Southpoint Sun March 13, 2013

Leamington man dead after fatal accident near Wheatley

At 4:22 a.m. Sunday morning, March 10, emergency crews attended the intersection of Wheatley Road and Essex Road 8 just north of Wheatley in response to a collision involving a single vehicle.

A Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was travelling east on Essex Road 8 and failed to stop at the “T” intersection, striking a ditch on the east side of Wheatley Road.

The lone occupant, a 47-year-old Leamington man was pronounced dead at the scene. As of press time, his name had not been released.

Wheatley Road was closed for several hours while officers investigated.

This collision is being investigated by the ChathamKent Police Traffic Management Unit.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Michael Pearce at 519355-1092.

Anonymous callers may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and be eligible for a cash reward.

Future site of LDSS announced

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington District Secondary School’s crosstown rivalry with Cardinal Carter will soon become less crosstown.

Representatives of LDSS and the Greater Essex County District School board met in the school’s gymnasium Friday, March 8 to announce the secondary education facility’s future location — the southwest corner of the Sherk Street and Oak Street West intersection, immediately west of the Heinz grading station. The six parcels of land being tentatively purchased make up a combined 19.37 acres. Before the sale is made official, the school board must first go through a process of due diligence and receive approval from the Ministry of Education.

“I’m really happy that we’re at the next step and moving forward,” said LDSS principal Mike Hawkins, the first speaker at Friday’s conference.

Following Ministry approval, the school board will begin seeking firms to create the new school’s blueprint. Although the planning stages are still too early to determine to exact size and structure of the new building itself, it is estimated that the school will again be made up of two levels and take up 130,000 square feet of space. The front of the school is expected to face Oak Street.

The plans for alteration to the existing Talbot Street West site began in 2007 when then ChathamKent-Essex MPP Pat Hoy announced a grant of $10.7 million to renovate the school, built in 1952. Repairs were first slotted for 2009 or 2010 and were to run roughly 35 per cent of

what it would cost to build a new school. The plan was then altered to demolish and replace 80 per cent of LDSS at its current location.

“At the end of all the meetings, no one was happy,” explained GECDSB director Warren Kennedy.

By 2009, the school board decided to delay the project and explain to the provincial government that

it instead wanted an entirely new building for LDSS. In 2011, the GECDSB discovered through a press release that $26 million had been earmarked by the government for a new school.

“We didn’t even get a phone call,” said Kennedy.

“Normally, I’m not fond of surprises, but I was really happy to find out about that particular windfall.”

The school will be based on a green, sustainable design and run a cost of about

$27 million, not including the land’s purchase price. The board hopes to have the school opened in September of 2016. Construction will take an estimated 18 months.

“We’re extremely relieved and extremely happy,” said GECDSB chairperson Helga Bailey, who unveiled the new location along with student council president Chris Adams and school council chair-

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Have wheels, can travel

The smile on Joe Colasanti’s face reflects his happiness in accepting responsibility for the handsome scooter presented in his care recently by the Leamington Rotary Club for the use of special needs patrons of Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. The scooter was purchased by former Rotarian Mac Stewart (longtime manager of the Royal Bank of Canada, Leamington). Mac was a Rotarian-Paul Harris Fellow. He used the scooter until his health worsened and he passed away. The scooter was resting in Doris Stewart’s (wife) garage. Doris contacted the Leamington Rotary Club as to who could use the scooter. She wanted to donate the scooter to someone in need. President Diane Samson contacted Joe Colasanti as there are so many people, some with various kinds of needs, who visit the greenhouses. The scooter will be available for use at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens by people who are in need of mobility assistance in travelling around the greenhouses. The thought was “this generous gift can benefit many people” which was the desire of Doris Stewart. – Submitted photo

Future site of LDSS announced

(Continued from Front) person Lilley DeChacco. “It’s been such a long process and we thank the people who’ve been so patient with us.”

Bailey explained that she is pleased with the new location.

“We won’t have to contend with the traffic that we have here (on Talbot Street West). “Safety for the students has always been a concern.”

Bailey is also happy with the future LDSS’s proximity to the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and Margaret D. Bennie Elementary School, explaining that she hopes to see partnerships formed with both facilities.

The new LDSS will occupy what is currently 54 to 80 Oak St. West — 54 to 66 is currently residential while the remainder is accounted for by a scrapyard. The future site will include a standard soccer pitch and football field and plans for the building include a double gymnasium.

School board officials were not the only ones happy with the crucial step in creating a new LDSS.

“I’m absolutely thrilled. I can’t wait for it to happen,” said Leamington mayor John Paterson, himself a graduate of LDSS in 1972. His twin daughters also graduated from the school, five years ago.

“I think the location is really good,” Paterson continued. “It’s central for a lot of neighbourhoods and students will be able to use the municipal trails to get there.”

Hawkins explained that he has already heard a great deal of positive feedback from parents of local elementary schools regarding

the high school’s future location. The principal himself is eager to see a gymnasium that can accommodate the entire student body at one time.

“Being able to have all 1,000 students in one spot at the same time will create an exciting atmosphere,” he noted, referring to future assemblies and other school events.

Municipal Correspondent

Re-Zoning Application for Church Parking

An application to re-zone vacant residential properties on John Street to expand the St. Michael’s Church parking lot and accommodate potential redesign of the church buildings has been approved to go to a public meeting.

The church acquired a number of residential properties as part of a plan that has seen the closure of St. Joseph’s on Sherk Street and consolidation of the two parishes. In preparation for expansion of the existing church, the property committee wants all of the land to be properly zoned institutional. A public meeting will be scheduled some time in mid-to late April.

Full Speed Ahead for Industrial Development

Back in November of 2012 the Committee of Adjustment permitted creation of a lot on County Road 18 that is now being proposed for development. The proponents already have all of the County permissions necessary, and are in a position to get their site plan approved by Leamington Council.

Administration presented their satisfaction with the site plan that includes construction of a 33,000 square foot building as phase one of the development, but neighbours from across the road expressed concern that the proposed accesses — a driveway for the building, and, eventually, a road to service both this development as well as others all the way up to the fifth concession — are directly across the road from their existing driveways. They asked if perhaps they could be shifted so that vehicle lights from the driveway wouldn’t shine directly into one house, and the road wouldn’t conflict with the drive where greenhouse supplies are received.

At Monday night’s Council meeting, members of Council were not convinced that the concerns expressed would prove to be serious enough to delay construction by demanding a new site plan, so they endorsed the existing plan and scheduled March 18th for the consideration of the bylaw that will be necessary.

RV Parking and Storage

Monday evening, Mar. 11, Leamington Council received and endorsed the changes administration are recommending go to a public meeting to finally establish new rules for the parking and storage of recreational vehicles and trailers.

In spite of the comment by Councillor Rick Atkin who said, “I don’t believe we’re going to satisfy a lot of residents”, members of Council agreed that the proposed changes appear to be a reasonable compromise. They hope that a public meeting in May will validate their estimate, and the changes will be able to replace the old rules in the by-law.

County Council Resolutions Endorsed

At the end of business Monday night, Mar. 11, Councillors endorsed two County Council resolutions, adding Leamington to the voices of concern over two recent moves seen as compromising to this area. The first is the closure of the Visa and Immigrations sections at the Canadian Consulates General in Detroit, eliminating the processing of temporary resident and work visas out of Detroit.

The second was to protest shifting Canada Post jobs to London, Ontario, resulting in up to 80 positions being lost at the Walker Road sorting station.

Moratorium put on taxi licences in Leamington

In response to a request from Councillor Hilda MacDonald, Leamington’s Director of Corporate Services presented Council with a report Monday night, March 11, recommending a moratorium on new taxi licences until a comprehensive review of taxis in Leamington can be completed. According to the report, topics that will be reviewed include the possibility of imposing a limit on the number of taxi cabs and taxi companies that can operate in the municipality, the rates that are charged, imposing limits on the age of vehicles, permitting taxi drivers to own their own vehicles (as opposed to the taxi company owning the vehicle), and the conditions that must be met for the issue of a taxi licence. This will require consultation and a review of other municipal taxi by-laws, but it is expected the review can be

completed before the end of this year.

The proposed moratorium would mean that no new taxi companies and no new taxis would be licensed in Leamington until the review is complete and the ban lifted. By way of clarification it was explained to Council that an existing taxi could be replaced, but no additional taxis would be permitted.

Council endorsed the moratorium unanimously.

PASSION

Art For Aids International

March 5 - 30 OPENING

RECEPTION

Friday, March 8,

Art for AIDS International is a registered Charitable Organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for women and children affected by HIV and AIDS. They do this by encouraging young people to play an active and creative role in the global AIDS response through art.

The exhibit was sponsored by Frank Neufeld, Neufeld Designs.

Healthy Delegations Aim to Improve Health of Citizens

Leamington Council heard two separate delegations Monday evening, Mar. 11, both of which were intent on improving the health of citizens — one through teaching how to plan and host healthy meetings, the other by promoting fact-based healthy public policies.

Kelly Fleming, a Registered Dietician, and Jennifer Jacob, a Public Health Nutritionist, addressed Council on the “Meet Smart” initiative — a policy proposal that establishes the framework for healthy meetings by emphasizing moderation, healthy foods and regular activity breaks for meetings. Since what they presented is very similar to the policy already in place in Leamington Municipal meetings, their information was referred to administration

with a request that a report be returned to Council suggesting improvements (if any) to what is already being done. Later, Richard Phillips, the voluntary Chair of the “Go for Health Windsor-Essex” Committee of the Windsor-Essex Health Unit, presented Leamington Council members with a 135-page booklet filled with data collected during 2010 and 2011 that represents a ‘snapshot’ of the Windsor-Essex region from the perspective of healthy living. His presentation emphasized the need for policy makers to be aware of the role they can play in promoting health and helping prevent disease through intelligent, informed policy decisions. The diverse information in the publication is available on line at www.goforhealth.ca.

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

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.

MARCH 13 & MARCH 27 - Free Caregiver Support Group, Wednessday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 27. Re: Persons with Alzheimer’s and related dementia. A service of SECC/Adult Day Away. Call Tammy for info at 519-326-0499.

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.

MONDAY, MARCH 18 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5-6 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes all those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge.

MARCH 18 - Nutrition Month FREE Grocery Store Tours in Windsor & Essex County. Registered Dietitians of Windsor-Essex County encourage residents to put their “Best Food Forward: Plan Shop Cook Enjoy!” by sharing knowledge of nutrition, and healthy eating and shopping. FREE dietitian-led grocery store tours will be offered throughout the region to teach people to make healthier food choices for themselves and their families. Tours begin Mar. 18. To register go to http://bestfoodforward.eventbrite.com/ or call 519-258-2146, ext. 3100.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 - Leamington Horticultural Society meets at 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speaker: Margaret Ingratta. Topic: Combating Insects with Insects in Greenhouses. Light refreshments. Attendance is free. Guests are welcome. Info: Berit Collings 519-326-5558.

THURSDAY, 21 MARCH - The Pelee Past Questers, an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration of artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings,

landmarks and education. Next meeting is at 7:30 pm at the Windsor Family Credit Union, 318 Erie S Leamington. Our program is on Pioneer Kitchen and Gardens by Susan Ross. Drop-ins encouraged. For additional information call Jackie @ 519-326-1361.

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

MONDAY, MARCH 25 - Free Community Dinner at 5 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington. For those in need of food and fellowship.

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

EVERY THURSDAY startingMAR 21- MAY 236:30 - 9 pm. Why not join us for the “ALPHA COURSE”? Dinner, Video & Discussion, Exploring the meaning of the Christian Faith. Meadowbrook Fellowship 219Talbot St. E., Leamington. Register now! Call Church Office: 519-326-3605.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 - FGT Family Church annual Easter Eggstravaganza, 285 Talbot St. E., Leamington, from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. FREE fun event for kids ages 2-11 (parents required). Exciting egg hunt, face painting, carnival-like games, 3 huge inflatables, really cool raffle prizes. All are welcome.

Community Calendar is a FREE service for FREE events.

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

The Great Strides™ Walk for Cystic Fibrosis is slated for Sunday, May 26 at the Vollmer Recreation Complex in LaSalle with registration at 10:15 a.m. and the Walk begins at 11 a.m.

Volunteers are looking for teams to register and start collecting pledges. Teams from Tilbury, Windsor, Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, Amherstburg, Lakeshore, Tecumseh and LaSalle are all participating. Teams and individuals

can register online at www. cysticfibrosis.ca/greatstrides. Pledge to collect over $1,000 before May 1 and your team can get personalized team t-shirts!

This event includes a great family walk with entertainment, face painting, kid’s games, sno-cones, popcorn, photos, balloon clown and a picnic style lunch for the entire family!

To get involved or to volunteer, contact Chantelle at the Cystic Fibrosis CanadaEssex-Kent Chapter at 519-

252-2850 or cforeman@ cysticfibrosis.ca or register online.

Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. It is a multi-system disease that affects mainly the lungs and the digestive system. In the lungs, where the effects are most devastating, a build-up of thick mucus causes severe respiratory problems.

Currently, there is no cure.

Breaking Barriers

ABOVE: Bill Hutchinson reads the writing on the wall, so to speak. The piece he is admiring is called Teenage Angst by Amanda Condon. An opening reception for the Breaking Barriers exhibit was held on Friday, March 8 at Leamington Arts Centre. The exhibit is on display until March 30. The Gallery is open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 12 to 4 p.m. and is closed Sundays and Mondays. Admission is by donation.

AT RIGHT: Kingsville artist Colleen Thompson describes her piece entitledSticks and Stones, which symbolizes the severity of bullying. The frame is in the shape of a coffin, and using primary school printing the nursery rhyme Sticks and Stones is painted around the perimeter.

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ANSWERS ON PAGE 32

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Sorting through feelings may not come easy to you, Aries. At some point it becomes necessary to voice your opinions and you may need to show a vulnerable side.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, a few complications could arise this week and how you react to them will be telling of how the rest of the month may proceed. Think about this before you act.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, this week is likely to be a wash because there is something that came up that has the potential to dominate all of your time for the next several days.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, though you may be anxious to help a friend out, you need to seriously consider whether you have the time to spare at this point in time. Putting yourself first is priority.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, someone is going to open up to you emotionally and you may get caught off guard by the level of intimacy. This could turn out to be the start of a long-lasting friendship.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, let a particular situation cool down instead of adding extra fuel to the fire. Step away from a heated discussion if you feel like things may get out of control.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, your heart may beat a little faster this week because of the excitement involved in meeting someone that has been on your mind. Be patient.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, continue to discuss a financial situation with your significant other. Even if the discussion grows tiresome, talking it out is the best way to resolve the issue.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you have an uncanny way of turning something that would normally be disastrous into enjoyable chaos. Think about a side career in party planning.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, big changes are in store for your family and there are nerves to accompany these changes. Set aside a day this week where you can have peace, quiet and time to reflect.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, your words are being heard but their meaning is simply not sinking in. Try rephrasing or approach the situation from another direction.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, your social schedule is jam-packed and you wouldn't have it any other way. There may be a pocket of time for more fun.

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Chuck Norris, Actor (73)

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Elton Brand, Athlete (34)

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Mitt Romney, Former Politician (66)

MARCH 13

Danny Masterson, Actor (37)

MARCH 14

Michael Caine, Actor (80)

MARCH 15

Fabio, Male Supermodel (54)

MARCH 16

Lauren Graham, Actress (46)

United Communities Credit Union contributes $50,000 to children’s mental

health In Windsor-Essex

United Communities Credit Union is a proud supporter of the new children’s mental health centre.

The W.E. Care for Kids House is a unique facility providing residential, day treatment and school-based programs to Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent children with mental health needs, ages 6 to 12. The new 16bed house replaces a small, ageing building and the improvements include the addition of a dining area and spacious kitchen, fam-

ily meeting spaces and two large “living rooms” – one of which is named the United Communities Credit Union Living Room.

Due to the limitations of the old building, the children and their families lacked privacy to speak with counselors about their personal issues, a place to interact as a family, or even the space to have parents stay and share a meal. The new

W.E. Care for Kids House provides all of the above, plus beautifully decorated

BANK NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH, LEAMINGTON 519-326-8805

BILL BYNUM & CO. - April 5, 2013: Bill Bynum is a Detroit native who picks guitar and sings. He is a prize-winning songwriter with musical roots in the South, loves bluegrass and country music, and is a true showman. Bill plays with Chuck Anderson on bass and has a background in physics, Mary Seelhorst who is a powerful fiddler, a fine vocalist, and a photographer, and John Lang who has been playing steel guitar since he was 10 and sports a country-style haircut and pedal friendly loafers!

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

BRIBRY - April 13, 2013: Irish singer-songwriter

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

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

“FORGIVEN/FORGOTTEN” Theatre of the Beat returns to The Bank Theatre with two performances of a new dramatic play about restorative justice… Torn between compassion and their fear of the unknown, a community is thrown into turmoil upon hearing that an offender will be serving his parole in their midst. April 27 at 7:30 pm and April 28 at 3 pm. Students $10 each/General $12 each. Tickets at MSCU - 243 Erie S, Guardian Drugs – 20 Talbot E, Mary Kathryn Ladies’ Shop –Kingsville & The Party & Discount Store – Wheatley. This event has been generously sponsored by: Mennonite Savings Credit Union.

living quarters for the children who will call the centre “home” for several months.

“We’re pleased to continue our support to both local youth and healthcare with this contribution,” says Jim Lynn, President and CEO of United Communities Credit Union. “The commitment of our employees to W.E. Care for Kids and children’s health care initiatives is one we’re very proud of.”

United Communities Credit Union employees have participated on the board of W.E. Care for Kids since its inception in 1997. Corporate and employee contributions have totaled over $387,000 in that time. “Such long-standing support from United Communities, both financially and with volunteers, is integral to achieving our goals,” says Pina Rosati, President of W.E. Care for Kids. “We’re thankful to have this ongoing partnership.”

A World Day of Prayer service was held in Leamington at Knox Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 1. Pictured here are the organizers, from left to right, Shelley Desnoyers, Norma Panton, guest speaker Wilma Lamb-Stewart, Chair of the Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC), and Carolyn Reid. This year’s theme from the women of France was ‘I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me”. World Day of Prayer is held internationally on the first Friday in March and all monies collected go to the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada.

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families helped through the Leamington and Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee.

Beware of scareware scam

The RCMP are warning the public of a computer scam after they have been receiving reports from individuals who say their computers are being frozen or they have been “locked out” of their computers after receiving pop-up messages warning them their computer has been associated with pornography.

These warning messages, which claim to be from the RCMP, tell the recipient to pay $100 via Ukash so their computer can be “unlocked”. Recipients of this pop-up messages are further warned that if they do not pay the $100 fine within 72 hours criminal proceedings will commence against them.

These types of messages, commonly known as scareware, are designed to create such shock and anxiety that victims respond by sending money quickly.

If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that it is a scam — these messages are not being issued by the RCMP. Do not pay the $100. If you have been locked out of your computer, it’s an indicator that your system may have been infected with malware and you will need to take steps to address the problem.

The RCMP offer the following tips to help keep your computer protected:

• Never click on a pop-up that claims your computer has a virus.

• Update your anti-virus software often and scan your computer for viruses regularly.

• Don’t click on links or attachments in e-mails sent to you by someone you don’t know.

• Turn on your browser’s pop-up blocking feature.

• Never download anti-virus software from a pop-up link sent to you in an e-mail. If you’ve received a scareware message, please contact local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 to report it.

New golf simulator includes Kingsville course

By Bryan Jessop

It won’t be long before hitting the links at the Kingsville Golf and Country Club can be done from the comfort of your own living room.

The Toronto-based GolfPro Simulators Inc. is introducing its latest and most technologically advanced golfing simulator — dubbed the “Launchpad” — which will include 12 courses across the world. These clubs will include Kingsville’s, the only North American location programmed as one of the dozen ‘included’ courses.

The other 11 courses included in the Launchpad are also real-life clubs, based in Europe, Asia and Australia. After acquiring a Launchpad, owners will be able to purchase any of 37 other actual courses to add to their original 12.

The Launchpad, which tucks away into a storage unit slightly larger than a briefcase when not in use, includes a real replaceable golf ball secured by a short tether. The user can use his or her own clubs and operate the device anywhere a computer or gaming system can be plugged into the Launchpad. The ball swings around into a small, nearby net, clearing the way for the game’s electronics to calculate and display club head speed, carry/distance of the ball, club face angle, direction, roll, sidespin and distance from the targeted pin. The provision of such data allows the user to analyze and improve upon their swing.

Kingsville Golf and Country Club general manager Doug Quick was approached by Dave Cowan in April with a proposal to include the local facility in the then-development stages of Launchpad’s creation. Cowan, a friend of Quick’s, is a representative of Synergy Golf Solutions.

“It was a thrill to be given the opportunity,” said Quick. “As soon as I was given the chance, I jumped on it.”

Cowan brought a demo version to Quick and a very short time later, the GM of the Kingville club was hooked.

“He hooked it up to a laptop and before I knew it, I was hitting three-woods in my living room,” Quick said.

After being asked if he’d like the Kingsville facility to become the first in North America to be included in the Launchpad’s system, Quick did not hesitate to become a part of the revolutionary simulator.

“It’s a great way to market our course to those who’ve never played here,” Quick noted. “It’s also a fantastic way to introduce new players to the game of

golf without fear, anxiety or embarrassment.”

In December of last year, programmers arrived at the Kingsville course to take laser-leveler measurements of the entire facility’s terrain, including sand traps, water hazards, trees and other true-to-life details throughout the property’s 27 holes. Data obtained took two days to download prior to production of course images and scenery. Quick noted that users can take a virtual tour of the course with

Launchpad, with the ability to take in any view from any location.

“I can’t believe how true the undulations are,” said Quick, who also pointed out that users can set their desired wind speed and direction.

During the March 2-3 weekend, Quick attended the Toronto Golf and Travel Show, where the Kingsville Golf and Country Club’s fifth hole was demonstrated on the GolfPro Launchpad. Quick explained that the

system will be used in the Kingsville club’s teaching academy and that it would be ideal to host furthest ball or closest to the pin competitions for organizations concerned with weather conditions or off-season lack of access to an actual course.

Copies of Launchpad will first go on sale locally March 23-24 at the Kingsville course during its open house weekend. The system will sell for $399 per unit with additional courses

available for download at $10 each. For more information on the Kingsville Golf and Country Club’s open house weekend, call 519-7336561.

GolfPro Launchpad, owned, built and distributed by it’s Toronto-based manufacturer (software development was done in Europe), also includes games geared towards younger players. The system includes Fairytale Golf, Block Golf (inspired by Lego) and De-

molition Golf, where the player can break windows and other items.

Rotary Enjoys Presentation of “Project Jirapa: Moving Forward”

Janet Kelly (left), President Elect of the Rotary Club of Windsor 1918, accepts gratitude from Diane Samson, President of the Leamington Rotary Club, for her well documented presentation “Project Jirapa: Moving Forward”, which aired at a recent meeting. Many of the power-point photos showed the end product of the commitment given by the members of the Rotary Club of Windsor 1918 to that community located in Ghana, Upper West Africa, such as clean water, improvements to child and maternal health, sanitation upgrades and agricultural assistance where there is drought many months of the year. Rotarian Janet Kelly also described the commitment of Rotarian Dr. Godfrey Bacheyie, a Windsor neonatologist who was born in Ghana, and his work in helping to establish schools and health based projects for the last 20 years. (Submitted photo)

Third session in mental health series looks at depression

The series examining “What’s going through the minds of our children these days?” has cultivated a great deal of interest among families in Windsor and Essex County.

Sponsored by the Greater Essex County District School Board in cooperation with Maryvale and the Windsor Regional Hospital, the seminars are intended to reduce the stigma and help recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness.

The third seminar of the series, dealing with depression will be held on Thursday March 21 at the Roma Club in Leamington, starting at 7 p.m.

Dr. Cory Saunders from the Windsor Regional Children’s Centre will be the feature presenter. There is no cost to attend and no registration is required.

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Produce built the first commercial greenhouse in North America in the 1940s and has been family owned for 4 generations. They provide year round growing of gourmet tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers as well as seasonal production of eggplant, lettuce and berries. Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET® is the largest greenhouse company in North America with a senior management team with 100 years of experience combined with 1400+ acres of greenhouse production. Left to right: Paul Mastronardi, Don Mastronardi and Marne (Mastronardi) Safrance.

Mastronardi/SUNSET® named Canada’s 50 Best Managed Company again

For a fourth consecutive year, Mastronardi has recently been named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. Mastronardi Produce has long been known as industry leaders in the growing and marketing gourmet greenhouse produce under its SUNSET® brand of products.

“My family has been focused on growing quality, flavorful produce for almost 60 years and it is with great pleasure that we accept this award again this year elevating us to the Gold Standard level,” said Paul Mastronardi, President. Gold Standard winners have maintained their Best Managed designation for four consecutive years. “We have a passionate team that contributes to our success; I am grateful and thank everyone for keeping up the hard work that brings us this prestigious award,” commented Mastronardi.

Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies is a national awards program, recognizing Canadian companies that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innovative ways. Applications are reviewed by a judging panel that evaluates how companies address various business challenges, including technology, globalization, brand management, leadership, leveraging and developing core competencies, designing information systems, and hiring the right talent to facilitate growth.

“We believe that there are three vital building blocks to sustainable growth: strategy, capability, and commitment; Mastronardi Produce has demonstrated it is a model of success in all three areas and is duly recognized as one of Canada’s best managed” explained John Hughes, Partner, Private Company Services group with Deloitte, a national sponsor of the Best Managed program.

For more information regarding the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, visit www. canadas50best.com<http://www.canadas50best.com>

To learn more about Mastronardi Produce and its SUNSET® brand, visit sunsetgrown.com.

Wedding Show returns to Portugese Club

By Bryan Jessop

Valentine’s Day had come and gone, but in Leamington, love was still in the air 10 days later.

The sixth installment of Leamington’s Premier Wedding Show was hosted by the Portuguese Club Sunday, Feb. 24, where a steady flow of brides to be arrived to peruse the products and services of business vendors hailing from across Windsor, Essex County and beyond. The show was again organized and presented by Kim Andrade of Finishing Touches, a company specializing in the creation of wedding and other event invitations. Finishing Touches sponsored the show along with Coffee and Cream and Edible Creations.

This year, a sum of 43 businesses set up displays for the show, offering free admission to those making plans and prepartions for the big day. Grooms, friends, family and wedding party members also attended the show — of the 250 total visitors, between 80 and 90 were future brides.

“It’s all been positive feedback,” said Andrade, officially the event’s coordinator. “It’s a more laid-back feel than some of the bigger shows, which they like. It’s a good chance to meet vendors, talk to them and it’s a chance to make some great deals.”

The five-hour show, hosted by the Portuguese Club since it’s inception in 2008, also featured a series of door prizes and fashion shows.

Vendors such as Avon also used the show as a means of promoting charitable causes. Avon has raised $19 million Canada-wide through the sale of its breast cancer line of jewelry and an additional $300,000 per year through collecting donations of spare change through its Every Penny Counts program, organized in collaboration with Scotiabank.

Andrade begins preparing for each year’s wedding show shortly after the current year’s event is finished. She is assisted by friends and family members, but for the most part, organizes the show singlehandedly.

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Former Leamington man appearing in Sketchfest

By Bryan Jessop

Anyone assuming that Carter Siddall is taking his work seriously would be dead wrong.

Siddall, a former Leamington native, appeared in this year’s Toronto Sketchfest — the city’s premier comedy festival — along with his troupe Rulers of the Universe. The group of seven comedians performed Thursday, March 7 at Lower Ossington Theatre and again Thursday, March 14 at 9 p.m. at The Comedy Bar. Rulers of the Universe earned an appearance at the annual event by winning ‘Sketchcomegeddon’ at The

Comedy Bar, a three-night competition featuring between 30 and 40 troupes.

Siddall and his six cohorts inadvertently joined forces just over two years ago by showing up individually to an audition advertised by a Toronto man intending to open a theatre featuring four regular comedy troupes. During mass auditions, the man randomly placed those who showed up into troupes, although his plans eventually fell by the wayside. Siddall and his group decided not only to stick together, but to also keep the name given to them by the audition’s organizer.

“The name really forces us to bring our A game,” Siddall explained. “You’ve really got to have cojones to show up for a performance with a name like that.”

Siddall, who moved from Leamington to Kingston, Ont. with his mother at the age of 10, is the oldest member of Rulers of the Universe. Now 39, he is senior to the second-oldest member by nine years.

“Right now I’m right where I wanted to be when I finished university, just later,” Siddall said.

Siddall was first led down the comedic path as a boy growing up in Leamington. One of his favourite shows, The Sunday Morning Movie, featured Abbott and Costello films on an almost constant basis.

Siddall remembers being somewhat of a class clown as a child, a persona that was nearly as strategic as it was a force of habit.

“I tended to use humour

“Every week you’d think ‘okay, now they’ll play something different’, but no, it would be another Abbott and Costello movie,” he explained. “I’ve seen every A and C movie ever made. The one where they meet Frankenstein, that’s comedy gold.”

Rotary Club Donates Benches For Seacliff Park

Leamington Rotary Club has made it easier for visitors to relax and enjoy beautiful Seacliff Park with a donation of three comfortable benches to the Municipality of Leamington. Terry Symons (above), Operation Supervisor of the Public Works Department, accepted these gifts for use at the park. (Submitted photo)

Attention kids! ERCA invites students to enter Earth Day 2013 contest

Calling all kids! The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is inviting all students to be “Down to Earth”, and to tell them about it. Tell ERCA common-sense actions you take to help improve the environment in your contest submission either in a photograph, an essay, a poem or drawing.

ERCA wants to hear about your efforts to recycle, to reduce energy use, to plant trees and to help teach your family, friends and neighbours to do the same. Tell them how you are “Down to Earth” and working to help make every day Earth Day!

If you attend school in Essex County, you are eligible to enter. Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, email address, parents’ name, your grade, and the name of your school with your submission. Submissions should not be copyrighted. By making your submission you are granting ERCA the right to use it on its website or as a part of other ERCA publicity. For other guidelines, please visit the website at www.erca.org

Entries will be divided into five categories ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The deadline for submission is April 9, 2013. The winning entry from each category will receive a cool prize package and be honoured for their achievement at Earth Day Tree Planting Celebrations in east Windsor on Sunday, April 21 at 10 a.m. when over 1,500 trees will be planted.

NICOLE

March 16, 1999 - June 12, 2000

WhenatnightIgotosleep

Fourteenangelswatchdokeep. Twomyheadareguarding, Twomyfeetarguiding, Twoareonmyrighthand, Twoareonmylefthand. Twowhowarmlycover Two who o’er me hover. Twotowhom‘tisgiven ToguidemystepstoHeaven.

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure... You are love beyond words and missed beyond measure. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly, tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear Rachel, That we do not think of you.

aunts and cousins.

“A breath away’s not far to where you are”.

March 31, 1930-March 13, 2012

We can't have the old days back When we were all together. But secret tears and loving thoughts Will be with us forever.

Loved and missed

forever Dorothy and family

CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Katharina Kautmann would like to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers, donations, and expressions of sympathy in the recent loss of their mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Special thanks to the staff of the Leamington Mennonite Home, Dr. Tawil, nurses and staff on 2nd south at Leamington Hospital for their excellent care. We would also like to thank Pastor Mertz and Reid Funeral Home for the beautiful service and the Rhine Danube Club for the excellent luncheon.

TheKautmannFamily

IN MEMORIAM ELGIN CALDER

In loving memory of a dear husband and father, who passed away March 17, 2001 God took him, it was His will But in our hearts we love him still, His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away, We often sit and think of him When we are alone, For memory is the only friend That grief can call its own. Alwaysrememberedinourhearts, Florence, Kathleen and Jim, DougandMarilyn

MARSHALL O. VAN DAMME

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our family, friends and neighbours for your kindness and expressions of sympathy during the loss of a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Your generous support with mass offerings, prayers, visits, cards, charitable donations and food to our homes and the funeral luncheon were a great comfort. Your overwhelming generosity will be forever in our hearts. It was wonderful and consoling to see how many lives Marshall had touched.

Special thanks to Father Jacek Kokosa for being with us when we needed him most, and Father Greg Bonin for his consoling words and celebrating Marshall's life at the Mass of Resurrection. Having Father John Pirt, Father Jacek Kokosa, and Father John Betkowski as co-celebrants as well as Deacon Cyriel Cogghe assisting was also very comforting. We would also like to thank Father Dennis Wilhelm for attending the parish prayer service, and his kind tribute to Marshall.

Our sincere appreciation to the Knights of Columbus Third Degree, Council 2102, and to the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Council 2600, Frank Hyde Assembly, for their prayer service and honour guard and for the donation of a Chalice in Marshall's memory. Their expression of gratitude to Marshall for his lifetime contribution was so honourable.

Thank you to Sonja Aarssen and the folk choir for their wonderful gift of music, especially as we left the Church to bring Dad to his final resting place, as well as special soloists, Judy Paling and son in law, John De Goey, who sang those special hymns for us. To our family members who acted as pallbearers, readers, gift bearers, Eucharistic ministers, and to Carol and Marcia, who lovingly spoke words of remembrance. To the C.B.D. Club and Ladies Auxiliary for preparing and serving a beautiful meal.

Words cannot express our gratitude to Kevin Cavanagh and staff for their professional and compassionate care and assistance during this difficult time.

To all, your loving expression of sympathy helped us feel God's presence in the midst of our sorrow.

The family of Marshall Van Damme 'OTTER CREEK'

Within a span of 48 hours, the Leamington Flyers put an end to two frustrating streaks.

Two days after posting their first win in Sarnia since autumn of 2008, the Flyers wrapped up the quarterfinal series against the Legionnaires with a 2-1 win to advance to the second round of playoffs for the first time since 2004. Leamington completed the best-of-seven Western Conference series in five games, ending with the 2-1 victory at Heinz Arena Thursday, March 7.

Two of the five games required overtime while two others were completed in regulation by one-goal margins. The Tuesday, March 5 win for the Flyers in Sarnia — a 6-4 decision that included an emptynetter — was as close as the series got to a comfortable victory.

“Every game was close,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “It was a good (series) win for us. Even last year we outplayed them (the Strathroy Rockets) most of the time, we just didn’t get the breaks.”

The deciding game of the series against Sarnia was a quiet one on the penalty front, as the first half of Game 5 expired without a single power play granted to either team. By the final buzzer, the Legionnaires were penalized with just two minor hooking calls while the Flyers kept five skaters on the ice until Myles Doan was sent to the box for goaltender interference with 49 seconds remaining in the third.

“They (the referees) were consistent last night,” said Piroski. “It was a well-officiated game. They let some things go both ways.”

The first 40 minutes were quiet on the ice, with the most noise made being after a Jacob McGhee slapshot from the blue line hit Sarnia goaltender Sean Parker’s left post about two minutes into the opening period. Joe Manchurek struck first after taking a forward pass from David Dalby and chipping the puck past Parker from the right side of the Legionnaires’ net. McGhee also drew an assist on the play. The Flyers’ defense smothered Sarnia’s forwards, breaking up all attempts at offensive rushes and holding their guests to three shots through the opening 20 minutes. The Legionnaires had better luck at targeting the Flyers’ net through the final two periods, but were still unable to mount much in the way of quality scoring chances.

After a scoreless second period, Alex Seguin backhanded an ice-level shot from approximately five feet in front of the crease that snuck by Parker and slid over the goal line just inside the left post. Assists went to Nathan Opblinger and Tony Spidalieri. With just under seven minutes to go, Sarnia pulled

Flyers move on to semis

By Bryan Jessop

The Flyers’ Joe Manchurek passes the puck to the point as fallen Legionnaire defenseman Matt Cimetta tries to intercept during the third period of Game 5 in the Western Conference quarterfinals Thursday, March 7. The Flyers won Game 5 2-1, moving on to the semis for the first time in nine years. (Sun photo)

within one after a sharp-angle Brent Sauve shot found the top left corner of Austyn Roudebush’s net. Leamington appeared to regain its two-goal advantage 38 seconds later, but after discussing the shot, officials decided a high stick was used to redirect the puck into the Legionnaire net. The goal would have stood as the only power play tally of the game. Instead, the Flyers went zero for two while Sarnia went zero for one.

The Legionnaires were finally given the chance to pull Parker for a sixth skater after Doan took the goaltender interference penalty, put despite a highpressure drive in the dying seconds, were unable to force overtime.

“I thought we played well and gave it an entire 60 minutes,” said Piroski. “We just couldn’t score a lot.”

The Flyers outshot Sarnia 38-29 in the fifth and final match of the series.

Seguin started the scoring in Game 4 half way through the first on a power play tally assisted by Lugosi and Dalby. Don Nagle struck less than two minutes later after taking feeds from Spidalieri and Opblinger, although Derek D'Andrea responded for Sarnia before the first buzzer.

Lugosi was assisted by Dalby and McGhee on a power play effort early in the second, but the Legionnaires stormed back with three straight for a 4-3 lead late in the second frame. It appeared as though the Flyers would trail by one going into the third, but Opblinger buried yet another power play goal with assists going to Dalby and Kyle Bowman with five seconds on the clock.

The third period was all Flyers, as Jared Dennis claimed the game winner with about seven-and-ahalf minutes remaining, assisted by Spidalieri and Lugosi. Bowman added an empty net, power play marker for good measure with 48 seconds remaining. He was assisted by Shaw and Doan.

The Flyers outshot their hosts 38-29 and were an impressive four for six on the power play, while Sarnia went one for five.

As the first team in the GOJHL’s Western Conference to win a series, the Flyers had to wait until the weekend to find that their second round opponents would be the London Nationals.

after suffering a broken jaw during a Feb. 9 game in Strathroy.

“I thought he played extremely well,” said Piroski of Scott’s return. “After the first bump or two, he was ready to go. He should be firing on all cylinders for the next series.”

Leamington’s semifinal series against the secondplace Nationals will begin Thursday, March 14 at Heinz Arena, starting at 7:10 p.m. Although London will officially host Game 2, the match will be played in Dorcehster’s Flight Exec Centre Friday, March 15, also with a 7:10 p.m. start. The Flyers will host Game 3 Sunday, March 17 at 7:10 p.m., followed by a trip to London for Game 4 Wednesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. If necessary, Game 5 will bring the teams back to Heinz Arena Thursday, March 21 for a 7:10 p.m. opening faceoff. Game 6 is scheduled for Saturday, March 23 in London at 7:30 p.m. and if the series goes the distance, Game 7 will be held Sunday, March 24 at Heinz Arena with a 7:10 p.m. start.

rest of the west

The Nationals eliminated the St. Thomas Stars in six games, winning the first two games 5-3 and 6-3. The Stars won Game 3 5-4 before the Nats took Game 4 6-5 in overtime. St. Thomas stayed alive with a 1-0 overtime victory in Game 5, but succumbed to London in a 5-2 decision for the sixth and final game. The Chatham Maroons and Lambton Shores Predators traded wins through the first four games, starting with a 6-3 Chatham victory. The Preds replied with a 3-2 win, followed by a 4-1 nod for the Maroons. Lambton Shores evened the series with a 3-2 overtime win, but Chatham took the next two 5-2 and 6-4. In the only series representing an upset, the sixth-place Strathroy Rockets eliminated the third-place LaSalle Vipers in six games. The Vipers won Games 1 and 3 by scores of 20 and 6-3 with the Rockets capturing Games 2, 4, 5 and 6 in finals of 8-5, 3-1, 2-1 and 4-2. The Maroons and Rockets will face off in the other semifinal contest.

Come out and suppport the flyers! round 2 vs london GAME 1- LeamingtonThurs., mar 14 - 7:10 PM

“It’s always good to have some time to heal the bumps and bruises,” said Piroski. “To me, time off does nothing but help.”

Needing less time to heal a serious upper-body injury than originally anticipated was Chris Scott, who suited up for Thursday’s game about a month

2 - londonfri., mar 15 - 7:10 PM

3 - leamingtonsun., mar 17 - 7:10 PM

4 - londonwed., mar 20 - 7:30 PM

Transient Traders: Not Welcome

At the insistence of Municipal Council, the cost for a transient trader licence in Leamington will go up to $1,600 for one 48-hour sale event, and only three such licences will be issued in any calendar year. The licence fee was $1,200 for an unlimited number of 48-hour sales, and there was no limit on the number of licences that could be issued. Why the change? Leamington Councillors are convinced that traders who come into town, set up shop for a day or two to sell furniture, electronics and appliances have an unfair advantage over established taxpaying businesses in the municipality. The problem is, the municipality is forbidden to prohibit any kind of legitimate business; it can only regulate businesses. So, by increasing the licence fee and limiting the number of licences, they are hoping that entrepreneurs who used to come to Leamington will find it more convenient to go to another location to flog their wares.

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

UNITARIAN

UNIVERSALIST

Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda

2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352

Sunday Service 10:30 am

1976 MGB with one owner nearly 36 years!

In June 1977, Ken Bauman of Kincardine, Ontario, purchased a white 1976 MGB

Mk II Roadster/convertible with 18,267 miles on the odometer.

He writes: “In the early 1960s, I owned a 1959 MGA, but marriage and two children required more practical transportation. Later, with children grown up, the lure of more ‘sporty’ transportation returned at age 45. A woman near Hanover, Ontario, was selling a 1976 MGB. I bought it for $4100, plus $280 in sales tax.

“According to the door plate, my MGB was built in November 1975 by British Leyland Motors in England to export standards (left-hand-drive) for North America. MG was celebrating its 50th anniversary in 1975 and the dashboard has a gold ‘1925-1975’ medallion, indicating they were still using up prior years parts. It was originally purchased on May 14, 1976, from Kitchener British Cars Limited in Kitchener, Ontario.

“It became my only vehicle for the first four years. After the winter of ’77-’78, I purchased a used hard top for $90, which helped the underpowered MG heater. I also had a $50 chrome rack installed on the trunk lid. Obsolete Automotive in Sarnia, Ontario, was my source for other needed repair parts and upgrades through the years.

“By the spring of 1981, the front fenders and side rocker panels were riddled with rust and the paint needed upgrading. I now had an everyday ‘ride’ and so (recommended by a friend who had a vintage Rolls Royce repainted), I took the car to Bechtel’s Auto Body in New Dundee, Ontario, in May 1981. Bob Bechtel installed two new fiberglass front fenders, new rocker panels, eliminated other rust areas, and repainted the car in its original white, all for less than $1500.

“I now store the car each winter in my garage. It is not ‘mint’ but it looks great. The odometer now reads just short of 113,500 miles. This MGB has given me 35 years of enjoyment and many road trips, including some with other British car owners in the Kincardine and Area British Car Club. I now use it as my summer ‘tennis’ car (as my wife calls it) and it is great to hear youngsters calling after me: ‘Nice car, mister!’

“According to ‘The MGA, MGB, and MGC – A Collector’s Guide’ by Graham Robson (published 1978) there were 25,860 MGB Tourer Mk II’s produced with the energy-absorbing ‘rubber bumper.’ British Leyland stopped manufacturing all MG models in 1980. My four-cylinder engine produces 82 horsepower and its 4-speed stick shift makes the horsepower seem higher. My personalized Ontario license plates read ‘KENS MGB.’ ”

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.”

Sketchfest

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as a defense back then,” Siddall said. “I was as thin as a board back then and I found that humour was a great means of preventing my ass from getting kicked.”

Siddall recalls several trips to an uptown department store, supermarket and a pet store in between during his years living in Leamington. The pet store, he noted, was home to one of the earliest and most rudimentary arcade games.

“You had to stand in a line for your turn to play it,” said Siddall. “My memories of Leamington are extremely dated.”

Siddall also recollects his mother’s offer to buy him any single toy he wanted during one of the trips to the department store.

“There was only one logical choice,” he said, explaining that he yearned for a puppet of The Muppet Show character Animal. “Not only could you make his mouth move, there was a button you pushed to make his eyebrows go up and down.”

Siddall went on to use the toy as a means of entertaining classmates before making the move to Kingston, propping Animal up on his shoulder while making up routines. During his years in high school, Siddall described the likes of Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as important influences in his life.

In addition to landing a role in this year’s Toronto Sketchfest, Siddall will also make an appearance on the upcoming NBC series Hannibal. Inspired by the novel Red Dragon, the show will premier during the first week of April, with Siddall’s appearance as a graphically-murdered corpse slotted for the eighth episode, to air in late May. During what he described as literally a 10-second audition, Siddall was to perform the last seconds of his character’s life, followed by his grizzly death. Upon filming, however, the director decided the victim would be introduced after dying. Siddall’s disfigured form has been re-created from head to mid-chest by a carefully moulded doppelganger.

“Basically, I’m a stand-in for a dummy,” he said. Back in Toronto, Rulers of the Universe have applied to appear at the North By Northeast entertainment festival, which will introduce comedy routines in addition to music and film for the June 10-16 event. In the meantime, Siddall looks forward to Sketchfest, where former Kids In The Hall member Bruce McCulloch and Michael Ian Black of Stella will also perform.

“As a sketch comedy troupe, Kids In The Hall have always been a big influence for us,” said Siddall, who also met former KITH comedian Scott Thompson while filming his role in Hannibal. Thompson was selected for a regular role in the series, which features Hannibal Lecter as an advisor to the FBI before he was discovered as a serial killer.

“I had the chance to talk to Scott and he said ‘I have no idea why I’m here’,” Siddall said.

To purchase tickets to this year’s Toronto Sketchfest, visit the website www.torontosketchfest.com.

4-H Canning Club elects executive

By HollyRose DaPonte-McCracken

Hear all about it... the 4-H Canning Club started off their first meeting, held March 5, by welcoming a great turnout of new members and returning canners. Leaders Sue Morris, BobbiSue Diemer and Kelli Kirkpatrick started the meeting and voting was held with the following results: President Hannah Costa, Vice-President Sammi Witney, Press Reporter HollyRose DaPonte-McCracken, Secretary Cassi Witney, Treasurers Shyann Kirkpat-

rick, Emily Reid, and Chyenne Mailloux. Congrats to all of you!

The club next discussed summer plans and possibly selling their canning goods on Canada Day, July 1st, in Woodslee. Members also talked about the Harrow Fair, Aug. 29-Sept. 1. The theme this year at Harrow is “Chick It Out”. The Leamington Fair is June 14-16 and the Comber Fair Aug.9-11. More canning involvement there would be awesome. So folks, look for the 4-H Canning Club and try their goods.

School Climate Survey data

The Greater Essex County District School Board is conducting School Climate Surveys with students and parents to determine, among other things, whether people feel safe, respected and welcome at their school.

Students in grades 4-6, grades 7-8 and grades 9-12 are completing their surveys at school.

Parents/guardians are invited to participate in the brief questionnaire online at http://www.gecdsbsurveys.org/ se.ashx?s=705E3EF06EBDEA80

The deadline to submit surveys is March 22, 2013. Information collected is valuable in the development of school safety and improvement plans. School boards are required by The Accepting Schools Act (Bill 13) to conduct these anonymous school climate surveys every second year.

Everyone was asked to think, think, think of a club name, gather up recipes, dust off jars and round up ingredients for the next meeting. It will be here that the club will commence canning — yahoo!

Canners, remember to keep journals, try your best and can your best. And folks, watch for the 4-H Canning Club’s best canning.

For the IODE Antique Show

Convenors Margery Reeb and Carolyn

admire the raffle prize for the 48th Annual IODE Antique Show & Sale – a white gold pendant at Wharram’s Jewellery. The show is March 16-17 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

Minor lacrosse gearing up for 2013 season

By Bryan Jessop

Their home floor may still be covered in ice, but the Sun County Minor Lacrosse Association is well underway in preparing for the 2013 campaign.

The organization hosted its fourth of seven spring lacrosse clinics at The Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex Sunday, March 3 to a turnout of 26 players representing a wide assortment of experience with Canada’s summer national sport. Like the season itself, the clinic is open to returning players as well as those playing or interested in playing for the first time, from ages three to 21. The clinic is free of charge, with participating and interested players requiring helmets, gloves and sticks. Hockey helmets and gloves can be used for the clinic and sticks will be provided by the association if necessary. The clinics are free of charge, thanks to sponsorship from the Leamington Rhine Danube Club.

Future installments of the clinic, which has averaged a turnout of 30 players and prospective players along with their parents, will be held at the complex March 10, April 14 and April 21. All clinics run from noon to 1 p.m.

Although registration for Sun County minor lacrosse was originally scheduled to end March 2, the deadline has been extended to the second week of April. About 50 players have signed up so far, slightly down from the 60 who had registered by the same time last season. By the time 2012 season got underway, a total of 102 players from paperweights to intermediates hit the floor at Heinz Arena wearing Crows jerseys.

“Getting everyone to register while hockey is still going on can be tricky,” said SCMLA equipment manager Bill McKnight. “For whatever reason, it’s always tough to get bantam-age kids to sign up.”

Last year, the Crows organization found it difficult to find players in the peewee and bantam age groups to register. This year, there appears to be a shortage of bantam and midget-age players — only four players from those two age divisions combined have registered for the 2013 season. The age range in minor lacrosse begins at the instructional paperweight division for three to six year olds (paperweight players receive a free stick). For the upcoming season, tykes are players born in 2005 and 2006, novices are 2003- and 2004-born players, peewees are youths born in 2001 or 2002, bantams are those born in 1999 and 2000, midgets are

1997 and 1998-born players and the intermediate division consists of those born form 1992 to 1996.

So far, Sun County has registered enough players for an intermediate boys team, with about six more needed for a girls team at the same age level. The Crows have also secured enough players for novice and peewee teams, with more players needed to form a tyke squad. There is still space available for new registrants at all age levels. McKnight explained the organization would like to surpass last year’s total of 102 players.

The Crows will enter Zone 7 play (against Windsor, Wallaceburg, Sarnia and London) for the ninth season. Practice will begin about one week after the ice is removed following the completion of the Leamington Flyers’ season, giving

lacrosse players and coaches time for the floor’s surface to dry. The first set of games will be played during the first week of May, with the season ending after provincial championships hosted by Whitby in early August.

Although there are currently enough coaches who have come forward to lead teams through the 2013 season, the Sun County group will welcome more to help guide this year’s teams. There is also a need for more referees, both within the Sun County association and across the Ontario Lacrosse Association.

For more information on Crows’ minor lacrosse, visit the website www.crowslacrosse.ca.

Southpoint Minor Hockey Association Player of

COLTON HORNE

Team: Naple’s Pizza Bantam Minor

Position: Left Wing

Favourite Player: Sidney Crosby

Favourite team: Pitsburg Penguins

Pre Game Meal: home fries

Hobbies: piano, cello

CILISKA EXCAVATING

Looking for spare change

On a recent morning drive to work, a song from what I consider one of the most underrated rock bands of the 1960s was played on the radio. It was Ten Years After’s ‘I’d Love to Change the World’, written by guitar virtuoso Alvin Lee. Given the chance, I’m sure most of us would blaze a trail of sorts with our global to-do lists. The world would finally know peace, governments would start cracking down on corporate polluters and Honey Boo-Boo would forever be stricken from our television screens for now and ever more (okay, that last one’s mine).

Heck, I’d be happy just to make a few tweaks to organized sports. I think I’d start with the management of time clocks for minor and high school hockey. When a ‘curfew’ is in effect — meaning that the game must end at a specified time of the day regardless of how many minutes and seconds are left in the third period — stop time would cease to exist once the amount of time remaining on the scoreboard equaled the time remaining as indicted by our watches. Would it not be simple common courtesy to ensure players and coaches know how much time they REALLY have late in the third when trailing by a goal or two? Most teams instinctively wait for just over a minute before the buzzer to pull their goalie for a sixth skater, but when said buzzer goes off with nearly three minutes on the board, well, that’s not unlike being told at midnight, March 1 that income tax reports are now due at the end of February.

Speaking of high school sports, I’ve noticed what I consider less than honourable tendencies among some of the region’s larger schools. While it goes without saying that the number of participating schools in one particular sport doesn’t always allow ‘A’ and ‘AAAA’ teams to be kept in separate divisions, the ‘pick your own tier’ system is, at times, abused. While I most definitely salute ‘A’ schools who elect to compete in divisions, conferences and tiers full of ‘AAA’ and ‘AAAA’ teams (great experience for squads looking to take a run at OFSSA in their respective letterbased playoffs), I can’t say the same for larger fish with a penchant for swimming in smaller ponds. I sometimes wonder if some of these larger schools would participate in elementary divisions if their respective school boards gave them the chance.

of teams based solely on their regular season records would be tough considering how many deadlocks exist each and every year. Still, there MUST be a better way. I’ll never forget the 2006 season’s conclusion, when thousands of University of Michigan Wolverine fans cried foul over Florida being chosen to take on Ohio State in the grand finale — “Florida will get crushed,” they insisted prior to that particular team’s 41-14 triumph.

And then of course there are the accompanying 35 bowl games. I mean really, The San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl? Too bad our office’s teams were shelled so badly during the recent Leamington Minor Baseball trivia night at the Portuguese Club — we could have pooled our winnings, maybe sold the fax machine and our Cold Warera microwave and presented “The Southpoint Sun/Wheatley Journal Bowl.” Sunny could’ve put on a fantastic halftime show.

If there’s ever been a sport where I pity the underdogs, it’s Olympic figure skating. Judges seem hell-bent on sending favoured skaters to the podium, no matter how poorly they might perform. The most heavily-lauded individual could slip, trip and go head-first through the penalty box and still go home with silver. As such, judges should have to live under a rock for a year prior to the competition.

And then of course there is my personal favourite topic, the NHL. As far as the geographical reshuffling of franchises go, change is practically inevitable — or at least it should be. Nobody with a brain in his or her head seems eager to pay $170 million for the Phoenix Coyotes and leave them in the desert so they can lose nearly $21 million per season. Go figure. The candidates for relocation appear to be Quebec City, the GTA, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas and Kansas City. The latter two seem ludicrous to anyone who knows what it means to ice the puck, which is why they’re probably frontrunners in the minds of Gary Bettman and his lackies in New York.

I’d also like to curb the influence of opinion on the ‘ranking’ of certain teams and athletes. American college football and Olympic figure skating immediately come to mind (how often do those two sports appear in the same sentence?). With the former, it hardly seems fair that a team’s shot at the BCS (national) championship lies in the hands of a panel of experts who rank them. True, seeding dozens

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The obvious choice, at least in my mind, is Quebec City. Construction of a new arena is already underway and until it is ready for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the ol’ Colisee could serve as the interim home of the reborn Nordiques. How I’d love to see the renewal of the Habs versus Nordiques rivalry. It was one that made the Yankees vs. Red Sox feud look like a hippie love-in.

Sadly, Quebec City is what Bettman has branded a ‘small market’ and even worse, it’s in Canada. Shouldn’t it be considered a conflict of interest for the league to own a team, anyway? Nonetheless, the future of struggling teams like the Coyotes has far less to do with a passion for hockey than it does with lucrative network TV contracts.

C’est la vie.

Danube bowling results

The following are the Rhine Danube Bowling League scores from Monday, February 25 at Empire Lanes.

Games Over 200: M. Dickau 213-201, O. Wolf 228-203, H. Kosempel 226-213, G. Garnham 208-232, W. Abbott 200-237, C. Sabelli 202-212, M. Paglione 247-214, S. Garnham 245-217-257, A. Dickau 236-247-212, W. Fittler 228, J. Valade 202-238-211, C. Kosempel 247-214-213, D. Dalimonte 202-208, J. Paliwoda 209, K. Kosempel 245, R. Nykyforuk 200-202.

Series Over 550: C. Sabelli 564, W. Fittler 584, D. Dalimonte 597, R. Nykyforuk 556, M. Dickau 603, O. Wolf 618, H. Kosempel 622, G. Garnham 626, W. Abbott 602, M. Paglione 652, S. Garnham 719, A. Dickau 695, J. Valaded 651, C. Kosempel 674, K. Kosempel 619.

Standings: Fittler Farms 43, Unico 42, Dickau 33, Rhine 27, Weil’s 25, Takis 19.

Stars are shooting in playoff action

The United Communities Credit Union Southpoint Atom Stars played host to the LaSalle Sabrecats Sunday afternoon. It was an awesome effort by the young Stars, scoring five goals en route to a 5-1 win. Lighting the lamp for Southpoint were Raine Schiefer, Kira Babkirk, Chelsea Andary, Alyssa Lamb and Lexy Iacobelli. Assists went to Kaylie Goodchild (3), Iacobelli, Schiefer, Babkirk and Kendra Epp.

Saturday night the Atom Stars travelled to Chatham. They battled hard but lost 3-1.

The Fox Ready Mix Bantam Stars travelled to Chatham Saturday night for a big playoff match up. In the end the Bantam Stars came away with a 3-0 win. Erica Taylor was called up from the Peewee Stars to handle the goaltending duties and did not disappoint as she played amazing, posting a big shutout!

The Southpoint Lion’s Club Intermediate Stars played as well in Chatham Saturday night. When the dust cleared it was the Stars on top with a dominating 4-0 shutout win. This game was highlighted by a natural hat trick by Riley Brown as she scored the first three goals of the game to pace the attack. Kim Goyeau with a laser point shot rounded out the scoring for the Stars. Shayna “The Wall” Augustine collected another shutout to add to her collection.

On Sunday afternoon the Lion’s Club Stars looked to keep their playoff Tier 1 undefeated streak alive as they faced a tough Lakeshore team. The Lady Stars’ relentless attack lit up the scoreboard en route to a big 5-1 victory. Scoring for the Stars were Sammar Liebrock and Riley Brown with two goals apiece and Kim Goyeau. Assists were collected by Taylor Babkirk (2), Fallon Mitchell, Drew Bowman, Brycelin Mullins and Kelsey Babkirk. Way to go, Stars!

Peewee baseball clinic

Leamington Minor Baseball is holding an indoor baseball clinic for peewee age children (2000-2001). Clinics will be held at Leamington District Secondary School on Monday, March 25, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $5. All participants must bring their glove and safety equipment. Leamington Minor Baseball is also looking for coaches for this season.

THANK YOU

SpEqTRA wishes to thank Leasa, Ryan, Karen and all of the participants for the generous donation from the Charity Volleyball Tournament.

Free skate Friday

The newly assembled Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee is hosting a free skate for grade 7 – 12 students on Friday, March 15 from 1 -3 p.m. in the UNICO arena!

Lace up your skates and join the fun. Mayor Paterson may also stop by to enjoy the skate. OPP Constable Kevin O’Neil has invited some off duty police officers out for a good time with Leamington’s youth as well.

LDSS figure skating team competes in High School Invitational

On Tuesday, March 5, the figure skaters of Leamington District Secondary School traveled to Aylmer to compete in the High School Invitational.

The team was led by senior Courtney Wiebe who took home a second and third place ribbon in her events. Another senior, Mackenzie Mifflin, had terrific skates and finished tenth in her interpretive. Chelsey Malott earned the team’s only first-place ribbon when she tied for first in her solo competition. Rookie Meghan Mercer scored a fourth place finish in her interpretive, and Haylie Stevenson skated to a tenth-place finish in her interpretive. Grade 10 skaters Mackenzie Goodison and Michelle McClellan each skated beautiful interpretives and competition solos. Two grade 9 skaters, Katelyn Wiebe and Emma Hannigan, each earned a fourth and seventh place in their Viennese Waltz.

The LDSS team is made up of skaters from three local clubs: Leamington Figure Skating Club, Skate Wheatley, and Tilbury Figure Skating Club.

Cougars fall to Lakers in Cullen final

By Bryan Jessop

It may not have been the conclusion to the 2012-13 campaign it was hoping for, but the Cardinal Carter boys hockey team certainly hinted at being a force to be reckoned with next season.

The Cougars were swept 2-0 in the best-of-three WECSSAA Cullen Conference championship series by the St. Joseph’s Lasers, starting with a 6-5 double overtime decision at Adie Knox Arena in Windsor Thursday, Feb. 28 and ending with an 8-0 final at Heinz Arena Monday, March 4.

In the one-game semifinal, the Cougars went less than two minutes into overtime to defeat the Assumption Purple Raiders 6-5. Cardinal Carter led 4-2 in the third period, but allowed the Raiders to mount a three-goal comeback over a course of just under four minutes, giving Assumption a 5-4 advantage. The Cougars evened the score 30 seconds later to force extra minutes, where Grade 9 student Gerrid LaSala buried a shot from the point to earn his team an appearance in the final.

Other Cougar goals were scored by Austin Thompson with two and Chuck Impens, Jospeh LaSala and Scott Florence with singles.

Cardinal Carter had a golden opportunity to take Game 1 against the Lasers, building a 5-3 lead that stood through most of the third period. Two quick goals forced overtime and then double overtime, where St. Jospeh’s potted the game winner at about the fourminute mark. Thompson led the Cougars with four goals as Colin Harris added the other.

“Looking at the big picture, that first game was really tough to swallow,” said Cougars head coach Rick Frias. “It made a huge difference. I lost sleep after that one.”

The Lasers took control of the second game from the early stages of the first period, posting the game winner exactly two minutes into the game on an ice-level blast

from the point. The Cougars generated a handful of quality scoring chances, but were turned aside by St. Joe’s netminder Matt Sheldon on a regular basis.

St. Jospeh’s did more than enough damage on the power play, scoring four times on 10 opportunities, including a double power play tally about four minutes after their first of the game.

The guests led 3-0 at the first buzzer and 4-0 going into the season’s final period.

“The score didn’t indicate what we’ve done — it was a great season,” said Frias. “It was a matter of trying to build on yet not expose the pieces that aren’t there yet.”

Of the 24 players on Cardinal Carter’s 2012-13 roster, only five will not be returning for next season.

Players moving on will include back-up goaltender Kevin Luyten, Denver Gyori, Mitch Moody, Joe LaSala and Liam Pearce. Frias, along with Ted Wigfield, are also expected to return as coaches with Jim Kittl also a possibility to return to the bench.

“I love being here,” said

Frias, a former teacher at St. Joseph’s. “I can’t even begin to describe how great this school (Cardinal Carter) is.”

Depending on the composition of participating teams, the Cougars may make the move from the development Cullen Conference into the Snyder Conference for next season.

“If it means playing against the other doubleA schools, we’ll be all for it,” said Frias. “If it would be a season full of games against quad-A schools like St. Anne and Massey, we’ll probably just stay put.”

This year, Cardinal Carter and Assumption were the Cullen Conference’s two ‘AA’ teams while Lajeunesse participated as WECSSAA’s only ‘A’ school. St. Joseph’s was the Cullen’s only ‘AAA’ school. The only other ‘AAA’ team in WECSSAA this year was Villanova, which entered the Snyder Conference’s ‘AAA’/’AAAA’ division.

The other four ‘AA’ schools — General Amherst, Essex, Brennan and L’Essor — entered the Snyder ‘A’/’AA’ division.

VOYC to host dodge ball tournament

By Bryan Jessop

Voices of Youth in Community plans to have a ‘ball’ with an event the group hopes will turn out to be a huge ‘hit’.

The VOYC will host the Dodgeball Challenge Saturday, March 30 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex from noon to 2 p.m. in what it has dubbed a ‘fun raiser’ for this spring’s Raising Your Self Esteem Community Camp Retreat. The tournament is open to residents 14 years of age and older with a maximum capacity for 16 teams of six to eight (six on the floor and a maximum of two ‘spares’ each) players apiece.

Thus far, the tournament has been met with encouraging response to the tune of more than 20 local businesses offering prizes with a combined excess of $1,200 for participating teams. Prizes will include gift certificates to local restaurants, purses, jewelry, sportswear, gas and oil change certificates and a hockey stick autographed by the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires.

The idea to utilize a dodge ball tournament as a fundraiser came to light during a recent VOYC meeting between local members and mentors. Scott Mosey, one of the group’s mentors, is coordinating the competition, which will soon publicize its rules and schedule on the web through sites such as www.resourcenetwork.ca/events.php and the VOYC’s Facebook page. Registration forms can be printed

by clicking a link on the first of the two sites. The deadline for registration is March 22. Forms can be dropped off at the Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County office, located at 23 Mill St. West, Kingsville.

Individuals wishing to participate who do not have enough teammates to form a team can enter separately for $8 each — entry per team is $45. Individuals will be grouped together with other solo entries or will join a makeshift team of VOYC members and/or mentors.

“We’ve had a great response from the community so far,” said YFRN program coordinator Wanda Rodrigues. “It’s going to be a fun event for youths as well as adults and it’ll be a great chance for families to get together and just have a good time.”

Each team will be guaranteed a minimum of three games, starting with preliminary rounds that move on to elimination contests. Rodrigues describes the tournament as an ideal opportunity for local sports groups to get together for a team-building exercise. As of late last week, six teams had already registered. The team with the most unique uniforms

will receive special accolades for their creativity.

The Dodgeball Challenge is serving as a fundraiser for the Raising Your Self Esteem Community Camp Retreat, scheduled for May 25 and 26 at Camp Henry in Point Pelee National Park. The retreat is geared towards 14- to 18-yearolds from across Essex County who have a shot at attending by submitting an explanation as to why they should participate in the overnight event. Submissions can be created by video, in writing or any other medium. Visit the YFRN website for more information.

“It’ll be a way for youth to reach out to other youth and let them realize that they’re not alone in the things they struggle with,” Rodrigues explained. “Group and individual activities will help them develop ideas on how to get their messages out there.”

Currently, there is a YouTube video online promoting the retreat. Proceeds from the Dodgeball Challenge will offset the costs of the retreat’s busing needs and if enough funds are raised, may also pay for food expenses and other future programs.

County bridge results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Mar. 4: North/ South – 1st Anne Reffle and Marie Ellwood, 2nd Roy Trowell and Derek Parry, 3rd Agnes Fraser and Henry Hildebrandt. East/West – 1st Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 2nd Sonia and Ernie Jackiw, 3rd Bob Branton and Don Franks. Games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Mar. 6: North/South – 1st Al Morrison and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Marg Koeman and Vi Major, 3rd Jack Warmenhoven and Bob Branton. East/ West – 1st Ernie and Sonia Jackiw, 2nd Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 3rd Buddy Ellwood and Derek Parry. Bridge is played every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville at 7 p.m. For info call 738-4939.

Wheatley Friendship Club, Tues. Mar. 5: 1st Bill Kent, 2nd Donna Wiebe, 3rd Dave Derbyshire. Contract bridge is played on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club. New members are always welcome, with free bridge lessons for those who would like to learn. If you enjoy playing euchre, you’ll love playing bridge.

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