Southpoint Sun June 26, 2013

Arts @ the Marina this weekend

Bring the whole family out to enjoy a wide variety of artwork and

ment at Leamington’s beautiful waterfront this Canada Day weekend.

With over 70 artists displaying unique and creative pieces spread out across the park grounds. Come for a stroll to see new interesting local and area wide artist works. There will be an entire tent of children’s art activities.

Art @ the Marina is free, with donations to the Arts Centre appreciated. Arts @ the Marina begins Saturday, June 29 at 10 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 30 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be food, refreshments and live entertainment!

Canada Day fireworks at the waterfront

The July 1st holiday in 2013 will commemorate Canada’s 146th birthday!

The Municipality of Leamington invites you to bring your family and celebrate in Leamington at the beautifully restored waterfront Seacliff Park!

Canada Day fireworks will light up the sky at 10 p.m. Monday, July 1. Access to Seacliff Beach will be closed to the public starting at 5 p.m. The fireworks will be launched from the beach area. Rain date for the fireworks is Tuesday, July 2. Starting at 8 p.m., the following road closures will be in effect:West Park Dr. closed at Seacliff; Forest Ave. closed at Seacliff; Forest Ave. closed at Conover Ave.; Conover Ave. closed at Erie St.; Erie St. southbound closed on south side of Robson Rd.

Mt. Carmel Blythswood

Public School has BUGZ!

The primary students (Junior Kindergarden to Grade 3), 109 in total, at Mount Carmel Blythswood Public School, lit up the school gymnasium with fireflies, ants, butterflies, bees, and many, many more bugs during their rendition of BUGZ on Wednesday, June 12. The one-hour musical began with three numbers from the Kinder-Choir (JK and K students). Irene Hartley, the school librarian and primary arts teacher explained that the play was coordinated within the curriculum featuring drama, music and dance for the Grade 1 to 3 students.

BANK NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH LEAMINGTON 519-326-8805

MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE ARTS IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

Help The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place provide affordable and accessible live theatre, music and dance.

As a Registered Charity, we rely on community-minded individuals and organizations to accomplish what we do. Phase II of our Capital Campaign is underway. We are raising the roof and removing the vault to improve acoustics, lighting and sight lines and to increase the size of the stage.

We have many sponsorship opportunities available and donations are always welcome and appreciated. We also have advertisement opportunities available in our programs, on our posters and on our tickets.

Working together we can bring exciting and affordable live entertainment to the area.

Donations to our organization can be made online at http://banktheatre.com/donate.html

Cheques should be made out to Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre and mailed to: Box 434, Leamington, ON N8H 3W5

For more information, please contact Helen, our treasurer 519-326-4718 or email us at: donate@banktheatre.com/donate.html

Mayor’s Walk kicks off activity week

By Bryan Jessop

TBT’S FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES has just completed its first season and what an amazing season it was!! Thank you to the musicians and to everyone who came out to hear Justin Latam & Billy Raffoul, The Wilkinson Family, Dale Butler & Nick Tiessen, Karen Morand and BOSCO, The Robert Stark Trio, Bill Bynum & Co., Andrew Taves & Sam NeufeldDick and Stay Tuned.

COMING IN JULY

PICKIN’ ON NEIL YOUNG: July 6th, 2 to 6 pm at Wheatley Two Creeks Conservation Area. Sun Parlour Folk Music Society and TBT present a live tribute concert to Canada’s legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young. Performances by The Laws, Bill & Sugar, Dale Butler, Andrew Taves, Steve Morin, Kris Marentette, Chris Osborne, Jim Heyens, Livi Butts, Crossroads and more. Michigan's Ben Hassenger will lead a ukulele workshop. Concert will be held in the pavilion in inclement weather. $10 payable upon entry. Bring your lawn chairs. Food and beverages available for purchase. Proceeds to SPFMS and TBT.

Leamington municipal staffers are promoting a healthy lifestyle one step at a time.

The annual Mayor’s

Walk officially launched a week of activity for those employed by the municipality, led by Leamington mayor John Paterson, his wife Betty and their dog Keenan.

The Paterson’s daughter Chelsea also took part in the walk, which began at Leamington Marina and progressed westward along the promenade, through

Seacliff Park, using municipal trails to make the return trip back to the marina.

About 40 municipal executive members and workers took part in this year’s walk, as well as a handful of their family members. Other council members taking part included councillor Rick Atkin and deputy-mayor Charlie Wright.

“It’s a way to get people’s attention and to keep staff motivated,” Paterson said of the walk’s objective of promoting an active lifestyle.

TBT’S 2ND ANNUAL ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY at the Wheatley Legion on July 13th. Enjoy live entertainment at our all-you-can-eat perch dinner complete with salad, fries, rolls and dessert. Cocktails at 6:00 pm, Dinner at 6:30. $20 per person. Tickets at The Party & Discount Store and at the Legion (in Wheatley) or by calling Larry (519-825-4576) or Ursula (519-3264014).

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

SUMMER CAMPS 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 & Melinda Lewsaw, takes place July 8 to 12 and July 15 to 19. For more information email joel. lewsaw@gecdsb.on.ca

Erin Armstrong’s 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 5th to 9th from 9:15 to 11:45 am. Cost $20. To register call 519-984-3553. HELPING HANDS PUPPETRY MINISTRY OF MILWAUKEE, WI. IS A PUPPETRY AND DRAMA EXPERIENCE.

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Following activities included a blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol clinic at the Leamington Town Hall on Tuesday. Wednesday’s event was a Zumba demonstration led by municipal human resources assistant Emily Freitas. Zumba is a dance-fitness program using aerobic practices intertwined with salsa and mambo music.

Thursday featured neck and shoulder massage while Friday wrapped up the work week with healthy cooking provided by chef Anthony DelBrocco of Mettawas Station Mediterranean Restaurant in Kingsville.

Each Tuesday to Friday event was hosted by the Town Hall.

“Each year, we try to do something to help promote heath and wellness within the municipality,” explained Freitas, who has been involved with the Activity Week since become a municipal employee.

Leamington mayor John Paterson, his wife Betty Paterson and the family’s dog Keenan led the way for the annual Mayor’s Walk, beginning and ending at the Leamington Marina Monday, June 17.

(SUN Photo)

Mayors Luncheon draws from across the county

By Bryan Jessop

Community Living Essex County delivered meals and messages to representatives across the region.

The organization held its eighth annual Mayors Luncheon Wednesday, May 29, an event designed to keep community members from across the county in touch with developments made within the local group. The luncheon was hosted by Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Essex and attended by municipal groups and councils from across Essex County, including Leamington.

“It’s a public awareness event that allows us to reach out to communities and lets people know what we’re up to,” said Community Living Essex County community relations and resource development manager Tony DeSantis. “It’s a chance to develop partnerships and meet leaders from across the county. It sheds a lot of light on our organization and helps us tremendously. They know who we are, this is a way to let them get comfortable with us.”

This year’s luncheon was catered by Carmen’s Catering of Leamington while desserts were made and provided by students at Western Secondary School. Leamington guests included mayor John Paterson and councilors Larry Verbeke and John Jacobs. Leamington economic development officer Anne Miskovsky, Leamington Half Century Club administrator Sandra Hughes, Leamington Rotary Club president Mary DeGoey, Leamington Hospital Foundation director Ross Barnwell, Leamington director of community services Robert Sharon, Leamington CEO Bill Marck, Sun Parlour Home volunteer coordinator Dawn Adams, South Essex Community Council executive director Carolyn Warkentin and St. Michaels Parish Church seminarian Don Pumputis were among other local representatives at the luncheon.

Announcements made this year to Mayors Luncheon guests included Community Living Essex County’s ambition to become accredited. The organization Focus has been hired to perform a thorough, independent review of the local Community Living’s operations. By achieving accreditation, the organization will assure to individuals not familiar with Community Living that it strives to maintain a high level of services and programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. In Essex County, the not-for-profit group has operated since 1961. Since then, its clientele has increased from 37 to more than 600 while its operating budget has swelled from less than $36,000 to more than $28 million.

“We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we’re extremely excited about where we’re going,” said DeSantis.

“The community will feel a great deal of pride in knowing about the work that we do in Community Living,” said Community Living Essex County executive director Nancy Wallace-Gero.

The local Community Living branch is hoping to achieve accreditation some time next year.

Additionally, the luncheon included presentations announcing the international goal and campaign to stop usage of the words “retard” and “retarded.”

“This year, we’ve made it our mission to stop the ‘R’ word,” said New Day self-advocate group member James Szpak.

Szpak, along with fellow New Day members Tammy Hillman and Eva Penner, encouraged guests to spread the word on their drive to discourage use of the ‘R’ word, described by many as being equally derogatory as racial or cultural slurs.

New Day, formed about five years ago, operates separately from Community Living with the intention of keeping it informed on what is important to developmentally disadvantaged individuals across the county.

A presentation was also made by Michelle DiCarlo, a parent consultant with Ensemble, a Community Living Essex County-funded and supported program. Ensemble was formed by parents of children with special needs and developmental disabilities to create support networks for other families with children diagnosed with similar conditions. DiCarlo herself is the parent of a child with a developmental disability. She explained that Ensemble was formed to help parents cope with the same reactions her family had to having a child with special needs.

“We were merely existing, because we certainly weren’t living,” DiCarlo said, noting that the feeling of isolation was one of the toughest conditions her family encountered.

Ensemble is hoping to make multiple connections throughout the community. As a means of staying in contact, DiCarlo asked for

families to send e-mail messages to ensemble@communitylivingessex.org with “community connections” as the subject line and contact information including names and phone numbers in the messages.

Upcoming events for Community Living Essex County includes the annual general meeting, to be hosted by the Ciociaro Club in Oldcastle Tuesday, June 18. There is no cost to attend the 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. event, although interested persons are asked to RSVP to 519-7766483 ext. 221 or darlene@communitylivingessex.org by June 7.

Also, the organization’s 23rd annual Charity Golf Classic will be held Wednesday, July 17 at Fox Glen Golf Club in McGregor at $125 per person. Entries must be filled and received by Friday, July 12 and can be obtained by calling 519-776-6483 ext. 246.

For information on other upcoming fundraisers and programs being organized by Community Living Essex County, visit the website www.communitylivingessex.org.

thing to consider when we make this decision is how do we want to use the cash in the future. Knowing the differences between the two options helps:

• Contributions are not tax deductible

• No tax is payable on any investment growth

• The maximum you can contribute is $5,500 per year, per person (even with multiple TFSA accounts)

• Withdrawals are not taxed

• Any withdrawals can be deposited for the following year

• If you’re reopening up a TFSA for the first time this year (2013), your maximum contribution will be $25,500 (4 years x $5,000) + 1 year x $5,500 (new 2013 limit) = $25,500

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• Contributions are tax deductible

• Your contributions changes every year, and is based on a percentage of your annual income

• Withdrawals are taxed

• There is no tax payable on any investment growth until funds withdrawn (tax deferred)

• Withdrawals can only be redeposited if you have sufficient room in your RRSP • Special non-taxable withdrawals exist, such as First Home Buyers Plan and for education purposes

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At front row left to right are Community Living Essex County executive director Nancy WallaceGero, New Day self-advocate group members James Szpak, Tammy Hillman and Eva Penner and Community Living Essex County board of directors president Diane Bourbeau, along with Community Living Essex County community relations and resource development manager Tony DeSantis (top left) and attending mayors Ken Antaya (LaSalle), Nelson Santos (Kingsville), Wayne Hurst (Amherstburg), Ron McDermott (Essex), John Paterson (Leamington) and Essex County warden Tom Bain (Lakeshore). The group represented presenters and guests during the eight annual Community Living Essex County Mayors Luncheon, held Wednesday, May 29 at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Essex.

Door crashers

This past week has been a whirlwind, busy with work, family and friends, gatherings and all the other things that the summer months seem to include. A year ago, Mark and I stepped together into another phase of our lives. At the time we did so with much uncertainty, not knowing what our future would hold.

Since that time, many of our worries have been replaced by the knowledge that our kids are all healthy and doing the great things they should be, and we really have been grounded by the fact that we are surrounded by wonderful people, our friends.

ly visits to customers followed by my hour of Meals on Wheel’s delivery. That hour is my most rewarding of the entire week, and it rewards me with the gift of giving. I had returned to my work routine when I received a call from my sister who was in town for a few days from Halifax. She asked if I could meet her at the Superstore parking lot, which I arranged to do.

As we decipher our needs and wants, we continually learn just how wealthy we are. We certainly have everything we need and more. In a world where many don’t have a roof over their heads or fresh water to drink, wants of bigger or better or the latest and greatest are frivolous.

Once there, she announced that she was taking me grocery shopping. Not just chipping in for the dinner she was attending at my house that night, but to fill my cart for my entire family for the upcoming week.

Last Wednesday jump-started a week that crescendoed with amazing generosity. That evening, I attended the monthly Women Making a Difference gathering at The Rochester Place Golf and Country Club. My mother was the guest speaker that night. To make a long story short, she blew me away with not only how well she spoke but also the powerful message she shared. I am embarrassed at myself for ever secretly rolling my eyes at the mention of my mother being a motivational speaker. How could I have ever doubted that she could have the same impact on other’s lives as she has had on my own?

We walked through the aisles together and I sheepishly picked up a few of the things that I knew we needed from my list. That was not what she had in mind. She insisted that I fill our refrigerator and went on to explain she was making up for all the lunches that we might have had together and dinner parties we would host each other’s families to, if we didn’t live so far apart. It wasn’t until we were halfway through the store that it dawned on me that the best gift I could give my sister would be to let her enjoy giving hers. She certainly was doing that!

Throughout my life, my mother has motivated me to speak properly, try my best, to be a good friend, mother and wife, to forgive and much more. That night, she inspired everyone to approach a closed door with all the strength that you can will yourself to have and seize the opportunity on the other side as you step through it. Sometimes it may seem easier to curl up in a ball and give up, but the threshold of change may be the greatest gift you are ever given if you give it a chance.

This message couldn’t come at a better time for me as I realize that I am much more content and happy in my life than I ever have been. How is it that happiness exists so powerfully in the midst of difficult times? I have witnessed firsthand that through life’s most stressful times, the best friendships and most precious gifts can be created.

Who doesn’t love receiving a gift? Most of us do and have been on the receiving end of many, but unfortunately, we haven’t learned to be good recipients. Left speechless or embarrassed, we don’t know how to respond appropriately.

Friday started off as usual, and I accomplished my dai-

So we filled the cart together, throwing in a few special items I normally wouldn’t purchase and giggled at the fun we were having together. Her gift continued after we left the grocery shore when she insisted on topping up my car with gas, my “wheels with meals” now.

That evening my Uncle Leonard delivered fresh homemade lemon tarts and topped off a day of giving with his generosity.

The way I look at it, we have two options. Either leave the door closed and rely on someone else to open it up or fling it open and step through so you can receive everything you can out of life. The price ‘less’ gifts that are there for you to receive and the ones you are meant to give.

Correction

In the Wednesday, June 19 edition of The Southpoint Sun, a story titled ‘Derby team support Cancer Society’ ran on Page 30. The article’s contents incorrectly listed Christy Dyck’s father-in-law (John Dyck) as one of her friends and family members who died of cancer. The Sun sincerely regrets the error.

Antique tractors at Leamington Fair

SHANNON MATHESON

Lifestyles...

Dreaming of far away places

I think everyone has their favourite summer vacation spots. Whether it goes back to childhood, or it’s something you’ve recently discovered, most people have that special place that puts a smile on their face just thinking about it.

MARK RIBBLE

We didn’t vacation much when I was a kid, at least in the traditional sense. My dad being a fisherman, our summer was limited to playing ball and the travel that came with that.

Somehow, weekends away in Dundas or Oakridge Acres don’t seem like vacation time to most.

live bait, we managed to feed ourselves on bass and pike on every visit.

In the summertime, the islands are inhabited by cottagers, so hiking is limited to the mainland or Killarney Park, which borders the east end of the bay. The hike up to old Mount Baldy is an experience in itself. The highest peak in the area, Baldy is a pretty steep hike, taking about two hours to go up and about 45 minutes to come down. The view from up top is like no other. You can see for miles and it’s there that you begin to appreciate the beauty of the region they call Rainbow Country.

It was in this area that famous Group of Seven painters AJ Casson and Franklin Carmichael found inspiration for a lot of their work.

I do remember a rare camping trip we went on, to Madoc, just east of Peterborough, when I was about 10. Being my first real camping trip, I was anxious to see what all the fuss was about. My cousins from Wheatley, the Pursels, were heading that way and my parents decided it was time for a break, so we packed up the old ‘64 Dodge and followed them to Madoc.

We had car trouble on the way but managed to arrive just as it was getting dark. Watching my dad set up a borrowed tent in the dark was priceless, but he persevered and we managed to get settled in.

I remember a concrete dance floor and a kids dance they held and that might have been the first time I danced with a girl. I also remember swimming there and having to wear our shoes in the water because of the rocky bottom. It was totally foreign to me because I was used to the plush sand bottom of Lake Erie. After my cousin Rob Pursel came out of the water covered in leeches, I chose not to swim the rest of the week.

Yes we all have those memories.

My kids saw the usual sights like Niagara Falls, Wonderland and African Lion Safari when they were kids, and even made several trips to the Eastern Townships of Quebec, which was a cool place to visit. We also visited Washington DC and Baltimore, which are unique in their own way.

It wasn’t until I was a grown adult, however, that I discovered what I like to call ‘heaven on earth’, McGregor Bay, Ontario.

Rib’s Ramblings ago, and wondered all those years what it would be like in the summer. My sons and I have made the summer trip three of the past four years now and as beautiful as it is in the late fall, it’s even more amazing in the summer.

I started going up there for deer season about 18 years

Nestled in the extreme north channel of Lake Huron, the quartzite LaCloche Mountains with their white peaks overlook the entire bay, which consists of hundreds of smallish islands, just east of Manitoulin.

The cabin that we usually stay in is at the end of a long, narrow logging road, off Highway 6 between Espanola and Little Current. Once we leave the highway, the forest closes in on you as you make your way down the mountain road to the camp. You don’t really see any civilization for the next 40 minutes as your vehicle meanders down the rocky road.

But once you get to the bottom, the view is spectacular. The massive expanse of the bay and its crystal clear waters makes the trip down that road worthwhile.

The fishing there is said to be great, although we’ve had sporadic luck ourselves. We don’t possess downriggers and all that fancy stuff, but with fishing rods, a selection of lures and some

About a nine-hour drive from home, the laid-back atmosphere is well worth the hectic drive through southern Ontario traffic. Once I get there, I breathe in a long, fresh lung full of northern air and life is left behind for the short time I am in the bay

I likely won’t get there this summer, but look forward to my November trip in a few months’ time.

I get anxious just thinking about that place.

I’m sure we all have those special places that we love to visit. Some people like the warmth and excitement of Vegas or Florida, while some prefer to sit back and enjoy nature.

Whatever your preference, it’s now officially summer and time to plan that trip.

What are you waiting for? Get packing!

Breast Friends movie night this Friday

Dragon Boat for the Cure team “Breast Friends” is holding its second annual Drive-In Movie Night on Friday, June 28 at 9 p.m. in the parking lot at Leamington Shoppers Drug Mart, 269 Erie Street South. Pre-show begins at 6 p.m. with exciting games and karaoke. Admittance is by donation. All proceeds go toward the Breast Friends Dragon Boat for the Cure team.

The July 1st holiday in 2013 will commemorate Canada’s 146th Birthday! The Municipality of Leamington invites you to bring your family and come celebrate in Leamington at our beautifully restored waterfront Seacliff Park!

Event details:

Canada Day Fireworks Monday July 1, 2013 at 10:00 pm Seacliff Park, Leamington Rain date: July 2, 2013 Access

Fair competition supports local, overseas causes

By Bryan Jessop

The top choices in each Hottest Tomato Competition category weren’t the only winners to surface from the popular Leamington Fair event.

One of several competitions during the Fair for the past decade, the Hottest Tomato Competition also served as a fundraiser for both the Leamington Salvation Army and a Reach International program established to provide aid and support to children in the small African nation

Uganda. Competitors also brought extra produce to the event to sell in a public market, with proceeds to support the local Salvation Army’s food bank.

The competition featured six different tomato categories (beefsteak, roma, cluster/on vine, bite size, specialty and cocktail), six pepper categories (red bell, specialty/hot, specialty/ sweet, yellow bell, green bell and orange bell) and two cucumber classes (mini seedless and English) with growers paying $100 per

category to participate. One hundred per cent of proceeds from entry fees go towards Reach International’s program for Ugandan children. These funds help the group provide children of the impoverished country with clothes, shelter, food, education and other means of support. In previous years Reach International has used funds generated to support the children of underdeveloped nations including St. Lucia, Ethiopia and Tanzania.

The Hottest Tomato Com-

petition featured 22 local celebrity judges including Larry Landry of MPP Rick Nicholls’ office and Joe Colasanti. Others represented local businesses including SunBrite Canners, H.J. Heinz, Gilligan’s and Jose’s Noodle Factory. Once judges completed the grading process, score sheets were handed over to representatives of the Greenhouse and Processing Crops Research Centre of Harrow, who have developed a system to tabulate scores and determine winners for each category.

Winners of each group, including recipients of the People’s Choice Awards, were declared on Saturday.

This year’s event drew 144 entries among the 14 categories from 12 local growers and marketers. The furthest travelled entries hailed from Fisherville (east of Port Dover) while most others were from Leamington and surrounding areas such as Chatham.

“This is our big event every year,” said Reach International director of fundraising Nicole Barron,

who ran the Hottest Tomato Competition for six years before stepping back last year. “We’re a little charity run by volunteers with almost no overhead. Our biggest costs are postage and printer ink.”

The Hottest Tomato Competition’s proceeds are used to support more than 50 children across the world each year. The event is prepared by a board of directors represented by five people plus more than 20 volunteers. Extra produce is sold to benefit the food bank.

Reach International director of fundraising Nicole Barron (left) and volunteer Patty Kristy make final arrangements prior to judging for the annual Hottest Tomato Competition during the 165th annual Leamington Fair Friday, June 14. (SUN Photo)

TOP PHOTO: This group of ladies were representing Century

21 from Leamington and Kingsville. Pictured at their table, from left to right, are Debbie DeGraeve, Rachelle Friis, Maxene Guerrieri, Mary MacRae, Margaret Graham and Ann Case.

CENTRE PHOTO: Pictured here is the lineup of servers for Miss Lizzy’s Tea Party ready to

Standing behind the array of teapots at Miss Lizzy’s Tea Party, from left to right, are Rose Costa, Jenny Costa and Amy Shea.

(Southpoint Sun Photos)

These ladies look over the many door prizes donated to the raffle draw.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Patience is necessary this week, Aries. Without it, you will grow frustrated quickly over the course of several days. Relax and make the most of the situation.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Expect to feel energetic and enthusiastic this week, Taurus. You may not know the source of all this energy and optimism, but that's irrelevant as long as you enjoy these feelings.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

You may be feeling a little psychic lately, Gemini. Give your insights the benefit of the doubt and try to understand the message that is being conveyed.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Some intellectual conversation has you aiming for bigger and better things, Cancer. You may start a few creative projects as a result of these discussions.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, don't be surprised if some changes regarding your career come your way this week. A raise, promotion or a new job may be on the horizon. Embrace these changes.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, a release of tension is just what you need. You may find that something that has been restricting you and holding you back disappears in a few days.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, sheer luck that brings strange and wonderful things is in the big picture this week. The things that you have been wishing or dreaming of just may come true.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, a business or romantic partner brings good news your way. This news erases a funk that you have been in. The news may help you resume a goal you had abandoned.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, don't worry about an upcoming doctor's visit. You may just get a clean bill of health from your doctor this week. This will definitely ease up some stress.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

You are full of creative energy, Capricorn, and must turn it into projects that may help you to earn some money in the near future. Get started while you are motivated.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Expect some news that sheds light on a difficult issue that you have been trying to resolve, Aquarius. You may feel so relieved that a celebration is in order.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Exciting changes are coming, and they all center around you, Pisces. It may be embarrassing being the center of attention, but try to enjoy it.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 23

Jason Mraz, Singer (36)

JUNE 24

Mindy Kaling, Actress (34)

JUNE 25

George Michael, Singer (50)

JUNE 26

Ryan Tedder, Singer (34)

JUNE 27

Sam Claflin, Actor (27)

JUNE 28

Kathy Bates, Actress (65)

JUNE 29

Joe Johnson, Athlete (32)

Tories support ag technology

By Bryan Jessop

The federal government’s involvement in agriculturally-based biotechnology will have an effect close to home.

On Friday, May 31, Chatham-Kent-Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren announced on behalf of agriculture minister Gerry Ritz that his party will make a repayable contribution of $360,000 to Leamington-based Competitive Green Technologies. The funds have been generated by the government’s Agriculture Innovation Program (AIP) and will be used to purchase equipment capable of producing biopolymer resin compounds using agricultural, non-food fibres.

Using small pieces of recycled plastic provided by Myers Home and Garden, CGT creates large quantities of bio-material pellets by mixing the plastic with miscanthus, a perennial grass grown on-site at CGT and on other plots within 10 km of the Mersea Road 7 business. The process has been made possible through technologies studied and developed at the University of Guelph’s Bioproducts Discovery Centre, which in turn has licensed the process to CGT.

“Agriculture is the engine of this bio-economy and it’s the reason we’ll move forward,” said University of Guelph premier researcher Dr. Moha Nty. “This particular technology is the marriage of manufacturing and agriculture.”

When recycled plastics and miscanthus are mixed, the pellets represent a 30 per cent bio-based bio-composite that are returned to Myers to become flower pots and storage containers, among other products.

“What we’re doing adds value to agriculture, reduces the carbon footprint and reduces our dependence on non-renewable resources,” said CGT bio-materials development consultant Atul Bali. “Our operative word is

competitive. We can now go green without paying a penalty to go green.”

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ricultural Investment Program to the tune of $360,000 for biotechnologies

CGT president Michael Tiessen explained that materials are mixed into an extruder using proprietary technology that allows for a flower pot to be created in 17 seconds. When materials are too low impact, pieces of shredded polyethaline garbage bags are used to create the desired effect. CGT processes two million pounds of the recycled garbage bags, supplied by Alte Rego of Toronto.

During the recent conference hosted by CGT, Van Kesteren explained the $360,000 directed to local agricultural technology is part of the AIP’s goal to assist Canadian producers benefit from leading technology under Canada’s Economic Action Plan of 2011.

The program came to an end March 31 of this year and has effectively been replaced by what the federal government has dubbed “Growing Forward 2,” which was launched April 1. Growing Forward 2 plans an investment in excess of $3 billion to be spent over the next five years in support of innovation and market development.

Competitive Green Technologies was founded about two years ago and now employs seven staff members. The company hopes to expand on-site operations to the point where its workforce can expand to 20 to 30 employees.

“We need to develop the economy in a way where innovation plays a key role,” Van Kesteren said. “Leamington is definitely the right place. It’s a hot spot.”

Storage bins made by CGT’s bio-composite technologies are being sold at Home Hardware while flower pots created through the process are available at Rona.

“The Agriculture Innovation Program is truly a boon to the agriculture sector,” said Tiessen.

Chatham-Kent-Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren (second from left), Competitive Green Technologies president Michael Tiessen (third from left) and representatives of the University of Guelph and CGT employees display hand-

perennial

species used to make plastic shelving units and flower pots. Van Kesteren

conference

federal government support through the Ag-

developed in the agricultural sector.

Celebrate Canada Day at Point Pelee

Park admission is free!

Celebrate Canada’s 146th birthday on Monday, July 1 at one of the country’s best known landmarks, Point Pelee National Park. Admission to the park that day is free!

Parks Canada staff has packed all kinds of fun

events into the day. At the Visitors Centre, from 10:0011:30 a.m., you can show your Canadian pride and make your own mini-flag, and then at 1 p.m. join in the singing of the National Anthem and enjoy a piece of delicious birthday cake.

6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com

Other programs and activities include the following.

• 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – Freighter Canoe Tour at the Marsh Boardwalk. Paddle through the marsh with a park interpreter. For info about cost or to reserve a spot call 519-3222365 ext. 0.

• 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. –Friends of Point Pelee BBQ. Grab a bit at the Visitor Centre or the Marsh boardwalk.

• 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – Creature Feature at the Visitor Centre. From the comfort of the theatre, touch a snake or see a lizard.

• 12:30 p.m. – Feeding Time at Marshville, Marsh Boardwalk. Help feed the fish and “scoop” new insects for the Bug Bowl.

• 1:00-2:30 p.m. – Rove through history at the DeLaurier Homestead. Travel back in time to explore Point Pelee’s history and discover recent restoration efforts at the DeLaurier Homestead.

• 3:20 p.m. – Tip Hike. Catch the 3:20 shuttle from the Visitor Centre. Take a guided walk to the most southern point of mainland Canada.

Visit www.pc.gc.ca for park hours, Visitor Centre and shuttle service information.

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.

FPRE-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.

“Lady with watercolour vocal style” to appear at Two Creeks

On Sunday, June 30/13 at 6:30 p.m. Eve Goldberg will appear on the Weil Stage at the Two Creeks Conservation Area in Wheatley.

As a child, Boston-born Eve Goldberg was dragged by her parents to folk concerts featuring performers like Doc Watson, Arlo Guthrie and Pete Seeger. In 1990, she began performing at festivals and concerts in the U.S.A. and Canada.

Goldberg is known as the “lady with the watercolour vocal style”. Her songs span the folk spectrum with elements of old-time country, Appalachian, gospel, blues and jazz. Dramatic guitar playing and a pure clear voice are mixed with an equal passion for the craft of songwriting and the art of interpretation.

Currently she is staff instructor on Jamplay.com which is a popular guitar instruction website.

For more information visit her website at www.evegoldberg.com

Two Creeks Conservation Area, located on Chatham-Kent Road 1 just north of the village of Wheatley, features the only natural amphitheatre in the area. In case of inclement weather, the concerts are held in the pavilion. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Admission is free but the hat is passed to defray the expense of the performers and to continue the volunteer work necessary to maintain the site. Anyone wishing to donate $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 call 519-324-6988.

Kids Safety Day celebrates on July 1st in Woodslee

Keeping children safe is a big responsibility. There are so many things that children want to explore and experience and it only takes one little mistake for tragedy to happen. Progressive Agriculture and Essex County Farm Safety urge you to

make sure your children learn the risks and how to reduce them through education.

The annual community Kids Safety Day brings children aged 5-12 together in a common theme – to learn how to work and play safe-

ty. This year’s event will be held in conjunction with the Lakeshore Canada Day celebrations on July 1st at the Millen Centre in Woodslee.

Registration is $5, which includes lunch, a T-shirt and a take-home bag. Email essexfarmsafety@ymail.com for registration forms online. For further information call 519-723-2230.

For more info contact event organizer Darla Janzen 519-825-9897 ext. 3.

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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 - BLOOD DONORS NEEDED – NEW DONORS WELCOME. We need Leamington residents to rally together because it can take many donors to help save even one hospital patient. It takes up to 5 donors a week to help someone who is in cancer treatment. Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Bring a friend and donate at the LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the F. T. Sherk Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-2366283) for information and to book your appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 - Pancake Breakfast & Outdoor Worship Service - at UMEI. Breakfast

served from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. (by donation), Outdoor Worship Service 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - everyone welcome!

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.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 - Childcan Golf Tournament in memory of Sherra Howe at Talbot Trail Golf Club. 4-6 golfers per team. To register and for more info call Greg at the golf course 519-825-4521.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 - Southwest Outdoors Club 10th Annual Kids Fishing Derby, 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon at Wheatley Harbour. Hotdogs, pop, chips, prizes.

SATURDAY, JULY 20 & SUNDAY, JULY 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. The event will have original art from local artists and live entertainment. Go to www.artssocietyofkingsville.com for more details.

Parents and grandparents are welcome to stay and learn throughout the day. Children younger than 6 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

This event is sponsored by the Progressive Agriculture Foundation and the Essex County Farm Safety Association.

Eve Goldberg

Outstanding Achievement Award (South): Scott Legault, Leamington

Scott is an inspiring young man. He truly embodies an enthusiastic spirit for community involvement. His personal motto is “to be helpful every day” and he really means it. Scott has accumulated over 1900 hours of community service, volunteering his time with a variety of events including, Meals on Wheels, the annual Community Living Essex County gift wrapping booth, Jingle Bell Run and now as a member of the 2013 Ruthven Apple Festival Steering Committee. Recently Scott has joined New Day and looks forward to being involved with self-advocacy work and staff training. Scott is also representing the agency at the Community Living Day at the Ontario Legislature on May 13.

2013 Bruce Crozier “Inspiring Possibilities” Memorial Award - Julie Sturkenboom of Harrow

Julie is a young woman from Harrow who has attained remarkable achievements and has overcome many personal obstacles. She has demonstrated that when you put forth your best effort, the opportunities and possibilities are endless. Through promoting inclusion within the community, she has created meaningful partnerships and friendships. Her motivation and innate desire to succeed has enabled her to gain a position at Godfather’s Pizza making all of their pizza boxes, which has given her pride and dignity. Throughout the years, her personality has blossomed. She continues to grow each day through participating in local events and activities. Everyone who has had the opportunity to build a friendship with her has become inspired to become a better person. She only sees the beauty in those around her and has always gone above and beyond as an advocate for Community Living Essex County. Everyone who knows Julie admires her for all she has accomplished!

Group Award:

Group Hug Apparel, Andrew Banar:

Born with Down Syndrome and challenged with many associated health issues, Andrew Banar has always been content, very happy and has lived life to its fullest. He is fearless and pursues interests and hobbies with excitement and dedication and he’s a great source of inspiration and love for his large circle of extended family & friends. Upon graduating high school Andrew decided he wanted to attend college and got an idea to raise some money. With the help of his mother Karen, Andrew opened his new business Group Hug Apparel, selling t-shirts and hoodies with his trademark drawings. Over many years now Andrew has not only donated a portion of the proceeds from the sale of his clothing items to a vast number of charities, including Community Living Essex County, but has been an ambassador promoting inclusion, and living life to one’s full potential, at events throughout south western Ontario. Andrew was awarded a Queen’s Jubilee Medal this past year by MPP Tara Natyshak. His contributions to the community are enormous. What a great candidate for our 2013 Community Inclusion Group Award.

Leamington resident Scott Legault receives the 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award from Lee-Anne Dupuis- Community Living Essex County, Director of Supports -South area.

French teacher retires after 34 years

By Bryan Jessop

The Queen of Peace family is saying ‘au revoir’ to Mme Reive.

Antonia Reive, following a career of nearly three-and-a-half decades, is retiring as French teacher at the local Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board. Reive will close the classroom door for the last time on Thursday, June 27 at Queen of Peace, the Leamington school where she has taught through her entire 34-year career

Reive began teaching French at Queen of Peace in September of 1979, but has a familiarity with the school that dates back significantly further. Her first day of school as a student was also at Queen of Peace, where she started Grade 1 in 1962, prior to the introduction of kindergarten for Catholic boards and one year after the school first opened its doors. She remained a Queen of Peace student until graduating from Grade 8, from which point she attended high school at Leamington District Secondary School.

“I feel like I’m part of the walls here, part of the structure,” Reive said with a laugh. “I’ve been blessed to have a career I enjoy in a place I like to be.”

When Reive attended Grade 1 at Queen of Peace, the school consisted of four classrooms, including the one where she taught French as a second language to Grade 4 to 8 students during the 2012-13 school year. The facility expanded to eight rooms a short time later and in 1967, added an entire new wing. Among her years as a student and then a teacher, Reive has seen every new addition to the school since its construction. During a time when boards of education regularly held students back one or more grades, Reive also recalled a handful of fellow students who drove to and from Queen of Peace.

Her time earning a degree in French as an undergrad at the University of Western Ontario were the only months Reive spent living outside the Leamington area. During the time of her graduation from high school, acquiring an undergrad was required before obtaining a teaching degree — which Reive earned at the University of Windsor.

After starting her career, the school board’s French coordinator asked Reive if she would be interested in staying in Leamington. Reive was more than receptive to the idea.

“The kids at this school have always been very respectful,” she explained. “They’ve got great families and there is a lot of community support.”

Reive described breakthroughs in technology as the biggest changes she’s seen since her teaching career began in 1979, although sociological developments have also been significant.

“The curriculum is much more demanding for both students and teachers,” she said. “There’s more critical and analytical learning. Discipline has also changed. Kids are still kids, but you’ve got to be careful what you say to students nowadays.”

Most recently, French Immersion was introduced to Queen of Peace to start the current school year, a change to which students have quickly grown accustomed.

“The little ones are really receptive of it,” Reive said. “They soak it up like sponges.”

Grade 8 trips to Toronto, Niagara Falls and Ottawa, school plays and Immersion Weekends at Pelee Days Inn rank among Reive’s best memories as a teacher.

“I’ve loved integrating the French culture into the classroom,” she noted. “Every year here has included great memories.

Reive recalled the enjoyment of bringing plays back to

Queen of Peace, some of which were directed by her then high school daughter Jaclyne, who is now pursuing a law degree. Although her daughter attended Saint-Michel in her grade school years, Reive noted that other family members have been a direct link to her career, including a brother she taught during the 1980-81 school year. Through her years as a teacher, she has seen more than 10 principals come and go. She describes former principal Sam Iatonna, who died of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) after retirement, as one of her greatest mentors.

“He was very compassionate. He was both respectful and very well respected,” Reive stated.

Following retirement, Reive plans to pack her suitcases for a schedule of traveling. She will visit Europe this fall, make trips to Arizona and Florida after Christmas and later return to Europe for a Mediterranean cruise. She also plans to catch up on some reading.

Queen of Peace French teacher Antonia Reive will officially retire June 27 after 34 years of teaching.

(SUN Photo)

The Pelee Island music series in the quarry

The Windsor Feminist Theatre presents the Pelee Island Music Series, an eclectic set of musical performances featuring artists from Windsor and Essex County.

The series will consist of seven distinct artists whose performance styles range in scope from funk/jazz to roots and electronic. The concerts will take place in a disused limestone quarry en route to becoming a multi-use performance venue and amphitheatre on beautiful and charming Pelee Island, the southernmost point in Canada.

Performances will take place at sunset

(6:30 p.m.) every Sunday and will conclude in time for daytrippers to catch the last ferry back to the mainland. Bring your own chair and enjoy the outdoor concerts. Cost is $10 per concert, or season’s tickets for all seven are $50.

• June 30 – Hula Dog

• July 7 – Majestic Brass

• July 14 – Tara Watts

• July 21 – Allison Brown

• July 28 – Karloff, Manzerolle,Palazzolo

• August 4 – Learning

• August 11 – Trevor Malcolm Jazz Trio

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am

Calvary Church

North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am

BAPTIST

Calvary Baptist Church

475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-326-0876

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

First Baptist Church

3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372

Sunday Worship 10:45 am

Heritage Baptist Church

555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley 519-300-1400

Pastor Francisco Penner

Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church

589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994

Sunday Worship 11 am

220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644

Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church

311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services

9:30 am (Germ), 10:30 am (Eng)

Sonshine Lutheran

194 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-398-8179

Thurs. Bible Study 7 pm Worship Sercvice Every Sun.10 am

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services

10:50 am (Summer 10 am)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734

Sunday Worship Services 9:15 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

FGT Family Church

285 Talbot St. E., Leamington Free bus rides available 519-322-2316

Sunday Worship 10 am

Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504

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

Love is in the air – it’s full of Mayflies!

For a brief period in late May or early June the air is full of the Mayflies. They are attracted to lights and swarm around streetlights thus creating the annoying mess we deal with in the morning. Most people want these insects to go away because they are messy and smell, but some of us wonder at the remarkable life history and the benefits of these ancient insects.

The Mayfly (some prefer fish fly) belongs to the Order Ephemeroptera, meaning “ short lived”. There are many different kinds of Mayflies, living in all kinds of aquatic habitats. The Great Lakes are the largest home to these insects.

The lifecycle begins when the eggs burst out of the female. The eggs sink to the bottom of the lake where the nymphs emerge and start feeding on detritus of algae and other plant matter. Some species may spend up to three years feeding. They split out of their exoskeleton at regular times to grow bigger. One of the phenomenal events of nature occurs next. All the nymphs of a species reorganize their internal organs at the same time, then split out of their shell and pop up to the surface of the water, and fly away in one night.

Adult Mayflies serve one purpose, which is to reproduce. Most adults do not have a digestive system and are considered a flying reproduction system with two sets of genitalia. In the air over the water, in vast swarms of adults, the males ‘find’ the females and immediately mate. Most females land on the vegetation surrounding the lake and the next day fly back over the water to drop their eggs.

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

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 Church

1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am UNITARIAN

UNIVERSALIST

Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda

2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352

Sunday Service 10:30 am

What I wonder is, what signal triggers all the members of the same species living at the bottom of the lake to emerge at exactly at the same time? What are the clues for the male to connect with a female?

Mayflies are a major food source for fish. The nymphs feeding at the bottom of the lake convert organic matter into protein needed by fish. They have abdominal gills which allows them to live in low oxygen situations. The bottom feeding fish are able to vacuum the small insects up for food. One of the survival advantages of emerging all at once is that they escape the feeding frenzy of the fish as they pop up to the surface.

In the big picture of nature, the clouds of Mayflies returning to land is a way that the lake returns nutrients to the land surrounding it. The covering of dead insects becomes nutrients for plants on land. The flying insects are fed upon by the insect feeding birds and the mass of dead insects enrich the ground for the beetles and earthworms living in the soil next to the lake.

The Mayflies may be a nuisance for a few nights. But their presence and abundance is an indication of an environmentally healthy Lake Erie.

Leamington

Legion news

By Pat Simpson

The Sports Chairman is hosting a Dart Tournament on Saturday, June 29. Mixed doubles, $5 per person. Register at noon, play at 1:00 p.m. Come on out and enjoy an afternoon at the Branch.

S O N S H I N E P U P P E T C A M P sponsored by Sonshine Lutheran Church at the Bank Theatre

Week long experience in Christian Drama using puppetry as the vehicle August 5-9 9:15-11:45 am

ATTENTION PARENTS & KIDS REGISTER 519-984-3553

There are still a few tickets available for the Seniors Dinner on July 10 – Christmas in July. A great meal of turkey and all the trimmings. Call the Branch at 519326-0073 for further information.

The winners of Friday night darts were Larry and Bonnie, and second place was Carol and Richard.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar so you can help celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Ladies Auxiliary on July 28 from 1-3 p.m.

Mt. Carmel-Blytheswood celebrates new pavilion

By Bryan Jessop

Enjoying the outdoors without getting burnt has proven cause for celebration at a rural Leamington school.

Mt. Carmel-Blytheswood Public School celebrated the grand opening of its new pavilion on Monday, June 17 after several weeks of planning and rounding up support from throughout the community. The entire student population gathered around the structure for a drumming performance by a Grade 8 group, dedication, pep cheer and ribbon cutting ceremony.

The project was completed under a budget of $10,000 largely because of a lengthy list of volunteers and supporters that stepped forward to bring the idea to fruition.

“The parents really pulled through for us,” said Mt. Carmel-Blytheswood principal Kris Marentette. “I’m just so proud of the volunteers who gave their time and supported it financially.”

The construction of the pavilion was overseen by Art Warkentin Construction on behalf of Carl Schartner. The company also provided the equipment needed to build the pavilion, which took about a day plus time needed to pour the cement foundation. Dubbed the “Shark Shelter,” the school’s newest addition was completed June 8 with 100 per cent volunteer labour.

“We had a lot of dedicated parents. That’s what made it all happen,” said Schartner. “The school has a very focused and dedicated principal.”

“It was really fun and a pleasure to help build it,” said Damon Palichuk during the ceremony’s student reflection.

Palichuk and his father Wayne Palichuk personalized a store-bought weathervane to place atop the pavilion, complete with a two-dimensional metal shark.

The idea to built a pavilion at the school was presented and discussed during a parent council meeting. Staff and students raised money for the project throughout the month of April after letters were sent to homes April 1. Donations were backed by contributions made by a lengthy list of local businesses. The planning and preparation process took place through the month of May.

Mt. Carmel-Blytheswood students signed their names on the 20-foot by 24-foot pavilion’s plywood roof, to again be revealed once the addition requires new shingles in an estimated 15 to 20 years.

Built on the property to the south of the school, the pavilion was built to offer students the opportunity to learn classroom lessons outdoors during favourable weather con-

ditions. The addition will also be used to host meetings, social events and offer shade relief during sunny conditions.

A project ‘recognition board’ will be displayed in the school’s halls to credit individuals and organizations that contributed to the Pavilion Partnership Project. The school also ordered picnic tables to accompany the new outdoor structure.

MCBPavilion PartnershipProject

Program

OPP does not solicit funds for Community Bear

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have received a number of inquiries from residents asking about police organizations calling to solicit funds for teddy bears.

The OPP is advising the public that it does not solicit funds from members of the public for its Community Bear Program or any other OPP program.

Aviva Canada Inc. sponsors the OPP Community Bear Program.

Parent council members and students at Mt. Carmel-Blytheswood Public School perform a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the school’s grand opening of its new pavilion Monday, June 17.

A Grade 8 drumming group performs during the grand opening of the Mt. CarmelBlytheswood Public School pavilion.

(SUN Photos)

Jackson Harfman tries to catch the “mouse” at the parachute activity during M.D. Bennie Public School’s Primary Fun Day. The event featured eight stations manned by volunteer Grade 7 and 8 students. About 130 junior kindergarten to Grade 3 students took part in the event, which ran 11:15 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. (SUN Photos)

Two groups of M.D. Bennie Public School students take part in the ‘Ship to Lifeboat’ game.

Diego Auila makes a successful beanbag throw through the hula hoop during an obstacle course.

Kelly Kettler tosses a rubber chicken during the ‘Chuck the Chicken’ activity.

Voices of Youth in Community retreat a success

Under sunny skies and two days of picture perfect weather, youth, volunteers and mentors of Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) recently participated in the successful Raising Your Self Esteem Community Retreat at Camp Henry, Point Pelee National Park. VOYC planned fun activities, group discussions, workshops designed to increase personal awareness and acceptance, team building, leadership and life skills supported with positive communication in a “judgment free” environment.

“The Raising Your Self Esteem Community Camp Retreat was a wonderful experience for everyone,” said VOYC program coordinator Wanda Rodrigues. “This retreat was unique in that it was created as part of a GenNext grant program. It was developed with mentor support by the youth participants of VOYC. They structured the retreat to address self-esteem and personal issues that teens are experiencing. It provided everyone the opportunity to learn that other people are going through the same stuff as them, in their own way.”

VOYC is now expanding the program to include continued youth meetings throughout the summer months, something they have not done in the past. “Due to the positive impact of the retreat and the request by youth to keep the program running in the summer, VOYC will now be meeting twice each month, rotating between Kingsville and Leamington,” said Rodrigues. Dates and locations will be posted on the VOYC Facebook page: VOYC non-profit organization and on twitter @ yfrnessex

All youth starting in high school up to age 24 are welcome to join at any time. “The meetings will be more relaxed to include some summer fun, but will keep the youth engaged in creating additional positive community impact projects, explore unique volunteer opportunities to earn hours for high school graduation and move forward from the success of the retreat,” said Rodrigues. Applications are available online at www.resourcenetwork.ca or at the Youth & Family Resource Network main office at 23 Mill Street West in Kingsville, or email wrodrigues@resourcenetwork.ca

Voices of Youth in Community is a program developed by the Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County in partnership with the United Way and Leadership Windsor/Essex. VOYC provides mentor support to assist in the development of leadership skills and volunteer opportunities, as well as supporting positive community engagement.

SWIMMING LESSONS

Participants of VOYC’s Raising Your Self Esteem Community Camp Retreat enjoyed several activities including group discussions and workshops.

Cheryl Trombley, Client Account Manager

1952 Plymouth ragtop

A flame-painted 1940 Dodge and a

Bob Taylor of Kingsville will never forget his first two cars: “My first car, the ’40 Dodge 2-door sedan, was purchased by my dad in 1956 from Leo Groombridge Used Cars on Tecumseh Road near Parent Ave. in Windsor. The car was originally for my sister but she couldn’t see out of the small rear window. The car became mine as soon as I got my license. Then I had to teach my older sister how to drive.

“The car was very dependable and served as a push car for the neighbours on cold mornings. One day, after getting the neighbours off to work, the car sat below zero overnight. The next morning – no start. The block had cracked! An engine change in the driveway was followed by my mother speckle painting the car in silver paint while painting a nearby fence on a windy day. I covered up the mess with a hand-painted flame job. You couldn’t miss my car after that, especially in the parking lot of the High-Ho drive-in restaurant.

“My second car, the ’52 Plymouth convertible, was purchased from Sandwich West Auto on Tecumseh Road East in 1957 after I convinced my dad to back a loan for $800. It was nosed and decked and had a remote button to open the trunk, but the gold brocade interior had to go. It was replaced by Canadian Auto on Howard Avenue with white naugahyde and red inserts.

“The car was a real eye-catcher. I purchased a set of wheel covers with Dodge spinners from a neighbour, Lou Harris. One night, at a downtown show, the two best covers were swiped by characters unknown. I spotted them a few days later on a customized Ford parked outside a motorcycle clubhouse, and kissed them goodbye.

“The full moon discs on the car were originally spun aluminum, but when an attempted theft occurred the first day I owned them, I painted them with a unique design to discourage further thefts.

“I sold the car after 1961 when I needed funds to continue my education.”

Bob sold the car to Mike Spence, a classmate in Grade 13 at Walkerville Collegiate, and never saw it again. Mike and the previous owner who customized the car might still be around and read this story. Let’s hope we hear from them!

Bob’s 1952 Plymouth convertible. One of his buddies had his hand on the windshield and his foot on the brake to stop the car from rolling down the driveway while being photographed. The emergency brake didn’t work.

Ph: 519-825-4541 Email: sun@mnsi.net We

Thank You

As Sov’s Sidekicks, we recently planned what started out to be a fundraiser, but became a wonderful tribute to Scott Sovie. A very special thank you to Tim Oliphant, Bruno & Kim Carnevale and family, Rick Woelk and Donna Matier; Barry Broadbent & the Car Barn Catering staff; Paladin Security; Pier Road Band; Ryan Whittle & Trisha Tuffin DJ Services; and Sky Howe. A heartfelt thank you to Mark Ribble for sharing memories of Scott at the event and in The Southpoint Sun. The heart-warming support and generosity of countless friends, family, neighbours, and FDC co-workers helped make this event a huge success.

Thank you to all of the volunteers, dessert bakers, and to those who made donations, whether it be monetary, a craft, a prized possession or a service. We won’t mention you all by name, for fear of missing someone.

Thank you to the following businesses who generously donated services and prizes:

Adamson Guardian Drugs

Athlete’s Choice

Body Kneads Massage Centre

Bonneau Freight

Bowman Feed

Car Barn Catering

Carmen’s Catering

Catch of the Day

Cellar Door Wines

Cemba Motor Ships Ltd.

Century 21 – Jamie Jacobs

Chances Bingo Hall

Classy Caps Mfg. Inc.

EDF Holdings

Erie Shores Golf & Country Club

Essex Foodland

FDC Management & Staff

Franklin Fisheries

Gillett Roofing

Great Canadian Oil Change

Great Northern Hydroponics

Home Building Centre

Home Hardware

International Hotel

Johnston Net & Twine

Krause Fisheries

Lakeshore Academy of Fine Arts

Lally Southpoint Ford

Lucky Wok

Marks Supply Inc.

Naples Pizza

Owen Sound Transportation

Paladin Security

Pelee Island Winery

Perfect Ten Presteve Foods Ray’s Ribhouse

If we’ve missed anyone, we apologize immensely. Everyone’s contribution is greatly appreciated. The support shown by all who contributed to this event has allowed us to show Michelle how much she and Scott are loved...in this world and beyond.

May your mountains always be blue...love all around!

Michelle Sovie & Family, Pam Chausse & Greg Siddall

Bob Taylor’s 1940 Dodge before the flame-painting. This car had fender skirts!

CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Lyla Pearce would like to thank Patti and Dianne and all the ER staff at Leamington Hospital, Detective Constable Scott Doherty and the Leamington OPP, Dr. Sabga, and Robert and Amy from Reid Funeral Home in Leamington for all their kindness on the day of and all the days surrounding our precious Lyla’s passing.

We would also like to thank the Wheatley Two Creeks Association for the lunch they provided for us during the visitation, and all the special helpers from the Leamington First Baptist Church for the luncheon and cleanup after the funeral service, and to Judy Chalcraft for also helping with the luncheon and cleanup.

Special thanks to Pastor Michael Sealy, Lyla’s teachers Kristin Symons and Cindy Palmer, and friends Roy and Melissa Paine for their heartfelt words during the funeral service. Thanks also to the pallbearers and ushers as well as our many friends and family who sent food, flowers, cards, donations, prayers and support during this difficult time in our lives.

We are very grateful to have each and every one of you in our lives!

Ian,Michelle,Connor,Ethanand Owen Pearce and Families

IN MEMORIAM

J E F F B R A D L E Y

In loving memory of a dear nephew and cousin, in God’s loving care since July 2, 1995

Gone from our sight, But never our memories. Gone from our touch, But never our hearts.

Bob and Louise Cornies andFamily

IN MEMORIAM

J O H N E N N S

In loving memory of a kind and gentle father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away June 27, 1996

Memories of the one we loved

Still cast their gentle glow, To grace our days and light our paths, Wherever we may go. His memory is a keepsake With which we’ll never part, God has him in His keepingWe have him in our hearts.

Louise and Bob Cornies andFamily

Happy 50th Anniversary Happy 50th Anniversary

and

Conrad & Eileen Babkirk

With all our Love

Bernie, Anne, Kevin & Kathryn,Karen & Brian, Stephen & Kristy, Chris & Corrie, Brett,Riley,Taylor, Kelsey, Tanner, Austin, Darien, Nolan, Cody, Kira, Caleb & Brendan

Congratulations DARREN STASSO

Bill and Marianne Stasso are proud to announce the recent graduation of their son Darren, from the University of Western Ontario, with a Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Biochemistry and Genetics. Congratulations from your family!

Dorothy & Bob Botham July 5, 1963

Wedding Anniversary at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. North, Leamington. Saturday, July 6 • 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Talent show

On Wednesday, June 5, M.D. Bennie Public School students, parents and staff were treated to a showcase of student talent! The enthusiastic audience enjoyed more than 15 different acts that included singers, choreographed dancers, musicians, puppetteers, skipping, beat-boxing and lip-syncing. Mrs. Fritsch and Mrs. Trudell, the Talent Show organizers, commented on how proud they were and how much time and hard work the performers put into perfecting their performances. Pictured here are the Grade 8 boys who performed YMCA in costume. From left to right, are Allan Botham, Noah Friesen, Liam Jeffery, Sebastian Dam, Colton Horne and Brad Mantha. (Photo submitted)

Daylilies a perennial favorite in any garden

Daylilies come as close to a no maintenance garden as you can get. This perennial will grow best when planted in full sun to little shade. Less than six hours of direct sunlight per day will result in fewer and smaller blooms and the foliage will not seem as healthy. Always be sure to plant with good drainage as over-wet conditions will cause the plant to turn yellow and eventually die.

BILL PLUMB

In the back yard...

Daylilies are very forgiving and can be planted any time during the growing season if provided adequate water during the hot summer months. Early spring and late summer are the best time for planting. Like hosta, cut back the foliage about 2 to 3 inches in height when splitting or transplanting. This will help the plant to re-establish itself quicker with new growth.

The most important secret to growing a healthy daylily is water. Most varieties can withstand dry conditions and will bounce back.

Fertilize to insure larger blooms, in early spring when the daylilies begin spring growth and again in late summer.

Mulching will help the plant to maintain a consistent soil temperature and also help retain moisture.

Most daylilies today are relatively disease free and pest resistant, but insects can sometimes infect your plants. Watch for aphids, spider mites, thrip and snails or slugs. A quick spray with your hose sprayer and a full percentage of Sunlight dish soap will solve the problem. If your area is in full distress, a spray chemical may be required. Always check with a licensed landscaper for the proper spray application.

Daylilies will multiply in several growing seasons. Once your plant has formed a large clump and the blooms are smaller than last year, it is time to split and relocate. Again, early spring or late summer is the best time. Separate the plant by either cutting or pulling the root ball apart into smaller clumps. Use your surplus plants for erosion control along ditch banks or ponds, or naturalize an area with a mixture of all your varieties for a long summer of colour and low maintenance.

Flyers, Wheatley Jr. C. Sharks and more every month!

to right) Mike Ferreira, Spencer Neufeld, Mike Rutgers and Greg Dunmore teed off at sunrise at approximately 5:30 a.m. and played 180 holes of golf by sunset at approximately 9:00 p.m.

The four Erie Shores members raised $4,500 for the Canadian Cancer Society. The group was pictured here as they were teeing off on their 63rd hole at approximately 10 a.m.

As part of the tournament, Community Living Essex

palities from across Essex County to participate in the 5th Annual

lenge. Municipalities will again be vying for both the “Municipal

and

for the municipality with the lowest overall team score. The Municipality of LaSalle will again attempt to defend their 2012 title. Last year nearly $17,000 was raised for Community Living.

Details including registration information is also available online at www.communitylivingessex.org. (Go to Golf under the Events and Fundraising section of the website.)

U17 soccer

Community Trophies played Tri-B Acres in their last game of the regular season. It was an enjoyable game with the coaches and even the referee subbing in. The game was evenly played with the wind creating problems with long passes.

Community Trophies’ Jordan Robinson played solid defense.

Playing for the first time in goal, Bruno Milos was outstanding, pouncing on the ball at every opportunity.

Tri-B ended up winning the game 2-1.

These four men have brought back a tradition at the Erie Shores Golf & Country Club. The Longest Day of Golf was held on Friday, June 21 - the longest day of the year - as (from left

(SUN Photo)

Local Swimmer Competes in Long Course

Hayden Mitchell, 12, of Leamington, competed at the 12 and Under Western Ontario Long Course Swimming Championships in Hamilton the weekend of June 22-23. It was a busy weekend for Hayden, who swam in a total of 12 events. He placed 4th in the 200-metre butterfly, 6th in the 100-metre butterfly, and 7th in the 50-metre butterfly. He also had top ten finishes in the 50- and 100-metre backstroke and 50-metre breaststroke. Hayden is a member of the Windsor Aquatic Club.

Ladies 18-hole league plays F & T, designated ball

The Erie Shores Golf Club’s 18-hole ladies league played F & T on Tues. June 11. Flight winners were: Flight ASherri Michaelis, Flight B - Lisa Sawatzky, Flight C- Louise Gagne. Chip-ins: Carol Quinn #13, Erika Grabb #17, and Anne Badz #1 and #10.

The ladies played designated ball, team score, on Tues. June 18. Winners were Essie Gulliver, Lisa Sawatzky and Sue O`Hara. Chip-ins: Nancy Flynn #11.

Time for hockey to desert the desert?

Well, another NHL season has come to an end and Bruins fans now know what Leaf fans feel like… sort of. I was shocked to see a non-goalie win the Conn Smythe Trophy, a prize I can’t help but think is usually presented, hoisted and photographed backwards (the big leaf should be at the front!).

BRYAN JESSOP

Although kids narrowly missed the chance to watch the Stanley Cup playoffs’ grand finale without having to worry about going back to school for more than two months, there’s another NHL matter that seems to have garnered my undivided attention in recent weeks/months. Judgment Day for the Phoenix Coyotes, as we’ve been told, is fast approaching. July 2, to be exact. That’s when city council for Glendale, Ariz. will decide to accept or reject an arena management proposal from Renaissance Sports and Entertainment that will ultimately decide if NHL hockey will continue to be played in the desert.

Jessop’s Journal

It’s ironic — or perhaps symbolic — that this date lies between Canada’s and America’s birthdays. If Glendale council rejects RSE’s proposal, the team’s days in Arizona are finished and the decision to send it to either Seattle or Quebec City will be made sooner rather than later (the 2013-14 pre-season is barely a season away, if you can believe it).

ice in Boston Monday night? It wasn’t as loud as it was in Vancouver, but I swear I heard it). Good ol’ Gary is warning the city that if the Coyotes leave, Jobing.com Arena will become catastrophically quiet and spinoff revenue for Westgate-area businesses will dry up and make Glendale’s financial woes even worse. He might actually be right about that, since there are no other professional teams beating on the door to become the next anchor tenant and the facility’s calendar isn’t exactly bursting with upcoming concert dates. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think RSE will be able to turn things around for the Coyotes franchise as they’ve professed. The thousands of empty seats for each of the team’s 41 home games won’t likely be filled with ‘solutions’ like parking fees and ticket surcharges (that’s right, Jobing.com Arena currently offers free parking). They might as well try to attract fans by hiring UFC fighters to beat the tar out of them as they’re pushing their way through the turnstiles.

If I’m wrong (and I hope I am), the NHL will set its sights on Plan B — Seattle, Wash. While Seattle is certainly a more hockey-worthy market than Arizona, it’s no Quebec City. For one, the only turnkey home currently available in Seattle can seat a mere 11,000 for a hockey game — and Bettman moaned about the MTS Centre’s seating capacity of 15,000 when the Thrashers moved to Winnipeg from Atlanta. By comparison, Quebec City’s Colisee Pepsi can hold 15,176, a good 4,000 more than Seattle’s Key Arena. It’s common knowledge that both buildings can serve only as interim NHL hosts until new, larger arenas are built.

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

In a nutshell, RSE has offered to purchase the Coyotes from the league for the asking price of $170 million if — and ONLY if — Glendale council will allow RSE to manage the city-owned Jobing.com Arena (the home of the Coyotes) for a reported $15 million per year. Glendale, not exactly in a position where it has money to burn, has budgeted $6.5 million for an outside group to manage “The Den.” Allegedly, RSE has offered to compensate for its pricey management demands by giving Glendale a cut of parking fees, ticket price surcharges, naming rights to the arena, etc. The potential Coyotes buyers are telling the city that this could mean about $8 million per year for Glendale’s nearempty piggy bank. The city, as rumour has it, wants RSE to guarantee that figure. RSE’s refusal to do so could be July 2’s deal breaker.

Recreation Events from the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex

View the Summer Activity Guide: www.leamington.ca /recreation/activityguide and register the entire family now in Summer Fitness and Recreation.

Students home for the Summer? - Student Summer Membership Special - 2 months for only $75 & HST on sale until July 2/13.

Great Graduation Gifts:

• Youth Annual Membership - age 13 and under

• Student Memberships for Teens, College and University Students

• Certified Personal Trainers & Nutrition and Wellness Coaches

Babysitting Course ages 11-15. Register in advance for Thursday, July 11 or Wednesday, August 13.

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

Summer Day Camp - weekdays throughout July and August for children ages 4-7 & 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! Register in advance. Registrations on the day of Camp are subject to an additional $10 fee per child.

Combo Special: Register a child for 1 week of Day Camp and get $12 OFF Summer Swim Lesson.

Red Cross Swim Lessons – all levels for children: Parent & 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, then Red Cross Swim Lessons teaching them water safety for a lifetime.

Swim-Tastic Summer Fun! at the Sherk Complex Pool every afternoon Monday to Friday 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. from July 2 - 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.

Adult Programs - over 40 Fitness & AquaFitness Classes per week throughout the summer, plus 14 Indoor Cycling classes. Register now!

FREE Swims sponsored by Tim Hortons: Mon. July 8, 3-5pm; Sat. July 20, 1-3pm

There’s never a dull moment --- Exercise is FUN at the LKRC!

To make my last prediction of the 2012-13 season, I’m guessing that Glendale will cave under pressure/ threats coming from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman (did I hear faint booing as he wandered onto the

Again, it’s advantage: Quebec City. La Belle Province’s capital already has a new stadium under construction. In Seattle, nobody will even consider creating a new complex until the NBA returns to the city. That could have happened as early as the 2013-14 season, but plans to move the Sacramento Kings into the former home of the Supersonics backfired.

Up here in the Great White North, it only makes sense to grant an NHL franchise to a city where hockey is top priority (Quebec City) and not a second-class tenant (Seattle). To be honest, Seattle has the advantage of potential buyers who have already stepped forward with an offer to buy the Coyotes and move them to mainland America’s northwest corner. The Canucks have already been told to find somewhere else for their AHL team.

Everyone’s talking about Pierre Karl Peladeau as a potential suitor to bringing the Nordiques back to Quebec, but nothing appears to have materialized on that front. Besides, Seattle won’t screw up the league’s new-for-2013-14 realignment. On that matter, I say boot the Bluejackets back into the West; nobody in Columbus is watching anyway. The Seattle plan could be nothing for Quebec City fans to worry about. It might be nothing more than a bluff by the NHL to Glendale councilors, a way to say “look, we’re serious about moving the team if you don’t bow to our/RSE’s demands.”

Suddenly, my mind harbours images of Bettman holding the tip of his pinkie finger up to the corner of his mouth, Dr. Evil style.

Honestly, I think it’ll be a non-issue. Even with dismal turnouts, the Coyotes make better use of Jobing. com Arena than all other ‘attractions’ combined. I just checked the Jobing. com Arena website’s calendar of events from June 2013 to May 2014 and the only event listed other than “Nitro Circus” in late January is a July 14 New Kids on the Block/98 Degrees/ Boyz II Men concert (insert the sound of howling coyotes here). By comparison, hockey in the desert is a great idea… but then again, so is hockey on the moon. Woof.

Controversy strikes in SMSL Week 8

Southpoint Men’s Softball League Game of the Week: The game of the week during week 8 features James Taylor Fishery versus Guardian Pharmacy. With hopes James Taylor Fishery stays above 500, controversy surrounded game 1 of this series. With Guardian Pharmacy taking game 1, JTF questioned the umpire on a late substitution. The ruling was unclear by the umpire; however, the game continued. Upon further review of the league rules, it was determined that Guardian would lose this contest in contravention of the rule not allowing players to be brought in once the game has started and teams have batted through the order. Game 2 was a defensive battle as Guardian would take the contest 6-3. Guardian’s defense stymied JTF. The Fishmen wondered where the stellar D of Kevin “Olay” Clark went from last week. He would have had his daughters all over him as he did his best impersonation of a matador at short.

Around the League: Dirty Farmers remain winless as they lost both to the Saw Monkeys 17-5 and 11-7…

Jose’s Grinders buried Hutchins Monuments 13-3 and 21-0 with some controversy surrounding game 2 when Hutchins questioned a misinterpretation of an ejection rule…

Caff’s Auto Repair went to the 8th inning with Team Unit in game 1 squeaking out an 8-7 win.

In game 2,

Southpoint Men’s Softball League (SMSL) STANDINGS

Alyssa Getty enjoys her first professional tournament

Leamington’s Alyssa Getty, age 16, fired rounds of 77-73 for a 150 total to take home a share of third place in the low amateur honours and 45th place overall in her first Women’s Professional Golf Tournament when the C.N. Women’s Tour made a stop at Ambassador Golf Club in Windsor last week.

Michelle Piyattra, 20, of California won the Low Amateur Award, and Emily Childs, 23, also of California, won the overall championship in a 3 hole play-off over Jessica Shepley, 30, of Oakville.

There was a strong field of 90 at Ambassador for the last tour stop of the season with women professionals from Australia, Sweden, Taiwan, USA and Canada all hoping to take home the cash prize and the exemption into the LPGA Canadian Women’s Open in August.

Thursday, June 27th Games

Home Team Away Team Time Diamond

Jose’s Grinders Bashers 6:15 PM Wheatley #1

Car Barn Unit 6:15 PM Wheatley #3

Dirty Farmers Caff’s Auto Repair 6:15 PM Wheatley #5

Hutchins Monuments Saw Monkeys 6:15 PM Wheatley #7

Guardian Pharmacy Cartel 6:15 PM Wheatley #8

James Taylor Fishery BYE

Caff’s handled Team Unit with ease winning 15-8… Bashers took it to the Car Barn in game 1 with a score of 13-3. Game 2 had the Car Barn force extra innings before remaining winless on the year losing 13-12. The Car Barn meal du jour was a wonderful perch dinner.

Mosquito Lakers win one, lose one

The Leamington Uni-Fab Enclosures Mosquito Lakers split a pair of games last week in Sun Parlour League action. On Tuesday evening, the Lakers beat the Chatham Diamond Minors 18-12 and followed that dropping a 9-8 decision to the Tecumeh Rangers Majors on Sunday morning.

Zach Penner’s four for four performance at the plate led the Leamington team to the 18-12 victory over the Maple City foes.

Eric Tavares, Eric Wright and Brayden Zuidema all chipped in with three hits each.

Austin Neufeld started on the mound and got relief from Kaleb Tiessen, Thomas Jennings, Penner and Benny Bueckert.

On Sunday, the locals visited Tecumseh. They battled back to an 8-8 tie after six complete innings only to succumb to a Tecumseh walk-off run-scoring single in the bottom of the seventh. Tavares punched out a single, double and a triple in three at-bats to pace the Laker attack, Penner and Zuidema added two hits each. One of Zuidema’s hits was a two out, two rbi triple in the sixth inning that tied the game.

Tavares and Derbyshire split the pitching duties for the Lakers with Derbyshire striking out eight of the eleven batters he faced.

“The Tecumseh loss was a tough one as we were the victim of some uncharacteristic sloppy base running,” said coach Terry Misener. “Sometime the boys are guilty of trying to do too much at once.”

The Lakers next home game is Tuesday, July 2 against the Amherstburg Cardinals. First pitch is 6:15 p.m. at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex.

“It was an awesome learning experience to play with and observe the many talented women professional golfers in the field,” said Getty. “It was pretty cool going to the range to warm up and having a sign with your name on it to reserve your spot. Ambassador Golf Course was in immaculate condition, the chef prepared outstanding meals,

and the staff, volunteers and fans were so friendly. I met some very nice professional women golfers who encouraged me to keep working hard and follow my dreams. I was honoured to have been given the chance to be 1of 3 locals to represent the Windsor-Essex area along with professional golfers Erica Rivard and Natalia Ghilzon. It was such a fun and exciting experience.”

Alyssa Getty

Tomatoman Triathlon

Sprint Triathlon - Swim 750m, Bike 20 Km, Run 5 Km

Lionel Sanders: 57:21 TM25-29 1/4 - Harrow

Andrew Brdigen: 1:07:17 TM25-29 3/4 - Leamington

Kirstie Kniaziew: 1:07:53 TF35-39 1/5 - Leamington

Tom Omstead: 1:10:08 TM50-54 1/7 - Kingsville

Anthony Grossi: 1:11:06 TM35-39 5/22 - Leamington

Emilie Potvin: 1:14:18 TF20-24 1/3 - Leamington

Joel Klemens: 1:14:28 TM-19 6/7 - Leamington

Jeff Thibert: 1:14:28 TM45-49 1/6 - Chatham

Sheri Mazzella: 1:14:59 TF40-44 1/6 - Leamington

Nick Potvin: 1:18:04 TM20-24 6/10 - Leamington

Aaron Matthews: 1:20:59 TM35-39 14/22 - Wheatley

Natalie Morse: 1:22:15 TF30-34 2/5 - Leamington

David Brosseau: 1:23:32 TM40-44 6/6 - Comber

Jennifer Fox: 1:24:16 TF35-39 2/5 - Leamington

Dylan Windsor: 1:24:17 TM20-24 7/10 - Leamington

Leslie Chortos: 1:24:26 TM55-59 5/7

Ken Hatt: 1:26:50 TM60-64 2/3 - Staples

Greg Fleming; 1:27:17 TM20-24 8/10 - Leamington

Richard Kniaziew: 1:28:04 TM60-64 3/3 - Leamington

Darcy Omstead: 1:28:15 TM30-34 12/12 - Wheatley

Fallon Mitchell: 1:34:59 TF-19 2/2 - Leamington

Becky Sanders: 1:35:35 TF45-49 5/6 - Harrow

Pauline Kniaziew: 1:41:57 TF60-64 2 - Leamington

Linda Penner: 1:43:48 TF60-64 3/4 - Leamington

José Bolduc: 1:52:14 TF45-49 6/6 - Leamington

Patrick Fleming 1:55:52 TM55-59 7/7 Leamington

Local Martial Arts Students Compete at Karate Tournament

The Ruthven Martial Arts students took part in the June 9th Copeland Karate Tournament held at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor. There were many medals won, and overall the students did a fantastic job both at displaying their skills as martial artists and at representing their dojo. Front row, left to right: Johnny Boutros, Lachlan Matchett, Zayne Boughazale, Zander Boughazale, Reagan Woodiwiss. Middle row: Aiden Woodiwiss, Cole Bickford, Joshua Cornies, Dylan Blay, Liam Froese, Grayson Vince, Anthony Policella, Drennan Vince. Back row, left to right: Mason Bickford, Allyson Trealout, Meagan Earl, Raven Bickford, Scott St. Denis, River Balazsy, Assad Boutros. Absent from photo: Chad Seng, Logan Terron, Ryan Terron.

U11 soccer news

The Leamington Triathlon Committee would like to extend thanks to all who helped to make the 2013 Leamington Triathlon Weekend such a great success. Many of the approximately 450 competitors came from outside Windsor and Essex County to participate in the event and Leamington has left a very good impression with those visitors!

In particular, in keeping our athletes safe we would like to thank the residents and businesses along the race routes for their patience while the event was underway. We would also like to thank the many volunteers who performed the duties, large and small, required to make an event like this run smoothly. We received positive feedback from competitors about our smiling, cheering volunteers!

Kent & Essex Mutual lost to Hub International by a score of 3-0. Hub’s Cassia DiMenna and Sydnnie Parker were in the middle of the play all game long, making it hard for Kent Essex

to generate scoring chances. Olivia Obeid and Noah Egglezos both played an excellent defensive game. Kyle Neufeld dominated offensively and defensively.

Conner Harder had the shut-

out in goal. Goal scorers were Markus Youssef (2) and Brayden Hewer. In their second game this week, Kent Essex player Jimmy George played a strong game, netting his first goal of the season with a strong left footed finish. Em-Mylee Poisson and Isabella Ribeiro combined for a great game up front. Playing the forward line for the first time this year, Em-Mylee netted four goals while Isabella collected 4 assists in the convincing win.

Freddy’s Park Stop defeated Reis Appliance in a 2-0 game. Jordyn Iversen had another great game, covering well and making life difficult for the opponent’s offence. Kaedan Sova-Ford took a tough shot in his face but continued the game stronger than ever, playing every position and amazed everyone.

Ives Insurance played Lally Ford and beat them 5-0. Picks for the game were Nicholas Resendes and Decio Medeiros. The team wants to acknowledge the goalies, who made some wonderful saves. They improved quickly and never gave up. Also, Claudia Schmitt tore up the field and was on fire.

Leamington U5

minor

soccer

Last week Timbits #4 took on Timbits #5 and Addyson Gontarde (TB #4) showed what a great team player she is. Her skills have continued to improve through the season. Matthew Penner played a strong game and is this year’s MVP.

For Timbits #5, Hector Orozpe scored a beautiful goal and Carson Conde played by far his best game of the year. The entire team has improved so much since the beginning of the season.

Timbits #3 played a very close match against Timbits #1. It was the best game of the year for Team #3. Hayden Pillon and Calvin Parent gave it their all and made some great kicks. Dashiel Sheeler and Khloe Schiller were in the middle of the play all game long. Cohen Kimball continues to get stronger as the season progresses. Despite not feeling her best, Emma Klassen never quit. Goal scorers for Team #3 were Mateah Egglezos with 3 and Chase Klassen with 1.

Timbits #1 Black rocked it! The team played like champs! Gavin daPonte was amazing and Matthew Mastromatteo assisted with a goal.

Ladies ball hockey

By Emma Hannigan

The first game in Ladies Ball Hockey was played between the Car Barn and Anthony Keats Marine. Michelle Cowan, a spare playing for Anthony Keats, got the opening goal of the game. The Car Barn retaliated with a goal by Debbie Coulter, assisted by Halli Pearson; however, Nicole Jackson was able to score another goal for Anthony Keats. Later in the game, Pearson was able to score on a pass by Lisa “Derb” Derbyshire for the Car Barn, leaving the game at a 2-2 tie. The final goal was Pearson’s first goal and was a “cousin connection” between the two players.

The second game was played between The Journal and Johnston Electric. The first goal of the game was scored by Amy Bell for Johnston Electric, but Noelle Resendes tied it up with a goal for The Journal assisted by Christine Hopper and Terri Taylor. This was followed by another goal from The Journal by Marianne Vergeer from Anita Vanrooyen. Sue Ricci of Johnston Electric quickly answered this with a goal from Tracey Sample. The Journal wrapped the first period up with a goal from Brenda Vink, assisted by Vergeer and Sheila McBrayne. In the last seconds Vickie Wenzler scored for Johnston Electric, assisted by Sample, making the final 3-3.

U13: RFH vs Naples Pizza

In their last week of play, Reid Funeral home defeated Naples Pizza 5-3. Naples played a great game with all team members doing their maximum effort. Alexis Ludwig played a strong game in defence, despite her injured arm. Evan Lepp did a solid job in mid-field and later on in defence, showing his versatility and commitment to the team. Rachel Toews had a good performance in defence, and later on tried playing as a forward for the first time. She almost scored in a cross pass from one of her teammates. Alex Marques had some great saves on net, including a stop on a penalty shot. Santiago Cabrera scored twice in the first half, and kept the opponent’s defence very busy all game long.

U7 soccer report

Tim Hortons #1: Rebecca Shanks did a great job staying with the ball during the game. Andrew Unger was solid in defence. Tristan Tuffin played awesome in net making some crucial saves. Trevor Wilms had great midfield positioning.

Tim Hortons #2: Madison Moracci played a great game and showed great sportsmanship. Gabriella Mikhail is a great team player and tried getting in there. Logan Jakob-Sample had a ton of energy and enthusiasm on the field. Jeremy Neufeld was welcomed back with his great speed and ball movement.

Tim Hortons #3: Sophie Daparteira worked hard during the game and improved every week. Kaili Carvalho gave her best, following the play defensively. Mateo Santos was on fire with a handful of shots on net. Matteo Pereira, after a slight injury, fought back and finished off strong.

Tim Hortons #4: Mylie Ives was solid in goaltending. Dayne DiMilo was very enthusiastic, moving the ball up the field. Jasmine Garvey showed improvement with her kicking ability and was moving fast on the field, while Zachary Paine had a ton of speed.

Tim Hortons #5: Owen Friesen played great defense, stopping the opposition from getting through. Luca Rino’s speed and ball handling skills were unstoppable. Nikolas Beaudoin played net very attentively

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and made some critical saves, while Memphis Carter made some great passes during the game.

Tim Hortons #6: Morgan Crozier had some great moves and hustled the ball up the field. Isabella Mastronardi was solid in defense. Lucas Peters made a fantastic defensive stop just outside the goal area. Daniel Saad did a great job minding the net, while his twin sister Marianna Saad kept the opposing team’s sharp shooters at bay.

Tim Hortons #7: Nicholas DelGreco had some awesome saves in net. Ashtin Garcia played a great forward, moving the ball up the field. Daesa Minaudo moved the ball well and had a couple of chances on net .Jackson Raffoul scored a great goal! Dakota worked really hard and if she keeps it up she will be a scoring machine. Adriana West played excellent offense and came really close to scoring a goal too.

Tim Hortons #8: Shannon Puglia 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.

Tomatoman Triathlon

Leamington, Ontario

Sunday June 16, 2013

Sprint Duathlon

Run 2.5 km, Bike 20 Km, Run 5 Km

Brad Reiter 1:03:05 DM30-34 1/6 Leamington

Bert Mucci 1:03:49 DM40-44 1/7 Leamington

Kyle Wallace 1:09:56 DM30-34 2/ Kingsville

Kelly Grossi 1:11:37 DF30-34 1/3 Leamington

Joe Grossi 1:12:27 DM40-44 4/7 Leamington

Aaron Dickau 1:13:54 DM30-34 3/6 Leamington

Nathan Smith 1:14:56 DM20-24 1/3 Leamington

Barb Pollard 1:17:30 DF40-44 1/3 Harrow

David Owens 1:18:56 DM25-29 1/5 Leamington

Adam Rempel 1:20:34 DM30-34 4/6 Leamington

Amanda Tiessen 1:21:08 DF25-29 1/2 Kingsville

Steven Bartel 1:21:37 DM30-34 5/6 Ruthven

Liz Wiebe 1:26:08 DF45-49 2/6 Leamington

Kevin Pollard 1:29:30 DM40-44 7/7 Harrow

Christine Hopper 1:29:40 DF40-44 2/3 Wheatley

Sonja Schollenberger 1:30:43 DF25-29 2/2 Leamington

Kim Grubb 1:31:23 DF30-34 2/3 Wheatley

Carrie Vida 1:31:48 DF45-49 4/6 Leamington

Amy Bell 1:32:59 DF45-49 5/6 Wheatley

Frank Ricci 1:35:11 DM55-59 3/4 Leamington

Michelle Ramsay 1:46:41 DF40-44 3/3 Kingsville

Maurice Brrette 1:58:57 DM35-39 5/5 Leamington

Proggers post positive scores

Forty-four well-seasoned progs golfers attempted to tame the long rough at Erie Shores Golf Club on June 18, and all four teams were able to post overall positive scores.

Leading the way was Team A with a +29. Kevin Shaften, Gary Alderson, Gord Anderson, Brett Madden (fifth week in a row), Bill Stackpoole, Ejaz Qureshi, Bill Kelly, Frank Gow, Jim Sudds, Wayne Quinn and Mel Pace claimed bragging rights. Gary Alderson, who makes up the teams, was desperate because he had not been on a winning team since the season started. Of course he puts Brett Madden and Wayne Quinn on his team, sealing the deal.

Leading the way with an awe inspiring effort was Bill Kelly with a +11. Close behind was Norm Beattie with a +9. Ed Schachowskoy and Tom Miehl shared third place money.

Only 3 skins were won, each worth $21. These fortunate chaps include Roger Cote, Henry Hildebrandt (again) and Joe Verhoeven.

On Tuesday it was a bit intimidating having to match drives with the likes of Ron Koop and Kevin Shaften, the Bruise Brothers. The sound the ball makes from their club is reminiscent of Miguel Cabrera’s bat when he nails a towering homerun. Kevin, although his driver was misbehaving, scrambled to perfection. His putting was so accurate that he actually caressed it. Ron, however, smacked that ball way beyond the rest of the proggers. His putter failed him on two very short birdie putts. Ron should have had four more prog points than what he showed. Every golfer has so much trouble putting all aspects of the game together.

On the other hand, George played his usual game of “Why do I do that?” He’s referring to all 15 things that golfers shouldn’t do during a round. Thank goodness tomorrow is another day.

Team Gene picks up perfect 10

After heavy rains of over three inches in the wee hours of Thursday two weeks ago flooded Erie Shores and cancelled all play, the Men’s Thursday Night League resumed its golfing this past week and showed definite signs that there are two teams sprinting ahead of the other eight for top position.

Picking up a perfect 10 points to finish the week in first place and second overall was Team Gene Sarazen. They’ve now amassed a grand total of 33 points which leaves them only three points back of the league’s top squad, Team Bobby Jones, who had a 7-point night that moved their grand total up to 36.

Finishing the night with the second largest tally of 9 points was Team Ben Hogan, while Team Sam Snead had an 8-point evening that gives them the third best overall record of 23 points.

Team Lee Trevino had the fifth best game of the night picking up 6 points. Last year’s champions, Team Tom Watson, continue to struggle this year picking up only 5 points, while the left-handed hitting team of Bob Charles was next with 4.

In the individual competition, Spencer Neufeld was low gross shooter of the week with a 2 under par 33, while Matt Dick was second with a 1 under par score of 34.

Matt’s sub-par round also gave him the best overall low net honours of the night with a net 28, which was one better than Brian Cornies who finished second with a net 29.

Closest to the pin winners included Derrick Hutchins on the 5th hole and Brian Cornies on the 3rd hole. Ward Hutchins had the longest drive on the 6th hole and Harry Garbarino sank the longest putt on the 9th hole.

Skins winners this past week in the 0-9 Division included Tim Tiessen, Ward Hutchins, Geoff Dunmore and Mike Mackinnon. Wayne Quinn, Todd Bell and Matt Dick all picked up skins in the 10 and over Division.

As the league continues its tribute to the teams and players of 1983 when the Thursday Night League set records for the highest group participation ever with a total of 187 golfers, only 10 golfers from that league are still playing this year.

McThots is written by The Southpoint Sun editor Sheila McBrayne and reflects on everyday life and reminds us to keep our sense of humour and humility and just enjoy every day.

BRYAN JESSOP Jessop’s Journal

Jessop’s Journal is written by The Southpoint Sun’s reporter Bryan Jessop. Bryan’s knowledge and interest in local and professional sports teams allows him to write very witty and informative pieces.

BILL PLUMB

In the back yard...

In the Back Yard is a weekly column written by local gardener Bill Plumb. Each week Bill gives helpful gardening advice and tips for indoor plants as well. Bill’s book, In The Back Yard, is Bill’s own three-year gardening journal.

The Old Car Detective, a.k.a. Bill Sherk shares stories from classic car owners from across Canada. Bill tells the stories of old autos lost and found, and their tales of restoration. Bill’s articles are compiled in several books as well.

Lifestyles is written by Shannon Matheson who wears several hats at The Southpoint Sun including Advertising Manager. She enjoys putting her thoughts into words and sharing her life experiences and observations.

RIBBLE

Ramblings

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DANNER

Let’s Wine Together

Let’s Wine Together, is a new monthly column in The Southpoint Sun. Certified Sommelier Carmen Danner responds to questions about wine from readers who write in and shares his experiences with local wines.

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Science Says...

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This week Erie Shores salutes Team Two of the Tomato Division of 30 years ago where only one player from that team, Ed Pump, is still golfing in the league today.

Other members of that team in 1983 included Doug Black, Walt Dick, Greg Gare, Duane Humphreys, Bill Knox, Bruce Mee, Les Marshall, Ron McCallum, Don Nicholson, Don Newland, Bob Otton, Jim Peacock, Harold Setterington and Abe Steingart.

U13

soccer: Walmart vs Tony’s Auto Mart

In a hard game between Walmart and Tony’s Auto Mart, spectators witnessed great footwork and passing.

For the Walmart team, some standout plays were by Tyler Blake (1 goal), Clara Mouawad (defensive save), and Jayden Carson (all around effort). Luke Meloche was consistent up front, putting pressure on Tony’s goalie.

In the end, Walmart fell 4-1 in the second half. Tony’s Auto Mart’s Dylan Wilhelm played a great game to help with the win. Matthew Saad played a strong game at both ends.

Communication on the field is proving to be very decisive in the U13 league. There were some great plays on both sides of the field.

CARMEN

LDMH 20th Annual Golf Tournament Presented By Windsor

Family Credit Union Almost $25,000 raised for Leamington Hospital’s Women’s Centre

SPECIAL EVENTS

Gift Sponsor: SCOTIA BANK,

Contributors: Freddy’s Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant, Gino’s

Restaurant & Wine Bar, Jose’s Bar & Grill, Flamingo’s Restaurant

Pin Sponsor: RBC DOMINION SECURITIES

Putting Contest: MCDONALD’S LEAMINGTON

Beat the Pro: SWT GROUP (Chris Osborne)

Cart Sponsor: DICIOCCO FARMS

Food Sponsor: ARAMARK

Special Events: Erie Shores Golf Club,

Holes in One: Southland Insurance, RBC Dominion Securities, Will Insurance

Media Sponsors: Southpoint Sun, Blackburn Radio

BRONZE SP0NSOR

C.A. Bailey

Collins Barrow

Dave Dillon

Chapman Signs

Evergreen Memorial

Joe Colosanti

T. Grossi & Son Construction Ltd.

Jack Smith Fuels

Leamington Chrysler

Reid Funeral Home

Belfor Restoration

Windsor Factory Supply

Leamington Glass

JAZZ Marketing

Joe Reis Appliance

Brown & Tiessen Construction Ltd.

Leamington International Trucks

Stewarts Roofing

Pearsall, Marshall, Seaton & Neufeld

Paul Bunnett-Jones

SunParlour Movers

Thanks For Your Support

SILVER

Thomson Guardian

F.M. Nassif

Tim Hortons

Diversacare

Co-operators Insuance (Sharon Musuronchan)

GOLD

DR. E. GHUMMAN

DENNIS & BRIGITT STAUDT

ROBERTA JARECSNI

LANGEMAN MANUFACTURING

WILKINSON ELECTRIC

AON HEWITT

REMARK FRESH MARKETS

SOUTHLAND INSURANCE

JANICE FLEMING

GILLETT SHEET METAL

GREEN SHIELD

CHRIS DEWOLFE, (BMO NESBITT BURNS)

RAFFLE & LIVE AUCTION CONTRIBUTERS:

Canadian Tire - Barbecue

Joe Reis Appliance – Wine Cooler (Live Auction)

Pelee Island Winery – Case of Wine (Live Auction)

Medisolutions – IPAD Mini

Green Shield

BMO Nesbitt Burns

Monarch Office Supply

Kingsville Golf Club

Essex Party & Di$count Store

Darquin Cottage on The Lake, Deb Jones Chambers

Windsor Family Credit Union

Colasantis Tropical Gardens

Deborah Ferguson

Royal Bank Leamington

Diversa Care

Oak Farms

LDMH Women’s Centre nears completion

This year’s Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament held on Wednesday, June 5 attracted 148 golfers who, along with the many corporate sponsors, helped raise another $25,000 for the new Women’s Centre at LDHS.

The $1.1 million Women’s Centre is about 75 per cent complete and is expected to be completed this fall. Fundraising for this capital project is also about 75 per cent complete as approximately $750,000 has been raised to date.

Volunteers with the Women’s Centre Capital Campaign have been and are currently in the process of approaching local businesses for donations to complete this project.

The foundation started a fundraising campaign in September 2012 to upgrade the hospital’s women’s centre, which will include a $600,000 state-of-the-art digital mammography system. “That is the best diagnostic equipment available at this time for breast cancer diagnosis,” said Ross Barnwell, the foundation’s director of development.“Fundraising and construction for this project are on target,” said Barnwell.

At Leamington District Memorial Hospital, once digital mammography is implemented, LDMH will be 100% digital. All the other services (ultrasound, general x-rays, CT scans, nu-

clear medicine scans, and bone density scans are already digital. Last year LDMH completed approximately 50,000 diagnostic procedures and produced over 1.5 million digital images. LDMH currently do over 3000 mammography procedures a year. LDMH will continue to operate its breast screening clinic (Ontario Breast Screening Program) and plan to become a designated Breast Assessment Centre. Since the primary users of these services and other related services such as Bone Mineral Density testing are female, we plan to incorporate this expansion into a Women’s Centre concept. Men as well will benefit from improved conditions such as private ultrasound rooms and improved washrooms. Men too can be affected by breast cancer and may require a mammogram.

The number of follow-up investigations such as breast ultrasound / core biopsies is steadily increasing. Having ultrasound and mammography in close proximity is beneficial in providing prompt follow-up in a more private and comfortable environment. LDMH currently refer approximately 15 – 20 mammography patients per week for follow-up – for breast ultrasound and pending the outcome of the ultrasound, a core biopsy or other procedure may be required.

Winning ladies team, from left to right, Ann Johnston, Barbara Nielsen, Annie Pump and Beth Conn.

Mens winners were, Dave Dillon, John Davis, Paul Bunnett-Jones and John Omstead.

Local drivers win feature, sweep all three races at Saturday’s races

Special to the Southpoint Sun

By Mike Bennett

You couldn’t ask for better nights than what Leamington’s Joel Dick and Cottam’s Rob Quick enjoyed Saturday, June 22 at South Buxton Raceway. Both drivers went a perfect three-for-three, including their second feature wins of the seasons.

Dick, however, thought he could have done better. “It would have been cool to lead every lap,” said Dick, who led the final 15 of the 20-lap Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP feature.

Dick led every lap of the heat and dash preliminary races earlier in the night. His shot at leading every lap, however, ended when the invert following his dash win was an eight, putting Dick on the fourth row to start the feature.

Luck was on his side early when he was running in the ninth position and dodged a multi-car wreck on lap two that involved the cars running third through eighth. “I saw sparks from (Brian) Speelman so I stayed a little bit high,” Dick described the crash. “I lifted and went in a little bit deeper than I wanted and thought, ‘this is going to be bad.’ It was hard to see, but we were fortunate to get through it clean and unscathed,” said Dick, who restarted third after the carnage was cleared.

He took the lead three laps later splitting Chatham’s Louis Clements and Darryl Hoekstra coming out of turn two and led the rest of the way for his first feature win since May 25.

Hoekstra stayed with Dick for a few laps and challenged to take the lead on the inside but could not make a pass.

“He had a great run underneath, I seen him in (turns) three and four and again in one and two, but I just held my line at the top because that’s where my car was running best,” Dick said of Hoekstra. “I wasn’t going down to the bottom (to block) because I had nothing down there, I knew the top was the way to go for me and it worked out well.”

Hoekstra hung on to finish second, followed by Chatham’s Brian Speelman, Wallaceburg’s Drew Smith and Shrewsbury’s Jim Dale Jr.

Belle River’s Mario Toniolo finished seventh, followed in order by Windsor’s Dan McIntyre, Essex’s Gerald Martin, LaSalle’s Mike Demars, Windsor’s Emerson McIntyre and Wheatley’s Justin Mills.

Quick won his second straight feature in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods, taking the lead on lap four and was virtually unchallenged the rest of the way.

The veteran driver was running third as he began lap three, but went around Dresden’s Matt Sorrell on the high side and shot down to the bottom to take the lead from Chatham’s Randy McKinlay coming out of turn two to take the lead. And oneby-one, all of Quick’s chasers dropped out with mechanical issues, including Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano who ran second for four laps before pitting on lap 12 and posted his first DNF of the season.

Kingsville rookie driver Larry Hart moved into second with two laps to go but did not have enough time to catch Quick.

Blenheim brothers Kyle and Brett Hope finished third

and fifth, separated by Chatham’s Joel Desjardins, the only other lead-lap cars.

“The car’s running good right now, we should be running up front the rest of the season,” said Quick, who also won (Continued on Page 31)

CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Leamington’s Joel Dick, #09 (pictured), and Cottam’s Rob Quick, #18, both won their division features and swept all three races in their classes on Saturday at South Buxton Raceway.

The novice Sun County Crows’ Luke Ford squares off against a Windsor player for a faceoff during a Thursday, June 20 Zone 7 game at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Backed by a late second-period offensive surge, Windsor won the game 9-0.

being

Jaclyn Moore moves in to steal the ball from

girls soccer game at Leamington Soccer Complex

less first half, Leamington

Leamington SC United

The novice Sun County Crows’ Shaun O’Brien picks up a loose ball while

chased by a Windsor player during a Thursday, June 20 Zone 7 match. (SUN Photos)

Southshore Relay For Life celebrates

The Top fundraising team for the 4th year in a row was the P.J. Girls who raised $9,032.65 at the Southshore Relay held on Friday, June 14 until Saturday morning, June 15. Team members are co-captains Mandy Stein, Jenn Bradford and team members are Maria Garganta, Marcia Laporte, Kristina Dancel, Erin Bradley, Tricia Frias, Jenn Morin, Sarah Bartsch, Anna Guenther and Sarah Guenther. A total of 20 teams participated and raised more than $57,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

in Harrow. Pictured here is the traditional Survivors’ Walk. More than $57,000

TT seniors enjoy scramble

By Bob McLean

On a somewhat cool Tues. June 18, there were 85 seniors out to play their first league scramble of the year at Talbot Trail Golf Course.

A modified Best Ball format was used, where all players in a group had to have their drive used at least once. The low score for the day came from two teams who each earned a superb 33 result. To speed things up, a flip of a coin decided which team placed first or second. The putt off may be used next time to decide the winner.

In first place was Tee 5 Group 1: Bill Ward, Gerry Becigneul, Dave la Bonte, Mike la Bonte and Ray La Pierre. Second place went to Tee 3 Group 3 which included the following players: Jim Pearson, Ross MacKintosh, Ed Woelk, Bill Hutchinson and Don Riley. Congratulations to super senior Bill whose fine putting was a big help to his team’s excellent score.

Closing with two birdies to merit a solid 34 was Tee 6 Group 2. The players were Vic Reynaert, Bob Patchett, Mike Getty, Pete Daudlin and Bob McLean. Two teams, Tee 1 Group 2 and Tee 8 Group 2 tied with very praiseworthy 35s.

Members of the fourth place finishers were Bill Stein, Paul Rodey, Dave Clark, Orville Houser and Neil Adamson; Gary Hillier, Doug Langlois, Larry Haggitt, Paul R. Brown and Norm Kaufman.

The Most Honest Team award went to Martin Girash, Don Girardin, Erle Nash, John Dick and Ron Steingart.

Joe Vertel hit a terrific shot on #7 to win his team members $10 each. Others on his team were Dave Pilmer, Jim Ascott, Murray Cascadden and Al Stockwell.

Gerry Becigneul’s outstanding shot came within several decimetres of a hole in one on #9. His team members Bill Ward, Dave La Bonte, Mike La Bonte and Ray la Pierre also collected $10 each.

The #2 Long Putt victory went to Doug Langlois and his partners who each collected $5 and a Titleist golf ball.

Draw winners were the following: Joe Vertel $30, sweet swinging super senior Linus Bachmeier $25, Jim Pearson $20, Ken Elliott $15, Bill Leveille golf balls, and Bill Westrop a golf picture frame. It was suggested that Bill take a golf picture of himself in action to place in the frame.

Thanks Bill for reminding me of my error in last week’s paper. I wonder which group will be last in Blenheim!

The members sang “Happy Birthday” to amazing golfing youngster Linus Bachmeier, who will turn 92 years young on June 19.

Thanks are extended to Tom Dunn for his excellent work in preparing our hamburgers and hot dogs. Kayla Lindsay and Ryan Vandervecht are thanked for all their hard work serving the thirsty and hungry seniors. Manager Greg Coulter, as always, did a tremendous job! Derek Brown, Rob Gillespie and the other outside workers have the golf course in terrific playing condition. The league wishes Murray Knox the very best as he continues to make steady progress from his recent hip replacement surgery.

An observation made for a slow player: “Oh, he’s waiting for the grass to grow up under his ball so he’ll get a better lie.” – Gallery Comment

Lavoies dominant in Michigan swim meet

Cody Lavoie, 16, of Wheatley, recently competed in Michigan at the Dearborn Invitational. Representing the Windsor Essex Swim Team, Cody was entered in six individual events as well as two relays. By the conclusion of the meet, Lavoie had won gold in both relays and swam to the top placing in the 50, 200, 400, 1500 free, along with the 100 and 200 butterfly. That made a perfect 8 for 8 gold medal swims. Cody also swam to an all-time team record in 400 free. All of the winning swims were also the fastest in the entire meet, regardless of age.

Wheatley’s Maddy Lavoie, age 12, also competed in this meet. She competed in the women’s 15/ over division looking for stiffer competition, placing top 10 in the 1500 free, 100 and 200 breaststroke and 200 I.M. In her last event of the weekend, Maddy won the gold in the 100 backstroke with a junior national qualifying time. Both swimmers are now in training for the Ontario Provincial Championships as well as the Canadian National Swim Championships, where they have both

qualified to compete. Maddy and Cody are both past provincial champions, with

Cody also being a past junior national champion and world youth champion.

Local drivers race perfect three-for-three

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his heat and crack-the-whip preliminary races for eight checkered flags on the season.

“I hit the wall in the crack-the-whip, but my crew chief P.J. (Wolters) got it back together and we’re back in Victory Lane,” Quick said.

DeSerrano, the runaway points leader, finished 12, two spots ahead of his father Norm DeSerrano of Kingsville.

Merlin’s Eren Vanderiviere was the third driver to go three-for-three on the night as he won his second straight and third feature of the season in the Windride Transportation Sport Stocks.

Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse finished third and Kingsville’s Rob Young fourth.

Wheatley’s Steve Clements finished ninth, followed in order by Windsor’s West Bertozzi, LaSalle’s Bob Visnjic, Harrow’s Patrick Lajeunesse, Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis and Belle River’s David Bacon.

Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford held off Charing Cross’ Chris Ross at the finish line to win his second UMP Late Model feature.

Burford’s Jamie Collard pulled off a dramatic win in the Patriot Sprint Tour’s Canadian mid-season championship, stealing the win away from Chris Jones, of Demorestville, who had led the first 24¾ laps.

Collard caught Jones coming out of turn four on the final lap and won the sprint to the finish line.

Tilbury’s Kyle Patrick, who won an earlier heat race, finished fifth.

South Buxton hosts the TUSA Mod-Lites this Saturday plus racing in all regular classes beginning at 7 p.m.

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”

- Leo Tolstoy

OBITUARY

Peter Tiessen

Peter Tiessen passed away peacefully at Leamington District Memorial Hospital on June 18, 2013 with his family.

Survived by his beloved wife Rosemarie (Quapp) of 48 years. Also leaving behind his loving sons Ronald and Jerry and wife Holly.

Peter was a caring Opa to Olivia and Abigail. Peter was one of 7 siblings. Survived by his sister Annie (the late Ernie) and brothers Herman (Rose), Rudy (Louise) and Eric (Sue). Predeceased by brother George and sisters Margaret and Tiena. Brother-in-law of Harry Driedger, Elfriede (Henry) Bergman and the late John Quapp (Louise). Peter was a son of the late Nick and Mary Tiessen. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Peter was passionate about gardening, fishing and the outdoors.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington, 519-3262631.

A Funeral Service celebrating Peter’s life was held at the North Leamington United Mennonite Church on Friday, June 21, 2013. Alicia Good officiated. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Charitable donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society or to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Online donations and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Bantam Lakers battle Essex

The Bantam Minor team, sponsored by Howe’s Custom Coating, hosted the Essex Yellow Jackets Minor and Major teams this past week.

First up on Friday, June 14 was the minor team. Kameron Wall pitched well through five innings. With a score of 3-2 for Leamington after four and half innings, it was in the bottom of the fifth when the Lakers took charge and scored seven runs making it a 10-2 ballgame. Brandon Teichroeb scored three of the runs with a nice double. Jared Hillier pitched for the remainder of the game, with Essex only scoring one. The Lakers won 10-3.

On June 18 the Bantam Lakers were up against the Essex major team. Ryan Wall pitched through four innings. The Majors took the lead, scoring 3 runs. The Lakers got on the board in the bottom of the fourth, making it a 3-1 game for the opposition.

Mitchell Nicholson stepped on the mound for the remainder of the game. Leamington was unable to score on the strong defense. The Majors tacked on 3 more. Final score was 6-1 for the Essex Majors.

Now on their turf, Leamington played the Minors again on June 22. Brett Enns pitched through three innings. Essex was looking for their first win with the Lakers and after three they were up 8-1. Anthony Fehr came in to pitch in the fourth and although the Lakers held Essex from scoring, Leamington could only tack on two more runs. Final score was 8-3 for Essex.

CILISKA EXCAVATING

U13 soccer: Walmart vs Naples Pizza

In their second game of the week, Walmart defeated Naples Pizza.

Curtis Wickham played an outstanding game for Naples Pizza. He ran tirelessly about the field, making some great defensive plays and setting up the offence. Bree-Anne Moody was very happy to play midfield, making some great plays and stopping the Wal-Mart players on several occasions. Mia Corlett played midfield for the first time this season, and although she did a good job in this position she did not enjoy playing there, as much as she likes playing defence. Mia continues to move around, trying to anticipate the offensive plays and putting all her effort in the game. Ariel Simpson played another tenacious game on offence, passing the ball with his teammates and looking for scoring opportunities.

Naples Pizza players again made their best effort and continue learning more and more about the game. Patricia Mouawad and Clara Mouawad were unstoppable across the midfield, pressing Naples’ forward line back and putting up plays against their defense. At centre forward, Alexandra Saba displayed dribbling technique while moving the ball up field which put smiles on the crowd and frustrated her opponents.

The game ended in a 6-1 win for Walmart, but it was much harder fought than the scoreboard indicated. Goalkeeping was hot on both sides of the field with each side going up against penalty kicks late in the second half. Great job by Naples and Walmart in keeping the pace throughout the game.

U9 minor soccer games

Tim Hortons Green vs Peanut Nursery: Matthew Weldon of Tim Hortons Green played an amazing game and scored his first goal of the season! Rebecca Mikhail (THG) played excellent defence and really challenged her opponents. Cole Knopp scored the lone goal for Peanut Nursery.

Tim Hortons Red vs Tim Hortons Black: Nathan Cardoso played a great game for TH Red. Ben Morin and Austin Simpson scored goals for Black. The game ended in a 2-1 victory for TH Black.

Grossi Physiotherapy vs CL Solutions: CL Solution’s Noah George played great defense. Kaiden Dos Santos (CLS) scored a goal. Another victory for CL Solutions. Arianna Couteiro and Ava Cervini of Grossi played a strong game and passed the ball well.

Tim Hortons Gray (1) vs Security One (6): Jonathan Semaan played an amazing game and scored a goal for TH Gray, and Kaeden Sarkis (THG) played hard and scored a goal. SO’s Aubrey Unger played an excellent game. Gavin Garcia (SO) played great offensively and scored a goal for the team.

Security One (1) vs Tim Hortons Green (7): Charlize Froese of Security One showed excellent footwork as she drove the ball to the net several times. Matthew Preston (SO) made some amazing saves while he played in net. Evan Morais scored a goal and made a couple of assists for Tim Hortons Green. Austin Teskey (THG) made a lot of awesome saves and had some big kicks as he played net.

Tim Hortons Pink (3) vs Peanut Nursery (2): Landen Wiebe played an amazing game overall for Tim Hortons Pink. Goals for TH Pink were scored by Ashton Neufeld, Charbel Saba and Nathan Cardoso.

Tim Hortons Black (3) vs CL Solutions (2): Goals for Tim Hortons Black were scored by Tiago Verissimo and Gerrin Church. TH Black girls were on fire all week defensively. A great effort by all. Good year Team Black!

Erie Shores senior men’s golf

By Gordon Wonnick

The Erie Shores Senior Men’s League was in action on Monday, June 17 with another terrific turnout. The guys had a great time. They again noticed a number of repeat winners. It is difficult to determine if the league has sandbaggers or if it is just that they are playing really well at this time.

In the 50/50 draw, Herm Dick won first prize and Terry Bee won second.

In the closest to the pin contest, Bob Park was closest on hole 3 and Greg Dunmore was closest on hole 16.

In the longest putt competition, Alden Warner had the longest putt on hole 10 and Garth Dennerley had the longest on hole 15.

In the team competition they finished as follows: 1st - Fred Klassen, Mel Pace, Jim Hodgkins and Chuck Weyrauch; 2nd - Dan Adams, Earl Dunmore, Charlie Brablec and Willy Krahn; 3rd - Ken Luxford, Les Young, Ron Tremblay and Pat Amicone; 4th - John Rutgers, Larry Roberts, Will Patkau and Roy Rupert.

I would just draw attention to the fact that in all five of my newspaper articles it mentions that Larry Roberts has been on a winning team in each week, so if you want to win a few bucks make sure you have Larry on your side.

Pickin’ On Neil Young comes to two Creeks

Sun Parlour Folk Music Society and The Bank Theatre present a live tribute concert to Canada’s legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young. The concert takes place at Wheatley Two Creeks Conservation Area on Saturday, July 6, from 2-6 p.m.

Featured area musicians The Laws (John and Michele Law), Bill and Sugar, Easton Weston, Andrew Taves, Dale Butler, Steve Morin, Kris Marentette, Jim Heyens, Chris Osborne, Livi Butts and Crossroads, will perform their favorite Neil Young tunes for your listening pleasure. As an added special feature, Michigan’s Ben Hassenger will host a ukulele workshop, a unique opportunity for ukulele and music lovers alike. This afternoon is sponsored by Rebel Cowboy Music.

The live tribute concert is rain or shine, and will move indoors to the pavilion in inclement weather. Admission is just $10 payable upon entry, with food and beverages available for purchase. Attendees should bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating comfort.

Proceeds will benefit the fundraising efforts of Sun Parlour Folk Music Society, which is raising money for the 1st Annual Kingsville Folk Music Festival to be held August 8-10, 2014 at Lakeside Park, in Kingsville, and Phase II of The Bank Theatre’s renovation plan to ‘Raise the Roof’ to accommodate 100 additional seats in this state-of-the- art venue in Leamington.

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The H. J. Heinz Company is a worldwide leader in the processed food industry and is currently seeking qualified individuals for:

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Required for Busy Season (July – mid October) $11.00/hour and shift premium if applicable. Time and a half after 44 hours per week. Please apply by filling out an application Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm in the Human Resources lobby:

H. J. Heinz Company of Canada Ltd. 148 Erie Street South Leamington, Ontario

1 Position Available

Full time (30-40hrs) seasonal

Greenhouse Scout: Scouting for insects and diseases in commercial vegetable or flower greenhouses in Essex County. Should have scouting experience OR have some knowledge of pest and/or beneficial insects. Ability to identify some major insect pests and damage symptoms present in greenhouse crops.

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• physical demands of walking all day (8-9 hours)

• hot, humid conditions;

• use of scissor carts and climbing over some obstacles.

• Clear, concise handwriting; English communication skills (spoken and written); good rapport with customers

• good knowledge of general math for data collection;

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• Ability to work with minimum supervision and in time allotted.

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