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Essex County libraries reopen!
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Back to business at Leamington Branch
ABOVE: Essex County Library Leamington branch resource assistant Laurie Pearce assists a visitor in locating a book shortly after operating hours began on Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. After a strike settlement was reached, Essex County Library branches re-opened their doors on Thursday, Feb. 16. Fines for the late return of materials will be waived until the beginning of May. In Leamington, regular hours of operation are in place with the exception of Sundays, which will be reintroduced starting February 26. The Leamington Library employs five workers.
AT LEFT: Essex County Library Leamington branch resource assistant Laura Wilkinson assists a visitor in locating a book shortly after the library re-opened on Feb. 17. (SUN Photos)
Leamington OPP investigate shooting
On February 14, 2017 at approximately 5 a.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP’s Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Essex County Street Crime Unit (SCU) and uniform patrol members executed search warrants in the Municipality of Leamington.
Warrants were executed at residences on Erie Street South and Montgomery Street in response to a shooting which occurred on Sunday, February 12 at approximately 10 p.m. when a 29-year-old Leamington man attended Leamington District Memorial Hospital with a suspected gunshot wound to his leg.
On Tuesday, February 14 at approximately 12:30 p.m. a 31-year-old Leamington man was arrested in Leamington by the OPP’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement unit (ROPE) and is currently in custody awaiting a hearing on charges including:
• Assault with a weapon
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon
• Use of a firearm in the commission of an offence
• Pointing a firearm
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Possession of a firearm contrary to probation order
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm x2
• Failing to comply with probation order x3
Any person with information regarding this crime should immediately contact the Leamington OPP Major Crime Unit at 519326-2544.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
Nurse Practitioner for indigenous community
Members of the indigenous community can access culturally safe health services at the Caldwell First Nation office in Leamington.
Grace R. Lasala, Nurse Practitioner (NP) from the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) is available every Wednesday to provide health services. NPs are nurses with advanced university education. They provide a full range of health care services, just like at a family doctor’s office. Grace is a Master of Nursing and qualified NP with a specialty certificate in primary health care. As a health provider, she can:
• Perform physical check-ups
• Diagnose illness and injury
• Provide prenatal check-ups and support
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests or procedures
• Provide information and education to help prevent or manage illness
• Provide treatment
• Refer to other professionals/specialists
• Prescribe medication
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, COPD and asthma
• Order blood products and oxygen Grace is at the Caldwell First Nation office every
Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to see indigenous patients. To book an appointment, call SOAHAC at 1-877452-5114.; call the Caldwell First Nation office at 519-3221766; or drop in at 14 Orange Street in Leamington to meet Grace and learn more about the services she provides. Grace was born in the Philippines, the third of seven children. She and her family immigrated to Canada in 1996. She is a proud wife and mother to twin girls, and she loves to travel and connect with nature. She has been providing health care to Indigenous people in the Erie St. Clair region for nearly 3 years and is delighted to be providing care in the community.
TOM GIGNAC
“I can do for you what your husband can't”
FSCO warns about of mystery shopper scam
The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is warning consumers that the companies My Shop Ltd. (using the email address info@myshopltd. org) and Mystery Global Survey Group (using the email address hrc@globalservicesurveygrp.org or an @globalservicesurveygrp.org email address) are conducting a mystery shopper scam.
These companies have sent letters and cheques bearing the Insurance Institute of Canada’s name and logo to a number of individuals, citing payment for a mystery shopper assignment. The scam typically involves My Shop Ltd. or Mystery Global Survey Group asking the individuals to deposit a cheque, keep a portion of the money in their account as payment, and wire a sum of money to another person’s account. However, the cheque will not clear and the individuals will not be able to recover the sum transferred.
These are fraudulent cheques and not authorized by the Insurance Institute of Canada, nor is the Insurance Institute of Canada affiliated with My Shop Inc. or Mystery Global Survey Group, in any way.
This type of scam is a version of an advance fee fraud. Consumers should exercise caution if they are contacted by anyone from these coordinates and are encouraged not to deposit the cheque or contact the company. Instead, forward copies of the materials received to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
The Insurance Institute of Canada is a target of this scam and has published a warning notice on its website. FSCO has published on its website similar warning notices with details of insurance companies and organizations that have also been targeted by this scam.
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About FSCO: The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is a regulatory agency of the Ministry of Finance that regulates insurance, pension plans, loan and trust companies, credit unions, caisses populaires, mortgage brokering, and co-operative corporations in Ontario.
School board considers options in Leamington
By Bryan Jessop
The general public has weighed in on the variety of potential changes for the future of five Leamington public elementary schools, although final decisions are still months away.
On Thursday, Feb. 9, the Greater Essex County District School Board hosted a public meeting to hear input from parents on five different Program and Accommodation Review Council (PARC) plans that could be implemented in upcoming school years. The gathering was held at Leamington District Secondary School, where various representatives of the GECDSB fielded questions, comments and concerns about options that could include the permanent closures of two schools.
Plans within PARC’s initial report focus on all of Leamington’s GECDSB elementary schools with the exception of East Mersea. Local school board trustee Dave Taves estimated that about 100 people attended the public meeting at LDSS earlier this month, where the most common concern voiced appeared to be regarding the future of Gore Hill. Others in attendance asked questions on the potential closure of Mill Street, the only of the five schools which has not been treated to major upgrades in recent years.
The first of five proposals suggests the closure of Mill Street Public School effective as of June, 2017. If carried through, current Mill Street students would be dispersed to Mount CarmelBlytheswood if living on or north of Talbot Street West or to Queen Elizabeth if living south of Talbot Street West.
Secondly, the board plans to submit a School Consolidation Capital (SCC) request to the Ministry of Education for a new 550-pupil school that would be built on the current M.D. Bennie site on Sherk Street. If approved, the new school would host M.D. Bennie and Gore Hill students, triggering the closure of the Mersea Road 1 school upon completion of construction on the new building. If M.D. Bennie is denied funding for a new school, Gore Hill would remain open under the current set of plans.
The third proposal would address the board’s underutilization issue in Leamington. A dual track French Immersion program would be phased in at Gore Hill starting in September of this year with Junior Kindergarten, with a grade to be added in each of the following years. The boundaries for FI would encompass all Leamington GECDSB schools. If the board’s SCC is approved and Gore Hill is closed, French Immersion services
would continue as planned at the new M.D. Bennie site. If closure of Mill Street is approved as proposed in the first option, the school board will also pursue MOE funding to construct a new Queen Elizabeth building as its first priority. The second priority of the fourth proposal would be a five-room addition to the existing Queen Elizabeth building. In the event that both components are denied by the Ministry, there would still be enough empty spaces at surrounding schools — including M.D. Bennie — to accommodate those presently attending Mill Street.
The fifth proposal would also address empty classroom spaces. If approved, boundary changes would include transferring M.D. Bennie’s northern region to Mount-Carmel Blytheswood and the Queen Elizabeth territory west of Erie Street to M.D. Bennie. Also, Queen Elizabeth’s zone that presently includes Antonio Street and up to and including Talbot Street West would become part of Gore Hill’s catchment area. These adjustments would take effect September of this year, although pupils living in the affected areas would have the option of continually attending their current schools until Grade 8 without transportation services.
Taves admitted that the details of the proposals are complex and that the implementation of some would hinge on the approval of others.
“It’s a painful process to go through, so we’re trying to accomplish as much as we can at one time,” he explained, noting that the Ministry of Education tends to limit funding in underutilized areas. “There’s no top up funding (from the MOE) now, so it makes us look harder at our use of space. There’s not really good efficiency now and the opportunity for new school money
only comes every so often.”
Taves also noted that it’s presently difficult to forecast what decisions will be made on each component of the PARC proposals. Before any closure decisions are made, the board’s 10 trustees and some members of administration will tour the buildings being reviewed.
“No conclusions have been drawn right now,” Taves said. “If we receive good reasons to keep Mill Street open, we’ll do that.”
“It’s a painful process to go through, so we’re trying to accomplish as much as we can at one time.”
— Dave Taves
The GECDSB trustees will begin voting on proposals in June of this year. Prior to that, another public meeting for PARC plans will be held at LDSS Thursday, Apr. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feedback can also be e-mailed to parc@publicboard.ca.
Factors often considered towards making decisions on school closures include the Facility Condition Index (FCI), where the dollar value of required repairs and upgrades according to the Total Capital Planning Solution is divided by the replacement value of the school as determined by the Ministry of Education. These figures are presented as percentages, with lower numbers indicating a school that would be less ideal to close. The five affected schools currently feature the following FCI numbers:
• Gore Hill — 29 per cent;
• M.D. Bennie — 27 per cent;
• Mill Street — 36 per cent;
• Mount Carmel-Blytheswood — 20 per cent;
• Queen Elizabeth — 16 per cent.
Gore Hill and Queen Elizabeth were each updated in the late 1990s while M.D. Bennie received its most recent major upgrades in the late 1980s, early ‘90s. Mount Carmel-Blytheswood was nearly doubled in size to accommodate the closure of Blytheswood Public School about 15 years ago. With the exception of port-a-packs, no major improvements have been made to Mill Street in recent years.
“Sometimes, older schools are in better shape because they’ve had more upgrades made to them,” Taves explained.
In operational costs, Mill Street is the most expensive among the five in both per student and per square metre ratios, $1,094.15 and $94.47, respectively. Gore Hill is third most expensive per student at $803.15 and cheapest per square metre at $53.66 while M.D. Bennie is second cheapest per student at $751.94 and second most expensive per square metre at $78.47. Mount Carmel-Blytheswood is second most expensive per student at $995.90 and second cheapest per square metre at $75.27. Queen Elizabeth is the most cost effective per student at $681.50 and is in the middle of the pack per
square metre at $78.03.
In use of available space, the five schools rank M.D. Bennie (90 per cent), Queen Elizabeth (86 per cent), Mill Street (79 per cent), Gore Hill (66 per cent) and Mount Carmel-Blytheswood (62 per cent).
Also pertaining to Leamington GECDSB schools, construction of the new Leamington District Secondary School is ahead of schedule. Taves explained
that barring any unforeseen setbacks, the new high school will open in September as scheduled. A report on the school’s progress was last made on the same day as the PARC public meeting, where board members were informed that all remaining work is internal.
“It’s a new construction technique being used and we’re really excited about it — it’s very efficient,” Taves said.
The Leamington Salvation Army would like to thank all who have helped us throughout the year and at Christmas, those who have donated food, money, toys and who have helped sort donations, as well as those who have packed and helped distribute Christmas hampers. We are grateful to: donors, volunteers, groups, organizations, businesses, churches, schools, hockey teams.
Thank you for your support!
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MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings
Stop my bellyaching
With some new intestinal issues rearing their ugly heads, I’m finally making an attempt to modify my diet a little bit.
I haven’t drank pop in weeks and I’ve now sworn off coffee.
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Lipton Onion Soup mix was the go-to in those days to flavour just about anything.
I had previously given up cookies although I still get the hankerin’ for one every now and then. My office co-workers just keep bringing them in, so it’s their fault.
They say timing is everything. Well, in this case it’s not.
We’re smack dab in the middle of paczki season and I’m missing out on those fried bundles of joy. My previous record of seven in one day is safe for yet another year.
If my belly had only waited to act up until after Easter, I’d be home free.
It’s funny how your health and penchant for worrying will affect what and how you eat.
I don’t actually recall my mother making onion soup, but she used it in chip dip, hamburgers, just about anything that needed to be kicked up a notch, as Emeril would later say. She made something she called white goulash quite often. I loved it and to this day have a hard time duplicating it. It was ground beef fried with onions and thickened with corn starch and water. Throw it on a slice of bread and I thought it was heaven. It was kind of a poor man’s tomatoless sloppy joe.
She also made a great creamed peas on toast, which I still love to this day.
I see friends who are in great shape, managing to scarf down a bowl of kale or a salad made of quinoa and I tip my hat to them. They seem to have things under control. And that boiled chicken every day is looking mighty tasty, I must say.
I’m not at that stage yet, but may eventually arrive there if my condition persists.
Sometime in the seventies, she came across a fancy new recipe that she called pepper steak. It was basically steak strips, with green peppers and a gravy, that was served over rice. While it was different and tasted good the first few times we had it, I grew tired of it after awhile. It became a weekly staple in our diet.
My mom wasn’t a horrible cook, she just cooked what came to mind and mostly what she learned along the way. When it came to frying fish or making a rabbit pie, not many surpassed her.
I think back to a simpler time when I was a kid and wonder how my intestinal tract stood the test of time.
My mother fried pretty much everything.
I can count on one hand the number of times we barbecued when I was a young child. We had an old charcoal barbecue that didn’t get used much, because who has the patience to wait for those briquettes to turn white.
Roast beef was for supper most Sundays and she made a great Yorkshire pudding. She tended to overcook the meat, but her gravy making skills were unbelievable and that often offset the meat problem.
They always say, if you have enough gravy, everything is excellent.
All steaks, pork chops and hamburgers were fried in a cast iron pan, usually in lard or butter.
So I may not get much more gravy. At least until my doctor gets to the bottom of my issues.
While I hope for the best, I naturally fear for the worst and then that just contributes to the problem, so it’s best I put everything out of mind until something can be determined as a diagnosis.
Pork chops had a special coating. They were dipped in egg and submerged in saltine cracker crumbs before frying. The crackers managed to absorb every ounce of lard and grease in the pan. For that reason, I despised pork chops until I was an adult.
My mom would say pork needs to be cooked well-done, and by well done, she meant well done. No juices visible.
Until then, I’ll miss my paczkis, my poutines, my Coca Cola and yes, my beer.
“Drink lots of water,” they say.
“Take a probiotic,” they say.
Hot dogs were usually boiled and accompanied by a fresh can of pork and beans or creamed corn. As always, topped with ketchup and mustard. I think relish came along later for us.
Hamburgers always had Lipton Onion Soup mixed into them. I don’t think they sold frozen burgers commercially back then so you always had to make your own, out of fresh ground chuck or ground round picked up at Verhaeghe’s
Funny, I used to love to drink cold well water out of a hose when I was a kid. Nowadays, most water comes in plastic bottles and it’s not necessarily my cup of tea (no pun intended).
As for the probiotics, well I’m giving it a try. Let’s just say it’s quite an explosive experience. Let’s hope for good results.
Maybe next year, paczkis… Maybe next year.
We’ve met our match
As I closed the book “Life On A Rock” by K.A. Albury for the second time, I felt like I was reading a parallel story to Mark’s and mine on Little Whale; same path just a different tale or trail.
Soon after arriving to Little Whale, I found this book and read it. At the time, I found it interesting. I was familiar with the area where the book took place since we had visited the Exumas on a two-week survival trip over 30 years ago.
While re-reading the book almost 3 years later, the author’s tale resounded much deeper with me than the first time around. I shared one excerpt after another with Mark and he, too, was amazed at how this woman had written what we are feeling. The author and co-manager of Highborne Cay with her husband Peter truly understand the island life that Mark and I are living.
Time is flying. We tend to look forward to regrouping after the owners depart, visits from our friends and family, and getting off island. On the other hand, we don’t want to have every waking moment quickly slip away. The weeks up until our vacation in August are filled and our fourth year will begin on our return.
Last Thursday the owners and the dear aunt departed. We have to admit as they flew off that we had to hold ourselves back from jumping up and down. It was a very successful yet exhausting and at times stressful 5½ weeks!
It’s embarrassing to admit that we can possibly feel stress while living in paradise, but it’s true! Since the hur-
ricane in October, both of us have been tirelessly organizing work crews, as well as adjusting and readjusting our supplies orders. Many of these jobs mostly fall on Mark. Finally, the owners have made decisions and supplies have been ordered; however, with their plans for a return visit toward the end of March, shortly followed by a guest charter the beginning of April, the pressure is on!
Two weeks ago, three men arrived to work with the crew for 7 weeks. They share one of our little cottages and, thankfully, feed themselves. They are the same three men who renovated our home when we first moved here. If there is a plane coming over, their boss sends them fresh provisions. Until then, nightly, after a hard day’s work, they grab a simple hook and line then rig it with some bits of fish. In the evening, as the sun sets, they fish off the sea wall in hopes of catching their dinner.
The cement mixer and skids of cement have not yet arrived on the barge from Florida. Even so, the crew has managed to hand mix enough concrete to repair the wall around the lighthouse and face it with new stone to match the old. One of the guys has started working on the back of the main house barbecue area. The over 75-year-old building has been showing signs of wear and tear, as the rebar
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We’ve met our match
within started rusting, causing the concrete to crumble around it. When the hurricane ripped back part of the roof, the question was whether to replace or repair. Repair it is. The island repairs are truly making headway. On Saturday afternoon, Cruz and Engine returned from a nearby island with 8 beautiful palm trees, and on Sunday they were planted. We have given them a good incentive to get up to 12 more. It is amazing the change these tropical plants make. All this has been done while Arthur is off island. He is a creature of habit and doesn’t like change, although we hoped to get a smile out of this one.
My friend Christine is coming to help out during the April charter. During an evening chat, I told her that I could really use some help. The next day she announced that she had booked her flight. She will be flying over on a charter along with our sous chef, two stewardesses, our son Cheyne (the pool boy) and a masseuse.
I’ve told her that even if she is offered a free massage, she is not to tell about our endless escapades from our youth! I have no doubt this will be another story to share. I’m really excited about working with her!
Some days, I wonder if we can continue working as we do. Then the following day the sun rises just a little differently and all is well. At the moment, it is really important for Mark and I to get back to our routine and rest well. I have new sheets and towels to organize, as well as arrange flights and provisions for the charter. Mark plans on clearing the junk that has accumulated in the hangar over time and organize the boat room.
I reached out to the author of the book on Facebook and instantly received a reply. She followed with a lengthy email telling me more of their time then and now. Twenty years ago they left the Exumas and continued to work in Nassau for a number of years after. Presently they are enjoying every minute of retirement in Florida and we have been invited to stop in if we are in the area. Mark and I look forward to sharing our experiences.
While reading the final chapter of the book “Life On A Rock” this time around, I couldn’t help but wonder what our final chapter on Little Whale Cay will be like. Until that time, there will be innumerable new island stories to come.
Final paragraph from “Life on A Rock”: “Now, as Peter put his compass heading on a northwest course to Nassau, I know that I wouldn’t have traded those five years for all the tea in China. It was at that very moment I thought of the Robert Frost’s poem, ‘The Road Not Taken’. Over the past five years we had come along a route that few had been privileged to take, mainly because it takes conviction and individuality to comfortably walk the lesstraveled road. In our case, it meant giving up the usual for the challenge of the unusual… and to find a different road.”
This region needs and deserves to have improved addictions services, says writer
I would like to thank Bill Chaplin for the excellent coverage on the Leamington Municipal grant request outcomes. As noted in the article, a request for one-time start up funding for South Shore Health Centre (SSHC) was turned down. Council members struggled with the decision and communicated their opinions that funding should come from the provincial government through the local ESC LHIN.
I understand that decision.
SSHC began inviting people seeking recovery from addictions in Sept 2016. Since that time over 250 people have crossed the threshold of 15 John or requested service at home or elsewhere by phone or email. SSHC is a safe confidential place to ask for help. 95% of those that reach out for help live in Leamington, Wheatley and Kingsville.
Programs are running four evenings a week. Two new programs will be added in March. Individual specialized addiction counselling will soon be available. That counsellor will be provided by Family Services Windsor Essex and we will develop the program together.
The model at SSHC is service delivered by trained peer facilitators. Peers are people who have recovered and are supervised by professional volunteers. Ontario job and training grants have been accessed to educate the peers in certified addiction training programs.
Professional and Peers have been planning and participating in community education events with addiction partners.
A local addictions partners meeting has been established. This group includes the House of Sophrosyne (women addiction services), the local hospital and family health team, the CCAC, the OPP, the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre and Family Services Windsor Essex. The United Way provided $15,000 to SSHC to bring this team together to develop true integration of local addiction services.
The LHIN has been responsive to helping SSHC get harm reduction supplies to the Leamington area. Eighteen months of advocacy was required to get definitive action on this. Without strong, knowledgeable advocacy on rural addiction needs, things are unlikely to change.
The ESC LHIN strategic plan identifies the need for more
counselling, fewer barriers to access, more service choices for people and families and a correction to the existing urban rural disparity for resource distribution.
SSHC, as the only local organization with a sole addiction mandate, is going to continue to advocate for change and resources to help develop “a Recovery Community.”
The first strategic planning session was held Tuesday, Feb. 21, and the resulting plan will identify the priorities based on the first 6 months of providing service to local residence seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. All identified funded partners were invited to participate. The results of this work will provide the ESC LHIN and others with direction on where to start in shifting and integrating local addiction resources.
Our communities lacked many services over the years. Strong advocacy efforts and partnerships were effective in bringing services like dialysis, and Hospice to this area.
This region needs and deserves to have improved addictions services. SSHC is asking the town councils of Leamington and Kingsville, local funded health and community and social services partners to support the efforts of SSHC to seek permanent funding for recovery programs through the ESCC LHIN.
– Roberta Jarecsni, Board Chair SSHC
OBITUARY
Ann Harms
Ann Harms, 90 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the Leamington Mennonite Home where she had been a resident for many years. Ann was born in Rhineland, Manitoba on September 9, 1926. She had never been married. She was the eldest of six children in the family of whom only three brothers survive at present. Her brother Vic lives in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Alvin in Saskatchewan and Harry in Kitchener, Ontario. She has numerous nieces and nephews scattered across the country as well as one niece in Germany.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate Ann’s life was held at the Leamington Mennonite Home, 35 Pickwick Avenue, on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Rev. Cathrin van Sintern-Dick officiated.
Memorial donations may be made to the Leamington Mennonite Home.
A big heartfelt thank-you is extended to the staff and volunteers at the Leamington Mennonite Home who have been so generous in their help. Special thanks to Karin Forshaw, board member of the Mennonite Home, who has been like “one of the family” by looking after all the details involved with Ann’s care on behalf of the distant family members. Ann was a quiet, humble soul, now gone to her reward.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Helen Koop
Helen Koop (nee Lehn), 91 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Franklin Gardens.
Loving wife of Henry for 70 years. Dearest mom of Marlene Enns (George Toews), Ray (Michele), Richard (Diana), Brenda Snoes (Mark Roach). Cherished Grandma of 11 grandchildren and their spouses, Oma of 23 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgranddaughter.
Dear sister of Armin Lehn (the late Frieda), Irene Froese (the late Jake), Leona Willms (George), Marie Dick (Vic), Rudy Lehn (Anita), Neil Lehn (Shirley), and the late Isaac Lehn. Sister-in-law of Lena Woelk (late Jake), Ben Koop (Marg), the late Susie Enns (Peter), Mary Tiessen (George), and Jake Koop (Gertrude). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service to celebrate Helen’s Life was held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. from the North Leamington Mennonite Church, 625 Road 6, Leamington. Rev. Alicia Good officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Anne Imeson
October 31, 1921 - February 13, 2017
Anne Mildred Imeson (nee Simpson), beloved Mother, Grandmother, Nana and Aunt, passed away peacefully at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington. Predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Joseph (Harry) Imeson (2003), and daughter Mary E. Taylor (Imeson). Mother of Nellie (Wilf) Loeffler, Keith (the late Faith), Ken (Judy). Dearest grandmother of Cindy Taylor and Stephen Gates, Laurel Imeson and Richard Jorna, Christal and Brian Eagle. Nana of Melissa Taylor-Gates and Stewart McGowan, Harmon, Linden and Rowan Imeson Jorna. Dear sister of the late Ray (Sue), Marian (Cecil) and Ina (Albert), and sisterin-law of Betty Wigfield (late Evan), Noreen (Earl) Peiffer. Anne will be missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins, special friends Betty Fox, Carol Smith and Mary Lou Martin, and her companion Kit Kit.
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If you wish to donate in Helen’s memory, the family has asked that donations be made to the Franklin Gardens Long Term Care or to the Alzheimer’s Society. Family and friends may share their memories or make an online donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Summer student positions are now open
The Municipality of Leamington is now accepting online applications for 2017 summer student positions. Position postings within various departments will be open until April 2, 2017. You must apply for any positions of interest individually and proof of enrollment is required to apply. All students are welcome to apply. Visit website www. leamington.ca for details.
The Summer Student Lottery is no longer in effect. Student hiring is not restricted to Leamington residents.
Anne began her teaching career in one-room schools and other elementary schools, including the school at Cedar Springs. She was a founding member of the Windfall Women’s Institute in 1952, and was a member of the Leamington Mersea Historical Society, the Golden Links of Wheatley United Church, the Essex Retirees Social Club, the Leamington Half Century Club and the Canadian Club. Anne’s joys in life were involvement with her family, church and her strong faith in God.
Heartfelt thanks to the CCAC staff, especially Gwen, and to the doctors, nursing staff and volunteers at Erie Shores Hospice for their excellent care to Mom and her family and friends.
Visitation took place at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. until the Funeral Service to celebrate Anne’s life at 2:00 p.m.
A private family interment was held at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley.
If you so desire, memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice or the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society would be appreciated.
Share a memory or make a donation online at www. reidfuneralhome.ca
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Domenico Mucci
Domenico Mucci, 87 years, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 18, 2017.
Dear and devoted husband of the late Filomena (2006).
Loving father of Mary DelCiancio and husband Ernie, Armando Mucci (Sherry Flemming), Lora Cervini and husband Dino. Proud and cherished Nonno of Tina (Aaron), Michael (Carly), Ryan, Diandra, Dennica, Kiara and Cassandra.
Dear brother of Tony Mucci (Maria), Gino Mucci (Maria), the late Elvira Ingratta (late Michele), the late Umberto Mucci, and late Bruno Mucci, sister-in-law Betty Zorzit (Norman), late brother-in-law Raffaele Ingratta (Libara). Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. Domenico’s true joy was being surrounded with his family.
This past August, Domenico was instrumental in arranging his very own Life Celebration with music, food and family.
Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St. Leamington (519-326-2631)
Tuesday from 3-6 and 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at St. Michael’s Church from 9 a.m. until time of Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. Parish Prayers Tuesday at 7 p.m. Entombment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery to follow.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made by cheque to St. Michael’s Church or to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated.
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Essex Train Show this weekend
Heritage Essex Inc. will host their 22nd annual Essex Train Show on Saturday and Sunday, February 25 and 26. The show runs from 9:30 to 3:30 both days at Essex Public School, 72 Brien Ave. E. in Essex.
The photo collection of Leamington’s Michael McIlwaine will be featured in the show, which highlights the history of rail in this area. Over 50 vendors and exhibitors will be present. Proceeds to support the work of the Essex Railway Station. For information on the show, contact Marnie Aldredge at 519-776-9800.
OBITUARY
Mildred Beaul
Beaul, Mildred Blanche Beaul (nee Moore), in her 89th year, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017.
She will be sadly missed by Neil, her loving husband of over 70 years; her two sons Wayne (Julie) and Ken (Nancy Church); grandsons Devin (Tracy), Sean (Anna), Kevin (Lindsay), Mark (Carrie); as well as her 6 greatgrandchildren.
Millie was known for her love of decorating and took joy in painting, but above all ‘Family Came First’.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service to celebrate Millie’s life was held from the funeral home on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Sealy officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
If you wish to donate in Millie’s memory, the family has asked that donations, by cheque, be made to The Salvation Army.
Family and friends may share their memories or leave an online condolence at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Multi-vehicle crash closes Hwy 3
On February 14 at approximately 9:45 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) responded to a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 3 near Essex County Road 23 (Arner Townline).
Three vehicles sustained moderate damage and two of the involved drivers were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.
A portion of Hwy 3 was closed for approximately 90 minutes while the investigation was completed and the vehicles were removed.
Essex Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Kingsville Fire Department both attended the scene.
A 40-year-old Windsor man was charged with careless driving and driving while under suspension.
Kindred Credit Union joins global movement of people using business as a force for good
Kindred Credit Union has joined over 2,000 socially and environmentally committed businesses by earning certification as a B Corporation (B Corp). The international standard is a rigorous framework that measures a company’s social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. B Corp certification is a growing movement of businesses around the world that voluntarily choose to hold themselves to these standards, and includes more than 180 in Canada, and 80 in Ontario.
According to Kindred’s chief executive officer, Brent Zorgdrager, “Kindred has been banking with purpose for over 50 years. Our members know that when they bank, borrow, or invest with Kindred their financial decisions can impact the world in amazing ways. Earning B Corp certification validates our commitment to our members, employees, and the communities we serve,” he stated.
Certified B Corporations are committed to using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. The B Impact Assessment process, run by the non-profit, B Lab, includes a reporting framework that highlights areas of strength and areas for improvement. Summaries for all Certified B Corporations are available on the bcorporation. net website.
In addition to recognizing existing efforts, B Corp certification also provides companies with a community of likeminded business owners to encourage each other to continual progress and innovation. “We intend to share with others and learn from others. Using business for good is central to Kindred’s purpose of inspiring peaceful, just and prosperous communities,” added Zorgdrager.
Kindred Credit Union is located at 243 Erie Street South in Leamington.
WORKSHOP
Book Fair Welcomes Special Visitor
Leamington BIA featuring local businesses
The Uptown Leamington Business Improvement Area (BIA) represents over 200 businesses in the Uptown area. Its role is to develop the uptown core through beautification, general improvements and upgrades, promotion, events and marketing.
In order to fulfill this role, the BIA has begun a new initiative with the Southpoint Sun and Wheatley Journal, which will focus on highlighting some of the fabulous businesses uptown that are owned and operated by the citizens in this community. These businesses provide a significant contribution to the vitality
and success of Leamington. They provide numerous jobs and repeatedly give their time and funds to help community organizations such as sports teams, schools, community clubs and more. In order to continue to provide these important aspects these businesses need your support.
1. More of your money will be kept in your local economy:
For every $100 you spend at locally owned businesses, $68 will stay in the community. What happens when you spend that same $100 at a national chain? Only $43 stays in the community.*
(*Source: Civic Econom-
ics – Andersonville Study of Retail Economics.)
2. You embrace what makes your community unique: You wouldn’t want your house to look like everyone else’s, so why would you want your community to look that way?
3. You create local jobs
Local businesses are better at creating higher-paying jobs for your neighbours. When you shop locally, you help create jobs for teachers, firemen, police officers, and many other essential professions.
4. You help the environment:
Buying from a locally owned business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation and less packaging.
5. You nurture community:
Local business owners know you, and you know them. Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains.
6. You conserve your tax dollars:
Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money available to beautify your community. Also, spending locally instead of online ensures that your sales taxes are reinvested where they belong.
ucts they sell based on what they know you like and want. Local businesses carry a wider array of unique products because they buy for their own individual markets. They provide opportunities to our local artisans, farmers and more.
8. You get to experience their expertise:
You are their friends and neighbours, and locally owned businesses have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you and they thrive on providing superior customer service.
9. You invested in entrepreneurship:
The local community is founded upon entrepreneurship. Nurturing local small business builds a strong Leamington for everyone to enjoy.
10. You made your community a destination:
The more interesting, vibrant and unique your community is, the more we will attract new neighbours, visitors and guests. This benefits everyone!
7. You create more choice:
Locally owned businesses pick the items and prod-
While the BIA understands that sometimes shopping online or elsewhere may appear to be an easier option, we ask you to ask yourself when was the last time you saw an online entity such as Amazon or Wayfair supporting Leamington? The choice is yours... what do you want Leamington to look like in the future? We invite you to visit Uptown Leamington, meet our merchants and show your support to them...so they can continue to show their support of the town!
At Gore Hill Public School’s Book Fair held during ParentTeacher interviews, students were excited to welcome a visitor, literary celebrity Geronimo Stilton. Geronimo Stilton is a best-selling children’s book series intended for readers ages 6-12. From left to right are Emma Brimner, special guest Geronimo Stilton, Brett Dias and Trinity Sauve. (Submitted photo)
July 05, 1929 - February 23, 2012
When we are in need of comfort, We walk down memory lane. There we see you smiling, We talk with you again. And as we wander slowly back, We seem to hear you say, Don't grieve. Don't cry, my family. We'll meet again some day.
Always loved, and sadly missed by your family every day.
In loving memory of
ROBINSON
Who passed away February 24, 2016
Love your Mom And treat her with loving care
For you will only know her value
When you see her empty chair.
Sadly missed and always loved by, Diane, Shelley, Doug and families IN MEMORIAM GEORGE HEYENS
Always
BIRTHDAYS • ANNIVERSARIES •
La Boutique is a pre-established company (formerly Sensuously Yours) in Leamington. We are keeping many of the brands and even expanding them for previous customers.
Colette has recruited her daughter Hailey, who has retail, business and management experience, as her right hand. Together the mother-daughter team has dedicated their time to helping ensure Leamington (and surrounding area) have a local one-stop shop for all of their sleepwear, undergarments, cruise wear, pantyhose, leggings, jewellery, lotions and oils, and much more. For self care, indulgence and romance or spice and flare, they have something for everyone.
The store also features the extremely
popular Shapeez Tankee line. Once a month there is a draw and they give away one FREE Shapeez! You’ll have to visit the store for details.
La Boutique makes Customer Appreciation the highest priority. The most important feature, according to the duo, which they take tremendous pride in, is the experience that features quality and personal service. With La Boutique's VIP Program, gift giving is easier than ever! You may call orders in and gift wrapping is available at no extra charge. They hope to start carrying men’s lines soon as well. The website which is to be completed soon will contain further details.
La Boutique is located at 3 Erie St. N.,
519-324-0858.
Colette Drouin and her daughter Hailey in La Boutique in uptown Leamington.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Expect some great luck and happiness in the days ahead, Aries If you plan on taking a trip, travel will most likely be to a warm-climate destination to soak up the sun
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, you have a reputation of being a great financial strategist It’s time to look over your personal finances and see where you might be able to tighten the reins here and there
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
A partner in your life has become very vocal lately and is not easy to persuade on any topic, Gemini You have to find a way to reach this person so the relationship can develop
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
You have been working very hard, Cancer, and what you need most right now is an escape This will happen in time, so don’t lose hope You just need to meet a few deadlines
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Children, involvement in creative projects, or other personal, private life affairs will fill several days, Leo Serious decisions can be put off for the time being
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, your home and family are on the top of your mind as you enter the week, Virgo Perhaps you have party details to oversee or travel arrangements to make
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
You always are thinking of others, Libra, but now it’s time to think of yourself Rest if that is what you desire, or plan a move if you need a change of pace
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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, this should be a happy week for you with a lot of social interaction among friends A number of nights out dot your calendar, and you’re not apt to miss any
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
As the week opens you could be reassessing everything in your life, from your job to your relationship to your goals This can be a good time to put any plans into motion, Sagittarius
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
There is a chance you may be in touch with medical personnel this week, Capricorn It will not have to do directly to you, but maybe a call for a friend or family member
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, it’s hard to mistake your allure right now If you are single, others will really notice you this week If you’re attached, you will get more attention from your partner
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
This could be a memorable month for your career, Pisces You have the ability to get the attention of some very important people
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
FEBRUARY 19
Jeff Kinney, Author (46)
FEBRUARY 20
Justin Verlander, Athlete (34)
FEBRUARY 21
Ellen Page, Actress (30)
FEBRUARY 22
Drew Barrymore, Actress (42)
FEBRUARY 23
Mia Michaels, Choreographer (51)
FEBRUARY 24
Emily Didonato, Model (26)
FEBRUARY 25
Chelsea Handler, Comic (42)
Wheatley Legion News
By Jan Watson
Fifteen players shot Fun Darts on February 10. Two teams tied with 6 wins to lead the pack – Debbie Seili and Tracey Bruner – Rosemary Duquette and Jim McClellan. Garry Hope, Mary Robinson and Larry Evoy followed with 5 wins. Debbie Ouellette, Arnold Seili and Richard Howe won 3 games and they were followed by Bonnie Evoy, Steve Acott and Gord Crook with 2 wins. The skunk got the best of Julie Reid and Mike Bruner. Debbie S. and Rosemary were the only ladies who doubled out. Garry Hope was feeding the quarter jar and Jim couldn’t help smiling at him. Don’t feel bad, Garry. I did my share of feeding the jar and that made Jim laugh! Join the Fun Darts players on Friday evenings. Play starts at 7:30 p.m.
There is still time to sign up for the Zone Mixed Dart Tournament being held in Essex on March 11. You must sign up no later than this Saturday.
Yours truly ran the Meat Draws on February 11. There were all single winners – Jennelle Livingston, Joyce Epplett, Judy Pickle, Joe Pinsonneault, June Epplett, Jane Pursel, Steve Marshall, Jan Watson, Jerry Sovie, Kim McNeely and Marty Marshall. Guess having your name start with J was good luck this time! Bill Derbyshire won the 50/50 draw.
The Meat Draws are held every Saturday from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m.
The Chili Cook-Off is planned for this Saturday. So far, little interest has been shown. If you want to or plan to enter please sign the sheet on the bulletin board or call the Branch at 519825-4161 to have your name added to the list. Every entry will receive a prize and the winner will earn the 2017 Chili Champ bragging rights. However, if more interest isn’t shown it will be cancelled and, if so, we’ll try to contact those who did enter in good time.
There is still lots of room to sign up for the Dart/Golf Tournament being held this Saturday starting at 1 p.m. It sounds like it will be a fun afternoon. For more information call Mike at 519-919-4083.
Several attended the General Meeting last week and members are very happy to welcome newly initiated member Scott Dresser.
RCL Ontario Command Bursary Assisted Program is designed to assist students attending post-secondary education. Those eligible are children and grandchildren of service personnel, currently serving members of the Canadian Forces, and members of the Legion and Ladies Auxiliary. Application forms are available at the Branch.
Gore Hill students fundraise for Hospice
Gore Hill’s Leadership Candidates Devon Klassen and Aden Letkeman organized a Valentine Bake Sale as one of their fundraising projects for Hospice. They were able to raise approximately $200.
Previously, the candidates sponsored a Candy Cane sale in December, raising an additional $120.
Gore Hill Grade 8 student Alex Nambiar gives a “thumbs up” on his sampling of items available at the Bake Sale. (Submitted Photos)
Gore Hill Grade 8 student and leadership candidate Devon Klassen answers a question that Grade 3 student Samuel Austin has about the Bake Sale pricing.
Guitar being built for Coffee House
By Bryan Jessop
Locally written and performed music will soon be heard publically on a locally built instrument.
Leamington musician and songwriter Dale Butler will soon be introducing a ‘House’ guitar to his monthly program known across the community as Dale’s Friday Coffee House. The acoustic guitar is currently being built by Kingsville-based luthier Larry Dalbello, owner and operator of Dalbello Guitars — a business he launched about two years ago.
Construction of the guitar, built to Dalbello’s own personal dimensions, began in November of last year. He expects the standard dreadnought style guitar will be completed and ready for use by April of this year. Presently, the guitar requires the installation of its bridge and application of about 20 coats of lacquer. On average, Dalbello completes a guitar from start to finish in two to three months, although the time required often depends on how many are being constructed at any given time.
“I was already equipped, so I decided to stop making cabinets and start making guitars… much to my wife’s disappointment.”
— Larry Dalbello
“Usually, I’m working on four or five at once,” he explained. “At times, there are as many as 10 on the bench at the same time. It’s (the business) starting to get somewhere.”
The guitar being built for the Dale’s Friday Coffee House program — now in its ninth year — is using mostly Ontario woods including spalted black walnut for the body, curling maple and walnut for the neck and sitka spruce from British Columbia with a bearclaw figure for the top. The script “Dale’s Friday Coffee House” has been inscribed around the instrument’s sound hole while the logo used for the monthly attraction that Butler actually designed in a high school art class is being applied to the headstock.
The DFCH guitar will be available to any of the musicians scheduled to appear in the monthly, live-music sessions at The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place. The name Last Friday Coffee House was altered to address confusion on its schedule, which is sometimes held earlier in the
month. Doors open for the gathering at 6:30 p.m. with performances starting at 7 p.m. Dale’s Friday Coffee House runs from September to May and is an admission-free event, although ‘pass the hat’ donations in support of local projects and programs are encouraged.
Dalbello and Butler came up with the idea for a DFCH house guitar during a special edition of the monthly gathering. Butler expressed an interest in having a Dalbello acoustic built since first playing one of his hand-built instruments.
“I have played almost every guitar he has built since he started making instruments,” Butler stated, noting that the Coffee House guitar is Dalbello’s seventh acoustic.
Dalbello has built a total of 55 instruments in total, ranging from electric guitars to semi hollow bodies, bass guitars, ukuleles and seven-string guitars. Along with his apprentice son-in-law Ash Deowram, he is also developing an eightstring model as well as a full hollow body that the Kingsville luthier expects to start on this summer. Deowram also takes care of the promotional and social media-related aspects of the business.
“Basically, whatever I can’t do, he takes care of it,” Dalbello said of Deowram, who originally hails from London, England.
Dalbello’s electric guitars have ranged in traditional shapes from Les Pauls to Telecasters and Super Strats, depending on the individual preferences of his customers. His instruments have been built for customers as far away as Texas and include the Bellamy Brothers. Currently, the renowned musical duo is touring Dubai, Singapore and the United Kingdom while using Dalbello guitars. Other bands are currently touring the United States with the locally built instruments.
Dalbello has been playing guitar for the past 35 years, inspired by classic rock legends including The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Neil Young. He first met Butler as an employee of the Kingsville Co-op, where Butler was a manager. Years later, Dalbello became a regular customer of Dale’s Music Room on Oak Street East in Leamington.
The guitar builder’s business was originally based on cabinet making, which granted him many of the tools he needed
to alter the operation to accompany his love of music.
“I was already equipped, so I decided to stop making cabinets and start making guitars… much to my wife’s disappointment,” Dalbello said with a laugh. “I build them better than I play them.”
There is currently a website in the works for a Dalbello Guitars website, which should launch within the next few months. Currently, the business is promoted through its own Facebook page.
The Dalbello Guitars logo and Dale’s Friday Coffee House logo are inscribed into the headstock cover of what will be the Dale’s Friday Coffee House guitar. (Submitted photo)
Larry Dalbello of Dalbello Guitars marks the position for the bridge on the Dale’s Friday Coffee House guitar. Dalbello expects the instrument to be completed in April of this year after applying about 20 coats of lacquer. (SUN Photo)
Bulldogs take Game 1 versus Lions
By Bryan Jessop
The General Amherst Bulldogs pulled off an overtime, shutout victory to start the best-ofthree series against the Leamington Lions in WECSSAA girls hockey… at least according to the game’s officials.
The semifinal game took place Thursday, Feb. 16 at Highbury Canco Arena, where three goalies — Cassidy DeGroote and then Natalie Edmondson for the Lions and Megan Wismer for the Bulldogs — put on impressive displays of netminding. Leamington had the upper hand in the game’s momentum for most of the 42 minutes of regulation play, minus a handful of end-to-end stickhandling displays by General Amherst’s Savannah Bouzide. Wismer was tested with several close-range shots, but made numerous glove saves to keep Leamington off the scoreboard.
Bouzide, who also came up with the WECSSAA championship-winning goal against the Lions in 2015 after several five-minute sessions of overtime, scored the game’s only goal a minute and 17 seconds into three-on-three play of the fourth period. Set up by teammates Carly Renaud and Jaycie Stanek, Bouzide charged in from the point and buried a backhand shot above Edmondson’s right arm and under the crossbar for the game winner.
“Everyone played fantastic. It just came down to a fluke goal at the end.”
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“Everyone played fantastic,” said LDSS head coach Kim Goyeau of her team. “It just came down to a fluke goal at the end. We’ve got to stay on their number 19 (Bouzide), but I’m proud of every one of our players.”
According to many spectators and players alike, the first game of the series should not have reached overtime. With about 2:20 remaining in the second period, the Lions’ Shannon Fehr took the puck for a run starting along the boards outside the General Amherst blue line. As she cut inward to the front of the crease, Fehr released a close-range wrist shot that appeared to strike the inside of the left post before the puck bounced over the goal line and back out into the crease after hitting Wismer. Officials waved off the goal and allowed play to continue.
“Everyone was saying it went in,” said Goyeau. “I talked to people in the stands and they said it was in too. That’s just how the game goes sometimes.”
Although Bouzide is known as one of WECSSAA’s best players in recent years of girls’ hockey, the Lions had little idea what to expect of their semifinal opponents prior to Game 1. The Bulldogs played the regular season in Tier II — where they finished with a record of eight wins, zero losses and two ties — while Leamington established a record of five wins, five losses and two draws in Tier I. The Lions eliminated Cardinal Carter 2-0 in the quarterfinals
Kim Goyeau while General Amherst blanked Sandwich 4-0 to earn their place in the semis.
“We had the pressure on them for most of the game,” Goyeau said of her team’s performance against the Bulldogs in Game 1. “We definitely overpowered them in that game.”
Game 2 of the series will be played Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the Libro Centre in
Amherstburg starting at 3:30 p.m. If Leamington forces a third and deciding game, it will be played Thursday, Feb. 23 at Unico Arena starting at 3 p.m.
In the other semifinal series, Holy Names and St. Anne were deadlocked at one game apiece going into the Tuesday, Feb. 21 tiebreaker. Results were unavailable by press deadline.
Emily Hyatt of the Lions fires a close-range shot at General Amherst goalie Megan Wismer as Abby Laframboise approaches during the first period of a WECSSAA 2A girls hockey semifinal game at Highbury Canco Arena Thursday, Feb. 16. The Bulldogs won Game 1 in the best-of-three series 1-0 with an overtime goal by Savannah Bouzide.
Peewee Stars post shutout
The Southpoint Community Trophy Peewee Stars played the Essex Thunder on Sunday afternoon in Essex-Kent playoff action. This contest couldn’t be more evenly matched with both teams’ goaltenders proving to be the MVPs for their teams as the final score of this game ended up deadlocked 0-0. The Stars goalie Evan Gualtieri again played brilliantly as she posted another big shutout for her team.
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Bantam Stars lose to LaSalle
The Southpoint Switzer-Carty Bantam Stars welcomed the LaSalle Sabre Cats to the Highbury rink on Sunday afternoon.
The Lady Stars started great, scoring the first goal of the game as Chelsea Andary’s shot found the back of the net off great setup passes from Alexa Taylor and Stephanie Wiebe. The Sabre Cats took over in the second and third period scoring three unanswered goals as the Stars fell by a final score of 3-1.
Sunbrite Stars in playoff action
The Southpoint Sunbrite Intermediate Stars travelled to the Atlas Tube in Lakeshore to tangle with the Lightning White in Essex-Kent playoff action.
Late in the second period the Lightning scored the first goal of this evenly matched contest.
The Sunbrite Stars stormed back in the third period, scoring two unanswered goals en route to a big 2-1 win. Kim Goyeau provided the offence scoring both of the Stars goals with assists by Lea Marshall (2), Abby Gualtieri and Kayla Collison. Sam Hartleib was incredible between the pipes for the Sunbrite Stars as she held the Lightning to just one goal.
On Sunday the Sunbrite Stars again visited the Atlas Tube to battle the Lakeshore Black in playoff action. The Lightning jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first period, then the Stars came alive in the second scoring two goals of their own to tie things up. This set up an exciting final period that saw both goalies shut the door. Sam Hartleib was again a rock in net for the Stars as Morgan Amicone and Kim Goyeau scored the Sunbrite Stars goals. Jenn Fehr played a big role on defence scoring two big assists in this tough game.
Highbury Canco Stars tie Harrow
Southpoint’s Highbury Canco Stars played Essex on Saturday. Essex scored late in the first and Southpoint tied it up 30 seconds later. Kelsey Babkirk raced out of the Southpoint zone and sent the puck to Kelsey Almasi who fired it into the Essex net.
Although Southpoint played hard, a number of giveaways in their end resulted in Essex scoring once more and the game ended 2-1 in favour of Essex.
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Southpoint Stars played again on Sunday against Harrow Blue. Southpoint scored first. Kelsey Babkirk, playing tough along the Harrow blueline, battled for the puck sent to her by Kelsey Almasi. Once she got control she sent it to the net and Tatum Davison put it away. In the second, Harrow scored two goals before Southpoint tied it up with 5 seconds to go in the period. Allison Chopchik sent the puck into the Harrow end. Madison Pardo gave chase. Securing the puck, she sent a perfect pass out to Kathryn Ciacelli. Kathryn shot the puck high glove side to beat the Harrow goalie.
There was no scoring in the third. The game ended in a tie.
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Jessop’s Journal
Trouble ‘B’ brewing
A few short weeks ago, I decided to use this space in the paper to go on a rant about the different regions of shaky ground within the National Hockey League’s umbrella.
Well, it now seems that some of the same problems (albeit to a different scale) are going on closer to home. It seems there are quite a few issues of contention within the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League, although nothing specifically pertaining to our own little neck of the woods in the Western Conference. The same cannot be said for the Golden Horseshoe Conference, where one team continues to plague the group’s legitimacy with a horrible on-ice product and another is now causing headaches behind the scenes.
In “The Shoe,” the Buffalo Regals continue to force the rolling of eyes with slanted losses featuring goal differentials well into the 20s. Many (or at least some) criticize the effect Buffalo is having on the GOJHL’s overall individual players’ points race. Does any player in the West or Midwest really have a shot at that province-wide title when they don’t play against a club that would be routinely slaughtered by middle-of-the-pack Junior C or even AAA midget teams? Sure, they still have their own conference title to shoot for, but without six chances per season to collect 10 points per night, the race for the league title isn’t exactly taking place on level ice.
Oh, but that’s just scratching the surface with the train wreck going on in The Shoe. You’d think that if any team in that conference was going to fold, it’d be Buffalo beyond a doubt. Nope. The Thorold Blackhawks — who not too long ago were a perennial contender for the Sutherland Cup — have ceased operations. Like the Regals, they’ve also had trouble filling game-day rosters with more than two lines. They’ve forfeited a handful of games throughout the season and naturally will have no choice but to do the same after folding in the final pre-playoff stretch. Apparently, Thorold’s problem stems from an ownership group that wants out (Junior B’s Carolina Hurricanes?) and therefore wants to minimalize its losses.
It’s unfortunate for multiple reasons. For one, it’s not fair to the players on that team. The Blackhawks haven’t been as competitive this year as they were in recent seasons, but even with their pile up of forfeitures, they’d have (likely) made the playoffs in any of the three conferences. They wouldn’t even have had to face Caledonia (more on that later). Now, only seven teams in The Shoe will make the playoffs. Thorold has packed their bags and let’s face it — giving the free pass to the Regals would be pointless and insulting to everyone involved. So now, Caledonia’s getting a first-round bye, which they’re apparently not happy about. I can’t say I blame them. They’ll be cooling off for a week and a half before they have to face a potentially hazardous opponent like Ancaster or Niagara Falls in the second round. Those aren’t the kind of teams you’d want to face while working out the rust. There doesn’t seem to be much word available on whether or not Thorold will return for 2017-18. It might depend on whether or not a new owner can be found during the offseason. Again, I feel bad for the players, especially those who are playing their final year of junior hockey.
So what happens for next season if Thorold doesn’t/can’t return and the rest of the league puts its foot down and insists that Buffalo gets the boot? A 7-9-9 distribution of teams among the three conferences would be quite the imbalance and continue to cause problems for the playoff picture (at least in The Golden Horseshoe). So do they move a Midwestern team to the GH and have a more respectable 8-8-9 split? If so, you’ve got TWO conferences where everyone is guaranteed a playoff spot before the regular season even starts… which I hate. Also in the league, fans and followers are really starting to tear into last year’s “Caledonia Rule.” In a knee-jerk reaction to the Corvairs’ third consecutive Sutherland Cup title (which has never been done before), new legislation was introduced limiting each GOJHL team to a maximum
Friday Retirees bowling scores
The following are the high bowling scores for the Friday Retirees Bowling League at Empire Lanes for Feb. 17.
Men Over 180: Ernie Purr 184, 205; Dave LaBonte 204, 192, 180; Murray Clifford 192; Heinz Kosempel 225, 247; Armand DeCaluwe 180; Ozzie Wolf 196, 283; Tys Schaafsma 213, 180; Jamie Arquette 182; Jack Valade 226; Bob Sinclair 201, 212, 202.
Women Over 150: Theresa DeCaluwe 169; Patti Clifford 162; Diane Sinclair 156, 168; Ann Murphy 167; Rosemary Heisler 152, 163; Rosemary Purr 162; Linda Chiasson 152; Bernice Smith 161, 174; Carolyn Campbell 150; Jackie VanKempen 154, 150. High Handicap Games: Rev. C.K. Fear 272, Murray Clifford 272, Heinz Kosempel 269, Carolyn Campbell 259, Rosemary Purr 257 and Bernice Smith 255.
High Handicap Series: Rev. C.K. Fear 752, Murray Clifford 734, Nick Levchuk 731, Bernice Smith 717, Ann Murphy 716 and Jackie VanKempen 715.
of nine 20 year olds (the Corvairs used plenty of them to help come up with the Sutherland threepeat). When the minor hockey pool continues to shrink and offers less talent to replace graduating-age players, junior teams need MORE players to choose from, not fewer. With juvenile hockey all but gone in most regions, older players should have every available option to keep playing competitive hockey — the Caledonia Rule isn’t doing those players any favours. And here’s the thing; the Corvairs are STILL favoured to win the Suthie this year. They’ve lost a grand total of five games in 47 starts, so the new for 2016-17 rule obviously isn’t working. Will those who introduced the rule be modest enough to do away with it? Doing so of course would be admitting to making a mistake, so don’t hold your breath. And then of course there’s the ongoing saga of whether or not the GOJHL should be reclassified as Tier II Junior A, like their OHA brethren the OJHL. Off the top of my head, I can think of only one fair way to settle the dispute. After the end of the playoff season, piece together a little “OJHL vs. GOJHL” tournament. Have top teams go head to head with the other league’s top teams, .500 teams against .500 teams, etc. If the ‘B’ group finishes with a combined record of say .400 or better, they’ve proven that the talent differential is negligible and they’ve earned Tier II ‘A’ status. Simple as that. You might scoff at the idea, but the OHA’s SOJHL was recently promoted from Junior D to Junior C a few short years ago.
So the GOJHL becomes an ‘A’ league and the PJHL is reclassified as Junior B (it WOULD seem odd for the association to have ‘A’ systems and ‘C’ systems but nothing in between).
Problem solved, right?
BRYAN JESSOP
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DALE'S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE
February 24
Doors open @ 6:30 pm
Music starts @ 7:00 pm
Come and enjoy an evening of acoustic music and community This is a free-will event with proceeds being shared with local charities
THE MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF INTO THE WOODS
March 2-5
Doors open @ 7:00 pm
Performance @ 7:30 pm
All is not running smoothly for several of our beloved fair ytale characters Cardinal Music Productions in collaboration with The Bank Theatre are bringing Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed musical production to Leamington. Tickets are $20 and available at Wharram's Jeweller y and Counter Effects, online at brownpapertickets com or by calling our ticket hotline at 519-326-8805 and at the door Adult content and language - Parental Guidance Advised
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dale's Friday Coffee House, March 31, April 28
Lend Me A Tenor, April 6 - 9
Karen Morand & Gina Horswood in Concer t, April 22 Red Dir t Skinners in Concer t, May 5
Local singers’
Windsor’s first independent opera company, Abridged Opera, launched its 2017 season Sunday, February 12 at 2:30 p.m. with a free concert for the community at Walkerville Collegiate Institute Auditorium in Windsor.
Performing for an all-ages audience of over 200, Abridged Opera took to the stage at Walkerville High School. The concert could be likened to a “flight” or “tasting” of their upcoming 2017 season. The audience watched scenes unfold in English, French, German and Italian and the singers presented these scenes in differing styles, from rehearsal to staging to performance.
The performers were local singers making up the Abridged Opera team: Erin Armstrong, soprano, Founder and Executive Director; Alyssa Epp, soprano, Director of
Operations; Brianna DeSantis, soprano, Director of Marketing; Amelia Daigle, mezzo-soprano; Christine Turingia, soprano; Kaitlyn Clifford, soprano; and guest artists Jake Flynn, baritone, 3rd year University of Windsor student; Will Trigo Ebere, boy soprano, age 13; Elise Holbrook, soprano, age 11; with a special performance by a small ensemble of students from the Walkerville Centre for the Creative Arts Choir.
Abridged Opera would like to thank the WindsorEssex community for their support and enthusiasm. They are excited to continue to make opera fun and “bridge” the gap between opera and audiences.
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 inter vention resources Register for an upcoming workshop (space is limited) or more information can contact t Renee Daudlin-Iacobelli at 519-322-1443 ext 3100 or rdaudlin@insightadvantage ca PELEE PAST QUESTERS MEET Thursday, Februar y 23, 7:00 p m at Chartwell 1 Henr y Leamington Speaker: Beth Smith Topic: Histor y of Electric Guitars PPQ is an organization for the study of antiques, preser vation and restoration of artifacts existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education
ONT PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC WILL HAVE ITS FIRST MEETING of the year on Saturday, Februar y 2
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
PANCAKE SUPPER - Tuesday, Februar y 28 from 5:00 - 7:00 p m at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, corner of Sherk St and County Rd 20 (Hwy 18) Freewill offering
The Salvation Army Leamington CC is launching its YOUTH DROP-IN CENTRE which opens on Tuesdsay, Februar y 28 and will run Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p m at the church, 88 Setterington St The centre provides a safe super vised location and use of our computer lab, movies, videogames or table tennis etc For more info contact us at 519-326-4901
LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, March 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
BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC MEETING, Saturday, March 11 at 1:00 p m at Church of the Epiphany 96 Main St W , Kingsville South Shore Health Centre offers WEEKLY FREE RECOVERY PROGRAMS, 15 John St (upstairs), Leamington: Yoga for Recover y on Monday at 5:00 p m with Melodie Queenen; Westover Recover y Support Group on Monday at 6:30 p m ; SMART Recover y on Wednesday at 6:30 p m ; Family & Friends on Thursday at 6:30 p m
PARKINSON'S? Parkinson's Support Group meets
Leamington Half Centur y Centre, 160 Talbot St E Facilitators: Bob Prince and Laurie Stone Note: Individuals are encouraged to call 1-888-851-7376 before attending their first meeting Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre, 33 Princess St in Leamington, is LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS who are interested in supporting young children Monday mornings and afternoons, 9:45 a m - 12:00
Coordinator Dodie Wilson 519-253-8481 ext 226
VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED Are you a retired teacher or just enjoy working with youth? The On Track to Success Program is looking for volunteers to support high school students in Leamington with learning Tutoring sessions are Monday to Thursday after school and in the evenings Orientation and training provided For more info contact Liam GIles-Hayes 519-258-0000 ext 1181 or lgileshayes@weareunited com
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
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Due to the Family Day Holiday the movie
Abridged Opera blowing kisses to Bugs Bunny in his “Opera duds.” Back row, left to right: Joanna Henderin, Amelia Daigle, Kaitlyn Clifford, Alyssa Epp, Bugs Bunny, Erin Armstrong, Jake Flynn, Will Trigo Ebere. Two girls in front: Christine Turingia (left), Elise Holbrook (right). (Photo credit: Chris Henderin)
Abridged Opera taking their final bow. From left to right are Joanna Henderin, Amelia Daigle, Brianna DeSantis, Erin Armstrong, Will Trigo Ebere, Jake Flynn, Kaitlyn Clifford, Christine Turingia, Alyssa Epp, Elise Holbrook.
(Photo credit: Chris Henderin)
Norm Henderson’s 1933 Terraplane stock car
In June 1967, Norm Henderson of Kingsville spotted an old stock car beside a house in Windsor. The owner of the car had left town $180 behind in his rent. Norm paid the back rent and got the car, a 1933 Hudson Terraplane coupe probably built at the Hudson factory in nearby Tilbury.
Joe Holden, a driver and flag man at Checker Flag in Windsor, had converted it with “Pop” Huckle into a stock car. Norm’s cousin, Brian Evans, assisted by Bill Snow, prepared and tuned the engine on the family farm on Oak Street East and Norm started racing. Ridgetown races were held every Tuesday and Friday and Checker Flag in Windsor every Wednesday and Saturday. He always ran only on the battery to save on horsepower. The dashboard had three gauges: temperature, oil, and a tachometer
Norm’s engine was a Hudson Hornet 6-cylinder flathead with an Edmunds custom intake manifold with dual carbs. The Hudson Hornet first appeared in 1951 with a big 308 cubic inch six. Twin-H power (dual carbs) arrived in 1953 and Hudsons were winning stock car races all over Canada and the U.S.
In 1968, Mack Campbell installed oversized rings and planed the head of Norm’s stock car. The engine already had a hot cam. Norm ordered headers from Clifford Research in California.
Sudds Super Service in Leamington did all the body work and painted it orange with #96 on the doors. Tommy Sudds was a good friend of Norm and also keen on stock car racing and a big help. Sudds paid for the gas while Norm raced.
The car had a wet clutch, 3-speed floorshift, and 5:67 Ford truck rear end that let Norm race entirely in third gear. In one race, Norm looked down and saw he had forgotten to fasten his seat belt. It’s not easy putting it on when you’re racing. In another race, his steering wheel broke off and he was still holding it when his car slammed into a fence. After the accident, he welded the steering wheel to the steering column.
All this excitement ended in 1970 when Norm got married. He sold his coupe for $300 to a man who operated a gas station at the corner of Oak and Talbot at the west end of Leamington and reportedly raced it at North Buxton. Maybe it’s still around, parked in
someone’s barn. If it shows up, you’ll read all about it right here, where we bring old cars back to life.
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Feb. 13: 1st George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd
Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote, 3rd Arla Marquis and Frank Duransky, 4th Shirley Plant and Jeanne Manners. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club, Feb. 15: North/South1st Al Morrison and Jack Warmenhoven, 2nd Vi
Major and Frank Duransky, 3rd Marilyn Robbins and Elizabeth Moran.
East/West - 1st Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt, 2nd Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 3rd Ernie and Sonia Jackiw. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.
Golden Years golf report
On Feb. 16 the Golden Years golf league welcomed Vicki Harris who registered an ace on her first day. The league also recognizes Marie Lasi and Colleen Pearse’s aces on a very difficult hole #15. This was the second week in a row that this feat was accomplished.
Leading an ace parade of 62 was Marie Lasi with 6, followed by Mike Binder with 4, and Tom Dewhurst, Laurie Hylton, Eva Kah, Andy Orsini and Gerrit Vriesen with 3 each. Dropping 2 apiece were Pete Daudlin, Ron Fick, Perpetua Hildrop, Lloyd Honey, Bill Mayville, Eileen McIntosh, Bob McWilliam, John Murphy, Colleen Pearse, Moe Scratch, Art Sweet, Bill Taylor and Bill Ward. Rounding out the ace parade with 1 each were Cathy Dewhurst, Jo-Ann Ferguson, Barbara Fick, Murray Hartford, Vicki Harris, Barb Murphy, Barry Sweet, Gail Turk and Bryon Walker.
Marie Lasi, Mike Binder and Jim Allen set the pace over 9 holes with a score of 16. Notching 17 were Bill Ward, John Murphy and Andy Orsini. Chipping in with a score of 18 were Colleen Pearse (2), Murray Hartford, Cathy Dewhurst, Gerrit Vriesen, Bill Mayville, Marie Lasi and Pete Daudlin.
A strong score of 34 over 36 holes was recorded by Marie Lasi, with Jim Allen in hot pursuit at 35. John Murphy and Andy Orsini carded 36. Delivering 37 were Bill Ward, Mike Binder, Cathy Dewhurst and Pete Daudlin. Bill Ward, Bob McWilliam, Cathy Dewhurst, Gerrit Vriesen and Bill Mayville each had 38.
Low score of 75 over 36 holes was crafted Bill Ward and Cathy Dewhurst. Rounding out the scoring were John Murphy with 76, Bob McWilliam, Bill Mayville and Pete Daudlin with 77, and Mike Binder and Andy Orsini with 78.
Capturing first place with 235 was Team 9 (Andy Orsini, Bob McWilliam, Jim Allen). Second place went to Team 8 with 247 (Mike Binder, Art Sweet, Bryon Walker). Nailing down third and final spot with 251 was Team 7 (Eileen McIntosh, Jack Gisi, John Murphy).
Play continues every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
Norm Henderson’s 1933 Hudson Terraplane stock car. Photo taken in the pit at Checker Flag in Windsor. Great fun while it lasted!
Cavs hold off Lions in playoff hockey
By Bryan Jessop
Lions didn’t look much like a ‘first versus eighth’ contest. The top-ranked Cavaliers hosted the eighth-place Lions for a singlegame quarterfinal contest Wednesday, Feb. 15, two days after Leamington earned a spot in the playoffs by defeating the Brennan Cardinals 3-2 at Unico Arena. Kingsville held on for a 4-2 win, capped off with an empty net tally with less than two seconds remaining.
The Lions struck first on a Brett Enns wrist shot that hovered just above the ice’s surface as it found the right corner after being released from the left side of Tyler Dillen’s net. Ryan Wall assisted on the goal that was scored 32 seconds after the opening faceoff. Kingsville evened the score 58 seconds later when Pat Hoy took a feed from Mike Abbott and buried a point-blank, ice level shot past Tristan Edmondson.
“We played together as a team and fought until the last whistle.”
— Jack Hannigan
The stalemate stood for more than 12-and-a-half minutes until Zach Dillen picked off a faulty Leamington drop pass near the Lions blueline. Dillen sprinted in for a breakaway goal during the Leamington power play, scored with 44.5 seconds left in the first frame.
Both teams had chances to score in the second, but were Kingsville’s Carter Mastronardi is chased by Leeamington’s Tanner Granger and Ryan Wall as he carries the puck towards the Lions’ net during the second period of a WECSSAA
repeatedly denied by sturdy goaltending and opposing defensemen who were quick to clear away any rebounds. The only tally of the period was scored by Brady Bunda, tying the game with a knee-high wrist shot that beat the Kingsville goalkeeper’s glove en route to the left side of his net. Andy Collier assisted on the equalizer, scored 4:45 into the middle stanza.
The game winning goal came 91 seconds into the third frame when Steve MacDonald took hold of a rebound and amid heavy traffic, sent an ice-level shot past Edmondson and over the goal line. The deciding goal was assisted by Kade Coultier and Evan Mullen. Leamington’s forwards made every effort to tie the game and force overtime, but couldn’t cash in on their chances to score. The Lions were unable to pull Edmondson for the extra attacker until about 30 seconds remained, setting up a Zach Dillen empty netter with just over a second remaining. Declan Handley drew the single assist.
“We battled hard from start to finish and didn’t give up until the last goal,” said Jack Hannigan, who plans to attend university next year at either Brock or Windsor. “We played together as a team and fought until the last whistle.”
“We played well,” added co-coach Butch Rickeard. “It was one of our better games. This is the kind of game that says something about the parity here — anybody can beat anybody.”
The Lions will lose five players to graduation including Dawson Iles, Tristen Tataro, Ryan Wall, Brett Enns and Hannigan — all described as core players that include the team’s captain and two assistant captains. Potentially, key players including Spence Wiebe, Mason Gow and both goaltenders — Edmondson and Matt Ciliska — could return to the LDSS lineup for 2017-18 unless they sign with local junior teams.
“We’ll have some tough decisions to make,” said Rickeard. “We don’t have the hockey populations that other schools have, and that’s a big disadvantage. Hopefully, the new school will get some new players interested.”
Spence Wiebe of the Lions tries to avoid Kingsville’s Logan Robillard as he maneuvers with the puck in Cavaliers territory during the first period of a WECSSAA 2A boys hockey quarterfinal game Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Kingsville Arena Complex.
Lego Robot
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Two students in Mr. Stanley’s Grade 5/6 class at Mill Street Public School, Mario Perez Villanueva (left) and Kevin Huynh (right) were given the task of learning about something that they are interested in. The pair chose to learn about Lego robotics. Not only have they built their own robot, but they have programmed it to do various tasks. Their most recent goal is to deliver a note from the classroom to the principal’s office. (Submitted photo)
Youth Drop-In Centre opens Feb. 28
The Salvation Army Leamington CC is launching its Youth Drop-In Centre at the church, 88 Setterington St. The centre opens on Tuesday, February 28 and will run Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m.
The Youth Centre will provide a safe supervised location and use of the computer lab, movies, videogames or table tennis, etc. For more information please contact 519326-4901.
Amherstburg
Southpoint goalie Tyler Dillen (35) reaches for the puck in third period action Friday night during OMHA playdowns at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg. The Capitals lost 3-1 to the Amherstburg Stars to give Amherstburg the series six points to zero. (Ron Giofu photo)
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PANCAKE SUPPERTUESDAY,February 28, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 27 Spruce Street, Kingsville. Adults $6, children 6-12 years $3, children under 6 free. Proceeds to benefit Meat Canners and Gleaners. Sponsored by Faithlife Financial Chapter 76090. fe15-22
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
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• Weekly collection of water, leaf and fruit samples for 3rd party analysis
• Support with scouting for pests and disease
• Inspection of quality of bio’s when delivered
• Assist with applying chemical treatments as necessary (upon successful completion of the Greenhouse Pesticide Safety course)
• Assist with implementation of cleanout/crop change plan
• Working closely with the Grower for mapping greenhouse temperatures and irrigation differences
• Weekly crop registration and timely reporting
• Trial crop registration, harvesting, weighing and reporting
• Other duties and projects as assigned by management
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington 2017 Summer Student Positions
The Municipality of Leamington is now accepting online applications for our 2017 summer student positions. Position postings within our various departments will be open until April 2, 2017. You must apply for any positions of interest individually and proof of enrollment is required to apply. All students are welcome to apply. Please visit our website; www.leamington.ca for details.
*The Summer Student Lottery is no longer in effect. Student hiring is not restricted to Leamington residents.*
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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Using NAV program to maintain payroll, Issue ROE’s
• Issue payments to suppliers/vendors/contractors
• Filing of documentation and maintenance of employee folders
• Administering vacation pay/holiday pay and implement pay increases back pay, bonuses, cash advances etc.
• Ensure that benefits are up-to-date on the payroll system
• Adding new employees and terminating of separated employees on payroll
• Process payroll reports for management and HR
• Welcome visitors and answer phones as required
Job Requirements:
• NAV and Payroll experience required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail, must be able to meet tight deadlines
• Very high degree of confidentiality is required for this role
• Must be professional when dealing with vendors and other departments To apply, send resume to: Via email: jobs@naturefresh.ca
Via Verde Hydroponics Ltd. is looking for:
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
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Leamington Mennonite Home and Apartments Invites Applications For the Position of
MAINTENANCE WORKER
The successful applicant should be experienced in electrical, plumbing, heating and boiler maintenance & repairs. Skills in small engine mechanics and repairs are an asset. Good problem-solving competencies and teamwork are essential. Flexibility in hours, with emergency response when needed, is required.
Interested candidates should submit their resume by March 1st, 2017 to:
Amy Clement, Director, Administrative & Environmental Services amy@mennonitehome.ca
Leamington Mennonite Home 35 Pickwick Dr. Leamington, ON N8H 4T5 519-326-6109 519-326-3595(fax)
2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca
TOWN OF KINGSVILLE - FIRE CHIEF
Home to a population of over 22,000, the Town of Kingsville is located in the southernmost region of Canada with access to some of Lake Erie’s finest waterfront parks and harbour front activities. Kingsville offers a warm climate and lengthy growing season that provides for thriving agriculture and viticulture. A close proximity to the international border and major urban centres compliments the small town quality of life.
The Town of Kingsville is seeking an experienced and energetic individual to lead the Fire Department in the role of Fire Chief.
A full job description including a list of qualifications is available on the Town of Kingsville website www.kingsville.ca. Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume marked “Private & Confidential” by regular mail, personal delivery, courier or email no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2017 to:
Human Resources Department
Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 E-mail: alonsbery@kingsville.ca
Accommodations under the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) will be provided upon request.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All creditors and others having claims aginst the estate of Joseph Bryce Foster, late of Leamington, Ontario who died January 11, 2017 must be filed with the undersigned on or before the 17th day of March, 2017, after which date the estate of the deceased will be distributed, having regard only ot claims that have then been received. Dated at Lemington, Ontario this 7th day of February, 2017
Raymond Gordon Foster Jr. and Margaret Edith Matthys, Estate Trustees with a Will, by C. Owen Spettigue Professional Corporation, Barristers and Solicitors, 57 Talbot Street East, P.O. Box 327, Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W3
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Manager,MaintenanceOperationsPhone:519-326-8691 CountyEngineer Phone:519-776-6441x1316 Fax:519-776-4455
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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
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:
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
2016 2017 MAROONS SHUT OUT FLYERS
BY BRYAN JESSOP
For the second time in as many games, the Flyers skated to a 4-0 final score. Against the Chatham Maroons, however, Leamington was on the wrong side of the shutout final.
The Maroons built a six-point cushion over the London Nationals with the Thursday, Feb. 16 win while hopes of the Flyers’ passing London to finish third were all but eradicated. With the Sarnia Legionnaires winning over the St. Marys Lincolns in regulation on the same night, a Leamington versus Sarnia Western Conference quarterfinal series became even more likely.
“They’re probably closer to being like us than any other team in the conference,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski of the Legionnaires. “They’re closest to us in size, speed and the way they play. It should be a good series.”
On Thursday, the Flyers and Maroons played an evenly matched game through most of the first period, where both sides had scoring chances that were shut down only by sharp goaltending from the opposition. The Maroons ramped up the offensive pressure through the last couple minutes of the opening frame, but Conner Meyerink came up with key saves when called upon. Brandon Johnston also made big stops at the Chatham end of the rink, including one off the toe of his left skate that could have otherwise been the opening goal. The Maroons outshot the Flyers 10-8 by the time the first buzzer sounded.
Alec Mackenzie opened the scoring for Chatham four minutes into the second after pickpocketing Meyerink as he took possession of the puck to the right of his net. From there, Mackenzie reached over and planted the puck into the empty goal, unassisted. At the other end, the Flyers pieced together numerous scoring chances — some at even strength and others on the power play — but couldn’t solve Johnston. Fifteen minutes after the Mackenzie goal, Teddy McGeen buried a low shot into the left corner of the Leamington net from the opposite side. The Flyers outshot their guests 10-9 through the middle 20 minutes.
Chatham picked up its game further still in the third, where it outshot its hosts 19-10. The Maroons again scored about four minutes into the period when Bobby Harrison picked up a rebounding puck from a save off an Ethan Sarfati shot and fired it over the goal line before Meyerink could dive on it. Both teams found penalty trouble in the third, although they both came up empty handed on each of five power plays throughout the match.
With the time clock whittled down to 3:22, Kevin Gursoy finished the scoring with an empty netter at close range during a five-on-four Leamington power
play. The game ended with a 37-27 shots on goal differential favouring Chatham.
“We were okay in the first half of the game, but after that, they outplayed us,” said Piroski. “They got better
as the game went on and we didn’t have any answers for that. It’s over now, so we have to put it behind us for Sarnia on Saturday.”
In the second prelude to the fourth versus fifth quarterfinal pairing in three games for the Flyers, they made the trip to Sarnia for a February 18 tilt. The Flyers came out on top 5-4 in overtime, with Leamington
goals scored by Nicolas Mainella, Brett Vorshuk, Jaydon Fetter, Josh Pope-Ferguson and in double overtime with 31 seconds remaining, Cale Phibbs.
With the February 23 tilt against St. Thomas being the Flyers’ last of the regular season on home ice, the Chase The Ace jackpot of more than $2,365 will be won. Numbers will continue to be drawn until a winner selects the envelope containing the Ace of Spades. Prior to the game, the Flyers will honour graduating age players Zak Parlette, Phibbs, Scott Florence and Thomas Virban.
Rest of the West
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the LaSalle Vipers squeaked by the London Nationals in a 1-0 final. On Thursday, the Sarnia Legionnaires beat the St. Marys Lincolns 5-4. The two Friday games ended 7-6 in overtime favouring the Lincolns over the Lambton Shores Predators and 5-1 for the St. Thomas Stars over the Maroons. On Saturday, St. Thomas won 7-2 against Lambton Shores while London came out on top 7-4 versus the Strathroy Rockets. On Sunday, the Maroons won 5-4 against the LaSalle Vipers in overtime.
Leamington’s Josh Pope-Ferguson and Chatham’s Cory Bussing approach the boards to the left of the Chatham net for a loose puck during the first period of a Western Conference game at Highbury Canco Area Thursday, Feb. 16. The Maroons won 4-0. (Sun photo)
Dakota Bohn of the Maroons chases Leamington puck carrier Broden Meloche under the watchful eye of Chatham goalie Brendan Johnston during the first period. (Sun photo)
Griffin Robinson and Brayden Klememns of the Flyers challenge Chatham’s Cole Dezainde for a loose puck. (Sun photo)