By: Corey RobertsonFresh off being named the

Spitfires player of the week and the OHL’s defenceman of the month, Windsor Spitfires captain Ryan Ellis was hailed this past weekend in Tecumseh with a day in his honour.

Tecumseh BBQ on Manning Rd hosted the hour long meet and greet which brought out fans of all ages.

Brandon Leggett waited in line for half an hour with his father Steve to meet Ellis, and while the youngster admits Zack Kassian is his favourite Spitfire, he didn’t want to miss this opportunity. “I came because he’s Ryan Ellis,” exclaimed Leggett. Brandon’s father Steve Leggett was willing to stand in the line that stretched outside of the restaurant and around the corner. “I never had this sort of opportunity when I was kid,” said senior Leggett, “we’re here

because Brandon really wanted to meet Ryan Ellis.”

After insisting on staying as late as it took to make sure everyone got what they came for, Ellis was humbled by the reception. “A day like this is really special. Sure we get to promote the team, and fans

get to put a personality to the players, but, for me, meeting all these kids and seeing their smiles, it’s something I’ll never forget.”

Rob Gagnon, Public Relations Coordinator for the Spitfires, said the organization has developed a program to make sure they

can accommodate events like this. “Our fans and friends program allows us to get out and interact with the community in meaningful ways.” Gagnon said the organization attended over 200 events in each of the last two years. That’s a number he attributes directly to the

back to back Memorial Cup championships. “It’s really allowed us to connect with the community.” He said the other big events made possible by Fans and Friends include the Adopt a School and School Fitness programs.

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Tecumseh business broken intoBy: Justin Saunders

Tecumseh OPP officers are on the lookout for a suspect responsible for theft at Gilligan’s restaurant in Tecumseh on March 5.

Police have acquired surveillance video from the restaurant that shows the suspect sneaking in through a broken glass door around 3:45 a.m. and walking up to the key pad near the front entrance. After entering in a code to disable the alarm, he turned his attention to the liquor behind the bar, stealing three bottles that were stored under the sink. Once he had the bottles in hand, he left the building and didn’t come back. The incident

took less than one minute. Gilligan’s co-owner Tom Hebert

was woken up with a phone call that night about the theft, and said he was shocked but glad no one was hurt.

“It’s unfortunate, but we’re happy that none of our staff or our customers were there and no one was hurt,” said Hebert.

In the video, the suspect looks like he knows exactly where he’s going without hesitating, and knows the key code to turn off the alarm. OPP media liaison Janet Hayes says they’re not pointing fingers, but they want to know who it might be.

See Break In on pg. 7Video surveillance tape obtained by the Tribune shows the thief breaking into this Tecumseh business. Tecumseh Tribune

By: Justin SaundersIrek Kusmierczyk won

the Liberal nomination for the Windsor-Tecumseh riding just last week, but he’s already making his rounds with his constituents.

On March 10, 33 year-old Kusmierczyk beat out lawyer Mike Stipic to get the nod, and will face off against incumbent New Democrat Joe Comartin who has held the riding since 2000, in the

next federal election. Kusmierczyk says now is

the time for change.“We’ve had ineffective

federal leadership for 10 to 15 years in Windsor-Tecumseh,” said Kusmierczyk. “Voting NDP removes Windsor-Tecumseh from the federal decision table. We’re absent from talking about federal jobs and dollars.”

With his family

immigrating to Canada in 1983, Kusmierczyk was only five years old and a political refugee. His father, an electrical engineer, was a leader in the pro-democratic Solidarity movement which opposed the communist dictatorship in Poland. When his family came to Canada they had only $40 in their pockets, but they had freedom to start a new life. Eventually Kusmierczyk

would graduate from St. Joseph’s High School in Windsor, complete his undergraduate studies in Journalism at Carleton University in Ottawa and spent three years in

Europe while completing an MA at the London School of Economics. He completed another MA at the Jagiellonian University in European Politics before graduating last year with

a PhD in International Relations from Vanderbilt University.

Kusmierczyk attended the Ryan Ellis Day event at Tecumseh Barbecue on March 13, to get signatures from the public and get the ball rolling on his campaign. When asked about what has been wrong with the NDP and Comartin and why we need new leadership, Kusmierczyk compared it to hockey.

“Voting NDP is like Taylor Hall without a hockey stick,” said Kusmierczyk. “He can skate and be fast, but without a stick he can’t score. We have politicians in Ottawa, but we’re shutout of federal jobs and money. Voting NDP means we don’t have a voice.”

Having worked as an Atlantic Council of Canada Fellow at the Foreign Ministry in Poland, as well as finishing his PhD with a background on the examination of cross-border environmental cooperation between the United States and Canada local governments as well as the Great Lakes basin, Kusmierczyk wants his election platform to be simple.

“Our region needs to be a destination, not a departure station for skilled and other workers,” said Kusmierczyk. “We need to retool ourselves from an auto town to an ideas town.”

As far as education and innovation goes, Kusmierczyk says that there needs to be more attention to those fields.

“We need the federal government to invest in the innovation boom and education boom,” said Kusmierczyk. “People should attend post-secondary education based on their grades not money.”

With the March 22, federal budget announcement just around the corner and rumours that the election may take place on May 2, if the budget is voted down, Kusmierczyk is already campaigning and is looking forward to an election soon.

“I can’t wait to get started,” said Kusmierczyk. “I want the election started soon. Ten years is enough.”

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By: Justin SaundersThursday, March 10,

was a happy day for the 38 employees at LaChaumiere retirement home in Puce, after they received word that they will receive the rest of the pay owed to them.

The home went into receivership, and the receiver, Calgary-based Meyers Norris Penny has agreed to pay the worker’s four-week salaries, within seven days. CAW officials also say that the receiver will work with the union to find a new owner for the retirement home.

Lynn Peltier, a worker and union steward who previously spoke to the Tribune about her troubles with the company, said she’s now happy.

“I can’t explain it, we were crying tears of joy,” said Peltier. “It’s like winning the lottery, I’m in absolute shock. Everything’s back to normal. Residents feel safe now.”

Tullio DiPonti, Financial Secretary for CAW 2458, which represents the 38 employees at the home, said the union’s excited about the resolution.

“This has been a long battle and we’re pretty excited about the outcome,” said DiPonti. “This kind of situation has never happened to the CAW before. This is a tremendous victory for the union.”

Toronto-based company, Liberty Assisted Living, ran the home and started missing payments to their employees last March. After the holidays, they stopped paying their employees and the union had to step in. Since then, grievances have been filed with the Ministry of Labour, a rally was held last month outside the home and the union took the retirement home owners

to court. Recently, an Ontario court judge ordered the company to payback the $112,000 in back pay and seized one of Liberty Assisted Living’s bank accounts. Workers received that pay last week.

CAW National President Ken Lewenza said that under normal circumstances the company going into receivership would be extremely difficult news, but in this case, it could mean a positive new beginning for the home, the residents and its workers.

“This group of workers should be applauded for their commitment to caring for the residents,” said Lewenza. “Company owners exploited the goodwill of the workers at La Chaumiere for their own profit, putting residents and workers at peril. Finding a new owner for this facility

would be the best possible outcome to what has been an agonizing experience for workers, residents and their families.”

CAW Local 2458 president Bruce Dickie says this issue brings to light how important regulations are for retirement homes.

“The terrible experience at La Chaumiere highlights the actions of unscrupulous employers in this sector who take advantage of vulnerable seniors and the workers who care for them,” said Dickie. “While exploitation rarely exists to this degree, poor treatment and lack of concern for residents is rampant among corporate long term care providers, who give more consideration to the company’s bottom line than to those in need of care”, he said.

“We’re happy it’s

resolved,” said DiPonti. “The residents are excited and they can see the happiness in the worker’s faces.”

Diponti also adds that it may take some time before worker’s get back to their lives outside of work.

“It will take a little while before their lives come back to normal,” said DiPonti. It’s been tremendously hard for the workers.”

For almost a year, workers and the CAW have reached out to the government and

the company in hopes of getting pay on schedule. Workers continued to come in despite not getting compensated, and many talked about the financial and personal struggles at home the issue was causing.

Renee Lemiere, has been working at LaChaumiere

a long time and has gone through a lot over the past year with the company, but is glad to finally see a change.

“It’s horrible when you can’t buy things for your kids,” said Lemiere. “Today we can say we’re happy. Stress has been lifted here and at home. It’s like a pot of gold on the horizon.”

Lemiere added that some residents were planning on leaving the home after seeing the treatment of the workers by the company, but have now said that they’re going to stay. Despite waiting to hear who will take over ownership of the home, workers will now continue to receive pay on a weekly basis.

“We can go back to our lives and not have to worry anymore,” said Peltier.

Peltier also wanted to thank the community and those that have helped them get to where they are today.

“CAW, our local and national union representatives are our angels,” said Peltier. “Thank you to the community and everyone who have showed us support. We wouldn’t have made it without you.”

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Union Steward Lynn Peltier is all smiles after learning employees at La Chaumiere will be recieving all back pay owed to them. Parent company Liberty Assisted Living is now in recievership. Justin Saunders/Tecumseh Tribune

Retirement workers are now smiling‘Everything back to normal’ for 38 employees

I remember waking up on a Tuesday morning in September of 2001 to unbelievable news, and again in August of 2005.

When 9/11 happened, we watched acts of terror, and scenes of destruction, and were left with feelings of absolute disbelief.

After Hurricane Katrina, we saw how devastating mother nature could be.

Last Saturday I woke up to news that had already unfolded while I slept soundly in my bed. That morning, I watched in shock and awe as the Pacific Ocean unleashed her fury upon Japan.

Unlike the residents of the gulf coast when Hurricane Katrina hit, the people of Japan had no warning or chance to evacuate. And unlike Katrina, I marveled at the feats of human engineering that withstood the force of the incoming water.

For days I have been watching video clips that show the sheer power and devastation of the tsunami and many aftershocks

from the earthquake that caused it. For days I have watched people’s newsfeeds go by on my facebook with comments like “this is the most unbelievable footage I’ve seen yet”.

As the story continues to develop in the news, that sentiment seems to be repeated louder and louder.

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more footage comes out showing sea-going tankers being swept under a bridge and destroyed as if were made of lego.

Just when you thought the Japanese couldn’t bear any more sorrow, another story comes out of an entire village gone missing.

Just when you thought a family couldn’t bear any more grief, a boy is found crying all night long for his father.

And just when think there couldn’t be any more life threatening developments, a second nuclear reactor explodes and leaks radiation.

But just like when Katrina hit New Orleans and the gulf coast region, and when planes were flown into the World Trade Center in New York, the human spirit does in fact conquer the pain and sorrow. A small group of workers at one of the reactor plants have stayed behind, after the evacuation was issued, knowing that they will

die in order to save their country. That’s the kind of heroism - the kind of selfless dedication to the betterment of humanity that is to be admired.

These nameless heros have displayed a courage that is almost indescribable. At the least, they deserve a moment of silent reflection and inner gratitude.

There will always be wars, wether will cause tragedy, the earth will shake, volcanoes will erupt, and bad things will happen to good people. While at times that may feel like the end of days to some, it is hope, compassion, fortitude, and our ability to learn from adversity that has always, and will continue, to see us through.

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to be good,” said Garant. “Doing it right the first time is what’s important.”

According to a pamphlet distributed at the event, the Windsor-Essex Parkway will be 11 kilometres in length and will include more than 300 acres of green space and 20 kilometres of recreational trails. The parkway will also include 1.8 kilometres of

tunneled sections. H.J. Pickersgill is a

Windsor resident but knows that the parkway will be important to everyone.

“I don’t have a decision in this, but it looks like it’s going to be great,” said Pickersgill. “It doesn’t look like the time frame is right though. It seems like it might take longer and will be more expensive.”

Construction is scheduled to begin in August with the

parkway expected to open to traffic in fall 2014. Work has been underway already since August 2009, after the province approved the Environmental Assessment in August 2009. Since then, the Windsor Essex Mobility Group (WEMG) has acquired 900 properties along the proposed parkway route, removed 169 buildings in the corridor, constructed two bridges and a two kilometer noise

barrier and have relocated utilities and raised two hydro towers in preparation for construction.

Jim Faught is the Public Liaison Officer with the WEMG and says getting public input is important.

“It’s critical, we want feedback to make sure it’s done right,” said Faught. “We want to finalize plans soon. We’re already starting the demolition of buildings in the corridor and have

200 left. Our next plan is for another public open house in April.”

Jennifer Leitzinger liked what the proposed parkway had, but was more interested to see about what was being done with the trails.

“It’s excellent, they placed a lot of detail into the project,” said Leitzinger. “I’m focused on the trail projects and what the measurements and guidelines are. It looks good so far.”

The WEMG is designing, building, financing and will maintain the parkway once it is complete, making the project the first road of its kind in Ontario to be delivered using an alternative financing and procurement model.

Kingsville resident Hans Sauerwein drives Highway 3 all the time to get to Windsor, but is concerned about what will happen when the parkway is open.

“I’m concerned about how to get into Windsor without a problem,” said Sauerwein. “It looks like they’re concerned with Highway 401 more.”

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Minor Hockey Association and also played soccer for the Windsor FC Nationals. He was involved with school athletics, playing soccer, volleyball and hockey.

On November 2, after a two and a half year battle with stage 2A Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the 17 year-old lost his fight. Now, students at his school are helping organize a soccer tournament held in his honour, to raise money for cancer.

The four vs. four soccer tournament will take place at L’Essor, and the adjacent Tecumseh Soccer fields on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Zach’s parents Kelly and Carlyle have given their support to the event and have asked that the tournament be called the “Zach D’Souza Smiles4 Miles 4 on 4 Soccer Tournament,” with all proceeds going to the SickKids Foundation in support of Cancer research at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, where Zach was a patient a couple of times. Both of his parents are also part of the tournament committee which also includes students, teachers, and the L’Essor principal.

Cathleen Mulvey, a teacher at L’Essor and

Chairperson for the soccer tournament committee has been helping plan the event with the committee since just after Christmas and said coming up with the idea to make a

tournament to honour Zach was simple.“This is a good way to honour his memory,” said Mulvey.

“This is also a good way for students to get involved to honour their friend.”

The goal is to raise $10,000 for the organization with L’Essor, Tecumseh Soccer Club, the University of Windsor, the town of Tecumseh and CBC already agreeing to be partners for the event.

Mulvey adds that L’Essor students are the main driving force behind getting the tournament together.

“Students have set up a facebook page, trying to get the word out,” said Mulvey. “They’ll also be chaperones at the event, helping people around.”

Players of all abilities are encouraged to participate with prizes awarded for competition winners, top fundraisers and most creative team uniforms.

The minimum entry fee is $20 per player or $120 per team, which can be donated or collected from sponsors. Donation forms and more information about the tournament can be found at the event’s website, www.smiles4miles4v4soccer.com. Donations can also be made online on the website as well. Teams will be composed of six players, from ages nine and up, including adults.

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Lakeshore, Tecumseh and Essex will be taking part in the Mayors for Meals program which is set to take place at three different locations on March 23.

The Lakeshore Community Support Centre is hosting the event, which will see Essex Mayor Ron McDermott and his volunteer team begin at the Essex Retirees Social Club at 10:30 a.m., Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain and his volunteer team begin at St. Simon and St. Jude Parish Hall at 9:45 a.m. and Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara and his team start at St. Andrew’s Church at 10:30 a.m.

Community Support Centre Executive Director Tracey Bailey is looking forward to the event.

“We are excited about our Mayors for Meals campaign,” said Bailey. “We hope to raise awareness

of seniors nutrition needs in our community.”The Mayoral event is part of the North America

2011 Mayors for Meals campaign, which according to a press release, is designed to promote the challenge of senior’s hunger and the role Meals on Wheels plays in our community to address this challenge.

The event started as an annual campaign in the United States to increase public awareness, recruit new volunteers and increase funding for the meals on wheels organizations. It extended into Ontario in 2009 and has grown to include events across the province this year. Mayors from around the country will be participating in the event, helping deliver meals with their local Senior Nutrition Program to seniors in their community.

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Mayors Gary McNamara and Tom Bain will participate in the Mayors For Meals program. Tecumseh Tribune

Continued from pg. 1Koby Pickering had the

distinction of being fi rst in line with his Grandfather Cam, who referred to the Spits as “the real thing.” Koby brought his Spitfi res hat, already adorned with autographs to be signed. “I like all the Spits,” said the younger Pickering, “Ellis, Mitchell, even Taylor Hall.”

Taylor Hall, last year’s fi st pick in the entry draft, now plays for the Edmonton Oilers, and the matchup is a reunion Ellis is looking forward to. “It’ll be a really special day to line up against Hallsy, especially after the year he’s had,” the Spitfi res captain said.

Older fans like Al Douglas brought more than his Spits jersey to get signed. “I’ve also got the lid to my tail-gate BBQ I made with me.” Douglas said he believed a three-peat at the Memorial Cup was well within the

grasp of this years Spitfi re team.

When asked what he thought contributed the recent success of the Spits, Ellis was quick to credit the ownership and management. “They really drafted the right guys,” said Ellis. “The development system they have in place is still a great

learning environment.”Refreshingly level headed

and genuinely nice, Ellis took the whole day in stride. “It was just really cool to see this much excitement. We have the greatest fans here, and they show their support at every game. People really had a lot of kind words to say.”

The Spitfi res play their last regular season home game March 17 against the Saginaw Spirit, whom they currently trail by one point for fi rst in the west. Mission 09-10-11 will see the team vie for an unprecedented third consecutive Memorial Cup.

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Continued from pg. 1“That’s what we’re wondering,” said Hayes, “if

it’s someone that might have worked there before, or someone that knew that place well.”

It’s the second time since 2007 that the restaurant has been broken into. Hebert doesn’t want to say that it’s any of his former or current employees but says that it looks suspicious when the suspect knows the key pad code and knew exactly where everything was.

“It’s possible,” said Hebert. “It could have also been someone that has been here before and was scoping out the place.”

The suspect is being described by police as being a white male, likely in his 20’s, about six feet tall, average to slim build, wearing black shoes, light-coloured camoufl age style pants, a light coloured, sleeveless “hoodie” jacket with the hood up and wearing a light blue-green mid length sleeved shirt underneath.

Tecumseh OPP are still investigating the case and are enhancing the video to get a better image of the suspect. Police are also asking anyone with information on the suspect or incident to call the Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit at 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.

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Windsor Spitfi re fan Brandon Leggett gets an autograph on his hockey stick from Ryan Ellis. Corey Robertson/Tecumseh Tribune

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Staff ReporterWith tens of thousands

of people most likely killed by the 8.9 magnitude earthquake last week, that sent a tsunami hurdling towards the Japan coastline, help is just starting to arrive for the many people affected by the disaster.

Over 20 countries are helping the Japanese, with supplies, monetary donations, military help and rescue missions. Canada is taking part too, giving residents in the area a sense of helping when it seems like nothing can be done.

The Canadian Red Cross of Windsor and Essex County is accepting monetary donations for those devastated by the tsunami in Japan, and are looking for residents to help out.

Donna Girard, Disaster Management Coordinator for the Windsor-Essex Red Cross is also a Tecumseh resident, and says they will accept money or time from the public.

“You can come into our branch on Grand Marais road or go online to donate money to Japan,” said Girard. “We

don’t send volunteers over there though. They go to smaller disasters, like ones in the community and then to others in the province. We even sent some to Manitoba and to New York during 9/11. But they all have to be screened fi rst and have the qualifi cations and training.”

For more information, you can contact the Windsor-Essex Red Cross at 519-944-8144 or go online to donate at www.redcross.ca.

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Staff ReporterLakeshore OPP are on the lookout for

suspects responsible for breaking into residences and stealing a hydro panel and wiring.

On Mar. 14, police were called to the 390 block of Marla Crescent road in Lakeshore, after receiving word of a theft complaint. OPP allege that the suspects may have entered into two homes sometime between Feb. 14, and Mar. 11, while both were under construction.

Police believe the suspects pried open the front door to gain entry and once inside, the suspects entered into the garage where they cut the main breaker and removed the fuses. They then removed wiring in the home. The theft of the wire was estimated at $2500. The suspects then proceeded to

gain entry into the second residence where they took the same steps as in the fi rst residence. Approximately $3500 worth of wire was stolen from the residence.

Earlier, on Mar. 10, OPP responded to the same area of Marla Crescent road. The suspects made a similar attempt of entry through the front door. Once inside the culprits stole a hydro box and wiring. Approximate value of the theft is $2000.

A black F-250 king cab had been seen in the area recently and appeared suspicious. When the vehicle was found parked, a neighbour approached the vehicle, and it left the area at a high rate of speed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex County OPP Crime Unit at 519-723-2491.

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Canadiens are headed to the Great Lakes Junior “C” finals after taking game five, 8-4 over the Mooretown Flags at Lakeshore Arena in Belle River on March 11.

Canadiens Assistant Coach Jason Maleyko says the team played hard against the Flags and now are looking to win the finals.

“Game five was one of the best games we’ve played all year,” said Maleyko.

Already up 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, the Canadiens wanted to win the next game in front of their home crowd and advance to the finals.

Nik Dobrich opened up scoring for the Canadiens with just over a minute and a half into the first period on a power-play and added another on the power-play again minutes later to give Belle River a 2-0 lead. Scott Chauvin added another for the Canadiens before Mooretown would get on board with their first goal on the power-play, making the score 3-1 at the end of the first.

With just 36 seconds into the second period, the Canadiens’ Donovan Plummer got one goal and Scott Chauvin added his second goal of the night minutes later to give Belle

River a commanding 5-1 lead. Mooretown fought back, with Josh Teschke scoring one for the Flags, but the Canadiens answered with another goal, this time by Robert Ienna to make the score 6-2. The Flags and Canadiens continued to trade goals up until the end of the period, where Dobrich added another to give himself a hat-trick, and make the score 7-3.

Both teams played a hard fought game in the third period, racking up a number of penalties on both sides, until Brett Hickey scored another for Belle River with just under two minutes left in the period. The Flags

answered back with another a minute later, but it was too little too late for Mooretown, who saw their season come to an end. The Canadiens won the game 8-4, taking game five at home in Belle River and now advance to

the Great Lakes Junior “C” championship finals to take on the Wheatley Sharks in the best-of-seven series.

Its a matchup that Maleyko is looking forward to. He believes they can be successful and go all the

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By: Corey RobertsonThe Tecumseh Saints Novice Boys

Basketball team travelled to Hamilton to play in the Blessed Sacrament tournament held March 5 and 6. The Grade 2 to 4 boys played great defence in going undefeated through the tournament.

The team went into the tournament with a 3 win, 4 loss record up to that point, and weren’t expecting great things. The boys ended up winning the whole division, going undefeated with 5 wins and no losses including winning the championship game in overtime against the Whitby Wildcats.

The Saints won their three round robin games by the scores of 25-17, 24-22, and 30-25. They then defeated the East York Novice

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In the final game against a strong Whitby Wildcat team, the Saints held the Wildcats to only 4 points in the first half. The Wildcats stormed back to take a 1 point lead with under a minute to play. Thomas Byrne hit one of two foul shots with 25 seconds left in regulation to tie the game and force overtime. In the overtime period Brayden Amlin hit a long jump shot to open the scoring and Curtis Chippett had a field goal and a key foul shot with 10 seconds to play to secure the victory 31-28, and the gold medal for the Tecumseh squad.

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The Belle River Canadiens celebrate after defeating Mooretown. The Canadiens are now headed to the finals to take on the winner of the Wallaceburg and Wheatley series. Roxanne Mason/Tecumseh Tribune

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Payne recently competed at the qualifi ers in Scarborough for Trampoline and Double Mini Trampoline. She fi nished second, third and fi rst in respective qualifi ers for the Trampoline, while fi nishing fi fth, third, and fi rst in respective qualifi ers for the Double Mini Trampoline.

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Baked Fig Pops with Blue Cheese and Candied Almonds(NC)—Developed for the Almond Board of California by Trish Magwood, author of James

Beard award winning cookbook ‘dish entertains’, and TV host of ‘party dish’These quick yet elegant nibbles impress guests and keep the host calm. If the candying

of the almonds seems like too much, simply rough chop and dry toast in a frying pan for 5 minutes or until fragrant to eliminate sugar.

This is a different variation of my cheese tray in a bite – fruit, cheese, nuts in one mouthful – heaven. For slightly heartier fare, throw them on a thin crostini, pushing the fi gs down slightly so they don’t roll away onto your cocktail party neighbour’s fancy shoes.

For a fabulous alternative, feel free to try sliced pears on a crostini instead of fi gs, as shown in this photo.

Makes 20 hors d’oeuvres

Ingredients:¼ cup (50 mL) white sugar1/3 cup (75 mL) whole almonds10 fresh fi gs1/4 lb (125 g) good–quality blue cheese3 tbsp (50 mL) honey

Preparation:Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).Roughly chop almonds. In a small non–stick fry pan over medium heat, cook sugar until it

turns to liquid. Add chopped almonds and carefully stir until coated. Allow nuts to cook and candy, about 5 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from heat. When cool enough to handle, remove nuts to a board.

Cut each fi g in half, then cut a small slice off the side of each fi g so it will lie fl at, cut side up. Arrange fi gs, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Top each fi g half with a piece of blue cheese. Break a small piece of candied almonds and put on top.

Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Immediately drizzle each fi g with a little honey and serve warm.

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A. MacKenzie has published her fi rst book, and will be holding the release party at Academie Ste. Cecile. What Does It Take is a children’s book, entirely illustrated using modeling clay. The story centers around the people of Cherry Town. When Mr. Art Tempera, a local artist, asks the town for ideas for the town hall mural, the community gets into a huge debate over whose job should be represented on the wall. Art contemplates giving up altogether. This inspiring tale about community, admiration and inclusiveness is perfect for ages 4-8.

MacKenzie grew up in Tecumseh where she studied music, dance, drama and visual art. She says she loved how the arts helped to express her thoughts and feelings. “I was able to expand my love for the arts when I joined the W.C.C.A. (Windsor Centre for the Creative Arts) program in high school”, she said.

MacKenzie continued her education at the University of Windsor in the Drama in Education program. This led her to pursue her degree in education at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay.

MacKenzie started writing stories in grade school,

alongside her classmates. “I found that I really enjoyed using my imagination to create fi ctional worlds.”

In eighth grade, MacKenzie won the language arts award for a humorous speech she had written about teachers and students. In high school she won a young artists award at the Windsor Regional Children’s Centre. Looking back, MacKenzie says

all of her experiences led to a career in writing. “I love the arts, education, children and creating stories,” says MacKenzie. “Being a children’s author and illustrator gives me the opportunity to share that love everyday.”

The book release for What Does It Take is set for Mar 27 at 1 p.m. at Academie Ste. Cecile in Tecumseh.

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Launch party at Academie Ste. Cecile

Tecumseh native Meggan A. MacKenzie will be launching her children’s book What Does It Take at Academie Ste. Cecile on Mar 27. Photo submitted

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• Tecumseh Baseball Club 5TH ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE Is being held Saturday, March 19 to Saturday, March 26 at Gene’s Cabin, Lacasse Park, 590 Lacasse Blvd. Hours: Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m to 8 p.m. Book donations are still being accepted. For pick up or drop off, call Gay 519-979-4362 or Gayle 519-735-3248.

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• The Essex-Kent Blusgrass, Oldtime & Folk Music Association presents its 2011 concert series. Charlie Sizemore Band from Nashville, TN, is in concert at the Belle River Knights of Columbus, 1303 County Road 22 on Sunday, March 19. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., starts at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages, opening band. Advance tickets and at the door. For more information call 519-776-8716.

• Local author book release party. Local author Meggan MacKenzie is holding a book release party for her new children’s book “What Does It Take?” on March 27 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at Academie Ste. Cecile. For more information visit www.megganmackenziebooks.com

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Staff ReporterThis winter, Theatre Windsor participated

in the Western Ontario Drama League’s annual adjudications. The pre-festival traveling adjudicator was Eric Coates, artistic director of the Blyth Festival. In addition to selecting the five productions that will now advance to the WODL Festival, this year held in London, March 14-19, Coates selected winners of various individual awards. Theatre Windsor was selected to move on to the WODL Festival for their performance of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.

During his contract, Coates attended 21 productions before selecting the five finalists. The productions ranged from contemporary dramatic classics such as Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee and Night

of the Iguana by Tennessee Williams to the Canadian farce Who’s Under Where? by Marcia Kash and Doug Hughes. Coates has braved some ferocious winter driving conditions, traveling from home in Blyth to Windsor, Owen Sound, Burlington and 18 other destinations in the sprawling region of Western Ontario.

Immediately after each production, Coates delivered a short public adjudication, providing an overview of his response to the production. This included a general assessment of its strengths and weaknesses, in addition to observations on the script itself. Following the public adjudication, Coates spent an hour with the cast, crew and creative team exchanging ideas during a detailed, private adjudication.

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Hand Cut, Skin on Fries

FRIES

APPETIZERS WINGSHOME MADE

* Burgers include side of Hand Cut Fries (Motza sticks, Mushroom caps, fries, onion rings)

& MORE

HOURS: Sunday 4 pm - 8 pm • Monday - Thursday 4 pm to 10 pm • Friday & Saturday 4 pm to Midnight

*15% Gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more

HawaiianHawaiianMozzarella Cheese, Ham

and Pineapple

Big BBQ ChickenBig BBQ ChickenBBQ Sauce, Mozzarella CheeseBBQ Chicken and Red Onions

Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni,Bacon, Mushrooms, & Gr. Peppers

SuperSuper

Meat LoversMeat LoversMozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni,Ham, Bacon & Italian Sausage

Roasted Red Pepper, Ham, Pepperoni, & Mushroom

The Grand Knight The Grand Knight