Southpoint Sun February 6, 2013

Over 100 years ago…

The year is 1910, over one hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some Statistics for the Year 1910:

• The average life expectancy for men was 47 years.

• Fuel for this car was sold in drug stores only.

• Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.

• Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.

• There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads.

• The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.

• The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower !

• The average US wage in 1910 was 22 cents per hour.

• The average US worker made between $200 and $400 per year.

• A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.

• More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME.

• Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason.

• The five leading causes of death were:

1. Pneumonia and influenza

2, Tuberculosis

3. Diarrhea

• Ninety percent of all Doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION!

• Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press AND the government as ‘substandard.’

• Sugar cost four cents a pound.

4. Heart disease

5. Stroke

• The American flag had 45 stars.

• The population of Las Vegas Nevada was only 30!

• Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn’t been invented yet

• There was no Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.

• Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.

• Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.

• Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.

• Two out of every 10 adults couldn’t read or write and only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.

• Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.

• There was no such thing as under arm deodorant or tooth paste.

• There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE U.S.A. ! Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years.

Chore play…

‘Chore play’: a new word in my vocabulary and one that I have no doubt would have come in very handy over the years.

I heard a discussion last week supposedly based on the fact that some women find it unmanly for their husbands to maneuver a vacuum or help out with the laundry. Who’s fooling whom? A handy man with a tool belt is hot, but one who can wield a good ladle and whip up a great dish is pretty yummy too!

Saturdays for many of us are spent housecleaning, and for me, when Mark arrives home and grabs the vacuum or unloads the groceries, it’s almost like having a dozen roses delivered to my doorstep. Mark’s not a ‘flower guy’ he tells me, but I remind him on occasion that I am a ‘flower girl.’ His willingness to help out once in a while goes a long way. If the truth were to be told and told and told, helping to keep our house up to snuff is the best ‘chore play’ ever! Heck, I can buy my own flowers.

The dynamics of our households have changed, especially over the last four decades. Married with children, married without children, mixed marriages, blended marriages and singles. Each circumstance is different, but they all have something in common. A home, be it owned, rented, large or small, unfortunately harbours dust balls, hairballs, dirtballs and dishes, consequently requiring dusting, dishpan hands and daily maintenance. More than likely in each home, there is a specific ‘someone’ who either takes on many of these challenges alone or orchestrates the entire team. Ra Ra with no Sisk a boom baa!

Tasks might be shared by young and old, men and women, but household chores still seem to be designated as ‘hers or his’ jobs. Generally speaking, in many households women continue to take care of the ‘chores’ and the men handle the ‘duties’. Chores tend to be taken care of daily and duties are on a scheduled basis, like garbage day, blue box day, as well as eavestrough cleaning and cutting the lawn days (which happens to be seasonal.) I’ve known a couple of frosh students who tried to make bathroom cleaning seasonal and... well, that just got a little nasty!

If one of the partners is able to stay home and care for the children and the household, this system could continue to work well. Unfortunately, the need for two incomes has made this plan unrealistic for many and it has become a thing of the past. I’m quite sure that I’m not the only woman who collects the garbage or sorts the blue boxes, and surely Mark isn’t the only man who makes a bed or does the dishes. Luckily, I enjoy mowing the lawn, especially since I received a new push mower for Mother’s Day a few years ago! LOL.

Early on in our marriage, I noted that my mother-in-law not only took her homemaking responsibilities seriously but actually ‘served’ her family with no complaint. One day she shared her secret with me: she was paid. It all made sense to me from that point on. Money earned her the respect that she deserved for a job well done, and that was what it was for her. A job. With her own money, she had the freedom to buy a new outfit, save for the kitchen renovations she wanted, had her own membership to the golf course and still had time to invest in her grandchildren. It was a ‘win-win’ situation because everyone, especially her husband, appreciated being well fed and cared for. It also gave her a feeling of independence and wellbeing.

Life has changed and we need to figure out how we are going to adapt to these changes. Occasionally, I’ve been able to go away for a week at a time, or even longer, and have always returned to a clean house and the laundry done. Upon my return, the kids went out of their way to comment on the awesome meals Dad cooked while I was away. I appreciated the fact that ‘when it needed to get done, it got done.’

It’s amazing how our attraction to each other has changed over time. Mark won me over on a ‘power play’ and keeps me with ‘chore play’. It’s just that simple. Get it?

Changes in store at Point Pelee National Park

By Bryan Jessop

Federal budget cuts for the year 2012 have forced Parks Canada sites to tighten purse strings of their own and Point Pelee National Park is no exception.

The national parks, conservation areas and historic sites of Parks Canada were given the orders to cut $29.2 million from their budget, a mandate that has led Point Pelee National Park to discontinue the maintenance and grooming of its Marsh Boardwalk-area skating pond. As such, signage in the area has been posted warning visitors that ice surfaces are not safe for skating.

“Skating at the park has always been weather dependent, so there hasn’t been any skating there for the past couple years,” said Point Pelee National Park superintendent Marion Stranak. “There is no longer any capacity to maintain or groom the ice surface.”

Each Parks Canada facility has been advised to make service cuts based on the time periods of the year when it is less active. Under those guidelines, Point Pelee’s Visitor Centre will be closed each year from Thanksgiving to April 1. Previously, it was open to the public this time of the year during weekends. The centre’s parking area and washrooms will continue to be available to visitors and a staff member will continue to monitor the front entrance throughout business hours, which are now 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week instead of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Thanksgiving Day to April 1. All summer period hours and services — from April 1 to Thanksgiving — remain unaffected by the changes.

All trails remain accessible during the ‘winter’ season, as will four dayuse attractions; the Marsh Boardwalk, DeLaurier Homestead, the tip and the parking area/washrooms at the Visitor Centre. The newer orientation area just south of the entrance gates also remains accessible to the public.

Not all winter-season attractions at Point Pelee have been affected, though. Dark Sky Nights, a once-monthly stargazing attraction provided in conjunction with the Windsor Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, will be featured

at the park until midnight.

The next Dark Sky Night will take place Saturday, Feb. 9, starting at 8 p.m. at The DeLaurier Homestead and Trail. Organizers recommend visitors bring their binoculars or telescopes in order to take full advantage of a guided tour of Jupiter and the Milky Way’s stars.

In order to meet operating costs, proposals have also been made across Canada to increase facility fees on entrance, camping, mooring and other public services.

This plan is currently in the consultation phase, scheduled for completion on Feb. 18. Under this proposal, entrance fees at Point Pelee National Park (and other Parks Canada facilities across the country) will increase once every two years based on the Cost of Living Index of two to two-and-ahalf per cent.

Canadian residents are encouraged to offer their comments regarding the fee hikes on the website www. pc.gc.ca. This feedback will be considered as part of the consolidation phase.

A recommended package will then be sent to Minister of the Environment Peter Kent, who will then direct it towards parliament for voting.

“This is a process that’s going to take a while,” said Stranak. “The changes won’t be ready for April 1 — it’ll be later in the year.”

Current day pass fees are $6.80 for seniors ages 65 and older from April 1 to Thanksgiving (‘summer’) and $5.40 from Thanksgiving to March 31 (‘winter’). The one-year pass fee for seniors is $34.30. For adults, these fees are $7.80 and $6.05 for summer and winter day passes or $39.20 for a year’s pass while youths ages six to 16 are admitted for $3.90 and $2.90 in the summer and winter or $19.60 for a oneyear pass. The popular family group rate is $98.10 per year or $19.60 (summer) and $14.70 (winter) per day pass.

From Feb. 1 to March 31, annual passes can be purchased at a 25 per cent discount. Contact Point Pelee

Mid-October visitors from across Michigan, Essex County and Chatham-Kent pay a chilly afternoon visit to the tip at Point Pelee. Although skating at the Marsh Boardwalk and Visitor Centre access have come to an end during the ‘winter’ half of the year (Thanksgiving to March 31), visitors will still have access to the tip, the boardwalk, the Visitor Centre parking area and washrooms, the DeLaurier Homestead and all trails. (SUN

National Park at 519-3222365 extension 0 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to pur-

chase these discount year passes or visit the administration office on Monarch

Line. These passes can also be purchased at the entrance gate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.

Mill Street Public School students raising money for Haiti

By Sheila McBrayne

Mrs. Neudorf’s Grade 5/6 class at Mill Street Public School have set a goal of $600 to purchase two bed sets for children in Haiti.

The class has been reading a collection of biographies where individuals as young as 11 years old, have made a positive difference in the world. “I personally have had the privilege of teaching at an orphanage this past summer in which there are a total of 53 orphans ranging from the ages of 2 to 14 years of age. Sadly, many of them have become orphans due to the devastating earthquake that occurred in 2010. In teaching them, I have also gained and learned so much in return,” said Mrs. Neudorf.

The class is inspired to want to make a difference in the lives of these children and want to let them know that there are people thousands of miles away that care enough to help them. Most of the orphans sleep on the floor and they are in need of beds. The few beds that are at the orphanage are falling apart and those lucky enough to sleep in a bed share a single bed with two to three others. During the January

school assembly, Mrs. Neudorf showed a slide presentation and You Tube video to show students how the orphans live and to inspire students to give to the cause.

“We are hoping to raise money to purchase bed bundles, which sleep two children. These bundles include a bed, mattress, sheets, and pillows. Each bed bundle costs $300. The class has a goal of raising $600, which will be enough to purchase two bed bundles. We are inviting the school community to join with us in our Haiti fundraising project,” said Mrs. Neudorf.

The class is organizing a coin drive for the orphanage in Font Blanc, Haiti. Students can simply bring their change into their homerooms each day beginning on February 1st to February 14th, Valentine’s Day. “What a great way to express our love to those who are less fortunate then ourselves,” she stated.

Any individual wanting a tax receipt for their charitable donation can make a cheque out to FGT Family Church, and drop it off at the school. Please include your name and address so they can mail out a tax receipt.

Multiple charges for a Leamington man who tried to get out of a speeding ticket

A Leamington man has been arrested after giving a Chatham-Kent police officer a false identity during a traffic stop that happened in Chatham-Kent in December of last year.

A C-K Police spokesperson stated the driver was issued a speeding ticket on Talbot Trail near Four Rod Road on December for going 96 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.

The driver of the vehicle identified himself as a Chatham-Kent resident and provided personal information before being issued a ticket and sent on his way.

Police received a call last week from a citizen saying he received a written notice for the ticket. Police investigated after the person insisted he was not driving in that location at the time the ticket was issued.

The true identity of the driver was revealed and police discovered he was serving two driver’s license suspensions at the time the ticket was issued.

The same C-K Police officer went to Leamington to locate the suspect and arrested the man driving on Talbot Street on Thursday, January 31.

Police have charged Frank Charamba, 42, of Leamington with identity fraud, obstructing a peace officer, four counts of driving while under suspension and speeding. The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the driver was issued court dates and released.

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Learn the 5 signs of stroke

If you experience any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately. If a person is diagnosed with a stroke caused by a blood clot, doctors can administer a clot-busting drug available only at a hospital, and only within a few crucial hours after symptoms begin. That’s why it is very important to be able to recognize the 5 warning signs of stroke and immediately call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number

WEAKNESS

Sudden loss of strength or sudden numbness in the face, arm or leg, even if temporary

TROUBLE SPEAKING

Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding or sudden confusion, even if temporary.

VISION PROBLEMS

Sudden trouble with vision, even if temporary.

HEADACHE

Sudden severe and unusual headache.

DIZZINESS

Sudden loss of balance, especially with any of the above signs.

Statistics

Decline of cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular diseases are defined as diseases and injuries of the cardiovascular system: the heart, the blood vessels of the heart and the system of blood vessels (veins and arteries) throughout the body and within the brain. Stroke is the result of a blood flow problem in the brain. It is considered a form of cardiovascular disease.

Over the past 40 years the rates of heart disease and stroke have steadily declined. The rate has declined:

25% over the past 10 years

50% over the past 20 years

70% between 1956 and 2012

Cardiovascular disease deaths

• Every 7 minutes in Canada, someone dies from heart disease or stroke.

• Heart disease and stroke are two of the three leading causes of death in Canada. These statistics are based on 2008 data (the latest year available from Statistics Canada).

• In 2008 cardiovascular disease accounted for:

29% of all deaths in Canada (69,648 deaths – or more than 69,500)

28% of all male deaths

29.7% of all female deaths

• In 2008, of all cardiovascular deaths:

54% were due to ischemic heart disease

20% to stroke

23% to heart attack

Cost of cardiovascular diseases

Heart disease and stroke costs the Canadian economy more than $20.9 billion every year in physician services, hospital costs, lost wages and decreased productivity.

Discussing children’s Mental Health

By Sheila McBrayne

One in five children have a mental health issue. This is the stark reality of children’s mental health.

Dr. Corey D. Saunders, Director of Access and Coordination at Windsor Regional Children’s Centre was the guest speaker at the first Mental Health Seminar Series held in Leamington by the Greater Essex County District School Board in cooperation with the Maryvale and the Windsor Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 30.

The first session, An Overview of Mental Health Issues, filled the Roma Club meeting room with parents, teachers and interested community members. Dr. Saunders opened with the following statistics on the probability of these common childhood diseases.

• Muscular Dystrophy – 1/6,000

• Cystic Fibrosis – 1/4,000

• Childhood Cancer – 1/500

• Diabetes – 3/100

• Autism – 2-3/500

• 1/5 – Mental Health

“One in five kids have a mental health issue, and they are often hidden, or not identified,” said Dr. Saunders. “Mental health is the second highest hospital expenditure in Canada for youth… 3.2 million Canadian youths between the ages of 12 to 19 are at risk of developing depression… We have a severe problem,” said Dr. Saunders.

He reminded his attentive audience that 75% of kids who need treatment, do not receive any. Last year in Windsor - Essex there were 1,700 new referral cases. Dr. Saunders looked at historical data, which seems to support the idea that children’s mental health issues increased and coincided with the timing of the Big 3 carmakers decline. “When stress goes up in parents’ lives, stress goes up in the kids lives,” he stated.

Mental health issues were divided into four classifications: externalizing – 45.2%: internalizing – 40.9%; ability related – 7.4%; and situational – 6.5%. These numbers were based on the parents’ perception of the problem when referred, and many classifications changed after an evaluation with a psychiatrist. Dr. Saunders further explained various nonspecific mental health issues.

Anxiety: Anxiety is a persistant fear and discomfort. It is the most common form of issue in children. Anxiety is often confused with other conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) etc.

Depression: Depression is an overwhelming sadness and lack of motivation that disrupts your daily life.

Suicide: Suicide rates: 1-2/100,000, under 15 year olds 11/100,000, 15 – 19 year olds

Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death in children 10 to 14 years old.

Programs for children and youth within Family Mental Health and Addictions Services are primarily located within the Windsor Regional Children’s Centre with additional satellite locations throughout Windsor-Essex. The catchments include Essex, Kent, and Lambton counties. In the latter two counties, Children’s Mental Health Services support their local children’s mental health centres and/or provides specific services as negotiated with the community.

The Windsor Regional Children’s Centre is an accredited children’s mental health centre serving children and adolescents, who are dealing with social, emotional, developmental, and/or behavioral issues, and their families. The Centre offers a variety of crisis stabilization, diagnostic, assessment, treatment, and consultative services designed to promote healthy functioning of children, youth, and their families within the home, school, and community. The Centre offers on-site outpatient and residential services, and community based programs.

To find a variety of children’s mental health options go to www.werkidsmentalhealth.ca

The second presentation will focus on Anxiety with Dr. Janet Orchard, C. Psych. from Maryvale, Wed., Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Caboto Club, Windsor and Wed., Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at Migration Hall, Kingsville.

Leamington Farmers Market - open yearround

WINDSOR-ESSEX CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

JUNIOR & SENIOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

FEBRUARY 19TH - MARCH 1ST, 2013

French Immersion Program

OFFERING FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN

Queen of Peace Catholic School

57 Nicholas Street, Leamington Come and visit our Catholic School OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, February 20th, 5-7 p.m.

For more information please contact Michael Cusinato at 519-326-9023 or visit www.wecdsb.on.ca/229

Resolutions

Endorsed

Leamington Council decided to endorse two resolutions forwarded to them. The first was from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative requesting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers step up their efforts to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. The second was from the WindsorEssex County Health Unit petitioning the Honourable Deb Matthews to keep lung and esophageal cancer surgery in Windsor and not close it to refer patients from this area to London for treatment.

Both issues were seen as having significant impact on our area. Council endorsement for both was unanimous.

Hydro poles damaged

Kingsville OPP responded to a single vehicle motor collision at 1:35 a.m. Feb. 2. The crash occurred on Essex County Road 34 west between Malden Road and Cameron Sideroad. Two hydro poles were damaged in the crash. There were no injuries reported. The stretch of road was closed for several hours as hydro crews repaired the damaged poles.

Snow removal: when to plow

“Who decides when we plow?” That is the question Councillor Larry Verbeke asked at the February 4 Municipal Council meeting. He had seen trucks on the road when there was almost no snow, and then no trucks on the road when there was, so he was curious who makes the call.

Rob Sharon, Leamington’s Director of Community Services, and overall head of departments that include public works, was not there that evening, so Allan Botham, the Manager of Engineering Services, took a shot at answering. As he explained it, the Manager of Public Works and the two on-call supervisors share the responsibility for deciding when to deploy the Municipality’s fleet of winter equipment.

But it’s not merely a matter of looking out the window to see if it’s snowing. There are two separate considerations: snow, and ice. If the pavement is wet and a little snowy but the forecast is for temperatures to drop, ice can form on what looks like fairly clear roads, making them hazardous. So, salt trucks have to be sent out to make sure that what looks safe remains safe. Since the salt trucks have snowplows on the front, it may look like clear roads are being plowed, when, in fact, they are being salted.

When a snow storm hits, there is a priority list of what roads get done first (and perhaps, repeatedly), and what roads are low on the list of places to go and things to do. Emergency routes and arterial roads come first to ensure that ambulance, fire, and police vehicles can move around the municipality. Secondary roads come next, then local roads serving only local residents. The result is that you may think that there has been undue delay in getting the snow cleared because it is being cleared somewhere else.

There is also an economic balancing act to the decision making. Sending out trucks is expensive. The Municipality can’t afford to rush out every time a few flakes dare to land on Leamington. On the other hand, there are minimum safety standards that must be maintained to demonstrate that municipal government is doing its job. If the forecast for ‘light, intermittent flurries’ is wrong, and we get a lot of snow, there may be an inch or so accumulate before public works attacks. On the other hand, if the forecast is for a doozy and it blows around us, well, better safe than sorry

By the way, the same sort of decision-making goes into dispatching the little sidewalk snowplows, only translated into pedestrian safety, rather than traffic safety. And for those of you who wonder why the edge of your lawn occasionally gets ripped up by the plow as it cleans your sidewalk, you go out when there is ten or twenty centimetres of snow on the walk with a metre-wide shovel and try to clean the walk at a speed of five miles an hour without a mistake. Have a little compassion for the workers who have to spend hours at this job. (That is unless you would prefer to return to the ‘good old days’ when, like most communities, it was the property owner’s responsibility to keep his sidewalk clear.)

The only absolute in deciding when and where to send in the troops is this: somebody is always going to think you’re wrong.

JANUARY 15 - FEBRUARY 12 - Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is holding free 5-week Just for Moms and Babies classes Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., to help mothers face the many challenges with their new babies and the transition to motherhood. Mothers meet with other new mothers and share and learn from each other’s experiences. These free, informal groups are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse and are for mothers with new babies up to 6 months of age. Location WECHU, 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington. To register, call 519-258-2146 ext. 1340.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 - Guatemala Hope's Health Committee is hosting a pasta dinner, 5-7 p.m., to raise funds for future projects to support the poor. Come enjoy the sun and fun at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, Ruthven. Adults $15, kids 3-12-$8, under 3 free. Call Louise Elliott 519- 890- 4030 or Sue Rock 519-9752959 for tickets or information.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 - 9:00 a.m. - The Ontario Purple Martin Association will meet at Colasanti’s, Ruthven. The public is welcome. Please call 519-738-3476 for further information.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 - Talbot Street United Church Pancake Supper, from 4-7 p.m. Pancakes, ham, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, desserts and beverages. Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5, 5 and under free. Church is located at 3741 Talbot Trail (a.k.a. Hwy #3), 2 miles west of Port Alma. For information call 519-354-8260.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 - Leamington Christian Women After 5 (affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries) invites ladies and gentlemen to a Guest Night Dinner Meeting, 6:30 p.m., at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Guest speaker and soloist is Adrian Cole. Her theme is “I Love the

Piano”. Also, there will be harp music by Kayla Falkenholt. Tickets $16. Call to reserve by Fri. Feb. 8 - Sharon 519-326-0421 or Darlene 519733-5595.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 - 5 - 7 pm, Pancake & Sausage Supper, St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, tel 519-326-3111. Adults $5, Children (6-10) $2.50.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 - Pancake Supper, 57 p.m., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 27 Spruce St., Kingsville. Menu includes sausages, pancakes with syrup, fruit toppings - whipped cream, and beverage. Adults $6, children 6-12 $3, and children 5 and under free. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds to benefit Meat Canners and Church Kitchen. Sponsored by Faithlife Financial – Chapter 76090.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 - Pancake Supper, Wheatley United Church, 59 Talbot St. W., from 5-7 p.m. Adults $6, children 5-12 $3, under 5 free. Pay at the door. For more info call 519-8257555.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - Essex County Orchid Society's meeting, 1:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 5280 Howard, Windsor. Come learn how to 'Identify and Treat those Nasties on your Orchids'. Visitors and new members always welcome. More info: www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - Family Day Free Skate, from 1-3 p.m. at the Unico Arena. Sponsored by FGT Family Church. Loving Leamington event for all in our community.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - Family Day Bingo Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and Bingo games begin at 9:30 a.m. It is free to play, admission is canned goods for the Food Bank. Come on out,

have some fun, and win great prizes. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Chances' Bingo Hall, 14 Mill St. E., Leamington, 519-3222251.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00-6:00 pm, Leamington United Church, 9 John St. welcomes all those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No Charge.

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.

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 23 - The Salvation Army is hosting a Newfie Jiggs Dinner at 6 p.m., 88 Setterington St., Leamington. $12 per person. Limited number of tickets, available at the Thrift Store,129 Erie St. S.

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.

The Penny Stops Here… Feb. 4

Mint

to stop distributing pennies

The majority of Canada’s retail businesses are prepared for the disappearance of the penny and intend to use the federal government’s proposed rounding guidelines when it begins, according to a survey of small, mid and large retailers by Retail Council of Canada (RCC).

“On February 4, most of Canada’s retailers will be ready at the cash register to handle the phase-out of the penny,” said Diane J. Brisebois, President and CEO, RCC. “While we have been supportive of this initiative all along, we are grateful that the government delayed implementing the changes until this point, as retailers have needed the extra time to prepare.”

Brisebois went on to say that these changes are voluntary and that she expects retailers’ decisions will be focussed on doing what is best for their customers. While it seems that the majority will follow the federal government’s proposal, many will continue to make exact change until the supply of pennies runs out. Others will choose to employ other approaches to providing change to their customers. She also noted that rounding only affects cash transactions and does not affect electronic forms of payment such as credit and debit transactions.

The Canadian Mint stopped producing pennies in the spring of 2012. RCC advocated for the phase-out of the penny to be delayed until after the busy holiday season, and the government agreed. On February 4, the Mint will stop circulating pennies to financial institutions and will also be encouraging them to send back any pennies that they have on hand.

RCC surveyed its members as to: their readiness for the phase-out of the penny; the approach they intend to use for rounding; and the potential costs to their business. The survey found that 55 per cent of retailers are prepared for the phase-out. It also found that 74 per cent of small retail businesses and 75 per cent of medium businesses will round manually at the cash register. However, 63 per cent of large businesses will be changing their point of sale systems. It could cost them more than $100,000 to do so.

“While smaller businesses will do the rounding manually at first and then determine the appropriate course of action, both in relation to cost and customer service, it is not a practical approach for large retailers with thousands of employees,” said Brisebois. “This of course represents a substantial cost for retailers to enable them to maintain standardization and meet consumers’ needs and expectations.”

To answer questions pertaining to the penny phase-out, RCC has created a webpage

“The Penny Stops Here”. It contains Frequently Asked Questions, such as how the government’s proposed rounding policy would work, and useful links for further information. http:// www.retailcouncil.org/advocacy/national/penny.asp

Retail Council of Canada (www.retailcouncil. org) is the Voice of Retail. Founded in 1963, RCC is a not-for-profit association which represents more than 45,000 stores of all retail formats, including department, grocery, independent merchants, regional and national specialty chains, and online merchants.

Free bingo on Family Day!

Chances’ Bingo Hall, 14 Mill St. E. in Leamington, is hosting free Family Day Bingo on February 18. Cost of admission is canned goods to benefit the Food Bank.

The doors open at 8:30 a.m. and bingo starts at 9:30. Everyone is welcome to come on out, have some family fun, and win great prizes! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Phasing Out the Penny –What It Means For You!

By MP Dave Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent—Essex)

This February, we say goodbye to the penny. For Canadian taxpayers, it simply doesn’t made sense to make cents anymore.

Pennies sit idle in jars and coffee cans on our dressers and in our closets. They consume too much of our small business owners and retailers’ time, for too little in return. And they cost too much for taxpayers – 1.6 cents per penny to be exact.

Taxpayers deserve better – and they are now getting better. As announced last year , the penny will be phased out starting February 4th when the Royal Canadian Mint will cease distributing them. With this, Canadian taxpayers will save $11 million each and every year as pennies are fully phased out.

As part of this penny-less reality, Canada will move to a new ‘rounding’ system – much like Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, and the many other countries that have long-ago and successfully eliminated their penny.

How will ‘rounding’ work?

Cash payments will need to adapt when pennies are not available. As time passes, businesses will simply not have pennies and, at the same time, customers will run out of pennies to pay with.

To deal with this, the Government is encouraging all businesses to round cash transactions. Moving to this ‘rounding’ system means that cash payments should be rounded symmetrically – a successful practice that has become normal in countries that have eliminated their pennies. Symmetrical rounding means that final cash amounts (i.e. after tax) and the change owed:

• ending in 1, 2, 6 and 7 cents are rounded down to the nearest 5 cent increment;

• ending in 3, 4, 8, and 9 cents are rounded up to the nearest 5 cent increment;

• ending in 0 cent and 5 cents remain unchanged.

It’s important to remember that this will only affect payments in cash. That means debit cards, credit cards, payment cards and cheques will not be impacted at all and will continue to be settled to the exact cent.

Finally, the penny will retain its value indefinitely – meaning consumers can use pennies for cash transactions with businesses that choose to accept them, or cash them in at their local bank or credit union.

Consumers and businesses with questions about rounding and looking for more information on the phasing out of the penny can turn to: fin.gc.ca/1cent/index-eng.asp or call toll-free 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232

Scraping the bottom of the apple barrel

By John Miner

You can blame it on a nasty weather bite from a weekend last April that the province’s growers hope they’ll never see the likes of again.

“This is it,” Brian Gilroy, head of the Ontario Apple Growers Association. “After about the first of February, we are out of Ontario apples until mid-August.”

Last spring, Ontario’s apple and cherry crops were hit by temperatures that dipped as low as -8 C after weeks of summer-like weather. Tens of millions of dollars of fruit production were lost in mere hours.

“It was that last weekend in April that cooked everybody,” Gilroy said.

A new Statistics Canada report details the damage: Ontario apple production fell nearly 80%, while the cherry harvest was down 89%.

For apple growers, the losses across the province totalled about $50 million, Gilroy said.

It’s expected Ontario apples largely will be replaced in stores by imports from the U.S.

Though a small percentage of the apple trees damaged in last year’s heavy freeze will take more than a year to recover, Gilroy said production in 2013 should be back to normal levels.

Harvest of the earliest Ontario apples will start in August, barring another weather disaster.

Gilroy said recent warm stretches are making growers nervous, but you’d have to go back to 1945 to find a disaster similar to 2012. “We are confident things will carry on as we are used to,” he said.

VOYC makes a splash in the 13th Annual Polar Bear Dip

The Youth & Family Resource Network of Essex County (YFRN) youth leadership program, Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) was a proud participant in the 13th Annual Child Can Polar Bear Dip held January 26 in Kingsville.

Some of the youth participants of VOYC, their volunteer mentors and program coordinator Wanda Rodrigues partnered with the staff from YFRN to form the YFRN League of VOYC’S and help raise money for Child Can and YFRN.

“This is the very first time VOYC has participated in the dip, ” said Rodrigues. “The youth participants set their own group goal of raising $1,000 as part of the team and succeeded. The entire team brought in just over $4,000 in pledges,” she said.

Rodrigues is very proud of what VOYC has accomplished. “It was wonderful to have VOYC participants from Harrow, Kingsville and Leamington come together as a team and work towards a common goal. They showed dedication and commitment to help support a great event that gives back to the families of our communities. Many of the students were in the middle of exams and they took time to come out and give it their all; it takes courage to jump into the icy waters for the very first time! Many of the youth have already decided to participate again next year,” she said.

Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) is a program developed by the Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County in partnership with the United Way and Leadership Windsor/Essex. VOYC provides mentor support to assist in the development of leadership skills and volunteer opportunities, as well as supporting positive community engagement.

The Youth & Family Resource Network of Essex County is a registered charity dedicated to providing social service programs to Essex County communities. Available free programming includes housing support services, nutrition programs, an Ontario Early Years Centre, and programs for youth including after school activities and leadership development opportunities. For more information, visit www.resourcenetwork.ca.

Harold Burton painting Leamington

Special to The Southpoint Sun by Pat Bailey

In his 81 years, Harold Burton’s life has been anything but a blank canvas.

When he looks out his window or happens upon an unusual landscape, an interesting building or perhaps a colorful pheasant -- “Everything I look at,” said Burton, “I see as a picture.”

Or as a prospective painting, destined to line the walls of his studio, or perhaps the home of one of his collectors.

The Leamington artist has been painting as long as he can remember but his career really took off during his time as a sign painter.

But it was a visit during the centennial, by another artist, that really sparked Burton’s interest in pursuing his passion and possibly focusing it more on his artistry and a little less on his sign painting.

He said he watched the artist, who focused in his talent on ink sketches.

“I was amazed by him,” said Burton. It was then that the artist began a foray into the world of ink sketching.

“For a while,” said Burton, “people thought that was all I did.”

But that was far from the truth.

Burton said he never limited himself to one medium or specific subjects – the world was his canvas.

But it was six years ago, following a stroke, that the artist was forced to change his style and found himself focusing on a collection, he refers to as ‘My Ladies’.

Burton said the stroke limited the dexterity in his right hand – but it failed to quell his passion for painting.

“I couldn’t do anything for about 3 ½ months,” said Burton. And when he was able to pick up a brush again, Burton said he realized he couldn’t handle a brush as well – his hand would ‘jump’ unexpectedly.

But instead of dwelling

on his inability to deliver the fine-detailed works he was known for, the artist turned to watercolor and focused on a group of colorful, sophisticated ladies – a subject he drew his inspiration from a glimpse at a Royal Doulton figurine.

Burton is proud of ‘his ladies’ and said they tend to take him back to a much earlier time in his life.

“They kind of remind me of my mother,” he laughed.

The lesson he learned during his recovery --- “If you can’t do something one way,” he said, “you just find another way to do it.”

But six years later, the Leamington artist’s dexterity has returned and he continues to paint on a daily basis. The fine detail has returned to his work and Burton continues to teach art out of his small studio.

And while many seniors are taking it easy at this point in their lives, Burton has teamed up with author and director of corporate services for the Municipality of Leamington, Brian Sweet, on a new project – a children’s book.

Burton said ‘Freddy Farmer’ is a children’s book, with a local flavor, based on a character he created in 1972.

The artist said he was interested in expanding the character further and looking for an author to come up with a story to go along with his illustrated character.

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1932 McLaughlin-Buick a blend of old and new

In May 2005, Ken Reder of Amherstburg was a member of the Windsor Flying Club with a private pilot’s license. “When I asked my wife Gail if she would like to fly to Niagara-OnThe-Lake to stay overnight and see a play at the Shaw Festival, it did not take her long to answer yes!”

Just before they left, Ken saw an ad for a 1932 Buick for sale near St. Catharines.

“I asked Gail if she would mind if we took the truck and trailer instead of flying on the off chance we would end up buying the car. Gail has always been a good sport when it comes to the old car hobby.” The next day, Ken and Gail bought the car. It was a 1932 McLaughlin-Buick Series 8-60 five passenger #68 coupe built in Oshawa and cost $1785 when new. It was complete but unrestored.

“Not long after we got the ’32 Buick home, a 1933 Buick came up for sale and another old car appeared at our house. The ’32 sat in a back corner for about three years. In April 2008 the restoration began. We decided to do it as a resto-rod that would look as original as possible but be able to travel at today’s highway speeds and with a few modern creature comforts.”

The body style is known as a Victoria, a cross between a coupe with one front seat and a coach with a full back seat. The Victoria has a full back seat and the body descends from the roof in a graceful curve down to the rear bumper.

The original straight eight overhead-valve engine was still in the car. Ken replaced it with a 1999 4.8 litre (293 cubic inch) GMC V8 truck engine rated at 255 hp. He sold the original drive train to a man in Traverse City, Michigan, who deals in Buicks and parts, mostly ’32 to ’34.

Ken’s new front suspension is a 1977 Chrysler Cordoba torsion bar. Other modifications include an eight inch Ford rear end and a new wiring harness for the computer from Howell Engine Developments in Marine City, Michigan. Ken’s wife Gail chose the outside colour of Brandywine and the colour scheme for the interior. Both receive high praise wherever the car goes. By the fall of 2010, it was ready for the road. Ken

Ken Reder’s 1932 McLaughlin-Buick Victoria at the Leamington Tomato Festival Car Show last August.

wishes to thank all his friends who gave freely of their advice whenever needed. He joined the Windsor Area Street Rods Club four years ago and is now building another street rod based on a 1934 Buick.

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

Harold Burton painting Leamington for 40 years

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A friend, he said, recommended he contact Sweet, who writes in his spare time and is already a published author.

Burton said Sweet came up with a storyline with a universal appeal for youngsters.

“I think it’s a cute book,” said Burton

He said they are still awaiting word from prospective publishers but are determined that it will eventually find its way onto the shelves of area book stores.

In fact, said Burton, if they don’t find a publisher willing to take a chance on their book, they will self-publish the story.

He admits though, sitting back and waiting is not his strong suit.

Burton said his impatience and lack of tenacity just may have played a role in him missing out on having one of his comic strips published.

“I guess I just gave up too early,” he said.

Burton said he got positive feedback from a few publishers on the strip which he believes is ‘timeless’.

But instead of dwelling on the past, Burton is looking forward to the future – a future that presents him with endless ideas and new challenges.

After suffering a stroke six years ago, Burton was forced to change his painting style and chose to do a collection of watercolor paintings he refers to as ‘My Ladies’.

Leamington steps forward for Alzheimer Society

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington and surrounding area residents laced up their walking shoes once again in support of the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County.

Participants were fortunate to again be offered the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex’s indoor, second-floor track as the site of the walk, as the Saturday, Feb. 2 event was greeted by constant snowfall. The local walk capped off Alzheimer’s Awareness Month (January), honoured across the country with similar events and fundraisers.

This year’s goal for Windsor and Essex County was to raise $15,000 between the walks in Windsor and Leamington. Held one week earlier, the Windsor walk alone raised $22,000. The sum raised by the 50 to 60 participants in Leamington reached nearly $4,000, about $1,000 shy of last year’s total. Lucille Loop was the top individual fundraiser while team Farrow raised the most as a group. “The event grows every year, which shows that people realize its (Alzheimer’s)

a serious condition,” said Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County community liaison Josh Konopasky.

Essex County is home to an estimated 5,800 patients of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Although the condition normally appears at the age of 65 or later, it can affect individuals of all adult ages, with many cases going undiagnosed. One in 13 65-year-olds are subject to Alzheimer’s. The likelihood of suffering from the condition rises to one in three by the age of 75 and one in two at age 90. Between five and seven per cent of Alzheimer’s patients are exposed to the disease genetically.

The organization of the Leamington walk is taken on by two Alzheimer Society employees and four volunteers. Konopasky pointed out that many of the fundraiser’s participants are motivated by friends or family members with the disease.

“We’ve heard a lot of people say they’re doing this for their mom, their dad, their grandmother or their grandfather,” he noted.

The Leamington walk began shortly after 10 a.m. and finished about two hours later. During the walk, participants had the opportunity to try other fitness-enhancing practices, led by University of Windsor Human Kinetics masters students Kelly Calhoun and Brittany Becker.

Among the walkers taking part in the Leamington event was Alzheimer Society of Windsor Essex County CEO Sally Bennett Olczak. Bennett Olczak noted that since Alzheimer’s affects family members, friends, neighbours, coworkers and communities as well as patients, it is important for residents of all ages to support fundraising efforts for the condition’s research and patient support.

“Youth engagement is a very important part of our mandate,” said Bennett Olczak, who noted that the local branch of the Society is now in its 32nd year of service.

“We’re very active here and the community of Leamington has been very supportive of us. We can always count on the people and the businesses here when we put the calls out for their support.”

With a rapidly aging population, Bennett Olczak noted that instances of Alzheimer’s will increase 10 per cent in Canada ev-

ery three years. Currently, the local Alzheimer Society branch provides memory clinics at Leamington District Memorial Hospital and respite services in Leamington for the caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. Services and support program’s from

the Society cover all of Essex County and into the Wheatley area.

All money raised through the Leamington and Windsor walks is spent on local support programs and services for local Alzheimer’s patients.

WINE COUNTRY ONTARIO

In the back yard...

Watching and feeding birds during winter

A winter landscape is not complete without watching and feeding birds in the back yard. When feeding your feathered friends, remember that what goes in the bird certainly comes out. Maintenance and proper hygiene is very important if you plan on having an enjoyable winter watching the birds.

Be sure to regularly clean and remove the bird waste surrounding the base of the feeder. It is not only unhealthy for

you, it also creates a problem for the birds. In order to help prevent this, be sure not to put seed on the ground directly under the feeder. I find that throwing the seed in a wide circle away from the feeder works just as well.

The feeder should be disinfected every time you refill it. Myself, I simply use a spray bottle with one part bleach and nine parts water and let the feeder dry before refilling. The best time to clean your feeder is at night when the birds are not feeding.

Once you have set a pattern the birds will continue to come. Perennials in the garden that produce seed heads will also bring winter birds to your home. During the summer it is important to dead head flowers to promote sturdy stems, and most of all leave the final maturing flowers in the fall to produce seeds.

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am

Calvary Church

North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am

BAPTIST

Calvary Baptist Church

475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-326-0876

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

First Baptist Church

3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372

Sunday Worship 10:45 am

Heritage Baptist Church

555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley 519-300-1400

Pastor Francisco Penner

Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church

589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994

Sunday Worship 11 am

220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644

Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church

311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services

9:30 am (Germ), 10:30 am (Eng)

Sonshine Lutheran

194 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-398-8179

Thurs. Bible Study 7 pm Worship Sercvice Every Sun.10 am

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services

10:50 am (Summer 10 am)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734

Sunday Worship Services 9:15 am (German), 10:45 am (English)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727

Sunday Worship 9:45 am

Summer Worship Services 9:30 am (German), 10:15 am (English)

Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am & 10:30 am

North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

South Point Community Church 55A Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-1858

Sunday Gatherings 10 am

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

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)

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

easy to see and convenient to clean and refill.

Evergreens are ideal for buffers of winter winds and also help the birds to hide from larger predators. Try keeping the feeder approximately ten feet away from branches and structures that can provide a jumping point for squirrels and cats.

During cold temperatures it is important to feed at regular intervals. Nothing beats natural feeding by using sunflowers, grasses, pine, spruce and fir trees, and fruit-bearing trees such as holly, mulberry and raspberry.

Place feeder in a quiet area, and make sure it is

Ground level feeding will attract mourning doves and sparrows, waist level feeders will attract cardinals, finches, blue jays and chickadees, and feeders attached to tree trunks will attract woodpeckers and wrens.

Attracting winter birds to your landscape is not only an interesting experience, but will also provide many opportunities for your family to observe these wild birds up close, not to mention making the cold winter days slip by with spring weather just around the corner.

Your questions and comments are always welcome. Email inthebackyard74@yahoo.ca or visit my website www. bptreemarketing24.com.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda

2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352

Sunday Service 10:30 am

Girls 16-24: would you like to be the

change in your community?

Engaging Girls, Changing Communities (EGCC) is a youth opportunity for girls age 16-24 to initiate a project to improve their community. If selected, the project will receive up to $1,000 in funding from EGCC

This is how it works: Think of an idea for a project or initiative that addresses an issue(s) related to girls, leadership, civic engagement and/or youth in your community. This project will span over 3 months.

Proposal Requirements: Proposal should be 4 pages, 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font. Include your project title, project summary (150 words maximum).

Objectives and Rationale: What do you want to do as a

project? What do you hope to accomplish with this project? Why is this project important? Why does this project make sense? Any background information on the community targeted, the issue being addressed, etc.

Applicants: Who are the people involved and what are their roles?

Target Group: Who is the project aimed at – age group, community, ethnic group? How many people does the project target?

Plan & Timeline: Detailed action plan (step-by-step).

Budget: Based on the step-by-step estimate cost of materials, transportation, human resources. Be as detailed as possible.

Find a Mentor For Your

Worship Service - Sunday 10

Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years 6:30

Project: This can be someone of any age who has worked with EGCC (such as a youth interviewer or presenter), OR someone who has knowledge and experience in what you are proposing. For example, if you want to make a film, make sure you have a mentor who knows about filmmaking! The mentor should acknowledge and sign your proposal.

Proposals can be submitted individually or in groups. The winner can collaborate with other young women interested in participating in the project to execute their idea.

Requirements for Applicants: Applicants must identify as female and be between the ages of 16 and 24. Applicants must have transportation to Windsor from the county or live in Windsor.

Submitting Proposals: Send proposals to Natasha Koustova: koustov@uwindsor.ca by Feb. 12, 2013. The winning proposal will be announced on Feb. 20, 2013.

Engaging Girls, Changing Communities is a community-university project operating from the Faculty of Education at University of Windsor and led by Dr. Yvette Daniel (ydaniel@ uwindsor.ca) and York University by Dr. Nombuso Dlamini. The project investigates how young women and girls engage in leadership and civic activities. This project has been approved by the University of Windsor Ethics Board and is Funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Yoga for Youth

In response to requests for a youth yoga program, the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex is pleased to offer another new program: Yoga for Youth is open to both boys and girls, ages 9 – 12 years.

Classes will be offered on Mondays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Leamington Kingsmen Recreation Complex. You must register in advance and the program runs February 11 to March 18.

Youth will experience the physical, mental, emotional and social benefits that yoga offers. They will learn how to use the ‘yogic breathe and postures’ both on and off the yoga mat. What they learn in Yoga, they can relate to their life at home, in school, and with friends.

the pearly gate. Though our hearts may break with sorrow By the grief so hard to bear, We shall meet her some bright morning In the upper garden there.

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who passed away February 3, 2012

One year has passed, our hearts still sore. As time rolls on, we miss you more. Your welcome smile and pleasant face, No one can fill that vacant place. Foreverlovedandmissedby Harold, Phil & Marissa, Robert, RoxanneMclean&Family

Thursday, Jan.

to donate several copies of a songbook for use by residents. During the visit, Nicholls sang some of the songs printed in the book along with residents.

200 copies of

April 14, 1925 - December 19, 2012

The family of the late Milton Patrick wish to thank our families and friends for their love and support, prayers, cards, flower arrangements, food, condolences online, and memorial donations. Thanks to Pastor Nathan and Pastor Maureen for all your support and prayers.

Thanks Pastor Nathan for the beautiful service.

Thanks Mary Anne for playing beautiful hymns on the organ.

Thank you F.G.T. Ladies for the luncheon after the service.

Thank you Reid Funeral Home for your guidance and support during this difficult time.

Your prayers and kindness will always be remembered.

C.A. Bailey

defeats Essex Blue

There was a shoot out in Wheatley on Saturday night as C.A. Bailey took on Essex Blue.

Essex opened the scoring at 7:24 of the first period but 23 seconds later Devin Leili broke over the blue line passed off to Ryan Cherneski who shot on net. Trevor Dyck picked up the rebound and put it in the back of the net to tie the game at 1-1.

Essex continued to press the C.A. Bailey defence and with 31 seconds left in the first found a loose puck and snuck it by a sprawling Kyle Cervini to take the lead 2-1

The seconded period started with a flurry of goals. Joep VanGellecum broke down his opposite wing and backhanded a pass over to Devin Leili, whose wrist shot beat the Essex goalie to tie the game at 2-2. Russell Derbyshire controlled the puck deep in his own end when he made a cross-ice pass up to Ryan Cherneski, who broke over the blue line and passed over to Trevor Dyck, who once again beat the Essex goalie to take the lead. Fifty seconds later, Tyler Blake dangled around one defender, went over the blue line and fed Devin Leili a perfect pass as he one-timed the puck in the net!

Essex never gave up as they broke over the blue line making a three-way pass to beat Cervini. There was a mad scramble in front of C.A. Bailey’s net in which Essex was granted a penalty shot. The Essex player skated in and tried to shoot high on Cervini, but he stood tall and blocked the shot.

This got C.A. Bailey rolling as the next face-off saw Anthony Fehr fight off an Essex winger, keeping the puck in their zone, passing off to Trevor Dyck who gave it to Ryan Cherneski who slid one by the Essex goalie. Devin Leili broke in over the Essex blue line, took his shot, and got his own rebound to record his hat trick.

Final score was C.A. Bailey 6, Essex Blue 3.

Jessop’s Jessop’s Journal Journal

The 2013 NHL regular season is now well underway (can we really call it the 2012-’13 season?), but for what may seem like obvious reasons, I cannot seem to break my focus on local junior hockey. By the time you read these words, the Wheatley Sharks and Alvinston Flyers will have played the first game in their best-of-seven Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ quarterfinals. Despite the risk of being branded a false profit by publishing predictions after a group of series has already begun (honestly, I wrote these words on Jan. 29), I’ll go through the motions and say “Sharks in six.”

What exactly do we know about these Alvinston Flyers? Personally, I must admit, not a lot. Kudos for the organization for having the insight to jump from Junior ‘D’ to ‘C’ some 18 years before the OHA implemented the same idea as part of its ‘Tomorrow’s Game’ project. Well played, Flyers, well played.

In any case, their timing was good. Had Leamington’s junior team hung around the local ‘C’ loop for three more years, there would have been two Flyers teams in the same league and that would just be crazy — not unheard of, but crazy. Presently, the Junior ‘D’ turned ‘C’ group Alvinston graduated from nearly two decades ago has two teams employing the name Bulldogs (Burford and Mt. Brydges) and two more known as the Hawks (Exeter and Hagersville). The same folly once existed within our own Great Lakes league, with both Tilbury and Walpole Island branding their teams the Hawks. My mind suddenly shifts to an old routine by Canadian comedian Mike MacDonald, who did a brilliant job of poking fun at the CFL’s Saskatchewan and Ottawa Roughriders.

While I could try to use this column as an opportunity to play the part of you-know-what disturber in an attempt to spark a Wheatley vs. Alvinston rivalry, geography just wouldn’t support such an effort. I assume Watford has longsince filled that role anyway in what must be eastern Lambton County’s Shelbyville/ Springfield community feud (in the event that you’re not a fan of The Simpsons, feel free to Google or YouTube ‘Shelbyville vs. Springfield’).

I wonder if it couldn’t look a little more enthusiastic. It’s well-known organized team sports protocol that when you use some sort of animal or character as your logo, it must be roaring, growling, baring its teeth, busting a hockey stick in half or at least grinning mischievously. The Alvinston Flyer, a sort of emaciated Foghorn Leghorn, looks like it’s dying for a nap.

Additionally, it’s wearing what appears to be WWI pilot garb. If you’re a bird (or at least one reputed to be capable of flight), you shouldn’t have to resort to the use of any type of aircraft. It would be akin to the Wheatley Shark cruising around in a submarine or wearing a snorkel.

Regardless of its logo choice, I commend Alvinston’s support of grassroots hockey. Actually smaller than Wheatley, it draws equally respectable attendance numbers by Junior ‘C’ standards. The township of Brooke-Alvinston is signified by a unique logo of its own, a trillium with one petal laden by a skate, hockey stick and what I’m pretty sure is a baseball bat. My mind wanders yet again, this time to one of those combination sports we had a good chuckle over via those beer commericals a few years back. In this scenario, I envision east Lambtonites engaged in the hazardous sport of ‘hockball’ where hockey sticks can be substituted with baseball bats and intentionally sending the puck over the glass grants you a home run (or at least a ground rule double) instead of a two-minute delay of game penalty. Slashing, of course, would elevate to at least five and a game, if not two to three years for assault with a weapon.

Getting back on track (again), I anticipate a pretty good series between the Sharks and Flyers. Alvinston’s productive offense, taking a back seat only to Essex, should be a good match for Wheatley’s stingy defense. Between the two forces, I believe the Sharks’ blueliners have the advantage and if you saw the way they handled the half-minute sixon-three Alvinston advantage during the third period of Jan. 28’s regular season game, you’ll know why. If the Sharks offense and Flyers defense both offer the status quo going into the post season, it should tilt the scales slightly further to Wheatley’s favour.

If history repeats itself on a by-decade basis, we’re in for a barnburner. I think it was the 2002-03 semi finals where these two teams met in what ended with a seventh-game overtime Sharks victory (they went on to the finals, where they hit the league’s black and orange roadblock).

Lets hope for a playoff repeat of 10 years past, only with a different outcome in Round 3.

Go Sharks!

Still, I can’t help but proverbially scratch my head every time I see the Alvinston team’s logo. While fitting to utilize the cartoon image of a bird when your team is called the Flyers,

Oh yeah, the other three series. Essex in four over Kingsville for reasons anybody familiar with the league is already well aware of. Mooretown over Belle River in seven because the Canadiens have been struggling (and every Round 1 needs at least one upset). Finally, Dresden over Blenheim in five because the Kings have been improving rapidly… and their old cartoon lion logo both bared its teeth AND broke a hockey stick in half.

Rhine Danube

bowling scores

The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores from Mon. Jan. 21 at Empire Lanes: Games over 200: J. Dalimonte 202-201; J. Popa 213-200; O. Wolf 223; H Kosempel 234-237-268; G. Garnham 246-220-257; M. Paglione 217; S. Garnham 225-257; N. Levchuk 201; A. Dickau 246-205; W. Fittler 203-225; C. Kosempel 221; D. Dalimonte 246. Series over 550: J. Dalimonte 561; J. Popa 587; O. Wolf 560; J. Valade 553; C. Kosempel 571; A. Salvati 565; H. Kosempel 739; G. Garnham 723;

Standings: Fittler Farms 19-9, Unico 17-11, Rhine Danube 16-12, Weil’s 1216,

Southpoint Atom Girls House League Team

Girls Houseleague

RFH Novices come up short

On Sun. Jan. 27 the Reid Funeral Home Novice team traveled to Tilbury to take on the Kent Teksavvy Cobras A team in the first game of the Bluewater playoffs.

Kent came out ready to take control of the game and scored just 2:37 into the first period and again at 5:37 to take a 2-0 lead.

Southpoint got on the board 7:51 into the period when Mitchel Bierer took a pass from Kanaan Gale and fired the puck home to make it 2-1 going into the second.

Kent scored again midway through the second to make it 3-1.

The Capitals scored two minutes later with a goal from Kanaan Gale, assisted by Mathew Enns, to make it 3-2. Just a minute later, RFH put another puck past the Kent goalie only to have it called back due to an apparent whistle. Then, like always in the game of hockey, Kent put another one in to take a 4-2 lead into the third period.

The third started as strangely as the second period ended, with a call going against the Capitals again. This one had the Capitals’ goalie Mason Brum caught in a scramble in front of the net when one of the Kent players, who was laying on his stomach, grabbed the puck and threw it into the net – but neither officials saw it. This left the coaches

Midget Majors Drop 2

WFCU Midget Majors took a two-point lead into the weekend series with the Amherstburg Stars and now find themselves trailing the series 4-2.

Amherstburg hosted the second game Friday night and defeated WFCU 2-1. Cale Phibbs, from Ty Scratch and Austin Thompson, scored the lone WFCU goal.

On Saturday evening the series shifted back to Wheatley Arena; however, home ice advantage didn’t help. WFCU found themselves trailing 2-0 after two periods, nevertheless the team came out inspired, finally hitting the scoreboard at the 14:19 mark when Scott Florence cashed in from Ty Scratch and Frankie Ciacelli. WFCU tied the game at 2-2 when Scratch scored unassisted with 8 minutes left in the third period.

Both teams exchanged good scoring opportunities, but it was Amherstburg who scored with just under four minutes remaining to take the lead.

WFCU pulled their goalie during the final minute, but they were unable to tie the game.

The series continues in Amherstburg where WFCU must come away with at least a tie to bring the series back to Leamington on Friday night. Follow the Tuesday night results on the team website www.southpointminorhockey. com.

Bantam minors drop game to Windsor

The Southpoint Capitals Bantam Minor hockey team, sponsored by Jose’s Bar and Grill, dropped a Bluewater playoff game over the weekend to the Windsor Jr. Spitfires 3-1.

The Caps scored first with Jack Hannigan banging home a loose puck in front of the net. The assist went to Lucas Lamotte.

The 1-0 lead held up through two periods until Windsor exploded for three goals in the third period to take the game 3-1. Tyler Dillen played well in net.

flabbergasted and in an uproar. Kent scored again on the power play just a minute later to take a 6-2 lead.

The Capitals scored one more time late in the game with Kanaan Gale firing another one home off the pass from Milana Butera.

Reid Funeral Home Capitals lost 6-3 and are waiting to play their next game once more teams are knocked out of the OMHA Playdowns.

The Reid Funeral Home Capitals will be travelling across the bridge in mid February to play in the Mo-

tor City Cup Tournament in Southgate, Michigan.

The Caps take on Essex and Riverside next weekend.

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Peewee girls lose to Lakeshore

Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars Peewee Girls hosted Lakeshore on the weekend for game 1 of the Western Ontario Girls Hockey League round robin playoff Saturday night in Wheatley.

The girls came out flat and never did get their legs going, and Lakeshore was able to hold on for a 1-0 victory. Natalie Edmondson played a great game in goal for the Stars, but the offense just couldn’t get anything going.

The Stars travel to Sarnia and Lakeshore next weekend to begin play in their round robin playdowns with the eventual winner moving on to represent the pool in the Ontario Provincial tournament held in April.

Southpoint Stars action

The Southpoint Stars continue to have strong play during the playoffs.

The United Community Credit Union Atom girls played host to LaSalle winning this contest 3-1. Jacie Granger began the scoring in the first period, with assists going to Allison Kopinak and Lexy Iacobelli. Raine Schieffer notched the game winner unassisted. Kendra Epp rounded out the scoring with an assist to Granger.

In Bantam action, the Wheatley Optimists dominated with a 3-0 win over Chatham. In the second period, Kelsey Almasi netted a game-winning beauty unassisted. Chase Cabral buried the second goal, assisted by Brienne Mastronardi. The third goal came midway through the third when Mastronardi was fed by Paige Thompson to solidify the win. Erica Taylor was solid between the pipes for the Optimists.

In Intermediate play, the Leamington Lions Club ladies solidly beat out a strong Tecumseh team by a score of 3-0. Steph Mastronardi’s quick hands led to an unassisted game winner late in the first period. Kim Goyeau’s end-to-end rush notched the second tally. Syd Dries brought the puck up the wall and fired it at the net, and Sammar Liebrock buried the rebound. Shayna Augustine was strong in net earning the shut out for the Lions.

The Intermediate Rhine Danube team skated to a two all tie with Tecumseh. Kerra Gradwell and Kirsten Leipold scored for the Rhine.

Golden Years mini golf

Forty-four golfers managed just 66 aces over 36 holes on Jan. 31 at Colasanti’s. Leading the pack was Andy Orsini with 6, followed by Shirley Thiessen with 4. Dropping 3 each were Ethel Ferguson, Floyd Johnson, Art Sweet, Eleanor Wilkinson and Ken Womack. Chipping in with 2 apiece were Iggy Arner, Eleanor Brook, Madeline Butler, Laurie Hylton, Cam Keith, Bill Mayville, Winnie Moore, Rose Taylor, Bill Taylor, Doug Vickery, Mary Ann Vickery and Bill Ward. Rounding out the ace parade with 1 each were David Bezaire, Ken Brook, Dorothy Cascadden, Murray Cascadden, Pete Daudlin, Tom Hyatt, Eva Kah, Murray Knox, Betty McManus, John Murphy, Barry Sweet, Steve Vigh, Gerrit Vriesen, John Vlodarchyk, Bryon

Walker, Gerald Wilkinson and Pat Womack.

Low score for 9 holes went to Art Sweet, Ken Brook and Andy Orsini, all recording 16. Managing 17 were Pete Daudlin, Doug Vickery, Andy Orsini, Audrey Knox, Floyd Johnson and Gerry Wilkinson.

An excellent 18 hole score of 35 was registered by Andy Orsini, followed by Bill Ward and Doug Vickery with 36. Thirty-seven was recorded by Art Sweet, Ken Brook, Bill Ward and Laurie Hylton.

Bill Ward and Andy Orsini led the field for 36 holes with a 73. Art Sweet, Ken Brook and Doug Vickery each scored a 76, with Pete Daudlin coming in with 77.

First place honors was claimed by Team 2 with a score of 227 (Winnie Moore, Iggy Arner, Pete

Daudlin, Bill Ward), second place with 233 went to Team Aces (Art Sweet, Mary Ann Vickery, Ethel Shore, Ken Brook), and third place was captured with a 237 by Team Queens (Gerald Wilkinson, Ken Womack, Gerrit Vriesen). Golf is played every Thursday morning at 9:30 at Colasanti’s.

Weil’s Peewees shut out Tilbury

By Joline Driedger

On February 2, Weil’s Peewees took on Tilbury. In the first period, after coming out of the penalty box, Steven Wiebe scored. Six minutes later, in the second period, Wiebe scored again. The game wasn’t over yet, and in the third Wiebe scored again for his hat trick. Right before the final buzzer, Owen Lindsay scored to make the final score 4-0 for Southpoint. Good game, guys!

Atom Majors start playoffs

The HUB International Atom Majors started their league playoffs with a home game against Erie North Shore.

The team came out in the first period and played very well.

After one period of play the game was scoreless, but the Storm scored midway through the second period to get on the scoreboard first.

The Caps continued to play very well defensively and in the third period the team was rewarded for their hard work. Brayden Zuidema scored with assists going to Owen Scratch and Ryan Durocher. The game was tied at one with both teams playing very well defensively. With only two minutes remaining in the third period the Storm were able to score and hold on for the 2-1 victory.

This was likely the best game the Capitals played all year as the group continues to develop. Josh Cacilhas played very well in net for the Capitals.

The Capitals hosted the Riverside Rangers last weekend in an exhibition game. The game turned out to be a battle of the goaltenders as Keagan Chambers earned his first shutout of the season. The game ended in a scoreless shutout as the Capitals continue to play very well defensively.

NHL legends return to Leamington

By Bryan Jessop

The 12th annual installment of the Legendary Hockey Heroes game between the Leamington OPP and an alumni team of National Hockey League legends was another qualified success.

The NHL squad officially won the game by a score of 15-7, despite significant assistance for the OPP team from the Southpoint Timbit mites. The game drew approximately 1,500 spectators and with the support of local sponsors and advertisers, raised between $20,000 and $25,000. A precise total is not yet available, as donations are still being sent to organizer and Leamington OPP community services officer Kevin O’Neil.

“I thought it was a pretty decent crowd,” O’Neil said of this year’s turnout. “We always seem to draw good numbers and I’ve heard a lot of positive comments again this year.”

Once again, proceeds are being donated to W.E. Care For Kids, a Windsor and countywide organization that operates the John McGivney Centre, a facility providing educational opportunities for children with severe disabilities. W.E. Care For Kids also supplies Leamington District Memorial Hospital and both Windsor hospitals with pediatric equipment and supplies.

The finalized NHL alumni roster for the game featured goaltender Eddie Mio, Dave McLlwain, Todd Warriner, Gary Leeman, Bill Derlago, Tom Fergus, Dennis Maruk, Dan Daoust, Mike Krushelnyski, Craig Muni, Kraig Nienhuis, Ken Houston and Hall of Famers Bryan Trottier and Marcel Dionne. Dionne and Houston — the latter a Dresden native — were late additions to the NHL roster. The game was officiated by former NHL referee Ron Hoggarth.

“I’m really enjoying the game,” said Trottier during the first intermission. “What’s really great though is the atmosphere. The crowd really gets into it. They make us feel like big stars again. They do a great job here in Leamington.”

Trottier won four Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders, two with the Pittsburgh Penguins and one as an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche. Currently living in Pittsburgh, Trottier explained that he is happy to see the long-awaited NHL season finally get underway following the labour dispute between the league and NHLPA.

“We cheer for hockey just like the fans,” Trottier said. “We’re not worried about being aware of the issues, it’s just great to see it’s back. Everyone missed it.”

Although O’Neil has been the primary organizer for the annual game since it began 12 years ago, he noted that the event’s success has been possible because of support from local businesses and individuals.

“Contributions from local sponsors and advertisers allow us to keep this game affordable so it can be a family event,” O’Neil said.

Spectators under 16 years of age were treated to free pizza and snacks courtesy of Mike Schlater from Domino’s Pizza, Jeromy Garant of Old Dutch Potato Chips and Morton Wholesaling. Ticket holders 16 and older were entered into a draw to shoot for a new vehicle from Leamington GM, Leamington Chrysler or Southpoint Lally Ford. Shooters Steve Merritt of Cottam and Tyler Getty of Wheatley both

missed

‘score-o’

Young swimmer getting big results

Local 12-year-old swimmer Maddy Lavoie trains 6 days per week in the pool. She also does land training three days per week. Yet, it is her brother Cody who usually gets all of the attention. That is, until this past week.

Maddy, who attends Wheatley Area Public School and swims competitively with Windsor Essex Swim Team, is starting to see all of her hard work paying off. Over the past two years, Maddy has started to show a talent in the breaststroke.

She broke through last year as a Provincial Champion and started to realize that swimming wasn’t just for her older sibling.

This past weekend, in Brantford at the Western Ontario Swim Championships, Maddy dominated in the breaststroke events, swimming to gold in the 50m, 100m and the 200m breaststroke races. Her closest competitor in the 200m event was a distant 10 seconds behind.

And the results did not end there. Swim Ontario selected Maddy to the 12-year-old team for an elite/invitation only training camp, being held in the spring in Waterloo. Her results are starting to get noticed and she doesn’t mind the attention at all. “It means more pressure to perform but it also means more opportunities,” said Maddie.

Canadian CrissCross

Sharks pound Flyers in Game 1

By Bryan Jessop

The 2013 playoffs started on a strong note for the Wheatley Sharks, as they handily won Game 1 of the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ quarterfinal series against the Alvinston Flyers.

The Sharks took a 1-0 series lead by hammering the

Flyers 8-2 Monday, Feb. 4 at Wheatley Area Arena. Wheatley’s offense started the game with a relentless attack on the Alvinston net, wracking up the first four goals in less than five minutes. Riley Babkirk started the scoring with a wrap around he completed by squeezing the puck between Flyer goalie Brad Jacklin’s left pad and the left post. The unassisted effort came after 93 seconds of play.

Kyle Quick added to the home team’s lead by deflecting a waist-high shot past Jacklin for the Sharks’ only power play tally, assisted by Babkirk. While parked directly in front of the Alvinston net, Babkirk potted the game winner by one-timing a pass from Quick on the backhand. Sebastian Kanally also drew an assist.

The Flyers pulled Jacklin after Babkirk’s second goal, but back-up goalie Jamie Morreau had no better luck with the Sharks’ offensive barrage. Wheatley’s fourth goal in three minutes and six seconds was scored by Jon Woelk, who deflected a blast from the point by Brian Johnson after he took a feed from Dylan Impens.

Kanally brought the score to 5-0 at the 10:38 mark, firing a blazing wrist shot into the top shelf of the Alvinston net after taking helpers from Babkirk and Quick.

The Sharks cooled off somewhat in the second period, due in no small part to a rash of penalties that finally alleviated the pressure felt by Alvinston blueliners. During a four on four, Woelk circled the Flyers’ defensive zone to draw the attention of Morreau’s protecters, only to drop off a pass to teammate Brett Babkirk. Taking advantage of

the path cleared by Woelk, Brett charged in on the Alvinston net and fired a wrist shot that struck the goalie’s right arm before deflecting into the net.

The Flyers put themselves on the net about two minutes later, as Joe Archer dived across goalie Marc Tremblay’s crease and swatted a rebounding puck over the goal line at the 13:42 mark.

Alvinston’s forwards finally solved Wheatley’s penalty killing unit early in the third, as Dan Warner knocked an ice-level rebound just inside Tremblay’s right post. Brendon Anger replied just over a minute later for the Sharks, burying a backhand shot after receiving passes from Eric Rivard and Woelk. Kanally completed the scoring just prior to the final period’s half-way mark, one timing a Riley Babkirk pass from the corner from inches in front of the Flyers’ crease. Quick also assisted for his fourth point of the night. Kanally and Riley Babkirk each chipped in with five-point efforts. Wheatley outshot Alvinston 27-25 while going one for eight on the power play. The Flyers settled for one for 11 on the man advantage.

“I was really happy with how we took control in the first period,” said Sharks head coach Ken Galerno. “I wasn’t as happy with the second. Consistency will be what leads to success in the playoffs. We can’t afford to keep taking some of the stick penalties we took tonight. Our penalty killers did a good job, but it wears guys down.”

The remainder of the series will begin with a (Continued on page 33)

Does Music help people function in everyday life?

Special to the Southpoint Sun by Louise Barraco

Listening to music throughout your everyday life can help improve your performance.

For example, listening to music while studying improves concentration, although this does depend on what you like to listen to to keep your head in study mode. According to the Science Daily, the Stratford University of Medicine used symphony music to see how the brain works. “I attend the University of Toronto and I am in psychology and if I do listen to music while I study, I listen to instrumental music because there are no words,” said Amanda Cacilhas.

According to businessweek.com it doesn’t really matter what type of music people listen to as their preference. “I listen to most genres of music, although right now I am finding classical, instrumentals and movie soundtracks are great to listen to while I do my work. I find music helps me because it can be soothing and inspiring,” said Caty Virostek, a student from St. Clair College in the Tradigital Animination program that is held at the Windsor campus.

Not only listening to music but playing music can help people in their studies and throughout their day.

“I think music students tend to do well in other studies because they have developed stronger work habits. Stronger students seem to be more interested in studying music,” said Patti Hopper, the music teacher at Leamington District Secondary School. This is her 10th year teaching at the school and her 22nd year teaching music in general.

If music helps throughout college, university and high school, can it also boost productivity in the worforce? According to an article in Bloomberg Business Week Lifestyle, music does boost workplace productivity.

In a survey commissioned by the U.K. Licensing organizations PPL and PRS for music, 77 percent of surveyed businesses say playing music in the workplace increases staff morale and improves the atmosphere. The survey conducted by Vision Critical, which is a market research and survey company, included 1,800 small to midsized business owners in a range of industries.

In the end it depends, on the person regardless of where they are in life, as to whether or not music helps them focus or is just played for enjoyment.

Sharks pound Flyers

(Continued from page 32)

Wednesday, Feb. 6 Game 2 in Wheatley, starting at 7:30 p.m. Games 3 and 4 will be played in Alvinston, Friday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. If required, Game 5 will bring the teams back to Wheatley Monday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m., followed by Game 6 in Alvinston Friday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. In the event that the series comes down to the wire, Game 7 will be played Saturday, Feb. 16 in Wheatley at 8 p.m.

In their final two regular season games, the Sharks won a Wednesday, Jan. 30 game in Wallaceburg 7-2 against the Lakers and lost 6-1 Saturday, Feb. 2 in Mooretown against the Flags. Scoring for the Sharks in Wallaceburg were Quick, Kurtis Ouellette, Rivard (2), Kanally, Riley Babkirk and Kevin Sawatzky. Assists went to Riley Babkirk (2), Woelk (3), Impens (3), Ouellette, Brett Babkirk and Kanally.

Tallying in Mooretown was Brett Bowman, taking assists from Brett Babkirk and Austin Fontaine.

The Sharks’ team points race for the regular season came down to the wire between Woelk and Quick, with Woelk taking the title by collecting 46 points compared to Quick’s 45.

Elsewhere in the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ quarterfinals, the Blenheim Blades

doubled the Dresden Kings 4-2 for a 1-0 series lead, also on Monday night.

County bridge results

Leamington Half Century Club on Mon. Jan. 28: 1. Shirley Plant and Jeanne Manners, 1. ( tie) Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 3. Nina Towle and Helen Preyde, 4. Rose Hills and Joyce Moran, 5. Eileen Edwards and Jack Warmenhoven.

Kingsville Lions Hall on Wed. Jan. 30: 1. Jack Warmenhoven and Bob Branton, 2. Joyce and Sandy Gammie, 3. Grace Cooper and Mame Nicholson, 4. Vi Major and Margaret Koeman, 5. Chris Brennan and Don Franks.

Shirley Morris

Shirley (Simpson) Morris, 85 years, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Loving wife of the late Gerald (2010). Dear sister of Carol Mady (the late Norm) and predeceased by a brother Murray Simpson. Also survived by a sister-in-law Helen Simpson and special “Auntie” to many nieces and nephews. Shirley will be remembered by several cousins and friends.

Visiting at the Hammond Funeral Home, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley (519-825-7741) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service held from the funeral home on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Liz Chaplin officiating. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens, Leamington.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

www.hammondfuneralhome.ca

Leamington team wins second draw at seniors bonspiel

Curling Report

By

Gordon Wonnick

Several of the Sun Parlour Senior curling teams took part in the Seniors Bonspiel in Ridgetown on January 30, and I am happy to report that one of our teams won the second draw. The winners were Dave McMurren, John Fantin, Doug Uyesugi and Don Chalcraft. Nice going, guys.

This past weekend the club brought back a skins bonspiel open to anyone – male, female, or mixed teams. This event had not been held for a few years and I am happy to say that 8 teams participated. The skins that they played for had a cash value and the teams finished as follows: Doug Scott team - $100; Todd Gault team - $88; Roy Paine team - $85; Ron Kettle team - $57; John Couvillon team - $49; Linda Patkau team - $47; Joe Drummond team - $45; and Tim Stevenson team - $41.

Everyone had a great time and I am sure that this event will be held again next season.

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