Under the contract Leamington has with the OPP, the Leamington Detachment is to remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To achieve that level of service the contract contained a cost to staff the station with 10 administrative clerks. This contract expires at the end of December, 2015.
About a year ago the OPP reorganized and some of the administrative clerks were reassigned as data entry clerks (paid by the Provincial OPP and not Leamington), resulting in a savings of about $25,000 per month to the municipality. Now, those reassigned positions are going to be centralized (elsewhere) and if Leamington still wants the station to be open 24/7 the municipality will have to increase its payments by $339,320 per year to replace the administrative clerks.
The alternative to that increase is to change operations at the police station to standard OPP hours: open to the public Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. After office hours, anybody needing to speak to an officer would use a phone at the door to summon an officer to the station to deal with the individual’s business. What currently happens after hours is that the civilian counter person summons a police officer.
Council members wanted more information about after hours utilization of the office by the public, the costs associated with various alternative scenarios, and public reaction to a possible reduction in hours before coming to a decision, and so the matter was deferred.
Folk Festival coming to Kingsville
By Bryan Jessop
Folk music fans in Essex County will have another reason to look forward to summer this year.
The first-ever Kingsville Folk Music Festival will make its way to the community’s Lakeside Park Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 10 and will feature several live acts from across Canada and the United States. Friday night will feature a lineup of six acts on the main stage, followed by about 24 acts each day Saturday and Sunday. Daytime performers will take to four secondary stages with half a dozen main stage acts performing during the evenings of the 9th and the 10th.
Workshops will also be present throughout the three-day event, as will an Artisans’ Ally and food vendors. Licensed wine and beer areas will also be on site.
The festival is being organized by Rebel Cowboy Music Store (5 Main St. East, Kingsville) owners and accomplished musicians John and Michele Law, along with publicist Michelle Fortier. Originally, the Laws’ plan was to simply expand on the live music series they had organized at the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion in order to support a program offering music lessons to the children of local underprivileged families.
Upon opening a new music store in Kingsville, the duo discovered that Windsor-Essex County does not offer support programs for youths to get involved with the arts de-
spite the fact that such services are available in neighbouring Chatham-Kent. The Laws discussed the idea with Winnipeg-based friend and renowned festival coordinator Mitch Pololak who paid them a visit to look at locations in Wheatley, Leamington, Chatham and Kingsville.
It was decided that Lakeside Park would be the ideal setting for a full-fledged festival.
“We just fell in love with it,” said Michele of the Kingsville venue.
The Laws pitched the idea to Kingsville municipal council, which expressed sentiments of complete sup-
port for the event.
The festival will be a first of its kind for the Windsor to London corridor and will be an all-ages, familyfriendly weekend including children’s entertainer Fred Penner. Thus far, booked musicians include David Francey, Penner,
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Michele and John Law, along with their dog Weezy, at their store, Rebel Cowboy Music in Kingsville. The Laws are in the midst of organizing the first annual Kingsville Folk Festival, to take place August 8 to 10 at Lakeside Park. The event will feature live musical performances from a wide variety of acts. (SUN Photo)
Folk Festival coming to Kingsville Spring tree: order deadline extended
Because of the lingering snow and cold weather, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has extended its spring tree planting order deadline. Landowners who wish to order trees for this spring are able to do so until March 28, 2014. Participants must own an acre of land and the minimum purchase of 100 seedlings or 15 large stock trees is required.
For more information about ERCA’s tree planting program, visit http://erca.org/programs-services/treeplanting-stewardship or contact ERCA at 519-776-5209 ext. 377.
Since 1973, ERCA has served as a community-based organization dedicated to protecting, restoring and managing the natural resources of the Essex Region.
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J.P. Cormier, Valdy, Jane Siberry, Tannis Slimmon, Trent Severn, Jaron Freeman-Fox and the Opposite of Everything, Ken Whiteley, Washboard Hank, Magoo, Ashley Condon, Annie and Rod Capps, Jason Dennie, Joe Charron, Rachelle Van Zanten, Dale Butler, Allison Brown, Green Sky Project, Ben Hassenger, Kendra Ray, Manitoba Hal, Same Latitude As Rome, Mati Haskell and JK Gulley.
More acts will be added to the list as the event’s organization progresses. Backgrounds/links on each confirmed act can be accessed by visiting the website www.kingsvillefolkfest.org, where advance tickets for either the entire weekend or one specific day can be ordered. Tickets can also be purchased at Rebel Cowboy.
“People will be able to get to know them,” said Michele. “These will be intimate performances that will be a lot of fun. We’ve been hearing great, all-around support from Kingsville, Leamington and across the county. There’s a lot of excitement from across the border too, coming from as far as Texas and Florida.”
Daytime performances will include a spontaneous jamming atmosphere, possibly with a finale sing-along by the Laws.
The organizers are currently seeking out business and corporate sponsors and advertisers, who can contact Rebel
Cowboy at 519-997-7777 if interested. The Laws have been making plans and arrangements for the festival since September of 2012 and are piecing the event together with a tried, tested and true strategy.
“We’re following a 30-year old footprint that has been used across Canada,” Michele noted. “We’re not reinventing the wheel.”
The festival, like the Wheatley concert series that preceded it, will direct funds toward making it possible for financially-challenged youths to get involved with music through either lessons, mentoring or workshops. Individuals interested in volunteering to assist with the festival can visit the website and click the yellow icon on the right side of the page.
The Laws plan to make the Kingsville Folk Festival an annual event. Aware of the challenges that come along with promoting and offering a non-mainstream genre of music to the community, the event’s creators are ambitious to reel in a new following of fans.
“Part of the challenge is that this is not a popular type of music in this area,” said Michele. “Here, it’s more about rock n’ roll. I guarantee that if you think you don’t like folk music, you’ll change your mind — there’ll be something for everyone.”
The Laws hope to bring in a combined crowd of 4,000 fans throughout the weekend.
Friday-only tickets can be purchased at $35 each, while Saturday- or Sunday-only tickets are selling at $55 apiece. Early bird weekend passes, available until March 31, are available at $75 plus tax and fees for adults and $70 plus tax and fees for seniors and students. After March 31, weekend passes will be sold at $90 each plus tax and fees. Admission is free for spectators under 16 who are accompanied by an adult.
Gates will open at 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Funding for the festival is in part being supported by the 2014 Concert Series, being hosted by the Lakeside Park Pavilion — also organized by the Laws. The first performer of the series will be James Keelaghan of Perth, Ont. on Saturday, March 22. Tickets are available at Rebel Cowboy Music, Merlis’ Coffehouse and Eatery (4 Main St. West, Kingsville), Fletcher’s Cleaners (245 Erie St. South, Leamington) and Local Fare (11 Talbot St. East, Wheatley).
Following Concert Series acts will include Ariana Gillis Oct. 3 and Katherine Wheatley/Wendall Ferguson Nov. 7. Single tickets are $25 per concert or $60 for all three shows. Each performance begins at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Rebel Cowboy Music at 519-997-7777.
Leamington not a willing host for gas or wind developments
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has said (in her speech from the throne) that only willing hosts would be considered for gas or wind plants for generating electricity, and this has resulted in a number of municipalities enacting resolutions that they are not willing hosts. Administration has forwarded a report to Leamington Council proposing a resolution if Council wishes to join them.
The resolution reads: “WHEREAS the Premier of Ontario has recently conveyed the Government’s desire to limit Industrial Wind Turbine (IWT) Projects to communities that are willing hosts; AND WHEREAS Council for the Municipality of Leamington has received a clear message from its residents that they are not willing to host IWTs in the Municipality of Leamington; AND WHEREAS Council for the Municipality of Leamington has taken a consistent position on the issue of IWTs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Municipality of Leamington applauds the position taken by the Premier and the Government; AND THAT based on the consistent position of Council for the Municipality of Leamington and the input received from the community regarding IWTs, the Province of Ontario and specifically the Ministry of Environment be now advised that the Municipality of Leamington is not a “willing host” for IWTs; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to Premier Kathleen Wynne, as well as to the Minister of Environment, Minister of Energy, Minister of Rural Affairs and to all Ontario municipalities for their support and endorsement.”
The basis for the municipal concern is the decision by the Province to completely remove municipal authority to regulate these installations through the Planning Act. “Now, renewable energy facilities are subject only to the Green Energy and Green Economy Act. The GEGEA was enacted to streamline the approvals for defined renewable energy facilities by consolidating the processes associated with the Environmental Assessment Act and Planning Act into a single Renewable Energy Approval (REA) issued under the Environmental Protection Act at the provincial level.”
The deciding issue that generated consensus among Council members at the their meeting on Monday night, Mar. 17, was that for the time being, Leamington needs a moratorium and that should include repeating opposition to IWT development in Pigeon Bay.
Councillor Larry Verbeke maintained his opposition based on the restriction this imposes on individual farm owners who could make added income by allowing an IWT on their land.
Pre-approval of CIP grant requested
The owner of Chances Bingo facility at 14 Mill Street East has approached the municipality for a grant under the CIP Renovation Grant Program. The provision for this type of work is a one-time grant of 25% of the costs to a maximum of $15,000 per property.
To avoid untoward delay in completing the work, the planning department has requested approval of the grant as a first charge against the 2014 budget. This was approved by council.
Changes recommended for animal welfare
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
A Kingsville resident, Mary Ann Malott, has requested that Leamington change the laws the animal control officer enforces.
In a letter (originally to Kingsville Council), she requests a ban on tethering or chaining an animal for more than 12 hours a day, a ban on driving with a dog loose in the back of an open pickup truck, and on leaving an animal in a vehicle when the temperature is too hot or too cold. She was joined in her presentation by many supporters.
Since it is a joint animal control effort between both Leamington and Kingsville, there is a need for support from both municipalities to empower the animal control officer to enforce its provisions throughout his
jurisdiction, so Leamington passing a by-law is only part of the solution. The by-law would apply to residents of Leamington.
Leamington received the opinion of its solicitor that the desire of the delegation was adequately covered by Provincial law (and in an Ontario regulation).
It was his opinion that the problem rests with the reluctance of the Province to prosecute; for the municipality to prosecute charges
brought to the attention of the legal system under its own by-law, the cost of prosecution exceeds the fine collected.
There was reluctance on the part of Council to take any action, but at the Mayor’s urging a motion was made directing administration to come back with further information about animal welfare and relevant issues so that a public meeting can be held before any legal action is taken.
Thank you, thank you, thank you
No one will be happier to see this winter weather exit and spring showers begin than us here at The Southpoint Sun.
We thank our carriers for their dedication and determination to get their routes delivered. It’s been very trying. It seems like the majority of extreme cold weather warnings (sometimes minus 20C and below) usually happened on a Wednesday morning. If there was going to be a significant snowfall, you guessed it, it was usually on a Wednesday. Delivery of papers to the carriers was delayed about seven out of 10 weeks since January.
With cold temperatures and deep snow to pull their carts, wagons or walk through, some carriers convinced their parents to drive them so they could throw out their papers and get them delivered. It’s not the ideal situation, but we admire their dedication. Let’s face it, these kids and adults are not getting rich delivering the newspaper one day a week. Kudos to our carriers for seeing their part time job through to the end. By the way, we only lost two of our 24 carriers this winter. One quit because of the weather and the other for health related issues.
“Amazing
Grace, how sweet the sound…”
A St. Paddy’s birthday party at the Wheatley Legion had everyone for a short time standing or sitting quietly listening to the pipe band perform a couple of the traditional favourites. You can’t help welling up while listening to ‘Amazing Grace’ but being surrounded by very close friends with a history just topped it off!
And to you, our readers, thank you for your patience and understanding. We know you look forward to receiving your Southpoint Sun and the Star Review flyers every week. We know that you would prefer to have your papers as soon as possible, but we will not put our carriers at risk. If it was your child delivering the papers, we’re sure you would appreciate this stance as well.
Our carriers know that they are expected to deliver their papers to the mailbox, or if there is no mailbox, as close to the door as possible. With snow covered and icy sidewalks, this was not always possible in these extreme conditions. We apologize if your paper ended up in the snow. We apologize if your paper was wet.
We take great pride in our newspaper and likewise, our carriers take pride in their work. If you happen to see your carrier when they are delivering your paper, please, let them know you appreciate the great job they do.
Many of us feel intimidated entering a room full of unfamiliar faces. That afternoon/evening was the opposite. It was hard to find anyone without a familiar face. We were celebrating life, and especially that of two very good friends who are turning fifty this month. Memories of disco balls, basement parties, skate boarding, playing in the cow pasture, baseball, hockey, jamming, were reminisced throughout the room.
The first fifty years were wonderful and the hope for many more years to come is as bright and hopeful as the increased evening light and the sounds of the birds returning for another sun-filled summer.
I can’t wait. The winter storm last Wednesday put me over the edge but didn’t keep me home from a hair appointment. I had to chuckle as I headed out around eleven in the morning towards the 5th Concession. The only other person I passed on the road was a friend returning from her hair appointment. It was a bit ridiculous when I think of it, but around the fifty-year mark our natural highlights are not so cute anymore!
Small town hospitality stood out here as well. I was at the hair appointment for a couple of hours and while there enjoyed a lovely pot of steeped tea, great conversation and later a ride home with my hairdresser’s husband after I got stuck in their driveway. We could barely see the sides of the road on the way home, but my hair looked good and I had another story to tell the grandkids some day. Where were you when the storm of 2014 hit?
Memories and stories are always better when you can share them with others. If you have managed to look less than the years of accumulated stories than you are doing well for yourself. But maybe living on the edge will give you better tales to tell.
I think I will take a walk outside to check and see if the little snowdrops have poked up through the snow. They are beautiful and hardy, and no matter how long and hard the winter’s been they are something that you can count on, like good friends, great memories and getting older. We are all getting older “than when we’ve first begun.”
“I was lucky to capture some close ups of this beautiful falcon called an American Kestrel - North America’s smallest falcon. You just don’t get close to these birds!” - by Randy Holland, www.randysnaturephotography.com
MARK RIBBLE
Rib’s Ramblings
Lack of respect in hockey
Last week’s news story involving a player from Southpoint Minor Hockey quitting his midget house league team due to alleged bullying really comes as no surprise, considering the lack of respect amongst hockey players in general these days.
I’ve watched the game I love ‘evolve’ into what it is today, as generations of players pass through those dressing room doors, each with less respect for teammates, coaches and opponents than the generation before them.
Bullying is certainly the hot topic, or the buzzword of the day, if you will.
Some old school hockey fans will say its not bullying but just boys being boys.
Others will jump on that bullying bandwagon like there’s no tomorrow.
Here’s my two cents worth.
Back in the day, when hockey was hockey, we pulled a lot of stunts on each other, most of them completely harmless fun, but those same stunts today might likely be considered bullying.
Stuff like hiding someone’s equipment or putting itching powder in their jock would have been the extent of anything we did that might, today, be deemed as bullying.
What I’m hearing on the street is that today’s players are taking things to the extreme, like urinating on other player’s equipment.
I heard this a couple of years ago when a relative of mine was an apparent victim of the urination routine.
This doesn’t stem from bullying or anything to do with hockey, but it is affecting our game.
It’s a plain and simple lack of respect.
The same lack of respect that has rendered Canada’s game a violent sport where kids feel the need to wear titanium equipment to try to minimize the damage to their bodies, while at the same time, trying to inflict pain on their opponents.
It goes way back.
Back in the 1970s, a group of know-it-alls got together and decided that hockey players needed more protection than what was offered at the time.
So, in their infinite wisdom, they mandated that all play-
ers must wear a facemask and that bodychecking would be removed from games involving kids under Peewee age.
Those two decisions, in my opinion, began the decent into what we have today.
Just watch a bantam or midget hockey game and count how many illegal checks go un-penalized, mainly because the kids refereeing the games just don’t know a legal check from an illegal one.
It has become an accepted practice to barrel into someone at full speed, arms in the air and plant them on their behind, all to the cheering and roaring of your teammates and coaches.
I’ve ranted on this before. If the kids were to learn body checking properly when they are five or six, there would be no desire to put someone into the first row of seats every time they touch the puck.
And don’t even get me started on the over-protective equipment. We might as well have them in suits of armour out there. But there would still be parents who wonder why little Johnny has a concussion after running into big Johnny’s titanium elbow pad.
It all comes down to respect. Teach the kids at a young age to respect their opponent instead of putting them through the boards. Allow them to shake hands after the game like sportsmen (and women) are supposed to do.
This all goes to the same thing that brought on this bullying issue with Southpoint Minor Hockey last week.
I was a part of the committee that came up with Southpoint’s original ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy so many years ago. Its main thrust was to deal with unruly parents, who, for lack of a better word, couldn’t control themselves at the arena. It
never really dealt with bullying specifically because it wasn’t a hot topic back then.
But the parameters are certainly there, or at least they were.
The association needs to deal with this issue swiftly and decisively or you can bet they will be dealing with similar issues for the rest of time.
As for the OMHA, they need to reduce the number of money grabbing clinics they put on and turn their attention to educating the coaches and parents with glimpses of how the game should be played, on and off the ice.
I’ve always said that kids take so many life lessons away from their sporting experiences, but I can almost guarantee that the ones who are allegedly peeing in teammates hockey bags have likely learned this behavior at home and brought it to the arena.
That in itself is just unacceptable. Not bullying, not hazing, just downright nasty, unacceptable behavior that can’t be tolerated in or around Canada’s game.
HERITAGE CELEBRATION
Transortation Safety Board list several issues with Jiimaan grounding in 2012
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) identified issues with the coordination of safety-critical activities in the port, the company’s safety management system and passenger emergency preparedness, and with Transport Canada’s (TC) oversight of recent regulatory amendments related to passenger safety in a report released last week.
On October 11, 2012, the Jiimaan was travelling from Pelee Island to Kingsville with 18 passengers and 16 crew aboard. The crew planned to sail parallel to and east of the charted channel leading to Kingsville Harbour to avoid an obstruction in the channel marked by a buoy. They had intended to sail very close to the buoy, alter to port and then make a sharp turn to starboard to dock the vessel; however, winds pushed the vessel to starboard, further from the buoy, and the vessel ran aground 130 metres from the Kingsville Harbour entrance. The Canadian Coast Guard was dispatched to assist the Jiimaan, but an evacuation could not be safely carried out due to weather. The following day, the Jiimaan was refloated and escorted to Leamington, where the passengers were disembarked. There were no injuries, no pollution and no damage to the vessel.
The investigation found that the company’s safety management system (SMS) did not include a risk assessment process. As such, the risks associated with deviating from the charted channel to avoid the obstruction were not adequately identified and mitigated. It also found that there was a lack of coordination between the organizations involved in safety-related port activities, specifically with regards to communicating information about the buoy’s position and the extent of the channel obstruction due to silting with those responsible for maintaining charts and aids to navigation.
In addition, investigators identified deficiencies with passenger emergency preparedness in this occurrence. TC enacted new regulations in 2010 requiring vessels to have procedures
in place to account for all passengers during an emergency and to conduct realistic emergency drills. The Jiimaan’s emergency procedures did not have the measures required by the new regulations.
The investigation also found that TC inspectors are not required to assess the passenger emergency preparedness procedures, nor are there any guidelines published to help the industry and inspectors interpret and comply with the new regulations. Because of this, the Board is concerned that the potential safety benefits of the new regulations may be negated.
Since the occurrence, the TSB issued a safety advisory letter to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans regarding the accuracy of the chart for the Port of Kingsville. It also issued a safety advisory letter to the Jiimaan’s operator concerning the implementation of passenger safety procedures and drills aboard its vessels. The vessel’s operator has since implemented improved passenger emergency procedures, new water level monitoring procedures and improved navigation procedures.
Free Skate being held as fundraiser for Aubri’s Angels
Aimee Omstead has organized a fundraiser to benefit 7-year-old Aubri Andre, who is battling Acute Lymphoblastic Luekemia with a rare Chromosomal Transmutation. The fundraiser is a fun event, a Free Skate, in which the community can attend and show support for Aubri and her family.
Aimee made a beautiful and impassioned presentation to Municipal Council on Monday night, Mar. 17, asking not only for their participation but also some help with the cost of ice rental. A measure
of Aimee’s effectiveness is reflected in the fact that Council wanted to give the cause a grant equal to the $475 cost of renting the ice and the meeting room for the two hours the fundraiser
will use the ice. However, Councillor Larry Verbeke and Councillor John Jacobs volunteered to pay $250 each to cover the cost.
Eventually it was decided to support the event com-
pletely and take the money from the sundry account. Plan on attending March 28. The event will be open to the public with donations taken at the door.
The Jiimaan getting a tug in October 2012. (File Photo)
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Romance is on your mind, Aries. That's because you met a wonderful person and are interested in seeing where this relationship may go.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
You feel artistically inspired this week, Taurus. Use this inspiration to pursue an array of projects, whether you want to dabble in photography or make home improvements.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Seeing a happy couple together inspires thoughts of a romantic nature, Gemini. Consider taking a budding relationship to a new level.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, you aspire to learn a new skill or take on a new project this week. Forge ahead with this idea, which allows you to meet new people and learn some interesting things.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Love, romance and marriage are on your mind, Leo. Work on strengthening an existing relationship or heighten your efforts to find a special someone.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, you may have an unexpected visitor to contend with this week. This could mean a complete overhaul of your schedule and living space. It's time to get to work.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Your mindset is intense this week, Libra. Others will find it very difficult to change your opinion on certain things, but that does not mean you should not listen to their ideas.
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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, be prepared for a busy week that gives your bank account a boost. Expect to begin a new work assignment that requires a lot of creative energy.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, you're interested in promoting personal health this week. Your research may extend into holistic treatments as well as more traditional alternatives.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Vist some bookstores this week, Capricorn. This will indulge your need to absorb information this week. Don't overlook the value of the library on your quest.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, an encounter with someone new piques your intellectual curiosity. Take some time to gather some information, and give yourself time to digest this information.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Thoughts of a career change are more prominent this week, Pisces. It may be a good time to finally act on those ideas.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
MARCH 16
Lauren Graham, Actress (47)
MARCH 17
Rob Lowe, Actor (50)
MARCH 18
Adam Levine, Singer (35)
MARCH 19
Glenn Close, Actress (67)
MARCH 20
Spike Lee, Director (57)
MARCH 21
Gary Oldman, Actor (56)
MARCH 22
James Patterson, Author (67)
Deer control in the garden
Have a question? Send it to inthebackyard74@yahoo.ca
Thank you for the many questions and e-mails sent in this winter. The most common one this year was: how do I keep deer from eating my plants and shrubs?
In the back yard...
Where possible, the most effective method of keeping the deer out is to fence in your garden beds with heavy-gauge, clear fishing line. Put up about three rows of line, with the top row about 4-5 feet above the ground. Deer cannot see this clear line and are confused and spooked by being touched.
Deer become very comfortable with the same smells and surroundings. If you have a large yard and larger trees planted around, you can wrap the perimeter with fine black netting which the deer also cannot see. This netting can be purchased in most hardware stores in 8-foot widths.
Examine what the deer are eating and where the plant damage is located. If all else fails, you might have to relocate some plantings closer to your house where there is more human activity.
Deer do not like heavily scented plants such as lavender and mint, plants with spines like holly, or with fuzzy leaves like lamb’s ear. Consider planting borders using this type of plant to keep them from entering an area you are trying to protect.
Another solution may be installing motion-activated sound emitters, or in milder temperatures try activated sprinklers.
There are several sprays available with a percentage of pepper, but rain and snow will quickly wash the spray away.
If damage continues, the next best thing to do is let your dog frequent the garden area regularly, making his scent noticeable. One thing is for sure, if the deer are hungry enough they will browse or eat any plant or shrub, even if it is not in their diet.
As spring slowly approaches, send in your questions and I will do my best to help you out.
After hours fee
One of the features added to the new Municipal Building is a wall of plants. It has proven a popular backdrop for photographers, so popular that the municipality is now receiving requests from the public who want to use the facility outside of regular office hours.
A report to Council recommends that a charge be instituted: $200 for 2 hours. The explanation says: “Currently, the municipality has contract employees that perform civil marriage ceremonies after hours and on week-ends. For non-wedding events, those contract employees would be used to open the facility, remain during the photo session and ensure the building is secure when the session is complete. Of the $200 rental fee, $75 would be paid to the contract employees overseeing the session. Municipal administration would be responsible for all bookings and arrangements for contract employees. There is presently a $325 fee for civil ceremonies which occur outside of regular office hours. Therefore, it is recommended the venue rental fee not be applied to civil ceremonies performed at the municipal building.”
The fee applies only to using the building after normal business hours (during business hours it is free) because somebody has to be paid to open then secure the building, and to cover any additional cleaning costs that may arise. The recommendation was passed.
BILL PLUMB
BANK NOTES
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LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Theatre of the Beat returns to The Bank Theatre in a new original one-act play entitled This Prison or: He Came Through the Floor. This play explores the delusions of an eccentric prisoner and his surprise encounter with a good Samaritan -- a thought-provoking comedy filled with slapstick madness and teatime philosophy.
"As hilarious as it is intellectually astute.” - NOW Magazine (Toronto) “Part philosophical contemplation and part physical comedy, this is a thoroughly enjoyable play.” CBC (Manitoba) "Wideman and Wert have incredible chemistry... The two belong on stage." Charlebois Post (Toronto) "Tight and energetic" - Winnipeg Free Press
Saturday March 22 at 7:30 pm & Sunday March 23 at 3:00 pm.
General $15 / Students $10
Advance tickets in Leamington at MSCU (243 Erie Street S.), Guardian Drugs (20 Talbot Street E.) and in Wheatley at The Party & Discount Store. This event has been generously sponsored by Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, with performances generously sponsored by Brown & Tiessen Construction, Erie Sand & Gravel Ltd., Sawatzky Balzer Barristers & Solicitors and Windsor Laser Cutting Inc.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
“OH, BROTHER!” – A ONE-ACT COMEDY BY JOSEPH ROBINETTE COME SEE THE WINNING ENTRY AT THE WINDSOR/ESSEX COUNTY SEARS DRAMA FESTIVAL!
Congratulations to the LDSS Players who won an Outstanding Production Award and the Award of Excellence for Ensemble Work. Congratulations also to Nick Tiessen who won the Acting Award of Excellence. An awesome achievement for the LDSS Players and Joel Lewsaw.
Synopsis: A young girl (Aggie) sits in a hospital waiting for her baby brother to be born. There she runs into a wide variety of characters including the actor Jaques, who is best known for his Shakespearean soliloquy that opens with “All the world’s a stage…”.
The LDSS Players, directed by Joel Lewsaw, will be performing at TBT for one night only on Friday, March 28th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 and available at Counter Effects (2 Iroquois Road). A portion of the proceeds will help fund the LDSS Players’ expenses for the upcoming Provincial competition in Hamilton in April.
TBT’S OFF SITE MUSIC SERIES
Saturday, April 5th. Performance time 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
“Leamington’s Own” featuring Jody Raffoul & Special Guest Wes Buckley
Come enjoy Jody Raffoul, a Leamington native, who, as a working class pop-rock singer/songwriter, performs over 200 shows a year. His sensitive, in-tune songwriting ability has garnered attention from his contemporaries and the music industry. The Bank Theatre’s Off Site Series is thrilled to host Jody and special guest Wes Buckley at what promises to be a “must be there” concert! Tickets $12 available in Leamington at Guardian Drugs and The Lesson Lounge Music Store, in Wheatley at The Party & Discount Store and in Kingsville at Rebel Cowboy Music.
COMING TO THE BANK THEATRE
The Sociable Plover - Nothing and nobody will stop Roy Tunt from searching for the Sociable Plover. Not the weather and not the mysterious stranger who joins him in the bird hide. A quirky two-person show with humour, tenderness and charm. May 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2014. The Last Five Years - An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. May 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 & June 1, 2014.
1974 – Leamington’s Centennial, a year-long celebration of local heritage and history
It was a year-long celebration of history, heritage and culture which took over two years of planning to achieve. The year was 1974 and it was Leamington’s Centennial.
From January through December, the citizens of both Leamington and the former Mersea Township had many events to attend, loads of memories to share and lots of fun.
C. SCOTT HOLLAND
A look at Leamington’s past...
The year kicked off at midnight on Dec. 31, 1973 as about 200 people braved cold weather and near blizzard conditions to watch as Mayor Ralph Nichol lit the Centennial torch in front of Leamington’s town hall.
On Jan. 4 registration took place for a beard-growing contest and 137 men joined the contest and paid the $1 entry fee.
The first of many festivities was a Centennial dance held on Jan. 12 at the Rhine Danube Club. Music was provided by Tony Schiefer and the event was used as project fundraiser.
Bronze baby shoes were presented to two mothers, Mrs. Murray Hoe who gave birth to the first child in the Centennial year for Leamington and Mrs. Frank Mastromatteo from Mersea Township.
One the first significant items commemorating the Centennial was made by the Italian community and Roma Club as they donated a fountain to the front of the proposed new library. It was designed by University of Windsor professor J. N. DeLauro.
By early February pre-orders were taken for a history book on Leamington called “Leamington: 1874-1974”. Only 2,000 would be printed and when the first 1,500 sold out, 500 more were printed. Total cost for the publication ran near $17,000 of which the Leamington Chamber of Commerce contributed $6,000.
In March the Centennial headquarters was set up at 11 Queens – the Art Gallery
In mid-April, Mark Neufeld won a contest for the Best Centennial Song, then at the start of May the Leamington Horticultural Society planted a red oak Centennial tree in front of the town hall. Some tours were planned and towards
the end of the month it was announced there would be 118 Centennial events during the actual big week of celebrations, the first week of July. The Centennial’s biggest events would occur then.
MARCH 19, 21, 22 at 7:00 p.m.Is the Bible true? Can the Bible be trusted? Special lecture series, Archaeology and the Bible", presented by Middle East expert Sayed Zak. All sessions at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 220 Erie St. N., Leamington. All are welcome to attend this FREE illustrated series. More info 519322-1644.
MARCH 20 & 24 - The WindsorEssex County Health Unit is looking for adult smokers in Leamington to participate in a study workshop providing costfree nicotine patches and information to help them quit smoking. The workshops will be held Mar. 18, 20, 24. For information and to see if you qualify, call 519258-2146 ext. 3100. Confidentiality assured. Workshop locations are in Leamington, Essex, and Windsor.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20 - The Pelee Past Questers meet at 7:30 p.m., Windsor Family Credit Union, 318 Erie St. S., Leamington. Program: Collection Spoons by Laurie Groeneweg, and Paul Bunnett-Jones on Leamington Mersea Historical Society. Dropsins encouraged. For info call Jackie 519-326-1361. Questers is an an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration of artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 - Free Pro-Life Youth Conference for youth age 13 to 25, 8:30 a.m.-
3:00 p.m. at St. John's Parish Hall, 1782 Oriole Dr., Woodslee (West Belle River Rd.). Speaker: Jonathon Van Maren, Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform. Sponsored by Leamington Area Right to Life 519-325-0929.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22Homegrown Music Series, 6:00 p.m. at Wheatley Legion. Homegrown IX is a monthly music series that showcases local talented musicians.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22Leamington Library: Meet Sam, St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog, 11:00 a.m. Kids can meet and greet Sam, read to him or listen to stories by Greg Nolan. Open to children, teens and adults. Register online or at the library.
SUNDAY, MARCH 23 - Essex County Orchid Society meets at 1:30 p.m., St. Stephen's Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., Windsor. Speaker: Ted Kloske, professional photographer at Henry's Photography, will share tips on taking great pictures. New members and guests welcome. Check out www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com.
MONDAY, MARCH 24 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., for those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge. All welcome.
TUESDAY, MARCH 25Leamington Library: Adult Book
Club, 10:30 a.m. Join in a lively discussion of "Deafening: a novel" by Francis Itani. Register online or at the library.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29Leamington Library: Dog Safety Program, 11:00 a.m. Copper the dog will talk to kids about dog safety and listen to stories read by Erin McCourt. Register online or at the library.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 - Sliced Cooking Competition, 1:00 -3:30 p.m., Fogolar Furlan Club, Windsor. Hosted by AM 800's Kathie McMann. Three teams battle it out before a live audience and local celebrity judges to turn simple, local foods into a delicious and nutritious two-course meal. Who will be Sliced? Be there to find out - 3 teams, 2 dishes, 1 winner. Event is free. For more info and to register visit www.wechu.org
MONDAY, MARCH 31 - A free community dinner will be provided at Knox Presbyterian Church Leamington at 5:00 p.m. for anyone in need of food and fellowship.
TUESDAYS APRIL 1 - MAY 20Leamington Library: Family Storytime, 9:15 a.m. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Register online or at the library.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2Leamington Blood Donor Clinic, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Visit www.blood.ca or call 1-800-
2-DONATE to book an appointment to save a life. Wallk-ins welcome.
Molson’s Breweries announced that the company would salute the town’s Centennial by offering special labels with the Centennial logo on its upper left. A total of 4,000 cases of beer were available from June 29 to July 14 in the area.
The weeklong “birthday” ceremonies and festivities
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Mayor Ralph Nichol (left) and chairperson Jim Reid standing by the Centennial Torch and historical plaque on Dec. 31, 1974 after extinguishing the flame and thus ending the 1974 celebration. (From the files of C. Scott Holland)
1974 – Leamington’s Centennial, a year-long celebration of local heritage and history
(Continued from Page 10) in July were ushered in when Mayor Ralph Nichol and Mrs. Cora Russello cut the ribbon to open the Cen-
tennial.
Seven girls vied for the Miss Centennial title. They were: Lynn Campbell, Cheryl Cook, Cindy Gillett,
Josie Kuli, Jamie Lee Mailloux, Gizella Nagy and Liz Nagy. Cindy Gillett won the title.
Highlights of the Centennial Week
The beard-growing contest attracted many entrants. First place went to Percy Pursel, while Ed Tiessen was the runner-up. Chris Gomer was the youngest to enter and Alex Hazel had the longest beard. Best beard by a non-resident was Edward Hodges. The funniest beard was Sterling Welch’s, and Larry Beamer garnered an award for best moustache.
As a gesture of goodwill, Dr. John Pearson planted a tree along with a Centennial plaque at Leamington Spa, England, in late August.
By mid-October, early indications signified that the Centennial would incur a deficit. This was caused by the big name acts that helped supply the entertainment for the celebratory week. Attendance at several of the events was not as large as anticipated.
As Council later noted, the money spent had been
announce that JESSICA GASPARD has completed the Uniform Final Examination (UFE)
A native of Leamington, Jessica graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in 2010 and joined our firm in 2012. Upon joining our firm she embarked on the examination process to become a Chartered Professional Accountant, culminating with her success on the UFE. Jessica continues to provide timely and knowledgeable professional services including assurance, accounting, personal and corporate tax planning and business advisory services to our growing list of clients. The partners and staff of Collins Barrow Leamington LLP are proud of Jessica’s success. We continue to strive to expand our knowledge and experience to provide quality service to our clients.
Jessica can be reached at jgaspard@cbleamington.com 519-326-2666
worth it. Even though they had eyed a break-even position financially, they still accepted the losses incurred.
On New Year’s Eve
the Centennial flame was snuffed out, closing what had been a memorable year and thus completing an as-
tonishing year-long series of community togetherness filled with hope and aspirations for the future.
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The cover of the Leamington’s Centennial program.
Leamington’s mayor during the Centennial year was Ralph Nichol.
Leamington’s Centennial Chairperson the late Jim Reid.
Wheatley woman wins 20,000 CAA dollars in regional contest
Jodie Whaley of Wheatley was the lucky winner of 20,000 CAA Dollars, which translates into $20,000 to spend on CAA travel packages or merchandise, membership or insurance renewals.
Whaley entered CAA South Central Ontario’s Black Friday promotion in the fall of 2013 when she booked a vacation for her and her husband Roy to Cuba and renewed her CAA membership. “Whaley had been a loyal CAA customer for many years, but only recently became a CAA member during last year’s sale,” said Barbara Leblanc, Store Manager of CAA Leamington.
For over a hundred years, CAA has been helping Canadians stay mobile, safe and protected. CAA South Central Ontario is one of nine auto clubs across Canada providing roadside assistance, automotive care, travel products, insurance services and member savings for more than 1.9 million members.
Whaley said she didn’t have any big trips planned, but would probably do a lot of little trips with the winnings.
Jodie Whaley of Wheatley, centre, was the lucky winner of 20,000 CAA dollars in a recent draw. At left is Tracey Voisin, District Sales Manager, CAA South Central Ontario, and at right is Leamington CAA Store Manager Barbara Leblanc at a special presentation held Monday morning at the Leamington store. (SUN Photo)
We are pleased to announce that Marnie Setterington Goens, B.Sc., M.Sc., LL.B. has become a partner in our firm.
Marnie has been an associate with our firm since 2009 and will continue to provide quality legal services from our Leamington location to her existing and new clients in the areas of Corporate/Commercial/Trademarks, Real Estate, Wills and Estates and other general practice matters.
We are a full service law firm with partners and associates providing quality legal services for a broad range of legal matters.
New clients and referrals are welcome.
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Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com
The 49th annual IODE Antique & Art Show & Sale was held Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Twenty-five vendors displayed wares varying from antique books to furniture and artifacts.
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Leamington Br. 84 Legion news
By Pat Simpson
All are welcome to Leamington Legion on Saturday, March 22 for Karaoke with Doug Hunter from 8 p.m.midnight. It should be a fun evening.
The Junior Dart team competed in District Junior Darts on Sunday, February
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16 in Newbury. Branch 84 had a doubles team qualify for provincial and they will be playing Saturday, March 22 in Belleville. Good luck to the dart players – that is a real accomplishment.
The Ladies Dart Tournament was held March 15. The women who participated seemed to have lots of fun, so all were winners. In first place in a playoff were Debbie Ouellette and partner Lisa Turner. In second place was team of Laura Simpson and partner Beth Clements, and in a playoff for third spot the winners were Brenda Wallace and Lee Ann Liddle. Thanks to all the ladies who participated and special thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary for the great variety of food.
Mark your calendars for the Winston and Jean Wales Easter Dart Tournament on Saturday, April 19. Get your partners and teams together for a great day of darts and comradeship.
The Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Pasta Supper on April 5 – mark your calendars and enjoy a great meal.
Nominations for elected officers and executive members will be held at the April General Meeting on Wednesday, April 2. To be nominated, a nominee must be present or have submitted a letter of intent to stand for office, be a member in good standing, and have attended at least 3 meetings in the last year. Elections will be held at the May General Meeting.
Upcoming Events: Executive meeting Mar. 19; General meeting Apr. 2.
Family and friends of Gary Hatt decided to “Grow for the Cure” and vowed not to shave until they had raised $5,000 for the Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation. A cheque was presented Mar. 14 for the Foundation’s Patient Assistance Fund. From left to right are: Keri Hill (Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation coordinator, development & communications), Chris Hatt, Mike Tavares, John Tavares, Matt Hatt, Houida Kassem (Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation manager and director of development), Jerry Hatt, Gary Hatt. (Submitted photo)
Grow for the Cure
In early July, Chris Hatt’s hero, the man he’d looked up to his entire life and an all round “tough guy” – his father Gary Hatt – began chemotherapy treatment for stage 4 NonHodgkin’s lymphoma. Since being diagnosed, Chris and his family felt the fear of a cancer diagnosis and the unknown path that lay ahead. But on that day in early July, Chris’s mother and father were greeted with a big friendly smile from Nettie, the parking attendant, given a warm welcome and words of encouragement from Pam at registration, and made to feel at ease by the entire team that would be there to help them through every step of this cancer journey. In particular, Chris remembers nurse Cathy answering questions and making his dad laugh and smile. “To see my dad smiling during that time was such a beautiful gift,” Chris said. On his dad’s second-last day of treatment, Chris wondered how he could thank everyone who had made this difficult time so much more tolerable, and that’s where banana
bread comes in. Several months back, Chris’s son broke his arm, and as a thank you to the staff that treated him, Chris’s mother-in-law baked loaves of banana bread for them. Upon reflection later that night, Chris realized he’d have to bake a lot of bread and that he really wanted to do much more.
Grow for the Cure was born and Chris, with the amazing help and support of his family and friends, vowed not to shave until they had raised $5,000 to help other families just like his, living through a cancer diagnosis. Chris, his dad and their loved ones presented that donation to the WindsorEssex County Cancer Centre Foundation on Friday afternoon, March 14, and can now shave their facial fur!
The Grow for the Cure donation will go toward the Foundation’s Patient Assistance Fund.
Happily, Gary Hatt returns to work next week after having successfully completed his treatments.
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Love letters lead to surprise wedding
by Pat Bailey
But on Aug. 3 one special letter that arrived
in the morning, turned into three life changing letters, just hours later.
For Carly, it was a day she had looked forward to for months – a reunion of sorts after spending more than six months in England retracing the events of several love letters she had discovered written between her grandma and grandpa.
While abroad, Carly was on a journey to take a step back in time, learn more about her grandparents and their long distance relationship while the young war bride waited to come to Canada.
But Carly’s trip turned into much more – it became a love story of its own. Accompanied by her then boyfriend Adam Verheyen, their relationship took a turn on Jan. 19 when Adam proposed on Carly’s 28th birthday.
His proposal was “not a grand gesture, in fact he didn’t even get down on one knee,” said Carly, “but it was perfect.”
A few days later, he headed back to Leamington, and the engaged couple was to experience their own long distance relationship – with a special promise that they would write to each other every day.
Their final month apart, one further stipulation was added between the two – it became a ‘letters only’ relationship.
“I wanted to really be true and walk in my grandma’s shoes,” said Carly, “waiting for a letter – no instant forms of communication.”
All technology was banned, there would be no skype dates, no Facebook, no text messages and no phone calls.
They would instead, race to the mailbox each day, anxious to hear from the love of their life.
But on Aug. 3, less than a week after her return to Leamington, she awoke to a special delivery, hand delivered by Adam himself.
Carly, still admittedly a little jet-lagged, was caught offguard a little by his arrival so early on the day of their scheduled ‘engagement’ party he and her mom Judy had planned while Carly was on her special adventure.
He handed her a letter and asked her to read it aloud, while their videographer Steve Shilson taped.
It soon became apparent this letter was not the typical letter she received while away.
The tears began to flow as Carly read that the ‘engagement’ party was not an engagement party at all – but a wedding!
It was the final love letter penned by her fiance. In just a few short hours, Carly learned, Adam would become her husband.
This letter would end with the three letters I DO!
Carly was absolutely overwhelmed, shocked, excited and speechless. She was soon swept up in the makings of the ‘typical’ wedding day preparations – all taken care of by Adam and Judy.
Her hair stylist and makeup artist were on their way, her dress which she had purchased in England while her mom was visiting, had been hemmed the night before by a shocked seamstress.
Carly said she really had very little time to fully comprehend exactly what was happening.
“I did have a little meltdown,” admitted Carly, over the bridesmaids’ dresses and the formal wedding bouquet. But after a few last-minute heroics, the girls all wore little black dresses and a friend came through with a more casual bouquet for the bride.
Overall, said Carly, Adam did an amazing job.
“It was perfect,” she said, “exactly as I would’ve wanted it.”
It was also a job she dreaded and would’ve had very little time to do, planning for a wedding that was originally scheduled for May 24, 2014 – which would’ve marked their two-year anniversary as a couple.
“I’m not that girl that ever had dreams of her wedding day,” said Carly. Her dreams, she said, were of becoming a businesswoman living in New York.
And while Adam spent countless hours planning and pulling it all together, he said he really didn’t come up with the ideas on his own.
The guest list, the bridesmaids and several minute details they had discussed.
“She had a lot more input than people realize,” said Adam.
He did run into a few minor crises but managed to avert them by convincing a few guests that lived across Canada and the United States that it would be extremely important to Carly that they make an appearance. In fact a few, who
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Carly is walked down the aisle by her parents Dale and Judy Butler.
Carly Butler and Adam Verheyen show off just a few of the letters they sent and received during Carly’s extended trip to England last year.
Below left - Carly and Adam on their wedding day. Photos courtesy of Joan Omstead Photography
Left - Adam made his grand entrance on his motorcycle. Here, he’s pictured with his new bride Carly.
Love letters lead to surprise wedding
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had declined the ‘engagement party’ invite, were let in on the secret to assure their attendance. To Carly, his efforts in this department were gratefully appreciated.
There was one more rather important hurdle, having Carly sign the marriage licence application without knowing it. But luck was on his side, he chose a rather vulnerable moment when she was especially exhausted, suffering jet lag, as well as tired from running around doing interviews on her return from England, while preparing for her engagement party.
She signed the paper without even questioning Adam, when he put the paper before her, claiming he wanted to get the paperwork in early in case of a delay.
As for surprising her, Adam can’t really explain why he came up with the idea – but knew she would be more than okay with it.
And she was.
Adam said he took advantage of the venue his aunt and uncle had to offer, their yard, which he said served as the perfect setting.
But Carly was not the only one surprised that day.
The guests, expecting an engagement party, were shocked as well when they arrived and saw the setup, said Adam. He said about 20 of about 150 guests were in on the secret, the rest found out just minutes before the ceremony began.
One guest in particular, his grandma, was a little concerned about her footwear of choice that day. “I’m wearing running shoes at your wedding,” said his grandma when she realized it was far more than an engagement party.
An avid motorcyclist, Adam said he decided at the last minute to make a grand entrance – arriving on his motorcycle.
That signaled the start of the ceremony, which was offici-
ated by Adam’s sister Shannon and Brian Sweet.
But there was one more surprise for the newlyweds – the attention the video of their wedding would attract.
As of Monday, it had nearly one million views.
And the couple has been inundated by the media for the past two weeks, including ABC News, Good Morning America, The Today Show, CTV, Australian TV and several others, wanting to share their story.
Overwhelmed by it all, the couple said they are shocked, especially at the negative reaction by several readers or viewers.
But for the bride, it was the perfect day – one that will be shared when her book is expected to be complete within the next two years.
And to Adam, that’s all that matters.
To read more about Carly’s adventure visit her blog at www.lifeletters.com
Happy 90th Birthday
To our Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother Helen Dick March 22, 1924
With love from your family
The family of the late Sandra Snider wish to express a sincere gratitude to our relatives, friends, neighbours and coworkers for all the love and support shown to us during this difficult time.
Thank you for the donations to the St. Michael’s Building Fund, masses, candles and prayers in Sandy’s memory, as well as the online condolences, sympathy cards, phone calls and flowers.
Special thanks to Father Patrick Fuerth and all of the members of the CWL for the beautiful memorial mass that paid tribute to Sandy. Thank you to Craig Baker and the entire staff at Reid Funeral Home for their guidance during preparations for the private funeral arrangements.
With heartfelt gratitude, Daryl, Mike, Geoff, Duane, Kevin and Families
Thanks to all for best wishes and party times. Hey, who knew being 90 could be so fun. LOL ... lots of laughter and high on life.
Mame
Southpoint Staff Recipes
“I found this recipe in a magazine a few years ago around the time my teenage son wanted to eat more healthy. It is considered a vegetarian recipe. It’s so delicious and filling that you really won’t miss the meat.”
- Lori Gouin
Sweet potato and black bean burritos
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
15.5 oz. can black beans, rinsed
1 Tbsp chopped chipotle peppers in adobo (optional)
1 small bunch spinach, coarsely chopped
6 oz cheese, coarsely grated
4 large flour tortillas
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the sweet potato, chopped onion, salt and pepper and cook covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Add the beans and chipotles and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, tossing, until it begins to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Divide the cheese and potato-bean mixture among the tortillas (about 1 cup each) and roll up to form burritos. Wipe out the skillet and heat over medium heat. Cook the burritos (seam-side down first) until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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Snow storm Police were extremely busy last week due to the winter snowstorm on Wednesday, March 12 that blasted the community. Although visibility was good on Thursday, the roads remained snowcovered and very icy. There were multiple reports of road closures and many vehicles abandoned along roadsides throughout the county.
We request your Goodwill to support Ian & his family as he battles Cancer Friday, March 21 St. John’s Anglican Church 60 Erie St. N. Leamington 5:30 - 7:30 pm Cost: By Donation • Dessert Plates: $5 - $10 • Drinks: $1
Darlene is the daughter of the late Percy Pursel & Liz and Bill Chaplin. She grew up in Leamington and moved to Toronto where she met her husband Ian. Ian swept Darlene off her feet and they were married in October 2010. They were blessed with their son in July of 2011 and welcomed their baby girl just before Christmas in 2013. The recession left Ian unemployed for a year and in January 2014 he was finally looking forward to a new job. Life was looking bright again and then Ian was diagnosed with a stage 4 brain tumour.
Please come out to enjoy some chili, purchase baked goods and support this family. The donations raised from this evening will be given to Ian, Darlene and their children to help them in this difficult time.
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Charity Volleyball Tourney benefits Gleaners, Food Bank
It was an amazing day filled with smashes, digs and team effort as 23 teams from Essex County and the Windsor area participated at this year’s 2014 Charity Volleyball Tournament, benefitting the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners and the Leamington Salvation Army Food Bank.
The teams played at three local venues, Leamington District Secondary School, Cardinal Carter Secondary School and the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Victors from two divisions, Recreational and Competitive, fought hard to claim the winning spots.
Team Gleaners, representing the sponsored charity, fought hard all day to come out on top after meeting Stewart’s Roofing, with some members of the defending champions of 2013, in the final round of the Recreational Division.
Meanwhile, two Windsor teams made it through the demanding field of talent in the Competitive Division to meet in the final game. Hands Up, also with a couple of members of the 2013 team, fought hard to defend their title to defeat Dirty Little Cripplers in the
final thrilling game of the Competitive Division.
This was the third tournament organized by Ryan Whittle, Karen Repko and Leasa Barkovsky, with the focus of giving to the community a priority once again. The team worked closely with Tina Quiring and the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners (located at
40 Industrial Road, Leamington) to promote the new facility and to educate the public on their great work. Tina, her husband Neil and Jim Founk, all board members of the Gleaners, were in attendance and cheered on their team to victory.
The day would not have been a success without all the participants and the
tremendous generosity of Domino’s Pizza, Westmoreland Sales/Topline, Jose’s, Orchardview Golf Course, Keepsake Plants, Real Canadian Superstore
(Leamington and Dougall locations), numerous donors within Leamington and the Windsor area, and the dedicated volunteers
Over $2500 was collected as well as 425 items of food and goods for the
and the local
Recreational Division winners was Team Gleaners, left to right: Sydney Klassen, John Krahn, Dave Krahn, Clayton Schroeder, Ryan Phan, Lena Redekop.
Competitive Division winning team was Hands Up. Back row, left to right: Mike Tomlin, Scott Linnell, Gab Bruzzese, Corey Cole. Front: Deanna Harris, Shanna Hamilton.
Gleaners
food bank.
Politics and sports
If I were to sit down and make a “People I dislike the most who’ve never caused direct physical harm to anyone (that I’m aware of),” Pierre Karl Peladeau and Gary Bettman would probably be at or near the top of that list. I try not to dedicate too much time to hate, so I’ll probably never have a formal rendition of this list.
BRYAN JESSOP
Jessop’s Journal
In case you’re unfamiliar with these columns (lucky you if that’s the case), my disdain for Bettman stems from his anti-Canadian stance as commissioner of the National Hockey League. Peladeau, who unfortunately enough was once my employer, also hates Canada. He wouldn’t have thrown his hat into the ring for a seat in the separatist Parti Quebecois otherwise.
Peladeau, whose hobbies include shutting down newspapers and putting thousands of Canadians out of work, has more recently taken the reins in a drive to bring NHL hockey back to Quebec City. I’ve got no problem whatsoever with the latter, although I suspect it is to a large extent funded by his penchant for the former. I’d love to see another bitter rival for my Habs, as mentioned in previous rants.
The problem is that Peladeau even more recently added a third personal interest to his list, which of course is his decision to run for a position with the PQ — an entity I despise more than any governing Canadian federal or provincial party in my near 40 years on this Earth.
Several of my fellow NHL enthusiasts don’t believe PKP’s arrival in the political arena (pun actually not intended) will do anything to jeopardize Quebec City’s chance of landing an expansion or relocated franchise — there is, after all, a $400 million arena being built with such a team in mind. If Peladeau was gunning for a seat with the Liberals, Conservatives or NDP, I might feel inclined to agree.
The problem, however, is that he’s looking to join a party that is hell-bent on separation from Canada and becoming a sovereign nation. Those who assume such a decision won’t hurt the Quebec capital’s chances of landing an NHL fran-
chise often explain that Bettman thinks in terms of money, not politics.
My point exactly.
Separatism and political instability are like guns and bullets — they’re BFFs, constantly texting smiley faces to each other and sending one another Facebook photos of what they’re about to eat for supper. The two are also good buds with economic turmoil. We’re talking about the sort of relationship where any two can hang out, put back a few beers and watch the game without feeling uncomfortable about the absence of the third.
When you’ve got a few minutes to kill, Google ‘political instability chart’ and take note of the two extremities on that list — countries where everything is more or less hunky dory are in good economic shape while those where all hell has broken loose are suffering financially to a tragic extent.
Not that Canada and/or Quebec will become third-world countries if separation ever happens. But it won’t do either any favours either. Even the threat of separation, however minimal it may be, will be enough to make investors of any kind nervous. Just prior to the 1995 referendum vote, U.S. president Bill Clinton declared that economic ties between his country and Quebec would be anything but favourable following separation.
And herein lies the reason why Bettman might pull the plug on bringing the NHL back to Quebec City — the effort to make it happen is being led by a man who wants to jump on board the ‘Destroy Canadian Stability’ bandwagon. If you listen closely, you can hear hockey fans in Portland, Ore. rubbing the palms of their hands together.
I could very well be wrong about what Peladeau’s political aspirations do to his chances of reviving the Nordiques. Still, I actually wouldn’t blame Bettman for taking this as an opportunity to say “screw this, Expansion Team #2 (Seattle seems to be #1) is going elsewhere.” The problem is, elsewhere could mean Las Vegas. Portland would be better. Hamilton would be better still, but the Leafs and Sabers would put the kibosh on that one.
I remember people back in October of 1995 wondering aloud what the Montreal Canadiens would be called if the referendum vote favoured separation. To this day, the thought makes me shudder. I hate the thought of going turncoat, but I can’t see myself supporting a team based in a
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country where it’s practically illegal to speak English (or any other language other than French for that matter). No, the nation of Quebec would not be a democratic one.
Maybe I’d opt to practice geographical proximity-inspired logic and cheer the Wings — national pride is reserved for Olympic, World Cup and World Juniors rather than pro sports, at least in my mind. Looks like acquiring a passport may some day prove worth looking into… to the U.S., not Quebec.
Mon francais est tres mauvais.
Senior men’s hockey in playoffs
By C. Scott Holland
After a 20-week regular season and three weeks of round-robin playoffs, the Leamington Senior Men’s Hockey League is nearly set for its championship game. Of the six teams, two are out of the running. They are Pure Foods and Gualtieri Farms. Both teams have struggled offensively and defensively and are relegated to being spoilers.
Four teams are tied with 2-1 records heading into the final two games. Regular season champs Leamington Chrysler face a tough match versus Reid Funeral Home and then meet Gualtieri. They have a lot of firepower and good defense and the match against Reid’s will be a true test of their abilities.
Gabriele’s Home & Floor meets Gualtieri and then plays Gillett Sheet Metal. The key for them will be to beat Gualtieri and hopefully have a good outing when they play Gillett.
Gillett Sheet Metal has been a total surprise in playoffs and stands a good chance of making it to finals. They play Pure Foods and then Gabriele’s, and will need a solid effort from both their offense and defense.
Reid Funeral Home, likewise, has played extremely well with goalie Marc Sherman anchoring the team’s surge. If they can top Chrysler and hold off Pure’s upset attempt, they will be a finalist.
Prediction: The championship game will be Chrysler versus Gillett in a rematch of their week two battle.
The championship game will be held Monday, March 24.
Rhine Danube bowling results
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league results for March 3.
Games Over 200: R. Dickau 209, O. Wolf 201, H. Kosempel 232-205, G. Garnham 219- 211, M. Paglione 213-235, S. Garnham 223-256-279, A. Dickau 203-237-202, W. Fittler 233-200-214, J. Valade 202-225, C. Kosempel 224-225-200, D. Dalimonte 213-210-213, K. Kosempel 217-267, A. Smith 204-200. Series over 550: O. Wolf 554, W. Abbott 553, H. Kosempel 638, G. Garnham 602, M. Paglione 621, S. Garnham 758, A. Dickau 642, W. Fittler 647, J. Valade 621, C. Kosempel 649, D. Dalimonte 636, K. Kosempel 660.
The Southpoint Stars Atom UCCU team played a solid game against Windsor 2 on Sunday, March 16.
The first goal came after Hana LeClaire’s shot created a rebound and Alexa Taylor popped it into the back of the net. For the second goal, Tarez Raheb passed the puck to Alyssa Lamb who took a shot on net. The goalie made the stop but left the puck lying in the corner of the crease where Kaitlyn Pickard had positioned herself. Kaitlyn shovelled the puck in for her first goal of the season. The third goal came when Tara Tiessen sent the puck to Hana, who took the shot which came off the goalie and out to Brienna Tiessen, who promptly put the puck away. The girls were positioning themselves for rebounds and it paid off. On the defensive side, Erin Hopper, Tarez Raheb, Stephanie Wiebe and Paige Derbyshire worked hard to keep Windsor bottled up in their own end, and when the play did come out they applied a good deal of pressure to keep the puck in the neutral ice. When Windsor got into Southpoint’s end, Courtney Jeffery covered the net nicely and picked up another shutout. The end result Southpoint 3, Windsor 0.
The second game of Star Sunday involved the Intermediate Lions Club team. In a close battle for the spot in the Day of Champions April 6, the girls needed to win to get closer to the top two spots in the Tier One final. Before the game, Coach Shelley had some great words to say to the girls and her speech inspired them to go out and give it their all.
The first period saw some back and forth action, but remained scoreless until the dying minutes of the second period when Captain Kim Goyeau fired one in the back of the net on a rocket pass from Cristina Pearce.
It was determined that Pearce would again be the playmaker late in the third when she slid one from behind the net and Chase Cabral buried the one-timer. Brooke Sarkis got an assist on the play as well. Great job, Lions!
The final game of the weekend came from the Intermediate Rhine Danube team facing a tough South County Amherstburg team. The Stars played a very close contest, with strong offence from Shelby Davison, Bryclin Mullins, Kathryn Ciacelli and pickups Kayla Collison and Maddie Pardo. ‘Big Cat’ Madelin Hubbs was again solid in net for the Stars, letting in only one shot on a screened play. Final score was 1-0 for South County.
Swimmers attend performance camp
There was a pool but there was no fun in the sun for two dedicated Leamington Lasers swimmers over March Break. Scott Plancke (13) and Emme Zanuttini (12) attended a Performance Swim Camp held at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre run by Lasers head coach Ben Balkwill, Blenheim Blast head coach John Vanherk, and Windsor Aquatic coaches Jeff Cowan and Deb Grant.
Thirty-five swimmers from Windsor-Essex and Chatham Kent headed to Windsor Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the sole purpose of swimming, and swim hard they did. Each day of the camp the swimmers were put through four hours of intensive drills in the
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pool focusing on each of the four strokes, and two hours of dry land exercises. The camp was far more vigorous on any given day than what these swimmers are accustomed to during the Lasers hour and a half daily practices.
With their upcoming short-course championship and the beginning of the long-course swim season approaching, these Laser swimmers wanted to be prepared.
Also in attendance at the camp were local Leamington swimmers Hayden Mitchell and Fallon Mitchell representing the Windsor Aquatic Club.
The Leamington Lasers resume their normal practice schedule this week after an 8-day hiatus over March Break.
Scott Plancke
Emme Zanuttini
Mayors’ e-waste collection challenge returns!
Don’t throw away those old cell phones, computers and electronics!
Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) is bringing back the Mayors’ Community E-Waste Collection Challenge this April. Leamington Mayor John Paterson and Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos are once again lending their support to a community-wide challenge.
Last year’s e-waste collection took place in April with great success. Mayor Santos and the community of Kingsville won the challenge in a very tight race. Organizers are looking forward to the rematch to see who will claim bragging rights for 2014.
VOYC volunteers will be on site and ready to accept donations: Sat. Apr. 12 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St.; and Sat. Apr. 26 at the ACCESS parking lot, 23 Mill St. W. in Kingsville. Donations will be accepted between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
VOYC is partnering with Computers for Kids to help the environment by keeping e-waste out of local landfills and bringing businesses and residents together for a common goal.
For a complete list of accepted items for donation visit www.cfkcanada.org or www.accesscounty.ca.
SPCC hosts
Sturling Bonspiel
Curling Notes by Gordon Wonnick
On Saturday, March 15, Sun Parlour Curling Club (SPCC) hosted their 3rd annual Sturling Bonspiel. This event is made up of two-person teams and there was a full slate of entries. The winners of the late draw were also overall winners. Congratulations, Tim Stevenson and Jerry Paine. In the early draw there were two teams tied for first place, the team of Matt Dick and Gary McRae and the team of Dave McMurren and Don Chalcraft. Nice going, guys.
Last week, SPCC had several teams participate in the Chatham Senior Bonspiel. The team of Wallace Ellsworth supported by Gary McRae, John Couvillon and Dan Mush ended up winning the early draw. Congratulations, guys.
This week the “Grand Masters” team goes to Thornhill to participate in the Provincial finals. They won the right to represent the region. Good luck, guys.
Two teams tied for first place in the early draw of the Sturling Bonspiel at Sun Parlour Curling Club on the weekend. From left to right are the team of Matt Dick and Gary McRae, and the team of Dave McMurren and Don Chalcraft.
The Sturling Bonspiel late draw and overall winners were Tim Stevenson (left) and Jerry Paine.
SECC to host March for Meals Community Champions Week
South Essex Community Council (SECC) will be hosting Community Champions Week as part of its March for Meals campaign Mar. 17-21.
Leamington’s Mayor John Paterson, Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright and Councillor John Jacobs, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos and SECC’s Executive Director Carolyn Warkentin will be delivering meals to show their support for the community’s homebound and hungry seniors.
SECC is excited about having local mayors and other prominent figures in the community participate in this event.
Working with a dedicated and caring network of volunteers, SECC delivers hot nutritious meals up to seven days per week to local seniors and persons with temporary and permanent disabilities living in the communities of Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley. Over the past year, SECC has delivered over 18,800 meals.
March for Meals is a national campaign during the month of March, initiated by the Meals on Wheels Association of America, which seeks to raise awareness of senior hunger and to encourage action on the part of the local community. Senior Nutrition Programs like Meals on Wheels promote March for Meals in their local communities through public events, partnerships with local businesses, volunteer recruitment and fundraising initiatives.
Questers discuss stereoscopes and 3D imaging
Do you remember stereoscopes? This was the topic of the Pelee Past Questers meeting February 20 at Windsor Family Credit Union in Leamington. Members are encouraged to share their passions at the meetings.
Beth Smith was the presenter, explaining that the stereoscope is a device for viewing stereo pairs of images through a left and right lens, focused together. The two images come together in the brain and viewers see a three dimensional image that appears magnified and further away. The original stereoscopes pre-dated photography and relied on drawings.
The inventor of the stereoscope was Charles Wheaton (1802-1870). His first device was tabletop size and placed identical drawings at 45º to reflect into a right and left mirror. Mr. Wheaton was also responsible for the first electric telegraph,
an improved accordion and a number of other musical related inventions.
Beth provided the group with pictures and history of the development of stereoscopes. Before movies and television this was “home entertainment”. In 1851 a stereoscopic view of Queen Victoria was a hit at the Great Exposition and stereoscopes became very popular. Two companies began manufacturing the devices and the cards. Travel cards were very popular. They developed a way to use multiple cards and also to make
them coin operated.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, around 1860, created a smaller version that could be held by hand. He declined to patent it, wanting it to be affordable for many more people to enjoy. He also encouraged libraries to have collections of the viewing cards.
Beth and Leo Smith found their viewer in an antique shop. They continue to collect cards at auctions, pawn shops, flea markets and other antique shops. Beth encouraged the group to use theirs and enjoy some of the
cards they have collected.
Pelee Past Questers meet once a month starting with coffee, tea and dessert followed by the presentation and a very brief business meeting. The next meeting is March 20, 7:30 p.m., at WFCU, 318 Erie St. S., Leamington. Guests are always welcome. For more information contact Jackie King at 519-326-1361.
Beth Smith demonstrated the operation of her stereoscope at a recent Pelee Past Questers meeting.
Flyers Win Double OT Thriller To Take 2-1 Series Lead
By scott holland
The Leamington Flyers have taken a 2-1 series lead over the London Nationals getting two wins at home including a thrilling 3-2 win in double overtime on Sunday night.
GAME 1
Going into game 1 last Thursday the Flyers had been off for nine days and the Nationals were coming off a long and hard-fought seven game series where they ousted the Sarnia Legionnaires so they certainly had the momentum coming into the contest. But both teams played a lacklustre opening 20 minutes as each team tried to adjust and play the puck tentatively.
“It was a pretty amazing feeling,”Kingsville native Henderson admitted after the game. “Probably the greatest feeling I’ve ever had.”
The opening goal came near the five minute mark of the second period as Alex Seguin fed the puck to captain Dylan Seguin who scored his first of the postseason. After several power-play chances and some miscues by both teams Dylan Seguin scored again, this time on the powerplay, to give the Flyers a 2-0 lead midway through the 2nd period. Minutes later the Flyers found themselves on a 5-on-3 advantage and Nathan Opblinger unleashed a cannon shot from inside the left side of the blueline to put Leamington ahead 3-0.
But the Flyers three goal lead was short lived as London's Drew Worrad was hauled down on a breakaway and awarded a penalty shot. Worrad snapped a vicious low liner which handcuffed Flyers goalie Austyn Roudebush to make it a 3-1 game. Almost immediately on the heels of Worrad's tally, Mark Gazdic drilled a long blast which found the back of the Leamington net to cut the lead to 3-2 late in the 2nd period.
Leamington controlled the puck for the majority of the third period and sat back as London's discipline unravelled. With the Nats' Ryan Wells in the sin bin, Kyle Quick and Opblinger set up Mitch Amante who redirected the puck into the London net on a power-play making it 4-2 Flyers.
London inched closer once again scoring a powerplay goal of their own to make it 4-3 but then took five consecutive penalties which took away nearly any chance they had of tying the game up and with 0.6 seconds remaining in the game Dylan Seguin scored an empty netter to get the hat trick and lift the Flyers to a 5-3 win.
The final penalty tally for game 1 was Leamington with 6 infractions compared to London with 15 and the Flyers took advantage of it with four of their five goals being scored on the powerplay.
GAME 2
Saturday night the Flyers travelled to London where they were the ones who paid for taking some untimely penalties. London’s Matt Wildman opened the scoring just under four minutes into the first period but Nathan Opblinger gave the Flyers life when he evened it up with a shorthanded, unassisted tally late in the opening frame.
However in the second period the Flyers looked as undisciplined as the Nationals had in game one and
found themselves in a steady rotation to the penalty box including two consecutive four-minute minors. London capitalized with powerplay goals from Derek Todosichuk and Ryan Shipley to give the home team a 3-1 lead after 40 minutes.
The Flyers didn’t go down without a fight in the 3rd controlling the puck for the majority of the period and outshooting London 10-1. With the extra attacker on the ice Alex Seguin gave the Flyers some hope when he stuffed the puck past London goalie Jacob Riley with 27.7 seconds left on the clock but they couldn’t complete the comeback and London got the 3-2 win to tie to the series at one game a piece.
“We were pretty undisciplined in the 2nd,” admitted Flyers captain Dylan Seguin. We worked hard but we fell short.”
GAME 3
Sunday night in Leamington, a crowd of 658 viewed the game three action and definitely got their money's worth.
London’s Kyle Robinson opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal just over six minutes into the first period and the Flyers appeared to play inconsistently for the remainder of the period with the Nats holding on to a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes of play. The Flyers turned their game around in the second as they blistered London netminder Jacob Riley with 18 shots. Near the six minute mark while playing four-on-four, Jacob McGhee and Chris Scott hooked passes to send Dylan Seguin in close and he made no mistake as he jammed the puck past Riley to knot the score. Minutes later the same combo of McGhee and Scott set up Mitchell Amante who flipped the puck into the net.
The score remained 2-1 until 13:33 of the third period when London’s Austin Kemp fired in a quick snap shot to tie it up and the score remained 2-2 at the end of regulation.
In the first 20 minute overtime Leamington was completely dominant and had several excellent opportunities outshooting London 21-8. In the second OT stanza both teams began showing signs of tiring after having played seven periods of hockey in the previous 24 hours. The Flyers' determination to win the game was extremely evident as they played superb defensively and delivered some good offensive punch.
The hometown Flyers finally reaped the game-winning goal from an unlikely hero when 15 year old AP player Eric Henderson from the Sun County Midget Minors rifled a rebound into the net's top corner to grab a 3-2 victory and a 2-1 series lead. The goal celebration that followed was one with every Flyers player on the ice crowding around Henderson. It was a goal he and Flyers' fans will not forget.
“It was a pretty amazing feeling,” Kingsville native Henderson admitted after the game. “Probably the greatest feeling I’ve ever had.”
Dylan Seguin said the rest of the team was impressed with Henderson’s play in game three. “To have our 15 year old come through like that was clutch. We were so happy for him that he got the winner.”
Moving forward in the series Seguin said the Flyers know what they need to do if they are going to knock off the defending Sutherland Cup champs. “They’re the defending champs so we knew it wasn’t going to be an easy series but we need to just take it one shift at a time and win every battle.”
Game 4 is tonight (Wednesday) in London with game 5 back in Leamington tomorrow (Thursday) at 7:15 pm.
notes
The Flyers have outshot the Nationals 143-79 in the first three games including more than doubling their shots in game three 68-31…Flyers goalie Austyn Roudebush has started all three games in the London series…Mitch Amante and Nathan Opblinger lead the Flyers in playoff scoring with 9 points…In other Western Conference action the Chatham Maroons have taken a commanding 3-0 lead over the LaSalle Vipers in their second round series.
Upcoming round 2 games VS LONDON
wednesday, march 19 at 7:30 pm in london
Thursday, March 20 at 7:15 pm in leamington
saturday, march 22 at 7:30 pm in london (if necessary)
sunday, March 23 at 7:15 pm in leamington (if necessary)
1968 Cadillac 4-door hardtop: ideal parade car
Eric Jensen writes from Simcoe:
“Hi Bill: My most enjoyable car has been my 1968 Cadillac Sedan de Ville 4-door hardtop. It had always been my ambition to own a classic car. At last it came to pass through a wandering story.
“An older couple had originally purchased this car in 1968. Sadly, they each died shortly after their trip to their Florida home. Apparently, the car was put in storage for a period of time, after which a young couple purchased the car. Later, the wife decided she preferred a different model for her own use. The husband put it up for sale and I purchased this dream in one day.
“The car came with all the original documents, all the original sales advertisements, some family photos, and some Florida sand on the front carpet. This car has a 472 cubic inch engine (375 horsepower) which easily floats the car safely down the roadways. After 45 years, we have only 67,000 miles on the odometer, and the car has no problems or concerns. My youngest son is 46 years old and, still being single, drives it on every opportunity to any location.
“During the summer and fall, our Shrine Club participates in local parades. I enjoy driving the car donned with our Club recognitions and Canadian flags. We enjoy the many smiles from the spectators and with the odd one calling out: ‘What is it?’ This helps to assist our Hospitals for Children located thus far in Canada, the USA, and Mexico. We appreciate
being part of this worthy enjoyment.”
In the same year Eric Jensen’s car was built, General Motors was celebrating its 60th anniversary, having come into being in 1908 thanks to the work of flamboyant entrepreneur Billy Durant. At first, Buick and Oldsmobile were the main nameplates in the new company. Meanwhile, in that same year, Cadillac earned international recognition by winning the coveted Dewar Trophy in England by demonstrating its precision engineering with interchangeable parts. Three 1908 Cadillacs were shipped to England, disassembled with their parts scrambled, then reassembled and driven away, running just as well as when they rolled out of the factory. Billy Durant pulled Cadillac into the corporate structure the following year.
The Cadillac Automobile Company started in 1902 and the car was named after the French explorer Le Sieur Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, who had first set foot on the future site of Detroit in 1701.
“Oh, Brother!” LDSS students off to Regional Sears Drama Festival
Eight students from Leamington District Secondary School will be taking their show on the road, all the way to the Regional Sears Drama Festival in Hamilton.
The cast, directed by Joel Lewsaw, has been working on the one-act comedy “Oh, Brother!” by Joseph Robinette since January and recently returned from the WindsorEssex District Sears Ontario Drama Festival with top accolades.
The LDSS group was one of three plays chosen to move on to the Regional (South) Showcase being held April 7 – 11 in Hamilton. The group received an Award of Excellence for Ensemble Work and Nick Tiessen won an Award of Excellence for Acting. LDSS was named one of three Outstanding Productions which will move on to the next level. Other local winners included “Pares au decollage” by Ecole Secondaire E.J. Lajeunesse and “This is for You Anna” by WCCA.
“Oh, Brother!” is about a young girl (Aggie) who sits in a hospital waiting for her baby brother to be born. There she runs into a wide variety of characters, including Jaques, an actor best known for his Shakespearean soliloquy that opens with “All the world’s a stage…”.
There is a one-time showing of “Oh, Brother!” at The Bank Theatre on Friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at Counter Effects or by calling 519326-8805. A portion of the proceeds will be used to help fund the LDSS student cast’s travel expenses for Regionals and perhaps Provincials, which will be May 7 – 10 also in Hamilton.
Eric Jensen of Simcoe is the proud owner of this immaculate 1968 Cadillac Sedan de Ville 4-door hardtop with a U.S. price when new of $5785.
Emma Krohn
Emma Elsa Krohn (nee Gerlach): A resident of Leamington, Emma Krohn passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at the age of 88. She was born in Heilbronn, Germany, and was the daughter of the late Gustav and Anna Gerlach. Loving wife of the late Fredrick Krohn.
Dear mother of Irene Storrey and husband Ron, and son Ewald Krohn and wife Debbie. Loving Oma of Ursula Tiessen and husband Tim, and Michael Bunke and wife Cathy. Great-Oma to Taylor, Nick, Laura and Danielle. Remembered by everyone as Oma!
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre. A private family service celebrating Emma’s life will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to The Bank Theatre.
Friends may send condolences or make a memorial contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Filippo Di Laudo
Filippo (Filip) Di Laudo passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 75 years of age. Beloved husband of Flora (Pannunzio) for 47 years. Loving father of Nick and Kim Di Laudo, Jamie and Sue Di Laudo, Dino and Janice Di Laudo, Roberta and Scott Brown, Steve and Jennifer Di Laudo. Adored Grandpa of Ryan, Marissa, Serena; Myah, Abby, Nico, Lily; Marco, Tahlia, Nathan; Emma, Kaden and Connor. Predeceased by his parents Nicola and Filomena Di Laudo. Dear brother of Ascenzo (Giuseppina) Di Laudo, the late Albina (the late Enrico) Sabelli, the late infant Vincenzino Di Laudo, Elisa (Guido) Pannunzio, Valchiria (Vincenzo) Iaciancio, Giuseppe (Anna) Di Laudo, Gina (the late Mario) Di Iacovo, Vincenzo (Giovanna) Di Laudo and Maria (Amelio) Cirulli. Dear brother-in-law of Guido (Elisa) Pannunzio, Mary (the late Neil) VanOirschot, the late Fred (Nina) Pannunzio and Perry (Peggy) Pannunzio. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Filippo was a proud lifetime member of the Roma Club of Leamington and a member of the Leamington Italian Choir. He was a retiree from Chrysler Canada, Local 444 and spent many years farming in the Leamington area. He had a passion for storytelling, cooking, his homemade wine and spending time in his hometown of Poggio Sannita, Italy. He will be dearly missed.
Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m., with parish prayers at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk St., Leamington, with Fr. Patrick Beneteau officiating. Filippo will be interred in his hometown of Poggio Sannita, Italy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Leamington District Memorial Hospital or the St. Michael’s Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Leamington Blood Donor Clinic
A Blood Donor Clinic will be held Wednesday, April 2, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Leamington.
Visit www.blood.ca or call 1-800-2-DONATE to book an appointment to save a life. Walk-ins welcome.
New kind of first aid coming to LDMH
On March 25-26, Insight Advantage Inc. will be partnering at LDMH to offer hospital staff Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), a program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The 12-hour course, over the two days, provides general information about what is meant by mental health problems and illnesses, how to identify signs of mental health in yourself and others, effective interventions and treatments, and how to support an individual and help them find out about and access the professional help they may need.
MHFA also dispels common myths surrounding mental health problems and reduces the stigma around mental illness, since estimates suggest that more than half of people with a mental health problem will never seek treatment.
Research shows that at some point in their lives, mental health problems affect one in three Canadians, so the chances are good that each of us knows someone with a mental health problem such as a substance-related disorder, depression, anxiety, or a psychotic disorder.
“Mental health first aid is help for a person experiencing a mental health problem or a mental health crisis. Just like physical first aid, the goal is to offer a person immediate assistance until they can receive appropriate professional treatment or until the crisis is over,” says MHFA instructor Renee Daudlin-Iacobelli, VP of Operations, Insight Advantage Inc.
The MHFA program, developed by Dr. Anthony Jorm and Betty Kitchener at the University of Melbourne in Australia, is an evidenced-based program that has spread to several countries throughout the world including Scotland, England, Hong Kong, Finland, Singapore, and the U.S.
“The course doesn’t train people to diagnose mental illness or be a therapist or counselor,” says Roberta Jarecsni, Vice President of Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive at LDMH. “It provides the first aider with actions to guide a person in need to appropriate professional help when a problem first arises. We know the sooner a person with a mental health problem gets help, the better their chances of recovery.”
MHFA Canada is an interactive course for anyone, and no previous mental health experience is necessary. Because of the importance of understanding signs of mental health, additional course dates have been set up for May 27-28 and is being offered to additional LDMH health care professionals, human resource, managers and supervisors.
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GAGE, Home Equity Loan, Better Rate? Bad Credit, Selfdown? Facing Foreclosure, Power of Sale? CALL US NOW TOLL-FREE 1-877-733-4424 agent. MMAmortgages.com specializes in residential, commercial, rural, (Lic#12126). FARM MORTGAGE SPECIALISTLoans. Confidential Advice. TODAY FOR MORE INFORMreginaldrbarnes@yahoo.com.
All Credit Types Considered. the right mortgage! Purchasing, Re-financing, Debt Consolidation, 225-1777, www.homeguardfunding.ca Debt Consolidation, Refinancing, month (OAC). No income, bad credit, power of sale stopped!! BETTER OPTION MORTGAGES, CALL www.mortgageontario.com (LIC#
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TOP REAL PSYCHICS Live. Accurate readings 24/7. Call now 1-877-342psychics.ca. ANOTHER LONELY WINTER? INTRODUCTIONS, Ontario’s www.mistyriverintros.com.
SOUTHPOINT SUN
TOWER
2 bdrm apartment and penthouse available in Leamington. Located near shopping. Util incl, on-site mgmt, secure building, laundry, elevator, party room. Call 519-326-4622 to inquire.
HANDYMAN FOR ALL repairs and home improvements. Free estimates. 519962-9252 or 519-566-1471. ja8-tf
SERVICES FOR Independent Living - health and home maintenance, transportation & errands, no job too small. Free consultation or quote. 519-324-7872. mr12-19
CALL KAHL RECYCLINGWe come to you and haul away your junk. Scrap metal and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. Call Ken 519-322-8305, 519-326-8559. ja15-tf
INDOOR/OUTDOOR CARPENTRY - Renovations and repairs, windows, doors, painting, flooring, basements, drywall, kitchens and bathrooms, decks, fences and sheds. Free estimates. 35 years experience. Our installation is as good as or better than window and door companies at 1/2 the price. We install windows and doors year round (senior discount). Call for a quote, Bill, 519-566-8408. mr5-26
VERY PRIVATE ROOM for rent in a beautiful peaceful home in Kingsville. Common area kitchen/family room with TV and fireplace, bathroom w/tub & shower, washer & dryer to use. Nonsmokers. $600 per month, utilities included. Please call 519-733-4101. mr5-26
HOME FOR RENT - 2 bedrooms, living room, bathroom and eat-in-kitchen. $750 plus utilities. Serious enquiries can fill in application at Leamington GM dealership. no27-tf
LARGE APARTMENT FOR for rent in Leamington, $650 plus utilities. Call 519-6872208 or 519-257-1037. mr12-tf
KINGSBRIDGE MANOR IN Kingsville (senior building), 2 bedroom apartment for rent, $680 per month. Fridge, stove, air conditioner included. Elevator in the building. Call 519-326-1577 or 519322-0920. de11-tf
3 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Leamington. Available April 1st. First and last required. Call for information after 4:00 p.m. 519-3988463. mr19-26
TWO - 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS for rent downtown Leamington. Main floor, newly renovated, laundry hookups, fridge and stove included. Available now. Call 519-816-0068. mr19
LARGE TABLE AND 4 chairs, rolltop desk, entertainment unit, a cabinet, dresser, piano, ladders and tools, 519-322-2004. mr19-ma21
PLUMBING SERVICE
• Repairs
• Installations
• Drain Cleaning
• Excellent Rates
• 37 Years Experience
Ed Higginbottom 519-329-1779 eh48@hotmail.ca
Specializing in the... elimination of bed bugs.
CHEMICAL-FREE TREATMENT ~ Larry Hart ~ Pest Control Specialist 519-965-4646 1-855-737-8285 www.sleepagainpestcontrol.com larry@sleepagainpestcontrol.com
Low Hour JD Tractors & Combine in Excellent Condition & Other Well Cared For Farm Machinery Saturday, March 29 at 10:00 am For Stan & Simone Balsam, at 21642 Campbell Road, Coatsworth, N0P 1H0 in Chatham Kent. Farms are rented. No Reserve. Combine: J.D. 9410, 1422 engine hrs, 947 separator hrs, 30.5Lx32 front tires, 16.9Rx26 rear tires, has twin shaft spreader, straw chopper, extra hammers, grain bin exten., serial # H09410x675766, recent checkup at McGrails; J.D. 922 F header, sells separate; good small wheel header wagon; Tractors: J.D. 7800 dsl, 2282 hours, serial # FW7800H011677, mech. front wheel assist; like new 18.4Rx42 rear axle duals & front end weights will sell separate after the 7800; J.D. 6420 dsl, 1255 hours, serial # L06720U345888, mech. front wheel assist; GPS: Case IH Easy guide model 250, sells separate; Tillage: Kongskilde 24’ pull type cult. SBC series; M.F. 24’ hydr. fold 820 wheel disc; Brillion 24’ hydr. fold sprocket packer w/18” wheels; Overuum 6 f. auto reset & hydr. adjustable width plow; 24’ Derynck land leveler; Planting: Case IH 5400 – 15’ mulch till grain drill w/Yetter No till pull cart & Progressive markers; J.D. 7100
SOUTHPOINT SUN
REQUIRED.
EXPERIENCE AN ASSET.
Apply in person to:
Custom Fab. Inc. 5140 Ure Street Oldcastle, ON N0R 1L0 519-737-6631
Nature Fresh Sales is looking to fill multiple warehouse positions: Production Supervisor, Quality Control, Forklift Drivers, Box Maker, and General Labour.
Please submit resume in person at: 4 Seneca Dr. Leamington or by email at: employment@naturefresh.ca
CUSTODIAN WANTED
Wheatley United Church is now accepting applications for part time position of custodian.
Send resume to:
Wheatley United Church Attn: Ministry and Personnel Committee P.O. Box 652 Wheatley ON N0P 2P0 or email: wheatleyunited@bellnet.ca
Closing date: March 25, 2014
Looking for individual who is experienced in Construction, Restoration & Renovations
• Can work independently
• Reliable
• Own transportation
• Available to be on call and work holidays
• References required
• Knowledge of carpentry, drywall & painting
Only those who are qualified will be contacted.
Bring resume to: 60 Wigle Ave., Kingsville
FARM EMPLOYEE
FARM MECHANIC/MACHINERY OPERATOR/SUPERVISOR
Required on large vegetable /cash crop operation. Experience in field operations (planting, spraying etc) and general repairs required. Full time position offered to responsible qualified individual.
Apply in writing only to:
O’NEILLAND FARMS
7807 8th Line R.R.# 3 Chatham, ON N7M 5J3 Or Email: dan@oneillgroup.ca Fax: 519-436-0794
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Hair Stylist Wanted
The Hair Cafe in Leamington is seeking a LICENSED HAIRSTYLIST on a chair rental basis. Please call 519-322-0122 to set up a meeting with Shelby or Mel.
HEALTH CARE AIDEPermanent part-time, shift work. Must be certified, plus CPR and police clearance. Remit resume by fax to 519733-8552 or email to augustinevillas@yahoo.ca. mr12-19
Dog Tags are available at the Municipal Office, 111 Erie Street North, $20.00 each if purchased before March 31st, 2014 or $40.00 each if purchased on or after April 1st, 2014
Information regarding Dog Registration including the Dog Tag Registration Form may be found on Leamingtonʼs website www.leamington.ca under Municipal Services/Corporate Services/Animal Control.
COMING UP
PRIME RIB DINNER - St. John the Evangelist, 60 Erie St. N. Leamington. Thursday, March 20, 6:00 p.m. Tickets $25, available from church office, 519-3263111 or by calling 519-3264042. mr5-19
CHILI NIGHT FOR IANFriday, March 21, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N. Leamington. Cost: by donation; dessert plates $5-$10, drinks $1. Please come out to enjoy some chili, purchase baked goods and support Ian and his family as he battles cancer. mr5-19
1ST ANNUAL SOUTHSHORE Spring Sprint 5k Run, Walk, Wheel & Kids 1k Saturday, May 31st at Leamington Marina. For more info and to register go to www.southshorecs.ca.
$35 early registration and tshirt guarantee. mr19-26
FULL HOT MEALat UMEI Auditorium Sunday, March 23 served at 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m. Mennonite sausage, meatballs, mashed potatoes, salad, buns and dessert. Take-out available. Admission by donation. 614 Mersea Road 6, Leamington, 519-326-7448. mr12-19
THE TENORS - Thursday, May 22 at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Tickets on sale starting March 15. Limited availability. mr12-19
THE ESSEX-KENT BLUEGRASS Oldtime & Folk Association presents the Bluegrass Mountaineers in concert at the Belle River K of C in Emeryville, 1303 County Road 22. Saturday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. Opening Band - Stay Tuned. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 519-776-8716. mr19-26
FOOD PREP/CLEANINGSteady midnights, need Food Safe Handlers certificate. Fax resume to 519733-4173. mr12-19
