August 31, 2016

Tomato Town Family Weekend a tremendous success

By Pat Bailey

Highbury Canco Corp. and French’s Food Company appreciate the support they have received from the local community and they wanted the community to know just how much that support means to them. So on the weekend, they did just that – they said thank you.

The two companies, though, wanted to target local families, those who are responsible for their tremendous success. And what better way to say thank you to families than with Tomato Town Family Weekend – a fun-filled day at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

Ashley Colasanti Furtado, event co-ordinator at Colasanti’s, said they were approached about the idea of hosting a family day/fundraiser as a means of thanking the community while supporting a local charity, the Salavation Army Food Bank.

“There was absolutely no hesitation,” said Colasanti Furtado. She said they were excited to be included and thought their idea was wonderful. “We’re always looking for ways to do more in the community,” she said, “and we’re very happy they chose us.”

So for the weekend, for a $2 donation or a canned good, families were invited to come and enjoy everything Colasanti’s has to offer – rides, bouncy playgrounds, mini golf, birds of prey and animal shows – with all donations benefitting the food bank.

Christian Gagne, an intern with French’s, said his company was delighted at the opportunity to say thanks.

He said he’s proud to say 100 per cent of French’s tomatoes are sourced from the area and will soon be produced in Canada as well, using tomato paste made by Highbury Canco.

Overall, the first-time event was a tremendous success with nearly 2,400 people purchasing wrist bands, over $3,800 raised, and an apple bin filled with canned goods donated for the food bank.

Colasanti Furtado said this customer appreciation weekend could become an annual event and include an expanded version in the future.

Essex County OPP officers and cruisers were stationed throughout the parking area at 201 Erie St. N. in Leamington following an incident that began at the Petro Canada gas station and convenience store. Additional OPP officers and cruisers attended the main entrance area of the Days Inn hotel directly across the street. At approximately 9:05

Malaina Caruana, 9, of McGregor reacts at the chance to hold this hawk while participating in the Tomato Town Family Fun weekend activities at Colasanti’s. (SUN PHOTO)

Happy 25th Anniversary Diane & John Tofflemire

August 31, 1991

IN MEMORIAM

KayE Winger

January 31, 1925 to September 3, 2015

In memory of a wonderful Mother, loving Grandmother and special Great-Grandmother.

Life is a highway, On which the years go by. Sometimes the road is level, Sometimes the hills are high. But as we travel onward, To a future that’s unknown, We can make each mile we travel, A heavenly stepping stone. Which brings us closer to you.

We love and miss you Mom...

Drinda & Richard & Dixie Debbie, Tyler, Steven, Darci, Brad, Grace

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

STANLEY CLAIR SCRATCH

August 31, 2012

Naval veteran WWII, founder of Cottam Diecasting. You were a special husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Dearly loved and always in our hearts and missed, especially all your hunting and fishing stories.

We hold you in our thoughts every day. Love you forever. YourwifeBettyandchildrenRichard,Greg,Cynthia,Cheri,Chris, MerriBethandMark,grandchildrenandgreat-grandchildren.

CARD OF THANKS

SCRATCH

The family of the late Gerry Scratch would like to express our sincere appreciation for all the support shown to us during such a difficult time. We thank you for the expressions of sympathy through your phone calls, prayers, visits, e-mails, floral tributes, gifts of food and charitable donations.

Special thanks to Rev. Liz Chaplin for her kind words and to the the ladies of the Wheatley Legion Auxiliary for the wonderful luncheon. To Vanessa Bluteau, we are gratefeul to you for having the courage to deliver such a beautiful eulogy.

Our heartfelt thanks is extended to Crystal, Jodi, Tammy, Chad, Caylyn and Lauren for their wonderful and compassionate nursing care. You made it possible for Dad to remain at home surrounded by his family. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Sharon, Terry, Paul & Pisser and families.

Council okays athletic skills academy

The Municipality of Leamington received a request from the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board to use the Kinsmen Recreation Complex to teach soccer and hockey skills.

BILL CHAPLIN

Leamington to apply for Trillium 150 grant

The Province has joined with the Federal Government in preparation for Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017 by announcing the Ontario 150 program. This program will help to support initiatives that celebrate and commemorate Canada and Ontario’s 150th anniversary, which includes funding for community celebrations, a community capital program and a partnership program.

Municipal Correspondent

The report brought to Council Aug. 22 explains: “The elementary school program will run from September to June, Monday to Thursday, commencing as early as 9:00 a.m. and will conclude no later than 12:00 p.m. The Hockey Academy will utilize our facility ice time as well as a mixture of weight room and classroom sessions. The Soccer Academy will utilize our gymnasium as well as a mixture of weight room and classroom sessions. The elementary classrooms will be set up in the Locker Room Lounge and the Arena Meeting Room. These areas will be retrofit in coordination with the Complex staff and the Catholic School Board staff. These students will then proceed to Cardinal Carter for the afternoon. The Secondary School program has two semesters which run from September to February and February to June. These students will be in the facility on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 1 hour per day. The Hockey Academy will be operating during the first semester and the Soccer Academy will be operating during the second semester.”

The report also outlined the anticipated fee per student over the proposed five-year course of the agreement and the anticipated revenue the first year: as many as 80+ students could generate upwards of $25,000.

Council statements were uniformly positive, appreciating both the benefit to the students as well as to the greater use of the facility. The motion was passed.

Sewer separation work discussed at Council

Alex Del Brocco, Leamington’s Engineering Project Manager, has recommended to Municipal Council that the consulting firm of AECON be engaged to design the Erie South, Conover, Forest, Stewart sewer separation project at a cost of $242,753.

This is a high-priority step in Leamington’s sewer separation program with a lot of planning and design work involved. Upon completion, no sanitary sewage will be released into Lake Erie at the Erie Street South storm water outfall regardless of the size of the storm event.

The total project is estimated to cost $4 million dollars, but an application has been made to the Build Canada Fund/Small Communities Fund infrastructure grant program that could cover up to half ($2 million) of the costs. An announcement on the grant is expected in early fall.

Council was concerned, having been informed by a local firm that their bid for the work was lower than the selected consultant’s. Manager of Engineering services Allan Botham explained that the depth of their skilled team, the quality of their approach to the work, and the detailed understanding of the scope of the work is a significant part of the evaluation done by the three-person evaluation team that brings the recommendation forward. Cost is only one component of the evaluation matrix.

Contract awarded for demolition

Leamington Municipal Council received word Monday evening, Aug. 22, that the decommissioned Pollution Control Centre, originally built in the 1960s, had been slated for demolition and that the low tender for the job was submitted by Schouten Excavating in the amount of $929,410 (plus HST).

The report explains that for this price, “The demolition of the original plant will include above and below grade demolition of 20 buildings and structures at the LPCC, as well as one off-site sampling shed located on Robson Road. All obsolete equipment and materials will be removed and disposed offsite. Concrete that is free of deleterious materials will be crushed and re-used on-site for backfilling and final grading to maintain the existing gravel roadway on the west and northern portions of the site. The site will be graded, restored and seeded upon completion of demolition works.”

The low tender was about half the cost of the highest tender, so staff included in their report details of the review performed by the consultants on the job, and the fact that the low bidders have their own recycling yard and will be able to deal with many materials to be reclaimed off site. Further, this low bid will help in bringing in the total demolition project in about $200,000 below the total estimated in the 2016 budget.

Councillor John Jacobs requested reassurance because the very low tender “raised a red flag” in his mind.

Staff was confident that the checking by Dillon Consulting, along with the contact with the company’s references, would provide satisfactory safety.

Councillor Tim Wilkinson asked about efforts to minimize complaints and was told of the various actions that will be taken. Council accepted the tender and awarded the contract.

The province is providing a total of $7 million in funding through this Community Celebration Program. There are three funding streams available to a maximum of 75% of the initiative’s total eligible operating expenses:

• Grants of up to $10,000 are available for organizations with annual cash operating expenses of less than $250,000.

• Grants of up to $25,000 are available for organizations with annual cash operating expenses of more than $250,000 and less than $1 million.

• Grants of up to $70,000 are available for organizations with annual cash operating expenses of more than $1 million.

Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and indigenous communities and organizations. For-profit organizations, Chambers of Commerce and academic institutions are not eligible to apply for funding. However, these organizations are allowed to partner with the not-for-profit organizations.

Of greatest interest to Municipal Council is the Community Capital Program that will supply funding in 2016/17 to “support the repair, renovation or retrofit of existing community facilities”. These grants are available in amounts up to $500,000. The Partnership Program supports collaborative projects that foster new partnerships and engage and empower youth. This program has a total of $5 million available in amounts to a maximum of $100,000 covering up to 75% of total projected costs.

The report presented at the regular Council meeting Aug. 22 recommended that Council “register the Municipality with the Ontario Trillium Foundation”, the first step in the application process. Administration reports that they will search for suitable projects to benefit from the grant availability

Council support was unanimous.

Open House at Harrow Research Station

The Harrow Research & Development Centre is holding an Open House on Saturday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2585 County Road 20, Harrow. This free event includes wagon rides, greenhouse tours and a barbecue.

Click your heels together

As Dorothy said in the Wizard of Oz, “there’s no place like home.”

Deb and I arrived safely in Leamington Sunday night after a week-long trip south to celebrate our recent nuptials.

day morning and order my small double-double.

We spent the first four days in Myrtle Beach on the ocean. It was my first visit to any coast, so I was expecting all this white sand with crystal blue water, but it really just looked like a giant version of Lake Erie.

I did swim for a bit and it was fun getting smashed around by the waves until my old man body couldn’t take it any more. The beach was packed and the sand was too hot to walk on, but it was a treat being on the Atlantic coast.

MARK RIBBLE

Deb, being a tea drinker, was in her happy place because they serve freshly brewed ice tea (unsweetened) everywhere down there. The hot tea was always black tea, unlike her favourite orange pekoe that they serve here.

“Only in Canada, Eh? Pity.”

Now, it wasn’t at all bad. I did manage to find a Krispy Kreme in Myrtle Beach that had just lit up their ‘Hot Donuts Now’ light. I took full advantage of that.

The sun was hot and the weather was bright and sunny all week.

We spent the final two days in Gatlinburg, and although there is no ocean there, it was just as hot and sticky.

Two tourist-type cities in one week were a little much but we got through it.

We heard about the Windsor tornado while we were at dinner on Wednesday night, and after a few frantic moments found that everyone was okay back home.

People can say all they want about how much cheaper things are in the States, but we didn’t find that was necessarily true.

The food, for the most part, doesn’t live up to what we get here. Especially the fast-food places, where we tried not to stop too much.

Sure, the selection is great, but the simple things, like coffee and tea, just don’t measure up.

We saw sights we hadn’t seen before, like a young man carrying a pistol on his side at the Bob Evans when we stopped for lunch. We saw bottlenose dolphins from our balcony a day after paying to go on a dolphin boat where we didn’t see any dolphins.

We saw several deer and a couple of black bears in the mountains, all from the safety of the car.

Overall, it was a fun trip. We would definitely go back but we would plan a little differently now, knowing what we know about different aspects of the areas we were in.

Over here, we have Timmies and McDonald’s, who, in my opinion, have the best coffee around.

With no Timmies in the south, you have to rely on Dunkin’ Donuts and other places like that and the coffee just isn’t the same.

So, it was nice to stroll into Leamington Mickey D’s Mon-

I did get some colour on my lily-white legs while we were gone, so that’s a good thing. Deb is tanned as usual, so all is right with the world.

It was a great week of travel, but we were happy to be back in the true north, strong and free.

Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.

Even above the clouds, you can count on the sun

On Monday morning after a lovely walk, yoga stretch, shower and breakfast, I sat down with a mug of hot coffee and caught up with emails and social media. The first sip is divine!

An email from my mother copied to all of her children greeted me. Attached to her small note was a lovely picture of the sun rising and reflecting off the lake and the windows of a couple of the apartment buildings to the south.

For a moment it brings us all together. I can’t help but wonder how my sister Laurie’s sunrise in Halifax, N.S., looked an hour earlier, or how the sunrise appeared over the mountain peaks for my brother Tom and sister-in-law Sue at their home out west in Canmore, AB.

tains?’ The main bedroom has 4 sets of sheer curtains that are 10 feet long by 8 feet high. The answer I received, although not quite as I quote it, was: “Just like your mother and grandmothers did! Gently wash and hang in place to dry.”

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There is a comforting yet miraculous feeling knowing that we all share both the sun’s setting and rising every day.

Although still very warm on the island, the sky has the look of fall. Daily we experience short rain showers and the cloud-filled skies give us some reprieve from the sun’s heat. My tomato plants have flowered. Not the large sunny blooms that I am used to back in Southwestern Ontario, but flowers all the same. We will have to wait and see how the fruit they produce looks. Perhaps Confucius would say, “One cannot expect both a pineapple and a tomato to thrive together,” and I say, “BUT I will try!”

I don’t want to rush each sunrise or sunset, but after a few more Mark and I can put the main house renovations behind us. Measuring time and counting the days by what we have to do is perhaps a bad habit of mine. Memories of when our children were little remind me of how we’d measure time by noting how many sleeps until such and such happened. It worked pretty well.

So, before I head out to start my day I take time to think. What is everyone up to? Are they safe, happy, healthy and so on? Our daughter Anna greeted the sun every morning this past week while she drove eastward towards home. Wheatley is where her heart is. Our cat Leroy drove west with her 2 years ago and is once again the backseat driver, along with his new pal Lenny (the new addition to Anna’s family pets).

Mark is putting the finishing touches on Engine’s cottage. After painting the trim and nailing it in place, he will join me again up in the main house. There, our plans are becoming multi-dimensional. The removal of curtains and moving of furniture in preparation of painting has exposed the secrets of an aged home – one that has more than just stories to tell. Over the past 80 years the salt air has penetrated deeply into a couple of spots on the wall. It feels as if the plaster is holding together an empty shell. Mark has had to chip away the old plaster and cement, parge and then re-stucco the walls.

Meanwhile, I am putting a fresh coat of white paint on the walls in the main bedroom and bath, then I plan to head out to the study where I’ll sand and paint the lovely bamboo wainscoting. I am looking forward to working in the study where there is a big screen television. I may even watch a morning show, a rare treat for me.

Our island job has given us the opportunity to learn a multitude of skills. Thank goodness for access to the internet. It has become routine for both Mark and I to google how to do this or that when we simply don’t know how. This week my questions was, ‘How do I wash sheer cur-

I imagine Cheyne may have been asleep as the plane heading from Toronto to Belgium flew he and his friend Garrett eastward, carrying them both toward a new day and another adventure. There the two of them have the opportunity to continue playing hockey in the Dutch League. Hopefully, he listened to his mother and pocketed a French-English dictionary along with his hockey gear. Liege is a French speaking city even though it sits close to the German border. At-il vu le lever du soleil?

As parents, the sun tends to rise and set on our children. This feeling continues, even though over time they take on the responsibility of their day-to-day lives and make choices as to how they will ride into the sunset. This transition is rewarding but also emotionally challenging. Apparently, although our role as parents seems bright to us, it may fade in and out in their eyes. However, parenting never grows dim in our hearts.

I am encouraged by the sun. The simple fact that no matter where we each are, it is but one of many things we can share together every single day!

Rib’s Ramblings

Young people give to Erie Shores Hospice

A group of local young people gathered at the LDMH Foundation recently to present proceeds to Hospice from their lemonade stand.

Hospice.

Running From Cancer: an event for the whole family

Running From Cancer, presented by Brooks Running, is a challenging and fun-filled family event consisting of a Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk, 1K Disney Run and a 500m Disney Dash (complete with some Disney favourites including Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona, Buzz Lightyear, Cinderella and Snow White), while raising muchneeded funds for Windsor Regional Cancer Centre and the Windsor Regional Hospital Oncology Program.

The event takes place Sunday, September 11 at Lakewood Park on the corner of Riverside Drive and Manning Road in Tecumseh. The new course takes you around Lakewood Park’s perimeter trail once and then heads east along Riverside Drive and Old Tecumseh Road; lots of shade, water stations and beautiful scenery!

Start times: 5K Run/ Walk at 8:00 a.m., Half Marathon at 8:00 a.m.

The Disney Dash and the Disney 1K Run start at 9:00 a.m.

Awards will be given to the top 3 males and females overall in both the Half Marathon and 5K, plus first overall in each 5-year age category for the Half Marathon and 5K. Drawstring bags and finisher medals will go to the first 500 registrants.

For more information visit raceroster.com/ events/2016/8799/running-from-cancer

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Ride for the Breath of Life this Sunday

Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Essex-Kent Chapter is calling on the community to join or sponsor the 13th annual Ride for the Breath of Life on September 4 to raise funds to help find an cure or control for cystic fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common, fatal genetic disease that affects Canadian children and young adults. There is no cure. Every week in Canada, two children are diagnosed and one person dies from this disease. Of those who died from the disease in 2012, half were not even 32 years of age.

This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the first Ride for the Breath of Life. The national motorcycle fundraiser has grown from eight to more than 12,000 riders and now takes place in many cities across Canada between May and October.

Event Details: Ride for the Breath of Life (Cystic Fibrosis Canada) is Sunday, September 4. Breakfast is at 8 a.m. with registration at 9 a.m. at Applebees, 2250 Division Rd., Windsor. Event stops include Colchester Bar and Grill, Viewpoint Estate Winery, Stoney Point Sportman’s Club, and Belle River Legion.

To register, sponsor or join a team, visit www.rideforthebreathoflife.ca

Reader values local newspaper

As a 75th birthday gift to my husband Jim, he and our eldest son James drove in a tiny car from Tilbury to Vancouver Island. Both are Gilwellian Scouters and their holiday together was a Boy Scout adventure.

The reason for this letter is that I missed getting my Southpoint Sun while they were away. My husband usually brings one home to me as I no longer drive due to health reasons. Family and friends drove me everywhere I wanted to go, but asking to go to Leamington from Tilbury for a free newspaper seemed beyond a need.

Since I am an avid scrapbooker of memories, I usually need two copies of your Sun. I do get two daily newspapers; they have very little local news.

You are a true community newspaper. Your independence allows you to speak truthfully.

I appreciate your accepting my handwritten letters. The large dailies only want emails. Since I am a computer illiterate “old woman”

my opinions are no longer valued, nor are my printed photographs. Every issue of the Sun has so many stories, news and columnists that I enjoy so much. I find myself with scissors constantly in hand to clip, save and scrapbook.

For example, the August 17th issue: photos of Buffy St. Marie, Communities in Bloom, Dale Butler at Two Creeks, the Caldwell First Nation PowWow.

Shannon Matheson’s

“Lifestyles” column is always clipped and filed. She is gaining such wisdom. Her column of Aug. 17 could be in doctors’ offices. It would give direction of how to be happy. They are so many unhappy people in this historical age.

In the Southpoint Sun, your journalists, editor and columnists bring honest awareness in good manner. Thank you.

– Doreen Stonehouse, Tilbury

Thank you to volunteers, attendees, performers, partners, sponsors and the greater Essex County community for their continued generous support of the festival which took place August 12-14 at Lakeside Park in Kingsville, Ontario.

Highlights included the Mosaic Food Village, in partnership with South Essex Community Council, providing a variety of ethnic foods to festival goers. Also new this year, the 1st Annual Canada South Songwriting Contest, sponsored by D’Addario Canada – winner Windsorite singer-songwriter Karen Morand, MAY FUNd (Music and Arts for Youth) scholarship winner - Harrow High graduate Sydney Mucha and a 50/50 raffle won by Scott Doherty, who donated half of his winnings back to Sun Parlour Folk Music Society.

Each organization, person, community, sponsor and partner played an important and vital role in the continued success of the festival. Thank You!!!

200+ volunteers, 30+ Performers, Canadian Heritage, Town of Kingsville, Maggie Durocher, Municipality of Leamington, Domino’s Pizza, Unifor Local 444, IBEW Local 773, Windsor Laser Inc., Leamington Southpoint Sun, TD, United Rentals, Unconquered Sun, Boggs, Turner, Moore LLP, Lucier Glove and Safety Products, Schroeder Electric, Pelee Island Winery, Leamington Marina, Pelee Best Western Plus, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, Kingsville BIA, South Essex Community Council, The Canadian Content Development Fund, AM800, CTV, Eyes On Windsor, Windsor Square, La Voz Latina, Mix 96.7, Biz X Magazine, Cool 100.7, Windsors Country 95.9/92.7, Colasanti’s, Highline Mushrooms, Lakeside Bakery, The Butcher of Kingsville, Great Northern, Anna’s Flowers, Superstore, Lee & Maria’s, Lonsbery Farms Brewing LTD., Progressive Waste Solutions, Staples Leamington, Versnel Farms, IAG Farms, The Willow Tree Market, Ticket Outlets, Zehrs Kingsville and the

Folk Music Society Board of Directors.

Nike Preston, Claire McCormick, Matthew Preston and Jack McCormick presented Ross Barnwell with $550 for Erie Shores

Generosity helping to fill backpacks

By Pat Bailey

Once again, Andrew Banar has outdone himself.

In just the first day of the fundraiser, Andrew managed to fill 80 ‘Be Strong Rock On’ backpacks. Well actually, Andrew was more or less the catalyst – it was the generosity of the surrounding community that came through with the goods.

Known for his compassion and generosity to children suffering in hospital, Andrew’s 1st Annual Help Fill a Backpack With Andrew, in partnership with the Dollar Tree in Leamington, was a resounding success.

Andrew, who has Down Syndrome, has had several stints in the hospital himself and knows how scary and alone children can feel. In the past several years it has become Andrew’s mission to make that stay a little less frightening.

Through the sale of his Group Hug Apparel t-shirts and other items, Andrew has donated thousands of dollars to hospitals and children’s organizations from Windsor to Toronto. He has taken up collecting teddy bears as well to help comfort youngsters during their hospital stays.

The backpacks will be distributed similarly this fall, filled with little items to help a youngster pass the time while hospital bound. The backpacks, donated by Group Hug Apparel, were filled by generous shoppers who purchased specialty items throughout the store to help Andrew help others.

Andrew’s mom, Karen Pickle, was once again overwhelmed by the community support of both her son and his charitable endeavours.

“I am so touched by everyone’s generosity and support towards Andrew,” she said. “Seeing our community come together and

help Andrew with this idea is very heartwarming.”

“Thank you everyone,” she added.

In addition to the opportunity to give back through filling backpacks, shoppers were also able to donate through the purchase of hot dogs, having their faces painted or buying Group Hug apparel, while being entertained by clowns and the Stilt Guy.

The fundraiser continues through Sept. 6 at the Dollar Tree.

Andrew Banar had a little help during his fundraiser on Saturday at the Dollar Tree – some volunteers sold Group Hug apparel, some barbecued hot dogs, some painted faces, and some helped entertain the visitors. Here with Andrew are his mom Karen Pickle and Mark Lefebvre of Stilt Guys.

Andrew Banar shows off just a few of the backpacks that were filled in his first annual Help Fill a Backpack With Andrew fundraiser in conjunction with Dollar Tree. The fundraiser continues through Sept. 6.

Transplant Games celebrate the gift of life

Celebrating 25 years of a successful kidney transplant, Gale Pimentel of Wheatley competed for the third time in the Canadian Transplant Games and brought home 5 medals including gold in singles table tennis, silver in doubles table tennis, doubles lawn bowling and ball throw, and bronze in 10 pin bowling.

Since 2000 the Canadian Transplant Games have been bringing organ recipients, organ donors and organ donor families together for fierce competition and a celebration of the gift of life (a second chance at life).

This year the Canadian Transplant Games took place August 8-13 at the University of Toronto Campus in Toronto.

Gale sees the Transplant Games as an opportunity to promote organ donation awareness, to thank her sister Paulette Abbott for giving her a kidney, to show how far all of the recipients have come being able to compete as athletes, to educate her kids, to offer hope to thousands of Canadians waiting for a lifesaving transplant, to inspire kids that have transplants, and to show Canada and the world that the participants are living proof organ donation works.

Sliced through the competition

The finalists of the SUNSET Sliced Leamington competition vied for top prizes on Saturday, August 20 during the Leamington Sip & Savour event.

SUNSET® Sliced Leamington was hosted and judged by celebrity chef and Food Network star Roger Mooking.

Winner in the youth category of $1,000 was Claire Resendes of Kingsville. Also competing were: Matteo Furfaro of Puslinch, Robert Winand-Bacon of Emeryville, and Madison Young of Amherstburg.

Gale was very happy to have her husband Tim and sons Owen and Brent by her side all week supporting her and the other athletes.

According to the Trillium Gift of Life Network, there are over 1,500 patients waiting for an organ transplant, and of an eligible 12 million Ontarians, 30% have registered their consent to be donors.

Gale encourages everyone to visit beadonor.ca to learn more about organ donation registry.

Gale is also involved with the Windsor & District Chapter of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. On Sunday, September 25 the annual Kidney Walk will take place at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. It is a non-competitive pledge-based walk supporting those living with kidney disease by funding research, creating awareness about kidney health and organ donation, and so much more. For more information and to register visit kidneywalk.ca.

Winner in the adult category (19 and older) was Mike Soulliere of Windsor who beat out Christine Bedard and Nicole McElroy, both of Leamington, and Anthony Orlando of Windsor.

Applicants were asked to submit a video of themselves creating their favourite tomato recipe. Finalists were selected based on their kitchen skills, creativity and pizzazz.

Celebrity chef and Food Network star Roger Mooking with youth Sliced champion Claire Resendes of Kingsville.

Celebrity chef and Food Network star Roger Mooking with adult Sliced winner Mike Soulliere of Windsor.

Gale Pimentel, of Wheatley, recently competed in the Canadian Transplant Games and captured 5 medals. The Games are an opportunity for organ recipients, organ donors and their families to get together for some fierce competition and celebrate the gift of life.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, once you have your mind set on something, it is hard to get you to think about anything else. This dedication can be an asset at work in the days ahead.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you are in good spirits this week and it could be due to some good news that provides you with extra energy. Tackle some tasks at hand and then have fun.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, it may be time for a change of scenery, especially if you feel like you need recharging. Plan a getaway that allows you to unwind free of distractions.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Accept help when it is offered, Cancer. Doing so will considerably cut down on your workload and put you in a better frame of mind. Someone has a proposition that’s promising.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, though you often enjoy being the center of attention, you will enjoy a much-needed break from the limelight in coming days. Use the time to reflect.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, when a job opportunity pops up, jump on it without delay. This could be the break you’re looking for, so don’t pass up the opportunity to get on board.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, recognize that some things are beyond your control, no matter how hard you try to influence the outcomes. Do your best and things will work out for you.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, sometimes the best way to help someone is to refrain from offering advice and let him or her work it out. This week you’ll be put to the test in this line of thinking.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, do your best to address a financial issue in the weeks ahead. It may take some time, but use this week to lay the groundwork for your future financial security.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, a pleasant surprise has you wanting to share good news with anyone and everyone. However, it may be wise to keep things hush-hush for a while until you know all the details.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

There’s no time like the present to perform a self-analysis in an effort to better yourself, Aquarius. Expect the support of family as you look to make positive changes.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, positive thinking and taking action can help you overcome difficult obstacles. Good news is coming your way.

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Seeking volunteers to organize Leamington Terry Fox Run

In this fast-paced world driven by social media and 24hour news cycles, how many of us can remember what happened last week, much less 36 years ago? Yet if you ask millions of Canadians what they recall from 1980 they have one reply: Terry Fox and the Marathon of Hope.

It was on April 12, 1980 that 22-year-old amputee Terry Fox, who lost a leg to cancer, started on a cross-country run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. He was forced to stop 143 days later, on September 1, near Thunder Bay, Ontario, when the cancer spread to his lungs and he was unable to continue. He was hospitalized and later passed away.

In the early days of his run, Terry Fox was an unknown runner on a lonely road. It was in the face of this kind of adversity that Terry formed his indomitable spirit. What matters most today, what compelled Terry to finish that 26th mile every day, is the knowledge that almost nothing is tougher to deal with than a diagnosis of cancer.

Hundreds of thousands of people across Canada are expected to participate in the 36th Annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 18th. The run, an all-inclusive, familyoriented activity, has become a fall tradition in Canada.

Organizers are seeking an enthusiastic individual with exceptional leadership qualities who has the ability to motivate and mobilize a volunteer team in Leamington. Materials and training will be provided by the Terry Fox Foundation.

For more information contact Kim Smith at kim@terryfoxrun.org

Poor Boy Luncheon is Sept. 14

Mark your calendars… Wednesday, September 14 is the annual Leamington Poor Boy Luncheon from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Dr. E. Advance tickets are available at any local real estate office and at the Roma Club. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Funds raised will support Erie Shores Hospice and local Toys 4 Tots.

Antique pumphouse replaced

By Bryan Jessop

A two-day project to replace one of Leamington’s oldest municipally-owned structures supports the notion that it’s what’s inside that matters.

C.F. Bailey Excavating and Bailey Inc. — the former owned and operated by Cecile Bailey and the later by his nephew Trevor Bailey — undertook the task of demolishing the pumphouse at the corner of Point Pelee Drive and Mersea Road E, just north of the entrance to Point Pelee National Park. The eastern half of the building was an addition built in 1952, an upgrade that also included the installation of a new pump and diesel engine at that time. The western half was nearly 90 years of age or older. Records of its original construction date were not available, but documentation revealed that it exchanged hands from private ownership to the town of Leamington in 1928.

The 64-year-old engine and pump located inside the structure will continue to serve the Lloyd Drain that runs along the south side of Mersea Road E, as both are still in reliable, operating condition. The building that surrounded the machinery, however,

had seen better days.

“Between the tin and shingled roof… that was all that kept the whole thing up,” Trevor Bailey said with a chuckle.

Although the old engine and pump will remain in service, the bulk of draining into the lake will be done by a newer, smaller more efficient system located at the same site. The older set up will be used mostly for occasions when excessive amounts of rain require an elevated rate of drainage. The old engine and pump are capable of moving 15,000 gallons of water per minute while the smaller, more efficient system can handle 16,000 gallons of

water per minute.

Items discovered in the pumphouse just prior to demolition included a leather belt-driven pulley, an A&P brand coffee can with a label boasting the use of new vacuum sealing technology and inside a wooden bolt bin, a part inscribed with “Bill Tatomir 1958.” Materials from the old pumphouse still in useable condition — including wood, steel and copper — will be salvaged.

“We’ve got to be environmentally mindful in everything we do,” Trevor Bailey explained.

The demolition process took approximately four

hours, during which time large metal-framed wooden boxes built by Bailey Inc. were used to shelter the pump and engine from falling debris. The following day, Build Source erected a new pumphouse using the same concrete foundation. Although the structure is not on Parks Canada property, it’s replacement will feature a brown roof and green walls that are consistent with Point Pelee buildings. The new structure sits atop the same concrete foundation with 10 foot-high walls, making it taller than the one it replaces.

Construction underway on Pelee-Bevel sewer system

The Municipality of Leamington has commenced sanitary sewer construction along Point Pelee Drive, with construction activities along Bevel Line Road beginning October 9, 2016. Access to local businesses and residents will be maintained during construction.

The work is being conducted to resolve the issue of raw sewage discharging into the watercourse.

Work will involve the construction of new sanitary grav-

ity trunk sewers, forcemains, pump stations and watermain upgrades.

Construction started August 22 and will take place Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Work is expected to be completed July 31, 2017.

Construction will take place on the following streets: Bevel Line Road, Point Pelee Drive, Mersea Road C, Ellis Street.

General contractor Bailey Inc. and C.F. Bailey Excavating took on a demolition project of the Lloyd Drain pumphouse at the corner of Point Pelee Drive and Mersea Road E Tuesday, Aug. 23. The old pumphouse — half of which was built as an addition in 1952 to the original structure that predates 1928 — was leveled to make way for a new structure installed by Build Source.

Patio Party

There was a great turnout of 18 players at Fun Darts on August 19 and there were lots of ties. With 5 wins each were Debbie Ouellette and Gord Crook – Carol Balestrieri and Larry Evoy. Three teams tied with 4 wins – Bonnie Evoy and Joe Pinch – Mary Robinson and Rosemary Duquette – Debbie Seili, Velma Hope and Richard Howe. And, a three-way tie with 2 wins each went to Garry Hope and Tim Moore – Arnold Seili and Doug Seili – Julie Reid, Winnie Simpson and Jim McClellan. The ladies were “hot” again! Seven of them doubled out –Debbie O., Carol, Bonnie, Mary, Rosemary, Velma and Debbie S. Way to give the guys a run for their money, ladies!

Please note, due to this week’s outdoor patio, Fun Mixed Darts will be played on Thursday starting at 7:30 p.m.

Claudette Sykes did a fine job of running the Meat Draws on August 20. Three twotime winners were Bill Derbyshire, Dwaine Simpson and Donna Corlett. Linda Niehus won meat and the 50/50 draw and single winners were Earl Dunmore, Sly Meredith, Vicky Liddle and Mary Robinson.

Br. 324 was happy to welcome family and friends of Murray and Shirley Setterington on Saturday afternoon in celebration of their anniversary. Congrats to Murray and Shirley. Too bad it had to be cut short thanks to Mother Nature.

Due to the hydro outage on Saturday, the Fish Fry had to be cancelled. Ticket money could not be refunded on Saturday because the till wasn’t working, however, the next Fish Fry is Sat. Sept. 24. If you purchased tickets for the Aug. 27 Fish Fry these tickets will be good for the next one. If this doesn’t work for you, you may turn your tickets in at the bar for a refund.

The Legion is hosting its last 2016 Outdoor Patio this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2 and 3, starting at noon each day. Entertainment both days starting around 8 p.m. – Friday, the Pier Road Band; Saturday, Crossroads.

Mark September 18–24 on your calendar. It is Legion Week across Canada. Watch for details on events being held at Branch 324.

Thursdays: Nachos Supreme $7.95

Fridays: Fish ‘n Chips $7.95

Saturdays: Fries Supreme $7.95

Sundays: Twin Breakfasts $8.95

Get special prizes at Leamington Raceway 1:30pm Post Time

Mondays: Quesadillas $7.95

Tuesdays: Taco Tuesdays! 2 Tacos for $6

Wednesday: Ladies Night -Platter & 4 Drinks $23.95 1/2 Price Wings

This Week: Savy Fashions

Leamington ’ s Hot Spot

INTRODUCTION TO LAWN

BOWLING at Leamington Lawn Bowling Club. Free instruction and play on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Next to the United Church at 7 John St, behind Masonic Temple. Parking lot entrance is just off Erie on Clark St., across from Police and Fire stations. Info: Jackie 519-3261361.

BALLOON RELEASE FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS on Thursday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Seacliff Park, Leamington. SEPTEMBER IS CHILDHOOD

CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.

DONATE BLOOD to honour childhood cancer survivors, warriors and to remember those childhood heroes who lost their lives. Leamington Community Blood Donor Clinic at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk Street, Wednesday, September 7, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm. 63 more blood donors needed. Donate blood - Give Life. Walk-ins welcome. To schedule a group blood donation of 3 or more people contact Marisa Gatfield @ marisa.gatfield@blood.ca or 519.945.7486 Ext: 4918

WALK-IT FOR PARKINSON’S –Sunday, September 11, Malden Park and Visitor’s Centre, 4200 Malden Road, Windsor. Registration 12:00 noon. Walk starts at 1:00 pm. (2km and 5km walk) on paved trails. Free t-shirts and pedometers for all walkers. The Walk is followed by a free bbq picnic and activities – pole walking, Scottish dancers, VON exer-

cises, face painting, Canadian Blood Services.

BICENTENNIAL BRANCH OF THE UELAC SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, 2016 at 12 pm (noon), Church of the Epiphany, Kingsville. Guest Speaker: Chris Carter. RSVP ASAP to info.bicentennial@uelac.org or call 519-995-3529 (leave message).

SUMMER CONCERT WITH DALE BUTLER AND FRIENDS at St. Andrew's United Church, Sunday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m., 4625 Main St., Comber. Freewill offering. Refreshments to follow in church hall.

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.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS WINDSOR-ESSEX ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS from the Leamington area to volunteer in a group mentoring setting called On Track to Success which takes place from September to June. Info at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca/ or call 519-945-5232 ext. 23 to speak with Rose Culmone, Director of Programs.

JOIN LIFE CHAIN ON SUNDAY, OCT. 2, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at several locations in Essex County. Leamington at Erie & Talbot,

More info found in wedding certificate

By Bryan Jessop

Local genealogy enthusiasts are continuing to uncover information regarding a 101-yearold marriage certificate discovered in the basement of the former Leamington Royal Canadian Legion building.

In separate fact-finding missions, Karyn Mannell and Bette Peacock previously revealed that the first and second initials of the bride and groom — A.J. Ford and C.E. Cowan, respectively — stood for Agnes Isabella and Corydon Elliott. More recently, another local history aficionado who requested anonymity found additional background information within the pages of a book on the Reid family tree. The Cowans were relatives of the same Reids that founded Leamington’s funeral home.

Earlier, Peacock revealed why finding direct descendants of Agnes and Corydon was proving difficult — there are none. Records Peacock found suggested that the couple who wed on Apr. 21, 1915 had no children, a fact later verified by the anonymous source. Making it difficult to find extended family members to take ownership of the document is the fact that Corydon later went by the name Gordon and that Agnes was more commonly referred to as “Belle.”

Through stumbling across obituary copies, the anonymous source discovered that the couple is buried at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery immediately west of urban Leamington on County Road 34/Talbot Street West. Agnes was born in 1894 and died in 1984 at the age of 90. Corydon, born in 1874, died at the age of 88 in 1962 following a brief illness. He was a member of three community Lodge organizations, the symbol of one of which is inscribed on his headstone.

“I remember them from when I was a kid,” explained the anonymous source, who also noted that the couple lived within close proximity to her grandparents. “Gord sang in our church choir. They were a tall, thin couple.”

The church referred to was the Oakland Community Church, which in 1991 amalgamated with Goldsmith and Mount Carmel to become a single congregation known as Mersea United.

The concealed source also indicated that Corydon appeared to be the youngest in a family of seven or eight children. The size of Agnes’s family remains unclear. The couple, both of whom originated from Mersea Township before their wedding, lived together on the 10th Concession.

The wedding certificate found at the former Leamington Legion building is currently in possession of Bob McKee, who is hoping to find a descendant to take ownership of the unique document. Anyone who is a relative of Corydon or Agnes can be put in touch with McKee by contacting The Southpoint Sun at 519-398-9098 or e-mailing bryan@southpointsun.ca.

BANK THEATRE NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434 LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

AUDITION CALL FOR "LEND ME A TENOR"

SEPTEMBER 7 & 8 @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Final Two Creeks concert

Martha Renaud and her friends will entertain at Two Creeks Conservation Area at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 4.

Kingsville at Main & Division. For other locations or more information call 519-325-0929 or 519969-7555.

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, October 5, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New Donors and Walk Ins Welcome! To book an appointment, please contact us at 1-888236-6283 / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AND HERITAGE VILLAGE (CTMHV) ON THE ARNER TOWN LINE IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS to help with kids programs such as 'Pioneer for a Day', special events, shows, meetings, or in the museum, log cabins and period buildings, etc. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help out, contact Judy Anderson, Education and Volunteer Coordinator at CTMHV, 519-776-6909 or email education@ctmhv.com

ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH REGISTRATION FOR RECONCILIATION AND FIRST COMMUNION for 2015 - 2016 . Call Simone at the office to register Public School students 519-3262643.

MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise. It's free, fun, and wheelchair accessible. All seniors welcome.

All preparation materials are available on the Bank Theatre website: www.banktheatre.com

Characters: 1 male mid 30’s; 1 female late 20’s; 1 male mid 50’s; 1 male mid 40’s Italian accent; 1 female late 30’s Italian accent; 1 female mid 50’s; 1 female mid 30’s; 1 male or female late 20’s Italian accent.

SEPTEMBER 10 @ 7:30 PM

BENEFIT CONCERT PRESENTED BY CURTIS DREIDGER

Accomplished Ontario musician and choir master, Curtis Dreidger, will be performing a benefit concert for The Bank Theatre, entitled "My Puny Life". Primarily a piano concert he will also be performing on mandolin, guitar and violin. All proceeds go to The Bank Theatre. Tickets are $15 and available at Wharram's Jewellery, Thomson Guardian Pharmacy and Counter Effects or online at brownpapertickets.com

ON GOLDEN POND

SEPTEMBER 16, 17, 23, 24 @ 7:30 PM

SEPTEMBER 18 & 25 @ 2:00 PM

Under the direction of Joel Lewsaw the Sun Parlour Players present this wonderful classic play. Tickets are $15 and available at: brownpapertickets.com, Wharram’s Jewellery, Thomson Guardian Pharmacy and Counter Effects.

Upcoming events include Allison Brown in concert, October 14, followed by the comical musical production of "The Addams Family" October 20 - 23. Ticket info to follow.

The last concert of the 2016 summer series will wrap up with talent and passion allied to great storytelling. Martha is an astute observer of life, picks out the nonsense and the deep sense in what we do, and turns it into delightful, lilting music. Concerts are free, although the hat is passed to help offset costs.

OBITUARY

Giuseppa Cervini

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Giuseppa Cervini. Born in Ripi, Italy, on December 6, 1923, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Sun Parlor Home.

OBITUARY

Steve Stein

Beloved wife of the late Antonio Cervini (2012) for 68 years. Dear mother of the late Roberto Cervini, Maria Imperioli and late husband Gino, Silvana and Franco Ippoliti. Loving grandmother of Angela and Gary Mizerak, Piero Imperioli, Melissa and Walter Saldanha, Melinda and Brad Theaker, and great-grandmother of Evan Mizerak, Elise Mizerak, Adam Saldanha, Izara Saldanha and Brayden Theaker. Dear sister of the late Eugenio Imola (Michelina), the late Alfredo and Vincenza Zirlli, the late Domenico and Natalina Imola, the late Domenica and Emilio Bernardi, the late Salma and Armando Rota, the late Luigi and Francesca Imola, and sister-in-law of Vincenza and Americo Ferrante, the late John Cervini (Filomena).

Giuseppa worked at Cervini Farms all her life. Special thanks to Nancy Morand, Kendra Powell, Dr. Gow and all the staff at the Sun Parlor Home. Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection is at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk St., Leamington, on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society, St. Michael’s Parish Building Fund, Erie Shores Hospice or Sun Parlor Home.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Edward Gresik

Edward Gresik passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2016.

Beloved husband for 71 years of Jean (nee Welsh). Dear father of Rick (Brenda) and Mary Ann (Karry) Kouvelas. Loving grandfather of Alison (Shawn), Melody (Ben), Joanna (Marc), Benjamin (Amanda), Mark (Crystal), Joseph (Christine), Stephanie (Matthew). Loving great-grandfather of 8 great-grandkids. Dear brother of the late Stella and Mary. Eddie retired from G.M. after 41 years as an engineer. He enjoyed his time playing with the Windsor Banjos and building and flying radio controlled planes, most recently with the Leamington R/C Club.

Visitation is at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Edward’s life will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Kay officiating. If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Chatham-Kent Racing Against Drugs Committee. Share a memory or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father and Opa, Steve Stein, on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the age of 94 years, peacefully and surrounded by his family.

Cherished husband for 75 years to the late Maria (July 24, 2016). Dear father of Otto (the late Loanne), Helen Zimmer (the late Adolf), Anneliese Tiessen (Rick LeGroulx), Heide Gilbert (Bill). Loving Opa of Jason and Cristina Stein, Linda and Jim Seguin, Monica and Peter Ivankovic, Matthew, Rodney and Charlotte Tiessen, Stephanie Butler, Phillip Gilbert (fiancée Sarah), and great-Opa to Julianna and Alexander, Tonya and Gilles, Taylor, Ryann, Adanjo and Tijana, Cole and Blake, and great-great-Opa to Gilles Jr., Ezekiel and Elijah. Predeceased by two brothers, Heinrich and Johann.

Steve had a life longlove affair and respect with the land. He continued his passion after retiring from farming with his award-winning garden which he attended to each and every day.

Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Thursday from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Thursday at 8 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Steve’s life will be held from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., Leamington, on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. Pastor Sylvia Swiatosckik officiating. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Make a Wish Foundation.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the staff on the 2nd Floor (Palliative Care) at Leamington Hospital and to Dr. Robert Stapleton for all the special care they provided Steve.

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

Revised site plans

Municipal Council agreed to accept two revised site plans Monday , Aug. 22.

The first was changed to accommodate provisions requested by the Ministry of Transportation for the construction, maintenance and operation of infrastructure associated with the Phase 1A development of a greenhouse operation on County Road 14.

The second amended site plan related to the Proposed Nursing Home Facility at 30 Seacliff Drive. The main building has been shifted west, accommodating a hydro easement, the parking originally located on the west has been shifted to the east, and a loading dock has also been shifted from the west side to the south side. There will also be a pedestrian connection to the trail to the west of the property.

Leamington to participate in affordable housing program

Monday evening, Aug. 22, Municipal Council agreed to confirm the municipality’s participation in the Social Infrastructure Fund Rental Housing capital component of the Investment in Affordable Housing program. This is an effort to make rental housing more available to families that cannot afford market rate rentals.

To assist in this effort, the municipality must agree to lower the tax rate on these affordable units to a rate that is “equivalent to or lower than the single residential rate or provide a grant-in-lieu to have the same effect, and have a Municipal Housing bylaw to enable municipal contributions pursuant to the Municipal Act.

Council voted in favour of the program.

Car show supports local charity

By Bryan Jessop

With a strong showing of support from classic car owners, local sponsors and even the weather, the Leamington Classic Cruisers Alumni in turn offered further support of a charitable cause.

Miss Lizzy’s Foundation received a boost of $2,500 from net proceeds raised by the gathering at The Roma Club Sunday, Aug. 21. The Leamington Cruisin ’16 Car Show drew 270 entries from as far away as Brantford and an estimated 40 to 50 vehicles that made their first appearances in the event’s fifth year. Miss Lizzy’s Foundation was originally established to financially support the families of local cancer patients and more recently, has helped fund the Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington, which now includes a garden area in its name.

The count of classic and custom cars and trucks surpassed last year’s turnout by more than 40 vehicles. The show’s fifth installment was complimented by 81 area sponsors that provided 60 trophies and offered 141 door prizes. Organization of the show was again led by Gino DelCiancio, husband of Miss Lizzy’s Foundation founder Liz DelCiancio. Assisting Gino were fellow Classic Cruisers Alumni members Bill Stasso, Blake Hunter and their families. The dayof operation of Cruisin ’16 was also conducted by a team of 21 volunteers.

“We’ve worked really hard to put this show on,” said Gino. “I’m grateful for their help — this sort of thing doesn’t happen by itself. There’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes. We had a small army helping us out.”

The $2,500 donated to the Windsor-Essex County charity actually grew to $2,803.25 when 50/50 draw winner Cecil Bailey of Leamington contributed half of his winnings of $606.50 towards the show’s cause.

“When we can do something like this to promote the car hobby and then give back to a great charity, it’s pretty successful,” said Stasso.

DelCiancio, Stasso and Hunter were hoping to attract between 200 and 300 vehicles for this year’s show, which has been hosted by The Roma Club since its inception when it was affiliated with the Leamington Tomato Festival.

“It went really well and the weather held up,” DelCiancio noted. “I’m very happy with how everything turned out.”

As in previous years, G-Man Productions will follow up the mid-late August show with a follow-up early autumn event. On Sunday, Oct. 2, Cruisin’ For A Cure will take place at The Roma Club, starting with registration from 10 am. to noon and ending with awards and prizes at 3 p.m. Proceeds from the show — which is open to all makes, models and years — will help support one-year-old Sophie O’Brien, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer known as Retinoblastoma in her brain and both eyes.

The pre-registration fee for Cruisin’ For A Cure is $20. Forms are available by calling DelCiancio at 519-5674343, downloading at www.gmancarshow.com or e-mailing gino@gmancharshow.com. Registration on the day of the event is $25 while admission for spectators is free. The show will feature

and

dash plaques

goody bags to the first 50 entries, trophies, door prizes, Roma Club meals in the pavilion, music of the 1950s and ‘60s and a barbecue.

Leamington Classic Cruisers Alumni and Leamington Cruisin ’16 Car Show organizers Gino DelCiancio (far left), Bill Stasso (second from left) and Blake Hunter (far right) present the Best of Show Award to Leamington’s Andy Stanton for his 1931 Dodge Desoto.

The Prestige Award for Best Original Muscle Car by G.H. Bailey Memorial is presented by Marianne (left) and Kelly Stasso to Ron Platsko of Leamington for his 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix.

The 1971 (left) and 1972 Chevrolet Chevelles of Phil Lucier and Deb and Wayne Newbery.

Car Detective Bill Sherk chats with Andy Stanton while checking out Stanton’s 1931 Dodge DeSoto.

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC

Wed., Sept 7/16

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the KINSMEN RECREATION COMPLEX

1-888-2 DONATE

Peewee Selects win end of season tourney

The Leamington Peewee Selects team, sponsored by Unifab, won their end of season tournament in Amherstburg the weekend of August 19-21.

The tournament began Friday night. Leamington’s first game was against the Forest Glade Falcons, a team that Leamington is very familiar with, playing them 4 times during the regular season as well as at the mid-season tournament that Forest Glade hosted.

Leamington came ready to play. Paul Sleiman was the starting pitcher and shut down the Falcons’ top 4 hitters. At the bottom of the first, Leamington’s first 4 batters all hit singles, scoring Derrick Friesen, Nathan Krahn, Kevin Teichroeb and Nathan Pilmer. During the second inning the Falcons started with a double but Leamington only gave up one run that inning. Strong pitching and great defense by both teams kept the game that way until the top of the seventh inning. Forest Glade needed 3 runs to tie the game. The first 2 batters got on base with a walk, turning over the lineup to the top of their order. Leamington called on their closer Curtis Chorba to finish the game. Curtis was excited for the opportunity. He pitched well, facing the top of the batting order, getting 3 groundball outs. A hard fought battle earned Leamington a 4-2 win.

On Saturday morning Leamington faced Kingsville. Kevin Teichroeb and Nathan Pilmer pitched a great game. The boys scored 1 run in the first inning. and then another 5 runs were scored in the third inning after Lucas Ingratta hit a bases clearing double out to centre field. Nathan Pilmer, Paul Sleiman, and Owen Knelsen also hit doubles during the game. Leamington finished their second game with another win, the final score was 12-3.

The next team Leamington faced was South Windsor. Nathan Pilmer, Kevin Neufeld and Paul Sleiman pitched a great game, giving Leamington the edge they needed for their next victory. This game was definitely a game that was a battle of the pitchers. No runs were scored in the first 4 innings. Kevin Teichroeb was solid all game playing first base, knocking down many balls and getting the out. At the beginning of the sixth inning, the game was tied at 1. South Windsor took the lead but when Leamington had a chance to bat, Curtis Chorba got on base, followed by Andrew Sleiman. Both boys stole bases, putting them into a scoring position. Kevin Neufeld and Owen Knelsen batted next, scoring 2 runs. South Windsor was not ready for the game to be over at the top of

the seventh inning. They battled hard and scored the tying run with 2 out and a man left on third before they retired the side. Leamington came back with Nathan Krahn hitting a single, followed by Kevin Teichroeb and Zack Murray for the win. The final score for this game was 4-3. The third game on Saturday was against the LaSalle Turtle Club. Two undefeated teams were about to face each other and the winning team would earn a spot in the finals on Sunday afternoon. Leamington came out fired up and ready to play. Leamington’s pitchers, Zack Murray, Derrick Friesen and Nathan Krahn, were hitting all corners of the strike

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Leamington Peewee Selects defeated LaSalle to win the end of season tournament in Amherstburg Aug. 19-21. Team members, front, left to right: Owen Knelsen, Andrew Sleiman. Middle row, left to right: Kevin Nuefeld, Kevin Teichroeb, Derrick Friesen, Nathan Krahn, Curtis Chorba, Zack Murray, Lucas Ingratta, Paul Sleiman. Back row: Coach Matt Chorba, Nathan Pilmer (seated), coach John Knelson, coach Jerry Ingratta. (Submitted photo)

Peewee Selects win end of season tourney

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zone. Only 2 runs were given up during this game. Leamington batted well, scoring 6 runs in the first inning. Lucas Ingratta went 3 for 3, with a single and 2 triples. Paul Sleiman, Andrew Sleiman and Kevin Teichroeb also batted 3 for 3. Nathan Pilmer, Curtis Chorba, Kevin Neufeld and Owen Knelsen went 2 for 3. Leamington outscored LaSalle 14-2, securing them a spot in the finals.

The semi-final game was between LaSalle Turtle Club and Forest Glade Falcons. Both teams battled hard right to the last out. LaSalle won that game, putting them into the final against Leamington.

The championship game was played on Sunday afternoon. Leamington started the game strong by scoring the first 5 batters. Pitching was also a key factor for Leamington, keeping them ahead of their opponent.

Paul Sleiman pitched the first 2 innings, only giving up 1 run while facing 7 batters. In the third inning, Leamington scored another 4 runs.

Kevin Neufeld took to the mound in the third and only gave up 1 run and struck out the next 3 batters.

The top of the fourth inning was more of the same. The bases were loaded when Nathan Pilmer came up to bat. He hit a bases clearing triple.

Owen Knelsen pitched in the fourth inning, striking out 2 batters, and then a ground ball for the last out. Kevin Teichroeb, Nathan Pilmer and Curtis Chorba batted 3 for 3. Going 2 for 3 at the plate were Andrew Sleiman, Derrick Friesen, Nathan Krahn, Zack Murray, Lucas Ingratta, Paul Sleiman, Kevin Neufeld and Owen Knelsen.

Nathan Pilmer played great behind home plate all weekend, throwing out many runners trying to steal. The final score was 16-2 for Leamington.

The team would like to thank their team sponsor, UniFab, for a great season.

LAST CHANCE!

WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY

LIVE IN CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUEST

AARON LEWIS

Thursday, September 8

TOM JONES

Saturday, September 17

GABRIEL IGLESIAS

#FLUFFYBREAKSEVEN TOUR

Sunday, September 25

TEARS FOR FEARS

Friday, September 30

ALICE COOPER

Sunday, October 2

ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK

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Local curlers win silver at National Seniors Games

Four local curlers travelled to Brampton recently for the National Senior Games and tallied a 5-0 result in the round robin against Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Skipped by Frank Willoughby from Kingsville Curling Club, the team included Deb Willoughby also from Kingsville C.C., and Wayne and Carol Quinn of the Sun Parlour Curling Club. The final game pitted the team against the NWT team that had a 4-1 record. After a close game, the NWT team took home the gold medal while the Ontario team brought home the silver medal. Congratulations to the Ontario team of Willoughby’s and Quinn’s. From left to right are Frank Willoughby, Deb Willoughby, Wayne Quinn and Carol Quinn.

(Submitted photo)

Erie Shores Sr. league enjoys fine day of golf

Fifty-nine Erie Shores senior golfers of the Flamingo Restaurant League enjoyed another fine golf day on Tuesday, Aug. 23.

Fifty-fifty winners were Ron Gagne and Kevin Shaften. Closest to the pin on #3 was Bill Gherasim and on #16 it was Brent Metz. Longest putt on #8 was made by Bob Sutherland and on #9 it was Bob Park.

In a game of two low nets the winning team at -31 was Jim Jones, Larry Lucier, Frank Dick and Neil Reimer. Second at -28 was the team of Tim Dobson, Henry Hildebrandt, Brent Metz and Frank Gow. In third at -27 were Bill Gherasim, Don Mensch, Dave Wilkinson and Mike Wright. The fourth place team at -20 was Ross Clark, Guy Mcintyre, John St James and John Tofflemire.

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Frank Gow shot low round of the day with a fine 74, followed by Mike Wright’s 76. Also breaking the 80 barrier were Dave Wilkinson and Tom Miehl with 77s.

Frank Gow led the birdie parade with 4, followed by John Rutgers with 2. Tom Bondy and Ed Krahn had birds on #2. Gary McRae had one on #4, while Mike Wright and Willy Patkau birdied #5. Richard Reive birdied #6, Bob Park #9, and Dick Segedin #10. Frank Dick and Don Noels birdied #12, Tom Miehl #14, Fred Klassen #15, and Jamie Arquette rounded off the birdies with one on #16.

If you haven’t signed up for next week yet, you can do so at the men’s locker room in the club house or send an email to esseniorleague@ gmail.com. See you then.

A ridiculous Tim-tation

If there’s anything we should learn to stop saying as a species, it has got to be “now I’ve seen everything.”

No matter how many bizarre or fascinating things you’ve seen, there will quite often be something even more unusual waiting for you just around the proverbial corner. In case you haven’t seen it in person or at least on Facebook or local television media, there’s a giant bag of popcorn on the southeast side of Highway 2/Queen’s Line between Chatham and Tilbury (closer to Tilbury). The massive attraction is blue and purple in colour with the Cineplex symbol printed proudly on the outside for a steady flow of traffic to see. I can’t say for sure, but it’s probably visible as well from Highway 401 — talk about massive exposure.

Anyway, this big ol’ bag of popcorn has a lightning rod poking out from its centre as if waiting for Mother Nature to do what it’s got to do to trigger a massive explosion of popcorn to rain down upon this swath of farmland in the ward of West Kent. There’s even a security guard hired to patrol this unusual spectacle, making sure nobody messes with it during the small hours of the morning (or any other time of day, I suppose).

Everybody’s supposed to wonder whether or not it’ll ever work, but I personally don’t believe the Cineplex marketing and promotions department has any such expectations. For one, this lightning rod reaches about 20 feet into the air, making it significantly shorter than nearby hydro poles. Secondly, from what I’ve heard, the “bag” is filled with kernels that have already been popped. Thirdly, the Tilbury area had a humdinger of a thunderstorm on Sunday afternoon — the most prolific in recent memory — and nothing happened at the site of what is essentially a very peculiar billboard.

That’s the thing. It doesn’t HAVE to work because it’s already achieved precisely what Cineplex has set out to do. It’s caught our attention in spades. Mission accomplished.

Just as recently, the wide world of professional baseball has embarked on a campaign that is far less imaginative and far more desperate and pathetic — the kind of stunt that I’d expect from Gary Bettman and his NHL lackeys, but not from a sport that’s already exponentially more popular

in the U.S. It seems that Tim Tebow — the quarterback who somehow caused a sensation by not quite being able to cut it in the NFL — is being featured in a sort of showcase baseball game in hopes of landing a spot with a minor league farm team.

Remember the hysterically infamous “WHYYYYYY?!?

WHYYYYYY?!?” outburst of Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan after rival Tonya Harding had a hired thug crack her over the knee with a chunk of lead pipe (or whatever it was)? That’s the voice/sound clip that played over and over again in my head when I read about Tim Tebow getting a shot a professional baseball. It’s ludicrous, the most pathetic media stunt I’ve seen in professional sport since, well, ever.

First off, Tebow has not played competitive organized baseball since his junior year (Grade 11) of high school. He’s 29 years old now, so that would have been more than a decade ago. Think about that for a second. Every single young gun on this planet who has ever stepped onto a field even once in college/university baseball since the early

stages of “Dubyah’s” second term in the Whitehouse is more deserving of a shot at the big leagues. That’s got to be hundreds of thousands of players, possibly millions.

But allowing for those sorts of opportunities wouldn’t be a big ol’ publicity stunt now would they? What really makes me want to pound my head against a wall in this horrible circus is that 20 of of 30 MLB teams — including the Detroit Tigers — are actually sending scouts to this ‘showcase’ to see if Tebow is worthy of signing up with a minor league affiliate, likely in a single A loop. As far as I’m aware, Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter has been the only one to bluntly express no interest whatsoever in humouring Tebow’s newfound aspirations. I tip my Tigers cap to Showalter for being what appears to be one of the very few voices of reason in this debacle.

Honestly, I wish I could push memories of “Tebowmania” out of my head. It was horrible. Here we had a guy who got lucky in a few games and people went crazy. I’m no John Madden (the NFL commentator/former

player, not the former New Jersey Devil), but when a football team wins a game where it managed TWO successful passes, that game was won DESPITE it’s quarterback, not because of him. I guess it’s Tebowmania that I hate, not the player himself. I could barely hit the broad side of a barn with a football, never mind win a Heisman Trophy.

Still, I can’t help but wonder if Tebow should instead pursue a job as one

of those pre-game, halftime or post-game commentators for a network broadcasting NFL games.

“But what about Michael Jordan?” you ask. Yeah, that was weird too. He played a season with Chicago White Sox minor affiliate Birmingham Barons after retiring from the NBA and managed a .202 batting average — not great, but I’ve heard of worse. And yes, his appearances did wonders for the Barons’ attendance records, no doubt a fact in the back of the minds of those who

want to see Tebow succeed in baseball.

Some marketing departments would try free pizza coupons with every ticket purchase. Guess I’m one of the few who’d take that over watching Tebow strike out in three straight pitches over and over again.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Aug. 22: 1st Nina Towle and Helen Preyde, 2nd Shirley Plant and Jeanne Manners, 3rd Ron Martin and Marie Ellwood, 4th Dave Derbyshire and Mame Nicholson. Bridge games are played every Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Aug. 23: 1st Peggy Kainz and Pat DeNapoli, 2nd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote, 3rd Marg Koeman and Vi Major, 4th Joyce Bear and Dave Derbyshire. Bridge is each Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

Harrow Bridge Club, Aug. 25: North/South - 1st Pat DeNapoli and Frank Duransk, 2nd John and Dorothy McGregor, 3rd Bob and Sally Bell. East/West - 1st Suzanne Cyr and Ron Martin, 2nd Frieda Birch and Jan Cooper, 3rd Pat Rivait and Cathy Mitchell. Bridge is on Thursdays at Harrowood, 7 p.m.

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Beach volleyball winds up for the season with Mixed 6s championships

Beach Volleyball League Championships for the Velocity Thursday Mixed 6s took place on August 25 with 18 teams participating in the fourth year of the league. Divided into five pools, the following teams took top honors in each division: Pool A - Fehriesen; Pool B - Just the Farm; Pool C - Tips Don’t Lie; Pool D – Sunsetters; and Pool E - That’s What She Set.

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This was also the final night of youth training for the summer as the club prepares to head indoors for the fall season. Club director Jim Konrad was happy with this year’s turnout and the efforts put forward at Seacliff Beach to keep it clean.

“This is by far the cleanest we have seen the beach,” said Konrad. “The dedication of a daily staff member by the municipality has made a big difference in the number of people on the beach because it is clean. Locals and those visiting the area want to stay down here to enjoy the water, great sunsets and some fun on the volleyball courts.”

For more information about club volleyball programs and indoor youth development for girls and boys visit www.velocityvolleyball.ca

Progs golf report

On Tuesday, August 23, fifty-seven Erie Shores proggers enjoyed a superlative day of hit and chase the little white, yellow, lime green ball around the course.

In another of our luck of the draw games, they never seem to be close anymore. The golf gods seem to shine on just a few individuals. Team D ended with a total of +9 but would have had much more had Ward Hutchins not limped in with a -11. Ouch! This is the same Ward who won the men’s championship recently. In all fairness, Ward had to get 41 points – more than Gord Anderson can get in 3 weeks. Team winners include Dave Wilkinson, Henry Hildebrandt (8 time winner), Bob Park, Jack Martin, Bill Gherasim, Bill Conn, Frank Gow, Garth Dennerley, Larry Roberts, Tim Tiessen, Dan McQueen (for the eighth time), Gary McRae, Ron Koop, Ken Cobby and Ward Hutchins. They each won $10 and Ward used his on some foamy beverage.

The best golfers were Frank Gow (+6) and Vic Penner (+6). They each earned $17. Tied at +5 were Roger Cote, Greg Dunmore, Matt Dick, and Dan McQueen. They got to keep $2 each.

In the skins game, $22 was handed out for each skin. These grateful golfers are Henry Hildebrandt, Andy Herring, Vic Penner and Tom Miehl.

I apologize for not reporting on the 3 putt snake. Since I last wrote, the snake has been handed over twice. The first recipient was Greg Gare. He reluctantly handed it over to Gene Bouliane who will proudly display it on his bag until another golfer 3 putts.

I don’t usually write about things that didn’t happen on

progs day; however, I am making an exception since it is so newsworthy. On the championship weekend, Matt Dick, of golf ball in the groin infamy, had a memorable encounter with a wasp. While Matt’s playing partner was about to hit the ball, a wasp buzzed up Matt’s pant leg and zapped him in the fleshiest part of his anatomy. “Sweet cheeks!” it thought and twisted its tiny mouth on this succulent morsel for a second helping. Matt smothered his scream of agony until his partner hit, and then there was the cry of the banshee. Matt, from the back, had a Kim Kardashian style bottom. Best part is he didn’t have to pay for the plumped out derrière. Looking good Matt!

Velocity Volleyball Thursday Night Mixed 6s League Championships took place at Seacliff Beach on August 25 with 18 teams taking part.

Team Jack Nicklaus steams ahead in Thursday night

men’s golf

On what had to feel like one the hottest days ever on record with humidex readings reaching 102ºF, only 72 players showed up to play August 25 in the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores Golf Club. However, the steamy weather had little effect on Team Jack Nicklaus who ploughed 8 points ahead of the Byron Nelson team by picking up 18 points to finally take over first place with 209.

Team Tom Watson also had a good night, getting 17 points to remain in third place with 196, while Team Tiger Woods kept themselves within scoring distance in fourth place with 19 points and a 187 total. The Gary Player team remains in fifth spot with 169 points, with Team Walter Hagen another 9 back at 160 and Sam Snead holding steady in seventh place with 152.

The hot muggy weather also had little effect on individual scores for certain players like Glen Rideout who fired a sizzling 3 under par 32 to lead all gross shooters. Other impressive gross scores included Mike Ferreira’s 1 under par 34 and even par rounds of 35 shot by Greg Dunmore, Dave Owens, Ryan Peltier, Ward Hutchins and Brian Humphreys.

On the net side of the track it was just as impressive with Bill Gherasim leading the way with a 6 under par net 29. Following behind with 3 under par net 32s were Brian Plumb and Glen Rideout, while Bobby Dick and Greg Dunmore were another stroke behind with 2 under par net 33s. Oddly enough, the only area showing any signs of fatigue was in the skins game competition where there were just three winners. Mike Herbert grabbed a skin on the fourth hole with a birdie 3, while Bill Gherasim had an eagle 3 on the sixth hole and Larry Stull picked up an eagle 1 on the fifth hole.

To follow the complete list of the league’s weekly results and find out more about upcoming matches and the Closing Dinner and Awards Night, go on-line to www.erieshoresgolf.com and click on the “Official Thursday Night Men’s League Website”.

Summer Camp Kids Enjoy Special Visitor

On Tuesday, August 23 the kids attending Summer Camp at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex had a special visitor. Chad LeCoure, #1 skipper in Canada and #3 in America at the PanAms, stopped by to teach the kids how to skip and showed them many different tricks. He also demonstrated one of his winning routines. – Submitted photo

Ladies 18 hole golf results

The Erie Shores 18 hole ladies golf league enjoyed excellent playing conditions on Tuesday, August 23. As always, the greens were in great shape but putts were not included in the score for a game called “No Putts”.

Debbie Dunmore led Flight A, while Carolyn Kelly had the best score for Flight B. Vi Gillett was the winner for Flight C.

Chip-ins were had by Lynne Towle on #1, Lynda McAnally on #12, Linda Segedin on #16, Lynda Mastronardi on #4, and Brenda Ruiter on #1.

Flyers nipped by Vipers in pre-season games

By Bryan Jessop

The Leamington Flyers’ rookie hopefuls came up just short — twice — in the team’s traditional home-and-away exhibition season against the LaSalle Vipers.

The Flyers have taken a few steps closer to finalizing their roster for the start of the 2016-17 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League season, which begins with the Showcase Weekend in London September 10-11. Leamington’s first of two exhibition tilts ended in a 3-2 overtime loss against the Vipers Friday, Aug. 26, followed by a 2-1 regulation defeat the following Sunday at the Vollmer Centre. Friday’s game started on a strong note for LaSalle, which finished the first frame with a 1-0 lead and 18-11 shots on net advantage. Blake McConnville beat Tyler Ryan with a low shot just over 11 minutes into the game.

Goaltenders at both ends were tested evenly through the second and third stanzas, where shots were even at 9-9 and 11-11, respectively. The Flyers continued to trail by a goal at the seven-and-a-half minute mark of the second period, but turned the deficit into a lead over a course of a minute and 50 seconds. Brett Smith knotted the score up at 1-1 after being set up by Stephane Crevier and Jake Nimmo to put the hosts on the scoreboard. Adam Jeffery gave Leamington its only

lead after taking feeds from Nimmo and Lucas Versuk.

Luke Mahon forced overtime for LaSalle with 5:36 left on the clock by solving Aidan Pitre. After two minutes and 40 seconds of overtime action, Abdul Abouzeeni notched the game winner for the Vipers.

“Right now the goal is to play hard and get better as the season goes on.”

— Tony Piroski

Both teams were zero for one on the power play while LaSalle established a 41-32 shots on net advantage.

“I think we played a good game,” explained Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “We played our younger guys from camp and I thought they showed well.”

A mix of carded rookies and Junior B hopefuls made the trip to LaSalle Sunday, Aug. 28 for the second of two games. McConnville again drew first blood, this time late in the second on a shot against Essex 73’s netminder Noah Hendrick. Blake Bain replied about three minutes later with the series’ only man-advantage tally, assisted by Jaydon Fetter and Grif-

fin Robinson.

With 2:17 left in the third, veteran forward and former Windsor Spitfire Daniel Beaudoin came up with the game winner for the Vipers. LaSalle dressed four veterans for the game while the Flyers again dispatched a team filled with rookies and players vying for a spot on the regular season roster.

The Vipers outshot their guests 39-29 and were zero for two on the power play while the Flyers went one for one.

“It was another good game,” Piroski said of the Sunday match. “I’m happy with the effort.”

Following three weeks of scrimmaging, the Flyers began fine-tuning their approach to the 2016-17 campaign starting with their Monday, Aug. 29 practice. The team’s pre-season, on-ice schedule included four two-to-three-hour sessions between Sunday’s exhibition game and the Sept. 10 season opener in London against the three-time defending Sutherland Cup champion Caledonia Corvairs. On Sunday, Sept. 11, the Flyers will take on the Elmira Sugar Kings before heading back to Highbury Canco Arena for their 7:10 p.m. home opener against the Vipers.

Following Sunday’s match in LaSalle, the Flyers whittled

down the list of prospects to 25 with three or four more positions to fill. The OHL’s North Bay Battalion will likely decide on goaltender Connor Meyerink on Wednesday or Thursday of this week. He’ll join the Flyers if not offered a position on North Bay’s roster, meaning a goalie position may still be up in the air for Leamington’s line-up.

The team will also select one more defenseman and another one or two forwards. The Flyers are also waiting on word from Mitchell Crevatin, who is trying out with the Niagara Ice Dogs.

“We’re not ready now, but we’ll be better soon as far as organizing and systems go,” Piroski noted.

“Right now the goal is to play hard and get better as the season goes on.”

Leamington Flyers 1st home game is Thursday, September 15

ABOVE: Stephane Crevier of the Flyers is chased by LaSalle’s Lucas Gignac and Kevin Gursoy of the Vipers as he sprints toward the Vipers’ zone with the puck during a Friday, Aug. 26 preseason match at Unico Arena. The Vipers won 3-2

AT RIGHT: Brett Smith and Kade McKibbon of the Flyers advance into the LaSalle zone during a pre-season exhibiton game against the Vipers Aug. 26.

Tyler Ryan makes a save in the Leamington net during a pre-season exhibition game between the Flyers and visiting LaSalle Vipers.

1966 Dodge Coronet replaces the one he bought new

Fifty years ago, Don Pearce of Leamington walked into Jack Forster’s Dodge-DeSoto dealership and purchased a new 1966 Dodge Coronet 2-door hardtop. Ten different engines were available: a 170 cubic inch Six, a 225 Six, two versions of the 273 V8, a 318 V8, a 361 V8, two versions of the 383 V8, a 426 V8, and a 440 V8.

Don had his Coronet for only a couple of years and that car is long gone.

Many years later, he found a replacement and bought it.

His new ’66 Coronet comes from South Carolina and has the biggest V8 of all with the whopping 440 cubic inches producing a tiresquealing 350 horsepower. This was at the height of the 1960s horsepower race, which began in 1949 with the new overhead-valve Olds Rocket V8.

The Chrysler Corporation was not slow in jumping on the horsepower bandwagon.

The first Hemi V8 came out in 1951 with 331 cubic inches and was available on the Chrysler Saratoga, New Yorker, and Imperial. Its volumetric efficiency allowed it to run on regular fuel while giving incredible acceleration.

Dodge joined the horsepower race in 1953 with its 241 cubic inch Red Ram V8, at first with 140 horsepower but capable of much more. It was a scaled-down version of the ’51-’53 Hemi and delivered gobs of power. But it was far more expensive to build than, say, the small-block Chev V8 that came out in 1955.

That’s the year when

the Dodge V8 reached 270 cubes, followed by 315 for ’56, 354 for ’57, 361 for ’58,

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383 for ’59, 413 for ’61, 426 for ’63, and 440 for ’66, the year that Don Pearce’s original and replacement Coronets were built. The big 440 surged ahead for another eleven years, reaching its final year in 1977, squeezed out by the rising tide of emission regulations and greater need for fuel economy.

remained in production up to 1976.

The ’66 Coronet that Don Pearce owns today is an immaculate example of the muscle cars from the 1960s. Restored examples are highly collectible today.

The Coronet name goes back to 1949 and continued till 1959, after which it was dropped to make room for the 1960 Dodge Dart, Matador and Polara. The Coronet name remained in the history books until 1965, when it was resurrected as a mid-size car with a 117inch wheelbase. The name

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SERVICE representatives needed at our farm market starting after labour day for the fall season. Email resume to strawberryharvester@yahoo.ca or call 519-839-5422 au31

GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER wanted. Wages $11.25/hour. Min. 40+ hours Mon.-Sat. Must be able to maintain attendance, vital for harvesting. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates - 40 lbs, working in hot conditions. Send resume to: Ingratta Farms, 341 Morse Road, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519-326-1082 jul27-se14

HELP WANTED. - New Castle Farm/West Pointe Greenhouses/1830176 Ontario Inc. is looking for general labourers for seasonal full-time greenhouse work. $11.25/hour. Duties include harvesting, de-leafing, crop work, etc. working in hot conditions. Must have 1 year experience. Mail resume to New Castle Farm, 414 Mersea Road 3, Leamington N8H 3V5 jul13-se7

DRIVERS WANTED FOR SUN PARLOR TAXI. Fulltime and part-time positions available. Call 519-3269063 and ask for Jack. au24-31

APARTMENT MANAGERS. FULL TIME - Must live on site to manage and maintain building. Janitorial and handy-man duties. Position includes apartment and salary. Please forward resume to: Box 14, Leamington, N8H 3W1. jul6-tf

GENERAL GREENHOUSE LABOUR - Full time and full time part time positions available. 40-48 hours per week, weekends/holidays. Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment. Minimum wage to start. Apply by fax: 519-326-6702 or email: hriprfms@gmail.com. au17-oc19

DINIRO FARMS NEEDS full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.40/hour, 45+ hours, 7 days/week. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Duties include plant, crop maintenance, harvest and pack. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a repetitive basis. Please apply via email to: dinirofarms@wavedirect.net. eow-au31

Greenhouse Labour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Crop work, winding, pruning

• Harvesting produce

• Checking quality of harvested produce

• Other duties as assigned

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Fast-paced environment

• Repetitive tasks

• Standing for extended periods

• Bend, crouching, kneeling

• Hand-eye coordination

• Attention to detail

• Working at heights

• Hot environment

WAGE AND HOURS:

• 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays

• Wage: 11.25/hour

• Seasonal Full Time

DelFresco Produce/Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd. is currently hiring for the following position:

FORKLIFT DRIVER(S)

• Full time permanent position.

• $12 - $16 per hour depending on experience.

• Day, evening & weekend work available.

• Experience an asset; willing to train new hirees.

• We also offer in house certifications. Please email resume to: bruceb@delfrescoproduce.com

PAPER HANDLERS WANTED

GREENHOUSE WORKERS

• Job duties include plant crop, harvesting crop, crop maintenance, greenhouse cleanup and other farm duties as assigned.

• Job requires standing, bending, kneeling for long periods of time, must be able to sort, pack & stack produce.

• Salary: $11.25 per hour, minimum 40 hours/week including weekends and holidays.

Please email resume to: tinad@sunritegreenhouses.com or fax: 519-733-5290

• Wage: $11.25 per hour, minimum 40 hours/week.

• Repetitive tasks, standing for long periods of time, handling weight of 30 lbs. or more.

• Fast paced environment, must be able to sort, pack & stack produce.

• Cold warehouse setting.

• Experience and asset.

Please email resume to: tinad@sunritegreenhouses.com or fax: 519-733-5290

NOW LOOKING FOR APPLE CREW TEAM MEMBERS!

Earn extra spending money for Christmas! Looking for team members of all ages. We need your expertise this fall. Weekends are our busiest times. Call 519-326-5282 to find out more information

BOOKING CLERK/ RECEPTION - The Leamington Sleep Laboratory (Essex) Ltd. is seeking administrative and clerical entry level support for a busy and growing medical lab. The key duties are processing referrals, the scheduling of patients by phone, data entry, maintaining filing systems, scanning, faxing, and general reception and office duties. Experience must include excellent phone etiquette and communication skills, proficiency in MS Word and Excel, accurate keyboarding skills, ability to prioritize work, attention to detail, team work, reliability and confidentiality. The hours of work are 8:30 am to 8:30 pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (36 hours/week).

Resumes to be FAXED only, to 519-325-1338. No phone calls or emails please. au31

Leamington GM is looking for SALES ASSOCIATES

Please apply in person to 108 Erie Street

You will need to bring your resume with references. Please allow a half hour to sit and have a quick introduction. Please ask for Cindy Garant when you come in.

Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible.

Minimum Wage to start. 44 hours per week.

You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment.

No education or experience is required.

Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca

ORANGELINE FARMS LIMITED is a vegetable greenhouse that focuses on high quality healthy foods and an opportunity exists for an ambitious well-organized career minded person in the position of:

Full Time Packing/Grading Staff

JOB DETAILS:

• Full-time permanent

• Monday to Saturday

• $11.25 to start with the ability to advance

• Healthcare Benefits

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

It is vital that you have a positive attitude, great energy, excellent attendance and punctuality.

PLUMBER WANTED

• Seeking motivated and experienced licensed plumber or 4th year apprentice for established Plumbing Company in Leamington.

• Residential and Commercial Service Experience Required.

• Excellent Wages and Benefit Package Available. Please send resume to: cindy@policellaplumbing.com or Fax to: 519-326-8418

ORANGELINE FARMS LIMITED is a vegetable greenhouse that focuses on high quality healthy foods and an opportunity exists for an ambitious well-organized career minded person in the position of:

Greenhouse Bio Scout

This position is an integral part of the growing team and will assist with data collection, data sharing (presentation) and the implementation of various control methods. This position will also assist with spraying treatment to the crop as directed by the Grower.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to identify insect pests and damage symptoms present in greenhouse crops quickly and accurately

• Ability to identify diseases and affected plant symptoms present in greenhouse crops quickly and accurately

• Monitoring on going pest and disease concerns

• Scouting of the entire growing area and accurate recording of data as directed by the Grower

• Applying preventative and control products

• Accurately record all actions taken

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Pest and disease

• Basic math volume skills

• Good problem solving and time management skills

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and work with a sense of urgency

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to walk all day and work up to 6 days per week

• Tolerance to the hot and humid conditions of a vegetable greenhouse

• Regular use of “scissor carts” and elevated working heights

• Clear, concise handwriting: English communication skills (spoken and written);

• Thorough and precise attention to detail

Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com

(627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)

It is vital that you have a positive attitude, great energy, excellent attendance and punctuality.

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7 ways to make mornings less hectic

Many families find the rush is on to make it to school and work on time each morning.

Feeling rushed in the morning is a recipe for added stress. Rushing through things is a poor way to begin a day, and those feelings of uneasiness can put a damper on the rest of the day ahead.

Making mornings less hectic involves a few different strategies that parents and kids can easily incorporate into their daily routines.

• Wake up slightly earlier. Getting up earlier than normal, even if it’s just 15 to 20 minutes before you’re accustomed to getting out of bed, can help reduce morning stress. Resist the temptation to hit the snooze button over and over again. A few extra minutes each morning can make you feel more relaxed and make for a smooth, stress-free start to the day.

• Get some work done the night before. Prepare lunches

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the night before and have them ready in the refrigerator. In addition, lay your clothes for the following day out each night. This saves time and takes a couple more things off your morning to-do list.

• Ease back into a routine. As a new school year dawns or a long vacation comes to an end, begin going to bed earlier and start waking up earlier as well. This

can make the transition from carefree mornings to busy mornings go more smoothly.

• Prep backpacks in the evening. Look through folders, sign paperwork, check assignments, and do whatever it is you need to do the night before to save your family from having to scramble in the morning. This ensures those permission slips get signed and items make it back into school bags.

• Opt for school lunch a few times. Look ahead on the school lunch menu and speak with children about which meals they enjoy. Let kids purchase school lunch on those days to give yourself a day off from lunch detail.

• Have quick breakfast foods available. Smoothies, cereal bars, oatmeal, and whole-grain cereals are fast and nutritious ways to start the day

• Carpool whenever possible. Busy families can save themselves extra work by proposing a neighborhood carpool. Sharing school dropoff detail frees time up for parents once or twice a week, and kids may enjoy traveling to school with their friends.

Mornings can be tricky when family members are getting ready for school and work at the same time. By practicing a few daily rituals, it’s possible to curb the rush and start the day happier and more relaxed.

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Back to School: the buses are back, be extra cautious!

With a new school year quickly approaching, the Canada Safety Council would like to remind drivers to be extra cautious as

school buses return to the roads.

Despite it being an annual occurrence, the return of school buses often brings about episodes of impatience, confusion regarding some of the rules of the road and a spike in fatalities and injuries among young pedestrians from September to November.

With this context in mind, here are a few tips to ensure that everyone, from you to the littlest bus rider to the driver getting them to school, is staying safe on the roads:

• Leave yourself a bit of extra time to get wherever you’re going.

• When a bus has its arm extended and flashing lights, stop. It’s the law.

• Slow down in school zones. Be vigilant and careful in residential areas where children are present as well.

• Always obey crossing guards and signage, especially as it relates to pedestrians and school zones. Additionally, for parents driving their children to school, be sure to never let your child out of the car when they’ll be getting off into traffic. Make sure they’re stepping out onto a sidewalk or away from the flow of traffic. Also, consider driving a block or so away from the school and walking with your child, in order to reduce congestion around the school area. This will also make the bus drivers’ jobs a bit easier.

Make school and work mornings less harried with some easy tips to add to routines.