Leamington District Memorial Hospital recently unveiled its 2017-2020 Strategic Plan - the Way Forward. The Strategic Plan sets the stage for an enhanced partnership approach to patient care with a goal of improved access for the entire Erie Shores region served by the hospital, where services are either provided or hosted by the hospital located in Leamington.
Hospital CEO Terry Shields said, “The creation of the plan was the culmination of a year-long effort with extensive input from staff, physicians, volunteers, stakeholders and system partners. This was all based on a thorough look at the health care needs of the population we serve.”
The plan, ‘the Way Forward’, was presented to staff, stakeholders and the public in December.
The renewal of the strategic direction will guide an estimated 500 caregivers, support staff, physicians and more than 240 active volunteers who come to work at Leamington District Memorial Hospital every day to make a difference in the lives of the communities served by the hospital, from Essex, Harrow, Kingsville, Leamington , parts of Lakeshore and Wheatley.
The Plan, the Way Forward, outlines three predominant corporate priorities that are concentrated on:
• Improving Access to Care
• Improved Performance
• People
As a result of the strategic planning process and feedback from the community, the board of directors and members of the hospital have approved a name change for the hospital to Erie Shores Healthcare, reflecting the communities it serves and services provided directly or in partnership with other groups.
“The name change to Erie Shores Healthcare has three components to the hospital’s identity: With our ever increasing focus, cultivating care in the region and partnership development, providing services directly or partnering with health and social service groups to enhance better access for care in the communities we serve, the name from hospital to Healthcare better reflects our ‘Way Forward’,” said David Glass, Board Chair.
“The name Erie Shores speaks to the catchment area of the residents we serve in the county from Essex, Harrow, Kingsville, Leamington, parts of Lakeshore and Wheatley. And the third element of the new name is the logo - which was established in 2012 and extremely recognizable - with Essex County’s south shoreline and the sun as a mnemonic device representing the rural nature of our communities,” added Glass.
The Foundation of the hospital has voted in favour of changing its name to align with the hospital. Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation will become Erie Shores Health Foundation to reflect the three major areas that it supports - the hospital, hospice and Community For Doctors.
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By Bryan Jessop
Community rallies for annual fundraiser
Support to keep social service projects in Leamington moving has never ‘bean’ better.
The annual Chilifest was hosted by the Leamington Portuguese Club Wednesday, Feb. 22 in yet another effort to get behind the South Essex Community Council’s Transportation Services Vehicle Replacement Fund. The event has been organized in support of the SECC’s ongoing measures to raise funds for upgrading its four-vehicle fleet for the past 10 years of Chilifest. In previous years, the community fundraiser generated support for organizations including the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
The SECC’s vehicle capital reserve fund is used to replace either one of its two vans or two buses as the need arises and once required finances to purchase such new vehicles are reached. Council hopes to take delivery of a new bus by late spring of this year to replace one that has served the organization and its clients for the past 10 years. The bus scheduled to be replaced — which has accumulated roughly 300,000 km — was parked in the Portuguese Club parking lot during this year’s Chilifest.
This year’s Chilifest was again led by Century 21 Leamington’s John Woelk along with a team of about 100 volunteers — approximately 60 ladlers and 40 responsible for set up, tear down and promotion of the fundraiser. For 2017, the first shift of ladlers was a team representing the annual Hogs For Hospice motorcycle rally in Leamington. This year’s gathering drew about 350 customers who paid either $8 in advance or $10 each at the doors for access to a choice from 27 varieties of chilli prepared by local restaurants and businesses. This year’s fundraising target was $10,000. The amount collected was not available by press deadline. Last year, Chilifest raised approximately $9,200.
“We always try to set goals a bit higher than the amount we raised the previous year,” explained Woelk. “We owe a lot of thanks to the community that supports us.”
South Essex Community Council executive director Carolyn Warkentin scoops up a serving of chili to Charlie Wright during the annual Leamington Chilifest at the Portuguese Club Wednesday, Feb. 22.
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MPP Nicholls calls out Premier for outrageous extra hydro fees
With the Ontario Legislature back in session, Chatham-KentEssex MPP Rick Nicholls wasted no time last week in bringing outrageous hydro fees paid by a local business directly to Premier Kathleen Wynne’s attention.
“Ryckman Farms is a quail farm in Chatham-Kent that was once expanding but is now struggling to keep up with the costs of doing business in Ontario,” Nicholls explained.
“In November, in their hydro bill, their electricity usage was $590. However, the total bill came to a ridiculous $5,900 thanks to a delivery charge of nearly $1,800 and a massive global adjustment fee of over $2,700,” Nicholls stated in the Legislature.
“That’s not an adjustment, that’s highway robbery. His bill was 10 times his electricity usage,” Nicholls said. “Scot and Cheryl Ryckman are doing what they can to survive. Your government, Premier, isn’t doing enough. How can Ryckman Farms and all Ontario businesses account for such outrageous extra fees?” asked Nicholls. Premier Wynne declined to answer the question. Energy Minister Glen Thibeault also failed to address the concerns raised by residents and businesses about unpredictable extra fees on hydro bills.
Instead, Minister Thibeault took the opportunity to compliment his government’s work on the energy file and listed a number of support programs that the farm does not qualify for.
MPP RICK NICHOLLS
LDMH to become Erie Shores Healthcare
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“In keeping with the changing fundraising role of the Foundation in our community the Hospital Foundation is changing its name to Erie Shores Health Foundation. We hope this will better reflect our fundraising efforts for the Hospice and Hospital in South Essex County,” stated Ross Barnwell, Executive Director, LDMH Foundation.
The hospital is planning to launch its new name in April, 2017, pending the receipt of the requisite regulatory approvals.
The local hospital partners with:
• Hiatus House Transitional Housing and Support Services.
• Hiatus House Fresh Start Women’s Program
• Hiatus House Men’s Long Term Treatment Pro-
gram
• Family Service Windsor Counselling
• Family Service Windsor Essex Client Intervention
• VON Chronic Pain Management and Assessment and Referral Program & CBT Counselling
• Maryvale Walk In Counselling
• Canadian Mental Health Association Intake
• Hotel Dieu Grace Health Care Problem Gambling Services
State of Emergency lifted in relation to monitoring of gas from abandoned well
A localized State of Emergency – declared by the Municipality of Leamington on October 14, 2016 in relation to an abandoned well at a private residence in the 200 block of Robson Road – was terminated as of 1 p.m. on February 24.
“We are pleased with the response of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, and thankful to all Provincial Ministries involved for their efforts in bringing this situation to a safe conclusion,” said Leamington mayor John Paterson.
The residents who were displaced for safety reasons were allowed to return to their homes. The well has been successfully capped and the area has been deemed safe.
• W5 Windsor Women Working with Immigrant Women
• STOP Program (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients)
• Community University Partnership Individual and Group Programming
• Regional Children’s Centre Crisis Assessment via OTN
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) –Family Education Program
• Mood Disorders Support Group
• CMHA Education Sessions
• Ontario Telemedicine –Video Conference site
• Legal Assistance Windsor
• Financial Fitness
• Stroke Resource Navigator
Community rallies for annual fundraiser
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Money for the event is raised through the sale of advance and at-the-door tickets as well as by sponsorships, selling extra vegetables, draw prize ticket sales and donations. About 20 local sponsors have stepped forward this year to support Chilifest in various capacities, from supplying food and other supplies to promoting the event and offering different levels of financial contributions.
Since selecting the SECC’s transportation services as the beneficiary of its proceeds about a decade ago, Chilifest has helped the organization purchase a new bus, followed by a new van and for this year, another new bus. The cost of each bus utilized by the SECC would typically run between $150,000 to $160,000, although arrangements made through the Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN) keeps the Council’s cost down to $90,000 to $100,000. The SECC’s buses are ordered and purchased by the Canadian-based company Crestliner, which utilizes suppliers from across North America.
South Essex Community Council vans and buses are used by senior and physically challenged clients for transportation services to and from specific programs as well as for shuttling purposes to St. Clair College, Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) and the SPARK after-school program. Buses like the one the SECC hopes to acquire in the spring of this year would accomodate 16 walk-on passengers, five passengers using wheelchairs or mixed combinations of the two. Such buses take roughly four months to build.
“Because it goes towards vehicle replacement, it’s very important to us,” SECC executive director Carolyn Warkentin said of Chilifest. “Our transportation services aren’t just for seniors, so these fundraisers are critical to our services.”
In addition to Chilifest, Woelk and his team of mostly the same volunteers also present the Soup and Salad Luncheon in the autumn of each year in support of cancer pa-
tients, as well as the Poor Boy Luncheon at the Roma Club. This year’s Soup and Salad Luncheon will take place Wednesday, Nov. 29, while the Poor Boy — to be held this year in a partnership with the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners — will be held Wednesday, Sept. 13.
Spring rides to our national park
With the beautiful weather we experienced last week, you can’t help but think about spring being around the corner.
With that, for many, comes yard work, spring cleaning type of stuff and other outdoor activities.
from well within the park all the way out past the gates and through ‘The Narrows’ along Point Pelee Drive.
After being cooped up for most of the winter, it’s nice just to get out.
We took a ride to Point Pelee a couple of times during that stretch. On the first trip, I was disappointed that the picnic areas and most of the beaches weren’t opened up, but did notice this past weekend that many of them were open.
Of course, back then you were either going to the beach, going camping or smelt fishing.
The park stayed open well past dark for the smelters.
Those shiny little fish were pulled from the lake by the thousands, all illuminated by kerosene lanterns and flashlights all along the beach.
After all, with the free admission this year to all of Canada’s National Parks, you’d think they would want to get you there and keep you coming back.
It was quite a spectacle back then.
My dad sold smelt on the whole or dressed, for those who didn’t have any luck or for those who took the easy way out. We stayed up late during smelt season to make sure that anyone who wanted smelt actually went home with some.
I see after about a 40-year absence, camping is returning to Point Pelee. These new O-Tent-iks they’ve built near the site of the old public campground look like they’re coming along nicely and should be available for people to rent by the time spring is in full swing.
I remember a time when that old campground was packed with tents and you couldn’t get near it. It’s nice to see Parks Canada softening their stance a little after all these years.
Sadly, those days are long gone.
So if you haven’t made your way down there to take advantage of your free admission, I suggest you do so before the birding season, otherwise, you may have a wait just getting in to the park.
That doesn’t include the wait you’ll have to endure on the Bevel Line just trying to get to the park.
The driveway of our old house is still visible, at least to me, now almost 43 years after we vacated. The rest of the property has overgrown with trees and shrubbery as it slowly returns to its natural state. I can pick out certain trees, like the black walnut and hackberry trees that were there when I was a kid. Every spring, my mom’s gladiolas still bloom near the road and I can see them as I drive by.
It’s a different world down there now.
No more bustle of tourists on the beaches by the thousands, no more concession stand lineups and no more mom-and-pop stores dotting the landscape.
Those years are long gone and won’t be back.
Those portable traffic lights they’ve set up down there are the most annoying things I think I’ve ever seen.
You’re better off to take Seacliff Drive out to the Noble Sideroad, or even take Robson Road to the Sturgeon Creek Bridge to avoid all of that kerfuffle on the Bevel.
I’m sure the construction crews would appreciate that too.
I have a certain kinship to the park that just won’t go away. So yes, I’m down there a couple of times a week, just driving through, reminiscing and enjoying the quiet of the woods of the national park right in our own back yard, so to speak.
The crowds this summer will rekindle memories of those years in the ’60s and ’70s when traffic lines stretched
If you haven’t been down there in years, it’s really worth the drive.
Horseback riding dangerous
Horseback riding has become a dangerous sport, and not for the reasons you would think
Revoking of Honorary Life Membership an insult
I’ve been an avid horseback rider for 25 years; my horse and I have put countless roads and trails behind us in both my hometown of Thunder Bay as well as in Brandon. I’d love to say that I feel safe riding in Essex County, but our rides are plagued by the hidden dangers of living in a day and age when everyone is in a mad rush to get everywhere.
I was told recently by a friend that the Honorary Life Membership presented to her by the management of the Kinsmen Recreation Centre has been revoked. There was no letter of explanation or apology, no personal contact, just an insensitive telephone call.
The Highway Traffic Act states that “Every person having the control or charge of a motor vehicle or motor assisted bicycle on a highway, when approaching a horse… shall operate, manage and control the motor vehicle… so as to exercise every reasonable precaution to prevent the frightening of the horse… and to ensure the safety and protection of any person driving, leading or riding upon the horse or other animal or being in any vehicle drawn by the horse... R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 167.”
People think that a rider has their horse under control at all times. If only this were the case! For the most part riders can control their horse, but they’re a living creature with a mind of their own. A passing motorist once hit my horse. His retort to my shouts of anger was, “Lady, I slowed down!” He had some explaining to do when he returned the company vehicle with the driver’s side mirror ripped clean off by my horse’s flank. It could’ve been much worse. Had he taken the time to safely pass, it wouldn’t have been a concern.
PLEASE, when you come upon a rider, cart or horse being led on the road, slow down or stop if it’s safe. Proceed with caution. Pass slow and wide. It’s the LAW. It could save your life, or the life of the person behind the reins.
– Lauren C Meadows, Leamington
I think that a Life Membership is presented for the life of the individual unless that individual does something to bring shame to the Centre. Since this is certainly not the case, it seems to me that someone from the current management should apologize for this insult and reinstate her as Lifetime Honorary Member.
– Joyce Paterson, Leamington
MARK RIBBLE
Rib’s Ramblings
Project Silkstone releasing a series of videos
Fentanyl and public safety among featured topics
Project Silkstone began as a high-level investigation targeting multiple criminal groups involved in trafficking illegal drugs and guns along the Highway 401 corridor between the Greater Toronto Area, through the Belleville/Bay of Quinte Region and Montréal, Québec. The investigation also revealed drug trafficking activities to and from the United States.
Project Silkstone was an 18-month probe conducted by OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Sûreté du Québec, Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The investigation was also supported by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC).
The OPP charged 18 people with 81 offences including charges relating to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code of Canada.
As part of the Project Silkstone multi-jurisdiction investigation into illegal firearms and the trafficking of illegal drugs, the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) is releasing a series of topic-specific videos in the coming days.
The first video in the series features Detective-Sergeant Lee Fulford discussing the various community safety and health threats posed by the opioid fentanyl. The video is available to the public and media on the OPP’s social media channels - Facebook (@ontarioprovincialpolice), via Twitter (@OPP_News; @OPP_Nouvelles) and Instagram (@ontarioprovincialpolice).
To find out more about the dangers of fentanyl and short term antidotes, visit www.facethefentanyl.ca, part of an awareness campaign supported by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP).
Leamington will receive $133,200
The 150th anniversary of Confederation is a time to celebrate the places across this great country that unite and connect us in our communities.
On Feb. 17, MP Peter Fragiskatos, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, announced that The Corporation of the City of Windsor, Township of Pelee, the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington, and the Essex Region Conservation Authority will receive a total of $1.34-million to help preserve and improve cultural and community locations across the Windsor-Essex area.
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is a $300-million national program, which is being delivered by regional development agencies across the country. Projects were selected based on eligibility requirements and selection criteria as outlined in the program guidelines including: project readiness; project scope; funding leveraged from other sources; and the extent to which projects supported a clean growth economy.
• Municipality of Leamington up to $133,200 for improvement and expansion of the Kinsmen Baseball Diamond Fieldhouse. Total project cost is $400,000.
• Township of Pelee up to $100,000 for renovation of the Pelee Island Heritage Centre. Total project cost $200,000.
• Essex Region Conservation Authority up to $63,000 for rehabilitation of Maidstone Conservation Area trails and boardwalks. Total project cost $195,000.
• City of Windsor up to $250,000 for improvement of accessibility on the Dieppe River Walk. Total project cost $750,000.
• City of Windsor up to $450,000 for improvement of Willistead Manor. Total project cost $1,950,000.
• City of Windsor up to $218,308 for expansion of Gino and Liz Marcus Community Complex to include an accessible family change room. Total project cost $1,173,700.
“We are pleased to be recipients of Canada 150 Community nfrastructure Program funding, which will be applied towards the construction of a new fieldhouse at the Leamington Kinsmen Baseball Diamonds,” said Leamington
mayor John Paterson. “This will create long-term benefit for Leamington by improving the quality of life for residents, standing as a further example of investment in community growth, and positioning Leamington to pursue its new tourism strategy, which includes a focus on amateur sport tourism.”
These projects are seven of over 350 Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) projects approved in southern Ontario under the program’s second intake.
With the addition of $44.4 million in supplementary funding announced in Budget 2016, the total CIP 150 allocation for southern Ontario, being delivered by FedDev Ontario, is up to $88.8 million. Over 730 projects have been approved under both intakes.
These projects will allow Canadians to enjoy upgraded community facilities such as parks, trails, cultural and community centres. They will also help to create a lasting legacy as Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
Wheatley Legion News
By Jan Watson
Sixteen players shot Fun Darts on February 17 at Wheatley Legion. Debbie Seili and Larry Evoy tied with Debbie Ouellette, Steve Acott and Jim McClellan with 5 wins each. Mary Robinson, Richard Howe and Garry Hope won 4 games followed by Rosemary Duquette, Gord Crook and Arnold Seili with 3 wins. Julie Reid, Velma Hope and Doug Seili won 2 games and Bonnie Evoy and Tim Moore chased the skunk away with one win. The ladies doubling out were Debbie S., Debbie O., Mary, Rosemary and Velma. Congrats go to Larry Evoy for great shooting – a 180! Way to go, Larry. Best wishes for many more go to Garry who was celebrating his 80th birthday. Join the Fun Darts players on Friday evenings. Play starts at 7:30 p.m.
Turk Dibbley ran the Meat Draws on February 18. Bill Derbyshire was the only two-time winner. The other winners were Kay Sutherland, Jim McClellan, Bill Sutherland, Jan Watson, Jane Pursel, Betty Goodison, Donna Corlett, Jay Cook and Turk. Dawn Powell won the 50/50 draw.
The Meat Draws are held every Saturday from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m.
The 20 Dart/Golf players had a great afternoon on Saturday. Tom “Space” Howe and Mike “Bubba” Bell ended the day as the champs. Many thanks to Mike Elliott for suggesting and organizing this fun day.
There ended up being 7 pots of chili entered in the Chili Cook-Off, also held on Saturday. Judges Gerry and Muggs Soulliere and Shannon Moore had their work cut out for them as they reported they were all excellent. In fact, a tie for first place sent the judges back to re-judge the two top pots. As a result Sue Watson emerged as the 2017 Chili Champ. Following close behind were Maryann Dutot and Marcel Chittle. Gerald Rivait, or should I say Liz, followed in third place. However, all contestants were winners and all received free 2017 Fish Fry tickets. Thank you all for your efforts and enthusiasm and to all those who donated to the Wheatley Scouts in exchange for a bowl of chili.
Coming up… the Turk ’n Beaup St. Paddy’s Day celebration on March 18. There will be lots of fun, prizes, food and entertainment.
M.D. Bennie welcomes future Bulldogs
By students Madisyn Church and Zahra Al-Ali
Margaret D. Bennie Public School, like all of other schools in the GECDSB, hosted their Kindergarten Open House on February 22 from 5-7 p.m.
The kindergarten teachers of Margaret D. Bennie worked hard to prepare for the 2017 Open House. Mrs. Christine Jeffery, Ms. Dana Campbell and Mrs. Melissa Fischer always make sure the students in their kindergarten classes have the best day every day.
The Open House took place in the school’s spacious library and the two kindergarten classrooms. Parents and future Bulldogs took a tour of the school’s classrooms and the gymnasium. Visitors played games in a few of the rooms while parents chatted with teachers. Games for the new kindergarten students were in the gym and in the two kindergarten classrooms.
As parents and students entered the building, delightful music filled the ears of those in attendance. A small ensemble group played short songs that may have been familiar to parents and kids such as the Banana Song from the Minions movie, Tomorrow from the musical Annie, and Do Wah Ditty Ditty that dates all the way back to 1964.
It was exciting to see all the families attending and the future and current Bulldogs coming together.
Future Bulldogs took a tour of the school and got to play games in the gym.
Future Bulldogs had fun playing in the indoor sandbox at M.D. Bennie’s Kindergarten Open House.
Decorating cookies was one of the activities at M.D.B. Kindergarten Open House.
Charity Volleyball Tournament pays tribute to league member
By Pat Bailey
Tourney benefits The War Amps, Food Bank
There were bold colours, outrageous socks, fash-
ion forward running shoes, friendly competition, lots of hugs, stories, friends, family, and of course, a little glitter — Aaron Kuhlmann would’ve loved it.
In fact, Michelle Kuhlmann believes her son Aaron was indeed there in spirit on Saturday, sporting his signature grin, smiling from ear-to-ear and dressed to impress.
For Michelle, the days since her 23-year-old son’s January 7 death in a car accident in Kingsville have been beyond tough – made a little more bearable by the unbelievable and unwavering support of family, his incredible circle of friends and a community that has rallied around her family, including husband Mike, son Jonathan and daughter Olivia.
Saturday the Leamington Area Recreational Volleyball League paid tribute to its very popular league member in its annual Charity Volleyball Tournament.
Leasa Barkovsky, one of the event organizers, said several members of the league were devastated by the loss of their teammate/ opponent and were looking for a way to honour Aaron. Naturally, the idea of dedicating their tournament to Aaron was passed along to his team, the Flatliners. For Captain Mike Bancroft, it was a great idea, but one he wanted to run by the Kuhlmann family before going ahead.
The Kuhlmann family embraced the idea.
A decision was made to divide the proceeds between the Leamington Food Bank and The War Amps, a charity dear to the heart of Aaron, a St. Clair College student in the bio-medics program with a special interest in the development of prosthetics.
Best friend and fellow classmate Frankie Cappelli said Aaron would’ve loved it — and Frankie would know. The duo was inseparable, whether they were working
many tough days still ahead, Michelle said she was buoyed by seeing so many people enjoying themselves, smiling, sharing stories and having fun — in Aaron’s memory.
“He’s here,” she said, “I feel it.”
Aaron’s popularity was evident throughout the day — but in sheer number of players and teams, it was a record breaking year with about 40 teams competing in recreational, semi-competitive and competitive divisions.
Bags full of non-perishables for the Leamington Food Bank lined the hallway in Cardinal Carter Secondary School. Representatives from The War Amps were on hand to show their appreciation of the effort. Dozens of door prizes and food items were donated to keep the players going during the day long tournament.
For the Kuhlmann family, meeting friends, hearing stories and spreading glitter for Aaron was one more opportunity to celebrate a young man taken way too soon.
out at the gym, studying for school, going on vacation or going out on the town, they were always together.
“He was like a brother,” said Frankie. In fact, they had planned a month-long trip to Thailand in May to celebrate their graduation before settling down and hoping to pin down jobs in their field of choice.
Frankie rounded up a team of close friends to show their support of the affable, stylish friend that touched so many lives in his 23 years.
Saturday they battled hard in memory of their dear friend, losing in the final, ironically, to The Flatliners, in the recreational division.
There was also a sea of
orange, “Aaron’s Squad”, sporting jerseys in his favorite colour. Some played on the team in Aaron’s memory, others were there as cheerleaders, relatives and family supporters.
A table of memorabilia stood outside the gymnasium, a display of photos of Aaron with family and friends played on a loop. One pair of shoes from his extensive collection, an Aaron’s Squad jersey, a colourful ball cap and photos adorned the table.
And one rather unusual basket — one containing glitter, sat in memory of the son, brother, grandson, nephew, friend and teammate.
For Michelle, the glitter was important. And in the middle of the table sat a photo from Aaron’s funeral, a photo of his friends spreading glitter in his memory along the lake, with the words “He who leaves a trail of glitter is never forgotten”. Michelle said she believes everyone is given a certain amount of glitter to spread throughout their lifetime, in Aaron’s case, she said, he used it all up in his 23 years.
“I truly believe he was special,” said Michelle, “a genuine, caring person — one who, when he asked how you were, he actually wanted an answer. He truly cared.”
While she knows there are
Three of the teams with close ties to Aaron Kuhlmann participated in the Leamington Area Recreational Volleyball Charity Tournament on Saturday in the young man’s memory.
BANK THEATRE NOTES
10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434
LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805
THE MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF INTO THE WOODS
March 2,3,4
Doors open @ 7:00 pm
Performance @ 7:30 pm
March 5
Doors open @ 1:30 pm
Performance @ 2:00 pm
All is not running smoothly for several of our beloved fair ytale characters Cardinal Music Productions in collaboration with The Bank Theatre are bringing Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed musical production to Leamington Tickets are $20 and available at Wharram's Jeweller y and Counter Effects, online at brownpaper tickets com or by calling our ticket hotline at 519-326-8805 and at the door Adult content and language - Parental Guidance Advised
DALE'S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE
March 31
Doors open @ 6:30 pm
Music starts @ 7:00 pm
Come and enjoy an evening of acoustic music and community This is a free-will event with proceeds being shared with local charities and the Bank Theatre Renovation fund
LEND ME A TENOR
April 6,7,8 @ 7:30 pm April 9 @ 2:00 pm
KEN LUDWIG’S farcical comedy is brought to the Bank Theatre Stage by the Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre under the direction of Renata Solski This vibrant and enthusiastic production is a farcical comedy, layered with multiple, hilarious mishaps and one comedic disaster after another Tickets are $20 (General Admission) ONLINE TICKETS are available now at: www brownpaper tickets com/event/2736763
Tickets will be available after March 3rd at Wharram’s Jeweller y and Counter Effects in Leamington and also at the door on the night of the per formances You can call our ticket hotline at: 519-326-8805
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dale's Friday Coffee House, April 28
Karen Morand & Gina Horswood in Concer t, April 22
Red Dir t Skinners in Concer t, May 5
District Secondary School were the Trivia Night 18 winners in the High School Division.
Salvation Army Leamington CC YOUTH DROP-IN CENTRE open ever y Tuesdsay, 6:00 - 8:00 p m at the church, 88 Setterington St The centre provides a safe super vised location and use of our computer lab movies, videogames or table tennis etc For more info contact us at 519-326-4901
LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, March 1, 1:00 p m - 7:00 p m New Donors and Walk Ins Welcome! To book an appointment, please contact us at 1-888-236-6283 / www blood ca / GiveBlood App
BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC MEETING, Saturday, March 11 at 1:00 p m at Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St W Kingsville
S A F E TA L K ™ S U I C I D E AWA R E N E S S T R A I N I N G
WORKSHOPS - Wednesday, March 29 from 9:00 a m to 12:00, 6 Mill St W , Leamington safeTALK™ is a half-day alertness training session that prepares anyone over the age of 15 regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive safeTALK-trained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving inter vention resources Register for an upcoming workshop (space is limited) or more information can contact t Renee Daudlin-Iacobelli at 519322-1443 ext 3100 or rdaudlin@insightadvantage ca South Shore Health Centre offers WEEKLY FREE RECOVERY PROGRAMS, 15 John St (upstairs), Leamington: Yoga for Recover y on Monday at 5:00 p m with Melodie Queenen; Westover Recover y Support Group on Monday at 6:30 p m ; SMART Recover y on Wednesday at 6:30 p m ; Family & Friends on Thursday at 6:30 p m
PARKINSON'S? Parkinson s Support Group meets
Leamington Half Centur y Centre, 160 Talbot St E
Facilitators: Bob Prince and Laurie Stone Note: Individuals are encouraged to call 1-888-851-7376 before attending their first meeting
Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre, 33 Princess St in Leamington, is LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS who are interested in supporting young children Monday mornings and afternoons, 9:45 a m - 12:00
Trivia Night 18 a success
By Pat Bailey
It was an evening to test your trivia knowledge — or in some cases the lack of — at the Leamington District Minor Baseball Association’s Trivia Night 18 held Wednesday
night, Feb. 22 at the Leamington Portuguese Club. There were door prizes, cash prizes, and for a few teams, bragging rights, at the minor baseball fundraiser.
Taking top honors were:
Coordinator Dodie Wilson 519-253-8481 ext 226
VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED Are you a retired teacher or just enjoy working with youth? The On Track to Success Program is looking for volunteers to support high school students in Leamington with learning Tutoring sessions are Monday to Thursday after school and in the evenings Orientation and training provided For more info contact Liam GIles-Hayes 519-258-0000 ext 1181 or lgileshayes@weareunited com
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEED FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS WINDSOR-ESSEX from the Leamington and Kingsville area If you believe that you can make a difference in a child’s life and can commit to a minimum of one year, for a few hours a week, check out the website and online orientation at www bigbrothersbigsisterswe ca
SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP meets the last Wednesday of ever y month, 6:30 p m , at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens Learn and share about Lyme Disease Ever yone welcome
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HERITAGE VILLAGE (CTMHV) ON THE ARNER TOWN
LINE IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS to help with kids programs such as 'Pioneer for a Day', special events, shows meetings or in the museum log cabins and period buildings, etc If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help out, contact Judy Anderson, Education and Volunteer Coordinator at CTMHV 519776-6909 or email education@ctmhv com
MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a m at Leamington United Church Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise It s free fun and wheelchair accessible All seniors welcome
ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE'S DRINK-
ING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets ever y Monday at 7:30 p m at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance) 171 Erie St N PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princess St (Central 33) Suite 212 Leamington offers free and confidential ser vices provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers Free pregnancy tests Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-326-0612 Business calls:
• Adult Division - David Trudell, Jim Beland, Dave Wijngaarden and Ron Ricci.
• High School Division
- Kameron Wall, Anthony Fehr, Kyle Wall and Marshall Garrod of Leamington District Secondary School.
• Elementary School Division - Lenore Douglas and Albert Douglas of Glenwood Public School.
LDMBA Trivia Night 18 winners in the Adult Division, left to right: David Trudell, Jim Beland, Dave Wijngaarden and Ron Ricci.
Lenore Douglas and Albert Douglas were the top team in the Elementary School Division at Trivia Night 18. They are students at Glenwood Public School.
From left to right, Kameron Wall, Anthony Fehr, Kyle Wall and Marshall Garrod of Leamington
OBITUARY
Caterina Ligori
Caterina Ligori (nee Gori), 83 years, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.
Size does matter... Agricultural lot size decision
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondant
13 Russell St. changes proposed
Beloved wife of Giovanni for 64 years. Dear mother of Angelo Ligori (Rosella), Anna Herhalt (John), Antonia Ligori (Jennifer) and Stefania Wilson. Loving grandmother of Daniel Ligori and Christopher Herhalt (Mashoka), and great-grandmother of Laila Maimona Herhalt. Dear sister of Pasqualina Ciacelli (late Giovanni), Anthony Gori (Assunta), Lucia Stridi (Bruno), late Antonino Gori (late Liliana), late Michele Gori (Teresa) and late Domenico Gori (Giovanna). Caterina will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Caterina loved cooking and music, and devoted her life to her husband and children.
Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and at St. Michael’s Church, 21 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 10 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. Entombment Erie Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Over the years Leamington has granted severances to create farms that are only 25 acres in size. The break-down of farm parcels in Leamington is rather surprising: over half the farms (797) are less than 40 acres in size, while only 6% (82) are 100 acres or more.
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Based on the County Farm Lot Study, these 82 farms may not be allowed to be fragmented. The new rule for farms will be that they must be 40 hectares (that is 100 acres) in size. Existing farms smaller than this will be grandfathered, but as things now stand new ones that want to be small will have to be on pre-existing parcels of appropriate size, not on new parcels severed from farms that are less than 100 acres in size.
In the Southpoint Sun Wednesday, March 1 $100, plus $13 (hst) = $113.00
Any changes please call 519-398-9098 ASAP
Thanks, Sheila
The Farm Lot report that was presented to Council on Feb. 27 noted: “At this time, the study does not recommend that Section 3.3.1 of the COP, which recognizes the diversity of agricultural crops within Essex County be amended. The general policy framework notes that the County may identify specialty crop areas in consultation with the Province, and further that the COP can be amended to incorporate appropriate mapping and policies… The study has established that 40 hectares (100 acres) will conform to the direction of the Provincial Policy Statement and goals of the County of Essex Official Plan by protecting agricultural lands for the long term and discouraging lot creation within prime agricultural areas. Any appeal to the amendment would need to dispute the findings of the study and also provide evidence that smaller agricultural lots sizes are beneficial to the industry and will allow for flexibility to accommodate changes in agriculture in the future.”
Members of Council who have been fighting this direction since 2014 were clearly discouraged.
Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald said, “I’m really quite offended that they don’t recognize that we are different.”
She received significant support from Councillor Larry Verbeke. “In my professional opinion 25 acre farms are profitable if it is done right.”
The property located at 13 Russell Street was designated under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) in 1985 by By-law 3411. Because of that, any alterations impacting the reasons for designating the property — regardless of how minor — must be approved by Municipal Council.
The alterations for which Council’s consent is being sought are all minor and will only enhance the exterior of this stately old house, so it was easy for council to grant permission.
Other sizes available upon request. E-mail, call or drop off your announcement by Friday at 5 pm. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
IN
MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of LEIGH DAVIS
April 11, 1967 - March 2, 2016
Loving and kind in all her ways
Upright and just to the end of her days
Sincere and true in her heart and mind
Beautiful memories she left behind
♥ Shine On Leigh ♥
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered every day by your family
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of JOHN (JACK) MOODY
October 20, 1936 - March 5, 2016
We never thought that day
God would call your name.
He has you in his keeping. We have you in our hearts. Love, Your Family
So where does that leave Leamington? Leamington is on notice that the municipality must comply with the County position. If there is opposition, it must come in the form of an intensive study that serves to refute the County Study and shows that farms under 40 ha can be profitable and do not threaten the long-term viability of agriculture in this area, which could mean great expense for any opponent.
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IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of WILLIAM A. “BILL” WILLIAMS September 9, 1920 - February 29, 2016
Loved and missed always, Mary Ann and Larry, Rose and Herman, Theresa and Wayne, Jon, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
Since none of the reasons for the designation of 13 Russell related to the interior, the renovations that will see its use return once again to a high-end restaurant were not under scrutiny. At the Feb. 27 Council meeting, members of Council were enthusiastic to see another indication of uptown revitalization success.
In loving memory of a Dear Mother who passed away March, 3, 2011
The rolling stream of life rolls on But still the vacant chair, Recalls the love, the voice, the smile Of the one who once sat there.
AlwaysRemembered, DougandMarilyn, Kathleen and Jim.
July
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, it may take a little while this week, but you will come to the answer you need to solve a puzzle that has been hounding you It’ll free up space in your mind, then
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
At work you will have plenty of moments to shine if you can zero in on those opportunities, Taurus Think about making a name for yourself in the days to come
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
You need to look at a certain situation from all angles, Gemini If not, you can’t get the full picture and make the best decisions possible Therefore, take a little more time
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
The desire to prove yourself and the fact that there is just too much on your plate, Cancer, could be causing stress in your life Letting others lend a helping hand is not a sign of weakness
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Get all of your finances in check before you start thinking about big-ticket spending, Leo This includes electronics, cars, or even expensive vacations Know what you can afford
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, sometimes your desire to lead the show gets in the way of relationships with others You might need to capitulate and let another person take the spotlight
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Someone close to you recognizes all of the help you’ve provided him or her, even if this person doesn’t verbalize the thanks very often Your efforts are appreciated, Libra
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
You have been spending quite a deal of time sorting out the lives of other people that it is time for you to get a handle on the situations that affect you, Scorpio
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
You may need to join in when others ask you this week, Sagittarius It’s not the time to veer off in your own direction, especially at work Show you can be a team player
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Don’t let other people get in the way of your success, Capricorn It is not being rude if you ask someone to step aside so you can get the recognition you deserve
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Big changes are in store and you may not expect all of them, Aquarius As new information comes to light, you will have to adjust your situation accordingly
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Romantic endeavors come to the forefront during this week, especially after love was rekindled earlier in the month, Pisces
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
FEBRUARY 26
Danny Mac, Actor (29)
FEBRUARY 27
Josh Groban, Singer (36)
FEBRUARY 28
Gilbert Godfried, Comic (62)
MARCH 1
Ron Howard, Director (63)
MARCH 2
Rebel Wilson, Actress (37)
MARCH 3
Ronan Keating, Singer (40)
MARCH 4
Catherine O’Hara, Actress (63)
Media Literacy at Gore Hill
As part of their Media Literacy studies and to support the JKSK Information Night, Gore Hill Public School students created posters advertising the various opportunities available at the school. The goal was to encourage parents of new students to consider Gore Hill as a school for their children.
Stepping up to support mental health
The WFCU Arena came alive with the thundering sound of more than 2,000 individuals as they completed a 1,000-step climb around the lower bowl – all for a good cause. February 22 marked the 8th annual iClimb – one of United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County’s signature events that helps raise funds for local mental health and counselling services.
This year, through sponsorships and pledges to the participants, iClimb raised more than $52,741 — 19% higher than last year.
“These funds are seriously needed and very appreciated,” said Lorraine Goddard, CEO of United Way. “It is so wonderful to see the community come together to support iClimb year after year in such a big way, that in turn allows United Way to continue to support these vital services in Windsor and Essex County.”
United Way’s Counselling and Supports strategy, which helped 1,526 people last year, aims to ensure everyone in Windsor-Essex County knows where to go for counselling, and is able to get the help they need without having to wait or pay more than they can afford. With United Way’s support, 12-week wait times have been eliminated and walk-in clinics are available in Windsor and Essex County.
Libro Credit Union is pleased to welcome Josh Mann, Investment Specialist, to Libro’s Leamington branch.
As an Investment Specialist, Josh provides expert coaching to Owners focused on achieving long-term prosperity and financial success.
Josh has ten years of experience in the financial service industry and he is currently working toward his Financial Planner designation. Passionate about coaching Libro Owners along their path to prosperity, Josh is eager to meet with Leamington area residents to plan for their success!
To meet with Josh or another Libro coach, stop in at the Leamington branch or visit libro.ca.
Mr. Piruzza’s Grade 5 students display their poster advertising Gore Hill as a choice for new JKSK students. From left to right: Zyrus Tanada, Jacey Foster and Aidan Brown.
Students from Miss Williams’ Grade 1 class and Mrs. Coristine’s Grade 4 class joined forces to create posters advertising Gore Hill P.S. From left to right are Emily Paquette, Rebecca Shanks, Breanna Klassen and Olivia McInnis.
Kingsville sweeps top prizes at Bowl
For Kids Sake
for more
850 boys and girls
By Pat Bailey
The Municipality of Leamington may have been the kings on the basketball court but the Kingsville Canadian Icons struck back on Friday night, bowling them over with their skill on the lanes.
The Kingsville representatives ‘spared’ no expense either when it came to dressing to fit the theme for the occasion — Canada’s 150. And for their efforts, they bowled over the judges and were named ‘best dressed’. But they didn’t stop there. They sought revenge on their local Leamington rivals on the lanes, in the costume competition and in the fundraising department.
According to Kingsville mayor Nelson Santos, his team managed to do something that has never been done during Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids’ Sake. You could say, in one respect, they bowled a perfect game — outscoring their municipal rivals, highest fundraising team with $1350, top individual fundraiser with Councillor Susanne Coghill collecting $600 as well as best dressed.
The proud mayor said he was told this was the first time a team swept all top prizes in the event.
While it was fun to earn bragging rights over Leamington after their loss to them in the recent Hoopin’ Around the Clock, Santos said it was really about having a little friendly competition while helping raise money and awareness for a good cause.
Leamington mayor John Paterson agreed. He said the municipality supports this event each year to have a little fun with the staff while helping raise funds and awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Hayley Morgan, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex Foundation executive director, said this is their big fundraiser each year and has been for about 30 years.
She said the goal for this year’s event was to at least equal last year’s total of $60,000.
The money, she said, will benefit their nine mentorship programs run by Big Brothers Big Sisters. Morgan said these programs are vital for the more than 850 boys and girls in Windsor and Essex County they currently support.
“These programs are proven to be instrumental in reducing bullying and other related negative behavior such as lack of interest in school, truancy, low self-esteem and drug and alcohol abuse,” said Morgan. “Mentoring helps kids learn the importance of helping others and growing up to be more civic-minded adults.”
“We believe that changing the course of these young lives can in turn change our community’s future,” she added.
Santos agrees. He said the Town of Kingsville actually takes their support of the programs a step further, inviting one of the youngsters supported by Big Brothers Big Sisters to act as mayor of Kingsville for a day.
Regardless the outcome, both mayors agree it’s a winwin — for the employees and for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Morgan said they won’t know the final tally until this weekend, when bowlers take to the lanes in Windsor for a similar event. Over 100 bowlers participated in Friday night’s event at Empire Lanes in Kingsville.
Lincoln Coghill (left) and Rob Brown were two of the reasons the Kingsville Canadian Icons were named winners of the best costume prize at Friday night’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake.
The Municipality of Leamington team had a little fun while helping raise funds and awareness for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex Foundation at Bowl for Kids’ Sake Friday night, Feb. 24 at Empire Lanes.
Kingsville mayor Nelson Santos (left) and Leamington mayor John Paterson squared off at Empire Lanes Friday night, Feb. 24, battling for bragging rights in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex Foundation’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Santos and his Kingsville team earned bragging rights in this friendly rivalry.
Cougars earn junior hoops SWOSSAA title
By Bryan Jessop
For the Cardinal Carter junior boys basketball team, a less-than-perfect regular season was quickly forgotten after completing a perfect playoff run.
The Cougars captured the 1A SWOSSAA championship title on home court nine days after earning the WECSSAA crown at a neutral site to earn two more banner additions to the walls of their school’s gymnasium. The SWOSSAA title game — the furthest level of competition at the junior age level — took place Friday, Feb. 24 at Cardinal Carter between the hosting Cougars and Blenheim Bobcats. Cardinal Carter took charge of the season-ending match from the start, building up to a 70-26 final score.
The Cougars led 24-3 upon completing the first quarter and 43-8 at the halftime break. Going into the final eight minutes, the hosts established a 61-17 advantage. Cardinal Carter began the frequent deployment of non-starters in the second half, but still maintained control of the game at both ends of the court. All three Blenheim points in the first quarter were registered on free throws.
“We’ve never played this well before. We peaked at the right time.”
— James Staley
“We’ve never played this well before,” said Cougars coach James Staley, who also coaches the school’s senior boys team. “We peaked at the right time. We played really well in the fourth quarter last week (WECSSAA final versus Lajeunesse), but never like this.”
Cardinal Carter’s offense came up with several three pointers throughout the game while forcing several turnovers in Blenheim territory that contributed to a steady flow of two point plays. The hosts also dominated under both baskets, snapping up the vast majority of rebounds. After having filmed the first half of Blenheim’s LKSSAA title game against Ridgetown — won 41-26 by the Bobcats three days earlier — Staley noted that he was surprised by his team’s margin of victory in the SWOSSAA final.
“They’re a very well-coached, young team,” he said, explaining that most of Blenheim’s players are Grade 9 students.
Five of Cardinal Carter’s players — Matt Carvalho,
Alec Symons, Nico Gualtieri, Cameron Taouil and Tiago Mauricio — are in Grade 10. The remaining eight — Alex Marques, Braedan Caetano, Eric Tavares, Zach Penner, Alex Demers, Jordan Gualtieri, Luca Quenneville and Markus Youssef — are Grade 9 students. For the final, the team was missing a couple players to a baseball camp in the United States while throughout the season, it experienced challenges in filling game rosters because of conflicting travel hockey schedules.
The Cougars spent the 10-game regular season in WECSSAA’s Tier II division along with nine 2A schools and the 3A Villanova Wildcats. Cardinal Carter finished the campaign with a record of two wins and eight losses, although Staley noted that games against Villanova, Essex, General Amherst and Brennan came down to the last few minutes.
“We could have been six and four instead of two and eight, but that’s alright. This is what we were playing for,” Staley said, referring to the SWOSSAA title.
A handful of this year’s players played last season with last season’s Queen of Peace championship team while one of its starters played for St. Louis last year and another attended St. John de Brebeuf in Kingsville. Three juniors — Carvalho, Nico Gualtieri and Caetano — were selected to join the senior Cougars for a Monday, Feb. 27 OFSAA challenge game at Pain Court. The Lajeunesse seniors were previously selected as hosts of this year’s provincial championships and went on to win the SWOSSAA title. With the host region permitted two entries into OFSAA, Cardinal Carter and Pain Court met on Monday for the right to earn the second local seed. Results from the senior game were not available by press deadline.
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the junior Cougars took on the Lajeunesse Royals in the 1A final at Assumption Catholic High School. Staley explained that the two teams were evenly matched through the first three quarters, with a lead of five points for Cardinal Carter at the halftime break. The Cougars, he noted, began taking over in the fourth quarter.
“It came down to their street ball smarts versus our athleticism,” he explained. “They (the Royals) were a lot tougher than we thought they’d be. It was a rough game, where our guys just eventually wore them down.”
The Royals played the regular season in Tier I, where they went 1-9 against a field of three 3A teams and seven 2A teams.
(More photos on Page 18)
Nico Gualtieri hoists teammate Alex Marques in celebration of the Cardinal Carter Cougars’ 1A junior SWOSSAA basketball championship, earned Friday, Feb. 24 in a 70-26 win over the Blenheim Bobcats. Nine days earlier, the Cougars defeated the Lajeunesse Royals 51-31 for the WECSSAA 1A title. (SUN photo)
Jessop’s
Age against the machine
Kids are funny (and often unpredictable) little people. A couple hours before I started writing this column, my wife helped our five-year-old son get dressed up for senior kindergarten graduation photo day. I expected him to put up a fight inspiring enough for minstrals to write and sing songs about. I anticipated this legendary outpouring of resistance based mostly on how much I hated “dressing up” when I was a kid (I still don’t own a suit and wear ties begrudgingly).
Surprisingly, he didn’t put up much of a fuss at all. We let him wear one of his better pairs of jeans, but also a white dress shirt with full-length sleeves and, yes, a tie that my wife bought from Value Village and modified to fit a five-year-old. No, said tie was not covered in images of Transformers, Pac Man, Lego Batman or Paw Patrol characters. Basically, it had a design of diagonal red and black stripes, similar to what AC/DC guitarist Angus Young frequently dons on stage (we mentioned this to him when we first showed him the tie a few days earlier, to which he replied with a loud and spirited “T-N-T!” …so proud).
Anyway, when he arrived at pre-class daycare that morning and discovered that nobody else was wearing a dress shirt and tie, he initially refused to remove his coat. Janice explained that none of the other daycare boys in the gym at that time were in SK and that if he wanted to play kickball with the other kids, he’d have to remove the coat so as not to get all sweaty for his grad photos. That was enough to get the coat off. Sure enough, classmates wearing ties and dress shirts began arriving, so it was no longer such a big deal.
Kids that age (at least mine) are odd that way. Sometimes, they could care less about what everyone else is doing, wearing, eating or saying. Days, hours or even minutes later, being different is a fate worse than death.
Obviously, the power of peer pressure and the urge to ‘go with the flow’ doesn’t stop at senior kindergarten. Teenagers are almost constantly being urged to partake in unhealthy or even dangerous activities (to those who refuse to drink, do drugs or get involved in any other potentially risky pastime regardless of how “uncool” or “lame” it’ll make them — I salute you).
These thoughts crossed my mind after reading an article focusing on NBA commissioner Adam Silver after he was asked to address the league’s contemplation of altering the minimum age for players. As it stands, players must be at least 19 years of age and for those who are U.S. citizens, must be at least one year ‘removed’ from high school. The guidelines regarding minimum age in the NBA is somewhat of a hot topic right now because the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the league and Players Association takes effect July 1 of this year. Neither side will be able to opt out of its details until the end of the 2022-23 season.
The NBA is considering raising the minimum age to 20, a measure that would address the ‘one and done’ issue where players can enter the league after completing only one year of post secondary education.
The NBPA would rather lower the age to 18. Silver admits that the issue is “complex,”
but on this one, I personally side with the league. Contrary to the belief of parents who insist on living vicariously through their athlete children, signing an entry-level (often one-year) professional contract with a team in ANY professional sport does not guarantee a lifetime of fame and fortune. Many rookies don’t quite measure up to the expectations of coaches, teammates and fans and then soon after it all begins, it’s over. If a player in that situation has a college or university education under his or her belt, the future can still be very bright indeed. No, there won’t be any running shoe deals or photo shoots to appear on the next Wheaties box, but a good, steady-paying job is still very much within reach.
Even if an 18-year-old rookie is virtually a shoe-in for multi-million dollar contracts in the near future (assuming there are no debilitating injuries on the horizon), it can be a hazardous venture to start a career in pro sports at that age. Getting back onto the topic of peer pressure, try to imagine the things someone who’s barely an adult is exposed to on a regular basis. Almost constantly in the presence of a large group of millionaire co-workers — most of whom are well into their 20s or older — that ‘kid’ is going to be exposed to a lot of drinking and partying he’d never see even in college or university (where most cohorts are NOT made of money and therefore have no choice but to limit their excesses).
We hear about it all the time. A young athlete goes pro, makes great money right off the hop and then goes through a nasty crash and burn process that includes more than
a few brushes with the law (ditto for musicians and actors who get an early taste of success). No, not all 18and 19-year-old athletes fall prey to the monkey see, monkey do mentality. Likewise, responsibility isn’t always accumulated with age. Most of us know people well on their way to getting old and grey who shouldn’t be granted the responsibility of possessing cutlery let alone alcohol, motor vehicles or a large sum of disposable income.
However, a couple extra years to absorb what it means to make reasonable decisions can’t hurt. The wise can do more with silver (no pun intended) than fools can do with gold.
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BRYAN JESSOP
Journal
Local players represent provincial league team
By Bryan Jessop
For the Provincial Women’s Hockey League’s most southerly team, good things come in fours.
In addition to others from communities throughout the Windsor-Essex/Chatham-Kent corridor, the 2016-17 season for the PWHL’s Southwest Wildcats included a rather large contingent of Southpoint-area players on its roster. Leamington’s Gioia DiCiocco, Shannon Fehr, Jessica Jeffery and Wheatley’s Kiera Jackson were among the 18 players on the team’s lineup through the regular season that wrapped up earlier this month. Although the Wildcats finished the 38-game regular season in last place among the PWHL’s 20 teams, each of its Southpoint-area players made positive impacts on the 2016-17 campaign.
This season, the Wildcats carried a roster of 18 players — four more than the required minimum — including four from LaSalle, one from Amherstburg, one from Tecumseh and two each from Belle River, Chatham, Harrow and Windsor. Fehr finished third in team points while DiCiocco was fifth, Jackson sixth and Jeffery was eighth as the squad’s leader among defensemen in total points. In a league of more than 460 players including affiliates, only seven skaters registered an average of more than a point per game.
Fehr, hailing from the Staples area, was one of the Wildcats’ 1999-born forward players. She collected four goals and eight assists for 12 points in 38 games, including one tally on the power play as well as one game winner. Fehr, who also played the 2016-17 campaign as the Leamington District Secondary School girls team’s most formidable offensive threat, played her first and last year with the Wildcats. Later this year, she will start a partial hockey scholarship with Liberty University in Virginia while majoring in both biochemistry and molecular biology.
“It was a great experience,” she said of playing for the Wildcats. “It’s a league that plays at a faster pace. It was fun and all the players were all very close. We all had a great time together on the long road trips.”
For each team in the PWHL — an intermediate ‘AA’ loop for girls 20 and younger — the regular season consists of one road and one home game against each adversary. For the Wildcats, who are based out of Windsor’s Forest Glade Arena, the season included lengthy trips that took them as far as Ottawa and Napanee.
“We grew together both on and off the ice,” said Fehr. “We had a great coaching staff too. They were always willing to help any player.”
Fehr started playing in the Southpoint Minor Hockey system on boys travel teams and eventually began playing girls travel hockey with the Windsor Wildcats. She has played alongside all three other Leamington-area players, including on boys teams with Jeffery.
Like Fehr, Jackson played a few games in 2015-16 as an affiliate or ‘pick up’ player before joining the Wildcats full time this season. The 2000-born Wheatley resident scored three goals and added six assists for nine points in 38 games, including one power play tally.
“Playing with the team has been a very humbling experience,” Jackson said of representing the Wildcats. “The girls are all very kind and the coaching staff is very connected
with the players. I was interested in joining the team last year because I wanted to take my game to the next level. I knew a few players from the team and they all encouraged me to follow my dreams.”
A Grade 11 student at LDSS, Jackson will likely play for the Wildcats again in 2017-18. She concentrated on crossfit instead of hockey in high school and played girls midget travel hockey in Windsor after playing for boys travel teams at the Select 7, atom, peewee and bantam levels in Southpoint Minor Hockey. Jackson tried out for the Wildcats for 2015-16, but had to settle for three games as an affiliate player.
“We definitely had a younger team this year,” she noted. “As far as those who are returning, we’ve advanced our skills. We should be a stronger team and surprise a lot of our opponents next season.”
Jeffery was the only one of the four local girls to play 2016-17 as her second full-time season with the Wildcats. The 1999-born defenseman played in each of 38 games both this year and last and for the campaign that just ended, scored two goals and added five assists for seven points, including a game winner and a shorthanded marker.
Jeffery has yet to decide on her university of choice starting in September of this year, but will likely take either health promotion or human kinetics courses. Like her cohorts, she began playing hockey on SMHA boys teams before switching to travel girls with the Windsor Wildcats at the midget AA level.
“It was always a great experience,” she said of the two years with the Southwest team. “We all got to know each other well and there was never a dull moment. There were no negative attitudes — we were all there for the same goal. We’d even help each other with homework on the bus. Those trips brought us all together. We were like our own little family.”
Jeffery also played high school hockey in L’Essor as well as with Fehr during her early years of minor hockey and alongside DiCiocco for one season. She played high school baseball earlier on, but later decided to focus more intently on hockey.
In addition to making an impact with the PWHL Wildcats, DiCiocco has also been one of the most offensively productive players with the Cardinal Carter Cougars for each of the past three years. With the Southwest group, she accumulated four goals and seven assists for 11 points in 38 games. A 2000-born forward in Grade 11, DiCiocco will likely return to the Wildcats lineup for 2017-18 like Jackson.
“It’s been a great experience. I’ve learned a lot of new things,” she said of joining the Southwest team. “It’s a league where you really have to work at it. It requires a lot of dedication and commitment from everyone.”
DiCiocco also started playing competitive hockey with travel boys teams in the Southpoint system. Starting with her second year of peewee, she too joined the Windsor Wildcats to play travel girls hockey, representing the same team as Jackson each season. A year younger than the other two local girls, she played alongside Fehr every other year and her atom minor year with Jeffery. Earlier in both high school and community minor sports, DiCiocco also played soccer and golf until deciding to focus her efforts primarily on hockey.
From left to right, Gioia DiCiocco, Shannon Fehr, Jessica Jeffery and Kiera Jackson pose for photos following their last 2016-17 regular season game with the Southwest Wildcats Sunday, Feb. 19. All four players are from the Leamington-Wheatley area. DiCiocco and Jackson will return to the Wildcats roster next season while Fehr and Jeffery will begin taking university courses. (Submitted photo)
Novice Red moves on to semi-finals
It was an early Saturday morning for Southpoint Novice Team Red as they headed to Tilbury on February 18 to take on the Kent Cobras.
The Southpoint team was flipped around as the regular defence pairings were moved to forward and regular forwards Matthew Mastromatteo, Eli Driedger, Gabriel Rino and Brody Brown were moved to defence. Learning new positions is always tough, but this team was able to make the transition almost flawlessly. Moving Henry Heaton, Mason Wiper, Rex Pearce and Tony Tannous up to forward was very welcome and they proved they could handle the move.
Halfway through the first period the Cobras opened the scoring, but just two minutes later Eli Driedger scored for Team Red with an assist from Henry Heaton. The second period was strong and Team Red scored three goals in one minute. Scoring was Mason Wiper with his very first local league goal! He was assisted by Charbel Tannous. Mason was one happy player when he got back to the bench. He finally got that goal he was working so hard all year for. Next was an unassisted goal by Tony Tannous and another unassisted goal by Brody Brown. The Cobras had their last goal in the second and couldn’t connect for any more.
The third period was a good battle, but at 6:44 Mario Perez scored his own first ever local league goal with his hard and determined net play and whacked in what the goalie thought he had covered; however, Mario saw his opening and slammed the puck in the net. Finishing up the scoring was Matthew Mastromatteo with a great rush that finished with the goal.
As always, Team Red was back-stopped by Owen Hunter who had another winning performance between the pipes. It was a great game and the coaches are very proud of Mario and Mason for their first goals and finally getting their first goal pucks from all their hard work. Their smiles never left their faces.
Great game by Team Red. They now wait for their opponent to be decided for their semi-finals game. Good luck to all Southpoint teams in the semi-finals.
Sunbrite Stars defeat LaSalle 5-1
The Southpoint Sunbrite Intermediate Stars tangled with their cross-county rivals, the LaSalle Sabre Cats, in EssexKent playoff action.
Kim Goyeau was an absolute offensive powerhouse as she was in on all five Stars goals, scoring four goals and an assist. Rayvenne Sarkis had a big game netting four assists. Abby “Dangles” Gualtieri scored the other Stars goal. Scoring the other assists were Lea Marshall (2), Sydney Dries, Kayla Collison and Mackenzie Mahon.
The Sunbrite Stars won this game by a final score of 5-1. Caitlin “The Wall” Preston was brilliant between the pipes for the Lady Stars as she made several amazing saves to hold the Sabre Cats to just a single goal.
Highbury Canco girls shut out Essex
This past weekend, Southpoint’s Highbury Canco Intermediate girls team took on Essex Orange in the second game of their playoff matchup. Southpoint struggled for the first few shifts but then started to pull things together and by the end of the first they had a 1-0 lead. Cassie Bluhm and Shelby Hunter assisted on a goal by Kelsey Almasi. Kelsey took control of the puck at the hash marks and shot it into the top corner of the net.
In the middle of the second period, Connie Wiebe sent the puck to the side of the net. Shelby sent the puck across the goalmouth to Cassie, who was in the perfect spot to tuck it into the net.
No scoring occurred in the third.
Erica Taylor played a phenomenal game, foiling an Essex breakaway and numerous shots to earn a well-deserved shutout.
With all but one of their round robin playoff games completed Highbury is sitting with a 5-11 record.
Select Peewees win Motown Cup tourney
The Southpoint Select Peewee team travelled to Woodhaven, Michigan, Sat. Feb. 18 to Mon. Feb. 20 to play in the Motown Cup Tournament.
On Saturday the Selects opened the tournament with a solid 5-2 win over the Bowling Green Selects. Goal scorers were Josh Tiessen, Evan Morais (2), Logan Jardim and Matt Enns.
On Sunday there was plenty of hockey action with two games scheduled.
In the first game, Southpoint played the Huron County Barn Burners and were defeated by a score of 4-1 with SP’s lone goal scored by Josh Tiessen.
Later that day SP handily defeated the Troy Midnight express by a score of 7-2 with goals by Corrigan Heinrichs, Massimo West, Evan Morais (2), Logan Jardim, Tyler Heinz Enns and Lucas Ingratta. The win secured a spot in the finals against the Huron County Barn Burners.
The final game saw some exciting hockey as the Selects jumped to a one-goal advantage with a goal scored by Evan Morais.
The second period saw plenty of action; however, neither team was able to put the puck between the pipes.
SP jumped to an early two-goal lead in the third period with a goal from Evan Morais but the Barn Burners quickly responded, cutting the lead to one goal.
SP countered with two goals from Matt Enns and Massimo West. Lucas Ingratta nailed an empty netter as the Southpoint Selects claimed the championship with a 5-3 final.
Excellent goaltending was provided all weekend by Mason Brum.
MVP honours went to Tyler Heinz. Accolades to the whole team on a great tournament and many unmentioned contributions through the many assists garnered by the players. Thanks to the mini manager Erik and the assistant mini manager Caleb! Congratulations players!
The Southpoint Select Peewees defeated the Huron County Barn Burners to win the championship at the Motown Cup Tournament Feb. 18-20 in Woodhaven, Michigan. Team members are, front row, left to right: Tyler Heinz (MVP), Luke Scratch, Mason Brum, Logan Jardim, Josh Tiessen, Evan Morias, Zack Dault. Back row: Abel Teichroeb, Corrigan Heinrichs, Travis DeGroote, Massimo West, Lucas Ingratta, Cian Tiessen, Matt Enns, assistant coach Gerry Ingratta, trainer Tom Heinz, and head coach Carlos Brum .
Childcan a hit with fans, players
By Bryan Jessop
An annual hockey tournament has once again crowned three championship teams, but a worthy regional cause once again emerged as the top winner.
“ A lot of people said it was a really good tournament — good teams, competitive teams and a great bunch of people at the arena.”
— Mark Epplett
The Childcan Hockey Tournament returned to Wheatley Area Arena for its 24th annual installment Friday, Feb. 17 to Sunday, Feb. 19 — its first ever as a three-day event. The fundraiser once again brought in 14 teams through three divisions, including five first-time entries. The teams paid a registration fee of $475 in support of the London, Ontario-based Childcan, which raises money to offer financial support of families with children who have been diagnosed with cancer. The amount raised was still being tabulated with expenses including ice rental from Chatham-Kent being considered after the tournament ended, but co-chair Mark Epplett noted that the tournament was once again a success.
“Overall, we’re really happy with it,” he said. “The whole thing ran smoothly from the first puck drop to the end of the last game on Sunday. A lot of people said it was a really good tournament — good teams, competitive teams and a great bunch of people at the arena.”
Epplett explained that the spectator turnout in the arena’s second-floor lobby was higher than expected, surpassing totals from past editions of the charitable tournament. New to the event was a Saturday raffle of gift certificates and cuts of meat from local businesses as part of the fundraiser. A 50/50 draw was also held in support of the cause while
Skate Wheatley members stepped forward to assist with food services for spectators in the lobby.
“Their help was much appreciated,” Epplett said of Skate Wheatley. “They did a great job volunteering.”
Each player with each team received a free raffle ticket and for the players of the three championship teams, prizes included donated Molson gear such as toques, t-shirts, coolies and baseball caps. Epplett noted that there has been more variety in the origin of teams and players in recent years. The tournament started mostly with participants from the Leamington-Wheatley area, but including this year, has included others from Kingsville, Chatham, Blenheim, Tilbury and Windsor.
“We’re hoping the new teams had fun and decide to make it a yearly event,” said Epplett, who co-organized the Childcan Tournament along with Tom Hyatt for the third consecutive year.
This year’s Men’s Rec division was the largest with six entries. Teams were split into two divisions of three for round robin matches on Friday and Saturday, with the two leaders going head to head in the final on Sunday. In the championship game, the Muffalo Shavers defeated Vern’s 6-2. Each of the five squads in the Men’s Open group played two preliminary games against random adversaries before the top two met in Sunday’s final. The title game was won 4-2 by Custom Cuts over Hunt Club.
The Women’s division included three teams where each played the other two one time each before the top two met in Sunday’s championship game. There, Win City prevailed over Blenheim in a 3-2 decision.
Rhine Danube bowling scores
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling leagues scores for February 13.
Games Over 200: John Paliwoda 212, Willy Fittler 200, Richard Dickau 248, Manfred Dickau 204-216, Aaron Dickau 200, Ernie Purr 233, Gary Garnham 210, Kevin Kosempel 224-224, Heinz Kosempel 203-214, Chris Kosempel 247, Mauro Paglione 236-208, Claudio Sabelli 210223, Dan Dalimonte 203, Jack Valade 238-209.
Series Over 550: Jamie Arquette 559, Manfred Dickau 579, Ernie Purr 566, Gary Garnham 588, Kevin Kosempel 610, Heinz Kosempel 612, Chris Kosempel 601, Mauro Paglione 617, Claudio Sabelli 613, Dan Dalimonte 559, Tys Schaafsma 566, Jack Valade 629.
High Handicap Games: Richard Dickau 303, Ernie Purr 287, Claudio Sabelli 282.
High Handicap Series: Lloyd Owens 793, Claudio Sabelli 790, Kevin Kosempel 760.
Standings: Fittler Farms 37, Del Fresco 36, S.W. Property 28, Rhine Danube 28, Weil’s Food 21, Dickau Construction 18.
Conference convenor Mark Tuck presents the December Defensive Player of the Month Award to the Flyers’ Mitchell Crevatin prior to a Thursday, Jan. 19 game against the visiting Strathroy Rockets. During the annual GOJHL Western Conference awards ceremony in St. Thomas Monday, Feb. 27, Crevatin was named to the first team all-stars. Currently tending to an injury, Crevatin hasn’t played since Friday, Feb. 3 against the St. Thomas Stars. The OHL Niagara Ice Dogs prospect collected three goals and 10 assists for 13 points in 35 games with the Flyers while accumulating 42 penalty minutes. (Sun file photo)
The Muffalo Shavers and Johnston Net and Twine kick off the annual Childcan Tournament at Wheatley Area Arena Friday, Feb. 17 in the Men’s Rec Division. The Muffalo Shavers won the game in a shootout after a 2-2 tie. They went on to meet Vern’s in the division final Sunday, where they won 6-5. (SUN Photo)
(Ron Giofu photos)
Golden Years golf report
On Feb. 23, forty-five Golden Years golfers delivered a respectable 74 aces. Congratulations to Carole Thibert, one of the league’s newest rookies, who can now boast an ace on hole #11 which is one of the most difficult on the course. The league also salutes John Murphy who carded 23 consecutive scores of 2, a streak broken only by a single ace. Leading the ace parade with 5 was Cathy Dewhurst, followed by Laurie Hylton, Eva Kah and Bill Mayville with 4. Notching 3 each were Murray Cascadden, Pete Daudlin, Jack Gisi, Murray Hartford, Tom Hyatt, Tony Hudvagner, Bob Martin, Andy Orsini, Rose Taylor, Gail Turk and Bill Ward. Dropping 2 apiece were Mary Binder, Mike Binder, Jo-Ann Ferguson, Ron Fick, Lloyd Honey and Marie Lasi. Chipping in with 1 each were Jim Allen, Kathy Bradley, Tom Dewhurst, Elaine Hatt, Bob Larsen, John Murphy, Colleen Pearse, Bill Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg, Gerrit Vriesen, Faith Reidy and Carole Thibert.
An impressive 16 over 9 holes went to Andy Orsini and Cathy Dewhurst. Recording 17 were Eva Kah, Tom Hyatt, Murray Cascadden, John Murphy, Bob McWilliam, Pete Daudlin, Bill Ward and Laurie Hylton. Managing 18 were
Mary Binder, Mike Binder (2), Murray Cascadden, Cathy Dewhurst, Bill Mayville, Murray Hartford, John Murphy (2), Bob McWilliam, Bill Ward, Laurie Hylton, Bill Taylor, Marie Lasi and Eileen McIntosh.
Cathy Dewhurst and Bill Ward each carded 35 for 18 holes. Mike Binder and John Murphy managed 36, and Andy Orsini, Murray Cascadden, Murray Hartford, Pete Daudlin and Eileen McIntosh each scored 37. Eva Kah, Tom Hyatt, Cathy Dewhurst, John Murphy, Bob McWilliam (2), Eileen McIntosh and Laurie Hylton each had a 38.
Continuing her strong play, Cathy Dewhurst carded 73 over 36 holes. John Murphy and Bill Ward each shot 74. Eileen McIntosh shot 75, Bob McWilliam 76, Andy Orsini, Murray Cascadden and Laurie Hylton 77, and Mike Binder and Pete Daudlin 78.
Team 9 (Marie Lasi, Murray Hartford, John Murphy) captured first place with 235. Hot on their heels with 237 and second place was Team 2 (Andy Orsini, Eva Kah, Phantom). Third and final spot was nailed down by Team Queens (Pete Daudlin, Perpetua Hildrop, Bill Ward) with 240.
Play continues every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
The Cardinal Carter Cougars junior boys basketball team poses for photos after capturing the WECSSAA 1A championship with a 51-31 win over the Lajeunesse Royals
Feb. 24. (Submitted photo)
Braeden Caetano of the Cougars leaps to complete a layup between Blenheim’s Tyler Warwick and Henry Roberts during the first half of the SWOSSAA 1A junior boys basketball championship game at Cardinal Carter Friday, Feb. 24. The Cougars stormed to a 70-26 victory. (SUN photo)
for the month of January
Lasers of the Month selected
Each month the Leamington Lasers Swim Team coaches award the Lasers of the Month for groups Orange, Blue and Green. Criteria that goes into selecting the recipients include practice attendance, overall improvement, attitude and leadership. Here are some facts about the swimmers selected as January Lasers of the Month:
Team Orange: Sophie Lakatos
Awarded By: Coach Mallorey Derksen.
Favourite Stroke/Event: Breaststroke.
Favourite Sport (other than swimming): Gymnastics.
Favourite Song: Faded, Alan Walker.
Last Movie You Saw: Moana.
Favourite Food: Chinese.
Favourite Class in School: Art.
Team Blue: Taya Hutchison
Awarded By: Coach Jennifer Dobson.
Favourite Stroke/Event: 200m backstroke.
Favourite Sport (other than swimming): Cross-country / track & field.
Favourite Song: Mercy, Shawn Mendes.
Last Movie You Saw: Sing.
Favourite Food: Zing Strawberries.
Favourite Class in School: French Science.
Team Green: Carter Matthews
Awarded By: Coach Ben Balkwill.
Favourite Stroke/Event: Breaststroke.
Favourite Sport (other than swimming): Hockey.
Favourite Song: Eye of the Tiger, Survivor.
Last Movie You Saw: Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Favourite Food: Cappelletti.
Favourite Class in School: Science.
Friday Retirees bowling scores
The following are the high bowling scores for the Friday Retirees Bowling League at Empire Lanes for Feb. 24.
Men Over 180: Gary Alderson 190, Karl Wachholz 182, Armand DeCaluwe 214, Ozzie Wolf 205-266-191, Heinz Kosempel 224-197, Tys Schaafsma 183-182-192, Jamie Arquette 221, Dave LaBonte 189.
High Handicap Games: Ozzie Wolf 303, Ron Newstead 267, Armand DeCaluwe 263, Patti Clifford 274, Mary Hornyak 263, Connie Popa 257.
High Handicap Series: Ozzie Wolf 773, Ron Newstead 726, Karl Wachholz 712, Patti Clifford 795, Connie Popa 734, Alta Vanvliet 716.
TOM GIGNAC
Erie North Shore Bantam Minor ‘A’ Wins Big Thaw!
Erie North Shore Bantam Minor “A” team travelled to Ann Arbour the weekend of Feb. 25 to play in the Big Thaw Tournament. After going undefeated through the preliminary rounds, the Storm won 1-0 in the championship game defeating a strong Novi Fire Cats team. Alternating goalies Jayce Paquette and Justin Brown earned a shutout each in their five games with Justin’s coming in the finals, winning him the MVP honours for the game as decided by the officials. Congratulations, Storm! Team members are, in front, Justin Brown (left) and Jayce Paquette (right) Back row, left to right: Ty Marontate, Keegan Cox, coach Derek Marontate, Michael Vida, Alex Jadischke, Noel Hodgson, Caleb Michaud, coach Chris Babkirk,
Lafleur, Jason Daraiche, Caleb Babkirk, Antonio Brown, Thomas Chauvin, coach Jean Chauvin. Absent from
The Southpoint Switzer-Carty Bantam Stars girls travelled to Chatham to play the Outlaws on Saturday night. The Stars scored a goal early as Chelsea Andary battled for a loose puck in front of the Outlaw goaltender. The assist went to Alyssa Lamb.
The Outlaws battled back and scored the tying goal a few shifts later.
Both teams had their chances but neither could find the back of the net. The game finished tied at 1-1.
Atom Stars face Essex
The Southpoint Bailey Machining Inc. Atom Stars welcomed the Essex Thunder to the Highbury rink on Sunday afternoon in Essex-Kent playoff action.
The Thunder scored 30 seconds after the puck dropped to start the game to take an early 1-0 lead. Both teams battled hard throughout this game; however, the contest remained 1-0 for Essex.
Bailey netminder Lillian St. Pierre was outstanding for the Stars as she held Essex to just one goal.
Kingsville Kings headed to semi-finals
The Kingsville Kings are headed to the Greater Metro Junior ‘A’ Hockey League South division semi-finals.
On Friday, Feb. 24, Jacob Mecir had a huge fourpoint night with a goal and three assists as the Kings blasted the Toronto Attack 14-3 to sweep the quarterfinal series.
Returning to the lineup, forward Andrew Baxter netted a pair. Brendan Borg also found the back of the net a couple of times.
Kingsville will now face the St. George Ravens who took care of the Toronto Predators in three straight.
Game One of the series with the Ravens started Tuesday night in St. George and then Kingsville plays host Thursday, Mar. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
The Kings are the defending South champions and during the regular season sported a 29-8-0-5 record, while the Ravens were a little better at 33-7-0-2.
St. George won the first regular season matchup between the two clubs, 7-5, while Kingsville prevailed in the second, 3-2. Both games were early in the season.
Lasers of the Month selected
were, from left to right, Taya Hutchison, Carter Matthews and Sophie Lakatos.
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The Ladies Division of the Sun Parlour Curling Club recently hosted the 21st Annual February Frolic Bonspiel
Church Directory
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Making new 1953 Meteor memories!
In 1957, Stan Walker of Barrie bought a 1953 Meteor Mainline 2-door sedan from his sister who had bought it new in London. Stan dressed up the engine bay and the interior, changed the wheel discs to ’56 Buick, and enjoyed his first car.
In 1961, Stan and Bonnie went on their honeymoon in the ’53 Meteor.
Next came the family, jobs, mortgages, etc., and the Meteor was sold. But Stan always wanted to find another one. In 1998, the hunt began and in the fall of 2007, he found another ’53 Meteor Mainline in Calgary and brought it home.
That winter the Meteor was completely disassembled in the garage of their house. The frame was sent off to be blasted and coated with a zinc and urethane coating system. The body was put on a rotisserie for a complete straightening and finishing. The engine was magafluxed and bored 40 thou over with new pistons, valves, etc., installed.
By the fall of 2008, the car was back home in the garage ready to be reassembled. The engine was put back into the car with Edelbrock finned aluminum heads and dual Edelbrock smooth flow intake with twin Stromberg 97’s. A conversion to a 12-volt electrical system complete with an alternator was also installed. A pair of centre dump headers were installed on the dual exhausts with glass packs to bring back the sound we all remember.
All stainless and chrome was changed to satin silver with satin clear coat. The wheels now have 1957 Dodge Lancer discs. The vents on the rear fenders were opened up and lights installed. The paint is PPG Vibrance Rattlesnake.
During the winter of 2010-11, some additional work included adjusting the lifters, lowering the front and rear a couple of inches, and replacing the rear window when they found a better one. “Our plans for 2011 included a six week tour of Disney World and Key West to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in the same make, model, and year as our honeymoon car in 1961.”
Since then, Stan has installed a five-speed transmission to reduce RPM’s at highway speeds “and of course to add to the excitement of driving. Nothing like shifting through the gears!”
The Meteor was built only in Canada and was introduced in the model year of 1949 to give Mercury-Lincoln dealers a car to sell in the low-price field. It was an instant success with its Mercury-like grille in ’49 and ’50 and powered of course by Ford’s legendary flathead V8 engine dating back to 1932, when Henry Ford made history by casting a V8 engine block in a single piece. He was told it couldn’t be done but he did it!
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.
with outside teams participating from Chatham, Roseland, Kingsville, Glanford and Beach Grove clubs. The second of two draws was won by the Kerrigan team from Roseland while the runner-up was Vicki Tardif’s team from Roseland. The Kerrigan team, pictured here, included vice Dawn Price, lead Alex Hooft, second Elizabeth Dixon and skip Sheila Kerrigan.
1953 Meteor owned by Stan and Bonnie Walker of Barrie.
ERIE APARTMENTS
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Amenities include:
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Thursday, March 9 at 10:00 am
For Tony & Florence Vsetula, McKay’s Corners, held at 11216 Pinehurst Line. From Hwy 401 take exit # 101 & go north on Kent Rd 15 approx. 2 km to McKay’s Corners, then west on Pinehurst Line to farm. No Reserv
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For Robert & Evelyn Farquharson, Tilbury, sale held at 4018 Pollard Line, east of Tilbury. From Hwy 401 take exit # 63 at Tilbury, take Queen’s Line (Hwy 2) west approx.
& the McKinlay Line.
row front end, open station;
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Great Plains Solid Stand 1510 No-till Centre Pivot hitch, bought new by Robert, planted 1754 acres; Kinze planter 8 row 30” corn, 15 row 15” bean, dry fert w/no-till Yetter coulters; Wagons
gas, positive ground; Planting
& hydr. auger: four 350 bu. gravity wagons w/newer, lg. single wheels, db. reach chassis (Horst & Market); Turnco gravity wagon w/hydraulic auger; smaller gravity wagon; Truck: 1970 Int. Loadstar dump truck, runs, hoist works, w/600 bu. grain box, sells as is; Water Wagon: approx. 1500 bu plastic water tank on chassis, sells w/pump, etc; Tillage: Triple OK 6 furrow auto reset plow; M.F. approx. 22’ spring fold wheel disc; Triple K approx. 28’ pull type cult; Tulen made approx. 30’ fold up packers; 22’ fold up land leveler; set of sprocket packers & carrier; Duals, Grain Cleaner, Choppers, etc: 20.8x38 T-rail duals; set of rear wheels for Case 400; 10’ scraper blade; DMC model 44 counter rotation dual screen portable grain cleaner; Bush Hog 4 row pull type chopper; small chopper; V-ditcher; fert. auger; old pull type IH plow; sprayer & auger for parts; etc; Shop Equipment, etc: Yamaha Moto-4 ATV; rototiller; 40’ extension ladder; wrenches; chains; parts & other shop equipment; A-frame for hoist; quantity of cedar rails & barn beams; etc; Grain Handling System: four approx. 6800 bu. bins – one has dryer system; two approx. 3000 bu. bins; leg bin filling system will also sell; Bayonet & Farm Primitives: 3 edge bayonet & sheath; 3 cast iron seats; hand corn planter; pump jack; old Johnson motor; hayfork; dinner bell; other items – one ?;
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500 bu. Wagons: two completely redone RJ 500 bu. gravity wagons, lg. single tires, excellent chassis, lights, view window; Chopper, etc: 6’ Gehl pull type flail chopper, rebuilt & repainted; water transfer pump; tire changer. These consignments will sell without reserve after the Farquharson items.
Terms: cash, debit, personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Lunch available. Proprietors: Robert & Evelyn Farquharson, 519-682-1944
Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561
Photos at: www.jackmorrisauctions.com
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Expropriations Act
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND
IN THE MATTER OF an application by The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington for approval to expropriate land being part of a Reserve, Registered Plan 858, being part of 971 Point Pelee Drive in the Municipality of Leamington (formerly the Township of Mersea), in the County of Essex for the purposes of the construction of a sanitary sewer pumping station as part of the construction of a new sanitary sewer from Bevel Line Road at Seacliff Drive East southerly to the entrance of Point Pelee National Park at Mersea Road E, all of which is part of the Pelee Drive/Bevel Line Road Sanitary Sewage Collection System project.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows:
Part of a Reserve, Registered Plan 858 in the Municipality of Leamington (formerly the Township of Mersea) in the County of Essex now designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 12R-26923.
Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing,
(a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty days after the publication of the notice;
(b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice.
The approving authority is
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All creditors and others having claims aginst the estate of Joseph Bryce Foster, late of Leamington, Ontario who died January 11, 2017 must be filed with the undersigned on or before the 17th day of March, 2017, after which date the estate of the deceased will be distributed, having regard only ot claims that have then been received.
Dated at Lemington, Ontario this 7th day of February, 2017
Raymond Gordon Foster Jr. and Margaret Edith Matthys, Estate Trustees with a Will, by C. Owen Spettigue Professional Corporation, Barristers and Solicitors, 57 Talbot Street East, P.O. Box 327, Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W3
2016 2017 FLYERS SPLIT LAST TWO
‘16-’17 GAMES
BY BRYAN JESSOP
Nowadays, outranking the St. Thomas Stars doesn’t always translate to outscoring them.
As of posting a 4-1 victory at Highbury Canco Arena in the Flyers’ final regular season home game, the Stars had won six of their last eight games while handing Leamington its fourth loss in its previous six. Cale Phibbs scored Leamington’s only goal at home since the 6:50 mark of the third period in a 4-0 Thursday, Feb. 9 game win versus Sarnia —also scored by Phibbs.
The Flyers’ home ice finale against St. Thomas began quietly for both sides through the opening half of the first period. The Stars had a few brief chances to grab rebounds in front of the Leamington net, but the Flyers were responsible for most of the scoring opportunities. With just under four minutes to go, Blake Bain raced behind the net to pick up a rebound that trickled wide of the goal and shovelled the puck on a short pass back over the goal line to Phibbs. Under pressure from St. Thomas defenders, Phibbs tapped the puck past a sprawling Cooper Seedott and into the right side of the goal for a 1-0 lead. Jaydon Fetter drew the second assist.
Leamington outshot its guests 16-11 after 20 minutes although neither team controlled the puck in the offensive zone for any extended period of time.
The second period offered several more scoring chances than the first, but unfortunately for the home team, St. Thomas was the only team to cash in. With a scramble to the left side of the Flyers’ net, Noah Hedrick effectively guarded that side of the goal, but couldn’t cross the crease in time to stop Dane Johnstone. The Stars’ forward took a cross-crease pass and buried it into the empty right half of the net to knot the score at 1-1.
Fifty-two seconds into the latter half of the period, a wrist shot from a few strides inside the Leamington blueline was deflected low into the right side of Hedrick’s net to give the Stars the lead. Alex Turko earned the goal to give his team the one-goal advantage going into the second frame. The Stars outshot the Flyers 17-8 in the middle stanza.
Leamington’s offense stepped up its game somewhat in the third, where they outshot their guests 139. St. Thomas did all the damage however with two more tallies by Johnstone, including an empty netter with 24.6 seconds showing on the game clock. Both teams were zero for one on the power play and split the 74 shots on net evenly at 37 apiece.
“We had a few defensive blunders around our own net and they capitalized,” Flyers’ head coach Tony Piroski explained. “We’re not playing a full 60 minutes. If we don’t start doing that, it’s going to be a short season.”
For Phibbs, scoring a goal in his final regular season home game of junior hockey came as little consolation for the loss to the Stars.
“It would have been nice to put a couple more in,”
said the Flyers’ points leader, who went on to finish the regular season with 17 goals and 23 assists. “We’ve got to have everyone playing a full 60 (minutes).”
Piroski and his fellow coaches made no plans to rest anyone for the final pre-playoff tilt against the Lambton Shores Predators Saturday, Feb. 25, which ended in a 8-3 win for the Flyers. Leamington goals were scored by Thomas Virban, Broden Meloche, Brett Vorshuk (2),
The February 23 game at Highbury Canco Arena was preceded by a ceremony honouring the Flyers’ four graduating-age players — Parlette, Phibbs, Scott Florence and Virban — the latter three of whom are former Junior C Wheatley Sharks. On the ice in front of the Leamingotn bench, each player was congratulated by his parents in the Flyers’ traditional ceremony for roster members in their final year of junior eligibility. Following Saturday’s game in Lambton Shores, Phibbs led the Flyers with 40 points while Florence was sixth with 30. Virban was second among defensemen with 16 points as Parlette — also a blueliner — was two points back with 14.
Rest of the West
On Thursday last week, the Chatham Maroons claimed a 7-5 win over the Sarnia Legionnaires while the London Nationals defeated the Predators 4-2. Friday games included a 5-2 victory against St. Thomas for the Strathroy Rockets as the Maroons won 8-2 over the St. Marys Lincolns. On Saturday, the Sarnia Legionnaires came up wiht a 5-2 win against the Rockets. The weekend and regular season ended Sunday with a 9-5 victory for London versus Chatham and a 5-5 draw between St. Thomas and St. Marys.
The Flyers’ quarterfinal series against the Sarnia Legionnaires will start Thursday, March 2 with a 7:10 p.m. start at Highbury Canco Arena.
“We’re two similar, evenly matched teams,” said Piroski of the Flyers and their first-round opponents. “This one’s got seven games written all over it.”
“If all 20 of us are doing our jobs, we should be okay,” added Phibbs. “We’ll have to shut them down with our defense. It’ll come down to hard work.”
QUARTERFINAL PLAYOFF GAMES: Thu., Mar. 2 at Leamington, 7:10 p.m. Sat., Mar. 4 at Sarnia, 7:10 p.m. Sun., Mar. 5 at Leamington, 7:10 p.m. Tue. Mar. 7 at Sarnia, 7:10 p.m.
*Thu. Mar. 9 at Leamington, 7:10 p.m.
*Sat., Mar. 11 at Sarnia, 7:10 p.m.
*Sun., Mar. 12 at Leamington, 7:10 p.m. * - if necessary
Nicolas Mainella, Zak Parlette, Zach Guilbeault and Phibbs.
Leamington Flyers captain Zach Guilbeault approaches the St. Thomas net as the Stars’ Tim Fallowfield and James Newland try to prevent a backhand shot during a Thursday, Feb. 23 game at Highbury Canco Arena. The Stars won 4-1. (Sun photo)
From left to right, Zak Parlette, Cale Phibbs, Scott Florence and Thomas Virban and their parents gather near the Leamington bench during the Flyers’ ceremony for graduating-age players. Phibbs, Florence and Virban are all former Wheatley Sharks. (Sun photo)
Broden Meloche of the Flyers sends the Stars’ James Newland reeling with a hit in the first period. (Sun photo)
