Southpoint Sun March 20, 2013

Leamington man injured in altercation

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Leamington is investigating an assault that occurred on Thursday, March 14 at approximately 10:30 p.m.

The incident occurred on Wigle Street in Leamington, between Mill Street and Marlborough Street East. An altercation ensued involving several parties resulting in one Leamington male being treated for serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

Police are requesting any person with information regarding this dispute and the persons responsible to contact Leamington OPP at 519-326-2544. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at Seacliff Park

The Easter Bunny is coming to town and he’s dropping off eggs and goodies at Seacliff Park in Leamington.

This Saturday, March 23 the annual Kinsmen Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 10 a.m. for all childrn under 12. Come and enjoy this family event.

Pelee Island ferry service on schedule for 2013...

By Bryan Jessop

A repeat of last year’s delays are not expected for Leamington’s ferrying services.

While the Jiimaan is scheduled for a trip to the Welland area for mandatory, routine dry dock inspection, the Pelee Islander is ready to go for the upcoming ferry shuttle service season between Leamington and Pelee Island. Although no trips to or from Sandusky, Ohio are being scheduled for the first two weeks, the Pelee Islander will first venture from the local docks on Tuesday, March 26 — three days ahead of its original schedule for 2013.

The 53-year-old ship will make seven trips to and from Pelee Island per week from March 26 to April 25. If scheduled inspection and maintenance to the Jiimaan go without incident, the larger vessel will take over the same schedule from the Pelee Islander from April 26 to June 20.

The Jiimaan, built in 1992 and first put in service two years later, will soon make its way to Port Weller, Ontario for dry dock inspection by Lock 1 of the Welland Canal, an estimated four-week process. This year, the pre-season services are being conducted by Seaway Marine and Industrial. Inspection is required for all ferry service ships once every five years, a service tendered to companies wishing to bid competitively on the jobs.

“They’ll be pulling out shafts and a list of other interesting things,” said Owen Sound Transportation Company president and CEO Susan Schrempf.

The Pelee Islander underwent inspection last year and will not be due for its next check up for another four seasons.

Routine service to the Jiimaan last year revealed that unexpected repairs to the vessel’s propellers were required while the Pelee Islander was undergoing its prescheduled inspection. A trouble-plagued 2012 season also left the Jiimaan stranded on a sandbar near the Kingsville docks, leaving more than 30 passengers temporarily stranded for nearly two days in October.

The operators of the two ships, the provincially-controlled Owen Sound Transportation Company, are hoping for an incident-free inspection and maintenance session this spring to allow the Jiimaan to relieve the Pelee Islander of daily, round-trip duties.

“We hope to see it back in time for that (April 26) start,” said Schrempf.

The Jiimaan can carry a maximum of 400 passengers, including 15 to 16 crew members while the aging and smaller Pelee Islander can carry 250, including a crew of eight. Although other transportation services are often vulnerable to the condition of the economy, there is rarely a lull in activity for the Pelee Island Ferry Service.

“I don’t think we’ve ever had a season that’s not busy,” said Schrempf.

Aside from mechanical condition, the only factors that normally obstruct the local ferrying service are inclement weather conditions. The schedules posted for the Jiimaan and Pelee Islander — available on www. ontarioferries. com/peleeferry/english/schedule.html — are subject to possible change stemming from Lake Erie’s water/ice conditions and weather patterns.

LEAMINGTON COUNCIL NOTES

$2M tendered for Oak/Erie intersection reconstruction

At the Monday, Mar. 20 Council meeting, the result of tendering the reconstruction of the intersection of Oak St. and Erie St. was approved as a first charge on the 2013 budget. Coco Paving Inc. was the low bidder at just over $2 million. That contract also includes upgrades to traffic signals that were tendered separately last year but which came in too high at the time. By combining this work with the large reconstruction contract, the expected savings were realized.

BILL CHAPLIN

Municipal Correspondent

Prior to presenting the contract to Council for their endorsement, administration also presented a report stating that a review of pedestrian traffic between the two main entrances of the Heinz plant did not meet the Provincial warrants for a traffic signal there (to assist people crossing Erie Street there). Consequently, the removal of that part of the reconstruction contract resulted in a savings of about $79,000.

Council was assured that the reconstruction would be complete before Heinz tomato season, even if it was only to the point of a base coat of asphalt.

Study funding for County Road 20

Part of Leamington Municipal Council’s wish list, and a priority part of the County Wide Active Transportation Study (CWATS) is building some kind of path or trail along County Road 20 between Sherk Street and the Albuna Town Line. There have been too many accidents and near misses between the traffic and pedestrians and cyclists who use the route. At Monday’s Council meeting, Leamington Council approved spending $69,512 as the municipality’s share of a Functional Design Study for this upgrade.

The money will only be spent if County Council approves spending $75,240 as their share of this project. The total cost of $143,540 represents about 15% of the estimated construction cost of the three segments of trail that would have to be built. This is higher than usual, but a couple of unique considerations make it necessarily more costly: instead of being a 66-foot road allowance, much of County Road 20 in that area has only 40 feet, and utility poles are right up against the property line. In addition, sections of the curbing along the road have deteriorated to the point that the study must determine whether or not to build the pathways right up against them, or to temporarily replace them before the road is reconstructed in the future.

South Essex Arts Association freed of property leases

Since November of 2012 the South Essex Arts Association has wanted to be free of two properties that were originally purchased by the municipality as part of a planned performing arts space in the Art Gallery. The properties, one on Talbot Street and the Gregory Building on Mill Street, were leased to the Arts Association as a temporary measure until construction plans were set. The Association in turn sublet the properties to bring in a bit of cash flow.

With the development of the Bank Theatre & Meeting Place, plans to expand the Art Gallery were abandoned and the properties became something of a millstone around the Association’s neck. So, back in November, Municipal Council decided to obtain a real estate value on the properties to help determine what the best disposition of the buildings would be. In the meantime, the Arts Association was still holding the lease.

At the end of January, the Municipality received a letter from the Association formally requesting relief from the lease responsibility for the properties.

During discussion of the report, memories of what happened back in November varied, leading to extensive discussions about what the Municipality should do. What was finally decided was to end the lease with the Arts Association, to discuss possible disposition of the property with the Chamber of Commerce and with the law firm that originally sold the municipality the real estate (at their cost), and to notify the current subletting tenants that their leases would be ended May 31.

New young chef at Seacliffe Inn

A young and upcoming chef will be running the new restaurant at the well known Seacliffe Inn. Mitchell Stanton, 24, says “I am very thankful for the opportunity in front of me and am determined to make it a success.”

This will be Mitchell’s first chance to run a restaurant but he is no stranger to the kitchen. “I started washing dishes when I was still in grade school, and was hooked on food ever since.”

It’s been over ten years since his first shift scrubbing pots and pans and he has many accomplishments to show for it since then. After high school, Mitchell enrolled in George Brown College for chef training. He graduated with honors and started travelling around, gaining as much knowledge and experience as he could. He cooked in Collingwood and then moved to Niagara Falls, taking a catering job. Then he caught his big break. He took a job as a personal chef for a sailing team. He travelled to Texas and Miami, cooking for the 13 person team; breakfast, lunch and dinner. “It taught me so much about using fresh, local ingredients and cooking without a set menu,” says Mitchell “It allowed me to be creative and use whatever looked best at the market that day.”

After Miami, he hooked up with the Canadian Olympic Sailing team. He was off to Europe for a two and a half month tour leading up to the Olympics. “I travelled in Spain, France, Italy, Belgium and Holland. I got to try all the local cuisine and experience all the markets, and it changed my way of looking at food. In Europe people don’t go to super-

markets and Costco you go to the market and buy what’s fresh.”

Now Mitchell is back in Essex County and wants to take this approach to food here. “We live in one of the best places in Canada to get fresh produce. There are countless farms raising quality livestock right in our backyards. I want to work closely with the farmers and get that relationship back with our food I feel we have lost.”

I think we were spoiled last year with the warm weather in February and March. Now, here we sit, after March Break and we’re still putting up with winter storm watches.

Of course, these storms haven’t amounted to much, compared to what we saw as kids.

Then again, I remember revelling in the odd snowfall during March Break back in those days. We loved the snow. Not just because of snow days, but because we always went outside to play in the snow. Whether tobogganing or just running through the white stuff, it brought out the best in us. Fresh air, imagine that.

If you lived in Wheatley, you had a snowmobile, because everyone in Wheatley had a snowmobile... and a nickname.

You’re hard pressed nowadays to find a few kids building a snow fort or having a snowball fight when the weather turns flaky. Our entire block was outside during snowy days back then.

Times are different now. Video games, Ipads and over 100 TV channels now keep our kids busy inside.

I remember one of the first video games I played. It was an arcade game, located in the hallway at the old Leamington IGA Mall. I worked at the IGA for about five years and spent most of my breaks playing Asteroids in the hallway, plopping quarters down that slot like they were going out of style.

To us, in 1980, that Asteroids game was amazing. By today’s standards, it looks like an ancient arcade game. The graphics on the PS3 and XBox are so advanced, you think you’re playing something real.

Maybe that’s the attraction. You can kill all the zombies you want from the safety of your own couch, and even play against your cousin’s wife’s little brother, who lives in Alabama. I must admit, I love the sports games but don’t get to play them much. The kids are all much better at it than I am.

It’s entertainment, but is it really molding our young ones into productive, ambitious citizens? I don’t know, but I remember fondly the days before all this technology took over.

Back in those days, a search engine was the truck the fire department sent out to look for lost people. A megabite was something that happened when the neighbour’s dog got a big piece of you. Cookies were what grandma made on the weekends and history was a subject in school. Windows kept the weather out of the

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house, and a mouse, well, that was what made mom scream and stand on a chair On TV, nobody ever heard of Honey Boo Boo or Duck Dynasty. Our Honey Boo Boo was Cindy Brady and our Duck Dynasty was Donald and his nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie.

We never imagined technology would allow us to talk to someone and see them on the screen, just as George Jetson had done way back when.

Now, if only all of that TV technology would have come true, I could get the heck out of this cold and go somewhere warm.

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Second phase of CIP renovations underway at Source For Sports

By Sheila McBrayne

Leamington’s Source For Sports is one of several downtown businesses that received the first Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grants last year from the Municipality of Leamington. In 2012 Source For Sports spent approximately $30,000 on floors and windows and details in the interior of the building, with $6,500 being eligible for qualified funding under the CIP grant. “Not everything is covered, but it helps with the final costs. This is our second and last grant through CIP and we’re focusing on the exterior this time,” said Source For Sports co-owner Shawn Bodle.

Work has begun on the exterior façade of the Erie Street store, which dates back to the late 1940s when Bodle’s grandparents Gord and Francis Dobell first opened the Sporting Goods and Toys store. Shawn and his brother Ted Bodle are third generation proprietors taking the reins from their parents Norm and Gail.

The CIP grant is a new initiative of the Municipality to match funds that businesses are willing to invest in their stores.

“The grant is basically a 50/50 grant on parts that apply. I had to pay for demolition and removal of the other three signs myself - we peeled back one from the 90s, one from the 70s, and one from the 60s. I think the one still on the storefront is the original that my grandfather put up around 1949,” said Boodle.

Although a new sign will eventually be placed on the storefront, a lot of attention will be made to the details. “I’d love to recreate the original ‘gingerbread’ Victorian architecture on the top of the building now too, especially since I have a picture and a heritage restorer here and interested. It’ll depend on the price,” stated Bodle.

Bodle isn’t sure how much this project will cost, which includes vintage windows and attention to the gingerbread details on the storefront. “We’re still gathering quotes, so we’ll see. The grants range from $2,500 to a maximum of $15,000 on approved renovations. We want to get started right away,” said Bodle.

“The woodwork on the lower level will be repaired/restored to its original look as well, with five bronze framed windows in the shoe store front… Our sign will be 27 feet smaller to accommodate these windows. I’m going to try to restore it as architecturally correct as possible,” stated Bodle.

This block of Erie Street North is over 100 years old. “The basement has tree trunks

supporting the floors and are still in great shape, with real stone walls,” explained Bodle.

Other CIP grants were awarded for the former Post and Shopper building on Princess Street where the town granted Grossi Construction $15,000 – the maximum grant allowed under the program – to help turn the former Leamington Post building on Princess Street into a new office complex. Work on the building is ongoing.

Club Fitt on Mill Street was also one of the first grants administered through the program last year. Improvements to the windows and exterior are complete.

“Overall, I just wish there was more money. The entire revitalization program was $1.3 million over 10 years, now they’ve changed that to $1.3 million over five years,” said Bodle. Bodle is also anticipating the addition of gateways, which will clearly designate the uptown area. “Gateways are supposed to be done in the downtown from all four entries into town,” said Bodle. The original plan was to do one per year at a cost of $60,000 each, but Bodle said that has changed and all four are supposed to be erected this year.

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ANSWERS ON PAGE 36

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Are you ready for surprises, Aries? If not, loosen up a little bit because there is a little excitement in store for you. It will come when you least expect it.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

You may need an extra dose of patience this week, Taurus. Some difficult tasks are ahead and you will be in charge of getting things back to normal.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, though many things can induce stress, the infectious sound of children's laughter will quickly take you out of a slump. Take some time to enjoy the simpler things in life.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, some issues that require your attention arise at the office even though you may feel you have already devoted enough time to work responsibilities this week.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

A memorable night is on the horizon, Leo. It may be Wednesday or Thursday, so plan to look your best on those days. Romance could be in the air as well.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, before reacting to something this week, take a few deep breaths before saying or doing anything. This way you can be sure you are not engaging in a knee-jerk reaction.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, someone you can trust will be by your side this week when you need the most support. He or she also can help with sorting through financial concerns.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you may need to take a look at your finances and any things you can do to address any issues. Tweak things that have not been working as you had hoped.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, make some concessions if it means keeping the peace around the house. Sometimes you have to simply sit back and let others be in the spotlight.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, take a few moments to think about what you expect from a particular person and then develop a strategy that will bring you to that end. It sounds easy, but it will require effort.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Sometimes things last, but other times they fizzle away, Aquarius. You may not be able to predict the outcome of everything, but you can take steps to protect the things you want to save.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Others will quickly figure out that there is no one quite like you, Pisces. You are a great friend to be around.

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‘Children In Motion’ Grant Request

Recreation administration wants to apply for a two-year grant from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport’s Ontario Sport & Recreation Community Fund.

BILL CHAPLIN

Municipal Correspondent

To do so requires the Council’s permission, so a report was presented to Council on Monday evening, Mar. 20, soliciting their approval.

To quote the report: “A gap in recreation programs for children ages 3-6 years old was identified by program staff and through customer feedback... The “Children in Motion” project will allow staff at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex (LKRC) to investigate, develop and instruct programs that focus on fundamental movement and age-appropriate sport developmental activities for children ages 3 years to 6 years old. The project will focus on introducing three new sport activities (Parent & Tot Indoor Soccer, FUNdamental Tee Ball, KinderGym) and one active play activity (Sporty Tots).”

The consensus of members of Council was that this was an excellent idea and their endorsement was provided. Before adding his approval, however, Councillor Larry Verbeke asked two very pointed questions: since a Council resolution was essential by the next day, he wanted to know how long administration had known about this grant, and would it involve ‘new’ money, or would it be accommodated within existing spending. The answers were that this grant was first offered only 40 days ago, so it was impossible to put the application together any faster than it was, and the anticipated new money needed (it was called “incremental cost”) would amount to only $1,500 over the two years of this $85,713 project.

Voices of Youth in Community hosting youth camp retreat

The participants of Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) were asked for their opinion on issues affecting youth living in Windsor and Essex County and to develop creative solutions to address these concerns. “From these discussions, VOYC felt that low self-esteem is an issue that deserve attention,” said VOYC Program Coordinator Wanda Rodrigues. “The impact it can have on a person – how it can lead to a negative self- image, depression, anxiety, bullying, substance abuse, eating disorders and isolation.”

With the support of Youth & Family Resource Network of Essex County (YFRN), GenNext Windsor Essex/County Youth Leadership program and volunteer mentors, VOYC began planning an event to support other youth. This resulted in the creation of the Raising Your Self-Esteem Community Camp Retreat. The retreat will take place May 25-26 at Point Pelee National Park.

VOYC encourages youth between 14-18 years of age living in Windsor/Essex County to participate. “VOYC felt it was important for adults to learn about what is happening in the lives of youth, their challenges, experiences and how they are feeling,” said Rodrigues. “Everyone has a story unique to them, so they created the ‘VOYC Your Story’ theme.” A maximum of 16 youth will be selected to attend the free two-day overnight retreat.

“Attending the retreat is really just the beginning,” added Rodrigues. “We look forward to the input and direction of the participants to develop future activities and program content. The retreat will give them a chance to meet new people in a non-judgmental environment, learn how other youth are going through some of the same stuff as them in their own way, overcome personal hurdles and participate in a variety of fun activities.”

Deadline for entries is Tues. Apr. 2 at 5 p.m. Applications and information about the Raising Your Self Esteem Community Camp Retreat are available at the Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County main office, 23 Mill St. West, Kingsville, or online at www.resourcenetwork.ca/events. You can also email Wanda Rodrigues, VOYC Program Coordinator, at wrodrigues@resourcenetwork.ca or call 519-733-8983 ext. 22.

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.

Without a start running on all cylinders, the Leamington Flyers allowed the London Nationals to jump to an early lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

The Conference’s final four began with not one but two upset wins, as the fourth-place Nationals handed the second-place Flyers a 6-2 loss and the sixth-place Strathroy Rockets nipped the first-place Chatham Maroons 3-2. The series start for the Flyers was the first night for giveaway rally towels, although Flyers fans were given little in the way of incentive to wave them during the Thursday, March 14 loss.

Special teams were mostly non-factors for Game 1, as the Nationals were granted only a single power play while the Flyers were handed three. With the win, London preserved its undefeated road record in the 2013 playoffs.

The Nationals scored the only goal of the opening 20 minutes, as Paul Hopkins released a wrist shot from 20 feet directly in front of the Flyers net. The waist-high shot appeared to catch Flyer goalie Matt Mancina off guard, allowing the puck to sail into the left side of the net. The Flyers hit a post about a minute later and despite outshooting their opponents 11-6 through the opening frame, headed to the dressing room with a 1-0 first-intermission deficit.

London turned its offensive game up a notch in the second period, expanding its lead to 4-0 before Myles Doan replied for Leamington. After just over five minutes of play, an ice-level, bouncing puck was redirected by Ryan Wells and into the right side of Mancina’s net. What stood as the game-winner came about 11 minutes later, when Aaron Dartch took a long pass from Wells, approached the Flyers’ net from its right side and wristed the puck off the inner edge of the far post and into the mesh.

London’s forwards found a gap in their host’s defensive armour about a minute-and-a-half later, as Matt Wildman one-timed a Jeff Bauer pass past Mancina from just in front of his crease.

Doan one-timed a goal of his own 18 seconds later, firing an arcing shot that eluded the glove hand of Nationals goalie Taylor Edwards. The pass came from Kyle Shaw, who in turn took a feed from Mitch Amante.

The crowd of 864 spectators was led to believe a comeback was possible for the Flyers early in the third stanza. Taking advantage of a power play that began with 1:12 left in the second, Shaw and Amante teamed up with a

Nats lead Flyers 2-1 in semis

By Bryan Jessop

quick pass and shoot play that zipped past Edwards to allow Leamington to pull within two.

Austyn Roudebush replaced Mancina to start the third period and made two big saves early in the frame to keep his team’s hopes alive. Playoff points leader Noah Schwartz however put the game away with an ice-level shot that narrowly found the right corner of the Leamington net with just over 12 minutes remaining.

Shawn Crowley finished the scoring by flipping the puck from just inside his own blue line into an empty Leamington net with 2:02 on the clock.

The Flyers outshot London 26-22 and went one for three on the man advantage. The Nationals did not score during their lone power play.

“Not all of our top players were our top players,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “The Doan, Shaw and Amante line played well, but we have to get a big effort out of everybody. We’re not a team that can survive with only four or five guys playing well.”

Piroski noted that the Nationals are a team his players cannot allow to set up a steady flow of scoring chances.

“They’re good players who can score goals,” he said. “They were opportunistic last night — they’ve got guys who can bury the puck when given the chance. We allowed a couple soft goals, although we had some chances. We squandered our chances and they capitalized on theirs.”

London jumped out to a 2-0 series lead on Friday by means of a 4-1 decision at the arena in Dorchester. The Nationals built a 3-0 advantage to start the third period, although Doan scored 35 seconds into the final frame to bring Leamington within two. Amante and Alex Seguin drew assists. London put the game away in the final minute with another empty-netter. The Nationals outshot the Flyers 2018 in the defensive battle, going one for four on the power play while Leamington managed one for five.

Game 3 brought the teams back to Heinz Arena Sunday on St. Patrick’s Day, where the luck of the Irish allowed the Flyers to pull within a game with a 4-2 victory. David Dalby got the

Several players from both the Nationals and Flyers eye up an airborne puck in the London zone during the third period of Game 1 in the Western Conference semifinals. London took a 1-0 lead in the series by winning the game 6-2. (SUN Photo)

scoring started with a power play tally in the first stanza, assisted by Seguin and Nathan Opblinger. London evened the score in the second, but Amante and Tony Spidalieri replied to give Leamington a 3-1 lead. Doan, Kyle Bowman, Opblinger and Seguin were credited with helpers.

London cut the lead down to a single goal with a power play marker late in the third, but Doan dashed the guests’ comeback hopes with a two-man advantage goal assisted by Amante with eight seconds remaining.

Sean Consitt of the Nationals was assessed a major and a game misconduct late in the third for a high stick that left Seguin bleeding heavily onto his jersey 66 seconds prior to the Doan goal. The game also marked the return of Troy Cox to the Flyers line-up following a concussion that kept the Harrow native off the game roster since mid January.

Game 4 is slotted for Wednesday, March 20 in London at 7:30 p.m. Game 5 will be in Leamington Thursday, March 21 at 7:10 p.m., followed by a Saturday, March 23 Game 6 in London at 7:30 p.m. and Game 7 Sunday, March 24 in Leamington at 7:10 p.m.

The Rest of the West

In the other Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League Western Coneference semifinal matchup, the Strathroy Rockets broke a 2-2 tie in Game 1’s final minute of regulation at Chatham Memorial Arena, also on Thursday. Wes Baker, Matthew Watson and Brett Dalton scored for the Rockets while Michael Verboom and Brennan Feasy replied for the Maroons. Chatham evened the series 1-1 with a 3-2 Friday win. Steven Szekesy, Connor Doran and Sean Myers scored for the Maroons while Mike Mandarelli and Nick Boyer accounted for Rocket goals. Chatham earned a 2-1 lead in the semis with a Game 3 victory on Sunday. Szekesy and Eric Palazzolo scored for the Maroons in the 2-1 win while Dalton provided the lone Strathroy goal. Results from Game 4, played Tuesday, were not available by press deadline.

Come out and suppport the flyers! round 2 vs london

GAME 5 - LeamingtonThurs., mar 21 - 7:10 PM

GAME 6 - londonsat., mar 23 - 7:30 PM IF NECESSARY

GAME 7 - leamingtonsun., mar 24 - 7:10 PM IF NECESSARY

IODE presents 48th Antique Show

By Bryan Jessop

Nearing the half-century mark, the Leamington IODE Antique Show featured hundreds of collectable items, many of roughly the same age as the show itself.

The Sir Winston Churchill IODE presented the 48th annual Antique Show Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. The event once again attracted vendors from across Southwestern Ontario, including communities such as Peterborough, Owen Sound, Paris, Ont., Whitby, London, St. Thomas, Sarnia, Windsor, Harrow, Amherstburg and Leamington and surrounding area. The 2013 show drew 26 ven-

dors, who each paid a $125 entry fee each for 16 ft. by 11 ft. spaces in the complex’s gymnasium.

Of the more than two-dozen vendors — many reputed to be among Ontario’s premier antique collectors — five attended the Leamington show for the first time and two returned from taking several years off.

“A lot of them (vendors) have been with us for a very long time,” said Sir Winston Churchill IODE past president and Antique Show co-chair Sue Adamson.

Adamson co-organizes the annual event along with Linda Derbyshire.

On average, between 500 and 600 visitors each day pay

a $5 entry fee to roam through the display of rare, unique, valuable and collectable items, in search of deals and sales to add to their own collections. Because of consistent snowfall and chilly conditions, the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours on Saturday were subject to only about half the usual customer traffic — about 300 visitors.

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New A-1 Chinese Food Restaurant opens in Leamington with free buffet

The New A-1 Chinese Food Restaurant in Leamington is repeating the success of the existing Essex, LaSalle and Wallaceburg locations, which have become popular for their lunch and dinner buffets.

The large, attractive dining room in the new A-1 Leamington Restaurant is situated where visitors can dine, enjoy their food and soak in the small town atmosphere.

The new restaurant offers both buffet and menu dining with Cantonese and Szechuan dishes. It also boasts one of the brightest and most pleasant dining rooms for a restaurant, with a buffet service and menu with lots of variety. Dividers help break up the wide space, and the room’s large-size space prevents diners from feeling crammed and crowded as they dine and browse buffet tables. The décor, with its colourful lights and cool bar, makes the restaurant feel cozy and quaint.

During a visit, there are several chicken and rib dishes among the food fare, with delicious stir-fried green beans, mixed vegetables and an array of salad choices.

An abundance of servers keep watch on both dinner and buffet tables, offering attentive and friendly service, whisking away plates and smiling throughout.

Cheung Kwong has been operating A-1 Chinese restaurants in Essex, LaSalle and Wallaceburg for the past 14 years.

On Sunday, March 24, A1 Chinese Restaurant will be offering a free buffet from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. at the new Leamington location – 319 Erie St.

Come one, come all for a treat and plenty of great cuisine, on a first-come, first-served basis. Mr. Kwong is looking forward to meeting everyone and he hopes everyone plans a return visit very soon.

Seeking members for Regional Cancer Program’s Community Advisory Committee

The Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program is recruiting members to serve on their Community Advisory Committee.

Input will assist the Regional Cancer Program in making lasting impact improvements for cancer patients and their caregivers across the Erie St. Clair Region, in the areas of prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and palliative care.

Committee membership includes patients, family members and caregivers of cancer patients who have experienced cancer within the last 3 years, and represent the areas of Essex County, Chatham-Kent and Lambton County. The committee meets three times/year.

This is a volunteer position. Travel costs will be covered, and refreshments provided.

For more information and to apply, contact: Cathy Mombourquette, Communications Coordinator, Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program, 519-254-5577 ext 58774, cathy_mombourquette@wrh.on.ca or visit www. wrh.on.ca/escrcp

Application deadline is April 15, 2013.

About the Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program: Under the leadership of the Regional Vice President, Regional Cancer Programs are networks of stakeholders, healthcare professionals and organizations involved in cancer prevention and care within each of the province’s 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs). The Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program oversees the delivery and quality of cancer services for the areas of Windsor/Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia/Lambton by responding to local cancer issues, coordinating care, and working to continually improve access to care, wait times and quality. Windsor Regional Hospital is host to the Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program.

Kids get crafty at library

By Bryan Jessop

This year, March Break proved an opportunity for local youths to show their creative sides.

The Essex County Library’s Leamington branch held its annual Spring Break program for four- to six- and seven- to 10-year-olds from Monday, March 11 to Thursday, March 14, this year opting for the theme ‘Art Attack’. The four-day event kicked off with ‘Colour Me A Rainbow’ on Monday, followed by ‘Adventures In Art’ Tuesday — the stories, crafts and activities of both days were geared toward the younger of the two age groups.

Wednesday followed up with ‘Camouflage!’ and Thursday wrapped things up with ‘Where’s Art?’ — activities and crafts planned for the seven- to 10-year-olds.

All four sessions were one hour in length and utilized supplies purchased by the library. Attending youths were treated to stories, crafts, games and multiple other activities based on the annual theme.

March Break programs have been part of youth activities at the Leamington library for more than the past quarter century. Although families of participating youths have been encouraged to pre-register, there are no fees to sign up. Last year’s theme was the War of 1812, commemorating the historic event’s bicentennial.

“There’s always a different theme. One thing we always do is introduce different crafts since the kids really like that,” said Leamington library branch assistant Leslie Stephenson, who conducted each day’s gathering along with library desk clerk Alyssa Stewart. “It’s been successful. Some of the kids have been here for our March Break activities since they were babies.”

Each morning’s list of activities were attended by an average of 15 to 20 youths.

For information on other youth programs and events at the Essex County Library’s Leamington branch, call 226-946-1529, extension 220.

Left: One of three groups of youths lay out a series of cards in preparation for a game of Concentration as part of activities during the Essex County Library Leamington branch’s annual March Break program. This year’s theme was ‘Art Attack’ and ran from Monday, March 11 to Thursday, March 14.

Right: In a sort of non-competitive alternative to musical chairs, youths walk around a mat in the Essex County Library Leamington branch’s activity room and await instruction on what colour or animal to step on from branch assistant Leslie Stephenson (not pictured) during ‘Art Attack’.

Struttin Toms Receive Awards

The executive of the Wheatley Struttin Toms attended the Provincial Awards Banquet of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) in Woodstock in January 2013, and due to the success of their 2012 NWFT Banquet received the following awards: 1st place for Highest Gross Net; 2nd place for Highest Gross Dollars; 2nd place for Highest Gross to Net Percentage. From left to right are club members Brad Chadwick, Dale Holland, Dale Scott, John Todd and Chris Clark. Proceeds from the banquet will be used for scholarship awards, youth hunter training and a youth event. The Strutting Toms appreciate the support they received by all who attended their first banquet and hope to see everyone again this year. Their second annual NWTF Banquet will be held at the Car Barn in Wheatley on Thurs. Apr. 11, 2013. Tickets are available from Brad 519-919-3258, Dale 519322-8015 or Chris 519-816-8050.

Register for library programs from home

Essex County Library now offers the ability to register online for the many wonderful programs for children and adults at all Essex County Library branches. All you need is your library card and personal identification number (PIN). Simply go to the website at http://www. essexcountylibrary.ca, go to ‘Coming Events’ and then click on ‘All Events’. Locate the program you wish to register for and click on the ‘Register’ button. Enter your library card and PIN.

Once your library card is verified you will see that many of the fields on the registration form have been populated. You can modify the fields and complete the form. Click on ‘Send’ and you will receive an e-mail confirmation of your registration. A few days prior to the program you will also receive an e-mail reminder.

If a program is full you can join a waiting list and be notified via e-mail if someone cancels. You can also cancel your registration online.

For more detailed instructions, check out the YouTube video on the website.

For those who do not have access to a computer, you can still register for programs at your local library branch or by calling 226-946-1529. Online registration is available anytime day or night, and anywhere. Just one of the many ways Essex County Library is striving to serve you better.

March Break at the Complex

March 11-15, 2013

Pepper surprised by Queen’s Jubilee medal

By Sheila McBrayne

“It came in the mail. It looked like a pizza box, and I thought, what’s this?” said Todd Pepper of Leamington.

We’ve read the stories and seen the photos of local presentations of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal winners, but Pepper was shocked when the box he received in the mail contained a Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal and certificate. “I was very surprised, and very honoured,” he said.

Pepper retired from the Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority in August 2011 after a long career in waste management. Pepper had served as General Manager of the Waste Authority since 1994, but it wasn’t his professional position in Windsor that earned him the Queen’s acknowledgement, it was the six weeks a year he was seconded to work with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities on waste management projects overseas.

“The Board of Directors [at EWSWA] donated six weeks of my time each year. I worked on four projects over the years,” said Pepper.

Pepper spent four years in the Philippines doing disaster relief work at a waste disposal site that collapsed after a cyclone. As a waste specialist he was able to help the people of Olongapo, population 200,000, with their waste management crisis.

His next project was in Thailand where he spent

two years working with a Tech University to develop Asian waste management programs, which allowed

the cities to exchange information and set up recycling and organic composting programs.

After the 2005 Tsunami that devastated Sri Lanka, Pepper went to Galle, population 220,000, where garbage and debris poured into the Indian Ocean. Here, he designed and helped build landfill sites.

His last project before retiring was in Nicaragua where he set up a nationwide recycling program, with all the cities using a peer-to-peer model. “This is fully up and

running now… this was a very fulfilling project,” said Pepper.

“I could not have done this work for FCM without the support of my employer, the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority, as

well as the County of Essex and the City of Windsor who are FCM member municipalities. I thank them for the opportunity they gave me to carry out the international development work for FCM,” stated Pepper. In Leamington, Pepper is a longtime member of Sun Parlour Players and has been busy helping with the renovation work at The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place.

OBITUARY

Hazel Grant

July 22, 1923 – March 14, 2013

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our wonderful mom, grandma, great-grandma and great great-grandma, at the Sun Parlor Home, Leamington, at the age of 89 years.

OBITUARY

Ted (Teddy the Bear) Bradford

August 3, 1940 – March 11, 2013

OBITUARY

Ernest Neufeld

Beloved wife of the late Clifford Grant (2009). Loving mom of Bernice Sovie (Jerry), Fred (Sandra), Joann Sova (Ron), Sheila Baltzer (Butch). She will also be greatly missed by her grandchildren Dale Woodhouse (Laura), Diane Beresh (John), Kandy Reid (Harry), Darcy Grant (Michelle), Derek Grant (Crystal), Tracie Koehler (Mike), Jeff Jaynes (Karen), Kellie Wilson (Duff), Guy Baltzer (Melissa), her great-grandchildren Natasha, Miranda, Jenna, Deny, Karlea, Spencer, Chace, Chance, Sommer, Sawyer, Garret, Taylor, Hunter, Tori, Brianna, Vanessa, Ella, McKenzee, Madison, Brock, Tyler, Jordin, Sierra, and her great-greatgrandchildren Tanner, Carter, Gabiella, Nash and Stella. Also survived by her sister Irene Cowan, sister-in-law Florence Grant, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Fanny and Bert Imeson, and siblings Ethel Forrest (Lou), Allan Imeson (Elsie), George Imeson (Bessie), John Imeson (Pearl), Archie Imeson (Ruth), Isobel Teskey (Walt), Charlotte Teskey, Tom Imeson (Norma), Russ Cowan, Stan Grant.

A special thank you to all the staff at the Sun Parlor Home, and especially Julie Keown and the staff on the 3rd Floor. We can never thank you enough.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

Funeral service celebrating Hazel’s life was held on Monday, March 18, 2013. Interment at Graceland Cemetery, Ruthven.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society or the Parkinson’s Society.

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

6 cyl

•3 F250 w/hydraulic tailgates (2-2004/ 1-2002)

•2000

•Ford Crown Victoria

•Ford & Chevy Pick-ups – 5 of

•4-LTP80C 3 inch water pump 6.5hp

•4-LT390Q1 - 13hp Gas engine

•2 Loncin MS10 Plate tamper

•2 Loncin MS20 Plate tamper

•Rosco LPW3600 pressure washer

•Cutting tools; end mills, carbide inserts & holders, drills, taps, burrs, annular cutters

•Brushes; wire wheels, wire brushes

•Skids of: aerosol paint, gallons of paint, lubricants, epoxies & adhesives, sorbents

•1992 Chevy 3500 Dump; 12ft landscaper dump box; 350 engine; w/mounted arrow board/crane/salt spreader

•2008 Bobcat 324 mini excavator; 2363 hrs.; expandable tracks; w/12in. bucket and cover

It is with heavy hearts that we say “See ya later” to a wonderful husband, amazing father and fun loving grandfather, Ted (Teddy the Bear) Bradford. Teddy will be missed by many friends, co-workers, retirees of local CAW 444, and all who had the pleasure of crossing paths with him. Ted worked hard and played even harder! A dedicated employee of Chrysler Canada for 35 years bought Ted all sorts of toys, his 5th wheel being the latest and greatest. His good heart will be remembered the most.

Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Rosemary Bradford (Legue), his eldest daughter Dawn McMullan and husband Kevin, his baby Kimmie (Kimberly Quadrini) and husband Nando. Blessed with three grandchildren, Maghen, McKinnon and Chelsea. Also survived by his sister Linda Sasserville and husband Jerry, sisterin -law Jannette Foreman and husband Mac, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Ted joins his father and mother, the late James and Violet Bradford, along with Bonita, his favorite pup and “couch partner.”

A gathering was held at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Thursday, March 14, 2013 between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for a celebration of Teddy’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Leamington Hospital Auxiliary greatly appreciated.

Special thanks to the many doctors, nurses and therapists who worked with Ted during his illness at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital. Big hugs and bushels of gratitude and love to Mike and Nancy Raffoul, John and Judy Biekx, and Bonnie and Ron Fields.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

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

•Elgin Whirlwind 2001 Freightliner Series L street sweeper

•Irriframe Irrigation Travelers

•Ford Fire aerial Ladder Truck – 60ft. boom; 19,000mi

•Turco TC180 – 6ft. rototiller – 3of

•4 – 1ton F450 4x4 Diesel Dump trucks

•Powertek gas and diesel generators 11of.

•Jig & Fixture parts & accessories; industrial magnets, die springs, toggle clamps, tooling components, bushings, shim stock

•Hardware; fasteners, gaskets, clamps, gauges

•band saw blades

•filters; air, water, oil cartridge, bag, furnace

•Welding; electrodes, accessories, tips

•1995 Markham 20 ton equipment trailer w/air brakes; 20ft. deck; 5 ft. tail

•5th. Wheel Tailgate; fits 2001 Dodge Pick-up

Ernest George (Ernie) Neufeld, 80 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Beloved husband of Anna (Tiessen) for almost 57 years. Loving father of Carol Santos (Jim), Judy Felhaber (Greg). Cherished grandfather of Michael Santos, Jodi Meca (Nuno), and proud great-grandfather of Cassandra and Brianna. Predeceased by his sister Irene Tiessen (2012) and brother George (1997). Special brother-in-law of John Tiessen, Peter Tiessen (Rosemarie), late Margaret Driedger (Harry), Herman Tiessen (Rose), Rudy Tiessen (Louise), Eric Tiessen (Sue). Always remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

Funeral service celebrating Ernie’s life was held at the North Leamington United Mennonite Church, 6th Concession, on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Rev. Bruce Wiebe officiated. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Meat Canners or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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

Sonshine Lutheran Church

Worship Service - Sunday 10 am

“A warm & caring church where the gospel of Christ is presented in Truth & Purity” ~ ALL ARE

March Break Fiesta at Discovery

Spring Home & Garden Show

Spring is here, and with it lots of

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This weekend, March 2224 is the 13th annual Home & Garden Tradeshow at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Everything from landscaping, home renovation specialists, backyard and home décor items will be featured under one roof.

This Tradeshow is especially beneficial for young families and anyone build-

ing a new home or renovating their current home.

The businesses take a lot of time and effort and pride to put together a really diverse Leamington tradeshow.

Child Care supervision will be provided free for young families while parents walk through the displays.

Local contractors will help you with exterior remodelling of decks and porches, waterproofing, foundation repair, and fencing, plus energy efficient

windows, doors and eco insulation products to add longevity to your home.

Renovations don’t have to set you over the edge. If planned properly they can be improvements that allow you the extra living space that is needed for your growing family. Restage the look of your home. Vibrant colour selections and window treatments can turn an ordinary room into an appealing space that your family will love spending time in.

Fertilizing your yard this spring

Fertilizers provide three main nutrients to our lawns and gardens: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). Nitrogen representing the first number, phosphorus the second and potassium the last number printed on fertilizer bags. Plants will absorb nitrogen quickly, potassium next, and phosphorous much more slowly.

Many lawns do not require phosphorus every year, so keeping the second number lower will not be as wasteful and will keep the unabsorbed nutrients from running off into the water supply.

Before wasting your money on fertilizer, test the soil ph and then apply the proper nutrients as needed.

back yard...

I prefer fertilizing the old-fashioned way with manure. Always use last year’s compost, unless you are starting a new bed that you don’t plan to plant right away. Fresh or raw manures will burn roots and seedlings, especially sheep or poultry manure which are considered “hot”.

Landscape companies can design front and backyard havens that are easy to tend and that have great curb appeal. Local landscape experts will educate you on the Carolinian species of trees native to this area, as well as inform you of pesticide free gardening. Many families are putting in backyard water and rock features so that every weekend spent in your backyard oasis is like a trip away.

There are many factors to consider when using manure: the type and age of the animal, the feed, and the moisture content.

Before planting, spread the composted manure over the area and then till the soil, mixing the two with a spade or fork. Doing this in the fall will allow the fibre to break down, diluting the manure with the soil for best results.

Raw manure attracts flies and may contain pathogens that will make you sick. Keep manure away from open water and creek banks. It is important to keep the nutrients or pathogens away from these locations. Raw manure should never be used on vegetable gardens. Always thoroughly wash your hands, avoiding the chance of catching diseases or infections like salmonella.

Be sure to enter your name is a draw for a patio paradise makeover valued at $5,000.

Mark your calendar to attend the Home & Garden Showcase this weekend at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Friday, March 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, March 24 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. in the Complex gymnasium. Admission is $3.

Unfortunately, the traditional methods may not be the best. You may be actually harming your lawn, your wallet and the environment all at the same time. Hiring a lawn care company to prepare the proper application or asking for advise may not be as expensive as you think.

The snow is still falling, but spring is coming. Plan your spring planting now on your “to-do list”.

Email inthebackyard74@yahoo.ca

Old Age Security benefit to remain the same

On March 15, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada announced the quarterly benefit amounts for Old Age Security (OAS) for April to June 2013.

The maximum basic OAS pension benefit paid to people 65 years of age and older will remain unchanged at $546.07 per month from April 1 to June 30, 2013. Payments under the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), the Allowance and the Allowance for the Survivor will also remain unchanged.

The OAS program consists of the basic pension, the GIS and the Allowances.

The GIS and the Allowances provide additional benefits to eligible low-income pensioners and their spouses or common-law partners, as well as to eligible survivors.

OAS benefit amounts are reviewed quarterly (in January, April, July and October) and revised as required to reflect increases in the cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) set by Statistics Canada.

If the average CPI surpasses the previous level in the future, OAS benefits will go up again. However, if the average CPI goes down, OAS benefits will remain the same.

The OAS program is funded through general tax revenues and enhances the quality of life of Canadian seniors by providing a modest base upon which to build additional income for retirement. In 2011-2012, it provided 5 million seniors with $38.1 billion in benefits.

The last time OAS benefit amounts increased was in January 2013, when benefits were raised in response to an increase in the average CPI. Since then, the average CPI has decreased. The Old Age Security Act guarantees that OAS benefits do not go down, even when there is a decrease in the CPI.

Son persuades dad to buy 1973 Dodge Charger

While Jim Founk attended high school in Leamington, the family car was an avocado-green 1969 Dodge Coronet 4-door sedan. Meanwhile, his older brother Bill was driving a cool 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger. Then Jim spotted a new metallic blue 1973 Dodge Charger with white vinyl roof at the local Dodge dealer. For over a month, he lobbied his dad to buy it. The sticker price was around $3200.

George Founk, a great dad, finally traded in the Coronet on the Charger.

“Our Charger,” recalls Jim, “came with the 318 V-8 (230 hp), automatic transmission, blue vinyl bench seats, AM radio with rear speaker, power steering, power brakes, and that was about it. No big rumbling V-8, no R/T badges, no rally rims, and no A/C.”

The Charger carried groceries by day and went cruising in the evening.

The Founk family had several teenage drivers and Jim sometimes took the farm pickup truck for social outings. Then came university. Between semesters, he returned home to the farm. By now, he was dating a local girl named Janice Driedger and they enjoyed many funfilled dates in the blue Charger. “The bench front seat was great,” says Jim. “Back then, you knew the relationship was progressing if your date slid across into the middle to sit beside the driver.

Today’s centre consoles have eliminated this cozy tradition.” The radio was pre-set at WJR in Detroit for Tiger baseball games and the “Big 8” (CKLW 800) for all the greatest music.

With Jim’s upcoming 4th year at the University of Waterloo, he persuaded dad to sell him the Charger for the “family price” of $1200, and dad bought a 1976 Charger. Jim made many trips along 401 in his ’73 Charger between home and university, with Janice often riding with him.

Following Jim’s graduation, they were engaged in the fall of 1976. They honeymooned at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in the Charger, reminiscent of the Gen-

eral Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard, then off to Toronto, where Jim worked for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and frequently drove the Charger to field offices. On weekends the Charger took them on excursions to family and friends.

By 1979, the odometer read 89,000 miles and rust was showing. Jim bought dad’s 1976 Charger and dad used Jim’s ’73 to trade on his next new car, a 1979 Ford LTD sedan. Jim never saw his ’73 Charger again.

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.”

Local pole vaulter reaches new heights

Jandre Smit is a Grade 11 student from Kingsville District High School who has been pole vaulting since Grade 9. He is part of the Windsor Legion Club and has had his best year of competing.

On February 10th he participated in the Athletics Ontario Prep Meet 2 where he ended with a 3rd place with a height of 3.65M in Men Pole Vault open division.

On February 17th he participated in the Athlet-

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee Hosts Free Skate

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) hosted a free skate for Leamington youth in grades 7-12 on Friday afternoon, March 15. Mayor John Paterson (back row, second from left), his wife Betty (back row, far left) and Leamington OPP Constable Kevin O’Neil, who is also on the MYAC (back row, third from left), donned their skates and joined MYAC representatives (pictured above) and their guests on the ice at 1 p.m. Although the Mayor had to leave for a 2 p.m. meeting, the group had a great time skating at the Unico rink.

ics Ontario Youth Senior Championships where he ended up 1st place with a height of 3.60 M in the Boys Pole Vault Youth division.

On March 3rd Jandre participated in the Athletics Ontario Bantam Midget Junior Meet where he ended up in 4th place but recorded his personal best height at 3.80 M.

All the events took place at York University, Toronto. Congratulations Jandre.

Girls hockey looking for more refs

Southpoint Minor Hockey Association is looking to host an OWHA Referee Clinic this summer. All interested applicants please contact Kelly Dries at 519-3267499 or southpointstars@gmail.com

“I am seeing the growth of girls hockey in Southpoint, and would like to utilize refs from this area for our games next year. All that is required for those who already have their OMHA refs number is a crossover clinic,” said Kelly Dries.

Jessop’s Jessop’s Journal Journal

Good ref, bad ref

It’s funny how the lack of appropriate skills is by no means the only reason I could never do certain jobs.

I could never be a cop, in part because of the belligerent and obnoxious individuals they deal with on a day-to-day basis. Ditto for doctors. And waiters. And mechanics. And referees.

True, there are incidents where referees, umpires, line judges and other game officials make some pretty brutal calls… or non-calls. Many are accused of doing it intentionally — the women’s Olympic soccer semifinal between Canada and the U.S. comes to mind.

Far more often, I believe, it’s plain old-fashion human error.

Anyone who has both played and watched one particular sport knows that the views are entirely different. Spectators, depending on their level of elevation, have a far greater ‘overall’ view of what’s going on. For game officials, the view of certain infractions is often obstructed by nonoffending players.

For this reason, many levels of ice hockey have introduced a second referee (in addition to the two linesmen). While I don’t object to the idea, I wonder why the second ref can’t sit in the scorekeeper’s box or any other structure that sits above ice level with a sort of ‘super whistle’ hanging around his neck.

To be perfectly honest, my duty as a reporter to be neutral or objective to the game I’m covering has been challenged from time to time by some horrendous officiating. I try to keep in mind that I’m not perfect at my job either (my apologies to the WECSSAA Cullen Conference champion St. Joseph’s Lasers, who are, in fact, NOT the Lakers).

Still, I’ve seen some officiating decisions made on the rink, pitch, field, court and diamond that I just can’t fathom. I once covered a playoff soccer game when working in Tilbury where a shot at the Tilbury net deflected off the crossbar, bounced downward and landed about three feet in front of the goal line before a player from either team touched the ball. The ref blew his whistle, indicating a goal had just been scored.

The temptation was there to vocally declare that a goal in that scenario would have been geometrically impossible, but I resisted. Besides, spectators, players and coaches alike did their share in presenting the argument for me.

What truly makes a wellofficiated game, at least in my mind, is consistency. Whether a ref approaches the game with a miserable attitude because he spent most of the morning picking Cheerios off the kitchen floor after they’re thrown around by his one-and-ahalf-year-old or he decides to puts the whistle away and let ‘em play, the game will be less frustrating for fans, coaches and players alike — so long as the same methods are applied through the entire game.

In any case, officials simply cannot please everybody. Listen closely during certain hockey games and you can actually hear fans for one team scream about a two-minute minor that shouldn’t have been called while supporters of the other demand the same call be a double minor or five-minute major.

Imagine, if you will, a hockey game going on as per usual, with both referees closely focused on the play — perhaps there’s a scramble in the corner for a loose puck to the goalie’s left side. Suddenly, one of the refs turns his head 180º, distracted by a fan at the other end of the ice pounding his fists on the glass and screaming hysterically. Now ignoring the ongoing play, said ref quickly skates toward the delirious spectator, curious as to why he is so upset.

“What’s the matter?” the ref shouts through the glass once he reaches the agitated individual.

“Didn’t you see it?!” the fan shouts back. “Number 5 from the Bulldogs just slashed a guy near the blue line! Throw his ass in the box!”

“Oh, I didn’t see that,” the ref replies. “Thanks for the tip!”

This ref then returns his attention to the play at the other end, where a defenseman from the attacking team is now winding up to fire a slap shot at the net from the point. The newly-informed official blows his whistle, bringing the play to a halt. Confused, all 10 skaters look around in search of an injured player, a dislodged net or some other reason for

the stoppage of play.

“Number 5 green, two minutes slashing!” the ref announces.

Sound like a ridiculous excerpt of fiction that would never actually happen? Of course it does. Yet thousands of fans regularly engage in such behaviour, apparently expecting it to happen.

The number of game officials for sports associations across the country to choose from for one game to the next is dwindling and when you listen to the verbal abuse they’re subjected to, it’s easy to understand why. It’s not just the 30-somethings and baby boomers that are catching flack. Last year, police were called to an arena in New Brunswick out of concern for the safety of a 13-year-old ref who decided enough was enough and tossed a coach, player and spectator from a peewee game. A salute goes to the kid for refusing to tolerate abuse, but it’s a sad state of affairs when police interaction is required to protect him. If you’ve ever wondered how you can ‘get back’ at a ref for a missed call and then decide maybe you can let the air out of his bicycle’s tires while he’s enjoying recess, you need to give your head a shake.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Mar. 11: North/South – 1st Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Sandy and Joyce Gammie, 3rd Derek Parry and Roy Trowell. East/West – 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Agnes Fraser, 2nd Sonia and Ernie Jackiw, 3rd Al Morrison and Frank Duransky. Games each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Mar. 13: North/South –1st Bill James and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Pauline Mikolash and Al Morrison, 3rd Jack Warmenhoven and Bob Branton. East/West – 1st Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 2nd Sally and Bob Bell, 3rd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes. Bridge is played every Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the Lions Hall in Kingsville. Info: 519-738-4939.

In other bridge news…

Wheatley Friendship Club, Tues. Mar. 12: 1st Alma Edsall, 2nd Donna Wiebe, 3rd Vi Major, 4th 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.

Sun Parlour Curling Club holds bonspiels

Curling Report by Gordon Wonnick

Most curling clubs feature some key bonspiels during the season, and the Men’s TwoDay held last weekend is one of the key ones at the Sun Parlour Curling Club.

To prove that curling is one of those sports that can go on for a very long time, this bonspiel was won by Sun Parlour’s Grand Master Team, this category stipulates that all players must be over 70 years old. I assure you that the majority of the teams were much younger and could only applaud these guys. The winning team was skipped by Doug Scott, Gord Ellis was the vice, Ron Kettle played second and Lionel Aasen was the lead. These guys entered the bonspiel to get some practise for their next challenge, which is the Ontario Provincial Grand Master championship. Later this week they travel to Thornhill to participate in the Ontario finals. Guys you have a whole club rooting for you – good luck!

On Wednesday, Mar. 13, Sun Parlour Curling Club hosted the 43rd annual Senior Men’s St. Patrick’s Day Bonspiel, a full complement of curlers from all over Essex and Kent counties participated. The winning team of the early draw was Brian Collins, Ron Kettle, John McGregor and Earl Dunmore. The late draw was won by another Sun Parlour team skipped by Wayne Quinn and supported by Will Patkau, Bob Keene and Lee Penfold. As usual, the competition was keen and the men enjoyed good fellowship.

Saturday, Mar. 16 the Sun Parlour Curling Club featured their second annual Sturling bonspiel. They had a full complement of participants and everyone had a good time. The big winners on the early draw were Earl Dunmore and Brian Collins. They won so big that one has to introduce the fact that luck might have something to do with it.

The second draw ended up with two teams tying for top spot. Suzan Stefura and Ev Burgess were one of the teams, and the other was an all-ladies team – Carol Quinn and Linda Patkau. It was certainly nice to see lots of fellowship and good competition.

The season is just about ready to shut down, but why not consider joining the Sun Parlour Curling Club next year?

Southpoint Mites/Tykes Meet the Refs

On Saturday, Mar. 16, Southpoint Mite/Tyke team coached by Jim Quick played on home ice in Wheatley against Harrow Mite/Tyke team coached by John Sim. For most of the players it was the first time playing with referees. It was a great way to learn about faceoff position, offside, icing and other hockey rules that they will need for next year. It was end-toend hockey with Vito Alfano of Southpoint scoring first. Vito led the Southpoint scoring with six goals. Cameron Arquette netted two more for a final tally of eight. Harrow’s scoring leader was Carson Stemp with two goals. Reyth Smith, Ashten Sim and Ottavio Ruggirello each netted one to make a final score of 8-5 for Southpoint. Congratulations to all the players on both teams for a great game. Team members, back row left to right: Zander Grilo, Carson Marracus, Cameron Arquette, Andrew Marchand, Carter Marracus, Nash Poisson, Jak Thiessen, Joel Stockwell. Middle row: Tiago Ribeiro, Aidan Brown, Aliya Price, Kyle MacMillan, Benjamin Recker. Front: Vito Alfano. Coaches: Jim Quick, Bernie MacMillian.

More to healthy living than you think

By Louise Barraco

Living healthy requires a number of different things, not just eating right. From nutritional shakes to exercising, there’s much more to living healthy.

Staying fit and healthy also requires a lot of discipline. “I am a PSW worker and I need to stay fit in order to care for the patients I work with on a daily basis,” said Katrina Mayea of Harrow.

It is important to note that if you don’t eat healthy you won’t be getting the right amount of nutrients. “When eating healthy be sure to drink lots of water. If you eliminate processed foods, eat a variety of fruits and veggies along with ancient nuts and grains will help with your healthy eating habits and lifestyle,” said Teresa Mazzella of Leamington.

Sometimes when there isn’t enough nutrition in your daily food intake, it is good to have a shake, and many have been choosing Visalus shakes. “I use Visalus shakes basically for extra nutrition,” said Jacqueline Ingratta.

The Visalus shake is a good meal replacement. “If you are looking to lose weight, replace two meals a day with a shake,” said Ingratta, who has her own website for the Visalus shake.

Being a part of something like going to the gym to stay fit and healthy can help in many ways. Gyms have many different options for people to go and work

out in their facility.

“We have over 50 fitness classes a week, including, yoga, boxing, Pilates, cycling, strength training, core work, boot camp, zumba, belly dancing, aerobics and step. We also have personal training with nutrition and weight management, as well as group training, such as women on weights and P90X,” said Manager Lyn Robinet of The Athletic Club.

Working out at a gym is not just for people to stay fit and healthy, working out at the gym could also be for the social aspect. “We try to make our club welcoming for all members and it

is a great place to meet people with similar interests, whether you become friends outside the club as many of our seniors have, or find a running partner, or just chat with other members of the club, it’s nice to feel part of the Athletic Club family,” said Robinet.

There are many different ways to stay healthy, just pick the best one for you and go with it. You can do it by yourself or with friends, anything that helps you get to where you want to be health wise.

Louise Barraco is a 22-year-old Kingsville resident. She attended St. Clair College’s journalism pro-

gram three years ago and is now a freelance reporter for the community newspapers in Essex County.

Southpoint Stars weekend action

On Sunday the Community Trophy Peewee Stars played host to LaSalle. The Lady Stars battled hard and the game ended in a 1-1 tie. Raine Schiefer did the scoring for Southpoint with the assist going to Caitlin Preston. Erica Taylor was again strong in net for the Lady Stars as she held LaSalle to just a single tally.

The Southpoint Fox Ready Mix Bantam Stars entertained the Chatham Outlaws in playoff action. This was a must-win game to guarantee the Stars in the League Day of Champs. Southpoint did not disappoint scoring a big 2-0 win! Kayla Collison and Jada Schiefer did the scoring for the Lady Stars as they each had a goal and an assist. Alyee Church was sensational in net with the shutout. Congratulations, girls!

The Southpoint Rhine Danube Intermediate Stars took on Lakeshore in playoff action. This was a hard fought contest and in the end it was the Stars who never quit that came from behind to score a huge 3-2 victory. This win keeps their Day of Champs hopes alive! Kayla Leipold led the attack with two goals and an assist. Shelby Davison scored the big game winner late in the third period. Kirsten Leipold also had a big game with three assists. Other assists went to Jessica Nash and Joline Driedger.

Rally towel time for Flyers

Planning for next season

The Southpoint peewee major Gabriele’s BrandSource Capitals salute the rest of the crowd of a December Wheatley Sharks home game against the Belle River Canadiens. The peewees were treated to free admission to the game in honour of their involvement with the Goodfellows can drive during the Christmas season. The team has been performing well in the Bluewater league playoffs.

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Minor hockey getting ready for 2013-14

By Bryan Jessop

Southpoint Minor Hockey Association executives have begun their late-March juggling act, as the organization is busy winding down the 2012-13 campaign while at the same time making preparations for next season.

With the local league in-house Wind Up Day slotted for Saturday, March 23 and Day of Champions scheduled for Saturday, March 30, Southpoint executives and volunteers will have their hands full with season-ending games at Heinz and Unico arenas, but are also making arrangements and planning changes for next year. The main focal points for 201314 include making the season more affordable to players and parents as well as establishing programs to help younger players develop their skills.

Wind Up Day will feature 45-minute recreational games for house league teams of all divisions, allowing time for each match to end with the on-ice awarding of Esso Awards and in the case of the youngest group, mite trophies. The exceptions will be 70-minute time slots for Southpoint novice and atom teams that have advanced to and will host semifinals. Semifinal winners from across the Essex County Local League at all age divisions will meet

at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex arenas for the annual Day of Champions, taking place March 30.

This year’s Southpoint travel teams experienced limited success in the 201213 OMHA playdowns, as most of the local squads were eliminated in the early rounds of competition. The major midget Capitals, winners of this year’s Capitals Cup Challenge, advanced to the last pre-quarter final round before being defeated by Amherstburg. In the local Bluewater league, the peewee majors have been

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Southpoint’s most successful team, representing the SMHA’s best chance at a regional championship.

For next season, travel coaching applications are due March 29.

During Wind Up Day, the SMHA will set up registration booths in the Rec Centre’s minor hockey board room from roughly 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for both travel and house league players. For the first time ever, early bird discount registration can be made in three installments. Parents will be able to sign over three post-dated cheques for May 1, June 21 and Sept. 1. Divided payments received prior to May 1 will be eligible for the discount. Payments made after May 1 can still be made in the three equal installments, but will be subject to the regular rate. Single, in-full payments will be eligible for the discount if received July 14 or earlier.

“It’s a big one for us,” said SMHA president Greg Dries of the March 23 registration date. “All our house league players are in that day. It’s a good chance for everyone to think about registration for next year.”

Thanks to the Southpoint Minor Hockey Alumni’s annual Great Amusing Race — scheduled this year for May 25 —

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the first 50 new players of any age group to register will receive a $200 deduction from their registration fees. For first-time mites, who normally pay $390 per player, per season, the cost will fall to $190. First-time mites who register from March 23 to July 15 will also have their names entered in a draw to win one of three prizes. First prize will be free registration and all equipment paid for, second prize will be all equipment paid for and third prize will be free registration. This contest is a first for Southpoint minor hockey, which included 50 mites in 2012-13 — 36 of whom played for the first time.

Depending on the success of this year’s Great Amusing Race, the discount cap for the first 50 new players to register may be increased. Registration forms for the alumni fundraiser and other Southpoint minor hockey information can be found at the website www.southpointminorhockey.com. Completed Great Amusing Race registration forms can be e-mailed to thegreatamusingrace@gmail.com.

Other opportunities for players to put a dent in their registration fees will include a pasta dinner at the Leamington Marina July 26. Players who sell tickets to the event will receive a portion of the sales to go towards their sign-up costs. Further details on the pasta dinner will be added to the SMHA website.

“We’re trying to get rid of the bad image of hockey as being an expensive sport,” said Dries.

For 2012-13, a sum of 585 players signed up to play minor hockey in Southpoint. The organization’s executive is hoping to see that number increase for next season.

“We’re always looking to grow,” said SMHA vice president Greg Liebrock, who organizes the Capitals Cup Challenge tournament along with his wife Tara Liebrock. “Numbers in a few age groups are thin. We want to get the trend to where it needs to be.”

The Southpoint total of girls playing OWHA hockey is about 100, with other girls playing for OMHA boys teams.

“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 available after April 1st at MSCU - 243 Erie S., Guardian Drugs20 Talbot E., Mary Kathryn Ladies’ Shop - Kingsville & The Party & Discount Store - Wheatley. This event has been generously sponsored by: Mennonite Savings Credit Union. Coming in May:

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JUNIOR VAUDEVILLE COMES TO LEAMINGTON - May 4

For the first time in eight years, Southpoint was able to ice an atom girls team.

“We’ve been seeing growth in girls’ hockey,” said Dries. “They’ve had a great season and they’re having a lot of fun.” Southpoint minor hockey’s focus on player development is starting at the younger ages — specifically mites, then novices. Kirk Bowman will be on board to assist with next season’s mite development program, to feature 10 weeks of instruction and skills training. The players will suit up for their first games in late November.

This season included the Mite All Star Classic, held Feb. 23 with pizza and Gatorade for players and John Hammond announcing goals and assists.

“A huge thanks goes out to all our mite coaches and helpers,” said Liebrock. “There’s no way we could do what we’re doing without their help.”

Bowman, who is also stepping in as a coach mentor offering practice plans to SMHA coaches, will be the instructor for a first-ever checking clinic. The clinic will be held April 6 and 7 and is open to players entering and returning to the peewee division, both house league and travel. The first day of the clinic will focus on how players can protect themselves when being checked while the second day will be centred on how to safely and properly apply a check. The fee for the clinic is $20.

Behind the scenes, the SMHA executive elections will be held late in April — check the website for an update on the specific date and time. The town hall-style meeting, to be held in the Rec Centre’s canteen alongside Heinz Arena, will be open to parents who have questions and/or concerns to present to the SMHA executive. The organization’s annual general meeting will be held in late June. In past years, the AGM and executive elections were held during the same meeting. The two have been separated to allow new members to acclimatize to the board prior to the AGM.

“A big thanks goes to the board members who have helped us implement the things we do,” said Liebrock. “We’re also very grateful to the coaches, refs, time keepers, trainers, hockey moms and volunteers. Without them, we’d be in trouble.”

The organization’s executives will have a typically-busy summer ahead of them, during which time they will conduct coach interviews and meet with the municipality to discuss ice allocation requirements.

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All applications are appreciated however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information collected in the application is collected for the purpose of selecting a candidate for employment.

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NOTICE OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

ZBA #66 59-69 JOHN STREET & 19 ELLIOT STREET

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington will hold a public meeting concerning a proposed zoning by-law amendment under the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 on Monday, April 8th, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.

THE PURPOSE of the proposed amendment is to change the zoning of seven residential lots abutting St. Michael’s Parish along Elliot Street and John Street (see attached key map) to accommodate the redevelopment of the existing parish and parking area. The subject properties are designated Residential on Schedule “A-6B” of the Official Plan. Institutional land uses are permitted within any designation subject to meeting the criteria of Section 2.11 of the Official Plan, including a zoning by-law amendment to allow for the proposed use. The subject properties are currently zoned Residential Zone (R2) under Zoning By-law #890-09, as shown on Map 39. The proposed amendment will change the zoning for all the parcels from Residential Zone (R2) to Institutional Zone (I). No development is proposed at this time and future development will be subject to Site Plan Approval.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the Public Meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington to the Ontario Municipal Board.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the Public Meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to this matter is available for review at the Municipal Office for The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington, during regular office hours. Please contact Danielle Truax, Manager of Planning Services, for further information.

DATED at the Municipality of Leamington this 20th day of March, 2013.

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