Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Erie Shores men’s golf Forty-eight members of the Erie Shores senior men’s golf league enjoyed the great weather on July 11. The winning team with a score of 140 was Bill Rutgers, Ed Schachoskoy, Tom Klassen and Cam McKay. In second place, also at 140 but placed by retrogression, was Dave Wilkinson, Alden Warner, Richard Leslie and Jim Dueckman. In third place at 143 were Ron Tiessen, Randy Bradley, Phil Larade and Dave Binder. Fourth place at 144, also by retrogression, was Richard Reive, John Rutgers, Orest Hrynewich and Guy McIntyre. The draw winners were Herb Grundner and Stefan Kowal. Closest to the hole on #3 was Phil Larade and on #16 Dave Wilkinson. Longest putt on #8 was made by Cam McKay and on #18 by Frank Gow. The three low nets were Bill Rutgers 65, Orest Hrynewich 65, and Phil Larade 66. Low rounds were shot by Matt Dick 76, Orest Hrynewich 77, and Wray Pollock 81. Bill Rutgers, Wray Pollock and Ron Tiessen birdied #1. Fred Klassen had the only bird on #2, while Heinz Kosempel had the only one on #3. The fourth hole was birdied by Gord Anderson and Joe Joussef. Peter Harb birdied #6, Matt Dick #9, 11, and 12, Phil Larade #11 and #15, Jerry Mallard #12 and #13, and John Rutgers #16.
Kevin Paradis (far left) stands proudly with instructors and some of the 70 players at the end of day one, who took part in Uncle Jacks Baseball camp. The two-day event, in honor of Jack Paradis took place July 18 and 19 at the Leamington ball complex. The free camp was run entirely by volunteers. SUN photo by Greg Coulter
Uncle Jack’s baseball camp comes to Leamington
By Greg Coulter Kevin Paradis and B.J. Richardson enjoyed baseball on the west end of Windsor as youngsters and continued through their adult years, spending many seasons of senior ball with the Windsor Chiefs. Kevin, growing up with a single mom, has never forgotten the support he received from his Uncle Jack Paradis. Before Jack’s passing two years ago,
2021 was their first event in Tecumseh and this year they partnered with Leamington this week and will be in Belle River in August. They also make use of a baseball simulator at the Central Park rec complex in Windsor. Thanks to generous sponsorships, the camp is entirely free for all kids, including lunch. There were two sessions running from 9:00-2:30, open
they spoke of running some youth baseball clinics. They witnessed the success of the Knobby’s Kids’ hockey program in Windsor, so Kevin and B.J. decided to give a baseball camp a try. “It is something that honours the memory of my uncle,” said Kevin. “He was truly like a father to me, took me everywhere and always followed my baseball career.”
Hot bats continue to give lift to Thrift Leamington’s Intermediate Girls, MCC Thrift Shop, continued their torrid July, with two more wins this past weekend. On Thursday, July 14, the Thrift girls gritted out a 23-21 win against Essex. Going into the seventh down by one, the Thrift girls turned the heat on as doubles by Rebeka Yammine, Ella Patterson-Quenneville and Rachel Symons put Leamington up by three. Pressure going into the bottom, the Thrift’s defense held and cool pitching by Elise Wikinson
put the road game into the win column. Special mention to Emma Brown, who’s recovering from a lower leg injury, but wanted to contribute and went 4-for-6. On Saturday, July 16, it all came together for the Thrift girls. Building on their two previous wins, the girls defeated Belle River 35-10. The impressive offense was led by Makenna Weaver going 7-for-7 and Olivia Scratch going 6-for-6. Pure power was displayed by Teagan Marentette, who drove
the ball hard all game and went 6-for-7 with a homer, a grand slam and two triples. It was another great pitching game by Elise Wilkinson, who held Belle River to three runs through five innings. Special callout to Lizzeth Herrera and Becky Harms for their help over the weekend, with a short MCC squad. Also, a big thank you to coach Jackie Scratch, who’s pre-game pep talk helped put the girls in the best mindset. “Three wins in a row, that’s what they call a
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to players of Leamington minor ball. Day one was for kids JR rookie to U12 and day two for the older group. A total of 120 kids participated in Leamington. The program is entirely run by volunteers, many who are active college, past and present local senior players, as well as coaches from Leamington teaching kids the ins and outs of hitting, pitching, infield and outfield game
situations. They rotated though stations with emphasis on specific instructions. The day ended with three hotly contested age-appropriate games as the players competed for bragging rights. Dario Graziano and Paul George, two members of the U11 Lakers travel team, noted “This is lots of fun, we are learning new things. Playoffs start soon, this will help us.”
winning streak,” coach Todd Marentette was quoted after Saturday’s game. “These girls have final-
ly found their game and are peaking at the right time ahead of the wrap up tournament,” added coach Tim Wilkinson.
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