January 13, 2016

LDMH signs agreement to develop high tech robotic bed

Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH) has signed a collaboration agreement with KAREtech Medical Devices Inc.™ of Farmington Hills, Michigan, to jointly develop the Integrated Healthcare Platform (iHP™), a high tech robotic bed that will improve patient care. The iHP applies the very best of automotive and robotic technology in a new context of healthcare.

KAREtec Medical Devices’ CEO Deepak (Bob) Karwal has been working with LDMH since February 2015 to evaluate the viability of developing this product in Leamington, and working with industry partners. “KAREtech is happy to have secured a Canadian partner in healthcare along with our US collaborators which include Henry Ford Innovation Institute and Cleveland Clinic Innovations,” said Bob Karwal, CEO of KAREtech.

LDMH has signed a collaboration agreement with KAREtech, making LDMH the lead agency on this project for Canada.

KAREtech has been able to secure Uni-Fab, a global provider in custom fabrication of Leamington, to develop a prototype. LDMH will act as a Canadian demonstration site as the iHP continues the developmental process.

“Given our small and efficient size, LDMH is well positioned to support entrepreneurs and innovators who are in the healthcare sector,” said Cheryl Deter, LDMH Vice-President and Chief Nursing Executive. “Our scale is conducive for a ground base of adaptability. This form of partnership allows for rapid scalability.”

LDMH has partnered with the Town of Leamington that is fostering innovation between Leamington’s three largest sectors: agribusiness, manufacturing and healthcare. LDMH is committed to working with the municipality and the region’s stakeholders to create advancement in healthcare and economic opportunities in Essex County in a post ‘Heinz’ era.

“In Leamington, local entrepreneurs and small business owners are the lifeblood of the community and no strangers to innovation. What makes this particular opportunity special are the collaborative relationships between LDMH, Uni-Fab and KAREtech showing the high value of having a healthy local entrepreneurial culture driving and supporting innovation in the healthcare sector,” said Jeanine LassalineBerglund, Economic Development Director of the municipality of Leamington.

LDMH is actively engaged in discussions with innovators and organization in Ontario and the United States to demonstrate everyday innovation that will elevate healthcare in a rural setting without having to invest in bricks and mortar solutions.

Chili cook-off heats up

Leamington Mayor John Paterson serves a helping of chili to one of more than 50 customers during the first annual Leamington and District Half Century Century Chili Cook-off Saturday, Jan. 9. Unaware of the identities of each submission, the judges awarded first place to the Half Century Centre entry and second place to Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

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Being thankful for what we have

Our first taste of winter weather this season created some havoc on the roads and chills in the house, but we can count our lucky stars that we’ve had the mildest winter in recent memory.

It’s really remarkable that we had no measureable snowfall until January 10.

storm had taken a serious turn. Blinded by the driving snow and high winds, he got stuck on the highway and decided to head out on foot.

Thinking back to last year and the year before, I cringe when I think of some of those mornings, delivering papers knee-deep in fresh snowfall and frigid temperatures.

MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings

Newspaper carriers are a hardy bunch, but inevitably, several of them wouldn’t be able to get out of their driveways in severe snow, so it fell upon me and my lovely assistant to deliver the goods to the customers in the big city.

Some days it was nearly impossible and on a couple of occasions, we had to call off delivery for the morning until we could safely get everyone their paper.

Off in the distance, he saw a small light on someone’s porch. It was hard to tell how far away it was but he made his way toward the light. After what seemed like a lifetime in less-than-desirable conditions, he stumbled up the step and knocked on the door.

John was greeted by the lady who eventually would become my grandmother-in-law. Mrs. Evelyn Chase, who lived alone on the family farm near the 9th concession, saw this ice-covered guy on her porch and immediately let him in.

The vast majority of customers who called in understood our dilemma, but there were those who wanted their paper no matter the obstacles. They all eventually got their paper, some a day later, but the deliveries were accomplished.

All that trudging gave me flashbacks to the big blizzard of 1978.

I was a 17-year-old LDSS student in my final year of high school when that one hit.

She took him in, warmed him up and gave him a hot meal and most likely saved his life that day. As the storm worsened, he realized he was stuck there for a couple of days.

This story played out all over the region over the next two days.

Unlike today when weather people offer up long-term forecasts that are somewhat accurate, in 1978, the technology didn’t allow for as much warning.

The ‘White Hurricane’, as they called it, began somewhat inconspicuously, as a driving rainstorm, but quickly escalated into the storm of the century.

Suddenly the Sun Parlor of Canada was Snowmagedden. At the time, we were living on Bruce Avenue in Leamington and our neighbour across the street went into labour in the middle of the storm. I watched out the front window as people on snowmobiles converged on their house and got her to the hospital to deliver her baby.

The oldtimers even began to talk about the huge winter storm of 1913, which was a devastating November ‘witch’, killing more than 250 people in its wake.

January 25, 1978 began like most winter days. The National Weather Service in the states issued a ‘severe blizzard warning’ and we all talked about maybe getting a day off school with this one.

Even my own mother got stranded in that one. Her car got stuck in deep snow on Oak Street East near the Jones Sideroad and some locals took her in, where she stayed for a couple of days.

By the morning of the 26th, we were in for a doozy.

My former co-worker at the Post, John Stacey, often talked about leaving his home in Comber early that morning just as the rain was turning to snow. He was driving Hwy 77 on his way into Leamington.

His plan was to pick up a co-worker in Blytheswood on his way. When he arrived at the co-worker’s home, she refused to go into work, so he turned around himself, and headed back toward Comber. In the small amount of time that it took for him to get from Comber to Blytheswood, the

After all was said and done, the devastating mega storm had dumped well over a foot of snow, which drifted even higher and caused human and livestock casualties across the entire Great Lakes region. Four local people died and about 35,000 households were without power for several hours. So, as we sprinkle our salt this week and curse the freezing temperatures, let’s take a moment to remember what we’ve been through these last two years and also reflect on the ‘White Hurricane’ of ’78 that left so many people stranded or worse.

At that point, we can be thankful for the nicer weather we’re experiencing this year.

Anyone else shocked by the price of food?

There has been one topic on the minds of almost everyone I’ve talked to lately; the rising price of food, fresh food especially.

I had heard many complaints about the price of beef and chicken and how companies were starting to package smaller to hide the price increases in items like bacon and processed meats.

the vegetables to make a homemade soup. It’s no wonder the majority of the population is overweight (hey, I’m not passing judgement, because I’m right there with you) but I can’t help but wonder why such a drastic increase in prices.

But a recent trip to the grocery store had me wondering how larger families are getting by. I can’t believe that a pound of lean hamburger is about $5 or $6! I bought a pack of pork ribs thinking that $15 was about the right price for a double rack of ribs. Wow, how shocked was I to realize that it was only a single rack!

I think what is more devastating is the price of fresh vegetables. And by fresh I mean picked two weeks ago and shipped from the other side of the world or greenhouse grown! A head of cauliflower is $7 or $8, depending where you shop! I usually switch from cauliflower to broccoli depending on pricing, but broccoli was $5 and a bunch of asparagus was $7! A head of iceburg lettuce is $3.49! How would a single mom with two or three kids ever be able to afford groceries?

The sad part of the food pricing is that it is easier and cheaper to eat junk food. I saw an advertisement for a cheeseburger, fries, drink and a sundae for $6! Two combos later and 3,000 calories and it’s cheaper than buying

I understand the effects of our very weak dollar, but that should not quadruple prices... I also understand that sometimes a particular crop may have suffered a poor growing year, but it’s not just one item, it’s an extra dollar here, there and everywhere and it adds up! Maybe this is exactly what I need to kickstart eating less in the New Year, but I’m afraid I may take the easier and cheaper way out and eat foods that are not neccesarily ‘good’ for me.

I’m much more concerned with the nutritional value of what I’m eating than the price, and I admit that I’m only feeding myself, but I’ve shied away from $8 cauliflower. I’ve started using frozen vegetables for soup-making and find they are an excellent nutritional alternative. It certainly makes me look forward to spring and our own local fresh vegetables...

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Transportation Museum perfect fit for volunteers

By Pat Bailey

Judy

Anderson

doesn’t expect all of her volunteers to go to such lengths and distances as Al Kiernan went to become a volunteer at the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village (CTMHV).

In fact, it was about 300 kilometres.

Kiernan, who retired after more than 40 years with Home Hardware, an admitted ‘old car guy’, was a frequent visitor to the museum, travelling down the 401 from his home in Milton on a regular basis. But when it came time to retire about 1½ years ago, Kiernan knew exactly where he wanted to spend it – close to the museum he had grown to love.

So Kiernan packed up and moved to Kingsville, a town close enough to allow him to spend his leisure time volunteering at the museum where he could share his passion for old cars.

And share it he has.

An outgoing, personable guy, Kiernan said he loves leading visitors on tours of the museum and sharing his knowledge and passion for the cars on display.

For Kiernan, “it was a perfect fit”.

But he also loves helping other volunteers create displays, like fellow volunteer Sharon McMahon of Harrow, a retired University of Windsor professor.

McMahon said she and her husband Ken were looking for an interesting way to volunteer together, while giving back to their community.

CTMHV was the answer.

A history buff, McMahon said she has thoroughly enjoyed her time there, making friends, imparting a little of her knowledge on the visitors and spending her time helping out at a venue she feels is “so under appreciated”.

“It’s a privilege to volunteer here,” she said.

Kiernan agrees.

Anderson, education and volunteer co-ordinator, said she could certainly use more volunteers like McMahon and Kiernan.

But, she said, they could use volunteers of all ages and all walks of life. Ideally, she’d be thrilled with 40 to 50 volunteers she could count on. “I don’t want to have to rely so heavily on four or five people.”

While some prospective

volunteers may be a little nervous about speaking in front of groups, Anderson said they have a wide variety of positions available, from the educational and tour aspect, to helping out in the ’50s diner, to taking admission fees at the gate, to assisting in the office, to helping maintain the grounds and flower beds.

“All you really need is just a willingness to give a little of your time.”

- Judy Anderson

“I don’t know if there’s an ideal volunteer,” said Anderson. “Some like dealing with the public, while others prefer to stay in the background.”

“All you really need is just a willingness to give a little of your time,” she added. “We need to find people of different interests and different skill sets.”

Anderson admits she started at CTMHV as a volunteer herself which eventually led her to a paid position.

With 26 buildings making up Heritage Village, 100 old cars on display (including 56 in the museum), about 150 school groups visiting annually and special events throughout the year, Anderson said they can’t survive

without volunteers.

And she said the process of becoming a volunteer is quite simple. She said it’s a matter of filling out an application form online at ctmhv.com and waiting for a call.

Anderson also stressed that the prospective volunteers would then go to an orientation session, followed by training.

For tour guides, Anderson said applicants shadow the veteran tour guides and are also given cue cards containing information on the buildings or the vehicles.

She said the reward is immediate – a hug from a child at the end of program, an expression of interest and

gratitude from a visitor and the people you meet on a daily basis.

“The reward is the look on the people’s faces,” said Kiernan, “and the people thanking you.”

And, Kiernan added, “It’s never boring.”

Judy Anderson, education and volunteer co-ordinator at the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village, is flanked by two of her volunteers, Sharon McMahon and Al Kiernan. (SUN Photo)

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Half Century Centre introduces chili cook-off

By Bryan Jessop

The Leamington and District Half Century Centre’s ‘bean’ counters had something to smile about over the past weekend.

The local organization held its first annual Chili Cook-off Saturday, Jan. 9, the newest entry in its lineup of fundraisers to help offset its operational expenses. A sum of 58 customers — members of the Half Century Centre as well as other members of the general public — attended at a cost of $8 each to help raise $464. Combined with proceeds from a 50/50 draw, the total reached $530.50.

Entries included an in-house contribution by the hosting Half Century Centre as well as others from Cheapo Filipo’s in Windsor, the Leamington Portuguese Club, Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, the Leamington Knights of Columbus and Freddy’s Restaurant. A panel of three judges — Leamington Fire Services chief Chuck Parsons, Chris Lehn and Don Nicholson — taste tested entries before they were served to ticket purchasers. Without knowing the identities of each competitor, the judges declared the Half Century Centre’s entry as the overall winner with Colasanti’s placing second. The People’s Choice Award also went to the Half Century Centre.

Although a portion of the hosting organization’s budget is government subsidized, the majority of its revenue for standard expenses comes through membership fees and monthly fundraisers. The chili cookoff and Murder Mystery Dinner that sold 76 tickets and took place in November are the two newest additions expected to become annual attractions.

“I’m really happy with the turnout, especially when it was for something that’s so close to Christmas.”

— Christine Lehn

Chili Cook-off organizer Christine Lehn — the centre’s administrator — worked on the newest event for about two months along with the assistance of the facility’s cook Mario Floreno and his wife as well as a team of volunteers. Lehn was hoping to see at least 50 customers for the latest fundraiser, for which tickets were sold at the door.

“I’m really happy with the turnout, especially when it was for something that’s so close to Christmas,” Lehn explained. “It’s not just about fundraising. We’re trying to attract more members with the large number of retirees out there. It’s a way to avoid isolation and meet new friends.”

Volunteer servers for the first annual Chili Cook-off included Municipality of Leamington CAO Peter Neufeld, mayor John Paterson, Joe Colasanti of Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, the Leamington Knights of Columbus’s Joe Bedore and Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce general manager Wendy Parsons. Musical entertainment was provided by accordion player Mike Binder and his wife Mary Binder.

Money raised will likely go towards replacing coils in the 160 Talbot St. East facility’s air conditioning unit or the installation of new fire safety doors. Next month’s fundraiser — to be held Saturday, Feb. 6 at noon — will be a bridge and pepper card party preceded by a soup and sandwich lunch. Register by signing up at the centre’s office or calling 519-3262521 by Friday, Jan. 29.

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Above: From left to right, Municipality of Leamington CAO Peter Neufeld, mayor John Paterson, Joe Colasanti, Don Bedore and Wendy Parsons dish out cups of chili to the more than 50 customers at the first annual Leamington and District Half Centur Centre Chili Cook-off Saturday, Jan. 9.

Right: Joe Colasanti gets ready to dish out some chili.

Below: From left to right, Chris Lehn, Chuck Parsons and Don Nicholson judge one of five entries in the first annual Leamington and District Half Century Centre Chili Cook-off.

Reader disagrees with deer cull

Editor;

In January of 2014 my wife and I moved from Guelph, Ontario, to Leamington, Ontario. While in the course of our excursions we soon discovered Point Pelee National Park and promptly bought a year pass, primarily because of its anticipated entrance fee savings. We outfitted ourselves with some good outdoor wear and within a short time had nearly worn out our entry swipe card with the frequency of our attendances. At first we were enthralled by the many birds and the visitation of so many different varieties of bird. We were delighted that with some reasonable camera equipment we were able to capture some of these beauties on “film” as it were.

Early in the fall of the same year we found much to our joy that Point Pelee National Park also supported a number of white-tailed deer and that with the same camera equipment they were easy to photograph and record on film. We started a spreadsheet to supplement our burgeoning hobby of deer watching and found that we could often find the deer at the same place and at the same times on repeated days. On some days we could record up to as many as 15-20 sightings in separate locations of the park.

In mid-December 2014 we learned that Parks Canada was planning a cull of the deer population at Point Pelee National Park. We were informed by staff at the park there was an anticipated killing of approximately 35-50 of the 175 deer living in the park. To facilitate this kill there were bait stations and “hides” located throughout the park and the selected “hunters” allowed to overstay the park’s daily closing time to familiarize themselves with the living pattern of the deer population. We were told we could avail ourselves of the baited area hides so long as we disturbed or removed nothing and in that manner we were able to photograph some very good stags.

The park closed to the public the first week of January 2015 for the first phase of the 2015 deer cull and then opened for the weekend to the public. As we traveled familiar trails we were dismayed to find that there were frozen pools of blood and blood trails on the snow covering the network of footpaths that crisscross the park. What was more disturbing was the absolute silence. There was no familiar sound of wild turkeys or winter songs birds. It was like nature was holding its breath, in shock, waiting for the next atrocity to befall its denizens. Point Pelee National Park seemed dead.

After the second week of the cull we found a newspaper article that claimed some 72 of 175 deer had been killed in the 2015 cull. These numbers seemed correct considering that during our forays into the park after the 2015 cull we were only able to view a few brief sightings of small and seeming immature deer at a great distance. This of course has been a sadness for us when we look back at some of these impressive animals we have on film.

We now find that a cull for some 10 days was planned starting January 7, 2016 because the population of deer has not been sufficiently decimated. This time it seems that the cull is being slid past the human population with no forewarning or explanation. Only by being proactive have we found out about the deer cull and we find it outrageous the Point Pelee National Park deer cull will continue until 2018 unless there is intervention by informed and concerned people. – Arthur Hill, Leamington

St.

Paul’s

Youth Gives to Hospice

After putting in many volunteer hours over the summer, youth from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Leamington presented Erie Shores Hospice with a cheque for $1,750 from their efforts. Presenting the cheque to Ross Barnwell, Executive Director of the LDMH Foundation, are Pastor Sylvia Swiatoschik, Kendra Hancock and Lauryn Cincurak. Absent from photo is Eric Lein. (Submitted photo)

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Boutros Diab

Boutros Diab, 84 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2016.

OBITUARY

Mary T. Hudders

Wayne Keys

Beloved husband of Jamal (Mikhail) for 61 years. Loving father of Sarkis (Mamie), Louis (Helen), Tony, Rolla Reid (Roger), Mary Raffoul (Joe), Rita Seguin, Gabrial (Nancy), Rima Mastronardi (Domenic). Adored grandfather of 20 grandchildren and proud great-grandfather of 10 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Maroun Kablan (Youssef), Dennis Diab (late Albinya), Martha Jraiche (Sarkis), and sister-in-law Jaqueline. Predeceased by brother Tom Diab. Always remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers were held Sunday evening.

Mass of the Resurrection was at St. Anthony’s Parish on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 10 a.m. with Mons. Charles Saad officiating. Entombment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony’s Parish.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Janet Holland

Janet “Netta” Holland, 88 years, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens.

Mary T. Hudders (nee Verbeke), 87 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 7, 2016 at Erie Glen Manor.

Wayne Morris Keys passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at 61 years of age.

Beloved wife of the late G. Stephen Hudders (1982). Cherished mother of Peter (Jane), Robert (Paula), Carol Lalonde (Larry). Loving grandmother of Adrienne and Kevin Ferreira, Craig and Maria Hudders, Allison Hudders, Kyle Lalonde (Kelsey), Megan Lalonde (Paul), and great-grandmother of Robert. Predeceased by her brothers Ralph and Roger Verbeke. Dear sister-in-law of Lorraine Verbeke, Cecile Foulon (Roger), the late Mary Verbeke, the late Mary Verhaeghe (late Andy). Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Mary was a proud member of St. Michael’s Parish C.W.L. for over 62 years.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. C.W.L. Prayers were held Monday afternoon and Parish Prayers were on Monday evening.

Mass of the Resurrection was at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 11 a.m. Fr. Danny Santos officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mary’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Heys and all the staff at Erie Glen Manor for the care and comfort they provided Mom.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. Michael’s Parish Building Fund or Leamington Hospital Foundation (Hospice).

Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Beloved son of the late Wilbur James (1998) and Mary Louise (2008). Cherished brother of James Moreland, Judy Lynn and brotherin-law of Chris Emery. He will be sorely missed by his buddy and nephew Kyle.

Wayne is now hunting again with his good friend Greg Drummond and his loyal companions Jasper and Colt.

Special thanks to Patty Drummond and Wayne’s family of friends for the comfort and care they have provided during his final days.

Wayne was an avid outdoorsman and animal lover who was well known in the Kingsville area for his dedication to nature preservation. He was a big kid who lived life by his own rules and will be sadly missed by all those whose lives he has touched.

A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, January 16 at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the Walter D. Kelly Life Celebration Centre, 1969 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor, 519-252-5711. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Gerald “Buck” Holland (2010). Dear mother of David and wife Theresa, Randy and wife Carol Ann, Cheryl LeClair and husband Keith, Mark, and the late Patti Bechard (John). Loving grandmother of Janet Mills and husband Josh, Johnny Bechard, Sarah Holland, Matthew Holland and wife Melissa Harwood, Chantal Holland, Kyle Holland and fiancée Emily Barnes, Jennifer Stewart and husband Brandon, Brian Langille, and great-grandmother of Lincoln Mills, Liberty Mills, Legacy Mills, Vaeda Holland and Bridger Anderson Holland. Dear sister of Hal Meredith and wife Rita and their children David and Cheryl.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, December 27 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Netta’s life was held at the Funeral Home on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Kay officating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Sun Parlor Home Auxiliary (Bus Fund).

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Hospice gets grant equal to building permit fee

In the past, Leamington Municipal Council has talked about supporting Erie Shores Hospice in some tangible way. At the Monday, Jan. 11 Council meeting it was recommended that Council grant the Hospice an amount equal to the building fee that they had to pay when construction began. That fee was $44,803. Council was unanimous in its support for this gesture of support.

FGT requests zoning update

The Full Gospel Tabernacle (FGT) on Talbot Road East has applied to be zoned Institutional so that its zoning is up to date with its existing use. The church is planning two small additions that require an amendment to the site plan. The only concern at the Jan. 11 Council meeting was the fee charged for a zoning change. The correct zoning had been in place at one time, and the church representatives feel they should not have to pay to return the zoning to its former designation.

This prompted questions about how the zoning change happened. It appears it was an error that occured when Mersea Township and the Town of Leamington merged and had to unify their separate Official Plans and Zoning By-laws.

Mayor John Paterson assured Council that administration would address the question of fees in their subsequent report after the public meeting.

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Fire destroys excavating equipment

By Bryan Jessop

An early-evening blaze destroying a pole barn on Mersea Road C in Leamington has caused an estimated $300,000 damage.

The dollar-figure estimate includes both the building itself as well as its contents, consisting of excavating equipment and supplies owned by Rempel Excavating. The extent of damage has made it impossible to determine the specific cause

of the fire, although the incident has been filed as unintentional with no foul play suspected. Contents and equipment included a backhoe parked inside the barn and a dump truck situated nearby.

Leamington Fire Services was called to the scene at Mersea Road C’s 1600 block at 6:26 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5. Along with assistance from firefighters from neighbouring stations in Kingsville and Lakeshore, 26 LFS personnel had the blaze under control at 9:14 p.m. Seven firefighters from Lakeshore and another seven from Kingsville battled the fire alongside Lemington responders while another half dozen from Kingsville manned the LFS station on Clark Street in case of another call.

Leamington Fire Services chief Chuck Parsons explained that the barn fire — about two kilometres north of Point Pelee National Park — was already well under way when the initial call was received. Upon arrival, the approximately 40 combined firefighters focused on preventing the flames from reaching a nearby house, located roughly 30 feet away from the fire. The team was successful in its efforts to prevent the residence from being damaged.

“There were a few tense minutes,” Parsons said. “The threat (of the fire reaching the house) was definitely there. When vehicles with fuel in their tanks are involved, there’s always a higher risk.”

No injuries came as a result of the fire, which Parsons described as one of the biggest and most challenging the LFS has faced in recent memory.

“It was a stubborn one,” he noted. “It was the biggest that we’ve dealt with in the last little while.”

Fire services from across the county train regularly for incidents where involvement from multiple departments is required. The Mersea Road C blaze was attended by all but five of Leamington’s 31 firefighters, which prompted backup from Kingsville and Lakeshore. In turn, assisting stations are manned by firefighters from other outside departments. The July, 2012 fire at The Sunset Club — previously The Village Inn — required a redistribution of firefighters that affected all of Essex County.

“It’s quite a dance. Thank goodness we don’t do it too often,” Parsons said. “Fortunately, it’s seamless. The training’s very consistent.”

The unseasonably mild weather provided a lucky break for Leamington’s municipal work crews who were able to do some tree trimming on Thursday, Jan. 7. The mild weather ended Sun. Jan. 10 when a winter storm moved into the area.

Wed., Feb 3/16 12:30 - 7:00 pm

LAC announces contest winners

By Bryan Jessop

For a handful of local shutterbugs, the 13th edition of the Leamington Arts Centre’s annual photography competition was anything but unlucky.

The Anything’s Possible: 2016 Amateur Photo Contest features the submissions of 43 participants, who with no limit on the number of photographs they’re permitted to offer, filled one of the LAC’s galleries with 120 pictures. The combined sum is one photo shy of 2014’s total and 19 below last year’s record turnout of 139 submitted by 51 photographers.

The 120 contributions are on display as 8” x 10” matted prints at the LAC until Saturday, Jan. 30. The exhibit began Saturday, Jan. 2 and officially opened Friday, Jan. 8 with the declaration of winners in three categories — seasons, events and travels. The contest was open to amateur photography enthusiasts of all ages, with participants hailing from communities across Windsor-Essex County and Chatham-Kent.

The top three winners from each category had their photos enlarged onto a canvas print or dry mounted on a foam core courtesy of Speedprint’s Brian Cornies and staff — one of the contest’s two sponsors. The top three selections had their photos enlarged to 18” x 24”, 16” x 20” and 10” x 14”, valued at $95, $79 and $57 respectively. People’s Choice awards — to be determined after the show ends at the end of the month — will be custom framed by the event’s other

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Pictured here at the opening reception of the Anything’s Possible amateur photo contest held Friday, Jan. 8 are, from left to right, Jim McTavish, Honourable Mention, Travels; Sean Merritt, Honourable Mention, Seasons; Peter Hack, 2nd, Events; Henrik Hoyer, 2nd, Travels; Cody Budway, 3rd, Events; Colin Laughland, 1st, Travels and Nathan Laughland, 1st, Events. The three ladies in front, from left to right are Rosemary Chaput, 1st, Seasons and Honourable Mention, Seasons; Yolanda Antonuzzo, Honourable Mention, Travels and Carol Lee from Speedprint, sponsor.

Local Historical Society preparing book

Area farming stories needed

By C. Scott Holland

The Leamington and Mersea Historical Society hopes to publish a book this year containing stories about the hardships, triumphs and unusual incidents that have happened on area farms.

Any local farmers who think they have a story that might be used in the forthcoming volume are welcome to contact Bob McCracken or Scott Holland, who are gathering the tales. It is hoped to have about 25 short stories done for the volume, which is slated for release sometime later in the year.

Photographs pertaining to any story are welcome as well, and all photographs will be scanned and returned to the owners.

Submissions can also be sent to Farm Stories c/o Leamington and Mersea Historical Society, P.O. Box 201, Leamington, Ont., N8H 3W2. Interviews can also be arranged by contacting either Bob (519-687-6281) or Scott (519-326-0533) or by attending the next meeting of Leamington and Mersea Historical Society on Sat. Jan. 23 at 10:30 a.m., Leamington Half Century Century, 160 Talbot. St. E.

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sponsor, Anna Lamarche Boudreau of Framing by Anna.

The top three winners of each category were revealed during the Jan. 8 grand opening as follows:

• Travels, first place — Take My Photo, I Could be Famous by Colin Laughland;

• Travels, second place — Tuscan Evening by Henrik Hoyer;

• Travels, third place — Under the Bridge by Mike Gosselin;

• Travels, honourable mention — Nine to Five by Yoland Antonuzzo and Life on the Rails by Jim McTavish;

• Events, first place — Mother’s Nature by Nathan Laughland;

• Events, second place — Greenfield Village by Peter Hack;

“The demographic is all over the place. There are retirees who like to take their cameras to parks and students doing some really interesting, creative stuff.” — Chad Riley

• Events, third place — Dane (The Great) at the Venue by Cody Budway;

• Events, honourable mention — Harvest by Ashley Sauve and Freedom by Logan Paroian;

• Seasons, first place — Spring Thaw at Weaver’s Creek by Rosemary Chaput;

• Seasons, second place — Remember Me by Craig Baggio;

• Seasons, third place — West Coast Salmon by Sarah Staaf;

• Seasons, honourable mention — Winter Boardwalk by Sean Merritt and Lavender Field Forever by Rosemary Chaput.

The contest was judged by Southpoint Sun editor Sheila McBrayne, Eric Naylor of Enchanting Environments in Essex and Kathryn Parent of Phos3 Photography in Chatham.

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.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

UPCOMING SOUTH ESSEX

EVENTS: Donation and Volunteer Drive - Saturday, January 16 , 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Build Information Sessions - Monday, January 25 , 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Donation and Volunter DriveSaturday, February 13, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. South Essex Restore Grand Opning - Saturday, March 5, 10:00 a.m. All events occur at Habitat for Humanity WindsorEssex’s newest location: 1 Iroquois Road, Unit #2, Leamington. For more information please call 226-345-2488.

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

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY MEETS - Wednesday, January 20 , 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church. Speaker: Peter Scorrar. Topic: Fascinating Insects and Horticulture. Come out for an evening of horticultural fellowship. Refreshments served. For more info call Peter Scorrar 519-3268529.

PELEE PAST QUESTERS (PPQ) MEET Thursday, January 28, 7:00 p.m., at WFCU, 318 Erie St. S., Leamington. Speaker: Jackie King. Topic: "The Other Type of Iron". All are welcome to come and see how easy we have it nowadays. PPQ is an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration of artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education. Info: Jackie 519-326-1361.

ARE YOU REGISTERING YOUR CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FOR KINDERGARTEN? Parents can speak with other families and professionals about the school experience at the free ‘School Entry Event’. Wednesday, February 3 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at ACCESS in Kingsville. Childcare available. Contact Windsor Essex Family Network to register 519974-1008.

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR

CLINIC - First Wednesday of every month. Next clinic is Wednesday, February 3, 12:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen and Recreation Centre, 249 Sherk St. Walk-ins welcome or phone 1888-236-6283 to book an appointment.

2ND LEAMINGTON SCOUTING

MEETS at the Leamington United Church, 9 John St., as follows: Beaver Scouts (age 5-7) meet Mondays from 6:15-7:30 p.m.; Cub Scouts (ages 8-10) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Scouts (age 11-13) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Venturer Scouts (age 14-17) meet Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Come check it out. For more info call 519-3266355 or 519-326-6214.

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.

HELP AN ADULT LEARN ENGLISH

- South Essex Community Council is currently looking for tutors for adults learning English. One afternoon or evening per week. Training/materials provided. Qualification: Fluency in English. Great for high school seniors too! Call 519-326-8629 ext. 381 or email volunteer@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.

ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH REGISTRATION FOR RECONCILIATION AND FIRST COMMUNION for 2015 - 2016 . Call Simone at the office to register Public School students 519326-2643.

WEDNESDAYS - Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.

Submissions were judged based on creativity, visual impact, technique and relevance to the category. Each year, the competition’s main organizer and LAC director Chad Riley adds one or two new judges for the event and changes the categories.

“We try to keep the categories broad to get a good number of participants, offering topics that people like to shoot,” Riley explained. “The demographic is all over the place. There are retirees who like to take their cameras to parks and students doing some really interesting, creative stuff.”

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JANUARY 15 & 16 @ 7:30 PM, JANUARY 17 @ 2:00 PM TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Based on Harper Lee's novel this production is brought to you by the Sun Parlour Players in partnership with the WCCA Players. All Tickets are $10 and are available at Counter Effects, Thomson Guardian Pharmacy, Wharram's Jewellery and at the door.

JANUARY 23RD @ 7:30 PM 'PAYING CASH' PRESENTS THE JOHNNY CASH SHOW

These four talented local musicians bring to the stage the original sound and look of "the man in black". Tickets are $15 and are available at Counter Effects, Thomson Guardian Pharmacy, Wharram's Jewellery, The Lesson Lounge and at the door.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH @ 7:00 PM

DALE'S LAST FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE

Come and enjoy an evening of acoustic music, refreshments and Community. There is no cover charge but we do pass the hat for a free will offering in aid of local charities and The Bank Theatre. Doors open at 6:30. Your hosts will be David and Sharon Light.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST @ 3:00 PM

THE SOLI DEO GLORIA SINGERS

We are pleased to announce the first choral concert to be held at The Bank Theatre featuring local choir 'The Soli Deo Gloria Singers'. This is a benefit concert for The Bank Theatre. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $10 for Students and are available at Thomson Guardian Pharmacy and Wharram's Jewellery.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH

VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER DANCE

Save the date! We want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with you! Join us for our Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance, Saturday February 13th, to be held at the Portuguese Club, Leamington. Details will follow.

Follow The Bank Theatre on Facebook www.facebook.com/TheBankTheatre Email: banktheatre@gmail.com Website: www.banktheatre.com

OPP urges motorists to “drive smart”

Throughout the evening Mon. Jan. 11 and into Tuesday, Essex County OPP responded to a volume of collisions throughout the county.

According to police, there has been ample time to prepare for the unpredictability of winter and it is important that you adjust your driving to the existing road conditions.

“Speeding too fast is a major contributing factor for collisions, and knowing that our roadways can quickly freeze, it is imperative that everyone slows down,” said OPP Inspector Glenn Miller. “Encouraging a family member not to make an unnecessary trip because of our road conditions is always sage advice to offer. Drive smart because your actions can be life changing for others and yourself.”

Commercial expansion

The car dealership at 108 Erie St. N. wants to expand, but the only land available for growth is zoned and identified in the Official Plan as residential, not commercial. An application was made to make a site-specific zoning by-law amendment to permit expansion onto #9 and #13 Foundry Street, as well as to recognize the dealership’s use of #4 and #6 Ivan Street.

The proponent hired a planner to argue that the changes could be justified under the policies in section 7.16 (I interpretation) of the Official Plan, and that the entire expanded site could be re-zoned back to its appropriate designation “C2 – Highway Commercial” from its existing status as “Uptown Commercial (C1)” (and therefore a “Legal non-conforming use”). The argument made was that the deviations from the Official Plan are not significant enough to make a difference.

Planning administration does not agree. They are of the opinion that a full Official Plan amendment and rezoning are required, because applying the ‘Interpretation’ provision of the Official Plan changes it too much. That particular section simply asserts that, “The intent of the Plan shall, in all cases, be considered flexible, and no strict interpretation of any boundary line, figure or policy statement is intended. Appropriate variations may be made to these and to the other statements herein where in the opinion of Council they are deemed to be necessary for the desirable development of the planning area, provided that the general intent of the Plan is maintained.”

In a report to Leamington Council, Manager of Planning Services Danielle Truax stated that it is clear that the Official Plan identifies the four properties that are not part of the original 108 Erie St. N. property were for residential use, not commercial, and that including them did not constitute a reasonable or necessary digression for a mere zoning change. The recommendation to Council, therefore, was to demand a full Official Plan public meeting (and justification) before any consideration of the re-zoning.

Council had no opposition to the commercialization of the two Foundry properties, but the majority of Council wanted to complete the process in the proper way. The vote resulted in a demand for a new application.

Community Improvement Plan update presented at

Monday evening, Jan. 11, Leamington’s Manager of Planning Services Danielle Truax presented an update to Municipal Council on the Uptown Commercial District Community Improvement Plan (CIP). Keeping track of the amount that is available for grants, and the amount of grant money that has been awarded, helps in the budgeting process for this development tool.

As the report states, “The purpose of the CIP is to establish strategic direction and financial incentive programs that focus on the maintenance, rehabilitation, development and redevelopment of the Uptown Commercial District. The plan aims to promote cultural cohesion, strengthen the main street, and stimulate new investment while retaining existing businesses.”

Since its inception, about three-quarters of a million dollars have been available through this program, and almost $263,000 has been used — $96,500 last year alone. Those amounts have been almost exclusively in three areas of assistance: façade improvement, renovations, and rebates of municipal fees.

The report leaves municipal council in an informed position to decide how much needs to be added to the fund for next year.

A follow-up report on the CIP recommends some amendments for 2016. The first, and perhaps the most significant recommendation, is to eliminate the restriction currently in place that allows grant access on a one-time-only basis (regardless of whether or not the owner utilizes the maximum amount available). Business improvements must be done when money is available, and allowing a large job to be done in affordable phases makes sense. In addition, each category of the grant structure has a limit, and reaching the limit in one category should not impact the business owner’s opportunity to access another grant for a different type of improvement. Related to this is the recommendation to reduce the minimum grant from $2,500 to $1000 for

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building façade and exterior improvements so that if just one small improvement is desired, it can be subsidized with a grant.

It’s not all just for the business benefit for grants. One other change is the demand that the municipal street number must be on the building (for the benefit of police, fire and emergency services).

After complementing the quality of the report, Councillor Tim Wilkinson asked what the changes could do to improve the chances for tenant businesses to access the CIP funding. The explanation included a number of approaches, but it was made clear that the grant is tied to the property, and the property has an owner, so the owner’s cooperation is needed.

Councillor John Hammond was also excited about the proposed changes, especially the ability to access the program more than once. He did express some concern about the justification for not getting two quotes, since it makes oversight more onerous. He asked how the boundary of the CIP could be altered, and was told that it would necessitate an Official Plan Amendment.

To conclude the discussion, Mayor John Paterson asked Truax what happens at the end of this final year of the CIP program. He was assured that the defined area would cease to exist unless a decision was made to extend its life. In addition, administration will be discussing whether or not to extend the area, or to start up one or more CIP areas in the future.

LDSS accounting students score well in investment challenge

This school year the finance department at the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor hosted the Odette High School Investment Challenge. Hundreds of high school students from across the county participated in teams of two.

Over a 9-week period the teams managed a portfolio of $100,000, participating in a real time stock market simulation. Students were able to invest in a variety of financial instruments and had to submit a written report each week justifying their choices.

Eight students from Mrs. Hansen’s accounting classes at Leamington District Secondary school took up the challenge and spent an hour each Thursday after school researching for their portfolios.

Two teams placed in the finals and were invited on December 17 to the Odette Business School for lunch, a tour and an afternoon in the Odette Financial Markets Lab. The students returned full of enthusiasm and new investment strategies. Congratulations to the finalists representing LDSS: Danny Enns, Jenny Neufeld, Nay Shar and Courtney Enns.

Nominate a Student of the Week!

Mix 96.7 and Harvest Fresh Catering have launched a new joint endeavor, the Student of the Week promotion, which is gaining momentum in schools across Essex County and Windsor.

“Our goal is to have children envision a world where everyone helps each other. How nice would that be?” said Tammy Mailloux, owner of Harvest Fresh Catering. “We’re asking them to be ‘the change’ that they wish to see in the world, because good deeds really do come in small packages.”

The program is designed to encourage students to be thoughtful, kind and courteous. Whether it’s something they do for their parents, neighbours, a friend in the school yard, a teacher, or even a stranger, there are plenty of ways that kids can make a positive impact.

Parents, family and friends can then nominate these children for Student of the Week.

Each week, one deserving student will be chosen to win a Mix 96.7 Prize Pack and a catered lunch for their class from Harvest Fresh Catering. Mix Mornings hosts Jay and Morgan will be on hand to present!

The program kicked off the first week of January. Nominate a student in your life today by visiting mix967.ca

Province’s drinking water among the best protected

Ontario’s drinking water remains among the best protected in the world, according to the 2014-15 Chief Drinking Water Inspector’s Annual Report.

The report includes a summary of information and performance results for municipal drinking water systems and notes that in 2014-2015:

▪ 99.8% of more than 533,000 test results from municipal residential drinking water systems met Ontario’s rigorous, health-based drinking water standards. These municipal residential drinking water systems serve more than 80% of Ontario’s population.

• 99.4% of municipal residential drinking water systems received an inspection rating greater than 80%. Inspection ratings show how well the systems are operating and meeting the province’s strict regulations.

• 99.6% of drinking water tests from systems serving designated facilities such as daycares, schools or health care centres met Ontario’s drinking water quality standards.

The Minister’s Annual Report on Drinking Water was also released. The report showcases actions the province and its partners are taking to protect sources of drinking water, including the Great Lakes. Almost 60% of Ontarians get their drinking water from the Great Lakes.

A NEW YEAR OF WINNING BIG

Make 2016 your year with a chance to win a share of $100,000 Cash Guaranteed!

In 2014-2015, all 662 municipal residential drinking water systems were inspected by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change in Ontario.

Earn your entries starting now, then join us on Saturday, January 30 every hour starting at 5pm until 10pm for your chance to win.

Caesars Windsor – where excitement is guaranteed. Visit CaesarsWindsor.com for more details.

LDSS Investment Challenge Finalists at the Odette Financial Markets Lab on Dec. 17 were, left to right, Courtney Enns, Nay Shar, Danny Enns, Jenny Neufeld. (Submitted photo)

Jingle Bell Run raises $13,000 for Community Living

Representatives of the Jingle Bell Run/Walk and Wheel steering committee and Ken Knapp Ford presented a cheque for $13,000 to Community Living Essex County just before the holiday break. The funds represented combined proceeds raised from both the 21st annual Jingle Bell Run event hosted by Ken Knapp Ford held in November 2015 and the Ford Canada Drive One 4UR community drive event held in late November.

Longtime Steering Committee chair Bob Blair thanked committee members for their hard work and dedication to the annual event. As well, he congratulated the many supporters, sponsors and participants from across Essex County.

In accepting the cheque, Nancy Wallace-Gero, Executive Director of Community Living Essex County, on behalf of everyone at Community Living, expressed gratitude to the many dedicated volunteers, community partners and sponsors for their support.

All proceeds from the annual Jingle Bell Run are donated to Community Living Essex County, which supports over 600 people with an intellectual disability and their families throughout Essex County.

Nominations open for Premier’s Awards for Accepting Schools

Nominations are now open for the 2015-2016 Premier’s Awards for Accepting Schools.

These awards recognize and celebrate the innovative work that Ontario’s Safe and Accepting Schools Teams do in promoting a positive school environment, and supporting student achievement and well-being.

Anyone in a school community can nominate a Safe and Accepting Schools Team. The deadline for nominations is February 19, 2016. Nomination forms are available at www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/nominate.html

Promoting student well-being is one of the goals of Ontario’s education system. This goal emphasizes the need to focus on both academic success and the whole child — their cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. This includes ongoing work by school communities who put in place prevention and intervention strategies to help create safe, inclusive and accepting schools.

In the local area, Tilbury Area Public School was one of the ten schools in the province to receive the Premier’s Award. Other recipients were from York Region (2), Peel District, Ottawa (2), Toronto, Grand Erie, St. Catharines and Halton District.

The Accepting Schools Act 2012 requires all school boards to take preventative measures against bullying, issue tougher consequences for bullying, and support students who want to promote understanding and respect for all. Every school in Ontario is required to have a Safe and Accepting Schools Team.

Charity Golf Tournament

South Essex County Event

The Leamington Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament recently announced that its annual charity golf tournament has become a South Essex County Event. “The Foundation represents a large catchment area and wanted its Golf Tournament to reflect that fact,” said Judy Butler, chair of the tournament Committee. “In doing so I believe we are doing something very innovative in the field of fundraising.”

Last year the tournament was held at Erie Shores Golf Club with this year’s event at Orchard View Golf Club and the following year (2017) at Kingsville Golf Club. “The tournament will continue to rotate with each club hosting the event every third year,” Butler clarified. “We hope to attract golfers from all over the area and get the message of the important work of Leamington Hospital to a broader audience.”

This years charity tournament will take place June 1st at Orchard View Golf Club and the modest fee of $150.00 covers all special events, including: putting contest, beat the pro, skins, closest to the pin, holes in one, 18 holes of golf, cart, dinner and special gifts.

“The field fills fast and we are recommending early registration,” Judy said, “which you can do on line at the Foundation website: www.ldmhfoundation.ca.”

She went on to say that a number of sponsors have been secured already and several early registrations have been received.

“Our golf tournament has always been a great one,” Judy added, “By using the innovative concept of rotating the tournament we have made it that much more inclusive.”

Sponsor Chair Elmer Kochie will be contacting previous sponsors early in the new year and it is a great deal for special sponsors and hole sponsors because the exposure is enhanced by reaching out to the South Essex Community.

For more information to register or sponsor you can contact the Foundation Office at 519-326-2373, ext. 4143

Members of the Jingle Bell Run Steering Committee and host sponsor Ken Knapp Ford presented a cheque from proceeds of the 2015 Jingle Bell Run to Community Living Essex County representatives. Front row, left to right: Nancy Wallace-Gero, Executive Director, Community Living Essex County (CLEC); Ray Renaud, CLEC; Bob Blair, Chair, Jingle Bell Run; Natalie Crawford, CLEC. Back row: Lynn Marentette, Faye Thibodeau and General Manager James Knapp of Ken Knapp Ford; volunteers Earl Brownell and Sara Newton; Ron Giofu, President, Board of Directors, CLEC; Tony DeSantis, Manager, Community Relations, CLEC. (Submitted photo)

New accessible parking permits

Beginning this week, ServiceOntario will be issuing accessible parking permits with enhanced security features that make them easier to verify and more difficult to duplicate. The new permit will help ensure accessible parking spaces are used only by those with a legitimate permit. The changes apply to new permits only.

Some of the changes include:

• Machine readable barcodes, raised markings and serial numbers to help confirm that a permit is authentic.

• Permits will no longer be laminated because it prevents the ability to verify the security features. A permit will be invalid if a person laminates their new permit.

• A person applying on someone else’s behalf will need to show a letter of authorization or Power of Attorney document.

• Applicants must show identification that includes their legal name, date-of-birth and signature such as a driver’s licence or passport.

Current permits remain valid and do not have to be re-issued. The medical criteria to receive a permit remain unchanged.

Accessible parking permits are issued to a person, not a vehicle. They can only be used when the person to whom it was issued is using the vehicle.

Almost 700,000 permits are currently in circulation. More than 194,000 permits were issued between April 2014 to March 2015.

Citizens urged to use online self reporting

The Essex County OPP urges the public to take advantage of Citizen Self Reporting at opp.ca. It is a quick and easy way to report your concerns to police.

The OPP utilizes an online reporting system that enables the public to report specific occurrences from a computer. Citizen Self Reporting is a way to report select non-emergency incidents by completing a report online. The site will guide you step-by-step with clear and simple instructions.

People can report certain crimes such as:

• Theft under $5000.

• Mischief or damage to property under $5000.

• Mischief or damage to vehicle under $5000.

• Theft from vehicle.

• Lost or missing property under $5,000.

• Stolen licence plates or validation stickers.

• Driving complaints.

Do not use this system if there is an emergency! Call 911.

Only occurrences that do not involve an injury, a suspect or evidence are applicable. If you prefer, you may still contact the OPP by phone to report a crime to have an officer attend.

To access the system, go to opp.ca. The OPP can be contacted toll free anytime at 1-888-310-1122.

Fond memories of Dad’s Supertest gas station

Supertest was a Canadian gas and oil company from 1923 to 1973 with head office in London, Ontario. Greg Rice, now in Leamington with Realty House, started working at age 13 at his dad’s Supertest gas station at the SW corner of Wellington Road and Langarth W. in London. “We lived upstairs over the station with no running water. You pumped the gas by hand up to the right level in the glass tube on top and then let gravity put it into the car. They were replaced soon after Dad took over.

“The car parked on the left in the photo is my green 1951 Ford which I bought when I was still 15. I learned to drive on that car. On the right is the front of my father’s Studebaker. I learned to joy ride in that car. The

faster you went, the closer to the ground you got until you thought your rear end was rubbing the highway.

“At the back in the photo is the old service truck. I took the front and rear fenders right off. ‘Well, you see, father, there was a kid hanging on at the back and I was zig-zagging, trying to shake him off.’ I never saw the wire holding up the telephone pole. They really should mark them better. It took both fenders clear off!”

“The coffee shop on the right side of the building was a busy place. At lunch time I would rush home from school for lunch and act as short order cook in the kitchen.

“Weekends were Dad’s time off. I worked from 6:00 am Saturday till around midnight, and again Sunday. I did it all. Pumped gas full service, checked the oil and fluid levels, checked tire pressure, did oil changes, grease jobs, batteries, spark plugs, flat tires, and tune-ups.

“The old station was replaced with a new one, hoist and all around ’58 or ’59. By then we lived in a house some distance away. Since father wasn’t around on weekends, guys would bring their cars in for me to soup up their engines for the Saturday night street races. Then back on Sunday so I could retune them.

“As a young kid, I was like a sponge learning from my father and making a whole $1.50 per hour. When they sold the gas station and bought Camp Tamar in Temagami, I loaned them $500 to help them buy the camp – money I had earned off them over the past four years.”

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.”

Supertest gas station and coffee shop in London in 1957.

From left to right, Sarnia Legionnaires captain Hunter Tyczynski, Leamington Flyers director of hockey operations Harold Konrad, Lilibeth and Mike Schlater, Flyers president and co-owner Abe Fehr and Flyers captain Jacob McGhee perform a ceremonial puck drop prior to a Sunday, Jan. 10 match at Highbury Canco Arena. The Flyers honoured the Schlaters for their charitable contributions made both within and beyond Leamington.

The Flyers donned an alternate set of jerseys sponsored by Domino’s Leamington, owned by Mike Schlater.

Flyers honour Mike Schlater

By Bryan Jessop

The Leamington Flyers have paid tribute to one of the region’s most well-known philanthropists.

Just prior to the opening faceoff of a Sunday, Jan. 10 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League game against the Sarnia Legionnaires, the Flyers’ president and co-owner Abe Fehr and director of hockey operations Harold Konrad greeted Domino’s Canada president and CEO Mike Schlater along with his wife Lilibeth at centre ice for a pre-game tribute. Fehr presented a new alternate jersey to Schlater with the number 1 and his surname on the back while Konrad presented Lilibeth with a bouquet of flowers as a means of thanking them for their support to causes both within and beyond Leamington.

The jersey was a duplicate of the new dominantly black sweaters — featuring a diagonal “FLYERS” script across the front — worn for the first time that afternoon in the match against Sarnia. Each Leamington player’s shirt featured “Dominos.ca” across the

sponsor bar at the bottom of the back and his last name above the number. The new sweaters will be worn for upcoming Sunday games against Sarnia and other special occasions. Fehr explained that the new uniforms may be auctioned off after being used sparsely through the upcoming months.

“We thought it should be something that was about more than just the Flyers.”

— Abe Fehr

The Jan. 10 game was sponsored by Schlater and Domino’s Pizza, which offered hundreds of free admission tickets to local elementary school students, their siblings and their parents. About 700 of the free tickets were used by students of the three participating schools, boosting total attendance for the game to about 1,100. Schlater will offer free tickets to students of another three local elementary schools for the upcoming Sunday, Jan. 17 home game against Sarnia, and those of another three or four local schools for the Flyers’ home game on Sunday, Feb. 14 — also against the Legionnaires.

Schlater also donated several free pizzas as part of the gesture.

Konrad decided to organize the on-ice presentation for the first of three Domino’s-sponsored games, an idea approved by the team after plans were made to introduce a set of new third sweaters paid for by the Flyers organization.

“We thought it should be something that was about more than just the Flyers,” said Fehr. “It was about what he (Schlater) has done for the community as a whole.”

Fehr noted that the 700 free tickets used on Jan. 10 were somewhat less than the amount offered by Schlater, pinpointing that day’s poor weather conditions as the most likely reason.

“Our goal is to fill the place up,” he said of the Jan. 17 and Feb. 14 Flyers home games. Schlater’s relationship with Domino’s Pizza began as an Ohio resident working as a delivery driver in 1977. Six years later as a 22-year-old, he moved to Winnipeg and opened the first-ever Domino’s branch outside the United States. He advanced with the company from there to eventually achieve his current title as Domino’s Canada president and CEO.

Over the last year and a half, Schlater has donated more than $10 million to several charitable causes, including children’s hospitals in London and Winnipeg as well as the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Kidney Foundation of Canada and Sick Kids Toronto. Locally, he has supported the St. Michael’s Catholic Church building fund, the Corporation of the Town of Leamington, Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School and a Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School graduating class of 40 students with full post-secondary scholarships. He has also provided transportation, pizza and beverages for more than 7,000 local elementary school students for visits to Point Pelee National Park.

Council advised to renew contract

Since 1994 the Municipality of Leamington has had a business arrangement with N-Viro Systems Canada to process sludge cake from the sewage treatment plant. Over the ten years up to 2013 the Leamington plant was producing 10,850 tonnes of cake a year. But with the closing of the Heinz plant and the new Highbury Canco operation up and running, it looks like this amount will be halved.

In a report to Council on Jan. 11, Shannon Belleau, Manager of Environmental Services, explains, “This reduction in loading and product will have many benefits, including reduced operating costs in the biosolids area, and reduced costs associated with the N-Viro processing and disposal. It will allow for replacement equipment to be sized smaller, or at worst the same as at present to allow for growth in the system. It will also allow for better storage of final product, which was always a difficult issue.”

The report explains that if Leamington enters into a new 10-year supply and service contract with the parent company, Walker Industries of Thorold, the municipality stands to save about 16% over the existing rate structure. The cost of this contract for 2016 is expected to be $174,000 and that amount has been put into the proposed budget.

Cougars bounce back against Vortex

By Bryan Jessop

The year 2015 ended on a sour note for the

but 2016 was greeted with a promising start.

The Cougars hosted the Tecumseh Vista Academy Vortex Tuesday, Jan. 5 at Unico Arena, where they handed their guests a 4-1 loss. The victory followed a 2-1 loss to the Hawks in Harrow Wednesday, Dec. 16, Cardinal Carter’s first defeat of the season.

The match against TVA featured a slow start for the home team, which struggled to generate scoring chances against netminder Ali Schooly through the first few minutes. Taylor Taouil eventually put the Cougars on the scoreboard with just under three minutes left in the first, tapping an ice-level shot from the net’s left side after taking a feed from Chloe Mastronardi.

Schooly and Cardinal Carter goalie Alyee Church both made big saves through the first half of the game to keep the score close, although the Cougars’ offense was the game’s most dominating force. Myah DiLaudo potted the game winner with an ice-level slap shot from the point, beating a screened Schooly with just over four minutes on the clock in the second frame in an unassisted effort.

Forty-seven seconds later, Bryanna Rodrigues made it 3-0 after a TVA defensive lapse allowed the home team’s attack to take several jabs at the puck from in the Vortex crease. Therese Lapain drew the only assist. With 85 seconds to go before the second buzzer, Vista’s Seja Huhtala sent a five-hole backhand shot past Church to bring the visitors

Gioia DiCiocco of the Cougars and Kassidy McCubbin of the Vortex jostle for a loose puck deep in Tecumseh Vista Academy territory during a WECSSAA Tier II girls hockey game at Unico Arena Tuesday, Jan. 5. DiCiocco scored the final goal in a 4-1 win for Cardinal Carter. The Cougars met Massey at Unico Arena two days later and won by a final score of 6-2.

within two.

The Tecumseh team’s offense became livelier in the third, but still struggled to again solve Church, who made a diving save to prevent what appeared to be a surefire goal. Gioia DiCiocco scored the final goal with 8:01 on the clock, firing a low wrist shot past Schooly after taking a pass from Lapain. The game-ending curfew buzzer sounded before the teams could line up for the following centre-ice faceoff.

“For the first half of the first period, we were really bad,” said Cougars’ cocoach Chris Church. “We were just dragging along.

From there, we were a lot better. We had a game plan and they executed just the way we wanted them to.”

“Everything we’re asking of them, they’re doing it,” added coach Chris Lapain. “The biggest threat will be L’Essor.”

The L’Essor Aigles’ record of 8-0-0 makes them the only undefeated team in the division and the only team with a goals against average better than the Cougars’ 1.00 as of January 5.

L’Essor’s 50 goals as of that date was three shy of matching the combined scoring output of the other seven teams. The Aigles’ forward attack is led by Grade 9 stu-

dent Maggi Dewolf-Russ, whose 29 goals as of completing a Jan. 6 win against St. Joseph’s is more than the entire roster from each of the bottom four teams combined.

On Thursday, Jan. 7, the Cougars hosted the Massey Mustangs. Cardinal Carter came out on top in a final score of 6-2 to improve to 4-1-1 and maintain sole possession of second place. Cougar goals were scored by Diciocco and Kayla Collison, each with a hat trick.

Mill Street Public School’s junior mixed volleyball team won many games and showed tremendous skill development throughout the volleyball season. Front (seated), left to right: Sokteara Lach, Landen Wiebe. Middle row: Juan Machado, Evan Guzman, Ashley Fehr, Michael Thiessen. Back row: Mikayla Laczo, Kyla Wiebe, Renee Thompson, Jennifer Unger, Joshua Hrabets. (Submitted photo)

Cardinal Carter girls’ hockey team,

Atom Minors in playdowns

On Friday night, Jan. 8 in Leamington, emotions were strong and the adrenaline was pumping for the Southpoint Thiessen Orchards Atom Minor hockey team. Southpoint took to the ice and right away went to work with a goal from Kyle MacMillian, assisted by Tiago Ribeiro and Jak Thiessen. Southpoint worked hard to keep the lead with outstanding goaltending by Aiden Brown and amazing defensive plays by Ben Recker, Andrew Marchand and Alyia Price.

In the second period, VitoAnthony Alfano scored to secure the lead. Despite the hard work and puck control by Carter and Carson Murracas, Owen Mathews, Nash Poisson, Carson Stomp, and Tristan Pillon, Essex tied the game in the third period. Fans were on the edge of their seats. With under 2 minutes left, Southpoint was on a power play with an offensive

zone face off, Vito-Anthony Alfano won the draw behind where left winger Cameron Arquette picked up the puck and passed it to right winger Jak Thiessen to tee up and score blocker side. Southpoint held the lead and won the game.

Game 2 Sunday night, Jan. 10 in Essex was exciting with Southpoint wanting to sweep the series and Essex desperate to win.

Southpoint took the lead immediately with a goal from Jak Thiessen, assisted by Nash Poisson and Vito-Anthony Alfano. Southpoint was able to hold the lead into the second with diehard defense from Carter Murracas, Andrew Marchand, Ben Recker, Alyiya Price and Tiago Riberio.

Essex was able to tie it up going into the third. Southpoint went to work by keeping their feet moving and with amazing back-checking

Atom LL ties

Kent Black

Atom LL Southpoint Ford played Kent Black to a 4-4 tie on Saturday. Every player on Southpoint had a solid game and several players landed on the game sheet. The scoring output was provided by Grayson Vince, Drennan Vince, Adam Krueger and Owen Jeffery. Assists went to Jonathan Semaan, Brody Sawyer, Owen Jeffery, Bryce Mazzella, Joey Caradonna, Nathan Ribble and Luke Scratch.

by Carson Murracas, Owen Matthews, Kyle MacMillan and Tristan Pillon.

Ten minutes into the third, Southpoint took the lead on a goal from Cameron Arquette, assisted by Carson Stomp. Aiden Brown made an outstanding effort and held the lead; however, Essex wasn’t giving up. Essex scored to tie the game with only 19 seconds remaining.

In overtime the fans were on the edge of their seats, and players were tired but not giving up. Despite an amazing effort, Essex scored to win the game and tie the series.

The series decider is Thurs. Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. in Wheatley. Come and cheer on the team as they try to move on to the next round of OMHA playdowns.

EDDIE MONEY & STARSHIP

Saturday, January 16

VANCE JOY FIRE AND THE FLOOD TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST REUBEN AND THE DARK OPEN TO ALL AGES Monday, January 25

TRACY MORGAN: PICKING UP THE PIECES Saturday, February 6

ARETHA FRANKLIN PERFORMING THE HITS AND THE GREAT DIVA CLASSICS! Saturday, February 13

BILL ENGVALL Saturday, February 20

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Friday, February 26

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL

Saturday, February 27 4pm & 9pm

DANCING WITH THE STARS LIVE! DANCE ALL NIGHT TOUR! OPEN TO ALL AGES Friday, January 22 4pm & 9pm

An emotional loss

I used to love those 1980s action adventure movies when I was a kid. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Bruce Willis were some of the greats from that era, pulling off the bad-to-the-bone good guy roles with effortless ease.

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Those movies of course had some brutally unrealistic endings whereby the heroes would miraculously save the day just when all had appeared to be lost. Hollywood being Hollywood, they’d often pull off feats of strength, stamina and speed that if applied in the real world, would have defied the very laws of physics. Every 12-year-old boy with his eyes glued to the screen was left mesmerized and/ or cheering in triumph. Everyone else was left shaking their heads and/or rolling their eyes. There was probably no shortage of head shaking and eye rolling within the final half minute of the Pittsburgh Steelers/Cincinnati Bengals wildcard playoff game on Saturday night. I found myself switching back and fourth between that game and the Ottawa Senators/Boston Bruins game that evening (my less-than-extensive cable “package” wouldn’t let me watch the Habs/Pens game, which was just as well). While I enjoyed watching the B’s lose in overtime, I didn’t get quite as much out of the football game. I’m not a Bengals fan, but I did publicly predict a Cincinnati win back at the office, so I was hoping the home team wouldn’t make a fool of me.

No such luck.

After a miserable performance through the first three quarters by the Bengals’ offense, Cinci’s “O” finally got it together in the fourth and turned a 15-0 deficit into a 16-15 lead. An interception by Vontaze Berfict (both Spellcheck and Auto Correct LOVED that one) late in the game appeared to seal the win for the Black and Orange.

Oh, but that’s when the proverbial machine gun-wielding, cigar-chomping action movie hero started working his magic. Jeremy Hill fumbled the ball to give the Steelers possession and Ben Roethlisberger — who only minutes earlier disappeared from site aboard the injury golf cart and into the x-ray room — emerged from the sidelines and accomplished the impossible (albeit by default).

A melancholy Hill looked on as Pittsburgh’s offence steadily crept toward field goal range. He was justified in his downhearted appearance, but he didn’t end up playing the role of scapegoat — not by a long shot. Berfict may be “Perfect” in the eyes of Auto Correct, but to the football world, it turned out that he was anything but. A Roethlisberger pass missed by wide receiver Antonio Brown ended up being the key play, as Berfict put his shoulder into the would-be recipient (after Brown failed to come up with the ball) and drew a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty.

As if desperate to make Steelers’ kicker Chris Boswell the game’s hero, Adam Jones decided to basically double the infraction by taking an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty — also good for 15 yards. That put Boswell on the 35-yard-line, where he split the uprights and sent Pittsburgh into the next round. Had those penalties not happened, the Steelers’ season would mostly likely be over. Instead, after spending 17 weeks to establish the best defence in the NFL, Cincinnati flushes it all away with a pair of dumb penalties.

Right now, good fortune is smiling at Pittsburgh like a kid boastfully showing his or her parents that the dentist didn’t find any cavities. First, the Buffalo Bills upset the Jets in the final regular season tilt to give the Steelers a playoff berth, then a couple breakdowns in the final minute set them up for a two-point wildcard game victory.

In case you’re not a big football fan and as such don’t quite understand the gravity of Berfict’s penalty (and Jones’s), imagine you’re a game show contestant who’s made it to the final/bonus round and you need only come up with one more correct response to win the $10 million grand prize. With tomb-like silence from the crowd and all spotlights on you, the host explains that you need only utter any of the English language’s 1.1 million words EXCEPT “purple.” Anything. You don’t have to spell it or use it properly in a sentence — just blurt out any word you can think of other than “purple.”

In a nutshell, Berfict and Jones shouted “PURPLE!” at the top of their collective lungs.

Like many other team sports, football is one where emotions often run high — espe-

Jessop’s Journal cially during playoffs. The urge to retaliate after being targeted by a cheap shot or ‘lose it’ after a questionable call is made by an official can be nearly impossible to resist. It’s the reason so many coaches emphasize the importance of discipline. Without it, your team is bound to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory sooner or later and for the Bengals, the timing couldn’t possibly have been any worse. In hockey, a lack of discipline is probably the #1 reason so many would-be power plays unravel into offsetting penalties. It’s tough to pass on the chance to send a message telling your opponents that you’re not the type that can be stepped on or disrespected without consequence.

There’s no “I” in “team,” but there’s one smack dab in the middle of “pride.”

Sun Stars tie London

On Saturday afternoon, Jan. 9 in Wheatley, the Southpoint Sun Midgets hosted the first place London Devilettes.

The first period went scoreless as both teams traded chances, but the goaltending on both sides kept things tied after one.

In the second period the Devilettes got on the board first on a deflection that beat the Stars goalie and it was 1-0. Before the second ended, the Devilettes would bulge the twine again and take a 2-0 lead into the locker room. In the third it didn’t look like the Stars had it in them, and although they had chances, nothing was going in. With just 4 minutes remaining in the third, Sarah Schincariol scored on a busted play and the Stars had life. Morgan Brown and Kennedy Hodgson assisted on Sarah’s goal. With just over 3 minutes to play the Stars would go on the power play. Bailey Brown won a draw in the London end and Emily Hyatt picked up the loose puck and scored to knot the score at 2. Great comeback by the Stars to earn the point after being down 2-0 with just 4 minutes to play.

Weather forced the Stars to miss a game on Sunday against the Ingersoll Ice and will next see action on Friday, January 15 at 8 p.m. in Leamington against the Windsor Wildcats. Go Stars Go!

Register now for 5th annual Charity Volleyball Tournament

Plans are underway for the 5th annual Charity Volleyball Tournament in Leamington. Over the last four years the tournament has raised more than $15,000 for the various charities that were chosen each year.

Organizers will be collecting food or non-perishable items for the Leamington Food Bank. Suggested items include peanut butter, jam, cereal, oatmeal, pasta and sauce, soup, juice, instant coffee, tea, cookies, snacks, shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Monies raised will be given to Friends of Point Pelee, which operates a number of seasonal visitor services inside Point Pelee National Park, such as the Nature Nook Gift Store at the Visitor Centre, the Marsh Store, canoe rentals at the Boardwalk and their drivers operate the shuttle that takes visitors from the Visitor Centre to the Tip. Funds raised support these operations and help fulfill their mission to support Parks Canada and Point Pelee National Park initiatives.

The Charity Volleyball Tournament will be held Saturday, Feb. 27. Games will be played at Queen of Peace Catholic School, Cardinal Carter Secondary School and the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

Deadline to sign up a team is Wednesday, Feb. 10. Space is limited. There are two divisions - Co-ed Recreational and Co-ed Competitive, 6 on 6 (min. 2 females on the court at all times).

For more information or to register contact: Ryan Whittle at 519-999-0205 or Ryan_Whittle@hotmail.com; Karen Repko at 519-982-0423 or Krepko@mnsi.net

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

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Jan. 4: North/South - 1st Helen

Preyde and Nina Towle, 2nd Pauline Mikolash and Vi Major, 3rd Roy Trowell and Ron Martin. East/West - 1st Dave Derbyshire and Mame Nicholson, 2nd George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Roger

Cote and Frank Duransky. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Stars weekend recap

Southpoint Community Trophy Peewee girls participated in the Windsor Wild Winter tournament on the weekend. The girls played a team from Zurich. Southpoint started out slow, which led to an early goal by Zurich. The 1-0 scored remained until Zurich put a second goal in at the 4-minute mark of the third. To this point, Southpoint had been working hard and turning the game around in their favour but had not found the back of the net. With 3 minutes to go, Southpoint pulled the goalie and a minute later had pulled within 1 goal on a shot by Maeghan Derksen. Goalie Courtney Jeffery, who played a superb game, went back in net and at the first opportunity was pulled again. Southpoint applied pressure, not letting Zurich out of their end, and with 4 seconds remaining Shannon Harris came up with the tying goal. The game finished 1-1 and Courtney was named the MVP.

The second game saw Southpoint taking on Windsor. Southpoint had no answers for containing the Windsor attack and although Southpoint had its share of shots towards the net, most were not on target. Windsor won the game 5-1 with Southpoint’s lone goal coming from Tarez Raheb. Tarez was awarded the MVP for her solid play at both ends of the rink.

The third game against Essex Orange was one where the girls came out with purpose. The first goal came from Jayrn Harris who shot the puck from behind the net and banked it off the goalie into the net. This was followed by Alyssa Lamb’s first of 5 goals. The third goal was textbook. Charlene Smith won the faceoff, pulling it back to Tara Tiessen at the point. Tara sent it to her partner Erin Hopper, and Erin fired a shot to the net which Kaitlynn Pickard tipped home. Alyssa scored the next 4 goals. Off the faceoff she took the puck in on her own and roofed it. Paige Derbyshire sent Alyssa on her way with a pass along the left boards. She carried it in and sent a shot into the top left corner. Alyssa’s fourth goal came when Jaryn took a shot that was stopped and Alyssa put it away. The seventh goal for Southpoint started with Stephanie Wiebe sending a pass off the boards to Alyssa, who raced in and placed another high shot into the net. There is not much mention of Essex up to this point because they had scored only once before the third period. They did make things interesting, exploding for 4 goals in the third. The game ended 7-5 and Alyssa Lamb was the MVP. The girls finished with a 1-1-1 record and were rewarded with a fair amount of success because of their hard work.

The Leamington Kinsmen Southpoint Intermediate Stars travelled to Chatham to tangle with the Outlaws. The forward line of Kim Goyeau, Paige Thompson and Allison Chopchik provided all of the offence in this game; however, this was not enough and the Lady Stars fell 6-2 in this contest. Kim Goyeau and Paige Thompson scored for the Stars with assists going to Thompson, Goyeau and Allison Chopchik (2).

The WFCU Southpoint Intermediate Stars welcomed the Windsor Wildcats to the Unico Rink on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Stars played amazing throughout this game as they skated to a big 8-4 victory. Kathryn Ciacelli and Jill Iles paced the offensive attack with two goals each. Single goals were scored by Connie Wiebe, Taylor MacDougall, Kelsey Almasi and Riley Woolner. Scoring assists were Iles, Wiebe, Mackenzie Church, Krysten Garant, Kate Derbyshire and Camryn Woolner.

In playing their first game in 20 days, the Leamington Flyers found that facing an eighth-place team isn’t the same as facing an eighth-place team fighting for its playoff life.

The Flyers took nearly 37 minutes to score the opening goal against the underdog St. Marys Lincolns Thursday, Jan. 7 en route to a 3-1 win and their eighth consecutive two-point night. The victory put Leamington 11 points ahead of St.Thomas and London with a game in hand over each of the second-place teams.

The first period ended in a 0-0 draw. The Flyers were the dominant team at both ends of the ice for virtually the entire 20 minutes, but couldn’t send one past goalkeeper Emanuel Vella despite a few close calls and near-perfect opportunities. Leamington tested the Linc’s netminder with 10 shots while Tyler Wall’s most formidable adversary at the opposite side of the rink was boredom. The Flyers’ offence was its usual stingy self, allowing only one shot from the opening faceoff to the first buzzer.

FLYERS WIN NINE IN A ROW

BY BRYAN JESSOP

we get offence from a bunch of guys.”

The second period offered more frustration for Leamington’s offense while St. Mary’s forwards did a better job of challenging Wall for the first tally of the night. Finally, with just over three minutes showing on the clock the Flyers’ defence came up with the opening goal. After being set up by Scott Emerson and Mitchell Crevatin, Jacob McGhee released a high wrist shot from between the tops of the face-off circles to beat Vella on the glove side. The marker was McGhee’s fifth of the regular season.

Leamington again established a nineshot advantage through 20 minutes, this time by a 15-6 margin. Wall stepped into a bigger role for the middle third of the game, being forced to make a handful of saves with traffic buzzing in front of his crease.

The Flyers’ offence became the game’s most dominant force in the third despite the home team taking four of the last

stanza’s five penalties. Thomas Virban scored in the opening minute during a power play that was granted to the Flyers at the second-period buzzer. From a nearly impossible angle near the goal line and to the left of the St. Marys net, Virban released a wrist shot that grazed Vella’s back before deflecting into the goal. McGhee drew the assist.

Still in the early stages of the third, Derek Elliott and Liam Hogan broke into a two-onone rush while shorthanded. Elliott took a feed from Hogan and sent a wrist shot past a sprawling Lincolns’ goalie for a 3-0 advantage.

Ryan Martin spoiled Wall’s shutout bid during a St. Marys power play with 5:23 remaining, releasing a wrist shot from inside the blue line that hovered about two feet above the ice before sailing past Wall’s glove.

The game was preceded by an on-ice presentation from the Flyers to Mike and Lilibeth Schlater. Mike Schlater, the president and CEO of Domino’s Canada, was honoured by the team for the excess of $10 million donated to charity groups both within and beyond Leamington. For the game, the Flyers donned an alternate set of black jerseys sponsored by Domino’s. For more on the event, see the Wednesday, Jan. 20 edition of the Sun.

St. Marys went one for six on the power play while the Flyers managed one for four while outshooting their guests 39-16.

“I’ll give them credit — I thought they played hard,” said Leamington head coach Tony Piroski of the Lincolns’ effort. “We were a bit sluggish and our passing game wasn’t good. Hopefully, we can build off of this. Wall has been outstanding. For a 17-year-old rookie, he’s had a really good year so far.”

“We were a little rusty, but the effort was there,” said McGhee.

“I think I got lucky tonight,” he said about his two-point night. “We don’t have one guy who carries the team —

The Flyers followed up with a rare Sunday afternoon game against the Sarnia Legionnaires Jan. 11. Leamington won the match in a 3-1 score with Mitch Amante putting the first mark on the gamesheet following a scoreless first period. Aaron Langlois and Joe Urbanic assisted.

Brendan Shagena tied the game 23 seconds later, but Zach Guilbeault potted the game winner after being set up by Scott Florence and Cale Phibbs. Emerson finished the scoring at about midway through the third with Florence and Mark Gangnon assisting.

Leamington outshot Sarnia 47-19 with Wall taking the win in goal. The Flyers were zero for four on the man advantage while the Legionnaires were held to zero for six.

Rest of the West

The LaSalle Vipers earned a 4-1 win over the Lambton Shores Predators Wednesday, Jan. 6 while the London Nationals topped the Chatham Maroons in a 10-8 scoring fest. Sarnia won 8-7 in double overtime versus Strathroy on Thursday, prior to a 7-1 win for Chatham over St. Marys and a 2-0 victory for St. Thomas against Sarnia on Friday. Saturday games included a 6-5 overtime win for Strathroy agaisnt Lambton Shores. On Sunday, Chatham beat St. Thomas 6-1 as London won 4-3 in overtime against LaSalle and Strathroy and Lambton Shores battled to a 3-3 draw.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES: Thu., Jan. 14 vs. St. Thomas, 7:10 p.m. Thu., Jan. 21 vs. Strathroy, 7:10 p.m.

UPCOMING AWAY GAMES: Fri., Jan. 15 vs. St. Thomas, 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 20 vs. LaSalle, 7 p.m.

Liam Hogan of the Flyers carries the puck with the Legionnaires’ Sam McCormack ready to block a pass. (Sun photo)

Leamington’s Mark Gangnon and St. Marys’ Jordan Winter take a jab at the puck during the second period. (Sun photo)

Zak Parlette of the Flyers prepares to fire a shot at Lincolns’ goalie Emanuel Vella as he is hooked by Nick Whitworth during the second period of a Thursday, Jan. 7 GOJHL game at Highbury Canco Arena. The Flyers won 3-1, extending their winning streak to eight games. (Sun photo)

Wheatley golfer offered multiple scholarships

By Bryan Jessop

One of Erin Kopinak’s biggest goals in competitive golf has been met three times over.

The Wheatley resident and Tilbury District High School student explained last year that she hoped to one day achieve a golf scholarship from a U.S. college or university. Thus far, she has been offered three. Although Erin and her family are required to keep the identities of the schools anonymous as per NCAA regulations, they’ve explained that one is a Division 1 facility and the other two are classified in Division 3. The D1 school is a university located in Mississippi while the other two are a university based in Maine and a college in Pennsylvania.

“It’s all happened so quickly,” Erin explained. “It hasn’t really caught up with me yet.” Kopinak, who turned 18 on Tuesday, Jan. 5, plans to visit each of the three schools before making her selection.

“It’s not a decision I want to make over the phone,” she said. “It won’t just be about how much of a scholarship each one is offering — it’ll be about the vibe I get from the coaches, the schools themselves and the people.”

Erin noted that the Division 1 school in Mississippi is the direction she is currently leaning toward, but is still giving serious consideration to the other two facilities.

Kopinak and all other student athletes offered scholarships had the opportunity to sign a letter of intent as early as November of last year, but the local golfer explained that she wasn’t ready to make a choice that early. She will have the chance to sign with one of the NCAA schools as early as April of this year. Kopinak — who is setting her sights on premed courses — has also received e-mails from golf team coaches representing colleges in Michigan and Wisconsin as well as a university in Connecticut.

Last month, Kopinak was one of two Canadians to attend the Butch Harmon Senior Showcase in Las Vegas, open to high school seniors graduating at some point during the current scholastic year. Most of the 23 entries hailed from schools across the United States while a few others made the journey from Mexico, Japan, China and the Philippines. Golfers selected for the tournament were signed up through the American Junior Golf Association and were awarded a series of ‘stars’ based on results from previous tournaments.

The Angel Park Golf Course was longer than what Kopinak was accustomed to and included a rough made up of small rocks.

“The only grass was on the fairways and greens,” explained John Kopinak, Erin’s father. Erin shot a 102 the first day and a 105 on the second and final day of the tournament. During the previous Friday’s practice round, she shot a 90.

“It was a tough course,” she explained. “I’ve never played anything like it. It was a great experience just to be there. To see the mountains when looking up after a shot was just surreal.”

Last summer, Kopinak won the Southland Tour for girls ages 11 to 18. The two-month tour ended Aug. 23 in Tilbury, by which point she finished 13 strokes under the secondplace finisher. Currently, Kopinak hasn’t committed to any tournaments our tours for the summer of 2016, but noted that that could change.

In addition to golf, Erin plays hockey, soccer, badminton, basketball and is currently the co-captain of the TDHS Tartans volleyball team.

“I like to stay active,” she said. “Golf is the sport I’m most serious about, but I like to switch it up a bit.”

During the golf offseason, Kopinak keeps her swing intact by practicing at indoor facilities in Windsor and Tilbury.

Kingsville

Kings at 30-1

The Kingsville Kings Jr. A hockey team is back for their first game of 2016 on Friday, January 15 against the rival Komoka Dragons. The team wrapped up 2015 with a 30-1 record, and look to continue their winning ways in preparation for a push for a strong finish to the regular season in February.

This is the first of only 5 remaining regular season home games. The Kings will be hosting Scout Night in recognition of local scouting organizations. All Scouts and their leaders, in uniform, will get into the game free. The puck drops at 8 p.m. with 7:30 p.m. warm-ups.

For more information on this game and other exciting Kings events, check out the team Facebook page or follow the Kings on Twitter @ KingsvilleKings.

Atom Majors in tough OMHA playdowns

Southpoint Jose’s Bar & Grill Atom Major travelled to St. Marys on Saturday to start their quest for an OMHA title and it wasn’t a good start for the Caps as they gave up a first shift goal to the St. Marys Rock.

The Southpoint Capitals just couldn’t find their game in this contest and came up short, losing 7-0. Cole Bradley came up big between the pipes but couldn’t handle the powerful offence of the Rock. The boys got their first taste of the big leagues and traveled to this game by bus.

Back on home ice in game two the results were a little better, but the Rock, with their strong offence, skated away with another win by a score of 5-1. Southpoint’s lone goal was on a nice feed from Cole Vaillancourt to Evan Derikx, whose shot found its way between the Rock’s goalie’s 5-hole from the high slot.

Down 4 points to 0, the boys have a steep hill to climb to get back into this 6-point series. The Caps will travel back to St. Marys on Jan. 22 for game three. Good luck boys –we haven’t seen the real Southpoint Atom Major team yet in this series.

Rhine Danube bowling results

The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores for Dec. 28.

Games Over 200: Gary Garnham 208, Kevin Kosempel 215-205, Heinz Kosempel 232, Chris Kosempel 205, Richard Dickau 202, Manfred Dickau 205, Aaron Dickau 255, Brent Bishop 204, Wayne Abbott 209.

Series Over 550: Gary Garnham 556, Kevin Kosempel 613, Heinz Kosempel 553, Aaron Dickau 627, Wayne Abbott 566.

High Handicap Games: Bob Barnet 285, Aaron Dickau 274, Wayne Abbott 268. High Handicap Series: Bob Barnet 768, Wayne Abbott 743, John Fittler 733.

Standings: Dickau Construction 7, Taki’s 7, Fittler Farms 5, Weil’s Food 2, Del Fresco 0, Rhine Danube 0.

Pets of the Week

Mill St. Sr. Girls Volleyball Team Regional Consolation Champs

The Mill St. senior girls volleyball team ended a great season and emerged as regional volleyball consolation champs. Front row, left to right: Kelsey Schmitt, Ashley Bradbury, Claudia Klassen, Chanica Thompson. Back row: Mikayla Whitfield, Muna Alrekabi, Abby Fehr, Amanda Unger. (Submitted photo)

Two Belle River Nobles try to prevent Curtis Wickham of the Lions from releasing a shot at their basket during a Tier II WECSSAA junior boys basketball match at LDSS Tuesday, Jan. 5. The Nobles led 17-12 and 24-20 after the first two quarters en route to a 49-37 win. In the following senior boys game,

SPCC hosts mixed bonspiel

It’s the New Year and Sun Parlour Curling Club (SPCC) is gearing up for finals for the first half of some of the leagues. If you have been thinking about signing up for curling but thought you missed out on the sign-up, you are in luck! Leagues play 5 nights per week and some leagues are still accepting new sign-ups for the second half. Call the club (evenings) at 519-326-3514 or leave a message and your call will be returned.

SPCC also hosts Fun Nights for those who would like to try curling. The next Fun Night is January 23 at 6:30 p.m. Groups are welcome, just call ahead so there will be enough volunteer instructors available.

Prior to the holidays, UMEI students enjoyed a curling lesson and a game. All community school

groups of kids 8 years and older are welcome to try their hand at curling.

Over the holidays some members of the club took time out of the hustle and bustle to spruce up the kitchen at the club.

Swimmer Competes at Jr. Championships

will be travelling to Montreal in mid February to compete in the Eastern Canadian Swim Championships. (Submitted photo)

points each. UMEI hosted Maranatha Tuesday, Jan. 12 while the Cougars visited Walkerville the same day. Results were not available by press deadline.

Bonspiel season has begun. While there were a couple held in the fall, they started in earnest this past weekend when SPCC hosted a themed mixed bonspiel. The theme was ‘B is for Bonspiel’ and teams were asked to dress as something that started with a B. There were teams of bootleggers, bakers, ballerinas and even a bad-toothed band with a bagpiper (who could really play the bagpipes), just to name a few. A great time was had by all, but the team that reigned supreme was the Alles rink consisting of Kevin and Janan Alles and Rob and LouAnn Bigley, both of Sun Parlour Curling Club.

For more information about SPCC or upcoming events, call 519-326-3514.

Students at UMEI tried their hand at curling during an outing at SPCC.

The first place team at the Sun Parlour Curling Club’s ‘B is for Bonspiel’ event on the weekend was the Alles rink, (left to right) Rob and LouAnn Bigley and Janan and Kevin Alles.

The Lightning’s Christian Wuerch races toward the Ste. Cecile basket with an opponent from the visiting team on his heels during the first half of a WECSSAA Tier II senior boys basketball game at UMEI Wednesday, Jan. 6. The Lightning made a game of the first half — trailing 8-6 and 18-12 at the first two buzzers — but Ste. Cecile ran away with the second half for a 45-23 win. The UMEI team’s four-game homestand continued Friday, Jan. 8 against Maranatha and Monday, Jan. 11 against Western. The Lightning lost the Friday game 34-31 and won on Monday in a 43-24 decision. Their fourth straight home game will be played Wednesday, Jan. 13 against Ste. Cecile.

Golden Years mini golf

Forty-five golfers sank a respectable 79 aces on Jan. 7 at Colasanti’s.

Leading the pack with 5 was Andy Orsini. Following close behind with 4 were Cathy Dewhurst, Norbert Gisi, Barry Sweet and Doug Vickery. Three dropped for Murray Cascadden, Pete Daudlin, Laurie Hylton, Bill Mayville and Al Speed. Finding the bottom of the cup with 2 each were Caroline Ascott, Mary Binder, Mike Binder, Kathy Bradley, Murray Hartford, Perpetua Hildrop, Tom Hyatt, Tony Hudvagner, Betty McManus, Bob McWilliam, Barb Murphy, John Murphy, Art Sweet, Mary Anne Vickery, Linda Walsh and Bill Ward. Chipping in with 1 apiece were Jim Allen, Herb Ascott, Eunice Cascadden, Dorothy Cascadden, Elaine Hatt, Nancy Hill, Moe Scratch, Rose Taylor, Bill Taylor, Gerrit Vriesen and Bryon Walker.

Low score over 9 holes went to Andy Orsini with 16. Shooting 17 were Andy Orsini, Cathy Dewhurst, Bob McWilliam, Doug Vickery (2) and Laurie Hylton. Managing 18 were Norbert Gisi, Gerrit Vriesen (2), Tom Hyatt, Bill Ward (2), Mary Anne Vickery, Art Sweet, Moe Scratch, Bill Mayville, Bryon Walker and Pete Daudlin.

Low score with a strong 34 over 18 holes went to Doug Vickery. Andy Orsini and Gerrit Vriesen both shot a 36, while Bill Ward and Bill Mayville recorded 37. Thirtyeight went to Julia Kos, Norbert Gisi, Cathy Dewhurst, Bob McWilliam, Mary Anne Vickery (2), Murray Hayes, Art Sweet and Murray Cascadden.

Andy Orsini’s 75 was good enough for low score over 36 holes, followed closely by Bill Ward and Mary Anne Vickery with 76. Carding 77 were Bob McWilliam and Art Sweet, while Julia Kos, Cathy Dewhurst, Gerrit Vriesen and Mike Binder each sported a 78.

First place bragging rights went to Team 8 (Jim Allen, Doug Vickery, Bill Ward) with 233. Second place with 238 went to Team 3 (Julia Kos, Norbert Gisi, Cathy Dewhurst). Team 10 took third place with 239 (Art Sweet, Moe Scratch, John Murphy).

Play continues every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex will be commencing their deliberations of the proposed 2016 Budget on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Essex County Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue W., Essex.

THE FINAL proposed budget will be considered by Essex County Council for adoption on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Essex County Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue W., Essex.

COPIES OF the proposed Budget will be available beginning Monday, January 25, 2016, at the County Administration Office, Essex County Civic Centre, Suite 202, 360 Fairview Avenue W., Essex between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM or can be downloaded from the County website at http://www.countyofessex.on.ca. Alternative formats are available upon request.

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THE PURPOSE of the proposed amendment is to change the zoning on the property known as 285 Talbot Road East from Commercial Highway Holding (C2(h)) Zone to Institutional (I) Zone to recognize the existing church (Full Gospel Tabernacle) as a permitted use. Council will also consider removing the Holding (H) Symbol from the zoning of the property. The purpose of the Holding (H) Symbol is to ensure that efficient phasing and/or proper servicing is in place prior to the development of a property. The property is subject to a Site Plan Agreement which achieves the same objective as the Holding (H) Symbol.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the Public Meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington to the Ontario Municipal Board.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the Public Meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to this matter is available for review at the Municipal Office for The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington, during regular office hours. Please contact Brian Nagata, Development Planner, for further information.

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TRACEY PILLON-ABBS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON 111 ERIE STREET NORTH LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO N8H 2Z9 TELEPHONE: 519-326-5761

Sharks double Alvinston Flyers

By Bryan Jessop

With playoff positioning on the line, the Wheatley Sharks picked a good time to put the focal points of recent practices to good use.

The Sharks handed a 6-3 loss to the Alvinston Flyers Monday, Jan. 11 at Wheatley Area Arena, improving their record to 13-16-2-2 and moving into a tie for sixth place with the Dresden Kings. Wheatley is now 2-1-1 against Alvinston.

The first period featured little in the way of scoring chances for either team, where the Sharks seemed to have a slight upper hand in the first half before Alvinston’s offense ramped up its game through the following 10 minutes. The Flyers struck first when Joe Stock grabbed the rebound off an Eric Morneau save and tapped the puck into the lower right corner before the Wheatley netminder could dive across his crease to make another save.

Two minutes and two seconds later, Delaney MacDonald took a feed from Evan Mastronardi and raced along the boards to the right of the Flyers’ net. Upon making his way into the face-off circle, MacDonald set the puck loose with a wrist shot that found the far left side after the puck grazed the post on its way into the mesh. Cole Butler also assisted.

The Flyers built a modest 11-9 shots on goal advantage after the opening 20 minutes.

The Sharks took ownership of the second frame from shortly after its opening faceoff. During a power play, Brett Bowman took two jabs at the puck before sending it through netminder Matt Boere for a 2-1 Wheatley lead. Nick Tavolieri-Essex assisted on the go-ahead goal. The Flyers tied the game on a power play of their own about three minutes later when Karsten Berg took a swat at the puck on its way back down toward the ice directly in front of the Sharks’ net. The stalemate ran a course of 59 seconds before Bowman took a Jack Leafeve pass during a two-on-one break and stuffed his own rebound over the goal line from just inside the right post. Mitchell Prudence also assisted.

The Sharks struck again on the power play after defenseman Brian Johnson released a high wrist shot from the point

that was defected into the net by Leafeve. Bowman was credited with the second assist. Fifty-five seconds later, Justin Pinsonneault stormed into the crease to tap home a loose puck lost by Boere after he made a save on a Tavolieri-Essex shot from the right side of the net. Eric Prudence assisted.

Wheatley again took advantage of a power play early in the third as Frankie Ciacelli fired a wrist shot from about 15 feet inside the blue line that soared untouched through a maze of legs and sticks before finding its mark. Mitch Lantin and Cole Butler set up the goal. Alvinston’s Jeremy VanDeven took a pass from behind the Sharks net to slip a shot past Morneau with 1.4 seconds remaining.

The Sharks outshot their guests 35-26 and went three for nine on the power play while the Flyers managed one for three.

“All the hard work and the things

we’ve been focusing on in practice showed up tonight,” said Sharks head coach Dave Wiper. “It’s nice to see it showing up on the scoreboard. The boys are working hard and it’s paying off.”

Wiper noted that his team has worked on the trap, forechecking, defensive zone coverage and the power play between games. Monday’s victory put Wheatley ahead of eighth-place Alvinston by seven points and moved them into a 30-point tie with the Kings with two games in hand. The Sharks visit the Wallaceburg Lakers Wednesday, Jan. 13 before returning home to face the Blenheim Blades for two consecutive games — Monday, Jan. 18 and Wednesday, Jan. 20, both at 7:30 p.m.

Delaney MacDonald and Evan Mastronardi celebrate MacDonald’s first-period goal against the Alvinston Flyers at Wheatley Area Arena. The Sharks won 6-3.

Jordan Hayes of the Flyers tries to strip the puck away from the Sharks’ Nick Tavolieri-Essex during a Monday, Jan. 11 game at Wheatley Area Arena.