Sign by-law variance granted
Pyramid Farms, located just north of Wilkinson Drive on Erie Street, has applied to install a new sign to mark their second business venture, Biofuels. To do that, however, they had to first get an exemption from the new sign by-law that restricts property owners to one permanent sign.
As part of their recommendation to Council to approve the exemption, administration pointed out two considerations: the property has about 900 feet of frontage, so a second sign for a second business is not unreasonable, and, as part of the concession Council can forbid any portable or temporary signs from the property in the future.
These two ‘extras’ were enough, and Council voted unanimously to grant the variance at the April 2nd meeting of Council.
Leamington Council voted Monday to ratify a collective agreement it negotiated with members of the water and wastewater departments represented by CUPE.
Details of the contract are not available until passed by the union.
Even though the day was chilly and overcast, the happy smiles on the faces of the youngsters at the Leamington Kinsmen’s Easter Egg Hunt at Seacliff Park made even the chilliest people feel “warm and fuzzy”. Little Siena Byrne-Moison, above, is pictured getting ready to find a chocolate treasure. This is the 27th year that the Kinsmen have hosted the Easter Egg Hunt for children in the community.
(SUN Photos)
Meet Charlie Wright
By Sheila McBrayne
Anyone who knows Leamington Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright, knows he likes to talk, and there’s so much to talk about. I spent two and a half hours and could have spent the entire day talking to this retired geography teacher who loves history, the outdoors, his family, and of course, his community.
Charlie’s great-grandfather E.J. O’Neil was a former Reeve of Sandwich Township and was Warden of Essex County in 1908. His grandfather was a farmer in Essex County. Charlie was born in Essex County, but as a child grew up in British Columbia where his dad, Peter Wright, was stationed during World War II as a Wing Commander in the Canadian Armed Forces. His uncle Dr. Murray O’Neil, one of the founders of Highline Mushrooms in 1962, had visited Charlie and his family in BC and always talked about how great the Leamington area was.
After receiving an Honours Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from University of Toronto in 1976 and receiving his Bachelor of Education in 1977 from University of Windsor, Charlie came to teach at Leamington District Secondary School. His teaching career spanned 35 years –31 in Leamington. He retired from LDSS as a geography teacher in 2008.
REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS
-LEAMINGTON
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Municipality is requesting letters of interest from volunteers who wish to be appointed to a newly formed Remuneration Committee. The Committee’s role will be to recommend the 2012 remuneration to be paid to members of Council, members of the Leamington Police Services Board and members of the Leamington Committee of Adjustment.
The Remuneration Committee will consist of:
•Two Leamington home owners;
•One representative of a Leamington retail business;
•One representative of Leamington agricultural;
•One representative of Leamington manufacturing.
If you are interested in having your name considered for the Remuneration Committee please forward your expression of interest (by mail or e-mail) to Bill Marck, CAO bmarck@leamington.ca before Friday, April 13.
PARKING PERMITS
Do you work in the uptown area? If you are parking longer than two to three hours in specified municipal parking lots in the uptown area, you may purchase Parking Permits. Permits are available for monthly, 6 months, yearly and part time parking. Contact the Parking Enforcement Officer for pricing at ext 1113.
PARKING & STORAGE OF VEHICLES ACCORDING TO LEAMINGTON’S ZONING BY-LAW 890-09
Parking Provisions for Residential Zones:
•in any Residential Zone, for all lots other than a lot abutting Lake Erie, all parking spaces shall be located in a garage or carport or carport or on a driveway in a side, rear, or front yard
•in a Residential Zone where the lots abut Lake Erie, all parking spaces shall be located in a garage or carport or in a front or side yard;
•in any Residential Zone, no vehicle shall be parked on any part of a lot other than in a garage, carport, designated parking area or on a driveway
Recreational Vehicles – Parking & Storage:
•in any Residential Zone, parking of a recreational vehicle shall be permitted between the months of April to October. The lot on which the vehicle is parked must have a residential dwelling unit
•in any zone, the owner or occupant of any lot shall not store a recreational vehicle or other similar vehicle in any front yard or exterior side yard and such vehicle may be stored in any rear or interior side yard behind or beside the main building and the lot in which the vehicle is stored must have a dwelling unit
Questions? Contact the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers at Ext. 1119.
GARAGE/YARD SALES
Residents shall hold only 3 yard or garage sales per calendar year. Each sale cannot exceed 3 consecutive calendar days and shall only be within the hours of 8:00 a.m and 7:00 p.m. (By-law 629-05)
LEAMINGTON KINSMEN RECREATION COMPLEX
•Spring Shape-Up Special - $ 115.00 & HST for 3 months on sale until May 31, 2012.
•Student Summer Membership Special - $115.00 & HST for 4 months on sale until May 31, 2012
•Spring Registration – from April 2nd – 15th.Enroll the entire family in recreation & fitness programs
•Boot Camp at Seacliff Park – April 21st – June 23rd $44.00 (10 classes)
•Urban Poling – on Leamington’s trails – May 23rd – June 20th $22.00 (5 classes)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 11. 9:00-11:00. Global Trends and Opportunities for Chatham-Kent-Essex Presented by Dave Van Kesteren, MP. Capitol Theatre. Chatham. Call 519-326-9655 to register. $10.
April 22-Earth Day. Do your part for the environment.
May 5. Extravaganza for Physician Recruitment. Presented by Communities for Doctors Committee. Roma Club. Tickets $125. Call 519-326-5761 ext 1601 to reserve.
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
March 12, 19. April 2, 16, 23 Council Chambers 7:00 pm.
Note: The Municipal office will be closed Friday, April 6th and Monday, April 9th. Happy Easter. View Leamington’s latest council agenda at www.leamington.ca
ENVIRONMENTAL TIP: HANG YOUR WASH OUT TO DRY!
Much of Charlie’s life was dedicated to his teaching career. Charlie, his wife Carolyn, and their two children David and Heather would take family summer holidays at National Parks across Canada and Charlie would be sure to photograph the entire trip and share the experiences with his geography classes. Anyone who was a student of “Mr. Wright” at LDSS will recall his many slide shows of his family vacations. “My students all came along on our family trips and watched my kids grow… in a way,” joked Charlie. “I really enjoyed my career as an educator; it’s a great responsibility, but a very worthwhile profession,” he said.
His son David, a graduate of LDSS and Queen’s University, is a Chartered Financial Analyst in New York City and Heather, a graduate of LDSS and Ryerson University, is a Registered Nurse at Hamilton Health Sciences Centre.
Charlie’s wife Carolyn is now his boss, so to speak. Carolyn is an Occupational Therapist in the Leamington and Kingsville area, owning her own private company called Wright Therapy Services. Since retiring, Charlie is Carolyn’s office manager.
When not in the office, the Wrights love the outdoors and hiking, backpacking and canoeing. “My favourite hiking and backpacking park is Waterton Glacier International Peace Park and my favourite canoeing park is Algonquin Provincial Park,” said Charlie.
Retirement didn’t sit well with Charlie, who soon became bored and missed being able to talk to people. “Teachers are always talking – to students, students’ parents, colleagues –they talk a lot. And I missed that when I retired.”
“I find engaging with people very interesting and take an
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Charlie Wright and his wife Carolyn at Siyeh Pass Waterton Glacier International Peace Park
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interest in what they have to say and are doing. I was a summer Canada Customs officer for four years at the Windsor Tunnel while going to university and thoroughly loved it because you could engage in conversation and find out so much more on what was occurring,” stated Charlie.
Charlie didn’t plan to run for Deputy-Mayor, it just kind of happened. When the Council of the day in 2010 started talking about using taxpayers’ money to build a new town hall, Charlie recalled what he had been told 20 years prior when he was a Kinsman and received grant money from the federal governments to help build the Frank T. Sherk Complex. The Federal Program called N.E.E.D. was created in 1983 to help put people back to work, much like this past Infrastructure Stimulus Funding Grant program. However, the Federal Government didn’t allow any municipalities eligibility to use access this grant. They were ineligible. Only non-profit groups and agencies were eligible. “The municipalities in Canada were excluded because the feds felt the ratepayers in the municipalities shouldn’t have their property taxes raised for a national and international recession and unemployment issue. They also felt that service clubs and community organizations knew what their respective communities needed the most,” stated Wright. The Kinsmen Club was eligible and used the grant money for the Sherk Complex, along with the Friends of Point Pelee who used the grant to build the bike trail from the boardwalk to the Nature Centre.
“If you’re spending the community’s money it should be on something the community can use,” said Charlie. In 2010 he was a delegation to Council talking against the idea of a new Municipal Office. “I just took my stand and said absolutely not… During my door-to-door canvas I heard from people who were passionately against the new building,” said Charlie.
The 2010 Municipal Election was the first time Charlie had ever thrown his hat in the proverbial ring, and he didn’t try for a councillor’s seat he went for Deputy-Mayor, and won! “No I wasn’t surprised; I knew what people were saying and what they thought,” he said. “I have no regrets… Why Deputy-Mayor? Well, you don’t go for the top seat your first time and I wanted a leadership role, so I knew I had to try for Deputy-Mayor,” he said. “I don’t mind being 1 out of 6 if I think I’m right, that’s being a leader,” he said. “Absolutely not, I took my stand with no regrets… Nothing really fazes me anymore. I take shots in stride, and just keep my eye on the target. I don’t lose sight of where I’m going. As long as you’re moral compass is set right, there’s nothing to regret,” said Charlie. “Leaders are criticized all the time; when you carry the football, expect to be tackled,” he summarized.
The subject of leadership is a deep and meaningful subject for Charlie. Leadership is his passion, his hobby and his interest. Almost every book Charlie reads is about a historical leader. His recent reads included: Lost Victories, a
book about Eric Von Manstein; Robert E. Lee, self-titled; The Battle At Trafalgar, a book about Lord Nelson; Patton, self-titled; and most recently he’s reading a book about the Kennedys.
When he’s not reading, Charlie enjoys a little bit of science-fiction on television. His favourite shows are NCIS and reruns of Stargate Atlantis. Again, Charlie analyzes the leadership qualities in the characters. “There are leaders and followers and both are important to any project and each is maximized when you recognize who fits each role,” he said.
Charlie spent many years in the Kinsmen Club of Leamington. This was one area he was able to exude his leadership knowledge and abilities. In 1985/86 Charlie was the president of the Kinsmen Club and in 1986 he had the honour of handing over the Frank T. Sherk Complex to the Town of Leamington, debt free. Charlie co-chaired the building committee with the late Jim Reid. The Kinsmen had worked for several years fundraising and organized a company, which oversaw the construction of the facility. “The company the Kinsmen started didn’t last a year because the workers unionized and went on strike so we had to shut it down. The Kinsmen successfully negotiated with the federal government to tender out the remaining portion to complete the Complex,” recalled Charlie.
The Leamington Easter Egg Hunt, which just celebrated its 27th anniversary last weekend, was one of Charlie’s ini-
tiatives with the Kinsmen back in 1985.
Charlie was also cochair of the LDSS Centennial Track & Field Complex with Ben Bernath. Charlie and Ben and a dedicated group of volunteers coordinated the $1,000,000 fundraising project, which gave the school an internationally certified track and field complex with two football/ soccer field behind LDSS.
An educator, family man, geographer, municipal politician, and soon-to-be firsttime grandfather, Charlie Wright has lots of people to talk to and listen to these days.
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New Teen In Town! Happy 13th Birthday Chanelle on April 4th
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Wikipedia vs. encyclopaedia
Letters to the Editor
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Encyclopaedia Brittanica ends its print edition, goes digital
Kudos to Skate Wheatley for fantastic ice show
I would just like to congratulate the Skate Wheatley Carnival Committee, the skaters, parents and coaches on a fantastic show this past the weekend!
In yet another sign of the growing dominance of the digital publishing market, the oldest English-language encyclopedia still in print is moving solely into the digital age.
It was a top-notch show with all the bells and whistles to keep the audience entertained and the parents and family members proud of the skaters they came to see. How wonderful to showcase these talented skaters three or more times during the performance.
The production was so well done, from the colourful backdrops, the ice design and costumes to the upbeat popular music. I thought I was watching Stars on Ice!
Kudos to all involved on a job well done! Looking forward to next year!
The Encyclopaedia Britannica, which has been in continuous print since it was first published in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1768, said it will end publication of its printed editions and continue with digital versions available online.
The flagship 32-volume printed edition, available every two years, was sold for $1400. An online subscription costs around $70 per year and the company recently launched a set of apps ranging between $1.99 and $4.99 per month.
The last edition was a 32-volume set printed in 2010. The company said it will keep selling the print editions until the current stock of around 4000 sets runs out.
– Maureen Gillanders, Leamington
Angry Southpoint house league parents
My son has been playing for Southpoint Minor Hockey for a few years now and I have never been more angry at the treatment we have received from Southpoint.
We pay over $570 per kid to register with Southpoint, so the kids can play hockey. This year, however, has been a severe let down. Practices cancelled and games scheduled during our practice times with no explanation. The coaches were just as confused as the parents. The coaches don’t even get answers as to why the practices were cancelled.
The schedule of games for the year was being done a week or two in advance - really?! The whole general area, which includes Kingsville, Essex, Tilbury and Harrow, could not do their schedules because of Southpoint. Imagine the embarassment when our kids lose their games 18-0, 16-0, and those scores aren’t just by chance; our entire season was like this.
Do you know how hard it is to get the kids out on the ice when they know they are going to lose badly? So what about our lost ice time? Just my son’s team alone had at least 10 cancelled practices or games scheduled during our practice time. I am not the only angry parent here. Several of the parents of the Atom house league are infuriated.
About a month and a half ago I send an email to the executive members, but I’m still waiting for a response. Kingsville charges $495 and if I take my son there, he gets to keep his jersey. We get to wear used, smelly uniforms that are covered in bacteria that I can’t even take home to wash. Awesome. I would like to know, now that our season is over, do we get a refund for lost ice time? The way I figure it, each player is owed $100 in lost ice time.
Trinity United Church on Kent County Road 1
(Journal Photo by Melissa McCarty)
– Jody Martineau, Leamington
Tuesday mornings with…
Presently, I’m in the middle of a book entitled “The Wednesday Sisters”. Even though the characters, the era and the topics of conversation have changed, the need for women to gather is the same and this book has brought back great memories.
I didn’t have a Wednesday group but I did belong to a Tuesday one. Twenty-two years ago, every Tuesday, approximately six to seven mothers, including me, would get together with our children who were in tow at the time. Initially we met at each other’s homes, but as our individual broods grew we settled on Colasanti’s weekly at 10 a.m.
Our group was eclectic, with friends from childhood and high school, sisters and sisters-in-laws, as well as a couple whom had moved to the area for their husband’s careers. Acquaintances for a while, but in a short time we became each other’s confidants and sounding boards. Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens was a perfect gathering spot. Bright and warm on cold winters days, allowing the kids to play together without their bulky winter wardrobe. While our children played on the nearby play set, we indulged in coffee, homemade sugar donuts and adult conversation for a couple of hours. Once in a while, if our conversation reached world-changing depths, we would linger over a yummy piece of broasted chicken!
I looked forward to my weekly get-togethers with my moms and tots group. Many of my days seemed long with the day-to-day routines including diaper changes, meal preparation, housework and Sesame Street level brain stimulation. If not for Peter Gzowski’s morning radio show, my evening outings to Zellers without a list, or my Tuesday morning with the girls, I may have lost it!
Whether it was a group of women gathering in the fifties, nineties or presently, it continues to be one of man’s big mysteries. Books like “Ya-Ya Sisterhood”, “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”, “Steel Magnolias”, “The Red Tent” and more support the depth of women’s relationships. Well the cat’s out of the bag, it’s all about us! Yep, no big secrets! We are a support group, not unlike the generations of women before us that have shared our likes and dislikes, childrearing techniques, recipes, our personal secrets to a good relationship, as well as how make the best through hard times. Friendships like those built in early motherhood or the ones that have continued to be fostered over time aren’t always about being nice either, but being honest. “Would we ever get better if we sat around patting each other on the back?”
My group was a safe haven. We all happened to be stay-at-home mothers and when we were together we didn’t feel the guilt because we were fortunate enough to be able to do so. I am confident that mothers that worked outside of the home during their childrearing years similarly gravitated to a camaraderie that supported them and the feelings they were dealing with. Ironically, we all wanted a bit of what each other group had. Time with our children, financial freedom and just a little time to ourselves once in a while were and continue to be cause for inner turmoil.
Many things have changed since the fifties. I have had both the opportunity to work at
home and out. I can only hope that the next generation will have the same. One thing I can always count on is that whether it is an hour or a week away with my friends, the time together is priceless and verifies my normalcy. What’s normal? We all have our trials and tribulations, and after sharing with my friends, home always looks a little bit better and our husbands and children a touch sweeter.
I used to feel guilty about affording the luxury to be able to stay home when my children were little. It dawned on me while reading this particular book that in the fifties, if financially able, women were expected to stay at home. Although wonderful in many ways, what dreams were given up to do so?
Only since those times have women been able to fulfill their dreams of becoming astronauts, doctors, or stay-at-home mothers. No matter which road is chosen, there are good days and not so good days, but continuing to share them with your ‘Tuesday morning group’ is always invaluable.
Guys may never figure us out, but I hope they realize that we are working hard to figure each other out just for them!
ERCA kicks off rain barrel sales
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is one of more than 80 non-profit groups throughout Ontario that officially launched rain barrel sales in their respective communities on World Water Day, March 22. Each participating organization is hosting a rain barrel sale this spring to raise funds for local projects. Participants include schools, social service agencies, horticultural societies, First Nations groups, service clubs, faith based organizations and ENGOs.
Rain barrels provide a free source of water that is ideal for vegetables and plants since it does not contain fluoride and chlorine which are added to many municipal water systems. Rain barrels are becoming a necessity in some communities where downspoutdisconnect bylaws aim to minimize clean rainwater from entering sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities. Rain barrels permit homeowners to wash vehicles when water restrictions may be in force.
The rain barrels are available for $55 and must be pre-ordered at www.rainbarrel.ca/ erca. Customers can pick up their barrels at ERCA’s Earth Day event on Sunday, April 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at McHugh Park, located on Florence and McHugh, just east of the WFCU Centre in Windsor.
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is a community-based organization dedicated to protecting, restoring and managing the natural resources of the Windsor-EssexPelee Island region.
Leamington Council Notes - April 2
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
New Neighbours on Malibu Drive
At Monday’s Council meeting, the Leamington Planning Department recommended to Council that it enter into a development agreement with Larry Santos Construction to permit one new lot on Malibu Drive.
Santos Construction is waiting for County Council approval of a plan of subdivision on property behind this lot, but it (and three other lots fronting on Malibu) can be developed in the meantime since they will tie into services that are already present.
The development agreement covers technical considerations such as relocating a drainage swale that currently cuts across the property, and construction of connections to municipal standards. Since it was passed, however, it looks like there will be a new house on Malibu in the not too distant future.
Roof Replacement Comes in Over Budget
The cost of replacing two sections of roof on the Frank T. Sherk Recreation building at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex is just a hair higher than was expected, but Leamington Council approved the work anyhow.
The approved 2012 budget reserved $115,000 for the work, and the lowest tender came in at $115,000. The cost of hiring a specialized roofing consultant to review the bids and the expense of HST, however, put the final total $3,550 higher than was anticipated. Considering that the seven bids received in the tender call ranged all the way up to $151,000, the higher price is much less than it had the potential to be.
Want To Run a Park Snack Bar?
Monday night, Leamington Council approved the issuance of a RFP (request for proposals) to run the concessions at Seacliff Park. This is no ‘minor league’ enterprise. Rather, it is proposed to run seven days a week
2012 municipal budget formally adopted
Monday, April 2, Leamington Council passed the by-law to adopt its 2012 budget. Members of Council were justifiably proud of bringing in a budget that imposes only a .05% increase in taxes while still providing all of the superior services that Leamington residents enjoy. The breakdown of the $23.5 million operating and capital budget is illustrated in the above pie-chart.
June, July and August, and will likely include serving alcohol to adults.
Council was presented with the outline of the requirements that will have to be met before any opera-
tor can be selected for their approval. These include a business plan, insurance, an agreement on rent to be paid to the municipality and the investor’s willingness to purchase and supply equip-
ment needed to run a clean, healthy food service out of the park’s new concession area.
Support for Resolutions
Two resolutions received in correspondence were supported by Council Monday night, April 2.
The first, received from Halton Hills, calls for Royal Canadian Legion land and buildings to be exempt from local taxes for 10 years starting in 2012. This in an attempt to assist Legions that are suffering from declining membership.
The second was support for a resolution passed by County Council to object to the closing of the OLG slots at Windsor Raceway and two other Ontario tracks because of the negative impact the closures will have on both employment and on the harness racing industry.
Fields of Gold daffodil garden
The Fields of Gold daffodil gardens are a collaborative project between the Municipality of Leamington and the Canadian Cancer Society in establishing a daffodil bed in front of the Sun Parlour Home. To commemorate the first daffodils of this spring at the garden were, from left to right, Mary Ann Vickery, Canadian Cancer Society, Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright, Trudy Weber, Canadian Cancer Society, Deb Jones-Chambers, Canadian Cancer Society and Mayor John Paterson. The daffodil is a bright symbol of hope to everyone touched by cancer and the garden provides people the opportunity to honour and remember loved ones lost, celebrate survivors, as well as caregivers. (SUN Photo)
Dinner for those who are
or go without. Call to register at 519-326-3111.
Council overrules administration’s recommendation on zoning by-law amendment request
By Municipal Correspondant Bill Chaplin
There is a little lot on Hodgins Street whose owner would like to construct a two-unit dwelling on that property. In a move that is quite unusual, administration recommended to Municipal Council that the application be refused and not go to a public meeting. The explanation administration proffered in its report states, “i) The application is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statements issued under subsection 3 (1) of the Planning Act. ii) The amendment proposed is not in keeping with the overall goals and policies of the Official Plan. iii) The proposed amendment does not meet the criteria used when considering applications to amend the zoning by-law.”
Boiling down all the ‘official’ language, the primary objection is that Hodgins Street is currently serviced by a combined sewer that is considered at (or over) capacity. Since there is no plan to separate the sewer in the immediate near future, more intense development of any lots (beyond what they are already zoned for) would be premature.
This did not sit well with Leamington Council. They felt that the private engineer’s report that suggested this development would not put undue strain on an overburdened combined sewer created enough doubt that public input and reaction was required. So, in an unusual move, the recommendation was rejected and Council moved that the application continue to the next step in the re-zoning process, a public meeting. Municipal Council was quick to point out that this does not constitute endorsement of the proposal, but rather a need for more information.
The public meeting will most likely be scheduled for May 7th.
The traditional Easter lily
As Easter week approaches, lilies will become more common in our homes as potted plants or in fresh cut flower bouquets. Unfortunately, several types of lilies can be deadly to our pets. Easter lily, tiger lily and rubrum lily, not to mention favorites such as azaleas and daffodils, can cause kidney failure in animals.
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In the back yard...
Within only a few hours of ingestion of this material, your pet may vomit, become lethargic or develop a lack of appetite. This will continue and worsen as kidney damage progresses. All parts of the lily plant are considered toxic, and consuming even a small amount can cause severe poisoning. Within 36 to 72 hours kidney failure may occur without proper treatment at a veterinarian.
Easter cactus, Easter daisies and violets are great alternatives. These also will help decorate your home and are safe for animals to be around. To be on the safe side, set out a pot of grass or catnip. This will certainly keep their mind on a healthier treat.
These hazards, however, do not end after the Easter celebration but continue on into spring and summer. Popular plants such as geraniums, English ivy, tulips, rhubarb leaves, peony, marigold, lupine, lobelia and delphinium or larkspur
APRIL IS PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTH. If you have Parkinson’s, you are not alone. The Leamington Support Group meets at the Half Century Centre on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for information, exercise, and social time. Information 519-689-7228 or 519 324-0466. The Leamington Support and Exercise Group meets at The Half Century Centre on Tuesdays at 10:30 to 12 noon. If you have Parkinson’s, getting information, doing together mild exercises , and having a social time may help you. Please come and join us.
SUNDAY, APRIL 8 -Easter Dinner for those who are alone or will go without, 4:00 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Call to register, 519-326-3111 by April 5th. No charge. Meals delivered to shutins, rides provided.
MONDAY, APRIL 9 - Ladies, you are invited to a dinner evening at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $16. Guest speaker and soloist Barbara Johnston. Theme: "The Gift You Can't Afford to Live Without". Special feature: Lia Sophia Jewellery by Virginia Thomas. For reservations call by call by Friday, April 6 - Sharon at 519-326-0421 or Darlene at 519-733-5595. The evening is presented by Leamington Christian Women’s After 5, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
FRIDAY, APRIL 13 - 6 p.m. the Leamington Mersea Historical Society is holding a Pasta Dinner/Variety Show & Dance at the Rhine Danube, Leamington. Singles welcome. Door prizes. Cash bar. Tickets $15. Contact Betty Fox 519-326-5916.
FRIDAY, APRIL 13 & SATURDAY, APRIL 149:00 am - 1:00 pm Indoor Yard & Bake Sale at Trinity United Church, New California,1005 Road 2 West, Kingsville. Something for everyone. Limited accessible.
SATURDAY, APRIL 14 - Mom2Mom Sale, 10:30
can cause severe diarrhea and dehydration.
First Aid: If your pet is seen eating any of these plants, emergency treatment must begin within 6 hours of consumption and the chances are good for a successful recovery. By Ash Wednesday your lily should have developed buds approximately 3 inches in length. If they are smaller, place the plant in a warmer room and use a mild fertilizer to promote growth. As the flower matures, remove the yellow anthers with a Kleenex. This will also prolong the life of the flower.
Easter lilies prefer moderately moist and well-drained soil. If the plant has decorative foil wrapping, poke holes in the bottom of the pot to allow drainage. After the plant has completed blooming, cut away the flower and place in a sunny window.
Once the frost has passed, you can now plant outside in a well drained area in new soil. As the foliage dies back, cut the stem off at ground level and the bulb will start growing again, possibly blooming in late summer. But most likely you will have to wait until next June or July.
Visit my web site www.bptreemarketing.com
a.m. - 2:00 p.m., WFCU Centre (Community Centre entrance). 150+ tables of kids' items and local businesses. Free goody bags to the first 400 shoppers. Admission $1, kids get in free. www.mom2mom.ca/windsor.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 - Leamington Horticultural Society monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Join us to hear a presentation by Aleksandra Navarro on Biological Controls in the Greenhouse. Guests are welcome and attendance is free. Light refreshments are served. For info call 519-325-0953.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21 - Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) is hosting an e-waste collection event in support of Computers For Kids at the Leamington Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Donate our old computer equipment, television sets, cell phones and electronics. Do your part for the environment and help support the youth of your community. For more information visit www.cfkcanada.org or call 253 KIDSor visit VOYC on facebook for details.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21 - Mayors Community EWaste Challenge – Leamington vs Kingsville from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex main entrance parking lot, 249 Sherk St. The winning community will be determined by the total weight collected. Bring old computers, cell phones, TVs, printers, fax machines, radios and electronics and help Leamington earn bragging rights as Community E-Waste Collection Champions!
SATURDAY, APRIL 21 - Sir Winston Churchill IODE presents 3rd Annual Princess Luncheon at the Rhine Danube Club. Advance tickets only, Princess $15; Escort $20. Call Marilyn at 519326-3334 or email: themillerfamily@gmail.com; Helene at 519-326-5693, Rhine Danube Club, 130 Erie St. N. 519-326-3740, Miller Shell,
Talbot St. W., Leamington and Sense of Cents, Wheatley.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21 - The Ontario Purple Martin Association will hold its next meeting at the home of Gilles and Judy Breton, 1963 County Road 27 - just south of Hwy 401 near Woodland Hills Golf Course at 9 a.m. Please bring your own lawn chairs. The public is invited to attend. For further information, please call 519-776-5777.
MONDAY, APRIL 23 - Does your school-aged child have a disability? Come to a Special Education event and learn about the IEP (Individual Education Plan) process and more! 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. Shaheen Community Room in Essex. Pre-register by Apr. 19 and pay only $5 at the door! Contact Windsor Essex Family Network at 519-974-1008 or e-mail info@windsoressexfamnet.ca.
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.
Allowable walleye and yellow perch harvest to increase in 2012
The Lake Erie Committee, a bi-national board of fishery managers from Ontario, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania, recommended a 2012 total allowable catch (TAC) of 3.487 million walleye and 13.637 million pounds of yellow perch.
These recommended harvest levels represent an increase in allowable walleye and yellow perch catch for 2012 over last year, reflecting updated stock assessment results. Extensive biological assessments and analyses—conducted and analyzed jointly by Canadian and American fishery agencies—inform these TAC recommendations. The committee also engaged commercial and recreational stakeholders in a new and enhanced committee structure—called the Lake Erie Percid Management Advisory Group (LEPMAG)—to heighten awareness of stakeholder fishery objectives, to gain consensus about decisions, and to improve the process for bi-national dialogue among all interested parties.
The committee sought to maintain TACs at levels consistent with Lake Erie’s biological conditions while providing commercial and recreational fishers with some level of stability, as indicated in LEPMAG discussions. However, the committee is concerned about environmental conditions in Lake Erie and potential impacts on fisheries in future years. The heightened stakeholder engagement reflects the committee’s interest in involving the fishing community in discussions related to management of the lake’s percid fisheries.
WALLEYE
The Lake Erie Committee recommended a b-inational TAC for walleye in 2012 of 3.487 million fish, compared to the TAC of 2.919 million fish in 2011. Actual walleye harvest in 2011 was approximately 1.69 million fish, or 58% of the TAC.
Scientists and field biologists from Ontario and the Great Lakes states—working together as the Walleye Task Group—reported that walleye recruitment in recent years has not been strong. Fish from the strong 2007 and the exceptional 2003 year classes remain the major contributors to the fishery. This recommended TAC is based on updated walleye abundance estimates from the Walleye Task Group. The increased TAC recommendation for 2012 reflects the committee’s consensus that walleye harvest is being managed at a sustainable rate for fisheries lake-wide.
The TAC is recommended by the Lake Erie Committee and is allocated to Ohio, Michigan and Ontario by an areabased sharing formula of walleye habitat within each jurisdiction in the western and central basins of the lake. Under a 2012 TAC of 3.487 million fish, Ohio will be entitled to 1.782 million fish, Ontario 1.502 million fish, and Michigan 0.203 million fish. The walleye fisheries of eastern Lake Erie remain outside the quota management area and harvest limits in that area are established separately by Ontario, Pennsylvania, and New York.
YELLOW PERCH
Based on the estimated abundance of yellow perch stocks in the lake, the Lake Erie Committee recommended a 2012 TAC of 13.637 million pounds, an increase from last year’s allocation of 12.651 million pounds. As the committee considered the yellow perch TAC, it noted that stocks generally appear to be healthier as one moves west to east across Lake Erie, consistent with environmental conditions (such as nutrient loads) of recent years. Fisheries were afforded the highest allowable catches where stocks were the healthiest. The committee also noted that continued weak year classes will likely result in lowerthan-average yellow perch allocations in the future.
The five jurisdictions on the lake divide the lakewide allocation of yellow perch based on allocation
formulas by management unit. For 2012, Ontario’s allocation is 6.701 million pounds, Ohio’s allocation is 5.349 million pounds, and Michigan’s allocation is 0.164 million pounds. New York and Pennsylvania will receive 0.259 million pounds and 1.163 million pounds, respectively. In 2011, actual lake-wide yellow perch harvest was 9.620 million pounds or 76% of the TAC.
A NEW LAKE ERIE PERCID MANAGEMENT PROCESS (LEPMAG)
The Lake Erie Committee and the Lake Erie basin stakeholders marked the success of the first round of the Lake Erie Percid Management Advisory Group (LEPMAG), a new ongoing process that represents a major change in how walleye and yellow perch management decisions are made on Lake Erie.
LEPMAG was established by the Lake Erie Committee in late 2010 as a new approach to pursue cooperative and structured decision making; the process informs TAC recommendations.
LEPMAG is designed to improve decision making by creating a process to facilitate discussions among state and provincial management agencies on Lake Erie and stakeholders. LEPMAG participants include Lake Erie Committee members, biologists, recreational and commercial fishers, and facilitators/modelers from the Quantitative Fisheries
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Center at Michigan State University. Through this process, participants work together to identify objectives, consider management options, recognize uncertainty, evaluate tradeoffs, and reach consensus on desired actions.
LAKE ERIE COMMITTEE
The Lake Erie Committee comprises fishery managers from Michigan, New York, Ohio, Ontario and Pennsylvania. The committee’s work is facilitated by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, a Canadian and U.S. agency on the Great Lakes.
Each year the committee recommends a total allowable catch for walleye and yellow perch. Total allowable catch represents the number or weight of fish that can be caught by sport and commercial fishers without putting the stocks and fisheries at risk. The individual agencies implement the recommended total allowable catch. For more information, visit the Lake Erie Committee online at www.glfc.org/lec
To Florida… with love
Other than getting a tad liquored up and bombing around in a golf cart through the streets of an otherwise tranquil seniors’ trailer park (while belting out Johnny Horton tunes), my buddy and I fit in quite well I thought. “We took a little bacon, and we took a little beans...”
For Dr. Love and I, our rented trailer, parked in one of the many mobile home communities of Lakeland, Florida, was headquarters for our spring baseball odyssey – a bucket list item for both of us that can now be officially stroked off. Of course we didn’t use those words exactly when attempting to answer resident Jim’s question “What the hell are you doing here anyway?” Considering the time and place, we didn’t dare utter the word “bucket list” or “stroke”.
We met up with Big Jim and some of the other fine folks at the park’s shuffleboard court. Seriously, we padded up and joined the action. When I refer to us “padding up” I do so as a sports metaphor, terminology that may have an entirely
different and literal meaning, depending of course on who our competition was.
With great enthusiasm, both Dr. Love and I grabbed a cue, or stick or pot passer or whatever they call the shuffleboard pole, and strutted to our respective ends of the court. Piece of cake eh?
Considering Dr. Love’s sporting history as a curler and my love for sports and experience of pushing snow out of the driveway, we naturally assumed that we’d be shuffleboard studs. That, and the obvious fact that we were born since the advent of television, the smart money had to be on us, right? Wrong!
In a game that rewards gentle strategy and well-honed technique, we were spanked pretty severely by Big Jim and Gladys and Merv and Velma and the rest of the residents. It wasn’t until the third game that morning that we began to the get the hang of gingerly pushing discs down the green court.
If you haven’t had the delightful experience of playing shuffleboard, I’d describe it as a cross between curling and cleaning your pool.
Lakeland, like many parts of Florida, is an ideal place to “take and knee and run out the clock”. Even the weather is “to die for.” Seriously, we had blue skies and temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 degrees every day that we were there. It got to be unseasonably humid as the week progressed. You can actually perspire just by drinking beer. I know, another drinking reference. I don’t intend to make it sound like we were a couple of kegs with feet, but beer and baseball and the hot sun is the ideal triple play.
Sat & Sun)
6:30 9:15
Evenings (Mon to Thurs) 6:45
Matinees (Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon) 1:003:45
Evenings Fri, Sat & Sun) 6:45 9:00
Evenings (Mon to Thurs) 6:45
Matinees (Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon) 1:153:45
The fact is, outside of taking in baseball games and participating in shuffleboard, a couple of young(ish) guys have to find some way of getting through the long afternoons. Two-handed euchre just didn’t cut it and you can only watch Maury, Jerry and Ellen in a hot trailer for so long. Even barbecuing and frying each other with cruel insults and biting sarcasm can get old fast in the midday heat. Besides, they sell beer so darn cheap in the exciting states. On a couple or more occasions, buddy and I wheeled our golf cart outside the grounds, across the busy highway, over a curb and into the neighbourhood drive-thru beer store. We simply had to take advantage of being able to purchase 24 small cans of Bud for under 12 bucks. It’s not exactly “the Land of the Free”, but darn close.
We also escaped the park a couple of afternoons to do a bit of shopping. This gave us a plausible excuse to yank up the waistband of our sans-a-belt shorts, wear dark socks in our sandals and enjoy some free air conditioning. And that, my friends, should sufficiently explain our need to get royally medicated with the “King of Beers.”
Interestingly enough, an elderly lady who was helping to set up the trailer park’s weekly “Tea” suggested that Dr. Love and I should be “the entertainment” at the event… as male strippers. Can you imagine? OMG. Even a visually impaired Grandma would be spitting out her Earl Grey. Again, the centerpiece of our trip was baseball. We enjoyed absolutely perfect weather for our visits to the various ballparks in the area to watch Grapefruit League baseball. In Lakeland, the winter den of the Detroit Tigers, we caught a couple of games. In Tampa, home to the Yankees, we enjoyed a victory by the visiting Jays. We also made it over to the Jay’s facility in Dunedin to see the home team beat the Baltimore Orioles.
We thoroughly enjoyed the baseball, played in smallish but charming stadiums, and our seats were incredible. Reasonably priced too. The most expensive ticket was something like 22 bucks.
The Blue Jays are flying high right now as they prepare to come north next week. The only thing hotter than the Jays was Dr. Love and myself. As spectators, without shade and left to melt under the hot Florida sun for hours on end, we looked like a couple of chili peppers by the time we exited the park. Again, the medical need to hydrate. All in all, it was a fun 5 days in the Sunshine State. To be perfectly honest, should the respectable and reserved residents of the trailer park welcome us back, I’d be up for another trip – same time, same place, same channel. I’ll be sure to bring my A-game to the shuffleboard court, and more beer.
Bank Theatre Raise the Curtain campaign begins
By Sheila McBrayne
Leamington’s Bank Theatre and Meeting Place committee held a special Raise the Curtain event on Wednesday, March 28.
The evening kicked off the capital campaign for the $1 million needed to complete and operate the local theatre house in the former Bank of Montreal on Erie Street South. “I know it seems like we’ve been fundraising for a long time, but this is the beginning of the end to raise the significant money needed to open this theatre and meeting place,” said Fundraising Co-ordinator Jane Rogers. Approximately $100,000 has been raised to date. Barbara Martens, a longtime supporter of the local performing arts, was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. “We really are missing something when it comes to the performing arts… We have wonderful athletic facilities, a marina and outdoor areas, but what do we have for kids interested in theatre?” she questioned. “A theatre would help round out the amenities that Leamington has to offer,” she added.
Leamington resident Bob Botham talked of the history of theatre in Leamington. “In the 1960s the Sun Parlour theatre was at the old arena auditorium… When the old arena was torn down, the Players were left without a home… We travel two hours to Petrolia Playhouse, but it’s too far – we could have that here. Leamington has been too long without a theatre,” said Botham who has sang locally since he was 9 years old.
“We were lucky to have a little theatre, Summerstock Theatre,” said Vic Winters, a retired Leamington District Secondary School English and Theatre Arts teacher and department head. “Imagine George C. Scott walked those planks,” said Winters.
The beautiful, neoclassic, 100-year-old former Bank of Montreal building closed several years ago and will reopen as the Bank Theatre and Meeting Place in the fall of 2012. The venue will provide rehearsal and performance space for theatre, music and dance while showcasing amateur and professional performers, with special attention to young talent.
The Bank Theatre will provide approximately 220 seats for all kinds of entertainment – drama, comedy, blues, classical music, opera, jazz, ballet, folk music, gospel concerts, rock and roll, piano recitals and Broadway tunes.
The Meeting Place is being designed for use by the area’s business, professional, political, educational and volunteer communities and will provide a high-tech space for training sessions, annual meetings and motivational speakers.
The original plans for the Bank Theatre have been changed over the past few months. The ticket counter and main entrance lobby will face Erie Street South with the stage located at the opposite end of the building.
DONATIONS:
The Bank Theatre needs partners. The goal is to raise $1,000,000. The theatre will cost $650,000. The remainder will be used to establish a trust to sustain the theatre once it is running. The donations are to be made to the Sun Parlour Players, a registered charity. Sun Parlour Players will own and operate the Bank Theatre and Meeting Place with representatives from the music and business communities.
Supporter of The Bank$100 – 499
Sustainer of The Bank$500 – 999
Benefactor of The Bank
- $1,000 – 1,499
Manager of The Bank -
$1,500 – 4,999
President of The Bank -
$5,000 – 19,999
Governor of The Bank$20,000+
BUY A SEAT:
$1,000 will buy a seat. Name will be attached. Businesses or organizations that contribute $200 may display their logo on the website as a sponsor. Businesses or organizations that contribute $10,000 or more may place a plaque with their logo on the theatre wall. For more information about how to donate or help with the campaign, check out the website at www.banktheatre.com or call 1-519-326-8805.
Barbara Martens was the Master of Ceremonies and told the crowd of supporters who came out on Wedndesday, March 28 that “Leamington needs the Bank Theatre to give the
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Pictured here are just a few of the many show posters, which covered the theatre’s long history of performances in Leamington.
Vic Winters, a retired Leamington District Secondary School English and Theatre Arts teacher, spoke in support of the Bank Theatre and reminisced the importance of theatre in this area.
Juried Student Art Show 2012
ACRYLIC
1st - Jacqueline Grassi
“Reminiscence”, Belle River High
2nd - Sarah Trocchi “Indiana Jones”, Cardinal Carter
3rd - Carly Dick “Picasso Reinvented”, Kingsville District High
WATERCOLOUR
1st - Carly Dick “Musical Meditation”, Kingsville High
2nd - Jacqueline Grassi
“Misery”, Belle River High
OIL
1st - Jacqueline Grassi “Sinister”, Belle River District High
2nd - Alexandra McCaig
“The Swan” Cardinal Carter
DRAWING
1st - Alexandra McCaig
“Eye of the Tiger” Cardinal Carter
2nd - Carly Dick “White Bengal Tiger”, Kingsville District High
3rd - Jacqueline Grassi
“Fracture”, Belle River District High School
MIXED MEDIUM
1st - Alicia Zonta “Childhood Memories”, Cardinal Carter
2nd - Olivia Dalbello
“Melted”, Harrow District High
3rd - Jacqueline Grassi “All the Words She Never Said”, Belle River High
PHOTOGRAPHY
1st - Olivia Dalbello “Simplicity Between My Fingers”, Harrow District High
SCULPTURE
1st - Alexandra McCaig
“The Bear”, Cardinal Carter 2nd - Amanda Sinclair “The Raven”, Cardinal Carter 3rd Sabrina Santos “Star”, Cardinal Carter
POETRY
1st - Olivia Dalbello “Within A Dream”, Harrow District High
2nd - Jacqueline Grassi
“The Last Tea Party”, Belle River District High
The 14th annual “You’re the Heart of our Success” Juried Student Art Show 2012 announced its winners on Thursday, March 29 during the opening reception of the exhibit, which is in the gallery at Leamington Arts Centre from March 28 to April 28. Pictured here are three winners who took various prizes in a variety of art categories. From left are Olivia Dalbello, Harrow District High School, Jacqueline Grassi, Belle River District High School, and Alexandra McCaig, Cardinal Carter Secondary School. Jacqueline was also the winner of the Future Artist Award. People’s Choice Award will be announced at the end of the month. (SUN Photo)
Jacqueline Grassi of Belle River District High School, left, was awarded the Future Artist Award, presented by Marg and the late Don Ross (SUN Photo)
APRIL IS THE MONTH TO FIGHT BACK
To some, the daffodil is just a flower. To us, it is a symbol of strength and courage. It says:
• we will not give up.
• we will fight back.
• we will beat cancer.
• no one has to face cancer alone.
April is Daffodil Month - the month to fight back against cancer. Itʼs a time when thousands of volunteers across Ontario work together to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society by selling bright, yellow daffodil pins and knocking on doors in their community to collect donations.
This April, be a part of Daffodil Month. We are asking all Ontarians to unite behind those living with cancer by making a donation and wearing the iconic yellow flower. Be part of creating a yellow daffodil sea of hope across our communities. Let those facing cancer know they are not alone.
Did You Know? The Canadian Cancer Society has been selling daffodils to help fight cancer and support local people facing cancer for more than 50 years?
Helping in Windsor-Essex County.
Thanks to the work of our 2000+ local volunteers and the generosity of our donors and supporters, the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the fight against cancer by….
• Doing everything we can to prevent cancer from ever happening in the first place. Last year, our local prevention volunteers delivered presentations and hosted information displays to help local people learn how healthy living and proper screening can help prevent many cancers and/or catch it in early stages when it is most treatable.
• Funding research to outsmart all types of cancer and treat people facing cancer. In 2011, 3 Canadian Cancer Society funded clinical trials were chosen by the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO) to be in their list of the ʻbest researchʼ with the potential to change clinical practice.
• Supporting and improving the lives of Canadians living with cancer. Our local team of volunteers made an impact in the lives of those living with cancer and their families: 28 Peer Support Volunteers provided one-on-one support to people facing cancer across Canada with 89 local individuals using this service; our Transportation Services including 56 local drivers helped 976 adults and children from Essex County get to their cancer treatments (over 6,000 trips) where they were then greeted and supported by 138 Society volunteers “Angels in Yellow Jackets” at the local regional cancer centre.
• Advocating for public policies to improve the health of Canadians. Our local volunteers assisted in efforts that have made a lasting impact on the life of Ontarians through healthy public policy like Smoke-Free Ontario.
• Working behind the scenes. Office and community volunteers assisted in the administration of the unit office, including reception, data entry, scheduling, reception and banking every day.
• Rallying Canadians to make cancer history. This year, YOU TOO can wear a daffodil pin, volunteer, get screened, make a healthy life style choice, enter a Relay For Life team in your community – fight back!
Follow Your Heart book signing
Leamington author Kelly MacLellan held a special evening at the Leamington Arts Centre on Wednesday, March 28. She talked about her own life and spiritual journey, chronicled in her book Follow Your Heart to Discover Your Life Purpose. “Claim your space” was a phrase from Kelly’s spiritual mentor “And that is what I wish for you – to claim your space,” she said. Approximately 20 people listened as she read from her book prior to the book signing. She ended the evening, reading from her book, “If you miss love, you miss life.” Kelly will be starting an online study course on April 24, if there’s enough interest, there may be an in-person course in Leamington. Follow Your Heart to Discover Your Life Purpose is a guide to creating authenticity in your relationships, career, and health and wellness.
(SUN Photo)
Earth Hour conservation results
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) reported that compared to a typical Saturday night in late March, demand for electricity in Ontario was down 2.7% or 423 megawatts (MW) as a result of Earth Hour. This drop is slightly higher than the peak energy needs of a city the size of Burlington.
At right, Connie Tiessen of Leamington purchases two books – one for herself and one for her daughter Camellia. Author Kelly MacLellan signed books purchased during a special reception on March 28 at the Leamington Arts Centre. (SUN Photo)
It was an emotional and happy morning on Monday, April 2 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital as the first Patient Care Room was opened in co-ordination with Transition to Betterness. The room was a direct result of the fundraising efforts of Mary Del Ciancio and was dedicated to her parents, Domenico and the late Filomena Mucci. The room has been open since January and has comforted more than a dozen local families. Pictured from left, are Cheryl Deter, LDMH Clinical Director of Inpatient Units, Ernie and Mary Del Ciancio, and LDMH Board Chair, Bryan Meyer. (SUN Photo)
Transition to Betterness opens first patient care room at
Transition to Betterness (T2B) and Leamington District Memorial Hospital along with Mary, Ernie and the Del Ciancio family officially opened the newly refurbished patient care room at Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH) on Monday, April 2.
Transition to Betterness began their room refurbishment program in 1997 when they started to refurbish oncology rooms at Windsor Regional Hospital and Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital.
“Now with the generosity of the Del Ciancio family, we are celebrating a newly refurbished patient room at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. This brings a homelike atmosphere to LDMH,” said Kelly Gosselin, Director of Operations for T2B.
Mary Del Ciancio has been a long-time supporter of the T2B organization and has raised over $100,000.00 for the T2B. Her donation has gone to support many of their ongoing programs, which service both adult and paediatric Oncology patients in our community, as well has refurbished an oncology room at Windsor Regional Hospital. Inspired by her parents’, Mary has been dedicated over the years to ensuring our loved ones have a warm setting to be in while they face the challenging disease of cancer.
“I am so pleased with the partnership T2B and Leamington District Memorial Hospital are providing to assist families with compassionate end-of-life care. Sponsoring this patient care room at LDMH gives us great pleasure in knowing families will have the comfort they need for their loved one,” expressed Mary Del Ciancio, sponsoring donor
Cheryl Deter, LDMH Clinical Director of Inpatient Units said, “When making the dream of going home for End of Life care is not possible, the refurbished room and ensuite is a comforting solution.”
T2B provides cancer patients and their families a comfortable and compassionate hospital setting. In addition, T2B is devoted to supporting other unique projects to benefit those confronted by this disease. LDMH Board Chair, Bryan Meyer, said. “Partnerships like this project from the Del Ciancio family and T2B provide are so enduring to this community. Our Board is extremely thankful.”
Tania Sorge, Co-Founder of T2B is very invigorated with the addition of this “likehome” patient care room. “We are looking forward to establishing long-term relationships with Leamington District Memorial Hospital for future projects. Undertakings like this which assist families from the south shore of Essex County, compliment a future new-home project on the Windsor Regional Hospital property and add continuity of care for patients and their family when transferring between hospitals.”
Atom Minors raise $621 for
Huntington’s
The Southpoint Minor Atoms finished their season coming together in more ways than one. After a slow start to the season, the team pulled together and finished the year winning 10 of their last 16 games. After their last practice they showed just how much team spirit they have. Teammate Russell Derbyshire said he would shave his head if he could raise enough money, even offering the highest bidders a chance to use the clippers. The team stepped up and met the challenge. All the boys cheered him on and a few of the crew even got in on the action, helping give Derbyshire a drastic new look. Thanks to all the players and coaches, $621 was raised for the Huntington Society of Canada.
Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative genetic disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline. It typically becomes noticeable in midadult life, but physical symptoms of the disease can begin at any stage of life from infancy to old age.
Introducing Heinz Baby Food in a Pouch
Heinz Infant Nutrition team launches innovative format
Feeding babies has never been easier!
The number one baby food choice of Canadian moms for 78 years, Heinz, has launched breakthrough Baby Food in a Pouch with a re-sealable spout for convenient feeding. Available in nine great flavours, the range includes two varieties of fruits with yogurt – the first baby food in Canada with yogurt added. Designed for busy, active families who need grab-and-go solutions, the new Heinz Baby Food in a Pouch is now available in stores across the country.
What’s so innovative about this new package? Lightweight and flexible, Heinz Baby Food in a Pouch is great for on-the-go, because it eliminates the need for a bowl since food can be squirted directly onto a spoon for immediate feeding. Thus, the securely re-sealable cap prevents spillage and maintains freshness. The delicious recipes also make a great snack for older babies, so it’s good to always have one in the car, diaper bag, or purse!
As with all Heinz Infant Nutrition products, the nine brand new Baby Food in a Pouch varieties contain no preservatives, artificial flavours or colours, and are made with pure fruits and vegetables. They are backed by the Heinz Purity Assurance Program and have been triple-tested for quality, safety and nutrition. Heinz Baby Food in a Pouch is a portable, convenient, delicious and trusted new way to feed Canadian babies. To learn more, go to HeinzBaby.com
Heinz Baby Food Fast Facts:
• Canadian babies eat so many jars of Heinz Baby Food in a year that if stacked end to end they would reach from Toronto to Saskatoon!
• Two-thirds of new moms visit HeinzBaby.com and it continues to be a leading resource for moms for information on how to feed their babies.
• Heinz Canada offers over 150 varieties of infant food, cereal, drinks and snacks (including 37 Organic).
• In 1934, Heinz Leamington began baby food production and four years later, introduced its junior foods line.
Russell Derbyshire – before (top left)… during (above)… and after (bottom left).
F.M. Trucking Bantam Minors - OMHA Finalists
Congratulations to the F.M. Nassif Trucking Bantam Minors for a great year of hockey. The Bantam Minors
to the OMHA Finals where they played Quinte West. The Southpoint team lost the six-point series, six points
Congratulations players and coaches on a great season!
Pictured here is the team, back row, from left to right: Jack Towle, Pat Matthew, Kody Epp, Noah Santos, Reid Jackson, Matt Davie, Evan Mastronardi, Austin Slater, Cole McGregor, Devin Scratch and Brendan Fehr. Front row, from left to right: Tyler Wall, Coach Josh Lewis, Matt Taylor, Quinn Bowman, Coach Steve Peters, Eric Prudence, Coach Brennan Gomer, Bailey Loveless, Coach Nick Bigley, Coach Joe Costa and Jimmy McClellan.
Bikesmart
Grand Opening Event
Saturday, April 14
10:00 am - 3:00 pm 23 Mill St. W., Kingsville
Bikesmart is a program that offers job skills and training to youth volunteers who are taught by an experienced mechanic how to properly maintain and repair bicycles. You can bring your bike into the Bikesmart shop for repair plus they also accept donations of used bikes. The donated bikes are refurbished and then sold at very reasonable prices to accomplish the Bikesmart goal of providing affordable transportation options to Essex County residents.
Golden Years mini golf
Forty-nine golfers gathered at Colasanti’s on Mar. 29, managing a combined total of 93 aces over 36 holes.
On hole 10, the team of Donna Wiebe, Dorothy Johnson and Tom Hyatt all scored an ace and almost duplicated that feat on 18 when the first two dropped and the last came up just short. Leading the way with 5 aces each was Andy Or-
sini, Eleanor Wilkinson and Gerry Wilkinson, followed closely with 4 by Stephanie Dick, Dorothy Johnson, Don Ribble, Gerrit Vriesen and Donna Wiebe. Three dropped for Lloyd Honey, Barbara Murphy, Art Sweet, Bill Taylor, Shirley Thiessen, John Unrau, Ernie Vandenberg, Bryon Walker and Bill Ward. Managing 2 each were Iggy Arner, Kathy Bradley, Frances Clifford,
over $4,000 with all the proceeds to support minor baseball locally.
Tuesday, April 10
County Regional Sr. Badminton
8:30 am - Leamington Kinsmen Rec. Complex
Tuesday, April 10
PeeWee Baseball Clinic, 6 - 8 pm at UMEI
Thursday, April 12
County Regional Jr. Badminton, 8:30 am Leamington Kinsmen Rec. Complex
Saturday, April 15 4 on 4 Spring Hockey starts at the Leamington Kinsmen Rec. Complex
Sunday, April 22
5th Annual Southern Footprints Half Marathon, 5k and Kids Dash Pelee Days Inn, proceeds to Lung Association
Saturday, July 14
OVA Beach Volleyball Tour at Seacliff Park Beach www.velocityvollebyball.ca.
Pete Daudlin, Cam Keith, Julia Kos, Bill Mayville, Mary MacRae,, Stan Vickery and, Steve Vigh. Barb Arner, Herb Ascott, Margaret Graham, Tom Hyatt, Laurie Hylton, Morley Scratch, Al Stockwell, Rose Taylor, Doug Vickery, Linda Walsh and Eva Kah each chipped in with 1.
Andy Orsini managed a low score of 16 for 9 holes with Iggy Arner, Gerry Wilkinson, Stan Vickery and Bill Ward close behind with 17. Low score for 18 of 35 was recorded by Andy Orsini with Gerrit Vriesen, Bill Taylor and Gerry Wilkinson close behind with 36 [Gerry actually had two rounds at 36]. Gerry Wilkinson set the pace for 36 holes with 72, followed closely by Andy Orsini with 73 and Bill Taylor with 74.
First place went to team 10 with a remarkable score of 220, a team that included Eleanor Wilkinson, Stan Vickery, Gerry Wilkinson and Bill Taylor. Second place was secured by team Queens with 239 and included Gerrit Vriesen, Barb Murphy and John Murphy. Third place was team 2 with a 243 and included Julia Kos, Cam Keith and Lloyd Honey.
4-H Fitness 4-Health: belly dancing anyone?
By Rachel Balkwill
Shake, shake, shake... Shake, shake, shake! Shake your “HIPS”? Yes hips people! Let’s get it straight, we’re talking about belly dancing!
On March 21 the Fitness 4-Health Club met together at the Essex Community Centre for a fun-filled night of belly dancing! They were lucky enough to be accompanied by a belly dancing professional and instructor, the lovely Aiyanna.
To clears things up for the members, Aiyanna first explained that the secret to belly dancing is all in your hips, and partially your knees. Not your belly! They learned a little bit about the history of belly dancing and the fact that belly dancing originally originated in Egypt, where it is still wildly popular today. Members were then equipped with an awesomely jingly ‘coin belt’ tied around their waists and scarves, they were finally ready to do some dancing!
Aiyanna had high expectations of the group that night and they learned lots fun crazy moves like the maya serena, hip bump, shimmy, chest lifts, vale dancing and even the Egyptian backwards walk. They were definitely well taught and all looking like experts by the end of the meeting!
With a lot of fun and a lot of laughter (and a great workout), everyone had a really fun night and it’s all thanks to the help of Aiyanna.
Members of the Fitness 4-Health 4-H Club are already showing great fitness improvement and are very excited about participating in the MS Walk in Leamington on Apr. 22. If you would like to join the team or sponsor the team visit the MS Canada website at www.mssociety.ca/mswalk
April is Nutrition Month!
Get the real deal on fruits and vegetables
To celebrate nutrition month, each week area dietitians from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) will be dispelling popular nutrition myths. This week’s focus is on vegetables and fruit.
Test yourself to see if you can tell myth from fact for the following statements:
Myth or Fact: Windsor-Essex County residents eat vegetables and fruit more often than residents in most other areas of the province.
MYTH! According to the most recent Canadian Community Health Survey, residents in Windsor-Essex County have the second lowest vegetable and fruit intake in the province. Just over one-third of residents eat five or more servings of vegetables or fruit each day. This is quite alarming considering Windsor-Essex County is one of Ontario’s largest producers of vegetables and fruit.
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Registration for the Spring Session begins on Mon. Apr. 2 so check out the Complex Activity Guide and enroll the entire family into the various exercise programs and classes.
• Red Cross Swim Lessons – all levels
• Youth Triathlon Camp (ages 6-11), Youth Volleyball, Youth 4 on 4 Spring Hockey
• Karate & Tae Kwon Do
• Adult Duathlon/Triathlon Spring Training program
• 55 plus Badminton and Pickleball
• Over 50 assorted Fitness & Aqua Fitness classes per week. Plus, NOON HOUR Fitness Classes. Exercise made easy in 30 minutes on your lunch break!
Come tour the weight and cardio training rooms at the Complex. Whether you’re just beginning, or if you exercise to an advanced regimen, the Complex offers one compact FEE and no enrollment or initiation fees.
• Youth Swim/Gym/Skate Pass, Student memberships are affordable and popular among the teenage crowd!
• Adults – meet with a Personal Trainer or Nutrition and Wellness Coach and reach new goals!
• Prevention Program for adults contending with chronic health concerns such as diabetes, stroke, cardiac concerns, or COPD lung disease, or if you’re preparing for or recovering from knee or hip replacement surgery. Qualified kinesiologist Jaye Kendrick leads this class to help you live a better life, minimizing aches and pains.
Swimming Theme Day: Spring Fling takes place on Sun. Mar. 25 from 1-3 p.m. Lifeguards will lead fun games including an Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Relays on the pool deck!
The 12th annual Home and Garden Tradeshow: Mar. 30, 31 and Apr. 1
Gabriele’s Floor & Home sponsors the $10,000 Max Your Home Style contest with 5 lucky winners! Calling all young homeowners and older ones too – if you’re looking to do some home renovations or if you’re creating a unique backyard haven, then Leamington’s Home & Garden Tradeshow is the place to come. Staging a room with great décor, stone-rockery gardens, and decorative awnings and sunrooms will be on display. Don’t drive all over to 5 or 6 showrooms when you can visit with all the vendors under one roof and be informed on all the latest products and services and pricing. Attend the Tradeshow and enter to WIN an $2,500 G.C. for a home renovation installed by T-Murr Exteriors! WIN an Uberhaus Rona exclusive BBQ @ $499! WIN a Kelcom HTC Status Phone @ $330! WIN a Napoleon BBQ from Lifestyles by the Firebox @ $850.00. Spring renovation projects are made easy and affordable at the annual Tradeshow.
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Myth or Fact: Non-organic vegetables and fruit are just as nutritious as organic vegetables and fruit.
FACT! The research todate shows no significant differences in the nutrient content between organic and non-organic vegetables and fruits. That being said, pesticides sprayed on growing plants may pose a health risk with repeated exposure. To reduce your exposure to these potentially harmful chemicals, soak and rinse your produce well before using.
Myth or Fact: Frozen vegetables and fruit contain fewer vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than fresh fruit and vegetables.
MYTH! Frozen vegetables and fruit are often just as nutritious as fresh, if not more nutritious, since they are picked and frozen at the peak of their ripeness when nutrient levels are highest. Frozen vegetables and fruit are often more affordable than fresh produce and can save time in the kitchen. To keep their nutrition intact, lightly steam frozen vegetables in place of boiling them. Also, beware of fat, salt, and sugar that may be added to some frozen produce.
Local boxers in Windsor bout
The Border City Boxing Club hosted a night of boxing at the Teutonia Club in Windsor on Saturday, March 31st and two of Leamington Boxing Academy’s fighters were there to perform in front of a packed house.
Mike Bancroft of Kingsville made his debut, stepping into the ring to face London boxer Dan Parks. Dan came to the event with one bout already under his belt, a first-round TKO win. “He was a tough opponent, a very heavy hitter,” said Leamington coach Andre Courtemanche. “He landed some big shots right off the start but Mike kept his composure and turned things around.”
Things really turned around late in the first round, when Bancroft landed a perfect combination on the end of his opponent’s chin, dropping him to the canvas. Parks made it to his feet before the 10-count, and survived until the bell sounded, ending the round.
Parks showed he had heart by coming out strong again for the second round, but Bancroft was ready for him this time and kept him away with a piston-like jab. As the round wore on, Bancroft started to find more and more openings and soon trapped Parks on the ropes. After opening up with a string of vicious punches the referee stepped in to call off Bancroft’s attack, giving him a TKO victory in the second round.
Leamington boxer William Ellwood earned a lot of respect from the boxing community when after only 11 bouts he fought an exhibition match against BC boxer and five-time Canadian Champion Kenny Lally.
Although Lally’s 92 previous bouts showed with his
lightening speed and smooth control of the ring, Ellwood was impressive with his tight defense and his combinations on the ropes. While exhibition bouts declare no winners, Ellwood proved he has the talent and determination to go far in this sport.
The Leamington Boxing Academy would like to thank its members and fans and the members of Leamington Fitness who came to the event to cheer on the local athletes.
Fighters Mike Bancroft and William Ellwood from Leamington Boxing Academy were part of the action at the Teutonia Club in Windsor on the weekend. Pictured from left to right are Coach Andre Courtemanche, Coach Hened Baetens, Mike Bancroft, William Ellwood, and Coach Don Courtemanche.
Velocity Volleyball is committed to providing the highest level of volleyball events and programming in the Leamington, Kingsville and surrounding areas. This year we are happy to announce the launch of programming at Seacliff Park Beach!
Adult Leagues and Tournaments, Youth Training, League Nights and Youth Week Long Camps will all take place this summer right on the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. We offer programming for all ages and levels of volleyball enthusiasts. If this is your first time or if you want to compete at a high level join us on Seacliff Beach this summer with your friends!
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Prizes for all Divisions: 1st, 2nd and 3rd
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Prizes for all Divisions: 1st, 2nd and 3rd
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Prizes for all Divisions: 1st and 2nd
Monday Men’s Curling League Winners
Winners of the Monday Men’s League at Sunparlour Curling Club, from right to left, are Cliff Kettle, Jerry Paine, Rob Squire (skip) and Andrew Dick. As has been the practice for this league in recent years, all players contribute to a prize pool and the winning team directs the money in the pool to a charity of their choice. The team chose the Salvation Army.
Friday Fun Night Curling League Winners
Winners of the Friday Fun Night
Lawn bowling… yes, it’s time
By Gordon Wonnick
Last week in the curling season, so this might be a good time to think about lawn bowling. It almost seems like a natural thing to do. There are so many similarities in the two games, and if one were to check past history they would find that many good lawn bowlers were also good curlers. It just so happens that many curlers are also good golfers but not everyone plays golf or perhaps can’t afford to play on a regular basis. Why not give lawn bowling a try to fill the void of not having a regular activity during the summer? It is fun and very inexpensive. Leamington just happens to have a wonderful lawn
bowling facility that is way underutilized. At the same time, there are many retired people in the Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley area that have considerable free time and are often looking for things to do. Why not try lawn bowling? You can make it as competitive or as social as you choose. Rest assured that you will have fun. It just happens that Eldercollege will be offering a course on lawn bowling at the Leamington Lawn Bowling Club on May 15 and May 22. Come and join the group in learning and having fun. You can register by calling 519253-3000 ext. 4944.
Curling League at Sun Parlour Curling Club are, left to
right, Joe Drummond, Darlene Graham, Ruth Slote, Mary Henderson.
Nature in region increases to 8.5%
Dignitaries, tree planting organizations, corporations and individuals joined the Essex Region Conservation Authority to celebrate an increase in natural areas coverage for the Windsor-Essex Region.
The Essex Region has amongst the lowest natural areas coverage in Ontario. In 2002, ERCA last calculated natural areas coverage across the Essex Region.
Forest, marsh, prairie and wetland habitats were all included in the calculation. At that time, it was determined that 7.5% of the Essex Region’s land base was in a natural state. The United Nations has identified that for any bio-region to be healthy and sustainable, a minimum of 12% of its land base must be in a natural state. This is a goal that has also been adopted for the Essex region.
“Over the past decade, ERCA has planted over 1.7 million trees and restored over 2,500 acres of habitat,” said ERCA Chairman Percy Hatfield. “We’ve done this in partnership with many organizations and individuals. We’ve worked with Friends of Watersheds groups across the region, many schools, scout groups, and corporations. Most especially, we want to recognize the hundreds of private landowners across the region with whom we’ve worked in partnership. Without their commitment to sharing in the responsibility of a sustainable environment, none
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of these strides could have been made.”
After all the work that has been done by so many to move this area toward a sustainable future, ERCA undertook another calculation over the past year. Air photos were carefully analyzed using state-of-the-art geographic information systems technologies and techniques, and available datasets from the Ontario
OBITUARY
Crystal Anderson
Crystal (Cascadden) Andersen, 54 years, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved daughter of Murray and Dorothy Cascadden. Loving sister of Debra and Tim Parker, Laura Cascadden, Wendy and Rolly Middleton, Penny Whitely. Dear niece of Janet and Steve Vigh, Clare and Anne Winterbottom, Floyd and Virgery Cascadden, Lyle and Eunice Cascadden, Ted and Doris Cascadden, Joyce and Ben Bates. Crystal will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service to celebrate Crystal’s life will be held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. Rev. Paul Rodey officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the charity of your choice.
Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Ministry of Natural Resources were used to calculate all natural areas that exceeded 1/10 of an acre in size.
“We are most pleased to announce, that thanks to the incredible contributions of many, that the natural areas coverage of Windsor, Essex County and Pelee Island now totals 8.5%, bringing our region that much closer to a state of sustainability,” Hatfield said. “Of course,
there is still work to be done to achieve the sustainable future that we desire – more landowners to work with, more trees to plant, and more habitat to be restored, while protecting those natural areas that remain.”
The natural areas coverage breaks down to include 5.4% forest, 2.6% wetland and .5% of other natural land like thickets, grasses and immature plantation habitat.
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2011-2012 Award Winners
On Wednesday, March 28, the Leamington Flyers held their annual team banquet at the Portuguese Club in Leamington.
Top Defenceman Ron Soucie with assistant coach Jamie McDermott
General Manager Mike Sadler with Regular Season MVP Cheyne Matheson
Owners Jake Fehr and Abe Fehr with Playoff MVPs Eric Leardi and Tony Spidalieri Tony Piroski with Rookie of the Year Jacob McGhee
Equipment managers Howard Hughes and John Forbes with Hardest Worker Kyle Bowman
Assistant general manager Kevin Hopper with Top Scorer Alex Seguin
Assistant coach Mark Epplett with Unsung Hero Nick Nicodemo
Assistant coach Lee Jones with Most Gentlemanly Player Tyler Quigley
Volunteer of the Year Howard Hughes and Flyers owner Abe Fehr. Hughes, the team’s longtime equipment manager and dressing room attendant, recently announced that this season would be his last with the team.