Leamington Court is first interim long-term care facility in Ontario
By Sheila McBrayne
Long-term care residents have been moving into Leamington Court since the middle of March at a rate of approximately four or five per week. Leamington Court, an Allegro Company, now has 60 available interim long-term care beds.
This is the first time in Ontario that a stand-alone retirement home has met the stringent standards of long-term care and is now licensed by the Ministry of Health to provide this service. The interim license, originally granted for one-year, has recently been expanded to three years in an effort to support the ongoing need for long-term care in Windsor-Essex.
Leamington Court converted a portion of their resortlike retirement home suites into long-term care, maintaining the comfort and amenities that the home is known for. The new beds meet all provincial compliance standards and exceed long-term care home residents’ expectations. As required by long term care homes, Leamington Court provides 24/7 onsite registered nursing, meets direct care hour requirements, creates personalized resident care plans, and supports residents through a variety of services including health, dietary, hygiene, and activities.
Families and residents are being offered this option as a safe, alternative to staying in local hospital beds while waiting for their choice of long-term care home to become available.
“I love my new home here; a hospital is no place to live. I came back early on the weekend just so I could be here. My wife is so happy that I am here and not still in the hospital, she even told me I’ve gained back some weight since I came here,” said Nelson Hofstetter, one of the 15 new Leamington Court interim long term care residents. Nelson is
a 68-year-old resident from Harrow who came to Leamington Court on March 26 after spending five months at Windsor Regional Hospital recovering from a stroke he had during back surgery in November, 2010. “The food here is fabulous! The guys from work used to bring me in
food when I was in the hospital. The food there was… well it was hospital food,” he said.
At Leamington Court, Nelson receives physiotherapy three days a week. “I feel safe and comfortable here. I felt like a nervous wreck in the hospital… They did what they could with the staff they had at the hospital, but the staff here always take time to say hello and check in with you,” said Nelson. “They really treat you like it is your home and it’s a great place for your family to come and visit,” he added.
“Seniors now have more options for long-term care as we await the construction of new permanent beds in Windsor. Leamington Court has done an outstanding job in developing (Continued on Page 7)
A special ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, April 7 at Leamington Court Retirement Residence. Leamington Court officially opened its new interim long-term care suites. Pictured here, from left to right are Charlie Wright, Leamington Deputy Mayor; Cara Brown, RPN General Manager and Director of Care, Leamington Court Retirement Residence; Ron Brett, Regional Vice President; Wayne Dibbley, Leasing Manager; and Lora Venus, Director of Long Term Care. Ada Vollans, one of the first interim long-term care resdents had the honour of cutting the ribbon.
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Council gives zero increase to ERCA
Richard Wyma, General Manager of the Essex Region Conservation Authority, was present at the Monday, April 11 council meeting to present the Authority’s Annual Report, the 2011 Authority Budget, and the Strategic Plan for Conservation activities in the 2011 to 2016 time frame.
After his presentation, Councillor Rick Atkin indicated to Council that it was his intention to support the proposed budget of the Authority at the upcoming Thursday night meeting unless directed otherwise by Council. Leamington’s other Authority representative, Councillor Larry Verbeke, indicated that he was predisposed to oppose the increases included in the budget. As a result of this, Council moved that they support a 0% increase in the Conservation Authority’s budget. In a recorded vote the motion was passed with only Councillor Atkin dissenting.
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THIS WEEK’S MUSICAL BIRTHDAYS
1939, Dusty Springfield (Deceased)
1946, Al Green, ('Let's Stay Together')
1947, Gerry Rafferty (solo and with Stealer's Wheel. Deceased)
1950, David Cassidy (solo career and with The Partridge Family)
1966, Lisa Stansfield ('All Around The World')
1966, Samantha Fox ('Touch Me, I Want Your Body')
1972, Aaron Lewis, vocals, Staind ('It's Been A While')
1975, Lou Bega ('Mambo No 5')
1974, Victoria Adams (AKA 'Posh Spice' of The Spice Girls)
1980, Win Butler, vocals, Arcade Fire
SONGS TO HIT #1 THIS WEEK
2001, Janet Jackson- 'All For You.'
1995, Montell Jordan- 'This Is How We Do It',
1990, Madonna- 'Vogue', 1989, The Fine Young Cannibals- 'She Drives Me Crazy.'
1985, USA for Africa- 'We Are The World.'
1981, Hall and Oates- 'Kiss On My List'
1979, The Doobie Brothers- 'What A Fool Believes',
1977, David Soul (actor from "Starsky & Hutch")- 'Don't Give Up On Us'
1975, Elton John- 'Philadelphia Freedom'
1974, Elton John- 'Bennie And The Jets',
1971, Three Dog Night- 'Joy To The World'
MUSIC EVENTS ON THIS WEEK'S DATES
1954, Bill Haley recorded 'Rock Around The Clock"
1956, Elvis Presley's plane made an emergency landing, resulting in his fear of flying for Presley.
1964, The Beatles set a new chart record
Everything from ABBA to ZZ Top
when they had 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.
1967, Mick Jagger was punched in the face by an airport official during a row at Le Bourget Airport in France after a drug search made them miss their flight.
1967, A riot broke out at Warsaw's Palace Of Culture as The Rolling Stones made their first appearance in an Iron curtain Country; police used tear gas in a battle with 2,000 fans.
1970, Peter Green quit Fleetwood Mac 1970, Johnny Cash played at the White House for President Nixon, who requested 'A Boy Named Sue.'
1972, The Electric Light Orchestra made their stage debut
1975, David Bowie announced his second career retirement
1977, Alice Cooper was placed under house arrest at his hotel after a concert until he posted a bond for $59,632, the amount the sum that a promoter claimed to have paid Cooper for a 1975 Australia tour he never made.
1981, Eddie Van Halen married actress Valerie Bertinelli (of One Day at a Time)
1982, Billy Joel spent a month in hospital after breaking his left wrist when his motorbike hit a car in Long Island, New York.
1982, David Crosby was arrested when police found him preparing cocaine backstage in his dressing room before a show in Dallas. 1991, Nirvana played a new song, ‘Smell’s Like Teen Spirit,’ live for the first time. 1996, Kiss appeared in full make-up at the 38th Grammy Awards, where they announced a reunion tour. It was the first time all four members had appeared together in over fifteen years
Tree Replacement Cheque
Pete Scorrar, this year’s president of the Leamington Horticultural Society was present at the Monday, April 11 council meeting to present a cheque to Leamington Council for the replacement of trees destroyed in the tornado last summer. A plaque will be erected to commemorate the Society’s generous donation. Pete Scorrar, President of the Leamington Horticultural Society is pictured presenting a cheque for $3500.00 to Deputy Mayor Charlie Wright for the replacement of trees along Cherry Lane that were destroyed in the tornado last Summer. (Photo
by Bill Chaplin)
Final Council meeting at old building
Election Report
Brian Sweet, the municipality’s Director of Corporate Services, presented a report to council on the municipal election—not who won, of course, but rather, a report on what went smoothly and what requires further refinement for future elections. Surprisingly, in spite of the controversies that surrounded this election and resulted in replacement of five of the seven members of municipal council, and in spite of the convenience afforded by Leamington’s switch to mail-in ballots, voter participation was only about 50% (49.85%, to be precise). Council received the report for information.
Sign By-law Variance
The owner of the Phoenix Plaza, located at 129 Erie St. S., would like to relocate the plaza’s sign and reduce its height from its existing 33 feet to 30 feet. The problem is that the proposed new sign would still exceed the 8 metre (26 feet 3 inch) limit of the new sign by-law. The report recommended permission be granted, and council agreed, permitting the exception with no restrictions.
Part Lot Control
Development is ready to begin on a proposed subdivision on the east side of the new East Side Arterial Road south of Oak Street. The property is 39 acres and is eventually proposed to be the site of 190 homes. In 2010 Municipal Council
passed a by-law releasing some of the building lots from part lot control, a move that is necessary for the construction and sale of townhouses and semi-detached dwellings on the lots. The by-law did not receive the approval of County Council, however, because it included the entire proposed subdivision, so the by-law has been scaled back and re-worded to include only the lots in phase one of the development. Council had no trouble approving the by-law.
Colchester to South Shoal Beach Nourishment Study
Although this report prepared for the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Point Pelee National Park has been public for quite some time, Leamington Council has formally received it and endorsed continued participation in the search for solutions for the problem of shoreline erosion at Point Pelee and southeast Leamington. The report emphasizes that two significant factors at work today are first that 87% of the shoreline from Colchester to the point has been protected by human
intervention, reducing the amount of sand that would enter the lake by erosion (to be deposited at the point), and that the major piers such as are present in Kingsville and Leamington block sand that otherwise would be carried to the point.
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Public Meetings
Two meetings were held to gather public reaction to changes that had been proposed to Municipal Coun-
cil earlier this year. First was the proposed zoning change to permit an animal hospital to be built across from Tim Horton’s on Erie Street North. Second was the proposed relocation of the Mastronardi Drain out
of three back yards and onto the farm lot behind them on Highway 77 just north of town.
ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH FOR YOUR MUTUAL FUNDS?
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Another recent Morningstar study2 found that Canadian investors pay the highest mutual fund fees in the world, compared to 21 other countries included in the report. As shown in the chart below, the annual cost of owning a global balanced mutual fund can be extremely high, with an average MER of 2.22%.
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Pictured above are Jim Ross, Herb Enns and Bill Chaplin attending the last Leamington Council meeting in the old town hall. Bill and Jim each served on Leamington Town Council for fifteen years while Herb served on Mersea Township Council and Leamington Municipal Council for twenty-two years-between the three of them fifty-two years of municipal politics.
This is National Volunteer Week
April 10-16 is National Volunteer Week in recognition of the 12.5 million Canadians who volunteer more than 2 billion hours of their time every year (Statistics Canada, 2006) to charitable and not-for-profit organizations. Volunteers contribute to the economy and environment, and help make our communities safer.
Cancer concerns us all
According to Volunteer Canada:
• 95% of Canadians engage in at least one form of social support.
We all have heard a horror story or two about cancer. How a healthy 30 or 40-something that didn’t smoke, jogged three days a week and ate healthy was suddenly diagnosed with the c-word, cancer.
Fortunately cancer is not a life sentence. It was only about 30 years ago that the word cancer was synonymous with death. In 30 years the research in drugs, therapies, treatments, surgeries and most importantly, prevention, have all come a very long way.
• 161,000 is the approximate number of charitable and not-for-profit organizations in Canada.
• 54% of non-profit and charitable organizations have no paid staff.
• 73% of businesses either support or accommodate employees who volunteer.
My mom was diagnosed with cancer in 1982. That was 29 years ago, and it’s sad to think that if it would have happened 30 years later, she would have had about a 75 percent chance of survival. When you look at this from a different point of view, we should feel fortunate that we have come so far, and know so much more about this dreadful disease.
The top 3 reasons why Canadians volunteer are: 1) to make a contribution to the community; 2) the desire to make use of personal skills and experience; 3) they have been personally affected by the cause they are volunteering for.
Children and youth are more likely to become volunteers if they see someone they admire helping others.
For more information visit the Volunteer Canada Resource Centre at www.volunteer.ca.
Can you believe that it was only in the 1970s and 80s that the Surgeon General finally declared smoking to be hazardous to your health? I was born in 1969 and I worked in many places where smoking was allowed in the office and the non-smoker had no rights and relied on smokers’ common courtesy. We now know that second-hand smoke is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which claims the breath and life of thousands.
Knowledge is a powerful tool, but ignorance is an even bigger weapon. Educating people on cancer prevention is one of the most important strategies in the war against cancer. New advertising campaigns for prostate examinations, breast examinations, and the importance of maintaining a healthy colon.
I used to think the government was overstepping their boundaries by telling us that when and where people could smoke, but when you look at the cost of health care in Canada – if the government is paying the bill, they get to tell us what to do. And apparently, people still don’t listen.
April is Cancer Awareness Month. Buy a daffodil pin, make a donation online or to the door-to-door canvassers who will be in the neighbourhood during the month. Donations are welcomed year round and all donations help bring us one step closer to finding more answers, and better treatments to fight cancer.
Rebecca Daoud
Gr. 7, St. Michel
“I gave up watching television on weekdays. I just watch on weekends.”
What did you give up for Lent?
Valera Gaspard
Gr. 7, St. Michel
“I gave up all video gaming systems… It’s hard, but it’s worth it; it’s for Lent.”
Victoria Daher
“I gave up all pop… It’s especially hard when you go out somewhere and have to order water.” Josie Georges
“I gave up all junk food and all drinks, except water.”
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Dear Editor,
Recently my sister got married. I remember her walking down the aisle amongst all the people looking at her in awe. As she took each step her smile became bigger and wider. The reason: she was staring straight into her soon-to-be husband’s eyes. As she stared at him I couldn’t help but glance over at my parents. They both were glowing with pride and excitement, but my mother in particular. People have always told my sister that she looks just like our mother and it’s true; her eyes, her sense of humor and her passion to help those in need. Mom’s-to-be always wonder will my child be healthy? Will they have my smile? Will they be successful?
This year, I started working at World Vision and have really been amazed by how similar the concerns of mothers everywhere are. While mothers in Africa also worry about these things, they worry about something that many mothers here do not – like passing on HIV to their child.
This year for Mother’s Day, I’ve decided to honour my mom by giving her a gift from the World Vision Gift Catalogue. I want her to know that her gift will help one mother in Africa gain access to medical treatment and counseling which will help prevent the transmission of HIV to her son or daughter. I know it will be a gift she will be proud to receive, especially since she passed on her desire to help change the world for the better on to me.
I can’t think of a better way to thank my mom for the values she gave me and I want others to think of purchasing an alternative gift like this for their mother this Mother’s Day and show her that they’ve learned to care from her. Thank you Maryann Pereira and Happy Mother’s Day.
Sincerely, Alicia Pereira
Chamber of Commerce appoints new general manager
The Leamington & District Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Sally McDonald as their new General Manager. Sally brings with her an impressive background in sales, marketing and finance, and currently resides in Amherstburg. She has an extensive family in the Leamington area and will be relocating to Leamington once she has settled into her new position.
Sally will be welcomed in her new role at the annual general meeting being held on April 14 at the Rhine Danube.
Interim long term care beds open
at Leamington Court Retirement
(Continued from Front) these interim beds, setting the bar high for anyone else looking to do something similar in the province. Residents will be impressed by what they offer and experience the excellent care and facilities they provide,” said Gary Switzer, CEO, Erie St. Clair LHIN.
According to Cara Brown, RPN General Manager and Director of Care, Leamington Court Retirement Residence, they have hired a lot of additional staff. “We’ve had to hire full-time RNs (Registered Nurses) who are here 24 hours a day, as well as hiring RPNs (Registered Practical Nurses) and PSWs (Personal Support Workers),” said Brown.
The Erie St. Clair LHIN hopes the new beds will free up room at local hospitals. The additional beds were planned to open with the completion of the Western Campus Redevelopment Project. However, the Erie St. Clair LHIN, Windsor Regional Hospital, and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, worked together to provide $340,000 in funding this year to provide immediate relief to patient flow issues at area hospitals. Free transportation services for family member visits are being offered to and from the home for eligible families.
Patient flow is improving in Essex County. Occupancy rates at the hospitals had risen as high as 125% in Essex County previous to February of this year. Currently, occupancy rates are averaging 100%. Additionally, fewer patients are waiting in Emergency Departments for hospital beds and fewer elective surgeries have been cancelled. While the number of hospitalized seniors waiting for Long-Term Care remains high, placements through the support of staff from the hospitals, CCAC, and long-term care homes are helping.
The 25 Grade 7 and 8 students of Charles LeBlanc at École Saint-Michel collected 620 cans for the Leamington Salvation Army Food Bank as part of the class’s Lenton project. On Thursday, April 7 the students delivered their donation to the Setterington Street location via the Leamington Transit. In back, left, is Food Bank Coorinator Jennifer Robinson and in front, right is Captain Corey Vincent. Student Chad LeCoure (back row, centre) brought in 480 cans himself. (SUN Photo)
Helping refugees find a new home LAERC
meets April 18
On Monday, April 18 LAERC (Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee) will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. All are welcome to come and join the team.
LAERC’s recent fundraiser, “Evening of Song”, was a wonderful success musically and financially. LAERC appreciates Dale Butler, Jon Brett, Mosaic Trio and the Karen Singers who donated their time and talent for the event, and all who gave financially. They also appreciate all who brought a plate of cookies.
LAERC still needs money for this exciting project of helping refugees find a new home here in the Leamington area. Consider helping with your donations. A receipt will be issued at the end of the year. For more information contact Carolyn Reid at 519-326-6776.
County of Essex appoints new EMS Chief
The County of Essex has appointed of Randy Mellow as Chief, Essex Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Mr. Mellow succeeds Brian Bildfell, the first and only Chief of Essex Windsor EMS. After a long and distinguished career in private EMS service, the provincial EMS and dispatch services, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the last nearly 11 years with the Essex Windsor EMS, Mr. Bildfell has chosen to retire.
Mr. Mellow brings 25 years of EMS experience to Essex Windsor EMS, having served as a primary care paramedic and supervisor with the former Essex Division of Sun Parlour EMS and most recently as Deputy Chief at Peterborough County/City EMS. In addition, Mr. Mellow has worked at the Essex-Kent Base Hospital Program in the capacities of instructor and ambulance call report auditor and has considerable experience in emergency planning/management.
“We are delighted to have Randy lead Essex Windsor EMS,” said Brian Gregg, Chief Administrative Officer. “Randy brings a superior combination of experience, passion, energy and vision necessary to address the strategic and operational challenges certain to confront EMS service delivery across Windsor, Essex County and Pelee Island in the months and years to come.”
“I am thrilled and honoured to be joining Essex Windsor EMS, and my family and I look forward to our return to Essex County,” said Mr. Mellow. “Emergency Medical Services across Ontario are entering into very exciting and challenging times and I am proud to have been selected to work together with the management team and paramedics of the Essex-Windsor region.”
Mr. Mellow will commence his position as Chief effective April 26, 2011. With a staff of approximately 265 paramedics and support staff, and an annual operating budget of $30,000,000, Essex-Windsor EMS provides emergency medical services to all residents in Windsor and Essex County. Essex-Windsor EMS is funded by all the local governments and the provincial government, and is a department of the Corporation of the County of Essex.
(Peterborough County EMS staff photo)
A world away
Imagine hopping into your car and heading to London, Ontario, and before you know it a new and exciting landscape rises up in front of you. One where as the saguaros cactus diminish with the flatlands, gradually you roll towards cliff sides that change colour and shape with every hidden curve. In no time at all, your destination greets you with a larger than life cathedral, bells and a courthouse.
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Spring Open House Tour weekend
This past week Mark and I had the pleasure of travelling to Scottsdale, Arizona, for a hockey tournament. Yearly, a local group heads off to locations that have included Las Vegas, San Francisco, Chicago and Pittsburgh for a tournament put on by a Canadian based group. Rarely have I taken advantage of this getaway, but having a close friend with triplets living in Scottsdale, I jumped at the chance to visit!
We arrived in the evening to a warm greeting by both my friend and the desert air. Certainly a welcoming feeling in April when most of us are more than ready for a winter reprieve. We had three days to explore prior to the start of the tournament, so the next morning we headed out on an adventure.
Heading northward, we left the stuccoed and cactus-scaped subdivisions in our dust. The temperature outside started out pleasantly in the mid 70s. Soon we were surrounded by an unusual landscape of prickly pear cactuses and stately saguaros. They seemed to follow us to a point but then faded slowly until there was no evidence of them in our rearview mirrors. Our interest was then drawn to the slowly dropping mercury level and the equally increasing height of the rolling roads ahead.
Without realizing it, we left the 1300-foot elevation and warmth and gradually climbed to cooler temperatures and a palette of paintings miraculously offered up to us on all sides.
As we neared Sedona, which is at 4823 feet, I read from a tourist book about the ancient Indians that dwelled along the Oak Creek between 550 and 1400 A.D. where they took advantage of this oasis to grow vegetables and dig wells.
Many twists and turns later, the surrounding Sedona Red Rock almost instantaneously gathered us up, as if we had entered through a gateway to a new world. No words can describe the beautiful terracotta tinted landscape. Each massive landform is so unique that they have been named appropriately for the shapes they resemble. Little Horse, Chapel, Chimney and Teacup are the names of only a few.
That day, we chose to climb Cathedral Rock that is another 600 feet up and offers wonderful views of the surrounding area. We headed out easily through the low dry riverbeds and soon found ourselves on the flat red surface of the rising butte. Following cairns that mark the pathway, we were greeted by people of all ages from places around the globe.
The plants that thrive on the arid rock in minute amounts of soil were what you would expect to see in a desert; prickly and odd looking compared to what we are familiar with. Coincidently, our own Point Pelee is home to the prickly pear cactus that grows abundantly almost everywhere from the roadsides in Scottsdale to the tips of the rocky cliffs in Sedona. No wonder they can survive our Canadian winters!
We both were thankful to have worn our hiking boots and amazed at some of the people that ventured to scale the same gaps and crevices barefooted!
Needless to say, we all made it to the top or the saddle between two peaks. To our right on a ledge was a young women sitting yoga style, singing gently and welcoming the supposed energies from this vortex spot. Sharing a warm bolder on our other side were two young women from Lucerne, Switzerland, who had left the Alps to take in another natural wonder.
Mark and I sat to rest and rehydrate, and never has an orange tasted so sweet as the one we shared that I had just picked from my friend’s tree that same morning.
If I sound over the top, it is only so that I can take you away for a moment and let you imagine a place far more simple and yet powerful than the mundane that our daily lives may frequently become. Certainly this spectacular view has inspired me, but I have experienced similar feelings on our creek bank in the springtime.
Especially in spring, it can be easy to find places not far away that capture many of the wonders of the world and will take you away. My mother taught me very early in my life that castles and creatures could be created in the clouds by simply lying in the warm grass on a sunny day!
The Leamington Arts Centre Artist Market is part of the 2nd annual Spring Open House Tour on Sat. Apr. 30 and Sun. May 1. Times are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
The Spring Tour includes seven locations with some great and unique gifts and collectibles - everything from arts, crafts, antiques, home décor, flowers and more!
The Arts Centre will feature an indoor Artist Market both days from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. with several artists selling their unique handcrafted artwork in the two newly renovated galleries. The Artist Market will feature jewellery, photography, painting, stained glass and more. There will be raffle prizes, gift baskets and more to be won! Artists can book their space now!
Other stops on the Spring Tour include: Setterington Gifts & Books of Faith, Simona’s Flowers & Home Accents, There’s No Place Like Home Antques, There’s No Place Like Home Country Flea Market, Finders to Keepers Antiques and Wheatley Harbour Flowers & Gifts.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
APRIL IS PARKINSON AWARENESS MONTH If you have Parkinson and would like to join our group for information, exercise and support, come by Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to the Half Century Club, 160 Talbot St. E. Leamington. For more information on our local meetings please call MaryLou 519-689-7228 or Jacqueline 519-324-0466.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16 - Annual Kinsmen Easter Egg Hunt at Seacliff Park, Leamington, 10:00 a.m. All children up to grade 5 are welcome.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16 - 9:00 a.m.
The Essex County Purple Martin Association will hold its next meeting at the home of Gilles and Judy Breton, 1963 Belle River Rd., North Woodslee, just before Woodland Hills Golf Course and Hwy 401. Please bring your own lawn chair. Refreshments. E-mail at martinman@hotmail.com. For more information, please call 519-776-5777.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17- Silent Walk & Vigil. Meet at the South Point Community Church, 55A Talbot St. West in Leamington at 3:15 p.m. Walk to Leamington District Memorial Hospital to express concern for abortion. Rain or shine. Leamington Area Right to Life 519325-0929.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17 - Kittenaideʼs Spring Fling Flea Market, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 38 Beech/Main Unico Hall Kingsville. Many vendors, fresh baked goods, jewellery, books, movies, and more. 519-324-2729.
MONDAY APRIL 18 - LAERCLeamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. Please come & join our team. Our Fundraiser "Evening of Song" was a wonderful success musically & financially. We really appreciate the musicians - Dale Butler, Jon Brett, Mosaic Trio & the Karen Singers who donated their time & talent for this event.
MONDAY, APRIL 18 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 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.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 - The Leamington Horticultural Society will hold its monthly meeting at The Leamington United Church, 9 John Street at 7:30 p.m. This month's topic will be Orchids. Our speaker is Mr. Ed Cott, founding member and current President of The Windsor Orchid Society. Mr. Cott brings twenty-five years experience growing orchids to share with us. You do not have to be a society member to attend, guests are welcome and attendance is free. Light refreshments are served. If you need further information, please call 519 325-0953.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 - 3rd annual Kitten Shower for May Meowers, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Lilʼs Corner Cafe, 4 Main St. W., Kingsville. $5 admission, draws. Donate cat food appreciated.
4-H is heading to Ottawa
Essex County 4-H Association is planning a members’ trip to Ottawa from June 29 to July 2. The trip encompasses the vision of 4-H by incorporating parliamentary procedures, agriculture and community outreach. The group will visit Parliament Hill, the Canadian Agriculture Museum, the RCMP Horse Stables and RCMP Breeding Farm, a state of the art dairy farm, connect with local Ottawa 4-H Clubs, and celebrate Canada Day proudly in our nation’s capital. The experience will enrich the members with pride for Canada, in turn helping to build the leaders of our future.
In anticipation of the upcoming trip Essex County 4-H is planning several fundraisers in hope of reaching their goal of $20,000. The group appreciates any support, whether it’s a door prize for the silent auction at their Luau Fundraiser on July 23 (tickets available soon), cash donations or sponsorship.
For more information contact local Essex County 4-H Leaders Association President Anne Conrad at 519-3220215.
Entertainment by Bill Raffoul. Cat trivia, prizes, limited seating, beverages, pastries available. More info 519-324-2729.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 - Easter Dinner for those who are alone or will go without at St. Johnʼs Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Call to register: 519326-3111 by April 21st. No charge. Meals delivered to shut-ins. Rides provided.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26 - Friendship Dinner at Knox Hall, Leamington Knox Presbyterian Church, corner of Setterington St. and Erie St. South, Leamington. Free home cooked meal with dessert and beverage. For those in need.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 - “Second Chance Treasures” fashion show at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Leamington at 7:00 p.m. Adults $7, children $4. Proceeds for LUC sound system, ETC. Shoppe, Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul stores. Call 519-326-9461 for further info.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 - The Arthritis self-management program, to help you take control of living with your arthritis, starts April 30 and lasts 6 weeks. Weekly 2-hour sessions, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. At Windsor Family Credit Union, 5932 Malden Rd., Lasalle. Cost: $35 textbook included. Registration required. Call 519-965-2561, 519944-2619 or email windsoressexarthritis@live.ca.
Preparing your bulbs before spring planting
Within the next several weeks you should be receiving your bulbs or bare root perennials ordered from the great catalogs I spoke about last month. So what do you do to store them properly while waiting for that warm spring day for planting?
In the In the Back Yard... Back Yard...
$34,000 in student awards available to local youth
Building upon its long-standing commitment to youth, United Communities Credit Union (UCCU) will distribute $34,000 to 34 local students from 17 different high schools to help them realize their educational goals.
The My United Communities Award recognizes students who have balanced academic achievement with a demonstrated commitment to the social and environmental wellbeing of their school and their community. “We wanted this award to be a true reflection of our mission – to enrich members’ lives through the achievement of their financial success and the betterment of communities,” said Liz Arkinstall, Manager of Community Relations.
It’s easy. First of all the bulbs need to be kept dry and cool to keep them from sprouting. This time of the year, I find that putting them in a Ziploc bag and placing them in the garage out of direct sunlight works the best. For bare root perennials, I prefer to soak the roots in water for an hour then plant right away in pots, until the outside temperatures are safe from frost. The ideal temperature for storing most bulbs is 35º-45ºF.
Be ready when your bulbs arrive, but if you need to hold your bulbs for some time there is no need to panic. No harm will be done, but for over a week you will need to store them in an area below 45ºF. Here are some examples:
Lilies must be stored below 45ºF. If these bulbs start to sprout, be gentle and don’t break them off or your bulbs will be ruined.
Dahlias and gladiolus can stand a higher storage temperature, between 45-60ºF
Canna lilies like 50ºF, but should never dry out.
Bare root perennials need to be as cool as possible without freezing, unless you plant them in pots as I prefer.
If weather conditions are still not cooperating, this is a excellent time to rake and clean the areas for planting and spreading compost over the beds. Doing this allows the nutrients of the compost to leach into the soil. This will certainly help your new bulbs and perennials to get a kick start for the season.
After planting bulbs, I always cover the planted area with chicken wire or sprinkle the area with cayenne pepper to keep the squirrels or any other fury creatures away from the garden area.
Bill Plumb is a 5th generation horticulturist. He started his journey as an independent grower and wholesaler in 1971, joining the family business in Leamington going back to his father, uncle and grandfather to 1922. During that time he developed multiple retail flower and garden centres including a landscaping company with his brother. After selling that part of the business, Bill continued growing seedlings and potted nursery stock, developing a successful mail order business. Email: bpmarketing24@yahoo.ca.
It is easy to transfer your prepaid funeral arrangements from another funeral home to the Reid Funeral Home.
Transferring can avoid tax implications associated with canceling a contract.
Most people are not aware of the fact that they have TOTAL control of their prepaid funeral arrangements. THAT’S THE LAW. For further information please don’t hesitate to contact us at 519-326-2631.
“Financial literacy is a life skill we should all have,” said United Communities President and CEO Jim Lynn. “That’s why all applicants will have access to a personalized one-onone financial coaching session. They will discuss the ins and outs of money management, from budgeting and saving to student loans and credit cards, as well as the importance of maintaining a good credit rating”.
Online applications are being accepted until April 30 and are available at www.myunited. ca, click on “Community” and then “My United Student Awards”.
The Community for Doctors Committee hosted the 7th annual Doctor Recruitment and Retention Extravaganza on Sat. Apr. 9 at the Roma Club. The event attracts approximately 300 supporters who raise funds for recruiting doctors to Leamington, which is defined by the Ministry of Health as an under-serviced area. The Community for Doctors Committee has been credited with helping to bring two surgeons, two internal medicine physicians, an obstetrician and several family physicians to the area.
The Community for Doctors Committee consists of Theresa DiDomenico (event organizer), Gemma Bowman, Shannon Bowman, Maria Mucci, Maria Edwards, Marlene Markham, Luciana Pannunzio, Lauren Iacobelli and Nadia DiDomenica.
Community for Doctors Committee event organizer Theresa DiDomenico (left) and committee member Gemma Bowman. The Doctor Recruitment and Retention Extravaganza is the committee’s major fundraiser of the year.
Belly dancers entertained guests at the Extravaganza.
From left to right: Shannon Bowman, Lauren Iacobelli, Nadia DiDomenico and Luciana Pannunzio are part of the organizing committee for the Doctor Recruitment and Retention Extravaganza held Saturday at the Roma Club.
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Midget AEs are Bluewater playoff champions!
Bob Dick Plant Farm Midget AE
Tyler
Matt Chamberlain, Branden McKeen.
The Bob Dick Plant Farm sponsored Midget AEs saved their best for last and the result was a Bluewater Playoff Championship. The team defeated the league champions, LaSalle Sabres, in the semi-final game to advance to the final game against the OMHA finalists, Windsor Jr. Spitfires. These two evenly matched teams met 6 times during the regular season with each team winning 3 games and losing 3. The final game would prove to be no different, with each team playing hard for every inch of ice in a close checking affair.
The first period ended in a scoreless tie with Southpoint carrying the play for most of the period.
The second period was back and forth until Jared Mastronardi intercepted a Windsor clearing pass, fed Brian Travis who broke around the defence and beat the goalie with a blazing shot high to the blocker side.
The Jr. Spits came out fly-
Leamington Walk for MS this Sunday
The annual Walk for Multiple Sclerosis will take place this Sunday, April 17 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.
The hundreds of anticipated participants will walk, jog, run or wheel 5 or 10 kilometres, starting from the Complex. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 9:30 a.m., and the official start at 10 a.m.
Jack Brush, Chair of the Leamington MS Walk, says the event has grown every year since it started 8 years ago. Last year the Leamington MS Walk raised an amazing $45,000. Organizers are hoping for similar results this year. The Leamington walk raises the most per capita of any MS Walk province wide.
ing in the third, but the Caps were up to the challenge. The team defended the one-goal lead and had to kill off a penalty late in the period to add even more pressure. The single goal was all the Caps needed as the defence and the outstanding goaltending of Tyler Jackson shut the door and earned a 1-0 shutout win to claim the championship
Back row, left to right: Scott Robinson, Andrew Penner, Jake Koning, Davey Watson, Evan Nash, Tyler Lamb, Ray Adams, Adam Hatt, Ricky Armstrong, Wayne McKeen. Middle row: Hayden Loveless, Deryck Badz, Spencer Guyitt, Jared Adams,
Jackson. Front row: Jonathan Augustine, Brian Travis, Jared Mastronardi, Taylor Omstead. Absent:
Leamington OPP investigate accidental death
On April 9 at 5:37 p.m., Leamington OPP received a report of a body that was discovered in a laneway near 217 Talbot Street West in Leamington. Police and EMS personnel attended the scene and found a deceased male at the location. An investigation commenced, headed by the Essex County OPP Crime Unit. The victim, Charles Goodrich, age 58 from Leamington, was believed to be target shooting at the time of the incident. Foul play is not suspected at this time.
A post-mortem examination of the victim was scheduled to take place at London Health Sciences University Campus Hospital on April 11. Police assure the public that this incident is isolated and there is no threat to public safety.
Leamington Man Charged With Robbery
On January 19 a male party entered Sam’s Shell on Division Street North in Kingsville. The suspect showed the clerk a knife which he had hidden in his sleeve and demanded cash. When the clerk did not comply with his demands the suspect fled. An investigation headed by Essex County OPP Crime Unit identified a 21-year-old male suspect from Leamington. The man was arrested on April 5 and charged with robbery using a weapon. He was released on a Promise to Appear with Conditions and will appear in court May 11.
ATV Stolen From Barn
On April 5 a red 2006 Honda TRX400 ATV with racks on the front and back was stolen from a barn near the 240 block of Mersea Road 5, Leamington. The ATV had Ontario licence plate 517FM, and is valued at $8000.
Tools Stolen In B&E
Leamington OPP received a report of a break and enter at a business located on County Road 37. It is unknown exactly when the break-in occurred. Approximately $4500 worth of specialty tools were stolen from the business.
Thieves Crash Stolen Vehicle
On Thursday, April 7, two suspects crashed a stolen 2010 Ford Fusion into a Bell telephone pole at Main Street and Spruce Street in Kingsville. The impact knocked down the wires. The suspects fled on foot. K9 and members of the Emergency Response Team attended and searched the area with negative results. The suspects are described as two teens wearing hoodies and baggy jeans.
Youths Arrested For Theft From Vehicles
On Sunday, April 10, Lakeshore OPP were conducting patrols on William Street in Comber when they observed two males traveling on foot. Both males were wearing dark coloured clothing with hoodies and both were carrying backpacks. Police questioned the males, both 15 years of age, and detected a strong odour of alcohol emanating from one of the youth.
The investigation determined that the youths had entered 9-12 unlocked vehicles. Several stolen items were located in their backpacks including sunglasses, flashlights, a walkie talkie, a large quantity of US and Canadian coins, cash, cologne, scissors and Tim Hortons cards.
One of the youth was charged with theft under $5000 from a motor vehicle and possession of property obtained by crime under $5000. The other youth was diverted to the Windsor/Essex Youth Diversion Program.
Thefts In Area
Kingville: On April 9, Kingsville OPP received a report of a shed that had been broken into on Prince Albert Street in Kingsville. A one-gallon air compressor, valued at $125, was stolen.
Lakeshore: On April 9, Lakeshore OPP received a report of thefts from two unlocked vehicles. Sunglasses and iPods were stolen from the vehicles. The same day police also received a report of a theft of four ladders from the backyard of a residence located on County Road 22.
On April 10, Essex OPP received a report of a break and enter to a business located on County Road 50. Culprit(s) stole several items including a generator, a push lawnmower, a condenser, a small toolbox, a 16-foot ladder, a 7-foot ladder and a tire set.
Chamber Golf Tourney will be Ryder Cup format
The Leamington & District Chamber of Commerce will host its 18th annual golf outing on Wednesday, May 18 at Erie Shores Golf & Country Club. This year the tournament will look quite different than any other as it will provide everyone the experience of playing in what looks and feels like a Ryder Cup.
Foursomes accustomed to playing in a scramble will remain as teammates, but will be combined with other golfers to comprise an estimated six teams, each with 10 golfers per team. The teams will be identified by wearing matching coloured team shirts and the entire focus of the competition is for one team to win the Cup!
Golfers will play a 2-person scramble in matches against twosomes from other teams. Each match will be 9 holes of “head to head” competition. The goal is to win the match and contribute a point in the team’s quest to win the Cup.
All matches are competitively balanced pairing opponents of similar skill against each other. If that is not possible, a handicap system of giving strokes and/or starting ahead or behind in the match creates fair competition for everyone.
Several scoreboards featuring golfers’ names, results of all matches, and team standings will be kept live on the course. A tournament program picturing all the golfers along with a personal bio is sure to add a professional touch as well. The names of the winning team members will be engraved annually just like on the Stanley Cup.
The goal of changing the format and focus of the golf outing is to create an event that stands out from all other outings. It will definitely be a memorable, unique golf experience for all involved.
Anyone interested in registering to golf should contact the chamber office at 519-3262721 or emailing wendy@leamingtonchamber.com
Former Chief of Police guest speaker at Historical Society meeting
Dean Gow, former Chief of the Leamington Police, was the speaker for the Leamington Mersea Historical Society at their regular meeting on April 2, 2011.
Dean was born and raised on Clark Street just west of the police station. He worked for Sun Parlour Ambulance for 4½ years. During this time Dean was an Auxiliary Volunteer with the Township of Mersea Police.
In 1976, Dean joined the Township of Mersea Police and a few years later was promoted to Sergeant. At 34 years of age, in 1987, he applied for the Chief’s job.
With amalgamation of the two forces, Dean became Chief of the Leamington Police at age 45. After 34 years of service, he took early retirement when the O.P.P. took over in December, 2010. During the question period after his presentation, he discussed the problems that exist in Leamington.
Nellie Jenkinson, the President, thanked Dean for his interesting and informative talk and gave him a coffee mug from the Society.
REC ROUND-UP REC ROUND-UP
Spring is coming, and here’s what’s happening at the Complex: REGISTRATION for Spring Programs runs through April 17th. Register the entire family for all the programs you want to take part in. Register your children/youth in Red Cross swimming lessons or aquatic leadership courses, youth karate or tae kwon do, youth triathlon camp, 4-on4 spring hockey league, plus babysitter training or Home Alone courses. Spring Shape-Up Special: A 3-month membership on sale now during the month of April for $115 plus HST. Come join the growing numbers of people who are working out at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Student Memberships: Annual membership for students is very affordable, plus we have a summer membership special on sale now until May 31 – 4 months for $115 plus HST for students home from university or college this summer.
NEW! Fitness Classes include Yoga in the Park, plus a Nature’s Boot Camp in the Park fitness class again this spring.
• Urban Poling Workshop on April 30, led by Manager of Recreation Amanda Smith, on the new Leamington Trail adjacent to the Complex parking lot. Register in advance as equipment is limited.
Come check out the Complex weight room and cardio equipment:
• We’ve got treadmills, elliptical trainers, the (dreaded) stair master machines, spinning bikes and recumbent bikes to get your cardio rate elevated and your blood pressure down!
• We’ve got Hammer Strength free weights and Apex and Life Fitness selectorized weight machines to help you tone and trim, build muscle, and increase your metabolism and burn more calories!
• You can do it!
Itʼs a proven fact that regular exercise relives stress and gives you more energy – itʼs time to trim, tone and shape that body of yours!
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Leamington Sr. Men’s Hockey Playoff
Golden Years mini golf
Forty-nine players met for mini golf at Colasanti’s on April 7.
Player stats for playoffs
Simona Lehan Owner/Designer
Goalie stats for
league
Team #6 stole first place with a 228, 12 under par, by players Don Ribble, Andy Orsini and Bill Ward. The second spot went to Team #14 with a 231 tally by Marie Lasi, Betty McManus and Ralph Butler. In third place was Team #7 with Ethel Ferguson, Stan Vickery and Gerry Wilkinson shooting a 232.
The day’s best total was a 69 (33/36) shot by Gerry Wilkinson. A 72 showed for Ralph Butler (37/35), and a pair of 38s was the resulting 76 for Bill Ward. Julia Kos used a 40/36 for her 76 total. Other sub-par scores were 77s for Bill Mayville and Frank Lasi, 78 by Don Ribble, 79s for Marg Graham, Tom Bondy, Marie Lasi and Bill Adams, and even par 80s for Rose Taylor, Iggy Arner, Betty McManus, Duane MacIntosh and Stan Vickery.
Holes-in-one for the day were 5 for Kathy Bradley, Andy Orsini, Gerry Wilkinson and Julia Kos, 4 for Ralph Butler, and 3 for Steve Vigh, Murray Knox, Don Ribble, Ethel Ferguson, Stan Vickery, Wayne Reid, Barb Arner, Frank Lasi and Bill Taylor. A pair fell for Madeline Butler, Marg Graham, Mary Ann Vickery, Winnie Moore, Tom Bondy, Iggy Arner, Eleanor Brook, Duane MacIntosh, John Vlodarchyk, Betty McManus, Barry Sweet, Mark Sweet, Shirley Thiessen, Bill Adams, Eleanor Wilkinson, Neil Quick and Pete Daudlin. A single dropped for Gerrit Vriesen, John Murphy, Bryon Walker, Eva Kah, Marg Ross, Bill Ward, Anne Marie Bondy, Barb Murphy, Angus MacRae and Annie Mae Leslie.
There is still time to join the fun before play ends for the season. See you on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.
Public meetings before Municipal Council
32 Seneca Drive
The proposal by the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers to construct an administrative building in the industrial park off Seacliff Drive was the subject of a meeting to receive public comment. There was none, so the matter now goes to site plan control.
46 Seacliff Drive West
The former ambulance dispatch building at the foot of Sherk Street is proposed for commercial use, but currently has a ‘special’ residential designation. Originally, this zoning was passed to permit the ambulances to be dispatched from this strategic location even though it was acknowledged to be in an essentially residential neighbourhood. The new owners would like this ‘special’ designation to be modified to delete ambulance dispatch, but permit a variety of commercial possibilities. Many nearby residents turned out to object to this proposal.
The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You
ANGLICAN
St. John The Evangelist
60 Erie Street N., Leamington 519-326-3111
Sunday Worship Services
8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
St. Mary’s Church
East West Road, Pelee Island
1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 a.m.
Calvary Church
North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 a.m.
BAPTIST
Calvary Baptist Church
475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-326-0876
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church
3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372
Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.
Victory Baptist Church 61 Windwood Dr., Leamington 519-322-5952
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
CONGREGATIONALIST
Faith Everlasting Congregational Church 589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994
Sunday Worship 11 a.m.
220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644
Saturday Services:
Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am
LUTHERAN
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966
Sunday Worship Services
9:30 a.m. (German), 10:30 a.m. (English)
MENNONITE
Faith Mennonite Church
269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391
Sunday Worship Services
10:50 a.m. (Summer 10 a.m.)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734
Sunday Worship Services
9:15 a.m. (German), 10:45 a.m. (English)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727
Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m.
Summer Worship Services
9:30 a.m. (German), 10:15 a.m. (English)
Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605
Sunday Worship Services 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
South Point Community Church 55A Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-1858
Sunday Gatherings 10 a.m.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Iglesia La Buena Semilla
269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342
Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m.
Leamington District Memorial Hospital
194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443
PENTECOSTAL
FGT Family Church
285 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-322-2316
Sunday Worships 9:15 & 11 a.m.
Leamington Christian Centre
98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.
English/Spanish 6:30 p.m.
Templo Christiano De Leamington
39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654
Sunday Worship Services 3 p.m.
Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel
6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031
Sunday Worship 7:30 p.m.
United Pentecostal Church
312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056
Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
Knox Presbyterian Church
58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541
Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.
ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael’s Parish
29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Sunday Masses:
9 a.m., 11 a.m., 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Spanish Mass 2:30 p.m. (February to November)
St. Joseph’s Church
310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Saturday Mass 5 p.m.
Sunday Masses: 9 a.m. (Italian, English), 11 a.m. (Portuguese, English)
St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)
280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282
Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 a.m. (Lebanese, English)
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street
Leamington 519-326-4901
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Leamington United Church 9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.
Mersea United Church 1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157
Sunday Worship Services 9:30 a.m.
mate. “What’s the difference from commercial?” he asked. “It’s a residential area; what’s the point of this amendment?” Continuing in much the same vein, Lee-Anne Setterington asked council, “What are your plans for this corner... What’s so important about this corner?” She also added, “This is crazy for a residential area.”
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Larry Dick was the first to point out that the proposal doesn’t appear to be legiti-
Essex Community Council
Focusing on problems that could arise from some of the proposed permitted uses, Theresa George expressed concern about possible raccoon problems if a restaurant with its edible garbage were to locate there. Randy Critchlow, speaking on behalf of his son, pointed out that the proposed uses have many potential ways of interfering with neighbours’ enjoyment of their lands. “These are commercial uses, not residential uses... we have property rights!” Rose Cluny added that the intersection would become an even higher traffic area if businesses go in.
The last submission came from the neighbour immediately to the south of the subject property who raised two technical concerns: respecting an existing 20-foot right of way along the north boundary of her property, and her understanding that the original deeds in the area prohibited the properties from becoming commercial. She was not sure whether or not that restriction was registered on title, or even if the municipality was aware of it.
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Speaking on behalf of the property owners, Cindy Prince, a well-known planning consultant, indicated that the owners welcomed the opportunity to work with the neighbours to come up with a list of acceptable potential uses for this property, wanting to be “no more intrusive into the neighbourhood than the previous use”. She indicated that it would be perfectly acceptable to put a ‘holding’ designation on the property until after the site control process to ensure that everybody’s needs were met. Since this was a meeting to gather public input, Leamington council did not have to take any action since the results of the meeting and further discussions would come before council at a later date along with administrative recommendations about what to do. Mayor Paterson thanked the many people who took the time to come out and inform council of their opinions. Enns Drain - Highway 77 Branch, Lots 6 and 7 Concession 6
As part of the reconstruction of Highway 77 from Staples south, the Ministry of Transportation has requested that the drains along the highway be assumed as municipal drains for future maintenance and control. As part of this process, a section of this drain, now identified as part of the Enns Drain, was the subject of a public meeting as required under the Drainage Act. There was no comment in opposition to the municipality taking over the drain.
Roadshow at Pelee
comic book, valued at approximately $1,500, and a gold coin found during a renovation which earned $900. (Journal Photo)
Southern Footprints half marathon this Sunday
This Sunday, April 17, beginning at 8 a.m., Pelee Days Inn will play host to the 4th annual Southern Footprints Half Marathon, 5K Run and – new this year – Kids Dash. With an anticipated 300 runners from all over Ontario, organizers are looking forward to another successful event.
This event is now part of the Running Factory Race Series, and with the assistance of owner Gary Belanger all proceeds will go to the Lung Association and their efforts to help provide valuable services to the community.
Joining the runners again this year is Doug Kurtis, who holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for the most half marathons run under 2.20 minutes. Doug is a resident of the U.S.A. and also a participant in the Boston Marathon.
All are welcome to come out and help support the effort by cheering on all the participants this Sunday!
The Executive of the National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced that Joe Dama of Leamington has been appointed the Regional Coordinator for Ontario. Dama farms in Essex County and brings a wealth of experience to the new position.
Dama takes over from Sean McGivern, who served as Regional Coordinator over the previous year.
Marina Lepp of Leamington and her son Gerry Lepp of Harrow brought old coins from the early 1900s. The family coins added up to quite a value. (Journal Photo)
Pictured here, at left is Dominic Mendaglio of Waterloo, a purchasing agent and evaluator, and Kevin Blackwood of Barrie, show manager. The Roadshow’s stop in Leamington produced some rare finds. One of the most interesting items was a Spiderman #1
Cardinal Carter corner
It has been a celebration of student success at Cardinal Carter. On April 2nd and 3rd a group of Cardinal Carter Science students participated in the Windsor Regional Science Technology and Engineering Fair at St. Clair College.
Grade 10 student Grace Enns won a gold medal for her project entitled “Raining Energy”. In addition, Grace was awarded the St. Clair College Excellence in Technology Award, The Technology Award, and the St. Clair College Excellence in Innovation and Technology Award. Grade 10 student Joseph Najem also won a gold medal for his project, presented en Francais, entitled “Tuy Au Qui Fuite”. On top of all of these honours, both Grace and Joseph were chosen to advance to the Canada Wide Science Fair to be held in Toronto in May. In recognition of this impressive achievement, Grace received the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board prize which will cover the expenses of her trip, and Joseph won the University of Windsor Faculty of Science Prize which will cover his expenses.
Award winners at the Regional Science Fair also included grade 9 student Catherine Rumiel, who won a bronze award for her project “Breaking Down Styrofoam Naturally”, and grade 9 student Spencer Mastronardi, who received an Honourable Mention for her project “The Clean-up Continues”, as well as the Al-Hijra School Environmental Science award and the Greater Windsor Horticultural Society Award. Congratulations to these very deserving students.
The Mathematics Department is also celebrating the achievements of its math contest winners. Congratulations to grade 9 students Michelle Asselin and Joseph Paty who scored in the top 25% of Canada in the University of Waterloo Pascal contest; and to Anthony Thachuk and Haley Clark who scored in the top 25% in the University of Waterloo Cayley contest.
On March 25th and 26th Cardinal Carter’s dance team competed at the 9th annual DanceFest, held at Villanova Secondary School. The team won 3 first place finishes, 3 second place finishes and 1 third place finish. In addition, the Cardinal Carter dance team was
The Comfort Inn Leamington, located at 279 Erie Street South, Leamington, was recently announced as a recipient of a prestigious 2011 Gold Hospitality Award from the nation’s leading hotel franchise system, Choice Hotels Canada.
“The Comfort Inn Leamington’s commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service has earned it this welldeserved recognition as one of the best hotels within the Choice Hotels Canada portfolio,” says Tim Oldfield, man-
awarded the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. trophy which is given to the team that demonstrates Respect, Etiquette, Spirit, Passion, Excellence, Coachability and Teamwork. Congratulations CC dancers!
What else is going on at Cardinal Carter?
Mid-term report cards will be sent home on April 27th, and parent-teacher interviews will take place in the school gymnasium on April 28th from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
aging director for Choice Hotels Canada. “A gold award is clear evidence of general manager Justin Barker and his team’s hard work. The entire Choice Hotels Canada team is very proud to award this distinguished honor to the Comfort Inn Leamington.”
As a top performing property among the company’s more than 290 Canadian franchised hotels, the Comfort Inn Leamington is among the top ten percent of properties within the Choice Hotels Canada system. A total of 19 Canadian hotels were honoured with a 2011 Gold Hospitality Award. As one of the company’s top franchised hotels operating
under the Comfort Inn flag, the hotel has demonstrated an exceptional focus on guest satisfaction and dedication to providing superior service. Additional award criteria are evaluated by Choice Hotels Canada through its official property ranking reports.
From left to right, Cardinal Carter students Grace Enns, Catherine Rumiel, Joseph Najem and Spencer Mastronardi were award winners at the Windsor Regional Science Technology and Engineering Fair held at St. Clair College.
Madison Brothers wins Human Kinetics Award
Madison Brothers, a Grade 12 student at Leamington District Secondary School, was one of 26 outstanding graduating high school students from the Windsor-Essex County area to attend an awards ceremony at the University of Windsor.
Madison, 17, was recently honoured by receiving the University of Windsor Faculty of Human Kinetics Book Award. Each year, one student is selected from each high school in Windsor and Essex County based on a combination of outstanding academic and athletic achievements as well as contributions to their school and their community.
Madison maintains an 94% average and has been a competive swimmer for four years. She has served as the Deputy Prime Minister at LDSS. As well, she has participated in theatrical productions at school and in the community, and has been in the school band for four years as well.
In her spare time Madison volunteers with the Canadian Cancer Society, she’s a skipping instructor, and is a house league soccer referee.
An awards ceremony and luncheon was held at the University of Windsor, St. Denis Centre last week. The award recipients were introduced and a brief description of their achievements was read.
Madison is the daughter of Monika and Roger Brothers of Leamington.
The skipping team from Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School placed first for small schools at the Greater Essex County District School Board Skipping Championships held at Sandwich Secondary School in LaSalle at the beginning of April. There were over 300 skippers from grade 1 to 8 in attendance representing both city and county schools. The students would like to thank Mrs. Driedger and Mrs. Jadiscke for coaching the team! Way to go, Sharks!
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Here’s Wendel!
Wendel Clark will be our guest speaker at the 10th Dresden Sports Hall of Fame dinner this Saturday night. Number 17, the scrappy forward best known for his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, will headline what should be a wonderful night of tributes to local athletes and helpers, my hometown’s sporting past.
I will be slipping on a tuxedo and emceeing the event. Slipping? Well, the last time I checked, the pants were a bit snug. And so, between now and Saturday, I will be hitting the gym for a couple of extra workouts and backing up from the bagels.
Aside from not wanting to look like a pregnant penguin, I want to appear as handsome as I can for my mom, who plans on getting gussied up and attending the event. That’s a big deal for Mom and all who love her. She’s been living an entirely different lifestyle since her last of three brain surgeries last May. It’s been a long, slow and difficult recovery for Mom. For much of the past 11 months, Mom has shuffled around her home in a housecoat, overslept, stared out the window and barely ate. While abnormal for this
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once vibrant, super shopping, people-loving go-getter, her brain surgeon assures us that her suffering is quite normal for someone who has experienced so much.
Encouragingly, time and the arrival of spring, with its mood-healing sunshine and warmer temps, has helped in Mom’s recovery. She’s been tiptoeing out of the house, attending church, an art class (not to paint yet, but for coffee) and walking around the block for her weekly hair appointment. And now comes her biggest bite-full to date: a night out with lots of familiar people surrounding her. It’s a big deal for all of us.
Then there’s Wendel, the hockey player who I admired to the level of naming my first dog after him. We had dogs growing up, but Wendel was my first as an independent adult. Like his namesake, he was blonde and rambunctious. Wendel the dog was great fodder for my weekly newspaper columns, especially back in my Petrolia days as a columnist and manager of the Advertiser-Topic newspaper. Dog’s best friend pieces would appear somewhat regularly with stories of his travels, the numerous phone calls from trespassed local residents, and about the time he escaped dragging the plywood front of his doghouse.
After 34 years of providing the service of designing and building quality homes, renovations and cabinetry , Gord Meuser Design Inc. is changing direction.
My efforts over the years to combine my design and building business with my land development interests in Kingsville, Timbercreek Estates Inc., has always placed the developer side on the back burner.
After 20 years of part time work, Timbercreek Estates Inc. finally has the approvals to develop my first phase.
I have recently informed my long time employees of my decision and they have had an opportunity to digest the news and decide the direction they will head in the future. These men and the many other past employees over the years have been the ones who have made my company a success. I can honestly say that there is no better group for their woodworking skills and problem solving expertise.
Going forward, Gord Meuser Design Inc. will be involved solely within the Timbercreek development in Kingsville. The services that we used to provide will now be directed to my highly qualified ex-employees.
Todd Brown, the master cabinet maker will still be building cabinets, he can’t help it. Todd has been with me for 29 years. I encourage you to contact him directly for custom cabinets extraordinaire.
Harold Wiens, a 26 year employee, comes from a woodworking family and is at the height of his career as a finish carpenter. His perfect mitres have defined GMD attention to detail. He has decided to accept a position with K.P. Willms Enterprises to contin ue with the family tradition.
Kenny Willms, my trusted lead guy, was an employee for 10 years and has been a sub-trade for the past decade. His personality a nd building expertise have made jobsites function efficiently and a pleasure to be on. I trust that K.P. Willms Enterprises will c ontinue the same quality and attention to detail that has been a signature of our jobsites.
Dave Lightfoot and Max Graham, will also join Kenny at K.P. Willms Enterprises.
I sincerely thank all of my current and past employees for their skilful efforts over the years.
Most importantly, I would like to acknowledge the many clients we have had the privilege to work for in the past. Without deman d, we couldn’t supply, so your trust in our abilities has been very much appreciated.
Gord Meuser Design Inc. isn’t going away, it’s changing. I am excited about the process of using what I have learned so far an d translating it into a sustainable and desirable housing development.
Thank-you for your support,
Gord Meuser, President, Gord Meuser Design Inc. and Timbercreek Estates Inc.
The dog’s most outstanding quality was that he was incredibly restless, and was famous for wandering for miles and miles around the greater Petrolia area. We did our best to harness Wendel, but to no avail; he was a Houdini, and would escape his chain, sneak out open doors, jump out of the car – anything, and for the ensuing hours would tramp around town. I’d get calls from the golf course on the outskirts of town that Wendel was lifting his leg on the flagsticks.
Our neighbors suffered my almost daily hollerings of “Wendel! Here Wendel!” as I walked around the block calling out for him. And word spread. Once on a sales training trip to a newspaper in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, I was getting a tour of their facilities when a man behind a cubicle began bellowing “Wendel! Here Wendel!” You could’ve knocked me over with feather. Seems the gentleman in the cubicle had family back in Petrolia, and having visited recently, learned of my dog and his loudmouth owner.
Hemmingway reminded us that all true stories end in death. Such was the case for our family pet; not because of old age or disease, but sadly from the inevitable result of running and roaming. Wendel the dog had an untimely meeting with a Buick.
I will remember and possibly reference my old canine companion this weekend. As for the “real” Wendel, the Leaf legend, I will sharing small talk and dinner with him on Saturday in Dresden. Considering he played on “the Hound line”, I can only imagine he’ll enjoy a good dog tale.
Shutters, Shades and More!
Porter Airlines adds new service to Windsor and Sault Ste. Marie
Porter Airlines is adding Ontario cities Sault Ste. Marie and Windsor to its growing route map this spring. Service in Windsor begins on April 27, with up to three daily round trips to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Connecting markets through Toronto include Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Thunder Bay, Quebec City, Boston, Chicago and New York. One-way fares start at $89, plus fees and taxes.
Sault Ste. Marie flights begin on May 4, with up to two daily round trips to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Connections with Sault Ste. Marie exist via Toronto for Ottawa, Montreal, Thunder Bay, Halifax, Boston, Chicago and New York. One-way fares begin at $99, plus fees and taxes.
“We look forward to bringing our unique service to Windsor and Sault Ste. Marie,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “This expanding network provides more opportunities for passengers to choose Porter when travelling to important regional cities.”
“I’m thrilled that Porter has decided to add daily flights from downtown Toronto to Windsor. I’ve been advocating for this route for years, based on our region’s business needs and tourism offerings,” said Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development and Trade and MPP Windsor West. “Porter’s expanded service provides a boost to Ontario’s economy – market access and ease of travel are certainly considerations for businesses making investment decisions and tourists making travel plans.”
“We are extremely delighted to welcome Porter Airlines to the City of Windsor. With Porter’s newest expansion, Windsor has solidified its place as a key growth market for business and leisure,” said Ed-
die Francis, Mayor of Windsor and Chair of the YQG Board. “Our efforts and investment in our strategic assets are paying off. Three daily flights to downtown Toronto with connections throughout Canada and U.S. ensure our residents, visitors and businesses have more choice, convenience and comfort for their travel needs.”
The airline is also doubling service between Sudbury and Toronto starting April 27, with up to two daily roundtrip flights, increased from one. By flying through Porter’s base of operations at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, travellers can continue on to popular destinations including Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, New York, Boston, and Chicago.
Known for its affordable, premium service, including complimentary in-flight wine and beer, extra legroom and all-access departure lounges, Porter operates a fleet of 70-seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft. It features high cruising speed, revolutionary cabin noise-reduction technology and environmentally friend-
ly engines.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is conveniently located just minutes from downtown, providing easy access to the financial and entertainment districts.
Flights for all new routes are available for immediate booking through travel agencies, www.flyporter. com, or Porter’s Call Centre at (888) 619-8622.
About Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines is Canada’s third-largest scheduled carrier, based at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating® by Skytrax, committed to offering speed, convenience and service as
part of a premium travel experience. A refined journey begins on the ground with comfortable airport lounges and service-oriented team members. The experience continues seamlessly in the air with spacious interiors and well-appointed crew. Passengers enjoy complimentary services, including free in-flight wine, beer and premium snacks, all aboard modern aircraft.
The airline currently serves Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Moncton, Halifax, St. John’s, Thunder Bay, Sudbury, New York (Newark), Chicago (Midway), Boston (Logan), and has seasonal flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que. and Myrtle Beach.
We’re Moving!
Leamington Municipal Office
April 18th Is the Big Day
Details on a public open house will be announced shortly.
Our phone number will remain the same . 519-326-5761.
www.leamington.ca
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received at the Leamington Municipal Building at 38 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z3 until 15 April 2011 and after 15 April 2011 at the Leamington Municipal Building at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington Ontario N8H 2Z9 until 3:00 p.m. local time on 27 April 2011.
The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Leamington Municipal Building at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington.
Description of Lands:
Roll No. 37 06 440 000 15900 0000; 996 Point Pelee Dr. Leamington; PIN 75104-0066(LT) Part Lot 51 Plan 1393 Mersea lying W of Pelee Dr, S/T beneficiaries interest in R1325939 if enforceable; Leamington. File 09-08
Minimum Tender Amount: $35,534.99
Roll No. 37 06 540 000 16900 0000; 5 Julien Ave. Leamington; PIN 75102-0390(LT) Lot 27 Plan 1218 Mersea; Leamington. File 09-09
Minimum Tender Amount: $10,938.30
Roll No. 37 06 590 000 07700 0000; 522 Mersea Rd. 3 Leamington; PIN 75135-0409(LT) Part Lot 5 Concession 2 Mersea as in R1133202; Leamington. File 09-11
Minimum Tender Amount: $110,286.22
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.
The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.
Note: HST may be payable by successful purchaser.
For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca, or if no internet available contact:
Ms. Cheryl Horrobin
Director of Finance & Business Services
The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington
Until 15
NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL 2011 BUDGET REVIEW
TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington will review the proposed 2011 Budget on:
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 and, if necessary Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Commencing at 9:00 am NEW Council Chambers, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington
Proposed Budget documents will be made available for inspection at the Corporate Services and Finance Offices, 38 Erie Street North, Leamington, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
To register as a delegation or to submit written comments regarding the 2011 proposed budget please contact Kim Siddall, Manager of Corporate Services at (519) 326-5761 no later than Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
You may view a copy of the agenda on our website at www.leamington.ca under “Current Council Agenda for April, 2011.
Effective April 18th the Municipal office will be located at 111 Erie St. N.
Public parking is located at the rear of the building off Queens St.
Free Art Film Night will feature Pablo Picasso
This month’s Community Art Film Night at the Leamington Arts Centre will feature the BBC Modern Masters “Picasso: Genius of
Modern Art”. The film starts at 7 p.m. sharp on Thursday, April 21.
The life of Pablo Picasso is an exciting story of re-
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Patricia Mackenzie would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all who loved and cared for our mother. The sympathy, kindness, and support we have been shown is overwhelming. To family and friends who visited her in hospital, she was truly happy to see your smiling faces. A special thanks to Evelyn, Marlene, and Cathy who were so helpful with keeping family, friends, and the chorus informed of Pat’s status. Thank you to the doctors and nurses in the ICU,CCU & Resp. Floor at LDMH and WRH – Met Campus for the care you provided to our mother. To Pastor Mike Sealy, thank you for praying with her and for a lovely service. Thank you to the First Baptist Church members for their prayers and for the committee who provided the luncheon. We wish to thank all who sent flowers and made donations. Thank you to all the ladies who provided food in between visitations. To Robert Hudders and the staff at Reid Funeral Home, thank you for the caring service you have provided to our family.
bellion, riches, women and great art. In this episode of a four-part series dedicated to modern art, journalist Alastair Sooke travels
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of a Dear Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister & Aunt August 10, 1939 - April 4, 2010
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Though her smile is gone forever, And her hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much. Her memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part; God has her in His keeping, We have her in our heart.
Joe, Susan, Todd, Tyler & Tabitha, Evelyn, Judy, Terry, Dennis & Laura
through France, Spain and the U.S. to see some of the artist’s great works and recount tales from his life story. Talking to architects, fashion experts and artists, he investigates how Picasso’s influence, particularly that of his Cubist work, continues to pervade modern life today, in the shape of buildings, interior design, clothes and of course contemporary art. Tracking down former Picasso model Sylvette David to her current home in Britain, he also hears how Picasso’s images of her inspired the look of screen siren Brigitte Bardot. This is a free event, open to the public, but a $5 donation would be appreciated. Refreshments and snacks will be served, and all are welcome to stay for a discussion after the film (may contain adult subject matter). The Arts Centre is located at 72 Talbot St. W.
To have an obituary notice placed in The Leamington Southpoint Sun, please contact your funeral director
OBITUARY
Charlene Powell
Charlene Powell, 62 years, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
Dear mother of Todd Powell, Kelly Cook (Jeff Kelch), Shelly Cook (Brent Allison). Loving grandmother of Miranda King, Brittany and Alexis Cook, Colin and Andrew Kelch. Dear sister of Mark, Randy and Jack Powell.
Charlene was a crossing guard at Queen Elizabeth School for 22 years.
With respect for Charlene’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, at 519-326-2631.
Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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Christian Ministries International
Dr. Ron Carlson, President of Christian Ministries International, international speaker on apologetics will be at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox Street, Leamington to present seminars on ‘Answers for Your Faith in a World of Counterfeits’ from May 8-11, 2011. Free-will offering.
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“You’re the Heart of our Success”
Pictured are the winners of the 13th annual “You’re the Heart of Our Success” Juried Student Art Show. Back row, left to right: Chad Riley (Leamington Arts Centre Gallery Director), Aaron Fauteux, Alexandra McCaig, Olivia Taylor, Emily Moskal, Maureen Sutherland (President, Arts Centre Board of Directors), Jacqueline Grassi. Front: Ashley Seguin, Kaitlyn Pannunzio, Sarah Pierce. Absent: Sharon Suitor, Karissa Sardinha, Madison Keller, Tita Kyrtsakas. (Submitted Photo)
Juried Student Art Show winners announced
The Leamington Arts Centre had 33 entries in the 13th annual “You’re the Heart of Our Success” Juried Student Art show featuring the work of Essex County secondary school students. The exhibit, which opened March 30, had entrants from seven schools submit art in the following categories: acrylic, watercolour, oil, drawing, mixed medium, photography and poetry.
The works were judged based on visual impact, creativity, technical, concept and the accompanying artist statement. The following winners were announced at an awards evening on Thursday, April 7:
Acrylic
1st – Kaitlyn Pannunzio, “Portugal Paradise”, Leamington District Secondary School.
2nd – Alexandra McCaig, “Purple Lilly Pad”, Cardinal Carter Secondary School.
3rd – Sarah Pierce, “Mesmerized”, United Mennonite Educational Institute.
Watercolour
1st – Ashley Seguin, “Within the Roots”, Cardinal Carter. 2nd – Emily Moskal, “My Style of Self Portrait”, Essex District High School.
3rd – Kaitlyn Pannunzio, “Muskoka”, LDSS. Oil
1st – Aaron Fauteux, “Harvest”, l’Ecole Secondaire l’Essor.
2nd – Alexandra McCaig, “My Mother’s Fence”, Cardinal Carter.
3rd – Sharon Suitor, “Untitled”, LDSS.
Drawing
1st – Jacqueline Grassi, “Skull Study”, Belle River District High School.
2nd – Olivia Taylor, “Untitled”, Cardinal Carter.
3rd – Karissa Sardinha, “Mother Earth”, Cardinal Carter Secondary.
Mixed Medium
1st – Jacqueline Grassi, “The Angel’s Key”, Belle River.
2nd – Kaitlyn Pannunzio, “Simple as Black and White”, LDSS.
3rd – Emily Moskal, “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright”, Essex.
Photography
1st – Madison Keller, “No One Has to Know”, Cardinal Carter.
2nd – Kaitlyn Pannunzio, “Bumblebee”, LDSS.
3rd – Karissa Sardinha, “My Bedroom Wall”, Cardinal Carter.
Poetry
1st – Jacqueline Grassi, “What is the Solution?”, Belle River.
2nd – Kaitlyn Pannunzio, “Shriveled Rose”, LDSS.
3rd – Tita Kyrtsakas, “Up, Up and Away”, St. Anne’s High School.
Future Artist Award: Kaitlyn Pannunzio, LDSS People Choice Award: Votes for the People’s Choice Award will be tallied when the show ends on April 23. Everyone is encouraged to come in and see the work and cast their vote at the Leamington Arts Centre, 72 Talbot West. Hours of operation are Tues.-Fri. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat. from 12 p.m.-4 p.m.