Southpoint Sun - March 25, 2015

LKRC staff honoured for saving life

By Bryan Jessop

The Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex is filled with equipment considered crucial to its visitors, but two staff members recently proved beyond a doubt which item is its most important.

On Friday, Feb. 27, the Essex Windsor EMS and South West Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program presented the fourth annual Survivor’s Day at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Alumni Ballroom. The annual celebration of first responders who’ve leapt into action to save lives included a Leamington contingent this year.

Although these first responders are most often paramedics, firefighters or police officers, common citizens are also occasionally honoured for lifesaving actions. Such was the case following an incident in September of 2013 at the LKRC, where Leamington resident Jim Ferguson Sr. suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness after entering the facility through the doors leading into the main-floor lobby.

to guests that morning.

While one co-worker rushed to retrieve a defibrillator at the top of the stairs near the Heinz Arena entry, others called 9-1-1 to have an ambulance dispatched.

Fischer and supervisor of aquatics and fitness Pat McLaughlin used the device three times as Fischer administered CPR between charges.

“It was a team effort by Complex staff,” Fischer explained, noting that all LKRC staff are trained in First Aid and defibrillator use. “Everybody had a role, everybody did their thing.”

“He’s doing fine. He’s been pretty active. It’s more his arthritis that slows him down than his heart.”

- Jim Ferguson Jr.

Paramedics who arrived at the scene credited the defibrillator’s use with reviving Ferguson, explaining to Fischer that the outcome would likely have been different if it had not been readily available.

Current LKRC supervisor of marketing and events Brenda Fischer was amongst those who witnessed Ferguson’s fall. Fischer happened to be standing in the lobby at the time, shortly after the Complex opened its doors

Currently, there are four defibrillators stationed throughout the Complex — one near the Heinz Arena entrance, one in the hockey dressing rooms hallway, one near the swimming pool and the other in the facility’s weight room. The first of the four devices was brought to the LKRC about 10 years ago with the other three following as funding permitted.

Ferguson’s heart stopped due to complications related to arrhythmia. He suffered the first of two heart stoppages about 14 years ago and since the incident in 2013, has had a smaller, compact

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defibrillator implanted surgically at a London hospital. The device will automatically send charges in the event of another similar occurrence while sending a signal to the hospital in London to notify staff there of what has transpired.

Although only the bottom third of Ferguson’s heart is still operational, he is still enjoying a busy lifestyle.

Ferguson and his wife have celebrated their 60th anniversary since the 2013 incident and his family is known as some of the community’s biggest hockey enthusiasts.

“He’s doing fine,” said Ferguson’s son Jim Jr. “He’s been pretty active. It’s more his arthritis that slows him down than his heart.”

As Fischer, McLaughlin and Ferguson were un-

able to attend the Feb. 27 ceremony at St. Clair College, they arranged a gathering of their own at the Complex earlier that month. A photo was taken of the trio to be sent to event organizers, allowing them to be recognized at the Survivor’s Day despite their absence.

From left to right, Brenda Fischer, Jim Ferguson Sr. and Pat McLaughlin pose for a photo near one of four defibrillators located throughout the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Fischer and McLaughlin — LKRC employees — used

defibrillator to save Ferguson’s life after he suffered cardiac arrest in the main lobby in September of 2013.

Mennonite church hosts fifth Prom Project

By Bryan Jessop

Grade 8 and Grade 12 girls in the Leamington area have found that one good break deserves another.

The United Leamington Mennonite Church on Oak Street hosted the fifth annual Prom Project Friday, March 20, where soon-to-be Grade 8 and Grade 12 graduates converged to find the perfect dress for the occasion. For the first time, the chance to find a break on prices was held during March Break — a change in schedule that made the event more convenient for dozens of local girls.

The collection of lightly-worn dresses have been accumulated by and stored at the Et Cetera Shop in Leamington, an active partner with the event since it began in 2011. The local business holds hundreds of dresses from year to year as well as over 100 that are new to Prom Project each year. Regardless of brand name, each dress sells for $10. Prom Project coordinator Jane Latam explained that some of the designer dresses donated fetched an original sale price of $700 to $800. Many others would have sold for in excess of

$200 when new.

“Every year we wonder if there’s still a need and every year these girls come out and smile, feeling like a princess — so there’s a need being met and it’s all worthwhile,” Latam said. “We’re fortunate to be partnered with the Et Cetera Shoppe. We’re very grateful for their support. We’re also very grateful to the ULMC for hosting this outreach event.”

When the program launched five years ago, the Et Cetera Shoppe served as its location for six consecutive Wednesdays. Years two to five were held at the United Leamington Mennonite Church. A committee of 10 volunteers organized the project each year, many of whom took the day off from work to help Grade 8 and 12 girls find the right dress. The same volunteers sort dresses by size after they are washed and repaired if necessary and offer their homes as drop-off locations.

From years two to four, Prom Project was held in April or May from Thursday to Saturday or Friday and Saturday. Latam and her fellow volunteers found that the majority of prom and grad dress shoppers arrived within the first five hours, prompting them to alter hours from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. in one day.

“Every year we wonder if there’s still a need and every year these girls come out and smile, feeling like a princess — so there’s a need being met and it’s all worthwhile.”

- Jane Latam

Great selection...

On average, just over 100 dresses are purchased from Prom Project each year. The proceeds are split between the ULMC, South Essex Community Council and the Et Cetera Shoppe, the latter who in turn donates their share of funds to the Mennonite Central Committee.

“What we make we donate back. At the end of the day, it’s a win-win situation,” Latam said. “The girls are getting a great deal and it gives them a sense of dignity. It lets them choose their own dress and they can say they paid for it. We also get a lot of very happy moms. There have been a lot of hugs.”

Typically, Prom Project shoppers come from across Leamington as well as Kingsville, Essex and as far as Amherstburg.

“Wereduck” author holding book signing

On Wednesday, Apr. 8 at 4:30 p.m. the Leamington Library is hosting author Dave Atkinson, who will be reading from “Wereduck”, his first book for kids aged 8-12. There will also be a book signing and question and answer session. Space is limited and online registration is suggested by visiting www.essexcountylibrary.ca Atkinson is an awardwinning freelance journalist, columnist, and broadcaster. His work for the CBC has appeared on The Current, Atlantic Voice, Tapestry, Maritime Magazine, and regional radio programs across the country.

Both Atkinson and his wife Erin (Bateman) grew up in Leamington. They are homeschooling their three kids in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Copies of “Wereduck” will also be available for purchase at the Leamington Arts Centre.

Prom Dress Event volunteer committee member Sandra Petryschuk helps 17-year-old Lena Friesen select a dress during the fifth annual event of its kind, held Friday, March 20 at Leamington United Mennonite Church. Dresses for graduation ceremonies and prom events sold at $10 each. (SUN Photo)

Local family supports Windsor-Essex County memorial

By Bryan Jessop

A World War II Royal Canadian Air Force memorial currently being built in Essex will honour veterans from across Windsor and Essex County. Not surprisingly, it has captured the attention and support of local residents and business owners.

The Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee is in the midst of planning, mapping out and building a memorial dedicated to Windsor and Essex County’s 1,400 residents who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII. Financial contributions from family members of the veterans being honoured are being complimented by a $2,500 donation by Kingsville natives Peter and Audrey Festeryga — owners of a Leamington-based law firm. The offering will pay for one of three flagpoles being erected to hoist the Canadian, Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force flags.

“We decided that this is a very worthwhile project,” said Audrey during a brief presentation made at the memorial site Tuesday, March 17.

“My message to everyone in Windsor and Essex County is that this is your Spitfire. This is your monument.”

- Suzanne Allison

The Festerygas met members of the Spitfire Committee during a recent event at the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village. At a booth set up by Festerygas, the local husband and wife duo and Spitfire Committee members discussed the Wellington-Lancaster bomber that Peter’s great uncle James A. Lowden piloted during WWII. The Kingsville residents later discussed the idea of supporting the memorial and honouring Lowden at the same time. Lowden, born and raised in Winnipeg, was a flight officerpilot with the 179 Squadron Coastal Command in Cornwall, England during the war. Although his name will not appear on the 20 foot-long wall because he was not a resident of Essex County, a stone in his honour will appear near the base of one of the three flag poles. Lowden died five years ago at the age of 87. He overcame polio as a child and being self-educated, later went on to work for Power Corporation along with former Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin.

The flagpoles will be installed and the surrounding site will be refurbished prior to the dedication ceremony scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m. One of the memorial’s two main attractions arrived and was installed last year. An MK9 Spitfire replica was installed last year after being shipped from Liverpool, England to Montreal on a freighter in early September. From there, it was dismantled and sent to Toronto in pieces by train.

Upon arrival in Essex, the aircraft and its final few unattached pieces were sent for reassembly to the old Essex Memorial Arena — a building constructed by WWII veterans after returning home from Europe 70 years ago. The plane was also repainted to match the one flown by Essex-born WWII pilot Jerry Billing, who died Jan. 9 of this year at the age of 93. The $30,000 paint scheme included Billing’s name, serial number and call letters YO D — as his actual Spitfire appeared during his role in the D Day invasion at Normandy in June of 1944. The paint job includes the black and white

the MK9

replica

presents a donation of $2,500 in support of a memorial site project in honour of Windsor-Essex County residents who served with the RAF or RCAF during WWII. The donation will fund one of three flagpoles to be erected at the site, which will also include an Honour Wall with the names of 1,400 WWII RCAF and RAF service men and women from Windsor and Essex County.

invasion stripes applied to actual planes to allow D Day allied ground forces to recognize them as their own.

A rushed order was placed on the first stage of the project so that Billing could see the replica in late September as it currently appears at the site.

The idea for the dedication came about shortly after the former Essex Canadian Tire building was demolished in 2004 — one of its walls bore a mural honouring the WWII services of Billing.

“He was pretty upset about that,” said Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee chairperson Suzanne Allison on Billing’s reaction to the loss of the mural. “He

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From left to right Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee members Michael Beale and Mike Kohuch, Essex municipal councilor Randy Voakes, Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee chairperson Suzanne Allison, Karen Billing, EMSC member Joe Gibson, Audrey Festeryga, EMSC member Bob Swaddling and Ted Festeryga stand near

Spitfire

Priscilla while Festeryga

It’s hard to digest big decisions

The weather couldn’t have been better for our son Cheyne and his friend Tyler’s visit last week! The water continued to get calmer each day, enabling us to water ski, kayak, snorkel and boat.

Each day added a new adventure. The day that I took the boys waterskiing, all three of us skied with one eye enjoying the scenery and the other watching out for what may be lurking below the surface. At one point, while we were looping back and forth in the shallow waters, I noticed our little dog Charlie was on his own, running back and forth along the sea wall. That was fine until we stopped and he proceeded to jump down onto the beach and wade out into the water. The little dog that does not like water started swimming out towards the boat. Wasting no time, Cheyne and Tyler jumped in to save him from drowning or a sea animal that may have found him to be a tasty lunch!

one can continue to enjoy lots of steamed or roasted ones. Alkaline foods include practically all vegetables. Even one of my favourites is acceptable – the potato! Milk and cream are allowed, but no milk products such as hard cheeses – boo! One can have ripe local fruits, spices and herbs, as well as cold-pressed vegetable oils, especially linseed oil. Isn’t this what they used to put on our roads to keep the dust down?

Up until this moment, I still hadn’t seen a shark since our arrival in July. The following day, while on our way to the Blue Hole, we spotted many shadows ahead as we reached the shallow, warm water. Sure enough, there were at least twenty 5 to 6-foot sharks. We think they were tiger sharks. Thankfully, they were more interested in each other than us. It is mating season.

Well, as the dust settles here we have time to wait before our next visitors arrive on the island. Time for both of us to seriously think about our future and make plans. We are working on a contract with the owners of the island that will be renewed year by year, as we haven’t determined how long we will stay. At this point in time we can’t believe that a year will be up before we know it and we definitely plan to stay for another.

Our days were filled from sunup to sundown when we enjoyed a good meal together and a game of cards. After Mark and I said our goodbyes and saw them off on the plane, the island became very quiet. Too quiet! We both felt deflated, missing them already. I got busy washing the salt-covered Main House windows and then tidied up our own home. Mark, no doubt missing the male bonding and 6 days of hockey talk, took a little longer to shake the blues off. Later in the day, as we waded in the waters off Anna’s beach, he lightened up. We were both happy to discover many small conchs as well as innumerable sand dollars. Once again, Charlie swam out to meet us.

This week we are re-focusing on our list of jobs. I need to plan and order provisions for the owners’ visit at the end of the month. The items on the list have changed slightly. This is due to the fact they have both started the Mayo Clinic diet. It is based on the balance of acid/alkaline in your system. By lowering the intake of acid, supposedly the risk of cancer cells growing in your body decreases as well. It’s about what you eat and when you eat it, following the ageold saying “you are what you eat.” But this diet puts even more emphasis on “you are what you digest”.

Prior to moving here, our house was outgrowing us. Although we tried our best to fill every room with hockey players and other roving workers, we realized that after 22 years it might be the right time to downsize. Our daughters have moved on. Anna has recently become an Albertan. Michaela and her husband Zach, ‘Sasquatches’ as we call them, have plans to head further west instead of back home. Cheyne did not digest this topic well at all! Understandably, while he is still attending college, home is not simply ‘where your heart is’. Home means your friends and all that is familiar. He was so lucky to be able to stay with close friends at Christmas and I, for one, understand that at his age – and let’s face it, even beyond – one’s life encircles around friends and family. We couldn’t be happier knowing that we created the atmosphere he doesn’t want to let go of; however, for Mark and I? It is time to sell.

Our trip home in July won’t be as carefree as I had hoped. Instead, we will be busy packing up our things, sharing some with the kids, giving a few away or storing for when we eventually return. It will be a special time together, reflecting over many great times and lifelong memories we will cherish. I still have visions of teaching my grandchildren to swim in that pool, or walking along the creek to the secret garden, but in all reality they probably won’t be living next door.

It seems quite sensible to me. I think I will find it a pleasant challenge to follow some new recipes that hopefully they will find palatable and easy to digest. Basically, it is a 2-1 ratio diet – two vegetables to one protein. Avoiding eating raw vegetables in the evening is a must. Instead,

No grandchildren yet, but if we are still here when that time comes I will definitely be ‘Nanny Shan on the island’!

Can’t wait for spring chores

these chores into December before.

That’s what I love about living in Canada – just when you are sick and tired of one season, there’s a brand new one just waiting to begin! I never thought I’d be so happy to see that dingy brown grass again, but if it means getting rid of that dirty white stuff, I’m all for it.

The first job I have to get at is taking down the Christmas lights and urns (now that I can see them again). Second on my spring agenda involves a pail and a shovel… It’s time to clean up a winter’s worth of dog droppings in the yard. This is never a fun or flattering job, but one that must be done…

I’m surveying my landscaping and it seems to have taken a beating this winter too. It will be interesting in the weeks ahead to see what rebounds and what stays brown… I have a row of cedars that seem to get hit every winter. I pound in fertilizer stakes around the roots and water, water, water and they seem to rally every year. I guess we’ll see if they make it through another winter thaw.

I’m chomping at the bit for the temperature to rise another 10 degrees or more so I can start some serious yard work. I have a lot to catch up on. I was caught off guard last fall when snow and winter weather started in November. I’m sure a lot of people thought they had more time to rake leaves, prune shrubs and cut back grasses. I’ve done

An early Easter this year (April 3 weekend) means I want to have the yard and house looking in fine form in time for the family to visit. Once the yard is ready to go, it won’t be long before it’s time to open the pool. The thought of being poolside this summer is very inspiring as we’re still experiencing minus temperatures during the overnight hours. Probably the biggest sign of spring for me is when you can turn off the furnace and open the windows to let the fresh air in and let months of stale air/germs escape.

Next weekend I plan to do a thorough clean of the windowsills as well as the windows. Besides the obvious dogs prints, there usually accumulates dust or dirt in the inside sill and if left can become mold. I use vinegar and water with Q-tips to get into the grooves. And then, I think I’ll tackle cleaning out my vehicle… It’s been a long winter and my dog likes car rides… It’s nothing that a shop vac and a couple of lint rollers can’t handle…

SHEILA McBRAYNE

McThots

Apples in Schools

Who better to deliver a healthy snack for students at Kingsville Public School, than Andrew Banar, the ambassador for the Ruthven Apple Festival? Bright and early Monday morning, March 23, the recently named ambassador was on hand, along with his apple delivery crew, kicking off the Apple Festival Committee’s latest project ‘Apples in Schools’. The group will ensure youngsters at the school have access to a healthy snack when hunger hits. Mary Young presented the idea to the committee and decided it was a great way to reach out to some of the younger members of the community. The committee is currently donating the apples, but would welcome additional sponsors to help subsidize the program. Young said she is hoping to expand the program to other schools in Essex County. Above, Banar and students Lexyss Wright-Masse, left, and Jaxon McLellan, right, take a bite out of their snacks while committee members Stan Johnson, Jackie Barraco and Terry Colasanti look on. Johnson was an original member of Oddfellow Lodge #82 responsible for starting the Ruthven Apple Festival, which is currently in its 36th year. Johnson continues to be an active member of the committee and involved in the delivery of apples to KPS. (SUN Photo)

Man rescued from vehicle in water-filled ditch

A 35-year-old Windsor man is lucky to be alive after driving his vehicle into a ditch filled with water.

At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 16, police were called to Mersea Road 2 in the Municipality of Leamington regarding a vehicle in a ditch. Upon arrival, police found that the vehicle was partially submerged on the driver’s side and was filling with water. The first officer to arrive on the scene held the driver’s head above the water until he was joined by two more officers who were able to remove the driver from the vehicle.

The man was transported to hospital where he was admitted to be treated for nonlife threatening injuries.

At the time of the press release the matter was under investigation and charges were pending.

Local family supports Windsor-Essex County memorial

(Continued from Page 3) didn’t see it as something that was about him. It was about what it stood for.”

The replica has been dubbed “Priscilla” in honour of Essex municipal councilor Randy Voakes’ daughter, who died in August of last year before completing a painting of Jerry. Voakes is the liaison between the Spitfire Committee and Essex council.

Priscilla intended for the painting to be sold to help fund the project. The unfinished painting, Jerry’s WWII logbook and other memorabilia were placed in the plane’s cockpit before it was hoisted onto its pole.

The other focal point of the memorial will be the Honour Wall dedicated to each of the 1,400 Windsor and Essex County residents who served with the RCAF and RAF during WWII. The black granite wall will arrive in three sections that when placed together will measure 20 feet in length — the two outer sections will stand four feet high while the central piece will be a foot taller. The names are already being inscribed with a computer-guided laser. Allison estimates that about 200 of the names be-

ing etched into the Honour Wall are those of Leamington residents.

The wall, Spitfire, lighting, groundwork, foundations and excavating will bring the project’s combined cost to roughly $150,000.

A large percentage of that figure is being covered by public donations and other contributions. Allison described the Festeryga’s donation as crucial in covering expenses.

“It’s huge,” she said of the importance of the recent showing of support. “This

has been a big undertaking for us. We’ve been very lucky to have individual donations coming in. Now we’re looking for corporate donations.”

Members of the Spitfire Committee expect several hundred residents from across Ontario to attend the May 24 ceremony.

“There are big plans for this celebration,” Allison said. “My message to everyone in Windsor and Essex County is that this is your Spitfire. This is your monument.”

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, your hard work will finally come to fruition this week. You will feel like a huge burden has been lifted off of your shoulders, and you deserve to take some time off.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, don't allow frustration to get the better of you. A problem you can't seem to solve may have you feeling hopeless, but perseverance will lead you to a solution.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Others may need your help this week, Gemini. You are ready and willing to offer your services and advice when they are sought. A welcome reward is coming to you.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, your career may conflict with the demands of your relationship if you let them. Find a balance between the two so you can have your cake and eat it, too.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, some exciting changes lie ahead. Now is a great time to step out of your comfort zone, even if you are a little nervous to take the first steps.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, this week brings a change in your life, and this change will lead to some great things down the road. Don't be embarrassed to be excited about this new path.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

You may feel pushed and pulled in a number of directions, Libra. This makes it difficult to pursue your own personal goals as a result. Speak up if you need more time to yourself.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, a relatively rebellious streak surfaces this week. Risktaking is at the center of this new attitude, and you may find yourself doing a little damage control.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you may think that the grass is greener somewhere else, but that is not always the case. Seek ways to make your own grass greener.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Experiences at home can affect your sense of security, Capricorn. Take the necessary steps to feel safer. Surround yourself with friends and family during this time.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Avoid making any big decisions this week, Aquarius. You are preoccupied with something else and cannot devote enough attention to any one task at the moment.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Some extra money unexpectedly comes your way this week, Pisces. Work with a financial planner for some good ideas.

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The Sixties were a time of change

Being a child of the 1960s, I often let my mind wander back to those groovin’ times.

While I can respect the music that came later, it was the music of the sixties that gave me good vibrations.

As the Vietnam War raged on, protests on the streets of America were commonplace for various reasons. Corrupt politicians created a lot of suspicious minds.

Whether they were issues of race or protests of war, the people were looking for satisfaction and talked of revolution.

The music of the day provided an escape for those who were dazed and confused.

Meanwhile, as I ran the trails of Point Pelee, sneaking under the boardwalk to get my kicks, I was a kid, oblivious to what was happening in the outside world.

There were others of my generation. Whether they were spending weeks on a long-awaited vacation or just being a day tripper, many of the sixties kids were just everyday people.

There was the summer of love and although I was a bit young at the time, I longed for a time when I could tell my girl, “I want to hold your hand.”

Of course, she would counter with “Will you love me tomorrow?”

I was just looking for somebody to love.

As the decade moved on and people were dancing in the streets, it couldn’t help but make you feel glad all over. The parties continued all day and all of the night in many cases. I was busy looking for songs that would touch me. I found most of my musical happiness in the music of the Beatles but enjoyed the Beach Boys too.

There was a purple haze that floated above us, almost eight miles high.

My suntan was non-existent, some would say I was a whiter shade of pale. I had an old red bicycle that could go like the wind even though I had no particular place to go. I remember wanting to paint it black so I could be like the leader of the pack.

Those days of hot fun in the summertime at Point Pelee were really magical. Do you believe in magic? I can’t help myself.

My friends and I all thought we were born to be wild and rode those bikes all the way to the dark end of the street.

Soon, other things caught our attention as we became more aware of evil ways of the world.

We learned some hard lessons like you can’t always get what you want and if you want to get results, just try a little tenderness.

I remember walking in the sand along those beaches with a heart full of soul and no sympathy for the devil. I remember catching frogs in the marsh and showing them to a brown-eyed girl.

It sure beat spending the summer in the city. We would all knock on wood that the summer would last forever, but we knew it wouldn’t.

Here we were, running scared through the bush, innocently spying on the pretty woman across the road, all the while pretending we were on horses, as knights in white satin sent to rescue that damsel in distress. Her name was Gloria or Sherry or something like that.

As summer came to a close, the campers all left and us Pelee residents were left with the sounds of silence.

It was a nice silence though, as fall and winter would see people get ready for the following summer.

In the midnight hour of the sixties, God only knows what we were thinking, but the seventies were on the horizon and we were all happy together.

Now, a little challenge for you: re-read this column and count the number of 1960s songs mentioned in my otherwise meaningless babble. There should be 50. Can you find them?

Flashback 1959 – Reader Names People in Photo

Rib’s Ramblings

This picture taken in 1959 shows some Leamington politicians and Public Utilities staff. It was submitted by Paul Balkwill of Ridgetown. Bill Galloway stopped by the Southpoint Sun office after the picture was published in the March 18th issue of the Sun and named the people in the photo. Front row, left to right: John Hansford, Willis Roach, Ethel Swatman, Charles Howden, Art Cullen (Mayor), Bill Otton, Lawrence Graham, Freda Johnson, Ern Walling, Bill Waters, Jack Brooks. Back row: Kenny Lambier, George Coulson, Bill Pope, Alphonse Van Landynt, Harry Clark, Jack Anderson, Harvey Wallace, Tony Critchlow, Bill Galloway, Paul Balkwill, Ron Harris, Jim Meyer. There are four people in the photo who are still alive today: Jack Anderson, Bill Galloway, Paul Balkwill and Jim Meyer.

Public information session to discuss invasive phragmites

By Bill Chaplin

Guess what kills by crowding and poisoning and is on the ‘most wanted’ list of invaders that must be destroyed to allow healthy, native species to survive. Give up? The answer is a nasty wetland reed called Phragmites australis. It is tough, resourceful, and is costing millions of dollars worth of problems.

To compound the problem there is a native species of water reed called Phragmites americanus that isn’t a danger, but unfortunately, it is a wimp compared to its Eurasian cousin, australis. What is particularly troubling is the fairly recent explosion of this invasive species, and the massive difficulty trying to control it (or eradicate it from a small area).

That is why the drainage department of Leamington is

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THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH COFFEE HOUSE

FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH AT 7:00 P.M.

Will once again be hosted by Sharon and David Light. The lineup for this coffee house is amazing. Performing for you will be: Robert Stark (Michigan); Andrew Taves; Gregger Botting; Jacqui Cadarrette (Windsor); Nancy and Merrill Mills; Francine Leclair; Jamie Willms; Megan McGill; and a Special Surprise Guest who will be singing one tribute song. The weather should be fine, so bring a friend who has never been to the Last Friday of the Month Coffee House. This is a “pass the hat” event.

THE BANK THEATRE IS ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL

Pay close attention to these terrific musical guests. MUSIC SERIES RETURNS

Saturday, April ll at 7:30 p.m. THE RUSSELL deCARLE TRIO - Presented by the Kingsville Folk Festival and The Bank Theatre. Russell deCarle was a founding member of the acclaimed Canadian country band, Prairie Oyster. This band garnered multiple gold and platinum albums, a string of number one Canadian singles, multiple Juno and Canadian Country Music Awards, and legions of fans worldwide. They played together for over 30 years. In recent years, however, deCarle has focussed on music which he describes as “more of a torchybluesy affair.” Russell has relished the opportunity to explore styles away from the country sound. The Russell deCarle trio is comprised of Steve Briggs, famous accordionist, Dennis Keldie, and Russell deCarle. Tickets are $20. For ticket info call 519997-7777. Tickets are also available at the door one half hour before the show.

Friday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH COFFEE HOUSE - Dale Butler returns. With his return, comes his special brand of humour and love. Thanks once again to Sharon and David Light who hosted while Dale was away. You two were great. We can hardly wait until you become Leamingtonians.

Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. KAREN MORAND AND BOSCO - This wonderful band is no stranger to The Bank Theatre Stage. The band features Aaron Verhulst on mandolin and guitars, Benny Santoro on cajon and Janet Dixon on harmonies, percussion and kazoo wizardry. Together with Karen on lead vocals and guitar, they perform a collection of her original songs alongside folk and contemporary songs. They are the best alt-country-hillbilly-gospel band around. Tickets are $15 and are available at Thomson Guardian Pharmacy (Leamington) and at the door one-half hour before the show.

Follow The Bank Theatre on Facebook www.facebook.com/TheBankTheatre

Email: banktheatre@gmail.com Website: www.banktheatre.com

hosting a major public information session that will bring experts to present the best and latest information to everybody attending. You will be presented with exactly why this plant is such a problem, how to identify it, and what is being done to advance control improving drainage and reducing the loss of food and habitat, problems that giant monocultures of this plant have created.

To quote Leslie Scriviner, feature writer for the Toronto Star: “When Phragmites take over, animal life and especial-

HIGH QUALITY LICENSED CHILD CARE

Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 - Sun

County Lyme Awareness Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Cactus Room at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens. All About Lyme Disease! Learn, share, support.

MARCH 25, 27, 28 - Bible Prophecy Seminar continues at 7:00 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 220 Erie St. N., Leamington. Understanding Bible prophecies - Marion Kossovan explains these amazing predictions. Illustrated on screen. All are welcome. Free to attend. Info: 519322-1644.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 - Dads Matter Workshop Free. 6:308:30 p.m. at Access - County Community Support Services, 23 Mill St. W., Kingsville. Topic: “Sibling Sanity” with speaker Mike Morency. To register or for more information call Connection Early Years Family Centre at 519-2529696 or email info@smflc.ca.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 - Past Pelee Questers meet 7:00 p.m., at WFCU, 318 Erie St. S., Leamington. Presenter: Marg Ross. Topic: Primitive rugs. All are welcome.PPQ is an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration or artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education. For more info call Jackie at 519-326-1361.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 - The Leamington and Mersea Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m., at

ly species at risk — such as the spotted turtle and Fowler’s toad — disappear. Plant diversity vanishes. A wetland usually abundant in cattails, bulrushes and sedges becomes a deceptively beautiful monoculture. Sometimes water levels drop, too.”

“In the interior of large, dense stands there’s nothing – no nests, no scat, no tracks,” says Janice Gilbert, who works as a private consultant. “It’s eerily quiet and to me, that sends up red flags. People don’t understand what a threat it is to our wetlands system.”

In Ontario, work to eliminate Phragmites is done in “little piecemeal jobs,” Gilbert says, when what’s required is a province-wide control program. “What’s needed is a dedicated team to do rapid response. We don’t have infrastructure to deal with it until it’s out of control, and we don’t have the money to deal with it.”

Janice Gilbert, Ph.D., is one of the experts who will be in Leamington to try and help attendees understand what can be accomplished by working co-operatively with Leamington’s drainage department in an attempt to control the serious local outbreaks. She and Nancy Vidler of the Ontario Phragmites Working Group will provide a depth of understanding impossible but for the many years of experience these two have working on the problem.

Did you know?

• The herbicide that works best at controlling Phragmites is not approved for use near water, so ditch banks can be sprayed, but not ditch bottoms.

• The roots of Phragmites secrete a chemical called trihydroxybenzoic acid, which along with its breakdown product, oxypropanedioic acid, can poison cattails and other native species.

• A controlled burn can control the plant, but only if done two years in a row as its roots are so hardy. However, burns of that type are not allowed here.

• The seeds of one plant can blow up to 10 kilometres. Please make a note of the date, time and RSVP details as space is limited and attendance is expected to be great. The seminar will be in the Council Chambers at the Leamington municipal building, 111 Erie St. N., on Wednesday, April 8 starting at 6:00 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. If you plan to attend, please RSVP in one of two ways: on Leamington’s website (www.Leamington.ca and click on “Phragmites”) or by calling 519-326-5761 ext. 1315.

the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Everyone welcome.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 - Pro-Life Youth Conference, 8:30 a.m.3:00 p.m., St. John's Hall, 1782 Oriole Park Dr., Woodslee (West Belle River Rd.). Speaker: Lila Mills, spokesperson for Teen Defenders and Student Life Link, and founder and director of True Choice. Youth 13-25 are invited to attend this free event. Sponsored by Leamington Area Right to Life 519-325-0929.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31 - My Home, My Choice - free event! Learn about supporting individuals with disabilities on living in their own home setting and living more independently. 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., Place Concorde, Windsor. Dinner included. Must RSVP at 519-974-1008 or windsoressexfamnet.ca/upcoming-events.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 - BLOOD DONORS NEEDED Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Bring a friend and donate at the: LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk Street, 12:30 – 7:00 p.m. NEW DONORS AND WALK INS WELCOME. Call 1-8882 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) for information and to book your appointment.

WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 1 TO MAY 20 - Family Storytime. Family Storytime is a program for families of parents with children under 5 years of age to encourage a life-

long love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes and activities at 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 years old & under and caregiver. Register online or at the library.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5 - Easter Dinner for those who are alone or will go without, at 4:00 p.m., St. John's Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. No charge. Rides provided. Meals delivered to shut-ins in Leamington, Kingsville Wheatley area only. Call to register 519-3263111.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 & SATURDAY, APRIL 11 - Rummage Sale at Epworth United Church, Kingsville. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. $2 Bag on Saturday only.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18 - Silent Walk & Vigil . Meet at Leamington District Secondary School, 125 Talbot St. W. at 3:15 p.m. Walk to Leamington District Memorial Hospital to express concern for abortion. Rain or shine. Leamington Area Right to Life 519325-0929.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 - The Ontario Purple Martin Association will meet Sat. Apr. 18, at 9:00 a.m., at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34, Ruthven. Want to learn more about purple martins? They will be arriving soon and we can help you try to entice them into your yard. Phone 519-738-3476 for more information.

Special council meeting to debate unusual request

By Bill Chaplin Municipal Correspondent

Leamington Council is planning a special meeting to debate a very unusual request. Piroli Construction is requesting a conditional building permit so as to begin work on its property off Cherry Lane, south of Seacliff Drive.

The property is subject to a public meeting to see if there are any serious objections to rezoning the property to residential to permit the construction of a combination of condominiums and seniors housing. The property is currently zoned commercial.

If the rezoning application is unsuccessful, the housing cannot be built—only a commercial building. If the rezoning is successful, then the housing can be built but not a commercial building.

Piroli would like to get started building just as soon as possible. Consequently,

the company is requesting a conditional building permit that would allow the construction of a building foundation only. If the rezoning application is successful,

this foundation would become the foundation of the high-rise condominium development. If the rezoning application were unsuccessful, the foundation would

be the foundation of a new commercial building.

Consequently, the application is for construction of a commercial building foundation — the zoning

the property currently has — even though the hope is to be successful and have the zoning and official plan amended to residential.

For those interested in

attending the meeting, it is scheduled for Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m. in Leamington Council Chambers, 111 Erie St. N.

Four-year-old Hayden Jones was busy picking out

Lifestyle Showcase

Lifestyle Showcase 15th Annual Showcase

Gardening

include ‘select’ cheeses, and other tasty gourmet delicacies. Samples of Salmon & Salad, Lobster Bisque Soup, Angus Beef Sliders.

Deputy Mayor Hilda MacDonald will lead us in “Cooking Chats”.

Muscedere Winery, & Brew (microbrewery) will feature their local specialties!

Win a Grand Prize Patio Package! Valued at over $2,600

Landscape & Plant Materials from Peanut Centre Nursery; Outdoor propane Fireplace Table from RONA; Custom Awning from Beaul’s Upholstery; 2 CRP Adirondack Chairs from Gabriele Brand Source!

Whether you’re looking for a gazebo or a unique architectural home design, if window awnings or new flooring is on your renovation WISH LIST! - STOP BY THE HOME & GARDEN ~ FOOD & DRINK ~ LIFESTYLES SHOWCASE!

Whether building new or renovating, when it comes to home, patio, or landscaping, come see the professionals all under one roof at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex!

New clothing store opens

Arrested after leaving scene of crash

On March 21, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Kingsville OPP received a call regarding a fail to remain crash that had occurred on Essex County Road 31 at Road 5 in Kingsville where one vehicle had rear-ended another vehicle and left the scene at a high rate of speed.

A short time later, an OPP officer located the vehicle and driver in question a short distance from the crash. The driver exhibited obvious signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene. No one was injured in the crash.

A 61-year-old Kingsville man was charged with the following offences: flight while pursued by peace officer; fail to stop at scene of accident; driving while disqualified; impaired operation of motor vehicle, exceed 80 milligrams blood alcohol content. He will appear in a Windsor courtroom in April to answer the charges.

Leamington hires new director of legal and legislative services

The Municipality of Leamington has hired Ruth Orton as the new director of legal and legislative services effective April 13, 2015. She will be replacing retiring director Brian Sweet, who has held the position for 28 years.

Ruth previously served as the Town of Kingsville’s director of corporate services/ clerk for the past five years. Prior to that, she was in private practice with the Windsor law firm Mousseau DeLuca McPherson Prince LLP, Barristers & Solicitors.

Ruth is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and was called to the bar in 2003.

WW1: Pillow Day planned; farmers work just behind the front

Author’s Note: This is another installment of a series that looks back at the people, events and conditions surrounding and affecting Leamington during World War One.

As World War One raged on, August 1, 1915 was slated as “Pillow Day” for all Canadian soldiers who were in hospitals or convalescent homes at or near the front. The plea across Canada was to collect one pillow from each house. Any kind would do; some would be refurbished.

C. SCOTT HOLLAND

A look at Leamington’s past...

The Overseas Club in Montreal was seeking cigarettes to send to the front – 1¢ donations would help buy a 25¢ package.

Nearly one year after it had started, WW1 had turned into a ferocious beast with fervent desire on both sides to win. Stalemates along battle lines had become common, and from Europe to Africa to the Russian borders modern technology would create havoc and atrocities unknown to mankind. The cost of freedom had risen higher.

During the first week of August 1915 another letter arrived in Leamington, having been sent by First Canadian Contingent member Percy E. Holland (author’s note: a distant relative). It was written on July 8 and gives indication of how citizens and soldiers coped with the numerous battles waging around them. Percy Holland writes:

“Our captain was shot by a German sniper. He was shot through the stomach and arm… He was back of the trenches a little way when hit and managed to get to the trench and (got the wound) dressed.

“I was in another trench at the time and word came to me, so I made it to him and waited until after dark so we could get him out. But he died at 9 o’clock. I was with him at the time. It was good and dark so we went out and buried him. It made me feel pretty bad for he was such a fine fellow and a brave officer.

“He had his application to leave for England…

“Quite a number of old boys are away for holidays (and lately) we have been doing pretty heavy duty. The boys are getting worn out.

“I will be glad to get to England for a few days see what real life is again. I consider myself very lucky to be alive considering what we have gone through the last five months.

“… There is an aerial duel going on outside. The Germans are trying to fetch down one of our airships but have failed so far.

“We do a little haymaking now at night. The Germans creep up in the grass and throw bombs in the trenches. At night we cut the grass so we can see them better.

“You ask me when the war is going to end. My opinion is that it is just getting started. It all depends on big guns and high explosives. Bravery against machine guns and shells is no good.

“… Fields and crops are plentiful – the farmers are working right behind the firing line – they don’t pay much attention to it.”

By this time censorship of letters had begun. Submarines, airplanes, gases and bombs had taken warfare to an entirely new level. Stealth was a new tactic and new technologies would make the old ways of fighting wars useless. The perception of that one Leamington area soldier was correct: nobody at the time would have realized the far-reaching effects of these modern war machines. Many believed the Allies would win the war, yet few had the foresight to see that it was only just beginning.

Above - Cottam Rotary

President Bettie Kerr congratulates Dan Levy on his membership into the Cottam Rotary Club.

Right - Cottam Rotary President Bettie Kerr congratulates Paul Tremblay on his membership into the Cottam Rotary Club.

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel 6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

United Pentecostal Church

312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056

Sunday Worship Services 11 am PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541

www.knox-leamington.com

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643 NO MASSES FROM JULY 14 TFN

St. Joseph’s Church

310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am (English) 9 am (Italian, English) 10:30 am (English) 12 Noon (Portuguese) 3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

La Buena Semilla

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443

PENTECOSTAL FGT

Little Hands Kids for a Cause 5 km Walk/Run/Cycle for Rare Disease Awareness

On Sunday, March 29 at 11:30 a.m., Little Hands Kids for a Cause will be hosting their first Little Hands 5km Walk/Run/Cycle for Rare Disease Awareness. The event will take place at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, and will be a family-friendly and child-friendly event. Little Hands is hosting the walk in conjunction with Global Genes, an organization that helps bridge the communication gap for people throughout the world fighting rare diseases. There is no registration fee to enter, but a donation would be greatly appreciated. As well, you may walk/run/bike as far as you are able – as the focus of the walk is to provide support and raise awareness for the many children and adults who are battling rare diseases. The families of at least 5 of the group’s Little Heroes (who battle a variety of rare diseases) are participating in the walk, along with friends, extended family and fellow community members. Little Hands Kids for a Cause will be selling t-shirts and lemonade at their Little Hands Lemonade Stand. All are welcome to come out and support Little Hands, their Heroes, and all others who bravely fight rare diseases, while helping raise awareness!

A unique pairing

Please submit winerelated questions for publication and I will also share my experiences with local wines. You can reach me at grapeaspirations@ gmail.com and on Twitter at @gr8grapz.

Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English) SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901

Awhile ago, I was approached by the president of the Windsor chapter of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) who wanted to host what I believe to be the world’s first wine and pipe-organ-music pairing evening. The premise was simple: six local wines of my choice, which he paired with videos of pipe organ music that he found in his personal collection or on the internet.

After a few pointers on how to experience the appearance (sight), the nose (smell and savour) and the taste (swirl, swish and swallow) of the wines, participants gathered around to enjoy pipe organ pieces performed on a wide range of organs by an equally wide range of organists: videos projected on a large screen with surround sound. Each piece was selected specifically to complement the wine being tasted.

We started the evening with Colio Estate Winery’s new Girls’ Night Out Sparkling Rosé, which has replaced their “Lily” sparkling wines. This was paired with a performance of “Flight of the Bumblebee” by Dr. Carol Williams.

Number two was the Chardonnay Musqué from Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards, which is slightly sweet and would pair amazingly with my grandmother’s apple pie, which we paired with a frolicking piece called “Naiades” (Water Nymphs) by Louis Vierne.

Number three was the POSH Cuvé from Colchester Ridge Estate Winery, which we paired with J.S. Bach’s “Sinfonia” from Cantata 29. This challenging number was expertly played by Diane Bish on the 117-rank Ruffatti Organ at Coral Ridge Church in Florida.

Next was Aleksander Estate’s Chambourcin, which never disappoints (paired with the Finale from Saint-Saens “Organ” Symphony No. 3), and Oxley Estate Winery’s “Ripper Red”, a charming blend of Merlot and Regent (paired with

Let’s Wine Together Bach’s Toccata & Fugue in D Minor).

We finished off the evening with the Cabernet Ice from Erie Shore Vineyards, a wonderful red ice wine, which we enjoyed with dark chocolate and the Overture to Candide, played by Cameron Carpenter on his amazing touring organ.

So… wine and food? Check. Food and music? Of course. Wine and music? Why not? And no, it doesn’t have to be played on a pipe organ… just another opportunity for you to experiment by inviting one more sense to interact with the senses of sight, smell and taste that are already at play when enjoying wine.

CARMEN DANNER

Home & Garden Lifestyles Showcase this weekend

The 15th annual Home & Garden – Food & Drink Lifestyles Showcase is this weekend at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Admission is free. The Leamington Stands Strong Committee is asking everyone who comes to the show to bring a canned good for the local Leamington Food Bank.

The Lifestyles Showcase begins Friday night, Mar. 27 from 5:00-9:00 p.m., continues Saturday, Mar. 28 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and winds up Sunday, Mar. 29 from 12-noon5:00 p.m.

The show features everything from home renovation specialists and interior design to faux paint techniques, patio and landscape ideas, gazebo ideas, unique architectural home design, window awnings, new flooring, and much, much more.

Master gardeners Karen and Alan Batke of the Leamington Horticultural Society will be on hand to answer your gardening questions.

The new food and drink component this year will offer samples of gourmet foods and local wines and beer.

Presentations and demos will take place on the stage throughout the weekend. Area chefs will showcase their local specialties, and Hilda MacDonald will lead visitors in “Cooking

Leamington’s Active Transportation Plan: have your say

The Leamington Active Transportation Plan for walking and cycling is underway and the municipality wants to know what you think.

Your first opportunity to provide input on Leamington’s Active Transportation Plan will be at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk Street, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday March 28.

If you are unable to attend you can still provide your input by going online at leamingtonatplan.com

A Day at Point Pelee

by Mark Nenadov

A child is bumbling along the boardwalk soaking in the summer sun, scampering along comes a slender five-lined skink also soaking up the sun which springs off the water, that is lined with verdant plant life and sly, sneaking creatures of the marsh like leopard frogs which rest on lily pads placed by providence with a wonderful symmetry like gems set perfectly on display eye candy for the walkers like this child who traverses the boardwalk which anchors the sprawling marsh where canoes swiftly slice through the weed stew.

(Previously appeared in Northern Cardinal Review)

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There are lots of door prizes to be won, as well as a chance to win a Grand Prize Patio Package valued at over $2,600.

“This year’s Home and Garden Show brings with it renewed excitement and energy with the participation of the food and beverage industries,” commented Leamington mayor John Paterson. “Flowers and wine, lawn tractors and a microbrewery, home décor and food… who could ask for more? There’s a little bit of something for everyone, so come on out, meet your friends, mingle and nibble and see what our local businesses can do to help you live your homeowner dreams.”

“After the long cold winter we’ve had, the Leamington Home & Garden Showcase is the perfect opportunity to think Spring!” said Brenda Fischer, Lifestyles Showcase organizer and Supervisor of Marketing & Events for the Municipality of Leamington. “There’ll be more landscape and floral displays this year, and everyone always likes to see colour! And of course we have so many local leading businesses who are the backbone of our community eg. Security One, Peter Milec’s Colour Your World, RONA, Shoppers, and Gabriele’s (just to name a few), so come and view all the latest products for 2015!”

By Bryan Jessop

the March Break and take in a firsthand look at what the month meant to settlers with a sweet tooth in the 1840s. Tuesday, March 17 attracted more than 300 visitors for both indoor and outdoor guided tours of traditional maple tree sap harvesting. The event was repeated Friday, March 20, where an additional 376 visitors attended the tours.

John R. Park Homestead curator Kris Ives looks on as Aiden Dick uses a hand-operated drill.

Essex Region Conservation Authority environmental coordinator Phil Robson (left) shows guests at the 2015 Maple March Break event at John R. Park Homestead how to identify different kinds of maple trees Friday, March 20. The event drew a combined total of nearly 700 visitors during its twoday tour — Tuesday, March 17 and the following Friday.

Left - Jeremy Redding (left) and Elizabeth Small team up to saw a log while Kelly Woltz looks on during the John R. Park Homestead’s annual Maple March Break event.

Below - John R. Park Homestead interpreter Karen Harris shows a group of guests how to clean out a pot used in boiling maple tree sap.

Haidyn Samson (left) and Madison Harcus test their strength and balance as they carry buckets of maple tree sap during the John R. Park Homestead’s annual Maple March Break event.

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JENNIFER HOWE, AT CHARTWELL SINCE 2007.

Jennifer hasn’t slowed down since moving to her Chartwell community. Now you too are invited to meet new people and join in our activities. One visit is all it takes to write the first lines of a new chapter in your life.

CHARTWELL.COM

Make us part of your story.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, March 29 1 PM - 4 PM

CHARTWELL KINGSVILLE

240 Main St. E, Kingsville 519-973-6315

CHARTWELL LEAMINGTON 1 Henry Avenue, Leamington 519-973-6317

Guess Who's 80!

Family & Friends are invited to an Open House at the Wheatley Legion on March 28, 2015 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. to celebrate Mary Robinson's 80th Birthday. Entertainment to follow at 9 p.m Best Wishes Only

A little tear falls from my eye, I swallow

to

I think of you so

away, 5 years ago you passed away. Always on my mind. Forever in my heart. Love Dorothy and family

Happy 95th Birthday

Mildred Moore will be celebrating her 95th birthday on March 26, 2015. She was born in Wheatley in 1920.

The world may change from year to year, And friends from day to day. But never will the one we loved, From memory pass away. Lovingly remembered xo

Happy 1st Birthday in Heaven. You gave me a lifetime of love during your short time on earth. Hugs & kisses. Missing you. Grandma Cooper

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather LLOYD PEPPER

Who passed away 17 years ago, March 28, 1998.

As time goes on without you and days turn into years, They hold a million memories and a thousand silent tears. Our special years will not return when we were all together, But with the love in all our hearts you will be with us forever. Love you always.

Love Vi, Lynn, Barb, Judy and families

CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Mary Reid wish to thank the staff of Reid Funeral Home and the Sun Parlour Home - 2 West. We would also like to thank all the family and friends for flower arrangements, food, cards and phone calls. Your kindness was appreciated. Rose Voakes, Ken & Wayne Reid and families.

Homestead

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“It’s been a really positive experience for a lot of people — Tuesday and Friday were both great days for maple season weather,” explained Homestead curator Kris Ives. “A lot of families make the trip here as an opportunity to enjoy a staycation.”

Ives, ERCA interpreters, volunteers and other representatives donned period-correct attire while leading tours and offering guests the chance to use mid 19th century tools, equipment and toys while offering samples of maple sugar.

Guests were divided into groups by age to learn how maple syrup and maple sugar were made using pioneer methods starting with tree tapping. Maple March Break has been an annual event at the Homestead for approximately 20 years.

The site has hosted other maple season-themed events prior to the Maple March Break and regularly attracts families from across Windsor, Essex County and Chatham-Kent at a special-events admission rate.

The John R. Park Homestead is Ontario’s only living history museum west of London. The Park home was built in 1842 by the family of John and Amelia Park and has since been restored to its original appearance and condition, including barns, sheds and shops situated on the County Road 50 property between urban Kingsville and Harrow.

As part of the annual March maple theme, a Maple Dinner Fundraiser will be hosted by Oxley Estate Winery at 553 County Road 50 in Harrow. The maple-themed dinner will start at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Menu items will feature five courses complimented by maple gastrique, maple vinaigrette, an apple-maple brine and maple ice cream. Reservations for the dinner are required and can be made by calling Oxley Estates Winery events coordinator Kerry Godden at 519-738-3264. A selection of wines will also be available to purchase during the event.

Proceeds from the Maple Dinner will be donated by Oxley Estate Winery owners Anne and Murray Wilson to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation for cultural heritage and to protect and restore the John R. Park Homestead.

Mastronardi Produce celebrating 60 years,

6 years as Canada’s Best

For the sixth consecutive year, Mastronardi Produce was recognized as one of Canada’s Best.

The prestigious award, presented by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen’s School of Business and Mackay CEO Forums, is based on sustained growth, financial performance, management practices, and the efforts of the entire organization.

“Today’s market place is not just about financial performance; it is also about investment in the people. Mastronardi Produce invests in their team to build up a strong and stable company,“ said Peter Brown, National Co-Leader of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program and Senior Practice Partner, Deloitte. “Best Managed companies are home grown companies making smart investments to achieve above average returns.”

For the past 60 years, Mastronardi Produce has been dedicated to bringing fresh and healthy flavour to families across the world. Most recently, the greenhouse company has traveled coast to coast on their SUNSET® Flavor Tour, educating consumers on greenhouse growing and healthy living. In addition, they have stepped up to sponsor the Leamington SUNSET® Tomato Festival, a local tradition in the community.

“We’re thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best for the sixth consecutive year,” said fourth generation CEO Paul Mastronardi. “My grandfather always said that a meal is only as good as what you put in it, and that’s how we look at our business. Our ongoing success is made possible by every one of our hardworking employees, including those at our facilities in other countries, and I would like to thank them all.”

Mastronardi Produce has become renowned for producing flavourful greenhouse tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. This year, they’re celebrating 20 years of their most famous product, the Campari® brand cocktail tomato, the world’s first branded tomato.

Canada’s Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed companies. Every year, numerous companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent process to evaluate their business practices, management skills, and innovation.

Mennonite

Savings

and Credit Union among Best 50 Small and Medium Employers in Canada for sixth year running!

Mennonite Savings and Credit Union (MSCU) was recently named among the Best 50 Small and Medium Employers in Canada for the sixth year running, coming in at number 39. The study, now in its 11th year, is published annually in PROFIT Magazine.

“At MSCU, listening to the staff voice is key to our success. The perspectives of our highly service-oriented staff shaped the development of a new framework for building the behaviours, skills, and knowledge we need to help our members succeed,” said Brent Zorgdrager, chief executive officer. “This framework is more impactful and helps shape our people practices from recruitment to staff development to recognition.”

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Pets of the Week

Pebbles has traveled from afar to find her forever home. This adorable girl has been an eager student that is always ready to perfect her skills. She is motivated by toys, treats, and affection. Pebbles rushes in to greet her canine friends and is just as enthusiastic when greeting her human friends. Pebbles loves belly rubs but isn't too fond of anyone holding her down.

Krypton is a friendly girl that is looking for a forever home. She is very affectionate and loves to grab your attention by rubbing on you to let you know she is waiting. This kitty is way more interested in people then toys, but would also like to observe the action.

Windsor/Essex County Humane Society 519-966-5751 windsorhumane.org

Fraud: it can happen to anyone

Fraud is a crime. It has many forms, and can happen to anyone.

From romance scams to free vacations ploys and too-good-to-be-true investment opportunities, the common thread is that fraud involves deception and stealing something of value from someone else. It is estimated that fraud costs Canadians more than $10 billion every year, according to the RCMP. That’s more than $27 million a day!

Financial fraudsters target seniors for many reasons. Seniors are more likely to have excellent credit, making them attractive victims; they tend to be trusting and generous, attributes the bad guys take advantage of; they may have a harder time understanding and using newer technology, making them vulnerable online; and they may struggle with memory and providing detailed descriptions if they are defrauded. Further, because of shame or embarrassment, seniors are not likely to speak up when fraud happens to them.

Prevention Tips

example, to shop or do your banking online. Make sure you are using a secure internet connection.

• Review your credit card and debit statements regularly. If something doesn’t look right, contact your financial institution right away.

• If you receive paper statements, file them away safety or shred them. Go through your financial paperwork periodically, and shred what you no longer need. Do not throw financial information directly into the garbage; shred it first!

• Donate only to reputable charities that you know and trust. Do not donate money to an unknown charity. If you want to donate to specific charities, directly contact them to safely make a donation.

• If you think a deal sounds too good to be true, it is. Walk away.

• Never rush into a purchase because a salesperson is pressuring you. Take some time to think about the purchase. Be especially wary of apparent door-to-door repair or salespeople, for example, who appear friendly but insist on entering your home or pressuring you to make a purchase. Tell them you need several days to think about it, or choose not to open your door.

• If you lose or misplace your debit or credit cards, contact your financial institution as soon as possible.

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• Keep your personal financial information safe. Never provide your bank account or credit card numbers over the phone or Internet, or by email. Do not share your personal identification numbers (PINs) or online banking passwords with anyone – not even family members or close friends. Do not give out your social insurance number by email, over the phone or online, or when making a purchase.

• Shield the keypad with your free hand when entering your credit or debit card personal identification number (PIN) into an ATM keypad or when making a purchase.

• If you shop online, shop from reputable retailers and use one credit card to pay for your purchases. This will make it easier to track your transactions and spot suspicious activity. Change this credit card every year.

• Do not use free WiFi Internet at coffee shops, for

Fraudsters can be hard to spot. They can be strangers, caretakers, business partners or even abusive family members who pile up debt using your name and credit. Financial fraud committed by people close to you is still fraud, and it should be reported.

It is important to recognize that fraud can happen to anyone, regardless of age, income or life experience. Deal with the incident as soon as you can. Notify your financial institution immediately and call the police to make a report. Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. Keep written records detailing the circumstances of the incident.

For more on fraud prevention and protecting your finances, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s website.

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A defensive theme was quickly interrupted for Game 5 of the GOJHL Western Conference semifinals between the Leamington Flyers and London Nationals.

2014 2015 Flyers advance to Western final

By bryan jessop

The Flyers took a 3-2 series lead with a 5-4 regulation victory on home ice Thursday, March 19 — the most offensively productive game of the series for both teams. The outcome pulled Leamington out of a 2-0 hole to turn the tables on the Nationals, who trailed 3-2 on their way home for a Game 6 match in London.

Game 6 at the Western Fair Community Centre wrapped up with a 5-2 victory for the Flyers, setting up a first-ever, all-Essex County Western Conference final between themselves and the LaSalle Vipers.

London jumped out to a 2-0 lead just prior to the game’s midway point on Justin Murray and Anthony Kotsovos power play goals. Leamington stormed back for the next five goals, starting with an evenstrength tally by Cale Phibbs and a man-advantage goal by Mitch Amante to tie the score at 2-2. Amante scored the game winner less than three minutes later, followed by a Zack Guilbeault power play goal with one second remaining in the middle stanza.

Tyler Duarte added an empty-netter with 29 seconds left in the third. Leamington outshot its guests 33-30 and went two for four on the power play while the Nationals managed two for 10. Michael Barrett stopped 28 for the win in goal.

The Flyers trailed their guests three times in Game 5, starting with a Tanner Ferreira tally early in the first, where he one-timed a pass from Kyle Robinson during a rush at Trevor Wheaton’s net. Three minutes and 25 seconds later, Leamington’s one-goal deficit became a one-goal advantage thanks to a pair of power play goals.

Matthew Opblinger scored Leamington’s first of the night by tipping an Amante shot from the point past Justin Tugwell for the 1-1 deadlock. The Flyers took their first lead 1:24 later, when Eric Henderson took hold of an Amante rebound and blasted the puck past Tugwell from the faceoff dot to his right. Leamington held onto the lead for the following 11 minutes. For the second time in the opening frame, a one-goal advantage quickly became a one-goal shortfall as the Nats buried two more a minute and 48 seconds apart. Rai Ki Loreto caught Wheaton slightly out of position to bury a low shot for the equalizer before a redirected ice-level release became Kevin Madden’s go-ahead goal with 70 seconds on the clock.

The Flyers again tied the game early in the second on Henderson’s second of the evening. Taking a feed from Duarte, the rookie moved a few steps toward the London net before sending a wrist shot through a puck-sized hole in Tugwell’s armour from a sharp angle. Kyle Quick also earned an assist on the play.

The Nationals again took a one-goal lead 11-and-ahalf-mintues later. Despite a valiant effort to dive across the crease and make the save, Wheaton couldn’t stop a Murray shot — London’s only power play marker of the game.

The Nationals pressed hard late in the period in an effort to force overtime, but Wheaton made some key saves to prevent extra minutes and seal the victory.

“It’s never going to be easy,” Flyers head coach Tony Piroski said of earning playoff wins. “I’ve got to give both teams credit — they’ve been battling hard since the start. These past few games could have went either way. We had some breakdowns that let them score two goals tonight, but the second efforts are making a difference. If we stick with it, good things will happen. We’ve got to work hard to get those chances.”

Opblinger, who finished the regular season with an even 40 points, wants to see his team improve for Game 6.

“It was a slow start tonight,” he noted. “We let their offense sneak through the back door a few times. We’ll have to play tougher for the next game.”

The Flyers outshot London 49-29 in Game 5 while going two for nine on the power play.

Just prior to the third period’s five-minute mark, Flyer forward Chris Scott missed an opening at the left side of the Nationals’ goal. The veteran quickly made up for the lost opportunity however, taking control of the puck from behind the goal line and bouncing a shot off Tugwell’s left skate. The shot sent the puck back over the line and into the net to bring the score to 44. It stood as the only unassisted tally of the night. The game winner was buried on a shorthanded effort by Opblinger for his second of the match. Taking hold of a successful clearing attempt by blueliner Thomas Virban, Opblinger raced through London’s defense for a short breakaway chance. The Northwood, Ohio native made no mistake, sending a backhand shot under the crossbar with 12:53 on the clock.

“It just kind of went off the glass and down the middle of the ice and I took off with it,” Opblinger explained of his tiebreaking goal. “He’s (Tugwell) been playing well, but we’re getting a lot of shots on him. We’ve got to keep that going.”

For the regular season, the Flyers and Vipers were evenly productive on offense — Leamington scored 210 goals while LaSalle registered 207. The Flyers’ defense allowed 130 goals while the Vipers allowed 174. LaSalle was the only team to defeat Leamington at Heinz Arena during the regular season with a 3-2 regulation win Sept. 18. In following head-to-head contests, the Flyers won 4-1 Oct. 30, won 6-3 Nov. 5, won 5-2 Nov. 26, lost 5-3 Jan. 7 and won 2-1 in regulation Jan. 15.

Tentatively, the GOJHL Western Conference final has been scheduled as follows:

• Game 1 — Thursday, March 26 in Leamington;

• Game 2 — Saturday, March 28 in LaSalle;

• Game 3 — Sunday, March 29 in Leamington;

• Game 4 — Wednesday, April 1 in LaSalle;

• Game 5 — Thursday, April 2 in Leamington;

• Game 6 — Saturday, April 4 in LaSalle;

• Game 7 — Monday, April 7 in Leamington.

All games in Leamington will start at 7:10 p.m. while all games in LaSalle are slotted to begin at 7 p.m.

Rest of the West

The conference’s other semifinal match-up between the Sarnia Legionnaires and LaSalle Vipers turned out to be a rollercoaster series. After dropping Game 1 5-4, the Legionnaires took the next two 5-3 and 2-1 to gain a 2-1 series lead.

The Vipers replied by taking the next two 4-2 and 43 in overtime to put Sarnia on the brink for Game 6. The Vipers won the sixth and final contest 4-2 to emerge as underdog winners.

The Flyers’ Zack Guilbeault is surrounded by Anthony Kotsovos and Mitchell Kreis as he maneuvers with the puck deep in Nationals territory during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals .(Sun photo)

Leamington’s Kyle Quick circles the London net under the watchful eye of Justin Tugwell during the first period of Game 5 in the Western Conference semifinal series. (Sun photo)

Matthew Opblinger of the Flyers backhands a breakaway shot past London netminder Justin Tugwell for a shorthanded goal and the game winner. Opblinger scored twice in the 5-4 regulation win Thursday, March 19 at Heinz Arena to give Leamington a 3-2 series lead. (Sun photo)

THURSDAY, MARCH

Above - Chris Scott of the Flyers celebrates his game-tying goal in the third period during Game 5 against the London Nationals Thursday, March 19 at Heinz Arena. Leamington went on to win 5-4 in regulation for a 3-2 semifinal series lead.

Left - Zack Guilbeault of the Flyers chases the puck deep in the London zone with Tanner Lafrance trailing during the first period of Game 5 in the Western Conference semifinals at Heinz Arena Thursday, March 19. (SUN Photos)

Psychological warfare Southpoint Stars

weekend recap

On Sunday afternoon, Mar. 22, three Southpoint Stars girls hockey teams hit the ice for some very exciting hockey action.

In the first contest the Community Muffler Southpoint Peewee Stars tangled with the LaSalle Sabre Cats in playoff action. Alyssa Lamb paced the attack scoring a pair of goals to lead her team to a big 2-1 win. Scoring the assists were Brienna Tiessen and Tarez Raheb. Courtney Jeffery once again played amazing in net as she held LaSalle to just a single tally. The Peewee Stars finished in first place and have qualified to play in the EKGIHL Day of Champions. Way to go, Stars!

In the second game the Naples Pizza Southpoint Bantam Stars welcomed the Tecumseh Tiger Cats to the Heinz rink for some exciting playoff action. Kelsey Almasi led the way scoring a hat trick as the Lady Stars won this game by a final score of 6-0. Hannah Chacko chipped in scoring a pair of goals with Kaylie Goodchild notching a single tally. Assists were by Brienne Mastronardi, Chacko and Goodchild with a pair each. Single assists were scored by Cassie Bluhm and Lexy Iacobelli. The “Twin Towers” – Caitlin Preston and Erica Taylor –held the Tiger Cats off the scoreboard as they recorded another big shutout for their team.

Game three saw yet another offensive explosion as the Leamington Kinsmen Southpoint Intermediate Stars battled their Kent County rivals Tilbury. The Lady Stars played absolutely amazing throughout this contest and won this game by a score of 9-1. Kim Goyeau led the way scoring four goals and an assist, while Kelsey “The Glock” Babkirk fired a pair of goals of her own. Single Stars tallies were scored by Sydney Dries, Jada Schiefer and Morgan Amicone. Other assists were by Lea Marshall and Schiefer. Shayna “The Glacier” Augustine was again brilliant between the pipes as she held Tilbury to just one goal.

There’s no doubting the importance of the six S’s in organized sport — skill, strength, stamina, stealth (agility), smarts and speed. Some are more important than others depending on the nature of the competition, but there’s one ability that often gets overlooked or underappreciated. That trait is the fine art of making a psychological impact on the opposition.

BRYAN JESSOP

Jessop’s Journal

There’s a fine line — in my opinion at least — that is often crossed in the effort to get under an opponent’s skin. I’ve never had a lot of respect for what we hockey fans refer to as “chirping.” Shooting your mouth off to get someone’s blood boiling isn’t much of a skill. I’m amazed by how often I hear someone say “the poor guy was just standing there without getting in anyone’s face and some goon jumped him.” I’d bet that more often than not, the “poor guy” made a derogatory insult of some sort that most spectators simply couldn’t hear. I’m not an advocate for violence in sports, but if you don’t want your teeth parted by someone’s fist, it’d probably be best to keep your mouth shut.

Other methods of getting into someone’s mind are more subtle and do a lot less to push the limits on a moral level. The NHL is currently considering changes to faceoff rules. As it stands, the visiting team’s centre must put his stick on the ice first before the linesman drops the puck. If the NHLPA’s Competition Committee approves the change, it’ll be the centre closest to his own goalie who must lower his stick first (red line faceoffs would continue with the ‘visitor first’ rule).

What difference does it make?

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Well, the rule change would be implemented in an effort to generate more scoring (Bettman can’t stand those 1-0 scores because southern market “fans” need flashing lights, horns and sirens to remain interested). Having to wait for the other centre to get ready can affect one’s reflexes, I suppose. First, there’s the anxiety, the “get on with it, damn it!” factor. The same strategy is used in drag racing. One driver will sometimes wait for several seconds after the other ‘stages’ before he or she slowly rolls up to the beam. It’s aggravating, and impatience won’t do any favours to a racer’s reaction time — at most, it could even lead to a false start. Minimally, it could cost the first driver a couple hundredths of a second — often the difference between winning and losing

• Home renovation specialists, interior design, faux paint techniques, landscape ideas

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• Master Gardeners Karen & Alan Batke – Leamington Horticultural Society

• Food & Drink - gourmet foods, local wines & brewery

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in a drag race.

Perhaps the most interesting battle of the minds in organized sport occurs between the pitcher and batter in baseball. Even as a little kid, I couldn’t help but notice how much better the average pitcher is when the bases are empty. If I were to ever coach a minor baseball team, the first message I’d make crystal clear would be to the pitcher — “you worry about the BATTER, the other eight will worry about the runner(s)” is probably what I’d say.

Obviously, base runners are more distracting to a pitcher than even the loudest and most obnoxious of fans. One source indicates that batting averages with empty bases is .249. With the threat of a runner stealing a base or adding to his team’s score, that average jumps to .285. The strikeout rate with vacant squares is 16.3 per cent. With a base runner thrown into the mix, that rate drops to 14.7 per cent.

The threat of a stolen base weighs pretty heavily on a pitcher’s mind. It comes as no surprise that most won’t conduct a full wind-up with someone on base — it offers the runner a bit more time to steal. As such, pitches will be slower and easier to hit.

With a sport whose fans thrive on statistics, it wasn’t too hard to find some interesting facts in baseball. Studies have determined that there is no psychological advantage on counts of 0-0 or 2-1. Otherwise, the batter has the upper hand on only 1-0, 2-0, 3-0 and 3-1 counts. All other scenarios — including a full count — favour the pitcher, which might suggest why batting averages flirting with .500 are virtually unheard of at the more competitive levels of the game.

The goalie versus breakaway shooter is another good one. Back in the day — when a netminder’s head gear had only two small holes for the eyes — a menacing face with sharp teeth was sometimes painted on the front to intimidate or distract shooters. With shootouts, the skater is able to address the odds that are against him. The shooter is able to wander back and fourth as if maneuvering through invisible pylons en route to the net — yup, another ploy to induce impatience and anxiety for the opponent.

On Facebook, I recently saw a video of a player’s actions that was much more of a win-win situation, this time involving a young fan. Jordin Tootoo, then a Red Wing, encountered a lad of probably five or six years of age as he skated off the ice and walked toward Detroit’s dressing room. He stopped briefly to greet the boy and gave him his stick before continuing on his way. The massive smile on the kid’s face was priceless. Tootoo (who’s number is actually 22 — kinda funny when you pronounce it “Two Two”) has made his share of enemies with a physically aggressive style, but in that instance, likely made a fan for life. That kid could very well be a New Jersey Devil fan now (Tootoo’s current team). Fans who’ll switch allegiance from one team to another based on who their favourite player suits up for are rare, but that kid could easily be one of them. Now THAT is a psychological gesture done right.

Driver reports himself to police

Essex County OPP received a call from a driver at 10:00 a.m. on March 17 who indicated to the dispatcher that he was too drunk to drive his vehicle. He told police that he had pulled over onto the shoulder of Hwy 3 and that he would leave his four-way flashers on.

Police located the vehicle a short time later and discovered the driver still on the phone with OPP dispatch. Police also located open liquor in the vehicle.

The driver, 55-year-old man from Essex, was arrested and charged with Impaired Care and Control of a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. He will appear in Provincial Court, Windsor, to answer to the charge.

Rhine Danube bowling scores

The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores for March 9.

Games Over 200: Willy Fittler 203-225, Armand Decaluwe 205, Wayne Abbott 222, Jack Valade 212, Gary Garnham 217-213, Aaron Dickau 225-224, Kevin Kosempel 202, Heinz Kosempel 223, Chris Kosempel 203-264-233, Alex Smith 207-235, Dan Dalimonte 218-203, Doug Scott 245, Eric Zimmer 215-205-200.

Numerous unlocked vehicles entered

The OPP Essex County Detachment Commander Inspector Glenn Miller would like to remind the citizens of Essex County to make every attempt NOT to become a victim of crime, after a series of vehicles were entered over the weekend and property stolen from within a cluster of unlocked vehicles.

“Traditional law enforcement is not enough to reduce or stop crime,” said Inspector Miller. “Safer communities are built when citizens are informed and involved in their personal safety and that of their neighbours, friends and co-workers. When we work together to make our homes, neighbourhoods and workplaces safe and healthy, we all benefit.”

Take the time to lock your vehicle whenever it is unattended and make sure that windows are rolled up. Never leave your vehicle running while unattended. Never leave valuable objects or packages in full view. Take them into your residence or lock them in the trunk where they can’t be seen. Park your vehicle in a well-lit area if it is going to be left for an extended period of time. If you have a garage use it – your vehicle inside and lock the garage doors.

Below - Visitors converge at the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village for the Militaria, Gun and Sportsman Show

Minimum wage in Ontario is going up from $11.00 an hour to $11.25 per hour, effective October 1, 2015. Minimum wage rates for jobs in special categories such as liquor servers, home workers, and students are also increasing at the same time.

The following are the new minimum wage increases as of Oct. 1

• General - from $11.00 per hour to $11.25. This rate applies to most employees.

• Student - from $10.30 per hour to $10.55. Applies to students under the age of 18 who work 28 hours a week or less when school is in session, or work during a school break or summer holidays.

• Liquor Servers - from $9.55 per hour to $9.80. Applies to employees who serve liquor directly to customers in licensed premises as a regular part of their work. Licensed premises are businesses for which a license or permit has been issued under the Liquor License Act.

• Homeworkers - from $12.10 per hour to $12.40. Applies to employees who do paid work in their own homes, e.g. answer telephone calls for a call centre, write software for a company, etc. Note: students of any age who are employed

as homeworkers must be paid the homeworkers’ minimum wage. The increase is the result of recent changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) that tie minimum-wage increases to Ontario’s Consumer Price Index (CPI). This was rec-

ommended by the Minimum Wage Advisory Panel in its final report last year. This will be the ninth minimum wage increase since 2003. Minimum wage increases are to be announced by April 1 each year, and will be effective on October 1 of the same year.

Series Over 550: Willy Fittler 597, Jack Valade 567, Gary Garnham 616, Aaron Dickau 630, Kevin Kosempel 577, Heinz Kosempel 552, Chris Kosempel 700, Alex Smith 586, Dan Dalimonte 616, Doug Scott 614, Eric Zimmer 620.

High Handicap Game: Chris Kosempel 293, Wayne Abbott 290, Alex Smith 287.

High Handicap Series: Chris Kosempel 787, Gary Garnham 787, Ken Luxford 782.

Standings: Rhine Danube 59, Weil’s 58, Fittler 46, Unico 36, Dickau’s 34, Taki’s 19.

Property stolen from within vehicles usually involves spare change, keys, cell phones, GPS units, sunglasses, tools and gift cards. By leaving your vehicle unlocked, you are handing valuables over to the criminal. Don’t be a victim! Lock it or lose it!

Beatles tribute to raise funds for SqEqTRA

By Bryan Jessop

A collection of local musicians is hoping Beatles fans will ‘Come Together’ in support of a worthy cause.

The auditorium at UMEI will serve as a gathering of 10 regional acts joining forces to help raise funds for SpEqTRA in what has been dubbed Pickin’ on the Beatles. The Saturday, April 11 show will begin at 7 p.m. at a cost of $10 per ticket at the doors of the Mersea Road 6 school. The event is being organized by local musician Jamie Willms, whose rock band The Big 8 will serve as the headlining act. The show will be presented with an assortment of styles, from solo performers to a ukulele duo to an avante guard act and a musician backed by a kids’ choir. The Big 8’s members — Willms on guitar, Mark Tiessen on guitar and vocals, Bill McKenzie on bass, Dave Koop on drums and Bill Dick on harmonica — will serve as both opening and closing act while decked out in Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club attire.

The band will perform Beatles favourites including Love Me Do, Tax Man and a medley of songs from the Abbey Road album.

Other performers will include Close Enough, The Big Creek Band, Erin Armstrong and the Music Moves Kids Choir, Dale Butler, Justin Latam, Andrew Taves, Dennis Wiens, the duo Larry Dalbello and Charles Diab, Judy Kenna and Mike Harris. Willms explained that recruiting musicians to take part in the fundraiser was not a difficult task.

“They’ve all been excellent,” he said. “These people have been amazing, putting down songs to do and coming up with ideas. They’re really excited about it.”

Dalbello, a Kingsville resident, heard of the event from a friend at work and has been enthusiastic about being involved since then.

“If there’s a charity involved, I’m happy to join in,” he said. “If we can help out, that’s what we’ll do.”

Dalbello has been playing guitar for the past 30 years and has operated his own custom guitar-building business for about the past five years. Dalbello Guitars is a familyoperated business, although Larry has been in search of an apprentice for some time.

The idea for the fundraiser began taking shape while two SpEqTRA members were discussing new revenue-generating ideas while on a walk. They approached Willms with the idea and the planning process quickly began soon afterwards.

“I’ve wanted to do something like this for the past few years,” Willms said.

Willms was involved with a similar fundraiser about two years ago, performing in Pickin’ on Neil Young at Two Creeks Conservation Area in Wheatley in support of the first annual Kingsville Folk Music Festival.

Admission proceeds will be complimented by a 50/50 draw held during Pickin’ on the Beatles, as well as raffle tickets sold for six paintings donated by local artist Ed Roach. Food and beverages will also be available.

SpEqTRA — Special Equestrian Therapeutic Riding Association — provides therapeutic horse riding programming

to clients dealing with a variety of physical challenges or injuries. The sessions are designed to improve self-confidence, muscle strength, coordination, balance, concentration and self-esteem. The organization was founded 10 years ago with five members — the number has since grown to more than 50. The group is currently facing financial difficulties, needing about $20,000 per year in fundraising to operate. It’s most recent bowla-rama and hoe-down generated about $8,000 each, leaving a shortfall of between $4,000 and $5,000 that program coordinator Liz Windsor would like to see covered by Pickin’ on the Beatles.

“What we provide is a great service, but it’s the money — we’re a small charity. It’s hard to say what will happen with this event. It’s our first time out so we don’t know what to expect.”

For more information on SpEqTRA, visit the website www.speqtra.com.

Damien Fitzpatrick enjoys a horseback ride as part of the Special Equestrians Therapeutic Riding Association (SpEqTRA) program. (Submitted photos)

Local musicians Dale Butler (left) and Justin Latam (right) perform at the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion Saturday, Aug. 2 during the annual Fish Festival. Butler will be one of 10 acts to perform at the Saturday, April 11 ‘Pickin’ on the Beatles’ fundraiser for SpEqTRA in the UMEI auditorium starting at 7 p.m. (Sun file photos)

Annika Hasson takes a moment to pet one of the horses as part of the Special Equestrians Therapeutic Riding Association (SpEqTRA) program. A benefit concert dubbed “Pickin’ on the Beatles” will be held at the UMEI auditorium Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. with proceeds to support SpEqTRA.

OBITUARY

Ken Coyne

Ken Coyne passed away at the age of 63 on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Mackenzie Health.

Loving husband to Doreen (nee Towle). Devoted father to his sons Chris and Aaron. Dear brother-in-law to Janelle, Dennis (Anna) and their families. Son of the late Walter and Mary Coyne.

Visitation at Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, on Friday, March 27 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m. in St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill. Cremation.

If desired, donations may be made to the Lung Association of Ontario in memory of Ken.

OBITUARY

John Crump

John Donald Crump, 83 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2015, surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Bailey) (2004). Loving father to Linda Franey, Susan and her husband Abe Friesen, Greg Crump, and Wendy Medbury. Cherished Grandpa to Jason (Irma), Derek, Amanda, Shane, Shannon, Matthew, Lauren, and great-grandfather of Scotty and Megan.

Visiting was at the Hammond Funeral Home, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley (519-825-7741) on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Masonic Lodge Service was held Thursday evening.

Funeral Service was on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Paul Rodey officiating. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Leamington.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. www.hammondfuneralhome.ca

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Mar. 16: North/South - 1st Eileen Edwards and Jack Warmenhoven, 2nd Ron Martin and Roy Trowell, 3rd Joyce Gammie and Sandy Gammie. East/West - 1st Agnes Fraser and Shirley Plant, 2nd Derek Parry and Al Morrison, 3rd Dave Derbyshire and Mame Nicholson. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Mar. 18: 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Shirley Plant and Roy Trowell, 3rd Ron Martin and Derek Parry, 4th Pauline Mikolash and Carol Kelvin. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Info: 519-738-4939.

OBITUARY

Joe Hickson

Joe Lamarsh Hickson, at age 91, died peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2015 after an over 25-year battle with cancer.

Joe was the beloved husband of 67 years to Joyce (Cowan). He was the father of David (Cindy), Arthur (Darlene), and Marilyn (Gary). Grandpa to 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Joe was a WWII Veteran serving in the RCAF as a tail gunner and flying over 30 missions. He was a member of the Goldfish Club within the RCAF in that he survived ditching in the North Sea of England (he was one of 5 rescues of 584 downings that year). Following an honourable discharge from the RCAF, Joe returned home to Wheatley to farm the family farm and became well known for the quality of his tomatoes grown for the Heinz Company. Throughout his life he was active in the Wheatley community. He was involved in local Scouting, Legion Branch 324, Wheatley Friendship Club, Wheatley Historical Society, Essex County Gas and Steam Club, and partnerships with ERCA for restoration of natural habitat. He was awarded a multitude of conservation awards for his reforestation and creation of the natural habitat for birds and wildlife. This is a passion that he has passed down to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Joe’s celebration of life was with visitation on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Hammond Funeral Home, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley (519-825-7741) from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

His Funeral Service was on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be given to the Wheatley United Church or to the Wheatley Legion Branch 324. www.hammondfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Jane Moir

Jane Carolyn Moir, 78 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Loving mother of Wendy Lafeber and late husband Pat, Robin Moir and husband Robert Impens, Linda Burgon and Tim French, Roxann Moir. Adored grandmother of Clint Lafeber (Jenn), Brittaney Simpson (Warren), Riley Moir, Graydon Burgon, and her dedicated, loving granddaughter Jordann Moir. Proud greatgrandmother of Jaxyn, Parker, Payton, Tavis, Gauge, and the late Kaysn Drew. Survived by twin sister Judy Hansford and husband Art. Predeceased by sisters Joan Ramsey (late Alec), Sandra Sanchez. Remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to all the staff at the Leamington Mennonite Home for their compassionate care for Mom and truly making her final years memorable.

At Jane’s request, cremation has taken place. A private family graveside will take place at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631).

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Above left - Isabelle Williams celebrated her eighth birthday at the Leamington Library Branch of the Essex

on Thursday, March 19.

a Lego birthday cake. With 30 students participating, library staff has decided to hold a similar Lego hour on the third Tuesday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Leamington Branch.

Above right - Caden Raffoul, 5, was one of 30 students at the Leamington Library Branch who participated in the Lego Break on March 19.

Lego Break at Leamington Library

Pitching in together to help fellow student

1968 Mustang from San Jose to Leamington

I drove recently to the post office in Leamington to mail another copy of my “Old Car Detective” book to a contributor to my newspaper column. And that’s when I spotted a very nice looking 1968 Mustang hardtop in the same lot where I parked. No one was around. I left my “Old Car Detective” card on the windshield, hoping to pick up another story.

Jennifer Humenny emailed me along with a photo and some details. The photo taken from the side shows at a glance why these cars became so widely popular beginning with their introduction on April 17, 1964. Most North American cars before the Mustang had a hood of conventional length and a trunk lid of conventional length. In a dramatic stroke of brilliance and simplicity, the Mustang had its passenger compartment moved further back, creating a long hood and short rear deck. The long hood suggested lots of horsepower and the short rear deck made the car look sporty.

The name itself evokes images of the American Wild West with horses running free. The name Mustang is derived from the Spanish “mustenga,” meaning ownerless horse or stray horse. About 30,000 Mustangs still roam free in the American West.

Jennifer bought her 1968 Mustang in October 2013 from Frank and Debs Lammers in Sarnia. It originally came from San Jose,

was designed to fit nearly everyone’s taste and pocketbook.

Jennifer’s Mustang has a V8 engine with automatic and factory air conditioning. It was the popularity of air conditioning that contributed to the demise of the American convertible in 1976. Thanks to Lee Iacocca, the convertible reappeared in the early ’80s, and quickly sparked a return of the Mustang convertible as well. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON, N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”

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California, and was built the same year that Dionne Warwick began belting out her big hit, “Do You Know the Way to San Jose.” The car entered Canada in 2001. “My car is pretty stock,” says Jennifer, “and it has a numbers-matching motor. I have not made any modifications to the car. The only change I am aware of is that it was repainted about 9 years ago to the teal colour it has now. I have all the paperwork from the different previous owners.”

In 1968, you could buy a new Mustang with 7 different engine choices. The 200 cubic inch six-cylinder was standard with 115 horsepower. A more powerful six came out later in the year with 250 cubic inches and 155 horsepower. The other 5 optional engines were all V8s, with horsepower as high as 390, and that’s why the Mustang was such a success. It

Jennifer Humenny’s immaculate 1968 Mustang hardtop

From left to right, Hunter Enns, Ryan Goyeau, Emma Brimner, Anthony Quiring and Mrs. de Jong butter the bread to be served with the soup at Gore Hill’s fundraiser.

Gore Hill P.S. staff member Heather de Jong (left) assists grade 8 student Jesika Lauzon serve soup to students as part of their fundraiser.

Gore Hill students (from the left) Hunter Enns, Emma Brimner, Ryan Goyeau and staff member Heather de Jong prepare to serve soup to students as a fundraiser to help a fellow student.

Cousins Bethany Adams, 9, and Delilah Heide, 6, had fun creating Lego pieces to go with their blue dolphin… (SUN Photos)

County Library

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Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach.

Amenities include:

• library and social rooms

• new Smart Card “no coin” laundry

• FREE utilities and window coverings

• Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management. Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819

CAMELOT SHIRES APARTMENTS

Beautiful, secure building in a good location. 1 & 2 bedrooms available. Utilities and parking included. Call Georgina 519-322-9526

We speak Spanish and English.

LARGE 4 BEDROOM apartment in downtown Leamington. Available April 1st. $850/month plus utilities. Call 519-326-1234. mr18-25

BACHELOR, 1 BEDROOM AND 2 bedroom apartment. All appliances and utilities included. For Rent - 2 bedroom house with garage and shed. Also, retail or office space for rent. Call 519-8163095. mr25

1 BEDROOM HOUSE on highway 3 near Kopegaron Woods. For more information call 519-825-4755. oc8-tf

1 BEDROOM CONDO for rent - 44 Robson Rd Leamington. $750 plus util/month. No pets. Call Kathy 519-326-5786. de17-tf

SOUTHPOINT SUN

CALL NOW! FIORE TOWER

2 bdrm apartment and penthouse available in Leamington. Located near shopping. Util incl, on-site mgmt, secure building, laundry, elevator, party room. Call 519-326-4622 to inquire.

ITEMS FOR SALE

8' FLUORESCENT STRIP LITES w/2 T8 bulbs - $20. Call 519-726-5282. mr11-ap1

E., Leamington GREAT 2 bdrms, UTIL INCL! COME SEE! Social room w/events, pkg, secure entry, on-site mgmt. CALL TODAY! 519-324-9610 realstar.ca

SMALL, CLEAN 1 BEDROOM house previously occupied by landlord. Located in a small community of seniors - another senior preferred. No steps - wheelchair accessible. Includes fridge, stove and water. $600/month. Available immediately. Call 519-992-4467. mr25-tf

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent in Leamington. Available immediately. To view, call 519-326-5519 or 519-818-0273. mr25

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent in Wheatley. Fridge, stove and laundry room. For more information call 519324-2096. de3-tf

VETERINARY

TECHNICIAN, 26 years experience, will come to your home for nail trims, ear cleaning, anal glands, spot shaving (no grooms), etc. Call Lynn at 519-776-4277 or 519-982-7724. mr18-25

J J STITCHING - SEWING, alterations and repairs. Pants shortened $8.50 plus tax. (Some exceptions may apply such as lined pants.) If your clothing is too tight or too baggy, give me a call to see if it can be altered. Call Jean at 519-968-2261. 14 Johnson Avenue, Leamington. ja14-mr25

PRINTING: BUSINESS ENVELOPES,invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Mallory at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service, 519-398-9098. tf

CALL KAHL RECYCLINGWe come to you and haul away your junk. Scrap metal and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. Call Ken 519-322-8305, 519-326-8559. ja14-tf

PLUMBING SERVICE

• Repairs

• Installations

• Drain Cleaning

• Excellent Rates

• 37 Years Experience

Ed Higginbottom 519-329-1779 eh48@hotmail.ca

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 AT 10:00 AM

For Richard Dibbley, Wheatley, held at the Dibbley farm at 21807 Campbell Sideroad, Chatham Kent. Watch for Auction signs on Wheatley Townline. No Reserve. Farms are Rented.

Tractors: J.D. 7400 dsl, 3448 hrs., FWA; J.D. 855 compact dsl, 4WD hydrostatic, 3 ph, w/cab & 60” mower deck; No till Drill: J.D. 750 - 15’ planting width, has 2 point swivel pull hitch from Kearney & good roller harrows; Wagons, Dump Trailer & Machinery Trailer: two 500 RJ gravity wagons; 5 Kilbros model 375 & 350 gravity wagons; Agri Trend dual axle 8 ton dump trailer; 24’ Tri axle mach. trailer w/hydr. brakes; Tillage: pull type Brinkly – Wilbeck 11 shank digger disc soil saver; Bush Hog 20’ side fold harrogator; 20’ Vicon model FG2500T Hi-clearance pull type cult, roller harrows on back; 3 section 21’ sprocket packer set; 20’ side fold land leveler; Sprayer: well equipped Hardie 650 gal lg. single wheel sprayer, 60’ hydr. boom; Plus: J.D. 1408 – 3 ph field chopper w/14’ cut; Bush Hog 5’ – 3 ph squealer chopper; Farm King lg. size mobile grain cleaner; Vac-A-Way seed grain cleaner on trailer w/auger & screens; 4” auger w/electric motor on wheels; 1500 gal plastic water tank; 2 fuel transfer tanks; 50 gal. fuel tank from dump truck; 3 ph boom; 20’ JD model 400 –3 ph rotary hoe; 200 gal. 3 ph sprayer w/20’ boom; 9 row cult.; electric spin spreader to attach to pickup; Auger Mate hydr. power pac w/gas motor; water pumps; plus a few misc. items; Two 8000 Bu.Grain Bins: two Victoria 8000 bu. grain bins, one w/a million & a half BTU dryer w/fan & dual stirrers, inside vent tubes & electric spreader; 2nd bin has fan & aerator floor; bins to be removed by purchaser; Consignments – note there may be additions or deletions to consignments: Planters: J.D.7000 corn planter; Auger: Westfield 861 Auger; Arena Floor Maker: Priefert 3 ph Arena Master 6’ floor maker; Tractors: Case 1370 dsl, cab, good rubber; Case 530 gas, open station, has been redone; Case 430 gas, wide front end, good rubber; Fordson Super Major dsl, wide front end, rear fenders, good tin; McCormick Farmall A; M.F. 135 gas, 2300 hrs; Sprayer: Precision 120’ boom sprayer, lg. single wheels; Other: tandem axle dump trailer; log splitter; cast iron work bench; triple axle trailer w/ramps; pallet jack; steel work bench; water tank on running gear; 40” - 3 ph rototiller; walk behind rototiller; water transfer pump; Elmira like new propane or gas stove, glass front doors w/thermostat; s.s. water pump.

Terms: cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale.

Sale Order: Richard Dibbley’s items first, then consignments.

Note: not a lot of small items.

Proprietor: Richard Dibbley, 519-818-7513

Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530

Details & photos at: www.jackmorrisauctions.com

COMING UP

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Additions, Decks, Fences, Electrical Plumbing 226-346-3704

m8tter@gmail.com

Owner: Matt Laliberte

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Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. Senior Dances every 3rd Sunday of the month. 519-733-5162 (office) or 519-733-9081 (bar). oc29-tf

All claims against the Estate of ALBERINO MASTRONARDI, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 15th day of January, 2015 must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 24 th day of April, 2015. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Dated: March 16th, 2015. Elvey B. Marshall

SOUTHPOINT SUN

NOTICE NOTICE

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

519-733-2305

www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Request for Proposal

The Town of Kingsville will accept proposals to operate the outdoor Sport Field Concession Stand located at the Kingsville Recreation Complex 1741 Jasperson Lane. Proposals will be accepted from service clubs, community organizations and the general public, by April 15 2015 at 12:00 noon. The outdoor canteen typically operates from Late April–October each year. For more information please contact Maggie Durocher Program Manager Parks & Recreation 519.733.2123.

The accepted RFP candidate will acknowledge that any person working under the RFP agreement will be required to provide a criminal record check or vulnerable sector check (as described in the Hiring Employees and Employment of Family Members Policy).

Please send request in a sealed envelope to:

Town of Kingsville

2021 Division Rd. North Kingsville, Ontario

N9Y 2Y9

Clearly marked: Sport Field Concession Stand Proposal c/o Maggie Durocher

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

519-733-2305

www.kingsville.ca

kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Request for Proposal

The Town of Kingsville will accept proposals to operate the indoor Arena Concession Stand located at the Kingsville Recreation Complex 1741 Jasperson Lane. Proposals will be accepted from service clubs, community organizations and the general public, by April 15th at 12:00 noon. The Arena Canteen operates year round, fulfilling the needs of the hockey, and lacrosse seasons. For more information please contact Maggie Durocher Program Manager Parks & Recreation 519.733.2123.

The accepted RFP candidate will acknowledge that any person working under the RFP agreement will be required to provide a criminal record check or vulnerable sector check (as described in the Hiring Employees and Employment of Family Members Policy).

Please send request in a sealed envelope to: Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Rd. North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

Clearly marked: Arena Concession Stand Proposal c/o Maggie Durocher

2021

519-733-2305

www.kingsville.ca

kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAW

RE: PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE BUILDING CODE ACT, 1992, SET FEES, AND ESTABLISH A CODE OF CONDUCT

The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will consider By-law 37-2015 a By-law to Regulate Permits Issued Under the Building Code Act, 1992, Set Fees, and Establish a Code of Conduct for the Chief Building Official and Inspectors at its Regular Meeting to be held on:

Monday, April 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Council Chambers, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville

Interested persons may make comments at this Regular Meeting or may send comments in writing to the Clerk at the below address. Comments sent to the Clerk must be received not later than 12:00 noon on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.

Comments which are made at the meeting or in writing will become part of the public record which is available for anyone to view on the Town of Kingsville website.

DATED at Kingsville, Ontario this 19th day of March, 2014.

Ruth Orton LL.B., Director of Corporate Services / Clerk

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

519-733-2305

www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS TO THE DRAINAGE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville is accepting Applications for community members whose principal income is from farming to serve on the Drainage Advisory Committee. The term of the appointment will conclude at the end of the present term of Council, being November 30, 2018.

The Committee will provide recommendations to Council regarding:

• steps to reduce the impacts of agricultural drainage regulation on the Town’s farmers either by changing internal procedures or lobbying other levels of government

• funding opportunities to reduce the costs associated with environmental aspects of major drainage works.

Council is looking for community members who are willing to work as a group toward the Committee’s purpose and commit the necessary time and energy to complete assigned tasks within the Committee’s scope of work.

Application Forms and Terms of Reference for this Committee are available on the Town’s website or at the municipal office located at 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville.

Completed Application Forms must be returned to the Corporate Services Department of the Town of Kingsville no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2015. Please note that Applications must contain a statement from the applicant that his or her principal income is from farming.

DATED at Kingsville, Ontario this 17th day of March, 2015.

Sandra Kitchen, Deputy Clerk-Council Services

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

SOUTHPOINT SUN

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A-Z DRIVERS AND OWNER OPERATORS

Who are trustworthy and experienced, for local and long haul trips. Reefer experience and ability to cross border required. Driver abstract, CVOR and Police Clearance must be provided. Please fax resume to: 519-687-3105 or email to: jrw@bellnet.ca.

Orangeline Farms Limited is looking for the following Positions: FULL TIME DZ TRUCK DRIVER/SHIPPER RECEIVER TEMPORARY DZ TRUCK DRIVER/SHIPPER RECEIVER

Job Details:

• Full-time

• Monday to Saturday

• 40 plus hours per week

Qualifications:

• Clean CVOR, driver’s abstract

• DZ license with driving experience a must

• Flexible working hours including weekends

• Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness

Responsibilities: The following are general guidelines designed to provide the DZ Truck Driver with the fundamental understanding of their responsibilities and how to fulfill them. Orientation and training will be provided.

• Local pick-ups and deliveries

• Maintain driver log books according to regulation

• Shipping/Receiving

• Forklift license

Job Requirements: The candidates will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.

Please forward resume to: hr@orangelinefarms.com or drop off at: 627 County Rd. 14, Leamington, ON

Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. The wage rate is $11.00 for 44.0 hours per week. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment.

No education or experience is required.

Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca

One Floral is seeking candidates for the position of: TECHNICAL SALES -

VEGETABLE PROPAGATION/HYDRANGEAS

One Floral is seeking a qualified individual for a full time permanent position in Technical Sales for Vegetable Propagation/Hydrangeas.

Primary responsibilities include, maintaining existing customer accounts in the vegetable propagation business, managing the dormant hydrangea program, carrying out administrative duties and working closely with the production, growing and shipping departments.

The successful candidate must have knowledge of the growing process for vegetable propagation and dormant hydrangeas as well as an understanding of space planning and timing.

One Floral is looking for a confident, ethical individual with an attention for detail, a background in growing, excellent customer service and a willingness to learn.

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GREENHOUSE GENERAL LABOUR

Reporting to the Director of Community and Development Services, the Manager is responsible for the overall provision of services and program development for the culture, recreation and tourism division to the levels prescribed by Council and within approved budgets. Specifically, this position is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and Municipal Marina. For complete details regarding this position please visit our website at www.leamington.ca.

Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015 The Corporation of the Municipality

$11.00/hour. Must be available 7 days a week. Physically demanding & repetitive tasks. Fast paced, hot, non-smoking environment.

• Please submit all resumes to: jobsleamington@onefloral.com

SOUTHPOINT SUN

AZ / DZ DRIVERS

Required for spring season. Full-time / part-time positions available. Border-crossing experience an asset. Retirees welcome!

Apply with resume & abstract to: 263 Talbot St.W. Leamington, ON N8H 4H3 or E-mail resume & abstract to: cf@cfgroups.com

SUMMER STUDENT JOBChatham-Kent’s Parks, Cemetery and Horticulture Dept. has an opening for a Communities in Bloom Maintenance student in Wheatley. For details on this summer student position visit municipal jobs at www.chatham-kent.ca mr25-ap1

DINIRO FARM NEEDS full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.00/hour, 50+ hours, 7 days/week. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a repetitive basis. Please apply via email to: dinirofarm@wavedirect.net. eowmr25

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

519-733-2305

www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

Opportunities for Summer Student Employment

The Town of Kingsville is seeking applications for student employment in in the areas of Parks and Recreation, Municipal Services and Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre Office Support.

Work Schedule: 35 or 40 Hours per week May 4 to August 28th 2015

General Qualifications:

• Be enrolled in a Secondary School, University or Community College recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education

• Be returning back to school

• Have and maintain a valid G2 driver’s license

Rate of Pay: $11.85 / hour

Parks and Recreation Students General Duties

• Watering of flowers and trees

• Landscape maintenance

• Grass cutting and parks maintenance.

• Have knowledge of mechanical operations of lawn maintenance equipment including tractors and related equipment.

• Handling of Cash/Credit machine and refueling boats at the Municipal Boat Ramp.

• Knowledge and experience operating a variety of hand held tools

• Other duties as assigned.

Municipal Services Students General Duties

• Hydrant maintenance including painting & weed cutting

• GPS locating of infrastructure

• Meter reading

• General labour

• Other duties as assigned

Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre Support Student General Duties(1)

• Provide assistance to tourists and general public.

• Assist in displaying brochures and promoting special events.

• Assist in preparation of tourist information, promotional material and welcoming packages for general public.

• Office Hours of operation between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and weekends

Applications are available online at www.kingsville.ca under the Employment Opportunities heading.

Interested applicants shall submit an application indicating the specific position applied for by:

Friday April 17, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. To: Human Resources

N9Y 2Y9

All applications are appreciated however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.00/hr, 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd. 18 Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via: email pinnaclejobs@hotmail.com or fax: 519-3269253. No experience or education required.

FLAMINGO'S RESTAURANT is hiring Servers. Apply within. 304 Robson Rd., Leamington. 519-326-0999 or 519-326-4231 ext. 23. mr18-25