March 9, 2016

Province to fund 3 OB/GYNs at LDMH

Despite recent uncertainty it appears that the future of Leamington District Memorial Hospital’s OB unit is bright, said Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls.

Nicholls is pleased that the province has approved additional funding to keep Leamington’s OB unit open and staffed. “Birthing services are incredibly important and I’m relieved to say that Leamington will not lose this important service,” he said.

The Ministry of Health and Long-term Care recently committed $1.3-million annually to hire and retain three new OB/GYNs at the hospital.

“This has been an absolute priority for both of us, to make sure that obstetrics is maintained,” said Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and LongTerm Care. “We will be going ahead to ensure that those guarantees necessary to be able to attract obstetricians to Leamington hospital do occur.”

The MPP acknowledged the tremendous work of Leamington District Memorial Hospital officials, Leamington Mayor John Paterson and concerned citizens who came together to support the hospital. “I’m proud to represent communities that are so passionate about their health care. When I bring these matters to the Minister of Health’s attention, he knows that there is a community behind me. Our collective voice has been heard,” said Nicholls.

Nicholls challenged the Health Minister last month regarding a financial shortfall in the province’s commitment to the unit, saying that addi-

tional funding was needed immediately for new OB/GYNs as the hospital’s only one was set to leave for Windsor in May.

In response, Minister of Health and Long-term Care Eric Hoskins pointed to the ongoing efforts of MPP Nicholls as well as countless members of the community who have made sure the Ministry paid close attention to this issue.

Nicholls continues to work with the Ministry of Health to ensure LDMH receives 100% of the funding required to retain the Obstetrics Unit and the introduction of rehabilitation beds at LDMH as outlined in the integration order issued through the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (ESC-LHIN).

Boycott of all Heinz products NOT good for local tomato producers

By Pat Bailey

Since taking over the former H.J. Heinz Company’s facility nearly two years ago, Highbury Canco has been playing a game of ‘catch up’ of sorts.

And that game has suddenly taken on a life of its own. It’s no longer just about adding new product lines, or adding to the ever-increasing number of employees on its payroll –well, it’s about ketchup.

With the closure of Heinz went the world famous, locally produced Heinz Ketchup. But in its place, Highbury is now responsible for producing the tomato paste, using tomatoes grown by local farmers, for French’s Ketchup.

And the introduction of this product has taken on a life of its own — since

Brian Fernandez of Orillia posted about the Canadian content in the ketchup and the American-based company’s pledge to use tomatoes grown by Leamington and southwestern Ontario farmers. His Facebook post garnered immediate attention, with over 100,000 shares in just a few days.

It began a movement of Canadian pride, many vowing to boycott Heinz products.

While Leamington Mayor John Paterson is thrilled that the introduction of locally grown tomatoes in the production of French’s Ketchup will translate to increased production for local farmers and possible additional jobs at the plant, he fears it could develop into an anti-Heinz movement.

And Paterson said the 400 jobs at the Highbury Canco plant depend on the

purchase of several Heinz products produced there, such as beans, pasta and tomato juice.

“It’s a great big win for the farmers,” said the mayor, “but they (Highbury) still make a number of prod-

ucts under the

and those 400 employees need our support.”

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Leamington Council pay disclosed

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent

A requirement of the Province, in the Municipal Act, is full disclosure of what members of Municipal Council were paid each year. This information was disclosed by Leamington’s treasurer at the Monday, Mar. 7 meeting of Council.

The figure quoted for each member of Council includes not only their salary, but also their expenses for attending conferences, training, travel and per diem payments from

appointment to boards and agencies such as the Union Water System, the Conservation Authority, the Police Services Board, the Committee of Adjustment and, in the case of the Mayor, the Essex Power Corporation.

The totals reported were:

• Mayor John Paterson, $56,354

• Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald, $27,750

• Councillor Bill Dunn (who was appointed part way

through the year), $18,318

• Councillor John Hammond, $21,272

• Councillor John Jacobs, $27,122

• Councillor Larry Verbeke, $25,317

• Councillor Tim Wilkinson, $23,096.

The income paid to seven non-elected members of boards and agencies was also reported. These amounts were less than $2,000 for the year with one minor exception.

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By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent

Janitorial contract awarded

Ken Brown P.Eng, Leamington’s Manager of Public Works, has recommended to Council that the various, separate janitorial contracts that the municipality currently has could be consolidated into a single contract with one company at a savings to the corporation.

After letting a tender for the janitorial work currently charged in separate contracts on a month-to-month basis to the municipal office, the Complex, the fire service, the pollution control centre, the public works buildings, the OPP offices, and the water department, Brown was able to show Council the savings if the tendered work were offered to M.S. Janitorial Service (the low bidder) for a two-year term.

Council awarded the tender to M.S. Janitorial at the Mon. Mar. 7 meeting of Municipal Council.

Contract renewed with Coca Cola

On Monday evening, Mar. 7, Municipal Council was presented with a recommendation that it enter into another 5-year exclusivity contract with Coca Cola Bottling, Ltd.

The agreement has the potential to generate up to $12,000 for the municipality. Most of this money benefits the Recreation Complex, but benefit also accrues to Seacliff Park, the Marina, and the Municipal Building.

Council passed the agreement without debate.

Drain maintenance decisions

Along Mersea Road 6 east of Highway 77 runs the McCracken Drain, much of which is an enclosed tile drain. While planning maintenance on the open portion it was discovered that the tile portion has fallen into serious disrepair. Consequently, the Drainage Superintendent, Lu-Ann Marentette, has recommended to Municipal Council at the Mar. 7 meeting that a drainage engineer be appointed to report on repair and/or improvement of the tile portion. Council agreed with the appointment.

In a separate report, the Drainage Superintendent has recommended appointing the same drainage engineer as Kingsville has appointed to prepare a new maintenance schedule for the Sloan Drain. This drain outlets into the Ruscom River, and Kingsville has appointed Rood Engineering to report on it. By also using Rood Engineering, Leamington will save money on its new schedule. Since a significant part of the work will have already been completed by Rood, Municipal Council agreed with the recommendation.

Boycott of all Heinz products NOT good for local tomato producers

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Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls agrees.

“I love that French’s Ketchup will be using Leamington tomatoes,” said Nicholls. “They’re the best tomatoes in the world — if you haven’t had them, you haven’t had a tomato.”

But he, too, is concerned about the backlash, and said despite the good intentions of those ‘boycotting’ Heinz, it could instead hurt the town and its economy.

“I can understand how passionate people are about this,” he said, “but boycotting Heinz in general hurts Leamington.”

He said he noticed in the past week that Queen’s Park features both French’s and Heinz products, and that’s exactly what he wants to see.

Other local business owners agree. Some have opted to offer a choice to its customers, with both Heinz and French’s Ketchup adorning the tables of some local restaurants.

But in a Facebook post of his own, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, who is also the Ontario NDP Critic for Economic Development, Trade and Infrastructure and Employment, urged residents to sign a petition requesting the Queen’s Park dining room switch from Heinz to French’s ketchup, exclusively.

“This is an opportunity for Queen’s Park to demonstrate leadership and support local production and industry through our procurement policy,” said Natyshak via the petition. “I am asking everyone to sign the paper version of this petition which will be located through Windsor-Essex County and at my constituency office as well as on my web-

site under the ‘petitions’ tab.”

Natyshak went on to say he will be tabling the petition beginning this week and hopes to include additional signatures from across Ontario.

French’s Ketchup seems to be flying off the shelves at local grocery stores as consumers show their support for local tomato producers. (SUN Photo)

Guess Who came to my birthday?

My birthday trip to Caesars Windsor on the weekend was highlighted by watching one of my favourite musical talents perform.

Burton Cummings, former front man for The Guess Who, wowed the crowd with so many familiar songs, the entire audience was on its feet by the time he hit that last piano note.

That was soon followed by a string of number one hits across the world and The Guess Who was suddenly on the world’s stage.

Blessed with a phenomenal voice, Cummings ripped through such hits as American Woman, These Eyes, Stand Tall and Break it to Them Gently, which is one of my favourite tunes of all time.

He can still tickle the ivories like nobody else I’ve ever seen.

After Bachman left the group to form BachmanTurner Overdrive, Burton and the boys continued with great success until they split in 1975.

Cummings went on to a very successful solo career, scoring hit after hit in the late seventies.

Once again, it caused me to think about the way the music industry has gone over the past decade or so.

When the phenomenon known as rock and roll began back in the 1950s, many stuffy adults lost their minds, citing it as the devil’s music and too risqué for their children to be listening to.

So, how about we examine some of today’s artists and compare them to the years and hard work put in by Cummings and artists from his era.

Kanye, Bieber, even Katy Perry and Demi Lovato just don’t have the musical talent it takes to compare with the people who paved the way for them.

Bill Haley and the Comets, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and of course, Elvis Presley, led the charge in those days. All were true musicians. Lewis’ mastery of the piano just made his songs come alive. Even Elvis, who many just considered a singer, could carry himself on the guitar quite well.

Michael Jackson, otherwise maligned for his weirdness, was a musical genius, but Kanye West is not.

In fact, I’d hesitate to call his performances music at all.

Maybe poetry set to a beat, but certainly not music.

Maybe it’s just the old fogey coming out in me. Is that the way our parents and grandparents felt when the Beatles played Shea Stadium?

Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and many others soon erupted onto the scene of popular music and that golden era of rock and roll was born.

The Beatles-led British Invasion of the sixties brought rock and roll to yet another level and along with that, a young Canadian band from Winnipeg took heart in the fact that if you could play, you could stay.

There are some musical acts today that are really good and beyond talented. But the stuff they pass off as Top 40 today generally doesn’t cut the mustard for me.

Adele has a great voice. Taylor Swift is a gifted performer. Many country stars are phenomenal singers.

Others, not so much.

The Guess Who hit the airwaves in 1965 with their rendition of “Shakin’ All Over”, just prior to Cummings replacing Chad Allen as the lead singer.

The band’s name came from their record company wanting to create some mystique by printing on the record the band’s name as Guess Who?

Thirty or 40 years from now, very few of these names will be remembered. Deadmau5, Charlie XCX and Kendrick Lamar will be just a blip on the radar.

Eventually, the name stuck and eventually, with the help of Leamington-born CKLW programmer Rosalie Trombley, they got airplay with a little song called “These Eyes”, which proved to be an international hit in 1968.

The Weeknd will put the ‘E’ back in his name and fade into oblivion and I’ll finally enjoy my weekends once again. It goes along with that annoying Friday song from a couple of years ago, totally ruining weekends for a long time. Just maybe, memories of such weekend songs as Lynard Skynard’s Saturday Night Special and The Monkees’ Pleasant Valley Sunday will change that feeling.

Life on the island moves through another season

groups for day trips to the blue hole. This includes a stop at Flo’s Conch Bar. During low tide it is tricky maneuvering through the shallows.

We were awakened early Monday morning to the sound of a ship’s horn. For a moment I thought I was in Lauderdale and listening to the familiar harbour sounds. The phone brought us to another level of alertness and we realized that we were on Little Whale Cay and something was different. Finally, after almost a year and a half, the barge arrived bringing all of the supplies for our harbour repair. Another pallet of cement, a crane, a flatbed loaded with wood pilings, two new refrigerators, some propane tanks, along with our long-awaited chop block for our kitchen, were off loaded by early morning. The only thing missing was the crew to do the work!

Thankfully, we made it home safely and another one of Arthur’s lessons paid off.

The owner and his son will arrive here this week. It will be the first time that we have had friends from home here during an owner’s visit. I must admit that I am a little anxious, although my friends are always more than willing to jump in and participate in getting the island ready.

On Sunday we were surprised to have a small, unannounced plane land on our runway. De Havilland, the pilot named after the famous plane manufacturer, deplaned and explained that he was there to pick up some workers. He hung out the entire day, and after no workers showed up he departed close to 3:30 in the afternoon. Fortunately, he filled in as my partner for a match on the tennis court. Welcome to the Bahamas, where timing is not prioritized but there is always a positive attitude that the job will get done, just maybe not this year!

We have enjoyed our visitors from home. Mark has been much better about juggling his time between work and entertaining. He strictly adheres to his workday hours. On the other hand, I will make up for it when the owners have arrived and I’m putting in overtime!

Even though the weather reports have predicted 10 days of overcast skies and rain showers, we’ve had wonderful weather. The long haul of cool days and nights since early January has left the ocean a good 10º cooler than this time last year. It is hovering around the 70º mark. However, this did not deter our guests from frolicking in the surf at our main beach or jumping into the water at Hoffman Cay’s briny blue hole.

Since Mark was busy working, I was given the captain’s seat on the Boston Whaler and have now taken two different

Meanwhile, it is not difficult to believe that spring is just around the corner with all of our peacocks strutting their stuff. By May there will be a new bevy of peafowl. Each of our five females can potentially lay from three to five eggs. Unfortunately, last year none of the babies survived. We are not sure what happened to them because we were in Canada at the time. Most likely a larger bird preyed on them. That supposition is sad, but natural I guess.

Our guests lucked out with a wonderful photo when four male peacocks showed off their feathers at the same time. Apparently the female peahen chooses her partner by the length, width and colouration of the tail. We have spotted one egg in the bushes but think it may be a little early and cool for that egg to hatch. Arthur warns us not to touch a dud egg if it sits during the heat of the summer. It may very likely blow up in your hands and you wouldn’t get that stink out for a while!

With another busy month behind us and another one ahead, I can see why time passes so quickly. Our daughters and son-in-law will be here for Easter. Note to self: no egg hunting!

MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings

Public meetings to discuss drainage reports

There were four reports at the Mon. Mar. 7 Municipal Council meeting from Drainage Engineers that required statutory public meetings in order to be handled by Council.

First on the docket was regarding a request for a second access bridge over the 7th Concession branch of the Lebo Creek Drain. Under Provincial policy, each property is entitled to one grantable crossing over each municipal drain, so the entire cost of the crossing is anticipated to fall to the property owner. The formality of the public meeting was followed by a recommendation to Council to tender the project, and the authorizing by-law be read a first and second time to speed up the process.

Similar in many ways to the first item of business, the second engineer’s report concerned a farm access over the Lundy Drain from Mersea Road 10. The principal difference was that this bridge would qualify for Provincial subsidy since it is the only bridge to this property over the Lundy Drain.

The third matter had to do with the emergency replacement of a culvert over the John Leslie Drain on Mersea Road 6. It appeared ready to collapse, which would obstruct the drain, so it was removed immediately after inspection. A problem was that the farm it accessed needed the bridge to bring its harvest to market, so the municipality permitted reconstruction before an engineer’s report could be prepared. The new access was designed by drainage engineers, so submission of the late report is not anticipated to be a concern. This is a secondary access to the farm and its cost will fall to the landowner.

The final matter related to a condition imposed on the severance from a farm running between Mersea Road 6 and Mersea Road 7: the committee of adjustment required that the owners determine exactly what land drains into which of three separate drains so that apportionment would be accurate. Since the entire cost of the drainage engineer’s report falls to one landowner, there was nothing in the way of public concern expressed.

ERCA presented their annual report to Leamington Council at their Mar. 7 meeting. From left to right are Coun. Larry Verbeke (ERCA board member), ERCA vice-chair Len Janisse, and ERCA general manager Richard Wyma.

ERCA presents annual report to Council

Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) vicechair Len Janisse and general manager Richard Wyma were present at the Monday, Mar. 7 Council meeting to present the authority’s annual report and to highlight budget items that have and would impact Leamington and the entire region. The initiatives were too numerous to name individually, but are available on-line at www. erca.org.

When the opportunity for questions came, Councillor Tim Wilkinson asked Mr. Wyma to elaborate on how ERCA can assist the municipality with the phragmites problem in the area. The answer was not assuring. However, both the Authority and Leamington’s drainage engineer participate in the same phragmites study group and work with the Province to search for successful control measures.

Funding approved for sewer work

On February 5 the Municipality of Leamington was notified that the reconstruction of Marlborough/Chestnut and its sewer separation was approved for 50% funding, up to $1,000,000 from the Province under the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. The area impacted is Marlborough Street from Erie to Chestnut, Chestnut Street from Marlborough to Russell, and then Fox Street from Askew to Russell. The work is expected to cost about 40 properties of the reconstructed area about 10% of the anticipated total cost of $2,000,000 under the local improvements policy of the municipality.

Hats On For Health Care

The Gore Hill Publi School Gators recently participated in Hats On For Health Care. For a donation of up to $2, students and staff could wear their favourite hats for the entire day. The money collected that day will be donated to Windsor Regional Hospital in support of their Mental Health Program. Pictured, some of the staff and students show off their favourite headgear, front row, left to right: Vivienne Fittler, Kavan Wales, Mackenzie Wiebe, Nate Fischer, Bella Fast. Back row: Mrs. Coristine, Austin Wiebe, Talyse Diaz, Mr. Piruzza. (Submitted photo)

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Without your knowledge, you have made it to the top of a very influential person’s list. This can only mean good things for your future, Aries. Be proud of yourself.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Friends and family who seem meddlesome may have more noble motives, Taurus. Give these loved ones the benefit of the doubt and be glad they care so much.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, a big project means you will be working with others in the week ahead. Put your best foot forward and be receptive of others’ ideas and suggestions.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you are full of energy this week, but for whatever reason you are still holding back. Don’t be afraid to unleash that energy and get to work. Others will be impressed.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Mull an invitation before responding this week, Leo. You can find both pros and cons to accepting the invitation, and taking the time to consider it will ensure you make the right call.

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Virgo, a healthy sense of ambition will move a project along much more quickly than you or others had imagined. Once the work is done, you’ll have plenty of time to relax.

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A person from your past may come into your life, Libra. He or she stirs up old emotions, and you may need to take a step back in a current relationship. Think things over carefully.

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Scorpio, your ambition is growing, but you are already beginning to feel overwhelmed. You may need to put the brakes on any new endeavors for a little while.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Any business transactions you make this week can have a lasting effect on your financial status, Sagittarius. This means carefully considering every purchase.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, expenses are piling up, and soon your stress levels may be rising as a result. You can use a dose of good news, and it’s coming this week.

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Someone is rubbing you the wrong way, Aquarius. Just walk away and don’t let this person get under your skin. Taking the high road will serve you best in the long run.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, the week ahead is full of promise. Your energy levels are soaring, and you are poised to meet new people and make things happen.

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Chuck Norris, Actor (76)

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Natyshak bringing growers’ concerns to Queen’s Park

By Bryan Jessop

Essex MPP Taras Natyshak didn’t have to travel far from home to develop an understanding of what’s making local greenhouse growers uneasy about their industry.

Natyshak — who is also the NDP’s economic development, employment and infrastructure critic for Ontario — paid a Thursday, March 3 visit to RTM Farms on Highway 77 where he met with representatives of the Leamington area’s greenhouse industry. There, he took note of issues highlighted that included rising electricity rates, infrastructure, job creation and shortfalls within the 2016 provincial budget.

Afterwards, Natyshak shared what he heard publically at Vine Fresh Acres on Essex Road 14.

“This has been a great opportunity for me as the economic development critic to talk to people on the front lines of our regional economy,” he explained.

“We discussed the ramifications the budget will have on the greenhouse industry and there are concerns there. This industry is very price sensitive. There’s an impetus here for control and stability — any fluctuations could threaten the viability of the business.”

With escalating hydro costs, Natyshak has been told that local growers are finding it difficult to remain competitive with operations in countries like Mexico and Chili.

“There’s no level playing field,” he said. “Cost changes can put businesses in Ontario at a serious competitive disadvantage.”

Natyshak described that the Wynne government’s budget as an opportunity to support Leamington and Chatham-Kent areas that was wasted by neglecting the region’s need for infrastructure support and job creation.

The Essex MPP also expressed concern over what he labeled as “the shortsighted sell-off of Hydro One,” a decision that he said could make it even more challenging for growers to accommodate production costs.

“The 60 per cent sell off and privatization of Hydro One leaves costs at the whim of profit-motivated sellers,” said Natyshak, who also criticized the decision for its affect on revenue needed for services including health care and education. “Higher electricity costs won’t help

restore manufacturing and it will hurt job creation for greenhouse growers here in Leamington. Under a privatized Hydro One, we won’t have the ability to leverage the building of transmission lines with an eye to economic development and job creation. We need to stop the Hydro One selloff.”

Natyshak plans to bring the feedback received from Chatham and Leamington as well as Windsor and Sarnia from visits to those cities on March 2 back to Queen’s Park to highlight the effects the government’s policies will have on local businesses, manufacturers and residents.

In addition to sewage, water and natural gas reqirements for the local greenhouse industry, Natyshak is also putting emphasis on the need to complete the Highway 3 expansion into four lanes to allow for safer, more convenient delivery of products into neighbouring markets. He formulated a private members bill last year in a push to have the project completed, a motion that was turned down in Toronto.

“It’s ridiculous that it was shot down,” Natyshak stated. “It’s their own project. They’re denying accessibility and safety for residents in this area. It’s said to see

it being omitted. Greenhouse growers in Leamington are doing their part to grow the economy and create local jobs. Now it’s time for the Wynne government to get to work on job creation by supporting the greenhouse industry. Premier Wynne needs to listen to local growers and invest in Leamington’s electricity transmission system, and the expansion of Highway 3.”

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Fresh Acres co-owner Jake Neufeld and Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers market analyst Glen Snoek chat during a regional tour by Natyshak to hear the concerns of local greenhouse growers regarding the provincial government’s cap and trade plans, infrastructure and other issues. Natyshak visited Leamington March 3 immediately after meeting with Chatham-Kent mayor Randy Hope to discuss the same topics.

Don’s Appliances has been at your side with great service since 1956.

Five years ago, Don handed his business over to his oldest son Rick Gillan.

Rick had been working with his father since he was 15 and still carries on the family business today.

Not only are we celebrating the business but also Rick with a 60th birthday on March 4th.

Here's to 60 years of great service and many more to come from Don's Appliances.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love, your family.

Natyshak, Vine

After School Program students learn about fire safety

ACCESS’ Leamington After School Program was visited on February 17 by Leamington Fire Service’s DeputyChief Mike Ciacelli and his co-op students Amy Lutsch and Dominic North. The children were amazed as Deputy-Chief Ciacelli showed them his fire-fighting equipment, while explaining the importance of firefighter training.

An engaging fire safety presentation regarding fire prevention, what to do in case of a fire, and fire safety at home was provided. The students really enjoyed their enthusiasm

World Day of Prayer for Peace and Justice

Several Leamington area churches joined together Friday afternoon to celebrate the ‘World Day of Prayer’ at North Leamington United Mennonite Church. The event is a global ecumenical movement, which began in 1922. It is led by Christian women who join in prayer and action for peace and justice each year on the first Friday in March. This year’s service was written by the Cuban WDP Committee and entitled ‘Receive Children. Receive Me’. Offerings received provide grants for projects in Canada and throughout the world. Local World Day of Prayer committee members, from left to right, are: Reverend Alicia Good, Dayana

Charlene Vincent,

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Catherine Riediger, Ora Puyda, Faith Moffatt, Nelda Pardy, Mary Lou Malott, Carolyn Reid, Anita Taves and Loretta Dick.

and passion for their career and were delighted to be greeted by Sparky (Stefan Pretli).

The students felt fortunate to have them visit and thank them for their hard work and dedication.

ACCESS’ Leamington After School Program operates out of Queen of Peace Elementary and is free for children in grades 1 through 8. The program is part of Ontario’s Active After School Strategy and aims to help children get active, develop healthy eating habits, gain confidence and do better in school, all of which helps to decrease childhood obesity and violence. Each day the children receive a nutritious snack, homework assistance, and education on personal

health, safety, and relationships. Participants also have the opportunity to participate in physical activities, and develop social skills.

Through visits from a variety of guests like Deputy-Chief Ciacelli, the children are learning about safe and healthy lifestyles, while having fun and being supported by professional educators. Parents and school staff report improved social skills and reduced behaviour problems in the children who participate.

The Leamington After School program has spaces available. For more information or to register your child call Lianne at 519-324-5005 or visit www.accesscounty.ca

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Deputy-Chief Mike Ciacelli of Leamington Fire Services, co-op students Amy Lutsch and Dominic North, and Sparky the fire dog made a fire safety presentation to the students at the ACCESS Leamington After School Program at Queen of Peace School.

Syrian refugee family arrives in Leamington

By Bryan Jessop

Leap Day may not be a holiday, but for Leamington’s newest family, it is likely one that will never be forgotten.

Mohammad Alabsy, his wife Rabeaa and their five children arrived in Leamington on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 29 once an ordeal spanning more than a third of a decade finally came to an end. The Syrian refugee family is amongst the latest to arrive in Essex County after spending two days in a Montreal hotel upon landing in Canada.

From Montreal, the Alabsy family caught a flight to Pearson International in Toronto on Monday morning and then a commuter flight to Windsor, where they were greeted by the sponsoring family of Abe Fehr — president of co-sponsoring Uni-Fab — and others brandishing a welcoming sign written in both English and Arabic.

“It’s got to be quite the adjustment for them, but they always seem happy to see us. We just want them to feel as welcome as possible.”

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Abe Fehr

Uni-Fab employee. The Fehrs and Uni-Fab will sponsor them for the first five months, followed by six months of sponsorship by the Canadian federal government — the typical arrangement for Syrian refugee arrivals through the Blended Sponsorship Program — followed in turn by another one month of sponsorship from the Fehrs/UniFab. Thirty-eight-year-old Mohammad, equipped with a background in laying tile and granite work, is eager to find employment while he and 32-year-old Rabeaa are also scheduled to begin taking English lessons from the South Essex Community Council.

All members of the family — including eight-year-old son Yanal, seven-year-old daughter Reemas, fouryear-old daughter Rawan, two-year-old daughter Farida and 10-month-old son Ahmad — have been issued Social Insurance Numbers and cards while the three oldest became Queen Elizabeth Public School students as of Monday, Mar. 7.

“There were random people who came up to congratulate them,” Fehr recalled. “It was very heartwarming to see. People are generally excited to see them.”

The arrangement to bring the Alabsy family to Windsor was orchestrated by the Mennonite Central Committee as the first of many steps to start their new lives in Canada. The journey was preceded by a waiting period of three-and-a-half years, during which time the family lived in a Jordanian refugee camp that had swelled in size to 15,000 people.

The Alabsys hailed from Daraa, a southwestern Syrian city of about 100,000 lying 13 km north of the border with Jordan and 90 km south of the civil war-torn nation’s capital of Damascus. Since violence in the Middle Eastern country erupted in the spring of 2011, Daraa has been dubbed “Cradle of the Revolution,” a reference to protests that broke out after a teenage boy and 14 of his friends were arrested for creating anti-government graffiti.

To start their lives in Leamington, the Alabsy family is renting a home recently purchased by a

“They’re really looking forward to this,” said Fehr of the Alabsys’ immersion into Canadian life. “They’ve already started to learn English and the children are picking it up very quickly. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the older kids getting along with the language in two or three weeks.”

In preparation of the family’s arrival, a group of nine Uni-Fab managers and employees stepped forward to form a volunteer commit-

tee to help prepare them for their new home. The group made arrangements to furnish the rental home, equip it with necessary appliances and find clothing for the newcomers. Osmond Mourad, Uni-Fab’s quality manager, has been offering his services as interpreter. Originally from Lebanon, Mourad is fluent in Arabic and is able to communicate effectively with Mohammad, Rabeaa and their children.

“He’s been so helpful for us,” Fehr said of Mourad. “Google Translate has been useful too, but it’s really slow. Our staff has been really excited about getting involved. It’s been a joint effort for sure.”

The SECC also has a translator available to the family and one student at Queen Elizabeth — born in Iraq — is able to communicate to a limited extent with the three older children despite some challenges derived from differences in dialect.

Surprisingly to many, the Canadian winter has been one component of the Alabsy family’s new life that has not been a challenging

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Uni-Fab quality manager Osmond Mourad assists members of a Syrian refugee family making its home in Leamington with a lunch offered by the local metal fabricating facility Friday, March 4. Fluent in Arabic, Mourad has been offering his services as a translator for the family’s husband, wife and five children, who arrived in Leamington on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 29.

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cold recently and the city of Daraa — with an elevation of 1,500 feet above sea level — experiences an average February low of 4 degrees Celsius.

The Alabsy family will soon receive residential status with the long-term goal of one day acquiring Canadian citizenship. Now eligible for health care, Fehr and Mourad are now scheduling medical and dental visits for the parents and children and

have shown Mohammad and Rabeaa how to use amenities not common in their homeland such as the stove.

“It’s going fairly well,” Fehr said of the integration process. “It’s got to be quite the adjustment for them, but they always seem happy to see us. We just want them to feel as welcome as possible.”

The Fehrs first considered sponsoring a refugee family after a conversation Abe had with a friend in Manitoba about five years ago. The friend, an established potato

farmer, explained that his children asked him what he wanted as a Christmas present one year. He replied by saying that instead of presents, he would like to sponsor a family of refugees immigrating to Canada.

“We all seem to have more things than we really need,” Fehr explained. “I talked to my wife about it and it became a pretty easy decision when we found out there are sponsorships available. My family immigrated from the Ukraine in the 1870s and they could have

MARCH 12 – Cutie Patootie Parties will be having a fun kids Karaoke Day of singing fun!

MARCH 19 – Register the kids from 3 yrs - 10 yrs to decorate a cup, then we will help you plant it with a flower seed which you can take home & watch your flower grow!

MARCH 26 - Winner of Colouring Contest Announced at 10am. Easter Hay Rides around the Fairgrounds, with our driver Farmer Dan! Face painting with the kids, Easter Treats for the kids, Ugliest Easter Bonnet Contest! Guest vote for their favourite one. Winner receives 1 MONTH FREE RENTAL of their booth! Please come join us for a fun filled March! Call or email with any questions 519-326-8082 or ldasfair@gmail.com or we’re on Facebook!

been helped a lot coming to Canada, so this is a way to give back.”

The Alabsys were officially greeted by Uni-Fab employees during a special lunch at the Highway 77 facility on Friday, March 4. After introducing the new arrivals, Fehr gave workers the opportunity to ask them questions, translated along with answers by Mourad. After one employee asked the family if they liked Canada and were happy to be here, Mohammad replied “Thank God, yes we are.”

Currently, the Leamington United Mennonite Church is awaiting and sponsoring the arrival of a Syrian family with two small children while Faith Mennonite Church is sponsoring a family with three children. Other Leamington-area churches are also making arrangements to host Syrian families. By the end of this year, Leamington could be host to approximately 100 refugees from the Syrian civil war.

Industrial property sale amendment

Leamington’s Director of Legal and Legislative Services Ruth Orton reported to Council at the Mar. 7 meeting that there has been a request to amend the conditions applied to the sale of an industrial plot by the municipality.

The agreement specified a timeline for the construction of an industrial building and a minimum size for the building, or the sale would be cancelled and the lands recovered.

The purchaser has asked for a timeline extension to 2017 and a reduction to the initial size of the building. The administrative recommendation was to approve the request.

After discussion, the matter was endorsed by Council.

FREE 12-WEEK PARENTING

CLASS - hosted by Windsor Essex Community Health Centre, every Tuesday until March 29, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. Topics: nutrition, child development, discipline, safety, health & wellness. Prizes & giveaways. Free childcare provided. For more info or to register call Nicole at 519-258-6002 ext. 503.

CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AND HERITAGE VILLAGE (CTMHV) ON THE ARNER TOWN LINE IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS to help with kids programs such as 'Pioneer for a Day', special events, shows, meetings, or in the museum, log cabins and period buildings, etc. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help out, contact Judy Anderson, Education and Volunteer Coordinator at CTMHV, 519-776-6909 or email education@ctmhv.com

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS Wednesday, March 16, 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church. Speaker: Susan Ross. Topic: Critter Friendly Habitat. All are welcome for an evening of horticultural fellowship. Refreshments served. For more info contact Peter Scorrar 519-326-8529.

FOOD & FELLOWSHIP SUPPERMonday, March 21, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9

John St., welcomes those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge.

PELEE PAST QUESTERS WILL MEET Thursday, March 24, 7:00 p.m., at WFCU, 318 Erie St. S., Leamington. Speaker: Aline Menard. Topic: Turn of the Century Catalogue Houses. Guests welcome. Pelee Past Questers is an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration of artefacts, existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education. For more info call Jackie at 519-3261361.

EASTER DINNER - For those who are alone or will go without.

Sunday, March 27, 4:00 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Call to register 519-326-3111. No charge. Meals delivered to shut-ins (Leamington, Wheatley, Kingsville area only).

Rides provided.

STUDIES IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION, Sundays at 7:00 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 220 Erie St. N., Leamington. This is a new seminar on Bible prophecy. Study outlines are provided. All are welcome. For more information call 519-3221644.

2ND LEAMINGTON SCOUTING

MEETS at the Leamington United Church, 9 John St., as follows: Beaver Scouts (age 5-7) meet Mondays from 6:15-7:30 p.m.;

Cub Scouts (ages 8-10) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Scouts (age 11-13) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Venturer Scouts (age 14-17) meet Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Come check it out. For more info call 519-3266355 or 519-326-6214.

MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise. It's free, fun, and wheelchair accessible. All seniors welcome. ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE'S DRINKING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance), 171 Erie St. N.

PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princes St. (Princess Centre) Suite 408, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-3260612. Business calls: 519-3263821.

WEDNESDAYS - Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.

Uni-Fab president Abe Fehr holds the 10-month-old son of a Syrian family that arrived in Leamington Monday, Feb. 29 during a lunch at the local metal fabricating facility Friday, Mar. 4. (SUN Photos)

Greenhouse pest control takes a new “push-pull” approach

In an effort to improve pest control in the greenhouse industry, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) researchers are studying how plants attract and repel insects based on volatile chemicals released from their leaves and flowers.

Dr. Ian Scott (London Research and Development Centre/AAFC) is leading a team of scientists who are investigating which repellant and attractant plants are the most effective and if these plants can be used as a “push-pull” strategy to reduce insect damage on valuable greenhouse fruits and vegetables.

The push-pull strategy uses one plant to repel insect pests away from the adjacent crop plant (the “push”), while a second plant more attractive to the pest insect than the crop acts as the “pull.”

The attractive plant is also called the “trap crop” and is often a different species than the crop plant. As part of the strategy, trap crops would be “intercropped” or planted around the main crop to reduce the pest pressure.

Currently the research is focused on tomato crops in greenhouse trials to investigate whether the push-pull strategy will protect tomato plants from cabbage looper and whitefly by minimizing egg-laying on the crop.

This three-year research project ends in March 2018 and will address the issues of greenhouse pest control, pesticide resistance and environmental sustainability

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

By Pat Simpson

The General Meeting of Leamington Legion Branch 84 was held March 2. It was a very sad meeting, as decisions needed to be made regarding the survival of the Branch. Twenty-two members attended, about one-third of the paid-up membership.

If no member steps forward to stand as President, the Branch will have to relinquish their Charter shortly after the end of May. Nominations are April 6 and the election is the General Meeting in May.

It is no longer financially feasible for the Branch to maintain the building, and provided that a President is elected, meetings and programs would be held off-site.

In the meantime, stop in at the Branch and support the Seniors Dinner and Saturday Meat Draws, and just enjoy some comradeship. You can make a difference.

If you are a member, consider how you can contribute to the Executive. The Executive currently has very few members and they have worked extremely hard to keep a well-loved Branch functioning. The Ladies Auxiliary has also worked hard to contribute to the viability of the Branch.

Robert McKee, Br. 84 President, has stayed on as President longer than his original commitment and his efforts are appreciated.

Canada

Summer Jobs

program: application deadline extended

The Canada Summer Jobs Program creates summer job opportunities and valuable work experience specifically for youth aged 15 to 30 intending to return to their studies in the next school year. The program’s aim is also to help employers create summer job opportunities that focus on priorities important to their local communities, which could include special events such as sporting or cultural occasions.

“Over the years, many businesses and not-for-profit agencies have benefited from having a summer student,” said Van Kesteren. “Whether it is helping organize local events or keeping parks and downtowns clean and beautiful, this is a great and important opportunity for the youth of ChathamKent and Leamington.”

Public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees can receive up to 50% of the provincial minimum hourly wage.

Not-for-profit employers can receive up to 100% of the provincial minimum hourly wage and mandatory employment-related costs.

For further information and to apply, visit www.servicecanada.gc.ca/csj or a Service Canada Centre.

Q of P celebrates French Week

Queen of Peace School with French Immersion had their French Week from February 29-March 4. Each day of the week brought a new event to the school for the students to learn about the Winter Carnival.

Monday: Students wore their hockey jerseys while watching the French Club play “Louis la Grenouille” followed by opening ceremonies featuring special guest Bonhomme.

Tuesday: The entire school wore green and white, which are the colours of the FrancoOntario flag. They also participated in French Bingo.

Wednesday: It was Tuque Day with a French Spelling Bee in the gym. Winners were Brodie MacInnes (primary), Katelyn Pickard (junior) and Lauren Azar (senior).

Thursday: Students wore their House League colours and enjoyed the outdoor Winter Carnival Games. The hot chocolate and maple leaf cookies were especially appreciated.

Friday: A special concert with BEEBO had the Royals rocking and rolling to French music. The raffle winners and door display winners were announced.

It was a great week to celebrate the French culture that surrounds Queen of Peace School with French Immersion.

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DALE'S LAST FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH

Hosted by Sharon and David Light

Come and enjoy an evening of acoustic music, refreshments and Community. There is no cover charge but we do pass the hat for a free-will offering in aid of local charities and The Bank Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 pm music starts at 7:00 pm.

List of performers:

Francine Leclair and Merrill Mills

Bob Garrett

Tina Pumfrey

Tate Pumfrey

Ray Oliphant

Alice Hesselrode

Blaise MacNeil, Bernadine Gillis Reeb & John Moran

DAVE GUNNING FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH

DOORS OPEN @ 7:00 PM, SHOW STARTS @ 8:00 PM

The Road to Folkfest Concerts and The Bank Theatre present Dave Gunning in concert. This is a joint fundraising event. Tickets are $20 per person (fees may apply) and available online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2476659 or http://kingsvillefolkfest.org/Kingsville_Folk_Fest/CONCERTS.html By phone at 1-800-838-3006.

IAN SMITH PRESENTS AN EVENING OF SMOOTH JAZZ SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD @ 7:30 PM Ticket details to follow.

EXCITING NEWS

THE FARM SHOW is returning, late May and early June. Check back for upcoming details.

Queen of Peace students faced off in a Tug of War on Thursday, Mar. 3. The activity was just one of several that staff and students enjoyed during French Week’s Winter Carnival celebrations.

OBITUARY

Donna Dennis

Donna Dennis (nee Ryall), 75 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 3, 2016.

OBITUARY

Carlo Vander Muren

Carlo Vander Muren, 71 years, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016.

OBITUARY

Bruno Nawrocki

Bruno Nawrocki, 87 years, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens.

Beloved wife and best friend of Lynwood for 57 years. Loving mom to Terry and wife Barb. Cherished grandma to Jason (Vanessa), Justin (Kourtney), Jesse (Brogan), Alyssa, and Amber (Jerrod). Donna was looking forward to meeting her first great-granddaughter Andi Lynn, however, she missed her arrival by a few days. Dearest sister of Sharon Raymont (the late Ron - 2015), and sister-in-law to Douglas (Jackie), Bill (Bernice), and Larry (Bev). Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents George and Isabelle Ryall and her in-laws Russell and Dorothy.

Donna took great enjoyment in watching her grandchildren grow, helping out at the Church of the Living Word, partaking in the Ladies’ Bible Study group, and just being with her family and friends.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington.

Funeral Service celebrating Donna’s life was held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Interment Graceland Cemetery. Pastor Rodger Jackson officiated.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Hospital Foundation (HOSPICE) or to the Church of the Living Word.

Friends may send condolences or make a memorial contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Dear father of Chad (Terri) and Monica Campbell. Loving grandfather of Xander, Meghan, Logan, Michael and Jesse. Dear brother of Dimphi de Graaf, Lea Jacobs, Mary Witt (Irvin), Rita Santing (Al), Charlie Duerinks (Marilyn). Predeceased by sister Teresa Desmarais, Cathy Gole and brother Cor. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and relatives locally and in Holland also survive.

Carlo was a retired Plant Manager after 20 years at Precision Spring in Kingsville, longtime member of the Kent Kennel Club, breeder and owner of Adele Kennels Reg’d. (Bouvier des Flandres) and member of the Corvette Club.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Carlo’s life was held from the funeral home on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association.

Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Grease fire on Ivan St.

Leamington Fire Service crews responded to a kitchen fire on Ivan Street on Friday, March 4.

Two occupants were taken to hospital for minor burns and smoke inhalation.

The incident was deemed an accidental grease fire. Damage was estimated at $30,000.

Beloved husband of Irene Nawrocki. Dear father of Christine Nawrocki, Bernard Nawrocki (Dorothy). Loving grandfather of Brandon (Katrina) and Brent. A private Graveside Service was held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Hospital Foundation by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631).

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Velma Bishop

Velma Bishop (nee Sullivan), 88 years, passed away with family by her side on Friday, March 4, 2016.

Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Tom (Linda) and Jim, and the late Bill. Cherished grandma of Aaron (Philamena), Chris (Michelle), Tyler, Penny (Andy), Michelle and greatgrandma of 17 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her sisters Hazel and Faye. Dear sister-in-law of Marilyn Whaley (Murray), Edna Trudell (the late Jerry), and the late Alan Bishop (the late Doris). Survived by many nieces and nephews.

Velma loved her family and cherished them dearly. She will be missed.

Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 11 a.m. until time of Memorial Service to celebrate Velma’s life at 12 noon. Rev. John Van Omme officiating.

If you wish to donate in Velma’s memory, the family has asked that donations be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Family and friends may share their memories or make an online contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

7th annual Farmers Night

The Essex County Farm Safety Association is hosting their 7th annual free Farmers Night on Tuesday, March 15 at the Essex Civic Centre from 7-9 p.m. This event is in conjunction with Agriculture Safety Week that is recognized across Canada.

This year the evening will consist of 3 short workshops covering different topics of interest: Dina Daheen-Pich, pharmacist at Essex Pharmacare will speak on drug interactions; chiropodist Dr. Julie Fraser will speak about caring for your feet; and the third workshop will deal with vision and eye care.

Farmers who attend the evening and bring in two old SMV signs can trade them in for two new ones free of charge at the end of the night.

For more details, contact Anne at 519-776-5159.

Habitat For Humanity ReStore opens in Leamington

By Bryan Jessop

The chance to make a few home improvements while supporting a program to build new homes for local families has arrived in Leamington.

Habitat For Humanity Windsor-Essex officially opened its South Essex ReStore at 1 Iroquois Rd. (Unit 2) in Leamington Saturday, March 5 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony involving municipal politicians from Leamington and Kingsville, local HFH representatives and volunteers. The Windsor-Essex branch’s executive director Mike Van der Vlist served as emcee for the event, introducing a short list of speakers to a sizable crowd of gatherers and presenting plaques to two of the four founders who began making efforts to bring Habitat For Humanity to Leamington 25 years ago.

The plaques were presented to Joe O’Neil and Mary Degoey, as George Hildebrandt was unable to attend. The fourth member of the original group — Otto Rieger — died in 2001.

“The ReStore coming to South Essex means we’re going to be building in South Essex on a permanent basis,” Van der Vlist announced to start the presentation just outside the main doors of the new facility.

Van der Vlist noted that despite the “Windsor-Essex” designation, the vast majority of the first 50-plus homes have been built in the city. Following discussions with Kingsville municipal council, a home was built in Cottam last year. The 60th local HFH home will be built in Windsor in the spring of this year and the 61st will be built in Leamington on Rickway Drive in the fall. The next home will be built on Birch Avenue in Kingsville in 2017.

“That project in Cottam alone brought together our community,” said Kingsville mayor Nelson Santos. “We’re thankful to be a part of it, we’re glad to be here today and we look forward to working with you (Habitat For Humanity) as we go forward.”

The local HFH opened a Leamington office on Talbot Street in April of 2015 after its first 22 years of a presence in the county translated into 59 homes built mostly in the Windsor region. The office now shares the same location as the Iroquois Road ReStore — formerly a Sears Appliance Centre — featuring 2,800 sq. ft. of floor space.

“We’re very, very happy to have this back here,” Leamington mayor John Paterson said.

Paterson also offered words of praise to the four Leamington-based founders who made plans and arranged meetings to bring Habitat For Humanity to the county more than two decades ago. O’Neil explained that the idea of bringing HFH to Ontario originated from a Winnipeg Free Press article he read while living in the small community of Glen Robertson, about 50 km southwest of Cornwall.

After moving to Leamington in 1988, O’Neil remained in contact with Winnipeg Habitat For Humanity representatives and discovered that two other Leamington residents — Rieger and Hildebrandt — were interested in bringing the charitable organization to Ontario. As a social justice committee member of St. Michael’s Parish, Degoey also joined the local effort. After the Leamington Knights of Columbus allowed the use of their hall at the advice of Fr. Claire Coleman, the first meeting officially took place in 1990.

“I’m glad to see them come back out here,” O’Neil noted. “It’s great to see them expanding into town here.”

The city of Waterloo and town of Alymer became the first

and second Habitat For Humanity locations in Ontario, and Windsor — the province’s third location — has since built more homes than any other HFH branch in Canada. Other Habitat For Humanity chapters are located in Owen Sound, London and Chatham.

Van der Vlist noted that most of the inventory stocked for public purchase at the Windsor Essex ReStores is donated by community residents and businesses with other contributions coming from Home Depot. The Leamington ReStore is operated by two employees and a team of about a dozen volunteers. The first ReStore was opened on Provincial Road in Windsor and has since relocated to Devon Drive.

“We’re tremendously excited about the community’s commitment to this establishment here,” Van der Vlist said.

The two ReStore locations accept donations of new and used building materials including doors, windows, hard-

ware, flooring, appliances, bathroom fixtures, lumber, tables, kitchen cabinets, plumbing, electrical, lighting, hand tools, power tools and other items. Habitat For Humanity also recycles E-waste devices including computers, printers, fax machines, copiers, phones, VCR/DVD players, radios, televisions, toasters and microwaves.

More information on the new ReStore is available by calling 226-345-2488 or visiting the website www.habitatwindsor.org.

Mary DeGoey and Kingsville mayor Nelson Santos cut the ribbon to officially open Leamington’s Habitat For Humanity ReStore at 1 Iroquois Rd. Saturday, March 5 as a crowd of council members, volunteers and their families gather to witness the event.

Leamington Mersea Historical Society had a display at the Essex Train Show. From left to right are LMSH president Paul Bunnett-Jones, James Verbeke, and LMHS vice-president Larry Verbeke.

Historical Society promotes MCR Station at train show

Leamington Mersea Historical Society members had one of the most popular displays at the recent Essex Train Show.

As well as an excellent selection of local history works by authors like Leamingtonborn Sandy Antal, “Invasions”, and Rev. E.J. Lajeunesse writing the definitive story of the French period in Essex County, patrons were treated to free apples from Simpson Orchards. Add in Bob McCracken’s stories and it made for a delightful weekend. Over 1,200 went through the gates.

Show-goers were impressed by Mike McIlwain’s famous railway photo collection and artifacts, especially those featuring the historic MCR station and those who worked there.

The Essex show is the largest in Southwestern Ontario and is a feature the last full weekend each February to highlight the history of the men and machines that ran the rails since 1887. All aboard!

Pelee Questers learn about the early days of ironing

There are times during the day where one can lament on the need for high tech appliances and long for the “good old days”, meaning the simpler methods our mothers used during their work day. Although we can debate the modern necessity for juicers, cappuccino coffee makers or even electric fondues, few, if any of us, can dispute the glory of the modern iron and how it has emancipated women from this chore.

On January 28 the Pelee Questers enjoyed a presentation by Jackie King on the origins of the iron/flat iron and its evolution.

Jackie’s unique collection of flat irons traces a history from the “box iron” where a metal slug was placed inside the element while another slug was being heated to replace it, to the “sad iron” (sad meaning solid). These irons were manufactured by local blacksmiths.

The collection also boasts a type of iron created by Florence Potts where both ends of the iron were pointed, thereby easing the effort when ironing collars. The grooves in the “crimper iron” allowed for proper pressing of complicated fabrics.

The Questers left the meeting with a genuine respect for the effort of our “foremothers” and gratitude for permanent press fabrics and the electric iron.

Pelee Past Questers’ next meeting is Thursday, March 24 at 7 p m at WFCU, 318 Erie St. S., Leamington. The topic will be Turn of the Century Catalogue Homes presented by Aline Menard.

Happy 70th Birthday George Clark

CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Rita Robinson-Reid sincerely thank all their friends and relatives who offered their support during their time of loss.

Many thanks go to Mom’s dear friend, Brenda Tansley, for the many countless hours of companionship and assistance, Amanda and the staff at the Leamington Mennonite Home for their care and Kevin Reid and his staff at Reid Funeral Home for their patience and compassion.

Our thanks also to those who sent flowers, online condolences, cards and those who donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Alzheimer Society.

All these kindnesses will long be remembered.

Doug, Shelley, Diane and families

Twomyfeetareguiding, Twoareonmyrighthand, Twoareonmylefthand. Twowhowarmlycover Two who o’er me hover. Twotowhom‘tisgiven ToguidemystepstoHeaven. Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure...

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly, tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear Rachel, That we do not think of you.

I cherish everything we have done together, each memory as we laughed together. Always cared. Your love I have kept in my heart and it will always be.

All my love, Pilisita

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our Mom

VERNA WILSON

Who peacefully left us March 6, 2013 Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear. Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps you near. Your family.

Pelee Past Questers learned about the evolution of the iron at a recent meeting. The chore of ironing was quite labour intensive using the early irons (pictured) that were manufactured by blacksmiths.

Special sessions will discuss advantages of going vegetarian

Want to learn how to prepare delicious and healthy vegetarian meals? Ever wondered about the advantages of going vegetarian?

Here is an excellent opportunity to find out.

Vegetarian Cooking Classes held March 16, 23 and 30 will feature three special sessions where you will see tasty and healthy vegetarian recipes demonstrated and then taste samples of those recipes. As well, health information will be made available that shows the numerous advantages of a vegetarian lifestyle. Benefits include more nutritious meals, lower risk of heart disease and diabetes, weight control and overall feeling better about yourself and your health.

You will be shown how you can be in control of your health and how to take steps toward developing a healthier lifestyle. You will see how easy it is to prepare plant-based meals that look good and taste good. These sessions will be at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 220 Erie St. N., Leamington. Advance registration is encouraged as space is limited. There is a minimum fee per session to help offset cost of samples and you can bring a family member for free. Register at eatsleepbmerry@ gmail.com or call 226350-7935.

Mill St. Public School held a Kindergarten Registration Open House on Feb. 17 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The kindergarten registrants and their families were given a “passport” which was stamped every time they visited a different part of the school. The gym was part of that “tour”, and there, Mill St. staff played parachute games with the children, and helped them try out the gym equipment.

Rhine Danube bowling scores

The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores for Feb. 22. Games Over 200: Ernie Purr 201, Ozzie Wolf 201-219, Gary Garnham 202-204, Heinz Kosempel 227-203-219, Alex Smith 235-214, Chris Kosempel 211-224-206, Jamie Arquette 236, Willy Fittler 202, Richard Dickau 212, Manfred Dickau 209-213, Aaron Dickau 204-244-201, Brent Bishop 206, Tys Schaafsma 233-220, Wayne Abbott 216-201, Jack Valade 201-235. Series Over 550: Ozzie Wolf 609, Gary Garnham 577, Heinz Kosempel 649, Alex Smith 642, Chris Kosempel 641, Manfred Dickau 582, Aaron Dickau 649, Dan Dalimonte 552, Brent Bishop 559, Tys Schaafsma 636, Wayne Abbott 615, Jack Valade 591.

High Handicap Games: Jamie Arquette 306, Tys Schaafsma 300, Alex Smith 287.

High Handicap Series: Tys Schaafsma 837, Alex Smith 798, Wayne Abbott 780.

Standings: Fittler Farms 45, Taki’s 32, Dickau Construction 30, Weil’s Food 29, Del Fresco 27, Rhine Danube 26.

The Municipality of Kingsville team took top honours for all three categories of the Friday session in this year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex Foundation Bowl For Kids Sake event — top individual fundraiser (Susanne Coghill, $465), top fundraising team and best-dressed team.

Fundraisers bowl another strike in Leamington-Kingsville

By Bryan Jessop

Surpassing the 2015 Bowl For Kids Sake fundraising total was no easy task, but this year’s Leamington-Kingsville teams joined forces to manage a seven-ten split.

Ten teams and a combined sum of about 125 bowlers gathered at Empire Lanes Friday, Feb. 26 and Saturday, Feb. 27 to take part in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Windsor Essex Foundation’s annual event. Last year’s total of $9,800 was bested by a count of $10,253.

“We’re very happy with how it went this year,” said Big Brothers Big Sisters Windsor Essex Foundation executive director Hayley Morgan. “When there’s an increase from one year to the next, that’s always a bonus. Even in the middle of the cold season, there was a good turnout.”

Participating bowlers spent the previous weeks collecting pledges from friends, family members, neighbours and coworkers with the assistance of an online pledge tool on the local branch’s website www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca. The Municipality of Kingsville was the big winner for the local Friday session, coming out on top against their Municipality of Leamington team adversaries. Kingsville won titles for

The Municipality of Leamington team selected a Western theme for this year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex Foundation Bowl For Kids Sake event, held Friday, Feb. 26 and Saturday, Feb. 27 at Empire Lanes. The two-day Kingsville-Leamington event raised $10,253 — about $450 more than last year’s total.

most money raised by a team, most money raised by an individual — Susanne Coghill with $465 — and best-dressed team after deciding to go with a hippie/60’s theme.

Libro Credit Union’s team once again came out in huge numbers for the Saturday session. Their team member Shad Grieve again emerged as the session’s top individual fundraiser, collecting in excess of $1,500 — about 15 per cent of the Kingsville-Leamington two-day total. Grieve routinely brings in a pledge total of more than $1,000 for each year’s Bowl For Kids Sake and this year filled up seven pledge sheets.

“He’s well known in the community for his amazing efforts,” Morgan said. “He’ll collect a toonie, $5, $10 at a time, collecting donations from everyone he meets.”

Tim Hortons returned as the title sponsor for the Windsor Essex branch’s Bowl For Kids Sake, a fundraiser conducted by Big Brothers Big Sisters offices across Canada. Additional sponsors included AM800, Snapped Windsor, TV Cogeco and Windsorite.ca.

The Windsor segment of the two-location fundraiser took

place March 4 and 5. All money generated at the two communities remains in Windsor-Essex County to fund the local organization’s six mentoring programs, including the inschool initiative. About 750 youths living throughout the city and county benefit from Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring. The organization is also involved in ongoing efforts to reduce bullying, lack of interest in school, truancy, low self esteem and substance abuse as well as building confidence, trust, empowerment and the desire to help others.

Bowl For Kids Sake has been taking place annually in Windsor-Essex County since Big Brothers and Big Sisters organizations amalgamated in 2005. Previously, the event was known as Bowling For Big Brothers. Currently, the Windsor based organization is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors in any of the available programs. Anyone interested in mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters can contact the local office at 519-945-6232 or visit the website and click on ‘online orientation’.

“We’ve got something for everybody, for what ever amount of time they have available to volunteer,” Morgan explained.

Oldtimers

The Wheatley Oldtimers capped off a mediocre season by winning four straight games on the weekend and capturing the 50+ D Championship at the annual Amherstburg Oldtimers tournament.

After finishing second last November in Windsor and losing all three games in February at the Belle River tournament, Bruce King’s squad was looking for a little better result this past weekend.

On Saturday morning, the Wheatley crew beat Tilbury 4-1, breaking open a close game late for the victory.

Saturday evening’s game found the Oldtimers up against old rivals the Southfield Sinners.

Southfield took a late lead and appeared poised to take the two points. The locals tied it up with minutes left and then Pete Neufeld’s shootout deke won the game and propelled Wheatley to a 2-0 record going into Sunday’s games.

With their place in the finals already determined, the Oldtimers played hard enough to squeeze out a 3-2 win over Flint on Sunday morning, while trying to retain enough energy for the final game a couple of hours later.

After a Southfield win over Tilbury, Wheatley suited up against the Sinners one more time on Sunday afternoon for all the marbles.

The two teams battled closely for the first half of the game but Southfield

seemed to run out of steam, in spite of Wheatley being called for the vast majority of penalties. The penalty kill system developed by coach King kept the Sinners at bay and off the scoreboard.

Neufeld’s hat trick and Tim McIntosh’s pair paced the Wheatley attack as they won in a rout by a 6-1 score. The line of Ken Cobby, Wes Wright and Barry Colenutt combined to score the other

goal, but it was unclear at press time just who was going to take credit.

Scott Shilson had a stellar game between the pipes to thwart any Southfield chances.

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Wheatley Oldtimers won their final tournament of the year on the weekend, beating the Southfield Sinners

Amherstburg Oldtimers tournament. Back row: Coach Bruce King, Barry Colenutt, Wes Wright, Tim McIntosh, Dennis ‘Helmet’ Ribble, Todd Stevenson, Scott Makey, Ken Cobby, Neil Villeneuve, Mark Ribble. Front row: Gary Gayer, Terry Scratch, Gary Mutterback, Scott Shilson, Pete Neufeld.

Novice Red pulls off 9-2 win

On Thursday night the Southpoint Novice Red team played its first of two games scheduled for the weekend. The first one was in Wheatley against the Southpoint Novice White team. Despite falling behind with a score of 5-1 in the second period, the players fought hard and battled back to make the score 5-4. Even with the great effort, the White team scored in the final minute of play to win 6-4. Goal scorers for Team Red were Kaleb Jardim (3) and Liam Ouellette. Assists went to Zack Liebrock (3), Landen Bradley (2), Caidon Fuller and Charbel Tannous. Ethan Barnewall stood tall in net keeping us in the game.

The second game of the weekend was played Saturday morning in Tilbury against a tough Kent Black squad. This was an important game as a win would keep the team’s hopes alive for a spot in the semi-finals.

Despite the many illnesses hitting the players, with some too sick to play and others playing sick, Southpoint was able to play one of their best games of the season, winning with a final score of 9-2. The offense was provided with goals by Kaleb Jardim (6), Zack Liebrock, Owen Daneau and Ethan Barnewall. Assists went to Jardim (2), Caidon Fuller (2), Liebrock, Charbel Tannous, Tony Tannous, Eli Driedger and Jaxon Riediger. Solid defence was played by Fuller, Ouellette and Aleyviah McAndrews. Tony Tannous had a great game between the pipes.

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The injury report

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Virtually every sport on Earth brings with it the risk of injury — serious or otherwise — to those who participate. I won’t get into the statistics (again), since incident rates seem to fluctuate from year to year based on changes to rules and improvement on the design of equipment in most sports. There are some though who will never enjoy risk reduction from a clampdown on head contact or a better arrangement of materials used in helmets or shoulder pads.

It’s getting harder and harder to find a ticket to a major sporting event that does not have a legal disclaimer in near microscopic print notifying spectators that they assume all risk of injury associated with attending the impending game, race, fight or competitive event. Seating areas are often strewn with signage offering the same message — “If you agree to sit here, you can’t sue the players, teams, league or arena/stadium owners no matter what happens,” or words to that effect.

To be honest, I don’t blame the organizational bodies of any organized sport for trying to cover their you-knowwhats. Freakishly random mishaps can and do happen in practically every type of competition that draws a crowd. I bring the risk of injury to non-players up as a topic in part because of a near-tragic incident that took place during a recent Montreal Canadiens practice that was open to the public.

As most teams do, the Habs traditionally toss pucks up to younger fans upon the completion of said practices. Last month, one of the pucks tossed by defenseman P.K. Subban struck a one-month-old baby in the head, instantly rendering her unconscious. An astute fan nearby rushed to find anyone that looked like they could perform basic First Aid. Security personnel did exactly that and brought the infant back to consciousness before she was taken to Montreal’s closest hospital.

Fortunately, the little one not only survived, but recovered completely. Subban felt terrible and the team offered the girl’s family executive suite seating to upcoming games, which they accepted.

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Sadly, such occurrences haven’t always ended so favourably. Many fans recall the tragic death of a girl watching a Columbus Blue Jackets game against the Calgary Flames in 2002. She died two days after being struck in the head by a deflected puck that made its way over the glass behind the Flames’ net. Since then, the NHL has made it mandatory for safety netting at both ends of every one of its rinks. Other leagues and arenas have followed suit and although the measure reduces the positional options for photographers and all but

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put the kibosh on the fish-tossing tradition in Wheatley for Sharks playoff games, it’s one of the few changes the NHL has made over the past 15 years that I actually appreciate. There’ll never be a means to determine how many serious injuries or deaths the netting has prevented, but I’m sure it’s been at least a handful.

On a far more lighthearted note, have you ever seen the Youtube video of the rinkside fan pounding on the glass moments before Montreal and Columbus players crash into the boards at the same location? It’ll do away with any doubts you might have about just how much that glass can sway back and fourth after two adult players simultaneously hit it at close to top speed. In the video, the spectator is bounced right back into her seat, probably to the delight of fans who’s view she had obstructed by standing up to pound on the glass.

Sports that bewilder me with how few and far between spectator injuries occur include PGA golf and rally car racing. Even the best of the best make mistakes from time to time and hapless, unsuspecting fans seem vulnerable to taking the brunt of the outcome — especially where they are allowed to converge so close to the action. I’ve seen footage of worst-case scenarios unfolding with both, but they still seem miraculously uncommon.

We media types have also been prone to unintentional (and occasionally, intentional) injury. I couldn’t even guess how many photographers and video camera personnel have been run over by football players or basketball players trying to keep the ball in play. I was hit in the chest by a bad throw to first base during a softball game in St. Joachim many years ago, been beaned by the odd volleyball deflected out of bounds and was grazed by an errant puck at a Sharks game two seasons back, but otherwise have been pretty fortunate.

Then of course there are the officials — perhaps the most vulnerable off all non- players. As if their proximity to the action wasn’t enough, there are always loose cannons who react violently to questionable calls. As one of millions of jurors in the court of public opinion, I honestly can’t decide if Dennis Wideman’s incident with that linesman was intentional or not. If you haven’t seen it, the Calgary Flames defenseman clearly hits the official from behind a few seconds after taking a rather nasty hit himself deep in his own zone. If I had to bet a year’s wages on it, I’d say it was an accident. For one, Wideman’s bell was probably still ringing from being crunched eight seconds earlier — it was a reckless hit by Miikka Salomaki and should have been a boarding minor at the very least. Wideman’s head struck the boards on his way to the ice and he suffered a concussion as a result. Some are arguing that Wideman was bitter about the non-call and reacted physically at the first given chance. To that I point out that the official he struck was a linesman, who can’t call penalties.

Secondly, a fraction of a second before making contact, Wideman puts on the brakes. His hands go up at the same time — a natural reaction for a person about to collide with something or someone — and unfortunately, he was holding a stick at the time that made the impact look that much more malicious (a cross check from behind, to be more precise). Wideman also averages less than one minor penalty every

Jessop’s Journal three games, so he’s not really a short-tempered goon who typically acts before he thinks.

Fans calling for his head on a pike also point out that Wideman told the team’s trainer “I’m fine” after he took a seat on the bench. Have you every watched the movie ‘Monte Python and the Holy Grail’? It’s one of my favourites. In one of the most memorable scenes, the King battles it out with The Black Knight for the right of passage as part of his quest for the grail. Despite having both arms and legs severed by the monarch during the gruesome duel, the knight insists that his wounds are superficial, all the while demanding that the fight continues. He may as well have brandished a hockey stick rather than a sword, considering his stubborn refusal to be sidelined by substantial injuries.

In any case, keep your wits about you, regardless of your role in the game.

Weil’s Atoms secure another win

Southpoint Weil’s Atoms faced Harrow Blue in Harrow this past weekend.

Harrow started off the scoring early in the game. Toward the end of the first, Zander Grilo scored a goal to tie it up, assisted by Logan Jardim.

As the second period started, Colton Selwood took a pass from Josh Tiessen to give Weil’s the lead. Harrow came right back to tie it up again. Weil’s took a penalty and Alessia West scored a short-handed goal to put them in the lead again.

Josh Tiessen scored an unassisted goal for Weil’s in the third, followed by a goal from Zander Grilo with an assist from Logan Jardim to seal the 5-2 win.

Novice White on winning streak

The Southpoint Novice White squad has run their winning streak to an impressive 12 games with a hard fought 6-4 win over Southpoint Red. After building up a 5-1 lead the Red squad roared back to make it 5-4. Without several great saves from White goalie Tomas Knaziew, Red would have likely tied or won the game outright.

White’s offence was led by Nicolas Mastramatteo with a hat trick. Other goal scorers were Matthew Mastramatteo, Abbey Mazella and Colton Selwood. Travis Dupuis, Avery Hopper and James Sonoski chipped in with assists. The defence, as usual, was anchored by Max Youseff.

Sunbrite Peewees shut out Essex

Sunbrite Peewees took on Essex Orange in Essex on Saturday.

First period was well-played by both teams. At the beginning of the second period, Dawson Collison scored the first goal for Sunbrite with an assist from Evan Ouellette. In the third, Joshua Saad scored the second goal for Southpoint, followed by another from Evan Ouellette. Goalie Nick Baeini made some great saves, and Sunbrite took a 3-0 win.

Golden Years golf report

Forty-six golfers were on the course Mar. 3 at Colasanti’s and managed to drop 69 aces.

Leading the ace parade with 6 was Andy Orsini. He was followed by Bill Ward, Linda Walsh, Mary Anne Vickery and Laurie Hylton with 4 aces. Tom Dewhurst, Doug Vickery, Lloyd Honey, Gerrit Vriesen, Tom Hyatt and Pete Daudlin had 3 aces. There were 8 golfers with 2 aces apiece and 13 with 1 each.

Best score for 9 holes went to Bob McWilliam, Laurie Hylton, Pete Daudlin (2), Lloyd Honey and Bill Ward with 17. A score of 18 was achieved by Bill Taylor, Marie Lasi, Tom Hyatt (3), Laurie Hylton (2), Barry Sweet (2), Betty McManus, Eva Kah, Lloyd Honey, Cathy Dewhurst, Andy Orsini and Bill Ward.

The best score for 18 holes was by Laurie Hylton, Lloyd Honey and Bill Ward with 35, followed by Tom Hyatt with 36. Shooting 37 were Eunice Cascadden, Laurie Hylton,

Pete Daudlin and Andy Orsini. Bill Ward, Barry Sweet and Bob McWilliam were close behind with 38.

Best score for 36 holes for the day was by Laurie Hylton with 72. She was followed by Pete Daudlin with 75, and Tom Hyatt, Lloyd Honey, Andy Orsini and Bill Ward with 76. Bob McWilliam, Eunice Cascadden and Barry Sweet scored 77.

First place went to Team #7 (Colleen Pearse, Barry Sweet, Pete Daudlin). Team #1 took second place (Bill Taylor, Bob McWilliam, Wanda Hayes, Eunice Cascadden), and in third place was Team #15 (Caroline Ascott, Andy Orsini, Bill Ward).

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Southpoint hosts annual girls’ tourney

By Bryan Jessop

In an era where associations often have trouble finding enough teams to commit to a tournament, the Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament is gaining momentum.

The annual gathering was hosted by the Southpoint Minor Hockey Association from Friday, March 4 to Sunday, March 6, drawing 38 teams from as far away as Sault Ste. Marie. The teams represented girls divisions of atom, peewee, bantam and intermediate age groups for a combined gathering of 800 players, including 300 with families making a journey long enough to require overnights stays in the Leamington area.

“I’m very happy with how it’s turned out,” said SMHA vice president, director of girls hockey and Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament director Greg Dries. “This time of year actually works in our favour. When we’re getting close to the end of the season, there are a lot of teams looking for that last chance to enter a tournament. The girls really get excited about this one.”

Dries noted that many out-of-town teams had difficulty finding local hotel rooms to book for the three-day event. Last year’s Keith Lindsay Memorial drew 33 teams — five less than registered for the 2016 version. The number of teams per division was relatively even this year, making for a straightforward scheduling process featuring a total sum of 74 games. With Wheatley Area Arena’s ice unavailable durng the weekend, all games were booked at Unico and Highbury Canco Arenas at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Team trophies and individual player gold medals for the championship entries were sponsored by the Leamington Women’s Hockey League, as were individual player silver medals for finalist teams.

“It’s nice for the winning teams to have some hardware they can hoist,” said Dries, explaining the trophies are seen as a welcome alternative to traditional banners.

Medals for final games in each division were handed out by Anna Lindsay, wife of the late Keith Lindsay. Keith was a successful coach with the SMHA midget girls program. The Southpoint peewee Stars travel teams displays the initials “KEL” on its jerseys as a tribute to the local coach and mentor.

The tournament’s atom division included eight teams split into two round robin divisions of four. The hosting Southpoint Stars started with a 3-1 win against South County Blue on Friday, followed by a 1-0 victory over the Sault Ste. Marie Tornadoes on Saturday morning. The Stars were edged 1-0 by the East Lambton Eagles to finish round robin play. They blanked the LaSalle Sabres 2-0 in the semifinals, but came up short in a 2-0 loss to the South County White team in the final.

The Southpoint peeewees were also one of eight teams split into two round robin divisions of four. Their schedule kicked off with a 1-1 tie against the Stoney Creek #1 Sabres, followed by a 6-1

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Select 7s humbled

Sunday afternoon the Southpoint Capitals travelled to Essex to face their Novice AE team who had recently been eliminated by St. Thomas in the OMHA play down quarterfinals. The Caps knew they were in tough with this team as Essex has had an extremely successful February.

The first period showed the young Capital team that they could skate with Essex, with a nice effort by Grant Symons going end-to-end near the end of the first to make it 1-1. Essex replied 10 seconds later, before the end of the first.

Essex came out strong in the second, building from their late goal and scoring 4 unanswered markers before Owen Deneau netted his first from Symons.

That would be all Southpoint could muster against the Essex netminder as Essex finished the third with 2 more goals, making the final 8-2.

A Scotiabank thank you goes out to Tomas Knaiziew for making the trip to Essex for the game due to a cold rolling through the lineup.

The score does not indicate how far Southpoint has come from the beginning of the season. The young boys and girl have been playing some very good hockey as of late. With the season winding down, there are only a few more practices and couple more games scheduled. Hopefully they can build from this and carry forward into next season what they have accomplished to date.

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Knowing the value of a strong start, the Leamington Flyers didn’t offer much in the way of surprises for the 700 fans who attended Game 1 of the 2016 Western Conference playoffs.

The Flyers’ offense attacked early and often to start the Western Conference quarterfinals against the St. Marys Lincolns, skating to a 4-0 win for a 1-0 series advantage.

The first period was dominated almost entirely by the Flyers, save for a single two-minute penalty killed off about midway through the frame. Mark Manchurek rang a shot off the left post earlier in the match, but Leamington was otherwise unsuccessful in trying to solve Lincolns’ goalie Emanuel Vella through the opening 16 minutes. Several shots early on sailed just wide of the St. Marys goal.

Scoring got underway with just over three-and-a-half minutes remaining when Manchurek’s forward pass sent Scott Emerson away for a short breakaway with a Lincolns’ defenseman hot on his heels. Upon reaching the crease, Emerson went to his backhand and flipped a shot into the mesh to give Leamington a 1-0 lead that remained intact until the first buzzer. Leamington tested Vella 10 times while Tyler Wall faced a single shot between the Flyers’ posts.

sailing past Vella. Colin Moore was credited with the second assist.

Virtually all scoring chances were again in the St. Marys zone for the third. The Flyers spent all but four minutes of the series opener out of the penalty box, a disciplined level of play that allowed for another 21 shots at the Lincolns’ net. Guilbeault struck again before the halfway mark of the third, taking another Phibbs pass while sneaking past the last St. Marys defenseman before closing in on goal and slipping an ice-level backhand shot into the right corner for a 3-0 advantage. David Store drew the other assist.

Forty-seven seconds later, Leamington finished the scoring with the game’s only power play tally on a deflected Emerson effort that found the five hole before bouncing quickly over the goal line. Vella protested that a high stick was used to score the goal, but to no avail. Helpers on the fourth goal came from Manchurek and Joe Urbanic.

The Flyers outshot the Lincs 53-11 and went one for five while the guests were held to zero for two.

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Emerson took a stick in the face late in the first period that required two stitches, but remained undaunted through the balance of the game.

Leamington’s offense offered more of the same pressure through the second and despite sending a few more shots wide of the goal, still outshot their guests 22-4. Zach Guilbeault added to the Flyers’ lead after taking a pass from behind the net by Cale Phibbs. From the slot, Guilbeault released a wrist shot that grazed the inner left post before

“I was really happy with that performance,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “We could have scored 12 goals. I liked the intensity and we played really well. There’s still a long way to go yet, but if we keep playing hard like that, we’ll go far. Whenever you can hold someone to 11 shots in this league, you’re doing something right.”

“It was a good game,” Emerson added. “We need to play 11 more like that to take the conference. We just have to keep playing the way we can play and keep playing our best game.”

The goal differential grew evenly for Games 2 and 3, as the Flyers won 8-2 in St. Marys on Saturday and then came home for a 10-2 victory to earn a comfortable 3-0 series lead. Leamington outshot their hosts 60-14 in Game 2, which started with a 5-0 lead after 20 minutes on goals by Manchurek, Derek Elliott, J.P. Grineau, David Storey and Luke Sanko. The middle three goals were scored on power plays.

Jordan Winter of the Lincolns scored the only goal of the second period, but the Flyers’ offense replied with three of the four tallies in the last frame. Manchurek added his second of the night before Jeff Schrattner made it 6-2. Sanko and Liam Hogan rounded out the scoring about 10 minutes apart. Wall earned the win in net as Leamington went three for five on the power play and the Lincolns managed one for five.

Phibbs, Mitchell Amante and Moore made it 3-0 after 20 minutes on Sunday at Highbury Canco Arena. Graham Brulotte and Nathan Smith pulled the Lincs to within a goal in the second, but Hogan, Moore, Urbanic and Aaron Langlois scored to give the Flyers an even more com-

fortable lead to start the third period. Mark Gangnon, Urbanic and Langlois completed the scoring in the third. Leamington outshot St. Marys 46-18 and was a perfect two-for-two on the power play while the Lincolns went one for six. Michael Barrett earned the win in net.

Rest of the West

The series between the London Nationals and Strathroy Rockets began Wednesday, March 2 with a 7-2 win for the Nationals. London went on to win Games 2 and 3 by scores of 5-4 in overtime and 4-3 respectively. Results from Game 4 were not available by press deadline. The LaSalle Vipers beat the Sarnia Legionnaires 6-1 to start their series, followed by a 4-3 win for Sarnia. LaSalle took a 2-1 series lead by winning Game 3 6-2. The series between the Chatham Maroons and St. Thomas Stars began Thursday with a 4-3 win for the Maroons, followed by Friday and Sunday scores of 5-2 and 7-2, also favouring Chatham.

QUARTERFINAL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE:

Game 1: Leamington 4, St. Marys 0

Game 2: Leamington 8, St. Marys 2

Game 3: Leamington 10, St. Marys 2

Game 4: Wed., Mar. 9, 7:30 p.m. @ St. Marys

*Game 5: Thu., Mar. 10, 7:10 p.m. @ Leamington

*Game 6: Sat., Mar. 12, 7:30 p.m. @ St. Marys

*Game 7: Sun., Mar. 13, 7:10 p.m. @ Leamington

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Scott Emerson celebrates one of his two goals against St. Marys goalkeeper Emanuel Vella during the Western Ontario Conference quarterfinal series opener Thursday, March 3 at Highbury Canco Arena. The Flyers won 4-0. (Sun photo)

The Flyers’ Liam Hogan drops a pass back to Luke Sanko before Ryan Martin of St. Marys can steal it during the second period of Game 1. (Sun photo)

Mark Gangnon of the Flyers and Nathan Smith of the Lincolns jostle for control of the puck in St. Marys territory. (Sun photo)

Celebrating 100th Day

Gore Hill students enjoy a variety of activities

Gore Hill Public School recently welcomed new JSK students to an Open House. Students were able to tour the school and participate in a variety of activities including iPads, Arts and Crafts, Science, Photo Booth, and a visit to the Kindergarten Room.

A Mad Science program was presented at the school and included activities like creating slime. The program transforms laboratory science into fun, interactive learning experiences for kids.

Students attended a presentation by Blair Maye of Essex Powerlines about electrical safety both in and out of the home. A variety of demonstrations and displays were used to help students understand the benefits of electricity and how it works, safety with appliances and electronics, and how to avoid electrocution.

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The Municipality of Leamington has partnered with Motivate Canada to lead their ACTIVATE program as part of a youth engagement initiative in Leamington’s community development strategy.

Motivate Canada’s ACTIVATE is a national youth leadership program that inspires, trains and supports ACTIVATOR youth leaders to develop and initiate their own sport and physical activity projects in their communities to improve the lives of other local youth.

The ACTIVATE program seeks to create a country of connected youth leaders who care about their world, who have the confidence and competence to contribute to their communities, and who have the character to inspire the same qualities in others.

The Municipality of Leamington and community partners successfully launched the ACTIVATE program during the weekend of February 19-21, wherein 20 local youth between the ages of 15 and 23 participated. The 20 local participants will continue through a 20-week mentorship program with support from Motivate Canada’s leadership coaching team to create projects that will impact youth in the community.

“The Municipality of Leamington looks forward to the positive impact Motivate Canada’s ACTIVATE program will have on our community,” said Mayor John Paterson. “We would like to thank the Government of Ontario and our local community partners for their ongoing support of this important initiative.”

The Southpoint Capitals Community Muffler Novice Grey team gained another win on Saturday, March 5 at the Kingsville arena against the Kingsville Kings Gold. The 10-2 win was the result of a committed team effort, hard work and prolific offense. Grant Symons scored 4 goals with assists from Holden Bailey and Taylor Insley. Tyler Franklin earned a hat trick. Carson Stadler, Paxton Mather and Seth Janzen each scored a goal. Sound defense was from Owen Pimentel, Nicholas Beaudoin, Emmett Mather and Logan Lefaive. Liam Brown demonstrated tremendous goaltending.

2016 Ontario Renovates Program Windsor Essex Investment in Affordable Housing Program for Ontario

The Federal and Provincial governments partnered to fund the Ontario Renovates Homeowner program in Windsor and Essex County in 2016. It is expected that the program can provide assistance for a limited number of applicants. The program provides a 10 year forgivable loan to eligible homeowners to complete various types of work. A forgivable loan agreement will be regist ered on title of the property as a mortgage. Program eligibility criteria and conditions apply.

Eligible work is repair/replacement required to remedy leaky roofs where deterioration is beyond practical repair, basement leaking, mould/asbestos removal to eliminate a present health hazard, fire safety items, electrical defects, the replacement of a furnace (or the home’s primary heat source) condemned by the governing authority; or repairs mandated by the local municipal Building Department and/or items to improve accessibility in the home. The first $5,000 of the cost of accessibility items is in the form of a grant and is not part of the forgivable loan. Funding in excess of $5,000 for the cost of accessibility items will be in the form of a forgivable loan agreement.

Completed applications are generally processed on a first come first serve basis subject to a regard for a fair distribution of the program funds throughout Windsor and Essex County. The Program expires when program funds are depleted or December 9, 2016, whichever occurs first.

The Ontario Renovates Program Application Form may only be obtained by completing and submitting the Request for Application Form provided below or on the City of Windsor’s website. Applications cannot be picked up at City Hall or at 400 City Hall Square East.

Future JK Gator Sebastian Tatomir challenges teacher Jennifer Fittler with a game on the iPad.

Mrs. Wiebe’s Grade 2 class at Mill St. Public School had fun celebrating the 100th day of school. From left to right are Hannah Visser, Chantaya Thompson, Malk AlWishah, Bryson Burma, Kaitlyn Giesbrecht.

Bailey Atom girls do well at Keith Lindsay Tournament

Peewee girls finish strong in Keith Lindsay tournament

Bailey Machining Atom Girls started off the Keith Lindsay Tournament with a game against Harrow Blue. Abbey Mazzella started off the scoring with an assist from Mila Pereira and Adriana West. In the third period, Raegan Woodiwiss scored for Baileys with an assist from Mila Pereira and Daesa Minaudo. Harrow came back to score less than a minute later. Alessia West scored an unassisted goal to secure the 3-1 win for Southpoint.

Tournament round robin game in the atom division Friday, March 4. The Stars went on to win the game 3-1, starting with a first-period goal by Mazzella.

Baileys played Sault Ste. Marie on Saturday morning. Baileys took an early lead when Adriana West made a nice pass to Abbey Mazzella who scored the lone goal of the game. Both teams continued to play hard but no one managed to score any more goals. Saturday evening, Baileys faced East Lambton Eagles. The game went scoreless until the third period when the Eagles scored a fluke goal. The game resulted in a 1-0 loss.

Although Baileys had a 2-1 record they still secured first place in their pool, giving them an advantage in semi-finals. They played LaSalle Sabres on Sunday morning. Both goalies stood on their heads and made some great saves. In the second period, Adriana West scooped up a loose puck and scored a breakaway goal for Baileys to put them on the board. In the third period, Alessia West broke through the crowd to score another unassisted goal for Southpoint. Baileys won 2-0 and a spot in the championship game.

In the championship game, Baileys met Harrow White. Evan Gualtieri made some excellent saves for Baileys. Harrow managed to squeeze one by Gualtieri in the third, but Baileys was not able to come back. As they tried to capitalize on an open net, the puck broke loose and Harrow scored a second goal on the empty net. Harrow White won the Atom championship with a 2-0 win. Overall, Baileys Atom girls had a great weekend. The whole team worked really hard and played their best games yet. Congratulations to all of the girls!

The Community Trophy Peewee girls played in the Southpoint Keith Lindsay tournament at the Sherk Complex on the weekend. They first saw action against the Stoney Creek Sabres #1 team. Community Trophy had a good game going, but was unable to put the puck away until early in the third. Meagan Derksen picked up the puck from Alyssa Lamb and shoveled it into the corner. The Sabres scored a few minutes later and the game ended with a 1-1 tie. In the next game Community Trophy was back on the ice playing against the South County Predators. Nine seconds into the game, Alyssa Lamb took the puck off the faceoff, carried it down the ice and fired it into the net. The second goal had Tarez Raheb passing the puck to Alexa Taylor who put the puck away. South County picked up the next goal at the 3-minute mark to end the scoring in the first. In the second, Alexa Taylor got the puck to Ava Hildebrandt who slapped it into the corner of the net. Alyssa scored two more unassisted, giving her a hat trick. The final goal of the game was by Kaitlynn Pickard. The game ended at 6-1.

The final game of the round had Southpoint playing the K.C. Fillies. Southpoint dominated this game. Meagan scored first with an assist going to Charlene Smith. Alexa scored the next two, with assists from Mya Brown and Paige Derbyshire. Alyssa scored the next goal unassisted. Alexa picked up her hat trick on the fifth goal for Community Trophy and Mya Brown finished the scoring with an assist going to Charlene.

This win meant Community Trophy was first in their division and would be playing Team #2 from Stoney Creek. Again, Southpoint played a solid game.

In the first, Ava Hildebrandt sent the puck back to Tarez at the point, and Tarez shot it past the Sabres goalie. The second goal came from Meagan, who was parked in front of the net, assisted by Alyssa. The third and final goal of the game came from Shannon Harris who skipped a shot from the point into the net. Assists went to Tara Tiessen and Stephanie Wiebe. Goalie Courtney Jeffery made some key saves to earn her second shutout of the weekend.

Community Trophy was matched up against Stoney Creek #1 in the finals. Southpoint was a bit sluggish in the first half of the game and Stoney Creek scored at the

Southpoint hosts annual girls’ tourney

(Continued from page 19) win over the South County Predators. Round robin play ended with a 6-0 win over the Kent Phillies. A 3-0 semifinal win over Stoney Creek #2 brought the Stars into the final, where they lost 2-1 in a shootout to Stoney Creek #1 after scoreless overtime.

The bantam Stars were one of 12 teams in their age group, divided into three groups of four teams. Southpoint was blanked 3-0 by the Stoney Creek Sabres Gold team in the first game and was later edged 1-0 by Chatham Outlaws Blue. The Stars were unable to qualify for the semifinals, having lost to South County Kingsville 3-0 in their final round robin match. The Tecumseh Tigercats defeated the Windsor Wildcats 3-0 in the final.

5:32 mark of the first. Alexa tied things up on a very strange goal. She was racing down the left wing and the Sabres goalie misunderstood some instruction from the bench and skated out of the net, leaving it empty. Alexa shot from the blueline and put it in.

The game went into overtime. With teams going 3-on-3 the play was fairly even, then Southpoint received a penalty. The game went to sudden death shootout and Stoney Creek won on the second shot.

The Community Trophy team is to be commended on their fine play and strong second place finish.

The Southpoint WFCU and Kinsmen teams entered the intermediate division, featuring 10 teams divided into two groups of five. The Kinsmen Stars blanked Lakeshore Black 2-0 to start the tournament while the WFCU Stars were doubled 6-3 by the LaSalle Sabrecats. The Kinsmen team beat London Gold 2-1 in Game 2 while the WFCU Stars tied London Shaw 2-2. The Kinsmen squad suffered its first loss in a 3-2 decision against the Norfolk Hurricanes while the WFCU team blanked London Beaver 7-0. In their final round robin contests, Southpoint Kinsmen defeated Windsor Lapointe 2-0 while the WFCU Stars slid by Lakeshore Blue 4-3. The all-Southpoint semifinal match ended in a 5-3 score favouring the Kinsmen group. After a scoreless three-on-three overtime against the LaSalle Sabrecats, the 1-1 draw for the intermediate Kinsmen was decided in a shootout. After a grueling round of 13 shooters, Kim Goyeau finally buried the game winner to earn the Stars gold medals and the championship trophy. Sam Hartleib backstopped the Stars to victory in net.

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Earn your entries now, then join us every Sunday in March between 4pm and 9pm for your chance to win a share of $75,000 each week.

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Southpoint’s Abbey Mazzella soars past a South County Blue defender on her way to the net during the first period of a Keith Lindsay Memorial

Erin Hopper of the Capitals outraces a Stoney Point defender as she approaches the Sabres’ net during a Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament round robin game in the pee wee division March 4. The teams battled to a 1-1 draw.

Lea Marshall of the Southpoint Kinsmen Stars reaches over to knock the puck off a Lakeshore player’s stick during a Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament round robin match in the intermediate division. The Stars won 2-0.

Jill Iles of the Southpoint WFCU Stars maneuvers around two LaSalle defenders on her way to scoring her team’s first goal of the Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament in intermediate round robin action March 4. LaSalle won 6-3.

Rayvenne Sarkis of the Capitals clears the puck from behind her team’s net with a Stoney Creek player close behind during a Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament round robin game in the bantam division. Stoney Creek won 3-0.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Feb. 29: North/South - 1st Roger Cote and Marie Ellwood, 2nd Helen Preyde and Nina Towle, 3rd Jeanne Manners and Shirley Plant. East/ West - 1st Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Al Morrison and Roy Trowell, 3rd Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

WORD SEARCH ANSWERS

Kingsville Bridge Club, Mar. 2: North/South - 1st Shirley Plant and Roy Trowell, 2nd Henry Hildebrandt and Jack Warmenhoven, 3rd Marg Koeman and Vi Major. East/West - 1st Dave Derbyshire and Roger Cote, 2nd Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 3rd Derek Parry and Ron Martin. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

“Impala” Pete remembers his hot ’66!

In 1966, Peter Huyge, now living in Leamington, ordered a new 1966 Chevrolet Impala 2-door hardtop (not the SS) from Wills Motors in Delhi, Ontario:

Marine Blue with black interior, 396 V8, 365 horsepower, 4-speed Muncie, heavy duty clutch, 2:20 low-gear ratio, posi rear end, tachometer, heavy duty suspension, power brakes, radio, deck aerial, and whitewalls (red line tires added later).

Pete and two younger brothers went to Detroit and bought a 427 cam with solid lifters from Gratiot Auto Supply in Detroit. Back home on the family farm, the 427 cam was installed in Pete’s ’66 Impala and valve clearance adjusted. Pete road-tested the car – and it backfired several times. He quickly discovered the distributor had not been properly installed and the engine was damaged.

With the car still under warranty, Pete took it back to the dealer, who could tell some work had been done on the engine. With Pete and his family being good customers for years, the dealer helped Pete by tearing the motor down and discovered he had blown two pistons! The garage ordered the new parts and put the motor back together again. Pete gave the mechanic the proper valve adjustment for the new 427 cam.

After the break-in period for the new cam and lifters, the car had a much higher RPM. Pete drove to Cayuga Drag Way, where his Impala was put into the DP/S/class and he won first place for his class. He still has the original time slips from the race, showing an E.T. of 13.42 seconds and 106.42 miles per hour. Pete entered other races at Cayuga between ’66 and ’67 and received a first every time. In the spring of 1968, Pete and his wife Cheri moved to Leamington, where Cheri began teaching and Pete began working at Heinz on August 22, 1968. In the summer of ’69, Pete took his ’66 to the Windsor Dragway and probably would have won his class but rain cancelled the races. That was the last time Pete had his ’66 at a drag strip. Eventually, Cheri’s ’64 Dodge was sold and she drove the Impala to work. That wasn’t too practical because she didn’t like the 4-speed floor shift and lack of power steering – and her legs were too short to reach the clutch! On a return trip to Delhi, the couple stopped at a Chev-Olds dealer in St. Thomas and traded their Impala for a nice 1970 Olds Cutlass 2-door hardtop.

Pete is now seeking information on where his ’66 Impala ended up, and any photos of it racing at Cayuga. Please contact Cheryl1@ sympatico.ca or phone 519326-6726.

I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, P.O. Box 255, 25 John Street, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in my column receives a free autographed copy of my book “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”

Pete Huyge with his ’66 Impala.

COUNTRY COURT APARTMENTS

280 Sherk St. Leamington

• 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments.

• Renovated, convenient location, near shopping, sports complex and Seacliff Park.

• Secure entry and manager on site. 519-326-0320

ERIE APARTMENTS

137 Erie St. South 2 bedroom units available. 2nd & 3rd floor. 13th month free. Available immediately. Call Bob at 226-936-1676

FIORE TOWER

Newly Renovated 2 bedroom apartments available now. Walk-to shopping. Walk-in pantry, utilities included, on-site manager, secure building, laundry, elevator, party room.

Call 519-326-4622

LEAMINGTON

LAKEFRONT

COMING UP

IRISH STEW LUNCHEON Thursday, March 17 Knox Presbyterian Church 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $10. mr2-9

THE ESSEX-KENT BLUEGRASS, Oldtime & Folk Music Association presents David Parmley & Cardinal TraditionSaturday, March 12 at the McGregor K of C (9560 Walker Road). Opening band is Winterline. Tickets $20 advance or $25 at the door. For information call 519-776-8716. mr2-9

KINGSVILLE LEGION BRANCH 188 Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $14 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $12. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-7335162 (office) or 519-7339081 (bar). ja6-tf

LADIES! YOU ARE invited to a dinner meeting at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens on Monday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $18. Our inspirational speaker is Sherry Stahl talking on "Lessons Learned in the Desert". Music is provided by Nicole Barron. Please make your reservation with Sharon at 519-326-0421 by Friday, March 11. All welcome! mr9

VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS - Wednesdays, March 16, 23 & 30 starting at 6:00 p.m., Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 220 Erie St. N., Leamington. Healthy vegetarian demos, tasty samples and health information. Register now at 226350-7935 - space is limited. A nominal fee will be charged to offset cost of samples and materials. mr9

ELECTRICAL WIRING REPAIRS, etc. by licensed electrician. Small jobs welcome. Call 519-326-7900 anytime. fe17-mr9

INCOME TAX - Confidential preparation of Personal, Farm and Senior Returns. Pick up and delivery available. E-file or regular filing. Over 35 years experience. Call Tim Mousseau at 519975-2414 or toll-free at 1855-975-2414. fe3-ap13

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

J J STITCHING - SEWING, alterations, and repairs. Pants shortened $8.50 plus tax. (Some exceptions may apply such as lined pants). If your clothing is too tight or too baggy, give me a call to see if it can be altered. Call Jean at 519-968-2261. 14 Johnson Avenue, Leamington. jjstitching@gmail.com ja13-jn29

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

WANTED

WANTED - JACK MINER

Goose Bands. Willing to pay up to $250 for old bands from 1904 - 1924. Call 519919-4716. mr2-23

Jack Morris Auctions Inc. TWO NEIGHBOURS FARM MACHINERY AUCTION SALE

Saturday, March 19 at 10:00 am

For Ivan & Eleanor Jones and Art Warkentin, Leamington.

Sale will be held at the Ivan Jones farm at 909 Mersea Rd 8 approx. 1 mi. east of Hwy 77 at Blytheswood.

Sale Order: the Jones equip. selling 1st, then the Warkentin equip.

Jones Equip: Case 930 Comfort King gas & McCormick Farmall A tractors; good wagons; Bush Hog DM 70 – 7’ cut foldable disc mower for ditch banks, etc; 2 yr old Field General 6’ – 3 ph chopper; 18’ pull type Triple K cult w/rolling harrows; approx. 10’ IH wheel disc; 3 pc. sprocket packer set; 9 tooth 3 ph Landoll chisel plow; & other good implements; misc. items; Warkentin Equip: J.D. model 4400 dsl combine in very good condition, sells w/J.D. 213 header w/auto header control; J.D. model 443 – 4 row 30” corn head; N.I. 4 row 30” Notill corn planter w/Kinze planter boxes, dry fert; Kearney J.D. model 7000 – 7 row 20” planter w/notill coulters; good wagons; 18’ Triple K pull type cult; approx. 19’ crow foot packer unit ; IH 14’ wheel disc; Krause approx. 10’ soil saver; & other items.

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

Proprietors: : Ivan & Eleanor Jones, 519-326-9204; Art Warkentin, 519-791-2436 - cell; 519-326-2181- evenings; Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561

Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com

Old Fashioned Auctions

Jack Morris Auctions Inc. FARM PROPERTY AUCTION SALE

Tuesday, March 29 at 11:00 am

Bill & Norma Derbyshire’s 52 acre farm located at the NW corner of Mersea Rd. 1 and Mersea Rd. 19, approx. 6 km east of Leamington, on site at the farm.

Property divided into 2 approx. equal parcels, north half & south half.

Property sells subject to owner approval. For details contact

Auctioneer: Jack Morris 519-687-2530 Details at www.jackmorrisauctions.com

LOST - REWARD - LARGE Male Siamese Cat, chocolate point. Lost near Talbot Street East and Victoria Street in Leamington on December 24, 2015. Call Leamington Vet Clinic at 519-326-8343. ja6-ap6

We are currently seeking an experienced candidate for the FULL TIME, PERMANENT POSITION OF METAL MECHANIC/ FABRICATOR

Must be able to read blueprints. Wages are negotiable upon experience. Please forward resume in person to: 229 Talbot St. W. Leamington between the hours of 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. Or by email to: leamingtonglass@bellnet.ca

WANTED

REFRIGERATION &/OR

Licensed 313A or 313D

Licensed 308A

Licensed 306A

Licensed G3 (minimum)

Registered with OCOT Full Time, Benefits Available Prefer resume to be dropped off at: 238 Talbot St. W., Leamington, ON Resume must include school transcript, references and MVR (motor vehicle report) Alternatively - send to: 519-326-3632 Fax or grossi@grossiplumbing.ca

238 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON N8H 1P1 PH: 519-326-9018 FAX: 519-326-3632 www.grossiplumbing.ca

Westmoreland Sales Leamington, Ontario

One of Leamington’s largest grower, importer, exporter and packer of greenhouse vegetables has an immediate opening for:

PROCUREMENT AND SALES ANALYST

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will be responsible for providing support with analytical data entry, assisting with inbound logistics, communicating effectively with internal associates, growers and retailers, tracking of quality reports, market reports, purchase information, assisting in forecasting supply and demand needs and maintaining daily inventory reports.

Qualifications:

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Computer and data entry experience an asset

• Working knowledge of Spanish would be an asset

• Aptitude for learning new software programs

• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills

• Demonstrated attention to detail

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to work independently, with minimal supervision and take ownership of job

QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, you will be responsible to conduct random samples from each lot and inspect the sample for proper size, weight, quality and temperature and prepare detailed reports.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience

• Knowledge of fresh produce

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel

Please e-mail to: jobs@westmorelandsales.com or fax resume to: 519-322-3449 Please no phone calls.

Now Hiring AZ/DZ Drivers

• Competitive Wages

• Employee Benefits

• Two Years Minimum Experience

• Local Routes • Day Trips • OTR - Longhaul Email resumes to: c.hutchins@jakaitpac.com

FULL TIME FARM labourers needed from June to December, to harvest, pack and weed. Must be experienced in detecting pests & diseases in peppers, tomatoes and eggplant. Will be required to work outside in all weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be available weekends if needed. $11.25/hour. Send resume to: Big D Farms, 1439 Road 5, RR#3, Leamington, Ontario N8H 3V6. mr9-23

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

No education or experience is required.

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

Part Time

KINESIOLOGIST

POSITION AVAILABLE.

Experience would be an asset. Accepting resumes with cover letter to: Renew Physiotherapy

249 Sherk St. Leamington, ON N8H 4X7 or by email to: cat@renewphysiotherapy.ca

Job Title: Customer Service Representative

Brief Description

Provides service for the Customer to oversee all aspects of communication with the company by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Talk with Customers by phone and receive orders, quote requests, follow-ups and all other inquiries.

• Responsible for data entry of all orders for the Customer through direct contact, mail, fax, or e-mail.

• Evaluate historical data while processing order to bring on the warehouse floor and assist with inventory control.

• Provide expertise in solving Customer problems.

• Respond to customer inquiries on the telephone through on-line networks, by mail and facsimile.

• Perform contract review work processes on Customer Purchase Orders.

• Write Customer quote requests, sample requests, formal quotes to Customers for prospective accounts.

• Handle Customer problems that arise from the use of the product. Handle requests for replacing and picking up defective parts.

• Coordinate changes to order on account as necessary.

• Perform other duties and/ or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Previous experience in Customer Service Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Customer focused

• Detail Oriented

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

• Personal strength and fortitude in stressful situations

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written with customers, clients and co-worker

To apply:

• Bring your resume in person to 1938 Road 3 East, Kingsville

• Apply by email to: C.Hutchins@jakaitpac.com

• Send fax to: 519-325-0150 Attention: Christine Hutchins

Erie Shores Golf and Country Club

HIRING - 2 POSITIONS OF: GOLF COURSE SECOND ASSISTANT & GROUNDS CREW LABOURER

• Second Assistant employment from March 1st to December 15th, annually, salary based on experience.

• Labourer employment from late March - November, $11.25 per hour @ 44 hours per week.

• Mainly, but not solely directed to Horticultural program graduates or students.

Interested Applicants can email to: miketoth.si@gmail.com or fax to: 519-326-3519 Phone: 519-326-4231 Ext.33

Greenhouse operation looking for a motivated individual to fill the following position:

Bookkeeper

• Full time, 5-days a week and some additional hours which may include Saturdays, depending on work load and priorities.

• Must have "extensive" experience in all aspects of Bookkeeping (payables, receivables, bank reconciliations etc.)

• Knowledge of bookkeeping data entry software

If interested, please forward resume to: careers@muccifarms.com

(word ads only) E-mail, call or drop off your

General Greenhouse Labour

Full-time position available immediately Hourly wage $11.25 35 - 40 hours per week / occasional Saturday Experience with Health & Safety (WSPS) an asset

Mail resume to: 263 Talbot St.W. Leamington, ON N8H 4H3 OR E-mail resume to: cf@cfgroups.com OR Fax resume to: 519-322-2916

Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority Request for Proposals For The Rental and Use of Vacant Land

Details:

http://www.ewswa.org/about/business-opportunities-bids/ Closing Date and Time: 4:00 pm Local Time Friday April 8, 2016

NOTICE

EVERGREEN MEMORIAL PARK CO. LTD. HAS SUBMITTED BY-LAWS TO THE REGISTRAR UNDER THE FUNERAL, BURIAL, AND CREMATION ACT 2002.

Any interested parties may contact Ward Hutchins at Tel: 519-326-5116 for information, or to make copies. By-laws or amendments may be reviewed or copied at 366 Talbot St. West, Leamington ON, N8H 4H4

THESE BY-LAWS ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE REGISTRAR, FUNERAL, BURIAL, AND CREMATION ACT 2002. TEL: CEMETERIES REGULATION UNIT 416-326-8393.

NOTICES

REQUEST FOR TENDERS

FOR LAKEVIEW AVENUE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

The work consists generally of the reconstruction of:

Would you like to help contribute and shape the future of healthcare at Leamington District Memorial Hospital? Are you prepared to volunteer to contribute your knowledge and expertise? Are you ready to participate on a dynamic governance team and lead ongoing improvements and change in health services?

Leamington District Memorial Hospital is now seeking candidates from the catchment area of Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley, Pelee Island, Essex, Harrow and Lakeshore who are interested in guiding the delivery of quality healthcare to our communities. Candidates will be selected for their distinctive skills, knowledge and a willingness to serve the mission and values of the organization.

As a member of the Board of Directors, you will assists in policy development, strategic leadership and planning, quality, performance, risk monitoring, and financial oversight. A commitment of approximately 25 meeting per year is anticipated. Although membership of the Board is unremunerated, reasonable out of pocket expenses arising from attendance on Board business are reimbursed.

To obtain an application, please contact the CEO’s Executive Assistant, Lise Peterson by email at lise.peterson@ldmh.org or call 519-326-2373 x 4144.

Closing Date: March 31, 2016

“Dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve”

• approximately 500 m of 150mm diameter watermain including appurtenances and services,

• complete road reconstruction including curb and gutters as well as base and surface asphalt in 2016,

• approximately 400 m of storm sewer including manholes, catchbasins and connections,

• an asphalt multipurpose pathway,

• including complete restoration on the entire project on Lakeview Avenue from approximately 130 meters east of Wigle Avenue, easterly to the dead end.

Beginning Tuesday, March 1, 2016, complete tender documents may be obtained from BAIRD AE during regular business hours being 0800 h to 1700 h upon payment of a non-refundable payment of $50.00 (including HST) made payable to the Town of Kingsville. BAIRD AE (formerly known as CrozierBaird) offices are located at 102-27 Princess Street, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 2X8. Alternatively, registered Contractors and Suppliers may obtain electronic documents from the Town of Kingsville Bids and Tenders module by eSolutions at www.bidsandtenders.ca

Tenders sealed in an envelope, which shall be clearly marked as to contents, will be received by the at the Town of Kingsville, 2021 Division Road, Kingsville, Ontario, N9Y 2Y9 until 1100 h (Local Time) on, Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

On the same day, commencing at 1100 h (Local Time), the tenders will be opened and read publicly by the above in the Council Chambers, at the above address.

Tenders are subject to a formal agreement being prepared and executed. The Corporation reserves the right to reject any or all tenders if the Corporation’s funding is insufficient or becomes unavailable for any reason.

The Owner reserves the right to accept any Tender or to reject any or all Tenders.

Mr. Andrew Plancke

Mr. Matthew Baird, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Services Project Engineer

Town of Kingsville BAIRD AE

2021 Division Road North 102-27 Princess Street

Kingsville, Ontario Leamington, Ontario

N9Y 2Y9 N8H 2X8

519-733-2305

519-326-6161 www.kingsville.ca www.bairdae.ca

Footwear drive surpasses goal

By Bryan Jessop

A charitable campaign led by Leamington District Secondary School student Dany Meng has taken hundreds of steps beyond her expectations.

Thanks in part to a two-month extension, Meng was able to take in more than 2,500 pairs of footwear through the Soles4Souls program. The Grade 11 student launched the donation drive in mid October with the intention of collecting 2,000 pairs by the time the school’s Christmas holiday break began. Originally, the plan was to deliver what Meng had collected by mid December to the Soles4Souls Canadian headquarters in Mississauga. More recently, Frank Pizolli of BioPed in Windsor offered to deliver the collection to the GTA city. Using a trailer borrowed from a friend of LDSS teacher Dan Braun, the local high school’s principal Kyle Berard used his own truck to bring the delivery to Windsor Friday, Feb. 26. Pizolli will store the shoes in his own garage until they are shipped to the Souls4Soles office in Mississauga.

After a tireless effort of promoting and running the local version of the project, LDSS received about 1,000 pairs of shoes, boots and sandals through the drive’s final week. About 400 pairs were donated by Wheatley Area Public

School students while another 200-plus came from Queen Elizabeth Public School and about 100 more from Leamington United Church. Other churches in the region, Value Village and East Mersea Public School also made large group contributions.

“They were coming from all over town,” said LDSS teacher Lisa Jeffery, who recommended Meng for the project’s leader after receiving an e-mail inquiry from the school’s guidance department. “This is just huge.”

Throughout the LDSS campaign, students stepped forward as volunteers to count and bag shoes by size and style. The sum reached 2,494 as of the morning of the delivery date, but a collection from South Essex Community Council pushed the final number to over 2,500. During the drive, LDSS Grade 12 student and videographer Khang Nguyen recorded snippets of the process that once completed, will likely be released publically on YouTube or other social media websites. The video compilation will be entered in a contest to earn a scholarship from Soles4Souls, which will award one in Canada and one in the United States. For the competition, videos from across the continent will be posted to www.soles4souls.org with the two national winners to be determined through a public voting process.

Staff and students at LDSS helped spread the word on the

charitable collection through their own Facebook accounts. Meng herself made presentations at her own school as well as at East Mersea and Queen Elizabeth.

“She’s worked so hard on this,” Jeffery said of Meng’s four-month effort. “It was amazing the way she got kids from other schools involved. It was wonderful to see so many kids in earlier grades who wanted to help others.”

Meng offered much of the campaign’s success to volunteers both within and beyond her school’s walls.

“I couldn’t believe all the help that I got,” she said of both LDSS staff and students and representatives of nearby community groups. “It was really heartwarming the way it brought the community together.”

Shoes and other footwear collected for Soles4Souls have been delivered to impoverished countries and more local communities for the past 10 years, helping underprivileged populations make it possible to walk to school and places of employment.

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Grade 11 Leamington District Secondary School student Dany Meng poses alongside the “Shoemometer”, indicating a combined donation of 2,414 pairs of shoes to be sent to the charity program Soles 4 Souls. The actual amount, with last-minute offerings, surpassed the 2,500 pair mark.