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LDSS Eco Team nominated for national award

By Bryan Jessop A group of Leamington’s most avid environmental spokespersons is hoping that the next level of recognition is achieved the second time around.

The Eco Team at Leamington District Secondary School has received its second consecutive nomination as a finalist for the annual Canadawide Superpower Your School Contest, presented

by Earth Day and Staples Canada. The event is now in its seventh year and was again open to submissions from publically funded Canadian elementary and secondary schools. A sum of 100 schools were again announced as finalists, including 20 in Ontario.

One school from each of the 10 categories — British Columbia/Yukon, Western, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic in both elementary and secondary school divisions — will be selected as a winner of $25,000 towards the purchase of new

Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell meets with LDSS Eco Team members Chayce Laking and Lena Guenther in Toronto at the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Summit in October of 2016, where they presented their solution to help raise public awareness about Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms. For the second consecutive year, the LDSS Eco Team has been named a finalist in the Superpower Your School Contest presented by Earth Day and Staples Canada.

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ticipating school as a category winner. Among the environmental conservation activities listed for the LDSS team was last year’s Earth Day Expo at the Leamington Portuguese Club, a School Supply Swap Meet, the school’s ban of plastic water bottles, e-waste drives, school-wide energy use reductions of 15 per cent for each of the past three school years, Phragmites removal from Hillman Marsh and the monitoring of amphibian populations — also at Hillman Marsh — through the development of an award-winning (Continued on Page 2)

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For the second year in a row, the 201617 Leamington District Secondary School Eco Team has become a finalist of the Earth Day Staples Canada Superpower Your School Contest for environmental conservation. The 10 winning schools from across Canada will be announced next month.

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app created in partnership with the LDSS computer science course.

The school’s Eco Team has also recently achieved Platinum status as an Ontario Eco School and is actively making plans for an outdoor classroom for the site of the new school on Oak Street West. The Leamington school was also selected as the Ontario Ministry of Energy’s flagship school for its Energize Series on highlighting environmental leadership and has had online Youth Climate Conference solutions published by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change.

“I think we have The LDSS Eco Team, led by president Isabel a better chance of Gossen, has also conducted webinars for schools winning this year. from British Columbia to Newfoundland, focusing We’re more focused on a variety of environmental issues in Canada and how they can be remedied. The team has also been on technology than working on a Green Learning Canada National Clibefore.” mate Inquiry on waste that will be submitted in an — Lisa Jeffery online report to Minister of the Environment Catherine McKenna in May.

Also led by Gossen, the Eco Team has been working in partnership with Queen Elizabeth Public School to submit a report to municipal council on the proposal of implementing an idling law in Leamington. The team’s study found that 50 per cent of caregivers who pick up their children after school hours at Queen Elizabeth leave their engines idling for an average of 20 minutes. The data acquired was revealed to council in a power point presentation in early January of this year, highlighting the positive economic, health and environmental benefits of legislating an idling bylaw.

If chosen as the Ontario high school winner, the LDSS Eco Team would put its $25,000 toward the purchase of a new 3D printer that would create blueprints of replacement pieces for games used in local elementary schools. Using biodegradable materials such as bamboo, broken and missing game pieces could be created to fix games and toys that in turn would help reduce the rate of items being discarded into landfills. The Eco Team would also purchase new computers for the development of new environmental apps and a projector to assist with presentations made at nearby elementary schools.

“I think we have a better chance of winning this year,” said Jeffery. “We’re more focused on technology than before. The money would go directly into programs that will have a positive environmental impact.”

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Leamington remuneration disclosed The treasurer of the Municipality of Leamington is required under the Municipal Act, Section 284, to disclose the 2016 remuneration and expenses paid to the members of Municipal Council as well as Council appointees to boards and agencies that pay remuneration. These boards and agencies include the Union Water System, the Leamington Police Services Board, the Committee of Adjustment, and the Essex Power Corporation.

The following is a breakdown of the Treasurer’s report from the March 13 meeting of Council, plus information from Essex County.

The 2017 Council Wages and Benefits found in the approved Municipality of Leamington budget is $192,000 while other new municipal budgets included: Town of Essex $229,000, Town of Kingsville $140,000, Town of Lakeshore $130,000, Town of LaSalle $265,000, Town of Tecumseh $287,000.

Health & Wellness Expo welcomes charity-driven youth

By Bryan Jessop A gathering to promote personal well being will include an element focusing on the well being of those struggling to protect themselves.

The second Holistic Health and Wellness Expo will feature an estimated 35 to 40 vendors, including one group of young budding entrepreneurs who are also motivated by a charitable cause. A group of Grade 8 French Immersion students from Kingsville Public School have been offered a booth at the expo free of charge to sell essential oils they’ve created as part of a 10-week program in partnership with the University of Windsor. The program, known as Youthrive, sends volunteer U of W students to area schools to teach classes about starting their own businesses and marketing and selling their products.

The KPS group of six students created an assortment of holistic products that they’ve been planning to sell in support of the U.S.-based charity Healing Hands Foundation, which in turn is partnering with ONE — an organization with local connections intent on putting an end to human trafficking and freeing/ supporting its victims. The mother of one of the KPS students approached the Holistic Health and Wellness Expo’s lone organizer Lindsey Ecker with a request to offer the team of elementary school girls a free vendor booth to sell their products and support their cause of choice.

Ecker, a former student of UMEI and Leamington District Secondary School and now a teacher at LDSS, has welcomed the idea enthusiastically and is offering the local team a free table at the upcoming expo.

“These girls are so passionate about the use of natural products and supporting Healing Hands,” Ecker

From left to right, Emma LeBrun, Olivia Merritt, Layla Ferreira, Tahlia DiLaudo, Kyra Lear and Serena DiLaudo are Grade 8 French Immersion students at Kingsville Public School who’ll be setting up a booth at The Holistic Health and Wellness Expo at the Lakeside Park Pavilion in Kingsville Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26. The girls will be selling their own Epsom salts and body and face scrubs with all proceeds to support The Healing Hands Foundation.

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explained. “All the money they raise will go to this charity — it’s just a wonderful idea. We have human trafficking issues right here in Essex County, so these girls are helping a very worthy cause.”

Admission to the expo — to take place at Kingsville’s Lakeside Park Pavilion Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — is free of charge, although donations to Healing Hands will be accepted. The second edition of the event is already

proving to be a larger follow up to the first held at the Kingsville Unico building in November of last year.

The inaugural autumn gathering featured between 15

and 20 vendors.

The upcoming spring edition is selling weekend-long vendor spaces at $50 each, many of which will include their own prize raffles. The

two-day gathering will also offer a list of guest speakers and workshops, including London-based registered nurse Patricia Kennedy, who’ll discuss thermography, breast cancer and how it can be prevented. Other attractions will be a 10:30 a.m. Saturday nature walk and instruction from Leamington Wellness Pharmacy on how to make homeopathic First Aid kits.

Ecker explained that she’d like to see the expo become a twice-annual attraction, noting that the first edition attracted between 100 and 120 guests from across Windsor, Essex County and parts of Chatham-Kent. The idea stemmed from a conversation between Ecker and chiropractor Dr. Derrick Beleutz — who’ll be a guest speaker along with

Dr. Derek Anderson at 1 p.m. on Saturday — about opportunities to discuss holistic health topics with younger generations.

“That’s when I just decided to do it,” said Ecker.

“I’m excited about getting the message out to the next generation so much earlier, about the chance to tell 12 and 13-year-olds about the negative side effects some products on the market have.”

Although guest speaker slots in the expo’s schedule have all been accounted for, Ecker explained that there are still some workshop openings still available as well as a few vendor spaces.

For more information on booking a space in the upcoming expo, contact Ecker at 519-322-8340 or lindseyecker@hotmail.com.

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The things we feared as kids It seems every week, a new batch of kids are suspended from school for failing to provide proof of immunization.

More and more parents are refusing to have their kids immunized and school boards have begun suspending those who don’t.

The correlation between vaccines and autism hasn’t been proven beyond a doubt.

The jury is still out on that, but many parents with autistic children firmly believe that there is a connection.

Who am I to argue?

I don’t know either way. I do know that my own son had health issues of his own many years ago and they began days after being immunized as a three-year-old. So it’s always been in the back of my mind that it was related but it could have been a complete coincidence.

So I got thinking about my childhood and the vast differences between then and now, especially when it comes to medical issues and all that good stuff.

Once we started school, I don’t remember getting another vaccine from my doctor. Everything was done at the school itself.

Our school nurse at the time was Mrs. Armstrong and she came to Gore Hill and all of us lined up in the hallway with sleeves rolled up, dreading that needle that she was holding.

Some passed out, some threw up, just from the anxiety.

I was no fan of shots either, but I managed to stay on my feet. But we all went to school very nervous and on edge that day.

I don’t think they do that today. I don’t even recall if they did it when my kids went to school.

Same if you fell ill during the school day. Often, you’d just go lie down in the office or the nurse’s room until the final bell sounded. Then you’d plop onto the bus and endure that long ride home.

I can’t tell you how long our bus ride was, but it seemed like it took forever. Mr. Jones went down Robson Rd., through Point Pelee Drive, all the way through Point Pelee and back out, down Roads E and D and back up Noble Sideroad to Gore Hill. Seems like a lot of stops and it was.

If you weren’t feeling well, it made the trip even longer.

We endured classroom mini-epidemics of the measles, mumps, chicken-pox and flu as the usual suspects for childhood illnesses.

Once a year, they did a regular dental screening too.

I remember lining up again, fearing the worst as they forced this awful-tasting little red pill into your mouth.

If you were cavity-free, your teeth remained white. Anywhere you had a cavity, the pill would turn your teeth bright red.

What a sight, all of these kids running around with big red smiles.

My smile was particularly red, seeing that my mom didn’t

believe in dentists (actually, MARK she was just deathly afraid of RIBBLE them).

Couple that with my afRib’s finity for candy and sweets Ramblings and yes, I had a mouth full of cavities.

So we were told to see a dentist as soon as possible.

Few of us did.

It would be years later that I would manage to see a dentist on a regular basis and finally get my teeth into better condition.

The amount of anxiety that the shots and dental screening brought to us was nothing compared to the anxiety of being sent to the office.

If you ever got into trouble at school and had to be sent to the office, you dreaded the punishment.

THE STRAP. It was the stuff that legends are made of.

Some used to say the principal had a number of different straps, which got thicker and heavier based on the level of terrible things you had done.

The mystery surrounding the strap only became reality if you were unlucky enough to receive it.

I had the occasion only once at Gore Hill to be sent to the office for discipline. Brian Hebert and I were wrestling around on the playground at recess and it turned into more than just a light-hearted wrestling match. The teacher on duty pulled us both into the office where we got a stern talking to, but didn’t endure the dreaded leather on our hands.

I was bawling my eyes out, not knowing what to expect and fearing the worst.

Would I get the green strap, the red one or the black one?

Of course, in reality, there probably weren’t different coloured straps, but that’s what we as kids imagined.

We only went on the word of the ‘bad kids’ who regularly spent time in that office. They would weave tales of terror when they emerged, citing the three-headed principal standing over you with a devil’s costume on, whacking you on the hands a hundred times until you bled.

Us ‘good kids’ would stand there in awe, listening to the stories they told, trembling at the thought of the three-headed devil-principal.

Of course, no such beast existed, and all of the principals I dealt with through the years, they were far from that, but the thought was always there and managed to keep most of us on the straight and narrow.

By the time I got to high school, things had changed. I don’t think the strap was being used there at that time.

Now, some 40 years later, it’s a just a faded memory, like so many other things in life.

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This question comes from John in Wheatley…

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John, this is a great question. The key to successfully asking for assistance when selecting a bottle of wine is to be clear on what you want – and what you are willing to pay, otherwise you risk ending up with a not-so-pleasant surprise when you get the bill.

Since not many everyday restaurants have an on-site sommelier, don’t be afraid to ask to speak with the person who created the wine list, as that person is likely to know the most about wine out of all the staff in the restaurant.

More specifically, they will know which wines work with which dishes as they should have considered each wine based on its compatibility with one or more items on the menu. Be aware, though; if the entire wine list comes from one winery, chances are the wines were chosen by the winery, not by anyone at the restaurant, and possibly with no consideration for the actual menu.

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If you’re lucky enough to find a restaurant that provides their wait staff with even general training related to the wines they offer, then you’re probably well-placed to rely on your waiter for advice on the wine. If they’ve been well-trained, they won’t try to up-sell you in the hopes of getting a bigger tip at the end of the meal; they’ll earn that tip simply through the quality of their service.

Whether you speak with the sommelier or the waiter, make sure that you know what you want. Do you want sparkling, white, rosé, or red? Do you want a wine that is light and crisp or full-bodied and robust? Do you want a wine to enjoy before you even think about food while simply having “getting re-acquainted” conversation with your table-mates? If you’ve already had cocktails and know what you want to order for your meal, do you want something that will work with your appetizers all the way through the main course?

Lastly, don’t be afraid to be clear about your price limit… remember that it is common for restaurants to charge about double – or even triple – what they paid for the wine. So if you go in knowing that you want a specific bottle that you know you can buy at your local wine store or winery for $20, be prepared to pay anywhere from $35 to $50 or more for that same bottle at a restaurant.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

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Celebrating 152 years of Jack Miner April 10th marks the 152nd birthday of Jack Miner, Canada’s first conservationist.

Seventy years ago, the Canadian government declared the week of Jack Miner’s birth, April 10, 1865, to be National Wildlife Week. On April 8th and 9th, the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation will be kicking off National Wildlife Week with activities for young and old alike. From contests for duck and goose calling, children’s activities, a Sportsmen’s Yard Sale, a raptor demonstration, retriever demonstrations and chainsaw carving, this is an event that has something for everyone!

Admission to daytime events, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., is FREE! Visitors are welcome to come see the new exhibits in the museum and the historic Jack Miner house, and hear about plans for an interactive Hands-on History Museum expansion.

Tickets are also available at the Bird Sanctuary for Jack Miner’s 152nd Birthday Bash on Saturday night, April 8.

On April 9 enjoy breakfast on Dress Down Sunday before or after going to church: pancake and sausage breakfast with real Jack Miner maple syrup, made right in the Jack Miner Woods!

The Jack Miner Foundation invites everyone to come out and enjoy a weekend of edutainment! All donations will go to the Foundation so that they can continue to carry on Jack Miner’s legacy of the Jack Miner Sanctuary and Museum, banding and tracking migratory waterfowl and educating the public about the importance of balance in conservation.

Check the website at www.jackminer.com for more details or call 519-733-4034, or email events@jackminer.com with “National Wildlife Week” in the subject line!

Friday, March 31 is the 4th annual March Masquerade fundraising party, 7-11 p.m., at the Leamington Arts Centre, 72 Talbot St. W. The evening features a unique masquerade mask of your choice, wine bar, hors d’oeuvres, guest photography, live jazz, Plinko game with prizes, palm analysis, tarot readings, and a silent auction.

Guests will also enjoy the Breaking Barriers, Still Speaks and Surely Some Resolution exhibits on display, as well as the Signature Gift Shop and Erie Quest Heritage Shipwreck Museum.

Tickets are still available in advance at the gallery or online at info@leamingtonartscentre.com. Tickets will also be available at the door.

All proceeds from this event help support the South Essex Arts Association and Leamington Arts Centre, a non-forprofit charitable organization reliant on community support.

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Something amazing has grown just behind the Tourist Tomato in Leamington. Out of one store, one Chinese restaurant and an empty lot – a new shop has popped up. It is a ‘recycled’ building and recycle and renewal have become the theme for almost everything the place represents. THRIFT ON MILL is new but has a good, old story.

Formerly known as the Et Cetera Shoppe, THRIFT ON MILL, at 58 Mill Street West in Leamington, offers a bright, clean welcoming thrift shopping experience. THRIFT ON MILL (ToM) just celebrated its 1st anniversary. After months of dreams and renovations, the double store Et Cetera Shoppe (19 and 55 Erie St. North) amalgamated into one shop, in February 2016.

THRIFT ON MILL is one of seven thrift shops run by Mennonite Central Committee Ontario with many more across Canada and the United States. Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is a non-profit organization that seeks to respond to basic human needs for peace, disaster relief and sustainable development, in the name of Christ. MCC is active in 55 countries with over 528 partners for 761 high impact projects. A peek in at the mcc.org website will let you see the vast programs.

Leamington’s THRIFT ON MILL (Et Cetera Shoppe) began as a care and help idea. In the early 1980s a group of Essex County Mennonite church constituents had heard that MCC was working to send clothing overseas and they wanted to help. They had also heard the concept of thrift stores because of two MCC shops that were well underway. The first shop opened in 1972 in Altona, Manitoba.

A small group of Essex County folk decided that a trip was in order, to investigate what MCC was doing and what the needs were. Thanks to the caring and generosity of the Women in Mission organization and a few local Mennonite churches, funds were gathered. This money became a down payment for the grand old building at 19 Erie St N., where the doors opened in 1982.

Volunteers began to come to help the sorting and selling of the donations. The Et Cetera Shoppe operations ran solely by volunteers for a better part of its history. Success was ongoing and in 2008 a second physical shop was opened at 55 Erie St. N. to sell furniture, housewares and electronics.

THRIFT ON MILL values the environment greatly, and participates in any way that they can. They echo the MCC statement - Care for Creation. Delaying the use of the landfill, re-purposing items, looking to recycle anything that can be recycled, are ToM goals. The shop is involved in as many recycling programs as can be listed and they always look for new ways wherever possible. They presently recycle textiles, clothing, paper, plastic, glass, metals, electronics and batteries.

It has been said that it takes a village… The work of THRIFT ON MILL is only possible because of the selfless service of their 200 volunteers. The volunteer population at ToM is full of rich character.

The age range is from 16 years old to 96 years old. ToM is in partnership with many local agencies to provide work experience opportunities for high school co-op programs, adult education agencies. ToM also partners with Community Living - offering volunteer hours to people of all abilities, and helps those in need, through the Salvation Army.

Visiting THRIFT on MILL is an experience and a destination. The shop offers a wide variety of high quality household and clothing items, furniture, books and much much more. All at very low prices. As a thrift store, they specialize in used items, but their shoppers are often treated to new and untouched merchandise. If you want to be a donor of goods, just go to the back area behind the store, ring the bell and a friendly volunteer will help you unload. There is also a furniture truck for twice-a-week pick ups of large furniture items that cannot fit in a car or van. (Call to pre-arrange a pick-up) Look for their 50% off colour of the week and upcoming 1st anniversary celebration, as well as instore advertising or follow them on Facebook for upcoming sales and events.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if you have been working too much, you have to find time to relax or you will not be able to grow. Your brain and body need recharging to work at their optimal levels.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Stop focusing on what you could have done differently in the recent past, Scorpio. Looking back is not going to change anything now. It’s better to focus on the future.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, be sure to follow through on any promises you made to others and yourself. Set aside some extra time to address each of these commitments.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, share more details of an important situation with others. They will need more than just bits and pieces as they try to help you figure out your next move.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, work on honing your flirting skills. Whether you are attached or looking for new romance, think about the subtleties that will draw others close to you.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, although life has been a bit hectic lately, you have managed to hold things together quite well. Others may even remark on how calm you have been.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, prioritizing goals and maintaining some flexibility are the keys to managing what life has in store for you this week.

With the right mindset, you can handle a busy week.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, exercise caution, but try to avoid being overly suspicious of others who are trying to help. Let some things go and you’ll be happier for it.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, there is a time for buckling down and a time for having fun, and this is a great week to let loose. Plan an excursion with friends or go on a solo holiday for pure enjoyment.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Do not underestimate other people, Virgo. There may be more to them than meets the eye, and you don’t want to be at a disadvantage in a relationship. Learn all the facts first.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Be mindful of what you say and with whom you chat for a little while, Libra. While it’s good to be friendly, you may be sharing too much personal information right now.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 There’s no need to rush a special project, Pisces. You have more than enough time to get it all done. Plan out your steps and dig in.

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Tax frauds on the rise It’s tax season, and unfortunately this means criminals will be ramping up their efforts to impersonate the Canada Revenue Agency and extort money from you.

This type of fraud (scam) often starts with a call from a person claiming to be with the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency). This person will tell you that you must pay them or go to jail; if you stay on the line the next step is getting money. This fraud often requires the victim to purchase large amounts of pre-paid credit cards and then forward the codes to the fake CRA agent. This allows them to transfer all funds from your cards to other sources.

The Federal Government of Canada will never threaten you and require you buy them large amounts of pre-paid gift cards and pre-paid credit cards.

If you are truly worried about police intervention, hang up the phone and call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281 Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and its Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre partners are launching their annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign to prevent thousands of Canadians from falling victim to fraud.

During the month of March, the OPP, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Competition Bureau of Canada are joining police services across the country to promote public awareness to help prevent all Canadians from becoming victims of fraud.

This year, the OPP’s Fraud Prevention Month education campaign will highlight three mass marketing fraud priorities including: • Emergency Scam and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Scam; • Romance Scam; and, • Microsoft/Computer Service Scams.

Fraud-related crimes take a destructive toll on victims while amassing millions of dollars to further criminal enterprises. Sadly, 95% of fraud victims never report the crime to police. Regardless of age, gender and location, everyone can take basic steps to better protect themselves from becoming victims of fraud. NEVER give out personal or financial information at the door, over the phone, by e-mail or through social media, or on unsecured retail or dating websites.

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By Bryan Jessop A local youth selected to participate in the Royal Bank of Canada’s Make150Count initiative is making the donation go twice as far as originally anticipated.

In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, RBC Canada has launched a program allowing each of its branches across the country to help one local recipient make a positive impact on his or her home community with a donation of $150. The Wheatley branch of RBC selected Rachel Iverson, an avid supporter of community programs throughout the area. In Iverson’s case, the $150 contribution doubled when her mother Michelle brought the program up in conversation at her place of employment, Ives Insurance of Leamington. Shortly afterwards, the employer decided to add another $150 in support of Rachel’s plans to make a positive impact on her community.

“I really didn’t think a lot of it after I was nominated, since there are so many other kids in Wheatley who deserved it,” Rachel explained. “I was shocked when I heard I was picked.

It was another big surprise to hear that Ives added another $150.”

“I was shocked The match donation by Ives Insurance was the second of two twists in Wheatley’s involvement in the Canadawhen I heard I was wide program. Wheatley RBC assistant branch manager picked. It was another Tracey Franklin initially approached the family of Owen big surprise to hear Pimentel with the proposal to select the nine-year-old as that Ives added Make150Count’s local recipient, but later learned that another $150.” program participants must be between the ages of 16 and — Rachel Iverson 25.

Pimentel, who has undertaken several volunteer conservation efforts — including beach cleanups and the installation of turtle crossing signs on Pier Road in partnership with Earth Rangers and the Toronto Zoo — was then asked who he’d most like to work alongside as the RBC program’s selected participant. Owen and his mother Gale — the latter a friend and co-worker of Michelle at Ives Insurance — picked Rachel.

As it turned out, Franklin was pleased and impressed with the Pimentels’ selection.

“I really didn’t have any involvement at all with what she (Rachel) did,” Franklin noted.

“She kind of just ran with it and did an amazing job.”

Rachel, backed by the $300 in donations, decided to carry out three separate gestures. On Thursday, March 2, she made a delivery of several fruit baskets to the residents of Meadows Manor on Pier Road in Wheatley. Also that day, after arranging a partnership with Thiessen’s Apple Orchards, Iverson paid a visit to Wheatley Area Public School to deliver 200 apples in what was dubbed Healthy Snack Day. The contribution was enough to offer one apple to each student and teacher at WAPS. Although Rachel attended elementary school at Queen of Peace in Leamington, she explained that she knows several people who attend or had previously attended WAPS,

Rachel Iverson, far right, made a delivery of apples in partnership with Thiessen’s Apple Orchards to Wheatley Area Public School to provide students there with a healthy snack. The offering was arranged as part of Royal Bank Canada’s Make150Count program, a nationwide incentive celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday by selecting one young resident from each RBC branch community to spend $150 in a way to benefit the residents of their own home town. Iverson also had a delivery of fruit baskets made to Meadows of Wheatley on Pier Road and made a proposal to the Wheatley BIA to have a new park-style bench installed downtown.

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prompting her to choose the more local school as the Healthy Snack Day beneficiary. She also has a great uncle residing at Meadows of Wheatley, which inspired the other #Make150Count contribution.

As her third charitable idea, Iverson approached the Wheatley Business Improvement Association with the proposal to have a new park-style bench installed in the downtown area. The Cardinal Carter graduate explained that she’d like to see a place for seniors and other residents to rest while visiting the area. She hopes to see the bench placed either in front of Wheatley’s Royal Bank along Talbot Street East or within close proximity to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 along Erie Street North. Presently, Iverson is waiting to hear what style of bench will be selected before it is installed. Plans include attaching a plaque to the bench with a message of thanks inscribed to supporters from RBC Wheatley and Ives Insurance.

Currently, Iverson is attending her first of two years at St. Clair College in Windsor for Community Justice Services.

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Seeking applicants to the Canada 150 Grant Program The WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) is accepting applications to the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th — a national grant program being administered through local community foundations across Canada to commemorate Canada’s Confederation in partnership with the Government of Canada, Community Foundations of Canada, and extraordinary leaders from coast to coast to coast.

The WECF granted $100,000 to nine local organizations in November through this fund and is now seeking more community organizations to apply by March 24 to take advantage of this unique and once-in-a-lifetime grant opportunity.

The fund provides thousands of small grants to community organizations across the country to activate local action and new relationships that will build vibrant communities for future generations. The fund is available to communities from coast to coast to coast, with the broadest possible engagement of all Canadians including indigenous peoples, youth, ethno-culturally diverse groups, and official language minority groups.

“Canada’s 150th is an historic moment with the power to strengthen our communities and our connection to one another,” said Ian Bird, President of Community Foundations of Canada. “Through the leadership of participating community foundations, the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th has sparked thousands of initiatives and activities that bring out the best that Canada has to offer.”

“The fund encourages all Canadians to contribute to their communities in a way that fosters a greater sense of belonging, inclusion, and reconciliation as we look to 2017 as a catalyst for community development in the years ahead,” added Bird.

Interested community organizations are encouraged to visit the WECF’s website to access the application www. wecf.ca About the WECF: The WindsorEssex Community Foundation is a perpetual community trust for philanthropic purposes. It exists to manage donors’ legacy funds and make grants to support local community programs. Through grant making activities, the WECF is able to establish partnerships to assist a broad range of community organizations.

Winners of Gore Hill Public School’s Crazy Hair Day were, front row, left to right: Emily Paquette, Brandy Ribble, Sophia Bedford, Shante Szatori. Back row: Raelyn Derbyshire, Kendyll Kines, Serenity Schroeder, Caden Coppola, Macie Antunes.

Crazy Hair Day at Gore Hill P.S. During the week preceding March Break, Gore Hill Public School’s Principal’s Council organized three different challenges for the classes to complete. The week culminated with a Crazy Hair Day where students donned their most original hairdo.

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By Bryan Jessop It may have been March Break for most elementary and high school students in the province, but the OPP wasn’t offering any ‘breaks’ to drivers using cell phones.

From March 13 to March 19, Ontario Provincial Police detachments across the province conducted annual safety blitzes with distracted driving as the primary focus. The Distracted Driving Campaign served as both a crackdown on motorists ignoring Ontario’s cell phone laws as well as an effort to spread awareness on the perils often involved with using devices while operating cars or trucks on public roads and highways.

In Essex County, OPP Traffic Management Unit officers kept a close lookout for driving cell phone users on several roads and highways including but not limited to Highway 3, Highway 77 and Highway 401. While police kept their ticket books handy for distracted drivers focusing too intently on food, books, magazines and hygiene routines, cell phone use continued to serve as their primary focus.

“I’ve seen drivers with a book or map in one hand while barely even looking at the road,” explained Essex County OPP Constable Jeremy Kulwartian during a patrol on the streets and highways of the Tecumseh region. “I’ve seen peo“It doesn’t matter ple applying makeif it’s a back road or up, using the (rear the 401 — it’s happenview) mirror. It’s ing everywhere. City or anything causing you county, wherever there’s to look away from traffic, we’re finding the road. Cell phones people on their cell are the biggest probphones.” lem, though. We’re — OPP Constable seeing drivers using Jeremy Kulwartian them everywhere.”

Both Kulwartian and Essex County OPP media officer Jim Root explained that younger drivers preoccupied with texting and talking on their phones are issues of concern, but also pointed out that older drivers are also frequently found to be offenders of the same distracted driving habits.

Essex County OPP Constable Jeremy Kulwartian talks to the driver of a vehicle pulled over for distracted driving Thursday, March 16. The annual Distracted Driving Campaign ran from March 13 to 19 and was conducted by OPP detachments across the province.

“It’s everyone from new drivers to people in their 50s, 60s and 70s,” Kulwartian explained. “This morning (Thursday, March 16), I pulled over an older gentleman who said he had to call his wife because she just had surgery. It can be anybody.”

First-time offenders ticketed for distracting driving in Ontario receive fines of $400 plus a $90 surcharge and court fees while having three demerit points applied to their driver’s licenses. Those who receive a summons or unsuccessfully challenge their ticket in court can be fined an amount of up to $1,000. Prior to Sept. 1 of 2015, the standard fine was $280. Kulwartian has heard several excuses from drivers after they’ve been stopped for distracted driving — none of which he or other OPP officers have accepted as legitimate.

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because they’re running late for something… any excuse you can think of,” he said. “Some are apologetic, some get angry. We hear a lot say that they don’t usually do this.”

Ontario’s distracted driving laws and fines were originally introduced in 2009, although Root pointed out that the widespread use of cell phones on provincial roads doesn’t appear to be diminishing. For each year from 2013 to 2016, distracted driving led what the OPP describes as “The Big Four” in contributing to fatal automotive collisions. Last year, 65 deaths in OPP-investigated crashes were attributed to inattentive drivers compared to 55 that were speed related, 53 resulting from the failure to properly use seat belts and 45 that were alcohol-related.

Kulwartian pointed out that distracted driving has caused incidents ranging from vehicles being rear ended to headon collisions and single-vehicle crashes where drivers have over corrected after realizing they’ve drifted out of their own lanes. When cell phone use is suspected in cases where collisions have caused fatalities, warrants are often issued to obtain usage records from service providers. Since 2009, distracted driving related deaths have exceeded those attributed to speed and alcohol on OPP-patrolled roads every year except 2012.

“It’s terrible that people don’t see the importance of concentrating on their driving,” said Root. “The numbers are actually going up. People can’t seem to put them (their cell phones) down. The need to be connected is like an addiction.”

Kulwartian noted that Essex County doesn’t appear to have a specific region where distracted driving is more prevalent than in others. He explained that more tickets are issued in Windsor because of the higher concentration of traffic, but there is no specific community where inattentive driving is worse on a per capita basis.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s a back road or the 401 — it’s happening everywhere,” he said. “City or county, wherever there’s traffic, we’re finding people on their cell phones.”

Making matters worse, Kulwartian explained that drivers are occasionally found committing multiple Big Four infractions simultaneously.

“I’ve stopped people speeding while on their cells with no seat belts,” he said. “I pulled someone over for doing 180 (km/hr) on the 401 while they were on their cell. There were five people in the car, including an eight-year-old sitting on someone’s lap.”

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OPP launch distracted driving campaign (Contnued from page 10) phones and similar devices is not permitted at red traffic lights or stop signs. Such electronic devices are allowed while drivers are sitting in lines at restaurant drive through areas and once they’ve pulled over onto the shoulder of the roads they’re driving on, provided they’ve moved over far enough to be safe from moving traffic.

“What we’re trying to accomplish isn’t just about handing out tickets,” Kulwartian said. “It’s about awareness. Sometimes we get drivers — some out of towners — who say they don’t know about the law, but ignorance is not an excuse.”

Headsets, Bluetooth devices and dashboard-applied mounts are permitted for use in a moving vehicle, as are GPS devices — as long as they allow for hands-free usage and do not compromise the driver’s ability to concentrate on his or her surroundings.

“Bluetooth systems are allowed, but even with just talking, there’s some distraction,” said Root. “No distractions at all are what’s best if you’re driving.”

For more information on the guidelines describing what practices are permissible and prohibited, visit the website page http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/ distracted-driving-faq.shtml#penalties.

The Essex County OPP issued several tickets during last week’s Distracted Driving Campaign, although precise statistics were not available by press deadline.

“We’ve got a great traffic unit,” Root said. “They love doing their jobs and they’re very dedicated to making Essex County roads safer.”

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“There are a number of farmers who have expressed interest in learning more about cover crops,” said Michael Dick, the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s Agricultural Technician and Secretary of the Essex County Soil and Crop Improvement Association. “Cover crops are emerging as an important best management practice to keep fertilizer on the fields, enhance crop yields and protect water quality.”

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Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources. Register for an upcoming workshop (space is limited) or more information can contact t Renee Daudlin-Iacobelli at 519322-1443 ext. 3100 or rdaudlin@insightadvantage.ca LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, April 5, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New Donors and Walk Ins Welcome! To book an appointment, please contact us at 1-888-236-6283 / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App RUMMAGE SALE, Leamington United Church, 9 John St., on Friday, April 21 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 22 from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.

ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING Saturday, April 22, 9:00 a.m., at Orchard View Golf Course,1357 County Rd. 34, Ruthven. Come out and learn about these amazing birds. Everyone is welcome. Info: Paul 519-738-3476.

South Shore Health Centre offers WEEKLY FREE RECOVERY PROGRAMS, 15 John St. (upstairs), Leamington: Yoga for Recovery on Monday at 5:00 p.m. with Melodie Queenen; Westover Recovery Support Group on Monday at 6:30 p.m.; SMART Recovery on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; Family & Friends on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

SOUTHWEST OUTDOORS CLUB MEETS the second Tuesday of every month (except August) in the upstairs hall of the Wheatley Legion starting at 7:00 p.m.

DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAVE PARKINSON'S? Parkinson's Support Group meets every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon at Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Facilitators: Bob Prince and Laurie Stone. Note: Individuals are encouraged to call 1-888-851-7376 before attending their first meeting.

Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre, 33 Princess St. in Leamington, is LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS who are interested in supporting young children Monday mornings and afternoons, 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon or 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Dodie Wilson 519-253-8481 ext. 226.

VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED. Are you a retired teacher or just enjoy working with youth? The On Track to Success Program is looking for volunteers to support high school students in Leamington with learning. Tutoring sessions are Monday to Thursday after school and in the evenings. Orientation and training provided. For more info contact Liam GIles-Hayes 519-258-0000 ext. 1181 or lgileshayes@weareunited.com VOLUNTEERS ARE NEED FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS WINDSOR-ESSEX from the Leamington and Kingsville area. If you believe that you can make a difference in a child’s life and can commit to a minimum of one year, for a few hours a week, check out the website and online orientation at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca.

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.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Dale's Friday Coffee House, April 28 Karen Morand & Gina Horswood in Concert, April 22 Red Dirt Skinners in Concert, May 5 Follow The Bank Theatre on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter @BankTheatre www.facebook.com/TheBankTheatre Email: banktheatre@gmail.com Website: www.banktheatre.com

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OBITUARY

OBITUARY

Edna Hillman

Dina Latino

Edna Hillman (nee Heil), 88 years, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Erie Shores Hospice.

Beloved wife of the late Lawrence “Baldy” (2016).

Loving mother of David and his wife Bonnie, Dennis and his wife Janis. Adored grandmother of Derek, Craig (Jessica), Erica Grainger (Jason), Kirk (Krystle), Krista, (Neil Eastmond), and proud great-grandmother of Caitlyn, Lauren, Liam, Graeme and Nayla. Dear sister of Norma Wright (late Al), sisters-in law Ruth Girardin and Donna Heil.

Predeceased by siblings Ken Girardin, Dorothy Cavanaugh (late Malen), Ben Heil (late Mildred), Earl Heil (late Ad), Jim Heil, Glen Heil, Helen Bacon (late Henry). Adored aunt to numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

Edna was a longtime member of Hillman United Church as well as a Peachland Rebekah Lodge member for over 70 years.

As per Edna’s request, cremation has taken place.

Memorial visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service to celebrate Edna’s life at 11 a.m.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Hillman United Church or Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington.

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

Dina Latino, 94 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Beloved wife for 70 years to the late Giovanni (2014).

Dear mother of Antonietta Del Ciancio (Tony), Chiara Grossi (the late Joe). Loving Nonna of Lisa and Cary Malott, Joe and Carrie Grossi, and Great-Nonna of Spencer, Morgan, Bianca and Matteo. Dear sister of the late Venerina Paglione (the late Domenico). Dear sister-in-law of Antonio and Maria Latino, Giuseppe and Maria Latino. Predeceased by sisters-in-law Dina and Vincenza Latino, Yolanda and Alessandro Masciullo, Venerina and Vespaziano Di Tiello, Ernesta Latino, and brothers-in-law Ambrozio and Cloridea Latino, Tomaso and Rina Latino. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Monday, March 20, 2017 at St. Michael’s Church, 21 Elliott Street, Leamington from 9 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m.

Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. Michael’s Church Building Fund or Erie Shores Hospice.

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

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

OBITUARY May Cowan-Eede May Cowan-Eede (nee Crawford) passed away peacefully, in her 97th year, on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Franklin Gardens Long Term Care.

May was the beloved wife of the late Andrew Frederick Cowan (19401986) and the late William Eede (1990-2000). May is survived by her four sons and only daughter, Tom Cowan (Joanne), Larry Cowan (Marjorie), all of Mt. Brydges; Robert Cowan (Ruby), Kingsville; Dale Cowan (Karon), Embro; Nancy Kettle (Larry), Leamington. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, Chad and Julie (Samantha and Sydney), Cori and Paul (Molly and Katie), Chris and Heather (McKenna and Easton), Kyle and Martha (Audrey), Ryan and Melissa (Ethan and Reese), Renata and Ryan (Cooper and Dawson), Julia and Eric (Isabella), Lisa and Adam, Jeremy, Matt and Holly (Brinley and Harper). May was predeceased by her sister Jean Balkwill (2012).

May’s family would like to thank the staff at Franklin Gardens for their exceptional care over the past 10 years.

Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

If you wish to donate in May’s memory, the family has asked that donations be made to the Franklin Gardens Long Term Care Residence or to a charity of your choice.

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

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Staff of Ecole St-Michel in Leamington paid a special visit to Queen’s Park in Toronto Monday, Feb. 27 for a recognition ceremony lauding the school’s involvement in a humanitarian project with a Bearskin Lake community school in the autumn of last year. From left to right are Grade 3 teacher Alison Ryan, Grade 2 teacher Micheline Nouhra, Aboriginal Education Lead for CSC Providence Monique Castonguay, Kashechewan Reserve Chief Leo Friday, Danny Beaton and St-Michel principal Richard Szwed meeting during the ceremony.

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The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (second from left), met with both staff and representatives of Leamington’s Ecole St-Michel and the Bearskin Lake school in northern Ontario that received humanitarian aid from the local school through a project in the autumn of last year. The special recognition ceremony was held in Queen’s Park Monday, Feb. 27. (Submitted photos)

Wheatley Br. 324 Legion news

By Jan Watson A great turnout of 19 players shot Fun Darts on March 10. Rosemary Duquette, Julie Reid and Jim McClellan led with 5 wins.

Competition was keen as there was a three-way tie with 4 wins for Debbie Ouellette, Gord Crook and Arnold Seili – Patricia Suy, Doug Seili and Steve Acott – Carol Balestrieri, Nicole Clements, Todd Shaw and Richard Howe.

Mary Robinson, Bonnie Evoy and Steve Clements won 3 games. Debbie Seili, Larry Evoy and Allen Bedford kicked the skunk in the butt with one win. Ladies doubling out were Rosemary, Debbie O., and Patricia.

Join the Fun Darts players on Friday evenings.

Play starts at 7:30 p.m.

There was a great crowd on hand at the Meat Draws that were run by Gerry Soulliere on March 11.

Lindsey Stull and Vicky Liddle were two-time winners. The other winners were Terry Stevenson, Marcel Chittle, Carol Balestrieri, birthday boy Roger Lamb, Joyce Epplett and Norma Dunmore. Bill Sutherland won the 50/50 draw.

Everyone is welcome at the Meat Draws on Saturday afternoons. Draws are from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Two mixed dart teams played in the Zone Tournament held in Essex on March 11. The team of Michelle Thompson, John Balkwill, Patricia Suy and Jim McClellan won the tournament and will compete in the District tournament being held in Port Stanley in April. Their win will bring this tournament back to Wheatley Branch next year.

Coming up… Good Friday April 14 – Fish Fry… Saturday April 15 – Pickle Mixed Dart Tournament in memory of Rick Pickle – a sign-up sheet is on the sports bulletin board…

May 5 – Annual Tom and Annie Howe Memorial Dart Tournament.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

STEM Camp pitches to producers of Dragon’s Den STEM Camp is a not for profit summer camp that has taken Ontario by storm over the last five years. Starting in 2013 with two locations, STEM Camp has expanded each year to Other sizes available upon request. E-mail, call or drop off your announcement by across the province this coming summer, anticipating 9,000 campers will reach 48 locations attend its camp. Its mission is to help inspire children in the areas of science, technology, Friday at 5 pm. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON engineering and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on, fun activities.

Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA MASTERCARD STEM&Camp will take place this summer at Leamington United Church for the first time locally.

The Dragon’s Den audition took place in Kitchener March 9. “The pitch went well. We tried to impress upon them that, even though there isn’t a real business opportunity for the Dragon’s since we are a not for profit, STEM Camp could use their help in expanding to even more locations across Canada. When kids get excited about STEM - everybody wins,” said CEO and founder Kevin Cougler.

To find out more about STEM Camp visit www.stemcamp.ca

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Congratulations to the Carders, Margo & Robert, on their Emerald Wedding Anniversary next week March 31, 2017.

Love, The Pixie Chicks

Remembering a most loving, gentle, humorous man. A husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all, who was one in a million.

Dear Paul, our lives go on without you, but nothing is the same. Living without you is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us all. Your heart was so kind and true, and when we needed someone we could always count on you. Our special years will not return. But with love in our hearts, you walk with us forever.

Love always, your family.

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Life has not been the same without you, Kylee.

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We miss you dad.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

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March is Easter Seals Month: kids with physical disabilities are unstoppABLE! March is Easter Seals Month – the beginning of Easter Seals Ontario’s annual fundraising and awareness campaign for kids with physical disabilities. The goal is to increase awareness surrounding the ongoing challenges and needs kids with physical disabilities experience while raising much-needed funds to support the organization’s programs and services.

“Kids with physical disabilities are unstoppABLE,” says Kevin Collins, President and CEO, Easter Seals Ontario. “They simply require essential and often expensive mobility equipment and communication devices to achieve their goals. For example, a power wheelchair alone can cost $32,000, far exceeding the budgets of most families. Without this piece of equipment kids with physical disabilities cannot reach for their dreams, but as soon as they have it, the sky’s the limit.”

Through Easter Seals’ financial assistance program, families are able to acquire the equipment they need so they can be mobile and achieve greater independence.

“Having the right equipment is literally life-changing for a child with a physical disability. It gives them the opportunity to access society so they can pursue their dreams and be all they can be,” added Collins.

In addition to events taking place throughout March, province-wide fundraising efforts include: The annual Easter Seals direct mail campaign containing the traditional Easter “seals” will arrive in homes across the province during the first two weeks of March. This annual campaign continues to be one of the organization’s largest fundraising initiatives.

Between March 24 and April 16, the Easter Seals Paper Egg Campaign takes place in retailers across Ontario. Shoppers will be invited to purchase a Paper Egg for $2, which will be displayed in-store for the duration of the campaign.

The annual Easter Seals Telethon will air locally on Sunday, April 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Windsor-Essex.

For more information visit EasterSealsTelethon.org Celebrating its 95th year, Easter Seals has played an important role in providing support for children and youth with physical disabilities from all ethnic and religious backgrounds. Thanks to its generous donors, Easter Seals continues to offer programs that allow kids to focus on what they can do rather than on their limitations. Easter Seals helps by providing financial assistance for mobility equipment, communication devices and fully accessible summer camp opportunities at its two properties, Camp Merrywood and Camp Woodeden. Easter Seals relies solely on the generosity of donations from the public to be able to offer its programs and services.

East Mersea students learn about municipal government from Leamington’s Mayor Paterson Leamington Mayor John Paterson paid a visit to the East Mersea Public School Grade 5 class of Mr. Forman earlier this month, sharing some of his council experiences with the students. Paterson described some of his responsibilities as mayor and explained in part how the municipality operates on a day-to-day basis in addition to fielding questions from the 20-plus students of the classroom. (Submitted photo)

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Earth Hour is this Saturday; turn your lights off Earth Hour is a worldwide movement for the planet organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The event is held annually and encourages individuals, communities, households and

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Leamington to host national women’s hockey team practices

By Bryan Jessop The Canadian women’s national hockey team will be making a five-day pit stop in Leamington before heading off to compete in their next international competition.

With the 2017 IIHF Women’s World Championships to take place in Plymouth, Mich., Hockey Canada announced the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex as the host site for the Canadian team’s pre-tournament practice schedule. The team’s full 23-player roster will converge at the LKRC for four practices and two scrimmages at Unico Arena before heading off to Plymouth for their first game of the World Championships.

Canada’s lineup for both the Leamington practice schedule and the annual tournament will include Ruthven’s Megan Agosta, a former Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School student. Although precise times have not yet been arranged, Hockey Canada expects that Canadian players will make meet-andgreet appearances either prior to and/ or following on-ice sessions in Leamington.

The national team’s schedule at Unico Arena has been arranged as follows:

Team Canada gold medalist of Turin, Vancouver and Sochi, Meghan Agosta — a former Cardinal Carter student — talks about her experiences during the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Russia before a gymnasium full of Cougars students Friday, April 11, 2014.

Agosta and the rest of the Canadian women’s national hockey team will be visiting Leamington at Unico Arena for practices and scrimmage games in preparation of this year’s IIHF Women’s Hockey Championships in Plymouth, Mich.

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• Friday, March 24 — 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. practice, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. practice; • Saturday, March 25 — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. practice; • Sunday, March 26 — 3:30 p.m. game vs. opponent to be determined; • Tuesday, March 28 — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. practice, 7:30 p.m. game vs. opponent to be determined.

“Typically, they’re very involved with anyone who’s around for that sort of thing,” explained Hockey Canada media relations coordinator Morgan Bell. “They like to stop and chat, answer questions and take photos. They love seeing the fans there, especially the young ones.”

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easier than in larger cities. Smaller towns, she noted, have also proven more favourable for team-building activities between practices.

Scrimmage games such as the two scheduled in Leamington are most often played against a random collection of local players — usually of midget ages — although such arrangements have not yet been conMeghan Agosta firmed for the Unico schedule. For instances where head-to-head contests against local players cannot be accommodated, the national team will play intersquad matches.

Tentatively, Team Canada’s tournament schedule is slotted to begin Friday, March 31 with a preliminary game against the hosting United States. The Americans remain a question mark amongst participating countries, as the team is presently taking a stance to opt out based on disagreements with USA Hockey relating to financial compensation for players.

A media conference is scheduled for Wednesday, March 22 to bring the public up to date on the situation.

“As of now (Friday, March 17), the U.S. won’t play,” said Bell. “It’s something that everybody’s taking one day at a time.”

Of the players on Canada’s roster for Leamington and Plymouth, 16 were silver medalists with the 2016 IIHF squad and 13 were on the team that won gold at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Agosta represented Team Canada on both occasions.

More information on Team Canada’s program can be found at www.HockeyCanada.ca or by following the team on Facebook or Twitter.

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Coyotes ‘state’ their case

I honestly can’t explain why, but I seem to have a memory for some particularly unmemorable things.

Leafing through the comics many, many years ago, I stumbled across a single-caption Family Circus cartoon with one of the kids trying to drag the mother into a toy store. While doing so, the child tried explaining to the mother that she need not worry. It wouldn’t cost her anything — she’d just have to write a cheque.

Not exactly a Gary Larson-esque gutbuster, although I’m sure it triggered a chuckle or two over how naive children can be when it comes to the inner workings of finance. What’s far more amusing (at least in my opinion), is how the National Hockey League and owners of the Coyotes seem to believe the state of Arizona is just as gullible. Not too long ago, Ice Arizona (the so-called owners of the Coyotes), with the support of senator Bob Worsley, pulled an interesting proposal out of their sleeve. Known as Bill SB 1149, it would, if passed, create a special ‘tax district’ that would direct tax dollars toward the funding of a new arena.

Whomever the new sucker — umm, I mean city — is that agrees to build/own the arena would only be on the hook for $55 million… what a bargain! No need to pluck any cash from current reserves… just a chunk from future tax revenues! Who’ll notice the difference? The Coyotes would chip in with $170 million and the $170 million remainder would be funded through ‘bond sales’ (state funds). So taxpayers “only” front about 57 per cent of the cost. Well, at least until SB 1149 compensates the Coyotes for their $170 million through money extracted from Joe Public’s pockets… then it’ll be 100 per cent.

The first problem — the Coyotes clearly don’t have $170 million lying around. They don’t appear capable of paying the team the legislated cap floor and they have yet to pay off the $85 million interest-free loan from the NHL. The second problem — Arizona State University bailed on the partnership to try building this new barn in Tempe. The third problem — even if SB 1149 passes (it’s not looking good, by the way), nobody seems eager to offer a pile of dirt to host this new $395 million rink.

Why? For one, every city in the state appears to have learned from Glendale’s mistakes.

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Anyway, it looks like SB 1149 is going to be terminated before the senate even puts it to a vote. In a move of desperation, NHL commissioner Gary The Weasel Bettman has issued a letter to the state of Arizona stating that Gila River Arena in Glendale will NOT suffice and that if a new arena isn’t built, the team will be moving elsewhere. The league successfully pulled this stunt with Glendale not too long ago, but it doesn’t look as though those at the next level up are going to fall for it.

Bettman, no doubt, feels as though he’s trapped between a rock and a hard place. The only city right now that appears ready to take on a relocated franchise is in the country Bettman hates more than any other place on Earth… Canada. Worse yet, it’s a small market (Quebec City) where most people don’t even speak English. Personally, I think that even Bettman realizes there might not be any other choice. He’s already trying to instigate a sort of ‘one in, one out’ damage control strategy. Very recently, The Weasel publicly declared that the Calgary Flames need a new arena (sorry, can’t help but think he’s laying the foundation for an excuse to relocate the Flames further south). With Alberta on its heels in the wake of the slumping oil industry, there’s virtually no appetite there for a taxpayer-funded arena.

Based on a report submitted less than a year ago, the proposed new arena (CalgaryNEXT) would cost the public $1.2 billion of the estimated $1.8 billion price tag. That idea has since become Plan B. Yes, the Saddledome will be the league’s oldest building once the Wings’ new home opens its doors (not including the newly renovated Madison Square Garden), but it’s also one of it’s biggest income generators. When the ‘Dome becomes unprofitable, sure.

When Alberta’s not trying to fend off it’s own recession, sure.

Hey Gary, how’s the arena situation going for the Islanders? How about the new barn that Seattle needs before you can put a team there? How goes the hunt for a new city of suckers in Arizona? How are things going with the Hurricanes? What’ll happen when the lease expires for the Panthers? Seeing as how the Flames are one of the teams that props up the floundering southern markets through profit sharing, The Weasel should probably keep his mouth shut until Calgary is good and ready to flip the bill for a new billionaire toy.

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New race series to start this summer

By Bryan Jessop When it comes to promoting physical fitness, a local greenhouse grower has decided that it’s time to start kidding around.

Pure Flavor of Leamington will introduce the first-ever Pure Kids Triathlon Series, a four-part system of races to take place from early June to late July of this year. The four triathlon events are being dispersed throughout Essex County, starting with Leamington Pure Kids on Saturday, June 10 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

Like the following three triathlons, the Leamington Pure Kids is available to youths ages three to 13. Participants will be divided into age categories starting at five and under and moving up to six- and seven-year-olds, eight- and “We’ve always nine-year-olds, 10- and 11-year-olds and 12- and been doing stuff 13-year-olds. Swimming, like this for adults, cycling and running disso we thought it was tances increase accordtime to do something ingly from the youngest for the kids.” group up through the older divisions. Cycling and — Dave Campbell running segments for the younger classes will be routed through the LKRC’s parking lot while older groups will have one lane sectioned off for their use along roads surrounding the facility. A schedule is available for viewing on www.tomatoman.org.

From there, the following three races are being scheduled as follows: • Sunday, June 25 — Atlas Tube Centre Kids, Lakeshore; • Sunday, July 9 — Windsor Kids, WFCU Centre; • Saturday, July 29 — Tecumseh Kids, Lacasse Park.

Details on the second through fourth triathlons can be found at www.tecumsehtriathlon.com. Proceeds from each of the four events will be directed towards Hospice in Essex County.

The Leamington race on June 10 is being organized by a committee led by local fitness and triathlon enthusiast Dave Campbell while John McKibbon is overseeing the other three. Campbell was approached with the idea of a series strictly for kids by Pure Flavor’s Jeff and Jamie Moracci and was instantly enthusiastic about the idea.

“We’ve always been doing stuff like this for adults, so we thought it was time to do something for the kids,” Campbell noted. “It’s great that Pure Flavor took the time to come forward with this. The goal here is to encourage kids to get into fitness. Hopefully, we can get more people involved in triathlons.”

As a means of encouraging kids to make a habit of exercise and healthy living, Pure Flavor will offer a free wristmounted fitness tracker to each youth who participates in all four races. Entries for each of the Leamington, Lakeshore, Windsor and Tecusmeh events will also have their names

Ten-year-old Aidan Brown of Leamington dashes toward the finish line in the 5 km run category during the 2016 Southern Footprints fundraiser at Point Pelee National Park. This year, Pure Flavor is presenting a four-event race program for youths three to 13 years of age dubbed the Pure Kids Triathlon Series.

Youths who participate in all four events will receive a free fitness tracker and be entered to win a $500 voucher for a new bicycle.

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entered into a draw for a $500 voucher towards a new bicycle from Bicycle World in Windsor.

“It should help every race. I think it’s a great idea,” Campbell said.

Campbell hopes to see a minimum of between 60 and 75 youths enter all four races of the series. The distribution of shirts, medals and other racer items will vary from race to race, although Campbell explained that none of the four events will focus strictly on experience, speed or skill.

“Awards aren’t being based on who finishes first, second or third,” he stated. “It’s based on participation.”

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Significant erosion took place to Hillman’s east beach during a storm event in June 2015.

“The sand is from a dredging project at Wheatley Harbour, which holds the sand that would naturally travel to Hillman and eventually Point Pelee National Park,” said Richard Wyma, General Manager, Essex Region Conservation Authority. “By placing this sand at Hillman Marsh, we are keeping it in the system and where it belongs.”

“Council would like to extend our thanks to ERCA for their continued efforts in restoring the Hillman beach areas with the sand dredged from Wheatley Harbour,” noted Leamington mayor John Paterson. “We believe that these steps taken to protect the natural habitat of Hillman Marsh, as well as the residential and agricultural lands in Southeast Leamington, benefit not only local use but allows for possible growth in tourism to the area as well.”

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This year the Leamington Rotary Club has supported community-based suicide prevention strategies by providing funding for five community safeTALK™ training sessions. Four have already taken place, and the fifth session is Wednesday, March 29 from 9 a.m.-12 noon, 6 Mill St. W., Leamington. There is no fee to attend; funding is provided by the Rotary Club of Leamington.

Rotarian and safeTALK™ facilitator Renee Daudlin-Iacobelli provided background on the idea for the project. According to Daudlin-Iacobelli, the primary goal of the project is to create a suicide safe community in the Leamington and surrounding areas by raising suicide awareness and increasing community alertness to the dangers of suicide.

Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting, harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities. Suicide is one of the top ten causes of death in Canada. Among those aged 15 to 24, it is the second leading cause of death next to accidents. According to the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, there were 207 reported suicides in Windsor Essex between 2007-2011.

Improved suicide prevention requires commitment from all Canadians. By offering safeTALK™ workshops to the community, the Rotary Club of Leamington is taking steps to reduce the suicide rate and minimize the harmful consequences of suicidal behaviour within the community. safeTALK™ is a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting them with lifesaving intervention resources.

Those interested in registering for the March 29 workshop or who are looking for additional information can contact Renee Daudlin-Iacobelli at either 519-322-1443 ext. 3100 or rdaudlin@insightadvantage.ca

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Southwest Outdoors Club selects new executive at annual meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Southwest Outdoors Club was held at the Wheatley Legion in February.

The 2017-2018 Executive will be as follows: President - Dan Reive; Vice-President - Dennis Reive; Treasurer - Sheilah Marans; Secretary/Newsletter Editor - Ken Koehler; Membership Chairman - Leo Wybenga; Directors - Jack Szorvas, Rob Dietrich, Dale Wiper, Dean Ware, Larry McDonald, Peter Wood, Gerry Harvieux.

Jack Szorvas was elected the 2016 Member of the Year, joining previous winners Ken Koehler, Deb McCormick, Larry McDonald and Gerry Harvieux.

SWOC’s 2016 highlights include: • Annual Big Buck & Sportsmen’s Show that brings almost 2000 outdoors people together to celebrate outdoor hunting, fishing, and trapping heritage. This has become the largest Ontario show of its type outside of the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show.

• Annual Kids Fishing Derby during Ontario Family Fishing week in July. This is a free event for 200+ kids and their family members. A free lunch, and prizes for every participant are provided as well as fishing gear and bait if needed. Free bicycle draws are also held.

• Big Boyz Fishing Tournament where over 600 anglers participate during the 10-day tournament. The event is a major fundraiser for the Wheatley Harbour Authority, and a significant part of Wheatley’s annual Fish Festival.

• Partnered with Safari Club International to implement the National Archery in Schools Program at East Mersea Public School.

• Support of the Gosfield North Sportsman Club and other Essex County outdoors clubs to put on the annual Essex County Youth Pheasant hunt. This event provides up to 29 area boys and girls the opportunity to learn about upland game hunting and hunting over pointing dogs.

• Financial support for the 2016 National 3D Archery Championships held in Windsor.

• Support for the Chatham-Kent Children’s Water Festival on an annual basis with the club’s tent and volunteers.

• Financial assistance to Greg Balchs’ Community Education Trapping Workshops held throughout southern Ontario.

• Purchase and release of rainbow trout at the Wheatley Harbour to enhance fishing opportunities in the area.

• Ongoing purchase of seed for the bird feeders located outside each room at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington.

• Facilitation of the Hunter Education and Possession Acquisition License Courses recently held in Wheatley.

At the present time, a committee of members is busily planning the 2017 Big Buck & Sportsmen’s Show which will be held at the Tilbury Arena on Saturday, April 22.

More information can be found at the club website www. swoc.ca The Southwest Outdoors Club is affiliated with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. New members are always welcome. Contact Membership Chairman Leo Wybenga at 519-965-2720 for more information.

The club meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except August) in the upstairs room of the Wheatley Legion starting at 7 p.m.

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Stanley Cup designated as national historic event On March 17 the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, announced the designation of the Stanley Cup as a national historic event with the unveiling of a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC) plaque. The Government of Canada is committed to connecting Canadians to the significant events that contributed to our country’s rich history and heritage.

The Stanley Cup is the oldest and most prestigious trophy in North American team sports and is considered a symbol of professional hockey supremacy. This highly coveted silver trophy has created numerous rivalries and led to countless exciting matches, serving up spectacular plays and showcasing the talents of the league’s star players. The cup’s great symbolic value has captured the collective imagination of hockey players and fans across North America for 125 years.

Initially known as the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, the Stanley Cup was donated by the Governor General of Canada, Lord Stanley of Preston, in 1892 as a prize for the winning amateur hockey team at the Dominion of Canada championship. As of 1927, it became the exclusive prize of the National Hockey League’s playoff champion.

Canada’s national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas enable Canadians to experience their rich history and heritage in a special way and play a big part in the celebration of Canada 150. As part of the centennial of national historic sites, Parks Canada invites Canadians to be inspired and captivated by the stories of the people and events that shaped the Canada of today.

“The Stanley Cup conveys many memorable moments in Canada’s hockey history,” said McKenna. “I am delighted that this symbol of hockey excellence, celebrating the National Hockey League’s greatest teams, players and rivalries, is now recognized as an event of national historic significance. This designation reflects the rich heritage of our nation and provides an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history.”

“The incomparable and pre-eminent Stanley Cup perfectly symbolizes the ultimate in success for our exceptional sport. Passed from player to player, from generation to generation, from community to community around the world, the Stanley Cup may well be the greatest gift in the history of sports,” said Gary Bettman, Commissioner, National Hockey League. “The National Hockey League truly is honored that Lord Stanley’s donation of our cherished

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• Created in 1919, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada advises the Minister of Environment and Climate Change regarding the national historic significance of places, people and events that have marked Canada’s history.

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Recommendations aim to control tiny plastics before they become a bigger issue Plastic pieces in Great Lakes have potential impact on human health and the environment

By Kevin Bunch, IJC Plastic items — from bags and bottles to clothing fibers — are finding their way into the Great Lakes and its tributaries, degrading into tiny pieces and potentially impacting the environment and human health. While the Canadian U.S. governments have taken steps to deal with some of these microplastics in the form of microbeads, the International Joint Commission (IJC) has made additional recommendations to get the problem under control before it becomes a bigger issue.

The recommendations stem from a 2016 IJC workshop held in Windsor and attended by 33 experts from both countries.

Coupled with public comments gathered in October and November, the IJC developed four major recommendations for Canadian and US officials to consider, starting with a binational plan to prevent the plastics from getting into the lakes in the first place. That plan should reflect on the three themes from the workshop: focusing on pollution prevention, education and outreach, and scientific research and monitoring.

There is no silver bullet that can keep plastics out of the Great Lakes, so the recommended binational plan should have multiple approaches and tools. The IJC has suggested that it include policy- and market-based instruments that use scientific research as a starting point, along with education and outreach to the broader public. A solid plan also would include measurable targets and goals to gauge progress, along with periodic reviews and the flexibility to make adjustments as needed. To make sure the plan is successful, the IJC also suggests that Canada and the United States engage with relevant organizations and industries as well as state, provincial, local, First Nation and tribal governments when putting an agreement together so it can lead to more “informed and innovative” solutions.

Those solutions will need a solid baseline. The recommendation for additional scientific research and monitoring is a necessity given that microplastics haven’t been studied as heavily in freshwater environments – and the Great Lakes more specifically – as they have in marine systems. For starters, there is no agreed upon, defined size for microplastics, though the IJC is recommending a widespread adoption of a particle less than five millimeters in size – the size defined by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Still, NOAA’s sampling methods don’t include particles smaller than 0.333 mm, and there is an outstanding need to develop

Microplastics, microfibers from clothes and plastic microbeads are potentially hazardous to ecosystems and human health across the globe. Photo Credit: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

methods to analyze sizes that small and standardize the analysis and sampling methods across the basin.

There also are gaps in scientific knowledge of the sources, abundance and distribution of microplastics in the Great Lakes, how they get transported into and around the Great Lakes (from pathways such as runoff, boats, wastewater), and details of how quickly different types of plastic degrade.

There also are questions on how microplastics could bioaccumulate in the food web and what sort of toxic impacts that can have on wildlife and human health. This information could help to develop new methods of manufacturing to reduce the amount of microplastics finding their way into the lakes, and new disposal and recycling processes to capture these plastics before they enter the water supply. It also could be helpful in researching alternatives to traditional plastics and what sort of impacts those have on the environment and human health.

Moreover, the IJC is recommending that the governments fund research to compare and analyze the most effective methods and policies to reduce and prevent plastics in the Great Lakes. A variety of programs from several organizations and governments already exist to try to manage and reduce plastics from entering water systems. Most notably, the Canadian Plastics Industry Association and American Chemistry Council are involved in national and international programs to contend with marine plastic pollution. Effective programs from throughout the globe could be compared and brought to bear on the Great Lakes region and its own microplastics battle.

The IJC suggests the governments look into the effectiveness of a mandatory extended producer responsibility pro-

gram, which would make producers either physically or financially responsible for products from the manufacturing stage through their end-of-life disposal. This can be done through incentives to design a product to reduce waste and improve its recovery, recyclability and reuse. As a side benefit, better product management also could help other forms of pollution throughout the region.

Outreach and education programs also may provide an effective avenue to deal with the problem. Better education on disposing and recycling plastic materials and the impacts of consumer choices can help people find ways to reduce their plastics usage and disposal. Understanding how microplastics can get into the environment through wastewater or stormwater also can be helpful as a way to keep trash out of areas that could lead to plastic to entering the water system.

Educational programs could start by adding microplastics to the environmental curriculum taught to children from kindergarten through high school. Shoreline cleanup programs such as Adopt-a- Microplastics and organic debris found in Beach and the the Milwaukee River in Wisconsin. Photo Great Cana- Credit: Austin Baldwin, USGS dian Shoreline Cleanup also could provide a critical avenue to spread this information throughout communities, and provide citizen science research, identifying and prioritizing waste prevention and strategies communities that might work elsewhere. The IJC hopes with its recommendations that people’s behaviors will change to help reduce the amount of plastic – and thus, microplastics – that enter the waters of the Great Lakes.

Kevin Bunch is a writer-communications specialist at the IJC’s US Section office in Washington, D.C.

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1954 Mercury convertible remembered Stan Vasotkos of Mississauga writes: “Hi Bill. In the early ’60s, I was a student at Ryerson Polytech (now Ryerson University), paying my way through college with two part-time jobs: selling encyclopedias by night and used cars on Saturday.

“The used car lot I worked at was in downtown Toronto near Bay and Davenport. The owner flooded the Saturday pages of the Toronto Star and Toronto Telegram with ads of exotic used cars which he never had. We were instructed to tell customers who came looking for these exceptional automobiles that they were either out on the road being tested, having their oil changed, or have been sold, BUT let me show you this exciting little model instead…

“I lived through many interesting experiences there, with customers putting their feet right through the floor panels when applying the brakes, or doors coming off their hinges when slammed shut too hard. Many of the cars were selling between $250 and $300.

“I remember one of my customers fell in love with this older Pontiac sedan, put $200 down and said he would be back next Saturday to pay the balance. He said he was going up to Honey Harbour with a friend to catch rattlesnakes and collect a $5 bounty from the Ontario Government for each rattlesnake tail which they were then paying to curb the overabundance of these poisonous snakes. Sure enough, he came back next Saturday with the balance and picked up his baby.

“One Saturday morning, I caught my first glimpse of this sleek, long, older beauty, a 1954 Mercury convertible which had just arrived on our lot that very same morning. I immediately drove it behind the building, put a red SOLD sign in the window and put the keys in my pocket because this goddess will now be all mine!

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County Bridge Results Leamington Half Century Centre, Mar. 13: North/South - 1st Roy Trowell and Ron Martin, 2nd Patricia Sanford and Joyce Moran, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote.

East/West - 1st Pauline Mikolash and Al Morrison, 2nd George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Arla Marquis and Mame Nicholson. Bridge games are each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Mar. 15: 1st Sandy Gammie and Joyce Gammie, 2nd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote, 3rd Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 4th Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

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snow white convertible top. I also installed two shiny new chrome spotlights and custom fender skirts to cover the rear wheels. Along with its rich cherry red interior, this beauty turned into a real gem.

“In the summer I used to drive it up to Wasaga Beach and had no problem attracting many young ladies who were more than eager to go cruising along the soft sandy beach some 8 miles long and you could then drive and park along the whole stretch.

“With the top down, a beautiful girl in the passenger seat beside me, her long shiny hair covered with a bright scarf blowing in the wind and sweet sounds of rock ’n’ roll with the likes of Elvis, Peggie Lee, Pat Boone, and the Platters coming from the old CHUM-AM radio station revive many wonderful memories from long ago.”

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Friday Retirees bowling The following are the high bowling scores for the Friday Retirees Bowling League at Empire Lanes for March 17.

Men Over 180: Armand DeCaluwe 182, 199; Joe Vertel 185; Jack Valade 195; Ozzie Wolf 180, 196; Maurice Cowan 193; Larry Hillman 225; Ernie Purr 203; Tys Schaafsma 206; Heinz Kosempel 213, 210, 180.

Women Over 150: Theresa DeCaluwe 191, 183; Betty Trepanier 156; Rosemary Purr 165; Rosemary Heisler 155, 181; Diane Sinclair 167, 179, 182; Patti Clifford 155, 152, 179.

High Handicap Game: Larry Hillman 298, C.K. Fear 280, Joe Vertel 269, Patti Clifford 260, Rosemary Purr 259, Theresa DeCaluwe 257.

High Handicap Series: C.K. Fear 764, Jim Armstrong 724, Ron Newstead and Jerry Popa 717, Diane Sinclair 738, Patti Clifford 729, Theresa DeCaluwe 718.

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Terms: cash, debit, Visa, MC, Personalized Cheque Day of sale.

(3% premium for Visa, MC) Lunch available.

For Info call James Braun, 313-590-3127 Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

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RESPONSIBILITIES: • Packing and grading of produce as directed by Line Leads • Maintain product quality standards that meet product specifications • Maintain a sanitized and organized department that meets all food safety requirements • Respect all other employees and work in a professional manner at all times projecting a good company image • Work in various positions at the required speed of service and with the desired sense of urgency • Other duties as assigned • Ability to work in the greenhouse as required • Excellent multi-tasking skills under pressure and manual dexterity • Ability to lift up 20 lb boxes • Flexibility to work extended hours, including Saturdays • Follow all policies and procedures as it relates to Human Resources, Health and Safety and Food Safety If you possess these attributes, please forward your resume to: hr@orangelinefarms.com

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WAGE AND HOURS: • 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays • Wage: 11.43/hour, seasonal, full time Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)

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GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.

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E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:30 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD NOTICES

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FLYERS AND VIPERS EVEN AT 2-2

BY BRYAN JESSOP

One goal scored 10 seconds into a power play and another scored 10 seconds into a penalty kill made the difference for the LaSalle Vipers in an effort to bounce back early in the semifinal series against the Leamington Flyers.

The Vipers came back after trailing twice to hang on for a 4-3 win in Game 2 of the Western Conference second-round tilt against their cross-county rivals Thursday, March 16, reducing the series to a best of five affair. Both teams had opportunities to add goals, but the Vipers were more effective offensively during scrambles in front of the opposition’s net.

Leamington wasted little time putting ink on the scoresheet in Game 2, starting with a Liam Hogan marker 18 seconds into the match. After linemate Blake Bain circled the Vipers’ net with an opposing defenseman in tow, he sent a pass out front to Hogan, who one-timed an ice-level shot past Eli Billing for the early lead. Josh Pope-Ferguson drew the second assist.

The home team’s forward attack kept up from there with a string of rushes into LaSalle territory. Zach Guilbeault and Scott Florence joined forces to make it 2-0 roughly four-and-a-half minutes after the opening goal, rushing the opposition’s net before the latter set up the former with a pass that was quickly snapped past Billing. Dallas Maurovic earned the second assist.

LaSalle cut the lead in half during the early stages of their first power play when Tyler Russell picked up the rebound from a Noah Hedrick save and buried the puck from the left side of the Flyers’ net. LaSalle’s offense started putting pressure on Leamington’s net late in the period, but had to settle for the one-goal deficit at the first buzzer. The Vipers established a 1413 shots on net advantage through the opening 20 minutes.

The offense cooled off for the Flyers over most of the second period, where the Vipers built a 12-6 shots advantage. The only goal between the first two buzzers was Russell’s second of the night on a low, short-side shot from the left of the Leamington crease.

Leamington took its second lead of the evening 1:18 into the third on a Brett Vorshuk goal. Billing made the initial save off a Pope-Ferguson shot, but couldn’t find the puck before Vorshuk zeroed in on it to snap it into the open left half of the mesh. Kade McKibbon set up Pope-Ferguson with a pass for the second assist.

Blake Bain circles the LaSalle net with Brendan Soto giving chase during the first period of Game 2 in the Western Conference semifinal series Thursday, March 16 at Highbury Canco Arena. Bain assisted on the game’s first goal, scored 18 seconds after the opening faceoff. The Vipers evened the series at 1-1 with a 4-3 win.

(Sun photo)

Liam MacDougall tied the game during the early stages of a Leamington power play, drifting outside the blueline to take a pass from Manny Silverio before sprinting down the ice for a breakaway chance. With a Flyers’ blueliner closing in, MacDougall put a fake on Hedrick before tucking the disc into the right side of the net. The game winner was a controversial one, where Silverio buried a shot as Hedrick was falling to the ice after being struck by a LaSalle forward. Leamington protested the goal, but to no avail.

bounces,” he noted. “It’s nice to have good teammates who keep feeding me the puck.”

The Flyers’ netminder was pulled for a sixth skater in the final 91 seconds, but the hosts couldn’t beat Billing a fourth time to force extra minutes. The Flyers were outshot 37-28 and were zero for three on the power play while the Vipers went one for two.

Leamington got even at home the next day with a 7-2 victory. Pope-Ferguson tied the game midway through the opening frame before Griffin Robinson gave the Flyers a 2-1 lead with 33 seconds left in the first. Robinson potted the game winner in the second, followed by the first insurance goal by Zach Guilbeault 20 seconds into the third stanza. The Vipers made it 4-2, but replies by Pope-Ferguson, Hogan and Robinson for the hat trick put the game away. With four assists, Bain took the team lead in playoff points. Connor Meyerink won in net by stopping 40 of 42 shots. Billing stopped 28 of 34. Leamington was zero for two on the man advantage while LaSalle went zero for three.

“We had our chances tonight, but there were too many turnovers,” explained Flyers coach Tony Piroski of the loss. “It’s another case where we’ve got to play a full 60 minutes. We had players with efforts that were on and off. In the playoffs, you can’t take any shifts off.”

“Tonight wasn’t our best game,” Bain added. “We’ve got to keep working hard and bury our chances.”

The Flyers caught their opponents off guard to start the series, posting a 5-2 victory in Game 1 Wednesday, March 15 in LaSalle. The Flyers outshot their hosts 3430, with Hedrick earning the win in goal. Leamington was one for three on the power play while the Vipers were denied on each of three chances.

Bain of the Flyers and LaSalle’s Dede Cato traded first period goals for a 1-1 tie after 20 minutes. Vorshuk and Bain put Leamington ahead 3-1 in the middle stanza.

Daniel Beaudoin brought the Vipers to within one early in the third, but Hogan replied with a power play tally just over two minutes later. Bain completed the hat trick with an empty netter as the clock ticked down to the final 26 seconds.

“That was one of our better games of the year,” said Piroski. “We played really well that night.”

On tallying four points in the first two games of the series, Bain offered most of the credit to his linemates.

Cale Phibbs of the Flyers releases a shot at the Vipers’ net before LaSalle’s Maddux Rychel can interfere.

(Sun photo)

“I just kept moving my feet and had a couple lucky

Bain struck first in Game 3 in LaSalle, but his team again lost hold of the lead to eventually fall 4-2. The Vipers buried the next two before Hogan tied the score early in the third. A power play goal stood as the game winner for the home team before a shorthanded empty netter wrapped up the scoring. LaSalle outshot Leamington 30-29 and went two for six on the power play compared to the Flyers’ zero for five.

Rest of the West The other Western Conference semifinal series began Thursday, March 16 with a 4-1 win for the Chatham Maroons over the London Nationals. Game 2 was played on Saturday, ending with a 7-2 win for the Nationals. The series reached 2-1 status favouring London with a 7-6 overtime win on Sunday, March 19.

SEMIFINAL PLAYOFF GAMES: Game 1: Leamington 5, LaSalle 2 Game 2: LaSalle 4, Leamington 3 Game 3: LaSalle 4, Leamington 2 Game 4: Leamington 7, LaSalle 2 Wed., Mar. 22 at LaSalle, 7 p.m.

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