Line up announced for Folk Festival
By Bryan Jessop
Not to be outdone by its first two installments, the Kingsville Folk Music Festival is bringing another impressive list of performers to the stages for 2016.
The third annual musical gathering of its kind for Kingsville’s Lakeside Park will be presented on five separate stages from Friday, Aug. 12 to Sunday, Aug. 14. The event is again being presented by Rebel Cowboy Music School owners and operators John and Michele Law, who are taking on the roles of co-producers for the annual festival while also committing as the opening act to this year’s installment.
This year’s Kingsville Folk Music Festival will feature Buffy Sainte-Marie, whose earlier works have been performed by the likes of Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, Donovan, Joe Cocker, Courtney Love and several others. A Cree activist and educator, Sainte-Marie has been the recipient of Oscar, Polaris, Juno and Golden Globe awards. Renowned for her protest anthems of the 1960s and appearances on Sesame Street in the mid 1970s, Sainte-Marie has a tour in the works that includes locations throughout Europe, Australia and other North American stops.
The other 29 performers for this year’s three-day show include several other award winners and what multiple sources describe as up and coming musicians.
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Bloom celebration marks Liberation Day
By Bryan Jessop
Holland’s Liberation Day wasn’t celebrated exclusively on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Leamington Horticultural Society hosted a Bloom Celebration at Rick Atkin Park Thursday, May 5 — the 71st anniversary of the Netherland province’s liberation from German occupation by Canadian armed forces during WWII — in recognition of a tulip garden planted with 700 red and white tulips planted in the fall of last year to resemble a Canadian flag. Leamington was one of 140 Canadian communities given a portion of the nearly 100,000 bulbs last year as part of the Friendship Tulip Gardens program, a gesture honouring the same amount that was given by the small European nation to Canada as a gesture of gratitude in 1945. About 60 residents gathered to hear presentations made by former Holland resident Philomene Rowan and Mary Baruth, commanding officer Delta Company, the civilian wing of the Essex and Kent Scottish. Baruth spoke on behalf of Ret’d Lt. Col. Morris Brause of the Essex and Kent Scottish,
who was unable to attend because of back surgery required after his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device during active service in Afghanistan. The event also included performances by Sun Parlour Pipes and Drums bagpipers Pete Scorrar, Walter Mixner and Bryon Knight, the first two of whom also attended the planting of the 700 bulbs in late October 2015. The event’s sound system was provided by Chuck Reynolds.
“We’re not here to celebrate war,” said Scorrar, who has attended multiple Remembrance services in Holland. “We’re here to celebrate the end of the war.”
Rowan shared experiences she recalled as a child living in Holland during German occupation, thanking the Essex Scottish Regiment for liberating her family and community from Nazi rule. Rowan was seven years old when WWII came to an end.
“It seems so long ago — 71 years,” she explained. “We still feel the pain and sorrow every day, probably because
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Philomene Rowan tells her story of being a child in Holland during WWII when Canadian forces freed her home town from German occupation during a Bloom Celebration at Rick Atkin Park Thursday, May 5. Leamington was one of 140 Canadian communities to receive 700 tulips to plant in the autumn of 2015 as a commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Holland’s liberation from German armed forces in 1945.
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Bloom celebration marks Liberation Day
(Continued from Front) of the injuries and loss of life of family members… and memories do not fade.”
Rowan recalled Canadian forces entering her province on April 11, 1945, two days before her mother told her “the liberators are coming.”
“Later that afternoon, I heard lots of noise,” she recalled. “I heard cannons in the distance. I did not know what a cannon was, but thought as the noise came closer, it sounded like a clap of thunder. Lots of noise — bullets flying through our front window. On April 14, it was a little quieter — lots of smoke in the air.”
Rowan moved to Canada in 1958, working at a small
office in Montreal alongside German and Austrian women before moving to Essex County, where she has made several friends in Leamington and Kingsville.
Baruth spoke after Rowan, further explaining the Canadian contribution to Holland’s liberation. The nine-month campaign, she pointed out, came at a cost of 7,600 Canadian lives.
“This is a great turnout,” Baruth said following the celebration’s completion. “It shows an interest in the friendship between Canada and Holland. Philomene’s story was especially moving. It was also nice to have the pipe band here.”
Baruth and all three bagpipers have visited different sites of WWII in Holland in recent years, describing the expe-
rience as an overwhelming reminder of the price Canadian troops paid to rid the region of German occupation.
“It puts a personal face on things,” Scorrar said. “One of the most solemn things of course is to go to the graveyard at Holten, which is for the Canadian soldiers… 1,200 of them buried in that cemetery.”
Wheatley man stabbed in brawl
On Saturday, May 7 at approximately 1:00 a.m., Leamington OPP officers responded to a fight and a report of assault at the “Social Bar” located at 11 Queen Street, Leamington. The fight started within the establishment and the two combatants were removed from the business by staff.
The argument continued outside and it was reported that up to 12 people got involved in a brawl in the parking lot of 11 Queen Street. The situation involved shouting and quickly escalated to physical violence, with bricks being thrown and one male brandishing a knife. All persons involved had been drinking.
Police were successful in de-escalating the situation, and as the investigation continued one male victim noticed he had been stabbed and was bleeding from the abdomen. The 23-yearold Wheatley man was taken by EMS to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He was treated and released.
As a result of the investigation and witness statements, a 31-yearold Leamington man has been charged with assault with a weapon, contrary to section 267(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the Leamington OPP Crime Unit or the Essex County Crime Unit.
Mary Baruth, officer commanding Delta Company (civilian wing of Essex and Kent Scottish), speaks on behalf of Ret’d Lt. Col. Morris Brause, who was unable to attend the Bloom Celebration at Rick Atkin Park Thursday, May 5 because of back surgery.
Line up announced for Folk Festival
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Other accomplished acts to take to the stages include Latin Grammy winner Alex Cuba, Garnet Rogers, Alysha Brilla, Bill Bourne and Quique Escamilla. Attractions this year will also include several food, beverage and art vendors including Pelee Island Winery wines and craft beers. The Laws explained that with a larger ethnic diversity among performs, food vendors will also be offering a wider assortment of cultural meal options.
A Media Launch for the Kingsville Folk Music Festival was hosted by Pelee Island Winery in Kingsville Friday, May 6, where the Laws paid tribute to the event’s sponsors as well as announcing its performers. The occasion also featured live music from Mike and Kelly Authier of The Oh Chays, local performers from the first two editions of the festival.
“This year I think we have a stellar, musical diverse line up,” John said. “It’s going to take this festival to a three-year high.”
Luther Wright and the Wrongs’ side project Butterfingers, Jangles the Magical Clown, Magoo and Todd Crowley’s Musical Petting Zoo will appear as children’s performers and attractions. Local musician and Last Friday Coffee House founder Dale Butler will make this third appearance for the festival, performing as well as presenting his Learn to Play Guitar in Two Minutes program.
“We’re really excited that we can make this happen,” said Michele. “We’ve got a strong community and it’s growing all the time.”
Michele explained that the ‘time off’ between festivals runs for about two weeks before the board of directors and roughly 250 volunteers begin making arrangements for the following year.
The sale of Early Bird passes that were made available until Apr. 1 doubled the number accounted for
last year. Weekend passes are now selling at $95 per adult and $85 per senior and student while single-day passes range from $40 on Friday to $60 on Saturday and $50 for Sunday. Patrons 16 and under will be entitled to free admission. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800-838-3006 and are available online at www. kingsvillefolkfest.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets can be bought at Merlis’, Pelee Island Winery, Box Office Video and Anna’s Flowers in Kingsville, Fletcher’s Cleaners and the Leamington Municipal Marina in Leamington and Guardian Drug Store in Wheatley.
The Laws explained that they’re hoping to draw an
audience of 5,000 per day. Michele noted that Lakeside Park would be able to accommodate up to 11,000 visitors, but explained that 5,000 will still allow for an intimate atmosphere.
Interested businesses and organizations are still able to sponsor this year’s festival with a variety of sponsorship packages available for the non-profit event. Further details are available at www.kingsvillefolkfest. org.
Each year, the rain-orshine festival’s proceeds support the MAY (Music and Arts for area Youth) Fund, a program supporting Windsor and Essex County youths who are pursuing the arts.
Mike and Kelly Authier of the Oh Chays performs during the annual Kingsville Folk Festival Media Launch, hosted by Pelee Island Winery in Kingsville Friday, May 6. (SUN Photo)
Representing the South Essex Community Council, Caroline Warkentin (left) was one of several sponsors recognized during the Kingsville Folk Festival Media Launch. (SUN Photo)
Local caricatures
Local artist and author Todd Stahl shared a few of the caricatures he has drawn recently with the Southpoint Sun for our readers to enjoy.
This one is Dan Rino, a Project Manager at Piroli Construction. Dan was recently promoted to Lieutenant position with the Leamington Fire Services.
Todd Stahl, Author/illustrator, 40 Days in the Man Cave
www.toddstahl.com
Memories of Pelee still linger
With the Point Pelee Festival of the Birds in full swing, I can’t help but think back to my childhood and all the fun we had growing up ‘Pelee’.
My earliest memories in life are all tied to the Point.
If we weren’t out collecting pop bottles, we were in the orchard picking morel mushrooms or wild asparagus for a feast back at the house.
If we weren’t fishing at the boardwalk or running on the beach, we were hunting muskrats, ducks or bullfrogs in the marsh.
It was a different kind of life.
dried up as well. Point Pelee was no longer a commercial tourism destination, where the beaches teemed with people and parking lots teemed with cars.
My parents moved to the Point after WWII when my dad took a full time fishing job with his aunt Leita Girardin, who was known in fishing circles as ‘The Lady of the Lake”. She had taken over the family fishing business after her husband died suddenly a few years earlier.
The campground was closed, the old school was torn down, and the Point was being transitioned into a naturalist’s haven as per Parks Canada’s mandate.
My dad began working for her and eventually, with co-worker Riel “Mick” Grubb, they purchased the fishery from her and changed the name from Girardin Fishery to R&G Fishery about 1961, the year I was born.
Gradually, the families with a rich history there began to move into town, leaving only a few remaining residents. Those that farmed, sold their land and got out as the asparagus and bean fields were plowed under and the apple trees uprooted to make room for nature to take its course.
Aunt Leita Girardin (my grandmother’s sister) owned the land that our house was on, as well as the land the fishery buildings were on, just south of the boardwalk.
Life on the Point in the summer was about as fun as a childhood could get. Once school let out, many summer cottagers would come from Windsor and Detroit to spend the summer at Pelee.
I made a lot of friendships with their children and saw them summer after summer throughout the early years of my life. I so looked forward to the summers down there just because it brought my friends back every year.
The birders were there too, although much to my father’s chagrin.
Countless times, we’d hear him cursing the ‘bird watchers’ for stopping suddenly along the road and jumping out of their cars to catch a glimpse of something, causing my dad’s old pickup to go into a stall and sending freshly caught perch flying all over the back of the truck.
As the 1960s closed and the ’70s began, a lot of the cottagers started to pull out, citing government pressure to revert the park back to nature.
The booming commercial trade, buoyed by countless corner stores and concession stands, began to dry up and eventually the lines of hundreds of cars waiting to get in
After pressure from the feds to sell, she finally gave in and we moved out in July 1974. The buildings, including our house, were all demolished by the end of that summer. R&G Fishery was no more.
I remember riding my bike down there that summer and seeing the remnants of my childhood just lying in a pile.
Many who left never went back. There was bitterness toward the government of the day for ‘forcing’ them out.
I take a different approach with that. I’m grateful for being able to have such a unique childhood home, full of trees, birds, deer and muskrats. There’s no time to be bitter. Although, I would love to see Parks Canada do a little better job in acknowledging the folks who were born and raised there before they are all gone.
All of us who grew up down there are merely footnotes in the history of the park and as time marches on, there aren’t many of us left.
It’s a unique club to belong to, with so many stories that still remain untold.
Time off to regroup
My pilot and I flew through heaven on the flight back to Little Whale Cay recently. At least I imagined it as our tiny little plane floated in and around the beautiful cottony clouds.
Mark, Charlie and the crew all welcomed me back after a restful week with my friend in Lauderdale. The week was everything the doctor ordered. Although he really didn’t tell me to take time off, I just knew that I needed it. Reading, dancing, walking, great conversation, good food and drink filled my prescription. That week was the first time I was ‘off island’ since the end of January. The owners have insisted that I take my time off more often to avoid island fever. With all the visitors we’ve had over the last three months there was no chance. This may have caused a couple of sweats but no fever!
Prior to departing for my time away, I made a stop in Nassau for my annual doctor’s appointment. The clinic that we go to is run very efficiently. I had my bloodwork taken by 8:30 in the morning and then returned later that afternoon for the results and the rest of my examination. My bloodwork said, ‘keep doing what you are doing’; however, I have noticed some new aches and stiffness creeping up on me over the last year.
Mark will be happy to hear that he was right and I need to take extra vitamin D, even though I get plenty of natural sunlight. The doctor ordered up calcium with extra D along with a bone density analysis to ensure I don’t have bone loss. This all provides me with a good baseline for going forward. An MRI has been scheduled as well to check out my knee that has been a pain in my… well, my knee!
While flying through heaven it didn’t take me long to realize how lucky having good health is, but I also realize that it’s not just luck that gets us there. So many factors affect how we feel. Whoever said “prevention is the best medicine” was very wise. If nothing else, it gives us the power to control or at least highly influence our health.
Recently, Cruz, one of our crew, was very sick. We were alarmed when he arrived back to the island after his week off weighing more than 20 pounds less. The owners happened to be here at the time. They were worried and subsequently covered both his flight off the island and an appointment to see my doctor. Thankfully his bloodwork appeared normal but it soon became apparent after speaking with the doctor that Cruz’s diet was causing him to have severe gastroenteritis which caused inflammation of his stomach and intestines.
The medication is helping to heal the linings and temporarily making him feel better, but long-term health will mean changing his lifestyle. Cutting out one pound of sugar a week would be a good start. That is a fact and this amount only includes the bag he purchases weekly, not the sugar he adds by choosing sodas, juices, etc. Eating healthy foods can be very costly if you live on an island without easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Mark and I share our extra produce with the crew, along with some tidbits we think may be helpful to add to their well-being, whether they like it or not. It has become very apparent to me that the study of nutrition is not a part of the curriculum in the Bahamas!
Our son Cheyne finished his final thesis and asked me to proof it while I was on vacation. I was relieved after reading the title “Stretching Your Limits: The Benefit of Yoga for Athletes” because I knew that I would find it interesting. For more than two years now, Cheyne has
chosen to incorporate yoga into his workout routine. It has helped him increase his flexibility and alleviate an ongoing groin issue. He has taken it a step further and implemented this exercise into training sessions for others, including his college teammates if they wanted to participate.
His paper reminded me of how important it is to find the time to stretch. Yoga is a wonderful way to do this. I’m going to make fitting yoga into my life a priority. I know for a fact that I have never walked away from a 20 minute class or an hour and a half session without feeling better than when I walked in. I simply need to take the time.
Yoga can be very rewarding, yet by no means is it easy! Many times I’ve found it quite difficult to hold a pose without experiencing the shaking and popping that may come along with it. During that time I am able to focus only on the task at hand, by letting go of whatever may be worrying me. Only then do I feel success, as well as a sense of euphoria. It’s very similar to soaring through the clouds. Weightless.
As I read through the final part of our son’s thesis on how yoga has personally affected him, I experienced a strong sense of pride. We are rewarded when we see the tools and knowledge our children have been given used wisely; stepping stones towards a good life.
Cheyne described how yoga helped him to overcome the stress he felt when he broke his wrist in his final season of college hockey: “So I got back into the yoga routine. Although I was dealing with broken bones, practicing yoga allowed my muscles and ligaments to stretch and gain strength. It allowed my wrist to recover much quicker. Yoga is unique because not only does it involve stretching but it also requires holding positions while using strength in the process. This allows for increased blood flow to these muscles and ligaments resulting in quicker healing processes. Three months later, I have full range of motion and increased strength in my wrist and supporting muscles due to yoga and its significant effects on my entire body. I continue to practice yoga twice a week.”
Flying through the clouds the other day, Utopia came to mind. I recall reading the book “Lost Horizons” in high school and thoroughly enjoyed it. I like to imagine a place that is perfect. In that book, “study, inner peace and long life were merely a side benefit of living there”. I think that these three things are more easily attained than we may sometimes think. A taste of Shangri-La is not as far away IF you constantly work at being there!
New high school site plan approved
In order for construction to begin, the site plan for the proposed Leamington District Secondary School was approved by Leamington Council at their Monday night, May 9 meeting.
Council also voted to remove the “H” holding symbol from the property.
The list of requirements is long, but Council was told that administration was willing to issue a conditional building permit so that they can begin to strip the land.
Jessica Goncalves vying for Miss Universe Canada title
By Pat Bailey
Jessica Goncalves is proud to call Leamington her home but during her journey in pursuit of her dreams, she has also called Toronto and Vancouver home.
But the 26-year-old beauty with the big brown eyes, the adorable dimples and the smile that lights up any room is also at home in the spotlight — on stage. And in just a few short weeks, in her final year of eligibility, she will take to the stage representing her hometown in the Miss Universe Canada Pageant in Toronto.
While many may consider such a pageant a fierce competition, Jessica prefers to look at it as an opportunity to compete with herself for the honor of representing her country and hometown.
Despite sharing the stage with several other young women in pursuit of the crown and title, Jessica said it’s all about the amazing opportunity the pageant presents — you see, this will be her second go round at the title, and she’s certainly not ashamed to admit it.
“I know there’s a stigma to competing twice,” said Jessica. “But I prefer to talk about not giving up.”
“If you want something badly enough,” she added, “you keep going for it.”
Her participation in pageants began in 2007 at the Tomato Festival Pageant. As 1st runner-up, Jessica learned that in addition to scholarship money, she was given several opportunities through pageant participation – meeting new people, serving as a role model for young girls, getting a chance to share her passion for dance on stage and acting as an ambassador for her hometown.
So at 19, Jessica decided to head to the big city of Toronto and compete in the Miss Universe Canada Pageant. She may not have won the crown but she certainly made an impression, finishing in the Top 12, being named Miss Congeniality and winning the talent award.
“I was so proud,” she said, and appreciative for all the time and effort Sue and Nikki Scaddan devoted to making the local pageant so successful. In return, Jessica has given back to the pageant, choreographing the opening dance number and training young pageant hopefuls for several years.
In fact, one of those girls will be beside her on stage in Toronto vying for the title. Leamington’s Catherine Valle, who was also mentored by Jessica, is taking a second shot at the title.
Jessica said there is absolutely no animosity, just one more chance for a young lady from Leamington to represent her country.
“We’re friends,” said Jessica, “and it’ll be great to share this experience.”
“Hopefully we’ll be a team powerhouse at the competition,” she added. “I mean, Leamington being represented on stage by two girls…”
Jessica is currently sharing her time between Leamington and Toronto, teaching dance locally at Darcy’s School of Dance while working at the Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays.
While she will always call Leamington ‘home’, Jessica said she loves working for the Blue Jays in a city that is thriving right now.
Eventually, Jessica is hoping to parlay her love of dance, teaching and acting into a job teaching at an arts school. Until then though, Jessica said she is ‘just loving’ her life and all the opportunities that have come her way.
Looking back seven years since Jessica first left the comfort of her family home, she said she has lived so much and learned so much. She has graduated from Brock University, University of Toronto and Vancouver Film School, she has grown and matured, and is at a place in her life right now that she believes she could represent her country well.
And she is hoping her charity event this weekend, benefitting Operation Smile, will help raise thousands for young children in need of surgery to correct their cleft palates. She is hosting the Operation Smile Charity Dinner Saturday evening at Enzo’s Trattoria in Windsor at 8 p.m. Tickets are available by contacting Jessica on Facebook or by calling Enzo’s.
She said the entire Leamington community has inspired her with their support and generosity when it comes to local fundraising, but said it was a friend, Paul Mastronardi, who was a true inspiration when he hosted a fundraiser for the local hospice, raising $29,000.
But she will not stop there. Jessica will also share her talent in her ‘Dance for Smiles’ fundraising dance workshops on May 28 at Darcy’s School of Dance in Kingsville. She will host a street jazz/hip hop workshop for youngsters aged 8 to 13 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., followed by an advanced workshop from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. She is asking for a minimum donation of $10 per session, with all proceeds benefitting Operation Smile. Once again, contact Jessica through Facebook.
The fundraisers are precursors to the pageant week that begins June 4 and culminates with the actual pageant on June 11.
“I will just try and bring the best version of myself on stage,” she said. She is also hoping to bring to the forefront the importance of being well-rounded and the importance of affecting change — especially when it comes to the youngsters she teaches.
Jessica’s mom Margaret knows all too well that Jessica is one determined young lady who refuses to give up on her dreams.
She’s also confident in her daughter’s onstage presence and ability to handle herself well under pressure.
Margaret said Jessica’s always loved being onstage and took it upon herself to comfort and encourage others suffering from stage fright as a child during dance recitals.
“She would make an excellent Miss Universe Canada,” said Margaret, “because she is genuine and would be a great role model for all young women out there.”
Margaret said her daughter’s encouragement, passion and boundless energy make her an outstanding teacher and role model for her young dancers.
“Jessica doesn’t do anything 50% – it is 100% or nothing,” said Margaret of her very spirited daughter.
Peter Pan Jr. wows the audience
By Pat Bailey
After months of dedicating their time to preparing for the debut of Peter Pan Jr., over 100 young budding thespians with the Little Tomato Children’s Theatre took to the stage at UMEI on the weekend for four performances. To the delight of the crowds, the youngsters proved that they certainly ‘can fly’.
The play was directed by Ruth Brown and Al Lozon, with dozens of others volunteering their time to assist in a variety of capacities, from costume making, to set construction, to assisting with the youngsters.
grand grand opening opening
I am excited to be bringing Giant Tiger to the city of Leamington. Having grown up in Essex County, and spending the last six years in London, it is great to be moving back home. The community has been very welcoming of Giant Tiger and just as excited as we are to be arriving in town. With the help of over 35 new associates, we look forward to serving all of our customers with a smile and offering a fun, friendly place to shop. We are very proud to be part of a 100% Canadian company and thankful to the city of Leamington for welcoming us with such a great response.
We look forward to seeing you on May 14th; and bring the kids to get their picture taken with Friendly, the Giant Tiger! It will be a day filled with fun and savings!
Ryan Mortimore
Ryan Mortimore General Manager
Giant Tiger Leamington
Two of Peter Pan’s Lost Boys
Tiger Lily shares a song with the audience.
Little Tomato Children’s Performance of Peter Pan Jr. would not be complete without Nana (Hanna Willemsma).
Tinkerbell (Alexis Kiriakopoulos)
Magical Neverland Fairy, Blossom (Elyse Couto)
Wendy (Samantha Wickham) and Peter Pan (Elliott Millson) share a story in the nursery.
Captain Hook (David Sivak), Smee (Ryan Hallick) and the crew of the Jolly Rodger.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
A restless spirit is the catalyst for a new project, Aries. This week you dive right into something that will take up all of your mental energy. Try to avoid slacking off in other areas.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, thanks to your hectic schedule, achieving lofty goals this week may be a stretch, so aim for something a little more manageable and celebrate the achievement.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, though you may be content to remain out of the spotlight most of the time, when you engage with others, you really can show just how compelling you are.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
You may be expected to step up and care for people all of the time, but this week you’re the one who needs some special attention, Cancer. All you have to do is reach out for assistance.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, you have many good reasons to throw caution to the wind this week, but you may have to reign in your adventurous spirit just a little bit. You’re an example to others.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Listen carefully to your intuition this week, Virgo. Most of the time you can trust that little voice more than outside influences. Focus on your dreams for a bit.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, when things become complicated, you’re the person people often seek to iron out the situation. You have a way of quickly getting to the root of a problem.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, even though you normally think cooly and collectedly, this week you may be at the end of your rope. Book some time for a little R&R to recharge your batteries.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, positive encounters, including an unexpected meeting with an old friend, could make for an interesting week. Your social life is booming.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, you have a measured and methodical approach to your goals. This week, though, your sense of fun may take over and steer you off course.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Consider your words before sharing your perspective, Aquarius. You do not want to hurt anyone’s feelings, even if what you have to say is the truth. Word things carefully.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Your self-esteem soars this week when you go out of your way to put others’ needs before your own. Act from your heart, Pisces.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
MAY 8
Stephen Amell, Actor (35)
MAY 9
Billy Joel, Singer (67)
MAY 10
Keenan Thompson, Comic (38)
MAY 11
Prince Royce, Singer (27)
MAY 12
Rami Malek, Actor (35)
MAY 13
Robert Pattinson, Actor (30)
MAY 14
Olly Murs, Singer (32)
McHappy Day supports new facility
By Bryan Jessop
For local families making use of a very important service, there is now something new to smile about, thanks in part to McDonald’s restaurants including the location in Leamington.
Leamington’s McDonald’s was one of hundreds in Canada honouring McHappy Day, an annual fundraiser established in support of Ronald McDonald Houses across the country. Locally, this year’s McHappy Day was as even bigger celebration than usual, as it took place Wednesday, May 4 — two days before the official opening of the new Ronald McDonald House in Windsor. The new facility is located within Windsor Regional Hospital.
Leamington McDonald’s assistant manager Mercedes DaParteira has a laugh as the Hamburgler waves to a line up of drive-thru customers during McHappy Day Wednesday, May 4.
This year, the Leamington restaurant on Talbot Street East set its sites on a fundraising target of $10,000. After individual donations and $1 additions from each Big Mac, Happy Meal and McCafe beverage sold were added up, the local McDonald’s sum reached its $10,000 goal. Last year, the Leamington restaurant collected just over $11,000. This year’s total for Evan Andrew Foods — the chain that includes the Leamington McDonald’s as well as all other Essex County branches and just over half of those in Windsor — reached a total of about $64,000.
“It’s a great success every year,” Leamington McDonald’s general manager Alex Bleakley explained of McHappy Day. “The community always comes up big for us. Once they see the volunteers out there, customers are very willing to give.”
Throughout the entire business day, local volunteers took one-hour shifts standing near the southeast corner of the building’s exterior along the drive-thru line. This year, volunteers collecting donations came from Collins Barrow, Leamington District Memorial Hospital, Southpoint Lally Ford, CIBC, the Leamington detachment of the Essex County OPP, Leamington Fire Services, 96.7 FM and employee volunteers along with family and friends. About 25 volunteers in total offered their services to McHappy Day in Leamington this year, which also included face painting and balloons later in the afternoon after the school day ended. In exchange for donations, customers were offered McHappy Socks, cups or pins as keepsakes. Contributors offering $1 or more also had the opportunity to sign a paper Ronald McDonald boot to be displayed on one of the restaurant’s windows.
Within the store, Leamington’s McDonald’s began raising money in mid March. The local branch has been involved with McHappy Day since it began 23 years ago. The annual fundraiser has raised about $51 million since it began, supporting Ronald McDonald Houses as well as other children’s charities. Bleakley explained that numerous local families have made use of the program, where families of sick kids are provided temporary living accommodations that allow them to visit their children while they are in nearby hospitals.
Prior to the opening of the Windsor location the nearest Ronald McDonald House for Essex County families in need of its services was in London.
“It’ll be a lot more convenient,” Bleakley said. “It’ll be easier on a lot of families in this area with no more commutes to London, Cambridge or Toronto.”
Farmers Market turns 4!
The Leamington District Agricultural Society’s Farmers Market turns four this month!
“Hard to believe it has been four years, with many changes along the way to build upon,” said Tammy Wiper.
“The market is so fortunate to have a “Market Family” to which thank you is due for supporting us throughout these years with ideas and help! You will find warm smiling people with wonderful products each and every week,” she added.
The Leamington Farmers Market, held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Leamington Fairgrounds at 194 Erie Street North held a fouth-year celebration on Saturday, April 30.
“Buying local is the only way; keeping business in our community. This summer we are extending our Market outside to which many patrons have remarked that they are very excited,” said Wiper. Starting Saturday, May 14, vendors can rent a space and sell your wares outside. Just call the office or look on the Leamington Farmers Market Facebook page for more information.
St. Louis school joins clean water effort
By Bryan Jessop
This year’s Catholic Education Week was no typical geography lesson for students at St. Louis Catholic Elementary School.
Presented with a board-wide theme of ‘Opening the Doors of Mercy’ this year, St. Louis students of all grades spent the week learning about the importance of sustainable support for the citizens of underprivileged nations across the globe. Students heard presentations from local organizations including St. Vincent de Paul, St. Michael’s Parish, the South Essex Community Council, Hearts For Haiti and at the end of the week, a description of a REACH program focusing on the construction of a new school in Uganda.
On Thursday, May 5, the Leamington-based elementary school was paid a visit from the student-operated Social Justice League from Brennan Catholic High School in Windsor. The Social Justice Forum centered around a verbal and photo projection presentation made by Brennan students who traveled to the South American nation of Ecuador to assist with a school construction project in the village of Kanambu. A trio from the Social Justice
League’s membership shared experiences and stories from the Dec. 28 to Jan. 6 adventure, a Free The Children initiative.
The presentation was followed by a rotating series of inschool workshops led by the group of 15 Brennan visitors for Grades 3 to 8 students. Grade 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8 groups took turns being presented with a wealth and power demonstration dubbed ‘Beatrice’s Goat’, learning about the parameters of sustainable income and the importance of reliable access to safe drinking water.
“It’s been an amazing week,” said St. Louis principal Kelly Rilley, explaining that most of the school’s international charity efforts are done in conjunction with Free The Children. “These lessons work so well with ‘Opening the Doors of Mercy’.”
The access to safe water workshop turned out to be a focal point for Opening the Doors of Mercy that afternoon, as each of the 340 St. Louis students took part in a water carrying exercise, repeatedly transporting buckets of water to 80-litre containers on the other side of the school’s courtyard over a one-way distance of about half a kilometre.
Moments earlier, principal Rilley and vice principal Ruth Paesano explained to a gymnasium full of students that a family of four uses about 80 litres of water per day to survive. At that time, they also revealed to the junior kindergarten to Grade 8 gathering that the school would be participating in a fundraiser to have a ‘water pillar’ built in Kanambu.
All 340 students at St. Louis Catholic Elementary School take place in a water bucket filling exercise across the school’s courtyard Thursday, May 5. Students carried the buckets of water a distance of about 500 metres to fill 80-litre containers before heading back to the school to repeat the process until their classroom’s container was filled. The event was presented to give students an understanding of how inaccessible clean drinking water is for the residents of underdeveloped countries across the globe. The school is one of four in Essex County participating in a fundraiser to raise $10,000 to have a permanent ‘water pillar’ installed in the Ecuadorian village of Kanambu.
Along with Brennan and Windsor Catholic elementary schools St. Garbriel and St. Rose, St. Louis will send a full-size water cooler bottle to each classroom to be filled with change and
other small monetary donations. The four schools are hoping to raise the $10,000 needed to build the water pillar.
“Most kids don’t realize that many people can’t just go to a tap for water in other parts of the world,” Rilley noted. “We’re showing them how hard some people have to work for basic sustenance.”
Crash claims life of Kingsville man
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on May 6, 2016 where one man died.
Earl Armstrong, age 70, of Kingsville, died after his pick-up truck was struck by another pick-up truck while he was travelling northbound on the Graham Side Road in Kingsville. Charges are currently pending.
LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY ANNUAL PLANT SALESaturday, May 14, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. A variety of plants, shrubs, trees, demonstrations, Trash-to-Treasure table and refreshments. For more info call Eileen Wonnick 519-326-4841.
ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY
MEETS Sunday, May 15, 1:30 p.m., at St. Stephen's Church Hall, 520 Howard Ave., Windsor. Speakers: Expert growers Doug and Terry Kennedy. Topic: How to grow Dendrobium Orchids. Plants available. Free admission. Students and adults welcome.
LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY WILL MEET Wednesday, May 18, 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church. Speaker: Mary Barauth of Jack Miner Conservation Area. Topic: Bird
Sanctuary Program. All are welcome for an evening of horticultural fellowship. Refreshments served. Info: Peter Scorrar 519326-8529.
BICENTENNIAL BRANCH OF THE UNITED EMPIRE LOYALISTS
ANNUAL MEETING,Saturday, May 21 at 1:00 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Kingsville. Info: 519995-3529 or info.bicentennial@uelac.org
FOOD & FELLOWSHIP SUPPER Monday, May 23 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes all who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge. ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. MEETING - Saturday, May 28, 9:00 a.m., at the home of Al and Ann Hamill, 2643 County Rd. 20, just east of Harrow. Great info on attracting and keeping these amaz-
ing members of the swallow family. Info: Paul 519-738-3476. Public is welcome.
LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR
CLINIC at the F.T. Sherk Complex Wednesday, June 1, 1:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. New donors & walk ins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283) / www.blood.ca/GiveBlood App. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 2016 HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION’S BIG BIKE EVENTS. Dates: May 30-June 4, June 9-10, June 27, 28. Looking for enthusiastic volunteers for Big Bike rides taking place in Windsor and Essex County. For registration information contact Suzanne Cammalleri, Heart and Stroke Foundation Windsor office, 519254-4345.
Sewage system costly to run
Running a Polution Control Centre can be costly. For the Leamington PCC screw pump, to purchase and install three lower bearings as well as install one reassembled upper bearing the cost is $23,100; then to purchase three upper bearings for the pumps is an additional $63,450. Added to that is HST, disposal of the old bearings, and rental of equipment for cleaning and preparing the pumps for the work.
Leamington Municipal Council was given the information Monday evening, May 2, from Shannon Belleau, Leamington’s Manager of Environmental Services. All of the replacement bearings have an expected life of 100,000 hours. Council was informed that there was a discount of about $8,000 by having both sets of bearings done together.
In a separate report, Municipal Council was reminded that it costs about $600,000 in electricity to run the Leamington Pollution Control Centre. However, there is a two-part grant available to do a detailed engineering study on energy efficiency at the plant, offered by the Independent Electricity System Operator. Leamington has been approved for a 100% grant for the engineering study, and qualifies for reimbursement of implementation of energy-saving modifications as a result of the study.
Also, Council was told that the Pollution Control Centre uses 13 pumping stations to lift effluent to force mains and then to the centre. With the completion of the Pelee Drive/Bevel Line sanitary sewer system, another 4 pumping stations will be added to that total. There is a need to complete and upgrade the emergency alarms and data acquisition capabilities of many of the pumping stations, so the Manager of Environmental Services wants to use about $25,000 from the PCC reserves to purchase cellular communication upgrades for the stations. Belleau has been able to get Leamington a moneysaving deal that has a return on investment that is reduced to five years. All of the projects were approved by Council.
LDSS team competes in mock trial
By Bryan Jessop
Referees were substituted with judges and penalty boxes were replaced by witness stands, but the competitive spirit remained the same for a group of LDSS students.
Half a dozen students represented the Leamington District Secondary School Mock Trial Competition team at the Windsor Superior Courtroom in mid-late April of this year, where it finished second in a group of four Windsor-Essex high schools. The two-part preliminary, ‘round robin’ portion of the event took place Monday, Apr. 18 where a points system determined which teams would advance to the finals three days later. The Leamington team placed second following the ‘semifinal’ round, half a point shy of tying one of the two groups representing Holy Names. St. Joseph’s also entered a team in the competition.
Judging for the trials was conducted by actual professional judges while local criminal lawyers assisted with proceedings of the annual competition. Each year’s Mock Trial Competition is arranged within close proximity to Law Day,
a Canada-wide event celebrating the signing of the country’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The local edition of the competition was to also include teams from General Amherst and Sandwich secondary schools, both of which had to withdraw their entries.
All teams — which took on either crown or defense rolls based on pre-trial coin tosses — were made up of four lawyers and two witnesses with all Ontario regional entries having been given time to prepare for the same case. The LDSS group included Jesse Fast, Reid Jackson, Noah Santos and Dawson Wigle as lawyers and Brianna Michaud and Taylor Omar as witnesses.
Leamington finished second to the top Holy Names team in the final, although Wigle was selected as the event’s Best Lawyer Advocate. The trial given to each participating team was based on the March of 2014 South African murder case involving 2012 Olympian Oscar Pistorius. Coaching the LDSS team were teachers Butch Rickeard and Sean Miller, along with Leamington crown attorney Scott Kerwin. Miller, a Grade 12 law teacher, filled in Rick-
eard’s role after he departed for Washington D.C. to lead a senior history class trip.
“They were definitely into it,” Rickeard said of the LDSS team. “They spent a lot of timing preparing. It came down to just a few little things in the final. For being off (from the competition) for a couple years, they did really well.”
In the 15 years Rickeard has taught at LDSS, the school has taken part in the Mock Trial Competition half a dozen times. The annual event was originally presented by the Ontario Bar Association, although the Ontario Justice Education Network has since taken control. The OJEN sponsors a photo contest at
the same time, won this year by the Leamington group. Rickeard set up a ‘serious law firm’ photo at the Leamington courthouse and submitted for entry in the photo competition.
All six of this year’s LDSS representatives are in Grade 12, four of whom are pursuing a post-secondary education in law — Dawson, Fast, Omar and Santos — following high school graduation. Throughout the competition, the Leamington participants established
“They spent a lot of timing preparing. It came down to just a few little things in the final.”
— Butch Rickeard
a number of local legal contacts, including representatives of the University of Windsor’s faculty of law.
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LDSS ARTS SHOWCASE
MAY 12, 13 & 14 @ 7:00 PM
Leamington District Secondary School Arts Department students are pleased to present three evenings of music, drama and visual arts. They will be joined on Saturday evening by Belle River District Secondary School’s Drama Festival entry. Tickets are $5 and available at the door.
MAY 20, DALE’S FRIDAY NIGHT COFFEE HOUSE
Come and enjoy an evening of music, refreshments and community hosted by Dale Butler. There is no cover charge but a free-will offering is collected to benefit local charities and the Bank Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 pm and music starts at 7:00 pm.
THE FARM SHOW
Dress Rehearsal: May 26 @ 7:30 pm (pay what you can)
Show: May 27, 28 @ 7:30 pm & May 29 @ 2:00 pm June 3, 4 @ 7:30 pm & June 5 @ 2:00 pm
Come out and join The Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre as they proudly present the highly anticipated return of THE FARM SHOW a series of living tableaux based on the lives of the members of a farming community forty years ago. The show is sentimental, joyous, sad, infectiously funny and foot stomping good. Tickets are General $15 and Students $10 and available at Thomson Guardian Drugs, Wharram’s Jewellery and Counter Effects in Leamington or call our hotline at: 519-326-8805.
AUDITION CALL FOR 'ON GOLDEN POND' June 12, 1:00 - 5:00 pm at The Bank Theatre
Needed: 1 male in his 70's, 1 female in her 60's, 1 male in his 40's, 1 female 35-40, 1 male between 40-60 and 1 boy between 12 and 17. Need a one minute monologue and a cold read.
The Leamington District Secondary School Mock Trial team was made up of, from left to right, Dawson Wigle, Jesse Fast, Taylor Omar, Reid Jackson, Noah Santos and Brianna Michaud. The regional level of the Ontario Justice Education Network Mock Trial Competition featured four Windsor-Essex County high schools, where the LDSS team finished second. Wigle was also declared Best Lawyer Advocate among all participating students.
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While residents of Chartwell Leamington enjoy a vibrant local community, they also benefit from a welcoming, friendly environment from within, which offers a host of unique on-site amenities and services. Residents particularly enjoy the home’s non-denominational church services, beautiful outdoor space featuring walking trails, rose gardens and gazebo areas perfect for summer barbecues, and sipping on a glass of wine or beer while listening to a variety of local entertainment brought in from the surrounding area. Group events and outings are also popular, as many new residents
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Players from Southpoint Minor Hockey’s girls, local league and travel teams were awarded medals for 2015-16 Esso Most Dedicated Players.
Players from Southpoint Minor Hockey’s girls, local league and travel teams were awarded medals
proved Players.
Madison Baptista of the Lions and a General Amherst midfielder jostle for control of a bouncing ball during a WECSSAA Tier III senior girls soccer game at LDSS Tuesday, May 3. Baptista scored the only goal of the game to give Leamington a 1-0 victory. Amber Smith earned the shutout for the Lions. The regular season ended with an even 2-2-2 record for LDSS. The Lions played a preliminary playoff game Tuesday, May 10 at St. Joseph’s against the Lasers. Results were not available by press deadline.
Rhine Danube bowling scores
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores for April 25.
Games Over 200: Ozzie Wolf 247, Gary Garnham 204, Heinz Kosempel 213-210, Alex Smith 236, Chris Kosempel 200-236-234, Jamie Arquette 222, Willy Fittler 205, Manfred Dickau 212-211, Aaron Dickau 237-217, Mauro Paglione 210, Dan Dalimonte 214, Brent Bishop 261-217-235, Wayne Abbott 226, Jack Valade 223-203, Eric Zimmer 216-258-217.
Series Over 550: Ozzie Wolf 561, Gary Garnham 572, Heinz Kosempel 616, Alex Smith 607, Chris Kosempel 670, Jamie Arquette583, Willy Fittler 559, Manfred Dickau 606, Aaron Dickau 605, Dan Dalimonte 586, Brent Bishop 703, Wayne Abbott 575, Jack Valade 625, Eric Zimmer 691.
High Handicap Games: Ozzie Wolf 291, Alex Smith 284, Jamie Arquette 283, Tony Ingratta 283.
High Handicap Series: John Paliwoda 771, Jamie Arquette 766, Tony Ingratta 764.
PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO
WE LIVE FOR LOVE TOUR Sunday, May 15
JEFF DUNHAM
PERFECTLY UNBALANCED
SOLD OUT Saturday, May 21
2 ND SHOW ADDED Friday, August 5
THE KILLERS OPEN TO ALL AGES Thursday, June 2
THE MONKEES
GOOD TIMES: THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Saturday, June 4
ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
EDGAR WINTER BAND Saturday, June 11
MARTINA McBRIDE Friday, June 17
GAVIN DeGRAW Sunday, June 19
BRYAN JESSOP Jessop’s Journal
Luck of the draw
Earlier this season, many of us marvelled at the incredible luck experienced at a Detroit Tigers game. No, it didn’t really have a lot to do with the Tigers themselves. They’ve been a bit lacking in luck as of late. A fan by the name of Bill Dugan caught not one or two — or even three or four — but FIVE foul balls in one game. With a record below the .500 line, perhaps the team would be wise to offer him a contract, throw a jersey on him, hand him a glove and send him onto the field.
The mid-April game ended up as a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, but five kids left the game with smiles on their faces nonetheless. Yup, Dugan gave each ball he caught to a different nearby kid.
It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a Tigers game — it was at Tiger Stadium to give you some sort of idea how many years we’re talking about — and at least five years since I’ve attended an MLB game period (between sessions in a union meeting in Toronto, a couple fellow members and I caught a Jays game). I do however remember consistently getting a chuckle out of fans who brought their baseball gloves. Despite the minuscule odds of catching a foul ball or home run (or perhaps a ground rule double hit, I suppose), these optimistic fans actually seemed to EXPECT bringing home a free souvenir. I’ve been to a few NHL games and never once saw a fan wearing a goalie’s trapper.
After hearing about Dugan — who actually caught SIX balls that day including the pre-game batting practice — I started to wonder what the chances are of a spectator catching a foul ball at an MLB game. Obviously, it depends on where you’re sitting and to a lesser extent, who’s playing (some teams have a better collection of hitters than others). Dugan, who frequents a seat behind home plate, has allegedly caught about 200 thus far including one game against Seattle where he nabbed four (yes, it seems he brings his ball glove to each game).
For most fans on that miserable early April day, the odds of catching a cold were exponentially higher. All things considered, it seems the average of snagging one of those lofty spherical prizes is about one in 1,000.
TIM ALLEN Friday, May 20
ago, the lottery was altered so that the team finishing last in the standings could actually do as badly as fourth in the first round.
Most fans remember a short time ago when the picks were simply assigned in ascending order of rank in the standings starting from the bottom. This is one of very few changes the league has made in the Bettman era that I embrace. Tanking games in hopes of “earning” the first overall pick in the draft aren’t nearly as tempting as it used to be (although the Sabres were suspected to sinking to such lows last season). To intentionally make your team the laughing stock in hopes of getting first choice is nothing less than pathetic. Now, it’s also pointless. Sure, the Oilers have beat the odds far too many times now, but look where it’s got them. This is why I’m actually proud of how the Habs finished the season — winning their last two games against teams with better records to finish .500 (sort of) at the cost of losing a position or two in the draft’s pecking order. Anyway, those one-in-five odds were all the Leafs needed this time around. Most of them seem pretty fired up about it (they’re obviously unaware of what good the first overall selection has done for the aforementioned Oilers). Once again, it seems they’re planning their 2017 Stanley Cup championship parade route through the streets of Hogtown, not unlike what they did when they nabbed Brian Burke as GM or Mike Babcock as head coach.
Speaking of the odds, EVERYONE is forecasting Auston Matthews as the Leafs’ top pick. Chances are, he’s who they’ll pick. Arizona Coyotes “majority owner” (whom some suspect is a pseudo owner the NHL has propped up to convince everyone that the league really DID sell the team a few years ago) Anthony Leblanc has already taken credit for Matthews’ ability, since he’s a born-and-raised Arizona resident and all. Apparently, Leblanc posted a tweet saying “you’re welcome, Toronto” or words to that affect. That’s right, some schlep who took out a pile of loans to become an owner of a failing NHL team three years ago (a team he has done NOTHING to support since then, aside from taking subsidies thinly guised as arena management fees from an economically-flailing city to pay off debts related to the “purchase”) is taking credit for Matthews’ talent and the good it’ll surely do the Leafs. That would be like me taking credit for the good Carey Price has done for Montreal because my wife bought me a Canadiens hat for my birthday a few years ago.
HANNIBAL BURESS Friday, July 8
TEARS F0R FEARS Sunday, July 17
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN Thursday, July 21
MAKS & VAL
LIVE ON TOUR: OUR WAY OPEN TO ALL AGES Friday, July 22
KESHA UNDER 19 WELCOME: MATURE CONTENT Thursday, July 28
RAIN A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Friday, July 29
TOBY KEITH Saturday, August 6
ALICE COOPER Sunday, October 2
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Those odds are better than in most lotteries and for the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans, they appear to have one won. After finishing the regular season dead last, the Make me Laughs were given a 20 per cent chance of getting the first pick in this year’s rookie entry draft. A couple years
Honestly, I’m not sure if Leblanc actually thinks he or even the Coyotes that Matthews grew up watching as a kid played a role in the 18-year-old’s abilities or if he’s just bitter that his team didn’t overcome the odds and win the first selection. No doubt a top pick playing for his hometown team would have sold a few tickets — now Leblanc is going to have to actually make an effort in saving the team from relocation.
Tough break.
Migrant Workers Baseball League results
to answer any
The Sunday, May 1 games for Week 1 of the Migrant Workers Baseball League included a 13-1 win for the Outlaws over West Pointe Farms, followed by a 4-0 victory for the Pepineros against the Orange Sox. In Week 2 on May 8, the Outlaws blanked the Orange Sox 9-0 while the Pepineros also remained undefeated with an 11-7 win against West Pointe Farms. The Outlaws and Pepineros are tied for first place with identical 2-0 records while the Orange Sox and West Pointe Farms are both 0-2. Games take place at 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays at Kinsmen Sports Field Diamond #7.
Progs golfers kick off a new season
The Erie Shores Proggers are back at it. Fifty-three stalwarts of the game started May 3 with sunny skies and gently warming temperatures. As usual, they played their Stableford game with very mixed results. Team A bested the other 3 groups quite handily with a combined -11 score. This was accomplished even though Matt Dick fumbled in with a -12. Tom Miehl thanks Matt for beating Tom’s -11. Whew!
Team winners include Ken Steingart (+3), Greg Dunmore (+6), Pete Andary (-2), Gary Alderson (-4), Orest Hrynewich (-1), Bill Gherasim (-1), Matt Dick (-12), Gelnn Rideout (+1), Neil Sawatzky (-2), Jim Sudds (+1), Dan McQueen (+1), Garth Dennerley (-3), Brett Madden (+1), Barry Miller (+1). Each member ended up $10 richer.
Seventeen dollars were captured by Greg Dunmore and Dave Wilkinson for posting +6s. Ron Tremblay, Gord Anderson, Henry Hildebrandt and Tim Towle jingled away with $2 each for their +4s.
In the skins game, 7 skilled and somewhat lucky people cashed in for $13 for each skin. These include Dan Musoronchan, Gord Anderson, Greg Dunmore, Frank Gow, Dick Segedin, Bill Slater and Ron Tremblay. Better not see these names next week.
The lucky part of the skins game happened for Bill Slater. Everyone started on the back nine. Bill had 10 points up to hole #17. From there, Bill doubled every hole up to #7. Bill finally broke the spell on the next hole by getting one point. The pressure was on for Bill to get his points but he needed a birdie and the 4 points that went with it. There was a ball on the green close to the pin. Bill chipped his third shot onto the green, caroming off the existing ball, into the hole. What are the odds? Just good living.
Glenn Rideout is one of the league’s new members. Glenn was in the military, stationed in Winnipeg. When he retired he moved to Grand Falls, Newfoundland. Apparently he didn’t want to move to a really temperate climate. Well, during the day Glenn started feeling a bit warm as it probably felt a bit sweltering for the veteran. He was dressed too warmly and peeled off his shirt. We don’t golf that way here. We have to wear a collared shirt.
This year, including Glenn, the league has added several new members. Welcome John Penner, Tim Tiessen and Tim Towle. Back after a year’s leave are Kevin Shaften and Bill Ruiter. The league members hope that you gentlemen have fun with the group and be sure to goof up a couple of times so there is something to write about.
MCB Skippers Shine at District Competition
The Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School skipping team competed in the GECDSB District Skipping Competition in Tecumseh on Saturday, April 23. Participants skipped in a wide variety of events including speed, power, Double Dutch, and singles and pairs freestyle. The team had a fantastic day, placing first in the group routine category and second overall. MCB skipping team, front row, left to right: Sara Driedger, Sara Wiebe, Kelly Wiebe, Jaylyn Gagnon, Annie Neufeld, Ruby Letkeman, Hannah Keller. Middle row: Lisa Driedger, Jessica Peters, Maria Driedger, Kathe Warkentin, Milayah Thiessen, Alexia Fast, Tiffany Redekop, Serena Neufeld, Trudy Friesen. Back row: Mrs. Jadischke (coach), Raylene Schartner, Lily Stasko, Natasha Schartner, Amanda Adams, Rachelle Tiessen, Abby Krueger, Cara Braun, Ella Brown, Mrs. Gagne (coach). Absent from photo: Coach Shelby Toews. (Submitted photo)
SMHA hosts minor awards banquet
By Bryan Jessop
The venue was different, but the tradition was the same as the Southpoint Minor Hockey Association officially wrapped up 2015-16 with its annual awards banquet.
This year’s meal and awards presentations were hosted by Wheatley Area Arena Saturday, May 7. Last year, the SMHA held the banquet on the floor of the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex gymnasium for the first time after being informed that the number of players, coaches, volunteers and parents were a fire code violation for the rink surface of Highbury Canco Arena. The organization was unable to present this year’s awards at the LKRC gymnasium as only Sunday openings were available.
This year’s dinner was a combination of meals prepared by the Southpoint Hockey Moms and chicken from Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Several door prizes were also awarded throughout the evening with items donated by Southpoint-area businesses and organizations.
Banquet organizer and SMHA vice president Greg Dries described the 2015-16 season as a successful one in many aspects despite a few shortfalls in others. He noted that girls’ teams fared exceptionally well, with the atoms capturing the Tier I Essex-Kent title and the two intermediate teams facing each other in the Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament semifinals as well as both qualifying for the first of four tiers among 19 competing centres. The peewee girls finished first in Tier I, where they went on to lose in the playoff finals.
Dries also explained that many SMHA local league teams advanced deep into the playoffs, as a handful of former travel players decided to play at the more localized level this past season.
“They did really well as far as overall records go,” Dries said, noting that the peewee major travel team — allowed to enter the Bluewater’s AE division — also enjoyed a successful 2015-16 campaign.
Awards presentations began with Esso medals, handed out for local league teams during their season-ending Day of Champions. Team-by-team medals in the traditional three categories were announced as follows:
• Most Improved — Milanna Pereira, Meghan Dersken, Chelsea Andary, Angelica Ouellette, Kira Babkirk, Kiera Murracas, Owen Deneau, Lucas Penner, Cassius Pannunzio, Tallas Smith, Ben Wrecker, Nicolas Beaudoin, Travis Dupuis, Lea Youssef, Connor Janzen, Paige Derbyshire, Malcolm Klassen and Jared Pickard.
• Most Dedicated — Audrey West, Shannon Harris, Kaylie Goodchild, Lea Marshall, River Tremblay, Lauren Gradwell, Logan Lefaive, Carson Murracas, Ben Omar, Evan Morais, Jack Towle, Zack Liebrock, Seth Janzen, Colton Selwood, Cian Tiessen, Owen Jeffery, Lucas Ingratta, Wyatt Stuart and Tyler Dibbley.
• Most Sportsmanlike — Abby Neufeld, Paige Derbyshire, Abbey Brissette, Mackenzie Mahon, Claire Beaudoin, Morgan Brown, Thiaga Riberio, Kayden Sarkis, Alex Jasischke, Zack Dillen, Holden Bailey, Ethan Barnwell, Megan Derbyshire, Max Youssef, Abel Teichroeb, Lucas Neufeld, Alexa Taylor, Matteo Fortuna and Brock Siddall.
Following Esso medals, team, category and divisional awards were declared as follows:
Girls Hockey
• top goalies — Evan Gualtieri (interlock), Alyee Church (travel);
• top defensemen — Erin Hopper (interlock), Abbey Hopper (travel);
• top forwards — Kim Goyeau (interlock), Bryanna Rodrigues (travel);
• top all around players of the year — Jillian Iles (interlock), Sarah Schincariol (travel);
• player’s creed — Abbey Mazzella (atom), Tarez Raheb (peewee), Hannah Chacko (bantam), Samantha Hartleib (intermediate), Montana Wilkens (bantam travel), Abbey Hopper (midget travel).
Local League
• top goalie — Nick Baeini;
• top defenseman — Josh Saad;
• top forward — Dawson Collison;
• top all around player of the year — Colton Selwood;
• player’s creed — Seth Janzen (novice), Owen Jeffery (atom), Tyler Heinz (peewee).
Travel
• top goalie — Jimmy McClellan;
• top defenseman — Carter Murracas;
• top forward — Noel Hodgson;
• top all around player of the year — Cam Arquettte;
• player’s creed — Owen Deneau (Select 7s), Cole Bradley (atom), Alex Jadischke (peewee), Conner Ribble (midget).
The banquet’s awards presentations concluded with nonplayer accolades, declared for the following recipients;
• Keith Lindsay Girls Hockey Coaching Staff of the Year — Tony Youssef, Eric West, Kevin Gale and Anna West;
• Local League Coaching Staff of the Year — Ken Hildebrandt, Howard Gabert, Rick Wright and Mark Wright;
• Travel Coaching Staff of the Year — John Ford, Wheaton Mouck, Luciano Pannunzio and Kierstyn Ford;
• Ken Epp Memorial Award (trainer of the year) — Brett Blake;
• Timekeeper of the Year — Mitchell Chausse;
• Ewald Dobetsberger Level 1 or 2 Referee of the Year — Devin Leili;
• Senior Referee of the Year — Dante Dimilo;
• Mrs. “Pep” Award (non-board member volunteer of the year) — Kiel Reid;
• Mr./Mrs. Hockey Board Member of the Year — Andrea Symons.
“I don’t know what we’d do without her,” Dries said of Symons. “We’re really lucky to have her. She’s been here for us for several years and hopefully several more years to come.”
New for the SMHA’s next season will be a travel atom girls team, where tryouts took place May 10 and again May 11. With ample numbers and no boundary restrictions as imposed at other levels of minor hockey, Dries explained that the Stars appear poised to ice an atom travel team for the first time ever, as well as midget B and midget BB teams. Tryouts will take place in early June with schedules to be available at www.southpointminorhockey.com.
This year’s boys’ travel system included only four Capitals’ squads — atom minor, atom major, peewee major and midget major. The bantams were unable to ice a team, as
only seven minor and four major players attended tryouts. Leamington-area players spent the season with Erie Northshore (Kingsville-Harrow) while Wheatley residents skated with the Chatham system. The 2015-16 season included roughly 390 boys and 135 girls for the SMHA for a sum of about 525 players. Travel coaches for next season have already been selected, with boys tryouts scheduled for various dates this month.
“We’re going to have tryouts for all divisions and see what we get,” Dries explained.
Players from Southpoint Minor Hockey’s girls, local league and travel teams were awarded medals for 2015-16 Esso Most Sportsmanlike Players. This year’s SMHA Awards Banquet was held Saturday, May 7 at Wheatley Area Arena.
Sharks host awards banquet
By Bryan Jessop
The Wheatley Sharks have taken their final look back at 2015-16 before setting their sties on 2016-17.
The team hosted its annual awards banquet at The Car Barn Monday, Apr. 25, where a crowd of 80 guests including players, coaches, volunteers, personnel, executives and friends gathered to reflect on the highlights of the past season. Prior to dinner, the evening’s emcee and team director of hockey operations Brad Hyatt offered words of thanks to behind the scenes and game-day volunteers.
“To the guys coming back, I can’t wait to get started. I can’t wait to get a full year under our belts.”
— Dave Wiper
“Without them, we’d be in dire straits,” Hyatt noted.
Following the meal, Hyatt, coaching staff representatives and executives presented the seven traditional awards to individual players. Hyatt explained that as per usual, the selection process was a difficult one.
“There are a lot of deserving members of our team,” he said. “I think the overriding issue when you’re handing out an individual award is not just stats, but a level of consistency in a hockey player and the level of dependability.”
Awards for 2015-16 were declared as follows:
• Rookie of the Year — Eric Prudence;
• Defenseman of the Year — Evan Mastronardi;
• Most Improved Player — Kristian Filipovski;
• 3D (Desire, Determination, Dedication) — Mitch Prudence;
• Most Valuable Player, Playoffs — Cole Butler;
• Most Valuable Player — Brett Bowman;
• Coach’s Creed — Eric Morneau.
Head coach Dave Wiper, brought to the Sharks’ bench during the later half of the regular season, followed up presentations with a few comments on his reintroduction to a leadership role in junior hockey.
“I missed the game so much and I couldn’t wait to get started back with this club,” he said of his response to a Sunday afternoon phone call from team general manager Pete Anthony. “To the graduating guys (Bowman, Brian Johnson and Lucas Raffoul), I’m going to miss you guys. To the guys coming back, I can’t wait to get started. I can’t wait to get a full year under our belts.”
Wiper went on to explain that while he was pleased and encouraged by seeing the team’s rate of improvement late in the season, he was disappointed with the way the campaign ended — a four-game sweep at the hands of the Amherstburg Admirals.
“I think we made progression, but we’ve got a long way to go,” he stated. “I think we’ve got a nucleus that’s going to do it. These kids are special — they’re a genuine, great bunch of guys.”
The Sharks will begin preparing for next season with their annual Spring Camp at Unico Arena in Leamington Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15. As of the Apr. 25 banquet, between 80 and 90 players had registered for the camp, not including veterans who could return from last season. Anthony explained that after no-shows are deducted, he hopes to see 80 rookie hopefuls at the camp.
“We’ve had a good response so far,” Anthony said.
“There’ll be some holes to fill, but we’re looking for a good year. We’ve got some character players. There’ll be some tough decisions, which is good.”
Twenty Sharks from 2015-16 are eligible to return next year, although the coaching staff expects to lose a handful to either Junior B teams, colleges or universities. Wiper explained that he is targeting a goal of finishing the regular season in the top four and taking a shot at the league finals.
“I’ve got bigger expectations of them for next year,” he explained. “We’ll push them to the wall.”
From left to right, Cole Butler (playoffs MVP), Eric Morneau (coach’s creed), Mitchell Prudence (3D), Brett Bowman (MVP), Eric Prudence (rookie of the year), Christian Filipovski and Evan Mastronardi (defenseman of the year) are award winners for the 201516 Wheatley Sharks. The team’s annual awards banquet was held Monday, Apr. 25 at The Car Barn. (SUN Photo)
The Cougar’s Alex Goncalves chases down a loose ball during the first half of a rain-soaked WECSSAA 2A senior boys soccer prelimninary playoff match against the Herman Green Griffins Wednesday, May 4 at Cardinal Carter. The Cougars dominated the shorthanded Green Griffins, advancing to the quarterfinals with a 7-0 victory. Wessam Halabi led the attack with three goals while Dante Figliomeni added two and singles came from Alex Goncalves and Nico Gualtieri. The Cougars will host the Tecumseh Vista Academy Vortex in the 2A quarterfinals Thursday, May 12 at 3:45 p.m.
half of a WECSSAA Tier III senior girls soccer game at
Cougars won the game in a convincing 12-0
three
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Golden Years golf report
Thirty-eight Golden Years golfers delivered a respectable 67 aces on May 5 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Leading the pack with 5 aces was Julia Kos, followed by Kathy Bradley, Cathy Dewhurst, Bryon Walker and Laurie Hylton with 4. Dropping 3 each were Jack Gisi, Tom Hyatt, Lois Hudvagner, Al Speed and Doug Vickery. Finding the bottom of the cup with 2 each were Jim Allen, Mike Binder, Murray Hartford, Eva Kah, Marie Lasi, Bill Mayville, Mavis Rutter, Marilynn Speed and Barry Sweet. Rounding out the ace parade with 1 apiece were Mary Binder, Eunice Cascadden, Murray Cascadden, Norbert Gisi, Elaine Hatt, Tony Hudvagner, Barb Murphy, John Murphy, Al Rutter, Rose Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg and Bill Ward.
The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You
PRESBYTERIAN
Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541 www.pccweb.ca/knoxleamnington/ Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael’s Parish 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643 NO MASSES FROM JULY 14 TFN St. Joseph’s Church 310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English) Sunday Masses: 7:30 am (English) 9 am (Italian, English) 10:30 am (English) 12 Noon (Portuguese) 3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (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
An excellent 9 hole score of 16 was delivered by Julia Kos and Laurie Hylton. Close behind with 17 were Mavis Rutter and Tom Hyatt. Notching 18 were Eunice Cascadden, Murray Hartford, Mob McWilliam, Al Speed, Mary Binder, Mike Binder, Bryon Walker, Bill Ward, Andy Orsini, Eva Kah (2), Bill Taylor, Doug Vickery, Kathy Bradley, Julia Kos, Tom Hyatt, Cathy Dewhurst (2) and Rose Taylor.
Carding 36 over 18 holes were Laurie Hylton, Julia Kos, Cathy Dewhurst and Tom Hyatt. Eva Kah, Bill Taylor and Tom Hyatt each managed 37, while Mavis Rutter, Bill Ward, Doug Vickery and Cathy Bradley scored 38.
A strong performance by Tom Hyatt at 73 over 36 holes led the way for Julia Kos with 75, Eva Kay 76, Laurie Hylton 77, and Kathy Bradley and Cathy Dewhurst with 78.
A 235 led to first place for Team Jacks (Eileen McIntosh, Cathy Dewhurst, Tom Hyatt). Capturing second place with 241 was Team Aces (Eunice Cascadden, Bob McWilliam, Murray Hartford, John Murphy). Third and final spot went to Team 8 with 242 (Al Rutter, Eva Kah, Marie Lasi).
Play continues Thursday, May 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s. Golf will be followed by the league’s annual banquet at 12 noon.
Walking day for TT senior golfers
By Bob McLean
On Tues. May 3, although the local Talbot Trail golf course had endured excessive rainfall, 49 senior league members enthusiastically ventured out for their weekly golf round. Only three carts were used and they were restricted to the cart paths. As mentioned in last week’s golf article, reporting by age groupings will occur at the end of the month. Dutchy was nipped by one shot as Jim Pearson produced another masterful score. Jim and Dutchy fired terrific 38 and 39 scores respectively. League newcomer Ken Krueger didn’t take long to make his presence known as he came up with the third best score of the day, an excellent 41. Three players who achieved outstanding scores of 42 were Mike Wright, Rick Thompson and Pat Hill. Jerry Omstead, Herb Reid and Bob McLean came in with gratifying 43s. Vic Reynaert earned the sole commendable 45 result.
Below are some of the other fine scores achieved: Wiz and Larry Hughes 46; Jim Omstead, Dave Dent, Mac Hyatt and newcomer David Alexander 47s. Players shooting 48 were Rick Epplett, Al Zanuttini, Richard Humber and Terry Scratch. Larry Schmidt, Ray La Pierre, Mike Getty and Paul Harrison earned 49s. Four players who scored nifty 50 were Bob Freure, Terry Bee, Eugene Abbruzzese and newcomer George Toews. Members also welcomed back David Tonks who rejoined the league.
Wiz will make sure the closest to the pins and long putt are out on time in the future. He might even put the appropriate signs on the correct greens!
Senior golfers were humbled somewhat by a youngster from Tilbury. He asked Greg if he could play with the league members. I assume Tilbury may have been closed. This young man fired an incredible 33 score and he played all 9 holes. He had birdies on #5, #6 and #9. Despite playing from the senior silver tees, this is still quite an accom-
plishment. Fantastic game, Scott S.! Scott, you will have to be 50 or over to play in the senior league in the future. However, if I can somehow work you in on my scramble teams, I might make an exception. Hopefully, Mother Nature will turn the water faucet off so the golf courses in the area can dry up. There’s still time to join the league for new golfers and members look forward to welcoming back last year’s participants. See you next week as members all try to better their golf games!
Katie Zuccato of the Cougars races a Westview Freedom Academy defender to the ball during the first
Cardinal Carter Thursday, May 5. The
score to finish their regular season with a record of
wins,
loss
ties. Katie Zuccato, Chantel Mendes and Gioia DiCiocco scored two goals each while Erica Barnett, Chelsea Salter, Brianna Zakaria, Kylie Murracas, Taylor Najim and Miranda Obeid scored once. The Cougars travelled to Catholic Central to face the Comets in a preliminary playoff game Tuesday, May 10. Results were not available by press deadline.
OBITUARY
William Earl Armstrong
It is with great sadness that the family of William Earl (Sonny) (Buck) Armstrong announces his sudden passing as the result of a car accident on Friday, May 6, 2016, in his 71st year.
Son of the late John and Annie Armstrong. Survived by his sisters and brothers
Patricia Read (Ollie) of Kent Bridge, Marie Malott (late Len) of Leamington, Margaret Russchen (late John) of Merlin, Doris Rabideau (late Harvey) of Chatham, Eileen Butcher (late Ken) of Chatham, Nelson Williams (Marion) of Chatham, Calvin Williams (late Brenda) of Chatham, and Lloyd Williams (Joan) of Chatham. Predeceased by sisters and brothers Lila Hatt (late Len), Elizabeth Johnson (late Russell), Stanley Nichols and William Nichols. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.
Sonny retired from the Department of Highways after more than 25 years of service. In his retirement, Sonny enjoyed working for DeGoey Nurseries selling flowers in Ontario as well as Detroit. He was active at the former Royal Canadian Legion Br. 28 in Chatham.
Family received friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, on Tuesday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Funeral Service held at the Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 with Rev. Paul McPhail officiating. Interment at Maple Leaf Cemetery.
Donations made to the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation (Windsor Regional Cancer Centre) or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
LDSS students introduce elementary students to coding
As a society, we’ve become completely reliant on our technology – computers run our cars, home electronics, even our smoke alarms, and many of us rely on our phones to help run our lives! Yet, many students still never learn to code, missing out on opportunities in this exciting and in-demand field. Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS) is making efforts to introduce students to coding earlier to get them interested and develop the foundation they will need for later careers in technology.
On Thursday, April 28, students from Leamington area public schools visited LDSS to spend a day learning the basics of coding and robotics. For a half day, they learned to code a simplified version of the classic Super Mario Bros. game, while during the other half day they programmed a LEGO NXT robot to navigate a maze.
“Teachers know that introducing students earlier to a subject can foster their interest in it. Currently, students aren’t getting exposure early enough to coding to want to pursue it later on – it’s not in their elementary curriculum. This is a problem, because there is a growing demand for workers in tech, and we’re not graduating enough students in this field to meet demand. We can help bridge the gap for elementary students,” says Computer Science and Computer Engineering teacher Lauren Omstead.
At LDSS, the Business and Computer Science department aims is to ensure every student who plans on attending college or university is exposed to coding and has a chance to develop basic skills to equip students with the skills they need to be successful in today’s high-tech job market. Hav-
OBITUARY
Betty Bateman
Betty Bateman, 91 years, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
Dear sister of Dora Bateman and Marie Chibi (the late John). Predeceased by one brother, Everett, and by two sisters, Ilene Dunlop and Ruth Whaley. Special aunt of Richard and Wendy Medbury and their children Shannon, Matthew and Lauren, as well as Larry and Pauline Dunlop. Several other nieces and nephews also survive.
At Betty’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service.
Memorial donations may be made to the Leamington Hospital Foundation.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Mary Jane Cree
Mary Jane Cree (nee Wilkinson), 92 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
Robert Grubb
Robert Edison Grubb, 86 years, passed away peacefully at Franklin Gardens on Friday, May 6, 2016.
Beloved husband of the late Rita (2015). Dear father of Susan Brandner (Robert), Robert Grubb (Michele) and Lawrence Grubb (Jodi). Loving grandfather of Robert Brandner (Pam), David and Lisa Brandner, Bobbie and Marc Beneteau, Cori and Luciano Pannunzio, Kitch Grubb, Ashley and Len Janzen, Erika Bridgen (Michael), Mikayla Grubb, and greatgrandfather of Brianna (Brendan), Tristan, Alexandra, Jonathan, Cassius, Arabella, Ryker, Parker, Lucas, Nick, Brandon, and great-great-grandfather of Emmett. Dear brother of Dorothy Felstow (the late Richard). Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 1 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Rev. Liz Chaplin officiating. At Robert’s request, cremation has taken place.
Beloved wife of the late William Arthur Holt Cree (2001). Dear mother of David Cree (Helen) and Mary Anne Cree. Predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Anna Wilkinson (nee Turner). Dear sister-in-law of Marion Clark (the late Robert) and Nancy Sivak (the late Milan). Many loving nieces, nephews and extended family also survive.
The family would like to thank Diane Barry for her care and friendship.
Mary Jane was a lifelong resident of the Leamington area. She was a registered nurse who graduated from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto in 1945. She was a dedicated volunteer for much of her life, serving for 25 years as president of the Sun Parlor Home Auxiliary. She sang in St. John’s Anglican Church Choir and was a member of the Leamington Historical Society. Her family was justly proud when she was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for volunteerism in 2005.
Mary Jane was kind, caring and generous, a great cook and gracious hostess, with a benevolent heart. She lived life joyfully and with a sense of adventure. She truly was a class act and will be missed.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral Service to celebrate Mary Jane’s life held from the funeral home on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Liz Chaplin officiating. Interment Graceland Cemetery, Olinda.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Sun Parlor Home Auxiliary, Hospital for Sick Children or the M.S. Society.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
ing at least basic knowledge of computer sciences puts students ahead of the curve no matter what field they go into.
Students at the coding day learned that with a degree in computer sciences they can earn 40% more than students without a degree in Computer Science, and that they can apply these skills to any field – no field is untouched by computers, and many opportunities exist locally.
Students also learned about how they can apply these skills to fields like robotics, and how the Board-developed Gr. 10 Lego Robotics Science course can provide an early introduction to these concepts.
“The best part about hosting a workshop is seeing kids learning about Computer Science and Robotics and enjoying it,” says student leader Kris Dueck, who co-led the coding portion of the workshop alongside fellow co-op student Tyler Friesen. “I love passing along the excitement of coding and it has made me consider becoming a teacher. I had no idea that these courses even existed last year in grade 10, and in grade 11, after my first course, I can build a really nice computer game and have had so many opportunities through my Computer Science co-op position. Next year I’ll be building apps that I can put in an app store. I personally believe that Computer Science should be introduced earlier – but I’m glad I’ve had the chance to see it in high school because it has totally changed my career goals!”
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Special Olympics or the Diabetes Association.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Manuel Farias
Manuel Farias, 78 years, passed away with his family at his side on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
Beloved husband of Ivone. Dear father of Cesar and Gina Farias, Danny and Genevieve Farias. Loving grandfather of Spencer, Phoenix, Carissa, Mya and Sage. Dear brother of Selena Melo, Claudio Frias, Lourdes Sousa, Connie Resendes. Manuel will be missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank the staff of Franklin Gardens and Leamington Hospital for all of the care and patience shown to them.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Saturday, May 7, 2016.
Funeral Mass was held on Monday, May 9, 2016 at St. Joseph Church, 310 Sherk Street, Leamington. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House.
Online condolences and donations may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
V. Jean Wallis
V. Jean Wallis passed away peacefully at the John Noble Home, Brantford, on Monday, May 9, 2016 in her 98th year.
Jean, beloved wife of the late Orville Wallis. Loving mother of Barrie (Anne) Neal and Janice Ogilvie (Eric Pass). Much loved grandmother of Rob (Jen), Jeff (Amy), David (Andrea), Steven (Erin) and Karin (Teddy). Loved by great-grandchildren Simon, Oliver, Aidan, Caitlin, Danika, Kailey, Avery and Isabelle. Stepmother of Roger (Lois) Wallis. Predeceassed by her parents Stanley and Viola Upcott and her brothers Glen (Louise) and Peter (Betty).
Special thanks to the John Noble Home Staff and for the exceptional care Jean received at Brant Terrace. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Interment at Olinda Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations in Jean’s memory may be made to the John Noble Home, Resident Council or the Salvation Army. Arrangements entrusted to McCleister Funeral Home, 495 Park Rd. N., Brantford, 519-758-1553. www.mcleisterfuneralhome.ca
LDSS Gr. 11 student leader Carson Labute assists a female elementary school student in coding.
LSCU U13 boys Kick-Off Cup champs
By Justin Michaud
The Leamington SC United U13 Boys competed in the an-
nual Kick-Off Cup this past weekend, April 30-May 1, at the Vollmer Complex Soccer Fields in LaSalle.
The team opened up the tournament on Saturday with convincing wins versus Windsor Wheels (6-0), Croatia (2-0) and Caboto (7-0).
Finishing first overall in round robin play, LSCU gained an automatic bye to the semi-finals on Sunday.
A dryer Sunday noon game would have them play the Windsor Wheels in the first semi-final game. The boys started where they left off, routing the Wheels 8-0 then meeting their
toughest completion of the weekend, Croatia.
Leamington was firing on all cylinders scoring five goals and conceding their first goal of the tournament, winning 5-1 and taking the Kick-Off Cup bragging rights to start the 2016 season. The coaching staff had no shortage of goal scorers, having 12 of the 18 players chipping in for goals throughout the weekend.
The U13 Boys will compete in this year’s Ontario Cup which will be held in Windsor on July 15, 16 and 17.
The team is made up of players from Leamington, Kingsville, Ruthven, Essex, Cottam and Wheatley.
Lions’ Noah Santos reaches across the path of a Walkerville midfielder to steal the ball during the first half of a WECSSAA 2A
Peewees splits games
Leamington Lakers Peewee Travel team, sponsored by Harder’s Heating and Cooling, split a pair of games over the weekend.
Great Results for Gore Hill Gators at Cross-County Meet
County Bridge Results
In game 1 the Lakers jumped out to an early lead over Kingsville and captured a 17-3 victory. With 9 runs in the first 3 innings, the Lakers left no doubt about the eventual outcome.
A two-run triple by Brandon Friesen in the first inning, a sacrifice fly by Alex Jadischke and an RBI single by Jesse Teichroeb during the second inning fueled the Lakers offense early. Both Michael Neufeld and Thomas Jennings racked up two RBIs on three hits each for the Lakers.
Leamington went with 7 pitchers on the mound throughout the game and was led by Michael Vida who brought the heat against Kingsville, striking out three in his frame.
In the second game the Lakers were in tough with the Windsor Stars Major AAA team. The Lakers managed only 6 hits against the talented Windsor pitchers, led by Kanaan Gale who went 2 for 3 on the day.
The Lakers had some early game jitters and found themselves down 6-0 after 2 innings of play, but they eventually settled in and played the Stars to a 4-2 ball game over the final 5 innings, dropping the game 10-2.
Leamington Half Century Centre, May 2: 1st Derek Parry and Ron Martin, 2nd Jack Warmenhoven and Eileen Edwards, 3rd Nina Towle and Helen Preyde, 4th Al Morrison and Roy Trowell. Bridge games are played every Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome. Kingsville Bridge Club, May 4: 1st Marg Koeman and Vi Major, 2nd Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 3rd Pat DeNapoli and Frank Duransky, 4th Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.
LSCU U13 Boys opened the 2016 season by winning the Kick-Off Cup at a tournament in LaSalle. Team members, front row, left to right: Marcus Tannous, Brett Willis, Cameron Lussier, Sebastien Tofflemire, Jason Daraiche, Riley Andrade, Caleb Michaud, Adam Zylstra, Bryden Fizer, Alex Havinga, coach Justin Michaud. Back row: Coach Joe Rodrigues, Cole Market, Miguel Lazo, Noel Hodgson, Carson Mastronardi, Drake DaCosta, Carlos DaGloria, Bram Janssen, Charbel Nohra, coach Tony Omar.
Conner Bergen delivers a pitch in game action against Windsor Stars on Saturday.
At the area Cross-Country Meet at Lakeside Park, Gore Hill Gators demonstrated great results. The novice girls team placed first in their division and the novice boys team placed third overall. Further, Lily Steinhoff placed fourth overall in her division and Abbi Neufeld placed 10th overall. This is out of 113 participants! Members of the Gore Hill Public School cross-country team are, front row, left to right: Michael Segedin, Jovan Wilson, Joel Lazo, Barrett Enns, Allie Barnewall, Lily Steinhoff, Abbi Neufeld. Back row: Emily Garton, Mikaela Neufeld, Ardan Fischer, Ryan Klassen, Logan Williams, Aidan Brown, Kaylie Goodchild, Madison Demant, Emily Froese. (Submitted photo)
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Volunteers needed for Big Bike events
Volunteers are needed for the 2016 Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike events on May 30-June 4, June 9-10 and June 27-28.
Organizers of the Heart & Stroke Big Bike ride are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for Big Bike rides taking place in Essex County and Windsor. For more information on how you can register for this fun event, contact: Suzanne Cammalleri, Area Administrator, Heart & Stroke Foundation Windsor office, 519-254-4345.
Heart & Stroke Big Bike is one of the primary Community fundraising events for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Last year over 70,000 riders, in over 200 communities helped raise over $8 million for research. This is helping change the lives of not only heart disease and stroke patients, but all Canadians.
Daniel Warkentin of the Lions eyes the ball after popping it nearly straight up during a WECSSAA boys baseball game at Kinsmen Sports Field Wednesday, May 4. Warkentin was out on the play. Leamington couldn’t get its bats in action, as the team dropped a 4-0 decision to the Hawks. The Lions hosted General Amherst Friday, May 6, winning by a score of 12-2. The final regular season game brought the LDSS squad to Lajeunesse for a Monday, May 9 tilt, where the Lions won 13-3 for a 5-2 record. A playoff schedule was not available by press deadline.
1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer in sales brochure.
Remembering
his first car
Ken Habing and his wife Moyra live in Leamington. In 1961, Ken was 19 and living in Winnipeg when he saw a car displayed on a ramp at Winnipeg Motors, a GM dealership on Main Street. His brother-in-law worked there. The car was a blue-andwhite 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2-door hardtop with an all-white leather interior. It looked just like new.
With his dad co-signing, Ken became the proud owner for $1,400. The dealership gave Ken the name of the original owner and Ken talked to him on the phone. The car had never been driven in winter and had never been in an accident.
Under the hood was the famous Dodge Ram V8 with 270 cubic inches belting out 183 horsepower. The PowerFlite automatic transmission was operated by a small lever mounted on the dash to the right of the steering column. Small chrome fins adorned the top of the rear fenders. The wraparound windshield and whitewall tires added to the allure. The sales brochure proudly claims: “Eyes widen, hearts quicken, at this dream come true!” Ken told me his eyes widened when he saw the car but his heart quickened when he met Moyra, his future wife!
Soon after buying the car, Ken joined the Canadian Armed Forces. A friend in Saskatchewan with a young wife and child was about to return to Fredericton, N.B., where Ken was being posted at Gagetown. All four piled into the Dodge and with three licensed drivers, they drove non-stop and reached Fredericton 45 hours later. The Dodge with its big 120-inch wheelbase floated along as if on air.
Later on, Ken was driving his Royal Lancer down a main street in Fredericton with his service uniform on. A police officer pulled up alongside and, thinking Ken was a chauffeur, called out: “Who do you drive for?” Ken replied: “I drive for myself. This is my car!”
In September 1963, Ken was posted to Europe and sold his Royal Lancer to a fellow serviceman from Manitoba. If we ever find a blue-and-white ’55 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer in a barn somewhere, Ken says to check the left front fender. He slid on some ice and slammed into a post, denting the fender just ahead of the driver’s door. The dent was still there when he sold the car. If we find that dent on the car in the barn, we will have found Ken Habing’s first car! Stay tuned.
I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, P.O. Box 255, 25 John Street, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in my column receives a free autographed copy of my book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”
Several gaps to fill for Flyers
By Bryan Jessop
With the first step in building a roster for the 2016-17 season now complete, several variables remain for the Leamington Flyers. One thing, however, will be certain. The team will be younger.
The local Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League club held its annual Spring Mini Camp at Unico Arena Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8, where 80 rookie hopefuls began vying for a spot in next season’s line up. A mix of AAA players from across the county, current Junior C skaters and locals from the Southpoint Minor Hockey system were divided into four teams that played two officiated, full-length games each. The field of potential rookies was chosen from a list of about 140 applicants planning to attend the two-day camp.
Flyers head coach Tony Piroski estimates that roughly 30 of the weekend’s forwards, blueliners and goalies will be selected to attend the team’s main camp in August.
“I thought they looked good,” Piroski said of the Spring Camp’s participants. “The tempo was fast and the work ethic was good. It was a young group, but we’ll be a young team next season. (General manager) Kevin Hopper put together one of the better camps we’ve had in these past seven years.”
Although cards will not be available for players to sign until June, Piroski noted that verbal commitments to one extent or another have been made by about a dozen players who are focusing on attending late summer’s main camp. The two-week August session may also be attended by players who were unable to take part in this month’s mini camp.
“We had a lot of 16- and 17-year-olds out there and we’re interested to see how they’ll fare against the 18- to 20-yearolds,” Piroski added.
In his first year as the Flyers’ head coach, Piroski was assigned the task of replacing 17 players. This year, he ex-
Team Red’s Dallas Maurovic gets tied up with Team White’s Park Hammond (left) and Preston Corp during the Leamington Flyers’ annual Spring Camp Saturday, May 7 at Unico Arena. Team White won 4-3. The Flyers’ coaching staff is looking to replace as many as 18 players from last season’s roster.
pects to replace 18, including the 10 veterans who played 2015-16 as their final year of junior hockey. Last season’s 20-year-olds to be replaced include forwards Mitch Amante, Scott Emerson, Luke Sanko, Matthew Opblinger, Colin Moore and Aaron Langlois, defensemen Jacob McGhee, J.P. Grineau and David Storey and goaltender Michael Barrett. Led by Amante, these players scored 85 of the team’s 200 goals and accounted for 222 of 515 points.
Flyers from last season who are eligible to return but might not include rookie defenseman Mitchell Crevatin, whom Piroski expects to play in the OHL next season. Zak Parlette and Thomas Virban may take on educational commitments that would force their departure from the Flyers while Derek Elliott could be taking on a career in the area
of his home town Staffa, Ontario. Mark Manchurek is also unsure of whether or not he’ll be able to remain with the Flyers while Joe Urbanic won’t return due to a post secondary education he will take on in his home state of Michigan. Goaltender Tyler Wall has signed on with UMass Lowell and will almost certainly play at a higher level before starting with the university in 2017-18. Others expect to set their sights on local Junior C rosters for the chance to play an extra year as overages. Cale Phibbs and Scott Florence — both former Wheatley Sharks — will return to the Flyers for 2016-17.
“There are a lot of positions that are up in the air right now,” Piroski said. “We’ll be a young team, but we’ll be alright.”
The Flyers are also looking to replace goalie coach Branden Robitaille and have already been in contact with a few potential newcomers. All other members of the coaching staff will return for the upcoming season.
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• Salary to be negotiated depending on experience
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• This is a full time, permanent position
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may also assist with aspects of personal care.
Ideal candidates have education and experience in Developmental Services or a related field. A Developmental Service Worker diploma is a preferred qualification, as is First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certifications. Candidates are required to have a valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License. Computer literacy and a commitment to a respectful and person-centered approach are essential assets. A preferred asset also includes proficiency in speaking/reading French.
All persons may apply regardless of religion or any Human Rights Code protected grounds.
We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Applicants must apply ONLINE at:
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARNET LEIGH HORNICK, of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, Retired Teacher, Deceased.
All persons having claims against Garnet Leigh Hornick, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, Retired Teacher, who died on or about the 21st day of February, 2016 are notified to send to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of June, 2016, full particulars of their claims. After that date, the Estate Trustees will distribute the assets of the said deceased, having regard only to claims of which they shall then have notice.
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2016 Notice to Destroy Noxious 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, 16, and 23
THAT unless noxious weeds growing within their lands, within the Municipality of Leamington, are destroyed, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed. The cost for weed destruction will be charged against the land, in taxes, in the amount of $105.00 per hour per lot plus applicable taxes, as set out in the Act and By-Law 319-13.
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RE: 2016 GARBAGE COLLECTION CALENDAR
Yard Waste Brush Collection MAY 24TH, 2016 – CANCELLED RESCHEDULED – May 31ST, 2016
Attention Residents,
Windsor Disposal System has informed the Town of Kingsville that the Yard Waste and Brush Collection that was scheduled for Tuesday May 24th, 2016 has been cancelled and rescheduled.
The next collection day for yard waste and brush will be on TUESDAY May 31st, 2016
We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
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RE: Procedure By-law
Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will consider Procedure By-law 55-2016, being a By-law to Govern the Calling, Place and Proceedings of Council and Committees, at its Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 2021 Division Road North. Proposed By-law 55-2016 will repeal and replace the Town’s existing Procedure By-law 105-2011.
Interested persons may make comments at this Meeting or may send comments in writing to the Clerk at the below address. Comments sent to the Clerk must be received not later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Comments which are made at the meeting or in writing will become part of the public record which is available for anyone to view on the Town of Kingsville website.
DATED at Kingsville, Ontario this 2nd day of May, 2016.
Jennifer Astrologo, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9
A combination of the following pesticides will be used:
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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 1, 13, 16 and 23
THAT unless noxious weeds growing within their lands within the municipality of the Town of Kingsville are destroyed by May 24, 2016, 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.
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Cougars Bantam U14 team wins gold medal
The Ontario Basketball (OBA) tournament was hosted by Wilfred Laurier School in London on April 22-24.
The Leamington Cougars Bantam U14 boys team arrived Friday afternoon and were informed they had a win as the other team had forfeited.
Saturday morning the Cougars faced the Ottawa Shooting Stars. Eric Dominguez made the first basket and it was a 3 pointer. Great passes were made by the team to take the lead in the first quarter with a score of 18-9. Ottawa began to play aggressively in the second quarter but the Cougars maintained a 32-18 lead. The third quarter started strong as the Cougars worked their way through four team fouls and their lead was 41-35.
The fourth quarter was really exciting as Ottawa tied up the game. Justin Wiebe played hard, getting fouled and making his free throws and then a 3-pointer. Keenan Nabil got a couple of baskets back to back. The team won the game 51-48.
The Cougars’ second game of the day was against Peterborough
Power. Eric Dominguez again started the game with the first basket. The team battled hard and gained control, and was up by 3 points. The game went back and forth with both teams making 3 pointers and tying it up. In the third quarter, Peterborough’s aggressiveness costs them a few team fouls. Peterborough took a small lead but then fouled the Cougars. The referee called a technical foul. The Cougars made a basket but were still behind by 2 points. In last second of the game, Alex Castellano got the ball and made the 3 pointer to take the lead by 1 point. In the fourth quarter both teams played hard and several fouls were called on both teams. Lekan Mustapha got a foul but gained control of the ball and carried it down the court for a basket. The Cougars pulled through with a few more baskets and shut Peterborough down early in the quarter. The Cougars took the win 41-32 to advance to the championship game Sunday afternoon to play for the gold or silver.
Sunday afternoon the Cougars played the Markham Gators. They gained the lead right away with Eric Dominguez scoring the first and second baskets of the quarter. The Cougars maintained the lead, and then Ben Brimner scored 6 points at the end of the quarter to give them a score of 19-7.
Leo Cabrera, Justin Wiebe, Ben Brimner, Eric Dominguez and Noah White all scored baskets in the second quarter, giving the Cougars a big 37-23 lead.
In the third quarter the Cougars played strong. Micah Egglezos displayed great offense and defence to help out the team, and Markus Youssef got a basket. Ben Brimner played hard, getting 3 team fouls and a few more baskets to increase the lead 50-35.
In the final quarter, both teams played aggressively. The Cougars played hard and smart with all of the players giving it their all. Despite the Markham team closing the gap, the Cougars took the win with a score of 57-52 and won the gold medal.
The Leamington Cougars Bantam U14 boys basketball team won gold in OBA tournament play in London the weekend of Apr. 22-24.
Team members, in
front: Alex Castellano (left), Micah Egglezos. Back row, left to right: Coach George Egglezos, Eric Dominguez, Keenan Nabil, Lekan Musatpha, Leo Cabrera, Ben Brimner, Markus Youssef, Noah White, Justin Wiebe, coach Joe Yo ussef.
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