Leamington Council passes 2015 budget with 0% tax increase
On Wednesday, February 5, Mayor and Council unanimously passed the 2015 budget which will result in a 0% tax increase to the residents of Leamington.
Leamington Council has again set the benchmark for the local government sector by passing a budget that maintains services to the community and future financial sustainability.
“This is great news for residents and businesses in Leamington,” said Mayor John Paterson. “Leamington is a great place to live and a great place to do business. We are confident that our 100% discounting of the development charge coupled with holding the line on taxes will help foster growth and encourage new development in Leamington,” added Paterson.
“We are committed to implementing an operating budget that our Mayor and Council fully support, and a capital budget that is responsible and forward thinking,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer.
“I commend administration for bringing the budget forward in a timely manner allowing administration to begin an early implementation of the plan for 2015 as determined by Council,” added Neufeld.
LDMH Foundation Gala celebrates 20th year
Over 430 guests, raising over $90,000, helped mark the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation Gala’s 20th anniversary Saturday evening at the Portuguese Club. The support of guests throughout the years, raising about $1.1 million, has been responsible for helping purchase much needed medical equipment and expand the facilities at LDMH – from the Women’s Centre/Digital Mammography and Dialysis Unit, to help this year with a new state-of-the-art CT scanner. In addition to fine dining, a silent auction and entertainment by Michael Vanhevel, Johnny Brunetto and One Man Out, the gala gave members of the community the opportunity to ensure continued improvements to our local health care. Members of this year’s gala committee were, from left to right, Tania Iacobelli, Shelly Gale, Susan Liovas, John Ingratta (foundation director and chair of the Foundation Finance Committee), Amy Ingratta (co-chair), Melissa Mucci (co-chair), Mary Catherine Stevenson and Delia Gaspar.The winner of the diamond bracelet, valued at over $15,000 and donated by Wharram’s Jewellery Ltd., was won by Patti Nelson. (SUN Photo) (More PhotoS oN PaGe 8)
Kopegaron Woods closed for construction
Kopegaron Woods Conservation Area is presently closed for construction as staff works to rebuild the boardwalk.
“Our team will be replacing approximately 200 feet of the boardwalk this winter to ensure it is safe and accessible for our visitors,” explained Kevin Money, Director of Conservation Services for the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA). “This will enhance the visitor experience and is intended to be complete before spring birding season.”
The boardwalk trail at this 19 hectare Carolinian woodland has been described as one of the most beautiful forest trails in the region.
“You’ll see Tulip-Tree, Sassafras, Black Gum, Syca-
more and Flowering Dogwood trees, as well as wildflowers such as Trillium, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, May Apple, Spring Beauty and Columbine, to mention just a few,” Money added.
Kopegaron is renowned for its spring wildflowers, and is a great place for photographers to hone their skills in the brilliant sea of colour that lines the trails. Money notes the team will work vigilantly to complete the project and reopen Kopegaron in the early spring.
“This conservation area is visited by many residents and tourists, particularly in May, and used for ERCA’s education program. Migrating spring warblers can be often be spotted resting before continuing their flight north.”
Healing Garden course expanding to Leamington
By Bryan Jessop
A pilot program launched last year has ‘grown’ into an opportunity for Leamington residents to improve their physical, spiritual and emotional sense of well being.
The Naturalized Habitat Network of Essex County and Windsor’s Healing Garden initiative has received a boost from the WindsorEssex Community Foundation to the tune of $530. The contribution is making it possible for NHN to present Healing Garden to three communities in the county where it was previously unavailable — Maidstone, Amherstburg and Leamington.
Healing Garden’s program coordinator and instructor Dan Bissonnette noted that when the NHN’s newest service was first offered in 2014, it attracted more than the standard crowd of gardening enthusiasts.
“We were surprised by the diversity of people who took an interest,” he explained. “There were gardeners, but about 40 per cent also said they were on personal healing journeys. It’s something that appeals to people with MS, sugar diabetes, heart attack patients, those mourning the loss of a loved one and cancer survivors, to name a few.”
In Leamington, Healing Garden will consist of five two-hour sessions from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Tuesday starting March 10. The classes will be held in the Community Room of Leamington’s Windsor Family Credit Union at 318 Erie St. South. With space available for only 16 students, pre-registration is required by contacting Bissonnette at 519-259-2407. A cheque or money order can then be made out to “The Naturalized Habitat Network” and mailed to The Naturalized Habitat Network P.O. Box 292 Essex, ON, N8M 2Y3.
“We’re out to keep these kind of courses affordable,” said Bissonnette, who noted that the registration fees have been established to cover the costs involved with offering the program.
The healing garden of each student will be custom planned and organized to suit their own needs based on two sets of accommodation — the physical characteristics of their designated garden property such as access to shade or sunlight, soil type and available space being the first. Healing gardens are also customized to suit the person’s own physical abilities and limitations. The course utilizes the environmental principles of Japan, Europe and First Nations healing traditions.
The NHN has offered courses on landscaping for more than a decade. Bissonettee explains that the objective of such classes is to help Essex County residents help nature by creating refuges suitable as natural habitats to an assortment of native wildlife species.
“This program (Healing Garden) is a huge departure from what we usually offer,” Bissonnette said. “It’s about helping people achieve personal healing, whether they want to build a peace garden, memorial garden, dedication garden or just create a quiet little nook in the landscape for after a hectic day.”
Those who register for Healing Garden — also to be available as Saturday morning sessions in Windsor — must be at least 18 years of age or be accompanied by an adult and should have at least a basic understanding of gardening.
“You don’t have to be an expert gardener,” Bissonnette noted. “If you know which end of the shovel to hold, you’re on your way.”
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation presented the $530 donation to NHN as a fast track grant Wednesday, Jan. 28.
“We’re grateful that the WindsorEssex Community Foundation has come forward with a grant that will allow us to extend our Healing Gardens course into 2015,” Bissonnette stated.
“The Foundation is proud to provide this grant to allow this program to continue for our residents,” said WECF executive director Lisa Kolody. “This expands our community’s capacity, building a better Windsor-Essex for today and tomorrow.”
About two weeks earlier, the WECF presented an anonymous donation of $12,000 to be used for youth and adult programming at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.
Above: A garden vignette arranged by Bob Verkoeyen was one of the creations stemming from the pilot project of Healing Garden last year.
(Photo courtesy of Bob Verkoeyen)
Right: A garden featuring a waterfall was created by Bernard Beneteau following the Healing Garden pilot project hosted by the Naturalized Habitat Network of Essex County and Windsor last year.
(Photo courtesy of Bernard Beneteau)
100th Day of school
at M.D.
No Municipal Tax Increase Municipal grants awarded
In a move that has never been seen before in Leamington, Municipal Council was able to put their stamp of approval on the draft budget that was presented to them in just one day.
Although there were minor changes and line items that required clarification, the Capital and Operations budgets proposed by administration reflected a 0% increase as demanded by Council and were found to be satisfactory. One big factor in this achievement was the four-hour special meeting that was held a week ago to introduce the budget to Council, giving everyone a full week to inquire about amounts that caused individuals concern.
A major part of the budget process was the four hours dedicated to consideration of the grant requests—a job that only the elected officials can do. As always, councillors listened to presentations from groups who explained why the support of tax dollars was needed. They then had to debate what causes were consistent with council policy and justified tax support.
Council is committed to being as open and accessible as possible, so Southshore Broadcasting was granted a subsidy to continue broadcasting all of the regular council meetings. Second, Council has supported groups that directly enhance life in Leamington (and, in the case of the Leamington Horticultural Society, perform works that Public Works employees would have to do, saving the municipality money). $2,500 will support Communities in Bloom, $4,000 will go to the Horticultural Society, $5,000 (the same as last year) is earmarked for support of the Migrant Worker Community Program, and $2,500 will be donated to the Salvation Army in recognition of their vital and humane involvement in disaster relief.
Next, groups that enhance life in Leamington and require municipal support to qualify for other grants from higher levels of government were subsidized. The Leamington and District Half Century Club had their request for $24,000 granted so they would continue to qualify for substantial support from the Ministry of Community and Social Services. The Chamber of Commerce was granted their request for
$20,000 to support their expanded tourism initiatives, The Tomato Festival Committee received their requested $13,000, and the Leamington Mersea Historical Society received $5,000.
Finally, and to some extent overlapping the previous considerations, Municipal Council turned its attention to support of culture and tourism. The Bank Theatre had its application for $12,500 supported and the Little Tomato Theatre group was granted $1,300 (the same as last year) of their $2,000 request. The South Essex Arts Association will receive a $25,000 operating grant as well as having $20,000 in the municipal capital budget for repairs to the fabric of the building. Because of the substantial economic benefit many businesses received from its success last year, the Sun Parlour Folk Music Society was granted $10,000 in support of the Folk Festival held in Kingsville’s Lakeside Park. Council members encouraged organizers to possibly include satellite venues for the Folk Festival such as Seacliff Park in the future. Council cut over $25,000 in requests for assistance.
Saving is important for a secure retirement. But so is having the right mix in your investment portfolio. Markets change and your portfolio can get out of balance, becoming riskier than you want. This is a problem, especially as you approach the time when you will need to withdraw from these savings.
Whatever your age, the advisors at MB Financial Services can help you build and rebalance an investment mix that is right for you. We offer a wide variety of Mutual Funds*, Segregated Funds and Guaranteed Term Deposits through the industries best institutions.
BILL CHAPLIN
Municipal Correspondent
Grade 3 student Ethan Dehu.
Shyanne Lougheed, grade 3.
Bennie
Primary students at M.D. Bennie Public School classified and counted their collections of 100 objects on Friday, February 6 to mark the Hundredth Day of school.
(Photos submitted)
Alcohol
levels in imported wine confirmed before being sold in Ontario
Please submit wine-related questions for publication and I will also share my experiences with local wines. You can reach me at grapeaspirations@gmail.com and on Twitter at @gr8grapz.
Lots of dreamers
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.”
You’ll find no bigger John Lennon fan than I am, but I sometimes find myself questioning that lyric.
I suppose my cynicism shines through, and maybe it’s just me, but I see a generation full of dreamers following behind us and you have to wonder how many of them have realistic goals. I’m sure there are many out there amongst the younger crowd, but I do see a lot of unrealistic expectations for life in general from those who follow behind us. It worries me about our future generations.
Oh yeah, we dreamed as youngsters too.
MARK RIBBLE
Rib’s Ramblings
I dreamed of playing professional baseball or hockey but a lack of talent, size and drive took care of those in a hurry.
I also wanted to marry Marcia Brady, but that never happened either.
I had aspirations to be a play-by-play guy and that dream went down the tubes.
Now I peddle papers in massive snowstorms and get yelled at by impatient customers and irate carriers.
Such is the joy of life.
This issue’s question comes from Tina in Kingsville. Actually, Tina’s question came in the form of a photo of the back label on a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon from California (winery name withheld). There was nothing surprising about that label, but there was another white, generic office-issue unidentified label below that, and it indicated a lower level of alcohol than the label from the winery… almost 2% lower. Before the LCBO imports wine from another country, they analyze it in their own state-of-the-art laboratories to confirm the alcohol content. In this case, the winery labeled the wine at 14.2% and the LCBO, upon their analysis, found it to be 12.5%.
The days of realistic goals seem to have come and gone.
I suppose it is a product of today’s world. Instant gratification and all that jazz.
I think we likely spent so much time in the ’80s and ’90s coddling our younger generations that we may have set the wheels in motion ourselves.
Years of not keeping score in kids sports and giving medals out for participation started a culture of entitlement that we just can’t seem to escape.
I don’t think every single one of our kids and grandkids are like this but there is certainly a large percentage.
There is not a lot of life planning going on. They all cling to the hope that “everything will work out.”
There are many possible explanations for this kind of discrepancy and yes, some wineries in other countries do “enhance” the stated alcohol content in their wine. Thankfully the LCBO keeps their equipment and methods of analysis on the leading edge of technology and therefore can provide a highly accurate reading.
Thanks, Tina, for that question.
And unless they are actively pursuing goals that will make that happen, there will be a lot of heavily disappointed young people moving into middle age over the next few years.
Not that my generation was much better. I know a number of people my age who had dreams that just never came true, and I count myself among them.
I can’t complain though. I have employment and a loving family who are always there for me.
And the old saying, “you have your health”, always rings true.
I have two new grandbabies who fulfill a part of me that I never knew existed: they give me the motivation to keep on keepin’ on.
I wonder what this world has in store for them and I guess it’s up to me to leave them with a small bit of balance between confidence and reality when I check out of this world.
And it’s hard not to be cynical these days, considering what’s happening on this earth.
So many years after Lennon penned that famous song, the world is crazier than ever. ‘Imagine’ that. Beheadings, bombings and even attacks on Canadian soil.
And we are leaving it in the capable hands of our children and grandchildren. I just hope they can cope with what life has in store for them, good or bad.
So yes, life is like a box of chocolates, Forrest.
You just never know when you’ll find a nice one, or if they will all have those yucky vanilla cream centres.
On another note, I was fortunate to lead a wine and cheese pairing evening at a local restaurant recently. We had an intimate evening with six wonderful wines from Essex County wineries and six delicious cheeses from Ontario, Quebec, PEI and France.
It’s easy to create your own wine and cheese tasting evening: gather friends, each with their favourite wine and cheese, and try each cheese with each wine. Try the wine, then take a bite of cheese. Allow your mouth to become wellacquainted with the flavours and textures. Before you swallow the cheese, take another sip of the wine and let the flavours mingle. Always take notes to track your best (and worst) pairing.
If you want pointers or advice, I’m always available to answer any questions.
This snowy owl was photographed in January of this year in Strathroy by Randy Holland. www.randysnaturephotography.com
CARMEN DANNER
Let’s Wine Together
It’s An Honour rolls into town
A group of Leamington District Secondary School students test their knowledge of Canada’s honours system during a tour of the mobile It’s An Honour program. The tractor trailer-enclosed unit visited Leamington Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7. (SUN Photos)
Your article intrigued me, a book about Leamington. A comedy. When I went to the Farmers Market, Bill Sherk had his book there. I purchased a copy from him. It’s the greatest book I’ve read in a long time. I had a hard time reading it in one sitting, sections so hilarious that I couldn’t stop laughing, my stomach and sides hurt. I had to put the book aside for a few days while I was still snickering over the previous chapters.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and I encourage everyone to either buy or give one as a gift.
It should become a movie, that would really put Leamington on the map.
Thanks Bill Sherk for a great and hilarious book. – Annie Zimmer, Leamington
It’s An Honour tour manager Francois Grenier explains the Governor General’s display to a group of Leamington District Secondary School students during the coastto-coast tour’s Leamington visit Friday, Feb. 6. The tractor trailer enclosed unit was open to the public late Friday afternoon and Saturday. During the school day on Friday, 15 LDSS classes toured the displays of medals and tributes to Canadian citizens and military personnel who have served the nation through exemplary service and acts of bravery. It’s An Honour’s previous one-day record was 13 classes.
in the in the in the in the in the
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, tackle a problem that's been puzzling you head-on this week. A direct approach may just provide you the unique perspective you need to crack this nut.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, state your case carefully when you attempt to get your point across at work. Others will appreciate your thoughtful approach and respond positively.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, you are up to your ears in work and you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel just yet. Rest assured that it's there, but it could take a few more days in the trenches.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Various responsibilities require your full attention this week, Cancer. Don't be afraid to accept some help so you can get everything done on time.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, you are invested in reaching a goal, and those around you are inspired by your gusto. Make the most of your energy and help others harness theirs if given the chance.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, you work best when you have a plan in place. While you are not usually appreciative of surprises, this week you are willing to be a little more flexible.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
A disagreement at work has you unsure about what side to support, Libra. Stay neutral for the time being until you can get a better grasp of the situation.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, focus on issues at work this week. Channel your energy into productivity at the office, and know that there will be time to daydream down the road.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
You may feel strong winds of change blowing in your direction, Sagittarius, and you do not know what is in store for you. Sometimes it can be exciting to be surprised.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, look forward to the weeks ahead, as some good news is on the horizon. Allow others around you to share in the good times ahead.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, revisit your career goals this week. Even if your goals seem ever-changing, it can be productive to reexamine them from time to time.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Keep things simple this week, Pisces. You will have a lot on your plate in the days ahead, but it's nothing you can't handle.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
FEBRUARY 8
John Grisham, Author (60)
FEBRUARY 9
Carole King, Singer (73)
FEBRUARY 10
Elizabeth Banks, Actress (41)
FEBRUARY 11
Jennifer Aniston, Actress (46)
FEBRUARY 12
Josh Brolin, Actor (47)
FEBRUARY 13
Peter Gabriel, Singer (65)
FEBRUARY 14
Angel di Maria, Athlete (27)
Local athlete
fondly remembered
By C. Scott Holland
Like a good close baseball game that is on the line in the late innings, sometimes we find that our lives have hurled past us much too quickly. Often we’ve wasted or even squandered opportunities while hurrying along through life. For most of us the regrets are few and sometimes we do ask ourselves “what if…?”
Upon hearing the distressing news about a good friend’s health many months ago, only one thought came to me: time is short, can a fitting tribute be penned?
Gary “Bubba” Baker was one of the nicest, funniest and most talented athletes one could ever meet and come to know. His athletic prowess was first noticed and developed when he was a student at LDSS. In Leamington Minor Baseball he was a formidable power hitter. Later he would play for the Leamington Jr. Barons and in 1976 he helped Bill Derbyshire’s Barons team win the Essex County championship. That club was a combination of highly talented young men. They beat out 32 other Ontario squads to win an All-Ontario baseball tourney. Baker was the club’s clean-up hitter, yet he was feared not only for his bat power but for his ability to do whatever it took to move or bring home the runners.
Junior baseball led him to eventually become a lobball player and Gary was a key organizer of so many leagues, events and tourneys that it is almost impossible to recall them all. He was simply a baseball fanatic. In a 1980 lobball tourney in Amherstburg, centerfielder Baker would club four homers in three contests, and quite often when the game was on the line he would come through with a key hit.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s Baker’s lobball team often captured the local men’s league championship, and early in his lobball career his team won four straight titles (from 1981-1984). Many others came later on, and he was almost always surrounded by a group of players who knew and loved the game as much as he did.
His love of baseball was so great that in more recent years he played on some “senior” teams.
One of his greatest feats was putting together a massively huge lobball reunion in Leamington a few short years ago. About the only thing that hindered it was adverse weather, yet despite that factor the reunion was still a hit with many former players who came out and either watched or played.
men’s doubles titles with Chris Frederick, and in later years he would play competitively with the Leamington Badminton Club.
In both sports he didn’t shy away from taking a leadership role, and was a member of both the lobball and badminton executives.
On the gridiron, he played flag football for a number of years too and played the sport during its initial run.
Gary was a fun-loving guy and many a party was enlivened just by his presence. He was a champion in many ways and he braved the fierce storm concerning his health during the past year with his never-give-up attitude. A loving husband and father, his shining legacy will remain in local sports – as a founder, a player, and a mentor, as well as his good-nature as a human being.
He set the bar high and provided the Leamington and Essex County area with many memorable events and games.
But sadly he rounded third and came home one final time – on Feb. 1 he passed away.
National Flag of Canada
celebrates 50 years!
On Sunday, February 15, 2015 the National Flag of Canada will turn 50!
It is instantly recognizable around the world, but Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag wasn’t always our emblem. Thousands of designs were considered and the process resulted in a bitter debate about symbols in the House of Commons. The maple leaf design was finally chosen and signed into law, resulting in a rush to produce enough flags in time for a special ceremony in Ottawa.
On February 15, 1965, our national flag was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. Canada was just two years away from centennial celebrations when the maple leaf flag was made official by Royal Proclamation.
“The flag is the symbol of the nation’s unity, for it, beyond any doubt, represents all the citizens of Canada without distinction of race, language, belief or opinion,” declared the Speaker of the Senate at the Inauguration of the new flag.
In 1996, February 15 was declared National Flag of Canada Day and has been observed every year since.
Did You Know…?
• The Canadian flag is twice as long as it is wide. The white square and its maple leaf make up half the surface of the flag equal to the two red bars combined.
• Vexillologists (flag experts) often cite the National Flag of Canada as one of the world’s most beautiful based on its compelling design and measured use of colour.
• Red and white were proclaimed Canada’s official colours in the proclamation of the Royal Arms of Canada in 1921 by King George V.
• Every province and territory in Canada has its own flag. The one symbol that represents us all at home and abroad is the red and white National Flag of Canada.
• Canada is the only country in the world with a maple leaf on its flag.
• The maple leaf has been used historically as a decorative
and ornamental symbol in Canadian art, medals, badges and coat of arms. It has often served to distinguish Canadians abroad.
• The stylized maple leaf on the flag has 11 points.
Besides baseball, he was adept at other sports too. He was a perennial winner playing badminton. In his high school years he won several
OBITUARY
Doug Kennedy
Doug Kennedy, 80 years, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday February 9, 2015. Beloved husband of Jackie. Dear father of David, Bruce, Charlene Kennedy (Douglas), Stacy Kennedy-Lockyer (Lee). Loving grandfather of Candice and Cody. Predeceased by two sisters, Muriel Nickerson and Sheila Pappert, and by three brothers, Donald, Robert and Rod. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.
Doug was a dedicated employee of the Union Gas Company in Leamington for 35 years.
Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Thursday from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Funeral Service to celebrate Doug’s life held from Meadowbrook Fellowship Church, 219 Talbot Road East, Leamington, on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 11 a.m. Pastor Greg Allan officiating.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Hospital Foundation Gala celebrates 20 years
Also, there are:
• Grants up to 90% funding level available for planting hardwood forests or meadow/prairie habitat (1 acre project size and greater)
• Wetland projects (subject to special funding, if eligible) - please call to inquire
• No cost to you - evergreen seedling windbreaks (up to 700 trees) for farms (min project size of 500 trees)
• 75% funding for rock chute installation
• 33% for septic system upgrades (Canard River, Little River and Turkey Creek watersheds only - limited number available)
www.erca.org
- for order forms select: Programs & Services / Tree Planting & Stewardship If you have any questions, contact Robert (519)776-5209 ext 310 or email rdavies@erca.org
Gala committee members Susan Liovas and Shelly Gale greeted guests with a little champagne at Saturday night’s hospital gala. (SUN Photos by Pat Bailey)
Charles LeBlanc and his wife, Dr. Angelina Chan, took time out of their busy schedules to attend the LDMH Gala.
Among the guests at Saturday evening’s Leamington hospital gala were Nancy and Terry Shields, LDMH CEO.
Michael VanHevel provided entertainment before dinner. Saxophonist Johnny Brunetto welcomed guests.
OF$124.34WITHATOTALCOSTOFFINANCEORINTERESTCHARGEOF$3323.89,SUBJECTTOFINANCEAPPROVAL.FORCHRYSLERTOWN&COUNTRYOFFERING,CUSTOMERMUSTQUALIFYFORTHECHRYSLEREMPLOYEE,RETIREE&FAMILYPLAN.**24MOCULALEASE@4.99%ONEMPLOYEE SALEPRICEOF$27,988LESS$2500LEASECASH+$225CULAFEE+$60LIENREGISTRATION=ATOTALLEASEOBLIGATIONOF52BI-WEEKLYPAYMENTSOF$162+HST=$183.06+$395CULALEASETERMINATIONFEE=$9,914.12.INCLUDES18,000KM/YRFREE&EXCESSKMSAT$0.18/KMAT LEASEEND.OPTIONALBUYOUT=$19,883+SAFETY,ETEST,LICENSE,&HST.PLEASESEEDEALERFORDETAILS.OFFERISONINSTOCKVEHICLESONLY&CANBETERMINATEDWITHOUTNOTICEORFEB28/15ATTHELATEST,PLEASESEELEAMINGTONCHRYSLERFORDETAILS.
Gore Hill celebrates 100th day
Last week, Early Years and Primary classes at Gore Hill celebrated the 100th day of school. Students moved through a variety of literacy and numeracy centres that focused on the number 100, such as making 100th day hats, doing 100 exercises, making a pattern necklace with 100 fruit loops, and completing a 100 piece puzzle. Students also celebrated being “100 days smarter”.
BANK THEATRE NOTES
10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434
LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805
DALE’S LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH COFFEE
HOUSE
Friday, February 20 • 7:00 p.m.
Sharon and David Light are the hosts again this month, allowing Dale to have a much needed rest. Before he handed over the hosting duties to these wonderful musicians, he lined up the entertainment for the coffee houses to be held in January, February and March. The audience can expect a wonderful variety of local artists giving their all.
Once again, the reason that the coffee house cannot literally be held on the last Friday of the month is because there is a play being presented during the last weekend of February and the first weekend of March. Please keep reading and learn more about it. Some of you music fans have not been to any of The Bank Theatre’s dramatic productions. Change that now and come to see Queen Milli of Galt.
QUEEN MILLI OF GALT
Playwright Gary Kirkham
Director Rick Taves
The five actors in Queen Milli of Galt were given the Christmas season off, and now rehearsals are going full steam ahead in January. There is something special about a play based on actual events. Just look at the line-up of Oscar-nominated films. About half are based on true stories. It is especially satisfying when that actual event upon which the play is based took place in Canada. Here is a very short description of the play. In l972, the Duke of Windsor died. Two weeks later, a tombstone appeared in a cemetery in Galt, Ontario, engraved with these words: Millicent Milroy, wife of Edward V111, Duke of Windsor. We return to 1919 to explore what may have happened in Galt that autumn. It is part comedy, part history, but totally entertaining.
Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. DRESS REHEARSAL (open to the public on a pay as you can basis)
Friday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March l at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15 adults and seniors; $10 students
Tickets are always available at the door one half hour before the performance. Tickets may be purchased at Thomson Guardian Drugs, Leamington; The Discount and Party Store, Wheatley; The MaryKathryn Shop, Kingsville.
Follow The Bank Theatre on Facebook www.facebook.com/TheBankTheatre
Email: banktheatre@gmail.com Website: www.banktheatre.com
ChiliFest is Feb. 25
It’s February and that means the annual Chilifest is coming up. The annual fundraising event will be held on Wednesday, February 25 at the Leamington Portuguese Community Hall from 11 until 1:30 or as long as the food holds out.
This year, there will also be Domino’s Pizza added to the food choices, including over 30 chilis and some soups for non chili lovers. Local restaurants and clubs donate the chili. Local volunteers ladle the chili. Local businesses and community minded individuals donate prizes, help set up and clean up. Many volunteers prepare the veggies donated by area greenhouse operators the day before the event.
Lunch includes fresh buns from the owners at Naples Pizza and cake from Sweet Memories Bakery and more.
Proceeds from the event go towards South Essex Community Council Erie Shore Community Transit which provides valuable transportation to those disadvantaged in the community. Since 2006 about $100,000 has been raised by the community for the community. The same core group that coordinates the Soup ’n’ Salad lunch on the last Wednesday in November, and the Poor Boy Luncheon on the second Wednesday in September is organizing this event.
If you would like to come, be sure to mark your calendars. If you’d like to help, contact chairperson John Woelk at c21johnwoelk@hotmail.com
Canning facility fined
$70,000
Sun-Brite Foods Inc., a company that processes and cans field crops, has pleaded guilty and has been fined $70,000 after a seasonal farm worker was critically injured.
On September 5, 2013, the seasonal farm worker, who was from Mexico, was engaged in
Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com
MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise. It's free, fun, and wheelchair accessible. All seniors welcome.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONSSPARK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - Free for children ages 7-12. Planned activities, homework help, snacks and recreation. Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St. Leamington 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Call Barry 519-326-6391. Also at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Call Trina 519-326-9461. Call South Essex Community Council for more information at 519-3268629.
ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE'S DRINKING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance), 171 Erie St. N.
DO YOU ENJOY VOLUNTEERING AND MEETING PEOPLE? South Essex Community Council in Leamington is currently looking for volunteers for Meals on Wheels Delivery. If you are interested in
volunteering during the morning for about 1 hour per week or as a back-up volunteer, please call Noreen or Susan at SECC - 519326-8629 ext.381. www.secc.on.ca.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - Free Farmers Evening hosted by Essex County Farm Safety, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., at Essex County Civic Centre Room C. Topic: Tractor Roadway Safety. Refreshments following. For more info call Bonnie Popov 519-723-2230.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18Leamington Horticultural Society meets 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church. Speaker: Marg Laman. Topic: Floral Displays. Join members for an evening of horticultural enjoyment and fellowship. Light refreshments served. For more info contact Ken Clark 519325-0769.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - The Merlin United Church will welcome the Buxton Men’s Choir. Concert
cleaning the peeler room of the company’s food processing facility near Ruthven. The room contains tomato-peeling machines, each with a waste chute connected to a trough. A power screw auger pushes waste material through the trough.
The worker was cleaning the area around one of the machines and attempted to step over the waste trough; a foot slipped into the trough and became caught in the auger. The worker suffered serious injuries to the foot, which had to be partially amputated.
A Ministry of Labour investigation found that the peeler machine involved in the incident had been installed just two weeks prior. While steel mesh guards were affixed over the waste troughs of the other three machines, no guard had yet been installed on the newest machine; as such, the auger was fully exposed.
The powered auger was an in-running nip hazard which created a pinch point between the auger and the side of the trough.
Section 25 of Ontario Regulation 851 – the Industrial Establishments Regulation – requires that an in-running nip hazard or any part of a machine, device or thing that may endanger the safety of any worker must be equipped with and guarded by a guard or other device that prevents access to the pinch point.
Sun-Brite failed as an employer to ensure that the measures and procedures prescribed by the regulation were followed; this is contrary to Section 25(1)(c) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The company pleaded guilty and was fined $70,000 by Justice of the Peace Salma Jafar in Provincial Offences Court in Windsor on February 9, 2015. In addition to the fine, the court imposed a 25-per-cent victim fine surcharge as required by the Provincial Offences Act. The surcharge is credited to a special provincial government fund to assist victims of crime.
starts at 7:00 p.m. Freewill offering. Refreshments to follow. For more information contact Larry Atkinson at 519-689-4935.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 - Sun County Lyme Awareness Support Group will meet 6:30 p.m. at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens. All about Lyme Disease - learn, share, support. Learn how to "Take a Bite Out of Lyme!" Free to attend. Everyone welcome.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 - World Day of Prayer, 2:00 p.m. at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington. Everyone is welcome to this special service prepared by the Women of the Bahamas. Light refreshments. For information contact Catherine Riediger 519322-1551.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 - Voices of Youth in Community 3rd Annual Dodgeball Challenge at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Participation free with donation of food item or personal care item for the food bank or ACCESS Emergency Care Housing Program. Everyone age 10 and over are welcome. Info: Wanda Rodrigues 519-733-8983 ext. 22 or wrodrigues@accesscounty.ca
Grade 2 student Rylee Gillett (left) and SK student Hussain Bakaa work together to create a structure using 100 blocks in celebration of the 100th day of school.
“In Pursuit of the Golden Key” featured at LAC
“In Pursuit of the Golden Key” is a real-life treasure hunt commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Through cryptic verse and pictorial clues, you are invited to come along on a journey into this war.
In 2012 the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) commemorated the War of 1812 with the exhibit, “In Pursuit of the Golden Key” by local artists Dennis White and Stephen Gibb. The exhibit consisted of approximately 30 acrylic paintings on board featuring scenes and history surrounding the war and embedded within these paintings was love soldier’s love story and a real life $10,000 treasure hunt! The artists published books featuring each of the painting so treasure hunters could try to solve the riddles a home.
The year is now 2015, and the LAC is proud to celebrate the end of the War of 1812 by once again featuring this exhibit for the month of February. In Pursuit of the Golden Key books are still available in the gift shop and to-date the treasure has not been found!
The Treasure Hunt: What is it, exactly, that I am searching for?
The riddles, poetry, quotes and artwork all contain information that when put together will lead you to solving the puzzle and to a document entitling you to the grand prize — the treasure. The first person to correctly solve the puzzle will receive the Golden Key that
will open the treasure.
So begins your pursuit for the Golden Key...
The key has been placed in a spot known only to the widow, the author and one other individual.
With a little knowledge of the War of 1812, a little knowledge of Amherstburg and a desire to play a game filled with clues obtained from the artwork, quotes and riddles, the treasure can be yours. The enigma here is to find the key. The clues will lead you there. There is no need to dig or to even step a single foot on private property.
Just remember, the key is not buried in the ground; Just solve the riddles and follow the clues
And the treasure can be easily found.
Yes two hundred years have come and gone
Since war once ruled this land.
A little knowledge you will need to solve the task at hand
A riddle or two will lead to a clue of lives from days gone by
But be aware
With whom you share For in them the answers lie.
Leotie’s treasure is yours
to find
It is not as hard as you think
For within these pages
Through different stages
You are bound to find a link.
So your journey begins with clue number one
Good luck! As you begin today
Is it a clue for you to shout, “I’ve won!”
Or one that will lead you astray?
Save the Date
• Thurs. Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. – LAC Film Night featuring “Casablanca”. FREE. All are welcome! In conjunction with the “Call for Classics”, “In Pursuit of the Golden Key” and Transmutations opening receptions.
• Mon. Mar. 16 – A1 Chinese Restaurant Fundraiser – eat at A1 Chinese in Leamington for lunch or dinner and 55% of your bill will go to support the LAC.
• Fri. Mar. 20 at 7 p.m. –March Masquerade Fundraising Party. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, art auction, tarot card readings, games and prizes. Tickets include mask, food and 1 glass of wine. Limited number of tickets. Available at LAC (72 Talbot St. W.) or online at www.leamingtonartscentre.com
(SUN photo)
The Cougars’ Sheldon Foldesi grabs a rebound
added 14 and Tony Gaspard and Justin Faustino each chipped in with 11 points. The Cougars’ playoff schedule has not yet been determined.
The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You
Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel 6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031
Sunday Worship 7:30 pm
United Pentecostal Church
312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056
Sunday Worship Services 11 am PRESBYTERIAN
Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541
www.knox-leamington.com
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael’s Parish 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643 NO MASSES FROM JULY 14 TFN
St. Joseph’s Church 310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)
Sunday Masses: 7:30 am (English) 9 am (Italian, English) 10:30 am (English) 12 Noon (Portuguese) 3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (English)
St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)
280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282
Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English)
La Buena Semilla
269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342
Sunday Worship 6:30 pm
Leamington District Memorial Hospital
194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443
PENTECOSTAL
Sharks fall behind 3-0 in quarterfinals
By Bryan Jessop
A significantly more ‘admirable’ performance from Amherstburg has left the Wheatley Sharks with no choice but to play catch up in their opening Great Lakes Junior C playoff round.
Although the Sharks won the last 54 minutes of play on the scoreboard, undisciplined play, a hit-and-miss power play and a rough start allowed the Admirals to skate to a 5-3 win Saturday, Feb. 7 at Wheatley Arena. More importantly, Amherstburg took a 2-0 series lead back home for Game 3 the following Sunday.
The Admirals scored the game’s first three goals in the opening five minutes and 14 seconds, taking advantage of holes left in the Sharks’ defensive armour. Mark Sobocan struck first after taking a forward pass that set him up for a breakaway goal against starting Wheatley netminder Conner MacKinnon. The low shot was scored during a four-on-four 2:24 after the opening faceoff.
About two-and-a-half minutes later, Amherstburg connected with its first of two power play tallies. Blake Rutckyj deflected an ankle-high Mark Gangnon shot from inside the blue line just under the crossbar. Eighteen seconds later, Luke Gangnon sent an ice-level blast through traffic that beat MacKinnon through the five-hole. The Sharks put Adam Leboeuf in net from there.
Although all three Sharks goals were scored during fiveon-four advantages, the power play was often ineffective, as two five-on-threes of 1:49 and 1:59 durations and a fiveminute major in the third each failed to yield a crucial goal. Wheatley put itself on the scoreboard 49 seconds beyond the game’s midway point when Antonio Ciampa sent a wrist shot under the crossbar to beat Arren Romeril from about 15 feet out. Brendon Anger and Riley Enns drew the assists.
The Admirals recaptured their three-goal lead exactly 30 seconds later when James Brooks maneuvered his way through the Sharks’ defense and sent a close-range backhand shot past Leboeuf for the game winning marker. Precisely a minute later, Wheatley again pulled to within a pair of goals when Brett Bowman chipped a loose puck in the crease over a
PEARSALL, MARSHALL & SEATON LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, wish to welcome DAVID HALLIWILL to the partnership. David Halliwill will assume the practice of Elvey Marshall as he transitions into retirement after 37 years of practicing law in Leamington. Elvey Marshall will remain with the firm in an advisory capacity to ensure a seamless transition of clients and files, and the firm will continue the practice of law under the name:
PEARSALL, MARSHALL, HALLIWILL & SEATON LLP Barristers & Solicitors 22 Queens Avenue Leamington, ON N8H 3G8 Phone: 519-326-4415 Fax: 519-326-1844
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army Citadel
88 Setterington Street
Leamington 519-326-4901
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Leamington United Church 9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
Mersea United Church
1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley
fallen Romeril. Assists went to Anger and Ciampa. Amherstburg’s second successful power play effort came with about three-and-a-half minutes remaining in the second as Mark Gangnon released a low slap shot from the point that skidded past a maze of sticks and skates before finding the back of the Sharks net.
Austin Thompson scored the third period’s only goal, deflecting a waist-high wrist shot from the point by Brian Johnson back down toward the ice as the puck found its way past Romeril. Mike Reid was also credited with a helper.
Wheatley established a modest 34-32 shots advantage after 60 minutes while going three for 13 on the power play. Amherstburg managed two for nine with more skaters on the ice.
“It was a lot deeper than the power play and a bad start,” said Sharks head coach Ken Galerno of his team’s Game 2 loss. “There was no maturity from veterans who usually show a lot of maturity. It was a lack of respect for the game, the coaching staff and the whole organization. Amherstburg showed up for playoff hockey and we didn’t.”
Galerno explained that a couple healthy scratches from Game 2 would be back on the roster for Game 3 while a few veterans would find themselves sitting out for the Sunday, Feb. 8 contest in Amherstburg.
The third match of the series ended in a 5-4 triple overtime win for the Admirals. Wheatley led 2-0 at the first intermission on goals by Scott Florence and Michael Travis and then made it 3-0 on a Dylan Enns power play tally in the second. Sobocan replied with two in a row and although Thompson got one of the two back with another power play effort, Chad Copeland sent two past MacKinnon to force overtime.
After more than 106 minutes of action and close to five hours of hockey, Blake Rutckyj buried the game-winning goal. Both teams were two for nine on the power play. The Admirals fired 56 shots at MacKinnon while 52 were directed at Romeril.
The Sharks lost Game 1 7-2 on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Lucas Raffoul cut the Admirals’ 2-0 lead in half late in the first, followed by a Thompson goal that again brought the Sharks to within a goal. The last half of the game however belonged to Amherstburg, despite a 40-34 Wheatley shots advantage. Reid and Bowman assisted on the Sharks’ first goal while Scott Florence set up the Thompson marker.
The Sharks were zero for six on the power play while the Admirals were slightly better at one for six.
Game 4 of the series was played in Wheatley Tuesday, Feb. 10. Results were not available by press deadline. Should the Sharks win Games 4 and 5, the two teams will return to Wheatley Area Arena Saturday, Feb. 14 for Game 6 at 8 p.m. If the Sharks win three in a row, the seventh and deciding game will be played in Amherstburg Sunday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.
Elsewhere in the league, the Essex 73’s swept the Mooretown Flags 4-0, the Lakeshore Canadiens lead the Dresden Kings 2-0 and the Blenheim Blades lead the Alvinston Flyers 2-1.
during the first half of a WECSSAA Tier II senior boys basketball game at Cardinal Carter Thursday, Feb. 5. The Cougars cruised to a convincing 77-17 win, improving their final record to six wins and five losses. Foldesi led the Cardinal Carter offense with 22 points as Alex Goncalves
1934 Chevrolet pickup gets big boost in horsepower
Larry Birkett of Lake St. Peter, Ontario, was born in 1951 and spent most of his life in Oshawa. When he turned 16, his father gave him a 1951 Ford half-ton pickup with Ford’s legendary flathead V8 under the hood. Today, Larry drives another pickup.
“I’ve had my ’34 Chev pickup for 13 years, and it had the original inline 6 and 3-speed manual in it when I got it. I drove it for five seasons like that before I converted it into a street rod. According to the VIN plate, the truck was built in Ontario, probably Oshawa, and sold to someone at Niagara-on-the-Lake.
“Romeo Leblanc brought it to Oshawa and after upsetting it, he had it fixed and painted some 20 odd years ago. After a couple more owners, I traded my Model 90 Harley-Davidson with my friend Paul for the truck. I met Old Autos columnist Paul Jordan at Autofest in
Oshawa in 2013. He took pictures of the truck and one was used in the 2014 Classic Cruising Durham Region.
“When I lived in Oshawa, I was a member of the Oshawa Auto Aces. I moved to the Bancroft area in 2012, and now am a member of the Bancroft Cruisers. I retired eight years ago. My ’34 pickup now has a 454 oval port V8 with aluminum intake, headers, 780 cfm Edelbrock, MSD ignition, 400 Turbo transmission, Camaro rear end, power steering, power disc brakes, new wiring, steel floors, boxed frame, and aluminum rad with electric fan. I have kept the interior as original as possible (gauges, seat, etc.) and even cut the original steering column and wheel to splice into the Camaro steering box.”
Larry enjoys taking his truck to cruise nights in the Bancroft area. When his truck was new, it was powered by Chevrolet’s legendary overhead-valve inline 6-cylinder engine. Chevrolet cars of that year had a similar (perhaps identical) engine with two choices: the “Diamond” engine with 181 cubic inches and 60 horsepower or the “Blue Flame” Six with 206 cubic inches and 80 horsepower.
The Chevrolet overhead-valve six cylinder engine dates back to 1929, when GM tried to jump ahead of Ford with a new 6-cylinder engine when the Model A Ford had only four. But Henry Ford had the last word in the race for number of cylinders when he launched the first V8 engine in the low price field in 1932.
Correction re 1940 Hudson story: Bob Dunsmore did most of the work on the car. Hedley Bennett rebuilt the overdrive. The car was sold before Bob passed away.
I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON, N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in my column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”
Larry Birkett’s 1934 Chevrolet pickup with far more horsepower than when it was built 80 years ago.
IN MEMORIAM
You gave so many things in life, Gifts both great and small. But most of all you gave us love, The greatest gift of all. Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure. You're loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.
Forever in our hearts. Mom, Dad & Family
Happy 1st Birthday To Our Valentine Prince... Alessio
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of our Brother and Uncle KEN EPP
Who passed away five years ago on February 16, 2010
It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone.
February 14th
Love Oma and hugs & kisses from Papie in heaven.
A part of us went with you, The day God took you home.
If tears could build a stairway, And heartaches make a lane, We’d walk our way to heaven, And bring you back again.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still,
In our hearts you hold a place No one could ever fill.
Always in our hearts, Ed, Jodi, Kody & Braeden
In loving memory of a dear sister and aunt who passed away February 12, 2011
We hold you closely in our hearts and there you will remain.
Life goes on without you, but will never be the same.
Lovealways, Eleanorandfamily
Cougars fall to Vista in boys hockey
By Bryan Jessop
A slow start has again proven costly for the Cardinal Carter boys hockey team.
The Cougars hosted Tecumseh Vista Academy at Heinz Arena Wednesday, Feb. 4 and came up short in the quest for their first victory in a 5-2 decision. The Vortex offense dominated the flow of the game through most of the first period, although Brandon Lavidan stood solid in goal to keep his team within a goal after the first 15 minutes.
Matt Plante opened the scoring for TVA with 1:39 left in the first period, releasing a low shot from about 25 feet in front of the Cougars’ net. Keith Wonsch was next, one-timing a pass from the right side of the hosts’ net that Lavidan had little chance of blocking. The game winner was scored 28 seconds later when Chris Layfield took hold of a loose rebound and sent it past Lavidan via a close-range wrist shot.
With barely two full lines of skaters, Cardinal Carter began fighting off fatigue as much as forward rushes by Vista. Matt Gallant was next in line for the Vortex, giving his team a commanding 4-0 lead.
Scoring for the second frame ended when Cougars defenseman Dan Metcalfe foiled a TVA clearing attempt at the blue line. From there, he set the puck loose on a shot that traveled through traffic before finding the back of the Vortex net. Assists were credited to Luc Ribble and Dante Butera.
Cardinal Carter found a renewed sense of energy in the third, where Charbel Andary pulled his team to with two about three minutes into the period. Ribble and Scott Wigfield assisted. Aaron Dupuis finished the scoring for the Vortex, although the Cougars kept their guests on their heels until the final buzzer.
“We came back and dominated the third, but we just couldn’t connect,” said Cougars coach Ted Wigfield. “All of a sudden, we started playing good hockey. It was a good effort and Lavidan was amazing the whole game. Even Tecumseh’s players complimented him.”
The Cougars will finish the regular season with two contests on the road. On Wednesday, Feb. 11, they’ll
Vista Academy Vortex won 5-2.
visit the Herman Green Griffins at Central Park Athletics in Windsor for a 3 p.m. start. The regular season will end Thursday, Feb. 19 at Tecumseh Arena against the undefeated L’Essor Aigles. Both games will start at 3 p.m. Cardinal Carter currently ranks ninth in the nine-team Cullen Conference with a 0-9-1 record. Once the regular season is completed, the eighth and ninth-place teams will faceoff for a onegame challenge to deter-
mine who advances to the first versus eighth quarterfinal game. This preliminary game will likely pit the Cougars against either the Kennedy Clippers or Herman.
Cullen playoffs are slotted to determine a conference champion in its mix of 1A to 3A teams while the Snyder Conference’s 12 teams will vie for WECSSAA and SWOSSAA titles in their respective 1A to 4A size classifications.
Winning weekend for Stars
On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 8, three Southpoint Stars teams hit the ice on the Heinz Rink.
In the first matchup the Community Trophy Southpoint Atom Stars battled the Windsor Wildcats. The Lady Stars were skating great, attacking on the forecheck but could not find the back of the net. However, with just 7½ minutes remaining in the game, Brooke DaCosta scored an unassisted game-winning goal to secure a big 1-0 playoff win. Evan Gualtieri was perfect in net as she turned away every single Wildcat shot to record the shutout.
The Community Muffler Southpoint Peewee Stars welcomed the LaSalle Sabre Cats to the Heinz rink on Sunday afternoon. Chelsea Andary scored the eventual game-winning goal early in the first period, giving her team a big 1-0 playoff win. Scoring the assists were Allison Kopinak and Tarez Raheb. Courtney Jeffery was outstanding between the pipes as she recorded a big shutout.
On Saturday night the Community Muffler Southpoint Peewee Stars travelled to South Windsor to play another LaSalle Sabre Cats team. Alyssa Lamb led the offence in this game as she scored a natural hat trick to lead the Lady Stars to a big 3-2 playoff win.
The Naples Pizza Southpoint Bantam Stars travelled to Chatham to tangle with the Outlaws in playoff action. The Lady Stars battled hard for two periods with neither team scoring. However, in the third period Chatham scored three unanswered goals as they defeated the Lady Stars 3-0.
On Saturday evening, Feb. 7 the Leamington Kinsmen Southpoint Intermediate Stars played in South Windsor against the LaSalle Sabre Cats. LaSalle scored two goals in the first 5 minutes; however, the Lady Stars absolutely shut the door the rest of the way. Midway through the third frame, Tatum Davison started the comeback with a clutch goal assisted by Kayla Collison. Then in the dying seconds, with the goalie pulled, Collison set up Lea Marshall who made no mistake as she tied this game at 2-2, and that is where it remained.
On Sunday afternoon the Leamington Kinsmen Southpoint Intermediate Stars played host to the Chatham Outlaws. Kim Goyeau paced the attack scoring a hat trick, leading the Lady Stars to a big 5-0 win. Tatum Davison and Taylor Babkirk scored the other Stars goals. Assists were by Kayla Collison (2), Kelsey Babkirk and Abby Gualtieri. Shayna “The Rock” Augustine recorded another shutout and again played amazing for her team.
Branden Lavidan makes a breakaway save for the Cougars during a WECSSAA boys hockey game at Heinz Arena Wednesday, Feb. 4. The visiting Tecumseh
The Lions’ Zac Wiebe sprints into the Belle River key during a WECSSAA Tier II junior boys basketball game at LDSS Tuesday, Feb. 3. A slow start for LDSS allowed the Nobles to jump out to a 15-0 lead early in the second quarter. The Lions battled back, but couldn’t erase the deficit in what became a 42-33 final. Brett Enns led the Lions offensively with 17 points. Leamington’s regular season ended Thursday, Feb. 5 in Brennan in what unfolded as a 66-45 victory for the Cardinals. Noah Friesen led the Lions with 15 points while Matt Kroeker added 13 and Anthony Fehr chipped in with eight.
Ralph Dominguez of the Cougars leaps to execute a layup during a WECSSAA Tier II junior boys basketball game against Walkerville Thursday, Feb. 5 at Cardinal Carter. There was no slow start for this game, as the Cougars led 20-4, 27-7 and 46-12 at the first three buzzers en route to a 61-18 victory. Ryan Raffoul, Jason Tannous and Mark Jraiche led the home team’s offense with 14, 12 and 10 points respectively. With their regular season complete (9-2), the Cougars will have to wait for other Tier II squads to finish their final games. The waiting game will continue from there, as Cardinal Carter — likely to finish in second place — will stand by with the other top four squads as the bottom eight engage in preliminary playoff contests to determine quarterfinal matchups.
Novice AEs meet the Storm in exhibition play
On Friday, Feb. 6, the Scotia Bank Southpoint Capitals Novice AE played an exhibition game against Erie North Shore Storm at home on the Heinz Arena.
In the first period the Caps dominated the Storm. Max Youssef and Megan Derbyshire were solid on defense, while Evan Tavares and Colton Selwood worked together to get the puck to Abby Mazzella who was able to find the back of the net and score the first goal of the game.
With some hard work on the blue line from Matteo Pereira and Hayden Epplett, Erie Shores’ scoring chances were limited in the second period. Owen Pimentel, Chase Simpson, Nathan Omar and Kaleb Jardim did a great job keeping the puck in the Storm’s end.
The third period saw back and forth action with both teams managing almost the same shots on net. It was an awesome team effort with strong passes and big offence from Caps Mateo Santos, Luca Rino and Nicholas Mastrometto.
Goalie Jack Thomas was phenomenal between the pipes and held off the Storm until the middle of the third period. Erie North Shore Storm fought back hard in the last 10 minutes of the game to score two goals and take the win. 2-1
One of the Caps’ own players, Tyler Franklin, cheered them on from the stands as he was unable to take to the ice due to a minor procedure early on in the week.
The coaches and spectators saw some definite improvement in the Scotia Bank Novice AE team. With the additional practicing, the players have shown they understand the importance of positional play and the need to be the first player on the puck.
From C to shining C
BRYAN JESSOP
Jessop’s Journal
For many fans for many years, local junior hockey has been the most ideal cheaper alternative to outlandishly overpriced admission to professional games.
In your typical grassroots Junior C league, a 10 dollar bill grants you game admission with some change to put in your pocket. In most NHL markets, $10 doesn’t get you a parking spot (although Essex County’s Red Wing fans are lucky enough to have tunnel bus access that makes parking woes obsolete).
But there’s more to it than that. The OHA’s Junior C leagues host teams with a large percentage of local talent — most have half a dozen players or more who can get to practice in a drive of less than 15 minutes. If you’re lucky enough to live in a town that’s home to one of these teams, you’ll likely see a buddy, neighbour’s kid, nephew, grandson, classmate, the kid who sells you oil filters at the auto parts store or even your own son on the ice. And the game you’re watching is
RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS
3 month New Year Shape-Up Special for only $115 & HST
QUIT Procrastinating! 2015 IS YOUR YEAR - Everyone is talking about fitness, health & wellness. Come work-out at your own pace or meet with a Personal Trainer! There’s so much diversity with a SHERK COMPLEX Membership! View the Activity Guide: www.leamington.ca/recreation
NEW Programs! – we’ve added a night time Deep Water Cardio Fit, New! Adult Sport Yoga, New! Adult Triathlon Clinic and we’ve added another Walkers Plus Class on Friday mornings. Zumba Billie returns on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. Rock ‘n Swim - Fri. Feb. 13 - Complex Pool 7:15 - 9:00 p.m. Bring the family! Chuck Reynolds DJ Music is sponsored by UMEI Christian High School.
FREE Sunday Play Day - Feb. 15 - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. A great chance for 2 to 6 year olds to try some programs to see what they’d like to be registered in: Pre-Register for this Free Play Day and Try Kindernastics, Sporty Tots or Parent & Indoor Soccer.
Family Day in motion Mon. Feb. 16 - Bring your family to the Sherk Complex to play on Family Day.
- Open Rec. Gym time from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.
- Free Public Skate from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. sponsored by FGT church.
- Open Swim from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. “Within Arms Reach Policy applies. NHL Oldtimers will challenge the Leamington OPP Hockey Game - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, Heinz Arena.
Leamington’s 15th annual Home & Garden Tradeshow - March 2729. Interior design consultants, clay/chalk/mineral paint techniques, all kinds of home renovation specialists and landscape ideas. Leamington has it ALL…under one roof! Home & Garden Vendors contact the complex@leamington.ca for details and application form!
often between two towns you’ve known quite well for most of your life. No need to fire up the TomTom for the quick little trip to THESE games.
By contrast, does anyone in this neck of the woods really care about the next Anaheim Ducks vs. Arizona Coyotes game? Of course not. Most people in Anaheim and Arizona don’t care. While Great Lakes Junior C players don’t have million-dollar contracts in their back pockets, you can bet they’re more likely to be asked for autographs by the crowd of six-year-olds gathered outside the dressing room doors than Zbynek Michalek after his best game of the year on the blue line in Glendale.
Anyway, as I write these words, the Wheatley Sharks are leading the Amherstburg Admirals 3-2 during the second intermission of Game 3 at the Libro Centre. The Essex 73’s swept the Mooretown Flags, the Lakeshore Canadiens are poised to do the same against the Dres-
den Kings and the Blenheim Blades are trying to force a do-or-die situation upon the Alvinston Flyers.
Usually, the only other GLJCHL team being discussed this time of the year is the lonely ninth-place club that failed to make the playoffs (again, it’s the Wallaceburg Lakers) — specifically, speculation as to what changes they’ll make to do eighth or better next season. This year, however, is different. An application has been sent to the Ontario Hockey Association for an expansion team in Tecumseh. If successful, it would become the league’s 10th franchise.
I hate making predictions simply because of how often I’m proven wrong, but I’m guessing the application for a Great Lakes team in the slice of the county between Windsor and Lakeshore will be turned down. Whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing depends entirely on who you ask.
Personally, I’d see both ups and downs to a team being added to Tecumseh. The perks would include signifi-
FURNACE SERVICE & REPAIR
have something for
249 Sherk St., Leamington 519-322-2337
cantly more parity — translating into less predictability — in upcoming seasons. Does anyone remember the last time someone other than Essex or Belle River won the league title? It was Dresden, 11 years ago. Before that, it was Wallaceburg in 1999 (that’s right, an exception has taken place ONCE so far in this millennium). Prior to that, it was Tilbury in 1993 (a team that doesn’t even exist anymore), Mooretown in 1988 and Dresden in 1984. So there have been five non-Essex/Belle River champions since the last time the Detroit Tigers won the World Series. The Sharks came painfully close in 2011, losing the seventh game in overtime against Belle River. WHY would there be more parity? Tecumseh would bite into the talent pools of Lakeshore (Belle River) and Essex while having no such effect on Wallaceburg, Dresden, Mooretown and Alvinston. You could argue that there would be a minor impact on Wheatley and even Blenheim. There would also be about two-dozen more players getting a shot at moving up the ranks into Junior B. I can only imagine how many players have been denied a shot at playing a higher level of the game and even snagging a post-secondary scholarship on one side of the border or the other because they never had the chance to prove themselves. On the flip side, that same talent pool gets watered down by 10 per cent. Sure, the league had as many as 12 teams at one point (1988-89), but that was during an era when more families could afford to put their kids through minor hockey. It was also a time when a lot more 19-year-olds were staying in the area because a fifth year of high school (OAC, or “Grade 13” back in the day) was mandatory for anyone with university aspirations.
For many, the big question is ‘how does a town that couldn’t support a Sutherland Cup-winning Junior B team support a fresh-fromscratch Junior C team’? The answer COULD lie in this column’s third paragraph — that being the contingent of fans who’ll pay to see a game featuring local players.
Regardless, NO team wants a new competitor muscling in on its drawing area for players, fans, volunteers and sponsors. It’s why previous expansion applications have been shot down. If nothing else, it should douse some water on the Sharks relocating to Tecumseh rumours — you don’t set your sights on an existing team as a relocation target when you’re focusing on the go-ahead for an EXPANSION team.
Lions squeak by Purple Raiders
By Bryan Jessop
The Leamington Lions boys hockey team has recently found repetition to be a good thing.
For the second time in as many days, the LDSS squad engaged in a back-and-fourth, offensively-dominated contest with the Assumption Purple Raiders. In both of those games, the Lions scored a late third-period goal to emerge as 5-4 winners.
The teams met at Aide Knox Arena in Windsor Tuesday, Feb. 3 where Noah Santos, Jake Lewsaw and Jack Towle led Leamington’s offense. About 24 hours later, the teams met at Heinz Arena where they effectively made up the first half of a WECSSAA boys hockey double header. Without the availability of another set of officials, a Cardinal Carter versus Tecumseh Vista Academy tilt had to wait until the Lions/Purple Raiders game came to a close.
The Wednesday, Feb. 4 match at Heinz Arena featured little in the way of defensive presence from either team in the first period. Assumption scoring leader Jakov Novak registered the first goal 1:32 into the first period, stuffing a rebound past Lions’ netminder Riley Fast following a two-on-one rush. The lead lasted just over two-and-a-half minutes until Jesse Fast took a pass from behind the net by Jack Towle and backhanded the puck at ice level. The shot found the five-hole before sliding over the goal line to tie the game at 1-1.
The stalemate ended after 36 seconds with Novak leading a two-on-zero breakaway. Going on to play every other shift, Novak shelved a wrist shot into the right corner of the LDSS net. The Lions again tied the game less than three minutes later. During one of several power plays, Noah Santos released a waist-high slap shot from the faceoff circle to the right of the Assumption net after taking a pass from Austin Kaspardlov.
Leamington took its first lead less than two minutes after the second game-tying tally during a four-on-three power play. Although an ice-level slap shot from the point by Jesse Fast missed the net, the puck bounced off the boards and onto the stick of Santos. From the left side of the Purple Raiders’ net, Santos tapped the puck into the empty half of the visitors’ net for the 3-2 lead.
Daniel Mognon took over in net for Assumption from there, from which point he allowed his team to stay in contention with several quick glove saves. Novak completed his hat trick early in the second period with a five-hole wrist shot. The Lions replied by taking advantage of yet another rebound off the end boards about two-and-a-half minutes later. A sharp-angle blast by Dawson Wigle skidded to the right of the Raiders’ right post, struck the boards and bounced back over the goal line just past the left post before Dawson Iles stopped it and buried it into the open left half of the Assumption goal. Quinn Bowman also assisted with his second of three helpers of the afternoon.
With 30 seconds on the clock for the second period, Assumption scored its only power play goal when Mateja Zopanic fired a wrist shot into the top right corner of the Leamington net.
Again waiving the second-intermission flood, the teams jumped right back into the action for the third, where fatigue slowed down offensive production at both ends of the rink.
Iles scored the game winner with a shot that Mognon had little trouble handling since taking over late in the opening frame. With 1:42 on the game clock and the Lions on another power play, Iles released a high wrist shot into the left corner of the Raiders’ net.
Assumption’s bench pulled the goalie for a sixth skater with 1:15 remaining, but to no avail. The curfew buzzer sounded with four seconds left with the puck deep in Purple
Raiders territory.
“It was a pretty good game,” Iles said of his team’s Wednesday victory. “It’s nice to win two back to back like that. We stuck together and fought hard in the third to come back for the win.”
Lions coach Butch Rickeard described identical factors keeping Assumption within range on the scoreboard for both games.
“We had a hard time containing Novak,” he said. “Other than that, we dominated, although we got into penalty trouble today.”
Leamington took eight minor penalties in the Feb. 4 game while Assumption was assessed nine.
The Lions’ regular season will end on home ice Wednesday, Feb. 11 against Tecumseh Vista Academy starting at 3 p.m. With the back-to-back wins against the Purple Raiders, Leamington improved to 7-2-2 for 16 points and second place in the nine-team Cullen Conference.
CILISKA EXCAVATING
Jake Lewsaw of Leamington avoids a charging Steven Rice deep in Assumption territory during a WECSSAA boys hockey game at Heinz Arena Wednesday, Feb. 4. Leamington won 5-4 for the second time in two days against Assumption.
costly win for flyers
By bryan jessop
While the Flyers’ offense was at peak production during their most recent match against the Lambton Shores Predators, discipline became a problem that partially overshadowed the 9-2 victory.
The Thursday, Feb. 5 victory kept a dozen points between the Western Conference leaders and second-place Chatham Maroons, but at the cost of both Leamington goaltenders. Michael Barrett and Trevor Wheaton were each handed a two-game suspension, the former for shooting the puck over the glass between plays and the latter for removing his helmet and fighting with Predators’ starting netminder Andrew Harriman-Duke. Wheaton and Harriman-Duke dropped their sticks, gloves, blockers and helmets in their respective creases and sprinted toward centre ice for a brawl that took place near the penalty boxes immediately after the third-period buzzer announced the end of the game.
Harriman-Duke received the same penalty and misconducts as Wheaton.
Barrett was ejected with 2:23 remaining in the third for sending the puck over the glass after the Predators scored their second goal. Leamington coaches had to send Wheaton onto the ice to take Barrett’s place despite the starter having stopped 21 of 23 shots. Fifty-seven seconds later — during another stoppage — Harriman-Duke was reassigned to the Lambton Shores crease despite having been pulled in favour of Anthony Hurtubise early in the second period. Hurtubise returned to the bench three minutes and five seconds of clocked time after surrendering his last goal to the Flyers.
Goaltenders were not the only players responsible for the rough tone to the game, which started surfacing shortly after the Flyers potted their fifth of the night. Two fights preceded the goaltender altercation, including one where Leamington’s Travis Campbell was attacked by two opposing players. No third-man penalty or misconduct was assessed.
Early in the third, referee Ryan Renaud handed out simultaneous misconducts to all 10 skaters — fighting calls against Zack Guilbeault of the Flyers and Adam Wammes of the Predators and 10-minute failing to go to the bench misconducts to each of their combined eight line mates.
“We can’t play undisciplined hockey like that, especially with playoffs coming,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “We’re usually a lot smarter than that.”
On the scoring side of the gamesheet, Chris Scott of the Flyers literally struck first, batting an airborne rebound into the right side of Harriman-Duke’s net. Cale Allen and Mitch Amante earned assists on the goal, scored just prior to the five-minute mark of the opening frame.
Tyler Duarte added to the lead 42 seconds later, snapping a shot into the Lambton goal immediately after gaining control of a bouncing puck during a forward rush.
Amante and Blaine Bechard assisted. Eric Henderson completed first-period scoring, tapping a point-blank goal past Harriman-Duke after taking a pass from behind the net by Scott.
The Preds found their way onto the scoreboard 41 seconds into the middle period when Brett Corrigan sent a low slap shot past Barrett from the right side of his net just inside the left post. Taking feeds from Ryan Muzzin and Cale Phibbs, Guilbeault sent an ice-level, backhand shot past a falling Lambton goalie.
Hurtubise took over from there, but had no better luck with the consistent Flyers’ attack. Henderson again finished the scoring for a period, this time with an ice-level shot through Hurtubise’s skates. Kyle Quick and Tyler Duarte drew assists. Quick made the score 6-1 after just over seven minutes of action in the third, swarming in on and chipping the puck past the Predators’ goalie after he failed to smother it. Alex Friesen was credited with the solitary assist. Twenty-five seconds later, Kyle Perkowski one-timed a quick pass by Scott from point blank and over the goal line. J.P. Grineau also assisted. The offensive barrage continued, as Friesen sent the puck skidding between Hurtubise’s left skate and the net’s left post 63 seconds after the Perkowski marker.
Friesen appeared to score his second of the night 32 seconds later, but officials declared that the Lambton net had first been dislodged from the goal line. Perkowski buried his second of the game and 16th of the season with a low wrist shot during a rush at the guests’ net. Cale Allen earned an assist.
Sean Ross of Lambton Shores finished the scoring by sending a bouncing puck into Barrett’s goal during a power play.
“We played well and capitalized on our chances,” said Piroski. “Offensively, we did a pretty good job. Our forwards had a good night.”
Leamington’s last two games against the Predators were in stark contrast to the three one-goal Flyers victories that preceded them, including 1-0, 6-5 and 2-1 wins. On Saturday, Jan. 31, the Flyers doubled Lambton Shores 6-3. “We’ll have them in the first round (of playoffs), so this was a good way to send the message that the Flyers are coming,” said Perkowski of his team’s offensive dominance. We just have to play our game, cycle the puck and crash the net.”
The Flyers found themselves scrambling to fill the two goaltending voids against Sarnia and Chatham — the two highest-scoring teams of the Western Conference. With their Junior C affiliate Essex 73’s and the triple-A
Sun County Panthers both taking part in the 2015 playoffs, the Flyers managed to borrow Tyler Wall to tend the net against the Legionnaires Saturday, Feb. 7.
The Legionnaires won the game in Sarnia by a score of 7-4. Leamington goals were scored by Perkowski, Quick with two and Duarte. The Flyers were outshot 40-34 and went one for three on the power play while Sarnia went .500 at two for four.
No report has been made yet on who will start in goal for the Flyers’ Thursday, Feb. 12 home ice contest against Chatham — the semifinal schedule for Leamington’s Essex affiliate team had not yet been released by press deadline.
Rest of the West
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Chatham cooled down the redhot LaSalle Vipers with a 5-2 win while the London Nationals nipped the Strathroy Rockets 3-2. On Thursday, Sarnia defeated the Nats 3-1.
Friday included a 7-3 win for LaSalle against St. Thomas as Saturday featured a 5-4 St. Thomas shootout win against Lambton Shores and a 3-1 victory for Strathroy versus St. Marys. Chatham defeated Strathroy 5-2 on Sunday.
Upcoming Home Games: THURS feb 12 vs chatham 7:10PM THURS feb 19 vs strathroy 7:10PM
Upcoming away Games: fri feb 13 vs st. thomas 7:30PM fri feb 20 vs st. marys 7:30PM
Leamington’s Travis Campbell chases Ryan Fraser of the Predators behind the Lambton Shores net during the second period of a Thursday, Dec. 18 GOJHL game at Heinz Arena. Campbell, a former Wheatley Shark, scored a goal and added an assist in his team’s 6-5 regulation victory. (Sun photo)
Eric Henderson of the Flyers tries to split Lambton Shores defenders Gino Mini and Zack Lewis during a race to a loose puck in the Predators’ zone Thursday, Feb. 5 at Heinz Arena. Henderson scored twice in his team’s 9-2 win. (Sun photo)
The Southpoint Minor Hockey Association’s blue and red mite teams take to the ice at Heinz Arena for a five-minute mini scrimma ge. The game took place during the first intermission of a Thursday, Feb. 5 GOJHL contest between the hosting Leamington Flyers and Lambton Shores Predators. (Sun photo)
Cougars fall to undefeated Aigles
By Bryan Jessop
It has taken the division’s only undefeated team to beat the Cardinal Carter girls hockey team in Leamington.
The L’Essor Aigles visited the Cougars for the host team’s final regular season game Tuesday, Feb. 3 and preserved their zero-loss record with a 5-2 victory. A productive first period was enough for L’Essor to improve to 7-0-2 and become the only Tier II team to surpass the season total 30-goal mark.
Izzy Child opened the scoring for the guests 89 seconds after the opening faceoff, sending a wrist shot from the slot past CC goalkeeper Alyee Church. Child struck again at mid period, releasing a shot from the right of the Cougars’ net. The puck hit a stick on its voyage and narrowly avoided the right post while wobbling over the goal line.
Jessica Jeffery scored the game winner for the Aigles, sending a wrist shot into the top right corner of Church’s net during an offensive rush with 31 seconds on the first-period timer.
Julia Bodnar made it 4-0 roughly three-and-a-half minutes into the second period for what eventually stood as the first of two insurance goals. Gioia Diciocco eventually put her team on the scoreboard with 2:33 remaining in the second frame in an unassisted effort. With eight seconds left before the second buzzer, Diciocco struck again for her second goal in less than two-and-a-half minutes. This time, she cashed in after taking a feed from Kathryn Ciacelli.
Emilie Godin finished the scoring with the only marker of the final period, scored 33 seconds after the opening faceoff.
“We got down early, but we battled hard and kept fighting,” said Cougars coach Chris Church. “We were missing our leading scorer (Kayla Collsion, sidelined by illness), which left us with a hole in the lineup.”
Cardinal Carter’s regular season ended the next day in Essex with a 3-3 draw against the Red Raiders. Diciocco scored her fourth goal in her past three games while Bryanna Rodrigues and Charly Demers added the others for the Cougars.
Cardinal Carter’s regular season wrapped up with a record of 3-4-3 to finish fourth in the Tier II group. With a few fellow 2A teams still awaiting their final regular season games, a mix of Tier I and Tier II teams still left the Cougar’s first round, single knockout opponent in question. One of the potential adversaries is Tier I’s crosstown rival Leamington Lions.
WFS Bantams take winning streak into playdowns
Last week allowed the Southpoint Windsor Factory Supply Bantams a well-deserved rest before the final games of the season. These boys were on an 11-game winning streak heading into the weekend games.
Friday evening, Feb. 6 they travelled to Kingsville to play the 4th place Kingsville #5 team.
Southpoint struck first with a brilliant goal by Donnie Pardo from inside the blue line. Pardo rifled a wrist shot that proved to be too tough for the Kingsville netminder, hitting his glove and trickled past the goal line.
Towards the end of the first period, Cade Price thought he would test the waters with another wrist shot from inside the blue line. Price landed a tricky shot that stunned the goalie and found the back of the net.
Kingsville owned the second period, responding with 2 quick goals to find the game tied at 2-2.
Heading into the third, WFS dug deep and rallied with all they had. They worked hard and with just 1:54 seconds left, Aiden Rodrigues, lurking in front of the net, caught a rebound from Butera and fired the puck in the top corner.
Kingsville pulled their goalie to pressure Southpoint; however, with just 16 seconds left in the game, Austin Tiessen delivered a bullet to seal the deal.
WFS won 4-2, taking their win streak to 12 games.
Sunday evening, Feb. 8, Harrow team #1 travelled to Leamington to play host team Southpoint. WFS has not found success all season in trying to beat this team. Both these teams tied for second place during the regular season, making bragging rights that much more special.
Southpoint opened the scoring with a great goal scored by Tyler Blake, who grinds both ways nightly, assisted by Derrick Antunes.
The second period was heavy hitting. WFS found themselves in the penalty box and often played short-handed. Ely Brian (the Magician) drove the net and took advantage of the Harrow goalie reacting to a cross-ice pass. Brian received the puck from Brock Siddall who was taking an offensive roll.
Harrow responded with a quick goal, making this game a nail biter.
The crowd oohed and awed as chances were frequent. Harrow pulled their goalie with just 49 seconds left and put extreme pressure on WFS and netminder Dibbley. With great poise, Southpoint remained tough and held on for the victory, winning 2-1.
This takes WFS’s winning streak to 13 and 2-0 in the play downs. Nice work, WFS.
Sports clinics to look beyond the sport
By Sheila McBrayne
Joe Soares is planning to hold free sports clinics for kids in Leamington, Wheatley, Harrow and Kingsville.
Soares, a well-known sports conditioning coach and soccer coach, is planning to hold a series of one-day free clinics (locations and times yet to be determined) in the spring. The clinics will be divided into age groups and will focus on sports and the mental game of sports. “I’ve seen so many kids drop out of sports… There’s so much pressure… They need to know it’s okay… They need to learn how to lose and how to win,” said Soares.
The one-day free clinic will provide a glimpse of what students can expect at future sports camps, which may follow if there is an interest.
Soares hopes to share his years of experience and expertise as a coach and personal trainer and all he has learned. “It goes beyond kids doing well on the field or court. It’s about building better human beings; it’s about sportsmanship beyond the sport,” said Soares.
In 2012 Soares was invited to attend and participate in a training and coaching camp at Sporting Clube de Portugal (Lisbon), with Paulo Leitao, coach and trainer of Luis Figo, Simao Sabrosa, Cristiano Ronaldo’s coach and trainer, learning youth soccer development philosophy of training.
Soares has many years of local experience in hockey and soccer having worked with the Windsor Wildcats and Leamington Flyers.
For more information about the clinics contact Soares at joesoares72@gmail.com or call 519-995-1726.
The Cougars’ Charly Demers looks up ice while maneuvering with the puck deep in her team’s zone during a Tuesday, Feb. 3 WECSSAA Tier II girls hockey game against the L’Essor Aigles. L’Essor won 5-2, spoiling Cardinal Carter’s home-ice unbeaten streak.
Knights of Columbus crown free throw champs
Boys and girls ages 9 to 14 were recently named champions of the 2015 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.
The Leamington Knights of Columbus held their annual basketball free throw on Jan. 21 for St. Michael’s Council 4501 and on Jan. 28 for St. Anthony’s Council 13797. Each contestant was allowed 15 free throw attempts in the contests. Ties were settled by successive rounds of 5 free throws per contestant until a winner emerged.
(Continued on page 24)
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM AT ALL SCHOOLS!
Contact your local Catholic school for details.
At the heart of our Catholic school system is a distinctive curriculum that integrates the teachings of Jesus Christ into all aspects of school life.
Translation available in the following languages:
Newcomer Reception Office at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, 465 Victoria Ave. Windsor - 519-256-9156
Children must be 4 years of age by December 31, 2015 to attend Junior Kindergarten
Children must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2015 to attend Senior Kindergarten
Lions finish .500 in girls hockey
By Bryan Jessop
With a dozen contests in the books, the LDSS girls hockey team became one of the first to sit back and play the waiting game.
A 3-1 victory over 2A rival Belle River in their Tuesday, Feb. 3 WECSSAA Tier I regular season finale improved the Lions’ record to an even 5-5-2, good to secure fourth place in the seven-team division. Although two adversaries in the Tier I group each had two games remaining as of Feb. 4, neither could catch or pass Leamington in the standings regardless of the results.
The physical and at times chippy game against the Nobles led to a 1-0 LDSS advantage after the opening period came to a close. Shannon Fehr scored the lone tally, assisted by Kiera Jackson and Alyson Skidmore.
The Lions made it 2-0 at roughly the midway point of the second frame during a scramble in the Belle River crease. Skidmore managed to take control of the puck from within a cramped pile up of players and pop it into the net for the game winner. Jackson and Kim Goyeau were each credited with assists.
During a four-on-three power play, the Nobles Tanya Candido started a forward drive from behind her own net that ended with a close-range wrist shot that beat Natalie Edmonson to cut the Leamington team’s lead in half.
Some of the rough stuff prior to the Belle River goal took some sorting out for officials that ultimately cut the visiting team’s attempt at a comeback short. One second before the curfew buzzer sounded at the 5:16 point of the third, a Grace Hyatt clearing shot slow slid over the Nobles’ goal line and into the net for an unassisted marker.
“I thought the girls played a good game,” said Lions coach Jordan Davison. “We battled hard and played tight defensively. We’re doing the little things right and making smart plays.”
The playoff pictured remained unclear following the victory against the Nobles. Tier I 2A teams — Leamington, General Amherst and Belle River — will be ranked among their 2A cohorts in Tier II — L’Essor, Tecumseh Vista Academy, Cardinal Carter and Essex. Harrow, WECSSAA’s only 1A team in girls hockey, could also enter the playoff fray for an even sum of eight teams. Teams that played the regular season in Tier I will likely earn double points in the playoff ranking, meaning the Lions would finish with 24 points. Tier II teams played only 10 regular season contests compared
to 12 for Tier I squads because of Lajeunesse dropping out of contention moments before the regular season began.
Even if Tier II teams are granted forfeit wins against Lajeunesse, undefeated L’Essor’s record of 10-0-2 would still rank the Aigles behind LDSS — granting the Lions second place in the 2A playoff rankings. Depending on the outcome of the last few Tier II games, Leamington’s quarterfinal, single-game knockout opponent will likely be either Tecusmeh Vista Academy or crosstown rival Cardinal Carter while top-ranked General Amherst faces Essex.
“Our players have bought into the systems all year, so we don’t really see a need to change things for the playoffs,” said Davison. “We’ve just got to outplay the other teams.”
Kiera Jackson of the Lions releases a shot at the Belle River net during a Tuesday, Feb. 3 WECSSAA Tier I girls hockey game at Unico Arena. Jackson drew two assists in her team’s 3-1 win, completing its regular season record at 5-5-2 for fourth place in the seven-team division.
Knights of Columbus St. Michael’s Council 4501 girls free throw first-place winners, from left to right: Talyse Dias, Gore Hill; Joah Hernandez Garcia, Queen Elizabeth; Kaylena Moore, Mill St.; Hannah Chacko, M.D. Bennie; Emma Douma, M.D. Bennie; Jeressa Penales, M.D. Bennie.
Knights of Columbus St. Michael’s Council 4501 boys free throw first-place winners, from left to right: Deevon Cadarette, Mill St.; Noah Epp, Gore Hill; Nabil Johny, Mill St.; Zeke Thompson, Mill St.; Ryan Cherneski, Gore Hill; Andy Froese, Queen Elizabeth.
Knights of Columbus St. Anthony’s Council 13797 girls free throw first-place winners, from left to right: Madison Caetano, St. Louis; Elise Stammler, St-Michel; Delaney Mastronardi, St-Michel; Nicole Sleiman, St. Louis; Sydney Youssef, St-Michel.
Knights of Columbus St. Anthony’s Council 13797 boys free throw first-place winners, from left to right: Seth Zylstra, M.D. Bennie; Andrew Sleiman, St-Michel; Conner Bergen, East Mersea; Kean Bell, M.D. Bennie; Jacob Neufeld, East Mersea.
Rhine Danube bowling scores
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores for Jan. 26.
Golden Years mini golf
Games Over 200: John Fittler 212, Willy Fittler 202-268, Shaun Leclair 207, Jack Valade 205-212, Ernie Purr 219, Ozzie Wolf 216-225, Gary Garnham 211, Aaron Dickau 224-225-205, Richard Dickau 218, Kevin Kosempel 203202, Heinz Kosempel 234-268, Alex Smith 202, Jason Dalimonte 220, Albert Salvati 208, Claudio Sabelli 202, Rick Doyle 203, Doug Scott 233-237, Eric Zimmer 234-253.
Series Over 550: John Fittler 574, Willy Fittler 666, Jack Valade 607, Ernie Purr 574, Ozzie Wolf 620, Gary Garnham 580, Aaron Dickau 654, Richard Dickau 556, Kevin Kosempel 595, Heinz Kosempel 699, Claudio Sabelli 563, Rick Doyle 576, Doug Scott 662, Eric Zimmer 681.
High Single With Handicap: Willy Fittler 309, Heinz Kosempel 304, Eric Zimmer 287.
High Triple With Handicap: Heinz Kosempel 807, Willy Fittler 789, Eric Zimmer 783.
Standings: Rhine Danube 33, Weil’s 29, Fittler Farms 22, Unico 21, Dickau’s 13, Taki’s 8.
WORD SEARCH ANSWERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTENTION Coyote Hunters
Forty-five determined golfers attacked the course at Colasanti’s on Feb. 5 with a barrage of aces totaling 90. Leading the charge with 6 each were Bill Mayville and Andy Orsini. Shooting 4 each were Kathy Bradley, Cam Keith and Gerrit Vriesen. Capturing 3 each were Herb Ascott, Caroline Ascott, Murray Hartford, Nancy Hill, Tom Hyatt, Marie Lasi, Betty McManus, John Murphy, Ernie Vandenberg and Ken Womack. Chipping in with 2 each were Mary Binder, Murray Cascadden, Lloyd Honey, Lois Hudvagner, Tony Hudvagner, Barb Murphy, Henny Schieven, Al Stockwell, Art Sweet, Rose Taylor, Bill Taylor and Bill Ward. Rounding out the barrage of aces with 1 apiece were Mike Binder, Dorothy Cascadden, Fran Clifford, Pete Daudlin, Cathy Dewhurst, Norbert Gisi, Perpetua Hildrop, Frank Lasi, Colleen Pearse, George Schieven, John Vlodarchyk and Steve Vigh.
Setting the pace with a record-tying score of 14 for 9 holes was Andy Orsini. Close on his heels with 16 were Rose Taylor and Bill Mayville. Notching 17 were Ken Womack, Ernie Vandenberg and John Murphy. Managing 18 were Mary Binder, Betty McManus, Bob McWilliam, Ken Womack, Lloyd Honey, Gerrit Vriesen, Bill Ward (2), Tom Hyatt (2), Bill Mayville (2), Kathy Bradley, Andy Orsini, Al Stockwell, Murray Hartford and Bill Taylor.
Another record was tied when Andy Orsini carded a 33 for 18 holes. Following close behind was Bill Mayville with 34 and Bill Ward with 36. Thirty-seven went to Ken Womack, Bill Mayville, John Murphy, Bill Taylor and Mike Binder. Managing 38 were Mary Binder, Rose Taylor, Gerrit Vriesen (2), Lloyd Honey, Tom Hyatt and Andy Orsini.
A strong score of 71 for 36 holes was captured by Bill Mayville and Andy Orsini. Gerrit Vriesen and Bill Ward each carded 76, followed closely by Ken Womack, Tom Hyatt, Mike Binder and Bill Taylor with 77. Mary Binder, Lloyd Honey and Al Stockwell each shot 78.
In first-place was Team 10 with 238 (Bill Mayville, Herb Ascott, Cam Keith). Team Aces (Caroline Ascott, Mary Binder, Betty McManus) took second with 240. In third was Team 14 with 241 (Al Stockwell, Eunice Cascadden, Mike Binder).
Knights of Columbus crown free throw champs
(Continued from page 22)
Each of these winners qualified for district competition which was held Feb. 7 at Cardinal Carter Secondary School, with an eye toward moving on to the state and international levels.
The following are the first, second and third place winners, listed in order in each age group:
St. Michael’s Council 4501 – Jan. 21
Girls Age 9: Talyse Dias, Gore Hill; Emma Brimner, Gore Hill.
Girls Age 10: Joah Hernandez Garcia, Queen Elizabeth; Julie Huynh, Mill St.; Morgan Robinson, Gore Hill.
Girls Age 11: Kaylena Moore, Mill St.; Samantha Wickham, Gore Hill.
Girls Age 12: Hannah Chacko, M.D. Bennie; Raine Schiefer, Gore Hill; Becca Rivest, Queen Elizabeth.
Girls Age 13: Emma Douma, M.D. Bennie; Chloe Jakob, Gore Hill; Amber Smith, Mill St.
Girls Age 14: Jeressa Penales, M.D. Bennie.
Boys Age 9: Deevon Cadarette, Mill St.; Hunter Enns, Gore Hill; Xander Harder, Gore Hill.
Boys Age 10: Noah Epp, Gore Hill; Robbie Edwards, Mill St.; Devon Klassen, Gore Hill.
Boys Age 11: Nabil Johny, Mill St.; Benjamin Fehr, Gore Hill; Ricky Froese, Queen Elizabeth.
Boys Age 12: Zeke Thompson, Mill St.; Edward Froese, Mill St.; Johnny Knelsen, Gore Hill.
Boys Age 13: Ryan Cherneski, Gore Hill; Israel Romero, Mill St.; Alex MacDonald, Gore Hill.
Boys Age 14: Andy Froese, Queen Elizabeth. St. Anthony’s Council 13797 – Jan. 28
Girls Age 9: Madison Caetano, St. Louis; Haneen Al Mosawi, M.D. Bennie; Zarria Augustine, St-Michel.
Girls Age 10: Elise Stammler, St-Michel; Ella Williams, East Mersea; Emma Tiessen, M.D. Bennie.
Girls Age 11: Delaney Mastronardi, St-Michel; Rachel Friesen, M.D. Bennie; Mirella Jitani, St-Michel.
Girls Age 12: Nicole Sleiman, St. Louis; Riley Bishop, M.D. Bennie; Clara Mouawad, St-Michel.
Girls Age 13: Sydney Youssef, St-Michel; Miranda Obeid, St. Louis; Joslyn Carson, East Mersea.
Boys Age 9: Seth Zylstra, M.D. Bennie; Joseph Doher, St-Michel; Connor Janzen, East Mersea.
Boys Age 10: Andrew Sleiman, St-Michel; Aidan Raffoul-Serravalle, St-Michel, Jeffery Fehr, M.D. Bennie.
Boys Age 11: Conner Bergen, East Mersea; Johnathan Raffoul, St. Louis; Paul Sleiman, St-Michel.
Boys Age 12: Kean Bell, M.D. Bennie; Brennan Meloche, St-Michel; Nicholas Driedger, East Mersea.
Boys Age 13: Jacob Neufeld, East Mersea; Alex Stewart, East Mersea; Charbel Jabbour, St. Louis.
DRIVERS WANTED
Owner Operators Required Requirements
Don’t miss the Coyote Hunter membership special. Includes $3 million in hunting ofah.org/coyotehunter 1-800-263-OFAH FOR SALE
#1 HIGH SPEED INTERNET
$32.95/Month
Absolutely no ports are blocked Unlimited Downloading Up to 11Mbps Download & 800Kbps Upload ORDER TODAY AT: www.acanac.ca or CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-866-281-3538
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
2009 must be trucks or newer
We will inspect older equipment
Clean driver’s abstract/CVOR/FAST Card
Minimum 2 years cross border exp. Cross Border Company Drivers Required
Clean driver’s abstract/CVOR Criminal Record Search
Minimum 2 years cross border exp. Must complete pre-employment drug test
APPLY TO: recruiting@rosedale.ca OR CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-877-588-0057 ext. 4612 for more details on each position. Mississauga terminal also looking for licensed LCV Drivers.
EMPLOYMENT OPPS.
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an indemand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-5280809 to start training for your work-athome career today!
ADVERTISING
ADVERTISE ACROSS ONTARIO OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY! For more information contact your local newspaper.
REACH MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS
IN ONTARIO WITH ONE EASY CALL! Your Classified Ad or Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas. For more information Call Today 647-3502558, Email: kmagill@rogers.com or visit: www.OntarioClassifiedAds.com.
MORTGAGES
$$$ 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGESDebt Consolidation, Refinancing, Renovations, Tax Arrears, no CMHC fees. $50K you pay $208.33/ month (OAC). No income, bad credit, power of sale stopped!! BETTER OPTION MORTGAGES, CALL TODAY Toll-Free 1-800-282-1169, www.mortgageontario.com (LIC# 10969).
AS SEEN ON TV - Need a MORTGAGE, Home Equity Loan, Better Rate? Bad Credit, SelfEmployed, Bankrupt? Been turned down? Facing Foreclosure, Power of Sale? CALL US NOW TOLL-FREE 1-877-733-4424 and speak to a licensed mortgage agent. MMAmortgages.com specializes in residential, commercial, rural, agriculture, farms, & land mortgages. Visit: www.MMAmortgages.com (Lic#12126).
CAREER TRAINING
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today. 1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com.
VACATION/TRAVEL
NEWFOUNDLAND CHARM MEETS
LABRADOR SPLENDOUR! (No Single Supplement)
Experience ancient geology at Gros Morne, lose yourself in the Torngat mountains and spot whales, polar bears, and seals from our beautiful ship. Quote Ontario Newspapers www.adventurecanada.com
TOLL-FREE: 1-800 363-7566 14 Front St. S. Mississauga (TICO # 04001400)
STEEL BUILDINGS
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILD-
INGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
WANTED
WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO
EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call Toll-Free 1-800-9470393 / 519-853-2157.
CAREER OPPS.
DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake Week + Overtime
Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3, or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at: www.sperryrail.com, Careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.
COMING EVENTS
26th Annual HAVELOCK COUNTRY JAMBOREE - Big & Rich, Clint Black, Gord Bamford, Brett Kissel, Tanya Tucker, Joe Diffei, Corb Lund, Rhonda Vincent, Stampeders & Many More. Canada’s Largest Live Country Music & Camping FestivalAUG. 13-16, 2015, Over 25 Acts - BUY TICKETS 1.800.539.3353, www.HavelockJamboree.com.
SOUTHPOINT SUN
SHIRES APARTMENTS
Beautiful, secure building in a good location. 1 & 2 bedrooms available. Utilities and parking included. Call Georgina 519-322-9526 We speak Spanish and English.
1 BEDROOM HOUSE and 2 bedroom house for rent. Located in Leamington on the water. Available immediately. Call 519-796-4811. fe4-11
1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent in Wheatley. Fridge, stove and laundry room. For more information call 519-324-2096. de3-tf
2 bdrm apartment and penthouse available in Leamington. Located near shopping. Util incl, on-site mgmt, secure building, laundry, elevator, party room. Call 519-326-4622 to inquire.
SHERK APARTMENTS
1 bedroom apartment for rent. Secured building. Available April 1st. Fridge, stove and utilities included. Call
PLUMBROOK MANOR APARTMENTS
ROOMS FOR RENT - up to 2. Includes use of kitchen and washroom. Downtown Leamington. Available now. Call 519-567-6077. ja14-tf
1 BEDROOM HOUSE on highway 3 near Kopegaron Woods. For more information call 519-825-4755. oc8-tf
DUPLEX, SIDE BY SIDE, with basement. 2 bedrooms, fridge and stove, with hook up for washer and dryer. $650/month plus utilities. Call 519-326-8015. no26-tf
1 BEDROOM CONDO for rent - 44 Robson Rd Leamington. $750 plus util/month. No pets. Call Kathy 519-326-5786. de17-tf
at 519
LOOKING FOR USED Hearing Aids. Will purchase - contact Christopher @ 519-324-5954 or cqkinc@yahoo.com, or bring them to 8 Talbot Street East, Leamington. Donations would be greatly appreciated. ja2-fe25
BUYING SCRAP GOLD + COINS - Thursday, February 19, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Unico Building, 37 Beech St., Kingsville. All coins, Canada, USA, World. Loose unsorted coins. Canada and US Mint sets, all collector coins, War medals, pocket watches. Gold rings, chains (even broken gold jewellery), gold teeth, sterling. Also buying all costume jewellery. Top prices. We simply pay the most. House calls available. 44 Years experience. Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed 519-819-1805. fe11-18
SNOW REMOVAL - CALL Geoffat226-787-8866. fe11-mr4
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT 10:00 AM At Cofell Industries Ltd., 563 McNaughton Ave. E., Chatham. From Hwy 401 take exit # 90 & go north on Hwy 40 & continue on Prince Albert to McNaughton Ave. then go
including 3 complete kitchens, vanities, lg. bar & display cabinets; stationary air compressors; paint booth & paint; numerous hand tools; sinks; taps & hardware; building materials; delivery van; plus numerous other items.
cash, debit, Visa, MC (3% premium for Visa & MC) Proprietor: Ray Cofell, Cofell Industries Ltd., 519-354-9905 Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Details, sale order & photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com
COMING UP
J J STITCHING - SEWING, alterations and repairs. Pants shortened $8.50 plus tax. (Some exceptions may apply such as lined pants.) If your clothing is too tight or too baggy, give me a call to see if it can be altered. Call Jean at 519-968-2261. 14 Johnson Avenue, Leamington. ja14-mr25
BUSINESS ENVELOPES,invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Mallory at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service, 519-398-9098. tf CALL KAHL RECYCLINGWe come to you and haul away your junk. Scrap metal and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. Call Ken 519-322-8305, 519-326-8559. ja14-tf
PLUMBING SERVICE
THE CHURCH OF The Epiphany invites you to their Annual Pancake & Sausage Supper. Tuesday, February 17, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. 96 Main St. West, Kingsville. Adults $5, children 6-10 years - $2, children 5 and under - Free. Take-out available. fe4-11
PANCAKE & SAUSAGE
SUPPER at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church - Tuesday, February 17 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Adults - $5, children (ages 6 - 10)$2.50. Call for tickets 519326-3111. fe11
KINGSVILLE LEGION
BRANCH 188 Friday Night
Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $12 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $10. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. Senior Dances every 3rd Sunday of the month. 519-733-5162 (office) or 519-733-9081 (bar). oc29-tf
ROAST BEEF DINNER on Sunday, February 22 at 5:00 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. South, Leamington, $15. fe11-18
LEAMINGTON DISTRICT MINOR Baseball Assoc. is hosting Trivia Night 16, Wednesday, February 25, at the Portuguese Club in Leamington. Teams of four test their knowledge in a variety of subjects competing for cash prizes, door prizes and bragging rights. Register your team online at www.leamingtonminorbaseball.com or by calling Fletcher's Cleaners at 519566-4558. fe4-18
PEPPER & BRIDGE TOURNAMENT on Saturday, February 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Cost: $10 per person, lunch provided. Everyone welcome. fe11
SOUTHPOINT SUN
PINNACLE ACRES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm to:
PACKERS
238 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON (P 519-326-9018; F 519-326-3632; E grossi@grossiplumbing.ca) 20 VACANCIES – PRODUCE
GREENHOUSE WORKER AND GENERAL LABOUERER REQUIRED
• Must be able to work weekends as scheduled.
• Permanent. Full Time.
• $11.00 per hour.
Apply by Mail: P.O. Box 61 Leamington, ON N8H 3W1
Apply by Fax: 519-326-6130
Apply by Email: humanresources@amcogroup.biz
General Greenhouse Labour
Full-time position available immediately Hourly wage $11.00 35 - 40 hours per week / occasional Saturday Experience with Health & Safety (WSPS) an asset
Mail resume to: 263 Talbot St.W. Leamington, ON N8H 4H3 OR E-mail resume to: cf@cfgroups.com OR Fax resume to: 519-322-2916
REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.00/hr, 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd. 18 Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via: email pinnaclejobs@hotmail.com or fax: 519-326-9253. No experience or education required. oc15-tf
DINIRO FARM NEEDS full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.00/hour, 50+ hours, 7 days/week. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a repetitive basis. Please apply via email to: dinirofarm@wavedirect.net. eowfe11
MC3 MANUFACTURING
INC. is looking to hire a local truck driver and a general assembler. Pay will start at $14-$16/hour depending on experience. Email resume to: ginap@mc3mfg.com. fe11
STURGEON WOODS RVis looking for a full time or part time salesperson. Fax resume to 519-326-6567. no12-tf
Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. The wage rate is $11.00 for 44.0 hours per week. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment.
No education or experience is required. Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca
FULL TIME FARM labourers needed from June to December, to harvest, pack and weed. Must be experienced in detecting pests & diseases in peppers, tomatoes and eggplant. Will be required to work outside in all weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be available weekends if needed. $11/hour. Send resume to: Big D Farms, 1439 Road 5, RR#3, Leamington, Ontario N8H 3V6. fe11-mr4
TRUCK DRIVER NEEDEDFull time, slip seat driverposition. Part time positions also available, weekdays and/or weekends. Minimum 3 years experience with an A-Z license & refrigerated equipment. Main corridorOntario/Quebec. Some U.S. runs. Must be able to cross U.S. border. Send resume/abstract to: P.O. Box 39, Ruthven, Ontario N0P 2G0 or email to trucking@goldenjem.com. ja21-fe11
HELP WANTED FOR GREENHOUSE WORKERS
General Labour
Some lifting required and must work weekends.
$11.00/hour
Send resumes to: PO Box 27, Ruthven, ON N0P 2G0
APOLLO FARMS
Greenhouse general labour positions available Variable hours, Mon-Sat, including Sunday during peak harvest periods. $11.00, 60+ hours. Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com
Wanted: Mature PSW
For relief staff for vacations and possibly a couple shifts per week on the afternoon and the midnight shifts. Must have police clearance, current flu vaccine and proof of T.B. free.
Forward Resume: Attention Trudy Willan, Administrator Meadows of Wheatley, 21205 Pier Road, Wheatley, Ontario N0P 2P0 or Fax: 519-825-3745 or Email to: trudy06@bellnet.ca
GENERAL LABOURERS,
DRIVERS WANTED
• Experience Required
• USA & Canadian Border Crossing
• Detroit to Toronto
• Detroit to Chatham
ALSO LOOKING FOR A DISPATCHER
Please contact Megan between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 519-687-6846
Nature Fresh Sales is currently looking to fill a full time position of LOGISTICS ASSISTANT
Start Date: March 2015. Experience is an asset.
Salary: $15 - $18 hourly depending on experience. Benefits after 90 days.
Job tasks may include but are not limited to:
• Working with the computer program "Famous"
• Completing customs paperwork
• Preparing bills/paperwork
• Preparing small orders to be shipped
• Contacting drivers
• Answering phones
• Other general office tasks
Please apply in person or by mail at: 4 Seneca Drive Leamington ON, or by fax: 519-326-2070, or by email: employment@naturefresh.ca
SOUTHPOINT SUN
The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington MARINA & TOURISM ASSISTANT (SEASONAL POSITION)
Reporting to the Marina Supervisor, the Marina & Tourism Assistant is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with day-to-day operations of the facility. Developing and implementing program based marketing and promotional strategies and initiatives. For complete details regarding this position please visit our website at www.leamington.ca
Application deadline: 4:00 p.m. Monday February 23, 2015.
TEMPORARY CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOR NEEDED
With possibility of permanent class times. Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Kingsville fitness studio. Please call Erin at 519-819-5437
CERTIFIED YOGA TEACHERS
Able to teach Intro to Yoga/Yoga Basics/Gentle and a Mixed Level Flow. Days and times can be discussed. Call 519-478-0087
Jayne@eastside-yoga.com
The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington MARINA LEAD HAND (SEASONAL POSITION)
Reporting to the Marina Supervisor, the Lead Hand is responsible for efficiently conducting the day-to-day requirements for orderly administration, maintenance and operations of the Marina. The Lead Hand will act as a tourism ambassador, welcoming visitors and the general public in a friendly and courteous manner and provide tourist information when requested. For complete details regarding this position please visit our website at www.leamington.ca
Application deadline: 4:00 p.m. Monday February 23, 2015.
The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington MARINA RAMP ATTENDANT (SEASONAL POSITION)
Reporting to the Marina Supervisor, the Ramp Attendant is responsible for providing excellent customer service to all guests of the Marina. Recording, monitoring, selling and collecting ramp fees/passes from boaters using launch facilities. Conducting routine general maintenance and small repairs on the property. For complete details regarding this position please visit our website at www.leamington.ca
Application deadline: 4:00 p.m. Monday February 23, 2015.
The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington DIRECTOR OF LEGAL & LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director of Legal & Legislative Services is responsible for planning, organizing and directing of staff within the Legal & Legislative Services Department and acts as a member of the Management Committee which includes advising and assisting the CAO in carrying out his duties. The Director acts as the Clerk and the Solicitor for the Municipality. As the municipal solicitor, the Director provides legal advice directly to Council. The Director acts as legal counsel for the Corporation and is responsible for providing legal advice to the CAO and all municipal departments. The Director is also responsible for advising on matters related to human resources, bylaw, and ensuring that all the Clerk’s statutory duties as set forth in various Ontario Statutes are fulfilled. For complete details regarding this position please visit our website at www.leamington.ca. Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2015.
Annual Membership of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Corporation is effective from April 1 in one year to March 31 in the following year.
According to the Leamington District Memorial Hospital By-Law No. 16, a person is eligible to be an Annual Member when he or she pays to the Corporation the annual membership fee of $5.00, provided at the time of the payment of fee, the person must:
(i) Be over the age of eighteen (18) years; and
(ii) Have been a resident of the Catchment Area* for a continuous period of at least (3) months immediately prior thereto; or
(iii) Be employed in the said Catchment Area or counties for a continuous period of three (3) months.
Any person who wishes to join membership in the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Corporation for 2015/2016, please contact Linda Harfmann, 519-326-2373, ext. 4101 for an application. Applications must be received by the Board no later than March 15, 2015 in order to be eligible to vote at this year’s Annual Meeting in June.
*Catchment Area: Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley, Pelee Island, Essex and Lakeshore
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 10 STANDARD AIRBAGS
