July 11, 2018

Ideal weather for fishing derby

By Bryan Jessop

A decade and a half later, a popular outdoor event is still proving to be the ‘reel’ deal in Wheatley.

The 15th annual Southwest Outdoors Club Kids’ Fishing Derby took place at the Wheatley Harbour Saturday, July 7, attracting more than 150 area youths and their elder family members for an ideal morning of seeking that one big catch. The local event was the first of its kind for youths in Ontario when initially launched in 2003 and continues to be one of the most successful in the region.

“A lot of people have been to a lot of kids’ fishing derbies and tell us this is the best one they’ve ever done,” noted Southwest Outdoors Club member Don Wigle, who volunteered his fish measuring services for this year’s four-hour event.

Usually, representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resource’s Outreach Program offer volunteers to assist with measuring and recording of each catch, but the group was unable to attend this year’s derby. Instead, SWOC members took on those roles this year.

Greeted by virtually perfect weather conditions, this year’s gathering of aspiring fishermen and women were reeling in more total catches than the event had been treated to in any of its previous 14 editions. Although the goby count was lower than usual, sheephead, catfish and carp were in high supply as well as one walleye measuring about 19 inches in length. The derby once again offered keeper plaques for the winner from each of four different age categories. This year’s winners were as follows:

• zero to three-year-olds — Noah Lamb (23.625” sheephead);

• four- to seven-year-olds — Tea Poison (20.25” sheephead);

• eight- to 12-year-olds — Jaxon Lamb (24.125” carp);

• 13- to 17-year-olds — Brendan Clements (17.75” sheephead).

All category winners had their names engraved on their plaques.

The biggest catch winners were not the only prize winners again this year. Each participant was permitted to select one free toy or item as collected from Leamington Canadian Tire or Wal-Mart by SWOC members before eight draws were made for free bicycles. There were two bike winners for each age category — one boy and one girl — with donations coming from the Seaton family of Windsor and the Leamington and District Agricultural Society. The bikes were purchased at a discounted rate from Tilbury Canadian Tire, which also offered free bicycle helmets.

All entries were also treated to a free hot dog lunch with water or juice and chips. Free coffee and donuts were made available courtesy of Tilbury Tim Hortons. Naples Pizza of Wheatley also supported the event, this year also attended by firefighters with the Wheatley station of the Chatham-Kent Fire Department in case of any emergencies.

“We raise money all year so we can offer this kind of thing for free,” explained SWOC president Dan Reive. “We just like to get the kids outside and see them doing something outdoors related.”

About 20 SWOC members volunteered to help this year’s Kids’ Fishing Derby, which offered free bait and loaner rods to any entries who did not bring their own.

Southwest Outdoors Club meetings take place on the second Tuesday of each month at the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion starting at 7 p.m. The 15th annual Big Boyz Fishing Tournament begins Friday, July 27. Entry forms can be obtained by visiting the website www. swoc.ca

(More photos on page B-6)

Brothers Jaxon Lamb (left) and Noah Lamb won their respective age categories for largest fish at the 15th annual Southwest Outdoors Club Kids’ Fishing Derby Saturday, July 7 at the Wheatley Harbour. Jaxon caught a 24.125” carp to win the eight- to 12-year-old division while Noah’s 23.625” sheephead won the zero- to three-year-old category. About 150 youths attended the gathering, which offered a free gift and hot dog lunch for each participant, trophies for the largest fish in four age categories and a draw for eight new bicycles.

Fourteen-year-old Brendan Clements shows off his 17.75” sheephead caught during the 15th annual Kids’ Fishing Derby.

$50,000

The Erie Shores Health Foundation would like to thank our sponsors and golfers who participated in the 2018 annual Golf Tournament, presented by ThermoEnergy & Ideal Power. This event raised $50,000 that will be invested back into our community through Erie Shores HealthCare.

Local youths supporting Ronald McDonald House

By Bryan Jessop

Close friends Jocelyn Arthurs and Hanley Williams are paying it forward from one ‘House’ to another.

The two recent Grade 6 graduates, with the help of their families, are organizing a baked goods and yard sale in support of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwestern Ontario. The charitable event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 14 at 691 Talbot St. East between Leamington and Wheatley, with all proceeds to benefit the local branch of RMHC.

In 2016, the two friends stepped forward and came up with the idea to host a yard sale and bake sale in support of the Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington. Upon completion of the event — held at the Williams residence — the girls and their families had raised $1,600. The fundraiser was also organized by Mandy Stein-Therieault, who operates a daycare facility where the girls first met at the age of one year.

Stein-Therieault is also playing a major role in preparation for this year’s Ronald McDonald House yard and bake sale, for which the girls hope to surpass 2016’s total.

“It would be great if we could get $2,000,” said Hanley. “They (RMHC) could probably do a lot with that.”

“It would be great if we could get $2,000. They (RMHC) could probably do a lot with that.”

— Hanley Williams

Currently, the Arthurs and Williams families are accepting donations for the yard sale’s inventory. The organizers are hoping to receive household items such as appliances, electronics, tools, toys and other goods. The group is not looking for clothing, as such items have proven difficult to sell in the past. Anyone interested in donating items for the sale can bring them to the host site during its early hours of operation or contact Jenn Arthurs — Jocelyn’s mother — by email at jenngir@hotmail.com. If required, members of the two families will be able to pick up contributions.

The Williams and Arthurs will provide their own baked goods and have thus far started receiving a few items for the yard sale. Jocelyn and Hanley will be donning their own Ronald McDonald House shirts, customized Converse shoes and RMH McHappy Day socks for the event. They plan to oversee the sale of baked goods on their own while family and friends assist with the yard sale.

For both girls, the decision to support Ronald McDonald House Charities as recipients of their second yard/bake sale was an easy one. Shortly after being born in Windsor hospital, Hanley was airlifted to McMaster’s Children’s Hospital in Hamilton for emergency abdominal surgery. During her one-week stay there, her parents and older sister stayed at Hamilton’s Ronald McDonald House.

“We couldn’t really process how amazing it was for that week until we got home,” explained Hanley’s mother Kim Williams. “We didn’t have to worry about things like soap or toilet paper and meals were offered by volunteers. It’s incredible that it was only $10 per night.”

Jocelyn’s family utilized the RMH in London after she was rushed to London Health Science Centre’s Victoria location upon suffering a seizure in February and then again in June of this year.

“It didn’t even cross our minds where we’d stay,” said Jocelyn’s mother Jenn Arthurs. “A social worker came to us and set everything up.”

Last month, Jocelyn was rushed to London via a helicopter while her family had no time to arrange their own accommodations.

“I only had my purse with me — we didn’t bring anything and it was after hours,” Jenn explained. “We were lucky to be able to use Ronald McDonald House — it was so homey. We could do laundry, take showers, have coffee, enjoy warm meals and make phone calls. It really was amazing — everyone there is so friendly and comforting.”

Both mothers described both RMH services and Stein-Therieault as crucial supporters, with emergency accommodations and being there for their daughters both in person and through the yard sale, respectively.

“She’s been there for them their whole lives,” Kim said of their daycare provider.

“She’s also helped out tremendously with these yard sales,” Jenn added.

The yard sale and bake sale will offer items and goods based on donations. Hanley and Jocelyn are already contemplating at third charitable event of the same kind for other worthwhile causes.

“We’d like to do something like this again in another two years,” Jocelyn said. “It would be nice to do it for the Humane Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.”

Jocelyn Arthurs (left) and Hanley Williams present a plate of baked goods including cookies that spell “HOSPICE” during a 2016 charitable yard and bake sale at the Williams home. The families sold donated yard sale items and bake sale goods to raise about $1,600 for Erie Shores Hospice. This year, on Saturday, July 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., they’ll host another yard and bake sale at 691 Talbot St. East with proceeds to benefit the Southwestern Ontario Ronald McDonald House Charities. (Submitted photo)

Mayor offers local gift to PM

By Bryan Jessop

For Leamington, a very memorable Canada Day is now quite literally in the books.

Leamington mayor John Paterson and CAO Peter Neufeld were among the few who had the opportunity to meet and briefly speak with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau within the walls of Highbury Canco before he stepped outside to greet a massive crowd of admirers for Canada Day celebrations Sunday, July 1. Upon welcoming the PM, Paterson and Neufeld presented him with a framed print and dedication from Point Pelee National Park’s Adopt A Tree Fund program. Earlier, five trees were earmarked for planting at the local Parks Canada facility, one in honour of each of the five members of the Trudeau family — Justin, his wife Sophie and their three children Xavier, Ella Grace and Hadrien. In addition to the framed memento, Trudeau was also given five certificates — also one apiece in honour of the trees dedicated in the names of his immediate family.

Also during the 10 minutes, Paterson, Neufeld and their wives Betty and Karen chatted with Trudeau, the mayor had the Prime Minister sign Leamington’s official Visitors’ Registry. The document was signed about 48 years earlier — on June 20, 1970 — by the Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau, Justin’s father. Coincidentally, one of the local dignitaries the elder Trudeau met during his visit to Leamington was Paterson’s father Don, who was the Liberal MPP of Essex County at the time.

The mayor and Trudeau discussed Pierre Elliot’s early ‘70s visit — referred to in Leamington as “Trudeau Day” — from when, as a 16-year-old, Paterson recalled seeing the helicopter that Justin’s father arrived in and departed from town at the Leamington Fairgrounds.

“I think he left with a very positive impression of our community.” — Mayor John Paterson

“It was a lot of fun,” Paterson said of meeting the Prime Minister as part of Leamington’s Canada Day festivities. “I can’t even begin to describe what a unique opportunity it was. It was really interesting that he chose Leamington. It was a real feather in my cap as mayor.”

Paterson explained that the Prime Minister’s Office selected Leamington as one of Trudeau’s three Canada Day stops based on the community’s efforts to preserve the nation’s food industry following the closure of H.J. Heinz and the re-opening of the facility as Highbury Canco a short time later. The mayor also noted that the visit was means for Trudeau to gage the region’s reaction to tariffs and counter tariffs between Canada and the United States, a situation Paterson explained could have both positive and negative implications for Southern Ontario.

Paterson and Neufeld were among the few from the municipal office to receive initial word of Trudeau’s upcoming visit, although the mayor wasn’t informed until the morning of Canada Day that he’d be granted the opportunity to meet the nation’s leader. Arrangements for the public reception to Trudeau on Erie Street South were made by the

few members of municipal administration who knew of the impending visit, with safety and security approached as top priorities. Paterson, Neufeld and their wives were ushered into Highbury Canco’s back entrance, where they noticed Trudeau’s motorcade awaiting his arrival near shipping and receiving.

With a busy Canada Day schedule for the PM that included stops in Regina and Dawson City, Paterson explained that he was pleasantly surprised to see Trudeau spend about an hour-and-a-half with the estimated crowd of 2,000 people on Erie Street.

“They gave him a very warm reception,” the mayor explained. “The presence of protesters was minimal at most — people were very happy to see him. I think he left with a very positive impression of our community. My wife described him as being very down to earth and as a very caring man.”

The Visitors’ Registry that Trudeau signed was created in 1952. On Sept. 8 of that year, Royal Leamington Spa, England mayor Oswald Davidson became the first to sign it while presenting a Chain of Office. The registry has also been signed by guests including Maurice “The Rocket” Richard, latter Royal Leamington Spa mayor Bill Davis, entertainer Rich Little in 1974 and Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Don Mazankowski in the mid 1980s. Justin Trudeau was the third PM to sign the document, after John

The registry was left unsigned from

then after being signed by Ontario

Hillary Mary Weston in 2000, remained unaccounted for in storage until Paterson discovered it upon cleaning the office shortly after being elected to his first term as mayor in 2010. Since then, it has been signed by political dignitaries including Dwight Duncan and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. Other guests signing the registry have

visitors from the Netherlands, South Korea and India.

Left - Leamington Mayor John Paterson (left) and CAO Peter Neufeld (right) present Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with a framed Point Pelee National Park “Adopt A Tree Fund” dedication during his visit to Highbury Canco Sunday, July 1.

Below - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signs the Municipality of Leamington’s Visitors’ Registry for Mayor John Paterson.

Diefenbaker on March 5 of 1959 and then his father Pierre Elliot Trudeau in 1970.

1987 to 1992 and

Lieutenant Governor

included

RIB’S

Mark Ribble

Long lost brands of our youth… or

I don’t often have idle time to sit and think, except in a certain area of my home which shall go unmentioned.

But I got thinking last week about some of the brands that used to be common when I was younger. Some have stood the test of time, like McDonald’s, Shell and other iconic companies.

Others have faded into the sunset, either abruptly or gradually without so much as a whimper.

Of course Woolworth’s comes to mind when I think about stores, and that memory also brings me to the Metropolitan and its old creaky floors. Let’s not forget other retail chains like Gordons, IGA and of course, Zellers.

Beaver Lumber became a Home Building Centre here a few years ago. That Beaver logo was one of the best.

When it comes to brand names, some have outlived their expectations.

I remember wanting PF Flyers and Keds when it was time for shoe shopping but Watson’s and Neilson’s in Leamington didn’t carry them at that time.

Curious, I googled both of those brands last week and found out they still sell them in the U.S. I don’t recall seeing them in many years over here but I’m not a big shoe shopper anyway.

When I started playing hockey in 1967, I think there may have been two or three companies that made equipment and sticks. I remember CCM, Cooper and Sherwood. The hockey stick business exploded soon thereafter with such brands as Koho, Hespeler, Victoriaville, Christian, Louisville, Titan and good old Northland. I’m sure I’ve missed a few.

On the candy front, we may be missing the most brands of all. Mojos, Black Cat bubblegum, Beech-Nut Peppermint or Fruit

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Kim Cooper

Stripe gum. Even Lifesavers only really appear at Christmas time now. Chiclets also seem to have disappeared recently. Let’s not forget the Pixy Stix and those little wax tubes filled with flavoured liquid. There always seemed to be something filled with something.

I’ve mentioned before in this column that I was a fan of Chocolate Soldier, a chocolate flavoured ‘pop’ that was available in bottles in the late sixties.

Although Fanta and Crush are still around today, they’re not as common as they were in pop’s heyday. Those two brands were serious contenders with Coca Cola and Pepsi back in the day, but you only see a smattering of them today.

Tahiti Treat was another of my favourites. I think it was made by the Canada Dry people back then.

Of course, Vernors continues to be in demand in this area, but if you asked someone who lives in the southern U.S. or out west about Vernors, they’re unlikely to recognize it. I think Faygo is very much a regional soft drink too.

Twin Pines was another local company that was quite regional, originating in the Detroit suburbs. We didn’t see much of their product over here, but I believe there was a Twin Pines store in Windsor until recent years.

When I think of electronics, companies such as Zenith, Magnavox and Sylvania were big names when TV was in its infancy.

Edwards TV in Leamington carried those big name brands, as well as RCA, which has survived all of the technological advances, but isn’t considered to be a real big player in televisions today.

I remember as a teenager having a portable Hitachi TV that had the tiniest little black and white screen. I always got the Hitachi and Hibachi brand names mixed up. We had both. It’s a wonder I didn’t set the portable TV on fire at some point.

Remember those little iron Hibachis? Just pop a little charcoal

into it and you could do up a couple of burgers in a hurry. My Portuguese neighbours across the street, the Borges family, had one that they grilled sardine-like fish on in their back yard. When I worked at Sunshine Market Gardens, which soon became an IGA store where the SECC now sits, we carried a lot of brands that came and went.

In the frozen dinner department, we often had Savarin frozen dinners on sale. I remember them being awful compared to the Cadillac of frozen dinners, Swanson, but they were cheap. Sometimes we had them on for 79 cents and people pushed each other down to get to them.

I was there when Chapman’s Ice Cream first exploded onto the market about 1979. We had it on sale for 99 cents quite often, and they only had four flavours I believe. I think we can safely say that Chapman’s weathered the years pretty well. They’ve still got all sorts of product in the local stores.

Kool-Aid at that time was available only in the pouches. The little paper pouches were regular Kool-Aid that you had to add sugar to, while the ones with sugar already in them were in larger foil packages. It’s predecessor was called Freshie. We still carried Freshie in that IGA but it got very little shelf room compared to Kool-Aid, which now only seems to be available in the larger containers.

Tang was another instant drink that you don’t see much of anymore. The American space program pushed Tang to the top of the instant drink game back in the seventies, but you’d be hard pressed to find it in stores now. Same with Hawaiian Punch.

Those are just a few of the brands we may have forgotten about from yesteryear.

I’m sure there are hundreds more.

What do you miss?

Canada’s food quality and safety standards

We all enjoy eating food. There is nothing better than a summer barbecue with family and friends. But how safe do you think your food is? How safe do you want your food to be?

As we are into another growing season, we will have many opportunities to purchase locally grown food products. Most of us realize the importance of buying quality food for ourselves and our family, as well as the economic value of supporting our local producers and businesses.

Knowing where our food comes from and how our food is grown are very important purchasing factors. We want to be assured the foods we buy are safe to eat.

This area has some of the best producers in the world in terms of knowledge, efficiency, caring for their land, and also care for the foods they grow and the animals they raise.

In my travels around the world, I have become familiar with many countries regulations and inspections in regards to food. But these standards are not the same in all countries. Canada has one of the most stringent food quality and safety standards. However,

there are other areas we all need to be more aware of regarding food safety.

Crop protection products are used by our farmers to control weeds, insects, and diseases. Some consumers would rather not have any commercial crop protection products on the foods they buy, so many are purchasing organic products. We have a number of organic producers in our area to meet this consumer demand.

Most of our producers do use these approved crop protection products. The actual product and the amount used are regulated by Canadian government agencies. However, the Canadian government does not have jurisdiction on the types and amounts of crop protection products used in other countries, including the U.S., Mexico, Chile, China, India, and many other areas of the world we import food from.

What does this mean to you as a consumer? Well, the grapes you buy that are grown in Chile, or the strawberries from California, or the jar of pickles from India, may be sprayed with crop protection products that are banned for use by our Canadian government. Farmers in other countries are able to use crop protection products that our own farmers are not allowed to use. This is important for you to know, as you have no idea what products or how much has

been applied on the foods coming into Canada.

Here in Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) monitors and tests the foods our farmers produce, the food products made in Canada, and the foods imported into Canada. The testing on imported food products is determined by a number of factors, including the amount of that food we eat as Canadians, trends on eating habits, and other areas. One of their goals is to ensure Canadians have safe and healthy foods.

But we also need to realize the CFIA has only so many food inspectors. The majority of food that is imported into Canada is not tested. It just can’t be, as there is too much imported food for the CFIA to test. Saying that, they do test many foods and they do monitor parts of the world where they know there could be issues related to food safety.

As a consumer, you need to know this information. You need to be more aware of the foods you eat, including fresh, canned, and frozen, and where these foods come from by reading and understanding the food labels.

All of this is another reason to find locally grown food products, because you will be buying the freshest and some of the safest foods available.

Just some food for thought.

Battle of Sturgeon Creek commemorative plaque to be installed at Mersea Park

By C. Scott Holland

It has taken 204 years but the final Canadian ‘battle’ from the War of 1812 will be properly commemorated. That incident escaped notice by many historians for far too long and in 2014 the Leamington and Mersea Historical Society (LMHS), along with the 28th Kentucky Regiment, local dignitaries and members of area First Nations gathered as near the spot as they could to honour the nine fallen U.S. soldiers.

The tale itself has spawned theories in the intervening years, but what is now known as the Battle of Sturgeon Creek will have its formal plaque unveiled thanks to persistence by the local historical society.

On July 14, 1814, Second Lt. Carlisle Harrison of the 28th U.S. Infantry – a marine unit from Kentucky, based at Detroit – led a small group consisting of approximately a dozen men. From where they set out on their journey is unknown, but it is known that the unit traveled by boat and came to the mouth of Sturgeon Creek near Point Pelee, Upper Canada.

Very little is known about what transpired then.

Harrison’s mission is circumspect, but it is suspected that either he was scouting, possibly looking for food, or seeking a shortcut to avoid the treacherous waters around Point Pelee’s tip.

Upon arriving at the creek’s entrance they encountered a group of Ottawa

CiB judges are coming to Leamington

The Municipality of Leamington is participating in the 2018 Edition of Communities in Bloom (CiB) in the population 10,001-30,000 category, along with Orangeville, Ontario, and Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland.

The CiB judges, Susan Ellis from Pembroke and Tina Liu from Ottawa, will be evaluating the Municipality of Leamington on July 16-17-18.

The Municipality would like to remind all businesses and residents to tidy up their property before the judges arrive.

Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility, beautification and to improving quality of life through community participation and a national challenge.

The National and International results will be announced in Strathcona County, Alberta, from September 26 to 29, 2018 during the Symposium and Awards Ceremonies with the theme of “Seeds for the Future”.

To support the educational aspect of its activities, the organization established the Communities in Bloom Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to funding, developing, and disseminating education and awareness on the value, improvement, importance and sustainable development of green spaces and natural environment in Canada.

In 1914 a memorial service was held at the suspected grave site of the soldiers which was about one kilometre north of Sturgeon Creek’s mouth and is presently on private property.

the plaque on the back of an existing monument at Mersea Park. However, a pole sat just a foot away from the back side and the costs for moving the pole were prohibitive.

natives led by Chief John Naudee of the Wapole Nation. They fought to defend the land in support of the British and the brief hostilities ended with nine of the invading Americans, being killed, including Lt. Harrison and an unknown number of Aboriginal people.

Four survivors made their way to Fort Malden and subsequently a small group of men were sent to the location to bury the dead. A few days later, Lt. Harrison was placed in a single grave while the other eight soldiers were put in a common one.

James Robinson, a member of the burial party, recalled the incident in 1853 nearly 40 years later to a Mrs. E.M. Sheldon Stewart and it is because of her that we know of this encounter.

For the LMHS, the twists and turns of getting the commemorative plaque erected began four years ago. A plaque had been created but it was how or where to mount it that had to be decided. Investigations found that the property where the soldiers are buried is privately owned. This led to talks with the Town of Leamington about putting

The July 2014 ceremony went well and the Society mulled over different plans and ideas. After a year had passed, it was noted that the plaque contained some awkward wording and then developing a proper location closer to the actual spot became a primary concern. Getting a replacement plaque took until 2017, and yet the mounting of it re-

mained in limbo until last fall when a plaque holder for it was created by Tim Hill. Coordinating the location for the plaque with the town and plans for getting representatives of the 28th Kentucky National Guard were recently completed. Now all is ready to put the marker in place, unveil it and celebrate its anniversary on Monday, July 16 at 1 p.m.

The ceremony of erecting the plaque will occur in Mersea Park, on the corner of Road C and Point Pelee Drive, Leamington. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

In 2014, LMHS president Paul Bunnett-Jones holds the original plaque commemorating the local “battle” in 1812 which

Leamington Rotary Club Dog Park

Above - Black Labs Brutus and Simon, Chocolate Lab Tank and American Eskimo-Husky-Wheaton Terrier Aella share a moment in the shade of a tree with their owners at the newly-renovated Leamington Rotary Dog Park Monday, July 9. The park re-opened to the public over the July 7-8 weekend after new fencing and ‘obstacle course’ equipment was installed along with benches, dog waste pick up bag receptacles and garbage/dog waste cans. In late April of this year, the Leamington Rotary Club and municipal council reached an agreement whereby the former will invest $32,000 in funds and another $22,500 in labour for site maintenance and cleaning over the next 10 years. The three-acre off-leash park is located at the end of a motor vehicle pathway at 435 Bevel Line near Bayview Cemetery. As development is ongoing, the park will be closed at times when construction is taking place.

Below - Simon the Black Lab investigates a new tunnel while Brutus — also a Black Lab — sniffs out the premises of the recently-renovated Leamington Rotary Dog Park

Play fun darts on Fridays

Some probably noticed the lack of Legion News is last week’s paper. Well, for once – it wasn’t my fault! I know from years of working at the newspaper with deadlines too quickly approaching that “stuff” happens. So, double the fun this week! Fifteen players shot Fun Darts on June 22 at Wheatley Legion. Sherry DeCaluwe and Jim McClellan led with 6 wins followed by Bonnie Evoy and Mike Simpson with 5 wins. Rosemary Duquette, Marcelle Chittle and Richard Howe won 4 games and they were followed by Mary Robinson, Larry Evoy and Garry Hope with 3 wins. Velma Hope, Patricia Suy and Gord Crook won 2 games. Gerry Soulliere and April Simpson gave the skunk a boot with one win.

Ladies doubling out were Sherry, Bonnie, Rosemary, Mary, Patricia and April.

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Jan Watson

A small crowd, only 10 players, shot Fun Darts on June 29. Arnold Seili and Larry Evoy were hot, leading with 6 wins. Bonnie Evoy, Carole Belleperche and Jim McClellan won 4 games followed by Rosemary Duquette and Gord Crook with 3 wins. Debbie Seili, Sherry Decaluwe and Terry Jackson kicked the skunk with one win. Ladies who doubled out were Bonnie, Rosemary and Sherry. Everyone is welcome to join the dart players on Friday evenings starting at 7:30 p.m. Never played? No problem – it’s for fun. If you don’t have darts you’ll be able to borrow some to see if you want to buy your own.

Kay Shaw won 3 times at the Meat Draws that were run by Lori Gouin on June 23. Yours truly also had a good day with 2 wins. The other winners were Connie Ives, Rob Dietrich, Yvonne Prudence, Mary Robinson, Doug Miller and Kim McNeely. Jane Pursel won the 50/50 draw.

April/Mike Simpson and Kay Shaw were three-time winners at the Meat Draws that were run by yours truly on June 30. Other winners were Shannon Moore, Jane Pursel, Cecil Tofflemire, Bill Howe and Mabel McKee. Dave Moore won the 50/50 draw.

Join us on Saturdays for the Meat Draws with ticket sales starting at 3 p.m. and draws running until 5 p.m.

Celebrate the July birthdays this Saturday July 14 at the monthly Birthday Bash. Jen Knight will provide entertainment from 7 to 11 p.m. Everyone is welcome to celebrate with those who have July birthdays.

Then on Sunday plan to have breakfast provided by the Ladies Auxiliary upstairs from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For only $5 order your choice of bacon or sausage, eggs, hashbrowns and toast OR bacon or sausage and pancakes. Juice, coffee and tea are included and kids prices are available.

Foot Care Clinics are held on Tuesdays at the Meadows of Wheatley. Seniors in the Wheatley 825 phone area are eligible to use this service with partial payment being made by the Wheatley Legion. Call 519-564-0935 to book your appointment.

Loving

As years roll on and days

In our hearts memories are kept Of two we

February 21, 1944 – July 9, 2015

In loving memory of a special man who I once shared my life with.

Hon, you quietly passed away 3 years ago. You were gone before I knew it, and no time for me to say my final goodbye.

I hold onto the memories of our yesterdays, of happy times & sad times, laughter & tears we shared. Some day I will once again hold your hand in mine, but until I am home in Heaven with you, forever & always in my heart you will be.

Loving & missing you with each day that passes,

In loving memory of our very special Dad.

Not a day passes by, Dad that you don’t cross our minds. Not all of you departed when you left our earth behind. In our hearts there is a place that only you can hold. Filled with loving memories

More priceless than gold. Love you and miss you every day

Rod and Rosalyn, Jodi and Ed and families

UMEI 2018 Graduation

UMEI Christian High School held its 2018 graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 24. Several students were recognized with scholarships and awards.

Governor General’s Academic Medal: Elle Klassen, average of 96.33% in all grade 11 and 12 classes.

Ontario Scholars: Emma Bedal (90.50%), Hayden Epp (97.50%), Nello Giesbrecht (83.83%), Mitchel Hildebrand (87.83%), Robyn Jadischke (92.66%), Aaron Janzen (86.66%), Elle Klassen (97.33%), Susie Krahn (92.16%), Alyssa Krueger (91.66%), Emma Muldoon (85.00%), Melissa Redekop (91.16%), Nathan Toews (85.66%).

First Class Honours: Emma Bedal, Hayden Epp, Nello Giesbrecht, Mitchel Hildebrand, Robyn Jadischke, Aaron Janzen, Elle Klassen, Susie Krahn, Alyssa Krueger, Emma Muldoon, Melissa Redekop, Nathan Toews.

UMEI Religious Studies Diplomas: Emma Bedal, Hayden Epp, Stephen Farfanick, Jade Flaming, Nello Giesbrecht, Angie Harms, Mitchel Hildebrand, Aaron Janzen, Elle Klassen, Katharine Klassen, Alyssa Krueger, Emma Muldoon, Sofia Neufeld, Nathan Toews, Christian Wuerch.

UMEI Religious Studies Certificate: Robyn Jadischke, Susie Krahn, Sembi Obonde, Melissa Redekop.

UMEI Awards and Scholarships

Emma Bedal: Grade 12 Leadership Award, UMEI Lightning Athletics Distinction Award, Henry & Katie Brown Award, Vic Neufeld Student Success in Athletics Scholarship, Hayden Epp: French Award, Grade 12 Math Award, Robert J. Tiessen Award, Essex Ani-

mal Hospital Award for Science, Vic Neufeld Student Success in Mathematics Award, 2018 Schulich Leader Nominee.

Stephen Farfanick: Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Volunteer Award, Vic Neufeld Student Success in Volunteerism Scholarship.

Jade Flaming: Vocal Award.

Nello Giesbrecht: Religious Studies Award.

Mitchel Hildebrand: Vic Neufeld Student Success in Technology Award.

Aaron Janzen: Stipic Weisman LLP Music Award.

Robyn Jadischke: Deloitte Windsor Award for Math & Business, Dean Tiessen Memorial Scholarship.

Elle Klassen: English Award, History Award, Stipic Weisman LLP Humanities Award, Vic Neufeld Student Success Scholarship.

Katherine Klassen: UMEI Strength of Character Award, Abundance Canada Spirit of Generosity Award, Chatham-Kent Children’s Services General Bursary.

Susie Krahn: Rachel Nicole Cornies Memorial Award.

Alyssa Krueger: Vic Neufeld Student Success in Science Award.

Emma Muldoon: Kinsmen Award, Libro Student Award.

Melissa Redekop: Mrs. Katie Hamm Memorial Citizenship Award, Rev. J.C. and Agatha Neufeld Award.

Nathan Toews: Technology Award.

Alumni Scholarship: Emma Muldoon, Robyn Jadischke, Emma Bedal, Alyssa Krueger, Susie Krahn.

UMEI Christian High School 2018 Graduates, in front, left to right: Emma Muldoon, Robyn Jadischke, Sembi Obonde. First row: Stephen Farfanick, Katharine Klassen, Susie Krahn, Melissa Redekop, Elle Klassen, Jade Flaming, Mitchel Hildebrand. Second row: Sofia Neufeld, Angelica Harms, Emma Bedal, Alyssa Krueger. Back row: Aaron Janzen, Hayden Epp, Nathan Toews, Nello Giesbrecht, Christian Wuerch.

LDSS Graduation 2018

Leamington District Secondary School held its 2018 graduation ceremony on June 28 at the school.

Several students were named Ontario Scholars. These are students who attain an average of 80% or greater in their six best Grade 12 courses.

The LDSS Ontario Scholars 2017-2018 are: Stefanie Adams, Raheel Al Mosawi, Kelsey Almasi, Hailey Bazala, Darian Bigley, Cassie Bluhm, Bailey Brown, Morgan Brown, Yolanda Bueckert, Emily Bunda, Ashley Burton, Matthew Ciliska, James Collier, Matthew Collier, Megan Dawson, Kate Derbyshire, Elle Dresser, Brooke Driedger, Lena Driedger, Jocelyn Enns, Emily Fast, Joshua Fehr, Joshua Froese, Danielle Guenther, Chelsie Hodgson, Emily Hyatt, Grace Hyatt, Corinne Jackson, Kiera Jackson, Derek Keck, Jeron Kir, Ashley Klassen, Brandon Klassen, Cassidy Krahn, Matthew Kroeker, Madison Lavoie, Kiki Malott, Kirstyn Manning, Brienne Mastronardi, Lukas Neufeld, Zeel Patel, Cody Phelps, Scott Plancke, Mahlia Rosati, Daniella Scurto, Harmony Shaw, Olivia Symons, Myles Thiessen, Caitlin Thompson, Bethany Torode, Jake Valda, Amanda Wiebe, Ricky Wiebe.

2018 Graduation

Cardinal Carter Secondary School recently held its 2018 graduation ceremony on June 26. Several students were recognized with awards.

Hanna Aiello 89.33% PHR

Joseph Alfano 86.83% PHR

Rwan Al-Rekabi 80%

Suzie Andary 81.17%

Amelia Barron 86.33% PHR

Hanna Boutros 82.67%

Mia Corlett 88% PHR

Caleb Coulter 93.33% PHR

Dairene Daman 91.5% PHR

Daniel Daoud 84%

Maggie Daraiche 84.67% PHR

Mary Daraiche 82.33%

Katelynn Delgado 87% PHR

Charly Demers 86.83% PHR

Mia DiCiocco 90.5% PHR

Ryan Duong 89.67% PHR

Paz Fizer 86.33% PHR

Ontario Scholars and Principal’s Honour Roll (PHR) CCSS

Mackenzie Grineau 92.5% PHR

Madison Grineau 91.5% PHR

Cameron Ingratta 83% SEM 1 (5th Yr.)

Michelle Jabbour 80.17%

Diana Jimenez 81%

Sami Lambier 96.33% PHR

Therese Lapain 89.3% PHR

Donovan Longo 87.83% PHR

Alyssa MacMillan 88% PHR

Cassidy Macor 87.5% PHR

Max Magana Cervantes 84.5%

Ashlin Mastronardi 81.5% PHR

Brandon Mastronardi 88.33% PHR

Ashley Najem 82.83%

Elizabeth Nelson 88.5%

Charbel Nohra 86.33% PHR

Austin Paparola 91.83% PHR

Kylie Pavao 89.83% PHR

Julia Pearce 89% PHR Alessia Quenneville 90.83% PHR Helen Raffoul 91.5% PHR Celina Read 95.17% PHR

Delaney Ribble 89.17% PHR Reis Rocheleau 88% PHR Bryanna Rodrigues 81.33%

Therese Lapain.

Award: Brianna Rodrigues, Celina Read.

Technical Studies Commitment Award: Adam McLellan.

Award: Alessia Quenneville.

C Award: Alessia Quenneville, Caleb Coulter, Delaney Ribble, Diane Tannous, Mia DiCiocco, Sami Lambier. Cougar Champion Award: Michael Hoffman, Nicolas Raffoul, Ryan Dyck.

Cardinal Carter Award Winners

Off to Kindergarten

Audrey’s Clubhouse Latchkey and Early Learning Centre in Leamington recently held a graduation ceremony for the students who will be attending kindergarten in the fall. Top left to right: Brody, Bennett, Liam, Zackary, Hunter, Ryan. Bottom left to right: Daphne, Cayleigh, Emma, Khloe, Chelsea, Brinleigh, Leah. Absent: Adam, Malcolm, Silas. (Submitted photo)

Bank OnThe42 free concert features

Dale Butler & Friends this Saturday

A dream is becoming a reality for Dale Butler & Friends as they take to the stage at 7 p.m. at Leamington’s newest waterfront attraction, Seacliff Park Amphitheatre, on Saturday, July 14. “We’re pretty excited and have been looking forward to this amphitheatre being built for some time,” said Dale Butler. “Mayor Paterson, John Moran and I, among others, have dreamed of this happening and it’s finally here! I can’t wait to ‘share the love’ with everyone from that stage.”

The Bank Theatre vice-president John Moran is thrilled about this partnership with the Municipality of Leamington and Tourism Leamington and said, “Leamington has been waiting for this great venue and its an honour to program in topnotch favourite, local bands. Already music fans are hip to the idea of hanging out there to hear great music, watch the sunset and hang out with family and friends.”

Dale Butler & Friends features easy listening music mixed with Dale’s originals and classics covers that everyone can sing along with. Members include Dale’s wife Judy, Fred Garant, John Moran and Stu Campbell. They offer audiences a well-rounded, full sound and as a band they bring together years of experienced musical talent in their lively performances.

Dale or “The Dale” as he is best known, is the founder of Dale’s Friday Coffee House, co-producer of Sun Parlour Coffee House Sessions, founding father of Essex-Kent Bluegrass Old Time & Folk Music Association, conducts workshops to teach guitar in two minutes, is a retired music store proprietor, and can be found supporting all things music. Dale is passionate about his songwriting and the local music scene, encouraging the young and young-at-heart to learn an instrument or to sing.

Upcoming Bank OnThe42 concerts include blues, soul and rock with Jen Knight on July 28, high energy classic rock covers from No Drama on August 11, and The Family Soul will deliver soul with a bluesy twist to end the Bank OnThe42 series on August 25.

A free all-ages concert series, music lovers will want to bring lawn chairs or blanket, a picnic or dollars to purchase food at area vendor.

Seacliff Park Amphitheatre is located at Seacliff Drive West and Forest Avenue on the waterfront in Leamington.

Bank OnThe42 concert series is part of the Summer OnThe42nd events brought to you in partnership between The Bank Theatre and Tourism Leamington and is sponsored by the Municipality of Leamington.

BANK ONTHE42 MUSIC SERIES AT SEACLIFF PARK AMPHITHEATRE

FREE all ages concerts - Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic and enjoy the new amphitheatre and fabulous local music from Windsor Essex County performers in multiple genres!

July 14 - Dale Butler & Friends - Easy Listening for your listening pleasure

July 28 - Jen Knight - Blues, Soul, Rock

August 11 - No Drama - Classic Rock covers, high energy, & a good crowd pleaser

August 25 - The Family Soul 50’s style Jazz & Swing with a bluesy twist

MEETINGS

The Bank Theatre Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 14 - 7:00 p.m. - enter at back stage door. Membership $5 - all welcome!

VOLUNTEERS

LOVE TO VOLUNTEER? Join our growing team of the best volunteers on the planet! Membership $5. Visit our website to learn more.

RENOVATIONS

During renovations at The Bank Theatre upcoming events will be held at offsite locations. Visit our website for updates. www.banktheatre.com

Two Creeks welcomes Sarah Smith

Award-winning Sarah Smith and her band take to the Two Creeks stage Sunday, July 15. Considered one of the country’s hardest working musicians, Sarah counts music as a great blessing in her life and she is excited to be sharing her songs with audiences all across the country. Special guest opening act is Mike Beretta.

These popular Sunday evening concerts draw an audience from across the region. Music begins at 6:00 p.m. with special opening guest artists. The main feature takes the stage at 6:30 p.m.

The concerts are free, but the hat is passed for donations to help offset the cost of the performers and maintenance. Hot dogs and more refreshments are available on site from the Comber Scouts.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of hard-rocking country. Two Creeks Conservation Area is located on Kent Road 1 just one kilometre north of Wheatley.

Getty wins second event at Jamieson Jr. Golf Tour

In the second Jamieson event of the season, 71 golfers took to the links July 9 to battle the challenging layout at Pointe West Golf Club. Navigating the penalizing fescue and a steady breeze, there were some impressive scores to be had.

In the Junior Girls Division, Hannah Meloche (Sutton Creek) took home her second victory of the season. Hannah used nines of 39-40 for a 79, edging out Shannon Coffey who fired an 83.

In the Collegiate Women’s Division, Alyssa Getty (Kingsville/UNLV Rebels) also secured her second victory of the 2018 campaign. Getty made birdies on holes 8 and 12 for nines of 38-37, totalling 75. Melanie Burgess finished in second with an 82. See page B1 for more on Alyssa Getty.

On the Junior Boys side, it was Ryan Stevens (Maple City) who took the crown, with a round 2-under par 70. Stevens used 4 birdies (holes 7, 8, 12, 18), a dozen pars and two bogeys en route to his victory. Just two strokes behind were Austin Friesen and Luc Warnock with a pair of 72s. Derick Hare (Essex) won the Collegiate Men’s Division with a score of 74, narrowly beating out Owen Dorssers by one stroke. Hare used 3 birdies and 5 bogeys to card nines of 36-38, and earn his first victory of the season.

Full results can be found at www.jamiesonjuniortour.ca

Thank you to our generous sponsors, volunteers, exhibitors and visitors! This year's show was a great success and we sincerely apprecaite your support! See you again next year!

SUMMER KIDS ART CLASSES!

Time: 10am-12pm, Ages: 7-12, Cost: $55 per class

Saturday July 21: JUST KIDDING AROUND: Acrylic Painting!

Saturday August 11: JUST KIDDING AROUND: Drawing Part 1

Saturday August 25: JUST KIDDING AROUND: Drawing Part 2

Limited Space! More info. and to register, call, visit our website or visit the LAC in person.

ADULT OPEN STUDIO (including Mosaics)

Fee: $10.00 for studio time per month

Materials: Bring your own supplies or Purchase from LAC Shop

Time: 2nd Thursday evening of each month — 6:30 to 8:30pm

July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8

Registration Required.

SEEKING INDIVIDUAL or GROUP EXHIBITIONS!

We still have spaces open for 2018 in our small middle exhibition space - Aug & November. Class show, 2-person show, arts group, guild... any media - painting, watercolour, photograhy, crafting, quilting, needlepoint... Discount rates! Call or email us today for details!

LAC MEMBERSHIP: stop in or go online to become a member

Memberships generously help to support the many FREE community events and activities at the LAC, inlcuding free daily gallery admission to the gallery, and most events. Individual memberships are just $30, Family $40, Artist $25,

Dale Butler & Friends – Judy Butler, Fred Garant, John Moran and Stu Campbell – will “share the love” with a free concert on July 14 at the Seacliff Park Amphitheatre. (Submitted photo)

Sarah Smith and her band will be performing at Two Creeks this Sunday. (Photo Credit: Mike Hodgson)

W.A.P.S. Recognizes Volunteers

Wheatley Area Public School recently recognized three special ladies with Volunteer of the Year awards. These ladies helped with the snack program all year, provided free lunch for all on track and field day, and host the Grade 8 graduates and staff for a meal each year. On the last day of school, W.A.P.S. principal Kari Aubertin (left) presented the awards to volunteers (left to right) Debbie Seili, Dale Dierckens and Marjorie Jackson in appreciation of all they do for the students and staff. (Submitted photo)

THANK YOU

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESS BURSARIES

Centennial Alumni, COPPS for Charity, Edge Imaging, Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance, Knights of Columbus Council 4501, Leamington Dental Health Center, Leamington District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Leamington Kinsmen Club, Leamington Lions Club, Leamington Rotary Club, Lee Family, Oddfellows & Peachland Rebekah Lodge, Portuguese Club of Leamington, Sir Winston Churchill Chapter IODE, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 84, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324, Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 324, Wheatley Lioness, and Wheatley Lions

ESTATE AND MEMORIAL BURSARIES

Al Law, Angie E. Featherstone Stamatopoulos, Bill Lamb, Dr. A. D. Froese, Edna Stuart Ross McWilliams, Eileen & Trenholme William, Elizabeth J. Fullerton, G.E. Seguin, Harvey & Dorothy Newman, J.N. Hume, James Wigfield, Joe Galos Senior, Kelly Davidson, Lewis Wigle, Lowell Gallagher, Michael Ascott, Morgan Brown, Nelles & Dora Derbyshire, R. C. Pronger, Rick Dumais, Sarah Mouland, Stella & Martin Eagen and Teresa Catherine Huy

Trudeau given gift with local flair

By Bryan Jessop

Canada’s Prime Minister left Leamington with a taste — not to mention some of the sights and sounds — of what the region is all about.

During his Canada Day visit to the Tomato Capital on Sunday, July 1, Justin Trudeau was presented with a gift basket filled entirely with items created, produced and written by residents, businesses and groups from throughout Leamington and surrounding areas.

The collection of local mementoes was organized and offered by Leamington Stands Strong co-founder Katie Omstead, who ran as the Liberal candidate for Chatham-Kent-Leamington in the 2015 federal election.

“It was a great opportunity to show him what we have to offer here,” she explained. “Our region is unique — there’s even more going on than what we see in the media.”

The gift basket was filled with more than 25 items from area businesses, musicians, writers, artists and service groups. Contributors included Bradt’s Butcher Block, Blue Rose Photography, The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place, Little Hands Kids For A Cause, South Essex Community Council, Pelee Island Winery, Red Lantern Coffee, Sons of Kent Brewery, musicians Dale Butler and Kari Lynn Hewett, poet Amina Abdulle, and authors Bryan Prince and Vesna Bailey.

The collection of donations was selected to withstand the PM’s voyage to Regina, Saskatchewan, and then to Dawson City, Yukon. Blue Rose Photography offered a print of a photo taken of the Point Pelee Boardwalk while The Bank Theatre offered a compilation of music from musi-

cians who’ve performed at their Erie Street North facility. Butler also offered one of his CDs while Little Hands donated copies of their t-shirts. Students from SECC’s SPARC, English as a second language and daycare programs created a book filled with messages and artwork explaining what it meant to them to be Canadians. The front and back covers of the book were coloured to represent the Canadian flag with a red handprint in place of the maple leaf.

“I’m really thankful to everyone who offered items for the basket — it’s very much appreciated,” Omstead stated. “It was time consuming and it was done on short notice, but a lot of generous people helped make it happen.”

Omstead began canvassing local businesses and groups for contributions to the gift basket shortly after hearing of Trudeau’s impending Leamington visit. Although she had met the PM several times prior via her 2015 federal campaign and work with the Liberal party including introducing him during a rally in Windsor, the stop at Highbury

Canco was the first such encounter for her husband Matthew Olewski and sixmonth-old daughter Emerence Omstead-Olewski. The family of three offered the gift basket and spoke to Trudeau moments before he stepped outdoors to greet the crowd of 2,000 residents.

“I loved how involved the crowd was — it was really nice to see,” Omstead said. “It was a great way for the community to remember Canada Day. I was honoured that he chose Leamington over so many other communities — the Prime Minister isn’t known to leave Ottawa on Canada Day.”

The gift basket was offered as a means of showcasing the Leamington region’s eco- and agri-tourism industries as well as to promote the organizations and individuals who reflect positively on the community. The gesture also served as an example of Leamington Stands Strong’s ongoing objective to encourage pride in and support of the region’s businesses and products.

“We’re still active in finding ways to keep people informed on how to offer local support,” Omstead explained.

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Stephanie. (Submitted photo)

Matthew Olewski, Katie Omstead and their daughter Emerence Omstead-Olewski greet Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau with a gift basket during his Canada Day visit to Leamington Sunday, July 1. The gift basket included locally created and grown products from area businesses, non-profit groups, authors, artists and musicians. Those from the region who contributed to the gift basket included Bradt’s Butcher Block, Blue Rose Photography, The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place, Little Hands Kids For a Cause, Vesna Bailey, Pelee Island Winery and others. (Submitted photo)

Customers look over some of the items available at Wenzler’s Landing during the second annual Wheatley Town Wide Yard Sale Saturday, July 7. The event was organized by the Wheatley BIA and Wheatley Horticultural Society. Last year’s event featured about a dozen yard sales throughout the community. For 2018, the number expanded to 20, including Wenzler’s Landing, where part of proceeds benefited the local Horticultural Society.

Shoreline group seeks effort to stop storm damage

By Mike Thibodeau

Leamington Council has agreed it should stay in contact with a new shoreline property owners group as it seeks solutions to prevent storm damage.

That was the request from Wayne King, a representative of the newly formed North Shore Lake Erie Liaison Committee at Monday’s (July 9) Council meeting.

While the town doesn’t have any specific agency dealing with shoreline protection, Mayor John Paterson told about 10 members of the committee he is hoping to bring shoreline issues to a provincial municipal conference in August.

Paterson said he hears the demand for action from senior governments more and more in many areas of southwestern Ontario.

“That voice is getting louder,” he said noting the issues in Chatham-Kent, where a major road was damaged, and Pelee Island “asking for funds forever.”

Leamington’s eastern shore was heavily damaged in a two-day storm in mid-April.

In a report to Council, the liaison group said there was $1.2 million in damages to homes and breakwalls from the Pulley Road area to the Elmdale subdivision in the storms.

The report also notes that the local group reached out to other shoreline areas and now represents areas as far east as Port Alma and west to Pelee Island. The group also began to work towards obtaining federal funding from a Disaster Mitigation and Adaption Fund (DMAF) only to learn on July 5 the fund only applied to public lands.

King, who said he has lived on the eastern shore for 50 years, said the damaging windstorms out of the east are increasing in frequency. He also praised the efforts of the municipal public works crews who did cleanup and repairs following the storm.

The shoreline group will keep in touch with the town through the director of infrastructure, Rob Sharon. Sharon said one item that can be explored is a federal program that can provide 50 per cent funding towards a study to “determine what are the issues”.

Mardi Gras Night at the Marina

The Leamington Marina welcomed its boaters back by bringing back the old days of themed events. Saturday night, July 7 the marina hosted a Mardi Gras Night featuring a wacky costume contest, dancing and crazy games. Pictured from left to right are marina manager Ronan Oliver, with staff member Fallon Mitchell and Genie Barthelman of Cleveland, Ohio.

With the addition of 50 new berths at the Leamington Municipal Marina, an $885,000 project now allows for the docking of much larger boats than it was once able to accommodate. Oliver said with the completion of the project the local marina is now able to play host to boats exceeding 60 feet. (Sun-Journal photo)

Michele Catalano

Michele Catalano, 88 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Erie Shores Hospice.

Allan Paine

Beloved husband of Lina Ricci and the late Iolanda Catalano (1994). Dear father of Mina Keller (Harry), Tony Catalano (Rosie), Amy Ferreira (Mel), Giuliano Ricci. Loving Nonno and Grandpa of Alicia, Amanda, Michael, Christina, Michael (Nicole), Christopher (Kristin), Ashley (Charles) and Samantha. Dear brother of Elvira Del Ciancio (late Cesare), Tulietta Fiordo (Antonio), the late Mentina DiPrimio (Rolando), the late Victorio Catalano (Betina), and brother-in-law of the late Pietro DiPrimio (Lucia), Lidia Silvestri (late Domenic). Michele will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Michele was retired from the H.J. Heinz Co. and was a longtime member of the Leamington Roma Club.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 10 a.m. until time of Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Erie Shores Hospice. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Mardy Fast

Mardy (Margaret) Fast, nee Johnstone, 78 years, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 with her family at her side at Leamington Mennonite Home.

Mardy and Bob married in 1965 and were together for over 30 years, bringing Cameron (Grace) and Megan (2006) into the world. Loving Nana to James and Liz. Daughter of the late Bill Johnstone and Grace Cameron. Dear sister of Jim (Gloria), Dave (Evelyn), Brian (1975) and Diane Jacques (Marc). Will be missed by nieces and nephews.

Mardy worked at the Chrysler Ajax Trim Plant (UAW Local 1090) from 1982-1984 and Collier-MacMillan in Kitchener from 1989-1995. Mardy loved tea time, crocheting and time spent with her grandchildren.

A special thank you to all of the staff at the Leamington Mennonite Home for their excellent care during Mardy’s residence.

Visitation is at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 6-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Mardy’s life will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Meadow Brook Church, 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington. Interment at Erie Memorial Gardens.

If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to Leamington Mennonite Home would be appreciated. Share words of condolence or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Allan Paine, 69 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2018 at home. Beloved husband to Kathy Paine (Stewart). Loving father of Tina Paine (Robert Gole) and Douglas (Stacey) Paine. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan and Samantha Watson, Miguel and Angelina Pires, Dillon, Damien and Aryanna Paine. Greatgrandfather of Devin Jordan Swinton and Owen Alexander Watson. Survived by a sister Pam Paine. Predeceased by his brother Douglas and parents Glen and Leona (Wallace) Paine. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Hammond Funeral Home, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley.

Online condolences may be shared at www. hammondfuneralhome.ca

Robert Tofflemire

March 14, 1959 – July 2, 2018

Robert Charles Tofflemire passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the age of 59.

Loving husband of Diane Tofflemire. Dad of Jessica Tofflemire and Brent Tofflemire. Also survived by father-in-law Cecil Gow, brother-in-law Dean (Liz) Gow and brother-in-law John Butler, nieces Adele, Shannon, Melinda, nephew Scott and their families. Forever remembered as “Mini Dad” to Kristy Vreeland and her family. Predeceased by his parents George and Norma Tofflemire, sister Ruth Butler and mother-in-law Polly Gow.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held in the fall. Details will be announced through the funeral home website at https://www.dignitymemorial. com/

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society or directly to Wheatley Legion in Rob’s name.

Helen Wiebe

Helen Wiebe, 94 years, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Beloved and faithful wife of the late Henry Wiebe (2010) for 63 years. Dear mother of Rudy Wiebe (Marlene), Ruth Martin (Dave), Cathy Wascher (Helmut), Marg Wohlgemut (Ben), Henry Wiebe (Mary Ann), David Wiebe (Patti), Andy Wiebe (Carol). Loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Erna Hamm (late Cornelius), the late Marie Janzen, and late siblings Pete, Frank, Ben, Margaret, Evangeline and John.

Helen was a self-educated avid reader.

Helen’s family wishes to thank the Leamington Mennonite Home for their loving care.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, July 9, 2018 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Memorial Service to celebrate Helen’s life was at Meadow Brook Church, 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 11 a.m.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home or Global Scholars Canada.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Friendship Club holds annual picnic

By Bonnie Dawson

For the Friendship Club meeting of July 4, the entrance and meeting hall were decked out in red and white flowers, flags, balloons, maple leaves and table clothes to celebrate a belated Canada Day. The meeting began with Doreen Armstrong on piano leading in O Canada and Happy Birthday sung to John Smith and John Rosenfeld who have birthdays in July. President Harold Dundas then gave the blessing.

It was the club’s picnic/ potluck and as usual there was a veritable feast of delicious dishes and desserts. To quote Jan Karon: “There’s no such thing as too many devilled eggs.”

David Mamet said: “We must have pie; stress cannot exist in the presence of pie.”

The club really does have some fabulous cooks and to quote Elsa Schiaparelli: “A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness.” Thanks to everyone who brought food and helped in the set up, and to Pat and Jr.

Churchill for the clean-up.

The winners of the 50/50 draws were John Rosenfeld and Carol Roach.

Door prize winners included Pat Churchill, Lena Janik, Audrey Ives, Lillian Wells, Jean Rosenfeld and Jean Brodie.

Bob and Bonnie Dawson provided the entertainment for the afternoon. They were dressed in red and white but the theme of their program was love and marriage rather than Canadiana.

As usual, Bonnie told

some jokes and quipped about this and that, as well as joining Bob in singing. And Bob, of course, had at least one silly song in his repertoire. That song was “If My Nose Was Blowing Money”. His silly songs are always good for a laugh.

Other tunes included “Down By The Old Mill Stream”, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”, “It’s a Sin To Tell a Lie”, “Side By Side”, “Waltz Across Texas”, “This Old House”, “Lord I Hope This Day Is Good” and “I

Saw the Light”.

Some of Bonnie’s quips were: “To let a fool kiss you is stupid; to let a kiss fool you is worse.” Another was: “It takes two to make a marriage — the girl and her mother.” She also stated, “They say a man needs two women, his secretary to take things down and his wife to pick things up.” And finally she said, “If husbands were more self-starters, wives wouldn’t need to be cranks.”

There were many more, but you get the gist. As always, Bob and Bonnie were most entertaining. Thank you.

President Harold welcomed visitor Wilma Dibbley to the club. She came with club member Cathy Ribble.

Maggie Hansen has donated another lovely afghan which will be raffled off on Saturday August 4. Tickets are $1 each.

The next general meeting will be on Wednesday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m. The Friendship Club Senior of the Year will be honoured that day. The club will supply cake and ice cream. Bingo will be the entertainment that afternoon.

The meeting ended with the benediction. Until next time…

Donation to Folk Fest

Diane Taouil (left), Branch Manager, TD Kingsville, and Renee Charrette (right), Manager of Customer Service, presented a cheque to Michele Law in support of the 2018 Kingsville Folk Music Festival. The festival is a registered not for profit, made possible through contributions and donations. For information go to www.kingsvillefolkfest.org. (Submitted photo)

MUSIC MONDAYS AT THE MARINA, every Monday evening from now to August 27, 6:15 - 7:45 p.m., at Leamington Marina with Musical Mates Brad and Lynn Bailey, Jim Chorba and Brian Bailey. Relax and enjoy a variety of secular and gospel music. Bring lawn chairs and insect repellant. More info: 519-324-5140.

STAY ’N PLAY at Wheatley Library, 35 Talbot W.July 3 to September 1. Visit the library each week throughout the summer to discover fun crafts or activities.

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC at Wheatley Library, 35 Talbot W., on Thursday, July 12 at 3:00 p.m. Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic and you’re invited! Bring your furry pal for teddy bear crafts, games and activities. All ages - drop in.

LDSS 1978 - 40 YEAR REUNION. Open to all students that graduated (or would have graduated) from Leamington District Secondary School in 1978 along with teachers/staff. 4 days of events planned during the July 14, 2018 weekend. Contact Brad Frederick at 519-324-6790 or email LDSSBrad@gmail.com for tickets to the main event Saturday, July 14th at the Roma Club (or for more details). Complete event information is available at LDSS1978.com

FEHR CARWASH PRESENTS 2018 CAR SHOW on Saturday, July 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 373 Hwy 77, Leamington. Live music, food, door prizes. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be in support of The Bridge Leamington Youth Resource Centre.

MEXICO CULTURAL CELEBRATION at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., Wednesday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. Admission by free will offering.

DRUMMING & MOVEMENT CLASSES FOR GR. 5 & UP at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington, July 16-20. Drumming with Janice Founk at 10:30 a.m., lunch break 11:30 (bring your own), and Movement with Helen Peters from 12-1 p.m. Cost $20. Limited spaces available. To register call Sara Garnet or Ruth Boehm at the church 519-326-6391.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR GR. 7 & GR. 8 STUDENTS every Wednesday from July 18 to August 29, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington. Try an exploding watermelon kinetic energy experiment! No charge. Limited spaces available. To register call Sara Garnet or Ruth Boehm at the church 519-326-6391.

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LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, August 1, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New donors & walk-ins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) / www. blood.ca / GiveBlood App.

WHEATLEY TWO CREEKS ASSOCIATION MEETS Thursday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wheatley Legion. All welcome to come out and get involved. New membership is is $5.

15TH ANNUAL WHEATLEY FISH FESTIVAL - August 3, 4, 5. Come out and enjoy!

PIRATE AND MERMAIDS at Wheatley Library, 35 Talbot W., on Thursday, July 19 at 3:00 p.m. Break out the treasure map, test your fins, and get ready to set sail! The high seas are a place of magic to be discovered! Join library staff for all things pirates and mermaids. Seafarers of all ages welcome to drop in.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - July 23-27 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Snacks provided. Call to register: 519-326-3111.

STINKY CHEESE PARTY! at Wheatley Library, 35 Talbot W., on Thursday, July 26 at 3:00 p.m. Celebrate Geronimo and Thea Stilton while reading the “Rodent Gazette”, solving mysteries and playing games! All ages - drop in.

BAG DAY FUNDRAISER - Friday, July 27 at local grocery stores. Volunteers will be bagging groceries with proceeds to benefit Erie Shores HealthCare.

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SUMMER SUNDAY WAGON TOURS AT THE OIL MUSEUM OF CANADA in the village of Oil Springs - Sundays only from now until August 26. Family friendly horse-drawn wagon tours of the first oil field in Canada are included in museum admission at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.

BOXERCISE FOR PARKINSON’S. Free class for Parkinson’s patients. Now accepting registration. Open to residents of Essex County. Call Andre 519-551-0539.

COFFEE BREAK – ALL ARE WELCOME at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Delicious coffee, tea and goodies are served. Participate in or cheer on games of shuffleboard or table games. There is a time of Q&A with Pastor Mike or Pastor Jason. It’s a great time of fellowship and an opportunity to meet new people.

T.O.P.S. - TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY - a support group that meets every Tuesday evening at Faith Everlasting Church, 587 Hwy. 77, Leamington. Weigh In 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free.

CAREER CLOTHING IS AVAILABLE at St. John Anglican Church Angel Cupboard for anyone who requires professional clothing to attend job interviews or for starting a new position. Call 519-3263111 and leave a message for Charlotte to set up an appointment.

ADDICTION RECOVERY: Family Education and Support Program: call 519-990-2530.

ADDICTION RECOVERY GROUPS now running at St. John the Evangelist, Erie Street. Mondays at 6:30 p.m. - Westover After Care. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. - SMART Recovery. Fridays at 7:00 p.m. - Cocaine Anonymous.

IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.

WHEATLEY HERITAGE SOCIETY is open Tuesdays from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Wheatley Friendship Club, 171 Erie St. N. If you wish to make an appointment for another time or for any other information contact heather Vannieuwenburg at wheatleyheritage@gmail.com

MOODS DISORDER GROUP MEETS the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, 1st Floor. Info: Nancy at 519-971-4050 or nrkolah@sympatico.ca

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

Bonnie and Bob Dawson entertained at the Friendship Club’s Canada Day celebrations. (Submitted photo)

CiB selects Fabulous Garden Display winners

By Catherine Riediger CiB Publicity

The Floral and Landscape Communities in Bloom Committee had a wide-ranging variety of beautiful gardens to choose from in June. This was a stark contrast to the very few choices in May due to the late spring and inclement weather. The following three gardens stood out and were the winners of the June Fabulous Garden Display awards.

The first garden is at 740 Mersea Road 12 which belongs to Tim and Jayne Latam. This is a picturesque rural property and gives a whole new meaning to neatness and content. It is absolutely beautiful in its simplicity. The beds are full of red geraniums and white hydrangeas interspersed between beautifully manicured bushes. A decorative bicycle and plant stands are bright red with geraniums. The horse barn even has hanging baskets full of geraniums. Jayne states that she loves working in her garden.

The second property is 14 Hayward Street in Leamington and belongs to Tom and Debbie Clinton. This corner property has an extensive variety of both annuals and perennials with a mixture of colours. There are also hanging baskets along the driveway. Petunias, hostas, geraniums and pansies provide a riot of colour. Tom states that he has seen a great change in the number and quality of beautiful gardens in Leamington since they moved here 5 years ago.

The third winner is a garden on Bowman Avenue. This is in a wartime housing neighborhood. The garden is developed as a perennial garden where the owner states that she “‘paints’ with flowers by trying to develop the composition, colours and textures to keep its display interesting through the whole year.” The owner believes that “one who plants a garden plants a hope that makes a house a home!” The owner wishes to thank the neighbors for the appreciation and nomination and for the recognition by the program.

As the summer progresses, the committee is looking forward to even better gardens in July. The CiB judges will be arriving in Leamington the week of July 16, 17 and 18, so, Leamington residents, keep up those great gardens.

June Fabulous Garden Display Winners Bowman Ave.

June Fabulous Garden Display Winners: Tim and Jayne Latam, 740 Mersea Road 12. (Submitted photos)

June Fabulous Garden Display Winners: Tom and Debbie Clinton, 14 Hayward Street.

LAERC hosts Canada Day barbecue

Wilma and Del Stewart hosted the Leamington Area Ecu-

Left - The piñata is a perennial hit at LAERC’s annual Canada Day barbecue.

Below - LAERC hosted a Canada Day barbecue where newcomers of all ages enjoyed a great afternoon.

menical Refugee Committee (LAERC) and a number of newcomers to a Canada Day barbecue at their home on July 1. Stewart expressed her appreciation to fellow committee members for providing rides to the newcomers, delicious food, making the piñata – which is a favourite of young and old – and simply enjoying a day of fellowship with friends both old and new.

Leamington Mennonite Home celebrates Canada Day

Close to 800 visitors, residents and their families attended the annual Canada Day Barbecue hosted by the Leamington Mennonite Home. Warm weather and a gentle breeze under the trees of the Garrison Memorial Park made for a perfect setting for the gathering. A large double tent provided shade and serveries to the residents of the home, with funding provided by Heritage Canada.

The Windsor Symphony Brass Quintet played a medley of songs and tunes followed by a beautiful selection of Canadiana music including the national anthem. The Ladies Auxiliary coordinated a raffle of two beautiful quilts, made by the residents of the Home, in addition to multiple $100 gift cards from the local Superstore.

All levels of government brought greetings and Canada Day messages: Dave Van Kesteren MP, Rick Nicholls MPP and John Paterson, Mayor of Leamington. Members of Town Council joined the celebration which emphasized the freedoms and rights of citizens in this community and nationwide.

Katie Neufeld, Ernie Neufeld, Henry Janzen, Emilie Neufeld and Tina Rempel.

Dave Krueger, Mary Thiessen, Elfrieda Krueger, Irene Thiessen and Martha Thiessen.

Getty named

AllAmerican Scholar

Alyssa Getty, 21, of Ruthven was named a 2018 AllAmerican Scholar by the USA Women’s Golf Coaches Association last week. The criteria for selection is some of the most stringent in all of college academics and athletics.

Getty plays golf on the UNLV (University of Nevada - Las Vegas) Women’s golf team where she has just completed her junior year and made the UNLV Dean’s Honour Roll Society for academics again this year.

In May, at the ScholarAthlete Honours banquet she was presented with an award from the Mountain West Conference and named to the Academic All-Conference team for Women’s Golf for outstanding academic achievement. Getty was the only athlete from UNLV Women’s Golf that was named to the Academic All-Conference team. All

UNLV athletes play their team sports in the Division 1 Mountain West Conference.

Getty is a Communication Major at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.

Barons take two from Orioles

The Leamington Junior Barons swept a pair of games against the Woodslee Orioles last week in Southwestern Junior League play.

On Tuesday, they traveled to Oriole Park where the Barons scored runs in every inning on their way to an 11-4 win. Friday, July 6 in Leamington they doubled Woodslee 8-4.

Anthony Fehr and Joe Funkenhauser paced the Leamington offense in Tuesday’s game with three hits each.

Kameran Wall, Dawson Iles and Brian Gilbert had single tallies.

Lucas Lamotte went the distance on the mound striking out 10 to record the win.

A four-run second inning proved to be the difference in Friday’s contest.

Gilbert led the way with a pair of singles. Kam Wall (double), Lamotte, Kyle Wall, Funkenhauser, DJ Wales and Andrew Klein chipped in with a hit each.

Iles struck out four and allowed only five hits in seven innings pitched.

The team is sponsored by Howie’s Custom Coating and overall record to date this season is 11 wins, 6 losses and one tie.

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On the borderline

JESSOP’S JOURNAL

Bryan Jessop

It’s a scenario we’ve all experienced as kids in one form or another.

The great unknown can be as intimidating as it is bewildering for many of us, leaving many individuals in a group wishing that someone else would step forward and volunteer to be the Guinea Pig. An unknown dog wanders into the local playground. Everyone wants to pet it, but nobody knows if it’ll bite or not. An unheard of flavour of ice cream is brought out of the freezer for a birthday party. It LOOKS good, but nobody will know if it tastes like dirt or not until one brave soul volunteers his or her taste buds to offer a verdict.

When my cousins and I were kids, we’d occasionally head down to the Wheatley Harbour pier (which we dubbed “Uncle Jim’s Swimming Pool”) during a family get together for a refreshing dip. Problem was, of course, that nobody knew exactly how cold the water was going to be. The lot of us would stand around and try to encourage others to take the first plunge so the rest of us could determine the temperature from their reaction upon resurfacing. Eventually, Uncle Jim would start threatening to THROW us all in, so in we’d go.

Venturing out into unchartered territory always has its risks. It’s why the history books and school curriculums always seem to laud the bravery of our past’s explorers. Many of them didn’t live long enough to record or document their findings.

There aren’t too many waters that haven’t been tested by professional sports leagues here in North America, at least in regards to centres large enough to support a team. The National Hockey League very recently became the first to roll the dice with Las Vegas (yup, pun intended) and it seemed to roll a seven. The Golden Knights’ home games were well attended and the team was well publicized. Will they be a ride everyone wants to keep taking after the new car smell wears off and/or when the on-ice product starts to struggle (all teams go through “rebuilding” phases at one time or another)? Time will tell.

I assumed the Knights would do well for their first season because of the novelty factor, but I STILL suspect that challenges lie ahead. For one, southern NHL markets where the team struggles to win are recipes for financial disaster. Many, myself included, figured that nobody would waste their money on a flight or lengthy road trip all the way to Sin City to watch a hockey game when there’s an NHL team MUCH closer to home.

So far, it looks like we were wrong. Until 2017-2018, most Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Montreal fans could only dream about heading out to see their team play while wearing shorts and a t-shirt. Other southern markets offer the same experience, but without a massive list of entertainment options to precede or follow the game.

So, now that the NHL has taken that first bite of the mystery-flavoured ice cream and found it to be quite palatable (for now, at least), others are apparently rushing toward the table with spoons in hand. The NFL’s Oakland Raiders will relocate to Las Vegas for what looks like either 2019 or 2020 — abandoning one of the most football passionate fan bases on the planet in favour of a market that nobody would touch with a 10-foot pole not too long ago.

If pro sports’ rumour mill is to be believed, the influx of “Big Four” teams won’t stop there. There are musings amid pro basketball sources suggesting that the NBA is considering expanding its footprint into Nevada’s biggest city. Honestly, it’s a case of I’ll believe it when I see it. Las Vegas proper has a population of about 633,000 (smaller than Winnipeg), but boasts a metro or ‘greater area’ head count of more than 2 million (nearly twice Manitoba’s). Again, the transient population is where the support lies. Apparently, there are three considerable roadblocks for anyone who has ambitions to watch NBA basketball in LV. The first two I find very easy to believe. First, the league presently has no ambition to expand. It’s never a good idea to spread the talent pool, fan base or

Intermediate girls post three more wins

The Leamington Intermediate Girls Armando’s Pizza team continued their winning ways on June 21 with a big 27-6 win in Essex.

Powered by a home run from Mila Pereira and a grand slam by Elise Stammer, the Armando’s girls bats were alive the whole game. Other notables were triples by Jayden Marentette and Amber Enns, a 5 for 5 night by Tara Tiessen, and a 4 for 5 night for Devyn Harris.

Emma Hamilton, Mila Pereira and Elise Stammler combined for the pitching win and recorded 12 strikeouts.

A tough game for a shorthanded Armando’s squad ended their 2-game winning streak with a 13-6 loss versus Kingsville. Jayden Marentette and Tyler Clark both went 3 for 4, and Teagan Marentette, a fresh call-up from Junior, helped the Armando girls with a double.

Emma Hamilton and Mila Pereira pitched well in the defeat.

A full Leamington squad earned its fourth victory of the 2018 season on Thursday, June 27 with a 16-7 win against Kingsville #1.

A defensive gem, the Armando girls built an early lead and held on. Tara Tiessen went 4 for 4 and smacked back-to-back homeruns. Other highlights: McKenna Wall went 2 for 2 with a walk, Elise Stammler was 4 for 4, and Amber Enns was 3 for 3 with a walk. Emma Hamilton, Elise Stammler, Tara Tiessen, Jayden Marentette and Olivia Derbyshire combined to shut down the Kingsville squad.

The heat on Saturday, June 30 didn’t faze the Armando girls as they powered past Amherstburg 19-7.

It was another strong display of defence as the Armando team turned two double plays led by Olivia Derbyshire and Elise Stammler. A big day at the plate for Jayden Marentette with a 4 for 4 day and two triples. Olivia Derbyshire and Tara Tiessen also went 4 for 4 and each homered in the win.

Other game highlights included a big out at home when the Armando girls tracked down a deep fly to right field and quickly got the ball into the cutoff. Tara Tiessen proceeded to throw out the runner with a strong throw to home and Macy Bailey hung on for the out.

Mila Pereira and Elise Stammler combined for the pitching win.

The girls are now 5-3 on the season with 3 games remaining.

sponsor resources too thin. Short-term gain isn’t worth long-term pain.

Secondly, if expansion or relocation WERE on the league’s radar, it’s apparently common knowledge that Seattle will get first crack. Sports fans in the Emerald City went berserk when the Sonics left town, so it almost goes without saying that they get first dibs on a new or relocated franchise. From what I understand, there are investors/potential owners with cash in hand willing to do their part to make it happen should the opportunity present itself.

The third stumbling block for the NBA in Las Vegas seems borderline ludicrous, at least to me. Allegedly, after Seattle, the next host community in the pecking order is Mexico City. The league’s first leap beyond the USA’s borders was very much a hit (Toronto) and miss (Vancouver) affair. Although I’m still not convinced that Las Vegas is a viable long-term Big Four host, I’d set up camp there before Mexico City without a second’s hesitation.

The Canadian dollar is a thorn in the side for virtually all American-based/dominated leagues, so just imagine how much fun the NBA would have with the peso. Billy Gibbons (guitarist for ZZ Top) has been known to use one as a pick, and for that reason, he’s probably got more out of a peso than anyone else on Earth. Right now, that piece of currency is worth a teensy weensy bit more than an American nickel, although the later is too small to use as a pick (I tried substituting a plectrum with a Loonie once — perfect size, but too round and a bit too rigid for my preferences). Anyway, an NBA minimum rookie salary would work out to more than 15.8 million pesos per year.

Honestly though, I can see the attraction. Imagine what a television media giant might pay for the broadcasting rights to a team with a fan base of 130 million people all to itself. Mexico City itself is home to a bewildering 21 million (metro), making it the largest city in the Western Hemisphere. Could the fans afford to watch a live game? Mexico’s per capita GDP (2017, according to the American CIA) is $19,500, compared to Canada’s $48,100. With nearly four times the population, however, one can’t help but wonder if Mexico City would work out.

Personally, I think Major League Baseball would be a better fit. Its price of admission is cheaper and the country’s love of the game isn’t exactly a secret. Mexico’s support of an MLB team would probably far exceed Tampa’s. Jugar a la pelota (play ball)!

Walleye Derby this weekend

By Bryan Jessop

Fishing enthusiasts both within and well beyond Leamington are gearing up for what’s become one of the region’s most popular events on water.

The fifth annual Leamington Walleye Derby will arrive on Lake Erie waters Saturday, July 14 and will once again take place at the Leamington Municipal Marina. The event is again being presented by the Kingsville Lions Club and staff members of the marina.

If organizers are able to meet their minimum target of 350 participants, cash and prizes for this year’s derby will be in excess of $8,000. The lengthiest walleye will earn a cash prize of $1,500 for the 2018 competition. Tickets began selling in early June and will continue to be available until the morning of the event.

Each occupant on each boat must purchase a ticket, which are selling at $25 each at the Leamington Marina office (90 Robson Rd.) and Parkdale Store and Service (40 Seacliff Dr. West) in Leamington, at Bowman Feed and Supply (117 Talbot St. East) in Wheatley and Happy Days Boat Centre (1475 Cabana Rd. East) and Strictly Fishing (3399 Sandwhich St.) in Windsor. Each participant must possess a valid fishing license.

The boat launch for entries will begin at 4 a.m. with the first of two flights to depart at 6 a.m. and the second at 7 a.m. All participants must leave from and arrive at the Leamington Marina, although there are no geographical limitations, provided first flight competitors arrive in time for 2:30 p.m. measurements and the second flight is back in time for measuring one hour later. The derby’s cash awards and door prizes will be presented at 4:30 p.m. for both flights at the marina’s pavilion.

“The more the merrier. If we drew 500 people, that would be great.”

— Dan Nowlan

Organizers are hoping for at least 350 ticket buyers, a number that would be consistent with the first four years of the Leamington Walleye Derby. Last year’s head count was about 320. There is no maximum number for participants.

“The more the merrier,” explained Kingsville Lions Club member Dan Nowlan, who is one of about half a dozen representatives of the organization helping to organize this year’s derby prior to its arrival. “If we drew 500 people, that would be great.”

the Top 10

longest

winners following the fourth annual Leamington Walleye Derby Saturday, July 15, 2017. This year’s derby will take place Saturday, July 14. (Submitted photo)

Each year since its inception in 2014, the local derby has attracted walleye fishing enthusiasts from across Essex County, Chatham-Kent, as far north as London, St. Thomas and Port Dover and into Michigan and Ohio. There are no limitations on an entry’s point of origin or age.

“It’s an all ages event — we welcome kids, adults and families,” said Nowlan, who noted that some of the Top 10 prizes from previous years have been awarded to pre-teens.

In addition to walleye awards, a $200 cash prize will go to the competitor who brings in the longest perch. Winning fish will be determined by length at the measurement station, where weight will be considered only as a tiebreaker.

At noon, the Kinsmen tent will open with a cash bar, barbecue and perch dinner available. In total, about a dozen volunteers step forward to run the derby while it takes place on Saturday including Lions’ members and Marina staff.

“Ronan has been remarkable for us,” Nowlan said of Leamington Marina manager Ronan Oliver. “He and his staff have been incredible to work with.”

Each year, proceeds from the Leamington Walleye Derby are split between Kingsville Lions Club events and programs and the Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington. For the local hospice’s opening, the Lions Clubs of Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley committed to a pledge of $5,000 in its support. The combined Lions groups met that goal three years later and since then, have collected close to another $5,000 for hospice.

Golfing for Little Hands - Kids For a Cause raises over $14,000

The first annual Golf for a Cause 2018, held June 23 at Talbot Trail Golf Course in Wheatley, was a huge success, raising $14,018 in support of Little Hands - Kids for a Cause.

Wheatley’s Jason Bell raised $3,245 of the total. He golfed 24 hours straight, beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 22 and ended by playing holes on Saturday, June 23 starting at 2 p.m. with other golfers who signed up.

The rest of the funds were raised through golfer registration fees, hole sponsors, raffle and silent auction prizes, lemonade sales and individual financial donations.

The event was held to help raise funds for Little Hands - Kids for a Cause whose mission is to provide support and love to children battling serious illnesses in the Windsor-Essex area and beyond, including Wheatley. 100% of the profits go to the families of those in need.

For more information about Little Hands - Kids for a Cause go to www.littlehandskids.org

Leamington Municipal Marina manager Ronan Oliver reveals

walleye and

perch

Jason Bell of Wheatley golfed 24 hours in support of Little Hands – Kids for a Cause, raising $3,245 of the $14,018 total at the first annual Golf for a Cause held at the Talbot Trail Golf Course in Wheatley. Jason is pictured with his daughters Jasey (left) and Emerson.

PELEE ISLAND WALK-A-THON BRINGS IN OVER $11,300 - Sandy McDonald, Larry McDonald, Maeve Omstead and Michelle Krestel display the banner used to lead the Pelee Island Walk-A-Thon on July 1st.

The

July 1983: Former Leamington mayor, reeve and councillor John Penner

July 1981: Construction continues on the new H.J. Heinz Co. of Canada Ltd. warehouse. When completed, it doubled the size of Heinz.

THE CHATHAM-KENT FARM SAFETY GROUP presented an educational video to Summer Camp ‘98 at the Wheatley Area Public School. Left to right, front row - Adam Thomas, Paige McDonald and Blair Makey. Back row - Sarah Stevenson and Craig Howe with Farm Safety President Brian King and Past President Craeymeersch.

AREA BOASTS FIVE NEW CHIEF SCOUTS - Five youths in our community have earned the Chief Scout Award this year. They were recognized in Woodstock on June 20, 1998 at a ceremony put on by the Tri-Shore Region for their hard work in community service, safety, citizenship, outdoors and conservation. The Chief Scouts are left right - Drew Dalgleish, Adam O’Sullivan, Chantelle Cake, Amy Robinson and Cameron Dalgleish.

TT seniors golfers enjoy a great day

By Bob McLean

Mother Nature, once again, provided the Talbot Trail seniors with some excellent golf weather. Although we are still enduring some very hot weather, there were 56 league members who played their weekly round.

Tom Hyatt drained a magnificent 17-foot putt on #2 to win the long putt. Tom Dunn’s terrific shot to within 7 feet of the pin earned him the closest to the pin victory.

In the 50-69y division, Tom Dunn easily eclipsed the field with his spectacular par 36. John Liddell came in second with his excellent 40. Both Jerry Omstead and Arkey had terrific rounds of 41 and 42 respectively. Randy Nash and Phil Humphries merited very superb results of 43. Kevin Jordan obtained a very commendable 44. Bummy and Howard Mulrain fired solid 45s. Others who shot less than 50 were Fuzzy with a 47 and David Tonks a 48. Steadily improving Randy Zeray achieved a nifty 50!

In the 70-79y division, both Vic Reynaert and Paul Brown led the way with masterful 40s. Joe Vertel played superbly and he achieved a terrific 42. Excellent 43s were merited by Mike Wright and Bill Ward. Both Pat Hill and Patch shot very commendable 44s. Bobo earned a fine 45. Others who shot less than 50 were the following players: OV and Dan Livingston 46s; Doug Langlois, Al Matthews, Mac Hyatt, Mike Getty, Ross MacKintosh 47s; Ken Womack 48; Larry Schmidt, Scoop Epplett, Gary Benninger, Terry Bee, Ray La Pierre, Al Zanuttini and Wayne Humber 49s. Tom Sasso fired a nifty 50!

The 80-85y grouping was led by Neil Adamson who shot an excellent 46. Both Bob Freure and Tom Hyatt played very well and they both produced nifty 50 results! Three players who tied with noteworthy 53s were Pete Daudlin, Walter Balsam and Andy Orsini.

Wow! Youngster Dave la Bonte proved that keeping the ball in play and out of the trees will help your score. ‘Down the Middle Dave’ led the 86y+ group with a sensational 45. Gerry Becigneul played very well as he earned a very commendable nifty 50. Noteworthy results also were achieved by Bill Edwards, Orville Elliott and Murray Cascadden. I don’t know about you, but I’ll be heading over to the driving range to work on my game. If you also need to improve aspects of your game, you can buy tokens in the club house. Hopefully, those whose games slipped last week will do better next time. Keep swinging and have fun!

School year wraps up with Fun Day

To wrap up the school year, Gore Hill’s Principal Council organized a Fun Day for students. Activities included Duck, Duck Splash, Over-Under Waterfall, Football Frenzy and Jumbo Volleyball. To complement the day, Parent Council provided a barbecue.

Erie Shores Thursday night league results

The past two Thursdays have proven to be two of the hottest golf days this year in the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores Golf Club. But, as the league might say, “bring on the heat”, as the low scores have been just as hot in both net and gross categories.

And, after scoring a blistering 5 under par 30 two weeks ago that left him four strokes ahead of all other shooters, Brian Humphreys continues to finish on top this past week with a 1 under par 34 that left him tied with Mike Ferreira and Neil Sawatzky who also had rounds of 34.

Sitting another stroke back at even par 35 were Mike MacKinnon and Ward Hutchins, while Scott Wilkinson, Kyle Humphreys, Tim Tiessen and Richard Lowes all finished another stroke back with 1 over par rounds of 36.

In the handicap low net division, Dan Musuronchan led all shooters two weeks ago with a 6 under par net 29 to finish 2 ahead of Gary Bondy and Van Tan who both were tied for second with 4 under par net 31s.

This past week, June 5, Kevin Sawatzky and John Bergen tied for low with sizzling 7 under par net 28s to give them a one-shot advantage over Dan Musuronchan, who came in with a 5 under par net 30. Jason Tiessen and Matt Quiring were next at 4 under par net 31s, which was one better than the net 32s scored by Bob Dick, Rick Bergen and Mike MacKinnon.

In the gross skins competition two weeks ago, winners included Joel Schnekenburger’s birdie 3 on hole #1, Peter Neufeld’s birdie 3 on hole #2,

Kyle Humphreys’ birdie 2 on hole #5, Brian Humphreys’ birdie 3 on hole #7, Greg Dun-

more’s birdie 3 on hole #9 and Paul Driedger’s net eagle 2 on hole #9.

This past week, Dennis McDonald picked up 2 skins with birdie 3s on holes #1 and #4, while other gross birdie winners included Richard Lowes, Neil Sawatzky, Ward Hutchins, Ken Cobby and Claudio Sabelli.

In the overall skins standings, Kyle Humphreys continues to lead the way with $70, while Abe Bergen is sitting $25 back in second place at $45. Tied for third place at $35 apiece are Bill Ruiter, Greg Zimney, Peter Neufeld, John Penner, Paul Driedger and Tim Towle, while Ralph Warkentin is in ninth spot with $32.

In the main team competition, as of week’s end the Duffers & Bluffers, led by captain Ward Hutchins, remain in first place with 172 points. That keeps them 7 points ahead of the Bushwhackers who are alone in second now with 165 points.

The Screwballs team has dropped a spot, falling 10 points back into third with 155 points, while the Shankadelics are only 3 points behind them in fourth place at 152.

The Crazy Chrysler squad had a good night collecting 14 points to remain secure in fifth place with 145 points, and that is 22 better than the Sultans of Swing team who continue to troll the basement with 123 points.

To follow the complete list of the league’s weekly results and find out more about upcoming matches and future fun nights, simply go to www.erieshoresgolf.com and click on the “Official Thursday Night Men’s League Website”.

E.S. ladies 18-hole golf

On Tuesday, July 3 the Erie Shores 18 hole ladies league weathered the sweltering heat and hordes of June/ Fish flies!

The game played was Whack & Hack. The winning team was Diana Jones, Lynda Mastronardi, Jo-Anne Smith and Diane Penner.

Chip-ins: Tym Brannagan #6, Jo-Anne Smith #17, Beth Conn #15, Lynda Mastronardi #18, Mary Lappan #12, and Vi Gillett #8 and #9.

The lucky (and skillful) winner of the longest putt was Carol Quinn.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Mrs. Coristine’s Grade 6 students enjoy a challenging game of Jumbo Volleyball.

Serena Anscombe (seated) tries to capture as many marbles as possible with her toes during Marble Grab as Auri Miler counts her total. This was just one of the activities the students enjoyed at Gore Hill’s Fun Day. (Submitted photos)

From left to right, students Sara Nantais, Andrea Austin and Breanne Fehr take time for a photo opportunity.

Tea Poison was the winner in the four- to seven-year-old category for the 15th annual Southwest Outdoors Club’s Kids’ Fishing Derby Saturday, July 7. Poison reeled in a 20.25” sheephead to take top honours in the second youngest of four categories. About 150 youths attended the gathering, which offered a

Ideal weather for fishing derby

Felicity Friesen looks on as her brother Oliver Friesen removes a catfish from his line.

Sloane and KJ Hopper enjoy their first time fishing.

David Penner prepares for the next big catch.

Dennis and Dan Reive of the Southwest Outdoors Club announce winners of the four age categories.

Wheatley Area Minor Soccer Wind-Up Day June 23

U9 Sun Parlour Shriners – Champions

U9 Wheatley Omstead Sharks

Team members: Reid Charles, Makayla Dyck, Keagan Hatt, Christina Knelsen, Nellie Knelsen, Logan Konrad, Samuel Neufeld, Vincent Pennie, Jaxon Riediger, Cameron Snoek, Lucca Thiessen, Tyler Thomas, Jackson Williams. Coaches: Jill Riediger and Jason Konrad.

Team members: Brody Brown, Kayden Cook, Aidan Fehr, Joel Fehr, Grace Hit, Brayden Hutchingame-Lumley, Taylor Lefaive, Shawn Renwick, Joseph Schnekenburger, Alexa Theile, Brady Walker, Kirstyn Williams, Dallas Young. Coach: Kim Williams.

U9 Lil Hil’s

Team members: Marla Amaral, Sean Amaral, Kayla Casimiro, Owen Derksen, Ty Gould, Rosemary Hamm, Max Hillman, Ryan Krueger, Joey Martens, Brent Pimentel, Aidan Pulley, Jonathan Recker, Blake Rougoor. Coaches: Mario Amaral and Dawson Amaral.

U9 Erie Ramblers

Team members: Ben Arquette, Hayden Chapados, David Chilcott, Ryan Drummond, Anna Enns, Nathan Ford, Brayden Foster, Miranda Friesen, Kaeden McCormick, Emily Neufeld, Rex Pearce, Darius Peters, Drake Wigle. Coach: Kevin Ford.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, your head is in the stars and your feet are on the ground, but this outlook is working for you. Just do not live in fantasy land too long.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, just when you thought a relationship had gone as far as it could go, things start to change this week. Plenty of excitement is coming your way.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

You might get word of something exciting or new coming your way, Gemini. A chance to socialize with others or even a job opportunity may be on the horizon. Keep an eye out.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

This is a week for having fun and letting loose, Cancer. These may be things you haven’t done in some time and you can certainly use a break from the norm.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

You may be reticent to go back to work, especially if you are coming off of an extended vacation, Leo. But putting off the inevitable will only make the transition tougher.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, there may be some buzz surrounding your social life this week if you are game for taking chances. It may be time to pursue a burgeoning friendship.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Are you ready for a well-calculated risk, Libra? If so, then a startup venture, sizable investment or converting a hobby into a career could be the way to go.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

You can’t lie to yourself, Scorpio, so own up to anything that needs improving. Take some time for

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Love and support are all around you this week, Sagittarius. This support couldn’t come soon enough. Some extra support will help you overcome an obstacle.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, there is strength in numbers. If you can rally together a team, you can accomplish much of your to-do list for the week in half of the time.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Thoughts about how you can work less but earn more may have been swirling through your mind, Aquarius. Write down your plan and determine how to make it happen.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

this week, Pisces. Before you believe that something is false, gather all the facts.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JULY 8

Jaden Smith, Actor (20)

JULY 9

Fred Savage, Actor (42)

JULY 10

JULY 11

Georgio Armani, Designer (54)

JULY 12

Loni Love, Comic (47)

JULY 13

1967 Fairlane GTA at Essex Railway Station

On Friday, June 8, Andre Quenneville of Essex arrived at the 2nd Annual All-Ford Car Show at the historic Essex Railway Station behind the wheel of his 1967 Fairlane GTA 2-door hardtop with a Deep Forest Green finish and a license plate that lets you know he lives in Canada: “67 GT EH.”

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

That’s a variation of GTA, the official designation of a Fairlane 500XL GT hardtop coupe with automatic transmission. Under Andre’s hood is the standard GT 390 cubic inch big-block V8 engine with 335 horsepower, all the get-upand-go that Andre will ever need. The automatic shift lever is on the floor between the two black bucket seats.

The car originally came from Sarnia and Andre bought it 20 years ago. It needed work. Over the next six or seven years, he rebuilt it into the dazzling show car it is today with its Deep Forest Green finish, a later model Ford colour in base coat/clear coat.

He grew up in Stoney Point and remembers three local muscle cars, including a Fairlane. Andre has now worked for the Ford Motor Company for 22 years and three generations of his family have worked for Ford. It is not surprising that Andre decided a ’67 Fairlane GTA was the perfect car for him.

The Fairlane name was first applied to the top-of-the-line Fords in 1955 with the name coming from the Ford fam-

Erie Shores senior golf

The weather on June 2 was hot, the June bugs were thick, the breeze was welcoming, and 54 senior golfers at Erie Shores Golf Course still loved the game enough to be in the midst of it all.

The draw winners were Dick Segedin and Paul Pringle. Closest to the pin on #3 was Ed Krahn and on #16 Ian McIver.

The longest putt on #9 was made by Richard Leslie and on #18 by Wayne Quinn.

In a game of straight golf, the team with the lowest net scores would claim victory. With a team net score of 273, the winning team was Tom Miehl, Gary Gallagher, Frank Dick and Brett Madden. In second with a net score of 287 were Bob Sutherland, Norm Beattie, Tom Bondy and Keith Greenhill. In third place with a score of 288 were Matt Dick, Henry Hildebrandt, Brent Metz and Barry Miller. Also with a score of 288, but placed in 4th by retrogression, was the team of Dave Wilkinson, Stefan Kowal and Neil Reimer.

Low round of the day was made by Glen Rideout. Glen had 2 birds on #4 and #8 on his way to a 73. Matt Dick was a ways behind but still shot a fine round of 80.

Two birds were made by Bob Sutherland on #1 and #2, Don Chalcraft on #1 and #12, and Gary McRae on #1 and #9. Also birdying the first hole were Henry Hildebrandt, Brett Madden and Don Mensch. Brent Metz birdied #2, Keith Brown #4 and Richard Leslie #9. Norm Beattie, Wayne Oeherking and Mike Thibodeau birdied #11. Ron Tremblay and Ed Krahn birdied #12. Barry Miller had a bird on 13, with Mike Getty rounding off the birds on #14.

Don’t forget to sign up for next week. Hopefully the June bugs will be gone by then.

ily’s ancestral home in Ireland. It’s also the name of Henry Ford’s Fair Lane estate near Dearborn, Michigan.

In 1962, Ford entered the mid-size market with the Fairlane, a full two years before GM brought out the Chevelle. In its first year, the Fairlane built and sold almost 300,000 cars. In its second year, it sold over 300,000 cars. Its wheelbase was 6 inches longer than the compact Falcon and 3.5 inches shorter than the full-size Ford Galaxie.

With its lighter weight and sportier handling, the Fairlane GT and GTA became very popular with people looking for horsepower. These cars are highly collectible today. Andre was born on Saturday, July 17, 1954. This story is scheduled for print just before his birthday. Wishing you many happy returns!

Local Bridge Results

Wheatley Bridge Club, June 26: 1st Marlene Wilkins, 2nd Art Verhaeghe, 3rd Dave Derbyshire. Bridge is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club. If you enjoy playing euchre or pepper, you’ll love playing bridge. New players are always welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, July 4: North/South - 1st Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 2nd Roger Cote and Marie Ellwood, 3rd Jeanne Manners and Shirley Plant. East/West1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Sonia and Ernie Jackiw, 3rd Bob and Sally Bell. Bridge games are every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

Harrow Bridge Club, July 5: North/South - 1st Pat DeNapoli and Teri Ford, 2nd Frieda Birch and Jan Cooper, 3rd Pauline Mikolash and Al Morrison. East/West - 1st Joyce Stewart and Buddy Ellwood, 2nd Penny Stuart and Lorna Malott, 3rd Moira Escott and Mary Strachan. Bridge is on Thursday at Harrowood, 7 p.m.

Euchre news

We open the cover on the Euchre Book of Records to bring you up to date on the month of June winners.

June 2: Ladies high was won by Nancy Wells with 87. Harold Dundas took men’s high with 83. Lena Janik had 5 lone hands. Elsie Smith had the best effort with 53.

June 9: Ladies high went to Mavis Rutter with 92. Robert Lapsa had men’s high with 74. Lena Janik won 6 lone hands. Best effort went to Audrey Ives with 45.

June 16: Jean Brodie had ladies high with 101. Moe Hansen won men’s high with 94. Pearce Plato took 5 lone hands. Linda Humphries had 42 for best effort.

June 23: Audrey Ives took ladies high with 84. Winning men’s high was John Smith with 96. Moe Hansen had 6 lone hands. Best effort was by Elsie Smith with 51.

June 30: Nancy Wells had ladies high with 75. Men’s high was held by Harold Dundas with 89. Lena Janik had 7 lone hands. For best effort, Lillian Wells had 56. Euchre is played every Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club. The third Saturday of the month is potluck at 6:00 p.m. The last Saturday of the month is cake and ice-cream to celebrate special occasions. The Euchre Club always welcomes new players.

Andre Quenneville with his 1967 Fairlane 500XL GTA hardtop at the Essex Railway Station All-Ford Car Show June 8.

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greenhouses

JOB OPPORTUNITY

General Labour Warehouse, Vegetable Packer

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Greenhouse Worker

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting

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WORK CONDITIONS:

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Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4

General Labourers for 2018 Processing Season

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GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED

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Bicycle winners show off their new rides following the draw for the