On Sunday, April 18 more than 22,800 people in communities across Ontario walked in the MS Walk to end multiple sclerosis. More than $5.1 million in pledges was raised province-wide.
Taking part with friends, family and coworkers, 175 participants in Leamington walked routes of 2 km and 5 km and raised $33,429 locally in the common goal to end MS. Top fundraiser was Barb Corless of Wheatley, who raised $4,780 for the cause.
The Leamington MS Walk kicked off at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex with breakfast and opening ceremonies, followed by the Walk at 10 a.m.
The event concluded with entertainment by Ricky Ray, bagpipe music by John Woodbridge, clowns and face-painting for the kids, a door prize raffle, award presentations and closing ceremonies.
Leamington area featured on new waterfront website
Leamington, Pelee Island and Kingsville are among the featured communities debuting on MyNewWaterfrontHome. com, a new website dedicated exclusively to promoting and celebrating Ontario’s waterfront — its places, its people and its new residential developments.
The Leamington feature puts the spotlight on the town’s continuing efforts to develop its waterfront parks and preserve the environment, while the Kingsville profile highlights the town’s move to add 700 feet of lake views through the development of a new waterfront park.
“MyNewWaterfrontHome.com is dedicated to showcasing communities that strive to preserve and enhance their waterfronts for the enjoyment of generations to come — Leamington, Pelee Island and Kingsville fit the bill perfectly,” said Gary May, who founded the website with his wife, Linda Mondoux.
The website introduces young professionals, families and retirees dreaming of living the waterfront lifestyle to the many wonderful waterfront communities in Ontario and to the new residential developments that are reshaping our waterfronts. Leamington, Pelee Island and Kingsville are among the almost 100 communities currently featured. May and Mondoux, both former newspaper editors, spent four years searching for the perfect waterfront lifestyle before choosing Essex County, and have learned much along the way. MyNewWaterfrontHome.com, based in Leamington, is the result.
“Not only does the website make it easier for people to find a waterfront community to call home, it delivers exclusive news reports, advice, features and reader forums to complement people’s personal research on that dream waterfront lifestyle,” said May. “There’s always something new, and we encourage reader participation.”
MyNewWaterfrontHome.com invites readers to share their tales of waterfront living. You can find the Leamington, Pelee Island and Kingsville profiles at www.MyNewWaterfrontHome.com.
the first annual Essex County (Ontario) Enviro Expo.
The Enviro Expo was sponsored by the Essex Region Conservation Authority Foundation and Government of Ontario and many private ‘green’ firms. The former president had an American and Canadian audience of approximately 3,500 at the Caesars Windsor Convention Center in downtown Windsor on Thursday April 15 to kick off the three-day Enviro-Expo.
The former 42nd president of the United States was introduced by Leamington’s own John Omstead, Chairman of the ERCA Foundation.
Clinton touched on a variety of world problems including hunger, water, terrorism, climate change,
and global economics. He pointed out that we all are responsible as occupants of this planet to do “something” right in your own house and your own community.
Former president Clinton took some preselected questions from the audience, including two questions from Leamington’s Cardinal Carter Secondary School students.
Clinton told the youth of today to make a difference, no matter how small it may seem.
Former US President William Jefferson Clinton was the keynote speakerat
Bill Clinton with John Omstead on stage at Enviro Expo.
Canning turkey. Page 2
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More than 500 volunteers help
30,000 pounds of turkey
By Sheila McBrayne
It can best be described as a coming together of a community - different churches, schools and groups. More than 500 volunteers ranging in age from teens to seniors, worked together to can more than 30,000 pounds of turkey in four days.
The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) mobile cannery pulled into town last week and operated Monday, April 19 to Thursday, April 22. Approximately 500 volunteers from more than 30 different churches and schools across Essex and Kent counties took shifts at the HJ Heinz Grading Station on Sherk Street to fill the order of 30,000 pounds of canned turkey meat. The canning began at 6:30 a.m. and ended at 10 p.m. each day. Heinz donates the grading station and all the inspections needed. Qualified canner operators supervise the entire operation.
“That’s huge. Heinz’ donation allows us to have the meat canner in Leamington. The closest place otherwise would be Guelph,” said Tina Quiring, MCC member. In fact, the MCC mobile cannery has only two stops in Ontario –Leamington and Elmira, which is where it was heading after leaving Leamington.
The meat canning schedule begins in October and ends by May. It crosses the United States, starting in Ohio and moving across Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Virginia and New York. The mobile cannery has been in operation in the United States since 1946 and in Canada since 1997.
The 30,000 pounds of turkey thighs comes in a refrigerated trailer and the cans used for the process arrive in a separate trailer. The trailers are backed into the centre where the two will come together. Turkey meat is a high source of protein, which is a missing component in so many diets overseas.
The turkey meat is stirred and brought up to 50 degrees. A quick blast of air ensures the cans are clean and the meat is packed in and weighed before being sealed. The sealed cans are then placed into a large steel mesh container, which goes into a high-pressured cooker set at 260 degrees. When the cans come out of the cooker, they are allowed to cool down and are then washed again and hand-labeled and packed into boxes for loading.
The turkey will be sent to countries in need. An exact location has not been determined. Last year, the canned turkey went to North Korea.
The Meat Canner Leamington committee is made up of local churches, which include Catholic, Latter Day Saints, Lutheran, Mennonite, Pentecostal and United churches. The project is completely funded by donations from local individuals and businesses.
Each can is filled with turkey and weighed for accuracy.
The cans of turkey are then put into a large pressurized machine to finish cooking the meat.
Anna Neufeld shows off a finished can, complete with a label.
Leamington Arts Centre Grand Opening
Arts Centre cake
Giving back to the project
Pictured here, from left to right, are Chad Riley, Gallery Director, Maureen Sutherland, President of the Board of Directors, Michael Kopcok, General Contractor with Gulf Development, and Dan Amicone, Architect. Gulf Development made a $5,000 donation to the Arts Centre. The Arts Centre celebrated its Grand Opening of the newly renovated facility on Thursday, April 22.
Arts Centre part of Open House Tour
This Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Leamington Arts Centre is participating in Leamington’s Annual Open House Spring Tour.
There will be eight locations around the Leamington area featuring everything from art, antiques, home decor, flowers, collectibles and more. Stop by the Gallery to get a guide and listing!
The Arts Centre will feature up to eight artist’s original art works in our newly renovated Main Gallery!
Visit the Gallery to see the current exhibition “Questions for the Professor” by Gregg Campbell, photographer. Plus enjoy free tea and treats.
(Sun Photos by Sheila McBrayne)
Those attending the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Leamington Arts Centre enjoyed cake after the official ribbon-cutting by Mayor John Adams.
The official ribbon was cut by Leamington Mayor John Adams with Leamington Arts Centre Board of Directors President Maureen Sutherland. At right are Michaek Kopcok of Gulf Development and Dan Amicone, architect.
THURSDAY, APRIL 29:
Listen to Country 92.7 CJSP for more events happening in Leamington and Essex County during the Community Calendar 6 times daily or visit www.country927.com for a complete listing
Breast Cancer survivors interested in fun and fitnessattend an information night for Dragon Boat Racing Team ʻA Breast or Knotʼ at 6:30 pm, South Port sailing Club, 210 Brighton Rd., St. Clair Beach. Call 519-735-1926 for more info.
Storytime at Leamington Library at 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 -5 and caregiver. Register at the library. Ham & Scalloped Potato Supper at Valetta Presbyterian Church, 4319 Middle Line (old #98 Hwy between Tilbury & Merlin) from 4:30pm - 7pm. Adults $12.50; 6-12 yrs. $5.00; 5yrs. & under free, pay at the door. $2.50 per adult will be donated to Tilbury Help Centre. Menu includes ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls, beverage and homemade desserts. Take-out available. For further information please call Evelyn 519-682-1944.
Baby Storytime at Leamington Library at 9:15 a.m. For ages 0 - 18 months and caregiver. Register at the library.
Merlin United Church, Apple Pie Fundraiser. Pies will be made on Thursday, April 29 (This will be the last dates for pies until Sept) at Merlin Community Hall. $6 each, ready to be baked or frozen. Pies will be available for pick-up at the hall between 10 am and 12 pm. Contact Ruth Haddock at 689-4953 to place your order.
FRIDAY, APRIL 30:
Imperial Chapter 21 Order of the Eastern Star is hosting a Turkey Pot Pie Luncheon from 11 am - 2 pm at the Masonic Hall, 3 John St., Leamington. Cost is $8 per ticket, available at the door.
Community Health Day at City Centre Health Care, 1400 Windsor Ave., Windsor. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Come out and discover health promotion groups, services offered by City Centre Health Care, get a blood pressure reading, get a blood sugar testing, interactive stress quizzes and more. Door prizes, games, snacks, refreshments. For information call 519-255-9940, ext. 353.
SATURDAY, MAY 1:
Leamington Mennonite Home Auxiliary, Yard and Bake Sale at Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Dr. starting at 8 am. Women Making a Difference and I.N. Network will host a book signing and Open House Garden Tour at Wheatley Woods Native Plant Nursery and Garden Centre, 2448 Essex Rd 14 on the corner with Kent Rd 1 from 1pm-3pm. Featured artists include: Maeve Omstead Johnston, Connie Latham, Vesna Bailey, Darlene Gudrie Butts and Michelle OʼRourke. Also, listen to two special guests from Ghana. For details call 519-825-4217.
The 3rd annual Essex and Community Historical Celebration is open to the public. The opening ceremony is at 12pm. From 12:30-4pm there will be an open house. At 5:30pm-8:30pm a silent auction will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 201, 103 Talbot St. N. in Essex. Pasta dinner and music will begin at 7pm. Tickets are $10 in advance from a member or call 519-796-3393.
Artist market & tea room at the Leamington Arts Centre, 72 Talbot St. W., Leamington, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For information, call 519-326-2711.
Haiti Relief Fundraiser, at the Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot Street West, Leamington. Enjoy a full, four-course served dinner, cash bar, door prizes and entertainment. Doors open at 5:30pm; Dinner at 6:30pm. All proceeds to be donated to Haiti through the Canadian Red Cross. Tickets available at the Portuguese Club and at the Blackburn Radio Studios100 Talbot Street East, Leamington.
Princess Luncheon 11 am - 3 pm. Held at Rhine Danube Club. All Princesses are to come in their Princess gowns & crowns for the Royal Luncheon filled with entertainment & enchantment. Sponsored by Sir WInston Churchill IODE Chapter. Princess 2-5 yrs $5, 6-10 yrs $10, their escort $15. Advanced ticket sales only from IODE members, Strawberries, Miller Shell Services and the Rhine Danube Club 519-326-3740. All proceeds to the 110th Anniversary Project “Coats for Adult Homeless”.
Soli Deo Gloria singers Concert, “Songs for the Journey” at 8 p.m. at the UMEI Auditorium, 614 Mersea Road 6, Leamington. A wide selection of music written by composers including Bach, Mozart and Mendelssohn, as well as Hymns and Spirituals. Tickets for adults are $10 in advance ($12 at the door) and $5 for students ($6 at the door). Tickets are available at Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, 243 Erie St. S., Leamington, and from choir members. For more information call the UMEI Office at 519-3267448.
SUNDAY, MAY 2:
Celebrate Worldwide Bluegrass Music Month with the Essex-Kent Bluegrass, Oldtime & Folk Music Association from 2 to 5 pm at the Kingsville Lakeside Park Pavilion. Performances by association groups Fiddle Pals, Essex County Ramblers, Stay Tunes, Prairie Siding and more. Free Concert! www.canadasouthbluegrass.bravehost.com
Margaret Martin Kvamme, pipe organist, will be at Harrow United Church with the Senior Choir at 7pm. Tickets are $10 and students 12 years and under are free. A portion of the proceeds will go to the MS Society.
Soli Deo Gloria singers Concert, “Songs for the Journey” at 3 p.m. at the UMEI Auditorium, 614 Mersea Road 6, Leamington. A wide selection of music written by composers including Bach, Mozart and Mendelssohn, as well as Hymns and Spirituals. Tickets for adults are $10 in advance ($12 at the door) and $5 for students ($6 at the door). Tickets are available at Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, 243 Erie St. S., Leamington, and from choir members. For more information call the UMEI Office at 519-326-7448. 5K Walk for Muscular Dystrophy. Registration is at 9:30am and walk begins at 10am at Ambassador Park. For more information, call Rick Janisse at 519796-9169 or email rjanisse20@hotmail.com
The Windsor Coin Club, Canadaʼs Best One Day Coin Show, 10 am - 4 pm, Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave., Windsor. Coins, paper money, tokens & more. Admission $1. Hourly door prizes, junior members free, new expanded show, 50 tables & plenty of free parking. For more info contact 519-735-0727 or mclarke@wincom.net.
TUESDAY, MAY 4:
LDSS School Council Meeting at 6:30 pm, LDSS Library.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is offering a seminar on "Helping Children Sleep" tonight from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Zehrs Great Foods Community Room, 7201 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor. Administered by a Public Health Nurse. Registration required. Call the Health Unit at 519-258-2146, ext. 1340.
St. Clair Musical Theatre Spring Season Lineup, St. Clair College performing arts students from The Music Theatre Performance Program & The Entertainment Technology Program presents Girls in the Gang at 8pm at the Main Campus, 2000 Talbot Road. Tickets: Adults – $15, students – $10, children under 12 - $5. Reserve tickets by calling 519-972-2727 ext 4539.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6:
Bring the kids for Storytime and a snack every Wednesday morning in May 10:30 – 11a.m. at Et Cetera Shoppe, 19 Erie St. N. For more information call 519-326-3665.
FRIDAY, MAY 7:
Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot St. E., OEYC presents “Learning Through Moving”. Mabel Thibault, Physiotherapist, will get you up and moving in this action packed program, 10:30-11:15 am.
SATURDAY, MAY 8:
Leamington Horticultural Society will be holding their annual Plant Sale from 9 am - 12 noon at the Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Most plants $1 - $2. Giant Indoor Yard Sale and Bake Sale, 8 am - 2 pm, Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, Erie St. S., Leamington. Furniture, small appliances, toys, kitchenware, books, etc etc. Donʼt forget the Baked Goods!
Songs for the Journey at UMEI
If you like good music – choral based, some classical, some contemporary, some spiritual - the Soli deo Gloria Singers are a local choir who perform a wonderful, harmonious sound under the direction of two excellent conductors – Nancy Dyck and Paul Dueck.
This is the kind of music you sit back and close your eyes to, as the four and eight-part harmonies will allow you much time to reflect and meditate.
Come for a dose of “Wellness”, bring a friend, or bring your parents (actually, it’s a great Mother’s Day gift to spend some quality time together).
If you enjoy putting in a good quality CD while you’re relaxing on your chaise lounge, you’ll find that this choir gives you all that and more when you come hear them perform. Tickets for Songs for the Journey are $10 for adults ($12 at the door), $5 for students ($6 at the door). Advance tickets are available at Mennonite Savings and Credit Union and from choir members. The concert is being held at United Mennonite Educational Institute on May 1 at 8 p.m. and May 2 at 3 p.m. Proceeds from the concert will go to UMEI Christian High School.
Songs for the Journey
Whenever we prepare to go on a long road trip, one of the preparation tasks is to bring along music for the journey: the IPod is updated and favourite CDs are chosen. Hearing the right music as the miles roll by makes the travelling experience that much more enjoyable! And sometimes, in the privacy of the car, there’s the chance to sing or hum along with the music. Is there anything better than singing along with the tunes as the world flows by?
It is in that spirit that Soli Deo Gloria Singers presents this concert of choral music for The Journey. Life is, of course, our journey, and these songs have been chosen as music for this journey. There is much wonderful choral music written for this theme, music that celebrates, laments and probes the experience of the journey of life. This concert chooses from these songs and follows the arc of our life’s journey with music that celebrates life from its beginning to its end.
Elizabethan afternoon tea raises funds
What began as a simple afternoon tea with a few good friends has turned into an annual fundraising event with personal significance for Liz DelCiancio of Leamington.
After visiting England with her daughter Sarah in 2008 and attending a traditional Afternoon Tea, the motherdaughter duo decided it would be fun to bring the experience home and share it with a few of their closest friends. The women celebrated International Woman’s Day in 2009 over afternoon tea and enjoyed themselves so much that they decided to make it an annual event to benefit a local charity.
The charity of choice wouldn’t become clear to Liz until later that year, after discovering a lump in her breast. Last December Liz was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma – the most common form of breast cancer. Following a lumpectomy and axillary dissection to determine if the cancer had spread to surrounding lymph nodes, Liz began the long road on her treatment journey, which includes three months of chemotherapy.
In February Liz attended a workshop at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre to learn how to apply make-up, wigs and scarves in anticipation of the inevitable hair loss that is a common side effect of chemotherapy drugs. And then on March 1, instead of dealing with the gradual loss of her hair, Liz shaved her head. While shopping for her own wigs, it became clear to Liz where she wanted to donate the proceeds from her tea parties: the Image Enhancement Room at the Cancer Centre. The program provides wigs, hats and scarves to those experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment, at no cost, because many cancer patients simply don’t have insurance coverage to purchase wigs.
And so on March 20, Liz held the first annual “Elizabethan Afternoon Tea” at her home. The group assembled enjoyed tea sandwiches, scones and jam, a selection of desserts and a variety of teas. The wonderful staff of the Cancer Centre and the Ontario Breast Screening Program donated teacups for the event which in a mere two hours raised over $2,000! Plans are already underway to take the event outof-doors next year to accommodate even more woman for a garden party, complete with fancy hats!
Liz hopes to travel back to England next summer with Sarah and attend the Queen’s Tea Party.
Donations to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre are accepted through the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Cen-
tre Foundation, an independent, community-based and volunteer-led charity. It has raised more than $15 million in the community over 14 years, which has enabled the purchase of equipment, including state-of-the-art MRI and CT scanners, and enhancements to patient care and treatment at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. Funds are also used to assist cancer patients in need and to support locallybased cancer research. All funds raised are used in the Windsor-Essex community.
Dangerous driving results in charges
A man was arrested for dangerous driving after a Chatham-Kent police officer saw him go through a stop sign on Ella Street South in Tilbury at high speed and then clocked him on radar at 168 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone.
The driver, a 20-year-old male from Leamington, faces three criminal charges for his driving and a breach of alcohol conditions, as well as several other charges including stunt driving and driving while under suspension. His vehicle was also impounded for seven days and he was given a further seven-day driving suspension.
RAVIOLI AL PESTO
Ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese in homemade pesto sauce, topped with Grana Padano shavings and pine nuts
RISOTTO AL SALMONE
Superfino Arborio Rice in a smoked salmon asparagus cream sauce
POLLO ROMANA
8 oz. chicken breast infused with prosciutto, breaded, and baked in the oven and served on a bed of homemade tomato sauce
INVOLTINI DI PESCE
Alaskan white filet, stuffed with a medley of seafood and topped with a creamy lemon tarragon sauce
VITELLO AL SALEE PEPE
Veal Scaloppine with prosciutto topped with a mushroom brandy demi glace sauce
OSSO BUCO D’AGNELLO
Slow roasted lamb shanks in a dark caramelized onion reduction
SHRIMP AL SALEE PEPE
6 jumbo shrimp in a red and yellow pepper sherry sauce
COSTATA DI VITELLO
www.saleepepe-ristorante.com
Liz in the Image Enhancement Room
Gino & Liz DelCiancio
Keeping a nice lawn is hard work
I like a nice lawn. Correction, I admire and respect a nice lawn. I had no idea how hard it was to keep a well-kept lawn, until the reality of home ownership a few years back.
I just thought you cut it once a week and it was done, but there is so much more to it. I find myself buying and applying fertilizer four times a year to keep that lush green lawn well fed with all the nutrients it needs to survive the winter freeze, spring drowning and summer heat and dryness.
McThoughts McThoughts
We just aerated the lawn last week and then it was the quick application of the early spring fertilizer mix timed just before the weekend rain. Perfect. Now, I’m starting to see what has become my lawn enemy – dandelions! I’ve tried many sprays and different concoctions and I’ve even got down on my hands and knees with my little weed-popper tool, but they always come back! Sometimes, I wonder if I’m just feeding them with the fertilizer and sprays…
Next will be a quick spreading of grass seed to thicken the lawn (and feed the birds). We always seem to get some patches that are not as thick and lush as the others and hope that at least ten percent of the grass seed we spread actually grows.
Funny how you can’t seem to kill weeds no matter how hard you try, but grass seems to need so much maintenance and encouragement to grow. I’m not sure why we don’t just grow weeds… I suppose then they wouldn’t grow.
Once we have the lawn green and free of weeds, then comes the next challenge – our dog. It’s so nice to have a fenced-in backyard that we can just let the dog out for her morning pee, but with this convenience comes the unsightly patches of dead grass. Of course, she can’t pee in the same spot, she likes to spread the wealth all over the backyard. And so begins the battle.
By about mid June when I’m stuck cutting the grass every other day, I start to wonder why I wanted a lush yard…
Have you seen the relatively new Canadian Unity Flag? It was flying high, in Quebec of course, as part of the Olympic celebrations taking place in Montreal last week. Nothing says national unity like a flag that is a hybrid – a red and white flag with the Maple Leaf along with a couple of light blue (bleu clair, if you will) stripes to remind all of us that our unity is shared by at least one very distinct society. Two Canadas? How do you feel about that?
All in all, most would agree that Canada remains the best nation on the entire planet to live. Perennially, it’s awarded as such by the United Nations. Canada’s great strength (outside of its natural beauty and the collective laid-back culture) is its heart and compassion. It is sometimes Canada’s greatest vulnerability too. In a near-perfect Canada, our courts, our political leaders and bureaucrats would “slap on a pair” and deal head-
on with some of our thorniest contentions and inequities. Would you agree?
Play-off beards… how about a play-off gut? These NHL play-offs are making me fat. What? Beers and popcorn, pizza and late night eating represent half the battle. The other half is the “half amount” of sleep I’m getting when watching games that extend into overtime in San Jose. Four and five hours of sleep is clearly not enough, despite what the mattress selling folks may tell us. The more I read about sleep deprivation, the more I’m learning about the body’s yearning for energy. We too often find that energy in sugars and carbs. To boot, we can’t wait to join the drive-thru parade at Tims, many opting for the double-double, ingesting caffeine and driving our cortisol levels to belly-busting levels.
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And finally, recent observatory science warns us that a giant asteroid could come within 1000 miles of earth in about 35 years… sooooo, go ahead and drywall the basement. * * * * * *
Off for a week in the Big Apple. My gal and I have tickets for Regis and Kelly, breakfast plans at Tom’s Restaurant (featured in Seinfeld), tickets to the Yankee’s game, and all the traps and trimmings of N.Y.C. Stay tuned.
Cervini
Allison Siddall
Bob Price
“Through my company, Union Gas, we’re always taking time to go into the community to paint or clean and make the area more welcoming to visitors.”
Location: Leamington Marina
Eric Fantin
“Just be friendly and not throw garbage on the ground. Help my neighbours if they have garbage on the ground. And just clean up.”
“Just picking up garbage wherever you see it. It’s a community effort.”
“I like to help clean up garbage. Try to keep garbage out of the water and help others clean up.”
How it all began or how the story was told
This past weekend I spent my birthday with four friends in Chicago. I had never visited Chicago before and to tell you the truth have never been away with any of these women before. I can’t think of a better way that I could have tested the waters of my new age. We set out on our adventure by car reading the signs that were before us or instructed to us by Griselda Patricia Sally (G.P.S. for short) and set aside any superstitions that we had regarding weather, forgotten literature or animals that may have crossed our path.
We chose the pace of the turtle; slow and steady and enjoyed our journey stopping to rehydrate, replenish and to finally reach our destination after a few reCALculations around 2 p.m. Friday afternoon. Our hotel was located in the Magnificent Mile District, where I am sure that we wore a path back and forth on the same quarter between Ohio St. north to just past Chicago Ave.
“You want to eat?” Chicago is famous for their deep-dish pizza and beef, especially the steak and burgers. After efficiently beating the path from our hotel to A.G. (American Girl) where I relived my childhood, then back to debag at the hotel several times, we headed out to sufficiently suffice our appetites. Mission accomplished. My guides, as I will refer to them, led the way since I was the only one in our group to have never visited ‘Chi Town’ before. Gino’s East ended up being our pizza destination that evening and we thoroughly enjoyed a salad laced with garlic dressing and a deep-dish pan pizza.
“Yeah, I’m pretty beat!” At the end of a long day, we headed back to the hotel on tired feet in a drizzle of rain. It was not long before we were down for the night. Awakening revived and ready to go Saturday morning, but perhaps a bit puffy around the eyes, we discussed the effects of cheese on the aging face. Not so pretty perhaps, but not enough to stop us! Our cellular phones became our means of communication and needless to say the one in our group without one had a truly blissful time!
Initially, we all headed out together but as the day progressed and time threatened to cut into our ‘Mag Mile’ shopping experience, we separated. Messages flying back and forth like “where r you?” “Gap”, “heading to Hershey’s”, “meet at watering hole” and “going back” kept us all seemingly on track. “What would we have done prior to being able to text?” I asked. “Set a meeting place, used our sense of direction or perhaps taken note of the sights, instead of with our head down texting,” was the smart reply.
“No, I can’t eat meat.” One of our traveling companions is a vegetarian, and although Chicago is famous for their beef there is no shortage of veggie dishes. Saturday afternoon, we all thoroughly enjoyed our Asian bowl meals with beverages made with fresh ginger and lemonade. The hot sauce was especially memorable! We were hoping the calming effects of the ginger would counteract the effects of the hot sauce. No such luck! “You have problems with your feet?” There was a lot of walking and we are proud to say we never hailed a cab, not even in the pouring rain when it threatened to ruin our lovely red bags from A.G. One friend, injured from a prior escalator incident, hobbled at a quick pace but did not give up. She even took turns standing (or as she said “passing the baton”) in the long line at Garrett’s Famous Old-Fashion Popcorn. We tested our stamina, pocketbooks and our bladders at vari-
ous points, but in the end came out ahead.
“Who the heck is Pete?” When you get five girls around a table at the end of a long day sharing experiences, the conversation can become a little misconstrued. It’s like playing the childhood game where you whisper a sentence and by the time it makes it around the circle the story has let’s just say “adapted”.
The facts are, we had a wonderful time and yes I did manage to see a quick flash of some of the famous sights. The Chicago River, The Willis Tower, Millennium Park, Oprah’s Studio and The Opera House were a blur from the car window as we left. The tulips, hyacinth and daffodils bloomed in every garden, and urns at the doorways overflowed with flowers and pussy willows. The city was a sight to see and we enjoyed every minute with friends! ‘Canadian Girls’!
Sterling Jolliffe
Rhonda Price
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Impaired Driving Charges
On Monday, April 19 around 12:00 p.m., Kingsville OPP conducted a traffic stop on Pearl Ave. Police had received information that a 1991 GMC Sierra pickup truck was being driven by an impaired driver. Police stopped the vehicle and spoke the male driver, and then administered a roadside test. The 56-year-old Kingsville man was arrested and charged with exceeding 80 milligrams of blood alcohol content while operating a motor vehicle, and fail to comply with undertaking (4). He was held for a show cause hearing in Windsor Courts.
Single Motor Vehicle Crash Closes Road for Hours
On Wednesday, April 21 around 10:30 a.m., Essex County OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Hwy 77. Police advised that a red Hyundai Atlantra struck a hydro pole. The female driver (44) was transported to Hotel Dieu Hospital with minor injuries. Hydro attended the scene to repair the pole, and the MTO closed Hwy 77 in both directions between Mersea Rd. 7 and Mersea Rd. 8, redirecting traffic until approximately 4:30 p.m. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending.
Stolen 2001 Bobcat Recovered
On Wednesday, April 21 around 11:45 p.m., Lakeshore OPP responded to a motor vehicle recovered in the 700 block of Notre Dame St. in Lakeshore. Police advised that a 2001 Bobcat 863 was stolen from an address in Windsor, and recovered in Lakeshore. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lakeshore OPP at 519-7281810 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Missing Child Found Safe and Sound
On Wednesday, April 21 around 6:00 p.m., Tecumseh OPP responded to a missing 7-year-old child from the 12700 block of Lanoue St. Police advised that the child took off from the family home just before dinner. Tecumseh and Lakeshore OPP searched the area extensively, and were advised that the child might be at a relative’s house in Windsor. Essex County OPP ERT and Canine were dispatched, but the child was found and returned home safe and sound.
B & E in Colchester Summer Home
On Wednesday, April 21 around 3:00 p.m., Essex OPP responded to a residential break and enter in the 50 block of Klies Beach Rd. in Colchester. Police advised that sometime during the previous week, unknown suspect(s) broke into a summer home by breaking a window and entering the residence. There was an acoustic guitar that had been broken into several pieces and left behind. Essex OPP Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) attended and seized physical evidence left at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit at 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
What Was He Thinking?
On Thursday, April 22 around 7:00 p.m., Kingsville OPP, while on routine traffic patrol, observed a white 1999 Chevrolet van eastbound on County Rd. 20 with a validation permit that was defaced and expired. Police stopped the vehicle and advised that the sticker attached to the front of the van had been painted red, was not authorized for the vehicle, and that the van was registered to another person. Police charged a 47-year-old Lakeshore male with permit use of defaced validation, and permit use of plate not authorized for vehicle under the HTA, issued two part III summonses with a court date of May 17, 2010 in Windsor courts, and towed the vehicle.
Seatbelt Blitz
On Thursday, April 22 Lakeshore OPP conducted a seatbelt initiative on Lakeshore Rd. 303 and Big Creek Rd. Police checked 130 vehicles, issued 3 provincial offences notices for not wearing a seatbelt, 2 other infractions, and 1 warning. Police remind motorists to buckle up, as it will save your life and your pocketbook. The fine is $240 and two demerit points.
Pickup Stolen
On Thursday, April 22 around 9:00 p.m., Tecumseh OPP responded to a theft of motor vehicle in the 2400 block of County Road 43. Police advised that the owner parked the black 1991 Chevrolet 1500 pick up truck in the front of the residence. Sometime between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., unknown suspect(s) stole the truck with Ontario license plate 776 5NH.
Book Signing & Garden Tour this weekend
A Book Signing and Open House Garden Tour with Women Making a Difference and I.N. Network Canada hosted by and held at Wheatley Woods Native Plant Nursery and Garden Centre is being held on Saturday, May 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Featured Essex and Kent County authors are Maeve Omstead Johnston, Connie Latham, Vesna Bailey Darlene Gudrie Butts and Michelle O’Rourke.
I.N.Network’s President Bev Dugard is bringing two special guests from Ghana.
Everyone is invited to come and listen to their stories of hope, transformation and rescue.
There is a chance for a grand prize and there will be a gift for everyone.
This event for books, conversation in a great green ambiance located at Wheatley Woods Native Plant Nursery and Garden Centre 2448 Essex Road 14, on the corner with Kent Road 1, Wheatley. Call 519-825-4217 for details and directions
Women Making A Difference (WMAD) is a non-denominational not for profit organisation that inspires and motivates women to make a difference. Nancy Bolton is devoted leader of the organization.
In 2009 Nancy and Wheatley Woods owner Marjan Willett connected and Wheatley Woods started to work with WMAD to fundraise money for drilling wells for clean drinking water in the nation of Ghana. “Our customers were offered bottles of drinking water and were asked to fill the empty bottle with coins and return it to the garden centre. We had dozens of coined-filled water bottles returned,” said Marjan.
Those attending are invited to bring a water bottle filled with spare change which is donated to the cause of drilling water wells in Ghana. As well, water will be handed out in hopes of having the empty bottles returned later, filled with change.
LEAMINGTON FIRE SERVICES
Garage fire on Victoria St.
Leamington Fire Services was called to a garage fire at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 22 on Victoria Street South.
Nineteen firefighters responded to battle the blaze for an hour and a half on the two-car detached garage. Fire damage was estimated at $42,000, which included one vehicle inside the garage.
No injuries were reported and damage was contained to the garage, as firefighters spent another half an hour on cleanup. No cause of the fire was cited.
Car fire on Antonio Ct.
Leamington firefighters were called to Antonio Crescent on Friday, April 23 at 8:30 a.m. for a car fire. A 2002 Honda Civic received minimal damage of approximately $200. The owner reportedly was pouring gas into the car from a plastic gas can. The car was in the attached garage at the time. It is believed that static electricity ignited the gasoline. The owner tossed the burning can outside onto the driveway. No injuries reported.
Marjan Willett
UMEI Chemistry
Extra funding for St. Clair College and University of Windsor
MPP Pat Hoy has announced an extra $1,923,763 for St. Clair College and $2,054,481 for the University of Windsor to further enhance the high-quality education they provide to a growing number of students.
“We recognize our colleges and universities have experienced larger enrolment growth due to the current economic environment,” said Hoy. “This additional funding will help them continue to provide our students with a quality education,” said Hoy St. Clair College and the University of Windsor are receiving additional funding this year as part of the McGuinty government’s five-year Open Ontario plan to create new opportunities for jobs and economic growth.
Also in the region, Lambton College will receive $683,227, Fanshaw College $3,405,054 and Western $4,455,677 to help support enrolment and programs for students this year.
“Our Open Ontario plan recognizes the importance of ensuring we have the highly skilled and educated workers we need to compete in the new economy,” said John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Ontario’s universities will receive an additional $105 million in 2009-10 and Ontario’s colleges will receive an additional $50 million.
The government’s Open Ontario Plan will raise the number of Ontarians with a postsecondary education credential to 70%.
GLEE: The CC Edition
Cardinal Carter Secondary School will be performing GLEE: The CC Edition! This musical review directed by Miss Afonso and Miss Danese will feature songs, choreography and acting from well known musicals and the current Top 40.
We are also sharing the stage with talented students from our elementary schools. GLEE: The CC Edition takes the stage on Wednesday, May 19 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, May 20 at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per person at CC Auditorium. A feeder school performance will take place on Friday, May 21 at 9 a.m.
SECC recognizes volunteers
South Essex Community Council held its annual volunteer appreciation dinner “Volunteers Light the Way” at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Wednesday, April 21st in celebration of National Volunteer Week. Over 160 volunteers and staff attended the event.
Pictured are the presenters and recipients of the 2010 Dees Gelderland Volunteer of the Year Award: Maggie Ducharme (daughter of Dees Gelderland), Leonard Kennette (volunteer of the year), Carolyn Warkentin (SECC Executive Director), Betty Atkinson (volunteer of the year) and Mark Wybenga (SECC Home Supports Coordinator).
Leonard and Betty have been volunteering for the Security Check and Home Maintenance programs, providing daily reassurance calls and occasional home visits along with clearing snow or running errands for local seniors and adults with disabilities. They were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty to help those they serve and for being there to help or listen when no one else would.
SECC is a non-profit community based service organization serving the citizens of Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley and has about 300 volunteers from across the area that help in such programs as those mentioned above as well as in Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Program, Friendly Visiting, Foot Care Clinic, Literacy Tutoring, Income Tax Clinic and Coats for Kids.
Students in Mr. John Fittler’s chemistry class at UMEI built models to demonstate the building of molecules. Pictured are students Christine Friesen (Grade 12), and Tess Huy (Grade 11).
Share the Road – Essex County
Essex County, specifically Leamington and Kingsville area, has an extraordinarily high density of cyclists and some, like the migrant workers and students, use their bikes as a regular means of transportation.
This area also enjoys one of the longest cycling seasons in Canada. Yet prior to 2005, there was no visible effort towards alerting motorists to watch for cyclists on the road.
Indeed many motorists didn’t realize that, except for young children using bikes with small tires, the law considers bikes as road vehicles and requires cyclists to ride on the road.
Seeing this need and what other communities elsewhere were doing to make the roads safer for cycling, volunteers started a local grassroots group to promote to the county the idea to install “Share the Road” signage to remind motorists to watch for cyclists. That was step one. Today, more than 300 kilometres on local roads ringing around the county have been signed.
Step two is that Share the Road – Essex County is now promoting paved shoulders, that are periodically swept clean, to be installed along roads that are busy cycling corridors.
Step three is to map these safer cycling routes and then promote the region for its liveability and as a cycling destination.
Step four is to sit back and watch active retirees and cyclo-tourism dollars start flowing in!
Jackson’s Heinz collection
Dennis Jackson poses here with the mannequin wearing his old Heinz uniform. Dennis’s collection of Heinz memorabilia is the largest of its kind and spans many decades.
Dennis started working at Heinz when he was 19 years old. After 35 years to the day, he retired in 2000. He retired from Quality Control at the Leamington plant, and shortly after his beloved wife passed away. It didn’t take long for Dennis to find his way back to his other love - Heinz. “I love it, I just love it,” said Dennis.
For the past nine years Dennis has been working in the Heinz Gift Shop. “Heinz just kinda filled the gap,” he admitted.
His collection has found a permanent home at the newly renovated Leamington Arts Centre. Although his alloted space is smaller after the renovation, he admits it allows him to change up his display and keep it fresh.
His collection also includes many items given to him by the late Frank T. Sherk, the first Canadian president of Heinz.
UMEI at Rockway
The UMEI Christian High School student choir was at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate in Kitchener on April 11, participating individually and in a mass choir of 16 schools. The annual music festivals create special opportunities for students from across North America to connect with each other musically and socially. Through the experience of performing sacred choral and instrumental music, students are challenged to grow spiritually and artistically. Since 1962, students have traveled across North America to meet for days of fun, fellowship and worship. Sponsored by Mennonite Schools Council, this annual event rotates among most of the MSC member high schools. The festival choir numbers from 450 to 600 participants each year.
“Under the Lights” soccer exhibition day will
showcase travel teams
With the travel soccer season two weeks away, Leamington S.C. United will be hosting a special pre-season exhibition day at Essex High School.
On Saturday, May 1 the Leamington S.C. United Soccer Club will be showcasing some of its ten travel teams prior to the start of the 2010 season. Teams range from the new U11 Boys to the U17 Boys team that are competing in the Level 3 Division of Ontario Soccer.
The games start at 1:30 p.m. and will run all day and into the night as follows:
Game 1 at 1:30 p.m., LSCU U11 Boys vs LaSalle Stompers.
Game 2 at 3:30 p.m., LSCU U14 Girls vs LaSalle Stompers.
Game 3 at 5:30 p.m., LSCU U16 Girls vs LSCU U14 Boys.
Game 4 at 7:30 p.m., LSCU U12 Boys vs Tecumseh.
Game 5 at 9:00 p.m., LSCU U17 Boys vs Future Pros.
“Our club has doubled in size from five teams to ten in only our second year in existence,” said Club President Dan Santos. “This is a great way to showcase our club to the county and to hopefully attract more players to join next year.”
Stop by Essex High School on May 1 and take a look for yourself. For more information on LSCU and this special event, visit www.leamingtonscunited.com.
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Results
of
Southern Footprints
Half Marathon and 5K Run
It was a cold morning for third annual Southern Footprints Half Marathon and 5k Run held at the Pelee Days Inn. At 8:00 a.m. sharp the Half Marathoners began their run from Pelee Days Inn down to the park, past De Laurier to the halfway mark, where they picked up the trails to the Boardwalk for the final 4 miles to the finish line. The 5k run started 15 minutes later taking on 2.5k of the half marathon course. What a hidden gem of a run!
All participants were rewarded with a tshirt, insulated lunch bag and a full buffet brunch which included pasta, eggs, bacon, sausage, chicken, salad and fruit – by far the best meal post-race.
HALF MARATHON RESULTS
Top Males – Nikolay Rybakov 1:16:11, Bert Mucci 1:17:18, Giancarlo Dimaio 22:18.
Leamington Public Works employee Carrie Middlemist and her helper Mackayla Simpson were at Leamington Marina bright and early on Saturday, April 24 as part of the Earth Day Cleanup organized in co-operation with Eric Fantin of Eric’s Lawn Services. Volunteers cleaned up garbage and debris from the marina and trail areas. (Sun Photo)
$300,000
for Wheatley Harbour upgrade
Dave Van Kesteren, Member of Parliament for ChathamKent- Essex, announced on Friday, April 23 on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, that the federal government is investing $300,000 in the construction of a new wharf, located in the south basin of the commercial fishing harbour at Wheatley.
“This funding demonstrates our government’s commitment to maintaining a network of safe harbour facilities for the commercial fishing industry,” said Mr. Van Kesteren. “By funding harbour repairs and improvements, we are creating jobs and investing in Wheatley’s future.”
The harbour facility at Wheatley consists of a 60 berth, full-service commercial fishing centre situated at the outlet of Muddy Creek on the north shore of Lake Erie. The construction of the new 30-metre wharf will allow an additional three commercial vessels to moor at the harbour. This in turn will free up approximately eight or nine pleasure boater spots. The work, which began in March of this year, is expected to be completed by the end of May and consists of a new concrete deck on steel piles.
This project is being undertaken by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Small Craft Harbours Program. This funding is part of the Government of Canada’s $80 million in regular funding for the Small Craft Harbours Program from 2009-2010, which is in addition to the $200 million over two years provided for small craft harbours under Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope spoke of his own fond memories of coming to Wheatley Harbour as a kid and fishing.
“The importance of small harbours goes beyond the dollars earned from fishing. Harbours that are well-kept can not only strengthen the local economy and improve public safety, they can also help maintain a community’s pride and its traditions,” said MP Dave Van Kesteren.
MP Dave Van Kesteren and Wheatley resident Elsa Koop discuss the possibility of expanding the parking lot of Wheatley Harbour to accommodate the increasing number of vehicles and trailers.
Pictured here, from left to right, are Leamington Mayor John Adams, Chatham-Kent Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren, Cha-
tham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope, Harbour Authority members Al Matthews, Jack Liddle and Wheatley Harbour Manager Ken Snider. (Sun Photos)
Leamington Council Shorts from April 26 meeting
Leamington Has a New Fire By-law
After ten years of planning and four years of preparation, tonight Leamington Council finally passed an open air fire by-law. Last meeting, Deputy-Mayor Schmidt and Councillor Derbyshire moved that consideration of the by-law be brought forward this week for consideration to give people who were concerned about its restrictions a final opportunity to voice their opinions.
Fire Chief Bob Bradt began the review of the by-law by highlighting permitted and excluded activities. For example, regardless of location, burn barrels are forbidden as is the burning of hazardous materials. For the most part, fires on agricultural properties only have common sense restrictions to protect people and properties, although importing waste to be burnt to circumvent the restrictions somewhere else is prohibited. The chief also assured the mayor and council that no increased equipment or personnel is anticipated to enforce this by-law, although he did assure council that if the amount of oversight warranted increased personnel, he would have to make his case to council exactly like any other town department.
One resident whose concern made a difference in the final form of the by-law was George Buckrell of Mersea Road 6. Among the concerns he voiced was one of fairness: why should rural residents have to pay $20 for a permit to burn yard waste like branches from trees when town residents only have to pay $15 to have such yard waste collected and car-
ried away?
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Council agreed with Mr. Buckrell and decided that the initial cost of permits for open fires should be reduced to $15 when the amendment was moved by Deputy-Mayor Schmidt and seconded by Councillor MacDonald.
Mr. Joe Isaac of Essex Road 20 pointed out that one flaw in the regulations for large fires is that the separation distances in the by-law make no reference to wind direction or strength. Councillor Rick Atkin summed up the attitude of essentially all of council when he stated that in his opinion this by-law is a first step in a work in progress. He acknowledged that yard waste pick-up in A5 (agricultural residential) zones may have to be addressed, and that wind direction and strength will have to be considered on a caseby-case basis by fire officials. The decision by council to pass the by-law confirms that council believes that this is a good starting point for long-overdue fire regulations.
More Guidance for Greenhouse Regulations
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As a result of a motion made last meeting the town planner provided council with a selection of five guidelines intended to help administration and the committee of adjustment when applications are received for exceptions to the siting restrictions for greenhouses. Deputy-Mayor Schmidt pointed out that problems tend to arise with additions to existing greenhouse operations and pointed out that the guidelines had to include recognition of existing circumstances that might not be consistent with the new restrictions in the zoning by-law.
The essence of the new guidelines is that applicants for relief from setbacks must provide a reasonable explanation of why compli-
ance would create an undue hardship based upon the unique and specific circumstances of that property. In addition, any variance of more than 50% would not be seen as a minor variance and must come to council for relief.
Driveway Move Concerns Council
The driveway at 475 Oak Street East, site of the former Zollner Piston plant now housing a large trucking company, has to be moved to make way for the East Side Arterial Road. Council received information from the Engineering Department that the drive will be moved to the west side of the property, 12m from the property line. This means that the new driveway will pass behind a number of residences that back onto the west side of the subject property. Although the drive will be separated from the residential uses by a fence and a low berm planted with cedar trees to try and provide some buffer, councillors were concerned that these neighbouring residents would be upset. They were informed that other configurations had been studied but all had such serious flaws that they could not be proposed. The relocation is completely compliant with the property’s zoning.
Bake Stand Dilemma Stumps Council
A family bakes bread and pies in their home and sells them by appointment. Because of the high quality, demand has grown, and now they would like to sell some of the bread and pies from a small stand in front of their A5zoned home, kind of like the little stands that sell fruits and vegetables in front of similar homes. But there’s the catch: fruit and vegetable stands that sell produce grown on the property do not require a business licence and are permitted uses on farms and hobby farms. Since only 85% of what is sold must be grown on the property, some preserves or even bread and pies can be permitted as an ‘ancillary’ use. A baking stand would not qualify for the same treatment because it would be an extension of an ‘in home’ occupation. In essence, sell bread by appointment, permitted; sell bread to someone who just drives up, not permitted.
When the planner was asked what had to be done to make such a stand legal, the response satisfied nobody: pay $2000 and apply for a site-specific re-zoning. Commented Councillor MacDonald, “Sometimes all the rules and regulations only serve to make us look uptight.” Deputy-Mayor Schmidt remarked, “We should find a way to accommodate
this proposal.” No solution was found, however. Maybe something will be forthcoming at a future council meeting.
Upcoming Council meetings
• Monday, May 3 beginning at 7 p.m.
• Monday, May 10 beginning at 7 p.m.
• Monday, May 17 beginning at 7 p.m.
All Council meetings are held at the Municipal Office in Council Chambers.
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Joey’s Only serving Leamington for 15 years
Restaurants that can boast 15 years in town are certainly worth trying and that’s what took us to Joey’s Only Seafood Restaurant for this week’s Dining Out profile. While the Joey’s franchise has been in Leamington for the past 15 years on Talbot Street West, the chain itself has been serving Canadian families high quality seafood, fish, ribs and chicken for the past 25 years. Owned by Leamington residents, Cathy and Bernie Hall, Joey’s has a large dining-in and full take-out menu and also features daily specials Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and if you are a big fish and chips fan we recommend you head down to Joey’s for the all you can eat Fish and Chips on Tuesday!
Being a big seafood fan, I started off by trying the calamari appetizer, and it was very good! We love that Joey’s has a deal where you can double the same appetizer for only $4.99. This is a great feature if you are dining out with friends or a large group and want to have enough for everyone to share. Joey’s features a variety of soups and salads and from what we understand the Caesar salad with blackened salmon is a real winner!
Moving into the main course I just had to try one of the sample platters just to get a taste of both the fish and seafood offering. The Seaside Sampler features four seafood delights including: popcorn shrimp, clam strips, scallops and one piece of Joey’s famous fish. This platter could definitely be shared, as there was more than enough food for one! Of course all of Joey’s main courses come with choice of two side dishes that includes: fries, honey bourbon beans, Caesar salad, coleslaw, tossed salad, daily vegetable, garlic parsley potatoes, mashed potatoes, mushy peas and rice pilaf. Now if you are not a huge fish or seafood fan, Joey’s also features Tennessee Jack’s Rotisserie Chicken and Ribs and for those of you that just can’t decide Joey’s features combination plates like the Jack and Joe Combo that give you a quarter rotisserie chicken and one piece of famous fish. Being a huge fan of ribs, my dining out partner enjoyed a full rack of Nashville BBQ ribs and they were definitely a hit – moist and tender with just the right amount of sauce and so much food that the leftovers made a great lunch the next day.
Throughout the year Joey’s runs a number of specials and are currently featuring a “Triple Catch” special that includes wild Alaskan Pollock, wild Atlantic Haddock and wild Pacific Halibut – the King of Fish & Chips. In July new menu items are expected with a “Taste of the Caribbean”. Joey’s is a great choice for a family dinner out, lunch date or grabbing dinner to go! Check them out at 245 Talbot St. West.
Drive it Further
Everybody wants to hit the ball further. Not many of us are ever going to become 300 yard hitters, but here are a few tips that should help you increase your distance with the driver.
Golf Golf Tips... Tips...
The driver is the only club that a golfer should hit on the upswing. This can happen because we generally use the driver when the ball is teed-up. Many players swing down too much with their driver, causing shorter drives. To help you hit it further, try these 3 tips to make sure you are setup properly for that long drive.
1. Have a wider stance.
2. Have the ball position opposite your front heel.
3. Tilt your upper body behind the golf ball. Use this setup, tee your ball high, and feel the club swing up on the ball. This will create a higher launch angle, and further distance.
Good luck with your golf game!
For questions and comments email jepp@erieshoresgolf.com
Jennifer Zuiderveen picks up an order from Daniel Giesbrecht
Festival of Birds 2010 begins May 1 at Point Pelee Park
Located at the crossroads of major migration routes, Point Pelee National Park is a meeting place for birds and birders alike.
The diversity of habitats protected by Point Pelee provide crucial resting and refueling stations for a wide variety of migrants. Celebrate the miracle of spring migration at Point Pelee’s Festival Birds and witness the return of the songbirds firsthand.
The Friends of Point Pelee are a key partner in the Festival of Birds, organizing and delivering the Birding Hikes and the Birder’s breakfast and lunch.
Check out the Nature Nook Gift Store to purchase your limited edition Festival memorabilia. This year’s products feature the Scarlet Tanager. Proceeds from sales of these
Stork Stork R R eport eport
Kross - Kristina Kross and Regan Rock of Leamington, a girl on April 15, 2010.
Braun - Tammy and John of Leamington, a boy on April 17, 2010.
Armstrong - Christie and Jeff of Leamington, a girl on April 20, 2010.
The Stork Report is sponsored by Jewellery - Figurines Baptism Gifts
“Our
Gift”Willowtree
products assist the Friends of Point Pelee and its support of the park.
Birding Services and Information
The Visitor Centre is open from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., May 1-16, and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 17-24 for the latest reports. Visit the Nature Nook Gift Store for birding products, binocular rentals, or to book a birding hike.
Birder’s Roost, in the Visitor Centre shuttle loop, is always open with an interactive of checklist and a message board!
Daily migration reports are posted to ONTBIRDS (www. ofo.ca). You can also post your own sightings at www.ebird. ca.
Trails and Shuttle Service
The Shuttle Service hours have been expanded to get you to the Tip in the early morning hours.
May 1-16, 6 a.m. -5 p.m.
May 17-24, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
May 25-30, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
An additional 12 kms of seasonal birding footpaths are available and flagged for your use. For a detailed map, please ask for the Birding Fact Sheet
Sanctuary picnic area is for the birds... and birders! Limited to foot traffic, enjoy the quiet setting just a short walk from the Northwest Beach parking area.
Special Programs
Birding Hikes are offered daily from May 1-16. Experienced hike leaders will guide you through birding at Point Pelee. These 2 hour hikes are limited to 12 people ($15 person) - all experience levels are welcome. Daily hikes in English, May 1-16 at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Meet at the Birder’s Roost.
Daily hike in French, dates to be announced, start at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the Birder’s Roost.
Twilight hikes, Wednesday - Sundays, May 5-16 . Stroll along the DeLaurier Trail and have a chance to see the American Woodcock courtship display. Pre-registration is required. Hike start times vary - confirm upon pre-registration. Meet and park at the DeLaurier parking lot.
Please dress for the weather and arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your hike start time.
Workshops and Guest Speakers
All presentations and workshops are included with park admission - donations are welcome.
Birding Basics – May 1, 10, 21, 22, 23 & 24 at 2 p.m. with Sarah Rupert, Point Pelee National Park.
Warbler Identification - May 4, 11, 16 at 2 p.m. with Sarah Rupert, Point Pelee National Park.
Little Brown Jobs - Sparrow ID - May 3, 14, & 17 at 2 p.m. with Sarah Rupert, Point Pelee National Park.
Nature Sketching –May 18, at 2 p.m. with Sarah Rupert, Point Pelee National Park.
Wildflower Walk – May 2, 5, 7, 9, 13 & 19 at 2 p.m. with John Brownlie, Point Pelee National Park.
Butterfly Walk – May 20 at 2 p.m. with John Brownlie, Point Pelee National Park.
Raptor ID Workshop – May 8 & 15 at 2 p.m. with Holiday Beach Migration Observatory.
Adventures in Birding – May 12 at 2 p.m. with Paul Pratt, Ojibway Nature Centre.
Action on the Ground – the Changing Point Pelee Landscape – May 6 at 2 p.m. with Jenny Kehoe, Point Pelee National Park.
Digital Photography Workshop – May 22 at 2 p.m. with Ted Kloske, Henry’s Photo.
Family Birding Weekend May 22-24, 2010.
Family Marsh Hikes daily at 11 a.m. Learn about the secrets of the Marsh. Meet at the Marsh Boardwalk for a 1-hour tour.
Celebrate Migration
Challenge yourself to a “Big Day” of birding Saturday, May 8th in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day. Pick up an official entry form at the Visitor Centre and start counting. Participants who return their checklist by May 10th are entered in a draw for a prize package! Participants who find 100 species in a day will receive the official “100 species” pin.
The 3-day birding pass is back. This 3 consecutiveday pass allows you access to Point Pelee National Park and Hillman Marsh Conservation Area – the two hottest birding locations around. The pass is valid from May 1 to 24. Passes are available at the Park.
Buzz of karts returns to Leamington area
By Fred Groves
The buzz has returned to Point Pelee Drive.
Point Pelee Karting, the home of the Point Pelee Kart Club, is up and running and once again the local recreational destination will offer both family fun and a satisfaction for thrill seekers and those with a need for speed.
According to manager Jason Papp, the track has been in operation since the 1960s and when the recent owners took over in 1997, they made numerous changes that now attract racers from across North America.
“It’s (the track) built to world class standards. Its width has to be 28 feet, and we are 30 feet,” said Papp.
Competitive racing returned this past Sunday in nine different categories based on ages (as young as 7) and engine sizes. Papp said some engines are as big as 125 cc and can reach speeds of 105 miles per hour on the straight away.
“We draw competitors from London, Chatham, Sarnia and the suburbs of Detroit. The big draw for us is our track. It is probably the best in Canada,” said Papp.
The Ontario Regional Series, including the Brian Stewart Karting Championships, will make a stop in Leamington on July 2-4. Papp says as many as 200 racers and their families and support crews converge on the area.
“When these competitors come here there is nothing but positive feedback. They look forward to it each year.”
Proximity to a national park, camping, great restaurants and hotels in the midst of a rural setting has racers coming back.
The Pelee Kart Club is the local non-profit racing group and it has nine different race schedules including a division for girls which was added last year
“It is getting bigger,” said Papp of the local club. “We went through a lull with the economy but we’ve been able to maintain our membership and things are on the upswing.”
For those not into competitive racing, the local track is open from 10 a.m. to dark and offers those who want to test-drive the track an opportunity.
For more information about the Point Pelee Karting call 326-0991 or check them out on line at www.pointpeleekarting.com.
SECC conducting 2010 membership drive
South Essex Community Council is conducting its annual Membership Drive for 20102011. Membership dues are $10.
Why become a member? SECC needs the community’s input and being a member strengthens the organization. Being a member gives you the opportunity to provide SECC with input and advice regarding programs and services delivered in the community
You can help SECC achieve its mission and meet its goals. By being a member you can learn about current issues impacting SECC, the community and the non-profit sector. You can network with other concerned citizens and be part of an active “voice” speaking for the needs of the community.
Membership affords you the ability to vote at the Annual General Meeting. You’ll also receive the quarterly newsletter and notification of special events, including fundraisers, workshops, issue-based conversations and community forums.
Being a member of South Essex Community Council is an important way to contribute to your community and be a voice for change.
For more information, contact Carolyn Warkentin, Executive Director, South Essex Community Council, at 519-326-8629 or cwarkentin@secc.on.ca.
Golden Years mini golf
Fifty-five members played mini golf on April 22.
Our first place team – Rose Taylor, Duane MacIntosh and Marg Graham – shot 7 under par 233 and 7 aces.
Second place toonies went to John Murphy, Doug Vickery and Cami Keith with 5 under par 235, using 6 aces.
The third spot was won with a 243 count by Colleen Pearse, Marie Lasi and Pete Daudlin showing 7 single-shot holes.
The fourth place team of Bill Mayville, Bill Roubos and Don Ribble came in with 244.
For the low scores there was a single round 34 for Ralph Butler, and 75 for the 2 rounds for John Murphy and Iggy Arner. 76s were recorded for Harry DeWaard and Ralph Butler, 77s for Doug Vickery, Marg Graham and Bill Roubos, 78s by Pete Daudlin, and 79s for Rose Taylor and Gerry Wilkinson. There was no one with even par.
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Jason Papp, Track Manager
Seniors Games at Kinsmen Recreation Complex
The Windsor Essex County Senior Games Euchre Tournament with 76 players was held at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex on Thursday, April 22. One qualifying winner will go on to represent Windsor/Essex at the Senior Games to be held in Oshawa in August. Local convenors were: Alice Crawford and Jean Dzvirka.
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Covered with lather 25. St. ___ Xavier University (it’s in Nova Scotia)
Shipping box
Dainty delicacies
Coal scuttles
Play for money 36. Of ___ (time long past)
Conscious mind 38. Flower containers
Intensely passionate
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COMING EVENTS
CARD OF THANKS EUNICE (JONES) WHARRAM
celebrated her 90th birthday with a party at the Quality Inn, Woodstock, Ontario, on April 17, 2010.
Wheatley, Leamington, Kingsville and Chatham were well represented as Eunice was raised in the LeamingtonWheatley area and attended Leamington District High School.
In 1952, Eunice moved to the Woodstock area with her late husband, Jack, and their children, where they operated a dairy farm for many years.
Family from Calgary, Ottawa, Oakville, Toronto, Kitchener, Brantford, Simcoe and Michigan attended the celebration.
Eunice's children thank everyone for making this a very memorable occasion.
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MEETING
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
You are feeling a big scattered, Aries, and it's because of the high-energy, high-intensity type of week that is coming up. You may need to find a place to decompress.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
You feel like you want to do something out of the ordinary this week, Taurus. But it could be better to stick to the status quo. Otherwise you may ruffle a few feathers.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, you have more options than you first realized. It's time you put your plan into action and get busy. Pisces proves to be a big help on Thursday. You can use the assistance.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, your mind is full of ideas, but you have no plan of attack. You can't just go in without a few ideas on how to proceed. Think it over a little more and have patience.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Although you feel confident and have a lot of energy behind you, Leo, now is not the time to take the next step. That's because you need some more financial backing.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
This week's circumstances test your ability to multitask, Virgo. If you look at it as a game, it could be easier to make it through the week unscathed. Avoid stress.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Your lighthearted attitude enables you to sail through stressful situations without much anxiety, Libra. Teach this technique to high-strung relatives that can use some calming.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Expect a complete lack of concentration this week, Sagittarius. That's because you have a financial situation to deal with and it's taking up all of your brain activity.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, you are feeling a bit irresponsible, even if you have pressing items to handle. That's because you have been taking on too much and your mind is saying it needs a break.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
MAY 1 - Tim McGraw, Singer (43) FROM APRIL 25 - MAY 1
You give off an air of casualness this week, Scorpio, but inside your feelings are rumbling beneath the surface. That's because you have a lot on your mind.
You won't make a lot of sense to others this week, Aquarius, but that's OK since you know what you need to get done. Real estate plans are in full force.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
You don't know when to stop talking, Pisces, and others are tired of the "it's all about you" attitude. Be more humble.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
APRIL 25 - Jason Lee, Actor (40)
APRIL 26 - Michael Damian, Actor (48)
APRIL 27 - Sheena Easton, Singer (51)
APRIL 28 - Jay Leno, Talk Show Host (60)
APRIL 29 - Michelle Pfeiffer, Actress (52)
APRIL 30 - Kirsten Dunst, Actress (28)
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