Mayors share optimistic outlook
By Pat Bailey
The Leamington mayor is hoping to build on the success of 2016 in the coming year, he told a crowd at the Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Annual Mayors’ Breakfast at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Jan. 25.
Boasting a record number of guests at 120, up from 76 in 2016, the event was a chance for the mayors to address the business communities and answer any questions they might have for their mayors.
While the questions were few, both Leamington mayor John Paterson and Kingsville mayor Nelson Santos shared their optimistic predictions for both municipalities for 2017.
Paterson was especially
proud considering the predicted demise of Leamington by many, following the H.J. Heinz Company closure in 2014.
“Most had us dead and gone because of the closure of our biggest employer,” said the mayor.
Instead, said Paterson, Leamington has experienced tremendous growth.
“In the last five years, residential growth has risen from an average of $8.5 million per year to $24 million in 2016 along,” he said.
“We are back to the value levels of our previous growth periods so many years ago.”
He went on to say that both commercial and industrial values have grown steadily over the past five years, but institutional growth skyrocketed from an average $4 to $5 million
a year to an incredible $38 million in investment.
Despite the doom and gloom surrounding the flight of local entrepreneurs to Ohio and Michigan, Paterson said agricultural growth has tripled in the last four years to $71 million.
Overall, the mayor said, the municipality has attracted $140 million worth of new investment across every sector of building –which is double 2015’s total and four times the totals for each of the three previous years.
But the municipality’s success was not limited to success financially. Paterson pointed to Central 33, the new hub for social services in uptown Leamington.
“This speaks to quality of life needs for Leamington and surrounding communities who require that type of
assistance,” he said.
Paterson also pointed to the success of several partnerships with a variety of groups within the community. He said the Hogs 4 Hospice and its success in raising money to benefit the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County’s Erie Shores Campus, as well as the completion of a new home by Habitat for Humanity for a deserving Leamington family, are just two of those partnerships that have been forged.
When it comes to recreation, Paterson said a new $700,000 soccer fieldhouse, planned improvements to the Kinsmen Baseball Complex and over $1 million in upgrades to the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex will bode well for the municipality’s ability to host larger tournaments or events.
Paterson said Leamington will play host to the Canadian National Junior Racquetball Championships at the Complex later this year and he expects with all of the upgrades to the Complex it will “ensure we put our best foot forward.”
When it comes to infrastructure, Paterson said the municipality has replaced all of the streetlights with new LED technology, which translates into savings on hydro usage.
He applauded the administration and its ability to secure several million in grants, including those to
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LDMH recognized for commitment to organ donation
On January 23, Trillium Gift of Life Network released new provincial data on hospital donation performance. Ontario is the only province to make this data publicly available – a practice that has led to higher donation rates in the province.
Hospital donation performance is measured by two rates: routine notification and conversion. Routine notification rate measures the frequency at which Trillium Gift of Life Network is notified by a hospital when there is potential for organ and/or tissue donation. Without this critical first step, precious life-saving opportunities are lost. The average provincial routine notification rate over the first two quarters of 2016-17 fiscal year (April 1 – September 30, 2016) was 95%.
In the second quarter (July 1 – September 30, 2016), nine out of the 70 hospitals achieved a 100% routine notification rate: Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (Ottawa), Georgian Bay General Hospital (Midland), Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (Clinton, St Marys, Seaforth, Stratford), Kirkland and District Hospital (Kirkland Lake), Leamington District Memorial Hospital (Leamington), Northumberland Hills Hospital (Cobourg), Pembroke Regional Hospital (Pembroke), Sault Area Hospital (Sault Ste. Marie), University of Ottawa Heart Institute (Ottawa).
Leamington mayor John Paterson, left, and Kingsville mayor Nelson Santos both offered an optimistic forecast in their respective communities for 2017.
Trivia Night: a February tradition
The month of February is best known for Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras and Groundhog Day. But if it is the last Wednesday in February, we may be talking about a new tradition –Trivia Night in Leamington.
This year marks the 18th consecutive edition of the popular event. Trivia Night 18 takes place on Wednesday, February 22 at 7 p.m. at the Portuguese Club in Leamington.
Teams of four work together answering trivia questions, competing for cash prizes, door prizes, and most importantly – bragging rights!
The evening consists of 120 questions (12 rounds of 10 questions) and includes a wide variety of trivia subjects such as entertainment, sports, TV, history, food and much, much more.
“This is the largest continuous Trivia Night we are aware of,” said Jeff Lamotte, Trivia Night 18 chairperson.
All proceeds support minor baseball locally.
“It is a fun evening,” said longtime emcee Mark Ribble. “It is hilarious to watch when a team talks themselves out of a right answer or to see the elation when they correctly answer a question and it is obviously a wild guess.”
Teams can register online at leamingtonminorbaseball.com or by visiting Fletcher’s Cleaners in Leamington. For more information contact Jeff at 519-566-4558.
Dancing Towards Reconciliation
MCC’s Indigenous Neighbours program is pleased present the screening of Reserve 107.
When a group of Mennonites and Lutherans in the town of Laird, Saskatchewan, discover that the land they live on is in fact the former reserve of the Young Chippewayan First Nation, they are forced to acknowledge their history. When a chief and a descendant of the Band decide to invite the local community to a meet-
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(Continued from Front) help subsidize sewer projects, as well as an expanded budget for the drainage department to catch up on long overdue projects “so that our farmers don’t have to deal with flooding issues.”
ing, myths, assumptions and fears provide an opportunity to develop a long-lasting friendship. Reserve 107 depicts the force of reconciliation between peoples.
This is the 5th event in the Dancing Towards Reconciliation series.
Hosted by Leamington Mennonite Churches, MCC is pleased to bring this story of healing to Southern Ontario. The screening is Saturday, February 4 at 11 a.m. at Leamington United Mennonite Church. Lunch is included and a freewill offering will be taken.
If interested in attending contact Isaac Shelley at 1-800-313-6226 ext. 292.
Phase I and II of the $9 million sewer works along Point Pelee Drive and Bevel Line should be completed this year, said Paterson. In addition, another $8.5 million will be invested on sewer works in the Danforth, Marlborough and Parkdale areas, and another $8 million in road improvements.
He said council is also moving ahead with a long-term active transportation plan, an environmental assessment for a northeast trunk sewer line to service the greenhouse corridor, as well as land acquisition efforts for development of the waterfront.
Paterson also told the group that he has been promised the $1.2 million amphitheatre will be completed in time for the municipality’s Canada 150 celebrations and the Hogs 4 Hospice event.
Other improvements at Seacliff Park include a $250,000 upgrade to the beach volleyball courts.
Excitement at the waterfront park will continue with a proposed change to the Canada Day festivities. Paterson said they are hoping to move the fireworks back onto a barge (weather permitting) which would increase the number of vantage points for unobstructed views of the fireworks.
Paterson applauded the efforts of administration in all facets and departments.
“Somewhat frustratingly,” said the mayor, “some still say we haven’t done enough.”
“Heck, some still say we haven’t done anything,” he added, “but council and administration are always asking themselves and each other, ‘Is there more we can do?’ – absolutely!”
“Members of Leamington Council and administration don’t just talk about what needs to be done,” concluded Paterson. “We put our words into action, and that is what you can expect from us in 2017 and beyond.”
Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos had an optimistic view of the coming year as well.
“2016 taught us many things and offered many surprises, along with some significant changes across the board,’’ said Santos. “Yet as you are hearing today, we found successes, we found progress and we found a way.”
Santos said they relied on their core principles — collaboration, co-operation and communication — to tackle the challenges they faced head-on and to find success.
He said one of the major projects to move forward on this year will be the Mettawas Waterfront Park Development and restoration of King’s Landing.
The Kingsville mayor said the town has undergone a metamorphosis of sorts within its staff and management team, with 23 positions (including new hires and replacement) filled.
He also told the crowd that 119 new dwellings were constructed in Kingsville at a value of over $31 million. Santos said overall, Kingsville experienced tremendous growth with nearly $82 million in total constructions starts, up from $51.8 million in 2015.
Road improvements, parks and recreation enhancements, working with the business community and a Community Improvement Plan for Cottam are just a few of the plans set out by Kingsville Council.
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Santos said they will continue to work on behalf of their residents to help keep Kingsville one of the most affordable places to live in the region.
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• General relaxation and biochemical restoration
• Reduces inflammation
This year’s Mayors’ Breakfast, hosted by the Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce, boasted its largest turnout ever with about 120 guests.
Essex County OPP Commander issues statement regarding human trafficking
Note: The following media release was issued in January by Essex County OPP Detachment Commander Glen Miller regarding human trafficking in Essex County.
“The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Essex County, along with all Detachments in West Region, is implementing a strategy to support individuals who are being victimized through human trafficking. We are committed to protecting and supporting survivors of this heinous crime and help survivors to once again establish their own identities and be able to escape the abuse and degradation of which many have faced for years.
“Human trafficking is believed to be a vastly underreported crime. Victims are coerced by individuals who prey upon people with criminal intent. Their prime motive is not to support, nurture, mentor or care for, but profit from them by sexual exploitation or forced labor. Many victims may not view themselves as victims for they have developed an unrealistic relationship with their traffickers whose sole intent is to threaten them with fear, sexual abuse, and degradation and ultimately a complete loss of their personal identity.
“The majority of victims originate from communities not unlike Essex County and are no longer able to connect with their families because of the degradation they have faced and fear of their families from these traffickers. Those most vulnerable as targets to human trafficking would include young women, at-risk youth, youth in care, migrant workers, indigenous people, and people with addiction and mental health issues.
“Why am I speaking about this? Because the reality is that it’s occurring right here in Essex County. We reside along the busiest border point in North America, and while I won’t discuss our operational initiatives, I will tell you that we are fortunate in this area of the Province to have supportive communities and highly professional partners whose goal is to help survivors repair their lives and allow our justice partners to collaborate in the investigation and prosecution of these traffickers.
“It is critical that the survivors of human trafficking have access to the support systems and services that we have in place to allow these individuals to leave this life of exploitation and violence. Things that affect society the most are generally things that people don’t see. Open your eyes, report abuse and if you witness activity that you believe is any form abuse, report it to the OPP without hesitation.
“This is an important issue in Ontario and our eyes are wide open so please work with us. To those being victimized, I encourage you to step forward for we have a very responsive social services support network ready to focus on your wellbeing.”
Childcan hockey tourney coming up
The annual Childcan Hockey Tournament is just around the corner. The yearly fundraiser will again take place at Wheatley Area Arena, this time starting Friday, Feb. 17 and wrapping up Sunday, Feb. 19.
Each year, the tournament raises funds for Childcan, an organization dedicated to the financial support of families with children diagnosed with cancer in Southwestern Ontario.
Anyone interested in volunteering for this year’s tournament or entering a team in one of its divisions can contact Mark Epplett at 519-324-5628.
Cancer Centre launches
Your Voice Matters
New survey allows patients to rate their experience in real time
The Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program, in partnership with Cancer Care Ontario, is launching Your Voice Matters, a brief, on-site survey that engages patients at every stage of their journey by providing regular opportunities to share feedback.
Every time they visit the cancer centre, patients will be given an opportunity to share feedback in a 3-5 minute computer survey. Your Voice Matters measures patient satisfaction with all aspects of a typical visit including appointment booking, reception upon arrival, discussions with healthcare professionals, hours of operation and overall experience. The information collected will be used to improve processes, systems and services for patients.
“We want to be there for our patients and we continuously strive to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to each individual who walks through our door,” says Monica Staley Liang, Regional Vice President, Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program. “Information from the survey will give
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us a better understanding of our patients’ needs and help us make meaningful changes to enhance their future experiences at our centre.”
Prior to the launch of Your Voice Matters the only formal opportunity patients had to provide feedback came in the form of an 80-question survey sent to them by mail after completing treatment.
“Your Voice Matters empowers patients by giving them an opportunity to communicate their needs while they are receiving treatment,” says Diane Marley,
Co-Chair of the Patient and Family Advisory Council.
“That is important because cancer is an extremely vulnerable experience. People going through treatment would like to know they are being heard.”
The Erie St. Clair Cancer Program is one of the 13 Regional Cancer Programs in Ontario to implement Your Voice Matters. The survey was created by Cancer Care Ontario to identify measures to improve the delivery of responsive and respectful care by optimizing individuals’ quality of life.
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Elvis has left the building
We watched the SAG Awards on Sunday night, mostly because there was nothing else on.
It kind of makes me want to watch a few of the movies and TV series that I’d have otherwise not bothered to watch.
I guess that’s the purpose of these things: to get you interested in the nominated shows and actors.
Rock and Roll to his favourite suite there.
Again, these are unsubstantiated but always fun to think about.
Lily Tomlin was given a lifetime achievement award and I thought her speech was one of the better of the evening.
That invoked a memory of Lily’s connection to Leamington.
I’m not sure how the original visit came about but I believe she returned on more than a few occasions.
I often heard that Vincent Price owned a summer home in the Amherstburg area. Of course, we know that Rich Little was in Leamington at least once, because he headlined the big Centennial show at the arena in the summer of 1974.
Bob Seger was here too that weekend.
There are photos somewhere of Lily at the old switchboard of a Leamington motel doing her famous ‘Ernestine’ routine. I remember the picture being in the newspaper back in the day.
Being a Detroit native, she wasn’t too far from home. At that time, in the late 1970s, she was already famous for her Laugh-In characters as well as a couple of big movie roles.
Kingsville’s Lakeside Park Pavilion is said to have hosted some of the biggest dance parties of the late fifties and hosted a young singer by the name of Stevie Wonder at one point.
Of course, it’s well documented that a young George C. Scott was once a member of the Sun Parlor Players theatre group. He skyrocketed to stardom on the stage and then on the big screen after spending time here honing his craft.
This area has had its share of brushes with the rich and famous.
Some of the rumours are true, while others haven’t been substantiated, no matter how much time has passed.
I suppose the biggest is the connection to Elvis Presley. A certain Leamington musician was said to be in Elvis’ band, but up to this point, no proof has ever been brought forward. Rumours of Elvis hanging out in Leamington were rampant back in the early ’70s, just a few years before his death.
As kids, we always heard about a helicopter landing on the roof of the new Pelee Motor Inn to deliver the King of
A couple of years ago, I had a conversation with Leamington’s Georgia Smyth about her summer romance with the actor. She had fond memories of spending time with the future Oscar winner and told a couple of stories that I can’t repeat here.
I’m sure there are so many more brushes with celebrity out there, either real or imagined.
It would be great if someone could produce a photo of Elvis in this area to put those rumours to rest once and for all, but those stories may just eventually fade away into obscurity.
Jar of thankfulness
“Before you speak, THINK. T= is it true? H = is it helpful? I = is it inspiring? N = is it necessary? K = is it KIND?”
Wow, January is coming to an end, and the bottom of Mark’s and my thankful jar is lined with scrunched up little pieces of paper!
I wouldn’t be human if I didn’t find things to complain about; however, I am trying very hard to be less critical and more content. Mark is a good yin to my yang and that is probably the reason why we have managed to live on an island for almost 3 years together.
dren luckily had the luxury of books. The prestige of carrying a new book to school is like wearing a piece of name brand clothing. The bang for the buck unmatchable! I still mourn the day my children moved on from the Zellers Zeddy brand – simple.
On Sunday I wrote, “Ghandi and her laundry skills” on my scrap of paper and tossed it into our jar. Every day while I am in the kitchen, Gandhi, Engine’s wife, makes all of the beds, collects towels tossed on the floor, as well as the guests’ personal laundry. Once she has the washing machine running, she returns to dust and tidy throughout, where needed. Her smile as she enters the side kitchen door brightens my day!
Our life on the island is exciting because every day brings something new. The owner’s mother, Ms. D., arrived midmonth. We haven’t seen her since the first Christmas we were here. She is lovely! Her love of life and appreciation of her surroundings exudes from her, and is evident in her straight posture and radiant skin. At 88 years old, we can all celebrate that!
I save a little treat of leftover fruit for her, as it is something she doesn’t get often and her doctor tells her she needs more of. Last week Gandhi came to me and asked, “Miss Shannon, can you help me look up some textbooks on your computer?” Gandhi and Engine’s daughters are in grades 5 and 8. Gandhi gave me the list of 6 books.
I love using Google and Amazon, so while cooking up in the kitchen I was able to use them both, in between simmering and sifting, to look up the books. I was astounded to say the least! Four books, two of them written by Bahamian authors called ‘Back Home’ and ‘My Father, Sun-Sun Johnson’ together cost over $300. The other books were ‘Go Math’ and an intermediate phonics study, bringing the total to approximately $320!
These are not required books for university but for grade school children in the Bahamas. Here they also have to pay for uniforms, workbooks, pencils and more. Not only was I shocked, but also disappointed. Perhaps this explains why very few children make it to college level here.
I reached out to a friend in Nassau to confirm that these were actually the prices of the books required. I also asked if his older daughters had copies of the books and, if so, could I purchase them? The fact is many of the Bahamian’s pride is bigger than their pocket book; consequently, they prefer to purchase new books instead of used and Engine is no different than most.
While many North Americans have shoe closets bigger than family rooms in the Bahamas, the people in the Bahamas have a strength and pride to more than match the selection!
I am learning every day and have come to hope that I continue to do so each day of my life. In Wheatley, our chil-
Breakfast is served every morning at nine and on the third day of Ms. D.’s arrival we were all becoming very worried when she did not arrive on time. She has a great appetite; so much so, that I put a container with grapes and a banana on her bedside table so that when she awakens early she has sustenance until the petit dejeuner is served. This particular morning when she didn’t show up and by 9:30, everyone on the entire island was searching for her.
At 10:15 I was on our golf cart, kicking myself for not grabbing the defibrillator. Many thoughts go through one’s mind while searching for a lost person, especially on an island surrounded by many dangers! After checking the yoga dock down by the sea, the water beneath and the church, I headed east on the runway. In the distance I could see someone in one of our blue Little Whale shirts setting a stiff body upright. As that didn’t seem to work, he reached to whisk this person up into his arms.
The closer I got, the clearer the images became. There was Engine carrying Ms. D. in his arms, with a grave look of concern on his face. Ms. D., on the other hand, wearing nothing more than her pants and lovely bra, for sunning, I presume, was grinning from ear to ear. As Engine’s strong arms placed her on the seat beside me, she exclaimed, “Isn’t this wonderful!” I couldn’t help but to grin.
I delivered Ms. D. safely up to her room where we warmed her up. Her daughter was thankful that she was found safe and sound and there was no need to message her sisters to say, “We have lost Mommy on the island!”
We all have so much to be thankful for, especially if we don’t let the small, trivial things overcome our view of what is important. Be thankful for all that you have, especially the books that surround you or the big strong arms that carry you when in need.
Immersion French for JK
The Greater Essex County District School Board is looking at the possibility of offering Immersion French in the Leamington area for September, 2017. Parents who have children who are eligible for Junior Kindergarten are asked to contact Principal Bill Cervini at Gore Hill Public School (519-326-3431) and provide contact information (parent/guardian’s name, phone number). There is also a possibility that children moving to Senior Kindergarten will be offered this opportunity.
Wheatley Legion News
By Jan Watson
Garry Hope and Larry Evoy led the 14 players who shot Fun Darts on January 20 at Wheatley Legion. Mary Robinson, Debbie Seili and Jim McClellan followed with 5 wins. Tied with 4 wins each were Velma Hope, Julie Reid and Richard Howe – Bonnie Evoy and Gord Crook. Arnold Seili and Doug Seili won 2 games and the skunk beat Debbie Ouellette and Tim Moore. Lady doublers were Velma Hope and Bonnie Evoy.
Join the Fun Darts players on Friday evenings. Play starts at 7:30 p.m.
Lori Gouin ran the Meat Draws on January 21. Bill Derbyshire was the only two-time winner. Other winners were Sly Meredith, Jane Pursel, Mike Diesbourg, Julie Reid, Linda Niehus, Jan Watson, Mary Robinson, Corrie Ribble and Donna Corlett. Elaine Steel won the 50/50 draw.
Meat Draws are held on Saturday afternoons. Draws are from 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Dominion Command is in the process of implementing a new computer system and, it goes without saying, it’s not going well! The delay in the 2017 membership cards is Canada-wide. Keep your receipt until you receive your new card. If you are asked for your card, your receipt proves that you have paid and are a member in good standing. Also, if you receive a bill from Dominion Command, disregard it; however, call the Branch at 519-825-4161 to report that you have received a bill.
Coming up… Branch Executive and General Meeting February 15… Chili Cook-Off February 25.
Letter to Canada’s Finance Minister re: CEO compensation
Note: On November 4, 2015, the Honourable William (Bill) Francis Morneau was named by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Minister of Finance for Canada.
Dear Mr. Morneau,
The annual report on CEO compensation and its relationship to the incomes of ordinary Canadians has again come out. Each year the figures are more outrageous.
J.K. Galbraith warned us about the rise of a new managerial class over 50 years ago. These men, or mostly men, are not entrepreneurs, capitalists, or innovators. They are managers who have risen to the top of our large corporations, who sit on each others boards, and vote each other ever more outlandish pay packets. Those packets have risen from 20 or 30 times the pay of the average worker to 200 times and more in my lifetime.
Your government talks about the problem of income inequality. It is time that you showed your concern to be real and substantial. Stop allowing corporations to write off outrageous payments that bear no relationship to the pay of the workers in the enterprise. And impose confiscatory marginal taxes on these multi-million dollar earners. In the era of Diefenbaker, Pearson and Eisenhower those rates approached 90%.
We must also be aware of the rise of what Thomas Piketty calls a new plutocracy. The children of these men who will inherit all this wealth. Our new rentier class. Money from money, not from work.
– Rick Taves, Wheatley
Reader comments on 8-month library strike
The position taken by the Essex County Library Board is unacceptable to us citizens. To sit back on a “final offer” position is well below the level of behavior we expect. Nothing can be final until OUR libraries are back in full operation. A solution will be found through ongoing well-intentioned dialogue or binding arbitration if not.
The damage being done to the communities that make use of the libraries will be difficult to restore and some of it will be long-lasting. Our libraries stand out in their towns as a taxpayer-funded fully accessible source of information, learning, support and belonging and may well be the only such facility available to many. They are an essential component of a healthy civil society.
Money is not being saved: the value of the services actually delivered by the library system exceeds their cost; rather than saving money we are losing the complete value of all those services while continuing to spend money on buildings and management.
– Douglas Moffatt, Leamington
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, the planets are giving you the cosmic go-ahead to put certain plans in motion. Don’t procrastinate because time is of the essence. It’s time to get moving.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
No one has better solutions to your problems than you do, Taurus. To appeal to the masses, you may need to change how you present your opinions just a bit.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, you might be overly focused on the smallest of details, but it’s more important at this juncture in time to look at the bigger picture. Figure out how to do that.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, you may end up delving into things this week that are better left alone. There is no point in drumming up trouble unless you have to. Sit back and watch things unfold.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Don’t set yourself up for frustration, Leo. Avoid people who like to push all of your buttons. You deserve a relaxing, calm week, and this may be your chance.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, although you didn’t think things could get busier in your life, you are about to see just how busy things can be. If you need a breather, take it now.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, more enjoyable things are on the horizon and you may find yourself distracted by so many interesting and entertaining events. Start filling your calendar.
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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, as challenging as life can sometimes be, you need to take chances and push yourself further. This might be a week for some risk-taking.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
It usually takes a lot to raise your ire, Sagittarius. Continue maintaining this calm approach, carefully considering each situation before reacting.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, it is not easy to just ignore something, especially when it is constantly being flaunted. Take the high road in this instance or you may get pulled under.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, take a few moments to focus on your future instead of just those things that need to be addressed in the present. Open your mind to honest long-term goals.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, arguments can be stressful, so try to stay out of them unless they directly affect you. Show others you are the bigger person.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
JANUARY 29
Adam Lambert, Singer (35)
JANUARY 30
Phil Collins, Singer (66)
JANUARY 31
Minnie Driver, Actress (47)
FEBRUARY 1
Ronda Rousey, Athlete (30)
FEBRUARY 2
Shakira, Singer (40)
FEBRUARY 3
Amal Clooney, Attorney (39)
FEBRUARY 4
Gavin DeGraw, Singer (40)
Canada 150&Me contest countdown:
Experiences Canada has announced a new deadline for Canada 150&Me. Entrants have until February 14th, 2017 to submit their project.
Canada 150&Me is a national competition for youth between the ages of 14-19. One hundred fifty participants selected will travel to one of four cities for an exciting week of educational, cultural and community activities. They will be joined by like-minded youth from host cities. Each regional event will be themed on one of the broader topics young people have identified as the most important.
The Canada 150&Me Youth Forums will be held in Vancouver April 5, 2017; Montreal, April 11; Halifax, May 16; and Winnipeg, May 25.
Canada 150&Me starts by inviting youth ages 14-19 to answer the simple question, “What is Canada’s greatest challenge or opportunity facing your generation?”
Applicants can reply online using whatever creative media they choose – video, music, written word, or visual art – in three simple steps:
1. Register your interest at www.experiencescanada.com/150
2. Upload your answer to the challenge question in a file of your choosing
3. Provide a short bio and project description.
“Canada 150&Me is involving thousands of young Canadians in a conversation about Canada’s future and encouraging young people to take a leadership role in celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday,” says Deborah Morrison, President of Experiences Canada.
“By extending the deadline we can ensure that a greater number of young people have a chance at entering this life-changing competition!”
“Milestones are a great opportunity not just to look back at where we’ve come from, but also where we are heading. Here is an opportunity to see another part of Canada, to have a voice and be an agent for change around issues that young people are passionate about. This project will give young people a little bit of context, experience and inspiration,” concludes Morrison.
Canada 150&Me is a signature Canada 150 event supported by the Government of Canada and corporate partners.
Experiences Canada is widely recognized as Canada’s premier service provider for student exchanges. Launched in 1936 and previously known as SEVEC, Experiences Canada arranges travel, accommodation and programs for an estimated 5,000 students who participate in reciprocal exchanges annually.
Golden Years golf report
Apologies to Bob Martin as the Jan. 19th report missed his 38 over 18 holes and 2 aces. The Golden Years golf league welcomed Carole and Ray Thibert as its newest members.
On Jan. 26 a strong performance had 45 golfers dropping 82 aces during league play at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
Laurie Hylton tied the course record with 8 aces. Bill Ward dropped 5 aces, followed by Mary Binder, Madeline Butler, John Murphy and Barry Sweet with 4 each. Notching 3 were Bob Martin, Barb Murphy, Andy Orsini, and Gerrit Vriesen. Sinking 2 apiece were Jim Allen, Murray Cascadden, Pete Daudlin, Tom Dewhurst, Norbert Gisi, Jack Gisi, Tom Hyatt, Tony Hudvagner, Eva Kah, Marie Lasi, Bill Mayville, Eileen McIntosh, Rose Taylor, Gail Turk, Ernie Vandenberg and Bryon Walker. Chipping in with 1 each were Dorothy Cascadden, Cathy Dewhurst, Jo-Ann Ferguson, Murray Hartford, Gary Honey, Bob McWilliam, Colleen Pearse, Art Sweet and Bill Taylor. A strong 15 over 9 holes was recorded by Laurie Hylton and Bill Ward. Barry Sweet (2), Laurie Hylton, John Murphy and Bill Mayville each managed 17. With 18 were Pete Daudlin, John Murphy, Marie Lasi, Laurie Hylton (2), Mary Binder, Mike Binder, Bill Ward (2), Eva Kah, Andy Orsini, Jo-
Ann Ferguson, Bob Martin, Bill Taylor and Rose Taylor. Tying the league record for 33 over 19 holes were Laurie Hylton and Bill Ward. Laurie Hylton also scored a 35. Carding 37 were Marie Lasi, John Murphy, Eva Kah, Andy Orsini, Bill Mayville, Rose Taylor and Bill Taylor. Gerrit Vriesen, John Murphy and Bill Ward contributed 38. Another record was tied for a score over 36 holes by Laurie Hylton with 68. Bill Ward delivered 71, John Murphy 75, Andy Orsini and Rose
Taylor 76, Gerrit Vriesen 77 and Marie Lasi 78. Capturing first place with an excellent score of 226 was Team 5 (Colleen Pearse, Laurie Hylton, John Murphy). A 237 was good enough for second place by Team 4 (Barb Fick, Marie Lasi, Gerrit Vriesen). In third and final spot with 243 was Team 8 (Norbert Gisi, Kathy Bradley, Bill Ward). Play continues every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.
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Essex-Windsor EMS receives $20,000 grant to enhance the Peer Support Program
Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are the recipients of a $20,000 Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant. The funds will be used in support of paramedic and firstresponder mental wellness, by helping to enhance the Essex-Windsor EMS Paramedic Peer Support Program that was launched in 2014.
Ensuring mental wellness for paramedics and first-responders is a key priority for EssexWindsor EMS, and the grant allows for greater enhancements to this front-line and peerdirected program that encourages helping one another through challenging situations and traumatic patient calls.
Peer Support Program volunteers have all undergone rigorous training in order to further develop their skills to assist and guide colleagues through a variety of difficult scenarios.
“Since its inception, the Peer Support Program has been extremely well received,” said Bruce Krauter, Chief, Essex-Windsor EMS. “It is invaluable for our staff to know that their colleagues, who have likely undergone similar, relatable circumstances, are available for them – to talk to, to listen to, to lean on. Thanks to the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund, we can continue to further support this program and our paramedics who may be in need of mental health services.”
The Peer Support Program works in conjunction with the County of Essex’s Employee Assistance Program as well as other Essex-Windsor EMS health and wellness initiatives. With the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant, Essex-Windsor EMS will further enhance the Peer Support Program by monitoring and continuously improving the practice, collecting and reporting outcome measures and by solidifying the program’s processes and procedures, in order to help introduce the program to other emergency services.
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LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, February 1, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New Donors and Walk Ins Welcome! To book an appointment, please contact us at 1-888-236-6283 / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App
SHOOTERS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB WILL MEET Wednesday, February 1 from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, 1550 Rd. 3E, Ruthven in Hibiscus Room in food court. Use west parking lot entrance. Photography 101 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. if help is needed. Visit Facebook.com for meeting and club info. Beginners to professionals welcome. Further details: Mike at mtowne@sympatico.ca
The Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi will be hosting 3 FREE OPEN HOUSE events in Leamington to demonstrate how you can improve your circulation and balance, increase your strength and reduce stress. Visitors will learn how to focus on the well-being of the body and mind through the practice of Taoist Tai Chi. Wednesday, February 1 from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., Thursday, February 2 from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, February 7 from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. at the St John's Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. For more infor or to view a demo video: www.taoist.org, windsor@taoist.org or 519-255-9744.
SAFETALK™ SUICIDE AWARENESS TRAINING WORKSHOPS - Wednesday, February 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00, 6 Mill St. W., Leamington and Wednesday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00, 6 Mill St. W., Leamington. safeTALK™ is a half-day alertness training session that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources. Register for an upcoming workshop (space is limited) or more information can
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ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. WILL HAVE ITS FIRST MEETING of the year on Saturday, February 25, 9:00 a.m., at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, Ruthven. It's time to start getting ready for the return of the purple martins. Come out and see why members are so enraptured by this member of the swallow family. For more info call Paul at 519-738-3476.
South Shore Health Centre offers WEEKLY FREE RECOVERY PROGRAMS, 15 John St. (upstairs), Leamington: Yoga for Recovery on Monday at 5:00 p.m. with Melodie Queenen; Westover Recovery Support Group on Monday at 6:30 p.m.; SMART Recovery on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; Family & Friends on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEED FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS WINDSOR-ESSEX from the Leamington and Kingsville area. If you believe that you can make a difference in a child’s life and can commit to a minimum of one year, for a few hours a week, check out the website and online orientation at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS WINDSOR-ESSEX ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS from the Leamington area to volunteer in a group mentoring setting called On Track to Success which takes place from September to June. Info at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca/ or call 519-945-5232 ext. 23 to speak with Rose Culmone, Director of Programs.
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Gore Hill grade 8 student Michael Macdonald works on his pottery project which eventually became a teacup.
Grade 7 student Angelina Penner molds her cup.
Grade 8 student Ashley Gillett adds detail to her pencil holder.
SECC seeking volunteers
By Bryan Jessop
The South Essex Community Council knows that you can never have too much of a good thing. For the local public service provider, that ‘good thing’ is volunteers.
Presently, the organization is actively seeking volunteers to fulfill a variety of duties in the communities of Leamington, Wheatley and Kingsville. Assistance is required within any of several different SECC programs with hours that in many cases are flexible to meet the needs of interested volunteers.
“We need volunteers for clients of all ages — youth programs, families, retirees.”
— Stephen Gard
“Some volunteer services run from 8:30 (a.m.) to 4:30 (p.m.) while others are scheduled between volunteer availability and client needs,” explained SECC volunteer services and community relations program leader Stephen Gard. “We need volunteers for clients of all ages — youth programs, families, retirees. We can find something for anyone looking for professional practice experience — anyone looking to hone their skills or just looking to give back to their community.”
For high school students, volunteer efforts with the SECC can be used towards community hours needed to acquire their Grade 12 diplomas.
“We’re always looking for more opportunities for youths,” Gard said, also noting that one of the volunteer services required is to assist with PA Day programs for elementary school children.
On Wednesday of last week, a local high school student joined the ranks of volunteers assisting with the day-to-day operations of the SECC’s SPARK after school program. SPARK operates at the Leamington Mennonite United Church on Oak Street and is open to seven- to 12-year-old students attending either Queen Elizabeth Public School or Mill Street Public School. With expansion from running two days per week in 2015-16 to three days a week for the 2016-17 school year, SPARK now requires a minimum of
Jane Nohra said of the SPARK program. “It’d be great if we had back-up volunteers to call on. It would be nice if there were enough to rely on and contact in case others can’t make it one day.”
SPARK is utilized mostly by parents who work during its hours of 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. each Tuesday to Thursday as well as by parents who are enrolled in the SECC’s LINC program for newcomers to Canada who are learning English as a second language. Features of SPARK include nutritional snack time, recreational activities, craft times and homework help, the latter of which has its own dedicated volunteer.
The SECC is also seeking volunteers for programs ranging from visits with seniors to receptionist positions for its foot care clinic and delivery drivers for its seven Meals on Wheels routes — three in Leamington, three in Kingsville and one in Wheatley.
Last year, 499 active SECC volunteers logged in 9,300 hours of service for a variety of the organization’s services.
“There will always be a need for volunteers,” Gard explained. “The needs of clients are always changing.”
On Tuesday, Feb. 7 starting at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., the SECC will host information sessions at its 215 Talbot St. East location in Leamington. At those times, available volunteer positions will be discussed, highlighting dozens of opportunities in Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley. For more information, call 519-326-8629 ext. 381 or e-mail sgard@secc.on.ca.
three to five additional volunteers.
SPARK, on a funding arrangement with the United Way from its start in September of 2015 to the end of the 201920 school year, also includes a summer program that will be hosted at new space available at the SECC office on Talbot Street East as well as monthly community dinners for participating students and their parents on the last Thursday of each month. These dinners conclude with a workshop for parents, focusing on topics from how to cope with difficult behaviour to environmental issues, the latter hosted by the Leamington District Secondary School Eco Team.
“It’s been a great success,” SECC program leader Mary
South Essex Community Council program leader Mary Jane Nohra offers pizza-making advice to SPARK students Hannah Biggley and Maream Al-Khafaji during a Wednesday, Jan. 25 session of the after school program hosted by Leamington United Mennonite Church on Oak Street. Currently, the SECC program is seeking three to five additional volunteers to help operate the program.
MWCP and Embassy of Honduras to
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In early November 2016 the Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP) chair Bruce Peacock received a request from a representative of the Honduras Embassy in Ottawa for assistance in planning a visit to Leamington.
The purpose of the visit was to meet with some of the more than 600 migrant workers from Honduras and their employers to discuss the existing challenges that need to be resolved.
The seven-member delegation consisted of: Sofia Cerrato, Ambassador of
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As a result of these successful meetings the MWCP recently received a formal proposal to formalize a community partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding. Plans are also underway to organize the first two-day Mobil Consulate in February.
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A meeting was also held with Bruce Peacock, chair, Lili Salazar, program coordinator, and Lorraine Gibson, director, of the Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP). An on-site meeting for a delegation from the Embassy of Honduras, MWCP representatives and migrant workers from Honduras was held at one of the local farms.
Polar Bear Dip will top $1.1 million mark
By Pat Bailey
Some were there to check one more thing off their bucket lists, while others had deeper, more personal reasons for plunging into the icy waters of Lake Erie in the 17th Annual Polar Bear Dip Saturday at Cedar Island Beach on Saturday, January 28.
People like Laura Spencer.
Spencer headed up Maisyn’s Caped Canucks, the winning team for the third year in a row, raising over $7,100 in pledges in memory of her young son Maisyn, who lost an eight-month battle with a rare form of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma two years ago. He was just 8 years old.
Spencer knows firsthand the importance of ChildCan and the support, both financially and emotionally, it offers families of children battling cancer.
“The Polar Bear Dip is something we look forward to every year,” said Spencer. “It’s not only fun, but knowing that we can raise money for other families with a child fighting cancer is our goal.”
“Maisyn fought cancer for eight months, and during that fight ChildCan supported us all the way through,” she added, “so we just want to give back.”
Dip organizer Kim Cavers is also a tremendous advocate of ChildCan. She, too, relied on the organization more than 20 years ago when her son Keegan, now 23, was battling cancer.
The ‘pay it forward’ philosophy marked the beginning of the dip almost 18 years ago, with ChildCan becoming one of the beneficiaries of the funds raised. The other is ACCESS.
This was Cavers way of saying thanks to ChildCan for all their help during a very difficult time in her life.
In recent years, Cavers has seen a similar mentality in teams participating in the dip.
She said several of the 24 teams were in memory of young lives lost to cancer, like Daniel’s Warriors who finished a close second to the Caped Canucks.
Cavers said the Warriors offered one particularly touching moment on the beach.
“Daniel’s Warriors placed a cross on the beach — one decorated for their son,” said Cavers. “I almost lost control.”
She admits to choking back tears on several occasions throughout the day.
And while Cavers’ efforts will top the $1.1 million mark this year, with about $58,000 collected in pledges which will be added to the money raised at the Fire and Ice Dinner, she said this will be her final year heading up the dip.
“The dip should go on for them (the families),” said Cavers. “This is very therapeutic for them.”
While some dippers make a point of submerging themselves totally during the Polar
But she admitted it takes a tremendous amount of time and energy to ensure a successful dip.
“I was 32 when I started this — I turned 50 in December,” she said. “There is a huge difference in my stamina, and Sat-
urday is a long day — too long.”
Cavers said she is grateful for the tremendous help offered by her assistant, Nancy Burke, this year. But she just feels she needs a break.
Cavers is also thankful for the incredible support over the years.
“It never ceases to amaze me how the community supports this event,” said Cavers.
Every year she has wor-
ried that support and participation will fade and the event will flounder. But she said it is only through the support of so many members of the community and her family that it has been so successful and benefitted such important organizations such as ChildCan and ACCESS.
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It was a shocking entrance into the icy cold waters of Lake Erie in Saturday’s 17th Annual Polar Bear Dip.
This young man, one of Daniel’s Warriors, celebrates Saturday’s 17th Annual Polar Bear Dip at Cedar Island Beach in Kingsville. (SUN photos)
Bear Dip, this year’s dip managed to swallow up many just trying to make it back to shore.
It was the “hang onto your hats” cold and breezy conditions for this year’s Polar Bear Dip.
MDB students enjoy basketball blast!
By MDB Student Zahra Al-Ali
UMEI had a busy Saturday holding a Free Throw Competition on January 14. Kids from the ages of 9 through 14 were able to participate, showing their basketball skills. They tried hard to get to the top and shoot in as many baskets as they could. Every participant tried hard and had fun at the competition, representing their schools.
The Margaret D. Bennie Public School students placed in the top three over many students. Congratulations to these students who didn’t give up and made their way into victory: 2nd Breanne Epp, grade 6; 1st Abby Schroeder, grade 6; 2nd Ava Hildebrandt, grade 7; 3rd Brayden Horne, grade 4; 3rd Avah Antaya, grade 4; 1st Savannah Barret, grade 4; 3rd Vandaybae Moo, grade 6; 2nd Kaylie MacInnis, grade 5. Good job to everyone who participated, whether you’re a Bulldog or not!
Sharks to start playoffs vs. Admirals... again
When it comes to a quarterfinal match-up against Amherstburg in Great Lakes/Stobbs Division playoffs, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks are hoping the third time is the charm. For the third consecutive year, the Sharks and Admirals will face off against one another in the opening round of the post season. Amherstburg officially locked itself into third place several days before the end of the regular season, while at the same time the Sharks appeared destined to finish seventh for a first-round series against either Lakeshore or Essex. By winning four of five matches between Games 35 to 39 however, Wheatley passed Mooretown to secure sixth place. The results from Tuesday, Jan. 31 in Essex were not available by press deadline, but even in the event of a tie in points between the Sharks and Flags, Wheatley is favoured in both tiebreakers — more wins and a better head-to-head record versus Mooretown.
Sixth place was officially secured for the Sharks with a 7-2 win against the Lakers in Wallaceburg Wednesday, Jan. 25 — completing Wheatley’s first three-game winning streak since November 14, 16 and 19 against Blenheim and back-to-back games against the Lakers. The January 25 match began with goals traded by the Sharks’ Cole Butler and Lakers’ Conner Lovell 32 seconds apart in the first period.
Wheatley went on to score the next six — second period tallies by Jack Leafeve, Alixe Saliba and Jake Pickersgill and then Butler, Justin Pinsonneault and Pickersgill in the third. Ryan MacAlpine beat netminder Daniel Tonietto with two seconds remaining to give Wallaceburg its second goal on 28 shots. The Sharks fired 41 shots at George Hill while going one for four on the power play. The Lakers were held to zero for four on the man advantage.
“The boys are starting to get back into their routine,” said Sharks head coach Dave Wiper of his team’s recent success. “We were decimated by injuries earlier in the season that got us into a tailspin, but we’re 100 per cent healthy now. It’s been a long time coming.”
Through the regular season, the Sharks won once and lost four against the Admirals. With each team going into their final regular season game, the Sharks roster included two players with a point per game or more — Delaney MacDonald and Mitchell Prudence — while the Amherstburg roster featured six. Also as of the point when both teams had played 39 games, the Admirals stood at 26 wins, 13 wins and zero ties for 52 points while the Sharks had won 18, lost 20 and tied one for 37 points. Amherstburg had scored 191 goals and allowed 124 at that point while the Sharks scored 156 and allowed 164.
“We’ve got to stay disciplined,” Wiper said of the impending series against the Admirals, who swept the Sharks in four straight games in both 2015 and 2016. “They’ve got a very potent power play and they’re very offensively minded. We’ll have to play our system to a tee to play with them — discipline and special teams are going to be huge factors in this series.”
The regular season schedule between the two teams began Monday, Oct. 24 with a 5-2 Sharks win, followed by a 6-3 loss in Wheatley and 3-2, 8-5 and 10-3 losses in Amherstburg, the latter being the Sharks’ most lopsided loss of 2016-17. Despite taking on the role as underdogs, however, Wheatley’s coaching staff is confident its team is capable of beating the Admirals and moving on to the Stobbs semifinals.
“Over the past few games we’ve identified our lines and what we want them to do,” said Wiper. “We wanted two scoring lines, a checking line and an energy line and the guys know their roles. That’s why we’ve had success in these last five games. It’s resulting in wins now.”
The series versus the Admirals will start Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Amherstburg — the day after the Sharks wrap up their regular season in Essex against the 73’s. Game 2 will take place in Wheatley Monday, Feb. 6 with a 7 (Continued on page 14)
Several MDB students showed well at a Free Throw Competition held Jan. 14 at UMEI Christian High School. Front row, left to right: Brayden Horne, Avah Antaya, Savannah Barret, Vandaybae Moo. Back row: Breanne Epp, Abby Schroeder, Ava Hildebrandt. Absent from photo: Kaylie MacInnis.
Jessop’s Journal
Super Bowl countdown
There’s certainly no lack of hype when it comes to certain sporting events that take place once per year or even less frequently (World Cup of Soccer and the Olympics are the first to come to mind regarding the latter). The largest annual event — or at least what many assume is the largest — is of course the Super Bowl. The traditional commencing of the NASCAR Monster Energy season (formerly the Nextel Cup series) actually draws a significantly larger crowd. The Daytona 500’s average of 250,000 (more than the entire population of Windsor, Ont.) fans is well over twice the Super Bowl record of 104,000 set for the 14th edition between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Rams. That was in 1980. Actually, the Daytona 500 is not the most or even second-most highly-attended sporting event attended by a live audience in the United States. Those rankings go to the Indianapolis 500 (300,000) and Brickyard 400 (which eclipsed Daytona’s mark by a slim margin back in the mid 1990s). How about that, race fans?
Regardless, the Super Bowl seems to generate more hype, which as far as I’m concerned, is just marketing where the actual promotors don’t have to do much of the legwork. The build-up to the NFL playoff finale is in fact self-propelled to the point where the league forbids rather than encourages or at least allows other businesses to do some of the work for them. Nope, if your business is offering a sale on musthave supplies for TV viewers (beer, potato chips, pizza or what have you), you’d better refer to it as “The Big Game” or something to that effect if you don’t want the NFL to sic its lawyers on you.
The hype machine certainly wasn’t built by accident. I can’t think of any other sport where a one game, winnertakes-all championship comes a full two weeks after the semi-finals are wrapped up. Would tickets sell at such absurd prices if the Super Bowl was a best-of-three, five or seven-game series? Doubt it. It’s certainly all the time needed by the analysts to natter on and on about what elements
of the game and which players will be the deciding factors.
It all adds up to a massive television spectacle. Planners for practically every other mid-winter event on the continent try to avoid Super Bowl Sunday like the plague. From what I’ve head, it’s the reason the Junior C hockey Stobbs Division quarterfinal between the Amherstburg Admirals and Wheatley Sharks won’t start on the Ads’ traditional home-ice night of Sunday (instead, they’re kicking off that series in A’burg Wednesday, Feb. 1).
Adding fuel to this year’s fire will be Tom Brady. If the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons (and most are betting on them to do just that), Brady will become the league’s first-ever fivetime Super Bowl-winning quarterback. Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana are both a perfect 4-0. Brady’s been denied twice, but will make everyone forgot about those setbacks if he can fit a Super Bowl ring on each digit of one hand.
I’ve officially predicted a win for the Pats on Sunday, but would rather see the Falcons pull off the upset. This will be New England’s ninth trip to “The
Big Game” (they’re 4-4) and only the second for Atlanta, who lost to Denver back in 1999. New England, Denver and Pittsburgh seem to be there year after year after year. It’s akin to the Atlanta Braves for the World Series in the 1990s.
At the time I started writing these words on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 29; Happy Birthday, Square!), the Pats were officially favoured with 5-4 odds. 5-4? Maybe it’s my lack of experience in gambling shining through here, but aren’t odds usually assessed with the second of the two numbers as a “1?” Does “5-4” mean that if I bet $10 on New England and they won, I’d receive $12.50? At the same time, odds on the Falcons are 13-5. If my math is right (and it quite often is not), I guess that means that if I put my $10 on Atlanta and they pulled off the upset, I’d get $26.
So… what makes for a great Super Bowl over a yawn fest? For me, it has absolutely NOTHING to do with the halftime performer(s). As pop is at least in my opinion the scourge of the music industry, that’s opportune time to root through the fridge for a snack or write this column. No, the actual score is what makes a Super Bowl. I love watching my favourite teams win by landslides, but it’s always a disappointment to see a drubbing take place between teams to whom I’m indifferent. Blowouts are as anti-climactic as a league championship can get.
I can’t remember the last movie I saw with a better plot/ script than Super Bowl XLVI. For some reason, Super Bowl XXIX was the biggest snooze-a-rama I can recall. There have been bigger point differentials than 23, but the Chargers did NOTHING to force ANYONE to second guess their predictions for even a millisecond.
I just hope the Falcons don’t pull a Buffalo Regals. I know I criticize that particular Junior B hockey team almost regularly, but come on — even against Caledonia, a 28-0 loss is absurd (yup, even in football that’s a ‘four score’ loss). The shot total for that most recent Saturday evening game was 104-4. Assuming that a goal in hockey is equivalent to a touchdown with PAT in football, you’d be looking at a final score of 196-0 in the latter to equal the Regals’ most recent train wreck. I think Atlanta’s better on both sides of the ball (especially offense) than that to allow any such farce.
Atom girls shut out Essex
Southpoint Bailey Machining Inc. Atom Stars welcomed the Essex Thunder Sunday afternoon in EssexKent Playoff action.
Avery Hopper scored the game-winning goal just three minutes into the first period. The Bailey Stars shut down the Thunder offence with a relentless forecheck. Another amazing game by goaltender Lilly St. Pierre who absolutely shut the door in this exciting matchup as she recorded another shutout, leading the Bailey Stars to a big 1-0 win!
Rhine Danube bowling scores
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling leagues scores for January 16.
Games Over 200: Kevin Kosempel 202, Heinz Kosempel 204-247, Chris Kosempel 227-214, Robert Nykyforuk 224, Dan Dalimonte 245-236, Wayne Abbott 218-226, Tys Schaafsma 230, Jack Valade 204, John Fittler 205, Jamie Arquette 222, Willy Fittler 211-202-208, Richard Dickau 203, Aaron Dickau 277-213-211, Eric Zimmer 203, Ernie Purr 207.
Series Over 550: Heinz Kosempel 644, Chris Kosempel 630, Dan Dalimonte 671, Wayne Abbott 623, Jamie Arquette 564, Willy Fittler 621, Aaron Dickau 701, Albert Salvati 562.
High Handicap Games: Aaron Dickau 304, Dan Dalimonte 292, Wayne Abbott 264.
High Handicap Series: Dan Dalimonte 812, Wayne Abbott 797, Aaron Dickau 782.
Standings: Fittler Farms 19, Del Fresco 19, Rhine Danube 18, S.W. Property 13, Weil’s Food 12, Dickau Construction 3.
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Jan. 23: North/South - 1st Roger Cote and Joyce Moran, 2nd Al Morrison and Helen Preyde, 3rd Ron Martin and Roy Trowell. East/West1st Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt, 2nd Agnes Fraser and Frank Duransky, 3rd Patricia Sanford and Lily Shuster. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club, Jan. 25: North/South - 1st Al Morrison and Ron Martin, 2nd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote, 3rd Mike Thomson and Peter Scott. East/West - 1st Chris Brennan and Buddy Ellwood, 2nd Dave Derbyshire and Derek Parry, 3rd Sonia and Ernie Jackiw. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.
Sharks to start playoffs vs. Admirals... again
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p.m. start. Game 3 will be in Wheatley Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Game 4 will be in Amherstburg Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. If necessary, Game 5 will take place in Amherstburg Sunday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m., Game 6 in Wheatley at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 and Game 7 in Amherstburg Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.
In addition to hoping for a strong start on the ice, the Sharks are hoping for the continued support of their fans. After playing its final regular season home contest against Lakeshore Monday, Jan. 23, Wheatley’s average attendance of 285 spectators per game ranked the team 12th among the PJHL’s 63 Junior C franchises for the 2016-17 season.
“The fans have been awesome this year,” Wiper said. “Support from the community has been great. The players really enjoy it when they see 300 people in the stands. We hope that support will continue in the playoffs.”
Marilyn Bernice Whaley (nee Bishop) August 28, 1928 - January 19, 2017
The family of Marilyn Whaley express their sincere thanks to all family members, friends and neighbours for all the cards, messages, visits, flowers, food, prayers and memorial donations.
A special thank you to Erie Glen Manor where she enjoyed her friends and caregivers for the last 8 years.
Most great appreciation to the medical team and volunteers at Erie Shores Hospice for the excellent care they provided the last month of her life.
Thank you to Pastor Ken Post for officiating the service; to Reid Funeral Home for their efficient assistance and kind consideration.
Thank you to the Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary for providing a wonderful lunch at the reception.
Sincerely,
OBITUARY
Shirley McNeelands
Shirley Eileen McNeelands (nee Wilkinson), 87 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2017. A resident of Royal Oak Long Term Care, Kingsville. Beloved wife of Gerald for 42 years. Dear mother of Gloria Newman and Faye Thibodeau (Roger). Loving grandmother of Michelle and Mark Mitchell, Lisa and Ryan Mitchell, Renée and Phil Charrette, Christopher deVries, Michael and Brienne deVries, and great-grandmother of Alex, Ian, Kristopher, Michael and Dax. Predeceased by her parents Gerald and Hazel Wilkinson and infant sister Ruby.
Shirley worked for many years at the F.W. Woolworth Store in Leamington and will be missed by her loyal canine companion Toby.
Shirley’s family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Shirley’s caregiver Margaret.
Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Thursday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held from the funeral home on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Paul Rodey officiating. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Leamington.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Essex County Humane Society.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Friday Retirees bowling scores
The following are the high bowling scores for the Friday Retirees Bowling League at Empire Lanes for Jan. 27.
Men Over 180: Murray Clifford 197, Maurice Cowan 181, Bob Sinclair 200-224-225, Jamie Arquette 251-193214, Heinz Kosempel 242-212-192, Jack Valade 187-202, Armand DeCaluwe 193-212, Dave LaBonte 190-181, Ernie Purr 190.
Women Over 150: Lorraine Cowan 154, Jackie VanKempen 158, Peggy Hillman 158, Mary Hornyak 157, Bernice Smith 171, Alta Vanvliet 155, Rosemary Purr 172, Rosemary Heisler 156-177, Jeannette Gagnier 170, Theresa DeCaluwe 180, Gail Johnston 157, Sandra Pollard 155.
High Handicap Games: Jamie Arquette 294, Murray Clifford 278, Heinz Kosempel 267, Sandra Pollard 272, Alta Vanvliet 268, Jeannette Gagnier 267.
High Handicap Series: Jamie Arquette 787, Murray Clifford 745, Armand DeCaluwe 729, Joe Vrtel 729, Jim Armstrong 729, Mary Hornyak 750, Jackie VanKempen 711, Lorraine Cowan 708.
OBITUARY
Evelyn Nash
Evelyn Ruth Nash, 82 years, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Erie Shores Hospice.
Clemente Mattia
Clemente Mattia, 79 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus.
Elizabeth Pretli
Elizabeth Pretli (nee Leili), 82 years, passed away at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus, on Friday, January 27, 2017 surrounded by family.
Beloved wife of Erle for 65 years. Dear mother of Nancy Springthorpe (Bob), Randy (Noreen) and Ruth Ann “Dodie” Wilson (Bill). Loving grandmother of Becky and David Enns, Karen and Chris Wybenga, Amanda Nash, Danielle Nash (Rob Brown), Abbey and Jonathon Koster, Andrea and Derek Watts, Spencer Wilson, and greatgrandmother of Ryan and Audrey Wybenga, Sydney and Barrett Enns, Royce and Hailey Koster, Paige and Emma Watts. Dear sister of Lois Bradford (late Walter) and sister-in-law of Milan Nash (Millie) and the late Harlan Nash (Ann).
Evelyn, along with her husband, Erle were the owners of Nash Travel and Tours, Wheatley.
Evelyn’s family wishes to thank the staff at Leamington District Memorial Hospital and Erie Shores Hospice for their care.
At Evelyn’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or memorial service. A private family gathering will be held.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
The Sunbrite Southpoint Intermediate Stars played a home and home playoff contest against the Tecumseh Tiger Cats this past weekend.
Saturday saw the Sunbrite Stars travel to the WFCU Centre for the first game of the weekend with the Tiger Cats. Tecumseh scored goals in each period en route to a dominant 4-0 win.
The Stars had several shots throughout this game but could not solve the Tiger Cat goalie.
On Sunday the Sunbrite Stars played amazing and controlled the puck for most of this exciting game. Kayla Collison and Kim Goyeau found the back of the net but the Lady Stars still came up short and fell 4-2. Scoring the assists were Angelica Ouellette and Morgan Amicone.
Caitlin Preston played a very strong game in net for the Lady Stars as she made many key saves throughout this action-filled playoff game.
The Southpoint Highbury Canco Intermediate Stars squared off against their association rivals the Sunbrite Stars.
This was a tight checking, close and exciting battle that remained scoreless until the midway point of the third period when Abby “Dangles” Gualtieri found the back of the net as she fired a laser into the twine.
Beloved husband of Assunta for 55 years. Loving father of Maria Kouhang (Mohssen), Teresa Longo (Angelo), Joe Mattia (Jessica). Cherished Nonno of Keon and Cyrus Kouhang, Vanessa and Donovan Longo, Robert, Katherine and Nora Mattia. Dear brother of Pat Mattia (Joanne), Filomena DeSantis (Mario), Teresa Mastroiani, Anna Bianchi (Francesco), Sylvestro Mattia (Rosa), Loretto Mattia (late Flora), the late Assunta Mattia, the late John Mattia (Anna), the late Vittoria Gabriele (late Joe), brother-in-law to Yolanda Sera (Giovanni), Vittorio Rossi (Lina), Mario Rossi (Emily), Anna Rossi (Natalino). Clemente will be remembered by his many nieces and nephews.
Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at St. Michael’s Parish, Leamington, from 9 a.m. until time of Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery to follow.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made by cheque to the Leamington District Memorial Hospital would be appreciated.
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Intermediate girls weekend recap
With two minutes remaining, Kim Goyeau closed out the scoring as the Sunbrite Stars notched the 2-0 win. Scoring the assists were Mackenzie Mahon and Angelica Oullette. Sam “Butterfly” Hartleib posted her ninth shutout of the season.
Highbury Canco Stars netminder Erica Taylor was fabulous as she held the Sunbrite Stars scoreless until late in the third period.
On Saturday the Sunbrite Stars travelled to the
Vollmer to tangle with the LaSalle Sabre Cats. Sydney Dries opened the scoring as she stepped into a beautiful feed from Kayla Collison that found its way to the back of the net.
The Sabre Cats tied this game up with two minutes remaining in the game.
With one minute left, Kayla “Snipes” Collison scored a beauty of a goal, unassisted, to lead the Sunbrite Stars to a great 2-1 win!
Sam Hartleib played amazing between the pipes as she held LaSalle to just a single goal!
Loved wife of the late George Pretli (1989) for 37 years. Loving companion of Henry Kaiser. Dear beloved mother of Rosemarie Lougheed (Doug), Susie Brown (Nigel Lucas), Heidi Kubis (Butch). Adored Oma of Marcie Gervais (Jason), Michael Lougheed (Jessica) and Peter Brown. Most loved Great-Oma of Sam and Nate Gervais and Henry and Oliver Lougheed. Dear sister of Mathilda Lecoq (Kleber), Ann Wuerch (Bill), Gerda Meixner (Walter), Steve Leili (Cheryl). Predeceased by brothers, Joseph and Roland and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Leili. Special aunt to many nieces and nephews.
All her life, Elizabeth loved working in her gardens along with farm work, cooking and baking.
Special thanks to the Leamington Mennonite Home staff and 7W at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette, for all their care.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).
Funeral Service celebrating Elizabeth’s life was held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Pastor Sylvia Swiatoschik officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
CHRIS YOUNG I'M COMIN' OVER TOUR 2017 Friday, February 24
MICHAEL BOLTON GRAMMY AWARD WINNER Saturday, March 4
IRISH ROVERS Friday, March 17
JACKSON BROWNE AND SARA & SEAN WATKINS (PRETTY MUCH) ACOUSTIC Thursday, April 20
RASCAL FLATTS RHYTHM & ROOTS TOUR Friday, April 21
CHEAP TRICK Friday, March 24
KENNY G Friday, April 7
Tickets on sale now!
JOURNEY Thursday, June 22 Tickets on sale now!
TONY ORLANDO
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Leamington, main floor. Available Immediately. Call 519-791-8080. fe1
ERIE APARTMENTS
137 Erie St. South 2 bedroom units available. 2nd & 3rd floor. 13th month free. Available immediately. Call 519-791-1972
FIORE TOWER
Newly Renovated 2 bedroom apartments available now. Walk-to shopping. Walk-in pantry, utilities included, on-site manager, secure building, laundry, elevator, party room. Call 519-326-4622
LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT
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
PLEASE RECYCLE!
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. 171 Robson Road, Leamington. Fridge & stove included. $700/month plus hydro. Call 519-326-0956. fe1-22
CAMELOT SHIRES APARTMENTS
Beautiful, secure building in a good location. 1 and 2 bedroom available. Utilities and parking included. Call Bob 519-324-7945
ITEMS FOR SALE
DOWN-SIZING SALE - First time having the largest down-sizing sale. Will begin February 1st (in LaSalle) until everything is gone. All kinds of furniture, household tableware, clothing, bedding, decorations, etc. Only interested parties need call. 519-978-1591. fe1
COMING UP
KINGSVILLE LEGION BRANCH 188 - Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $14 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $12. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-7335162 (office) or 519-7339081 (bar). ja6-tf
EMPLOYMENT WANTED
MY NAME IS Stephen Sanger and I am looking for a job working midnights in the Leamington area. I am reliable and hardworking. Please call 519-324-5879 as soon as possible. ja18-fe8
Celebrate the Successes of 2016 and learn about our exciting plans for 2017
Appetizers and Refreshments RSVP by February 17th info@leamingtonbia.com
Notice
Special Meeting of Council 2017 Budget Review
Take Notice that Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington will review the proposed 2017 Budget on:
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 commencing at 9:00 AM and if necessary Thursday, February 9, 2017 commencing at 9:00 AM and Friday, February 10, 2017 commencing at 9:00 AM in Council Chambers, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington.
Proposed Budget documents will be available for inspection at the Municipal Office, 111 Erie Street North, between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM by Monday, February 6, 2017.
You may view a copy of the agenda on our website at www.leamington.ca agendas, meetings and minutes.
Forklift certificate expired? No problem we certify in house!
• Kingsville location
• Full time and weekend positions
• Students encouraged to apply
• $14.00 per hour + benefits
• 14.50 steady afternoon shift
• $14.75 steady midnight shift
• 44-48 hour work week
• Shifts (Mon. -
Responsibilities Include:
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all growers
• Develop new grower relationships and add grower acreage to organizations supply
• Develop Grower databases for supply/demand evaluation, harvest scheduling and statistical reporting
• Provide daily commodity feedback to Growers, Commodities and Sales Teams
• Have an in-depth understanding of pricing and availability in the produce market
• Develop and execute new grower contracts /Assist in contract negotiations
Qualifications:
• 2+ years of grower relations and/or produce management experience
• Self-farming or farm management background a plus
• Knowledge of tomato, cucumber, peppers production
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Highly energetic and assertive with strong leadership skills
If interested, please forward resume to: careers@muccifarms.com
Looking for an experienced LINE COOK
Del Fresco Produce Ltd. is looking to add to our team and hire for the position of:
Responsibilities:
• Monitor excess and inadequate inventory levels daily
• Work with Sales Division on client requests and specifications
• Ensure customer specifications and communications are regularly updated
• Take sample of products, examine products to ensure conformance to company and customer standards
Personal Suitability:
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, work in a fast paced environment
• Must be a team player, excellent leadership skills
• Must be organized, accurate, pay attention to detail, be able to problem solve
Work Settings: Cold warehouse setting
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years, must have completed high school Salary: to be determined, depending on experience
Please forward Resume to: By Email: hr@sunritegreenhouses.com By Fax: 519-733-5290
FULL TIME FOUNDRY LABOURER WANTED - for making sand casting molds, cleaning, and grinding aluminum castings. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs on a repetitive basis. On the job training provided. Apply in person with resume at 326 Erie Street North, Leamington Ornamental. fe1-22
DINIRO FARMS NEEDS full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.40/hour, 45+ hours, 7 days/week. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Duties include plant, crop maintenance, harvest and pack. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a repetitive basis. Please apply via email to: dinirofarms@wavedirect.net.
LITTLE CAESARS LOCATIONS in Leamington, Kingsville and Essex have full and part-time positions available. Experience with food preparation and cash handling preferred. Drop resumes at any of the above Little Caesars locations. oc19-tf
For work in a fast paced kitchen. Apply in person with resume at 119 Erie St. North, Leamington We are seeking GREENHOUSE
OFFICE CLERK
Wanted - Part time Office Clerk with good organizational skills and experience in Sage 50 Accounting. Send resume to: m.g.group@bellnet.ca
PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Local health care office is accepting applications for part time administrative assistant position (20-25 hours per week). Candidate must be highly organized, possess strong computer and customer service skills.
Please mail or drop off Resume to: Box M, 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5 Leamington ON N8H 1M2
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES
• Compensation is $12.00/hr
• Managing employees
• Establishing working schedules
• Training staff among other duties
• Ensuring quality standards are met at all times
• Working with inventory control software Requirements:
• Experience and knowledge of produce considered an asset
• Must be able to work well with others and be able to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Attendance important
• Must have completed high school
Salary: To be determined, depending on experience
Job Conditions:
• Permanent full time position which requires day, evening and weekend work
• Fast paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Cold warehouse setting
Send Resume: Email: hr@sunritegreenhouses.com Fax: 519-733-5290
Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd. 1414 Seacliff Drive, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2M2 Attn. Human Resources Dept.
• Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4
HIRING AZ DRIVERS
• Produce Xpress is currently looking for AZ drivers that are willing and able to cross the border.
• We offer competitive wages, Health, Dental and Vision Benefits after 90 days.
• Experience is an asset but not required.
• All applicants will be considered.
If you would like to join our team please send your resume to: logistics@producexpress.ca or drop off resume in person at: 1587 County Rd. 34, Ruthven ON between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 519-326-1999
WELDERS
GREENHOUSE WORKERS
• Job duties include plant crop, harvest crop, crop maintenance, greenhouse cleanup, other farm duties as assigned, clean work area, check product for quality assurance, transplant crops, vegetable propagation, sort, pack and stack produce.
• Job requires standing, bending, kneeling for long periods of time, repetitive tasks, working under hot, humid conditions in greenhouse.
• Salary: $11.43 per hour, minimum 45 hours/week including weekends and holidays. Permanent full time job.
Email resume to: hr@sunritegreenhouses.com Fax: 519-733-5290
Greenhouse Worker
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting
• Checking quality of harvested produce
• Other duties as assigned
WORK CONDITIONS:
• Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods
• Bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail
• Working at heights, hot environment
WAGE AND HOURS:
• 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays
• Wage: 11.43/hour, seasonal, full time
Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)
Transport Mucci Principals and Management staff to and from the Detroit
• Transport Mucci migrant workers to and from Service Canada in Windsor
• Pick up and drop off Mucci employees to Tilbury and Leamington to catch Robert Q bus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must live in the Kingsville / Leamington area due to emergencies
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have valid driver license with clean driving record, valid passport with ability to cross into the U.S
• Must be able to speak fluent Spanish and English
Flexible working hours including weekends
If interested, please forward resume to: careers@muccifarms.com Mucci Farms is currently recruiting for the following position:
WANTED TO BUY
WANTED TO BUY. Antiques, estates, costume jewellery, gold, sterling, coins, tools, clocks, toys. We buy it all. Free appraisals. Cash on the spot. Call 519-727-8894. ja18-my31
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
SOUTH SHORE
HEALTH
CENTRE (SSHC) - is seeking 4 volunteers with lived or work experience in recovery from addiction for the following roles: to establish a music program, female group peer facilitator, fundraising, and the Sundays in Spanish group. Training will be provided. Call 519-990-2530 or email rjarecsni@sympatico.ca. fe1-22
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PROPERTY FOR SALE FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 8, 2017, 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 Building, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington.
Description of Lands:
Roll No. 37 06 540 000 21800 0000; PIN 75102-0383(LT); Lot 37 Registrar's Compiled Plan 1643 Mersea; Leamington. File No.15-18
Minimum Tender Amount: $ 14,296.41
Roll No. 37 06 580 000 05700 0000; 273 Mersea Road 15, Leamington; PIN 75098-0146 (LT); Part Lot 233 Concession South Talbot Rd Mersea as in instrument R446356; Leamington. File No.15-19
Minimum Tender Amount: $ 18,279.12
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 or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser 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. A fee of $10.00 + HST will be charged for each tender package.
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:
Let us quote you on your next job!
Call today at 519 398 9098 or email sun@mnsi.net
Dolores Jeffery Tax Clerk
The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North Leamington ON N8H 2Z9 519-326-5761 Ext. 1213 www.leamington.ca
Unforgettable 1953 Chevrolet 210 hardtop!
Lorne Atkinson of Burlington writes: “Hello Bill! Reading the enjoyable memories of first cars owned and the adventures of your contributors reminded me of my first purchase in 1959 of a 1953 Chevrolet 210 hardtop (not the Bel Air but the 210 with a single chrome strip along the full length). It was red with a white top.
“One interesting addition was a body with sun visor mounted externally above the windshield. One fine day on Hwy 400 North, the hood popped up (no double safety latching) and bent itself around my sun visor. This was back when the speed limit on 400 was 100 mph.
“I never moved so quickly to lower the driver’s side window to see where I was going! I pulled over and removed the hood, but in doing so had a spring catch a fingernail when the tension was released. It took a month or two to get the blackness from the nail.
“One interesting feature on my car was the unnecessary need for a GM ignition key. A screwdriver with an insulated handle across the points on the starter motor would immediately fire up the Blue Flame Six and car theft must have been really easy with no hood lock inside the car and the ease of bypassing the ignition switch.
“I had to place a plywood panel on top of the rotting floor pan because if I removed it, I would mimic Fred Flintstone with my foot through the floor.
“I also have not very fond memories of my three on the tree shift lever refusing to stay
Novice Reds get big win
Southpoint Novice Local League Team Red had a massive offensive show this past Sunday, Jan. 29 in Wheatley against Essex Team Orange. Team Red finished off with a huge 14-2 win with many players getting multiple points. Leading the team with 10-point performances were Gabriel Rino with 1 goal and 9 helpers and Matthew Mastromatteo with 7 goals and 3 helpers. Eli Driegder scored a hattrick and 5 assists. The teams two AP players, Brody Brown and Ben Liebrock, each had a goal and an assist. Other assists came from Henry Heaton, Charbel Tannous, Tony Tannous and Rex Pearce. Rex Pearce had some strong rushes, trying to create scoring chances, but just couldn’t push through for a goal. Great game by Rex. A high scoring game can never happen unless the defence is playing great. The defence was led with a good performance in net by Owen Hunter who only allowed two goals. The blue line was a huge wall to get around for Essex with Mason Wiper, Henry Heaton, Rex Pearce and Tony Tannous all playing a strong game. With a 2-0 playoff record, Team Red is atop of the leader board and playing strong in these playoffs. The team is getting ready for their next game on Saturday.
1953 Chevrolet 210 hardtop in sales brochure. in second gear and popping out continually. I had to string a 10-pound bag of potatoes on a cord up and over the shift lever to hold it in gear!
“Off to college in 1962 and the Chev was in poor shape. When a friend was getting married and invited me to be part of the wedding party, the recycler gave me enough cash to rent a tuxedo and a small cash gift for the bride and groom! The last I saw of the 210 was a few days later, it was attached to a magnetic crane lifting it 50 feet into the air on its way to the crusher!”
Two versions of Chevrolet’s six cylinder engine were available in 1953. All Chevrolets that year had 235 cubic inches. The cars with manual shift had 108 horsepower with 7:1 to 1 compression ratio and the cars with Powerglide had 115 horsepower with 7:5 to 1 ratio. And both engines had enough power to squeal your tires when you put your foot to the floor!
I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2.
2016 2017 FLYERS WIN 6-3 VERSUS PREDS, M’S
The Leamington Flyers appear to have found a solution to their recent offensive woes.
The half dozen goals in the 6-3 Thursday, Jan. 26 win over the Lambton Shores Predators were equal to the offensive output of the previous five games for Leamington, breaking a home-ice scoring drought of 121 minutes and 37 seconds.
Despite a quick pace, neither team was able to generate many scoring chances in the first period, where the Flyers built a 12-8 shots on goal advantage. Both sides were also ineffective in their single power play opportunities. Leamington was at times slower to clear the puck out of its own zone, a shortcoming it finally paid for with just under four minutes remaining. From close range, Brett Fisher seemed to catch netminder Noah Hedrick off guard with a low shot that found its way into the left side of the Flyers’ net.
The home team’s offense became more persistent from there and was eventually rewarded with 29.3 seconds remaining. A clear shot from the slot by Phibbs was deflected just outside the left side of the net, where a scrambling Scott Florence sent the puck bouncing along the goal line to the right side of the goal, from where Broden Meloche tapped it home before Predators’ defenders could swarm in on him to prevent the tying goal.
Both teams started the second period by ringing a shot off the post, starting with a Liam Hogan release in the opening 60 seconds. Trading goals began with a Cale Phibbs ice-level shot through the five hole and past Cameron MacAlpine for Leamington’s first lead of the night. The goal was set up by Florence an Hogan. Wes Dobbin evened the score for the Preds, rushing in on Hedrick’s goal from the left side before firing a wrist shot that the Leamington goalie appeared to stop. The puck however continued rolling, making its way over the goal line for a 2-2 score.
Leamington replied 25 seconds later when Dallas Maurovic — positioned directly in front of the net — took a pass from Griffin Robinson and all alone, tapped an ice-level shot into the right corner for a 3-2 Flyers advantage. Blake Bain also drew a helper on the goahead marker. It turned out to be Lambton Shores’ turn to tie the game in the final 30 seconds of the middle stanza when Dobbin sent home his second of the night with a backhand shot that he tucked between the left post and Hedrick’s left pad. The Flyers outshot their
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hosts 18-12 over the course of the middle 20 minutes.
The host team’s offense took over for most of the third, where it doubled the score to secure their second consecutive win. Nicholas Mainella drove home the game winner just beyond the midway point. Taking control of a loose puck among three Predators’ opponents, Mainella backhanded the puck into the goal for his team’s third lead of the match. Assists were credited to Jaydon Fetter and Kade McKibbin.
“The game kept going back and forth — we knew we had to step things up,” Mainella said following the game. “After my goal, we rallied and put the game away.”
With 3:14 to go, Griffin Robinson buried a waisthigh wrist shot from near the faceoff dot to the left of Lambton Shores’ net after taking feeds by Bain and McKibbin. The Predators pulled their goalie for the extra attacker shortly afterwards, starting one of their five power plays with six skaters against four. After icing the puck, Bain engaged in a race to the guests’ end of the rink against a Lambton defenseman. Winning the race, Bain passed the puck back over the goal line to the front of the net, where Josh Pope-Ferguson quickly buried it into the empty net from the slot.
The Flyers established a 42-28 shots advantage and went zero for one on the power play compared to the Preds’ zero for five.
“We haven’t been scoring a lot lately, so six in one game should be good for our team,” Mainella explained. “Our game on Sunday in Chatham should be a good one. They’ve picked up some new guys, but we can still compete.”
“We need better starts,” Flyers assistant coach Ron
Soucie noted following the win over Lambton Shores. “We waited until the third to start turning it on. We need to play complete games.”
Thursday’s win was the first game as a Flyer for defenseman Nick Gauvin, a Windsor Spitfire draft pick who has also played Junior B hockey in Ancaster and LaSalle.
“He’s a good, young defenseman who’ll be able to help this team,” Soucie said of Gauvin. “He’s been off for a while, but I thought he played well. He’s big, strong and moves well with the puck.”
On Sunday, Jan. 29 in Chatham, the Flyers finished to the tune of another 6-3 win. Leamington goals were scored by Phibbs and Maurovic to erase a 2-0 deficit, followed by a go-ahead goal by Florence early in the third. Bobby Harrison tied the game with his second of the night against Hedrick, but Parker Jacques, Brett Vorshuk and Pope-Ferguson replied within less than two minutes of each other for the victory. Ethan Sarfati scored the other Maroons goal. The Flyers outshot their hosts 39-28.
Rest of the West
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the London Nationals earned an 8-6 win over the Predators followed by Wednesday games that included a 3-1 win for Chatham over the Nationals and a 4-3 overtime victory for the LaSalle Vipers against the Sarnia Legionnaires. Thursday’s other game featured a 6-2 win for Sarnia over the Strathroy Rockets. Friday results included a 7-2 win for the Nationals over the St. Thomas Stars and a 4-3 decision favouring the St. Marys Lincolns against LaSalle. On Saturday, the Lincolns beat the Rockets 5-2 before Sunday games that featured a 3-2 win for LaSalle over London and a 5-4 double overtime decision for Strathroy against Lambton Shores.
UPCOMING HOME GAMES: Thu., Feb. 2 vs. St. Marys, 7:10 p.m. Thu., Feb. 9 vs. Sarnia, 7:10 p.m.
UPCOMING AWAY GAMES: Fri., Feb. 3 vs. St. Thomas, 7:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 8 vs. London, 7:30 p.m.
Referee Shawn Hamelin tries to get out of the way as Leamington’s Liam Hogan and Lambton Shores’ Colin McLean battle along the boards during a game at Highbury Canco Arena Thursday, Jan. 26. Hogan had an assist in Leamington’s 6-3 victory. (Sun photo)
The Flyers’ Mitchell Crevatin and Predators’ Andrew Kim go into the corner for control of a bouncing puck. (Sun photo)