Oliphant making an impact. Page 13
Check Out Our SECTION on pages 10, 11, 12
Haiti Earthquake Relief Concert raises $12,000
By Sheila McBrayne
It was a full house on Friday, February 19 as six local bands and about 250 people gathered for a night of fun, food and fundraising.
The Haiti Earthquake Relief Concert held at Colasanti’s raised exactly $12,083.83. Owner Joe Colasanti donated his venue for the benefit concert as well as his staff who donated their time.
All the venders who supply to Colasanti’s also chipped in to donate food for the meal. The monies raised are being directed to the Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.
Six bands provided an evening of entertainment from 5 p.m. to midnight, each playing for about an hour. Dale Butler and Friends, Early Cash, Local Honey, Nicole Barron and The Prospects, Same Latitude as Rome and Southwest Sound entertained throughout the evening, all for the cause.
Some people have given the “shirt off their back”, well Joe Colasanti gave the “hat off his head” to help raise more money for the event. Joe’s knitted touque was auctioned off for $50, but that wasn’t enough… A passing of
The Haiti Earthquake Relief Concert held at Colasanti’s on Friday, February 19 raised more than $12,000 for the
Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund. Organizers are pictured here proudly holding an
port from the
community. From
the hat to get Joe’s hat back raised another $500 for the cause!
Committee members organizing the event – Joanne Gow, Joe Colasanti, Tina Quiring, Stuart Campbell and Pastor Tom Harmon –put the benefit concert together in about three weeks.
“Everything came together
CONGRATULATIONS MEGHAN AGOSTA!
to
to right are Stuart Campbell, Tina Quiring, Joanne Gow and Joe Colasanti. (Sun
rather quickly and worked out well,” said Gow.
Campbell was in Haiti, in Labadie, 200 miles north of Port Au Prince, from November 23 to December 2, 2009 administering hygiene products and bibles with the Kingsville Community Church.
“We got back just before
Former Leamington resident Sarah Brophey was at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and had a chance to spend some time with her hometown friend Meghan Agosta. Meghan, who hails from Ruthven, scored a record-breaking nine goals during the Olympics and won her second gold medal for Team Canada in Women’s Hockey. (More photos on Page 18)
the earthquake. We were planning to do something when we got back, but the earthquake certainly inspired us to act so quickly,” said Campbell.
This was Campbell’s first time in Haiti, but he intends to return to aid in the ongoing and long process of helping the hundreds of thou-
sands of Haitians who need assistance. In Proverbs, 22-9 it states: “He who is generous will be blessed. For he gives some of his food to the poor.”
To all those who attended, sponsored, donated time, talent, food, consider this proverb a humble thank you from Haiti.
Red Cross
over-sized cheque
show the huge sup-
Leamington
left
Photo)
Listen Saturdays at 6pm and Sundays at 1pm to the Mix 96.7 Hit List. Email hitlist@mix967.ca to vote for the song you think should be #1! This WeekLast Week ArtistSong Title
13Train Hey Soul Sister 23LifehouseHalfway Gone
34John MayerHeartbreak Warfare
45Kris AllenLive Like You Were Dying 56DaughtryLife After You
68OrianthiAccording To You
77ShinedownIf You Only Knew 84Rob ThomasSomeday 913LadyAntebellumNeed You Now 1010Michael BubleHaven’t Met You Yet 1111KeshaTik Tok 1212Lady GagaBad Romance 1315The ScriptBreakeven 149OwlCityFireflies 1514NickelbackNever Gonna Be Alone 1617Barenaked LadiesYou Run Away 1719LaurellCan’t Stop Falling 1816Kelly ClarksonAlready Gone 1922One RepublicAll the Right Moves
2018Boys Like GirlsTwo is Better Than One
Win a March Break FamilyAdventure to Kalahari Resort in Sandusky! Or call 1-877-KALAHARI and ask for the �Canadian Mix March Getaway for great savings offered to Mix Listeners.
12th Annual
“You’re the Heart of our Success”
Juried Student Art Show 2010
ACRYLIC: 1st - Kaitlyn Pannunzi “Self Portrait” Leamington Secondary School; 2nd - Jacqueline Grassi “Haze” Belle River District High; 3rd - Jordan Burton “Two Dollar Spring” Leamington District High.
WATERCOLOUR: 1st- Victoria Cao “Island Scene” John Campbell; 2nd - Alessia Zonta “Fish out of Water” Cardinal Carter; 3rd - Alessia Gabriele “Ocean Side Glow” Cardinal Carter.
PAINTING & OTHER: 1st - Jordan Burton “Awaiting the Wreck” Leamington Secondary School; 2nd - Sandy Wong “More than meets the Eye” John Campbell; 3rd - Aaron Fauteux “Ayawa Ikran” l’Essor.
DRAWING: 1st - Jacqueline Grassi “La Maschera del Galeone” Belle River District High; 2nd - Jordan Burton “Looking Out” Leamington District High; 3rd - Ryan Eyraud
Listen Sunday at Noon & 8 pm for this week’s hottest songs in Country Music!
This Week Last Week Artist Song
KeithCryin’ For Me 810 Carrie Underwood Temporary Home 911Easton CorbinA Little More Country 1012Zac Brown BandHighway 20 Ride 1113Steven Lee Olsen Make Hay While The Sun Shines 1215Lady AntebellumAmerican Honey 138Jason AldeanThe Truth 149Darius
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital, Windsor Regional Hospital and Leamington District Memorial Hospital announced further details regarding the joint review of pathology undertaken by the hospitals earlier this month.
The hospitals released the following details of the events leading up to the initiation of the review:
In November 2009, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital became aware of an adverse medical event stemming from the error of Pathologist, Dr. Olive Williams. The Integrated Chief of Pathology, Dr David Shum immediately reviewed the case.
Following the incident Dr. Olive Williams was removed from the surgical pathology rotation. On January 4th, 2010 Dr. Williams was suspended from Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital and soon after she resigned her privileges and no longer provides services within the Windsor Essex laboratories.
On the basis of the review of the initial case and in light of the fact that pathology services are provided to WindsorEssex hospitals through an integrated laboratory, it was determined that the review needed to be more comprehensive and involve all three hospitals.
Dr. Williams has practiced in the region since 2003, the total number of reports that require review amount to ap-
“Blue in a Tree”.
MIXED MEDIUM: 1st - Jordan Burton “Liasons” Leamington Secondary School 2nd - Jacqueline Grassi “Gothic Pen & Ink” Belle River High; 3rd - Anthony Youssef “The Crucifix” l’Essor.
PHOTOGRAPHY: 1st Kaitlyn Pannunzi “Summer Beauty” Leamington Secondary School; 2nd - Joshua Chaulk “Farm Panoramic” Essex District High; 3rd - Madison Weir “Straight Face In Stormy Skies” l’Essor.
POETRY: 1st - Jacqueline Grassi “In the Land of Nod” Belle River District High.
PEOPLE CHOICE AWARD: Taylor Reid - “A Love Hate Relationship” Cardinal Carter.
FUTURE ARTIST AWARD: Jordan Burton, Leamington Secondary School; Anthony Youssef, l’Essor.
proximately 15,000. Of those, approximately 10 – 15% of the specimens are from Leamington District Memorial Hospital the remainder being Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital samples.
Because Dr. Williams had only been reading Pathology reports at Windsor Regional Hospital for a six week period in late 2009 an immediate review of the 171 Pathology reports was completed. No issues of clinical concern related to those patients were discovered.
Because of the high volume of reports, the cases are being categorized in order of clinical significance and risk, with the highest risk reports being reviewed first. The highest risk reports amount to approximately 3500 cases. The pathologists have been working on reviewing these cases since early February. It is anticipated that these cases will be fully reviewed within the next 3 to 4 weeks.
To date, approximately 600 cases have been reviewed and there have been no discoveries that affect patient treatment.
The hospitals also began the process of initiating an independent review by pathologists from outside of the region with clinical specialties and expertise. The independent review was intended as a safeguard to ensure that no issues would be missed.
“Patient care and confidence is our paramount concern. We will make absolutely certain that every case is reviewed and any issues of concern that emerge are addressed,” stated Dr. David Shum, Integrated Chief of Pathology. “The most important cases are biopsy samples from suspected tumors and examinations of malignancies from organs. Reviews of these cases have been started, and we anticipate completing these reports within the next 3 to 4 weeks. We will be immediately advising patients of any concerns as we find them.”
Once the high risk reviews are completed, the hospitals will then turn their attention to low risk cases with no treatment implications. These cases will be reviewed methodically in the following months.
All three hospitals are committed to working with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Erie St. Clair LHIN on the external probe announced yesterday. The hospitals welcome the opportunity to participate in this process in order to ensure the patients within our region are not only protected but have increased confidence in the care we provide.
All three hospitals remain committed to communicating information as it becomes available.
M Mo o n n eey y M Maattt teerrss
(NC)—Rising electricity or heating bills, unexpected home and car repairs, and other out-of-the blue expenses can be a financial shock to the system. Dipping into your RRSPs to cover these costs may be tempting, but it can be hazardous to your financial health.
When you withdraw early from your RRSP, not only do you pay tax on your withdrawal up front, but that amount is added to your taxable income for the year - which amounts to a higher bill at tax time. You also forfeit the years of tax-deferred potential growth that this money would have contributed to your retirement lifestyle.
“Surprise expenses are a part of life, but you don't have to risk your long-term savings to meet a short-term need,” said Murray Pituley, financial planning
from time to time.
2. Set up a rainy day fund before you need it. The rule of thumb suggests having an emergency reserve equal to about three months' income, but if your income is irregular or you have extra financial commitments, aim for five or six months' net income. You can use the new Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) as your emergency fund.
3. Invest your savings to help them grow. Afinancial advisor can recommend investments that will protect your capital, deliver better than bank interest rates, and allow you to withdraw money quickly at little or no cost. Money market mutual funds, Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) and Canada or Provincial Savings Bonds are options to consider.
expert with Investors Group. “The key is to be prepared, so you can continue to save despite the rainy days.
Here are three practical ways to find extra money for suddenly spiking bills: 1. Secure a line of credit. Based on your assets, such as the equity in your home, this can usually be obtained at a very favourable interest rate. You can also arrange a revolving line of credit to cover overdrafts on your chequing account for those extra bills that arise
(NC)—Asound financial plan is one way to make the honeymoon last forever. Eighty-six per cent of couples admit they argue about money, a 2009 survey by Torque Customer Strategy finds.
“It's important to figure out from the beginning how you will manage finances as a couple,” says Liz Lunney, senior vice president, Fiduciary Trust Company of Canada, a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton Investments.
“Sitting down with a financial advisor and figuring out a budget can help avoid issues in the future.”
1. Set a budget
Decide how to pay the mortgage or rent and monthly bills. Does a joint chequing account make sense or should one spouse pay bills and the other put away savings? Figure out what works best. Ensure you financially plan for large purchases and check with your spouse before buying a high-priced item.
2. Take care of debt
Many couples are surprised when they tally their debt. Build a plan to manage liabilities. Start with the highest interest items and make paying this off a priority
in the beginning years of marriage.
3. Save for a rainy day
The future is unpredictable so ensure you have an emergency savings account in place. This will provide security in the event of unemployment, health problems or other unforeseen expenses. Contribute a small percentage of each paycheque to a separate savings account. Maximize your savings in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Investors can contribute up to $5,000 annually and withdrawals and any gains are tax-free. More information on TFSAs is available on www.franklintempleton.ca.
4. Manage your investments
Speak to your financial advisor about ways that you can invest your savings and emergency funds without taking on too much risk. If one spouse earns a higher income, they can contribute to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) in their spouse's name, providing there is contribution room. The higher-earner's taxable income will be reduced by the contribution amount, leading to significant tax savings.
This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc., is presented as a general source of information only and is not intended as a solicitation to buy or sell investments, nor is it intended to provide professional advice including, without limitation, investment, financial, legal, accounting or tax advice. For more information on this topic or on any other investment or financial matters, please contact your Investors Group Consultant.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2:
Listen to Country 92.7 CJSP for more events happening in Leamington and Essex County during the Community Calendar 6 times daily or visit www.country927.com for a complete listing
“Take a Break”, support Kittenaid Rescue, Leamington Agriculture Building, Erie St. N., Leamington, 10 am - 3 pm.
THURSDAY, MARCH 4:
Alpha Course Dinner, Video and Discussion, exploring the meaning of Christian Faith. 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Meadow Brook Fellowship, 219 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Register by calling Church office at 519-326-3605.
An Intimate Evening of Story & Song with Steve Bell – Multi Juno Award Winner, 7:30 pm at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Leamington. Tickets $15, available at Leamington United Church, 519-326-9461 and Cameron’s Book Store, 2001 Provincial Road – Windsor, 519-972-9125.
Come see the newly renovated Leamington Arts Centre, 72 Talbot St. W., Leamington, and view the 12th Annual “You’re the Heart of our Success” Juried Student Art Show featuring 63 student entries from 8 schools across Essex County in Painting, Drawing, Watercolour, Photography, Exhbition ongoing until March 6, 2010. Mixed Medium and more. Admission is Free, Donations Greatly Appreciated.
FRIDAY, MARCH 5:
Southern Trinity Parish invites you to Lenten Lunch at St. Andrews, 210 King St. E., Harrow from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Eat in or take out. Love offerings accepted. For more information, call 519-738-4362.
Relay for Life benefit at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3E, Ruthven. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. Entertainment by Jenn Knight and Local Honey. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, includes chicken and pasta dinner. Door prizes. Tickets are available at Kingsville Office Pro in Kingsville, and CR Music Room and Blackburn Radio office in Leamington. All proceeds to benefit the Yippy Skippy Relay for Life team. Funds raised from this event benefit local programs and services for cancer patients and their families as well as the most promising cancer research in Canada.
Essex United Church, 53 Talbot St. South, Essex presents Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - "The Final Cut". 6:00 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. For more information, or to order tickets, call the church office at 519-776-5121.
Celebrate the World Day of Prayer 2010 with a Worship Service at Kingsville Baptist Church, 58 Division St. N., Kingsville, 7:00 p.m. Service written by the women of Cameroon. For information please call 519-733-4144. Country Video Dance Party at Roma Club, Leamington. Enjoy three larger-than-life screens and all your favourite country videos. Doors open at 8:00 p.m., music starts at 9:00 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets are $15, available in advance at Blackburn Radio office in Leamington and Sunsetters Premier Tanning in Leamington, or at the door. Proceeds go to the Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County. This is a 19 plus event.
10th Annual Home and Garden Showcase at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., Leamington, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Everything from landscaping, home renovations and the latest in home and backyard decorating ideas all under one roof.
Kingsville Essex Associated Band is holding their Winter Steak BBQ at Kingsville Lakeside Pavillion from 6pm - 1am. Serving delicious BBQ TBone steaks along with all the home made trimmings, salads, and desserts. For more information, call Art at 519-733-8147.
Ladies Night Out, in honour of International Women's Day & the Breast Cancer Foundation, at the Camoes Portuguese Club, Sinasac St., Harrow. Doors open at 5pm. Buffet dinner at 6pm. Door prizes, raffles and entertainment. Tickets are $25 each. All proceeds to the Breast Cancer Foundation. For tickets and information, call 519-738-4021.
SATURDAY, MARCH 6:
Windsor Essex Care for Kids Foundation is looking for a few great kids. Seven volunteer spokes children ages 7 – 11 are needed to represent W.E. Care for Kids in advertising campaigns and at local media/fundraising events for the year. Public tryouts of registered children will be held at Devonshire Mall. Registration is open to the first 300 paid entries. Registration fees go to support W. E. Care for Kids. Full Details can be found at www.wecareforkids.org.
10th Annual Home and Garden Showcase at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., Leamington, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Everything from landscaping, home renovations and the latest in home and backyard decorating ideas all under one roof.
HMCS Hunter Open House & Job Fair, 960 Ouellette Ave., Windsor, from 11 am to 4 pm. This event offers the public an opportunity to learn more about the exciting part-time opportunities that Canada’s Naval Reserve has to offer. Ideal for students and seasonal workers, the Naval Reserve only asks for one night a week during the year and 2 months of training during your summer vacations. You are paid for your training and no experience is required. We also offer tuition reimbursement of up to $2000.00/yr over 4 yrs for post-secondary students. Please come down and see what we are all about. Phone 519-254-4373 Ext. 6272 for more information. Living Legends Live concert at Leamington Portuguese Club. Elvis, Shania, Rod Stewart and Special Guests Bon Jovi Forever. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6:00 p.m., showtime is 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Tickets are $40, available at the Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W., Leamington, 519326-5561. Afundraiser for the Leamington S.C. United Soccer Club.
Essex United Church, 53 Talbot St. South, Essex presents Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - "The Final Cut". 6:00 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. For more information, or to order tickets, call the church office at 519-776-5121.
SUNDAY, MARCH 7:
Ladies Nite at Roma Club, Seacliff Dr., Leamington. Dinner at 1:30 p.m. Fur Fashion Show by Roberto De Buenos Airs. Music by D.J. Pepe. Tickets are $40, available at Roma Club office. Afundraiser for the Roma Club.
Harrow United Church presents: David Palmer - Pipe Organist from All Saints’Church, Windsor with Jonathan Bayley - Flautist, 7 p.m. Tickets: $10, students 12 and under free. Aportion of the proceeds will go to Haiti Relief. Come and hear David bring out the best on the new Dodington & Dodington Pipe Organ. Tickets available at the door, from Choir Members or the Harrow United Church Office, 45 Munger St. E.
10th Annual Home and Garden Showcase at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., Leamington, 12 noon - 5:00 p.m. Everything from landscaping, home renovations and the latest in home and backyard decorating ideas all under one roof. For more information, or to reserve vendor space, please contact Brenda Fischer at 519-3222337.
Maple First Taste of Spring at John R. Park Homestead 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Make maple taffy in the snow, and see syrup made the pioneer way. Maple products for sale. The Homestead is located on the shore of Lake Erie between the towns of Kingsville and Colchester at 915 County Road 50 at Iler Road.
MONDAY, MARCH 8:
The Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) presents the International Women's Day Gala at St. Clair Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Drive West, Windsor. Doors open at 5:00 pm; event starts at 6:00 pm. Every year Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) celebrates its commitment to diversity and success by recognizing the achievements of its participants and community partners. Celebration coincides with International Women’s Day and the proceeds will support annual fundraising efforts benefiting WESTprograms. Tickets are $ 50 each – tables of 10 are available. For tickets phone Britney at 519-256-6621.
TUESDAY, MARCH 9:
Windsor Artists for Haiti Event - an evening of art and music at the Caboto Club to help raise funds to help rebuild the Le Foyer des Filles Chretiennes Orphanage for girls in Port-auPrince, Haiti. The January 12th earthquake destroyed the dormitories, classrooms, kitchen and medical clinic. Doors open at 6:30pm. Silent Auction. Live entertainment from 7pm9pm. Tickets are $10. For more info, call 519-255-6315.
THURSDAY, MARCH 11:
Wearin’of the Green luncheon at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., 11:30 am to 1 pm. Menu includes beef stew and a variety of pies. Cost is $7 per person.
FRIDAY, MARCH 12:
Chili Luncheon at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington, from 11 am to 2 pm. Adults $6, children $3. Dessert and beverage included. Takeouts available. Call 519326-1761.
SATURDAY& SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 21:
45th Annual IODEAntique & Nostalgia Show & Sale, Sat., March 20/10,10 am - 5 pm. Sun., March 21/10, 11 am - 4 pm, Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Admission $5. Leading Canadian Dealers. Lunches available - Tea Room &Goodies. Handicapped accessible. Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Sir Winston Churchill Chapter IODE.
Council Shorts
Monday, March 1 meeting
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
Leamington Council voted not to extend an existing agreement or to enter into a new agreement to permit a second house on a rural lot, much to the distress of the owners. There was a request by Cindy Prince, a land use planner representing the owners, that Council consider a temporary use by-law for a three year period based upon ‘garden suite’ provisions that are in place in the municipality, but in a recorded vote Council sided with the recommendation of administration and denied the request. This means that the second house will either have to be demolished or removed from the lot.
Administration to Look at New Drainage Works
In response to a petition received from several land owners along Concession 3, Council has directed administration to begin the process of creating a new drainage works by notifying the petitioners, landowners affected, the Essex Region Conservation Authority, the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Natural Resources of their intention. According to the administrative report, a property that is used as a disposal site for vegetable waste, excavated material and miscellaneous soils and is assessed into the Sturgeon Creek drain does not have a legal outlet to the drain and so surface water has no right of drainage. Neighbours have advised the Municipality of several occasions when surface runoff has come onto their properties after a rainfall. If no response is received from the notification process, Council has directed the drainage superintendent to hire Dillon Consulting to perform the background engineering work for the drain. This is expected to cost somewhere in the area of $10,000.
Re-zoning Former Nicklin House
The owners of the former Nicklin house at the corner of Marlborough and Erie south have received a favourable response from Leamington Council to request a technical rezoning to permit operating a two-bedroom bed and breakfast. The owners who live in the home currently operate a day care, and have a general commercial zoning, but C6 zoning does not permit bed and breakfast establishments, so an exception is required to permit this use. Council has directed administration to schedule the required public meeting for the re-zoning on Monday, April 12th, at 7 p.m.
Environmental Screening Report Complete
Stantec Consulting Ltd. has completed the Environmental Screening Report that is intended to be used as the basis for the design and construction of the East Side Arterial Road Drain. This proposed $900,000 project will be for drainage of the entire drainage area of the road all the way to Sturgeon Creek and construction of a Stormwater Management Facility. Because this huge project is being done under a County Infrastructure grant the Municipality will only have to pay around $102,500. Infrastructure funding will cover over $400,000. Council has directed that Notice of Completion be published and that copies of the report be made available for review at the Library, Sports Complex, and the Town Hall.
Amendments
to Zoning by-law
Council passed a by-law amending the comprehensive zoning by-law to correct errors that were discovered with the zoning of three properties in the municipality. It is comforting to know that with the passing of this housekeeping matter, a church is now sitting on property correctly zoned for a church, a warehouse is no longer zoned as a quarry, and a commercial property is no longer zoned as a hobby farm. Good to clean up these little misunderstandings.
Best wishes to Councillor Enns
At Monday’s Council meeting The Southpoint Sun learned, much to its regret, that much respected and long serving Councillor Herb Enns has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and will be starting chemotherapy this week.
Councillor Enns indicated that he is looking forward to continuing to attend council as long as he is able, and is optimistic that his cancer has been caught early enough to be treatable. We wish him well in his battle against this disease and hope for his full and speedy recovery.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is a term used for a wide variety of conditions. The World Health Organization recognizes forty-three types that it groups into four broad classes based on their aggressiveness. These Lymphomas respond to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.
Essex County Tax
Levy is up 2.4%
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
Your taxes are not completely under the control of Leamington Town Council. They must also collect tax on behalf of Essex County, and that portion of your 2010 taxes is going up 2.4%. On a house valued at $200,000 that translates into $830.16, an increase of $19.26 over last year. Viewed another way, the County is going to collect $68.15 million in taxes this year. This is a $2.8 million increase over 2009. In addition to what the county is spending in new tax dollars, it is also proposing to spend almost $7.9 million from reserves.
What do you get for such a huge pile of money? How do individuals and businesses in Leamington benefit from the taxes the County collects? One way you can decide for yourself is to read through the 184-page 2010 County Budget. (It is available on-line at www.countyofessex.on.ca . All you have to do is follow the links to the document.) Below, however, are some of the highlights of how we benefit from the County Tax.
The biggest economic benefit to Leamington, of course, is the Sun Parlor Home. A large part of its $18.8 million budget is salaries to employees, many of whom live in the Leamington area, benefits (such as drug and dental coverage from which local pharmacists and dentists can benefit ), and goods and products purchased from businesses throughout Windsor and Essex County. Our seniors home is a major economic driver in this area, but more, with its hundreds of employees, it is an important stabilizing force, never having the cyclical downturns many industrial employers experience. Oh, and since its net budget is only $5.8 million, it also brings in about $13 million from the Province to aid this area.
While economic benefits are good, the benefits to people who need help are at least as important. The Social Services Department provides housing for an average of over 200 elderly and developmentally handicapped individuals through a purchase of service arrangements (required by Provincial law). A number of these deserving individuals reside in the Leamington area. The Emergency Medical Service Department provides ambulance service throughout the County and the City of Windsor, and one of the projects being funded this year is the conversion of the former daycare on Wilkinson Drive into a new ambulance centre to serve the Leamington area. It is expected to be complete by June of this year.
All of you readers are familiar with the Leamington Public Library, which is part of the County Library system. One of the things your county tax dollars is paying for is over $800,000 in new library materials this year. Those of you who head out Highway 3 toward Wheatley have seen the activity south of where the bypass meets Talbot Street. That’s the north end of the east side arterial road, and the County Roads Department is pumping over $7 million into its construction this year. Indeed, building, repairing and maintaining the county roads that surround and cross the municipality is a big (and expensive) job, budgeted to cost around $6.7 million this year alone.
This is not a complete list of county services, nor is it an exhaustive analysis of where county dollars are spent in
Now is the time to get your 2010 dog tag
By Sheila McBrayne
Isn’t your dog worth $18? Most people spend more than $18 on a bag of dog food, but won’t spend the $18 for a dog tag that could safely return their family pet home if it got lost.
The Municipality of Leamington dog registration (tag) isn’t just a good idea; it’s also a by-law punishable with a fine of up to $500 if residents do not comply. Every owner of a dog with the Municipality must purchase a tag. The cost, if purchased between January 1 and March 31, is $18. Beginning April 1st (no fooling…) the late payment fee doubles the cost of registration to $36. Registration is easy and convenient. Dog owners may stop by the Municipal Office at 38 Erie Street North to fill out the form and pay the fee. Or, residents may print out the form from the Municipal website and mail it in with payment. The tag will be mailed back to you.
Just a reminder that this is a yearly fee. Tags must be renewed every calendar year.
The cost of a kennel licence is $106 and is also available at the Municipal Office.
The Animal Control Officer for Leamington is Larry Wood. The Animal Control Officer can be contacted if:
• dog running at large
• dog is lost
• dangerous dog
• to live-trap raccoons, skunks, possums
• remove and dispose of animals found dead on municipal roads
Just a reminder also, that amendments to the Dog Owners’ Liability Act ban the owning, breeding, transferring, importing or abandoning of pit bulls. Owners may be permitted to keep an existing pit bull subject to leashing, muzzling and sterilization
Leamington. It is, however, a snapshot of where some of your tax dollars will be spent in the coming year. Taxes that the Town Council doesn’t levy.
restrictions that took effect in October 2005.
If you don’t have a dog, but would like to have a new best friend visit the Leamington/Kingsville Pound at 1931 Road 4 East, Kingsville. Make an appointment to visit the Pound to choose a dog. Dog adoptions are $50 and the new owner is responsible for shots and medications once the dog leaves the facility.
Henry, a one-year-old miniature schnauzer, and his owner Sharon Girardin were out for a walk on Sherk Street last week. Henry proudly showed off his 2010 Leamington dog tag. (Sun Photo)
Golden, just golden
Gotta say, I’m feeling very proud to be Canadian. The record gold medal count certainly makes this an easy statement to write, but there are so many more reasons to feel Canadian pride right now.
There were so many heart-wrenching stories about our athletes. From Bilodeau and his special needs brother Frederick to Joanie Rochette who lost her mom suddenly just prior to her Olympic debut. These people are more than athletes, they truly are role models. They have Olympic hearts and medals for valour.
And how about Sidney Crosby? You could not have scripted a better ending. Canada’s young captain, criticized by the media for not producing more points, scored the golden medal goal in overtime. That should keep the media happy with stories for a few days.
McThoughts McThoughts
The grand finale was, well, it was Canadian through and through. Giant inflatable beavers, Mounties and 60,000 moose antlers - I guess we covered all the stereotypes, if not we are sorry...
A few hours after the final tally of medals, 26 in total for Canada and third place worldwide behind United States (37) and Germany (30), Canada can truly be proud of this accomplishment. After the 2006 Winter Olympics we began the Own the Podium program that saw the Canadian Government invest more money into the training required by our athletes. We won the most gold medals ever at a Winter Olympics (14). I think we’re on to something!
It was a golden finish
Hemmingway once stated that all true stories end in death. He definitely wasn’t foreshadowing the experience of the Olympics in Vancouver; just the opposite was true. The death of the Russian luge athlete, followed a few hours later with a faulty cauldron at the opening ceremonies, was the ignominious birth of what turned out to be a wonderful experience of tremendous joy and national pride. It was better than great, but much like great sex and pancakes, we’re left feeling a bit relieved when they’re over for some bizarre reason.
Next up is Sochi, Russia, in 2014. It won’t feel the same as Vancouver. Still, we’ll be in front of our TVs just the same, or computers or whatever rapid technology brings us four light-years from now.
Of course, our national obsession that is ice hockey promises to provide more chest thumping. Well maybe. Surely the greedy, grubbing barons that own NHL teams (they want to stop their players from competing in future Olympic games) will come to their senses. There is no bigger platform to sell your product!
Congratulations to you for being part of the 98% of the country that viewed at least a morsel of coverage over the past couple of weeks. Amazing. * * * * * *
Smart meters… dumb idea. You need to know about this. The Smart Meters are coming! Perhaps you’re quite aware of this already.
Expect a flyer in the mail and a knock at your door in the weeks ahead. It won’t be opportunity knocking at your door; however, it will be disguised as such.
On the heels of the McGuinty government’s HST announcement (am I the only person who’s fed up and nauseated by these clowns?) the new tax is scheduled to be enacted July 1st, Ontario Hydro is planning to unwrap yet another bit of ratepayer abuse.
The smart meter will be installed in our homes as a friendly measure to help our environment by using less electricity. Similar to phone rate charges, the smart meter will attach premium and discounted rates for hydro usage depending on usage and time of day. So, how it shakes out, the rates will be considerably higher in the daytime when demand is high, and at
their cheapest late at night and on weekends when industry and commerce is at lower usage.
Here are the proposed rates: 7.6 cents per kilowatt-hour from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. It’s a walloping 9.1 cents from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Good news? If you do your laundry and make meals between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., you enjoy the best rate of 4.2 cents per kilowatt-hour. Entire weekend usage will be charged at 4.2 cents.
Under the current system, we are paying 5.7 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first 600 kilowatt hours in a month and 6.6 cents after.
It should be noted that the program is estimated to cost 2.3 BILLION to implement.
You have to assume the bean counters are looking for a short-term payback on this... so considering that it’s our 2.3 billion to begin with and then we’ll have to pony up another 2.3 BILLION over the next few years to pay back our own loan, it would appear that when it comes to electricity we are getting “The Chair”.
By the way, I’ve read that the smart meter strategy was attempted in California a few years back and it fell on its face.
Barack Obama? Is it just me or has he aged at least 10 years since being elected President? He looks tired, and grey hair is popping up on the sides. Meanwhile back at the ranch, in Crawford, Texas, George W. Bush is looking more bewildered but younger. Go figure?
I suspect the grey hairs are coming from the Republicans and the attempt to provide the country with health care. The rub is from the top 5% of the population who don’t want to open their purse to provide health care to the minorities and the poor in their state. That little problem plus the cost and deepening involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq, the growing debt to China, terrorists… tough gig being President eh? I’m surprised he has any hair at all.
Editor Sheila McBrayne
S Soouutthhppooiinnt t S Saayyss. . ....
Any plans to head south this winter?
Location: South Point GM
Bill Howe
“No! My wife went so I can’t afford to go.”
Karin Thomas “Yes, Cuba – can’t wait!”
Bob Knight “No. My wife’s already gone. She has the vacation and I have the work.”
Sheri Lane “Oh I wish. I would like to, but I didn’t get my passport yet.”
Handwritten letters and hand cramps are things from the past
Recently, I heard that some local people living out on the concessions north of our town are still living in the ‘Dark Ages’; no high-speed internet. On the way to Sarnia, I realized I had forgotten my computer at home. Now what? My husband suggested that I could handwrite my article this time.
If you would like to send us a quick e-mail to express your opinion - good, bad or indifferent - e-mail sun@mnsi.net
Reading the Southpoint Sun
Hi,
I teach adult English as a Second Language every morning at LDSS. I love your new paper, and think it would be great for my students to read. Also, you might like to know that one of my students found the newspaper in her mailbox at home and read it. She was very excited because she could understand everything in it. She is looking forward to reading it every week. Can you tell me where you are located, so I could pick some up every week? I would need about 20 papers. I went to the 7-11 at Oak and Erie today, but they were all out of them. Thanks.
Joan Sweet
It’s probably unlikely that the people who invented the alphabet 4000 years ago ever had envisioned where it would lead us. It has led us to become a bunch of lazy people staring at glass boxes having electrons fired at their heads. Suddenly it crashes. Fear! We are forced to resort to a pen and paper.
Despite what some concession dwellers may consider the ‘Dark Ages’, the Semitic people still managed to develop a worthy language, which is more than most of us have accomplished with our time on the computer.
As I write a slight cramp settles into my hand and my mind has time to wander. My hand struggles to keep up. I am thankful for the longer days as I can still see the page. Usually, the computer screen lights my way.
If we literally consider the ‘Dark Ages’, we need to take a look at the winter solstice. As either the lamb or lion “March” in, we are 72 crisp days from Dec. 21 which was the shortest day of the year. Things are getting brighter and warmer every day and we find ourselves less frustrated with the dark drive to and from work.
Rolling out of bed and bumping around in the dark to get ready in the morning is a fading memory; like the ‘Dark Ages’ prior to the alphabet or internet. Instead, the sun is on the rise and in the distance there is the sound of chirping birds☺
For those still living in the ‘Dark Ages’, use this as your best darned excuse to forego sitting on your backside and staring at a black box with bloodshot eyes. Instead, look out upon the horizon to capture the sunrise and sunset, as well as the glory of the lengthening days.
Time to go now; my finger has formed a blister!
Joint Forces Investigation of Ponzi Scheme
The Ontario Provincial Police Essex County Criminal Investigations Unit in conjunction with Windsor Police Service Financial Crimes Branch arrested a Lakeshore male after a 3-month investigation.
A preliminary investigation revealed numerous victims in both the Windsor and Essex County area were conned out of large sums of money. The suspect promised victims an exorbitant return on non-existent investments, any funds paid back to the victims was from other victim’s money.
As a result of the joint forces investigation Jason STUEBING, 41, from Lakeshore has been charged with: Fraud Over $5,000 (4) and Fraud Under $5,000 (1).
The total amount of the fraud to date is over $200,000. The investigation is still on-going and police are asking for witnesses and victims to come forward and contact Detective Amormino of the Essex County OPP Criminal Investigations Unit - Financial Crimes Department at 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Two Charged For Drug Possession
A 38-year-old Leamington woman and a 38-year-old Toronto man were both arrested early Thursday morning, February 25 and each faced charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
At approximately 6:10 a.m., police stopped a taxi on Hwy 3. A search of the vehicle resulted in police seizing a knapsack. Inside the knapsack was found 28.5 grams of crack cocaine.
Sherry Smith and Marlon Richards both face a charge of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. Richards also faces two additional charges of breach of recognizance. Both appeared in court in Windsor later Thursday. The value of the drugs involved is approximately $5,000.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure and Arrest
On Sunday, February 21 at approximately 3 a.m. Tecumseh OPP conducted a traffic stop on County Rd. 42. Police advised that a vehicle was travelling below the posted speed limit and was partially on the shoulder.
Tecumseh OPP, Essex County OPP Crime Unit and Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) investigated and as a result a Lakeshore male (22) was charged with: Possession for the purpose trafficking cocaine (2); Possession of controlled substance cocaine and Possession of prohibited weapon (3).
The estimated value of the seized drugs (cocaine and crack) is over $10,000. The Lakeshore male was held for a show cause hearing in Windsor Court.
Boy Hit by Vehicle
On Friday, February 26 at approximately 6:30 p.m. Essex OPP responded to a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in the 20 block of Talbot St. North in Essex. Police advised that a 10-year-old boy was walking on the sidewalk when he was hit by a truck making an illegal left hand turn into a parking lot. The youth received minor injuries and was transported to Metropolitan Hospital where he was released with no injuries. The male driver, 56, from Kingsville was charged with disobey sign.
Keep Your Vehicles Locked
On Friday, February 26 Essex OPP responded to trouble with youths in the 30 block of King St. W. in Harrow. Police advised that two youths described as white, 16-20 years old, wearing blue jeans and black jackets, were seen checking inside motor vehicles and door handles.
Late night drinkers charged
On Sunday, February 28 at approximately 3 a.m. Kingsville OPP responded to several males drinking in the park in Kingsville. Police advised that 2 males (23, 25) were drinking in the park and one was warned, one charged with consuming liquor in other than licenced premise.
Impaired driver charged
On Sunday, February 28 at approximately 3 a.m. Lakeshore OPP on routine patrol observed a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu on County Rd. 46. Police stopped the vehicle and observed the male driver (29) from Mount Brydges to have been drinking and driving. The male was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and exceed 80 milligrams of blood alcohol content. The male was released on a promise to appear with a March 31, 2010 court date in Windsor courts.
Failed to pay taxi fare
On Sunday, February 28 at 4 a.m. Tecumseh OPP responded to a theft in the 100 block of St Mark’s Rd. Police advised that 4 males ran from a cab, failing to pay $45 for the fare. Police attended the residence where the males were dropped off, and found them in the residence. The fare was paid, cab was cleaned, and one male (20) from Tecumseh was arrested for breach of recognizance.
Jack Miner 1917 buck head to be displayed at S.O.C. Big Buck and Bull Day
By Allison Siddall
A historical feature will be added to the Southwest Outdoors Club Big Buck and Bull Day in April.
At one time Jack Miner, an avid hunter, had an enormous collection of deer, moose and elk heads, which were reportedly mounted on every wall in every room of the Miner family home. The collection was sold in the early 1900s to purchase grain to feed the ducks and large numbers of geese that were beginning to arrive at the Jack Miner Sanctuary.
Of Jack Miner’s huge collection, all that is left are two buck (deer) heads, one taken in 1916 and the other in 1917. These are believed to be the last two bucks he hunted.
The mounts were given to Jim Chruickshank by Manley Miner, Jack’s eldest son, in 1978. Mr. Chruickshank also has in his possession a letter written to him by Manley describing the hunt and history of the buck heads.
Prior to Mr. Chruickshank receiving them, the mounts had been stored in a building at the Jack Miner Sanctuary for years and had been exposed to extreme temperatures and humidity. The antlers weren’t damaged but there was hair missing and the skin was hanging, among other problems. They were in rough shape. At the time, Mr. Chruickshank, who was raising a family of four, couldn’t afford to have them redone so he stored them in his brother’s barn for 31 years.
Last July, acting upon a suggestion by a friend, Chruickshank paid a visit to Richard Reaume of Tilbury, a specialist in mounting game heads. He was amazed by the quality of Richard’s work, and in conversation mentioned the deer heads and his wish to some day have them remounted.
A deal was struck and Richard completed the project beautifully and beyond expectation. It was agreed that one of the mounts would be on display at Richard’s studio and then donated to a museum. Mr. Chruickshank would keep the other and display it as he wished.
Southwest Outdoors Club member Dean Ware, while thumbing through the latest issue of Ontario Out of Doors magazine, came upon photos of two bedraggled, mounted buck heads. Something about the photos sparked a memory, and he finally recalled that as a kid growing up in Kingsville years ago he and Angus Chruickshank (Jim Chruickshank’s nephew) used to play with the same two deer heads when they were stored in the Chruickshank family barn. He remembers being told that they were shot by Jack Miner “a hundred years ago”.
Dean spoke with Jim Chruickshank, and Jim agreed to bring the 1917 buck head to the Southwest Outdoors Big Buck and Bull Day. It will be a great opportunity to view a piece of local history.
The Southwest Outdoors Club Big Buck and Bull Day will be held at the Tilbury Arena on April 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Karen Singers giving back to community that helped them
“What goes around, comes around.” That’s what the Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee has seen come true.
The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) has organized a fundraising concert featuring Dale Butler & Friends and the Karen Singers.
The Karen Singers are families that LAERC have sponsored in the past.
“We are very proud of them and how well they have adapted to a new way of life. They have learned to speak English, have jobs, took driving instruction and now have their own van, plus they have purchased their own home. Now they are helping us in this Fundraising Project in song!” said organizer Carolyn Reid.
The fundraising concert is being held on Saturday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at Leamington United Church, 9 John Street. Proceeds will go to the Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Fund to keep the circle of helping going.
St. Michel students bear the winter cold to win the Olympic games
By Mlle. N. Scaddan
Friday, February 19 École St. Michel held their annual “Carnaval d’hiver” and this year they added a little bit of Olympic spirit to their theme. Students from grades one to eight took part in the morning event with games taking place indoors as well as outdoors. Students fought the bitter cold weather while screaming and cheering on their teammates. Teams this year represented the countries participating in the 2010 Winter Olympics. The grade 7 group leaders fabricated their own flags, representing their country, to carry around with them throughout the day.
To add to the Olympic spirit, grade eight students cre-
ated Olympic winter sports games instead of preparing the traditional carnaval games. Stations included games such as curling, alpine skiing, ski jumping, biathlon, and of course Canada’s most famous sport – hockey! Each team battled it out trying to gain as many points as possible, whether by winning the event, using good French oral communication skills or by demonstrating powerful team spirit.
After a long morning of showing off their athletic abilities, students gathered in the gymnasium to find out which country came out on top. With anxious students patiently (or maybe impatiently) waiting for the total scores, the calculations were finally tallied
up. Winning the Carnaval d’Olympic d’hiver this year was team Switzerland with a grand total of 72 points, followed by team Greece with 68 points, and in third with 62 points was team Ukraine. Winning the oral French communication award was team Mexico, who used their French skills and ability to help them advance in points, while the United States team walked away with the team Spirit award. With rosy cheeks, runny noses and smiles across their face, it was evident the day was well worth tolerating the winter cold weather for a day in the life of an Olympic athlete!
March Break Activities
Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 19
March Break Activities - come get involved in: Recreational Gym 1:00 - 3:00 pm Public Skating 1:00 - 3:00 pm Public Swimming 3:00 - 5:00 pm
March Break inmotion!Day Camp Ages 4-7 & 8-12
There’s FUN to be had every day!
· Mon. Mar. 15 - Jersey Monday
· Tues. Mar. 16 – Crazy Hair Day
· Wed. Mar. 17 - Goin’ Green
· Thurs. Mar. 18 - Pajama Thursday · Fri. Mar. 19 – Backward Friday Swim every day, Skate on Tuesday and Thursday, Crafts, the in motion Maze, and games galore
March
NEW! Kirk Bowman Hockey School 8-12 years old hone your hockey skills! -power skating exercises, coaches corner session, skills training, and a fun new program called “small games training” Camp runs from March 15-19, from 8:00am to 12:00. Course Fee is $190.
The top elementary school team at the LDMBA Trivia Night 11 was from Gore Hill Public School and included Erin Reid, Alissa Reid, Margaret Bergen and Delaney McVeigh.
The top high school team at the LDMBA Trivia Night 11 was from Leamington District Secondary School. Team members included Danielle Ward, Davey Watson, Spencer Guyitt and Matt Watson (Sun Photos)
Hot New Accessories Make Backyards Bustle
(NC)—Abackyard pool is a great focal point for summer entertainment, but it is only one element of a total backyard paradise. For a modest investment, homeowners can choose from a multitude of new accessories that are sure to liven up any backyard vacation destination.
For evening pool parties, adding underwater lighting to a pool can turn a dark abyss into a radiant paradise. Fibre optic lighting allows pool owners to control more than 100 colours to create unique light shows for any occasion. Alternatively, simple and affordable floating lights are widely available. These battery-operated lights come in many different styles and colours and can be recharged by solar-power or electricity.
To relax tense muscles after a hard day of work, why not add a personal sauna to your backyard landscape. Designed for easy installation and equipped with a variety of entertainment gadgetry, these residential saunas are great additions to any home. Newer models use infrared heating that can reduce maintenance woes and element replacement costs down the road.
For outdoor parties in the spring and those chilly summer nights, a gas-fired patio hearth could come in handy. These contained outdoor fireplaces come in many styles and provide warmth and a focal point for lively gatherings and evening drinks.
Speaking of flames, what backyard paradise is complete without a state-of-theart barbeque? The latest cooking grills use infrared ceramic elements to cook food in half the time while searing in flavours. And while you're shopping for that new grill, you may want to consider installing an outdoor kitchen in your backyard enabling you to prepare and serve a feast without ever stepping foot indoors.
(NC)—Many homeowners renovate to upgrade their home as a result of wear and tear over the years. Yet converting unused space into an additional living area can add a whole new meaning to the concept of 'modern' living. Whether it's a home theatre system or an adaptable living space, renovating your basement can create extra space and improved comfort for an expanding family.
Tips for your basement renovation: •Think how you want to use your basement, and come up with renovations that will serve that goal.
•In doing so, consider how you can increase your useable space while
reducing your renovation cost •Décor 'tricks,' such as mirrors and paint, can help create more light to turn your basement from dingy to bright and inviting, but you can also make it more comfortable with an insulation upgrade. Before you start on your re-insulation project, assess the existing amount of insulation in your basement. Remember that adequate insulation of your basement walls will help you create an additional space that is modern, comfortable and inviting. Install Cel-Lok®insulation panels with an R-10 value and with R-14 PINK FIBERGLAS®insulation batts to create an insulation barrier with a value of R-24 for optimum warmth and comfort. For interior walls, try out QuietZone®insulation panels to minimize unwanted noise drifting to the rest of the house and control sound levels.
Cheryl West, an insulation expert at Owens Corning, says that insulating your basement can improve its comfort and maximize the energy efficiency of your home. And with government savings available, a renovation project like insulating your basement is affordable, too.
The ecoENERGYRetrofit – Homes program is offering a grant of up to $5000 from the Government of Canada for energy efficiency renovations which have not yet started. Some energy utilities and provincial governments offer additional funding. For more information on ecoEnergy grants and incentives, visit www.ecoaction.gc.ca/homes Not only will you convert unwanted space into an additional living area by insulating your basement, but you can also cash in on government incentives and cut back on your renovation expenses. Start modernizing your basement today.
(NC)—As Canadian homeowners enter a new decade, the topic of home energy efficiency is hard to overlook. Over the past year, many homeowners made energy efficiency upgrades to their homes and took advantage of federal and provincial rebates. On December 31, 2009 a new energy efficiency initiative took effect in the form of the National Minimum Energy Performance Standard for residential gas furnaces. The new Canadian standard requires that all gas furnaces operate at a minimum of 90% efficiency. This
applies to new purchases only; homeowners are not required to switch out existing gas furnaces until they are ready to do so.
An additional energy efficiency tool is also available to help homeowners save energy. Direct Energy suggests Canadians take advantage of an energy audit, which can identify areas in the home which can be upgraded to a more energy efficient standard. ADirect Energy home energy assessment will result in a tailored list of suggested energy efficiency upgrades for each home audited. Many of the energy efficiency upgrades, if implemented, can qualify the homeowner for various federal and/or provincial rebates.
Completing an energy audit should be the first step a homeowner takes towards increasing the energy efficiency of their home, and reducing their energy bills.
More information is available online at www.directenergy.com or toll-free 1-888-3348221.
Creating a stylish and appealing kitchen doesn't mean you have to blow the bank. Great looking upgrades and stylish design can be more affordable than you'd think.
Here are five design secrets that will help you achieve an affordable kitchen upgrade:
1. Update the look of your cabinets. Afresh coat of paint or a new colour on your cabinets can transform a kitchen – giving it
Stylish kitchen upgrade solutions for less
a completely fresh look and feel. Some hot colours for 2010 include, ultra-chic red, mint greens, electric blues and cool grays.
Tip: When painting wood cabinets, choose an oilbased enamel paint for a longer-lasting finish that is easy to clean.
2. Go from boring backsplash to bistro-chic. Upgrade a backsplash with a few coats of chalkboard paint. This usable chalkboard surface is a
playful and interactive way to add personal flare to a kitchen.
Tip: Chalkboard paint comes in a variety of colours that can fit any kitchen palette.
3. Make the switch to stainless. Asuite of stainless steel appliances is a great way to increase the value of your kitchen –not to mention transforming the overall style. For example, Amana offers sleek, stylish and affordably priced appliance solutions. In fact, for less than $2,000 you can purchase an entire Amana kitchen suite.
Tip: Look for true stainless steel when upgrading appliances – watch out for wannabes.
4. Showcase personal treasures. Try framing recipes from a favourite cookbook or cooking photos you have taken in
the past – this will transform the kitchen from a functional space to one with individual style.
Tip: You can find affordable art anywhere.
5. Freshen up. Adding a punch of colour and the aroma of flowers or herbs in the kitchen brings the space to life. Freshly cut or potted flowers brighten a kitchen and make the
space welcoming.
Tip: Use old water jugs or mason jars as vases for added personal flare.
A Roman shade with a difference
(NC)—The Vignette Modern Roman Shade from Hunter Douglas is the only Roman shade with no exposed rear cords. It enhances child safety and delivers a smooth, uniform appearance from inside and outside of the home. The shades are beautifully designed front and back without gathers, cords or grommets and a neutral white fabric backing. Easy to operate, Vignette shades raise and lower evenly without adjustments and the fabric folds do not crinkle or sag. Recently introduced, a stackable Vignette Tiered design option. This is available with a LiteRise cordless lifting option, which enhances child safety by eliminating potentially dangerous operating cords. It raises and lowers the product with a gentle touch on the bottom rail.
Oliphant makes an impact
By Fred Groves
Wherever he has played, Wheatley’s Brett Oliphant has made an impact.
Beginning with the hometown Sharks, rising up through Junior ‘B’ with the Flyers and three years in the Ontario Hockey League, Oliphant continues to be a huge contributor wherever he goes.
For the past two years, he has skated on the right wing for the University of Windsor Lancers men’s hockey team. With two or three more years ahead, he has his sights on an education and professional hockey.
“He has really altered his game. He’s the kind of player that is playing in situations
now, that he didn’t play in before,” said Lancers’ head coach Kevin Hamlin.
After playing in the OHL where he put up 33 points in 195 games which included 323 penalty minutes, Oliphant decided to combine hockey with a post-secondary school education.
“I was looking into it because education is a big part of everyone’s life,” said Oliphant.
Most impressive for this strong skating forward, who has a tremendous work ethic at the rink, is the fact that he has been contributing with some good offensive numbers for the Lancers. That’s included 19 points in 28 games this past regular season.
“This year I got more of a chance to play on the power play.”
“I don’t think there is a time in the game when I can’t use Brett Oliphant,” said Hamlin. “He is a versatile guy. Putting him on the first or second line, that’s up to him. It’s nice to know he can play anywhere.”
The Lancers were giant killers when they knocked off Waterloo in the first round of the playoffs. They won the third and deciding game in dramatic fashion, a 4-3 double overtime win.
“I think we took Waterloo by surprise. We were the underdogs,” said Oliphant.
Next up were the Highway 401 rivals, the University of Western Ontario Mustangs. Windsor came up short in the three-game series but in final crucial situations, Oliphant was on the ice.
“I don’t think there is a time in the game when I can’t use Brett Oliphant,” said Hamlin. “He is a versatile guy. Putting him on the first or second line, that’s up to him. It’s nice to know he can play anywhere.”
Oliphant started his OHL career with the Barrie Colts, moved over to Mississauga with the Ice Dogs and finished with the Sarnia Sting. He is a type of guy you do not want to play against as he brings an aggressive style combined with an ability to score.
“There is not much of a difference,” he said, between the OHL and university hockey. “You have to think a little more (here) and be in better position.”
As his offensive numbers improve, look for Oliphant to become more of a wellrounded player. That’s something that is good for his future and for the Lancers’ hockey program. “He was, and still is, a player that I feel can play at both ends of the rink,” says Hamlin.
Flyers down two games in playoffs
The Leamington Flyers lost the first three games in their best of seven series with the London Nationals in Greater Ontario junior Junior Hockey action. The Flyers lost 8-1 in London on Wednesday, February 24 and lost at home the next night 7-0. The Flyers travel to London this Wednesday, March 3 and host the Nationals on Thursday, March 4 at 7:10 p.m.
REC ROUND-UP REC ROUND-UP
Rock ’n Swim: Friday, March 5 from 7-9 p.m. Bring the family and listen to all your favourite tunes played while you swim the night away. Music sponsored by MGS Horticultural.
10th annual Home & Garden Tradeshow: March 5, 6 and 7. Everything from landscaping, home renovations and the latest in home and patio decorating ideas all under one roof.
WIN! $10,000 Family Room Makeover sponsored by Gabriele Countrywide Floor & Home. Contest rules and regulations at www.country927.com.
Youth Programs
Babysitter Training Courses (min. 11 years): Saturday, March 6.
NEW! Home Alone Course (for youth ages 9 – 12): Saturday, March 6. Your children will build self-confidence and responsibility while taking both of these courses.
March Break
Day Camp: There’s a different theme each day to keep the kids enthused and coming back for more. Ages 4-7 and 8-12.
NEW! March Break Hockey Day Camp: Ages 8-12 years. Register early as camps always fill up quickly!
March Break Activities for Youth and Adults: Daily rec. gym 1-3 p.m.; daily public skating 1-3 p.m.; daily public swimming 3-5 p.m.
Cardiac Rehab Maintenance Program: For those people who have experienced heart concerns or heart surgery in the past, the Complex offers a 6-month program where a kinesiologist guides you through an exercise routine to give you peace of mind while you get yourself feeling tip-top.
First Aid Courses: Become certified in Standard First Aid/ CPR “C”, and recertification courses. Classes for individuals as well as corporate bookings to have your staff meet WSIB requirements.
We have something for every...body!
(Photo courtesy of University of Windsor)
Changes planned for minor baseball
Despite some snow on the ground and a bit of cold weather, Leamington District Minor Baseball Association (LDMBA) is preparing for the 2010 baseball season.
One small change planned for this year is the move of the Mites division to Friday nights. The Mites provide baseball to Junior Mites (4 and 5 year olds) and Senior Mites (6 and 7 year olds). This group plays T-ball and stresses the teaching of baseball fundamentals. The boys and girls participating are taught skills in a stress-free atmosphere based on their talent and skill levels.
“The move will allow us a better teaching atmosphere and provide us with more diamond space for this group,”
says LDMBA president Sue Holiga. “We are calling it ‘Friday Night Mites’ and the move from Saturday mornings will also provide us with additional coaches and instructors.”
“This season we will also be fielding a Bantam travel team,” adds Chris Lamotte, LDMBA travel convenor. “We have both the interest and numbers this season, and a coach (Rick Wright) in place.”
LDMBA provides baseball for boys and girls ages 4 to 17. Their next registration is Saturday, March 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.
Golden Years mini golf at Colasanti’s
Fred MacVoy – who shot a 4 under par 236.
Second place cash prize went to team 14 with a 2 under 238 by Liz Scratch, Eva Kah and Gerry Wilkinson.
A score of 244 captured third place for Madeline Butler, Barbara Arner and Julia Kos.
Holes-in-one for the day numbered 4 for Dorothy Harrow and Doug Vickery. Three aces apiece dropped for Barb Arner, Julia Kos, Linda Walsh, Barry Sweet, Stan Vickery, Mary Ann Vickery, Carolyn Campbell, Art Sweet, Jean Sennett, Liz Scratch and Gerry Wilkinson. A pair of single shot holes showed for John Vladarchyk, Ethel Ferguson, Gioanna Day, Bill Mayville, Mary MacRae, Rose Taylor, Bill Taylor, Andy Orsini, Colleen Pearse, Loretta Carter, Margaret Graham and Gerry Pillon. A special note for Eve MacVoy who sank 3 aces on each of the two previous weeks that were missed here. Sorry.
Canadian Racquetball Classic in Leamington
The 2010 Canadian Racquetball Classic is coming to Leamington. The three-day tournament is coming to the Kinsmen Recreation Complex from March 5-7.
The Complex has three top view racquetball courts, plus two racquetball show courts, for a total of five.
This year, the Classic will offer divisions for ALL levels of players from professional to beginner, ladies and men’s, juniors and singles and doubles.
A total of $1,200 in prize money is to be awarded in the Pro/Open singles division (min 8 entries) and the Ladies Open/A division (min 6 entries).
Organizers are expecting 30-40 players (close to 100 total with spectators). The 2009 Canadian Junior Champion is coming from Regina, SK, as well as the silver medalist, Conrad Cole, from Belle River. There are also two pros coming from Indiana, USA, and others as well, mostly from Ontario.
Volunteers include Paul Bateman and Terry Nelson (Coach, Team Ontario), as well as Adrian Webb (IRT Contact), Paul Cornies and Danny Bateman and countless others over the weekend. Each match is 2 games to 15, tiebreaker to 11 (win by 2) in the main round, 2 out of 3 to 11 for consolation. Number of games will depend on the number of participants in each division.
Games will start at 5 p.m. on Friday and run all day Saturday. The pro games will start Saturday, with the top games occurring Saturday afternoon. The Pro/Open final will probably take place around 4 or 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Trivia Night 11 lots of fun
How many oceans touch Canada? What is the most popular spice in the world? Who was the first explorer to Canada?
These are three of the 120 questions asked at Trivia Night 11 held on Wednesday, February 24 at the Portuguese Club. The evening attracted 50 teams of four and raised approximately $3,000 for the Leamington District Minor Baseball Association.
Trivia Night host Mark Ribble kept the crowd updated on the Canada vs. Russia Olympic hockey game. The first place team with 98 correct answers was N’Stink. Team members included Barb Levy, Jim Beland, Greg Levack and Dave VanWijngaarden. In second place with 91 was A-Team, which included the brain power of Justin O’Gourman, Kristy O’Gourman, Al Douglas and Mel Douglas. In third spot with 88 right responses was Misinformed. Team members were Todd Dunford, Mark Dunford, Jaimie Blake and Heather Lebrun. The top high school team was from Leamington District Secondary School. Team members included Danielle Ward, Davey Watson, Spencer Guyitt and Matt Watson.
The top elementary school team was from Gore Hill Public School and included Erin Reid, Alissa Reid, Margaret Bergen and Delaney McVeigh.
For those who were wondering what the answers to the three questions were, here you go – 3, pepper and John Cabot. If this type of trivia interests you, be sure to join the fun next year as organizers aim for 60 teams.
OBITUARY
Andrew Frauenlob
Andrew Frauenlob, 47 years, passed away at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital.
Loving husband of Catherine (Walker). Dear son of Johann and the late Diana Frauenlob, and son-in-law of Janet and Larry Walker. Dear brother of Hans and wife Susie Frauenlob, Heidi and husband Henry Tamosauskas, and brother-in-law of Shelly and Dave Logan, Tim and Kim Walker. Also survived his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Andrew worked in public relations for the Town of Kingsville, was active in fundraising for the Leamington Hospital Foundation, Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital and Together in Caring. He was an excellent chef and a proud supporter of Team Canada.
A private family gathering has taken place. If you desire, donations can be sent to the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631), which will be used to send his cremated remains back to Salzburg, Austria, his final resting place. Friends may send condolences or donations to www. reidfuneralhome.ca.
to the Trivia Night 11 winners
You can make these wings as hot and spicy as your taste buds can take. The rich tomato taste of Heinz® Ketchup will still shine through.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Serves: 15
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken wings or wing dings
2/3 cup Heinz® Tomato Ketchup
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Place wings in broiler pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until crisp, turning once.
- Meanwhile, combine Ketchup and remaining ingredients.
- Take wings out of oven and carefully brush sauce on wings. Broil wings 2 to 3 minutes.
- Turn wings; brush with additional sauce. Broil 2 to 3 more minutes.
First Place - N’Stink. Team members included Barb Levy, Jim Beland, Greg Levack and Dave VanWijngaarden
Second Place - A-Team, which included the brain power of Justin O’Gourman, Kristy O’Gourman, Al Douglas and Mel Douglas.
Misinformed. Team members were Todd Dunford, Mark Dunford, Jaimie Blake and Heather Lebrun.
Olympic torch experience is a once in a lifetime
By Sheila McBrayne
The Olympic torch may be extinguished in Vancouver, but the Olympic spirit is still burning strong in Leamington.
Fourteen-year-old Taylor Balkwill of Leamington is still reeling from the excitement of carrying the Olympic torch during her 300-metre part of history. Taylor carried the torch on December 23 at 2:15 p.m. through Amhurstburg. “ It was so, so exciting. I couldn’t think of anything else, it was just so amazing,” said Taylor reliving the feeling. “Running the Olympic torch was the ultimate experience of a lifetime! There is no other feeling like it. From the time you get on the shuttle to seeing all of your loved ones (friends and family) that mean so much to you. To the lighting of my torch, I was to run 300 meters, I felt as if I could have ran a thousand miles. This was most definitely the best day of my life!” she said.
Taylor, a Grade 9 student at Leamington District Secondary School, went through a yearlong process to become a torchbearer. “It all started in December 2008, I saw the advertisement on a Coca-Cola container that said to register online and answer trivia questions, if you would like to be the next Olympic Torchbearer. Every day my mom and I signed in and answered the questions. May of 2009, finally I got the e-mail saying that I had made it onto the second round. In June 2009, I submitted the essay that I wrote on how I was environmentally friendly and how I had helped my school become a cleaner place to be. In September 2009, I received an email that said that I had made it onto the third round, which was the RCMP background check. After a suspenseful wait, I was notified in October by phone to make sure I was able to make my torchbearing date of December 23rd, 2009. Approximately one year after I had signed up, I was to carry the Olympic Torch,” Taylor explained.
Taylor was a Grade 8 student at Queen Elizabeth Public School when she began the process and was in high school by the time she carried the torch. Taylor returned to Queen Elizabeth to show her old schoolmates the torch and share her experience. “It was really exciting. I knew a lot of the younger students from monitoring them… yeah, I felt like a bit of a celebrity,” she said.
“The day of my run, I got into the truck with my family and we were off to Amherstburg for my big day. My meeting point was the town hall. Here I met 20 of my fellow runners, one who came from as far away as Manitoba to run that day… We loaded onto our shuttle buses, which dropped us off at our location points that corresponded with our torchbearer number. Halfway through dropping people off and cheering for them it was finally my turn to get off the shuttle where all of my friends and family had come to share this special day with me. When I got off the shuttle bus, my heart was racing so fast that I thought I might pass out from all of the excitement. All of the people that I loved were there to cheer me on, along with all of Canada.”
“December 23rd, 2:15 p.m. the Olympic flame approached me, I wasn’t even thinking, I was so overwhelmed with many different feelings. At this moment, I knew exactly what it meant to be a “Canadian”. I was so happy to have my friends and family there with me, that I didn’t care about anything else.
This was truly an experience of a lifetime, and I remember that day for as long as I live,” summarized Taylor. Taylor purchased the keepsake torch as a momento of an experience she’ll never forget. Taylor is the daughter of Lori and John Balkwill of Leamington.
Bantam AEs down Belle River
Southpoint Bantam AEs opened the Bluewater League playoffs with a 5-2 win over Belle River.
The Capitals opened the scoring 25 seconds into the game when Kyle Dama found Austin Thompson alone in front of the Rink Rat net for a tap-in goal. The Capitals increased their lead minutes later, while shorthanded, when Justin Church connected on a pass from Dama.
Three minutes into the second period, Dama scored his first of the game from Zach Blackburn and Brandon Turnbull. With five minutes remaining in the period, Capitals defenseman Evan Nash took the puck the length of the ice and fired home a wrist shot to increase the lead to 4-0 Southpoint. The Capitals connected for their fifth straight goal of the game when Dama scored his second goal from Joel Klemens and Thompson. Belle River ended Tyler Jackson’s shutout when they scored with just over one minute left in the second period.
The Rink Rats scored once in the third but that was a close as they could get. Southpoint continues their Bluewater playoffs with four consecutive home games starting Tues. Mar. 2. The next games are Fri. Mar. 5 at 8:30 p.m. at Heinz Arena vs Chatham; Sat. Mar. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Wheatley Arena vs LaSalle; and Tues. Mar. 9 at 7 p.m. at Unico Arena vs Windsor. Follow the team results and updates at www.southpointminorhockey.com.
Atom A’s in a battle for OMHA finals
The Southpoint Capitals Atom A squad, sponsored by Local 459, are in a tight battle with the Centre Wellington Fusion (2009 OMHA Champions) to see who goes to the OMHA finals.
The first two games were played in the Fergus/Elora area. Both games were close but ended up in favour of the home team.
In game one, Southpoint came out of the gates firing, going up 1-0 in the first 3 minutes with a goal from Brett Enns. Centre Wellington responded early in the second period on a power play goal to tie things up at 1-1. Southpoint quickly responded with another goal by Brett Enns, putting the Caps up 2-1 going into the third. That’s when the 3-1/2 hour trip took its toll. The team looked tired and Centre Wellington took full advantage by scoring the last two goals of the game to win 3-2 and take a one-game lead in the series.
In game two, Southpoint worked hard and got the first goal once again, this time by Rory DiNiro in the first period. Going into the second, Southpoint kept controlling most of the play until a small mistake turned into a puck in the back of the net. With the momentum on the Centre Wellington side, they took a two-goal lead early in the third. Rory DiNiro gave the team some life with a nice shot to the top corner, bringing the game within one goal. Southpoint, however, could not get a break and ended up with the same score as in game one. Centre Wellington took a two-game lead in the series.
Game three will be played at 8:00 p.m. Friday night, March 5, at Unico Arena in Leamington. If you want to see two teams battle it out and leave everything on the ice, come out and support your team.
Atom AEs win first game in playoffs
The Hub International Southpoint Atom AEs lost their third game of the quarter-finals last Sunday in Windsor 3-1, with the only goal coming from a long lead pass from Lucas Lamotte to Tyler Zsebok, who beat the Windsor defence to slide one passed the goaltender.
The Capitals picked themselves up, dusted themselves off and set a new goal to win Bluewater. On Saturday they set their goal into motion, playing in Belle River. Starting the scoring early, one minute in, Royce Beauchamp fed Matthew Travis with a tap-totape pass, and Travis with a quick wrist shot beat the goalie glove side. Kiel Reid led the team with a pair of goals, with assists going to Matthew Travis and Jeron Kir. In the third period, Jeron Kir buried one of his own. Assisting on the goal was Colton Major. Cameron Stockton was solid between the pipes, keeping his team confident.
Two Creeks annual meeting
The annual meeting of the Wheatley Two Creeks Association will be held on Thursday, March 4 at the Wheatley Legion at 7 p.m. As always, everyone is invited.
The Association manages the Two Creeks Conservation Area on behalf of the Lower Thames Conservation Authority. It is responsible for all facets of its operation. They include maintenance of a small and a large pavilion, washrooms, a stage, eleven bridges, over 10 km of walking trails, the Memorial Groves and Healy Hill. The activities it organizes include 13 concerts, Memorial Sunday, and tree planting projects involving the general public and area schools. The facility is also used for church services, weddings, family reunions, summer day camps, scouting campouts, birding tours, and mountain bike races.
Rhine Danube girls win, lose
By Mackenzie Heyens
Feb. 19 – The Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars girls were a bit nervous for their
weekend without their starting and only goalie, Carleigh Manning, who
in the week. In their time of need, Blenheim goalie Patricia VerBeek stepped up and saved the weekend. After the first goal from the Petrolia Oilers, the Rhine Danube girls did not give up and quickly tied the game with a goal from defenseman Dana Peltier, assisted by Charlee Cabral and Jessica Prudence.
The Rhine Danube girls kept at the steady pace and the two teams were evenly matched. Another goal from Ashley Leipold in the second period brought the Rhine Danube girls into the lead. Assists came from Shailyn Waites and Kaily Zack.
In the third period the Rhine Danube Stars picked up the pace, back to their usual determined game, and scored another from Kayla Lindsay, assisted by Karissa Ricci. Final score was 3-1 for the Southpoint Rhine Danube.
Sun. Feb. 21 – The Southpoint Rhine Danube girls travelled to South Huron for a late game. The Rhine Danube failed to bring their A game and as a result were brought up short on the scoreboard. Goals in the second period went to Charlee Cabral and Jillian Iles from Kayla Lindsay and Iles. The first goal of the third went to Lindsay from Iles and Shailyn Waites, with the Iles popping in the next one from Lindsay. The final score was 7-4 for Petrolia.
Sun. Feb. 28 – Last time the Southpoint Stars Rhine Danube met the Lambton Shores girl’s team, the Stars lost 5-1. This time Rhine Danube was ready for the other team. After Lambton scored the first goal, Kayla Lindsay reciprocated with a wide-angled shot from Kayla Leipold. Unfortunately, Lambton snuck in another goal in the third. Both teams played the challenging game smart, and the tight score showed just that. The game ended in a 2-1 loss for Southpoint.
After the game the two teams gathered just in time to cheer and watch Canada take home the gold in men’s hockey.
For the girls’ schedule visit www.southpointminorhockey.com or www. mywoghl.com.
Olympic Revelling With the Agosta’s VANCOUVER VANCOUVER 2010 2010
Charmaine Agosta, Sarah Brophey and Nino Agosta
Sarah Brophey and Hailey Wickenheiser
Sarah Brophey and Tyler Stewart of the Barenaked Ladies
Sarah Brophey and MeghanAgosta
Charmaine Agosta, Jade Agosta, Cassie Campbell, Nino Agosta, Sarah Brophey
Dale Butler &Friends
Early Cash
Local Honey
Nicole Barron &The Prospects
1 bedroom apartment in 4-plex $495 per month, all inclusive. First & last month and references required. 519-322-5567. tf
Large 2 bedroom apartment with living room and family room, redone with new kitchen and bath, $650 per month plus utilities. Deposit required. Call 519-326-9261. tf
Upper one bedroom apartment close to town and Superstore. $395 per month plus utilities. Call 519-3225567. tf
Looking for a house to rent in Wheatley area. May consider rent to own. Call Deb 519-329-2527 or 519825-4210. mar3-10
RENOVATIONS:
Eavestroughing, decks, siding, windows, complete renovations, Gutter Cleaning Systems, furniture refinishing. Call Bill Siddall 519-8253931 tf
ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf
PRINTING: Business envelopes, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Rick at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf
MEETING
T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds
Sensibly. Group meets every Monday 6 p.m. at Wheatley United Church. Call Elaine at 519-825-7993 or visit website: www.TOPS.org. Everyone welcome. tf
SELFSTORAGE - Inside and outside storage, 24 hour access and security. Asize for every need. Pay for 6 months, get 1 month FREE. 16 First Concession Line, Wheatley 519-791-1464. 12-21
KAHLRECYCLING We come to you and haul away your junk. Metals and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. Kall Ken 519-326-8559. mar3-24
Large sofa and loveseat, 1 year old, like new, $700.00 set. Must see to appreciated 519-326-5483 after 4 pm. mar 3-3
Are you looking for a part-time job that will put you in the middle of Leamington’s social scene?
The Southpoint Sun is currently looking for a reporter/photographer for days, nights, weekends - very flexible schedule. Responsible students or recently retired individuals welcomed. Please apply in person at our office on 14 Talbot St. W., Wheatley or fax your resume to sun@mnsi.net
The staff and management of the Southpoint Sun are pleased to have Sue O’Donovan as part of their team. Sue brings 20 years print advertising experience in Essex County to Leamington’s newest weekly community newspaper. Let Sue’s knowledge of the local market and her advertising background merge with your businesses’ goals. Sue will create a program that will help you reach your target market while staying within your advertising budget. Sue can be reached at 519-825-4541.
The Staff and Management of the Southpoint Sun are pleased to welcome Shannon Matheson to their team. Shannon is a well-known life-long area resident. Her extensive business knowledge comes as a result of her entrepreneurial endeavours. Shannon originally joined the Southpoint Sun on a casual basis through the introduction of her weekly lifestyles column. More recently she has joined our staff on a more permanent basis working with area business owners to achieve their advertising goals. Shannon would welcome the opportunity to discuss the advantages of reaching the Southpoint Sun’s readers through a creative advertising program. She can be
For over three decades, Patrick has been caring for people’s denture needs. Since earning his certification to practice Denturism by the College of Denturists in 1980, Patrick increased his knowledge, skills, and precision to become a Denturist Specialist and a Master Technician. In 1997, Patrick broadened his area of specialty by taking a course on sleep apnea, a common condition afflicting men and women. It was at that moment that Patrick realized he had a true passion for treating patients suffering from this life-threatening medical disorder.
“Simply put, obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway becomes completely blocked during sleep, causing breathing to be interrupted,” states Patrick. “Millions of North Americans are affected by this disorder which is often overlooked and in
World renowned Denturist proud to be Leamington native
turn left undiagnosed and untreated. Those affected by this disorder physically and mentally cannot be at ease without getting it treated.”
Committed to helping sleep-deprived patients and their sleep partners get the quality of rest they deserve, Patrick began developing his own dental sleep appliance to place the jaw and tongue in such a way that the soft tissue and muscles of the upper airway would tighten, preventing the tissues from vibrating as air passes over, thus stopping the snoring sound. The airway stays open, enabling the sleeper to breathe normally and quietly. Patrick was determined to develop a device that could withstand the stresses of teeth grinding and effectively treat every degree of sleep apnea.
To that end, Patrick successfully developed his very own dental sleep appliance, The SUAD (Strong Upper Airway Dilating) Device. “It is a perfect compact alternative for those who are unwilling or intolerant to CPAP therapy or for those who do not want to commit to the invasiveness of surgery,” says Patrick. The appliance lasts for three to five years of use, has received FDA clearance for snoring and sleep apnea, holds two patents, and is covered by various extended health care plans, especially for CAW members and Green Shield Canada plans.
The SUAD™ Device is custom-fitted to the mouth structure of every patient, easily adjustable, and highly adaptable. It is non-restrictive in movement, making it ideal for those who may be claustrophobic. While wearing the appliance, the patient is able to fully open and close their mouth, speak, yawn, and take oral medication.
However, Patrick’s developments did not end there. Patrick became the resourceful inventor yet again when he realized that frequent usage of a dental appliance could permanently shift the wearer’s lower bite forward. To bring all back in line after the device is removed; Patrick developed and patented the Morning Repositioner, worn over the lower teeth while the wearer exercises the jaw for 10 minutes. Every SUAD™ Device comes packaged with a Morning Repositioner, at no additional charge.
Patrick’s ample research, hard-work, and drive paid off once again with his most recent development: a temporary dental sleep appliance. Growing frustrated with over-the-counter dental appliances that claim to treat snoring and sleep apnea and potentially put the wearer’s dental and medical health at great risk, Patrick was determined to provide the public with a temporary treatment that would be effective and safe. Patrick successfully developed the TSA (Temporary SUAD™ Appliance), which has just received its own FDA clearance to treat snoring and sleep apnea. The TSA is the only temporary dental appliance with this designation.
Patrick’s dental inventions are quickly becoming an increasingly favoured treatment by patients and practitioners across North America.
Patrick J. Strong DD is the owner of Strong Denture & Snoring/Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Clinic located within the Princess Centre and the founding President and CEO of Strong Dental, a world renowned laboratory that exclusively manufactures his revolutionary dental sleep appliances.
“Often times when I tell people I am from Leamington they have a surprised and perplexed look on their face,” Patrick shares. “They cannot believe that my company is established in a small town and question why I have not relocated to the states or even to a larger Canadian city such as Toronto.” Patrick continues, “I love being from Leamington, I was born and raised here, and I could not imagine growing my business any where else!”
Patrick is eager to continue his thorough research to develop new devices in the future that’ll improve the public’s quality of life, through better sleep and beyond.