Expert Panel gets down to business
By Sheila McBrayne
The Expert Panel, selected by the Erie St. Clair Local Integrated Health Network, has been named and has already met to begin an in-depth review of possible sustainable, feasible, birth delivery services in the Leamington area.
“We’re really pleased that the individuals we asked, agreed to it. And they are really excited to get started and be a part of this,” said Martin Girash, Chair of the Erie St. Clair Local Integrated Health Network (LIHN).
The 14 panel members assembled and met last week, Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 7 and 8, to determine their terms of reference and begin the process. “We started thinking, let’s not just redo the work the hospital did (through the Hay Report) as to whether we should or shouldn’t have an OB… We’re looking at what we’re left with without an OB unit… We started thinking during terms of reference that the contingency plan – for if there was no OB – was very elaborate… We started asking, is there another model that can be developed for birthing services?… Is there some way in today’s health care system to tailor services in rural areas?” said Girash. “Maybe there could be a different model developed that could be done,” he added, mentioning possible collaborations with larger centres, video conferencing and other technologies.
“There was a huge groundswell reaction to the possible closing. No one likes to see change, we anticipated that, but what surprised us was the enormity of the reaction,” Girash said, referencing the number of attendees at the LIHN open meeting and the more than 7,000 signatures collected… We realize that it’s really important to listen to the community,” he said.
“We’re very excited about the possibilities… the only downside is that we don’t want to get too excited, too hyped up in case we can’t do this, but if they can, I and my board would go to the province for support. Support can’t come in the traditional hospital funding formula,” stated Girash.
The Expert Panel will be investigating a possible model of birthing services over a 120-day period. The panel, chaired by Bonnie Adamson, will report the Erie St. Clair LIHN Board.
“When they present to us, we will deliver our decision, followed by a 30-day period for any comments before a final decision,” said Girash.
The following is the list of health care professionals appointed to the Expert Panel.
• Bonnie Adamson, MScN (Admin), FCCHL, former hospital president & CEO
• Dr. Renato Natale, Co-Director of Southwest Perinatal Outreach Program, Professor of OB-GYN and Pediatrics Department of OB-GYN Schulich School of Medicine, Maternal Fetal Medicine Department OB-GYN London Health Science Centre - London
• Dr. Graeme Smith, Professor and Head OBS GYN at (Continued on Page 3)
Lions tip to L’Essor
Leamington’s Morgan Willms and a L’Essor opponent reach up to send the ball to the other teams side of the court during a WECSSAA Tier II junior girls volleyball match at Leamington District Secondary School Tuesday, Jan. 6. The Lions lost the first set 2518, won the second 25-23 and dropped the tiebreaker 25-13. On Thursday, Jan. 8, the team travelled to Windsor for a match against Walkerville. The hosts won by set scores of 25-14, 25-20 and 25-20.
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Leamington Flyers bring hockey to the Bahamas
able to each guest, answering questions and helping them to make plans for the next day’s adventures.
As I read over my lengthy column from last week, I noted multiple mistakes and hoped my proofer caught them before print. Something else that caught my eye was that I shared with you everything I am doing while neglecting to tell you why this job is perfect for Mark and I. He does all the other stuff!
Prior to our guests’ arrival, the island is made to look pristine. Mark and the crew ensure that the lawn is freshly cut, hedgerows are trimmed perfectly and palm fronds that have either browned or fallen down from the wind are removed. Right up until the moment before our guests arrive, the walkways and our red carpets are being blown clean.
Typically, our potted plants are kept in a shade house, a central spot that makes watering and caring for them easier. The day before our charter’s arrival, they are loaded on to our wagon and taken to each of the guest homes, where they are esthetically placed near the entrances. Each member of the crew is given one of the homes to care for daily. This job includes watering the plants, sweeping any fallen debris, filling birdbaths and floating fresh flowers in them. The footbaths at the entrances are refilled daily for the visitors to rinse off their sandy feet.
We flew to Nassau on the 10th of January, along with chef Phillip who was returning to Toronto, and the kite surfing gear that was being shipped back to its owner. During our guest charters, we both go full tilt from early morning until late night. This activity made our timely escape off the island even better. We had plans to meet up with our group of Leamington Flyer friends, who were off of their cruise for the day. Everything worked out perfectly!
Sand is not the only thing that can wreak havoc on the drain pipes. Each sink, especially the kitchen one, has a screen on them to catch larger particles. Impatience can sometimes get them pulled out too soon, allowing the water to drain more quickly; consequently, larger food chunks go down and before you know it a back-up occurs.
Both Mark and I were very excited to catch up with these friends we’ve gotten to know very well over the past 7 years. As we stood waiting for familiar faces on the busy, peddler-filled street, I began to wonder if it would be nearly impossible to pick them out of the crowd. Just as that thought crossed my mind, Mark hollered, “Mitch”. My eyes followed to where he was looking toward a group of 5 or more boys! Each of them stood out with their shirtless, muscular physique, and pale as milk bottle skin tone. How could we ever have missed them?
This occurred in one of the bathrooms while we had guests over the holidays and a toilet stopped flushing. Luckily, as part of the group headed out on a fishing excursion and the other half lounged around the pool, Mark and Arthur dug up the backyard of Flamingo house. After quite a few hours, the issue was rectified, the hole filled and muddy footprints were cleaned from the bathroom floor, leaving it sparkling and evidence free!
Mark was in his glory, and after a few snapshots with the young men to send to our son, we headed to ‘Signor Frogs.’ The Flyers staff, owners and their wives soon caught up with us. The afternoon was a great one and glances over at Mark during the day and witnessing his ear to ear grin reminded me of what Mark had given up – his passion for hockey.
Back on the island the next evening, after a relaxing day by the poolside at Sandals, a treat to ourselves, we reflected on the time together with our friends. We both miss this the most; however, at the same time, we realize that we are very lucky. Our adventure here together would not work for many people. It takes a team and our teamwork happens to work out perfectly to get the job done!
These parts of the job are not fun, but are very necessary to maintain a well functioning island, especially when it’s filled to maximum capacity. Luckily, balancing off our day is socializing and setting the atmosphere, something both Mark and I enjoy doing together. The guests will remember us for these occasions.
Evening dinners are often enjoyed outside, where the table is sheltered from the breezes. The old, outdoor fireplace adds the perfect ambiance. Mark collects the wood and gets the fire roaring nightly. We both enjoy being avail-
In just over a month we will be home for a visit and Mark plans to fit in some ice time. We have heard rumours of a hockey league in Nassau and if this is true and Mark is able to link up with them, I think we may just have found ‘our paradise’.
Leafs falling again
Last week’s firing of Toronto Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle came as a bit of a surprise to many. For me, I was just surprised it didn’t happen last summer.
I haven’t been a Carlyle fan since the night two seasons ago when I watched him leave Mikhail Grabovski on the bench during a shoot out that went to 9 shooters before they lost. I said then that there is no room in the game to hold grudges against certain players to the detriment of the team.
Last year’s collapse out of a playoff position after sitting near the top of the standings all season really sealed it for me and I really thought that one of Brendan Shanahan’s first actions would be the firing that finally occurred last week.
As much as it pains this old-time hockey fan to say it, the old style of coaching employed by Carlyle just doesn’t cut it in today’s NHL.
I despise the analytics approach to the game but it certainly plays itself out that way.
No longer can the Leafs continue to be out-shot every game and produce a winning record.
Their chances at a playoff spot this year rests solely on the shoulders of Shanahan, who can orchestrate trades to improve this team and who can motivate interim coach Peter Horachek into getting this ship righted.
It’s been 47 years since anyone in a Leafs uniform
sipped from the Stanley Cup. I always said they would again in my lifetime, but I’m getting older by the minute and this team is still spinning its wheels after a decade of frustration and futility.
Meanwhile, the Canadiens and Red Wings sit comfortably in the post-season year after year. Oh, the abuse I have to put up with!
Every year I’m cautiously optimistic, and every year I find myself disappointed. This year, it appears, will be no different. Gone are those glory days of Keon, Mahovlich, Sittler or MacDonald. Even those special years of Gilmour, Clark and Joseph.
The nucleus here seems to be solid but there doesn’t seem to be that breakout player and there most certainly is no leadership.
For the last few years, the Leafs have been fairly quiet at trade deadline but something tells me this year will be different.
Well, one can only hope.
Expert Panel
looking at potential for new birthing model
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Queen’s University and Kingston General Hospital, Co-Chair, Maternal Newborn Advisory Committee for the Provincial Council of Maternal-Child Health
• Dr. Glenn Bartlett, Executive Director, Windsor Essex Community Health Centre
• Bruce Krauter, Chief, Essex Windsor EMS
• Vicki VanWagner, RM, PhD, Associate Professor, Ryerson University (Staff Midwife), Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto
• Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Leamington, B.A. LL.B.
• Dr. Robert Page, M.D., C.C.F.P., former Chief of Staff Leamington District Memorial Hospital, Primary Care Physician – City Centre Health Care
• Lily Hiebert Rempel, B.N.R.N., Southwest Ontario Low German Program Networker/ Coordinator – based in Kitchener
• Camila Alves, B.A., M.A., Public Diversity Educator, Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex Council
• Susan Kwolek, BScN, MHSc, CHE, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mackenzie Health, Richmond Hill, Ontario
• Cheryl Deter, RN, Acting Chief Nursing Executive, Vice-President Patient Services, Leamington District Memorial Hospital
• Dr. Shobhana J. Patel, MD, FRCSC Obstetrician/Gynecologist, President of Professional Staff, Windsor Regional Hospital
• Judy Rogers, RM, MA, Associate Professor Midwifery Education Program, Ryerson University
In addition to panel members, there are local professionals who are on a consultation list.
Mental health seminars for parents and caregivers
The Greater Essex County District School Board, JEAP, Leamington District Memorial Hospital, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Maryvale are teaming up to present a series of free mental health seminars to parents and caregivers, “Self Harm As A (Unhealthy) Coping Strategy for Parents and Youth: Parenting in 2015”.
Alan Goyette, Social Work and Attendance Counsellor with the GECDSB, will present the first topic in the series, “Non Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI)”, on Wednesday, January 21 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Roma Club of Leamington.
More and more children and youth are turning to selfharming behaviours in order to deal with stress. Mr. Goyette’s discussion includes information about how parents can recognize what is happening, understand why it is happening and, most importantly, how to deal with it.
The evening will include question and answer period, community resources, contact information, refreshments and door prizes.
Those interested in attending are asked to please RSVP to www.tinyurl.com/riskybehaviours. For more information call Trish Del Papa at 519-255-3200 ext. 10393.
Upcoming seminars are Parenting in a High Stress Society in February, and The Anxiety Tool Box in March.
Discussing cuts at LDMH
The Ontario Health Coalition, Leamington Health Coalition and Save OB Leamington are holding a public meeting to stop the closure of the obstetrics unit and save hospital services at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
The meeting will be held Tuesday, January 20 at 7 p.m. at Leamington District Secondary School (Gym #2). Speakers include: Natalie Mehra, Executive Director, Ontario Health Coalition; Andrea Cassidy, Midwifery Collective of Essex County; Frank Cinicolo, Ontario Nurses Association; Michael Hurley, Ontario Council of Hospital Unions/CUPE; Ken Lewenza, Unifor; and Save OB Leamington.
Pedestrian fatality in Leamington
The Leamington OPP is investigating a fatal crash involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian.
On Sunday, Jan. 11 at approximately 8:00 p.m., a 54-year-old Leamington man was walking northbound on Fox Street in Leamington near Askew Street when he was struck by a northbound Chev Cavalier being driven by an 18-yearold Leamington man.
The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where he died of the injuries he sustained at the crash.
Leamington OPP took the driver of the Chev Cavalier into custody.
The intersection of Fox and Askew was closed while Essex County OPP Technical Traffic investigators were on the scene. The intersection re-opened at 12:30 a.m.
The driver has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death.
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Fourth year for charity volleyball tourney
In 2011, Ryan Whittle, Karen Repko and Leasa Barkovsky decided to organize a fun charity volleyball tournament to brighten up the dreary winter months.
“I can’t believe it will be our fourth, and that we have raised over $10,000 to date and collected tons of items for the food bank. Not bad for three friends who simply wanted to have a fun day of volleyball and raise some awareness for the great work done within the community,” stated Barkovsky.
This year’s one-day tournament is on Saturday, February 28. Games are played at Queen of Peace, Cardinal Carter Secondary School and The Leamington Kinsmen Recreational Complex (Sherk Centre). Registration is at 8:30 at Cardinal Carter with the tourney starting at 9 a.m. and running until 5 p.m.
The tournament is split into two divisions - recreational and competitive, all co-ed, 6 on 6 format with a minimum of two females on the court at all times. Registration is $200 per team along with food or non-perishable item donation (before Feb. 11) and $240 (after Feb. 11) per team with food or non-perishable item donation. Cheques should be made payable to: Annual Charity Volleyball Tournament. A tax receipt for partial registration fee will be issued from ACCESS, if requested. All proceeds from the tournament go to the Leamington Food Bank and ACCESS.
Jeff Meyer of Leamington built his first snowman of the year on Friday morning after snowfall blanketed the area throughout the evening on Thursday, Jan. 8. Meyer has created a wide variety of snow sculptures out of the white stuff and last year his yard was home to many different forms. The snow last week inspired him to build a replica of one of the Minions from Despicable Me.
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The Leamington Food Bank relies on local weekly church food drives and other donations to keep the pantry stocked and feed about 500 families a month. This time of year is a challenging time for the local food bank and donations are greatly needed. Recommendations for food items include peanut butter, sugar, cereal, jam, crackers, pasta side dishes (Sidekicks), snack items, and family-sized soups. Non-perishable items include shampoo, socks (adult and children’s sizes), deodorant, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Access County Community Support Services (ACCESS) has been providing a range of social services programming since 1994 across the entire region, from Lakeshore to Leamington to Amherstburg. These include youth programs, leadership development and after school programs, housing and homelessness support, food security initiatives, a bicycle refurbishing social enterprise, and an Ontario Early Years Centre.
Registration forms are available from: Ryan Whittle (519) 999-0205, Ryan_Whittle@hotmail.com or Karen Repko (519) 733-4899, Krepko@mnsi.net
“We are fortunate that the participants have enjoyed the tournaments to date and the local and national vendors have donated items for the participants. It is always a great day,” stated Barkovsky.
15th annual Polar Bear Dip fast approaching
By Bryan Jessop
The region’s most frigid fundraiser will once again make a splash for two charitable causes.
Kingsville’s 15th annual Polar Bear Dip will take place at Cedar Island Beach starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 with a proceeds target of a ‘cool’ $100,000. Prior to the dip, registration, lunch, entertainment, awards and recognition will take place at Lakeside Pavilion. Registration opens at 11 a.m., followed by lunch and entertainment an hour later and awards/recognition at 12:15 p.m.
About 180 dippers and pledge collectors had signed up by late last week, although with two new teams stepping forward, the final number could reach about 200. The latter number would be consistent with the past few years in Kingsville, making the area’s Polar Bear Dip one of the largest in both funds raised and participant numbers throughout Canada.
Funds raised through this year’s dip will once again be split evenly between London, Ont.-based Childcan and ACCESS County Community Support Services. The former was established to raise money in support of families dealing with childhood cancer while the latter offers programs for Windsor and Essex County individuals and families facing economic difficulties and other challenges. Last year, the Kingsville Polar Bear Dip generated about $95,000 in funds for the two groups. To-date totals for the 2015 event have not yet been tabulated.
“It’s definitely a moving target,” said organizer Kim Cavers. “A lot of dippers are telling us that it’s been difficult (collecting donations) this year. We’re not sure if it’s because of Heinz closing or what other factors there might be, but it has been tougher for the past few years.”
A committee of five members begins preparing for each Polar Bear Dip in September of the previous year, although meetings begin as early as March — two months after the most recent annual fundraiser. Participants can sign up and register as late as the morning of the event, although each dipper is asked to raise a minimum of $100.
First-time Polar Bear Dip participants this year will include Leamington District Memorial Hospital CEO Terry Shields and Dr. Atif Chowdhry, the latter a long-time financial supporter of the event and Rotary Club member who invited Cavers to speak at the group’s first regular meeting of the new year.
“We’re thrilled to have Terry Shields and Dr. Chowdhry join us in the dip this year,” Cavers said. “I’ve been after well-known members of the community to take part for years. It’s great to have them involved.”
Anyone interested in signing up for the Polar Bear Dip prior to Jan. 24 can contact ACCESS’s Michelle Findlay at 519-733-8983, extension 21.
Over the years, many local families have formed teams in support of young relatives who have been diagnosed with or treated for cancer. Cavers’ son is a cancer survivor while two existing teams have been formed in memory of childhood cancer patients who have since passed on.
The top fundraising team will be treated to a dinner catered by Just Jeff’s Gourmet Express — the same business
providing dinner to the following Evening of Fire and Ice. The top prize will feature a free trip to anywhere in North America covered by Air Canada while a package from Southland Travel will be the second prize. Other prizes will include overnight stays courtesy of the Hill ‘N Dale Inn and L’il Heart and Soul Inn. Dippers who raise $1,000 or more will have a ticket entered into the draw.This year’s Evening of Fire and Ice at the pavilion will feature live music from The Sellouts. Tickets can be purchased by dippers and all other members of the public by contacting Findlay at ACCESS.
For more information on the Kingsville Polar Bear Dip, Childcan and ACCESS, visit the website www.polarbeardip2015.kintera.org.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Unexpected news excites you, Aries. Even though you're not yet sure if the news is good or bad, you have high hopes that positive information is on the way.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, you have an abundance of energy and you have to find a way to harness it for the greater good. Find a new hobby or volunteer for a local project.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Now is not a good time to make significant financial decisions, Gemini. You have to make changes when the time is right, and you will know when that day arrives.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, your mood is uplifting to those around you. Maintain this optimistic outlook in the weeks ahead, and good fortune is bound to come your way.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, don't be afraid to accept a helping hand at work. Seek help from others if no offers are immediately forthcoming. Explore all of your networking possibilities.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Keep an extra-sharp mind this week, Virgo, as there isn't anything you cannot accomplish if you put your mind to it. Try tackling those big projects that you have been avoiding.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, a problem with no obvious solution has you seeing both sides of the argument. Dwell on things for a little while longer, and the solution will eventually come to you.
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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, you are planning some big moves and you are bound to have a number of supporters behind you. Others want you to succeed so take an opportunity and run with it.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Take extra care with projects at work, Sagittarius. A difficult problem may arise, and a careful approach to the tasks at hand can help you nip that problem in the bud.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, you will forge a new relationship this week, and it may lead to a solid friendship that lasts a number of years. Feelings are bound to get more intense.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
This is a great week for brainstorming, Aquarius. Once you have a few solid ideas, put your plans into motion. At least one should pan out quite well.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Someone is trying to steer you in one direction, Pisces. Politely decline if that direction is the opposite of what you want to do.
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OBITUARY
Guido Pannunzio
Guido Pannunzio, 89 years. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Guido was born on February 8, 1925 in Villa Canale, Italy, and passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in the arms of his loving family.
Devoted husband for over 51 years to Elisa (DiLaudo). Loving father to Laurie Ricci and husband Frank, Joanne DeSantis and husband Tony, Lena West and husband Troy. Predeceased by son-in-law Wayne Potter. Cherished and proud Nonno (Tato) of Andrea, Nicole, Daria, Jessica, Derek, Thomas and Danica. Beloved son of the late Antonio and Aquilina Pannunzio. Dear brother of the late Fred Pannunzio (Nina), Mary VanOirschot (late Neil), Flora DiLaudo (late Filip), Perry Pannunzio (Peggy). Adored uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Special brother-in-law of the late Albina Sabelli (late Enrico), Vincenzo DiLaudo (Giovanna). Also remembered by his brothers and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews in Italy, Argentina and Germany.
Guido was a founding member of the Leamington Roma Club. He was one of the earliest greenhouse growers in Essex County. He had a love for reading and sharing his knowledge with others.
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.
Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk St., Leamington, on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 10 a.m. Entombment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery followed. Fr. Patrick Beneteau officiated.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made by cheque to the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation or to the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation (Hospice) would be appreciated.
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Kaspar Merle
Kaspar Merle, 95 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2015.
Beloved husband of Magdalena for 65 years. Dear father of Frank and wife Rosemarie. Loving grandfather of Christian. Dear brother of Lena Kuhn, and predeceased by two brothers, Anton and Michael. Kaspar retired from the H.J. Heinz Co. after 25 years of dedicated service.
At Kaspar’s request, cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetic Society.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Rob Tiessen
Rob Tiessen, 60 years, passed away suddenly, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Loving father to Shawn (Karen Gorham) and Vicky Eagen (Jonathan). Loving Opa to four grandchildren. Dear brother to Elsie Janzen (George), Irene Epp (Jake), John (the late Irene), the late Sophie Wiens (Vic), Martin (Suzanne), the late Nick (Miriam), Margaret Smith (Gord), the late Louise Schiller (Helmut), Erwin (Ruth), Walt (Bev) and Ed (Jane). Dear stepson of Olga Tiessen. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service to celebrate Rob’s life was held from Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 11 a.m. Pastor Ruth Boehm and Erwin Tiessen officiated.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Windsor/Essex Hospital Foundation/Cardiac Care. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Abram Froese
Abram Froese of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, January 11, 2015 in his 77th year.
OBITUARY
Robert Wallingford Sr.
Robert Joseph Wallingford Sr., 55 years, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 11, 2015.
Husband of Anna (Knelsen) Froese and the late Margaretha (Knelsen) Froese (2001). Dear father of Helena Thiessen and husband Peter, Abe and wife Maria, Elizabeth Thiessen and husband Abram, Margaret Thiessen and husband Abe, Katharina Peters and husband Wilmer, Trudy Unger and husband Abe, Anna Unger and husband Corny, Henry Froese and wife Eva, Eva Kornelsen and husband Brian, Agatha Dueck and husband Garland, Maria Penner and husband Elmer, Susie Fehr and husband Conroy, Nettie Zacharius and husband Frank. Stepfather of Frank Neufeld and wife Susanna, Elizabeth Froese and husband George, Trudy Rempel and husband Bill, Anna Neufeld and husband Peter, Abe Neufeld and wife Lisa, Peter Neufeld and wife Nancy, John Neufeld and wife Annie, Jacob Neufeld and wife Nancy. Dear brother of Henry Froese, Peter Froese, John Froese (Anna), Cornelius Froese (Elizabeth), Dave Froese (Anna) and Helena Knelsen. Also survived by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, on June 13, 1938, son of the late Heinrich and Helena (Peters) Froese.
Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer, on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
The funeral service will be held at the Bradley Street Church of God, John St. S., Aylmer, on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Aylmer Cemetery. Share memories or condolences at kebbelfuneralhome.com
CARD OF THANKS
Annie Fulmer and Families would like to extend their deepest gratitude during their time of sorrow. Presence and words from family and friends show us how special Jim was to many. Words cannot sufficiently express our appreciation for the compassionate care given by the hospitals and staff. Thank you to Kevin Reid and the staff of Reid Funeral Home for the unending support given in honouring Jim.
Beloved husband of the late Gail (2005). Loving father of Tanya and Dennis, Jennifer, Michelle and George, Robert and Holly, and grandfather of Sydney, Georgie, Lydia, John, Addison, Lucas and Toby. Dear son of Josephine King and George Wallingford. Dear brother of Robin and Joe Wickham, David and Denise Wallingford, the late Diane Woltz and the late Wendy Southwell. Robert will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and brother-in-law Wayne Fangeat.
Robert was a longtime employee at H.J. Heinz.
Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service to celebrate Robert’s life held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Michael Sealy officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the charity of your choice.
Friends may share memories or make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Naples Bantam girls make semi-finals in
Windsor tourney
The Naples Pizza Southpoint Bantam Stars travelled to Windsor this past weekend to take part in the Windsor Wild Girls Hockey Tournament.
The Stars opened the tourney shutting out Stoney Creek 2-0, with Kaylie Goodchild getting the MVP for her hard work and two-way play. Goals were scored by Brienne Mastronardi and Kate Derbyshire. The shutout went to Erica Taylor who also had an awesome game.
The second game against LaSalle Gold was close till the end, with the Stars winning 2-1. Scoring was by Brienne Mastronardi and Mackenzie Church who scored her first goal of the season. MVP went to Mackenzie for her valiant effort and goal.
In the final game of the round robin the Stars played the tough Lakeshore white team. Lakeshore opened the scoring early but the Stars would not quit, scoring 3 goals with 5 minutes left in the third period. Goal scorers were
Ryan Tilson of
and John Cabrak led the Lions with 10 points apiece.
Connie Wiebe, Hannah Chacko and Kelsey Almasi who got the open netter. MVP went to Connie Wiebe for her leadership and scoring lead.
The semi-finals found the Stars playing the Burlington Cuddas. The Stars came out strong and Kelsey Almasi scored a goal late in the second period. However, the steady pace of the Cuddas proved to be too much and they scored three unanswered goals to win the game 3-1. MVP went to Kelsey Almasi for her tremendous effort and opening the scoring with a great goal.
The Cougars’ Bobby Gould performs a layup during a WECSSAA Tier II senior boys basketball match against L’Essor Thursday, Jan. 8 at Cardinal Carter. The Cougars led 28-16 at halftime and cruised to a 64-35 win. Offensively, they were led by Sheldon Foldesi with 23 points while Gould and Alex Goncalves chipped in with 11 each.
the Lions makes his way around a General Amherst defender during a Thursday, Jan. 8 WECSSAA Tier II senior boys basketball game at LDSS. The efficient Bulldog offense took control from early on en route to a 56-27 win over Leamington. Mojtabo Mehry
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DALE BUTLER’S LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH COFFEE HOUSE
FRIDAY, January 30th at 7:00 p.m. at The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place
Dale Butler’s Last Friday of the Month Coffee House is actually taking place the last Friday of the month in January. The coffee house is so much more than a bunch of people singing. It is part Yuk Yuk’s meets the Grand Old Oprey. In other words, the jokes, the camaraderie, and the positive vibes are just as much a part of the evening as the music.
December’s coffee house turned out to be a lovely Christmas concert where people didn’t want to leave. David and Sharon Light will host the January show with the help of many marvelous musicians.
It looks as if this January is going to be a cold one. By the end of the month, get rid of that cabin fever and come to The Bank Theatre, Friday, January 30th. at 7:00 p.m. The coffee house will be sure to warm you up. Donations are welcome.
QUEEN MILLI OF GALT
Playwright Gary Kirkham
Director Rick Taves
The five actors in Queen Milli of Galt were given the Christmas season off, and now rehearsals are going full steam ahead in January. There is something special about a play based on actual events. Just look at the line-up of Oscar-nominated films. About half are based on true stories. It is especially satisfying when that actual event upon which the play is based took place in Canada. Here is a very short description of the play. In l972, the Duke of Windsor died. Two weeks later, a tombstone appeared in a cemetery in Galt, Ontario, engraved with these words: Millicent Milroy, wife of Edward V111, Duke of Windsor. We return to 1919 to explore what may have happened in Galt that autumn. It is part comedy, part history, but totally entertaining.
Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. DRESS REHEARSAL (open to the public on a pay as you can basis)
Friday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March l at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15 adults and seniors; $10 students Tickets are always available at the door one half hour before the performance. Further information concerning tickets outlets will be forth coming.
Novice AEs faced South Kent Lightning at home on Sunday.
Novice AEs take on Lightning
On Sunday afternoon, Jan. 11, the Scotia Bank Southpoint Capitals Novice AE team took on the South Kent Lightning on home ice at the Unico arena.
The Caps dominated the first period with great defence from Megan Derbyshire and Matteo Pereira as they blocked numerous shots. Nicholas Mastromatteo, Abby Mazzella and Evan Tavares dug deep and took several shots on South Kent but had no luck reaching the back of the net. With a minute left in the period, the South Kent Lightning was able to sneak one past the Caps and get the first goal of the game. In the second period the Caps were on fire! Nathan Omar
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ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE'S DRINKING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance), 171 Erie St. N.
MONDAY, JANUARY 19 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge.
MONDAY, JANUARY 19Kingsville Horticultural Society meeting, 7:00 p.m., Unico Community Centre, 37 Beech St. E., Kingsville. Light refreshments. Visitors always welcome.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21Leamington Horticultural Society's monthly general meeting, 7:30 p.m., Leamington United Church. Speaker: Gerry Hansen of Oak Farms. Topic: “Care of House Plants and Indoor Gardening”. Attendance is free. Guests welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For further info call Ken Clark 519-325-0769.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21Writers Salon II meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., starting Wed. Jan. 21. Workshop is for both established
and aspiring writers to meet and share under the guidance of Windsor writer Paul Vasey. The program is free and is held at the Kingsville Public Library, 40 Main. St. W. Writers will learn how to improve their work and share information about editing and publishing. For more info contact info@acwr.net or 519-252-2787.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28Concerned about Lyme? Sun County Lyme Awareness Support Group first general meeting at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, at 6:30 p.m. Learn how Lyme affects our area.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 - Merlin United Church Apple Pie Fundraiser. Pies are being made on Thursday, January 29 at Merlin Community Hall. $8.00 each ~ ready to be baked or frozen. Pies will be available for pickup at the hall between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Contact Ruth Haddock at 519-689-4953 to place your order.
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and Chase Simpson worked hard to get the puck to Owen Pimentel who scored his first goal of the season. Tyler Franklin won the majority of the face-offs while his linemates Mateo Santos and Luca Rino scored for the Caps. The Caps’ Owen Pimentel had a breakaway and scored a shorthanded goal.
The third period saw the Caps get a couple of chances early, but it was the Lightning that scored halfway through the period when they found their way to the net on a rush and the Caps were unable to contain the rebound. Hayden Epplett and Kaleb Jardim played great defensively, while Jack Thomas was solid between the pipes deflecting pucks from every angle.
The South Kent Lightning fought back hard and scored 3 more goals. The Caps came back with some pressure and opportunities to close the gap, especially in the last 5 minutes; however, the Lightning did a good job of keeping the scoring zone protected and limiting any second chances.
Rhine Danube bowling scores
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores.
Games Over 200: John Fittler 231, Willy Fittler 234-202, Ernie Purr 213202, Ozzie Wolf 202-237, Manfred Dickau 211, Aaron Dickau 203-210, Heinz Kosempel 206, Chris Kos-
empel 214-211, Alex Smith 206, Mauro Paglione 204. Series Over 550: Willy Fittler 604, Ernie Purr 588, Ozzie Wolf 599, Manfred Dickau 565, Aaron Dickau 606, Heinz Kosempel 561, Chris Kosempel 596. High Handicap Games: John Fittler 300, Ozzie Wolf 287, Willy Fittler 278. High Handicap Series: Karl Wachholz 766, John Fittler 756, Manfred Dickau 751.
Standings: Rhine 12, Weil’s 10, Unico 9, Fittler Farms 5, Dickau’s 4, Taki’s 2.
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Not so hot for teacher
If you’re reading this column on its date of publication, you’ll be less than two weeks away from a date that is synonymous with introducing the world to greatness — January 26. On that particular day of the year in 1955, hard rock guitar virtuoso Edward Van Halen was born — yes, he hits the big 6-0 this year. Precisely six years later, Phyllis Leone Hockin gave birth to Wayne Gretzky.
Oddly enough, the two have more in common than a mere birthdate. Yes, they’re both often the first names fans of their respective professions think of when someone asks “who was the best EVER?”
But wait, there’s more.
Both, according to many experts, are less than outstanding leaders in their fields. Van Halen is reputed to be a lousy guitar teacher because of an alleged lack of patience with students who couldn’t catch on to new techniques as quickly as he did before he and his drumming brother Alex formed the band Mammoth (later rebranded “Van Halen”). Nope, most do not master eight-finger tapping and sweep picking overnight.
It’s also my understanding that he can’t read so much as a note of sheet music.
Gretzky’s shortcomings as coach of the Phoenix Coyotes are more well known. From 2005-09, he logged a record of 143 wins, 161 losses and 24 overtime losses for a winning percentage of .474 as the desert team’s bench boss — proof positive that being a great player does not immediately translate into being a great coach.
That’s not to say that being born on Jan. 26 doesn’t mean you’ll never be a great leader — others who’ve celebrated birthdays three weeks and five days into the new year have included legendary professional soccer coaches/managers Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers and WWII American army general Douglas MacArthur. I can only assume many an aspiring actor were mentored by Hollywood icon and political activist Paul Newman (who played Charleston Chiefs player/coach Reggie Dunlop in ‘Slap Shot’) — also born Jan. 26.
A friend and I got into a debate over the importance of a talented coach several years ago while watching Hockey Night In Canada. Commentators were discussing the success of Scotty Bowman while he was on his way to leading the Detroit Red Wings to a Stanley Cup in 1997. My friend suggested that he was overrated, explaining that the average chimpanzee could lead teams loaded with such abundances of talent to more or less the same degree of success.
I had to disagree. Could an “average” coach lead an expansion team to the Stanley Cup final in each of its first three years of existence? Sure, those St. Louis Blues were collectively swept 12-0 and they represented a division made ENTIRELY of expansion teams, but it seems to me it would take a bit more than luck to send all five of their fellow newbies packing for three consecutive years. While watching a game, it takes a very knowledgeable fan of any sport to identify the strategies that a team develops during practices (I’d love to say I can instantly identify the torpedo system when it’s put to use, but alas, I cannot). Being the fastest and strongest players out there will always help your team’s cause, but without some clever planning to put it all together, you’ve usually got a group of individuals running amok like
chickens with their heads cut off. There are a wide variety of ‘systems’ in hockey for example that must be custom fit to the players you’ve got on your roster. A reasonable balance of speed, strength, dexterity, passing accuracy and an ability to ‘read’ the play can make the difference between a serious playoff run and establishment as an also-ran for pretty much any team.
This is why I give Habs coach Michel Therrien the benefit of the doubt when he shuffles his lines like a blackjack dealer who just pounded back a case of Red Bull. It drives me crazy as a fan, but the guy certainly devotes a lot of attention to what’s going on with his team both during and between games. So much so in fact that he doesn’t even know with whom Montreal shares the Atlantic group. When asked if he thinks the Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning have developed a rivalry, he more or less answered by saying that it’s hard to imagine a rivalry between two teams that aren’t in the same division. A lot of coaches say they don’t pay much attention to what’s going on in the standings, but this guy is obviously one who means it. While the Habs and Bolts SHOULDN’T be in the same division, they are in fact co-Atlantic adversaries.
On the topic of coaches, I was caught by surprise when the Leafs handed Randy Carlyle his pink slip earlier this month. With a record of 91-78-19 behind the Leafs bench and the only coach to lead them to the playoffs since the lockout, he wasn’t exactly the worst coach they’ve ever had. Had the regular season ended the day he was let go, Toronto would have nabbed one of the two available wildcard spots.
In many cases — including Carlyle’s, as far as I’m concerned — firing the coach is the general manager’s method of choice for delivering a wake-up call to the players. It’s a cold-hearted way of doing business, but such is life in professional team sports. Personally, if I were the GM of a professional team, I’d do some brainstorming to think of another means of getting the message across. How many times have you seen a coaching change accomplish next to nothing in an attempt to ‘right the ship’? Frequently, I’m sure. More often than not, it’s probably a blow to locker room morale more than anything else.
I guess every pro sports coach knows that scapegoat is one of the titles he inherits the moment the ink of his signature dries on his contract. Players pass the puck, GMs pass the buck.
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Cougars caged by Rebels
By Bryan Jessop
for the Cardinal Carter boys hockey team, as the Riverside Rebels skated away to an 8-2 victory against the hosts at Heinz Arena.
The Wednesday, Jan. 7 Cullen Conference game was the first of the new year for both teams. As both teams returned from a break of precisely three weeks, Cougars head coach Ted Wigfield didn’t accept the 21-day idle period as an excuse for the game’s outcome.
“We just didn’t come out to play today,” he said. “There was no heart out there. We made a bit of an effort in the third, but it was
too far gone by then.”
The game was still within the Cougars’ reach by the end of the first, as a Rebels goal by Jake Jubenville was the only mark on the scoresheet through the opening 15 minutes. Cougars’ goalie Brandon Lavidan lost sight of a rebound that Jubenville buried with a wrist shot after roughly three minutes of play.
The Rebels’ offensive broke loose in the second, adding another four goals over a span of about fourand-a-half minutes. Jason Hawes, Jack White, Devon Magone, and Tyler Beneteau accounted for the period’s even-strength tallies. Alexs Stankovic made the
score 6-0 with the game’s first power play marker, tapping the puck into the net from point blank at ice level after a complex passing play eluded Cougar defenders.
Cardinal Carter’s first of the game was also scored during a man advantage. Ninety-three seconds after the sixth Riverside goal, Luc Ribble slammed a rebounding puck over the goal line from the left side of the net during a scramble in front of Derion Ducedre’s net. Gerrid LaSala and Noah Feurth were credited with assists.
The Cougars struck again 25 seconds into the third frame, when Ribble took a forward pass from LaSala and set loose a wrist shot
into the top left corner of the Riverside net during the ensuing breakaway. Dan Metcalfe also assisted.
Magone replied with his second of the day 48 seconds later, somehow finding a puck-sized gap from the short side at close range.
The Rebels’ Scott Glover finished the scoring with a shot that Lavidan partially intercepted with his glove, only to allow the puck to slowly bounce into the net.
The game came to an end with the curfew buzzer sounding at the 1:46 mark.
“The guys we expect to be out there didin’t step up today at all,” said Wigfield. “Lavidan played well, but our youngest guys are still a long way from being able to play at this level.”
The Cougars’ record fell to 0-6-1 with the loss — the fifth time this season the opposition has scored seven goals or more.
The Cougars next game was played on home ice against the second-place Lajeunesse Royals Monday, Jan. 12. Lajeunesse won the game by a score of 3-1. LaSala brought Cardinal Carter to within a goal late in the second period with a wrist shot that found the top left corner of the Royals’ net, but two goals by Kyle Fockens was more than enough to secure the Lajeunesse victory.
The next game for the Cougars will be a rematch against their Leamington rivals Monday, Jan. 19 starting at 3 p.m.
Cougars netminder Branden Lavidan faces a shot from Riverside’s Tyler Beneteau during a WECSSAA boys hockey game at Heinz Arena Wednesday, Jan. 7. Lavidan made the same, but the Rebels went on to win 8-2.
Cougars Hockey Action
Left: Gioia Diciocco of the Cougars races toward the Essex net with the puck during a WECSSAA Tier II girls hockey game Thursday, Jan. 8 at Unico Arena. The Cougars held on for a 3-2 win to officially finish 2014 and start 2015 with victories.
Right: The Cougar’s Alessia Quenneville is chased by an Essex forward as she carries the puck through the corner to the left of her team’s net during a WECSSAA Tier II girls hockey game. (Story on page 23)
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The family of the late Kevin Michael “Mike” Ascott wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude...
To: Todd McVicar (aka Splat). On Saturday, December 27, 2014, you opened Splat’s Sidestreet Pub to honour Michael. The response was simply out of this world. People of every age came to support us.
To: Jen Knight’s Tribute - “Sing to the Sky”. As always you went above and beyond. You truly have the voice of an angel.
To: The Musical Guests - Bobcat (aka Bobby & Catrina), Jared, Sheila, Travis, Chris (and any others). A huge pat on the back for an outstanding job.
To: Elite Media Works (Blaine Hildebrand) for the posters and guitar cutouts.
To: Splat’s Staff - “Thank You” just doesn’t seem enough.
To: Everyone who came to support us - you truly touched us. It was a glorious night and will be remembered and carried in our hearts forever.
From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You.
Cindy & Darcy Quick
Kevin & Brenda Ascott
Big Brother Jesse and Youngins, Jared, Travis & Becca
memory of a loving son, husband, father and grandfather
29, 1938 - January 10, 2014
Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure. Loving you always, Forgetting you never.
Love Mom, Pat, Bill & Kathy, Joe, Darren & Rae, Dan, Gary & Stacia.
Team Alles was the winners of the Wal-Martian
this past
Bonspiel
held
Leamington.
Thank You
David and Autumn Albury would like to thank all of their family and friends who came to their 70th Wedding Anniversary Open House. They would like to send a special thank you to the Leamington Legion, Branch 84 for hosting, and to Karen, Bill, Mabel and the Ladies Auxiliary for all of their help. Thank you for being there to share our special day.
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of a dear nephew and cousin, in God’s loving care since January 16, 2004
Gone from our sight, But never our memories. Gone from our touch, But never our hearts.
Louise and Bob Cornies andFamily
IN MEMORIAM
Polly Gow
January 17th, 2014
In God’s garden up above, Stands a rose we dearly love. We miss you in so many ways, We miss the things you used to say. And when old times we do recall, That’s when we miss you most of all.
Love Cec, Dean & Liz, Diane & Rob, Adele, Shannon & Andrew, Jessica and Brent
In loving memory of
15, 2012
We miss you more than anyone knows. As time goes by the emptiness grows. We laugh, we talk, We play our part, But behind our smiles are broken hearts.
Sadly missed by Mom, Dad and Rylee
Bonspiel
at the Sun Parlour Curling Club
weekend in
From left to right are Rob Bigley (lead), Lou Ann Bigley (second), Janan Alles (vice) and Kevin Alles (skip).
WFS Bantams have great weekend
On Saturday the Southpoint WFS Bantams travelled to Essex to play Essex #11. The WFS team battled hard trying to continue goalie Tyler Dibbley’s shutout streak of 6 straight games.
In the first period Tyler Blake hammered a goal top shelf, assisted by the unselfish Derrick Antunes and Matthew Durocher (standing his ground in front of the net ).
The second period was quiet until Derrick Antunes carried the puck through the neutral zone, accepting a pass from Tyler Blake and Austin Tiessen, finally to pull the tender to the right and patiently find the five-hole. The goal was priceless and pretty to watch.
The third period was eventful in penalty minutes, yet slow on the goal clock.
The final score was 2-0 for Windsor Factory Supply. A stellar game was played by the defense Jordan Blake, Austin Tiessen, Ely Brian and Brock Siddall.
Sunday evening Southpoint laced them up again to host the Tilbury #8 team.
The old adage “all good things come to an end” came true when Tilbury struck first, breaking goalie Tyler Dibbley’s shutout streak of 6 straight games. Congratulations Tyler.
Southpoint responded with the next 7 goals. The first goal was from Derrick Antunes, assisted by Mathew Durocher and Austin Tiessen. Thirty seconds later, the second goal was by Dante Butera, assisted by Derrick Antunes and Caeden Hutnik. Goal #3 came from Caeden Hutnik with certainty, as he hammered in a slap shot while sitting on the goalie’s door step, assisted by Butera and Antunes. The next goal was from Derrick Antunes as he accepted a rebound from Butera’s shot and assisted by a beautiful pass from Jordan Blake. Goal #5 was impressive as the Magician Ely Brian undressed the defense, skating around several players to find the top of the net, assisted by Donnie Pardo and Antunes. Next was a goal by Derrick Antunes (a hat trick) who was in front of the net and
chipped the puck in from Austin Tiessen’s rocket shot from the point. The final goal was from a dedicated Matthew Durocher, assisted by Austin Tiessen and Trevor Dyck, who worked hard to free the puck and challenged the Tilbury defense. It was a great weekend for the WFS Bantams.
Peewee girls play in Windsor Wild tournament
The Community Muffler Peewee girls team played in the Windsor Wild tournament over the weekend.
In their first game on Friday night they were matched up against LaSalle Black. Even though Southpoint kept much of the play in the LaSalle end, the first period ended scoreless.
Midway through the second period, the Stars’ Alexa Taylor, with an assist from Halle Debono, hammered a loose puck into the net.
The Stars took that 1-0 lead into the third period and Alyssa Lamb added to the lead with a goal at the start of the period. Assists were given to Bridgette Klassen and Alexa.
The Stars were in fairly good shape until LaSalle scored 2 goals in the middle of the period. The pressure was on and 45 seconds after LaSalle’s second goal Alyssa carried the puck on her own into the LaSalle end and fired it into the top corner.
The Stars won the game 3-2.
The second game saw the Peewees take on Mooretown. The Stars played solid hockey, moving the puck around in the offensive end, but Mooretown still managed to score a goal in the second period.
Southpoint put the puck in early in the third. The shot was made by Alexa Taylor and assists came from Bridgette Klassen and Abbey Brissette.
The game ended 1-1 and Courtney Jeffery, playing goal, came close to a shutout.
At this point the Stars were hoping for a Wild card spot but they needed a win against Tecumseh Orange. Unfortunately Tecumseh’s speed stymied the Stars and they gave up 7 goals to end the tournament.
The Community Muffler Peewee girls finished 1-1-1 and are looking forward to the playoff season.
For the third consecutive time, the Leamington Flyers narrowly denied surrendering a point to the Lambton Shores Predators.
Despite being outplayed through most of a Thursday, Jan. 8 contest at Heinz Arena, the eighth-place Predators again came up one goal shy of forcing overtime against the Flyers — this time in a 2-1 outcome. Lambton Shores led the game for more than 42 minutes before a persistent forward attack by the Flyers finally produced a game-tying marker.
Leamington’s offense generated countless quality scoring opportunities, but were consistently denied by key saves from Preds’ goalie Anthony Hurtubise and unlucky bounces that allowed the puck to skid or roll within scant inches of the visiting team’s net. The Flyers outshot their guests 51-18.
“We definitely had our chances,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “We had a lot of trouble finishing. There must have been six or seven shots that hit a post — we’re good at that. We were a bit rusty after the big holiday break, but we’re getting back into the swing of things again.”
Lambton’s Colin Burns was the only player from either side to find the back of the net through the opening 40 minutes. During a scramble a few feet in front of Trevor Wheaton’s crease, Burns sent an icelevel shot over the goal line during his team’s only full-length power play of the night.
Several Leamington forward rushes ended with shots striking posts or passes rolling undetected through Hurtubise’s crease, but the Flyers were held off the scoresheet until defenseman Ryan Muzzin wound up and blasted a loose puck from in the slot 4:10 into the third frame. Matthew Opblinger and Kyle Quick were credited with assists. On two occasions, veteran forward Chris Scott took
roughly half way through the third, a deflecting puck was finally redirected in the Flyers’ favour. Releasing a shot from the left of the Preds’ net, Opblinger looked on to watch his shot hit one of the Lambton goalie’s skates and change direction before sliding slower into the net. Blaine Bechard and Zack Guilbeault set up the game-winning tally.
Preds give Flyers a scare
By bryan jessop
Both Bechard and Muzzin returned for the previous game against the LaSalle Vipers after being sidelined by injuries about a month earlier — both made the most of their return, as Bechard has an assist in each of his last two games while Muzzin has scored a goal in each of the same two contests. Leamington’s defense has also been bolstered by the arrival of former London National Ryan Shipley. Shipley, who has OHL experience with the Ottawa 67’s and Niagara Ice Dogs, debuted with the Flyers during a Wednesday, Jan. 7 loss to the Vipers.
“It feels good to be here,” Shipley said following the 2-1 win against the Predators. “It’s a good-looking group here — these guys work hard and I like the speed. We came out a little slow tonight (Jan. 8) and we were a little rusty, but we battled back. We had a good third period to earn the two points.”
Muzzin and Alex Friesen gave Leamington a 2-0
vantage. Michael Barrett took the loss in net for Leamington. The Flyers’ next home game will be Thursday, Jan. 15 against LaSalle, where they’ll reveal their classic 1954-55 jerseys to be worn at home games for the remainder of the regular season. Opening faceoff will be at 7:10 p.m.
Rest of the West
The new year began with a 7-2 win for LaSalle against the St. Thomas Stars Friday, Jan. 2. Also that day, Sarnia tripled St. Marys 6-2. London routed Lambton Shores 7-1 the following day while Sarnia squeaked by Strathroy 2-1. Lambton Shores shocked Chatham with a 5-4 overtime win Jan. 4 while St. Thomas registered a 4-1 victory over St. Marys.
control of the puck and sprinted toward the Predators’ net with an opposing defenseman on his heels. The second incident was a near second-by-second replay of the first, with the Lambton Shores pursuer taking a minor penalty after Hurtubise made the save. Spectators demanded penalty shots in both incidents, but in each case had to settle for a twominute slashing call.
During a Leamington four-on-three power play
lead Jan. 7 in LaSalle at the first buzzer, but Daniel Beaudoin, Brendan Harrogate, Tyler Russell and Korey Morgan replied in the second for a 4-2 advantage. J.P. Grineau brought the Flyers to within a goal later in the second, but Morgan’s second of the game early in the third sealed the win for LaSalle. Both teams went zero for seven on the power play in a game that featured a fight-infested second period, with LaSalle carrying on to a 35-30 shots ad-
A Wednesday, Jan. 7 game in London between the Nationals and Sarnia Legionnaires was postponed by poor weather conditions.
St. Thomas again got the best of St. Marys Thursday in a 5-2 decision as LaSalle continued its hot streak with a 5-3 win over Sarnia.
On Friday, Chatham handed St. Marys a 8-3 loss, followed by a 10-1 win for Strathroy against Lambton Shores Saturday.
On Sunday, Chatham won 11-0 against St. Marys as Strathroy came out on top 5-4 against Lambton Shores.
Upcoming Home Games: thurs jan 15 vs lasalle 7:10PM thurs jan 22 vs ST. THOMAS 7:10PM
Upcoming away Games: sat jan 17 vs strathroy 7:30PM WED jan 21 vs LONDON 7:30PM
Predators’ goalie Anthony Hurtubise makes a save against Chris Scott of the Flyers as Lambton Shores defenseman Franco Sproviero crashes to the ice during a Thursday, Jan. 8 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. Leamington was held off the scoreboard for the first 40 minutes, but came back for a 2-1 regulation victory. (Sun photo)
Leamington goalie Trevor Wheaton smothers a loose puck near his crease during a Thursday, Jan. 8 GOJHL match at Heinz Arena. Wheaton stopped 17 of 18 shots in a 2-1 Flyers victory. (Sun photo)
The Cougars’ Mike Moavro eyes up a shot at the L’Essor basket during a WECSSAA Tier II junior boys basketball game at Cardinal Carter Thursday, Jan. 8. Les Aigles forced a 1919 tie at halftime, but the Cougars stepped up their efforts in the second half for a 49-37 victory. Ryan Raffoul led his team with 20 points while teammate Mark Jraiche added 13.
Southpoint Stars weekend recap
Sunday afternoon saw the Southpoint Stars hit the ice and kick off the start of the second half of the girls hockey season. Coming off of an exciting win in Essex on Saturday, the Community Trophy Southpoint Atom Stars battled the South County Girls from Kingsville. The Lady Stars played hard throughout this contest but Kingsville scored one goal in each period to win this game by a score of 3-0.
The Leamington Kinsmen Southpoint Intermediate Stars travelled to Chatham on Saturday night to battle the Outlaws. The Lady Stars came out flying and played hard all game, scoring in each of the three periods to notch a big 5-1 win. Abby Gualtieri led the attack scoring twice with single tallies by Kim Goyeau, Taylor Babkirk and Lea Marshall. Scoring the assists were Kayla Collison (2), Sydney Dries, Cristina Pearce, Marshall and Goyeau. Sunday afternoon saw the Chatham Outlaws travel to Leamington to complete the home and home series with the Leamington Kinsmen Southpoint Intermediate Stars. The Lady Stars gave a great effort scoring three unanswered goals en route to a big 3-0 win. Three different players did the scoring in this contest, Lea Marshall, Kim Goyeau and Kelsey Babkirk. A lone assist was notched by Kayla Collison. Shayna Augustine played absolutely amazing in both games recording yet another shutout in Sunday’s game.
The WFCU Southpoint Intermediate Stars played host to the Essex Thunder on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Stars played a very strong game throughout this exciting contest as they recorded a big 3-1 win. Southpoint’s goals were scored by Chelsea Hickson, Maddie Pardo and Kathryn Ciacelli. Stars assists were by Brooklyn Sarkis, Louise Lapain and Allison Chopchik.
The Lady Stars again got solid goaltending by Alyee Church as she played fantastic between the pipes for her team.
Brett Enns of the Lions takes hold of a rebound while being surrounded by General Amherst players during the first half of a WECSSAA Tier II junior boys basketball game at LDSS Thursday, Jan. 8. The Bulldogs led 32-21 at the half and came out on top by a final score of 59-34. Enns — who finished the first half with a threepoint buzzer beater from midcourt — led Leamington with 13 points.
Local school teams converge at LDSS tourney
By Bryan Jessop
Skills and thrills were the name of the game at a Leamington District Secondary School event established for its feeder schools.
The local Greater Essex County District School Board high school introduced its seventh Hockey Canada Skills Academy Classic Friday, Jan. 9, a floorball tournament complimented by activity stations to participating students. This year’s event drew 90 students representing Wheatley Area Public School, Margaret D. Bennie, East Mersea and Mt. Carmel Blytheswood. Teams representing Mill Street, Gore Hill and Queen Elizabeth had to withdraw from this year’s HCSC Classic prior to its arrival.
The floorball tournament drew nine teams for the boys division and six for the girls division, each named after a National Hockey League team. Round robin play for the gathering of mostly Grade 8 students — a few Grade 7s were thrown into the mix — was followed by semifinal and final ‘playoff’ contests.
Each team put three runners and a goalie on the floor with optional spares for 12-minute
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games. In the girls’ group, East Mersea won a close final against Margaret D. Bennie while Mt. Carmel Blytheswood defeated East Mersea in the boys title match. Winning teams were given a set of floorball sticks as prizes while each final also awarded a toque to team MVPs. All participating players also received ‘grab packs’ of LDSS wristbands, water bottles, tshirts and program brochures.
Between game activities included 15-minute sessions on a “Powermaster” muscle memory machine, Speed Stacks cup stacking, the pass rebounder, mini sticks, box hockey, an obstacle course, ping pong, slideboards and a Bosu Ball balance challenge. Each station was designed to help develop and improve hand-eye coordination, balance, speed, accuracy, strength or endurance.
Twenty-five LDSS students enrolled in the school’s Hockey Canada Skills Academy program volunteered their services to lead their elementary school guests through each station while Leadership Skills students officiated the four-and-a-half-hours of floorball games. The HCSA Classic began at LDSS in 2008 and has taken place each year since then with the exception of the strike action work stoppage year of 2012. On average, 10 hours of preevent preparation are invested in the tournament.
“It’s a lot of work, but preparing for it goes quicker every year,” said LDSS teacher and HCSA head operator Butch Rickeard.
At the end of the tournament, teams were also treated to a dinner compliments of the LDSS hospitality program.
Floorball, while similar to floor hockey, includes a number of differences compared to the more common version of the game. Floorball sticks are shorter than the floor hockey equivalents with thicker blades that feature blunt, rounded edges. Floorball uses a dense, plastic, dimpled ball similar to a whiffle ball. Advanced, adult players can shoot the denser version at speeds of up to 200 km/ hr while common whiffle balls can be shot at speeds of about 120 km/hr. Official floorball nets are slightly smaller than in hockey and goalies do not use sticks.
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Hockey players at all levels are playing floorball as a means of improving their stickhandling skills, as the design of the sticks calls for a more demanding skillset. The game is popular in European nations such as Sweden and Finland, where professional league games draw up to 20,000 spectators. The game will be introduced as an official Olympic sport in the year 2020.
While pushing is permitted, floorball rules do not allow full contact or stickto-stick interference.
“It’s very fast and safe,” Rickeard said.
Floorball’s required equipment list is a short one — only a stick, running shoes and typical gymnasium attire are needed. Goalies wear helmets, although runners do not require any head gear.
For more information on the sport of floorball, visit the International Floorball Federation’s website www. floorball.org.
Boys division teams from Wheatley Area Public School and Mt. Carmel Blytheswood go headto-head in the seventh Leamington District Secondary School Hockey Canada Skills Academy Classic floorball tournament Friday, Jan. 9. The event drew 15 teams and 90 students from the high school’s feeder schools. Participating students took part in a round robin floorball tournament and rotated through a variety of activities and stations designed to improve balance, handeye coordination and cardiovascular fitness. Mt. Carmel Blytheswood won the preliminary game 7-0.
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Flags double Sharks
By Bryan Jessop
Despite playing reasonably well in the first and third, the Wheatley Sharks found out the hard way that every ‘second’ counts.
A disastrous middle period led to an 8-4 defeat for the Sharks at the hands of the Mooretown Flags Saturday, Jan. 10 at Wheatley Area Arena. The hosts led twice — early and late in the opening 20 minutes — but being outscored 5-0 in the second frame was more than enough to make the difference in earning a Flags’ victory in the second January meeting between the two teams.
Calyn Kir opened the scoring for Wheatley by redirecting a Brian Johnson wrist shot from the point, sending the waisthigh shot into the top right corner of Brandon Johnson’s net. Shawn Hope also drew an assist on the play, just over four minutes into the match.
Mooretown’s Caden Fleming tied the game just overt a minute later, maneuvering his way into the slot before beating Shark goalie Conner MacKinnon with an ice-level wrist shot that found the lower right corner of the net. Dan Lumley gave the Flags their first lead after about nine minutes of action during a power play, deflecting a shot into the upper left corner of the Sharks’ net.
Lucas Raffoul brought the score to two-all for Wheatley during a Sharks power play with just over three minutes left in the period. Raffoul one-timed a cannon of a slap shot past the Flag netminder from about eight feet out after being set up by Frankie Ciacelli and Mike Reid. Forty-eight seconds later, the hosts took their second lead when Kir struck again, this time on an ice-level shot from the hash marks that found the five hole. Assists went to Hope and Layne Gouin. Lumley led the barrage of Mooretown goals in the second
period, where the Sharks committed a string of costly turnovers, positional and coverage mistakes that allowed a 20-8 Mooretown shots advantage over the course of the nightmarish second stanza. Justin Vanbuskirk, Sam Jasmin, Joe DeSena and Brett Thompson followed up with the next four, all scored at even strength.
Wheatley’s defense tightened up in the third, but couldn’t undo the damage caused over the prior 20 minutes. Utilizing a power play that began late in the second, the Sharks scored their fourth when Kir completed his hat trick by popping a rebound over the reaching glove of a sprawling Brandon Johnson. Reid and Hope assisted on the tally, scored 29 seconds into the third and final period.
Ryan Lyle finished the scoring for the Flags roughly 10 minutes later, backhanding a rebound past a scrambling MacKinnon.
10 Wheatley Sharks game at Wheatley Area Arena. The teams used the full length of the ice for a quick five-minute contest.
The Flags outshot their hosts 45-24 and were held to one for five on the power play while the Sharks registered two goals on five man advantages.
“It was a matter of guys not committing or doing what they were supposed to do,” explained Sharks head coach Ken Galerno. “Mooretown is a good team and they played hard, which is something we didn’t do at all.We had guys getting selfish toward the end, which didn’t help either.”
The Sharks are in the final stretch of the regular season with six games remaining. Three of those matches will be played at Wheatley Area Arena — Saturday, Jan. 17 against the Dresden Kings, Saturday, Jan. 24 against the Alvinston Flyers and Saturday, Jan. 31 against the Blenheim Blades. All
Although the Ontario Hockey Association’s Jan. 10 trade deadline arrived that night, Galerno explained that other upcoming roster adjustments are still available. Although upcoming acquisitions had not yet been confirmed as of Saturday night, the Sharks were still considering a number of options at the time.
Jimmy Ciacelli of the Sharks moves in on the Mooretown net as the Flags’ Sam McCormack follows during the second period of a Great Lakes Junior C game at Wheatley Area Arena Saturday, Jan. 10. The Sharks lost 8-4.
Team Blue and Team Red go head-to-head for a Southpoint Minor Hockey development program mini-game during the second intermission of a Saturday, Jan.
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Golden Years mini golf
Forty-five golfers managed 62 aces in mini golf on January 8 at Colasanti’s.
Leading the ace parade with 4 was John Murphy. Following closely with 3 were Cam Keith, Art Sweet, Barry Sweet, Mary Anne Vickery and Bryon Walker. Dropping 2 apiece were Kathy Bradley, Eunice Cascadden, Pete Daudlin, Tom Dewhurst, Murray Hartford, Lloyd Honey, Lois Hudvagner, Tony Hudvagner, Tom Hyatt, Marie Lasi, Barb Murphy, Colleen Pearse, Henny Schieven, Al Stockwell, Bill Taylor and John Vlodarchyk. Singles were recorded by Herb Ascott, Caroline Ascott, Madeline Butler, Murray Cascadden,
Cougars win second straight
By Bryan Jessop
After nearly a season and a half without a win, the Cardinal Carter girls hockey team has made it two in a row.
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All claims against the Estate of MARIE ANITA MAE WHITE, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 25th day of October, 2014 must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 30th day of January, 2015. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.
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NOTICE OF 2015BUDGET MEETINGS FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ESSEX
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex will be commencing their deliberations of the proposed 2015Budget on Wednesday, February 4, 2015at 4:00 PMin the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Essex County Civic Centre,360 Fairview Avenue W., Essex.
THE FINAL proposed budget will be considered by Essex County Council for adoption on Wednesday, February 18, 2015at 7:00 PMin the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Essex County Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue W., Essex.
COPIES OF the proposed Budget will be available beginning Monday, January 26,2015,at the County Administration Office, Essex County Civic Centre, Suite 202, 360 Fairview Avenue W., Essex between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PMor can be downloaded from the County website at http://www.countyofessex.on.ca. Alternative formats are available upon request.
AS PART of the renovations to the Civic Centre, a new elevator is being installed.During this construction period, there will only be access by the stairs to anylevel of the Civic Centre.
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Dorothy Cascadden, Fran Clifford, Cathy Dewhurst, Ethel Ferguson, Nancy Hill, Bill Mayville and Gerrit Vriesen.
Low score for 9 holes with 16 went to John Murphy. Registering 17 were Marie Lasi, Colleen Pearse and Tony Hudvagner. Eighteen was realized by Art Sweet (2), Barb Murphy, Lloyd Honey, Bill Ward, Julia Kos, Colleen Pearse (2), Barry Sweet, Bill Mayville, Pete Daudlin, Cam Keith and Cathy Dewhurst.
The Cougars complimented a 2014-ending 4-0 win against Massey with a 3-2 victory over Essex to start the 2015 portion of the regular season. The Thursday, Jan. 8 contest started on a quiet note offensively for both teams, beginning with a scoreless first and little in the way of scoring chances early in the second.
The Cougars’ Louise Lapain opened the scoring 3:33 into the middle stanza on a harmless-looking play after she fell to the ice. Taking advantage of a loose puck that bounced her way, Lapain took a swing at it before getting back to her feet. The Essex netminder partially blocked the shot, but couldn’t reduce its momentum enough to prevent the opening, unassisted goal.
The contest’s next three goals came within the first third of the final period, starting with a knee-high, Kayla Collison wrist shot from the slot. Brooklyn Sarkis and Becca Fryer set up the goal to earn assists during the power play opportunity.
Gioia Diciocco buried the game-winner and made the score 3-0 after beating the Red Raiders goalie on the right side from close range with a backhand shot. Maddie Pardo and Sarkis drew assists.
Madeline McCloskey brought Essex to within a pair after making an end-to-end effort, eluding Cougars’ defensemen and beating Alyee Church for the period’s third goal in 57 seconds. The Essex push for a comeback continued about three minutes later when Kaitlyn Fuerth grabbed a rebounding puck and sent an ice-level shot into the Carter net.
The Red Raiders continued to apply pressure for the equalizer, but were thwarted by Church, her blueliners and a curfew buzzer that sounded at the 2:51 mark.
“I thought we outplayed them in the first, but we just couldn’t find the back of the net,” said Cougars coach Chris Church. We played well in the first, then not as well in the second and then picked things up again in the third.”
The last two periods of the game had a physical presence not typical of girls’ hockey, as officials sent five Essex and three Cardinal Carter players to the penalty box over a span of about 12 minutes.
“There was a lot of grit out there today,” said Cougars co-coach Chris Lapain.
“We’re a finesse team for the most part,” Church added. “That’s a part of being a young team. We’ve got players who aren’t as confident with the physical part of the game.”
The match against the winless Red Raiders was of a more personal significance to a handful of Cougar players. Fryer had previously transferred from Essex District High School while Louise and Therese Lapain are residents of the county’s most central urban centre.
The victory vaulted Cardinal Carter into fourth place in the six-team Tier II division, good for a one-point lead over Massey and three-point cushion against Essex. The Cougars had 4-2-0 Tecumseh Vista Academy on their schedule for the following two games, starting with a Monday, Jan. 12 match at Tecumseh Arena. The Cardinal Carter winning streak ended, but the undefeated streak continued as the teams settled for a 1-1 draw. Collison scored the lone Cougars goal.
Cardinal Carter’s next game will be played against the Vortex at Unico Arena Tuesday, Jan. 20 with a 3 p.m. start.
An excellent score of 36 for 18 holes was recorded by John Murphy. Notching 37 were Lloyd Honey and Barry Sweet, and 38 went to Art Sweet (2), Barb Murphy, Marie Lasi, Ethel Ferguson, Jim Allan, Julia Kos, Tom Hyatt, Colleen Pearse (2), Gary Honey, Pete Daudlin, Cam Keith and Cathy Dewhurst.
Art Sweet and Colleen Pearse had a score of 76, which was good enough to take low score for 36 holes. Shooting a 77 were Marie Lasi and Bill Ward. Julia Kos, Tom Hyatt, Barry Sweet, Cam Keith and Cathy Dewhurst all shot 78. First place with 238 was nailed down by Team 6 (Mary Ann Vickery, Bill Ward, Lloyd Honey). Taking 2nd place with 242 was Team Jacks (Barry Sweet, Bryon Walker, Bill Taylor). Third place was secured by Team 9 (Colleen Pearse, Gary Honey, Tony Hudvagner) with 244. League play continues at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
