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ERCA to aid in battle against Oak Wilt Oak Wilt has potential to wipe out “old growth” stands

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will join in the active battle to protect local forests from the impacts of Oak Wilt, a serious vascular disease of Oak tree species.

“In our region, Oak trees are a significant component to our Carolinian forests,” explained Rob Davies, ERCA’s Forester. “If Oak Wilt did become established here, all of our natural areas would be at risk of being negatively impacted.

Many of these natural areas contain endangered habitats such as Pin and Black Oak Savanna, unique to all of Canada.”

As Oak trees take a long period to become established, they become a significant component to local forests and offer a long list of ecological benefits to natural areas. Many of the Oak dominated stands throughout the county have been identified as ‘old growth’ and Oak Wilt has the potential to wipe out these stands forever. As well, Essex Region is home to a significant Shumard Oak population which is a Species of Concern, and these trees would be at risk of succumbing to this disease.

Reported first in Michigan back in the 1940s, Oak Wilt has spread throughout the Eastern United States, and since 2009 Michigan State Parks alone have lost more than 500,000 trees while millions more have been destroyed throughout the state.

While it has not yet been found in Canada, in the fall of 2016 Oak Wilt was confirmed at Belle Isle State Park, just 600 metres away from the shores of the City of Windsor.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has determined that Oak Wilt has killed more than 112 mature Oak trees on Belle Isle. This devastating disease has negatively impacted 48 acres of the island’s 200 acres of forest. It is assumed that the Oak Wilt fungus came to Belle Isle through the movement of infected firewood.

ERCA will join the City of Windsor, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and other partners to increase monitoring and awareness of this potentially devastating disease.

“Actions that can help protect our precious Oak trees include not pruning Oak species from April to August to prevent contact with picnic beetles, which spread the disease,” Davies said. “Not allowing movement of firewood is another key action, and ERCA will develop a plan to control and distribute firewood within its CA properties to minimize the risk of Oak Wilt, along with other pests and disease from entering our natural areas. ERCA staff will actively monitor for signs of Oak Wilt, which include sudden leaf drop or colour change in the summer months.”

ERCA will help reach out to engage partners, landowners and others to promote these best practices throughout the region.

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The idea behind the two combined events was to engage CCCMS parents both present and future. Through the PRO grant — offered to amounts of up to $1,000 — a brochure called “A Parent’s Guide for The Middle Years Program” was created, available with translations into French, Spanish and Arabic. The grant itself is designated as a means of identifying barriers to parent engagement with their children in support of their education.

As part of the gathering, pancakes were served in honour of Shrove Tuesday. Organizers described the combined events as a success, attracting in excess of 300 guests.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Therapy for Parkinson’s patients begins in Leamington

By Bryan Jessop Patients of Parkinson’s Disease in the Leamington area and beyond are learning how to take some serious jabs at the effects of their conditions.

Boxing veteran Andre Courtemanche has stepped forward to assist local residents handling the effects and symptoms of Parkinson’s with a weekly series of workouts commonly associated with the sport he has been dedicated to for the past 30 years. The 60-minute sessions take place in the Exercise Room at Seacliff Manor each Thursday starting at 10 a.m. and are open to patients of Parkinson’s Disease from throughout Essex County.

Courtemanche approached Piroli Group Developments and Seacliff Manor recreation manager Erin Cousineau in search of a location to conduct the therapeutic sessions about two months ago. Rob Piroli offered the use of the Manor’s Exercise Room at no cost, which in turn allows Courtemanche to provide the courses free of charge. He “You really was previously hosting a similar program at other locahave to be thinking tions, but at a rental cost. about what you’re “They like the room and the atmosphere, so we’re doing, so it keeps happy to let them use our space,” said Cousineau, who the brain going.” noted that while there are not currently any Seacliff Manor residents with Parkinson’s utilizing the program, they — Ivor are welcome to do so.

Johnstone With boxing workouts known to help patients of the neurodegenerative condition maintain mobility and motor skills, the local trainer’s ‘students’ have noticed positive results following only a handful of sessions.

“This is great for people with Parkinson’s,” said program participant Ivor Johnstone during the third weekly gathering at Seacliff Manor. “You really have to be thinking about what you’re doing, so it keeps the brain going. It’s as much about the brain as it is about brawn.”

Courtemanche, whose sons Don and Andre Jr. are also heavily involved in boxing, also conducts boxing programs as exercise and workout courses for non-Parkinson’s students at Movati Athletic in Kingsville on Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings as well as at Leamington Fitness on Wednesday mornings. So far, the specialized program at Seacliff

Doug Bondy (left) and Ivor Johnstone deliver punches to a new piece of equipment as part of a weekly boxing therapy program for Parkinsons patients at Seacliff Manor Thursday, Feb. 15. The one-hour sessions are led by local boxer Andre Courtemanche and run from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursdays and are open to Parkinsons patients from across Essex County.

Manor has drawn as many as six students at one time. Courtemanche explained that while that turnout is ideal, he could accommodate as many as 10 at a time.

Over the course of the 60 minutes, participants go through seven or eight different stations including warm-ups and stretches, shadow boxes, use of the ‘heavy bag’, slam ball, push ups, sit ups and sparring where Courtemanche takes jabs and uppercuts with a set of punch mitts. In the event that more students attend, he can set up more stations.

“I really thank Erin and The Piroli Group for letting us use this room,” Courtemanche explained. “I wanted to set up something in a room on the main floor. You can see it on their faces that they really enjoy it. I’m just so happy I can help — for me, this is a passion.”

Courtemanche brings his own equipment for use at each gathering, but noted that boxing gloves can be purchased locally at Canadian Tire for less than $50 per pair.

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Bob Prince (right) delivers an uppercut to program trainer Andre Courtemanche at one of the stations the local boxing veteran has set up at Seacliff Manor. The weekly boxing program has been designed for Parkinsons patients from across Essex County and runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. each Thursday morning.

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RIB’S RAMBLINGS

The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain

In Essex County, it seems to be falling mainly everywhere.

After weeks of extremely cold weather and Mark Ribble lots of snow, it appears we’ve turned the corner toward spring.

As I type this, I hope I’m not jinxing it.

With the rain that fell over the course of Family Day and more due in the forecast this week, we’re sufficiently saturated.

All that salt that adhered to my car over the last few weeks has been washed away, which is a good thing. It’ll only be a matter of time before those pesky spiders make a home in my side mirrors again.

This rainy milder weather has an effect on us in two ways. It’s drab and dark and gloomy, so with it, goes our mood. On the other hand, it’s a sign that maybe winter is coming to an end, which can be nothing but uplifting to most of us.

Sure there are those out there who love the snow. I used to be one of them when I was younger. Now, not so much.

You’d think living in an apartment would render me indifferent, but I really have grown to hate the white stuff.

Too many years of trudging through it to make sure Mrs. Smith in Windsor got her paper every morning. Too many years of shoveling knee deep in the stuff to keep my driveway clear. Too many trips on Highway 3 during crappy weather.

As a child, we reveled in the snow, making snow forts, snowmen and tobogganing down the local hills.

Let’s face it. Kids don’t do a lot of those things anymore.

Snow on Christmas Eve is nice, but then it should melt on Boxing Day and warm up to save us the aggravation of having to shovel.

I honestly can’t say that I like rain either.

For so many years, in the summertime, rain was my enemy. As an avid ball player, I’d watch the forecast intently, hoping those clouds would pass right over.

Last September, we had a night in our lobball playoffs where it was raining buckets in Leamington when I left. I hadn’t received a text from our fearless league leader Caleb Beaupre, so off I went.

The whole while I was driving to Wheatley for the game, I watched the

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storm clouds swirling and heading east, and wondered why good old ‘Beaup’ hadn’t called me or sent a text.

When I got to Wheatley, black sky surrounded the village, but the portion over the arena was a clear circle of brightness. It was lightly raining but never did produce a downpour capable of cancelling our night of baseball. Everyone was wondering if Beaup had lost his marbles.

We played, we lost, we went to the Car Barn for beverages and pizza.

Rinse and repeat the next week.

I don’t get as obsessed with the rainy weather during ball season anymore. When I coached travel ball in Leamington, I dreaded the rain because it meant I had to call 15 kids, the umpires and the opposing team and cancel the game. Often, I was at the mercy of the Leamington Board of Works, who had the final say on whether the diamonds could be used.

Now, I just roll with the punches and gather my spikes and glove and head out the door, leaving that decision up to the people in charge. I’m an old man now, and if we have a Thursday free of baseball, it allows my creaky bones to rest at least.

Naturally, just as this past rainy weekend began, I got a text.

As I checked my phone, I realized it was from Beaup. He was looking to get organized for this year’s lobball season in Wheatley.

It looks like I’m not the only one looking forward to spring.

Last load by horse and wagon On September 4, 1955 the last load of tomatoes drawn by horse and wagon were delivered to Heinz. This old photo was brought in by Ninna Preston, daughter-inlaw of William and Mabel Preston who farmed on the Third Concession.

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Busy weekend for train enthusiasts

Sun Parlour Amatuer Radio Club member Brian O’Brien poses alongside the Honda inverter generator he purchased and donated to the club for use in future events and any emergency occurrences around the Leamington area. The generator is valued at about $1,200. SPARC is now raising funds to purchase a communications trailer. (Submitted photos)

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The Essex County Train Club began in mid 2013 when a group of local train enthusiasts agreed that a county train club was needed. Five years later, the group is one of the largest in Ontario with approximately 25 members.

The public is welcome to visit one of Southwestern Ontario’s largest operating HO scale model railway layouts, which occupies a space approximately 40 feet by 60 feet!

The club is opening its doors at 197 Landsdown Avenue in Kingsville (co-located with Action Hobbies) Kingsville for an Open House on Saturday and Sunday, February 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a chance to come and see the trains in motion. This is a free event, open to the public.

Consistent with the concept that led to the development of “FreeMo” standards, members are free to model the era and location of their choice within the confines of their modules. As can be expected from such a diverse group of individuals ranging in age from their late teens to others in their ’80s, the era’s modeled range from the days of steam up to and including modern high efficiency diesels.

Locations represented include the mountains of British Columbia, the large yard at North Platte, Nebraska, the megalopolis at Aldershot, Ontario, the interchange point at Pelton, Ontario, and the hamlet of Fletcher, Ontario.

The layout was designed as a double tracked main line on 2-foot by 6-foot “FreeMo” modules. Each club member has two modules, which provides sufficient “real estate” to allow for individual creativity while maintaining set standards at interfaces where two members modules abut. Corner modules are also member owned and maintain a minimum radius of 30. Mainline curves are all super elevated.

The club meeting night is each Wednesday from 7 p.m. until the store closes. The public is welcome at that time as well. Members hail from Leamington, Chatham-Kent and other neighbouring communities.

Southwestern Ontario’s largest model train show highlights the model train hobby, while paying homage to the rich railroading history in Essex Centre.

The show attracts everyone from families to model train enthusiasts and hobbyists. Enjoy displays and vendor tables featuring model and toy trains, engines, parts and accessories. Interactive exhibits will be set up for youths to enjoy.

The show runs Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and teens, $2 for children, and under 3 years old are free. Proceeds will benefit Heritage Essex Inc., which operates The Essex Railway Station.

For more information contact the Essex Railway Station at 519-776-9800 or heritageessex@bellnet.ca

By Bryan Jessop Thanks to the generosity of one of its members, the Sun Parlour Amateur Radio Club will be able to ‘generate’ more functionality for the services it provides to the Leamington area.

Brian O’Brien — one of about 35 members of SPARC — presented a donation of a new Honda inverter generator during one of the club’s most recent meetings. The gasEssex Train Show powered generator, which runs quieter than most, will prove Heritage Essex presents the 23rd Annual Essex Train useful for community events that the organization has volShow featuring the model trains at Essex Public School unteered its services for throughout the calendar year. on February 24-25.

“It was a very generous thing for him to do,” said SPARC president Mike Ciacelli. “It’s something we’ll be able to use at the (Leamington) Fairgrounds, where in the past we’d operate using someone’s trailer.”

After a discussion on the cost of a new generator with Ciacelli, O’Brien set out and purchased one for the club. The device — valued at about $1,200 — will be used for planned FEB annual events such as the field day exercise on the last Saturday of June. The gathering R UA RY is conducted each year to ensure that the club can provide a communications role in the event of a disaster such as the tornado that tore through Leamington in 2010. The potential disaster functions of SPARC exist in conjunction with the Municipality of Leamington’s Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) that have been written into its emergency preparation plans.

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Local singer returns to roots

By Bryan Jessop

Whether in Los Angeles or Leamington, successful lead vocalist Beach Boys, Charo, Saga and Beth Hart.

Baker, originally from Montreal, moved to Los Angeles in 1970 to Mary Newland is eager for the chance to perform.

Newland, who was born and raised in Leamington, is fronting The pursue a love of music that began with lessons inspired by his father Blue Bayou Band, a tribute group to 1970s country-rock and pop-rock at the age of three. In addition to being a member of Santana, he has icon Linda Ronstadt. The eight-member group is made up largely of also performed alongside Gino Vannelli, Leo Sayer and Gary Wright. local musicians who will perform at The Olde Walkerville Theatre at Baker has composed for more than 30 theatrical films and television 1564 Wyandotte St. East in Windsor Saturday, March 16. Newland’s movies and commercials.

Baker and Newland met while living in LA and since formed the partner Richard Baker — who is also the band’s musical director and keyboard player — was enthusiastic about the idea of the tribute group, post production studio Filmcue in Burbank, California. After living in Montreal from 2006 to 2014, they moved back to Mary’s hometown of which is now steadily booking gigs across Southwestern Ontario.

“It’s actually an idea I had some time ago. We just decided that the Leamington. The duo also has a catalog of original music, but as both Mary Newland and Richard Baker pose for a photo on the day are longtime fans of Ronstadt, decided that a tribute band would be a of a previous live performance. Newland, who was raised in timing was right,” said Newland.

Leamington, is the main vocalist of The Blue Bayou Band, a Newland and Baker were pleasantly surprised by how quickly they fitting direction to take their careers.

Linda Ronstadt tribute group that will be performing at the Olde “I’ve been a huge fan of hers for so many years as a vocalist,” Walkerville Theatre in Windsor Saturday, March 16, starting at 8 were able to form The Blue Bayou Band in the spring of last year, explaining that once auditions were completed, the process took about explained Newland, who has also been inspired by the likes of Joni p.m. Tickets are available by calling 519-253-2929, visiting the Mitchell, Barbara Streisand, James Taylor, Carole King and The Ea- website www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3322126 or at the one weekend.

“It didn’t take long,” said Baker, who was a member of the rock gles. “She’s been a really big influence for me.” door on the day of the event.

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LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS Wednesday, February 21, 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speaker: Jan Dugdale. Topic: Ponds. All are welcome to an evening of horticultural fellowship. Info: Peter Scorrar 519-326-8529.

SEACLIFF CINEMA NIGHT on Thursday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Seacliff Manor, 30 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington. The flick is “Jackie” with Natalie Portman portraying the life of Jacqueline Kennedy during the days after JFK’s assassination. Everyone welcome.

PASTA FUNDRAISING DINNER - Saturday, February 24 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church. 60 Erie St. N. Leamington. In support of St. John’s ministry. Pasta, salad, roll, dessert. Adults $10, children (5-10) $5, children under 5 free.

Take-out available. For more information please call the church 519-326-3111.

ROAST BEEF DINNER Sunday, February 25, 5:00 p.m. Knox Presbyterian Church - $17.

Limited tickets. Call 519-326-4541 to reserve.

TRIVIA NIGHT 19 is Wednesday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W. Teams of 4 get together to answer trivia questions, competing for cash prizes, door prizes and bragging rights! Register online at leamingtonminorbaseball.com or at Fletcher’s Cleaners in Leamington. More info: Jeff 519-566-4558.

SECC CHILIFEST - Wednesday, February 28 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W. Enjoy over 25 delicious chilis, veggies, dessert, beverage - $8 advance or $10 at door. Tickets at Century 21 office, 150 Talbot St. E. or SECC offices. Chilifest benefits SECC Transportation Services. For more information or to volunteer time or prizes, contact chairperson John at c21johnwoelk@hotmail.com

THE WHEATLEY HERITAGE SOCIETY WILL HOLD A GENERAL MEETING on Thursday, March 1 at 2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room located on the second floor of the Wheatley Friendship Club on Erie Street North in Wheatley. New members are always welcome .

IRISH STEW SUPPER, hosted by Order of the Eastern Star, on Friday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 3 John St., Leamington. Advance tickets $12 by calling 519-326-8709 or 519-839-4117.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE - Friday, March 2 at 1:00 p.m., St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington. Introducing the Republic of Suriname. All are welcome.

MAPLEFEST SPRING OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, March 4 from 1:00 - -4:00 p.m. at Seacliff Manor, 30 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington.

Maple inspired treats, make your own maple taffy, entertainment by Bev Bechard. Everyone welcome.

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, March 7, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

New donors & walk-ins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1888-236-6283) / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App.

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, March 7, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

New donors & walk-ins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1888-236-6283) / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App.

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Cast your vote in the 3rd annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) has announced that voting is now open in its 3rd annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards.

There are 210 finalists across 42 categories. The nominations drew a tremendous response – Windsor Essex businesses received almost 7,000 nominations.

The public is invited to cast their votes at www.bestofwindsoressex.ca Voting started on February 19 and will run through March 11, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Voters will be entered to win a Best of Windsor Essex Experience worth over $500.

Voting categories include: Arts & Entertainment, Attractions & Events, Drink, Food, Outdoor Adventure, Stay, Photo Op. Winners of the Best of Windsor Essex will be announced at a special Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 17.

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Frances Burchmore

Josip Hadas

Betty Fisher

Frances Burchmore (Fishlock), 97 years. Born December 2, 1920 in Montreal, Quebec, and passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2018 with her family by her side at Royal Oak Long Term Care Residence in Kingsville, Ontario.

Beloved wife of the late Homer Burchmore (2001), former General Manager of Smith’s of Windsor. Loving mother of Brian and wife Marilynn Prittie, Toronto; Cindy Nedin and husband Michael, Amherstburg; Bruce Burchmore and wife Mary Wheelton, Sarnia; Elizabeth Chapman and husband Glen, Calgary. Dearest Grandma of Sarah, Emily, Norah, Nicholas, Alexander, Wesley, Paul, Todd and Jacqueline. Adoring GreatGrandma of Henry, Nathaniel, Charlotte, Jack, Lauren, Andrew and Lukas. Predeceased by brothers Fred, Jack, Leonard and sister Dolly Highfield. Proud Auntie to several nieces and nephews.

Frances was a volunteer driver for the cancer clinic, assisted at blood donor clinics and helped counsel at a pregnancy clinic. She was most generous, sewing quilts for the elderly and knitting socks for our local homeless.

Frances’ family thanks the staff of Royal Oak Long Term Care for the loving and compassionate care she received.

Frances’ radiant smile brightened everyone’s day.

In following Frances’ wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a private burial in the Spring.

Memorial donations made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

Family and friends may share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Josip Hadas was just five days shy of his 84th birthday when he passed away peacefully at Franklin Gardens on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

Beloved husband of 28 years to Ivanka. Loving stepfather to Leonora.

Josip will be missed by many friends in Pickering and Mississauga.

The family would like to thank the staff at Franklin Gardens for their care and support.

Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Erie Memorial Gardens, Leamington.

Family and friends may share their memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

August 15, 1927 - February 11, 2018 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Betty Jane Fisher (Pulver).

Wife of the late Fred Fisher, stepmother of the late Carol Fisher.

Grandmother to Shawn Fisher and wife Tanya.

Special friends of Dave and debi Malley. Also survived by relatives in the southern U.S. Special thanks to the staff of Franklin Gardens, Leamington. Also extra special thanks to the staff of the Sun Parlor Home Leamington, especially South 2.

As per Betty’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Arrangements entrusted to Simple Choice Cremation Centre (519-254-2585).

Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.simplechoicecremation.ca

Cheryl Ribble Cheryl Ribble, 65 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at WRH Metropolitan Campus.

Beloved daughter of the late Alice and the late Russell Ribble.

Loving sister of Starre Miller and husband Kevin, and Larry Ribble and wife Pam. Dearest aunt of Crystal Miller and husband Matthew Glanfield, Cori McLean and husband Dennis and their children Isabella, Kinsleigh and Addalyn, Tracey and her daughter Samantha, Ryan Ribble and wife Nettie and their children Hannah and Nathan. Cheryl will be missed by her cousins Doug and Jean Lindsay, and by her best friend Tammy Hunter-Bellemore.

Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 10 a.m. until time of the Memorial Service to celebrate Cheryl’s life at 11 a.m. Rev. John van Omme officiating. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens, Leamington.

Memorial donations, made by cheque, to the Ronald McDonald House - Windsor (cheques made payable to Ronald McDonald Southwestern Ontario Charities) would be appreciated.

Family and friends may share their memories or make an online condolence at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Lois Stahl Lois Stahl (nee Manchester), 92 years, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Saviour on Thursday, February 8, 2018.

Beloved wife of the late Rev. Philip (1993).

Loving mother of Philip G. (Bev), Sharon Burge (Dr. Gary) and Mark.

Much loved Nanny to Lisa Willms (Steve), Todd Stahl (Sherry), Jordan Burge (Jenna) and Megan Klassen (Ernie). Lois is survived by her sisters Jean, Joan and Judy. She was the cherished Great-Gramma to Brittany (Sheldon), Morgan, Marissa (Derek), Brandon, Shelby, Brandon, Charli and Rosie. Remembered also by many nieces and nephews.

The family honours her for her spiritual leadership.

They were also blessed by her wonderful cooking.

According to Lois’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

A memorial service will be held later on Pelee Island, where Phil and Lois enjoyed living for many years.

If desired, donations to Bethel Christian Church, Cottam, would be appreciated.

“To the Christian it’s not good-bye, but see you later!”

Love you, Mom! Arrangements entrusted the C. Stuart Sykes Funeral Home, Kingsville.

Condolences may be left at www.sykesfuneralhome.ca

John McMahon John Edward McMahon has transitioned from his happy earthly life to his new heavenly home.

Son of the late Theresa and John, and son-in-law to the late Dolly and Maurice Cook. Brother of the late Patricia Girard (2011) and surviving spouse Alphonse, and Mary Ellen Stein (late John A., 2016), and families.

Carolyn, Launa, Sarri and Sonia mourn the passing of their dedicated and fun-loving husband and father due to the rapid progression of cancer.

John, born on March 11, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, peacefully passed at home on Friday February 16, 2018 with his wife and three daughters, and his genuinely caring sister-in-law Sandy by his side. Chris Deline, Louis Comartin and Mark Stonefish, as well as Jeff Thibert, hold him in their hearts. John’s precious and admired grandchildren Dellsie, Brennan, Rowyn, Nolan and Gavin will fondly remember, smile and laugh, thinking of all the special times with Pépé.

As he gave in his life, John requested that his body be donated to the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario, with the hope of benefitting others.

Visitation will take place at the Tilbury KC, 20 Dupuis Street in Tilbury on Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church near Merlin, where he was a dedicated member, on Friday February 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. We will also plan a casual memorial bonfire, and send some written messages upward, in warmer weather.

John has asked that donations be made to help others, in place of flowers or memorial tributes. In the spirit of his giving and caring nature, we are honoured and privileged to follow that request. Some ideas include: donating blood, registering as an organ donor, donating to food banks, or your own special charities of which John’s favourites were the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, The Terry Fox Foundation, Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton-Kent or Windsor-Essex Branch, and the Canadian Spinal Research Organization.

To celebrate John’s life, we hope you’ll happily choose to cherish family, friends, as well as attend their games and events, eat M&M’s or anything chocolate, drink a glass of root beer and toast “Here’s to you John!”, visit the shut-in people in your area, cut the grass, and play euchre.

For everyone who touched John’s life, and for everyone whose life was positively impacted by John, we are forever grateful.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Service Inc., Chatham, Ontario.

If you so choose, you may share a memory at www.lifetransitions.ca

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IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

GEORGE HEYENS

July 05, 1929 - February 23, 2012

Kenneth epp

September 22, 1962 - February 16, 2010

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 day.

Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered every day.

No longer in our life to share But in our hearts he’s always there.

Lovingly remembered by Mom, Dad & Family

To place an announcement call 519-398-9098

LTVCA budget receives approval The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 15 at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Linda McKinlay was elected as Chair and Hilda MacDonald as Vice-chair for 2018. McKinlay is a Municipal Councillor for the Town of Lakeshore and MacDonald is Deputy-May-

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The 2018 budget of $3,179,437 received approval at the AGM. The budget represents an increase of $82,409 or 2.66% in overall spending in comparison to the 2017 approved budget of $3,097,028. The corresponding increase in the municipal levy is $38,316 or 2.44%. The 10 member municipalities of the LTVCA include Chatham-Kent, Leamington, Lakeshore, Dutton Dunwich, West Elgin, London, Middlesex Centre, Southwest Middlesex, Southwold and Strathroy-Caradoc.

Chatham-Kent appoints three representatives to the

Customized 1951 Meteor convertible in Toronto two years before Claude Johnson bought it.

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Windsor-built 1951 Meteor convertible: Where is it today?

Sixty-seven years ago, a 1951 Meteor convertible rolled off the Ford assembly line in Windsor. Bob Downey of Toronto customized it around 1957 in black and white with 1950 Ford Crestliner side trim and continental kit.

Jimmy Brebner then bought it, removed the continental kit, repainted the car purple and white with the Crestliner trim, and installed a custom interior and a ’56 Mercury Bill Sherk V8 engine. Jimmy then sold the Meteor to Bob Goodwin, who displayed at the first Fort York Armoury Autorama in Toronto in 1959 and the first Speed Sport Show in Toronto in January of 1960.

Claude Johnson lives today in Paris, Ontario. He was 20 years old in 1960 when he was pumping gas at a service station in Toronto and driving a 1953 Meteor Cutomline 2-door sedan. Across the street was Lawrence Plaza, and one night the 1951 Meteor convertible originally customized by Bob Downey rolled into the parking lot. Claude does not remember the name of the man who owned it at that time.

The man in the convertible said to Claude: “I would like to have your car.” And Claude replied: “I would like to have your convertible!”

They switched ownerships right there and each drove away in the other’s car.

Claude soon moved to Guelph, and brought the convertible with him. The car needed engine work, more than he was able to pay for, and so the mechanic gave him a ’54 Austin in exchange for the Meteor and the work done on it. That was around 1961 and that’s the last time Claude saw his Meteor convertible.

Andy Janosik of Guelph bought the car around 1961 but does not recall who he bought it from. He owned it for two years and sold it around 1963 to a body man named Wes Pollock, who has passed away. Andy still keeps in touch with members of the Roamers Car Club in Guelph. Some of them might remember what happened to the Meteor after Andy sold it.

If it turns up, you’ll read all about it right here, where we bring old cars back to life.

And Claude Johnson would love to see it again!

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provision of $1.3M of stewardship grant assistance to 164 landowners, the planting of 134,221 trees, and the natural restoration of 117 hectares.

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Six-year-old Zachary Taylor of St. Louis School proudly showed off his autograph from the Windsor Spitfire’s mascot Boomer.

Erin Meloche, a registered dietitian with Loblaws, was at the Great Canadian Superstore on Tuesday, February 13 with special guests from the Windsor Spitfires. Several team members and some local school children enjoyed learning more about nutrition and food choices.

Rotary Club Supports Cougar Robotics Team The Rotary Club of Leamington is proud to support youth in the community. The Cougar Robotics team from Cardinal Carter Catholic High School accepted $2,000 to support the Robotics team in their 2018 build and competitions. Rotary Club president Renee Daudlin-Iacobelli (centre) presented the cheque to the Robotics team.

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On Sunday, February 18, 2018 at approximately 4:45 a.m. an unknown suspect entered Mac’s Milk on Talbot Road West and demanded money and cigarettes from the cashier in a threatening manner.

The cashier complied with the suspect’s demands. The cashier was not physically injured during the incident.

The suspect fled on foot and was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, grey facemask, blue jeans, blue latex gloves and black backpack.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Bryan Vaughan at bryanv@chatham-kent.ca / 519-436-6600 extension #87164 or Constable Brad Hyatt at bradh@chatham-kent.ca / 519-436-6600 extension #288. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Students mark 100th day of school The Early Years and Primary Grades at Gore Hill Public School recently celebrated the 100th day of school. Students completed various activities including building with 100 blocks, stacking 100 cups, stringing a necklace with 100 rings, and playing a hopscotch game involving counting by 10 to 100.

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The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) confirmed its priority projects and programs to create a healthier and more sustainable environment for 2018 as it unanimously passed its annual budget on February 15.

Initiating a regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, improving floodline mapping in response to a changing climate, creating over 100 acres of new habitat including an innovative wetland project, and continuing to tackle phosphorus loadings in Lake Erie are just a few of the projects it has planned for the coming year.

“A robust suite of high priority projects and programs to protect and restore the natural environment of the region will be undertaken,” said Richard Wyma, ERCA’s general manager.

“These include programs to increase habitat and forest cover, maintain and expand conservation areas and trails, aid our member municipalities in protecting people and infrastructure from the dangers of flooding and erosion particularly in the era of a changing climate, and to provide meaningful education and engagement opportunities for our residents.”

The 2018 Budget totals $9,271,600, which includes a proposed levy contribution of $3,148,752. This represents an increase of $101,019, or $0.09 per household. Of that, $51,000 is allocated for operations and $50,000 for future asset replacement.

This levy funds less than 30% of its operations, placing ERCA in the bottom five of all Conservation Authorities, and well below the provincial average (approx. 45%).

“ERCA is unlike any other Agency, Board or Commission in that it generates tremendous revenue for the region,” Wyma adds. “Between 2007 and 2017, ERCA received $26.5-million in total levy contributions and generated $35-million in new outside funding to the region in support of regional environmental programs and projects. This is in addition to the significant value of ERCA’s programs and services.”

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In keeping with its commitment to support local communities, WFCU Credit Union has issued a ‘Call For Proposals’ to local charitable and non-profit organizations.

Organizations are invited to submit proposals for review through WFCU’s Community Donations Fund (CDF). This fund annually disburses a total of $20,000 to various organizations in Windsor and Essex County. The CDF is one of many of the WFCU Credit Union Community Investment initiatives – donating over $5 million in the last five years.

The WFCU Credit Union Community Donations Fund is designed to provide funding assistance to existing or new non-profit and charitable programs and projects.

As in the past, proposals will be divided into four specific categories: Health and Wellness, Quality of Life, Cultural/Community and Support/ Information.

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Southpoint Stars weekend update The Intermediate Highbury Canco team played Lakeshore White on the weekend. Southpoint got off to a good start when Cassie Bluhm took a shot from just inside the faceoff circle that found its way past the Lakeshore goalie. Assists on the goal went to Chase Cabral and Raine Schiefer. Still in the first, Jillian Iles maneuvered around in front of the Lakeshore net and backhanded a shot in. Meghan Mercer and Jada Schiefer assisted on the goal.

Lakeshore came back in the second with two goals of their own. In the third things got chippy and both teams were unable to take advantage of the odd man advantage.

The score ended in a 2-2 tie. Goalie Erica Taylor had to be sharp on a few scrambles in front of her Southpoint net and made a big glove save in the third to preserve the tie.

The Peewee Bailey Machining Inc. Stars battled the Lakeshore Lightning in Essex/Kent playoff action. This was a very evenly matched, hard fought battle that saw both teams exchange multiple goals throughout, but in the end the Lightning edged out the Bailey Stars by a single tally.

The final score was 3-2. Alexa Derikx and Mila Pereira provided the offence scoring a goal a piece for the Bailey Stars.

Charlie Liebrock and Meaghan Simpson scored the everimportant assists in this game.

The Switzer Carty Bantam Stars welcomed the South County Amherstburg Predators to the Wheatley Arena on Sunday evening. This was an exciting battle that saw both teams exchange goals; however, the Predators edged out the Lady Stars in the end by a final score of 3-1. Stephanie Wiebe scored a beautiful unassisted goal to get the Stars on the board in this contest.

The Leamington Kinsmen Intermediate Stars tangled with the Windsor Wildcats in Essex/Kent playoff action on Sunday evening in Wheatley. The Kinsmen Stars hit the ice with extreme confidence as they scored goals in all three periods en route to a dominant 4-1 win. Abby Gualtieri powered the Stars offence, scoring two goals and adding two assists. Taylor Babkirk chipped in on the offence, scoring a goal and adding two assists. Amber Tazzman rounded out the Stars’ attack as she drilled a laser of a shot off the inside post and in. Scoring the other assists were Amber Tazzman (2) and Jenn Fehr. Alyee Church played outstanding in net for the Stars as she made several big saves throughout this exciting contest and held the Wildcats to just a single goal.

The Kinsmen Intermediate Stars travelled to Windsor on Saturday afternoon to play the LaSalle Sabre Cats. Both teams exchanged goals in each period in this hard-fought and evenly matched battle. The Sabre Cats scored the gamewinning goal as the final second ticked off the clock. The Kinsmen Stars lost by a score of 4-3. Kelsey Babkirk powered the Stars’ offence as she scored two goals, while Kayla Collison chipped in scoring the other Stars’ goal. Abby Gualtieri scored the only assist for the Kinsmen Stars.

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Over and over again, most of us have had snippets of wisdom bestowed upon us such as ‘don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched’.

For the most part, it’s good advice. Making assumptions in any facet of life can easily backfire and/or make you look like a complete fool. You can think that because you’ve binge studied for that final exam you’ll ace it, only to sit down at the desk, glance at the first page and then experience an utter brain cramp.

Back in 1991, a few friends and I were eagerly awaiting the release of the new Metallica album, their fifth studio effort and first since the brilliant works of And Justice For All we heard for the first time three years earlier. We just KNEW it was going to be heavier, faster and better than ever. As it turned out, a LOT of people thought very highly of “The Black Album,” but everyone in my little circle of friends was sourly disappointed.

To us, it was mere pop rock — a complete and total sellout that paled in comparison to the likes of Master Of Puppets, Ride The Lightning and Kill ‘Em All. The composers of Creeping Death, Sanitarium, The Frayed Ends Of Sanity and Whiplash were a thrash metal band no more. Nowadays, I refer to them as “America’s Nickelback.”

As I mentioned a couple weeks earlier, the ‘90s were full of bitter disappointments.

Sometimes, however, you would be well advised to prepare for something that could very well never happen. Moments before I started writing this particular column, I stumbled across a post on one of my favourite website forums that mentioned 2018 playoff ticket prices for the Winnipeg Jets. Now in True North Sports and Entertainment’s defense, the Jets are playing well and are most certainly POISED to make a post-season appearance. As of Friday, Feb. 16, they ranked second in the Western Conference’s Central Division — two points behind first-place Nashville and three points ahead of third-place St. Louis.

Here’s the thing though — as of that day, the Jets still had 25 regular season games to go.

More often than not, finishing with 95 points will at least grant your team a wildcard spot.

If that proves to be the case again next year (this column is all about the “ifs”), the Jets will need to collect 20 points in those 25 games. Sounds easy enough, right? Heck, even the Habs could pull off 10 wins in 25 games.

But alas, the NHL’s Canadian teams are notorious chokers when push comes to shove, so I’d personally advise Manitoba’s most avid fans to keep their post season wallets in their pockets for the time being. Apparently, the way it works for season ticket holders is that they can pay for playoff ticket seats in advance (by series or by game) and the money spent on games that don’t come to fruition can go toward next season’s tickets.

Regardless, the Jets have it all figured out. Those privileged season ticket holders can buy 16 home ice playoff tickets for seats in the centre ice, lower bowl section for the bargain price of $5,000. That sounds outrageous, and for most of us, it is. On the other hand, when you crunch the numbers, $312.50 (Cdn.) per game for the good seats is a real bargain by Canadian standards. For those same 16 games (yeah, I know, the chance of the Jets winning theAdPresident’s Trophy and then playing four seven-game playoff rounds are astronomically Name: CW Presents ...

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Proceeds will benefit Leamington Food Bank and SECC The 7th annual Charity Mixed Volleyball Tournament is this Saturday, February 24.

There will be three co-ed divisions: Recreational, Intermediate and Competitive, and six on six.

Games will be played at Cardinal Carter Secondary School, Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and UMEI. Registration is $240 per team plus food or non-perishable item donation. Lunch is included.

Tax receipts for partial registration fee will be issued by SECC if requested. For registration forms or more information contact: Ryan Whittle at 519-999-0205 or Ryan_Whittle@hotmail. com; Karen Repko at 519-982-0423 or Krepko@mnsi.net Proceeds will go to The Salvation Army’s Food Bank in Leamington and South Essex Community Council (SECC).

Come out and enjoy a fun-filled day of volleyball and support two great causes at the same time! mid April?

Again, I’ll give TNSE some credit. I’m sure it’s not the only ownership group that’s declared playoff ticket prices at this point. For the fans of the best 16 teams, playoffs begin less than a month-and-a-half from now. This year, Habs fans will not have to worry about setting aside a playoff budget, so the joke’s on YOU, fans of half decent teams!

Ha! Right now, I suppose there are more eyes on the Winter Olympics than there are on the NHL’s playoff race. Canada was third in the medal haul as I wrote these words, tied with the Netherlands (or fifth if you only count gold medals, a ranking system that kind of ticks me off). As my fingers raced to comply with our press plant’s holiday deadline, the Canadian men’s hockey team was about 11 hours from facing off against the Czechs in the preliminary round. I WANTED to assume that we’d win that game, seeing as how the Czechs beat South Korea (yup, for real… South Korea) by a mere goal in their first match. That game will be a few pages back in the history books by the time you read this, but as it neared, I didn’t want to make any assumptions — especially with the now unfamiliar absence of NHL star power on the roster. I mean we all thought the U.S. men’s team would squash Slovenia like a bug, right?

Wrong.

Making assumptions about the underdog of course is the main ingredient in the recipe for upsets. Right now, 99.999 per cent of my brain is wondering who to cheer for come NHL playoff time in April since Montreal’s lineup will be booking tee times as of Sunday, Apr. 8. Still — and I hate to admit this — that 0.001 per cent of my less-than-optimistic grey matter is hoping for a miracle.

Like the Jets, my Habs had 25 games to go by the time this column was completed. Unlike the Jets, they’re going to need another 44 points or so to sneak up on the rest of the field and snag a wildcard spot in the East. Yeah, they’ll probably have to win 22 of their last 25 games to make that happen.

Montreal missing the playoffs a year after finishing first in the Atlantic? Now THAT is probably a pretty safe assumption to make.

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Leamington Half Century Centre, Feb. 12: North/South - 1st Mike Perry and Roy Trowell, 2nd Nina Towle and Helen Preyde, 3rd Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash. East/West - 1st Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt, 2nd Mame Nicholson and Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Ken and Kay Pryke. Games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Feb. 14: North/South - 1st John McGregor and Roger Cote, 2nd Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 3rd Derek Parry and Dave Derbyshire, 4th Ginny Pettypiece and Vi Major. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

The following are the Flamingo Restaurant bowling leagues scores for February 5.

Games Over 200: Kevin Kosempel 200, Chris Kosempel 245-203-268, Jamie Arquette 215, Willy Fittler 223, Ozzie Wolf 222, Aaron Dickau 204, Mauro Paglione 205, Dan Dalimonte 224-247, Kelly Bruner 221-191-201, Albert Salvati 207, Al Bison 201, Jack Valade 234-225, Tys Schaafsma 236-203.

Series Over 550: Kevin Kosempel 588, Heinz Kosempel551, Chris Kosempel 716, Willy Fittler 570, Ozzie Wolf 582, Dan Dalimonte 639, Kelly Bruner 613, Al Bison 550, Jack Valade 634, Tys Schaafsma 628.

High Handicap Games: Chris Kosempel 312, Dan Dalimonte 294, Tys Schaafsma 282.

High Handicap Series: Chris Kosempel 848, Dan Dalimonte 780, Nick Levchuk 773.

Chris Kosempel’s high series of 716 was 2nd high for the year and his 848 handicap series was 1st high.

Standings: Dickau Construction 24, S.W. Property 23, Rhine Danube 22, Fittler Farms 21, Weil’s Food 20, Del Fresco 16.

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BAPTIST First Baptist Church 3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-5491 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 Sunday Worship 10:00 am

CONGREGATIONALIST Faith Everlasting Congregational Church 589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994 Sunday Worship 11 am

LE AMINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644 Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

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MENNONITE Faith Mennonite Church 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391 Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am Deer Run Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington www.deerrun.church 519-326-9734 Sunday Worship Services 9:00 am (German), 10:30 am and 11:45 am (English Services)

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 am Meadow Brook Church 219 Talbot Street East Leamington 519-326-3605 2 Sunday Worship Services 9 am and 11 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 Pastor Dave Bretzlaff 519-819-1590 Sunday Service 10:30 am Spanish Service Sunday 6 pm

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PENTECOSTAL LakePoint Family Church 285 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-322-2316 Service Sunday 9:15 am & 11:15 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

United Pentecostal Church 312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056 Sunday Worship Services 11 am

PRESBYTERIAN Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541 www.pccweb.ca/knoxleamnington/ Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Michael’s Church 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643 Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 8 am and 10 am 10:30 am Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament - Wheatley 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 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

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Mount Zion Full Gospel Tabernacle 6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031 Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

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Golden Years golf report Forty Golden Years golfers fought through the intense morning fog to deliver 61 aces on Feb. 15 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

Leading the charge with 4 each were Mary Binder and John Murphy. Carding 3 apiece were Murray Cascadden, Cathy Dewhurst, Eileen McIntosh, Andy Orsini, Barry Sweet and Mary Anne Vickery. Dropping 2 each were Al Christie, Pete Daudlin, Vicky Harris, Tom Hyatt, Laurie Hylton, Linda Norman, Faith Reidy, Moe Scratch, Bill Taylor, Doug Vickery and Ernie Vandenberg. Contributing 1 each were Dorothy Cascadden, Tom Dewhurst, Barbara Fick, Loraine Fox, Lloyd Honey, Tony Norman, Marie Lasi, Bob Martin, Barb Murphy, Gail Turk, Gerrit Vriesen, Bill Ward and Bryon Walker.

Mary Binder and Pete Daudlin led the pack with 16 over 9 holes. Close behind with 17 were Mary Anne Vickery, Murray Cascadden and Eileen McIntosh (2). Notching 18 were Laurie Hylton (2), Bill Mayville, Gerrit Vriesen, Tom Dewhurst, Cathy Dewhurst (2), Andy Orsini, Tom Hyatt, Doug Vickery, Lloyd Honey, Al Christie, Colleen Pearse and John Murphy.

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Sharks look ahead to 2018-19

By Bryan Jessop The coaching staff of the Wheatley Omstead Sharks didn’t spend much time lamenting about the frustrating end to the 2017-18 season.

Days before the 2018 playoffs ended on a fluke double overtime bounce against the second-place Dresden Kings, the Sharks’ coaches began extending player invitations to attend the offseason Spring Camp, likely to take place at Unico Arena in Leamington in May. The team officially wrapped up the 2017-18 campaign with player-by-player exit meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Although head coach Dave Wiper noted that the Sharks expect the average season-to-season turnover rate of about 10 players, early intentions indicate that the Wheatley club might not have an excessive number of holes to fill for 2018-19.

Two players who won’t be returning to next season’s roster are graduatingage forward Ryan Zsebok of Leamington and defenseman Antonio Ciampa of Windsor. Zsebok had been out of action since suffering a broken hand during a November home game against the Mooretown Flags.

“When he went down, we lost a big cog in the wheel,” said Wiper. “It’s never good to lose your captain — Zee was the type of leader who didn’t let breakdowns happen.”

New Ontario Hockey Association legislation for 2018-19 will allow the Sharks to recruit players hailing from anywhere in the Windsor-Essex/Chatham-Kent region regardless of their proximity to other Junior C centres.

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Wheatley Omstead Sharks Josh Carnevale walks towards the dressing room while players salute fans at the conclusion of the 2017-18 season at Wheatley Area Arena Monday, Feb. 12. The Sharks were swept in four games of their Stobbs Division quarterfinal series against the Dresden Kings and are already taking steps to prepare for next season.

Wiper said. “Fortunately, and Matt Carvalho, both of we’ve finally got the goal- Leamington.

“It’s our job to help them tending tandem that will be one of the best in the league move up, but if they don’t in the future, so we won’t find B teams next year, they’ll both be more than have to worry about that.”

Wiper referred to the re- welcome back here,” Wiper cent acquisition of 17-year- noted.

The Sharks expect to lose old netminder Caitlin Morin from the Amherstburg Ad- fewer players than normal to mirals, who along with fel- post secondary educational low 2000-born goalkeeper pursuits. Wiper noted that Dylan Zelko of Woodslee, most players who are curis eligible to play up to an- rently preparing for college other four years of Junior C or university starting in Sephockey. Thus far, the team’s tember of this year intend to take courses lineup inin Windsor. cludes only “We’ll be busy “We won’t two players this summer be hit like considergoing after when we ing Junior players.” lost (Eric) B tryouts — Dave Wiper Prudence for 2018-19 and (Evan) — forwards Mastronardi, Dawson Iles

so we should be good that way,” he added.

Wheatley hopes to bring aboard more players with a scoring touch, although the franchise expects to keep leading forwards Delaney MacDonald and Cole Butler — regular season team points leaders for 2016-17 and 2017-18, respectively — as well as Alixe Saliba, who returned to the Sharks midseason from the Junior B Chatham Maroons.

One of the first set of decisions Wheatley coaches will have to make pertains to overagers. The Sharks will have as many as seven 1997-born players intending to return next season, with OHA guidelines that allow a maximum of four per Junior C team.

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Romney orators Wheatley Speakers Three senior students and two junior students will present their speech at the Legion competition this Friday evening representing Wheatley Area Public School.

The winners in the school competition are: Front row, left to right - Drew Harvey, 1st in the Junior division; Susie Tavares, 1st in the Senior group; Walter Andre, 3rd place Junior.

Back row - Terra Epplett, 2nd place Senior; Jody Jessop, 2nd place Junior, Brook Dales, 3rd place Senior.

Lynne Segedin and Wesley Larent were picked as the top speakers at the Romney Central School competition. Lynne, a grade 4 student, spoke on “Treasures and Ghost Ships in Lake Erie”. Wesley is a grade 5 student and his topic was “Country Living”.

Lynne and Wesley will speak at the Legion contest in Wheatley on February 26th in the Junior category.

An old resident, who read A.C. Wood’s account of a visit to Wheatley, “way beck in the nineties”, tells us that Mr. Wood has been misinformed as to the correct reason as to why Wheatley was at one time nicknamed “Pegtown”. The reason for this nickname was not on account of razor-back hogs running the streets, but because the first house in Wheatley was a shoemaker’s. Factory shoes at that time were practically unknown, and other shoemakers followed.

The system of attaching soles to boots and shoes at the time was with pegs, and because of the predominance of the shoemaking industry, Wheatley received the name “Pegtown”. The hog raising industry had nothing to do with the name, nor was the name ever “Pigtown”.

- Wheatley Journal, December 3, 1925

Competition Skaters

In recent weeks members of the Wheatley Area Figuring Skating Club have enjoyed taking part in several skating competitions. All skaters represented the local club in a fine manner and a number skated well enough to win awards.

The competition skaters pictured here and other club members are now looking forward to the annual carnival on March 26.

Front row sitting left to right Rebecca Whitcher, Janet Reid, Jenny Anne Omstead, Sherry Wright, Aimmee Barrette, Chantel King.

2nd row, kneeling - Alissa Whitcher, Amy Ascott, Amiee Sue Omstead, Allison McKeen, April Wiper.

Rear row - Lindsay Gibbons, Vicki Carter, Lesley Gibbons, Melody Wright, Brandy Martin, Tracey White, Jody Jessop, Jennifer Taylor and Terra Epplett.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Dante Butera of the Cougars races toward the Leamington net with the Lions’ Brady Bunda giving chase during the first period of a Tier II WECSSAA boys hockey game at Highbury Canco Arena. Butera scored on the play to give Cardinal Carter a 2-1 lead, but the Lions rebounded for a 5-3 victory.

Lions fend off Cougars

By Bryan Jessop The Leamington District Secondary School boys’ hockey team has swept the Battle of the Big Cats.

The Lions officially took on visiting team status in the most recent match up against the rival Cardinal Carter Cougars Monday, Feb. 12, where they held on for a 5-3 victory. The Cougars played a more tense and spirited game than in the first match between the two adversaries, a December 21 contest that favoured LDSS 6-1. With the win, Leamington leap frogged over the Massey Mustangs for sole possession of first place in the WECSSAA Tier II boys division, with a game in hand at the time.

The Lions struck in the first and final minute of the opening period against Cardinal Carter, but the Cougars controlled the pace for much of the opening 15 minutes. On a power play, Mason Gow potted his first of four by snapping the puck past Adam Zylstra and under the crossbar after being set up by Brett Thomas and Jeron Kir. The Cougars tied the game precisely one minute later when Cameron Taouil used his glove to knock the puck back down to the ice during a rush. With just enough room left to fire it from point blank, he snapped a low shot past Matt Ciliska. Carson Mastronardi and Thomas Jennings drew the assists.

Cardinal Carter took the lead about a minute prior to the period’s midway mark. After picking off a Lions’ passing attempt at the other end, Dante Butera raced to the LDSS goal for a breakaway opportunity, beating Ciliska with a shot into the lower right corner, unassisted. Leamington seemed poised to start the second frame down by a goal, but with 6.2 seconds left in the first, Gow took a cross-crease pass from Kir and planted it into the lower right corner before Zylstra could slide across in time to make the pad save.

“We stayed with The Lions took their second lead at about midgame, them the whole when Gow intercepted a Cougars pass near their blue game — it was taking line and put a fake on Zylstra to find the right side of too many penalties the goal, unassisted. The advantage ran a course of 24 that killed us.” seconds before Taouil came up with his second of the day, beating Ciliskia to the bottom right corner from — Ted Wigfield the opposite side of the net. Joel VanGellecum was credited with the only assist.

Gow gave his team its third lead of the game during a power play rush, blasting a shot that had enough momentum to continue trickling over the line after the puck struck the Cardinal Carter goalkeeper. Andrew Verhaeghe set up the goal.

Kir finished the scoring about six-and-a-half minutes into the third, burying a high wrist shot from the slot after taking a feed from Damon Palichuk.

The game took on a physical tone along the boards despite the no checking rule, with the Lions behind handed four minor penalties compared to the Cougars’ seven.

“We had a bad start, but everyone got into the game by the third,” said Gow. “All the boys are playing good now — I think we’re ready for the playoffs now.”

“Everyone kept their heads cool today,” added Ciliska. “We’ve got a solid team now. This team’s kept me in the game all the time.”

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Lions coach Tony Nurse was quick to admit that the Cougars were a more formidable opponent than they had been just prior to the Christmas holiday break.

“They had a pretty good first period,” he said. “They capitalized on their scoring chances and had us on our heels for a while.”

“We stayed with them the whole game — it was taking too many penalties that killed us,” said Cardinal Carter coach Ted Wigfield. “We had our chances, but we fell short. At times, we outplayed them.”

The Cougars played the game without The Lions’ Coleton Jordan Gualtieri while the Lions battled in Graham chases the absence of Cameron Symons, Spence Cardinal Carter puck Wiebe and Tanner Granger, the latter who carrier Quinn Rodrigues as he clears it from Cougars’ suffered a broken clavicle that could be territory during a WECSSAA healed by the time playoffs begin.

Tier II boys hockey game.

Leamington’s regular season ended with three games in as many days. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, they won 4-2 at Adie Knox Arena against the Kennedy Clippers to officially secure first place in the division. Cam Symons netted a trio while Thomas added the other. The regular season wrapped up Wednesday, Feb. 14 with an 8-5 win versus Tecumseh Vista Academy at Highbury Canco Arena. Gow lead with a hat trick while Symons added two and singles came from Thomas, Palichuk and Jaxyn Lafeber. Leamington was the only Tier II team to finish undefeated, with a record of 11 wins, zero losses and three ties.

Cardinal Carter also played a busy schedule of three games in as many days. After facing their rivals, the Cougars cruised to a 9-2 win against the Herman Green Griffins at Central Park Athletics Tuesday and then took on Lajeunesse Wednesday in what ended as a 3-1 win for the Royals. Taouil scored the Cougars’ goal.

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NOTICES

NOTICES Form 6 Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25, s. 379 (2) O. Reg. 181/03, s. 5(1)

Notice of Planning Act Approval Take Notice that on February 12, 2018, Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent approved two general amendments to Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law No. 216-2009.

At the meeting, Council passed: Zoning By-law No. 22-2018 to add provisions and regulations pertaining to housing and room rentals. Specifically, the by-law introduces the following definitions to the Zoning By-law: “Rental Dwelling Unit, Small” means a dwelling unit containing four bedrooms or less, which is rented either as a single housekeeping unit or where individual bedrooms are offered for rent. None of a bed and breakfast, group home, hotel, lodge, residential care facility or nursing home shall be considered a small rental dwelling unit.

“Rental Dwelling Unit, Large” means a dwelling unit containing five or more bedrooms, which is rented either as a single housekeeping unit or where individual bedrooms are offered for rent. None of a bed and breakfast, group home, hotel, lodge, residential care facility or nursing home shall be considered a large rental dwelling unit.

Although the Zoning By-law would introduce two separate definitions, it is proposed that both Small and Large Rental Dwelling Units be permitted in all Residential Zone categories, Institutional Zones and Commercial Zone categories that permit residential uses. In an effort to coordinate the new proposed zoning regulations, if approved, proposed changes to the Chatham-Kent Business Licensing By-law will be considered at a future date, which proposes that only Large Rental Dwelling Units would need to obtain a business licence.

Zoning By-law No. 23-2018 to implement the Official Plan policy changes implemented by Official Plan Amendment 28, including: 1. Updating definitions in Section 3, Definitions, and associated changes to the Uses Permitted section in each Zone listed in Section 5, Zones.

2. Introducing regulations for secondary dwellings, in Section 4, General Provisions.

3. Introducing shipping container regulations in Section 4, General Provisions.

4. Updating accessible parking regulations in Section 4, General Provisions.

5. Various changes to setbacks in Section 4, General Provisions, and Section 5, Zones, including: a. adding front, interior side yard, and rear yard setbacks for uncovered decks; b. modifying the calculation to determine the established front yard setback; c. reducing the rear yard setback in the Prestige Industrial (M4) zone; d. reducing the interior side yard and rear yard setback in the Agricultural (A1) zone.

6. Amending the following Zoning By-law Schedules: a. Schedule A: Zone Classifications & Schedule B: Zone Exceptions – where certain properties are re-zoned; b. Schedule C: Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) – to be deleted in its entirety, as MDS is regulated by Provincial legislation; and c. Schedule F: Floodproofing and Flood Fringe Areas – where the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority has provided updated mapping of flood prone areas.

Reasons for Approval The background and reasons for the Decisions are incorporated in the two Planning reports both dated January 8, 2018, which were adopted by Council. No submissions were received with regard to the Zoning By-law No. 23-2018. Two written submissions were received by the Municipal Clerk in advance of the Public Meeting with regard to Zoning By-law No. 22-2018 and were provided to Council for consideration. All submissions received, have been, on balance, taken into consideration

by Council as part of its deliberations and final decision on this matter. In the opinion of Council, the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the Official Plan.

General Information Applicable to the Above Mentioned Planning Act Approvals Any person or public body who, before the decision was made or the by-laws were passed, made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to Council may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in respect of these applications by filing with the Municipal Clerk of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent not later than 4:30 p.m., local time, on March 19, 2018, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the decisions or by-laws, and the reasons in support of the objection. Such notice must be accompanied by the filing fee of $300.00 for each application appealed, made payable to the Minister of Finance by certified cheque or money order only, as required by the OMB. For additional OMB fees please see the OMB Fee Schedule.

Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a decision or by-law of the Municipality 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.

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER The MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 14th, 2018, at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Civic Centre, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8.

Description of Land(s)

Minimum Tender Amount

All lands are in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the following are the geographic descriptions and municipal addresses.

1. Roll # 3650-020-001-34130 Pt Lt 4, Con 1, Pt 2, 24R762; Romney; Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

467 1st Concession Line, (Wheatley). P.I.N. 00846 0368 (LT).

$7,199.82

2. Roll # 3650-020-001-58600 Pt Lt 5, Blk C, Pl 184, As In 477590; Wheatley; Municipality of Chatham-Kent Being 26 Talbot Rd E, (Wheatley). P.I.N. 00843 0006 (LT).

$9,847.37

3. Roll # 3650-060-004-13700 Pt Lt 15, Con 13, Part 1, 24R2257; S/T TE20304 Tilbury East; Municipality of ChathamKent. Being 3719 Goodreau Line, (Coatsworth Station). P.I.N. 00823 0027 (LT).

$74,184.76

4. Roll # 3650-140-006-35500 Pt Blks L, N & V, Plan 109 As In 109263, Harwich, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Being Brock St, (Blenheim). P.I.N. 00938 0822 (LT).

$7,231.79

5. Roll # 3650-140-006-68800 Pt Lts 11 & 12, S Wellington St, Plan 109 As In SH1320; Harwich; Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Being 44 Wellington St, (Blenheim). P.I.N. 00939 0175 (LT).

$9,194.05

6. Roll # 3650-140-006-78800 Lt 1, S Kent St, Plan 109 Harwich; Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Being 2 Kent St, (Blenheim). P.I.N. 00939 0258 (LT).

$18,673.41

7. Roll # 3650-140-010-70800 Lot 9, Blk A, Plan 196, Harwich; Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Being 19397 Charing Cross Rd, (Cedar Springs). P.I.N. 00940 0115 (LT).

$19,320.06

8. Roll #’s 3650-380-001-18700 & 3650-380-001-18800 Lt 1-2 Blk P Pl 144; Chatham-Kent; Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Being 142-146 London Rd, (Thamesville). P.I.N. 00723 0121 (LT).

$19,832.83

9. Roll # 3650-390-003-30100 Lot 18 Blk N Plan 135; Chatham-Kent; Municipality of Chatham-Kent. 603 Fuller St, (Dresden). P.I.N. 00603 0109 (LT).

$35,152.26

10. Roll # 3650-420-002-03200 Part Lot 31, 34 Block M Plan Old Survey As In 617188; Chatham-Kent, Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Being 166 Colborne St, (Chatham). P.I.N. 00503 0029 (LT).

$20,746.97

11. Roll # 3650-420-003-15200 Pt Lt 193 Pl Old Survey As In 544843; Chatham-Kent; Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Being 116 Wellington St E, (Chatham). P.I.N. 00503 0177 (LT).

$14,921.79

12. Roll # 3650-420-020-10800 Pt Lt 7-8 Blk 5 Pl 291 Together With a R.O.W. Over Pt of Lot 7, Blk 5, Plan 291 As In 346342; Chatham-Kent, Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Being 25 Richmond St, (Chatham). P.I.N. 00506 0300 (LT).

$22,343.75

13. Roll # 3650-420-030-08500 Part Lot 6 Plan 28 S/S Murray Street As In 583299; Chatham-Kent, Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Being 198 Murray St, (Chatham). P.I.N. 00503 0280 (LT).

$16,618.64

14. Roll # 3650-420-047-06700 Pt Lt 1 Blk L Pl 2 As In 372931; S/T Execution 05-0000001, If Enforceable; ChathamKent; Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Being 90 Grand Ave E, (CHATHAM). P.I.N. 00541 0192 (LT)..

$26,760.69

15. Roll # 3650-420-050-15800 Pt Lt 16 Blk U Pl 4 As In 631272; Chatham-Kent; Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Being 207 Grand Ave E, (CHATHAM). P.I.N. 00547CANCELLED 0246 (LT).

$8,861.96

16. Roll # 3650-480-002-17300 Pt Lt 5 Pl 428 As In 661564; Chatham-Kent; Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Being 24224 Winterline Rd, (Pain Court). P.I.N. 00784 0137 (LT).

$78,277.35

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, or of a bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST (if applicable) and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact:

No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the decision is made or the by-law is passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submission to the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

Title

Name of Municipality or Board

Amy McLellan, Manager Revenue or Steven Brown, Deputy Treasurer

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

A full copy of the above-noted decision and by-law is available for inspection in the Planning Department at the Civic Centre (2nd floor), 315 King Street West, Chatham or at any of the Municipal Service Centres in Dresden, Blenheim, Ridgetown, Tilbury and Wallaceburg.

315 King Street West, P O Box 640, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8

Dated at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent this 14th Day of February, 2018.

Address of Municipality or Board www.chatham-kent.ca

Personal information contained on this form, collected pursuant to the Municipal Act will be used for the purposes of that Act. Questions should be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Co-ordinator at the institution responsible for the procedures under that Act.

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February 28, 2018 May 31, 2018 Please refer to the brochure included with your tax notice for a listing of the payment options available. Avoid long lines by paying your taxes early or online through your bank.

Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed the day following the due date at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address.

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FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 28, 2018, at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville.

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Description of Land: Roll No. 37 11 140 000 00200 0000; Division St. N; PIN 75174-0119(LT); Part Block A Plan 1182 Kingsville as in R1136152; S/T R387279; Kingsville; File No. 16-07 Minimum Tender Amount: $17,484.75.

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.kingsville.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Linda Brohman, BBA Tax Collector The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville ON N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 Ext. 233

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Chili Cook-Off and Golf Darts this weekend

The snow storm must have kept many dart players at home on February 9. Only 12 players shot Fun Darts. John Balkwill, Dave Augustine and Mike Simpson, with 5 wins, tied with Gord Crook, Terry Jackson and April Simpson.

Michelle Balkwill, Mary Ann Dutot and Marcel Chittle won 4 games and that pesky skunk got the best of Sherri Augustine, Velma Hope and Dawn Lorondeau. Ladies who doubled out were Michelle and April.

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Cathy Bell and Kay Shaw won twice at the Meat Draws on February 10 that were run by Gerry Soulliere. Other win-

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Everyone is welcome to the Meat Draws on Saturday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m.

A General Meeting will be held this Wednesday February 21 at 7:30 p.m. Members, we look forward to seeing you in attendance.

The Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for this Saturday, however, as of last Saturday there was only one name on the list.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Flyers double Vipers 2017-2018

By Bryan Jessop

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Dalton Langlois of the Flyers and Eric Kirby of the Vipers battle for possession of the puck during a Thursday, Feb. 15 Western Conference match at Highbury Canco Arena. The Flyers trailed until late in the second period, but came out on top 4-2 for a crucial win in the race for first to third in the final days of the regular season.

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LaSalle’s Stefan Dobrich and Leamington’s Blake Bain race for a puck sliding into the corner behind the Vipers’ net during third period action of a Western Conference match at Highbury Canco Arena.

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Nathan Skulley of the Flyers and Frank Zak of the Vipers eye a loose puck in the corner to the right of the Vipers’ net during the third period of a Thursday, Feb. 15 GOJHL match at Highbury Canco Arena.

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t may have been the day after Valentine’s Day, couple times late in the game. LaSalle’s a good team but the Leamington Flyers didn’t offer much love and they’ve been capable of beating anybody these to their cross county rivals from LaSalle. last 10 games or so — they’re going to be a handful in The Flyers won a crucial game against the Vi- the playoffs.” pers in the race for second place with a 4-2 victory at Leamington’s coaching staff and players alike credHighbury Canco Arena Thursday, Feb. 15. Backed by a ited the crucial two-point night largely to their goalthree-goal game by points leader Griffin Robinson, the keeper, who made pivotal saves throughout the match. win also locked Leamington into a tie for first place in “Meyerink was outstanding — he was our first star the West with the struggling London Nationals. LaSalle tonight for sure,” said Piroski. “We knew tonight’s game led Thursday’s game for 23-and-a-half minutes, but was a big one and we played it like a playoff game. couldn’t fend off the hosts’ forward attack long enough Both teams had good power plays, we just couldn’t seem to pull the trigger.” to narrow the points gap in the standings.

Robinson’s three-point night brought the team’s Two early minor penalties against the Flyers set the pace for the first period, where the Vipers outshot their scoring leader to 55 points, including his fourth game hosts 14-6. Leamington struggled to create scoring winner of the season.

“I give all the credit to this team,” he said of Thurschances at the south end of the rink while Connor Meyerink had to be sharp consistently in the Flyers’ zone. day’s hat trick. “They’re the ones who put me in a position to score like that. This was a big With just over six minutes to win for us, especially with how tight it go, Hayden Johnston opened is from first to third. We’re playing good the scoring for LaSalle after “We knew hockey now. Our focus is to keep playtwice grabbing hold of his ing the same way and bring it into the own rebound to flip a shot tonight’s game playoffs.” into the right side of the goal. was a big one and “We looked a little shaky in the first The Flyers’ attack was we played it like a (period), but we turned it around for the somewhat more of a threat second and third,” added Meyerink of in the second, although man playoff game.” the match against LaSalle. “This was shots fired in the direction an important game for us. Before, we of Dershawhn Stewart were - Tony Piroski weren’t really thinking about first place blocked or deflected wide.

— we were just concentrating on the Leamington came close to race for second. Now that it’s within evening the score multiple reach, it’s what we’re aiming for.” times during their first and On Saturday, the Flyers paid a visit to the Sarnia Leonly power play of the first 40 minutes, but continued to trail by Johnston’s first period tally until about two- gionnaires. Leamington lost in a 3-0 score while beand-a-half minutes remained in the centre stanza. After ing outshot 42-32. The Flyers went zero for four on the taking feeds from Josh Pope-Ferguson and Zach Guil- power play while Sarnia was two for six.

Leamington’s last regular season home game will be beault, Robinson maneuvered along the perimeter of the faceoff circle to the right side of the Vipers net and Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7:10 p.m. against the St. Thomas released a waist-high wrist shot that eluded a screened Stars. Prior to the game, the team will honour graduating age players Guilbeault, Dalton Langlois and Noah Stewart.

The Vipers were outshot 13-7 over the course of the Hedrick.

The Flyers’ regular season will end Saturday, Feb. 24 mid 20 minutes, where both goalies offered solid peragainst the Kings in Komoka. formances.

The third period proved another tense session at Rest of the West both ends of the ice, with overtime appearing imminent The Sarnia Legionnaires doubled the London Nauntil the clock ticked down to just over six minutes. Approaching the Vipers’ goal from its left side, Rory DiNiro tionals 4-2 on Tuesday, Feb. 13. A day later, the Visnapped an ice level shot into the lower right corner pers came out on top 3-2 in a double overtime decito give Leamington its first lead. Assists went to Dylan sion, also against London. In Thursday’s other Western Weston and Levi Tetreault. Fifty-nine seconds later, game, the Legionnaires handed an 8-2 loss to the St. Robinson sunk his second of the night, also going ice Marys Lincolns. On Friday, the Chatham Maroons beat level with a shot that found its way just inside the right the St. Thomas Stars 5-1 while the Komoka Kings post. Kenny Styles and Cory Schneider drew assists on lost 3-2 against the Lincolns. A busy Saturday ended with Komoka losing 3-2 to St. Thomas while London the game winning marker.

With about three-and-a-half minutes left on the emerged as winners of a 4-1 final score against the game clock and 1:16 to go on a power play, LaSalle Strathroy Rockets. On Sunday, the Maroons claimed a called a timeout and returned to the ice with a sixth 7-0 victory over LaSalle, securing no worse than secskater and an empty net. Twice, the Flyers nearly put ond place for the Flyers. Rare Monday games included the game away by firing the puck the length of the ice a 3-2 overtime win for Komoka over Strathroy, a 2-1 win for St. Thomas against London and a 5-2 final fajust wide of the right and then left posts.

Eventually, when back at even strength, Robinson vouring Chatham over St. Marys. carried the puck to a location between the red line and Vipers’ blue line before sniping a shot into the empty Western Conference Standings goal. Kade McKibbon and Blake Bain set up the goal, as of February 21, 2018 Robinson’s 33rd of the season.

Team OL Pts. G W L T LaSalle’s forwards refused to give up, however, as London 3 69 48 33 12 0 Bradley Vincent managed to turn the puck around on Leamington 3 67 48 30 11 4 its way out of the Flyers’ zone and stuff a backhander LaSalle 1 62 48 30 16 1 into the right side of the goal, unassisted. The Vipers’ St. Thomas 2 60 47 28 15 2 bench again pulled Stewart for the extra forward, but Sarnia 5 60 47 27 14 1 to no avail.

Chatham 2 49 47 23 21 1 Leamington was outshot 32-24 and was zero for two Komoka 3 29 47 11 29 4 on the power play while the visitors were zero for three.

Strathroy 4 28 48 11 31 2 “Both teams played well tonight,” said Flyers head St. Marys 5 27 46 10 29 2 coach Tony Piroski. “We just managed to capitalize a