Three file for 2014 Municipal Election
By Sheila McBrayne
Hilda MacDonald started her year off on a positive note as she registered in the 2014 Municipal Election for the seat of deputy-mayor for the Municipality of Leamington.
“I just thought I’d lay my cards out on the table early,” said the current Leamington councillor. MacDonald topped the polls in 2010 with 5,442 votes (almost 2,000 votes ahead of second place Rick Atkin). “I just thought I needed to do it right away, and hopefully avoid all the he said/ she said rumors,” said MacDonald. MacDonald was the first to register on Friday, January 3.
On Monday, January 6, Mayor John Paterson also added his name to the Municipal Election files. Paterson filed for reelection for the Municipality’s top spot as mayor. “Just submitted my paperwork to run for re-election as Mayor of Leamington. I’m not interested in playing strategy games and that is why I’m announcing now. There’s too much work to be done in 2014,” is what the mayor posted on his Facebook page.
“I really don’t want to play games. So, yes, I am running for mayor and that takes that question off the table,” said Mayor Paterson. “We need to stay focused on the work that needs to be done,” added Paterson. On the mayor’s priority list is seeing the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) expanded, residential growth (3 subdivisions were approved last year) and focus on the attraction and retention of commercial and industrial business.
In the 2010 election Paterson beat out the previous mayor John Adams, and Ted Wigfield.
Also on Monday, Robert Tatomir filed his nomination papers for one of the five councillor seats. Tatomir was one of 17 candidates who ran in the 2010 election, garnering 1,368 votes, but not enough to win a seat. These were the candidates who had filed by the end of the day Monday, January 6.
Nominations opened on Thursday, January 2 and run until Friday, September 12 at 2 p.m. The deadline for withdrawals is also Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. Nomination fees for mayor is $200 and all other positions is $100.
Election Day is Monday, October 27. Leamington’s municipal election will use internet voting for 2014. This method of voting follows Council’s strategic plan to be environmentally friendly and to embrace technology. This cost effective type of voting will also address accessible voters’ issues.
Pro basketball team to play in Leamington
By Bryan Jessop
The Windsor Express understands the ‘net’ value of getting behind local charitable causes.
The local National Basketball League of Canada team will chug into the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex Friday, Jan. 31 for a charity game against a selection of ‘all-stars’ from the LKRC’s Thursday Night Men’s League, made up of competitive players mostly hailing from the Leamington and Kingsville areas. Net proceeds from the game will be split between the United Way Centraide of Windsor and Essex County and the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program, the latter a cause LKRC staff have been involved with for the past several years.
Prior to the game’s 7 p.m. start, Leamington District Secondary School and Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School will square off — also on the complex’s main court — for a 5 p.m. WECSSAA senior boys basketball game.
“We’d like to see a couple hundred kids come out for that game,” said recreation facility coordinator Dave Orshinski, the event’s main coordinator and an avid basketball fan. “There used to be a tremendous rivalry between these two teams. It would be great to see it rekindled.”
Each of the 12 players on the Express roster will participate in the game, along with about a dozen select players from Leamington’s Thursday Night League.
The Thursday Night guys are over the moon about this,” said Orshinski. “They just
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John Paterson
Hilda MacDonald
Papa Oppong of the Windsor Express is chased by a Mississauga Power opponent during a recent National Basketball League of Canada match. The Express will appear at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex Friday, Jan. 31 for a charity game against the Leamington Thursday Night Men’s League selects, starting at 7 p.m.
(Photo courtesy of Kevin Jarrold Photography)
OPP urges public’s patience
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Essex County was kept extremely busy the evening of Jan. 6 with the poor weather conditions in the County, especially south of Essex County Road 8.
Frigid temperatures and blowing snow caused traffic hazards and vehicles to leave the roadways.
Crews worked to remove vehicles that were left abandoned on roadways overnight as the roads became clear. The OPP is asking for the public’s patience as officer’s co-ordinate removal of these vehicles.
The OPP urges the public to stay off the roads during bad weather conditions unless absolutely necessary.
If you have to drive, always check with your local media outlet, Environment Canada or the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) 1-800-268-4686 before venturing out onto the roadways. Modify your driving times to reflect the best driving conditions.
DO NOT CALL THE OPP COMMUNICIATION CENTRE FOR ROAD CONDITIONS.
Pro basketball team to play in Leamington
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The contest’s half time will feature three-point shot, slam dunk and possibly halfcourt shot contests. Orshinski hopes to see these competitions feature players from each of the evening’s four teams — the Express, Thursday Night League, Leamington Lions and Cardinal Carter Cougars. The feature game, to be set up in four 15-minute quarters will also include a number of door prizes drawn for spectators.
Tickets for the two games are now available at the LKRC (519-322-2337) at a cost of $10 per adult and $5 per student and senior 65 years and older — children five and under will receive free admission. Orshinksi explained that a seating capacity of 600 will be available for the game once chairs have been placed around parts of the court’s perimeter to join existing bench seating. If tickets have not been sold out by game day, they will be available at the doors once they are opened to fans.
The game is being organized in a joint effort between the Municipality of Leamington and the Express. Members of the team visited the LKRC in late October of last year for a meet and greet, four days before Leamington’s Taylor Meloche sang the national anthem at the team’s 2013-14 home opener at the WFCU Centre Nov. 1.
The Express improved their current season record to 16-7 following back-to-back wins against the Mississauga Power on Jan. 3 and 5, good for third in the nine-team league. The team joined the NBL of Canada as an expansion franchise last season, one year after the league was formed. Including playoff games, Windsor posted a 24-21 record — the London Lightning won the 2012-13 championship.
This year’s Express roster includes Windsor’s own R.J. Wells, one of three Canadian players on the line up. The team is led by head coach Bill Jones, who played with the NBA’s New Jersey Nets in 1989-90 before spending most of the 1990s playing professional basketball in France.
More information on the team can be found at www.windsorexpress.ca.
With the interest already generated by the charity game, Orshinski said chances are good that the event will become an annual attraction in Leamington.
“What we’ve been trying to do is create a family-friendly Friday night,” he explained. “People are really excited about it.”
The idea for the game stemmed from last October’s meet and greet, where Leamington mayor John Paterson explained that he’d love to see the team return for a charity game. The Express were interested in playing a game at Heinz Arena that month, but ice had already been installed for the 2013-14 hockey season.
This photo was taken Tuesday morning, January 7 on Milo Road. The five-foot drift turn away all traffic until snow crews could get to that area. (SUN Photo)
For old time’s sake and new dreams filled
I recently read that “The Year 2014 is empty and we can fill it how ever we want.”
Sitting inside on a snowy Sunday, I reflect over the last year that was filled full to the brim with wonderful times and some not so wonderful ones. Perhaps my year was too full, but if I could, what would I remove? Perhaps a little stress over unpaid bills and an untidy house, but the bills were paid and the house was cleaned.
The snow is falling straight down affected only by gravity, as there is no wind. If only life was that simple. Our lives are directed by so many outside factors. In fact, we have so many choices, the odds of making unwise decisions are great but so are our chances to make wonderful ones too!
Stop beating yourself up over the things you might have done differently, if you were gifted the opportunity. Instead, focus on all the things you are proud of and appreciate every little dip and curve in life that has made you the person you are today!
The day after Boxing Day, our house started to fill with the entire wedding party. When every bed and the odd couch were full, the overflow was sent across the street to my father’s house. When the nights extended late and the noise level rose, I, too, wished I could sneak away to some peaceful, quiet place. Turkey soup, split pea and ham soup and turkey à la king took care of the leftovers and filled many stomachs. It was like an assembly line of ‘cook, clear, clean and repeat,’ ‘cook, clear, clean and repeat.’
By January 2nd, everyone was packing up, getting ready to depart. Cheap flights to Florida with the promise of warmth and relaxation were taunting me, but the only thing I packed up was our Christmas decorations! Where did that time go? I felt like I had just hauled everything out and now the house is quiet and empty. The dogs lie exhausted on the floor, perking their ears up for the click of the door latch but it’s not happening. It’s truly the calm after the storm.
Last year ended with a crescendo, as we hosted a New Year’s Eve Buck and Doe for our daughter and her fiancé. I am hoping that it was more work than the wedding will be and I can just show up looking good for that! Even though the evening went incredibly well, once again perhaps the second and third born children will get the raw end of the deal. I am not sure if I could repeat this two more times!
We enjoyed an intimate Christmas Eve and day with the kids. It was so quiet that at one point, I thought, “I may be letting them down.” Preparations for Christmas dinner can be lonely and thoughts of lost loved ones who chopped and stirred by my side filled my mind. Luckily, though poignant, these were all happy memories.
Although I agree that the New Year holds a clean slate filled with resolutions to eat healthier, exercise more and enjoy every day to the fullest, it is not empty. It is full of friends. I thank you for being there through the tough times and helping us to pull off an amazing evening. I never could have dreamed of doing it alone! This is your year because you deserve it. You are the BEST! My walls are filled with laughter, tears and memories that I will never leave behind.
A new year with new challenges
With another Christmas season behind us and 2014 well underway, I can’t help but think of what lies in store for us this year. What world events will take over the newscasts? What music stars will emerge on the scene? What movies will become instant classics?
At the beginning of 2013, we were still reeling from the school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, but little did we know that four months into the new year, the world would be rocked by the bombings at the Boston Marathon, shattering an otherwise normal Monday afternoon in April.
my ‘girly’ scream could be heard for over a hundred yards into the bush, where many of the others in our group were stationed. One thing I know is that my scream must have startled the bear, because it took off like a bat out of hell and wasn’t seen again.
Things happen all around this world on a daily basis, but some affect us more than others. Let’s hope 2014 is somewhat tragedy-free.
For me personally, the new year brings a new beginning as I’ve accepted a position with the Windsor Star to be an independent district manager. It doesn’t mean you won’t be reading my weekly rants and opinions, but it just may give me more fodder for those rants on a regular basis.
In hindsight, he wasn’t very big and was likely as afraid of me as I was of him. After all, I had the gun. Kyle just shrugged it off but I think I shook for another half hour.
I’ve had a couple of other near-bear encounters up there, but have managed to steer clear for the most part. Funny, they don’t seem to bother anyone else. Some of the guys have been going up there for 35 years and have never seen a bear.
It’s a huge step for me, basically becoming self-employed, but like all new things, it’s a tad intimidating. You know, fear of the unknown and all that jazz.
I’m not the type of person to really be afraid of a whole lot other than heights, bears and enclosed spaces, but this time it’s something that should be very exciting at the same time.
I’ve actually had some funny things happen to me with each of those fears I mentioned.
As for heights, I never really thought about it much but a few years back I was helping old friends Larry and Patti Gilmour re-shingle their roof on their old two-storey home in Leamington. It was the middle of summer and I got up there to the peak without any trouble, did some shingling and when it was time to come down, my legs went to rubber. Poor Larry had to come up and get me and help me all the way to the ladder. Since then, my fear of heights hasn’t improved any either. Although if I’m climbing a mountainous area while hunting, I seem to be able to put the fear aside as long as I don’t look back.
As for bears, it’s well known among my hunting buddies that I’m not a fan of bears. For years, the weather was always too cold to worry about the bears while hunting deer in the Ontario northland, but recently, global warming or not, the temperatures have been fairly mild. About five years ago, my son Kyle and I were walking into the bush from the shoreline when I stopped at an old downed tree stump to explain to him where he should position himself on the ridge above. With a loud snort, a black bear came crawling out of the tree about four or five feet from us. It is said that
When it comes to enclosed spaces, I think we all get more antsy as we get older. I remember years ago, crawling under the crawlspace of my house on Montgomery Street in Leamington to do some digging and with the floor joists hovering just inches above my face, I made my way all around the foundation with a small shovel, while on my back. Looking back, I don’t know how I did it. Now, if I’m in a tight space, I start sweating and feel an urgent need to get out of there.
My dad got that way as he got older and I suspect I am the same. Heaven forbid I ever have to have an MRI, because it won’t be a pretty scene.
Anyway, back to the new challenges ahead. The job will be interesting and it also puts me back into the newspaper business, where I’m comfortable. This is the only area of the newspaper business that I’ve never been involved in so I’m facing the challenge head-on, hoping that my knowledge form the other areas will help me as I move into this final phase of my working life.
People ask why I want to get back into the newspaper field and my answer is simple: it’s what I know. Yes, the industry seems to be dwindling with the onset of the internet, but I’m hoping that it’s got another 12 years in the tank to carry me into retirement.
Meanwhile, my presence here in the Sun and Journal continues for as long as they’ll have me. It gives me an outlet every week to explore my creative side and with the daily challenges ahead in the new job, that distraction will be most welcome.
So, strap yourself in, 2014 could be an adventurous ride.
Municipal reorganization review complete
On Thursday, December 19, the final report on Municipal Reorganization was presented to Municipal Council. Its two dozen recommendations were met with a mixed review from Council members, but for the most part it was seen as a good blueprint for change.
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The consultant, Kelly Lynton, was given the task of looking for ways of improving functional areas across the organization. To that end, his report clarifies reporting relationships, increasing both accountability for achieving outcomes and results and a sense of ‘ownership’ of jobs within the corporate structure. It identifies areas where staffing can be used more effectively and efficiently to improve customer satisfaction as well as areas where understaffing has created bottlenecks to delivering results in a timely manner. Finally, the report recommends an organizational structure that should allow senior management to better steer the corporation in the direction of strategic priorities that have been identified by Council and to react quickly and effectively to municipal changes.
To highlight some of the more significant changes recommended, the report puts the responsibility for communications, public relations and customer satisfaction under the direct supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer through a proposed Communications Specialist position. Previously, it was part of the Information Technology division whose main focus was supposed to be (and under the reorganization, will be) technical improvement and maintenance of computer hard- and software throughout the municipality. Similarly, the report recommends that the municipal solicitor function be separate from the municipal clerk’s job to create a quicker flow of work to and from the municipal Council. The report also recommends adding another supervisory position in the finance department.
It is this last recommendation that led to the most spirited debate during the hour and a half presentation. Some feared that accepting the report would prompt administration to go on a hiring spree.
“We have to sit down and decide what we can and can’t do,” cautioned Councillor MacDonald, whose sentiments were echoed by Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright: “We can’t do everything that is in here.” This was met with agreement from the consultant himself, acknowledging, “You have to make fiscal decisions that fit your budget.”
The final motion that was passed by Council ended up being to receive the report, endorse it in principle, and to direct administration to put the necessary dollars to hire a financial specialist into the 2014 budget so that it could be debated at that time (in the context of all the other demands for money being faced by Municipal Council).
Councillor MacDonald and Deputy-Mayor Wright thought that looked too much like an endorsement of filling the new position and didn’t like the impression it might make, but were unsuccessful in trying to have the last part of the motion removed from the resolution and treated separately as a staff direction. They registered their opposition when it came to a vote, but Councillors Chopchick, Jacobs and Verbeke (Councillor Atkin was absent) supported the motion and it carried.
Leamington OPP are searching for what is believed to be 1998-2001 GMC Jimmy Diamond Addition model following a fail to remain hit and run motor vehicle collision Dec. 29 in Leamington.
At approximately 7:50 p.m. a resident heard the sound of a collision on Danforth Ave. near Byron and notified police. From investigation, it appears that the Jimmy was northbound on Danforth and struck a parked vehicle. The vehicle continued north on Danforth
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without stopping.
There was extensive damage to both vehicles. Police were able to identify the Jimmy from parts left behind at the scene. The Jimmy should have damage to
the front end and passenger side of the vehicle.
Police are requesting that if this vehicle is spotted to call the OPP at 519-3262544 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-258-TIPS.
(Letter to the editor)
I exercise by taking the bus
We are very fortunate here in Leamington to have bus service from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. six days a week (Monday-Saturday). And if you are a senior like I am, you rode the bus free all through December, thanks to the generosity of the Leamington Kinsmen, who have been doing this every year since the 1980s.
For me, riding the bus is part of my exercise program. If I walk out the front door and climb into the car and drive uptown, I get no exercise. When I take the bus, I walk two blocks to the bus stop and another two blocks coming home. EXERCISE! And when I drive the car uptown, I have to bring it back home. When I take the bus uptown, I always have the option of walking all the way home. MORE EXERCISE!
You can purchase a bus pass from the driver for $35, which gives you 22 rides. If you are a senior, the pass is only $30. The bus driver can give you a map showing the entire one-hour route all around town. With this map, you can plan your shopping and visiting to catch the bus on the return trip.
I often catch the bus at 7:03 a.m. on Robson Road. It brings me to Tim Hortons on Erie St. South at 7:10. I enjoy a coffee for half an hour and catch the bus again at 7:48 for the return home. Riding the bus is great fun, and it’s so nice to leave the driving to someone else for a change. And the drivers (Cheryl, Sonya, Ann, Bill, Linda, and any others) are always cheerful and happy to have you on board.
See you on the bus.
– Bill Sherk, Leamington
Car hits cyclist, driver flees
The OPP in Lakeshore are investigating a fail to remain collision that occurred on Sat. Dec. 21, 2013 at approximately 6:00 p.m.
A cyclist was riding northbound on Essex County Road 35 between Lakeshore Road 305 and Settler Sideroad in Comber when he was struck by a northbound vehicle. The driver then fled the scene.
The vehicle is described as an older model grey or silver Chrysler Intrepid which lost its passenger side mirror as a result of the crash.
The cyclist sustained nonlife threatening injuries.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact Lakeshore OPP at 519-728-1810. 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.
While Liz and Frank are enjoying a busy lifestyle today, they appreciate the peace of mind in knowing that Chartwell offers flexibility and choice to help with changing care needs in the future. Until that time, they’ll continue to follow where the music leads in their new Chartwell home.
BILL CHAPLIN
Queen of Peace luncheon and sing-a-long
On Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, all the students and staff of Queen of Peace School walked over to Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School to enjoy Christmas dinner. The Leadership students at Cardinal Carter served the meal and cleaned up after the event. Queen of Peace principal Michael Cusinato presented Cardinal Carter principal Lou Conte with a cheque for $550 in appreciation for the use of their auditorium as well as the use of microphones, amplifiers and lighting during Queen of Peace dramatic arts presentations.
FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE
January 9th - 7pm
St.Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School
2800 County Road 8, LaSalle
December 4th- 7pm
Ste. Anne Catholic High School
1200 Oakwood,Dr. Belle River
January 16th- 6:30pm
Cardinal Carter Catholic High School 120 Ellison Ave, Leamington
For information on the French immersion program at St.Joseph’s Catholic High School please contact Elisa Houston at the Catholic Education Centre For further details visit our website at www.catholicboard.ca
On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the staff and students of Queen of Peace Catholic School gathered together for a Christmas Sing-Along. Everyone enjoyed the Christmas songs, jokes and trivia. The highlight was Mme. Pannunzio’s Grade 1/2 French Immersion students performing two French Christmas songs, “ Notre Arbre de Noël” and “Quand le Père Noël vient me visiter.”
Hulkster Incentive Helps Achieve Toys For Tots Goal
Mastronardi Produce hosted a fundraiser prior to the holidays for Leamington Toys For Tots that had a unique added incentive. Employee Mike Celotto offered to dye his hair to look like Hulk Hogan if the goal was reached. Co-workers at Mastronardi Produce were up to the challenge and Mike was soon making the trip to local hair salon Chez Susie and Andalusia Tanning Salon in order to hold up his end of the bargain and complete his look. In the centre is Mike Celotto, with Susie Liovas (left) and Joanne Gagnon (right) of Chez Suzie.
Leamington Br. 84 Legion News
By Pat Simpson
Happy New Year from the executive and members of Branch 84.
The Branch is looking forward to a busy January with the cribbage and dart teams participating at District level. Good luck to the players. Cribbage is in Wallaceburg on Saturday, January 11 and the dart players will play in Thamesville on the 18th.
There were lots of winners for the poster and literary contest. It’s great to see the number of entries and the quality of work from local students. All entries were in the Junior Category and all the students were in Grade 6. Congratulations to the following winners.
Poster: 1st place black and white poster - Kayden Stammler (St. Michel); 1st place colour poster - Lexy Iacobelli (St. Michel); 2nd place colour poster - Yessica Selena Raffoul (St. Louis); 3rd place colour poster - Nicole Sleiman (St. Louis).
Poetry: 1st place - Lexy Iacobelli; 2nd place - Kyah Gori; 3rd place - Ruki AlShumari, all from St. Michel.
Essay: 1st place - Olivia Yako; 2nd place - Braden Mazzella; 3rd place - Meagan Chorba, all from St. Michel.
The Public Speaking contest will be held in February.
Don’t forget – 2014 dues are due.
Join us every Saturday afternoon for the meat draw.
General meeting: Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. Executive meeting: Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.
Legion Donates to Women’s Centre
Bob McKee of Leamington Legion Branch 84 presented Ross Barnwell of the Leamington Hospital Foundation with a cheque for $2,000 for the Women’s Centre and Digital Mammography in Leamington. This latest donation brings the local Legion’s commitment to the project to $7,000.
Start the New Year right with a review of your financial plan.
Contact one of our qualified professionals for your financial planning needs.
Gary McInnis - President gmcinnis@peleelighthouse.ca
Ryan Harder - CFP rharder@peleelighthouse.ca
Andy Anthony - Broker aanthony@peleelighthouse.ca
Essex County’s 10 Rotary Clubs united to collect an assortment of items that help make it a bit easier for those in need to get through the winter months. Some of the members are pictured with their “donation mountain.” Representing the recipient agencies (front, from left) were: Christine Wilson, Street Help/Unit 7;
Kristen Gray from the County Salvation Army, and Corey Vincent from the Salvation Army, Leamington (absent from photo).
Rotary clubs unite for Socks and Bottoms
The ten Rotary Clubs of Essex County came together for their first humanitarian projectSocks and Bottoms! Social service agencies identified a need for new socks and underwear for those in need that they serve. Over a 6-week period, the clubs collected not only “socks and bottoms” but hats, scarves, clothing, sleeping bags and other items that would make dealing with winter easier for those in need.
The Rotary Club of Windsor-Walkerville hosted the wrap-up meeting where a “donation mountain” of items was created. Over 80 Rotarians gathered to celebrate the conclusion of the project, as well as representatives from the recipient agencies.
The clubs are very pleased with cooperative initiative and are busy planning their next project slated April 6, 2014.
Tamara Kowalska, Windsor Youth Centre;
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, enjoy some well-deserved time off. Life has taken on a hectic pace of late, but some muchneeded time to rest, relax and recharge has finally arrived.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, hidden feelings come to the surface, and this will prove a pleasant surprise. Let things play out this week, and you will get some peace.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, your friends are up to something and they want it to remain a surprise. Keep your distance, and don't let your curiosity get the better of you.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
A temporary situation at work may alter your plans for a few days, Cancer. But don't let changes stop you from scheduling some down time with your friends.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, think things through before swinging into action. Run your ideas by someone close, and consider all of your options. This will ensure you make the best decision.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Your confidence about the future is a byproduct of the past, Virgo. You have learned from past mistakes and are ready to forge ahead and turn your hard work into results.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, now is the time to address some relationship issues that you have been avoiding. Deal with them in a straightforward way, and you will glad you did.
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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
A demanding schedule makes it impossible for you to be bored this week, Scorpio. However, if you desire a little time to decompress, you can fit it into your schedule.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, while you may be anxious about the future, make sure you enjoy the here and now and not wish the present away too soon. New friends come into your life.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, react swiftly to stressful situations, but do so with a clear head and conscience. Once a situation has been resolved, take some time to recharge your batteries.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, do your best to hold up your end of a bargain with a loved one. If you are struggling, simply ask for more time or help to ensure that everyone comes out a winner.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, your foremost priority is to further your position at work. Rely on your strong work ethic and attention to detail.
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Kate Moss, Model (40)
JANUARY 17
Michelle Obama, First Lady (50)
Leamington-Mersea Goodfellows Thank You
The Leamington-Mersea Goodfellows completed another successful Christmas Basket program in December 2013 which helped make for a better Christmas season for 240 families in Leamington and area.
In addition to those who were acknowledged and thanked for their donations in the December 11th issue of the Southpoint Sun, the organization would like to acknowledge and thank the following:
Carolyn Campbell, Rhine Danube Club, Peter and Terri Epp, 1635652 Ontario Limited, Freda Unrau, Zora and Howard Huy, Marcel Asschert, Anjolie-A Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, Albuna Farms Inc., Nathaniel Abbate, Dr. Derrick J. Beleutz, Nancy and Abram Bergen, Barrineti Construction, Counter Effects, R.A. Critchlow Realty, DiNiro Farms Inc., DiCiocco Farms Eastside Inc., Philomena and Ugo DiCarlo, Mary DiMenna, Double Diamond Sales, Dianne and Carmen DiCiocco, Paul and Kathy Dries, St. John Anglican Church, Tony DiMenna, Domric International Ltd., Darpa Systems & Technology Inc., Erie Sand & Gravel, Vince and Paula Filangeri, Sophie Gallagher, Joe Grossi/Grossi Physiotherapy, Jack and Jackie Glover, Graham, Setterington, McIntosh, Driedger & Hicks, Virginia and Florentino Ingratta, Mary Ingratta, Inspect X Inc., Charles and Carol Ives, Jakait Inc., Gary and Cheryl Klemens, Allan and Brenda Koop, Leamington Collision Inc., JW Electric & Controls, Leamington Lions Club, Darell and Edith Langille, Barry Lang-Hodge, Fraser and Marilyn Lear, Leamington Chrysler, Shelley and Norman Marentette, Meteor Horticultural Systems Inc., MGS Horticultural Inc., Barbara Mills, Glenda Mills, Lila and Ronald MacVicar, William and Barbara Martens, Dr. Robert J.K. McCormick, F.M. Nassif Ltd., Oakway Automotive Inc., Policella Farms Sales, 16227183 Ontario Inc., Marylynn DiCiocco Pereira, M. & T. Tetzlaff, Beverley and Lou Peterson, Presteve Foods Limited, Judy Pickle, Dennis Pauls, Bonita Pauls, George Reynolds, Reis Appliance Centre, Robel Realty Limited, Ricci Enns & Rollier, Reid Funeral Home, Udo Renner Insurance & Investment Services, Harold and Helen Rempel, 2010615 Ontario Inc. O/A Spraytec, Lally Southpoint Ford, 1298441 Ontario Ltd. O/A Spartan Nutrition, Andrew and Krissy Thiessen, Taylor Fish Company, 734126 Ontario Limited O/A Tug Weld Manufacturing, Anonymous Donors to Donation Boxes, Bonne G. Malott, Brenda J. Rekuta, William and Margaret Snow, Evelyn and Charles Miller, 16207198 Ontario Inc. O/A Universal Fabricating, Melody & Donald Watson, Beth T. Yeh, David & Louise Wiens, Esther & Jacob Willms, Rae & Annette Whitesell, Connie & Todd Waites, Warkentin Plumbing, A.M.A. Plastics Ltd., Maria Adams, Peter Bombardier, Jorge Barbosa, Jananne Botham, Babkirk Tax, Co-operators Insurance, Penny Brando, Community Muffler, Century 21 Erie Shores Realty Inc., Julio Conswalo, Nina Cacciavillani, Bob Clifford, Don’s Appliances, Mary Delciancio, Fletcher’s Cleaners, Margaret Fehr, Fox Ready Mix, Klass Froese, Great Lakes
Navigates around cruisers, ends up in ditch
On Sat. Dec. 21 at approximately 7:00 p.m., while stopped at the scene of a collision on Essex County Road 35 in Comber, OPP officers observed a Ford pickup truck attempt to negotiate around the parked cruisers that were blocking one lane of traffic due to the crash.
The pickup continued onto the shoulder of the road and then the driver rolled his vehicle into a ditch, causing the truck to be partially submerged in the water-filled ditch.
Police and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel extracted the man from vehicle as he was trapped. He was not injured in the crash. He did, however, exhibit signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene.
Greenhouses Inc., Pearl Gillanders, The Hair Port, Mrs. Hadchiti, Home Building Centre, Highline Mushrooms, Terry Johnston, Ronald Janzen, Najet Jones, Eric Koop, Jo-Anne Knight, Robert Kipping, Liqui Force, Leamington Dental Health Centre, Limelight & Electric, Leamington Animal Hospital (Dr. S. McDowell), LSI Supply Inc., Dorothy Maksoud, Pete’s Paint & Parts, Peter Milec’s Decorating Centre, Gabrielle Mancini, Muca International Marketing, Helen Neufeld, John Omstead, Tony Omar, Wendy Poole, Lisa Phan, Derek R. Pajot, Danny Ricci, Reflections Hair Salon, Realty House, Shoppers’ Drug Mart (Mandy Morris), S.K. Cornerstone Group Inc., Sun Parlour Co-op, Thomson Guardian Pharmacy, Thermo Energy, Henry Tiechroeb, Darren Taylor, Wave Direct TeleCommunications, Robel Realty Limited, Xcentric Flooring, Anonymous Cash Donors to L.D.S.S. Can Drive
Although the Goodfellows Christmas Basket program is led by a small number of volunteers, it is truly a community effort, and the organization would also like to thank the following who assisted in various ways to make this annual program a success again this year:
• Westmoreland Sales (for allowing the use of their warehouse space), and Pat Ryan of that firm who greatly assisted the organization during December;
• Leamington District Secondary School (students who took part in the annual can drive, and those who helped pack the food baskets );
• Leamington District Secondary School (all teachers who assisted with the can drive and the packing of baskets, and especially Mrs. Shelley Marentette who organized and directed the students efforts);
• United Mennonite Educational Institute (students who helped pack the food baskets );
• Bob and Brad Scott of Scott Bros.Orchards;
• MGS Horticultural Inc.;
• Vic and Ed Thiessen;
• Terry and Andrea Symons;
• Mennonite Savings and Credit Union;
• Home Building Centre - Leamington;
• All firms who provided vehicles and personnel to assist in the deliveries;
• All individuals who used their vehicles to assist in the deliveries, and their helpers;
• Graham, Setterington, McIntosh, Driedger and Hicks. And, in conclusion, the organization would like to thank all its donors and suppliers of various food items and services as follows: Belwood Poultry Ltd., Bonduelle Ontario Inc., George Whaleys & Sons Ltd., Greg Dries, H.J. Heinz Company Store, Metro, Pier-C Produce Inc., the Rahn Family, Simpsons Orchards, The Southpoint Sun, Weil’s Food Processing Ltd., the Citizens of Leamington & Area (L.D.S.S. Can Drive).
4-H hosting Awards and Sign-Up Night
Essex County 4-H is ready to ring in the year with a new program for 6 to 8 year old children called “Clover Buds”. This exciting addition to the 4-H program is a hands-on, activity-based program that covers a wide variety of topics, including agriculture, food, crafts, life skills, environment and science. The Clover Bud program provides “Learn To Do By Doing” activities and is delivered by 4-H volunteers.
The annual 4-H Awards and Sign-up Night will be held on Monday, January 13 at the Legion in Essex. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. Early bird membership rates for 2014 are available.
There will be a variety of clubs available this year, including all the livestock clubs such as dairy, beef and poultry. New this year will be a swine club and a sheep club in the Comber area, as well as a swine and sheep club in the Harrow area. The life skills clubs include embroidery, sewing, knitting and crocheting, canning, quilting, etc. As always, Essex County 4-H welcomes new volunteer leaders. 4-H Ontario provides the program material to volunteers who will run the program in their area.
Allan Nussey, age 53, of Lakeshore, was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Exceed 80 milligrams of Blood Alcohol Content.
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TBTʼS OFF SITE MUSIC SERIES
Join the contemporary jazzy sounds of Ian McGregor Smith and Friends on January 11, 2014 at The Bank Theatre’s Off-Site Music Series held at Leamington’s Knox Presbyterian Church. This exciting ensemble is a gathering of musical friends, both old and new, playing some favorite vocal and instrumental pieces. Come experience dynamic musical energy, featuring some new original material, some songs from Ian's cd’s and some cover songs. If you enjoy good music, then “Jazzed Up January” is a concert not to be missed!
Performance time 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets $12 each at Guardian Drugs and The Lesson Lounge in Leamington, in Wheatley at The Party & Discount Store and in Kingsville at Rebel Cowboy Music
Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre and Theatre Ensemble present the Leamington performances of “CALENDAR GIRLS” by Tim Firth at the Newly Renovated Bank Theatre 10 Erie Street South, Leamington Evening Performances:
• Thursday February 13 at 7:30 pm / $20
• Spend Valentine's with the Calendar Girls on Friday, February 14 at 7:30 pm. Enjoy complementary refreshments at a Meet & Greet with the actors after the performance / $50 includes a $20 charitable donation receipt
• Sat. February 15 at 7:30 pm / $20 • Sun.February 16 at 7:30 pm / $20 Matinee Performances:
• Sat. February 15 at 2:00 pm / $20 • Sun. February 16 at 2:00 pm / $20 Call the TICKET HOTLINE 519-326-8805
Community satisfaction survey helps OPP assess service
A Community Satisfaction Survey starts early to mid-January to solicit public opinions about the services the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) delivers to communities throughout Ontario.
The Community Satisfaction Survey is a telephone survey that randomly selects members of the public (16 years or older) who live in Ontario. The survey takes about 5 to 7 minutes to complete and is strictly voluntary. Those contacted and willing to participate are asked about issues such as community security, perceptions of crime and youth issues in the community, OPP presence in the community, service delivery and even how the OPP investigates crime and enforces the law.
The information provided by those surveyed is being collected by a research consultant, R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd. that has been retained by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. The information is treated confidentially and the names, telephone numbers and addresses of those surveyed will not be included in the survey results provided to the OPP.
The results of the completed survey will be used to assist with developing the OPP Business Action Plan and the Annual Report. The information gathered will be useful in helping the OPP set goals and objectives to improve on the services it delivers to communities throughout Ontario.
These surveys are done throughout the province on a 3-year schedule. Results from the 2013 survey are available at www.opp.ca/media/2013-provincial-css-report-24jun2013en.pdf
The survey is expected to be completed by March 30, 2014.
Impaired driver arrested, charged
On Sat. Dec. 28 at approximately 10:15 p.m., Leamington OPP stopped a blue Honda on Erie Street
North near Ivan Street for travelling under the posted speed limit.
Officers spoke to the
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driver of the vehicle, who exhibited signs of impairment. They also located open alcohol within the vehicle. The man was arrested at the scene.
Robin Mayorga Belteton, age 31, of Windsor, was charged with the following offences: Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Exceed 80 Milligrams of Blood Alcohol Content, Fail to Comply with Condition of Undertaking, Drive While Under Suspension (Highway Traffic Act), Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor (Liquor Licence Act).
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11- Learn to Knit and Loom with LeeLee Hats, 10:30 am - 11:30 am. This is a knitting program teaching children, teens and adults how to make a baby hat to donate to a baby in the hospital. All ages & skill levels welcome. *Children and teens can earn volunteer hours by knitting at this program. All supplies will be provided by LeeLee Hats.
MONDAY, JANUARY 13 - 4-H
Sign-Up and Awards Night at the Essex Legion at 6:30 p.m.
T UESDAY, JANUARY 14Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) meeting , 6:30 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. New members, ideas and/or donations are welcome. For further info call Carolyn Reid 519-326-6776.
TUESDAYS, JANUARY 14MARCH 4 - Family Storytime at Leamington Library, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 0 - 5 years old & caregiver. Register online or at the library January 3 - February 25.
WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 15MARCH 5 - Family Storytime at Leamington Library at 10:30 am.
Ages 0 - 5 years old & caregiver. Register online or at the library January 3 - February 25.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 -
Leamington Horticultural Society general meeting , 7:30 p.m.,
Car/truck in Saskatchewan: What is it?
The photo here came from Don Mensch of Leamington. Don was born in 1934 and is in the middle with his brother on his left and cousin on his right. The car was owned by Don’s grandfather, a carpenter and beekeeper in Saskatchewan, who turned this old roadster into a pickup truck to haul jars of honey.
Such conversions were very common during the Depression of the 1930s as people struggled to earn a living. Some old cars even had their engines yanked out and were hauled by a horse, giving them one horsepower. Such vehicles were called “Bennett buggies”, in reference to Richard Bennett, Prime Minister of Canada from 1930 to 1935. Cars with rumble seats were easily converted to pickup trucks by removing the rumble seat and replacing it with a pickup box.
Don’s grandfather’s vehicle was photographed around 1938 on the family farm near Langenburg, Saskatchewan, a small town on Hwy 16 southeast of Yorkton and not far from the Manitoba border. Being familiar with my “Old Car Detective” newspaper column, Don asked if I could identify the make and year of the car. I checked several reference books but none were of any help.
Judging by the height and angle of the windshield, this car could have been built as early as 1919, when 90 per cent of all cars built in North America were open cars. Ten years later, 90 per cent of all cars built were closed cars – coupes, coaches, and sedans – because people were demanding greater comfort and protection from the weather. Side curtains were drafty and the Penman underwear company’s advertisements warned of the risk of influenza by riding in a car in cold weather.
The easiest way to identify a car back then was to look at the nameplate at the top of the radiator shell. Since we can’t see the front, we have to look for other clues. The louvers on the side of the hood are at an angle, eliminating all Model T Fords. The rad shell and hood
are round at the top instead of squared off, another clue. And the front fenders have a long and straight downward slope before they meet the running boards, another possible clue.
Leamington United Church. Speaker: Peter Scorrar. Topic: Winter and Honeybees. Guests welcome, attendance free. Light refreshments. For info call Ken Clark 519-325-0769.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 - A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Star Wars fun, no light saber required, for ages 5-10. Register online or at the library.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 - UE Loyalists Genealogical Workshop, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., ECHRS - 18 Gordon Ave., Essex. Coffee and tea provided. Bring bag lunch and laptops. Limited to 20 people. Contact M. Stephen Botsford UEmsjb.ue@gmail.com, genealogist@uelbicentennial.org.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 - Essex County Orchid Society meets at 1:30 p.m., 5280 Howard Ave., Windsor. Speaker: Harvey Divinagracia, AOS Judge. Topic: his experience with growing cattleyas on the windowsill and under lights. New members and visitors welcome. More info www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com.
MONDAY, JANUARY 20 - Food & Fellowship Supper , 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Leamington United Church, 9 John St. For those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge. All welcome.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 - Adult Book Club at Leamington Library at 10:30 am. Ages 18 & up. Register online or at the library by January 15. Book discussion: "END OF YOUR LIFE BOOK CLUB"
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21Wondering how your infant, toddler, or preschooler is doing? Children First and the WindsorEssex County Health Unit are holding a Promoting Early Development Drop-in Clinic for newborns to age 5. Come and learn ways to promote healthy development, healthy eating, and healthy behaviour. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sacred Heart Ontario Early Year Centre at Sacred Heart School, 200 Kenwood Blvd., LaSalle. For more info call the Family Health Hotline at 519-258-2146 ext. 1350
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22Voices of Youth in Community Meeting in the Heinz Arena meeting room at the Leamington Recreation Complex. Meetings are 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. All youth ages 1424 are welcome to join. For more information contact Wanda 519733-8983 ext. 22 or email wrodrigues@accesscounty.ca.
MONDAY, JANUARY 27 - Free Community Dinner at 5:00 p.m. for anyone in need of food and fellowship. Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington.
I asked my readers if anyone could identify it. Murray Hall of Wingham tells us it is a 490 Chevrolet, a model built from 1916 to 1922.
Car converted to truck in Saskatchewan around 1938.
The Leamington Flyers had plenty of reason to tip their ‘hats’ to veteran forward Tony Spidalieri following their last game of 2013.
Spidalieri set the pace of a Sunday, Dec. 22 game against the Sarnia Legionnaires with a natural hat trick that led to an 8-4 victory. The win, along with a 5-1 win over Lambton County’s other team three days earlier, wrapped up an otherwise frustrating December with a positive spin.
Leamington dominated most of the game with the exception of a few brief offensive bursts by the Legionnaires. The hosts outshot Sarnia 4121, although both teams went one for three with the man advantage. Spidalieri opened the scoring just prior to the first period’s midway point. After linemate Dylan Seguin blasted a slap shot at the guests’ net stopped by Hunter Johnson, Spidalieri took hold of the rebound and unleashed a slap shot of his own, beating the Sarnia goaltender before he could reposition himself. Alex Seguin also drew an assist. Spidalieri struck again with about three minutes left in the opening frame, using a display of nimble stickhandling to avoid Legionnaire defenseman before releasing a shot. Johnson partially intercepted the shot with his glove, but couldn’t hold onto the puck to prevent it from bouncing over the goal line. Assists went to Colin Moore and affiliate player Brett Markham.
Spidalieri finished the hat trick early in the second during a Flyers’ power play, sending a sharp-angle wrist shot into the mesh from about 10 feet out. Alex Seguin and David Dalby were credited with setting up the goal.
“It was a great game for him to have after going a while without scoring,” said Flyers coach Tony Piroski. “He’s still playing well, but players tend to second-guess themselves during a scoreless slump.”
The other 35 skaters got in on the scoring beginning with Leamington rookie defenseman Ryan Muzzin, who found the back of the Sarnia net with a low slap shot fired from the point and to the right of the Legionnaire goal. Kyle Quick posted the lone assist.
The game winner followed 12 seconds later via a Kyle Shaw slap shot, also assisted by Quick. The Legionnaires found some life after their coaching staff called a timeout immediately after the Shaw goal. Their newfound assistance paid off just over five minutes later when Bobby King swatted a rebound into the left side of Austyn Roudebush’s net.
The Flyers recaptured their five-goal advantage when Alex Friesen tapped his eighth of the season into the net during a scramble in the Sarnia crease — Shaw and Chris Scott assisted. David Boyer of the Legionnaires replied 21 seconds later with a rush at the Leamington net that ended with a deke on Roudebush and a successful backhand release.
One of Sarnia’s offensive attacks early in the third left the Flyers unable to clear the zone, setting up a Jay Clarke shot into the left side of the Leamington net, bringing the score to 6-3. Nathan Opblinger replied with a shorthanded effort, charging into the Sarnia zone from the left of their net before sending a slap shot through Johnson. Dalby drew the only assist.
The Flyers took another minor
Flyers double Legionnaires
By Bryan Jessop
penalty 25 seconds later, allowing the Legionnaires to break even on the initial power play with a five-onthree goal scored by Brad Campbell. Three of the four Sarnia goals were assisted by former Flyer Riley Babkirk.
The Flyers finished the scoring during a scramble in front of the guests’ net following a turnover committed by a Legionnaire blueliner. Colin Moore potted his fifth of the season with helpers going to Daniel Robertson and Markham.
“It was a pretty good game
for us,” said Piroski. “We were firing on all cylinders offensively. It was a well-balanced attack.”
rest of the west
Despite the customary late-year break, the Christmas season was a busy one in the GOJHL’s Western Conference. Wednesday, Dec. 18 scores included a 4-2 LaSalle win over St. Thomas while Strathroy came up with a 31 win over London. St. Mary’s surprised Sarnia with a 5-1 win Thursday, Dec. 19 before being pummeled 11-1 by Chatham the next day.
Also on Dec. 20, St. Thomas doubled London 4-2. LaSalle handed London a 5-2 loss on Saturday, Dec. 21, which also included a 5-4 shootout win for Strathroy over Sarnia. Chatham upset first-place LaSalle with an 8-4 win Dec. 22 while Strathroy doubled Lambton Shores 6-3. On Friday, Jan. 3, Chatham won 8-2 against St. Marys while St. Thomas handed Lambton Shores a 13-4 loss.
Sarnia came out on top 6-4 in a Saturday, Jan. 4 contest against Lambton Shores while St. Thomas defeated Strathroy 5-4. Sunday, Jan. 5 games included a 2-0 win for London over LaSalle and a 7-0 Chatham victory against Strathroy.
Upcoming Home Games:
thurs jan 9 vs st. marys 7:10PM
thurs jan 16 vs st. thomas 7:10PM
Austyn Roudebush of the Flyers makes a save from a sharp-angle shot with traffic in front of his net during a Sunday, Dec. 22 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. Roudebush stopped 17 of 21 shots en route to an 8-4 Leamington victory. (Sun photo)
Billy Grillo of Sarnia keeps approaches David Dalby of the Flyers as he takes control of the puck during a Sunday, Dec. 22 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. The Flyers won 8-4 for their second straight victory. (Sun photo)
Flyers defenseman Ryan Muzzin pushes Jordan Fogarty of the Legionnaires away from the puck during a Sunday, Dec. 22 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. The Flyers won 8-4. (Sun photo)
Hike Metal Products loading up Hornblower catamarans destined for Niagara Falls
$12 million contract took a year to complete
By Sheila McBrayne
Wheatley ship building company Hike Metal Products Ltd. attempted to load up the segments of a 700-passenger catamaran tour boat for Hornblower Niagara Cruises, but had to get a larger transport.
The two $6 million catamarans built by Hike will replace the Maid of the Mist for boat tours under Niagara Falls. The boats are 26.24 metres long with a beam of 10.97 metres.
The Niagara Parks Commission awarded Hornblower a contract to operate the boat tours beginning in spring 2014. The 30-year contract is worth $500 million, while the two catamarans are valued at $12 million.
The project took approximately one year to complete with work beginning in December 2012. After loading some pieces on Monday, December 30, the first boat was expected to leave on Monday, January 6, with the second one leaving by mid week.
“They have to be sent in sections and reassembled there,” said Frank Baptista, Hike Metal plant manager. “We’re very, very happy with them and they are right on time, so we’re right on schedule,” he said.
The boats will be transported by truck to Niagara where they will be reassembled at their new home close to the base of the falls.
Hike Metal Products has over 50 years of shipbuilding experience. According to Baptista the next project is two 40-foot icebreakers for the oil sands and a research boat for the Ministry of Natural Resources. “And lots of repair jobs to keep us busy,” said Baptista.
Baptista said each vessel will have a six-member crew and are expected to be in service this spring.
LAERC looking forward to 2014
The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) will meet on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church. LAERC members have had many enjoyments with their families. The Karen Community hosted dinner and entertainment, a Christmas party with all the families, and LAERC’s newest family – the parents and 2-year-old twin girls – were welcomed. LAERC really appreciates the various people who wanted to help ensure that some families had a very Merry Christmas. Members look forward to another year loving these new friends and welcoming another family.
If you would like to join the LAERC team, come to the meeting on Tuesday, or call and offer your ideas and/or donations. For further information call Carolyn Reid 519326-6776.
LDSS senior boys basketball vs Belle River
Leamington’s Nick Froese (10) and Herman Fehr (4) eye a bouncing ball at the Lions’ end of the court during a WECSSAA Tier II senior boys basketball game at LDSS Thursday, Dec. 19. A detrimental second quarter, where the Lions were outscored 21-6, led to a Belle River 47-36 win. Fehr led the Lions with 10 points. Previously, the junior Lions lost 47-40, also against the Belle River Nobles.
LDSS junior boys basketball
Calvin Wongsuna
Prior to the game, the senior Lions and Sabres took to the court for what ended as a 61-47 Sabres win.
Ice hut registration on area lakes
To protect the environment and ensure safety, anglers must register new or previously unregistered icefishing huts on area lakes.
Registration is free and helps discourage anglers from abandoning their huts, which can end up in waterways and washed up on shorelines when the ice thaws.
▪ Huts must be registered in Fisheries Management Zone 16 and 19. To register your ice hut, call the local ministry office. This may be done over the telephone. Once registered, an ice-fishing hut can be used anywhere in Ontario.
▪ Registration numbers on ice huts must be at least 6.3 centimetres (2.5 inches) in height and clearly displayed on the outside of the hut.
▪ Tent-style ice huts made of cloth or synthetic fabric that have a base area of seven square metres (75.4 square feet) or less when erected do not need to be registered.
▪ It’s a good idea to place huts on 15-centimetre (sixinch) high wooden blocks to make it easier to remove them at the end of the season. Ice hut owners must keep the area around their huts clear of garbage.
▪ Anglers must remove ice huts from the waters of
Fisheries Management Zone 16 and 19 by March 15th.
▪ Ice huts must be removed from lakes before ice break-up, even if it is before the specified removal date. It is an offence under the Public Lands Act to leave an ice hut after ice break-up.
of the Lions takes control of a loose ball under the watchful eye of a Sandwich opponent during a WECSSAA Tier II junior boys basketball game Thursday, Dec. 12 at LDSS. The visiting Sabres cruised to a 69-31 victory, bringing the Lions’ record to 0-3-0.
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stburg. Dylan Enns (19) and Noah Morris (20) congratulate him.
WFCU Midgets right the ship
Sat. Dec. 21 had the WFCU Capitals face off against the #1 ranked Amherstburg Avalanche team in their last regular season meeting of the year.
Southpoint came out guns ablazing as Calyn Kir sniped in the first 13 seconds of the game assisted by Noah Morris. Five minutes later Quinten Adams shelved a beauty to make it a 2-0 lead, assisted by Derek Toews. With 3 minutes left in the first, Amherstburg cut the lead in half.
It was a scoreless second with some fantastic goaltending by Southpoint’s Bryan Bradley.
Despite Southpoint getting into some penalty trouble in the third period, Eric Taylor netted the eventual game winner at the 11-minute mark on a nice pass from Dylan Enns. With 3 minutes remaining, the WFCU Midgets sent two players to the box. Amherstburg scored with 2 minutes remaining, but the Caps managed to kill off the remaining penalty to end the game and come away with the victory.
Come out and support your local minor hockey teams by checking out their schedules at www.southpointminorhockey.com.
RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS
3-Month New Year’s Shape-Up Membership Special – $115 + HST on sale until Jan. 31. Access to: all recreational swim times • walking & jogging track • core fitness and aqua fitness classes • weight room and cardio equipment rooms • personal play racquetball and squash • public skating. Hurry in and start your New Year doing something good for yourself. The Complex is here to help you reduce stress and reach your fitness goals!
The new Winter 2 & Spring Activity Guides have arrived. Complete listing of programs for children, youth, teens, adults and seniors in the Activity Guide: www.leamington.ca/recreation. Early registration Jan. 20 - 26. Regular registration Jan. 27 - Feb. 3 (add on extra fee).
Learn to play RACQUETBALL with Danny Bateman. Wednesday nights 7-8 p.m. Co-ed lessons to learn basic rules of racquetball. Racquets can be rented or bring your own.
Teens: Volleyball Academy hosts a Teen Volleyball House League for ages 1416 on Monday nights! Start to organize your friends to enter a team!
The WINDSOR EXPRESS of the National Basketball League of Canada will play in Leamington! Charity basketball game versus Leamington’s Thursday Night Men’s League All Stars on Friday, January 31 at 7 p.m. at the Sherk Complex gym. Prior to that, at 5 p.m., LDSS versus CCSS in Senior Boys WECSSAA basketball action! Tickets $10 for adults, $5 students and seniors (65+), children 5 and under enter free. Half-time dunk contest, 3-point shooting contest, door prizes and more! Tickets available at Complex front reception desk. Net proceeds to United Way Centraide of Windsor-Essex County and Canadian Tire Jumpstart!
Rock ’n Swim: Fri. Jan. 17 from 7-9 p.m. in the Complex pool with music sponsored by Dr. K. Archer-Family Dental Care. The weather is frightfully COLD, but the Complex pool gives you a tropical fun family outing!
The Complex has Boot Camp Classes, Aerobic Classes, Yoga and Pilates Classes. Whether you’re just beginning a workout routine or if you are an advanced athlete, weight training improves coordination and strength, helps balance your metabolism and blood pressure, and can ward off obesity, osteoporosis and arthritis. The Complex weight and cardio weight equipment are a great way to keep your body fit through all stages of life!
Commit to Exercise… Commit to be FIT! at Leamington’s Sherk Complex.
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Finnished off
Well, here we are again. Another IIHF World Juniors hockey tournament without a medal for Team Canada.
Two in a row, in fact — not to mention five consecutive years now without a gold medal.
Do I blame the players? No. How about the coaches? Nope. The escalating costs of putting a kid through minor hockey in this country and the subsequent decline of registration numbers? Well, partially.
Like Don Cherry, I blame Hockey Canada, although not entirely for the same reasons. Grapes seems to think a few talented players from Ontario were left off the roster in order to have a more geographically-balanced team — an in-house gesture of political correctness, so to speak. No, I believe Hockey Canada shot us in the foot a few short years earlier. It wasn’t that long ago when junior hockey teams in this country could carry as many 16-year-old players as they saw fit. Even the occasional 15-year-old made the final cut — the Dresden Kings signed such a kid by the name of Jason Missiaen who tended net, went on to play in the OHL and at a towering 6’ 8”, eventually became a draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens.
Nowadays, thanks to Hockey Canada’s all-encompassing intellect, every junior hockey team outside the CHL in the Great White North can sign only one 16-year-old (CHL teams can enlist four per season). I can’t even fathom how many thousands of players that age with the potential to blaze a trail through junior and perhaps even professional hockey are being denied that chance because they must wait an entire year longer to make the leap to junior hockey.
There’s a very valuable snippet of advice in the world of musicians that basically suggests trying to work your way into a band full of players who are more experienced and talented than you. When it happens, that musical fledgling learns more and learns it exponentially faster. The same too can be said for hockey players, or the athletes of any sport for that matter.
Even those few 16-year-olds who get the chance to play junior hockey and don’t end up play professionally — which will be most of them — at least have a better chance at landing a post-secondary scholarship. With today’s tuition fees, any help they can get will no doubt prove a godsend.
But no, Hockey Canada will have no part of that. I’ll admit I’m not entirely sure why. Perhaps to keep more midget registration numbers high enough to ice teams in smaller associations. Maybe HC thinks most 16-year-olds can’t handle the pressure of junior hockey. Whatever the reason, I believe they’re doing more harm than good and it looks like the annual IIHF tournament is proving me right.
This year, gold medal hopes were dashed when we were squashed 5-1 by Finland in the quarterfinals. Chances of coming home with bronze were snuffed with the following 2-1 loss to Russia. I now find those “It’s Our Game” commercials a little tougher to swallow when we get our asses handed to us by a country with less than one-sixth of our population. We’ve had trouble with Sweden lately too. Maybe hockey’s cheaper to play in Scandinavia.
The adverse effects didn’t unfold immediately. Not exactly. Locally, the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ league’s annual Prospects Game became more of an all-star game before being written off entirely. As the Prospects Game, it drew more than its share of Ontario Hockey League scouts. When ‘C’ teams could wrangle up as many 16-year-olds as they saw fit, there was more potential for a greater number up-and-coming major Junior A recruits. Now, CHL teams are signing more players from across the boarder and overseas. These teams, for the most part, aren’t looking to make rookies out of 19-year-olds.
Even at that level of junior hockey, there were several hoops to jump through for Connor McDavid to suit up for the Erie Otters as a 15-year-old. It proved worth the effort, as he was second in points with the Otters that season, three behind team leader Connor Brown.
So how long before such anti-competitive legislation leaves an impact on Canada’s contribution to the professional level? It’s already started, at least on paper. Since pros were allowed to play Olympic hockey (1998 in Nagano, Japan), Canada’s won two out of a possible four medals. Both were gold, but it still shoots a few holes in our “we don’t win a medal every time because our nation’s best players are ineligible to play” excuse. Again on paper, our men’s team comes up empty-handed every other Olympics. If you believe in such patterns, things don’t look good for Sochi.
Saturday, January 25 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the
The solution is obvious. The time has come for Hockey Canada to admit it has committed a wrongdoing that can be remedied as easily as reversing the rule at hand. There are too many players in this country being denied the chance to prove themselves and get that pivotal one-year ‘head start’ at the junior level. Maybe at least allow two or three 16-year-olds per non-CHL junior team.
Until then, well, at least we can beat Germany... for now.
Jessop’s Journal
Eric Taylor celebrates his game-winning goal in the third period versus #1 ranked Amher-
Southpoint Stars Atoms finalists at Windsor Wild tourney
The Southpoint UCC Atom girls team played in the Windsor Wild tournament on the weekend. The Atoms started off against Windsor and defeated them 1-0. The goal came from Alyssa Lamb, assisted by Tara Tiessen. Hana LeClaire ended up with the shutout, having to handle only a few shots because of the strong play by the rest of the team. Tarez Raheb was given the game puck for her defensive efforts.
The second game saw the team come up against a strong St. Clair team. For two periods there was no score, mainly because the Atoms were getting at least one forward back to help the defense. Centres Alyssa Lamb and Alexa Taylor were often the forwards disrupting the St. Clair attack. In the third period the Southpoint team made a few mistakes and St. Clair capitalized on them, scoring three times. Alyssa Lamb was awarded the game MVP.
A win was needed in the third game, against St. Thomas, to bring the Southpoint team into a first place tie. Everyone played a solid game but Southpoint could only come away with a 1-1 tie. What did start to occur in this game was good solid play by first-year players in front of the opposing team’s goal. As a result, Ava Hildebrandt scored her first goal and received the MVP puck for the game.
The girls made the semi-finals and had to play against St. Clair Storm. The Storm came out aggressively, catching the Southpoint team off guard and scoring a goal in the first few minutes. The UCCU team played valiantly to tie the score but the match ended 1-0. The MVP award went to Alexa Taylor.
There were a lot of positive qualities being shown by players in this tournament and they are to be commended on how they played.
In other Stars action, the Rhine Danube Southpoint Intermediate Stars welcomed the KC Filles Tilbury team to the Heinz rink on Sunday afternoon. This game was a close hard fought battle for both teams but in the end the Filles won the game by a score of 3-1. Shelby Davison scored the lone goal for the Lady Stars, with the assists going to Tatum Davison and Brycelin Mullins.
Sunday afternoon also saw the Lions Club Southpoint Intermediate Stars take on the Lakeshore Lightning. Both teams battled hard but the Lakeshore Lightning Ladies outgunned the Lady Stars by a score of 3-1. Kim Goyeau scored the lone Stars goal, while Hannah Toews notched the lone assist.
Bantam Majors beat Erie, lost two others
The Southpoint Bantam Major team, sponsored by Jose’s Bar and Grill, recently lost two and won a league game.
The first game was against the Windsor Jr. Spitfires. The Caps looked great in the first period and started the scoring with Luc Ribble firing home a Zack Dillen pass. Ribble returned the favour and Dillen banged home a goal for a 2-0 lead. Windsor scored 5 unanswered goals throughout the rest of the game to take a 5-2 win.
The Caps travelled to Harrow next to take on the Erie Storm. Erie took a 1-0 lead into the second period. Early in the second, Brett Enns converted a Luc Ribble and Zack Dillen feed into the back of the net to tie it 1-1. Erie went ahead 2-1 until Zack Dillen knotted it a 2-2 with the assist going to Luc Ribble. Again Erie took a 3-2 lead early in the third period until the Caps responded. Zack Dillen tied it at 3-3 with a beauty unassisted goal. The Caps kept the pressure up when Ryan Wall’s shot from the point found twine to take a 4-3 lead. Luc Ribble and Jared
Hillier earned the assists. Wall then found Luc Ribble on the back door of a power play and Ribble tipped the blast top corner. Evan Loveless got an empty net goal to preserve the 6-3 win.
Following that, the Caps took on the AA Kent Cobras in Tilbury. The Caps got a shorthanded goal from Dawson Iles and then a goal from Jared Hillier assisted by Luc Ribble and Jessica Jeffrey to keep it close for 2 periods. Kent took most of
the play to the Caps ending in a 5-2 loss.
Second half of curling season begins
By Gordon Wonnick
This week begins the second half of this curling season.
On January 10-11, Sun Parlour Curling Club hosts a two-day mixed bonspiel this is always a really fun event and also features some good curling. Why not take some time and come and watch and join in the fun?
On January 18 the club hosts the Don Emerson Memorial Seniors Bonspiel, sponsored by Udo Renner Financial. Many of the prominent teams in the county will participate. Again, this is an event very much worth watching.
Last week the Dave McMurren Sun Parlour team participated in the Glencoe Senior Bonspiel and ended up winning the event. Dave’s team consisted of John Fantin skipping, supported by Dave McMurren, Rick Metz and Gary McCrae. Nice going, guys.
The Sun Parlour Curling Club teams enjoy great success in the Southwestern Ontario senior bonspiels, which just confirms that the club’s senior curling is very successful and healthy.
If you are looking for something to do, drop by the club, enjoy a cold one and watch good competition.
Rhine Danube bowling scores
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores from Mon. Dec. 23.
Games Over 200: M. Dickau 217-202, H. Kosempel 203-247-239, G. Garnham 222, W. Abbott 222, C. Sabelli 237, M. Paglione 223-203, A. Dickau 243-237, S. Leclaire 200, W. Fittler 223-204, C. Kosempel 204-215-227, A. Smith 201.
Series Over 550: G. Garnham 580, A. Smith 578, H. Kosempel 689, C. Sabelli 627, M. Paglione 617, A. Dickau 657, W. Fittler 605, C. Kosempel 646.
Final standings for first half season: Dickau’s 60, Weil’s 56, Taki’s 55, Rhine Danube 54, Fittler Farms 53, Unico 39.
Here are the Rhine Danube bowling results from Mon. Dec. 30.
Games Over 200: O. Wolf 203, H. Kosempel 201-238256, G. Garnham 212-209,
W. Abbott 213-214-205, W. Fittler 203-202, J. Valade 233, C. Kosempel 214, D. Dalimonte 202-219, J. Paliwoda 210.
Series Over 550: O. Wolf 567, G. Garnham 586, A. Dickau 551, W. Fittler 579, J. Valade 574, C. Kosempel 568, K. Kosempel 553, H. Kosempel 695, W. Abbott 632, D. Dalimonte 606.
Standings: Fittler Farms 7, Weil’s 5, Taki’s 5, Rhine Danube 2, Unico 2, Dickau’s 0.
Southpoint UCC Atom girls team in action.
A shot is blocked as Team Red forwards make their way into Team White’s zone during the Wheatley Sharks annual alumni game, held Saturday, Dec. 21 at Wheatley Area Arena. (SUN Photos)
A Team White defender takes possession of the puck during the annual Wheatley Sharks alumni game, held Saturday, Dec. 21 at Wheatley Area Arena. The game was followed by a Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ game between the Sharks and Wallaceburg Lakers, in turn followed by live entertainment and the draw for four cash prizes. Proceeds from the sale of cash draw tickets helped offset the costs of the Sharks’ 2013-14 season.
Sharks fundraiser a success
By Bryan Jessop
Faceoffs aren’t the only ‘draws’ where the Wheatley Sharks have experienced success this season.
The Sharks held their annual Christmas Raffle fundraiser that wrapped up with winners drawn Saturday, Dec. 21 following the organization’s annual alumni game. Tickets were sold by players, coaching staff and executive members up to the date of the draw and during the alumni game.
The total raised remains undisclosed, but team executive and supporters explain that this season’s raffle was a success.
“The players did a great job this year,” said Sharks vice president Kim Carnevale.
Winners of the 2013 draw included Andrew Phibbs
($200), Ron Schiefer ($300), Neil Anderson ($500) and Virginia Rymal ($1,000).
Both the raffle and following dance at Wheatley Area Arena’s second-floor lounge have been late-year events organized by the Sharks since their inception into the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ league in 1995. This year’s dance featured DJ Danny G and included a meal catered by The Car Barn. The dance drew a crowd of between 200 and 250 people. It began following a Sharks’ 4-2 victory over the visiting Wallaceburg Lakers and proceeded until 1 a.m. The cash prizes were drawn once per hour starting at 8 p.m. during the game against Wallaceburg and ending at 11 p.m. Each of this season’s raffle winners are local to Wheatley and surrounding area.
The Christmas Raffle is one of two draws organized by the Sharks to help offset the expense of ice rental, the other being October’s annual TV draw.
This year’s alumni game, again organized by former Shark Andy Anthony, drew more than 40 players, many of whom purchased raffle tickets. Carnevale explained that the 2013 alumni game was the most successful in recent years.
“A big thanks goes out to players and everyone else who sold tickets this year,” said Donna Matier, who led the 201314 season’s Christmas Raffle.
The team’s executive encourages local residents to attend Sharks home games on Mondays at Wheatley Area Arena, where opening faceoffs take place at 7:30 p.m. Gate proceeds are crucial in supporting the team’s ability to meet on-ice costs throughout the season.
On Sun. Dec. 22 the Southpoint Sun Stars Bantams played host to the
B.A.D. Blazers. The Blazers came out with some jump in the first period and the Stars had difficulty in settling the play down.
By the 5-minute mark of the first period the Blazers had built a 2-0 lead and had the Stars on their heels. Midway through the second period, Kennedy Hodgson cut down the wing and fired the puck to the front of the net where Morgan Brown pounced on the rebound and cut the Blazers lead to 2-1.
The Stars were controlling the play from that point to the sound of the final buzzer, but they couldn’t get another one by the Blazer netminder. Final score was Blazers 2, Stars 1.
Arena. The game ended in a 2-2 tie for Leamington’s first point of the season.
Lions boys hockey team fit to be tied
By Bryan Jessop
One might think that the Leamington District Secondary School boys hockey team would be happy to earn its first point of the 2013-14 season.
One would be wrong.
The Lions had expectations of earning their first win of their first campaign in half a decade to finish 2013, but instead settled for a 2-2 stalemate and a single point against the visiting L’Essor Aigles from a Wednesday, Dec. 18 match at Heinz Arena.
“It’s really disheartening at this point,” said LDSS coach Butch Rickeard. “We played a team we could have beat. There were flashes of positive stuff, but we’ve got to keep our heads. We set ourselves up with penalty trouble early. If we had played tough and clean from the start, we would have had the benefit of the doubt later on.”
Amani Mercier started the scoring for L’Essor with the only goal of the first period shortly after the opening frame’s midway point. The Lions eventually evened the score when Eric Taylor took a feed from Kyle Dama and made a short sprint to the Aigles net before sweeping across the crease and sending a backhand shot into the mesh during a four-on-four. With the game starting behind schedule, the second period was reduced from the standard 15 minutes to 12. The decision allowed the game to run its course without a curfew buzzer sounding before the final stanza’s 0:00 mark.
Leamington took a brief lead about six-and-a-half minutes into the third, when Quinten Adams managed to squeeze the puck between the L’Essor netminder and right post from the right side of the net during a power play opportunity. Officials hesitated to declare the goal, which stood despite moderate protest from Aigles players.
Penalty trouble finally caught up to the Lions three minutes and 17 seconds later when Mercier took hold of a rebound off a Jim McClellan save and buried a slap shot before the Leamington netminder could reposition himself for the second shot.
A dust-up in the final minute of the game gave the Lions a five-on-three advantage, but with only 14.2 seconds remaining, were unable to bury another go-ahead tally
“We had to kill off a few five-on-threes and got away from our game plan,” said Rickaerd. “It’s about finishing our plays. We didn’t get enough shots on net — we seemed to keep missing the net. We’ll bounce back though.”
Leamington will return form the Christmas holiday break with a Wednesday, Jan. 8 home match against the neighbouring Kingsville Cavaliers at 3 p.m.
The Cavaliers are also winless with a single point, although they have one game in hand over the Lions.
Mining the neighbourhood
I have a second cousin of whom I am particularly fond. He was a world-class competitive logger, owns a sawmill, operates a few gold mines and, when he has time, he is also a prospector. He lives in the lovely B.C. Cariboo country in a family stomping ground, Horsefly, B.C.
While jet-boating along the Horsefly River one afternoon we engaged in a discussion about prospecting, staking claims and getting filthy rich in the mineral discovery business. Later he showed me how to slash and mark trees, prepare claim posts and how to wander about among the mosquitoes looking for promising mineral outcroppings.
Now, as every retiree knows, income can frequently be in short supply so finding ways to supplement your income becomes essential for we senior folks.
My cousin explained how he both discovered and staked new claims and filed paperwork online and then, more to the point, how he could electronically claim jump as claims that were not quickly renewed became available.
Now I reckoned I was not into claim jumping; we southern Ontarians are much more sedate about activities which may have an ethical downside.
However, upon returning to Ontario and undertaking research into how one stakes mineral claims, I decided that there was room for an initiative in my neighbourhood.
You see, here in Ontario, one owns property more or less as long as it is on the surface. Gravel (aggregate) pits are an exception under the relevant gravel grabbing law. You do not own the mineral rights beneath your property apparently, so staking mineral claims seems to be in order within Ontario’s Mining Act.
But I was not interested in gravel – no sireee Mavis! – I wanted real mineral wealth.
With my freshly sharpened axe, a roll of bright florescent-pink tape and a can of bright orange spray paint, I recently set out one morning to stake some mining claims around the neighbourhood. So I set about searching for mineral wealth in Essex County. As I hiked across my neighbour’s lawn I was humming that wonderful song by the late beloved Rita MacNeil “I’m A Working Man I Am”. You know the song “… and I’ve been down underground...”
I took some mineral samples at a neighbour’s driveway and chipped a few of those glacial erratic stones we find all over the region. Not being a geologist made my analysis of the rocks much easier as I detected traces of crystals or maybe diamonds and perhaps some gold or silver in several local driveways and large rockery rocks.
The next thing was to slash markers on trees and tie some pink ribbon at each marked tree. A large magnolia tree seemed a good place for a slash, so I took my axe and hacked a slice off the tree. Then I tied a piece of pink ribbon. I also cut off some limbs from a couple of maple trees – one was an Amur Maple and the other a lovely Japanese Maple. Maple limbs make excellent claim stakes as they can be sharpened easily and then claim numbers can be inscribed. Add a splash of orange florescent paint and a pink ribbon and there you have the beginnings of a mineral claim.
I had just finished staking my third prospective claim on the diving board of a lady down the streets pool when she appeared and asked me in language most profane what I was doing.
I explained, as best one can when a broom is being swung at your head, that I was exercising my right under Ontario law to stake mineral claims for sub-surface mining rights on her property. She had not yet noticed the slash on her Aspidistra tree or even the pink ribbon. She screamed something about me soon being sub-surface and then sent her vicious Shih Tzu after my hide.
As I retreated back through my earlier staked claims, I suddenly realized that a mob was gathering and that there seemed to be some unhappiness surrounding my claim staking expedition. I retreated into my house, locked all the doors and windows, but still had difficulty ignoring the obscene chants of my hitherto inoffensive neighbours.
Clearly, I reasoned, they must assume I would rather live on public assistance and their tax dollar than provide me with understanding and an opportunity to earn retirement income right at home.
I haven’t abandoned prospecting for minerals here in Essex County, but from now on I’ll do it in the dark providing my aging eyes don’t let me down.
Eric Taylor backhands the puck into the L’Essor net to tie up a WECSSAA boys hockey game at 1-1 Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Heinz
LLOYD BROWNJOHN Cobweb Corner...
Cougars doubled by Royals
By Bryan Jessop
The Cardinal Carter boys hockey team will have to make earning its first win a New Year’s resolution.
The team finished 2013 without a win as its final game before the holiday season break ended in an 8-4 loss to the visiting Lajeunesse Royals at Leamington’s Unico Arena.
The Royals approached centre ice for the opening faceoff as a .500 team in the Cullen Conference at 3-3-1 while the Cougars started the contest at 0-4-1.
Zach Garvey scored for the visitors just over two minutes into the game, deflecting a shot of a Carter post and past Cougars netminder Caitlyn Cressman. The game was Cressman’s first start in net for the boys’ team.
Gerrid LaSala’s strong season continued with a shorthanded, game-tying goal 3:28 later when he picked off a Royals’ zone-clearing attempt and rushed in alone on the Lajeunesse net to bury a waist-high wrist shot into the right side of the mesh.
Garvey struck again 30 seconds later to give his team another lead shortly after the Cougars penalty expired, firing a shot that Cressman partially intercepted only to have the puck fall to the ice and trickle over the goal line. Alixe Saliba opened the Royals’ lead to 3-1 after releasing a wrist shot that deflected off Cressman’s right arm and into the net.
The Cougars’ special teams continued to shine in the second period, where they killed off a five-on-three shorthanded stretch that ran 90 seconds. Evan Nash pulled his team to within a goal two minutes and 19 seconds into the frame with an ice-level shot that skidded uninterrupted into the Lajeunesse net. Alex Simard replied for the Royals to bring the score to 4-2 for the second intermission break.
An explosive third period proved more than sufficient for the guests to put the game away, scoring four more over a stretch of about four minutes. Chad Yetman netted the game winner, followed by insurance goals by Philip Nadeau, Garvey to complete the hat trick and Saliba for his second of the game.
Cougars junior and senior running backs exchanged football dominance for contributions to their school’s hockey team with goals just over a minute apart. Daniel Metcalfe replied less than two minutes after the second Saliba goal, followed by the game’s final tally by Matteo Del Brocco.
Despite Cardinal Carter’s refusal to give up, their comeback plans were cut short by a curfew buzzer with more than four minutes remaining on the game clock.
“We had our chances, but we really come out flat in the third,” said Cougars coach Ted Wigfield.
“We had a pretty strong second period and hoped to build on it for the third, but obviously that didn’t happen,” added assistant coach Jim Kittl. “I was actually very happy with our special teams, but they buried their chances and we didn’t. They’ve (Lajeunesse) got some very talented players.”
Cardinal Carter assists on their four goals went to Anthony Tannous, Del Brocco, Nash, Metcalfe and Colin Harris with two.
The month of January will feature four road games for the Cougars against Harrow, Massey, Lajeunesse and St. Joseph’s. They will return home Monday, Feb. 10 with a 3 p.m. start at Unico Arena against Assumption.
Above: Cardinal Carter’s Noah Fuerth and a Lajeunesse player race for a sliding puck during a WECSSAA boys hockey game at Unico Arena Wednesday, Dec. 18. The Cougars lost 8-4. Right - Cardinal Carter’s Evan Nash tries to stuff the puck past the Lajeunesse goaltender during the first period. (SUN Photos)
OBITUARY
Elmer Fleming
Elmer Fleming, 73 years, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 6, 2014.
Beloved husband of Jacqueline for 51 years. Dear father of Doreen Munro (John), Mary Ann Treleaven, and Elmer Fleming Jr. (Carol). Loving grandfather of Shawna Lynn, Kyle, Caitlyn, Bradley, Christopher, Kyla, McKenzie, Joshua, Justin, Haylie, Dakota, and great-grandfather of Carter and Juliette. Elmer will also be missed by his very good friends Dennis and Kelly Stevenson. Predeceased by his parents Walter and Velma Fleming. Dear brother of Dora Pinneau, Betty Garrette, Donna Christian, the late Lynda Tazzman, Larry Fleming, Carl Fleming, and Carol Predhomme.
At Elmer’s request, cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington (519-326-2631) or online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Susie Schmidt
Maria Vincenza Mastronardi
Susie Schmidt, 88 years, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2013 at Leamington Mennonite Home. Beloved wife of the late Nick Schmidt (2005). Loving mother of Larry Schmidt and wife Susan, Barb VanGrinsven, Randy Schmidt and wife Bonnie, Jim Schmidt and wife Jackie Kervoelen. Loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 18 greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Jessie Toews, John Dick and wife Erna, brother-inlaw Alfred Fischer. Predeceased by son-in-law Frank VanGrinsven (2005), and sisters and brothers-in-law John Toews, John and Elizabeth Schmidt, Anne and Abe Dick, Lena Fischer.
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 Susie’s life held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 9, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bruce Wiebe officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home or Alzheimer Society. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Horticultural Society: 2013 in review
By Catherine Riediger
Another year has come to a close, and for the Leamington Horticultural Society it has been a year of accomplishments, maintenance, change and losses.
The monthly meetings and guest speakers have been informative and entertaining with a variety of subjects from garden problems, the growing of flowers and vegetables, controlling of insects in our gardens as well as greenhouses, poisonous plants, the making of corsages and leis Hawaiian style, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The tour of the Mucci greenhouses was one of the year’s high-
Maria Vincenza Mastronardi, 88 years, passed away peacefully at Leamington District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Beloved wife of Alberino for 69 years. Loving mother of Antonietta Mastronardi-Coates and husband Sydney Coates, Nick D. Mastronardi and wife Marjorie, Mike Mastronardi and wife Connie. Predeceased by son Gino (1961). Adored Nonna of Albert, Michelle Preston and husband Jeff, Benjamin Mastronardi and wife Jennifer, Christopher Mastronardi and wife Tanya, Loren and Steven Mastronardi. Proud great-Nonna of Alisha, Nicole, Mathew and Jax. Predeceased by sister Marietta Totaro (1947), and brother Gaetano Totaro (1987) and late wife Maria. Special aunt to Raffaele and late husband Etorino, Nick Totaro and wife Rosina, and great-niece Teresa DiMenna and late husband Franco. Dear sister-in-law to Lina Guidice (late Guiseppe), Maria Mastronardi (late Pino), the late Ciro Mastronardi (Bambina), the late Beato Mastronardi (Maria) and their families.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Mass to celebrate Maria Vincenza’s life was held at St. Michael’s Church, 21 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 10 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery followed.
As an expression of sympathy, donations made by cheque to the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation or St. Michael’s Church Building Fund 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
lights and I have enjoyed the opportunity to purchase their products of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.
To achieve the Society’s mandate of beautifying Leamington, the members were busy planting and maintaining the flower beds and pots around town; installing a commemorative plaque and flower bed on Cherry Lane to recognize other societies who contributed to the tree fund to replace trees lost during the tornado; installing a flower bed around the Centennial monument in Mersea Park as well as installing a bicycle station and the creating and installing of a unique picnic table in Mersea Park; the planting of memorial trees to honour the memory of members who have passed away in the current year (Past President Joy Randall and Berit Collings, who was President at the time of her death); the taking over of the “Replant Our Streets” program founded by Bill Sherk and Scott Watson, and arranging for the planting of a tree at the Marina to honour Cam McKay for his support of the Society during his time as Operations Manager for the Municipality of Leamington.
The Plant Sale in May and the Raffle Draw in June were the two fundraising projects for 2013. After much consideration, it was decided to discontinue the Christmas Wreath Making fundraiser. Society members participated in the Home and Garden Show; held their annual picnic in June hosted by Steve and Kathryn DeGoey at the Peanut Centre Nursery; awarded Jessie Driedger the Society’s $500 Student Award and completed the season with their Christmas party held this year at King’s Landing in Kingsville.
Elections were conducted in November and the new executive members are: President Ken Clark, 1st Vice President Peter Scorrar, 2nd Vice President Jane Donaldson, Secretary Eileen Wonnick, Treasurer Emily Oldensburg.
“Replant Our Streets” Corner
In continuation of the Society’s recognition of those who have participated in this program:
13. November 2002 – Reid Funeral Home planted a Glenleven Linden north of Countess St. on east side of Erie St. S.
14. November 2002 – Bill Sherk planted an Ivory Silk Lilac north of Countess St. on east side of Erie St. S.
15. November 2002 – Herm and Elizabeth Dick planted a Crimson Maple on Erie St. S. in front of Tim Hortons.
16. December 2002 – In memory of Archie Dehu the pallbearers planted a Crimson Maple north of Melrose on west side of Erie St. S.
17. December 2002 – Tim and Michelle Hill planted a Deborah Maple north of Melrose on west side of Erie St. S.
18. December 2002 – Bill Sherk planted a Deborah Maple north of Melrose on west side of Erie St. S.
19. December 2002 – Mark and Sue Williams planted a Maple tree on Erie St. S., south of the driveway to Lakeview Cemetery.
20. December 2002 – Mark and Sue Williams planted a Maple tree on Erie St. S., north of the driveway to Lakeview Cemetery.
21. December 2002 – Les and Joyce Grant planted a Maple tree at the Leamington Marina in memory of their son, John.
The members of the Leamington Horticultural Society wishes you all the very best for 2014.
In late 2013 the Karen Community presented an evening of dinner, entertainment and fellowship. Approximately 100 people were in attendance and friends from Kitchener came to be a part of the musical program. There were 26 budding singing stars and each were accompanied by the guitars, drums, and keyboard. There were speeches from Wilma Lamb Stewart, Chair of Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC), and Mahn Kyaw Shwe, Chair of Karen Community of Canada, who spoke abouthis committee which helps the Karen people with any problems that arise in adjusting to living
in Canada. Rev. Thomas Kay offered the blessing on the abundance of food prepared. During the meal there was entertainment with singing by the children, youth and adults. Masters of Ceremony were Tho and his son Journey. Tho spoke in Karen and Journey translated in English. This “Really Big Show” raised over $800, which was to be shared by the Karen Community and LAERC.
Unwanted visitor arrested
Leamington OPP received a call on Christmas Day regarding an unwanted male party. Police arrived and observed a vehicle matching the description of the suspect’s vehicle leaving the residence in question in the 400 block of Oak St. E. Police spoke to the driver of the vehicle, who exhibited signs of impairment. He was arrested at the scene where he proceeded to assault one of the arresting officers.
Jose Luis Vasquez-Morales, age 33, of Leamington, was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Refuse to Provide Sample, and Assault a Peace Officer.
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Notice
Nomination for Office is Hereby Given to All Municipal Electors
TAKE NOTICE that a regular Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 27, 2014, if a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill offices; And further that nominations for The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington for the following offices may be made by completing and filing, in the Office of the Clerk, nominations in the prescribed form:
Mayor One (1) to be elected
Deputy Mayor One (1) to be elected
Councillor Five (5) to be elected
Trustee, Greater Essex County District School Board – To be Determined Trustee, Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board – To be Determined Trustee, Conseil scolaire de district des écoles Catholiques du Sud-Ouest – To be Determined Trustee, Conseil scolaire de district du Center-Sud-Ouest – To be Determined
A Nomination Form must be signed by the candidate and may be filed in person or by an agent during the Nomination Period, commencing Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) until Nomination Day, Friday, September 12th, 2014, (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM). The deadline to withdraw from nominations is Friday, September 12th, 2014 at 2:00 PM.
A prescribed nomination filing fee for the Office of Mayor is Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) and a filing fee for all other candidates is One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). The nomination fee must accompany the Nomination Form and is payable by cash, certified cheque, debit or money order to the “Municipality of Leamington”.
You must be qualified to hold the office at the time of filing the Nomination Form in order to be eligible to run for office. A qualified candidate must be:
• eighteen (18) years of age or older;
• a Canadian citizen;
• a resident of or the owner or tenant of land in the Municipality of Leamington or the spouse of such a person; and
• not disqualified as per the Municipal Elections Act.
Qualifications for the Office of School Board Trustee are found in the Education Act.
The Clerk/Returning Officer must certify the Nomination Form before such person becomes a certified candidate for the office to which she or he is nominated. You must file a Nomination Form with the Clerk/Returning Officer before you spend or raise money for campaign activities. If you receive greater than two percent (2%) of the votes cast for that office, your filing fee will be returned to you. All completed and filed forms are public documents.
In the event there are an insufficient number of certified candidates to fill all positions available, nominations will be re-opened at the Office of the Clerk for the vacant positions only, on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM).
Nomination Forms may be obtained and when completed, filed with:
Brian
R. Sweet,
Clerk/Returning
Officer Director of Corporate Services
Municipality of Leamington
111 Erie Street North
Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9
Phone: 519-326-5761
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will be holding a Perch Dinner on Friday, January 10 at St. Michael’s Church Hall, Leamington, from 4:306:30 p.m. $10 per person. ja1-8 COMING EVENTS
NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All creditors and others having claims against the Estate of LONI GERDA VOLCKAERTlate of Leamington, Ontario who died October 27, 2013 must send particulars of their claims to Linda Tiessen, Estate Trustee with Will c/o C. OWEN SPETTIGUE PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION,Barrister and Solicitor, 57 Talbot Street East, P.O. Box 327, Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W3 before the 15th day of January, 2014, after which date the assets of the deceased will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have then been received.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SELMA JUDITH MCGORMAN late of the Municipality of Leamington, In the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, who died on November 28, 2013
Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of the same to the undersigned solicitors for the Estate Trustee on or before the 31st day of January, 2014 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.
Dated at Leamington, Ontario this 6th day of January, 2014.
SAWATZKY BALZER
Barristers and Solicitors 5 Russell Street Leamington, Ontario N8H 1T7 519-322-2341
Solicitors for the Estate Trustee
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD STANLEY GILLAN
All claims against the Estate of DONALD STANLEY GILLAN, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 22nd day of August, 2013 must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 29th day of January, 2014. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.
Dated: December 30, 2013.PEARSALL, MARSHALL, SEATON & NEUFELD LLP.
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SEASONAL/PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
There is an immediate opening for a Seasonal/Part-Time Employee in the Parks & Recreation Department.
Work Schedule:
• 40 Hours per week from April 1 through November 30th, days, afternoon and weekend shifts.
• 24 Hours per week commencing December 1 through March 31 days, afternoon and weekend shifts.
Duties:
Horticultural and grounds maintenance, supervision and custodial works for all municipal parks and facilities.
This is a front-line position that involves interaction with the general public.
Qualifications:
• Minimum grade 12 education; post secondary education in landscape architecture or horticultural technician would be a preference.
• Applicants must have and maintain a G driver’s licence.
• General understanding and knowledge of maintenance and repairs to facilities and lawn equipment.
• Must have excellent people skills and enjoy working outdoors.
Rate of Pay:
In accordance with Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
All applicants must complete an application for employment prior to the closing date. Application forms can be obtained at the municipal office or found online at www.kingsville.ca Applications must be submitted to: Town of Kingsville Human
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