Tomato Fest committee loses municipal funding
By Pat Bailey
It was a bit of a shock to the Tomato Festival Committee when they were denied funding, following municipal budget deliberations on Thursday.
St. Louis School is now the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board’s favoured location to house all Leamington students from JK to Grade 6.
While she hasn’t been officially notified yet, long-time festival committee member Sandra Bradt admitted the writing appears to be on the wall. But she’s hoping the tradition, re-established in 1984, has not come to an end.
The festival holds a very special place in her heart. She was an entrant in the festival pageant, the festival provided her with her first paying job as a summer student, and she has been a longstanding member on the festival’s volunteer committee.
Despite the blow to the festival, losing the municipality’s $13,000 in funding, Bradt admits there is still hope. She said they’ve already been approached by possible alternative sponsors.
Before making a decision on whether to move ahead though, Bradt said they have a lot of tough decisions to make.
Bradt said they have to consider the challenges they will be faced with – whether they would have enough volunteers to pull off a successful festival, whether the town’s denial of funding would affect the in-kind services they have provided in the past, such as barricades, garbage and other such services.
“If we had issues with the washroom, etc.,” said Bradt, “they would be there.”
But Bradt said Friday’s municipal announcement of a new festival, on the heels of their sponsorship denial, has her wishing there could be some kind of a collaboration to make one big festival — combining the two festivals into one.
The municipality announced it will host a festival that “will celebrate locally sourced food and beverages, designed to bring chefs, farmers, winemakers, brewmasters and local food producers together to create a culinary experience”.
“While the tomato remains an important part of Leamington’s history,” said the press release, “this festival will showcase additional locally grown or sourced food in our area. Fresh foods such as cucumbers, peppers, eggplant, meats and cheeses, Lake Erie perch and pickerel; foods deliciously prepared and paired with local wines and beers,” continued the release.
Bradt said they would certainly welcome an opportuni-
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School closure recommendation altered
By Bryan Jessop
A suggestion to close St. Louis Catholic Elementary School and have its students sent to Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School has been reversed.
After hearing feedback from representatives of St. Louis School during a public consultation meeting hosted by Cardinal Carter late last month, the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board’s administration has decided to instead recommend the closure of Queen of Peace. The school board is sticking with its plans to have all Leamington region Grade 7 and 8 students sent to a new middle school that will be established within the walls of Cardinal Carter, effectively addressing three underutilization issues with one plan.
Paul Picard — WECDSB director of education — admitted that he was initially enthusiastic about the original plan because of Queen of Peace’s close proximity to Cardinal Carter, but noted that the ‘central hub’ reasoning offered by by St. Louis supporters was convincing enough for a change of plans.
“They made a very compelling argument,” Picard said of the St. Louis group that attended the Jan. 25 public meeting. “It would be difficult to dispute their logic. If someone has a better idea, we have a responsibility to address that.”
The central hub explanation was based partly on anticipation of potential future developments coming to the St. Louis area following the recent extension of the Highway 3 bypass that now forms an intersection at County Road 34 and extends as far south as Seacliff Drive along the eastern boundaries of urban Leamington.
Several other facts also contributed to the reversal of the original recommendation, including condition of the two elementary school facilities and the amenities currently available within their structures. St. Louis currently hosts more instruction rooms and special classrooms than Queen of Peace and despite a gymnasium that is 850 sq. ft. smaller, has a total floor space 3,513 sq. ft. larger than the Nicholas Street school.
Reports available on the board’s website www.catholicboard.ca also indicate that over the past 10 years, St. Louis has been treated to nearly $1.2 million in renovations compared to about $520,000 at Queen of Peace. Although statistics on the same website indicate that Queen of Peace has significantly more outdoor green space than St. Louis, Picard noted that a land acquisition made behind the more westerly of the two schools isn’t factored into some statistics and that some of the Queen of Peace property — situated on a hillside — is not usable as a playground area.
A Ministry of Education-compiled Facility Condition Index (FCI) suggests that any school with a score of more than 30 per cent is in “critical” need of structural renewal. Most recent information suggests that the St. Louis FCI is 48.59 per cent while the number at Queen of Peace has reached 74.41 per cent. Projected renewal costs over the next 10 years are about $6.2 million at Queen of Peace and roughly $4.4 million at St. Louis.
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“The building at St. Louis is in much better shape,” said Picard. “There’s a huge space there that includes two retrofitted early learning classrooms (for JK and SK), a vibrant daycare program, an Outreach program and ESL (English as a Second Language) facilities. In many respects, it has all of the community hub aspects in it.”
If the board’s trustees approve the current recommendation during an April 5 meeting at its Windsor headquarters, changes would take effect as of the beginning of the 2016-17 school year in September. Queen of Peace would be used as a temporary home for Leamington’s new Catholic elementary middle school for Grade 7 and 8 students until required modifications to Cardinal Carter are completed.
The Ellision Street high school presently has 205 surplus student spaces available. Once the building becomes home to Grade 7 and 8 pupils, the secondary and middle schools will be sectioned off from one another with separate entrances and exits and swipe cards for travel from one school to the other when necessary.
Picard explained that the new middle school will be modeled after the arrangement made at Brennan Catholic High School in Windsor, which now shares a roof with Corpus Christi Catholic Middle School. A facility plan has not yet been submitted for the new high school/ middle school, as WECDSB communications coordinator Stephen Fields explained that an architect could be brought in to create and provide an assessment.
“The opportunities for Grade 7 and 8 students will be incredible in that environment,” said Picard, referring to access to several amenities at Cardinal Carter that older elementary pupils don’t have at their current schools.
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Picard explained that several parents of Grade 7-8 students transferred to Corpus Christi at Brennan were initially concerned with the change, but quickly began appreciating the new arrangements. He noted that daily arrival and departure times between high school and middle school students at Cardinal Carter will be staggered, with Grade 9-12 youths arriving earlier and Grade 7-8 students remaining for 60 to 70 minutes beyond the older groups’ regular 2:20 p.m. dismissal.
While changes to the three Leamington-based schools are being considered, the board is undergoing a similar process in west Windsor while two Amherstburg elementary schools will be reduced to one.
“Instead of investing into empty spaces, it makes more sense to spend that money on future programming,” Picard stated while also pointing out that the Ministry of Education is more likely to offer funding on expansion projects to schools that have addressed underutilization issues.
A board of trustee delegation meeting that will be open to the public has been scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at Cardinal Carter. Individuals wishing to make presentations of up to five minutes at the meeting can arrange to do so by contacting the WECDSB at 519-253-2481 by no later than Tuesday, Feb. 23 at noon.
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For now, said Bradt, they will continue to evaluate whether they should continue their efforts.
“We’re all passionate about it,” she said of her fellow committee members, “but it’s a lot of work.”
She said they really don’t know if the area could support two quite similar events in a short period of time.
“Festivals try not to compete with other festivals,” she added. “We do not want to deliver something halfbaked.”
As a taxpayer, Bradt said she understands that Council is trying to be fiscally responsible.
“I understand the budget challenges,” she said, “I get it.”
But Bradt admits she’s disappointed and said she just wishes there would be more opportunity for collaboration.
“Why couldn’t we take the best of the old and incorporate it with the new,” she said, “it would’ve been a better product.”
“We all have the same goals,” she continued, “to celebrate all that is Leamington.”
Southpoint Sun Gallery opens
The Southpoint Sun celebrated its 6th anniversary, and to commemorate their involvement in the Leamington community they have announced their official corporate sponsorship of the main gallery at the Leamington Arts Centre. Pictured here, from left to right, are Southpoint Publishing owners Jim Heyens and Sheila McBrayne with Leamington Arts Centre director Chad Riley and South Essex Arts Council chair Mary Jane Nohr. A wine reception was held on Friday, February 5 to officially open the Southpoint Sun Gallery in conjunction with the opening receptions of BUILD: an exhibition built by you, Figures by Mattia Lapa, and Cars & Stars III by Graydon Dyck.
Vehicle hits curb, driver charged with impaired driving
Leamington OPP observed a black pickup truck travelling westbound on Seacliff Drive at a high rate of speed on Monday, Feb. 15 at approximately 9:50 p.m.
Officers followed the vehicle, which struck a curb before stopping at the corner of Seacliff Dr. E. and Erie St. S.
The driver of the vehicle exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene.
A 39-year-old Leamington man was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and exceeding 80 milligrams Blood Alcohol Content. He will appear in a Leamington court in March to answer to the charges.
CBSA reports significant seizures at the border
The Southern Ontario Region of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) covers the southern portion of Ontario, encompassing the cities of Windsor, Sarnia, London, Fort Erie and Niagara Falls, and their surrounding communities.
Between July 1 and Dec. 31 or 2015, the CBSA in this region has made some significant seizures, which include:
• 678 narcotic/controlled drugs seizures, including 26 cocaine seizures totaling 83.8 kg.
• 140 tobacco seizures.
• 321 alcohol seizures.
• 115 firearm seizures totaling 163 firearms.
• Seizure of 348 prohibited weapons and devices.
• 66 currency seizures totaling $1.8 million.
• Improperly declared vehicles, worth over $539,000.
• Over $100,000 of artwork and china that were undeclared.
The 115 firearms seizures were the highest in Canada during this period.
All currency and monetary instruments must be reported if they total $10,000 or greater in Canadian dollars or its equivalent. Monetary instruments include
Municipality announces new festival
There’s a new festival coming to town! The Municipality of Leamington has announced that the town will be hosting a new festival this summer.
The festival will celebrate locally sourced food and beverages designed to bring chefs, farmers, winemakers, brewmasters and local food producers together to create a culinary experience.
While the tomato remains an important part of Leamington’s history, this festival will showcase additional locally grown or sourced food in our area – fresh foods such as cucumbers, peppers, eggplant, meats and cheeses, and Lake Erie perch and pickerel, foods deliciously prepared and paired with local wines and beer.
It is the muncipality’s vision to become leaders in the region for culinary tourism. This festival will be one of many food and drink initiatives being organized in the coming years.
The planning process has begun, so stay tuned as details will be released in the months ahead including dates, location, entertainment, participating vendors and much more.
For questions, comments, or if you’d like to be a part of the festival, contact Kelly Sfetkidis, Communications Officer, at kelly@leamington.ca or 519-326-5761 ext. 1117.
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Catch phrases defined a generation
So many popular catch phrases come from the television programs we watch.
From Donald Trump’s “You’re fired!”, to Jeff Probst’s “The tribe has spoken”.
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I got thinking of all of the things we used to say that stemmed from popular culture, mostly early days or the Golden Era of television.
Although I vaguely remember the old Brylcreem commercials and “a little dab’l do ya” and I’m much too young to remember “Kookie, Kookie, lend me your comb”, which stemmed from the character on 77 Sunset Strip, I did grow up with some very memorable catch phrases in my time.
Regionally, we can remember Bozo’s famous phrase “Whoa Nelly”, or how about the Friendly Giant saying, “I’ll go on ahead and lower the drawbridge.”
So many phrases bring back so many memories.
Who can forget Fred Sanford grasping his chest and saying “I’m coming to join you Elizabeth”, or calling his son Lamont “You big dummy”.
“Good night, John Boy” become a household phrase and so did “Dyno-Mite!”
John Travolta entered the scene with “Up your nose with a rubber hose” and all seemed good with the world.
The late great Robin Williams hit the ground running with “Nanu-Nanu” but he wasn’t the first outer space character with a catch phrase. Remember “Danger Will Robinson!”?
Starting with “To the moon Alice”, all the way through TV’s golden years, we had lots of them.
Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-in brought us “Sock it to me” and “Verrrrry interesting”, among other notable phrases that stuck in our minds.
How about “Book ’em, Danno” or “Live long and prosper”?
“This is my brother Daryl and my other brother Daryl” was a highlight of the Newhart show and as the seventies blossomed into the eighties, it brought us such gems as “What you talkin’ about Willis?” and “De plane! De plane!”
There were so many, I’m sure we all have our favourites.
Who didn’t smile when Gomer Pyle said “Gollllly Sergeant Carter” or when Eddy Haskell said “Gee, Mrs. Cleaver”.
Of course, along came the seventies with Happy Days’ “Sit on it, Potsie” or Archie Bunker’s “Meathead”. The beloved Kojak said “Who loves ya baby?” as he thrust
Time has certainly marched on since those golden years. Sure, we’ve had some gems pop up from time to time, like “No soup for you!” or “How YOU doin?”, but it seems those days of great catch phrases may be gone.
I wonder what the next great one will be?
Stories from the seaside
I hear that the weather up north has finally turned more seasonably cold. Although many were happy to have the milder weather, from the pictures I’ve seen on Facebook, people are enjoying all the activities that the cold and snow bring with them.
linked to the website that directs the inquiries to us. This is an exciting new part of the job.
Here on Little Whale Cay the weather has been cool and breezy as well. Each of our crew is enjoying the Canadian maple leaf toques that we brought back for them when we returned from our visit home. Arthur has been wearing his winter weather breaker for two weeks now. He tells us the cooler temperatures may be here a bit longer. How does he know?
Arthur is a true Bahamian and many of nature’s signs help him predict the weather. Just the other day when we were sitting together down at the harbour, he mentioned all the things that he has seen since Christmas that have pointed to cooler temperatures. The ring around the moon, mare’s tails, and the daylight moon that’s tipped over threatening to spill out water are only some of several things he has noted.
Whether or not it’s folklore or the radio station that Arthur goes by, he seems to have the weather down pat and is my ‘go to’ person for the latest update.
We are also working on some new marketing ideas for the island. I am reaching out to some of my connections from back home to help me put together some specialty retreats. Initially, we are putting together the numbers for yoga, fitness and art retreats. This will be a great opportunity for either individuals or couples to visit Little Whale Cay without having to rent the entire island.
Our friends, the McDermotts, are arriving here on Saturday. I am really looking forward to seeing the island through their daughter Jessi’s eyes. She will be our first visitor here under the age of 17, as we did not spend personal time with the young members of our charter group. Jessi’s teacher has asked her to do some homework while on Little Whale Cay. Not a day goes by without learning something new here, so we will make sure that this experience is a memorable learning experience for her, too!
The island is pretty quiet right now. When there was a break in the weather last week, we had two different groups of boaters stop around for a tour. One couple was anchored just outside our harbour on their 30-some foot sailboat. Mark and I took the whaler out to say hi. They had been sailing since November and were slowly making their way back home. They are from a place named Niceville, Florida. I assume it is a nice place!
Another couple came by on a beautiful 36-foot yellowfin powerboat. They have a winter home on Great Harbour Cay and were enjoying a day on the water. For any of you who have enjoyed cruising, you may have made a stop in Coco Cay, a small cay located right off Great Harbour. I hesitate to say we get excited when a boat comes around, but it happens so rarely it’s true.
Mark and I both have our list of things to accomplish. I have gone through all the guest homes, cleaning and getting them ready as if guests are coming. We don’t have anyone scheduled yet, but I have received a few inquiries for corporate events. The owners have given me the go-ahead to take over all island bookings. We have a new email address
We have three resident sea turtles in our harbour that range in size from 1 foot to 3 feet long. Arthur says they come in to get out of danger. I don’t like to think of the dangers they are escaping from. The songbirds are busy making nests, although the wind has blown a few out of the trees. Our friend ‘White Folk’ has returned to LWC. ‘White Folk’, as Arthur calls him, is a seagull like the ones from back home. When we first arrived, Mark tried to shoo him away as those same gulls cost us a lot of money in plastic for our greenhouse roof. Arthur promptly stopped Mark and told him that was his friend ‘White Folk’. Sure enough, that same gull returns every year and you will find him any day sitting on our seaplane ramp.
The temperatures have dipped. Enjoy your warm sip of coffee in the morning or a homemade bowl of soup by the fireside and think of some of the simple things that you can always count on, like the robin that will be in your back yard sooner than you think.
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Does washing food promote food safety?
Does washing food promote food safety? The answer is, some things should be washed and some should not.
As a society, we associate washing with cleanliness. We wash clothes, dishes and ourselves. So it might seem to make sense to wash meat and poultry to make it cleaner and safer, but this is not the case. Yes, fruits and vegetables should be washed; but you should not wash meat, poultry, fish, seafood or eggs.
The following tips will help to make sure you keep your food both clean and safe.
Meat and Poultry: Do not wash raw meat, poultry, fish or seafood before cooking because the water used in washing could splash and spread the bacteria from the meat to other foods, hands, clothes, work surfaces and cooking equipment. Some bacteria could not be removed from meat or poultry even if it were washed many times. The only way to ensure meat and poultry is safe to eat is to cook it to an appropriate internal temperature.
Soaking Poultry: Some people choose to soak poultry in salt water, commonly known as brining. This is a personal preference and does not have an impact on food safety. Keep poultry in the refrigerator while soaking it.
Washing Eggs: Do not wash eggs because it can remove the protective coating that is applied during commercial processing. Farm fresh eggs are no different. Eggs are laid with a natural coating on the shell called “bloom,” which helps to prevent bacteria from permeating the shell.
Washing Fruits and Vegetables: Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly under fresh, cool, running water, even if you plan to peel them. This helps to remove any surface pesticide residues and prevent the spread of any bacteria that may be present. Use a clean produce brush to scrub items that have firm surfaces (e.g., oranges, melons, potatoes, carrots, etc.). It is not necessary to use produce cleansers or soap to wash fresh fruits and vegetables.
Avoid Cross-Contamination: Use one cutting board for produce and a separate one for raw meat, poultry, fish and seafood. Use paper towels to wipe kitchen surfaces, or change dishcloths daily to avoid the risk of cross-contamination and the spread of bacteria. Sponges should be avoided as they are harder to keep bacteria-free. Wash cutting boards, dishes and countertops with warm, soapy water before and after use as well as between preparing different foods. Sanitize countertops, cutting boards and utensils before and after preparing food. Use a kitchen sanitizer (as directed) or a bleach solution (5 mL of unscented chlorine bleach to 750 mL of water). Rinse all items thoroughly with water.
World
Day of Prayer is Mar. 4
The World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement bringing Christians of many traditions together to observe a common day of prayer each year.
This year the World Day of Prayer will be held Friday, March 4 at 2 p.m. at the North Leamington United Mennonite Church, 625 Rd. 6, (west of Hwy 77).
Everyone is welcome to this special service prepared by the women of Cuba. Light refreshments and fellowship will be shared following the service. For more information contact Alfred Lehn 519-326-8891.
Spring of 2016 predicted to be warm and dry
AccuWeather reports Spring of 2016 may rank in the top 10 warmest on record for Canada as a whole. The season will get off to an early start across a large portion of the country, as El Nino continues to exert its influence. El Nino is defined by above-normal ocean water temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific, near the equator. In Canada, this can result in warmer-thanusual springtime weather.
This will be the case for much of Canada this year with the exception of areas from northern Quebec through Labrador. Colder weather will result due to a prevailing northwesterly
flow of cold air originating over the ice-covered Hudson Bay.
The primary storm track this spring will run from the southern United States then up into Atlantic Canada. With the primary storm track too far to the south and
east, most of Ontario will be drier than normal this upcoming spring. The drier conditions will lead to some warmth early in the season, but there will still be plenty of cold nights through the season with the potential for a late freeze.
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Your sense of time management and practicality come to the forefront this week, Aries. You want to get down to business, and your nononsense attitude will shine through.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, this is a great week to just kick back and be yourself without feeling the crunch of deadlines or responsibilities. You’ll get a few free moments to do whatever you like.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Something you have always wanted to do may become possible this week. Maybe it’s something from your bucket list. Bring a friend to join in the fun.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
How far you come this week depends on your attitude, Cancer. If you keep an open mind, you will find success. Keep a positive attitude and reap the rewards.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, you will have the opportunity to work on a personal problem that has gotten the best of you before. Work through all of the angles before you put a plan in motion.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
You may find yourself in the position of middle man this week, Virgo. Others come to you with their concerns, and you put their minds at ease.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, everything seems like it will be rather ordinary this week. That’s a good thing, as you can use a few laid-back days with not too much on your schedule.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, shopping is on your mind but you may have to put that idea off for a little while longer. More pressing purchases for the home or business take priority.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, your finances are a bit difficult to decode at the time being, and that can lead to trouble. Better to bring in someone who knows what he or she is doing to help you work it out.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, if you’re looking to fill the void in your calendar, sign up for a class that will challenge your creative or mental abilities. Try an arts or dance center as a start.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, if you find that you are craving some adventurous activities, get started. But work under the tutelage of an experienced guide to learn the ropes.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
You may find yourself teaching a co-worker some of the intricacies of the job. Don’t feel threatened; it may help lighten your own workload.
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Chamber releases qualitative labour market study
The Leamington & District Chamber of Commerce has released the next report from the second phase in the comprehensive community labour market assessment. This project, funded through a grant by Employment Ontario, is analyzing demographics, employer demand for labour, and the available local supply to identify gaps and opportunities.
Denise Ghanam, the Chamber’s labour market specialist, undertook a series of focus groups and one-on-one interviews with representatives from five identified key local economic sectors: agri-business, manufacturing, health care, tourism, and small business/entrepreneurship. More than 60 participants’ views are included in the full report.
The qualitative data collected and analyzed from these meetings and interviews revealed sector-specific labour market issues and workforce development challenges, as detailed in each of five sections. As well, some pre-dominant themes emerged, which cut across all sectors. Most importantly, the first theme was one of a surprising level of optimism within the business community, despite recent economic downturns and the Heinz plant closure. Numerous local businesses are expanding and forecasting growth.
The need for continued support of small businesses (as the backbone to the local economy and the source of future economic development) is paramount, and reinforces the Leamington & District Chamber’s critical role as the voice of entrepreneurs and local private enterprises.
Within each sector, some potential skill gaps and shortages were identified. Participants made suggestions for how the community and local businesses can work to address those issues. In particular, emerging and changing technologies in healthcare, manufacturing, and agri-business are driving the need for some community-based workforce development initiatives, with educational and skills training available locally
As well, the hospitality/tourism sector and small business/retail sector need assistance with essential skills development for staff, to deliver topnotch customer service in today’s demanding market place.
Finally, all sectors identified internal succession planning and promotion as a key retention tool. However, this needs to be supported by effective supervisory and leadership training delivered locally.
About the Leamington Labour Market Project: In April of 2015, the Ontario Ministry of Training. Colleges, and Universities awarded funding to the Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce for a year-long project to undertake a detailed labour market study. This project, valued at just over $140K including both in-kind local contributions and the Ministry funding, will allow the Chamber to gather community-specific information about the existing labour market skills, future needs and growth from existing businesses, and potential changes to the labour market pool.
A Steering Committee of local representatives from retail, agriculture, business development, and the Municipality have been selected to help oversee the implementation of the project. After a recruitment drive, a number of interviews were held for potential candidates to fill the role of the Labour Market Specialist. The Chamber selected Denise Ghanam, President of Ghanam Consulting Inc., to lead the research work. She brings a strong background in labour market research and years of experience in identifying and resolving complex human resources issues. Denise has recently begun her duties and will work diligently over the coming year to ensure the project stays on track and on budget.
The project work will include secondary research on similar communities facing labour market changes; primary data analysis of labour market indicators and information (such as the distribution of skill sets and median income by NOC code); focus groups and interviews; a Delphi technique approach from industry sector leaders to create forecasting model parameters; and the use of such a model to identify future labour market demand and supply. Further, work will be done to highlight any potential skill gaps facing the community. Based on the outcomes of the research, a series of recommendations will be made on how the Chamber can best assist local businesses to continue to flourish in the face of current labour market challenges.
Ghanam is a Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) and President of
Ghanam Consulting Inc. Her firm provides strategic planning, human resource consulting, and labour market research to private and public sector organizations.
Denise draws upon twenty years of broad business experience, including five years on the Executive Board of the HR Professionals Association of Windsor & District (two year tenure as the President), six years teaching management full-time at the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor, and almost a decade in the automotive manufacturing sector. She holds an Honours Commerce degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in Halifax, an MBA from University of Windsor in Business Strategy, and is currently working on her doctoral thesis (PhD) in human capital issues.
Ghanam’s previous work experience (including commercial banking, marketing, and service with the Naval Reserve), gives her a broad scope of organizational knowledge. Her skills in facilitating change and building consensus allow her to provide focused and practical solutions to whatever challenge she is resolving.
Her labour market research includes leading a national study on best practice and HR issues for the Council of Automotive Human Resources (CAHR) and a project for HRSDC about using labour market information to help displaced manufacturing workers transfer their skills to new industries. At a micro level, she consults with small and medium sized local companies regarding their people issues on a regular basis.
Denise lives in Windsor with her husband, Kevin, a professional firefighter and Canadian Forces Reservist. Her three grown children were born and raised in Ontario, but are now living across the country and around the globe. While she has spent most of her adult life in southwestern Ontario, Denise has not forgotten her East Coast roots, as she can still play a mean pair of spoons.
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Over 30 join in cash mob
By Pat Bailey
There was no whining by this group last Wednesday night, but there was a little wine tasting.
In the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce’s fourth ‘cash mob’, over 30 guests gathered at Jose’s Bar and Grill anxious to lend their support to a surprise area business.
Heading out to the waiting school bus armed with balloons and a sign, chamber general manager Wendy Parsons and assistant Jessica Ottley, waited until the bus was on it’s way to share the secret location with the anxious crowd.
A few minutes later, the group descended on the unsuspecting owners of this cash mob’s target--Aleksander Estate Winery.
Shocked but pleasantly surprised was Genny Bemben, who soon called in the reserves--husband Alex, for a little backup.
The Bemben’s welcomed the group, not only opening up their retail store, but offering them a chance to sample three of their finest wines.
Following the tasting, the ‘mobsters’ then descended on the store to purchase at least one bottle of wine, while others opted to buy several bottles from the little winery many were unfamiliar with before the ‘mobbing’.
Parsons said the response to the cash mobs has been incredible. She said each event has grown in numbers and said one of those targeted by the group, was overcome with emotion upon their arrival.
The purpose, said Parsons, “is to spread goodwill and spend a bit of money”.
She said they choose small businesses affiliated with the chamber, in an attempt to showcase little gems located in our own backyards.
“It’s a small gesture,” said Parsons, “but it can really help out a business.”
In fact, Parsons said more than half of the members of the cash mob had never been to the winery before Wednesday evening’s mobbing.
Liz Windsor was a newcomer to cash mob scene. While she had been interested in attending previous mobs, Windsor said Wednesday was the first time her schedule and the mobbing worked out--and she was glad it did.
Armed with four bottles of newly purchased wine, Windsor said she would certainly consider attending the next ‘cash mob’. “It was a lot of fun,” she said..
Parsons said the next similar event is expected to take place in July and she’s anxious to see if the turnout continues to grow.
“Response has been incredible,” she said.
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Wednesday’s cash mob descended on Aleksander Estate Winery.
Valentine’s Day Celebrated All Week at Gore Hill
During the week of Valentine’s Day, Gore Hill Public School Principal’s Council organized several activities, including a Guessing Jars contest where students had to guess the number of different valentine candies one of three jars, a contest in which students attempted to match each staff member with their favourite chocolate bar with the prize being a Valentine treat basket, and several random draws for a variety of valentine treats.
Students were also invited to “Dress like their Friend” on the last day of classes before Valentine’s Day.
Earlier in the month, every student also received a free box of Valentines to send to friends.
Investing for TOMORROW
Principal Council members Rachel Wong and Ryan Klassen prepare treat bags for staff and students for Valentine’s Day.
Gore Hill Public School winners of the Guessing Jar contest were, left to right, Travis Reid, Rachel Myers, Maya Robinson and Johnny Knelsen.
FREE 12-WEEK PARENTING
CLASS - hosted by Windsor Essex Community Health Centre, every Tuesday until March 29, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. Topics: nutrition, child development, discipline, safety, health & wellness. Prizes & giveaways. Free childcare provided. For more info or to register call Nicole at 519-258-6002 ext. 503.
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AND HERITAGE VILLAGE (CTMHV) ON THE ARNER TOWN LINE IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS to help with kids programs such as 'Pioneer for a Day', special events, shows, meetings, or in the museum, log cabins and period buildings, etc. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help out, contact Judy Anderson, Education and Volunteer Coordinator at CTMHV, 519-776-6909 or email education@ctmhv.com
HAPPIER MOMS - a time for moms and children, Wednesdays - February 17 & 24, at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington. If you're feeling down or stressed out, or need some ideas on how to manage those roller coaster feelings, you are welcome to join the group. Agenda: 9:30 - Coffee & Play; 10:30 - Coping Strategies; 11:00 Moving Our Bodies (bring your stroller!). For more information call 519-326-6391.
ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. will hold it's first meeting of the
2016 season on Saturday, February 20, 9:00 a.m., at The Gleaners building, Industrial Drive (off Oak St. W.), in Leamington. Discussion includes information on the spring arrival of purple martins and attracting these amazing birds to your home. The public is welcome. Call Paul 519-738-3476 for more info.
ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETING - Sunday, February 21, 1:30 p.m., St. Stephen's Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., WIndsor. Topic: What's Bugging Your Orchids. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Info: www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com
FOOD & FELLOWSHIP SUPPERMonday, February 22, 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.
STUDIES IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION, Sundays at 7:00 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 220 Erie St. N., Leamington. This is a new seminar on Bible prophecy. Study outlines are provided. All are welcome. For more information call 519-3221644.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - Friday, March 4 at 2:00 p.m., North Leamington United Mennonite Church, 625 Rd. 6, Leamington (west of Hwy 77). Everyone is welcome to this special service prepared by the women of Cuba. Light refreshments. For more information contact Alfred Lehn 519-3268891.
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. 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 SECC519-326-8629 ext.381. www.secc.on.ca.
PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princes St. (Princess Centre) Suite 408, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-3260612. Business calls: 519-3263821.
IF YOU HAVE PARKINSON’S and would like to join our group for information, exercise and support, come by Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to the Half Century Club, 160 Talbot St. E. Leamington.
Owner Genny Bemben is surprised upon the arrival of the mob, led by Jessica Ottley, assistant, and Wendy Parsons, general manager of the Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce.
Guests enjoyed a special wine tasting, courtesy of Aleksander Estate Winery Owners Alex and Genny Bemben.
Following the tasting, members of the cash mob, do a little shopping in the retail store.
Busy March approaching for Homestead
By Bryan Jessop
Local history buffs from across the county will have several chances to ‘tap into’ the region’s living past next month.
The John R. Park Homestead will welcome the upcoming maple syrup season with a variety of activities and events throughout the month of March, starting with the annual Maple Syrup Festival, slotted for Sunday, March 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event marks an opportunity for visitors to create maple taffy in the snow and to witness the making of the centuriesold treat as done in the region more than a century and a half ago. Guests of all ages will be able to take a closer look at the attraction’s different sites, displays and stations at their leisure while listening to the live ‘old time band’ music of Mike Houston and the Wood Choppers.
A new addition at the Homestead dubbed The Science of Maple will be introduced for the first time during the Maple Syrup Festival. The series of displays will be presented at the facility’s gallery-auditorium, explaining why maple syrup can only be produced in certain regions of the world and how it is produced by trees in relation to processes such as photosynthesis and chlorophyl production.
“It’s being presented at an approachable level so that it’ll appeal to everyone,” explained John R. Park Homestead curator Kris Ives. “It’s an interesting lesson on production from the tree to the table.”
Currently still in production, The Science of Maple will be on display during the festival as a trial run where feedback will be taken from visitors so that improvements can be made for the exhibits return in years to come. The new feature is being funded by TD Bank Friends of the Environment Fund and by Friends of the Homestead, the latter a group of volunteers that organizes and helps conduct fundraisers to supplement match-funding available through government grants.
The Maple Syrup Festival has been an annual attraction at the Homestead for the past 20-plus years and typically draws crowds of between 600 and 800 visitors of all ages, depending on weather conditions. During editions where there is no snow on the ground, the Homestead typically provides snow that was collected and stored in freezers from earlier in the winter. Visit erca.org for more information.
The family-oriented Maple March Break will take place Tuesday, March 15 and Friday, March 18, starting at 1:30 p.m. sharp on both days. Station-to-station tours will be led by six pioneerera dressed guides include one fluent in French. Groups are divided by age whenever possible, with each guest receiving a maple treat after their tour is completed. The popular event frequently sells out and averages 300 to 400 visitors per day. Admission information for this event is available at erca.org.
March 15 will also present Maple Moon, an evening event that is open to visitors of all age despite being geared more toward older guests. The decade-old attraction has proven popular with adults, couples and foodies, running from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Toured groups for the exclusive event are made up of a maximum of 20 people each, with a limit of 60 visitors in total. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling the Homestead at 519-738-2029 or by visiting the website www. eventbrite.ca, entering “Maple Moon” in the ‘Search for events or categories’ bar, clicking on the worlds “Maple Moon” and then clicking on the green ‘Get Tickets’ icon. Special packages are frequently available — featuring pure maple products — when purchasing tickets
through Eventbrite.
This year’s Maple Moon barn dance will include live fiddle music from Mike Houston.
Each year, about 30 per cent of the Homestead’s visitors arrive at the site at some point during the 30 days of March, making the maple season its most active month of the year.
“It’s a really big season for us,” said Ives. “When people think of syrup, they think of Canada, and this is one of the few regions in the world where it’s made.”
For the third consecutive year, Oxley Estate Winery will host a Maple Dinner event with proceeds to benefit preservation and restoration projects at the John R. Park Homestead through the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. The event will take place Saturday, March 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a limited number of tickets available. For reservations, contact Oxley Estates Winery at 519-738-3264.
Last year’s maple-themed dinner raised approximately $1,000 in support of the nearby Homestead.
The John R. Park Homestead, located at 915 Essex County Rd. 50, will also host the Ontario Museum Association’s travelling exhibit #mON400, a celebration of 400 years of Francophone settlement in Ontario. The exhibit opens at the Homestead Monday, Feb. 22 and remains until the end of March.
BANK THEATRE NOTES
10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434
LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805
FISH AND BIRD
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH @ 8:00 PM
The Bank Theatre in partnership with the Kingsville Folk Festival is proud to present the band Fish and Bird. Main Stage favourites from the 2014 Kingsville Folk Festival they are returning to Essex County with their incredible songwriting, harmonies and musicianship. This young Canadian band provides a fresh re-imagining of folk music for generations old and new. Tickets are $20 (fees may apply) and may be purchased by phone 1-800-838-3006 or online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2473610. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the performance begins at 8:00 p.m.
DALE'S LAST FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE Our 8th Season and 61st Show! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH DOORS OPEN @ 6:30 PM MUSIC STARTS @ 7:00 PM
No cover charge.
Free-will offering with proceeds to local charities. David and Sharon Light (Hosts for the evening)
Steve Morin, Joel Westlake & Gord Harwood
Paul Jones
Dennis Wiens
Sarah Elachkar, Jake Wiebe & Jeff Enns
Linda Lyman
Denis Basterache
Megan McGill & Lance Hardaker
CANADIAN WOMEN OF SONG II CONCERT MARCH 5 @ 7:30 PM & MARCH 6 @ 2:00 PM
The ladies take the stage again with another tribute concert to Canadian music, both pop and folk. Come and join Sharon Light, Nicole Barron, Jacquie Cadarette, Janet Dixon-Snaden and Patti DiMaggio as they perform songs from Jann Arden, Tom Cochrane, Shania Twain, The Rankin Family, Anne Murray, Leonard Cohen, Serena Ryder, BTO, and many others along with a few favourites from their first concert. David Light heads up "the fellas in the band" with John Takle, Steve Cox, BJ Laub and Jeff Wilkinson. Tickets are $15 and available at Wharram Jewellery, Thomson Guardian Pharmacy and the Lesson Lounge. IAN SMITH PRESENTS AN EVENING OF
JAZZ SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH @ 7:30 PM Details to follow.
Lucas Raposo of Leamington tests his strength and balance by hauling two buckets containing maple tree sap during the John R. Park Homestead’s annual Maple March Break event last year.
John R. Park Homestead interpreter Karen Harris leads an activity for one of the younger groups during the ERCA facility’s Maple March Break event last year. The event drew a combined total of nearly 700 visitors during its two-day tour. This year’s Maple March Break For Families takes place Tuesday, March 15 and Friday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m. both days. (Sun file photos)
The Sunday SerieS: i nterviews with inspiring women in Leamington and essex County
Sometimes, ideas and inspirations get lodged way back behind all of the ‘to dos’ and the messes, just like sitting for long periods of time makes your joints stiff and your back ache. Our souls need movement. For me, my ideas seem to come while on a walk, or while swimming laps, the pounding of my feet like a meditation of sorts, numbing the day-today worries, allowing my daydreaming to take over.
This summer, while on one of these meditative journeys, it dawned on me. I was frustrated with the status quo. My work with photography felt a little stuck and the conversations with other creatives seemed to be on one of those hamster wheels; the same themes running their way through conversations about value and time and maybe sometimes
The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You
ANGLICAN
St. John The Evangelist
60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111
Sunday Worship Services
8:30 & 10:30 am
St. Mary’s Church
East West Road, Pelee Island
1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am
Calvary Church
North Shore Road, Pelee Island
1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am
BAPTIST
First Baptist Church
3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Heritage Baptist Church
555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley
519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner
Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm
Wheatley Baptist Church
47 Talbot St. E.., Wheatley 519-825-7433 Pastor Richard Smith
Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 10:00 am
CONGREGATIONALIST
Faith Everlasting Congregational Church
589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994
Sunday Worship 11 am L
220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644
Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am
LUTHERAN
St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church
311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am (Eng)
MENNONITE
Faith Mennonite Church
269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391
Sunday Worship Services
10:50 am (Summer 10 am)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church
1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734
Sunday Worship Services
9:15 am (German), 10:45 am (English)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church
108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Leamington United Mennonite Church
78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727
Sunday Worship 9:45 am
Summer Worship Services 10:00 am
Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605
1 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am
North Leamington United Mennonite Church
625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928
Sunday Worship 10:00 am
South Point Community Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-322-1858
Sunday Gatherings 10:30 am
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Iglesia 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
FGT Family Church
285 Talbot St. E., Leamington Free bus rides available 519-322-2316
Service Sunday 9:15 am & 11 am am
Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
English/Spanish 6:30 pm
Templo Christiano De Leamington
39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654
Sunday Worship Services 3 pm
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
feeling voiceless in our dreams for our work and our lives.
But, as I try to remember – as do most people who are looking to move forward – nothing stays the same, and we can make the changes by making the choices – move. move,
move!
This is how The Sunday Series was born. It dawned on me that there could be a space created for sharing, a space created for inspiring and a space created for a change in this conversation.
If you are like me – a creative, a dreamer, a seeker and maybe a little lost – this might me the inspirational conversation that brings a little shift to your week. The conversation that reminds you that anything is possible.
– Lee-Ann
PRESBYTERIAN
Knox Presbyterian Church
58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541
www.pccweb.ca/knoxleamnington/ 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)
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 519-825-4157
Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am
Olinda-Ruthven United Church
1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven ON 519-326-3138
Sunday Services at 9:30 am
Wheatley United Church
59 Talbot St. W., Wheatley ON 519-825-4157
Sunday Services at 10:30 am
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda
2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352
Sunday Service 10:30 am
Dueck, Ginger Snaps Photography
MeeT Lee-anne SeTTeringTon
Lee-Anne Setterington is a longtime Leamington resident who has lived and worked in cities like New York and Toronto. She’s one of the folks who has chosen to return to her hometown for its beauty and its possibilities. With all of the opportunities to make a creative life and work life collide in an online marketplace, why not have the best of both worlds? A nice smalltown with familiar people and a successful career.
Lee-Anne started the grassroots initiative to save the Leamington District Memorial Hospital OB ward, which was successful after over 7,000 names were collected in 10 days. Lee-Anne has also operated Setterington Gifts and Books of Faith, Liddle Treasures, and Setterington Cemetery Services.
Tenacity, creativity, and hard-work combine to make Lee-Anne an incredible asset to the community.
What are you up to these days?
“I’ve stared a new venture with my boyfriend, Frank Maertens, called JunkWhisperers, which states that we listen to junk and find out what it wants to be and then create it. In other words, we are having a lot of fun!”
Tell me about your new venture.
“The motto is ‘We are living the life, one piece of junk at a time.’ Calling ourselves the JunkWhisperers, we are collecting the rusty, the old, and the plain antiques, then repurposing them into birdhouses or Garden Art.”
How did you settle into knowing this was the direction you wanted to go in?
“Believe or not, I can remember going to the Leamington junk yard as a child with a shovel looking for old
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The Sunday SerieS
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blue glass bottles. I love collecting or even more, I love the find. With having an artist background and Frank having a construction background, we have the perfect combination for this business. We have started slowly, collecting, going to auctions, helping people clean out barns and such and we then started creating objects with our finds.”
Lee-Anne made a gorgeous mosaic out of an antique iron - a must see in person!
Where are you hoping to go with your new venture?
“Moving forward, we are looking to create a Spring Garden art line for 2016, selling it locally and online on Etsy.”
What is one thing you would love to tell people about your new business? What makes your heart soar with your new direction?
“JunkWhisperers is definitely a passion for us. And when there is a passion there is less stress, because you are doing what you are meant to do and what you love.”
What have some of your challenges been, have you ever been taken more or less seriously as a woman in your line of work?
“Fortunately, the craft business is mainly women. However, with that being said, it is always a challenge to be taken seriously as a woman business owner. Whether it’s here in Leamington or working in Chicago, you have to work twice as hard to receive any respect. When I am not taken seriously or overlooked, I realize that I really don’t care about others opinion of me. I am doing the best I can, creating what I care about. And of course, the best revenge is being a huge success.”
What advice would you give to another creative soul who may hesitate when going for it?
“I believe the best advice is, “Never, never, never give up.”
When I was photographing Lee-Anne in her studio space, she also spoke to finding your TRIBE. “When you spend time with, and share with, and are surrounded with people who ‘speak your language’ the journey becomes so much richer.”
Lee-Anne has a soft spot for animals, too. Her animal family members were eager to pose for me, and Tigger even smiled for the camera!
When I was leaving, Lee-Anne gifted me with some healthy, beautiful eggs. My kids were excited to have ‘real’ eggs in the fridge for breakfast and jostled to make sure they got a taste. Thank you, Lee-Anne - they got excellent reviews.
It was a honour to get to spend time with a TRIBE member, to hear more about JunkWhisperers, but mostly, to spend time with a woman as diverse and kind, as creative and entrepreneurial and as down to earth as Lee-Anne.
211
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make the right call and help reduce non-urgent calls to 911
If people need or want help, knowing the right number to call will help them find the right services for their situation and help reduce non-urgent calls to 911.
211 is answered live, 24 hours a day, every day of the year including holidays, in more than 150 languages. Residents can call 2-1-1 for information on community, social and health services, as well as municipal, provincial and federally funded services like housing, employment and mental health and addiction agencies. Residents can also call 211 for services like food banks or for the non-emergency police number.
211 calls are answered by trained experts with information about community services and can refer callers to the support they need. When people don’t know where to turn, 2-1-1 is available to help answer their questions
Residents should always call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies or crimes in progress that require police, fire or paramedic services.
ERCA approves 2016 budget
Phosphorus reduction, a phragmites control pilot project, creation of new wetlands and significant trail construction projects top the list of projects that the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has identified for 2016.
“The approved 2016 budget totals $8.4 million, with a levy contribution from municipalities of about $2.9 million,” said ERCA general manager Richard Wyma.
Wyma noted that upon completion of the Cypher Systems Greenway, which was funded through the efforts of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation, donations, corporate support and a Canada 150 grant, more than 70 kilometres of Greenway Trail will have been acquired and developed for the benefit of residents at no cost to municipal taxpayers.
ERCA will coordinate the development of Stormwater Management Guidelines to provide consistency for stormwater submissions throughout the region at a substantial cost savings to municipalities, and will also deliver Risk Management Services.
“Absent ERCA’s role, each municipality would have to train and fund their own staff and Risk Management program to comply with the Clean Water Act,” Wyma explained. “As well, ERCA successfully lobbied and advocated for broader access to provincial Source Protection Municipal Implementation Funding for all municipalities in the Essex Region, significantly reducing costs for municipal program delivery for three years.”
Already this year, ERCA has launched a new Specialist High Skills Majors certification program and in the spring, will host a Lake Erie Student Conference to connect secondary school students, teachers and Great Lakes professionals with environmental challenges in the western Lake Erie basin and highlight Great Lakes related career opportunities across a broad spectrum of professions.
Continuing to strive to create a state of environmental sustainability for the region, ERCA will also restore at least 125 acres of land, plant 120,000 trees and 20 acres of prairie habitat. Work is already underway to create five new acres of wetlands that will help restore hydrology, improve water quality and habitat for wildlife and fish. ERCA will work with partners to undertake a Detroit River Fish Habitat Study, and will implement projects and research to reduce phosphorus loadings to Lake Erie, including the analysis of water control structures for tile drainage management, rain gardens for urban storm water management, urban and rural Low Impact Development (LID) projects and the research of innovative farming practices and Best Management Practices.
Based on Current Value Assessment, the cost of conservation is about $15.57 per household valued at $200,000. “A survey of all 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario recognizes that ERCA is in the top 10 in terms of programs and services,” Wyma said. “At the same time, ERCA ranked 30th out of 36 Conservation Authorities in terms of General Levy supporting operation of its programs (21.7%), consistently well below the average (41.6%) over the last three years.”
Thank You
I would like to thank everyone for all your Get Well wishes and for the beautiful birthday cards. Your thoughts, prayers, visits, phone calls and your concerns are very much appreciated. God bless each and every one of you.
Donna Dennis
PHYLLIS DOBSKY
The family of the late Phyllis Dobsky would like to express their sincere appreciation for all the Love and Support we received, during our Mother`s journey. To all who sent flowers, cards, condolences and prayers, we thank you. To Pastor Mike Sealy for your Spiritual guidance and comforting words about our Mother. Gena from Bayshore and Beth Reid from CCAC, your support was very much appreciated. To Dr. Randy Holloway thank you for your friendship and support, could not have done this without you. To Dan Hammond for your professionalism and support, it was very comforting. To the Pickwick Apt. friends Edna and Johanna, she loved both of you very much, thank you to all the tenants that donated to the Erie Shore Hospice in honour of our mom. To the Mennonite Home Supportive Housing Staff, thank you for your care and compassion when she was in need.
We are truly blessed to have had our Mom for 89 years, and now our Guardian Angel. She is greatly loved and will be forever missed. Brian, Linda, Donna, Bernadette, Brenda, Larry & families.
Aug. 17, 1955 - Feb. 21, 2014 Your left us too soon. But you are always in our hearts. We pray you are at peace. Love Mom & Family
When we are in need of comfort, We walk down memory lane. There we see you smiling, We talk with you again. And as we wander slowly back, We seem to hear you say, Don't grieve. Don't cry, my family. We'll meet again some day.
Always loved, and sadly missed by your family every
Years
Forty-four golfers managed a respectable 79 aces on Feb. 11 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
Leading the pack with 6 aces was Andy Orsini, followed closely by Murray Hartford with 5, and Pete Daudlin and Barb Murphy each with 4. Carding 3 each were Ethel Ferguson, Lloyd Honey, Tony Hudvagner, Bill Ward, Betty McManus and ‘The Phantom’. Two dropped for Mary Binder, Dorothy Cascadden, Cathy Dewhurst, Tom Hyatt, Eva Kah, Eileen McIntosh, Bob McWilliam, Colleen Pearse, Barry Sweet, Sharon Teskey and Linda Walsh. Chipping in with 1 apiece were Mike Binder, Kathy Bradley, Murray Cascadden, JoAnn Ferguson, Norbert Gisi, Jack Gisi, Wanda Hayes, Perpetua Hildrop, Laurie Hylton, Bill Mayville, Duane McIntosh, John Murphy, Garry Pozzo, Moe Scratch, Marilynn Speed, Art Sweet, Rose Taylor, Bill Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg and Gerrit Vriesen.
An excellent score of 16 for 9 holes was recorded by Colleen Pearse. Delivering 17 over 9 were Mike Binder, Betty McManus, Tom Hyatt and Andy Orsini (2). Eighteen went to Pete Daudlin (2), Jack Gisi, Bob McWilliam, Barry Sweet, Bill Mayville, Bill Ward (2), Eileen McIntosh, Murray Hartford (2), Laurie Hylton, Murray Cascadden, Tom Hyatt, Cathy Dewhurst, Andy Orsini (2) and John Murphy.
A strong score of 35 over 18 holes was carded by Andy Orsini with 2. Bill Ward, Murray Hartford, Tom Hyatt, Colleen Pearse and John Mayville each delivered a 36. Recording 37 were Pete Daudlin, Eileen McIntosh, Laurie Hylton and Tom Hyatt. Pete Daudlin, Eva Kah, Jack Gisi, Bill Mayville, Bill Ward and Lloyd Honey each managed a 38. Continuing his strong play was Andy Orsini carding a 70 for 36 holes. Rounding out the score for 36 holes was Tom Hyatt with 73, Bill Ward with 74, Pete Daudlin with 75, Bill Mayville, Eileen McIntosh and Colleen Pearse with 77 and Eva Kay with 78.
Some of the lowest team scores for the year were recorded with first place going to Team Kings with 226 (Andy Orsini, Colleen Pearse, Kathy Bradley). A score of 232 was good enough for Team 9 (Barry Sweet, Bill Mayville, Bill Ward) to capture second place. Team Queens (Murray Cascadden, Cathy Dewhurst, Tom Hyatt) nailed down third place with 236.
Play continues every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.
T.H.I.N.K b4 U Send campaign: cyber-bullying
and self/peer exploitation a growing concern
Young people and their families are urged to “T.H.I.N.K b4 U Send” each and every day to ensure their safety in the online world.
One of the growing concerns associated with the Internet and mobile devices include cyber-bullying. Cyber-bullying happens when people use computers, cellphones or other devices to embarrass, humiliate, torment, threaten or harass someone else. With the rapid advances in technologies, cyber-bullying is happening to more and more people every day.
Another increasing concern is the issue of self/peer exploitation. Also known as “sexting”, this behaviour is commonly defined as youth creating, sending or sharing sexual
images and/or videos with peers via the Internet, social media sites and/or electronic devices.
The Ontario Provincial Police are encouraging everyone to apply the T.H.I.N.K test before posting or sending a cyber message or photo.
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Six teams battle it out at Filipino basketball tournament
By Pat Bailey
While the NBA all-stars were competing last weekend in Toronto, all-stars in Leamington were showing off their skills at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex.
In the 2nd annual Basketball Tournament for Filipino Migrant Workers, hosted by the Migrant Worker Community Program, players competed for the championship trophy and bragging rights in a contest that pitted greenhouse versus greenhouse in an epic battle on the courts.
In a real nail biter, it was Mucci 2 on the winning side of a 50-49 score, upsetting the defending champions, Lakeside Produce.
Lorraine Gibson, chair of the MWCP, said the tournament was organized once they became aware of the importance of basketball to the Filipino community.
“They work hard,” said Gibson, “this is their outlet, their passion.”
She said she was thrilled with the interest shown, both by the workers and about 200 fans. Gibson said the tournament and the crowd has grown tremendously, from two teams and 22 players when it began, to six teams with 85 players on their rosters.
The teams represented five Leamington or Kingsville greenhouse operations: Mucci 1, Mucci 2, Greenhouse Warriors, Cielo Vista, Policella Farms and Lakeside Produce.
Earning tournament
‘most valuable player ‘ honours for the newly crowned champs, Mucci 2, was Arthur Calayo Jr., who also served as his team’s captain.
Joel Kahanap, leader of the runner-up Lakeside group, was voted best team captain.
Other team captains included Jun David (Greenhouse Warriors), Marlon Ludaes (Policella Farms), Ivan Seith Manalang (Muc-
ci Farms 1) and Jerry Tumulak (Cielo Vista Farms).
Gibson said the league has come a long way since its humble beginnings in a small gym in a local church basement.
“We have grown by leaps and bounds,” said Gibson, “not only in terms of the number of sponsors and players, but also fans.”
She credits Ariel Moreno
and Jay Avir Palma Gil for the success of the league and the tournament.
“They came to us to see if we could help them plan and host an indoor basketball tournament,” said Gibson, “that’s when we found out how passionate the Filipinos are about basketball. “
But she said it wouldn’t have been possible without the volunteers and, of course, the sponsors.
Taking on the thankless
job as
Tackling the technical aspect of hosting a tournament were Aries Young (commentator), Heidi Docuyanan (photographer), Jay Lloyd Umoquit (clock timer), Melchor Sara (sound technician) and Rezil Olsim (scorekeeper).
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The jump ball marks the official start of the championship game. Final game action.
referees were Ariel Moreno, Dindo Amba, Jason Oliverio, Jay Avir Palma Gil, Meynard Garganta, Renee Torrean and Reynaldo Masias.
Trivia Night 17: a February tradition
The month of February is best known for Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras and Ground Hog Day. But if it is the last Wednesday in February, there is also another tradition, Trivia Night.
This year marks the seventeenth consecutive edition of the popular event.
Trivia Night 17 takes place on Wednesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Portuguese Club in Leamington.
Teams of four (4) work together answering trivia questions competing for cash prizes, door prizes and most importantly – bragging rights.
The evening consists of 120 questions (12 rounds of 10 questions) and includes a wide variety of trivia subjects. Subjects such as entertainment, sports, TV, history, food and much, much more.
“To date we have written and presented over 1,900 questions,” said Jeff Lamotte, Trivia Night 17 chairperson. “After this Trivia Night we will have asked over 2,020.”
All proceeds support minor baseball locally.
“It is a fun evening,” said longtime emcee Mark Ribble. “It is hilarious to watch when a team talks themselves out of a right answer or to see the elation when they correctly answer a question and it is obviously a wild guess.”
Teams can register online at leamingtonminorbaseball. com or by visiting Fletcher’s Cleaners in Leamington. For more information contact Jeff at 519-566-4558.
Rhine Danube bowling scores
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores for Feb. 1.
Games Over 200: Ernie Purr 201, Heinz Kosempel 235-216, Chris Kosempel 212-206, Willy Fittler 225-213, Aaron Dickau 237, Eric Zimmer 204, Dan Dalimonte 202215-253, Brent Bishop 232-236-238, Tys Schaafsma 215, Wayne Abbott 209, Shawn Leclair 202, Jack Valade 210, Robert Nykyfuruk 201.
Series Over 550: Ozzie Wolf 557, Heinz Kosempel 639, Chris Kosempel 568, Willy Fittler 627, Aaron Dickau 579, Eric Zimmer 569, Dan Dalimonte 670, Brent Bishop 706, Jack Valade 572, Robert Nykyfuruk 553.
High Handicap Games: Dan Dalimonte 305, Tys Schaafsma 284, Willy Fittler 273.
High Handicap Series: Dan Dalimonte 826, Willy Fittler 771, Brent Bishop 754.
Standings: Fittler Farms 31, Weil’s Food 27, Dickau Construction 19, Taki’s 18, Rhine Danube 16, Del Fresco 15.
ENGVALL Saturday, February 20
DAVID SPADE Friday, March 11
JOHNNY REID
Saturday, March 19
March 26
Can’t lose for winnin’
One of the greatest tests of patience that any husband or boyfriend can take on is to watch the Super Bowl with his wife or girlfriend.
My wife, like many others, has a somewhat hard time grasping the fundamentals of the game — four (or three on our side of the border) chances to advance the ball 10 yards to achieve another first down, when to pass and when to run the ball, why a touchdown is worth three times more than a two-point conversion, etc. After the game ended, the cameras focused on a Carolina player who was obviously doing his best to hold back the waterworks. My wife couldn’t understand for the life of her why he was so upset.
I tried to explain that it’s a pretty tough moment to advance that far only to be denied the glory of a championship title in ANY sport. From there, she went on about how “its just a game” and that problems like war, disease, hunger and crime were far more pressing issues than a silly football game. While I don’t/didn’t disagree, I still tried vehemently to explain what it means to an athlete to lose a game like the Super Bowl.
I know I’ve covered the topic of losing in this little weekly rant of mine in the past, but a couple recent instances have come about to inspire a bout of topical recycling so to speak. A few days ago, a co-worker mentioned a hockey league a young relative was involved in where coaches were encouraged to refer to losing as “finishing the game in second place” — or words to that effect. Sorry, but if you’re involved in any sort of leisurely competition that involves less than three entries and you didn’t finish first — you lost.
Believe it or not, there are a few bright sides to losing. First, and perhaps most importantly, it’s not the end of the world. Life as we know it kind of drives me insane sometimes. We tend to ignore the effects that post-traumatic stress disorder has on our troops after they’ve witnessed the deaths of innocent people, but we go out of our way to protect our kids from the oh-so damaging consequences of losing a peewee hockey game. It seems to me that we should be tweaking our priorities a smidgen.
Secondly, losing builds character. A kid who grows up under the impression that he’ll never lose is going to be hard pressed to actually handle it when it happens regularly in his or her adult life. Anyone who bothers to keep track will notice that we lose, get turned away, shot down, denied, thumped, embarrassed and/or humiliated on a virtually routine basis. The sooner one gets used to it, the better that person will be able to handle it when they fail, get dumped, fired, rejected or overlooked.
I often think we don’t give kids the credit they deserve. They’re not all emotional time bombs. For one case in point, a funny thing happened after a game between Southpoint and Harrow teams in a hockey game of six year olds. The first surprise was the scoreboard — the game ended in an 11-3 score and low and behold, the scoreboard read 11-3. After it all came to an end, the kids on the losing Harrow team were — believe it or not — okay with it. Not a single kid was crying, whining or demanding a medal for just showing up. There were no therapists behind the bench to offer counselling for the tragedy that had unfolded before their very eyes. One kid muttered “did they score AGAIN?” after the Caps scored their ninth or 10th goal, but he didn’t seem all that concerned. It was more of a ‘six-year-old kid needs something to shout because he’s a six-year-old kid’ moment.
Also recently, a particular loss came about that seemed to divide people who weren’t even fans of either team involved. In the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Midwestern Conference, the Caledonia Corsairs handed a 17-1 arse whooping to the Pelham Panthers — again (Oct. 31 and then again on Feb. 6). A league web forum is rife with debate on who should be the target of backlash — Caledonia for running up the score or Pelham for its inability to ice a more competitive team.
We can certainly scratch the Pelham goalie off the blame list, since he faced 103 shots and all (which, by the way, earned him the new GOJHL record for saves in a single game, a title normally reserved for netminders involved in games that drag on into quintuple overtime). Anyway, I can see both sides of the argument. Every team is responsible for putting a respectable product on the ice to give fans some sort of bang for their buck. I salute the Pelham players for stepping forward to do battle in what they knew would be a David vs. Goliath showdown. Sadly, they had only 12 skaters — no doubt a contributing factor to the 16-goal differential. A struggling on-ice product can often be traced back to management and/or the executive level of the team, but since I don’t know the situation’s background, I won’t point any fingers. One solution for the team on the winning side of a yawnfest is to give their fourth line more ice time. It seems the Corvairs only dressed three lines, so that wasn’t an option. Personally, I’d be more insulted as a player with the losing team if the opposition wandered around at half throttle than if they kept pressing for goals. Can’t blame a guy (or team) for trying.
Jessop’s Journal
The future of weather
Special to the Southpoint Sun
By Jonathan Pollard
“The trouble with weather forecasting is that it’s right too often for us to ignore it and wrong too often for us to rely on it.” – Patrick Young, American author Folks, a ‘cold front’ isn’t just a between-the-sheets phenomenon, and thermocline isn’t just another fun word to spell with Alphagetti. And even the TV ‘Jeopardy’ geniuses would be wise to steer well clear of the Adiabatic Process category. But overly academic as they may seem, these brain teasers actually do serve a purpose. Pig-Latin as it is for the majority, for meteorologists, mastering this jargon is par for the course. And just as many of those in the medical profession are prone to weaving sevensyllable words into conversation, so too are forecasters likely to do the same with their unworldly lingo. To them, a ‘hook echo’ isn’t the name of an obscure board game. It’s... what else? ...a radar reflectivity pattern observed in a thunder clapper. Duh!
And that, in a nutshell, is a large part why professional weather forecasters hang in such rarefied air, revered and idolized by the masses. They actually know what this stuff means. This is their calculus. These prognostications are waited on with bated breath, their slick wizardry becomes unquestioned. Our leisure lives are crammed around their fancy maps and sophisticated computerized Doppler weather radar models. Umbrellas are lugged around on clear days on orders from these luminaries that leaking clouds were spotted some fifty miles northeast ten minutes earlier. And we believe them – wholeheartedly. Why shouldn’t we? They’re well-respected weather peeps.
There’s just one thing, though, that doesn’t sit well with this environmental science. And you have to look real close to notice. But it’s there. In front of our noses but behind our backs, it’s there. The soothing voices of these sharply-attired, quick-witted, hand-a-waving prophets aside, there is something fundamentally flawed about this hypnotic profession.
The 6-7 day forecast.
Funny thing is, we – the ever-gullible junkies we are – actually demand to keep the drip flowing on this insidious meteorological racket. Our picnics hinge in the balance, as do landscaping chores and a veritable host of other alfresco dalliances. Information, please.
Give us our meds!
It’s a subtle taunt, dangling just so at the windup of every carefully choreographed segment: “The next five days or so will bring showers and lower temps, but the weekend looks beautiful. I repeat: Beaut-i-ful!”
Maybe... maybe not. It’s a well-known secret that these extended outlooks are laden with variables. Sure, computer models do provide the oomph for future predictions. But is this conjectural evidence, significant in its power to make or break backyard barbeque plans before they even get off the ground, compelling enough to make public?
Granted, fire whirls are serious business for anyone who studies them for a living, but for everyone else, just a plain old accurate short-term forecast usually suffices. Tonight, tomorrow. The next day. Three days max. Anything beyond that is a calculated guess. Not quite a par-five from the truth, but still, murky enough to omit from the equation.
The problem is, people have short memories. Four days from now, the two- to three-day forecast would be more or less accurate. But, add in those four days, and the extended forecast would be, for the sixth and seventh days, a virtual Etcha-Sketch. Winds may shift direction, or wither out entirely. But we wouldn’t no-
(Illustration by Bruce Jamieson) tice. Instead, we’d notice that the short-term outlook would be accurate. And why wouldn’t it? It usually is. It’s less variable. Weather forecasters, those who had raised their hands in science class, come to realize this fault and learn to exploit it through the camouflage of “fifty percent chance of showers late Tuesday afternoon” or “a groundhog somewhere saw his shadow today, so I see a 58% probability for a blizzard late next week.” Well, of course. It’s a practice investors refer to as hedging their bets. Technically, they’re never wrong. If news reporters were allowed the same professional latitude, many would be cited for contempt. Imagine a six o’clock news anchor working herself into a lather: “Well, Charles, the suspect sure as heck looks guilty. Look at him, I mean, look at that smirk. Betcha didn’t know, my ex-husband wore that same look of indignation that night he staggered home late reeking of (explicit) Sophia Loren. Yeah, Chucky, the guy’s guilty, all right. Guilty as sin.”
Imagine.
Circumstantial evidence devoid of the graphical pageantry of an extended forecast. Perhaps Harris K. Telemacher, Steve Martin’s zany weather character in L.A. Story, summed up his role best: “It’s sunny out right now, back to you.”
Stars weekend results
Community Trophies Peewee girls met Chatham for the second time in the playoffs and dominated throughout. Although Southpoint had many opportunities they did not put the puck in the net until the 1:30 mark of the first. Ava Hildebrandt shot the puck to the net from the hashmarks. Alyssa Lamb sent the rebound over to Stephanie Wiebe who shot the puck into the corner of the net. Thirty seconds later the same forwards applied pressure down low and Alyssa put the puck in. Assists went to Ava and Stephanie. In the third, Alexa Taylor one-timed the puck into the net. Courtney Jeffery preserved a shutout by making a great save on a Chatham breakaway.
The Naples Pizza Southpoint Bantam Stars welcomed the LaSalle Sabre Cats to the Unico rink on Sunday afternoon for some intense Essex versus Kent league playoff action. The Lady Stars skated hard and battled; however, they came up a little short as LaSalle found the back of the net midway through the second and once more with five minutes remaining to secure a 2-0 win. Caitlin Preston made several fantastic saves to keep her team within striking distance.
The Leamington Kinsmen Southpoint Intermediate Stars travelled to South Windsor Arena to tangle with the Windsor Wildcats who had yet to lose a single game this entire season. Thirty-two seconds from the drop of the puck, Krista Marshall and Kelsey Babkirk sent Kim Goyeau to the net as she made no mistake and buried the puck deep in the net to put the Stars ahead early. The Stars scored three goals in the second to take a commanding lead into the final frame with goals by Goyeau, Lea Marshall and Kayla Collison. Notching assists were Kelsey Babkirk, Krista Marshall, Abby Gualtieri, Goyeau and Cristina Pearce. Erica Taylor played brilliantly throughout this game as she held the highpowered Wildcat offence to just a single tally! Final score was 4-1 Stars.
On Sunday afternoon the Kinsmen Intermediate Stars played host to another Sunparlour powerhouse, the Tecumseh Tiger Cats. From the drop of the puck, Tecumseh took over this game and never looked back as they fired the first 7 goals in this one-sided contest. Kayla Collison scored two for the Stars with assists going to Krista Marshall and Mackenzie Mahon. The final score was 9-2.
Atom LL defeats Kingsville
Southpoint Ford Atom Local League got their second consecutive playoff win this weekend. They played Kingsville White and won 7-1. It was another strong game from Jack Thomas in net, coupled with good offensive output.
The first period ended with a 4-0 Southpoint lead with goals from Jonathan Semaan, Nathan Ribble, Joey Caradonna and Drennan Vince.
Owen Jeffery picked up the lone goal in the second, and then Semaan and Jeffery each potted their second goals in the third. Luke Scratch had a strong game with 3 assists, Jeremy Dueck got 2 assists and single assists went to Jonathan Semaan, Nathan Ribble, Brody Sawyer and Melody Dueck.
The lone Kingsville goal was scored on the power play by Liam Toews and assisted by Brady Blanchard and Andrew VanDaele.
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KINGSVILLE
The Lyric Theatre: one of the finest in Southern Ontario
Looking Back By
C. Scott Holland
Outside of a few baseball games, lawn bowling games, badminton and church functions, Leamington’s early entertainment venues were nil until just after 1900.
One of the first extremely popular attractions was the Lyric Theatre with its opulent outer façade and high quality inside that was erected on Talbot St. West. Its location was adjacent to the Gregory residence.
The theatre was created and owned by a successful Leamington farmer, speaker and comedian Joe Henry and his nephew Gerald Deming. In 1909 they purchased a building on the south side of Talbot St. W. near the corner of Queens Ave. and transformed it into one of the finest theatres in southern Ontario.
As the Leamington Post stated when it opened: “No expenses were spared, inside and out!” The original building was 120 feet long, including its auditorium and stage, and was wide enough for 27 rows of seats, with 20 seats per row, for a total of 540 in the main section. Its upper balcony featured another 110 seats, plus housed the electrical system which was contained in a totally metal room because of new laws aimed at preventing fires.
Leamington architect W. Link designed the building and R. Ross, also of Leamington,
was the electrician. Charles Cassius of Chicago created much of the ornate inside. The stage curtains came from the Detroit Scenic Co. In order to keep the temperature down, the ceiling had several large fans. Its seats were manufactured in Walkerville, Ontario, by the Globe Furniture Co.
The Lyric opened on July 19, 1909 and would “have something new every night,” according to its owners. Indeed for nearly 30 years the theatre ran comedies, tragedies, concerts, vaudeville acts and movies (initially silent movies), plus had a popular Saturday matinee, as an ad circa 1917 stated, “featuring Charlie Chaplin on Saturday matinees for the kiddies.”
come the Lyric’s manager. He made several changes to the structure, including the addition of steam heat for winter months.
A major change occurred in 1923 when its front was converted to include two 14’ by 25’ arcades (stores). With the three trains that came to Leamington in the 1910s and 1920s, it was certainly one of the town’s top spots to go. But with increased competition, first from the Patricia Theatre in the 1910s, then the advent of talking motion pictures and the Capital Theatre in the late 1920s and early 1930s, the Lyric couldn’t retain the large crowds that had kept it going. When the Vogue Theatre opened in October 1939 it was the end of the Lyric Theatre era.
Bill White took over the building and a portion of the former venue became White’s Pool Hall, a business which thrived until the 1970s.
It was a grand, distinctive building and the thousands of performances held there during its time allowed Leamington to thrive culturally and its citizens to enjoy themselves. The Lyric Theatre was a forerunner of today’s Bank Theatre and quite an institution.
During the First World War, admissions included a one penny war tax.
By 1918, local businessman Sam French had be-
The Lyric Theatre as seen shortly after it opened in 1909. (Photo courtesy of the C. Scott Holland collection)
Gilbert Gallana, associate director of the Windsor Bridgeans, and Lorraine Gibson, chair of the Migrant Worker Community Program, address the players at the Filipino basketball tournament on Sunday before the championship game between Lakeside Produce and Mucci 2.
Sharks swept by Amherstburg
By Bryan Jessop
In a repeat of the 201415 Great Lakes Junior C quarterfinals, the Wheatley Sharks have been swept by the Amherstburg Admirals.
The Sharks pushed the Admirals to overtime in Game 3 on Wednesday, Feb. 10 despite trailing 4-1, but couldn’t come up with the clinching goal in extra minutes. Two days later, the teams met at Wheatley Area Arena for a rare Friday evening game, which Amherstburg won 5-2 to advance to the semifinals against either Blenheim, Mooretown, Lakeshore or Dresden.
Game 4 began with an exceptionally slow start for the Sharks, who gave up three goals in just over sixand-a-half minutes. Broden Meloche opened the scoring 103 seconds after the opening faceoff, grabbing one of several rebounds before firing a wrist shot from the left side of the net during a scramble around the crease. Ryan Alexander made it 2-0, also taking hold of a rebound from the left side of the net to bury the puck before Eric Morneau could get back to his feet to intercept the shot.
Kasey Basile finished scoring for the opening 20 minutes, deflecting a point shot into the lower right corner. Amherstburg outshot their hosts 16-5 at the first buzzer.
The Sharks played a far more spirited and energetic second period, although the teams broke even through the middle stanza to start the third with a 4-1 score. In his final junior hockey game, Lucas Raffoul took a pass from near the boards and all alone, tapped an ice-level shot through the five-hole and past Meyerink to cut the Amherstburg lead to 3-1. The guest team got the goal back 44 seconds later when Luke Gangnon released a wrist shot that soared above Morneau’s left shoulder and under the crossbar. Wheatley played a more physical second period, throwing checks at both ends of the rink as well as at centre ice. The hosts carried a slim 9-8 shots on net advantage through the second frame.
Wheatley continued to plug away in the third, where the two teams again broke even. Dylan Muzzatti scored early, snapping a high shot under the crossbar before Morneau could get back on his feet.
Daniel Tonietto took Meyerink’s spot between the pipes for the final 5:28.
The final Sharks goal of the season was released from the stick of Andreas Gossmann, who’s shot struck Tonietto before bouncing upward and into the mesh. Brett Bowman and Derek Toews assisted.
The Sharks out shot their guests 13-8 in the final frame, although the Admirals registered a 32-27 shots on goal advantage. Amherstburg was zero for three on the power play while the Sharks were held to zero for four.
“Every game (of the series) we had trouble putting in a full 60 minutes,” said Sharks coach Dave Wiper. “In every game, there was a 10 minute stretch where they just exploded on us and we had trouble getting back into the swing of things.”
Starting the final third of the regular season as interim head coach, Wiper explained that he will have to sit down and talk with the Sharks’ management before it is determined whether or not he’ll again take the lead role behind the bench for 2016-17. Although he was disappointed by the short
playoff run, Wiper sees potential for a promising future for the Wheatley team.
“These guys play with a lot of heart and desire. They hate to lose,” he explained. “This club has a bright future.”
Wiper pointed out that as it stands, the Sharks have a solid core of promising players — some of whom could advance to Junior B for next season.
“Our leaders played very well and our younger players really elevated their game,” he said. There’s a good work ethic here and I know this (series) loss will burn with them all summer. It’ll be an exciting club next year.”
Game 3 at Libro Centre started the same way as Game 4, with Meloche opening the scoring before teammates added to an early lead for a 3-0 advantage to start the second period.
Gangnon added a shorthanded marker before Caleb Paquette solved Sharks goalie Adam Leboeuf.
Calyn Kir brought Wheatley to within two after being set up by Nick Tavolieri-
Essex, although Dylan Muzzatti got the goal back for the Admirals late in the peirod. With 1:01 remaining, Brett Bowman’s unassisted effort again brought the Sharks to within two.
The third period belonged to Wheatley, where Mitchell
Prudence and Cole Butler beat Connor Meyerink to tie the game. Bowman assisted on both goals as Prudence offered a helper on the game-tying tally.
Despite continuing to outplay Amherstburg, the
hosts buried the game winner after nearly 11 minutes of overtime. Basile beat Leboeuf to give his team a commanding 3-0 series lead. The Sharks outshot the Admirals 44-30 in the Wednesday game.
Calyn Kir of the Sharks moves in toward the Admirals net as Austin Jennings dives to block a shot during Game 4 at Wheatley Area Arena. The Admirals won 5-2. SUN Photos
The Sharks’ Brett Bowman shakes hands with Amherstburg’s Ryan Alexander following his last junior hockey game.
Cardinal Carter senior boys basketball vs. Brennan
LDSS
It may be the dead of winter, but the Leamington Flyers are having trouble with some rather pesky ‘Nats’. For the second time in six days, the Western Conference-leading Flyers have been handed a rare loss by their group’s second-place London Nationals, most recently in a 5-3 decision that unfolded at the Western Fair Community Centre. The win mathematically kept London in the running for a shot at first in the West, following a 2-1 regulation win in Leamington dating back to Feb. 4.
The Wednesday, Feb. 10 game offered a promising start for the Flyers, who opened the scoring with a Luke Sanko goal assisted by J.P. Grineau. Tyler Sehovic replied for the Nats with his team’s first of three power play tallies, evening the score at 1-1 to start the second frame.
London took full advantage of its speed and skill in the second, where it outshot the visiting team 12-5 and added two more goals. Brenden Trottier and Matt Doty gave the Nationals a one- and two-goal lead respectively, both during man advantage opportunities. Leamington recuperated somewhat in the third, starting with an unassisted marker by Nicolas Mainella for their only power play goal in nine chances. Tanner Ferreira netted a rarely-accomplished short handed goal against the Flyers to regain his team’s two-goal advantage.
Scott Emerson allowed his team to once again pull within one after being set up by Jacob McGhee and Mark Gangnon three minutes and 13 seconds after the Ferreira goal. Trottier snuffed the Flyers’ hopes for a comeback with an empty netter as the clock ticked down to nine seconds.
London outshot Leamington 40-31 while going three for 12 on the power play.
“London has vastly improved,” said Flyers coach Tony Piroski. “They’re very fast and they were the better team out there that night. It was the same as in our building (Feb. 4) where we really only played for one period. We’ve got to wake up and get this thing in gear a bit better. We’ve been a little complacent.”
The loss was Leamington’s seventh of the season and left its magic number at two — the combination of Fly-
FLYERS STALL VS. LONDON, BEAT SARNIA
BY BRYAN JESSOP
ers wins and Nationals losses necessary for the leading team to gain its third straight Western Conference regular season title. Piroski explained that his team’s strategy won’t likely change much come playoffs, possibly limited to adjustments on special teams depending on who they’re playing against.
The Flyers welcomed the return of team points leader Mitch Amante and recent acquisition Mark Manchurek for a Sunday, Feb. 14 tilt against the Sarnia Legoinnaires at Highbury Canco Arena. For the third time in as many meetings between the two teams in Leamington, the Flyers posted a 3-1 victory.
zero for two.
The Thursday, Feb. 11 match at Highbury Canco Arena between the Flyers and St. Marys Lincolns has been rescheduled for Sunday, Feb. 21 at 7:10 p.m. because of inclement weather and poor road conditions north of London.
Following a scoreless opening period, Liam Hogan opened the scoring early in the second, taking feeds from Derek Elliott and J.P. Grineau before solving Legionnaires netminder Shayne Battler. The goal stood as the only mark on the scoresheet for the first 44 minutes and 23 seconds, until Colin Moore potted the game winner early in the third. Elliott drew the only assist.
Jordan Fogarty ruined Tyler Wall’s shutout bid with a power play tally with 1:21 showing on the time clock. Manchurek followed up with his first goal as a Flyer just under a minute later after being set up by Grineau and Wall.
Sarnia outshot the Flyers 30-26 and went one for three on the power play while holding their hosts to
Rest of the West
On Wednesday, Feb. 10, the LaSalle Vipers came out on top 4-1 in a match against the visiting St. Thomas Stars. The Stars defeated the Lambton Shores Predators 7-3 on Friday while Sarnia handed a 5-2 loss to the St. Marys Lincolns. Saturday games between London and Lambton Shores as well as the Strathroy Rockets and St. Marys were postponed because of poor weather conditions. On Valentine’s Day, the Chatham Maroons won 7-1 against the Vipers.
UPCOMING HOME GAMES: Thu., Feb. 18 vs. Chatham, 7:10 p.m. Sun., Feb. 21 vs. St. Marys, 7:10 p.m.
UPCOMING AWAY GAMES: Wed., Feb. 17 vs. LaSalle, 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 20 vs. Lambton, 2:30 p.m.
Cale Phibbs of the Flyers and Matt Bean of the Nationals race towards a loose puck in the corner during a Thursday, Feb. 4 game at Highbury Canco Arena. The Nationals won 2-1 and then defeated the Flyers again at home six days later in a 5-3 final. (Sun photo)
Derek Elliott of the Flyers is chased by London defenseman Sam Harris as he circles the Nationals’ net with the puck. (Sun photo)
Matthew Opblinger of the Flyers forechecks against London’s Callum Ruddock as Scott Emerson moves in to grab the puck. (Sun photo)
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Feb. 8: North/South - 1st Marilyn Robbins and Joyce Moran, 2nd Marie Elwood and Roger Cote, 3rd Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash. East/West - 1st Buddy Elwood and Roy Trowell, 2nd Sandy and Joyce Gammie, 3rd Henry Hildebrandt and Agnes Fraser. Bridge games are each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club, Feb. 10: North/South - 1st Joyce and Sandy Gammie, 2nd Marie Elwood and Derek Parry, 3rd Roy Trowell and Jack Warmenhoven. East/ West - 1st George and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Patricia Sandford and Mary Strachan, 3rd Sonia and Ernie Jackiw. Bridge is played every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.
An email arrived from Gord Colenutt of Essex: “Hi Bill. I read your column in the Essex Free Press and you may be just the guy to talk to. My dad, Dave Cole-
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nutt, had a baby-blue ’57 Chevy with a white convertible top and bubble skirts. He was the original owner in that day. He sold the car a few years later to the Kabelski brothers of Belle River. From there the car has been sold a few times and I currently have no idea where it might be.
“A few years ago, a neighbour of mine stopped in to tell me about a man that he met at the Essex car show. That man noticed that my neighbour’s car indicated that he was from Gesto, just outside Essex. The man then said that he owned a ’57 Chevy convertible that used to belong to a Dave Colenutt of Gesto. My neighbour could not remember the name of the man who spoke to him or where he was from. From
what my neighbour was told, he believes the car is incomplete in a garage or barn and may need some work.
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“So I began to ask around, and even had an ad on Kijiji trying to find the car. I got all kinds of wild leads and calls from all over, but none of them were for ‘the’ car. I‘m not looking for a ’57 Chevy.
I’m looking for MY DAD’s ’57 Chevy!
“The man who spoke to my neighbour perhaps had the original ownership paper or some other way of knowing that my dad was the original owner. It was a well-known car here in town in that day. In fact, it was, I believe, one of three that were identical as two of dad’s buddies had the same kind of car. And they all ran around together… FAST! That’s why my dad ended up getting rid of the car. It was too well known.”
In his email, Gord asked me if I happen to hear about the car and where it is today, to please give him a call. I told Gord that the best way I know of to find a long-lost classic car is to run the story in as many newspapers as we can. And that’s what we’re doing.
If something turns up, you’ll read all about it right here, where we bring old cars back to life. Stay tuned! I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, P.O. Box 255, 25 John Street, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in my column receives a free autographed copy of my book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”
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Three Kabelski brothers of Belle River in their 1957 Chevy convertible purchased from original owner Dave Colenutt. Note bubble skirts, white mud flap, and wide whitewall tires.
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APARTMENTS
137 Erie St. South 2 bedroom units available. 2nd & 3rd floor. 13th month free. Available immediately. Call Bob at 226-936-1676
LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT
Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach.
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• Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management. Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819
DELIGHTFUL RENTALSUNNY, clean, 2 bedroom house on ½ acre in Wheatley. Gorgeous bathroom. Laundry, fridge, gas stove, lawn services included. Quiet. $750 + utilities. Call Elaine at 519-825-7275. Available immediately. fe17-24
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COMING UP
ROAST BEEF DINNER and homemade pie Sunday, February 28 - 5:00 p.m. Knox Presbyterian Church Tickets - $15. fe17-24
and parking included. Call Georgina 519-322-9526
HAM SUPPER - Hosted by Order of the Eastern Star. Friday, February 19, 5:307:00 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, John St., Leamington. Tickets: adults $15; children $7.50. fe17
KINGSVILLE LEGION BRANCH 188 Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $14 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $12. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-7335162 (office) or 519-7339081 (bar). ja6-tf
WIRING REPAIRS, etc. by licensed electrician. Small jobs welcome. Call 519-326-7900 anytime. fe17-mr9
INCOME TAX - Confidential preparation of Personal, Farm and Senior Returns. Pick up and delivery available. E-file or regular filing. Over 35 years experience. Call Tim Mousseau at 519975-2414 or toll-free at 1855-975-2414. fe3-ap13
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
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. jjstitching@gmail.com ja13-jn29
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WANTED TO BUY - Old tea cups / Royal Doultons. Call 519-560-1845. fe10-17
LOOKING TO BUY your old video game systems, games, controllers and anything you may have to offer. Thank you! Please call Greg 519-551-0522 fe17
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
DINIRO FARMS NEEDS full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.25/hour, 45+ 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: dinirofarms@wavedirect.net. eow-fe17
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PRINTING: BUSINESS ENVELOPES,invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Jim at The Sounthpoint Sun for quick and economical service, 519-398-9098. tf
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING opportunity for an RPN, beginning with parttime work with potential to expand. Must have transportation and be willing to take courses & training. Good computer skills, compassion and respect for people entering treatment for addiction. Previous experience with addiction treatment an asset. Send resume to rjarecsni@sympatico.ca by Feb.20/16 fe10-17
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
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
Location: Kingsville, ON Village Farms, one of the largest producers of premium quality greenhouse tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers in North America is searching for a Logistics Coordinator to work at our Kingsville, ON location. As Logistics Coordinator you will verify and keep records on outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment by performing the specified duties to quality and productivity standards. You will be responsible for shipping product and all of the administrative work associated with the shipping of product in an efficient and timely manner.
For a full job description please visit http://villagefarms.com/careers#opportunity-3 Send resume to: jobscanada@villagefarms.com
LIKE NEW - 3 CUSHION Chesterfield. Sage green, 84" long, excellent condition. Call 519-326-9555.
NOW HIRING: GENERAL LABOURER
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• Farm or greenhouse work experience an asset
Nature Fresh Farms is continuously looking to fill permanent full time positions for General Labour at $11.25/hour.
Job Description: Variation of Greenhouse and Warehouse duties.
Specific duties can include:
Planting, string tying, pruning, de leafing, twisting, clipping, picking; sorting, packing, crop clean out, bio control, farm machinery operator. You will have the potential to earn piece rate if production rate is high, however will earn no less than minimum wage. Please note climates can be very warm and hours will vary, must be available Monday - Saturday. Uniforms can be a requirement and will be provided by the company. Weekly cleaning costs will apply to employee which varies between $7 - $10 depending on the style you choose. Safety Shoes are mandatory. Experience is an asset, however if the candidate shows commitment and potential we are willing to train. Recruiters please do not respond.
Please apply by: Via fax: 519-326-6356, In person at: 634 Mersea Rd. 7 or Submit Resume to: jobs@naturefresh.ca
NOTICES
2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305
www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca
NOTICE OF PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TAKE NOTICE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Kingsville passed By-law 17-2016 on the 8th day of February, 2016 under Section 34 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13. as amended, for all lands within the geographical Town of Kingsville.
THE PURPOSE and EFFECT of By-law 17-2016 is to implement a variety of housekeeping updates to the Kingsville Comprehensive By-law (1-2014) originally approved by Council in April of 2014. A summary of the type of items addressed include:
i) revision and reworking to improve clarity and improve interpretation; ii) removal as an item does not function in the intended manner or are duplications; iii) revisions as a provision or provisions are not consistent with the Kingsville Official Plan, County Official Plan or Provincial Policy Statement, and iv) correction as there is a typographical error, spelling mistake, number reference error or omission.
AN APPEAL to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law may be completed by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Kingsville at 2021 Division Road North, Town of Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9, not later than Monday, March 7th, 2016. A notice of appeal must set out the objection and the reasons in support of the objection to the By-law using OMB Appellant Form “A1” (available on-line at www.omb.gov.on.ca or at the municipal office) accompanied by the required fee of $125.00 in the form of a certified cheque or money order made payable to the Minister of Finance.
AND TAKE NOTICE that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.
No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council, or in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public as a party. The complete by-law, By-law 17-2016 including the Red-Lined Version showing all the amendments and changes to the Zoning By-law can be accessed on the Town’s website by using the following link http://www.kingsville.ca/event-details/public-noticehousekeeping-zoning-by-law-amendment additional information is available for inspection at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office during regular office hours.
DATED AT THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE
Robert Brown, H. Ba, MCIP, RPP Manager, Planning & Development Services Tel: 519-733-2305 (x 250) Email: rbrown@kingsville.ca
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE ESTATE OF ALBERT GRANT BEACOM (also known as GRANT BEACOM)
All claims against the Estate of Albert Grant Beacom, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 22nd day of December, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 11th day of March, 2016. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.
Dated: February 3rd, 2016 Matthew M. Caron PEARSALL, MARSHALL, HALLIWILL & SEATON LLP. Barristers and Solicitors 22 Queens Avenue Leamington, Ontario N8H 3G8
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Atom girls make a comeback
Bailey Machining Atom Girls took on Harrow Rams Blue this past weekend at the Highbury rink. The Bailey girls dominated but could not get the puck to the net. Halfway through the third, Harrow took the lead on a fluke goal as the puck bounced uncontrollably past Evan Gualtieri. This fueled the fire for Baileys. Blair Bailey made a pass to Sienna Gale then to Abbey Mazzella for a sweet goal to tie the game. As the clock was ticking, Baileys barreled through the faceoff to push the play in front of Harrow’s net. Raegan Woodiwiss passed to Abbey Mazzella who tucked in another goal for Baileys with just 50 seconds left in the game, which ended in a 2-1 win for Bailey’s.
Novice Grey vs. Novice Red
Sunbrite Peewees win 2-1
Southpoint Sunbrite Peewees played Essex Blue in Essex on Saturday. Sunbrite took an early lead when Dawson Collison received a pass from Jackson Cinicolo and Ethan Hill to score the first goal.
Well into the second, Sunbrite did a great job passing the puck and keeping it away from Essex. Marcus Stanley received a pass from Josh Saad to score the second goal for Sunbrite. The team played hard and Essex had a two-man advantage more than once during the game.
Sunbrite continued to play defensively, but with just 15 seconds left in the game Essex broke through to score. The game resulted in a 2-1 win for Sunbrite.
Southpoint Stars Bailey Atom girls defeated Harrow Blue 2-1 on the weekend.