Leamington Flyers repeat as Western Ontario Conference Champs
Bill Weir Championship Trophy after winning the Western Ontario Conference title for the second consecutive season. The Flyers finished the series Saturday, April 4 with a 3-2 regulation Game 6 victory in LaSalle. (SEE STORY AND PHOTOS ON PAGE 28)
Mischief at pollution control centre
Leamington OPP has been called several times, including last week, regarding damage to the property behind the Pollution Control Centre on Seacliff Drive East in Leamington.
Suspect(s) are cutting the fence at the rear of the property and entering onto the town property.
Police would like to remind the public that trespassing on town property is an offence and that cutting a fence surrounding a property is considered Mischief under the Criminal Code of Canada and is punishable.
Anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this crime is asked to contact Leamington OPP Detachment at 519-326-2544.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2.000.
Deane replaces Shields as acting CEO
Ken Deane was named as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH), filling in for Terry Shields who is taking a medical leave for a hip replacement.
Jim Gaffan, Board Chair of LDMH announced the appointment of Deane as acting CEO last week, taking effect effective April 2, 2015. This acting appointment is to provide interim coverage until Shields’ expected return at the end of May 2015.
“The board is unanimous in appointing Ken as Acting Chief Executive Officer during Terry’s medical leave. The Board welcomes Ken for this interim period and looks forward to Terry’s speedy recovery and return,” confirmed Gaffan.
“The appointment of an acting CEO during a leave of this duration is a common practice and it reflects the Board’s interest in maintaining strategic oversight and strong external relationships. Day-to-day operations will continue to be directed by senior management under Susan Gibson, Chief Financial Officer, and Dr. Ejaz Ghumman, Chief of Staff. During this time Ken will work closely with senior management and the Board of Directors,” stated CEO Shields.
Deane was President and CEO at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital from 2002 to 2004 and then returned to Windsor in January 2011 having been appointed Supervisor of Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital by the Minister of Health and Long Term Care. Following his appointment as Supervisor, the Board appointed Deane as President and CEO, a position he held until September 2014.
Deane has extensive experience in health care having held executive positions in a number of hospitals and a senior role in the Ministry of Health and Long Term as Assistant Deputy Minister of the Health System Accountability and Performance Division.
Terry Shields
Ken Deane
Celebrating 60 years of radio in Leamington
CJSP and CHYR staff to hold annual reunion
By C. Scott Holland
Just over 60 years ago a small group of investors sought a radio station for Leamington. Its purpose was to serve the area of Essex, Kent and West Lambton counties. In June 1954, at a meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Al Bruner applied to the CBC for a radio station license. The CBC’s Board of Governors denied the request stating, “(The area is) well served. Therefore we are not convinced there is a need for another radio station having wide coverage.”
Bruner and his group had already formed their plans. The station would operate under the name Sun Parlour Broadcasters Ltd. and would be named CJSP. The proposed radio would broadcast from sunrise to sunset. By the fall of 1954 the CBC relented and granted the group a license. By December, over 20 miles of underground cable was laid between the studios situated on the upper floor of Shotton Hall (above where the Royal Canadian Legion is today) and its two 235-foot high towers on a parcel of land west along Hwy 3. Its equipment was supplied by
McCurdy Broadcasting Equipment of Toronto and was the newest, most modern in North America at the time. The equipment’s manufacturer was George McCurdy, a Wheatley native who had worked as an engineer at CKLW in the 1930s before leaving to begin his own company.
On Feb. 19, 1955 the station made a special first broadcast at 3:30 p.m. with dedication ceremonies by Rev. Canon A.S.H. Cree and Rev. Fr. P.J. Phelan. To let area residents know the station was broadcasting, a truckload of over 700 helium-filled balloons were released by Mayor Grace McFarland. On Sun. Feb. 20 at 7 a.m. the station began its full-time transmissions.
Connecting with the community was a key factor in CJSP’s and later CHYR’s success. Many local residents worked there both on and off the air waves, and had it not been for the foresight and professionalism of the early pioneers like Art Gadd, Lou Tomasi, John Garton and Lou Boudreau, the station may not have become an area broadcast giant.
Popular music, sports broadcasts, relevant national, local and agricultural news were parts of the formula.
The station even was a stepping stone for some of the DJs and newsmen like Wayne McLean, Dick Hildebrandt and Percy Hadfield.
Its biggest challenge was staying current and drawing more listeners. One of its most important changes came in July 1967 when its call letters became CHYR – with a moniker of “CHEER” that became its signature for over 30 years. As well, the station increased its broadcasting power (Continued on page 3)
From about 1968 this photo shows Barry Poole’s CHYR sponsored stock car.
CJSP and CHYR staff to hold annual reunion
(Continued from page 2) to 10,000 watts and went to 24-hour programming. Using a split signal, thanks to six 25-storey towers on 60 acres of land near Sturgeon Creek, the station broadcast at 710 during the day and on 730 at nighttime.
While CHYR prospered, in 1968 they became a pioneer in cable TV and Essex Cable TV was born. It was the first time television was transmitted via cable to homes, and initially it served Kingsville and Leamington before receiving a license in 1974 to increase the number of stations it broadcast. The TV station thrived as much as its radio partner did and reflected all aspects of Leamington, showing everything from council meetings to ethnic shows.
With a mixture of programs for young and old and its stable of Sunday ethnic programs, the station prospered greatly. Sports broadcasts of CFL, NHL and MLB games helped the station too. For many seasons, Toronto Blue Jays games were carried but in 1980 the Jays’ organization denied the station the right to air them. The station fought back and won the right, thus overcoming an immense hurdle.
The station remained highly involved in the community too. However, by April 1991, with a wide variety of FM and AM stations in the region, the station made a bold move by playing country music instead of rock and roll. Despite the new format, the region embraced it and the station remained stable.
Longtime station programmer Lou Tomasi retired in 1992 and DJ Chuck Reynolds took over. Reynolds had been at the station since the late 1970s and would help convert the station from an AM station to one with a home on the FM dial. It was a necessary move, and in August 1993 CHYR moved to a spot at 96.7 FM.
In April 2001, newer ownership took over the station and “The Purge”, as it is now called, occurred. The staff of the station was gutted. Many of the employees stayed within the Leamington community and have contributed to the community’s well-being. Leamington residents were shocked to suddenly find their friendly station a completely different sounding one as its new
programming was aimed at a more youthful audience. It retained the CHYR call letters but would eventually become CMIX.
It took time for the town to accept the many new changes and by 2005 the CJSP name was revived as a second station and is now known as Max 92.7 FM.
With 60 years of history behind it and so many stories of life in and around the station, CJSP and CHYR plus Essex Cable TV remain a part of Leamington and former staff members gather each spring for an annual reunion. With the likes of Wayne McLean, Dave Mather, Chuck Reynolds, Bill Gay, Pete Summers, Heidi Hotz, Percy Hadfield, John Garton Jr., Mark Allen and Brian Penstone often attending the reunion, the station’s history has been kept alive. This year’s reunion will take place on Apr. 17 at Ray’s Ribhouse. If you are a past staff member (full or part-time) you are welcome to attend and can contact Paul Bunnett-Jones for more info.
The CJSP staff from the late 1950s including Lou Tomasi and John Garton Sr.
The elusive OMHA title
As the NHL season winds down and my lowly Leafs hunt for that elusive first draft pick instead of competing for Lord Stanley’s mug, my thoughts turned last week to my own brush with a hockey championship.
For minor hockey teams, the holy grail is not as fancy as the Stanley Cup but the Ontario Championship is something that is a very special accomplishment.
Unlike in baseball, where I won two Ontario titles as a player and three more as a coach, the honour of Ontario champion eluded me in my hockey career.
In April of 1980, however, I was a member of the Leamington Ardiel Bulldogs Juvenile ‘A’ squad that lost a tough Ontario final series to Streetsville. We were competing for the Syl Apps Cup.
Coming off a berth in the provincial semi-finals the year before, this team was poised to do great things.
Led offensively by Tracy Wiper, John Bernhardt, Ron Martin and captain Howie Forsyth, who all ended up in the top 10 for league scoring, we dominated the county league that year.
The funny thing about 1980 is that Leamington had great success at many levels. The Flyers won the OHA title that year and the Roma Club Flames Juvenile ‘B’ team also went deep into the OMHA playoffs. There must have been a bumper crop of athletes born in the 1961 to 1963 era.
Cliff Quick was our coach that year, with Jack Stevenson as the manager. Scott Pepper also helped behind the bench. We had a very involved sponsor in Bill Ardiel, who had long been a minor hockey supporter and sponsor in Leamington. Bill treated us all like his own.
The previous year’s team had been led by our wily veterans in Ken Johnston, Randy Lee, Andy Wiper and Paul Unrau, among others. With their graduation from the program, they were replaced by ‘youngsters’ Phil Wiper, Jay Pepper, Tim Hanna and Manuel Silva, with Paul Humber replacing Unrau between the pipes.
music. Nowadays, every team comes onto the ice and warms up to their favourite song, but we hadn’t seen that yet. I remember the Doobie Brothers’ ‘China Grove’ blaring over the P.A. system as we skated around the ice. It seems like nothing now, but it was quite unnerving back then.
That song served its purpose as they ran over us like a steamroller, catching us totally unprepared and putting us down 1-0 in the series.
That little infusion of youth seemed to bring the spark needed to get to the finals.
It wasn’t an easy road.
After eliminating Essex locally, we set our sights on Goderich, who had beaten us in the Silver Stick tournament earlier in the season.
The following night, we were more into the game and kept it close for some time.
We lost the first game badly. I think the score was 8-3 or something like that. In a best-of-five series, you couldn’t afford to fall behind two games. We battled back to win the series, capping it off at the old Leamington arena in front of a standing-room only crowd.
About halfway through, however, a slew of penalties were called on both sides, with one of their players jumping out of the penalty box in time to get a breakaway and score.
Funny how things work out, but we had to return to the county to face Shoreline (Tecumseh) next and we beat them easily.
While we waited for our next opponent, I remember thinking that we had something special there.
Our coaching staff was livid because the player should not have come out of the box due to offsetting penalties. We played the rest of the game under official protest and lost by two goals.
In the third period, something funny happened too. Jay Pepper got in a tangle with one of the Streetsville players and they were both given the heave-ho by the seemingly incompetent referee.
Goalies Humber and Greg ‘Muttley’ Sellon were at the top of their game, and nobody could stop the Wiper-Forsyth-Martin line, at least locally.
Defensively, I played alongside Tim Hanna, with Matt Phibbs, Jay Pepper, Steve Lewis and Mike Colasanti rounding out the blueline, if memory serves me correctly.
Our next opponent would be Niagara-On-The-Lake, who had lost in the finals the year before. They were considered one of the favourites to take it all.
We disposed of them in straight games and suddenly people were looking at Leamington as one of the provincial powerhouses.
Another test was on the horizon, though, as we had to face Stoneybrook, who had eliminated us the previous year. A close series ended in our favour and we were off to the Ontario finals.
Again, we had to wait for an opponent as Streetsville and Aurora were locked in a tight series. When we heard our opponents were Streetsville, we had no idea where or who they were. We had watched Aurora play at a tournament but hadn’t faced them.
Our first trip to Streetsville opened our eyes to the level of competition and the lengths they would go to win the title.
Setting aside a small prank incident at the hotel, which prompted our manager to ask the famous question, “Who’s the joker?”, we settled into our rooms and thought we were ready for anything the Streetsville gang could throw at us.
As we stepped on the ice to a full, noisy arena, we encountered something that we’d never heard before: entrance
As Pep stepped into the shower after his ejection, he was confronted by the guy who he had been fighting with, who stood there in his full equipment challenging Pep to another go-around. Being naked, I’m not sure what his thoughts were at that time, but the fight never materialized and he had a good story for us when we returned to the room after the game.
The series returned to Leamington while we awaited the outcome of the protest. We should have been awarded the game based on the rules of the day, but that didn’t happen. Our first game back in Leamington saw us beat them and close the gap to 2-1, but the game under protest was ruled to be re-played from the time of that illegal goal.
At the time, we were down a goal, I think, and we replayed the rest of that game the next day, only to fall short and lose the championship.
It was a rough series and it took its toll on us. To say we were disappointed was an understatement.
We found out later that Streetsville had played only their third series against us, while we had played five series to get to them.
That’s as close as I ever got to that elusive Ontario championship.
Many players go through their minor hockey years without even sniffing a title, while many others have been champs a couple of times.
For me and most of my teammates, that was our one and only shot. We fell short, but it was a blast getting there.
MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings
Atlantic Puffin by Randy Holland www.randysnaturephotography
Head Shaving challenges top lineup for Mercato Food Fest
Save the date of May 22 as the Mercato Food Fest makes its presence felt across Essex County in support of the Erie Shores Campus of Hospice and Transition to Betterness.
“I believe with all my heart that when a community comes together, anything is possible,” said Mercato Food Fest and Mane Event chairperson Gloria Cavenago, who is no stranger to supporting the Windsor Essex Hospice and T2B. Both organizations are dedicated to providing comfort and support to those individuals and their families impacted by a life-altering diagnosis.
“With Hospice expanding to our county and my continuous commitment to T2B, there was no better time than now to bring back this event,” said Gloria of her original head-shaving challenge events from the past.
Gloria feels that with the support that T2B has given to Leamington District Memorial Hospital, coupled with the soon-to-be establishing Hospice Village in Leamington that “we truly are changing how each of
our families will face cancer and other life-altering diseases.”
“My wish is for cancer to be cured and for anyone leaving this life to do so in a peaceful, beautiful way surrounded by infinite love,” said Gloria. “We still have some work to do, but with the community’s support we can make sure our loved ones are comfortable and surrounded by everything they need.”
The Mercato Food Fest is being held on May 22 at Viewpointe Estate Winery starting at 5:30 p.m. with an antipasto hour and dinner served at 7 p.m. This area’s popular food trucks will be on site offering some memorable tastes to go along with the fundraising fun with the “Mane Event” of hair-to-hair head shaving challenges. Live entertainment will also be provided by Frank Fernandes, Jody Raffoul and the Ciao Band.
The head shaving begins around 8 p.m. when brave volunteers from across Essex County will put their locks under the clippers to help the cause. To date, the list of head shaving
challengers include Sam Badreddine of O’Sarracino Trattoria, Jacques Berge of Windsor Power Group, Scott Bradt of Bradt’s Butcher Block, Shawn Chapman of Loop, Schauer, Chapman & Associates, Don Courtemanche of Leamington Boxing Academy, local greenhouse consultant Laust Dam, Brendon Deiter of Windsor Chapel Funeral Home, Stacey DiNiro, Pete Fiss of Upgrade Consulting, Don Francis of Beachcomber Hot Tubs, Kevin Gale of Gabriele Brand Source Home Furnishings, James Jacobs of Century 21 Erie Shores, Dan Jacobs of Howe Fit, Cody Kraus of Century 21 Erie Shores, Steve Marcovecchio of WPIC Bell Mobility, Paul Mastronardi of Jem Farms, Brian Mastro-
nardi, Craig Miller of BDO Canada, Mark Muzzin of The Butcher of Kingsville, Chris Prebeg of Leamington Fitness, Dennis Reis of Reis Appliance, Tim Rempel of Home Logix, Bimi Rexhepi of Elite Steak & Seafood, Jim Slater of Erie James Ltd, Brendan Stevenson of Windsor Chapel Funeral
Home, Amy Verhoeven of Reid Funeral Home Ltd., and Scott Walker of Windsor Chapel Funeral Home.
For more information about the upcoming event, including tickets, email Alycia Bento at abento@ldmh.
org or Samantha Arpino at samantha@t2b.ca
You can also call Leamington District Memorial Hospital directly at 519326-2373 ext/ #4143 or the T2B offices at 519-9445143.
Mon - Sat 11 am - 3 pm April 13 – April 18
Kinsmen host
Easter Egg Hunt
Children 12 and under gathered on a frigid -4 degree Celcius morning for the annual Kinsmen Easter Egg Hunt. A light dusting of snow overnight did not keep the little ones from finding chocolate eggs and special treats. It doesn’t take long for the all the eggs to be gathered from Seacliff Park. The event started at 10 a.m. sharp and was all done by 10:05 a.m.
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Horticultural Society selects flower of the year for 2015
By Catherine Riediger
Spring is definitely here! The spring birds are back (redwinged blackbirds and robins) and flowers are popping
through the earth as the snow melts away.
The Planting Committee has met with the municipal staff to co-ordinate planting of the flower pots with the hanging baskets. The colour scheme for the planters and baskets will be the same as last year. As pictured, the Big Series Pink Begonia (Begonia x benariensis) which was in last year’s planters has been chosen as Leamington’s Flower of
the Year. The Communities in Bloom committee have also adopted this begonia for the 2015 campaign. Leamington residents and businesses are encouraged to plant pink begonias in their front yard planters and flowerbeds in support of this initiative.
The Leamington Horticultural Society and Communities in Bloom’s 2015 season was kicked off at the Home & Garden Show held at the Sherk Complex on March 27-29. (Continued on page 9)
This begonia has also been adopted by Communities in Bloom for their 2015 campaign.
Three-year-old Lucas Stickles had his Captain America pail and was dressed warmly for the annual Kinsmen Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday, March 28 at Seacliff Park.
The Big Series Pink Begonia has again been chosen as Leamington’s flower of the year and will adorn the town’s planters and baskets this summer.
Meloche records first Christian CD
By Sheila McBrayne
Taylor Meloche, formerly of Leamington is waiting to hear her song on local Christian radio stations.
Taylor, 16, won the Shining Star Christian Vocal Contest in 2014 in London last summer. The prize package gave Meloche an opportunity to kick start her musical endeavour. It has allowed her to record a 10-song CD, provided her a website, a promotional video of her single, duplication of 1000 CD’s, photography and art works for all tour support.
The Grade 10 student at Walkerville Centre For Creative Arts for vocals and piano (Walkerville Collegiate) now lives in Windsor with parents Leah and Frank Meloche, but still calls herself a Gore Hill Public School Gator and attended her first year of high school at Leamington District Secondary School.
Taylor’s CD, titled “Little Feeling” includes her first single to be released “Jesus is Praise”. Taylor isn’t just the voice behind the CD, she also wrote or co-wrote 9 of the 10 songs.
“This is her passion; it’s in her soul, said Taylor’s mom Leah. “Her ‘Plan B’ was to be a music therapist… She’s just a good kid; she really represents being a good person and Christian music is part of that,” said Leah. Taylor is open to all kinds of music, but this competition opened a door for her.
“This amazing journey she’s been on, since June 2014, began in London Ontario in the preliminary round of the coveted contest. This led to the semi-finals in Cambridge, and finally Kitchener where she was crowned Shining Star 2014 amongst Canada’s 50 amazing Christian artists,” stated Leah.
She wrote her first song for an English project in Grade 9. During the semi-finals of the competition, she wrote her second song when she had a bit of trouble finding a faster song that she could connect with. Her song “God In You” was a hit and the 14-year-old impressed the judges and made it to the finals. Her single “Jesus is the Praise” is being released in April 2015 from her debut album “Little Feelings” which will be available on iTunes later this spring.
To hear Taylor’s single, and learn more about Taylor, go to her website at http://taylormeloche.com
“I just kinda look to other people for ideas and came up with inspirational songs that people, all people, can relate to,” said Taylor.
“I’ve just been waiting for this... It’s so amazing, so many surprises along the way, but it’s so awesome... I don’t know how life can get any better than this,” she joked.
“I’m super excited for the SoundCloud release and then iTunes when the CD is out.”
Taylor with studio producer Andy Horrocks, AME Recording Studio in Kitchener, ON.
Taylor recording last summer.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Think before you speak, Aries. Quick wit might lead to some easy laughs, but it's best to consider how your words will affect those around you before you speak.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Give yourself a little more time to solve a puzzling problem, Taurus. Within a few days you might have the fresh perspective you need to determine a solution.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, criticism coming your way is intended to be constructive. Listen to what others are saying and recognize that they are advocates, not adversaries.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, give yourself time to form an opinion on an important issue in your life. The more time you give yourself, the more clearly you will see the issue at hand.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, not everyone moves at your breakneck speed. Just because others aren't keeping up doesn't mean they don't understand what is going on. Give others time to catch up.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, a budding relationship demands your attention this week. Give this relationship the attention it deserves, and you will be glad for having done so.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, resist the urge to rehash an old issue. You and others have long since moved on, and there are more positive things to focus on in the next week.
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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, your financial savvy comes to the forefront this week. Put your skill for finding a deal to work and you and your accountant will be glad you did.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, a goal that seems unlikely is still worth working toward. Others will be there to offer support and guidance as you pursue this very unique and rewarding goal.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, a great opportunity to express yourself comes along this week. Make the most of this chance to let others see your creative side.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, a friend or family member looks to you for advice this week. Do your best to put yourself in his or her shoes and let him or her know your support is unwavering.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, you have the wherewithal to complete projects others may never even attempt. Put your best foot forward and get to work.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
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Brooklyn Decker, Model (28)
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Carles Puyol, Athlete (37)
APRIL 14
Abigail Breslin, Actress (19)
APRIL 15
Emma Thompson, Actress (56)
APRIL 16
Bobby Vinton, Singer (80)
APRIL 17
Rooney Mara, Singer (30)
APRIL 18
Conan O'Brien, TV Host (52)
Horticultural Society flower of the year
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Flower arrangements created by Society members decorated the booth along with ferns provided by Anna’s Flowers, who donated a beautiful succulent planter to be won by those who signed up as new members during the garden show. Eighteen new members joined the Society and the winner of the planter was Joan Peters.
The March monthly meeting’s guest speaker was Terri Dent on the topic of Container/ Patio Gardening.
“Containerization” is a new horticultural phrase created by Terri in hopes of instilling adventure in gardeners on the uniqueness of what can be done in the world of using “receptacles with the capacity to hold objects for various reasons”. The presentation explored all the possibilities of what containers can do, from low maintenance, water and patio ideas to herbal, edible, inspirational and how to personalize your containers. There were slides demonstrating fun projects and new trends. There were guidelines on how to make it all successful for the imaginative gardener and what new plant varieties along with old-time favourites were available. Ideas were also shared on recycling, low maintenance, diversifying, layering, going vertical and how to create focal points. A night of making you think outside the box. I came away with the impression that anything goes with the right plants, location and imagination.
The Society’s annual Plant Sale is planned for May 9, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. This year the sale includes a “Trash for Treasure Table” featuring garden-related items. If you have any items to donate, please contact Kathryn Brooker, 519-325-0042. If you need to thin your perennials, the Society would be interested in any donations. If you have donations and/or require assistance in harvesting the plants, please contact Ken Clark, 519-325-0769. It is recommended that, if possible, harvesting and potting be done a couple of weeks prior to the plant sale. So mark your calendar and join us for some horticultural activity and some new plants for your gardens.
“Replant Our Streets” Corner
Each tree is assigned a number and the following organizations and people have participated in the planting of 105 trees through this unique program:
59. May 2005 – Marg Cowan planted an Emerald Queen Maple in memory of Bruce Cowan on the west side of Erie St. S., 3rd tree north of Marlborough Ave.
60. May 2005 – Marg Cowan planted an Emerald Queen Maple in memory of Ritchie Cowan on the west side of Erie St. S., 4th tree north of Marlborough Ave.
61. May 2005 – The Municipality of Leamington planted a Maple tree at the Leamington Marina in recognition of the Snowbirds Air Show.
62. May 2005 – Cam McKay planted a Linden in memory of his father Bruce McKay at the Leamington Marina.
If you would like to know more about this program, please contact the Society’s Tree Committee co-ordinator, Joan McDonald at 519-326-8122.
At the Society’s April 15th monthly meeting at Leamington United Church, 7:30 p.m., the guest speaker will be Steve DeGoey from Peanut Centre Nursery on the topic of Home Gardening and Landscaping. Please plan to join us for this timely and informative presentation. Newcomers are welcome and refreshments will be served.
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Special meeting held before April 20 public meeting
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
Leamington Council held a special meeting on March 30 to deal with a request for rezoning.
The report to Council explains that, “The Owner has reached a critical point in his proposed development and he is concerned about the development approval schedule and required procedures provided by administration. The Owner requested the opportunity to speak to Council to ensure that Council understood the situation and possibly assist the Owner in meeting his construction schedule… A Special Meeting of Council was scheduled to accommodate the Owner’s request.”
The property must be rezoned and the official plan must be amended to allow a 6-storey apartment complex to be built. In addition, the land must be severed from the rest of the commercial development and the proposed construction requires site plan control. Even if there are no objections or problems all those approvals will require at least a couple of months. The owner has suggested that that great a delay could result in the project not being brought in until next year, and could possibly be cancelled.
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The presentation of the background report was made by the CAO, Peter Neufeld. The intent of the developer is to build an apartment. Furthermore, administration is supportive of this initiative. The reality, is that time has passed and not everything that must occur to re-zone the property has occurred.
The owner, Mr. Rob Piroli, requested a conditional permit to prevent ‘unreasonable delay’, but administration has rejected this idea. A further concern voiced by Mr. Neufeld is that the permission for a foundation that could be for the residential use prior to any public input would be poorly received by the public.
Mr. Piroli had his planner, Jackie Lassaline, present her professional opinion concerning the permit for an enclosed parking garage. She pointed out that the location of the 6-storey building has been moved as far north (away from the neighbouring residences to the south) as is feasible for enclosed parking. She also argued that to permit construction through the winter months, the foundation must be completed right away and any delay will be ‘unreasonable’. The essence of her argument was that the conditional building permit should be issued.
Mr. Piroli was clear in his desire not to cause Municipal Council a problem or put them in “a bad position”, but the difference of opinion between him and administration must be resolved with Council’s participation: he stated that he and administration were at a “stalemate”. His concern was that if the building cannot be started in April, it can’t be enclosed in November and cannot be occupied next summer. He emphasized that this is a large project and noted that Council has actively tried to attract developers, that Coun-
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Pay close attention to these terrific musical guests. MUSIC SERIES RETURNS
Saturday, April ll at 7:30 p.m. THE RUSSELL deCARLE TRIO - Presented by the Kingsville Folk Festival and The Bank Theatre. Russell deCarle was a founding member of the acclaimed Canadian country band, Prairie Oyster. This band garnered multiple gold and platinum albums, a string of number one Canadian singles, multiple Juno and Canadian Country Music Awards, and legions of fans worldwide. They played together for over 30 years. In recent years, however, deCarle has focussed on music which he describes as “more of a torchybluesy affair.” Russell has relished the opportunity to explore styles away from the country sound. The Russell deCarle trio is comprised of Steve Briggs, famous accordionist, Dennis Keldie, and Russell deCarle. Tickets are $20. For ticket info call 519997-7777. Tickets are also available at the door one half hour before the show.
Friday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH COFFEE HOUSE - Dale Butler returns. With his return, comes his special brand of humour and love. Thanks once again to Sharon and David Light who hosted while Dale was away. You two were great. We can hardly wait until you become Leamingtonians.
Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. KAREN MORAND AND BOSCO - This wonderful band is no stranger to The Bank Theatre Stage. The band features Aaron Verhulst on mandolin and guitars, Benny Santoro on cajon and Janet Dixon on harmonies, percussion and kazoo wizardry. Together with Karen on lead vocals and guitar, they perform a collection of her original songs alongside folk and contemporary songs. They are the best alt-country-hillbilly-gospel band around. Tickets are $15 and are available at Thomson Guardian Pharmacy (Leamington) and at the door one-half hour before the show.
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cil must be willing to ‘step up to the plate’ when problems arise, especially if they hope to have this development.
Mr. Piroli also referred to his experience in other jurisdictions such as Mississauga where one of his developments received 13 conditional permits prior to successful completion. His argument was that the foundation meets all of the zoning requirements of the commercial zoning, although he hopes to use it for a residential building.
Last, Mr. Piroli emphasized that he is taking all of the risk, and he is taking it willingly. He stressed that he has submitted all of the reports that had been holding up progress and his application is now complete. Mr. Piroli indicated that if he did not get the conditional permit he would have to consider taking the $80 million project and its roughly 100 new jobs to another municipality.
Asked by Councillor John Jacobs what an appeal to the OMB would do to his schedule, the response was that by that time he would have already made the commitment to stay in Leamington.
Leamington’s Director of Legal and Legislative Affairs, Brian Sweet, added that if an appeal was registered all construction on the building would have to stop.
Councillor Tim Wilkinson expressed his view that, after a lot of soul-searching, he feels he must respect the importance of the April 20th official public meeting.
Asking for a response, Mr. Piroli replied that he is of the opinion there is no valid justification to oppose this development, so let him take the gamble. Furthermore, Mr. Piroli kept emphasizing that “it’s just a conditional permit”.
Neufeld emphasized that Council does not issue a conditional permit. That is done solely by the Chief Building Official. The question of “urgency” is also in the purview of the CBO. All Council can do is decide whether or not it is willing to enter into an agreement with the developer that would allow the CBO to reconsider.
Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald told Mr. Piroli that she feels her ‘feet are being held to the fire’ and that she is being pressured by the timeline argument and that she resents it. She has complete faith in the CBO.
at the Tilbury Arena • Doors open at 10 am Trout Pond, Trophies, Vendors, Kids Archery Shoot, Product Demos, Door Prizes, Lunch, Bar
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FRIDAY, APRIL 10 & SATURDAY, APRIL 11 - Rummage Sale at Epworth United Church, Kingsville. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. $2 Bag on Saturday only.
MONDAY, APRIL 13 - 7:00 p.m.Essex County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society presents "Do You Know Your Family" Join us in welcoming George Pitfield to speak about his discovery of his aboriginal roots. Visit http://www.ogs.on.ca/essex to learn more about us. Windsor Public Library, lower level 850 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor. Everyone welcome!
MONDAY, APRIL 13 - Discover Bible Class meets Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 220 Erie St. N., Leamington. Topic for April 13: "Does my life really matter to God?" The only textbook is your Bible. All are welcome. Call 519322-1644 for more info.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14 - South Essex Community Council presents Senior Fun Night - "Laughter is the Best Medicine" , 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Join in, reduce stress and boost your immune system the natural way. SECC, 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Limited space. RSVP by Apr. 10 at 519-326-8629.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15Leamington Horticultural Society meets 7:30 p.m. at Leamington United Church. Speaker: Steve DeGoey from the Peanut Centre. Topic: Home Gardening and
Landscaping. All are welcome for an evening of horticultural fellowship. Refreshments served. For more info call Ken Clark 519-3250769.
TFRIDAY, APRIL 17 & SATURDAY, APRIL 18 - Rummage Sale at First Baptist Church, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Lots of toys, good used clothing, small household items, books home décor, jewellery and so much more!
SUNDAY, APRIL 18 - Silent Walk & Vigil . Meet at Leamington District Secondary School, 125 Talbot St. W. at 3:15 p.m. Walk to Leamington District Memorial Hospital to express concern for abortion. Rain or shine. Leamington Area Right to Life 519325-0929.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 - The Ontario Purple Martin Association will meet Sat. Apr. 18, at 9:00 a.m., at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34, Ruthven. Want to learn more about purple martins? They will be arriving soon and we can help you try to entice them into your yard. Phone 519-738-3476 for more information.
SUNDAY, APRIL 19 - BENEFIT BRUNCH - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. by donation. Celebrating the life of Lainie Sallmen. Proceeds to benefit Lainie’s family. Mersea United Church, Mersea Rd. 8, East of Blytheswood - corner of Road 8 and Road 12. Also accepting donations at Mersea United Church, P.O. Box 652 Wheatley, ON N0P
CAO Neufeld introduced a new idea that was more to Mr. Piroli’s liking: to hold the April 20th meeting and immediately after (on the 4th of May) bring the results to Council. The residential application could be evaluated by Council, and then a partial building permit could be issued for the foundation (of the commercial proposal) without conflict. There would still be many technical hurdles to leap before a permit could be issued for the residential proposal, but there would be clear justification for progress to begin. Furthermore, Brian Sweet outlined the most optimistic timeframe and posited that the earliest that residential construction could begin would be the first week of June.
The public meeting will be April 20, a review of the meeting on May 4, and a final resolution at that meeting.
2P0. Please make cheque payable to Mersea United Church and mark the memo line “Sallmen Benefit”.
MONDAY, APRIL 20 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21 - Calling all master builders! Kids from JKGrade 5 (and parents too!) come to the Leamington Library for our MONTHLY LEGO CLUB at 4:30 p.m. Join us for an hour of creative building, challenges and sharing some tips and tricks. Program is free and Lego for building is provided.
FRIDAY, APRIL 24 & SATURDAY, APRIL 25 - Community Rummage Sale/Yard Sale, Leamington United Church, 9 John St., Fri. Apr. 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Sat. Apr. 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30Wondering how your infant, toddler or preschooler is doing?
Children First and the WindsorEssex County Health Unit are holding Promoting Early Development for newborns to age 5. Come and learn ways to promote healthy development, healthy eating, healthy teeth and healthy behaviour. 9:00 - 11:30 a.m., Queen Elizabeth Public School, Parenting & Family Literacy Centre, 4 Maxon Ave., Leamington. More info: Family Health Hotline 519-2582146 ext. 1350.
Community Calendar is a FREE service for FREE events. Please see the COMING EVENTS section in the CLASSIFIEDS for events with admission charges.
OBITUARY
Doris Manley
Doris Manley, 93 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2015.
OBITUARY
Rita Grubb
Rita Grubb, 86 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2015.
Beloved wife of the late Glen Manley (1987). Dear mother of Clifford (Muriel), Dennis (Deanna), Wayne (Sheila), Marlene Ronald. Loving grandmother of Darcy and Dave Fortuna, Darrin and Vangie Manley, Tom and Becky Manley, Bob and Angie Manley, Kenneth and Angela Manley, Yvonne Roy, Kimberley and Bob Pokeinhorn, Robert and Natalie Ronald, and Jeremy Ronald. Greatgrandmother of Hunter, Dakota and Eva, Emma, Julian and Aidan, Drew and Jacob, Alysia, Kenneth, Monica, Amber and Crystal, Isaac, Joshua and Julie. Great-greatgrandmother of Braxton. Dear sister of Harold Hillier (Betty). Predeceased by six brothers and one sister. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Thursday, April 9, 2015 from 12 noon until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Salvation Army.
Friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Robina Robertson Steel
We quietly mourn the passing of our dear mom Ruby Steel (nee Anderson) on Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Leamington Mennonite Home just short of her 96th birthday. Predeceased by husband Hugh (1991) and son Douglas (1995).
One of six children, Ruby was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. She came to Canada at age 5 and was a resident of Windsor for 85 years. She was a longtime member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and recently Knox Presbyterian Church in Leamington.
Survived by daughters Judy Drechsler (Whitey) and Brenda Ruiter (Bill). Also survived by daughter-in-law Donna (David Boyd), 5 grandchildren Heather, Sherri (Tim), Susan (Graham), Brian (Penny), Jeff (Heidi), 11 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by all her siblings. Always remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Leamington Mennonite Home for the excellent care and compassion given to Mom.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Beloved wife of Robert Grubb and the late Carl Campbell. Dear mother of Susan Brandner (Robert), Robert Grubb (Michele) and Lawrence Grubb (Jodi). Loving grandmother of Robert Brandner (Pam), David and Lisa Brandner, Bobbie and Marc Beneteau, Cori and Luciano Pannunzio, Kitch Grubb, Ashley and Len Janzen, Erika Bridgen, Mikayla Grubb, and greatgrandmother of Brianna, Tristan, Alexandra, Jonathan, Cassius, Arabella, Ryker, Parker, Nic and Brandon. Dear sister of Lawrence Bauhaus (Marylynn), Leonard Bauhaus (Wendy), Martha Krestel (the late Mike), Doris Garton (John), Naomi Botham (Bruce), the late Catherine Chambers (the late Carl), the late Mary Lidwell (the late Carmen), the late Irene Humpage (the late Bill), the late Robert Bauhaus, the late Clarence Bauhaus, the late Billy Bauhaus, the late Violet Hillman (Tom). Many nieces and nephews also survive.
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Thanks, Sheila
At Rita’s request, cremation has taken place.
Memorial visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, from 1 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Rev. Liz Chaplin officiated.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Special Olympics or Diabetes Association. Friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
FURNACE SERVICE & REPAIR
4-H Cloverbuds
The 4-H Cloverbuds recently held their second meeting with a Breakfast Bonanza.
The meeting started with the 4-H Pledge, which the Cloverbuds are still trying to learn. Next came a game called Alphabet Toss, then the Cloverbuds put their eyes and brains to work on a Breakfast Word Search and Breakfast Word Scramble.
Then they divided into 3 groups and made some delicious breakfast-style snacks.
The Cloverbuds meet again in April at Bally Bright Farm near Woodslee. They will watch the dairy cows being milked and also learn about the by-products.
Edward “Ted” Biekx Edward “Ted” Biekx, 89 years, passed away
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fully with family by his side on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
Beloved husband of Shirley (Setterington).
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Dear father of Eddie Biekx (the late Judy), Eugene (Judy Fejko), Janet Pepper (Scott). Twelve grandchildren and nineteen greatgrandchildren also survive.
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Predeceased by brothers Victor (Red), George, Frank and Odiel.
Thanks, Sheila
At Ted’s request, cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Diabetes Association.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Golden Years mini golf
Thirty-five golfers managed 61 aces April 2 at Colasanti’s.
Leading the charge with 4 aces each were Cathy Dewhurst and Bill Taylor. Dropping 3 each were Fran Clifford, Tony Hudvagner, Gail Johnson, Frank Lasi, Andy Orsini and Bill Ward. Managing 2 apiece were Mike Binder, Madeline Butler, Lloyd Honey, Tom Hyatt, Eva Kah, Bob McWilliam, John Murphy, Morley Scratch, Art Sweet, John Vlodarchyk and Gerrit Vriesen. Rounding out the ace parade with 1 each were Kathy Bradley, Murray Cascadden, Eunice Cascadden, Pete Daudlin, Lois Hudvagner, Julia Kos, Bill Mayville, Barb Murphy, Colleen Pearse, Al Stockwell, Rose Taylor, Perpetua Hildrop and Bryon Walker. Low score of 16 for 9 holes went to Tom Hyatt, with Bill Mayville, Bill Taylor and Andy Orsini (2) in hot pursuit with 17. Registering 18 were Gail Johnson, Lloyd Honey, Pete
Daudlin, Art Sweet, Bill Taylor, Bill Ward (2) and Bryon Walker.
Leading the way for 18 holes with 36 were Bill Taylor and Bill Ward. Following close behind with 38 were Lloyd Honey, Pete Daudlin, Gail Johnson, Bill Taylor, Bill Ward, Gerrit Vriesen, Andy Orsini and Bryon Walker.
A strong performance, carding 74 for 36 holes, went to Bill Taylor and Bill Ward. Notching 77 were Pete Daudlin and Andy Orsini. Lloyd Honey managed a 78.
First place with 237 went to Team 8 (Murray Hartford, Bill Taylor and Bill Ward). Securing second place with 242 was Team Aces (Bill Mayville, John Murphy, Julia Kos, Barb Murphy). Taking third with 245 was Team Jacks (Andy Orsini, Fran Clifford, Bryon Walker).
Play continues every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Coffee and doughnuts are served at 9 a.m.
Kyle Fehr (right) of the Southpoint peewee #12 Capitals clears the puck out of his team’s zone just before an Essex #3 opponent can intervene during the peewee consolation final in the Essex County Hockey Local League Day of Champs. The Essex team broke a 5-5 tie with 33.6 seconds remaining in regulation and added an empty net goal for the 7-5 win. The Day of Champs was hosted by the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex Saturday, Apr. 4.
Leamington hosts Day of Champs
The Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex was once again a house league hotspot, as it hosted the annual Essex County Minor Hockey Local League Day of Champs. Teams from all age divisions gathered at the LKRC Saturday, Apr. 4 for championship games at Heinz Arena and consolation finals at Unico. At least one team from each centre — Leamington, Kingsville, Tilbury (Kent), Essex and Harrow — took part in the event this year.
The #12 peewee team was Southpoint’s only representative this year, earning a spot in the consolation final with a 5-1 playoff round robin record built from Feb. 7 to Mar. 29. In a back-and-fourth contest against the Essex #3 Ravens, Southpoint came up just shy with a 7-5 loss. Essex broke a 5-5 tie with 33.6 seconds remaining and scored an empty netter with
about 14 seconds on the clock.
Early in the regular season, ECMHLL teams are divided into a Tier 1 division that competes for the championship title and a Tier 2 group that vies for the consolation title. In round robin playoffs, the Southpoint #12 peewee Capitals defeated Harrow #5 8-0, Kingsville #6 5-0, Kingsville #7 6-2, Southpoint #11 5-2 and lost 5-0 to Essex #3. The Southpoint #12 team then won the semifinal match 5-1 against Kingsville #7.
Results from each division in this year’s Day of Champs were as follows:
Preston Knight of the Southpoint #12 Capitals makes his way into Essex territory.
Josh Cusillas of the Southpoint #12 Capitals carries the puck out of his team’s zone.
Rhine Danube
bowling scores
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores for March 23.
Games Over 200: John Paliwoda 235, John Fittler 222, Armand Decaluwe 208, Jack Valade 214-212, Ozzie Wolf 212, Aaron Dickau 235-234, Heinz Kosempel 214-228-200, Chris Kosempel 266, Dan Dalimonte 202, Doug Scott 278-237, Eric Zimmer 256-256.
Series Over 550: Jack Valade 583, Ozzie Wolf 570, Gary Garnham 554, Aaron Dickau 651, Heinz Kosempel 642, Chris Kosempel 599, Dan Dalimonte 593, Doug Scott 691, Eric Zimmer 706.
High Handicap Games: John Paliwoda 303, Chris Kosempel 294, Doug Scott 289.
High Handicap Series: Eric Zimmer 751, Aaron Dickau 741, Willie Schauer 741.
If you were to ask the typical film critic what he or she thinks of sequels, you’re probably going to get an earful of less-than flattering commentary.
For the most part, I can’t say I blame them. Off the top of my head, I can think of two movies where the second installment was as good as or better than the first. One was Ace Ventura, Pet Detective: When Nature Calls. Most people find both efforts equally nauseating, but I love ’em. Far more recently, a co-worker loaned Despicable Me 2 for my family and I to watch. It too was as good as the original.
In organized team sports, back-to-back titles are not easy to come by. The second your team hits the rink, court, pitch, field or diamond after capturing last season’s grand prize, it becomes a target. You might as well replace the team logo with a bullseye.
Precisely one year and one day after winning their first ever Western Ontario Conference title — a.k.a. the Bill Weir Trophy — the Leamington Flyers captured their second. For the second time in a row, they had to defeat a neighbouring rival. Last year it was the Chatham Maroons to the east. This time, it was the LaSalle Vipers to the west. As such, I can only assume that Leamington mayor John Paterson holds a record of sorts in lending nearby municipal leaders a Junior ‘B’ hockey team jersey to wear for their respective council meetings. In 2014, Randy Hope donned the red, white and black after losing a bet to Paterson. This year, it’s Ken Antaya’s turn.
Last year, I was lucky enough for the Flyers to win it at home. I had to make the trip to LaSalle this time around, but it was worth it. I honestly can’t remember the last time I was in LaSalle, but it seems to me it was easier to get around back then, in a ‘round-about’ sort of way (sorry about the pun, but I really hate those things).
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Living in Tilbury, I can get from my house to the Vollmer parking lot using only four turns. My phone’s GPS, however, has some sort of unhealthy obsession with the 401 — it didn’t give up on trying to convince me to use it until I reached Huron Church Line (which separates Windsor from LaSalle).
This is the 2nd week of Registration for Spring Programs April 6th - 12th. $10 extra fee. Spring Session begins the week of April 13, 2015.
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Plus: Tae Kwon Do, Scuba Lessons, Masters Swimming, Racquetball/Squash, Adult Badminton, 55+ Badminton, Pickleball, Red Cross First Aid Certification, Health Track-a prevention program, Mom and Tot Classes: Stroller Fit, AquaFitness
• FREE Morning /Evening Child Care (see schedule) – while you work-out at the Complex!
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Red Cross Swimming Lessons, Aquatic Leadership Courses, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kids Triathlon Camp, 4 on 4 Spring Hockey League, Red Cross Babysitter Course, Home Alone Course, Kindernastics, Power Tumbling, Velocity Volleyball Academy, Yoga for Youth, Racquetball.
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Rock ‘n Swim - Friday, April 10 from 7:15 - 9:00 p.m. Swim to the sounds of your favourite tunes played by Chuck Reynolds DJ Service – Music is sponsored by UMEI High School.
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around, the Flyers had to battle a crowd made up of 80 per cent opposition fans, rather unforgiving officiating and claustrophobia. Maybe I’m just accustomed to Heinz Arena’s Olympic-sized rink. Whatever the case, LaSalle’s ice surface seemed downright tiny — tiny to the point where having some breathing room while in control of the puck was a pretty rare luxury.
On the other hand, the lighting was the best I’ve seen in an arena since shooting a CHL Memorial Cup game in London 10 years ago in what was then the John Labatt Centre. On that note, I have a suggestion on where ChathamKent should spend it’s $100,000 as runner-up in this year’s Kraft Hockeyville. Lighting at Memorial Arena. Forget the paint and new signage, that place would need a supernova to occur at centre ice for camera-wielding spectators to get decent shots (unless they’ve remortgaged their homes enough times to afford the required photography equipment). I guess that money could be a 0.2% down payment on an OHL-worthy arena, but in my biased opinion, lighting and bigger dressing rooms seem more realistic. Seriously though, congrats to C-K on placing second nationwide in Kraft Hockeyville. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was the last competition by that name, since Warren Buffet’s 3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway have very recently purchased Kraft. Considering what he did with Heinz and Tim Horton’s, I’d say the annual competition’s days are numbered. I doubt there’ll be enough Kraft employees remaining to run it again next year.
Getting back on topic, watching the Flyers achieve WOC glory for the second time in as many years was a pretty good way to spend my 41st birthday. This time around, the bowl remained intact with the rest of the trophy (it wasn’t Amante’s fault last year; I was right there and he barely touched the thing when it fell apart). It marks the first time since 2004-’05/2005-’06 that a team has won the WOC in backto-back seasons (yes, it was Chatham — Maroons players must have low-light vision to rival cats). I guess it sounds more impressive to say that this marks the first time in the GOJHL’s history (the merging of the OHA’s three Junior B leagues that took place with the introduction to the 2007-08 season) that there has been a repeat champion in the Western Conference. It’s been done three times in the Golden Horseshoe Conference and once in the Midwestern Conference.
Anyway, I couldn’t help but get the feeling that this year’s conference-clinching winner was harder to come by. No, not just because the Flyers were missing a few scoring machines that spent 2013-14 as their last season of junior hockey. This time
What’s equally impressive is the fact that the Flyers have repeated as regular season AND playoff champs in the West for both 2013-14 and 2014-15. In many leagues, finishing first in the standings is kind of a playoff curse. Eighth-place teams have nothing to lose and nothing to prove. First-place teams have EVERYTHING to lose and EVERYTHING to prove. That’s a lot of pressure.
In every sport at every level, I’ve always felt at least a little bit sorry for the team that loses in the final — it’s a very long journey to end up in second place. But before we offer the Vipers too much sympathy, they’re not done yet. By winning Game 5 in Leamington on Thursday, they punched their ticket into the Sutherland Cup semifinals as the wild
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card team. They’ll take on the playoffs’ first-place Elmira Sugar Kings while the Flyers go head-to-head with the second place (and the GOJHL’s regular season champion) Caledonia Corvairs. So who’s expected to win these series and therefore meet in the final? I have no idea. It’s hard to compare teams that never meet in the regular season. Yes, Caledonia and Elmira dominated their respective conferences (also defying the bad-luck omen of finishing first in the regular season), but was their competition as tough as it was in the West? Again, I’ve got no idea. Could the Flyers and Vipers meet AGAIN in the 2014-15 playoffs for an allEssex County provincial final? Anything’s possible. If the conference final didn’t say a lot for the calibre of hockey in this area (which I believe it did), THAT certainly would.
BRYAN JESSOP
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Competition period open for scholarship
The competition period is open for this year’s Sarah Beth Therien Memorial Scholarship.
Are you a young person striving to make the world a safer place? Apply for the Sarah Beth Therien Memorial Scholarship, a one-time award of $2,000 recognizing safety leaders among Canada’s youth.
The Canada Safety Council and the family of Sarah Beth Therien created the memorial scholarship in 2013 to honour the memory of Sarah Beth Therien.
Sarah Beth was a valued employee of the Canada Safety Council and a passionate advocate for children’s and traffic safety when she died of an unexpected heart arrhythmia on June 17, 2006. She was 32. Colleagues remember her as a kind and generous spirit who was always ready to help others.
Before her sudden illness, Sarah Beth had made her family aware of her desire to be an organ donor. But her condition was classified as a “cardiac death,” and under existing Canadian medical protocol she would not have been eligible to become an organ donor. At the time, the Canadian medical community only accepted organ donation after brain death, for example, from strokes, injury or trauma. When it became clear that Sarah Beth would not recover, her parents, Emile and Beth Therien, lobbied strongly to have the wishes of their daughter honoured. After her parents’ heart wrenching decision to remove life support, Sarah Beth became the first Canadian in nearly four decades to donate her organs after cardiac death. The gift of her kidneys gave back active, productive life to two individuals, and her corneas restored full sight to two more.
Sarah Beth’s death marked a new era of organ donation in Canada, and more than 1,000 transplantations from cardiac death donors have been performed since.
The competition for the Sarah Beth Therien Memorial Scholarship is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are full-time undergraduate students, or graduating high school students entering a recognized post-secondary program in September 2015. To apply, write a short essay explaining how you improve safety in your community, and complete the application form. Full instructions as well as the application form are available at www.canadasafetycouncil.org Applications will be accepted until June 15, 2015.
TheSource For Sports women’s hockey team lost 4-2 to Sun Parlour Locksmiths
30. In back, from left, are Anne Epplett, Evelyn Greenwood, Irene Impens, Sarah Fotheringham, Dana Sayers and Julie Vandernaalt. Front row: Lisa Almasi, Connie Palazzi, Madelin Hubbs, Jaime Jackson and Linda York. Absent from the photo are Valerie Minelga and Danielle Simpson.
Wednesday
night ladies league winners
The Sun Parlour Curling Club recently hosted its annual round of playoffs for the Wednesday Night Ladies’ League. This year’s winning team, from left to right, consists of Liz Jackson, Carolyn Reid, Gayle Hyatt and skip Bonnie Hyatt. When the league was first formed, bartender Alex Hazael donated a trophy (not pictured) for the end-of-season winning team. (Submitted photo)
SPCC Men’s League Winners
Winners of the Sun Parlour Curling Club men’s league for the second half of the curling season were, from left to right, Matt Dick, Mark Thiessen, Richard Humber and Tim Stevenson (skip). The team chose to donate the money from the prize pool to the Canadian Diabetes Association on behalf of the Sun Parlour Curling Club. (Submitted photo)
Monday Night A Division Winners
The Monday Ladies Skip’s Entry League at the Sun Parlour Curling Club finalized its 2014-15 season with two weeks of playoffs. The A Division winners were the members of the Cathy Moncur (second from left) team with Sheila Kerrigan, Lynn Kanters and Sue Markham. Event sponsor representative, Amy Boughazale (far left) from Reid Funeral Home presented the trophy. The runner-up team for the A Division was the Bonnie Hyatt team with Krista Rickeard, Janan Alles and Janice Dawson. (Submitted photo)
Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Mar. 30: North/South - 1st Jeanne
Manners and Shirley Plant, 2nd Joyce Moran and Mari-
lyn Robbins, 3rd Pauline Mikolash and Vi Major. East/West - 1st Roger Cote and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Lily Shuster and Patricia Sanford, 3rd Ernie Jackiw and Sonia Jackiw. Bridge games are played every Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club,
Wed. Apr. 1: North/South1st Jack Warmenhoven and Bob Branton, 2nd Pat DeNapoli and Frank Duransky, 3rd Shirley Plant and Roy Trowell. East/West - 1st Ron Martin and Derek Parry, 2nd Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Sonia Jackiw and Ernie Jackiw. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m. For more info call 519-7384939.
April 8, 2015
badminton tourney
By Bryan Jessop
Senior students at UMEI have earned a birdie’s-eye view of a program that will be introduced for the next school year.
“This is a chance to ease the students into the new program. Basically, this will be a trial run for them.”
— Chrissy Kelton
In preparation of the physical education leadership program that will be introduced to start the 2015-16 school year, senior students at UMEI organized and hosted an elementary school badminton tournament. The two-day event began with boys singles, girls singles and mixed doubles divisions on Wednesday, Apr. 1
and wrapped up with boys doubles and girls doubles a week later Wednesday, Apr. 8.
Both halves of the tournament featured Grade 7 and 8 students from four local schools — East Mersea, Margaret D. Bennie, Mt. Carmel Blytheswood and Jack Miner.
Nine UMEI students stepped forward to organize and run the tournament. The group created and posted flyers, arranged the schedule for both days and provided participating guests with pizza, vegetables and beverages. Thirty-seven youths took part in the Apr. 1 competition while 34 were scheduled to take to the three courts — also set up by the nine UMEI senior students in the school’s auditorium — Apr. 8.
Similar leadership courses have recently been introduced to other schools, but will be a first for UMEI starting in September of this year.
“This is a chance to ease the students into the new program,” said UMEI admissions director Chrissy Kelton. “Basically, this will be a trial run for them.”
Organizing UMEI seniors spent the previous three weeks preparing for the tournament, split into round robin divisions before top duos and individuals moved on to semifinal and final matches. The nine coordinators also made arrangements to provide each category winner with t-shirts while the participating school with the most points was presented with a championship pennant.
Two organizing students were also assigned to each match to answer questions from players or settle disputed points.
Kelton noted that following school years will include a larger schedule of elementary school tournaments — possibly with more registered teams, schools and participants — that will be set up by UMEI’s leadership program students.
Left - East Mersea’s Heidi Janzen returns a serve while mixed doubles teammate
Alex Fehr stands ready during a two-day badminton tournament hosted by UMEI
Wednesday, Apr. 1. Senior UMEI students organized the event as a prelude to the leadership in sports program that the school will introduce starting with the 2015-16 school year. The second half of the tournament — scheduled for Wednesday, Apr. 8 — will feature boys doubles and girls doubles teams.
2015 Winter Carnival
Queen of Peace with French Immersion school held a week of activities, Mar. 9-13, to celebrate 2015 Winter Carnival.
Causing a disturbance results in charges
Leamington OPP was called to attend an eating establishment in the downtown core of Leamington at about 2:00 p.m. on March 30. When officers arrived they observed a male shouting and causing a disturbance inside the business.
Information that was provided indicated that the male had ordered approximately $90 worth of food and was not able to pay for it. As a result, a 46-year-old Leamington man was charged with breach of undertaking (x2), breach of recognizance, and food or lodging fraud.
On Thursday afternoon, Mar. 12 the students participated in outdoor winter activities which included an Igloo Centre.
Above - On Monday, Mar. 9, Bonhomme (Tim) opened the Queen of Peace with French Immersion 2015 Winter Carnival ceremony.
On Tuesday, Mar. 10, Beebo entertained all the students with a French rock concert. Madame Ingratta’s students were all smiles.
Left - On Wednesday, Mar. 11, Nicolas Rubino enjoyed some crepes with ice cream at the French café.
Abby Wigle, Solange Pimiskern, Kylie Murracas, D’Andre Caine, Matthew Saad and Adriana Medeiros were some of the busy servers at the French café. (Names are in no particular order.)
On Friday, March 13 everyone went tropical.
Madame Pannunzio’s students Maxwell Bayley, Grace Jraige, Dynelle Robinson, Terry Turton, Alexa Pereira, Alevandria Youssef and Melody Altenhof had fun modeling some summer fashions.
Little Hands Kids for a Cause hold Denim Dash
By Pat Bailey
It began as a simple gesture, a few neighborhood youngsters joining forces to sell lemonade to help raise awareness and funds for local children suffering with serious illnesses or rare diseases.
But since that July 2014 weekend, the work and support for Little Hands Kids for a Cause, has snowballed. The group, co-founded by Leigh Ann Mastronardi and Aimee Omstead, hosted a walk/run/cycle event for those suffering with rare diseases at Colasanti’s on the weekend, attracting about 100 participants and 25 volunteers.
There was no fee for registration, it was done strictly by donation. Mastronardi was pleased with the turnout and said she is hoping it will become an annual event. The group lends its support and raises funds to help about 20 Windsor and Essex County families who have children suffering with rare diseases or serious illnesses.
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Leigh Ann Mastronardi and son Cole, following his completion of the one kilometre walk at Sunday’s ‘Denim Dash’, a local walk to raise funds and awareness of children suffering with life-threatening illnesses. Mastronardi was one of the founders of ‘Little Hands Kids for a Cause’, a local group that has been helping out families from Essex County and Windsor that have children with serious illnesses.
Soup’s On for Salvation Army
By Bryan Jessop
arrived by the industrial-sized pot last week.
Funds raised through the December, 2014 Giving Spoon Soup Luncheon led to a contribution of 1,400 items for the local Salvation Army’s food bank, picked up on the morning of Tuesday, March 31 at the Leamington Real Canadian Superstore. Goods included in the most recent donation from Soup Guru Bill Dunn’s charitable efforts were instant coffee, sugar, cookies, pancake mix, syrup and crackers.
“A lot of these things are something that people don’t think about when supporting local
families,” said Leamington Salvation Army captain Charlene Vincent. “These are things we’ve been running low on lately. This will keep us stocked for a few months.”
Leamington’s SA representatives have discussed items with the highest demand and lowest supply with Dunn, who in turn makes orders based on those needs. The Giving Spoon Soup Luncheon has been an ongoing fundraiser for the past six years and has supported the local Salvation Army’s food bank since its inception. The event is free to attend, although donations — which account for all money raised — are gratefully accepted.
“The community keeps coming out and it always gives willingly,” said Dunn. “With the volunteers who get involved, it’s a whole community thing. It’s how we give back and show fellowship.”
The Giving Spoon Soup Luncheon began with gatherings every Wednesday in November and December at a local restaurant. Once the business was sold, Dunn had to find a new venue for the fundraiser. From there, the Real Canadian Superstore stepped forward to host the luncheons in the second-floor Community Room. Since the beginning, Alberto’s Bakery has donated fresh Portuguese buns as part of the meal.
December’s two-day fundraiser also raised enough money for organizers to support seniors programs, local families through the Christmas season and throughout the year and youth-at-risk initiatives. About 200 visitors and supporters attended the event on each of the two days. Dunn explained that the number of guests varies from one luncheon to the next.
The Superstore will host the next Giving Spoon Soup Luncheon Saturday, Apr. 11 and Sunday, Apr. 12 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. both days. Dunn and his volunteers will present 11 varieties of soup, including his renowned Cream of Potato Bacon. This particular selection is made using 65 pounds of potatoes and 10 pounds of bacon, cooked for four-and-a-half hours in two large pots by Dunn and his wife Kathy. Two other volunteers spend an entire day peeling potatoes and chopping other ingredients.
Left - Kailey Foster demonstrates the science of glow sticks to Matthew Stone.
Above - Russell Derbyshire (seated) demonstrates how to create electricity from vegetables while partner Nickolay vonVeenschoten looks on. Above - Adrian Gualtieri (left) and Raine Schiefer display their science project about balloons.
From left to right, Leamington Super Store cooking school instructor Rose DelBrocco, Salvation Army volunteer Jake Klassen, Salvation Army captains Corey Vincent and Charlene Vincent, Leamington Super Store manager James Lea, Soup Guru Bill Dunn and Giving Spoon volunteer Ray Lapierre present three carts containing 1,400 items being donated to the local Salvation Army’s food bank through
proceeds by the December, 2014 Giving Spoon fundraiser.
Right - From left to right, Soup Guru Bill Dunn, Leamington Salvation Army captain Corey Vincent and Giving Spoon volunteer Ray Lapierre load up the SA truck.
1931 Chrysler Sport Coupe like new again
Norman Legault of Kanata owns a 1931 Chrysler coupe with dual sidemounts, luggage carrier, and rumble seat built in Windsor. He purchased the car about 8 years ago from a retired Chrysler dealer from Kapuskasing now living in the vil-
lage of Russell, southeast of Ottawa.
CARD OF THANKS
Larry & Margaret Verbeke and Chris & Laurie Lapain announce the marriage of their children, Julie Lauren & Michael Addison Anthony on the 21st of March, 2015. Best wishes and God bless. The couple now resides in Fort Vermillion, Alberta
Happy 90th Birthday Mom!
Here's wishing you a day that is as special as you are. Love Kathy & Jack, RoseAnne & Roger, Linda & Rick, Rick & Lori and families. Please join us in wishing our mom, Liz Feltz a Very Happy 90th Birthday. Saturday, April 11, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at The Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Dr., Leamington (South Entrance) Best Wishes Only.
The family of the late John D. Crump would like to thank Dr. Sheila Horen for her kindness, excellent care and the compassion shown to Dad and us during his illness. We also thank Rev. P. Rodey for the lovely service and the time spent sharing memories. Thank you to the Masons for their service and use of the hall. Also to Beth Reid, CCAC, Bayshore and RN Tamie. Special thank you to Revera RN Laura and PSW Liza who never failed to put a smile on Dad's face. And to Dad's fishing buddy and family friend, Tim Wiper, we thank you for all you have done, it is truly appreciated. Thank you to friends and family for all your support and donations made to the Cancer Society. Greg Crump, Linda Franey, Susan (Abe) Friesen and Families
The car had been restored years earlier but needed work. Norm removed and cleaned the gas tank, flushed the engine about three or four times before he got it running, found new headlight lenses, had the 4-wheel hydraulic brakes rebuilt, switched to electronic ignition, and bought new Coker tires. The car was then repainted in the original Royal Maroon with black fenders, assisted by his son, a painter by trade.
Norm’s car was known as the CM Six in the U.S. and the Deluxe Sport Coupe in Canada. He has a magazine ad listing the price of his car when new at $1140. The car has a straight six L-head engine with 217.8 cubic inches cranking out 70 horsepower at 3200 rpm with a Carter 1-bbl updraft carburetor. The engine is mounted on rubber at four points, has a four-bearing crankshaft, and connecting rods and pistons are equal in weight. Further details include a wheelbase of 116.4 inches, overall length of 175.6 inches, and a weight of 2800 lbs. The front I-beam axle and solid rear axle each have semielliptical leaf springs. The tires are 5.00X19 inches.
The engine also has an oil filter, air cleaner, fuel pump, and crankcase ventilator. Other features include two cowl vents (“His” and “Hers”), side ventilators, adjustable front seat, steel running boards (some older cars had wooden ones), V-shaped grille, hydraulic shock absorbers, and threespoke steering wheel.
Four body styles are listed for the 1931 Chrysler Six in a Used Car Handbook published in Canada: a 4-passenger roadster with rumble seat ($1140), a 4-passenger coupe with rumble seat ($1140), a 5-passenger sedan $1150), and a 4-passenger convertible coupe with rumble seat ($1205). We wish for Norm many more happy years of motoring in his 1931 Chrysler coupe!
Above - Norm’s car on display. Note trumpet horns, fog lights, and yellow-on-black 1931 Ontario license plate.
Above right - Norm’s 1931 Chrysler was a big hit in the parade at the Richmond fair on Sept. 13.
The “Duke of Richmond” (Robin Derrick) made good use of the rumble seat while Barbara Bottriell, president of the Goulbourn Historical Society, waved queen-like from the passenger window.
SOUTHPOINT SUN
Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@mnsi.net
FOR RENT
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
CAMELOT SHIRES APARTMENTS
Beautiful, secure building in a good location. 1 & 2 bedrooms available. Utilities and parking included. Call Georgina
CALL NOW! FIORE TOWER
2 bdrm apartment and penthouse available in Leamington. Located near shopping. Util incl, on-site mgmt, secure building, laundry, elevator, party room. Call 519-326-4622 to inquire.
ERIE APARTMENTS
137 Erie St. South 2 bedroom units available. 2nd & 3rd floor. 13th month free. Available immediately. Call Bob at 226-936-1676
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. Call 519-796-5981. ap8-15
1 BEDROOM HOUSE on highway 3 near Kopegaron Woods. For more information call 519-825-4755. oc8-tf
3000 SQ. FT. COMMERCIAL building available downtown Leamington. Call 519-7965981 or 519-796-4811. ap8-15
1 BEDROOM CONDO for rent - 44 Robson Rd Leamington. $750 plus util/month. No pets. Call Kathy 519-326-5786. de17-tf
TLC HOME CLEANING expanding to Leamington area. Established clientele in Amherstburg, Lasalle and Windsor for over 5 years. Mature woman owner/operated. Booking now for Mondays & Tuesdays, weekly or bi-weekly. $27.50 per hour with a 2 hour minimum. Call 519-800-7093 for your free estimate. Thank you. ap1-8
INDOOR/OUTDOOR
CARPENTRY - Renovations and repairs, windows (full warranty), doors, painting, flooring, basements, drywall, kitchens, bathroom. Decks, fences, sheds & roofing. Free estimates. 35 years experience. We install windows and doors year round (senior discount). Call Bill at 519-566-8408. ap1-22
J J STITCHING - SEWING, alterations and repairs. Pants shortened $8.50 plus tax. (Some exceptions may apply such as lined pants.) If your clothing is too tight or too baggy, give me a call to see if it can be altered. Call Jean at 519-968-2261. 14 Johnson Avenue, Leamington. ap8-my27
PLUMBING SERVICE
• Repairs
• Installations
• Drain Cleaning
• Excellent Rates
• 37 Years Experience
Ed Higginbottom 519-329-1779
eh48@hotmail.ca
JUST LIKE NEW - size 12 long dark mahogany female mink fur coat. $11,000 Value - asking $3500. Call 519326-3333. ap8
CALL KAHL RECYCLINGWe come to you and haul away your junk. Scrap metal and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. Call Ken 519-322-8305, 519-326-8559. ja14-tf
INCOME TAX
PREPARATION- 20 years experience. $35 per return, includes efiling. Call Deanna at 519-326-2770. ap1-15
SPRING CLEANING TEAM
- Residential. Offering services for initial seasonal visit to your home. Specialize in the following services: floors, bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, wall washing, loads to the dump, and outside clean up. Please phone Maggie Malone 226-3482441. ap8
NEED YOUR LAWN maintained? We do grass cutting, lawn raking, fertilizing along with garden maintenance and shrub trimming. Call 519-326-2591 for your free quote. ap8-29
PRINTING: BUSINESS ENVELOPES,invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Mallory at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service, 519-398-9098. tf
PICKIN' ON THE BEATLES
- Benefit Concert for SpEqTRA. April 11, 2015. 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. UMEI 614 Mersea Rd. 6. Featuring many local artists. $10 at the door. ap1-8
Ladies you are invited to a DINNER EVENING on Monday April 13 at Colasanti’s at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $16. Our inspirational speaker is Sindy Nagel from Kalamazoo, Mi –her theme is “ An accident by Design”. Music by Kaitlin Alfaro and our Special Feature – THIRTY-ONE (gifts for you, home or family) is presented by Stephanie Coussens. For reservations please call Sharon at 519- 326-0421 or Darlene at 519-733-5595 by April 10. Evening presented by Leamington After 5Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. ap8
SOUTHWEST OUTDOORS
CLUBBig Buck Sportsmen's Show - Saturday, April 18 at the Tilbury Arena. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Trophies, vendors, product demos, door prizes, kids' activities, lunch, bar, live entertainment by Andrew Taves. Admission $5, under 12 free. ap8-15
KINGSVILLE LEGION
THE COUNTY CLASSIC Chorale presents "A World of Folk Music". Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 19 at 3:00 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie Street South, Leamington. Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. Epworth United Church, 56 Division St. South, Kingsville. Tickets: adults $12, students $6. Advance tickets at Thomson Pharmacy and Wharram's Jewellery in Leamington, Box Office Video in Kingsville and from Chorale members. ap1-15
OPEN HOUSE/ INFORMATION MEETING. Are you a breast cancer survivor? Do you like to have fun and get fit? Join the "Wonderbroads Dragon Boat Team" for an open house/information meeting Saturday, April 11 at the Windsor Family Credit Union located on the corner of Tecumseh Road & Drouillard in Windsor. RSVP 519-3294998 or bluebottle@cogeco.ca. ap8
BRANCH 188 Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $12 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $10. Easter Brunch April 5th 9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. Senior Dances every 3rd Sunday of the month. 519-733-5162 (office) or 519-733-9081 (bar). oc29-tf
BUYING SCRAP GOLD + COINS - 3 Dates. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, April 23Unico Building, 37 Beech Kingsville. Friday, April 24Essex Retirees Centre, 32 Russell St. Essex. Saturday, April 25 - KofC Hall, 190 Richmond Amherstburg. All coins, Canada, USA, World. Loose unsorted coins. Mint sets, all collector coins, war medals, pocket watches. gold rings, chains (even broken gold jewellery), gold teeth, sterling. Also buying all costume jewellery. Top prices. House calls available. 44 years experience, Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed 519819-1805. ap8-15
TO BUY: William Stidworthy Paintings. Call 519-971-0044. ap8-29
LADIES MEDICAL "SCRUBS" - 11 sets tops and pants, size small, various colours. Also 1 white lab coat. $150 for all. Call Kim Van Deven 519-825-4481. ap8-15
Call 519819-4763. ap1-8 2 YEAR OLD Frigidaire refrigerator, black $500; Whirlpool self-cleaning electric range, black $500; Moffat washer with extra large drum, white $100; Roper 4-cycle dryer with extra large capacity, $100. Call 519-322-0308 or 519790-8264. ap1-8
MOVING / YARD SALEEverything must go. Friday & Saturday, April 10 & 11. Household items, antique oak table & chairs (sits 12), side buffet board, china cabinet. Royal Doulton dishes "Fairfax" set of 10 and 7 serving pieces. Black fridge and stove. Tools, drill press, bench grinder, 20' extension ladder and more. Lawn mower and lawn furniture. 22 Orchard Heights, Leamington (behind Sherk Complex). ap8
Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. The wage rate is $11.00 for 44.0 hours per week. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment.
No education or experience is required.
Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca
JOB POSTING
STRAWBERRY PICKERS AND PACKERS. Starting mid May. Please email resume to raymontsberries@live.com or call 519-919-8901. ap1-8
SUN PARLOUR WEED & Spider Control is looking to hire: Full time seasonal employee available immediately thru October. Must have good driving record. Full time summer student to start as soon as possible. Must have a good driving record. Training will be provided. E-mail all resumes to sunparlour1@bellnet.ca ap8-15
DICIOCCO FARMS
is seeking a Local
Delivery Truck Driver
Full time position will start immediately. Approx. 60 hours per week. Apply in person to: 308 Talbot Rd. East Leamington
Position: Community Liaison and Support
Part Time Temporary Contract, 1 year, 18 to 24 hours per week, $14.25 / Hour
Location: 3064 Devon Drive Windsor, and, 94 Talbot West Leamington (Must be able to work in both locations)
Posting Ends: April 11th 2015, 5:00 pm
SCOPE OF WORK: The Community Liaison and Support provides support to the organization’s community endeavours in South Essex, while assisting with elements of the family interaction and mortgage management. This includes:
1. Providing administration of activities in South Essex.
2. Interacting with Community Service Providers, Private Sector Individuals, and interested community members.
3. Providing information to all members of the community.
4. Reviewing family mortgages
5. Assisting with families
REPORTS TO: The Community Liaison and Support reports to the Executive Director. This may transfer as the expansion in South Essex occurs. The position is supported by the Operations Manager and Programs Support Coordinator. The incumbent to this position will have:
• A university degree or 2 year college diploma in the fields of community development, fundraising, social services and / or marketing. A minimum of five (2) years direct experience working in the non- profit charitable sector and mortgage management is an asset.
• Have demonstrated community commitment outside of employment and academic responsibilities.
• The position requires exceptional people skills, superior organizational abilities, written and oral communication skills, computer skills, and demonstrated experience to operate within a team environment..
• The incumbent will have a valid driving license, a clear driver’s abstract, business use appropriate private vehicle insurance, a personal vehicle for work purposes, and a clear criminal record with vulnerable persons search. Costs associated with obtaining the clear driver’s abstract and clear criminal record with vulnerable persons search are reimbursed at the conclusion of a successful probationary period.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Given the physical nature of the position the incumbent must be physically fit, able to lift 30 lbs above their head, and able to access all areas of the ReStore and Home Building site.
• The standard hours for the position fall between Monday to Friday 9 am to 5pm. Hours are seasonally / project dependent and are altered as required with weekend work required.
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume to Mike Van der Visit, Executive Director at mvandervlist@habitatwindsor.org. No Phone Calls Please. Only those selected to engage in the interview process will be contacted. For further information on Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex please visit www.habitatwindsor.org
FARM CREW SUPERVISOR. Maintenance & tractor experience needed. Please email resume to raymontsberries@live.com or call 519-919-8901. ap1-8
FLAMINGO'S RESTAURANT is hiring Servers and a Short Order Cook. Apply within. 304 Robson Rd., Leamington. 519-326-0999 or 519-3264231 ext. 23. ap1-tf
PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.00/hr, 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday and 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 40 lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via: email pinnaclejobs@hotmail.com or fax: 519-3269253. No experience or education required. oc15-tf
GREENHOUSE WORKERSGeneral labour. Full time, $11 per hour. Heavy lifting required. Weekend work required. Contact by fax: 519324-9088. East Side Acres, 116 Mersea Rd. 19 Leamington, ON N8H 3V7. ap1-my6
DINIRO FARM NEEDS full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.00/hour, 50+ hours, 7 days/week. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a repetitive basis. Please apply via email to: dinirofarm@wavedirect.net. eowap8
General Greenhouse Labour
Full-time position available immediately Hourly wage $11.00
35 - 40 hours per week / occasional Saturday Experience with Health & Safety (WSPS) an asset
Mail resume to: 263 Talbot St.W. Leamington, ON N8H 4H3 OR
E-mail resume to: cf@cfgroups.com OR Fax resume to: 519-322-2916
RURAL DELIVERY DRIVERS
The Southpoint Sun is Leamington's weekly community newspaper and is seeking drivers on a contract basis for our rural delivery routes. We take pride in having our newspaper delivered in a timely and professional manner. We are looking for reliable individuals with a good work ethic.
If you have prior newspaper motor delivery experience and are available Wednesdays all day please contact us.
Requirements:
• Previous motor delivery experience required.
• Must be available all day Wednesday.
• Must have reliable delivery vehicle (minivan ideal) and valid insurance and licence.
• Must be physically able to lift newspapers and flyer bundles.
If you are interested in becoming a rural delivery driver for the Southpoint Sun please call: 519-398-9098 or email: sun@southpointsun.ca
SOUTHPOINT SUN
QUALITY CONTROL PRODUCE INSPECTOR
We are seeking a Quality control Produce Inspector that will be responsible for inspecting all incoming produce. The Inspector will conduct random samples from each lot and inspect the sample for proper size, weight, quality and temperature. The Inspector will be responsible for complete detailed reports on each inspection. Knowledge of fresh produce, basic computer skills including Word/Excel, and a minimum of 1 year experience is required. The position will require frequent lifting of up to 30 lbs.
Send your resume to jobs@westmorelandsales.com
Full Time
Position for Class D license
Position for Class AZ license Retirees welcome.
Apply In Person with Resume and Abstract. Mon thru Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Human Resources/Office Manager Position Available
The Town of Kingsville is seeking an experienced and energetic individual to work as the Human Resources/Office Manager for the Town of Kingsville.
Application Forms (Career Profile Form) & Job Specifications are available online at www.kingsville.ca under the Employment Opportunities heading or may be obtained at the municipal office at the address below. To be considered for this position the career profile form must be completed.
Interested applicants shall submit their completed career profile form together with a covering letter and resume marked “Private & Confidential” no later than Friday, April 24, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.
Completed Application Forms will be accepted by regular mail, personal delivery or email to:
Human Resources Department
Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9
E-mail: ddigiovanni@kingsville.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
SOUTHPOINT SUN
2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9
The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville is seeking input regarding the Town’s Portable Sign By-law, being By-law 131-2010 (a copy of which is available upon request) at its Regular Meeting to be held on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Council Chambers, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville.
Council is also requesting public input at this Meeting regarding the future implementation of a by-law to regulate the location, size, number, construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of signs located within the Town of Kingsville.
Interested persons may make comments at this Regular Meeting or may send comments in writing to the Clerk at the below address. Comments sent to the Clerk must be received 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.
DATED at Kingsville, Ontario this 31st day of March, 2015.
Sandra Kitchen, Deputy Clerk/Council Services
The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9
FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON
TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on May 6, 2015, at the Leamington Municipal Building, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Leamington Municipal Office, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington.
Description of Lands:
Roll No. 37 06 180 000 09000 0000; 64 Askew St, Leamington; PIN 75133-0107(LT); Lot 93 Plan 602 Leamington; File No.13-04
Minimum Tender Amount: $43,703.76
Roll No. 37 06 300 000 13500 0000; 24 Windwood Dr, Leamington; PIN 75118-0186(LT); Lot 81, Plan M71; S/T LT20632 Leamington; File No. 13-06
Minimum Tender Amount: $34,736.47
Roll No. 37 06 430 000 04200 0000; Marentette Beach; PIN 75104-0481(LT); Lots 19 and 20 Plan 1623 Mersea T/W R1319664; Leamington; File No. 13-10
Minimum Tender Amount:
$18,518.04
Roll No. 37 06 530 000 10510 0000; Nicholas St, Leamington; PIN 75137-0739(LT); Part Lots 3 and 4 Plan 440
Mersea designated Part 6 Plan 12R1408; S/T Part 6 Plan 12R1408 as in R597184; Leamington; File No. 13-14
Minimum Tender Amount: $12,467.01
Roll No. 37 06 540 000 16100 0000; 12 Julien Ave, Leamington; PIN 75102-0386(LT); Lot 19 Plan 1218 Mersea; S/T execution LA-80277, if enforceable; Leamington; File No. 13-16
Minimum Tender Amount: $37,373.84
Roll No. 37 06 540 000 16300 0000; Julien Ave S/S, Leamington; PIN 75102-0339(LT); Lots 20 and 21 Plan 1218 Mersea; Leamington; File No. 13-17
Minimum Tender Amount: $14,770.67
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. Any interests of the Federal or Provincial Crown encumbering the land at the time of the tax sale will continue to encumber the land after the registration of the tax deed.
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchas er will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact:
Ramona Nordemann Director of
Finance & Business Services
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF ALBERINO MASTRONARDI
All claims against the Estate of ALBERINO MASTRONARDI, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 15th day of January, 2015 must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 24 th day of April, 2015. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.
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JANITORIAL SERVICE MAINTENANCE TENDER
Tenders are available for pickup from the Kingsville Municipal Offices for the Janitorial Service Maintenance of Various Municipal Buildings and will be received until 11:00 a.m. local time on April 23, 2015, at the Kingsville Municipal Offices, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Attn: Mr. Tim Del Greco, Manager of Facilities in sealed envelopes clearly marked Tender for Janitorial Maintenance of Various Municipal Buildings.
Visitations to each building can be arranged by contacting the Facilities Manager at tdelgreco@kingsville.ca
A pre-tender meeting will be held on Monday, April 20th 2015 at 10:00am at the Town of Kingsville Council Chambers, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville to allow bidders to address contract specifications and any other applicable questions.
Tenders must be accompanied by a deposit in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) in the form of a money order, bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the Municipality.
The Tenders will then be opened in public on the same day shortly after 11:00 a.m. at the Kingsville Municipal Offices, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, Ontario.
Mr. Tim Del Greco, P.Eng Manager of Facilities 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9
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The Leamington Flyers have become the first-ever team since the formation of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League in 2007 to win back-to-back Western Ontario Conference titles. The second such championship in franchise history was captured Saturday, Apr. 4 at LaSalle’s Vollmer Complex by winning Game 6 3-2 in regulation. The Flyers had the chance to win it at home two days earlier in front of a crowd of nearly 1,800 fans, but lost a home-ice game in regulation for the first time since Thursday, Sept. 18 — also at the hands of the Vipers. LaSalle’s 5-1 win on Apr. 2 officially earned them a spot in the Sutherland Cup semifinals, erasing the St. Catharines Falcons’ hopes of claiming the wild card spot for the second straight year.
Flyers capture second Western title
By bryan jessop
IT’S THE CHAMPIONSHIP SO NICE THEY WON IT TWICE.
minutes left in the first. Alex Friesen replied a minuteand-a-half later, burying a short-side wrist shot from the right of the LaSalle net after taking a feed from Amante. After the game, Amante was declared the Sharon Williamson Memorial Trophy winner as Most Valuable Player of the Western Conference playoffs. Former Wheatley Shark Cale Phibbs missed out on the chance to celebrate his 19th birthday with a conference-clinching win two days earlier, but instead offered his team a gift by one-timing an Amante pass while camped out in front of the LaSalle crease. Matthew Opblinger also drew an assist on the goahead goal.
“We just fell behind and stayed there,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski of the Game 5 loss. “The game’s easier when you score first — it takes some of the pressure off. We had our chances, but I’ve always said that you grip your stick harder when you’re trailing from behind. We’ve got to score early on Saturday and take some of that pressure off. That’s a game we have to win. There’s no real homeice advantage in Game 7.”
Nathan Savage and Brett Primeau gave LaSalle a 20 lead going into the second period of Game 5, although Mitch Amante was able to close the gap with a power play slap shot from the point that found the top right corner of Paolo Battisti’s net. Tyler Duarte drew the lone assist. Daniel Beaudoin replied for the Vipers with a power play tally with less than a minute remaining in the second period.
With just under four minutes remaining, J.P. Grineau took a pass from Opblinger and fired it at Battisti’s net with heavy pressure applied by his linemates. The puck deflected off Kyle Perkowski and bounced to within reach of Opblinger, who wasted no time chipping it over the goal line from the right side of the crease.
“It felt great,” Opblinger said of burying the gameand conference-winning goal. I just dished it over to J.P. and as soon as I saw it go off Perky, I just pitched it in.”
An Ohio native, the rookie became the second Opblinger to hoist the Bill Weir Championship Trophy after his older brother Nathan did the same in his final year of junior hockey eligibility last season.
“It’s great to bring it home again and follow in my brother’s footsteps,” Matthew said. “Hopefully, we can go further this year.”
Although Leamington’s penalty-killing unit was nearly as successful as it was busy through much of the game, the Vipers came up with another man-advantage goal early in the third to pull within one. Sauve found the bottom corner of Trevor Wheaton’s net to bring the score to 3-2 with more than 17-and-a-half minutes to go in regulation.
Less than three minutes later, Wheaton was called upon to make the biggest save of his junior hockey career, as Connor Rosaasen was awarded a penalty shot. Rosaasen, who played high school hockey with Wheaton, tried to beat the Leamington netminder with a quick move to his left side. Wheaton reacted quickly, extending his left pad to make an ice-level save and keep his team ahead by a goal.
Manny Silverio made it 4-1 just prior to the third period’s midway point before Primeau struck again with an empty-net marker late in the game.
The Flyers avoided a trip back to Heinz Arena by posting a 3-2 regulation victory in LaSalle Saturday, Apr. 4. Both teams cashed in on their first power play, starting with a Tyler Russel wrist shot from point blank to give the Vipers a 1-0 lead with just under six
“I wasn’t trying to think too hard about it,” Wheaton said of the moment Rosaasen approached his net from centre ice. “I saw it as a 50/50 chance. Winning it for the second time is great. There are a lot of young guys on this team that didn’t get to enjoy it last year — it’s great for them to be a part of this and for the fifth-year guys as well.”
The Vipers pulled Battisti with under a minute remaining for the sixth skater, but couldn’t break through Leamington’s defensive wall to force overtime. LaSalle outshot the Flyers 27-20 and went two for seven on the man advantage while Leamington went one for five.
“This was a well-played game by both teams,” said Piroski. “We were a bit too laid back in the third, but we did a good job of hanging on. It was a wellplayed series by both teams. There’s no feeling like winning a championship. Each one is just as sweet as the last and the next.”
The Flyers will prepare for the Sutherland Cup semifinals with a couple practices and by viewing video footage of the Corvairs in action. The weekend, however, was mostly spent savouring their successful defense of last year’s WOC title.
“It’s a wonderful feeling,” said Leamington native and Flyers veteran J.P. Grineau. “I’m at a loss for words. To do this two times in a row is hard. I’m proud of all these guys. We’ll enjoy the weekend, but then it’ll be right back to business.”
Flyers president and co-owner Abe Fehr was also impressed by the team’s accomplishments so far this season.
“Last year was special, but this year has been super special,” he said. “LaSalle battled hard and did a hell of a job. I’d still like to see the team go further and go after the Sutherland Cup that has eluded us all these years.”
The new Sutherland Cup playoff format that began last year brings each of the three conference winners into the semifinals along with a wild card team. The fourth-place wild card position goes to the conference final-losing team with the best playoff winning percentage. Had the Vipers lost Game 5 in Leamington, the St. Catharines Falcons would have faced the Elmira Sugar Kings in the semis. By forcing a sixth game in the West, LaSalle instead earned a semifinal berth against the Midwest champs while the Flyers meet the Golden Horseshoe repeat-winning Corvairs.
The Leamington/Caledonia series will begin Friday, Apr. 10 in Caledonia. Game 2 will be played at Heinz Arena Sunday, Apr. 12, Game 3 will be Tuesday, Apr. 13 in Caledonia and Game 4 will bring the teams back to Leamington Thursday, Apr. 16. If necessary, Game 5 will be in Caledonia Friday, Apr. 17 followed by Game 6 Sunday, Apr. 19 in Leamington and Game 7 Monday, Apr. 20 in Caledonia. All games hosted by the Corvairs will begin at 7:30 p.m. while all matches hosted by the Flyers will start at 7:10 p.m.
Matthew Opblinger and Cale Allen celebrate the Leamington Flyers’ win at Vollmer Arena in LaSalle. (Sun photo)
From left to right, Tyler Duarte, Cale Phibbs and Mitch Amante celebrate a secondperiod go-ahead goal by Phibbs while Manny Silverio of the Vipers heads back to his bench during Game 6. (Sun photo)
Flyers rookie forward Cale Phibbs spent his 19th birthday on the ice at Heinz Arena in Game 5 of the Western Ontario Conference finals Thursday, Apr. 2. The Vipers won 5-1 to claim a Sutherland Cup semifinal berth and extend the conference final to six games. (Sun photo)
Flyers captain Mitch Amante hoists the Bill Weir Championship Trophy after his team captured its second straight Western Ontario Conference title Saturday, Apr. 4 in LaSalle. Leamington wrapped up the series by winning Game 6 3-2 in regulation. (Sun photo)
Flyers head coach Tony Piroski congratulates veteran defenseman Jacob McGhee (Sun photo)
