Southpoint Sun April 25, 2012

Meat canners getting ready for 14th year in Leamington

By Bryan Jessop

The ‘can do’ attitude is returning to Leamington.

For the 14th year the Mennonite Central Committee’s annual meat canning project is making a local stop, beginning April 30 and running until May 4. The Meat Canner Leamington committee has again made arrangements to bring the canning machine to the H.J. Heinz grading station on Sherk Street, where hundreds of volunteers will converge to can 38,000 pounds of chicken by hand over the five-day period. The canner will be supervised by four qualified canner operators — also volunteers — for each day’s hours of operation; 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

For the first time, the Leamington committee will be canning chicken. Originally, the group utilized beef, but the mad cow scare of the early 2000s forced them to switch to turkey. This year’s switch was motivated by the faltering economy convincing more consumers to purchase turkey, which in turn drove up its prices. Another change for this year’s program is the schedule. In the past, the canning process covered a four-day range to can 30,000 pounds of meat compared to 2012’s five-day stretch that will allow the preparation of the extra 8,000 pounds in collaboration with a group from Elmira. When the Leamington group first started 14 years ago, it canned 15,000 (Continued on Page 3)

Martens one of 28 Canadians to receive Caring Canadian Award

By Bryan Jessop

Years of lending a helping hand both locally and abroad have earned national honours for a Leamington man.

William Martens, who retired from Leamington District Secondary School as a chemistry teacher in 1996, was one of 28 Canadians to receive the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award. The honours were highlighted during a ceremony in Ottawa’s Rideau Hall Tuesday, April 17, conducted by the Right Honourable Governor General David Johnston. The Caring Canadians Awards have been an annual event since 1995 and this year, were the first to be handed out by Johnston.

“It was a first-class event,” said Martens. “It was very well done and extremely well organized — they did Canada proud. The Governor General was very gracious. It was a wonderful experience.”

For the three years from 1963 to ’66, Martens volunteered his services with the Mennonite Central Committee to teach chemistry in Ilorin, Nigeria, the only time he has lived outside of the Leamington area. Afterwards, he taught English as a foreign language at bible and church colleges in Kigoma and Mwanza, Tanzania. Within these two communities, he taught at three separate institutions, 13 times in Kigoma and 10

times in Mwanza for four to five weeks each annual trip. He has made the voyage to Africa every year since the early 1980s and continues to do so one or two times per year.

Locally, Martens has volunteered with the Canadian Food Grains Growing Committee and the Mennonite Meat Canner Leamington Committee. For the latter, he has coordinated hundreds of volunteers for shifts of canning meat by hand to benefit the citizens of underprivileged countries around the world. He has also helped integrate hundreds of refugees into Canadian society by teaching English as a second language.

While teaching at LDSS, Martens coached a chess team that went on to win numerous regional and provincial tournaments.

Currently, the 71-year-old retiree is still playing chess and is teaching a local family the Canadian Citizenship Course in preparation for its citizenship test. He also continues to offer his time in support of Leamington’s United Mennonite Church.

The Governor General’s Caring Canadian Awards were conducted in conjunction with National Volunteer Week, April 15 to 21. The 28 nominees were treated to complimentary airfare, hotel accommodations and a luncheon for the ceremony, where each recipient was given a certificate and lapel pin. The pins depict a maple leaf with an integrated heart above an outreached hand,

symbolizing the Canadian people’s spirit, the openheartedness of volunteers and boundless generosity, respectively.

Although the awards were first bestowed upon Canadian citizens in 1995, 2012 marks the first time in several years that anyone has been chosen for the honour. The criteria for nominees was changed last year.

Martens was informed of his nomination through a phone call received about one month prior to the ceremony. His name was sub-

mitted for nomination by Anna Klassen, who recruited three individuals - each well known to Martens - to write letters of recommendation and submit them to the Governor General’s office.

“I didn’t believe it at first,” Martens said of receiving the call from Ottawa. “At first, I thought it was a crank phone call. I feel honoured to be nominated. I can think of many others who should receive an equal award. It feels good to be acknowledged.”

William Martens displays the certificate and lapel pin he received during the Apr. 17 Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award ceremony at Ottawa’s Rideau Hall.

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Meat canners getting ready for 14th year in Leamington

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Additionally, the committee is seeking out 600 volunteers to can the 19 tons of chicken, about 100 more than they’ve had in recent years — anyone interested in volunteering can contact Denton Friesen at 519-825-4082 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

The ages of volunteer canners range from high school students to local residents in their 90s. In the past, these volunteers have represented more than 30 different high schools and churches of various denominations, making the trip from across Essex County and Chatham-Kent.

“This is something that a lot of volunteers get very enthusiastic about,” said Tina Quiring, Meat Canner Leamington’s publicity representative. “Some just don’t want to give it up. They get really excited about it.”

The group expects to order between 21,000 and 22,000 cans this year. The precise number required will be determined by how much meat is delivered — the amount could differ somewhat from the 38,000 pounds being ordered.

Last year, the local group sent 30,000 pounds of turkey to Haiti and North Korea. Every year, some Mennonite Central Committee volunteers make the journey to recipient countries to deliver the cans in person. Previously, cans have been shipped to Bosnia, Honduras, Nicaragua, Serbia, Ukraine and several other countries.

After the canning process is completed at H.J. Heinz (which offers its grading station to the Leamington group free of charge), the meat will go through a 30-day incubation process until it is cleared by inspectors. From there, it is shipped to a warehouse in Winkler, Manitoba to await delivery to recipient nations. The destination for this year’s chicken has yet to be determined — a decision will likely be made in the autumn of this year.

“It will go where ever the need is greatest,” explained Quiring. “It’s very important to get this food out there, especially to places like orphanages and hospitals. In poorer countries, it’s the people in these places that often get left behind.”

Although the service of stirring, packing, washing and labeling the cans is done on a volunteer basis, the Meat Canner Leamington group must cover the costs of renting the canner, purchasing the meat and shipping the completed cans. This year, those expenses will reach an estimated $70,000, with the Elmira group donating the necessary funds required for the fifth day. Individuals or groups interested in making monetary donations to help offset these costs can make contributions to the Mennonite Savings Credit Union at 243 Erie St. South (519326-8601).

It’s not your age that matters.

It’s how your matter ages.

High hurdles for little business

Ice cream and coffee from a produce stand? That is what Mike Mastronardi would like to be able to sell at the western entrance to Leamington near the Albuna Town Line. To do so, however, he found out at Monday’s Council meeting, April 23, that he needs to wade through what is commonly referred to as municipal ‘red tape’.

You see, the property is zoned residential “R-1”, and the existing fruit stand was identified as a “legal non-conforming use”. As such, there are restrictions on the use of the stand - the idea being you can’t just decide one day to convert your legal fruit stand into a body shop for trucks. The restrictions apparently do not allow you to sell ice cream and coffee. To do that, you need a re-zoning or permission through a temporary use by-law. To quote Councillor Rick Atkin, “We have a process in place that would be fair to anyone.”

The municipal planner’s letter describes the process. “The submission of a zoning amendment application should be accompanied by a Planning Justification Report prepared by a professional planner, which addresses each of the criteria listed, as well as other applicable policies contained with the Provincial Policy Statement, the Official Plan and local Official Plan.

In particular, the Municipality must be satisfied that the proposal does not represent the encroachment of non-farm uses into the agricultural area and represents a use that is more in conformity with the designation of the land.”

And if that weren’t enough, there are the municipal engineering department concerns. “We are not opposed to the change in zoning providing that the site is placed in a holding zone and commercial uses would not be permitted until such time that a site plan agreement is fully executed for the site. Some issues that would need to be addressed would include:

• Access to the site. To be approved by the County of Essex as the property fronts on County road 34.

• Provision of a physical barrier between vehicles and the slope on the site.

• Slope stability and ability to support traffic loads imposed.

• Storm water management. Runoff needs to be controlled to acceptable rates and erosion protection provided.

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• Parking lot layout and circulation. Provide proper sized parking spaces and aisles with efficient circulation. Take pedestrian traffic into consideration as County Road 34 is part of the County Wide Active Transportation system.

• Approvals by applicable agencies.

The site does not have sanitary sewers available nor are such sanitary sewers planned in the foreseeable future. The site would require a private sewage system.”

Seems pretty difficult and expensive, doesn’t it? After Councillor Larry Verbeke explained to Mr. Mastronardi that he went out to view the site and almost fell off the edge of the filled area, it was pointed out by Councillor John Jacobs that, “We [the Municipality] have to ensure that anybody using the facility is safe.”

The municipal planner assured Council that once an application is received, either for a re-zoning or for a temporary use permit, the process will move forward.

Municipal Correspondent

Healthier habits for Earth Day

Simple, good-for-you actions that everyone can do for the environment. Earth Day Canada recommends these top ten easy actions that are better for the health of the environment.

1. Smart Shopping

Buy what you need, not what you want.

Rent and borrow things that are seldom needed.

Buy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores.

2. Simple Savers

Dear Editor and Readers:

Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs or LEDs.

Use aerators on faucets and showerheads.

Weather-strip windows and doors.

3. Transportation Alternatives

Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation.

Reduce idling and maintain correct tire pressure when driving.

Try car sharing programs or renting instead of owning.

4. Food Choices

Choose local and organic foods that are in season.

As a local historian and noted sports historian, I offer an update to the Leamington Flyers team history. The Leamington Flyers’ earliest history dates back to 1951/52 when the late Bill Burgess managed and coached a team called the Myles Meteors. That team played in the Windsor Industrial League and by the end of playoffs had become known as the Blytheswood Flyers.

Support local food producers.

Eat less meat.

5. Cleaning Clothes

Wash full loads in cold water.

Hang to air dry.

6. Heating and cooling

The following season Burgess took over full control of the squad and they remained in what was then the Ontario Rural Hockey Association until 1958/59 when they joined the Southwestern Jr. B League - a mixture of Jr. C and B franchises determined mostly by the population of each city or town’s area. The league in those days was known as Intermediate Jr. B.

Set your air conditioner to 24°C or 25°C in the summer.

Set your furnace to 19°C or 20°C in the winter.

Install ceiling fans and programmable thermostats.

7. Close to Home

Vacation, travel and work as close to home as possible.

8. Bathroom Basics

Take short showers instead of baths.

Close water taps while brushing your teeth.

9. Careful Cleaning

Choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products.

Make simple, natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water.

10. Don’t Discard

Donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them into the trash.

Take harmful materials like chemicals, batteries, electronics, etc. to local hazardous waste depots or recyclers.

Join thousands of Canadians who’ve already made pledges to make healthier choices for people and the environment. Visit earthday.ca to register and for more ideas about how people can reduce their impact on the environment.

In 1959/60, Burgess sold the club to Fred Epplett. The Flyers remained a part of that group until 1964/65 when they became a Juvenile team. For three consecutive seasons the Junior Flyers played in the Ontario finals and won the title once. In 1966/67 they became one of the Southwestern Jr. B League’s 10 teams, but financial difficulties forced them to drop back and the next season they became one of the founding teams of the Border Cities Jr. C League (two years later the Great Lakes Jr. C H.L.). They were a powerhouse team in that league for 23 years. During that spell, the Flyers won many league titles and two All-Ontario championships (1971/72 and 1979/80).

In the spring of 1992 their application to join the Western Jr. B hockey was accepted and they became a Jr. B franchise. They have been a part of the league, which is now the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League since that time.

Thus, the Flyers actual history extends over 60 years!

Yours sincerely,

C. Scott Holland

G.O.J.H.L., Western Jr. B and Flyers historian, Leamington

A sign that spring has finally arrived is evident at the Kopegaron Woods Conservation Area, as wild trilliums are blooming along the facility’s walkways. (SUN Photo by Bryan Jessop)

Pump ordered to fast-track Marentette Drainage Scheme

The mandatory public meeting for a long-overdue drainage report was held Monday, April 23, to start the Leamington Council meeting. The topic was the engineer’s report on replacement of the pump for the Marentette Drainage Scheme.

Since this, like many drainage projects, is a very expensive proposition for affected landowners, the Drainage Act sets out timelines to be followed so that anyone with a legitimate objection to either the work or the cost to himself has an opportunity to appeal.

The catch in this particular case is the years of delay that have made replacement of the pump urgent, and the fact that the manufacturer of the $125,000 pump needs 18 to 20 weeks for delivery. If the usual process were followed that would mean construction would be delayed until December or January - a less than ideal time for construction weather-wise.

The drainage superintendent, in an attempt to fasttrack this project as much as possible recommended to Council that the pump be purchased immediately and that the project go to tender right away, before the appeal periods and Court of Revision have occurred.

By ordering now, and assuming no delay due to an appeal, it will be possible to have the work start some time in September. After assuring themselves that the risk of ordering the pump early was minimal, Council supported the recommendation and the project will progess.

Council supports CETA Resolution

John Biekx led a delegation informing Leamington Municipal Council of the threat current negotiations Canada is conducting for a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union. The concern being raised was the threat to local services being provided by municipalities. Any significant aspect of privatization would have to be open to bids from off-shore investors and would include rules that would leave municipalities open to punitive law suits from giant, multi-national corporations if their opportunities for profits were thwarted.

The request for support has already been supported at the County Council level as well as by many individual municipalities. The presentation convinced Leamington Council to support the concern with a resolution demanding that the federal and provincial levels of government adhere to the guiding principles advocated on behalf of municipalities by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)and by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

Water Main replacements doubled for this year

Municipal Correspondent

Readers may recall the problems that arose last year during the replacement of water mains along Clark and Selkirk streets. Residents along Baird Avenue suffered from horribly rusty water due to the disruption that construction work created. We can only hope that the water main replacements that have been tendered for this year go more smoothly than last.

Successful tenders include D’Amore Construction at $191,580 for Grace (from Johnson to Kimball) and Fuller (from Nancy to Talbot), Elmara Construction at $419,180 for the entire length of Westmoreland, Churchill and Noble, and SLR Contracting Group at $518,650 for the Wilkinson Drive water main (from Hodgins almost to Erie St.).

The decision to replace more than $1.2 million in water mains is a decision by Leamington Council stemming from last year’s revelation of the number of mains that need replacing within the town, and represents a doubling of the replacement rate.

Subsequent to passing the motion, and as a separate matter, Nelson Carvalho, the supervisor for water services, outlined the water main repair that was necessary on April 17th. The water main on Lorne Avenue broke, and when the break was uncovered it was discovered that about six feet of main had blown off. Because the water pressure in that area is very high and the ground sandy, water had to be temporarily shut off on Sherk as well as Lorne for safety. Still, the eroded sand from the break blocked sewers in the area resulting in 9 to 12 basements flooding.

Because of the speedy, professional work of the water department personnel the repair to the main was quickly completed, but the cost of the repair is expected to run in the $15,000 to $17,000 range.

Development on Mersea Road 4 goes to public meeting

The back nine acres of a farm on Mersea Road 4 is to be added to the lands of Great Lake Greenhouse to allow the construction of accommodations for workers. To achieve this, however, a public meeting for the rezoning is required and is scheduled for the May 14 council meeting. Concerns, if any, can be expressed at the meeting, and municipal council was assured that any development on the newly transferred property would be governed by site plan control, so the recommendation to proceed to the public meeting was passed.

Ken Snider: Salt of the Earth

We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of Ken Snider. As your Member of Parliament, it was my privilege to work with Ken as our Wheatley Harbour Master and civic-minded citizen. Ken exemplified much of what makes a community like Wheatley so special with his humility, kindness and character. Our community has lost someone special, and our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Ken Snider will truly be missed.

Dave Van Kesteren, M.P. Chatham-Kent Essex

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Princess Luncheon

Rt. Hon. Sir Winston Churchill Chapter IODE held the third annual Princess Luncheon on Saturday, April 21 at the Rhine Danube Club in Leamington. Sixty Princesses and their escorts enjoyed their luncheon. Entertainment was provided by Walkerville Secondary School students who sang many hit songs from Disney films and kept the young girls busy.

Funds raised at the annual luncheon are used to purchase boots for the homeless and less fortunate in the Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley areas every fall.

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Soli Deo Gloria Singers present Peace In Our Time

The Soli Deo Gloria Singers, under the direction of Paul Dueck and Nancy Dyck, are almost ready and are excited for their upcoming Spring Concert “Peace in Our Time”.

What is peace in our time? If peace is understood as a state of harmony characterized by the absence of violent conflict in the world around us we must conclude that humanity has not reached that ideal. If peace suggests the existence of healthy interpersonal relationships, a quick glance through the morning paper will verify that peace is an elusive state in many cities, communities and households. If peace is understood as an inner feeling of contentment; that is, the opposite of feeling stressed and anxious, one need only observe those who are dealing with health issues, with grief, or even with the normal pressure s of daily life to realize that many conditions of life tend to disrupt our inner peace.

A king once offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. One artist painted a scene of a calm lake in which the towering mountains surrounding it were reflected. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. It seemed a perfect picture of peace.

The second artist painted mountains that were rugged and bare. Above was an angry, lightning-streaked sky from which rain fell in torrents. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall. Behind the waterfall, a tiny bush grew in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her next. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest – in perfect peace.

The second artist won the prize. Said the king, “Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace.”

Songwriters, through the ages, have recognized humankind’s longing for peace. In this spring’s concert, you will hear a number of musical prayers and petitions for peace, beginning with Eleanor Daley’s “Prayer for Peace,” based on the familiar prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. Larry Shackley, in his composition “Peace is our Prayer”, pleads: “Lord, Please grant us peace in our time, peace in our world, in our hearts and our minds”. A Jay Althouse arrangement of the well-known song, “Let There be Peace on Earth” reminds us that peace begins with each individual. You will also hear an English version of the popular German Christmas carol, “Der Friedensfuerst” (The Prince of Peace).

There will be two performance of Peace In Our Time. The first is Sat. May 5 at 8 p.m. at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. The second performance is on Sun. May 6 at 3 p.m. at UMEI, 614 Concession 6, west of Hwy 77, north of Leamington. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students, and $15 and $7 at the door. They are available at the Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, Leamington or from choir members. Please call UMEI at 519-326-7448 for more information.

Practical Advice

Teamwork is like a well functioning machine!

Have you ever thought about teamwork and how it is very similar to a well functioning machine? If all parts of the machine are working smoothly and efficiently, the machine will operate successfully. If one part breaks down or is only working at half of its ability, the entire machine will stop working.

The same goes for a team. If all members are doing their job or performing their role as assigned, the team will thrive. If one person doesn’t perform well, the entire team is affected. Ultimately, the people receiving a service or purchasing a product feel the impact.

To keep a machine running effectively, we provide regular maintenance such as tightening screws, oil changes and lubrication.

How do we ensure maintenance for professional teams? There are many things we can do like providing training and professional development, incentives for good performance and other operational activities.

More importantly, a team will operate successfully if an employer or leader does this:

• Values each member as an important part of the team

• Expresses gratitude to employees

• Helps team members realize their importance

• Provides opportunities for each individual to strengthen their skills

• Demonstrates respect

• Communicates in a positive manner

• Shows enthusiasm and passion for their job

• Includes themselves as part of the team

Often these social gestures will result in more cooperation and dedication from staff. Are you doing your part?

Soli Deo Gloria Singers practice for their May concert, Peace In Our Time.

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Leamington Farmer’s Market growing weekly

By Sheila McBrayne

From flowers to fruit and all kinds of locally produced products in between, the Leamington Farmers’ Market has something for everyone.

Every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., vendors fill an entire barn at the Leamington Fairgrounds.

With the first two weeks being a free trial period for vendors no wonder the tables were all filled, but what now?

According to Phil Setterington who was overseeing the Market on Saturday, April 21, all vendors have signed on for the next week.

According to Setterington, the Farmers Market is booked solid, with a waiting list. “”We’re in the process of expanding outside when the weather warms up,” said Setterington when asked by a cement sculpturer from Amherstburg about outdoor space.

And it’s not just the vendors who are happy with the Market; those attending are also very impressed by the variety and quality of the products. “I’m just trying to take it all in. It’s amazing to have all this here,” said Marying Ratta of Leamington.

AT RIGHT: Sevenyear-old Mitchel Bierer with Bonnie Reynolds with the elk hide drum made by Bill Henderson of Antler Vision Carvings.

ABOVE: Curtis Simpson of Simpson Orchards, Mersea Rd. 5, Leamington.

Sarah Thibeault and Kathleen Cook - Catch of the Day Bakery, Wheatley.

Monica Brandner of Brandner farms, Ruthven.

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LDMH Foundation 19th Annual Golf Tournament June 6

This is the 19th annual golf charity golf tournament for Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Over the almost two decades the tournament has raised more than half a million dollars for Leamington Hospital, supporting important projects such as nuclear medicine and dialysis. This year funds raised from the tournament will be used to help create a Women’s Health Centre at Leamington Hospital and the acquisition of digital mammography unit.

The honorary chair for the tournament is Deb Jones Chambers whose own battle with cancer emphasizes the importance of Leamington Hospital’s new project.

This year’s tournament will be held Wednesday, June 6 starting at 1 p.m. at Erie Shores Golf and Country Club. The title sponsor for the tournament is Windsor Family Credit Union.

Golf and dinner will all be conveniently held at Erie Shores with a prime rib dinner, auction and a raffle draw that will include major items including an iPAD2 donated by Medi-Solutions; a barbecue donated by Canadian Tire; and a Wine Cooler filled with wine from Gabriele’s Funiture and Pelee Island Winery. As usual the response has been brisk, but there are still a number of foursome opportunities available and sign sponsors may also be donated.

In addition to dinner, golfers have three hole-in-one contests; a beat-the-pro challenge; putting contest; closest to the pin contest; and other skill testing contests.

Leamington District Memorial Hospital announced the $1,000,000 project for the development of a Women’s Center

My name is Deb Jones Chambers and I am married to Jeff Chambers. We have three wonderful children and a dog. My career of choice for over twenty years was as a Medical Radiation Technologist with a certification in Mammography.

My placements were at Hotel Dieu Grace and Leamington District Memorial Hospitals. I worked two locations with part-time and full-time positions at the same time. I am a workaholic by nature.

In 2004 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This ignited a passion in volunteering for cancer related charities. I don’t consider myself a survivor. I am surviving cancer. I have been fighting the disease as well as overcoming it’s challenges and side effects.

I, along with other breast cancers survivors developed a volunteer committee.

Our priority is the 5 km walk called Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer. I am the Committee Chair for this family event. The entire family is affected with the diagnosis and we fight it together.

Our goal is to help provide assistance to local families facing cancer with information about resources and support. For five years I was one of the top fundraisers for Windsor Run for the Cure. It is a national event that benefits the Cana-

earlier this year. The project will include much needed renovations to the ultrasound and mammography departments as well as the purchase of digital mammography equipment to replace the existing film based technology.

“In keeping with Leamington Hospital’s commitment to bringing the best possible healthcare for South Essex County I am very pleased that a new digital mammography unit will be added. This will provide women, and occasionally men, with a state of the art breast cancer screening and detection tool.” said Bryan Meyer, Chair, LDMH Board of Directors.

According to Rose Costa, Clinical Director of Diagnostic Services, the planned renovations will include improved reception and waiting areas, as well as expansion of the ultrasound and mammography suites to accommodate the new digital equipment.

“We are very excited about this project and the improvements it will bring to our services,” said Costa.

From the patient’s point of view, having a digital mammogram is not much different than having a conventional mammogram. Both use compression and x-rays to create clear images of the inside of the breast. However, unlike conventional mammography, the images can be manipulated by the radiologist for improved picture quality. Because digital mammography images are electronic, they can be transmitted quickly across the network and to other health care professionals such as surgeons when follow-up is required. Digital mammography is particularly effective in breast cancer detection in women under 50 and others with dense breasts.

dian Breast Cancer Foundation. The highlight of my involvement was the year our team won Top Family and Friends Team.

Our local Soup n’ Salad is another committee I am a member of. It’s rewarding to have the community support such a successful luncheon with the funds going towards breast and other forms of cancer.

We all have the skills to fight cancer by volunteering, participating and donating to cancer related events.

I also had the honour of “walking” with the Olympic Torch in 2010. I considered that to be a very good day. I was a part of a relay that eventually transported the flame to my idol Wayne Gretzky. Meeting him is just one of the many items on my bucket list.

I believe that knowledge is power, power is strength and strength gives you hope.

It’s truly an honor to be the Honourary Chairperson for this life-changing event for all cancer patients. I am volunteering towards a cure but just as importantly, we are all working towards improvement in treatments, services, support and information.

- Deb Jones Chambers, Honorary Chair

Daring to duel with dandelions

Friday afternoon I spent three or four hours on my hands and knees in the backyard trying to eradicate my crop of dandelions. When I finally took a break to have a coffee, imagine my surprise when I glanced at the clock to see if it was time to start supper, and saw that only an hour and a half had passed! My time flies when you’re having a good time...

Let me tell you what I thought of as I toiled away at my thankless task. I know I am not knowledgeable about plants like Bill or Doug Plumb. Nor am I anything near a master gardener like members of the Leamington Horticultural Society. I’m just an ordinary homeowner whose practice of laissez faire toward his lawn has resulted in a plant-based insurrection beyond imagining. But I do have thoughts on the subject.

After close scrutiny of what would be my lawn if there were grass, I have become convinced that many of the weeds growing there are exotics from some tropical rain forest. I have read enough books to know that this type of luxuriant, explosive growth is only achieved in the tropics. Either that or the inexpensive lawn fertilizer I applied this spring works only on weed species and I should have spent the extra ten dollars on a brand that helps grass to grow.

A few of the varieties of noxious, low-growing plants appear to have a fondness for dandelions. They appear to have snuggled up next to the little beggars to try and hide their telltale leaves so I miss them until they have had a chance to announce their presence with their million-seeded yellow flowers. I have named these plants “Creeping Frustration”, because, although I have no idea what their true name is, I am sure I know their true nature and have named them accordingly.

I found weeds with long, hairy leaves and weeds with short fleshy leaves. Some have stems like steel cables, while others (like the dandelion) appear to have no stems at all. I suspect I have weeds growing that have powerful psychotropic properties because as I crawled amongst them I became convinced that they knew they were driving me nuts and were laughing about it. I currently have weeds with (besides the big yellow flowers of dandelions) little white flowers like miniature strawberry blossoms, teeny blue flowers the colour of the eyes of a

scallop, and ones with what look like flowers, but which are the same colour green as the plant.

I extracted what I estimate to be a couple of bushels of dandelions and their like during my Friday frenzy. Now I have a decision to make: I lost the battle, perceive that I have no chance of winning the war, and am injured with aches and pains from my futile efforts. So, what should I do? Surren-

der? Search for reinforcements? Engage in chemical warfare?

No. None of these. I have a plan: I am going to ignore the weeds for a week and see if they voluntarily go away when they realize they’re not wanted. If this doesn’t work, I am going to look up a recipe for dandelion wine on the internet, print it off, and distribute it to all of my neighbours in the hope that they

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will decide to give brewing the stuff a try and come to my house as a boutiful local supplier of dandelions with a sufficient supply to satisfy their need. One of these two methods is bound to work.

Stop Cancer Before It Stops Us

There is a Stop Cancer Before It Stops Us walk planned for Sunday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Parish at 280 Talbot St. E. Leamington. Participants are asked to be at St. Anthony’s for 9:30 a.m. to sign in and a mass at 10:30 a.m. The walk begins at St. Anthony’s and proceeds down Talbot Street to Erie and turns north to Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine at 447, Highway #77.

There will be a final ceremony at the Shrine with refreshments and granola bars and fruit.

The Leamington Southpoint Sun received the Media Award from the Kidney Foundation of Canada Windsor and District Chapter. On Wednesday, April 18 during the 41st Chapter Annual Meeting held at the Hiram Walker Reception Centre. Accepting the award, from left to right, are Publisher Jim Heyens, Erika Muscat (presenter) Melissa McCarty and Sheila McBrayne. News coverage for the Kindney Foundation included local stories about organ donation; coverage of the annual Walk For Life at Colasanti’s; Community Awareness announcements; and extensive coverage of the opening of the satellite dialysis unit at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. (SUN Photo)

Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com

Healthy Soil

Choosing healthy plants and flowers is the fun part of gardening, but making sure the soil is healthy is also very important.

Soil is made up of three materialsclay, loam and sand. The ideal mixture is equal parts of all three. Like making a cake too much of one material can end in disaster. Using too much sand results in drying out quicker and poor water retention. Too much clay becomes very hard keeping out moisture also making it harder for roots to develop.

Using the proper mixture of soil will save time and money during the growing season. Adding new soil mixtures each year will help solve many of these problems. For sandy conditions adding organic material such as compost and peat moss will not only add texture, but will add to water retention. To break up heavy clay use perlite, pine bark fines or vermiculite this will help the heavy soil become loose.

Before adding fertilizers, check the PH simply by purchasing a soil test kit at any garden center. This will also save you money spent on unnecessary soil amendments. When preparing your garden and flowerbeds, remove heavy debris and weeds. Spread the new soil evenly over the prepared area. Use a garden fork to turn the soil several times in different directions to mix the new soil with the old.

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SECC’S ADULT DAY AWAY PROGRAM

provides social and recreational programming designed specifically for frail seniors, adults with disabilities and persons with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Caregivers will experience a sense of respite and relief knowing their loved one is in a safe and caring haven, and they can also access information and referrals to other helpful services. Members engage in a variety of activities including games, reminiscence time, movies, signalongs, light exercises, arts and crafts, and outings to local attractions. A morning snack and hot lunch is provided, transportation assistance is available and we can also help set-up foot care at our partner clinic (more info on this below). Our Program Leader can make a personal visit to your home to give you a detailed introduction to the program and if you are interested complete a

Tilling or rototilling is another option to help break up any large clumps of clay or roots from last year’s plants.

Once you have accomplished this important task, smaller plants can be planted by hand. When using properly mixed soil and a well drained area, plant at the existing grade level and add a thin layer of mulch around the base. If the soil is heavier be sure to plant a little higher to allow the roots to breathe. Planting too deep will only result in failure.

In today’s market place there are many premixed soils and amendments to help you grow a healthy garden. Visit your local garden center or nursery and talk to the professionals. Visit my website www.bptreemarketing.com

Helping People...Improving Lives

quick registration and assessment and help set up your first, free day to give the program a try – no commitment! Please call us directly at 519326-0499 for more information or to set up your in-home visit or free trial day.

SECC’S FOOT CARE CLINIC

has recently gone through a major facelift to make the office and your foot care experience more welcoming and comfortable. Our certified and specially trained nurses provide professional, affordable foot care treatments. Treatments begin with a warm, relaxing foot soak and then a thorough examination of overall foot and nail health, trimming of the nails, corn and callus reduction, padding if needed, and ends with a soothing foot massage. General foot and nail health education is provided at each visit and referrals can be pro-

vided to a podiatrist or chiropodist for more advanced or complex conditions. An appointment is required so please call our one of our friendly receptionists directly at 519-3260081 for more information or to schedule your first visit.

SECC’S WALK, ROCK’N’ ROLL

In support of SECC’s mission of “helping people, improving lives” we invite everyone in the community to join our annual “Walk, Rock ‘n’ Roll!”– a fundraiser that benefits both our Adult Day Away Program and Foot Care Clinic. Join us on Saturday, May 5th at the Leamington Marina for a day of fresh air, great food, family fun, and awesome

music from local talents, many of whom perform as part of the showcase at the Last Friday Coffee House at the Cup-2-Mug Lounge in the lower level of the Gallery Restaurant. Please call 519-326-8629 for event information and sponsorship opportunities.

“Helping people. Improving lives.”

Essex Community Council has two offices to serve you.

Kristin Shreve DD ~ Denturist Denture Specialist

Touch that dial, please!

Perhaps I’m being too in-scent-sative, but people who are ripe with B.O. drive me right around the bend. Honestly, I’d rather argue with a complete idiot for an hour than spend ten seconds exchanging pleasantries with a polecat.

Polecats, the animal version, excrete such a nasty odour from their glands it can be whiffed over seven football fields. The dude standing in line behind me, waiting for a beer the other night would give that critter a run for its money. And get this - it was a semi-formal business dinner.

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Weese’s Pieces...

I should be more tolerant I guess, but for whatever reason I get angry when I come within a whiff of B.O.

I’m not talking about someone who has just finished running a marathon in mid-July. Nor am I talking about the farmer who just got done mucking stalls in the barn. Nope, these folks smell like Calvin Klein compared to the malodorous Marvin. The only thing that comes close to that level of stink is from those filthy unwashed nylon pinnies we were forced to wear sometimes in gym class. That was thirty plus years ago and the stench remains embedded in my memory. Would it have killed the gym teacher to throw those things in the laundry once every couple of years?

I know, perhaps there are medical reasons why some folks reek havoc. I’m not a doctor, so it’s beyond me as to what that reason might be.

There are those unfortunate souls that suffer deep depression or some other mental ailment and their personal hygiene can take a holiday. You feel for those folks. Then there’s the story of the late Apple co-founder and tech-genius Steve Jobs who, as a young employee at Hewlett Packard, purposely choose not to shower as a protest. Jobs wanted to work alone and at night. His strategy worked.

I do know that people who stink can come in all shapes and sizes and in either gender. On two occasions during my vocational odyssey I’ve had to call a couple of offenders into the office to talk to them about “a personal problem” Honestly, it would’ve been easier to fire them then to tell them that it’s not their performance that stinks. I can tell you that these types of conversations are kept very short and for a couple of reasons. For starters, the person on the receiving end doesn’t really have much to say. When you confront them with the problem, despite a gentle approach – “You’re aromatically sensitive” colleagues have complained about their personal problem.” There’s not a lot of rebuttal. My experience is that the staff member’s face turns crimson and they quickly vamoose. All that remains, is the pit in your stomach and of course that lingering smelly souvenir.

At least with the foul air in your office, you can take out a can of Lysol or AXE out of your desk drawer and fumigate the room. Their ain’t enough deodorizer to mask that crappy working relationship after you’ve had “the talk”. For the past number of years, I’ve been fortunate by not having to confront someone in the “rank and file” about pungent pits and offensive orifices. Still, I conceal a can of Lysol, locked and loaded, in the bottom drawer of my desk just in case.

Leamington’s newest business opened its doors at 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 19. Dollar Tree has expanded into Canada and Leamington is the newest location at the former Sport Mart on Erie Street South. Dollar Tree carries everything needed for every day, every holiday, and every occasion and every single item is affordably priced at $1.25 (or less). In fact, all food, snacks, candy, beverages, and greeting cards are just $1 each! Pictured here for the official ribbon cutting are Shannon Wilson, Store Manager and Leamington Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright. “This is a pat on the back for Leamington. It says Leamington is a place to invest and a place to shop,” said Wright about Dollar Tree strategically choosing to locate in Leamington. “It’s a real, real positive for Leamington,” added Wright. (SUN Photo)

“If we don’t discipline ourselves the world will do it for us.”

Kingsville Legion remembers war to seek peace

Reported by John Mornan

At the monthly General Meeting of the Kingsville Legion Branch 188 on Monday, April 2, a motion was presented to adopt a long-term support of War Remembrance. Produced by two veteran members and sponsored by the current Branch Past President Larry Moynahan the motion adds to the Branch Mission Statement adopted in the fall of 2005, and the Memorial and Remembrance Statement adopted in December 2006.

The new motion reads: In view of the high level of local support for Remembrance Day 2011, especially in the schools, it is moved that: The Lt. Colonel F.K. Jasperson Branch (Ont. 188) Royal Canadian Legion adopt a continuing policy of strong support for War Remembrance, particularly for Legion Remembrance Day Programs, with the clear aim of demonstrating agreement with those in favour of ending war, in the future hope that one day countries and nations may band together to outlaw war, an ultimate aim.

This motion was passed unanimously, much to the satisfaction of the members present.

The Remembrance Mission Statement of 2005 reads as follows.

Branch Legion Members of all categories ever stand as true protesters against war; we ever pray that people every where will one day insist: “never again”, to events which mean the sacrifice of peoples in conflict, or their maiming in body, mind and spirit.

The introductory statement for use at memorial and remembrance functions reads as follows: At Branch 188, we stress that one of the main objectives of The Royal Canadian Legion is remembrance. For us, the main thrust is Remembrance of what Canada’s Armed Forces personnel had to do, did, and are continuing to do, to save freedom for future generations.

With sorrow and deepest gratitude, we venerate all those who sacrificed their lives, giving up their futures for us.

Andrew Taves CD release party

Approximately 80 people came to the Wheatley Legion Friday night, April 20 for the release party of local musician Andrew Taves for his first CD titled ‘No Matter Where You Go. There You Are.” The CD was recorded by Mike Beggs of Leamington. The evening featured the music of (left to right) Andrew Taves & the Country Rhythm - Andrew Taves on guitar and vocals; Zach Weyrauch on drums; and Kyle Colasanti on bass guitar. Andrew told the audience stories of how each song was written and told everyone to enjoy the food provided by his family - a fine feast of home made desserts and some wonderful moose meatballs in pinapple sauce and some moose sausage. Andrew signed CDs throughout the evening.

We revere those who served, fought, and survived; many of whom were injured in body, mind and spirit. Most of them returned, picked up the pieces of their civil lives, and carried on without complaint.

We thankfully remember all those who answered their country’s call and served faithfully in support of the fighting forces, no matter where or to what duties they were assigned. Their devotion to duty gave the fighting forces the support to prevail.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 - 2nd Leamington

Scouting CJ13 Parent Committee will be hosting a Pasta & Chicken Dinner Fundraiser 4:30-7 p.m., at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Adults $15, kids 4-12 $10, 3 & under free. Tickets available at door or in advance from Scouter David at cj13scout@gmail.com or purchase from Love Bug Children Shop, 275 Erie St. South (Shoppers Plaza). Play mini-golf from 5-7 p.m. $2.99. Door prizes & raffles. Help the Scouts get to the Canadian Scout Jamboree in Alberta 2013.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 & SATURDAY, APRIL 28Rummage Sale at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Friday: 4:00 - 7:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am to 12 noon. Lots of good used clothing for adults, children, small household items, toys, books, home decor, etc. Something for everyone!

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 - 2nd Annual Second Chance Treasures Fashion Show at the Leamington United Church, 9 John St., at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for children. Proceeds for LUC kids’ programs, Etcetera Shoppe, Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul. Call 519 - 326-9461 for info.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 - Essex and Community Historical Research Society (ECHRS) presents its 5th Annual Celebration. Open House 12:004:00 p.m. at 18 Gordon Ave. Essex. Family tree displays, book signings by local authors. Fundraising pasta dinner to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion. For more information, please contact 519-962-9597.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 - Mom2Mom Family Expo, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., WFCU Centre (Community Centre entrance). A great way to spend time with your family. Live entertainment from Clarol the Clown, Beebo and a Nuvo Entertainment Magic Show, seminars, a Cutie Pie Contest, Fire Truck tours, activities, prizes, giveaways, unique products and services.

Sponsored by AM 800 CKLW, WeeWatch, Stampin’ Up and The Kid’s Stop. Free goody bags to the first 400 families. Admission $2, kids get in free www.thefamilyexpo.ca.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 - The Leamington Mersea Historical will meet at 12 noon at the Museum, 121 Essex County Rd. 14, Leamington. Please bring a bag lunch. Fred Takaki will be speaking on the Internment Camps in B.C. Everyone is welcome.

TSUNDAY, APRIL 29 - Stop Cancer Before It Stops Us Walk will be held at 10:30 a.m. Signin and mass at 9:30 a.m. Walking from St. Anthony's parish, 280 Talbot St. E. Leamington, up Talbot St. to Erie and turning north to Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine, 447 Hwy. 77. There will be final ceremony at the shrine with refreshments and granola bars and fruit.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 - Mersea United Church Pork Steak Barbecue, serving 3:30 - 6:00 p.m., Mersea Rd. 8, east of Blytheswood (corner or Rd. 8 and Rd. 12). Proceeds to benefit Gesstwood Camp and W.E. Care for Kids Foundation. Adults $12.50, 6-12 $5, 5 and under free. For tickets call Ken 519-825-7300 or the office 519-825-4157.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 - Kittenaide's Adoption Day at Petzown, 1715 Manning Road,Tecumseh, 11am - 3pm. Spring kittens, 1st vaccines, adoption fee $20. Adult cats, spayed/neutered adoption fee $50. Info 519-324-2729.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 - Talbot Street United Church presents Rob & Jeff, A Country Duo, guitar and singers, at 2 p.m. Refreshments to follow. Freewill offering. 3741 Talbot Trail (aka Hwy #3) between Wheatley and Port Alma. All welcome.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic at the Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W., Leamington, 12:00 noon - 7:30 p.m. Call 1-888-236-6283 for information or to book an

appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

FRIDAY, MAY 4 - Queen of Peace School’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Mass at St. Joseph's Church at 1:00 p.m. Dinner at Roma Club at 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at the school 519-3260994 or from Jenn Gualtieri 519-326-3914. Adults $25, 4-12 years $12, under 3 free. Deadline for dinner tickets April 27. Lastly, looking for old photos/memorabilia. Please drop off at the school office for scanning/to borrow.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 - Leamington Mennonite Home Auxiliary Yard & Bake Sale, Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Drive, 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. Lots of furniture and household items.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 - South Essex Community Council and the friends of Last Friday Coffee House hosted by Dale Butler present the 3rd Annual Walk, Rock ‘n Roll at the Leamington Marina Pavilion from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A family walk, barbeque and free concert in support of SECC’s Adult Day Away Program and Foot Care Clinic. Call 519-326-8629 or visit www.secc.on.ca for more information, pledge forms and sponsorship opportunities.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 - “The Gospel According to Saint Mark” featuring Matthew Gibson will be presented at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Pasta Supper at 5 p.m. - $5 per person. Advance sales only. Performance 7-9 p.m. – no charge. Supper tickets available by contacting church office before Apr. 27 at 519326-5491 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 - Soli Deo Gloria Singers present “Peace in Our Time” at 8 p.m. at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. and Sun. May 6 at 3 p.m. at UMEI, 614 Mersea Rd. 6, west of Hwy 77, north of Leamington. Call UMEI 519-326-7448. Tickets $12 for adults, $6 for children. At the door $15 and $7. Available at MSCU or from choir members.

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(Photo by Dale Butler)

Water main break causes muddy morning mess on Lorne Ave.

By Bryan Jessop

A water main break that temporarily disrupted services at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, left a muddy morning mess on Lorne Ave. Tuesday of last week. The problem began with a blow hole east of a fire hydrant near the west end of Lorne Ave. and culminated when a six-foot section of pipe with a 45-degree elbow popped loose just west of the same hydrant. The result was the loss of water services for nearby residents and a mud-strewn build up covering most of the surface of Lorne Ave. and parts

of Gladstone Ave.

“Water was gushing two feet high and made its way over the curbs,” said Leamington Sanitation Inc. employee Alan Antoniuk, who spotted the rush of water while driving by at 11:30 p.m. Monday, April 16. “I thought ‘what the hell?’ and called it in right there.”

Leamington Water Service and additional Leamington Sanitation Inc. workers arrived on the scene shortly thereafter and were able to restore services to the area by 9:20 a.m. the following Tuesday morning, April 17.

Following the repair, LWS flushed the system to clean out valve seats because of the age of the pipes. From that point, duties switched to a lengthy clean-up process, with a pile up of mud and sand greeting most Lorne St. Ave residents at the ends of their driveways.

“We’ve got a lot of clean-up to do, obviously,” said LWS supervisor Nelson Carvalho.

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Antique piano donated to Bank Theatre

By Sheila McBrayne

The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place will be the new home for a late 1800s Heintzman & Co. Last week volunteers from the Bank Theatre were thrilled to accept the donation from Marian Hundt of Windsor.

The original owner of the piano was Mrs. Handysides, a teacher who lived in Chatham. When Handysides moved into a nursing home 29 years ago, the piano went to Hundt. “She just wanted it to go to a good home,” said Hundt. She had the piano completely restored and took her Grade 8 piano test with the instrument. Three decades later and Hundt is also moving into a smaller house and now she wants to return the favour

“I wanted to make sure the piano went to a home where children and people could enjoy it,” she said. Hundt, an agent with Freedom 55, was at a Leamington Chamber of Commerce event last year when she heard a gentleman (Rick Taves) speak about the Bank Theatre and Meeting Place and the campaign to create a theatre in downtown Leamington.

“I knew this would be the perfect home for the piano,” said Hundt.

“My grandmother Frances Ellerbeck was from Leamington and used to play music by ear… I guess that’s the musicial connection in the family… It’s coming full circle to bring the piano to Leamington,” said Hundt. “This donation is on behalf of my grandmother and the Ellerbeck family.

The piano is being stored at Ruth Owens house until it’s time to place it in the theatre. The piano will be used by all who perform and practice at the theatre.

Daniel Mediros of Leamington Water Services levels a section of gravel used to restore the road surface of Lorne Ave. during the morning of Tuesday, April 17 following a water main break

Leamington Water Services Supervisor Nelson Carvalho oversees the clean-up process on Lorne Ave. following a water main break that took place late the previous evening, Monday, April 16. (SUN

The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place received a very generous donation last week in the form of an antique piano. Pictured from left to right, are Marian Hundt who donated the piano, Ruth Owens and Barbara Martens, Bank Theatre Committee. (SUN Photo)

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - Page 17

LDSS second in zone for Grade 9, 10 math

Top math students at LDSS

Leamington District Secondary School math students showed the region they are a force to be reckoned with! The Mathematics Club wrote the University of Waterloo math contests in February and when the results came back to the school the math department and the entire school was bursting with pride. Both the Grade 9 and 10 students finished second in the zone.

LDSS Grade 9 students placed second in the zone, finishing only behind Massey Secondary School, a gifted high school located in the city of Windsor. Zone consists of all schools in the Windsor, Essex, and Lambton-Kent counties - both public and separate – which is a long list of schools!

“I am so proud of all the students, especially our top five. They were an absolute delight to work with and teach. We also need to congratulate the elementary feeder schools of these students, as they did an excellent job preparing them for Grade 9. For Wheatley Area Public School to have two out of the top five is a credit to that facility and what they are doing,” said Mrs. Mary Kay Gabert, LDSS teacher of the Grade 9 enriched mathematics course.

The Grade 10 students also placed second in the zone as well, coming in behind Massey Secondary School. Teacher Dan Tymec commented, “This is a special group of kids. They are very bright and are the leaders of tomorrow. I had so much fun teaching this group!”

The top five scorers were Nick Tiessen, Washington Dawson, Travis Fehr, Billy Hiebert and Isaac Wiebe.

The math club with wrap up its season with an awards luncheon in May.

Pictured above, from left to right are, Spencer Jacobs (graduate of Wheatley Area Public School), Alyson Skidmore (graduate of Comber Centennial), Tom Qi (graduate of M.D. Bennie Public School), Ethan Letkemann (graduate of Gore Hill Public School), Kevin Bui (graduate of Wheatley Area Public School). (Photo submitted)

The top five scorers, left to right are, Nick Tiessen, Washington Dawson, Travis Fehr, Billy Hiebert and Isaac Wiebe. (Photo submitted)

Jackson – a Ford man for 62 years!

By Sheila McBrayne

Keith Jackson has been selling Ford vehicles for 62 years! Yes, a Ford man through and through for 62 years! The 77-year-old Wheatley man started selling at his family’s car dealership E.A. Jackson Motors in 1950 as soon as he could get his driver’s license. “I’m one of the few people who had a driver’s license at 15,” he said. He explained that back then, if a police officer signed for you, you could drive at age 15. “I grew up in the car business,” said Jackson. “At one time there were four car dealership in Wheatley,” he recalled. Jackson worked at the family lot, which was located on Talbot Street West in Wheatley, just west of Jack’s Coffee Shop. He worked there until 1959 when he opened his own small car lot and worked with Al Slater at Slater Motors in Leamington. In 1963 Keith joined Slater Motors full time. In 1975 Slater sold the business to George Hartley of Villa Ford. Keith sold Fords here until 1978 when he started working for Kurt Gossen at Land Mercury Lincoln in Leamington, which had two lots on Talbot Street East – one where Pete’s Paints currently sits and the other where Krazy Kelly’s is located today. Gossen’s moved the Ford dealership out to the Highway #3 bypass. “I worked with the Gossen family for 27 years,” said Jackson.

Jackson has spent the last four years with current owner Vince Lally at Lally Southpoint Ford. During his prime selling years, Jackson said he sold approximately 15-20 cars a month. All totaled, he figures he’s sold more than 10,000 vehicles!

“Trucks were always popular and the Mustangs when they started,” said Jackson. He admits he always drove a van to pull his trailer and didn’t really have a favourite car.

On Friday, April 20 Gonzalo Contreras, Ford Sales Manager, Southwestern Ontario, made a special presentation to Jackson. Contreras read a letter from the Ford of Canada President and CEO Dianne Craig. Jackson was presented with the framed letter and the traditional gold watch.

Although his name is still etched on his office window at Lally Southpoint Ford, Jackson actually retired from sales in December of 2011.

Golden Years Mini Golf season winding down

Forty-nine golfers gathered at Colasanti’s on Thursday, April 19 managing a combined total of 92 aces over 36 holes.

Leading the way with 6 aces was Gerry Wilkinson, followed closely by Art Sweet with 5. Barb Arner, Iggy Arner, Lloyd Honey and Eleanor Wilkinson recorded four aces each. Three aces dropped for Herb Ascott, Margaret Graham, Laurie Hylton, Julia Kos, Bill Mayville, Andy Orsini and Steve Vigh. Managing two hole-in-ones were Caroline Ascott, Frances Clifford, Floyd Johnson, Frank Lasi, Angus MacRae, Betty McManus, John Murphy, Allen Rutter, Mavis Rutter, Morley Scratch, Rose Taylor, Doug Vickery, Stan Vickery, Ken Womack and Eva Kah.

Ruth Crossland, Stephanie Dick, Tom Hyatt, Dorothy Johnson, Barbara Murphy, Colleen Pearse, Neil Quick, Liz Scratch, Shirley Thiessen, Ernie Vandenberg, Linda Walsh, Pat Womack and Annie Mae Leslie each chipped in with one.

Low score for 9 holes was 16, which was shared by Gerry Wilkinson and Julia Kos. Low score for 18 holes was 34 and 35, both recorded by Gerry Wilkinson. Setting the pace for 36 holes with a 69 was Gerry Wilkinson. Art Sweet enjoyed a 74 while Laurie Hylton had a respectable 75.

A three-way tie for first place was shared by team 2, 4 and 6, all with 240. Team 2 included Art Sweet, Frances Clifford and Doug Vickery; Team 4 had Marg Graham, Stan Vickery and Frank Lasi while team 6 boasted Angus MacRae, Eleanor Wilkinson and Eva Kah. Team 16 nailed down second place and included Mary Ann Vickery, Annie Mae Leslie, Neil Quick and Bill Taylor. Third place with a score of 244 was secured by team 5 with Pat Womack, Mary MacRae and Gerry Wilkinson.

Our last golfing date for the season will be on May 3 with our banquet immediately following the golf.

Keith Jackson of Lally Southpoint Ford was honoured for his 62 years of service as a salesman with the Ford Motor Company of Canada. Pictured here, from left to right are, Vince Lally, Owner of Lally Southpoint Ford; Jackson; Gonzalo Contreras, Ford Sales Manager, Southwestern Ontario; and Jason Gill, Sales Manager. (SUN Photo)

Taking flight at St. Louis School

By Bryan Jessop

A segment of the Grade 6 curriculum at St. Louis Catholic School has taken flight.

Following a course on the Theory of Flight, students at the Leamington school received a visit from the Southern RC (Radio Control) Flyers, who demonstrated the mechanics and principles of flight through a display of functional model airplanes and computerized flight simulators. The group offered two presentations on Friday, April 20, a morning session for Rosemary Pimentel’s class followed by an early afternoon installment for the class of John Murracas.

Students from the two classes received a firsthand glimpse of how pilots control the pitch, yaw and roll of their aircraft by means of commands sent to the flight-capable models from electronic remotes. By using these same remotes, students took command of planes displayed on computer screens to develop an understanding of how the manipulation of controls affect the craft’s flight.

“I thought it was great,” said Murracas of the presentation. “It was nice to see the students get firsthand experience instead of just learning from a book. It was encouraging to see their enthusiasm.”

The school presentation was a first for the Southern RC Flyers, a hobbyist group that has operated out of the Leamington area for approximately 30 years. For the past 10 years, they have had displays at Windsor’s annual Racing Against Drugs campaigns.

“The simulator is always a real hit with the kids,” said Southern RC Flyers member Bill Bell. “They always really enjoy that.”

Bell made the short journey to St. Louis along with fellow members Ron Edwards, Doug Jessop and John Burnett.

The group is currently doing prep work for a new, six-acre flying location on County Road 2 near Kingsville, between McCain Road and Arner Town Line. The site is to replace

the former Staples gathering spot, which is no longer available. The organization’s 44 members range from six to 90 years of age and own flyers ranging from one foot to 10 foot wingspans — the larger planes are normally powered by gasoline engines, but some are motivated by electric motors. Some models can reach speeds in excess of 80 km/hr.

Bell explained that children are not always slower to learn how to navigate the remote-controlled planes than adults.

Southern RC Flyers members Bill Bell (left) and Ron Edwards demonstrate the controls of an electric-powered plane with a six-foot wingspan. (SUN Photo)

Cassidy Vieira reacts to losing control of her plane during a flight simulator brought to St. Louis Catholic School by the Southern RC Flyers. (SUN Photo)

High School Soccer

Massey Secondary School blanked Leamington District Secondary School 7-0 in senior girls soccer action on Tuesday, April 17.

Cardinal Carter’s senior girls squad added another win to their record as they beat Catholic Central 2-0 on Tuesday. Carlie Becigneul scored both goals and Carleigh Ross recorded the shutout.

Thursday, April 19 it was the battle of Leamington – Cardinal Carter vs. LDSS. The Cardinal Carter Cougars managed a 3-1 win over the Lions. Scoring for the Cougars were Amber Ulch and Stephanie DaGloria (2). LDSS’s lone goal was netted by Kayla Leipold.

(SUN Photos)

Mikaele Epp (LDSS) and Carlie Becigneul (Cardinal Carter).

The Cardinal Carter Secondary School Cougars managed a win over hometown rivals Leamington District Secondary School Lions 3-1 on Thursday, April 19.

Amanda Shagat (LDSS) and Stephanie Dagloria (Cardinal Carter).

Ashley Malott (LDSS) breaks out with the ball.

Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising.

On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*

53 or younger as of March 31, 2012

54 or older as of March 31, 2012 You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65 The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029 Starting in July 2013, Canadians

to parliamentary approval

Senior boys soccer action

Cardinal Carter tied St. Joseph’s on Tuesday afternoon 2-2. Both Cardinal Carter goals were netted by Chris Delgad and St. Joseph’s scored twice on penalty shot goals.

On Wednesday, April 18 Leamington District Secondary School Leamington blanked Herman High School 5-0. Goal scorers were Brandon Stahl, Brett Bowman (2), David Velea and Angel Payan.

On Monday, April 23 LDSS tied Essex 1-1. Scoring for LDSS was Brett Bowman.

Heavenly Strings

Healing Music from the Strings of the Harp for Funerals, Memorials and/or Receptions

Judy Kenna BMA, ARCT Leamington 519-326-5960 www.heavenlystrings.ca

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OBITUARY

Rosemary Hutchins

Rosemary Hutchins, 82 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Beloved wife of the late John (2006). Dear mother of Dr. Wendy Hutchins and friend, Dr. Guido Van Marle, Ward Hutchins and wife Lianne, Jeff Hutchins and wife Colleen. Loving grandmother of Chantal, Kristy and Kevin, Derrick and Christine, Colin and great grandmother of Tristyn. Dear sister of Ford Scott and wife Marleen. Predeceased by her parents, Harold (1983) and Grace Scott (1983), her brother Gordon Scott and wife Joyce and her sister Norma Buchanan and husband Al.

Rosemary was co-owner of Evergreen Memorial Park Co. and Hutchins Monuments.

Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A graveside funeral service held at Evergreen Memorial Park on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 11 a.m. Capt. Cory Vincent officiating. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Leamington Hospital Auxiliary or Leamington Hospital Foundation.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

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

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)

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

Thurs. Bible Study 7 p.m. 3rd Sat of mth Worship Sercvice 6:30 pm

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391 Sunday Worship Services 10:50 a.m. (Summer 10 a.m.)

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 Worship 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.

Bruno Mastronardi

Bruno Mastronardi, 70, arrived in Heaven on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital. Beloved husband of Fiorina. Dear father of Tony and Eadie Mastronardi, and Rino Mastronardi. Loving grandfather of the late Brittany (2002) and Jared. Dear brother of Angiolina and Michael Ingratta, Ruthven; Luigi and Lina Mastronardi, France; Emma and Armando Pannunzio, Italy; Rosina and Luigi Totaro, Italy; Francisco and Maria Mastronardi, Ruthven. Bruno will be missed by several brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Bruno was the founder of Emerald Acres Greenhouses and the inspirational motivator behind Mastronardi Estate Winery.

Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Sunday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to celebrate Bruno’s life was at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 10 a.m. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Make A Wish Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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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: 7:30 a.m. (English) 10:30 a.m. (English/Children’s Liturgy) 10:30 a.m. (OLBS, Wheatley, English), 3 p.m. (Spanish), 7 p.m. (Youth)

St. Joseph’s Church 310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. (English)

Sunday Masses: 9 a.m. (Italian, English), Noon (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)

Sadly missed along life’s way,

Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts he’s always there. Sadlymissedandalways rememberedbyhislovingwife, Joy,sonsandfamilies,Barryand Jean,LarryandJosie,Brian, Dean, Chris and Donna

Tuesday, April 17 at about noon, an OPP officer observed a vehicle speeding on Hwy 3 near Walker Road. The officer pulled the vehicle over and discovered that the passenger had severed his middle finger while in Leamington doing some work on his friend’s motorcycle.

The officer transferred the 29-year-old male into her cruiser and transported him to Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital where a doctor was waiting to perform surgery and attempt to re-attach the severed finger.

The officer should be commended for her quick actions during this traumatic event.

Math Fair at UMEI

Math students at UMEI Christian High School in Leamington hosted the third annual Math Fair on April 19 and 20. The students from academic classes in Grades 10, 11 and 12 taught by Mrs. Chani Wiens, created dynamic displays, interactive activities and engaging presentations for the rest of the school and the public to experience. “The purpose of the Math Fair is to engage students in mathematics and make connections to fun and interesting applications in the real world,” says Wiens. “The students really raised the bar this year and the entire school really got into it.” Topics included calculus in space, geometry in urban planning, exponential functions in nursing, and trigonometry at sea. The winner was a project on medieval weaponry where Shane Klassen, Matt Thiessen and Michael Zuiderveen built a crossbow, trebuchet and cannon and modelled the velocity using knowledge from their physics and calculus courses. Congratulations to all the students for making math fun!

LDSS compete at regional Sears Drama Festival

By Bryan Jessop

A theatre group representing Leamington District Secondary School hasn’t had much ado about competing.

A dozen student actors from the local high school, led by co-directors Joel Lewsaw, Melinda Lewsaw and student teacher Greg Wiklanski, have moved on to the regional provincial level of competition for this year’s Sears Drama Festival. The accomplishment is a first for LDSS, which has not thrown its hat into the ring for the annual event for several years.

The local level of the Sears Drama Festival — including public, Catholic and french schools from across Essex County and Windsor — took place at L’Essor high school in Tecumseh Thursday, March 8 of this year. The Monday-to-Friday competition featured three different schools’ performances per day, with each of the 15 entries vying for an adjudicator’s nod to move on to the regional level taking place in Chatham this week.

The Leamington group performed yesterday (Tuesday, April 24) and is awaiting a Friday decision to find out which schools will move on to the provincial finals, to be held in North Bay. They

are currently competing against schools from southern Ontario schools as far north as Kitchener-Waterloo and the Niagara area.

Theatre teacher Joel Lewsaw wrote the LDSS entry, Much Ado About Shakespeare, about 10 years ago.

The comedy is based on a scheme planned by the witches of MacBeth, only to be complicated by the sudden appearance of Shakespeare characters from other plays such as Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet and King Lear. Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, Little Orphan Annie, Scrooge and characters from West Side Story also get thrown into the mix. Prior to rehearsals, the original script of Much Ado About Shakespeare was modified by student input.

“A lot of schools took a very serious, dramatic approach, so our tongue-in-

cheek production caught a lot of attention,” said Melinda Lewsaw, an English teacher at LDSS. “It’s a pretty exciting process.”

Following each school’s performance at L’Essor, the adjudicator — an accomplished actor who has appeared in Stratford Festival productions — offered positive feedback and constructive criticism.

“It was amazing to see them add their own touches and bring it to life,” said Joel Lewsaw. “It was a great feeling for me — I’m very proud.”

The theatre group at LDSS has been busy as of late, as plans are also in the works to present its rendition of Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical Rent. Previously, they also performed The Odd Couple: The Female Version.

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Group of students checking out one of the projects.

Elyse Epp with her project.

Shane Klassen demonstrating his project to a spectator.

Leamington MS Walk raises $31,800!

By Bryan Jessop

Foot traffic on Leamington’s sidewalks took a dramatic upturn Sunday, as the annual MS Walk made its annual return.

The April 22 event was the ninth of its kind in Leamington and marked its 21st year in Canada, a country with one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world. A total of 170 individuals registered for this year’s walk, an average number for the Leamington chapter of the MS Society. Chairperson Jack Brush noted that weather often has an impact on participation numbers for not only that day’s event, but also for the following year.

“We’ve had it all,” noted Brush, who has played a lead role in the Leamington walk’s preparation process since it began in 2004. “Sleet, hail, wind, rain, snow... you name it. With good weather this year, we’re hoping to see bigger numbers for next year.”

This year’s walk featured participant choices of 2.5, 5 and 10-kilometre routes. Following the walk, registrants were treated to a barbecue luncheon at the host site, the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

“It’s been pretty good,” Brush said of the 2012 turnout. “The Rec Centre allowing us to use their gym for registration makes things a lot easier. We used to register outside, and it

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Left: MS Walk pledge collectors walk along the front grounds of M.D. Bennie School to start Leamington’s ninth annual fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis.

“We thought we were going to be way down this year, with the economy and job losses,” Brush said. “I was floored.”

Corporate and late donations are being accepted until mid May of this year. The preparation process for the ninth annual walk began in January.

Below: The Dust Bunnies make their way southward along Sherk Street during the ninth Leamington MS Walk. (SUN Photos) was just too cold for people to be standing around that long.”

At its peak, the local group raised $50,000 in one year. Brush noted that although Leamington’s sixmember committee hoped to reach about $20,000 in fundraising for this year’s walk, it actually accumulated a sum of just over $31,800 — $300 better than last year’s total.

Leamington’s involvement in the MS Walk began with collaboration between Brush and Windsor’s MS Society special events coordinator Jackie Putterman. When Leamington got started in 2004, there were no treatments available to alter the course of multiple sclerosis. As of now, there are five such treatments.

Pledge collectors who raised $125 or more were given ballots this year for a draw to win one of multiple prizes. The main prize was a Blu-Ray system from Ernie’s TV and Appliances.

Participants for the walk made the journey from across Essex County and ranged in age from tots to walkers in their 80s. Prior to the walk, they prepared with a warm-up session led by Dr. Joe Dahr and Crystal Abbas of Advanced Wellness Centre. This year’s group was led from the complex’s gymnasium to the sidewalks of Leamington by Harrow bagpiper John Woodbridge.

Brush explained that the committee is hoping to host next year’s MS Walk in May, a change that would likely bring with it more accommodating weather conditions for walkers.

Leamington Legion News

By Lisa Cowen

Leamington Legion has Friday night fun darts starting at 8 p.m. The cost is only $2, and all money is paid out. Last Friday night winners were Barb and Paul, second place went to Lisa and Simp.

Congratulations to Tuesday night travel league Team 1 on winning the season and the wind-up.

Every Saturday we have a meat draw from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and the public is welcome to join us.

We are collecting old electronics in any shape for We Care for Kids on the weekend of May 5.

The next Seniors’ dinner will be broasted chicken on Wednesday, May 9 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The price has increased to $6. Gord Ciliska will be playing.

Members, please remember there will be elections on May 2, at the General Meeting at 7 p.m.

The Executive Meeting is May 16 at 7 p.m. and the Ladies Auxiliary will hold their meeting on April 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Leamington District

Leamington District Secondary School base runner Kiefer Quick slides safely into home despite the

Cardinal Carter catcher Bobby Georges. (SUN Photos)

Leamington District Secondary School first baseman Kiefer Quick successfully runs down a foul-ball pop fly for the first out of the inning against Cardinal Carter.

Southern Footprints

Half Marathon

By Bryan Jessop

Chilly morning conditions were no match for participants of the Southern Footprints Half Marathon, 5K Run and Kids Dash.

As part of the Pelee Days Inn (the event’s host), Southern Footprints held the fifth annual installment of the fundraiser on Sunday, April 22. Once again raising proceeds to benefit The Lung Association, this year’s run was organized by race coordinator Denise Gaffan and race director Dave Campbell, who were assisted by a sum of about 40 volunteers. The 2012 races were attended by about 200 participants, including runners of the half marathon (21 km), 5 km run and youths involved in the Kids Dash and Kids Kilometre events.

This year’s fundraising total for The Lung Association is estimated to be between $13,000 and $14,000 — a final figure will not be available for approximately a week, as invoices and pledges are still being received.

Following the races, runners were treated to a luncheon inside the Pelee Days Inn.

“It’s just been phenomenal, excellent, incredible,” said Gaffan of this year’s participant response to the fundraiser. “We get really good feedback. They like the course and they like the meal.”

While most of the racers come from across Essex County, others made the trip from communities including Hamilton, Kitchener and Guelph. The Southern Footprints race is now part of the Running Factory Race Series, based out of Windsor. The age range of this year’s field included elementary school-age children to some in their 80s. One group arrived via chartered bus while another represented the athletic department of Cardinal Carter Secondary School.

This year’s itinerary began with the Kids Dash, followed by the first distance race, the Kids Kilometre, won by nineyear-old Chad Blythe of LaSalle. Half marathon runners

(Top) The Kids Sprint gets under way as the first of four races at this year’s Southern Footprints Half Marathon, 5K Run and Kids Dash, hosted by the Pelee Days Inn.

(Right) The half marathon at the Pelee Days Inn begins on a chilly Sunday, Apr. 22 morning. (SUN Photos)

were next, followed 10 minutes later by the start of the 5 km event.

First, second and third place trophies were awarded to male and female overall winners, as well as trophies to firstplace finishers of 14 age categories, from 10 and under to 70 and over. Competitors wore small chips under their race number bibs to record their times, courtesy of Chip Time Results, based out of Hamilton.

The overall male winner of the 5 km event, which began at Pelee Days Inn, proceeded to the front gates of Point Pelee and back, was Tilbury’s Dean Schives with a time of 17:16. Second and third place overall went to Tejas Pandya (17:48) and Jacob Snyder (17:52), both of LaSalle. The

overall female winner of the 5 km competition was Blaire Kniaziew Gervais of Leamington, with a time of 18:48. She was followed by Sheri Mazzella (19:52) of Leamington and Leigh Rumball (20:09) of LaSalle.

The overall half-marathon winners, who raced from Pelee Days Inn to Point Pelee’s White Pines Road, were led by Bert Mucci (1:18:58) of Kingsville, followed by Anthony Grossi (1:18:58) of Leamington and Scott Manser (1:20:53) of Windsor in the male category. Paula Reid of Tecumseh was the overall female winner with a time of 1:31:07. Second and third place females were Natalee Natyshak (1:34:16) of Tecumseh and Amanda Presley (1:34:23) of Cottam.

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Wed., April 25

4:00 pm - CC Boys Baseball vs Kingsville, Kinsmen # 7 Leamington

Thursday, April 26

4:00 pm - LDSS Boys Baseball vs Brennan, Kinsmen #7 Leamington

Friday, April 27

5:30 pm - Southpoint Minor Hockey Awards Banquet at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex on the Heinz Rink Floor.

Saturday, April 28

The Great Amazing Race Fundraiser - 6:00 pm, Rhine Danube Club. Tickets at Bowman Sports & Source for Sports. Proceeds to 1st year S.M.H.A. players.

Tuesday, May 1

5:00 pm - CC Jr. Boys Soccer vs Belle River at Cardinal Carter

Wednesday, May 2

5:00 pm - LDSS Sr. Boys Soccer vs Kenendy at Leamington

Thursday, May 3

5:00 pm LDSS Grils Soccer vs. Harrow at L.D.S.S

Monday, May 7

5:00 pm LDSS Sr. Boys Baseball vs Gen Amherst, Kinsmen #7 Leam

Tuesday, May 8

4:00 pm. C.C. Sr. Boys Soccer vs. Catholic Central at Cardinal Carter

Thursday, May 10

5:30 pm C.C. Sr. GIRLS Soccer vs Brennan at Cardinal Carter

• The Spring Shape-up Special is on sale now for 3 months at $115.00 available until May 31st and the

• Student Summer Membership Special is only $115.00. Calling all university/college/high school students - if you’re home for the summer come work-out at the Complex. This Student special allows you 4 months of great weight & cardio workouts for just $115.

• Spring is the perfect time for you to get toned and in-shape for the upcoming summer season!

Youth programs, Adult Classes, classes geared to Senior Fitness and so much more!

•The ever popular Red Cross Swim Lessons - for children to be trained to be water smart for a lifetime;

• Youth Triathlon Camp ages 6 – 11 camp runs June 1st – 3rd;

• Adult Triathlon Camp – ages 14 + runs the weekend of April 27th -29th so register now for these in-depth training programs that will get you ready to participate in the Leamington Triathlon/Duathlon weekend in June.

There’s still time to register for Spring Fitness Classes in the great OUTDOORS! Boot Camp at Seacliff Park - is offered on Saturday mornings (10 classes) $44.00 & HST. Participants must be registered in advance.

• Urban Poling on Leamington’s Trail is offered on Wednesday afternoons May 23rd – June 20th . Meet at the Complex parking lot and take part in 5 urban poling classes - $22.00 & HST. Participants must be registered in advance.

Student memberships are very affordable and very popular among the teenage crowd! And, the Complex offers an After School Boot Camp class - Come check it out on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 – 4:30. And we’ve introduced more Yoga and Zumba classes due to popular demand.

Did you know the Complex offers NOON HOUR Fitness classes? Come for a 30 minute ‘Pilates Tummy Tuck’ class on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 12:15 – 12:45 and come for ‘Fit in 30’ with Rosie on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 12:15 – 12:45. Get started in Noon Hour Fitness classes. Exercise made easy in 30 minutes on your lunch break!

Annual Mother’s Day Swim May 13 from 1 - 3 pm in the Complex Pool - Mom & Grandma admitted FREE when accompanied by a child - It will be a great FUN way to spend mother’s day with the family!

We have something for every...body!

Leamington Skate Club

Test Day

Dutch Waltz: Isabella Ribeiro, Kailey Mastronardi, Alexis Moody, Angelica Tannous and Jamie Ives. Baby Blues: Megan Bertolo.

Swing: Katarina Ingratta. Fiesta: Trista Jobin, Katarina Ingratta.

Willow Waltz: Siena Pacheco.

Ten Fox: Gabriella Policella.

Fourteenstep: Gabriella Policella.

European Waltz: Christina Pearce.

Rocker Fox Trot: Julia Dick and Jordan Robinson.

Jr. Bronze Skills: Christina Pearce and Gabriella Policella.

Jr. Bronze F.S. Part 1: Christina Pearce, Jordan Robinson and Kerstyn Herring.

Jr. Bronze F.S. Part 2: Jordan Robinson, Christna Pearce and Kerstyn Herring.

Sr. Bronze F.S. Part 2: Katelyn Wiebe.

Introductory Interpretive: Jordan Robinson and Kerstyn Herring.

Bronze Interpretive: Julia Dick.

Silver Interpretive: Alexia Dos Santos and Katelyn Wiebe.

Soares meets with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Youth Coach, Sporting of Portugal Youth Coaching Staff!

In early 2011, Joe Soares was approached by Sporting FC Toronto to collaborate on training concepts in development. Since then, both Joe of Soares Soccer Academy and Pedro of Sporting FC Toronto, have regularly met and recently travelled to Portugal to attend a prestigious world-renowned club and academy, Academia Sporting.

Academia Sporting Clube de Portugal is located just outside of Lisbon, in a secluded environment that provides amazing training and conditions for the academy programs and their first-division professional club.

“This is what myself and 10-year old Windsor native we’re exposed to for the duration of a week-long training camp. Just imagine the experience and the impact that it has given this boy from Windsor and the other 41 students from Sporting FC Toronto. Next year, there will be others as I plan to bring with me at least four students from my academy,” said Soares. Soares is planning to expand Soares Soccer Academy into Leamington.

He says that this is a huge step in his coaching career to have worked next to such coaches. “My lifelong ambition was to be involved with people who are at this level of sports and it’s link to the national soccer programs. This is a club that has developed many of the greats in soccer of Portugal at its international stage level. Both Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo have both won Fifa Player of the Year awards and spent years under one of the Sporting coaches. It was an amazing experience and a dream come true for me all because of Pedro Dias,” said Soares.

He credits Pedro Dias of Sporting FC Toronto, which are an extension of the Portugal, Lisbon-based club and Academy, for noticing what he was providing local kids and athletes. “Pedro seen what I was doing with kids and wanted to help me with my ambition of giving kids the very best in soccer education. Pedro gave me an opportunity to go to Lisbon and learn from the best. He has given me the opportunity to be part of a great family.” Sporting FC Toronto is celebrating their 1st year operating in Canada, which takes place this May 2012.

“Sporting’s philosophy is pretty much the same as mine - to build good humans, and to help them achieve their goals. If I can help a child do better in school, I’ve done my job,” he said.

Academy Vs. WADSL

After five years of running the program, Soares FC Soccer Academy will now be entering the WADSL officially with their colours and the name. The goal is to be in the competitive league officially as Sporting FC Windsor. “We will continue to run our regular Academy classes for anyone and open to all soccer enthusiasts. All students are welcome from other clubs to take part of our Academy just as before. We’ve always had players coming in from many local and other district players coming to train with us over the fall and winter months… Training and competing are very different things,” stated Soares. Although, he had also put a team together back in 2009 of a U-9 program, the program played many different local Windsor and District Soccer League clubs and teams. “It was great to have this program together and many clubs were actually surprised that the program was very competitive. Many of these kids never played organized soccer before either. The kids came in and I provided the best training that I could offer for them to grow as individuals.” Soares has helped many local kids achieve scholarships and national careers when training with Soares on a long-term basis. Team tryouts begin this September 2012 for the rep teams that are entering WADSL officially as of 2013.

To find out more about Soares FC Soccer Academy go to www.joesoares.com

Talbot Trail

seniors’ league getting back in the swing

We want to welcome back all past members of our Tuesday Seniors Golf League and invite new golfers 50+ years to join us. We will commence play on Tuesday, May 1st at 1 p.m. at Talbot Trail Golf Course.

On the first outing in May we need everyone to register between 12 and 12:45 p.m. This will enable us to get the groups off smoothly for our first golf test of the year. New golfers please let us know your age so we can get you placed in the correct grouping for reporting scores. We start play at 9 a.m. beginning in June. If the weather is questionable, call the golf course (519825-4521) to see if we are playing and if the carts will be allowed out.

The cost to play in the league is approximately $25. This entitles you to our barbecue meals, prizes and great fun with your fellow league members. With the aid of the terrific weather conditions Derek and Robert have the course in great shape for so early in the golfing season. Trees have been cut down on #5 and #6 holes and new drains were put in to help remove excess water on #6 fairway during wet spells.

Lawn bowling anyone?

By Gordon Wonnick

What a great opportunity to have two new experiences at the same time. On May 15 and May 22 Canterbury’s Eldercollege will conduct courses for beginners in lawn bowling at the Leamington Lawn Bowling Club. You can experience lawn bowling and also see how Eldercollege, which is designed for people over age 55 to participate in and have fun learning something new, courses are presented.

To present a course in Leamington should be a real natural, as there are so many seniors in Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley who would really enjoy lawn bowling if they gave it a try. The game provides an opportunity to get some exercise, some competition and a wonderful opportunity to meet some new people and have a lot of fun.

Many people probably think of lawn bowling as a game for a certain class of people, all dressed in white and maybe a bit “standoffish”, but nothing could be further from the truth. The current members of the Leamington Club are a most friendly and helpful group. By the way, the dress code simply calls for flat shoes (like running shoes) and casual attire.

We anticipate a good enrolment, so don’t miss out on this opportunity and sign up for this course now. You can do so by contacting Eldercollege, Catherine Fettes at 519-253-3000 ext. 4944 or e-mail fettes@uwindsor.ca.

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Friday, June 15

Southpoint Bantam Girls win Interlock Championship

Bantam Girls - Great finish to a great season

Southpoint Fox Ready Mix Bantam Girls capped off a great season recently by winning the Essex-Kent Interlock Tier 3 Championship on Sunday, April 15 in Amherstburg.

This group of girls began the season slowly, but seemed to really play well as a team as the year went along. By the time the playoffs arrived, they realized that with excellent goaltending, great defensive plays, and gritty confidence in the offensive zone, that they could beat anyone.

They proved this by only losing one game the entire playoffs. The final Day of Champions game pitted them against rival Lakeshore White who they had tied five times throughout the season.

The girls came out motivated and focused, dominating the game right from the start. Riley Woolner pounced on a rebound midway through the first period and buried it. Chase Cabral also chipped in with a nice one-timer on a cross-ice feed from Riley. The girls kept the heat on the entire game never allowing Lakeshore to get back in it. Nicole (no goals) Bondy gave a stellar performance in net recording yet another of her many shutouts for the year.

The coaching staff believed that this game was the girls’ best overall effort of the entire year. This bunch proved that hard work and dedication does lead to success! The coaching staff would like to thank the girls and their parents for a fun-filled year. WAY TO GO SOUTHPOINT!

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In back, from left to right, are Coach Ken Hamm, Manager Lisa Mitchell, Trainer Ron MacDougall, Riley Woolner, Abby Gualteri, Abbey Gradwell, Brooklyn Sarkis, Fallon Mitchell, Julie Siebert, Taylor Babkirk, Grace Andrews, Coach Greg Dries. Front row, from left to right, Kelsey Babkirk, Joline Driedger, Madison Hamm, Nicole Bondy, Chase Cabral, Kathryn Ciacelli, Taylor MacDougall and Trainer Tony Sarkis. (Photos submitted)

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From left, Abby Gualteri, Brooklyn Sarkis, Madison Hamm, Chase Cabral hold the championship banner.

Pro/Am golf tournament this Saturday at Erie Shores

$10,000 in prize money up for grabs

By Bryan Jessop

The 2012 season at Erie Shores Golf and Country Club is about to hit high gear, as the 17th Annual Spring Pro/Am draws near.

Pro and amateur golfers from around the province will hit the links for the tournament Saturday, Apr. 28 with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. This year, participants will make the trip from as far as Beaumaris of the Muskoka area. Each team is made up of one pro and three amateurs, with ages ranging from 19 to 70 years. Women have also taken part in the event — this year’s installment of the tournament will include pro Jennifer Layman of Ottawa.

This year’s invitations to the Pro/Am were sent out in February. The responses were quick, as the maximum number of teams, 34, was met in late March.

Erie Shores head pro Kyle Stewart, who organizes the tournament along with Pro/Am chairperson Darell Langille, noted that the event is greeted with a great degree of anticipation each year.

“It’s the first Pro/Am of the year for all of Essex County,” he said. “It’s what gets things started around here. It’s a majorly sponsored event.”

This year’s sponsors include Flavour Pict, Unico, Freshco, Pelee Island Winery, Zippy Print, Bedell’s, Retco Signs and Lassonde Juices. Stewart explained that almost every year’s Pro/Am is filled by the maximum allowable number of teams, with rare exceptions where teams drop out at the last moment before the tournament begins.

The Erie Shores Pro/Am has been based on the same format for the past 10 years, with scores of one low gross and one low net score per hole recorded, with pro only medal scores also submitted. Total prize money this year will be about $10,000.

The title to this year’s tournament will be up for grabs, as the pro for the 16th annual competition’s winning team, Alex McIntyre of Essex, will be unable to attend. McIntyre, who shot a 69 on the par 71 course last year, will be hosting a Men’s Open at his club on Apr. 28.

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Sixty per cent of the teams vying for this year’s top spot are led by pros hailing from Essex County. Approximately half the field is made up of local amateurs. This year’s pros will include PGA golfer Mike Rutgers and PGA of Canada entries Derek Beaulieu and Dave Wettlaufer.

Stewart, who is participating in this year’s Pro/Am, noted that spectators are welcome to attend.

“We do get at least a few every year,” he said.

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