Southpoint Sun February 20, 2013

Police seeking person of interest in debit card theft

Kingsville OPP is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in the theft of a debit card.

A female complainant reported to police that she had misplaced her debit card sometime at the end of January. She then noticed that there had been several ATM transactions that she did not authorize.

Photos from security cameras at two separate locations in Essex County show a male who used that card at the end of January. He is described as white, 25-35 years of age, with a goatee and a receding hairline.

Police are asking anyone who may recognize this male to contact Detective Constable Mike Primeau at 519-723-2491. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

Two arrested in Leamington bar stabbing

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Crime Unit has arrested and charged the persons responsible for an early morning altercation that occurred Saturday February 17 at the Caribbean Pulse Night Club located at 70 Talbot Street East in Leamington.

A 33-year-old Leamington man was stabbed during an altercation at the bar. He was taken to hospital where he remains in stable condition.

A male and female from Windsor have been charged in relation to the assault.

Barbara Patterson, age 48, has been charged with assault. Steven Patterson, age 31, has been charged with assault with a weapon and aggravated assault. Both parties will appear in court at a later date.

Mayors’ voices carry to Ottawa in support of food processors

By Sheila McBrayne

Three local mayors travelled to Ottawa on Tuesday, February 12 to make sure that the federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz’s plans to help make Canadian processors bigger and better doesn’t put them out of business.

The Minister started the two-hour meeting by assuring Mayors John Paterson (Leamington), Nelson Santos (Kingsville) and Gary McNamara (Tecumseh) that “his intensions are to grow the food processing industry in Canada… make it healthier, stronger, bigger and better,” said Paterson.

The federal government still intends to move ahead with deregulating package sizes for processed food, but stated that the process could take years. “We just want them to slow down and take a look and realize in order to get bigger and better, we have to grow more, produce more, and process more; it starts with the farmers,” said Paterson. “We talked about creating an innovation strategy fund similar to what was done for the automotive industry, and floated

the idea of a task force, but apparently they already have a task force in place,” said Paterson. “So we asked to be included on that task force.”

“I can see where they’re aiming with this thing, but… I explained it like renovating an old house,” Paterson said. “You don’t take out the supporting walls before you have reinforcements in place… that’s what they’re trying to do right now, is make sure the Canadian house is stable,” he explained.

The argument put forward by processors is that before the government deregulates package sizes, they must first make chang-

es in the agricultural and canning industry to make sure Canadian businesses are competitive with US rivals.

Also at the meeting in Ottawa were Members of Parliament Dave Van Kesteren, representing Chatham-Kent Essex, and Jeff Watson, representing Essex, as well as the deputy minister of agriculture, a Canadian Food Inspection representative and support staff. “They outnumbered us 3 to 1, nine of them and three of us,” joked Paterson.

“Van Kesteren was fighting with us like a dirty shirt and supported our concerns,” said Paterson.

“There were a lot of shared

points of agreement… Put it this way, I think we felt better coming out of the meeting than we did going in.”

I’m celebrating…

When you wish upon a star…

I’m celebrating my 44th birthday this week, and I do mean celebrating. There’s nothing like a health scare, in my case breast cancer, to make you wake up and smell the fresh-brewed coffee all around you. I don’t mind for one minute telling you how old (young really) I am. I’ve decided to own every wrinkle, every extra pound and every gray hair.

After a great night’s rest recently, I awoke Saturday morning to the glistening sunshine reflected off of the snow. We had a wedding to attend, so besides the regular routine I took the time to give myself a manicure and pedicure. It is true; if your feet feel good your entire body does as well.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not frantically trying to check off items on an imaginary bucket list, but I am more aware and thankful for my health (yes, my health, I am healthy and I feel great!) and for all the great people around me. You truly don’t know what you have until it’s gone or threatened to be taken away.

I’m continually amazed at life. Last week, Meryl Derbyshire celebrated her 107th birthday at the Leamington Mennonite Home. Can you imagine? 107 years old!! Apparently there are five centenarians living at the Mennonite Home! God bless them.

At one point when I looked out the front window, I got really exited thinking that Mark was taking his ‘chore play’ to another level. He’d taken back empties, shoveled the driveway, porch and now this. Our garage has been housing a pile of items we have wanted to get rid of for awhile, and I thought as I saw the big U-haul sitting out front “this is the day that the thrift shop is finally hauling our things away.” No luck!

Instead, it was my sister- and brother-in-law unloading some of their household items that they won’t need in retirement, to be stored. To those of you that are asking the question “is this it?” or “what’s next?” about your life, let this be an inspiration. My in-laws have just retired, sold their house and are headed off to Florida where they will set sail for their next adventure in their lives. Bahamas, the Greater and Lesser Antilles, South America, or perhaps ancient cities along the Mediterranean may be charted on their ‘map of dreams’.

At the other end of the spectrum I’ve seen too many friends, neighbours and acquaintances die far too young. It doesn’t seem fair, but it’s all part of life and if we choose to live, we also choose its consequences. But enough of this, it’s my birthday and I want to talk about fun stuff.

Last weekend I played in the annual ChildCan hockey tournament in Wheatley. Hockey, cold beverages, friends, and raising money for ChildCan, what a great weekend! This tournament has been operating for 20 years and Tommy Hyatt has been involved every year – great job! Thousands of dollars have been raised for ChildCan and it’s like a Wheatley homecoming for all those playing or just watching.

I can’t help but relate back to Meryl’s pearls of wisdom. She said she takes one day at a time and that she certainly didn’t make it to 107 by herself! I think those are great words to live by.

I’ve come up with my own pearls of wisdom –don’t waste calories on food you don’t love and don’t drink bad wine and never begrudge getting another year older.

They invited Mark and I to join them, jump ship and head south where we could float from island to island with no cares in the world. “What would I do?” I asked. Immediately, we came up with ‘meals on keels’, taking advantage of forgetting reality for a moment.

Dreams are real, but whether they come to fruition or not depends on how hard you work for them and whether their existence even makes sense. When I was little, I remember trying to fly from the top bunk and on another occasion down the hill with a large garbage bag inflated behind me. Bumps and bruises left proof of my escapades. I also witnessed my cousin’s attempts at flight from the handlebars of her bicycle that resulted in a scab from her chin to her forehead. We tried and the dream was real! Now my hopes of flying take me to beaches or foreign lands. I still have dreams but they tend to stay on the ground more often than not. Days filled with gardening and reading, wonderful meals simmering on the stove, and my home filled with my children and their families. Hmmmm, come to think of it, I’m living the dream.

While attending the funeral of a young friend this past week, the chaplain reminded me that “all we are guaranteed is the here and now.” Make the most of today but hold on to your dreams. Similar to the daffodils poking up through the snow in my garden, dreams can symbolize hope. “Makes no difference where you are…”

Imagine Cinemas announces re-opening of Leamington’s only movie theatre by May 3

Imagine Cinemas, a locally owned independent movie theatre operator (the owner of Lakeshore Cinemas in Lakeshore and Timmins Cinema 6 in Timmins Ontario), announced last week that it has signed a deal to re-open the movie theatre on Talbot Street in Leamington.

General Manager Gina Facca says that the ownership group has had the town of Leamington on their expansion radar for over a year and the closing of the Star Theatre made the decision easy. “The Town of Leamington is exactly the type of demographic location we seek as we expand our regional theatre chain” says Ms. Facca. “We can`t compete in large cities against the big theatre chains but we have found our niche in small communities with enough population and interest to support smaller theatres. The interest and actions of the town to improve the downtown core was also a huge factor in our decision to keep the theatre at its current location. Although it is a downtown location, there is plenty of “free” close parking for patrons to use”.

The theatre was closed by the previous owners due to the extensive investment required to bring it up to current technology. Facca says that the Imagine Cinemas group will invest a significant amount of money upgrading the cinema experience with new digital projection and surround sound, new screens and upgraded seating before re-opening. Other improvements include minor renovations to the common areas and concession. The group is focussing initially on the “cinema experience” as the market research indicates that this is the most important part of the overall movie going experience. Additional renovations will come once patrons show support for the theatre.

The conversion to digital, coupled with the fact that Leamington is a smaller town allows for opportunities to show different types of movies. While the focus will always be Hollywood blockbuster movies, Imagine Cinemas would like to take advantage of Leamington`s cultural diversity and show alternative language films on occasion. Digital cinema also provides the opportunity to show Hollywood blockbusters in French or Spanish.

Mental Health Seminar to look at anxiety

The Greater Essex County District School Board, in collaboration with Maryvale and the Windsor Regional Hospital, presents the second in a series of mental healthrelated seminars to help answer the question, “What’s going through the minds of our children these days?”

Dr. Janet Orchard, Program Director of Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services, will speak about anxiety on Wednesday, February 27th at Migration Hall in Kingsville.

This seminar series, supported by the GEC Parent Involvement Committee through a Parents Reaching Out Grant, provides valuable information and guidance for concerned and caring parents, family members and educators in hope of reducing the stigma and recognizing the symptoms of mental illness. Students and interested members of the community are also welcome to attend.

For more information contact Superintendent Sharon Pyke at 519-255-3200 ext. 10222.

Break-ins in Leamington

On Friday, February 15, Leamington OPP was dispatched to the Erie Shores Golf and Country Club for a break-in at the workshop on Essex County Road 33. Stolen were a golf cart and two chainsaws. The golf cart was located the following day but the chainsaws remain missing.

Police are also investigating a break-in at Ziggy’s Electric on Seacliff Drive East in Leamington. A side door was kicked in but nothing was stolen.

Anyone with information about either of these break-ins is asked to contact Leamington OPP.

The renovations will start in early March with an expected re-opening date of Friday, May 3st – in time for the Hollywood blockbuster season. The new theatre does not yet have a name. Facca says she has some ideas for naming the theatre and more information about that will come shortly. The theatre is expected to employ one full-time and approximately 10 part-time employees.

Sick of Winter boat expo

I’m Sick of Winter Fishing and Boating Expo is taking place

Mar. 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Harrow Agricultural Building, 134 McAffee St., in Harrow.

Hosted by the Harrow K of C, Harrow Lions Club and the AMA Sportsman Club, proceeds of the event will go towards the purchase of a Thermal Imaging Camera for the Colchester Guardian Search & Rescue Boat. With the camera, people in the water are spotted quickly in waves or fog where minutes count in saving lives. Nominal admission fee, and lunch will be available.

After fifty years of good morning and good night kisses…

It’s nice to know that things don’t change in a Chartwell retirement residence

Bill and Anne have enjoyed over fifty years of marriage and couldn’t see themselves apart. But keeping up their home had become too great a burden for both of them. The worry and work were taking a toll.

Living in a Chartwell retirement residence has taken away the worry of having to maintain a house while allowing them to focus on their time together. If the time has come to start considering your options, we can help.

Pancake Breakfast

February 27th

Most of us brave the cold weather and commit to our regular outings, whether that be going to church, grocery shopping or running errands. If you’re already going to be out and about, why not stop by first and enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast to start your day off right? Bring a guest or socialize with others - the choice is yours!

Call today to reserve your seat. Guests will receive a ballot to enter a draw for a $50

gift card!

Vine & Dine 2013 - Mardis Gras!

THANK YOU!

The Elias Family and the staff of Citrus Sam would like to thank all of their customers for their support over the past 23 Years!

We have thoroughly enjoyed serving you and getting to know you all.

From our family to yours, a 'fruitfull' and healthy future!

Sincerely, the Elias family.

Vine & Dine 2013

LAERC to meet

The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) will meet Tues. Mar. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church. There are matters that have to be discussed and then the group will be busy making the plans for their golf tournament which will be held on Sat. May 25. LAERC is looking for sponsors for the tournament: $100 to advertise their business on a sign placed at a hole; or asking businesses to donate money or gifts for the prize table. All donations receive a tax receipt.

The golf tournament is a lot of work for a good cause —to support all the families LAERC sponsors. Last year the tournament raised almost $4,000, and this year organizers hope the event will at least double that! For further information please contact Carolyn Reid 519-326-6776.

Knox Auxiliary learns about Gleaners at 64th anniversary meeting

In February of 1949 the Margaret Ramsay Missionary Auxiliary was installed in the Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The only original member, Jean Wales, is living at Erie Glen Manor. The members were pleased to have her present to mark this 64th birthday of the auxiliary.

Also present were Tina Quiring and Jim Founk, who came to inform members of a new organization called Southwestern Ontario Gleaners. The purpose of this organization is to collect excess vegetables to be dried and made into soup mixtures to feed the hungry in needy areas of the world. At present there are only 14 members in the organization and they are urging others who are interested to become involved. Their goal is to raise $600,000 to get started and they are searching for a large enough building to accommodate the machinery that will be required.

There is a Gleaners organization in Cambridge and the people there are giving advice to the local group. God’s mandate is to feed the hungry and this group of dedicated people plan to do just that with the help of many farmers in the area, who have promised excess produce that may have little marks on it which makes it unmarketable. Last year 900 tons of produce provided 11 million servings of soup. A 3-pound bag of the dried mixture makes 300 servings. The object of the group is to make 10,000,000 servings per year. The finished product will be distributed by reputable food relief agencies.

Many volunteers will be needed to realize this ambitions project as well as generous donations. There are many problems that will present themselves but these enthusiastic people are ready to face them all. Anyone interested in being part of this worthwhile endeavour may contact either Jim or Tina. They will be delighted to hear from you.

Shelley Desnoyers and Carol James conducted a worship service entitled ‘Show Hospitality to Strangers’ and the scripture story of Ruth gleaning for her mother-in-law, Naomi, was very appropriate for the programme.

During the business meeting, final plans for the World Day of Prayer on March 1 and the Chili Luncheon on March 8 were made.

A Christmas card was received from the auxiliary’s World Vision daughter. Shelley announced that she had purchased cereal and peanut butter for the local food bank, as requested. Louis Cavers and Dorothy Peacock visited with Jack and Wynn Anderson at the Sun Parlor Home and left treats for Mary Reid, who was not available.

The meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction.

Stork Stork Report Report

Muhi - Hala & Mohammad of Leamington, a girl on January 16, 2013.

Milec-Simpson - Amanda & Ashton of Leamington, a boy on January 22, 2013.

Thompson - Cheryl & Aaron of Essex, a girl on January 25, 2013.

Williams - Kim & Adam of Leamington, a boy on January 26, 2013.

Hostine-Nolan - Karen & James of Leamington, a girl on January 31, 2013.

Baker - Julie & Mike of Kingsville, a boy on February 1, 2013.

Essex County OPP Weekly Blend

Harassing PHone Call alert: Essex County OPP is warning residents of a series of prank phone calls that are taking place around the province, including Essex County. Two complainants contacted OPP last week to report that they had received phone calls from 239-205-4843 in the very early morning hours. This phone number is believed to be a Magic Jack number which allows free long distance calling in North America. When this number is used, it appears to be from an outgoing line only. The phone number can’t be traced back to any one person or location.

In the two Essex County incidents, the male who was calling made bizarre statements such as “Need a tire changed” and “I’m standing here freezing” and “I’m going to kill a baby.” Both complainants were initially disturbed upon hearing this male and his phrases, and contacted police.

Police would like to advise the public that this is an ongoing issue and the only motive for these calls seems to be harassing in nature. The public is asked to contact police should they receive any of these calls.

Lakeshore: On Feb. 15, police in Lakeshore were contacted as a result of a fraud that had occurred a day earlier. The complainant had received a phone call stating that her grandson had been arrested in Quebec for impaired driving and needed money to bail him out of jail. After sending the first request for money, she received a second call stating that he needed more money in order that damages to property be paid as a result of the impaired driving. She sent more money, under the guise of helping her “grandson” who was in need. She never did actually speak to her “grandson”, but rather a “lawyer” who was representing her supposed grandson.

When she received a third call she became suspicious and contacted police, who attended her residence. While police were there, the same person called again and police spoke with the man who became belligerent and obnoxious. The complainant lost a total of $3,800 as a result of this scam.

Police are reminding citizens that scams such as these are rampant everywhere, and are urging the public to consult with police or a trusted person if asked to send money or disclose personal information either over the phone, computer or through the mail. Be very wary of these types of scams. For a list of current scams, go to www.antifraudcentre.ca

On Feb. 16 at approximately 5:35 p.m., Lakeshore OPP and Lakeshore Fire Service were dispatched to attend Lighthouse Cove, approximately 50 feet off shore in the channel of the Thames River where it meets Lake St. Clair, just east of the Lighthouse Inn. A Gator ATV carrying two men from London had fallen through the ice and the men were stranded and in need of assistance.

The men were escorted back to shore. They were uninjured in the incident.

Police are reminding the public that the weather has been unpredictable lately and the ice in lakes and rivers may not be thick enough to drive on. Please use caution when participating in winter sports, specifically ice related.

Tecumseh: On Fri. Feb. 15, OPP officers from Essex County were alerted to a possible impaired driver who was heading towards Tecumseh from Windsor in a white Honda Pilot. The female driver had been seen heading in the wrong direction on Huron Church Road. She was later located travelling eastbound on Essex County Road 22 just east of Patillo Road.

Holly Little, age 27, of Lakeshore, has been charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Exceed 80 mgs Blood Alcohol Content. She will appear in a Windsor Court on Feb. 27.

ERCA approves 2013 proposed budget estimates

A new washroom at Holiday Beach, upgrades to the John R. Park Homestead, continued development of the Essex to Amherstburg Greenway, and improved accessibility of the Chrysler Canada Greenway are just a few of the projects in ERCA’s proposed 2013 budget.

“This budget addresses the Five Year Sustainability Plan: The Way Forward, and the objectives of our 2011 – 2016 Strategic Plan,” explained Richard Wyma, ERCA’s General Manager.

“It further responds to ongoing budget pressures related to historic under-funding of levy for operations, decades

of special project funding that historically subsidized core programs, significant capital infrastructure needs and a lack of reserve funding.”

A significant departmental restructuring reducing ERCA’s management team from seven members to four has taken place, and those cost savings have been invested in key program areas.

As well, Holiday Beach Conservation Area will shift to a focus on day use, seasonal camping, research and related programs until some much needed capital improvements are completed to support transient camping, which will be suspended for this year.

ERCA’s proposed budget totals $7.6 million dollars. $2.7 million is the proposed levy contribution from member municipalities, a requested increase totaling just $44,000, or 11 cents per household. “ERCA’s proposed budget respects the pressures that municipalities face in limiting tax increases, while at the same time recognizing the important and pressing needs of our regional environment,” Wyma said.

Preparing your bulbs before spring planting

In the back yard...

There are hundreds of important environmental projects and programs included in this year’s budget, including restoring 90 acres of land and planting 165,000 trees, preparing a regional watershed report card, restoring 100 metres of the Detroit River shoreline and creating additional spawning habitat for Lake Sturgeon. Enhancing information and education, volunteer and outdoor education programs are also on this year’s slate of projects. Once the proposed budget has been reviewed by each municipality, it will be voted upon in April.

The ideal temperature for storing most bulbs is 35º-45ºF. Be ready when your bulbs arrive. If you need to hold your bulbs for some time, there is no need to panic. No harm will be done, but if holding for over a week you will need to store them in an area below 45ºF. Here are some examples: lilies must be stored below 45ºF. If these bulbs start to sprout, be gentle so you don’t break them off or your bulbs will be ruined. Dahlias and gladiolus can stand a higher storage temperature, between 45º-60ºF. Canna lilies like 50ºF, but should never be allowed to dry out. Calla lilies like it warmer, 60º-70º F. Bare-root perennials need to be as cool as possible without freezing, unless you plant them in pots.

Sonshine Lutheran Church

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

United Pentecostal Church

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

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541 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)

Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928 Sunday Worship 10:00 am

Iglesia La Buena Semilla

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

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

PENTECOSTAL

FGT Family Church

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

Sunday Worship 9:15 & 11 am Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

English/Spanish 6:30 pm

Templo Christiano De Leamington

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

Sunday Worship Services 3 pm

St. Joseph’s Church 310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)

Sunday Masses: 9 am (Italian, English)

Noon (Portuguese, English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

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

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel

88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 am UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

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

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

Mersea United Church 1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157 Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am

Unitarian

Worship Service - Sunday 10 am “A warm & caring church where the gospel of Christ is presented in Truth & Purity” ~ ALL ARE WELCOME ~ 519-398-8179 REV. MARK STORY 194 Talbot St. E. Leamington

WEDNESDAYS - Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.

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.

12-STEP PROGRAM FOR ABUSE FOR WOMEN AND MEN. BE SPA (Beyond Emotional, Sexual, Physical Abuse) is a 12-step program for abuse, modeled after AA (Alcoholics Anonymous). Move beyond the victim to victor! Address the core issues of the deep hurts that are affecting your life, resulting in poor relationships with yourself and others. Find inner peace, overcome the survivor/victim role and become the VICTOR! The power of this program takes you to a healing place that lasts a lifetime. Sessions Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W., Kingsville. For information call Connie at 519325-0723.

THE LEAMINGTON KIWANIS CLUB IS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION. Meetings are held twice a month, the first and third Thursday. If you are a non-profit organization and would like a meeting place on weekdays, or if you are interested in learning more about our organization, or to have us involved in your community, please contact Leo at 519 325-0953.

If weather conditions are still not cooperating, this is an excellent time to rake and clean the areas for planting, and spreading compost over the beds. Doing this allows the nutrients of the compost to leach into the soil. This will certainly help your new bulbs and perennials to get a kick-start for the season.

After planting my bulbs, I always cover the planted area with chicken wire or sprinkle the area with cayenne pepper to keep the squirrels or any other furry creatures away from the garden area.

Since the groundhog did not see his shadow, an early spring is just around the corner.

Your comments and questions are always welcome. E-mail inthebackyard74@yahoo.ca or visit my website www.bptreemarkeing24@yahoo.com

Art Attack! at the library

Leamington Library is hosting March Break 2013 – Art Attack! Kids are invited to join library staff for great stories, exciting games and cool creative crafts.

For children ages 4-6, on Mon. Mar. 11 at 10:30 a.m. is Colour Me A Rainbow, and on Tues. Mar. 12, also at 10:30 a.m., is Adventures in Art.

For the 7-10 year old age group the library is offering Camouflage! on Wed. Mar. 13, and Where’s Art? on Thurs. Mar. 14. Both programs begin at 10:30 a.m. Register at Leamington Library, 1 John St., for any of these fun programs, or call 519-326-3441.

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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 - The Leamington Horticultural Society will hold its monthly meeting at the Leamington United Church, 7:30 p.m. This month’s speakers will be Kelly and Christine Flaming who will be talking on the topic, “Life Products for Safe and Healthy Lifestyles”. 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.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 - The Pelee Past Questers meet at 7:30 p.m., at WFCU, 318 Erie St. S., Leamington. Program: coin collecting, especially U.S. wheat pennies, presented by Tom Mertz. Drop-ins encouraged. Pelee Past Questers is an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration of artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings,

landmarks and education. For info call Jackie 519-326-1361.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 - 5:00 p.m. Knox Presbyterian church will provide a free dinner for those in need

MONTH OF MARCH - South Essex Community Council will be holding Free Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics during the month of March. To qualify, families must earn less than $35,000 per year and individuals must earn less than $25,000 per year. To make an appointment, call SECC – 519-326-8629 ext. 381. SECC is a registered charity. Helping People. Improving Lives.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2 - Mom2Mom Sale, from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Donate a new baby item for the Sunparlour Pregnancy Resource Centre and shop the pre-sale at 9:30 a.m. 100 spaces at this event. For more info visit http://www.mom2mom.ca/windsor/mom2momresale.htm.

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 - World Day of Prayer Service , 1:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. The women of France invite you to join with them in the World Day of Prayer celebration, praying theme “I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me”. Guest speaker is Wilma Lamb-Stewart, Chair of Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC). Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

Community Calendar is a FREE service for FREE events.

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

Flyers defense smothers Stars

By Bryan Jessop

The Flyers didn’t allow much shooting from the Stars during a recent home-ice match, where they handed St. Thomas a 4-1 loss.

Leamington wracked up more shots in the first period of a Thursday, Feb. 14 contest than the visiting Stars managed through 60 minutes, at the same time picking up the two points necessary to lock up second place in the Western Conference standings. As the Sarnia Legionnaires managed an upset 7-4 win over Chatham the same night, the Flyers still have an outside chance of catching the Maroons for first place. The Maroons stood with 68 points and three games remaining while the Flyers were three points behind with four games left as of Saturday (Feb. 16) morning.

Leamington’s win on Valentine’s Day avenged a 2-1 home ice loss against the Stars dating back to Dec. 6. The Flyers posted the victory despite several holes in the roster, including suspensions served by Donnie Nagle, Kyle Bowman and Eric Leardi and injuries being tended to by Chris Scott, Troy Cox and Chris Lugosi.

“I thought it was an outstanding effort,” Flyers head coach Tony Piroski said of his team’s Feb. 14 match. “I’m excited by what I’ve seen on the ice lately, especially with playoffs coming.”

Alex Seguin started the scoring with the only goal of the opening 20 minutes, taking a pass from the heavily-covered Nathan Opblinger and wristing a high shot past Donald Edwards 6:47 after the opening faceoff. Myles Doan also assisted.

Fifty-eight seconds into the middle frame, Kyle Shaw caught Edwards off guard with a quick wrist shot after taking feeds from Doan and Mitch Amante. The Stars’ offense was largely ren-

dered ineffective by the Flyers’ blueliners through most of the game, but managed a five-on-three tally with 4:10 remaining in the second. Mike Iacocca one-timed a cross-crease pass by Martin Kudla that Leamington netminder Matt Mancina had little to no chance of intercepting.

Doan re-established his team’s two-goal lead less than two minutes later, taking a forward pass from Shaw and jutting across Edwards’ crease to send a backhand shot over the goal line. Brett Langlois also assisted on the shorthanded effort.

Leamington was granted an unusual nine-minute power play just prior to the midway point of the third period, as the Stars’ Dean Pawlaczyk was given two minutes for a fighting instigator, two minutes for fighting aggressor and five minutes for fighting. The lengthy penalty deflated the St. Thomas offense even further, allowing them to muster only four shots through the final 20 minutes.

Shaw struck again for his second of the night about half way through the man advantage, sending a high wrist shot over a fallen Edwards after taking helpers from Cole Chevalier and Joe Manchurek.

The Stars were one for four on the man advantage while the Flyers went one for eight. Leamington outshot its guest by a staggering margin of 4917.

For a Saturday, Feb. 16 road game against the Lambton Shores Predators, Nagle and Bowman returned to the Flyers’ roster — Leardi has two games remaining to serve in his suspension. Despite goals from Amante, Seguin and Tony Spidalieri, the Flyers lost 5-3. Suffering an upper body injury, Lugosi may return to the Leamington roster for his team’s final regular season home game, to be played Thursday, Feb. 21 against the Maroons.

Piroski recently paid a visit to Scott, who suffered a broken jaw during a recent game in Strathroy. Although an original estimate pegged Scott as being kept out of the line up for about six weeks, Piroski explained that the recovery process is already evi-

“He’s doing well,” the Flyers’ bench boss noted. “The swelling has definitely come down. With any luck, he might just be back a bit earlier than we first thought.” Leamington’s 141 goals against are the fewest in the Western Conference, while the team’s penalty kill success of 84.46 per cent is also the best in the nine-team group.

“Team defense has always been important to me,” Piroski noted. “Our defense is small, but scrappy. They know how to play without the puck.”

The Flyers recovered from their first loss to the Predators by punishing the other Lambton County team — the Sarnia Legionnaires — 6-0 in a rare Sunday (Feb. 17) home game. Kyle Shaw and Myles Doan scored in the first, followed by second-period goals by Shaw, Spidalieri and Doan in the second and one by Seguin in the third.

The Flyers’ final regular season game will be played at home Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7:10 p.m. against the Maroons, one day after their final road game in LaSalle.

The Rest of the West

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Strathroy Rockets nipped the St. Marys Lincolns 5-4, followed by a 2-1 victory for the LaSalle Vipers over Lambton Shores the next day. Strathroy edged London 3-2, also on Feb. 13. The Legionnaires shocked Chatham with a 7-4 win on Valentine’s Day, with St. Marys defeating Sarnia 5-4 on Friday. On Saturday, LaSalle came up with a 2-1 win over Strathroy. In the other two Western games played Sunday, Chatham nipped St. Marys 5-4 while Lambton Shores lost 3-2 to St. Thomas.

Upcoming Home Games: Thurs. feb. 21 vs chatham 7:10 pm

Upcoming away Games: wed. feb. 20 at lasalle 7:00 pm

M.D. Bennie 100th day of the school year

M.D. Bennie Grade 2/3 teacher Amy Sullivan helps students count and record their collections and surveys for Tuesday, Feb. 12 — the 100th day of the school year. Grades 1 to 3 at the school weighed and measured various collections of 100 items, from pennies to pretzels to pencil crayons and more. Later in the day, participating students got together to come up with 100 kind and positive words.

Presentations raise awareness and support for FSSF 67th Reunion

By Bill Siddall

Mr. Ralph Mayville, of Windsor, was recently a special guest during a presentation at Wheatley Legion. He is one of, if not the last, surviving Ontario members of the First Special Service Force (FSSF), also known as the Devil’s Brigade, who served during World War Two.

The FSSF was formed in 1942 in Helena, Montana, and disbanded in southern France in 1944. The FSSF was comprised of Canadians and Americans who formed a highly trained, deadly fighting force. To form this elite troop, the call went out for men with experience working under adverse conditions, such as fishermen, farmers, factory workers, hard rock miners and lumberjacks.

Men in the FSSF were pushed beyond the limits and endurance of regular troops, and had to be as tough as any imaginable. Either they excelled at the training, which included paratrooper, skiing, mountain climbing and hand-to-hand combat, or they were sent home.

The Black Devils took on missions no one else could do — or handle. Termed a “suicide outfit”, men took a terrible chance by joining this unit. Most of their missions were secret, and when the FSSF was disbanded and the survivors returned home, nothing was mentioned of their accomplishments.

The presentation at the Legion included an emotional video, “Daring To Die”, that explained the work done by FSSF during the Second World War. The purpose of the presentation was to raise awareness and seek pledges of support for the 67th FSSF Reunion (possibly the last), to be held this Sept. 25-29 at Caesars Windsor. Plans are well underway, and along with a parade and service there will be a Veterans Dinner on Fri. Sept. 27 for ALL veterans who have served in both war and peace.

For the last 66 years the First Special Service Force has come together to honor their fallen comrades. The uniqueness of the Force, with its history and ties to both Canada and the USA, is a shining example of what binds these two great nations together

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Over the next several weeks, presentations are being made at area Legion branches and other locations. For information about the reunion, events that are scheduled or how you can help, or to attend/schedule a presentation, contact Cathy Moczko at catalina.4858@ gmail.com.

Annual Essex County Farm Safety meeting will discuss ATVs and the MTO

The fourth annual farmers informational meeting, hosted by Essex County Farm Safety, is Tues. Feb. 26 from 7-9 p.m. at the Essex Legion. This evening is free and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Topics discussed will include all-terrain vehicles: on- and off-road riding, side-by-side off-road vehicles, two-up ATVs, private property issues, enforcement, liability and municipal bylaws.

John Warkentin of the MTO will be on hand to answer questions about what you need to know to operate an ATV in Ontario. The ATV is a very popular year-round utility and recreational vehicle, but there are certain risks associated with riding an ATV if laws aren’t respected and safety precautions are ignored. An ATV is invaluable for many farm chores, but what happens when the farmer has to take it on the road between farms? What’s new in legislation? Can a wagon be legally pulled behind an ATV? What are the risks?

Following this, Sandy Miller from WSPS will give a 15 minute overview of the FarmSafe program and why farmers should use this new plan on their farms. This is an opportunity to get facts and get your questions answered about FarmSafe.

As in past years, any farm family bringing in two old SMV signs will receive two new ones at the end of the evening. This is an opportunity to replace all those old faded SMV signs with bright new ones at no cost.

The reasoning of scientific minds

What can we know about something that can’t be seen or felt? We know that some things must exist because we can conduct experiments to determine some of the properties of it. The scientific mind can form a theory in order to fit the facts of the results of experiments into a logical explanation. Learning about the atom is an example of the reasoning of scientific minds.

PETE SCORRAR

The ancient Greeks thought that all matter is composed of the elements: air, earth, fire and water. This was based on their observations of things in their immediate surroundings; they used deductive reasoning to explain what they observed. Democritus reasoned that there must be a finite point where an object could NOT be divided anymore. I used to demonstrate this concept by ripping a sheet of paper into smaller and smaller pieces and then imagining ripping it smaller. It is logical that there must be a point where the smallest piece of paper is ripped in half and it is no longer paper. Democritus used the word “atom” to describe the smallest possible particles.

Science Says...

John Dalton (1766-1844) collected hundreds of observations from the countryside around his home. He collected bubbles of gas in swamp water and wondered where the gases came from. The following will explain his conclusion. Take a 2-litre pop bottle and mark the level of pop in the bottle. Fit a balloon on the neck and allow it to sit. The balloon will fill up with a gas (CO2) but the level of the pop will not change. You could weigh the balloon before and after to determine that there was a change in mass.

Dalton reasoned that the particles of gas must fit between the particles of water. He developed the theory that matter must be made up of particles. And that different matter was made up of different particles. By heating mercury oxide in a closed system he was able to demonstrate that the red sand changed into mercury and oxygen. And when left in the system it would over time change back to the red sand. He repeated this experiment. He concluded that particles must separate and combine in ratios of whole numbers. Dalton was a classical scholar and had read the works of the Greeks and came to use the words of Democritus and called particles atoms.

By 1911, Earnest Rutherford (at McGill University) determined the structure of an atom. Using a thin beam of radiation aimed at a film of gold, he observed that sometimes the beams would deflect. By measuring the angle of the deflections, he was able to determine the size of a dense core of the gold atoms which he called the nucleus.

Neil Bohr studied the relationship of light energy and the excited electron of the hydrogen atom. Because the light he measured was always the same wavelength for the various ways of exciting the electrons he then concluded that electrons must move about the nucleus in specific patterns which he called orbitals.

Every student is now taught the concept of the atom. It was the scientific mind that determined this knowledge which we can easily forget.

ERCA to host tree planting and care workshop

The Essex Region Conservation Authority will host a free tree planting and care workshop on Tuesday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Essex County Civic Centre.

This dynamic workshop will discuss ways in which you can get involved in the reforestation of the region. “This workshop will explore different tree planting techniques, tree health, tree physiology, and the best ways to care for your future forests or special shade trees,” said Rob Davies, ERCA’s acting forester. “As well, people will learn about the environmental benefits of tree planting.”

The workshop will also identify the many grant opportunities available to landowners who wish to undertake restoration projects on their property.

Although the workshop is free, landowners are asked to pre-register by calling 519-7765209 ext. 345 or vkennedy@erca.org.

World Day of Prayer 2013 is March 1 at Knox Presbyterian

On Friday, March 1, 2013, the women of France invite you to join with them in the World Day of Prayer celebration, praying under the theme “I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me”. Each year the World Day of Prayer service brings with it a feeling of curiosity. What will we learn about the theme and focus country? What will challenge, inspire and encourage us? Our experiences of being a stranger and then being welcomed empower us to build connections and create community where all is welcomed.

The women of France introduce participants to six women on their committee. Those in attendance learn their names and learn that some have come from other parts of Europe and African. With this introduction it is realized that the World Day of Prayer Committee of France is inclusive and representative of the multi-cultural complexity of France.

All are invited to attend the World Day of Prayer service and learn about the culture and heritage of France. Join Christians in more than

170 countries around the world and 2,000 communities across Canada who will gather on the World Day of Prayer to pray and act in solidarity with the people of France.

A local World Day of Prayer service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington, at 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Wilma Lamb-Stewart, Chair of Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC). Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

In Canada, the World Day of Prayer is coordinated by the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Council of Canada. For World Day of Prayer

materials or to learn more about WICC, visit www. wicc.org or call 416-9295184.

The World Day of Prayer has its roots in an ecumenical day of prayer organized by women in Canada and the United States in 1920. This event became the International World Day of Prayer in 1922, and Christians around the world began celebrating this event on the first Friday of March.

The World Day of Prayer services are held in Leamington at the various churches on a rotating basis. This year Knox Presbyterian, 58 Erie St. S., is hosting this service with a possible 12 churches participating.

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ular season with a match record of 7-1 and a set record of 20-4 for 34 points — five behind L’Essor. The same three AA schools as the senior level played the regular season in Tier 1.

The junior Cougars were eliminated in a heartbreaker by finishing with scores of 25-20, 30-28, 14-25, 25-15 and 7-15 against the hosting Aigles.

The next day, the preliminary round of Tier 2 senior boys basketball began with a preliminary game between the Cougars and Lajeunesse. Cardinal Carter finished 10th in the 13-team division with a record of two wins and eight losses while Lajeunesse capped the regular season with an even 5-5 record. The Cougars’ road game ended in a 50-40 final favouring Lajeunesse, with Peter Raffoul leading Cardinal Carter with 14 points. Also that day, the UMEI Lightning senior boys basketball team travelled to Ste. Cecile for a Tier 3 semi final tilt. The Lightning finished the regular season with a 4-6 record for third place while Ste. Cecile went 5-5 for the second position. The game was won 81 - 43 by Ste. Cecile.

The senior girls Lightning volleyball team took on the third-place Lajeunesse squad in the Tier II semifinals. UMEI finished the regular season at 3-6, having won eight sets and lost 19. Lajeunesse posted a 7-2 record with 20 set wins and seven losses. Lajeunesse swept the best-of-five match 3-0, winning sets by scores of 25-19, 25-15 and 25-12.

Tier 2 junior boys basketball began with a quarterfinal match between the Cougars and Brennan Cardinals. Cardinal Carter finished the regular season with a sturdy 8-2 record for third place while Brennan went 5-5. First place St. Jospeh’s and second place Essex earned byes into the semifinals. The Cougars moved on to the semis by defeating the sixth-place Cardinals 81-43.

Cardinal Carter will travel to Essex to take on the Red Raiders Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.

“I thought we ran the ball really well,” said Cougars head coach Mike Eremic.

“We ran a fast game. My hat goes off to Brennan. With only five kids, they played

their hearts out.”

His team’s ability to stick to a specific game plan is what Eremic described as their key to success this season.

“It’s been terrific,” he said. “It boils down to programs. The kids have been doing a fantastic job with it. They’re really starting to gel.”

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Amusing Race raises $10,000 for Southpoint Minor Hockey players

By Bryan Jessop

An amusing fundraiser netted some amazing results.

On Saturday, Feb. 16, prior to a mite hockey game, the Southpoint Minor Hockey Alumni presented a cheque of $10,000 to the Southpoint Minor Hockey Association. The funds were raised by the alumni group’s first annual ‘Amusing Race’ with proceeds to be divided evenly upon first-time minor hockey players registering in the Southpoint system.

Specifically, the money will help offset the cost of registration to first-time Capitals and Stars. Last year’s fundraiser, divided among 50 players who met the requirements, reduced sign-up costs by $200 each.

“Whether first time players are six or 16, it’s a significant amount that really helps offset costs like equipment and other things,” said alumni event organizer Steve Tuffin.

Last year’s Amusing Race began at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex, from where eight participating teams of four members each jetted off to Canadian Tire for a flash mob car wash. From there, they drove to Wheatley Area Arena for a parking lot obstacle course and then took off to Colasanti’s for a round of mini golf. There, the course was laden with clues on where to find three team medals in the greenhouse, after which point teams could set their courses to the Essex Public Library to knit hats for prematurely-born babies.

A sum of 36 of these hats were knitted and donated to Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

“It’s a great way to help minor hockey, but there are other charities that we support along the way,” said Tuffin. “Fortunately, we had some really good support from the community.”

The final stop of the inaugural Amusing Race brought participants to the Rhine Danube, where they received crash courses in belly dancing. At the same time, Southpoint

players.

hockey players collected 5,000 cans for the local food bank.

This year’s Amusing Race will be held Saturday, May 25. Tuffin and his alumni committee of six people — assisted by a handful of volunteers — hope to see 10 teams take part in the second version of the fundraiser. The group is planning different events at different locations, but will not reveal the location or nature of the stops until the day of.

“It’ll be a bit more challenging and a lot more fun,” Tuffin said. “The plan is to meet or even beat the amount we raised

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Spring is on our doorstep – and that means a couple of celebratory events coming our way.

St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th

start of spring. Originally created as a day to celebrate the death and subsequent birth into heaven of St Patrick, it has now become a celebration of Irish culture in general. And to celebrate these Irish traditions and culture, we wanted to develop some authentic recipes that tickle the Irish within us all.

Irish stew is known today as a mainstay in Irish cooking – and we’ve put together a wonderful Irish stout beef stew. The inclusions of the stout gives this traditional a creamy texture to the sauce. We potato and scallion mash. Be sure to stop in at Artist Café for your chance to enjoy this hearty stew that will stick to your Ribs.

Another staple of Irish cuisine is corned beef. Every year at this time, corned beef takes center stage as a separate dish – or as the main ingredient in a delicious St. Paddy’s Irish sandwich. We’ve taken the traditional Reuben and given it a little twist incorporating honey mustard, marinated cabbage and a slice of white cheddar. You will

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last year.”

Last year’s success was made possible in part by sponsors who offered pledge-collecting teams contributions from $100 to $300 each. The success of the can drive was largely attributed to Sun Brite, which gave out in excess of 1,000 cans of food.

Applications for team participation in the second annual Amusing Race will be sent out to last year’s teams at the end of this month.

Finally, at the end of the month, our guests who celebrate Good Friday and Easter will be happy to know that we can help with the cooking this year. Many of our outlets are featuring special menus, with seafood options in Market Buffet and a crispy skin Arctic Char

So let’s celebrate the start of spring – together! Be sure to drop by our restaurants this month to indulge in these special menu items.

RFH Novices win Motor City Cup

On Fri. Feb. 15 the Reid Funeral Home (RFH) Novice travel team ventured across the border to Detroit for the Motor City Cup Hockey Tournament.

The Capitals opened the weekend by playing the Bluewater Stars from Port Huron. The Caps came out flying, forcing the play by being very aggressive, and controlling the puck. Gavin Ippolitti opened the scoring by putting a pass from Robbie Edwards behind the Stars goalie. Three minutes later, Tyler Heinz banged home a Mike Church rebound. The Stars finally put one past Dane Price, who was having a great game by making some big and timely saves.

Just 12 seconds into the second the Capitals answered right back when Mike Church took a pass from Nolan Ford and went in and buried it. Kanaan Gale finished off the scoring in the second when he broke up a Stars pass and went in all alone to find the back of the net.

The Stars got one more early in the third period, but it was too little too late.

Kayla Gualtieri kept working hard and blocked a shot from the point, then kept her feet moving to out-skate the Stars defense to the puck and fire one home on the empty net. The Capitals

won 5-2.

Saturday morning RFH found themselves taking on a Canadian counterpart, the Whitby Wildcats. Possibly due to the bedtime curfew, from the drop of the puck the Capitals came out flying and never looked back.

Kanaan Gale started the Capitals off by finding the twine as he took a breakout pass from Tyler Heinz just

two minutes into the game. Two minutes later, as the Caps were buzzing around the Wildcats end, Gerrin Church kept the puck in at the blueline, feeding Massimo West who fired it home behind the Whitby goalie. The Capitals kept forcing the play throughout the first and Kanaan Gale found the back of the net again to make it 3-0 late in

the period.

Reid’s kept the hammer down going into the second period as they smothered the Wildcats, not letting them get much going. Robbie Edwards made it 4-0 after he took the puck away from the Whitby defense at the Caps blue line. Kanaan

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Leamington shows well in sweethearts mixed spiel

Curling Report by Gordon Wonnick

On Feb. 9-10 at the annual Kingsville Sweethearts 2-day mixed spiel, Sun Parlour was well represented with six teams participating. The Leamington/Kingsville team of Paul/ Barbara Nielson and Dan/Sharon Musuronchan won ‘A’ event over the Kingsville/Simcoe rink of Frank/Debbie Willoughby and Hugh/Julia McLeod.

The ‘A’ consolation winner was the Leamington team of Ron Kettle, Janan Alles, Kevin Alles, Joan Kettle over the Dearie rink. The Quinn/Patkau Sun Parlour rink won ‘B’ consolation over the Kovac/Ward rink.

The Sunparlour Grandmaster team of Doug Scott, Gord Ellis, Ron Kettle and Lionel Aasen travelled to Roseland for a tier 55 spiel on Friday. They were successful, winning two games and came in 2nd out of 12 teams. They go to Thornhill Mar. 21-23 to curl in the Provincials Grandmasters competition. The club wishes them well.

This past weekend Sun Parlour Curling Club hosted the annual Ladies Two Day Bonspiel, and it looked like everyone was having a great time. Unfortunately the bonspiel results were not available at press time, but I will attempt to have them in next week’s issue.

Stars victorious in weekend action

On Sunday afternoon the United Communities Credit Union Stars played host to LaSalle in Atom playoff action. The hard-working Atoms never let up, scoring an exciting 5-4 victory. Leading the way for the Stars was Kaylie Goodchild scoring two goals (on the same shift) and adding one assist. Also scoring for the Stars were Kira Babkirk, Raine Schiefer and Chelsea Andary. Assists went to Babkirk, Bridgette Klassen and Erin Hopper.

In Bantam playoff action it was the battle of Southpoint with the Southpoint Wheatley Optimists Stars taking on the Fox Ready Mix Stars. In the end the Wheatley Optimist Stars came out on top scoring a 4-2 victory. Paige Thompson, who was called up from the Peewees, led the attack figuring in on all four goals, scoring once and setting up three others. Also scoring for the Optimists were Chase Cabral (2) and Abbey Gradwell. Assists went to Gradwell, Cabral, Kelsey Almasi and Dakota Stevenson. Erica Taylor was strong in net for the Optimists. Scoring for the Fox Ready Mix Stars were Chelsey Hickson and Claire Phibbs, with an assist going to Jennifer Fehr.

In Intermediate action the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars played host to Windsor. The Stars played hard and scored a big 3-1 victory. Kayla Leipold led the way scoring two beautiful goals. Shelby Davison rounded out the scoring, with assists going to Joline Driedger, Kathryn Ciacelli, Kirsten Leipold and Lauryn Gradwell. Rebecca Pillon, a pick-up goalie from Harrow, played great for the Stars.

Leamington Women’s Hockey League

Body Kneads first after regular season

After 20 weeks of the regular hockey season, Body Kneads finished in first place with an impressive 14-3-3 record!

The 8 p.m. game on Monday, February 18 was the deciding game between second and third spot who were locked at 20 points each. Stinger Express claimed second spot with a 3-0 win over Sunparlour Locksmith. In fourth spot was C.A. Bailey with 19 points, followed by Source For Sports with 18 points and Sun County with 10 points. Playoffs begin Monday, February 25 with a round-robin format.

Top 10 Point Leaders

Goalie Stats

Rhine Danube bowling league results

The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores from Mon.

Feb. 11 at Empire Lanes.

Games Over 200: J. Dalimonte 201, R. Dickau 216,

M. Dickau 202, O. Wolf 223, H. Kosempel 242, G. Garnham 211, M. Paglione 212, S. Garnham 201-237-235, A. Dickau 223, W. Fittler 221, J. Valade 224-238-202, C. Kosempel 214-244, A. Salvati 228-247, D. Dalimonte 221, J. Paliwoda 203, K. Kosempel 218, M. Dickau 256. Series Over 550: O. Wolf 573, G. Garnham 579, M. Paglione 557, A. Dickau 579, W. Fittler 589, D. Dalimonte 588, M. Dickau 649, H. Kosempel 614, S. Garnham 673, J. Valade 664, C. Kosempel 650, A. Salvati 644.

Standings: Fittler Farms 31, Unico 27, Weil’s 21, Dickau 19, Rhine 18, Taki’s 10.

RFH Novices win

Motor City Cup

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Gale fired home his hat trick goal when he picked up a loose puck in the neutral zone and went in on goal, firing the puck upstairs where they keep the peanut butter.

The Capitals finished the game off with two more goals late in the game. Robbie Edwards banged home a rebound off a shot from Tyler Heinz, and Massimo West capped it off with a neat little bank shot off the goalie’s pad from behind the goal line, with the assist going to Robbie Edwards.

The Capitals defense completely smothered the Wildcats and did a great job clearing the puck out from the front of the net, helping Mason Brum complete the shutout with a 7-0 win.

Saturday afternoon, RFH found themselves facing the Elyria Panthers from Ohio. This game found the Capitals a little sluggish at first, then about halfway through the first period the Caps took control of the play, firing pucks at a very hot Panthers goalie.

The Panthers took the lead early in the second period, but the Caps answered back three minutes into the period when Milana Butera found the back of the net on a very nice passing play. Assists went to Massimo West and Kayla Gualtieri. Late in the period, Kanaan Gale took a breakout pass from Travis Degroote and found the back of the net.

Reid’s dominated the third but couldn’t put any more pucks past the Panther goalie, and the Panthers couldn’t put the puck past Dane Price, who answered the call when tested. With this win, the Capitals found themselves in the finals.

Sunday morning RFH faced off against the Bluewater Stars again, this time for the championship. The Capitals found the Stars ready to get revenge as they came out quick, but the Caps pushed back and took the lead just 1:44 into the game when Massimo West fired home a pass from Milana Butera. The Stars scored just a minute and a half later to tie it up 1-1.

Leamington Senior Men’s Hockey Playoffs Preview

by C. Scott Holland

By the time this hits the press, the first round of Leamington Senior Men’s Hockey playoffs will be done and another four weeks plus a championship game are on tap. It was a wild finish to the regular season as Gabriele’s Home and Floor downed Gualtieri Farms for first place. Usually that is not a good thing because in the 33-season history of the league only a handful of clubs have captured both regular season and playoffs in the same year. So Gabriele’s may have a tough task at hand while Gualtieri Farms with their all-round firepower could be a top contender.

Gillett Sheet Metal has remained a presence not to be ruled out and Pure Food and Leamington Chrysler have both come on strong in recent weeks. Even Reid Funeral Home has upped its game and could vie for one of the top two spots.

Five weeks of round robin will determine the top two seeds. Those two teams will play a one game championship. While a 4-1 record usually takes those spots, this year could see someone get in possibly with a 3-2 record. It could be an exciting playoff season for all six teams. Attendance and consistency will be keys for all squads. Anyone can win it!

Here’s a look at the regular season’s top scorers, goaltender’s and final standings:

The Capitals took the lead again early in the second as Gerrin Church moved the puck up ice to Mike Church, Mike found Kanaan Gale breaking up the middle of the ice, and Gale didn’t make a mistake as he found the twine at the back of the net. The game went back and forth, with chances at both ends of the ice, and Mason Brum was up to the test in net for the Capitals.

The Caps were doing a good job clearing the puck and keeping the Stars at bay, when five minutes into the third the Stars tied it up. Reid’s found themselves doing a gut check when Mike Church took a pass from Matthew Enns and fed

Kanaan Gale again, who was skating up the middle of the ice, and again Gale made no mistake finding the back of the net. With just over a minute to play the Capitals found themselves on a power play and they made no mistake as Kayla Gualtieri, who was all alone at the side of the net, took a pass from Mathew Enns and fed Milana Butera to make it 4-2 and take the championship title.

Kanaan Gale won the MVP of the tournament award, but the entire Reid Funeral Home team deserves the same MVP rewards as they all worked very hard and played great as a team.

Cougars improving in boys hockey

By Bryan Jessop

The Cardinal Carter boys hockey team continues to show signs of improvement in a promising and at times bizarre 2012-13 season.

The Cougars returned to the outdoor rink of Windsor’s Lanspeary Park a week after a would-be local winter classic was postponed by a Zamboni breakdown. The Cougars were to take on the Assumption Purple Raiders Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the outdoor arena, but the ice resurfacing machine experienced mechanical failure just after the front wheels made their way off the rink’s surface. A ruptured hydraulic line left a pool of fluid across the ice in front of the machine’s exit/entrance doors. After a few leisurely rounds of shootouts, the game was called off and rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 13.

“We’ve been looking forward to that game for a while now,” said Cougars head coach Rick Frais the day prior to the rescheduled outdoor game. “It should be a lot of fun. We’re one-and-one against them (Assumption), so that should also make things interesting.”

Shielded only by pavilion roofing, the two teams battled to a chilly 7-6 final favouring the Raiders.

The Cougars struck first on an ice-level rebound shot by Matteo DelBrocco during a power play opportunity. The Raiders replied with three goals in 20 seconds to lead 3-1 going into the second period. The Assumption lead expanded to 5-1 with two quick goals in the third frame, including a power play marker. Cardinal Carter stepped it up starting 20 seconds after the Raider’s power play goal, potting the next three. The goals were scored by Scott Florence then two straight for DelBrocco to complete his hat trick. DelBrocco’s third was also scored during a power play.

Assumption managed a 6-4 lead 33 seconds prior to the second intermission break with an even-strength goal.

DelBrocco netted his fourth of the game early in the third, followed about six minutes later by the equalizer from Austin Thompson. With just under four minutes remaining however, the Raiders came up with the game-winner during a delayed Cougars’ penalty.

Two days earlier, the Cougars made the trip to South Windsor Arena to face the winless Lajeunesse squad. With six Grade 9 players on the roster, the Cardinal Carter coaching staff shuffled the lines and utilized their backup goaltender in what became a 10-2 win. Scoring for the Cougars were Chuck Impens, Florence and Thompson with two goals each and DelBrocco, Evan Nash, Joseph LaSala and Gerrid LaSala with one apiece.

“Our goal was to allow two goals or less,” Frais explained. “I’m proud of how we played in our own end. We’ve been working on team defense. The last time we played these guys we won 9-6 and I was not happy.”

The Cougars coaching staff set out to finish the regular season with a .500 record in the four-team Cullen Conference, a goal that Frias described as ambitious considering the number of rookies on the team’s roster.

“Our Grade 9s have gone above and beyond,” he said. “Player by player, everyone has improved and developed, which has really reflected in how we’ve played as a team.”

With the Feb. 13 loss at Lanspeary, the Cougars record sat at 5-4-0.

The Jan. 9 win over Lajeunesse was cut short not only by time restraints, but by a shot that struck a pane of glass at South Windsor Arena and shattered it, leaving pieces of broken glass scattered across the ice. A Monday, Dec. 17 home game against Assumption was reduced to three 10-minute periods, as officials were not notified of the game prior to its 3 p.m. start.

Recently, the Cougars picked up former LDSS student Colin Harris, who by WECSSAA rules was able to join the Cardinal Carter hockey team because the Lions did not ice a team prior to the switch.

The regular season for Cardinal Carter will end Wednesday, Feb. 20 against the St. Joseph’s Lasers with a 3 p.m. start at Unico Arena. Playoffs will start with semifinal matches of first against fourth and second against third, which will pit the Cougars against Assumption. From there, the winning teams will play a best-of-three series for the Cullen Conference championship.

For the 2013-14 season, the Cougars are considering moving up to WECSSAA’s A-AA Snyder Conference,

May

Southpoint Minor Hockey Association Player of

AndreW VerhAeghe

Name: Andrew Verhaeghe

Age: 11

Team: SouthPoint Atom Primo team

Position: Centre

Players Favorite Professional Player: Pavel Datsyuk

Canadian CrissCross

Golden Years mini golf

Forty-eight dedicated golfers postponed their Valentine celebrations on Feb. 14 to ‘hit the links’, managing a respectable 84 aces over 36 holes. Leading the pack with 5 each were Art Sweet, Mary Ann Vickery and John Vlodarchyk. Four dropped for Andy Orsini, Bill Taylor, Steve Vigh and Ken Womack. Recording 3 each were Iggy Arner, Ken Brook, Doug Vickery, Bryon Walker and Gerald Wilkinson. Chipping in with 2 each were Cheryl Allan, Jim Allan, Pete Daudlin, Gord Ellis, Laurie Hylton, Eva Kah, Cam Keith, Julia Kos, Betty McManus, Marg Ross, Liz Scratch, Rose Taylor and Pat Womack. Rounding out the ace parade with 1 each were Eunice Cascadden, Murray Cascadden, Ila Ellis, Ethel Ferguson, Dorothy Johnson, Bill Mayville, Colleen Pearse, Barry Sweet, Gerrit Vriesen, Bill Ward, Eleanor Wilkinson and Donna Wiebe.

Low score for 9 holes went to Gerald Wilkinson with a strong 16. Managing 17 were Mary Ann Vickery with 2, Art Sweet with 2, Ken Womack and Bill Mayville.

In a remarkable round not often seen, Mary Ann Vickery recorded a 34 for 18 holes. Thirty-six was recorded by Bill Mayville, Mary Ann Vickery and Art Sweet, with Bill Ward, Ken Womack, Art Sweet and

Weil’s

Peewees win two

By Joline Driedger

The Southpoint Weil’s Peewees faced off against Harrow on Feb. 9 and came away with a 3-1 win. Harrow couldn’t stop the power of the team’s massive passing skills and scoring chances. Goals came from Jared Koop, Mitchell Tiessen and Steven Wiebe.

On Feb. 16, Weil’s took to the ice against Leamington Chrysler. Chrysler didn’t have a chance against Weil’s and suffered a 4-0 defeat. Weil’s worked their way through the Chrysler team, hit the net and scored. Steven Wiebe got a hat trick and Mitchell Tiessen scored the final goal.

Cam Keith each managing 37.

Top honours for this day with 70 over 36 holes went to Mary Ann Vickery. Art Sweet shot 73, Cam Keith a 75 and Bill Mayville and Andy Orsini a 77.

First-place honors was claimed by Team Kings with a low score of 226 (Art Sweet, Cam Keith, Gerry Wilkinson). Team 2 took second place with 236 (Bill Ward, Colleen Pearse, Bill Mayville). Third and final spot, with 242, was captured by Team 6 (Mary Ann Vickery, Eva Kah, Dorothy Cascadden).

Next golf date is Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.

County bridge results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Feb. 11: North/South – 1st Shirley Plant and Jeanne Manners, 2nd Joyce and Sandy Gammie, 3rd Eileen Edwards and Jack Warmenhoven. East/West – 1st Don Franks and Bob Branton, 2nd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes, 3rd Mame Nicholson and Dave Derbyshire. Games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome. Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Feb. 13: North/South –1st Shirley Plant and Jeanne Manners, 2nd Jack Warmenhoven and Bob Branton, 3rd Marilyn Robbins and Joyce Moran. East/West – 1st Marg Koeman and Vi Major, 2nd Sonia and Ernie Jackiw, 3rd Bill Chaplin and Don Franks. Bridge is played every Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the Lion’s Hall in Kingsville. For info call 738-4939. In other bridge news…

Wheatley Friendship Club, Feb. 12: 1st Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Vi Major, 3rd Dave Derbyshire. Contract bridge is played on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club. New members are always welcome, with free bridge lessons for those who would like to learn. If you enjoy playing euchre or pepper, you’ll love playing bridge.

SOUTHPOINT SUN

FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES

HARROW andCOLCHESTER

We have great opportunities available for individuals who possess:

• Fantastic Attitudes

• Strong Work ethic

• Pride in Performance

• Solid Moral Compasses

CATEGORIES

RETAIL / OFFICE:

1) CSR/Administration /Assistant Manager RESTAURANT: (CAPTAINS GALLERY)

1) Kitchen Leader/Chef

2) Beverage Liason

3) Classy Wait Staff CONSTRUCTION:

1) Multi-Tasking leader

2) Hard-working Handy Assistant

Please Read Carefully:

•Resumes will be accepted in person at Hometown Family Pharmacy in Harrow (corner of Queen and Centre).

• Resume submissions will be accepted Wed. (20th), Thur. (21st) and Fri. (22nd) between 3:00 and 8:00 p.m.

• Please call 519-738-2400 to book your submission time in order to stagger appointments to meet everyone.

• Please save all questions for your appointment in person.

Be part of a progressive, caring organization and contribute your knowledge and expertise to a dynamic governance team. If you are prepared to lead ongoing improvements and change in health services, consider a volunteer role in governance of your local hospital.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

INVITE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

For nomination to the Board of Directors

The Board is seeking candidates from the Catchment area of Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley, Pelee Island, Essex and Lakeshore who are interested in guiding the delivery of quality health care to our community, and committed to best practices in governance. Candidates are selected for their distinctive skills, knowledge and a willingness to serve the mission of Leamington District Memorial Hospital and uphold its values.

This is a knowledge based Board that focus on policy development, strategic leadership and planning, quality, performance, risk monitoring, and financial oversight. This with experience in the areas of governance, group decision-making, building project management, legal expertise, as well as candidates that are bilingual or have a clinical background would be an asset.

For further information on the nomination process or application, please contact:

Linda Harfmann, Executive Assistant to the CEO By Phone: (519) 326-2373 ext. 4101

By Email: lharfmann@ldmh.org

Nomination applications for 2013-2014 consideration will need to be submitted by March 19, 2013

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Office Space Lease at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex

The Municipality of Leamington is seeking “Request for Proposals” from suitable profit or non-profit organization(s) that are interested in having secure office space located inside the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., Leamington.

Approximately 121 sq. ft.

Municipal Contact: Amanda Smith, Manager of Culture & Recreation 519-322-2337

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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

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Heights 400 Oak St. E., Leamington BEAUTIFUL1 & 2 bdrm

SPACIOUS & BRIGHT 1 bedroom 900 sq.ft. upper unit townhome for rent April 1. $800/mth includes utilities, 5 major appliances, digital cable, rear deck. Kattie 519.326.7253. fe13-tf

TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX in Leamington. Fridge and stove, full unfinished basement with laundry hookup, $600 per month plus utilities. First and last required. Available now. Call 519326-8015. ja9-tf

APT FOR RENT- Large1 bedroom apt. Free water & parking, fridge & stove. Call 519-326-7076. ja30--feb20

2 BEDROOM UPPER apartment in Leamington. $550 plus utilities. First and last required. 519-326-7261. fe20-27

SERVICES

INDOOR/OUTDOOR CARPENTRY - Repairs, vinyl siding, windows, doors, painting, flooring, fences, decks and sheds. Free estimates. 35 years experience. 519-566-8408, Bill. fe13-mr20

INCOME TAX PREPARATION - $30 per return, includes efiling. 519-3262770. fe13-mr6

GOING SOUTH FOR the winter? Home checks for insurance purposes. Honest, reliable, retired, certified tradesperson with references. Kingsville, Ruthven area. Daily, weekly, bi-weekly. Reasonable rates. Call 519-326-0721. fe13-20

COMING EVENTS COULTER CLEANING SYSTEMS

CALL KAHL RECYCLINGWe come to you and haul away your junk. Scrap metal and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. Call Ken 519-322-8305, 519-326-8559. ja16-tf

PRINTING: Business envelopes, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Mallory at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf

YOUʼRE A GOOD MAN, Charlie Brown - Sun Parlour Players Community at The Bank Theatre & Meeting Place, 20 Erie St. South, Leamington. February 2224. General admission $10; Youth (12 & under) $5. Tickets available at Guardian DrugsLeamington, Mary Katherine Shop - Kingsville, The Party & Discount Store - Wheatley. For more info call 519-3268805. fe13-20

CONCERT (3:30 P.M.) AND Roast Beef Dinner (5:30 p.m.) at Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington. Sunday, February 24. Program: Welsh tenor Gwyndaf Jones, pianist Alde Calogcagon, and daughter Emily, flutist. Concert only $10, dinner only $13, to attend both $20. Advance tickets 519-326-4541. fe13-20

CLEANING SYSTEMS

If your carpets haven’t been cleaned by Coulter’s, then your carpets haven’t been cleaned!

FISHING VESSEL DECKHANDS. Salary: $13.21 an hour for 40 hours a week + potential bonus. Experience: 1 or more years. Specific skills: Prepare nets, lines and other fishing tackle, and operate fishing gear to catch fish. Clean, sort and pack fish in ice and stow catch in hold. Repair nets, splice rope and maintain fishing gear and other deck equipment. Clean deck surfaces and fish hold. Apply by sending CV at sacofish@mnsi.net. fe13-20

WANTED. $10.25 an hour . Experience 1 - 6 months. Call Ridge Farms 519-9990895 between 9 am - 5 p.m. fe20-27

FOOD SUPERVISOR

WANTED- Co-ordinate the activities of workers who operate processing and packaging machines, and workers who grade fish. Salary: $18 an hour. Apply by sending resume to: erik@prestevefoods.com. fe20-27

QUALITY GUITAR REPAIR by Reese. Will service all stringed instruments. Over ten years experience, custom work available as well. Next day pickup upon request. Cell: 226-344-1142 Home: 519-825-4707. ma30-tf FIREWOOD - PICKUP OR delivered, or cut your own. Very reasonable. Phone 519-326-7424. fe6-27

ROAST PORK DINNERSaturday, March 9 at Leamington United Church, 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Adults $15; children 7-12: $8; children 6 & under: free. Call 519-3269461 for tickets fe20-27

VELOCITY VOLLEYBALLSummer Registration Night takes place on Thursday, February 28 at Gilliganʼs Fire Grill, 26 Erie St. N., Leamington. For more info visit www.velocityvolleyball.ca. fe20

FUNRAISING DODGE BALL TOURNAMENTSaturday, March 30Hosted by Voices of Youth in Community. 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. $45 for team entry or $8 per individual player. All proceeds will be used ot support the Youth Raising Your Self Esteem Community Camp Retreat. Compete for fun prizes! You must be 14 or older to enter the tournament. Registration will take place at the Leamington Recreation Complex Thursday, February 14, 21, 28, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 23, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or you can go on line www.resourcenetwork.ca/e vents or email wrodirgues@resourcenetwork.ca for more information.