Southpoint Sun February 27, 2013

Bank Theatre receives CIIF grant

Phase II

Raise the Roof to begin this fall

The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place will begin Phase II of its “Raise the Roof” renovation project thanks to federal and municipal investment.

The Bank Theatre Board members and volunteers welcomed Chatham-Kent Essex Member of Parliament Dave Van Kesteren and Leamington Mayor John Paterson on Thursday, February 21. The Municipality of Leamington applied for a Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund grant through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). MP Van Kesteren was happy to be able to deliver the news in person that the project had been approved.

The CIIF funding mandates that projects receive funding support from the originating project, in this case, The Bank Theatre, and have support at the municipal level in order to qualify for the federal funding. Phase II has a $180,000 price tag, which equates to approximately $60,000 for each partner.

Phase II scheduled for later this summer and expected to be complete by 2014, will effectively transform the century-old bank building into The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place. The existing roof will be demolished, the bank vault and columns will be removed

and a new uniform-height roof will be constructed to increase the stage size to meet theatrical standards, improve acoustics and sight lines and increase insulation and energy efficiency.

Phase I was completed in the fall of 2012, which included bringing the building up to fire and building code regulations, building a lobby area, a concession area, a theatre stage and seating area, and exterior handicap ramp and installing the main floor handicap washroom.

Approximately 1,750 volunteer hours of manual labour

went into Phase I.

The theatre is currently set up for 100 seats. Phase III will upgrade the water and sewer connections to add more washrooms, which will allow them to double the capacity to 200. The final touch (hopefully) will be the 200 gradually raised seating. “We can’t increase seating until we get more washrooms, and we can’t add more washrooms until we increase our capacity… everything is in steps and depends on one being completed before we take on another,” said Penny Gil.

Time to clean out the junk drawer

I’m not sure if not liking to get up in the morning has any correlation with procrastination, but I’m guessing it does. You would think that someone who has worked with tight deadlines for the past 23 years would know better than to put off anything you could possibly check off your “To Do” list today.

There are certain things that I can’t let go by the wayside. Laundry. I have to do laundry or it drives me insane. When I come home from a long holiday, the first thing I do is unpack my bags and start laundry. It doesn’t matter how late, I must have it sorted and started or I’d never sleep. On the other side of the coin, I can walk by an unfolded blanket or a wayward pair of shoes for weeks before putting them where they belong. This article is another example. I started writing it two weeks ago, but kept putting it aside to do something else and now here I am forced to finish it – quickly!

for so long I can barely open and close it. I’m sure if I sifted through it I’d find expired coupons that I had to keep ‘just in case’ I might use it to save a $1 some day. I like the idea of coupons, I just don’t follow through on them. And of course when I do clean it out I’ll find those triple A batteries that I couldn’t find for love or money when I needed them. And, of course, they’ll be about 10 pens, that again I couldn’t find when I was on the phone scrambling for anything to write with.

I can usually find many, many reasons why I should wait until tomorrow to do a chore that could easily be completed today. I’ve been putting off cleaning out ‘the junk drawer’

I’m actually looking forward to cleaning out the junk drawer because I find it amusing to rediscover all the little treasures that I thought I should keep and haven’t used in over a year. Ironically, most of it will go right back in the drawer, just a little tidier so I can fit more treasures and perhaps close it in less than three tries.

Give them the chance to score

If we listed what we thought our roles as a parent would be, it may look something like this. Teach children: right from wrong, respect, discipline and confidence, as well as instill values, and let them know we love them.

in the workplace. Each position is important even though the payouts may vary greatly! That is life.

Parents’ beliefs and how they live their lives, discerning what is right or wrong, respectful or disrespectful along the way, all have a huge impact on how their children view their lives. A healthy self-esteem stems from these beliefs and may be one of the greatest factors leading to a life of happiness and true satisfaction. Isn’t this what we ultimately want for them and for us?

What is the message we send our kids? Things are worth working for, relationships work, it’s safe to express our feelings and some people can be trusted.

Conversations I have overheard lately, whether on the radio, at work or with my peers make me question what we are truly feeding our children’s minds with.

Recently, I heard on the radio that Soccer Ontario, as of next year, will be disallowing scorekeeping at all games for children up to the age of 12. This boggles my mind and makes me question what the words sport, game or competition even mean anymore. If we take the checkmate away from chess are we not aimlessly roaming around a board going nowhere? If we take the correct answer away from trivia, will our pie ever get filled and will we ever experience the glory of outsmarting our opponents?

I grew up in a competitive family and one that sometimes seemed out of balance depending on what genitalia you were born with. I now realize we were not alone and many families had a similar platform. Thankfully, as society’s views of equality changed so have the family and workplace dynamics, thus increasing everyone’s opportunities.

The opportunity to compete whether in a sporting arena or at the work place may be on a different field but the game is on. The definition of “game” in the dictionary is “a form of play or sport, competitive according to rules and decided by skill, strength or luck”. I personally think winning or losing helps each of us find our niche and then it is up to you to perfect your skills and compete, earning your spot on the team, on the field, in your class and ultimately

I tended to ‘vie’ to be my best and I was lucky enough to have parents who gave me those opportunities. They were great ‘refs’ who allowed me to play the game even if they may have believed I was great or not great at it. Putting me in a box and protecting me from failure wouldn’t have given someone else that opportunity to shine. I realized on my own that I wasn’t ever going to be Dorothy Hamil on the ice or Nadia Comaneci on the balance beam, but I could swim like a fish. Given the chance to fall and fail on the rink or at school helped me get where I am today.

The word “vie” may come from the French word “envier”, meaning challenge, and whether we like it or not, isn’t this what life is? A challenge? The Italian’s call their roads or street a ‘vie’. Our beliefs that we share with our children are their street signs. I believe we do them no favours by leading them only down safe, well-lit paths.

My mother gave me the tools to do well in speaking contests, become both a good winner and more importantly a good loser. Her positive attitude continues to help me believe that even though times may be tough, they will get better.

My father led by example and although not always a man of many words, he was and is on our side. I have kept a note that he wrote to me at the end of grade twelve. The words continue to be meaningful to me because at that time I was expecting him to be disappointed in me because of my bad behavior. Instead he used words like, I believe, you are gifted and let’s put things behind us and move on. Believe in your child most when they haven’t scored.

Life is a game, and if we can’t believe in our children and give them the belief that they are worthy to compete and play to their best ability, who will? “C’est la vie”, this is life and they need the opportunity to score.

Spring will be here soon!

Nursery and seed catalogues should be arriving in the mail, or you can simply request free catalogues over the internet.

Once you have received your catalogues, place your order in moderation as the small packages are normally enough for your home garden. If you enjoy growing your own herb garden, the next several months are ideal for seeding many favorites such as basil, chives, parsley, thyme and rosemary to mention a few. Each catalogue will of course make recommendations for each seed type.

Most seeds will not germinate below a soil temperature of about 7ºC or 45ºF. To be on the safe side when sowing direct, take a clear glass or plastic bottle and place over the seeds. This will help the soil to warm and speed germination.

For early or tender crops that can’t tolerate early spring temperatures, seed indoors on a warm windowsill or in a warm greenhouse if you are so fortunate to have one.

During the germination, after the seedlings have broke ground, keep the soil moist but not soaking to avoid damping off, which will result in killing the plant.

Before planting outside you must harden off the

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seedlings or acclimatize the plant to the outside temperature. To do this, on a still day move the plants to a warm sheltered spot outside and bring them back inside at night. Do this several days, then leave the seedlings outside all day and night either in a cold frame or covered with a light fleece or cloth. Be careful not to break the seedlings with an over weighted cover. This hardening off process should take 10-14 days. Once the soil temperature becomes warmer (above

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45ºF) you are now ready for transplanting. It is still important to watch the weather for low temperatures, as your plants will still require some care until warm temperatures are certain.

Thank you for the many e-mails received this past winter.

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Editor, I wanted to inform you of the results of our coin drive for the orphanage in Font Blanc, Haiti. We raised a total of $2,400 which is enough to purchase 8 bed bundles. Amazing! I know I have a ways to go to reach my goal of 25 bed bundles, but my students have inspired me to persevere.

I am proud of the level of commitment my students showed during the past couple of weeks. I had some students shoveling driveways in their neighborhood and others served at a church dinner and donated their tips to the fund raiser. They went above and beyond what was expected of them and learned to sacrifice time and money for others. They have given new meaning to the expression “Together we can make a difference!”

Thanks so much for your support.

Sandra Neudorf Mill Street Public School

Theresa DiDomenico receives Queen’s Jubilee medal

Member of Parliament

Dave Van Kesteren presented two Diamond Jubilee medals during the Chamber of Commerce luncheon held on Thursday, February 21 at the Leamington Roma Club.

“Over the past year Canadians have been celebrating the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. For only the second time

in history - the first was Queen Victoria, a monarch has reigned this long,” stated MP Van Kesteren. The Diamond Jubilee medal program is a legacy activity that honours Her Majesty and recognizes the service of Canadians from all walks of life and backgrounds who have made significant contributions to their communities and helped create

the Canada of today. Maureen Sutherland and Theresa DiDomenico were honoured with medals.

Theresa has been an intregal employee at Southland Insurance for over 30 years, working tirelessly not only for her clients, but the community of Leamington and Essex County.

Theresa was one of the original members of the

“Communities for Doctors Committee”. She has been the event chair for past nine years for the “Physician Recruitment & Retention Extravaganza”, which has successfully raised funds for our community and helped recruit several doctors to the area.

Theresa was a committee member that helped organize an evening with Al Pacino at Caesars Windsor last March with the proceeds going to Windsor

Regional Hospital’s Family Mental Health Campaign. Theresa has served as Rotary Club president. She has served as president of the Windsor & Essex County Insurance Broker Association for eight years and has been a director with the group for over a decade. She is active in preservation of the Italian cultural traditions within her church by being a lector at the Italian mass for the past 20 years. She is a former

Pastoral Council chair at St. Michael’s Parish and a present member of Catholic Women’s League. Theresa is a former member of the Voci Ciociare musical group, which enjoys keeping the Italian culture alive by performing traditional music and songs for large and small gatherings and is a board director with the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association. Whenever Theresa finds some free time she enjoys golf and cooking, especially trying to perfect her mother’s Italian recipes.

“Theresa, it gives me great pleasure to present to you on behalf of the Government of Canada, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper Prime Minister of Canada, his Excellency David Johnston Governor General of Canada and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, the Diamond Jubilee Medal,” said Van Kesteren.

“For a little girl who came to Canada with her parents in a boat, this is a big honour.

Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12

6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com

Symphony decision deferred

A request from the Windsor Symphony to have the Municipality of Leamington sponsor concerts in Leamington has been deferred to budget time. Originally, a report from the CAO, Bill Marck, recommended that the request be denied due to lack of money. However, Councillor Chris Chopchick moved the deferral, hoping that when the budget is presented for debate in early April, it might be possible to squeeze in some or all of the requested sponsorship money.

The proposal from the symphony suggests two programs for which they would like municipal support.

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Call for submissions for Juried Student Art Show

Municipal Correspondent

The primary one is a request for $3,400 to allow a free concert in Seacliff Park as part of a “Water Music” series to take place in waterfront parks throughout the county. The secondary request was for $1,000 to be one of the sponsors for the series of four symphonic concerts that are offered at the Leamington United Mennonite Church on Oak Street. Currently, Highline Mushrooms is the lead sponsor for that series. Pelee Island Wines is another corporate sponsor.

Sewer manhole tender awarded

The low tender from Nevan Construction Inc. in the amount of $17,900 (plus HST) was accepted Monday night by Leamington Council so that an access to the Pollution Control Centre effluent pipe can be constructed on the PCC property. This construction is an experiment to see just how difficult construction of a series of manholes would be.

The outfall from the plant is 1.3km long, and there are no access points along its length to allow inspection for breaks, tree roots, or other obstructions that may be limiting the flow of water out into the lake. Since the last construction on this outfall was in 1964, and since the design rate of flow is larger than the actual amount of water that the pipe can currently handle, inspection is needed but currently impossible. If the test access construction proves successful, the budget is intended to contain money for the construction of a series of similar manholes along the entire route of the pipe.

Agreement to protect municipal interests

Monday evening, Feb. 25, members of Leamington Council agreed to demand an agreement between a developer and the Municipality to be registered on title simply to protect the Municipality in the future. The developer wants to sever his property into two parts: one already developed, the other serviced, but as yet undeveloped. By separating the two parcels, he hopes to be able to attract financing to finish the second, undeveloped part of the project.

By severing the property, however, it would be theoretically possible to sell of one part. Against that possibility, the Municipality’s agreement forbids any change to the services or accesses from the original site agreement. That way, if a dispute ever arose, the Municipality would be in a position to insist that commitments that were made would be honoured.

The Leamington Arts Centre is calling for submissions for the Juried Student Art Show to be exhibited April 2 to May 4 with an opening reception on Thursday, April 11 from 6-8 p.m. This 15th annual show is open to all Essex County secondary school students. One entry per student in each category will be accepted: acrylic painting, oil painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, photography, poetry, and multi-media (video).

Cash prizes will be awarded in each category, and a $100 Future Artist Award will be given to the graduating student that showcases the most artistic potential. There will also be the People’s Choice Award, which will be chosen based on visitor votes during the exhibit. Deadline to enter is Sat. Mar. 30 at 4 p.m.

The Juried Student Art Show is sponsored by the Leamington Rotary Club.

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.

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.

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/mom2mom resale.htm.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5 - The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) meets at 6:30 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church. Agenda includes matters to be discussed and planning for the May 25 golf tournament. For info contact Carolyn Reid 519-326-

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 - Blood Donors

Needed - New donors welcome. The need for blood in Canada is constant and the fact remains that hospital patients everywhere need blood in all seasons. Hospitals continue to draw on the supply of blood as Canadian patients require treatment regardless of the weather, as they undergo treatment for cancer, surgery, for car accidents and other traumas, and for hundreds of other medical situations that require life saving blood. Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Bring a friend and donate at the LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOCLINIC Sherk Recreation Complex 249 Sherk St., 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) for information and to book your appointment WALK INS WELCOME.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 - Shooter's Photography Club Meeting, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. We meet at Colasanti's Tropical Garden's, 1550 Road 3E, Ruthven. Willow Room in the food court. Please use west parking. Visit us on facebook.com for meeting and club information; search Shooters Photography Club. Contact George Schiefer @ 519-733-5055 or gshiefer@cogeco.ca for questions. Everyone Welcome!

LEAMINGTON LIBRARY MARCH BREAK 2013

Join staff at Leamington Library for Art Attack! where children can enjoy great stories, exciting games and cool creative crafts! Colour Me A Rainbow – Mon. Mar. 11, 10:30 a.m., ages 4-6; Adventures In Art – Tues. Mar. 12, 10:30 a.m.,

ages 7-10; Camouflage! – Wed. Mar. 13, 10:30 a.m., ages 7-10; Where’s Art? – Thurs. Mar. 14, 10:30 a.m., ages 7-10. Register for all programs at the library, 1 John St., Leamington. Contact the library for more info at 519-326-3411.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 - The Essex-Kent Bluegrass, Oldtime & Folk Music Associaotn presents The Larry Gillis Band in concert at the Belle River K of C in Emeryville, 1303 County Rd. 22 at 7:00 p.m. Food and beverages. Opening band - Prairie Siding. Tickets: $18 advance, $22 at the door. Phone 519-776-8716 for info.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 - The Lions Club of Kingsville will conduct its annual Easter Bingo at the Lions Community Hall, 23 Mill Street West, Kingsville. Proceeds of the bingo will benefit the Kingsville Food Bank, Leamington Hospital Foundation and the Lions Foundation of Canada for dog guides for the blind. Doors open at 12:30. Bingo starts at 2:00 p.m. Prizes include Easter food baskets, food certificates and door prizes. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome, but you must be 18 years old to play bingo. In the spirit of Easter, attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Kingsville Food Bank.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 - Full hot lunch with coffee, tea, dessert,11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at UMEI Auditorium. Admission by donation (anything over $10 receipted). Funds go toward general operating costs of the school.

Community Calendar is a FREE service for FREE events.

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

Wendy’s supports respite services

By Bryan Jessop

From Baconators to Blizzards, Wendy’s restaurants across Windsor and Essex County have used their menus to support a cause supported by hundreds of local families.

This year’s annual Wendy’s Day — held Sunday, Feb. 24 — directed a portion of funds from the five restaurants in Windsor, the one in Tecumseh and the Leamington branch to support Family Respite Services. The seven locations raised approximately $2,000 to help support FRS programs.

Family Respite Services assists more than 900 families caring for children with disabilities across Windsor and Essex County. These client families include 50 in Leamington, 30 in Kingsville and 20 in Wheatley. The types of illnesses supported by FRS programs include autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, medical health issues, mental health disorders and Downs Syndrome.

Family Respite Services utilizes a staff of about 600 people to provide one-on-one assistance to children under the age of 17 in order to give family members a break from caregiving duties. Services include the development and support of a child’s academics, social skills and recreational activities, depending on the youth’s interests and the family’s goals. On average, families are supported through four hours per week of FRS programs, a time period that can change depending on the degree of each child’s condition.

While FRS is able to function in part because of a series of government-funded programs, it also relies heavily on charitable events such as Wendy’s Day.

“We rely a lot on partnerships like these,” said FRS funding recruitment coordinator Alexandria Fischer.

Wendy’s Day takes place once per month and following an application process, each month’s charities are selected via a voting process hosted by Facebook. The top vote receiver benefits from Wendy’s Day in January, with following applicants benefiting from the ensuing months chronologically.

“We were pretty excited about finishing second,” said Fischer of her FRS group.

Family Respite Services also benefits from parking fees collected by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church during annual Tomatofest weekends.

After a child is diagnosed with a condition covered by FRS programs, the family is referred to the local organization which in turn works with the family to develop a plan and schedule for their services. Those interested in becoming respite providers can contact Fischer at 519-972-9688 extension 156. Although FRS is eager to take on providers equipped with education and/or experience pertaining

to child development, training sessions are provided before new recruits are assigned to a family in need of respite service.

One of the FRS Leamington clients is the family of 17-year-old Matthew Harrow. Matthew attended Wendy’s Day at the Leamington location along with his mother Kim Harrow and Fischer. Matthew, described as outgoing, charming and funny, was diagnosed with autism and has been taking part in FRS activities since the age of five. Matthew, who enjoys movies, music and YouTube videos, has made tremendous strides through FRS opportunities, Fischer explained.

“I feel blessed that I have been able to be a part of Matthew’s life since he was five,” she noted.

For more information go to www.familyrespite.org.

Local musician and teacher chases dream in CBC’s Searchlight Competition

Local singer, songwriter, musician and teacher Matthew Alexander (Olewski) needs your support! He has made it to Round 2 in CBC’s “Searchlight, The Hunt for Canada’s Best New Artist.” To vote for his song and help him advance to Round 3, visit http://r3.ca/0Ytg. You can vote once a day.

Born in Wheatley, Alexander now calls Leamington home, and spends his downtime on the porch of his cottage serenading visitors of Seacliff Park. He has always loved music. His mother, Debra, encouraged him to take piano from a young age, stating that when his body would no longer be agile enough for sports he would still be able to pound on the black and white keys. Once considered a nuisance to practice, he now flocks to the piano immediately upon entering the cottage after a long day of work. “Playing the piano is my escape when I’m troubled. It is a bridge when I feel disconnected. It is a loudspeaker when my voice just isn’t enough,” says Alexander.

At the age of 13, he fell in love with the guitar and never turned back. He has since taught himself a variety of instruments including the banjo, mandolin, accordion, harmonica, percussion, bass, and is currently trying his hand at the cello.

As a teenager, Alexander spent much of his time in the halls of Leamington District Secondary School strumming his guitar. After school, he spent his time writing, practicing and performing with his band mates. He then went on to complete a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Windsor (all the while submitting poems and short stories that could be converted into lyrics and brought to life through his music). Throughout his time at the University of Windsor, Alexander showcased his music at numerous charity concerts, and was a frequent performer at open mic events.

Alexander, currently an English teacher at Academie St. Cecile International School in Windsor, shares his passion for music with his students both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging the writing of lyrics, and introducing students to new instruments in school rock bands. He has also spent time teaching and volunteering in several countries worldwide. The keepsakes

that he brings home to Canada include traveling stories that transform into songs and unique instruments such as the tror sao (a one-string violin) from Cambodia. His inspiration comes from a wide variety of past and present, local, national and international artists, including Dale Butler, Neil Young, The Arcade Fire, The Cinematic Orchestra, and Sigur Ros. “Music is always buzzing in the back-

ground of my cottage, but what moves me most is hearing and experiencing live music performance. Our region has so many dedicated musical artists who showcase their creativity at local events such as Leamington’s Last Friday Coffee House, Wheatley’s Two Creeks Conservation Area’s Summer Concert Series, and Windsor Folk Music and Arts Society’s Coffeehouses. Our area is overflowing with talent!” exclaims Alexander.

His song is yet another example of local creativity and talent. ‘For Familiar Faces’ includes several instruments – the guitar, banjo, percussion, double bass, accordion and vocals – all of which are played solely by Alexander.

To vote for Matthew Alexander’s ‘For Familiar Faces,’ visit http://r3.ca/0Ytg

Follow Matthew Alexander online: Email - matthewalexanderlive@gmail.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com/pages/Matthew-Alexander/495091563865764;

Twitter - @Matthew_Sings (Matthew Alexander)

Instagram - matthewalexanderlive CBC Music - http://music.cbc. ca/#/artists/Matthew-Alexander

Saturday

Unique Mom2Mom event this

Mom2Mom is hosting a unique event Saturday, March 2 from 10:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. The Mom2Mom events are a wonderful resource for parents to buy and/or sell their gently used children’s items.

At this particular event, donations of new baby items are being accepted for the Sunparlour Pregnancy & Resource Centre for entry to the pre-sale.

Several community agencies will be sharing resources and services with local families, including the following:

• Tracy Summerfield, author of “The Grandma Pants Quilt”. The book is a fundraiser for LeeLee Hats, which donates baby hats to local hospitals. Summerfield will be doing a book signing from 9:30-11:30 a.m. to fundraise for LeeLee Hats.

• Sunparlour Pregnancy & Resource Centre representative Glenda Willemsma will be on hand all day collecting donations.

• Windsor Regional Children’s Centre, Triple P Positive Parenting Program, will be fundraising with a used book sale.

• Pat Wasilewski from the Welcome Wagon will be in attendance.

• A foster parent recruiter from the Children’s Aid Society will be available.

• University of Windsor Child Neuropsychology Research Group will be looking for participants for a study.

What exactly is Mom2Mom? According to their website, the local grassroots organization is dedicated to connecting parents in Windsor and Essex County with valuable resources and services. Created by parents in March 2003, Mom2Mom has become a major force in the area, delivering essential support, advice and assistance to local families through its free services. They currently attract over 40,000 visits and over 7 million hits per month on their website.

Mom2Mom has traditionally utilized its website to draw local parents together into a community environment to share support and advice. Frequent meetings are also organized “in real life” to help develop these online relationships. Each year, Mom2Mom organizes multiple free events for families in the community. Mom2Mom also helps parents discover the many local resources that are available through their Community Resources section, and has provided families with valuable support networks. To learn more about Mom2Mom, visit the website at www. mom2mom.ca.

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ANSWERS ON PAGE 18

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, direct your efforts toward helping other people. You may find you are more energized when helping others, and your efforts will be much appreciated.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Surround yourself with friends and family this week, Taurus. You should have some downtime, and you can use this time to catch up and reconnect with your loved ones.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, some levels of communication may be compromised this week, so your messages may not reach the intended recipient. It could take a little longer to get your point across.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, your boundless energy keeps people happy and engaged and should be used as much as possible in the next few days. You also could be sought after to fix problems.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, tap into your creative side to shake things up and stave off some boredom. Others may think your actions are suspect, but you know these efforts will help you achieve your ultimate goal.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

You have to accept that things change and you cannot preserve the present, Virgo. That said, start making plans for new things for this year starting with right now.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, although you are able to think quickly, you much prefer to have things organized. If you have a presentation to make next week, start working on it now.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, there has never been a better time to put romance in the forefront. If you're single, put all your cards on the table. If you're matched up, increase your amorous gestures.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, some people you know may be caught up wondering about past decisions that might not have worked out. Help them to focus on the here and now.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, while you are glad to lend a helping hand when you are asked, the request that comes in this week could be so big that you may actually be caught off-guard.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

It is hard to make progress this week, especially since it could feel like you're going at a snail's pace. Stick with it and everything on your list is likely to get done.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, although you can certainly use your share of the limelight, let another person shine this week and you'll have your own glow.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

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Barry Bostwick, Actor (67)

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Rashida Jones, Actress (37) FEBRUARY 26

Michael Bolton, Singer (60) FEBRUARY 27

Josh Groban, Singer (32)

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John Turturro, Actor/Director (58)

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Ke$ha, Singer (26)

MARCH 2

Daniel Craig, Actor (44)

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Cardinal Carter Corner

Second semester is well underway at Cardinal Carter and even the cold winter weather can’t keep the Cougar spirit down.

At the January 17th open house for grade 8 students and their families, the Cardinal Carter Cougars welcomed a record crowd and proudly demonstrated all that CC offers. Department demonstrations included hair-raising physics with the Van de Graaf generator, revealing biology with animal dissections, colourful chemistry with flame tests and titrations, awe-inspiring arts with dance and music performances, math in motion with graphing calculator and motion detector activities, tremendous tech with a brand new sawmill and a viewing area full of displays highlighting CC programs. Visitors enjoyed tours provided by the Leadership students and were treated to delicious appetizers courtesy of Jose’s Noodle Factory and CC’s own Hospitality students. Lucky door prize winners took home treats ranging from Freeds, Jose’s Noodle Factory and Home Building Centre gift cards to Kingsville Comets, Leamington Flyers and Windsor Spitfires hockey tickets, all generously donated by CC supporters. It was a memorable evening for all, and a pleasure to speak with so many enthusiastic grade 8

students. We look forward to seeing you again in the fall!

The Leadership students at Cardinal Carter have been very busy working within the community. They have been active in the Reading Buddies program that brings grade 11 Leadership students to Queen of Peace and St. Louis Elementary Schools every Wednesday to help young students learn to read. In keeping with the reading theme, students will be travelling to Holy Name Elementary School in Essex on March 1 to assist with their Read-a-thon. Way to lead by example, Cougars!

Cougar spirit was definitely on display during the Valentine’s Day events hosted by student council. Events included the King and Queen of Hearts competition, rose deliveries and an energetic winter pep rally on Thurs. Feb. 14, which included entertaining skits, videos, and CC’s version of the latest “Harlem Shake” internet dance craze.

In sports news, the Cougar winter season is wrapping up with impressive results. The hockey team has a record of 5 wins and 5 losses and will play a one-game semi-final on

Speech winners at MDB

Students at M.D. Bennie Public School heard from the top speakers in each classroom to determine the overall junior (grades 4, 5 and 6) and intermediate (grades 7 and 8) winners on Thursday, February 21. Pictured here are the participants in this year’s oral communication festival, in front, from left to right, are Abbey Morin (Awkward Moment), Joshua Sharpe (Outerspace), Hailey Bazala – intermediate winner - (Being a Teenager), Destiny Ross – junior winner - (My Life As a Pencil Crayon), Claudia Schmitt (Bullying) and Drake Mastronardi (Traxxas Remote Control Vehicles). Back row, from left to right: Lisa Teichroeb (Conneticut Tragedy at Sandy Brook), Ashlin Mastronardi (Great Grandparents), Chelsea Hickson (Legendary Characters), Peter Hatzis (Soccer Addiction), Nathan King (Things I Like That Don’t Like Me), Emma Douma (Fundraising) and Brooke Dewhurst (Subway). Judges for this year’s competition were Mr. Rumble and Mrs. Filangeri. (SUN

Mon. Feb. 25. The senior girls’ volleyball team was undefeated in regular season play, but lost a quarter-final playoff game when two strong hitters were injured during the match. A similar fate befell the junior girls who also lost a playoff game following an injury. In senior boys basketball, the Cougars finished a disappointing season with a playoff loss to Lajeunesse. The junior boys basketball team continues to impress as they defeated Essex 36-21 in the WECSSAA semifinal game, qualifying them for the league championship at the WFCU on Feb. 23. The win also qualifies them to represent the league against Sarnia St. Christopher on Feb. 25 in the Cardinal Carter gym. Cougar wrestlers have also had a fantastic season with several athletes qualifying for SWOSSAA and OFSSAA. Congratulations to Jacob Benson, John Paul Jacobs and Kelsey Sleiman who will be representing CC at the OFSSAA wrestling competition. The spring sports season is next on tap with boys and girls soccer, badminton, track and field, girls softball and boys baseball. It will be an exciting time at Cardinal Carter! CC athletes will also be featured in the 2nd annual “Dancing with the Athletes” show, which will be held on Mar. 6. This event matches CC athletes with members of CC’s dance program in a performance that is sure to entertain!

Wednesday, February 27 - Page 13

Maureen Sutherland receives Queen’s Jubilee medal

Member of Parliament

Dave Van Kesteren presented two Diamond Jubilee medals during the Chamber of Commerce luncheon held on Thursday, February 21 at the Leamington Roma Club.

“Over the past year Canadians have been celebrating the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. For only the second time in history - the first was Queen Victoria, a monarch has reigned this long,” stated MP Van Kesteren. The Diamond Jubilee medal program is a legacy activity that honours Her Majesty and recognizes the service of Canadians from all walks of life and backgrounds who have made significant contributions to their communities and helped create the Canada of today. Maureen Sutherland and Theresa DiDomenico were honoured with medals.

The first recipient was Maureen Sutherland. Maureen has served as executive director of the Business Improvement Area from 19911998, helping to revitalize, beautify and rejuvenate Uptown Leamington. Maurren is the former president of the Leamington Arts Centre where she was involved in the renovation of the Centre. She is president of the Auxiliary for the Leamington District Memorial Hospital and is a LDMH board member.

She is a past member of the Leamington Police Services Board. She is chair of the federal program S.E.E.D., which encourages people to become entrepreneurs and start their own business. Last November she retired from the South Essex Community Council where she worked as a job developer and coach for people preparing to return to work.

Maureen is a committed fundraiser for Habit for Humanity, United Way and the Cancer Society and is currently a member of the Economic Strategic Planning Committee for the Municipality of Leamington.

“It gives me great pleasure to present to you on behalf of the Government of Canada, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper Prime Minister of Canada, his Excellency David Johnston Governor General of Cana-

da and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, the Diamond Jubilee Medal,” said Van Kesteren. “I’m totally shocked. I’ve loved every minute of

working in this community,” said Sutherland thanking all those who helped and supported her volunteer efforts.

Local girls on Silver Stick-winning team

By Bryan Jessop

Not having a Southpoint travel team to play for ended up having a silver lining for Erin Reid and Lauren Hammond. Reid, from Leamington, and Hammond, from Wheatley, were both permitted to play for the neighbouring Kent County midget ‘C’ Fillies under Ontario Women’s Hockey Association guidelines. Such legislation has proven beneficial for the two girls as well as their team, which has won four tournaments through the 2012-13 season.

The team’s most recent and perhaps most impressive accomplishment was winning the OWHA midget ‘C’ International Silver Stick tournament hosted by Saugeen Shores, about 45 km west of Owen Sound. The Fillies, having notched previous tournament championships in St. Marys, Woodstock and Mitchell, were enthusiastic going into the Feb. 8-10 Silver Stick event.

“We had a good feeling about the Silver Stick tournament,” said Reid. “The tie for our first game put the pressure on us, though.”

The midget ‘C’ grouping included 12 teams divided into three pools of four. Each pool leader plus one wild card team earned positions in the semifinals.

The first round robin game for Kent County ended in a 1-1 draw against the Mildmay Monarchs. Later that day (Feb. 8), the Fillies blanked the Grey Highlands Shooting Stars 3-0. Reid scored the game’s last goal 11 seconds into the third period.

The team’s final round robin game pitted them against the hosting Saugeen Shores Storm. Following a scoreless first period, Hammond potted the game-winning

goal 6:45 into the second frame en route to her team’s 2-0 victory — a pivotal win in advancing the Fillies into the semis.

“I had a pretty good idea we could win it (Silver Stick),” Hammond said. “We hadn’t lost a tournament game yet.”

In the semifinal contest, Kent County was pitted against the Goderich Sailorettes. The Fillies earned a spot in the championship game by edging the Sailorettes in a hardfought 3-2 win.

The stage was then set for a Feb. 10 rematch between the Fillies and the wild card-earning Storm, a contest ending in yet another 2-0 Kent County victory. The Silver Stick-winning goal was scored by Reid 4:53 into the second period, following a scoreless first and followed by a scoreless third.

The midget ‘C’ Fillies are led by head coach Paul Pomajba and since the Silver Stick championship, improved their overall 2012-13 record to 32 wins, nine losses and five ties prior to Feb. 22. Most of the team’s players hail from Chatham and surrounding Chatham-Kent communities such as Ridgetown and the team’s home game centre, Blenheim. Reid and Hammond, who required release forms signed by Southpoint minor hockey prior to the season’s launch, are the team’s only players from outside Chatham and surrounding area.

Hammond, who turned 17 the day after winning Silver Stick, began playing house league hockey in Southpoint at the age of four and played on boys teams until she was 13. This season is her first with the Fillies.

“I wanted to try playing travel and Southpoint didn’t have a travel team,” Hammond explained. “I really like it. It’s been my favourite season so far.”

Hammond hopes to join the Kent County team again next season and in the meantime, plays volleyball, basketball and soccer with the Leamington District Secondary School Lions.

along with Reid’s goaltending sister Alissa, played for last season’s WECSSAA championship Lions hockey team.

“I was definitely disappointed when I found out there wouldn’t be a team this year,” said Reid, who explained that she met Hammond through organized hockey.

The two, both playing left wing, continue to be close friends both on and off the ice.

“I like all sports, but hockey is my favourite,” she noted.

Hammond and Reid,

Reid is playing her second season with the Fillies and like Hammond, was looking for a change of scenery.

“I needed to go somewhere to play competitively,” Reid said. “This has been a really good season. We really connect with each other and it translates into our play on the ice. We’ve proved that with our tournament wins.”

Reid played six years in Southpoint before moving on to the Fillies travel system for 2011-12. She too hopes to rejoin the Fillies for the 2013-14 campaign.

NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A BY-LAW FOR THE IMPOSITION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville passed By-law 12-2013, being a By-law for the Imposition of Development Charges on the 11th day of February, 2013 under Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997 c. 27.

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board under Section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charge by-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Kingsville on or before the 25th day of March, 2013 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection.

The schedule of development charges imposed by the by-law, which came into effect at 12:01 a.m. on February 12, 2013, is as follows:

Leamington Skating Club 59th Annual Ice Show

The family of the late Otto Schwengsbier would like to thank Robert Hudders and staff of the Reid Funeral Home for their exemplary care and compassion. A special thank you to Pastor Thomas Mertz for his spiritual consolation and the truly inspirational funeral service that provided comfort to everyone present.

Thank you to the pallbearers for their assistance. Your presence was a great comfort for us.

CARD OF THANKS OTTO SCHWENGSBIER

Thank you to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aide for the wonderful buffet luncheon and to family and friends who provided desserts. We are truly grateful to our family and friends for their expressions of sympathy through prayer, thoughts and words of comfort, floral tributes, charitable donations and meals that helped to sustain us during this tragic loss.

Laurie, Mallory & Cameron Schwengsbier and Families

IN MEMORIAM GILBERT MARTIN

In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away March 2, 1997

Gone are the days we used to share,

But in our hearts you are always there.

The gates of memory will never close,

We miss you more than anyone knows.

Lovealways, Eleanorandfamily

IN MEMORIAM

A TIME FOR REMEMBRANCE ARNOLD WIPER

In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather

January 12, 1915 - March 1, 2003

Remembering you is easy

We do it every day.

Missing you is a heartache

That never goes away.

You had a smile for everyone

You had a heart of gold.

You left sweet memories

This world could never hold.

To us you were so special

What more is there to say.

Except to wish with all our hearts

That you were here today.

Alwaysrememberedinourhearts, Morris&Kathy&family, Marilyn&Doug.

3rd

From Nana, Uncle Glenny, Daddy & Sandra, Aunt Liz, Skyly, Ashtin, Keith, Cameron, Brandie and Candace.

IN MEMORIAM CALDER, FLORENCE

In loving Memory of a Dear Mother who passed away March, 3, 2011

The rolling stream of life rolls on

But still the vacant chair, Recalls the love, the voice, the smile

Of the one who once sat there.

AlwaysRemembered,Marilyn

IN

MEMORIAM

SHIRLEY WHITESELL

February 27, 1990

May the winds of love blow softly And whisper so you will hear

That we will always love and remember you And wish that you were here.

LoveAlways, Sharlene, Bill, Luanne & families

Happy 90th Birthday Maria Dama

Born March 6, 1923 in Rudolfknad, Yugoslavia.

She will be celebrating her 90th Birthday Open House at Colasanti’s on March 3rd, 2013 from 1pm-4pm. Best wishes only. Celebrating with her will be her 6 children, 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 10 step-grandchildren.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our Dear Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather EVERETT

WIPER

who passed away Feb. 26, 1999

A heart of gold stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us,

He only takes the best. The leaves and flowers may wither, The golden sun may set. But the hearts that loved so dearly, Are the ones who won’t forget.

AlwaysInOurHearts, Virgie&Family

February 28, 1948

From your children,

and great-grandchildren

OBITUARY

Dorothy Chambers

Dorothy Nellene Chambers, 95 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Beloved wife of the late Edison Chambers (2002). Loving mother of Donald, Bud and wife Judy, Nancy Smith and husband Ron. Special grandmother of Rebecca Chambers, Michael Chambers, Tye Chambers (Tauyana) and Jason Smith, and special step-grandmother of Lisa Latam and husband Todd. Proud great-grandmother of two great-grandchildren.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service to celebrate Dorothy’s life at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Sick Kids Foundation.

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

OBITUARY

Nancy Symons

Nancy Symons (nee Scratch), 74 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Beloved wife of Jim. Loving mother of the late Robert, Tamorin Wiper, and Tim Symons (Sherri). Survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by siblings Sandra Beacom (Bill), Bob Scratch, Brenda Chauvin. Survived by sister-in-law Ann and brother-in-law Steve, and many nieces and nephews.

Nancy was a longtime employee at the A&P grocery store in the meat department and she was the bookkeeper and gopher for the Big Nickle & Gain Gas Bar at the County Fair Mall.

Nancy’s family would like to thank the doctors and nurses on the 2nd Floor at Leamington Hospital — your kindness was greatly appreciated.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington.

Funeral service celebrating Nancy’s life was held on Monday, February 25, 2013. Rev. Paul Rodey officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Family and friends may share their memories of Nancy at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Dorothy Dombkowski

Dorothy Antoinette (Magri) Dombkowski, 77 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Hadley McQueen

Hadley McQueen, 91 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington.

Beloved wife of the late Art Dombkowski (1983). Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Saveria Magri. Loving sister of Dominic Magri (late wife Loretta), late Albert Magri (February 24, 2000) and wife Tina, Edith Magri, Jean Dzvirka and husband George. Special aunt to Richard and Nancy Magri, Tom and Anita Magri, Rosanne Brown (Magri), Gregory Magri and Sandy, Christina and Kevin Walton, Carolyn Larson and Brian, Sandra and Lawrence Zimmermann, Sheryl and George Weldon, Selena Nicholson, Stacey and the late Barry Williams, and many greatnieces, nephews and cousins.

Dorothy’s passion for polkas had her traveling to many polka festivals. She loved listening to the music and enjoyed dancing with her polka friends. She will be sadly missed but in our hearts we know that she will be dancing once again.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9.

Funeral service to celebrate Dorothy’s life held at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Windsor Regional Cancer Centre (Dorothy was a breast cancer survivor) or St. Michael’s Church Building Fund. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

George Thiessen

George Thiessen, 85 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Beloved husband of Margaret (Epp) for 57 years.

Loving father of Linda Belch (Dave), Debbie Froese (Rick), and the late Heidi Gibbons (1999) (Ron).

Cherished grandfather of Jordan Froese (Kerri), Holly Kocsis (Jake), Meghan Belch. Proud great-grandfather of Lincoln and Grayson Kocsis. Dear brother of Hilda Konrad (late George), Kay Wolfreys (late Art), the late Ericka Thiessen, the late Agnes Hanes (late Virgil), Harry (Mary), Frieda Krueger (Dave), Martha Thiessen, Irene Thiessen, Victor (Anita). Special uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday from 4-8 p.m.

Memorial service to celebrate George’s life was held at Meadow Brook Fellowship, 219 Talbot St. E., Leamington, on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Bible Society.

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

Beloved husband of the late Anne (2008). Loving father of Judy Greenwood (Bob), Patrick McQueen (Maria), Cheryl McQueen, Mary Jane Weingott (Simon) and loving stepfather of Pat Whittle (Keith), Michael Cincurak (Christina), Helen Symons (Garry), Mark Cincurak (Wendy), Kathy Faubert (Duane). Special grandfather to 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Survived by stepsister Lois Hudvagner (Tony) and brother-in-law John Konecnik. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by siblings Bernice Froehlich (Lloyd), Balfour McQueen (Jean), Peregrine McQueen, Betty Ouellette (Del), Lorraine Skov (Erick).

Hadley owned and operated McQueen Brothers Machine & Welding for many years. He was a proud veteran of World War II serving with the Royal Canadian Navy, based out of Halifax. Hadley was a long-standing member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 84 Leamington. Hadley was a charter member of St. Michael’s Council 4501 Knights of Columbus.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Br. 84 Service is Friday at 7 p.m., followed by Council 4501 Knights of Columbus Prayers.

Funeral service to celebrate Hadley’s life will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10 a.m. Deacon Alex Litt officiating. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Parkinson’s Society, the Sun Parlor Home, Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice.

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

Maroons steal another win from Flyers

By Bryan Jessop

While it wasn’t the conclusion to the regular season they were hoping for, the Leamington Flyers showed signs of being well-prepared for the playoffs.

A day after losing their final pre-playoff road game 4-2 in LaSalle, the Flyers were nipped 2-1 at home by the conference-leading Chatham Maroons. The Thursday, Feb. 21 loss came despite outshooting Chatham 52-24.

“For the most part, we controlled the game,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “Their goalie (former Flyer Darien Ekblad) was very good. Overall, I think we played well.”

Prior to the game’s opening faceoff, the Flyers paid tribute to its graduating players Chris Lugosi, Troy Cox, Myles Doan, Kyle Bowman and Eric Leardi — all forwards. Bowman, of Wheatley, has played 250 games with the Flyers and Maroons, the most by any player involved with the Leamington franchise since the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League was established.

Thursday’s game went scoreless for the first 32 minutes, although the Flyers controlled the game’s pace for most of all three periods. A quick, accurate and effective passing system kept Leamington in control of the shots on net counter, although numerous scoring chances came to an end with shots that missed the Maroons’ net.

“We’ve got good flow and speed,” Piroski noted. “This team has players who can really move the puck.”

It wasn’t until a power play opportunity with about seven-and-a-half minutes left in the second that Dakota Olvin buried his sixth of the season for the Flyers, sending a wrist shot from Ekblad’s left side that found the back of the net. The lone Leamington goal was assisted by Jacob McGhee.

With the Flyers being penalized with two simultaneous minor infractions, the Maroons knotted the score at 1-1 after Brayden Hopkins took a puck that bounced across Matt Mancina’s crease and buried it in the first few seconds of the five-on-three advantage.

Chatham managed the game-winner 5:46 into the third period, as a two-man rush by Brennan Feasey and Jay Ritchie ended with the 30th of the year for Feasey, who beat Mancina with a close-range wrist shot.

The Flyers continued to put pressure on the Maroons’ defense in an attempt to force overtime, but came up short despite pulling Mancina for the extra attacker with just under a minute remaining. The Flyers finished the regular season with 67 points, three more than the total that earned them

second place in 2011-12. Last season’s Leamington team scored 214 goals compared to this year’s 185, but allowed 163 compared to the 152 permitted by the 2012-13 squad.

“Overall, we had a pretty successful year,” Piroski said of the regular season. “We had our ups and downs like every other team. I like our chances in the first round of playoffs.”

The Flyers had to wait until Saturday night to find out whether they’d be hosting the Sarnia Legionnaires or the Strathroy Rockets in the Western Conference quarterfinals. The Rockets leapfrogged over the Legionnaires with a 5-4 win against St. Thomas, setting up a Round 1 series between the Flyers and Legionnaires.

Leamington split the regular season with Sarnia 33, winning all three home games and losing all three on the road. The Flyers nearly snapped a four-year losing skid in Sarnia Nov. 20, losing in a shootout.

The series between the Flyers and Legionnaires could be a grueling one. If the battle goes the full distance, the teams will play seven games in 11 days, starting Thursday, Feb. 28 with a 7:10 p.m. start in Leamington, followed by Game 2 in Sarnia Saturday, March 2 at 7:10 p.m. Game 3 will bring the teams back to Leamington Sunday, March 3 with an 8 p.m. match with Game 4 slotted for Tuesday, March 5 at 7:10 p.m. in Sarnia. If necessary, Game 5 will be played Thursday, March 7 at 7:10 p.m. in Leamington with Game 6 bringing the teams to Sarnia for a Saturday, March 9 contest, starting at 7:10 p.m. The seventh and deciding game is scheduled for Sunday, March 9 in Leamington at 7:10 p.m.

In the other three Western quarterfinals, the Chatham Maroons will take on the Lambton Shores Predators, the LaSalle Vipers will face the Strathroy Rockets and the London Nationals will square off against the St. Thomas Stars.

rest of the west

Other games wrapping things up for the conference’s 2012-13 season included a 7-5 win for Lambton Shores over St. Marys Feb. 19. London then pounded St. Marys 6-1 on Wednesday, Feb. 20, followed by a 5-4 win for Sarnia over Strathroy Feb. 21. Friday, Feb. 22 included a 5-2 win for Lambton Shores over St. Marys, followed by a 5-4 Saturday, Feb. 23 victory for Strathroy over St. Thomas. Saturday also included a 5-4 overtime win for London over Lambton Shores. The regular season’s final day featured a 6-4 win for Chatham over LaSalle and a St. Thomas win against London by a score of 3-1.

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Parity time in the Wild, Wild West

Many who know me reasonably well have, during the Christmas holidays, heard my “terrific” rant.

More specifically, it pertains to the age-old Christmas carol Home For the Holidays. For whatever reason, when I hear it on the radio, I can’t help but point out that it represents one of the very few instances where the word “terrific” is used correctly (“From Atlantic to Pacific, gee the traffic is terrific”). It’s my Achilles Heel of know-it-allism.

The word terrific is the adjective version of the verb terrify. Nobody, to the best of my knowledge, has ever described Christmas-holiday traffic as “wonderful” or “sensational.”

Organized team sport has a ‘terrific’ word of its own. That word is parity. Whether it be in hockey, baseball, football, basketball or what have you, “The P Word” is consistently misused and abused. It gets tossed around as carelessly as a Vanilla Ice CD in the $2 bin at HMV.

When I hear the term parity being used to describe a league that is completely bereft of any such thing, I usually try to be empathetic. It’s usually used in an attempt to drum up interest (and admission revenue) in a league, conference or division where most games are as easy to predict as a vampire crying in a modern-day tween movie. Nobody running the amusement park wants you to think the roller coaster ride is a set of train tracks meandering through the Prairies.

Fortunately for those of us in the LEMKE region (Lambton-Elgin-Middlesex-Kent-Essex), parity truly does exist in organized team sports. There is perhaps no better example of it than in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Western Conference. The other two conferences (let’s compare apples to apples here) — the Golden Horseshoe and Midwest — offer a heap of opportunities to support declarations of clairvoyance.

Let’s take a look at the Golden Horseshoe’s ‘first vs.

eighth’ series in the upcoming quarterfinals — a guaranteed snoozefest. The St. Catharines Falcons — first place among the GOJHL’s 26 teams — will take on the 1-49-1 Buffalo Blades. This series will not be unlike a drag race between a jet-engine dragster and a Smart Car, unless of course the Falcons humour their fans by wearing their helmets backwards and carrying their sticks upside down (even then, I’d say “Falcons in five”).

By comparison, the Western Conference will feature a ‘first vs. eighth’ series between the leading Chatham Maroons (who finished dead last in 2011-12) and the Lambton Shores Predators. Through the regular season, the Preds upended the M’s twice and lost in overtime once. No surefire bets on this one.

Closer to home, the second-place Leamington Flyers will not likely be treated to a walk through the park either. They’ll face the Sarnia Legionnaires, who have been a longstanding thorn in the side of the red, white and black, at least at the Brock St. barn. Leamington hasn’t won a game in Sarnia since the fall of 2008, the year the organization changed its name from the Blast — an unsettling moniker for a team based in a city with a district known as ‘Chemical Valley’. That particular nickname would have been parallel to Kingston naming its OHL team “The Jailbreaks.”

In the Flyers’ defense, it’s probably difficult to concentrate on the game when you’re in a city known to broadcast bulletins advising residents to stay indoors with all windows and doors shut. That’s no lie — I was working in Sarnia when the floating roof on one of the Valley’s massive chemical storage tanks collapsed and sunk. Scary stuff. If you’ve ever burst out laughing while sipping at a can of Coke and inadvertently sent a mouthful of it through your nasal cavity, you’ll know what it’s like to drive through “The Valley.” One might also compare it to diving into a pool that has just been shocked with chlorine and waiting a fraction of a second too late to start holding your breath. It is also responsible for the ugliest 10-dollar bill in Canadian history, issued in the early 1970s. Sure, John A. MacDonald wasn’t much of a looker, but you didn’t get much in the way of aesthetic relief when you flipped that little piece of purple paper.

Not many second-place junior hockey teams square off against quarterfinal opponents with records north of .500,

but that is in fact what the Flyers will be up against. The Legionnaires have bagged 197 goals, second only to Chatham. It should put the Flyers’ defense — the best in the West — to the test. Alex Seguin and his crew will have to take advantage of Sarnia’s vulnerable defense.

The third-place LaSalle Vipers would also be well advised to hold off on printing tickets to semifinal home games. The Strathroy Rockets, no strangers to upsetting favoured teams, lost the regular season series to the Vipers by a 4-2 margin — the last of those games favoured LaSalle in overtime.

To further prove the point, the Golden Horseshoe’s cellar dweller finished with three points (but still makes the playoffs), the Midwest’s settled for 18 and the West’s — St. Marys — collected 36 despite sending away its top players prior to the trade deadline.

This brings me to yet another one of my sidetrack rants. There should NEVER be a junior hockey conference or division where every team is guaranteed a playoff spot. Fiveand-a-half months is a long time to simply determine who plays who in the quarters. If you really want three rounds of playoffs in a group with eight teams either A) roll out the red carpet for expansion or B) give the first place team a bye, seed the following six teams as per the norm (second vs. seventh, etc.) and tell the eighth place team “see you in September.”

While the Flyers spent the last week or two of the regular season knowing they’d finish no worse than second, their patience was put to the test in determining a quarterfinal sparring partner. Points races between LaSalle and London for third/fourth and Sarnia and Strathroy for sixth/seventh went right down to the wire. To be honest, the Midwest offered a pretty wild points race too, with third and sixth being separated by one flimsy point.

While making predictions in a conference where anyone really can beat anyone is nearly futile, I’ll go so far as to declare an end to Leamington’s four-year-and-then-some road skid in Sarnia and say “Flyers in six.” The two teams split the regular season 3-3, with the Flyers coming painfully close to ending the in-Sarnia road skid with a shootout loss on Nov. 20.

Now that’s parity.

Atom teams enjoy Leamington Chrysler’s sponsor night with the Windsor Spitfires

Leamington Chrysler was honoured to be the game night sponsor for the Thursday February 21 Windsor Spitfire game versus the Erie Otters. They were also was pleased to have as their guests the Southpoint Stars Atom Girls team and the Southpoint Capitals Minor Atom Travel team. While the Spitfires battled to keep their playoff hopes alive, both the Southpoint Stars girls and Southpoint Capital Atoms fought for visual supremacy on the WFCU scoreboard’s big screen. Without a doubt, the girls easily dominated the boys and were able to sustain a regular presence on the jumbo screen to the boy’s occasional appearance.

The pre-game festivities began with the ceremonial puck drop between Erie Otters #57 Troy Donnay and Windsor Spitfires #97 Brady Vail. These duties were handled by the Southpoint Minor Atom team’s star goaltender Adam “ZZZZZZZZZ” Zylstra, Thomas Jennings, Michael Vida, Caleb Babkirk and Austin Neufeld.

During the second intermission, Leamington Chrysler paraded the new 2013 Dodge Ram around the ice while the team, accompanied by Spitfire Mascot Bomber, rifled frisbees into the stands.

The game itself was as exciting as hockey can be, with the Spitfires winning 8-5 over Leamington’s own Hayden Hodgson’s Erie Otters. Hometown boy Hayden Hodgson treated the Southpoint teams and fans to a repeated display of his lightning fast one timer rocket from the hash marks. Unfortunately for Hodgson, his hard work, speed and constant presence in the high slot of the Erie power play, was kept off the score sheet.

Pictured with Spitfire Mascot, Bomber, Windsor Spitfires Coordinator of Community and Game Operations Felicia Krautner and Spitfires Hostess Erika Harnish are some of the Southpoint Capitals Minor Atom team, in no particular order: Evan Ouellette, Austin Neufeld, Thomas Jennings, Nathan Pilmer, Michael Vida, Brennan Pulley, Thomas Chauvin, Troy Tiessen, Alex Jadischke, Caleb Babkirk and Adam Zylstra. Absent from photo are Dawson Collison, Josh Saad and Jason Daraiche. (Photos Submitted)

Southpoint to host 10th annual girls tourney

By Bryan Jessop

Minor hockey numbers may be on the decline across Canada, but you wouldn’t know it by keeping tabs on the yearly Southpoint Stars girls’ hockey tournament.

Scheduled for March 1 to March 3, the 10th installment of the event has surpassed its previous participation records, set last year with 33 teams and about 500 players. This year’s tournament will feature a sum of 50 teams representing atom, peewee, bantam and intermediate house league divisions and for the first time, a travel group of four peewee ‘B’ teams. These teams, hailing from a mixture of both local and long-distance communities, will bring an unprecedented 750 players to the competition.

“Last year, we were thrilled to bring in 33 teams,” said Southpoint Minor Hockey Association president Greg Dries, who organizes the tournament along with his wife Kelly Dries. “It beat a previous best of 28.”

Guest teams from as nearby as Tecumseh, Windsor, Kingsville, Harrow, Lakeshore, Amherstburg and Chatham will be pitted against squads representing Zorra (an amalgamated GTA centre), Stratford, Stoney Creek, Sault Ste. Marie and for the first time, an American squad. The U.S. team, to make the trip from Kensington Valley, Mich. (near Brighton), will be one of the four peewee ‘B’ travel participants. American teams have been welcome to sign up for the tournament since it began, provided they are affiliated with USA Hockey.

Because of the tournament’s growth, it will utilize the rink at Wheatley Area Arena for the first time. Twenty-two of the 90 total games — including playoffs — will be played in Wheatley while the remainder will take place at Heinz and Unico arenas at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

The tournament is being held in honour of Keith Lindsay, who died in November of 2009 at the age of 47. Lindsay coached girls hockey in Southpoint from the atom to midget divisions.

Since taking the reins of girls hockey in Southpoint, Greg Dries has utilized the Ontario Women’s Hockey Assocation website to publically invite teams to join the annual tournament. In its first two years, the tournament attracted 19 teams before the number increased to 25. Last year’s event included five bantam teams, 11 fewer than the amount registered for the 2013 edition. The intermediate group will also feature 16 teams while the atoms include six, the peewees eight and the peewee ‘B’ group four.

“What we want most of all is for everyone to have a positive experience,” said Greg. “We’re always hoping that these teams have a good experience and then spread the word back to their centres when they get home.”

Support for this year’s tourney will come in part from the Leamington Women’s Hockey League, which is paying for keeper trophies for championship teams as well as MVP pucks awarded after each game. Each team will nominate an MVP from its opponent’s roster upon the conclusion of each round robin and playoff match. The Southpoint Hockey Moms will provide each player with a gift bag as well as a tournament headband.

The hosting Southpoint system will be throwing seven of its own teams into the tournament, including two at the bantam level and another two in intermediate. The atoms will be divided into two pools of three teams for round robin competition, while the peewee ‘B’ group will be based on one pool of round robin scheduling leading up to all four teams advancing to the semifinals — first place will take on fourth while second plays against third for a shot at the Sunday, March 3 championship.

The house league peewee division will be split into two pools of four while the bantams and intermediates are being organized into four pools of four. The two 16-team groups will experience the toughest challenges for a semifinal berth, as only the top finisher of each pool will advance. In atom and peewee house league groups, the Pool A leaders will take on Pool B’s second place team and vice versa for the semis.

The round robin point system will grant each team a point for every period won and an additional two points for winning a game. One bonus point will be awarded per shutout victory.

Throughout the tournament, quilts made by one of the Southpoint hockey moms will be raffled off as prizes. Any funds remaining after expenses are paid will go to the Southpoint Minor Hockey Association.

“This tournament is great support for the community,” Greg said. “With 750 families coming, there will be a lot of money spent on hotels and restaurants.”

Fifty girls hockey teams in town for Southpoint Stars March Tournament

1st Annual Mite All-Star Classic

Naples Bantams defeat Essex

The Southpoint Capital’s Bantam Naples Pizza hockey club earned a win and a tie in local league playoff action this past week.

On Tuesday the Caps took to the ice against the pesky Essex Red team. The good guys weathered the storm in the first five minutes with Essex controlling the play. Riley Fast held the team in until they got their motors running.

Ty Simpson started the scoring for the Caps with the assist to Connor Ribble. Anthony Cervini made it 2-0 with a great unassisted individual effort. Essex cut the lead to 2-1 before the Caps rolled over them with three unanswered goals to take the game 5-1. Other goal scorers for Team Blue were Michael Moavro, Matthew DOC Dick and Ty Simpson with his second of the game. Helpers went to Moavro, Brock Roach and Liam Mastronardi.

On Sunday evening the kids took on Team Red who both had identical records going into action. Team Blue struck first with Anthony Cervini plucking off an errant pass and banging home a rebound. Josh FINGERS Toews drew the only assist. Team Blue had several chances throughout the game but couldn’t CAPITALIZE.

Team Red scored early in the third to tie the score and eventually make a 1-1 tie.

Team Blue takes on Harrow next and then March Break. Keep working hard, kids.

CILISKA EXCAVATING

Bantam Minors win and tie

The Southpoint Bantam Minor hockey team, sponsored by Jose’s Bar and Grill, earned 3 of a possible 4 points over the weekend in Bluewater league playoff action.

On Friday the Caps took to the ice to play the Tecumseh Eagles. The good guys started the scoring when Rory DiNiro roofed a backhander short side to take a 1-0 lead. Jack Hannigan assisted on the goal. The kids took a 2-0 lead when Reggie Evans’ point blast found twine. Ryan Wall earned the helper.

Tecumseh came alive and tied it at 2-2 late in the second period.

The Caps regained the lead in the third when Luc Ribble backhanded a loose rebound home with assists going to Rory DiNiro and Tristan Totaro. Tecumseh went ahead 4-3 with two goals. Rory DiNiro tied the score late in the third frame with a long shot that caught the shelf. The game ended in a 4-4 tie.

On Saturday the kids took to the friendly Wheatley ice to tackle the Kent Cobras. It was a lopsided affair from the opening face-off. Brett Enns led the way with the hat trick for the Caps. Zack Dillen had two pretty goals and Austin Unger had the last goal to take the game 6-0. Assists went to Rory DiNiro (2), Luc Ribble (2), Jack Hannigan, Zack Dillen, Austin Unger, Lucas Lamotte and Evan Loveless.

The Caps next face the Erie North Shore Storm. Keep up the hard work!

Sign up for Apple Fest mini golf tourney

The annual Ruthven Apple Festival Miniature Golf Tournament will take place at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven on Sat. Mar. 23 at 3:00 p.m.

In addition to food and refreshments and a cash bar, participants can look forward to a generous prize table and prizes for low scores. Play is limited to 72 golfers. This popular preevent is a kick off to the celebration of the 34th Annual Ruthven Apple Festival, to be held on Sept. 28-29. All proceeds go to Community Living Essex County which supports over 650 people with an intellectual disability and their families throughout Essex County.

To register, call Tony DeSantis at 519-776-6483 ext. 246 or go online to www. communitylivingessex.org.

Local swimmer Cody Lavoie recently returned from Montreal where he competed at the Eastern Canadian Swim Championships as a member of the Windsor Essex Swim Team.

Lavoie, age 16, competed in eight events as well as three relays over four days of intense competition against some of the very best swimmers from eastern Canada.

Lavoie finished the meet with seven top 10 performances, five all-time team records, and a blistering :26.55 in the 50m backstroke that qualified him to compete at the World Swim Trials.

The World Trials take place the first week of April in Victoria, B.C. Cody will be competing against the very best swimmers that Canada has to offer. There

will be top university swimmers as well as international and Olympic swimmers.

“The experience that I can get from competing at this level — at 16 years old — it is unbelievable,” said Cody. “This has been a goal of mine for a long time. It is another step towards my ultimate goal.”

Lavoie will be competing in the 50m, 100m and the 200m backstroke events. He has one more meet before the World Trials and is hoping to get another qualifying time. “I have a really good chance to get another time or even two,” he said. “I am so close to what I need in the individual medley (200m and 400m).”

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In Montreal, aside from the excitement of earning the right to go to Victoria, there was also the excitement of the five records. Lavoie came away with record-setting swims in the 50m breaststroke (:30.02), 100m backstroke (:56.80), and the 400m medley (4:32), but for Cody it was two relay records that stood out. “Our relay team is special,” he said. “We are ranked #2 in all of Canada and we set two team records out of three races. All the guys are only 15-16 and the records we broke were by swimmers that were 1819. It’s always fun and really exciting to compete as a team with your friends!”

Next stop for Lavoie is the Ontario Provincial Swim Championships in Ottawa and then a solid month of training for the World Trials. The family is already starting to fund raise, as this will be a very expensive trip. Any letters or pledges of support can be sent to: Cody Lavoie, 21269 Klondyke Rd., Wheatley, N0P 2P0.

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The Municipality of Leamington is seeking “Request for Proposals” from suitable proponents that are interested in having exclusive sports retail (or similar business) and skate shop space located inside the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., Leamington.

Approximately 00 sq. ft of exclusive office space is available inside the Complex commencing April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2016

Request for Proposal forms are available only at www.leamington.ca

Closing Date: March 7, 2013 at 11:00 am

There will be no public opening.

Deliver to: Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex 249 Sherk St., Leamington ON N8H 4X7

Reference: RFP 2013 – LKRC Sport Retail & Skate Shop

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

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. of exclusive office space with a customer service area is available inside the Complex commencing April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2016.

Request for Proposal forms are available only at www.leamington.ca

Closing Date: March 7, 2013 at 11:00am There will be no public opening.

Deliver to: Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex 249 Sherk St., Leamington ON N8H 4X7

Reference: RFP 2013 – LKRC Office Lease

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

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