An expansion and modernization of the Leamington Library is being planned. And last week town councillors agreed to a report that outlines who is responsible for what, when the update occurs.
The building and property belong to, and are maintained by, the municipality but the operation is handled by the Essex County Library Board.
In his report, Paul Barnable emphasized it is a basic “memorandum of understanding” between the two parties, as detailed planning continues for the modernization. Barnable is the director of Planning and Community Development.
There are no costs outlined.
His report included a diagram of a new layout, more windows, study rooms, storage and other facilities. The last major update to the library was completed in the early 1970s.
Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald called the updating effort a “struggle” for what is a “pillar” in the downtown.
“I would like to stick as close as possible to this” diagram, she told Barnable. She added she didn’t want to see any “diminished service” or just “two rows of books” in the final project. If we don’t get it we should get a refund from the county. MacDonald is former employee at the library.
“It’s time we get this done,” said Councillor John Hammond.
Barnable said that only conceptual designs and discussions have been held between the library board and town officials.
RCMP Musical Ride coming to Leamington
By Pat Bailey
A fair that is older than Canada itself will mark its 170th birthday with a special taste of Canadiana.
This year’s fair promises to take fairgoers on a wild ride - a special ‘musical ride’.
For Leamington District Agricultural Society President Tammy Wiper it’s 10 years in the works but worth every bit of time and energy she has put in.
She grins from ear-toear, so excited, honored and proud to boast about this year’s special guests at the fair in June - the RCMP Musical Ride.
The agricultural society will play host to 32 horses, their riders, tack people, groomsmen and the rest of the entourage June 14-17.
The RCMP Musical Ride is a team of RCMP officers dressed in their signature uniforms, including scarlet tunics and the broad Stetson hat, atop their black horses, performing intricate figures and drills choreographed to music.
It is a spectacle to behold.
And Wiper can’t wait.
She thinks it’s the perfect way to mark one of Ontario’s longest running fairs—with a group symbolic of Canada, dating back to 1874.
She also believes it’s a great inexpensive way for local residents to see the RCMP riders in action.
Wiper said for the mere cost of admission to the fair ($7 for adults, kids 12 and under free), fairgoers will be able to witness this beautifully choreographed performance. She said there will be two performances – one on June 16 and one on June 17.
The groundwork, preparation and welcoming of these ambassadors of
goodwill might be overwhelming for some, but Wiper welcomes the challenge.
She may not have a large team, but her core group of 22 board members are up to the task. Wiper said she’s got a hardworking group willing to help out in any way they can.
She said, in her case, the tenth time was definitely the charm.
Wiper said since becoming president 10 years ago she has tried every year to lure the group to Leamington. Each year she received a similarly disappointing email that Leamington just didn’t fit into their tour plans.
In fact, it’s been 17 years since the RCMP Musical Ride performed in Leamington. The team graced the fairgrounds in 2000, cohosted by the agricultural society and Leamington Kinsmen.
This year’s affirmative email elicited a rather childlike response from Wiper and her helper Jen Robinson.
“We were jumping for
joy,” she laughed, “like two little kids.”
Since her initial reaction, Wiper has been busy hosting Marc Dureau, tour organizer, to make sure the group is prepared to host such a major event.
Wiper said officials were impressed with the Leamington facility and the group’s presentation.
Fortunately, as hosts of Standardbred racing, Wiper said many of the requirements are already in place but admits she will be looking for volunteers come spring.
“There’s a lot of work involved,” she admitted, “but it’s so worth it.”
“We are just thrilled,” she added, “to be able to present something so historical and so Canadian.”
Plans are still in the works,
but Wiper said there is definitely one group she wants to invite as her VIPs—local veterans.
“This is something they would like to see,” said Wiper, “and it’s the least we can do to honour those who have sacrificed so much for us.”
She’s also sending out an open invitation to residents from throughout Essex County to make the trip to Leamington to witness this spectacular equestrian display.
This year’s fair will take place June 15, 16 and 17 and promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Wiper said the barns will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., those same days, for fairgoers to tour.
Leamington District Agricultural Society President Tammy Wiper shows off a piece of memorabilia from the RCMP Musical Ride’s last performance in Leamington in 2000. (SUN Photo)
Enchanted Tea Party Raises Funds For Community Programs
Leamington Fire Services responded to a call for assistance in the 500 block of Bruner Road on
March 2 at approximately 4:45 p.m. Crews arrived on scene to widespread fire in the first and second floors. The single-family house displaced 12 children and two adults, all unharmed. The Salvation Army was on scene to to provide shelter and immediate needs. Damage was es-
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RIB’S RAMBLINGS
Mark Ribble
57 is just a number, isn’t it?
Old age has its pros and cons, I guess.
As I type this column, I’m turning 57. We can’t help but reflect back on our lives at least once a year.
We’ve been discussing at home, my need for one of those plastic daily pill dispensers. I’ve stubbornly resisted up until now
After all, I only take two pills a day. How hard can that be?
Well, apparently it’s harder than I thought.
I quite often grab my blood pressure pill around supper time and go to take it, only to realize I had already taken it at lunch time. Or did I?
So Deb’s solution is for me to get one of those plastic things with the days marked off.
In my mind, this marks the throwing in of the towel on the whole old age thing. I suppose next I’ll be fitted for one of those scooters or a pair of compression socks.
Old age is finally catching up.
People often comment to me about this column and they wonder how I can remember all those things from my childhood. Little do they know, I have trouble remembering whether I took my daily pills or not.
In my defence, I’ve never been a pill taker. Up until last fall I wasn’t taking any daily medication, other than a probiotic that I also forget to take most of the time.
Now, the doctor has me on the daily regimen of cholesterol and blood pressure meds. If they had a pill for hair growth, I’m sure my memory would improve immensely I find it ironic that I can’t seem to grow any hair on my scalp but my ears and nostrils seem to be fertile ground.
I wonder when that process takes place. You know, the point in your life when the hair on your head gets thinner, but the hair in other places seems to grow like a fertilized patch of alfalfa.
I’ve even noticed accelerated growth on the tops of my toes. What’s with that nonsense?
To combat the aging process, we can try all sorts of creams and solutions but in the end, we all give in to the inevitable.
LET’S WINE TOGETHER
We’ve recently started the Keto diet, which is basically the elimination of carbs. So far, we’re doing pretty well with it, although I haven’t followed as well as Deb has. We’ve both shed a few pounds over the past two weeks of eating mostly meat and green vegetables. I do miss my toast in the morning and my weekly Big Mac, but I’m getting used to it.
The bonus is that I’m allowed to eat fried pork rinds in place of potato chips.
As a kid, these were one of my favourites. As I grew older, they seemed to disappear from the market, but they’re making quite a comeback now.
I miss potatoes and pasta, but I must admit I feel better without them. A lot of my indigestion issues have completely gone away so there must be something to it.
We found ourselves in the organic and natural aisle at the grocery store the other day. In the past, I’ve whizzed by that section, smirking at the hippies who shop there, thinking I’d never pay $10 for a bag of coconut flour.
Well, I’m almost at that point, although I’ve resisted the coconut flour so far.
So time will tell. Spring is almost upon us and we can get outside and exercise a little. After missing all of my fall floor hockey season and most of my ice hockey season this year, I’m ready to get moving.
The Netflix diet we were on just wasn’t cutting it, although my thumb is stronger than ever from all of the workouts with the remote.
All is not lost. As I turn the page and get one step closer to a monthly government cheque, I can be thankful for many things.
We have four beautiful grandchildren and our health. Two of them are starting school next fall, which boggles my mind.
I can also be thankful that I made it this far. So many friends and family members didn’t see 57, so I can consider myself lucky I guess.
As I reach for my pills tonight and stop to tweeze the hair out of my ears, I can grab the remote knowing that the scooter is probably a ways off, and maybe by the time I get to that point, they’ll have a new contraption to get me around.
The latest on cork stoppers
As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of Spring and finally knowing what effect this winter’s at times harsh weather has had on the region’s vines, here’s something else to look forward to: the Helix closure. No longer, it seems, will we have to decide between a cork and a screw-top (Stelvin closure).
Thanks to a partnership between Portugal-based Amorim, the world’s largest manufacturer of cork stoppers, and Switzerland-based Owens-Illinois, the world’s largest manufacturer of glass containers, the Helix closure is an “ergonomically designed” cork, like the ones you find in a bottle of Champagne, Prosecco or sparkling wine, but with a twist – literally. The neck of the bottle has ridges and the cork has grooves so you actually unscrew the cork and still get the satisfaction of hearing that “pop” as the cork comes out of the bottle.
Two immediate advantages here are 1) you no longer need a corkscrew to remove the
cork from a bottle of wine, and 2) you can reseal the bottle just as easily and effectively as you would with a Stelvin closure.
According to their website, wineries can switch over to the Helix closure with “a minor adjustment” to their existing bottling lines. They also claim that after four years of research and development, their testing shows “no alteration in terms of taste, aroma or colour” to the wine bottled with this new closure. Their market research in China, the UK and USA was met with an “overwhelmingly positive response”.
The design and re-usability of both the bottle and the cork also make for a long-term use for the bottle instead of returning or recycling, and the cork can be removed and reinserted countless times, so you now have an elegant-looking corked bottle to use for your homemade vinegars or olive oils or just to serve water at your table.
Please help keep this column current and relevant. Let me know what you would like to hear about and submit your questions to me at csfdanner@gmail.com or on Twitter @ gr8grapz.
Carmen Danner
PC Leadership Candidate Stops in Kingsville
PC party leadership candidate Christine Elliott was in Kingsville at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on a very snowy and windy Thursday evening, March 1. Elliott attracted approximately 150 supporters who heard her plea to voters to not elect another Liberal government. “We [Ontario] cannot afford another four years of the Wynne Liberals,” said Elliott. Elliott is running for the PC leadership after Patrick Brown stepped down. She is in competition to lead the PCs in the June 7, 2018 Provincial Election with Doug Ford, Carolyn Mulroney and Tanya Granic. Elliott heard questions from the crowd about hydro rates, education and health care. The new PC leader will be announced March 1. Candiates Ford and Mulroney were also in the Leamington area over the weekend. (SUN Photo)
Correction
A notice in the Wednesday, Feb. 28 edition of The Southpoint Sun corrected the date for the Blue Bayou Band’s upcoming performance at The Olde Walkerville Theatre in Windsor as Friday, March 16. However, the phone number provided for the theatre was listed incorrectly. For tickets, The Olde Walkerville Theatre can be contacted at 519-2532929.
letters to the editor
Blood recipient grateful to donors who help give life to so many others
Editor:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Kettle family featured in the Feb. 28th edition of the Southpoint Sun (Mar. 7 edition of the Wheatley Journal), and all the other donors who take the time to give life to so many others.
I was diagnosed with cancer of the bone marrow in January of 2013 and have received transfusions almost ever since.
In 2013 my youngest son and his wife had a beautiful baby boy, and a year later were blessed again with another beautiful boy. I never would have experienced the joy of knowing and loving these children without the sacrifice you have made. So, I feel that it is important for all of you who donate blood to know that your blood is used not only in certain procedures and accident
recovery, but in countless numbers of others, like me, who would never have the opportunity to experience a once in a lifetime event and continuing pleasure in family and friends.
The heroes in this world are not the great public fig-
ures, but people like you and other healthcare professionals and volunteers who go beyond their everyday requirements to make other people’s lives possible. We cannot thank you enough.
– Larry Roberts, Leamington
June 7, 2018.
WSO, observatory to present “A Night of Music and Migration”
By Bryan Jessop
With spring fast approaching, support for a Pelee Islandbased outdoor education program is music to the ears of budding birding enthusiasts.
The Pelee Island Bird Observatory, in conjunction with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, will present “A Night of Music and Migration” at Windsor’s Capitol Theatre Saturday, March 24 as a fundraiser for PIBO’s Education Program. The one-hour performance of live music will, as the event’s name suggests, be based on a theme of birds and migration. The all-ages, family event will begin at 7 p.m. with tickets now on sale at $13 apiece plus a fee of $1.20. Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite, with a link offered through the PIBO website www.pibo.ca. From the main page, click “New spring event” near the bottom and then select the direct Eventbrite link in green text at the lower left section of that page. On the Eventbrite page, click “Tickets” on the green bar toward the right side of the screen.
“We were looking for something different in terms of fundraising. This is an event that will be a fun night for the entire family.”
— Sarah Keating
The Capitol Theatre — at 121 University Ave. West — offers a seating capacity of 600, with 488 tickets remaining for A Night of Music and Migration as of February 21. Any tickets remaining will be available for purchase on site, with snacks and beverages available at the theatre’s concession area.
The Pelee Island Bird Observatory was launched in 2003 and achieved non-profit status a year later. In 2005, it be-
LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, March 7, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New donors & walk-ins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App.
ESSEX COUNTY BR. OF THE ONT. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETS Monday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Windsor Public Library, lower level, 850 Ouellette Ave. Speaker: Debra Honor. Topic: Newspaper Websites for Genealogy. There are plenty of newspaper websites providing a wealth of information for genealogists to add to their family stories. Everyone welcome. More info: essex.ogs. on.ca
THE CONCORDIA CHOIR from Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Michigan will be performing at First Lutheran Church, 27 Spruce St., Kingsville on Wednesday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. The Choir, with guest artist, mezzosporano Kristen Clark will present Aaron Coplands expansive in the beginning recounting the Creation from the book of Genesis. A free-will offering will be taken during the intermission for the choir to help offset travel expenses.
THE ESSEX-KENT BLUEGRASS, OLDTIME & FOLK MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THE EDGAR LOUDERMILK BAND. Featuring Jeff Autry (from Georgia) in concert at St. Simon & St. Jude Parish Hall, 267 Meunier St., Belle River. Saturday March 17 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $20 advance; $25 at the door. Opening Band – Essex County Ramblers. Ticket Coordinator: Stan Sullivan, Kingsville ~ 519-733-2934 stansull@gmail.com.
HEROES & VILLAINS - MARCH BREAK PROGRAM FOR KIDS, from Saturday, March 10 to Saturday, March 17 at Wheatley Library (during open hours). Will you dust off your superhero cape or your evil laugh? Will you break out your superhero moves or hatch an evil plan? The choice is yours! Drop in at the library for fun superhero or villain activities.
came a member of the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network, which provides data to PIBO and other observatories across Canada. The Pelee Island Bird Observatory’s education program was re-launched in 2016 following in-class presentations to more than 600 Essex County students focusing on birds and their migration patterns and schedules in 2010.
The program was brought back through the Species at Risk Act and throughout 2017 offered presentations to 5,500 students from across Windsor and Essex County. Leamington schools treated to the free 60-to-90-minute presentations have included Gore Hill Public Elementary School and Leamington District Secondary School.
Through the PIBO education program, students are permitted to touch, feel and observe bird replicas close up while taking turns using binoculars provided by the observatory. Because the program’s services are offered to local schools free of charge, fundraising initiatives such as A Night of Music and Migration are required to offset equipment and operating costs.
“It’s very hands on,” explained PIBO education coordinator Sarah Keating, who runs the education program singlehandedly. “It’s a very comprehensive program with lessons students can learn from to make positive environmental changes such as planting native vegetation.”
Keating came up with the idea for A Night of Music and Migration about a year ago after attending a Windsor Symphony Orchestra performance in person. After mentioning the concept to PIBO, the WSO was approached with the suggestion of a fundraiser for the education program.
“I just went to the symphony one night and I thought ‘this is so cool — it would be great to join them (PIBO and the WSO) together’,” Keating explained. “We were looking for
something different in terms of fundraising. This is an event that will be a fun night for the entire family.”
UNIQUE WORKSHOP organized by Arts Society of Kingsville, Wednesday, March 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Lane, with woodworking artist Dan Dumont. Learn how to make your own wooden pen on a lathe. Register ASAP in person at the arena or by calling 519-7332123. Cost: $30 to cover materials.
MY HOME, MY CHOICE 2018. Wednesday, March 21 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Atonement Family Centre, 2940 Forest Glade Drive, Windsor. An event for people, families, friends, and professionalsanyone interested in learning what people living with disabilities have done to create affordable, accessible, individualized home options and everyday life after high school. Register by emailinfo@windsoressexfamnet.ca or call 519519-974-1008 by March 16th.
Community CALENDAR
COFFEE BREAK – ALL ARE WELCOME at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Delicious coffee, tea and goodies are served. Participate in or cheer on games of shuffleboard or table games. There is a time of Q&A with Pastor Mike or Pastor Jason. It’s a great time of fellowship and an opportunity to meet new people.
RUMMAGE SALE at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., on Friday, April 20 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 21 from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.
MATHEMATICS TUTORING For Gr. 6-8 on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in a classroom situation at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington. Class will be led by retired teacher David Kolotylo who specialized in mathematics. No charge. 10 students maximum per class. Registration required. Individual tutoring available upon request. Students must bring their math notebooks, pens, pencils. For more information call Pastor Ruth Boehm at 519-326-6391.
FISH DINNERS BEING SERVED every Friday from until March 23 at St. Michael’s Church, corner of John and Elliott St. in Leamington. Serving 4-7 p.m. Meal includes fish, baked potato, coleslaw, homemade desserts, beverage. Adults $12, children under 12 $5.
Wheatley Horticultural Society Meeting on Wednesday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. upstairs at the Wheatley Legion. Everyone welcome. Memberships available.
LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, April 4, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New donors & walk-ins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) / www. blood.ca / GiveBlood App.
ANNUAL SPRING FLING COMEDY/VARIETY
SHOW. Olinda-Ruthven United Church, 1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven. Sunday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets sold at the door $10/person or $25/ family. Call 519-567-4819 for more information. All proceeds to go GessTwood Church Camp.
ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. MEETS Saturday, April 21 at 9:00 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34, Ruthven. Meet with lots of knowledgeable Martin People who are very willing to share their experience and help with questions regarding all aspects of Purple Martins. All are welcome. Info: Paul 519-738-3476.
BOXERCISE FOR PARKINSON’S. Free class for Parkinson’s patients. Now accepting registration. Open to residents of Essex County. Call Andre 519-551-0539.
MATHEMATICS TUTORING FOR GR. 6-8 will be held Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in a classroom situation. The class will be led by retired teacher David Kolotylo who specialized in mathematics. No charge. 10 students maximum per class. Registration required. Individual tutoring available upon request. Students must bring their math notebooks, pens, pencils. For more information call 519-326-3111 and leave a message for Deacon Deborah.
CAREER CLOTHING IS AVAILABLE at St. John Anglican Church Angel Cupboard for anyone who requires professional clothing to attend job interviews or for starting a new position. Call 519-3263111 and leave a message for Charlotte to set up an appointment.
T.O.P.S. - TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY - a support group that meets every Tuesday evening at Faith Everlasting Church, 587 Hwy. 77, Leamington. Weigh In 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free.
ADDICTION RECOVERY GROUPS now running at St. John the Evangelist, Erie Street. Mondays at 6:30 p.m. - Westover After Care. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. - SMART Recovery. Fridays at 7:00 p.m. - Cocaine Anonymous.
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
WHEATLEY HERITAGE SOCIETY is open Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For appointments other than normal hours contact Heather Vannieuweneburg at 226-248-0382 or e-mail wheatleyheritage@gmail.com.
ADDICTION RECOVERY: Family Education and Support Program: call 519-990-2530.
THE SALVATION ARMY LEAMINGTON CC YOUTH DROP-IN CENTRE open every Tuesdsay, 6:008:00 p.m. at the church, 88 Setterington St. The centre provides a safe supervised location and use of our computer lab, movies, videogames or table tennis etc. For more info contact us at 519326-4901.
Gore Hill Public School students get a close up view of egg replicas typical of different bird species during a visit from the Pelee Island Bird Observatory education program in April of 2017. In support of the PIBO education program, the Windsor Symphony Orchestra will present A Night of Music and Migration at the Windsor Capitol Theatre Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m.
Duane McDonald
Duane “Shorty” McDonald, 83 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Erie Shores Hospice.
Beloved husband of Elsie McDonald (nee Hedges). Loving father of Dennis and Teresa McDonald, Pam and Rob Aguiar. Cherished Grandpa of Jennifer, David, Cailynn, Eric, Mitchell. Son of the late Frank and Dorothy McDonald. Dear brother of the late Wilda and the late Robert Leeming, the late Ray and Elaine McDonald, the late Marion and the late Jack Sykes, Melvin and Pat McDonald, the late Stanley and Irene McDonald, Darlene Murray, Caroline “Jo” and Bob Graff. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Shorty retired from H.J. Heinz Co. after 38 years of dedicated service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. His hobbies included carpentry and woodworking.
A special thank you to the staff and volunteers of Erie Shores Hospice for the care and compassion shown to the family.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).
Memorial Service celebrating Shorty’s life was held from the funeral home on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Rev. Olav Kitchen officiated. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
Share words of condolence or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Wilma Lunenborg
Wilma Lunenborg (Wiep), 87, of Leamington, Ontario. With her family by her side and buoyed by the warm thoughts of her friends at the Leamington Mennonite Home, Mom took God’s hand and was led home on March 4, 2018.
Born May 11, 1930 in Engwierum, Friesland, the Netherlands, she is predeceased by her parents Pier and Martje Wielenga. Held dear for 33 years by her late husband Bruin Lunenborg (1923-1993). Cherished by her daughters Martha and her husband Patrick Laporte of Leamington, and Jeanette Lunenborg of Port Perry. Devoted Oma of Nicole Laporte. An unfailing source of treats for her furry family members Phin, Bruno, Suri and Blaze. She will be fondly remembered by her cousin and long timefriend William VanWieren of London.
Wilma was the youngest of four girls: Geert and Renze Dijkstra, Siem and Galen v.d. Kooi and Frouk and Willem Stuursma, Frouk, nieces and nephews continue to reside in the Netherlands.
Wilma immigrated to Canada in 1960. She resided in London, Ontario and was, along with her family, a member of the Dutch Christian Reformed community, including the First Christian Reformed Church (now Talbot Street Church). She moved to Leamington in 2009. Her nurturing and compassionate nature was evident in her affection for and respectful care of individuals with disabilities, children and the elderly.
Many thanks to the Administration and to all of the Staff of the Leamington Mennonite Home for your kind and attentive care, and to our friends on the 1st floor of the Long Term Care Home for your love and laughter. Together we made what sometimes seemed impossible, possible.
Visitation will occur in the Chapel at the Leamington Mennonite Home on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Afterwards, her girls will follow their Mom east down the 401 to the A. Millard George Funeral Home in London, her hometown of almost 50 years. A second gathering of family and friends will occur there on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery will follow.
Gifts in Wilma’s memory can be made to the Leamington Mennonite Home or the Alzheimer Society of Ontario.
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Helen Lightfoot
Helen Lightfoot, 96 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Sun Parlor Home after a full life.
Beloved wife of the late Joe Lightfoot (1992) (Lakeside Jersey Dairy). Loving mother of Will Lightfoot, David and wife Marlen Lightfoot. Cherished Granny of Wesley, Jessica, Zachary, Spencer Lightfoot. GreatGranny of Willow, Scarlett, Keira, Peyton and the late Leo.
Helen was involved with the Leamington Hospital Auxiliary and was a member of St. John’s Anglican Church. She loved to golf and curl in her younger days. In her later years she loved painting and traveling.
A special thank you to the staff of Sun Parlor Home for the care and compassion shown to her.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. A private burial followed.
Memorial donations made to the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary would be appreciated. Share words of comfort or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Clifford Barclay
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Clifford Mark Barclay, formerly of Wheatley. Born September 13, 1948 in Windsor to the late Norman and Florence (Green) Barclay. Passed of complications leading to cardiac arrest on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington.
Cliff dedicated his life to the community and Scouts Canada for over 30 years. He made a difference to many through his community service.
Cliff was predeceased by his loving wife Donna Jean (Haskell) in 2016. He leaves to mourn, his children Dennis (Kori-Ann) of Valleyview, Alberta, and Crystal (Joe) and Shawn, all of Leamington. Cherished Papa of Ashley, Dustin, Tyler, Griffin and Remington. Great-Papa to Brooklyn and Alec. Predeceased by a sister Jeanette Seweryn and a brother Allen Barclay. Also survived by a brother-in-law Al (Sue) Haskell, and uncle to Jeff and Phil Seweryn, Brian and Chris Haskell.
Visiting at the Hammond Funeral Home, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley (519-825-7741) on Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service held from the funeral home on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Olav Kitchen officiating. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Wheatley.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Southwest Outdoors Club (swoc.ca) or Erie Shores Hospice (eshfoundation.ca).
Online condolences can be shared at www.hammondfuneralhome.ca
William Frederick
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of William Frederick on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the age of 92.
Beloved husband of Dolores Anne (née Martin) for 65 years. Dearly loved father of Randolph (Lilli), Chris, and Bradley (Katherine). Grandfather of Mallory (Darrell), Marlene (Taylor), Kori, LaSan, Myles and Taylor. Greatgrandfather of Bradley, Arya, Alice and Isla. Brother of the late Dennis (Charlotte) Frederick, Peter Frederick, Stephen (late Vera) Frederick, and Rose (Harry) Klassen. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.
William was an anchor for his sons and set an example for all of us to follow. With Dolores at his side, they sacrificed and worked endlessly to provide their family with a better life. We will miss him tremendously. Although today our hearts ache, his memory will continue to bind his family together.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date for close family members.
The family would like to thank the staff of Bayshore HealthCare and the doctors and nurses at Erie Shores HealthCare for their kindness, care and compassion. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).
www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Florence McLenon
December 4, 1925 - March 4, 2018
Florence McLenon (nee Hyatt). Loving wife of late Frank. Beloved mother of Donald (Patricia), Ruth Procopio, Patsy McLenon and Terry.
Cherished grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Sister of Ella Mallot, Hazel Hyatt, and predeceased by siblings Grace Hyatt, Mildred, Rita, Ray and Roy.
Florence was a kind and caring woman who enjoyed reading and attending The Salvation Army Church.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service to celebrate Florence’s life will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Donations may be made to The Salvation Army Church.
Online condolences or charitable contributions may be made at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Man rescued from ice
On February 27 at approximately 6:30 p.m. the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an emergency on Lake Erie near Point Pelee Drive in Leamington.
Two women who had stopped the car to take a picture of the sunset heard a male calling for help. They contacted 911 advising that someone had fallen through the ice approximately 30 feet from shore and was struggling in the water. The man was able to get out of the water and crawl, but was unable to walk. Leamington Fire Services and Essex Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) attended. The 58-year-old Leamington man was assisted to shore by the first arriving OPP officer and transported to hospital as a precaution for the treatment of hyperthermia.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, you are inspired and ready to take on the world. Make the time to thank the people who spurred your motivation, then get moving toward your goals.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, your positive outlook can help not only you, but also others. Where some people only see problems, you see all the possibilities lying ahead of you.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, everyday things seem magical to you this week. This may be because you’re looking at the world through the haze of happiness spurred on by new love.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, you have been biding your time, but the moment to take a calculated risk has finally arrived. Since you have done some thorough research, it should be smooth sailing.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Transparency is your middle name this week, Leo. Others know just what is going on in your life and in your head. This may encourage others to be more open.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, since you don’t want to be misunderstood in any way, you need to be very careful in how you express your thoughts this week. Clarify details, if necessary.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Chances for success in all areas of your life are magnified by your innovative spirit, Libra. Keep the good ideas flowing and bring others into your future plans.
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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Confidence is on the rise, Scorpio, and that may lead you to take a few risks. There may be great gains to be had, or not much change. However, it can be worthwhile to try.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Intentions aimed at distant goals may keep you busy in the long run, Sagittarius, but this week direct your focus to items that will provide the most immediate results.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, you have enough sense to balance your imagination with reality. Take your clever ideas and figure out a practical way to make them work.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, although the destination is in view, you have not yet developed a plan to get there. Be sure you include integrity in your decisions and skip shortcuts.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, conformity is certainly not your thing. But at some point this week, you’ll need to go with the flow. Find a way to make it your own.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
MARCH 4
Draymond Green, Athlete (28)
MARCH 5
Eva Mendes, Actress (44)
MARCH 6
Connie Britton, Actress (51)
MARCH 7
Bryan Cranston, Actor (62)
MARCH 8
Brooke Butler, Singer (15)
MARCH 9
Brittany Snow, Actress (32)
MARCH 10
Carrie Underwood, Singer (35)
Birthday Bash this Saturday
With 7 wins Dawn Lorondeau, April Simpson and Larry Evoy led the 23 players who shot Fun Darts on February 23. Velma Hope and Steve Clements, with 4 wins, tied with Arnold Seili, Patricia Suy and Steve Acott. Three teams tied with 3 wins – Carol Balestrieri, Gord Crook and Kim Bruner – Julie Reid, Mike Simpson and Nikole Clements –Erika Simpson, Ian Bruner and Mary Robinson. Also tied, with 2 wins were Rosemary Duquette, Debbie Seili and Jim McClellan – Mabel McKee, Marcel Chittle and Skylar Robinson. Ladies doubling out were Dawn, April, Carol, Mary, Patricia and Julie.
Join the Fun Darts players starting at 7:30 p.m. every Friday.
Legion members were happy to have Shanna Fischer, representing Skate Wheatley, and Thomas Grubb, representing the Wheatley Sharks, on hand on Saturday to receive cheques from the Legion. There is also a cheque for 1st Wheatley Scouts. This was possible from the proceeds of the Christmas Cash Draw. Thank you to all who supported our efforts to support the youth in the community.
Jim Quick and June Epplett won twice at the Meat Draws that were run by Gerry Soulliere on February 24. The other winners were Dawn Lorondeau, Karen Robertson, Nancy Harris, Nikole Clements, Brian Brockman, Hilda Tuffin and Tracy Sample. Kim Quick won the 50/50 draw.
On Saturday, March 3, Wheatley Legion Br. 324 presented cheques for $387 each to Skate Wheatley and the Wheatley Omstead Sharks. A cheque will also be presented to 1st Wheatley Scouts at a later date. The donated funds are from the proceeds of the Legion’s Christmas Cash Draw.
From left: Mallery Fischer and Shanna Fischer representing Skate Wheatley, Thomas Grubb of the Wheatley Omstead Sharks, and Wheatley Legion president Bill Robertson.
the Meat Draws. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m.
The monthly Birthday Bash will be held this Saturday featuring entertainment by “Mississippi Mud” starting at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to celebrate with those who have March birthdays.
On Wednesdays, starting March 14, Sue will provide a hot meal of soup or chili starting at noon while supplies last. Enjoy a bowl of the day’s fare with a bun for only $5. A great deal – Sue is a great cook! Coming up… March 17
– the Turk ’n Beaup St. Paddy’s Day celebration with lots of extra prizes, Pipe Band music, followed by a bowl of stew… also on March 17 the Mojo Wailers will entertain starting at 7 p.m.… March 24 Karaoke… March 30 the annual Good Friday Fish Fry… March 31 the 2nd Annual Rick Pickle Memorial Dart Tournament. Sign up on the bulletin board. How would you like to be part of an organization that sponsors in-house sports in
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Jan Watson
its own clubhouse, supports the elderly and the youth in the community, and donates to many other charitable organizations – all while promoting remembrance of Canada’s veterans? Interested? Join the Royal Canadian Legion. It is not just a club – it’s a Canadian institution. Drop in and pick up an application.
The Bank Theatre is a TOP 5 finalist for the ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT – BEST LIVE MUSIC SPACE (LESS THAN 1,000 SEATS) Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island award! Vote for The Bank Theatre online at www. bestofwindsoressex.ca until March 11 - one vote per email address.
“SHOW
THE LOVE”
A double compilation CD produced by Quantum Sound Productions to raise awareness and funds for The Bank Theatre. Featuring local musicians performing original songs including Mayor John Paterson, Francine Honey, Dale Butler and 20 more! Your CD purchase doubles with the matching fund campaign! Own your copy for just $20 by contacting banktheatre@gmail.com or available at Leamington Home Hardware (Oak St), Counter Effects, Leamington Art Gallery, Bradt’s Butcher Block, Municipality of Leamington.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Dale’s Friday Coffee House - March 23, April 27, May 25. Offsite Knox Hall - Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Doors 6:30 pm. Show 7:00 pm. Love, Sex, And The IRS - Opening Night Wednesday, April 11 - 7:30 pm. Thursday, April 12 & Friday, April 13 - 7:30 pm. Saturday, April 14 - 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm. Sunday, April 15 - 2:00 pm. OFFSITE - Leamington United Church Hall , 9 John St., Leamington. Tickets $20 Available at Wharram’s Jewellers, Counter Effects, and online.
THE BANK THEATRE MATCHING FUND CAMPAIGN
The Municipality of Leamington will match dollar for dollar, all private and corporate donations until April 23, 2018 up to $400,000. Naming rights, seat sponsorship, individual and corporate giving options and more information is available on our website. Thank you for your support! To learn more visit our sponsorship pages on our website at www.banktheatre.com. THANK YOU - Media Sponsors: Southpoint Sun, Southpoint Printing, Blackburn RadioWindsor’s Country 95.9/92.7, YourTV Windsor.
RENOVATIONS
During renovations at The Bank Theatre upcoming events will be held at offsite locations. Visit our website for updates. www.banktheatre.com
IN MEMORIAM
IT’S A GIRL!!
EVERLY ANNIE JANE HOWE
Born February 17, 2018
2:21 a.m. • 20.5 inches long • 8 lbs. 13 oz.
Proud parents Craig & Jami-Lee and big brother Dougie
IN MEMORIAM
Ted Bradford
August 3, 1940 - March 11, 2013
In Memory of “Teddy The Bear”
Not far from our thoughts, Forever in our hearts, Sadly Missed and never forgotten. Your loving family Rosemary, Dawn (late Kevin), Kim (Nando), Maghen, McKinnon and Chelsea
“See you later”
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of a great husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather
who passed away two years ago on March 9, 2016
A golden heart stopped beating, Your gentle hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. What you suffered, you told but few, You didn't deserve what you went through.
Each day we pray and dearly hope, That God will give us strength to cope. Your memory is a keepsake, With which we'll never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.
Always remembered and sadly missed by wife Betty, son and daughter-in-law Brad and Deb, grandchildren Matthew and Becky, Adam, Chad and Chelsea, Chelsea and Jason, and Jaret, and great-granddaughters Ashlyn and Kylie.
In loving memory of our Mom
Who peacefully left us March 6, 2013
As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are near.
Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear.
Your Family
Chilifest draws hundreds
By Bryan Jessop
Whether in search of a lunch with some spice to it or something a little more on the mild side, Chilifest customers have again joined forces in support of a good cause.
The month of February 2018 ended on a flavourful note for 460 guests from throughout Leamington and surrounding areas, as the Leamington Portuguese Club again stepped up as hosts of the yearly fundraiser. Once the last tables had been cleared, a sum of more than $10,000 had been raised.
IN MEMORIAM
EVAN
WIGFIELD
In loving memory of my husband, father and grandfather who passed away March 9, 2007.
SILENT TEAR
Each night we shed a tear
As we speak to you in prayer
To let you know we love you
And just how much we care. Take our million tear drops Wrap them up in love
Then ask the wind to carry them
To you in heaven above.
I miss you and I will love you forever. Your loving wife Betty, daughters Donna & Joan and families. IN
For about the past decade, proceeds have been directed towards the South Essex Community Council’s transportation services. Although the SECC replaced both of its accessibility buses within the past few months, the capital reserve it has set aside to purchase them is consistently in need of being replenished.
“When you’re driving to Windsor and back every day plus all over the Leamington region and the surrounding county, the kilometres add up very quickly,” explained SECC executive director Carolyn Warkentin, who explained that the non-profit organization’s goal is to replace the two buses an average of once every five years. “The funding from Chilifest is critical for us.”
March 7, 1920 - February 11, 2007
March 7, 1924 - January 2, 2018
Happy Birthday on your birthdays.
Loved Forever, Marilyn & Doug, Morris & Kathy, and Families
“Our community gets behind us 100 per cent with events like Chilifest.” — Carolyn Warkentin
While one SECC bus is paid for through Chilifest proceeds and the support of municipalities that benefit from their services — Leamington, Kingsville and ChathamKent — the other is funded by the Local Health Integrated Network, which ranks several agencies for financial assistance on a list based on current priority. Their fleet also consists of two commuter vans.
“What’s unique for us is that other organizations that use LHIN funding operate without other supporters,” Warkentin added. “We’re very fortunate that way. Our community gets behind us 100 per cent with events like Chilifest.”
Most of the staff members on the SECC’s main committee contribute in some way as volunteers for Chilifest as well as the other two annual charity events chaired by John Woelk — the Soup and Salad fundraiser in support of the Canadian Cancer Society and the Poor Boy Luncheon for Toys For Tots and the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners. The Poor Boy Luncheon is held on the second Wednesday of September each year at The Roma Club while the Soup and Salad fundraiser takes place at The Portuguese Club on the last Wednesday of November.
In total, Chilifest recruits more than 100 volunteers each year, including about 60 ladlers who sign up for one, two or all three shifts for the two-and-a-half hour event. Others arrive at The Portuguese Club the day before or early on the day of to help set up for the flow of hundreds of customers. This year’s edition included the offerings of restaurants, businesses, service clubs and church groups from across the Wheatley to Kingsville corridor, with soup selections being a new feature.
“Some people say that they don’t really have a stomach for chili, and we wanted more couples to be able to join us,” explained Woelk.
The gathering was also complemented by an array of desserts, veggies and beverages.
Funding for Chilifest comes primarily through admission ticket sales — $8 in advance or $10 at the door — as well as a table full of about 50 raffle prizes donated by local businesses also from Wheatley, Leamington and Kingsville regions. Also showing their support in help-
ing offset the event’s costs was a list of gold ($500), silver ($250) and bronze ($100) sponsors. Mix 96.7, Leamington GM, Windsor’s Country 95.9/92.7, Paul Davis Restorations and CUPE Local 4523 offered gold sponsorships while another 28 groups from across the county contributed with either silver or bronze sponsorships.
Matt Dick of the Sun Parlour Community Curling Club pours a cup of chili for a customer during the annual Chilifest at the Leamington Portuguese Club Wednesday, Feb. 28. The event offered 29 varieties of chili and five different soups in support of the South Essex Community Council’s transportation program.
Rain Regents win Ontario-wide robotics event
By Bryan Jessop
A team of robotics students from Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School has a lot to celebrate.
The group of seven local students is moving on to the next level of competition for the third time this school season, having recently won the third annual Ontario Innovation Celebration. Previously, the team started the voluntary involvement in competitive robotics by accepting accolades in the FIRST Lego League (FLL) regional event at St. Clair College in Windsor. In doing so, they advanced to the FLL’s Western Provincials along with fellow CCMS team M.I.S.T.-ery Solvers on Sunday, Jan. 28 at the University of Waterloo.
At the Ontario West competition, the local group again presented their innovation — dubbed “The Bird Spa” — to panels of judges in hopes of being one of seven teams to move on to the Ontario Innovation Celebration at Seneca College in Markham, Ont. The Rain Regents were selected as one of those seven teams, joining another seven successful entries from Ontario East and four ‘wild card’ groups to compete in the Ontario Innovation Celebration. The final level of national competition dealt entirely with the innovation category, requiring entries to modify the research behind their products and introduce business models with webinars. Held over the February 24-25 weekend, the OIC required each of the 18 qualifying teams to make a presentation and go through a question and answer process before a panel of three judges before later doing the same before a pair of different judges. Between presentations, each group had a booth set up with their prototype based around an informative display with more formal presentations.
“I still have the same amount of excitement and energy that I had on the first day of being part of this team.”
— Lucas Maklouf
The CCCMS team emerged as the overall winner, with a fellow Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board entry from Holy Names Elementary in Essex earning the Implementation Award. By taking top honours, The Rain Regents have become one of 200-plus teams from around the world that will vie for one of 20 spots in the Global Innovation Competition to be held in California’s Silicon Valley from June 19 to 21 this year.
“It (the OIC) was stressful near the end, but we managed to stay strong and as a result, we learned many new things, not to mention the countless moments of fun we experienced during this competition and throughout the season,”
said team member Ian Waechter. “We all hope to move forward to the World Innovation Competition in California.”
As part of their efforts to qualify for the Global Innovation Competition, teams will be required to produce a ‘proof of concept’ version of their devices. The Rain Regents are currently working on the fourth version of a Bird Spa prototype, having already calculated ideal motor and battery sizes for the device. The production process will be one of the factors considered by judges before the 20 successful candidates are chosen.
“It sounds like quite a process, but they (the Rain Regents) know what to do to develop their product,” explained CCCMS teacher David Kostanjevec, who is coaching the team along with Rima Mastronardi and Ida Ricci-Minaudo. “They’ve taken it to a very professional level, which we’re excited to see. They’re really going through the process to become entrepreneurs and they’ve had tremendous support from key partners.”
The team is now working on acquiring a patent for The Bird Spa and has been in contact with a lawyer in efforts to complete the process. The Rain Regents have already conducted a cost analysis for the spa, a stem-type birdbath using a pump and motor to fill the bowl from a nearby rain barrel and then self empty as programmed to avoid both algae accumulation and serving as a target for breeding mosquitoes. Recently, the team has been interviewed by a national corporation interested in marketing The Bird Spa.
The CCCMS team began developing the idea for the product more than five months ago, shortly after the school year began in September. As its members invest before school, lunchtime and after school hours into creating improved prototypes, the enthusiasm towards the day when they reveal a finalized version continues to mount.
“I still have the same amount of excitement and energy that I had on the first day of being part of this team,” explained Lucas Maklouf.
Other members of The Rain Regents include Anthony Policella, Linda Pham, Carter Matthews, Backos Boutros and Aiden Woodiwiss.
Along with their coaches, the seven members of the Rain Regents — a Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School robotics team — reveal their championship trophy earned at the Ontario Innovation Celebration at Seneca College in Markham Sunday, Feb. 25. By winning the event, the team will join more than 200 others from across the world in hopes of qualifying for the Global Innovation Competition June 19-21 in California. (Submitted photo)
Town seeks grant to expand bus link to Windsor
By Mike Thibodeau
Leamington Council is hoping to expand the daily bus service to Windsor that is now provided by the South Essex Community Council (SECC).
Last week, Council agreed it would subsidize the program up to $25,000 annually.
But that all depends now on how much the province is willing to pay.
Council was told that the ministry of transport recently announced a “community transportation” (CT) grant program geared to long distance, inter-community services.
The town’s Director of Infrastructure Services Rob Sharon told Council the program was only announced in late December. He said the plan is to supplement the morning and evening runs of the SECC, with three more runs in “morning, mid-day and after the final SECC run.” The SECC service is geared to helping students attending St. Clair College.
It is also proposed that the new run have stops in Kingsville and Essex.
It will have “reasonable fares”, said Sharon, and both of those communities have provided letters of support.
Over five years the town is asking for $606,000 in total from the provincial CT program, $125,000 of its own funds, and $441,000 in fares and $566,000 in other “in-kind” services from town and SECC.
Mayor John Paterson said he has been seeking the transit expansion for years.
“It’s absolutely wonderful, keep our fingers crossed we get the grant,” he said.
Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald said she was pleased to see the town finally “go after it. It means so much to so many people.”
“You see that traffic and you know there is a need,” added Councillor John Hammond.
A new bus would be purchased for about $200,000 which is included in the costing.
The service would operate five days a week.
“The proposal will enhance the current service provided by the SECC that is filling a demand to connect Leamington and surrounding area students to the college,” said Sharon in his report.
Town budgets $176,000; summer concerts trial run for amphitheatre at Seacliff Park
By Mike Thibodeau
The summer of 2018 is going to be a test run for the operation of the new amphitheatre at Seacliff Park.
Last week town Council approved spending $176,000 to have six major concerts. Those costs include $75,000 for entertainment, $49,000 for production and site preparation, $25,000 in management fees, and some marketing costs.
“This is an exciting report,” said Councillor Tim Wilkinson, commenting on the plans from James Cox, manager of Economic Development, Tourism and Special Events.
ber concerts, and 400-600 people for the smaller concerts.
Neufeld added that other attractions planned this summer at Seacliff include paddle boats and kayaks rentals and volleyball. The amphitheatre is just one facet of a “good experience” for visitors.
Councillor John Hammond asked what had happened with
Cox emphasized that this summer is just a trial to determine how the amphitheatre should be managed in the future. There will be no admission for the concerts.
As well as the concerts the Windsor Symphony Orchestra will perform on June 30 and the town, in co-operation with The Bank Theatre, plans to showcase local talent at the amphitheatre each weekend. The company the town has hired is Showtime Productions which also looked after the Hogs for Hospice event.
Town administrator Peter Neufeld acknowledged there have been numerous inquiries from entertainers and people seeking to rent the facility.
He added that fencing and security would only add to the costs if there was an entrance fee.
Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald said she likes the idea of having someone else run the operation.
She added the free admission will make the facility more accessible and “we will be the only ones in the county doing it on this scale.”
To a question from Wilkinson, Cox said the Hogs for Hospice event last summer attracted 5,000 to 6,000 people, and he expects 1,000 to 1,500 for the “grand opening” and Septem-
the idea of constructing terraces into the hill in front of the amphitheatre.
Director of Services Rob Sharon acknowledged terracing “was considered” but eventually rejected because of the cost and accessibility concerns.
“It became quite complicated and added a lot to the
cost,” he said.
Mayor John Paterson noted that Canada Day weekend was shaping up to be a busy one with the Symphony on Saturday and concert on Sunday just before the town’s annual fireworks.
Gore Hill Public School’s Chess Team participated in the Windsor Chess Challenge at the Ciociaro Club. Congratulations to the finalists and all 18 members of the team. From left to right are Andrew Demant (bronze), Dylan Marchand (bronze) and Barrett Enns (silver). Barrett will move on to the next level of competition at the end of March.
Gore Hill Gator Liam Brown (left) is all smiles as he participates in the Chess Challenge, while fellow Gator Andrew Demant looks on. (Photos Submitted)
Numerous Flyers honoured
By Bryan Jessop
From both within their team’s ranks and beyond, representatives of the Leamington Flyers have been lauded for their impact on and off the ice.
Less than a week after the Flyers honoured their graduating age players just prior to the regular season’s final home ice game, four additional members of the team were awarded during the Western Ontario Conference’s annual awards ceremony in St. Thomas. On Thursday, Feb. 22 before facing off against the Stars, the Flyers held their annual graduating age ceremony on the red line near their players/coaches bench. Goaltender Noah Hedrick and forwards Dalton Langlois and Zach Guilbeault greeted their parents on the ice before a crowd of 758 fans before facing off in what ended as a 2-2 draw.
Hedrick’s days of junior hockey began with the Great Lakes Junior C’s Essex 73’s, whom he backed to a Schmalz Cup championship for the 201415 season. With 20 wins in 24 games that season, he finished with a .917 saves percentage, a goals against average of 1.99 and six shutouts. After moving to London, he spent 2015-16 with the Junior C Mt. Brydges Bulldogs. After returning to his home town of Windsor, he represented the Flyers in net for the past two seasons, sharing goalkeeping duties with Connor Meyerink. In September of 2017, he was selected as the WOC’s Goaltender of the Month. In his Junior B years, he established a save percentage of .912, a goals against average
“I’ve had a lot of fun playing here for these past two years.”
— Noah Hedrick
Wed., March 7/18 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the
of 2.57 and three shutouts throughout the regular seasons.
“I’ve had a lot of fun playing here for these past two years,” Hedrick said of his experience with the Flyers. “We did pretty well last year, going to the (Western) finals. Hopefully, we’ll have a long playoff run this year.”
Guilbeault played AAA hockey with Sun County and then Windsor before joining the Flyers as a rookie in 2014-15. In 157 Junior B regular season games, he collected 31 goals — nine of which were game winners — and 57 assists for 88 points along with 528 penalty minutes. Before starting this year’s playoffs against Komoka, the Tecumseh resident’s post-season totals included 54 games, 17 goals, 11 assists, 28 points and 92 penalty minutes.
Dalton Langlois began playing junior hockey as a 16-year-
St. Thomas Stars.
old with the Junior B LaSalle Vipers in 2014-15. In two regular seasons there, he had eight goals and 18 assists for 26 points in 64 games. From there, he spent the next two seasons in Essex with the Junior C 73’s, collecting six goals and 30 assists for 36 points in 35 games. With the Flyers this season, he’s amassed four goals and 24 assists for 28 points in 43 games.
On Monday, Feb. 26, the WOC’s award nominees met in St. Thomas for the conference’s annual awards banquet. There, it was announced that Meyerink took honours as February 2018’s Goalie of the Month. Two Flyers — blueliner Jaydon Fetter and forward Griffin Robinson — were named to the First Team All Stars.
After files were submitted by Leamington historian Scott Holland, Flyers’ head coach Tony Piroski was selected for the Western Ontario Conference’s Convenor’s Award.
“It was unexpected — both an honour and a shock,” said Piroski of receiving the award. “It’s something I owe to the players, assistant coaches, managers and all the other good people I’ve been surrounded by. This is about all those people — I still haven’t had a goal or an assist.”
Piroski became the Flyers’ head coach in 2010 after nine seasons of leading the Junior C Essex 73’s. With Essex, he led the team to seven Great Lakes Junior C playoff titles and three Schmalz Cup championships. In Leamington, he guided the Flyers to their first-ever Western Ontario Conference title — the Weir Cup — in 2014 and again in 2015. The team also appeared in the WOC final in 2016 and 2017. Piroski won the WOC’s Coach of the Year award for 2010-11 and 201415 and is one of only six in OHA Junior B hockey to have coached for more than 400 regular season games.
Dalton Langlois, Zach Guilbeault and Noah Hedrick and their parents take part in an on-ice ceremony commemorating the Flyers’ three graduating-age players before a Thursday, Feb. 22 GOJHL game against the
Foresight is always “2020”
I’ll never be what you call a “city person.”
Mostly, it’s got to do with the typical reasons — crime, pollution, rude and miserable crowds of cold shoulders everywhere you go, traffic that won’t let you reach a destination two kilometres away in less than 30 minutes… you get the idea. In my nearly 44 years on this Earth, I’ve lived in four different towns and Leamington is the largest among them by a considerable margin.
JESSOP’S JOURNAL
Bryan Jessop
For us rural, small town types, some cities are better/worse than others. For me, it comes as no coincidence that of all the cities I’ve visited, the two I think the least of are the two largest — Toronto and Detroit. Too much noise, too much commotion, too much chaos. My favourites? Ottawa (despite it’s being the epicenter of perennial leadership ineptitude) and Halifax.
Right now, the most talked-about city in National Hockey League circles is Seattle. On Thursday, March 1, the season tickets drive was launched for the franchise that the Emerald City is almost certainly to be awarded (at a ludicrous expansion fee of $650 million U.S., it’s unlikely it’ll be turned down despite the ‘lipstick on a pig’ reno plans for Key Arena). The ownership group — Tim Leiweke, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and David Bonderman — certainly have pockets that are deep enough to pull it off.
As a teenager, my sentiments on Seattle were mostly based on bitterness for the music scene it had produced at that time. Youths from the 1950s were treated to the likes of Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry. In the ‘60s, they had the Stones and the Beatles. In the 70s? AC/ DC, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Rush and Deep Purple (lucky buggers). The ‘80s had Iron Maiden, Metallica (before they sold out), Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax. The ‘90s? Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains and Nirvana. Gee, thanks Seattle. As a teen, I felt cheated. Ah, the grunge alternative movement — Generation X’s way of saying “I’m going to be completely unique… as long as everyone else does the same thing.”
Not that my recollection of a city’s responsibility for making it difficult to seek out good music in the prime of my youth should impact my outlook on what it can do for the NHL. It fills a geographical gap that low and behold, fits the description of a traditional hockey market. The Thunderbirds have been successful in the CHL. It would certainly complete the solution to the league’s self-inflicted imbalance between conferences and of course there’s a ready-made rivalry with the Vancouver Canucks just waiting to take shape.
As I began typing away at this particular paragraph, the season ticket drive’s website counter had ticked down to 00 days, 00 hours and about 45 minutes before deposits would start being accepted. As I watched some of those final seconds tick away, I started to wonder what the team’s demographic might look like. Would the city’s plethora of hipsters accept/ embrace the sport? I envisioned a network camera spanning across the seats of Key’s lower bowl, revealing a sea of neck beards as far as the eye can see, each with a cup of Starbucks coffee in one hand and a brand spankin’ new iPhone 10 in the other.
Two Straight Playoff Wins for Atom Grey
On Saturday, Feb. 24 the Southpoint Capitals Atom Grey team faced the Kent Cobras Red. Netminder Jozef Zieba backstopped his team to a 4-2 victory over the Cobras. Scoring for the Caps were Chase Simpson
and
went to
Lucas
and
son Koehler. Pictured is the Caps’ Lucas Grilo. (Submitted photo)
Most fans in pro hockey circles expected NHL season tickets in Seattle to sell out at a pace somewhere between Winnipeg’s and Las Vegas’s. The Jets 2.0, if memory serves me correctly, took about six minutes. The Golden Knights took about seven months, with sales reps scrambling around casino floors trying to peddle seats at T Mobile Arena like great deals on used cars that were only driven by little old lady owners who used them to get groceries and drive to and from church every Sunday.
Anyway, renos to the Key Arena will run about $600 million at no expense to the city’s taxpayers and yes, your math is right — that’s $1.25 billion U.S. to bring the NHL to Seattle. That is one hefty investment to bring home a consolation prize. I mean let’s face it, the city’s sports fans as a whole would much rather see the return of NBA basketball. So yes, if you listen very intently on a still and quiet night, you can hear hockey fans in Quebec City pounding their heads against the walls of the Videotron Centre.
Truth be told, the NHL in Seattle could certainly work. It’s a prosperous corner of the lower 48 with a metro population of about 3.5 million, serving as the global headquarters for corporate giants like Amazon and Microsoft. UPDATE: After writing the three paragraphs below this one, I had to come back to reflect upon an update for the drive — a reported 10,000 season tickets accounted for with deposits in the first 12 minutes. Wow. Not quite Winnipeg fast, but pretty darn close. It’s still a bit early to pull out the Magic Eight Ball, but it doesn’t look as though this will be a franchise than relies much on the league’s profit sharing model.
The all-important issue of conference/division alignment is an easy fix — put the new team in the Pacific Division and send the Coyotes to the Central (or to the furthest moon of Neptune for all I care) and voila — you’ve got four groups of eight teams apiece.
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The fun part of course is the name game. Some suggestions, naturally, put a little too much stock in the region’s history and natural surroundings. The “Evergreens” is one of the names being bantered about. Really? Naming a team after a tree? I can see the logo now… a big angry tree, perhaps with branches made of hockey sticks, biting another hockey stick in half.
The Sea Lions? Too close to Seahawks. Whales? It’ll invoke memories of the Hartford Whalers and get the activist groups all riled up. Apparently, the owners will consider public suggestions but are not going to offer a fan vote as other expansion teams have done in previous years. I always thought getting the community involved with that particular process was a good idea, but it’s not an oversight that’s going to prove fatal. At any rate, there’s plenty of time to figure out the details. The team isn’t expected to hit the ice until 2020, giving the franchise plenty of time to stoke the hype and hire personnel. It looks like they’ll hit the ice running.
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Major bantams vs. Ingersoll
Surrounded by two approaching Ingersoll forwards, the Southpoint major bantam Capitals’ T.J. Jennings clears the puck from behind his team’s net during the second period of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association playdown ‘B’ semifinals at Unico Arena Sunday, March 4. The Capitals lost 3-0. Game 2 was played in Ingersoll Tuesday, March 6 — results were not available by press deadline. The teams will play Game 3 at Highbury Canco Arena Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. and if necessary, back to Ingersoll for Game 4 Thursday, March 8 at 7:10 p.m. If the six-point series goes the distance, Game 5 will be Friday, March 9 at 8:30 p.m. at Highbury Canco Arena and Game 6 will take place in Ingersoll Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m.
Atom Blue faces Kingsville
The Southpoint Atom Blue squad recently took on Kingsville Red in a very exciting playoff game.
The game was very close throughout and the third period commenced tied at 0-0. Kingsville scored twice early in the third to take a two-goal lead.
Southpoint never quit, and despite a number of good of-
Midget C Stars Win 37th Annual Walter Gretzky Tournament
The Southpoint Stars Midget C team travelled to Brantford on the weekend to attend the 37th Annual Walter Gretzky Tournament. They began the day winning a close 2-1 win against the Thunder Bay Fury. Their second game against the Sarnia Jr. Lady Sting resulted in a 1-1 tie. Their final game in round robin play saw the Stars stop the Chatham Outlaws 2-0. The Stars saved their best game for the final, blanking the Sarnia Jr. Lady Sting with a gold medal 4-0 win. Excellent goaltending by Sam Hartleib. (Submitted photo)
fensive chances they were not able to get on the board until the final minute when defenseman James Sonoski scored unassisted following a nice end-to-end rush.
The Caps lined up quickly and got the puck into the offensive zone but could not get the equalizer. The game finished with a 2-1 Kingsville victory.
Nicholas Beaudoin made a number of good saves to keep
the game close. The Southpoint defence corp of Sonoski, Aleviyah McAndrews, Travis Dupuis and Daniel Saad were very stout, limiting Kingsville offensive opportunities. Nicholas Massad, Hayden Epplett and Mason Dault were strong up front. Brandon Butler was particularly strong, playing as needed on both defence and forward due to a short bench.
Record attendance for Keith Lindsay tourney
By Bryan Jessop
An unpleasant start to March on the weather front didn’t do much to curb the momentum for Southpoint’s annual girls’ hockey tournament.
The 17th annual Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament attracted a record 51 teams in five divisions for a busy schedule of 101 games, keeping the rinks of Highbury Canco, Unico and Wheatley Area Arenas busy over the Friday, March 2 to Sunday, March 4 weekend. This year marked the first for the tournament to introduce a novice division, which included the Chatham Outlaws, Windsor Wildcats 1, Wallaceburg Lakers, South County Predators and Windsor Wildcats 2.
Southpoint had a sum of five teams participating in this year’s three-day house league event, including one in atom, one in peewee, one in bantam and two in intermediate.
In the novice group, a four-game round robin format for each team ended with Chatham and Wallaceburg taking first and second place, setting the stage for an all-Kent final. Chatham took the championship trophy and gold medals with a 4-1 win.
The atom Stars fared well in Pool A preliminary competition, collecting 11 points for second place in the group of five teams. They defeated the Tecumseh Tigercats 2-1, the Lakeshore Lightning White 3-1, tied the Sault Ste. Marie Predators 2-2 and lost 4-0 to the South County Predators Yellow. The South County team advanced to the final against the Pool B winning Essex Thunder Orange, which captured the title with a 2-1 overtime win.
In the peewee group — also divided into two pools of five — the Stars finished second behind the South County Amherstburg Predators. Amherstburg faced South County Kingsville Blue in the final, where the Kingsville team won 3-2 in a shootout. Southpoint lost their first game 2-0 against South County Amherstburg, won 2-0 versus Lakeshore Lightning Blue, lost their third match 4-2 to the LaSalle Sabrecats 2 and blanked the Central Perth Royals 2-0.
The bantam Stars experienced similar results, also placing second in their pool of a 10-team grouping. The Southpoint girls blanked the Stoney Creek Sabres Black 1-0, shut out the Kent County Fillies 3-0, lost 2-1 to Lakeshore Lightning Blue and were shut out by South County Amherstburg 2-0.
The intermediate division was the largest by far, hauling in 16 teams that were grouped into four pools of four
teams each. Each team played three round robin games, with both the Southpoint Stars Red and Southpoint Stars White finishing third in Pools A and D, respectively. Pool leaders moved on to the semis, where the Tecumseh Tigercats Orange beat Essex Thunder Orange 4-1 and the LaSalle Sabrecats 1 edged the Tecumseh Tigercats Red 3-2. In the final, Tecumseh Orange shut out the LaSalle Sabrecats 1 in a 2-0 decision.
The tournament was again organized by Greg and Kelly Dries, who were backed by a team of about 10 volunteers who assisted with the coordination of timekeepers and running tournament offices in both Leamington and Wheatley. Greg and Kelly started preparing for the tourney in the summer by sanctioning it on the SMHA website, acquiring team registrations starting in September, administering a computer program that sets up hotel accommodations, establishing sponsorships for trophies, medals and pucks, creating pools and schedules and setting up roster stickers and game sheets.
Greg, who took on the Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament for the 10th straight year, again decided to utilize a point system where two points were awarded per win, one point per tie, one point per period won, a half point per tied period and a bonus point for a shutout win.
“We’re one of the last tournaments that doesn’t just give two points for a win and one point for a tie,” he explained. “This way, we’re not worrying about tiebreakers like fastest goal, goal differentials or head to head results.”
For 2016 and 2017, the tournament brought in 36 teams. In its first year, 19 teams participated before numbers steadily increased to the mid 30s. The previous record for the tournament was 50 teams.
“We never know what kind of interest we’re going to attract — it depends on who’s available in March,” said Greg. “Some teams have seen enough of tournaments by this time of the season and others look at it as a fun way to wrap up the year.”
Championship teams were again handed their trophies by Keith Lindsay’s wife Anna and daughter Kayla. Each player was also presented with a lanyard inscribed with the phrase “Every day is a good day” — a term Lindsay shared with the players of the teams he coached in the Southpoint girls’ system before each game.
Shelby Wiebe of the Southpoint atom Stars smothers the puck to the right side of her net during a Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament round robin game against the Lakeshore Lightning White Saturday, March 3. The Stars scored a goal per period for a 3-1 victory.
Ava Hildebrandt of the Southpoint bantam Stars carries the puck into Kent County Fillies territory during a Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament round robin game Saturday, March 3 at Unico Arena. The Stars won 3-0.
Paige Thompson of the Southpoint intermediate Red Stars leads an offensive charge into Stoney Creek Sabres Green territory during a Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament round robin game at Unico Arena Friday, March 2. Southpoint went on to win the game 3-1.
Southpoint Stars goalie Lillian St. Pierre eyes a loose puck while teammates protect it from South County Amherstburg forwards during the opening game of the annual Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament at Highbury Canco Arena Friday, March 2. Amherstburg won the introductory peewee round robin game 2-0.
LDMBA Trivia Night
The Canadian Geeks, siblings Lenore Douglas and Albert Douglas of Glenwood Public School, accepted a prize of $100 as the winning team of the Elementary School division of the 19th annual Leamington District Minor Baseball Association Trivia Night at the Leamington Portuguese Club Wednesday, Feb. 28. The LDMBA fundraiser was organized by Jeff Lamonte with the support of other association executive and members and raised approximately $6,600 this year. The event was launched in 2001 and was at the time hosted by Leamington District Secondary School and featured 29 teams. This year’s turnout of 66 teams eclipsed the event’s previous best participation total of 61. A sum of 12 sponsors — one for each round of trivia — offset the event’s expenses. This year’s top Adult Division team was Full Contact Trivia with 102 of 120 possible points, earning the top prize of $400. Second was ‘N Stink with 95 points for $300 as third went to Worst Case Ontario with 93 points for a $200 prize. The top High School Division team was Dunder Mifflin of LDSS, earning a $100 prize. Kevin Gale, president of
LDMBA, explained that proceeds from Trivia Night help pay for player and field equipment, which in turn allows for lower per player registration fees.
Church Directory
ANGLICAN
Worship
8:30 & 10:30 am
Mary’s Church East West Road, Pelee Island
1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am Calvary Church North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am
BAPTIST
First Baptist Church
3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-5491
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Heritage Baptist Church
555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley 519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner
Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm
Wheatley Baptist Church 47 Talbot St. E., Wheatley 519-825-7433
Sunday Worship 10:00 am
CONGREGATIONALIST
Faith Everlasting Congregational Church 589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994
Sunday Worship 11 am L
220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644
Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am
LUTHERAN
St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church
311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am (Eng)
MENNONITE
Faith Mennonite Church
269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am Deer Run Church
1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington
www.deerrun.church 519-326-9734
Sunday Worship Services 9:00 am (German), 10:30 am and 11:45 am (English Services)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727
Sunday Worship 9:45 am
Summer Worship Services 10 am
Meadow Brook Church 219 Talbot Street East Leamington 519-326-3605
2 Sunday Worship Services 9 am and 11 am
North Leamington United Mennonite Church
625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928
Sunday Worship 10:00 am
South Point Community Church
475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington
Pastor Dave Bretzlaff 519-819-1590
Sunday Service 10:30 am
Spanish Service Sunday 6 pm
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342
Sunday Worship 6:30 pm
Leamington District Memorial Hospital
194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443
PENTECOSTAL
LakePoint Family Church
285 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-322-2316
Service Sunday 9:15 am & 11:15 am
Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
English/Spanish 6:30 pm
Templo Christiano De Leamington
39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654
Sunday Worship Services 3 pm
Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel
6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031
Sunday Worship 7:30 pm
United Pentecostal Church
312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056
Sunday Worship Services 11 am
PRESBYTERIAN
Knox Presbyterian Church
58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541
www.pccweb.ca/knoxleamnington/ Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael’s Church
29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Saturday Mass 5:00 pm
Sunday Masses 8 am and 10 am 10:30 am Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament - Wheatley
St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite) 280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282
Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English)
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street
Leamington 519-326-4901
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Leamington United Church 9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
Olinda-Ruthven United Church
1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven ON 519-326-3138
Sunday Services at 9:30 am
Wheatley United Church
59 Talbot St. W., Wheatley ON 519-825-4157
Sunday Services at 10:30 am
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda
2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352
Sunday Service 10:30 am
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Feb. 26: North/South - 1st Helen Preyde and Nina Towle, 2nd Buddy Ellwood and Frank Duransky, 3rd Ron Martin and Roy Trowell. East/West - 1st Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt, 2nd Bill Chaplin and Al Morrison, 3rd Agnes Fraser and Sue Duransky. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club, Feb. 28: North/South - 1st Carolyn Brown and Vi Major, 2nd Peter Scott and Mike Thomson, 3rd Sand and Joyce Gammie. East/West - 1st Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt, 2nd Ron Martin and Derek Parry, 3rd Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.
Wheatley Pepper Club Report
The following are the winning scores at the Wheatley Pepper Club during the month of February.
Feb. 1: Harold Dundas 281, Ted Cobby 232, Maggie Hansen 231, Bill Merritt 230, Moe Hansen 229.
Feb. 8: Ted Cobby 274, Ben Wells 251, Moe Hansen 218, Lena Janik 208.
Feb. 22: Ted Cobby 291, Moe Hansen 252, Robert Lapsa 235, Tammy Krawchuk 234, Betty Vandervecht and Lena Janik 230 (tie).
Pepper is played at the Wheatley Friendship Club on Erie Street North every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. New players are welcome any time.
From left to right, Stan Chacko, Jack Ramieri, Kristian Neill and Leisa Gignac reveal their first place prize of $400 as the team Full Contact Trivia for the 19th annual Leamington District Minor Baseball Association Trivia Night. They correctly answered 102 questions.
From left to right, Barb Milne, Greg Levack, Dave Wijngaarden and Jim Beland — under the team name ‘N Stink — claimed a $300 second prize with 95 points in the Adult Division for the 19th annual Leamington District Minor Baseball Association Trivia Night at the Leamington Portuguese Club Wednesday, Feb. 28.
From left to right, Andy Froese, Collin Wall, Billy Friesen and Brandon Friesen of Leamington District Secondary School took the $100 prize as top High School Division team under the name ‘Dunder Mifflin’ for the 19th annual Leamington District Minor Baseball Association Trivia Night.
Golden Years golf report
Forty members of the Golden Years Golf League delivered a respectable 74 aces on Thursday, March 1 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
Leading the pack with 6 aces was Mary Anne Vickery, followed by Jim Allan, Tom Dewhurst and Vicky Harris with 4 each. Carding 3 each were Dorothy Cascadden, Murray Cascadden, Al Christie, Barbara Fick, Perpetua Hildrop, Tom Hyatt, Bob Martin, Bill Taylor and Bill Ward. Sinking 2 apiece were Mike Binder, Pete Daudlin, Gary Honey, Marie Lasi, John Murphy, Andy Orsini, Barry Sweet and Byron Walker. Rounding out the ace parade with 1 each were Cathy Dewhurst, Ron Fick, Jack Gisi, Laurie Hylton, Gail Johnston, Julia Kos, Barb Murphy, Colleen Pearse, Al Rutter, Mavis Rutter, Moe Scratch, Doug Vickery and Gerrit Vriesen.
A strong performance by Mary Anne Vickery resulted in low scores of 16 over two 9-hole segments, 35 over 18, and 71 over 36.
Sharing the lead over 9 holes was Bill Taylor with 16, followed by Al Christie, Al Rutter Dorothy Cascadden and Bill Ward with 17. Shooting 18 were Barb Fick (2), Jim Allan, Gerrit Vriesen, Pete Daudlin, Tom Dewhurst, Perpetua Hildrop, Colleen Pearse, Julia Kos, Vicky Harris, Rose Taylor, Murray Cascadden, Ron Fick, Barry Sweet, Bob Martin, Cathy Dewhurst, Andy Orsini (2), John Murphy (2), Gary Honey, Gail Johnston, Tom Hyatt and Lloyd Honey.
An 18-hole score of 36 went to Al Rutter, Mary Anne Vickery, Bill Ward, Bill Taylor and Andy Orsini. Murray Cascadden, Gail Johnston and Tom Hyatt each recorded 37, while 38 went to Pete Daudlin, Perpetua Hildrop, Colleen Pearse, Rose Taylor, Barry Sweet, Bob Martin (2), Laurie Hylton, John Murphy (2) and Lloyd Honey.
Rounding out the scoring over 36 holes were Bill Ward with 75, Murray Cascadden, Bob Martin, John Murphy and Andy Orsini with 76, Rose Taylor, Al Rutter and Tom Hyatt with 77, and Barry Sweet and Bill Taylor with 78.
Taking first place with 227 was Team Queens (John Murphy, Andy Orsini, Bill Ward). Collecting second place honours with 235 was Team 6 (Rose Taylor, Murray Cascadden, Doug Vickery). Nailing down third and final spot with 239 was Team 14 (Bill Taylor, Lloyd Honey, The Phantom). Play continues at Colasanti’s every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. New players/seniors are welcome to explore membership in this non-competitive, once weekly gathering of seniors who continue to prove that you are never too old. For information contact Lloyd at 519-324-1513.
Flamingo bowling
scores
The following are the Flamingo Restaurant bowling leagues scores for Feb. 19.
Games Over 200: Jamie Arquette 225, Ernie Purr 244, Karl Wachholz 222, Ozzie Wolf 202, Richard Dickau 216, Aaron Dickau 227-215, Kelly Bruner 219215-211, Albert Salvati 202-235, Al Bison 213-223, Wayne Abbott 266, Tys Schaafsma 207, Heinz Kosempel 264, Chris Kosempel 201, Alex Levchuk 213.
Series Over 550: Jamie Arquette 568, Ernie Purr 577, Ozzie Wolf 589, Richard Dickau 565, Aaron Dickau 592, Dan Dalimonte 551, Kelly Bruner 645, Albert Salvati 610, Al Bison 630, Wayne Abbott 586, Heinz Kosempel 566, Alex Levchuk 552.
High Handicap Games: Wayne Abbott 324, Ernie Purr 309, Karl Wachholz 306.
High Handicap Series: Albert Salvati 787, Ernie Purr 772, Karl Wachholz 772, Ozzie Wolf 763.
Standings: Fittler Farms 30, S.W. Property 30, Rhine Danube 30, Dickau Construction 28, Weil’s Food 27, Del Fresco 23. Wayne Abbott’s high handicap game of 324 is third high for the season.
1928 Chevrolet truck in same family 90 years
John Mytroen of Ridgeway, Ontario, writes: “My grandfather bought this 1928 Chevrolet 1-ton 1928 Chevrolet 1-ton truck like new again. truck new at the local JI Case dealership in Saskatchewan for hauling grain to and from the fields and the local grain elevator.
“With no hoist, it had to be unloaded by hand with a shovel. It was also used to haul straw and hay for the cattle and horses and for transportation to and from town. Without a heater, this often made for a brisk ride.
“The truck was built in Oshawa and sent to Brantford Bodies for the truck box and then to Saskatchewan. It was used on the farm until 1951 when my father bought a replacement truck and then it sat for many years.”
CAR DETECTIVE
John was born in 1947 and when he was a teenager he wanted to buy the old truck so he could start driving it. His grandfather and father suggested if he could get the truck running, it was his.
Bill Sherk
The truck was stripped and repainted, a valve job was done, wood was replaced and a radio with whip aerial and streamers were added. John got his license at 16 and drove it to high school, into town to cruise the streets, off to Thompson Lake and a 60 mile trip to Moose Jaw.
In 1969, when IBM offered John a transfer to Oshawa, the truck was parked outside on the family farm along with other old machinery until 1983, when John’s family built a large Quonset and moved the truck inside.
In 2010, John brought it to Ontario and restored it. The cab and box were removed and within 5 days it was down to the bare chassis. The western climate had preserved the chassis very well and after sandblasting and powder coating, it looked factory fresh.
“I did a complete nut and bolt restoration, keeping the truck as original as possible. All metal and the drive train are original. I replaced all the wood in the cab with White Ash to bring the strength of the cab back to original.”
The spoke wheels have the original wood, now refinished like new.
How fitting to publish this story in 2018, when General Motors is celebrating 100 years in Canada.
I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca
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OIL & GAS LEASES: The title to this property is subject to oil and gas leases in favour of Millenium Gas Corporation and ONCO Petroleum Inc. Although these leases are no longer active, it is not possible to obtain determinations, and the successful tenderer will be required to accept title subject thereto.
THE ESSEX-KENT BLUEGRASS, Oldtime & Folk Music Association presents The Edgar Loudermilk Band, Featuring Jeff Autry (from Georgia) in Concert at St. Simon & St. Jude Parish Hall, 267 Meunier St., Belle River, Saturday March 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm. Tickets: $20 advance; $2 at the door. Opening Band Essex County Ramblers. Ticket Coordinator: Stan Sullivan, Kingsville 519-733-2934 stansull@gmail.com. mr7
PARCEL TWO:
SOUTHPOINT PRINT: Envelopes, invoices, flyers, postcards, brochures, booklets, drivers logs, tickets, and many other custom print jobs. Call Mallory 519-398-9098 or mallory@southpointsun.ca. tf
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of Lot 14, Concession 11, Geographic Township of Tilbury East, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
OWNER: Estate of Marian Eskritt.
ACREAGE: 50 acres more or less.
Brian E.
PROPERTY/BUILDINGS: This property is vacant.
LOCATION: The premises are situate on the south side of Kemp Line, west of the Vanedie Road, and will be identified by signage on the property.
Oak St. East
OIL & GAS LEASE: The title to this property is subject to an oil and gas lease in favour of ONCO Petroleum Inc. Although this lease is no longer active, it is not possible to obtain a determination, and the successful tenderer will be required to accept title subject thereto.
TERMS OF TENDER:
Eye examinations by appointment
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
HI MY NAME is Richard. Iʼm 39 and Iʼm looking for a nice wonderful lady to go out and share my life with. The woman I am looking for is kind, nice, honest, has a great heart, who is working every day, and who drives. For more information about me call or text me at 519-3259799. fe21-mr28
NOTICES
Sealed tenders, which need only identify the parcel for which the tender is being submitted, the tendered price and contact information, will be received by the undersigned until 4:30 p.m. on March 29, 2018, with the highest, or any, tender, not necessarily accepted. No deposit is required with the tender, but the successful tenderer will be required to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale without conditions, except as to title, by April 6, 2018, and submit a deposit of $10,000.00 at that time. Transaction to close on or before April 27, 2018, with vacant possession on that date. The properties are being sold in all respects in an “as is” condition. Interested parties may contact the undersigned to obtain any further information.
ESTATE OF MARIAN ESKRITT
Take Notice that there will be lands offered for sale by public tender under the Municipal Act 2001 at 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon on the 14th day of March, 2018 in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of ChathamKent, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario. Please note the owner still has the right to redeem their property, therefore some parcels may not be offered for sale at the tender. For further information please contact the Collections Department at 519-360-1998 or refer to our website at: www.chatham-kent.ca/residents/taxes.
c/o JAY A. JOHNSON, SOLICITOR
TAYLOR DELRUE
40 QUEEN STREET SOUTH, P.O. BOX 459
TILBURY ON N0P 2L0
TELEPHONE NO. 519-682-0164
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All claims against the Estate of Audrey Gladys Lillian Raven, late of Leamington, who died on June 2, 2017, must be filed by April 30, 2018, with the undersigned failing which the estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims then filed.
Dated/Leamington March 2, 2018.
Audrey Gladys Lillian Raven Estate c/o Richard A. McGrath, solicitor 2-99 Talbot St. E., Leamington ON N8H 1L4
FARM FOR SALE BY TENDER
PARCEL ONE:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of Lots 13 & 14, Concession 13, Geographic Township of Tilbury East, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
OWNER: Estate of Marian Eskritt.
ACREAGE: 180 acres more or less.
PROPERTY/BUILDINGS: This property is vacant.
LOCATION: The premises are situate on the north side of the Glenwood Line, west of the Vanedie Road, and will be identified by signage on the property.
OIL & GAS LEASES: The title to this property is subject to oil and gas leases in favour of Millenium Gas Corporation and ONCO Petroleum Inc. Although these leases are no longer active, it is not possible to obtain determinations, and the successful tenderer will be required to accept title subject thereto.
PARCEL TWO:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of Lot 14, Concession 11, Geographic Township of Tilbury East, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
OWNER: Estate of Marian Eskritt.
ACREAGE: 50 acres more or less.
PROPERTY/BUILDINGS: This property is vacant.
LOCATION: The premises are situate on the south side of Kemp Line, west of the Vanedie Road, and will be identified by signage on the property.
OIL & GAS LEASE: The title to this property is subject to an oil and gas lease in favour of ONCO Petroleum Inc. Although this lease is no longer active, it is not possible to obtain a determination, and the successful tenderer will be required to accept title subject thereto.
TERMS OF TENDER:
Sealed tenders, which need only identify the parcel for which the tender is being submitted, the tendered price and contact information, will be received by the undersigned until 4:30 p.m. on March 29, 2018, with the highest, or any, tender, not necessarily accepted. No deposit is required with the tender, but the successful tenderer will be required to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale without conditions, except as to title, by April 6, 2018, and submit a deposit of $10,000.00 at that time. Transaction to close on or before April 27, 2018, with vacant possession on that date. The properties are being sold in all respects in an “as is” condition. Interested parties may contact the undersigned to obtain any further information.
ESTATE OF MARIAN ESKRITT c/o JAY A. JOHNSON, SOLICITOR
TAYLOR DELRUE
40 QUEEN STREET SOUTH, P.O. BOX 459
TILBURY ON N0P 2L0
TELEPHONE NO. 519-682-0164
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General Labourers for 2018 Processing Season
• Day and night shifts 50-60+ hours/week (Mon.-Sat.)
• Working in warm temperatures
• Transport raw, finished & packaged materials; measure/ dump ingredients; check for basic quality defects
• Starting wage $14.00 per hour
No education, and no experience required. lori.weil@weilsfood.ca 483 Erie St. North Box 130 Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0
We are seeking
GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES
• Compensation is $14.00/hour
• Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays)
• No education or experience required.
• Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse.
Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4
Job opening at a busy RV Dealership for a HANDYMAN/GENERAL MAINTENANCE PERSON
• Must have drivers licence.
• Seasonal work.
Drop off resume in person at: Sturgeon Woods RV & Marine, 1129 Mersea Road C, Point Pelee Drive, Leamington or call: 519-326-1156 or fax: 519-326-6567
Job opening at a busy RV Dealership for a SERVICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER PERSON
• Candidate must be a good people person.
• Computer skills an asset.
• This is a seasonal position. Drop off resume in person at: Sturgeon Woods RV & Marine, 1129 Mersea Road C, Point Pelee Drive, Leamington or call: 519-326-1156 or fax: 519-326-6567
GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED
Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.
Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage.
Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.00 per hour. Will train the right candidate.
Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable.
Must have own transportation.
Apply:
Southshore Greenhouses Inc.
1746 Seacliff Drive
Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6
WE ARE HIRING!
We are renovating our Tim Hortons at Erie Street South in Leamington and are excited to open our doors to a brand new look!
If you want to be part of our newly renovated location, Apply Today!
Apply on-line or in person! Full and Part-time positions available for a variety of shifts! www.timhortons.com
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Forklift Drivers(s)
* Benefits after 6 months
* We certify in house
* Full time positions (Mon-Sat) * Swing and/or steady shifts
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BUYER/PURCHASING AGENT
Plant Products is seeking an energetic and qualified candidate to fill a position in our purchasing department. We are a distributor of horticultural products serving Eastern Canada and North Eastern United States. Our products and services sold by the company include integrated pest management products, plant nutrition and greenhouse vegetable seed.
Responsibilities Include: The candidate would be responsible for timely ordering, tracking and follow up of fertilizer, pesticides, biological and other horticultural products. Maintaining required inventory levels based or ERP driven criteria and thereby ensuring ongoing adequate supply. Coordinate inbound shipments with freight carriers to ensure efficient and timely arrival of products. Ensure proper documents accompany international shipments and dialogue with our customs broker to ensure all truck, air and sea container shipments customs clearance are effective. In addition this position involves maintaining of standard costs of products and keeping current retail pricing on an ongoing basis. Interface with customer service and warehouse departments regarding weekly interbranch transfers and inventory transactions. Additional responsibilities as dictated by manager.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years experience in a purchasing department in a procurement role is a definite asset. Ability to manage inventory in a fast-paced environment, ability to work independently and as a team, selfstarter and being proactive, attention to detail and accuracy is key, strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, MRP/ERP), strong mathematic skills. Previous experience in freight management position coordinating inbound shipments for both truckload and LTL shipments is PMAC enrollment would be beneficial. As well bilingual in French would be a definite asset. Forward resume to Gerry.Willms@plantproducts.com by
E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: journal@mnsi.net or sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.00/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnalcejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. mr7-21
At ParaMed we are dedicated to making a difference in our clients’ lives and every member of our team shares that commitment.
The following full-time and part-time positions are available in the Kingsville, Leamington, Harrow Ontario area: Personal Support Worker
Please visit our website for a complete job description or to apply: www.paramed.com/careers or send your resume to: megan.peschisolido@paramed.com
Duties:
• Maintain physical security of cargo to prevent shifting and damage.
• Prepare receipts for material delivered.
• Maintain truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
• Inspect truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with dispatch to receive delivery instructions.
• Load and unload truck.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• Unload product at customer’s facilities.
• Inspect product and check accuracy of both product and quantities delivered.
• Pick up product at customers and suppliers, check product and quantities for accuracy.
• Process clear and accurate paperwork.
• Operate auxiliary equipment mounted on truck such as hydraulics, hoist, etc.
Competitive Benefits • Local Routes Daily Over the Border Routes
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of 2-years driving experience
• Class AZ/DZ license
• Acceptable DMV report
Email resumes to: tracey.arnold@ororagroup.com Join
E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:00
Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: journal@mnsi.net or sun@mnsi.net
Retail / Customer Service
Full Time • Hourly • Plus Bonus
Drop of resume in person at:
197 Talbot Street West, Leamington, Suite 201
Att: Samantha Robinson
NOW HIRING PRESS ASSISTANT/WAREHOUSE CO-WORKER
Duties:
• Assist in the make ready process in accordance with the Order and Product Specification documents.
• Create printing plates for the labels that will go to printing press.
• Assist with cleaning of rollers, plate cylinders, and other press components. Ensures cylinders, inks, substrates, tooling, dies, and are staged and ready for next use.
• Review the press schedule to ensure supplies, tooling, ink, printing plates, are staged for upcoming jobs to minimize make ready time for the next job on press.
• Perform substrate roll changes when needed.
• Responsible for completing all required quality/SQF checks related to product specifications, visual, and functional checks.
• Mounting of plates with the plate mounter. Measure and cut to required dimensions if necessary.
• May review shipping and receiving each day.
Qualifications:
• High school education or OSSD required.
• Must be flexible during the peak season when required.
• Prior experience in the printing industry preferred.
• Prior experience operating production machinery preferred.
Email resumes to: tracey.arnold@ororagroup.com
Greenhouse Worker
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting
• Checking quality of harvested produce
• Other duties as assigned
WORK CONDITIONS:
• Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods
• Bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail
• Working at heights, hot environment
WAGE AND HOURS:
• 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays
• Wage: 14.00/hour, seasonal, full time
No Education Required. No Experience Required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)
IZA Design & Manufacturing is a designer and builder of specialty racking for the automotive industry, with 2 plants in Kingsville, 1 in the USA and 2 in Mexico. We are growing our team to meet expansion demands and are currently hiring for our 2 Kingsville locations. Positions available are:
• Welding Robot Programmer (preferably a minimum of 3 months experience)
• Band saw operator
• Brake Press Operator (experience an asset)
• Welder Fitters/Prototype
• Welders (afternoon and day shift available)
IZA offers competitive wages and a benefit package.
While we thank all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes can be submitted via e-mail to: HR@izadm.com, or delivered in person or mailed to:
IZA Design and Manufacturing Inc. 1960 Road 3E Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5
Attn: Human Resources Administrator
IZA is an equal opportunity employer and accommodation will be provided during the hiring process.
Atom Select goalie Nicholas Beaudoin prepares to make a stop while facing the Tecumseh Eagles. (Submitted photo)
Atom Selects skate to a tie
The Soutpoint Atom Select team recently battled to a very exciting 5-5 tie with the Tecumseh Eagles.
Southpoint, playing with only 11 skaters, jumped out to a first period lead when Dylan Marchand, perched on the doorstep, deftly deposited a Max Youssef rebound. Nathan Omar drew the other assist. Hadyn Epplett made the score 2-0 late in the first, converting a beautiful pass from Chase Simpson.
Simpson scored early in the second to give Southpoint a 3-0 lead. Omar and James Sonoski drew assists. Five of the next six goals were scored by Tecumseh as the
short-staffed Caps appeared to hit a wall. The Southpoint goal was scored by Max Youssef, assisted by Mason Dault. Southpoint found itself trailing 5-4 in the final minute. Following a timeout for a quick rest, and with goalie Jozef Zieba on the bench for an extra attacker, Southpoint was rewarded following an unrelenting offensive flurry when Youssef buried the tying goal with 10 seconds remaining. Simpson and Omar drew the assists.
Carson Koehler was very strong playing both forward and defence, as was Cole Gossman who was quite active defensively throughout this very exciting game.
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2017-2018
MStrong start to playoffs for Flyers
By Bryan Jessop
other Nature was none too kind to the Komoka Kings for their first 2018 playoff trip to and from Highbury Canco Arena.
During the time spent at their March 1 destination, the Leamington Flyers weren’t exactly welcoming either.
The Flyers kicked off their 2018 playoff schedule with a 6-2 win against the Western Ontario Conference’s seventh-place Kings to start one of four quarterfinal series. Leamington effectively lessened the impact of WOC Rookie of the Year Joel Mazzilli and his potent forward line while keeping goalie Avery Hartwick plenty busy at the Kings’ end of the rink.
“We buried some early chances and our goaltending was great,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski, referring to the 30-save performance of Connor Meyerink. “It could have easily been 3-1 or 3-2 at the end of the first period, but he made some big saves and kept the pressure off the rest of our guys. Their top line has more than 80 goals, but we did a good job limiting their chances and that’s what we need to do. There’s still room for improvement, but I’m happy with the effort.”
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Johnson and Cody Schneider earned assists. Next up, Rory DiNiro delivered yet another ice level shot into the left corner of Reagan Gies’ net— who relieved starter Hartwick — after being set up by blueliners O’Brien and Tetreault. Just past the period’s midway point, the Kings replied with a man advantage goal of their own when Wes Dobbin one-timed a pass into the left side of Noah Hedrick’s net. The Flyers got the goal back exactly three minutes later when Johnson set loose an ankle-high wrister that soared through a forest of legs and sticks before finding the lower left corner of the goal.
Komoka’s offense did a better job of both creating and capitalizing on chances in the second, where they turned a three-goal deficit into a deadlock in a span of three minutes and 39 seconds. Johnson appeared to put the Flyers comfortably ahead just after the six minute mark, approaching a loose puck from between it and the Kings’ net before spinning 180 degrees and snapping the disc into the lower right corner. Colton O’Brien and Zach Guilbeault assisted on the goal.
We buried some early chances and our goaltending was great
Dalton Langlois started the scoring for Game 1 after being set up by Griffin Robinson and Maddux Rychel. Robinson made it 2-0 about five minutes later with assists going to Rychel and Josh PopeFerguson. Rychel potted the game winner with just over a minute to go in the first, accepting feeds by Robinson and Pope-Ferguson.
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Tony Piroski Flyers head coach
“Give him the time and space, and he’ll do some damage,” Piroski said of Robinson and his four-point night. “He’s definitely a skilled player.”
Colin Capstick put Komoka on the board early in the second frame with his team’s only even-strength tally of the match. Dylan Weston got the goal back for the Flyers with a shorthanded effort assisted by Blake Bain less than a minute later, wrapping up the scoring for the second stanza.
Kenny Styles got in on the scoring less than three minutes into the third with assists credited to Rory DiNiro and Nathan Skulley. Robinson registered his second goal and fourth point — also assisted by Skulley — about a minute-and-a-half beyond the period’s midway mark. The Komoka power play finally caught traction when Jacob Vancoillie earned his first goal and second point of the game with just under seven minutes to go.
Leamington outshot its guests 37-32 and came up empty handed on its one and only power play. The Kings were one for six on the man advantage.
The series continued in Komoka on Saturday, where the Flyers’ defense further tightened its grip with a 4-1 win. The blueliners also got in on the offense, as Parker Jacques opened the scoring with the only tally of the first period and Levi Tetreault chipped in with the lone goal of the second. Dalton Langlois scored more than 15 minutes into the final frame to make it 3-0 before Mazzilli spoiled Meyerink’s shutout bid with just under three minutes to go.
With an empty net, Kade McKibbon became the third Leamington defenseman to put his name on the scoresheet, unassisted. The Flyers outshot their hosts 33-19.
Leamington went one for three on the man advantage while the Kings were zero for three.
Game 3 brought the squads back to Highbury Canco Arena Sunday, March 4. This time around, the Flyers won in an overtime score of 5-4.
Leamington set the pace offensively in the first frame with two power play markers, first on an ice-level wrist shot by Bryce O’Brien from inside the Kings’ faceoff circle to the right of their net. The shot found the far, left corner for O’Brien’s first playoff goal as a Flyer. Blake
The guests took over from there, starting with an Isaac McLean effort where he took a swat at a rebound that bounced from the left to the right side of the Flyers’ goal. Just over three minutes later, Andrew Kim took advantage of a short break to go top left on Hedrick to make it a one-goal game. Another 34 seconds afterwards, Mazzilli — from point blank range — one timed a pass from behind the Leamington goal.
Neither team gained any ground in the third, setting the stage for the series’ first game of overtime.
Much like in the third, Leamington was the more dominant side through the more than 17 minutes of overtime. Nathan Skulley nearly ended the game earlier by beating Gies but ringing the shot off the cross bar.
Finally, a minute and 11 seconds into a five-on-three power play, Cody Schneider took hold of the puck from the left side of the Komoka net and from a sharp angle, buried it into the right side after being set up by Bryce O’Brien and Robinson.
The Flyers outshot Komoka 56-26.
“We blew a three-goal lead, but we stuck with it,” explained Piroski. “This is playoff hockey, and you have to learn from things like that.”
“This is a good group of guys that never gives up,” added Guilbeault. “We just kept the peddle down and it paid off. Now, we focus on winning Game 4 — we don’t want to give them any more life. If we play with the same intensity that we just did in overtime, we’ll be fine. They’ve got some guys who can wheel and deal. We’ve just got to know who’s out there and shut them down.”
Results from Game 4 — played in Komoka Tuesday, March 6 — were unavailable by press deadline. If necessary, Game 5 will be in Leamington Thursday, March 8 at 7:10 p.m.
Rest of the West
The third place LaSalle Vipers jumped out to a 2-0 series lead against the sixth-ranked Chatham Maroons with back-to-back overtime wins — 3-2 at home on Wednesday, Feb. 28 and then 2-1 in Chatham the following day. On Saturday, March 3, the Maroons won 2-1 for a 2-1 LaSalle series lead before Game 4 ended 4-2 favouring Chatham on Sunday to tie the series. The first place London Nationals began the playoffs with an 8-1 win over the Strathroy Rockets Wednesday and took a 2-0 series lead with a 3-2 victory Saturday. The Nats took a commanding 3-0 advantage on Sunday by winning 4-3. The fifth place St. Thomas Stars began their match up against the fourth place Sarnia Legionnaires Thursday with a 3-1 win. The Stars then went up 2-0 with a Game 2 win of 3-2.
by
the third
Sarnia pulled to within a game
winning
match — played on Sunday — by a score of 4-3.
Will Ryan of the Kings approaches Kenny Styles of the Flyers as he maneuvers behind the Komoka net with the puck during Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. (SUN Photo)
Rory DiNiro of the Flyers and Colin McLean of the Kings go into the boards to the right of the Komoka net during a secondperiod race for the puck as part of Game 3 action in the Western Ontario Conference quarterfinals at Highbury Canco Arena Sunday, March 4. The Flyers won 5-4 in overtime to take a 3-0 series lead. (SUN Photo)
Cody Schneider (left) of the Flyers celebrates his overtime goal as teammates Josh Pope-Ferguson and Griffin Robinson approach to congratulate him. (SUN Photo)
