The Great Lakes Cruise Company cruise ship the Yorktown will be stopping in Leamington as part of a 10-day excursion from the St. Lawrence Seaway to Chicago - Exploring the Great Lakes. If the trip sounds intriguing, too late – it’s SOLD OUT!
A description of the Great Lakes Cruise Company website describes the trip as follows:
“On this voyage, discover the vibrant towns and vast expanses of natural splendor. Starting from Montreal, sail through the St. Lawrence Seaway and scenic Thousand Islands to reach Lake Ontario. Spend a day visiting Toronto’s many cultural sites before transiting the seven locks of the Welland Canal, the gateway to nearby Niagara Falls. Nature enthusiasts will not be disappointed with a visit to Point Pelee National Park, with its abundance of birds. Also attend a powwow on Manitoulin Island, home of the Ojibwe Native American tribe; savor the sunsets upon Lake Huron; transit the Soo Locks, known as the busiest in the world, where some 12,000 ships pass annually; and explore beautiful Mackinac Island, a Victorian-era haven at the entrance to Lake Michigan before sailing its shores to magnificent Chicago.”
Yorktown accommodates 138 guests
“Renovated in 2009, the Yorktown was built in Florida in 1988 specifically for coastal cruising. Certified by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Yorktown flies the American flag and is staffed by friendly and experienced American officers and crew.
Two hundred and fifty-seven feet long, 43 feet wide, with a draft of 8 feet, the Yorktown is able to maneuver in secluded waterways and visit small ports that are inaccessible to larger vessels. And Yorktown’s American registry makes it possible to operate domestic itineraries unavailable to foreign-flag ships.
In addition to a large sun deck, the Yorktown boasts a spacious lounge for social gatherings and lectures as well as quiet space for private conversation. Both the lounge and dining room are surrounded by large picture windows that afford unobstructed views of the passing scenery.
The ship’s cuisine, served in a dining room large enough to accommodate all guests at once, emphasizes American regional culinary traditions and specialties.
Accommodating 138 guests in 69 exterior cabins, the Yorktown enjoys an atmosphere of warm and relaxed informality that endears it to repeat and new guests alike.”
Day-by-Day Itinerary
June 5 - Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Embark
June 6 - The St. Lawrence Seaway
June 7 - Thousand Islands
June 8 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
June 9 - Port Weller; Welland Canal; Niagara Falls; Lake Erie
June 10 - Leamington; Point Pelee National Park; Leamington
June 11 - Goderich; Bayfield; Goderich
June 12 - Little Current, Manitoulin Island; Lake Huron
June 13 - Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, USA
June 14 - Mackinac Island
June 15 - Lake Michigan
June 16 - Chicago, Illinois; Disembark
Principal For A Day at Ruthven
On Friday, March 9 Ruthven Public School Senior Kindergarten student Raegan Woodiwiss became Principal for a Day. Raegan completed a variety of office jobs, visited classrooms, read to students, gave out rewards for Good News Visits and was treated to lunch with the principal and her teacher. Raegan won this honour as the top fundraiser in the school’s Little Ceasar Pizza Sales. Ruthven’s Principal for a Day, Raegan Woodiwiss reviews her “morning message” as part of her principal duties.
Yorktown
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Traffic Signal Malfunction at Erie and Oak
The traffic lights at Erie Street and Oak Street in Leamington malfunctioned last week and traffic engineers indicated that the traffic lights will be flashing in all directions until tomorrow, Thurs. Mar. 15, as they are awaiting delivery of a new computerized controller. It is provincial law that when traffic lights become inoperable an intersection shall be treated as a 4-way stop, and OPP officers monitored this busy intersection to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians. This photo was taken last Thursday afternoon before police officers were in place to conduct traffic control.
(SUN Photo)
Prescribed burn planned at Point Pelee Park
Parks Canada is restoring the Lake Erie Sand Spit Savannah, an ecosystem in Point Pelee National Park that supports many endangered plants and animals. The health of this habitat is in peril and in need of help. Prescribed burns are one of the conservation tools that Parks Canada will use to restore this rare ecosystem.
Fire is a natural phenomenon that helps in maintaining healthy savannah habitat and has been suppressed in the park for almost a century. To celebrate the re-introduction of fire into the ecosystems protected in Point Pelee National Park, the Caldwell First Nation will be conducting a traditional fire ceremony on Sunday, March 18 at 9 a.m. at White Pine.
House fire on Albuna townline
A curling iron is believed to have started a house fire that caused $50,000 damage on Sunday, March 11.
At approximately 1:27 p.m. on Sunday, Leamington Fire Services were called to the 800 block of County Road 31 to a structure fire.
Twenty-one firefighters spent three hours at the scene to control the blaze.
The goal of the prescribed burns is to open the savannah habitat, clear invasive and exotic vegetation, and promote the growth of native plants. This conservation action will result in a healthier ecosystem for many native plants, insects and animals that call the savannah habitat in Point Pelee National Park their home.
The window for the prescribed burnings this year is between March 19 and April 15. This timing ensures the least disturbance to wildlife, vegetation, park visitors, and neighbours. The winter months are when most plant and animal species are dormant or in overwintering grounds.
The park will remain open during this period. However, southern portions of the park may be temporarily closed for visitor safety.
Leamington’s 9th annual MS Walk set for April 22
April 22 will be the 9th year that the MS Walk has been held in Leamington. To date, $345,000 has been raised since 2004. In fact, Leamington has a higher pledge average than Windsor. Last year 180 participants at the Leamington site raised more than $32,000.
Currently 63 people are registered. “We still have quite a long way to go to reach 175 – our goal number for 2012. The past few years have been a bit of a struggle – the funds raised are so very important to our MS Community – we want everyone to know that your fundraising dollars are working hard to assist people right here,” stated Jackie Putterman, Special Events Coordinator, MS Society of Canada. The MS Walk is also held in Windsor – both of these events assist with client requests and services for the entire area.
Funds go towards local client services such as the purchase of electric wheelchairs/van lifts/walkers/bathroom aids and other pieces of equipment recommended by a health care provider.
“We really need your support. Even though this event happens each and every year, it is needed to keep up with the ongoing needs of our clients and unfortunately the future needs of those not yet diagnosed,” she said. This year’s fundraising goal is $42,000 for Leamington.
There are currently over 450 registered clients that can request services and equipment from the chapter. As Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic disease with no cure, it is not unusual for one person to need several pieces of mobility equipment over the course of a lifetime.
The MS Society also assists with snow removal, lawncare and special requests on a per needs basis.
At this time the drugs available to treat MS are recommended and prescribed for people with relapsing remitting MS. The drugs have been on the market for approximately 18 years now. They have proven themselves in lessening the frequency and severity of MS flare ups or “attacks”. These medications, if started early, are successful in lessening the severity of the disease and the lasting disability that can accompany it. “We will be able to see in the next 10 years – if the drugs have made a significant difference in having people lapse into the secondary progressive disease. Things are promising,” stated Putterman.
Events such as the MS Walk, participants, donors and the sponsors contribute to have allowed the MS Society to contribute to important research projects that make breakthroughs like this possible. “We take care of the needs of our local clients first, and then anything else goes to research,”
she said.
New teams of 4 or more and new sponsors and /or donations of items for the raffle, items such as bottled water and snacks or a new product you may be wishing to promote are always welcome. For more information go to the website at www.mswalks.ca or call 519-977-9221.
In front, from left to right, are Jackie Putterman, MS Special Events Coordinator; Rhonda Fells, UCCU Member Services Representative; and Jack Brush, MS Walk chairman. In back, from left to right, are Tim Seech, UCCU Account Manager; Susie Gay, Mastronardi Team Captain; Sheila Brush, MS Walk Committee member; and Lloyd Arner, MS Walk Committee member. (SUN Photo)
Kidney Disease: Facing the Facts
• An estimated 2.6 million Canadians have kidney disease, or are at risk.
• Each day, an average of 16 people are told that their kidneys have failed.
• The two leading causes of kidney failure in new patients: Diabetes – 35%; Renal Vascular Disease (including high blood pressure) –18 %;
• The number of Canadians being treated for kidney failure has tripled over the past 20 years.
• 53% of new renal failure patients are 65 years of age or older.
• Among the 39,352 people being treated for kidney failure in Canada in 2010: 59% (23,188) were on dialysis; 41% (16,164) had a functioning transplant.
• Hemodialysis is the treatment used in the majority of dialysis cases and it costs roughly $60,000 per patient per year.
• The one-time cost for a kidney transplant is approximately $23,000, plus $6,000 per year for medication necessary.
• Over a five-year period, a transplant is approximately $250,000 less expensive per patient than dialysis while improving quality of life.
Organ Donation
Letters to the Editor
• Nearly 80% of the over 4,300 Canadians on the waiting list for an organ transplantation, are waiting for a kidney.
• In 2010, a third of the people who died while waiting for organs were waiting for a kidney (82 people).
• Nearly 40% of kidney transplants are made possible by living donors.
• Donor rates have stagnated since 2006 (14-17 donors/million).
Re: Privacy’s Obituary
Dear Editor:
A Place of Seclusion (Beginning of Time – Facebook IPO), known by her shortened name Privacy, was truly the quality of being apart from company or observation. She was raised in a time when there were secrets and freedom from unauthorized intrusions.
• The need for organs outpaces the supply.
• Kidney patients waited a median time of 3.5 years in 2010 for a deceased-donor
• Register your intention to donate your organs (either on your healthcare card, driver’s license or through your provincial donor registry). make a difference:
• Speak to your family and loved ones to make sure they know your wishes.
• Consider living organ donation and find out more at www.kidney.ca.
• Consider joining the Living Donor Paired Exchange Kidney Registry: http://www.organsandtissues.ca/s/englishpublic/living-kidney-donation
Privacy enjoyed a life that began when there were no boundaries; there was absolutely nothing and infinite ruled the day. Although cave paintings and the petroglyphs of prehistoric peoples threatened her existence, the advent of writing systems and writing implements changed her destiny.
Stone tablets, clay tablets, wax tablets, vellum, parchment, paper, copperplate, styluses, quills, ink brushes, pencils, pens, lithography, typewriters, word processors, programmable electromechanical computing machines and, finally, programmable electronic digital computers all contributed to Privacy’s ongoing demise.
However, it was quantum computer architecture that provided the ability of any type of computer, netbook, supercomputer, or cellular automation to perform the exact same tasks. Then, fast networking technologies like Ethernet and ADSL led to a very large portion of all devices regularly connecting. Finally, it was wireless networking using mobile phone networks that made access to the secrets of Privacy ubiquitous.
So it was, that the beautifully elegant Privacy became terminally ill.
At first, governments, believing they should provide assistance for Privacy’s ills, created legislation based upon primitive networks by creating “Do Not Call Legislation”. It was too late; the illness afflicting Privacy was spreading rapidly. Physical networks were being overtaken by social networks and the largest social network had seduced Privacy to her final resting place.
On the day that the world’s largest social network first sells part of itself into the ubiquity, there will be over 845 million inhabitants on earth who are friends, sharing secrets, in a state of constant observation.
Rest in peace, my dear friend Privacy! James D. Godfrey Windsor, Ontario,
Neptune Sunset (Pigeon Bay) - Photo by Craig Dunmore
An ultimate show of teamwork saves McDermott’s life
Special Feature by Melissa McCarty
For sports fans, there comes a time when your team wins a big game and as silly as it may sound, you are able to sleep a little better that night and you start the next day with a little jump in your step. There also comes a time when your team suffers a devastating loss that leaves you miserable for days. There also comes a time when your team suffers their worst defeat of the season to put them down 2-1 in their playoff series and you could care less because it pales in comparison to the much bigger loss that nearly took place that night. Such was the case for the Leamington Flyers last Sunday.
At the end of the 1st period of game 3, Flyers assistant coach Jamie McDermott walked into the coaches room and began complaining about chest pains. Moments later the team’s trainer, Dr. Steve O’Neil, ordered someone to call 911 as he recognized the 39-year-old as having textbook symptoms of a heart attack. The ambulance arrived as the 2nd period was getting underway, with many of the fans and players having no idea what was going on.
Jamie’s wife Michelle was at the game with their children, 14-year-old Jake and 4-year-old Jessi, and Jamie’s parents Bonnie and Don were also there. Michelle, Bonnie and Don immediately rushed down to the coaches room to be with Jamie while family friends who were at the game remained with the children.
Jamie was taken to Leamington hospital where he had two nurses who never left his side the entire time: Shelly Lavadan and William Mickle. The ER doctor on call that night was Dr. Stapleton who was able to identify that this was a dire situation and, by all accounts, made the lifesaving decision to immediately send Jamie to hospital in Detroit. Had Dr. Stapleton and nurses Shelly, William and Lauren Adams not taken such good care of Jamie he would not have even been stable enough for the ambulance to take him to Detroit.
Nurse Shelly and respiratory therapist Jeff Jackson travelled in the ambulance with Jamie to Henry Ford Hospital where it was determined that he had suffered an aortic aneurism and that he needed to undergo emergency surgery to save his life. The McDermotts were told that less than 15% of people who suffer from an aortic aneurism survive and that his odds of making it through the surgery were 50/50.
Cardiac surgeons Dr. Morgan and Dr. McElmurry and their team at Henry Ford began operating on Jamie in the wee hours of Monday morning to repair the valve to his aorta. When they were done six hours later the surgery was deemed a success; however, Jamie still wasn’t out of the woods as they had to make sure his heart would begin functioning properly again with the repaired aorta and that he wouldn’t succumb to an infection.
Jamie’s family was advised that he would likely remain in a coma for at least 24 hours after surgery. However, to
everyone’s surprise, especially the medical staff, Jamie woke just a few hours later and began talking. The next day he was sitting up and progressing much faster than anyone could have ever imagined. His mom Bonnie posted on facebook: We have several medical people dropping in to see ‘SuperMan’ as no one can believe his progress! Just doesn’t happen this way!
Throughout the week Jamie’s condition rapidly improved and on Thursday his wife Michelle posted: Going to take my hubby for a romantic walk down the halls of Henry Ford Hospital :). Thursday night Jamie even surprised the Flyers players by giving an inspirational pre-game speech via speaker phone just minutes before the Flyers faced the Strathroy Rockets in what could have been their last game of the season. The Flyers responded by winning 6-2 to force game 6.
Jamie’s family was initially told that he would likely remain in the hospital for a few weeks; however, he is doing so well that they are letting him out of the hospital this week, just over a week after he nearly lost his life.
The support shown to Jamie and his entire family has been incredible and extremely moving. Countless people, including many who have never even met Jamie, have expressed their concern for him and his family, offering up prayers and well wishes and offering to assist in any way possible, like preparing meals or cleaning their house. Hundreds of people signed a giant get well card for Jamie at Thursday night’s win over Strathroy.
The Flyers were contacted by numerous teams in the GOJHL who also sent along well wishes and Jamie’s dad posted a very touching note on facebook that included the following: These very strong competitors who compete for the win drop those differences and come together as one to show all just how important life is and at the end of the day bond together as one to show all how this team of players and organizations really as a League are bonded as one.
From the beginning of Jamie’s chest pains until he came out of surgery on Monday morning, everything that needed to go right in order to save his life did go right. It was the perfect storm of positive circumstances thanks to the quick action and expert judgment of all of those who helped him. In a time when the health care systems both in our community and in the United States are constantly coming under fire, it is important to make sure that we acknowledge when something positive happens. Without the quick and expert actions of Dr. Steve O’Neil, the ambulance drivers, Dr. Stapleton and everyone in the Leamington Hospital emergency room and Dr. Morgan, Dr.
McElmurry and the entire team at Henry Ford Hospital you would likely be reading an obituary notice for Jamie McDermott here instead.
Jamie’s situation proved that our health care system isn’t all bad, as many people would like to think, and that the power of prayer and positive thinking can work wonders.
Omsteads honoured for Outstanding Conservation Commitment to ERCA
The Essex Region Conservation Foundation (ERCF) honoured two recipients with a Conservation Foundation award at their Annual General Meeting on March 7. The awards recognized outstanding philanthropic commitment from an individual or family, and from corporations.
“The Foundation initiated this award recognition program to recognize the overwhelming support we have received from our supporters. It is with great appreciation that we honour those who have chosen to give back to our community in order to create a more sustainable region,” said Richard Wyma, ERCF Executive Director.
The award for Outstanding Individual Contribution for an individual or family was named the Clifford Hatch Award, in memory of Clifford Hatch, who made the largest single contribution to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation in 1995, when he donated his farm and outbuildings. “He encouraged us to sell the land and retain the funds for the Foundation,” explains Wyma. “Without Mr. Hatch’s contribution, we would not have had been in a position to acquire the Chrysler Canada Greenway, which is now a resource enjoyed by thousands in this community.”
The Clifford Hatch Conservation Foundation award was presented to John and Shannon Omstead. “The Omstead family epitomize the spirit of the Foundation,” said Wyma. In 2002 they donated $100,000 to the Foundation to help acquire and restore what is now the 87 acres Hillman Marsh Shorebird Habitat – the first of its kind in North America. Furthermore, for the past 12 years, they have sponsored ERCA’s Education in Nature program, allowing more than 10,000 students each year to learn about the critical importance of conserving our natural environment.
“As a father of four, I want the environment that we leave to our children to be cleaner, greener, and more compelling for the public to enjoy. As a business owner, I recognize that a healthy environment is increasingly critical towards retaining and attracting young professionals to lead our region’s evolution towards an economic model that exemplifies a sustainable balance of economic, social, and environmental priorities,” said John Omstead.
“Education and outreach are key factors in creating a
future of sustainability,” said Wyma. “Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of John and Shannon, these programs, along with the Shorebird Habitat, provide a unique, alternative learning environment to allow children to reconnect and interact with nature.”
Corporate award winner – Union Gas
The Conservation Award for Outstanding Corporate Contribution was awarded to Union Gas for their
$10,000 Centennial Signature Grant to support ERCA’s Nature in Education program, a hands-on study course that teaches students about habitats, water, and wildlife using environmental science-based studies. The grant was one way the company was marking its 100th anniversary of delivering safe, reliable, and affordable service to customers and communities in Ontario.
“At Union Gas, we believe in investing in the future by being environmental stewards and supporting important ecological programs in the communities we serve,” said Mark EgbedeyiEmmanuel, Union Gas dis-
trict manager for Windsor/ Chatham. “We are pleased to support the Nature in Education program which will help our next generation of leaders connect to nature in a more meaningful way.”
In addition to the onetime gift in 2011, Union Gas has also provided sponsorship and volunteers for a variety of ERCA events including the Urban Conservation Challenge, the Essex Region Children’s Water Festival, and provided volunteers to paint ERCA’s donated portable classroom at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area. Thousands of students each year will use this facility for the classroom portion of their conservation education program.
“Union Gas represents a strong corporate steward in our community. Their generous support and long time partnership with the Foundation and ERCA is helping to build a more sustainable environment for our region,” said Wyma. ERCA Foundation
The Essex Region Conservation Foundation supports ERCA by raising the funds required to reforest and green the Essex region, provide conservation education, protect those significant natural areas that remain, plant new forests in strategic locations, restore wetlands, protect cultural heritage, and increase green connections through acquiring and developing trails.
Everett, Andrew, Shannon, John, Tara and Brittany Omstead.
Taking a look at basic plant care
In the back yard...
All plants need light in order to produce the sugar and starches they need to survive and to release oxygen. Each plant has its own needs and it is important to know if your plant has low, medium or high light requirements. So when planning your landscape design, it is important you have the right plant for the right light conditions.
More plants die from over-watering than any other cause. Always check a new plant a couple of times per week until you establish a watering cycle. I use my index finger to the second knuckle – if it feels moist, don’t water. By overwatering, the plant will drown because its roots will sit in water, suffocating the plant.
Yellow leaves also indicate over-watering, and brownedged leaves show the beginning of under-watering. If you catch the plant at the browning stage there may be time to save it. At this stage I take the entire plant and submerge it in a pail of water until the bubbles stop, then allow the plant to drain the excess water. The damaged edges of the leaves will not return green again. They can be removed or
trimmed with scissors.
The water requirements vary depending on container size, temperature, humidity, time of the year and light conditions. My basic tips on watering are:
• Use tepid water, as plants will absorb warm water easier than cold water.
• Try not to use heavily chlorinated water or water from a softener. Plants are not fond of either.
• Make sure the container you are using has a good drainage hole. Place some stones or broken pottery over the hole.
• Plants will adapt to different water schedules as long as it is done on a consistent basis and maintained regularly.
Most plants will require fertilizer at some point during the growing season, preferably spring or fall. Be very careful during the hot summer. Liquid plant food such as MiracleGro is a good choice, or 10-15-10. These numbers represent the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Follow the directions on the label, and generally use only half the minimum strength suggested.
The five most often found pests are aphids, white flies, spider mites, scale and mealy bugs. I find the best spray for general maintenance is Sunlight soap. Simply use full strength in a hose sprayer in early morning or late afternoon. However, in some cases I will use a store purchased organic insecticidal soap spray.
Local Scout troop going to Jamboree in Alberta
Rummage sale fundraiser will help with costs
The 2nd Leamington Scouts has announced ambitious fundraising plans to help realize their goal of attending the Canadian Scout Jamboree at Sylvan Lake, Alberta in June 2013. The estimated total needed to send the Scouts troop is $40,000. In addition to traditional fundraising activities like chocolate bar sales, and pasta dinners, 2nd Leamington Parent Jamboree Committee will be holding a rummage sale at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington, on Saturday, March 24 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. An array of children’s items, books, jewellery, dishes, shoes, purses, clothing, small appliances, curtains, linens, and household goods will be available. Baked goods will also be for sale. Donations of items for sale will be gratefully received at the church on Friday, March 23 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Proceeds from the event go directly to support 2nd Leamington Scouting youth attending the 2013 Canadian Scout Jamboree in Alberta.
Second Leamington Scouting was formed in 1934 and follows Scouts Canada’s Mission: “To contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.”
Held in Sylvan Lake, Alberta from July 6 to 13, 2013, Canadian Scout Jamboree 2013 will bring youth, leaders and volunteers from across the country and from around the world together for the ultimate Scouting experience. Scouts will share friendship and adventure while experiencing personal development that only a jamboree experience can bring.
THE LEAMINGTON KIWANIS CLUB IS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION. Meetings are held twice a month, the first and third Thursday. If you are a non-profit organization and would like a meeting place on weekdays, or if you are interested in learning more about our organization, or to have us involved in your community, please contact Leo at 519 325-0953.
FRIDAY, MARCH 16 - Fundraiser for LAERC. Irish Stew Luncheon 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Leamington United Church. $9 at the door.
SATURDAY, MARCH 17 & SUNDAY, MARCH 18
- 47th Rt. Hon. Sir Winston Churchill Chapter IODE Antique Show on Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 18 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. $5 admission. Leading Canadian dealers. Handicapped accessible.
MONDAY, MARCH 19 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., for those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge. All are welcome.
MONDAYS, MARCH 19 - JUNE 4 - “Alpha Course”. Dinner, video and discussion, exploring the meaning of the Christian Faith. Every Monday, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Meadow Brook Fellowship, 219 Talbot St. E., Leamington. To register call 519-326-3605.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20 - FREE Breastfeeding Information Session, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit 1005 Ouellette Ave., Windsor, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Breastfeeding is a wonderful and healthy way to feed your baby. If you are thinking of breastfeeding and would like easy and helpful tips, join us for a free information session. Everyone is welcome. All classes are taught by public health nurses. To Register, call 519-258-2146, ext. 1340.
THURSDAY, MARCH 22 - Prime Rib Dinner at
St. John the Evangelist, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, 6:00 p.m. Tickets $25, available from church office 519-326-3111 or by calling 519-326-4042.
FRIDAY, MARCH 23 - at 12:00 noon the Leamington Mersea Historical Society will hold its Regular Meeting at the Museum, 121 Essex County Rd. 14, Leamington. Bring a bag lunch. Speaker: author and storyteller Jane Buttery, “A History of Colchester”. Everyone is welcome.
SATURDAY, MARCH 24 - Wild Game Dinner & Silent Auction, with Italio Labignan from the Canadian Sport Fishing Network on TSN, at 6:30 p.m., Kingsville Community Church, 1860 Division Rd. N. Special guests: the Kingsville Jazz Quartet a.k.a. Ron’s Relics. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 at the door, available at Kingsville Community Church 519-733-5693 or FGT Church, 285 Talbot St. E. in Leamington 519322-2316. Limited seating. Proceeds to KCC Men’s Ministry.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25 - Benefit Pancake Breakfast for Lainie Sallmen, at Mersea United Church, located on Mersea Rd. 8 east of Blytheswood (corner of Roads 8 & 12). Serving from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: by donation. For info contact Ken 519-825-7300 or church office 519-825-4157.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25 - 11am - 2pm, Spring Brunch at Olinda-Ruthven, 1907 Queen Blvd, Ruthven. Adults $10, children 6-12 $5, children 5 and under free. Support persons for people with Special Needs ~ FREE.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25 - Kittenaide will have a booth of new & interesting items plus a book sale, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 365 Queen Lakeside Park Pavilion, Kingsville. Many vendors. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 - Farm Safety annual meeting at Calasanti’s at 6:00 p.m. $15, every-
one welcome. Call 519-776-7476 for more info.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31 - 4:30 - 7:00 pm - Roast Beef Dinner at Trinity, New California, 1005 Road 2 West, Kingsville. Advance tickets only. Call Bonnie at 519-733-2590. Tickets: adults $15; children 6-12 $6; children under 6 free. Support persons for people with Special Needs ~ Half Price. Limited accessible. Takeouts available.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31 & SUNDAY, APRIL 1Erie Wildlife Rescue Yard/Bake Sale, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 11168 Tecumseh Rd. E. near Banwell Rd. Come for lunch. All indoors. Something for everyone.
APRIL - Show people facing cancer that they are not alone by supporting the Canadian Cancer Society’s 2012 Daffodil Campaign. Call 519254-5116 to volunteer or go to www.cancer.ca/windsor.
SUNDAY APRIL 1 - 2:00 pm, “April Foolishness” - Spring Fling for Guestwood Camp at Olinda-Ruthven, 1907 Queen Blvd, Ruthven. Admission $10 per person/$25 per family, support persons for people with special needs ~ FREE. Refreshments at intermission. All proceeds for GessTwood.
SUNDAY, APRIL 1 & TUESDAY, APRIL 3 - The Sun Parlour Players are holding auditions for the play Steel Magnolias at the Bank Theatre, 10 Erie St. S., Leamington. Women ages 17 to 70. Sunday, April 1 from 1-3 p.m. and 7-9, and Tuesday, April 3 from 7-9 p.m. For more info call 519-326-8805.
TUESDAY, APRIL 3 & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4The Taoist Tai Chi Society will be hosting two Open Houses at the Leamington United Church, 9 John Street, Tues. Apr. 3 from 9:30 -10:15 a.m. and Wed. Apr. 4 from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. For more info call 519-255-9744 or visit www.toaist.org/frequently-asked-questions.
KINGSVILLE - 27 Main St. East 519-733-5032
LEAMINGTON - 34 Talbot St. East 519-322-2802
ESSEX - 76 Talbot St. North 519-776-6340
TILBURY - 20 Queen St. S. 1-519-682-3180
BILL PLUMB
Cherry pickin’
JOHN WEESE
Hard to believe he’s 78 years old and he’s still scrappin’. Don Cherry. Simply bring up his name and the opinions begin to fly from all corners. To love or to loathe, he truly is a national treasure and unrivaled asset to the CBC.
Don has created a brand for himself that’s bigger and more lasting than anything the wizards of Bloor Street could ever dream up. The man has got it all, a laundry list of attributes – good, bad and all off the charts. And for whatever reason, most of us can’t take our eyes off the bugger, especially on a Saturday night during a long Canadian winter. It’s not too unlike the Jerry Lewis phenomenon in France or the Michael Jackson thing in Japan. The big difference, of course, is that those guys had talent. Don Cherry? Not so much. What he does have, he has in spades.
True, he knows the game well enough, but share some beers with some of the more enlightened brains of today’s game and most will reluctantly disagree with many of his coaching methods. Guys who played for him loved his heart, but when it came to Xs and Os, Grapes wasn’t exactly a professor of effective strategy in their minds. He won Coach of the Year in Boston but got canned shortly after. He then had a brief and fiery time as coach in Colorado before getting the axe there in 1979. Cherry hasn’t coached in the NHL since. Sometimes good coaches simply don’t get another crack (re: Ted Nolan), but most do. In the case of Burns, Keenan and Hitchcock, they get many cracks.
Don seemed at least 20 years past his prime when he returned to coach Junior A hockey for the Mississauga Ice Dogs a decade ago or so. He drafted and assembled a team comprised of kids that came up through the ranks of sophisticated systems learned through the development years of Triple A. Cherry’s penchant for dump and chase and play the man may be Hockey 101 stuff, but these kids had that mastered since PeeWee. That period was not a very good one for Team Cherry. Not all was a disaster with his return to coaching. He filled the rinks wherever his team visited.
Consider that Don was a vagabond minor league hockey player who performed in more cities in North America than Hank Snow. He played exactly one game in “the show” over the 20 years he rode the buses. Admittedly, he was “company meat”: a grinder, fighter, warrior who’d show up every night to do what ever was asked of him.
As a broadcasting professional, he is to that vocation what a stripper is to modern dance. His grammar and diction is absolute evidence
that he was a product/victim of the hockey machine of his day (and arguably today as well) that places far more emphasis on the locker room than the classroom.
So what the heck is it about Donald S. Cherry that makes him so gosh darn lovable “and all that stuff”? Why does he rival Tim Hortons coffee for popularity in Canada? Hard to say, but I suspect it’s because he has the alchemy of all the best things in a person’s character. And then there’s that delicious contradictory mix of all those attributes. His 11 herbs and spices include his toughness to take on giants in the NHL or the CBC. Whose afraid of the Big Bad Burke? Not Don Cherry.
We love his softness, his kind heart for the widows and children of fallen soldiers. On the one hand, we can’t get enough of his thirst for “old-time hockey”, “the code” and the blood ’n’ guts guys of the “real game”, and yet it was Mr. Cherry who dipped into his own wallet to fund the production and promotion of STOP stickers on the backs of little kids’ sweaters. We adore his rants as well as his tearful
tributes. We love and hate his horny haberdashery, big collars and plaid patterns et al.
Most of all, we love that fact that “one of us” gets the best seat in the house and an open microphone every Saturday night to “tell it like it is” in that Jack Nicolson “you can’t handle the truth” style.
And boy, oh boy, do we love the storytellers. Perhaps Don Cherry has discovered his best talent and true calling. He’s the ultimate yarnster that you’d be lucky to find at your local Legion, Tim Hortons or kitchen table. We love that about him.
Don Cherry is funny too, possessing a wonderful sense of humour, often self-effacing, and he’s equipped with a hearty laugh as well. How can you not love this guy? I bet even Brian Burke and the brass at CBC television keep a picture or two of him tucked deeply in their wallets.
I’m a bit more open about my fondness for “Grapes”. I proudly display my Don Cherry bobble-head. Really, is there anything more fitting than that?
Does anybody really know what time it is?
Just my thoughts...
Our friends the Zamits sent us a Salisbury Cathedral calendar from England as a gift. I glanced at it and wondered if the English begin daylight saving time the same as we do. There was no mention of it on March 11. It marked “St. David’s Day” March 1st, “St. Patrick’s Day” March 17thh, “Mothering Sunday” (whatever that is) March 18th, “Holiday N. Ireland” March 19th, and then, on Sunday March 25th, it announced “British Summer Time
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Begins”.
You and I know that spring begins on the vernal equinox, March 20th, and summer begins on the day of the Summer Solstice, June 20th, so you may wonder how in the world the British had the temerity to announce summer only days after the start of spring. Wonder no more: the British call their daylight saving time British Summer Time, and they begin it on the last Sunday of March, not the second Sunday as we currently do.
The reason I was moved to question daylight saving time at all is really quite simple: I bitterly resent losing that hour of sleep when unknown powers decree that daylight saving time must begin for reasons that seem no sounder than those for not changing the clocks at all. Please join me in a quick
LIDDLE
overview of some of the more popular explanations for this annual disruption to our natural circadian rhythms. One: people enjoy longer well-lit evenings that DST affords us. Today (March 14th) the sun will rise at 6:43h EST, set at 18:36h EST, and we will enjoy about 12.82 hours of light. Switching the clock so that those two numbers become 7:43 a.m. DST and 7:36 p.m. DST is just stupid: it makes no difference. On the first day of summer, June 20th (this year) the sun will rise at 4:54h EST, and set at 20:10h EST, and we will enjoy 16.4 hours of illumination. While I’m not too keen on the sun rising just before 5 a.m., changing it to just before 6 a.m. isn’t a big help. What really is irksome is the fact that the sun won’t set here in Leamington until 11:10 p.m. DST and darkness won’t fall until a quarter to twelve, midnight! People may enjoy longer evenings, but watching the sun set at eleven o’clock at night is carrying things too far.
Two: energy is saved by extending daylight into the evening hours. Do you know how much energy is saved? Before you answer, take a look at what I found:
“Does Daylight Saving Time Save Energy?
Evidence from a Natural Experiment in Indiana
Matthew J. Kotchen and Laura E. Grant NBER Working Paper No. 14429
October 2008
ABSTRACT
... the primary rationale for DST has always been to promote energy conservation. Nevertheless, there is surprisingly little evidence that DST actually saves energy. This paper takes advantage of a natural experiment in the state of Indiana to provide the first empirical estimates of DST effects on electricity consumption in the United States since the mid-1970s. Focusing on residential electricity demand, we conduct the first-ever study that uses micro-data on households to estimate an overall DST effect. The dataset consists of more than 7 million observations on monthly billing data for the vast majority of households in southern Indiana for three years. Our main finding is that—contrary to the policy’s intent—DST increases residential electricity demand. Estimates of the overall increase are approximately 1 percent, but we find that the effect is not constant throughout the DST period. DST causes the greatest increase in electricity consumption in the fall, when estimates range between 2 and 4 percent. These findings are consistent with simulation results that point to a tradeoff between reducing demand for lighting and increasing demand for heating and cooling. We estimate a cost of increased electricity bills to Indiana households of $9 million per year.”
Is there any credible argument against daylight savings time? You might be tempted to just say no, but before you do, consider this other little gem I came across:
“... recent research indicates that pedestrian fatalities from cars soar at 6:00 p.m. during the weeks after clocks are set back in the fall. Walkers are three times as likely to be hit and killed by cars right after the switch than in the month before DST ends. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, who found a 186 percent jump in the risk of being killed by a car for every mile walked, speculate that drivers go through an adjustment period when dusk arrives earlier. Although the risk drops in the morning, because there are fewer pedestrians at 6:00 a.m., the lives saved in the morning don’t offset those lost in the evening.
This research corroborates a 2001 study by researchers at the University of Michigan, which found that 65 pedestrians were killed by car crashes in the week before DST ended, and 227 pedestrians were killed in the week following the end of DST.” [www.webexhibits.org/daylightsaving]
One final thought before I leave you. Do you know what time it really is in Leamington? We are grouped into a geographic region called the Eastern Time Zone. Everybody in that area pretends that it is the same time everywhere in that zone, but the truth is that the folks at the eastern edge of the zone are running late, and those at the western edge are running early because the sun sails smoothly through the sky. Local “noon” (when the sun is at its zenith) today is at 12:39h EST, or, 13:39h DST! So, if you are reading this little rant and, looking at your watch you see that it is almost twenty to two in the afternoon, congratulations: it is actually noon here in Tomato Town.
OPP learning Spanish
On Tuesday, March 6th 10 OPP members received their certificate for Introduction to Spanish.
The OPP partnered with the Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP) to deliver introductory Spanish classes to members of the OPP (both civilians and police officers). The program was designed so that officers can have a better appreciation for the local migrant community culture and to learn basic related phrases to assist in performing front line duties.
“The language class was a unique training opportunity that will add a tremendous amount of value to police and community relations,” said Staff Sergeant Ed Marocko.
The teaching approach is based on emphasizing the essential similarities and difference between Spanish and English. The approach allows officers to quickly grasp the fundamentals of the language and confidently move forward.
A graduation of the 10 members was held on at the Leamington OPP Detachment, with a potluck of Spanish dishes afterwards.
Wonder Broads approach 10th anniversary
This year the Wonder Broads will celebrate their 10th anniversary as a breast cancer survivor team that travels worldwide representing the community. The Wonder Broads of Windsor and Essex County formed in the early spring of 2003. The original goal was to support and participate in the first International Dragon Boats for the Cure in July 2003.
The Wonder Broads are a registered local charity comprised solely of breast cancer survivors from Windsor and Essex County who paddle for a dragon boat team.
The Wonder Broads are planning a spring fundraiser in the form of a Spring Pasta Fest at Colasanti’s on Thursday, May 3 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids. For tickets call 519-253-7176.
The Wonder Broads website is www.wonderbroads.org
Pictured here are the “gradu-
of
to Spanish class, from left to right, Joan Wilson, Antonio Nohra (instructor) Miranda Chase, James Lyman, Chieu Seng, Lise Pharand, Sean Beaul, Susan Dobson, Stephane Bilodeau. Elizabeth Cobby and Shawn Diewold were absent from the photo.
(SUN Photo by Shelby Zakoor)
STRATHROY OUSTS FLYERS FROM PLAYOFFS
Tuesday, March 6th
Strathroy 5 – Flyers 4 (OT)
Going into game 4 the Flyers were trailing the series 2 games to 1. They were 31.6 seconds away from winning and evening up the series when Strathroy’s game tying goal went in off an apparent high stick however after discussing it, the refs decided the goal would stand and the game headed to overtime for the second time this series.
“It looked like a high stick when we reviewed it but that’s a tough call for the official,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “They have a split second to make that decision and it’s not like the NHL where they get to review it. ” Flyers forward Alex Seguin said the team was extremely frustrated since the win was within reach.
“To work so hard through the entire game and then to end up losing after that controversial call was obviously frustrating,” Seguin said. “But we know if we keep working hard the bounces will come our way.”
The Flyers had a 4-2 lead in the third period on goals from Nick Nicodemo, Alex Seguin, Tyler Quigley and Tony Spidalieri but Strathroy pulled within one with just under seven minutes to go in the 3rd and then got the controversial tying goal with 31.6 seconds left in regulation. Strathroy’s Brian Brosnan scored just 2:32 into overtime to give the Rockets the 5-4 win and a 3-1 series lead.
Thursday, March 8th Flyers 6 – Strathroy 2
Saturday, March 10th Strathroy 4 – Flyers 3
With their season on the line in game 5, the Flyers got a pre-game boost when assistant coach Jamie McDermott called from the hospital to give the team a pep talk just minutes before the start of the game. The Flyers responded in a big way skating to a 6-2 win over the Rockets and narrowing the Rockets series lead to 3-2.
“That was uplifting for us, a real boost,” admitted Alex Seguin. “We have all been so worried about him and just to hear his voice and to know that he still cares about us and is worried about us after all that he’s been through, that was huge.”
Head coach Tony Piroski addressed the players before the game as usual but then turned it over to McDermott who was on speaker phone from his hospital room in Detroit. McDermott was rushed to the hospital in the middle of game 2 due to chest pains and had to undergo emergency surgery after suffering an aortic aneurism. “It was very heart felt and they knew then it was time to produce. It gave us a big lift,” Piroski said.
Nick Nicodemo, Austin Mattson, Alex Seguin, Jared Dennis and Eric Leardi each had one goal and one assist while Tony Spidalieri also scored. It was his fifth consecutive game with a goal.
Veteran
and
The Flyers season came to an end in Strathroy on Saturday when they were edged 4-3 by the Rockets. Strathroy had a 2-0 lead near the end of the first period when Tyler Quigley scored his first of two goals with 14 seconds left in the period to make it 2-1 after one. Strathroy got another pair of goals in the second to make it 4-1 heading into the third.
The Flyers started a comeback when Dakota Olvin’s shot from the point made it 4-2 just over six minutes in. In the final minutes of play the Flyers pulled goaltender Colin Greeley to put out the extra attacker and Quigley’s second goal of the game came with 1:14 to go to pull the Flyers within one. But despite heavy pressure and a couple good chances in the final minute of play the Flyers couldn’t tie it up and Strathroy won the game 43 and won the series 4-2. Strathroy goes on to face Sarnia in the Western Conference semi-finals with the other series being London versus St. Marys.
NOTES: Tyler Quigley led the Flyers in playoff scoring with 4 goals and 4 assists….Just as they did for the regular season the Flyers struggled on the powerplay going just 6 for 35 including registering no goals on a handful of 2 man advantages…Saturday’s game was the last game for veterans Quigley, Cheyne Matheson, Matt Ogden, Austin Mattson, Nick Nicodemo and Ron Soucie….Flyers assistant coach Jamie McDermott continues to improve after having emergency surgery last week following an aortic aneurism. He was released from the hospital on Monday.
Tony Spidalieri scores on Rocket’s goalie Dalen Kuchmey in the Flyers 6-2 win last Thursday. Spidalieri scored in each of the first 5 games of the series. (photo by Shelly Quick)
forward Tyler Quigley led the Flyers in playoff scoring with 4 goals
4 assists including a pair of goals in their game 6 loss. (photo by Shelly Quick)
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Bantam Minors advance to OMHA Finals!
The Southpoint Minor Bantams swept the semi-final series against Oakville on Friday, March 9. After winning the first two games at home 3-2 and 2-0, the Minor Bantams travelled to Oakville on Friday where they defeated the Oaks 4-0. The team is sponsored by FM Nassif Trucking and will be playing Quinte West (Trenton) in the OMHA Finals, which will begin the weekend of March 16, 17 &18. No game details are available at this time. Check out the most up-to-date information at www.southpointminorhockey.com
(Photo by Stacey Omstead-DiNiro)
Wheatley Oldtimers finish season with a win
The Wheatley Oldtimers Hockey Club entered three 50 & Over tournaments this season. They won the Ambassador Cup in a double shootout and placed second in the Belle River Tournament, losing to Amherstburg Goodtimers 5-2.
The final tournament of the year was held in Amherstburg, and Wheatley won all three of their round robin games to advance to the finals. Teams played were Southfield Michigan (3-1), Lansing Michigan (8-2) and Tilbury Silverwings (4-2).
In the finals the Wheatley Oldtimers again met up with the Tilbury Silverwings. They won the tournament by defeating Tilbury 3-1 in a well-played hockey game on Wheatley’s part and good goaltending by Gene Biekx.
Wheatley Oldtimers Hockey Club, front row left to right: Barry Colenutt, Rick Thompson, Ken Steingart, Gene Biekx (goalie), Gary Hillier, Randy Garant. Back row: Bruce King (coach), Andy Herring, Alex Crane, Terry Wilding, Mark Ribble, Ken Cobby, Wes Wright, Dennis Ribble, Garry Knight, Gary Mutterback.
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Over 50 assorted Fitness & Aqua Fitness classes per week
• Did you know the Complex offers NOON HOUR fitness classes? Come for a 30 minute Pilates Tummy Tuck class on Mondays and Wednesdays, and come for Fit in 30 with Rosie on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Exercise made easy in 30 minutes from 12:15-12:45 on your lunch break!
• Complex weight and cardio training rooms are full of equipment. Whether you’re just beginning or if you exercise to an advanced regimen, the Complex offers one compact fee and no enrollment or initiation fees.
• Youth can purchase a swim/gym/ skate pass and be in motion all winter long!
• Student memberships are very affordable and very popular among the teenage crowd!
• Adults can meet with a personal trainer or nutrition and wellness coach to help them reach new goals!
• Swimming Theme Day: Spring Fling takes place on Sun. Mar. 25 from 1-3p.m. Lifeguards will lead fun games like an Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Relays on the pool deck!
• March Break is here – Monday, March 12 to Friday, March 16 – and if you didn’t head south then the Complex is the place to be! March Break Activities include daily public swimming from 3-5 p.m., daily recreational gym from 1-3 p.m., and daily public skating from 1-3 p.m.
• March Break Day Camp for ages 4-7 and 8-12. Camp runs from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with a different theme each day to keep the kids entertained and active! There’s swimming, skating, crafts and games galore, plus ‘You’re the Chef’ for the kids ages 8-12. Register in advance, as Day Camp fills up quickly.
• The 12th annual Home and Garden Tradeshow takes place March 30, 31 and April 1. Leamington’s Home & Garden Tradeshow is the place to come for all your spring garden and home renovation projects. Don’t drive all over to 5 or 6 showrooms when you can visit with all the vendors under one roof and be informed on all the latest products and services and pricing. Plus you can WIN over $15,000 in prizes at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex Tradeshow!
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Winning the gold medal in the 4x50 relay at the Ontario Provincial Swim Championships were, from the left, Andrew Binder, Andrej Kukuruzovic, Aaron Norg and Cody Lavoie.
Lavoie swims to records
Local swimmer Cody Lavoie has just returned from a hectic 7 days of swim competition. First off he competed for four days in Ottawa (Mar. 1-4) at the Ontario Provincial Swim Championships. During the meet Cody placed in the top 6 in all seven of his individual events, highlighted by a bronze medal in the 400m freestyle with an incredible time of 4:12.
Overall Cody was pleased with his efforts. “I went into the meet hoping to make finals in a couple of events,” said Cody. “In the end, I made finals in all 7 of my events and never placed lower than 6th in anything. I swam a lot of personal bests, too. These are some of the best age-group swimmers in the country. Coach Semenov had me ready to perform.”
However, it was Cody’s relay team that caught the attention of everyone in the pool. “We swam to gold in the 4x50 freestyle relay as well as the 4x100 freestyle relay,” said Cody. “Our 4x50 freestyle relay set the all-time provincial meet record for 15 year olds, so we were pretty pumped. There were some great names from the past that we beat. It was a total team effort. The guys all swam great!”
The relay team included Aaron Norg, Andrew Binder, Andrew Kukuruzovic and Cody. The same relay team took bronze in the 4x50 medley relay.
With numerous personal best swims in Ottawa, Cody’s only regret was the 50m backstroke. “I was really hoping to qualify for Olympic trials this spring,” he said. “I swam a personal best but came up short by about one second from going to the trials. I know I’m only 15 but I really wanted it… now.”
On the return trip home from Ottawa, Cody joined Coach Stephanie Setler and his Leamington District Secondary School swimming teammates for the Ontario High School Swim Championships in Milton on Mar. 6-7.
Cody swam to the All Ontario bronze medal in the 200m freestyle with a personal best of 1:59. In the 100m backstroke, Cody swam to a 6th place finish.
Said Cody: “At OFSSAA I was going against grade 9 through 12 swimmers. I was real happy with my 200 free time. Breaking the 2-minute mark was a definitely a personal goal that I set at the start of the season. In the backstroke I added .5 seconds and it hurt me in the placings. The competition was real tight.”
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Going through the OFSSAA swim records, it appears that Cody Lavoie is the first Leamington District Secondary School student to win an individual medal (top 3) in the men’s open category for swimming. This is something Cody takes a lot of pride in. “I only get to swim with the high school team once a week because of my commitments with my Windsor swim training,” he said. “Ms Setler does a real good job and I’m proud to represent the LDSS Lions Swim Team.”
Cody summed up the 7 long days in hotels and the tough swimming competition: “Allin-all it was a great 7 days of competing. First with my W.E.S.T. teammates in Ottawa and then with my high school team in Milton. I swam personal bests, won some medals, but I am still a little disappointed about missing Olympic trials. That one second will keep me working hard for awhile! I’ve got to focus on Toronto in April and Calgary in July. I want that qualifying time, even if it means for 2016. I’m only 15, so in 2016 I’ll be that much better and faster. I just want to keep working hard and keep getting faster! But it sure is nice to be home.”
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Sun Parlour Curling Club hosts regional finals
Curling Notes by Gordon Wonnick
As the end of curling season approaches, it seems that a lot of things are happening at Sun Parlour Curling Club. Last weekend the club hosted the regional finals of the Ontario Curling Association Tim Hortons Trophy and the Tim Horton Colt event. In each event, two teams advance to the provincial finals. The results were as follows. Tim Hortons Trophy: A side winner from the Brant Curl-
ing Club was Dianne Dykstra. B side winner from the Dundas Granite Curling Club was Candice Coe
Tim Hortons Colts: A side winner from the Chatham Granite CurlingClub was John Young, Jr. B side winner from the Ilderton Curling Club was Dave Heinrichs. Sun Parlour club members wish them well at the provincials.
On the bonspiel circuit I can once again report Sun Parlour Curling Club winners. At the senior men’s bonspiel in Chatham on March 9 in the first draw the team of Lionel Aasen, Brian Collins, John McGregor and Earl Dunmore won two games and came in second. In the late draw the team of Doug Scott, Lee Penfold, Jerry Paine and Gary McRae won two games and came in first in their draw. Congratulations gents.
This past weekend the club hosted their annual Men’s Two Day bonspiel and I will give a complete report next week.
Coming Up: The annual senior men’s St. Patrick’s bonspiel on Mar. 14… Sturling Stakes bonspiel on Mar. 17… Fun Night (everybody welcome) curling, pizza and music all for $10 on Mar. 24… The closing Swing and Sweep on Sun. Apr. 1.
Aqua In Motion
The February Frolic Ladies 2-Day Bonspiel winners, left to right, were Brenda Ruiter (lead), Darlene Graham (second), Joan Kettle (vice) and Julie Armstrong (skip) of the Sun Parlour Curling Club. They defeated the Bonnie Hyatt team, also from the Sun Parlour club.
Novice majors defeat Erie North Shore
It was a win for the Southpoint Novice Majors as they defeated Erie North Shore on Sat. Mar. 10.
It is always an interesting match when these two rival teams meet and this past Saturday proved no different as the Capitals and the Storm battled it out for 35 minutes on ice. With many families heading south for March break, each team was
down a couple of players with Southpoint down an entire line and missing their full-time goalie.
First goal of the game was scored unassisted by the Capitals’ Luke Tatomir in the first period. The Storm tied it up in the beginning of the second; however, the Capitals came back with three goals of their own: Thomas Jennings, assisted
by Josh Saad and Austin Neufeld; Austin Neufeld, assisted by Luke Tatomir; and Caleb Babirk scored his first goal of the season, assisted by Thomas Chauvin. Austin Neufeld scored his second goal, assisted by Thomas Jennings, in the middle of the third. With only 42 seconds on the clock, Erie North Shore scored again; however, it wasn’t enough and Southpoint won with a final score of 5-2.
Forward Jason Daraiche filled in as Southpoint’s goalie and earned the Capital’s Hard Hat by doing an incredible job and making some pretty fantastic saves during the game. He will lead the Capitals as Captain in one of their final games of the season against Amherstburg on Mar. 18.
Hoops 4 Heart at LDSS
The Leamington Lions students and staff helped to raise approximately $1,800 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation last week.
For those suffering from chronic kidney disease, life can have its challenges in ways that one never would have imagined. Their freedom is suddenly hampered by the fact that they may have to be tied to a dialysis machine several times a week in order to stay alive. After treatment, they may feel weak and unable to do all of the activities they once enjoyed.
Perhaps one of the most difficult changes to a kidney patient’s lifestyle is the dietary constraints they must endure. A person living with kidney disease must limit their fluid intake to one litre per day. They also have to monitor their intake of sodium, potassium and phosphorus, which isn’t always an easy task, since potassium and phosphorus are not part of the 13 core mandatory nutrients to be listed on the Nutrition Facts Table. Factor in that many kidney patients are also diabetic, and these individuals’ diets are extremely restricted!
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is here to help. Thanks to a generous be-
quest from James MacOwen Andrews, www.kidneycommunitykitchen.ca was born. The following online tools are now available for anyone via this website:
• Dietitian-approved and kidneyfriendly recipes
• Drag-and-drop meal planner that tracks vital nutrients
• Drag-and-drop, ready-to-go weekly meal plans created by dietitians
• The ability to submit your recipes to be added and reviewed by dieti tians
• A way to ask nutritional questions of qualified dietitians
• Forums for sharing stories, ideas and favourite recipes
• Diabetic exchange amounts—good for people monitoring diabetic and renal diets
• Tips, FAQs and other nutritional info about the kidney diet
“Bilingual and ad-free, www.kidneycommunitykitchen.ca is a community effort that will make peoples’ lives easier and give them a better way to manage their diet,” said Paul Shay,
National Executive Director of The Kidney Foundation of Canada.
Peer Support
In order to deal with the emotional component of living with kidney disease, The Kidney Foundation of Canada also offers the KIDNEY CONNECT Peer Support program. This program matches those looking for support with volunteers who have been through a similar circumstance. So whether you are a family member and caregiver of a person living with kidney disease, a person considering donating a kidney to someone in need, or a person trying to cope with the stresses of being on dialysis while working and raising a family, the Foundation will do its best to make sure you receive the support you need. Helping anyone touched by kidney disease and with no cost to use this service, the Peer Support program has assisted hundreds of individuals to connect with others when they feel overwhelmed and alone.
“For those living with kidney disease, life has its special challenges. Being
Every day the school featured activities over the lunch including basketball games featuring the senior girls team versus teachers and the senior boys team versus teachers. Other activities included a 3-point contest, slam dunk contest and a pancake breakfast. The activities concluded on Friday, March 9 with a 3-on-3 Hoops 4 Heart basketball tournament organized by Exercise Science students to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Each player paid $2 to enter the tourney and fans paid $2 to watch the action. In total, 16 teams played in the tourney. “We try to divide the teams equally,” said Exercise Science teacher Brandon Boyko. This is the third year that LDSS has held the Hoops 4 Heart fundraising tournament.
able to speak with someone who has gone through it can be a remarkable form of support and assistance,” says Anne Brinkman, Program Manager. Help is only a phone call away. For more information, call 1-866-390PEER (7337).
Other Assistance
Kidney Community Kitchen and the KIDNEY CONNECT Peer Support program are two examples of how The Kidney Foundation of Canada works in your community. In addition to these programs, the Foundation also offers information and referral services, short-term financial assistance and patient manuals for all newly-diagnosed patients. For more information on these services and more, and to know what your donation is supporting, visit www.kidney.ca/ontario.
Kidney Health Month
March is Kidney Health Month and thousands of volunteers across the country will be knocking on doors asking for funds to help support The Kidney Foundation of Canada’s pro-
grams and services, and for kidney research. Every dollar counts. In 2011, Leamington raised $5,500! The Kidney Foundation of Canada looks forward to making it another successful year to help everyone affected by chronic kidney disease. For more information on March Drive, visit www.marchdrive.ca.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Windsor & District Chapter 1368 Ouellette Ave., Suite 310 Windsor, ON N8X 1J9 519-977-9211 www.kidney.ca/ontario
Pictured here is Team Lin. From left to right are Thomas Matier, Coach K (Ken Phan), Taylor Tiessen, Brendan Cornies, Ms. Newhook, and Mrs. Poublon. (SUN Photo)
Joint Statement on Shortages of Injectable Medications
Windsor-Essex hospitals are closely monitoring inventories of injectable medications in the wake of a shortage of products from a Quebec manufacturer.
Windsor Regional Hospital, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital and Leamington District Memorial Hospital continue to work closely with the purchasing agent, Medbuy Corp., to ensure adequate supplies of these medications are available. The hospitals have committed to resource sharing, under the Windsor-Essex Regional Pharmacy Service, in the event of significant supply impacts at any one site.
Hospitals throughout Canada are seeing their inventories impacted by the reduced production at Sandoz Canada’s manufacturing facility in Boucherville, Que. The plant produces the vast majority of sterile injectable medicines for hospitals nationwide – some 140 products are sole sourced through the Quebec plant.
Many of the pain medications received through Sandoz, including morphine, are used for postoperative patients. Further disruptions to these supplies could result in the cancellation of some pre-scheduled surgeries. While at this point there have been no such cancellations attributable to the drug shortage at Sandoz, there is some risk of cancellations in the near future should the supply situation not be corrected in a short timeframe.
The local hospitals are monitoring the situation closely, and will be vigilant in protecting the supplies currently in stock to ensure those in most urgent need receive these medications. All three hospitals are committed to ensuring that any use of alternate medications will not affect the quality of care that patients receive, or the safety of that care.
“While we remain cautiously optimistic that the shortage will be resolved, the three local hospitals will closely collaborate on our available resources in the best interests of patients. We support the Health Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in their efforts to address this nationwide issue in a timely manner,” stated a press release signed by Ron Foster, Windsor Regional Hospital; Steve Erwin, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital; and Terry Shields, Leamington District Memorial.
Bennie Students Learn About Peer Pressure, Self-Esteem
On Friday, March 2, Mrs. Pearce from the Teen Health Centre presented an important message about peer pressure, self-esteem and healthy relationships to M.D. Bennie’s Gr. 7/8 students. Left to right: grade 8 students Jacqui Munoz and Baileigh Coulter, Mrs. Pearce from the Teen Health Centre, Mrs. Tullio, Vice-Principal at M.D. Bennie.
Students from the University of Windsor’s Drama in Education program demonstrated helpful strategies when facing peer pressure to the students at M.D. Bennie.
1st annual Keith Lindsay Memorial tourney a success
a show of
Tournament organizer Greg Dries and Southpoint Minor Hockey we would like to thank everyone who helped make the 1st annual Southpoint Stars Keith Lindsay Memorial Tournament a huge success.
The Atom Championship saw the Tecumseh Tigercats edge out the South County girls by a 1-0 victory that went right down to the last seconds.
In the Peewee Division, a hard fought battle also ended (Continued on page 19)
Throughout the weekend this tournament showcased some great sportsmanship fun and fair play. Thirty-three teams participated in the tournament, and thanks to some divine intervention, all Southpoint teams advanced to the semi-finals on Sunday, March 4.
Bantam Division Champions – Tilbury
Southpoint Red celebrates a victory that put all three Southpoint teams in the semi-finals.
Intermediate Division Champions - Southpoint Rhine Danube
In
true sportsmanship, the Peewee finalists come together for a picture.
Lexus
Lindsay Memorial tournament
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in a one-goal game with LaSalle Sabrecats edging out the Windsor Wildcats 2-1. In a great show of sportsmanship, both teams got together for a wonderful photo opportunity.
In the Bantam final, the Tilbury team proved to be the stronger competitor, scoring 2 while Harrow Lady Rams could not find the back of the net.
The Intermediate Championship game was the highlight of the tournament with two Southpoint teams battling to the finish in a one-goal game (2-1). Congratulations to Southpoint White (Rhine Danube) who pulled out the win, despite all of the obstacles they had getting there.
A thanks goes out to all of those who helped in making this tournament great: Southpoint Board members, especially Jenn Chamberlain, Greg and Sammar Liebrock and Wayne McKeen, and volunteers who spent all weekend going wherever they were needed. Thanks to Dave and Sheri Augustine, Shelley Beleutz and Ron Goyeau. Thanks also goes to the Leamington Women’s hockey league for generously donating towards the keeper trophies and game MVP pucks. “Your constant support of developing girls hockey is so valued. We look forward to next year’s tournament where we expect it only to get bigger and better. Thanks to the Lindsay family for starting this ball rolling. ‘Every day is a good day’,” said Kelly Dries.
South County girls (white) and Ancaster Avalanche (gray) in the semi-finals with mascot on the ice.
An interesting moose tale…
One of the many interesting visitors at Big Buck and Bull Day held at Tilbury Arena on Mar. 3 was Angus McKenzie of London.
McKenzie brought a moose rack to display, and also had an interesting story to share about how he acquired his prize while archery moose hunting.
Angus shot the moose in the Thunder Bay district on October 2, 2011. He had flown into the wilderness alone in his home-built floatplane, had a run-in with a very angry bear
(he now has a new rug with an arrow hole in it), then got the big moose. He ended up having to hire a helicopter from Zimmer Air Services to fly the moose out.
The rack on the moose Angus shot has a mass of 204” and holds the current record for archery moose hunting in Ontario.
CARD OF THANKS BETTY MACKENZIE
It is with thankfulness that the family of Betty Mackenzie give a sincere thank you to all those who offered prayer and help during a time of great sorrow. We appreciate all who expressed love and sympathy through kind words, cards, donations, food and flowers.
Special heartfelt gratitude to the nursing staff (2nd floor) at Leamington Hospital for their wonderful care and concern.
Our family wishes to express heartfelt thanks for the support we received during the loss of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. The gifts of food, cards, floral tributes and charitable donations are a reminder that we are blessed with wonderful relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues.
Our sincere gratitude to those who attended visitation and funeral mass, offered a kind word, a prayer or shared memories.
Special thanks to the staff of 2 East at the Sunparlour Home for their dedication and compassionate care. We thank Fr. Pat Feurth and all who were part of such a meaningful celebration of George’s life. Thanks also Reid Funeral Home and
Correction
In last week’s story Lakefront property available for recreational parkland, it incorrectly stated that the property known as Kopegaron Woods was donated to the Essex Region Conservation Authority by the Koop family. In fact, it was sold for $51,000. Our apologies for this misinformation.
Angus McKenzie and the moose he shot while archery hunting.
McKenzie had to have his moose air-lifted from the Thunder Bay district.
Angus McKenzie with his prize moose rack at Big Buck and Bull Day.
SOC Big Buck & Bull Day attracts hundreds
Southwest Outdoors Club’s annual Big Buck and Bull Day held Mar. 3 at Tilbury Arena attracted about 600 throughout the day.
There were 83 entries which were measured by volunteers from the Foundation for the Recognition of Ontario Wildlife (FROW). The following are the top leader board scores.
Sheds: 1. Scott Dumm – 76 2/8; 2. Chris Gignac – 72 6/8.
The Southwest Outdoors Club in Wheatley is a non-profit organization dedicated to the environment, conservation and outdoor heritage. Big Buck and
Bull Day helps the club raise funds to support community endeavours they are involved in such as Kids Fishing Day, the Big Boyz Fishing Tournament, the wild turkey re-introduction in the Wheatley area, and an ongoing wood duck box program with the Wheatley Scouts.
PRESENTS
CELTIC�CROSSROADS World Fusion Tour Thursday, March 15
KENNY�ROGERS Saturday, March 17
BURTON�CUMMINGS Friday, March 23
THE�O’JAYS Saturday, March 31
FRANK�SINATRA�JR� Saturday, April 7
THE��TH�DIMENSION Thursday, April 12
KEVIN�COSTNER� &�MODERN�WEST Friday, April 13
ELVIS�COSTELLO &�THE�IMPOSTERS Saturday, April 21
GLADYS�KNIGHT Saturday, April 28
JOHNNY�REID Friday, May 4
TRANS-SIBERIAN� ORCHESTRA Saturday, May 12
IL�DIVO Friday, May 18
BOBBY�VINTON Friday, June 1
LISA�LAMPANELLI Friday, June 8
THE�PRICE�IS�RIGHT�LIVE June 27-30
Southwest Outdoors Club member Jerry McCormick checks out a moose rack that Greg Sereda brought to the club’s Big Buck and Bull Day on March 3.
Volunteers from FROW measured the entries.
Cole Russell blowing a goose call.
Despite the nasty weather, the kids fishing pond was a hit as always with young anglers at Big Buck and Bull Day.
S u n n y invites you to check out our new website www.southpointsun.ca
Firefighter injured in blaze
A Leamington firefighter suffered a broken leg after being struck by an object while battling a fire on Monday, March 12 on Victoria Street South in Leamington.
Twenty firefighters responded to a call for assistance at approximately 7:38 p.m. on Monday evening. The vacant two-storey duplex had one room fully involved with the fire extending to the upper floor on arrival.
Firefighters were on the scene for approximately three and one-half hours including cleanup. Damage is estimated at $50,000 for smoke, fire and water. The fire is under investigation.
Happy 50th Anniversary Happy 50th Anniversary
Leamington Br. 84 Legion news
By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk
Congratulations to Leamington Branch 84 on their 85th Anniversary. The Branch received a certificate from Provincial Command in recognition of this milestone.
Nominations for President and Executive will take place at the General Meeting on Apr. 4 at 7 p.m. Hope to see the members there.
Friday night darts are open to anyone willing to play. You do not have to be a member to join in on the fun. Two weeks ago the winners were Mark and Betty, and in 2nd was Simp and Mable. Last week’s winners were Mark and Simp. On Saturdays are the meat draws from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
There is still room for 4 teams in the Easter Tournament. The Junior dart players are heading to Newbury on March 24. Good luck to Connor Patton, Shavaun Jordan, Byran Torode, Tyler Symons, Koby Wille and Noah Simpson.
AUTOMOTIVE
Cherishing 50 years of marriage are Jim and Doreen (Broom) Stonehouse of Tilbury. Married at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Coatsworth, ON on March 17, 1962. The goodness of the Lord has them celebrating along with the families of their three sons and six grandchildren at an Open House on March 17, 2012! Friends will be welcomed at the Tilbury Royal Canadian Legion from 5 until 8. Cards welcome. Those desiring to honour them with a gift are requested to bring a donation to the Tilbury food bank. The Stonehouse family, along with their closest friends, will continue a cross Canada trip in July to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede, as well as this 50th.
SOUTHPOINT SUN
The Public Speaking contest was held on Feb. 19. The winners were: Grades 1-3 – Kalin Lougheed (1st) and Courtney Jeffery (2nd); Grades 4-6 – Hailey Bazala (1st), 2nd Zeel Patel (2nd) and Ashlin Mastronardi (3rd). Grades 7-9 – Paula Zimmerman (1st), Delaney Defrancisco (2nd) and Lucas Faddoul (3rd). The 1st place winners go on to Belle River for the Zone contest on Mar. 18.
There were several winners from the Poster, Essay and Poem competition at Zone level: Black & White Poster –Derek West (2nd place, Junior) and Chad Le Coure (1st, Intermediate); Colour Poster – Hannah Iacobelli (1st, Intermediate); Poems – Jane Fysh (2nd, Senior). The first place winners move on to District competition.
The United States government is awarding Certificates of Appreciation to allied veterans of the Korean War, and the Korean government is awarding a medal to Canadians who served in the Korean War. If you or someone you know is a veteran of this war and would like to receive these awards, contact Branch 84 Veterans Service Officer Bob McKee at 519-968-1799 for more information. Please note these awards are not given posthumously.
See you around.
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DEPARTMENT CO-ORDINATOR- JOB CONNECT
“Helping People. Improving Lives”
We are currently recruiting for a motivated leader to supervise, plan, organize, coordinate and the public relations for Job Connect Employment Services. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in SECC events and fundraisers and volunteer to participate on a minimum of one agency committee.
Essential Functions include:
•Supervisory functions including performance management, training and development and staff scheduling
•Manage program targets and develop plans to ensure program expectations are met
•Manage quality program delivery and take the lead in development of annual departmental action plan.
Qualifications:
•University Degree in Social Sciences or related fields and supervisory experience.
•Or College Diploma in Social Science or related fields and 3-5 years of applicable front line and supervisory experience
Visit www.secc.on.ca for a complete job description.
Please submit resume and cover letter by March 19, 2012 to Dina Read, Manager, Human Resources dread@secc.on.ca
MEETINGS
T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds
Sensibly. Weigh in from 6 pm - 6:45 pm, meeting from 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm every Monday at Wheatley United Church. Call Cheryl at 519825-9194 or Ellen at 519326-0730 or visit website: www.TOPS.org. Everyone welcome. tf
CARP WINDSOR-ESSEX CHAPTER GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Essex Legion Br. #201, 103 Talbot St. N., Essex. Toonie dinner. To register please email carp.windsor.essex@hotmail.ca or call 519-944-1913.
LESSONS ANTIQUES
MUSIC LESSONS at Rebel Cowboy in Wheatley. Call 519-825-3330. jn8-tfc
47TH ANNUAL IODE ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE - Saturday, March 17, 2012, 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2012, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, one block west of Heinz Corp. Admission $5. Leading Canadian dealers, handicapped accessible. Sponsored by Sir Winston Churchill Chapter. mr7-14
The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington
MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING SERVICES
The Human Resources Office will receive resumes for the above noted position. Under the direction of the Director of Finance and Business Services, the Manager is responsible for management of the financial accounting systems, providing technical support and assistance in establishing processes for the annual budget, review and analysis of operating and capital budgets and for managing the day to day administration of general accounting responsibilities.
For complete details regarding this positionʼs duties and qualifications please visit our website at www.leamington.ca.
Application Deadline is: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday March 28, 2012
SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCIL
We have over 44 vehicles here, and coming, that we have waived the $1500 freight fee. This means when these vehicles are sold, the exact same vehicle without the freight waived, will be $1500 more 2. $500 LEAMINGTON CHRYSLER ANNIVERSARY
On every new vehicle purchased and delivered by March 16, 2012
If you plan on buying a new vehicle this year, you can save $500 if delivered by March 16, and another $1500 if it is a free freight unit. That’s $2000 in savings plus taxes = $2260 for buying byMARCH
