Southpoint Sun May 7, 2014

Leamington laces up for MS Walk

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington’s support of Multiple Sclerosis research and treatment now spans more than a decade.

The community’s 11th annual MS Walk took place Sunday, May 4 and was again hosted by the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. This year’s event brought in 140 registered participants who collected a sum of $29,949. Although the sum is just shy of last year’s $32,000 raised in Leamington, contributions are still being added, with another four weeks before the donation deadline arrives.

The Leamington event’s chairperson Jack Brush explained that donations made by credit card are typically slower to process while one individual is still committed to a contribution of $1,200.

Festival of Birds returns to Pelee

By Bryan Jessop

Point Pelee National Park is once again chirping with activity.

The park’s annual Festival of Birds officially began Thursday, May 1 and runs until May 19, during which time an estimated 30,000 birding enthusiasts will converge upon the site to witness and photograph hundreds of species of migratory songbirds returning after a cold, harsh winter.

The event’s opening weekend featured guided tours by renowned birding authority David Allen Sibley. Both Saturday and Sunday hikes were sold out within 45 minutes, attracting registered visitors from British Columbia to Nova Scotia. Sibley, of Massachusetts, has published two birding guides. The second version was released in March of this year and includes 100 more species than the first edition as well as more than 6,000 illustrations. The Sibley Guide to Birds is the fastest-selling birding publication ever.

“He’s basically known as The Beatles of the birding world,” said Parks Canada interpretive program coordinator Sarah Rupert, an avid birder and Point Pelee regular since she was two years old.

“We’ve had another good turnout this year. Weather usually dictates that,” Brush explained. “We hope to top last year’s amount, but whatever we get, we’ll take — every bit helps.”

Brush has led the Leamington MS Walk — one of 160 throughout Canada — since its inception in 1994. Prior to that, he was also involved with the organization of the Windsor version of the national fundraiser. He noted that Leamington was added as an MS Walk community to make the event more accessible and convenient for supporters living in Essex County’s rural areas.

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Rupert is one of more than a dozen presenters during this year’s Festival of Birds.

Although the opening weekend of the festival is normally the quietest in respect to both human and avian visitors, the first few days was busy for Point Pelee on both fronts. Uncommon species already seen at the park have included the Western Grebe, Eared Grebe, Yellow Rumped Warbler, Yellow Throated Warbler and just outside the Hillman Marsh area, the Smith’s Longspur.

“The biodiversity here is very, very rich,” said Parks Canada Southwestern Ontario Field Unit public relations and communications officer Theresa Paris.

“It’s always a guessing game as to what’s going to show up,” added Rupert. “You never know with Point Pelee — that’s what’s great about this park.”

Parks Canada staff from other sites spend Festival of Birds at Point Pelee to accommodate the extra volume in visitors, who filled the Visitor Centre parking lot on the opening Saturday and kept trails busy throughout the event’s opening days.

“That’s very good for us for the first weekend of May,” said Rupert. “It’s always a nice mix of people from all

over the place. It’s also a great experience for Parks Canada staff to see a different site. Wardens from other parks are amazed by what they see. There are more people here in a weekend than in a whole year at some other parks.”

For the second year, Festival of Birds will include the Kids’ Birding Party. This year’s edition will be hosted by the Blue Heron Picnic Area with activities, crafts, a small guided birding hike, discovery area and demonstrations by Wildlife Ontario. During the demos, live birds including a great horned owl, American kestrels and a peregrine falcon will be shown. The Kids’ Birding Party will take place May 17-18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For more information on events, tours, workshops, hikes and the Kids’ Birding Party, visit www.festivalofbirds.ca or call 519-322-2365 ext. 0.

Bird watching enthusiasts focus their attention on a few migratory visitors during Point Pelee National Park’s Festival of Birds, running May 1 to 19 this year. Each year, the festival attracts an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 birders from around the world.

(SUN Photos)

A Blue-headed Vireo rests on a branch at Point Pelee National Park Saturday, May 3 during the annual Festival of Birds.

Laces

(Continued from Front) cal effort that dates back to days prior to Leamington’s involvement. One of this year’s Leamington teams — Marjorie’s Motley Crew — celebrated its 20th year in the MS Walk, also dating back to an era when Windsor was the county’s only participating community. The team was started in honour of Marjorie Gillanders, a resident of the Leamington Mennonite Home before she passed away.

“We’ve been doing this for a long time,” said Marjorie’s Motley Crew team captain Maureen Gillanders, Marjorie’s daughter-in-law. “Jack does a great job. This is a great family event for a great cause.”

The local team is made up primarily of members of the Gillanders, Hanningan and Jakob families.

“We owe a big ‘thank you’ to all the friends, family members, neighbours and co-workers who have made pledges to our team in the last 20 years,” Gillanders said.

Since Leamington became an MS Walk community in 1994, it has raised about $500,000 — a sizeable portion of the $100 million that has been generated by MS Society of Canada fundraising efforts since 1948. Brush and a committee of five others begin holding meetings once every three weeks starting in January to organize the local MS Walk.

“It gets a little easier every year,” he said. “It’s like second nature to us now.”

About one fifth of Leamington’s half-million dollar total over the past 11 years

has been raised by the team representing Mastronardi Produce. The team once again led online pledges with more than $4,600 (as of May 5). Last year, their combined contribution stood at more than $14,000. Members of the team also bring food to be shared with other participants in addition to the barbecue lunch that is provided at the LKRC once walkers complete the course.

“They’ve been outstanding supporters for us,” said Brush. “Words can’t describe how much their team has done for this fundraiser.”

This year’s walk was reduced to one route of five kilometres, starting at the LKRC and proceeding south on Sherk Street, east on Seacliff Drive, south along Erie Street and then east on Robson Road before arriving at the Leamington

Municipal Marina. The return route brings walkers northward on Cherry Lane to the Kinsmen Field baseball diamonds and then back to the LKRC.

Brush explained that very few participants in previous years opted for the 10 km trek, which left a vast gap in time between the return of walkers.

Team members of Marjorie’s Motley Crew pose for photos prior to the 11th annual Leamington MS Walk-a-thon, held at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. The team was formed 20 years ago and took part in the annual fundraiser in Windsor before Leamington began participating in 1994. (SUN Photo)

Reflections and objections

I had a little time on the weekend to reflect a bit and found myself thinking of the amount of trips I’ve made to funeral homes in the past year or so.

my business and actually got a chuckle out of it later.

From young people to old, friends to relatives, it seems the older we get, the more we attend those places.

I’ve often said that you know you’re getting old if you’re attending more funerals than weddings and for me, that’s the case.

I was at a funeral a couple of weeks ago where Rev. Paul Rodey was doing the service. In it, he spoke of a person’s life displayed on a gravestone with the birth year, a dash and the death year. He told of how the dates were not what people should look at, but it’s how you spend that time in between that counts. That time in between, which he referred to as ‘the dash’, is our life, plain and simple.

I’ve heard this analogy before but it wasn’t until that moment that it made me stop and think about it.

How did the deceased spend those years, whether it was a short life or long?

It was a week of oddities in the newspaper circulation business in the big city. The week started with another upset resident who claimed that one of my carriers had thrown the paper and it broke an expensive flower pot on his porch. So, being the always-diplomatic manager I strive to be, I knocked on his door and spoke to him, only to find out that the pot was worth a lot more than I thought. I still have to come to a resolution on that one, since the carrier denies breaking anything.

It makes you start to take stock of what you’ve accomplished, where you’ve been and more importantly, how you’ve treated those around you.

We all have a certain amount of time on this earth and many people live to 100 while others don’t even last 50 years. But what Rev. Rodey was trying to say was it doesn’t matter how long, it matters what you did with the time you were allotted.

At least that’s what I took away from it.

As an adult, I’ve always tried to treat people the way I’d like to be treated. I would hope that most people operate that way.

I encountered an angry man just last week, who called me everything under the sun over the phone because one of my workers had placed a flyer advertising package on his driveway accidentally. As this guy, who is a prominent Windsor business professional, raged on and on, I couldn’t help but think of that whole, ‘it’s how you spend your dash’ speech from that recent funeral.

I tried and tried to get a word in edgewise, but it wasn’t to be, so explaining that it was a simple mistake wasn’t going to be heard by this guy. He simply wanted to rage on someone and I was in the line of fire.

After about six minutes of berating me, he hung up on me and I blocked his number from the phone. After my blood pressure lowered itself back to a normal rate, I went on about

It really is a job of putting out fires, or as was the case on Thursday, picking up cat food. A customer called asking for the district manager to visit him at his house. So, I knocked on the door and he explained to me that the carrier had been putting dishes of cat food in his driveway every morning for the past six months and he’d like her to stop.

He showed me the plastic and paper dishes she was leaving behind and explained that it was not only attracting stray cats, it was also attracting skunks and possums to his yard. Of course, the carrier denied it and said he was crazy. The problem is, he is not the first resident on that street to complain of her putting cat food in his yard. I had a similar complaint a few weeks ago.

So, yes, life as a district manager is an adventure. Every day is different and unpredictable.

So, when people ask how I’ve spent my dash, I hope at the end I can say I’ve tried my best.

I hope my children and grandchildren know I’ve spent my dash doing as much as I could do and enjoying most of it, leaving a legacy of sorts for them to carry on. And I see them having grown into fine adults already, so I know something must have been done right.

As for the job, I get up each early morning wondering what will be sent my way.

Oh, there are frustrating times for sure, but there are with anything you do in this life. So we take a breath and get ready for the next day. After all, that’s all we can really do.

How are you spending your dash?

A Palm Warbler photographed at Point Pelee National Park.

MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings

VHS, DVD, smarty, capture me!

Sunday evening both of our girls arrived home from their bachelorette weekend in Collingwood. By the look of their tired eyes and unpainted toes, I have my doubts that it was a spa getaway.

It feels like just yesterday that my friends and I all loaded into a C.A. Bailey bus for my bachelorette party night. We had tons of fun making stops around Windsor and crossing the border to Greek Town, no passports needed. My bridesmaids, one in particular, gave me a corsage made of one red anthurium to wear the entire evening. Need I say more? We were ‘young, wild and free’ but not for long.

After Sunday dinner, Mark and I took advantage of our time alone with our girls and clicked open a video that I had a young friend create from a collection of old movies. Thank goodness Grandpa Matheson didn’t listen to all of our complaining years ago and persisted in getting video footage of every visit to our home and theirs. In time, when the kids grew out of their cute stage and Grandpa’s camera became outdated, he handed over a stack of well-labeled VHS tapes. A couple of years

UMEI to host Shadow Day

Students in grade 8 are invited to shadow current UMEI students on Friday, May 16 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

The grade 8s will have the opportunity to see what a regular day at UMEI Christian High School is all about. Lunch will be provided.

Parents are welcome to come in for a tour and more information between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call 519326-7448 or e-mail office@ umei.ca to R.S.V.P.

ago I had them all made into DVDs. Michaela’s video is put to music, and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful Life” captured her spirit, her voice and the little girl who still lives in my little bride to be. I can’t believe it. If not for the bridal showers this week and the appointments to plan their wedding, I would think it must be a dream.

SHANNON MATHESON

Lifestyles...

Letter to the Editor Community came together offering generosity

and support

Once again the kindness, generosity and support from our community has blown us away. Our goal was to help support Ian Tate and Darlene Pursel cover the costs of Ian’s medication that isn’t covered by Ontario’s drug plan and we have succeeded! The Sunday, May 4 Benefit Concert helped us surpass our goal.

I attended a baby shower for my cousin’s daughter this past Friday. We were each asked to write down our words of advice for parenting. I wrote down three but could have written a book: 1) Welcome all of your child’s friends to your home and get to know them; 2) Continue to date your husband, it’s good for everyone!; 3) Use your smart phones and capture not only the still moments but also the priceless motion filled ones. Save their cute little voices, their wicked dance moves and their hugs forever!

The wedding photographer dropped by this week to get a visual on where the couple chose to capture some special moments on their wedding day. If they could be two places at once, I have no doubt that our

daughter’s fiancé has locations in his hometown of Atikokan special to him as well.

Will they choose the creek side, where Michaela and her friends skated during the winter or waded for frogs in early spring?

How about near the remnants of the fort where she played with her girlfriends for hours? Perhaps the bridge that she crossed to get to school every day and where Mark and I had our own wedding photos taken will be included.

It makes me happy to know that planning to have their photos taken in certain locations is meaningful. As parents we watch the videos taken so many years ago and can’t help but feel proud of the times we created together as a family, by just being present. In the whole scheme of things, there isn’t much more important than that, is there?

There are many people to thank for helping us with this concert. The Leamington United Church and Rev. Paul Rodey for donating the space to us. The musicians who gave their time enthusiastically when we contacted them: Dale Butler and Gord Harwood, Andrew Taves and John Moran, The Timeless Tunes, John Paterson, Benny Pallotto, Rick Latam, and special guest Ian Tate.

Again, so many people from our community came forward with door prizes. Thank you, Sandy Nageleisen from Scentsy, Dan McGuire from HUB International, Rachelle Gossman from Color Plus Salon, Nicole Barron and Dale Butler for donating prizes. Also, thank you to Zippy Print for the tickets and the posters and to The Southpoint Sun for advertising the event.

This community is amazing and we are grateful to each and every person in our community who donated and supported our fundraising efforts. Together, we have made a difference. By alleviating some of the financial strain, Ian and Darlene can focus on treatment and their children. Thank you!

– Sincerely, Heather and Justin Latam, Leamington

More than 700 lightly used dresses were available this year for Prom Project 2014. The dresses were made available for sale for $10 each on Friday, May 2 from 4 to 9 p.m. on a first come, first served basis at the Leamington United Mennonite Church. Pictured here, Miss Leamington Tomato Festival 2013 Jessica Epp (right) helps Jade Parent (Girl Power award winner at Tomato Festival Pageant 2013) as she tries on one of the many princess dresses. The two girls volunteered their time for the project. (SUN Photo)

Mykayla Tiessen, 14, had been growing her hair since about Grade 7 and recently decided she would raise money for cancer and donate about 12 inches of her hair. On Friday, May 2 Mykayla, a Grade 9 student at UMEI Christian High School, had her hair cut at Salon Anjolie in Leamington by hairstylist Sue Scaddan (above). Mykayla collected $1,200 in pledges from family and friends, and Mykayla’s father Jason Tiessen matched that amount to bring her total to $2,400. She is the daughter of Josey and Jay Tiessen.

(SUN Photos)

The Sociable Plover comes to The Bank Theatre

The Sociable Plover is coming to The Bank Theatre this weekend with shows starting on Thursday night and running until Sunday night, all 7:30 p.m. starts, with two matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Todd Pepper (left) plays the role of Roy Chester Tunt and Gord Willms plays the role of Dave John. Roy Tunt has headed out to a bird hide in the marshes along the east coast of England in hopes of seeing his 567th, and last, species of bird on the British Ornithological Union bird checklist, the Sociable Plover (yes, that is the real name of a real species of bird). Dave John, obviously not a bird watcher, stumbles into the hide for his own personal reasons. Over the course of the play they get caught up in each other’s lives, perhaps discovering that they are not quite as different as it seems. This is the North American premiere of this play, first presented by Feather Productions in London, England, in 2005.Tickets are available at the door or see locations in The Bank Notes ad on page 10.

Tomato Theatre presents Annie Jr.

Little Tomato Theatre presents “Annie Jr.”, which features a cast of 78 kids ranging from ages 5-18 from all over Essex County, but mostly from Leamington, Wheatley and Kingsville. The show is at UMEI Christian High School, starting Friday, May 9 (2 daytime school shows and opening night); Saturday, May 10 (a matinee and a night performance) and will close on Mother’s Day, May 11 with a matinee for moms. Pictured here during dress rehearsal, from left to right, are Maddy Morin (Lilly), Carlos Pena (Rooster), Alyssa Epp (Ms. Hannigan), Emily Deimling (Grace), David Sivak (Bert Healey). In front is Larissa Porteous (Annie) and Penny Porteous (Sandy

the dog).

(SUN Photo)

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

You are in a position of power this week, Aries. But this doesn't mean you can impose your will onto someone else. Don't try to take over any situation.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, someone might dredge up uncomfortable feelings, but you need to muddle through with a smile on your face. This is the case at home and at work.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, separate your personal and professional lives, particulary with regard to potentially contentious issues. You may want to keep mum for a while.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, make your feelings known when something upsets you this week. Sharing these feelings will benefit you and your friends and colleagues now and in the future.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, your feelings of restlessness this week can benefit from a creative outlet. Engage in an activity that keeps your hands and your mind busy, such as a craft or a home project.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, minimize any negative energy this week. Strive to be a source of optimism when others are looking at the glass as half empty. It can work wonders.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, after several days of working entirely off of adrenaline, you finally have some time to kick back and relax. This will help you recharge your internal battery.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Your motivation is very strong this week, Scorpio. You can accomplish much more than you ever expected in a short period of time. Pick your projects wisely.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you are unable to convey some feelings to others, but your body language will go a long way toward getting your message across. Remain conscious of your actions.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

One of your goals this week is to propel yourself further without pushing others too hard, Capricorn. You want to be successful but not at the expense of others.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, focus on practical matters, such as your career goals, for the time being. Crucial decisions must be made and new relationships must be fostered.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, trust your gut instincts on an issue that has been puzzling you this week. Your intuition might be your best asset.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

MAY 4

Will Arnett, Actor (44)

MAY 5

Henry Cavill, Actor (31)

MAY 6

Jason Witten, Athlete (32)

MAY 7

Breckin Meyer, Actor (40)

MAY 8

Enrique Iglesias, Singer (39)

MAY 9

Billy Joel, Singer (65)

MAY 10

Paige O'Hara, Actress (58)

LHS 2014 theme is “Pride In Leamington”

By Catherine Riediger

They say, “April showers bring forth May flowers”. I am looking forward to May flowers… my daffodils are in full bloom and other perennials are starting to show signs of life and recovery from the winter months.

The Birth Month Flower for April is the Sweet Pea. The hidden message during the Victorian era was “Thank You for a Lovely Time”. The meaning of the April Birth Flower could be “Goodbye” or “Blissful Pleasure”. Since so many varieties have been developed, Sweet Peas come in numerous soft colours and bi-colours. The definition of the Sweet Pea is “A climbing garden plant having a fragrant, pastelcoloured flower”. The scientific name of a flower species is formed by the combination of two terms: the genus name and the species descriptor and in the case of the Sweet Pea the “Lathyrus odoratus”. The name “Sweet Pea” is derived from the Latin “Lathyrus odoratus” meaning “pea” and “fragrant”.

The Society’s Annual Plant Sale will be held Sat. May 17, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Once started, perennial gardens are a delight as the wide variety of plants bloom at different times of the season and maintenance is minimal.

The April monthly meeting was held on the 16th with two guest speakers. Richard Bergen from Bergen Landscape Design spoke on the creation and maintenance of a living wall. There are currently four living walls in Windsor-Essex County: University of Windsor Engineering Building, U of W Medical Building, David Suzuki Public School, and the Municipality of Leamington. Also, when it opens, there will be the largest double-sided wall installed to date by Nedlaw at the LaSalle Town Hall.

The Leamington Municipal building’s Nedlaw Living Walls indoor air bio-filter is a large wall of plants that are planted in a soilless media which allows air to pass through the root zone. The plants that are planted in the wall are all tropic species common to most people’s homes and offices. All the plants are watered and fed through a hydroponic irrigation system which is completely automated, making the system as maintenance free as possible. However, some maintenance is required as the plants are real and lose leaves and get bugs just like in nature. A monthly maintenance visit is done by Bergen Landscape Design to keep the wall looking its absolute best.

The bio-filter works as the cold air return on the building’s ventilation system. As the indoor air passes through the root zone, beneficial microbes and bacteria effectively remove a substantial amount of VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) from the air. By doing this, the wall removes the toxic polluting chemicals which are off gassed from all the petroleum based products in the building such as paints, plastics, office furniture, computers, etc. This helps to ensure that people in the building do not suffer from new building sickness which is becoming an ever increasing problem in our society.

Not only does the Living Wall offer health benefits, it also helps to decrease heating and cooling costs to the building. This happens because less air from outside the building needs to be exchanged with stale indoor air, therefore reducing heating and cooling requirements in the hot summer and cold winter months. All in all, Nedlaw’s Living Walls are a great example of how we can use our natural resources to make our planet healthier and reduce our immediate impact

on our local environment. In this case, the indoor air that we breathe.

Henry Reimer from Renaissance Chiropractic in Leamington gave a talk on how to “Plant and Rake Without the Ache” and “Tips for a Healthy Back in the Garden”: have the right tools for the task at hand; ensure you drink plenty of fluids; alternate between light and heavy jobs; bend your knees to lift with ease; take frequent breaks; share heavy loads; protect your feet with thick soled supportive shoes; warm-up your muscles before you start; avoid muscle strain by learning right techniques; change positions frequently; kneel to plant and weed. If we follow his advice, we should have a few less aches and pains but if we don’t and experience some painful after effects, it would be advisable to give him a call sooner than later. I know this from personal experience.

At the April 14 Leamington Council meeting, the Society’s president, Ken Clark, and Society member Bill Sherk spoke in support of the Communities in Bloom program being recommended by Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright. The LHS has been involved in the floral displays throughout the town and recently became the contact organization for the “Replant Our Streets” program. The Society’s Motto for 2014 is “Pride In Leamington” and under the Communities in Bloom program this theme and the Society’s participation in the sections of Urban Forestry and Floral Displays would be a perfect fit. The LHS will also act as the ad hoc committee to assist with the development of a Steering Committee to be comprised of a representative from Council, members of the LHS, members from other organizations, businesses, schools, and the general public. The first meeting to get the ball rolling was held Tues. Apr. 29.

“Replant Our Streets” Corner

Continuing the Horticultural Society’s recognition of those who have participated in this unique program:

38. Oct. 2003 – Municipality of Leamington planted a maple tree in front of the Lakeview Cemetery.

39. Oct. 2003 – Municipality of Leamington planted a maple tree in front of the Lakeview Cemetery.

40. Oct. 2003 – Municipality of Leamington planted a maple tree in front of the Lakeview Cemetery.

41. June 2004 – Jerry Shuster planted a tulip tree on the west side of Erie St. S., 1st tree south of Marlborough St.

42. June 2004 – Milan Shuster planted a tulip tree on the west side of Erie St. S., 2nd tree south of Marlborough St.

43. June 2004 – Fran Ross planted an Emerald Queen maple in front of 85 Talbot St. W.

The Society’s May meeting will be the 21st at 7:30 p.m., Leamington United Church, with guest speaker Sandy Elenor from the Essex Horticultural Society on the topic of “Herbs and Their Uses”. All are invited to come and check it out.

Leamington Municipal Election 2014

The following is a list of those who have filed their papers to run in the 2014 Municipal Election - Monday, October 27 - in Leamington.

Municipality of leaMington

Mayor (1 to be elected):

• John Paterson

Deputy-Mayor (1 to be elected):

• Hilda MacDonald

councillor (5 to be elected):

• Robert A. (Bob) Bradt

• Derek Friesen

• John Jacobs

• Judy Lear-Zylstra

• Robert Tatomir

• Larry Joseph Verbeke

• Tim Wilkinson

School BoarD truSteeS

English Public Trustee: Jessica Mastronardi

French Public Trustee:

English Catholic Trustee:

French Catholic Trustee:

These entries are as of Monday, May 5

New business hours for Leamington OPP detachment

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) now has standard administrative operating hours at the Leamington detachment, effective as of Monday, May 5.

Business hours of operation at the Leamington OPP detachment will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., as per the OPP model. The OPP continues to provide 24-hour police service in the community.

Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years

6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com

BANK NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434

LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

SUNDAY, MAY 11

Why not take Mom out for Sunday brunch and then bring her to The Bank Theatre to see The Sociable Plover?

It’s finally here - the perfect show for Leamington in May! Birders and non-birders alike will be entertained by Todd Pepper and Gord Willms who play memorable characters in the Sociable Plover. The director, Nathalie Constantineau, has created a set that transports you to a blind in England as soon as you enter the Bank Theatre. See you there.

THE SOCIABLE PLOVER - Nothing and nobody will stop Roy Tunt from searching for the Sociable Plover. Not the weather and not the mysterious stranger who joins him in the bird hide. A quirky two-person show with humour, tenderness and charm.

Thursday, May 8 - 7:30 pm

Friday, May 9 - 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 10 - 2:00 pm matinee 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 11 - 2:00 pm matinee 7:30 pm

Tickets are available at: Thomson Guardian Drugs, 20 Talbot East, Leamington. Counter Effects 2 Iroquois Rd., Leamington. The Party and Discount Store, Talbot St., Wheatley. Adults $15, students $10. Hotel and Motel owners and Bed and Breakfast owners be sure to get some tickets for your birders. They are going to love this show! Hotline: 519-3268805. Tickets also at the door.

SHOW THE LOVE II - AN ACT OF HOPE - POSTPONED!

The Bank Theatre presents

THE LAST FIVE YEARS - written and composed by Jason Robert Brown. Directed by: Joel LewSaw. Starring: Stephanie Allen Santos and Greg Wiklanski. The musical was a hit on Broadway. Save the airfare and come to the Bank Theater. Stephanie and Greg play two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. According to director Joel Lewsaw, these two actors sing better than the ones on his recording. Come and hear for yourself.

Friday, May 23 - 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 24 - 2:00 pm matinee 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 25 - 2:00 pm matinee

Friday May 30 - 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 31 - 2:00 pm matinee

Sunday, June 1 - 2:00 pm matinee

Tickets are available at: Thomson Guardian Drugs, 20 Talbot East, Leamington. Counter Effects 2 Iroquois Rd., Leamington. The Party and Discount Store, Talbot St., Wheatley. Adults $15, students $10.

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

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

18th annual Sports Optics Expo at Pelee Wings

Twelve manufacturers of the world’s finest binoculars and spotting scopes will exhibit and demonstrate their sports optics to birders and the general public on the lakefront at Pelee Wings Nature Store, 636 Point Pelee Drive, Leamington, on the weekend of May 10 and 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event coincides with the Point Pelee Festival of Birds, which sees hundreds of thousands of birds and thousands of birders from around the world who flock to Point Pelee to enjoy one of the most phenomenal bird migrations in North America throughout the month of May.

The following sports optics manufacturers will be represented: Swarovski, Leica, Zeiss Nikon, Kowa, Bushnell, Pentax, Celestron, Vortex, Minox, Meopta and Eagle.

Optics experts from these companies will be on hand to answer questions and to demonstrate state-of-the-art equipment to enjoy the sport of birding. The public can quiz the experts on new binoculars and scopes, field test 100’s of sports optics, and find out just what they need to enjoy this exciting sport. Binoculars and spotting scopes are also enjoyed for astronomy, travel, boating, hunting, target shooting, surveillance, and by waterfront homeowners. Admission is free.

Bring the family to Point Pelee to enjoy the birds and the Sports Optics Expo. Pelee Wings and the optics companies will donate $1,000 to a wildlife conservation cause after the Expo.

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

By Pat Simpson

Members of Leamington Legion Branch 84 have been asked by the Municipality of Leamington to participate in their ceremony to celebrate the National Day of Honour at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, May 9 at the Municipal Office on Erie Street North. President Bob McKee has asked that as many Legion members as possible attend and asks that if possible please wear your blues and greys and medals. It will be a wonderful tribute service and we hope to see you there. All are welcome to return to the Branch after the gathering at the Municipal Office for an afternoon of fellowship.

Tonight (May 7th) is Election Night at the Branch. Please come out and participate. Remember, if you want to stand for office you must be in attendance or submit a letter stating that you are willing to take office.

Next Wednesday, May 14, is the next Seniors Dinner. Come on out for an afternoon of music and then enjoy a delicious meal of ham and scalloped potatoes.

The next Karaoke Night with Doug Hunter is May 24 from 8 p.m. until midnight.

Dumpster fire

Firefighters with the Leamington Fire Service responded to the Pelee Motor Inn Sunday afternoon, April 27 for a dumpster fire shortly before 3 p.m.

The fire was extinguished quickly and the building was evacuated so it could be ventilated for smoke. Minimal damage reported, and no injuries.

e-Scapes

Photography on display

Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre in Kingsville will be hosting a new art exhibition for the month of May: the fine art photography of e-Scapes Photography. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the farmer’s market next door.

From an early age, Vicki McKay, owner and photographer of e-Scapes Photography – the Visual Healer - became fascinated with nature, striving to know and understand everything she observed.

THURSDAY, MAY 8 - Sun Parlor

Home Auxiliary Bake Sale & Raffle, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tea and coffee will be served in the Garden View Cafe, 175 Talbot St. East, Leamington. Proceeds to Mobility Bus Project.

FRIDAY, MAY 9 & SATURDAY, MAY 10 - 9:00 am to 12 noon. Rummage Sale at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St, Leamington. Lots of toys, good used clothing, small household items, books, home decor and more!

SATURDAY, MAY 10 - Ready, Set, Grow! - 1:00 p.m., Ruthven Library. Stories, games and crafts for gardeners age 5+. Register online or at the library until May 10.

SATURDAY, MAY 10 - Kingsville Horticultural Society Plant Sale, 9:00 - 11:30 AM, at Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen Street South, Kingsville, Ontario. Many, many, bi-annuals, perennials, groundcovers, herbs, also some annuals, ornamental grasses, shrubs, trees, native plants, and miscellaneous items. Come early for best selections!

SATURDAY, MAY 10 - United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada Open House, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., meeting to follow. Church of the Epiphany, Kingsville. info.bicentennial@uelac.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 10 - Ont. Purple Martin Assoc. meeting, 9:00 a.m., at home of Al & Annie Hamill, 2643 County Rd. 20E, Harrow. Bring a lawn chair. For more info call 519738-6932 or 519-738-3476.

MONDAY, MAY 12 - Kingsville Horticultural Society meets at 7:00 p.m., upstairs auditorium at Kingsville Arena. Handicap accessible - there is an elevator to use if you are not able to use the stairs. Speaker: Marthe Hook, The Fairy Garden. Light refreshments. Guests welcome.

MONDAY, MAY 12 - Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) meeting, 6:30 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church. Agenda: final plans for golf tourney. All our welcome to join the LAERC team to help with this humanitarian project. For info call Carolyn Reid 519-326-6776.

THURSDAY, MAY 15 - Only one month left to enter! Essex County Library’s Book Spine Poetry Contest . Deadline is Thursday, May 15, 2014. Open to children, teens and adults. Visit www.essexcountylibrary.ca for contest information and rules.

FRIDAY, MAY 16 - Shadow DayStudents in grade 8 are invited to shadow current UMEI students from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come see what a regular day at UMEI Christian High School is all about. Lunch will be provided. Parents are welcome to come in for a tour and more information between 8 am and 4 pm. Please call 519326-7448 or e-mail office@umei.ca to R.S.V.P.

SATURDAY, MAY 17 - Leamington Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Once created, a perennial garden is a delight as you watch and wait for each variety to bloom

spring, summer and fall.

MONDAY, MAY 19 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Leamington United Church, 9 John St., for those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge. All welcome.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 - Voices of Youth in Community Meeting in the Heinz Arena meeting room at the Leamington Recreation Complex. Meetings are 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. All youth ages 14-24 are welcome to join. For more information contact Wanda 519-733-8983 ext. 22 or email wrodrigues@accesscounty.ca.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21Leamington Horticultural Society general meeting, 7:30 p.m., Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speaker: Sandy Elenor of the Essex Horticultural Society. Topic: Herbs and their uses. Guests welcome, attendance is free. Light refreshments served. For info call Ken Clark 519-325-0769.

FRIDAY, MAY 23 - Rummage Sale and Yard Sale, Leamington United Church, 9 John St., Friday, May 23 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 24 from 9:00 a.m.12 noon.

SATURDAY, MAY 24 - Meet & Greet Cato, the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog, 11:00 a.m., Ruthven Library. Read to the dog or listen to stories read by dog handler Helga from St. John Ambulance. Be A Rock, Be A Tree Dog Safety Tips. Learn about dogs and how to approach them. Open to children, teens, adults. Register online or at the library.

e-Scapes Photography’s intent is to provide visual healing through images of nature.

Many images are realistic, although some are abstracted through in camera or post production techniques.

students from

directed and performed their favourite numbers from a variety of plays. Joel Lewsaw helped direct the students and Derrick Moyes was the stage manager. The show ran May 2, 3, and 4 with an emotional finale on Sunday afternoon.

ABOVE: Hello - The Book of Mormon - full cast including Maddie Hamm, Abby Harder, Kaitlyn Karns, Morgan Malott, Miranda Myers, Nick Tiessen, Becca Silvius, Ian Webber and Dawson Wigle.

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RIGHT: Purple Summer

Spring Awakening - Becca Silvius, Kaitlyn Karns, Maddie Hamm and Nick Tiessen.

FAR RIGHT, TOP: Defying Gravity - Wicked - Maddie Hamm. (SUN Photos)

ABOVE: A Little Fall of Rain - Les Miserables - Maddie Hamm and Nick Tiessen.

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Leamington District Secondary School

Vigil in Honour of Loretta Saunders held at Point Pelee National Park

Call to Action on Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls

On February 13, 2014 Loretta Saunders, a young Inuk woman, loving daughter and sister, dedicated student, and mother-to-be, disappeared from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Two weeks later the discovery of her murder was a stark reminder that the work to stop violence against indigenous women and girls is far from over. At the time of Loretta’s disappearance she was working on an undergraduate honours thesis researching three cases of missing and/or murdered indigenous women in Nova Scotia. Her powerful writing and work to stop the violence is reflected in her words: “I refuse to allow my past to dictate my future and define who I am. My own personal life experiences as an indigenous woman and the obstacles that I faced, fought, and overcame have inspired my interest in exploring the issue of violence against Indigenous women and girls in Canada… I hope to inspire other indigenous women and girls to come forth, begin their journey of healing and make strides towards breaking the cycle within their own life.”

(Photos submitted)

A vigil in honour of Loretta Saunders was held Thursday, May 1 at Point Pelee National Park. Approximately 25-30 people, mainly from the region attended. There were Sacred Ceremonies, followed by speaking (Loretta’s own words were read aloud), and a moment of silence was observed. Many people signed the Stolen Sisters petition. It was described as a very powerful evening. Pictured here, from left to right are Carrie Ann Peters, Beth Doxtator and Lacey Giizhgadnangkwe George at the vigil.

Following her devastating murder, Loretta’s younger sister and best friend called for a national vigil to honour Loretta’s legacy and to call for action on the issue of violence against indigenous women.

On March 27, groups across Canada came together to honour Loretta’s life and her dedication to ending violence against indigenous women and girls.

The vigil at Point Pelee National Park – The Tip – was held on Thursday, May 1st at 7 p.m. The vigil was jointly hosted by ONE, Caldwell First Nations, and Amnesty International. Approximately 30 people attended to remember, to honour, and to stand up to stop the violence. Amnesty International’s ‘Stolen Sisters: No More Indigenous Women Lost to Violence’ petition was available for signing and donations were accepted for the two scholarship funds that have been created in honour of Loretta.

The Stolen Sisters petition can be signed online at: http://www.amnesty. ca/get-involved/take-action-now/stolen-sistersno-more-indigenouswomen-lost-to-violence

Loretta Saunders

Voices from a Forgotten Tragedy

Bob Page and his wife Jean Grant-Page were the guest speakers at the Annual General Meeting of the South Essex Arts Council held at the Leamington Arts Centre on April 8. Bob Page will never forget how November 29, 1963 changed his life forever. On that day the crash of Trans Canada Air Flight 831 took the life of his father John M. Page and 117 other people. “My carefree youth ended that night. I was 16,” said Page.

“When we started this project five years ago, I believed that the crash of TCA Flight 831 had been forgotten. I had no sense of its place in the development of aviation, or certainly in history. When I heeded my wife, Jean’s, urging to explore the story of TCA Flight 831, I had no idea where this project would take me. I agreed partly because I suspected we would not receive any responses to our request and imagined I could then re-compartmentalize my memories and not feel compelled to examine them any further. Voices from a Forgotten Tragedy and the sheer number of voices in it show just how wrong I was about that! Still, while I wanted to know more, a part of me would have been happy to let the memories go, and continue to live my life much as I had for the past 45 years. This was an ambivalence I found very prevalent among families of the victims,” states Page.

The crash has been remembered through the voices and memories of those affected who lost love ones. Ern Dick of Leamington, a co-author on the book Voices from a Forgotten Tragedy also lost his father in the crash. First Officer Harold J. Dyck of Cookstown was the uncle of well-known Leamington artist Graydon Dyck.

“The crash of TCA Flight 831 took place just outside Sainte-Thérèse de Blainville, Quebec. The passengers and airline employees were almost all Anglophone, while the witnesses and the first responders, the police and army who were guarding the scene, the emergency workers, and hundreds excavating the crash site were all primarily Frenchspeaking. There was precious little joining of these two solitudes for the next forty-five years. This journey has begun to remedy the divide through the compilation of Voices

from a Forgotten Tragedy and working together for a 50th anniversary,” states Ern Dick on the website (http://www. tcaflight831.com) dedicated to the crash and the 50th anniversary which took place last fall.

“Ern and I grew up together here in Leamington, but we never talked about the crash… It just wasn’t something you talked about,” said Page. The completion and publication of the book Voices from a Forgotten Tragedy will complete all three goals that Page had when the three set out to write the book – 1. To find out how other families coped. 2. Research and write the book with biographies on all 118 victims. 3. The formation of a permanent memorial to the men and women who died and the struggles of the family members left behind.

The crash left behind many unanswered questions because no one knows for sure what happened that night. The plane apparently took off and without a word of distress suddenly nose dived at 500 miles per hour into a wet, marshy area. The plane was lodged 40 feet deep. If not for eyewitnesses, the plane may not have been found as fast. The most probable cause seems to be a pitch trim compensator. This was the last Canadian plane to fly without a “black box”. “That was one positive outcome of the crash,” said GrantPage. Legal actions following this crash also changed how life insurance benefits are taxed.

This 470-page book tells the story through the 118 victim’s families and shares many photos and memories. The book is for sale at the Leamington Arts Centre

Bob Page and Jean Grant-Page

According to Stats Canada:

• 1 person in 3 will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lifetime

• The disability caused by major depression is similar to the disability from relapsing multiple sclerosis, severe asthma, chronic hepatitis, or deafness.

• The disability from severe post-traumatic stress disorder is comparable to the disability from paraplegia.

• The disability from schizophrenia is comparable to the disability from quadriplegia.

• Of the 10 leading causes of long-term disability in the workplace, five are mental health problems: depression, alcohol misuse, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

• Sufferers can and do recover from mental health problems; recovery depends largely on supportive social networks, early intervention, quality and availability of treatments, and the person’s ability to participate in treatment.

• In 2012, approximately 2.8 million people, or 10.1% of Canadians aged 15 and older, reported symptoms consistent with at least one of six mental or substance use disorders in the past 12 months.

• In Ontario, 866,605 Ontarians reported experiencing a mood disorder.

• The 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey on Mental Health reports that more than one in six Canadians aged 15 or older has experienced a need for Mental Health Care (MHC) in the previous twelve months (Sunderland & Findlay, 2013).

The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates “that every Canadian will be indirectly affected because a friend, family member or colleague suffers from a mental health issue” (Canadian Mental Health Association, 2013).

Counselling Services:

Family Services Windsor-Essex Walk-in Counselling for Individuals, Couples and Families - Leamington 1st and 3rd Mondays 10 am - 2 pm at Leamington, 519-966-5010.

Teen Health Centre - Mental Health/Counselling (individual and group); Eating Disorder; Substance Abuse; Parent Support. Ages 12-24 Counselling available at various Essex County Satellite locations 519-253-8481

Leamington Area Family Health Team (LAFHT) - Social workers provide individual counselling, run Grief Support, and Anxiety Support Groups. Must be rostered with the family health team, 519322-1100.

Addictions Services:

Addictions Nurse at LDMH - Outpatient Counselling, Assessment and Referral for Residential Treatment, 519-326-2373 ext. 4014

House of Sophrosyne at LDMH Continuing Care for Graduates of any Residential Treatment Program, 519252-2711 Ext 109. Cell 519-791-3137.

Erie St. Clair Clinic Counselling at LDMH - Cognitive Behavior Therapy for individuals on Methadone/Suboxone or interested in treatment, 519-977-9772. Toll Free: 1-800-265-4858.

Renew Medical Clinic (Methadone) - 4 Talbot St. East, Leamington, 519-3224922.

Supports and Groups:

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - Educational and support series for friends and family members of those suffering mental illness. 12 week program on Monday evenings held twice per year at LDMH. Registration required; call 519-326-2373 ext. 4522 for details and to register for next session. Cost: Free

Mood Disorders Support Group - A free, drop-in, peer-led support group for individuals with a mood disorder, such as depression or bipolar. Held at LDMH cafeteria conference room, the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 79 pm

Crisis Services:

Mental Health Response Unit branch of OPP - Provides support to persons with mental health related illness and /or substance abuse problem, who are in severe distress to facilitate access to community services and supports, 519-723-4600.

Crisis Services: Community Crisis Center of Windsor-Essex - 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 519-973-4435.

Other Services:

Mental Health Resource Nurse - Leamington District Memorial Hospital, 519326-2373 ext. 4139.

VON Chronic Pain Management Clinic - Patients must have non cancer-related pain, are NOT considered end of life (palliative comfort care) AND be diagnosed with chronic pain greater than 3 consecutive months. Note: Patients with a WSIB or motor vehicle accident claim are not eligible. Cost: OHIP covered, Physician or Nurse Practitioner referral required.

Join us at Relay For Life - A camping party with a purpose!

By Mandy Stein

Looking for some outdoor camping fun with your family, friends or colleagues? Register your team for Relay For Life Southshore in Essex County on Friday night June 13th and stay until Saturday morning June 14th. You’ll enjoy food, entertainment, games, music and a whole lot of people joining together for a great cause. There will be survivor/caregiver ceremonies; memorial luminary lightings in memory/honour of people who faced cancer. Create memories, celebrate and remember. We’ll share camaraderie, laughter and hope.

Have you ever experienced relay? If not, now is the time. It is a chance to have fun, camp all night and help raise money to fight all cancers. Here’s why I Relay: As a granddaughter, I Relay in memory of my Grama and namesake who lived next door to me all my life. She lost her second battle with cancer in 1999, she would have celebrated her 94th birthday this year. As a friend, I Relay for Carolyn who is the ultimate survivor, having battled cancer far too many times, but comes through every surgery or treatment with a smile and a fighting spirit like I have never seen before. As a home day care provider, I Relay in memory of Robert whose daughters were 3 and 5 years old when he lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. It broke my heart to know that he only got to experience a tiny part of his daughter’s lives. I also Relay for all of the children who walk through my doors, I pray for a cure in their lifetime. As a volunteer, I Relay so that my community knows that cancer never sleeps and there are so many ways to make an impact in the fight against this disease!

Relay gives me the opportunity to honour my loved ones who have faced cancer, while sharing life with my family and friends right now. I never knew doing good could be so much fun and so meaningful at the same time. I invite you to join us. It’s not just an event; it’s an experience you’ll talk about for the entire year. I can’t wait to get back! You will too – so come out and Relay! For more information call 519-254-5116 or go to relayforlife.ca/southshore.

Child Benefit to increase, child care workers to get raise

Starting in July 2014, hundreds of thousands of Ontario families will receive an increase of up to $100 annually, while many families will become eligible for the Ontario Child Benefit for the first time. With this increase, the benefit will have more than doubled to up to $1,310 annually. As part of Budget 2014, starting July 2015, the province proposes to tie future increases to the Ontario Child Benefit to inflation in Ontario to help eligible families keep pace with the rising costs of raising children.

Families with an annual net income of $20,000 or less receive the full OCB benefit for each child under the age of 18. Families earning more may be eligible for partial benefits based on their income and the number of children under the age of 18.

The province is also proposing an increase of an average of $2 per hour for early childhood educators and other frontline child care workers. The first increase will be an average of one dollar per hour and will start January 2015. There are approximately 42,000 program staff, including about 17,000 registered early childhood educators in Ontario, that are eligible for the wage enhancement.

Mersea United hosts Benefit Breakfast

On Sunday April 27, members of the congregation of Mersea United Church were found flipping pancakes at a Benefit Breakfast held for Lainie (Armstrong) Sallmen. This is the third breakfast that Mersea United Church has held to help Lainie in her struggle against cancer. It is the support of community and of neighbouring churches of Leamington, Wheatley and Comber that help to make this a success.

Rev. Derek Parry noted this witnesses to the faith of the congregation: “Jesus said, ‘By their fruits you will know them.’ I am proud of the fruits of this congregation who regularly go out of their way to help others through food banks, camping, missions in Canada and overseas, and visits with local shut-ins and in retirement homes.”

The benefit breakfast raised $2,640 for Lainie.

ATTENTION: GARDENERS

Highline has Mushroom Compost available for home use available 365 days a year. This spring we will be hosting times at the farm where we will help load your truck/trailers for a donation. All donations will be going to the Canadian Cancer Society.

The Benefits:

• High Organic matter content

• Slow Release nutrients

• Neutral pH (~7)

• Improved soil structure

• Beneficial soil microorganisms

• Biological disease suppression

• Renewable resource

• Produced locally

• Available year round

• Free of insects and pathogens

Leamington Mushroom Farm West Farm 506 Mersea Road 5, Leamington, ON

Dates we Help load: – Fri May 9 – Noon - 4 pm & Sat May 10 – 9 am-1 pm

Compost is available every other day of the year, free of charge and you load yourself by visiting the Main Office.

Mersea United Church hosted a Breakfast Benefit to raise funds to help Lainie (Armstrong) Sallmen pay for costly treatments in her long battle with cancer. From left to right are Rosemary Reid, Rev. Derek Parry (in back), Ken Hatt, and Rose Hatt.

S.T.E.P.S. students support torch run

By Bryan Jessop

This year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario included a few extra special “S.T.E.P.S.” in its annual fundraising efforts.

In making its way through Leamington, the torch and its Essex County law enforcement supporters took a different route this year, turning west on Talbot Street to make an appearance along the front of Leamington District Secondary School. The appearance was a gesture of thanks to the school’s 10 S.T.E.P.S. (Skills To Enhance Personal Success) students, who helped raise money for this year’s Ontario Special Olympics by participating in Toonies For Torches.

On Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2, the LDSS S.T.E.P.S. students sold paper torches for $2 each in support of Special Olympics Ontario programs. School vice principal Peggy Bondy made staff and students aware of the sale, which took place in the halls with a special display set up during lunch hours. The fundraiser was also assisted by educational assistant Laura Robitaille.

Despite the short period of time, the students raised about $130 for the annual set of events. One of the school’s S.T.E.P.S. students, Johan Guenther, will participate in this year’s games. Guenther, who is hearing impaired, will take part in several running events as well as the standing long jump and ball toss.

“He’s quite the salesman,” said developmental service worker Jasna Dunmore, who coordinates extra-curricular events with the LDSS S.T.E.P.S. students. “He did a great job with the torches — they all did a great job.”

The school’s S.T.E.P.S. program will again support the Toonies For Torches fundraiser next year, with hopes of being able to devote more time to sales.

“We’re exciting to move on with it next year and make it bigger,” said Dunmore.

The Greater Essex County District School Board will host its own version of the Special Olympics at Sandwich Secondary School in LaSalle Thursday, May 8 for elementary students and the following day for secondary school students.

This year, the torch was carried through Leamington and other county communities with runners representing several law enforcement organizations gathered together for each stop.

For more information on the Toonies For Torches fundraiser, visit the website www.ontario.torchrun.org

Constable Daynes and LDSS STEPS student Johan Guenther.

Retention

About 200 guests at the 10th Annual Extravaganza for Physician Recruitment and Retention helped raise about $20,000 Saturday night at the Roma Club. Guests of the event were treated to an evening of fine food, entertainment, fashion, a wine tasting and a silent auction. Dr. Enrique Guerra was honored for his longstanding healthcare service to the community. And Kingsville’s Norman Henderson was the lucky winner of a $1,500 travel voucher to the destination of his choice. Funds raised will assist in the recruitment and retention of doctors in this underserviced area.

During dinner, gala guests were treated to a walk-through fashion show featuring clothing from Willabees and The Jean Academy. Above, models for the evening were, back row, left to right, Nathan Trombley, Chris Mendes and Kerry Bowman. Front row, Linda Ondejko, Carol Spitse, Michelle Iversen and Jill Jakob.

Local doctors Enrique Guerra, Alex Gow (seated) and Fred Sabga were the guests of honor at Saturday night’s 10th Annual Extravaganza for Physician Recruitment and Retention at the Roma Club.

The Municipality of Leamington was well represented on Saturday night. Representing the town were, back row, left to right, Mayor John Paterson, Councillor Larry Verbeke and Councillor John Jacobs. Front row, Chelsea Paterson, Betty Paterson, Margaret Verbeke and Donna Jacobs.

Dr. Enrique Guerra (right) was recognized for his 25 years of healthcare service to the community. Pictured is Dr. Guerra with his wife Silvia and son Daniel.

The 10th Annual Extravaganza for Physician Recruitment and Retention was once again a resounding success. Members of the gala committee included, back row, left to right, Luciana Pannunzio, Maria Edwards, Gemma Bowman, Nadia DiDomenico and Marlene Markham. Seated, Theresa DiDomenico, event chair.

(SUN Photos by Pat Bailey)

OBITUARY

Linda Tell

Linda Jane Tell, 72 years, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Leamington honours those who served in Afghanistan

Winter damage in the garden

Beloved wife of the late Dan (2002). Dear mother of Joseph Tell (Kristen Merklinger) and David Tell (Daphne Steer). Loving grandmother of Matthew Tell and Emerson Tell. Loving daughter of Annie Frances and the late Joseph Emerson. Dear sister of the late Pauline (1944). Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-325-2631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Linda’s life held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Paul Rodey officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Lung Association.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Happy 100th Birthday

Daniel Bonneau

Daniel Bonneau was born May 11, 1914, in Comber Ontario. He has 7 children, Archie, Rose, Bernice, Cecile, Florence, Paul and Edna; 20 grandchildren and many great & great-great grandchildren. He will celebrate his birthday with family & friends at an Open House Saturday, May 10th • 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Sun Parlor Home, Leamington.

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

May 9, 2014 has been proclaimed a National Day of Honour for those in the military who served in Afghanistan and their families.

The National Day of Honour is being held to mark the end of Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan and to pay tribute to the fallen, to the sacrifices of the wounded, and to the burden borne by families.

On Friday, May 9, at 1:15 p.m. the public is invited to Leamington Town Hall to attend commemorative services to honour the legacy of these Canadians. Two minutes of silence will be observed nationally at 1:30 p.m.

In the back yard...

Don’t be surprised if you don’t see new green growth until mid to late May or even as late as June this year because of the long winter. You may see some growth in protected areas, but grasses need warm temperatures to begin to fill out. Cut back the dead grass to about 3 inches above the ground and be patient.

Now is the time to apply a slow release fertilizer in all the garden beds. If you did not have time last fall to clean the beds, this month is the time to start. Wait until the soil is dry enough before spending too much time walking around in the garden and across the lawns in the same area. Too much foot traffic will compact the soil and damage plant roots and any new growth.

No length of time, no lapse of years, Can dim our dear one’s past, For loving thoughts still hold him dear, And will while memory lasts.

Lovingly Remembered, Linda

Happy 95th Birthday

Maria Regehr

Maria Regehr was born in Leipzig, Bessarabia (now known as Moldova) on May 3, 1919.

With winter’s record cold, you are bound to find plants that did not survive. However, some plants are naturally late to show spring growth, and this year they will probably show growth even later. Clean up around the plant, mulch the area and be patient.

Lawns will also show winter damage. Repairs can be started when the temperature reaches 50ºF. Rake the bare spots, mix topsoil and grass seed together as if you were making a cake, then apply the mixture to the prepared area and water lightly.

If you are starting plants from seeds, count back from the day you want to plant, keeping in mind the possibility of frost. Seeds do best by slowly exposing them to the outside gradually (called “hardening”) before you plant them outdoors.

If you are anxious to see some colour in the yard you can always count on pansies, already available at most garden centres.

Some seeds can be planted now, such as lettuce, cabbage, spinach, and some beans and peas.

Support your local garden centres.

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Thank You Thank You Thank You!

We wish to express our gratitude to all the caring people who participated in the benefit breakfast at Mersea Charge United Church.

To those who attended and/or donated so generously and especially the congregation of the church, who prepared the very delicious breakfast, your kindness is most appreciated.

Lainie & Jason Sallmen and family

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of D O N A L D

who passed away 6 years ago

Those Special memories of you will always bring a smile, If only we could have you back for just a little while. Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do. You always meant so very much and always will do too. The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause us pain, But you’re forever in our hearts till we meet again.

Inlovingmemoryfrom Linda,Judy,JoeandMaggie

hard work and dedication shines through.

Sincerely, Your staff, friends and colleagues

PeanutCentre NURSERY BILL PLUMB

1939 Mercury sedan nicknamed “Black Beauty”

Here is a 1939 Mercury telling you its “auto-biography” right from birth, courtesy of Ian Panton in Kingsville:

“I was born in 1939 in the Ford plant in Windsor. My VIN is 56,906. I’m classified as a Series 99A 4-door Town Sedan with a V8 engine of 239 cubic inches and a curb weight of 3,013 pounds. My first owner paid $957 for me, and I was worth it!

“That first owner was a Polish immigrant to Canada who lived in Kitchener. I meant a lot to him and he always kept me housed in a garage and never drove me in the winter. Fortunately, he was able to walk to work at the Electrohome plant in Kitchener. He kept me for 34 years and, when he was 59, he found another loving home for me. By that time, my odometer read 18,173 miles.

“There were three other employees at the Electrohome plant who were interested in making me a part of their family. When the day came, my first owner selected a man from Listowel, as my new owner because he was paying my full price in cash. The other two had brought cheques and there had been stories of cheques bouncing.

“My second owner was a real Ford enthusiast who took excellent care of me during the next 15 years. He had my body repainted and my seats and floor reupholstered. Most of the time he just washed and polished me. He had a very clean building where he kept his other cars and I was always indoors with them.

“In September 1988, Ian Panton from Oakville fell in love with me on his journeys through Listowel and my owner finally agreed to sell me to Mr. Panton. By that time, my odometer read 22,812 miles. And so I joined the Panton family and the loving care I had been receiving all my life continued. My engine was rebuilt and my transmission was overhauled along with all the usual washing and polishing. Every winter I was lifted up onto my frame to take the weight off my springs. Perhaps the greatest highlights of my nearly 10 years with Mr. Panton were being the wedding car for his daughter’s marriage and driving in the Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise. In 1998, I went to another good home in Troy, Alabama.”

The first Mercury was introduced as a medium-priced car for the 1939 model year to fill the price gap between the Ford Deluxe and the Lincoln Zephyr. It was an instant hit with an estimated 75,000 built in the first year.

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

Ride For Dad launches 2014 campaign

Poker

stops include Leamington

The Telus Motorcycle Ride For Dad 2014 fundraising campaign for prostate cancer research and awareness was launched May 1, marking the beginning of the four-week fundraising initiative to gather support and pledges for the motorcycle ride being held in Windsor and Essex County on June 1 at 10 a.m.

The ride will be a day of fun for a serious cause.

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed men’s cancer. One in 7 Canadian men will be diagnosed with this disease, and 12 will die from it today.

“This ride attracts 1,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from our region that want to give back to their community, but we also want non-riders to get involved by becoming a champion, making a donation, or volunteering at the event,” says Shane Miles, chair of the Windsor chapter. “We give where we ride! We’ve raised over $175,000 for prostate cancer research and awareness in the Windsor and Essex County region, and this year our objective is to raise an additional $50,000, and we need the communities support to reach this goal.”

The Ride For Dad is Canada’s largest annual motorcycle event dedicated to fighting prostate cancer through research and awareness. From its humble beginnings, the Ride For Dad has grown to include almost 40 cities in every province in the country. More than 250,000 men, women and children have been involved, raising more than $13 million to fight prostate cancer.

This year’s ride will begins at Festival Plaza, 370 Riverside Dr. E., with a cruise around Windsor. From there the riders continue on their own or in groups to four of the five poker stop locations including Rochester Golf Club, Billy’s Pub in Essex, Leamington’s Waterfront Bar & Grille and The Meadows in Harrow, with an alternate stop at Moe’s Smokehouse, also in Harrow.

Motorcycle riders, prostate cancer patients and their families, and non-riders can learn more about participating and donating by visiting www.RideForDad.ca

Ian Panton posing with pride alongside “Black Beauty,” his 1939 Mercury 4-door sedan.

Chartwell Kingsville & Leamington recently hosted a Fish Fry event for Aubri’s Angels, and on Friday, May 2 staff and residents presented a cheque to Aubri’s family for $4,562.43! This event was the largest one ever hosted at Chartwell Kingsville with over 230 people attending. The residents were proud to open up their home and support the community. Many residents sold tickets and many others volunteered their time during the day and evening. Chartwell Leamington and Kingsville management, staff, residents and volunteers all came together to make this event a huge success. Aubri’s aunt, Sarah Guenther, was able to FaceTime sweet Aubri from Calgary during the event. Speaking to Aubri and seeing her smile was the best reward they could ask for. The Chartwell Vision is Making People’s Lives Better, and residents and staff were pleased see that vision come true.

LAERC to hold May meeting

On Monday, May 12 the Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church. The meeting agenda includes discussing final plans and duties for LAERC’s golf tournament on May 21. There are several hole sponsors as well as two hole-in-one sponsors, and several businesses are donating prizes. To register call Carolyn Reid at 519-326-6776 by Wednesday, May 28.

LAERC’s Giant Yard Sale is at Jackson’s Greenhouse on June 27-28. There will be lots of treasures – something for everyone.

At LAERC’s April meeting the group learned that the application for their next family was accepted. Immigration will be arranging all the details and soon they’ll’ll hear of the date and time of arrival.

Swim lessons and skating and purchase of helmets have been suggested for the donation from the Sisters of St. Joseph.

A lot of newcomers are taking the citizenship classes for 9 weeks.

The Easter Egg Hunt for all LAERC’s newcomer kids was a delightful success. All the eggs were found and a delicious lunch was enjoyed by all.

If you would like to join LAERC’s team and help with this humanitarian project, you are welcome to the meeting on May 12. For further information call Carolyn Reid at 519-326-6776.

The Windsor Essex Seniors Games held a lunch and learn session at Colasanti’s on Thursday, May 1. The luncheon included informative gardening tips from Joe Colasanti and Jay Terryberry, St. Clair College horticultural technician. From left to right are Sharon Leckie, Ceremonies and Awards chairperson with Windsor Essex Seniors Games, Joe Colasanti and Jay Terryberry. Approximately 90 people enjoyed the luncheon. (SUN Photo)

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Local girls on OWHA championship team

By Bryan Jessop

The Lakeshore Lightning midget travel girls hockey team has captured the 2014 Ontario Women’s Hockey Association title thanks in part to a trio of Leamington players.

The provincial championships were hosted by Mississauga for the 16 qualifying midget BB teams April 1013. The Lakeshore team won the championship final in a 2-1 overtime thriller to claim gold one year after settling for bronze.

The team’s 15 players include captain Jillian Iles, assistant captain Ashley Clifford and Summer Liebrock of Leamington. The three girls also played high school hockey together for the 201314 season, representing the Leamington District Secondary School Lions.

Both Iles and Liebrock played right wing for the Lightning while Clifford, despite playing defense in high

school hockey, played centre. The 2013-14 campaign marked the third year of midget travel hockey — categorized differently from the OMHA — for Iles and Clifford.

In the title game, Clifford assisted on the game winner, scored by Julia Bodner.

The provincial championship did wonders to take the sting out of a frustrating OWHA tournament last year in Ottawa, explained Lightning assistant coach Bob Clifford, father of Ashley and lone coach of the LDSS girls team.

In 2013, Lakeshore lead their semifinal game 5-3 with less than five minutes remaining before losing 6-5 in overtime.

In Ottawa, the Lightning went on to settle for bronze.

“They folded up like a cheap card table,” Clifford said of the semifinal match last year. “All season (201314) they wanted to redeem themselves, and that’s what

they did.”

In order to qualify for the season-ending tournament — hosted by various GTA cities for various OWHA age groups — each team had to first win preliminary contests against competitors of the same letter category from their region. For Lakeshore, this meant a head-to-head win against Windsor, the only other ‘BB’ centre in their region.

In league play, the Lightning finished one point behind London and were eliminated during the playoffs by the Mt. Forest Rams. The two teams happened to meet again in Pool C round robin play for the championship tournament. The first game of the event for both teams ended in a 1-1 draw.

From there, Lakeshore defeated Oakville 5-0 and Ancaster 4-0 to finish first in their pool. In quarterfinal play, the Lightning squeaked by Lambeth — Pool D’s sec-

ond place team — 2-1. The semis were less of a nailbiter, with Lakeshore posting their third shutout of the tournament via a 3-0 victory against West Huron.

The Lightning’s Kylene Dupuis scored early in the first period of the final against Manitoulin Island, but the An-

gels replied about seven-anda-half minutes into the second to tie the score.

With the season-ending title win, the Lightning finished the 2013-14 season with 44 wins, eight losses and eight ties in 60 games that included pre-season exhibition match-

es and tournaments. The team took part in three tourneys, winning them all. They were played early in October in Windsor, December in Whitby and January in Cambridge.

“It was a good year — we had a good team,” Clifford said.

The captain and assistant captains of the Lakeshore Lightning’s midget girls team display their ‘BB’ OWHA championship banner, won Sunday, April 13 in Mississauga. Team captain Jillian Iles (immediately right of the banner) and Ashley Clifford (standing beside Iles) are two of the team’s three Leamington natives. Summer Liebrock is the third.

Erie Shores hosts annual Spring Pro Am Invitational

The 19th Annual Spring Pro Am Invitational on April 26 at Erie Shores Golf Club went off with great success again this year.

Despite a harsh winter, superintendent Mike Toth, his assistant Steve Doyle and all the greens staff set up Erie Shores to mid-season calibre. The greens were smooth and fast, with pins tucked behind bunkers and on top of ridges to make it a true test of golf.

Following the day on the golf course was a magnificent meal of chicken and ribs in the clubhouse. Appreciation goes out to Bill and Stacey Triferis and all the Flamingo Restaurant staff for their efforts in serving this extraordinary spread.

On the golf course there were some great scores from professionals and amateurs alike. Winning professional, with a round of 69, was Brett Cairns from Otter Creek Golf Club. Second place went to Mark DeActis from Windemere Golf Club, who also shot 69 but lost in the playoff with Cairns. Brian Hadely, last year’s winner, took home third place honours with a 70. Cairns took home $750 for his winning effort.

The victorious team consisted of Brian Hadely and his amateurs Paul Spivey, Mike Molitor and Claud Hadely. They all play out of the Thames Valley Golf Club in London.

Event sponsors include Flavour Pict (Mike Sabelli), TD Wealth Financial Planning (Debbie Kobayashi), Graham, Setterington, McIntosh, Driedger and Hicks LLP, Zippy Print and the Southpoint Sun.

Many thanks go out to all the volunteers who support the Pro Am with their time and effort. Anne Badz, Diana Jones and Gail Brown helped with the registration, and Don Mensch and Don Chalcraft ran the Pari-Mutual betting table. Golf professional Joel Epp and Erie Shores staff thank them so much for their time in helping the Pro Shop run this event.

The annual Pro Am is a great event for Erie Shores and for the whole community. The golf course looks forward to another great event next year.

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

New treadmills, Everyone’s excited with the NEW Weight and Cardio Fitness Equipment – come check it out! Plus, we have a full range of fitness and aquafitness classes. Now is the time to spring into physical activity. Visit the website leamington.ca - link to Recreation, link to the Activity Guide for all the detailed info!

Calling All Students! If you’re home for the summer:

• Students summer membership! Choose from a 4-month at $115 or 2-month at $75

• Youth (ages 13 & under) annual membership only $149

• Student (ages 14+) annual membership only $230

Adult Spring Membership Special: Adult 3-month Spring Shape-Up for $115 plus HST. SPRING INTO SHAPE!

Red Cross Swim Lessons: Full range of classes for Parent & Tot, Preschool, and Swim Kids Levels 1 through 10, followed by Aquatic Leadership Courses.

Lifeguard Certification: Encourage your youth (ages 13-18) to become a certified lifeguard and swim lesson instructor. These disciplined part-time jobs as a teen look wonderful on future career resumes. The Complex is hiring lifeguards and swim instructors.

Now Hiring: Certified fitness instructors for Zumba and Spin/Cycling Classes. Prepare your résumé and contact Pat McLaughlin for further details on a part-time fitness career.

Red Cross First Aid & Defib Training: Many people require this certification at their workplace, plus it’s beneficial for everyone to be able to step in and help in a crisis situation until medical personnel arrive on the scene. Book your First Aid training this spring at the Sherk Complex. Home Alone Course: Ages 9-13 years, Sat. May 10 from 1 p.m-5 p.m. Register in advance. First Aid Babysitting Course: Ages 11-15 years, Sat. May 31 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Register in advance.

Bring the Family for Rock ’n Swim: Fri. May 16 from 7-9 p.m. Listen to your favourite tunes sponsored by Dr. K. Archer Family Dental Care. “Within Arms Reach Policy” applies for all children ages 7 & under.

Passport Clinic: Sponsored by Dave Van Kesteren MP in the Complex Gym on Wed. May 21 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free Sunday Family Swim: Sponsored by M & M Meat Shop of Leamington

You’ll just have to trust

me

As a whole, people in the media don’t exactly represent the most trusted career. In fact, the UK website lovemoney.com ranks journalists as the third most untrustworthy professionals on Earth — better than politicians and bankers, worse than car salesmen and real estate agents — to round out the top five. Take it with a grain of salt, if you wish. Lawyers didn’t appear in the Top 10 while professional soccer players did.

I can’t speak for the rest, but I believe mass suspicion of reporters is largely unjustified, at least for those of us representing small town weeklies. We don’t generally thrive on sensationalism and controversy to the same extent as big city daily journalists, especially those south of the 49th parallel. When I’m talking to someone who says “this is off the record…” the words that complete the sentence don’t appear in my stories.

I bring up the topic because of the six-day time lapse between the start of Round 2 in the Stanley Cup playoffs and the publication date of this particular edition of the Sun/Journal. I absolutely pinkie-swear promise that this column was written several hours before the Habs and Bruins squared off for Game 1 at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday (May 1) night.

Boston/Montreal — I’m not normally one to advocate violence in hockey, but if one of the Habs caves in to the urge to throttle Milan Lucic, I will personally forgive him. Hitting a player between the legs with your stick is cowardly enough, but to do it from behind? What a putz. Anyway, the big, bad Bruins are going to be tough to beat. With only three players under six feet in height, they can easily intimidate the opposition. If Habs coach Michel Therrien can get Subban on the ice at the same time as Thornton (about as stable as a Faberge egg full of acetylene gas being run through a paint can shaker), Montreal should have ample power play opportunities. However, as far as the goalie battle goes, I have to admit Rask will likely be more of a factor than Price. I’d love to be wrong, but I’m guessing Boston in six. Pittsburgh/New York — In both World Wars, Canadian forces were considered more and more unpleasant to fight against as the conflicts wore on. They were a battle-hardened group of fighters who just didn’t know when or how to quit. The same has become of the Rangers after a tough, seven-game series against Philadelphia. They’ve also got a grand total of three players who didn’t register at least one point in Round 1 and their defense is solid. New York in seven.

Anaheim/Los Angeles — Despite the 16-point spread between these teams, the MAWTAB Series (Might As Well Take A Bus) should be interesting. Simply put, the Kings are full of surprises come playoff time — eighth-place teams don’t normally win Stanley Cups and they just became the fourth team in NHL history to overcome a 3-0 series deficit to avoid elimination. On paper, we’ve got the league’s second-best offense against its best defense. LA’s depth actually trumps New York’s, with only two players who failed to register a point in Round 1 — and both of them only played two games. Kopitar might just put the Kings over the edge. Oh, and I hate the Ducks so much I might actually be able to make them lose out of sheer will. Los Angeles in seven.

Chicago/Minnesota — Hey, the Wild/Avs series was the only one I got wrong in Round 1! I’d love to see Minnesota become this year’s Cinderella team, what with their hailing from the only U.S. state that rivals Canada’s love for hockey and all. Even though the ‘Hawks shocked me by allowing St. Louis to win two games in the conference quarters, I don’t see it happening. Sharp, Kane, Toews and Keith alone will probably be too much for the Wild’s blueliners. Chicago also boasts having only two players who didn’t register a goal or an assist in Round 1. Nordstrom, in his defense, only played one game. We could very well be on our way to a Boston/Chicago rematch. Chicago in five. So there you have it. If you don’t believe that I completed this column before the second round began, stop by the office and have a look at the file’s ‘Date Modified’ column. On the other hand, I’ll probably get enough of them wrong to make my declaration of honestly painfully easy to believe.

BRYAN JESSOP

Jessop’s Journal

Erie Shores Golf Club hosted the 19th Annual Spring Pro Am Invitational on Apr. 26. Winner of the event was Brett Cairns (left) and second-place finisher was Mark DeActis (right).

James Taylor Fishery sails past Car Barn

JSMSL: Around the League

Welcome back to another exciting season of Jose’s Southpoint Men’s Softball League (JSMSL)!

The umps are in place, the diamonds are prepared by the excellent staff at Wheatley Arena, and a new season has begun.

The league features more subtractions than additions with going from a 12-team league to an 8-team league.

Some players swapped teams, some players left teams, some teams left entirely, and a new team joined.

Week 1 fea-

Ladies ball hockey season

By Emma Hannigan

The Wheatley ladies ball hockey league kicked off on Monday, April 28, with two exciting games.

The first game of the season was a repeat of the championship game from last year with the Journal playing the Car Barn. The final score this time was 2-1 for the Journal (Car Barn won the championship game last year).

and Twine. When asked about the new shirts, team captain Tracy (Johnston) Sample said that the yellow sponsor shirts match her happy, delightful personality.

“We’re excited to not be last this year, and will accomplish that with our new blood,” said Anthony-Keats Marine’s Lauren (Anthony) Mather.

The first goal of the game was scored 15 minutes into the first period by Cindy Osadzuk, assisted by Christine Hopper. That goal went on to be the only one in the 1st period, as the next goal wasn’t until late into the second period, again scored by the Journal with Noelle Resendes earning the point and Terri Taylor getting the helper.

Johnston’s Net and Twine kicked the game off with two quick goals, both by Amy Bell, with one assisted by Tracy Sample. Later in the first, Bell came back to score another two goals for Johnston’s, both assisted by Tammie Brown.

It took until the second pe-

riod for Anthony Keats Marine to get their sticks working when they got a goal by Nicole Jackson, but then was answered by Brown (assisted by Kelly Rodrigues). Later in the period Lauren Mather scored for Anthony Keats Marine (assisted by Jackson) and Trisha Epplett racked up anther point for Johnston’s. Within the final moments of the game Brown scored again for Johnston’s (assisted by Rodrigues), making the final score 7-2 for Johnston’s Net and Twine. Derb would like to remind everyone that the league is full, but if people want to join, teams can use spares and to contact her if interested.

tured a long-standing rivalry between James Taylor Fishery (formerly Don Johnston Electric, formerly Those Guys, formerly Misfits, formerly Mercer’s Pumpers) and Car Barn (formerly Reid’s, formerly Seacliff Farms). Brandon “Newbie” Mann made his debut with JTF and Jason ‘Goober’ Szorvas made his long awaited return. Game one had JTF take the lead 9-0 after the 1st inning. They were relentless and the game finished 32-7.

In game two JTF got on the board early and jumped out to an 8-3 lead by the end of the 2nd inning. The game finished with JTF staying on top by a score of 17-7. Goober’s return had him batting 7 for 8 on the night and showed some solid defense. In the rest of the league, Grinder’s took two from the new team Givin’ ’er by a combined 52-7… Dawgz beat Carter 10-7 and 11-7… and Dirty Farmers split with Caff’s Auto Repair 24-9 and 28-5. Thursday,

Golden Years mini golf

Another strong showing by 53 Golden Years mini golf members who delivered 103 aces on May 1 at Colasanti’s. Leading the ace parade with 5 each were Tony Hudwagner (who managed 3 consecutive aces on 16, 17 and 18) and Gerry Wilkinson. Following close behind with 4 each were Iggy Arner, Ken Brook, Lloyd Honey, Cam Keith and Gerrit Vriesen. Dropping 3 each were Pete Daudlin, Tom Dewhurst, Murray Hartford, Lois Hudwagner, Eileen MacIntosh, Bill Mayville, Winnie Moore, Andy Orsini, Al Stockwell and Barry Sweet. Sinking 2 apiece were Barb Arner, Mary Binder, Mike Binder, Dorothy Cascadden, Cathy Dewhurst, Nancy Hill, Laurie Hylton, Eva Kah, Julia Kos, Marie Lasi, Betty McManus, John Murphy, Art Sweet, Rose Taylor, Shirley Thiessen and Bill Ward. Single aces were recorded by Caroline Ascott, Eleanor Brook, Murray Cascadden, Fran Clifford, Wanda Hayes, Gary Honey, Frank Lasi, Duane MacIntosh, Barb Murphy, Mavis Rutter and Ernie Vandenberg.

Low score for 9 holes went to Gerrit Vriesen and Gerry Wilkinson with 16. Recording 17 were Iggy Arner, Ken Brook, Caroline Ascott, Pete Daudlin, John Murphy (2), Lois Hudwagner, Tom Dewhurst, Bill Ward, Eileen MacIntosh, Al Stockwell and Barry Sweet.

Gerry Wilkinson led the field with a 33 for 18 holes, followed closely by Gerrit Vriesen with 34, and Ken Brook and Al Stockwell with 35. Managing 36 were Iggy Arner, Gerry Wilkinson and Cam Keith, with Bill Mayville, Eva Kah, Jim Allan, Eileen MacIntosh, Julia Kos and Marie Lasi all notching a 37.

Gerry Wilkinson set the pace for 36 holes with an excellent 69. Ken Brook recorded 75, while Iggy Arner, Bill Ward, Jim Allan and Marie Lasi each carded a 76.

Mike Binder shot 77, and Pete Daudlin and Cam Keith recorded 78.

First-place bragging rights were won by Team 3 with 235 (Iggy Arner, Cathy Dewhurst, Ken Brook). Second place was captured by Team 4 with 237 (Pete Daudlin, Mike Binder, Caroline As-

cott). Third place was nailed down by Team Aces with 238 (Laurie Hylton, Murray Cascadden, Barb Arner, Lloyd Honey).

The last day of play for the Golden Years mini golf league begins with tee-off at 9:30 a.m. on Thurs. May 8 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Immediately following golf, members will gather for the annual banquet to celebrate another successful year of fellowship and fun.

With minutes left in the game, Elsie Leili slipped in behind the Journal defense and camped out in front of the net to rally her team with a single goal.

“It was a good game and I’m glad that Cindy [of the Journal] got a Happy Birthday goal,” said Lisa “Derb” Derbyshire, convener and player for the Car Barn.

“It’s a good start to the season. That’s how last season should have ended. We’re looking forward to this year,” said Sheila McBrayne, Journal team rep.

The second game was played between AnthonyKeats Marine and the now yellow-shirted Johnston’s Net

Who Qualifies:

Any patient with one risk factor for chronic disease as outlined, but not limited to the following:

• Hypertension (High blood pressure)

• Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)

• Impaired fasting glucose or diabetes

• Obesity • Sedentary lifestyle

Format:

• Patients will meet with registered kinesiologist 2x/wk with 15 minutes set aside to review food and exercise logs as required, goal setting, self management skill building, etc.

• Blood pressure- taken before and after exercise and recorded as well as blood glucose levels if patient has diabetes.

• Records will be faxed to the doctor upon requests

• lients can be eligible for another 3 month maintenance session if another referral is sent by family physician.

Objective:

To create a coordinated and systematic approach to primary prevention of chronic disease for residents with 1 or more risk factors for chronic disease to improve the health of residents of Windsor-Essex County.

The main focus will be three-fold:

1. Reduce risk factors for chronic disease such as hyperglycemia, impaired fasting glucose and diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity through regular exercise both individually and within group/peer settings lead by a registered kinesiologist.

2. To consult with the patient’s family physician and other registered health care professionals to meet all goals and objectives of the patient.

3. Implementation and improvement of self management and goal setting skills so that patients are educated about their risk factors for chronic disease and are able to take steps at home to assist in the prevention of it.

NOTE: Billing is available for those who qualify Contact:

SMHA wraps up season with banquet

By Bryan Jessop

The Southpoint Minor Hockey Association will soon be focusing on the 2014-15 season, as the 2013-14 campaign officially ended with the annual banquet and awards. The occasion was again hosted by the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex on the Heinz Arena floor, Friday, May 2. Greg Dries, president of the SMHA, took on emcee duties after players from all age divisions and leagues were treated to a hot dog supper.

This year’s awards were announced and handed out as follows:

Girls Hockey, Interlock

• top goalie — Hana Leclaire;

• top defenseman — Connie Wiebe;

• top forward — Kayle Collison;

• minor hockey player of the year — Sydney Dries;

• players creed — Alexa Taylor (atom), Raine Schiefer (peewee), Paige Thompson (bantam), Cristina Pearce (intermediate).

Girls Hockey, Travel

• top goalie — Cassidy Degroote;

• top defenseman — Mackenzie Wilson;

• top forward — Lauryn Gradwell;

• minor hockey player of the year — Lauryn Gradwell;

• players creed — Sarah O’Brien (peewee), Lauryn Gradwell (bantam).

House League

• top goalie — Dante Dimilo;

• top defenseman — Tanner Granger;

• top forward — Reggie Evans;

• minor hockey player of the year — Travis Fehr;

• players creed — Abel Teichroeb (tyke/novice), Nicholas Baeini (atom), Drake Mastronardi (peewee), Bradley Mantha (bantam), Noah Chacko (midget).

Travel

• top goalie — Tyler Dillen;

• top defenseman — Riley Enns;

• top forward — Carter Mastronardi;

• minor hockey player of the year — Tyler Zsebok;

• players creed — Matthew Thomas (novice), Michael Vida (atom), Eric Taveres (peewee), Zachary Dillen (bantam), Tyler Dyck (midget).

Coaches, members, volunteers, officials

• Keith Lindsay girls coaching staff of the year — Steve Wilson, Jeff Chambers, John Murracas, Jill Taouil, Nicole Bouteiller, Dennis Martin;

• local league coaching staff of the year — Andy Fehr, Pete Fehr, Jake Fehr, Sam Chacko;

• travel coaching staff of the year — Jeff Enns, Jerry Ribble, Dale Dillen, Ryan Wiper;

• Ken Epp trainer of the year — Tracey Davison;

• timekeeper of the year — Joline Driedger;

• Mrs. Pep non board member of the year — Pete Fehr;

• Mr. Hockey board member of the year — Paul Thompson;

• referee of the year — Mike Manley;

• Ewald Dobetsberger Level 1 or 2 referee of the year — Cody Epp;

Esso Awards

• Most Dedicated — Connie Wiebe, Joline Driedger, Kaylie Goodchild, Alyssa Lamb, Logan Bonner, Corrine Jackson, Vito Anthony-Alfano, Sajan Brower, Massimo West, Alex Jadischke, Brayden Zuidema, Justin Brown, Ryan Wall, James McClellan, Brandon Turnbull, Charbel Andary;

• Most Improved — Paige Thompson, Abby Gualtieri, Shelby Hunter, Stephanie Wiebe, Megan Derksen, Paige Stomp, Kennedy Hodgson, Jack Thiessen, Ryan Goyeau, Travis Degroote, Joshua Sadd, Jed Boisvert, Zachary Wiebe, Tristan Totaro, Conner Ribble, Kyle Dama, Riley Fast;

• Most Sportsmanlike — Jada Schiefer, Abbey Gradwell, Abbey Brissette, Erin Hopper, Chloe Mastronardi, Claire Phibbs, Aliya Price, Cole Vaillancourt, Evan Morais, Evan Ouellette, Eric Taveres, Zachary Wiebe, Jessica Jeffery, Connor Jamieson, Calyn Kir, Jesse Fast.

“As far as hockey goes, it was a good season overall,” said Dries. “Our mite numbers were high (80) and girls hockey continues to grow. Now we’re hoping for good numbers for travel tryouts.”

Travel tryouts for SMHA teams begin at Unico Arena Saturday, May 10.

Starting next year, tyke and novice will be separated at the local league level. Dries explained that some players in the sixto eight-year-old group were becoming bored with the development program, so the tykes (six- and seven-year-olds) will enter a new league of Southpoint, Kingsville and Essex teams while the novices will join the Essex County Local League. For a schedule on SMHA travel team tryouts, visit www. southpointminorhockey.com.

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Dante Dimilo accepts the goalie of the year award for house league from Southpoint Minor Hockey Association board members Andrea Symons and Dave Augustine.

2014 Ontario Renovates for Homeowners Program

Do you need help to pay for a needed roof or furnace replacement or other home repairs or modifications?

The Ontario Renovates Homeowner program provides a 10 year forgivable loan to a maximum of $20,000 to eligible homeowners to complete various types of work. A forgivable loan agreement will be registered on title of the property as a mortgage. The first $3,500 of the cost of accessibility items is in the form of a grant, not a loan and does not require repayment. Funding in excess of $3,500 for the cost of accessibility items will be in the form of a forgivable loan agreement.

Gross annual household income ($60,000) and asset criteria ($10,000) apply. Full details of the program eligibility criteria and conditions can be obtained by requesting an application package below.

Eligible work is repair/replacement required to remedy leaky roofs, basement leaking, mould/asbestos removal to eliminate a present health hazard, fire safety items, electrical defects, the replacement of an inoperable or obsolete furnace (or the home’s primary heat source) or repairs mandated by the local municipal Building Department and/or items to improve accessibility in the home.

The Program expires when program funds are depleted or December 10, 2014, 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.

Esso Award

Minor Hockey Association awards banquet.

Below - Raine Schiefer is presented with the peewee girls players creed award by Southpoint Minor Hockey Association board members Andrea Symons and Dave Augustine.

Southpoint Minor Hockey Association board members Andrea Symons and Dave Augustine (not shown) presented the girls travel top defenseman award to Mackenzie Wilson.

Left - Southpoint Minor Hockey Association board members Andrea Symons and Dave Augustine present the peewee house league player’s creed award to Drake Mastronardi during the annual SMHA awards banquet, held Friday, May 2 at Heinz Arena.

Right - Southpoint Minor Hockey Association president Greg Dries presents a team medal to Select 7 player Nathan Ribble. (SUN Photos)

Card encounters Bridge

Bridge scores for April 29: 1st Dave Derbyshie, 2nd Bill Kent, 3rd Alma Edsall.

Contract bridge is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club. New members are always welcome, with free bridge lessons for those who would like to learn. If you enjoy playing euchre or pepper, you’ll love playing bridge.

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Church East West Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am

Calvary Church

North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am

BAPTIST

Calvary Baptist Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-326-0876

Sunday Worship 10:30 am First Baptist Church 3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372 Sunday Worship 10:45 am Heritage Baptist Church 555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley 519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm Wheatley Baptist Church 47 Talbot St. E.., Wheatley 519-825-7433 Pastor Richard Smith Sunday School 9:00 am Worship 10:30 am

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church 589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994 Sunday Worship 11 am

220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644

Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church

311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am (Eng)

Rhine Danube bowling scores

The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league results from April 20.

Games Over 200: J. Dalimonte 242, M. Dickau 228-209, O. Wolf 234, E. Purr 213, H. Kosempel 211-200, S. Garnham 204-253-258, A. Dickau 227, W. Fittler 211, J. Valade 211, A. Salvati 234203, D. Dalimonte 203, R. Nykyforuk 210.

Series Over 550: M. Dickau 581, O. Wolf 599, W. Fittler 575, J. Valade 563, C. Kosempel 573, A. Smith 557, J. Dalimonte 604, H. Kosempel 601, S. Garnham 715, A. Dickau 613, A. Salvati 601.

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services 10:50 am (Summer 10 am)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734

Sunday Worship Services 9:15 am (German), 10:45 am (English)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727

Sunday Worship 9:45 am Summer Worship Services 9:30 am (German), 10:15 am (English)

Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605

1 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am

North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

South Point Community Church 55A Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-1858

Sunday Gatherings 10 am

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

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

PENTECOSTAL

FGT Family Church

285 Talbot St. E., Leamington Free bus rides available 519-322-2316

Services Sunday 9:15 am, 11 am

Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

English/Spanish 6:30 pm Templo Christiano De Leamington

39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654

Sunday Worship Services 3 pm

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

United Pentecostal Church

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

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541 pccweb.ca/knoxknotes

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am.(English) 10:30 am (English/Children’s Liturgy) 10:30 am (OLBS, Wheatley, English)

3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (Youth)

St. Joseph’s Church

310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)

Sunday Masses: 9 am (Italian, English) Noon (Portuguese, English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

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

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street

Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Leamington United Church 9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

Mersea United Church 1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352

Sunday Service 10:30 am

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Rain delays TT senior golf

Hopefully by the time you read this article there will be a number of present, past and future Talbot Trail senior golfers registered and out playing their first league game. The weather conditions have not been cooperative so far this year, but things are supposed to improve soon. If you can’t make it out for awhile because of health issues or poor weather, you can still register at a later date. Those who have difficulty walking the course should soon be able to travel off the cart paths in search of their white sphere.

Remember that all of the May games start at 10:00 a.m. Register between 9:00 and 9:50 a.m.

Thanks are extended to Paul Harrison for his donation of 15 new “Explosive Distance” Dunlop golf balls.

You know your game is in trouble when: 1) You never lose any golf balls because you never hit them very far; 2) You peak on the ninth hole with a triple bogey; 3) You love to play but you hate keeping score; 4) You look up at the sky on the first hole and hope there will be a rainout of your round of golf.

Size makes a difference: The grip is one of the most important elements of a proper golf swing. Since hands come in many different sizes, you will need to select from a small, standard or jumbo grip. A proper grip results when the ring finger of your right hand just touches or is close to touching the pad of your thumb as you hold the club.

Remember to keep every Tuesday morning open for your fun TT senior golf outing.

Reggie Evans accepts the award for house league top forward, presented by Southpoint Minor Hockey Association president Greg Dries during the organization’s annual awards banquet, held Friday, May 2 at Heinz Arena. (Journal Photos)

Tanner Granger is presented with the house league top defenseman award by Southpoint Minor Hockey Association board member Dave Augustine at the annual awards banquet May 2.

Local trio in national racquetball event

By Bryan Jessop

Members of a Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex-based junior club have made quite a ‘racquet’ in the Prairies.

Ryan Bateman, Kyle Dick and Mark Nelson made the trip to Grand Prairie, AB, for the 2014 Canadian Junior National Racquetball Championships from April 21-26, where each made noteworthy performances throughout the annual tournament. Dick, of Wheatley, is the newest member of the Leamington-based club. He participated in the Under 14 Boys division, where he took runner-up honours in the competition’s Challenger Cup. Nelson, whose father Terry is an Ontario provincial coach, took top honours in the Under 16 Boys division’s Challenger Cup. He defeated Winnipeg’s Michael Melynychuk after eliminating Brandon Frankish of Lethbridge, AB, with 15-1 and 15-9 scores. A Tecumseh resident, Nelson also won the Boys Under 16 Doubles category along with partner Beau Doricki of Stoney Creek. Bateman lost the bronze medal match in the Under 16 Boys main round competition to take fourth.

Bateman also won the Sherman Greenfeld Award, granted to the male athlete who “best exemplifies the personal excellence and sportsmanship both on and off the court.” The nominees for this award are selected by the head coaches of each province, who then as a whole select a final recipient. A Leamington native, Bateman travelled to Grand Prairie for his sixth national competition.

Although national participants are not required to compete in their respective provincial tournaments, they are encouraged to attend as many tournaments throughout the season as possible. For the local club’s three national players, this included the Leamington Racquetball Classic in early March and Winterfest, hosted by Burlington in January.

Last year, Burlington hosted the Canadian Junior Nationals, but opted not to host the 2014 tournament as the city is preparing to host the world adult tournament, starting June 9. Burlington and Oakville — the latter which hosted provincials this year — are the only two communities in Ontario with as many or more racquetball courts than Leamington. Burlington is host to six courts while Leamington and Oakville are each home to five.

Terry Nelson was able to host junior national events at the “Sand Castle,” a Windsor-area facility that was known for indoor and outdoor beach volleyball courts as well as racquetball courts. The building however was later annexed and leveled to make way for the city’s parkway, leaving most of the county’s racquetball players with a trip to Leamington to play either recreationally or competitively.

A condo in Riverside hosts two racquetball courts, but only residents of the building are allowed to utilize them. Windsor’s Caboto Club also features a racquetball court, although it is shorter than regulation size.

“It’s great having the Windsor group come here (to Leamington), although we realize the more courts there are, the better,” said Paul Bateman, who helps the elder Nelson coach the local junior club along with Andrew Dick.

In recent years, Leamington’s junior racquetball club included about half a dozen players. Since then, the number has expanded to more than 20, five of whom play competitively.

Next year’s junior nationals, which have yet to have a designated host city or schedule, will likely include more Leamington-area entries. The total number of participants in Grand Prairie was 58.

“We’re happy to see the numbers growing, although

we’d

like to have more girls here,” Paul said.

Bateman explained that the local group would like to eventually host either provincials or nationals, an objective that requires a flexible schedule to accommodate the traveling requirements of guest participants.

The Canadian nationals are typically the finale of the junior racquetball season, which runs from September to April. The Leamington group typically meets once a week, first with recreational play, followed by more competitive matches. Players can drop in with no advance notice and pay $5 per week. The Complex provides racquets for players who do not have their own.

For more information on joining the LKRC’s junior racquetball club for next season, contact Bateman at 519-322-5924.

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From left to right, Terry Nelson, Mark Nelson, Andrew Dick, Kyle Dick, Ryan Bateman and Paul Bateman display the Ontario flag during the opening ceremonies of the 2014 Canadian Junior National Racquetball Championships in Grand Prairie, AB.

Leamington’s Kaylee Tamburo (right) attempts to steal the ball from Cardinal Carter’s Amy Zuccato during the first half of a WECSAA Tier II senior girls soccer game Wednesday, April 30. The Lions led 1-0 at the halftime break despite missing a penalty kick opportunity and took control of the second half with three more goals for a 4-0 victory. Emily Menard led with two goals while Baylee Barroco and Shannon Fehr chipped in with one apiece. Leamington improved to 2-3-0 while the Cougars fell to 1-4-0.

Daniel Digrandi and a Catholic Central player battle for control of the ball during the first half of a WECSSAA Tier I senior boys soccer game at Cardinal Carter Friday, May 2. The Cougars’ Lucas Santos scored the game’s only goal on a free kick late in the first half for a 1-0 victory against Catholic Central. With the win, Cardinal Carter’s record improved to 4-2-1 following a scoreless tie against St. Anne. The Cougars moved into third place in the nine-team Tier I division.

Leamington’s Chelsea Hickson is challenged by a General Amherst defender as she attempts to carry the ball toward the Bulldogs’ net during the first half of a WECSSAA Tier II senior girls soccer game at LDSS Tuesday, April 29. The Bulldogs led 1-0 at the half en route to a 2-1 victory. Filippa Wirmen scored the only Leamington goal.

1. Leamington won the first game 3-0 and the second 2-1. Riley Enns allowed only one hit in four innings to become the Lions’ winning pitcher in the first game while Daniel Warkentin took the same honours in Game 2. Nick Jraidge came up with the game-tying RBI double for Leamington while Shane Antunes was also effective on the mound with four shutout innings. Enns came up with a dramatic diving catch to finish the fourth inning in Game 2 to help his team preserve the win. Liam Bergeron chipped in with two hits for the Cougars in the second match.

(SUN Photos by Bryan Jessop)

Dylan Enns of Team Red tries to maintain control of the puck while being chased by Team White defenseman CJ Kusch during the Leamington Flyers’ annual spring mini camp, held May 3-4 at Unico Arena. About 80 rookie hopefuls attended the camp, utilized by the team to determine who will be attending the late-summer main camp. With the 2014-15 season scheduled to start a week later than usual, the main camp will begin during the last weekend of August.

South Buxton opens race season

By Mike Bennett

Joel Dick started the new season right where he left off last September – in the victory lane.

The Leamington driver took the lead midway through the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified feature race and led the final 13 laps to take the checkered flag on opening night, Sat. May 3, at South Buxton Raceway.

“The car was running really good tonight, we had a little problem in the dash but got that sorted out, and my guys got it working great for the feature,” said Dick, who won the Modified season championship race to end the 2013 season.

Dick was locked in a good battle for second with Chatham’s Louis Clements for the first 10 laps, well behind the leader Eugene Hoekstra of Chatham. But as the cars approached the midway mark, Hoekstra was slowed by slower traffic at the bottom of the track.

Dick took advantage and went to the high side and passed Hoekstra at the flag stand, as the leader was trapped by a lapped car.

“That was the difference, we could get around the lapped cars and he couldn’t,” Dick said of

the short-lived battle with Hoekstra. “It was clear sailing up top so I knew it was a safe pass and just out drove him.”

The only caution in the 25-lap feature came with nine to go but Dick quickly re-established his lead and breezed to the feature win.

Clements passed Hoekstra on lap 21 to finish second while Belle River’s Mario Toniolo was fourth and Merlin’s Brad McLeod fifth.

Windsor’s Emerson McIntyre posted a ninth-place finish while Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano was 10th, Wheatley’s Justin Mills 11th and Essex’s Gerald Martin 15th.

Dick, who led the division with six feature wins and finished second in the 2013 point standings, said he is not too concerned about winning his first points title.

“No, we’re just going to try our best every week and win races,” he said, as Dick also won his heat race earlier in the night.

Toniolo was second and DeSerrano fourth in the first heat, won by Clements.

McIntyre was fourth and Leamington’s Curtis Coulter fifth in the heat won by Dick.

Coulter was shaken up in a hard, head-on crash into the wall late in the heat and scratched from the feature.

Merlin’s Eren Vanderiviere, the three-time reigning Tirecraft Sport Stocks points champion, opened the new season with a feature win, taking the lead from Merlin’s Steve Shaw with five laps to go in the 20-lapper.

LaSalle’s Bob Visnjic was second and Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse third to Vanderiviere in both the feature and heat.

Kingsville’s Rob Young was fifth in the feature, Windsor’s West Bertozzi sixth, Essex’s Dillon Moody seventh, Harrow’s Patrick Lajeunesse 10th and Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis 11th.

Trevor Jones was a perfect three-for-three, holding off several challengers to win a caution-plagued Tirecraft Mini-Mods feature.

Quick fifth, Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano 12th.

Essex’s Tom Reimer and Tilbury’s Gerry Rivait finished third and fourth, respectively, in their heat race but both scratched from the feature.

Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford, who won eight features last year, led all 20 laps of the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Model feature, holding off Chatham’s Brad Authier’s late-race rally.

Blenheim’s Jeff Schives won the Autotech Bomber feature as well as his heat race.

Merlin’s Jody Mason was second as the race was halted by curfew six laps shy of its scheduled 20-lap distance.

Kingsville’s Larry Hart was fourth, Cottam’s Rob

This Saturday’s (May 10) racing program will feature a pre-race ceremony for the first inductions to South Buxton’s Hall of Fame. Joe Atkinson, who built the race track in 1971, will be enshrined along with former drivers Larry Atkinson, Fred Chambers, Gord DeWael, Brent Gibbons, Gord Gotelaer, Don Hendricks, Al McCully, Jim Morlog and John Reynolds. Gates open at 5 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. Visit www.southbuxtonraceway.com for the complete season schedule and more information on the race track.

Leamington’s Joel Dick with SBR flag girl Allie Massender after his Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified feature win on Saturday at South Buxton Raceway. – James MacDonald photo

Badminton Club, front left to right: Marissa Romanyk, Hima Patel, Alyssa Harrison, Diane Terbenche (coach), Sarah Lutsch, Richard Saba, Tanner Adolphe, Charbel Saba, Patricia Mouwad, Alex Saba, Sydney Youssef.

Badminton club hosts spring doubles/singles

The Leamington Badminton Club held its 49th annual Spring Doubles/Singles Tournament at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex on April 4-5. Events included men’s and ladies singles/doubles and mixed doubles. Many junior players also participated and enjoyed the experience.

The Leamington Junior Badminton Club ended its season on April 29 at the Kinsmen Complex with a pizza party and awards presentation. Play resumes in September at the Kinsmen Complex on Tuesday evenings from 5.30 -7.00 p.m. Anyone aged 8-13 yrs. interested in playing can contact Keith Klassen at 519326-6661 after June 1.

Members of the Leamington

Second row: Ashley Najem, Briar Tiborcz, Ainsley Stephenson, Jillian Stadler, Clara Mouwad, Michelle Saad, Veronica Daoud, Jessica Saad, Matthew Saad, Andrew Saad (assistant), Gibson Fulmer (assistant), Eric Dominguez, Ryan Harder (coach), Jordan Yousef, Daniel Daoud, Ryan Cherneski, Eric Pearson, Talia DiLaudo, Marco DiLaudo, Delaney Mastronardi, Serena DiLaudo, Anna Dahar, Kyan,Nguyen.

Badminton awards were presented to the following at the club’s season wind-up pizza party: Front row, left to right: Anna Dahar, Hima Patel, Sarah Lutsch, Eric Dominguez, Josh Smith (most improved). Back row: Matt Saad, Daniel Daoud, Jessica Saad (most improved), Sydney Youssef, Alexandra Saba, Ashley Najem (Tom Moreland Award), Cassie Bluhm.

Sydney Youssef (left) was the winner of junior girls singles badminton and Briar Tiborcz (right) was runner-up.

Dalton Fulmer (left) won the singles event in junior boys badminton. Caedan Hutnik was runner-up.

Leamington’s Ku Htoo Eh is chased by a Maranatha midfielder as he carries the ball toward the opposition’s net during a WECSAA Tier II senior boys soccer game at LDSS Monday, May 5. Maranatha led 1-0 at the halftime break en route to a 3-1 win over Leamington. Cristian Santos scored the lone Lions goal.

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WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call Toll-Free 1-800-9470393 / 519-853-2157.

AUTOS FOR SALE

100% AUTO FINANCING APPROVAL

- We can get you approved for an automobile no matter what your circumstances are. Drive a little and save a lot. Over 300 vehicles to choose from. Apply online www.canadianautogroup.ca.

CANADIAN AUTO GROUP INC., 250 Springbank Drive, London, ON, Toll-Free 1-888-474-8815 / 519-4728815.

DRIVERS WANTED

LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN DIVISION requires experienced AZ licensed drivers to run the U.S. Premium mileage rate. Home weekly. New equipment. Also hiring Owner Operators. 1-800-263-8267

LOOKING FOR OWNER-OPERATORS - To and from the U.S. Home Weekends, Paid Weekly, Benefit Package Available. Pay Structure: 85% of gross with your own trailer; 80% of gross with Maitland trailer. Maitland Transportation’s fleet average for 2013 was $2.58 per mile. Send Resume to: Email: mtsltd88@hotmail.com, Fax: 519523-4763 or CALL 519-523-9705 for further details.

CAREER OPPS.

incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819

SOUTHPOINT SUN

1 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. Suitable for 1 or 2 adults. No pets. $750 per month including utilities. Call 519-825-4755. ap23-ma7

2 BEDROOM APT. available immediately. Fridge and stove included. Coin laundry in the building. $550 + utilities, 519-990-7464. ap30-tf

FIORE TOWER

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

1 BEDROOM AND 2 bedroom apts. All appliances and laundry services are included. For rent now. Also 2 bedroom house for rent now. Office space or retail for rent LeamingtonKingsville. Call 519-8153095. ma7

3 BEDROOM SEMI and 2 bedroom apt., downtown Leamington. Newly renovated, laundry hookups, central air, fridge and stove included. Available now. Call 519326-4610 or 519-816-0068. Also for sale gas dryer, upright freezer and dressers. ap16-tf

CONDO FOR RENT - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 appliances. 44 Robson Rd., Leamington. $800 per month + utilities. No pets. Call 519-326-1854 or 519791-0999. ap30-tf

2 BEDROOM APT. - including laundry room, no pets, Bevel Line Rd. next to Pelee Days Inn, $525 + utilities. Call 519-326-8365. ma7

UPPER UNIT, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, utilities not included except for water. Available June 1st. $725 per month. Inbox me on Facebook for details (Marianne Mastronardi) or to view. In Leamington area. Call 519-322-1970 or cell 519560-7684. Marianne or Gus. ma7-14

ERIE

APARTMENTS

CALL KAHL RECYCLINGWe come to you and haul away your junk. Scrap metal and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. Call Ken 519-322-8305, 519-326-8559. ja15-tf

CGF BOOKKEEPING CELEBRATES10 years in business! On or off site services. Competitive rates. Corrine G. Ferreira, 519-733-3749, corrine@cgfbookkeeping.com ap16-jn18

GEOFF’S LAWN CARE& GARDENING. For all your lawn care, garden and landscaping needs. Discounts available for those with disabilities and seniors. Call Geoff at 519-562-1997. ap30-ma21

drywall, kitchens,

decks, fences sheds and roofing. Free estimates. 35 years experience. Our installation is as good as or better than window and door companies at 1/2 the price. We install windows and doors year round (senior discount). Call for a quote, Bill, 519-5668408. ma7-28

SOUTHPOINT SUN

Our greenhouse vegetable packing company located in Kingsville requires the following:

LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE

Responsibilities:

• Schedule delivery appointments

• Assist Coordinator in planning, building and scheduling loads

• Monitoring daily carrier updates; communicate these updates to the freight and sales team

• Entering freight charges

• Completing and distributing carrier confirmations

• Working closely with the logistics, sales and shipping teams; answer phone and email inquires, deal with logistic issues, etc., as they arise

Qualifications:

• Post secondary education in logistics or 2 years of work experience

• Excellent organizational skills

• A proactive thinker, neat, accurate and detail orientated

• Ability to work in a fast pace environment

• Experienced in the FAMOUS software would be considered an asset

Please forward your resume, stating your position of interest, as soon as possible by email to: careers@muccifarms.com.

Our greenhouse vegetable packing company located in Kingsville requires the following:

QUALITY INSPECTOR

• Carefully perform accurate inspections of all assigned product according to specific quality procedures or finished goods audits

• Accurate documentation and/or computer entry of all inspection results

BOX MAKER

• Operate machines which cut, fold, glue and forms boxes and cartons

• Ability to set up machine

• Preform routine maintenance

• Experience with Wexxar/Sacmi machines an asset

AZ TRUCK DRIVER

• AZ certification, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving abstract

• Able to lift up to 50lbs

• Ability to cross the border and have flexible hours of availability

JANITOR

• Complete general cleaning tasks: i.e. washrooms, lunch rooms, facility, offices, etc., and other cleaning tasks, as assigned

Please forward your resume, stating your position of interest, as soon as possible by email to: careers@muccifarms.com.

PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR NEEDED.

EXPERIENCE AN ASSET.

Apply in person to:

Custom Fab. Inc.

5140 Ure Street, Oldcastle

PROGRAMMER NEEDED.

Experience an asset. Must be familiar with auto cad, and/or Solid Works

Apply in person to:

Custom Fab. Inc.

5140 Ure Street, Oldcastle

Builder Direct Buy Corp Seeking (1) CARPENTER

LEAD HAND

Wage: $22/hour

Location: Leamington, Ontario. 1 year experience: read blue prints, prepare layouts, build foundations, use of material ie. steel, wood and others, construction, maintenance/repair and renovation, working with custom work designs, use of wood material, drywalls, plastic material, building foundations, cabinets, knowledge on how to operate and handle construction machinery, .

Please send resume to: lyn@builderdirectbuy.com or fax to: 519-322-2100

CERVINI FARMS

Greenhouse general labour positions available Variable hours, Mon-Sat, including Sunday during peak harvest periods. $10.25, 60+ hours. Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com

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 $10.25 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 vegetable 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

DEPENDABLE TOMATO HARVESTER employees required starting August 2014. Includes drip tape retrieval, sorting tomatoes on harvester. Hours are variable, must work Sundays. Please fax resume to 519326-7593. ap23-ma7

SOUTHWEST DIESEL

SERVICE Inc. is looking for Licensed Truck Coach Technicians. 2nd & 3rd year apprentices. Competitive wages with benefits, a good work environment. Submit resume to 1554 County Rd. 34, Ruthven, ON or call 519326-1943. ap30-ma7

TOMATO PLANTERS NEEDED. Also tractror driver. Call 519-733-2814. ap30-ma7

EMPLOYMENT ON GRAIN farm at Macoun, Saskatchewan. Full-time with house construction offseason. $20 per hour. Good schools, church, community. Phone 306-634-9231 or email j_gustafson@hotmail.com. ap30-ma7

GREENHOUSE WORKERS - GENERAL labour. Full time $10.25 per hour. Some lifting required. Weekend work required. Contact by fax 519-324-9088. East Side Acres, 116 Mersea Rd. 19 Leamington, ON N8H 3V7. ma7-21

BUSY RV & MARINE dealer looking for RV Tech and Boat Mechanic. Contact 519-326-1156 or fax resume to 519-326-6567. oc16-tf

General Labourers - to work in a Federal poultry processing facility, duties involving the processing, cutting and packaging of product for shipment.

Starting wage - $ 11.90 per hour with wage reviewed after 90 days. Group Benefits Coverages available upon completion of the required waiting period.

Sanitation Lead-hand / Supervisor for our team

Permanent, Full Time, Shift, Weekend, Night

Anticipated Start Date - as soon as possible

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this position contributes to the company’s success by safeguarding product safety and quality while meeting Company and CFIA regulatory standards, by ensuring the plant and equipment are adequately sanitized through effective employee training and work practices. This individual would be a “hands-on” supervisor, working with a small crew to ensure overall plant cleanliness.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the operation of the plant sanitation, including ensuring all supplies and equipment are on hand and fully operational.

Ensure that proper sanitation and HACCP guidelines are observed and that adequate sanitation tests are performed; provide “trouble-shooting” efforts as needed in the event of a system failure.

are now accepting applications for employment as follows:

Maintain and update Cleaning Schedule in cooperation with on- site HACCP Administrator.

Monitor Cleaning activity for proper completion. Develop and present a schedule of Sanitation training and validation.

Approve all work hours for Sanitation employees.

Demonstrate leadership by adhering to and training for compliancewithallsafetyandHACCPregulationsinaddition to company policies.

Provide leadership in coaching, education and training of management staff and plant employees for Quality Assurance; seeking assistance as needed from other training resources.

Strive for Continuous Improvement efforts in and as related to sanitation standards and work practices. Assist the Management as required by participating in local, customer/third party, and CFIA audits and inspections. Salary to be discussed

If you feel you qualify for this position, please apply today.

Please apply in person to: Belwood Poultry Ltd. 4272 Concession Four Road North, RR #4, Amherstburg,

SOUTHPOINT SUN

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS DONNA CLAIRE WIEBE late of the Municipality of Leamington, In the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, who died on November 14, 2013

Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of the same to the undersigned solicitors for the Estate Trustee on or before the 15th day of May, 2014 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

Dated at Leamington, Ontario this 15th day of April, 2014.

SAWATZKY BALZER

Barristers and Solicitors

5 Russell Street

Leamington, Ontario N8H 1T7

519-322-2341

Solicitors for the Estate Trustee

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GUY MALCOLM HOOPER

late of the Township of Pelee, in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, who died on November 19,2013

Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of the same to the undersigned solicitors for the Estate Trustee on or before the 30th day of May, 20l4 after which date the estate's assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

Dated at Leamington, Ontario this 2nd day of May, 2014.

SAWATZKY BALZER

Barristers and Solicitors 5 Russell Street Leamington, Ontario N8H 1T7

519-322-2341

Solicitors for the Estate Trustee

THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON NOTICE OF TWO PUBLIC WORKSHOPS TO REVIEW THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES

The Municipality of Leamington will host two informal public consultation workshops, in preparation for a new development charges by-law, prior to the statutory public meeting.

Development charges assist in financing capital projects required to meet the increased need for services resulting from growth and development. The revenues collected from these development charges go towards funding the capital costs of providing services such as: roads, sewers, water, parkland, recreation facilities, transit vehicles, fire, etc.

The Municipality is in the process of completing a draft development charges background study and by-law, in preparation for the August 25, 2014 expiry of the current by-law. The workshops will be held by the consultant to review the findings of the information collected to date and provide an opportunity for those interested to provide comments.

In the Municipality of Leamington Council Chamber, on Thursday, May 15, 2014, a general public stakeholder community workshop will be held at 9:00 am and a general public greenhouse community workshop will be held at 11:30 am.

To RSVP or submit comments, please contact Tracey Pillon-Abbs, Director of Development Services by mail at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9, by email at tpillon-abbs@leamington.ca or by phone at 519-3265761 extension 1403. Additional information will be posted at www.leamingon.ca.

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO DESTROY WEEDS

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in possession of Land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter W.5, Sections 3, 13, 16 and 23

THAT unless noxious weeds growing within their lands within the municipality of the Town of Kingsville are destroyed by May 23 2014, and throughout the season, the municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed charging the cost against the land, as set out in the Weed Control Act. For a list of noxious weeds, visit the OMAFRA website at www.omafra.gov.on.ca.

The cooperation of all citizens is earnestly solicited.

Andy

Coghill Ken Vegh

Public Works Manager Weed Inspector

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9

519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM DZENEKOJ, also known as FRANK MUIR, carrying on business as BLUEBIRD SCRAP METAL

All claims against the Estate of WILLIAM DZENEKOJ, also known as FRANK MUIR, who carried on business under the name of BLUEBIRD SCRAP METAL, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 10th day of March, 2014 must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 6th day of June, 2014. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Dated April 30th, 2014.

PETER A. NEUFELD

PEARSALL, MARSHALL, SEATON & NEUFELD LLP.

Barristers and Solicitors 22 Queens Avenue

Leamington, Ontario

N8H 3G8

Kingsville Court

Shoppers Drug Mart

Kingsville Arena •Cindy’s (on Hwy 18)

MAC’S Convencience, Hwy. 18 & Union

Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens

• Leamington Southpoint Sun/ Wheatley Journal Office • Johnny’s Gas Bar (on the ridge) • Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex

Pelee Days Inn

Shoppers Drug Mart • SECC

Hippie Chicks Café (Family Health Team building)

LDMH Gift Shop • 7-11 at Erie and Oak

UPS Store • Princess Centre

Thomson Guardian Drugs

Blondie’s • Municipal Town Hall

Half Century Centre • Freddy’s Variety WHEATLEY

• Faubert Meats • Adamson Guardian Pharmacy • Captain’s Corner (for the summer) • Mac’s • Kim’s Convenience