Southpoint Sun April 6, 2011

Leamington teen gets

By Sheila McBrayne

taste of political life in Ottawa

Seventeen-year-old Sandra Esposito will be paying close attention to the upcoming Federal Election. She recently returned from a week-long trip to Ottawa where she spent time on Parliament Hill and in the House of Commons.

Sandra was one of 65 teens from across Canada chosen to participate in the Canadian Youth Forum, February 27 to March 4. Sandra’s letter on why she would benefit from attending this forum, along with her “resume” of scholastic and community accomplishments, earned her the trip to Ottawa. Sandra also attended the World Leadership Conference in 2009 in Washington, DC.

“I had an awesome week. I was so lucky to be accepted to go… We were able to be a politician for a week. We spent a lot of time on Parliament Hill,” she said. One exercise that the participants did was to create a new political party named for a famous Canadian. Sandra was elected leader of her party – Alex Trebek. As leader, Sandra wrote a speech on the Americanization of Canada. The speech earned the Alex Trebek party a top three finish. “We really got a taste of political life, and I like it!” she said.

During the week the participants were to meet with the Member of Parliament for their riding. “I had lunch with my MP, Dave Van Kesteren, and he showed me his office… He has an awesome view… He was so nice and really took the time to talk with me and show me around,” said Sandra.

“Some of the participants didn’t get to see their MPs because they were too busy, but I really felt kind of honoured because he really took an interest and spent time with me,” said Sandra.

“She’s a great girl… with a very bright future. She was very inquisitive and asked all the right questions. I really enjoyed meeting her and talking with her… My schedule just worked out that I had free time, so it’s always great to be able to see someone from home and especially someone with an interest in politics,” said Chatham-Kent Essex MP Van Kesteren.

Popular MP Justin Trudeau visited the students and talked with them about politics. “Justin was great; great to listen to him speak. All the students like him,” she said.

The participants also had a chance to meet the Senators during a special breakfast. “Ontario has a new senator – Don Meredith – he was young and really neat to hear. He’s in tune with the young people and he’s very motivating,” she said. Sandra is a school senator at Cardinal Carter Secondary School, representing the student body at the monthly Windsor-Essex District Catholic School Board meetings. Senator Meredith and Sandra also share a deep faith. Meredeth is an ordained minister in Canada and executive director of the GTA Faith Alliance, which focuses on the issue of youth violence. Sandra is a Peer Minister at Cardinal Carter, part of a faith-based group. “I take pride in that and I really enjoy it,” she said.

Another exercise that the students did was to elect a premier from each province and territory and then divide into groups and discuss how to make Canada a better place to live. “Mostly we said we had to work out our debt and do more for senior homes and our hospitals… The whole discussion was so great. It was just an awesome week!”

As part of the week’s activities the students also had a chance to tour the Governor General’s residence at Rideau Hall. “There’s one room called the Circus Room. It’s bright

pink and blue and used for non-formal parties. It’s really cool to see,” she said.

Sandra is finishing her final year at Cardinal Carter and will be spending her summer preparing for university and working at her part-time job at Jacqui G Clothing and Accessories, as well as her research work in geneology. She is the daughter of Renzo and Nancy Esposito of Leamington.

Help support doctor recruitment at Extravaganza this Saturday

Attracting and keeping doctors in most communities has become a lot more competitive and expensive. With almost every Ontario community competing to attract the small number of available doctors, the need for funds for extra incentives is very important.

In Leamington the Community for Doctors Committee has been busy organizing its major fundraiser of the year - the 7th annual Doctor Recruitment and Retention Extravaganza, which is this Saturday, April 9 at the Roma Club.

Event organizer Theresa DiDomenico stated that Leamington is part of an underserviced area, as defined by the Ministry of Health, much like most areas in Ontario. The money raised allows the Committee to host potential doctors and show them the positive qualities that Leamington has to offer. Being a lakefront community with a marina is an attractive lure for some doctors. The warm climate of Canada’s most southerly area is also a highlight.

The event attracts approximately 300 supporters who raise between $20,000 to $25,000 used for recruiting doctors. The Community for Doctors Committee is credited with helping to bring two surgeons, two internal medicine physicians, an obstetrician, and several family physicians to the area.

The Committee is currently actively recruiting two more potential doctors to Leamington. “The goal is five doctors a year, for five years,” said DiDomenico.

The Community for Doctors Committee consists of: DiDomenico, Gemma Bowman, Shannon Bowman, Maria Mucci, Maria Edwards, Marlene Markham, Luciana Pannuzio, Lauren Iacobelli and Nadia DiDomenico. Tickets are $125 each (with a tax receipt) and are available by calling DiDomenico at 519-324-2538 or by calling the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation at 519326-2373, ext. 4143.

MP Dave Van Kesteren with Sandra Esposito in Ottawa.

Melissa Esposito at Cardinal Carter Secondary School. (SUN Photo)

Leamington woman on WipeOut Canada!

Be sure to check out TV Tropolis at 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 (Cable 56) as former Leamington resident Brooke Debacker as she competes on Wipe Out Canada. Brooke was a former lifeguard at the F.T. Sherk Aquatic Centre.

Stork Stork Report Report

Coulter - Nicole & Matt of Leamington, a boy on March 23, 2011.

Srigley - Debbie & Ken of Essex a girl on March 27, 2011.

Halabi - Malak & Tony of Leamington, a girl on March 28, 2011.

Romero - Francisca & Raoul of Leamington, a boy on March 31, 2011

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THIS WEEK’S MUSICAL BIRTHDAYS

In 1949, John Oates of Hall and Oates

In 1950, Agnetha Faltskog of Abba

In 1951, Janis Ian ('At Seventeen')

In 1984, Mandy Moore ('Cry')

SONGS TO HIT #1 THIS WEEK

1964, The Beatles held the top five places on the US singles chart, at No. 5 'Please Please Me', No.4 'I Want To Hold Your Hand', No.3, 'Roll Over Beethoven', No.2 'Love Me Do' and at No.1 'Can't Buy Me Love.' They also had another nine singles on the chart, bringing their total to 14 singles on the Hot 100.

1973, Vicki Lawrence - 'The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia.'

1974, Blue Swede - 'Hooked On A Feeling'.

1977, Abba - 'Dancing Queen'

1987, Starship - 'Nothin's Gonna Stop Us'

1988, Billy Ocean - 'Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car'

1989, Roxette - 'The Look'

1990, Taylor Dayne - 'Love Will Lead You Back'

1998, K-Ci & Jojo - 'All My Life'

MUSIC EVENTS ON THIS WEEK'S

DATES

1956, A San Diego police chief issued a statement saying if Elvis ever returned to the city and performed like he did, he would be arrested for disorderly conduct.

2007, A Swedish couple ran into trouble with authorities after trying to name their baby Metallica. Under Swedish law, both first names and surnames need to win the approval of authorities before they can be used.

2008, Procol Harum singer Gary Brooker won back full royalty rights to the band's worldwide hit, ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’,

LEAMINGTON COUNCIL - April 4

Bingo Licence Fee

Colleen Pearse, Chair of the Sun Parlour Charities Association, appeared before Leamington Council to request a reduction in the licence fee being charged. The fee currently stands at $90 and the charities would like it reduced to $75 to be reviewed again next year. The maximum the Province allows the municipality to charge is 3% of the prize board (which is more than the $90).

The problem being faced by the charities is a chronic, significant decline in revenues despite their best efforts to attract more players. Back in 2008 the average net income to charities was $314.00, in 2009 it was $294.00, and by 2010 it was down to $159.00. In fact, last summer there were some bingos that made more money for the municipality in licence fees than for the charity running the bingo.

The matter was referred to the budget deliberations for consideration.

Subsequent Connection Reports

Leamington Council approved hiring J.N. Peralta Engineering to prepare two subsequent connection reports Monday night. The first was for property proposed for greenhouse development that would drain into the Jefferson-Wiper Drain and the second was for a proposed greenhouse expansion that would use the west branch of the Reid Drain. These reports do not constitute approval of the proposals, but rather address the adequacy of the drain and update the maintenance schedule for future maintenance.

In addition, Council adopted the subsequent connection report for the Jacob Fox Drain that results in a change in assessment for C&B Farms. In the report it was pointed out that “the current governing by-law and report for the Jacob Fox Drain” goes back to August 13th, 1948.

New Maintenance Schedule for the Almanson-Hillman Drain

In response to a request for maintenance on the Almanson-Hillman Drain that was received mid-March, Drainage Superintendent Lu-Ann Barreto has secured Leamington

nearly 40 years after the song was recorded. 1985, Over 5000 radio stations worldwide aired the charity single by USA for Africa 'We Are The World'. The single went on to be a No.1 hit.

1956, Nat King Cole was attacked on stage by a group of five racial segregationists during a show but returned later that night for a second show.

1970, 27 year-old Paul McCartney issued a press statement, announcing that The Beatles had split (one week before the release of his solo album).

1990, Tom Waits took Doritos Chips to court for using a 'Waites' sound-alike on radio ads.

1994, An electrician discovered the body of Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain on the floor in the greenhouse.

2008, Led Zeppelin topped the list of Classic Rock magazine’s ‘Best Live Acts Of All Time’. 1985, Wham! became the first western pop group to perform live in China.

1988, During a European tour, Alice Cooper accidentally hung himself in a rehearsal when a safety rope snapped; he dangled for several seconds before a roadie saved him. 1990, Motley Crue's Tommy Lee was injured when performing a stunt during a concert, falling 20 feet from a lighting rig.

1998, George Michael was arrested for "committing a sex act" in a public washroom at a UK city park.

2008, Feist won five prizes, including album of the year at the Junos, 1971, Carly Simon was introduced to James Taylor after her show at the Troubadour, Los Angeles. The couple married on 3rd November 1972

Council’s approval to hire Rood Engineering to prepare an updated maintenance schedule before the work on the drain begins this summer. In her report the Superintendent pointed out that nine or ten parcels of land served by this drain have changed in size since the last apportionment was done, so an updated schedule is needed to correctly bill the benefiting landowners. The estimated $4000 cost of the report is borne by the landowners in the drainage scheme as well as the cost of maintenance.

Update on Marina

Leamington council received two reports on progress toward rebuilding the Leamington Marina. One reason for the updates was to let council know that the E/F docks will require much more extensive replacement than was originally anticipated (when the ice thawed, parts started sinking) and secure approval to have Kehoe Marine do the extra work. Fortunately, all of the cost is covered with the combination of insurance and the $1.75 million in Community Adjustment Fund money that Leamington qualified for after the tornado. The other reason was to secure permission for a tender call to rebuild the patio and trellis wrecked in the tornado. The cost of this work is expected to be about $260,000, and is also covered by insurance and grant money.

Municipality Returns Land

Back in 1980, as security for a development proposal, title to property on Mersea Road 4 was transferred to the municipality. Back then it was common practice to hold title to land as security rather than to demand a large chunk of money. The municipality has been informed that the original proposal has been dropped, so the landowner would like title to the land returned. Council agreed provided, of course, that the landowner pay all of the costs.

Council Supports a New Funding Mechanism for Transportation Infrastructure

In response to a letter from CAA South Central Ontario and the Ontario Good Roads Association, Leamington council endorsed a resolution requesting that a portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax the Ontario Government receives from gas and diesel sales be directed to municipalities for transportation infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation. The logic is that the tax, which was new on July 1, 2010, represents new revenue to the Province (expected to be about $1.53 billion annually) could be used to close the approximately $3.8 billion investment gap between the Province and its municipalities. The resolution will be forwarded with Leamington’s support.

Number of top provincial earners stays the same in Leamington

By Sheila McBrayne

The good news for taxpayers is the number of Leamington’s public sector employees making $100,000 or more has not grown since last year. In fact, according to the lists released on March 31, the number is the same at both the Municipality of Leamington (18) and Leamington District Memorial Hospital (8).

The Public Sector Salary Disclosure (PSSD), which makes public sector salaries over $100,000 available to the general public, has been published annually by the Government of Ontario since 1997 and provides taxpayers with the names, positions and salaries of those in the public sectors who earned more than $100,000 in salary and benefits during the previous taxation year. Colleges, municipalities, school boards and hospitals are among the nine sectors included in the PSSD.

At the Municipality of Leamington there were 18 staff members who earned $100,000 or more in salary and benefits in 2010. Top earning officials include CAO Bill Marck who earned $149,240, former Police Chief Dean Gow at $134,434, former Deputy Chief Reg Campbell at $124,200, Fire Chief Robert Bradt at $102,982 and 7 senior staff (Directors) earning a range between $101,000 - $120,000. The Leamington list also included 7 police officers that ranged between $103,684 and $131,426.

Leamington District Memorial Hospital had a total of eight staff on the published list. Among those listed were CEO John Stenger at $171,584; Sarah Padfield, Vice President of Corporate Services earning $130,711; Roberta Jarecsni, Vice President, Patient Services/Chief Nursing Executive at $126,720. LDMH also had five other directors and managers on the list ranging between $101,548 and $106,270.

Of note, the Consumer Price Index has not been applied to the reporting process since its inception in 1996. If it had the reporting level would now be set at $132,000 in 2010, and that 73 per cent of the 71,478 public sector employees on the list would no longer qualify if it were raised to that amount.

The Greater Essex County District School Board had 158 listed ranging between a teacher at $100,110 and the Director of Education Warren Kennedy at $192,170.

The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board had 91 people on their list. Topping the list was Director of Education Joseph Berthiaume at $210,423.

So who was the top paid public sector employee in Ontario last year? In the top spot was Tom Mitchell, Ontario Power Generation President and CEO, who earned $1.3 million, followed by the now Governor General David Johnston who was paid $1,056,813 in salary and bonuses as Preseident and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waterloo in 2010. Hydro One CEO Laura Formusa earned just under $1M at $955,000.

Leamington remains in top 50 in Money Sense Magazine’s

Best Places to Live

Leamington was ranked 47th out of 180 Canadian cities in the Money Sense Canada’s Best Places to Live 2011. Each year at this time, Money Sense releases the complete spreadsheet and how the 180 cities involved were marked. The cities and towns are judged on 10 categories from weather to crime rates and income levels to access to healthcare. What makes a city or town a great place to live? You decide.

Leamington enjoyed the spotlight in 2006 when it topped this list and was heralded as the best place to live in Canada. Since then, Leamington has fell in the rankings despite economic growth, and a low unemployment rate. In 2007 Leamington fell from the top spot all the way down to 14th. The following year there was little change as the Tomato Capital fell to 15th in 2008. In 2009 Leamington dipped to 19th; and in 2010 fell to 36th.

Canada’s Best Places to Live 2011 is based on data compiled from 180 Canadian cities and towns with populations over 10,000 people. Cities were rated based on home affordability, climate, prosperity, crime rates, access to health care and lifestyle, with subcategories in each area. Points were also given for the categories of transit, amenities and culture.

This year, for the second time in a row, the top city was Ottawa.

Top ten cities

1. Ottawa-Gatineau

2. Victoria 3. Burlington 4. Kingston 5. St. Albert 6. Fredericton

Brandon 8. Edmonton 9. Repentigny 10. Winnipeg

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Did you get your cheque from Bell?

Those of you who opened the envelope from Bell Canada over the past couple of weeks, would have been surprised to see a cheque attached. That’s right, Bell sent out cheques for $67.41 to all their home phone customers.

No, they weren’t just being nice. The refunds were mandated by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commisson (CRTC)

On August 31, 2010, the CRTC ordered that Bell Canada rebate an amount to subscribers of certain home telephone products who were customers on August 31, 2010.

Over a number of years, Bell Canada was required by the CRTC to include an amount in its fees that would be used to improve services in some rural areas of Ontario and Quebec. In the August 31, 2010 ruling, the CRTC determined that the amount that had been collected and set aside for the technological improvements was more than what was required. Therefore, it ordered a rebate.

Sorry Frosty, but you have to go!

Last call! Everyone made of snow with a carrot nose MUST leave now! Enough! No more snow! I mean it. I don’t know who’s listening out there that can do something about this, but I’m sure I speak for EVERYONE when I say that I am done with the snow and cold temperatures! Sorry Frosty, but it’s time to melt away and come back next year!

During mid-March 2011, many Bell Canada customers received a $67.41 rebate cheque by mail. If you ceased to be a Bell Canada customer between August 31, 2010 and the date of the cheque, you may have found that your final bill from Bell Canada included the application of some or all of the $67.41 credit. Some customers decided to purchase new Bell Canada products or services in lieu of receiving the cheque. Bell had issued many offers prior to the refunds offering Bell products up to $100 in lieu of the refund.

The problem is, most households receive “offers” from Bell at least once a month. There’s offers for high speed internet, HD television and other promotional offers, so many in fact, that some don’t even open them before they hit the recycle bin. The envelopes looked like the familiar Bell offers and many people did in fact throw them out.

For more information about the rebate and what to do if you do not receive your $67.41 cheque, see www. bell.ca/rebate or call 310-BELL.

I awoke last Thursday to yet another light snow covering and I gotta tell ya, I’m just done with winter. I want to put away the boots, mittens, hats and parkas and be able to leave the house without bundling up. I don’t want to scrape my windshield one more time this winter. I just want to get in and go.

I know that winter makes us appreciate the warmth of summer and each season brings a different positive aspect, but it’s really hard to remember back to October or November when I was delighted at the first snowfall… All the seasons are different and beautiful… blah, blah, blah. I know, but it’s just been too long.

I promise that this summer I will not complain about the temperature being too hot. Quote me on that.

Maybe it was my imagination, but that one day in March when the thermostat reached 17 degrees Celcius, people were nicer. Everyone seemed to be in a good mood and had a little more jump in the step. We need the warm weather to break people free from their winter hibernation grumpy moods.

I hope that by the time this article is printed that the temperatures have risen and proved me wrong. This is one time I want to be wrong.

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What is an April Fool’s Day prank that someone pulled on you or that you did to someone else?

Amy Williams

“This one time, me and my brother were eating Oreos. Then I thought it’d be funny to open it and put toothpaste in it and give it to him. So I did, and then said it was a new mint flavour that my mom bought. He ended up eating it, and when he finished I told him it was toothpaste, and he got so mad, but it was hilarious!”

Tracy Buchenauer

“We were at my dad’s and my husband Joe grabbed Dad’s car keys off the counter and popped the trunk of his car. My dad kept shutting the trunk and Joe popped it open every time he walked away. My dad was getting ticked, thinking something was wrong with the car, then he noticed we were laughing our butts off. Actually, he thought it was funny too.”

E-LETTERS

Club denied permits for wild game suppers; programs in jeopardy

I was at a fundraiser for Pretty in Pink, which raises money for the Oncology Department of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and the Youth Archery Program at the Dover Rod and Gun Club on Saturday, March 19.

It was an elimination draw for cash prizes with first prize being $7500. All tickets included a steak dinner and loads of fun and friendly conversations. Everyone always feels welcome at this club, no matter who you are. All was well until two conversation officers came in at about 3 p.m. to see what was going on. One officer searched all the ovens in the kitchen while the other stood at the door. What gives these officers the right to do this?

So many functions have taken place at this club since 1949, including wild game suppers which a lot of people enjoy. They were always sold out. Since this is a nonprofit organization, the wild game suppers support good causes including the kids fishing derby (free for children) and the youth archery programs, among other nonrelated club functions. The fall archery beginner course and the winter intermediate course (10 weeks) are always full. All are welcome, including women and children and many, many volunteers.

Now the Ministry will not give them permits for any wild game suppers, including muskrat which is a varmint. Muskrats do a lot of damage in this part and other parts of Chatham-Kent. The men who trap them for the pelts are now throwing out the meat. What a waste. Waste and government seem to go hand in hand.

For the last 5 years or so, the Dover Rod and Gun Club has also had a March Break program for kids, where children learn the value of conservation and hunting regulations. They are taught archery and proper gun use and cleaning, and went on field trips to fish hatcheries. Every year the Ministry has given $500 for the wood to build duck boxes, bat houses, bird houses and feeders. They had to cancel this year because of the shortage of money. Many were disappointed, most importantly the children. Now does this make sense to you?

This is how the Dover Rod and Gun Club supported these programs – through their wild game suppers. But that may not happen anymore because the Ministry is not granting permits and trying to shut them down. How are they supposed to keep the Rod and Gun going? Are other clubs being harassed by the MNR or just them?

– Michael DeBaere

Bailey Nantais

“Well, my teacher is deathly afraid of mice, so we planted a fake mouse at the front of the class, then my friend yelled, ‘Oh my gosh there’s a mouse!’ And everyone played along, screaming and jumping on our desks and the teacher was screaming and whatnot too. Then we all yelled ‘April Fools!’ She was shocked for about 10 minutes. It was hilarious!”

Wes Siddall

“When I was about 15, I thought it would be funny to put on an alien mask and wake my sister up out of a sound sleep and tell her that aliens were taking over. It was pretty funny until she sat up and punched me right in the face. Then she came up swinging and I was yelling, ‘It’s me, it’s me!’ and was trying to rip the mask off. She didn’t think it was very funny at the time.”

That’s what I like about you…

“What I like about you, you hold me tight

Tell me I’m the only one, wanna come over tonight, yeah

You’re whispering in my ear

Tell me all the things that I wanna to hear, ‘cause that’s true

That’s what I like about you.”

It was the early ’80s and the Romantics, this power pop punker band from Detroit, scored an international hit with “That’s What I Like About You.” While others attempt to forget, I remember dancing to that song. In fact, I may have done my best footwork at a club that was attached to the Pelee Motor Inn. Whiskers Lounge? Good memories there.

I was dating one of the cocktail waitresses at that bar back then. Some of those memories weren’t as good. One of the things she “didn’t like about me” was my weight and she had no trouble telling me. She was a bit mean that way. I remember her telling me one night, “My friends keep asking me why I would date someone who’s fat.” Nice eh? Though I can’t really believe any good friend of hers would be that bold. And come to think of it, I wouldn’t have been that heavy back then, but I couldn’t afford to over-eat.

I had kind of forgotten about the song, the girl, et al., until early last summer. That’s when I was invited to the musical press conference for Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band. On the stage that day with Ringo (now 70 friggin’ years old) were his new band mates for the tour including Rick Derringer (Rock and Roll Hoochi Koo), Edgar Winter (Come On a Take a Free Ride), Gary Wright (Dream Weaver), the dude from Mr. Mister, Richard Page (Take These Broken Wings) and Wally Palmer, the front man for the Romantics. Not exactly John, Paul and George, but hit makers.

I had never been to a concert kick-off press conference before. It was a neat albeit brief experience. There was a bit of talk, a wee bit of rock (a taste of the show) and in a matter of less than 40 minutes, Ringo and his All-Stars managed to fit in a question and answer session as well as abbreviated versions of the biggest hits that each All-Star member had been responsible for in their own career. Ringo belted out “Boys” and “Little Help From My Friends”.

Wally Palmer, naturally, belted out “That’s What I Like About You” and boom! – the floodgates of my mind opened and ruminations of 1982 began. Damn that song, damn that woman, damn KFC. Time to make some lemonade out of those 30-year-old lemons.

This past week in the communications workshop that I teach, I jotted down the main lyric of that song –“That’s What I Like About You” – and on scraps of paper I handed out those words to each member of our class. I asked them to take a good long look around the room and to recall the participation of each person over the past 7 weeks, as well as their interaction with them and any positive comment they wanted to make about that person. I gave them only 5 minutes to complete the task.

When I collected all the sheets at the end of exercise, I tucked them away to read later that night. The feedback was amazing. I was quite prepared to accept a whole of bunch of superficial comments (Jim’s a snappy dresser, etc.) or very few comments at all. Some folks in our class are quite reserved. I was pleasantly surprised. To a person, each member of the class offered up heap-fulls of thoughtful, sincere and intelligent feedback. And not once did anyone mention that someone was too fat. Then again, we didn’t have any aging cocktail waitresses in our class.

This week I will be calling each member of the class forward, and in front of their new friends and classmates I will be reading their personal “That’s What I Like About You” responses to them. I suspect they’ll feel like dancing.

Afternoon Tea update: donations of teacups “overwhelming”

In the March 23rd issue, The Southpoint Sun published an article about Liz DelCiancio of Leamington and her search for teacups and other tea service items for an Afternoon Tea she is organizing to raise funds to benefit the Patient Assistance Fund at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. This fund provides assistance to cancer patients who are struggling due to the loss of an income or to help with unexpected costs that a patient may incur.

Liz, while undergoing treatment for breast cancer herself, held a fundraiser on smaller scale at her home last year and raised $2000 for the Enhancement Room at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre which provides wigs, hats and scarves at no cost to those experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatments.

Last week The Sun received the following email from Liz, letting us know about the overwhelming response from the many caring people in the community:

“I think it’s important that the community knows just how great and how giving they are. I have had many women tell me stories about their treasured teacups, creamers and sugar bowls. Some were wedding gifts, shower gifts, others were given to them by special people in their lives. Some of the women said that these items have special meaning to them and they couldn’t just give them away, but because of the event that I was holding they felt honoured to donate to the cause. I have been moved to tears by some of the stories.

I have met cancer survivors, cancer patients and many, many people who have in some way or another been touched by this dreaded disease. All are willing to help. Many have gathered up their teacups, teapots, creamers and sugar bowls. Some women have donated door prizes and/or offered to recruit door prizes, some have offered to bake, and others are willing to help in any way possible. I have already started to receive cash donations from people that are not able to attend but want to contribute

something. The response has been overwhelming and heartwarming and the Afternoon Tea is still weeks away!

I have met some wonderful women that I have felt an immediate connection to, especially the fellow cancer survivors. I know that we live in a great area and have many great people in Leamington and the surrounding towns, but never in my wildest dreams did I ever expect a response such as this. I am so excited about the event. Can’t wait to see all the tables dressed with the gorgeous teacups that have been collected. I am hoping that I don’t have to turn women away and that we will have room for all that are interested in attending. My dream of making this an annual fundraising event has come true and next year it will be huge. You know, it makes me think about that saying ‘It takes a village to raise a child.’ Leamington and the surrounding communities have come together for the benefit of cancer patients/ cancer survivors and it is because of them that this fundraiser will be as successful as I am anticipating it to be. I am honoured to be a part of this to benefit the local cancer centre.”

The fundraiser, a traditional Afternoon Tea complete with elegant hats, will be held June 12 at the Roma Club Pavilion in Leamington. Tickets went on sale April 1. For information call 519-326-1955.

Liz DelCiancio and her daughter Sarah are pictured with some of the beautiful teacups and other tea service items that have been generously donated for the upcoming Afternoon Tea fundraiser at the Roma Club pavilion. Proceeds will go towards the Patient Assistance Fund at Windsor Regional Cancer Centre.

Listen to 92.7 MAX FM for more events happening in Leamington and Essex County during the Max Cares Community Calendar 6 times daily or visit www.927maxfm.com for a complete listing

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS ARE NEEDED to transport people in Essex County and Chatham-Kent for dialysis treatments. Did you know that Community Support Centre now offers a specialized service in providing transportation for patients to dialysis treatments. This valuable service is provided county wide door-to-door 7 days a week. Reimbursement of mileage is at .40 cents per km driven. We are in need of volunteer drivers to provide these essential appointments. To volunteer call 519-728-1435, long distance 1-855-728-1433, or visit us at 499 Notre Dame St., Belle River.

MONDAYS TO THURSDAYS - The Teen Health Centre is currently running an after school program at Mill Street Public School from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. The program is open to grades 5 to 8. Students from any school are welcome. The program is free and provides participants with a snack after school and many different activities including field trips, crafts, homework help as well as sports and games to promote physical activity and personal wellness.

APRIL - Show you support for someone living with cancer. Make a donation and wear a Canadian Cancer Society daffodil pin in April. For more info call 519-2545116. Did you know colon cancer is the #2 cancer killer of men and women, yet is 90% treatable when caught early? If you are 50 or over, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner about an at-home stick test kit. For more info visit www.stickittocoloncancer.ca.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 - All you can eat Spaghetti Supper. 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Adults $10; children under 10 $5. Price includes spaghetti, salad, rolls, coffee and juice. Proceeds go towards the Biker Ministry.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 & SUNDAY, APRIL 10

Wonderbroads of Windsor and Essex County join with local talent to present “Broads 4 – Here Comes the Broads”, Saturday at 9 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Migration Hall in Kingsville. Accompanied by a 4 piece band, the cast will take the audience on a journey down the aisle, featuring Broadway classics new and old. Profits will assist Breast Cancer Research and Awareness through the Wonderbroads Dragon Boat Team. Tickets are 35 dollars, with cabaret seating. Tickets are available at Kingsville Office Pro, call 733 8357, or online at migrationhall.ca

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 - Wheatley United Church Roast Beef Dinner, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Adults $15, children 6-12 $7, children under 6 free. Advance tickets only, phone Karen at 519-825-7555 or the office at 519825-4157.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 - Leamington Library presents an “Eggstra Special Spring”, for ages 4-8 at 2 p.m. Register at the library or call 519-326-3441.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 - Goose & Duck Calling Competition at Jack Minerʼs Bird Sanctuary, Ty Cobb Field, Kingsville, starting at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.everythingoutdoors.ca, or check out on facebook at “Jack Miner Calling Classic”.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 - 9:00 a.m. The Essex County Purple Martin Association will hold its next meeting at the home of Gilles and Judy Breton, 1963 Belle River Rd., North Woodslee, just before Woodland Hills Golf Course and Hwy 401. Please bring your own lawn chair. Refreshments. E-mail at martinman@hotmail.com. For more information, please call 519-776-5777.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17- Silent Walk & Vigil. Meet at the South Point Community Church, 55A Talbot St. West in Leamington at 3:15 p.m. Walk to Leamington District Memorial Hospital to express concern for abortion. Rain or shine. Leamington Area Right to Life 519-3250929.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 - Kittenaideʼs Spring Fling Flea Market, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 38 Beech/Main Unico Hall Kingsville. Many vendors, fresh baked goods, jewellery, books, movies, and more. 519-324-2729.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 - The Leamington Horticultural Society will hold its monthly meeting at The Leamington United Church, 9 John Street at 7:30 p.m. This month's topic will be Orchids. Our speaker is Mr. Ed Cott, founding member and current President of The Windsor Orchid Society. Mr. Cott brings twenty-five years experience growing orchids to share with us. You do not have to be a society member to attend, guests are welcome and attendance is free. Light refreshments are served. If you need further information, please call 519 325-0953.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 - 3rd annual Kitten Shower for May Meowers, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Lilʼs Corner Cafe, 4 Main St. W., Kingsville. $5 admission, draws. Donate cat food appreciated. Entertainment by Bill Raffoul. Cat trivia, prizes, limited seating, beverages, pastries available. More info 519-324-2729.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 - Friendship Dinner at Knox Hall, Leamington Knox Presbyterian Church, corner of Setterington St. and Erie St. South, Leamington. Free home cooked meal with dessert and beverage. For those in need.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 - “Second Chance Treasures” fashion show at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Leamington at 7:00 p.m. Adults $7, children $4. Proceeds for LUC sound system, ETC. Shoppe, Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul stores. Call 519-326-9461 for further info.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 - The Arthritis self-management program, to help you take control of living with your arthritis, starts April 30 and lasts 6 weeks. Weekly 2hour sessions, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. At Windsor Family Credit Union, 5932 Malden Rd., Lasalle. Cost: $35 textbook included. Registration required. Call 519965-2561, 519-944-2619 or email windsoressexarthritis@live.ca.

SUNDAY, MAY 1-Chelle's Big 3-0 Hair Chop for Cancer at Vernon's Tap & Grill, Main Street, Kingsville from 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., a $10 pasta dinner with lots of yummy desserts, prizes, entertainment, and photo fun to benefit the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation's Patient Assistance Fund, hair donation to Wigs for Kids. For tickets or info call 519551-3494 or visit www.WindsorCancerFoundation.org/Chelle.

SUNDAY, MAY 15 - Join the fight against arthritis! The Arthitis Societyʼs Walk to Fight Arthritis is about walking and fighting back. By registering and raising pledges, youʼll be helping to fund leading-edge research and essential programs that support those living with arthritis. Malden Park Visitors Centre, 4200 Malden Rd., Windsor. Walk 1 or 5 km. Registration 8:00 a.m., walk 10:00 a.m. Prizes and bbq after walk. More information at www.walktofightarthritis.ca or call Elaine 519-944-2619.

MAY 28 & 29 - Fort Malden Historical Societyʼs 26th Annual Garden Tour & Fair, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. A self-guided tour of gardens in Amherstburg. Also 10th annual Garden Fair at United Communities Credit Union Complex, 3295 Meloche Road, Amherstburg. Tour $10 per person, fair is free. For info call Paulette 519-7366254 or Anne 519-736-9430.

The winter snow will soon be gone and the sun will start to warm up the ground, and your lawn will start to turn green. As spring comes closer, now is the time to maintain your property to ensure a lush and healthy lawn.

First start with removing any sticks or debris, and leaves from last year need to be raked and removed. I use the lawn mower and cut over any leaves to add additional mulch. Too many leaves on your lawn will suffocate the grass and stunt its ability to grow properly. Once the lawn has been properly cleaned, it is time for feeding. I have used a 20-20-20 fertilizer and the lawn looks like a golf course in several days; however, a slow release fertilizer is much better.

Our early spring weather is very unpredictable, and before you know it the grass is out of control before you can get started.

Before adding fertilizer, aerating or thatching your lawn will allow the new roots to develop and will also help weed control. Rake back extra mulch from the plant beds, allowing the soil to warm and prevent suffocation of the spring bulbs and perennials that are starting to sprout. This will also make new spring planting easier. A healthy lawn depends on a well maintained mower, now is the time to make sure the blades are sharp and ready.

Always remember, start early, pace yourself and enjoy life’s little pleasures all season long!

Bill Plumb is a 5th generation horticulturist. He started his journey as an independent grower and wholesaler in 1971, joining the family business in Leamington going back to his father, uncle and grandfather to 1922. During that time he developed multiple retail flower and garden centres including a landscaping company with his brother. After selling that part of the business, Bill continued growing seedlings and potted nursery stock, developing a successful mail order business. Email: bpmarketing24@yahoo.ca.

LEAMINGTON MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

o Full and Half Day Montessori Programme

o Children 18 Months - 6 Years

o Qualified Montessori and ECE Staff

o Hot Meals & Snacks o Open 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Subsidy For Child Care

Heading to the polls: Chatham-Kent Essex candidates

After Members of Parliament voted March 25 on the Liberals’ motion of no confidence that found the Conservative minority government in contempt of Parliament, Prime Minister Stephen Harper advised Governor General David Johnston to issue writs of election, which was done on March 26, 2011. The Governor General accepted Harper’s request to dissolve Parliament and call an election for May 2, 2011. (Info: Wikipedia)

Like it or not Canadians are heading to the polls again, to vote in the 41st federal election. The last two elections were October 14, 2008 and January 23, 2006. The 2008 election resulted in a second consecutive Conservative minority government. The first, elected during the 2006 federal election, lasted nearly 3 years and became the longest-standing minority parliament in Canadian history. There are 308 seats in the House of Commons of Canada and 155 seats are needed for a majority. Voters in the riding of Chatham-Kent Essex will cast their ballot for one of four candidates: Progressive Conservative (PC) MP Dave Van Kesteren; Matt Daudlin of the Liberal Party; Ron Franko, New Democratic Party (NDP); or Robert Hodgson representing the Green Party PC incumbent Dave Van Kesteren was elected as the Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent-Essex in January 2006 when he defeated Liberal candidate Jim Comiskey by 5,616 votes. His election to office marked the first time in 17 years that Chatham-Kent Essex had elected a Conservative Member of Parliament. Dave resides in Chatham, where he owns Van Kesteren Auto Sales, a Hyundai dealership he founded in 1987. He and his wife Faye have 8 children and several grandchildren. He is a charter member of the Chatham Sunrise Rotary Club and past president of the Chatham Christian Business Association.

Matt Daudlin was acclaimed the Liberal candidate for Chatham-Kent Essex at a nomination meeting on March 18, 2011. His father, the Hon. Bob Daudlin, is a retired federal judge who served the community as a Liberal MP for a decade. Matt is a teacher at Kingsville District High School and also works for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation as a mediator. His community service experience includes Ontario Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, Knights of Columbus, Chatham-Kent Police Youth Action Committee, Restorative Justice Chatham-Kent, Rosemarie Miller Doctor Recruitment Fund, Scouts Canada, and as a coordinator of Youth Ministry at his local church. A resident of Chatham, he and his wife Sherrie have 2 school-age children.

Candidate for the NDP is Ron Franko of Chatham, who was born, raised, educated and has worked in ChathamKent all his life. He was acclaimed at a nomination meeting March 10, 2011. Franko stated in a press release that through his daily dealings as a real estate broker he feels he has firsthand knowledge and understanding of the challenges people face in their everyday lives.

The Green Party candidate is Robert Hodgson. Originally from London, Ontario, he lives in Leamington and is a registered nurse in the emergency department at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. In 2003 he was elected to the Municipal Council in the Township of Pelee and served in that role throughout 2005 when employment took him out of the Municipality. In January 2009 he was appointed to the Provincial Executive as Southwest Region Representative.

Taste of the Town

Known as the “Dining District”, a group of Kingsville business owners are hoping they will attract people to enjoy the wine, food and arts of the Kingsville area. It’s called Kingsville’s Taste of the Town, and will be held at most of the restaurants from Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 17. A Taste of Kingsville will feature local plate specials paired with local wines featuring local artists and musicians. Proceeds from the event will go to the Jumpstart student nutrition program.

Participating Restaurants: Annabelle’s, The King’s Hotel Inn & Suites, Jack’s Gastropub, The Main Grill & Ale House, Koi Sushi & Japanese Cuisine, The Victoria Rose Tea Room, Vernon’s Tap & Grill, and Mettawas.

Participating Wineries: Aleksander Estate Winery, Black Bear Farms, Mastronardi Estate Winery and Pelee Island Winery. Points of Interest:

The Butcher of Kingsville, Lil’s Corner Café, Grandma’s Bakery, Sugar Candy Shop, Papercraft Café, The Green Goose, No More Belly Aching Bakery.

APRIL is PARKINSON AWARENESS MONTH

The Leamington Parkinson’s Support and Exercise Group is ready to welcome you to their meetings on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

In an informal atmosphere, the group meets to exercise and talk in order to offer support and information to patients and their families.

The group meets at the Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot Street East in Leamington.

If you know someone with Parkinson’s Disease, please mention this to them.

For information on the local group meetings, call MaryLou at 519-689-7228 or Jacqueline at 519 324-0466.

Matt Daudlin

Dave Van Kesteren

Ron Franko

Pickup Stolen, Bike Left Behind

On April 1, Leamington OPP received a report of a stolen, green and white 1995 Dodge Ram pickup. The pickup was covered with rust. A bicycle was left behind.

Runs Red Light, Charges Laid

On April 2 at 2:30 a.m., a Leamington OPP officer attempted to stop a vehicle that ran a red light northbound on County Road 31 at Highway, Leamington. The occupants of the vehicle failed to stop, pulled into a driveway on County Road 31, Kingsville, and fled the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed 21 grams of cocaine. The driver of the vehicle was identified as a 21-year-old Leamington man. He was charged with breaching his conditions, failing to stop at a red light, and driving a motor vehicle without a licence. The investigation continues into charges for possession for the purpose.

Fails To Remain At Collision, Police Seeking Info

A failure to remain at a collision occurred on Sunday, April 3. A black smaller car, newer model, possibly 2-door Saturn hatch-back type struck another vehicle while turning onto William Ave. from Sherk St. in Leamington. The female driver fled the scene heading northbound on Sherk St. towards Oak St. W. Anyone with information is asked to contact Leamington OPP at 519-326-2544.

$1.3 Million Worth Of Marijuana Plants Seized

On the evening of April 2, members of the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Drug Enforcement Unit, along with members of the Community Drug Action Team and Lakeshore OPP Detachment, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at 1042 Major Street in the Town of Lakeshore.

Police discovered a sophisticated commercial marijuana grow operation which resulted in the seizure of over 1,300 marijuana plants valued at over $1.3 million as well as a quantity of related marijuana growing equipment.

The complex growing operation contained a dangerous electric hydro bypass which resulted in Lakeshore Fire Service and Ontario Hydro attending the scene to render it safe for attending emergency personnel.

A 26-year-old male faces charges of production of marijuana, possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, occupant injure dwelling and theft of hydro contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Criminal Code.

Shot With Pellet Gun

On April 3, a 17-year-old female was walking on Lakefield Drive, Lakeshore, when a yellow Ford Focus with tinted windows drove past her and shot her with a pellet gun. Fortunately the female was not seriously injured, but she did suffer a large welt.

Arrests Made In Kingsville Arson

The Essex County OPP Criminal Investigations Unit has concluded an investigation in relation to an arson which occurred at a residence in Kingsville in November 2000.

The investigation revealed that the homeowner had planned to burn down the residence to collect insurance proceeds. The homeowner planned the arson with two other individuals.

Four persons have been arrested and charged. A 48-year-old male from Kirkland Lake, a 70-year-old male from Essex, and a 39-year-old female from Kingsville have been charged with Arson for a Fraudulent Purpose and Fraud Over $5000. A 38-yearold male, formerly from Kingsville, has been charged with the same offences as well as Uttering Threats.

Two of the accused parties, the Kingsville woman and the Essex man, were released on a Promise to Appear in court April 5. An arrest warrant was granted for the other two accused parties.

Investigation Results In 5 Persons Charged

The Essex County OPP Criminal Investigations Unit, in conjunction with West Region Criminal Operations, the Provincial Auto Theft Team and the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC, concluded a 2-month investigation in relation to A & L Auto Recyclers. The investigation has resulted in number of arrests.

The investigation resulted in the successful recovery of various automobile parts originating from 35 confirmed stolen vehicles. “This was a large scale chop shop operating under the disguise of a legitimate business,” said a representative of the Provincial Auto Theft Team.

Over 300 Criminal Code offences have been laid, which primarily include, theft over, possession over and fraudulent concealment.

The 5 people arrested and charged are: Sandro Perrarelli, age 45, of Windsor; John Lanoue, age 49, of Lakeshore; Jeffrey Lanoue, age 43, of Lakeshore; Terry Mauldin, age 24, of Windsor; and Giorgio Loiacona, age 39, of Windsor

Leamington Historical Society:

“Got any wooden

The Leamington Mersea Historical Society has received several calls from Cork, Ireland. Darryl Atchisen, formerly of Chatham, Ontario, and his son have a collection of wooden nickels. They are looking for a wooden nickel that was made for Leamington’s Centennial in 1974. He has a picture of this nickel which has a tomato on one side. He says that a limited edition of these coins was made and passed out during a town parade, distributed from buckets on the back of a town fire truck. If any one remembers anything about these coins, the LMHS would be interested in hearing from you.

The Leamington Mersea Historical Society held their Annual Meeting in March. The reports from the various committees were approved and members discussed the planning of future events.

Several members took part in the Essex Train Show, a very successful event held at the Essex District High School, and the I.O.D.E Antique Show at the Kinsmen Complex. These events assist the group in making the public aware of the society and museum. The free membership draw at the I.O.D.E show was won by Trudy Brown of Wheatley.

The Historical Society’s next fundraiser is a Pasta Dinner and Variety Show which is to be held at the Rhine Danube Club on Friday, May 13 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15. Call Betty Fox at 519-326-5916.

The next regular meeting is Saturday, April 30 at 12 noon. The program will be to describe to the members and guests items from his/her family history or to recount an incident or story that has been passed down over the years. Bring a bag lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend.

MCC meat canner will run

Apr. 18-21: “Together We Can”

The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) mobile meat canner is making its way through Leamington again in 2011. The mobile canner has been in operation in the United States since 1946, and in Leamington since 1999. The HJ Heinz Grading Station on Sherk Street will once again be the site for this event. The meat canner will run from April 18-21, and the committee is planning to can approximately 30,000 pounds of turkey to be sent to countries in need.

The Meat Canner-Leamington committee is made up of local churches, which include Anglican, Catholic, Latter Day Saints, Lutheran, Mennonite, Pentecostal and United Churches. The project is completely funded by donations from local churches, businesses and individuals. Qualified canner operators supervise over 500 volunteers from various Essex-Kent churches and high schools as they stir, put the turkey meat into cans, wash, and hand label the finished cans. Turkey meat is a high source of protein, which is a missing component in so many diets overseas.

The cans are sent to a warehouse and then make their way to their final destination. Last year, MCC canner meat was sent to Cuba.

Meet Paul Wharram…

Paul Wharram was born (1949) and raised in Leamington, and we are pleased to welcome him back to Essex County after being away for 35 years, working and living most recently in the Ottawa area. He is the new conductor of the County Classic Choral.

At the age of 3 years, Paul would sit at the piano with his mother Gladys Wharram. Since she was a piano teacher, she taught him to play. He studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music and achieved his Grade 10 Piano and Grade 2 Theory. While in high school, Paul also began to study organ with Alanson Brown, who was the organist at Leamington United Church. At Leamington District Secondary School, Paul was the pianist for the LDSS Glee Club under the direction of Mr. Hugh Cobbledick.

During this time, Paul did some supply organ playing for the First Baptist Church, the United Church and Knox Presbyterian Church, all in Leamington. Paul met Helen Law, the choir director at Leamington United Church, and began singing with the Leamington Choral Society in the early to mid-1970s. Helen Law was an early influence on Paul for his introduction to traditional classical and choral music.

From 1972-1976, Paul taught grade 7-13 French and drama classes as well as being the choir director at Merlin District High School. He also taught French and music at Frank Begley Public School in Windsor.

Paul’s next move was to Toronto in 1976, where he stayed for 12 years. During this time he was working with the Canadian Red Cross.

While in Toronto, he sang with the York Minster Park Church Choir under the direction of Catherine Palmer. This 65-member choir was considered one of the best in the area. Paul had the opportunity to record a CD with this wonderful choir accompanied by the church organ, which is Paul’s personal preference.

In 1987 Paul moved to Ottawa and to the national headquarters of the Canadian Red Cross. Paul spent time in Africa and also stayed in Geneva, Switzerland, for a year. While traveling with his work he would visit cathedrals and churches to hear the magnificent organs and enjoy concerts in these wonderful settings.

When Paul first moved to Ottawa, his mother Gladys came for a visit. While there, she was reading the local newspaper and cut out an advertisement for a

church organist and choir director, left it on the table and didn’t say a word. After she left, Paul found it and took it as a hint to apply for the job – which he got and kept for 21 years.

Paul retired in March of 2010 and moved back to Essex County. He is now living in Kingsville where he has his own business as an executive coach and leadership consultant – “Growing people through purpose and performance.”

Paul is so happy to be back in the area. His proudest moment was the fall of 2010, his first performance as director of the County Classic Choral and the legacy of music and full circles he has been part of with this choir. Paul said there are so many members who have personal links to the past… with Helen Law and Hugh Cobbledick and people who sang in all the local church choirs over the years.

It has been very sentimental on many levels with family, friends and acquaintances, all for the common purpose and goal of making beautiful music for all to enjoy. Paul was personally touched by having his brother Wayne join the choir, and his 90-year-old Aunt Eunice Wharram from Woodstock came to the performance. He said his only wish would

be to have had his late mother, Gladys Wharram, in the audience.

Music Music

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Describe your music: An eclectic blend of music for every taste – from pop to gospel and swing.

The next performance of the County Classic Choral, “Musical Triads”, will be presented on Sat. Apr. 16 at 8 p.m. and Sun. Apr. 17 at 3 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Adults $10, students $5. Tickets are available at Thomson Guardian Drugs and Wharram’s Jewellery in Leamington, and Box Office Video in Kingsville. For further info call 519-326-5924. Conductor: Paul Wharram. Accompanist: Dorothy Botham.

Most interesting performance: While teaching at the Frank Begley Public School, Paul took his grade 3-8 choir to Dieppe Park in Windsor and the choir sang folk songs of the Maritimes. This concert was performed while the Bluenose II, a replica of the famous Bluenose schooner, was docked at the park on the Detroit River.

Most significant performance: Paul remembers singing in a choir of 400 singers from the University of Guelph, University of

Western Ontario, McMaster University and Brock University. They performed the musical piece “Carmina Burana” accompanied by a full orchestra with lots of percussion. Paul said it was a very moving experience to hear this large choir and full orchestration.

If you could play with anyone, who would it be?: It would be Bach because of his intricate mathematical approach to composition. Another favorite of Paul’s would be Tchaikovsky because his music speaks to Paul at such an emotional level.

In 5 year’s time: Paul hopes “to continue to reach out to more people in the community… to reintroduce or connect people with music making in a personal way… and to grow and expand the membership of the County Classic Choral.”

For information: Contact Paul Wharram at 519712-8972 if you are interested in singing or joining the choir. An audition can be arranged. An enjoyment of making music required. Ability to read music preferred but not necessary. Willingness to learn expected…

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Sharks comeback season ends in 4-1 loss Monday night

On Monday night, April 4 the Wheatley Sharks and the Belle River Canadiens faced off in the seventh and deciding game of the Great Lakes Junior C Playoff Championship after the Sharks won two overtime victories Friday and Sunday to tie the series at 3 apiece.

Both teams traded excellent chances in the opening period, but the score remained tied. Near the 5 minute mark of the second frame, Dylan Cosford blasted a shot past the Belle River goalie on a nice drop pass from Dustyn Woelk. Belle River struck mid way through the period when Branden Larocque of the Habs kept the puck in at the blue line and was able to get it to Chris DiNatale who made no mistake about scoring on Marc Tremblay.

Belle River struck early in the final stanza when Cole Chevalier fired a slap shot from the right point that found the twine. The Habs’ Travis Brown made it 3 - 1 on a goal mouth scramble. With Wheatley trying to get back into the game, Branden Larocque scored with just 4 minutes to play to seal the victory and the Championship for the Belle River Canadiens.

Game Notes: Both Marc Tremblay in the Wheatley net and Andrew Thompson in goal for the Canadiens made some key saves with Belle River outshooting the Sharks 31 - 27. This was a well played series with some decent officiating.

The Sharks, with over 60% of the crowd of 1,170 people at Lakeshore Arena, had a great following in this year’s playoff run. The game was sold out and fans were turned away at the door at 7:30 p.m. game time.

Essex County cycling wine tour dates set

The Best Culinary Tourism Experience in Ontario is taking place this summer and the dates have been set for the 2011 season.

Each Wine Trail Ride includes a visit to 2-3 wineries, tastings, tours, experienced guide, support vehicle and a meal made with local Essex County products. A guide and cycling expert will be on hand to lead the way and answer questions. A support vehicle will collect purchases made along the way and bring them to our final destination.

In 2010, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) selected Adriano Ciotoli and Pina Ciotoli as “Deloitte Innovator of the Year” for the 2010 National Awards for Tourism Excellence for the development of the Wine Trail Rides.

“The Wine Trail Rides are successful because people want an authentic experience that lets them learn about the place they are living in or visiting,” says Adriano Ciotoli, co-owner of WindsorEats.com and co-creator of the Wine Trail Rides.

The rides put the focus on the region by highlighting what is available locally, the importance of supporting local agriculture and the significance of the region’s local culture and heritage. Since 2008, the Wine Trail Rides have significantly increased awareness of what Essex County has to offer and the importance of supporting the region.

The dates for the 2011 Wine Trail Rides are:

Saturday, May 21

Saturday, June 18

Saturday, July 16

Saturday, August 20

Saturday, September 17

Pictured here, from left to right, accepting the Great Lakes Junior C Finalists trophy are Andy Stevenson, Jordan Carnevale, Curtis Anderson and Pat Lauzon. (Journal Photo)

Jorge Gutierrez placed 4th in the WO Preliminary A Ltd. Men at the Pat Abela competition held in Windsor in March. He is surrounded by skaters from Skate Wheatley who cheered him on. From left to right are: Shaelynn VanOorschot-Fowler, Jordyn Clark, Summer Ellis, Jorge, Madisyn Clark, Jake Ellis, Meghan Mercer, Michelle McClellan, Haley Clark and Owen VanOorschot-Fowler (front). Skate Wheatley president Dina McClellan and vicepresident Kym Mercer would like to applaud the skaters as a whole. Skate Wheatley was complimented many times as the most supportive and friendly club. Job well done, kids! (photo submitted)

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Midget AEs advance to Bluewater Day of Champs

The Bob Dick Plant Farm sponsored Midget AEs bounced back from two season-ending losses to defeat LaSalle in the semi final game of Bluewater League playoffs. League leader LaSalle was the top seed going into the playoffs and had Southpoint’s number all year. The Caps followed the game plan and jumped out to an early lead. The teams traded goals in the final 30 seconds and the first period ended with Caps ahead 2-1. Southpoint scored the only goal of the second and headed to the third up by a 3-1 score. LaSalle came out flying in the third and with five minutes left to play the game was tied at 3-3 and headed for overtime.

With 2 minutes left in overtime Brian Travis capped off a fantastic game, scoring the winner with his third goal of the game. The win propelled the Caps to the Bluewater Day of Champs against Windsor. Taylor Omstead also scored for Southpoint. Deryck Badz (2), Jared Mastronardi (2), Jake Koning, Matt Livingstone, Davey Watson, and Jonathan Augustine added assists.

Tyler Jackson was spectacular in net for the Caps and made several great glove saves to pick up a well deserved team win.

The season came to a close with the Caps facing off in a home and home series with Windsor. In game one Windsor claimed a 2-1 victory in what became a penalty filled contest. Branden McKeen’s unassisted goal was Southpoint’s only goal. Matt Chamberlain started in net and Tyler Jackson finished the game. In the second game it was all Windsor as the Caps could not put the puck in the net and lost 5-0. Tyler Jackson was in net for the Caps.

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REC ROUND-UP REC ROUND-UP

Spring is coming, and here’s what’s happening at the Complex: Registration for Spring Programs runs April 4th through April 17th. Register the entire family for all the programs you want to take part in. Register your children/youth in Red Cross swimming lessons or aquatic leadership courses, youth karate or tae kwon do, youth triathlon camp, 4-on4 spring hockey league, plus babysitter training or Home Alone courses.

Spring Shape-Up Special: A 3-month membership on sale now during the month of April for $115 plus HST. Come join the growing numbers of people who are working out at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

Student Memberships: Annual membership for students is very affordable, plus we have a summer membership special on sale now – 4 months for $115 plus HST for students home from university or college this summer. Meet with a Personal Trainer or Nutrition and Wellness Coach and they’ll help you reach new goals! Plus there’s Training for Two! Don’t be intimidated! Get yourself and a friend over to the Complex, meet with a trainer and they’ll help to get you onto a whole new course of motivation and energy!

Prevention Program: Learn how to prevent or cope with a chronic health problem e.g. heart, stroke, diabetes, lung COPD, knee or hip replacement, etc. This 6-month moderate exercise program led by Jaye will give the participant reassurance and motivation!

Attention Adults and Seniors: Are you concerned about falling and breaking bones? The Complex has 3 different classes to improve your balance and co-ordination.

Come check out the Complex weight room and cardio equipment: It’s a proven fact that regular exercise relives stress and gives you more energy –it’s time to trim, tone and shape that body of yours!

Fifty-three players met for mini golf on Thursday, March 31. Team #16 took first place prize with a 230 stroke total by members Stan Vickery, Marg Ross and Doug Vickery. Second spot went to Team #7, Pete Daudlin, Iggy Arner and Bill Adams, with their 234. In third place was Team #10 shooting a 240 even par for the two rounds.

The day’s best total was 72 shared by Gerry Wilkinson (38/34) and Iggy Arner 35/37. Other sub-par scores were 35s by Carolyn Daudlin and Stan Vickery, 36s for Frank Lasi, Colleen Pearse and Andy Orsini, 37s for Rose Taylor, Don Ribble, Julia Kos, Doug Vickery, Lloyd Honey, Frank Lasi and Bill Adams. 38s counted for Stan Vickery, Art Sweet, Gary Honey, Audrey Knox, Bill Ward, Madeline Butler, Don Ribble and Eleanor Wilkinson, a pair for Moe Scratch, Steve Vigh, Doug Vickery, Marg Ross, Tom Bondy and Bill Mayville. Even par single tallies showed for Angus MacRae, Murray Knox, Bill Ward, Marie Lasi, Julia Kos, Gary Honey and Eva Kah.

Holes-in-one for the day totaled 107 with 6 for Stan Vickery and 4 for Barb Murphy, Gerry Wilkinson, Julia Kos, Frank Lasi, Marg Ross Eva Kah and the Phantom Player. Three dropped for Rose Taylor, Bill Mayville, Eleanor Wilkinson, Pete and Carolyn Daudlin, Murray Knox, Iggy Arner, Don Ribble, Marie Lasi, Colleen Pearse, Lloyd Honey, Dorothy Harrow, Andy Orsini and Doug Vickery. Three showed for Art Sweet, Eleanor Brook, Audrey Knox, Steve Vigh, Bryon Walker, Ralph and Madeline Butler, Gary Honey, Ruth Slote and Mary MacRae. A single ace fell for Tom Bondy, Barb Arner, Winnie Moore, Angus MacRae, Gerrit Vriesen, Bill Adams, Moe Scratch, Neil Quick, John Murphy, Bill Taylor and Ethel Ferguson.

There’s still time to join us. See you on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.

Sun Parlour Curling Club League Winners

Curling Notes by Gordon Wonnick

Well, sorry to say the curling season at the Sun Parlour Curling Club has come to an end. It has been a fantastic season and the members are looking forward to next year. Pictured at right are some of the various league winners.

TOP PHOTO: Monday Night Ladies League was won by the team skipped by Bonnie Hyatt. Pictured from left to right, Bonnie had Krista Rickerd, Janan Alles and Janice Dawson on her team.

MIDDLE PHOTO:

Wed-nesday Night second winners’ trophy was presented by sponsor Reid Funeral Home’s Amy Boughazalle (at left) to skip Carol Quinn, Janice Dawson, Jane Marie Ward and Suzanne Stefura.

BOTTOM PHOTO:

Monday Night Men’s League winners were, from the left, Tim Stevenson, Francisco Cabrera, (skip) Dave Moncur and Shawn Morris. This league collected prize money from each player and then decided the money would go towards a charity selected by the winning team. The Moncur decided that Salvation Army should receive the money and it has been forwarded.

Team Valentino wins WECSSAA all-star game

Tuesday, March 29, the Leamington Lions female hockey players traveled to the new Essex arena for the WECSSAA girls’ hockey All-Stars game. Chosen to represent Leamington District Secondary School in the competitions were Paige Makey, Sarah Koestler and Carleigh Manning.

Before arriving, the three were split up amongst the 13 schools into 2 teams—each containing of 16 players and 3 goalies. The day started at 2:30 p.m. with the Skills Competition which consisted of three challenges— shooting, passing accuracy and hardest shot.

The Shooting Challenge began with each player taking their chance on a breakaway. Lions goalie Carleigh Manning let in only one goal throughout the entire challenge.

Next came the Passing Accuracy Test where the players took their turns at passing the puck into a designated area.

Lastly, the Hardest Shot Challenge was awarded to the player with the hardest shot of their choice, whether slap shot or wrist shot. Sarah Koestler was awarded with the second hardest shot of the competition.

Finally, the two teams faced off in a three 10-minute period game. Since the two teams were made up of different players from each school that they had played against in their regular season, the players were forced to put aside their differences and work together.

The teams were named after their coaches, LDSS coach Dean Valentino was one team, and Holy Names Second-

ary School coach Helen Dupuis, was the other. After a long battle, with many great efforts put forth by all players, the final score of the game was 8-6 for Team Valentino.

The LDSS girls hockey team had an excellent season, having beat out L’Essor in a 2-0 series win to earn the WECCSSA championship. They were later shut out in a single game against Sarnia-St. Christopher with a final score of 2-0 to lose the SWOSSAA championship. Sarnia later earned third place in OFSSAA finals.

Thanks to all those who participated in the All-Star game. Fabulous season, Lady Lions!

Minor hockey league windup day

On Saturday, April 2 the Essex County Minor Hockey Local League held its Day of Champs in Essex. Southpoint was represented in by teams in the Novice, Atom, Peewee and Midget divisions.

In the Novice Tier 1 division Timbits Blue, coached by Trevor Grieve and Brett Cobby, defeated the Timbit Maroon team of Pete Fehr by a score of 7-1 in a game that was much closer than the score showed. Maroon had several chances but the Blue goalie played an exceptional game.

In Tier 2 Novice action the Timbits Black team, coached by Chris Ouellette defeated, the Timbit White team, coached by Mark Dewhurst, 4-3 in overtime to win. Black had a 2-goal lead but White fought back late in the third period to force the overtime.

Primo Foods, coached by Wayne Palichuck, won the Atom Tier 1 championship in a goalie duel with Harrow. With the game tied 1-1 at the end of regulation, they went to OT. Both teams had several good chances in OT but the goalies prevailed, forcing the teams to go to a shootout. With both teams hitting a post it was Primo who finally scored on the 7th shooter to win 2-1.

In Peewee Tier 2 action Weil’s Foods, coached by assistant coaches Justin Wiper and Jeremy Stubbard, defeated Kingsville 3-1. It was a hard-fought battle with both teams having chances in a very defensive game.

In the Midget Tier 1 division Anthony Keats, coached by Don Watson, fell to Belle River Yellow by a score of 4-3. Belle River jumped to an early lead and both goalies played excellent games against some of the top scores in the league.

Overall Final Results

Novice Tier 1: Southpoint Timbit Blue 7 – Southpoint Timbit Maroon 1

Novice Tier 2: Southpoint Timbit Black 4 – Southpoint Timbit White 3 (OT)

Atom Tier 1: Southpoint Primo Foods 2 – Harrow 1

Atom Tier 2: Essex Team Nine 5 – Essex Team Eight 1

Peewee Tier 1: Harrow Six 1 – Harrow Five 0

Peewee Tier 2: Southpoint Weil’s Foods 3 – Kingsville 1

Bantam Tier 1: Essex Three 1– Belle River 0

Bantam Tier 2: Harrow Seven 4 – Essex One 3

Midget Tier 1: Belle River Yellow 4 – Anthony Keats 3

Midget Tier 2: Belle River Six 2 – Harrow 0

Paige Makey, Carleigh Manning and Sarah Koestler.

Southpoint Stars Midget B Girls win WOGHL championship

By Mackenzie Heyens

April 2, the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars Midget B Girls travelled to Petrolia to play the final game in the WOGHL league championship series. The game began with the usual battle, both teams gun-

ning for the win. The Southpoint Stars stepped up to the challenge though, playing with their hearts, as they met the opposition shot for shot.

After a scoreless first period, Shailyn Waites scored with less than a minute into the second period, unassisted. The next 30 minutes were a battle as the Petrolia was not about to go down without a fight. Carleigh Manning kept her composure after 14 shots on net just in the third period.

Despite the attacks, the Southpoint Stars managed to keep their lead, earning the first place position in their league. The Stars won the series 2-1 with only 2 goals against. Congratulations to the Southpoint Stars, the 2010-2011 WOGHL champions!

April 15, the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars will travel to Brampton for their final tournament. Good luck girls!

(SUN Photos)

Connexions for Success 2011

The Connexions for Success 2011 was held on Friday, March 25 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. The employment and education information fair was presented by the South Essex Community Council. Pictured here, at left, is Beth Kimm, Job Connect, and Mary Jane Norah, Job Connect. “It was very worthwhile for those who came out,” said Nohra. The small number of participants gave a one-on-one opportunity with representatives.

(SUN Photo)

Western Ontario Girls Hockey League – League Champions 2011

Back row, left to right: Shailyn Waites, Jillian Iles, Kim Goyeau, Jessica Prudence, Charlee Cabral, Kayla Di Schiavo,

Amanda Stasko, Shaylynn Leclaire, Kayla Lindsay, Jim Heyens (Coach). Middle row: Dave Manning (Coach), Dana Peltier, Jessica Gray, Karissa Ricci, Mackenzie Heyens, Scott Makey. Front: Carleigh Manning, Samantha Mearow.

Pictured above are the individual medal winners in the CanSkate program which were presented on Sunday afternoon, April 3 at the 57th annual Ice Show.

From left to right, are Meaghan Derbyshire, Trista Jobin, Amber Lindsay and Kailey Mastronardi. In front is Cole Gaultier.

In honour of World Autism Day (Sat. Apr. 2), more than 100 students and staff at Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School wore blue on Friday to support autism awareness. The Autism Support Group will be meeting April 14 at 6 p.m. at the Love Bug Children’s Store in the Shoppers Plaza in Leamington. All parents and caregivers welcome.

M.D. Bennie Students Learn About Epilepsy

By Travis N.

On Tuesday, March 22, a presenter from the Epilepsy Support Centre came to M.D. Bennie Public School to present information about epilepsy to Gr. 1-8 students. Lianne McDowell talked to the students about all the different types of seizures and how to help people when having a seizure. One in every 100 people has epilepsy Purple Day for Epilepsy was on Friday, March 25. Students at M.D. Bennie wore purple to honour those who live with epilepsy. Pictured are the grade 7/8 students proudly wearing purple to show their support. From left to right are: John W., Marcus H., Mlle DeMarco, Charli E., Mariah W., Katelynn W., Jami C., Michelle W., Candace D., Katelyn J., Travis N., Robie J., Chase H., Taylor M., Teagan B., Justin Q., Ryan F., Skylar R.

Juried Student Art Show on display until Apr. 23

“You’re the Heart of Our Success”, the 13th annual Juried Student Art Show, opened March 30 at the Leamington Arts Centre.

The show is an all-medium exhibition featuring the work of Essex County secondary school students. Mediums are acrylic painting, watercolour, oil painting, drawing, mixed media, photography and poetry. The works are judged based on visual impact, creativity, technical, concept, and the accompanying artist statement.

Winners in each medium category will be announced at the awards evening on Thursday, April 7 from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The awards presentation is at 7 p.m. One cash prize of $100 will be awarded to the gradating student continuing to their post secondary education in the Arts.

The exhibit is on display until April 23.

Leamington Montessori celebrating 30 years

Leamington Montessori Preschool was opened in September 1980 by Didi Kelly and Penny Gil. The preschool started at First Baptist Educational Centre and started with six part-time pupils. The First Baptist site had no outside play area at that time, so in 1983 Montessori moved to St. John’s Anglican Church and opened a full day program as well as morning and afternoon half-day sessions for preschoolers.

Leamington Montessori co-founder Didi Kelly retired in 1989.

The preschool continued to grow until Junior Kindergarten started for four-year-olds. Since then numbers have been fairly constant. In 2005 Leamington Montessori started a Toddler Program for children 18 to 30 months.

Penny Gil has hired and kept a constant staff over the years. “A lot of the staff have been with me for many years, one for 28 years,” said Gil. We now have children of children enrolled,” she said.

To celebrate the 30th year in operation, Leamington Montessori is having an Open House

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

60 Erie Street N., Leamington 519-326-3111

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 a.m.

Calvary Church

North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 a.m.

BAPTIST

Calvary Baptist Church

475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-326-0876

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church

3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Victory Baptist Church 61 Windwood Dr., Leamington 519-322-5952

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church 589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994

Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644

Saturday Services:

Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services

9:30 a.m. (German), 10:30 a.m. (English)

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services

10:50 a.m. (Summer 10 a.m.)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734

Sunday Worship Services

9:15 a.m. (German), 10:45 a.m. (English)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727

Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m.

Summer Worship Services

9:30 a.m. (German), 10:15 a.m. (English)

Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

South Point Community Church 55A Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-1858

Sunday Gatherings 10 a.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443

PENTECOSTAL

FGT Family Church

285 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-322-2316

Sunday Worships 9:15 & 11 a.m.

Leamington Christian Centre

98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.

English/Spanish 6:30 p.m.

on Saturday, April 9 from 2 - 5 p.m. at Hillier Hall, St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington.

“We hope that many of our past and present students and staff will drop in, reminisce and renew old friendships,” said Gil.

OBITUARY

Mary Elizabeth Martin

Mary Elizabeth (Lily) Martin (nee Darigan), born December 28, 1923 in Rathduff, Co Wexford, Ireland. Mary has gone home to be reunited with the love of her life, Maurice (Mike), and her two precious sons Larry and Harold. Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Sydenham Campus, Wallaceburg, Ontario, on March 30, 2011. Most recently of Chatham, Mary had lived in Leamington since she arrived from Portsmouth, England, in April of 1946 aboard The Leticia. One of the many war brides (World War II), Mary lived in Leamington with her loving husband Mike (deceased February 17, 1992) and her beloved children, Patricia (Albert) Chambers, Leamington; Lawrence (deceased February 5, 1970), Harold (deceased May 15, 1969), Maureen (David) Street, Chatham; Michael (Laurel) Martin, Carlisle, Ontario; Linda (Dr. Lewis) Domke, Brookfield, Wisconsin; Karen (John) Graham, Edmonton; Dennis (Barbara) Martin, Tecumseh; Eileen (Rudy) Capogna, Oakville.

Templo Christiano De Leamington

39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654

Sunday Worship Services 3 p.m.

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 p.m.

United Pentecostal Church

312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056

Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541

Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Sunday Masses:

9 a.m., 11 a.m., 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Spanish Mass 2:30 p.m. (February to November)

St. Joseph’s Church

310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass 5 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9 a.m. (Italian, English), 11 a.m. (Portuguese, English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 a.m. (Lebanese, English)

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel

88 Setterington Street

Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Leamington United Church

9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.

Mersea United Church 1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 a.m.

She is survived by 18 grandchildren, Jeffrey (Deborah) Chambers, Trisha Clarke, Michael (Melanie) Chambers, Kimberly (Terry) Abrams, Erin Isbell, Nicole Martin, Kelly Martin, Lewis (Ally) Domke, Michael Domke, Andrew Domke, Catherine Domke, Carly Lund, Beau (Shawna) Graham, Kyle Martin, Joel Martin, Hali Martin, Marty Capogna, Michael Capogna and 15 great-grandchildren.

She is lovingly remembered by her sister Margaret Clare, brother-in-law Wallace Weatherall of England, sister-in-law Eleanor Martin and brother-in-law Larry Martin both of Leamington, and sister-in-law Thirza Butler of LaSalle. Sadly missed by nephews and nieces in Ireland, England and Canada.

Predeceased by her precious parents Lawrence and Catherine Darigan, father-in-law Herbert and mother-in-law Harriet Martin, brothers Tom, James, Paddy and Markie Darigan and sister Kathleen Weatherall, sisters-in-law Ann, Josie, Tillie, brothers-inlaw Harold, Gilbert, Charles and Jim.

Mary enjoyed traveling, especially to Ireland as well as England, with her beloved Mike. In 2010 Mary joined 13 of her family members on a memorable trip where she reunited with relatives, friends and old neighbours in Ireland. In England she spent precious time with her beloved sisters. Mary was an example to all with her kind and gentle demeanor. She had resided at Chatham Retirement Resort for the past 7 years, where she would always assist other residents and make them feel welcome. Her favorite pastime was time spent with her children and grandchildren. She was always delighted to be the designated golf cart driver at all of the family golf tournaments. Mary’s life was that of Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, totally devoted to her family and her Roman Catholic faith. She will be missed and remembered always. A very special thank you to all the nursing staff, the maintenance staff and volunteers at Sydenham Campus, 2nd and 3rd Floors. Your care, support and visits were very much appreciated.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631), on Friday from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers were Friday at 4 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Mary’s life was held from St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 10 a.m. with Father Pat Fuerth officiating. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Feed the Children Canada.

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

“Ar dheis dé go raibh a hanam dílis a mháthair.”

(Rest in Peace dear Mother)

NOTICE

APPOINTMENTS TO LEAMINGTON HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

TAKE NOTICE that applications will be received for the NEW Leamington Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Leamington’s Municipal Office.

The Leamington Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee shall consist of a minimum of five (5) members to be appointed by Leamington Council with a term to expire November 30th, 2014. This Committee will advise and assist Council on all matters relating to Parts IV and V of the Ontario HeritageAct.

Further information on this Committee and the application form are available at the Municipal Office, or on our website www.leamington.ca. All submissions shall be addressed to the undersigned and will be accepted by mail, facsimile, hand delivery or email. Your mail addressed to 38 Erie Street North will be forwarded by Canada Post to the new municipal address commencing April 18, 2011.

Kim Siddall

Manager of Corporate Services

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington

Address Until April 15, 2011: 38 Erie Street North, Leamington ON N8H 2Z3

Address Commencing April 18, 2011: 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9

Phone: 519-326-5761

FAX: 519-326-2481

ksiddall@leamington.ca

OBITUARY

Joseph Szakacs

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving father, Joseph Szakacs, on Friday, April 1, 2011 at Hospice Village Residential House at the age of 91.

Beloved husband of the late Anna (Petrik) (November 6, 1987). Loving and devoted father of Rosemary Bee (Terry), JoAnn Setterington (Paul) (2008), Nancy Merucci (Tony), and Sandy Stenger (Scott Armstrong). Proud Papa of James (Mary), Charles (MariJo), Jeff (Tiara), Jennifer (Jason), Jason (Rachel), Miranda (Frank), Cassandra, Randal and Jake whom he loved to cook for. He always had a drawer filled with candy for his 12 great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by his sisters, Anne Armstrong, Julie Balog (Joe) and Kay Goldman. Predeceased by Mary Szakacs (1990) and Susie Balog (2007).

His constant generosity will be missed by all who knew him. The owner of his own farm on Highway 18 for over 40 years, he gave all his girls guaranteed summer employment. A special thanks to all at the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631), on Sunday from 2-5 p.m.

Funeral service to celebrate Joseph’s life was held from the funeral home on Monday, April 4, 2011. Rev. Robert Lemon officiated. Interment at Erie Memorial Gardens.

If you so desire, donations made by cheque to the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County, 6038 Empress, Windsor, Ontario, N8T 1B5, would be greatly appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

Cardinal Cardinal students shine at Science Fair

Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School was recognized at Windsor Regional Science, Technology and Engineering Fair held this past weekend at St. Clair College. Cardinal Carter received an Excellence in High School Participation Bursary.

Grade 10 Cardinal Carter students Grace Enns and Joseph Najem both won gold medals in the intermediate division. In addition, Grace won the St. Clair College Excellence in Technology Award, the Technology Award, and the St. Clair College Excellence in Innovation and Technology Award.

Both Grace and Joe were also chosen to advance to the Canada Wide Science Fair to be held in Toronto in May. For that honour, Grace received the W.E.C.D.S.B. prize to cover the expenses of her trip, and Joe won the University of Windsor, Faculty of Science Prize to cover his expenses.

In addition, grade 9 Cardinal Carter student Catherine Rumiel won a bronze award for her project, and grade 9 student Spencer Mastronardi received an honourable mention as well as the Al-Hijra School Environmental Science Award and the Windsor Horticultural Society Award.

OBITUARY

Audrey Borschke

Audrey Helen (Smith) Borschke, 83 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Sun Parlor Home.

Beloved wife of the late Ralph Anthony Borschke (1976). Loving mother of August and wife Susan, North Carolina; Rose Marie Roach and husband Edward, Leamington; Ralph and wife Laurie, Leamington. Cherished grandmother of Lucy and Sara Borschke. Dear sister of Pauline Melick and husband Jack, and sister-in-law Pauline Smith. Predeceased by sister Mary Crawford and late husband Fred, and brother John Smith. Survived by several nieces and nephews.

Audrey was a longtime member of the Catholic Women’s League, St. Michael’s Church.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631), on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. C.W.L. Prayer Service Wednesday at 4 p.m. Parish Prayers Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass to celebrate Audrey’s life held from St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Pat Fuerth officiating. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, donations made by cheque to the Parkinson Society would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

To have an obituary notice placed in the Leamington Southpoint Sun, please contact your funeral director.

Santos running for Liberal seat in Essex Riding

Essex County Mayor and Mayor of Kingville Nelson Santos is the Liberal candidate for the Essex Riding for the May 2 Federal Election.

Santos and his wife Stephanie and 2-year-old daughter Emelia welcomed supporters at the official opening of his campaign office in Essex.

“The message is clear, and the focus of our platform is without question putting families first,” says candidate Nelson Santos.

The incumbent candiate in Essex is Conservative Jeff Watson who was first elected in 2004. Watson is proud of his government’s history in the area which includes $13.5 billion in loans to help save Chrysler and GM, and millions in infrastructure funding for other local projects.

The NDP candidate for Essex is Taras Natyshak and the Green party candiate is Cora Carriveau.

FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received at the Leamington Municipal Building at 38 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z3 until 15 April 2011 and after 15 April 2011 at the Leamington Municipal Building at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington Ontario N8H 2Z9 until 3:00 p.m. local time on 27 April 2011.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Leamington Municipal Building at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington.

Description of Lands:

Roll No. 37 06 440 000 15900 0000; 996 Point Pelee Dr. Leamington; PIN 75104-0066(LT) Part Lot 51 Plan 1393 Mersea lying W of Pelee Dr, S/T beneficiaries interest in R1325939 if enforceable; Leamington. File 09-08

Minimum Tender Amount: $35,534.99

Roll No. 37 06 540 000 16900 0000; 5 Julien Ave. Leamington; PIN 75102-0390(LT) Lot 27 Plan 1218 Mersea; Leamington. File 09-09

Minimum Tender Amount: $10,938.30

Roll No. 37 06 590 000 07700 0000; 522 Mersea Rd. 3 Leamington; PIN 75135-0409(LT) Part Lot 5 Concession 2 Mersea as in R1133202; Leamington. File 09-11

Minimum Tender Amount: $110,286.22

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

Note: HST may be payable by successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca, or if no internet available contact:

Ms. Cheryl Horrobin

Director of Finance & Business Services

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington

Until 15 April 2011: 38 Erie Street North Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z3

(519) 326-5761 Ext. 279

After 15 April 2011: 111 Erie Street North Leamington Ontario N8H 2Z9 (519) 326-5761 Ext 1201 www.leamington.ca

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Proposed Budget documents will be made available for inspection at the Corporate Services and Finance Offices, 38 Erie Street North, Leamington, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

To register as a delegation or to submit written comments regarding the 2011 proposed budget please contact Kim Siddall, Manager of Corporate Services at (519) 326-5761 no later than Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

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Caldwell First Nation reach $105 million settlement agreement

The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians and Chief Louise Hillier of the Caldwell First Nation announced the final settlement on March 25 of a 200-year-old land claim in southwestern Ontario. The negotiated settlement provides the First Nation with $105 million to resolve the claim.

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“Through negotiation, we have arrived at a settlement that not only delivers on past commitments but also opens up new opportunities for the future that will benefit the First Nation and local communities,” said Minister Duncan. “This settlement shows that claim talks can be successful when both sides are determined to work through these challenging issues to find win-win solutions.”

“On behalf of all Caldwell people, those who walked before us and those who are with us today, I extend our thanks to Minister Duncan for finalizing this settlement,” said Chief Hillier. “We look forward to the re-emergence of our cultural identity, to solidifying all that our elders tried to maintain and to creating the homeland that has been a dream for over 220 years.”

“I want to congratulate all those involved in this process for their hard work, commitment and determination to reach this historic land claim settlement,” said Dave Van Kesteren, Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent-Essex. “This settlement brings closure to a longstanding grievance while also generating economic benefits for the First Nation and neighbouring communities.”

The Caldwell First Nation’s claim related to reserve land and other benefits promised in a 1790 Treaty as well as to land at Point Pelee that was promised during the War of 1812.

The process for resolving this claim involved a number of steps. In January 2010, the Government of Canada and the Caldwell First Nation announced that their negotiators had concluded talks on a settlement proposal. First Nation members approved the proposed settlement in a vote on August 21, 2010. As the final step in the process, Canada approved the settlement on March 2, 2011.

Claim settlements right past wrongs while protecting the interests of private landowners. Land is not taken away

from anyone to settle any claims, nor is anyone asked to sell their land unwillingly.

Negotiated agreements honour legal obligations owed to First Nations, resolving longstanding disputes about land in a way that is fair to everyone. Settlements also open up investment and business opportunities that can bring economic benefits and build new partnerships for First Nations and neighbouring communities.

AT A GLANCE: The claim The Caldwell First Nation’s claim dates back to events that took place over 200 years ago. The claim dealt with reserve land and other benefits promised in a 1790 Treaty as well as to land at Point Pelee that was promised during the War of 1812. The basis of the claim was that the First Nation did not receive the land and other benefits that it should have received over 200 years ago.

LOOKING AHEAD: The settlement of this claim resolves a historic grievance dating back to 1790 and 1812. It provides the Caldwell First Nation with the means to start building a land base for its people after having been without one for so long. The settlement will enable the First Nation to invest directly in the local economy through the purchase of land and new opportunities for economic development that will bring long-term benefits to First Nation members. These investments, in turn, can generate spin-off economic benefits for neighbouring communities and the potential for new business partnerships.

HISTORY OF THE NEGOTIATIONS: Negotiations to resolve this claim began in 1996. Canada and the First Nation reached an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) in 1998. However, the parties were unable to move forward on this AIP due to a failed ratification vote that took place in 2003. Canada and the First Nation announced that their negotiators had concluded talks on the key elements of a revised Settlement Agreement in January 2010.

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ROADSHOW This Week in Leamington

We are pleased to give you an opportunity to showcase your wonderful items, at no cost! We continuously travel across canada purchasing a wide variety of antiques, collectibles and precious metals

PAYING ON THE SPOT FOR ALL GOLD AND SILVER COINS

Any generous donation given during the promotion period† to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar by the Great Canadian Roadshow up to a maximum of $50,000 received in donations. The Great Canadian Roadshow reserves the right to further match any or all donations exceeding the aforementioned amount of $50,000.

†March 1, 2011 to February 28, 2012

By: Michael Ross Great Canadian Roadshow

After many successful weeks in Ontario, the roadshow is heading to Leamington! So you better search through your attics and basements, go through your lock boxes and jewelry, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your antiques, collectibles, gold, and silver.

During our show in Cambridge, a woman came in with a jewelry box that she had just inherited from her late aunt. “I don’t wear jewelry,” explained Cheryl Barnes, “so it was an easy decision to come down to the Roadshow to sell it”. She was very excited when she was able to walk away with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewelry she was never going to wear anyways.

Expert Cliff Edwards explains, “We have noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high it’s currently trading at. He added, “The Roadshow is great because it puts money in people’s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewelry boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot! ”.

At another Roadshow event, a woman walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that were given to her as a young child by her grandfather. She nally decided to come in to the Roadshow and see what he had given her. She was ecstatic to learn she had coins dating back to the late 1800’s, some of which were extremely rare. Roadshow consultant Raymond Flack explains “We had uncovered an 1871 Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at over $2,000!! She also had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but she was able to sell them for their silver content”. All in all, Roadshow customer Linda Donaldson was able to cash in with $4,500! “I’m so happy, “Linda explains, “I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I can nally afford to renovate my kitchen.”

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Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches, porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow. Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by Roadshow collectors, as well as a variety of Dinky Toys and Matchbox Cars. Lionel Trains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a price, especially if they are in their original box or in mint condition. If a collector is looking for one of your collectables, we can always make an offer to buy it.

A man brought in a 1950’s Marx Tin Toy Robot, in fairly good condition, still in its original box. We were able to locate a collector for that speci c toy within minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys.

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