Leamington OPP are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Leamington early Saturday morning, May 2. At approximately 3:58 a.m. a lone male entered the 7-11 store located on Erie Street South with an undisclosed weapon and demanded cash. He fled the store on foot, running northbound on Erie Street.
The suspect is described as a white male with a medium build, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a black mask or face covering and a dark-coloured hooded sweatshirt pulled over his head. The sweatshirt did not have a logo on the front. He also wore light faded jeans, frayed at the bottom, with camel-coloured high tops or work boots. He is also possibly right handed.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258TIPS. All calls placed to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for cash rewards. Below is the security footage of the suspect.
ERCA unveils shorebird sign
By Bryan Jessop
Identifying certain species of shorebirds can be tricky, but thanks to new ‘sign’ language offered by the Essex Region Conservation Authority and the Ontario Field Ornithologists, it just got a little easier.
The two organizations partnered to create and mount a shorebird identification sign at the Hillman Marsh Shorebird Viewing Shelter, unveiled Friday, May 1 to coincide with the start of the region’s migratory bird-watching season. The eight-feet long by three-feet tall sign has been mounted inside the shelter on the wall behind the benches and identified 35 of the 37 shorebird species that have been seen at the site. Each type is identified with a colour photo, the bird’s common and scientific name, a description of its markings and stature, a map depicting where it can be found at different times of the year and a legend noting how common or rare it is to spot it in the Hillman Marsh/Point Pelee National Park region.
The sign’s unveiling was attended by several ERCA and OFO representatives including ERCA chairperson Ed Sleiman, general manager Richard Wyma, director of community outreach services Danielle Stuebing and OFA member Jean Iron, director Dave Milsom and Tourism WindsorEssex-Pelee Island CEO Gordon Orr. Pelee Wings Nature Store owner Mike Malone also attended, as did passerine banding station coordinator for Holiday Beach’s migration observatory Bob Hall-Brooks. Following the sign unveiling, Brooks brought along a couple banded and recaptured songbird species — a hermit thrush and brown-headed cow bird — for release back into the open air.
“We’re really excited about it,” Stuebing said of the new sign. “The birding community has really been advocating for it. Some shorebirds are difficult to identify and this points out the differences and identifying features that make a species special.”
Stuebing also expressed gratitude to the OFO for its expertise and financial support of the new sign. The remain-
der of funding came from ERCA, which also did the design work before the sign was created by graphic design artist Paul Santos.
“It’s great to be part of something that is accessible to all the public, not just expert birders,” Santos noted.
The sign is weatherproof and vandalism resistant, using several shorebird photos taken by Iron and other accomplished nature photographers. Other partners responsible for the creation of the sign — erected Thursday, Apr. 30 — include the Essex Region Conservation Foundation, Pelee Wings Nature Store and TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
The Hillman Marsh shorebird habitat, a managed wetland resource, was opened to the public in 2003 with its viewing shelter added in 2012. It has since become a popular bird-watching destination for visitors from across North America and the world. In honour of the second Saturday of May as International Migratory Bird Day, ERCA will launch the annual Hillman Shorebird and Songbird Celebration. The family event features live birds, a photography contest, kids’ crafts and tours. For more information, visit the website www.erca.org/birding.
From left to right, ERCA general manager Richard Wyma, ERCA chairperson Ed Sleiman, Ontario Field Ornithologist member Jean Iron, Pelee Wings owner Mike Malone, OFO director Dave Milson and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island CEO Gordon Orr reveal the new shorebirds identification sign at the Hillman Marsh Bird Viewing Shelter Friday, May 1.
Holiday Beach Migration Observatory passerine banding station coordinator Bob Hall-Brooks shows guests a recaptured and previously banded hermit thrush during the unveiling of the Hillman Marsh Bird Viewing Shelter.
(SUN Photos)
An inspirational visit
Two friends of ours headed home this past Saturday. It is always sad when people leave. A dimension of our day left with them but their gifts of time and expertise were left behind.
formation.
Mark and I went about our days as usual while they were here, giving them time to lap up all the calmness they could from this tranquil island. There is no rush to do much of anything in the Bahamas unless you really want to, especially if you are on vacation. Being able to simply enjoy great coffee, a book and a dip in the pool is essential.
Along with the yummy dark chocolate they brought as a gift, they came with the insight to enhance our lacklustre gardens and furniture. One of our visitors dug right in and proceeded to get dirty in the gardens around Peacock House. The trimming and pruning that everything received will now allow the plants a breath of fresh air. Towards the end of the week, Mother Nature gifted our friends and us with downpours of rain. We all flourished.
After coats of Varathane and some wax to deepen the knobs, my dresser was island worthy! The next day the girls and I went on a search and rescue for all the other discarded furniture that now had hope. Even more than hope, they will add a sense of history and character.
My first project on my own was an old vintage washbasin. Both sides originally held a wooden towel bar but one had been broken off. Mark made a template and recreated a new one, then I took what I’d learned and added a little ‘Shugar’ and lots of ‘Shannon chic’ to it. My plans are to use the finished product as extra counter space in our kitchen until the island is made.
Our friend Shugar, her Bahamian name, put her ‘sweet coating’ on some furniture that was stored here and there. While in Lauderdale, she encouraged me to choose three different flat-paint colours to work with, as well as some new brushes, sandpaper blocks and paint tints for accents. With a raw wood dresser in our own bedroom in mind, I chose grey, robin’s egg blue, terra cotta, antique white and lemon. When back on the island we carried this piece of furniture, plus the four drawers, over to the hanger so she could work without getting drenched by the rain. After very little prepping, she put two layers of grey paint on the main structure, and then lit up the rest by painting each drawer a different one of the colours. Who could imagine such a change? It was unbelievable!
The next project on Mark’s and my agenda is our downtown cottage restoration. We have chosen one that needs the least repair to begin with. A coat of paint, new flooring, tile on the kitchen counter top and some fresh new appliances should do it. I have my eyes on the old dumpy furniture and envision great things. Hopefully, it will all come to fruition and I can share the ‘before and after’ with you.
When Mark returned from home he brought the Spring Food & Drink magazine back for me. Last week as I read the section on Wild Things I missed the fresh new greens in our surrounding woodland. I envisioned heading out for a walk to forage for some wild leeks, ginger and fiddleheads.
Shugar taught me how to use sandpaper to rough up the edges and give the piece a roughed up, chic look as she carefully caressed the surface looking for imperfections or perfection. Excitement mounted as we watched the trans-
Picking a wine to go with dessert
This week I feel better. The weather has cooled, the sun is shining and I have lots of new projects to tackle, thanks to our friends. Their visit was as fresh as the crocuses that sprout and the daffodils that greet me every spring. I am thankful!
Spring at Shorebird & Songbird Celebration at Hillman Marsh
Please submit wine-related questions for publication and I will also share my experiences with local wines. You can reach me at grapeaspirations@gmail.com and on Twitter at @gr8grapz.
This month’s question comes from Keith in Kingston: I always have trouble picking a wine to go with dessert… any tips?
Let’s Wine Together
Amateurs and experts alike can soak in the sights and sounds of the spring migration at the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s annual Shorebird & Songbird Celebration, to be hosted May 9-10 at the Hillman Marsh Conservation Area.
The astonishing journey of many of these spring migrants begins as far away as Central and South America to nesting grounds as far northward as the Eastern Canadian Arctic. The migration peaks in mid-May, with thousands of birds making their annual pit stop in this area.
Keith, wine and dessert are actually a very easy pair to pull off. The one guideline is that the wine should be at least as sweet as the dessert. Aside from that, the vineyard’s the limit.
Thinking chocolate cake? Believe it or not, try it with a rich Cabernet Sauvignon or a shiraz/syrah. You read correctly… the fruit, spicy notes, and tannins in these well-known red wines are a wonderful complement to rich milk or dark chocolate. Want something sweeter? No problem – reach for a wonderful red cabernet ice wine.
Thinking Dutch apple pie? If it’s straight-up and not too creamy, reach for an off-dry sparkling wine, a Gewurztraminer (its spicy notes will provide a nice counterpoint for the apples) or a Vidal ice wine. If it’s ooey-gooey creamy like my grandmother’s, reach for a late harvest Riesling, or a wonderfully refreshing off-dry Chardonnay Musqué. Down home fresh berries? Let your palate be your guide. Depending on what’s in your bowl, your glass can showcase just about anything from a Vidal, Riesling or Chardonnay all the way to a Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon or Sparkling Rosé.
If you’re using wine when poaching or baking fruit, serve the dessert with whatever wine you used to poach or bake. This applies to anything you cook up, not just dessert.
If you’re feeling adventurous, try creating your own after-dinner cocktail by mixing wine (maybe what you served for dinner, if there’s any left) with brandy or sherry to finish off a great evening.
Experiment and let your senses guide you, and don’t overlook the option of serving a dessert wine all by itself… it is, after all, dessert in a glass.
The programs include: a birding for beginners workshop with Bob Pettit from event partner Holiday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO), a shorebird walk and talk with Jean Iron of Ontario Field Ornithologists, a nature and bird photography 101 session with an expert from Henry’s Windsor, and a fun and unique flat bird hike for families.
Kids can enjoy a special Mother’s Day bird craft or get their heart pumping with a ‘walk like a shorebird’ activity.
Attendees can also get up close to some beautiful songbirds with HBMO as they conduct their bird banding operations, with a chance to support the Observatory with bird ‘adoptions’.
New this year, the University of Guelph’s Wild Ontario team will be at Hillman Marsh on Sunday, May 10 They will offer an interactive display with their crew of live birds. They will explain their work and those in attendance will get face-to-face time with their roster of raptors.
An entry fee will apply during the weekend celebration.
Also in May, the Ontario Field Ornithologists will host Shorebird Nights at Hillman Marsh on May 7, 9, 10, 14 and 16 starting at 4:30 p.m. This is a great way to learn more about shorebird identification tips.
Henry’s School of Imaging is also hosting a half-day photography workshop with one of Canada’s most renowned and widely-published wildlife photographers, Chris Dodds, on May 7.
CARMEN DANNER
Students help prepare community garden
Students from Leamington District Secondary School volunteered at the ACCESS Community Garden in Kingsville as part of the United Way Centraide of Windsor-Essex County’s Change The World event. Steve Green, Alissa McRae and all of the LDSS students did amazing work preparing the garden for the 2015 growing season.
Wind turbine support solicited
Representatives of EDF EN Canada were present at the Monday, April 27 Council meeting as a delegation to try and drum up support for a proposed wind turbine energy project proposed for the former Romney Township and eastern Leamington (former Mersea Township).
While Leamington Municipal Council has voiced its opposition to wind turbine development in Lake Erie, it granted the company permission to make its pitch due to local supporters of the project.
Mark Gallagher, the senior developer of EDF EN Canada, spoke briefly to Council. Active in 18 countries around the world, the company operates and maintains over 10,000 megawatts of alternative energy projects. He described the competitive process for energy projects currently being used. September 1st is the deadline for the first bidding competition. Part of the bidding process requires the support of the local Municipal Council. The proposal will cover about 9,000 acres of land and include 25 to 40 wind turbines. Before anything being built, years of studies and public consultation would be needed, so the target for the start-up is not until late 2019.
Mr. Gallagher presented a study that helped Leamington Council visualize the economic impact their support could generate. He made it clear that Council support was for the bid application; there would still be 2 to 3 years of studies, public meetings and construction.
Councillor Larry Verbeke asked what would happen after 25 years when the useful life of the turbines is over. Mr. Gallagher answered that the company would decommission the turbines, return the land to its state before development.
Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald asked what the trend is in the company’s European operations. Mr. Gallagher said that the trend today is to sea-based turbines due to a shortage of land, and new, more efficient turbines are being developed to exploit areas that were formerly unusable.
Councillor John Hammond indicated that during campaigning he had heard a lot of negative comments about turbines. Mayor John Paterson asked Mr. Gallagher how many farmers who have signed up actually live on the land that will host the turbines. He also indicated that there is an environmental impact to the construction of a turbine, so it isn’t totally ‘green’. Mr. Gallagher responded that the carbon ‘pay-back’ time is only about six months, making it one of the truest green generation method.
Two supporters of the project, Tim McIntosh and Victor Thiessen, were in Council chambers to address Council. Mr. McIntosh simply stated that he believes that the method is good: it has a small footprint (environmentally).
Mr. Thiessen indicated that his greenhouses are big users of energy, and energy is needed. So long as people have the energy they want, few think about where it comes from. He believes this source is a good one.
Mayor Paterson indicated bluntly that he, personally, is not supportive of wind turbines: he feels they are visual pollution and a blight. Immediately afterwards, Deputy-Mayor MacDonald raised the question of whether or not it is time to go to the people again and hold a public meeting to seek input.
The matter was referred to administration so they could organize recommended next steps, which appeared to satisfy everyone.
Council looks at filling vacant Council seat with sixth place finisher
No by-election needed
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
At the Monday night, May 4 meeting, Municipal Council received the anticipated report informing them of the need to declare Rick Atkin’s seat vacant.
The report also informed them of their option of holding an election (at an anticipated expense of $48,000) or of appointing someone to fill the vacancy. If the vacancy is filled by appointment the Municipal Council has the option of nominating a candidate from the former election, or requesting letters of interest and selecting someone from that group.
Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald expressed a view that reflected the consensus of Council that a by-election is not warranted less than nine months after the last election, and that Council should appoint the person who garnered the next greatest number of votes.
Before voting on that, Mayor John Paterson indicated that he felt it would be appropriate to approach that individual to see if there is still interest on the part of the individual to serve, so the idea was worded to indicate that approach.
The person the mayor will approach is Bill Dunn who received 2104 votes in the 2014 election. Next after him was former fire chief Bob Bradt at 1990 votes. The sitting members of council received 3594 votes (Jacobs), 3219 votes (Verbeke), 2975 votes (Wilkinson) and 2357 votes (Hammond). The Deputy-Mayor was acclaimed and the Mayor got over 5,000 votes.
birthing
A Public Meeting to release the report to the Erie St. Clair LHIN Board and the community was held last night, Tuesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the Roma Club.
The Expert Panel has recommended that birthing services should continue at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
The Erie St. Clair Local Health Network has released the Expert Panel’s report (available at http:// www.eriestclairlhin. on.ca).
Because of the timing of this meeting (after press time), be sure to watch our website at www.southpointsun.ca for the updated story.
Communities in Bloom preparing for 2015 campaign
By Catherine Riediger
The Leamington Communities in Bloom (CiB) committee chaired by Charlie Wright under the umbrella of the Leamington Horticultural Society is preparing for the 2015 campaign. To date, committee members are: Eileen Wonnick, Secretary and Floral Displays & Landscape Chair; Greg Rice, Tidiness & Environmental Chair; Bill Sherk, Urban Forestry Chair; David Foster, Heritage Conservation Chair; Catherine Riediger, Treasurer and Profile Book Editor; Kathryn Brooker, Susan Ross, Susan Edwards, Edna McLellan, Marion Liebsch, Jackie King, Erna Wright and Peter Scorrar. Communities in Bloom is a non-profit Canadian organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement. The program includes hundreds of communities across the country. The participating communities are evaluated either provincially, nationally or internationally by trained volunteer professionals on the accomplishments of their entire community under the four sub-categories of municipal, residential, corporate and institutional sectors, and citizens which are under six key categories: Tidiness, Environmental Awareness, Heritage Conservation, Urban Forestry, Landscape and Floral Displays.
In 2014 Leamington participated at the provincial level and won the highest honour of Five Blooms for the population category as well as an award for Floral Displays. Leamington is participating once again at the provincial level with the goal to maintain the Five Bloom level.
To start this year’s campaign, the Municipality and the Leamington Horticultural Society have adopted the “Big” Series Pink Begonia (Begonia x benariensis) as Leaming-
ton’s “Flower of the Year”. Leamington’s motto for 2015 is “Beautification of Leamington” which compliments CiB’s mandate of “People, Plants and Pride… Growing Together” and enhancing green spaces in community settings.
Citizens, businesses, groups and organizations are encouraged to plant pink begonias in their front gardens, planters, window boxes, hanging baskets, etc. to demonstrate to the judges who will be touring Leamington the weekend of July 25-26 that everyone is mobilized and working together.
Participants can benefit from CiB through municipal and community initiatives and programs as well as being proud of their efforts regarding environmental concerns which provide real and meaningful environmental solutions that benefit all of society.
The Profile Book documents the Municipality of Leamington under the six key categories and four sub-categories and it is an opportunity to bring awareness and attention to the great things Leamington has to offer and what is going on in the community.
If you are interested in taking part in the program or have information regarding activities in Leamington, contact Charlie Wright, 519-324-5412. You can also check out CiB and review the 2014 Profile Book at www.communitiesinbloom-leamington.ca
The Communities in Bloom program is a great opportunity to showcase Leamington at its best and to make Leamington a better place to live, to work and to visit.
Prescription Drug Drop-Off
Day this Saturday
Drop off your unused or unwanted meds
Prescription Drug Drop-off Day is an important public safety initiative to encourage residents to dispose of old and unused prescription medication in a secure and environmentally-friendly manner.
Saturday, May 9 is Prescription Drop-Off Day. Collection locations will be set up across the province where people can dispose of their outdated, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Locally, a collection location will be set up at the Leamington OPP Detachment, 7 Clark St. W., Leamington, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Drop-offs can be done anonymously without even having to get out of the vehicle.
The Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA) prohibits anyone from possessing oxycodone or any other prescribed medication without a prescription. It is a criminal offence to offer or sell a prescribed medication to another person. Purchasing another person’s prescribed drugs is also illegal. Prescription drug misuse is the use of prescription drugs for non-medical purposes. Common prescription drugs being misused are opioid pain relievers (such as oxycodone), anti-depressants and stimulants.
Recent studies indicate 24 per cent of teens reported misusing prescription medications at least once within the previous year. Most of the teens took the medication from their family home.
Community shows support at benefit brunch
A Benefit Brunch was recently held at Mersea United Church for the family of Lainie Sallmen. Lainie was part of the Mersea family going back to her days as a young girl in Sunday School and she will always be loved and remembered by the community. Lainie was diagnosed with cancer in 2008 and fought hard against a grim prognosis. She died on March 18, 2015.
Mersea United held benefits for Lainie in the past to help with the costs of her cancer treatments. On Sunday, April 19, Mersea congregation flipped pancakes and served up brunch to raise money for Lainie’s family. The brunch was supported by Wheatley, Leamington and Comber residents. Donations of $2,840 will go to a trust fund for Lainie’s children.
Mersea is accepting donations until May 15 at: Mersea United Church (Sallmen Benefit), P.O. Box 652, Wheatley, ON, N0P 2P0. Please mark your cheque: Sallmen Benefit.
Saturday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. Pre-Concert Talk at 6:30 p.m.
Leamington United Mennonite Church
Robert Franz, Conductor Lillian Scheirich, Violin
Piston - Divertimento
Mozart - Violin Concerto no. 2 in D Mozart - Symphony no. 40
Experience one of Mozart’s most loved works live in Leamington—alongside his moving Violin Concerto no. 2.
Tickets $30 and $35 At the door or in advance at 519-973-1238, ex. 2 and at windsorsymphony.ca
The Municipality of Leamington and the Leamington Horticultural Society have adopted the “Big” Series Pink Begonia (Begonia x benariensis) as Leamington’s “Flower of the Year”.
Passport clinic May 20
Six passport clinics are being offered again this year by Chatham-Kent Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren.
A clinic is scheduled for Leamington on Wednesday, May 20 at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex gym, 249 Sherk St., between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The cost of an adult 5-year passport is $120, while the 10-year option is $160. Children’s passports up to age 15 are $5. Payment can be made either by major credit card or certified cheque or money order payable to the Receiver General for Canada.
Participants can pick up the new applications upon arrival at the clinic or in advance at any post office. Volunteers will be on hand to assist those needing help in completing their application and to ensure the application is fully completed before mailing.
A photographer will be at the clinic to take passport photos and copying is available for any documents to be submitted. Passport photos cost $18 (including tax), payable in cash.
Please note that passports are NOT issued at these clinics. The Member of Parliament’s office provides mailing during the week following the clinic. This allows participants several days to complete requirements if needed.
Any questions should be directed to Dave Van Kesteren’s office in Chatham at 519-358-7555.
New book tells story of Mennonites who fled Russia for Canada
By Sheila McBrayne
Like most family tree projects, Barb Tiessen’s curiosity about her Russian Mennonite ancestors turned into much more of a labour of love and a self-published book entitled “The Schoenfeld Russlaender: A Mennonite Family’s History.”
During the Russian Revolution many wealthy Mennnonites were left with nothing. They had everything taken away from them. From 1923 to 1929 approximately 20,000 Mennonites fled Russia and went to Canada to start over. Tiessen’s grandparents (on both sides) came to Canada in 1925 on the same boat with nothing - less than nothing - they came with a debt to pay. Like many in the area, her grandparents sharecropped and worked at a local brick factory. They were eventually able to purchase land and begin to rebuild their lives. “They worked. They had big families and everyone worked. And they were frugal. Each generation was better than the last,” said Tiessen of her ancestors. Her mother’s parents were Jacob Mathies and Elizabeth Warkentin Mathies and her father’s parents were Nicolai Tiessen and Justina Rempel Tiessen.
She was one of five children born to Jack Tiessen and Hazel Mathies Tiessen. “We all worked on the farm and worked hard. We knew if that wasn’t what we wanted to do, that education was important,” said Tiessen who recently retired from a successful career in nursing and hospital administration.
“My mom read the book and said, ‘I remember when you were a teenager, you weren’t proud to be Mennonite. Now I see you are proud.’ And I am proud,” said Tiessen.
Tiessen is holding a book signing on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Mennonite Heritage Centre at 31 Pickwick Drive, Leamington. Books will be available for sale.
The Schoenfeld Russlaender Book Summary
Prussian Mennonite pioneers who settled southern Russia at the invitation of Catherine the Great in the early 19th Century came for religious freedom and for land. One hundred years later, at the fall of Tsarist Russia, these Russian Mennonites had become wealthy landowners, some of whom valued their land and possessions more than they did their religious beliefs.
Schoenfeld, a Mennonite region of south Russia, was known for its concentration of wealth spread across a small number of estates whose Mennonite owners possessed huge acreages of land. Their lifestyles and material possessions were the envy of many. All their wealth and privilege was shattered during the Russian Revolution and subsequent civil war. Schoenfeld was wiped off the map, and its residents, fleeing for their lives, became refugees in the larger Mennonite Colonies. In 1925 the author’s penniless refugee grandparents immigrated to Canada to build new lives in a strange land. They were part of some 20,000 Russian Mennonites, known as Russlaender, who left Russia for Canada between 1923 and 1929.
The Schoenfeld Russlaender is a story of Mennonite lives lived in Russia. Their history is dotted with tragedies and triumphs, despair and hope, kindness, cruelty, wealth, poverty, and noble conduct contrasted with shameful behavior. Above all, it is a story of courage, faith and perseverance.
Barbara Tiessen
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Aquarius, close friends will keep you pretty busy over the next few days, but you can handle it. Let off steam with a few different fun activities when time allows.
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Use caution when making decisions this week, Pisces. You can be prone to impulsive behavior, and you don't want to find yourself in trouble.
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Migratory birding season begins at Point Pelee
By Bryan Jessop
Humans and birds alike are once again arriving in the Leamington area after embarking upon lengthy journeys.
Point Pelee National Park officially began welcoming migratory birds and droves of birding enthusiasts with the annual Festival of Birds, beginning this year on Friday, May 1. The 18-day event features several birding hikes at $15 per person, organized by Friends of Point Pelee and supported by Quest Nature Tours and Tropical Birding Tours. Visitors are also being introduced to several workshops, identification sessions, photography equipment dispays and tips, wildflower hikes and several other events.
Festival of Birds began more than 30 years ago as a simple coffee service offered by Friends of Point Pelee to bird-watching guests. Over the past 15 to 20 years, it has evolved into its current-day itinerary of hikes, tours, Lunch and Learn sessions, photography lessons and a handful of related gatherings taking place outside the national park. By the time the Festival began on May 1, Point Pelee staff noted a higher-than-average number of hiking registrations in comparison to recent years. This year, visitors are making the trip from England, Australia, Japan and from across Canada and the United States. About 38,000 birders made the trip through last year’s Festival of Birds, a number that crept over 40,000 by the end of May.
An estimate of nearly $15 million is injected into the local economy by bird watchers converging upon the Leamington area each year.
“Local businesses really benefit from the increased park traffic,” noted Parks Canada acting visitor experience manager Monique Oltrop. “They’re shopping at local stores, staying at local accommodations and eating at local restaurants.”
This year’s event is being arranged as a partnership between Point Pelee, the Municipality of Leamington, the Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island. Together, these organizations have introduced new features to the Festival of Birds, including lamp post signage being erected in urban Leamington. Through grant funding, TWEPI has instigated a program dubbed the Birder Ready Workshop to help local businesses learn about and adapt to the needs and expectations of visiting birders.
Although most hikes and gatherings were based at the park’s Visitor Centre, others took place at the DeLaurier Homestead, Northwest Beach and offsite Essex Region Conservation Authority site Hillman Marsh. The latter includes the Shore and Songbird Celebration May 9-10 while the 14th Annual Spring Song will take place on Pelee Island May 8-10 and the Optics Expo will be hosted by Pelee Wings Nature Store May 9-10. Visit www.erca.org, www. peleeislandmuseum.ca and www.peleewings.ca respectively for more information.
Although bird watching has been identified as one of the fastest-growing pastimes among Baby Boomers, Oltrop noted that the Festival of Birds has been attracting a much broader audience.
“We’re seeing a very wide demographic here,” she explained. “Visitors are local, international and we get younger people visiting too.”
Another new attraction to the festival brought Lake Watch Hikes to the park’s shores May 2 and 3, presented by the authors of The Peterson Sea Watching Guide. Nikon Canada ambassador Tony Beck leads May 9-10 hikes while offering photography and equipment advice for both still and action shots.
Unusual sightings so far this year have included a Pileated Woodpecker in April, the fourth –ever recording of the species appearing in Point Pelee. One of less than half a dozen Kentucky Warblers — a species that normally overshoots the Point with less than half a dozen exceptions each year — also been spotted.
Elsewhere, a tri-coloured heron has been seen in the Sturgeon Creek area while the other side of the lake has been the landing site for 15 American Avocets.
“What’s great about Point Pelee are the opportunities for people who are still learning,” said park acting promotions officer and res-
ident bird expert Sarah Rupert. “Hikes that show how to identify different species are a great way to learn the basics for people who are just starting out.”
Depending on weather trends, Point Pelee’s Festival of Birds can bring between 200 and 250 different species of birds. A visit from a scissor-tail flycatcher in May of last year brought the park’s total species list up to 340. With active storm fronts, varieties that prefer climates to the southwest and wouldn’t normally approach the Pelee area are sometimes pushed off course. At the same time, the lake tempers the park’s climate and slows the seasonal growth of leaves that at the same time obstruct views of visiting birds as close as urban Leamington.
Returning after a recent premier, the 100 Species Chal-
lenge is again open to visitors. Those who spot 100 different bird species during the Festival will receive a special commemorative pin to mark the achievement. In opportune conditions, 100 species can be seen in a single day.
For more information including a complete schedule for this year’s Festival of Birds, visit the website www.festivalofbirds.ca or call 519-3266173.
Visitors to Point Pelee National Park take a stroll down the Marsh Boardwalk during opening day of Festival of Birds Friday, May 1. The annual event — expected to attract about 40,000 human visitors this year — runs until May 18.
(More photos on page 8) A Hermit Thrush makes an appearance during the 2015 Festival of Birds.
Junco rests on the trunk of a fallen tree at
Pelee National Park during the opening day of Festival of Birds.
A common grackle, one of Point Pelee’s most common bird species.
MS Walk raises $42,000!
By Pat Bailey
It was a picture perfect day for a walk or a run on Sunday, May 3 in Leamington. Over 150 walkers and runners turned out to lend their support to the Mandarin MS Walk, not only meeting its goal of $29,000, but crushing it by raising about $42,000. Jack Brush, committee chair, was thrilled with the results and overwhelmed by the community support, especially that of major supporter Mastronardi Produce. Brush said about 50 per cent of the funds raised will stay with the local chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada while the remainder will go to the regional chapter in London. He said the money will be used for local services and equipment for those suffering from what is believed to be an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. He estimated there are about 800 people living with the disease in Essex County. Above, the group prepares to set out on the 5k route.
Liam Alice, 12, was the first to complete the 5k course in the Mandarin MS Walk on Sunday at the complex in Leamington. He was followed closely by his parents, Cheryl and Aaron and his dog.
Mark and Cristiano Figueiredo pose for a picture before heading out on the 5k Mandarin Walk for MS on Sunday at the complex. Cristiano was armed with his handheld game to accompany him on the walk.
BANK THEATRE NOTES
10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434
LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805
Sunday, May 10 at 3:00 p.m.MOTHER’S DAY - Bring your mother to an afternoon performance of “THE LIGHT OF EASTERN ENSEMBLE” featuring guest soloist, Tracey Atin. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door at 2:30 for the 3:00 p.m. performance.
Songwriters In The Round – Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. There is a wealth of songwriting talent in the area. The Regional Writer’s Group of the Songwriters Association of Canada meet monthly to share songs and tips on songwriting. They are sharing their original songs. This is a “Pass the Hat” event.
Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. - AN EVENING OF ARTSEMOTIONAL BAGGAGE is the Leamington District Secondary School Players’ entry for the Sears Drama Festival. Besides viewing this interesting play, you will be entertained by the band and choir as well. Please support our youth. Tickets at the door. Adults $10. Students $5.
Friday, May 22 - The Last Friday Coffee House with Dale Butler hosting. 7:00 p.m.
The Kingsville Folk Festival and The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place Present ANNIE & ROD CAPPS
Saturday, May 23
These two have done it all; from rock to musical theatre and while they continue to draw from a wide range of genres and influences, what comes out is a hybrid sound all their own. The following has been written about their CD, “My Blue Garden.” “With ‘My Blue Garden’, Annie and Rod Caps have proven themselves to be master gardeners in the area of Contemporary folk. All of the songs on the album are stand-outs.” -Lilli Kuzma. Tickets $20. Phone 519-997-7777 for tickets. Tickets are also available at Counter Effects, 2 Iroquois Rd., Leamington. They are also available at the door one half hour before the show begins.
The Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre and the Leamington Arts Centre present: Event No. 1 “Imagining Angels”
Thursday, May 28, 7:00 p.m. at Leamington Arts Centre, 72 Talbot Street W. “Imagining Angels” is a documentary film about the making of the opera, “Pat & Emilia,” produced by Pat Jeflyn and Kim Kristy. It is a beautiful tribute to Windsor photographer, Pat Sturn, and Windsor opera singer, Emilia Cundari. It is also the perfect introduction to Event No. 2, the actual opera, “Pat and Emilia” which will be performed Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church. Event No. 1 - General admission $10 at the door. Call 519326-2711 for more information.
Event No. 2 - Adult - $25; student - $10 at the door. Tickets available at Thomson Guardian Drugs. Call 519-839- 4347 for more information.
THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon - Postponed
SUMMER CAMPS AT THE BANK THEATRE
DRAMA CAMP- July 6 to July 17. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ages 5 - 13. Family rates are available. For more information: melinda.lewsaw@publicboard.ca.
DANCE AND DRUM CAMP - July 20 to July 24. Mornings only from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ages 8 - 10 and 1113. The talented Morgan Malott will be the dance instructor (hiphop) and Janice Founk, who started a very successful drumming club at the school where she taught, has graciously agreed to be our drumming instructor. For more information: 519-8394347.
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1965 Pontiac Parisienne with same owner since 1968!
THURSDAY, MAY 7 - Sun Parlor
Home Auxiliary Bake Sale, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Raffle draw, refreshments in Garden View Café. Proceeds will support new Mobility Bus Campaign.
SATURDAY, MAY 9 - Family Knit/Looming Club will meet 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Leamington Library, 1 John St. This is a family knitting club open to the public that teaches kids to make baby hats for donation to hospitals. All skill levels welcome. Parents and grandparents welcome to join in to learn to knit a hat too.
SATURDAY, MAY 9 - Leamington Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Perennials, annuals, trees and shrubs, Trash & Treasures table, refreshments. More info: 519-3250769.
SATURDAY, MAY 9 - Kingsville Horticultural Society Plant Sale, from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m., Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315, Queen St. S., Kingsville. Perennial, herbs, shrubs, ground cover, also some annuals, vines, trees, native plants.
MONDAY, MAY 11 - 7 pm - Essex County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society presents "Newspapers in Family History Research" . Join us to hear Veronique Mandal, Head of Journalism at St. Clair College, speak about the value of newspa-
pers in genealogy and family history research. Everyone welcome! Visit http://www.ogs.on.ca/essex to learn more about the group. Windsor Public Library, lower level, 850 Ouellette Ave., Windsor.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 - Merlin U.C.W. Muffin Party & Bake Sale, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Merlin United Church. Bake table featuring rhubarb. Everyone welcome.
FRIDAY, MAY 15 - UMEI Grade 8 Shadow Day, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Gr. 8s are invited to shadow current UMEI students to observe classes in action, meet teachers and other students, and get an idea of what life will be like at UMEI. Lunch provided. Parents welcome to come for a tour and more information anytime between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. RSVP to 519-326-7448 or office@umei.ca.
SATURDAY, MAY 16 - Everything Sale, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon at St. John's Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Plants, baking, rummage, books - everything! TUESDAY, MAY 19 - LEGO CLUBCalling all master builders! Kids from JK - Grade 5 (and parents too!) come to the Leamington Library for our monthly Lego Club. Join us for an hour of creative building, challenges and sharing some tips and tricks. Program is free and Lego for building is provided. Register online or at the library.
Terry White of Beamsville, ON, writes: “Hi, Bill: In 1965 I fell in love with the 1965 Pontiac GTO. I graduated with a Grade 12 diploma in Auto Mechanics and started my apprenticeship. By 1968, I was spending my extra money on tools and my future wife Liz of the next 43 years starting in 1972.
“Then Uncle Dave, who dealt with York Street Hardware in Hamilton, said he found a 1965 Pontiac GTO for sale for $1500. We went to York Hardware and saw a burgundy 2-door hardtop with 28,000 miles, bucket seats, black vinyl roof, and 327 4-barrel. But it wasn’t a GTO. It was a 1965 Pontiac Parisienne Custom Sport and I fell in love with it. My uncle had already pre-negotiated the price down from $2500. I bought it and drove it with pride for the next 12 years.
“We enjoyed cruising from the Millionaire on Queenston Road to hanging out at the Bear Alignment lot across from Delta High. In ’72, it became the wedding car for myself and a lot of buddies during the ’70s. By 1979 (last licensed sticker) and three kids later, it was time for a more suitable family car.
“I did some engine work and body work to keep it as a second car for back and forth to work at Dofasco. The restoration spanned 31 years with the car much of that time in a garage in Caistor Centre and 3 years at Pankhurst Restorations in Hamilton.
“The engine with original block is upgraded with a ¾ race street cam, 300 hp Corvette double hump heads, Aluminum High-rise Edelbrock Manifold with a 650 Holley and Hooker Headers. A 5-blade Flex fan and trans cooler were added. The original rad and shroud are still in place. The 2-speed Powerglide has been replaced with a 350 Turbo with shift kit. The car is raised about 2” on Pontiac Wagon coil springs, with spring over Monroe shocks, coil lift spacers in the rear, and 15” Superior Alloy-type wheels.
“The master cylinder has been changed from single action to dual with a proportional valve added with help from John Stuart of Stoney Creek. The interior is basically origi-
nal with new carpet and roof liner, along with bucket seat repair by Interiors by John in Grimsby. John also installed the vinyl landau roof.
THURSDAY, MAY 21 - Dads Matter Workshop, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Kingsville Public School, 36 Water St. Speaker: James Cowper. Topic: "Social media and your children, what you need to know". No cost to attend. To register or for more info contact Connections Early Years Family Centre at 519-252-9696 or info@smflc.ca.
SATURDAY, MAY 23 - Bake Sale & BBQ, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda, 2953 Olinda Sideroad at County Rd. 5. Baked goods and misc. food items.
SATURDAY, MAY 23 - The Ontario Purple Martin Assoc. meets at 9:00 a.m., at the home of Maryanne Knapp, 3450 N. Malden Rd., RR#2, Essex. All are welcome to come out and see what is happening with Purple Martins. Bring a lawn lawn chairs. Info: Paul at 519-738-3476.
SUNDAY, MAY 24 - Spring Gospel Concert & Sing-a-long, 2:003:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Presented by gospel group Connection (Brad, Brian and Lynn Bailey, Dale Butler, John Moran, Kim Sykes, Charlene Wilkinson, Janis Willan). Free will offering will benefit ABWE Mission in Togo African and FBC Sunday School. For more info call Brad or Lynn at 519-326-4825. Everyone welcome!
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“I could write a book about the past 48 years it has been driven, pushed, towed, and driven again around southern Ontario and the Golden Horseshoe!”
I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON, N8H 3W2.
Terry and son Kris stripping paint off the car in 1983.
Father and son again in 2012 with their 1965 Parisienne.
Students Learn About Maple Syrup
Last week, FSL students at Gore Hill participated in a presentation about Maple Syrup. Daniel and Kim Choquette, local maple sugar farmers, explained to students the process involved in collecting sap from a variety of local maple trees and then making maple syrup from this sap. The students then learned the art of making “crepes” and were able to sample crepes with the Choquette’s maple syrup. Grade 6 student Noah Garton demonstrates the art of “crepe-flipping” as was demonstrated to him by Daniel Choquette.
Economic development update
Jeanine Lassaline-Berglund, Leamington’s Economic Development Officer, made a presentation to Leamington Council at the meeting on Apr. 27 to provide them with a glimpse of her activities and the priorities of her work since she was hired seven months ago.
She revealed that she has done 58 outreach visits to local businesses, and as a consequence she has had 76 follow-up contacts. Of those 58 businesses visited, 100% are in growth mode.
Lassaline-Berglund has been busy assembling a business inventory as well as a list of available lands appropriately zoned for industrial development. Her goal is to eventually develop an on-line GIS resource for companies who are looking at Leamington telling them what is available and what condition the properties are in (servicing, energy availability, etc.). She has also been developing relationships with community partners.
OBITUARY
Evelyn MacVoy
Evelyn Grace MacVoy (nee Ford), 88 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Chartwell Kingsville.
OBITUARY
Margaritha Renggli
Beloved wife of Fred for 70 years. Dear mother of Diana Chivers (Rick), Barbara Legault, Allen MacVoy (Sylvia), Carol Farias (Paul), Gary MacVoy (Margaret). Loving grandma of 11 grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren, and 2 greatgreat-grandsons. Predeceased by a great-granddaughter Crystal Friesen, brother Murray Ford, and sister Etheline Bradley. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.
A public graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington, on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 11 a.m. with Linda Blair officiating. Friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Sandy Lake cleanout tender accepted
The contract to cleanout the Sandy Lake pond has been tendered, and administration presented a report to Council on April 27 recommending acceptance of the lowest tender.
The pond exists to allow storm water from the subdivision to drain into the sand and gravel that the subdivision sits on and to be carried by groundwater movement out to the lake. Its function has been seriously hampered by the build-up of sediment over the years, as witnessed by some nearby basements flooding after heavy rains. Since the pond is essentially inaccessible to heavy digging equipment, the only solution to the problem was to use a vacuum cleaner-like dredge to suck up a slurry of sediment and wa-
at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com
Margaritha Renggli, 90 years, passed away peacefully at the Leamington Mennonite Home on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Late of Foster Ave., Leamington. Loving daughter of the late Felix and Sophie Renggli of Switzerland. Beloved sister of Mathilda Lusti and dear aunt of Rita Schmid and Rolf Lusti, all of Switzerland.
Margaritha was a nurse with Leamington District Memorial Hospital from the mid 1950s until her retirement in 1990.
We would like to thank the staff at the Leamington Mennonite Home for the excellent care that was provided to Margaritha.
At Margaritha’s request, cremation has taken place.
A memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk St., Leamington, on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 2 p.m.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to a charity of your choice by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). You are invited to share your words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
ter, pump it off-site to giant porous bags that would allow the water to drain off and trap the sediment and let it dry down until disposal. It is a very big, very complex task as the budget and the bids reflect. The project was tendered last year, but the bids came in high because it was late in the year, so the work was not awarded and this is the second tender. The lowest tender came in at about $270,000, while the highest was over half a million dollars. The lowest bid was within the budget limit, and was recommended to be accepted. Council agreed and accepted the low tender.
Annual CJSP-CHYR reunion a hit
By C. Scott Holland
On Friday, Apr. 17 the annual CJSP-CHYR and Essex Cable TV reunion was held in Leamington. It was a huge success with former employees in attendance from almost the entire 60 years spanning the time of stations in operation in Leamington.
Many of the names were familiar, but this year the group had two new inductees. Former employees Fred Sorrell and Mike Sherman attended the event, and Fred, who after telling a few short stories concerning his radio days here, promised he would be back at any CJSP-CHYR related-event in the future.
Mike Sherman was likewise happy to be at the large gathering at Ray’s Ribhouse. “Even though I was at the tailend of the CHYR era, I was there for the changeover (from AM to FM) and when CDs took over from vinyl records,” said Sherman.
With a total of 46 people including spouses, it was one of the best reunions that organizers Paul Bunnett-Jones (a.k.a Chuck Reynolds) and Bill Gay have seen since initiating it.
At one point, Paul feared that “We may have to close Ray’s down for the night!” Fortunately, the reunion only took up the back half of the popular restaurant and still allowed other patrons to have their meals in the front area.
Many of the former staff members reminisced about their days at the radio station which had its original studios above where the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 84 is today. Admissions of happiness about new careers in other fields also abounded. Corey Robertson was one of them, and stated how satisfied he is with his current job at KelCom.
This event has blossomed into a reunion not be missed, and Don Brown, who was a DJ during the early 1960s and whose health did not allow him to come, sent his best wishes to all.
One aspect surfaces every year at this reunion, and that is that the former employees of CJSP/CHYR/Essex Cable TV all have a deep sense of loyalty not only to the station they helped stabilize and maintain as one of the area’s finest, but to Leamington as well.
Although next year’s reunion date has not been set, organizers are pondering whether to go to a large venue or maintain the coziness of its current one.
A group of 30 former CJSP/CHYR/Essex Cable TV employees enjoyed getting together for a reunion on April 17th.
Reunion inductee Fred Sorrell tells a story to the group as Y.R. Porter (left), Bill Gay (standing) and Tim Keele (seated at right) listen.
St-Michel hosts Nutrition Fair
By Bryan Jessop
Students and parents alike were treated to a ‘taste’ of healthy snacking during a recent two-day event hosted by Ecole St-Michel.
Leamington’s French elementary school celebrated Earth Day in part by organizing a fruit and vegetable taste test for all 550 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Students stopped by the mini gym in groups to survey their taste buds with some of nature’s familiar and not-so-familiar offerings including yellow tomatoes, red peppers, mango, fennel, cantaloupe, brown tomatoes, avocado, snap peas, dried figs and pineapple.
“We’re trying to encourage different healthy ideas for kids, instead of having them reach for that bag of chips when they get home from school.”
— Joanne Evans
The yellow tomatoes, brown tomatoes and red peppers were delivered courtesy of Sunset Produce, who has also dropped off cases of cucumbers and tomatoes to Ecole St-Michel for the past half dozen years. Nutrition Fair main organizer and health and physical education teacher Joanne Evans contacted Sunset’s special operations marketing director Melanie Mastronardi for produce to support the event.
“We love to help out like this,” Mastronardi explained. “Every week, the kids look forward to the cucumber and tomato deliveries. They’re here waiting for us every week.”
The following day’s Nutrition Fair managed to squeeze several activities and attractions into a 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. time slot. Chef Benjamin LeBlanc-Beaudoin — owner of Iron Kettle Bed and Breakfast in Comber and from the TV show Chopped — appeared as the event’s ce-
lebrity guest to discuss meal planning and preparation and inexpensive and healthy snacks.
The Windsor Essex County Health Unit nurse Therese Taiarioll made a presentation on how to read food labels and calculate sugar content while information stations were set up by the Health Unit’s dental services, the Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA), Sunset Produce, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, a recipe station, smoothie stations and an iPad station showing guests how to find and use free nutrition apps.
The Sunset Produce display included a hand-washing station accompanied by a black light to show users how much bacteria re-
mained afterwards. Parents attending the fair were given nutrition calendars with healthy snack ideas for each day of the week. Additional displays were set up by organic farmer Michel Tremblay and The Hippie Chick Café.
Evans came up with the idea for the Nutrition Fair after leading a class of students from the gymnasium to their lunch room. After seeing one unhealthy snack after another pulled from lunch boxes and bags, Evans felt that something had to be done.
“We’re trying to encourage different healthy ideas for kids, instead of having them reach for that bag of chips when they get home from school,” she explained.
Planning for the fair began on a humble note. Evans organized a meeting for early February for visitors to present ideas, but nobody attended. Undaunted, Evans began calling and recruiting parents, after which point ideas and volunteers started coming forward.
Evans and the school’s health nurse hope to hold a public fair at the school each year. For 2016, they may organize a Mental Health Fair.
Students at Ecole St. Michel line up to take fruit and vegetable samples during Ecole St. Michel’s Nutrition Fair Wednesday, Apr. 22 in the school’s ‘mini gym’.
Mirella Jitani (left) and William Karlechuk fill their plates with fruits and vegetables to sample during Ecole St. Michel’s Nutrition Fair Wednesday, Apr. 22 in the school’s ‘mini gym’. The twoday event also featured activities for parents and students on Thursday, featuring a rendition of Chopped with Chef Benjamin LeBlanc-Beaudoin, owner of the Iron Kettle Bed and Breakfast in Comber.
Sheila and Ed were married at St. John’s United Church in Wiarton on May 8, 1965.
They have 2 children, David (Adele) and Deaca (Manny Cardoso) and are proud grandparents to 5 grandsons: Tyler and Jack Middleton; Logan, Liam & Gavin Cardoso
Happy Sweet 16th Julia!!
May 7th
VIRGINIA WIPER
In a peaceful little cemetery, Where gentle breezes blow, Lies the one we love so dearly, Who we lost two years ago. Her resting place we visit, And put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave her there. May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper in her ear, How much we love and miss her, And wish she could be here.
12,
Dear Mom, Keith, Dad, Nona & Gram
The days come and go as do the years; Our family circle broken the day we said good-bye to our special loved ones. Gone are your smiles, your laughter and your sense of humor. There are pictures we look at in frames. But what remains the hardest is living without you both. In our hearts and thoughts, you are forever loved and missed beyond words. Until we meet again.
Loving you both always, Miriam, Bryon, Amy, Dorie, Nolon & Jaxon. Happy Mother’s Day Greatest Mom Ever xoxoxo
What is sex addiction and how does it impact the lives of men and women? Is there hope for people caught in this web of deceit and despair?
Citizens Concerned About Pornography (CCAP) is hosting a public meeting on Tues. May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army Church, 88 Setterington St., Leamington. Four recovering sex addicts who have found hope and healing from this addiction will tell their personal stories. Two spouses of sex addicts will also share their stories. This meeting is not only for people who have addictions, but also to help the public understand how an ordinary person can get trapped in sex/porn addiction.
In addition, CCAP is inviting therapists, clergy, people from the medical profession and others whose clients may need this type of information.
The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines pornography as “movies, pictures, magazines, etc., that show or describe naked people or sex in a very open and direct way in order to cause sexual excitement.” In October 2013 Margaret Buschman came across a book on the Teen Blockbuster table in Chapter’s Bookstore that gave vivid accounts of sex scenes between two young people, with accompanying lewd language. She says that the book and others like it can only be described as pornography that is being actively marketed to teens, or by default young kids who are avid readers. Consequently, a petition was started in an attempt to stop this type of material being marketed to minors. Nearly 400 signatures were collected and submitted to Heather Reisman, owner of Chapter/Indigo bookstores, and the New York and Toronto offices of Simon & Schuster Publishers. In ensuing conversations, people agreed that even though books are a problem, the real battle is on the internet and that’s where the effort should be made.
As a result, a coalition called Citizens Concerned About Pornography (CCAP) was formed. CCAP’s objectives are: 1) advocacy for children and youth; 2) support/recovery; 3) education/awareness; 4) networking with other agencies across Canada.
To achieve their objective of advocacy for children and youth, CCAP is joining forces with other like-minded Canadians. One of them is Joy Smith, MP from Manitoba. Mrs. Smith is petitioning government to implement stronger safeguards to protect children from online pornography. CCAP is now circulating that petition and well over 1,000 have been collected. CCAP is hosting the May 12 event to help achieve their objectives of support and recovery for people who suffer from sex or pornography addictions, as well as helping the public become aware of how easily people from all walks of life can get caught in this type of addiction.
Hope you enjoy your first time behind the wheel. Love Dad, Mom, Alex, Daniel, Kaitlyn & Lucy
Sheila & Ed Middleton
IN MEMORIAM
You Mom", Your Family
The mental well-being of all Canadians is important to us.
Mental Health Week is a time for CMHA to raise awareness about the mental health issues of Canadians. Every year, we choose a group to focus on – to highlight the particular concerns of that group.
This year, let’s Get Loud about the mental health of men and boys.
Men are more likely than women to develop schizophrenia at a younger age.
Men are four times more likely to die by suicide than women with the highest number of suicides occurring amongst men between the ages of 40 and 60.
WHAT CAN WE DO? Teach boys to take care of themselves – If we teach young boys healthy coping skills and self-care practices, they will be better prepared to recognize unhealthy thoughts and behaviours as teenagers and as adults.
Early intervention – Catching the signs of mental illness early and providing treatment can empower both boys and girls and increase the quality of their lives throughout their lives.
Change the message – Let’s change the messages men and boys receive so they can learn some new lessons. Let’s show them that:
• It’s OK for boys and men to express their emotions.
• It’s necessary for boys and men to take care of themselves.
• Work-life balance is important for men too.
• Success can be defined by their own criteria, which may include mental health, healthy relationships and happiness.
Counselling Services: Family Services Windsor-Essex Walk-in Counselling for Individuals, Couples and Families - The Walk-In Clinic provides quick and immediate access to professional counselling for individuals, couples and families. No appointment is necessary. Walk-In counselling can help you with a broad range of issues including, depression, work-life balance family conflict. Every Monday of each month on a first come-first served basis from 10 am - 4 pm (excluding holidays) Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH). 1-888-933-1831. Link to Website: http://www.familyserviceswe.ca/walkincounselling.
for all your vacation needs.
We all want to be healthy and happy. And good mental health is vitally important for both. No one can be truly healthy without good mental health. It involves how we feel, think, act and interact with the world around us. Mental health is about coping with the normal stresses of life and making a contribution to our community.
Ask for help or seek the advice of a professional – give your mental health the attention it needs and deserves.
YOUR PATH TO MENTAL WELL-BEING
Good mental health isn’t about avoiding problems or trying to achieve a “perfect” life. It’s about living well and having the tools for coping with difficult situations even during life’s challenges.
Each person’s path to mental well-being is unique. We all have our own goals, our own challenges, our own talents and our own supports. But good mental health is within everyone’s reach.
Staying mentally healthy is like staying physically fit – it requires a little effort every day.
But the rewards are worth it! Everyone has to face stresses and demands, but we all need and deserve breaks. Devote a little of each day to improving your mental health. You’ll reap the benefits in the same way that daily physical exercise makes you stronger and fitter.
Teen Health Centre (Satellite) - General Mental Health and Addictions Counselling with Social Worker. Appointments can be obtained by calling ahead; NO referral is necessary and client must book appointment for themselves. Thursdays 9 am to 5 pm.Call 519-253-8481 to book an appointment. www.wechc.org/leamington_about.
Family Services - Client Intervention Program: Agency staff assist adults with a disability and/or seniors to connect with services, address problems and conflicts. Thursdays 9 am to 12 pm. 1-888-933-1831 www.familyserviceswe.ca/intervention.
Addictions Services:
Addictions Nurse at LDMH - Outpatient counselling, substance use testing, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
(MOLTC) assessment and referral for residential treatment. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. 519326-2373 ext. 4014.
Supports and Groups:
Mood Disorders Support Group - A free, drop-in, peerled support group for individuals with a mood disorder, such as depression or bipolar. Held at LDMH cafeteria conference room the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7 - 9 pm.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Educational and support series for friends and family members of those suffering mental illness. Mondays, 6 - 9 pm. Call Niki @ 519326-2373 ext. 4522 to reserve your spot.
Flock Fest honours birding season
By Bryan Jessop
Point Pelee and Hillman Marsh
they aren’t the only attractions taking flight this time of year.
To celebrate the start of the migratory birding season, a small group of like-minded residents launched the first annual Flock Fest. The event began with a public gathering at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex Saturday, May 2. There, a collection of colourful displays and interactive attractions combined the birding theme with an artistic touch offered by some of the community’s most creative in-
dividuals. The four-hour event featured a display of dozens of uniquely-decorated birdhouses by high school students representing Cardinal Carter, Leamington District Secondary School and UMEI.
Several local businesses chipped in with about 35 prizes for winners in multiple categories including Best Student Design/Painted Birdhouse, People’s Choice, Best Birdhouse-General, Most Innovative Birdhouse and Most Colourful Feather. Each division included first, second and third-place prizes. Awards included gift cards, meals, gift baskets and other items and services from Point Pelee National Park, Best Western, Oak Farms, Peanut Centre, Flood’s Nursery, Anna’s Flowers, Capone’s Flowers, Simpson’s Orchards, Lakeview Bakery, The Butcher of Kingsville, Source For Sports, Jose’s Bar and Grill, Armando’s, Johnny’s Gas Bar, Double Seven and Blondie’s.
Prizes were donated to and collected by Flock Fest’s organizing committee made up of Frank Maertens, LeeAnne Setterington, Irena Vucajnk and Ted Wigfield.
“The business community really came out to give some wonderful prizes,” said Vucajnk. “The reaction here has been very positive. People like the connection between migratory birds and art. It’s wonderful that all three high schools came together — we’re grateful for the support.”
About 80 visitors stopped by Flock Fest to check out the displays, some of whom took advantage of the opportunity to paint their own birdhouses, many of them built by Maertens. For next year, invitations to offer designs for the competition will be sent out to people within a 160 km radius. The 2016 event will include a culinary theme, encouraging participants to decorate or construct their own birdhouses with food-related items such as forks, spoons, spatulas, salt and pepper shakers or other items associated with the kitchen and dining room.
“The goal is to develop a culture of tourism,” Vucajnk explained. “If youth doesn’t see the opportunities in Leamington, none of our ideas are sustainable.”
While treated to the musical entertainment of Dale Butler and John Moran, Flock Fest also included two lengthy banners painted with improvisational designs that were later cut into feathers to create two large, unique birds to be put on display at the Leamington Royal Canadian Legion. Two posters with input from visitors explaining why they’d visit Leamington if they were migratory birds were also on display at the Legion, where Flock Fest will officially conclude with a public gathering Wednesday, May 20 at 1 p.m. In conjunction with the closing event’s Birds of War theme, a group of white doves will be released in a gesture of peace. The event will also include a performance from the LDSS drama department while a pizza lunch will be offered.
“The public is invited to come out and start thinking of those designs for 2016,” Vucajnk noted.
In the meantime, many of the birdhouses decorated for the first annual Flock Fest will be on display throughout Leamington. Some will be outdoors while others can be seen indoors, depending on the resistance to harsh weather of materials used in their designs.
From left to right, Flock Fest organizers Frank Maertens, Ted Wigfield, Irena Vucajnk, LeeAnne Setterington and artist print maker Marshall Heaton show off some of the winners for the first annual Flock Fest, held Saturday, May 2 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex gymnasium.
From left to right, Jayden Carson, Mackenzie Church and Megan Dawson display two of six Leamington District Secondary School totems designed as part of the first annual Flock Fest, held Saturday, May 2 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex gymnasium.
provincial championships
Velocity 14U boys headed to the OVA Provincial Championships April 2426 for their first experience playing at the championships. Velocity went in ranked 22nd overall, and with 3 days of play and 32 team divisions the stage was set to see who would take top honors in the province.
Velocity started with 3 matches against Ottawa Mavericks (17/25, 15/25), North Bay Lakers (25/19, 25/16) and Leaside Thunder of Toronto (17/25, 25/27).
This placed Velocity third in their pool and head coach Jim Konrad described the mood of the team. “They looked a bit overwhelmed in their first match – this is by far the biggest volleyball tournament any of them have ever seen. They did, however, start to play to their potential with our final set against Leaside and we have something to build on for Saturday re-pooling,” stated Konrad.
Building on the momentum from the previous day, the Velocity boys showed
up with newfound confidence as well as a team bond that is needed to play at this level.
On the second day of the championships Velocity faced Chatham Ballhawks (25/18, 25/13), Phoenix Suns Toronto (22/25, 25/12, 15/5), and Toronto West (25/21, 25/16). Konrad acknowledged this was a different team. “The boys bonded overnight and came out ready to play. It is by far the best I have seen them play as a team, not just for a set but for the entire day,” said Konrad.
Velocity’s 6/0 record put them in first for the day in their pool and set the tone for championship Sunday.
Sunday at the championships was simple: win and move on or lose and go home, and the Velocity boys knew that as they paired up once again with the Ottawa Mavericks. Both teams had some of the best hitting, digs and blocks during the match and were obviously elevated from their first meeting.
The seesaw battle saw Ot-
tawa take the first set 22/25. Velocity, looking to fight for the win, came back in the second set showing they meant business winning 25/11. The third and final set was not one of Velocity’s best games and they did fall 8/15.
“This was an eye-opener for all the athletes and parents at our club. The level of ball play at this age is really impressive and now the boys know how hard they need to work to be competitive here. This was a huge step forward for them and we really got to see them play at their potential,” commented Konrad about the weekend.
Velocity finished the championships 9th in Tier 2. Tournament leaders were: Blake Harnadek - 25 kills, 4 blocks and 14 service aces; Caden Lear - 23 kills, 8 blocks and 15 service aces; Damon Proctor - 12 kills, 14 digs and 17 service aces; Jacob Derksen - 13 kills, 5 blocks, 37 assists and 15 service aces; Bailey Rolph - 12 kills, 3 blocks and 9 ser-
vice aces; Jack Marentette - 12 kills, 7 blocks and 9 service aces; Andrew Botham10 kills, 2 blocks, 27 assists and 9 service aces; Spencer Campeau - 11 kills, 2 blocks, 7 service aces.
The Velocity boys will have their end of season Awards Banquet on May 9 at Empire Lanes and Jose’s.
The beach volleyball season starts on May 25 at Seacliff Beach.
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The Velocity 14U boys volleyball team had a strong showing at the OVA Provincial Championships held Apr. 24-26. Team members, back row, left to right, are: Blake Harnadek, Jack Marentette, Caden Lear, Jacob Derksen, Spencer Campeau, Andrew Botham, Bailey Rolph, Jim Konrad (head coach). Front: Damon Proctor.
Erie Shores senior golf
Fifty-one golfers came out for the first regular season game on Monday, May 4 and, sure enough, no one managed to stay dry after the rains came.
50/50 winners were Richard Metz for 1st place and Will Patkau for 2nd place.
Herb Grundner won closest to the pin on #3 and Barry Power won for closest to pin on #16.
Carl Young made the longest putt on #9, while Gary McRae managed that feat on #18.
First place team at 254 was Fred Klassen, Ross Clark, Orest Hrynewich and Rudy Dyck. Second place team at 255 was Les Young, John Brown, Ed Schackoskoy and Gord Robertson. Third place at 262 went to Neil Reimer, Frank Gou and Willy Patkau, and fourth place at 267 was Ron Tremblay, Herb Grundner, Jong Kwon, and Bob Sutherland.
Low on the front 9 was Neil Reimer’s 37, followed closely by Ron Koop’s 38, while on the back 9 Ken Luxford’s 40 held up with Richard Leslie shooting a 41.
Low round of the day went to Ed Schackoskoy at 80 and Richard Leslie at 81, with Neil Reimer at their heels at 82.
Birdies for the day were had by Ron Koop at #1; Mike Wright, Dave Wilkinson and Ed Schackoskoy at #2; Rick Metz and Neil Reimer at #4; Richard Leslie, Orest Hrynewich, Rudy Dyck and Ron Tremblay at #6; Tim Dobson and Yong Kwon at #12; Bill Gherasin on #14; and Les Young rounded off the day with one on #18.
Believe it or not, Gary Alderson managed an 11 on the par 3 third hole, while Dan Dalimonte had a 12 on the par 5 tenth.
Remember, if you haven’t yet signed up for next week’s round you may do so at the golf course by Thursday evening.
The beasts of the East
BRYAN JESSOP
Well, here we are... finally. The Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs will have been going on for a week by the time you read this, which means we could very well know who’ll be sparring in the conference FINAL by that point. Such are the perils of making playoff predictions in the pages of a weekly print publication.
Jessop’s Journal
I’ll be honest and let the world know that I’m not getting the ‘gut feelings’ that I had in the first round. When I was working in Sarnia a few years ago, a bunch of us pieced together a playoff pool with a points system for picking the right teams and bonus points for predicting the correct number of games. In the two years that I participated, I didn’t do so well. I would have been in pretty good shape (as of late April) this year. I picked seven of the eight winners and aced the Pittsburgh/NYI and Montreal/Ottawa series in the precise number of games (five and six, respectively). Tampa took two more games than I figured they’d need to cook the Wings and the Capitals botched my chance to bat 1.000 by eliminating the Islanders in seven.
Outside of those two playoff pools from the Sarnia days, I’ve never wagered actual money with post-season predictions... I’d have lost as much money as I brought home via a paycheque. As every sports bettor knows, you can’t make the mistake of using your heart instead of your brain when making your picks. And with that in mind... Montreal vs. Tampa — Yeah, I know. It’s called the ‘second season’ because what happens in the regular season STAYS in the regular season. As much as I’d like to believe that head-to-head results from that era will have no bearing on the playoffs, I just can’t convince myself of such optimism. The Bolts swept those games 5-0, during which time they also outscored Montreal 21-8. This will be Tampa’s chance to avenge their early exit at the hands of the Habs last year. They’re not as young and inexperienced as
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won Games 4 and 5, I was concerned with what it would mean when the competition got tougher in Round 2. The series clincher was actually my biggest bone of contention, where the Habs managed a measly 20 shots on net. That feeble attempt at offense isn’t going to stack up well against the league’s most potent forward lines. The only Canadien to crack the Top 75 in playoff points through the first round was Subban... who ranked 50th and plays defense. I don’t think we’re in Ottawa anymore, Toto. Tampa Bay in six. New York Rangers vs. Washington — Several scientific studies have found that MSG can be hazardous to one’s health, especially when introduced in large and/or consistent doses. Some say it causes headaches, disorientation, fatigue and heart problems, among other side effects. Oh, did you think I was referring to monosodium glutamate? Well, those conditions ARE associated with the toxic food additive, but I was making reference to Madison Square Garden. The Rangers have been potent there, in much the same fashion that the Leamington Flyers were in Heinz Arena this past season. As impressive as their home-ice record has been, they’ve actually been even better on the road — hence this year’s status as President’s Trophy winners. Crosby surprised me a bit by collecting two goals and two assists in the five games his Pens offered the Rangers, but that of course still wasn’t nearly productive enough to salvage an interesting series. Backstrom and Ovechkin were the only Caps to crack the Top 30 in points from the opening round, but I get the feeling they’ll step things up against the original New York. On the flip side of that same coin,
they were in Round 1 of the 2014 postseason and Ben Bishop will likely be a factor this time around. The Canadiens’ less-than-stellar offense is going to cost them this time around. Price is great, but he can’t score goals. While I wasn’t hitting the panic button like a lot of other fans of the BleuBlanc-Rouge after Ottawa
the Rangers had NOBODY in the Top 30. Still, the NYR defense is pretty steady and Pittsburgh’s anemic offense — equally as bad as Montreal’s — was just enough to get them warmed up for Round 2. On top of that, I’ve always subscribed to the sentiment that a wellrested team has a slight edge (at least for Game 1) against one that just went seven games. New York in seven. No, I didn’t predict anything in the way of an upset for the East. Hey, I picked Minnesota over Chicago in the West, how much more daring can I get? Picking the Rangers is kind of going out on a limb if you believe in the Curse of the President’s Trophy.
Minor soccer results: Sat. May 2
U5 House League
It was a close game for Timbits #10 and Timbits #6. There was a lot of good dribbling. Good work everyone! Final results were 3-2 for Timbits #10.
U7 House League
Tim Hortons #2 (3) vs Tim Hortons #1 (0): Goal scorers for this game were Dylan Marchand, Ethan Vieira and Austin Vieira. All the kids on both teams were eager to play and they had a great game). It was a good start with lots of back and forth action. The goalies were fantastic in net.
Tim Hortons #9 (1) vs Tim Hortons #5 (0): Great start to the season for both teams with a lot of chances. Eli Driedger scored the lone goal. Good hustle by Nicholas Brophey, Liam Brown and Hunter Maurice. Keep it up!
Tim Hortons #10 (2) vs Tim Hortons #4 (0): Way to go teams! Keep up the great teamwork!
Tim Hortons #11 (5) vs Tim Hortons #3 (0): Ethan Barnewall showed great offensive skills and scored 5 goals. Andrew Demant played strong as well. Great effort Madison Gagnon, Isabella Ingratta and Serena Anscombe. Good hustle by all.
Tim Hortons #7 (0) vs Tim Hortons #12 (0): Great start to the season with an eager group of kids.
Season opens at South Buxton
It took just one night for Kingsville’s Larry Hart to equal his 2014 checkered flag total. But the most important flag came in Saturday night’s feature race.
Hart led all 20 laps for his first career feature win in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods in Saturday’s season opening action at South Buxton Raceway. He also won his heat race earlier in the night.
“It was a long time coming, we thought we had a few last year, but this is a good way to start the season with back-to-back wins,” said Hart, who also won his heat race earlier in the night.
Hart won just two heat races while finishing 7th in the 2014 standings.
“This is a new car my crew chief (Roger Underwood) built for me,” Hart said. “He built cars for (CASCAR driver) Bob Maryfield so he’s more used to setting up pavement cars. He’s reinventing the wheel in his brain to set this car up for dirt, but the way it handled tonight, I think he’s got it figured out,” he said of his crew chief.
Four different drivers ran second but Hart held off all challengers, including Leamington’s Brandon Windsor for the first four laps before mid-race problems dropped him to 11th in the final grid.
Dresden’s Matt Sorrell took up the chase for the final seven laps and got his nose inside Hart between turns three and four with four laps to go.
“I caught him out of the corner of my eye,” Hart said. “When I seen him, I dropped down low and stayed tight to the inside because I knew what he was up to, I wasn’t going to open the door for him,” said Hart.
Ironically, Hart passed Sorrell with two laps to go to win the heat race.
Kingsville’s Dylan Wolters, a 15-year-old sophomore driver, and veteran Norm DeSerrano finished 7th and 8th, followed by Tilbury’s Ryan Beaulieu and Essex’s Tom Reimer in 9th and 10th.
The Ridgetown fatherand-son duo of Dale and Nick Glassford pulled off feature wins.
Dale Glassford, a threetime and reigning champion, opened the 2015 season in victory lane in the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Models.
Nick Glassford, 15, won is first career feature in the Autotech Bombers, with Kingsville’s Jason Kelly the runner-up.
The season opener at South Buxton proved to be a great night for Larry Hart.
Talbot Trail senior golf begins
By Bob McLean
On a somewhat cool, bright Tuesday morning on April 28 there were 41 golfers registered to play their first league round. Most had to get the rust out of their knees and shoulders, but that wasn’t the case for Mike Wright who fired a spectacular 39 to eclipse all the senior participants. Homer Vandervecht’s terrific shot to within 6 feet of the pin on #9 earned him closest to the pin honours. Dan Tymec didn’t allow his sore shoulder to hinder his putting as he won the long putt honours on #2.
Belle River’s Mario Toniolo finished 4th, Tilbury’s James Beaulieu 5th, Harrow’s Patrick Lajeunesse 7th in his modified debut and Leamington’s Paul DeGoey was 8th.
Blenheim’s Andrew Reaume, a veteran late model driver, won the Tirecraft Sport Stocks feature as a substitute role.
Kingsville’s Rob Young was 2nd, Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse 4th, Windsor’s
Port Lambton’s Drew Smith won his first Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified feature.
West Bertozzi 5th, while Essex’s Dylan Moody, Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis and Ruthven’s Brad Bloomfield finished 7th through 9th.
Toniolo won the Modified ‘B’ main while Ellis and Windsor won heat races earlier in the night.
This Saturday will feature the second Hall of Fame inductions before the racing program as the Vintage Modifieds join the five regular classes. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m.
Jim ’Dutchy’ Hawrylyk and Tom Hyatt scored excellent 42s. Robert Shaw, Kevin Jordan, Bob McLean and Randy Hewey achieved superb 43s. Inspiring 44s came from Ross Clark and Ray la Pierre. Solid 45s were fired by Homer Vandervecht, Vic Reynaert, Mike Getty and Rick Thompson. Both Bob Patchett and Neil Adamson produced very praiseworthy 46s. Four golfers who merited commendable 47s were Bob Lee, Dave Dent, Mac Hyatt and Gary Benninger. Another four golfers who earned satisfying 49s were Doug Langlois, Paul R. Brown, Richard Humber and Andy Orsini. Nifty 50 results were produced by Brian Brown, Jerry Paine, Gary Hillier and John Liddell.
The seniors league is looking forward to having many more new and returning participants join them in the upcoming weeks. Play commences at 10:00 a.m. up to and including May 19. From May 26 until the end of the 2015 golfing season the start-up time will be 9 a.m.
The league’s barbecue schedule is as follows: June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 and Sept. 15. Check the website for rainouts or call the golf course. The league will also continue the travel golf excursions to some of the other great courses in the area. As well as playing with a group of wonderful senior golfers, you can earn cash prizes, gift cards and golf balls. Members always enjoy delicious food and beverages served up by Greg Coulter and his friendly staff.
Derek Brown and his crew have already done a great job in getting the course in magnificent playing condition.
You can read about the TTGC on the website. Check it out as it includes interesting news about the golf course and the various leagues.
Swimmers to compete in Netherlands
Hayden Mitchell of Leamington and Madison Lavoie of Wheatley are among eight area swimmers who have qualified to represent the Windsor-Essex region at the International Children’s Games to be held in Alkmaar, Netherlands, June 24 to June 29. From left to right are: Maddy McDonald (Windsor), Mackenzie Burnett (Windsor), Madison Lavoie (Wheatley), Kendra Polewski (Belle River), Hayden Mitchell (Leamington), Samuel Zhang (Windsor), Jack Kawa (Windsor), Eric Yu (Windsor),
an. Congratulations, swimmers, and best of luck! (Submitted photo)
Golden Years mini golf
Eighty-one aces over 36 holes by 51 golfers on April 30 reflected an overall strong performance by the Golden Years Golf League.
Leading the charge with 5 each were Pete Daudlin and Al Stockwell. Close on their heels with 4 each were Mavis Rutter and George Schieven. Dropping 3 each were Gary Honey, Frank Lasi, Andy Orsini, Art Sweet and Ken Womack. Finding the cup on first putt with 2 each were Cheryl Allan, Murray Cascadden, Dorothy Cascadden, Murray Hartford, Perpetua Hildrop, Tony Hudvagner, Laurie Hylton, Floyd Johnson, Gail Johnston, Julia Kos, Marie Lasi, Bob McWilliam, Colleen Pearse, Rose Taylor and Eleanor Wilkinson.
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Leading the way over 9 holes with 17 were Andy Orsini, Art Sweet, Julia Kos, Gary Honey (2), Bob McWilliam, Colleen Pearse, Pete Daudlin and Al Stockwell. Recording 18 were Mary Binder, Art Sweet (2), Gerry Wilkinson, Julia Kos, Cam Keith, Bill Mayville (2), Gary Honey, Rose Taylor, Gerrit Vriesen (2), Laurie Hylton, Cheryl Allan, Pete Daudlin, Steve Vigh, Tony Hudvagner, Perpetua Hildrop, Murray Cascadden, Dorothy Cascadden, Eleanor Wilkinson and Bill Taylor. Thirty-four over 18 holes reflected a strong performance by Gary Honey. Close behind with 35 were Art Sweet, Julia Kos and Eleanor Wilkinson. Managing 36 were Andy Orsini, Bill Mayville, Colleen Pearse and Pete Daudlin. Al Stockwell, Pete Daudlin and Murray Cascadden recorded 37, while Mary Binder, Gerry Wilkinson, Bob McWilliam, Laurie Hylton, Gail Johnson, Steve Vigh, Tony Hudvagner and Bill Taylor each notched 38.
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An excellent 73 for 36 holes was carded by Gary Honey and Pete Daudlin. Rounding out the scoring were Bill Mayville with 75, Julia Kos and Colleen Pearse with 76, Andy Orsini, Art Sweet, Bob McWilliam, Murray Cascadden with 77, and Gerry Wilkinson, Laurie Hylton, Gail Johnson and Al Stockwell with 78.
First place bragging rights with 235 was captured by Bill Mayville, Julia Kos and Cam Keith. Second place with 237 went to Art Sweet, Gerry Wilkinson and Mike Binder, while third place with 237 went to Steve Vigh, Pete Daudlin and Al Rutter.
Play continues at Colasanti’s on May 7 at 9:30 a.m. The Year-End Banquet is scheduled for immediately after golf on May 14. Sign up if you would like to attend.
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Flyers start preparing for 2015-16
By Bryan Jessop
Two weeks after the completion of their 2014-15 season and one week after celebrating its highlights, the Leamington Flyers put it all behind them to concentrate on next season. The team’s annual, two-day mini camp took place at Heinz Arena Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, bringing in about 75 players looking to crack the two-time Western Conference defending champions’ roster. The turnout was again a mixture of AAA and AA midgets, Southpoint midgets and a handful of American high school players, mostly from 15 to 17 years of age. The group was divided into four teams with two goalies apiece. Each team played once on Saturday and once on Sunday in one of two games on each of those days.
Flyers head coach Tony Piroski expects to replace about 10 players from the 2014-15 campaign. These include the five graduating-age players from last season — forwards Tyler
Duarate, Chris Scott and Kyle Quick as well as defensemen Ryan Muzzin and Ryan Shipley. Scott and Quick led Leamington’s offense with 54 and 51 points, respectively while Shipley ranked sixth after being acquired through a trade with Strathroy early in the season. Muzzin led blueliners with 21 points.
Although additional departures won’t likely be known until later this summer, Piroski expects others to move away to take on college or university pursuits or clinch positions with Ontario Hockey League (OHL) teams. The Flyers’ youngest player — Kingsville resident Eric Henderson — is described as being most likely to join an OHL squad for next season.
“We’ll just have to let it play out and see where we’re at in August,” Piroski said of whom the team will have to replace as the 2015-16 season opener approaches. “There’s always a chance a few of our guys could move up.”
Although numbers vary from year to year depending on the talent seen at the mini camp, Piroski estimates that the number will be whittled down to about 60 players for the main camp in August.
“It all depends on how many good players we get (at the mini camp),” he explained. “They tend to separate themselves.”
Last season’s Flyers finished with 78 points — eight ahead of second-place Chatham for Leamington’s second consecutive Western Conference regular season title. The Flyers went on to capture their second consecutive Bill Weir Trophy as the conference’s playoff champs, becoming the first team in the West to do so since the OHA’s three Junior B leagues merged to form the GOJHL.
“I was really happy with the team we had and the effort we made,” Piroski said. “A lot of our first-year players were better than I expected and our veterans stepped it up. Leamington also has an ownership group that is second to none.”
The Flyers second straight conference title came despite losing five of their top six point getters to graduating age after 201314. This year’s Leamington team was eliminated in the Sutherland Cup semifinals by defending champion Caledonia in five games. The Corvairs went on to defeat the wildcard LaSalle Vipers four games to two for another Sutherland title.
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Apr. 27: North/South - 1st Dorothy McGregor and Marie Ellwood, 2nd Buddy Ellwood and Vi Major, 3rd Helen Preyde and Nina Towle. East/ West - 1st Derek Parry and Agnes Fraser, 2nd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes, 3rd Dave Derbyshire and Mame Nicholson. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Apr. 29: North/South - 1st Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote, 2nd Sandy Gammie and Joyce Gammie, 3rd Roy Trowell and Derek Parry. East/West - 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 3rd Ernie Jackiw and Sonia Jackiw. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Info: 519-738-4939.
Rhine Danube bowling scores
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores for April 20.
Games Over 200: Willie Schauer 210, Aaron Dickau 205204-256, Eric Zimmer 226-221-239, Ernie Purr 222, Ozzie Wolf 234, Gary Garnham 213-277-210, Jason Dalimonte 244, Albert Salvati 203, Mauro Paglione 212, Claudio Sabelli 214, Dan Dalimonte 237, Kevin Kosempel 226, Heinz Kosempel 258-206-222, Chris Kosempel 267-216-204, Alex Smith 214, Armand Decaluwe 231, Wayne Abbott 227, Jack Valade 222, John Fittler 225, Willy Fittler 224. Series Over 550: Aaron Dickau 665, Eric Zimmer 686, Ernie Purr 557, Ozzie Wolf 573, Gary Garnham 700, Jason Dalimonte 555, Albert Salvati 553, Claudio Sabelli 563, Dan Dalimonte 614, Kevin Kosempel 578, Heinz Kosempel 686, Chris Kosempel 687, Alex Smith 589, Armand Decaluwe 589, Wayne Abbott 561, Jack Valade 611, John Fittler 569.
High Handicap Games: Gary Garnham 332, Jason Dalimonte 311, Willie Schauer 300.
High Handicap Series: Gary Garnham 865, Willie Schauer 812, Heinz Kosempel 782.
Team White goalie Eric Pillon makes a pad save with traffic in front of his net during the annual Leamington Flyers’ minicamp. This year’s two-day camp was held at Heinz Arena and was attended by nearly 80 players.
Cardinal Carter vs LDSS boys baseball
Left – Aidan Massad of the Cougars releases a throw against his team’s Leamington Lions rivals
Sports optics expo this weekend
Manufacturers of the world’s finest binoculars and spotting scopes will exhibit and demonstrate their sports optics to birders and the general public at the 19th annual Sports Optics Expo held on the lakefront at Pelee Wings Nature Store, 636 Point Pelee Dr. in Leamington this weekend, May 9-10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
The event coincides with the Point Pelee Festival of Birds which sees hundreds of thousands of birds and thousands of birders from around the world flock to Point Pelee to enjoy one of the most phenomenal bird migrations on the North American continent throughout the month of May.
Optics experts from Swarovski, Leica, Zeiss, Nikon, Kowa, Bushnell, Pentax, Celestron, Vortex, Minox, Meopta and Eagle will be on hand to answer questions and to dem-
onstrate state-of-the-art equipment to enhance the birding experience.
The public will have the chance to quiz the experts on new binoculars and scopes, field test hundreds of sports optics and get advise about what they need to enjoy this exciting sport.
Binoculars spotting scopes are also enjoyed for astronomy, travel, boating, hunting, target shooting, surveillance and by waterfront homeowners.
Admission is free. Bring the family to Point Pelee to enjoy the birds and the Sports Optics Expo. Pelee Wings and the optics companies will be donating $1,000 to a wildlife conservation cause following the expo.
Cesar Salan of the Lions goes
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• Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.
CAMELOT SHIRES APARTMENTS
Beautiful, secure building in a good location. 1 & 2 bedrooms available. Utilities and parking included. Call Georgina 519-322-9526 We speak Spanish and English.
1 BEDROOM NEWLY renovated apartment for rent. Adults only. No pets. $695/ month, utilities included. Call after 6:00 pm. 519-326-3157. my6-tf
1 BEDROOM CONDO for rent - 44 Robson Rd Leamington. $750 plus util/month. No pets. Call Kathy 519-326-5786. de17-tf
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SOUTHPOINT SUN
2 bdrm apartment and penthouse available in Leamington. Located near shopping. Util incl, on-site mgmt, secure building, laundry, elevator, party room. Call 519-326-4622 to inquire.
KAHL RECYCLINGWe come to you and haul away your junk. Scrap metal and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. Call Ken 519-322-8305, 519-326-8559. ja14-tf
INDOOR/OUTDOOR
CARPENTRY - Renovations and repairs, windows (full warranty), doors, painting, flooring, basements, drywall, kitchens, bathroom. Decks, fences, sheds & vinyl siding. Free estimates. 35 years experience. We install windows and doors year round (senior discount). Call Bill at 519-566-8408. my6-20
PLUMBING SERVICE
• Repairs
• Installations
• Drain Cleaning
• Excellent Rates
• 37 Years Experience Ed Higginbottom 519-329-1779 eh48@hotmail.ca
Leamington GREAT 2 bdrms, UTIL INCL! COME SEE! Social room w/events, pkg, secure entry, on-site mgmt. CALL TODAY! 519-324-9610 realstar.ca
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COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR RENT. Approximately 1000 square feet. 18 Division Street South, Kingsville. Call 519-326-3157 after 6:00 p.m. my6-tf
J J STITCHING - SEWING, alterations and repairs. Pants shortened $8.50 plus tax. (Some exceptions may apply such as lined pants.) If your clothing is too tight or too baggy, give me a call to see if it can be altered. Call Jean at 519-968-2261. 14 Johnson Avenue, Leamington. my6-27
GEOFF'S LAWN CARELawn care and minor yard work. Serving Leamington. For more information call 226-787-8866. my6-13
HEARTS Christian Counselling for help dealing with issues of grief, loss, marital and relational problems, depression, anger and many other issues. Situated conveniently in Windsor off Walker Road. Margaret Thomson (B.A., M.Div.) 519915-1302 my6-jn17
PRINTING: BUSINESS ENVELOPES,invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Mallory at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service, 519-398-9098. tf
KENMORE 12000 BTU vertical air conditioning unit with
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RUMMAGE SALE AT the Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. West in Kingsville. Friday, May 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. ap29-my6
KINGSVILLE LEGION BRANCH 188 Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $12 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $10. Next Brunch May 3rd, 9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-733-5162 (office) or 519-733-9081 (bar). oc29-tf
SATURDAY MAY 9- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Appliances, household items, sporting goods, tools, furniture, Christmas decorations. 279 Hillside Ave. Wheatley. 519825-4758. my6
GARAGE/BARN SALEMay 6 to May 9 at 333 County Road 14, Cottam. Bike, golf clubs, furniture, treadmill, microwave, storage unit, linens, household items and much more. my6
SOUTHPOINT SUN
Lateral Lining Technician / Driver
Positions are now being filled for our revolutionary no-dig Cured-in-Place Pipelining (CIPP) process for lateral pipelines, cleans the existing lateral connection, measures it for a new, custom-made replacement liner and installs the new lining system all from within the existing access points (manholes) of the main pipeline connection.
This position requires a DZ license and you will be to travelling out of town every week (returning home on week end) on Projects throughout southern Ontario. The position is physically demanding, and you will be working on road construction sites. Mechanical and electronic knowledge or experience is an asset. Starting wage is $19.50/hr.
Send your application to: hr@liquiforce.com
GREENHOUSE WORKERSGeneral labour. Full time, $11 per hour. Heavy lifting required. Weekend work required. Contact by fax: 519324-9088. East Side Acres, 116 Mersea Rd. 19 Leamington, ON N8H 3V7.
DINIRO FARM NEEDS full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.00/hour, 50+ hours, 7 days/week. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a repetitive basis. Please apply via email to: dinirofarm@wavedirect.net. eowmy6
FLAMINGO'S RESTAURANT is hiring Servers and a Short Order Cook. Apply within. 304 Robson Rd., Leamington. 519-326-0999 or 519-3264231 ext. 23. ap1-tf
MSN-FAB INC. ISseeking to hire a full time bookkeeper. Must have Experience in Simply Accounting, Payroll, Government remittances and Microsoft Office. A manufacturing background is preferred. Benefits after 90 days. Please fax your resume to 519-322-4604. my6
PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.00/hr, 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd. 18 Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via: email pinnaclejobs@hotmail.com or fax: 519-3269253. No experience or education required. oc15-tf
Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. The wage rate is $11.00 for 44.0 hours per week. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment. No education or experience is required. Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca
We are growing!!
Need experienced Cold Storage Fork Lift Drivers, starting at $15.00 per hour. Should have a minimum of 2 years experience driving fork lifts and ideally in a cold storage environment. Candidates must have current fork lift certification.
Apply with resume to: HR@milofais.com Wheatley, ON
Antonio Figliomeni & Son (1993) Ltd. 460 County Road 37 Leamington, Ontario N8H 3V6
Is seeking to employ FISHING VESSEL
DECKHANDS
(NOC #8441)
In these positions workers are required to: work on one of our three fishing vessels which operate out of Lake Erie; prepare nets, lines and other fishing tackle; operate fishing gear to catch fish and marine life; clean, sort and pack fish in ice and stow catch in hold; repair nets, splice ropes and maintain fishing gear and other deck equipment; clean deck surfaces and fish hold.
We prefer applicants with skills/experience in the commercial fishing industry in order to fulfill our requirements above. However, we will hire those interested with no skills/experience and provide training.
The fishing vessel deckhand positions are permanent full-time. The wage range for a deckhand is $17.00 to $25.00 per hour.
If you are interested in working as deckhand for Antonio Figliomeni & Son, a well established company, please contact Sina Figliomeni, Secretary of Treasure, and/or Vito Figliomeni, Owner and Operator, by telephone: 519326-9695 or by email: cap10v@hotmail.com.
Seeking to fill full-time packing positions Wages: $11/hour, 48+ hours, Mon-Sat Skills: Able to maintain attendance, repetitive tasks, distinguish color, team environment Rotating weekly shifts (Days/Afternoons) COME MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
an asset Mail resume to: 263 Talbot St.W. Leamington, ON N8H 4H3 OR E-mail resume to: cf@cfgroups.com OR Fax resume to: 519-322-2916
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GREENHOUSE WORKER
Day Shift – Weekends
• Candidates will be working in the greenhouse as harvesters and crop workers with other duties as assigned.
• Ability to do repetitive tasks, work in a hot environment and attention to detail.
• Salary: 11.00/hour, working 40 plus hours a week including weekends and holidays.
Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)
Greenhouse vegetable warehouse looking for a motivated individual to fill the following position:
Produce Inventory Clerk
Responsibilities include validation of all inventories within receiving, repack and shipping. Resolving discrepancies with data entry and inventory tags and summarizing labour hours and product costing. Minimum 2 years experience and a college diplomas is preferred. Knowledge of Famous an asset.
Health & Safety Assistant
Responsibilities include conducting workplace inspections, conducting training sessions and updating safety procedures, manuals and records. Minimum 2 years experience and a college diploma is preferred. Knowledge of OHSA and Food Safety Requirements is required.
Email: careers@muccifarms.com
Mail: 1876 Seacliff Drive, Kingsville, ON, N9Y 2N1 Fax: 519-326-6397
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/ RECEIVABLE CLERK
Caxton Mark Inc., a global supplier of print materials to the global credit card industry and printed products, labeling products, based in Leamington Ontario is looking to hire an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk.
Requirements of the role:
• General knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices.
• Highly organized, with an attention to detail.
• Personable, customer friendly demeanor; able to be firm with suppliers.
• Good IT skills including: knowledge of Sage/AccPac, reporting tools, Microsoft Excel (to a reasonable level) and other standard Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity compiling government filings also beneficial.
Salary package: commensurate with experience. Applications in writing to: hr@caxtonmark.com
PINNACLE ACRES
Career Opportunity
A leading company with strong ties to its communities is looking to hire a full-time Administrative Assistant/Graphic Designer to assist with their growth. Qualified applicants should possess a passion for making a difference and be attentive to small details and have above average skills with;
• Microsoft Office
• Photoshop
• Design & Page Layout
• Multimedia
• Data Input
• The ability to multi-task in an environment with short deadlines
• Possess a strong skill and mannerism to make those around them feel comfortable
We are looking for an incredibly talented person, who can strengthen our team and is extraordinary at what they do.
Please forward resume to: Southpoint Sun Box C 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5 Leamington ON N8H 1M2
24 Acre Greenhouse Cucumber Operation in Leamington Ontario is accepting resumes for the position of ASSISTANT GROWER
• Interest and a passion for learning is a MUST.
• Punctuality, strong work ethic is a MUST.
• Positive attitude is a MUST.
• Experience in Agriculture is a plus.
• Education in Horticulture is a plus.
• No experience required, WE WILL TRAIN.
PLEASE send your Resume with the TITLE ‘Assistant Grower Position’ to pinnaclejobs@hotmail.com
SOUTHPOINT SUN
The office of MPP Rick Nicholls will be hosting an information session regarding the
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in possession of Land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter W.5, Sections 3, 13, 16 and 23
THAT unless noxious weeds growing within their lands within the municipality of the Town of Kingsville are destroyed by May 25 2015, and throughout the season, the municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed charging the cost against the land, as set out in the Weed Control Act. For a list of noxious weeds, visit the OMAFRA website at www.omafra.gov.on.ca.
The cooperation of all citizens is earnestly solicited.
Andy Coghill Ken Vegh Public Works Manager Weed Inspector
2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca
This notice is published in local newspapers and is posted on our website www.kingsville.ca
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