Southpoint Sun May 12, 2010

Black Bear Farms gets its paws on 11 medals for fruit wine at NY competition

By Sheila McBrayne

Black Bear Farms of Ontario Estate Winery Inc. has accomplished in less than two years what some wineries work a lifetime to achieve.

The local winery on County Road 20, just west of Kingsville, won 11 medals out of their 12 entries into the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition held in New York in April. The family owned and operated fruit farm started producing fruit wines in 2007 with the official opening in December 2008. The Rondolez family – Jerome and Madeline and their children William, Jerome and Michelle – operated the fruit farm on the 83–acre site since 1992.

“We always had the fruit and then we expanded and we started to ask ourselves what we could do with the excess. We played around with making wine for seven or eight years and then decided to get a license and sell it,” said winemaker William.

Since acquiring their Liquor Manufacturing License, Black Bear Farms has never questioned their decision to enter the winemaking business. With a haul of 11 medals, it appears they have found the right blends. At the New York competition there were 665 competitors from 15 countries. Nine provinces of Canada were represented, as well as 50 states. Black Bear farms won: Gold – Elderberry

Gold – Red Raspberry/Purple Plum

Silver – Papa’s Special Reserve

Bronze – Purple Raspberry

Bronze – Black Current

Bronze – Bear’s Reserve – Black Raspberry

Bronze – Golden Plum

Bronze – Mama’s Special Reserve

Bronze – Golden Raspberry

Bronze – Red Raspberry

Bronze – Strawberry

This was only the second competition that Black Bear had entered. Last year they earned a gold and bronze medal from the All Canadian Wine Competition. Papa’s Special Reserve won gold and Purple Raspberry won bronze.

Black Bear Farms is an exclusive fruit wine producer.

“It’s all fruit wines, no grapes involved. We’ll leave that for the other wineries in the area,” said William. Black Bear Farms is gearing up for their third wine competition, the All Canadian Wine Champions Competition in Windsor, held later this year. Black Bear Farms produces approximately 20,000 litres of fruit wine annually.

Located in southwestern Ontario, one might wonder where the name Black Bear came from, but William explains that “Bear was the family’s dog for 14 years, and besides, bears like berries, right?”

William is currently working on a new variety to be released this fall, a strawberry/red raspberry blend. Last year, the winery introduced 10 new varieties. “We have fun doing it. We learn by trial and error and the errors aren’t bad either. It’s just fun and nice to share with customers,” said the self-taught winemaker.

Black Bear Farms is open for tastings and purchasing Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Council Shorts from the May 10, 2010 Meeting

Good Neighbour ‘Fire’ Sale

Leamington Fire Chief Bob Bradt secured Council’s permission to sell the fire department’s old reserve pumper to Pelee Island. Unit 147 is a 21-year old pumper that has been used as a reserve unit. Now that the municipality has a new pumper the usual method of disposing of the surplus equipment would be to put it out to tender, but since Pelee Island could really use the equipment town council has given its blessing to sell it to our neighbouring municipality for $10,000, a price that both the fire department and the finance department believe is fair.

Wood Chipper Comes in Under Budget

During budget sessions town council approved the purchase of a new wood chipper for up to $47,000. Much to their delight, the new unit will cost only $33,650 (plus tax). In explaining the tender results, Cam McKay told council

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Moving a Drain is Expensive

In order to expand his greenhouse operation, a highway 77 farmer has applied to have a municipal drain that cuts diagonally across his land moved to the edge. The application was easily accepted by Leamington Council since the cost to move the drain must be borne by the farmer. But moving a drain doesn’t come cheap. The estimated cost of the project, engineering and construction, is in the range of $91,000.

No Water Worries in Leamington

The Director of Community Services John Tofflemire assured council Monday night that there is no need for concern that the kind of water theft discovered recently in Kingsville could be happening in Leamington. Mr. Tofflemire took the time to outline to council the kind of oversight and on-site monitoring his department undertakes to ensure that major water consumption is being accurately reported and recorded in the municipality. He was able to assure council, “we have no concerns”.

Open Fire By-Law Complaints

In response to ‘many’ calls of concern, Mayor John Adams asked council’s permission be addressed by farmers who feel the new Open Fire By-Law is an unfair burden on them. As the by-law was passed, every time a farmer wanted to burn some brush (such as the branches that were brought down by our recent wind storm) a separate $15 permit would be required unless every time everything to

be burnt were moved to an approved fire pit that has an annual licence. One farmer told council that he currently has four piles that he wants to burn so he can be ready to cultivate and feels that four separate $15 permits is punitive. Council agreed, and have amended the new by-law so that it will now require a single $15 permit per farm. The requirement to notify the fire department is unchanged so that fire personnel can still inspect the proposed burn site to insure that safety and environmental concerns are addressed in all cases. Crop stubble can still be burnt without the cost of a permit.

Catching pond critters at Hillman Marsh

Outdoor classroom at Hillman Marsh

Mrs. Preston’s Grade 3/4 class from Ruthven Public School was at Hillman Marsh on Friday, May 8 to explore the vast marsh and wetlands of the local conservation area. The children wore their rubber boots and rain gear as Friday proved to be a wet day even for the wetlands. The educational program at Hillman Marsh coincides with the class curriculum and is supported by Ducks Unlimited Canada and Talisman Engery. At Hillman the children get the chance to leave the classroom and get a little wet and dirty while learning. Earlier on Friday, representatives from ERCA, Ducks Unlimited Canada and municipal officials held a small press conference to celebrate the recent improvements at Hillman Marsh. (Sun Photos)

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THURSDAY, MAY 13:

Listen to Country 92.7 CJSP for more events happening in Leamington and Essex County during the Community Calendar 6 times daily or visit www.country927.com for a complete listing

Hawaiian Luncheon at the Leamington United Church, 9 John Street from 11:30am to 1pm. There'll be ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, bread, assorted cakes, Hawaiian punch, tea and coffee. Cost is $8 a plate. Take out is available, call 326-9461 by noon. Windsorʼs Crohnʼs & Colitis Foundation will be hosting an Education Night with Katherine Kolowicz, Naturopathic Doctor of the Tecumseh Naturopathic Clinic. This seminar will focus on natural treatment options for managing Crohnʼs disease and Ulcerative Colitis. It will be held at the Riverside Sportsmen Club Hall, 10835 Riverside Dr E at 7pm. All are welcome. For more information contact Pino at 519-962-9278.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is offering a seminar on "Disciplining your Pre-Schooler" tonight from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Health Unit Office, 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Administered by a Public Health Nurse. Registration required. Call the Health Unit at 519-258-2146, ext. 1340.

FRIDAY, MAY 14:

Perch Dinner, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Comber Legion Branch 241, 6420 Main Street, Comber. $12 per person, taxes included. For more information, call 519-687-2201.

The Stadacona Band of Canadian Forces Atlantic is presenting a concert to celebrate 100 years of the Canadian Navy in 2010. This concert, entitled “Sailors and Songs”, is a musical tribute to 100 yrs of Naval Service in Canada. The concert will be held outdoors at Dieppe Jetty on the Windsor Waterfront at 6:30 p.m. HMCS Hunter, 960 Ouellette Ave, will serve as a foul weather back-up location.

"An Evening with Eugene McNamara", reading his poems, including selections from Spindrift, his 15th collection of poems. 7:00 p.m. at Artcite, 109 University West, Windsor. For more information, call 519-977-6564.

Yard Sale at 54 Sandy Lakes Dr. Leamington, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All proceeds to “ PJ Girls” Relay For Life team.

SATURDAY, MAY 15:

Yard Sale at Harrow Health Centre, 1480 Erie St South, 8:00 a.m. Barbecue at 11:00 am and Pie Auction at 1:00 pm. All proceeds go to Relay for Life Team, Canadian Cancer Society.

The Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society invites you to attend the Grand Opening of the Kingsville Archives, 40 Main Street West, Unit A, Kingsville, from 10 a.m. –4 p.m. Official Opening Ceremonies at 10 a.m. Local History displays, Municipal Government Records, Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Display.

The Emerald Isle Dance Society hosts "Bealtine" - a Celtic Festival. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show time is 7:00 p.m., at Holy Names Catholic High School Theatre, 1400 Northwood Street, Windsor. Featuring entertainment and music by: The Emerald Isle Irish Dancers, ReGael, The Hart School of Highland Dance, The Essex Medieval Heritage Society, The Scottish Society of Windsor Pipe Band. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12. For ticket information, please contact the Emerald Isle Dance Society at 519-988-1390. All proceeds to benefit the Emerald Isle Dance Society School program.

Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority is having a truckload sale with selected items from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rain or shine, cash only, in the Devonshire Mall Parking Lot, Windsor. Backyard Composters $35; Rainbarrels $50; and Residential Recycling Carts $50; along with Pre-Bagged Compost 18kg/40lb, 4 bags for $11; will be available while supplies last. No Rain Checks.

Yard Sale at 54 Sandy Lakes Dr. Leamington, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. BBQ from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. All proceeds to “ PJ Girls” Relay For Life team. Rummage Sale at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.

The Essex County Purple Martin Association will meet at the home of Leo and Pauline Dunn, 2421 Myers

Rd. (between County R. 42 and Middle Road) in Woodslee at 9 am. All are welcome. Refreshments. For more info call 519-776-5777 or 519-975-0460.

Please bring your own lawn chairs.

SUNDAY, MAY 16:

Bowl-a-thon at Empire Lanes, Ruthven, from 1:30 to 3:30. Proceeds benefit Courtney Hickmott, youth bowler who raising funds to go to British Columbia to compete for an opportunity to bowl on Team Canada. To bowl or give donation, pick up forms at Empire Lanes. For more information, call (519)999-2364.

MONDAY, MAY 17:

Pride in the City Committee presents International Day Against Homophobia, from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., with various events and venues throughout the city of Windsor. For details visit www.windsorpride.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 18:

Tilbury St. Josephʼs Catholic School, 43 St. Clair St., OEYC presents “Car Seat Safety”. A public Health Nurse will give up-to-date information on car seats and installation tips. Weʼll check your car seats for proper installation. 9:30 am - 11 am. No childcare, adult & child register by May 4 @358-1451x0

SATURDAY, MAY 22:

Leamington & Mersea Historical Society. Come and join us for a barbecue and monthly meeting at the historical museum, 121 Essex Rd. 14 (Con. 9) Albuna. Please contact Scott Holland 519-326-0533 by May 19 if you plan to attend the barbecue.

SUNDAY, MAY 23:

Leamington & Mersea Historical Society, 4:30 - 7:30 pm. Broasted Chicken/Strawberry Social Fundraiser for MCR Station Restoration. Advance Tickets Only $15.00. TIX available at Strawberries Kitchen, Scott Holland 519-326-0533, Bill Sherk 519-322-1551 or LMHS Members.

MONDAY, MAY 24:

ʻMondays at the Marinaʼ, weather permitting. Bring your lawnchairs to the Leamington Marina for evenings of music with Brad, Lynn, Jack and John from 6:30 to 8 pm. We will play a variety of secular and gospel music for your enjoyment. May 31 to August 30, with the exeption of Mon., Aug. 19. 5:00-6:00 pm, Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes all who are alone or having trouble making ends meet to their monthly Leamington Food and Fellowship Supper. No Charge.

FRIDAY, JUNE 4:

St. Michaelʼs Church - Music Express Concert featuring broadway gospel music. Held at St. Josephʼs Church. Tickets available at St. Michaelʼs, Fletcherʼs Cleaners, Setterington Gifts, and also available at the door. Adults $10, students $8. Proceeds to World Youth Day.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9

Leamington & District Half Century Centreʼs 13th Annual Golf Tournament, scramble format (rain date Wednesday, June 16) to be held at Talbot Trail Golf Course, Wheatley. Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Followed by an 8 piece perch lunch. To register call Sandra at 519-326-2521. This is a fund raiser and is open to all. Fee: $45 and $55 (with cart) includes golf, prizes and lunch, guests who wish to attend the meal only can for a cost of $15.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13

7th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at Rose Bowl Lanes in Windsor, in support of Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario. Pledge sheets available at Leamington, Essex, Kingsville & Windsor McDonalds. Bowl-a-thon is at 1 pm.

MONDAY, JULY 19:

Register now for “Camp Explore U”, a Christian day camp for kids entering Grades 5-8. Camp will take place at UMEI Christian High School, Leamington, July 19-23, 9 am- 4pm. For more info call the UMEI office at 519-326-7448 or visit the UMEI website at www.umei.on.ca. Register before May 31 and your childʼs name will be entered into a draw for free registration

The Portuguese Consulate General to visit southwest

The Portuguese Consulate, Dr. Julio Vilela, along with several members of his staff, will be coming to the Portuguese Canadian Social Club of Chatham May 14 and 15 for a working and social visit.

On Friday, May 14 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. they will be providing consular services to the Portuguese communities of Southwestern Ontario (Chatham-Kent, Windsor, Sarnia, Leamington, Harrow, Kingsville, Strathroy, and West Lorne) at the Chatham Portugese Canadian Club at 346 Grand Ave East, Chatham.

On Saturday night there will be a dinner and dance with Dr. Julio Vilela and the Mayor of Kingsville, Nelson Santos, as guests of honor. A performance of folklore group, O Rancho, will highlight part of the Portugese culture with its traditional dancing. All are welcome.

This visit will provide consular services to the Portuguese communities, which otherwise would need to travel 3 to 5 hours one way to Toronto to get them. It also shows the commitment of the current Consulate General, Julio Vilela, to the communities that are distant from his office in Toronto. All of the Southwestern Ontario communities are welcome to partake in the services and the festivities.

The Saturday night celebration is open to all at a cost of $12.50 per person. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner (fish and chicken) will be served at 6:30 p.m. There will be a short time for speeches after dinner.

The Portuguese Canadian Social Club of Chatham was founded in 1971 and incorporated in 1979. The property is 4.5 acres, located along the beautiful Thames River.

The Club is totally self-funded with the current property assessed at approximately $1 million. A recent addition increases the capacity of the hall to 350 guests.

Celebrating life-saving acts of kindness

Six Leamington blood donors honoured for potentially saving 1,125 lives

The Canadian Blood Services held its 12th annual donor recognition ceremony, Honouring Our Lifeblood, at the Windsor Caboto Club on Tuesday, April 27. The yearly event honours community partners and local residents who have given bone marrow or stem cells and who have reached milestones of 50, 75, 100 or 150 donations of blood.

In total, 254 donors received certificates of appreciation at the event for helping to meet the ongoing needs of patients in this community and across Canada. From Leamington, six blood donors were honoured for donating 50 or more times. Collectively they have given 375 units of blood in their lifetimes to date. Because each unit can save up to three lives, this group has potentially saved 1,125 lives through their combined donations.

The guest speaker for this event was Jon Brent. Eighteen-year-old cancer survivor Jon Brent was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of three. After three years of receiving chemotherapy and blood products, he suffered a relapse. It was then that Jon required a bone marrow transplant. Now, Jon has been cancer-free for nearly 12 years.

John Vanorschot received recognition for his 100th donation. Philip Kroeker received recognition for 75 units donated and four other Leamington residents were honoured for their 50th donations – Danny Reive, Reg Campbell, Lorraine Gibson and Wallace Elsworth.

John Vanoorschot has been giving blood since 1967. “I worked at Heinz, and back then they used to let us leave at 1 and come back at 3 during our shift to go give blood… I think they discontinued that about 20 years ago, but I just got in the habit of giving,” he said. “I’ve actually

been giving more since I retired 10 years ago. I used to give a couple of time a year, but now I give about six times a year,” said VanOorschot. “When you’re in good health it doesn’t take much to give blood and I’m glad to be able to do it… One time my wife needed blood in the hospital… I just kept it up over the years,” he added.

VanOorschot had just returned from giving his 104th donation of blood at the May 5 Canadian Blood Services Clinic held at the Portuguese Club. Clinics are held on the first Wednesday of each month from 12 noon to 8 p.m. at the Portuguese Club at 217 Talbot Street West.

Lorraine Gibson of Leamington was also recognized for her milestone of 50 donations. “It’s a big milestone for me. I give blood as a token of appreciation for my good health,” said Gibson. “I feel very fortunate to be healthy and I don’t mind giving blood for others,” she added.

Feather Muster postponed until next year

Sincere thanks and appreciation is extended to those community individuals, businesses and agencies who offered their support for this project.

However, citing a lack of registrations and despite support from the community and businesses, the organizers regret to advise that the 2010 Feather Muster has been postponed.

Noting that much enthusiasm for this build project was expressed by the participating parks, conservation area and agencies, the Feather Muster website will remain open to collect input from interested future birders for their ideas and opinions so that the count may be re-assessed for launch in May, 2011.

Your input and comments are welcome: info@ feathermuster.com.

Composter pays off

On January 1, 2007 I made the resolution to compost. It was time that I took this seriously and cut the amount of garbage I put out to the curb every week. For the past three years I have been keeping a plastic pail under the kitchen sink for all the compost items.

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I find that the plastic pails that cat litter comes in works the best – just the right size and a lid to keep the smell and fruit flies down. Because this was a New Year’s resolution, we went in search of a composter in January and were not very successful. The only one we found came in a box and required ‘some assembly’. That was an understatement. Some assembly required took two adults a couple of hours. And, when we positioned it strategically behind the shed by the back field the frigid plastic cracked. We pieced it together and hoped it was going to work.

Through that first winter I faithfully took out table scraps, peels, eggshells and other compost material. That spring we were out in the neighbourhood and someone down the road had put their composter out to the road, along with other treasures. We eyed it up and decided that it was larger than ours and wasn’t cracked and what’s better, it was big enough to fit over top of ours and we could just slip the old one out with little disturbance.

I’ve gotten very good at collecting scraps for a couple of days and then taking them out to the compost. Every so often we add some dirt and grass clippings and give everything a good stir. At times, I really wondered if we were actually creating compost that we would be able to actually use in our planters and flowerbeds.

This spring it happened. We actually used the rich compost dirt from our own composter to plant flowers on Mother’s Day. I know, we were a little anxious to plant, but we wanted to do the larger planters and hoped we would miss any frost. Using your own compost is a great feeling. Not only did we not have to go out and buy potting soil, but we actually used what we made. We had the occasional eggshell and banana peel label, but all in all, we had good dirt!

For all those times I swore under my breath taking out my bucket of scraps in the cold, walking through snow and wondering if it really was worth it – it was well worth it!

From the greatest city in the world

Of all the fantastic experiences while vacationing in New York City this past week, getting tickets and taking in a taping of “Letterman” was at the top of the heap, cream of the crop and “A”-number one. We were selected by lottery, and to boot I had to answer a trivia question while standing in my kitchen a week before we flew out. I guessed correctly and wham… there we were a few days later. For me, this was giddy and wide-eyed stuff for a big kid who felt 8 years old again.

The Dave thing. It started for me in Leamington. I first became a big fan of David Letterman from his NBC Late Night program roughly 30 years ago when the gap-toothed “smarty pants” and his kooky, nutty bandleader Paul Shaffer first appeared together for a new late-night show. At the time, I was the “minimum wage rage” at the mighty CHYR radio and my colleague Bill Taylor and I discovered this hilariously irreverent bit of television. Bill Murray stole the show that first night, opening with an Olivia Newton John “Let’s Get Physical” number. Three decades later and now on CBS, The Late Show with David Letterman remains a

favourite of mine. The opportunity to be live in his studio and to enter the doors of the historic Ed Sullivan Theatre and to sit just a few feet away from the action was quite a thrill.

It’s 3:45 p.m. and after waiting in line for over an hour they let us in doors, then we wait another 30 minutes in the lobby. Believe me, it’s worth it.

Standing in the lobby of the Ed Sullivan Theatre conjured up multiple memories of all those iconic performances that Ed hosted back in the day. The Beatles played here four times after they arrived in 1964. This was the place where the censors demanded that they had to shoot Elvis above the waist to avoid his vulgar gyrations. Topo Gigio, Dancing Russian Bears and George Carlin... hellooo!

Walking through the lobby and then being led to the main studio, your eyes are widened by the elaborate set, the vivid spectrum of colour, and the famous New York landmarks incorporated in the set design with the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan Skyline. There was the orchestra’s cornucopia of equipment waiting to be

played, Dave’s desk, the brightest of lights beaming down from the ceiling, and of course television cameras, music pumping and staff members jumping up and down getting the crowd pumped and primed for the show to begin. All that excitement and clapping serves to keep the audience warm; Dave keeps the entire studio at 52ºF. In all, I’d say the theatre held about 500 people, both on the main floor and in the balcony.

The warm-up comic then arrives, tells a few funnies and again you are asked to clap fast and loud as Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra are introduced as if they were the starting five at a Knicks game. And oh baby, can this band play! Shaffer has assembled some of the country’s best talent to (Continued on Page 8)

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If you were stranded on a desert island for a year, what two things would you most like to have with you?

Location: South Point GM

Doug Rake

“Well I definitely have to have my spouse and my children with me because they’re the most important. Behind door #2 I think I’d have to have water to survive, otherwise there’s no point in having the others with me.”

Roland Gallant

“I have to have food I suppose –I certainly can’t live off coconuts, and something to listen to or I’d go nuts.”

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Many concerns over wind turbines

Dear editor,

I’m writing with regard to a proposal by SouthPoint Wind of Leamington to build 715 wind turbines in Lakes Erie and St. Clair. A large number of these turbines would be installed in Pigeon Bay, on Lake Erie. Many concerns have been raised about this proposal. Among them are fears that the construction will threaten drinking water by stirring up toxic chemicals in the lakebed. Others include the project’s close proximity to Point Pelee National Park, which is already under considerable environmental stress, as well as concerns about bird and butterfly migration routes.

These are all important concerns that merit the very closest of scrutiny. However, there is another element that I fear is being lost in the debate over SouthPoint’s wrongheaded idea: the cultural ramifications of letting this project go ahead. I grew up in Essex County and have spent a good part of my life studying the human history of Lake Erie. From the earliest human habitation to the present day, the lake has played a vital role in the lives of local residents. Aside from their drinking water, they count on it for their livelihoods and for recreation. It has been and remains a vital part of their identity

Allowing an industrial-sized wind farm to be built on Pigeon Bay not only disrespects our past, but will only further sever future generations from their history. Put simply, they will not be able to gaze out over Pigeon Bay and feel the same appreciation for the important parts of their backgrounds that have played out there -- the struggles of the sailors and fishermen who have toiled on the lake for centuries, to name just one example.

Tourists, too, will lose a vital part of the human experience in Essex County. This could have severe financial implications for this important industry. Those who favour this project are casting those who reject it as opposed to renewable power, NIMBYists who cannot handle change or worse. I think it’s important to look beyond this and focus on what is really at stake in this debate.

In my view, the current strong emotion that surrounds SouthPoint’s proposal is not about whether one supports or opposes renewable power (I think you would be hard-pressed to find many citizens who oppose it). Rather, it is about whether it is appropriate to build an industrial facility on a shallow, highly volatile, and culturally and environmentally sensitive part of Lake Erie.

The current provincial government has much to lose -- and much to gain -- in how it chooses to answer this question. Local citizens will either remember it for standing up to private interests and protecting an important natural and human resource, or they will remember it as the government that sacrificed all of this on the altar of private profit and opportunism.

I hope Premier McGuinty chooses the former.

Sincerely,

Henry Dyck

“Well obviously food and water, and that’s about it. I won’t need a cell phone – there’s no point.”

Brian MacDonald

“Considering the fact that I’m away from home 6 days out of 7 right now I’d have to say my family, and that’s about it. That is the most important.”

The Lost Art of the Idle Moment

Hear what happened at a Tim Hortons in Canmore last week? A guy ordered from the drive-thru window!

You may not think this is unusual since any Timmies in our area has a lineup all the time. In Canmore you rarely see even one car. There are a few reasons why Canmore is unusual in this way, including an anti-idling by-law, but more than likely the reason would be that idling in your car simply does not fit into the typical Canmoren’s lifestyle.

An idle moment for many of these mountain dwellers is more likely to be on the edge of a cliff after hiking up there, or by the fireside after a day on the ski trails. Idle moments are often just that – peaceful, restful moments that are required by one’s body after some sort of physical exertion.

Canmore is not the only city that has legislated an idling bylaw. Currently, more than 20 Ontario municipalities have established anti-idling campaigns. Some of these bylaws have been around for many years, beginning as a noise control in residential areas. Most recently, concerns about air pollution from vehicle emissions and their adverse health effects have become the stimulus.

Typically, these restrictions vary on the amount of time that you are able to let your vehicle idle and are set anywhere between 3-5 minute limits. Usually there are also specified areas where idling is prohibited. Did you know that Kingston, Toronto and WINDSOR prohibit the idling of boats as well as motor vehicles? News to me!

Of course, there are exemptions to this rule including Fire, Police and medical vehicles, to name a few. Buses while passengers are disembarking is another which I find very reassuring, especially for those who are not agile enough to “stop, drop and roll” to the curbside from a moving bus.

Fines for those guilty of an offense range from a low of $100 to a high of $380. Can you imagine the money to be made at around 8 a.m. in Leamington?

Some may laugh at this idling rule, but in Canmore the joke is on us! At their Tim Hortons there are no lineups because the residents would rather take the time to climb off their bike, unbuckle their ski boots or if need be get out of their vehicle. They welcome the moment to say “hello” to their neighbor. For those foreigners bound and bent on using the drive-thru, there is a note on the speaker that says, “Proceed to window”, where the attendant tells you to return to the speaker. The record for the number of times that a person drove around before they clued in to the fact that they would get quicker service inside was 5 times by a person from Toronto!

Quicker service – that is the key and what I must admit frustrates me. I try to always walk in to order, but I am disheartened by the fact the drive-thru customers are given preferential treatment. Perhaps we could eliminate having to implement a new law if we reward those who take the time to enter our establishments, smile and say “hello”, and perhaps leave a tip.

Meanwhile, don’t make your only “Idle Moment” one alone in your vehicle in a drivethru lineup. Make it one that your body has earned, and reward yourself with a “moment of peace” or perhaps sharing a coffee with a friend.

Leamington Police weekly occurrences

The following are the reportable occurrences for the Leamington Police for the period of April 26 to May 3, 2010.

April 26 – Sometime over the past 3 weeks a shed on Point Pelee Drive was broken into. A quantity of tools were taken.

April 30 – Two males suspects went into the Zellers store in Leamington and purchased $923 worth of Play Station and Xbox games with what is believed to be a stolen credit card. Similar offences involving the same suspects have occurred in Windsor.

May 1 – A barbecue was stolen from a residence on Elliott Street.

May 1 – A trailer on Road 4 was broken into. An air compressor, TV and DVD player were taken.

May 2 – Two bikes were taken from a shed on Joanne Court. Two bikes were left behind.

May 2 – An electric lawnmower was taken from a shed on Joanne Court.

May 2 – Two sheds on Sutton were broken into and weed whackers were stolen from each one.

There were also three vehicles broken into. Police continue to remind the public: do not leave anything, wallets, cell phones, Ipods, cameras, loose change in your vehicle.

If you have information about these occurrences or any other please call the Leamington Police at 326-3214 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS.

Motorcycle Safety

Warmer weather has brought an increase in motorcycle traffic on roads.

“It’s still early in the season and road and weather conditions can change quickly,” OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino said. “It’s important to ensure your motorcycle –and you – are ready for the new season. The good weather is great for riding but it also leads to increased car and truck traffic and motorcycle riders need to be aware of other vehicles around them.”

Basic maintenance procedures and pre-ride checks such as checking engine oil, tire pressure and leaks will ensure safe operation and reduce the frequency of breakdowns.

Criminal Behaviour Causes OPP to Enforce Curfew

With the onset of warmer weather, Essex County OPP has seen a dramatic increase in criminal behaviour where it is suspected that the offences are being committed by teens. There has been an increase in the number of thefts from vehicles, damage to property by spray painting, burning or breaking. No area of the county is devoid of being affected.

In an effort to curb this type of criminal behaviour, Essex County OPP are warning teens and parents alike that they will be enforcing the Provincial Curfew under authority of the Child and Family Services Act.

Chocolate Lab Stolen

On Friday, May 7 around 7:30 p.m., Kingsville OPP responded to a theft of a 4-month-old chocolate Labrador in the 900 block of 900 Rd. 3 East. Police advised that the puppy was loose in the front yard, not wearing a leash or collar, when a red 4-door vehicle stopped in the driveway, took the puppy and left. The victim was able to get photos of the vehicle and a male with a surveillance camera.

Youths Found With Stolen Property

On Friday, May 7 around 6:30 p.m., Essex OPP responded to a break and enter into a building in the 200 block of Talbot St. North. Police attended and could hear several voices coming from the building. Police advised that 6 male youths were found inside with a quantity of alcohol, marijuana and stolen property Essex OPP arrested, charged and transported the youths to the Essex Detachment. The parents were notified and advised that the males, age 15-17, from Essex, Cottam and Kingsville, were charged with break and enter, possession of controlled substance and having liquor under age 19. They were entered into the Youth Diversion program. A 15-year-old male from Kingsville admitted to stealing a Garmen GPS from a vehicle and was additionally charged with theft under $5000.

Theft From Vehicle

On Saturday, May 8 around 3:00 p.m., Kingsville OPP responded to a theft from motor vehicle in the 200 block of Heritage Rd. in Kingsville. Sometime overnight, unknown suspect(s) entered a locked truck and stole 6 packs of Canadian classic large regular cigarettes worth $48 and a grey touch-screen Garmen GPS worth $150. Police remind citizens to remove all valuables from your vehicles. Suspects are entering locked vehicles when they see property left in plain sight. “Remove it or lose it.”

Salvation Army Gives Thanks

Captain Corey Vincent thanks the outgoing President Darrell Fast of the Leamington Rotary Club for its assistance in funding the Salvation Army’s new Community Services van and for the Rotary Club’s long standing commitment to help people both locally and internationally

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

The new Legion executive for 2010-2011 are: President Jim Simpson, Past President John Garton, 1st Vice-President Lisa Turner, 2nd Vice-President Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk, Executive – Mike Hicks, Tim Nantais and Bruce Peacock. Congratulations to all and we wish them the best of luck for the next year.

Keep looking to the Legion news for information on when the move to the new building will take place.

The next Seniors Dinner is May 12 and chicken is being served.

This year’s winner of the Thursday night Zone travel league darts was Branch 84’s team consisting of Tim Nantais, Tim (Spanky) Moore, Larry Doan and Albert Harrison. The winners of Friday night fun darts on April 30 were Craig Tehonchuk and Jim Simpson, and second went to Richard Gow and Denise Patton. Fun darts is played every Friday night starting at 8 p.m. You do not have to be a member to come out and have some fun.

The nights that the Legion lob-ball team will be coming in for the month are Thurs. May 13, Wed. May 19, and Wed. May 26. Come out and meet the team and show your support. Executive Meeting: May 19 at 7 p.m. General Meeting: June 2 at 7 p.m.

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join him. Just prior to the show Paul and the band jam, kicking out a couple of jazzy rock classics.

Another nice little accent to the show is Dave’s appearance on the set to do a bit of a meet and greet with the audience just a couple of minutes prior to the actual taping. My girlfriend was singled out by Dave for wearing her LATE NIGHT sweatshirt. He teased her about getting ripped off, asked her a question about Canada and then gave her $40 cash to compensate for being ripped off by CBS. It was a great little moment.

It’s countdown to 4:30 p.m. and Letterman jogged off stage right while the band began to play the familiar theme to the show. The big-voiced announcer “Big Red” belts out his thing: “From the greatest city in the world... it’s the LATE SHOW with Daaaavid Letterman!” Letterman then sprints along the back of the set, throws on a suit jacket and calmly walks out in front of the cameras at centre stage with that big ol’ silly grin on his face. Like the hundreds of shows I’ve seen before, familiarity takes over and the show is now on cruise control. The monologue is hilarious, then the Top 10 List, Small Town News and the show’s first guest, Russell Crowe. Crowe was witty and bright as he promoted his new blockbuster “Robin Hood”. A musical guest, Sharon Jones, followed.

One hour long, smooth as could be, no retakes or flubs, and the show was over. Incredible! It was like the best ride at the fair – a surreal moment and an experience so gosh darn cool you had to call friends on your cell phone right after it was over (and then write a newspaper column).

We did a ton of other neat stuff while in New York City. We took in two Broadway shows, went to a Yankees game, sat in on the taping of Regis and Kelly, toured the Metropolitan Museum, ate in great restaurants in Little Italy, Times Square, stood on the observation deck of Rockefeller Center, took a cruise to the Statue of Liberty and walked throughout Central Park. Whew! But without question, the greatest of all these experiences was our Letterman moment. For some photos of our trip, check out my Facebook page. I put an album together for you to look at.

Enjoy!

LDMH celebrates National Hand Hygiene Day

Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH) celebrated National Hand Hygiene Day, May 5, by celebrating the dramatic improvement in hand hygiene compliance over the past year. “The staff and physicians have worked very hard to improve this very important patient safety initiative,” states John P. Stenger, CEO.

Throughout the past year the hospital has launched many initiatives to engage staff, physicians, volunteers and visitors in cleaning their hands before entering a patient care area, after treating or seeing a patient and after treatments and other procedures. In the fall of 2009 the hospital launched the “Ask Me if I’ve Cleaned My Hands?” campaign, and followed in the winter 2010 with a “Your In Clean Hands” initiative. In addition, there has been regular audits of hand hygiene compliance completed by the Senior Management Team and the results reported monthly to the Board of Directors.

The results of the March audit, as reported to the Ministry of Health and posted publicly on the hospital’s web-site, show that hand hygiene requirements were completed 72% of the time before entering a patient treatment environment. This is a 42% improvement from the results in 2009. There is 92% compliance with hand hygiene requirements after leaving a patient treatment environment, which is a 40% improvement from the same results in 2009.

“We would like to thank and recognize the hard work of our staff and physicians for achieving these much improved results,” notes Stenger. “We still have room for improvement but we are definitely seeing a change in habit and culture.”

It is important to also remind the community that anytime they are entering or exiting the hospital, a patient room or treatment area, to clean their hands. Clean hands are the number one way to stop the spread of bugs amongst your family and the community.

Casting call at Migration Hall

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson, directed by Melissa McLeod, tells the story of six delinquent Herdman children. They go to church for the first time after being told that the church offers snacks. Despite protests from other church members, the Herdmans are given roles in the Sunday school’s Christmas play in which they tell the Christmas story in a non-conventional fashion.

Melissa McLeod will be looking for 9 girls and 8 boys of all ages plus 6 women and 4 men to fill the roles in Migration Hall’s first Christmas show. Auditions will be held at Migration Hall on Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30 at 1 p.m. both days. Callbacks are May 31 at 7 p.m.

Youth 16 years of age and younger are asked to attend either Saturday or Sunday at 1 p.m. for a group audition with those interested in speaking roles to stay and read from the script. Adults interested in auditioning are asked to arrive at 3 p.m. on either Saturday or Sunday to also read from the script.

Visit www.migrationhall. ca or call 519-733-6200 for more information about these auditions.

SECC hosting Walk, Rock and Roll

South Essex Community Council is getting ready for a unique fundraising event at the end of May. Together with the help of volunteers Dale Butler and Bakhus Saba, SECC is hosting a great outdoor event that truly has something for everyone.

The day will start at 10 a.m. with a scenic 5-kilometre walk along Lake Erie. Participants can register and hand in their pledges at the Leamington Marina Pavilion. Everyone is welcome and if you can’t do the entire 5K walk, that’s okay. The important thing is that you get out and walk – or run if you like! Participants can collect pledges or pay the $25 registration fee to walk. Prizes will be given out to the Top Pledge Earners and free t-shirts will be given to the first 100 registered participants. All proceeds from the walk will go to the SECC Foot Care Clinic which provides affordable foot care treatments to adults in our community.

A barbecue lunch starts at 12:00 p.m. and is free to all registered walkers. Everyone else is welcome to have lunch for a cost of $4, and the outdoor benefit concert begins at noon. Performers include: Trish Wales, Mike Beggs, Nicole Barron, Jim Heyens, John Brett, Kelly Authier, Andrew Taves, Justin Latam, Billy and Peter Raffoul, and Dale Butler. Donations will be accepted during the concert and will go towards the SECC Adult Day Program which provides seniors, adults with physical disabilities and persons with early stage Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia with stimulating supervised social and recreational programming. It also provides valuable respite and referral services for caregivers.

Lavoie selected for Summer Games

Representing Western Ontario

Rec program funding available for seniors, youth

A funding agreement between the Municipality of Leamington and the Department of Social Services will provide funding for youth ages 17 years and under, as well as seniors 65 years plus, to participate in recreation programs in Leamington.

The Pathways to Potential (P2P) funding agreement is a poverty reduction strategy which allows eligible youth and seniors to register for one recreation program each session (Winter 1, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter 2) at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Each eligible person registering pays 10% of the cost of the eligible recreation program and P2P covers the remainder of the cost.

P2P is designed to help children and families in need participate in recreation programs offered through the Municipality of Leamington Recreation Department. Participation in recreation programs helps to increase self-esteem and fitness levels, provides activity that leads to a healthier lifestyle, reduces stress and blood pressure levels, and addresses obesity issues caused by inactivity.

Eligible youth programs at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex include swimming lessons, day camps, karate, floor hockey, tae kwon do, and memberships as well as enrollment in most minor sport group programs such as Leamington Minor Hockey, Leamington Skating Club, Leamington Minor Soccer, Leamington Minor Baseball, Sun County Crows Minor Lacrosse and the Nancy Pattison Dance School.

Eligible seniors programs at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex include fitness classes, aquafitness classes and memberships.

This program is available for all residents of Leamington and Essex County. Inquiries regarding qualification requirements can be directed to the Community Services Office staff at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. only.

Thirteen-year-old Cody Lavoie already has a busy summer planned. The Wheatley resident has qualified to compete at the Jr. Provincial Swim Championships in Ottawa on Canada Day weekend, and then he is off to Winnipeg for the Jr. Canadian National Swim Championships on July 20. Cody recently found out he has been picked to represent Western Ontario at the 2010 Summer Games in mid-August. Cody’s times in the 100-metre backstroke (1:05), 200m backstroke (2:22), 400m I.M. (5:15) and the 1500m freestyle (18:09) are all good reasons why he was selected. It was these quality race times that had him on a plane to Athens, Greece, last summer. Cody swims daily at the University of Windsor and two mornings each week at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

C-difficile outbreak precautions in place at Leamington Hospital

The Windsor-Essex Public Health Unit has put Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH) on a C-difficile Outbreak notice effective May 6 because of increased incidents of patients acquiring C-difficile while in hospital. For the past two months, the rate of acquiring C-difficile at LDMH has been higher than the Community Hospital peer group average and therefore in order to ensure that everyone is exercising proper precautions an Outbreak notification was issued.

“It should be noted that we are not talking about a high number of cases or patients,” says Tracey MacFie, the hospital’s Infection Control Practitioner. “In February we had 1 case, in March we had 2 cases and in April, 3 cases. The Outbreak notification serves as a reminder to the public to exercise caution when and if they need to visit the hospital.”

The public is reminded the following visiting procedures are in place:

• DO NOT VISIT if you are feeling unwell – specifically if you are experiencing diarrhea, abdominal cramping, pain or high fever.

• When you do visit, please be sure to practice good HAND HYGIENE. Ensure you clean your hands when entering and exiting the building, entering and exiting a patient’s room, or when in contact with a patient.

• If your loved one is on Isolation precautions please ensure you follow the instructions of the staff and those posted on the door.

“C-difficile is not just acquired in the hospital, it is also acquired in the community and because our patients are compromised we have to make every effort to keep them well,” says Dr. Jim Gorrell, Chair Infection Control Committee. “We are going to work collaboratively with the Public Health Unit to ensure we are doing everything we can to stop any transmission of C-difficile within the hospital.”

Some of the actions that will be taken by the hospital include: reviewing antibiotic stewardship practices, ensuring contact precautions are in place for suspected cases and, most importantly, educating and informing the public about when to visit and proper hand hygiene techniques when they enter and exit the building.

LDMBA travel rosters

ROOKIE

Metro

Coaches: Dan Dominguez, Dolores Jeffery and Paul Jeffery. Players: Adam Jeffery, Billy Friesen, Eric Dominguez, Eric Willan, Hayden Pilmer, Jonathan Fehr, Colin Wall, Eric Wright, Adam Neufeld, Benny Buekhert, Russell Derbyshire, Michael Wiebe.

MOSQUITO

Rhine Danube/Rotary Club

Coaches: Chris Lamotte, Jeff Enns and Jim Quick. Players: Mitchell DeMelo, Kameron Wall, Lucas Lamotte, Jessica Jeffery, Mason Gow, Kyle Wall, Royce Beauchamp, Ryan Wall, Brett Enns, Aiden Massad, Dawson Iles, Anthony Fehr.

PEEWEE

Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance

Coaches: Doug Wales, Dan Tofflemire and Phil Warkentin. Players: Brett Stenger, Chas Allison, Dylan Enns, Riley Enns, Matthew Warkentin, Daniel Warkentin, Joel Giesbrecht, Brian Gilbert, Gibson Fulmer, Tyler Wall, Nicholas Jraige, DJ Wales.

BANTAM

Domino’s Pizza

Coaches: Rick Wright, Ted Bradley and Scott Jackson. Players: Colin Harris, Shane Antunes, Brian Bradley, Marc Wight, Tyler Jackson, Devon Bergen, Matt Holiga, Stephen Klein, Ashton Fehr, Reuben Fehr, Cornie Froese, Kyle Boyde, Zach Allison.

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LDMBA house league rosters

PEEWEE

Gillett Sheet Metal

Coaches: Bill Toews and Pete Fehr.

Players: Josh Bluhm, Austin Carey, Noah Chacko, Mitchell Chausse, Samuel Dyck, Kody Epp, Chris Fehr, Mikalan Fehr, Parker Garrod, Chase Hickson, Jimmy McClellan, Richard Rocheleau, Adam Sawatzky, Josh Toews.

J.W. Electric

Coaches: Joe O’Neill and Dave Massad.

Players: Daniel Bueckert, Bailey Debergh, Abe Froese, Jake Hildebrand, Spencer Jacobs, Darien Kaspardlov, Nathaniel Massad, Matthew Morden, Jonathan Parent, Dawson Rawlings, Billy Tiechroeb, Devon Thompson, Franz Wiebe.

Brunato Farms

Coaches: Alex Pepper and Jason Fysh.

Players: Lucas Azar, Fran Battaquity, Andrew Diab, Jesse Diab, Bobby Gebrail, Reid Jackson, Andrew Klein, Devin Mantha, Dylan McIntoxh, Joshua Quiring, Ty Simpson, James Wiebe and Anthony Zina.

ROOKIE

Jose’s Noodle Factory Tigers

Coach: Al Derksen.

Players: Mitchell Tiessen, Fiona Tiessen, Caeden Hutnik, Brock Derksen, Rowan Massad, Parker Martianho, Owen McCormick, Mark DeWall, Bailey Fast, Andrew Kelch, Noah Dyck, Ronnie Malott.

Jose’s Noodle Factory Blue Jays

Coach: Henry Hotz.

Players: Logan Graham, Jack McIntyre, Luca Riccio-Durocher, Matthew Saad, Stephen Hotz, Jeffery Dibbley, Matthaus Quiring, Cameron Neuman, Joshua Saad, Zach Rawlings, Antoine Taouil.

Jose’s Noodle Factory Rockets

Coach: Abe Bergen.

Players: Tommy Bergen, Christina Catalano, Colby Morgan, Kevin Gaudreau, Eric Tavares, Nick DeCou, Austin Neufeld, Spencer Bergen, Connor Bergen, Owen Knelson.

Jose’s Noodle Factory Athletics

Coach: Chris Youssef.

Players: Michael Boldt,

Devin Yates, Caitlyn Preston, Jordan Bradt, Markis Youssef, Marco DiLaudo, Luca Quenneville, Keegan Chambers, Derick Friesen, Tommy Zeiter, Brandon Friesen, Justin Baulke.

Jose’s Noodle Factory Pirates Coach: Sam Chacko.

Players: Cal Epp, Michael Tiechroeb, Andrew Belanger, Kaleb Tiessen, Kyle Fehr, Cameron Impens, Hannah Chacko, Tyson Steele, Drake Mastronardi, Kaley Mastronardi, Alex Jadischke, Jax Epp, Troy Tiessen.

Jose’s Noodle Factory White Sox Coach: Bob Tatomir. Players: Matthew Durocher, Hunter Colenutt, Dylan Chamberlain, Noal Smyth, Nick Friesen, Alex Guenther, Zach Wascher, Micah Egglezos, Jason Redekop, Luke Tatomir, Caleb Babkirk, Lucas De Melo.

Jose’s Noodle Factory Bullets Coach: Jason Cornies. Players: Cameron Taouil, Mason Cornies, Satchel Brouwer, Jordan Blake, Justin Wiebe, Reese Hyatt, Curtis Rose, Jared Pickard, Tyler Wiebe, Kanaan Gale, Gerrin Church.

Jose’s Noodle Factory Expos Coach: Unknown at press time.

Players: Kennedy Hodgson, Macy Hodgson, Cade Price, Noah Parr, Kaylie Goodchild, Adrian Gualtieri, Luke Gabert, Brent Flaming, Noel Hodgson Jordan Simpson, Thomas Chauvin.

Cardinal Carter corner

May 3rd marked the beginning of Catholic Education Week. We responded to the theme of “Rejoicing in Hope” with a variety of events including a clothing drive, anti-bullying day, school liturgy and anti-poverty dress-down day. We applaud the efforts of the students and staff who responded to a call for gently used clothing with a generous donation of over 50 bags of clothes and shoes for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Each year, Cardinal Carter recognizes a student for contributions to the Catholic identity of our school through the presentation of the Father Patrick Fogarty Award. At our education week liturgy, it was announced that this year’s very deserving recipient is grade 12 student Sandra Esposito. Sandra is a young lady filled with energy and spirit. She continually demonstrates a kind, helpful, responsible and dedicated attitude. She is a valued member of Cardinal Carter’s Peer Ministry and Student Council, and is actively involved with St. Michael’s Parish in the Sunday School Program. Congratulations, Sandra!

What else are we up to at Cardinal Carter?

On Earth Day, April 22, several staff members and students, along with associates from Wal-Mart, travelled to Point Pelee to learn about the park’s new habitat restoration project that is to begin this fall. The presentation was followed by a beach cleanup. Everyone enjoyed the great weather, the park’s natural beauty, and the knowledge that anyone can make a difference in protecting our environment.

Congratulations to Grade 9 student, Mary-Catherine Croshaw, who won the Junior Earth Day Poetry Contest sponsored by the University of Windsor. Mary-Catherine was recognized at a special ceremony at the Canada South Science City in Windsor on Earth Day.

St. Louis, St. John de Brebeuf and Queen of Peace elementary students visited the Cardinal Carter athletic field this past week for their annual Track and Field meets. Congratulations to all who competed and special thanks to Mrs. Kniaziew-Gervais’ Leadership students for their help in coordinating the events.

We are very proud of the junior badminton team who brought the WECSSAA and SWOSSAA team titles back to CC. Special congratulations to Peter Raffoul and Joseph Najem who won gold in boys’ doubles, and to Andre Khayat who won gold in boys’ singles.

Leamington United Soccer Club awarded Ontario Soccer’s Club Excellence Award

The OSA Club Excellence Award is a province-wide recognition program for clubs that are run efficiently and offer a safe, healthy and enjoyable environment for anyone involved in soccer.

Club Excellence aims to improve standards of soccer governance in Ontario through guidance and support from the OSA. The concept of Club Excellence is to support clubs in offering an efficient and effective club. Club Excellence focuses on areas of volunteer development and the sharing of ‘best practice’. Interest in Club Excellence since inauguration in 2008 has been impressive with clubs showing tremendous interest in a program that helps improve their club. To date, 40 clubs have enrolled in the program and 23 of them will be recognized for their efforts.

Awards Overview

• Bronze: Open to soccer clubs meeting OSA mandatory requirements.

• Silver: An organized club looking to develop good administrative policies and procedures

• Gold: A forward-thinking Club with sound plans for development and an interest in providing community-based programs.

Leamington S.C. United has taken its first step towards the Gold by attaining Bronze status in only its second year in existence. See what Leamington S.C. United has to offer by visiting its website at www. leamingtonscunited.com.

Come out and check out the action on the soccer pitch. Schedule is on line for all 10 teams.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

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Take notice that the 60th Annual General Meeting of the members of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Corporation will be held at the Leamington District Memorial Hospital at the hour of five oʼclock in the evening

For further information, contact Linda Harfmann, Executive Assistant, 519-326-2373 ext.4101

By order of the Board of Directors, John Cervini, Chair

194 Talbot St. W., Leamington ON 519-326-2373

The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser. It is an opportunity to get together with family and friends to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back in the hope of finding a cure.

Relay is fun, fulfilling, and your participation gives strength to our mission to eradicate cancer. Walk with us in this inspirational 12-hour overnight event as we come together and fight to make cancer history.

Kingsville – Friday, June 11 - 7 p.m. Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village

Mother’s Day at Chateau Pelee

For a special Mother’s Day evening we found ourselves at Chateau Pelee – at the Pelee Days Inn. Throughout the past few years the Pelee Days Inn has been experiencing a significant revitalization with major renovations and upgrades to many of the areas of the hotel, and the Dining Lounge has certainly been a part of that effort. The lounge – now known as the Chateau Pelee – presents a menu

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with many classic French dishes and influences. Chef Michael Ingratta prepares weekly specials as well as a “chef’s mystery dinner” where diners are treated to three courses that are prepared and served with the “chef’s choice”.

On this evening we were hosting a special Mom for Mother’s Day and enjoyed a few dishes off the main menu. We started our evening by sampling the classic French appetizer – escargot. The chef adds a very interesting touch by serving the escargot in both mushroom caps and in zucchini cups with garlic, white wine and a touch of rosemary, a very nice flavour combination. We enjoyed the eggplant parmesan appetizer as well as the fresh garden salad. Chateau Pelee has a large soup and salad menu as well as other appetizers that include a classic shrimp cocktail and citrus salad. For our main courses we wanted to be sure we sampled a variety of the en-

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Spring Shape-Up Membership Special on sale now for $109 for 3 months of diverse activity while you get yourself in shape for the summer bathing suit season.

Student, Summer Membership Special is available for $110 for 4 months. University and college students who are home for the summer can be active and stay in shape. Hurry in! Membership at the Complex is very popular, and very affordable too!

Rock ʻn Swim: Fri. May 14 from 7-9 p.m. Come listen to all your favourite tunes played while you swim the night away in the Complex pool. Music sponsored by MGS Horticultural.

Babysitter Training Courses: Minimum age 11 years. Next course Sat. May 29. NEW! Home Alone Course: For youth ages 9-12. Next course Sat. June 5. Your children will build self-confidence and responsibility while taking these two training courses.

Rec. Adult Swim and Lane Swims: See daily rec pool schedule.

Complex Weight and Cardio Equipment Room is buzzing this time of year and itʼs good to see how many people are using the weight room on a regular basis! 4 personal trainers and 3 personal nutrition and wellness coaches. Reach your goals!

Over 50 Fitness and Aquafitness classes per week. The NEW fitness class called “Last 10 Pounds” is fully booked, so weʼre introducing a new Cardio Kick Boxing Class at the end of May for all you young energetic types. For a rigorous workout come tone, shape and sculpt your body for the summer season!

Leamingtonʼs Active Week is June 7-11. Everyone is invited to come and join Mayor John Adams for the annual Spring Noon-Hour Walk starting at 12:00 noon on Mon. June 7 at the Marina. Hope to see everyone from Leamington come out for this Spring walk as we get Leamington residents physically active and in motion!

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trées – including chicken, beef and fish. The chicken asiago is a very nice grilled chicken breast served with an asiago cheese sauce that is a very good accompaniment to the chicken. Our out-of-town guest just had to sample the Lake Erie perch and pickerel platter and enjoyed the lightly battered fresh fish dinner plate. Finally, the last dish we tried was the 8 oz. filet

mignon, perfectly grilled to my liking and served with vegetables, potatoes and offered with a choice of a classic béarnaise or green peppercorn sauce. We had the peppercorn sauce on the side and it was a great flavour that complimented the steak perfectly. The menu features other classic dishes like veal scallopini, prime rib and most interestingly a quail stuffed with a homemade seasoned bread, walnut and apple stuffing.

The large wine list ensures you will be able to enjoy a wine that compliments your meal choice and largely features wines from Essex County, France and Italy. The Chateau Pelee is open Monday – Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. come down and re-discover this touch of French classic dining in Southeast Essex.

Southpoint Minor Hockey Awards

Southpoint Minor Hockey held its Awards Night on Friday, April 28 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. A number of awards were presented with cheers from players and parents.

Players Creed Awards: Novice – Darigan Chambers, Trevor Dyck; Atom – Kiera Muracas, Keil Reid; Peewee – Joel Giesbrecht, Matthew Warkentin, Taylor Babkirk; Bantam – Shaelyn Bell, Travis Fehr, Morgan Amicone; Midget – Matthew Watson, Katherine Valle and Carleigh Manning.

Top Forward: house league – Greg Fleming and Karly Knight; travel – Ian Faubert and Shailyn Waites.

Top Defence: house league – Kimberly Goyeau and Brooklyn Omstead; travel –Evan Nash and Dana Peltier.

Top Goalie: house league – Teo Mastronardi and Ali Connel; travel – Jonathan Jackson and Carleigh Manning.

Player of the Year: house league –Davey Watson and Kimberly Goyeau; travel – Dylan Enns and Kayla Lindsay. Coaching Staff: boys house league – Pete Fehr, Chris Rahm, Jake Fehr and Ron Goyeau; boys travel – Jamie DiNiro, Jerry Ribble, Gary Klemens, Dan Santos and Jeff Enns; girls travel – Dave Manning, Scott Makey, Tamara Stasko and Connie Waites.

Referee of the Year – Derek Clark.

Timekeeper of the Year – Adam Hyatt. Mrs. Pep Award – Kelly Dries. Mr./Mrs. Hockey – Jenn Chamberlain.

The Proper Grip

Holding your golf clubs properly is the first step in improving your swing. The proper grip will help you better control the clubface at the point of impact.

Here are a couple points to consider when adjusting your grip.

1. Place the grip in your fingers and not the palms of your hands. This increases the amount of wrist hinge, which results in longer shots and better feel and control.

Golf Golf Tips... Tips...

2. The lead hand or top hand (left hand for right handed golfers) is very important. In the address position, looking down at your grip, you should be able to see at least 2 knuckles of that lead hand. You should also see a “V” created by the thumb and forefinger of that hand. This “V” should be pointing toward your back shoulder.

Most amateur golfers have too weak a grip. Making the changes above will strengthen your grip, and make you hit better shots.

Good luck with your golf game! For questions and comments email jepp@erieshoresgolf.com

Andrew Janisse RPN

1. How many years have you been nursing?

I have been nursing a whopping 11 months.

2. Why did you choose to be a nurse?

I decided to pursue nursing as a profession because I witnessed how satisfying it could be. My mother is a nurse as well as 5 other close family members. Hearing their stories as well as seeing the satisfaction they exuded on most days was enough for me to give it a try. I was always very similar to my mother personality-wise and always enjoyed sharing my kindness and humour with others and felt these traits would be great to utilize as a nurse. Every job I had before nursing I would count down the hours till I got to go home...you could have nicknamed me Dick Clark, ‘cause I did so many countdowns. I probably broke a few watches just from staring at them so much. I couldn’t wait to get home so that I could watch my dog chase her tail around, because that was more rewarding and entertaining than the jobs I was doing. My dream before nursing was to win the lottery so that I would never have to work again. Once I became a nurse, I knew this was the job I was meant to do because of how much I enjoyed the patients and clients I cared for, the atmosphere and the people I worked with, and the satisfaction I received from being a nurse. So if I won the lottery now, I would STILL go to work, as I love being a nurse.... albeit, only after the golf courses were closed, the hockey playoffs done, and NO WEEKENDS !! (and can I start at like 10?)

3. What kind of nursing care do you perform?

One of the great things about nursing is that we get to utilize a vast assortment of skills to perform holistic nursing care. I think to ensure that this answer doesn’t take up another page of your paper, I will try to sum it up that as a nurse on the medical, surgical, rehab and complex continuing care units, we work as a team to treat and educate patients and families on various medical conditions, acute and chronic. We provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families. We administer medications, perform treatments such as dressing changes or any treatment that is ordered that we are qualified to do. We observe the patient and note any abnormal observations so that interventions can be planned and the plan of care can be changed accordingly.

4. Most rewarding part of your job?

The most rewarding part of my job is being able to hear a patient’s story and participate in their care. No matter what stage of life a person may be in or going through, it is very rewarding to see a smile on their face or their family’s face as they go through a difficult time. To help someone improve the quality of their life, to participate in their recovery or make the dying process as painless physically and emotionally as possible for the patient and family is a great feeling.

5. Least favourite part of the job?

Hmmmmm, where do I begin.....the bosses (just joking, they should be in the most rewarding section!). I really don’t have anything at this point in my nursing career that I can say I don’t enjoy. If I had to choose one thing, it would be the ‘paper work.’ I’d say 30-40% of our job is documentation and I would much rather be interacting with my patients.

Katherine Groenewegen, NP

1. How many years have you been nursing I have been a nurse and nurse practitioner for a total of 28 years.

2. What is your nursing Status? (RN, RPN, NP etc.) My current title is Nurse Practitioner and I also will be graduating with my Master’s in Education this summer.

3. Why did you choose to be a nurse?

I was draw to the caring profession at a young age. My mother went back to school for a Registered Practical Nurse when I was 12 and I loved hearing about her work. I guess you could say ‘it runs in the family’ as I have 6 sisters and 5 of them are all nurses working in various roles from Nurse Practitioner to Emergency Nursing.

4. What kind of nursing care do you perform? I currently work with the Hospitalist Program at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Our team consists of a doctor (usually Dr. S. Horen and at times Dr. E. Jarecsni) and myself. We care for patients who are admitted in hospital whose doctor doesn’t come into the hospital to work and those patients who don’t have a family doctor.

5. Most rewarding part of your job?

I enjoy meeting all the wonderful and interesting patients and families that we care for. I find it fulfilling to care for them during their hospital stay and observe their progress and successes with managing their illness.

6. Least favourite part of the job?

There is not much that I don’t love about this job. What troubles me the most is when I can’t spend the time that I want to with the patients and families.

7. Two biggest changes that you have seen during your years of nursing?

The biggest change that I see currently is the use of technology in healthcare, especially electronic medical records and testing.

Also I see the trend of healthcare focusing on improving care of the elderly with opportunities of improved supports in the home.

Nurses Week Kicks off at L.D.M.H.

Monday, May 10 at 8 a.m. an awards ceremony kicked off Nurses Week at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses had two deserving winners: Shelley Bondy and Julie Carlini. This award, in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, is given to a nurse whose “clinical skill and especially her compassionate care exemplify the kind of nurse that our patients, their families, and our staff recognize as an outstanding role model”. The presentation was made by Bonnie Barnes, co-founder of the Daisy Award.

The Barbara J. Tiessen Nursing Excellence Award was presented to Faye Seltzer by Barb Tiessen herself. Peers nominate nurses who excel in accountability, continuing education, ethics, knowledge, leadership and relationships. The award includes $500 to be used toward further education.

In addition to these awards of excellence, there was a draw for a lavish gift basket from Setterington Religious Gifts, won by nurse Lora Venus, and a free barbeque for all staff “as an expression of gratitude for the collaborative teamwork” shown all year round. Special draws and events will continue all week long, but if you know a nurse, this would be a great week to make a gesture of thanks to a noble profession.

Hillman Marsh celebrates improvements

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) came together to celebrate the completion of significant improvements to the dykes at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area. These improvements were made possible as a result of financial support from the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan’s Eastern Habitat Joint Venture (EHJV). Hillman Marsh is a provincially significant wetland that attracts people from all over the region with a variety of recreational amenities. As a major waterfowl migration stopover, it is one of the region’s finest bird viewing areas.

“Protection of the western Lake Erie and Detroit River coastal marshes are one of DUC’s top conservation priorities in Southern Ontario,” said Jim Brennan, DUC’s Ontario Manager of Provincial Operations. “Some of North America’s most important waterfowl migration habitats are located along the shores of the Lower Great Lakes and in spite of wetland loss, this area still supports some of the highest migratory waterfowl densities in the province.”

The restoration of Hillman Marsh was made possible through a FedDev Ontario commitment of up to $3 million for wetland renewal. DUC is contributing an additional $1.3 million, resulting in a $4.3 million investment to rebuild 57 wetlands throughout Southern Ontario.

Back in the early 1990s Hillman Marsh’s water quality and aquatic plant communities suffered due to excessive water level fluctuations and the presence of large numbers of common carp. Through a partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), DUC constructed a system of earthen dykes and water control structures enabling a large part of the marsh’s water levels to be managed independently from those of Lake Erie, which successfully restored the health of the Hillman Marsh wetlands. Today, DUC is increasing the wetland’s capacity by rebuilding and repairing the project’s original dyking system to handle large storm events, high lake levels and wave action. To help protect them from erosion and prevent flooding, DUC is also rebuilding the earthen dykes in the adjacent shorebird habitat that had been constructed in 2002. Additionally, improvements to the project’s water supply pumping system are being implemented.

“DUC wetland projects are designed to have a productive life of 25-30 years,” said Owen Steele, DUC’s Manager of Conservation Programs, “and like many other projects selected for this wetland rebuild program, Hillman Marsh is approaching the end of its normal operational lifespan. These infrastructure repairs will sustain the health and productivity of these wetlands for many years to come.”

The work at Hillman Marsh is already underway and with ERCA assisting in overseeing the final construction, was substantially completed in April, with minor trim work to be finished up later this spring.

In addition to Hillman Marsh, DUC and ERCA have partnered on other wetland conservation initiatives over the years aimed at protecting the provincially significant coastal marshes across Essex County. Another recent partnership resulted in the acquisition of two significant coastal wetland properties along the Detroit River and Cedar Creek in order to preserve important staging habitat for migrating waterfowl.

of Provincial Operations, and John Adams, Mayor of the Municiplaity of Leamington. (Sun Photo)

“Ducks Unlimited Canada continues to be a valued partner in the restoration of our region’s wetlands,” said Richard Wyma, ERCA’s General Manager. “Protecting and restoring these critical amenities continues to be among ERCA’s top priorities, and the importance of partners like DU cannot be overstated.”

Passport clinic in Leamington May 20

MP for Chatham-Kent Essex Dave Van Kesteren has announced that the next passport clinic will be held in Leamington on Thursday, May 20 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreational Complex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers at the clinics help constituents complete the documentation and obtain photographs necessary to apply for or renew passports. A photographer will be on site. The cost of the mandatory two pictures is $18.00 (tax included).

PLEASE NOTE THAT PASSPORTS ARE NOT ISSUED AT THE CLINICS.

Applications will be mailed to Passport Canada from the constituency office in Leamington at no charge the following Wednesday, May 26. This allows applicants several days to complete any outstanding items. Completed applications must be dropped at the Leamington Office, 15 Prin-

cess Street, no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25 to catch the free mailing.

There will be staff on hand to distribute application forms to renew an expiring passport or to apply for the first time. Adult applicants (16 years of age or older) pay $87. The cost for children between the ages of 3 and 15 is $37. The cost for children under 3 years of age is $22. Payment must be included with your application by either certified cheque or money order payable to The Receiver General for Canada, or by major credit card (there is a section on the application to complete).

To speed up the process, pick up an application at either the post office or at Mr. Van Kesteren’s office and have it completed prior to arrival at the clinic. If you choose to complete your application at the clinic there will be staff

on hand to help. You must bring with you a valid driver’s licence or health card. If you choose to mail in your application or have the MP’s office do it for you, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO MAIL THE ORIGINAL OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR YOUR PROOF OF CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP.

New applicants need a guarantor who is a person with a valid passport who has known you for at least two years and who can identify you. The guarantor is required to complete a section on your application and sign one of your passport pictures and a copy of your personal ID (driver’s licence, health card).

Further information is available by contacting the Leamington constituency office at 519-326-9655 or by visiting the website: www.davevankesteren.ca.

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Two bedroom apartments in Wheatley. Phone 519-3268259. tf

Large 2 bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, AC, utilities included. $725. 519-3267275. ff

One bedroom upper apartment for rent, 479 Bevel Line Road- very close to Point Pelee National Park, next door to Erie Shores Golf and Country Club. Apartment is fully furnished, living room with satellite television, bedroom, 3 piece bath and full eat-in kitchen. On site parking, large yard, storage for bikes, etc. available. Rent is $600 per month utilities included - excluding phonefirst and last required. No pets, no smoking. 519-3266483. may 12-12

RENOVATIONS:

Eavestroughing, decks, siding, windows, complete renovations, Gutter Cleaning Systems, furniture refinishing. Call Bill Siddall 519825-3931 tf

One bedroom upper apartment, fridge, stove, utilities included. $530 month. References. Call 519-3264680, leave message. tf

FOR SALE

2001 Honda VT750C Shadow, mint condition, new seat, saddle bags, custom mufflers. First 5K takes it. Robert 519.326.7253 tf

Motorcycle Accessories: Half Helmets $50, Full Face Helmets $75, sizes medium and XL. Menʼs armour coat XL (rhyno) $150. Call 519324-0028. may 12-12

Black, white and emerald cedars and other landscaping plants for sale. 519-3243835. may 12-19

ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf PRINTING: Business envelopes, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Rick at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf

OPEN HOUSE

RUTH & ROLAND IMESON

Please join Ruth and Roland and family from 2 - 4 pm at the Car Barn Restaurant, Sunday, May 16th. Best Wishes Only!

Call Elaine at 519-825-7993 or visit website: www.TOPS.org. Everyone welcome. tf

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Our company offers professional installation, in stock material and design expertise in all home renovations.

Our showroom is located in beautiful downtown Leamington on 24 Oak St. E. in the Kelcom plaza unit #9. It offers an extensive display of all your flooring needs, and a large display of granite, marble and travertine/limestone for those counter tops you’ve always dreamed of!

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Palazzi takes pride in keeping our showroom current and up-to-date with the latest fashions and looks.

We are proud to be a part of the Leamington and Essex County family, and would like to extend a sincere Thank You. Please visit us today!!!

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