have been called either way.
“We thought he won,” Patterson said of the Leamington athlete. “We really thought we beat him, but sometimes when you fight against a home town favourite, you have to knock him out to get a draw.”
On the 23rd of this month, both Coppola and Parish will be scheduled for fights to take
place in Guelph. Patterson explained that Coppola might be pitted against a left-handed fighter and although Parish was asked for a rematch against Kelly, a second fight against the Toronto-based opponent might come later on. The local coach explained that both Leamington boxers could earn places on the schedule for next year’s national championships.
Earning a bout in this year’s national championships was another of Patterson’s fighters, Tiago Baltiero of Kingsville. Baltiero was asked to represent Team Ontario for the Canadian National Super Channel Championships after earning a gold medal in the Ontario Winter Games earlier this year.
“All three are the best in Ontario, they’ve proven that,” Patterson said of Baltiero, Coppola and Parish. The five-day national event took place in Edmonton and included title fights in several weight and age categories. Baltiero, in the 80 kg/175 lb light-heavyweight Junior C grouping, took on Newfoundland’s Mitchell Lahey in the event’s fourth-from-last fight. Baltiero emerged as the winner to be crowned the national light-heavyweight champion.
All three fighters are members of the Fighting Island Boxing Club who train mostly out of Seng’s Martial Arts in Kingsville. Patterson noted that they’ll stay busy through the upcoming summer and perhaps take on somewhat more of a relaxed schedule afterwards.
LDSS wraps up winter CrossFit season
By Bryan Jessop
With no local competition available, the Leamington District Secondary School CrossFit Club has taken on the world. The team of about 20 student athletes — representing Grades 9 to 12, both boys and girls — wrapped up their third winter season with an awards ceremony at the school Thursday, March 29. There, top athletes in both boys and girls categories were recognized, as well as the two from each gender who participated in this year’s CrossFit Open, an international competition that drew 300,000 entries from around the world for 2018.
The international competition took place after the LDSS intermural season — running from November of last year until mid March of this year — wrapped up and declared top finishers based on a scoring system for multiple disciplines within the sport. The CrossFit Open events take place locally, with scores submitted online for evaluation against other athletes in the same gender and age groups.
The Leamington school’s top two boys were Owen Lepp and Mohamad Mohamad, who represented the Boys 14-15 year-oldgroup in the Rx (prescribed) division and the 16-17 year-old boys in the scaled division, respectively. Lepp was ranked 38th in Ontario and in the top 66th percentile for the Rx group — with all entries that automatically rank higher overall than participants in the scaled divisions — while Mohamad finished 13th in Ontario and in the top 54th percentile for the elder boys scaled group. Mohamad could have ranked higher, but missed the first round due to a late entry.
Kiera Jackson was the top LDSS girl after four intermural rounds of competition held at LDSS, but was unable to compete in the CrossFit Open. The school’s second-place girl, Abbey Resendes, entered the 16-17 year-old girls Rx group, where she ranked 111th in Ontario and in the top 35th percentile globally. In Jackson’s absence, third place LDSS girl Madison Baptista was 97th in Ontario and in the top 42nd percentile worldwide in the same category. Resendes ranked lower in Ontario because she missed the first of five rounds due to an injury.
Jason Redekop finished third among LDSS boys once the local school’s season concluded. He was also awarded as the Most Improved Athlete, while Omar Alzouabi was honoured as the club’s Most Dedicated Athlete.
Dylan Langlois started the LDSS CrossFit Club for the 201516 school year, but noted that participating students weren’t able to run a full workout regime until the new school opened to start the 2017-18 academic year, along with its new weight room. For the first time, a spring season will be added to the LDSS CrossFit schedule, taking participants into the end of the school year in June.
“This will give the opportunity for those doing winter sports to join CrossFit,” explained Langlois, who instructs the group three times per week along with fellow LDSS teacher Tim Blanchard. “This way, we can get more people involved. We’re able to do a lot more, now that we have the new facilities to use — that’s how we’re able to enter the CrossFit Open. The new space is awesome, and we’re fortunuate enough to be able to work with the Phys Ed department.”
CrossFit workouts utilize several different maneuvers, including pull ups, push ups, air squats, box jumps, burpees and other disciplines that are measured by how many can be done within a specified period or by how long it takes to
execute a specific number of reps.
The CrossFit Open concluded two weeks ago — between the end of the LDSS winter season and intro to its spring season — and allowed entries to track their rankings regionally, provincially, nationally and globally. For the four intermural LDSS events, students were scored on different movement standards without any prior notice to which tests they’d be assessed on.
From left to right, Jason Redekop, Owen Lepp and Mohamad Mohamad were awarded as third, first and second place finishers respectively among boys in this year’s Leamington District Secondary School CrossFit program’s winter season.
From left to right, Madison Baptista, Kiera Jackson and Abby Resendes were awarded as third, first and second place finishers respectively among girls in this year’s Leamington District Secondary School CrossFit program’s winter season.
Leamington’s Kelsie Parish reacts to being declared the winner of a fight against Toronto’s Mary Kelly Saturday, March 24 at Warriors Boxing Club and Fitness in London.
1934 International dump truck ready for work again
THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE
Bill Sherk
Stored for the winter in Leamington, the Tomato Capital of Canada, this fully restored 1934 International Model C-35 dump truck was built by the International Harvester Company in Hamilton. It was purchased new for $1,850 by Harold Kotanen of McIntyre, a small town west of Thunder Bay, known back then as Port Arthur. A snow plough was often attached to the front of this truck to clear roads following winter storms. The dual rear wheels gave the traction it needed in all kinds of weather.
A friend of Mr. Kotanen later purchased the truck. By the time Gerald Brouwer of Amherstburg bought the truck in 1981, it had been completely restored. The cab and hood have a new green finish along with black fenders, identical to the original colours. The grille, bumpers and other outside parts are like new. Even the hydraulic components for the dump box are in perfect working order.
The colour inside the cab is tan and black with new vinyl on the seat. The floor mat has been replaced with carpeting for insulation from heat and noise. The crank-out windshield still works, as well as the single windshield wiper on the driver’s side.
After-market turn signals have been installed. All the gauges work perfectly and the odometer shows
the original mileage to be 219082 miles. All new weather-stripping has been added and all the glass is still like new.
All suspension parts have been either rebuilt or replaced. The 6-cylinder engine has been completely rebuilt along with the 4-speed floor shift transmission. All 6 tires (6.50x20) are new. The side fuel tank holds 15 gallons.
As a tribute to the original owner and where he lived, the name “H. Kotanen, McIntyre” has been added in white on both green doors. The license plates (IHC C35) have the name of the company that built it and the model number.
The International Harvester Company was in business from 1902 to 1985, manufacturing a wide variety of products for agriculture and construction. The company was re-organized as the Navistar International Corporation in 1986.
The International Harvester Collectors Clubs has 7000+ members worldwide. Website: nationalihcollectors.com
Forty-four Golden Years golfers delivered a respectable 70 aces on March 29 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
Leading the way with 4 each were Tom Hyatt, Bill Mayville, Bob McWilliam and Doug Vickery. Dropping 3 each were Mary Binder, Murray Cascadden, Al Christie, Jack Gisi, Gary Honey, Barry Sweet and Mary Anne Vickery. Two found the bottom of the cup for Jim Allan, Cathy Dewhurst, Loraine Fox, Laurie Hylton, Julia Kos, Bob Martin, Andy Orsini, Faith Reidy, Gail Turk, Gerrit Vriesen and Linda Walsh. Chipping in with 1 apiece were Pete Daudlin, Tom Dewhurst, Barbara Fick, Ron Fick, Barb Murphy, John Murphy, Al Rutter, Tom Sasso, Bill Taylor, Pam Christie and Bryon Walker.
Boasting a score of 17 over 18 holes were Al Christie, Laurie Hylton, Gary Honey, Bill Mayville and Mary Binder. Carding 18 were Doug Vickery, Bill Ward (2), Mike Binder, Ron Fick, Bob McWilliam (2), Laurie Hylton, Gary Honey, Barb Murphy, Bill Mayville, John Murphy, Barry Sweet (2), Mary Binder, Barb Fick, Cathy Dewhurst and Tom Hyatt.
A strong performance of 35 over 18 holes was delivered by Gary Honey and Tom Hyatt, followed closely by Bill Mayville with 36, Doug Vickery and Cathy Dewhurst with 37, and Bill Ward, Laurie Hylton (2), John Murphy, Barry Sweet, Barb Fick and Tom Hyatt with 38.
Tom Hyatt manufactured a 73 over 36 holes for the lead, followed by Bill Mayville with 75, Laurie Hylton and Gary Honey with 76, Doug Vickery and Bill Ward with 77, and Bob McWilliam with 78.
Taking first place with a great score of 230 was Team 8 (Bob McWilliam, Laurie Hylton, Gary Honey). A 241 was good enough for second place by Team Kings (Barry Sweet, Mary Binder, Pete Daudlin). Third and final spot with 244 was nailed down by Team 3 (Bill Taylor, Bike Binder, Bill Ward).
Play continues every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.
New players/seniors are welcome to explore membership in this non-competitive, once weekly gathering of seniors who continue to prove that you are never too old. For information contact Lloyd at 519-324-1513.
1934 International dump truck with original owner Harold Kotanen and wife after it was restored.
SERVICES
IRWIN PLUMBING - New homes, renovations, repairs. Same or next day service. Since 1999. Call Tim 519825-7245. mr8-tf
ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf
SOUTHPOINT PRINT: Envelopes, invoices, flyers, postcards, brochures, booklets, drivers logs, tickets, and many other custom print jobs. Call Mallory 519-398-9098 or mallory@southpointsun.ca. tf
SELF STORAGE
• Inside and outside storage
• 24 hour access and security
• A size for every need
B&B MOVING & DELIVERIES - Three guys with extensive experience moving and delivering furniture. 10% senior and student discounts. For all your moving needs, call Neil for a free quote at 519-566-1366. oc11-tf
APARTMENTS
COMING UP
KINGSVILLE LEGION
BRANCH 188 - Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Special - Friday, April 6, ribs and battered haddock $16. Other weekly menu items $14. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-733-5162 (office) or 519-733-9081 (bar). a6-tf
Dr. Brian E. Adamson 24 Oak St. East LEAMINGTON 519-326-8413 Eye examinations by appointment
137 Erie St. South 2 bedroom units available. 2nd & 3rd floor. 13th month free. Available immediately. Call 519-791-1972
LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT
• Pay for 6 months, get 1 month FREE. 16 First Concession Line, Wheatley • 519-791-1464
Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach. Amenities include:
• library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry
beautiful lobby
underground parking
outdoor balconies • FREE utilities and window coverings
• Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management. Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819
THE ESSEX-KENT BLUEGRASS, Oldtime & Folk Music Association presents Dave Adkins & Ernie Evans (from Kentucky & Florida) and the Canadian Bluegrass awards winners “Winterline” in concert at the McGregor K of C (9560 Walker Road) Saturday April 14 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $20 advance; $25 at the door. Contact Stan Sullivan 519-733-2934 stansull@ gmail.com. ap4
MOVING SALE
39 SHAWNEE CRT., LEAMINGTON. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7. Antiques, china, oak hall table, kitchen set, tv, gas BBQ, quilts, walker, golf clubs, some hand tools, lawn equipment, shelving and much more. ap4
NEWFOUNDLAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION
October 2-12, 2018
Music, community and humour mark this award-winning expedition.
Hike the fall colours and feel the refreshing sea spray by Zodiac. SAVE $749 - $1,890 USD until April 15, 2018 FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.adventurecanada.com info@adventurecanada.com TOLL-FREE: 1-800-363-7566 14 Front St S. Mississauga (TICO REG # 04001400)
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AUCTIONS
ITEMS FOR SALE
1988 GOLDWING TRIKE with reverse, and towable camper. Call 519-326-9626. mr28-ap18
COCA COLA COLLECTION, Oil lamp collection, Cat Wine Bottle collection, Stainless steel flask collection, Gingerbread collection, Campbellʼs Soup collection, salt & pepper collection, train set collection, die cast car collection, belt & buckle collection, A & W Cup collection, Christmas jar collection, Chuck Wagon collection, Porcelain doll collection, cigarette case collection. Call 519-3269626. mr28-ap18
& WAIT STAFF & ICE CREAM ATTENDANT
Please send resume to: freddysparkstop@gmail.com
General Labourers for 2018 Processing Season
• Day and night shifts 50-60+ hours/week (Mon.-Sat.)
• Working in warm temperatures
• Transport raw, finished & packaged materials; measure/ dump ingredients; check for basic quality defects
• Starting wage $14.00 per hour No education, and no experience required.
lori.weil@weilsfood.ca 483 Erie St. North Box 130 Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0
Greenhouse Worker
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting
• Checking quality of harvested produce
• Other duties as assigned
WORK CONDITIONS:
• Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods
• Bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail
• Working at heights, hot environment
WAGE AND HOURS:
• 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays
• Wage: 14.00/hour, seasonal, full time
No Education Required. No Experience Required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)
GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED
Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.
Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.00 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation.
Apply:
Southshore Greenhouses
• Compensation is $14.00/hour
• Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays)
• No education or experience required.
• Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse.
Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume
We are growing again!!!
We are currently filling full time and part time positions in the following areas.
BREAD BAKERS • COOKS CUSTOMER SERVICE • SANITATION
Apply at: hr@lakesidebakery.com
GENERAL GREENHOUSE
LABOUR - Full time and part time positions available. 4048 hours per week, weekends/holidays. Wage $14/ hour. Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting, and other duties as assigned. No experience required. Apply to IPR Farms Ltd. by fax 519-326-6702 or email hriprfms@gmail.com.
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M&M FARMS LTD - Greenhouse Worker positions available. Responsibilities: crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work
Conditions: fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. Hours: 45+ hours a week including weekends.
Wage: $14.00 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education or experience required. Must have own transportation. Please forward e-mail to mmfarms@bell.net or Fax: 519-326-8047.
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LOOKING FOR CAREGIVER for 71 year old woman suffering from Dementia (Stage 1) to provide vital physical, practical, and emotional support. Services will be needed for 4 hours per day 4 times a week, starting immediately. Offering $25 per hour. Hours are flexible, so caregiver can choose which days work best for them. Please email robinabbrewer@gmail. com to apply or for more information. ap4-25
PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.00/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnalcejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. mr7-ap4
• 60 cents/mile for CDN & US work except for East Coast
• 65 cents/mile for East Coast work
• Benefits after 90 days CALL IF
• You want to join our team
• You have 2 years minimum experience and a clean abstract
• If you
HELLO MY NAME is Stevie and Iʼm looking for some odd jobs to do around the Leamington area. I am available Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. With Spring coming on I can assist with yard work, painting, general cleaning and pet sitting. To contact me please call or text at 519-324-5879. Thank you. mr21-ap11
NOTICES
Public Notice – By-Law 08-18 Parking of Motor Vehicles in Residential Zones
The Municipality of Leamington is implementing a new by-law to regulate the parking of motor vehicles in residential zones. This includes prohibiting parking a motor vehicle anywhere other than in a garage or residential driveway, parking a derelict vehicle on a residential driveway, parking a recreational vehicle where not permitted, and parking an excluded commercial vehicle in a residential zone. This by-law was a result of calls and complaints from the residents of Leamington. Municipal Law Enforcement will be educating and warning residents that are in contravention of bylaw 08-18 for a brief period to gain voluntary compliance. After this brief period, owners of non-compliant vehicles will receive a ticket. This by-law only pertains to residential zones. Information regarding By-Laws, including 08-018, can be found on Leamington’s website www.leamington.ca.
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NOTICES
ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITY
Greenhouse Property
KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
BDO Canada Limited (“BDO”), in its capacity as Court Appointed Receiver of G.I. Farms Inc. (the “Receiver”), is inviting offers for the purchase of the assets of G.I. Farms Inc., whose principal asset is a 20 acre partially constructed greenhouse (the “Greenhouse”).
• The Greenhouse is located at 2980 South Talbot Road, Kingsville, Ontario.
• The Greenhouse is built on approximately 33.4 acres of land and is zoned Agriculture (A1). A renovated 1½ storey single family residence of approximately 2,572 sq. ft. is located on the same parcel of land.
• The Greenhouse consists of approximately 857,668 sq. ft. of growing area and 29,970 sq. ft. of packaging and warehouse space.
• The Greenhouse is located in a prime location with quick and easy accessibility to the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, the Windsor International Airport, the Canada-US border, and several deep-water transportation docks.
The assets of G.I. Farms Inc. are being offered for sale under a Court approved sale process implemented by the Receiver (the “Sale Process”). All offers will be considered by the Receiver on an individual basis as and when received in accordance with the Sale Process.
DEADLINE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IS 5PM EST ON MAY 31ST, 2018 For additional information please contact BDO.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ethan Dewick
Tel: 416 865 0210 ext. 3134 or edewick@bdo.ca
Southpoint Capitals Novice AEs wind up season
The Southpoint Capitals L.J. Fleming Ltd. Novice AE hockey team travelled to LaSalle to take on the Sabres in semifinal action last Wednesday evening. In a do or die, all or nothing match, the Caps needed a good performance against a very strong and older LaSalle team. Right from the opening face off it was apparent that the Sabres came to play as they were faster and stronger on the puck, leaving the Capitals on their heels for the entire first period. If not for the stellar play of Nolan Meadows between the pipes, the Southpoint squad could have easily been down three or four goals as it was a constant barrage of shots aimed towards their netminder.
The second period began much in the same way as the first. Southpoint had difficulty matching the intensity of their opponent. Slowly the Sabres were rewarded for their hard work and the goals started going in. Even when the Caps found themselves with the puck and had a scoring chance, they were met by two or three defenders to thwart the opportunity.
Finally, late in the second period, off the face off at centre, AJ Youssef won the draw to Kayden Cook who carried the puck in on his off wing and rifled one in far post to get the Caps on the board.
In the third, LaSalle continued their assault, scoring a
few more, but Southpoint continued playing and even generating more scoring chances. With some hard work and a few lucky bounces, LaSalle added to their lead. Late in the game though, Aidan Pulley grabbed the puck at his own blue line, circled behind his own net and proceeded to weave through their whole team, finishing with a nice deke, sliding the puck into the now open cage. It was a highlight reel goal to finish the season.
In the end, Southpoint lost 7-2 to a very good LaSalle team, but should hold their heads high for a very good season. Each player had fun and improved from start to finish.
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