May 2, 2018

Welcome to the new Southpoint Sun-Journal

Welcome to the first issue of the Southpoint Sun-Journal, serving the communities of Leamington and Wheatley.

The Wheatley Journal has published as the newspaper of record for Wheatley since 1895. It was born in a time when print media was the only link between Wheatley and the rest of the world. To say things have changed a lot since then is stating the obvious. The Wheatley Journal has changed with the times over the decades and is changing yet again.

By combining the Leamington Southpoint Sun and the Wheatley Journal we are creating an even stronger, broader LOCAL regional weekly newspaper. The Southpoint Sun-Journal is delivered to 13,000 households weekly. The Sun-Journal is distributed FREE from as far as the Graham Sideroad in the west, to the Zion Sideroad in the east and north to Essex County Road 14. It is also available for FREE pickup at a variety of store locations in Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley.

This area is very unique with Wheatley being situated inside the boundaries of Chatham-Kent, yet being only 11 km from Leamington…

Needless to say, Leamington and Wheatley share many amenities, facilities, schools, sports and organizations. And now, they share a community newspaper.

The Sun-Journal will continue to provide local municipal news – both Leamington and Chatham-Kent, as well as everything you love about both papers.

Leamington readers may notice more Wheatley news and Wheatley readers will notice more Leamington news. In the end, everyone is getting more news.

We encourage all our schools to continue to send in photos of their activities, as well as the service groups and sports teams. We’ll do our best to bring you a well rounded balance of local news, sports and arts and entertainment.

Feel free to call our office at 519-398-9098 or drop in to see us at 194 Talbot Street East, Leamington.

Middle School hosts second Unstoppable Run

By Bryan Jessop

While Cardinal Carter Middle School had much to celebrate, staff and students did at the same time have a major case of the blues — and the yellows, and the greens and the pinks and the oranges.

The school hosted its second yearly Unstoppable Run Friday, Apr. 20, where all 154 Grade 7 and 8 students capped about a month of fundraising with a day of running, walking, dancing, singing, playing games and other outdoor activities. Four weeks prior to the event, students took on a pledge drive to raise money for school functions, materials, field trips and other events and outings. By the time The Unstoppable Run kicked off Friday morning, a sum of about $4,400 and counting had been collected. Each Grade 6 student involved in this year’s Unstoppable Run paid a flat fee to take part in the festivities.

In much the same fashion as the inaugural 2017 event at the nearby Queen of Peace site, this year’s series of events was officially launched by an opportunity for top fundraising students to “colour bomb” their teachers with containers of powdered dyes. This year, Grade 7 student Matthew Preston and his sister Nicole Preston (Grade 8) shared the top honour by raising an even $400 each. The top pledge collector of each class was

given the chance to colour bomb their teacher at midfield of the Cardinal Carter soccer pitch while the top three overall fundraisers were able to cover the school’s principal, vice principal and French teacher with the harmless yet messy multi-coloured dyes.

Shortly afterwards, the middle school group was joined by Grade 6 classes visiting from feeder schools St. Louis in Leamington and St. Jean de Brebeuf in Kingsville for a steady schedule of celebrations. After social time, judging for best costumes, healthy snacks, a kick-off assembly and application of temporary tattoos, teachers had the opportunity for payback. All participating students embarked upon a walk or run of between four and 5 kilometres along the nearby walking trail, where they were intermittently colour bombed by teachers awaiting them at the Oak Street West crossover.

The walk/run was followed by a lunch courtesy of Dominos and the After Run Pit Party on the school’s soccer field, where students were offered one colour packet each to release into the open air while DJ services were offered by Cardinal Carter Secondary School’s Eddie Andary. The day concluded with games, snacks, prize draws and the remainder of the afternoon’s

The second annual Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School Unstoppable Run’s schedule of activities began with a colour bombing of teachers by top student fundraisers on the school’s soccer field Friday, Apr. 20. As of that day, the event raised $4,400 and counting for student activities, programs, supplies and field trips. (Sun-Journal Photo)

Tourism report draws Council praise

By Mike Thibodeau

A detailed report about where tourism is, and where it should go, drew nothing but praise from Leamington councillors last week (April 23).

“For the first time it feels like we have our feet on solid ground,” was the summation of Mayor John Paterson.

He said the report justifies why the town has spent money on culture and entertainment in recent years.

The report from tourism and cultural director Kyra Knapp outlines a detailed development strategy.

And when it comes to tourism, Knapp said it is the second largest growth sector in the local economy, behind farming.

Over the next 15 years it is the “millennial” age group who will be targeted as they comprise 25 per cent of the population. And she says a study done in 2016 shows the first priority for visitors anywhere is “food and drink.”

Councillor Tim Wilkinson said Knapp’s report “identifies the gaps” in the local tourism drive.

Knapp said that for two years they have been examining Leamington’s existing and emerging tourism environment, building relationships, doing targeted research on the “Leamington tourist” and researching best practises for branding and marketing.

“In 2018 the tourism department will be assessing the readiness of Leamington businesses to welcome tourists by creating a data base of existing market-ready experiences

and developing resources and guides to help businesses become market ready.”

From that, in 2019 the department will create a travel and tourism media attraction program.

More important, that effort, she says, will also “complete a gap analysis of tourism related business and product.”

Knapp outlined the three major components that tourists are looking for:

• outdoor adventure

• festivals and events

• culinary and agri-tourism.

In 2016 the town began marketing a new tourism name and logo – “Onthe42nd” – which has its own website and is linked to the town website. 42 refers to the geographic latitude which runs through Point Pelee.

For councillors, Knapp’s report does highlight a major spending thrust in recent years along the waterfront, including the April 19 official opening of the band shell at the Seacliff Park waterfront at a cost of $1.4 million. A special series of music events is scheduled this summer. As well, Council approved spending to build a railing on the dock to open it to pedestrian traffic this year.

Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald suggested the report provides a vision of a road that the town has travelled in the past and she wants the community to benefit from it.

For the tourism report, a number of people representing groups were in the audience, including The Bank Theatre, Chamber of Commerce, Hogs for Hospice, and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island.

Church Directory

ANGLICAN St. John The Evangelist

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

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

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

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-5491

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Heritage Baptist Church 555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley

519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner

Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm

Wheatley Baptist Church 47 Talbot St. E., Wheatley 519-825-7433

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church

589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994

Sunday Worship 11 am

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

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

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church

311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am (Eng)

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

Deer Run Church

1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington

www.deerrun.church 519-326-9734

Sunday Worship Services

9:00 am (German), 10:30 am and 11:45 am (English Services)

Lighting ok’d for sports complex

By Mike Thibodeau

Leamington Council has agreed to update aging lighting systems in three areas of the Kinsmen Sports Complex.

At the April 9 meeting an $88,000 expense was approved to purchase new lights for the Highbury Arena, gymnasium and racquetball/squash courts.

Late last fall the lights in the Unico arena were replaced with a new LED system because of “significant lighting challenges”, said recreation services manager Terry Symons. That update markedly brightened the playing surface.

In his report, Symons said that “various contractors” were contacted to examine potential repairs at Unico arena but “each of which seemed costly” and there were some “contradictions.”

He said the local company, EWS, then conducted a “lighting study” and eventually recommended the move to LED lights. EWS even completed the paperwork to obtain a government energy saving grant. Those “rebates” will total about $14,000 – $8,400 for the Highbury rink, $880 for the gym and $4,720 for courts.

Councillor John Jacobs expressed concern that a tendering process wasn't used for the purchase.

Administrator Peter Neufeld said the depth of information that EWS provided in its study “far exceeded that provided by the other group.” And there was no charge.

Symons said he was recommending the EWS purchase because of the product and warranty.

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727

Sunday Worship 9:45 am

Summer Worship Services 10 am

Meadow Brook Church 219 Talbot Street East Leamington 519-326-3605

2 Sunday Worship Services 9 am and 11 am

North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

South Point Community Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington Pastor Dave Bretzlaff 519-819-1590

Sunday Service 10:30 am

Spanish Service Sunday 6 pm

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

Leamington District Memorial Hospital 194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443

PENTECOSTAL

LakePoint Family Church

285 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-322-2316

Service Sunday 9:15 am & 11:15 am

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

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

English/Spanish 6:30 pm

Templo Christiano De Leamington

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

Sunday Worship Services 3 pm

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

United Pentecostal Church

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

Sunday Worship Services 11 am PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541

www.pccweb.ca/knoxleamnington/ Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

ROMAN

CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Church

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass 5:00 pm

Sunday Masses 8 am and 10 am 10:30 am Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament - Wheatley

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

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

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

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

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

Olinda-Ruthven United Church

1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven ON 519-326-3138

Sunday Services at 9:30 am

Wheatley United Church

59 Talbot St. W., Wheatley ON 519-825-4157

Sunday Services at 10:30 am

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352

Sunday Service 10:30 am

Paterson said those groups “are our partners” in tourism efforts.

“We did call around but didn’t get anything back on producing the same product,” added Symons.

The installation of the lights will involve bids from contractors.

Councillors want more information on contracts

By Mike Thibodeau

John Jacobs has finally convinced his council mates they deserve more information when it comes to awarding contracts.

At a Leamington Council session on April 9th, Jacobs said he would have liked more information to approve a contract to purchase arena lights.

Then last week, April 23, he announced he was not going to support another contract because he wanted to see more details.

And several councillors agreed.

The contract was for security at the marina with three firms responding to a “request for proposal.”

Paul Barnable, community services director, explained the contract “has a huge human resource component”, and is not simply based on numbers.

Administrator Peter Neufeld said another problem is that some of the companies that respond provide “proprietary” information they don't “want their competitors to know.”

“Numbers are not the determining factor.”

Mayor John Paterson said staff was hired to make these decisions in this type of contract.

“We're not getting the information to show us what the submissions are,” said Jacobs.

He said he respects the process of staff but he would still like to see more details.

Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald said Council has to be “more open and transparent.”

“I respect the professionalism of staff, but ‘the buck stops with us (Council),’ she said. “We're not ‘micro-managing’ but we have to answer to the public.”

Both Councillor John Hammond and Tim Wilkinson agreed councillors need more information.

The worry for Paterson was if the contract was turned down, the marina would open May 1 without security.

“I don't want to defeat this, I just want to make a point,” said Jacobs.

Barnable noted that councillors could examine all the submissions in detail prior to meetings.

MacDonald said she felt Council had made its point on the issue.

The contract was awarded to the Commissionaires for $30,200 this year and $32,000 next year.

Norm Chesterfield

Birding Day is May 16

Twen ty-four years ago, on Wednesday, May 16, 1994, the first birding walk took place at Wheatley Provincial Park honouring “The Bird Man of Wheatley” – Norm Chesterfield –for his accomplishments in the birding world.

Mr. Chesterfield was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records from 1983-1990 for the most sightings. His lifetime sightings were: World 6617, Canada 520, Ontario 407.

This particular day came about because the councils of Mersea Township, Romney Township and the Village of Wheatley thought to honour Chesterfield with a proclamation stating the third week in May henceforth to be known as “Norm Chesterfield Week”.

Since that time, on the Wednesday of the third week in May, a walk has taken place at the Wheatley park. This year, on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, the 25th annual walk will be led by Tom Preney.

Mr. Preney is the Biodiversity Coordinator for the City of Windsor, and as such he is also coordinator at the Ojibway Prairie Complex. His primary goal as coordinator is to assist in the management and documentation of local flora and fauna.

Preney is an avid naturalist with interests in all vertebrates, arthropods, fungi and vascular plants. He also enjoys leading natural history tours which allows him to educate and share his enthusiasm of the natural world with others.

Participants in the Norm Chesterfield Birding Walk will gather at the Wheatley Provincial Park gates from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. The tour begins at 7:30. Whether you are a seasoned birder or a beginner, all are welcome.

Collision at Coatsworth Rd.

Late Wednesday night, April 25, Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a single motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Coatsworth Road and 4th Concession Line.

The driver, a 41-year-old Leamington man, was transported to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with serious injuries and was later transferred to a London hospital. He was the lone occupant in the vehicle at the time of the collision.

The Traffic Unit is continuing their investigation.

Shorebirds flock to Hillman Marsh in May

Bird enthusiasts from around the world make Leamington one of their bucket list destinations each May, and Hillman Marsh is ready to greet these guests from May 1-20 at the annual Shorebird Celebration.

“Building on the successes of our partnership with the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO), we have continued with the expansion of the Shorebird Celebration to six days per week over a three week period,” explains Danielle Breault Stuebing, ERCA’s Director of Communications and Outreach Services. “Experts from OFO will be at the Shorebird Viewing Shelter from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays to help guests identify these stunning creatures.”

There are also bird identification signs at the shelter highlighting distinguishing characteristics.

The shorebird habitat at Hillman Marsh is unique in

North America. The managed habitat creates the perfect combination of mudflats to provide nutrition and a resting area for migrating shorebirds.

"Hillman Marsh is a fabulous place, especially in spring, to see numerous waterbirds and shorebirds feeding regularly prior to their migration north,” said Dave Milsom of OFO.

The marsh is managed annually in late winter to produce the desired habitat: water levels are reduced so mud flats appear in preparation for shorebird arrival. Wild rice is grown each summer and harvested in the fall. “The remaining stubble encourages organisms to proliferate and provides for the shore and water birds each spring. The birds are often very close to the shoreline which makes for exceptional viewing. A large bird blind is open for visitors to photograph and study the birds,” added Mil-

som. Volunteers from the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory will also undertake bird banding and adoptions at Hillman on May 12 and 13.

“Combined with Point Pelee National Park’s Festival of Birds and the 100th anniversary of the park, we’re expecting a great turnout now that spring has finally sprung,” said Breault Stuebing. “The viewing opportunities in the Pelee/Hillman region during spring migration are unparalleled, and visitors travel here from around the world. We don’t always realize how lucky we are to have this world class event in our own backyard.”

Entrance fees are $6 per vehicle or special spring birding passes are available. More information about the Shorebird Celebration is available at essexregionconservation.ca

We are looking for students who are interested in pursuing an education in health care and likely to return to work in our community. We want to improve and grow the health care services in this region.

Award Type: Scholarship

Amount: $500

Number of Recipients: Four students annually

Category of Study: Health Care Related

Application Deadline: May 25th, 2018

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be in the graduating year of uninterrupted full-time studies in high school

• OR currently enrolled in a health care field.

• Has filed an application to attend a college or university upon graduating from High School

Application form:

• Please visit WWW.LDHC.CA to download application form OR

• Pick up form at 8 Clark St. W, Leamington, ON

It is about you, your dreams and aspirations, and your perseverance to succeed.

Good luck to all applicants from the LDHC team. And thank you for letting us be a part of your dental health care team for the past 30 years!

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

Mark Ribble

Sidekicks are more than noodle dishes

I saw a clip of an old Benny Hill skit last week and it brought back a lot of memories.

It was pure nonsense, but was hilarious nonetheless.

His little bald sidekick, Jackie, was always the one who made me laugh.

Sidekicks have been great TV characters for years, and often get overshadowed by the star.

But sometimes, the second fiddle is the most entertaining.

Don Knotts’ Barney Fife character was always the highlight of any Andy Griffith Show episode. Even when Goober, Gomer and Otis had their scenes, Barney always came away with the biggest laughs. I’d have to put him up as one of my favourites.

Ed Norton of the Honeymooners would have to run a close second in that department for me. His antics only served to frustrate Gleason’s Ralph Kramden character even more than normal.

For just about every successful TV comedy, you can name a funnier-than-the-star co-star who steals the scenes

over and over again.

Think about Lenny and Squiggy every time they entered a scene with “Hello” during Laverne and Shirley’s run. As funny as the Cindy Williams and Penny Marshall characters were, those guys made that show even more hilarious.

On the MASH set, Klinger, Radar and Frank Burns all provided great secondary comedy to Hawkeye’s antics.

When you think of Happy Days, most people think of Fonzie, even though the central star of that show was Ron Howard’s character, Richie. Even Potsie and Ralph got more laughs than Richie did.

Every good show has a great supporting cast and that still holds true to this day.

Will and Grace have rebooted and not missed a step, but the majority of laughs come from Jack and Karen and their outrageous personas.

The reboot of Roseanne has been a success too, due largely to the return of sister Jackie, played so well by Laurie Metcalf. She carried that show in the old days and still gets some great lines in the new version.

If we think back to iconic shows like All In The Family, Archie’s character was certainly a great one, but Edith re-

letters to the editor

Production and supply of drinking water should remain a public entity

Dear Editor:

I recently attended a Leamington Council meeting regarding a separate issue and was unfortunately quite surprised with a Union Water presentation regarding a proposal to change its governance structure, I am a retired Municipal Engineer with extensive experience with both water systems and governance.

I was quite taken aback in regards to the presentations inference that the current structure was not viable. Numerous Ontario systems are governed by Joint Boards of Management and seem to function without any issues (including my previous employer).

I would urge all residents and taxpayers of the fourmember municipalities – Leamington, Kingsville, Essex and Lakeshore – to carefully evaluate this proposal to transition into a Municipal Service Corporation. As we all know, the Provincial Government move to a framework of LDCs and MSCs in our Hydro industries have been noth-

ing short of a nightmare for ratepayers.

The production and supply of our drinking water should remain a public entity, and not a business. The current structure is accountable to not only its Board members but also the four respective Municipal Councils, allowing for much more oversight and accountability. A restructuring into an MSC would be based on a more corporate, profit driven, autonomous model with potential for the Board to be comprised of industry “experts” who could potentially dictate capital expenditures, future growth, and corresponding debt burden.

I would urge all residents to research this proposal very carefully, and to contact their respective elected representative and strongly voice their concerns in this matter before this moves forward.

– Respectfully, J.F. Simenon, P. Eng. (Retired) Leamington, ON

ally stole the show in a lot of scenes.

Of course, you can counter that with strong main characters who really carried shows on their backs, like Sanford and Son and Gilligan’s Island. Both had great supporting casts, but no real ‘second fiddle’ character who stood out over the rest.

Over at the Carol Burnett Show, Harvey Korman and Tim Conway were often the ones getting the biggest laughs, but Carol was no slouch in that department either.

Even the kids’ shows had great sidekicks. Bozo had Mr. Calliope, who eventually gave way to Mr. Whoodini. The Friendly Giant had Rusty and Jerome. Even Captain Kangaroo had Mr. Green Jeans. Batman had Robin, The Green Hornet had Kato, and Lone Ranger had Tonto.

On the cartoon side, sidekicks were rampant. Rocky eventually got even billing with Bullwinkle. While Sweet Polly Purebred was hardly a sidekick, a humble and loveable shoeshine boy, otherwise known as Underdog, always came to her rescue.

So as we strive to be ‘top dog’ in our chosen profession, maybe it’s just as exciting to be the sidekick. Sometimes they get the more memorable gig.

A Walk Through Time –A Look At The Past

Courtesy of C. Scott Holland

April 16, 1908: At about 3 a.m. a week prior, an explosion was heard near downtown Leamington. The next morning when the Post Office was opened its safe door was found to be blown off. No money, registered letters or stamps were taken. Entrance had been gained through a window and the back door pried open. No damage was done other than to the safe.

April 23, 1914: The Collingwood Shipbuilding Company had completed and handed over a package, freight and passenger steamer called “The Pelee” to the Windsor and Pelee Steamship Co. of Amherstburg. The new boat was constructed of steel and was capable of shipping automobiles and carrying up to 500 passengers.

New president for Two Creeks group

By Bryan Jessop

For the first time since it formed more than a quarter century ago, Wheatley Two Creeks Association has a new president.

After founding The Friends of Two Creeks in 1992 — and playing a lead role in countless projects, programs, events, renovations and improvements at Two Creeks Conservation Area since then — president Rick Taves has officially handed the organization’s reins to fellow board member Gerry Souilliere. Having served as vice president for the previous three years, Souilliere was voted in to take on the association’s lead role during a regular board of directors meeting held Thursday, Apr. 5.

“It’s a great honour to have the trust of the membership and to take over for Rick,” Souilliere said. “He’s the one who started it and built it with his crew to make it what it is today.”

Souilliere has been involved with Wheatley Two Creeks Association for about half a dozen years in various capacities, assisting with the facility’s maintenance and supporting projects such as the replacement of the Pearce Bridge in October of 2016, having cut the 100-plus planks to be fitted for the new structure’s walkway. More recently, he assisted with the installation of a dance pad in front of the site’s stage. He has also played a role in organizing the site’s annual Summer Concert Series that takes place Sundays from early June to early September each year. Souilliere has also taken on chores such as the construction of various buildings, planting trees, cutting trails and repairing roofs.

“I’m basically here to maintain what Rick’s built over the years,” he explained. “He’s done the hard part.”

Taves first inquired about Souilliere’s interest in the position during a directors’ meeting about two years ago. Now at the age of 73 and having recently suffered a heart attack, the founding member of the association explained that the time had come to make way for new leadership.

“This is actually something I’ve been thinking about since before the health issues,” Taves noted. “I’m not a spring chicken any more. With something like this, you have to know when to step back and let the younger people get more involved. I’m very happy to see Gerry in the president’s position.”

The association was launched 26 years ago as Friends of Two Creeks under what is now an ongoing contract with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority. The organization achieved non-profit corporation status in 2003 — the same year it changed its name to Wheatley Two Creeks Association. Nine years later, it gained recognition from Revenue Canada as a charity group, qualified to issue tax receipts.

Despite stepping down as president, Taves noted that he will remain on the board of directors and continue to serve with the association’s Music Committee. He will also continue his commitment to various fundraising projects and will assist with on-site projects requiring tractor work.

One of Souilliere’s first priorities as president will be to oversee the replacement of the 87-acre site’s main Northern bridge. He explained that the current structure spanning the main creek is in a considerable state of disrepair and that he’d like to see it replaced before the end of the current calendar year.

Taking on Souilliere’s former position of vice president is Joe Pinsonneault.

ERCA lauded for Sturgeon Creek effort

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) was complimented on its efforts in Leamington’s Sturgeon Creek.

You’ve turned “an unsightly area into a nice wetland,” Councillor John Jacobs told ERCA manager Richard Wyma, at the April 23 Council meeting. Wyma was there to brief Council on its plans this year and explain details in the ERCA budget.

Wyma said the project calls for the updating of about 100 acres of uplands and five acres of wetland in the Sturgeon Creek basin, working in conjunction with the Caldwell First Nation. It also plans a 10-acre habitat enhancement at Hillman Marsh.

This year ERCA has budgeted to spend $9.3 million, obtaining most of its funding from grants and senior government sources. The county municipalities will contribute about $3.1 million to the budget and Leamington’s share of that is $187,000, or 5.9 per cent.

Wyma said the average cost of conservation authorities across Ontario is about $18 per tax household but in Essex it is about half at $8.

In Leamington ERCA also operates the Hillman Marsh Conservation Area.

CK residents can track infrastructure projects online

Chatham-Kent residents can keep track of the major infrastructure projects being undertaken this year through an interactive municipal webpage.

Chris Thibert, Chatham-Kent’s Acting Director of Engineering and Transportation, said going to www.chatham-kent.ca/constructionprojects opens a map of Chatham-Kent on which each project tabs are listed. Information includes details of the work, timing, weekly progress updates and traffic tips.

“We’re mindful of how projects can create traffic issues for residents,” he said. “It’s important for us to keep residents informed on why we’ve undertaken the work, whether we’re on schedule and when things will get back to normal.”

The projects include work on roads, bridges, sewers and water mains.

Chatham-Kent projects total just under $50-million.

Rick Taves, Past President, Two Creeks Conservation Authority

Marissa Pearce OWNER

August 18, 1959 - May 3, 2016

The only thing that has not changed in our lives is our love for you. Missing you always. Dawn, Chelsea, Mom and Dad, Mom B., Sharron, Tim, Garrit

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of a Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather who passed away one year ago

June 7, 1939 - May 5, 2017

Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday, Missing you is the heartache that never goes away.

Always in our hearts, Marg, Lisa, Scott, Nathan and Brittany

You

We

April 10, 1932 - May 6, 2008

If only the sky could open

And your dear face I could see, Oh, what a wonderful feeling I know would come over me,

But you are with the angels Far from sin and pain, Where Jesus said “Believe in Me And thou shalt see him again”.

Although you can’t be here with me We’re truly not apart, Until the final breath I take You’ll be living in my heart.

Always in our thoughts and sadly missed, Linda and family

Who passed away 10 years ago May 6th

I wish that I could see you Dad For just a little while. I wish that we could sit and talk And see your lovely smile. But wishing gets me nowhere And longing is in vain.

So I will hold you in my heart Until we meet again.

Love Judi, Joe and Maggie

News of the pews

Wheatley United Church… a place where your spirit can rest.

A big thank you to Pastor John for his message on Sunday and to the choir for their anthem.

Next week the ushers are Ted Cobby and Neil Adamson. Mother’s Day – May 13 – is Christian Family Sunday. Choir practice is at 9:30 every Sunday morning. Keeping U N Stitches will meet on Monday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the sewing room. Don’t forget to pick up blocks the Saturday before.

The Joint Ministry Committee will meet at Wheatley United on Saturday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m. in the parlour.

The annual Mother & Daughter Banquet is May 11. Advance tickets only by calling Suzanne 519-825-4392 or Cheryl 519-825-9194.

Prayer time is on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:00 a.m. in the pastor’s study. If anyone has a special request that they wish to keep private, we will pray for your unspoken prayer requests.

Online public consultations: official languages are everyone’s business

As the 50th anniversary of Canada’s Official Languages Act draws near, the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages is inviting Canadians to share their opinions on very specific aspects of the Act through online public consultations.

“It has become apparent that some sections of the Act require clarification to avoid different interpretations and to ensure that the Act is in line with today’s reality,” said Raymond Théberge, Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada.

In areas such as the use of new technologies, the methods used to deliver government services to Canadians or the significant contribution of immigration, Canadian society has changed in many ways since the Act was first adopted in 1969 and had its last major review in 1988.

The public consultations are part of a broader discussion, which includes the Office of the Commissioner’s consultations on the ground regarding the modernization of the Act.

To find out more or to complete the questionnaire, visit the online consultations website at www.officiallanguages. gc.ca/en

Rotary Club canine’s best friend

Money and man hours from Leamington’s Rotary Club are going to the dogs – literally.

Last week (April 23) town councillors approved a 10year agreement with Rotary on its dog park, located just off the Bevel Line. The three- acre site will be named the Leamington Rotary Dog Park.

Over the 10 years of the pact, Rotary will pay $32,000 in cash and $22,500 in labour contribution, such as cleaning and maintenance.

The park is fenced and has certain amenities for dogs to play, as well as benches and paths.

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UMEI’s Mental Wellness Club Donates to CMHA Sole Focus Project

Students of UMEI Christian High School’s Mental Wellness Club met with Canadian Mental Health Association’s Windsor representative, Anita Riccio-Spagnulo, on Tuesday, April 24 for a cheque presentation. The club has been fundraising for mental health awareness through bake sales and candy gram sales. A total of $380.40 is being donated to CMHA’s Sole Focus Project, which seeks to further enhance and distribute mental wellness education, awareness and training in the community. From left to right are Anita Riccio-Spanula (CMHA Windsor representative), Iseonna Silliker, Melissa Redekop, Emma Bedal, Grace Enns, Monica Klassen, Sofia Neufeld, Hayden Epp and teacher Ms. Anna Hillner. (Submitted photo)

Carter Catholic Middle School

release the contents of dozens of colour

Friday, Apr. 20. As of that day, the event raised $4,400 and

Middle School hosts second Unstoppable Run

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In addition to pledge collections, the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year was backed by the support of nearly 30 local businesses, organizations, families and individuals as well as private donors.

“We were lucky to have a lot of community sponsors, private sponsors and donations,” noted Unstoppable Run and CCMS teacher Joanna Ziter. “They’ve made this whole thing possible. Without them, it (The Unstoppable Run) just couldn’t happen.”

“We were overwhelmed by the number of sponsors from across the community,” added CCMS principal Nancy Sarkis. “It’s testament to the generosity of our community, the school spirit of our students and the support of the parents.”

For the colour bombing of the After Run Party Pit, each student was given the option of purchasing additional colour packages for $3 each or two for $5. The proceeds from those sales were donated to Little Hands For A Cause, a locally-created and operated non-profit group for the fami

lies of children facing a variety of serious medical illnesses.

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students, along with Grade 6 guests from St. Louis and St. Jean de Brebeuf schools,

packages to kick off the After Run Pit Party and Dance on the Cougars’ soccer field

counting for student activities, programs, supplies and field trips. (Sun-Journal Photo)

Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School teachers make the most of a chance at colour bombing payback during the students’ walk-a-thon.

(Sun-Journal Photo)

CCCMS robotics team going to California

By Bryan Jessop

After being recognized both regionally and provincially, a team of Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School students has set its sights on success at the global level.

The Rain Regents, a group of seven CCCMS students who took on a voluntary before and after school project that began in September of last year, has been chosen as one of 20 finalists from across the world to compete in the annual Global Innovation Competition. The international event will take place in San Jose, California’s Silicon Valley from June 19 to 21 this year as the FIRST Lego League’s (FLL) ultimate and final level of competition for the 2017-18 season.

The local team became one of about 250 qualified entries vying for one of 20 spots to this year’s Global Innovation Competition by winning the Ontario Innovation Competition hosted by Seneca College earlier this spring. The timeline of successful competitions began at the regional level hosted by St. Clair College in Windsor. From there, the Rain Regents qualified for the Western Provincials at the University of Waterloo along with fellow CCCMS entry The M.I.S.T.-ery Solvers in late January of this year.

There, the Rain Regents again presented an early prototype of their creation, dubbed The Bird Spa — an innovative electronically controlled bird bath capable of self emptying and self filling from a nearby rain barrel to prevent the growth of algae, bacteria and breeding of mosquitoes. In Waterloo, the local team was selected as one of seven Western teams to compete against seven Eastern teams and four ‘wild card’ entries as finalists for the third annual OIC.

The Rain Regents again took top honours to emerge as one of 200-plus groups from around the world to come up with a ‘proof of concept’ version of their product and hopefully earn a

trip to California for the GIC finals. For the CCCMS squad, that task consisted of creating a fourth prototype. That rendition’s production process was one of the criteria considered by a panel of judges before decisions were made on the 20 qualifying teams. The Rain Regents were the only Canadian team selected for the international finals.

This year’s Global Innovation Competition winning team will receive $20,000 U.S. to be invested in the further development of its product. Second and third place teams will each receive $5,000 U.S. for the same purpose. Judges for the GIC will review presentations in much the same format as seen on the television programs Dragon’s Den or Shark Tank, with scores based on several different criteria. Between now and June 19, the Rain Regents

will spend the allotted time tweaking and improving The Bird Spa.

“It’s a work in progress, but it will be ready to go with us in June,” explained CCCMS teacher Rima Mastronardi, who is coaching the Rain Regents along with David Kostanjevec and Ida Ricci-Minaudo. “All the students are on Cloud 9 right now. They’re very energetic and are keen on moving forward with this.”

On Friday, Apr. 27, the seven members of the Rain Regents received a visit from Leamington mayor John Paterson, who presented them with a letter of support and discussed their innovation.

“I am really, really impressed with these young people,” said Paterson. “They will be representing not only Leamington and their school, but all of Canada. It’s obvious the educational level is certainly beyond what we had in our day — it’s certainly not the Lego I had in my head.”

While preparing The Bird Spa for the GIC, the team was considering fundraising strategies to finance the trip. To the relief of the school, however, Domino’s Canada has stepped forward to sponsor the Rain Regents’ involvement in the Global Innovation Competition. All seven members of the team, along with the three teacher coaches, will make the journey to California. Team members are Anthony Policella, Linda Pham, Carter Matthews, Backos Boutros, Lucas Maklouf, Ian Waechter and Aiden Woodiwiss.

Mayor John Paterson took time out Friday afternoon to congratulate members of the robotics team from Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School and wish them good luck during their trip to California. These students will be representing their school, and the entire country, at the Eighth Annual First Lego League Global competition June 19-21 in San Jose, California. Above, the mayor presents members of the Rain Regents with a certificate of congratulations from the municipality. They are, in no particular order, Anthony Policella, Backos Boutros, Ian Waechter, Linda Pham, Carter Matthews, Aiden Woodiwiss and Lucas Makhlouf. Coaches of this team are

Dave Kostanjevec, Rima Mastronardi and Ida Ricci-Minaudo. (Sun-Journal Photo)

Free yoga at Leamington Library

The Leamington Branch of the Essex County Library is offering free yoga for adults.

Join certified yoga instructor Paul Santos on Monday, May 7th and Monday, May 28th at 6 p.m. for an evening session suitable for all yoga levels. Participants are required to bring a mat or towel.

For more information contact the Leamington branch at 226-946-1529 ext. 220 or leabranch@essexcountylibrary.ca

Nominations open for town election

If municipal politics interests you, then now is the time to start thinking about the coming election.

Leamington councillors were reminded about it last week in a report from legislative services director Brenda Percy.

Voting day is October 22 and the date for candidates to begin qualifying has already started – May 1. That closes on Friday, July 27.

Percy was reminding councillors of the rules and regulations pertaining to municipal resources they can and cannot use while a candidate in the election.

The same application period May 1 – July 27 applies for candidates in all municipalities.

New look for Leamington Library

Light It Up Blue Day at East Mersea P.S.

East Mersea Public School was filled with blue as students supported Autism Awareness with their Light It Up Blue Day on April 27. Pictured here are Mrs. Baeten’s students. (Submitted photo)

Autism Awareness Walk/Run raises $22,000

By Pat Bailey

There was a sea of blue along the shores of Lake Erie Sunday morning, April 29, symbolizing autism awareness.

About 250 runners and walkers, many donning the colour blue, helped raise $22,000 for Autism Ontario Windsor Essex to help provide much-needed services for those diagnosed with autism, especially those in the county.

The event is an initiative that was begun 6 years ago by Ann Obeid-Diab and Paula LaSala-Filangeri in an attempt to raise awareness of the disorder affecting Obeid-Diab’s son Christopher, now 14. While its initial goal was to raise awareness and help bring families together who felt isolated by their child’s autism diagnosis, it turned into something much bigger and much better. She said the event has evolved into a major fundraiser — one that has helped improve services locally.

“Our children need support,” said Obeid-Diab. “They need to know they matter, are an important part of the community and need to be integrated into the community.”

LaSala-Filangeri, a speech language pathologist with the Greater Essex County District School Board, said there is a definite need for additional services for those on the autism spectrum, both within the board and the community.

She said special education is under-funded and there is a tremendous need for social, speech and language and life skills services for these youngsters.

Obeid-Diab said a new program is coming to Leamington which should help fill the gap for parents in search of support. She said the LEAP (Learning, Exploring, Applying

and Progressing) program will offer one-on-one services to help children, teens and young adults reach their potential.

The program will be run by Myriah Obeid, who specializes in working with those with disabilities. Her goal for children is early intervention to build a foundation for her clients to achieve independence and success in fine and gross motor skills, functional skills, language and communication tools.

For teens and adults, she will offer programs that will support independent living skills.

Jillian Fenech, a representative of Autism Ontario Windsor Essex, was thrilled with the results of Sunday’s event. She said one in 66 people will be diagnosed on the autism spectrum and events such as the one on Sunday help insure their quality of life.

Thanks to Obeid-Diab and LaSala-Filangeri’s continued efforts, Autism Ontario will be able offer more support services in their own backyards, said Fenech.

While the sun was shining Sunday morning, it has not always been the case for this event.

Obeid-Diab recalled years of snow, wind and biting temperatures “yet they still came out. It has touched our hearts,” she said. “There is just so much caring out there, even in the worst weather.”

Obeid-Diab said she cannot believe the generosity and support the community has lent to this event. She said several businesses in the community offered financial sponsorships, while others provided food and prizes.

Christoper Diab, 14, speaks to the crowd and thanks them for supporting the 6th Annual Walk/Run for Autism Awareness. Christoper, son of organizer Ann Obeid-Diab, was the inspiration behind the start of the run six years ago.

About 250 walkers and runners begin their 5/10k walk or run to support the 6th Annual Walk/Run for Autism Awareness at Seacliff Park on Sunday, April 29. (Sun-Journal Photos)

Sunday’s 6th Annual Walk/Run for Autism raised $22,000. From left to right: Jillian Fenech and Olivia Congi, of Autism Ontario accept a cheque for that amount from event organizers Paula LaSala-Filangeri and Ann Obeid-Diab.

Sienna Amaral, 3, of Leamington, walked in support of her fiveyear-old brother Jaxson, 5, who has autism.

WHEATLEY LEGION NEWS BRANCH 324

Jan Watson

Upgrades at Wheatley Legion

Hopefully, by the time you read this, Wheatley Legion will sport a new floor and bar, and will be running again downstairs. If not, the bar is open upstairs. Enter by the back door and climb the stairs. Thank you to all those who contributed so generously to help make this much needed upgrade. Also thank you, one and all, who pitched in last Saturday night to clear the ground floor of everything not nailed down. Your generosity makes our efforts worthwhile!

A great turnout of 23 players shot Fun Darts on April 20. With 6 wins Bonnie Evoy, Arnold Seili and Richard Howe tied with Rosemary Duquette, Larry Evoy and Cecil Bailey. Lee Anne Liddle and Mike Simpson won 5 games followed by Joyce Epplett, Marcelle Chittle and Jim McClellan with 4 wins. Sherry Decaluwe, Velma Hope and Gerry Soulliere won 3 games and were followed by Debbie Seili, Terry Jackson and Gord Crook with 2 wins. Tied with one win were Mary Robinson, April Simpson and Tim Moore – Patricia Suy, Julie Reid and Garry Hope. Ladies doubling out were Bonnie, Lee Anne, Sherry, Mary and Julie.

Join the Fun Darts players on Friday evenings. Play starts at 7:30 p.m.

Claudette Sykes, as always, did a fine job of running the Meat Draws on April 21. Darlene Dundas and Dick Whittle were two-time winners and single winners were Julie Reid, Vicky Liddle, Sandy Simpson, Joyce Epplett, Evelyn Impens, Scott Dresser and April Simpson. Earl Dunmore won the 50/50 draw.

Everyone is welcome at the Meat Draws on Saturday afternoons. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. and the draws run from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Lunch this Wednesday will feature Chili and Cheese Nachos starting at noon. Stop in for a hearty lunch!

The next Birthday Bash will be held on May 12 and will feature entertainment by Phil Cane. May birthday or not –you are welcome!

Coming up… General Meeting on May 16 at 7:30 p.m…

Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast on May 20… Steak Barbecue on May 26. Tickets are available for $15 until May 22, $18 after that.

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.

Soli Deo Gloria Singers present spring concert May 5th-6th

The Soli Deo Gloria Singers, under the direction of Nancy Dyck and Wes Shuttleworth, will present their spring concert entitled “Beauty is God’s Handwriting” the first weekend of May.

There is something within us that responds to things that are beautiful... be that beauty seen through our eyes, or beauty heard through our ears, or beauty felt in our hearts. We are irresistibly, magnetically drawn towards beauty. Writer and thinker CS Lewis goes even further, saying: We do not want merely to see beauty, though, God knows, that is bounty enough. We want something else which can hardly be put into words – to be united with the beauty we see (or hear), to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves, to bathe in it, to become part of it.

The melody that melts our hearts and leaves a lump in our throats... the song which unites words and music in such a way as to communicate what each could not do alone... music which tries to reflect the beauty of the natural world... music that reflects something of the beauty of our Creator God: these examples tell you something of what Soli Deo Gloria Singers has set as its goal in this concert. If Beauty could be called “God’s Handwriting” then the concert is a small sampling of that script.

The audience will be hearing songs with beautiful melodies (think Danny Boy), songs with marvelous texts (think O Power of Love). You’ll be enjoying the vibrant rhythms and melodies of African songs, you’ll be stirred by the great theme song from Man of La Mancha (The Impossible Dream). But most of all, you’ll be immersed in the sound of 33 voices, producing beautiful harmonies, rhythms and melodies... to the honour of our beautiful God.

Beauty is sometimes described as only skin-deep... as in the eye of the beholder... as something external, a veneer, something that distracts from a true nature hidden underneath. Maybe there’s some truth in those adages. Not every flashy bauble is beautiful. But the Soli Deo Gloria Singers are convinced that the songs they’ve chosen are beautifully deep, worthy of a good listening.

Perhaps it’s an audacious thing on the choir’s part... to present something to you as beautiful, knowing that only in your hearts and minds can beauty become real. The Soli Deo Gloria Singers invite you to their concert! It is their hope that you might catch something beautiful, something that you can receive, and take, and write into your own soul. Join them on Saturday, May 5 at UMEI, 614 Mersea Rd. 6, west of Hwy 77, north of Leamington, at 7:30 p.m. and on

CORKS & CANVAS: Wine & Paint

Enjoy a paint night at the LAC! Corks and Canvas is an

to “drink creatively” with your friends or significant other. $49/ person or $89/couple. Includes wine, all art supplies (paints, brushes, canvas) and guided instruction. Contact the LAC to purchase your tickets... or visit our website. Generously Sponsored by the Uptown Leamington BIA.

SATURDAY KIDS ART CLASSES with Astrid Tobin

Age 7-10 - 10am-12pm, Ages 11-14 - 1pm-3pm, $35/class or day

May 12: WATERCOLOUR TREASURE HUNT FOR KIDS – Watercolour

June 9: KIDS’ ROCK MASTERPIECES – Unique Masterpieces

June 23: KIDS PAINTING TEENY TINY – Miniature Canvas Art

July 7: KIDS READY TO GET MESSY? - Learn to Pour Paint!

U18: 2018 LAC Members Show & Sale

FREE to Enter for ALL New Or Renewing Members. The 2018 annual members show and sale celebrates the strength, vitality, creativity and wealth of talent found within the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)/ South Essex Arts Association (SEAA). Each year, the diverse and outstanding works by our members creates an exciting and engaging exhibition whereby artists are able to showcase, share and sell their work. The exhibition creates a platform for artists to network with peers to develop their skills and experiences. Deadline: May 18, 5pm.

ARTS @ THE MARINA: EXHIBITOR SPACES AVAILABLE

May 6 at

The Leamington Arts Centre proudly presents its 26th annual Arts @ the Marina outdoor arts and crafts show. This two-day event held June 30 and July 1 at the scenic lakeside Leamington Municipal Marina features dozens of artisans on display, live local music, children’s activities, food and refreshments. Arts @ the Marina

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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! June 23 - Bad Moustache - classic rock covers with a side dish of blues

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

Annual General Meeting - Tuesday May 8 at 7:00 pm at The Bank Theatre. Please enter at the black stage door at the back of the theatre. CALL FOR

RENOVATIONS

Sunday,

Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are available at Kindred Credit Union, from choir members or call UMEI at 519326-7448 for more information.

The Soli Deo Gloria Singers will present their spring concert, “Beauty is God’s Handwriting”, on the weekend of May 5-6.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, take a step back and analyze your current situation before making any other moves. You may be barking up the wrong tree, and you will need a new approach.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, there may be many things you wish to say to someone special, but you just do not know how to find the words. You can convey much more through actions.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, if you have your hand in three or more projects, you may need to step back. It’s hard to devote your full attention to each task when you’re juggling so much at once.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, it is good to have a sense of humor, and you may need a little extra patience at work this week. When times get tough, surround yourself with lighthearted people.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you may have to take someone’s word on something or put your ultimate trust in an individual this week. It may be challenging, but let down your guard.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

You need to find firm footing in your career, Virgo; otherwise, you may suffer from lack of direction. Start putting out feelers and begin networking.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Don’t underestimate your abilities, Libra. As a general people-pleaser, you have the ability to smooth over many situations with a calming word.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

It’s in your nature to want to get to the root of every problem and find out the answers to all the puzzles, Scorpio. This can be tiring, but when you’re determined it’s essential.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Various factors may be clouding your decision-making skills, Sagittarius. If you’re not sure what to do, trust someone else who has always supported you.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, finances have been drawing your attention in your life a lot lately. Pay attention to the subtle clues to get your assets in order.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Swimming against the tide will only tire you out, Aquarius. If the battle isn’t worth waging on something trivial, just go with the flow. Save your energy for bigger issues.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

There are some very interesting opportunities coming your way, Pisces. Just be sure to grab onto them fast.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

APRIL 29

Jerry Seinfeld, Comic (64)

APRIL 30

Gal Gadot, Actress (33)

MAY 1

Jamie Dornan, Actor (36)

MAY 2

Dwayne Johnson, Actor (46)

MAY 3

Eric Church, Singer (41)

MAY 4

Erin Andrews, Sportscaster (40)

MAY 5

Adele, Singer (30)

One year after coming to Canada...

Grade 9 students from Leamington District Secondary School’s Preparatory International Baccalaureate (IB) Program are writing a series of articles about newcomer students at LDSS. Despite their challenges prior to arriving in Canada, they have been successful in so many ways. This week’s article was written by Samantha Wall and Isabel Unger. The student they interviewed is Chaya Ali from Nairobi.

Adapting to a slower life in Canada

By Samantha Wall and Isabel Unger Gr. 9 IB Students, LDSS

Meet Chaya, an 18year old Kenyan who left his home in Nairobi almost one year ago to travel across the world and start a new life in Canada.

His family had previously lived in Ethiopia before they made their home in Nairobi, Kenya, a place very dear to Chaya’s heart. The capital city is home to more than three million people, but he enjoyed the fast pace of city life and the many friends he had in Kenya.

Chaya says it’s been a challenge to get used to the slower pace and colder weather of Harrow, Ontario, where he is currently living, a town that is the opposite of a bustling urban center. He is attending Leamington District Secondary School.

Chaya is excited about his plans to move to Leamington in hopes of a little more action in a bigger town. He misses his pals in Kenya, but keeps in contact with them through text messages and phone calls.

He’s quickly become involved in high school, recently becoming a part of the school soccer team and making plenty of new friends. He says he plays every position on

the soccer field, but mostly makes assists, passing to one of his teammates, allowing them to score, to “make someone happy” as Chaya puts it. He’s enjoyed the sport for a long time and played on a team in Nairobi, where he won a few trophies.

Although he would sometimes watch soccer on TV with his friends in Nairobi, he much prefers actually playing the game and doesn’t really keep up with any teams.

Besides sports, Chaya’s been keeping busy with his welding job where he has been working for three months a few times a week, an accomplishment that he said he is proud of since moving to Canada.

He’s been working diligently in school, continuing to improve his English. Chaya is currently preparing for the Ontario-wide literacy test while also participating in subjects such as Geography and Math, which is one of his favourites.

Chaya is grateful for the opportunity to receive an education like this, as he stopped going to school in Kenya after grade 4. Some aspects of school in Nairobi were different; he wasn’t used to moving around for each class and learned many subjects at a time, which he found to be more challenging than school in Canada.

And since English was only taught a little at his old school, it’s been a bit difficult to learn. His grasp on the language is quite remarkable, but Chaya does favour his heart language of Swahili and loves the chances he gets to speak it with his old friends on the phone.

Chaya’s plans for his future after high school are uncertain, but he has dreams of learning to fly a plane and becoming a pilot. Judging from his hard work and involvement in school, it seems that this dream can become a reality for him.

W.A.P.S. Students Study Science Behind Bouncy Balls

Do you want to know how bouncy balls work? Just ask any primary student at Wheatley Area Public School! On Thursday, April 26 the students received a lesson on the science behind bouncy balls and each pupil made a bouncy ball to take home. From left to right are Ezra Holland, Sam Edwards and Mason Coulter. (Submitted photo)

Talbot Street and east of town

The Sunday, May 6 worship service will be held at St. Luke’s United Church on the Bloomfield Road at 9:30 a.m.

TALBOT STREET AND EAST OF TOWN

Shelley Craig

Sunday, May 13 the Mother’s Day service will be held at Talbot Street Community United Church with communion being offered to all who wish to accept it. All welcome at 3741 Talbot Trail east of Wheatley at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday. May 3 the T. Street UCW will hold its meeting at 9:30 a.m.

Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 p.m. until May 24 the Charing Cross U.C. offers the Alpha Series to all.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the Wheatley Churches Foodbank.

The Talbot Street community extends its sympathy to Mary-Ann and Mike Dierckens and family in the passing of Mary-Ann’s father, George Blokker. We also hold in our prayers Dorothy Schoof and Julie McLimont, Jamie Armstrong, Carman D., Tom, Jon and Terry Shanks.

The great reveal was held recently at Madeline and Terry Shanks’ to learn the gender of their first expected grandchild. It will be a boy. They intend to drive out west for the arrival.

Chaya Ali is a newcomer student at LDSS. He comes to Canada from Nairobi.

LDSS students Samantha Wall (left) and Isabel Unger interviewed Chaya Ali for this article on newcomer students at the school.

Blessing of the Bikes on May 6

Service marks opening of the area’s 2018 motorcycle season

First Lutheran Church Kingsville and Hogs for Hospice™ invite motorcycle riders and the community for the 2nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes.

This public gathering opens the 2018 riding season in the Essex County-Windsor area with a blessing for the riders to have a safe year, promote a sense of fellowship among riders and community, and support a high school program.

The event begins with an outdoor worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 6 at First Lutheran Church in Kingsville, 27 Spruce St. N., with live music and guest preacher Pastor Dusan Toth.

Immediately after the service, starting 11:30 a.m., all riders meet in front of the church for the general blessing, followed by personal prayers offered to individual riders by pastors and members of the First Lutheran Church. Traditionally, each rider obtains an annual sticker as a reminder of the bestowed blessing.

A free barbecue lunch is provided for all participants. In the afternoon, live music is performed by Aftershock. All freewill donations are going to support First Lutheran Church’s lunch ministry at Kingsville District High School.

Riders, family and friends, and motorcycle enthusiasts are warmly invited to attend this family-friendly event, held annually at the First Lutheran Church in Kingsville.

For more information contact: Pastor Dusan Tillinger at pr.dusan@gmail.com or 519-300-2710; Joe Oswald (Hogs for Hospice) at joe@hogsforhospice.com or 519733-2002.

EAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, May 2, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New donors & walkins 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.

TWO CREEKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION

MEETS Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Wheatley Legion. Memberships $5. Everyone welcome.

SCHNITZEL DINNER Saturday, May 5 at Comber Legion Br. 241. $15. Schnitzel, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable salad, dessert, tea or coffee. Advanced tickets. 519-687-2201. 6241 Main Street, Comber.

LITTLE TOMATO CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRESENTS DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR., at Kingsville’s Migration Hall on May 4 at 7:00 p.m., May 5 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and May 6 at 2:00 p.m. All seats are $16.50, with children 5 and under for $7.50. For tickets go to migrationhall.com or call 519-733-5357, or Box Office Video, 20 Division St. North.

SOLI DEO GLORIA SINGERS SPRING CONCERT,

“Beauty is the Handwriting of God”: Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., at UMEI, 614 Mersea Rd. 6 west of Hwy 77, north of Leamington; and Sunday, May 6 at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. Tickets in advance $12 adults, $6 children, at the door $15 adults, $7 children. Tickets at Kindred Credit Union, from choir members, or call UMEI 519-326-7448 for more info.

To place an obituary notice in The Southpoint Sun-Journal, please contact your Funeral Director, or contact our office at 519-398-9098.

Anna Hanzman

Anna Hanzman, 87 years, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Sun Parlor Home.

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Linda Derbyshire

Linda Laura Marie Derbyshire (Tatomir) passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the age of 70 years.

Beloved wife of the late Stefan Hanzman (1997). Dear mother of Annie Musson (Garry), George Hanzman, Linda Metz (Brent). Loving grandmother of Chris Taylor (Leslie), Stefan Taylor, Andrea Symons (Terry), Sandy Chorba (Nick), Michael Pearce, and great-grandmother of Dylan, Chloe and Zack Taylor, Grant and Rachel Symons, Maddison and Nicole Chorba. Dear sister of Erica Schwartz (Gerhardt), Stefan Rein (late Krystal).

Anna’s family wishes to give special thanks to the 3 West staff at the Sun Parlor Home.

Memorial visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Sun Parlor Home Music Program.

Friends may share memories and make memorial donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

2ND ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE BIKES - Outdoor Worship Service on Sunday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m., First Lutheran Church, 27 Spruce St. N., Kingsville. Service opens 2018 riding season in the Essex County & Windsor area with a blessing for riders to have a safe year, and promote a sense of fellowship among riders and community. Music and bbq lunch to follow. Freewill donations gratefully accepted. Everyone is welcome.

CHURCH ORGAN RECITAL on Sunday, May 6 at 4:00 p.m. at Epworth United Church , 56 Division St. S., Kingsville. Parking on Mill St. W. and on Division St. S. Beautiful, entertaining and inspirational music played on a 1936 Casavant Opus 1519 in excellent original condition. Recitalists include Ron Dossenbauch, Paul Warren, Henry Boon, Dale Burkholder. Freewill offering.

FUNG LOY KOK TAOIST CHI OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, May 8 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Learn how to improve circulation and balance, increase strength, reduce stress and focus on the well-being of body and mind through the practice of Taoist Tai Chi. For more information visit www.taoist.org, call 519-255-9744 or email windsor@taoist.org

1ST WHEATLEY SCOUTS FUTURE PLANNING MEETING. Wednesday, May 9 at the Wheatley Legion at 7:00 p.m. We need Leaders, Scouts, Sponsors, and new ideas. Everyone welcome. We need your support.

THE BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC MEETS Saturday, May 12 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W., Kingsville. Guest is Doug Robinson as Seamus Gunn.

Beloved wife of 50 years to Bill. Loving mother to Lauralee and her husband Dave Dibbley of Wheatley, and Lloyd and his wife Patricia of Leamington. Cherished Grandma to Ashley and her husband Jeremy Guyitt, Tyler, Olivia and Angela. Dear sister of Alice (late Wayne) Hopper of B.C., Jr. (late Carol) Tatomir of Kingsville, Betty Jean (Maurino) Frietas of Ruthven, Diane (late Ed) Bartel of Leamington, Jim (Pina) Tatomir of Leamington, Lisa (Justin) Michaud of Kingsville, and the late Connie Tatomir. Sister-in-law to Larry (Ruth Anne) Derbyshire of Wheatley, the late Robert Derbyshire, Kay (late Robert) Shaw of Wheatley, and Ronnie (Edith) Derbyshire of Leamington.

Linda was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 324 Wheatley and the Wheatley Jaycettes.

Following Linda’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visiting at the Hammond Funeral Home, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley (519-825-7741) on Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 324 service on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with David Derbyshire officiating. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Wheatley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 324 Wheatley or the Wheatley United Church. Online condolences may be shared at hammondfuneralhome.ca

Community CALENDAR

LIVING CLUTTER FREE - Wellness Seminar on Wednesday, May 9 at 1:30 p.m. at Seacliff Manor, 30 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington. Refreshments & giveaways. All welcome. RSVP seacliffmanor.ca or 519-326-2624.

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL PLANT SALE - Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon, Leamington United Church, 9 John St. A variety of perennial and annual plants, shrubs, trees, 10” patio pots, vegetable seeds, Trashto-Treasure Table and refreshments. Cash sales only. For further information call 519-324-2669 or 519-326-4841.

KINGSVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PLANT

SALE - Saturday May 12 from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. at Lakeside Pavilion, 315 Queen St. S., Kingsville. Bi-annuals, perennials, ground cover, herbs, ornamental grasses, shrubs, trees, some annuals, some native plants plus miscellaneous items.

THE WONDERBROADS DRAGON BOAT TEAM IS HOSTING AN OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, May 12 from 12-noon to 2:00 p.m. in the pavilion at the Sandbar Marina, 930 Old Tecumseh Rd., Puce, for cancer survivors interested in learning more about dragon boating and the experience. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to Jennifer Fraser at 519326-4998.

CRAFT & BAKE SALE - Friday, May 18, 10:00

a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Sunparlor Home for Senior Citizens, 175 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Crafts, baked goods, raffles, tea and coffee.

ESSEX COUNTY BRANCH OF THE ONTARIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS DNA BASICS on Monday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m., WIndsor Public Library lower level, 850 Ouellette Ave. Speaker: Angela Churchill. Thopic: DNA testing for family history research. Room open at 6:30 for Meet & Greet. Everyone welcome. More info go to www. ogs.on.ca/essex

PLANT SALE & BAKE SALE on Saturday, May 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Valetta Presbyterian Church, 4319 Middle Line (old Hwy 98 between Tilbury and Merlin). Perennials, annuals, vegetables, tomatoes, peppers and herbs ready to plant. Yellow marigolds available for Ploughing Match decorating. Food and drink.

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.

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

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

Car with 1914 Ontario license plate

An email arrived from Toronto historian Mike Filey: “I received this image from a reader who found it in a scrapbook with no ID. Have you any idea the make of the car and/or location? An enlargement of the photo reveals a 1914 Ontario license plate.”

Ontario began issuing license plates in 1903 as a new source of revenue but did not issue annual plates with year displayed until 1911.

Glenn Baechler, co-author of “Cars of Canada”, has suggested the car might be a Locomobile. Based on further research, it could be a 1911 Locomobile Model 48 with an 8-litre 6-cylinder engine. That model was advertised as “the Exclusive Car for Exclusive People” and that description seems to fit the people in the picture. These cars were built in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

As early as 1904, the Locomobile was advertised as “Easily the best car built in America.” The company started in 1899 with steam-powered cars but switched to gasoline in 1902 and became very successful. The last Locomobile was built in 1929. The name is a combination of locomotive and automobile.

All tires on the car are white, the natural colour of rubber. Flats were frequent because the roads were littered with horseshoe nails.

The car has a front bumper. Many cars back then had none, or if they did, they usually cost extra.

The steering wheel on the right was typical of most early cars because the ditch was a hazard for people learning how to drive.

When the Model T arrived in October 1908, it was lefthand drive because Henry Ford wanted to build millions of cars and figured the oncoming traffic would be a bigger

hazard than the ditch.

THE

OLD CAR

DETECTIVE

The driver in the photo might be a chauffeur for the three ladies seated in back. He would also have to be a mechanic because if the car broke down, he would be the one getting out to fix it.

The rear wheels have more spokes than the front wheels. When stuck in mud with rear wheel drive, the extra spokes helped to hold the rear wheels together as the driver tried to drive out of the mud.

The location might be Highway 3 near Leamington. That’s my guess.

I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

Out for a drive 104 years ago.

Bill Sherk

Congratulations to Gore Hill Public School’s badminton team for their fine performance at the Pronger Badminton Tournament hosted in Kingsville. Abbi Neufeld and Tyler Wilson won a silver medal in mixed doubles.

Talyse Dias won silver in girls’ singles badminton and Mason Fittler won silver in boys’ singles badminton.

Wild Game Dinner Earns $5,000 for Hospice

The Kingsville Knights of Columbus Council #8233 had a very successful 33rd Anniversary Wild Game Dinner in March with more than 600 in attendance. The Knights prepared many dishes including moose meatballs in mushroom sauce, boar roast, venison cabbage rolls, goose breast Creole, beaver and sweet potatoes, and smoked rainbow trout. This is the Council’s major fundraiser and money raised goes directly back into the community. A $5,000 donation was made to the Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington. (Submitted photo)

Stationed at the Kids’ Trout Pond, Alivia Neufeld and her father Tom Neufeld wait patiently to reel in the big catch during the Southwest Outdoors Club’s annual Big Buck Sportmen’s Show at Tilbury Memorial Arena and Ryder Hall Saturday, April 22. A gathering of about 70 vendors filled and surrounded the building, where hundreds of guests from across Southwestern Ontario took in the displays, demonstrations and activities. Neufeld takes hold of the rainbow trout she caught at the Kids’ Trout Pond.

(Sun-Journal Photos)

Flyers declare coaching, management staff

By Bryan Jessop

The 2018-’19 regular season may be another four-andhalf months away, but the Leamington Flyers are preparing for its arrival like it’s right around the corner.

The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League squad has formed the remainder of its bench staff after revealing earlier last month that Cam Crowder will step in as head coach. Supporting Crowder will be new assistant coaches Cameron Sinclair and Zach Percy, newly appointed director of player development Dr. Vern Stenlund and a crop of representatives returning from previous seasons.

Harold Konrad will be back as director of operations while Matt Anthony will remain as goaltending coach for the third consecutive season. Riley Jones is being promoted from equipment manager to assistant general manager, taking on a role to include scouting, recruiting and maintaining stats and analytics in support of new general manager Justin Solcz.

Sinclair is joining the Flyers bench staff after serving

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LDSS boys soccer team falls to 1-3

Opening day for Talbot Trail senior golfers

By Bob McLean

On a cool April 24 there were 26 senior golfers register for the Talbot Trail Tuesday senior league. Many more players will be signing in as we get warmer, more seasonal weather. Starting on Tuesday, May 8, enthusiastic players will sign in between 8-8:45 and play will commence at 9 a.m.

Bill Ward threatened that his wife would be after me if I didn’t commend him in the paper for his spectacular opening day 40. She’ll be very proud of you, Billy! Wiz and Vic placed second with their superb 43s. After we all get in some needed warm up rounds, I’ll start to record the league scores for the members.

Remember the league scrambles take place on the third Tuesdays of June, July, August and September.

The league wishes Derek Brown’s key assistant, Robert Gillespie, a speedy recovery as he undergoes some physiotherapy to regain his strength. Volunteers have done a very good job of helping in the spring cleanup of fallen branches. Steve has the pro shop in terrific shape and George has worked diligently to get the carts functioning well. As the grass grows we’ll see Phil and Lloyd back at work on the fairways and rough.

The irrigation project, which is progressing very well, will likely be completed in another week or so. Having a fully functioning watering system will help make our course that much better this year.

See you next week!

Leamington, Wheatley bridge

Leamington Half Century Centre, Apr. 23: North/ South - 1st Bill Chaplin and Frank Duransky, 2nd Pauline Mikolash and Vi Major, 3rd Nina Towle and Helen Preyde. East/West - 1st George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes, 3rd Ann Mocan and Ross Mackintosh. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome. Wheatley Friendship Club, Apr. 24: 1st Dave Derbyshire, 2nd Marie Lasi, 3rd Marlene Wilkins. Bridge is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Friendship Club. If you enjoy playing euchre or pepper, you’ll love playing bridge. New players are always welcome.

Kingsville Bridge

Flyers declare coaching, management staff

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alongside Crowder as assistant coach of the Junior ‘C’ Essex 73’s for the past two seasons. As a player, Sinclair suited up with the Junior ‘B’ Tecumseh Chiefs (now the LaSalle Vipers) and played on a hockey scholarship with the Bowling Green State University Falcons. He will take on responsibilities as the Flyers’ offensive coach, guiding the team’s power play.

Percy, one of the coaching staff’s youngest additions, was coached by Crowder and played defense for the LaSalle Vipers and the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires. He has been assigned as the Leamington team’s defensive coach, in charge of the penalty kill.

Stenlund, a retired professional player, is also an accomplished author and has coached the University of Windsor Lancers, Windsor Spitfires and the Flyers. He has collaborated with Hockey Canada on several projects and penned books on player and coaching development including the best-selling “Orr: My Story” with NHL and Boston Bruins hall of famer Bobby Orr. Stenlund will also serve as a liaison with NCAA and other University sports schools across Canada and the U.S. on behalf of Flyers’ players.

“It’s a very good group,” noted Solcz, who has spent eight of the past 10 years on the bench with the University of Windsor Lancers’ men’s hockey team and about a season-and-a-half with the Junior ‘C’ Lakeshore Canadiens. “They’re all very passionate about the game and they all want to win. Everybody here is in it for the right reasons — they want to win games and develop players for scholarships.”

A new priority for the coaching staff this year will be introducing an American Camp for U.S. players at Highbury Canco Arena Saturday, May 5. The event will be an opportunity for prospects hailing from southeast Michigan and northern Ohio to tour the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex facilities between five-on-five and three-on-three scrimmaging sessions. Fourteen players had signed up for the one-day camp as of April 26, although Solcz noted that the team is hoping to welcome about 30 in order to form two teams for the scrimmage games.

“They have two top leagues where players don’t have to pay (the USHL and NAHL), and the rest is pay to play,” Solcz explained of the junior hockey system on the American side of the border. “What we’ve got here is something that’s very attractive to a lot of U.S. players. There are a lot of good players over there and we’d like to bring them here.”

Apr. 25: North/South - 1st Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 2nd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote, 3rd Shirley Morel and Carolyn Brown. East/ West - 1st Case Mulder and Frank Duransky, 2nd Dave Derbyshire and Bob Lee, 3rd Sally Bell and Bob Bell. Bridge is every Wed. at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

One week after the American Camp, the Flyers will host their annual Mini Camp Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13. This year’s spring gathering will include a full slate of referees and linesmen to officiate the games, which will be played in tournament style with scorekeepers. Starting this summer, return Flyers and 2018-’19 prospects will enroll in the PowerTech Hockey Development Group’s program offered at the arena in Tecumseh along with a gym and shooting facility. PowerTech is conducted by a team of coaches led by Andy Paquette.

“We’re working with a good team here that we want to start with from the base level and improve from there,” said Solcz, who’ll be attending a U.S. tournament to further recruit players for this weekend’s American Camp.

The Great Horned Owl Jack flies toward James Cowan of the Canadian Raptor Conservancy (not in photo) during an outdoor demonstration. (Sun-Journal Photos)

Visitors look over a display by Tru-Life Mounts during the annual Big Buck Sportsmen’s Show put on by the Southwest Outdoors Club in Tilbury.

The more things change, the more they stay the same. I was just a kid the first time I heard that adage and at the time, I figured it was the most ridiculous thing anyone had ever said — a humdinger of an oxymoron if you will, like jumbo shrimp, government intelligence or rap music. It wasn’t until quite some time later that I realized it was a way of saying that, at least in part, people just find new ways to accomplish the same objectives.

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Recently, the National Hockey League let it be known that their 31 ice surfaces will be taking on a somewhat unfamiliar look. No, they’re not adjusting the dimensions of the goaltenders’ creases, shrinking or enlarging the faceoff circles or moving the blue lines closer to the red to therefore reduce the surface area of centre ice (a.k.a. the “neutral zone” if you’re not as ‘old school’ as me). No, the league and its teams are going to start selling advertising in all four corners of each rink. It seems ads will be limited to the corner spaces outside the trapezoid behind the nets (where goalies are still permitted to handle the puck).

Being somewhat of an old-fashioned type when it comes to hockey (heck, I still believe a defenseman’s contributions to a forward attack should be limited to booming slap shots from the point), I hate the idea. Okay, sure, on minor and junior hockey surfaces around the world, I can see the point. Ditto for all the ads displayed on the boards. Nobody’s getting rich running a minor hockey association, junior hockey team or a small town arena, so any means of financial support those organizations can come up with, all the power to them.

When it comes to North America’s “Big Four” however, there comes a point when finding new ways to scrape up revenue are just plain exercises in greed. The concept of ads painted in the corners of rinks isn’t quite new. It’s been tested in Tampa Bay and China (what?! they watch hockey in Tampa Bay?). Anyway, those sections of ice where goalies haven’t been allowed to handle the puck for the past dozen years or so will allow for some pretty big endorsements that will no doubt cost a pretty penny to advertisers.

Truth be told, some surfaces actually look kind of barren — even out of place — without advertising. Have you

ever seen a stock car racing entry with nothing printed on it but its numbers? They look kind of strange and they stick out like a sore thumb amongst their fellow racers (there’s no lack of irony in THAT fact, considering how desperately sponsors want “their” cars to be noticed). I may be speaking with a certain degree of bias, but newspaper pages often don’t look quite right without a certain percentage of ads. One of the first things we were told in Journalism when it came to page layout (“pagination” we call it) is to avoid piecing together an endless sea of grey. Pictures that accompany most stories can certainly do the trick, but not every story has an accompanying photo opp.

What the eyes of spectators DON’T need to see is an ice surface strewn with ads. Sure, a few spots outside the faceoff circle at centre ice aren’t too bad, but it seems we’re cracking open a Pandora’s Box of sorts. Next will be on-ice ads for the trapezoids. Then, the semi circle where officials deliberate penalties and disputed goals. And hey, do we REALLY need those giant team logos inside the centre ice faceoff circle? I mean, we KNOW who the host team is, right? It’ll get to the point where we actually NEED that asinine “glowing” puck that the marketing geniuses at Fox Sports came up with a few years ago, and not just for spectators. The puck will be sliding in and out of black sections of ice so often, it’ll make the players’ eyes go buggy.

We’re already being told that new on-ice real estate for advertising is for the greater good. Many fans have already said “hey, at least they’re not putting ads on the jerseys,” and while I agree with that sentiment, I’ll be quick to finish that statement with the word “…yet.” It’s long since become a welcome element to European professional soccer, hockey and even the Canadian Football League.

You can bet the day is coming when advertisers find their way onto NHL jerseys regardless of how much ice gets covered in promotional paint. So yes, it’ll be virtually everywhere — shirts, boards and ice. I mean let’s be honest — advertising DOES work. The thing is, it probably won’t even stop at jerseys. When you’ve got a minute to kill, Google “hockey jersey advertisements,” click on “Images” under the search bar near the top of the screen and then just TRY not to throw up. In some leagues, pants, helmets and socks are also lathered in ads. I’m the furthest thing from an advertising sales manager, but I’ll bet corporations are paying top dollar to put their names and logos on goalie pads.

Thank YouAll You

A great evening of fun and laughter, awesome food and excellent entertainment!

Thank you to all who donated door prizes and auction items. A special thank you to our amazing auctioneer - Marty Unholzer & Company.

A huge thanks to Bob Gabriele & Dan Woods for sharing their AWESOME gifts of music.

Thanks also to the Leamington Portuguese Community Club and their hard working staff, for a superb job.

To our Fundraiser Committee and event volunteers– we offer our heartfelt appreciation. Your countless hours preparing for this event truly paid off. A warm thank you to our baking organizers and the team of bakers who so generously prepared treats for our event.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous Corporate Donors and 2018 Event Sponsors as well as our dedicated volunteer base.

Together we are making a huge difference in our community and around the world.

We are excited to report that we have had the most successful fundraiser to date, raising a net of $88,000

~ MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS

On a certain hockey web forum that I like to peruse, they’re wondering aloud when the day will come when the Stanley Cup is renamed as a sponsorship opportunity — “the Coca-Cola Stanley Cup,” for example. The main obstacle there is that the NHL does not own the Stanley Cup. That little trinket is owned lock, stock and barrel by the Hockey Hall of Fame. So is the day coming where the HHOF shakes hands with the devil (i.e. the NHL)? Time will tell. Sadly, in today’s world of professional sport, almost nothing is sacred anymore. I fear that the day is coming when division/conference names will also be altered to include corporate sponsors (like most stadiums and arenas). Again, these aren’t small town events and institutions that sink or swim based on promotional agreements with family-owned businesses. We’re talking about being bombarded by outright eyesores for the sake of making the ultra wealthy even wealthier.

It’s going to get to the point where most of us don’t care who’s leading the Toyota Division or who advances to the Northwest Airlines Conference finals.

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The Old Page... Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1978

Canadian Showdown Champion

The flashing advertising sign on Talbot Street tells the story.

Len Driedger, 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Driedger of Conc. 7 Mersea, became the All Canadian Hockey Showdown Champion in the 17 year-old House League Division over the weekend, following National Championship finals held at Thornhill.

Len’s trail of success began here at the Wheatley Area Arena where he plays hockey, when he won the local showdown test of skating and shooting skills. The next stop was for the area competition held at St. Clair Beach. After his win at St. Clair, Len advanced to the Provincial round held April 8th and 9th at Unionville. He won the provincial championship then.

For the National final the top two hockey players from across Canada were to compete in each division at Thornhill on April 28, 29 and 30th. Len was picked to meet Doug Bassett from Alberta. Each man had to pick up the puck and skate through a pylon course against the stop watch and also took four shots on two different goaltenders. Len’s skating and shooting (he scored twice on each goalie) was good enough to win the National title.

The Coca-Cola sponsored event is scheduled to be televised on Channel 9 this Saturday at 4:00 p.m. with interviews being conducted by Howie Meeker.

New Executive

The new executive of the Wheatley Kinsmen Club are left to right: Greg Harvey - 2nd Vice President, Blaze Taylor - 1st Vice President, and Wayne Cowan - President. They were elected to office for the Kin year 1978-79 last Wednesday night.

Mi-Mark launched

The 82-foot fishing tug, MI-MARK, was launched at Wheatley Harbour on Monday, May 1st about 4:00 p.m. The tug was designed and built by Liddle Bros. Fishery and is the third fishing tug they have built. The tug is powered by a 365 h.p. Cummins, has a 22-foot beam, and features the latest in equipment such as depth finder, radar, cooling room for fish, hi-ab unloading gear, trawl net drum and electric heat. Mike and Mark Liddle, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Liddle, christened the tug before two huge cranes lowered the boat gently into the water. A good number of family, friends and fishing cohorts were on hand for the launching and many remained to extend congratulations to the local fishing family.

Six LDSS Badminton Players Qualify for OFSAA

Over the past 3 weeks, LDSS badminton players have had terrific results at the County, WECSSAA and SWOSSAA Championships. Six LDSS senior team players have reached the highest pinnacle and will represent the SWOSSAA region at the OFSAA Provincial Badminton Championships which will take place this year at St. Clair College, May 3-5. From left to right are Lena Driedger, Cassie Bluhm, Zeel Patel, Abbey Wigle, Chloe Jakob, Sean Leng. The following are their results: Ladies Doubles: Zeel Patel and Cassie Bluhm – 1st at County, 1st at WECSSAA and 1st at SWOSSAA. Ladies Doubles: Abbey Wigle and Chloe Jakob – 2nd at County, 2nd at WECSSAA and 2nd at SWOSSAA. Mixed Doubles: Sean Leng and Lena Driedger – 1st at County, 1st at WECSSAA and 1st at SWOSSAA. (Submitted photo)

LDSS Junior Mixed Teams Set the Bar High

LDSS’s two Junior Mixed teams had outstanding results all season, challenging everyone they met. From left to right are Ava Vrucina, Nay Htoo Eh, Nabil Johny and Hima Patel. The following are their results: Mixed Doubles Jr.: Nabil Johny and Hima Patel – 1st at County, 1st at WECSSAA and 2nd at SWOSSAA. Mixed Doubles Jr.: Ava Vrucina and Nay Htoo Eh – 2nd at County, 3rd at WECSSAA and 3rd at SWOSSAA. (Submitted photo)

LDSS Jr. Badminton Team County and WECSSAA Team Title Champions

The LDSS Junior Badminton

onships. Team members

WAMS

U16 Division

Soccer season has arrived for another year of training and matches. The U16 Division had its first official match of the season – Fearsome Fangs versus Four E Farms – on Monday, April 23 at the soccer pitch in Wheatley. (Submitted photo)

Great Results for LDSS Junior Ladies Doubles Team

LDSS’s Junior Ladies team of Heidi Janzen (left) and Cassidy Jenner came away with great results. They were 2nd at County, 3rd at WECSSAA and 3rd at SWOSSAA. (Submitted photo)

team won the team title at both the County and WECSSAA Champi-

are, front left to right: Ava Vrucina, Nay Htoo Eh, Kyle Fehr, Nabil Johny, coach Mrs. Hansen. Middle: Madison McKenzie, Hima Patel, Hannah Ribble, Michael Vida. Back: Rachel Thompson, Heidi Janzen, Cassidy Jenner, Serenity Schroeder, Cornelius Knelsen, Owen Lepp, Toby Friesen, Benny Bueckert. (Submitted photo)

Flamingo bowling scores

Games Over 200: Wayne Abbott 205, Dan Dalimonte 222, Kelly Bruner 222-221, Albert Salvati 268, Karl Wachholz 202, Gary Garnham 256, Richard Dickau 224, Manfred Dickau 213, Aaron Dickau 216-204.

Series Over 550: Dan Dalimonte 566, Kelly Bruner 619, Albert Salvati 598, Gary Garnham 586, Aaron Dickau 608, Richard Dickau 574, Manfred Dickau 571. Playoff Standings: Rhine Danube 7166, Fittler Farms 6965, Dickau Construction 6915, Weil’s Food 6893, S.W. Property 6860, Del Fresco 6814.

LDSS boys baseball vs. Essex

Model Suite Now Open!

LDSS at Cardinal Carter

Carter vs. Catholic Central

WAMS U5 Division: The U5 Wheatley Area Minor Soccer players warm up on their first night on the field April 25. (Submitted photo)

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SOUTHPOINT PRINT: Envelopes, invoices, flyers, postcards, brochures, booklets, drivers logs, tickets, and many other custom print jobs. Call Mallory 519-3989098 or mallory@southpointsun.ca. tf

MOVING SALE - 42 MARLBOROUGH ST. West Leamington May 5th and 6th, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rain date May 12th and 13th. Furniture and much more. my2

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All proceeds to the work of the Leamington Mennonite Home and Auxiliary.

COMING UP

SOLI DEO GLORIA Singers

Brian E. Adamson

Oak St. East

Spring Concert “Beauty is the Handwriting of God”. Saturday, May 5 at UMEI, 614 Mersea Rd. 6, west of Hwy 77, north of Leamington at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., Leamington at 3:00 p.m. Tickets: in advance $12 for adults, $6 for children. At the door $15 for adults, $7 for children. Available at Kindred Credit Union, choir members or call UMEI at 519-326-7448 for more info. ap25-my2

KINGSVILLE LEGION BRANCH 188 - Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Special - Friday, May 4, ribs and battered haddock $16. Other weekly menu items $14. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-733-5162 (office) or 519-733-9081 (bar). a6-tf

E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: journal@mnsi.net or sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

General Labour Warehouse, Vegetable Packer

Hours vary on

Greenhouse Worker

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting

• Checking quality of harvested produce

• Other duties as assigned

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods

• Bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail

• Working at heights, hot environment

WAGE AND HOURS:

• 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays

• Wage: 14.00/hour, seasonal, full time

No Education Required. No Experience Required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED

Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.

Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage.

Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.00 per hour. Will train the right candidate.

Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable.

Must have own transportation.

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HIRING WAIT STAFF & SHORT ORDER COOK

Please apply at the Clubhouse 304 Robson Rd., Leamington

General Recruitment for

Part-Time Driver/Handyperson

The Essex County Library is recruiting for a part-time Driver/Handy person to work an average of 15 hours per week. This position is responsible for the daily delivery of resources and materials to community branches. The drivers assist with general upkeep of delivery vehicles, performs safety and fire inspections and general maintenance of branch facilities.

Wage Grid: Low: $22.50/hour through high: $26.00/hour

Apply by: May 7, 2018

Reference: JP #2018-06 by e-mail: careers@essexcoutylibrary.on.ca (Word or PDF document) by mail: Manager, Human Resources

Essex County Library 360 Fairvew Ave. W. Suite 101 Essex, ON N8M 1Y3

For further information, please follow the “Careers” link on our website at: www.essexcountylibrary.on.ca

E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: journal@mnsi.net or sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

M&M FARMS LTD - Greenhouse Worker positions available. Responsibilities: crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work Conditions: fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. Hours: 45+ hours a week including weekends. Wage: $14.00 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education or experience required. Must have own transportation. Please forward e-mail to mmfarms@bell.net or Fax: 519-326-8047. ap18-my9

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.00/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnalcejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. mr7-my16

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GENERAL GREENHOUSE

LABOUR - Full time and part time positions available. 4048 hours per week, weekends/holidays. Wage $14/ hour. Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting, and other duties as assigned. No experience required. Apply to IPR Farms Ltd. by fax 519-326-6702 or email hriprfms@gmail.com. mr28-tf

The City of Windsor is a progressive and inclusive employer looking to hire:

• CLERK JUNIOR-BACKUP RECEPTIONIST (BILINGUAL) (Leamington Site)

For information or to apply, visit “Employment Opportunities” on our website or call 519-255-6515 or 311 or visit Human Resources at 400 City Hall Square, Suite 408. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD ALEXANDER IRWIN

All claims against the Estate of DONALD ALEXANDER IRWIN, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 15th day of March, 2018, must be filed with the undersigned solicitors for the personal representative on or before the 25th day of May, 2018. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Dated: April 19th, 2018. Matthew M. Caron PEARSALL, MARSHALL, HALLIWILL & SEATON LLP. Barristers and Solicitors 22 Queens Avenue Leamington, Ontario N8H 3G8

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late of the Municipality of Leamington, In the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, who died on April 5, 2018

Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send fulI particulars of the same to the undersigned solicitors for the Estate Trustees on or before the 25th day of May, 2018 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

Dated at Leamington, Ontario this 19th day of April, 2018.

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NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE - PESTICIDE USE

Notice is hereby given that DBi Services on behalf of the Municipality of Leamington will be commencing vegetation control operations in your area. The work will include the treatment of weeds along all rural roadsides within the limits of the municipality.

Background

Date of Application: May, 8, 2018 -June, 8, 2018 (weather permitting)

Pesticide trade name:

Clearview Herbicide(Reg # 29752)- active ingredient Metsulfuron - Methyl and Aminopyralid(present as potassium salt) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada)

Weedaway Dichlorprop DX Herbicide (Reg #30111) - active ingredient Dichlorprop-P and 2,4-D (both present as 2-ethylhexyl esters) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada)

Questions or Concerns:

The Process

Hasten NT Spray Adjuvant (Reg.# 28277) active ingredient Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada)

Contact Mike McIntyre - DBC Branch Manager - 519 567 6355 or Ken Brown - Leamington Public Works Manager - 519-326-5761 (collect calls accepted)

NOTICE OF

STUDY

Background

1) two residents of Leamington (ratepayers);

How to Get Involved

Municipality of Leamington Northeast Trunk Sanitary Sewer

Municipality of Leamington Northeast Trunk Sanitary Sewer Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

COMMENCEMENT AND PUBLIC INFORMATION

In July 2015, the Municipality of Leamington (the Municipality) initiated a review of its sanitary sewer servicing strategy including a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Addendum study (update to 2006 EA study). This review identified the need to extend the current Sanitary Trunk Sewer (STS) to include lands north of Highway 3 up to Mersea Road 11 (see study area map). The proposed STS will service current approved growth areas within the study area, in addition to greenhouses and residential proper ties up to Mersea Road 11.

Recognizing the significant change in scope and potential stakeholder interests, the Municipality has decided to initiate a new Class EA planning process rather than an addendum.

In July 2015, the Municipality of Leamington (the Municipality) initiated a review of its sanitary sewer servicing strategy including a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Addendum study (update to 2006 EA study). This review identified the need to extend the current Sanitary Trunk Sewer (STS) to include lands north of Highway 3 up to Mersea Road 11 (see study area map). The proposed STS will service current approved growth areas within the study area, in addition to greenhouses and residential properties up to Mersea Road 11. Recognizing the significant change in scope and potential stakeholder interests, the Municipality has decided to initiate a new Class EA planning process rather than an addendum.

The Process

The Municipal Class EA study is being completed in accordance with the Schedule B planning process under the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class EA document. It will look at servicing alternatives inside and outside of existing road allowances in addition to existing and future utility corridors. The Class EA study process includes public and agency consultation, evaluation of alternative solutions, an assessment of the effects of the project and development of mitigation measures to reduce potential impacts.

Input from the public is important to this study. A Public Information Centre (PIC) for this Class EA study is scheduled for:

WHEN: May 16, 2018, Session 1: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm (presentation at 1:30 pm); and Session 2: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (presentation at 6:00 pm)

The Municipal Class EA study is being completed in accordance with the Schedule “B” planning process under the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class EA document. It will look at servicing alternatives inside and outside of existing road allowances in addition to existing and future utility corridors. The Class EA study process includes public and agency consultation, evaluation of alternative solutions, an assessment of the effects of the project and development of mitigation measures to reduce potential impacts.

WHERE: Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Highway 77, Leamington, ON N8H 3V6

How to Get Involved

Input from the public is important to this study. A Public Information Centre (PIC) for this Class EA study is scheduled for:

The PIC will be conducted in an open house (drop-in) format, with display material and study documentation available for review. Leamington staff and AECOM will be in attendance to present feasible alternatives, answer questions and discuss the next steps in the process. A short presentation followed by questions and answers will be held be held at the times noted above.

Request for Volunteers Council Compensation Review Committee

WHEN: May 16, 2018, Session 1: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm (presentation at 1:30 pm); and Session 2: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (presentation at 6:00 pm)

WHERE: Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Highway 77, Leamington, ON N8H 3V6

Following the PIC, a Class EA project file report will be prepared to document the planning process followed. A Notice of Filing will be placed in the local newspapers as well as sent to those on the study mailing list. If you have any questions, like to be added to the study mailing list, or would lik e to obtain additional information, please contact:

The Municipality of Leamington is seeking applicants who wish to be appointed to the Council Compensation Review Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to review and make recommendations for the compensation and benefits of members of Council, the Committee of Adjustment, Leamington Police Services Board and Union Water Supply System Joint Board of Management for the term following the 2018 Municipal Election (December 2018 to November 2022). The Committee is expected to provide its final report to Council in July of 2018, following which the Committee shall have met its mandate and shall be disbanded.

Allan Botham, P. Eng.

Manager of Engineering Services

The PIC will be conducted in an open house (drop-in) format, with display material and study documentation available for review. Leamington staff and AECOM will be in attendance to present feasible alternatives, answer questions and discuss the next steps in the process. A short presentation followed by questions and answers will be held be held at the times noted above.

Paolo Eugeni, P. Eng.

Project Manager Municipality of Leamington AECOM 111 Erie Street North 250 York Street, Suite 410 Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9

Email: abotham@leamington.ca

Following the PIC, a Class EA project file report will be prepared to document the planning process followed. A Notice of Filing will be placed in the local newspapers as well as sent to those on the study mailing list. If you have any questions, like to be added to the study mailing list, or would like to obtain additional information, please contact:

London ON, N6A 6K2

Email: Paolo.Eugeni@aecom.com Tel: (519) 326-5761 ext. 1302 Tel: (519) 987-3657

Allan Botham, P. Eng.

The Council Compensation Review Committee will be comprised of:

Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and ma y be released, if requested, to any person.

2) one representative from the Leamington retail business sector;

3) one representative from the Leamington agricultural sector; 4) one representative from the Leamington manufacturing sector.

If you would like to apply, download and complete the Council Compensation Review Committee – Application at www.leamington.ca. Applications are also available at the Municipal Building located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington during regular office hours. Interviews will be conducted by Administrative staff following the deadline for submission of applications.

Deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, May 17, 2018.

The Terms of Reference for this Committee are available on the municipal website at www.leamington.ca. You may also attend the Municipal Building at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington during regular business hours to obtain a copy.

Brenda M. Percy, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk 111 Erie Street North, Leamington ON. N8H 2Z9 clerks@leamington.ca

Paolo Eugeni, P. Eng. Manager of Engineering Services Project Manager Municipality of Leamington AECOM 111 Erie Street North 250 York Street, Suite 410 Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9 London ON, N6A 6K2

Email: abotham@leamington.ca

Tel: (519) 326-5761 ext. 1302

This notice issued on May 3, 2018 www.leamington.ca

Email: Paolo.Eugeni@aecom.com

Tel: (519) 987-3657

Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and may be released, if requested, to any person.

This notice issued on May 3, 2018 www.leamington.ca

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This year marks the 23rd annual edition of the Erie Shores Pro-Am hosted at Erie Shores Golf & Country Club on Saturday, May 5, 2018. This sold out event is a great way to showcase the facility and the town of Leamington.

In this exciting format, three amateur golfers pair up with one golf professional to compete for the low team prize. The golf professionals will compete for an overall low medalist to crown the top professional. Thanks to our Head Professional, Ryan Peltier, we have the greatest field possible of both professional and amateur golfers. In 2017 amateur Mike Rutgers shot a 60, setting a course record, while professional David Byrne shot a 63.

Ryan is very persistent on the phone and emails and doesn’t give up until we have a full field of first-rate golfers and teams with lots of competition for the big “Prize.” Thanks Ryan!

The support and participation of local golf professionals is one of the most important aspects of this Pro-Am. Returning to defend his title is professional champion David Byrne, Beach Grove Golf & Country Club. Also, the winning team of Scott Rutgers, Mike Rutgers, Warren Rutgers and Bill Rutgers. Other notable professionals

include Alex McIntyre, Leamington native who is Director of Golf at Essex Golf & Country Club; Bob Panasik, Canadian Golf Hall of Fame member; Big Jim Farrelly, Head Professional and General Manager of Guelph Lakes and former Pro-Am winner. Jim also won the Ontario C.P.G.A. professional event played at Erie Shores.

We also have great amateurs to showcase their skills like last year’s club champion Mike Ferreira, a very fine player who hits it long; past club champion Ward Hutchins, a great player long off the tee; multiple past club champion Brian “Tiger” Humphreys; Wheatley’s Brad Hyatt; Jimmy McCallum from Kingsville, a multi champion at Erie Shores & Kingsville.

ager of Sysco for his help, not only for the Pro-Am, but also for our junior program. Thank you Dave.

After golf is completed, it is time for dinner and prizes, in the clubhouse of Erie Shores, managed by the Triferis family, Stacey, Julie, Greg, Peter and staff. They will be barbecuing and preparing a dinner “fit for a king” with New York Strip steaks provided by John Carvalao, General Manager of The Real Canadian Superstore, Leamington. Thank you John. We also thank Golden Jem for supplying fresh off-the-vine vegetables and fixings for our meal.

Saturday, May5 Tee Time: 11:00 AM Saturday, May5 Tee Time: 11:00 AM

After hitting the golf course at 11 a.m., players will be treated to delicious hamburgers, compliments of John and Michelle Ivanisko, owners of Cottam Cold Storage & Meat Market in Cottam. Thank you John. We would also like to thank Dave Beacom man-

When it comes to setting up check-in tables, handing out score cards and information, there are many members who give their time and expertise to make sure this event is successful. These volunteers add a personal touch of professionalism and showcase what Leamington and Erie Shores is all about. We would like to thank Linda Segedin, Carol Quinn, Don Mensch, Don Chalcroft and Orest Hrynewich.

Thanks to Ilene Roberts and helpers, we have beautiful gardens all around the golf course. Harold Vines added to the beauty of the course with a fishpond and a garden of beautiful flowers at the putting green.

Photos of the day’s golf activities will be handled by the artistic and talented Stephanie Langille, showcasing the highlights of the day.

Taking care of the signage by Retco Advertising, we have John Tiessen - give him a hammer, saw and nails and he’ll build you a house, but we just need him to place all the signs around the course, which he does perfectly.

Special thanks goes out to our management team for the effort and hard work they put into morphing a cold looking golf course into an absolute majestic green growing and welltrimmed 18 holes of sheer pleasure.

Mike Toth, golf course superintendent and staff are very special people and we thank them. Our administrator Kim DeJong is a one of a kind that every business needs. If you don’t know where it is, ask Kim. Who is going to fill in today? Ask Kim. Yes, thanks to Kim, things get done, like helping with the Pro-Am. Thanks Kim.