Southpoint Sun May 11, 2011

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Keeping children safe

Allison Stuart, Assistant Deputy Minister and Emergency Management Ontario Chief, presented Gore Hill Public School with a Certificate of Recognition from Jim Bradley, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services. Pictured from left to right are: Chuck Parsons, Deputy Chief, Public Education/Training, Leamington Fire Services; Anna Mastronardi, Principal of Gore Hill P.S.; Ms. Allison Stuart; and Mike Ciacelli, Fire Inspector, Leamington Fire Services. (SUN Photo)

Happy Mother’s Day!

The late afternoon air show on Sunday, May 8 was a special Mother’s Day gift for a Leamington mom. Arthur McKay serves with the Canadian Armed Forces based out of Bagotville, Quebec. He was given permission to do a flyover in the F18 jet as a surprise for his mother on her special day. (Photo courtesy of Randy Holland)

Gore Hill P.S. steps up efforts in emergency preparedness

Last week was Emergency Preparedness Week in Ontario. Every year emergencies happen, and the 2003 power outage and the tornado in 2010 in Leamington are evidence that this area is not immune to emergencies and must be prepared.

On Thursday, May 5, Gore Hill Public School held a tornado drill. The school is located just one block outside of where the 2010 tornado struck. Attending this important educational and training event were Allison Stuart, Assistant Deputy Minister and Emergency Management Ontario Chief; Peter Kimball, a meteorologist with Environment Canada; and Chuck Parsons, Deputy Chief, Public Education/Training, Leamington Fire Services. Several members of the media were also invited to observe the drill.

“This is a great opportunity to reinforce the importance of planning,” said Ms. Stuart. “This is a school which has experience with tornadoes and keeps up with drills. Children are our best messengers. They take the message home and help keep families safe.”

“The point is to be prepared, not to be afraid,” added Stuart. “Hoping for the best is not a plan. It’s important to make a plan for ourselves. The drill gives a sense of control, mastery – ‘I know what I have to do.’”

“We had our first drill a couple of weeks ago,” said Gore Hill principal Anna Mastronardi. “Some of the children showed anxiety, but with the second one they felt more safe and secure because they have a plan.”

The procedure for the tornado drill goes like this: the principal announces that “this is a drill.” Teachers usher their students to a pre-designated section of an inside corridor, where they are seated up against the walls. All doors to the corridor are closed and teachers do a headcount to ensure everyone is

accounted for. The students wait until the “all clear” is announced and return to their classrooms.

Ms. Mastronardi monitors weather conditions daily with a weather radio, and it is at her discretion when staff and students are to follow emergency procedures. There are 240 students from JK to Grade 8 at Gore Hill Public School. It was clear the students knew what they were doing, and they did it well. It took approximately 2-3 minutes for the children to arrive at their designated spot, and all were accounted for in quick order. This was all done in a very orderly and efficient manner.

Chuck Parsons of Leamington Fire Services congratulated the children at an assembly afterwards in the gym. “Good job,” he said. “You really came through.”

Peter Kimball of Environment Canada said that tornadoes in Canada are actually quite rare, and the odds of having another one in this area are about the same as rolling two dice and coming up with a pair of sixes, – three or four times in a row. “You don’t need to be worried,” he reassured the children. “It’s not very likely, but you still need to know what to do.”

Ms. Stuart congratulated the children for their awesome job during the tornado drill, and announced that Eton Industries was donating a weather radio to every classroom at Gore Hill.

She also presented a plaque from Minister Jim Bradley in recognition of Gore Hill’s emergency preparedness that reads: “Certificate of Recognition, presented to Gore Hill Public School, in recognition of your commitment to emergency preparedness, School Tornado Drill, May 5, 2011. Your efforts are helping to make your community a safer place. Signed: Jim Bradley, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services.”

Leamington Council releases its strategic priorities

On Monday evening Leamington Council adopted a revised mission statement and strategic direction from the retreat council held back in early March. The ‘new’ mission statement says, “The Municipality of

Leamington strives to provide quality services in a sustainable environment. Accessible, accountable and dedicated to the people we serve; we build on the past as we prepare for future prosperity.”

Present at the council meeting was Ms. Carolyn Kearns of the Randolph Group, Management Consultants Inc. to introduce the public to the strategic priorities identified by Leamington Council.

Strategic Priorities

1. Improving communications

2. Promoting development and investment opportunities

3. Ensuring Municipal financial viability

4. Protecting the environment

5. Embracing technology

6. Improving Leamington liveability and promoting accessibility

7. Raising Leamington’s profile

8. Proactive planning

9. Attracting visitors and promoting tourism

10. Enhancing cultural diversity

These priorities were refined down to six objectives, each of which has strategic actions associated with it. These actions can be used both as mechanisms to

achieve the goals as well as tools for measuring success (or lack thereof).

Short term goals

For the short term, seven priorities were identified as key:

1. Complete the financial plan

munity Action Plan for the Uptown Core

5. Develop a succession plan to attract and retain quality employees

6. Lobby senior governments for shoreline stabilization assistance

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2. Actively pursue senior government ongoing flexible funding programs

3. Continue with the program of sewer replacement

4. Implement the Com-

7. Identify mechanisms to raise the profile of Leamington.

Quite an ambitious program…I’m sure we all look forward to success in striving to achieve these goals.

Multi-purpose trail coming to Wheatley

A long-awaited recreational trail project is close to being completed. The Chatham Kent Trails and Active Community committees hosted a public meeting on October 6, 2010 to review the preliminary design for the trail. The original design included an asphalt

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A public consultation meeting will be held on May 24 upstairs at the Wheatley Legion at 7:00 p.m. with the tender to be issued approximately 2 weeks following. The budget has been allocated for this project and the tender results will go back to Council for final approval of the project.

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Christine Mikhail held a grand opening for Shop and Talk on Sat. May 7. The new business is located at The Hair Port on Erie South and offers premium ground coffees and teas, a homemade treat of the day, and unique gift ideas. Christine (centre) is pictured above with her parents Margaret and Brian Bailey at the new store.

(SUN Photo)

Improvements to Red Alert system

Tornadoes or other emergencies through the province’s Red Alert emergency system can now be issued by television broadcasters across the province.

“This will provide Ontarians with more ways to hear about an emergency within their community so that they can keep themselves and their families safe,” said ChathamKent Essex MPP Pat Hoy.

By partnering with Pelmorex Communications Inc., owner of the Weather Network, Red Alerts will have the ability to be distributed through radio, television stations and cable companies across the province, instead of the current limited broadcasts.

The Red Alerts are part of Ontario’s Emergency Public Warning System and were first introduced in 2008. Red Alerts are issued when three key criteria are met:

• Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) validates that an emergency incident is occurring.

• The emergency poses and immediate threat to the life, safety and property of Ontarians in a specific area of the province.

• The alert is necessary to inform Ontarians of the danger and tell them what actions can be taken to protect themselves.

Red Alerts will also be distributed via Twitter, email, SMS text messaging, RSS feed, EMO’s website and through the media. More than 210 member radio stations of the Ontario Association of Broadcasters can also air Red Alerts.

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Aleks Krndija welcomed everyone to a grand opening party on Sat. May 7 at Leamington Fitness, 88 Talbot East. Lots of food and great smoothies were enjoyed by all. There were draws for several prizes, and an official ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. From the left, owner Aleks Krndija, Leamington Mayor John Paterson, and Southpoint Sun mascot Sunny are pictured enjoying the afternoon.

(SUN Photo)

Do unions belong in the field?

The Supreme Court of Canada recently decided that Ontario’s farm workers could not unionize for collective bargaining rights.

In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada sided with the province of Ontario, ruling its Agricultural Employees Protection Act does not infringe on the Charter of Rights. At issue was the freedom of association. The act allows workers to form associations to take complaints to employers and if needed to a tribunal, but it doesn’t allow collective bargaining.

Unions are claiming unfair treatment to the point of saying farm workers are being treated like second-class citizens, but imagine the power of a union that could stop all field work right before harvest time and strike for more pay or less hours. Farm work is time-sensitive and intense. It’s what farm workers sign up for. There are very narrow windows of opportunity for harvesting or planting seasons now. Remember, we have Mother Nature to contend with as well and as the saying goes, you have to make hay while the sun is hot.

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it!

This past weekend, I read about a young poet that recently launched her collection of poetry in a series of books. Her writing is inspired by her familial experiences with her parents and siblings, throughout her pregnancies and now with her own young children.

I haven’t read any of her poems, but the title of her first collection, ‘Flock of Shoes’, hits home with me and no doubt with many other mothers.

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Food prices are already on the rise, imagine how Canada could compete on the global market with unionized farm workers. This is not to say that farm workers are to be treated unfairly. They most certainly deserve fair pay for fair work. Most workers want the extra hours that some unions might think is unfair to farm workers.

Growing up with seven children, our parents and usually the odd stray in our household all at once, meant that just inside our back door was a ‘flock of shoes’. I routinely remember my mother lining them up, only to turn around and have them run out the door again and again.

My parents, in hopes of establishing some sort of organization, even went to the extent of putting our names on our own cubbies in the garage to store our shoes. Unfortunately, opening the door to this cupboard seemingly was a little too much to ask of us. Sound familiar?

Over the years, as my kids grew, so did their shoes and the shoe pile too! I, like many moms, habitually stooped to straighten up the shoes while asking myself: “Really, how difficult can this be?” The fact that many of these shoes carried with them mud, sand, water and sometimes reptiles is an entirely other story!

Let’s not kid ourselves to think that farm labour in Ontario is perfect. It’s not. There are some extreme cases of unfair expectations, conditions and workplace safety issues, but let’s not paint all with the same brush and restrict those who operate fair and functional operations.

The decision means that farm workers maintain the right to form associations to represent and communicate their interests and employers under the act are also obligated to address the workers’ issues or concerns. The ruling still protects the rights of workers under the Agricultural Employee Protection Act.

This past weekend, I slid our mudroom closet open to retrieve my own shoes and at that moment understood why, although I, like my mother, preferred the orderly fashion, never made too big a deal about the chaos. It goes away.

My shoe closet was practically empty and the few that were left inside all had the heels lined up, just the way I now liked them. All three of our children were away from home this Mother’s Day, and thankfully I received calls from both of our daughters and confidently hoped that my son was having a margarita just for me in Mexico!

Instead of preparing dinner or heading out for one, I had the entire day to myself, to do anything I so desired. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment, from my morning coffee on the deck, planting some of my annuals in the garden, to a peaceful dinner and a Sunday drive with Mark. The only thing missing was the kids and everything that comes along with them, including the coat piles, towel piles and the piles of socks with no matches! Well, maybe not those.

Throughout the day the ‘flock of shoes’ stayed in my mind and made me think. I am confident that my children, like my siblings and I in the past, will become organized, shoe abiding citizens. More importantly though, as we celebrate motherhood, I hope my daughters, as potential mothers someday, will learn to thrive in the commotion of a full house, even if that means tripping over the odd shoe once in a while.

(To all of you fathers out there, your day is coming soon!)

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The gardening season has finally arrived. Do you prefer perennials or annuals?

Location: Leamington Horticultural Society’s Spring Plant Sale

Bev Gillespie “Perennials. I’m a lazy gardener and I like them to come up every year.”

Joan McDonald “I prefer perennials because you don’t have to plant them every year. They come up on their own.”

Mirror, mirror on the way

That dude who stares at me squarely in the face when I shave each morning continues to challenge, question and sometimes bug me.

I keep wondering when this phase of “you need to get better” passes and is replaced with feelings of contentment, confidence and sweet “Dalai Lama-like” serenity. Are you there yet?

I’ve been me for just over 50 years now. I’ll be 51 in a couple of weeks. So here’s my question. Do you or someone you know have it “so together” that are completely at peace with the kind the person they are, what they’ve accomplished and are truly happy with their station in life?

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Susan Ross “Perennials and what I call perpetuals – those are the ones that self-seed.”

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“I think I like perennials, if I have to say. They’re dependable and they’re less work. I just like the permanence in the garden.”

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A couple of years ago, I volunteered my time as a Rotarian and participated in a highschool anti-bullying workshop that included about 20 adults and over 100 students. During the course of the day and the multitude of exercises, the adults would find themselves facilitating group discussions with the students. We would be divided up into groups of 5 or 6 participants. The idea was for the adults to initiate discussion in the group, and in doing so create a safe environment for the kids to speak up.

I recall that in one of the small group sessions, this older lady, perhaps in her late fifties, early sixties was assuring the young folks that it was perfectly understandable to feel a bit awkward at their age, to feel out of place, under-confident and confused. She then added, “I going to let you in on a secret.” I still feel that way at my age.” Really? That tidbit of information may or may not have resonated with the kids, but it sure in heck did with me. Ouch! I would’ve had a much greater appreciation for that lady’s candor, had I not been doing mental gymnastics after she spoke. Holy smokes, not only did it strike me that I wasn’t the only one who self-examined just about everything, just about every morning, but this crap could continue to ruminate with me for several more years to come.

So my next question to myself might be: “Should I continue the self-analysis process and make perpetual commitments to smile more, work harder, walk faster, dress younger, lose weight and save money?” I was telling my girlfriend’s daughter that I intend to be less sarcastic. She responded by saying that she likes my sarcasm and finds it entertaining. What’s a neurotic wise-ass to do?

If there was another option for me, say, discover a light switch that could shut off these well-intended fixes to what is likely an insecurity issue, where would I look find one?

If you’ve got a book, a tape or a friend who could assist me, as well as that older lady in the workshop and perhaps one or two others with the same affliction, please drop me a line. That information could be very helpful, and for the record, being more helpful is one of my latest goals. In fact I just scribbled it down on the top of my daytimer along with 15 other intentions. Send your feedback to jweese@cknxradio.com.

Neufeld displays Ayoba: My African Experience at Leamington Arts Centre

Reception will feature painting silent auction to benefit Students Taking Action Now: Darfur

Leamington area artist Frank Neufeld is returning to Leamington, but only for a three-week exhibition at the Leamington Arts Centre and a one-night reception on May 14.

Frank, son of Anna and Daniel Dyck, has been a resident of Wheatley for the last seven years with the exception of leaving during the school years recently to go through the Graphic Design program at Fanshawe College. “As defining characteristics I have always had a passion for visual arts and a strong belief in youth involvement and community. During my high school years at Leamington District Secondary School I found ways to take advantage of my passions. In the community I regularly volunteered at the Leamington Arts Centre where my love of the environment grew and eventually led me to work there. In school I took advantage of the many opportunities to get involved through avenues like Student Parliament, the student newspaper and football. It was a great basis to experience the benefits of getting involved and showed me that there were ways I could use my interests to help others,” said Frank. Frank describes himself

as a creative, spirited, ambitious individual who enjoys new experiences and pushing himself to new heights. Along with a long history of art experience he is also a recent graduate of Fanshawe College’s Graphic Design program.

Neufeld, creator of Neufeld Designs, has an online portfolio featuring a multitude of services he provides, including; website design, print media design, logo design and branding, digital illustrations and photo manipulation, as well as airbrushing and commissioned fine art work. Check out Neufeld Designs at www.neufelddesigns.com.

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visit South Africa with the support of the Garfield Weston Foundation. “Last summer I had the amazing opportunity to spend two months volunteering in South Africa rebranding the national NGO The Secretariat of the African Decade of Persons with Disabilities. The main goals of the organization are to raise awareness about the situation of the estimated 60-80 million persons with disabilities in the region, and to identify solutions tailored to the African experience,” said Neufeld.

“Being there during the World Cup the local term Ayoba became widely used being a slang term to express amazement, delight, excitement and approval. Ayoba, I could not think of a better way to describe the incredible opportunity I had volunteering there to rebrand the national NGO The Secretariat of the African Decade of Persons with Disabilities. I started from the core with a new logo and brand image, applied the branding to existing print media and provided my input to help them create new materials to promote their organization,” said Neufeld.

“It was a terrific opportunity to use my education to help an NGO on an international level and to experience a very diverse culture. Sometimes feeling sheltered to different lifestyles it was a chance to step outside my comfort zone and fully immerse myself in a new and diverse community. The biggest thing that struck me was the extreme contrasts between the rich and poor. This was overshadowed by the positivity and joy of the people I encountered.

“While there I took in a lot of cultural and artistic inspiration, spending most of my lunch hours at the local artisan market. I have drawn upon that inspiration to create the fine art and photography exhibit Ayoba: My African Experience. I really wanted to find a way to share my experience and take advantage of the inspiration I got over there. Cape Town will always hold a special place in my heart, but it is the people I met there that I will miss the most,” said Frank.

The exhibit is at The Leamington Arts Centre until May 27, with the reception taking place May 14, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. The reception will include live music by Andrew Taves.

As a part of the exhibit and to support youth involvement in an international community there is a painting silent auction for STAND (Students Taking Action Now: Darfur).

Since its founding in 2005, STAND has become the leading organization in Canada for youth led antigenocide advocacy and activism. They are dedicated to making it easy to act against genocide. Through tools like 1-800-Genocide and their monthly Darfur Digest, they make it easy for Canadians to stay updated on the current situation in Darfur and provide them with actions they can do on a daily basis to make a difference.

Learn more about STAND at www.standcanada.org.

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Missing woman found in Wheatley Harbour

On May 6, 2011, Leamington OPP, Essex County Marine Unit and the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit attended Wheatley Harbour where an underwater search was conducted, resulting in the recovery of a green 2008 Ford Taurus around 7 p.m. A female body was located within the vehicle.

The victim has been positively identified as 50-year-old Maria Correia of Leamington, who had been reported missing on May 4, 2011 by family members when she failed to return from grocery shopping.

At this point in the investigation there is no evidence of any foul play. A postmortem examination took place May 7 at Windsor Regional Hospital.

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THIS WEEK’S MUSICAL BIRTHDAYS

In 1967, Young MC (born Marvin Young, sang 'Bust A Move')

In 1966, Darius Rucker (solo and of Hootie & The Blowfish)

In 1950, Stevie Wonder

In 1949, Billy Joel

In 1948, Steve Winwood (solo and of Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith)

In 1941, Eric Burdon, vocals, The Animals, (In 64 UK & US No.1 single 'House Of The Rising Sun')

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In 1993, Janet Jackson- 'That's The Way Love Goes'

In 1991, Roxette- 'Joyride.

In 1989, Bon Jovi- 'I'll Be There For You', In 1986, The Pet Shop Boys- 'West End Girls', In 1985, Madonna- 'Crazy For You'

In 1984, Lionel Richie- 'Hello'

In 1982, Stevie Wonder / Paul McCartney'Ebony And Ivory'.

In 1977, Leo Sayer- 'When I Need You'

In 1970, Guess Who- 'American Woman'

MUSIC EVENTS ON THIS WEEK'S DATES

2008, Neil Young had a spider named after him by a biologist (and fan) who discovered "Myrmekiaphila Neilyoungi" Alabama, in 2007.

2005, Seal married German supermodel Heidi Klum. They've remarried every year since.

2000, Michael Bolton lost his appeal against a court ruling that he stole part of his 1991 hit ‘Love Is a Wonderful Thing’ from an Isley Brothers song.

1990, 31 years after his death, Ritchie Valens was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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1986, Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee married TV star Heather Locklear.

1985, The Go-Go's announced they were breaking up. Belinda Carlisle and Jane Wiedlin enjoyed solo success and the group reformed in the late 90's.

1981, Meat Loaf filed for bankruptcy with debts of over $1 million.

1981, Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley died of lung cancer and a brain tumour aged 36. 1968, Jimi Hendrix was arrested by police on his way to Toronto for drug possession, buy claimed the drugs had been planted on him.

1967, Paul McCartney met future wife Linda Eastman at the Bag O'Nails nightclub in London, England.

1976, 33 year old Keith Relf, former lead singer for The Yardbirds, was electrocuted to death while tuning a guitar which was not properly earthed.

1975, Stevie Wonder played in front of 125,000 fans at a free concert near the Washington Monument to celebrate Human Kindness Day.

1974, The Who sold out Madison Square Gardens in New York City for four nights selling 80,000 tickets.

1972, John Lennon appeared on the US television 'Dick Cavett Show', claiming he was under surveillance from the FBI.

1971, On his twenty- first birthday Stevie Wonder received all his childhood earnings. Despite having earned $30 million so far, he received only $1 million.

1969, Led Zeppelin made their first chart appearance (debuting at No.6 on the UK charts, and the following week at #10 in North America)

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Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

The new Executive has been elected. Lisa Turner is President, Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk 1st Vice, and Tim Nantais 2nd Vice. Executive members are Mark Tehonchuk and Mike Hicks. Congrats! With the help of all the members we hope that it will be a successful year.

The next Seniors Dinner has been changed to Sunday, May 15 from 3 p.m.-7 p.m., with Gord Ciliska entertaining. Ham and scalloped potatoes are on the menu.

CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ESSEX NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS

DESTROY WEEDS

Notice is given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c W.5, Sections 3, 16, 23 that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands, within the County of Essex, are destroyed by June 15, 2011 and throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land, as set out in the Act. The co-operation of all citizens is earnestly solicited.

K. Daniel Newman Weed Inspector, County of Essex 1941 Road 4 East, R.R. # 2, Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2E5 Telephone: (519) 326-8691 Fax: (519) 326-7540

TTY: 1-877-624-4832 dnewman@countyofessex.on.ca

On Thursday, May 12, Sports Officer Tim is starting Progressive Euchre in the afternoon. Call the Branch at 519-326-0073 for the time and cost. Friday Night Darts continue. Play begins at 8 p.m. and cost is $2. Every Saturday is the meat draw and 50/50 draw. There are 3 prizes drawn at 3:30 p.m., 3 prizes at 4 p.m., 3 prizes at 4:30 p.m., and 3 prizes at 5 p.m. with a 50/50. Come on out and enjoy. The public is very much invited.

The next Executive meeting is May 18 at 7 p.m. The General meeting is June 1 at 7 p.m.

Gardening with annuals

Planting annual flowers is the best solution for quick color for the entire season. Annuals are among the most adaptable garden plant, demanding good light, sufficient water and fertile soil. So don’t give up yet, some of the most striking gardens are found in many unsuitable locations.

The first thing to do is simply check the soil pH. A testing kit can be purchased at any of the larger garden centres. Your soil should fall within the 6.0 to 7.4 range and most annuals will grow just fine. Your soil can be easily conditioned with lime for acid soils and aluminum sulfate for alkaline soil.

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Always follow mixture directions carefully; too much of either amendment can alter your soil. One safeguard is that if a mistake is made you can add additional soil to the area or leach the soil by flooding with water.

When purchasing your annuals, look for a deep green color and plants that are not too spindly. I prefer plants with no flowers or pinching the blooms off, as this will allow the plant to withstand shock during planting.

If you can’t plant them right away, keep them in a lightly shaded spot and water carefully. Space out the plants to allow air circulation. This will stop stem rot and mildew which results in the plant dying.

Annuals cannot be planted until after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm. The best time to plant is early morning or late afternoon after the hot sun. Remove the plants from the pots gently. If they are in peat or paper pots, tear the sides slightly to enable the roots to grow through.

Most annuals like at least 6 to 8 hours of sun; others will do well in part shade or filtered sun. Follow directions on the planting tags on each pot. Annuals don’t require a lot of fertilizer, once or twice per growing season is adequate. If Mother Nature does not provide, you will need to water the area with an inch of water per week. This will encourage deep root growth. Early morning watering is also recommended. This allows the leaves to dry before nightfall, lessening the chance of disease or mold.

Weeding not only keeps the area more attractive, but also eliminates possible disease and insects. This also allows the annuals to receive the full benefit of available moisture and nutrients. Weed slowly and carefully when annuals are young so as not to disturb the roots. After weeding and cleaning the area, adding two to three inches of mulch will reduce future weeds and conserve soil moisture. Organic mulches are best, such as bark chips, pine needles, shredded leaves or peat moss.

The amount of care required for annuals varies. Most varieties require deadheading midsummer to encourage new blooms and keep the plant attractive.

Instant beauty and spectacular and diverse color – these are the advantages and charms of annual flowers. Every year there’s the anticipation of a new look and new colours with

flowers that are easy to grow and readily available at a minimum cost.

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

Optics Expo at Pelee Wings Nature Store

The Pelee Wings Nature Store’s Optics Expo attracted people from all over on May 7-8. “This is a good event for people to come out and see everything,” said Brian Bell (left) of Leica Sports Optics. “These aren’t items a lot of people want to purchase online. They don’t want to spend money on high-end binoculars if they don’t feel right. They are able to handle the product and it’s wonderful for consumers to have this smorgasbord in one spot.”

Pictured on the right, Rudolph Dorner of Kitchener, a birdwatcher and binoculars aficionado, was looking over the choices in optical equipment. Rudolph says he loves the area and enjoys visiting Leamington.

(SUN photo)

& Evelyn Nash

Married May 19, 1951 in the Romney Township Parsonage. They have 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren.

They will celebrate with an Open House on May 21 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Car Barn Restaurant in Wheatley, 23 Talbot St. E. Nogiftsplease.Tohonourthiscelebrationyoumaymakeadonationby personalizedchequemadepayabletoParkinsonsSocietyofCanadaorC.N.I.B.

Pen Pals Meet

At left, Mt. Carmel-Blytheswood teacher Mrs. Laura Gagne and M.D. Bennie teacher Mrs. Christine Jeffery matched their Grade 4 classes with pen pals earlier this school year. On Tuesday, May 3, the students had the opportunity to meet their yearlong pen pals at M.D. Bennie School for a medieval presentation and feast. The students dressed up in medieval attire and provided entertainment such as a medieval dance, a knighting ceremony, minstrels played recorders and jesters made them laugh. During the presentation the students learned about medieval life, weapons and artifacts.

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The grade 4s from Mrs. Jeffrey’s class at M.D. Bennie and their pen pals, Mrs. Gagne’s grade 4 at Mount Carmle-Blytheswood enjoyed a presentation by Medieval Man, skits, music and lots of feasting fun. Pictured above from left to right are: Kendall T., Lena T., Faith K., Cameron M. (peeking), Jasmine S., Stacey R., Madison D. and Ashley B. (in the middle). (Submitted photo)

2011 Census underway

The 2011 Census got underway May 3 with more than 15 million dwellings receiving yellow census packages, according to a Statistics Canada press release.

For the first time, 60% of households received a letter replacing the traditional paper questionnaire. This letter provides information to allow respondents to complete the questionnaire online. It also contains a toll-free number respondents can call to request a paper questionnaire if preferred. The remaining dwellings received paper questionnaires in both official languages. The 2011 Census consists of questions on age, sex, marital and common-law status, family relationships, language and consent to release personal information after 92 years. Census information is important for all communities and is vital for planning services, such as schools, daycare, police and fire. Statistics Canada encourages all household to complete the census.

4-H Animal Friends: a club for pet lovers

Are you a pet lover? Do you want to help dogs, cats, bunnies, horses and other helpless animals? Well then you are welcome to join the 4-H Animal Friends Veterinarian Club.

Our first meeting was at the United Communities Credit Union in Essex. We held elections for the club, played games and had a snack. The next meeting was April 27 at Dr. Brisbin’s veterinary office in Kingsville. Don’t worry if you aren’t really a big animal fan or you really don’t want to be a vet – the Animal Friends Vet Club is fun. The leaders are kind and the kids make great friends. Come join us and be an honourary member

The 4-H Poultry Club creates beautiful Easter eggs

On Tuesday, April 26 the 4-H Poultry Club held their Easter meeting. We were all going to decorate eggs to be judged by some of the parents at the end of the meeting. We began our night by soaking hard-boiled eggs in dye so that they had some time to dry before we decorated them. After the eggs were dyed, we got to decorate peeled hard-boiled eggs. We could use carrots, broccoli, celery, pickles, mushrooms, noodles and many other fruits and vegetables. There were many unique creatures from all of the members. Each and every one was different.

After we finished those eggs, our dyed eggs were dry enough to work with. We could decorate these eggs with many sparkles, sequins, paints, ribbons, stickers and many other crafty items. We created many colourful and sparkly eggs with lots of ribbons and decorations.

We then said the 4-H Pledge to begin the business portion of the meeting. The secretary took attendance and gave the secretary’s report. As we were holding the business meeting, parents went around judging our eggs. Drum roll please.... and the winners for the vegetable eggs are: first place, Jorden; second, Sarah; third Lauren, and in fourth was Lacey. The winners for the dyed eggs are: in first place, Emma; second, Lauren; third place Jorden; and in fourth, Kyle. Congratulations to all who won – all of your eggs were very unique and beautiful!

The next meeting will be held on May 17 at the Essex Civic Centre at 7:30 p.m. We will be working on the board. See you there!

4-H Sewing Club making aprons, tote bags

On Monday, April 25 the 4-H Sewing Club, Bobbin Bees, met at the Leamington/Mersea Museum.

When we arrived, we set up our sewing machines and continued to work on our aprons. We were all at different stages in our apron, some were adding finishing touches to their first, some were just starting and some were working on a second or third apron. We could also work on cutting out the pattern if we want to make the tote bag as well. In order to make the club we have to display an apron in the fair, but some members want to continue sewing. Those who wish are also making a tote bag, which will be a little bit harder than the aprons were.

After some sewing we took a break for a delicious potluck lunch. We then continued sewing through the afternoon with a break for the business meeting. We said the 4-H Pledge and listened to the secretary’s report. After some discussions of new and old business we continued working diligently.

The students at Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School holding books written by children’s author Frank Glew. Above, left to right: Jason L. (Gr. 1), Neil N. (Gr. 2), Jack T (SK), and Katelyn K. (Gr. 2). Neil is displaying his artwork that he made to show when he gets “that chickadee feeling”, for example what makes him happy is when he sees a lot of deer out in the field. Right photo, left to right: Dylan C. (Gr. 4), Neil N. (Gr. 2), Elisabeth B. (Gr. 3), Katelyn K. (Gr. 2), Monica K. (Gr. 3), Henry W. (Gr. 3).

Children’s author Mr. Frank Glew visits Mount Carmel-Blytheswood

On Thursday, April 28, Frank Glew, a Canadian children’s author, visited Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School. He gave presentations to students in Junior Kindergarten to grade 4 in the school library. Frank Glew told the children how he got the idea to write a book and how he wrote his ideas down. He told them that his key topic for writing was the environment. In most of his books there was an understandable message for the good of the environment such as “Don’t Litter!” or “Don’t Pollute!”

If you have read “BOOMer Rules” or “Samuel’s Most

Important Message” you probably understand that it’s important to protect the environment and his messages are easy to understand.

We interviewed some children from grades JK to grade 4, asking them what they thought about the Frank Glew visit:

• “I thought it was very good. I also thought he was very funny!” – Maddie, SK

• “I liked the book ‘That Chickadee Feeling’. I liked the book because I love that kind of bird.” – Brayden, SK

• “It was nice. I liked ‘That Chickadee Feeling’ book. –Trudy, Gr. 1

• “I really liked the books and when he showed us differ-

ent birds.” – Maria, Gr. 1

• “I really liked it (the visit) because he showed us the book ‘Boomer Rules.’ He taught us a lot about the environment.” – Abby, Gr. 2

• “It was cool that he wrote so many books and taught us about nature.” – Morgan, Gr. 2

• “I learned a lot from him (Frank Glew) about nature.” – Daniel, Gr. 3

• “I thought it was interesting and fun. I was inspired by his important messages. The messages were to not pollute and keep our environment clean.” – Kathie, Gr. 3

• “I liked how he talked about writing books and nature (taking care of).” – Tanner, Gr. 4

• “I think the Frank Glew visit was very good because it helped us to learn about the environment and tell kids about his books. – Fiona, Gr. 4

Hopefully, this has inspired you to read Frank Glew’s books so that you can learn these important messages! Frank Glew is highly recommended by the MC-B students to visit other schools.

Local group researches “all things paranormal”

Investigation leads to haunting experiences

There are many stories of ghosts, spirits and haunted places in this region. And one local group has taken on the task of investigating reports of paranormal activity, to find meaning or myth.

Spectral Solutions is a non-profit organization that has established a respected reputation for its dedication to research of “all things paranormal,” said Shannon O’Brien, one of the investigators with the team.

“We formed the team in April 2008,” she said. “We felt there was a serious need for a group that could assist residents and business owners who believed they were experiencing, or were plagued with a paranormal experience.”

O’Brien is one of five founding members of Spectral Solutions, including her daughter Chantel Trudelle, Marla Zittlau, Nikki Fields and Ryan Lengyel. They came together after becoming disenchanted with a paranormal interest group developed from contacts established via social network groups on the internet, Trudelle said.

“We felt there were some exaggerated claims, causing paranoia more than purpose in the investigations.”

Many of the team members have been fascinated with the supernatural from a young age – some encountering their own paranormal experiences in the course of their life. O’Brien remembers her first such experience at about age seven.

“I was just waking up and I felt comforted by this hand holding mine,” she said. “Until I asked myself – ‘Whose

grasping your hand?’ – there was no one there. I flew out of that bed.”

The team uses various equipment and techniques during their investigations. A digital recorder is used to record electronic voice phenomenon, sounds you could not originally hear during the investigation. Because it is believed that a spirit is made of energy, various instruments are used to detect and measure electro-magnetic fields and frequencies – which are affected by energy sources. Other equipment includes infrared video recorder, cameras, vibration detectors, sound amplifiers, and instruments to monitor temperature and weather. Dousing rods, better known historically for locating underground water sources, are also used in some paranormal investigations.

Spectral Solutions team has investigated numerous reports of paranormal activity, both in residences and business locations. They have also done investigations at public sites, such as Fort Malden and Heritage Village. Findings have ranged from finding no evidence of the paranormal to frightening and haunting experiences.

O’Brien said the most frightening experience came during an investigation at a private residence in Windsor, in 2007, prior to the founding of Spectral Solutions.

“The residents were reporting their radio and lights, their TV going on and off – a very disturbing presence.”

During the investigation, O’Brien felt a tingling feeling come over her – and “a pressure” pushing against her. An apparition that looked like the outline of man appeared in a doorway, she said.

“I never felt that powerful of a presence, before or after.”

Unfortunately, many people move away before paranormal activity is fully investigated – leaving the problem behind for the next unsuspecting residents to discover.

Team members have different beliefs. A disturbing haunting might be remedied by prayer or “smudging” – a cleansing ritual used by the First Nations. But most agree that spirits and ghosts can co-exist peacefully with the living, Zittlau said. “There has to be an understanding.”

An open mind is the most essential tool in paranormal investigation, O’Brien said. The Spectral team realizes there is much more to learn about paranormal activity, she said. “The ultimate investigation would reveal how things work on the other side.”

For more information on Spectral Solutions visit their website at www.spectralsolutions.ca.

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• We’ve got Hammer Strength free weights and Apex and Life Fitness selectorized weight machines to help you tone and trim, build muscle, and to increase your metabolism and burn more calories!

• We’ve got recreational lane swims, AquaFitness and AquaTherapy classes, and masters swim program.

Meet with a personal trainer or nutrition and wellness coach and they’ll help you reach new goals! Plus there’s Training for Two! Don’t be intimidated – get yourself and a friend over to the Complex! It’s a proven fact that regular exercise relives stress and gives you more energy.

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Members of Spectral Solutions, left to right, Shannon O’Brien, Chantel Trudelle, Marla Zittlau and Nikki Fields have conducted a number of paranormal investigations throughout the region, with some astonishing results.
(Andy Comber photo)

Wheatley Sharks awards banquet

Wheatley Sharks held their end of the year banquet on Saturday night, May 7 at the Car Barn Restaurant. Receiving awards for the 2010-2011 season were, from left to right: Marc Tremblay – Most Valuable Player (MVP); Jesse Martin – Players Creed; Andy Stevenson –3D Award (Desire, Determination, Drive); Kevin Sawatzky – Most Improved; Tyler Charamba – Rookie of the Year: and Shawn Quigly – Playoff MVP.

Hey kids! Come out to the bike rodeo June 4

Parents and kids are invited to Rediscover Your Bike 2011, a bike rodeo at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex on Sat. June 4 from 9 a.m.-12 noon. There will also be a draw for some great prizes, helmet giveaways and fittings, healthy snacks, bike safety checks, interactive demonstrations, and a guided Share the Road ride.

The Wheatley Sharks presented a signed team picture to owner Bruno Carnevale and his wife Kim at the Sharks Awards Banquet on Saturday night. Pictured from left to right are Patrick Lauzon, Jordan Carnevale, Bruno Carnevale, Andy Stevenson, Kim Carnavale, Curtis Anderson.

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

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

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

THURSDAY, MAY 12 - ‘Black Gold: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee’. A powerful film, tracing the steps of one man’s fight for a fair price. Showing at Ten Thousand Villages, 2 Talbot St. Leamington, 7:00 p.m. Admission: FREE. Sample fair trade coffee. 519-324-0471.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 - Come support the Wonder Broads Dragon Boat Team of Windsor and Essex County in their endeavors to promote breast cancer awareness. Spring pasta fest at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Adults $15; children 4-12 years $7.50, children 3 and under free. For info call 519-969-2584.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 - Leamington Historical Society is holding a Pasta Dinner & Variety Show at 6:00 p.m. at the Rhine Danube Club. Tickets $15. Call Betty, 519-326-5916.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 & SATURDAY, MAY 14Rummage Sale at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St. Leamington, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m.12:00 noon Saturday. Gently used spring and summer clothing, small household items, children’s clothing and toys, books, home decor.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 - World Fair Trade Day. Celebrate 'making a difference' through fair trade at Ten Thousand Villages. Explore fair trade through food samples, music, games and stories. Story times; 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. 2 Talbot St., Leamington, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. 519-324-0471.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 - Leamington Mennonite Home Auxiliary Yard & Bake Sale at Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Dr. Leamington Starts at 8:00 a.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 - Sir Winston Churchill IODE presents 2nd Annual Princess Luncheon at the Rhine Danube Club, 130 Erie St. N. Leamington. Princess $15 each; escorts $20 each. Advance tickets only, available by calling Helen at 519-326-5693 or Rhine Danube Club or Miller Shell Leamington, or Sense of Cents, Wheatley.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 - 9:00 a.m. - The Essex County Purple Martin Association will meet at the home of Mary Wilson and Jim Sudds, 149 Danforth Ave., Leamington. Please park at Curling Club off of Seacliff Drive. Please bring your lawn chair. For further information, call 519-776-5777, or email martinman@hotmail.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 15 - Join the fight against arthritis! The Arthritis Society’s Walk to Fight Arthritis is about walking and fighting back. By registering and raising pledges, you’ll be helping to fund leading-

edge research and essential programs that support those living with arthritis. Malden Park Visitors Centre, 4200 Malden Rd., Windsor. Walk 1 or 5 km. Registration 8:00 a.m., walk 10:00 a.m. Prizes and bbq after walk. More information at www.walktofightarthritis.ca or call Elaine 519-944-2619.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 - The Leamington Horticultural Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 pm. This month's programme will be presented by Leo and Beth Smith. Under discussion, the development of a Nature Trail through the grounds of The Leamington Kiwanis Boy's and Girl's Camp. Guests are welcome, attendance free and light refreshments are served.

TUESDAYS, STARTING MAY 24 - FREE 6-Week Just for Moms and Babies Class. Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, 215 Talbot Street East, Leamington. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. New mothers face many challenges when they bring their baby home from the hospital. To help with the transition to motherhood, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be holding a 6-week “Just for Moms and Babies” series in Leamington. Mothers meet with other new mothers to share and learn from each other’s experiences. These free, informal groups are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse and are for mothers with new babies up to six months of age. To register, call 519-258-2146, Ext. 2100

MAY 28 & 29 - Fort Malden Horticultural Society’s 26th Annual Garden Tour & Fair, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. A self-guided tour of gardens in Amherstburg. Also 10th annual Garden Fair at United Communities Credit Union Complex, 3295 Meloche Road, Amherstburg. Tour $10 per person, fair is free. For info call Paulette 519-736-6254 or Anne 519-7369430.

SUNDAY, MAY 29 - Leamington Gospel Group ‘Connection’ (Brad, Brian, & Lynn Bailey, Bill Mackenzie, Darrin Manley, Jack Sumner, Kim Sykes, & Janis Willan) invites you to their upcoming 'Spring Gospel Concert' at 3:00 pm. It will be at the First Baptist Church, 3 Fox Street, Leamington. A free will offering will benefit the church outreach and missions projects. Mark this date on your calendar!

MONDAY, MAY 30 - Friendship Dinner, 5:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian church, corner of Setterington St. and Erie St. S., Leamington. Free home cooked meal with dessert and beverage for those in need.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 - Broasted Chicken Dinner at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., 4:007:00 p.m. Advance tickets only (until May 31), 519326-9461. Adults $14; children 6-12 years $6; children 5 and under free.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 - Rediscover Your Bike 2011 - Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Leamington, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Bring your family and your bike to this FREE event! There will be a bike rodeo for kids, helmet giveaways and fittings, healthy snacks, bike safety checks, interactive demonstrations, and a guided Share the Road ride. Participate and enter a draw to win some great prizes.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 - Walk, Rock ‘n Roll featuring Dale Butler and the Friends of Last Friday Coffee House. A walkathon, BBQ and concert to benefit South Essex Community Council’s Adult Day Program & Foot Care Clinic. At Leamington Municipal Marina. 9:00 a.m. walk registration; 10:00 a.m. walk begins; 12:00 noon bbq & concert. For more info call SECC at 519-326-8629 or visit www.secc.on.ca.

LDMBA travel team rosters

ROOKIE

South Essex Fabricating Rookie Lakers

Coaches: Dan Dominguez and Abe Bergen.

Players: Connor Bergen, Spencer Bergen, Benny Bueckert, Russell Derbyshire, Eric Dominguez, Alex Jadischke, Rowan Massad, Adam Neufeld, Kaleb Tiessen, Justin Wiebe, Michael Wiebe and Eric Wright.

MOSQUITO

Reid Funeral Home Mosquito Lakers

Coaches: Ed Grieve and Trevor Grieve.

Players: Derrick Antunes, Satchel Brouwer, Jonathan Fehr, Billy Friesen, Andy Froese, Emilio Gomez, Mason Gow, James Hiebert, Adam Jeffery, Hayden Pilmer, Kiel Reid, Colin Wall and Eric Willan.

PEEWEE

Kent Essex Insurance PeeWee Lakers

Coaches: Chris Lamotte and Jeff Enns.

Players: Brett Enns, Gibson Fulmer, Parker Garrod, Dawson Iles, Reid Jackson, Nick Jraige, Lucas Lamotte, Aiden Massad, Dylan McIntosh, Brandon Tiechroeb, Ryan Wall and Tyler Wall.

BANTAM

Domino’s Pizza Bantam Lakers

Coaches: Doug Wales and Ted Bradley.

Players: Chas Allison, Zack Allison, Shane Antunes, Daniel Bueckery, Brian Bradley, Riley Enns, Joel Giesbrecht, Brian Gilbert, Brett Stenger, Brandon Simpson and DJ Wales.

LDMBA house league rosters

ROOKIE

Jose’s Noodley Factory

Coach: Kevin Newman.

Players: Justin Baulke, Mason Cabral, Keagan Chambers, Matt Chorba, Jason Daraiche, Nolan Ford, Andrew Kelch, Cameron Newman, Joel Sawatzky, Jordan Simpson and Kayden Scmidt.

Domino’s Pizza

Coach: Al Derksen.

Players: Mitchel Brierer, Blake Derksen, Brock Derksen, Mark DeWaal, Alex Guenther, Reese Hyatt, Lucas Neufeld-Dewald, Jason Redekop, Jonathan Staudt, Kevin Tiechroeb and Michael Vida.

WFS Limited

Coach: Henry Hotz.

Players: Jeffery Dibbley, Stephen Hotz, Brent Flaming, Brayden Hewer, Ryan Johnston, Brady Knelson, Owen Knelson, Jude Mercer, Dane Price, Luke Rahn and Zach Wascher.

Canadian Tire

Coach: Robert Tatomir.

Players: Xander Dault, Marco Dilaudo, Ricky Froese, Lucas Ingratta, Cameron Impens, Andrew Peters, Nathan Pilmer, Luca Quennville, Zach Rawlings and Luke Tatomir.

United Communities

Credit Union

Coach: Trevor Murray.

Players: Brandon Friesen, Derrick Friesen, Jason Friesen, Nathan Friesen, Nicholas Friesen, Kevin Gaudreau, Nathan Krahn, Zachary Murray, Tyler Wiebe and Riley Wiebe.

Leamington Chrysler

Coaches: Sam Chacko and Pete Fehr.

Players: Hannah Chacko, Ryan Durocher, Kyle Fehr, Mitchell Hildebrandt, Jace Jacobs, Drake Mastronardi, Ryan Najim, Parker Steele, Tyson Steele and Troy Tiessen.

Unico

Coaches: Chris Youssef and Joe Youssef.

Players: Colby Cabral, Mitchell Defrancisco, Noah Dyck, Luke Gabert, Paige Gabert, Noel Hodgson, Joshua Saad, Kaiden Siliker, Eric Tavares and Markus Youssef.

RBC

Coach: Justin Raffoul

Players: Caleb Babkirk, Jake Eaton, Noah Garton, Ronnie Malott, Colton Markham, Zachary Penner, Jared Pickard, Jonathan Raffoul, Antone Taouil and Jesse Tiechroeb.

MOSQUITO

Economy Rental Centre Limited

Coach: Jason Cornies.

Players: Jordan Blake, Tyler Blake, Michael Boldt,

Nicholas Boldt, Christina Catalano, Mayson Cornies, Natha DeJong, Logan Impens, David Letkeman, Martin Letkeman, Matthew Saad and Cameron Taouil.

Primo

Coach: Ron Preston.

Players: Curtis Driedger, Matthew Durocher, Tanner Granger, Kennedy Hodgson, Kaitlyn Preston, Cade Price, Luca Riccio-Durocher, Geoffrey Stanton, Michael Tiechroeb, Michael Tiechroeb and Billy Wiebe. Domino’s Pizza

Coach: Dennis Edmondson.

Players: Andrew Belanger, Assad Boutros, Jordan Bradt, Tristan Edmondson, Ryan Hodgson,

Hayden Mitchell, Damon Palichuk, Jonathan Schlater, Julian Sleiman, Solomon Sleiman, Mitchell Tiessen and Nathan Toews.

Jose’s Noodle Factory

Coach: Eric Chamberlain.

Players: Alysha Brian, Dylan Chamberlain, Ryan Cherneski, Brandon Dyck, Logan Graham, Caeden Hutnik, Brett Jacobs, Jack McIntyre, Stephen Nesbitt, Reis Rocheleau and Noal Smyth.

PEEWEE

Meteor Horticultural Systems Coach: Joe O’Neil.

Players: Austin Carey, Dylan Dundas, Jake Hildebrand, Jessica Jeffery, Willie Klassen, Anthony Knight,

onathan Parent, Matthew Quiring, Dawson Rawlings, Tyler Rivers, Adam St. Jacques, Billy Tiechroeb, Frank Wiebe and Nathan Williamson.

Jose’s Noodle Factory Coach: Brian Ford.

Players: Allan Botham, Josh Dyck, Chase Hickson, Chelsea Hickson, Darien Kaspardlov, Austin Lee, Eric Lein, Bradley Mantha, Devin Mantha, Dylan Mills, Andrew Saad, Cameron Stockton, Nathaniel Sawatzky and Emerson Tell. Fox Ready Mix Coach: Ron Garrod and Bill Toews.

Players:Mitchell Chausse,

Barons 2011 season begins

The Leamington Barons senior men’s baseball team will start the 2011 season tonight (the 11th) when they host Windsor at 7 p.m. under the lights on diamond 7 at the Kinsmen ball diamonds. The Barons play in the Essex County Senior League and finished in third place last season.

The 2011 Leamington Barons roster is Steve Avelar, Jason Cornies, Steve Feltz, Willy Froese, Jason Hillier, Jonathon Jackson, Greg Mastronardi, Thomas Matier, Brian Moore, Dave Neufeld, Steve O’Neil, Max Saad, Jeff Schauer, Ryan Sellon, Jeremy Tiborcz and Chris Youssef. Coaches are John Ford Jr. and John Ford Sr.

Anthony Fehr, Mikalan Fehr, Marshall Garrod, Travis Ives, James McClellan, Justin Myer, Jonathan

Neufeld, Richard Rocheleau, Thomas Roelens, Josh Toews, Rocco Vernaroli and Peter Wiebe.

LDMBA girls

slo-pitch

rosters

JUNIOR GIRLS

Players: Katelyn Bergen, Jessica Bueckert, Trudy Bueckert, Rebecca Burns, Emily Burns, Macy Hodgson, Emily Hyatt, Corinne Jackson, Chantal Janik, Kari Janik, Elisa Minaudo, Jessica Saad, Sydney Simpson and Kendall Tamburo.

niano, Alissa Reid, Catlyn Reid, Kayla Simpson, Samantha Sleiman, Sydnee Sleiman, Marla Stanton and Morgan Willms.

Southpoint Lally Ford - Explorers

Coaches: Dan Roles and Tony Sarkis.

Fletcher’s Cleaners

Coaches: Jeff Lamotte and Tony DeSantis.

Players: Khloe DeJong, Kate Derbyshire, Jessica DeSantis, Kendra Epp, Sophie George, Jaryn Harris, Chloe Jacob, Robyn Jadischke, Camryn Lamotte, Sydnnie Parker, Sydney Pickle, Alexa Taylor, Erica Taylor and Lydia Tiessen. Grant, Shiefer & Sudds Tax Service Coach: Dan Tamburo.

Jose’s Noodle Factory Coach: Carolyn Garant.

Players: Bailey Brown, Morgan Brown, Jill Chause, Meagan Chorbe, Cassidy Degroote, Krystan Garant, Ashley Gillet, Megann Gillet, Shayna Harris, Cameron Mantha, Brooke Roach, Madison Willms and Alyssa Wright.

Naples Pizza Coach: Donnie Brown.

Players: Cassie Bluhm, Kaylan Clements, Ally Derksen, Shyanna Jodouin, Emily Nagaleisen, Miranda Obeid, Olivia Obeid, Melissa Redekop, Emilr Reid, Iseonna Siliker, Amal Sleiman, Nicole Sleiman and Fiona Tiessen.

INTERMEDIATE GIRLS

Speeding Vehicle Carrying $70,000 Worth Of Cocaine

On May 3 at 7:45 p.m., Western Region OPP Highway Enforcement Team stopped a vehicle for speeding on the westbound 401 Hwy in the Town of Lakeshore. Police determined that the vehicle had to be towed due to a contract violation of a daily rental agreement. An inventory of property inside the vehicle revealed approximately 707 grams of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of $70,000 dollars.

Nicholas Hardcastle, a 31-year-old Windsor man, is facing charges of: speeding 128 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone; possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking; and possession of cocaine.

Baltimore Haynes-Talbot, also a 31-year-old Windsor man, is facing charges of: possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking; and possession of cocaine.

Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian

On May 5 at 11:28 a.m., Leamington OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian at the corner of Erie and Talbot streets. A vehicle was travelling on Erie, attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Talbot, when the vehicle struck the pedestrian, an 82-year-old Leamington man who was taken to Hotel Dieu Hospital with serious injuries.

The driver, a 46-year-old Leamington man, was charged with failing to yield.

Possession Charges

On May 9, a 2008 Chrysler Sebring was stopped on Hwy 3 and Hwy 77, Leamington. As a result the driver, a 23-year-old Leamington man, was charged with possession of marijuana and issued a 3-day licence suspension.

Miscellaneous Reports

• On May 7, OPP received a report of a break in at a garage located near Pigeon Beach Road. Nothing appeared to be stolen.

• On May 8, an attempted break and enter occurred at a residence on Satinwood Court in Leamington.

• On May 8, a beach house shed located on Erie Aire Beach Road, Essex, was broken into. Culprit(s) stole 2 kayaks, a paddle boat and 6 life jackets. The total value of the items stolen is approximately $3600.

• On May 8, a residence in the 340 block of Elmgrove Drive,Lakeshore, was broken into. Nothing appears to be missing from the residence.

46 charges laid in OPP and MTO commercial vehicle blitz

The OPP and Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) conducted a commercial vehicle initiative on May 4 in Leamington.

Twenty-one commercial vehicles were stopped and inspected. As a result, 46 separate charges were laid for safety violations such as faulty breaks, insecure loads, expired annual inspections and documentation charges.

The OPP would like to encourage all commercial vehicle owners and operators to ensure proper maintenance of their vehicles and compliance of all safety regulations. Commercial vehicle operators can expect future initiatives involving the OPP and MTO throughout the year.

Players: Emily Bonyai, Adrienne Chambers, Kathryn Ciacelli, Tatum Davison, Joline Driedger, Jennifer Fehr, Abby Gualtieri, Julienne Mastronardi, Taylor Meloche, Natalie Roles, Brooklyn Sarkis, Lauren Taylor and Micayla Vriesacker.

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Coaches: Richard and Renee Iacobelli.

Players: Meaghan Bradt, Brittany Dundas, Lianne Dyck, Amanda Friesen, Josie Georges, Abby Harder, Hannah Iacobelli, Erin Kopinak, Chelsea Kwiatkowski, Jocelyn Manning, Alyssa Orlando, Kendal Roelens and Morgan Taouil.

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SENIOR GIRLS

Leamington Source for Sports

Coaches: Jerry Sleiman and Linda Mifflin.

Players: Shelby Davison, Jilian Iles, Chantel Garrod, Jocelyn Mastronardi, MacKenzie Mifflin, Brittany Newman, Kia Peters, Renee Rocheleau, Kaila Sleiman, Kelsey Sleiman, Sharon Suitor, Sarah Vezina and Jacklyn Woelk. Scotia Bank

Coaches: Steve Coates and Shawn Bell.

Players: Shayna Augustine, Shaelyn Bell, Rosela Bueckert, Sydney Dries, Elyse Epp, Taylor Hamm, Amanda Ingratta, Emma Kopinak, Melissa Letkeman, Jordan Mummery, Jessica Nash, Amber Quick and Rebecca Stanton.

Jose’s Noodle Factory

Coaches: Mike Trealout and Jeff Lamotte.

Players: Vanessa Adragna, Maggie Aziz, Morgan Brown, Miranda Brown, Riley Brown, Lauren Hammond, Ashley Fittler, Jessica Imeson, Samantha Lamotte, Erin Reid, Bonnie Trealout, Alysha Vriesacker and Sarah Weyrauch.

New provincial policies mean seniors and Ontario Drug Benefit recipients now have more access to free consultations with their local pharmacist— ensuring they are using medications safely and effectively.

Working with prescribers such as doctors and nurse practitioners, pharmacists will enhance patient care by delivering more services when a prescription is filled. This includes providing advice to present adverse drug or allergic reactions from medications, and making recommendations to improve patient outcomes such as changing dosage levels or reminding patients about when and how to take their medications.

In August, pharmacists will also offer patients free appointment-based services, including an indepth assessment on how to better-manage a chronic disease like diabetes or asthma; training on how to effectively use devices like blood pressure monitors and asthma peak flow meters at home; and supports to quit smoking.

As part of drug system reforms announced last June, the provincial government committed an additional $100 million to pay pharmacists for their professional services. This builds on the existing $50-million investment in the MedsCheck program. The original MedsCheck program was launched on April 1, 2007 for Ontarians taking 3 or more medications for a chronic condition. The expanded MedsCheck program was launched in 2010, and was designed to reach residents of licensed longterm care homes, all people in Ontario living with diabetes, and those who are home-bound and have difficulty traveling to a pharmacy. There is no cost to patients for this service.

The first stage of expanded services was launched on April 1, 2011. This program covers professional services delivered at the time a prescription is filled at a pharmacy. The first stage of expanded pharmacy services is being offered to Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) recipients.

The second stage – appointment-based services – will begin in August and will build on the successful MedsCheck program. Eligibility for the second stage

will be determined in consultation with the Pharmacy Council.

Ontario Drug Benefit Program

To be eligible for the ODB

program, patients must have a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card and belong to one of the following groups:

• People 65 years of age

and older

• People on social assistance (Ontario Disability Support Program and/or Ontario Works)

• People receiving professional home care services

• Registrants in the Trillium Drug Program.

• Residents of homes for special care and long-term care homes

Missing Leamington man found in Quebec

Members of the Essex County OPP issued a call for assistance from the media and public in locating a male party reported missing to Leamington OPP on May 8, 2011.

The missing person is 79-year-old Peter Hollinger from Leamington. He is described as being approximately 6’ tall, 145 pounds, collar-length black/grey hair and is clean shaven. Mr. Hollinger was last seen walking southbound on Erie Street South in Leamington at 10 a.m. He is known to frequent the area of Erie Street and Talbot Street. Police stated on Tues. May 10 that Mr. Hollinger had been located at a hotel in Montreal, Quebec. Essex County OPP would like to thank the public for their help.

Bird Banding at the Hillman Marsh

The annual Shorebird and Songbird Celebration was held at Hillman Marsh on Sat. and Sun., May 7 and 8. The mudflat habitat at Hillman is an important migration stopover for thousands of sandpipers as well as plovers, cranes and rarer shorebirds such as avocets, marbled godwits and sandhill cranes. Bob Hall-Brooks of Holiday Beach Migration Observatory is pictured with a newly banded redwing blackbird, a female, whose age as close as can be determined is after second year. After the bird was banded, weighed and measured, she was re-released over Hillman Marsh. (SUN Photo)

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The Norm Chesterfield Birding Day at Wheatley Provincial Park on Wednesday, May 18 will have Robert Taylor as birding tour leader. Mr. Taylor is an accomplished birder and personal friend of the Chesterfield family.

Local Scouts anticipating Pacific

Jamboree

Scouting’s Pacific Jamboree is being held July 9-16 at North Vancouver’s Camp Byng. This jamboree was last held in 2007. A local group comprised of 8 boys and 2 leaders will be in Vancouver July 6-17 for the 2011 Pacific Jamboree. The group has been fundraising for over a year in order to obtain the money needed to attend this once-in-a-lifetime camp. On February 11 they held a fish fry dinner, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, earning $528 towards their camp. On May 7 the Essex Area Scout Leader Banquet generously donated half of the money raised from the 50/50 draw to the Pacific Jamboree group. May 13 and 14 will be spent at Metro grocery stores selling chocolate bars. Saturday, May 21 a car wash and barbeque fundraiser will be held at the Kingsville Home Hardware. The group is still looking for opportunities to fundraise in the community and appreciates the support that has already been given.

The Pacific Jamboree will be following a Lord of the Rings theme, with tasks based off the adventures featured in the books. Some examples are Caradhras – The Trek over the Misty Mountains, Nen Hithoel – Paddle to the Gate of Kings, Set Sail for Valinor, Descent from Mount Doom, Scale the Black Tower, Samwise’s Secret Stash and Frodo’s Quest. The challenges included in the jamboree will test the Scouts’ skills and encourage them to think creatively to pass each challenge. These challenges include quests for both experienced and less experienced units, and include activities for youth with disabilities.

A group of 8 Scouts and 2 leaders from the area will be attending the Pacific Jamboree, July 9-16, in Vancouver. Looking forward to this once-in-a-lifetime camp are, front row left to right: Kyle Tetreault

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Each year there are numerous local and out-of-town guests (many repeats) who enjoy the walk through Wheatley Provincial Park followed by coffee and donuts at the Car Barn. There are numerous warblers and a large variety of other songbirds migrating through the Carolinian forest areas of the park that should make the day interesting.

All interested novice and seasoned birders are invited to meet at Wheatley Provincial Park gates between 7:00-7:30 a.m. Members of the Chesterfield family will also be joining the tour.

Participation in the jamboree is open to all Scout-age youth who are registered members of Scouts Canada, L’Association des Scouts du Canada, Boy Scouts of America and Scout Units from national organizations which are members of World Organization of the Scouting Movement. Offer of Service teams are open for Venturers, Rovers and adults. Unfortunately for many youth, they are not able to attend jamborees as participants, whether due to finances, commitments or no planned jamborees. Offer of Service allows older youth and adults the chance to experience the jamboree.

(3rd Essex), Cody Harris (2nd Kingsville), James Kerr (1st Cottam), Dakota Simpson (1st Wheatley). Back row: Leo Tetreault (3rd Essex), Grant Sutherland (3rd Essex), Justin Lein (2nd Leamington), Liam Labute (2nd Leamington), Gary Addis. Absent from photo is Spencer Jacobs (1st Wheatley).

Golden Years mini golf

Fifty-seven players met for mini golf on May 5. Team #13, the Kings, got first place prize with their 239, 36-hole, total. Second spot with 240 went to Team #5, Duane MacIntosh, Madeline Butler and Gerrit Vriesen. The third place finish was shared by Teams #2, #3 and #15 with players Andy Orsini, Mary Binder and Mary MacRae; Bill Mayville, Eva Kah and Wayne Reid; and Bryon Walker, Barry Sweet and Steve Vigh.

The lowest round – a 73 – showed for Barry Sweet. Next was 74 for Gerrit Vriesen; 75 by Iggy Arner; 76s for Ralph Butler, Eva Kah, Doug Vickery and John Murphy; 77s for Don Ribble, Andy Orsini, Bill Ward and Mary Ann Vickery; 78 for Gerry and Eleanor Wilkinson and Art Sweet; 79s with Lloyd Honey and Bill Taylor; and an even par 80 by Bill Mayville.

The holes-in-one count skyrocketed to a total of 110 for the gang. Don Ribble dropped 6 and 5 went down for Eva Kah and Eleanor Wilkinson. Four counted for Mary MacRae, Annie Mae Leslie, Bill Ward, Stan Vickery, Doug Vickery, Ralph Butler, Lloyd Honey and Kathy Bradley. Three showed for Betty McManus, John Unrau, Gerrit Vriesen, Iggy Arner, Art Sweet, John Murphy, Barry Sweet, Mike Binder and Rose Taylor. A pair of aces fell for Andy Orsini, Cami Keith, Barb Murphy, Madeline Butler, Marie Lasi, Mary Ann Vickery, Donna Wiebe, Frank Lasi, Laurie Hylton and Gerry Wilkinson. A single one was carded by Shirley Thiessen, Mary Binder, Wayne Reid, Neil Quick, Herb Ascott, Bryon Walker, Steve Vigh, Bob and Elaine Hatt, Eileen MacIntosh, Gary Honey, Duane Quick, Barb Arner, Marg Ross and Pete Daudlin. Only 12 players registered no aces.

Windup play is this week, Thurs. May 12, starting at 9 a.m. The season’s closing banquet to follow. See you then at Colasanti’s.

Spring weather means more cyclists

As warmer weather arrives, all roads users are reminded to be extra careful and to share the roadway. There are more cyclists are on the roadways and they have the same right as other vehicles. All road users must work together and respect each other.

Drivers may have to slow down and wait to pass a

cyclist safely. Bicycle lanes and bicycle paths (road symbols) are places where you can expect to see more cyclists, but they can lawfully be on any road. Drivers must look for cyclists before making any turn or lane change. Please conduct a last “safety check” and look over your shoulder before making a move.

Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Local group researches “all things paranormal”

Investigation leads to haunting experiences

There are many stories of ghosts, spirits and haunted places in this region. And one local group has taken on the task of investigating reports of paranormal activity, to find meaning or myth.

Spectral Solutions is a non-profit organization that has established a respected reputation for its dedication to research of “all things paranormal,” said Shannon O’Brien, one of the investigators with the team.

“We formed the team in April 2008,” she said. “We felt there was a serious need for a group that could assist residents and business owners who believed they were experiencing, or were plagued with a paranormal experience.”

O’Brien is one of five founding members of Spectral Solutions, including her daughter Chantel Trudelle, Marla Zittlau, Nikki Fields and Ryan Lengyel. They came together after becoming disenchanted with a paranormal interest group developed from contacts established via social network groups on the internet, Trudelle said.

“We felt there were some exaggerated claims, causing paranoia more than purpose in the investigations.”

Many of the team members have been fascinated with the supernatural from a young age – some encountering their own paranormal experiences in the course of their life. O’Brien remembers her first such experience at about age seven.

“I was just waking up and I felt comforted by this hand holding mine,” she said. “Until I asked myself – ‘Whose

grasping your hand?’ – there was no one there. I flew out of that bed.”

The team uses various equipment and techniques during their investigations. A digital recorder is used to record electronic voice phenomenon, sounds you could not originally hear during the investigation. Because it is believed that a spirit is made of energy, various instruments are used to detect and measure electro-magnetic fields and frequencies – which are affected by energy sources. Other equipment includes infrared video recorder, cameras, vibration detectors, sound amplifiers, and instruments to monitor temperature and weather. Dousing rods, better known historically for locating underground water sources, are also used in some paranormal investigations.

Spectral Solutions team has investigated numerous reports of paranormal activity, both in residences and business locations. They have also done investigations at public sites, such as Fort Malden and Heritage Village. Findings have ranged from finding no evidence of the paranormal to frightening and haunting experiences.

O’Brien said the most frightening experience came during an investigation at a private residence in Windsor, in 2007, prior to the founding of Spectral Solutions.

“The residents were reporting their radio and lights, their TV going on and off – a very disturbing presence.”

During the investigation, O’Brien felt a tingling feeling come over her – and “a pressure” pushing against her. An apparition that looked like the outline of man appeared in a doorway, she said.

“I never felt that powerful of a presence, before or after.”

Unfortunately, many people move away before paranormal activity is fully investigated – leaving the problem behind for the next unsuspecting residents to discover.

Team members have different beliefs. A disturbing haunting might be remedied by prayer or “smudging” – a cleansing ritual used by the First Nations. But most agree that spirits and ghosts can co-exist peacefully with the living, Zittlau said. “There has to be an understanding.”

An open mind is the most essential tool in paranormal investigation, O’Brien said. The Spectral team realizes there is much more to learn about paranormal activity, she said. “The ultimate investigation would reveal how things work on the other side.”

For more information on Spectral Solutions visit their website at www.spectralsolutions.ca.

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Members of Spectral Solutions, left to right, Shannon O’Brien, Chantel Trudelle, Marla Zittlau and Nikki Fields have conducted a number of paranormal investigations throughout the region, with some astonishing results.
(Andy Comber photo)

ARQUETTE, BONNIE

(NEE HAIGHT)

March 31, 1976 - May 12, 2001

Lovingly remembered on the 10th Anniversary of her passing.

May the winds of love blow softly

And whisper for you to hear

That we’ll always love and miss you

And wish that you were here!

Forever in our Hearts

The Arquette Family

SECC employment services make a difference

South Essex Community Council (SECC) has been providing a variety of employment services for 23 years in the communities of Leamington, Wheatley and Kingsville. SECC facilitates the Job Connect Program, Summer Jobs Services and Employment Edge. It’s not just about getting a standard resume and a referral to an employer. “Our employment consultants offer a holistic, solution-based approach to finding and maintaining employment,” says Carolyn Warkentin, Executive Director. “They provide expertise, but they also provide support, encouragement and helpful advice.”

Students can also find assistance through the Summer Jobs Service, which is just starting to ramp up. Kerry Kraus, who runs the program, says that 15 new employers are on board this year. Positions are available with various municipalities, at golf courses, in the service/retail industries and in the non-profit sector, just to name a few.

This year, SECC will be able to subsidize at least 226 summer employment opportunities for students ages 15-30.

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For more information on SECC’s Employment Services call Beth Kimm (Job Connect) at 519-326-8629 or Sandy Boivin (Employment Edge) at 519-733-5784 or visit www.secc.on.ca.

OBITUARY

Mariam (Mary) Daraiche

Mariam (Mary) Daraiche, 79 years, passed away Thursday May 5, 2011 at Leamington Court Retirement Residence.

Beloved wife of Boutros (Peter). Dear sister of Betty Georges and loving aunt to her many nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by her parents Hanna and Sobath Bethany, sisters Linda Nohra and Mountaha Sarkis, and infant brother Elias. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Funeral Mass celebrating Mary’s life was held from St. Anthony’s Parish, 280 Talbot Street East, Leamington, on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Fr. Charles Saad officiated. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Family and friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

CARD OF THANKS GETTY

The family of the late Barbara Getty expresses our sincere gratitude for the support and sympathy extended to us during the passing of our Mom, Gramma, Great Gramma, and Friend.

We thank Dr. Caroline Hamm, nurses and staff at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre and Dr. Leung and Dr. Horne and the entire staff of 2 East at Leamington District Memorial Hospital for the excellent care and compassion extended to her during her illness. We also appreciate the efforts made by the Erie St. Clair Community Care Access Centre for their efforts to fulfill her wishes.

We appreciate the many condolences expressed by kind words, hugs, cards, flowers, donations and visits to our homes and to the funeral home. Thank you Dan Hammond of Hammond Funeral Home for your compassion and much needed assistance during this difficult time. We thank Jack Glover for his words of encouragement and his beautiful service celebrating Mom’s life. We appreciate all those who attended the service and the luncheon afterwards and the Ladies Auxiliary of Wheatley Legion Branch 324 who, as always, prepare a delicious meal.

The beautiful comments made since on the street, in the Post Office, or in the bank by Mom’s many many friends and acquaintances make us realize how many lives she has touched throughout the years.

Jack Cochrane,Jan Watson,Shelley Harvey, Steve Getty,Julie Gayer and families.

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