Southpoint Sun April 10, 2013

New local Gleaners group to help feed the hungry

By Sheila McBrayne

Based out of the Leamington/Kingsville area, the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners is the newest not-for-profit charity and is the second of its kind in all Ontario.

What do Gleaners do? “The goal is to feed hungry people locally and internationally using leftover fresh produce. Our region is known for agriculture production, especially vegetables. That is why we feel confident that this is the best possible place to start a Gleaning operation,” stated Tina Quiring, one of the organizers and founding members of the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners.

Quiring has been involved for many years with the Meat Canning program, which comes to Leamington each spring using the Heinz grading station. After the meat canning session she looked for other ways to send food to the needy. “I started jarring tomato sauce, and my niece pointed out that it was like ‘gleaning’ and she said I think there’s a group that does that – Gleaners,” said Quiring. After an internet search she was soon on her way to gathering the volunteers and community support she would need to create Ontario’s second branch of Gleaners. The first branch is based out of Cambridge. The Cambridge operation produced 7.1 million soup servings in 2012! “With the volume of vegetables that are processed in Essex County each year, we are very confident that we will be meeting or exceeding these numbers in the near future,” stated Quiring.

Gleaning is a Biblical concept in which God commanded farmers to allow the poor to gather food from the fields that had been harvested. Today, Gleaners can feed the hungry through gleaning surplus and non-marketable produce that may be too big or small, slightly discoloured, blemished, or too close to the expiry date. The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners are non-denominational.

The secondary benefits of gleaning is keeping the excess produce out of landfills.

The final product is dried produce such as asparagus, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, corn, lentils, onions, peas, peppers, barley, tomatoes, apples, pears, along with salt and noodles are mixed and made into dehydrated vegetable soup mix and fruit snacks. One three-and(Continued on Page 3)

Tall ship festival cancelled for Leamington

By Bryan Jessop

What was expected to be the biggest War of 1812 Bicentennial event of the year for Leamington has been cancelled.

The Southwestern Ontario Coastal Trails Sails To See Festival had been reduced from five ports to four, as Leamington municipal council decided not to fund the event during recent budget deliberations. Kingsville, Pelee Island, Amherstburg and Windsor will continue onward with plans for the festival, to take place Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. Ships booked to appear in Leamington — the Pride of Baltimore II of Baltimore, Maryland, Westward of Rockland, Maine and Dreamer of Erie, Pennsylvania will have to dock at one of the other four locations throughout the four-day event.

The cancellation of the festival also includes appearances by live musical performers, an Artisans’ Alley, an area set aside for children’s activities and The Admiral’s Table, arranged by St. John’s Anglican Church for visitors to

dine with the captains and their crews of the three ships who were scheduled to drop anchor in Leamington. The festival was being organized by a committee spanning the five participating Essex County ports, including Leamington Marina manager Ronan Oliver and recreation and culture manager Amanda Smith. In Leamington, Anne Miskovsky and Brenda Fischer were also planning events for the local marina’s role in the event.

A sum of $14,000 had originally been budgeted by council for the festival, but with upper level government funding coming in at significantly less than originally indicated, the potential out-of-pocket costs for the municipality escalated significantly. Leamington mayor John Paterson pointed out that if weather conditions such as rain led to a poor turnout, council could have faced losses between $40,000 and $70,000.

Although commitments had been established with three U.S. tall ships

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Barbershop Harmony Week celebrated at Council

Before Leamington Municipal Council began its regular meeting on Monday, April 8 those present were treated to a delightful selection of songs performed by the County Connection Barbershop Quartet. As their spokesperson, Eric Best, explained that they were there to promote the week of April 7 through 13 as Barbershop Harmony Week. The Windsor Chapter of the International Barbershop Harmony Society is known as the Sun Parlour Chorus and was chartered back in 1944. It currently has about forty a capella singers from Windsor and Essex County. The Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and as part of that celebration, the Sun Parlour Chorus will be hosting a one time commemorative show at the Tecumseh Mall on April 13 starting at 1 p.m. This event is expected to bring in concert choirs from several high schools from within Windsor and Essex County as well as a selection of barbershop harmonies. Pictured here are members of the County Connection Barbershop Quartet (left to right) Merv Knight, Ron McDermott, Eric Best, and Jim Findlay. (SUN Photo)

Tall ships stop in Leamington cancelled

(Continued from Front) to dock in Leamington, even the first ownership group — representing the Pride of Baltimore II — had not yet signed a contract guaranteeing its appearance for the Sails to See Festival.

“Everything was way too open,” said Paterson. “Council got cold feet and decided not to push ahead (with the festival). We were looking at a short amount of time to pull it all together.”

Leamington representatives within the fivecommunity organization committee were hoping to attract between 7,000 and 10,000 visitors to their location of the event. Boarding passes were to be sold at $5 each to tour the three ships originally scheduled to dock in Leamington, but had not yet been issued.

The cancellation is not related to relationships with the other four participating communities.

“It’s a very amicable and supportive group,” said Oliver prior to council’s cancellation announcement.

Paterson explained that other recreational events scheduled to take place in Leamington will proceed as planned. A suggestion to fund and build a sheltered stage at Leamington Marina — a proposal brought to council by local musicians — will be budgeted for the 2014 calendar year. The total cost is an estimated $20,000.

“The group of local musicians said they’d raise

$1,000 of that money, and they’ve already raised more than that,” Paterson noted. For more details on the Sails To See event, visit the

website www.coastaltrails. ca. Other War of 1812 bicentennial event details can be found on www.1812ontario. ca.

New Local Gleaners helping feed hungry with surplus produce

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a half pound bag of dehydrated soup mix can make 100 soup servings and is nutritionally balanced. The cost to produce one serving of soup is 5¢.

On Friday, April 5 the first kick-off fundraising event was held at Colasantis with approximately 300 supporters in attendance. But the work on this project started long before last Friday. Rob Nelson, one of the many volunteers who came out on Friday evening moved back to the Leamington area two years ago from British Columbia where there are two Gleaner organizations. “I was familiar with their work… This area is so rich agriculturally, we’d like to take advantage of the excess,” said Nelson. “It’s been a God thing… God has put this all together,” he added.

Vern Toews, the guest speaker at Friday evening’s event, also moved back to the Leamington area in November of 2011. Toews calls himself a Leamington farm boy who moved to BC in 1998 where he operated a 40-acre greenhouse and participated in the Fraser Valley Gleaners by giving his excess tomatoes. After selling his operation and moving back ‘home’ he’s ready to contribute in a hands-on capacity with the Gleaners.

The local Gleaners are getting ready for this season’s harvest. “We have a handshake agreement for a location. Once that’s in place it will take us about three months to get up and running,” said Toews.

The group has its charity status number and can receive donations and issue receipts. Anyone wishing more information or wishing to volunteer with this organization can check out the website at www.swogleaners.org or contact Tina Quiring at 519-733-2727 or email at tina8@cogeco.ca

What a difference a year makes

When the 2011-12 NHL season wound down, the bottom three teams in the Eastern Conference were packing up their belongings and hitting the links. The New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens were once again on the outside looking in. A frustrating lockout and 48-game season later, and those teams are all poised to make some noise in this year’s run for the Stanley Cup.

With about 10 games remaining in the schedule, the Habs and Leafs both sit comfortably in playoff spots, while the often struggling Islanders have made a push into the eighth and final post-season berth.

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To say that the lockout-shortened season has helped these three teams would be an understatement. None of them made significant changes in the off-season and all were expected to repeat last year’s performances and miss out on hockey’s holy grail. They seemingly all benefited from the short season.

But, with some great play out of the gate, the Habs and Leafs have shown that they belong where they are and the upstart Islanders have risen steadily in the standings after a 4-7-1 start. Florida, New Jersey and Philadelphia, who all made the playoffs last season, sit out of it right now.

That’s not to say they can’t make a run for it and unseat the Islanders but there are only 10 games remaining in most cases. Throw in those three-point games involving overtime and shootouts, and it becomes difficult for a team to come from behind and grab a spot. Over in the West, the Phoenix Coyotes and Nashville Predators, two teams who played for Lord Stanley’s mug last year, are poised to golf early, with the Parise-led Minnesota Wild jumping into one of the spots, while the Anaheim Ducks have quietly turned in a fine season to put themselves in the hunt.

Of course there are those who will say that, given a full NHL season, these teams may flounder, but it is what it is. Going into the short schedule, everyone knew that a good start was paramount in giving some of the also-rans a shot at a playoff run.

In that category are my beloved Leafs, who haven’t tasted playoff hockey since 2004. I’m hoping not to jinx them, but this could be the year that actually turns everything around for the blue and white. I’m not predicting they will win the cup for the first time in 46 years, but one can only hope that they at least make a respectable showing if they get there. There is always something to build on.

Their rivals from Montreal have had a bounce-back year after finishing dead last in the East last season. A Toronto-Montreal playoff matchup would be a hockey lover’s delight and I would welcome that matchup wholeheartedly. It may be bad for my Leafs but it would be oh so good for the game after the Bettman follies of the past 10 months cast a shadow over it.

What better way to give Bettman the finger, than to have a Montreal-Toronto matchup and a Detroit-Chicago series in the West? A true original six final four. Hey, a guy can dream, can’t he?

Public No-Show

Council began its Monday meeting with a Court of Revision for the Murray Smith Drain, followed by a Re-zoning Public Meeting for properties purchased by St. Michael’s Parish. In both cases nobody from the public appeared before council, so the matters ended as soon as they had begun and will now move on to the necessary enacting by-laws.

MS Society expresses thanks

Southpoint Sun:

On behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, WindsorEssex County Chapter, and the Leamington MS Walk Committee, I would like to extend our most sincere thanks for your wonderful coverage of our annual Team Captain Kick-Off Event.

Your help with this really does kick off the last month of our MS Walk season. Without friends like the Leamington Southpoint Sun, our walk would not be as successful as it was.

Each year the MS Society hosts the Leamington MS Walk to raise funds for local client services and research to find a cure. Multiple sclerosis is the most commonly diagnosed neurological disease found in people between the ages of 15 and 40. For reasons still unknown, this area has a high rate of occurrence.

This lunch allows us to thank our team captains and provide an avenue for conversation and information regarding the walk with the local media. In municipali-

ties such as Leamington and the surrounding area, our small town newspapers are truly the heart and soul of the community.

I really enjoyed speaking with you regarding your dedication and commitment to the local community, and learning how you started your paper and the way you provide wonderful personal coverage of events and news that are so important to the local residents.

You have put so much heart into your paper, starting with your wonderful, happy and sunny logo (I always smile when I see it), to your writing and in-depth

coverage of what truly matters in the community. Thank you once again for all that you have done for us. I know this makes a big difference to us. Thank you for continuing with your great coverage of local events and being part of the fabric of the community! We love the Leamington Southpoint Sun!

– Sincerely, Jacqueline Putterman, Fundraising Coordinator, MS Society, Windsor-Essex County Chapter. Leamington MS Walk Committee: Jack and Sheila Brush, Lloyd Arner, Vicki Belicka

Council will have less money to provide municipal services

Going into the 2013 budget consideration, members of Leamington municipal council must deal with some very distressing knowledge. Foremost, is the loss Leamington has suffered because of OMPAC reassessment. “Based on the returned roll, assessment decreases translated into $247,000 in reduced taxation revenue if 2012 tax rates were applied to the roll (i.e. without any increase in tax rates. The translation of this for our municipal councillors is easy: to raise the same amount of money this year as last, taxes must rise. How much? A 1% increase in our general levy raises approximately $217,000, so our lost assessment means a 1.14% increase just to ‘tread water’.

Just to make sure the meaning of the assessment erosion was clear, Cheryl Horobin, Leamington’s Director of Business and Finance, informed Council that Leamington has the lowest assessment per person of the seven Essex County municipalities, and the second lowest per household.

The bad news continues: “assessment-related tax shift has increased demand on residential properties to mitigate reductions in commercial and industrial classes.” Commercial and industrial properties pay a higher tax rate than residential properties, but the loss of assessed value in those classes is greater than the loss in the residential class. So, residential properties are shouldering a bit more of the burden of any tax increase than they would have if no reassessment had been made.

Before even looking at details of what is in the budget, councillors have been told that increases in wages and benefits are 4.72%—over half a million dollars! While pay raises are well below that level, advances on the pay grid due to

seniority and job reassessments account for the change. The only way to limit that increase is to shrink the workforce. That is, layoffs must be considered if the cost increase resulting in higher taxes is to be dropped. And loss of jobs means cuts to services.

Councillors have the dubious advantage of knowing there are some hefty increases that are simply beyond their ability to control. Insurance costs, for example, have increased 9.6% or $76,550 (and are expected to increase even more a bit later in the year). In April of 2010 gasoline sold for less than $1.00 per litre, in April 2011 it was about the same price as today, and last year at this time it had spiked at about $1.35 per litre. Who knows where it will be at this time next year?

Finally, members of council received a 140-page package of grant requests totalling about $250,000. Last year they spent just over $100,000 on grants, so one of the distasteful jobs they must tackle is deciding what requests for assistance must be cut back or simply denied.

The seven members of Leamington Council must look at what is described as a ‘reasonable’ budget and make the really tough decisions: where to cut when money is tight. What valuable idea has to be shelved? What service must be cut back? What project can be delayed? Where is the pain going to be felt, because this time, painless is not an option.

Leamington Council spent Wednesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 4 reviewing the draft budget department by department, as well as discussing the merits of the various grant requests.

Council will continue to be televised for $22,000 a year

weighed in with, “There’s no misquoting”, while DeputyMayor Wright described televised meetings as an “unvarnished viewpoint”. Consensus emerged that the amount was reasonable for the service provided, but Councillor Atkin steered the debate to the secondary consideration of how to provide the financial support. “I don’t like this format of us buying this service”, he said, making his preference for a grant rather than a contract clear. When it was mentioned that corporate policy demands a request for proposals before entering into a service contract, Mayor Paterson said he did not want to get into a RFP.

A brief presentations were also heard from Sheila Wisdom of the Windsor Symphony - $3,400 for a new ‘Water Music’ initiative for Seacliff Park and Sally McDonald of the Chamber of Commerce asked for $30,000 for tourismrelated initiatives and general support.

Concern was voiced in a number of ways: the need to reduce the tax demand was voiced by Councillor MacDonald: “When things are tough, you cut.” The difficulty of determining what could be pared away was voiced by Councillor Jacobs, who, using Community Services as an example said, “I can’t say what Rob [Sharon, Director of Social and Community Services] needs in his department, but I can’t pass this.” The eventual approach of Council followed the idea expressed by Deputy-Mayor Wright: “I want to hear everything first...I’d feel more comfortable with that.”

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Of the grants, some received considerable attention. A case in point was the request from CFTV 34 that televises council meetings: they submitted a grant request for $22,140. Not coincidentally, they also proposed a feefor-service contract in lieu of a grant that would have had Leamington pay $22,140 for television (and internet live streaming) coverage of council meetings. Council members debated the significance of TV coverage of their meetings in the context of their strategic priorities of transparency and communication. Councillor MacDonald pointed out that, “It’s unadulterated with someone else’s point of view”, comparing TV to radio and print media. Councillor Chopchick

By mid-morning, however, Municipal Council turned their attention to their own budget, beginning with questions about Tourism and Economic Development. For tourism the main issue is how much should Leamington do for itself, and how much can it rely on the efforts of others such as the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Windsor, Essex County and Pelee Island (TWEPI). Economic Development discussion swirled around the question voiced by Councillor Atkin, “Is the EDO’s office doing what we expect it to?”

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Pictured here showing off some of the dresses last year are, from left to right, Ursula Tiessen, Fran Segedin, Jenna Renwick, Louise Neufeld, Bonnie Pauls, Jayne Latam, Sandra Petryschuk and Janet Dick.

(File Photo)

Prom Project 2013 has 100s of dresses for young ladies

Prom and graduation season is quickly approaching and prom dresses are accumulating at the Leamington Mennonite Church.

“With new ones coming in the group has well over 200 dresses already, and there are more coming in every day,” said Ursula Tiessen.

Prom Project began in 2011 when gently used dresses were collected through the Et Cetera Shoppe, which were offered to girls to purchase for $10 for prom. The idea was that young ladies didn’t have to spend a fortune on a dress for prom. The program’s success showed the need for this program in the community. The need outgrew the Et Cetera Shoppe and moved to the Leamington Mennonite Church last year.

Many dresses have already come in, but anyone interested can still drop off dresses at Willabee’s in Leamington. For every dress donated, you will receive a $50 gift certificate towards a formal dress at Willabee’s Formal Dress Gallery. Sue Sleiman at Willabee’s has been an intregal part of the program with her dress promo. Dresses are also gladly accepted at the Et Cetera Shoppe.

The event will take place at Leamington United Mennonite Church at 78 Oak Street East, Leamington, Friday, May 3 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The organizers of the prom dress program thanks Willabee’s, the Et Cetera Shoppe, SECC, 96.7 The Mix, WilkinSigns and LMUC.

Sidewalk cafes coming to town

Leamington Council approved a report on Monday, April 8 that outlined the requirements for temporary sidewalk patios in the Community Improvement Plan area.

This year $12,000 is budgeted to provide grants to restaurants that want to build a sidewalk cafe. The grant is limited to a maximum of 50% of the cost to an upset limit of $2,000 per patio.

Discussion was extensive: there was concern about potential loss of uptown parking; a proposed time frame of April 1st to October 1st for operating seemed to be too early for closing the patios.

In the end, however, members of council recognized that this is the first year and decided to let administration use their discretion as the success of the program is evaluated.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you must stand up for what you believe is right, even if it costs you a few friends along the way. It is the price to pay for doing the honorable thing.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, take a trip this week if it will help you reach your goals. The change of scenery could give you an entirely new perspective on a situation that needs tackling.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, think about adding some new skills to your resume. It's not that your job is in turmoil right now, but it always pays to be a step ahead when it comes to your career.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, just because everyone else is making changes doesn't mean you have to at this time as well. If things are working out, then let them stay as they are for a while.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Don't set limits on what you do, Leo. Changes at work mean you may need to fill different roles that require new skills. There's a good chance you can master them.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Networking comes in all shapes and sizes, Virgo. Attend a fun function to put yourself in touch with new people and lead to encounters that can help your future.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, don't feel guilty if your opinion differs from others'. If you don't agree with the consensus, then that is your opinion and your right.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, say what is on your mind because sometimes people just need to hear the honest truth. You have a good way of exacting authority and representing others.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, get together with people who share your love of adventure this week. Together you can enjoy time spent living vicariously and enjoying the scenery flying by.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, if you want to get real results this time, change your approach with a person who has been troublesome in the past. You will get the knack of persuasion.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Discuss issues from your past that you have yet to resolve, Aquarius. This is the week to "come clean" with a spouse or romantic partner or someone else close to you.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, do generous things for others, and not only will you feel great, but also you will get an unexpected reward.

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Council Report for April 8

Sturgeon Woods Campground has been having serious difficulty with its septic system. A new weeping bed would cost them somewhere between $600,000 and $700,000. But when the planned sanitary sewer is installed along Point Pelee Drive their share of the cost is expected to be between $550,000 and $700,000, and the business simply cannot spend well over $1 million to solve one problem twice. So it turned to the municipality to see if some arrangement could be made pending the installation of the sanitary sewer. In a report to council, the Director of Community Services, Rob Sharon, presented an idea that would work as a short term solution and would be within the letter of the law. The municipality is forbidden to “bonus” any business—it cannot offer any entity a special deal unless that deal is available to everyone requesting the same treatment.

Point Pelee Drive corridor the option of paying a sewer surcharge on their metered water consumption (which none do now since they have no sanitary sewer) in return for the right to dispose of septic waste at the municipal pollution control centre at no charge from the municipality. Individuals choosing to accept this offer will still have to pay private haulers to pump out their tank and truck the septage to the plant, but the cost of that compared to installation of a new system when the existing one has failed is a huge savings. In return, the municipality gets income into its sewer reserves by simply using infrastructure that already exists at the plant.

Short Term Parking Spot Created

Jeff Kelly and Tyler Chadwick of Collins Barrow at 92 Talbot Street East were present at Monday’s Council Meeting to support their request for one parking spot near the business to be converted from the usual 2 hour limit to a 15 minute limit. They explained to council that this would be a great help to many of their clients whose visits to the offices involve only a very brief time—to deliver documents, or to sign a paper.

The report to council describing the request and the location of such a proposed short-term parking spot was not particularly supportive of such a request. Brian Sweet, Leamington’s Director of Corporate Services listed a number of reasons why this request should not be supported at this time: it doesn’t appear to be really needed, it could stimulate similar requests from other businesses in the CIP area, it would be difficult to enforce, and it prematurely anticipates the result of a traffic and parking study that is to be done this year.

business to stay in the uptown core and not move to some mall where convenient parking is more or less a given. In the end, the recommendation was ignored and council ordered the change as soon as it could be accomplished.

Grass Cutting Savings

Last year the municipality had three contracts to cut lawns at various locations around the municipality that cost $87,015. This year, those locations were tendered out together and the result is a lowest tender from Tomboy Mow & Snow for a total of $67,990 (including net HST and a $5000 contingency amount).

When asked about the contingency, Ken Brown, P. Eng, Manager of Public Works, explained that the contract calls for cutting once a week for 26 weeks. If there are areas that require an additional cut (because of an unseasonably long growing season) the contract guarantees the price and the contingency guarantees the money will be available, so the work will not end up over budget. If not needed, the money is not spent on ‘something else’.

The Mayor was disappointed that the lowest tender came from a Windsor company when there are local businesses that perform the same work, but the savings over the three years of the contract are significant.

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All of these arguments fell on an unsympathetic council. Councillor Hilda MacDonald pointed out, “we have just committed $300,000 to a CIP”, and this request can assist a business at no cost. Councillor Rick Atkin added that this could assist parents dropping children off at the movie theatre when it reopens. The Deputy-Mayor pointed out it was a little thing that could encourage this

Fire Chief Chuck Parsons updated Leamington Council on the Fire Master Plan. Begun in 2003 and adopted in 2005, the plan laid out the basis for a five year work plan to improve fire services in the municipality. In 2012 it was decided to revisit and update the plan since there have been many changes in technology and there has been a significant impact due to the success of the plan’s implementation.

Essentially, the Chief was looking for Council’s endorsement of a public open house to receive public input so it could present Municipal Council with a fully updated report and work plan. Council formally received the update and agreed with an open house that will be held later on this year.

Councillor John Jacobs was especially interested in what efforts were being made to enhance fire safety for migrant workers in their various accommodations in the municipality. After the Fire Chief described the comprehensive effort they make in conjunction with both the Mexican Consulate and the Board of Public Health, Councillor Jacobs took the opportunity to add a little levity to the discussion: he congratulated the chief on the smoke detector program, pointing out that not only did it make his home safer, but it also served as a signal that supper is ready... BILL CHAPLIN

Airport busy season approaching

By Bryan Jessop

Not many businesses are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, but a Leamington facility fits the description — one that some residents don’t even know exists.

Leamington Airport Ltd. was constructed in 1998 and is situated on a 52-acre strip of land between Seacliff Drive/County Road 20 and Mersea Road B, officially at 1724 County Road 20. The airport’s 1.164 km-long runway is accessible to the pilots of small single- and twin-engine aircraft at all times. For nighttime and other low-light landings, pilots can turn on the landing strip’s lighting system remotely through procedures in the Canada Air Supplement.

The airport is situated 4.6 km east of urban Leamington at an elevation of 176 metres, at the nautical location 42º 1’ 29” N, 82º 31’ 29” W. The facility is coowned and co-managed by Leamington residents Vic Gabriele and Gino Saccucci — Gabriele is the owner of Gabriele BrandSource

Home Furnishings while Saccucci is a retired partner of Sun-Brite Canning Ltd.

Although the airport is open year-round, the busy season is centered around the summer months. Pilots from Michigan, Ohio and Toronto use the local landing strip on a consistent basis, while the most frequent users are those who hail from the Windsor to London corridor. Some pilots from North Carolina and Florida have also used Leamington Airport, as has a helicopter pilot from Texas. The asphalt-covered runway runs north-south, nearly spanning the distance from Seacliff Drive/County Road 20 to Mersea Road B.

“Most of the aircraft we see are single-engine, but any twin-engine plane can use it,” Gabriele explained. “We’ve had twin turbo-prop King Airs and turbine engine Pilatus aircraft use our airport.”

Since its construction 15 years ago, Leamington Airport has served as the site for the Sun Parlour Radio Control Flyers shows, air ambulance and hospital transfer services (Medivac) and Coast Guard Training. Until 2001, it was also used for Pelee Island to mainland Essex County air taxi services, but afterwards the more northerly of the two locations was switched to Windsor Airport.

Leamington Airport’s hangars can accommodate 12 to 15 aircraft, depending on the size of each plane. Pilots lease hanger spaces on a month-by-month basis. There are currently 12 craft taking shelter in the hangers, 11 single-engine and one twin-engine plane.

Two years ago, upgrades were made to the pilots’ lounge area. The main building also features washrooms and office spaces while visiting pilots can fuel up at a pump offering 100 octane LL (low lead) aviation fuel. Users of the local airport have included the Royal Canadian Air Force 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, better known as The Snowbirds. Despite its proximity to the path of the 2010 F1 tornado that struck Leamington, the airport and aircraft parked there did not sustain any damage.

“There was a lot of debris scattered around the property, but it didn’t do any harm here,” said Gabriele from the airport. “It went right around us. We were lucky.”

Leamington Airport Ltd. is classified as a registered aerodrome, as listed in the Canadian Flight Supplement under the identification code CLM2. Pilots using the local airport are requested not to fly over the Hillman Marsh Bird Sanctuary, located 2.6 km northeast of its runway.

Low water levels at Hillman Marsh

By Bryan Jessop

Low water levels on sections of Hillman Marsh aren’t nearly as threatening to local wildlife as they may appear.

Windy conditions early this month have caused a water level effect in the marsh that is neither rare nor detrimental to species that make the local wetlands their home. The sudden water level drop was caused by strong winds that allowed water to breach a barrier located in the cut of Hillman Beach, a strip of land separating Hillman Marsh from Lake Erie. When the barrier’s affects are compromised, the body of water with a higher level will drain into the other through the beach’s cut.

“We won’t see any degradation of species in the marsh — they’re used to it,” said Essex Region Conservation Area biologist/ecologist Dan Lebedyk. “Fish in the affected area can find their way to deeper water. It’s actually not that uncommon.”

Had water levels in the marsh dropped during the dead of winter, the impact on species in the area could have been grim. Without water to protect hibernating wildlife, exposure to cold temperatures could have proven fatal to some of the marsh’s inhabitants.

Lebedyk explained that the natural drainage of the marsh, considering its timing, should actually prove beneficial for the habitat. The exposure of mud on the marsh’s bottom allows plantlife to seed and germinate.

“It’s actually a process needed for the health of vegetation,” said Lebedyk. “Without it, habitat areas could be reduced. Allowing plants to germinate helps rejuvenate the wetlands.”

With a reduction of rainfall over Lake Erie, it has become common for the direction of natural drainage to go from the marsh to the lake. Less than normal amounts of rainfall in the area had another affect on the marsh area last week, as dry tall grass caught fire, prompting the Leamington Fire Department to send eight firefighters to the scene. The wall of flames reached several feet into the air. A stretch of tall grass and tree stumps about 250 metres in length were burnt by the fire, which the LFD brought under control just prior to 1 p.m. — about an hour-and-a-half after they received a call reporting the blaze.

“It’s not rare,” said Leamington Fire Department deputy chief Mike Ciacelli. “When the grass gets really dry, the sun can heat up a discarded (glass) bottle or metal can to the point where it can start a fire. We don’t believe this fire was set deliberately.”

If water levels in the marsh don’t remain low for a stretch of several weeks, the positive outcome of new plant life will be eliminated. When water levels rise too soon, the new growth of species such as cattails will be drowned out.

Sitting within a large watershed that stretches as far as Blytheswood, a large percentage of Leamington’s rainfall drains directly into the marsh.

“It only takes a few millimeters of rain to bring levels at Hillman Marsh right back up,” Lebedyk noted.

A History of LDSS

By C. Scott Holland

A recent announcement confirmed that a new Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS) will be built at the corner of Sherk Street and Oak Street West and that the new high school will open for the 2015-2016 school year. Its opening will coincide with the LDSS 120th anniversary.

In 1883, Essex County Council passed a by-law authorizing the establishment and creation of a high school in Leamington. But until the high school was formed, only public school teachers would offer advanced instruction on some subjects.

The very first LDSS was Lewis Wigle’s ornate, threestorey, red brick home situated where the high school parking is today. It was purchased in 1895 for a princely sum of $5,000 which included the land, building and all renovation costs.

On September 9, 1895 the president of The Leamington Post, J.C. Johnson, wrote to John Elliott of Walkerton and asked him to consider the position of principal of the new high school. Part of his letter read: “We have purchased for $3,000 two acres of the finest grounds in Ontario and we want the best school west of London.”

Classes opened on January 7, 1896 with an enrollment of 60 students. Mr. John Elliott, B.A., was the first principal and had three teachers under his leadership. Those teachers were Miss Lennie M. Scratch, F. Weidenhammer and J. Bonis.

The following year enrollment increased to 82 and was divided into four forms. Form I had 54 students, Form 2 had 19, and in Form 3 and Form 4 there were 9

in each. The school served a wide surrounding area and had 33 students from other municipalities as well as 7 students from other countries.

School history was made on November 4, 1902 when the school had its first sports day with prizes supplied by friends of the school.

Four additional classrooms were added in 1908.

By the 1920s, every student was required to play some game on Field Day and to enter at least two events unless physically unable. During that decade the school board rented the Arc and the Methodist Church basement to conduct physical exercises during winter months.

By 1922 enrollment had grown so much that Lewis Wigle’s home was demolished and a new structure built on the adjacent grounds. The two-storey, red brick and concrete building measured 40 feet by 114 feet and contained six classrooms plus a gym. In 1923 a commercial department with an enrollment of 37 increased the spectrum of learning and another 6 teachers joined the staff. Home economics, music and shop work were courses added in 1931.

The house setup occurred in 1940 when house system split the school’s 500plus students. There were

four houses – Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta – and the very first captains were Amelia Schaepees, John Pazur, Kathleen McCarty and Morris Gulliver respectively. The system lasted until the 1970-71 school year. During the Second World War the students contributed greatly through war savings, bonds and the Red Cross. LDSS students also performed over 25,000 days of farm labor. Three temporary classrooms came in 1946 and the school board agreed to purchased 10 acres of land for improvements. That same year a contract was signed to transport 200 rural students to and from the school each day. In 1949 the bus route area was enlarged to include Wheatley and a portion of Romney Township.

In 1950 the attendance was 630 with students from Leamington and Wheatley, plus Mersea, Romney and Gosfield South townships, and LDSS teachers taught the grade 9 and 10 students at the Wheatley High School.

Construction of the $775,000 current LDSS building commenced in March 1952. Later in the year, Ontario Premier Leslie Frost laid the school’s cornerstone. It opened in September of 1953 and accommodated 710 students. Official ceremonies oc-

curred on November 3, 1953.

Just a few years later, in 1959, the teaching staff consisted of 36 and at the end of 1961 a 12-room addition to the technical wing was completed. By the end of the 1960s the school had nearly 60 teachers and well over 1,100 students. For a short period of time in the 1960s, the Kingsville and Leamington’s school boards amalgamated and exchanged students to alleviate overcrowding.

For 30 years J.N. Hume was the school’s principal and he instilled discipline, education and self-awareness in every students under his leadership. Codes of conduct and dress were foremost during those years, and while those rules may not have been popular then, they did groom many students to become successful citizens.

In the 1990s the school upgraded its athletic field and with the Kinsmen Complex and double pad arenas nearby, many team sports like swimming were added.

Talks and funding for a new LDSS have been ongoing for nearly a decade,

but until the past couple of years nothing concrete had been settled. The new $26 million dollar facility will be as central as the current LDSS and will be a stone’s throw away from the Kinsmen Complex. While architectural plans for the school have not

been finalized, its location at Sherk Street and Oak Street West has. It has been a long time coming and now Leamington can only wait and see what will happen to the former school lands once the new fourth edition of century LDSS is completed.

• Switch off electronics on standby and save up to 10% on your electricity bill. Turn them off at the wall when not in use.

• Use the cool cycle on your washing machine. Washing at 30°C uses a third less electricity

• Compact fluorescent light bulbs use 75% less energy than an equivalent incandescent bulb.

• Defrost fridges and freezers regularly to improve their efficiency

Local Resources

• EnWin Conservation tips for homeowners www.enwin.com/conservation/soeforhome.cfm and Essex Power’s Save on Energy Campaign www.saveonenergy.ca/Consumer.aspx

• Ask about our energy related school programs www.stclaircollege.ca

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1950 Pontiac Streamliner brings back memories

Well known tomato farmer Herm Dick and I were having coffee recently around 6 a.m. at Tim Hortons on Erie Street South in Leamington when he mentioned that his dad was fond of buying Pontiacs. The list included a ’46, a ’50, a ’52, and a ’56. A photo of a 1950 Streamliner, reproduced here, is bound to stir memories for all of us who remember these beautiful looking cars.

Ray A. Young was the Pontiac-Buick dealer in Leamington for many years. He was born in nearby Wheatley in 1899 and sold his first GM car when he was still a teenager. When he finally retired in 1981, he had been selling cars for GM for 64 years, a crossCanada record that is probably still unbroken.

I landed my first summer job at age 15 in 1957 as the “wash boy” at 50 cents an hour on Ray Young’s used car lot. I still remember a 1950 Pontiac parked on the lot with that big dazzling grille. The car was seven years old at the time and I spent lots of elbow grease trying to bring out the best shine possible on all that chrome. It was a fastback, just like the one pictured here, and I enjoyed looking at its sleek silhouette and at the famous Pontiac streaks on the hood and trunk lid.

The car you see in the picture is currently owned by Paul Calderone of Toronto, who purchased his dark blue metallic 1950 Pontiac Streamliner two-door fastback four years ago from Al Webster, a classic car dealer north of Toronto. A decoding of the V.I.N. indicates Paul’s car was built in Southgate, California. Under the hood is a 239 cubic inch flathead inline six cylinder cranking out 90 horsepower and bolted to a three-speed column-shift transmission. Also available that year was a flathead straight eight with 268 cubic inches cranking out 108 horsepower.

Nineteen-fifty was a record year for Pontiac with nearly 466,500 cars, breaking the previous all-time record in 1941. Also noteworthy for 1950 was the arrival of the first Pontiac hardtop, the Catalina, available in the Chieftain series, and instantly popular with almost ten per cent of all 1950 Pontiacs sold. Chevrolet also brought out its first hardtop that same year, the Bel Air.

The Pontiac nameplate has now been discontinued, but as long as Pontiacs like Paul Calderone’s 1950 Streamliner show up at car shows and cruise nights, these cars will never be forgotten.

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

Despite spring frost, it’s not too early to get out in the garden

In the back yard...

Even though the threat of frost isn’t over, there are still lots of chores that can be done in the garden and around the yard.

It’s too early for tender annuals, but for early spring colour use pansies, primrose or kale which will withstand cooler spring temperatures. These plants can be planted directly in the garden as long as the soil is not too wet or planted in containers for the patio.

Once the forsythia starts to bloom, remove any wind protection away from roses bushes, but wait for warmer weather for any major pruning.

It is also time to apply the first step of lawn fertilizer with crab grass preventive. An application of slow-release fertilizer in all the planting beds will certainly get everything off to a good start.

Apply a rose fertilizer at the end of April for best results.

Now is the time to cut back any ornamental grasses or other perennials that were left over from last fall. Many perennials are starting to sprout out of the ground, but watch for frost and protect the crowns of the plants with burlap to prevent frost damage.

Many of the bulbs should be 3-4 inches in growth, such as daffodils, crocuses and tulips. A water-soluble fertilizer should be added now to help promote healthy foliage, and continued for at least 10 days or until the leaves start to die back.

It is also a bit early to bring out the indoor houseplants. Start fertilizing them once a month. Watch for moisture; the plants will require additional water as the season changes and the temperature and humidity in your home starts to change.

Some seeds in the vegetable garden can be sown directly in the soil this month, such as peas, lettuce, spinach and radishes. Plant a few rows each week to extend the harvest period.

Tomatoes and peppers should be planted when the ground becomes much warmer, usually late May. I recommend planting established plants grown at the garden centre for best results. Starting from seed in late May will only prolong a later harvest.

If you can’t work outside just yet, now is the time to plan and review last year’s garden journal. Check your tools, sharpen mower blades, and do any necessary maintenance before starting.

Also be sure to remove any weeds that over-wintered. Start early before the weather warms up too much and things get out of control.

Beginning Friday, April 19 at 7 pm and continuing....

FridayApril 197:00 pmWhere Hope is Not Needed

SaturdayApril 2011:00 amA Life Without Hope

SaturdayApril 207:00 pmA Universal Promise of Hope

SundayApril 217:00 pmA Mountain of Hope

TuesdayApril 237:00 pmEvidence of Hope

WednesdayApril 247:00 pmHope in a Father’s Love

FridayApril 267:00 pmHope That is Affirmed

SaturdayApril 2711:00 amThe Blessed Hope

SaturdayApril 277:00 pmHope That is Complete

Glendon Robinson presents the information in a very clear, insightful and compelling manner. Seminar attendees both hear and read of the foundational truths that offer hope. Each person will experience a deeper sense of life’s purpose and better understand the great controversy in which we are all involved. Despite the doom and gloom in our news reports, this seminar confidently presents the only ray of hope that still exists and is freely available to all.

Southpoint Stars teams crowned league champions

The Southpoint United Communities Credit Union Atom Stars played the top ranked Harrow Lady Rams in the Atom championship game. After two periods the Stars found themselves down by a score of 2-0.

Deliver

In the third period the girls came alive. Erin Hopper lasered a point shot just inside the post to get it started. Later in the contest the Stars tied the game to force the overtime. Early in the 3-on-3 overtime a Southpoint defenceman chipped the puck off of the boards to a streaking Raine Schiefer in the neutral zone. Schiefer then skated to the top of the circle and unloaded a cannon of a shot that found the twine to win it for the Lady Stars. Halle Debono was again amazing in net getting the big win!

The Bantam championship saw two Southpoint teams battling it out, Fox Ready-Mix versus Wheatley Optimists. When the final buzzer rang it was the Southpoint Wheatley Optimists Stars that came out on top, posting a huge 3-2 victory. Erica Taylor was phenomenal in net again for the championship team.

The Intermediate Tier 1 championship game saw the Southpoint Lions Club Stars face off against a tough Tecumseh team. Kim Goyeau got the Stars on the board first, which proved to be the game winner. The score did not change until the dying seconds when Riley Brown muscled her way out of her own zone with the puck and found the back of the net with .4 seconds remaining in the contest. Shayna Augustine proved why she is the best goalie in the league

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Mosquito pitching clinic

The Leamington District Minor Baseball Association (LDMBA) will host a Pitching Clinic on Monday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the large gym at Leamington District Secondary School. The clinic is open to all Mosquito-aged players (born in 2002 and 2003) and registered to play baseball with LDMBA this season.

“As Mosquito is the first division to include live pitching,” said Kevin Newman, LDMBA President. “It is important the players understand and experience what is expected.”

Head clinician John Ford and a number of experienced instructors will teach proper throwing mechanics, demonstrate correct footwork and teach the proper gripping of the ball.

Players are to bring their gloves and wear running shoes as the clinic is held indoors. There is a $5.00 fee (payable at the door) for the clinic.

Rhine Danube bowling results

The following are the Rhine Danube Bowling League scores for Mon. Mar. 25 at Empire Lanes:

Games Over 200: M. Dickau 214, H. Kosempel 215234, G. Garnham 246-223, C. Sabelli 215, S. Garnham 249-225, A. Dickau 205, S. Leclair 224, W. Fittler 205237, J. Valade 201, C. Kosempel 232, A. Salvatti 214, D. Dalimonte 206-221, J. Paliwoda 201.

Series Over 550: M. Dickau 566, E. Purr 585, A. Dickau 550, S. Leclair 555, J. Valade 564, C. Kosempel 578, H. Kosempel 617, G. Garnham 651, S. Garnham 641, W. Fittler 634, D. Dalimonte 600. Standings: Fittler Farms 66, Unico 60, Dickau 49, Rhine 44, Takis 41, Weil’s 34.

Southpoint Stars champions

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by posting another big shutout win! Assist went to Riley Brown.

The Intermediate Tier 3 championship saw the Southpoint Rhine Danube Stars face off against the first-place Tecumseh Tiger Cats. Southpoint scored early and led this game for most of the contest until the final few minutes when Tecumseh scored two late goals to post a big come-from-behind 2-1 victory.

Congratulations to all of the girls on a very successful hockey season!

Skate Wheatley posts competition results

Skate Wheatley has shown well in competition this skating season. Congratulations to Jake Ellis on making the Developmental season for 2013-2014. The following are the results:

Pat Abela/Lyle McPhedram Memorial Invitational Amherstburg – Jan. 18-20

Gold Free Skate: Kristen DiMenna 10th.

Junior Silver: Chelsey Malott 5th, Mackenzie Mifflin 8th, Emma Hannigan 10th.

Junior Bronze: Mackenzie Goodison 2nd, Meghan Mercer 6th, Haley Clark 8th, Melissa Phan 9th.

Triathlon: Krislyn Malott 8th.

Gold Interpretive: Kristen DiMenna 4th, Landis Hancock 4th.

Silver Interpretive: Mackenzie Mifflin 6th, Chelsey Malott 8th, Melissa Phan 8th.

Bronze Interpretive: Summer Ellis 1st, Mackenzie Goodison 4th, Meghan Mercer 6th, Michelle McClellan 7th, Haley Clark 9th.

Pre-Intro Interpretive Men’s: Jake Ellis 1st, Owen Van Oorschot-Fowler 2nd.

Women’s Pre-Intro: Jayden Garvey 2nd, Hannah Ribble 2nd, Emma Barrette 5th, Jadyn Ryan 5th, Kassidy Tiessen 5th, Mallery Fischer 6th, Erica Hicks 6th, Bryn Parent 6th, Marra Gualtieri 7th, Robyn Jadischke 7th.

Preliminary Ladies: Summer Ellis 1st, Mackenzie Grineau

1st, Mykayla Tiessen 2nd, Alexas Bryne-Mosion 3rd, Averie Garant 4th, Krysten Garant 4th, Delaney Ribble 6th, Allison Shaw 7th, Andrea Linke-Driedger 8th.

Preliminary Men’s: Jake Ellis 2nd.

Western Ontario STARSkate Championship

Aylmer – Feb. 22-24

Gold Star Skate: Kristen DiMenna 13th.

Junior Silver: Chelsey Malott 10th, Emma Hannigan 11th, Mackenzie Mifflin 13th.

Junior Bronze: Meghan Mercer 9th.

Preliminary: Averie Garant 5th.

Triathlon: Krislyn Malott 9th.

Pre-Intro Interpretive: Jake Ellis 1st.

Pre-Preliminary Men’s STARSkate: Jake Ellis 2nd.

Gold Interpretive: Krislyn Malott 2nd, Kristen DiMenna 9th.

Silver Interpretive: Chelsey Malott 9th, Mackenzie Mifflin 15th.

Junior Bronze: Meghan Mercer 10th.

Intro Interpretive: Krysten Garant 12th.

Western Invitational Conference

Thedford – Mar. 2-3

Restricted Preliminary Ladies: Summer Ellis 2nd, Krysten Garant 2nd, Averie Garant 3rd, Alexas Bryne-Mosion 3rd, Delaney Ribble 6th, Robyn Jadischke 7th.

Pre-Preliminary Ladies: Marissa Morrow 2nd, Emma Barrette 3rd, Jayden Garvey 3rd, Hannah Ribble 3rd, Mallery Fischer 4th, Jadyn Ryan 4th, Jessica Bailey-Lopez 5th, Adelina Bailey-Lopez 7th.

Men’s Division: Jake Ellis 1st.

CanSkate Ladies: Makyla Vanevery 2nd, Nadia Barrette 3rd.

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel 6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Worship Services 11 am

Presbyterian Church

Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541 Sunday Worship Services 11 am ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am.(English) 10:30 am (English/Children’s Liturgy) 10:30 am (OLBS, Wheatley, English) 3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (Youth) St. Joseph’s Church 310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643 Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)

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

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

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

Curling season winds down

Curling Report by Gordon Wonnick

The Sun Parlour Curling Club season has come to an end, and another very successful season it has been. Members will now get into some heavy duty activity at the club as they immediately embark on their journey of putting in a new foundation for the curling ice, which means new pipes and equipment in order to provide good ice to enjoy next season. The current pipes are over 30 years old and have started to spring leaks and caused the club to lose one sheet out of four, which leaves them no option but to spend the big bucks on new equipment.

In this last report of the season, I would like to share info regarding winners of several of the club’s leagues.

The winners of the Monday Men’s League for the second half of the curling season was the team of Gord Ellis (skip), Tim Stevenson, Matt Dick and Shawn Morris. As winners, the team chose to donate the money from the prize pool to the Salvation Army on behalf of the Sun Parlour Curling Club.

The Monday Night Ladies winners are skip Cathy Moncur and teammates Sheila Kerrigan, Debbie Willoughby and Jennifer Nugent. They were presented with a trophy by Kevin Reid of Reid Funeral Home.

The ladies second half Wednesday Night Curling winners are skip Bonnie Hyatt, Carolyn Coad, Gerri Cassels, Linda Verhoeven and Lisa Dick.

Many thanks to the sponsors who provided prizes: Reid Funeral Home, Ives Insurance,

Joey’s Only, Gilligan’s, Cher Smith - Mary K Cosmetics, and Lakeside Deli. Congratulations to all the winners. See you next season.

County Bridge Results

Kingsville Bridge Club, Apr. 3: 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Dave Derbyshire and Derek Parry, 3rd Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 4th Roger Cote and Jim Perkes.

Harrow Bridge Club, Apr. 4: North/South – 1st Pat DeNapoli and Frank Duransky, 2nd Sandy Gammie and Joyce Gammie, 3rd Helen Jenner and Jenny Cornwall. East/West – 1st Sue Srokosz and Jim Hayhurst, 2nd John McGregor and Dorothy McGregor, 3rd Jan Cooper and Helen Butler.

Bridge is played every Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, and on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at Harrowood. For further info call 519-738-4939.

Flyers host awards banquet

By Bryan Jessop

Two weeks after the on-ice 2012-13 season came to an end, the Leamington Flyers wrapped up their off-ice season. The Flyers held their annual team awards banquet at The Portuguese Club Thursday, April 4. The biggest surprise from this year’s announcements wasn’t any of the player award winners, but a declaration made from the team’s bench staff. Jamie McDermott, who has shared coaching duties alongside Flyers’ head coach Tony Piroski for the past 14 seasons, announced that he will be stepping down from his place on the bench effective as of the 2013-14 season’s kick-off.

McDermott explained that the decision was based on his need to spend more time with his family as well as focusing more heavily on his business — TVM Limited — a trucking company based in Cottam.

“I’ve seen our hockey players more than I’ve seen my own kids,” said McDermott. “I’ve been on my way out the door to a game and my five-year-old daughter will be tugging at my pant leg begging me to bring her with me.”

McDermott also has a 15-year-old son playing travel hockey that he plans to spend more time with. His business, TVM, sends automotive parts to assembly factories for General Motors, Ford and Chrysler.

McDermott began coaching along with Piroski 14 years ago with a minor hockey team. The duo moved on to lead the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ Essex 73’s for nine seasons before moving up as head coach (Piroski) and assistant coach for the Flyers starting with the 2010-11 season. McDermott will still be dedicating significant time with the team, joining fellow assistant coaches Mark Epplett, Ron Soucie and Lee Jones as off-bench assistant coaches during home games. Jamie will also attend a few practices and when possible, road games. Elsewhere, he will assist the team’s ownership group with business operations such as inventory.

McDermott met with Piroski the previous week to announce his intentions of stepping away from the bench.

“It’ll be difficult, that’s for sure,” Piroski said of finding a replacement for his long-standing cohort. “Loyalty is a big thing. There’s a way I like to do things, and he (McDermott) can basically finish my sentences.”

Piroski will soon begin the process of selecting a replacement and although he explained he isn’t yet certain if the chosen candidate will come from within the organization, he stated that he is not seeking out applications.

“I’ll definitely prefer to hand-pick the replacement,” Piroski noted.

Last week’s banquet was attended by about 120 guests, eager to find out who would be picked for team awards. The Flyers’ coaching staff selected the following players for the 2012-13 team winners:

• volunteer of the year — Ethel Ferguson;

• rookie of the year — Matt Mancina;

• defenseman of the year — Dakota Olvin;

• most gentlemanly player — J.P. Grineau;

• hardest worker — Cole Chevalier;

• unsung hero — Nathan Opblinger;

• leading scorer — Alex Seguin;

• regular season MVP — Tony Spidalieri;

• playoff MVPs — Kyle Shaw and Mitch Amante.

“It was definitely difficult to select winners this year,”

McDermott said.

Seguin was also a nominee for the annual Windsor Essex Sports Persons of the Year (WESPY) awards in the male hockey category, along with the Windsor Spitfires’ Kerby Rychel and Matt Beaudoin of the LaSalle Vipers. Through the 2012-13 season, Seguin scored four goals and assisted on seven through the playoffs and collected 26 goals and 40 assists for 66 points in 49 regular-season games.

Also during the banquet, the team paid tribute to graduating players, allowing each to keep either their home or away jersey. This year’s graduates included Troy Cox, Chris Lugosi, Myles Doan, Kyle Bowman and Eric Leardi.

Steps to find replacements for these players as well as others who may not be rejoining the Flyers for the 201314 campaign will begin May 4 and 5 at Unico Arena with the first minicamp. The camp has reached its capacity of 80 players vying for a spot on next season’s roster.

“It’s a great turnout,” said Piroski. “For the last three years, Leamington has been a place where a lot of these kids would like to play.”

LDMH Foundation golf tourney celebrating its 20th year

The Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation is in the planning stages of its 20th annual golf tournament scheduled for Wednesday, June 5 at Erie

Shores Golf Course.

Foundation Manager Ross Barnwell says this year’s tournament will again have room for 144 golfers and is already one-third full.

BANK NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH, LEAMINGTON 519-326-8805

BRIBRY - April 13, 2013: Irish singer-songwriter BRIBRY (a.k.a. Brian O'Reilly) offers a youthful mix of folk and pop. He has often been compared to fantastic artists such as John Mayer and Ed Sheeran. Come support this talented and inspirational artist.

TICKETS: $10 each at The Lesson Lounge, 120 Erie S, 226-783-1902. Doors open at 7 pm. Music begins at 7:30 pm.

“FORGIVEN/FORGOTTEN” Theatre of the Beat returns to The Bank Theatre with two performances of a new dramatic play about restorative justice… Torn between compassion and their fear of the unknown, a community is thrown into turmoil upon hearing that an offender will be serving his parole in their midst.

April 27 at 7:30 pm and April 28 at 3 pm. Students $10 each/General $12 each. Tickets available after April 1st at MSCU - 243 Erie S., Guardian Drugs20 Talbot E., Mary Kathryn Ladies’ Shop - Kingsville & The Party & Discount Store - Wheatley. This event has been generously sponsored by: Mennonite Savings Credit Union.

Coming in May:

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES presents ANDREW TAVES on May 3, 2013: Andrew Taves, local singer/songwriter, has been singing and writing songs for the past few years. In 2012 he released his first full length album, “No Matter Where You Go, There You Are”, with songs inspired by love, life and his travels around Canada. Accompanied by musical guests and friends, Andrew will perform a variety his best material along with some new material and his favorite covers at The Bank Theatre.

TICKETS: $10 each at The Lesson Lounge, 120 Erie S (226-783-1902), Guardian Drugs (Leamington) and The Party & Discount Store (Wheatley). Doors open at 7 pm. Music begins at 7:30 pm.

JUNIOR VAUDEVILLE COMES TO LEAMINGTON - May 4

SAVE THE DATE TO “SHOW THE LOVE”! TBT & Friends presents "Show the Love” A Tribute to The Dale on May 24th at the Leamington Marina. The evening will feature performances by many local and international musicians as we pay tribute to Dale Butler, a man whose name is synonymous with music in our area and a man who has launched many a musician’s career. Details to follow. You won't want to miss this one so SAVE MAY 24th for “Show the Love”!

Volunteer! Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre and The Bank Theatre appreciate the many hands that put on each of our productions. We are always looking for volunteers to bring their excitement and enthusiasm to share and learn the crafts of acting, singing and dancing, AND, it isn’t just about acting on stage… We need volunteers for all aspects of directing, technical, backstage and front of house duties. If you are interested in having a good time while helping put together high quality community Arts events, we can put your talent and enthusiasm to work! Send us an email or give us a call –banktheatre@gmail.com / 519-326-8805.

“It fills up fast. People look forward to this each year and have a lot fun. We are again earmarking the money from this tournament to the Women’s Centre. People are more aware of what that means,” says Barnwell.

As part of the 20th anniversary of the tourney there is a new par 3 ‘surprise’ event being sponsored by Will Insurance. The same fun competitions such as skins game, putting, beat the pro and closest to the pin will be included as usual.

The day winds down with a meal across the road at Erie Shores restaurant. As always, there will be plenty of door and raffle prizes as well. This year will also feature many gift certificates from local restaurants. New sponsors are always welcome.

Celebrating 20 years, the Foundation will recognize the many years that Jose’s Noodle Factory sponsored the meal and all the players.

SODUKU ANSWERS

Hole-in-one at Talbot Trail

On the afternoon of Thursday, April 4, Brett Oliphant managed a hole in one on the 134yard ninth hole at Talbot Trail Golf Club. Pictured here is Brett alongside playing partners Steve Anthony (left) and Josh Carnavale (right). When interviewed after his first-ever hole in one, Brett was so excited that he couldn’t remember which club he used. Despite his excitement, he did however show concern about being caught by his mother Lynn for stealing the keepsake pink golf ball from her golf bag. (Submitted photo)

“I was talking with the first organizer of the tournament – Dave Dawson – and reminiscing how they did that first tournament on a shoestring budget and how much it has grown and expanded,” said Barnwell.

Teams are filling up quickly. Cost is $130 per player and you can secure a spot by contacting Barnwell now at 519-326-2373 ext. 4143 or online at www.ldmhfoundation.ca (go to donation and purchases).

“It’s a good time for a good cause,” said Barnwell.

Golden Years mini golf

A total of 37 golfers managed 66 aces on this day over 36 holes on April 4. Leading the ace parade was Gerald Wilkinson with 6 followed closely by Julia Kos with 4. Dropping 3 each were Iggy Arner, Ethel Ferguson, Tom Hyatt, Floyd Johnson, Marie Lasi, Bill Mayville, Andy Orsini, Art Sweet and Bill Taylor. Finding the hole twice on the first shot were Jim Allan, Barb Arner, Madeline Butler, Cam Keith, Liz Scratch, Barry Sweet, Gerrit Vriesen, Bryon Walker, Bill Ward and Ken Womack. Rounding out the parade with 1 each were David Bezaire, Lloyd Honey, Barbara Murphy, Morley Scratch, Al Stockwell, Rose Taylor, Doug Vickery, John Vlodarchyk and Pat Womack.

A low score of 16 for 9 holes was registered by Gerald Wilkinson, followed closely by Doug Vickery, Barry Sweet, Gerald Wilkinson, Liz Scratch (2), Gerrit Vriesen, Andy Orsini and Julia Kos with 17. A score of 18 was registered by Art Sweet (2), Tom Hyatt (2), Ken Womack, Rose Taylor (2), Marie Lasi, Ethel Ferguson, Fran Clifford and Julia Kos.

An excellent score of 33 for 18 holes (and the first time this year this was reached) was recorded by Gerald Wilkinson. Managing 36 were Gerald Wilkinson and Julia Kos while Julia also had a 37. Thirty-eight was notched by Art Sweet, Rose Taylor, Barry Sweet, Marie Lasi, Bill Taylor, Gerrit Vriesen, Liz Scratch, Andy Orsini, Iggy Arner and Ethel Ferguson.

A 36 hole total of 69 was carded by Gerald Wilkinson followed closely by Julia Kos with 73, Marie Lasi and Gerrit Vriesen with 75, Tom Hyatt, Rose Taylor and Liz Scratch with 77 and Art Sweet with 78.

First place was nailed down by Team 6 with a 228 (Gerald Wilkinson, Bill Taylor, Bill Ward). Second place went to Team 9 with 231 (Liz Scratch, Andy Orsini, Gerrit Vriesen) and third place went to Team 5 with 236 (Barry Sweet, Lloyd Honey, Marie Lasi).

The next golf date is April 11 at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.

OBITUARY

Carole Gomer

Carole Gomer, 77 years, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan Campus.

OBITUARY

Vivian Helmer

Karl “Rudy” Krause

Karl “Rudy” Krause: It is with heavy hearts we announce his passing at the age of 81 years, after a brief but brave battle with cancer.

Reunited with her late husband Gary (2006). Dear mother of Chris and Maria. Loving grandmother of Kelly and Marlo, Brennan and Melissa. Dear sister of the late Ron Hatch (2001) and wife Ann, and sister-inlaw of Richard Gomer and wife Edie, Carol Pluimers and husband George. Carole will be missed by many nieces and nephews, and her close friends Morgan and Evelyn Roach, Paul and Barbara Brown, Bill and Nancy Pritchard, Duane and Patricia Cook, Bill and Audrian Hutchinson. She will be missed by her pet cats Lucy, Laudi and Sniffy.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Carole’s life held at the funeral home on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Larry Forsyth officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Tom Prevett

Tom Prevett passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, in his 82nd year. Formerly of Leamington. Retired meat inspector for Agriculture Canada at H. J. Heinz.

Beloved husband of Connie for almost 57 years. Loving father of Kevin and Joan of Leamington, Christina and Richard Manders of Watford, Allan and Terri of Tecumseh. Loving grandfather of Rachel, Andrew, Samantha, Stephanie, and Bradley.

Funeral service was conducted from Alexander & Houle Funeral Home, Chatham, on April 4, 2013. If you wish, donations to the charity of your choice in his memory.

Vivian June Helmer, 93 years, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Leamington Mennonite Home. Beloved wife of the late Wesley George Helmer (2004) for 68 years. Loving mother of George and wife Raili, the late Bob (2012) and wife Ann. Cherished grandmother of Karen Dama (John), Lisa Van Heck (Ken Kucera), Wayne Helmer (Tina), the late Eric Helmer (2007), Melaney De Weerdt, Shawn Helmer (Kim). Proud great-grandmother of Jennifer and Justin, Curtis, Kaitlin, Jordan, Austin, Monique, Richard, Julia, Mark, Alain, Chloe, Dale, and greatgreat-grandchildren Johnathan, Julianna and Lucas. Predeceased by all her siblings. Survived by sister-in-law Marian Clement and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

Funeral Service celebrating Vivian’s life was held at the funeral home on Friday, April 5, 2013. Rev. Maureen Carder officiated. Interment at Erie Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home or the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Leamington taxi cab stolen

On March 27 at approximately 3 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers from Leamington were called to attend the 100 block of Elliott Street in Leamington regarding the theft of a Leamington Taxi cab that had just occurred. On arrival, officers met with the cab driver who had just been assaulted by a male whom he had just provided a ride. The suspect also took money from the cab driver and subsequently stole his cab.

IF YOU HAVE PARKINSON and would like to join our group for information, exercise and support, come by Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to the Half Century Club, 160 Talbot St. E. Leamington.

FREE WELL BABY AND CHILD DROP-IN CLINICS. Offered by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit from January to June 2013. The clinics are for healthy babies and children from birth to six years old. You don’t need an appointment to attend. Meet with a public health nurse to have your baby weighed and measured. Caregivers will also be able to speak with the nurse about breastfeeding, growth and development, parenting, and injury prevention. For dates, locations, and times go to the Health Unit website at http://www.wechealthunit.org/familyhealth/news/free-well-baby-and-child-drop-inclinics.

EVERY THURSDAY NOW UNTIL MAY 23 - 6:30 - 9 pm. Why not join us for the “ALPHA COURSE”? Dinner, Video & Discussion, Exploring the meaning of the Christian Faith. Meadowbrook Fellowship 219Talbot St. E., Leamington. Register now! Call Church Office: 519-326-3605.

WEDNESDAYS APRIL 10 & 24 - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free Caregivers Support Group for persons dealing with loved ones with Dementias and Alzheimer’s. Please call Tammy at 519-3260499 to register.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and SATURDAY, APRIL 13 - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Rummage Sale at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Lots of good used clothing for adults and children, small household items,

Beloved husband to Eleanor. Dear father to Patti Scott (Bob), Paul Krause (Marsha White), Lisa Batke (Rob). Special grandpa to Ryan Scott. Rudy was predeceased by his parents William and Maria and brother Bill (Annie). He is also survived by good friend and nephew Eric Krause (Lynda), sister-in-law Donna Young (Jack), nephew Brian and nieces Lori and Susan. Will be missed by his beloved canine friend Ink.

Dad followed in his father’s footsteps as a commercial fisherman and was a top producer during his time. Rudy was known for his strong will to succeed and he fought that battle until the very end. It seems all too soon dad, but we know the seas were getting rough and you couldn’t make any more course changes, so we had to say goodbye to our skipper. The old skipper always use to say, if my ashes could be returned to our fishing grounds the perch would be grinning from ear to ear and saying we won’t have to worry about that guy anymore. You will be in our hearts forever, we love you and miss you.

A very special thank you to Dr. Horen and the staff at Leamington District Memorial Hospital for your care and compassion.

At Rudy’s request, a private family funeral service and cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations may be made to the Leamington Hospital Foundation by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington (519-326-2631) or online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

The cab was recovered a short while later. The cab driver was taken to hospital where he was treated and later released.

The accused, 35-year-old Jimmy Elias of Leamington was arrested on Monday, April 1 and charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Robbery and Theft of a Motor Vehicle. He was held for a bail hearing.

toys, books, home decor and more! Something for everyone!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 - The Leamington Horticultural Society will hold its monthly general meeting at the Leamington United Church, 7:30 p.m. This month’s speakers will be Marg and Susan Ross who will be holding a hands-on teaching class to make corsages and leis for Mother’s Day. To attend, you do not have to be a Society member. Guests are welcome and attendance is free. Light refreshments will be served. For further information please call Berit Collings 519-326-5558.

FRIDAY APRIL 19 - Finding Hope In A Troubled World is the theme of a 9 part seminar series that starts on Friday, April 19 @ 7 p.m. Great promises are made by many individuals, yet hope is not very evident. In this series, Glendon Robinson will present the world situation as it currently is and that there is Hope to come. This free seminar series is April 19-27, nightly at 7 p.m. (except Monday and Thursday) and is being held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 220 Eire St. N., Leamington. All are cordially invited to attend.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 - Leamington Library Earth Day... Love Your Planet! At 1:00 p.m. Ages 5 & up. Register at the library.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 - The Ont. Purple Martin Assoc. spring meeting is at 9:00 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34 (old Hwy 3), north of Ruthven. Everyone interested in purple martins is welcome. For info call 1-519738-3476.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 - Mersea United Church

(Mersea Road 8, East of Blytheswood - corner of Rd 8 and Rd 12) Benefit Breakfast for Lainie Sallmen 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm. by Donation. Also accepting donations at: Mersea Untied Church (Lainie Sallmen Benefit) P. O. Box 652, Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0. Please make your cheque payable to Mersea United Church and mark the memo line - Lainie Sallmen Benefit.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 - SILENT WALK & VIGIL Meet at the South Point Community Church, 4 Queens Avenue at 3:15 pm. Walk to Leamington District Memorial Hospital to express concern for abortion. Rain or shine. Leamington Area Right to Life 519-325-0929.

MONDAY, APRIL 22 - Food & Fellowship Supper 5:00-6:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes all those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No Charge.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 - Leamington District Memorial Hospital Maternal/Newborn Obstetrics presents "New Arrivals" Community Baby Shower - a free event for new and expectant mothers and parents. It will take place from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Kingsville Golf and Country Club. Childcare, food and refreshments will be provided. Door prizes, fashion show, educational sessions and exhibits. Meet your community health care providers. Find out more at www.facebook.com/LDMHcare or www.twitter.com/LDMHcares.

MONDAY, APRIL 29 - A free community dinner will be provided at 5:00 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington for anyone in need of food and fellowship.

Community Calendar is a FREE service for FREE events.

Please see the COMING EVENTS section in the CLASSIFIEDS for events with admission charges.

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Phone: (519) 733-2305 Fax: (519) 733-8108 www.kingsville.ca

BIA Co-Ordinator Position

The BIA Board of Management is seeking an experienced and energetic individual to become a key member of the local business community in Beautiful Downtown and Picturesque Kingsville.

The BIA Co-Ordinator will be responsible for executing marketing plans, advertising, promotional events, organizing social events and will be providing the administrative support to the Board of Management.

This individual shall have obtained a Marketing or Business Diploma from a Community College or University and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in an office environment.

A complete description of the BIA Co-Ordinator duties is available on the Town of Kingsville website www.kingsville.ca. Applicants shall complete the “Career Profile” which is provided online.

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume including the completed Career Profile, marked “Private & Confidential” by regular mail, personal delivery, courier or email to:

E-mail: ddigiovanni@kingsville.ca

Human Resources Department

Town of Kingsville

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

The above package must be submitted by no later than Friday, April 26, 2013 at the hour of 4:30 PM.

All applications are appreciated, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Submit Resume to: RONA Leamington 274 Talbot St West

THE CORPORATIONOF THE TOWNOF KINGSVILLE

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

Phone: (519) 733-2305 Fax: (519) 733-8108 www.kingsville.ca

REQUEST FOR TENDER

GRASS CUTTING AND TRIMMING FOR VARIOUS CEMETERIES IN THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE

The Town of Kingsville will accept completed contract tender documents for Grass Cutting and Trimming for various Cemeteries in the Town of Kingsville up until the hour of

12:00 Noon local time on Friday April 19, 2013

A Public Opening will follow at 12:05 p.m.

Tenders are available at the Municipal Office at 2021 Division Rd North between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Please deliver completed Contract Tender in a sealed envelope to:

Mr. Andrew Plancke

Director of Municipal Services

Town of Kingsville

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9

Clearly marked: Grass Cutting and Trimming for Various Cemeteries in the Town of Kingsville

For more information, please contact:

Mr. Andy Coghill

Manager of Public Works Town of Kingsville 519-733-2305 acoghill@kingsville.ca

Lakeside Produce has an immediate opening for a PRODUCE COMMODITY PLANNER/BUYER.

Reporting to the Senior Category Manager, the Produce Commodity Planner/Buyer will be responsible for:

• Procuring produce from suppliers;

• Achieving targeted customer service level rates by solving potential issues;

• Negotiating with suppliers and customers;

• Meeting budgeted inventory levels;

• Validating forecasting information;

• Collaborating with manufacturers, internal departments, and support staff to accomplish both team and company goals;

• Interacting with customers to communicate successes and resolve issues;

• Working with the warehouse group on inbound orders, returns, truck tracking, supplier recalls, and prioritization of loads;

• Travelling to other locations as needed.

Our ideal candidate will have related post-secondary education and experience with the procurement process in the produce industry, although candidates with a similar combination of education and experience or an accounting background will be considered. All candidates should be excellent communicators and should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Interested candidates should submit their resume no later than Friday, April 12, 2013, in confidence, to:

Tara Meyer, Human Resources Manager

132 Elliott Street

Leamington, Ontario N8H 1A4

taram@lakesideproduce.com

Although we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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