Southpoint Sun June 19, 2013 by Southpoint Sun

Leamington Fair marks 165th year

By Bryan Jessop

The 165th annual Leamington Fair, marking nearly one and two-thirds centuries of paying homage to the local agricultural community, was yet another tremendous success.

The three-day event, hosted by the Leamington District Agricultural Society, was a ﬂurry of activity featuring classic and favourite attractions as well as others presented to the much-anticipated gathering for the ﬁrst time. As per tradition, the fair was based on a long list of agriculturallyrelated competitions and displays representing many organizations from Leamington and surrounding areas.

Each year’s Leamington Fair is organized and orchestrated by a team of LDAS volunteers who make arrangements to accommodate attractions, rides, games, entertainers, vendors and displays for visitors of all ages.

“I’ve been very fortunate to have an extended family here,” said Leamington and District Agricultural Society president Tammy Wiper of the group’s board of directors

and junior directors during the 165th fair’s opening ceremonies Friday evening. Guests of the opening ceremonies offered similar sentiments of the LDAS board’s importance.

“As a kid, I came here every year and I looked forward to it every year,” said Leamington mayor John Paterson. “I thank the board of directors for collectively being who you are for 165 years.”

Other attending dignitaries included Chatham-Kent-Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren, Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak and Essex County warden Tom Bain. Bain attended the opening ceremonies in jockey attire, as he showed his support to the evening’s harness racing by participating as one of the entries in the second race. During the opening ceremonies, Bain presented a framed certiﬁcate on behalf of the county to Wiper to honour the LDAS’s representation of the local agricultural community.

“It’s always a must see,” Bain said of the Leamington Fair. “As a kid I remember telling my parents ‘the Leamington Fair’s this weekend, we have to go!’ The last 65 have been great and I’m sure the ﬁrst 100 were too.”

Wiper also introduced this year’s Ambassador to the Fair, Nic Willemsma.

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D.J. White of Aamjiwnaang First Nation doing “Feather Dance”.

Greg Tarlin of Spin Cycle with Sheldon Pretli.

Collecting shoes at Mt. Carmel Blythswood

By Sheila McBrayne

Grade 5 seems to be the year that students at Mt. Carmel Blythswood become involved in projects for the benefit of others.

Last year several Grade 5 students made button bracelets to raise money for the Cancer Society. This year, several students in Mrs. Edmondson’s class are collecting lightlyused shoes to donate to the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

“I just see so many people walking around with really ratty shows. So we’re donating gently used shoes to the Salvation Army. We are doing this because it is so expensive to buy new shoes and people grow out of them easily,” said Amanda Adams. Adams came up with the idea after she saw a girl on the news doing a book drive, and thought she wanted to do something to help.

The shoe drive began on Monday, June 10 and runs for two weeks. The small group of friends who have volunteered to coordinate the project had already collected 35 pairs by Wednesday, June 12. The goal is to collect 500 pairs (that’s two pairs per student at the school).

Outdoor Smoke-Free By-Law

Monday, June 17 was the big day for Leamington Council: the date they had to decide what to do about outdoor smoking. As you will recall, this all began back in April when Council received a request from the Health Unit suggesting a ban on outdoor smoking at “playgrounds, sports fields and recreational facilities”.

At Council’s request, a public meeting was held the end of May, at which many delegations spoke passionately about prohibiting smoking in many locations for a variety of reasons. The report Monday evening summarized those arguments, presented data from an on-line survey about public support, and discussed the ‘nuts and bolts’ of passing a by-law.

Each member of Council took a turn expressing his or her personal view of the matter and a desired outcome. Only Councillor Verbeke and Mayor Paterson indicated opposition to the by-law, both feeling that leaving regulation in the hands of the Ontario government was where the decisions on restrictions should be made to keep, in Mayor Paterson’s words, “one set of rules for everyone”.

Deputy-Mayor Wright’s position was the most extreme: “It’s health... people deserve to breathe the air without pollution.” He in-

dicated he would support all of the restrictions proposed as possible by Brian Sweet, the Director of Corporate Services, in his report. Slightly less extreme was the position of Councillor Atkin who indicated that if it were simply his personal opinion he would ban all smoking too.

“But I am a great believer in small steps,” he added, indicating that restricting smoking from sports fields, athletic facilities and local (not community) parks would be a good first step.

Councillor Jacobs indicated he would support restrictions where youth are playing sports, and was an advocate of “reasonable setbacks”, adding that he, too, thinks the obligation for legislation on this matter rests with the Ontario government. Councillor MacDonald, having stated the proviso, “I still think that the Ontario government are the

people who should be doing this,” indicated that she felt it reasonable to prohibit outdoor smoking at sports fields, recreational facilities, and municipal facilities.

When all had expressed a view, Brian Sweet indicated that he would bring a by-law to Council for their consideration in about a month, and that it would include prohibiting smoking from athletic facilities and sports fields since there appeared to be clear consensus on those two items. He added that when the by-law is considered, Council would be free to pass it or not, add to it, or remove from it as they see fit.

Pictured here are the Grade 5 students who have volunteered to collect shoes for the Salvation Army. From left to right are Amanda Adams, Matthew Friesen, Ava Vrucina, Tim Wiebe and Kaleb Tiessen holding up Jax Epp. (SUN Photo)

We jammin’

On the weekend, I sealed a little bit of summer up in a jar. We are almost through June and it feels like summer is well on its way.

Strawberry jam is the only part of summer that I actually try to capture in a jar and preserve for a crisp day in mid-winter when I can slather it on a piece of toast, close my eyes and savour the flavour of summertime.

We are so lucky in this area that we are surrounded by a bounty of garden fresh delights from early spring through to fall. We can pickle and prepare almost everything grown into saucy delicacies for our pantry. Some may say that canning is a dying art but I have witnessed many jars still being filled to the rim and labeled for another year.

Father’s Day memories

Funny how a simple day, like Father’s Day, can cause you to reflect on days past. Like Mother’s Day, it seems to bring out the best in people as they honour their heritage and family ties. Sure, it’s an excuse to get together and grill some tasty summer treats, but it’s also a reason to reflect for those of us who no longer have our parents with us.

Rhubarb juice is another annual specialty that I admit rarely makes it to storage let alone past Canada Day. My friends and I treat ourselves to the tart taste blended with some bubbly after our aquafit class. The beautiful pink juice reminds us how beautiful nature’s creations are.

I love the look of the colourful jars after I have carefully processed them to ensure they seal properly. They sit like proud peacocks on my countertop, where I am able to hear the popping noise as they each prove to me they are good to go. This year, one jar will be safely tucked away in a suitcase headed back to Marseilles, France. There I envision Julia and her mother drizzling the jam over a fresh croissant and enjoying it with a café au lait.

When I think of my childhood, all of my memories are good ones. My dad was a hard-working, simple guy who grew up on a farm in Mersea Township among 11 other siblings. He joined the army in time for the Second World War and, like many did back then, left his new bride back home to serve his country.

The more I think of that, the more I admire him and the thousands more who did the same in the name of the flag. It’s a sacrifice that I’m not sure I would be comfortable making and I’m proud that my dad did his part for the war effort at the time. It’s something that is completely foreign to so many in this generation, although we are still sending soldiers off to war in far-off nations.

In the middle of the winter, the same lids will pop again and release not only the abundant flavours that have been captured, but with them the summer memories held blended together inside.

Children hoarding blankets from the cedar closets and dragging them outside to throw over the clothesline or fencepost housed hours and hours of fun. When we were younger, our mother would kick us out of the house after breakfast and say, “see you at lunch”. If we were lucky she’d pack a snack that we could enjoy under the light, filtered cotton.

By dusk, our knees were scraped from climbing trees and our mouths and teeth were stained from the mulberry juice: our just reward after we reached the fruit laden branches.

My parents raised four kids: a girl and three boys. My sister was always the princess, since she was the first-born and the only girl.

A commercial fisherman by trade, dad was always home in the winter, once the lake was too icy to navigate.

In the summer, he managed to become a successful baseball coach, even though he hadn’t played much in his youth. He instilled in us boys the importance of putting in an effort to make yourself better, win or lose. And he did it without being demanding, pushy or overbearing.

I wouldn’t have called either one of my parents strict. They were pretty easy-going people who enjoyed their life at Point Pelee.

We didn’t vacation much, mainly because of the type of work my father was in, but he made sure we never did without, even though we were far from well-off.

My dad took bartending jobs in the winter to supplement his income, while in the spring he could be seen checking his traplines along the dyke roads bordering Point Pelee. The lowly muskrat provided our family with a nice little bit of extra spring income in those days.

There weren’t as many in-ground pools forty years ago as there are now, so poolside days were especially a treat. One of my uncles had a concrete pool and after hours spent cooling off in its depths, each finger and every toe tip would be raw and prune-like. Our above ground pool enclosed hours of fun! We would get dizzy creating whirlpools, then lie back in the water and float our summer away.

I have never made pickles. My Aunt Bea was famous for her cookies, her sweet pickles, and also her buns (the ones she made in the oven, I think). She kept us supplied with all of the above for many years and when she was unable to do so, my sister Leslie took over. I have to admit that although I love eating the pickles, it was washing them in the washing machine that truly captured my attention. Can you do this in a front loader?

Sterilizing jars and filling them with salsas, jams, pickled asparagus, garlic and more, are all rewarding gifts. We are lucky to have grocery store shelves offering up a vast array of condiments including our basic favourites and specialty items. Many of us will still recall and hopefully never forget being sent down to the cold room in our dark, damp, and often musty smelling basement. Behind the creaky, latched door, summer awaited us. Flowery paper-lined shelves held colourful jars containing everything and anything that blossomed from the ground or on a tree or bush just a few months earlier. A bountiful basket sat on the floor, overflowing with root vegetables stored for use throughout the long winter months. Pull out your family recipe book or google your favourites and take the time to capture summer’s goodness. And while you’re doing so, tell your kids to go climb a tree!

Times, how they have changed. Nowadays, most people rely on Ebay or Kijiji to provide them with that.

One early spring in the early 1960s, I believe, my dad spotted a commercial fishing boat struggling to stay afloat off the beach of Point Pelee during a nasty storm. It wasn’t far off the shore but he could see three or four men bobbing in the water as the boat was going down.

Never a strong swimmer, he had to make a quick decision to get into the water and get those men out. Two of them managed to get to shore on their own, but two more were pulled from the icy water by my dad, who promptly loaded them into the backseat of our car and headed to Leamington hospital. Everyone involved recovered. I was too young to remember but my mother and other family members told this story several times during my lifetime. My dad, well, he shrugged it off as if it were nothing. I guess he was a true hero and not just in my eyes.

He passed away seven years ago, after dementia made life very difficult for him. He was never really the same after my mom died in 2001. It’s hard to watch such a strong person be reduced to someone fully dependent on others, but I guess it’s a fate we all face if we live long enough.

I can only hope we did him proud and handled things they way he would have, if he had been able to make those decisions on his own.

As Father’s Day wound down on Sunday and my kids left our house for their respective homes, I couldn’t help but think of my dad. A smile came across my face and I can only hope that one day, when my kids are in the same position, their memories of me will be as fond as those of my father. If they are, I guess I’ve done my job.

SHANNON MATHESON

Lifestyles... Harness races Friday night at Leamington Fair.

MARK RIBBLE

Rib’s Ramblings

Nominations For 16th Annual Heritage Awards now open

The 16th annual prestigious Leamington and Mersea Historical Society’s Heritage awards will be given out on Friday, October 18.

Members of the public may submit nominations until Friday, August 2 in any one of four categories and there are also Certificates of Merit to be awarded as well. The first category is Heritage or Historic First Families, Groups or Organizations and is given to an outstanding nomination for any first or founding family, group or organization who has made an impact on our area’s heritage or history.

Heritage or Historic Restoration or Preservation recognizes an individual or group who has maintained an area building, object or artifact or otherwise has added to the historic quality of the community.

The third category is Heritage or Historic Contribution (Posthumous) and is an acknowledgement of our pioneers, business people, leaders, professionals, inventors, creative people and organizations who may have passed away, but are not to be forgotten for their contributions to our history and heritage.

Finally, there is the Heritage or Historic Contribution (Living) award, which is given to any individual who by virtue of their contribution to the history or heritage of Leamington and the former Mersea Township is deemed worthy of recognition.

Any individuals, groups, or organizations can submit nominations in one or more category. All nominations must include your name, address and telephone number, plus the name, address and telephone number of the nominee(s). For the postnumous nominations, please include the name, address and telephone number of a close relation or friend who may accept the award.

Nominations must have a short (one page preferably) explanation why the person, group or organization deserves the award. Nominations must be received by midnight, Friday, August 2 and can be mailed or dropped off c/o 2013 Heritage Nominations, c/o 3O A Sturgeon Meadows, Leamington ON, N8H 5H5. Winners will be announced the first week of September.

Major maintenance planned for Pelee Drain

Leamington’s Drainage Superintendent, Lu-Ann Barreto, has recommended to Council that Peralta Engineering be hired to conduct a thorough assessment report on the Pelee Drain under Section 78 of the Drainage Act. This is the section of the Act that gives Municipal Council the authority to act without a petition from landowners to repair the drain. The report presented to Council Monday evening, June 17, pointed out the reasons for the work. In part, it says: “The Superintendent has received numerous complaints and reports from landowners that include bank failures, severely eroded banks, culvert washouts, debris blockages, and incorrect assessments. The last report on the municipal drain was 36 years ago, dated August 5th, 1976.” The estimated cost of the engineer’s report is $60,000.

There was some concern expressed by Councillor Verbeke about how long this process would take. He was told by the Superintendent that with the need to hire a geophysical specialist to study soil conditions so drain banks would be stable (besides the usual meetings and surveying associated with major drain repairs) as well as a comprehensive review of land ownership, the work might not be completed for years. As an illustration, the work on Sturgeon Creek drainage was not completed until five years after the process was begun.

Council voted to hire the engineering firm of Peralta and Associates right away and passed the recommendation.

#77 on Friday, June 14. Uni-Fab co-owner Abe Fehr, left and Chatham-Kent Essex Member of Provincial Parliament Rick Nicholls, right, toured the facility and talked to some of the workers. In back is Uni-Fab co-owner Jake Fehr and David Epp. Uni-Fab is a manufacturer of fabricated sheet metal products and employs over 100 workers. Hudak made the stop to promote the PCs recent white paper, Paths to Prosperity: Respect for Rural Ontario. “This white paper is about strengthening our farm economy through lower taxes, affordable energy and rooting out a thicket of red tape. Together with our bold ideas to start a manufacturing rebound, we’ll bring new hope to a region with an unemployment rate of 9.3 per cent – well above the provincial average,” stated Hudak.

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Both Saturday and Sunday at the 165th Leamington Fair included bicycle giveaways. A total of 40 bikes were given away - 20 for girls and 20 for boys.

Too Tall Queen (centre) provided children’s musical entertainment under the grandstands both Saturday and Sunday.

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165th Leamington Fair

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“He’s always been there with a smile for anything that has to be done,” said Wiper of Willemsma, a LDAS junior director for more than 10 years. Willemsma, 18, explained that he looks forward to taking on his duties as Leamington Fair Ambassador for the next year.

“I’m honoured that they picked me,” he said. “I’m looking forward to representing the Leamington and District Agricultural Society.”

In addition to new attractions by Carter Shows Limited, the 165 annual Leamington Fair introduced new features such as ‘Shellcamino’ monster truck rides, Spin Cycle children’s entertainers, Legends of Wrestling, children’s singer Too Tall Queen and native presentations made Saturday and Sunday afternoon. The presentations featured drummers from Sarnia’s Aamjiwnaang First Nation as well as traditional dancers.

Returning attractions included home craft and culinary displays, a large collection of local school art displays, the Hottest Tomato Competition, a petting zoo, pony rides, live music, Saturday and Sunday youth bicycle and helmet giveaways and Sunday’s Impact Motorsports demolition derby. Impact Motorsports also presented thrill shows on both Saturday and Sunday.

The returning ‘Quilt Barn’ for the first time included a display of locally-borrowed and collected antiquities, arranged by LDAS director of home craft and culinary arts Martha Teskey.

“We tried to go bigger for the 165th year,” Teskey explained. “Next year I’ll have to bump things up a bit, but that’s okay — I like the challenge.”

Once again this year, the Leamington Scouts managed parking to the fair for all three days.

The 165th annual Leamington Fair returned with horse harness racing on Friday evening. (SUN Photos)

Jedd Knox thrills the grandstand audience with a gravity-defying leap on his dirt bike as part of the Sunday Impact Motorsports Thrill Show.

Legends of Wrestling brought several matches to the ring on Saturday afternoon during the 165th annual Leamington Fair.

Olivia Pollata and Josh Aitcheson congratulate Alexis Masse as she pulls a fish out to the water in “Bob’s Fishin’ Hole” game.

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ANSWERS ON PAGE 32

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

This is a good time to overhaul your approach to fitness, Aries. If you have been thinking about scheduling a physical or getting a gym membership, do so this week.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you may have a difficult time taking sides when friends ask for your help in settling a dispute. Let your friends know you prefer to stay out of the squabble.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, you are in need of some down time, so plan a weekend jaunt or a brief vacation to relax and recharge your batteries this week.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

It would normally be quite an effort to pull the wool over your eyes, Cancer. However, in the next few days you will be so distracted with other things that fooling you is possible.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, take a few days to act foolish, throw caution to the wind and have a good time. If you don't, there may not be another such opportunity anytime soon.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, the only way to get through a bumpy week is to keep your head down and your focus intense. Concentrate on the tasks at hand, and the week will be over before you know it.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, sometimes practicality gets in the way of your imagination. Though this can sometimes be stifling, you have to find a balance between whimsy and reality.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

No one can put your plan into action better than you, Scorpio. Stop making excuses and really get started this week. Don't expect immediate results.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you may not feel that something you did is funny, but others are bowled over with laughter. Play along so you don't come across as a spoil sport.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Expect your schedule to become quite hectic in the next few days, Capricorn. You may want to tie up any loose ends now and use any free time to rest.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, a burst of energy has you flying through all of those little projects that you have been putting off. Once you are done, you may have to create a new list.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, though you feel like you have just been going through the motions, others are far more impressed than you think.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 16

Phil Mickelson, Athlete (43)

JUNE 17

Thomas Haden Church, Actor (53)

JUNE 18

Blake Shelton, Singer (37)

JUNE 19

Gena Rowlands, Actress (83)

JUNE 20

Frank Lampard, Athlete (35)

JUNE 21

Prince William, British heir (31)

JUNE 22

Cyndi Lauper, Singer (60)

Year-one medical students tour Leamington, Pelee Island

Discovery Week: Learning about rural medicine from those

living it.

Two events stand out for first year medical students at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry: the White Coat Ceremony when they were welcomed to the School and “Discovery Week” when most will get their first hands-on experience with medicine.

Over the past two weeks (May 27 - June 7), 168 year-one students fanned out to communities across Southwestern Ontario (SWO) stretching from Tobermory to Point Pelee and Sarnia to Woodstock to experience “Discovery Week.

The program, organized by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network (SWOMEN), has four areas of focus: becoming familiar with rural/regional medical practice; inter-professional education and care within rural/regional health; acute and/or chronic care; and dealing with diverse populations. The students will gain this experience by working in, and alongside: out-patient clinics, ER triage, specialists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, chiropractors, and emergency departments.

Schulich Medicine has seen a doubling of the percentage of students from SWO entering the school. The class of 2009 had only 25 students from SWO, which was 19% of the class. The class of 2016 has 38% of its students from SWO, or 65 students. This change in demographics, away from having a vast majority of students coming from the Greater Toronto Area, has been a goal of the school. Studies have shown that students from rural areas are more likely to set up practice in a rural area, many of which remain underserviced in our region.

A group of students toured the nurse’s clinic on Pelee Island on Wednesday, May 29 and toured Leamington District Memorial Hospital the next day.

Local seniors invited to audition

Chartwell Retirement Residences announced that local auditions will be held June 26th for Senior Star, Canada’s largest talent competition dedicated to seniors. The competition is open to anyone who is 65 years and over and a Canadian resident.

Royal Oak Long Term Care Centre in Kingsville will be hosting a regional audition on Wednesday, June 26th. Registration forms can be obtained at Royal Oak. Contestants do not have to be living in a Chartwell residence.

During the regional competitions, contestants are given a maximum of five minutes to sing a song, play an instrument, or do both, and their performance is videotaped. A panel of three judges, made up of local musical experts, government officials, and media representatives choose the top three local contestants, each of whom will be recognized with a Senior Star trophy.

Videos of the first and second place winners from across Canada are then submitted to a celebrity panel of judges who will narrow the list to 8 competitors invited to compete in the Senior Star National Final.

the beautiful hand-made quilt done by Marg Beattie and given to the Historical Society. The Society is holding a draw on the quilt along with two other prizes: a large, framed 1874 map of Leamington and a $50 Tim Horton’s card. Society members will soon be selling tickets. (Photo submitted)

Pictured here are Leamington and Mersea Historical Society members Bob McCracken (left) and Shirley McCracken (right) displaying

Tomatoman avoids obstacles to become another success

By Bryan Jessop

Foul weather and what looked to be a less than smooth transition area for cyclists turned out to be non-issues for the 28th annual Leamington Tomatoman Triathlon.

The threat of thundershowers and the area designated for the mount and dismount zone for cyclists being affected by construction materials turned out to be non-issues for this year’s provincial championship and world qualifying races in Leamington. A forecast announcing a 90 per cent chance of thundershowers actually avoided Sunday’s triathlon and what days earlier looked like a choppy and hazardous place for cyclists was cleared for race day.

“Construction contractors have taken care of us,” said Ben Balkwill, a co-director of the Tomatoman Triathlon along with Chad Jeffery. “They’ve completely cleaned up the area — it’s as smooth as ever.”

Balkwill noted that Tomatoman races continue in the event of light rain, but heavy showers and/or lightning prompt the cancellation of the event.

“With cyclists moving at speeds in the high 30s and low 40s (km/hr), the traction gets really bad in heavy rain,” he explained.

The swimming, biking and running courses remained unchanged in comparison to previous editions of Tomatoman, which kicked off with a 7:45 a.m. Father’s Day start as per usual. The top finisher was also consistent compared to last year, as Harrow’s Lionel Sanders was again the only competitor to finish the 750-metre swim, 20 km bike and fivekilometre run in less than an hour. His time of 57:21 bested his 2012 effort by three seconds.

“If you’re a gambler, Sanders is the guy to bet on,” Balkwill said two days prior to the race.

Andrew Bridgen was again Leamington’s top overall finisher in the triathlon, finishing eighth with a time of 1:07:17. Last year, he finished 12th with a 1:04:38. Kirstie Kniaziew was Leamington’s top overall female finisher in the triathlon, offering a time of 1:07:53, good for ninth overall. The time was not only the best in the women’s 35- to 39-yearold division, but also the best performance among all 41 female participants.

division for the 28th annual Tomatoman Triathlon’s duathlon event, held Sunday, June 16. Gross was the first woman overall to finish the event.

to his second consecutive Tomatoman Triathlon first-overall finish. His overall time of 57:21 was three seconds better than his 2012 finish. (SUN Photos)

Brad Reiter was Leamington’s top duathlon racer, finishing second overall among 59 entries with a time of 1:03:05, only 42 seconds off the pace of overall winner Scott Finch. His time was good for first place in the men’s 30- to 34-yearold category. Kelly Grossi was Leamington’s first woman to finish the duathlon, finishing ninth overall with a time of 1:11:37. Her performance earned a gold medal in the women’s 30- to 34-year-old class and was the top overall woman’s time in the duathlon.

Five of the seven triathlon relay teams were made up of athletes representing Leamington District Secondary School. The team of Brooklyn Omstead, Riley Brown and Madisen Omstead offered the best LDSS time of 1:26:45 for second place in the relay. Five of eight duathlon relay teams were also made up of LDSS staff members and students, with Brandon Boyko and Greg Wood taking second place with a time of 1:12:36.

Leamington’s Jared Plancke, one of two competitors in the 1.5 km open water swim, finished first with a time of 23:41.

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Lionel Sanders of Harrow completes the cycling segment of the Leamington Tomatoman Triathlon. Sanders was seventh after the swimming portion, but took the lead during the cycling event en route

Kelly Grossi of Leamington finished ninth overall and first in the women’s 30- to 34-year-old

the cool harbour waters as one of few swimmers without a wetsuit while waiting for the Tomatoman Triathlon to begin. Omstead was a member of one of Leamington District Secondary

Tomatoman triathlon

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A total of 234 athletes competed in the Tomatoman for 2013, a sum down somewhat from 2012’s numbers. In Saturday’s Kids of Steel events, participant numbers increased in comparison to last year, a fact Balkwill attributes to this year’s KOS events being designated part of the Ontario Youth Cup Series.

Numbers were down slightly in Saturday’s adult Try-a-Try and Do-a-Du, smallerscale versions of the Sunday triathlon and duathlon, taking place in and within close proximity to the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

The weekend of competition is organized by a committee of eight volunteers, the same group of individuals since Balkwill and Jeffery became directors about 10 years ago. In preparing for and helping direct the actual events, Tomatoman is run by a collection of about 110 volunteers.

“It takes a lot of people to make it all happen,” said Balkwill, noting that all volunteers are local to the Leamington area. “The town rallies around the race every year. It just wouldn’t happen without our volunteers.”

Among volunteers included members of the Windsor Kayaking Club, who marshaled the 750-metre swim and offered assistance to those who couldn’t complete that portion of the event. (More pictures on page 25)

LDMH wellness carnival celebrates exemplary status

Public event will showcase several programs

Leamington District Memorial Hospital is holding a community wellness carnival in celebration of achieving Exemplary Status from Accreditation Canada. The event will be held Wednesday, June 26 in the hospital’s front parking lot.

Along with showcasing hospital programs, outstanding local wellness and service organizations will be on hand with helpful information on healthy lifestyle and community programs for all ages.

Windsor Essex (WE) Trolley will provide shuttle service from Leamington RONA parking lot. Music will be provided by Windsor Symphony Orchestra, and there will be a barbecue, yogurt, fruit, cake, beverages and fun under the big tent.

Bill Bynum & Company to perform at Two Creeks

Bill Bynum & Company will perform on the Weil Stage at The Two Creeks Conservation Area on Sunday June 23 at 6:30 p.m.

With original roots in Black Oak, Arkansas, Bill moved to the Detroit area in the 1940s, where he plays guitar, sings and composes. Chuck Anderson, a native of Minnesota, accompanies him on bass and doubles as the main soundman. Mary Seelhorst, a seasoned writer, photographer, vocalist and fiddler, comes from Athens, Ohio. Detroit-based John Long plays the steel guitar.

Bill Bynum & Company perform country and rockstyle music with a hint of bluegrass.

Two Creeks Conservation Area, located on ChathamKent Road 1 just outside the village of Wheatley, offers the only natural outdoor

amphitheater in the area.

During times of inclement weather, the shows are held in the pavilion. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the show!

The hat is passed for donations which help to pay for the performers and maintain the conservation area. New for this year, anyone making a donation of $100 or more

will be issued a tax receipt along with a button indicating you are a Two Creeks Supporter for 2013.

During the concert season, Wheatley Scouts operate a concession stand. Containers are also provided for battery recycling. For further information visit www.twocreeks.ca or telephone 519-324-6988.

Madisen Omstead braves

School’s triathlon relay teams.

M.D. Bennie sends message of hope to LDMH

Above - Grade 4 students of Christine Jeffery at M.D. Bennie Public School display messages of hope, care and peace during the unveiling of a wall of 1,000 paper cranes they made for Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Left - The “1,000 Cranes for Hope and Healing” wall at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. (SUN Photos)

By Bryan Jessop

A Grade 4 class from Margaret D. Bennie Public School has sent thousands of messages of hope, peace and healing to Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

As part of its literary studies course, the class of Christine Jeffery began reading the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes in September of last year, a story about a Japanese girl who fell ill after radiation exposure from the A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II. After being diagnosed with leukemia, Sadako began creating paper cranes upon being told by a friend of an ancient legend stating good health and longevity will come to those who build 1,000 paper cranes. In the true story, the girl dies after making 644 cranes and as a tribute to her, her classmates create the remaining 356.

While reading the story, Jeffery’s class came up with the idea of making 1,000 paper cranes of their own. They began the large-scale project in mid-October and completed folding the final crane in mid-April of this year. The class decided to donate the collection to an organization where its message would be most relevant, which prompted Jeffery to contact LDMH. After discussing the idea with hospital chaplain Liz Chaplin, it became apparent that the class found its recipient.

As the project progressed, the cranes were strung together vertically in groups of 20 per string. These strings were arranged side-by-side on the hospital’s first floor along the cafeteria’s entrance wall around a wall-mounted poster explaining the cranes’ significance and background.

“It’s a symbol of our youth caring for our community… It’s wonderful to see an event like this,” said LDMH CEO Terry Shields. “Part of the healing process involves hope and compassion.”

The 28 students sent the cranes to LDMH in hopes that patients who see the display will be inspired by the sense of hope, healing and peace that it represents. Led by ‘Crane Committee’ Hima Patel, Jabari White, Jonathan Bueckert, Rachel Friesen and Wyatt Stewart, the group used scrapbooking paper supplied by Jeffery and virtually every other useable type of paper they could find. These forms included newspaper, wrapping paper, regular letter paper and even candy wrappers.

“There was even one made out of a late slip,” Jeffery said. “There might have even been one made out of someone’s homework.”

While the cranes were being built, the class counted down from 1,000 each time a string of 20 was completed. Strings of 20 were put together by tying a length of yarn to one end of a paper clip while the unfolded end of the paper clip was used to poke holes through the cranes’ backs and guide the yarn from the first to the 20th.

“When I said ‘let’s try for a thousand’, I thought it would be more of a goal than what we’d actually reach,” Jeffery said. “What they’ve mostly taken from this is the impact they’ve made. It’s nice for them to see they can have an impact on the community even at nine or 10 years old.”

At first, cranes were taking an average of 20 to 25 minutes each to create, as Jeffery gave step-by-step instructions over a document camera that reflected a large image of the process on the classroom wall behind her. Once mistakes were minimized, students began folding the cranes at a rate of about one every four minutes. The cranes were created by students who finished work early during a class, during recesses, lunch hours and at home.

St. Louis students support shelter

By Bryan Jessop

A new fundraiser orchestrated by four St. Louis Catholic Elementary School students has gone above and beyond all expectations.

Grade 8 students Angela Boui and Laba Tawil were selected by St. Louis teachers Carla Aquino and Rosie Gebrail to attend the University of Windsor’s Social Justice Program, an annual event up to two Grade 8 students per school can attend to learn about social injustices in local communities such as homelessness and poverty. The fourth annual justice forum, held in February, was also attended by Aquino.

Boui and Tawil were inspired by the forum to initiate a social justice project of their own, deciding to call on the rest of their school to help support a local women’s shelter. Although Tawil was bound by other commitments, Boui was approached by three classmates to assist in making the plan become a reality — Carissa Farias, Madison Mastronardi and Melissa Gebrael. Together, the four girls created a ‘wish list’ of items

The Well-Come Centre for Human Potential at 263 Bridge Ave., Windsor needed for the food and supplies bank located in its basement. They also sent a letter to be brought home by St. Louis students of all grades in addition to writing and broadcasting morning announcements describing the fundraiser to the rest of the student population. The group also dedicated several lunch hours to conduct online research to determine what items would be most needed before writing the wish list. Once letters were brought to St. Louis student homes,

students were able to choose what items they were able to and wanted to donate and bring back to the school. The week-and-a-half long fundraiser ended Friday, June 7. Aquino explained that she expected a maximum of 10 laundry hampers to be filled with non-perishable food items, hygiene products, clothes and other items. Although individual items were not counted, they filled 15 hampers while donations of pillows filled several additional boxes.

“I’m very impressed by their leadership. It’s overwhelming,” said Aquino. “Half of our classroom was stacked with stuff to donate.”

From this point, the four Grade 8 girls gave up their lunch hours to sort the collection of items into speciﬁc categories. Well-Come Centre student social worker Randalyn Knight, a student of Belleville’s Loyalist College, arrived at St. Louis School Monday, June 10 to pick up the donations. With the trunk and passenger seats of her car quickly ﬁlled with hampers, she had to make a second trip the following day to bring the remaining items to the shelter. The school also made a donation of about $70 for the shelter.

“Because of your work, 20 more families will go home with meals today and 10 more on Wednesday,” Knight told the four organizers. “We were out of pasta, but now there will be families who can have pasta for supper.”

The Well-Come Centre for Human Potential allows families to stop in once per month to take home meals from its food bank. The service is available noon to 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

Ecole Elementaire Catholique Saint-Michel principal Nathalie Sanson, and school mascot Hercules present a cheque to Heart and Stroke Foundation Windsor Essex County event coordinator Leslie Espino during morning announcements at the school Wednesday, June 12. Sanson agreed to wear a superhero costume for the day’s announcements if the school could raise $3,000 or more.

(SUN Photo)

Mason Gerry Reid

(nee. Van Deven)

Jeff & Michelle Reid are thrilled to announce the safe and healthy arrival of their baby boy Mason, born May 31st, 2013 at 7:12 am, weighing 7lbs 4oz. Excited first time Great-Grandma is Bev Robinson. Mason has made Kim & Gerry Van Deven proud first time grandparents, and Mason shares Grandpa Gerry's name as his middle name. Bob & Trish Reid are happy to welcome another grandson into the world! Mason shares his initials with Grandma Reid in heaven who brought him into the world safely to us on a special date, making us all believe even more so that there are angels watching over us. Big brother Travis says he's happy to have his stepbrother here now and can't wait to play with him. A special thank you to the all of the wonderful labour and delivery staff at Windsor Regional Hospital, especially Donna who was by our side all night, Dr. Glowacki for safely delivering Mason, and Dr. Rawlins & Dr. B. Jasey for their care throughout our pregnancy.

Dear God - I miss my sweet Dad. I miss playing catch with him. I miss sitting outside on the warm summer nights on Pelee Island, waving at everyone as they went by. I miss listening to the Tiger games with him on the radio, or going for a ride, around the island, just to look for wild turkeys.

I don’t know why You decided to take him so early, Lord - 6 years ago now - but I can take comfort in the fact that You were his Lord and Saviour, so I will see him again. Could you please tell him how much I love and miss him? Thanks for listening.

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Happy 85th

They say to stay young you should live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age. Well, our Mom has always done the first. We have ordered a very large cake that we can all eat as slowly as we can… And let’s not discuss her age

Come to an Open House and celebrate with Elaine Liebrock on her 85th Birthday, Sunday, June 23 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Wheatley Baptist Church Best wishes only. Everyone welcome.

CARD OF THANKS

Many many thanks to my wonderful family for the great Dinner Party and Open House for my 80th birthday, especially my daughter Lorrie for all the planning, I love you! To all my friends that came, all the gifts, flowers and cards, it was beautiful.

May God bless you all.

RoseHorvath-Diewold

Birthday Elaine Liebrock CONGRATULATIONS

Please come and celebrate with Joyce Hatt for her birthday Sunday June 23, 2013 • 1 pm - 4 pm Leamington Marina Pavilion (East side) Best Wishes only please.

Congratulations JESSICA FOOTT

The Foott family is proud to announce the graduation of Jessica Foott from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario with an Honours Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology, History) with distinction. She will be attending the University of Toronto in the Masters of Information program in the fall. We are so proud of you. Love Mom, Dad and Jacqueline

BABY ANNOUNCEMENT

In

the back yard...

Composting improves soil structure

Compost increases fertility, buffers pH and improves soil structure. Never use bones, meat scraps, dairy products, seedy weeds or diseased plants, dog manure and especially kitty litter. In the fall, dried leaves, hay, straw, sawdust, woodchips, shrub and tree pruning are acceptable but will take a longer roasting period. Always cut larger material into two inches or smaller. Use a wood chipper if available.

During the rest of the year, green matter breaks down the best. Fruit and vegetable scraps and grass clippings

Public Meeting

Scheduled

Leamington Municipal Council has scheduled a public meeting in response to an application to re-zone a residence on Mersea Road 1 just west of Mersea Road 19 so that it can be severed from the 25 acre farm of which it is a part.

The farm has been acquired by Tiessen Acres Ltd. and the house is considered surplus to their needs. The severance has been given provisional consent by the Committee of Adjustment, the condition being a re-zoning of the residential lot to Agricultural Residential A5. It was indicated that the meeting could be scheduled as early as July 8.

2013 Surface Treatment

Tender

The 2013 budget provided for the treatment of 7.4 km of tar and chip, and 3.9 km of modified slurry seal as part of rural road maintenance. The tenders have come in and a report presented to Council Monday evening, June 10, recommends accepting the low tender from Shepley Road Maintenance Inc. in the amount of $389,903.35 (excluding taxes) to perform this work.

The tar and chip will be on Mersea Road 12 between Talbot and Mersea Road 2, and the slurry will be applied to Mersea Road 2 between the junction with Deer Run Road and Mersea Road 15.

will promote heat quickly, breaking down the waste. Coffee grounds, teabags and un-composted manure from cows, goats and horses or poultry also work well, but compost this manure only if you combine it with lots of vegetable waste. Use a 3 to 1 ratio, making the vegetable waste the greater amount. Cover the pile with straw, and let the pile heat up for 10 to 15 days. When the temperature inside reaches 140 to 150ºF, pull off the straw cap and turn the pile by pushing it over and dividing it. A barbecue thermometer works well to check the compost temperature.

Reassemble the pile and cover with straw. When the centre temperature reaches 140 to 150ºF turn again. Repeat this three to four times during a six-month period. If necessary, add water if the material becomes dry. This

also helps the process.

The more often you turn the pile, the quicker it will break down into compost. The smaller the pieces, the faster it will compost.

Municipal composting or store-sold bagged compost is best used for mulching and top dressing in flowerbeds. I prefer using my own homemade compost for the vegetable garden.

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BILL PLUMB

School Re-zoning

On Monday evening, June 10, a report on the public meeting held to gather input on the proposed institutional zoning of land for a new public secondary school recommended to Council that the re-zoning be approved. The report addressed a number of considerations, but concluded that the re-zoning would be appropriate.

Concerns that had been raised included the site plan of the school discouraging students from loitering on the walking trail next to the property, provision for traffic and pedestrian safety with the increased traffic, and the property at 84 Oak Street West acting as a buffer for residences and the school. The report indicates that the school will be subject to site plan control — although no site plan has been submitted yet — and that it is this plan where the first two concerns will be addressed. It also indicates that the school board is not in a position to purchase the property at 84 Oak Street, and the board is aware that it is zoned industrial.

Speaking on behalf of the eleven residents on Nicholas Street who abut the Palichuk strip of land at 84 Oak, resident Ben Koop made clear the desire of him and his neighbours: do not rezone without the Palichuk lands. To Mr. Koop the situation is simple, “You can’t re-zone the school property without addressing the Palichuk lands.

The position of the Board of Education was clear: there is no intention to try to purchase 84 Oak. The usual area of land the Ministry of Education will fund for this size of school, according to planner Peter Neice, is about 15 acres; the fact that they were able to expand that to the 19½ acres they have optioned was the absolute limit and there is no more money to purchase land for a buffer strip.

Councillor Hilda MacDonald responded to Mr. Koop’s suggestion of using the property as a re-zoning bargaining chip with concern. “I refuse to hold a gun to anyone’s head,” she said.

In the end, Council voted in favour of the institutional zoning, aware that the disappointed residents of Nicholas Street are free to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board.

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

am (German), 10:45 am (English) Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915 Sunday Worship 10:30 am Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727 Sunday Worship 9:45 am Summer Worship Services 9:30 am (German), 10:15 am (English) Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605 Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am & 11:00 am North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928 Sunday Worship 10:00 am South Point Community Church 55A Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-1858 Sunday Gatherings 10 am

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342 Sunday Worship 6:30 pm Leamington District Memorial Hospital 194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443

PENTECOSTAL

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am English/Spanish 6:30 pm

Templo Christiano De Leamington

39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654

Sunday Worship Services 3 pm

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

By Pat Simpson

The Ways and Means chairman would like to extend thanks to all the volunteers who helped at the Seniors Dinner on June 12. Their help in her first major undertaking in her new position was much appreciated. And thanks to Betty Fitzgerald for taking on the Ways and Means Committee.

There are tickets still available for the Annual Seniors Christmas on July 10. Make sure you call the Branch at 519-326-0073 to arrange to pick up your tickets. These tickets usually sell out quickly.

There was a good turnout for Friday night darts and the winners last Friday were Larry Evoy and Barb Schmidt with Richard Howe and Jim Simpson taking second place.

Fun darts are held every Friday evening and everyone is welcome. If you don’t know how to play, there are lots of people willing to teach you.

The Ladies Auxiliary will be celebrating their 60th Anniversary on July 28, 1-3 p.m. All are welcome. Mark it on your calendar – these ladies have made great contributions to the Branch and to the community for 60 years – let’s help them celebrate.

New Equipment for Public Works

in Toronto

United Pentecostal Church

312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541 Sunday Worship Services 11 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643 Sunday Masses: 7:30 am.(English) 10:30 am (English/Children’s Liturgy) 10:30 am (OLBS, Wheatley, English) 3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (Youth)

St. Joseph’s Church

310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)

Sunday Masses: 9 am (Italian, English)

Noon (Portuguese, English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English)

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel

88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901 Sunday Worship 10:30 am

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Leamington United Church 9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

Mersea United

Public works has tendered for the purchase of two new tractors to plow sidewalks in the winter and to cut grass in the summer. They have reported to Municipal Council that, with the trade-in allowance for the used tractors, the new equipment will come in over $11,000 under budget. By contrast, the tender for a giant rotary mower has come in $6,655 over the budget, and that caused considerable comment. First, Councillor Verbeke indicated that he would not be voting in favour of the purchase because there was only a $300 difference between the bid that was accepted and the bid of a local dealer. He feels that for such a pittance, the local taxpayer should get the business. Then Councillor Jacobs indicated that he would vote against the purchase because he opposes spending over $48,000 for a piece of equipment that should not be needed with outsourcing turf cutting in the municipality.

The mower being replaced must cut about 400 acres, and is in constant use (when it is not being repaired). The fact that is was in the budget and is needed this summer was enough to convince the other councillors that it should be purchased in spite of personal misgivings. So, when the vote was taken, the purchase was carried four to two.

A letter arrived recently from Darryl Ramsay of Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island: “Bill, I’m writing about a 1953 Meteor convertible I owned back in ’67. I got the car from Oakwood Auto Body on Rogers Road and Weston Road in Toronto. They had a used car lot out back. I paid $150 for the car and it was so much down and so much a week as shown from the scribbling on the receipt.

“The car was that orange-red colour that was common for that year. I sold the car in April ’68 and it ended up on Queen St. in the east end. It was painted a dark green and I used to see it when I went out to my uncle’s place at Jones and Queen. It was there until 1972. Never saw it after that.

“I have often seen ’53s for sale in Ontario through the years and wondered if one was mine. I kept all my old bills of sale for cars and just about everything else from back then and I found the serial number of my Meteor on one of those papers: #0176H5366206. (The ‘H’ indicates Darryl’s car was built in Windsor whereas cars built in Oakville that year had ‘K’ in their serial numbers).

“Maybe someone knows where my car is today. It was rare even when I owned it. I have old bills from the Do It Yourself Garage at 300 Greenwood Ave. A lot of people used to go there. I guess it’s no longer in business. I haven’t lived in Toronto since 1970.”

I lived in Toronto for many years and have some old car buddies who live in the east end. I phoned Paul Calderone and told him about Darryl’s letter. Paul remembers a dark green 1953 Meteor convertible in the east end in the early ’70s purchased by his friend John Colley, who repainted it red, dropped a Chev V8 into it, and later sold it. These cars were rare and John’s Meteor is almost certainly the same car that Darryl Ramsay owned.

At the time John owned it, Paul had a 1940 Ford convertible (the same car now owned by Keith Summers in Ottawa). Paul and John used to park their convertibles side by side for roof races. On a given signal, they would see whose top would go up or down the fastest. Paul’s top was vacuum-powered off the engine and John’s was electrical. I forgot to ask who won these races.

Does anyone know where Darryl’s Meteor is today?

PCC Upgrade, Phase 6

The latest work to be done to Leamington’s Pollution Control Centre is to permanently convert the former aeration basin (where wastes were broken down by aerobic microbes) into an off-line storage site for excess flows during wet weather events. The goal of this is to bring us closer to the goal of never having to release untreated flow into Lake Erie.

The tender resulted in quite a surprise: a low bid substantially below the lowest estimate of the design consultants. It was recommended to Council that they accept the lowest tender of $767,650 including net HST. (The highest tender was more than $400,000 more.) Councillor MacDonald, suspecting that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true, demanded of the Manager of Environmental Services, Kit Woods, if he was comfortable accepting this low tender. He was.

Moreover, he suggested that with the savings, once work has commenced, it might be possible to get started moving some of the old sludge out of the former Heinz part of the plant — a job not currently scheduled until it is to be demolished. He promised Council that if there were a savings to be had, he would return to Council to request permission for that separate work.

With that, Council voted to accept the tender.

WFCU announces Harold Hewitt Scholarsip recipients

On Monday, June 3rd Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) announced the recipients of the 2013 Harold Hewitt Scholarship (HHS). Sixteen recipients were chosen, from over 280 submissions, to receive the special scholarship inspired by the late Harold Hewitt, WFCU’s long term Director on its Board whose dedication to the community was an integral part of the credit union.

Earlier this year, youth enrolled in JK to Grade 12 were invited to respond to WFCU’s question, “What do you think would make the Windsor-Essex Community a healthier and more active place to live and why?” The successful recipients provided insightful responses and share in a total of $5,000 in scholarship funds. Throughout the event, WFCU President and CEO Marty Komsa awarded additional scholarship funds to a number of the surprised recipients, resulting in total scholarship funds awarded of $7,650.

The following youth were selected as recipients of the 2013 Harold Hewitt Scholarship:

JK - Grade 2

Tala Hilal, Grade 1 - Academie Ste. Cecile

Lola Cazabon, Grade 2 - Queen of Peace School

Rishi Damarla, Grade 2 - Academie Ste. Cecile Grade 3 - 5

Madison Coste, Grade 3 - St. Mary School

Kalin Lougheed, Grade 3 - Margaret D. Bennie Public School

Tiana Tiberia, Grade 4 - LaSalle Public School Grade 6 - 8

Abigail Kmet, Grade 6 - Maranatha Christian Academy Shih-wei Wang, Grade 6 - Southwood Public School

Jack Haddad, Grade 6 - Talbot Trail Public School

Grade 9 - 10

Tejas Pandya, Grade 10 - Assumption College Catholic High School

Sophia Mannina, Grade 9 - Tecumseh Vista Academy

Nicholas James Lester, Grade 9 - Vincent Massey Secondary School

Grade 11 - 12

Sarah Drury, Grade 12 - Ecole Secondaire E.J Lajeunesse

Leah Wilkinson, Grade 12 - Walkerville Collegiate Institute

Michael Rossyan, Grade 12 - Sandwich Secondary School

Maggie Aziz, Grade 12 - Cardinal Carter Secondary School

Funds will be entrusted to WFCU in the name of the recipients to be used towards their post-secondary education.

Tag Days a success, thanks to community support

We would like to thank the entire communities of Leamington and Kingsville for their support in making the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s Tag Days a success.

Special thanks to Metro, Freshco, Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart for allowing us to tag in front of or inside their establishments, and to their patrons who were so generous – we thank you.

One hundred percent of our donations go towards equipment for our hospital. Auxiliary volunteers in addition spend thousands of hours trying to make our small hospital a very caring and comfortable place for the ill and aging.

– Larry Gilbert, Tag Days Convenor

Duck Pond Bed & Breakfast Cottage earns 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Duck Pond Bed & Breakfast Cottage recently announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

Duck Pond Bed & Breakfast Cottage is nestled near Point Pelee National Park.

“As European trained bakers, we know how to please your palate and fill your stomach! A full breakfast is self-catered, provided to you the night before, so you may enjoy it at any time.

To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor, and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Duck Pond Bed & Breakfast Cottage is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said owner Marjolein de Sterke. “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive reviews on TripAdvisor.”

“TripAdvisor is delighted to celebrate the success of businesses around the globe, which are consistently offering travelers a great customer experience,” said Alison Copus, Vice President of Marketing for TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate of Excellence award provides top performing establishments around the world the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most – their customers.”

“WE MAKE

BANK NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH LEAMINGTON 519-326-8805

LIVING BY WHAT WE DO, BUT WE MAKE A LIFE BY WHAT WE GIVE.”

Winston Churchill

On behalf of the “Show the Love!” – A Tribute to Dale Butler Event, thank you to the organizing committee and the many volunteers for your outstanding dedication and service. Nancy Armstrong

Bryon

Marianne Lasi

Ingrid Latam

Justin Latam

Rick Latam

Sharon Light

Larry McDonald

Sheilah Marans

Diab

Fahey

Huebert

Huebert Audrian Hutchinson

Barbara Martens

Suzanne McCaig

Judy McInnis

Neil McWhinney

John Moran Ruth Owens Todd Pepper Mariette Preyde

And an extra thank you to Rick Latam and Elite Mediaworks for designing the Tribute poster and providing the Musicians’ Autograph Board – the latter was presented to Dale as a memento of the Event! And thank you Dale Butler... who we couldn’t keep from helping!

COMING IN JULY

PICKINʼ ON NEIL YOUNG – July 6/13: Sun Parlour Folk Music Society and TBT present a concert featuring area musicians performing their favourite Neil Young songs at Wheatley Two Creeks Conservation Area. 2-6 pm. $10 admission payable upon entry.

TBTʼS 2ND ANNUAL ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY at the Wheatley Legion on July 13th. Enjoy live entertainment at our all-youcan-eat perch dinner complete with salad, fries, rolls and dessert. Cocktails at 6:00 pm. Dinner at 6:30. $20 per person. Tickets available at The Party & Discount Store and at the Legion (in Wheatley) or by calling Larry (519-8254576) or Ursula (519-326-4014).

THE OFF SITE SATURDAY CONCERTS ARE COMING IN SEPTEMBER. WATCH FOR DETAILS!

SUMMER CAMP AT TBT

Theatre Ensemble is offering a two week summer theatre camp at TBT for youths ages 5 to 16. The camp, run by Joel & MelindaLewsaw, takes place July 8 to 12 and July 15 to 19. For more information email joel.lewsaw@gecdsb.on.ca

Erin Armstrongʼs Music Moves Kids “WHIMSICAL”Two one-week music, drama and puppetry camps at TBT for youths ages 6 to 12, July 22 to 26 and July 29 to August 2. For more info, email musicmoveskids @gmail.com or call 519-890-7463.

Sonshine Puppet Camp sponsored by Sonshine Lutheran Church – A week-long Christian experience in Christian drama using puppetry as the vehicle. For youths ages 6 to 14. August 5 to 9 from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. Cost $20. To register call 519-984-3553. HELPING HANDS PUPPETRY MINISTRYOF MILWAKEE, WI. IS A PUPPETRY AND DRAMA EXPERIENCE.

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Volunteer! Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre and The Bank Theatre appreciate the many hands that put on each of our productions. We are always looking for volunteers to bring their excitement and enthusiasm to share and learn the crafts of acting, singing and dancing, AND, it isn’t just about acting on stage… We need volunteers for all aspects of directing, technical, backstage and front of house duties. If you are interested in having a good time while helping put together high quality community Arts events, we can put your talent and enthusiasm to work! Send us an email or give us a call – banktheatre@gmail.com / 519-326-8805

Special to the Southpoint Sun by Pat Bailey

Alyssa Getty is one step closer to her lifelong dream –and she’s only 16.

Tuesday, Alyssa was teeing off alongside some of her role models in her ﬁrst professional golf tournament at Ambassador Golf Club in Windsor.

For the Grade 10 Kingsville District High School honour roll student, participating in the two-day event is her ﬁrst step toward her dream of playing in the LPGA.

Fresh off a big win on the ﬁrst stop of the Jamieson Golf Tour in Blenheim on Saturday, Alyssa said she was hoping to learn from some of the best female golfers in the CN Canadian Women’s Open this week.

She said she was going in with no real expectations except “to play my best”.

Alyssa earned a spot amongst 17 other amateurs based on her résumé and her handicap.

Kingsville Golf and Country Club general manager Doug Quick said there’s no question Alyssa deserves a spot in the local tourney.

Quick has watched Alyssa, and her game, mature over the past several years. He said she is mature beyond her years – displaying tremendous discipline and focus when it comes to the game she is so passionate about.

He said Alyssa is ready to compete with some of the top female golfers. “It’ll give her a chance to ﬁnd out just how tough the competition is,” said Quick, “and will be a tremendous learning experience.”

The young golfer agrees. When she learned by email about three weeks ago that she was ‘in’, Alyssa was excited for the opportunity.

“I was really excited,” she said, “it’s my ﬁrst pro tournament, there’s a good ﬁeld and it’s close to home.”

“I just want to play my best and learn from the girls I play with,” she added.

Mom Michelle said she just wants Alyssa to “embrace it and enjoy the moment”.

“She’s only in Grade 10,” said Michelle, “so there’s no pressure and no expectations.”

But she is expected to have some crowd support from her fellow members from Kingsville and Erie Shores Golf and Country Club – that kind of pressure, Alyssa said she enjoys.

A tremendously successful golfer already, Alyssa said she has played Ambassador several times and admits it can be a tough course if the wind plays a role.

But she said it also plays to her strength of being quite accurate off the tee.

Leading up to the tournament, Alyssa said she’s been working on her putting—when she wasn’t completing school projects and studying for exams.

Her teachers, she said, have been extremely supportive of her quest for an NCAA golf scholarship.

Over 50 U.S. schools have already expressed interest in the young phenom

but are unable to actually speak scholarship offers until Sept. 1. According to the GolfWeek Sagarin rankings at the end of 2012, Alyssa was ranked 17th out of more than 2,000 female golfers worldwide.

Until then, Alyssa is hoping to continue to improve her game and catch the eye of some of the major recruiters when she tees off in a variety of tournaments this summer.

And if last year’s results are any indication, Alyssa is certain to secure a scholarship with a top American college. In 28 tournament ( including events in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, Ontario, Alberta and Trinidad and Tobago), Alyssa came out on top in 23 and was runnerup in three others.

Recently she was nominated, and winner, of a WESPY Award, as female golfer of the year for Windsor-Essex. She was also a ﬁnalist as ‘Female Athlete of the Year’. She was

the youngest nominee, and recipient,

of a WESPY. Alyssa will not be the only local golfer to compete this week at Ambassador. She will be joined by local professional golfers Natalia Ghilzon and Erica Rivard.

Alyssa Getty took time out Sunday to practice for her ﬁrst pro tournament, the C.N. Canadian Women’s Tour, which is currently underway at the Ambassador Golf Club in Windsor.

Here Alyssa practices her putting at the Kingsville Golf and Country Club. (SUN Photos)

LSCU U10 boys gain

valuable

tourney experience

The LSCU U10 boys competed in Ontario’s largest soccer tournament on the weekend, the Ancaster Heritage Classic.

Over 360 teams in all and 29 in the U10 division made for an exciting and competitive weekend June 15-16.

With over half the team competing in their first soccer tournament ever, the boys were eager to get started. Their first opponent was the Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club, which turned out to be a very physical seesaw game.

After LSCU missed numerous opportunities and with three minutes remaining Hamilton tied it up. Final score 1-1.

Later that afternoon the boys battled a very disciplined Dundas team. LSCU dropped the game losing 3-0 but with heads held high.

Sunday morning proved to be a test for the U10s, playing in wet and rainy conditions and with playoff implications on the line. Determined and fueled by positive encouragement from the sidelines, the boys shut out the home team Ancaster Thunder 3-0. Unfortunately their efforts were not enough to move on to the finals.

Goal scorers in the tournament were Caleb Michaud (2), Noah Branco and Koen Taves.

Satisfied with their performance and experience, not to mention a great Father’s Day win, the team headed home with a positive outlook and enjoyed a great team-bonding weekend.

Once, twice, three times an athlete

It’s amazing how many sports there are where the success of competitors hinges on the ability to come up with short bursts of awe-inspiring speed — hockey, football, baseball, basketball, soccer… the list goes on and on. What’s perhaps even more incredible are the competitions where participants are well-advised NOT to go full throttle until they’ve neared the end. If you witnessed or took part in this past weekend’s Tomatoman Triathlon or Duathlon, you know what I’m talking about. While there are a lot of sports that leave competitors sweating buckets and gasping for air once all is said and done, it’s a feat unto itself just to finish one of these spectacles of endurance.

Jessop’s Jessop’s Journal Journal

One of the most admirable aspects of marathons, duathlons (which aren’t even recognized by my computer’s spell check software), triathlons, etc. that even the most staunch Buddhist can appreciate is the common practice of the participant to strive for a new personal best rather than triumph over his or her competitors. Many an athlete in these endurance-driven sports is happy to shave a few seconds off their previous best time even if finishing at the back of the pack. What makes these events even more interesting is that they’re not always dominated by the youngest entries — Google “Chip Time Results” and you’ll find many a 40-something runner, swimmer and/or rider who’s left a swarm of competitors half his/her age in the figurative rearview mirror as he/she crosses the finish line.

Before my son was born and there was time where I could be left to my own devices, I was actually able to dedicate about five or six hours per week to a treadmill donated to me by my parents. Its control panel had a few digital readouts to keep track of stats such as speed, calories burnt, distance and even heart rate. Feeling ambitious, I set the track’s incline to the maximum setting (9 degrees) and started off with a speed of about 3.5 mph (5.6 km/hr). On my first attempt, I had to stop after just over one “lap” of 400 metres — it felt like my lungs were going to explode and my heart was about to leap out of my chest and tell me where I could stick this new-to-me treadmill while stomping its way angrily to the pantry to grab the bag of Doritos.

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

Recreation Events from the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex

View the Summer Activity Guide:www.leamington.ca /recreation/activityguide

Students home for the Summer? We have a Student Membership Special 2 months for $75 + HST – on sale until July 2, 2013

Great Graduation Gifts:

• Youth annual membership – age 13 and under

• Student memberships for teens, college and university students

• Certified personal trainers, and nutrition and wellness coaches

Babysitting Course ages 11-15. Register in advance for Thurs. July 11 or Wed. Aug. 13

Home Alone Training Course 9-13. Register in advance for Sat. June 22 or Sat. July 13

Red Cross Swim Lessons – all levels for children. Parent and tot; pre-school levels Starfish to Whale; Swim Kids levels 1-10; and Aquatic Leadership courses. There’s no better tool to equip your children with than Red Cross swim lessons, teaching them water safety for a lifetime.

Summer Day Camp – plan ahead! – Weekdays throughout July and August for children ages 4-7 and 8-12. Day camp counsellors are trained in High Five principles of healthy child development. Kids will choose from daily electives: swimming each day, skating on Tuesday and Thursday, plus a different theme each week. Kids thoroughly enjoy Sherk Complex Day Camp and keep coming back for more!

Adult Programs - Over 40 fitness and aqua fitness classes per week throughout the summer, plus 14 indoor cycling classes. Register now!

Swimtastic Summer Fun! at the Sherk Complex Pool every afternoon Monday to Friday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. from July 2 to Aug. 30. AND, every Wednesday afternoon the lifeguards will lead wild and wacky water games, relays and splash contests! Regular admission fees apply. Within Arms Reach Policy applies.

There’s never a dull moment ---Exercise is

It was discouraging, but during a point in my life where free time was actually more abundant than those Canadian nickels with a rabbit portrayed on the “tails” side, I hung in there. Before my son was born, I was capable of maintaining a non-stop speed of 4.3 mph (6.9 km/hr) for up to 46 minutes, again at an incline of nine degrees. A few times, I marched along at 4.1 mph for more than an hour straight.

While these were by no means Olympic feats of stamina, I was quite pleased with the progress I had made. My selfinflicted exercise routine, aided by a drastically reduced soft-drink intake, allowed me to reduce my 285-pound frame to one that reached a low of 215 pounds (apparently, a maximum of 205 pounds is a healthy weight for an adult male of 6’ 4”). Size 42 jeans that were once a snug fit were replaced with a few new pairs at size 36.

Over the past 22 months, I’ve regressed to a point where 40s are too tight and 42s are too baggy (would it KILL clothing manufacturers to make odd-numbered waist sizes?!). No, I do not and cannot blame my son’s July of 2011 arrival for slipping back to my less-than-ideal physique — not after covering last weekend’s Tomatoman Triathlon and hearing little kids shout “Go dad!” to a runner who is about to cross the finish line in a time of just over an hour.

What’s truly amazing about triathletes is their ability to excel at multiple disciplines. While a lot of people can jog, ride a bike and swim, there are none too many who can swim 750 metres in cool, choppy water, bike 20 km (that’s nearly Leamington to Wheatley and back) and then run five km in barely more than an hour. Harrow’s Lionel Sanders has done it two years in a row in the Tomatoman, both times in just over 57 minutes. It would probably take me that long just to FIND my bike.

How anyone manages to complete a decathlon is beyond me. Sure, they’re done over a course of two days, but being competitive in 10 different events is, at least to me, inconceivable. These 10 events include the 100-metre sprints, long jump, shot put (my strongest event during Wheatley Public’s track and field day), high jump (despite my height, I HATED that one as a kid), 400 metre run, 110 metre hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw and 1,500 metre run. How can anyone know how to properly throw a javelin AND a discus, run both races of speed and endurance and be capable of the high jump and pole vault?

I’d probably get confused and throw the vaulting pole,

which in turn means I’d try to launch myself into the air with a javelin — neither of which would be a pleasant sight to witness. The injuries would be substantial, but at least I’d be given 1,500 metres to walk it off.

Mosquito Lakers excel at skills competition

Three Leamington Mosquito Lakers players did well in the Hit, Run and Throw Skills Competition held at the 19th Annual Harrow Blues Tournament on the weekend.

Benny Bueckert beat all competitors placing first in the Throw Competition, an event that combines distance and accuracy.

Michael Wiebe placed third in the Longest Hit contest, while Eric Tavares was third in the Fastest Runner event, a timed race around the bases.

Russell Derbyshire won a National Sport gift card as the Leamington Mosquito Lakers tournament MVP.

Koen Taves (left) of LSCU U10 boys battles for the ball with a player from the Dundas Youth Soccer Club.

Talbot Trail seniors warming up

By Bob McLean

With warm weather and excellent course conditions, the 79 Talbot Trail seniors ventured out to test their golfing skills on Tues. June 11.

In the 70-79y division, straight hitter Vic Reynaert reigned once again as low scorer for the day. Vic fired a masterful 40. Both Paul R. Brown and Mike Wright achieved impressive 43s. Homer Vandervecht and Joe Vertel played very well earning superb 44s. Four golfers who achieved inspiring 45s were Neil Adamson, Terry Bee, Bob Scott and Don Willan. Both Larry Hillman and Tom Hyatt played well to obtain solid 46s. Bob Patchett continued his fine play shooting a commendable 47. Pete Daudlin earned a praiseworthy 49. Other golfers who achieved 55 or less shots were Walter Balsam, Andy Orsini, Carl Robinson, Ken Womack, Dean Wigle and Wayne Cowan.

Bill Galloway and Dave la Bonte continued to be the top scorers in the 80-85y division. Bill shot a very superb 45, and Dave earned a terrific 46. Another Dave, Dave Krueger, played well once again to merit a praiseworthy 52. Both Gerry Becigneul and Hal Wigle played steady golf to earn commendable 53s. Gerald Wilkinson produced a very satisfying 55. Other seniors in this group who broke the 60 mark were Orville Ellwood, Erle Nash, Hadley Pinch, Steve Haas, Ray Allen and Chester Kuli.

The super seniors 85y+ were led by the seemingly ageless Dick Mackenzie. Although I know Dick won’t be satisfied with his result, it was still an inspiring score for many in the younger groups. Both John H. Dick and Jim Ascott achieved very satisfying results.

The 55-69y division was led by Pat Hill who fired the second best score of the day. Pat’s 41 was an outstanding result. Four golfers who finished with excellent 42s were Kevin Jordan, Doug Langlois, Bob McLean, and Jim Pearson. Sweet swinging Jerry Omstead fired a terrific 43. Robert Shaw played well to achieve a 44. Bill Ward had another good round scoring a solid 45. The steadily improving Bill Leveille fired a praiseworthy 46. Three golfers who earned satisfying 47s were Mike Getty, Jim Omstead and Rick Thompson. Commendable 48s were merited by the following players: Dave Dent, Al Matthews and Paul R. Harrison. Larry Schmidt and Dave Overholt scored fine 49s. Nifty 50 results were scored by these seniors: Richard Humber, Ray LaPierre, Mike Thibodeau and Al Zanuttini.

Closest to the pin honours went to Paul R. Brown for his outstanding shot on #9. Ray Allen established the close putting mark early for the field, and he ended up winning honours for the long putt on #2.

Youthful Hadley Pinch, now a young 80, has been added to his proper age group. I’m sorry about the confusion Hadley, but you still look to be 72.

The following seniors deserve honourable mention for

improving their score, by five or more shots, from the last time they played: Walter Balsam 5, Terry Bee 10, Fred Takaki 6, Richard Humber 6, Doug Langlois 6, and Erle Nash 10.

Tip-A-Day by Bill Kroen (I’m going to try this out as I often pull the ball! I hope it helps all of us.): Many golfers tend to pull their pitching wedge and nine iron well left of their target. The main fault is making a weight shift when one is not needed. To prevent pulling these irons, take a stance that is narrower than your shoulders. Place more weight on your left foot and leave it there for the swing. Stay balanced and make a smooth transition. You don’t need to swing hard with these clubs.

Trent Pickle wins checker flag in Welland

Twelve-year-old Trent Pickle, a member of the Erie Ramblers Motorcycle Club, travelled to Welland on June 15 for the season’s first CMA National Race.

During his practice rounds he worked at getting a feel for the track, as it is a clay track and completely new to him. He did not disappoint. Trent rode the track fast and hard to take first place away from local favourite Dustin Brown, a.k.a. “King of the Track”, in the 85cc division. It was an exciting race on a very fast track.

Doug Lawrence Jr. and Doug Lawrence Sr. were extremely helpful in the pits with this being Trent’s first time at this race track.

In the 250 Open Youth it was again a battle for 1st place with Dustin Brown. It was an awesome race but Brown took 1st place and Trent was pleased to get 2nd. It looks like Brown and Pickle are going to provide some great entertainment on the track this season.

flat in the 85cc division at the CMA National Race in Welland on June 15.

– Photo by Winston Grosse Photography

U17 soccer news

Walmart beat Community Trophies in a wild match that resulted in 12 goals total.

The game was fairly even through the first half, and then the Walmart attackers found the range and aim on several long high shots into the corner.

Community Trophies, although down 7-3, rallied back and scored two quick goals in the final minutes making it a 7-5 game.

U5 soccer report

Timbits #4 took on Timbits #8 in a close match last week. Nathen Alvar and Delilah Heide both battled for the ball in rainy conditions to help their teammates to a victory over Team #8.

The game between Timbits #5 versus Timbits #7 ended in a 1-1 tie. The game was shortened due to weather and lack of players. For Timbits #5, Mitchell Moracci continues to play strong and has great pursuit of the ball. Lindsey Curchin has shown a lot of hustle and spirit all season and is always near the action.

Trent Pickle won the checker

Sun County’s Tyler McLean eludes a Windsor player as he carries the ball away from the Crows’ net during a Thursday, June 13 Zone 7 regular season intermediate game. Windsor won by a score of 7-2. (SUN Photo)

Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com

Standings tight in SMSL

Southpoint Men’s Softball League Game of the week: Week 7 of the game of the week features James Taylor Fishery versus Team Unit. With the fear of the standard James Taylor Fishery (JTF) post-tournament slump looming, “K”leb Beaupre donned the new strikeout jersey.

In game one, JTF dominated against Team Unit as they struggled to find their groove at the plate and in the field. JTF won game one by a mercy 21-11.

Game 2 was a little more exciting as Team Unit had a big third inning and took the lead. JTF managed to go ahead by one late in the game. Team Unit would not lay down for the Fishmen as they took the lead in the top of the 6th and did not look back. Both JTF pitchers managed 4 strikeouts and Kevin Clark made some fantastic plays at shortstop. The play of the game had to be Darryl Glasier rounding third and winding up on his keester, only to barely make it back to the bag in time to stay safe.

Around the League: Caff’s Auto Repair lost game one 10-7 to the Cartel and then managed some tenth inning heroics in game two, winning 11-10… Hutchins Monuments took both from an improving (still winless) Car Barn team 24-6 and 19-18. Car Barn captain Mark Ribble was interviewed after the game as his team was discussing next week’s match up versus the Bashers over some delicious Car Barn pizza and wings. Ribble noted that they were starting to turn a corner on the season… Dirty Farmers were Bashered in both games losing the first one by a league record 11-0, scoring as many runs as they have wins. Game 2 was a little better (not much) 12-6. Craig Howe struck out twice in this game, first by watching a changeup hit the mat and the second he at least swung the bat on a dirty curve ball… Saw Monkeys lost game one to Jose’s Grinders 15-9. In game two, Steve O’Neil got caught being too picky and watched four close balls conceding the walk only to have the next batter fly out. Jose’s lost game two by a score of 11-7.

TUESDAYS - Epilepsy Support group meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m.12:00 noon, at the Windsor United Way office, 300 Giles Blvd. E., Windsor. New members welcome. Info: Windsor/Essex Epilepsy Support Centre, 519-890-6614, epilepsywindsor@epilepsysupport.ca or visit the website at www.epilepsysupport.ca.

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

IF YOU HAVE PARKINSON and would like to join our group for information, exercise and support, come by Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to the Half Century Club, 160 Talbot St. E. Leamington. THE LEAMINGTON KIWANIS CLUB IS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION. Meetings are held twice a month, the first and third Thursday. If you are a non-profit organization and would like a meeting place on weekdays, or if you are interested in learning more about our organization, or to have us involved in your community, please contact Leo at 519 325-0953.

PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN to all ages under 30 for the Wheatley Optimists 10th Annual Wheatley Idol Competition. There is no entry fee and terrific prizes again this year. Overall winner receives a recording package. Pre-register early. Registration is limited. Preregister early by filling out the online form at www.wheatleyidol.yolasite.com. For more info contact event organizer Darla Janzen 519-825-9897 ext. 3.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20 - The Pelee Past Questers Meeting 10:00 a.m. Pelee Past Questers is an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration of artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education. Kingsville Library, 40 Main St. W. Topic: historic homes in Kingsville. Includes a walk to the homes, weather permitting. In case of rain, the group will view pictures. Lunch to follow at King’s Landing. Guests welcome. For info call Jackie 519-326-1361.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 - Breast Friends Dragon Boat for the Cure Yard Sale, from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Leamington Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot on Erie St. S. All proceeds go to the Breast Friends Dragon Boat team.

U7 minor soccer

Shannon Puglia of Tim Hortons #8 showed great enthusiasm and spirit as she continues to develop a love for the game. Tiago Ribeiro added to his strong season, scoring the game’s first goal before settling back on defense to help put in a good showing against Tim Hortons #1.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30 - Free admission, 1st Annual St Anthony's K of C Car and Bike Show, 280 Talbot St. East. Leamington. SWAP MEET vendors call Junior at 519-8185781 to book a spot. $10 vehicle registration at 8 a.m., free dash plaques to first 50 cars. Show 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Food & drinks, door prizes, awards.

TUESDAY, JULY 9 - THURSDAY, JULY 11 - Vacation Bible School at Olinda-Ruthven United Church, Ruthven, from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Registration Tuesday, July 9 at 8:30 a.m. "Being On God's Team." Mid morning snacks. Free for children ages 3 and up. 1907 Queens Blvd. Ruthven.

JULY 20 - 21 - The Arts Society of Kingsville will be holding its inaugural members' show and sale of fine art and fine crafts on the lawn of Pelee Island Winery in Kingsville. Artists have until June 30 to obtain a membership and sign up to be a vendor. Go to www.artssocietyofkingsville.com for more details.

JOIN RELAY FOR LIFE! Unite with thousands of cancer fighters across Ontario to celebrate life at our inspirational overnight fundraising event. Register your team, donate or buy a luminary at relayforlife.ca.

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“K”leb Beaupre swings at a wide pitch that catcher Bobby Grundner struggles to get to.

The five and under division of the Kids of Steel triathlon began with a swim of the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation

The six- and

David Owens of Leamington finished the duathlon 21st overall and first in the men’s 25- to 29-year-old division with a time of 1:18:56.

Leamington’s Natalie Morse runs the duathlon event during the 28th annual Tomatoman Triathlon, held Sunday, June 16.

Christine Hopper of Wheatley competes in the Tomatoman Triathlon’s duathlon event, completing the event in a time of 1:29:40.

Leamington Triathlon weekend

Leamington’s Emilie Potvin finishes the cycling portion of the 28th annual Tomatoman Triathlon. Potvin’s time of 1:14:18 was good for 27th overall and first in 20- to 24-year-old women’s division. She was the second woman overall to complete the triathlon.

(SUN Photos)

Turner of Windsor completes the Tomatoman Triathlon with daughter Cadence Turner. The Tomatoman was Craig’s

Complex pool’s width.

seven-yearold girls of the Kids of Steel competition at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex swim their first lap — three per lane.

The Leamington Badminton Club’s finalists in men’s singles for the 2012-2013 season, from left to right, are: Ernest Lee (B Flight runner-up), Joseph Najem (B Flight winner), Elden DaSilva (A Flight winner), Ryan Harder (A Flight runner-up).

Badminton Club holds inter-club tournament

The Leamington Senior Badminton Club recently ended the 2012-2013 season with their annual banquet and award presentations for the Inter-Club finalists. Special awards were given to Gibson Fulmer (Most Improved) and Nicole Adolphe (Pros Moran Award – Most Sportsmanlike). The following are the Inter-Club tournament finalists.

Ladies Singles: 1st Jennifer George, 2nd Sylvia Lutsch (round robin).

Men’s Singles: ‘A’ – 1st Elden DaSilva, 2nd Ryan Harder; ‘B’ – 1st Joseph Najem, 2nd Ernest Lee; ‘C’ – 1st Misen Zakaria, 2nd Craig Krueger; ‘D’ – 1st Gibson Fulmer, 2nd Daniel Warkentin.

Ladies Doubles: 1st Jennifer George and Bobbie Hansen (round robin).

Men’s Doubles: ‘A’ – 1st E. DaSilva and J. Konopasky, 2nd R. Harder and K. Waites; ‘B’ – 1st B. Grundner and K. Klassen, 2nd T. Nguyen and F. Lutsch; ‘C’ – 1st A. Klassen and J. Fehr, 2nd N. Smith and A. Ingratta; ‘D’ – 1st M. Zakaria and C. Cui, 2nd G. Fulmer and B. Milos.

Mixed Doubles: ‘A’ – 1st T. Harder and R. Harder, 2nd D. Terbenche and B. Grundner; ‘B’ – 1st S. Lutsch and F. Lutsch, 2nd J. Lambier and T. Nguyen; ‘C’ – 1st N. Adolphe and N. Smith, 2nd S. Klassen and A. Klassen; ‘D’ – 1st G. Ward and M. Zakaria, 2nd B. Sarkis and G. Fulmer.

Rookie Lakers prove they can compete

The Harder Heating & Cooling Leamington Rookie Lakers had their toughest test of the year this past weekend playing two of the top teams in the Sun Parlour Baseball Association.

On Saturday, June 15 the Lakers traveled to Woodslee to face their Major squad that has been impressive early in 2013. After a mistake-riddled first inning the Lakers found themselves down 4-0, but as in the past they were not going to rollover

The Lakers battled the rest of the game and outscored their opponents the final 6 innings but it just wasn’t enough against a very good defensive Oriole team and the Lakers came up short losing 8-6. The defensive battle was highlighted when a Woodslee player ripped the ball at pitcher Lucky Luke (Lucas Penner) who bravely got his glove on the ball, tearing the glove from his hand but slowing the ball up so that second basemen Nathan Krahn could barehand it and flip it to Jesse Teichroeb at first for the out.

On Sunday, June 16 another team that has been tearing through the league paid a visit to Leamington. The LaSalle Majors came in with an impressive record and they wasted no time showing Leamington’s outfield that they needed to be ready on this day as they ripped many balls deep and posted 5 quick runs in the opening frames.

Once again playing another well-rounded defensive, team runs were scarce and the Lakers found themselves trailing 7-3 after 4 innings. Stubbornness prevailed, and down 7-5 in the bottom of the 7th, Jason Friesen and Owen Knelsen led off the inning with singles, and then Riley ‘Coyote’ Wiebe ripped a single pulling the team within one and guys on first and third. Brady Knelsen did his job cashing in the tying run with a sacrifice RBI. With the winning run on third, Matty ‘Ice’ Thomas came to the plate and ripped the hardest ball of the game, but unfortunately right at LaSalle’s third basemen and the Lakers finished the game tied 7-7.

Once again the Lakers young defense held two of the top teams to under 8 runs, an incredible stat for this age group. Great defensive catches were made in the outfield by Brady ‘His name is 80’ Knelsen and Nolan ‘Mustang’ Ford, and the corner D of Thomas ‘TD’ Desantis kept the forces on where the infield play of Kanaan ‘Shorty’ Gale, Jason ‘Mini Miggy’ Friesen, Nathan ‘Speedy’ Krahn, Jesse ‘Stretch’ Teichroeb and Owen ‘OK’ Knelsen were solid. Special mention goes out to Sajan ‘Tin Cup’ Brouwer who proved you have to be tough to backcatch this game!

Rookie Lakers’ Matt Thomas rips a line drive with the potential winning run (Riley Wiebe) on 3B while Coach O’Neil looks on.

Leamington basketball team earns silver in provincials

By Bryan Jessop

The 2013 Ontario Basketball Association season ended on a strong note for the juvenile Leamington Cougars.

The Cougars, led by head coach and Leamington Basketball Association president Mike Garganta, travelled to Niagara Falls over the May 24-26 weekend to wrap up the season with the OBA championships in the Division 8 category. The tournament began on Friday with the first of two round-robin games in the six-team grouping. Leamington came out on top with a 53-27 victory over Toronto Triple Threat of Hanover, followed by a 47-44 loss to Malton/ Mississauga. Garganta explained that inaccuracy at the free throw line was the difference for the losing Cougars, who managed only 12 of 30 attempts.

In the semi-finals, the Cougars faced the top team from Pool A, the Whitby Wildcats. This time, the Leamington squad came out on the favourable end of a cliffhanger, defeating Whitby by a single bucket, 52-50. The Cougars’ never-say-die attitude proved crucial in this contest, as they trailed Whitby by as many as 17 points.

With their Pool B adversaries winning the other semifinal contest, the Cougars again faced the Malton Mavericks for the gold medal game. Malton again provided more firepower than Leamington could handle, once again collecting 47 points compared to the Cougars’ 34.

“We had a great weekend,” Garganta stated. “Every game was super exciting. We could’ve beat Malton both games, they were a very strong team.”

Of the six Division 8 teams, the Cougars and Mavericks had the shortest benches at 10 players apiece. The other four teams had as many as 13 players.

The juvenile Cougars — players under 17 years of age — were represented by players hailing from three different local high schools. Devin Garganta, Bobby Gould, Matt Azar and Alex Goncalves are Cardinal Carter students, Nick Froese, Herman Fehr and Ryan Tilson hailed from Leamington District Secondary School and Kyle Rowley, Heath Rowley and Austin Dowling played for Kingsville District High School.

Prior to ending the season with provincials, the local team took part in two tournaments. In a one-day friendly tourney hosted by Woodstock, the Cougars went 1-2, defeating North York. Leamington also made a trip to Bolton, where they again finished 1-2 — this time with a win against Ha-

nover’s Toronto Triple Threat.

Although Garganta was the lone coach behind the juvenile team’s bench this season, he explained that major midget head coach and LBA treasurer Joe O’Neil supported his team, along with other LBA members.

The 2013 Leamington juvenile (U17) Cougars consisted of (back row, left to right) Matt Azar, Herman Fehr, Austin Dowling, Bobby Gould, Nick Froese, coach Mike Garganta and (front row, left to right) Health Rowley, Alex Goncalves, Devin Garganta and Kyle Rowley. The team finished the season by capturing the silver medal in the Ontario Basketball Association provincial tournament’s Division 8 in Niagara Falls.

Proggers produce great scores

Things got heated up on June 11 for 52 eager Progs golfers at Erie Shores. Weather-wise, proggers could not have asked for more, with some clouds keeping them comfortable from the sun’s rays. The warmth also generated some great scoring. Ward Hutchins led the way with a scathing +10. Ward notched 3 birdies on each 9. Not too far behind at +8 were Bob Park, Kevin Shaften and Jeff Brown. Ron Tremblay and Dave Wilkinson each posted +6s, while Orest Hrynewich and Ron Gagne each had +5. The cream is coming to the top in the weekly team play. In the skins game there were many birdies, but only four were untouched. Earning $21 each were Barry Miller, Wayne Gillett, Orest Hrynewich and Ron Tremblay. Tuesday was lottery day where the players choose a card from the deck to determine their placement. This was by far the closest the league has had this year. It came right down to the wire. Tension filled the air and a raucous cheer erupted when Team Hearts was declared the

champs. It appeared early on that Team Diamonds would stomp everyone. Luckily Ward Hutchins picked a heart which boosted all heart lovers. Brett Madden sealed the deal with a +6. Among his happy followers are George Turnbull, Tom Miehl, Mel Pace, Richard Reive, Roger Cote, Norm Beattie, Ed Schachowskoy, Orest Hrynewich, Wayne Quinn, Frank Gow, Ward Hutchins and Wayne Gillett, and of course, Brett Madden. As a side note, this is the fourth time Brett has been on the winning team.

It was a pleasure watching Bob Park, a fairly new member, tame Erie Shores. Even though he had some association with the federal government, the proggers let him play. Somehow he had them hoodwinked that he was a 19 handicap. They’re not fooled anymore, posting a splendid 81. Take his handicap off, and his score was 62. Careful Bob, there may be a drone hovering when you play next round.

SC United U16 girls make it to finals in Stratford Classic

The LSCU U16 girls competed in the Stratford Classic this past weekend. The weather was perfect for the team’s first soccer tournament of the season.

LSCU girls played their best game against Wilmot where they controlled the ball and the play the entire game, resulting in a 1-0 win.

Their second game really brought the team together as Middlesex held a 1-0 lead until the last ten minutes when LSCU broke through with two beautiful goals for a 2-1 win, placing them in first.

Sunday morning was LSCU’s semi-final game versus Stratford. With a stronger second half, they took the home team by a score 3-1.

The final was against a strong Woolwich team. LSCU’s team defence kept them in the game, but their opponents had a few more chances, resulting in a 1-0 loss. Goal scorers were Baylee Baracco (4), Rachel Gray and Emma Conley.

With their defence shored up, the LSCU U16 girls can play against any team. Great tournament!

SC United U16 Girls made it to all the way to the finals at a weekend tournament in Stratford before losing to a strong Woolwich team. SC United U16 Girls team members are, in front: Goaltender Madison Van Wijngaarden. Middle row, left to right: Karly Mendes-Teves, Taelor Byrne, Emma Conley, Madison Andrade, Baylee Baracco, Laura Sivak, Kali Robinson. Back row: Coach Chris Conley, Becca Harris, Megan Ingratta-Puyda, Sarah Tiessen, Rebecca Daoud, Melody Young, Rachel Gray, Chantel Mendes, Chrissy Denotter. Absent from photo: Cassandra Mastronardi and assistant coach Matt Conley

Mosquito Lakers place second in Harrow tourney

The Leamington Uni-Fab Enclosures Mosquito Lakers lost to the Essex Yellow Jackets 9-3 in the championship game of the 19th Annual Harrow Blues Tournament on the weekend.

The locals advanced to the final earlier in the day with an exciting come-from-behind 8-7 victory over the Belle River Braves. To qualify for Sunday play, Leamington had posted a 3 and 0 record in pool play defeating the Dresden Tigers 16-3, Harrow Blues 29-9 and the Kingsville Knights 8-4.

“We played well all weekend but came up a little flat against Essex in the championship game,” said coach Terry Misener. “They (Essex) played well, hitting the ball hard, jumping to a 4 to 0 lead after three innings and we just couldn’t seem to get untracked.”

Kaleb Tiessen and Zach Penner led the Lakers attack against Essex with a single and a double in three at-bats.

Against Belle River, Thomas Jennings had three singles including a fifth inning shot that knocked in two runs and capped a Laker rally that tied the game at 5-5. His single in the seventh scored Brayden Zuidema with the winning run.

Against Kingsville, Eric Tavares threw five strong innings of ball and knocked in a pair of runs with a double to lead the Lakers to the 8-4 decision. Jennings’ diving catch in left field in the seventh inning thwarted any late game rally Kingsville might have planned.

Eric Wright, Tiessen, Russell Derbyshire, Austin Neufeld and Kyle Fehr belted three hits each as Leamington put on an impressive offensive display on Saturday morning on

the way to a 29-9 win over Harrow. Eric Dominguez, Tavares, Penner, Bueckert and Michael Wiebe had two hits each, while Zuidema legged out a triple.

On Friday evening, Derbyshire struck out eight Dresden batter in four innings as the locals opened play with a 16-3 win. Tavares and Penner had two hits each.

Leamington Uni-Fab Enclosures Mosquito Lakers placed second at the 19th Annual Harrow Blues Tournament on the weekend. Team members are, front row left to right: Zach Penner, Eric Dominguez, Thomas Jennings, Austin Neufeld, Michael Wiebe, Kyle Fehr, Benny Bueckert. Back row: Coach Terry Misener, Eric Tavares, Kaleb Tiessen, coach Henry Penner, Brayden Zuidema, Eric Wright, coach Pete Fehr, Russell Derbyshire, coach Nick Neufeld, coach Dan Dominguez.

Derby team support Cancer Society

By Bryan Jessop

A Wheatley-based entry in the 2013 Leamington Fair demolition derby has hit cancer head on.

Christy Dyck, her hus-

band Adam Dyck and the rest of their pit crew put fourth an entry in the Impact Motorsports annual Leamington event as a means of raising funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. The

team in part raised money through donations made by sponsors of their demo car, a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire offered free of charge by U Pull ‘Em auto salvage yard northeast of Comber. Friends of the team, decked out in bright orange “Smash Cancer” t-shirts, volunteered to roam through the Fairgrounds’ grandstands in search of donations to the fundraiser.

While Adam had entered numerous demolition derbies in years past, this year’s event was the first ever for Christy as a driver.

“At first I wanted to do one just for fun,” Christy explained. “We decided that if we won, we’d donate the money to the (Canadian) Cancer Society. The problem was that if we didn’t win, there’d be nothing for us to donate. That’s when we decided to raise money for it.”

As of three days before the Sunday, June 16 derby began, the team raised $2,200. Minutes before running in the first four cyclinder class heat event, the amount increased to over $2,700. The car was built and painted by Christy, Adam, Christy’s step-son, Kaleb Dyck, stepdaughter Autumn Dyck and two of Adam’s friends — Dave and “Schmenk.”

The team began working on the car shortly after receiving it in May.

“We worked really hard

on it the last couple of weeks,” said Christy. “It’s been an ongoing process,

working on it every weekend.”

The team’s efforts paid off before the derby even began, as the car won the prize for best-decorated entry.

The team finished the car four days before the derby and from there applied the finishing touches — sponsorship stickers provided by Outhouse Originals of Chatham — before the competition began. Sponsors/donors included The Eyeglass Shop, Southpoint Industrial Supply Inc., Wharram’s Jewellry, Maxwell Maze, Peters Roofing and Siding, Bowman Feed and Supply, Pannunzio Mechanical, U Pull ‘Em, A&L Recyclers Inc., A&A Battery, H&H

Upholstery, Goodreau Tree Care, L&M Machine, MG Contracting, Tilbury Carquest, West View Tavern, John’s Auto, Jack Smith Fuels and Outhouse Originals.

The team was inspired to make a cancer fundraiser of their demolition derby car entry based on the cancerrelated deaths of Christy’s sister-in-law and father-inlaw as well as the passing of one of her close friends. Her friend and sister-in-law died after being diagnosed with cancerous brain tumours — her father-in-law died of prostate cancer.

“That’s why we wanted to support the fight against cancer as a whole instead of just one type of cancer,” Christy explained.

From left to right, Christy Dyck, Adam Dyck and Jason “Schmenk” pose with their “Smash Cancer” Leamington Fair demolition derby entry, a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire.

Christy Dyck’s “Smash Cancer” Pontiac Sunfire collides back bumper to back bumper with an opponent during the first heat of the Leamington Fair demolition derby’s four cylinder class. (SUN Photos)

Bike safety rodeo returns to Leamington

By Bryan Jessop

The third annual installment of Rediscover Your Bike was a first for the Leamington Salvation Army.

The Rediscover Your Bike Safety Rodeo, after being hosted by the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex for its first two years, was relocated to the Salvation Army branch at 88 Setterington Street, allowing the event to attract a more diverse crowd of visitors and young bicycling enthusiasts. The event was a combined effort of several community organizations, including the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, the Youth and Family Resource Network’s Neighbours Helping Neighbours, the Leamington municipal Department of Culture and Recreation Services, Leamington OPP, Leamington Salvation Army and the South Essex Community Council.

“It turned out really well,” said Neighbours Helping Neighbours co-ordinator and Youth and Family Resources Network partner Kelly Baillargeon. “I like this event because there are so many community partners involved.”

The bike safety rodeo included a course for children guided by members of the Leamington OPP, utilizing the Salvation Army parking lot. In the meantime, free bike safety checks were offered by Bikesmart, a YFRN program. A free barbecue was also included, organized in part by Kids Alliance, a leadership recruitment program of local elementary schools.

The Windsor Essex County Health Unit purchased helmets and 20 refurbished bikes to donate to children who don’t have helmets and/or bicycles of their own.

Leamington OPP constable Matt Campbell guides Kirby Jr. Polius through the bicycle course during the third annual Rediscover Your Bike Safety Rodeo, hosted this year by the Leamington Salvation Army.

The Health Unit also raffled off two new bikes, won by Dakota Soucie and Kirby Jr. Polius. Other prizes were donated by the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

The event also featured a tobacco awareness booth and display for adults, also presented by the local Health Unit. Throughout the safety rodeo, 2.5 km guided rides through the neighbourhood were offered to participating children to give them first-hand opportunities to practice safe cycling habits and use designated bicycle lanes with two adult supervisors — one leading the group and the other trailing at the end.

The SECC provided

translators to the event for recent immigrant residents attending the safety rodeo, bringing the combined number of community representatives assisting with the event to about 30.

“These sort of things usually can’t run as completely free events, but engaging the community is really important,” said Baillargeon, who noted that the rodeo was on pace late in the morning to meet its target of attracting 200 children and parents. “We find that these type of events bring out neighbours, letting them get to know each other.”

Also being given to visitors free of charge were fresh vegetables, provided courtesy of Mucci Farms.

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The Discovery Childcare Program of Kingsville Inc. would like to thank all the sponsors that sponsored holes and the businesses that donated door prizes for our 5th Annual Golf Tournament that was held at Kingsville Golf and Country Club on June 1st, 2013. A special Thanks to all our volunteers, Ann Wood, Hollie Henry, Karen Chevalier, Karen Loeppgy, Maryann Bechard, Rosa Veneza, and Tina Radu.

Thank You to our Hole Sponsors:

Arby's Restaurant

Alynn Anglin Financial Management

Bartel Greenhouse System Inc.

CAW 200

Century 21-Local Home Team

M & J Fisheries

Double Diamond Sales

Dr. Derrick Beleutz Chiropractor

Dr. Mark Olivito Dentistry

Dr. McCormick/ Molzan & WharramMaytham Optometrists

Dr. Sean Smith - Chiropractic

Ernie's TV

Gascoyne Law Office

GSMDH LLP Chartered Accountants

Grossi Plumbing and Heating

HBPO Canada

Kingsville Animal Clinic

Leamington Chrysler

Leamington Non -Profit Housing & ATR

UMEI assists families financially through bursaries & scholarships

Home Repair & The Pivotal Key

Main West Furniture & Appliance

McDonald's Restaurant

McGregor Sims Law Firm

Ricci, Enns & Rollier

Royal Bank – Kingsville

Southern Logisitics Inc.

Spartan Nutrition

Ian Murray Insurance & Financial Services

Thomas Pare - RBC Mortgage Specialist

T-Murr Exteriors Inc

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South Essex Fabricating

Vernon’s Tap and Grill

Chante Sport Fishing Charters

Scottish Club of Windsor

Kingsville Dental Office

Tug Weld Manufacturing

Alynn Anglin

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Amy's Hair shop

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Leamington OPP auxiliary constable Dave Green guides Payton Insley through the bicycle course during the third annual Rediscover Your Bike Safety Rodeo, hosted by the Leamington Salvation Army Saturday, June 1.

(SUN Photos)

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$46,000 raised in Mennonite golf tourney

Submitted by Hugo Tiessen

Perfect weather and great course conditions prevailed for the 11th annual charity golf tournament organized by the Leamington Mennonite Home at Leamington’s Erie Shores Golf & Country Club on Saturday, June 15.

This has become one of the largest fundraising tournaments in Essex County as 152 golfers played and $46,000 was raised. Over the 11 years the tournament has been held it has raised $323,000. The proceeds this year were earmarked for the tub transformation project at the Home.

The tournament featured a number of skills competitions and contests. A highlight the past few years has been the putting contest. This year the $500 prize was won by the team of Richard Lowes, Todd Hodgson, Albert Jenkins and Greg Dunmore.

The winning women’s, men’s and mixed teams received restaurant gift certificates.

For the women the team of Lisa Fehr, Cheryl Rutgers, Amy Pilmer and Jo-Anne Smith were victorious. The winning men’s team included Leo Rato, Josh Mastronardi, David Boutros and Josh Carnevale. Additionally, the team of George Bergen, Kevin Sawatzky, Neil Sawatzky and Lisa Sawatzky was the best mixed team.

The longest putt was won by Richard Segedin for the men and Helen Fehr for the women. Josh Mastronardi won the longest drive for the men and Gemma Bowman was the women’s winner. The straightest drive was won by Peter Harb for the men and Cheryl Rutgers for the women.

A 50/50 prize of $380 for the closest to the pin was split by Diane Penner for the women and Greg Dunmore for the men.

A new feature this year was the closest to the large Pepsi bottle on the 4th fairway and Cindy Friesen and Ryan Sanger were the winners.

Gift certificates were awarded to the best dressed male and female golfer. Neil and Lisa Sawatzky were the winners.

The Leamington Mennonite Home has served the needs of seniors in Leamington since 1964 and is the only not-forprofit charitable long-term care facility in Windsor-Essex County.

The winning women’s team, from left to right: Lisa Fehr, JoAnne Smith, Amy Pilmer and Cheryl Rutgers.

Men’s winners: from left to right: Leo Rato, Josh Mastronardi, David Boutros and Josh Carnevale.

The winning mixed team was comprised of, from left to right, George Bergen, Kevin Sawatzky, Neil Sawatzky and Lisa Sawatzky.

The winners of the putting contest, from left to right, were Greg Dunmore, Richard Lowes, Todd Hodgson and Albert Jenkins.

Historical Society has short meeting

The Leamington and Mersea Historical Society had a short meeting a few weekends ago at the LMHS Museum in Albuna. The members present were shown a beautifully handmade quilt created by Marg Beattie which will be used as the top prize in an upcoming raffle. Other prizes include a 1874 framed map of Leamington. The raffle draw will take place on Oct. 18 at the 16th annual Heritage Awards. As well, the Society is now accepting nominations for the Heritage Awards.

Preparations were also made for last week’s Leamington Fair exhibit featuring Bob McCracken’s rope making machine which turned out to be very successful and popular with the younger generation who have never seen this done before.

Recently, Society president Paul Bunnett-Jones along with Bill Gay and Scott Holland attended the annual Botsford award in Amherstburg, where this year’s recipient of the annual Botsford Scholarship award was Miss Jessica Knapp, a fourth year history student at University of Windsor. Jessica spoke about her thesis, “Racial Segregation in Windsor Schools in the Nineteenth Century: Tracing the Educational Support for Freed Black American Slaves”.

The next Leamington Mersea Historical Society meeting is on Sat. June 29 at the Leamington Half Century Club. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, June 10: North/South - 1st Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Yvonne Vulling and Shirley Plant, 3rd Marilyn Robbins and Ruth Pike. East/ West - 1st Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 2nd Bob Branton and Don Franks, 3rd Linda and Terry Parkinson. Games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, June 12: North/South - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Grace Cooper and Mame Nicholson, 3rd Jeanne Manners and Yvonne Vulling. East/ West - 1st Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 2nd Jane Gollmer

and Ann Pascoe, 3rd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7:00 p.m. For info call 7384939.

Harrow Bridge Club, June 13: North/South - 1st Vi Major and Marie Ellwood, 2nd Pat DeNapoli and Teri Ford, 3rd Judy Jones and Sharon Lutz. East/West - 1st Ann Pascoe and Jane Gollmer, 2nd John and Dorothy McGregor, 3rd Morley Hofer and Bonnie Clarke. Bridge is on Thursdays at Harrowood, 7 p.m.

Aquatic Safety Update

Municipal Council has agreed with a request from the Manager of Culture and Recreation, Amanda Smith, to enter into an indemnity agreement with the Canadian Red Cross in order to use their aquatic safety template as a basis for a comprehensive safety plan for the Complex pool. The materials are free, but to use them the municipality must indemnify the Red Cross.

ElderCollege wrapping up spring semester

Plans are underway for autumn courses

By C. Lloyd Brown-John

Windsor-Essex County’s ElderCollege program is wrapping up the Spring 2013 semester in the Leamington-Kingsville-Essex region. With one course remaining – the Great Pelee Island Explorer course on June 26 – local volunteers are now developing courses for Autumn 2013. ElderCollege is a program of short, inexpensive courses on everything under the sun for folks over age 55. Spring 2013 courses in Leamington ranged from the town’s history to how to use e-Bay, the Geology of Point Pelee, Not Your Granny’s Average Cup of Tea, Windsor Symphony Orchestra lectures, popular computer courses, lawn bowling and more.

ElderCollege courses were also offered in Kingsville, Essex, Amherstburg, Lakeshore and Windsor, as well as three courses in Chatham. In total, the Spring 2013 semester offered 74 courses.

ElderCollege is now preparing for the Autumn 2013 semester as more courses are being developed for all the local campuses. Persons interested in exploring either the delivery of a short course or in joining the fun of ElderCollege courses can contact Catherine Fettes, ElderCollege’s manager, either by phone 519-253-3000 ext. 4944 or email fettesc@uwindsor.ca or contact Lloyd Brown-John at lbj@uwindsor.ca

Looking forward, the autumn ElderCollege semester will offer courses on firefighting and fire departments, computers, red wines, the rise and fall of the City of Detroit, managing your retirement finances, sports history, vanished villages in Kent County, Birdwatching for Beginners, Heritage Apples, Leamington and Heinz history and much, much more. ElderCollege’s Autumn 2013 semester begins September 23 and runs until December 6. You need to be a member of ElderCollege in order to take courses. Memberships run for one calendar year. If you have an idea, a hobby, or a specialty that you would like to see offered as an ElderCollege course, feel free to

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Phai Singkhaew

Phai Singkhaew, born August 28, 1924 in Sayaboury, Laos, passed away peacefully at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital at the age of 88.

Loving mother of Sing Seangbouakham, Somboun Somkhong, Taa Singkhaew, Thong Singkhaew and Maa Singkhaew.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Friday, June 14, 2013.

A Funeral Service celebrating Phai’s life was held from the North Leamington United Mennonite Church, 625 Road 6, Leamington on Saturday June 15, 2013. Pastor Bruce Wiebe officiated. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations would be appreciated to the family in trust - Somboun Somkhong.

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

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