Mock emergency planned at LDSS May 5
On Saturday May 5 there will be a realistic scheduled emergency exercise at Leamington District Secondary School involving the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police, Greater Essex County District School Board, Leamington Fire Department, EMS, and various other observers. The exercise is scheduled to commence at 8:30 a.m. and will conclude later in the morning at approximately 11:30 a.m. This is a realistic exercise, and neighbours and school communities have been notified.
“It is an ‘active shooter’ scenario and will involve a full mock emergency at the school to, as best we can, test our emergency responses. This will be very visual, with 18 students and four staff participating. An OPP officer will be playing the bad guy - firing blank ammunition - for as realistic an effect as possible,” stated Scott Scantlebury, Communications Manager GECDSB, in a news release.
Exercise Safe School II is the first major evaluation following a critical review of existing protocols and assumptions regarding response to a major schoolbased emergency undertaken by the Ontario Provincial Police, the Greater Essex County District School Board, Essex-Windsor EMS and the Leamington Fire Service.
Whale of a time to celebrate Earth Day
By Bryan Jessop
Students at Ruthven Public School had a whale of a time celebrating Earth Day.
On Monday, April 23 and Tuesday, April 24, music teacher Nancy Armstrong brought her 75-foot long inflatable whale into the school’s gymnasium as part of a demonstration describing the physical features, behaviour and tribulations of the world’s biggest animals. The two-day presentation included class-by-class tours of the whaleboth inside and outside - for all grades.
The whale is the fifth that Armstrong has built since 1995 and measures 10 feet in width, 20 feet in diametre and eight feet high. It was built with assistance from her son Brendan Armstrong and his friend Tiffany Kay. The creation is made of greenhouse plastic and was assembled using hot glue.
Armstrong got the idea of designing a whale after seeing a similar Canadian Wildlife Federation display in 1994. After being granted permission from the CWF, Armstrong built an 86 foot-long version — the average length of a blue whale — taking 24 hours to assemble.
After other Ruthven Public School staff members heard of the whale, stored in Armstrong’s basement, they asked its owner if she would be interested in presenting it to the students.
“I thought it was a great idea,” Armstrong said. “What a learning experience for the kids to get a feel what the world’s largest animal would look like in person.”
Prior to an introduction to the whale in the gymnasium, students entered and exited Armstrong’s creation through its tale flukes. The whale inflates in five minutes using two typical household floor fans.
Armstrong noted that 20 people could stand on the tongue of a blue whale, which has a brain the size of a Volkswagen. Since whaling began near the turn of the 20th century, 95 per cent of the planet’s blue whale population has been eliminated.
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Her first whale was built to present during a Leamington United Church music camp. The newest whale is 11 feet shorter in order for it to fit into the church. It took only four hours to build.
Music teacher Nancy Armstrong describes the plight of the blue whale to a Grade 5/6 class at Ruthven Public School in front of a 75-foot-long model whale made of greenhouse plastic.
(SUN Photo)
Meet Councillor Chris Chopchick
By Bryan Jessop
Leamington Councillor Chris Chopchick may be serving her first term in municipal government, but she is by no means unfamiliar with the process.
Having worked for the Leamington Chamber of Commerce for a stretch of 20 years, Chopchick spent a great deal of time working with municipal council in conjunction with a variety of projects and programs. She also worked at the constituency office of the South Essex Community Centre and has worked in the constituency office of former Liberal Member of Parliament Remo Mancini.
“He was a busy man and he was very good to us,” said Chopchick. “I found it very exciting to work in constituency offices. I thought if I don’t throw my hat into the ring now (for Leamington’s 2010 municipal election), I never will.”
Chopchick, born and raised in Kingsville as Christina Marie Thomson, moved to Leamington after marrying her husband Steve more than 50 years ago. They have one son, also named Steve, who met his wife-to-be while attending Windsor’s St. Clair College. Steve Jr.’s wife Nathalie, who works in an administrative roll at Leamington’s St. Michel School, hails from Hearst, a northern Ontario town of about 5,000 people. They now have two daughters, Mackenzie and Zoe, who attend L’Essor Secondary School as a Grade 9 student and St. Michel’s Grade 5 class, respectively.
“St. Michel is a very, very good school,” said Chris.
“They’ve won a lot of awards and some parents who don’t even speak French send their kids there. They know it’s me when I call because I say ‘Parle vous French fries?’,” she noted with a laugh.
Mackenzie is an A student at L’Essor and Zoe, as Chopchick describes, has a uniquely colourful personality.
“She thinks she’s one of the teachers,” she said, laughing. “She’s a real sweetheart and never holds anything back.”
Steve Jr. works for Essex Power Corporation as a computer technician, a job Chris says he enjoys thoroughly.
“He’ll be playing on a computer while talking to you — he never puts them down. It drives me nuts,” she said with a laugh.
UPTOWN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN -YOUR OPINION MATTERS
Draft 4 of the Leamington Uptown Commercial District Community Improvement Plan is available for your review and comments. The documents can be read by following the links on our web site www.leamington.ca.
An informal Public Open House will be held in the Gallery of Town Hall with the consultant from 3pm5pm on May 28, 2012 and a formal statutory Public Meeting will be held with Council at their regular meeting at 7pm on May 28th. The plan can only be effective with your valued input and suggestions. We strongly encourage you to read the document, attend the open house and provide your comments. Written comments can be forwarded to devservices@leamington.ca prior to May 28th.
CELEBRATE THE WAR OF 1812! GENERAL BROCK’S SAIL AWAY AND OFFICERS’ MESS
Join us for an entire day of fun, festivities demonstrations and more!
8:00 am: Sail-a-way to Pelee Island. Join Mayor Masse & Paterson for an island luncheon at the Winery.Tickets $15.95
3:00 pm: “Same Latitude as Rome” play songs of 1812 on the Marina Patio
5:00 pm: Caldwell First Nations traditional ceremony on the Marina Lawn
6:00 pm: Join General Brock in the officer’s mess for an 1812 themed dinner buffet. Cash Bar. Music and entertainment. Costumes encouraged! Tickets $35.00/person.
Activities all afternoon! The marina lawn will be bustling with 1812 re-enactors fur traders, canoes, wagons and artifacts of the period. Contact Ronan Oliver for tickets or more information. 519-326-0834 or roliver@leamington.ca
Questions? Contact the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers at Ext. 1119.
WATER SERVICES - LAWN WATERING REMINDER
During the months of May, June, July, August & September, no person shall take or use water from the Water System or permit water from the Water System to be taken or used – for the purpose of watering or irrigating any lawn or garden except as follows:
a.) on even calendar dates, between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and between the hours of 6:00 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. at only those municipal addresses ending with the numbers 0,2,4,6, or 8. b.) on odd calendar dates, between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and between the hours of
6:00 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. at only those municipal addresses ending with the numbers 1,3,5,7,or 9.
LEAMINGTON TRANSIT
-NEW ROUTE AND SCHEDULE CHANGE
The Leamington Transit route and schedule will be changed effective Friday June 1, 2012.
The new route and schedule may be viewed on the Leamington Transit webpage http://www.leamington.ca/residents/transportation.asp. Bus stop signs are being posted along the new route in locations shown on the route map. The new route and schedule will replace the existing regular route and schedule as well as the Friday/Saturday summer service routes and schedules.
Effective Friday June 1, 2012, the hours of operation for the Leamington Transit will be extended to 7am7pm Monday through Saturday.
Rates are as follows: Adults $2, Seniors $1.75, Students $1, Children (12 and under) $1.One child under 6 rides for free when accompanied by a paying adult. For additional savings, passes good for 22 rides are available. The 22 ride passes cost $35 for adults and $30 for seniors.
RECREATION NEWS
• Spring Shape-Up Special - $115.00 & HST for 3 months on sale until May 31, 2012
• Student Summer Membership Special - $115.00 & HST for 4 months on sale until May 31, 2012
• Urban Poling – on Leamington’s Trails Wednesday afternoons, May 23rd – June 20th, $22.00 (5 classes) 5:15 – 6:00pm
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
May 7, 14, 28. June 4, 11, 18 Council Chambers 7:00 pm..
Note: The Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, May 21.
View Leamington’s latest council agenda at www.leamington.ca
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Following high school, Chopchick took business courses in Leamington and worked in one of the offices at H.J. Heinz until her marriage to Steve Sr. She has also worked in retail and has done crafting jobs in basket weaving, stained glass, floral arrangements and ceramics. One of her favourite jobs included creating crafts with the residents of Leamington’s Mennonite Senior Home.
“Many of them lived in Germany or Czechoslovakia and they had some simply fascinating stories to tell,” Chopchick said.
Chris Chopchick’s father, Christopher Thomson, moved to Canada from Scotland and is the inspiration behind her first name. Her mother, Marie, is the source of her middle name. Her grandmother was Hungarian while her husband’s father moved to Canada from Ukraine.
“We had some family gatherings that were like a United Nations conference,” Chris joked.
While serving with the Chamber of Commerce, Chopchick played pivotal roles in instigating such events as the Business Excellence Awards and introduced the idea of scheduling Leamington’s Christmas parade in the evening.
“I’m one to take a chance first and get my hand slapped later,” Chopchick noted.
Also while working for the Chamber, Chopchick helped other local Chambers of Commerce with ideas and performed tourism work with local businesses. She was also heavily involved in starting Business After 5 and introduced the Morning Users Group (MUG), a gathering based on a ‘speed dating’ format where local proprietors met one-onone for three minutes at a time to discuss their businesses.
With the help of local high schools, she also orchestrated Leamington’s first Halloween haunted houses, on the second floor of the art gallery and at the Leamington Fairgrounds. Chopchick also helped bring in Ohio’s Jet Express Catamaran, which arranged trips to Put-In-Bay and Cedar Point.
“I met some great people through the Chamber,” Chopchick said. “Some of them are very dear friends to me — my friends are very important people in my life.”
One group of her friends, dubbed “The Ya Yas,” continues to gather for lunches on a regular basis. The group took on its moniker after watching Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood in 2002.
During what little spare time she has, Chopchick enjoys watching ‘chick flicks’ and comedies and has a collection of teddy bears and china dolls. She also enjoys cooking and hosting dinner parties. While cooking, however, she must keep a watchful eye on the four-legged member of the family, Scooter — a one-year old Shorkie (cross between a Yorkie and Shih-tzu).
“If anything lands on the floor, he’ll come prancing up to it to either eat it or chew it,” she said, grinning. “I love animals and I’ve always had a dog in the house.”
Scooter, Chopchick explained, has a ‘girlfriend’ living at a neighbour’s house a couple houses away from their Regatta Street address. When the neighbour’s dog comes over to visit, the two canines often stand on their hind legs, put their front paws together and dance.
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MAY 2, 2012
Chris Chopchick and family
MPP Nicholls to open local office
Chatham-Kent-Essex
MPP Rick Nicholls is proud and excited to fulfill one of his key campaign promises by announcing the opening a new constituency office in the town of Leamington.
“This has been a key project of mine since day one as the representative for Chatham-KentEssex,” said Nicholls. “I said I wanted to be accessible and accountable to the families that sent me to Queen’s Park, and this will be a new tool in the toolbox. We’re finally getting these doors open and making sure the people of Leamington and Wheatley get the access they need to their provincial government.”
Nicholls said this is the first time Leamington and Wheatley have had an MPP office in more than three decades.
“Families across Chatham-Kent-Essex are more informed about the issues and mechanisms in their provincial government than ever before,” said Nicholls. “I’m looking forward to hearing their ideas about how we can make government work for our communities, instead of the other way around.”
The LeamingtonWheatley office of MPP Rick Nicholls opens Monday, May 7 and is located at 115 Erie St. N., Unit B, Leamington.
Meet Councillor Chris Chopchick
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Chopchick also enjoys reading (two of her favourite books are Dan Brown’s ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and ‘Angels and Demons’), although she admits that she doesn’t have the time to read as much as she would like to. She also enjoys traveling, having visited Florida numerous times while holding fond memories of a trip to Italy.
“It was beautiful,” she said of Italy, describing a gondola trip while in Venice as one of her favourite parts of the journey. “I’d jump on a plane to anywhere. My husband’s not quite as eager to travel, unless it involves golf.”
Chopchick describes fellow council members and municipal staff members as an outstanding group to work with, both while in council chambers and behind the scenes.
Chopchick said that working on municipal council has been an enjoyable experience and thus far, has been a greater learning experience than originally anticipated.
“I was pretty quiet for the first year, and that’s just not me,” she said. “I’m more comfortable now, especially working with such a terrific team. It’s a good council — everyone has different opinions, but there’s no backstabbing.”
“The Mayor (John Paterson) will always send us emails when any issues come up to keep us in the loop,” she said. “(Deputy Mayor) Charlie (Wright) is very passionate about his job and Rick Atkin is a walking book of great information. John (Jacobs) has a lot of experience with unions and the police board and has a true heart for Leamington. Hilda (MacDonald) is very knowledgeable and is always up front with people. Larry is very good at representing local farms and just does a great job. Everyone has something to bring. Together, it’s a very wellbalanced team.”
Chopchick had similar praise for the municipality’s administration and various departments.
“When you need some information, they get back to you right away — it helps keep residents informed on what’s important to them. There have been many times we receive e-mail on Sundays. We have the best administration going,” she said.
Chopchick points to the revitalization of Leamington’s uptown core as one of her top priorities.
“It’s something that a lot of people are really interested in,” said explained. “With any uptown, the business hours are the same as most people’s working hours and the malls and big box stores are open later. It often makes it very hard for the small business owner to compete.”
She is thrilled with Seacliff Park’s post-tornado upgrades, including the splash pad, amphitheatre and beach volleyball courts. Chopchick also points to recent marina upgrades as valuable additions to Leamington’s tourism industry.
“The marina is a jewel,”
she stated. “We’ve got people coming from Windsor to walk along the prom-
enade and there are some great trails. I absolutely love Leamington.”
Lace Up Leamington!
Leamington and area residents are invited to join Leamington Councillor Hilda MacDonald as she leads the community in the CBC Live Right Now campaign! Leamington is invited to lace up and take part in an early morning walk (twice a week). This is a very unique opportunity for the Leamington Department of Culture and Recreation to motivate more people within the community to come together for a common goal and include exercise into their routine!
The walk will take place each Tuesday and Friday morning beginning Tuesday, May 1 through to Friday, September 28. This is an early morning walk starting at 6:30 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. Participants meet at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex parking lot and walk the new Leamington trails through Seacliff Park and along the waterfront promenade. Enjoy Leamington’s scenic areas!
Where is our Humanity?
I had the privilege a few weeks ago to meet Linda Merle, coordinator of Kittenaide, after a stray cat showed up in our yard. I will digress momentarily and take you back to October when I discovered a cat sleeping in our shrubbery. By early November, I realized I was probably the only friend she had in this entire world. I started calling her Ginger, but my partner, knowing me and my weakness for pets said.” Now that you’ve given her a name, the next thing she’ll be living inside!”
I figured there was probably something to the comment, so I gave her a last nameRogers. Ginger was obvious old and tired, so I made an insulated shelter to keep her warm and one for her food and water.
So, Lace Up Leamington and enjoy the great outdoors! Susan Pedler of CBC TV Windsor will again be invited to visit Leamington and feature our area residents in motion!
I had grown so accustomed to her being in the yard that by March I decided that I would close up the bottom of the fence to keep other cats out and to keep her safe inside. In fact, I had grown quite close to her and had intended to allow her to live out her remaining days with us, surrounded by care and compassion.
However, before I could close the fence in, she left and was gone for several days. When she came home, she was battered and bleeding. This is where Linda Merle of Kittenaide and her compassion for animals comes into play. I got her name from the Humane Society of Windsor and gave her a call in late March. She came to my house and dispensed a heap of helpful advice as to how I might help Ginger Rogers be even more comfortable, but agreed with me that an examination was in order
I met Linda at Dr. Pramod Darji Veterinarian Clinic in Windsor a few days later. The examination found her mouth was full of cancerous tumors and the most humane thing for me to do was to let her go, which is what I did.
After Ginger Rogers was put to sleep, I stayed awhile and watched as Linda brought her weekly collection of kittens in need one by one into the examination room. The first one was reportedly thrown out of a car window. Her injuries were healing nicely though, thanks to Linda and people who have supported Kittenaide. The second kitten had her rear left foot severed at the second knuckle and it was determined while I stood and watched in horror that it was unlikely from an accident or a trap, it looked to be sharply severed by a knife or an axe. The third kitten had her eyeball totally removed. After seeing that sweet trusting kitten, it made me feel so ashamed to be part of the human race that could so callously perform such a horrific act.
CBC launched Live Right Now in Jauary. 2011 to inspire Canadians to join together and change the health of this country. The initiative was to make a big impact by including small changes to the way we move and how we eat. Communities were asked to share via CBC their success stories and support each other to Live Right Now! In 2012 CBC is again encouraging communities across Canada to be more active and Leamington will again continue with its Lace Up Leamington Walk.
The Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex offers programs and classes for all ages (4 months through 100 years) to be physically active and live an in motion lifestyle!
To view the Complex Activity Guide: http://www. leamington.ca/residents/ recreation_guide.asp
I made an immediate donation to Kittenaide so that Dr. Darji could clean and sew the little lid closed. That day was so emotionally draining for me that I can’t tell you why the fourth kitten was brought in, and I am so ashamed and disappointed by the human race. Those little kittens that are thrown to the curb like a garbage bag, need our help and desperately so. There is good in the world because it is in Linda Merle and others like her, by nature. We have to believe that the persons responsible for the neglect and abuse to those innocent animals are in the minority and that we - the caring people of Windsor/Essex - are capable of greater humanity. If you just realize they are God’s creatures as we are and let yourselves feel the hurt they are feeling, if only for a few minutes, it would change you too. Please help these poor tortured and abandoned kittens. To make a donation or find out what the volunteers at Kittenaide are doing for our abandoned and abused kittens, go to http://www.kittenaideprogram.com Kevin Penton, Leamington
Make your donation today by making a cheque payable to Roseland Animal Hospital c/o Kittenaide. Drop off at Roseland Animal Hospital or mail to: Roseland Animal Hospital, 3833 Dougall Ave., Windsor, N8G 1X3 or go to kittenaide.com and use PayPal to make a donation to Kitteaide to pay down existing medical expenses!
Every picture tells a story.... Noreen Wiebe of Milestone Imagery took this picture of a duck nesting in a flower garden by Erie Glen Manor, right in the middle of the parking lot.
UMEI Students Excel In Math Contest
Congratulations to UMEI Christian High School math students who participated in this year’s math contests. Nearly 40% of eligible students entered the University of Waterloo’s Pascal, Cayley and Fermat contests, and 75% of participants scored above the worldwide averages, including all Grade 10 entrants. Notable performances were from Grade 9 student Amanda Enns, who scored among the top 10% of writers, Grade 10 student Serena Huy and Grade 11 student Abby Neufeld-Dick. Learn more about UMEI’s math program at umei.ca. Pictured from left to right are Amanda Enns, Serena Huy, Abby Neufeld-Dick, and their teacher Mrs. Chani Wiens. (Photo submitted)
LAERC to meet
The Leamington Area
Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) will meet Monday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church. The group welcomes new members to the team.
Friday Night Music at The Gallery and the perogies and Irish stew luncheon were very profitable. The group has been discussing other fundraising ideas and are quite excited about upcoming events in June, which include a huge yard sale possibly at Jackson’s Greenhouse and a golf tournament at Erie Shores.
All are invited to join in these endeavours to help sponsor refugees to the community.
For information contact Carolyn Reid at 519-3266776.
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YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO FIRST FRIDAYS IN LEAMINGTON
First Fridays is a community activity club whose purpose is to organize a monthly activity(s) and/or event(s) that are focused on building and improving upon awareness, networking and information sharing for youth, adults, minority and mainstream communities in education, employment, self-employment, health and wellness, the arts and other areas of interest. First Fridays in Toronto was founded in 1994. It is one of over 30 First Fridays that occur on the first Friday of every month throughout North America in cities like Montreal, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York to name a few.
Enjoy the specials that Leamington businesses have to offer on First Fridays from May through September.
Simona Lehan Owner Designer
LDSS students set to perform Rent!
By Bryan Jessop
A theatre group representing Leamington District Secondary School will have no problem coming up with this month’s Rent.
Led by school drama teacher Joel Lewsaw, LDSS students will be presenting Jonathan Larson’s Rent May 10, 11, 12 and May 17, 18 and 19, with each performance beginning at 7 p.m. Rent is a Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical based on the trials and tribulations of a group of young artists struggling to survive in New York City’s lower east side.
The preparation process began with auditions in mid November, followed by rehearsals starting in late November. The school’s performance will feature a cast of 20 actors, whittled down from a group of 47 that auditioned.
“We would have liked to included everyone who auditioned, but with a small stage, we had to limit the size of the cast,” said Lewsaw, who is co-directing with his wife and LDSS English teacher Melinda Lewsaw.
The production’s cast began by rehearsing two nights per week in the school’s drama room until March Break, after which point it ramped up its schedule to three two-hour sessions per week.
“I am amazed by how much work they put into it,” Joel Lewsaw said of his cast members. “A lot of students here are cream of the crop across the board.”
Other LDSS students are also pitching in to make the production a success. The class of tech teacher Mark Bates is overseeing the lighting while Lowell Gallagher’s students are creating the backdrop. Songs are being performed by an orchestra and live band led by school music director Patti Hopper. Cast members are scouring Value Village and other secondhand stores in search of costumes.
The cast was limited to rehearsing in the school’s drama room until earlier this week, when they were able to access the high school’s stage. The LDSS
crew will be performing the ‘School Edition’ of Rent, which omits a few scenes from the original script. The production will feature two acts and runs about two hours and twenty minutes in length.
Tickets for Rent, to be performed in the LDSS gymnasium, are being sold at the school and by cast members at a cost of $5 each. The show, which includes mature themes, is open to members of the public ages Grade 9 and older.
“Rent is something that deals with issues that we deal with in schools,” said Joel Lewsaw. “We handle them in a mature manner, but we don’t sugar coat it.”
The Leamington school is the first from across Essex
County and beyond to present Rent.
“Make no mistake, this is a rock musical,” said Joel. “This show is loud. This show is powerful. It really is good.”
From left, Derek Impens, Josh McVeigh and Nick Tiessen rehearse for Rent. (SUN Photo)
Growing annual bedding plants
Annual bedding plants only last for one growing season, but will bloom all season long providing lots of color, sizes and shapes. The best part of growing annuals is that you can have a different looking garden every year.
In the back yard...
Most bedding plants are now ready in decorative containers or flats for transplanting at your favorite garden centre or nursery.
Before you choose the planting location, know how much sun the flowers while need. Spend a few days watching the sunlight in your yard and plant accordingly.
Early spring, try to make sure you plant your annuals after any danger of frost has passed. If unexpected frost warnings are posted, simply cover the planted area with a sheet or plastic to protect the tender seedlings. As the temperature starts to warm, remember to remove the covering to help keep the plants from overheating or causing further damage.
Once you have purchased your plants, remove the plastic container by turning the plant upside down, tapping the bottom to loosen the root ball and plant in the soil, keeping the root ball at ground level.
If you are more adventurous and prefer growing from seed, check the package for depth
At Ruthven Public School’s April Achievement Assembly, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos took time to celebrate Ruthven students who were recognized as Difference Makers in their school community. This event was organized as part of the variety of activities this year recognizing the Rick Hansen Relay’s 25th Anniversary. Mayor Santos presented each recipient with a certificate and an honorary Rick Hansen medal. Pictured in front, from left to right, are Karissa Quiring, Jacob Wall, Raegan Woodiwiss, Emily Neufeld and Curtis Schmitt. In back, from left to right, Jake Wiebe, Sarah Tiessen, Katharina Fehr, A.J. Girard, Nathan Friesen and Mayor Santos. (Photo submitted)
and spacing requirements. Taking time and proper planning will give you the most benefit from your plant.
Water is also very important, especially for annuals in sunny or windy areas, whereas shady areas will require less moisture. Try using a garden journal to help keep track of the varieties, colors and locations you planted and the final results of each planting. This makes next year’s planning easier and also helps you with making decisions on new plants and colors.
Nothing brightens a garden more than flowering annuals. Choose easy-to-grow varieties that require little care and some that will thrive in hot, dry conditions and you will have a colorful flowerbed all season long without a lot of effort. More than ever, garden centres have a large selection of annuals to choose from. After using good garden practices at planting, just sit back and watch them bloom.
If you have any questions about your bedding plants or need help planning your garden, email bpmarketing24@yahoo.ca
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Verbeke elected new Chamber President
Leamington Mayor John Paterson had the honour of swearing in the 13 new directors for the 2012-2013 Board at the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting held Wednesday, April 25.
Members include: James Lea – Real Canadian Superstore; Barb Towns – Windsor Family Credit Union; Debbie Scott – Scotiabank; Arlene Sinasac – Blackburn Radio; Donna Jacobs – 813935 Ontario Ltd; Lorri Renaud – Bank of Montreal; Corey Robertson – Security One; John Barnett – Investment Planning Counsel; Larry Verbeke – Verbeke Family Farms; Dave Campbell – Leamington Tomato Festival; Ed Roach – Pelee View; Brian Cornies –Speedprint; and Doug Rake – South Point GM. Sandra Hughes of the Half Century Club is serving her third and final year as a director.
The Chamber thanked its past executive for all their work in the past year – Dharmesh Patel – Howard Johnson; Theresa Lowe – H.J. Heinz Company of Canada; Denise Gaffan –
Pelee Days Inn; and Scott McCallum – Wendy’s.
Also serving on the Board as honorary directors (ex-officio’s) are Anne Miskovsky - Municipality of Leamington; Charlie Wright - Municipality of Leamington; and Kevin O’Neil - Ontario Provincial Police.
The following evening, Thursday, April 26, the Board of Directors held its first meeting to elect a new executive for 2012. Larry Verbeke of Verbeke Family Farms was elected as President to lead the Chamber for
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Stork Stork Report Report
Cross - Rock - Kristina & Regan of Kingsville, a girl on April 17, 2012.
Mastronardi - Missy & Max of Leamington, a boy on April 18, 2012.
Sena-Job - Wanida & Simeon of Leamington, a girl on April 25, 2012.
Penner - Elisabeth & Henry of Leamington, a boy on April 25, 2012.
Verissimo - Debra of Leamington, a boy on April 25, 2012.
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the next year. Dave Campbell, Leamington Tomato Festival, is 1st Vice President; Barb Towns, Windsor Family Credit Union, 2nd Vice President; and John Barnett, Investment Planning Council, Treasurer.
“We need a bigger board room,” said Sally McDonald, General Manager of the Leamington District Chamber. “Including myself and Wendy Parsons, there are 19 people sitting around the table every month. It’s exciting! We have a great mix of experienced Board members, big business, small business, agriculture, finance, marketing, media,
and automotive. I couldn’t have asked for anything more,” she said.
“This coincided with my one year anniversary here at the Chamber, and I have to thank our outgoing Board, for without their insight to the changes the Chamber needed, I wouldn’t be here,” concluded McDonald.
There will be a general membership meeting on Monday, May 28 after the Business After 5 at Windsor Family Credit Union. For more information, contact the Chamber at 519-3262721 or Sally McDonald at sally@leamingtonchamber. com.
Pictured from left to right are, John Barnett, Treasurer; Dave Campbell, 1st Vice; Barb Towns, 2nd Vice; and Larry Verbeke, President. (SUN Photo)
Innovation and change are key successes for Cindy’s Home Garden Gifts
By Sheila McBrayne
“Before any innovation, there is a dream,” said Ken Martin, owner of Cindy’s Home Garden Gifts. Martin was the guest speaker for the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce 76th Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, April 25 at the Rhine Danube Club.
Introduced by Chamber General Manager Sally McDonald, Martin - or more correctly - Cindy’s Garden Home Gifts is a name recognized and known throughout the region. “We were at a show in Chatham and people kept coming up to the Cindy’s booth saying that they shopped there and loved it,” said McDonald. “We wanted to hear first-hand what Cindy’s is doing, because they’re doing it right,” said McDonald.
Cindy’s opened 23 years ago and in 2008 – during the recession when others were downsizing – Cindy’s expanded opening Cindy’s 2. “We have had hard and heart-wrenching times,” admitted Martin. Cindy, Martin’s wife and the namesake of the business, lost her battle to cancer in 1997. “We kept her name to honour her,” stated Martin.
Innovation was the message that Martin sent out to the approximately 40 Chamber members who came for the luncheon meeting. “Times have changed and we’ve changed with them… There’s a huge risk involved in following dreams and investing in innovation,” he said. “When most businesses were worried about the economy, I expanded. In-
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is currently planting 150,000 trees at sites across the region as part of its spring tree-planting program. “Partnering with landowners is key to achieving a sustainable environment,” says Matthew Child, ERCA’s Director of Watershed Restoration. “This spring’s tree planting will restore another 220 acres of habitat to natural area.”
These efforts are part of ERCA’s long standing tree planting program, which has planted 5.85 million trees since the 1970s. These efforts have contributed to an increase in forest cover in ERCA’s watershed from 3.4% in 1975 to 5.4% today – a net increase of over 8,000 acres! When other habitat types are considered like wetland,
Meeting. Pictured here Chamber GM Sally McDonald presents Martin with a gift basket after his presentation. (SUN Photo)
stead of cutting costs, I increased advertising,” said Martin. He explained that while everyone else was concerned about the 10 per cent unemployment rate, he turned that around into positive thinking and said “that means 90 per cent are working and spending.”
Martin went on to explain that Cindy’s success also has everything to do with atmosphere. “Superior customer service, a friendly and fun environment, that’s what we offer,”
prairie, alvar, thicket and meadow, total natural areas cover is currently 8.5%, closing in on our region’s goal for sustainability of 12%.
One of the key sites slated for restoration this spring is ERCA’s own Botsford property – a 50-acre parcel acquired in 2011 in partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The property includes existing natural area that is part of the Canard River Kentucky Coffee Tree Wood Environmentally Significant Area, plus approximately 30 acres of farmland that ERCA is working to restore. ERCA is a community-based organization dedicated to protecting, restoring and managing the natural resources of the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region.
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he added. Cindy’s also has one of the largest e-commerce online presences in the area, which reaches a global market. “You can’t continue to do the same thing and expect a different result,” he said. “Celebrate your successes and always be aware of where you are today, and where you’re going tomorrow. Be receptive to change, dream and research. Be innovative and remember there are no dreams too large or no innovation too unimaginable,” he concluded.
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Ken Martin, owner of Cindy’s Home Garden Gifts was the guest speaker at the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce 76th annual General
Little Tomato Theatre ready to Bedazzled
By Bryan Jessop
The time has come once again for the Little Tomato Theatre Company to bedazzle its audiences.
On May 11, 12 and 13, the charitable group will perform Bedazzled by Broadway, hosted by UMEI. Again open to the public, the opening night’s performance will begin at 7 p.m., followed by 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows on May 12 and 2 p.m. on May 13, the closing day.
For the most part, the performance’s cast of 103 actors range in age from six to 21 years, although a few adults — many of whom are parents to younger cast members — are also taking on roles. The cast of Bedazzled by Broadway hails from communities across Essex County as well as Tilbury and Wheatley. Approximately160 attended auditions, which began in November of last year. Following a Christmas-season break, the group began twice-per-week rehearsals Jan. 10, held at Gore Hill and Queen Elizabeth schools.
Rehearsals — which have totaled 28 — moved to UMEI on Monday of this week, with a dress rehearsal scheduled for residents of local senior homes on Thursday. Bedazzled by Broadway performances have been greatly anticipated, as school performances were sold out before casting was completed.
“It’s pretty hectic, but at the same time, well organized,” said producer Lenore Raisbeck, who along with husband and director Terry Raisbeck, have led the Little Tomato Theatre Company endeavours for the past seven years. “This is a busy group with a lot of different things going on.”
Three high school students are assisting Terry with directing while a handful of the cast’s older actors are high
school and post secondary students who are also former Little Tomato members. Other students representing Cardinal Carter, Leamington District Secondary School and the University of Windsor are serving as the show’s choreographers.
“They’re helping us out a lot and in return, they gain some valuable experience,” said Terry. “It’s a win-win situation.”
A sum of 70 to 80 volunteers — including several parents — are helping to make the production possible, in addition to a board of 11 adults. Many are responsible for seeking out the 300-plus costumes required for the play, as many cast members take on multiple roles. Some custumes are being borrowed from Terry’s contacts — production groups in Chatham, Ridgetown and Kingsville. In return, Little Tomato has loaned out items to these organizations.
Bedazzled by Broadway is based on a New York class trip of four young students who break away from the main group, as their teacher wants to attend a fashion show while the small group of students want to watch a production of The Lion King and tour a wax museum. Calamity ensues as the museum’s statues come to life as the maverick students touch them.
The production features the music and characters from Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Little Orphan Annie, Cinderella, Grease, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors and Sister Act. Live music will feature a five-piece band that includes Terry Raisbeck on drums.
“I’m usually on the guitar, but drums allow me to keep a better view of the action,” Terry explained. “With drums, I
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic at the Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W., Leamington, 12:00 noon - 7:30 p.m. Call 1-888-236-6283 for information or to book an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.
THURSDAY, MAY 3 - Kingsville Minor Baseball Association is holding it’s Annual Trivia Night at Kingsville Arena, 7 pm. Cost is $100 per team of 4. High school students are $60 per team of 4. Pre-registration can be done by calling Steve at 519-839-5377 or emailing shatt@gosfieldtel.com or registration can be done at the door.
FRIDAY, MAY 4 - Queen of Peace School’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Mass at St. Joseph's Church at 1:00 p.m. Dinner at Roma Club at 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at the school 519326-0994 or from Jenn Gualtieri 519-326-3914. Adults $25, 4-12 years $12, under 3 free. Deadline for dinner tickets April 27. Lastly, looking for old photos/memorabilia. Please drop off at the school office for scanning/to borrow.
SATURDAY, MAY 5 - Leamington Mennonite Home Auxiliary Yard & Bake Sale, Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Drive, 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. Lots of furniture and household items.
SATURDAY, MAY 5 - South Essex Community Council and the friends of Last Friday Coffee House hosted by Dale Butler present the 3rd Annual Walk, Rock ‘n Roll at the Leamington Marina Pavilion from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A family walk, barbeque and free concert in support of SECC’s Adult Day Away Program and Foot Care Clinic. Call 519-326-8629 or visit www.secc.on.ca for more information, pledge forms and sponsorship opportunities.
SATURDAY, MAY 5 - “The Gospel According to Saint Mark” featuring Matthew Gibson will be presented at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Pasta Supper at 5 p.m. - $5 per person. Advance sales only. Performance 7-9 p.m. – no charge. Supper tickets available by
don’t have to keep quite as close an eye on the sheet music.”
Twenty of the cast members will be amplified by body microphones. The backdrop will be made up of two 40’ by 20’ hand-painted sections from Michigan while the stage is illuminated by an elaborate lighting system.
Tickets for Bedazzled by Broadway are selling at $12 per adult and $6 for children five and under. Ninety per cent of these tickets are already sold out, although some will be made available at the doors of UMEI.
Additional funding to make Little Tomato productions possible have included Trillium grants and donations from the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation and the Windsor Family Credit Union. Although the organization has never lost money, it has faced budgetary challenges with past productions. Last year, the Little Tomato group managed to break even for its presentation of Beauty and the Beast, where one costume ran a price of $700. Fortunately, a combined audience of 3,000 watched the play.
Other Little Tomato Theatre Company presentations over recent years have included Peter Pan, The Wizard of Oz and Oliver.
contacting church office before Apr. 27 at 519326-5491 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 5 - Soli Deo Gloria Singers present “Peace in Our Time” at 8 p.m. at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. and Sun. May 6 at 3 p.m. at UMEI, 614 Mersea Rd. 6, west of Hwy 77, north of Leamington. Call UMEI 519-326-7448. Tickets $12 for adults, $6 for children. At the door $15 and $7. Available at MSCU or from choir members.
SUNDAY, MAY 6 - The Essex-Kent Bluegrass, Oldtime & Folk Music Association presents a Spring Bluegrass Music Celebration, 2:005:00 p.m. at the Kingsville Lakeside Park Pavilion. Performances by association member groups such as the Fiddle Pals, Essex County Ramblers, Stay Tuned, Prairie & Friends. Free!
SUNDAY, MAY 6 - Windsor Centre, Royal Canadian College of Organists presents Hymn Tasting 2012. A Festival of Hymns and the Thoughts Behind the Music at 3:30pm Essex United Church 53 Talbot St. South, Essex. Join conductor Brian Sweetman, a special guest narrator; organists: Judith Boutin, Nancy Tapley, David Palmer, pianist: Larry Anderson; and a choir of enthusiastic singers in raising the roof with song!
MONDAY, MAY 7 - The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee will meet 6:30 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church. LAERC is hoping that you will join their team. Upcoming fundraising ideas include a huge yard sale and a golf tournament. Please join us in these endeavors to help sponsor refugees to our community. For info call Carolyn Reid 519-326-6776.
SATURDAY, MAY 12 - The Leamington Horticultural Society will be holding a Spring Plant Sale at The Half Century Club, 160 Talbot Street East at 9:00. Information at 519 326-8529.
SATURDAY, MAY 12 - Unity Hopeful Dinner at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $10. Proceeds to help migrant workers with clothing and special activities. Call Joan, 226-344-4314 or Migrant Worker Community Program, 519-325-0876.
SATURDAY, MAY 12 - 9 a.m. - The Ontario Purple Martin Association will meet at the home of Al and Anne Hamill - 2643 County Road 20, east of Harrow. All are welcome. Please bring your own lawn chairs. For further information, please call 519-776-5777.
SATURDAY, MAY 12 - 10 am - 3 pm, Kittenaide Fundraiser for May Meowers Adoption Day & Yard Sale. Petzown, 1715 Manning Rd S. Kittens $20 Cats $50(fixed). Info 519-3242729.
MONDAY, MAY 14 - Ladies, your are invited to a Dinner evening at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens at 6:30 pm. Tickets $16. Our guest speaker for the evening is Sue Ferguson from Mallory Town, Ontario. Her theme is “Dare to Dream Again”. Our special feature will be a FASHION SHOW presented by the Leamington District Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop. For reservations please call Sharon 519-326-0421 or Darlene 519-7335595 by Friday, May 11. Evening presented by Leamington Christian Women’s After 5- affliated with Stonecroft Ministries
TUESDAY, MAY 15 - Pre-registration opens for Wheatley Optimist Club 9th Annual Wheatley Idol Talent Competition. The competition takes place Sunday August 5, 12-5pm at Two Creeks Conservation Area. All ages under 30. There is no entry fee and terrific prizes again this year. Overall Winner can WIN a RECORDING PACKAGE. To avoid disappointment pre-register early. Registration is limited! To register, fill out the online form at www.wheatleyidol.com. For more info., contact organizer Darla Janzen 519-8259897 ext 3.
From front to back, left to right, Larissa Porteous (Cosette), Tatiana Maranhao (cat), Kendra Robinson (giraffe), Brandon Diesbourg (Bert), Maddy Morin (Mary Poppins) and Mikayla Barlow (giraffe) display their new costumes and one of the backdrops for the Little Tomato Theatre Company’s production of Bedazzled By Broadway, to be performed at UMEI May 11, 12 and 13. (SUN Photo)
Firefighters rescue man in fall from roof
On April 26 at about 10:15 a.m., Leamington Fire Services responded to the scene of a rescue at a commercial processing plant in the 100 block of Erie St. S.
Emergency crews were called when a contract worker fell off a roof he was working on onto another roof area. The adult male sustained non life-threatening injuries, but had to be removed from the roof by the fire department’s aerial platform. He was then transported to hospital by EMS.
Eleven firefighters were at the scene of the rescue for almost an hour.
Impaired
Cottam driver registers four times legal limit
On Thursday, April 19 at approximately 11 a.m. Kingsville OPP received information regarding an impaired driving in the 90 block of Main Street in Kingsville. Police advised that a female, 32, from Cottam was driving a black Ford Fusion with a flat front tire and front-end damage near a school zone.
Upon further investigation the female was arrested. Her breath sample exceeded four times the legal limit of alcohol. As a result the female was charged with: Impaired Operation / Motor Vehicle / Alcohol and Exceed 80 Milligrams Blood Alcohol Content / Motor Vehicle.
Essex County OPP would like to commend citizens for reporting impaired drivers. Impaired driving remains the leading criminal cause of death in Canada. OPP is always on the lookout for motorists who, by their driving manner, could possibly be impaired. If you think you’ve had too much to drink, call a friend, a family member or a taxi.
Fond memories of Grandma
Once in a blue moon, someone will send me an e-mail that resonates strongly with me. The following story about an apron jets me back to when I was a little boy and hanging out in my grandmother’s kitchen in Dresden. Grandma Myrtle had long white apron with a red floral pattern with a bit of frilly stuff on it, as I recall. The apron had big pockets too. That’s where she kept her Kleenex and Lord knows what else. That apron, Grandma and everything in that kitchen smelled soooo good. Mmmm, those are delicious memories. That kind, wonderful lady in the apron always had treats for me whenever I showed up.
Grandma may have been the last of the apron wearers in our brood. My mother may have worn one occasionally, but for her mom it was standard equipment – the uniform of a domestic grand lady who cherished her role.
Grandma’s Old Apron
I don’t think our kids know what an apron is. The principal use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few. It was also because it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons used less material. But along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.
It was wonderful for drying children’s tears, and on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears. From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.
When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids. And when the weather was cold Grandma wrapped it around her arms. Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot woodstove.
Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron. From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls. In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees. When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her apron and the men folk knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner
It will be a long time before someone invents something that will replace that ‘oldtime apron’ that served so many purposes.
And another thing to remember …
Grandma used to set her hot baked apple pies on the windowsill to cool. Her granddaughters set theirs on the windowsill to thaw. And just think of all the germs our health care experts would discover on that apron.
Leamington Fire Services were called to a fire at a greenhouse in the 500 block of Mersea Rd. 3 on April 26. Sixteen firefighters were on the scene for almost 3 hours. The cause of fire has been determined as unintentional –human error. There were no injuries reported. Approximate total losses were unavailable as of press time, but is reported to be in the thousands of dollars.
UMEI downs Cardinal Carter 28 - 10
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• The Spring Shape-up Special is on sale now for 3 months at $115.00 available until May 31st and the
• Student Summer Membership Special is only $115.00. Calling all university/college/high school students - if you’re home for the summer come work-out at the Complex. This Student special allows you 4 months of great weight & cardio workouts for just $115.
• Spring is the perfect time for you to get toned and in-shape for the upcoming summer season!
Youth programs, Adult Classes, classes geared to Senior Fitness and so much more!
Leamington Legion News
The Branch is collecting old electronics in any shape for We Care for Kids on the May 5 weekend. The Branch will accept items during regular business hours if you are unable to bring them that weekend.
at Cardinal Carter
Saturday, June 9 1 pm shotgun - Leamington Flyers Golf Tournament Erie Shores Golf & Country Club Steak BBQ to follow
Saturday, July 14
OVA Beach Volleyball Tour at Seacliff Park Beach www.velocityvollebyball.ca
•The ever popular Red Cross Swim Lessons - for children to be trained to be water smart for a lifetime;
• Youth Triathlon Camp ages 6 – 11 camp runs June 1st – 3rd; There’s still time to register for Spring Fitness Classes in the great OUTDOORS!
• Boot Camp at Seacliff Park - is offered on Saturday mornings (10 classes) $44.00 & HST. Participants must be registered in advance.
• Urban Poling on Leamington’s Trail is offered on Wednesday afternoons May 23rd
– June 20th . Meet at the Complex parking lot and take part in 5 urban poling classes - $22.00 & HST. Participants must be registered in advance.
Student memberships are very affordable and very popular among the teenage crowd! And, the Complex offers an After School Boot Camp class - Come check it out on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 – 4:30. And we’ve introduced more Yoga and Zumba classes due to popular demand.
Did you know the Complex offers NOON HOUR Fitness classes? Come for a 30 minute ‘Pilates Tummy Tuck’ class on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 12:15 – 12:45 and come for ‘Fit in 30’ with Rosie on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 12:15 – 12:45. Get started in Noon Hour Fitness classes. Exercise made easy in 30 minutes on your lunch break!
Annual Mother’s Day Swim May 13 from 1 - 3 pm in the Complex Pool - Mom & Grandma admitted FREE when accompanied by a child - It will be a great
The next seniors’ dinner will be on Wednesday, May 9 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The price has increased to $8. There will be elections on May 2, at the general meeting at 7pm. The Ladies Auxiliary will be having their elections on May 23th. Good luck all. Every Saturday is the meat draw from 2:30 pm to 5pm and the public is welcome to join the fun. Ladies Auxiliary Br. 84 presents spaghetti dinner and evening of music. Saturday, May 26. Open to everyone. Dinner 5:30 - 7, music by T.D. Lobzun. Advance tickets are $8 each or 2 for $15. At the door $9 each. Door prizes, raffle basket and 50/50 draw.
Friday night fun darts start at 8 pm. The cost is only $2.
The next general meeting is May 2 at 7 p.m. The executive meeting is May 16 at 7 p.m.
UMEI’s Abby Neufeld-Dick catches the ball at second.
UMEI’s Jessica Epp
Cardinal Carter’s Rayanne Lapain Cardinal Carter’s Alysha Vriesaker
UMEI’s HannahToews
Golden Years mini
golf
Fifty-five golfers gathered at Colasanti’s on Apr. 26 and managed a combined total of 72 aces over 36 holes. Leading the way with 5 aces was Laurie Hylton, followed closely by Audrey Knox, Stan Vickery and Lloyd Honey with 4 each. Three dropped for Iggy Arner, Frances Clifford and Donna Wiebe. Recording 2 each were Barb Arner, Ethel Ferguson, Margaret Graham, Gary Honey, Murray Knox, Frank Lasi, Mary MacRae, John Murphy, Mavis Rutter, Art Sweet, Rose Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg, Steve Vigh, Linda Walsh, Eleanor Wilkinson and Gerald Wilkinson. Chipping in with 1 each were Jim Accan, Mike Binder, Ken Brook, Stephanie Dick, Floyd Johnson, Cam Keith, Winnie Moore, Colleen Pearse, Neil Quick, Don Ribble, Liz Scratch, Morley Scratch, Gerrit Vriesen, and Pat Womack.
Low score for 9 holes of 16 was shared by Lloyd Honey and Ethel Ferguson. 35 was the low score for 18 holes and was recorded by Stan Vickery, followed closely by Gerry Wilkinson, Steve Vigh, Laurie Hylton and Lloyd Honey with 36. Setting the pace for 36 holes with a 74 was Gerry Wilkinson and Laurie Hylton followed by Lloyd Honey with 76, and 77 by Iggy Arner, Steve Vigh and Art Sweet.
First place finish went to team 5 with a 230 and included Iggy Arner, Steve Vigh and Lloyd Honey. In second with a 243 was team 6 with Laurie Hylton, Frank Lasi and Ken Womack. Third place was nailed down by team 17 which included Andy Orsini, Bill Taylor, Bill Mayville and Jim Accan.
The last golfing date for the season will occur on May 3rd, with ‘T’ off at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by the league’s ‘end of year’ dinner.
men Field against the Hawks Tuesday, April 24th.
Monday, May 14 • 6 - 8 pm Monday, June 11 • 6 - 8 pm
Monday, August 13 • 6 - 8 pm
FEES:
Pre-Canskate: $195 plus fundraising*
Canskate: $270 plus fundraising*
Pre-Power: $270 plus fundraising*
Junior
(1 day)$300 plus fundraising*
(2day) $450 plus fundraising*
(3 day)$500 plus fundraising*
Intermediate A
(1 day)$320 plus fundraising*
(2 day)$470 plus fundraising*
(3 day)$520 plus fundraising*
Intermediate B
(1 day)$325 plus fundraising*
(2 day)$475 plus fundraising*
(3 day)$525 plus fundraising*
Senior (1 day)$350 plus fundraising*
(2 day)$520 plus fundraising*
(3 day)$625 plus fundraising*
*Fundraising fee is per family
LDSS 21- Harrow 9
WINDSOR -ESSEX CATHOLIC DISTRICTSCHOOLBOARD
Welcome to an
OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 7 pm
QUEENOF PEACE
FRENCH IMMERSION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
The Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that for September 2012 there will be a full day, every day JK, SK, Grade1 French Immersion program at Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School.
The French Immersion program expands French language opportunities for children whose first language is not French.
No prior immersion experience is required to enrol in JK/SK or Grade 1.
The English program at Queen of Peace will continue from SK to Grade 8 for 2012. If you wish to enrol your child for the French Immersion program at Queen of Peace School please contact the school directly at 519-326-9023.
If you have any questions pertaining to the French Immersion program, please contact Thérèse Barichello at 519-946-3761 at ext. 16.
We look forward to showcasing our new school program to interested parents.
Paul Picard Director of Education
Barbara Holland Chairperson
LDSS pitcher Paulina Bueckert delivers a pitch against the Harrow Hawks.
Jocelyn Manning of the LDSS Lions runs safely to first for a single against Harrow during a regular season game.
Rebecca Bueckert swings at a pitch late in a game at Kins-
Leamington District Secondary School downed Harrow District High School 21-9 in regular season action on Tuesday, April 24 in Leamington. Leading the offense for LDSS were Shelby Davison with a homerun and 1 RBI; Pitcher Paulina Bueckert with a homerun and 5 RBI; and Rebecca Bueckert who went 3 for 4 with 4 RBI. (SUN Photos)
4-H Fitness Club - 10 km MS Walk
By Rachel Balkwill
Well, we did it!
After a few months of training and lots of determination, the Essex County Fitness 4-Health 4-H Fitness Club completed and went beyond achieving their goal of walking in the 5 km MS Walk held Sunday, April 22 in Leamington.
Actually we are proud to announce that all members completed well over 5 km that morning. At first we thought only of completing our goal of 5 km, but all or most members ended up completing the full 10 km course!
Our long walk began at the Leamington Kinsmen Complex and led us along Erie Street all the way down to the waterfront and the Leamington Marina to the first checkpoint. From this point we had the choice of either taking the shorter route via Cherry Lane back and completing just the 5 km option or, if we dared, continuing on Robson Road to The Erie Shores Golf Club marking the halfway point of the 10 km walk.
Well we dared and we paid (ouch)! Going for it and doing the 10 km instead of the 5 km wasn’t a difficult choice
for our 4-H team. We have been known to push through the pain with our fitness pro Jen Moore of the Beach Walk Family Fitness Centre. In fact, most of us had only just gotten over the aching muscles from our second fitness test with Jen on Thursday.
Sure there was some pain, sweat and tears, but in the end we all crossed the finish line and it was all for a good cause - helping to raise money for the MS Society. I don’t think our leaders could have been more proud of us.
Our trainer Jen Moore would also be proud to know how well we did. Thanks to her limit-pushing training we had the courage to complete this walk. We were lucky to have gotten in some extra practice on April 12, walking/jogging nearly 4 km from Leader D-Anne Peters and daughter Maddie’s house to their grandmother’s home and back again in Harrow.
Thanks to all of the people who helped us in raising our funds for the MS Walk. We hope to keep beating our goals in fitness and also advise others to do likewise. More meetings are planned soon and other goals to be completed as well. Our next goal - Try-a-Tri Triathlon. See you there!
Amusing Race raises $10,000 and counting...
The 1st annual Amusing Race raised over $10,000 on Saturday, April 28.
Thirty-two participants divided into eights teams and competed in activities in Wheatley, Leamington, Ruthven and Essex.
The winners - Honey Badgers - won a trip for four to Las Vegas from Shoreline Travel & Tours.
Teams collected points for money raised and from the activities which ranged from knitting baby caps to belly dancing.
The event was organized by the Southpoint Alumni to raise money for first-time hockey players with Southpoint Minor Hockey.
“Our goal is to get more kids involved in hockey. If
it’s money holding them back, we want to make sure money is not the issue,” said Steve Tuffin, Southpoint Alumni member and organizer of the Amusing Race.
“It was a very successful day. I’m glad all the teams had fun,” he added.
(Leamington Uptown Commercial District)
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington will hold an informal public open house with Staff and the Consultant on Monday, May 28th, 2012 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Gallery at the Municipal Building and a presentation will be made by the Consultant at a formal Public Meeting with Council on Monday, May 28th, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building to consider a proposed Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Leamington Uptown Commercial District as dated November 5, 2011 and revised April 12, 2012 under the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Council has recognized the importance and need to assist and work with the merchants, residents and property owners to continue to revitalize the commercial core in hopes that new actions and implementation strategies will occur.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and open house and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed CIP. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the proposed CIP is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the proposed CIP is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed CIP, you must make a written request.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to this matter and a copy of the Proposed CIP is available for review at www.leamington.ca or at the Municipal Office for the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington, 111 Erie Street North, during regular office hours. Comments can also be emailed at devservices@leamington.ca
DATED at the Municipality of Leamington this 25th day of April 2012.
Crozier, Baird Engineers playing mini golf at Colasanti’s
Members of The Stick Handlers manoeuvre the course in the blindfolded wheel barrel race at Wheatley Arena
The final tally saw the Honey Badgers edge out Diggers by 1300 points. Pictured here, from left are, Ron Sellon, Southpoint Hockey Alumni, Rita Zompanti, Shoreline Travel & Tours, Ashley Tuffin, Lindsay Tetzlaff, Dana Tuffin and DeeAnna Smith. (SUN Photos)
Mike Ferreira belly dancing
Leamington residents brought in loads of electronics on Saturday, April 21. Pictured here, from left to right, are Wanda Rodrigues VOYC Program Coordinator, Youth Volunteer Matthew Rodrigues, Brittany Seguin and VOYC Volunteer Mentor Ted Grossutti.
(SUN Photo)
VOYC –Voices of Youth in Community Successful Mayors E-Waste Collection Competition
The Youth & Family Resource Network of Essex County has wrapped up the Mayors’ Community E-waste Collection Challenge. The event was coordinated and hosted by the youth leadership program, Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC), on Saturday, April 14 in Kingsville and again on Saturday, April 21 in Leamington.
The participants of VOYC organized the event to help support a local charity, make a positive impact on the environment in support of Earth Day and create a community event that everyone could participate. The e-waste collection was in support of Computers for Kids.
VOYC Program Coordinator Wanda Rodrigues states that “Having the support of both Mayor Nelson Santos and Mayor John Paterson played a key role in the success of both days. I have received numerous phone calls and emails inquiring as to which community earns the bragging rights of collecting the most e-waste.”
Final results will not be available until later in May. The support from both communities was remarkable. The Kingsville collection required a second bin before 11 a.m., just one hour into the event. By the end, the first bin was completely filled and the second bin was close to capacity.
The Leamington e-waste collection got off to a strong start. There was already a collection of e-waste waiting for crews when they arrived at 9:30 a.m. Around 1:30 p.m., Rodrigues had to call for a second collection bin. “The residents were bringing in the big stuff!” she recalls. The winner is not determined by the capacity of the bins, but the total weight collected.
Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) is a program developed by the Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County in partnership with the United Way and Leadership Windsor-Essex. VOYC provides mentor support to assist in the development of leadership skills and volunteer opportunities, as well as supporting positive community engagement.
Test drive a Ford and raise funds for KDHS
On Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the public is invited to Kingsville District High School to test drive a Ford while helping raise funds for the school. Funds raised at Drive One 4 KDHS will help with the purchase of new sports and computer equipment. Lally Southpoint Ford and Ford Canada will donate $20 to the school for every test drive that is taken. Drivers must be 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license. There is a limit of one test drive per household. Test drives are free and drivers are under no obligation.
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Youssef aims to defend title
By Bryan Jessop
A Leamington man is prepared to defend his title as the second annual Essex County Bracket Race Series at Grand Bend Motorplex draws near.
Drag racer Tony Youssef, who pilots a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro equipped with a 454 cubic inch big block engine, was the winner of the series’ inaugural season in 2011 for the Bracket 1 division. Bracket 1 is set up for cars running the quarter mile in an elapsed time of 12.99 seconds or faster. The other division, Bracket 2, is open to any car equipped with mufflers and street tires that runs 12.00 seconds or slower. Motorcycles are also permitted in either of the two classes.
The 20-year-old Youssef participated in all four of last season’s races, finishing as the runner up of the Sunday, September 11 race with an ET of 10.426 seconds at 134.14 mph. He took first place the previous day, posting a final race time of 10.111 seconds at 134.46 mph.
“It was a great way to start it off (the Essex County Bracket Race Series),” Youssef said. “I’ve got to defend the title this year. I can’t wait — I’ve been talking about it a lot lately.”
The Camaro Youssef races — owned by his father Sam Youssef for the past seven years — utilizes a two-speed Powerglide as a transmission and a set of 4.88:1 gears in a
12 bolt Chevrolet rear end.
The engine is fed by a 1,050 cfm (cubic feet per minute) Holley Dominator carburetor. He has raced a personal best of 9.91 seconds at 137.45 mph with a best 60foot of 1.33 seconds.
Sam Youssef, who owns and operates Sam’s Service, serves as the Camaro’s crew chief and main mechanic.
“He does it all,” said Tony. “I just get in the seat and hit the pedal. It’s just something we do as a hobby. When we heard about the bracket series, we thought it would be good to represent this area.”
Youssef also won the first-ever Kendall Cup, created in memory of 17-yearold Kendall Hebert, who died after crashing a jet engine-powered dragster in 2006. The Kendall Cup, in addition to $1,000, is awarded to the winner of a race between the Bracket 1 and Bracket 2 champions.
Windsor’s Chuck Fram Jr., who primarily raced a stock 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, was the winner of last year’s
Bracket 2 division, running times in the 16.2-second range.
For the second installment of the Essex County-only series, there will be six races instead of four — June 2-3, August 4-5 and September 8-9. The cost to enter is $60 per racer/team, plus $50 per race entered. Participants may use more than one vehicle throughout the series, but cannot race more than one car or motorcycle during one particular race day.
At the end of the series, first place in each division will receive 60 per cent of all $60 entry fees in his or her class.
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Tony Youssef (left) and his father Sam Youssef pose in front of their 1968 Chevrolet Camaro after winning the inaugural Essex County Bracket Race Series Bracket 1 division and the Kendall Cup at Grand Bend Motorplex in 2011.
(Photo submitted by Tony Youssef)
Leamington’s Tony Youssef launches his 1968 Camaro during a race at Grand Bend Motorplex. (Photo submitted by Dave Rocheleau)
Let Mom have a seat for Mother’s Day…
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13. If you’re like most people, you’re faced with the same dilemma every year – what do I get Mom for Mother’s Day?!
The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place fundraising committee has come up with a unique and lasting Mother’s Day gift. “What to get for the mother who has everything? Give your mother a legacy…” stated Jane Rogers, Fundraising Coordinator. “In honour of your mother this Mother’s Day, help her leave a legacy,” she added. By purchasing a seat, which will be housed at the Bank Theatre and Meeting Place, you can honour your mother, and leave a legacy behind for future generations. Seats are on sale now for $1,000 and include a plaque and a tax receipt. Seat sales are part of the Bank Theatre’s $1.2 million capital campaign, Raise the Curtain. For more information call 519-326-8805 or email info@banktheatre.com/www.banktheatre.com.
Youssef aims to defend title
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Second place will win 30 per cent while the third-place finisher takes the remaining 10 per cent. The Kendall Cup winner receives an additional $1,000 and a trophy for winning that race and has his or her name engraved on a bigger version of the Cup.
One point is awarded for each race attended. A point is also given to racers who take part in all six races and one point is awarded for each round won. Although racers do not have to be registered to the series to race in it, they must be a member of the series to collect points.
The Essex County Bracket Race Series was created last year by Chuck Fram Sr., owner of Chuck’s Speed Shop in Windsor and creator of the annual Windsor Weekend — the 13th installment will be held at Grand Bend Motorplex Sept. 7-9.
Both classes of the local bracket series are subject to a ‘no box’ format, meaning the use of electronic start-up aides, delay boxes and other start-line enhancers are not permitted.
“It’s part of a grassroots approach,” said Fram Sr. “A lot
of guys are intimidated by racers in other points series who have a lot of experience. We always want to get more people involved in bracket racing.”
Bracket racing is a format of drag racing that gives slower cars an even chance to defeat faster cars. In a bracket race event, each racer is given a number of ‘time trial’ runs to predict how fast his or her car will run once elimination rounds begin. When two bracket cars race each other, the one who runs closer to his or her predicted or ‘dial in’ time without going faster (‘breaking out’) wins. As an example, if a car with a dial in time of 15.55 seconds runs a 15.57 against a car that runs a 10.83 with a dial in of 10.65, the 15.57 second-car wins.
Fram Sr. anticipates a sum of 50 entries between the two classes this year. So far, about a dozen racers have registered, with an even split between Bracket 1 and Bracket 2 groups.
“We anticipate more in Bracket 1 than last year,” said Fram Sr. “There are more people who know about it.”
The registration deadline for both classes is June 1. To register, contact Chuck Fram Sr. at 519-972-9704 or e-mail him at chuck@racewindsor.com.
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Fram also noted that discount spectator tickets will be available this year. For more information, visit the website www.racewindsor.com.
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Justin Latam
By Bryan Jessop
Years of practice, performing and teaching are paying off for a Leamington musician.
Justin Latam, a folk, rock and blues guitar player and singer, has advanced to the final round of the Landmark Showcase Competition, a three-city-based battle of the bands featuring dozens of live musical acts. Latam advanced through the preliminary round held at The Mod Club in Toronto, held April 21. Other competitions are being held in Ottawa and Montreal.
“I was really surprised,” Latam said of finding out that he is advancing to the Toronto section’s finals. “Most of the other acts were hard rock or heavy metal bands. I was really excited to be moving on.”
The 25-year-old Latam performed as a solo act at The Mod Club, but is considering accompanying musicians for the finals, to be held June 3 at The Opera House in Toronto. The winner will have an EP recorded, mixed and produced by Glen Robinson, who has worked with musicians such as AC/DC, Keith Richards, Queensryche, Ringo Starr, The Tea Party, The Beach Boys and Tears For Fears. Both first and second place finishers will play at an Industry show-
case at Montreal’s Club Soda, an event to be attended by numerous recording executives. The top three finishers will have their press kits heard by two major or independent labels with a guaranteed response.
Bands were judged on professionalism, stage presence and performance, originality and creativity, song writing and structure and crowd response.
Latam has been playing guitar for 15 years and writing original material for the past six. His schedule has included several local performances, including a St. Patrick’s Day show at Vern’s in Kingsville, a New Year’s Eve event at The Sunset Club, appearances at the Last Friday Coffeehouse at Cup2Mug, and Second Saturday Songwriters’ Circle in Wheatley. He has also performed at the Sun Parlour Home, hosts an Open Mic Jam Night at Ray’s Ribhouse and plays weekends on the patio of The Waterfront. He will also perform on Pelee Island August 24 and 25.
Latam describes his greatest sources of inspiration as his wife Heather Latam, their four children (soon to be five), and his sister- and brother-in-law Darlene Pursel-Tate and Ian Pursel-Tate. Justin also received motivation from his father Rick Latam, who occasionally performs with him as a rhythm guitarist.
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Wild turkey season is underway
The Ontario Conservation Officers Association reminds all of Ontario’s wild turkey hunters to have a safe, enjoyable, and successful hunt. The spring wild turkey season started April 25 and runs until May 31. There is also a fall wild turkey hunting season that is from October 9 to October 21 this year.
Only 25 years ago it was rare to see a wild turkey in Ontario, but thanks to reintroduction programs and responsible hunting practices, thousands of Ontarians now have the opportunity to enjoy a day in the field in search of this amazing game bird.
While the vast majority of hunters respect the regulations and the ethical aspects of the hunt, there is potential for abuse of both the resource and the private land upon which most hunting takes place. Fortunately, a combination of a mandatory turkey hunter education program, responsible hunters, and active enforcement efforts by Conservation Officers has resulted in many seasons of safe hunts.
“Every year there are a small number of hunters who refuse to follow the rules that are in place to ensure a safe hunt,” says OCOA President Mike Duncan, himself an active turkey hunter. “We will continue to actively enforce the laws, to ensure that this sport remains safe.”
Hunters are reminded that permission is required to hunt on private land, where most turkey hunting occurs. It is illegal in most of southern Ontario to hunt on or from public road rights of way between tracts of private land. In addition, it is illegal to hunt turkeys within 400 metres of where bait has been deposited.
“Our officers will always investigate reports of trespassing and road hunting,
and we encourage responsible hunters to report illegal hunting immediately. This will help to keep both hunters and members of the public safe during the hunt,” said Duncan.
In addition to the regulations directed at safety, there are a number of rules specific to turkey hunting that hunters new to the sport may not be aware of. These laws are needed to ensure
not only a safe hunt, but a hunt that will ensure that turkey populations remain sustainable.
The OCOA encourages hunters to contact their local Conservation Officer if they have any questions about the regulations regarding turkey hunting. “Our officers are always willing to spend a few minutes talking to hunters to make sure that they understand the rules
of the hunt before heading out,” said Duncan.
Anyone with information about a natural resources or public safety related offence is encouraged to call the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources violation reporting line at 1-877-TIPSMNR (847-7667), contact their local Conservation Officer directly, or call Crime Stoppers at 1800-222-TIPS (8477).
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“Stop Cancer Before It Stops Us”
On Sunday, April 29, over 100 people walked from St. Anthony’s Church to Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine to “Stop Cancer Before It Stops Us”. The walk’s catchy name was
thought of by the event coordinators Vicki Tawil, Sophia Gebriel and Theresa Sarkis. The mother and daughters team organized the event with exactly that thought in mind.
About 3 months ago, the team put up flyers in the church and at local business in Leamington. The team’s hope was to raise awareness about walkathon and to get the parishioners involved. Seventy people signed up to walk and a few local businesses pledged kilometres and/or donated gift certificates to be raffled off at the walk.
On the day of the walk, spirits were high and the team was hoping to collect at least $1,200. Over 100 people participated in the walk for the fight against cancer. The team couldn’t believe it when the total was calculated. They had raised close to $5,000. When the cheque was being presented to Jennifer Bradford on behalf
of the Canadian Cancer Society, the President of the Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine Ladies Auxiliary, Souad Jacobs, announced their donation of $500 in addition to the refreshments they had provided for the walkers upon their arrival at the Shrine. This, along with all the last minute donations, brought the total to $5,424.22.
The team is very appreciative of the Ladies Auxiliary, the St. Anthony’s youth group volunteers and all the other volunteers who helped that day, and especially everyone who supported this cause. Organizers and participants are hoping to make this an annual event.
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In memory of a dear husband who passed away May 1, 2009
May you always walk in sunshine
And my love around you flow
For the happiness you gave me
No one will ever know.
May the winds of love blow softly
And whisper so you can hear
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And wish that you were here.
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And all that's left to do
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Than the days I had with you.
Loving you always, forgetting you never.
Forever in my heart, Gayle
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