Southpoint Sun February 2, 2011 by Southpoint Sun

Murder suspect charged in the death of Bridie Fanning

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch, under the direction of Acting Detective Inspector Kari Dart and the Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit, continue to investigate the death of Bridie Fanning, who was murdered on January 25, 2011.

What do you do when you have no ID and no

money 4,000 miles from home?

By Sheila McBrayne

What do you do when you lose all your identification and all your money 4,000 miles from home? It doesn’t seem that traumatic, until the question becomes a reality.

And that’s what happened to Leamington’s Reverend Paul Rodey of Leamington United Church and his wife Gini. The couple had no idea when they boarded their WestJet plane to Victoria, British Columbia, for a three-day United Church conference that their identity would be taken and they would be left stranded within their own country.

On January 25 at 9:30 p.m., Kingsville OPP attended a residence located on County Road 34 in response to a death investigation. The victim, Bridie Fanning, age 47, of Kingsville, was found deceased. A postmortem examination of the victim was conducted at London Health Sciences University Campus Hospital on January 26 by a forensic pathologist. The investigation determined that Bridie Fanning died of injuries caused by a gunshot.

The OPP arrested and charged Abraham FroesseFriessen, age 51, of Kingsville, with first-degree murder.

Any persons with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police Criminal Investigation Branch at 1-888-3101122 or their nearest police authority. To remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You may be eligible to receive a reward of up to $2,000.

“We probably would have been better off if we’d been in a foreign country… We could have gone to a Canadian Embassy, but we were shocked by the lack of compassion or any help from agencies in our own country,” said a very shaken Rev. Rodey. The Rodeys arrived in Victoria for the Epiphany Explorations 2011 conference on Thursday, January 20. They checked into the Best Western Carleton Plaza and Rev. Rodey enjoyed the conference, which featured quality speakers at the First Metropolitan United Church.

The Rodeys were scheduled to fly out on Monday, January 24 at 1:40 p.m. On the Sunday prior, the Rodeys’ nephew and his family drove down two hours for an afternoon visit. After the long car ride, they decided to take the two young boys to a nearby park for some exercise. The Rodeys didn’t think twice when a nice young man in his mid 20s came up and started a friendly conversation with the group.

Little did they know that this nice young man was actually a decoy for his partner who was breaking into their vehicle and stealing their purse and backpack.

“We didn’t notice anything until we got back into the car and my wife started looking for her purse. Then I realized my backpack was gone… We had no money. We don’t carry cash, we just use debit and all our cards were gone. Our passports were in my backpack… We had nothing,” said Rev. Rodey. The last 20 hours of their trip became a nightmare of going in circles.

“We went back to the hotel and cancelled all our cards. The front desk guy was very helpful looking up numbers for us and letting us call. He called the police and they took our information and made a report… It wasn’t until later we realized – wait a minute – we just cancelled all our credit cards, how are we going to pay for anything?” said Rodey.

What’s worse than having no money or credit is having no identifica-

called to find out about getting a temporary or replacement passport. We were told, “Sorry, there’s nothing I can do to help you that fast and certainly not without any identification.”

The next call was to see if they could get temporary or replacement birth certificates. The fastest this could happen was three days – “and how will you be paying for that.” So the Rodeys thought maybe the transportation office could help, but no, they do not have access to the photo on your driver’s licence and no, they couldn’t help either.

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Tax break for kids’ activities

The snowball effect

Make your kids money smart

By Keith Damsell

Whether your children are enrolled in hockey, dance classes or art lessons, as of January 1, you’ll get a new tax break.

The Ontario government has passed a new Children’s Activity Tax Credit providing up to $50 back for each child under 16. You can get up to $100 back if your child has a disability and is under 18.

The credit covers sports like hockey and soccer, but other activities like first aid, cadets, choir, pottery and chess are also eligible. A longer, but not definitive, list is available at Ontario.ca/kidscredit.

The credit is refundable, which is great news, so families of all income levels can benefit. If you pay income tax, you’ll receive a deduction on the amount you owe. If you don’t pay income tax, you’ll get a refund. If an activity meets the criteria for the federal fitness tax credit, it automatically qualifies for the provincial credit.

Better yet, this credit is retroactive, meaning activities your kids joined in 2010 are eligible when you file your taxes this upcoming spring. Just remember to keep your receipts.

For more information, call 1-866-668-8297 or visit Ontario.ca/kidscredit.

(NC)—Kick a small ball of snow into motion from the top of a hill and by the time it gets to the bottom, it will be noticeably larger. That’s the snowball effect – and you may be able to get the same growth effect in your investments.

but it's important for children to know the role wealth will play in their future.

Living with an allowance

By making even a small investment and leaving it to grow - the income it generates is reinvested – or compounded – and over the longer term, your small investment will grow exponentially according to financial planning expert Myron Knodel.

Starting a child as young as six on an allowance gives them a hands-on opportunity to manage money. Encourage your child to divide the allowance into three areas: savings, spending and charitable donations. This gives them a structured approach to budgeting money.

“The key is to get your financial

The Power of Plastic

snowball rolling as soon as possible. The sooner you invest, the longer your money will have to grow. And that usually means more wealth at the end of the road,” Knodel said.

Here is a simple example of the power of compounding:

Help your child learn the connection between plastic cards and real money. Start by establishing a

chequing account and debit card for him or her.

Review the monthly statements and expenditures together. This will help them track where the money goes and become aware of the costs associated with convenience.

Budgeting for interest rate hikes

By Keith Damsell

Borrowers need to beware in 2011

Build self-sufficiency

Having a job by about

age 16 is a major step towards self-sufficiency and beginning to build an independent life. Let your teenager learn about the realities of working outside the home and your family's influence. Let them experience a minimum wage paycheque and the regular deductions.

Interest rates, near historic lows for much of the past two years, are widely expected to increase through the latter half of 2011. The cost of carrying debt, including mortgages, lines of credit and credit cards, will be affected.

“Low interest rates have enticed many Canadians to spend more on credit,” says Stephen Reichenfeld, a wealth counsellor. “But an improving economy means lending rates will likely rise. It’s important to take steps today and prepare for potential higher borrowing costs in the years to come.”

Four steps that can help prepare you to come out ahead:

519-712-9406 derek.bilokraly@sunlife.com www.sunlife.ca/derek.bilokraly

(NC)—For many families, money is a delicate subject. The adults make it, the kids ask for it, end of story.

Yet understanding cash and credit is important if children are to build a sense of financial responsibility.

“Educating your children about money is a great way to give them a head

Ronald Bilokraly CFP RHU 519-326-9652 ron.bilokraly@sunlife.com www.sunlife.ca/ron.bilokraly

start in life,” says Stephen Reichenfeld, a wealth counselor at Fiduciary Trust Company of Canada, a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. “Preparing them for the time when they will assume the financial and emotional responsibilities of wealth is one of the greatest gifts you can give.”

RRSP checklist

By Kaleigh Sainthill

(NC)-Planning for retirement can be overwhelming so it's important to know the fundamentals:

• You invest $10,000 at 10%, and in a year you have earned $1,000 in interest.

The buck starts and stops with you

When it comes to money, you are the primary source of information and money management habits for your children. Talk to them about money and keep those lines of communication open. While they are young, money may feel like only an immediate concern

• You add that to the original investment for a new total of $11,000, and the following year that new total earns $1,100 in interest at the same rate.

• Assuming there was no immediate tax on the interest, you now have a total of $12,100 invested at 10%.

Knodel says a professional advisor can help you devise a plan to take advantage of the power of compounding.

• Reduce personal debt. Do what you can today to decrease your debt load before borrowing costs increase. Review the option to lock in borrowing costs now and consolidate debt at a lower interest rate. If you’re only making minimum payments on your credit cards, start paying more.

• Rethink your mortgage. If you have an adjustable rate mortgage, and you plan to be in your home for at least five years, consider refinancing options such as converting to a fixed rate mortgage at current rates.

you don’t pay tax on interest or other income you earn within the account. That means you can maximize your savings and keep more for yourself.

Start early. Even a few dollars can make a difference to your overall savings plan. Start by contributing what you can afford to begin growing your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

I can advise you on a wide range of solutions, including mutual funds, managed portfolios, savings accounts and GICs for investment in your TFSA.

Find a financial advisor. An experienced advisor can remove worry and confusion and guide you to the best financial option. More information on finding an advisor is available online at www.franklintempleton.ca.

Top up contributions. “Maximizing annual contributions to your RRSP is the best way Canadians can generate tax-free savings to meet their retirement needs,” says Don Reed, president and CEO of Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.

Automate deposits. Set up a savings plan where you make automatic, regular investments into your RRSP. The price of investments like a mutual fund can fluctuate with the markets, so regular contributions can help lower the average cost. Diversify and allocate. Your advisor can help you diversify your RRSP contributions according to your goals and risk tolerance. Take your time and choose what's best for you.

• Equity funds. Stocks tend to benefit more than fixed income products like bonds in a rising interest rate environment. Past market cycles indicate sectors like industrials and technology benefit when interest rates rise.

• Don’t hesitate on a major purchase. Consider accelerating your plans to purchase now before interest rates rise. If you’re in the market for a new car, there may be zero percent financing and other incentives available. These offers often disappear as rates rise. Remember, meet with a financial advisor to ensure these steps work for your situation.

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Save for the future without breaking the bank now

Make your kids money smart

By Keith Damsell

(NC)—It’s hard to find a balance between keeping money in your wallet now, leading the lifestyle you enjoy, and also saving for the future. There are many considerations when determining the savings plan that’s right for you: one option is a Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). The deadline for making RSP contributions for the 2010 tax year is March 1, 2011.

Other options include: paying down your debt or mortgage, contributing to a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), or a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).

“For many Canadians, RSPs are an excellent way to save for a financially-secure future,” says Patricia Lovett-Reid. “However, ensure that you carefully weigh all the alternatives and find the right mix of investment tools that will help you achieve your short, medium and long-term goals.”

Here are some tips to help you get started – or help with your current investments: Make sure you have a plan. Know what your goals are and determine what financial steps are needed to get there. An experienced financial advisor could help you build a custom plan suited for your personal situation as well as help you manage it.

Contribute regularly. Monthly contributions can help you reach your total annual contribution goal. Investigate taking advantage of payroll deductions for RSP if offered by your employer.

If short of funds, consider a loan for your RSP contributions. The tax deferred compound growth on your investments could potentially outweigh the interest costs.

Evaluate your investment portfolio regularly. Analyze yourasset allocation and assess if it’s appropriate for your required return, time horizon and risk tolerance, as well as if you’re on track to meet your goals.

Be mindful of the limits. Review your Notice of Assessment statementprovided bytheCanada Revenue Agency to check the maximum you can contribute to your RSP. You will pay a penalty if you over-contribute.

(NC)—For many families, money is a delicate subject. The adults make it, the kids ask for it, end of story.

Yet understanding cash and credit is important if children are to build a sense of financial responsibility.

“Educating your children about money is a great way to give them a head

RRSP checklist

By Kaleigh Sainthill

(NC)-Planning for retirement can be overwhelming so it's important to know the fundamentals:

By Patrick Henry

(NC)—Post-secondary education costs are rising. Statistics Canada estimated that 90 per cent of students faced an increase in tuition last year, to an average of just less than $5,200. Over three or four years, the costs can add up for both parents and students.

chequing account and debit card for him or her.

but it's important for children to know the role wealth will play in their future.

Living with an allowance

Start early. Even a few dollars can make a difference to your overall savings plan. Start by contributing what you can afford to begin growing your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

But students do receive a number of tax credits and benefits and some of these can be passed to their parents.

“No matter who pays the tuition, the university or college issues a T2202A to the student that indicates the tax credits they can claim,” says Cleo Hamel, senior tax analyst. “Students must use their credits first and then they can choose to transfer up to $5,000 to a parent, grandparent or spouse.”

Review the monthly statements and expenditures together. This will help them track where the money goes and become aware of the costs associated with convenience.

If students cannot use all their tuition and education credits, they can carry forward the amount for future years. This can result in a sizable tax refund once they begin their careers.

“The decision to transfer credits is entirely up to the student,” explains Hamel. “If parents do not have a signed T2202A, they cannot make the claim.”

Build self-sufficiency

Having a job by about

Even if they earn little to no income, students should file their own return to take advantage of tax credits and benefits. And once they turn 19, they may be eligible to receive the quarterly GST/HST payment.

The Power of Plastic

Help your child learn the connection between plastic cards and real money. Start by establishing a

Happy 1st birthday

Southpoint Sun

It’s hard to believe, but Leamington’s Southpoint Sun is beginning its second year of publication. Our first issue was published on February 3, 2010 and we’ve never looked back. The first year went by so fast we can barely believe that it has really been a year.

First, we want to say ‘thank you’. Thank you to our readers, our advertisers, our distributors and to our staff. We could not have taken our idea of creating an independently owned and operated local community paper and made it the reality that the Southpoint Sun has become without your help.

To our readers: we thank you for choosing us as your local community newspaper. It has been an absolute pleasure reporting the news and sports from this community. Whether it was a school picture, a sporting event, or a major municipal announcement, we were there. We thank you for sending us news stories, news tips and just giving us ideas. Small towns have the best and most personal form of journalism there is. Community papers are just that – COMMUNITY. They are community focused, community driven and community supported. We thank you for putting the COMMUNITY into this community newspaper. We’ve heard it said many times in our travels, and we agree, that this is a great community!

Polar Bear Dip raises $84,000!

We want to thank our advertisers. It is because of the support of our advertisers that we can deliver the Southpoint Sun FREE to 10,800 households in Leamington and the surrounding areas. It is because of our advertisers that we can fill our pages with the news and photos that you want to read and see. Thank you to our advertisers – we quite literally could not do this without you.

Thank you to our staff. Our staff gives 110% every single day to do the best job possible. It’s not uncommon to see our staff working very diligently after 5 p.m. and before 8:30 a.m. No one watches the clock and counts down to quitting time. They care about their community. They care about this newspaper and they want to give our readers and advertisers the best product possible. We are truly blessed with a great staff!

Many companies produce weekly newspapers. Some are large and corporate, motivated only by profit, and thus lose focus on what really matters – reporting good, quality news. We are proud to be independently owned and remain focused on the community first.

Many Thanks, Jim Heyens & Sheila McBrayne

It’s amazing what can happen when a group of people works together toward the same goal. Last weekend approximately 175 people jumped into Lake Erie to raise money for Childcan and Youth & Family Resource Network.

In fact, the group raised $60,000 in less than an hour of frigid frolicking into the lake.

Of course dozens of volunteers helped organize and make sure the day went smoothly. From the event organizers to the emergency standby volunteers, the various Kingsville restaurants that supplied lunch, C.A. Bailey for the bus ride, and of course, the divers who stood in the water and made sure everyone was all right. When asked why people did the polar dip, many were quick to answer “for the kids” or “because it’s such a great cause”. Well, that’s also a great reason to donate. And so many people did donate - $60,000 divided by the 24 teams involved is an average of $2,500 per team or about $350 per person.

Last year the dip raised about $40,000 and the dinner and dance added another $22,000. This year both events saw their totals rise. The dinner and dance this year fund-raised approximately $24,000! This is all thanks to the entertainment – The Sellouts and dinner, which was served by Just Jeff’s Gourmet Express. That’s a grand total of $84,000 raised this year! Congratulations to absolutely everyone involved in organizing, volunteering, donating and dipping.

This was my second year dipping and I plan to do it again. My team, the Leamington Women’s Hockey League Dippy Chicks, raised a total of $7,500. Congratulations to Highline Mushrooms who defended their top fundraiser title and brought in $10,000!

After 11 years of Polar Bear Dips, almost $600,000 has been fundraised for Childcan and Youth & Family Resource Network. To the organizing committee – Cammie Ridley, Teresa Schaefer and Kyle Scratch; support staff from organizations – JoAnn Scratch and Renee Simmons; and dip coordinator Kim Cavers – Thank you!

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Why do you jump in the lake in January (do the

Polar Dip)?

Courtney Challans, C.A.W. Local 240

“To raise money for a good cause and it’s fun.”

Location: Cedar Beach, Kingsville

Maureen Ford, Highline Mushrooms

“It’s all about the children.”

Jordan Lucchino, Team Jenna

“For my sister, she’s a cancer surviver, and I’m just crazy.”

What do you do when you have no ID and no money 4,000 miles from home?

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scheduled flight, Rev. Paul called the WestJet help desk again to ask what the procedure was; how could he and his wife get on that plane without identification? An official at WestJet explained to the Rodeys that each WestJet employee has the power to decide whether or not you can board any given plane. “Her best advice to me was to go to the airport and try your luck… sell your story to that person,” said Rev. Paul.

So the Rodeys checked out of the hotel where they had made arrangements to pay their bill as soon as they returned home and got everything back in order. The young man at the front desk who had been such a huge help to them throughout their ordeal reached in his pocket and handed them $100 cash and said, “You need it more than me.” And the valet who brought down their luggage also slipped the Rodeys a voucher for free breakfast. “It seems like the people who had the real power to help in public servant position, did nothing. And those in the lower paying private sector jobs were the ones who stepped up to help in whatever way they could,” said Rev. Rodey.

So the Rodeys stopped by the police station and picked up a copy of their police report and headed to the airport. As they were trying to explain their situation to the WestJet employee they heard their names being called over the PA system telling them to report to the nearest concierge. Apparently there was a phone call for Rev. Paul Rodey and he was to return the call to a Valerie at the James Bay Liquor Store.

If you’re confused, it’s okay, so were they! Rev. Paul called the return number with no idea what was going to happen next. Apparently, a customer brought a backpack and purse into her store saying they found them just outside. Valerie looked inside the backpack to find the Rodeys passports and all their identification (and wallets!), as well as their flight itinerary. According to the itinerary, she knew they’d be trying to get on a plane at this time and so she sent their bags in a cab to the airport! Ironically, the cab driver asked to see ID before he handed over the items… A stranger who was familiar with the Rodeys ordeal paid the $64 cab fare.

The Rodeys went outside to meet the cab and get their stuff when WestJet was announcing them for their last call for boarding. “I just broke down. I had a spiritual breakdown and cried. I just cried when I realized it all came together,” said Rev. Rodey.

The Rodeys arrived back home late Monday night as scheduled, but were both physically and emotionally exhausted. “Now that I’ve had a day to realize exactly what happened I can’t help but wonder, what would an elderly couple have done? I didn’t think we were that inept of travelers, but what were we suppose to do? What is the proper protocol in that situation?” asked Rodey.

The Rodeys did lose an e-reader, an iPod touch and a cell phone, all totaled about $1,000, which is the same as their insurance deductable. “So, we’re out about a $1,000, but this cost me emotionally. My wife and I are emotionally drained,” said Rev. Rodey.

“It was the random acts of kindness by everyday people throughout the ordeal that renews your faith in mankind. They made a bad situation a little better in their own small ways,” he added. So what do you do as a Canadian in a province other than Ontario? Whenever travelling, whether it be to a foreign country or within your own country, it’s always a good idea to photocopy or take pictures of your photo identification and passport. All your credit card numbers and contact numbers should be recorded, copied and left with someone you trust.

Rev. Rodey intends to follow up on this and contact the office of Member of Parliament Dave Van Kesteren to find out what a Canadian citizen in a Canadian province can do if they find themselves in this type of situation. The Southpoint Sun contacted Van Kesteren’s office in Leamington. Watch next week’s paper for a follow-up.

Trish Martyn, The Athletic Club

“For the causes, and I must be crazy!”

“Nature’s Little Secret” – B.V.I.’s license plate

I am sitting at our breakfast table gazing out over the harbour on our last morning in the sunny south. The week has blown by steadily, yet the memories are captured and will rise and recede like the full moon tide.

When leaving a place like this, you can’t help hoping to return. Then the realization of all the paradises yet to discover in the world broadens your vision.

Yesterday, we sadly disembarked the Amethyst, leaving behind only a few food items that were not consumed. Sailors just heading out as we arrived in, asked us for our recommendations. Here is my list.

Favourite Things

• Waking up with the light

• Wonderful coffee on the deck in the morning

• Sound of the wind in the sails

• The feel of the boat when you are really moving (just over 6 knots)

• Meeting Foxy, the grandfather of the British Virgin Islands, on Jost Van Dyck

• Eating the local food specialties like roti, hot sauce and kingfish

• Going to bed early

• The underwater life that you forget is down there if you don’t go visit it

• Dancing to the Caribbean music

• Mojitos, painkillers and carib beer

• Going barefoot for the entire time

• Living in a bathing suit

Least Favourite Things

• Lack of headspace in my stateroom

• The sound of the engine (necessity every day to regenerate power)

• Running out of books to read

• Eating too much of the one hot sauce and losing the feeling in my mouth

• Witnessing some people taking from the ocean

• The roosters that ‘cock-a-doodle-doo’ all hours of the night. (Actually they made me laugh too!)

• Leaving See you soon!

For two years now, Windsor and Essex County, through its Connecting Windsor-Essex activities, has competed with other communities worldwide to be recognized as one of the top “Intelligent Communities”. The award is given to communities “with a documented strategy for creating a local prosperity and inclusion using broadband and information technology to attract leading-edge businesses, stimulate job creation, build skills, generate economic growth and improve the delivery of government services”.

In both 2010 and 2011 Windsor-Essex has been recognized as part of the Smart 21 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). On Wednesday, January 19, 2011, the Windsor-Essex Region was named one of the top seven of 2011 and is in the running for the No. 1 spot. The ICF may visit the area in June and the Sun Parlor Home would be proud to show them what they are doing.

The 198 megawatt Wolfe Island Wind Facility near Kingston, Ontario, includes 86 wind turbines which generate emissions-free energy, provide income for the municipality, local landowners, and create jobs in maintenance and operations.

“The workers have a lot of personal pride and ownership in this facility. They work hard to make sure this is one of the best-run wind developments in the country. The majority of our crew lives right here on the Island, too. This is their home.”

— Mike Jablonicky, site supervisor of Wolfe Island Wind Facility, manages a crew of 8 maintenance and operations staff, most of whom live in the local area. He has plans to grow his team by another three full-time members by the end of next year.

This year’s competition emphasized health care components. The Sun Parlor Home’s pursuit of an electronic health record became part of the overall submission. Along with the Quality Improvement and Resident Assessment Instrument projects, the need for enhanced electronic documentation has been part of the Home’s strategic objectives for a few years now. These three projects are closely aligned and required electronic assessments and submissions of data and new clinical software. Pointclickcare (PCC) was selected as the software vendor of choice. Whereas, PCC is well known to many long term care homes throughout North America, the Sun Parlor has extended it’s pursuit of electronic record keeping beyond the norm for the long term care system. Generally, it is more difficult for long term care homes, with slim overhead budgets, to find the money to make these technology investments. Currently, Point of Care documentation, utilizing wireless and touch screen devices, often at the resident bedside, is being performed by personal support workers and registered staff. Point of Care enables care providers to access resident information from anywhere in the Home. Staff entering information in “real time” rather than recalling the facts from paper documentation improves speed and accuracy. An additional software system interfaces the Home’s provider of laboratory testing to the physician’s component of the Home’s electronic record. This makes the lab results available as soon as they have been processed by the lab. Pharmacy orders are processed in a similar on-line manner. Although, quite unique in the long term care system, this is another benefit that helps the Sun Parlor Home provide better care to their residents.

Jenn Normandeau is pictured with one of the handheld devices used for “point of care” documentation.

The next major project for the Home will be the e-MAR (electronic medication administration record), which will allow for an enhanced drug administration system. Further use of wireless devices mounted on med carts will be involved.

This type of project requires a variety of hardware and software (example: wireless networking software, “Thin Clients”, tablets and laptops, etc.). The Home is fortunate to have the support of Essex County’s Information Technology Department. Their PCC software is internet based so that the better and faster internet access that was provided by the County in hooking them up to the high speed broadband network was extremely helpful. Overall, the Sun Parlor Home is pleased that their pursuit of better resident care through the use of electronic record keeping has contributed in a small way to this prestigious award.

Sun Parlor Home resident Susan Martineau and PSW Sylvie Gilbert.

Sun Parlor Home resident Luann Forrest and staff member Elvie Vreman.

ERCA honours Conservation Award winners

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) named the winners of the 2010 Conservation Awards at its Annual General Meeting on January 20. The awards, presented since 1992, recognize individuals and organizations that have made tangible contributions to the environment in the categories of education, volunteerism, youth, and environmental achievement.

“It’s a pleasure to honour those who have given so much of their time and talent to create a more sustainable region,” said Richard Wyma, ERCA General Manager.

Ashley Colasanti and Leigh Ann Mastronardi are the recipients of the Volunteer Award for their leadership as Co-Chairs of the Tornado Relief Fundraising Committee. After the devastating tornado blew through Leamington on June 6, 2010, Ashley and Leigh Ann pooled their resources to aid the hard hit community. Together they mobilized their friends, family, neighbours and community to raise funds for the Salvation Army and the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. As a result of their dedication, the event was an overwhelming success, raising a total of $57,200.

The CALEWT, Citizens Against Lake Erie Wind Turbines, Steering Committee, was the recipient of the 2010 Volunteer Award for an organization. The group was formed in 2006 from a local common concern for a proposal for up to 119 wind turbines in the Pigeon Bay area of Lake Erie. This volunteer committee started a campaign based on educated and civilized presentations of information in organized public forums. The Steering Committee has professionally and methodically researched their case prior to presenting it to all levels of government, the media, and at public seminars.

The Leamington District Weavers Guild was the winner of the John R. Park Homestead Award for excellence in the preservation and interpretation of human and natural history in the Essex region. Since the Weavers Guild was founded in 1952, members have focused on cultivating their craft to teach others the art of textile weaving. For more than a decade the Guild has partnered with the Homestead at the annual Blueberry Social to host a ‘sheep to shawl’ weaving program.

The Individual Environmental Achievement Award was presented to Francis Balsam. In the late 1980s, Francis made a decision to reforest his agricultural land by planting trees, constructing a pond for wetland wildlife, and set up an irrigation system to increase the vitally of his native trees. This year he will work with ERCA one more time to plant the remaining 8.25 acres of farmland with 5,600 trees.

The Buchanan Farm of Comber was the recipient of the Conservation Farm Award. Through the years the Buchanans have preserved the mixed hardwood woodlots on their property and continue to plant more trees to increase wildlife habitat. David Buchanan has established many conservation practices that enrich and conserve the quality of his soil and help to improve water quality. The Buchanan’s are true stewards for a greener, cleaner environment for future generations.

This year the Conservation Award for municipalities has been renamed the Robert Pulleyblank Municipal Achievement Award, in memory of Robert Pulleyblank, ERCA’s first Chair of the Board, who passed away earlier this year. This newly named award was given to the County of Essex. The County of Essex has continually pursued environmental objectives throughout its business areas, including its transportation infrastructure and land use planning functions. In 2007 the County replaced the North Branch Bridge over Cedar Creek with an environmentally pro-active solution with a geothermal energy prototype to reduce the amount of salt needed to melt ice, lessening salt runoff into Cedar Creek. In 2010, in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation and ERCA, the County undertook improvements to County Road 22 to compensate for drainage alterations along the road and incorporated fish habitat enhancements into their infrastructure project. Currently, the County is working with partners on an Active Transportation Plan to improve connections between regional and local systems to promote active transportation.

Jamieson Laboratories was the recipient of the Environmental Achievement Award for an organization. In 2010, Jamieson announced a ten-year naturalization project in partnership with ERCA. This commitment involved restoring and naturalizing 121 acres of Carolinian woodland with more than 72,000 seedlings. This area, which is located on the shores of Lake Erie near Kingsville, is part

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The ERCA 2010 Conservation Awards for groups and individuals were announced at the Annual General Meeting on Jan. 20. Accepting the awards were, front row left to right: Cynthia Balsam, Ashley Colasanti, Leigh-Ann Mastronardi, Jane Mustac, John Falls. Back row: Susan Poth, Dr. Mennill, Steve Brunet, Gord Meuser, Al Cook.

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This WeekLast Week ArtistSong Title 14Katy PerryFirework

21Pink Raise Your Glass

32Plain White T’sRhythm of Love

43One RepublicSecrets

57Train Marry Me

65UsherDJ Got Us Falling In Love 76Bruno MarsJust The Way You Are 810Sick PuppiesMaybe 98RihannaOnly Girl In The World 1011ScriptFor The First Time 119Taio CruzDynamite

1214 Bruno Mars Grenade 1313Nelly Just A Dream 1412Neon TreesAnimal 1519Pink Perfect 1617KeshaWe R Who We R 1715Maroon 5Give A Little More 1821Avril LavigneWhat The Hell 1922Taylor SwiftBack To December 2018Enrique IglesiasI Like It

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SONGS THAT HIT #1

Everything from ABBA to ZZ Top

Sheriff 'When I'm With You' (22yrs ago); Beatles 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' (47yrs); Toto "Africa" (28yrs); Sheriff 'When I'm With You' (22yrs); George Michael/Elton John 'Don't let the Sun...' (19yrs); Elton John "C rocodile Rock" (38yrs); Bee Gees 'Stayin Alive' (33yrs); Forgeigner 'I Want to Know What Love is' (26yrs); Blondie 'The Tide is High' (30yrs); Janet Jackson 'Together Again' (23yrs)

MUSICAL BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

Harry Wayne "KC" Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band, is 60 John Lydon, (Johnny Rotten,) lead singer, Sex Pistols is 55 Justin Timberlake, singer/actor (once of *NSYNC) is 30 Ray Sawyer lead singer, Dr Hook is 74 Lisa Marie Presley, singer (Elvis's Daughter, once married to Michael Jackson) is 43 Graham Nash of the Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young is 69 Howard Bellamy of the Bellamy Brothers, is 65 Shakira, singer, is 34 Sean Kingston, reggae star, is 21 Alice Cooper, singer, is 63 Clint Black, country singer, is 49 Natalie Imbruglia, singer, is 36

MUSICAL EVENTS

62 yrs ago - RCA Records issued the first ever 45rpm single, making jukeboxes possible.

54 yrs ago - Bill Haley became the first American rocker to tour the UK. 5000 fans greeted him at the airport.

52 yrs ago - Buddy Holly, Richard Valens and The Big Bopper all played their last gig together before perishing later that night in the place crash that inspired Don McLean's 'American Pie'

48 yrs ago - 17yr old Neil Young played his first professional date at a Winnipeg country club.

43 yrs ago - the Beatles recorded ‘Across the Universe.’ John and Paul invited two fans into the studio to sing on the song. This same week, 3 yrs ago, it became the first song beamed directly into outer space.

32 yrs ago - Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious died of an overdose in New York City.

28 yrs ago - Karen Carpenter died aged 32 of a cardiac arrest after battling anorexia.

23 yrs ago - The Cars broke up after 12 years together.

15 yrs ago - former Milli-Vanilli member Rob Pilatus was hospitalised after a man hit him with a baseball bat as he tried to steal his car.

7 yrs ago - CBS apologised after the famous "wardrove malfunction" at the end of the Janet Jackson/ Justin Timberlake performance.

ERCA awards

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Steven Brunet is recognized as ERCA’s first recipient of the new Youth Award. As one of ERCA’s Friends of Canard River volunteers, Steven has taken part in a number of river clean-up projects and planning meetings. As a grade 12 Villanova Secondary School student, Steven worked on a number of green school initiatives including starting a school Green Team, receiving a grant to upgrade the school’s recycling system, and hosting Villanova’s first Environmental conference.

This year’s Conservation Award for Education was awarded to Al Cook for his leadership role as Chair of the Greater Essex County District School Board’s EcoSchool Steering Committee. Al has been instrumental in promoting environmental stewardship a the GECDSB. He solicited the support of senior administration that passed a Board policy which has made EcoSchools a way of life at all schools through the Boards. The Steering Committee team of academic, curriculum, and faculty staff work together to develop both ecological literacy and environmental practices for student in K-12.

The University of Windsor’s Ornithology Research Group is the recipient of the Environmental Education Award for an Organization. The success of this group is connected to a good working relationship with ERCA, local naturalist and community groups, and the amazing bird life found in the wild spaces of Essex County. More than 320 University of Windsor students have taken Ornithology courses over the last five years, conducting field studies at Holiday Beach and Hillman Marsh Conservation Areas, as well as Point Pelee National Park, Ojibway Conservation Preserve, and along the Detroit River.

For a comprehensive listing of award winners, please go to www.erca.org.

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2011 is the perfect time to be a quitter

The sixth annual Driven to Quit Challenge hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society is underway in 2011. The Challenge offers new and exciting prizes to motivate tobacco users across Ontario to stick to their New Year resolution and quit smoking.

Quit smoking for the month of March and you could win a 2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid or Honda Insight hybrid. There are also two $5,000 vacations to be won provincially, plus seven regional prizes worth $2,000 each.

The Driven to Quit Challenge is a health promotion campaign that encourages Ontario adult tobacco users to give up tobacco with the support of a “buddy.” Since 2006, the campaign has helped more than 130,000 entrants to make a quit attempt. Selected winners are drawn at random and are tested to verify they are tobacco-free.

“The Driven to Quit Challenge is an important way for Ontarians to learn about the cessation supports available to them, which may significantly increase their chance of quitting,” said Judy Lund, Manager of the Canadian Cancer Society, Essex County Unit.

“We know that many smokers want to quit. Recent data from local workplaces indicate two thirds of adult smokers in Windsor and Essex County want to quit within the next six months,” said Neil MacKenzie, Manager of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. “The Driven to Quit Challenge is a great opportunity for smokers who want to quit to do so, and they have a chance to win some great prizes. Last year, 695 Windsor-Essex County smokers took part in the Driven to Quit Challenge”.

For help to get on track, tobacco users can access resources such as the Canadian Cancer Society Smokers’ Helpline at 1-877-513-5333 and SmokersHelpline.ca for free support, advice and information. Registration is open until February 28th! Sign up NOW!

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Only 47 days to spring!

Bill 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.

KittenAide in second place for $10,000 Pepsi Refresh Project

Linda Merle of KittenAide is reminding everyone to vote for KittenAide in the Pepsi Refresh Project. The top three ideas receive the grant of $10,000 and KittenAide is currently in second spot. You may vote daily until February 28/11 at www.refresheverything.ca

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After selling that part of the business, Bill continued growing seedlings and potted nursery stock, developing a successful mail order business. E-mail: bpmarketing24@ yahoo.ca.

Well here it is February already, it seems like we just closed the swimming pool and cut the lawn for the last time before snowfall.

With only seven weeks before spring, this is certainly the recommended time for winter or early spring pruning. Maintenance pruning is practiced for three main reasons: dead, diseased or storm damage. Branches are removed for reasons of safety, appearance, and disease control. Limbs that interfere with power lines or pose a threat to property need to be removed. Finally pruning is carried out to improve the appearance of the tree by removing suckers and interfering or wide-spreading branches. However, unlike shade trees which are pruned to accent their form, lower branches should be done only if there is a need to change the density of the tree.

In pruning, appraise the tree before cutting and select

the branches that will serve as the main structure of the tree. Make sure all cuts are made close to and parallel to the trunk or crotch. When cutting diseased branches, remove 15 cm or more below any evidence of the disease. This usually means going back to a living lateral branch or to the trunk. Use the three-step cutting method. First cut part way through the underside of the branch, the second cut is then made from the top down 2-3 inches further out on the branch. The weight of the branch will cause it to break and fall without tearing any bark. The third and final cut is then made flush with limb or trunk to avoid leaving a stub.

When removing diseased material, tools should be disinfected in a Javex or alcohol solution to avoid further contamination of healthy branches. Never use ordinary paints to cover cut areas as this will impede the healing process. The proper treatment of tree wounds with dressings can be purchased at a nursery or garden centre.

Remember, remove only what is required. In any case, never remove more than 25% of the producing potential of the tree in any one season.

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SUNDAYS - Sun Parlour Curling Club Euchre games 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

MONDAY NIGHTS - The Windsor Classic Chorale is looking for new members, especially tenors and basses. The choir is made up of 20-25 auditioned musicians who love singing and can read music. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. in South Windsor. We perform 3 - 4 concerts a year. If you are intersted in sharing your love of music with one of the premier choirs in Southwestern Ontartio, call the director at 310-292-8444 to set up an audition.

WEDNESDAYS - Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. Johnʼs Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 - Shooterʼs Photography Club meeting from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Colasantiʼs Tropical Gardens, Hibiscus Room in the food court, 1550 Road 3E, Ruthven. Guest speaker will be Max Wedge of Max Wedge Photography. He will be speaking about “Interior Photography”. Contact Ann Cotter at 519-733-3266. Further details on facebook – search “Shooterʼs Photography Club”. Everyone welcome.

THURSDAYS: Euchre 7:00 p.m. at the Leamington United Church. All proceeds go to raise money for free suppers for those who are alone or those who will go without.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 - The Distress Centre of Windsor and Essex County presents a FUNdraiser Show at The Komedy Korner, 1269 Ottawa St., Windsor at 8 p.m. A night of laughs and good times for $15. Tickets can be purchased by emailing distresscentrewe@gmail.com, or calling 519-256-5000 between 12 noon and 12 midnight. This is a 19 and over event.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 - In late winter, owls begin setting their territory. Learn about the owls found at Point Pelee National Park and then venture out to explore their sounds, the fresh air and the dark skies. Takes place from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Vistor Centre. Cost is included with park admission. For more information, call 519-322-2365, ext. 0.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 - St. Maryʼs Family Learning Centre presents “Trivia Night”. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Fogolar Furlan Club of Windsor, Dante Costa Hall, 1800 North Service Rd. E., Windsor. Munchies, prizes and draws. Cash bar. Tickets are $10 each, or $70 for a table of 8. For tickets call 519-252-9696.

The Knights of Columbus Council 8233 together with the Kingsville Fundraising Subcommittee presents a Vegas Night Dinner and Auction taking place at Lakeside Park Pavillion, Kingsville. A night of casino games, chicken and rib dinner buffet and an auction with prizes to bid on using your Knights of Columbus gambling bucks. Tickets are $35 per person, include dinner and gambling bucks. For tickets call 519-733-2123. All proceeds benefit the Kingsville Arena Expansion Program.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 - at 7 pm. The band Weirdonia will be appearing at The First Baptist Church – 3 Fox Street Leamington All ages.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 - 7th Annual Hearts for Homes Fundraising Dinner, 6 p.m. at MotorBurger, 888 Erie St. East, Windsor. Tickets are $60 per per-

son – a charitable tax receipt of $30 for each ticket is available. Benefitting Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex Inc.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 - 2nd Leamington Scouting is having its 27th annual Spaghetti Supper from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Adults $7; youth (5-12) $4; 5 and under free. All you can eat and take-out available.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 - Eduard Klassen, internationally known harpist and speaker, will be performing a variety of Christian harp music from South America and Europe, interspersed with personal testimony from his life in Paraguay to present. The event takes place at 10:45 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. There will be a freewill offering.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - Leamington Christian Women After 5 invites you to a Special Valentine Event at 6:30 p.m. at Colasantiʼs Tropical Gardens. Speaker and musician will be Eduard Klassen, a Paraguayan folk harpist. Tickets $14. Reservations necessary. Call Sharon 519-326-0421 or Darlene 519-733-5595.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - Valentineʼs Day Perogie and Cabbage Roll Fundraiser at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St. Leamington 519-3265491.Take home – pre-ordering is appreciated, but not necessary. Perogies $8. per dozen, Cabbage Rolls $10. per half dozen. Pickup 9 am-5 pm. Dine in – 11 am-2 pm. Cabbage roll, perogy, coffee or tea and dessert. Net proceeds will go to local school breakfast program.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 - The Arthritis Society Windsor-Essex County offers a 2 hour Chronic Pain Management Workshop that shares ways in which it is possible to minimize your chronic Arthritis pain. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, 152 Lesperance Rd. Refreshments provided. Workshop is FREE. A friend, partner or family member is welcome to come with you. Must register, call 1-800-321-1433 or 519-965-2561.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - Eldercollege: Regional Feasibility Public Forum 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Pelee Island Winery, Kingsville. Explore educational opportunities for persons over age 55. Canterbury College and Pelee Island Winery sponsors.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 - Roast Beef Dinner 6:00 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Erie Street South, Leamington. $13 per person. Advance tickets, 519-326-4541.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 - The Essex County Orchid Society invites you to a wonderful afternoon on Photography with a member of the Windsor Photography Guild with tips on taking great pictures. Come join us at St. Stephenʼs Church Hall, 5280 Howard, Windsor, starting at 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more info call Julie, 519727-6343 or check website: www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - Take a deep breathsafely! Essex Legion, 7 pm. Sponsored by the Essex County Farm Safety Association. Farmers will receive free respirator masks and learn how to use them. Each farm family member will be able to trade two old SMV signs and receive two new ones at teh end of the evening.

OPP asking motorists to be prepared for storm

The OPP are appealing to motorists to plan and prepare for a winter storm in which significant snowfall is expected. The storm was predicted to begin Feb. 1 and continue throughout Feb. 2.

Police are asking everyone to monitor weather services for information which will be useful in planning activities over the next several days. Safe winter driving doesn’t happen by accident.

The OPP are asking everyone to ensure their vehicles are in proper working order for winter weather conditions and that motorists have a survival kit as well as a cell phone if venturing out.

Motorists must use common sense. If road and weather conditions appear to be risky, travel should be reconsidered until favourable conditions resume. Police remind all motorists that traveling on a closed highway is not only illegal it’s dangerous.

Taking unnecessary risks puts everyone’s life in danger. Drive slowly and drive responsibly! Don’t make your next trip your last.

Owl prowl at Point Pelee

Wondering what the owls at Point Pelee National Park are up to? Discover whoo whoo who’s out there on an evening adventure with a park interpreter. Enjoy the fresh winter air, the peacefulness and dark skies of the park as you listen for their alluring calls, and learn about the world of the mysterious owl.

Bring the whole family to this invigorating nighttime adventure… you’re sure to have a HOOT! The event takes place Fri. Feb. 4 and Sat. Feb. 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., starting at the Visitor Centre. The owl prowl is free with park admission. Pre-registration is suggested. Participants are asked to dress for the weather, as a good part of the program will be outside.

Coming Events: Sciensational Sssnakes on Family Day, Mon. Feb. 21, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Visitor Centre. You’ll get to see snakes up close and even touch one. Reminder: It’s time to renew or pick up an annual pass at 25% off. The sale won’t last long, so be sure to purchase your pass before March 31.

Where were you in ’72?

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Everybody has to come from somewhere. Not the most profound statement that I’ve every uttered, but it’s fitting as I pen this. Just up the road from where I live today is the ol’ Henderson place in Lucknow. Paul Henderson’s homestead that is. Henderson’s connection to nearby Goderich includes finding his wife Eleanor (nee Alton) when she worked at the ice cream parlour in the downtown circle of Canada’s prettiest town. Guess that would have to be 45 or more years ago. The famous #19 also played Junior B hockey for Goderich as a young teen. This was back when NHL teams could own your rights before you even made it to junior hockey. Detroit owned his NHL rights and they sponsored the Goderich junior team. Henderson would graduate to Junior A hockey with the Hamilton Red Wings and eventually find his way to the NHL, first with Detroit and then (by way of a trade) to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Later, he would defect to the upstart WHA and for a time played for the Toronto Toros/Birmingham Bulls before returning to the NHL to finish up with Atlanta. Truth be told, Paul Henderson was a decent hockey player by standards of the day, but he was certainly not a star player. His best year saw him score 38 goals with the Leafs the year previous to his miraculous moments of 1972.

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Henderson and his 1972 Team Canada caravan rolled into Goderich on Jan. 30. In a large display was “The Sweater”, his hockey gloves and a bunch of artifacts from the historic series that saw Canada clutch a stressful victory from the Soviet Union. It was stressful because “our boys” were caught off guard by a prepared and grossly underestimated Red Army team.

We celebrate the victory today with warm memories and the glow of patriotism. Much like the JFK assassination date, the question “Where were you when Henderson scored the winning goal?” could be answered by many.

I’ll be a bit ’72ed out by the end of this week. On Saturday night, I attended the Wallaceburg Sports Hall of Fame dinner. The guest speaker was the captain of Team Canada and the inspirational leader of “our boys” in that hockey war, Phil Esposito. He was a fabulous speaker. If it was a crime for being a loudmouthed, emotional guy with too much opinion, Phil Esposito wouldn’t be offered bail. He’s all of that and much more. He was very entertaining.

I met Phil prior to the banquet, upstairs in a small room where a small number of committee members surrounded a table full of Esposito memorabilia. Espo was signing every bit of it. It was a cornucopia of Espo stuff – jerseys, sticks, hockey cards, puzzles, photographs, magazine covers, et all. I had him sign a buddy’s Team Canada sweater and he did so gleefully, and while talking and regaling the assembled group with colourful stories and colourful language. It was a nice moment.

Phil’s take on the 1972 Summit Series with the Russia was refreshing, if not a cold slap in the face of the Polly Anna recollection we’ve constructed over the past 38 years. Yes it was 38 years ago, and I was in the general purpose room at Dresden’s elementary school watching the moment on a 19” black and white TV with hundreds of other children. Esposito talked of the stress the series caused. Stress that could have been easily avoided had the team had a better scouting report on the Russians. He talked about how unprepared and out of shape they were. They honestly thought that it would be a similar experience to an All-Star game. He talked about how disappointed he was with those Canadian fans who booed his team on home soil and held up signs that cheered on the “Commies”. He talked of the obscene phone calls he received from “fans”, the dirty politics and crap from Alan Eagleson. According to Esposito, the deal was that if they would have lost the series there would not have been a chartered flight for the team to return. They would have had to make their own way home. Can you imagine? Little wonder there’s some hatred for Alan Eagleson, who would later serve a prison sentence for stealing money from hockey players.

When talking about the living conditions he and his team (and their spouses) had to suffer through while in Moscow, Esposito still gets emotional. The food was terrible and yes, their hotel rooms were bugged. He and his roommate Wayne Cashman (they didn’t stay with their wives apparently) found a listening device behind a mirror in the room. Phil

promptly yelled obscenities and anti-Russian comments into the speaker.

Esposito tells the story of how he and Cashman thought they had found another bug on the floor of their hotel room. There was a bump in the carpet, so the boys ripped up the rug and found this suspicious looking metal thing with screws surrounding it. Cashman raced for this shaving kit and pulled out a tiny screwdriver from an eyeglass repair kit, and the two of them proceeded to take this thing apart. Turns out, it wasn’t a bugging device at all, but rather the hardware that supported a huge chandelier in the hotel’s banquet room below. Oops! According to Esposito, that cost them $3,500.

If there was ever a fitting signature to the Shakespearian-like drama that was the 1972 Summit Series it would be “All’s well that ends well.”

Are pleased to welcome MICHELLE ZEITER, MBA, CA to the firm.

A native of Leamington, Michelle graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Windsor in 2002, a Masters of Business Administration from Wayne State University in 2005 and obtained her CA designation in 2007. With over 6 years of public accounting experience she is currently a manager in our Audit and Assurance area specializing in providing assurance, accounting, business advisory services as well as corporate tax planning to our growing list of clients.

The partners and staff of Collins Barrow Leamington LLP are proud to welcome Michelle to our firm. We continue to strive to expand our knowledge and experience to provide quality service to our clients.

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Are pleased to welcome CARLY MILLER, CA to the firm

A native of Essex, Carly graduated with a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies Degree with a Diploma from the University of Western Ontario in 2008 and obtained her CA designation in 2010. With over 3 years of public accounting experience she is currently a senior staff accountant in our Audit and Assurance area specializing in providing assurance, accounting, business advisory services as well as corporate tax planning to our growing list of clients.

The partners and staff of Collins Barrow Leamington LLP are proud to welcome Carly to our firm. We continue to strive to expand our knowledge and experience to provide quality service to our clients.

Are pleased to announce that PATRICK OUELLETTE has successfully completed the Uniform Final Examination (UFE).

Patrick joined our firm in 2009 as a co-op student from the University of Windsor. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree he embarked on the examination process to become a Chartered Accountant, culminating with his success on the UFE. Patrick continues to provide timely and knowledgeable professional services including assurance, accounting, personal and corporate tax planning and business advisory services to our growing list of clients.

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FLYERS UPDATE

Forward Matt Ogden missed Thursday’s game due to an upper body injury that he suffered last Sunday in Strathroy… Colin Greeley made 21 saves on Thursday night to earn his 14th win of the season… The Flyers have nine games remaining in the regular season including four home games… The Flyers next game will be Thursday, February 3rd when they host the Lambton Shores Predators and they have a rare Saturday night home game on February 5th when St. Marys comes to town.

flyers looking for redemption after loss

By Melissa McCarty

On Thursday the Flyers played the second game of a home and home with the Western conference leading Strathroy Rockets. The Flyers were looking for redemption after losing 1-0 in overtime just four nights earlier, which happens to be the only game in Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League history that has ended 1-0 in overtime.

The Flyers started the game strong and were able to capitalize when a frustrated Strathroy team took two penalties in just over a minute midway through the first period. With a two-man advantage, Austin Mattson and Brett Babkirk executed a great passing play at the point allowing Cheyne Matheson time to get setup at the side of the net. Babkirk fed Matheson a cross-zone pass that he onetimed in for his thirteenth goal of the season.

The score remained 1-0 until six minutes into the second period when Strathroy scored on a two-man advantage of their own to even things up. A short time later the Flyers found themselves in more penalty trouble and Strathroy had another 5 on 3 for 1:41, but the Flyers special teams played well and goaltender Colin Greeley made some big saves to prevent the Rockets from scoring and the game stayed knotted at one after two periods.

Early in the third Strathroy scored two quick goals to make it 3-1; however, the Flyers battled back scoring three unanswered goals. Kyle Bowman led the charge when he scored on a breakaway to pull the home team within one and with 5 minutes remaining in the third, Brett Babkirk fired a shot from the point to tie the game 3-3. Just over a minute later Cheyne Matheson scored his second goal of the night which ended up being the game winner. “It feels really good to score but we’ve been winning lately and that’s all that matters,” Matheson said.

Flyers assistant coach Jamie McDermott said the players showed a lot of determination. “We got down early but our guys never gave up,” McDermott said. “We showed a lot of heart and we battle really hard. Hopefully we can carry that through to the playoffs.”

McDermott said the team’s game plan for the remainder of the season is pretty straightforward. “For the rest of the season we just need to keep getting better so when playoff time rolls around we’re at the top of our game.”

ALUMNI NIGHT:On Thursday, February 10th the Flyers will be having Alumni Night when they host the LaSalle Vipers. All former Flyers are invited to attend and they will receive one complimentary ticket for themselves and an additional complimentary ticket to bring a guest. If you are a former Flyer and would like to attend, please RSVP to Melissa@LeamingtonFlyers.com or visit www.leamingtonflyers.com.

FLYERS FLASHBACKS

Bellaire, Doug Lamb,

Duckett,

Pepper. Middle row: Ted Hannigan, Mike Klym, Bob Fox, Dennis Deporter, Jim Bradley, Phil Setterington, Jim Butcher. Front row: Allan Lynn, Jim McFadden, Rod Deneau, Andy Herring, Mike Martin, Steve Smith, Rich Will. (Photo courtesy of Bob Platsko)

#12, Cheyne Matheson

Peewee A’s trail by 2 games in playdowns

The Southpoint Capitals Peewee A squad, sponsored by Gabriele Floor & Home, got a good start to the weekend series against the Riverside Rangers from Riverside by defeating them 3-1 on Friday night at the Heinz Arena. The win evened up the series 1-1. Goals were scored by Brayden Klemens, Brendan Fehr and Noah Santos. Assists came from Rory DiNiro (2), Eric Prudence, Reid Jackson and Quinn Bowman. Tyler Wall held the Rangers to only 1 goal.

On Saturday the boys travelled to the WFCU Centre for game three of the 6-point series. The team played well but got behind early, going down 2-0 after the first period. After going down 3-0 in the third period it seemed all hope was lost, but with less than 3 minutes left in the game Kody Epp put one past the Riverside goalie and then Brayden Klemens scored another one with less that a minute left. Assists came from Matthew Taylor (2) and Noah Santos (2).

Even though the team fell a little short, the last two goals definitely provide a little spark on Thursday when they return to Riverside for the 4th game, which is do or die for the Caps who need at least a tie to continue the series.

Men’s virtual golf league results

Here are the results from last Monday’s Virtual Golf Men’s League at Southshore Virtual Golf. The league played on the Hollow Grounds Golf Course. Scoring was based on handicaps using the Stableford Point System.

18 Holes: 1st Raoul Morin – 50 Points +12; T-2nd Ron Tremblay – 35 Points +11; T-2nd Fred Klassen – 38 Points +11.

9 Holes: 1st Vic Tiessen – 15 Points +7; 2nd Ed Pump –15 points +4; 3rd John Penner – 12 Points +1.

Atom majors lose two

Reid Funeral Home Atom Majors dropped two games to Amherstburg this past week to fall behind 4 points to 2 in their 6-point series.

In game two the Caps fell behind in the first period 2-1 with the lone goal coming from Gioia DiCiocco late in the frame with assists going to Jeron Kir and Justin Brown.

The Stars added to the lead 4-1 with two more in the second, but Joseph Alfano would draw his team within two with Mason Gow and Myles Thiessen drawing assists.

Kir scored in the third with the lone assist going to Kiel Reid. The Stars sealed the game with a late goal to win 5-3.

In game three the Stars came out flying, scoring two in the first before the Caps replied with an unassisted goal of their own from Tyler Zsebok late in the second frame. This was the lone goal for the Caps on a night where the team could not find their legs, losing 5-1.

The team is back in action this Friday night in Wheatley. The puck drops at 7:30 in a must-win game if they wish to stay alive in OMHA playdowns.

Sharks will meet 73’s in Jr. “C” playoff action

With only one week of regular league play left in the Great Lakes Junior “C” Hockey League the playoff schedule has already been determined. The Essex 73’s (second place team) will play the Wheatley Sharks (third place team). The first playoff game between the two will be February 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Essex. Belle River (first place team) will face off against Kingsville (fourth place team). No game times available for this series at press time.

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“Gramma & Grampa Are Down At The Legion”

By Allison Siddall

Wonderful food and great entertainment made for a very enjoyable evening at Pelee Days Inn Dinner Theatre on Saturday, January 29. “Gramma & Grampa Are Down At The Legion” is a fun play that is loosely based on the sort of events that could take place in almost any Legion Branch in Canada.

In introducing the play, author, actor and producer Kevin Riordan paid tribute to people over the age of 80. “They are the greatest generation,” he said. “They survived the Great Depression and the last World War, and gave this country the symbolic things that make it great – profound service, sense of community and patriotism.”

Across this country there are small towns that feature three main things: an arena, Tim Hortons and a Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Virtual golf provides real golf experience during cold winter months

At left, Danny Boyle (portrayed by Stuart Graham Bell) and bar steward Gabby Wallace (played by Kevin Riordan) on the set of the play “Gramma & Grampa Are Down At The Legion”. (SUN Photo)

When Danny Boyle learns that he’s adopted, he goes in search of his birth parents. Eventually, he lands in Hillgate and finds out that all that is left of his biological family are his Gramma and Grampa, who are legendary because of their community spirit and volunteerism. Grampa was President of the local Legion and Gramma was President of the Ladies Auxiliary, so he goes looking “down at the Legion.” At Hillgate Legion he runs into longtime bar steward Gabby Wallace, who informs him that his Grampa is dead and his Gramma passed away a month prior. Gabby befriends Danny (a big-city snob) and draws him into Legion life – with a few surprises.

The stage is set to resemble the canteen of a Legion branch, complete with a portrait of the queen, pickled eggs, a swear jar and symbols of the Legion, and the play has fun-loving references to fish fries, meat draws, euchre tournaments and volunteers.

Kevin Riordan portrays Gabby Wallace, the likeable and longtime bar steward at Hillgate Legion. Kevin is a Ryerson Theatre School graduate who is also a member of Highgate Legion.

Stuart Graham Bell plays the role of Danny Boyle, a big-city airline pilot who comes to small-town Hillgate searching for family. Stuart is a graduate of Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts and has performed extensively in the GTA.

There are two more show dates for “Gramma & Grampa Are Down At The Legion” at Pelee Days Inn Dinner Theatre – Feb. 5 and Feb. 12. Tickets are available by calling Pelee Days Inn at 519-326-

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11th Annual Home & Garden Trade Show – March 4-6: Still a few vendor booths available. Contact bfischer@leamington.ca for application form if you’re a home renovation, décor or landscaping specialist.

Home Alone Course – Sat. Feb. 5: Build your child’s self confidence and responsibility while home alone. Register in advance for all Complex programs.

P.A. Day at School – Fri. Feb. 11: Enroll the kids for the Complex Day Camp program. Also, there’s a P.A. Day Pool Party from 2 - 4 p.m. for those youths not taking part in the Day Camp program. Red Cross Babysitting Course for youth ages 11-15.

Rock ’n Swim – Fri. Feb. 18 and Fri. Mar. 25 from 7 - 9 p.m. Bring the whole family for a splashing good time in the Complex pool. Thanks to Lakeside Bakery for sponsoring the music!

Mon. Feb. 21 is the Family Day holiday and the Complex is OPEN:

• Open Swim from 2 - 4 p.m. and 8 - 9 p.m.

• Public Skating from 1 - 3 p.m.

• Open Rec Gym from 12 noon - 5 p.m.

• An exciting Family Fitness class of Drums in Motion from 1 - 2 p.m. You must register in advance for Drums in Motion as equipment is limited. Kirk Bowman Hockey School: Register now for Session 5 Camp, “Power Skating and Puck Handling”, which runs on Mondays from Feb. 14 to Mar. 14. Ages 7-9 years and 10-15 years.

Register Now for the Winter 2 Session: Stop by to pick up your Guide in the Complex brochure rack or visit us online at www.leamington.ca, link to recreation, link to the Activity Guide to see all the specific details.

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golfers have been enjoying links from around the world at South

above Joe Verhoeven tees up a shot. At left, Frank Gow gets ready to tee off. Several leagues have formed for men and women throughout the week. Individuals or groups are welcome to come in to shoot a round anytime. (SUN Photos)

Golden Years mini golf

There were 44 players out for mini golf on Thurs. Jan. 27.

The first place team was the Kings (Team 13) – Winnie Moore, Cami Keith and Murray Knox – with a 3 under 247. In second place was Team 9 – Shirley Thiessen, Tom Hyatt and Gerry Wilkinson – who were 1 back at 238. Third place cash went to Team #7 – Art Sweet, Bill Ward and Rose Taylor – with a 1 under par 239.

Low score for the single round was a 34 shot by Stan Vickery, 35s for Murray Knox and Gerry Wilkinson, a 36 for Cami Keith, Tom Hyatt and the Phantom, 37 by Ruth Slote, and 38s for Bill Mayville, Bill Ward, Rose Taylor, Andy Orsini, Julia Kos, Marg Graham, Gerrit Vriesen and Iggy Arner. One under par 39 showed for Steve Vigh, and even par 40 came for Bill Taylor.

The best combined total of 74, 6 under par, was shot by Gerry Wilkinson.

Holes-in-one totaled 94 with 7 for Stan Vickery, 6 for Cami Keith, 5 by Murray Knox, and 4 each for Ruth Slote, Shirley Thiessen and the Phantom. Three dropped for Marg Graham, Bill Ward, Ernie Vendenderb, Stu Folster, Andy Orsini, John Vlodarchyk, Tom Hyatt, Doug Vickery, Donna Wiebe, Bill Mayville, Winnie Moore and Iggy Arner. A pair of aces fell for Gerrit Vriesen, Bryon Walker, Don Ribble, Audrey Knox, Kathy Bradley, Julia Kos, Art Sweet, Gerry Wilkinson, Barry Sweet and Ralph Butler. A single one-shot hole counted for Betty McManus, Marg Ross, Rose and Bill Taylor, Eleanor Wilkinson, Madeline Butler, Barb Arner and Annie Mae Leslie.

Join the fun at Colasanti’s next round, which is Thurs. Feb. 3 at 9:30 a.m.

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École St-Michel’s Free Throw Team represented their school well during the recent Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition held Monday, January 16th at Cardinal Carter High School. Pictured above are some of the recent winners. Back row, left to right: Noah Santos – 1st place – 12 year old boys; Valéria Cabrera-Ortiz – 1st place – 14 year old girls; Taylor Babkirk – 1st place – 13 year old girls; Arielle DiMenna – 2nd place – 13 year old girls; Kelsey Babkirk – 1st place – 12 year old girls. Front row: Samuel Daher – 3rd place – 11 year old boys; Adam Jeffrey – 1st place – 9 year old boys; Kristian Pelling – 2nd place – 9 year old boys; Rebecca Daoud – 2nd place – 12 year old girls, Gabriella Haifa – 3rd place – 9 year old girls; Estelle Mouawad – 1st place – 11 year old girls. Absent from photo: Andrew Saad – 2nd place – 11 year old boys.

Peewee AEs split in opening weekend of OMHA playdowns

The Southpoint Uni-Fab PeeWee AE hockey club split a pair of games this past weekend to open up their OMHA playdowns. The kids are playing a tournament style round robin playdown games in LaSalle.

The Caps opened up Saturday against the Belle River Jr. Canadiens. The Caps spotted the Canadiens a 3-0 lead early into the second period before they could get anything going. Luc Ribble got the good guys going with a puck he banged home with assists going to Gerrid LaSala and Evan Loveless.

Belle River took the momentum away and scored a quick one to make it 4-1 after 2 periods of play.

The Caps came out storming in the third when Loveless made a pretty bank play off the boards and down the ice and around the defenceman. Luc Ribble beat the defender and took a

breakaway down the ice and put a roofie over the goalers blocker to make it 4-2.

Dawson Iles picked up the other assist.

Again, the Caps surrendered a goal 7 seconds later and trailed 5-2.

Ribble completed the hat trick to make it 5-3 with assists going to Evan Loveless and Mitchell Chausse. Final was Belle River 5, Caps 3.

Both Cristian Santos and Brandan Lavadan played net for the Caps.

On Sunday the Caps took on the Tecumseh Eagles. The Caps let the Eagles take a 1-0 lead on some sloppy defence around starting goaltender Brandan Lavadan.

Dawson Iles got the good guys even late in the first period with a back hander he shoveled home after a pass from Jack Hannigan. Score was 1-1 after the first period.

Hannigan continued his

good fortunes with a blast from the top of the circle on a pass from Luc Ribble. Connor Ribble got the second assist.

Gerrid LaSala made it 3-1 Southpoint on a goalmouth scramble to which he fed the hungry lion. Evan Loveless and Luc Ribble dug the puck out to start the play and get the assists.

Evan Loveless banged the puck home after Luc Ribble beat the defender, lifted his stick and made a nice pass to Loveless. LaSala picked up his second assist of the game.

Tecumseh pulled their goalie and added some pressure, but Jack Towle found the empty net to make it a 5-1 lead. Assists went to Loveless and Jessica Jeffrey. Dylan Sample found the Johnston Net and Twine to round out the scoring with the assist going to Mitchell Demelo. The Caps won 6-1.

Lavadan was solid in net for the win.

The AEs next play Windsor on February 4th in LaSalle in attempts to continue their OMHA season. Good luck kids!

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Graffiti Spray Painted On Buildings

Sometime over the weekend of Jan. 22-23, culprit(s) spray-painted graffiti on several businesses on Mill Street. Entry was not gained to the buildings. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 or Leamington OPP Crime Unit 519-326-2544.

Window Broken With Brick

Sometime over the weekend of Jan. 22-23, culprit(s) broke the driver’s side window of a vehicle with a brick. The vehicle, a 2007 black Ford Expedition was parked on Shawnee Court near Cherry Lane.

Computer Stolen From Business, Residence Entered

Sometime overnight on Jan. 27, a computer was stolen from a business located on Oak Street. Entry was gained to the building via a broken window. The suspect left the scene on a bicycle. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.

Sometime overnight on Jan. 27, suspects gained entry to a residence on Emerson Ave. via the side door. Nothing was stolen from the residence.

Vehicle Strikes Hydro Pole

On Jan. 29, Leamington OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision in which a Chrysler struck a hydro pole near 188 Marlborough Street East. As a result of the investigation the driver, a 19-year-old Leamington man was arrested and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and driving with over 80 mgs of alcohol.

Single Car Crash Nets Charges

On Jan. 24 at 7:15 p.m., Tecumseh OPP responded to a single vehicle accident near the 1940 block of South Talbot Road. A grey 2004 Dodge RPC had gone off the roadway, struck a telephone pole and came to rest in the south ditch. The lone driver, a 30-year-old Windsor man, was uninjured. He was charged with Careless Driving and issued a 3-day licence suspension.

Items Stolen From Unlocked Places

On Jan. 27, Essex OPP received two reports of items stolen from unlocked buildings. The first was the theft of a laptop and hard drive that were stolen sometime overnight from an unlocked residence of Steven Court. The second was the theft of tools from an unlocked shop near the 2420 block of Gesto Road.

On Jan 27, 2011 Essex OPP received a report of theft of tools from a shop near the 2420 block of Gesto Road.

ATV Stolen During Poker Run

On Jan. 30, shortly after 4:00 p.m., Lakeshore OPP responded to a report of a stolen ATV from the Stoney Point Sportsmen Club. The ATV was stolen during a poker run while it was parked outside of the club. The ATV is described as a black 2008 Suzuki LTR, VIN# JSAAL43A482104749.

Police Conduct ATV Patrols During Poker Run

On Jan. 30, Lakeshore OPP conducted ATV patrols during the Stoney Point Sportsman Club poker run. Results: 6 Provincial Offence Notices were issued and 3 roadside alcohol tests were conducted with 100% compliance.

OPP vs hockey legends in Oldtimers Challenge Classic

Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex is the place to be Saturday, February 12 at 6 p.m. when the Ontario Provincial Police face off against legendary hockey heroes in the annual Oldtimers Hockey Challenge Classic.

Hockey Hall of Famers Bryan Trottier, Marcel Dionne, Steve Shutt and Billy Smith, as well as Theoren Fleury, Rick Vaive, Chris Nilan, Craig Muni, Dennis Maruk, Tim Taylor, Laurie Boschman, Dave Ellet, Gary Leeman, Igor Kravchuk, Jimmy Mann and others are slated to play. The evening also features a special appearance by the Hanson Brothers.

Tickets are available at Walmart, Scotiabank, Sports Den, Bowman Sports, Source for Sports and the Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Advance tickets: adults $5, students/seniors $5, age 5 and under free. Tickets also be available at the door on game day: adults $10, students/seniors $5, age 5 and under free.

Proceeds go to W.E. Care For Kids. The annual event has raised $190,000 in the 10 years it has been held in Leamington.

Mayor Paterson optimistic for Leamington

By Sheila McBrayne

Looking to 2011, Leamington Mayor John Paterson is very optimistic for his hometown’s economic future.

Mayor Paterson addressed members of the Leamington & District Chamber of Commerce for their monthly breakfast meeting on Wednesday, January 26.

Paterson addressed one campaign issue, which arose during several all candidate evenings – high taxes. “Our taxes are not the lowest in Essex, but when compared with other like-municipalities, we fare well… our greatest challenge is our debt,” said Paterson.

The Mayor pointed out that Leamington has great facilities and parks which all require maintenance. “We could apply user fees… reduce services in other areas or raise taxes… We’ll do our best to hold the line,” he said. The Municipality of Leamington also has debt to pay, a lot of debt. “Council had to make a decision… we couldn’t expand Leamington without expanding the pollution control,” explained Paterson about the new pollution control plant. Paterson defended the savvy of council and administration as he pointed out the project started out at $46 million, which was cut to $38 million and $28 million came from other levels of government. “The stimulus programs are gone now, but we’ll be lobbying governments for funding… We’ll be first in line when grants are announced,” he said.

Paterson is excited about the potential to invest money in Leamington’s uptown. A new program through the provincial government – Community Improvement Plans – will allow municipalities to offer grants or tax rebates to attract new businesses or improve existing businesses. Paterson was especially excited about the possibility of helping uptown businesses improve and expand. “When I step back and think about Leamington and all that it has to offer, I can’t help but get excited about the possibilities for us,” he said.

“I feel very positive about Leamington’s economic future. If we start working now, good times will arrive sooner than later,” he concluded.

The next Leamington Chamber breakfast meeting will be held February 16 at 8 p.m. at Colasanti’s when Inspector Richard Derus of the Leamington OPP will be the guest speaker.

Fire on Robinson St. causes $25,000 damage

On Sunday, January 30 at 8:42 a.m., Leamington Fire Service responded to a call at a residence on Robinson Street. Thirteen firefighters spent 1¾ hours putting out a blaze that started in the chimney of a woodstove.

The smoke alarm in the home had activated and all occupants were able to evacuate safely. There was visible fire in the exterior wall when the fire department arrived, which was quickly contained by the firefighters.

The cause of the fire has been listed as accidental. There was approximately $25,000 in fire, smoke and water damage to the onestorey home.

House League Hockey: Weekend of Jan. 28

MITE

Century 21 9 - Kinsmen 3

Century 21 defeated the Kinsmen by a score of 9-3 on the Heinz rink Saturday morning. The scorers for Century 21 were Matthew Enns (6), Joshua Chauvin, Ethan Hill and Ryan Schiller, with assists going to Joshua Chauvin, Liam Toews, Cole Knopp, Ryan Schiller, and Ethan Hill. In on the point for the Kinsmen were Mikey Church, Alexander Mastronardi, Gavin Ippoliti, Vito-Anthony Alfano, and Owen Jeffrey.

Community Muffler 7 - Rotary Club 7

Community Muffler and the Rotary Club skated to a 7-all tie on the Heinz rink on Saturday. Scoring for the Rotary Club were Parker Steele, Mason Brum, Kodean Gabriel, and Gerrin Church. Helpers went to Evan Morais, Kylar Brum, Nevan Branco, Lucas Moauvro, and Seth Zylastra. Community Mufflers point-getters were Mitchell Beirer, Aliya Price, Carter Deimer, Zack Dault, Cole Bradley, Caleb Bradley, Dane Price, Kyle McMillan and Jaycee Granger.

MIDGET

Windsor Factory 7 - Kingsville 5

Windsor Factory Supply jumped out on top of Kingsville with 3 quick goals and never looked back, winning the game 7-5 Friday night on the Unico Rink. TJ Thompson and Drew Wilson each scored twice with Ashton Fehr, Shae Thomas and Brennan Mastronardi adding the others. Helpers went to Kyle Ciacelli, Mathew Holiga, Dane Leclair,

Belle River 4 - Gillett Sheet Metal 2

Friday night, Gillett Sheet Metal fell to Belle River by a score of 4-2 on the Unico ice. Brandon Waites and Tyler Getty scored for Gillett with assists going to Brendan McGivern, Andrew Valley and Kyle Marccovechio in the losing cause.

House League Hockey: Jan. 22

PEE WEE GIRLS

RCRER 2 - Tilbury 0

Chase Cabral led Southpoint’s R.C.R.E.R. Bantam Girls over Tilbury by a score of 2-0 on the Heinz ice Saturday Jan. 22. Brienne Mastronardi and Abbey Gradwell had the helpers in the victory.

BANTAM GIRLS

Colasanti’s 2 - Lakeshore 0

Sydney Dries and Bryedin Makins scored for Colasanti’s on Sat Jan. 22 to defeat Lakeshore by a score of 2-0. Madison Harris and Hannah Toewes drew the assists.

Front row, left to right: T. Duke, A. Fletcher, R. Bruner, E. Russelo, C. Coyne, M. Wigle, G. Eaton, L. Stocks, B. Clifford, S. Manser. Middle row: F. Eaton, J. Eltherington, B. McDonald, H. Pitcher, A. Shotton, P. Roome, M.S. Dixon, H. Coughtrey, D. Brown, W. Spinks, W. Stone, L. Esson, J. Esson, F. Mayhew. Back row: R. Reinke, F. Hurley, F. Anders, S. Ludlam, T. Bailey, J. Newland, W. Gunn, L. O’Neil, W. Meaden, A. Ashbey, S. Doupe, T. Konduros. (Photo submitted by Peter Fredericks)

and Austin Mouck.

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Chris Osborne was born in Windsor in 1970. He grew up on a farm in Staples, and when he was 11 years old the family moved to Essex where he still lives today.

Chris started music when was about 14 years old. His big brother James had a drum set and when his

Meet Chris Osborne...

brother was out of the house he would play on the drums. At age 18 he was at the Village Inn Hotel in Leamington and sat in with a band from Bracebridge. After the show they offered him a job in the band, so he quit high school and went on the road travelling all over Northern

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Thomas Buck Nasty Band. The gig was in a dingy old room in the basement with light bulbs hanging on wires. The show was to start at 10 p.m. and the room was so packed with kids they couldn’t move. With over 100 people jammed into a small room, it was a crazy party and a real fire hazard, but they made it out okay.

Most significant gig: Chris said his house gig at LaGuardia Restaurant helped shape his new career as a solo entertainer. It was a great venue to experiment and find his own voice and style.

Brush with fame: Chris was playing a show in Toronto at Chicago’s Diner and in the audience was the late Canadian blues legend Jeff Healy, and he asked if he could sit in with the band. Well, the answer was “YES!” and the jam session was recorded on video, which can be viewed on youtube by going to Jeff Healy Chris Osborne. It was an honour for Chris to play with such a great musician. While playing with the Robin Banks Blues Band, they won an international blues band contest and got to record a CD at Pucks Studio in Toronto. They travelled to Memphis, Tennessee, to perform on Beal Street. It was a very rewarding show and they got to meet Luther Allison, a blues musician from the USA. Robin Banks Blues Band was the only Canadian band in the show.

If you could play with anyone who would it be?: It would be his mother, who passed away in 2001. She played the organ at home for enjoyment. Chris said he would love for her to hear him as a vocalist and guitar player. She was a huge fan of the Beatles music and he is currently playing a lot of songs she loved.

CDs to date: Chris is working on a new CD of original music and it should be done this year.

Website: www.comusic.ca. You can also go to youtube and see some videos.

Leamington S.C. United Soccer Club adds 2 new teams to 2011 season

The 2011 outdoor competitive soccer season for Leamington S.C. United Soccer Club will be the largest in its short history. This upcoming season will be the third full season in which L.S.C.U. participates in the Windsor and District Soccer League. After starting off with 5 teams in 2009 and 10 teams in 2010, in 2011 there will be 12 teams in competition. On the boys side there will be U11, U12, U13, U15, U16 and U17 teams competing. The girls will have U12, U14, U16 and U18 teams. Along with the youth program will be fielding two senior men’s teams.

After two strong seasons, the Club is anticipating the most successful season to date. As the Club attracts more and more players from around the county, they are beginning to be recognized as a very competitive club throughout southwestern Ontario, in all age brackets. There are players from Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley, Essex, Cottam, Windsor, Tilbury and Blenheim participating this year. In 2010, the Leamington S.C. United was awarded the Bronze Award from the Ontario Soccer Association for Club Excellence. Along with numerous champions and finalists, this club has raised some eyebrows across the province. Coupled with a strong group of volunteers from Leamington and Kingsville, this club looks like it has a good base in which to build and develop its players and coaches going forward.

Tryouts are still being conducted for all ages with final selections to be made by early April.

Look for a L.S.C.U game near you and come out and support your club. Visit us online at www.leamingtonscunited.com

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• Service and expand existing accounts through maintaining good customer relations and developing sales programs that meet advertisers' business needs.

• Develop marketing plans for potential and current advertisers.

• Collect, process and proof clients' ads for completeness and accuracy.

• Provide the composing department with clear and organized instructions/designs for ads.

• Co-ordinate editorial coverage of advertisers where appropriate.

• Address customer concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. Competencies / Skills and Experience: • Knowledge of

and written

• Ability to work individually and as a team with minimum supervision

• Computer knowledge

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

• Organized and detail orientated

• Strong time management skills

• Strong presentation skills

Qualifications:

• Experience in newspaper industry an asset

• Community minded and goal oriented

• College diploma or university degree or related work experience

• Valid driver's license

This position is an opportunity to work in a fun environment that focuses on the community of Leamington.

If this sounds like a job that you could make a career, please send your resume to sun@southpointsun.ca

NOTICE

Annual Membership of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Corporation is effective from April 1 in one year to March 31 in the following year.

According to the Leamington District Memorial Hospital By-Law No. 16, a person is eligible to be an Annual Member when he or she pays to the Corporation the annual membership fee of $5.00, provided at the time of the payment of fee, the person must:

(i) Be over the age of eighteen (18) years; and (ii) Have been a resident of the Catchment Area* for a continuous period of at least (3) months immediately prior thereto: or

(iii) Be employed in the said Catchment Area or counties for a continuous period of three (3) months.

Any person who wishes to join membership in the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Corporation for 2011/2012, please contact Linda Harfmann, 519-326-2373, ext. 4101 for an application. Applications must be received by the Board no later than March 11, 2011 in order to be eligible to vote at this year’s Annual Meeting in June.

*Catchment Area: Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley, Pelee Island, Essex and Lakeshore

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

Two playoff wins for Bantam AE

The Bantam AEs, sponsored by UFCW Local 459, went undefeated in their first weekend of OMHA playoff action. The Caps played two games lastweekend and hope to carry the momentum into the next round, which continues Thursday in Tecumseh.

The Caps first played the Chatham Maroons in what was a defensive battle resulting in a 2-1 victory. Nick Tiessen had a great game in net while Justin Church dominated both ends of the ice. Angus Fleming and Matt VanBeekveld each scored goals to help capture the Caps first playoff win.

In their second game the Caps took on the Belle River Jr. Canadiens who had only lost one game this year in Bluewater League play. Captain Travis Fehr started off the scoring and the Caps never looked back as Teo Mastronardi dominated between the pipes. Shane Antunes and Angus Fleming each scored, while Dalton Enns netted a shorthanded goal late in the second period to finish off the Canadians. Assisting on the goals were Noah Nassif, Derek Johnston, Travis Fehr and Kyle Desnoyers.

The Caps continue their quest for Bluewater supremacy this Thursday in Tecumseh at 7 p.m. versus the Windsor Jr. Spitfires.

The slippery, snowy weather

M.D. BENNIE SCHOOL BLOG

By Mackayla Simpson and Grace King

Everyone knows that snow can be fun, but it could be dangerous as well. Here are some fun snow facts for kids:

• Snow is not white; it is actually clear or transparent.

• The largest snowflake in the world measured 38 cm wide and fell across Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on January 28, 1887.

• Snow is technically a mineral, like iron and salt.

• Did you know that each year an average of 105 snow-producing storms affect the continental United States?

There were some snowstorms in January around Leamington. The good part was the day after the snowfall – buses weren’t running. So that made everyone happy... well, the kids anyway!

February 11 • 4:30 to 8:00 pm

With Gord Ciliska Chocolate, Punch, Treats, and Sweethearts!

Pub Night

February 25 • 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

With Terry Raisbeck

Join us to socialize, sing, dance if you like!

1 Henry Avenue, Leamington 519.322.0311

this year.

THE FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM

The program is designed for the families and friends of individuals with, or exhibiting signs or symptoms, of a serious and persistent mental illness for example: schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar illness, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder or borderline personality disorder.

The 11 week course starts Tuesday, February 8, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. There is no charge for those who participate.

Participants in the program last year described it as: empowering, enlightening, insightful, encouraging, comforting, and changed my life!

Registration is limited to 18. www.namiontario.ca

NAMIOntario (National Alliance on Mental Illness) in association with Leamington District Memorial Hospital is pleased to offer this program again

M.D. Bennie students have fun in the snow at recess.