Southpoint Sun August 20, 2014

Dancel crowned Miss Sunset Tomato Festival Queen St. Clair College course coming to Leamington this fall

By Sheila McBrayne

St. Clair College may have at least one course set to run this fall in Leamington.

A survey conducted by St. Clair College had 440 respondents who overwhelmingly – 96.5% – stated they felt the college should offer programs in Leamington. The survey was conducted from July 6 to 18. St. Clair College representative Scott O’Neil, Director of Applied Research and Development, stated that the number of responses and content is significant.

Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright presented the results of the survey to Leamington Council at its Monday, August 11 regular meeting. The five courses listed in the survey included: Business Computer Applications Certificate, Accounting Studies Certificate, Office Administration Certificate, Personal Support Worker Certificate, and Entrepreneur Certificate.

The majority of respondents – 56.7% – also indicated that they would prefer part-time, night classes. The classes would be held at the South Essex Community Council’s (SECC) recently renovated office in Leamington. After approaching several locations, the SECC office was the best fit to play

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By Sheila McBrayne

For 17-year-old Celeste Dancel, the 2014 Miss Leamington Tomato Festival Scholarship Pageant had a fairy tale ending.

The senior student from Cardinal Carter Secondary School was crowned the 2014 Queen of the pageant. She also won the Miss Entrepreneur Award for raising more than $3,600 of the $8,100 total raised by all nine contestants.

“ I can’t beleive it. Tonight I fulfilled a childhood dream... I always wanted to be competent and confidant and thanks to the pageant I am a totally different person than when I started the competition,” said Celeste moments after being crowned by 2013 Miss Tomato Festival Pageant Queen Jessica Epp.

First runner-up was Erica De Francisco, 17, who also won the 3-D Award for determination, desire and discipline. Second runnerup was Kayla Biekx, 19, who also won the Most Photogenic Award as chosen by Lindsey Langlois of F8 Photography.

Miss Congeniality, voted on by the contestants themselves, was won by Emily Deimling, 18, of Belle River.

Miss Disney, in accordance with the Disney fairy tale princess theme, was won by Shania Eusebio, 17.

The talent portion of the pageant held at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex on Thursday, August 14 saw a wide variety of talent including singing, dancing, art, poetry and the first eukelele performance. The Shining Star (runner-up) award went to Andrea Ibrahim for her belly dancing routine. The Stewie Talent

Fairy tales do come true...

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Award went to Maddison Hamm for her strong perforance of “Don’t Rain on My Parade.”

Dancel is the daughter of Lucrecia and Cesar Dancel of Leamington. She is enter-

ing her final year at Cardinal Carter Secondary School.

When asked the question of 3 things she’d like to accomplish as Miss Tomato Festival, she responded that she would like to be a role

model for young girls, like the others before her; use it as an opportunity to give back to the community; and she hopes to make Leamington proud.

can’t beleive it. Tonight I fulfilled a childhood dream,” said Celeste Dancel, centre, after being crowned the 2014 Miss Leamington Tomato Festival Scholarship Pageant Queen on Thursday evening, August 14. First runner-up was Erica De Francisco, left, and 2nd runner-up was Kayla Biekx, right.

(SUN Photo)

New OPP billing model for municipalities

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is introducing a fairer, more transparent billing model for the municipalities it serves across the province. The announcement was made August 14.

The new model, which takes effect January 1, 2015, reflects input from the Auditor General and municipalities to more fairly and transparently distribute policing costs.

The model includes two components: base policing costs such as crime prevention, proactive policing, officer training and administrative duties, and cost for reactive calls for service. Base policing will account for approximately 60% of the bill, reactive calls will

account for approximately 40%.

This eliminates the large differences in the amounts municipalities were charged and provides municipalities with better data so they can understand the types of calls for police service in their community and direct crime prevention strategies.

The new model will be phased in over a period of up to five years to allow municipalities time to adjust their budgets.

“The new billing model is a positive step toward achieving greater equity and transparency in OPP municipal policing cost-recovery,” said OPP Commissioner J.V.N. (Vince) Hawkes. “It will address concerns

brought forward by the Auditor General of Ontario and many of our municipalities. We are moving in the right direction with this model.”

“Updating the OPP billing model is about making it fairer, more transparent, and easier to understand,” said Yasir Naqvi, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

“This new model helps ensure that costs to municipalities served by the OPP are shared fairly while enabling communities to direct their crime-prevention efforts towards saving money and keeping their communities safe.”

Chatham-Kent-Essex

MPP Rick Nicholls, Ontario

PC Community Safety Critic, does not agree, however, and issued the following statement: “Today, the Liberal government released its new OPP billing model for Ontario’s OPP-serviced municipalities. The government has clearly issued this at the eleventh hour, before the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference. They claim it will be more transparent. But the

Police requesting public’s help in finding missing person

Leamington OPP launched an appeal at approximately 11:30 Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, requesting the public’s assistance in locating David Capps, 66 years of age, who was reporting missing by his wife from Leisure Lake Campground on County Road 31 in the Municipality of Leamington.

Capps was last seen by his wife at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 18. She believes he left on his bike, which is a dark-coloured Gemini 21-speed mountain bike with yellowish-orange saddlebags with 3 reflectors.

Mr. Capps is described as 5’6”, 150 lbs., with grey hair that is balding, scruff on his face, and wearing a dark colour T-shirt and grey cargo-type shorts.

Mr. Capps still had not been located as of press time. Anyone who has seen him or knows anything about the whereabouts of David Capps is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

Liberals have left out crucial details on how much this new model will actually cost municipalities. The government has provided an average per house price for policing. That doesn’t tell municipalities what police services will cost in Cochrane versus what they will cost in Leamington. And it doesn’t tell us which of the four cost-splitting options the province has chosen from the options developed by the Association of

Municipalities of Ontario.

Property owners and municipalities across the province deserve clarity. They deserve answers. Today’s announcement simply isn’t good enough.”

OPP Quick Facts:

• The OPP provides policing services to 324 Ontario municipalities.

• The current OPP billing model was introduced in 1998 and has not been updated in 17 years.

• The OPP acted on the Auditor General’s 2012 report in revising the billing model.

• The average per property cost for OPP services in 2015 is estimated to be $355, compared to an average of $787 (estimated) for self-policed municipalities.

David Capps

St. Clair College course coming to Leamington this fall

(Continued from Front) host to the proposed classes.

On July 25th the St. Clair College initiative group composed of Scott O’Neil, St. Clair College’s Director, Applied Research and Development; Irene Moore Davis, St. Clair College, Manager, Continuing Education, Warkentin, and Wright, met to review the survey and recommend a plan of action. We are now awaiting a response from St. Clair College regarding our recommended plan of action.

“They are looking at running the Business Computer Application program three nights a week starting in late September,” said Carolyn Warkentin, Executive Director of SECC. She explained the classes would run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The certificate program includes a total of 10 courses to be completed.

“We’re planning to move ahead with the Business Computer Application program this fall. We’re thrilled that SECC is offering us the space,” said Moore Davis.

The Manager of St. Clair College’s Continuing Education Program also stated that this one program could potentially turn into several programs offered at the Leamington location. “We’re anticipating adding additional programs. If this one goes well, there were others courses of interest for the area,” she said.

“We’re excited to have such enthusiastic partners. Deputy-Mayor Wright has been very involved and has spent a lot of time with us setting this up in Leamington and putting the pieces together,” said Moore Davis.

In the comments section of the survey, some respondents indicated that transportation to Windsor had been a barrier, but having St. Clair College offering courses in Leamington would solve this problem.

Also alleviating the transportation problem is a shuttle service offered from Leamington to St. Clair College, Windsor Campus. This is the second year that the shuttle has operated.

Slicing of the Tomato officially opens 2014 Sunset Tomato Festival

“Our numbers have almost doubled from last year; we’re up to about 23. So many, we may have to look at a second vehicle,” said Warkentin.

“This is really going to be something for Leamington to have a post secondary program offered right here. And it could be the beginning of more to come,” said Wright.

“This is excellent for Leamington. This is the kind of stuff and alliances Leamington needs to have. They may take time, but once we get the ball rolling, we’ll have something to be proud of,” added Warkentin.

St. Clair College’s fall programs and courses go live online on Wednesday, August 20 at www.stclaircollege.ca

Life Goes On

Life Goes On

of the expenses. However, your disability may affect your spouse’s income by requiring him or her to become a caregiver or assume more household responsibilities. There may also be additional expenses such as childcare, medical or home modifications.

RRSPs and Savings: How long can you live off of your savings? Remember that money drawn from Registered Plans is taxable and you lose that contribution room, and you now have a retirement plan that is in jeopardy.

Loans and Credit: This can be a short term solution, but will leave you further in debt.

tage you will not qualify for this benefit.

You are more likely to suffer a disability than to die prematurely. A 20 year old man is about 3 times more likely to be disabled for at least 90 days than he is to die before age 65. If you are 35 years old and your current monthly income is $3000, you will earn 2 million between now and 65, if your earnings increase by 2% per year. This significant amount is what disability insurance is intended to protect.

Plans are available with additional features like a return of premium at age 65 if no benefits are paid, or the ability to convert the plan into Long Term Health Insurance which you can use after retirement for home or nursing care.

We have all heard the saying “life goes on,” and it does, even when one suffers a disability. However, most of the familiar facets of one’s life change considerably when a disability occurs. The focus moves away from the familiar such as going to work, to the unfamiliar such as go to the doctor or hospital, understanding the nature of the accident or sickness and, if necessary, coming to terms with any continuing problems that will result in a lifestyle change. Having a disability is a stressful event. Its how one copes with the stress that often will determine how your life will be affected. It is interesting that it is often not the gravity of the impairment that determines the associated stress level, but rather it is the outlook of the disabled person. People, especially the younger generation, consistently underestimate the probability of a disability. Worse, they underestimate the length that people who become disabled stay disabled. If you become disabled for more than 90 days, the expectation is 1 in 3 that you go back to work at what you were doing.

If you are disabled and lost your income, where does this money come from?

Your spouse: A spouse may be able to cover some or all

CPP Disability Benefit, EI Sickness Benefit and WSIB: These are great plans, but the CPP Disability benefit has requirements, the injury must be severe and prolonged and preventing you from working in any job, you must meet the CPP contribution requirements and you must be under age 65. EI Sickness benefit will only pay for 15 weeks with a two week waiting period and up to a maximum of $514 per week and you must meet the minimum working hours required within an insurable employment. WSIB benefits will only cover work related injuries. So if you break your leg at the arena or at the cot-

Disability Insurance is basically income protection insurance. It provides protection against the chance of losing income while disabled and not being able to meet expenses, nor continue to save for retirement.

Our greatest asset is our ability to provide an income for our family or our business. It is frequently the most underinsured asset that we own. If you find it hard to live within your income, you will find it extremely hard to live without it.

From left to right, Leamington Tomato Festival chairperson Mike Ciacelli, Annika Mastronardi, Mastronardi Produce chairman of the board Donny Mastronardi, Milla Mastronardi and Leamington mayor John Paterson take part in ‘The Slicing of the Tomatoes’ — the official kick-off to the 2014 Leamington Tomato Festival, Thursday, Aug. 14. (SUN Photo)

It’s all fun and games until....

What a difference a couple weeks make.

Mired in the doldrums from having my baseball butt handed to me by a bunch of young softball players, I was seriously contemplating hanging up the glove and spikes at the end of this season. In fact, I was beginning to question whether I belonged on the softball diamond at my age.

Now, after some reflection and spending some time with my teammates, I’m feeling a tad re-energized.

take the field knowing someone might be trying to purposely hit a line drive directly at me when I’m pitching. When the dust settles each Thursday night in Wheatley, nobody is going home with a trophy. Nobody is being scouted and everyone has to work in the morning and support a family. We all put our pants on the same way. The league’s cash prizes are minimal.

On Thursday nights, our team is comprised of a few old guys and a few younger guys, but all of our competition is considerably younger than we are on average. We can boast three of the oldest players in the league in Jamie Nash, Tony DeSantis and myself. We like to think of ourselves as well-seasoned. Alas, we end up on the wrong end of the score card on most nights. The league is decent, but parity is not its strong point.

There are basically four dominant teams and four mediocre teams and we fall near the bottom of the mediocre pile. Some nights, if things fall into place, we can hold our own.

One thing is certain when we hear the umps call that last out. The beer is cold and the pizza is hot and really, isn’t that what really matters in a league like this?

Of course, it’s more fun to play against the teams we can compete with. The Dirty Farmers and Taylor Fishery (those guys) are both long-established teams in the league who are out there to have a lot of fun and knock the ball around. Nobody gets too serious and that’s the way it should be.

So I’ll take my band of misfits and we will continue to tear up the bottom of the standings and when the big year-end tournament rolls around in September, maybe, just maybe, we’ll peak at the right time and put a scare into those dominant teams. I doubt we will, but we’ll have fun doing it. All because we can laugh at ourselves and each other and we know that no matter what, tomorrow is another day.

The other team in the basement with us takes the game pretty seriously, but they are very young and just now learning the ins and outs of playing slo-pitch softball.

A fellow by the name of Murray Loop, himself from Wheatley, recently handed me a pamphlet that he picked up on his way through Kentucky a few years back. The pamphlet is titled ‘The Optimist’ and it’s a baseball poem written by Pek Gunn, the one-time poet laureate of Tennessee.

The standings indicate a huge separation in talent and attitude.

It goes like this...

I passed a sandlot yesterday, Some kids were playing ball, I strolled along the third baseline

Within the fielder’s call.

The top four are loaded with phenomenal ball players who swing the most expensive bats they can find. They play in tournaments almost every weekend and are always searching for that elusive Ontario championship when the provincial tournaments come around every fall.

Is it fun playing them?

The simple answer is no, although the Grinders, who are arguably the best team in the league, are usually pretty laid back when they play us, likely from knowing it will be a cake-walk.

“Say, what’s the score?” I asked the chap. He yelled to beat the stuffin’,

“There’s no-one out, the bases full, And they’re forty-two to nuthin’!”

“You’re getting beat, aren’t you my lad?”

And then in no time flat, He answered: “No sir, not as yet!

Our side ain’t been to bat!”

Some of the other teams, well you can have them. Bickering, brawls and bush league showboating don’t belong in a beer league.

Being the ripe old age of 53, I’m way past my prime and I know it.

I really don’t require a 30-year-old to remind me of that every time I take the field. And I certainly don’t want to

Thanks for that, Murray.

It really does bring things into perspective for me. I hope a few of my teammates take this to heart and really hope that some of my baseball opponents see it as a reminder of the ageless game we play, if only for fun.

Editor,

Public financial management

tration but not all Council members attended and the session lacked structure and was considered more or less worthless.

The financial mess that the Town of Amherstburg finds itself in – an estimated $40 million in debt – might serve as reasonable warning to voters in all forthcoming municipal elections in Essex County.

Specifically in Leamington it would appear that at least 11 persons are seeking the five available positions on Leamington Council.

Apparently we will have at least 11 people seeking your vote for Council – assuming one can figure out how to vote – and we might reasonably ask all 11 about their capacity to understand the basics of managing our tax dollars.

The Deloitte Report, “Financial Management and Practices Review”, on Amherstburg’s situation offers, among its 41 recommendations, several of which should be taken to heart, first by municipal administrators in all county municipal jurisdictions and, more importantly, by incumbent elected Council members and in particular by those currently canvassing to be elected to Councils.

For example, the current phalanx of candidates seeking votes on October 27th in Leamington should all be required to read and digest the Amherstburg Deloitte Report on Financial Management.

As a prefatory note, I am in no manner suggesting that public financial management in the Municipality of Leamington is as chaotic or shoddy as that identified within the Deloitte Report for Amherstburg. However, it remains to be seen whether candidates and eventually those elected have any significant grasp of what complexity is inherent in municipal financial management.

The Deloitte Report broadly concluded that elected politicians were remiss both in terms of intensity of scrutiny and in terms of capacity to scrutinize financial information submitted to Council by an often ill-prepared administrative staff.

The key, of course, is that overwhelmingly elected members of Amherstburg Council were almost universally lacking in the basics of public financial management. True, there had been a short information session offered by the adminis-

For example, how many of Leamington’s 11 Council aspirants are able to understand the basics of municipal asset management or a procurement policy framework or even what constitutes a capital budget as opposed to an operational budget?

Leamington spends millions on services to the community, but, in reality, how many of the 11 Council candidates are capable of pressing administration on issues such as bench marking and performance measures for budgets prepared by administration and approved by Council?

To what extent do Council candidates have the capability to engage in informed rigorous assessment of the formal processes in place to assure taxpayers that their public money is being spent efficiently and effectively for the purposes Council intended?

One does not need a degree in public financial management to possess the fundamental capability to understand how budgets are developed, administered and accounted for by municipal administration. Auditors can offer some insights but ultimately it is elected politicians who must be held accountable for financial management. Value for money auditing offers opportunities for intelligent Council

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Rotary Clubs working together for Erie Shores Hospice

Five local Rotary Clubs joined forces recently to help raise funds for the new Erie Shores Hospice being built in Leamington. Their goal is to raise $50,000 to sponsor one of the ten patient rooms.

To start off their campaign, the Rotary Clubs of Amherstburg, Cottam, Essex, Harrow and Leamington held their 1st Annual Hospice Fish Fry at the Seacliff Park Pavilion during the Leamington Tomato Festival. A delicious dinner of yellow perch, French fries, cole slaw, fresh cut vegetables and melon with blueberries was prepared and served up to over 300 hungry patrons!

Along with various club members, almost 40 volunteers joined in to help ensure the success of this inaugural event.

These five clubs are part of Rotary International District 6400 which includes clubs in Southwestern Ontario as well as Southeastern Michigan. In the true spirit of cooperation, these clubs came together for a common cause within their own community.

Rotary International is a

(Essex Club and District 6400 Assistant

non-profit community service group that has clubs in over 200 countries with 1.2 million members. Rotarians contribute their time, energy and passion to sustainable, long-term projects

in local communities across the globe. Projects focus on important issues like peace and conflict resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health,

Media Arts Program Discovery Event

The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) will be holding the final presentation of the Media Arts Program funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The presentation and reception evening will be held at the Leamington Arts Centre on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. All are welcome, and admission is free.

Through the grant the LAC was able to release an interest survey throughout the community. The survey has surpassed the goals set out in the work plan and reached over 367 individuals from various organizations, cultural groups, clubs and secondary schools.

The data collected through the interest survey enabled the LAC to better understand the interest in the media arts within the community of Leamington. The objectives in doing this are twofold:

• To better support youth and student interests, skills and training in the new media arts and communication technologies. This will be done through the inclusion of a media arts category in the annual LAC Juried Student Art Show.

• To develop a sustainable media arts and film series for the discussion and enjoyment of Leamington residents to further enrich the life of this vibrant community

During the Discovery Event both the study’s findings and information gathered from the Media Arts Program interest survey will be presented. The program’s manual that will be used by the Media Arts Program Sustainability Committee to implement the program throughout the coming year will also be released. The final presentation will also celebrate the closing reception for “interstices”, the LAC’s inaugural media arts exhibition by local artist Ed Janzen.

A leading grantmaker in Canada, the Ontario Trillium Foundation strengthens the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives. An agency of the Government of Ontario, OTF builds healthy and vibrant communities. For more information on the Foundation, visit www.otf.ca

(Continued from Page 4) deliberation after the fact!

Any person who diligently and rigorously manages their own personal finances, from credit cards to bank accounts, should have the basic wherewithal to understand the need for formal municipal financial management processes including the capacity to ensure that administration adheres to rigorous standards of probity, effectiveness, economy and efficiency.

Municipal public financial management from the perspective of elected members of Council is not rocket science. But it can become as complex as rocket science if candidates and, subsequently, those elected fail to understand that the heart and soul of municipal government is transparent administrative processes underwritten by a diligent Council member understanding of the basics of municipal public financial management and accountability.

Ask aspiring Council candidates hard questions about their competence to fully understand the responsibilities of managing our tax dollars. Then, place upon yourself some responsibility for making an informed vote thereafter.

– C. Lloyd Brown-John

Note: Lloyd Brown-John is co-author of a book on public financial management in Canada.

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basic education and literacy and economic and community development. For almost 30 years, Rotary has been engaged in the fight to eradicate polio worldwide and has raised more than $1.2 billion dollars for this fight. Through community events such as this fish fry, RI will continue its quest to improve the living conditions of people worldwide.

Area Rotary Clubs are working together to raise money for Erie Shores Hospice, starting with a big Fish Fry at Seacliff Park during Tomato Fest. From left to right are: Bernie Cormier (Cottam Club President-Elect), Lena Mangoff-Lazanja (Amherstburg Club President), Peggy Little (Harrow Club Past President), Chuck Parsons (Leamington Club President), Julie Ricci

Governor).

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, sometimes you just need to put a different spin on things to get your way. Instead of being too pushy with things, relax a bit and let others come to you.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, ask for further clarification if there is something you don't understand. Do not make important decisions until you understand all of the pertinent details.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, now is a good time to plan an outing with family members. It's been awhile since you've made some memories together, and your schedule affords you this opportunity.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

How do you know how others will react to your requests if you never drum up the courage to ask, Cancer? Let your feelings be known this week and take a risk.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, enjoy an upcoming reunion with a friend you haven't seen in some time. Make the most of this opportunity to catch up and recall old times.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you have much-needed rest and relaxation coming your way. Let loose this week and enjoy the freedom. Enlist others to join in the fun.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, an opportunity to jump on the career path you always had in mind for yourself is about to present itself. Do everything in your power to make the job yours.

ANSWERS ON PAGE 20

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, distractions are all around you and you find it difficult to stay focused on one thing at a time. Try separating yourself from all external stimulation for a few days.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Something inspires you to give a relationship another chance, Sagittarius. Maybe it was the lyrics to a song or a segment on a television show, but you are moved to action.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Obligations at home could temporarily stall work plans, Capricorn. Fortunately, you have understanding bosses who are willing to give you the time you need.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, your friends are great sources of unconditional support. Lean on them for advice as you make an important decision in the coming weeks.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, try some things that fall outside of your comfort zone. The adventure will recharge your batteries and may prove inspiring.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

AUGUST 17

Donnie Wahlberg, Actor/Singer (45)

AUGUST 18

Frances Bean Cobain, Artist (22)

AUGUST 19

Christina Perri, Singer (28)

AUGUST 20

Amy Adams, Actress (40)

AUGUST 21

Kacey Musgraves, Singer (26)

AUGUST 22

Giada DeLaurentiis, Chef (44)

AUGUST 23

Shelley Long, Actress (65)

Tomato Festival a busy weekend

By Bryan Jessop

Anyone who had intentions of taking in all the sights and sounds of the 2014 Leamington Tomato Festival had a big to do list on his or her hands.

The 31st annual weekend of activities — the first to be supported by Mastronardi Produce’s Sunset brand as the main sponsor — was treated mostly to favourable weather conditions from its Thursday afternoon kick-off to its Sunday evening wrap up. Despite same-weekend competition from Balloonapalooza and the Rib Fest in Windsor, this year’s Tomato Festival was well attended at all locations. Although visitor numbers haven’t been estimated, Mastronardi Produce handed out a combined 5,500 parade care packs and sample packages on Saturday alone.

“I think everything went great,” said Tomato Festival committee chairperson Mike Ciacelli. “There was a good mix of vendors, the Tomato Stomp was bigger than ever and it looked like everyone was having a good time.”

The first modification compared to previous years was presented before the festival even began, as Mastronardi Produce stepped up as the main sponsor in the weekend’s first-ever absence of Heinz Canada. The opening ceremony at The Big Tomato Tourist and Information Booth replaced the Tapping of the Keg with the Slicing of the Tomato, which Ciacelli explained sparked a bigger attendance than ever before.

Later that night, Cardinal Carter student Celeste Dancel was crowned Miss Tomato Festival Scholarship Pageant queen. Erica DeFrancisco and Kayla Biekx were awarded first and second runners up.

Friday featured several rows of vendors and food booths with children’s activities and a farmers’ market as well as live music on the main stage at the foot of the hill between Seacliff Beach and Seacliff Park. Friday night included rock music performers while Saturday evening presented the local country acts of Early Cash, Crystal Gage and Ryan Bradley. Folk and contemporary music was played throughout the weekend afternoons.

Friday also included the kick-off of the fourth annual Velocity Volleyball Tournament, led by the organization’s president Jim Konrad. Thirty-two teams vied for titles in Mixed 6, Men’s Competitive 4, Mixed/Women’s 2, Mixed 4 and Men’s 2 divisions. About $2,000 in combined cash prizes were awarded. Saturday morning also included a free kids’ clinic. Saturday’s main events included the traditional parade in the morning, (see pictures on page 8), making its way southbound along Erie Street from Leamington Fairgrounds to Seacliff Park. The afternoon’s central attraction was the annual Tomato Stomp. This year’s rendition was the largest ever, featuring 11 teams. Ciacilli explained that some entries had to be turned away, although next year’s Stomp could feature as many as 15 teams. Winners were determined by a different format this year, addressing the issue of uneven ground that many suspected caused misleading in-pool measurements. This year, Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce manager Wendy Parsons and Kyle Ciacelli took a Solo cup filled with mashed tomato remains and juice from each team captain and after putting the contents through a strainer, determined the top three entries based on the content levels in 11 measuring cups. The Camper’s Cove Toasted Tomatoes took third place, but a too-close-tocall finish between the Angel Sweet Stompers and Sweet Sunset Stompers forced a ‘stomp off’ tiebreaker to determine first and second place finishers. The Sweet Sunset Stompers went on to take first place.

“The Tomato Stomp brought in a lot of people this year,” Mike Ciacelli noted.

The customary stomping fodder — field tomatoes — were replaced by 77 boxes of cluster tomatoes courtesy of Mastronardi Produce, (see pictures on page 8).

With the threat of rain earlier in the day, the Leamington Classic Cruisers Alumni Tomato Festival Car Show saw a turnout reduction of just over 300 from last year to 263 for 2014, (see pictures on page 22). The Roma Club grounds however were bustling with spectator activity for the show, again primarily sponsored by Canadian Tire. In total, about 100 sponsors supported the show through door prizes, goodie bag items and trophies to the winners of 35 different class and prestige categories. With multiple trophies handed out in each group, this year’s show included more awards distributed than any other in the annual event’s history. One of the show’s participants made the jaunt from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Proceeds from 50/50 ticket sales reached $694.50. Combined with the sale of bottled water, proceeds were split between The War Amps and Miss Lizzy’s Tea, each of whom received $500 from the Leamington Classic Cruisers Alumni.

Sunday also included a Lions Club pancake breakfast at the Seacliff Park pavilion, with shuttle services made available between The Roma

Club and park throughout the morning and afternoon.

Also Sunday, the Leamington Fire Department hosted its annual water barrel games, bringing in departments from across Essex County and Chatham-Kent.

Mike Ciacelli noted that next year’s festival will feature banners and additional signage letting patrons know that although the event’s grounds are family friendly, they are also licensed by Burgesses Restaurant.

Miss 2013 Leamington Tomato Festival queen Jessica Simpson lets Annika Mastronardi try her tiara on for size following the 2014 Tomato Festival’s ‘Slicing of the Tomatoes’ kick-off ceremony at the Leamington Tourist and Information Booth Thursday, Aug. 14.

The Diplomats Drum and Bugle Corps of Windsor lead the way during the 2014 Leamington Tomato Festival parade Saturday, Aug. 16.

A youth aboard the Sturgeon Woods RV and Marine float waves to spectators along Erie Street South during the 2014 Leamington Tomato Festival parade Saturday, Aug. 16. A trio of swashbucklers take part in the 2014 Leamington Tomato Festival parade aboard the Joey’s Only float Saturday, Aug. 16.

Half a dozen young spectators enjoy the floats of the 2014 Leamington Tomato Festival parade, held Saturday, Aug. 16 along Erie Street.

The Sweet Sunset Stompers took first place in the annual Leamington Tomato Festival Tomato Stomp, held Saturday, Aug. 16 at Seacliff Park. Eleven teams competed this year, the most ever for the competition.

The Wild Wonder Whammers liquefy their pool of tomatoes as one of 11 teams in the annual Leamington Tomato Festival Tomato Stomp at Seacliff Park Saturday, Aug. 16. The Campers Cove Toasted Tomatoes finished third while the Angel Sweet Stompers settled for second after a tie-breaking ‘Stomp Off’ against the eventual winners, the Sweet Sunset Stompers.

The nine contestants raised $1,030.48 by bagging groceries at the Real Canadian Superstore. The money was donated to Hospice Erie Shores Campus. From the left: Celeste Dancel, Cheryl Deter, Intergrated Director of Hospice Erie Shores Campus, Shania Eusebio and Kayla Biekx.

Miss Leamington Tomato Festival 2013 Jessica Epp singing before her closing speech. “I’m so proud to have represented such an incredible town,” she said.

And the winner is... Celeste Dancel at left. Shania Eusebio reacts on the right.

LAC hosting four exhibits

Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) is currently hosting four exhibits. The public is welcome to visit LAC at 72 Talbot St. W., Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 12-noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. The following are the exhibits on display until August 30:

• The Henry Collection: The Henry family traveled extensively and collected art and artifact from all around the world. The collection includes oil paintings from across Canada and the United States, porcelain figurines from China, jade and silver sculptures and reliefs, plus much, much more.

• A Love Affair With Essex County: This exhibition showcases the sights and points of interest of this beautiful region. The artists exhibit the landmarks, the breakthroughs, the momentous places and occasions, the things revolutionary, innovative, groundbreaking, radical, pioneering, historic, significant, wondrous, unique and more found within Windsor-Essex and Pelee Island. The show is sponsored by Friends of Point Pelee.

• Nature’s Wonders: eScapes Photography byVicki McKay. Nature is incredible! It can be beautiful and delicate or powerful and destructive. Either way, it is awe-inspiring. Nature can put us at ease thus reducing our stress levels. It can make us more attentive, increasing our creativity, productivity and problem solving abilities. Nature has even been shown to speed healing times. Nature is now being used to treat many illnesses and maladies as well as a preventative measure. So come… let nature heal you!

• interstices: Ed Janzen. The LAC is proud to present its inaugural media arts exhibition under the Media Arts Program. Ed Janzen is a mixed media artist who works with instillation, sculpture and video. He holds a BFA in Visual Arts and a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Windsor. His work has been shown in galleries and experimental film and video festivals across Canada and USA. He currently resides in Kingsville. Current work is comprised of video and mixed media installations that challenge the view to reconsider time, space and scale or to experience a sense of location or dislocation, often employing everyday phenomena and familiar cultural artifacts. There is a closing reception on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.; however, the exhibit is on display until Aug. 30.

Internet voting demonstrations Aug. 27-28

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The Municipality of Leamington will be conducting Internet Voting Demonstrations for members of the public interested in learning more about internet voting.

The demonstrations will be held in Leamington’s Council Chambers, 111 Erie Street North, on Wednesday, August 27 from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and Thursday, August 28 from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Residents will be given the opportunity to cast a sample internet ballot.

Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Municipality of Leamington at 519-326-5761.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS of Windsor-Essex is looking to recruit families and volunteers residing in the Essex-County area who may be eligible to participate in our traditional 1-to-1 Match Mentoring Program. ‘Little Brothers’ and ‘Little Sisters’ are children between the ages of six and eighteen years of age who benefit from having the support, guidance and friendship of an adult mentor. ‘Big Brothers’ and ‘Big Sisters’ are volunteer mentors ages 19 years and older who are committed to volunteering at least a few hours a couple times a month to spend with their matched ‘Little’. If interested please contact the agency by phone at 519-945-6232 ext. 14 or visit our website at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca for all program and volunteer inquiries.

TUESDAY EVENINGS - The Leamington dancing circle has survived the winter! Our past dancing friends, and hopefully some new ones, can find us in the main building of the Kiwanis camp at 1948 Seacliff Drive Kingsville (between the Albuna townline and Ruthven), on Tuesday evenings. We do more spirited dances from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, and more meditative ones from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. Visitors are welcome to drop by and see what we do. All dances are taught, and no partner is needed.

LOOKING TO REVIVE THE ESSEX COUNTY JUNIOR FARMERS. Are you 15-29 with an interest in agriculture or farming? Contact Nic

Pumpkins require full sun and lots of water. Make sure the soil is deeply tilled, as the pumpkin’s roots and vines can grow up to 15 feet in any direction.

The best place to grow pumpkins is on top of an old compost pile. This is rich in nutrients and there is lots of moisture. Choose a location with good air circulation to prevent any fungal problems or downy mildew. When this problem first appears, apply organic fungicides containing copper or sulfur.

Willemsma at sirnic16@gmail.com if interested or if you have any questions. You don't have to be from a farm to enjoy being part of this group!

SATURDAY MORNINGS - Yoga in the Park takes place at Seacliff Park on Saturday mornings, 9:0010:00 a.m. until August 16, weather permitting. Free sessions, with donations being accepted to be presented at Yoga4Hope for the Parkinson's Society.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23SUNsational Summer Concerts at Seacliff Park featuring Takers & Leavers, 7:00 p.m. FREE admission. All ages welcome. Bring a lawn chair.

MONDAY, AUGUST 25 -Free dinner at Knox Presbyterian Church at 5:00 p.m. for those in need of food and fellowship.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3Shooters Photography Club meeting, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., Colasanti's Tropical Gardens (west parking), Willow Room, 1550 Rd. 3E, Ruthven. Visit facebook.com for meeting and club info. For more details contact George at gshiefer@cogeco.ca. Everyone welcome.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9Volunteer Information Open House, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:008:00 p.m., at South Essex Community Council, 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Find out about SECC programs at www.secc.on.ca.

Once the seedlings begin to emerge they should be thinned out to only 2 or 3 plants, keeping the strongest and healthiest.

If you want to grow a larger pumpkin, keep only the first two flowers on a vine, pinching off all the other flowers so that there are only one or two pumpkins per vine. The more flowers there are, the smaller the mature pumpkin will be at harvest time.

Harvest time will vary depending on the type of pumpkin you are growing. Most plants will take approximately 110 to 125 days to mature.

During the growing period, support the pumpkins off the ground with straw to keep them from rotting on the ground. At this stage, each pumpkin will require at least 2 inches of water per week. Turning them weekly allows the pumpkins to develop a perfect shape.

Pumpkins are very prone to cucumber beetles and squash bugs. Planting radishes, petunias or nasturtiums around the plants will keep pests away. If all else fails, pesticides will have to be applied. Check with a licensed professional before spraying.

Once the pumpkins have turned a deep solid color and the vines die back and turn brown, it is time to harvest. Make sure to leave approximately 2-3 inches of stem when cutting pumpkins.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17Voices of Youth In Community (VOYC) is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 program. All youth ages 14-18 are welcome to join. Meeting is Wed. September 1, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Change starts here! Can we count you in? Download application at www.accesscounty.ca/programs/v oyc. Contact Wandra Rodrigues 519-733-8983 ext. 22 or wrodrigues@accesscounty.ca

BE A CHAMPION FOR YOUTH!

Become a volunteer mentor at Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC). It only takes 4 hours per month. You must be at least 25 years of age to apply. Applications online at www.accesscounty.ca/programs/v oyc. Contact Wandra Rodrigues 519-733-8983 ext. 22 or wrodrigues@accesscounty.ca for more into.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - Erie

Shores Quilter’s Guild Quilt Show

‘A Quilter’s Legacy’. The show takes place Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 28 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at U.M.E.I. High School, 614 Mersea Road 6, Leamington. Quilt raffles to aid Leamington Hospital - Women’s Unit. See hundreds of quilts, our boutique, contests, vendors, tea room, door prizes and much more.

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Manitoba youth mission assists Gleaners

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington’s Southwestern Ontario Gleaners are always seeking out youth volunteer opportunities.

They didn’t expect such assistance to come from about 2,000 km away.

The locally-operated, volunteer-driven facility received a visit from the New Bothwell Sommerfeld Mennonite Youth Volunteer Team from Monday, Aug. 11 to Friday, Aug. 15 to assist with the unmarketable food-packaging process for impoverished populations around the world. The group of 30 visitors — 21 youths ages 14 to 19 years and nine adult leaders — hailed from about 40 km southeast of Winnipeg and 80 km north of the Manitoba/Minnesota border. The young gathering of charitable volunteers also helped maintain community gardens in Kingsville (23 Mill St. West) and Leamington (4 Maxon Ave.). Twenty-four of the volunteers tended to the various components at the Gleaners’ location on Industrial Drive while half a dozen tended to the community gardens.

“It came together very nicely,” said SWO Gleaners chairperson Jim Founk. “We’re always looking for volunteers through Outreach, but they found us.”

The wife of one of the New Bothwell team’s volunteers was researching gleaning online during the winter of this year when she discovered the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners website. A group leader proceeded to contact Kandy Flood at the SWO Gleaners office and arranged the fiveday mission to take place earlier this month. With the youth group eager to take on a mission this summer, planning for the inter-provincial trip began in February.

Last year, the youth group took on a mission in Montana where they replaced lengthy sections of fencing that had been destroyed in a fire. The New Bothwell team took on the task after learning that the Mennonite Disaster Services was seeking volunteers to take on the task. With the MDS having no urgent projects on their list up to this point for 2014, the group set its sights on the Leamington-based Gleaners.

While in Leamington, the Manitoban youths cleaned, cut, diced and dehydrated approximately 1,500 to 2,000 pounds of raw product per day. While the large-scale donations of carrots, potatoes and red peppers by local farmers and greenhouses were non-marketable, they were still deemed fit for human consumption.

“Local farmers and businesses have been very generous,” Founk noted. “The mission’s been going very well. We’ve got to give credit to these kids — they raised money to make the bus trip here and they’re very energetic and cooperative. They each gave up a week of their summer and they’re doing a great job.”

In order to finance the trip to Leamington, the New Bothwell group held a piz-

za dinner, waffle dinner and collected scrap metal to sell. During fundraising efforts, youth pastor Harry Hildebrand was called into Golden West Radio 107.7 FM in Manitoba, where he was surprised to be put live on the airways to discuss the upcoming mission and the Leamington Gleaners.

“It’s about community building, whether it’s done locally or abroad,” Hildebrand said.

The SWO Gleaners offered a movie night featuring Soul Surfer with snacks and beverages for the group of youths Thursday. Days Inn of Leamington also offered accommodations to the team of volunteers at a discounted rate. Meals were prepared and donated by church groups from across the community.

Upon arrival, the mission of teens was impressed with the facilities they were stationed to at the Gleaners.

“I think it’s awesome,” said Leanna Wiebe, one of the New Bothwell visitors. “It was a big shock when I first stepped in the door. We had no idea it would be like this.”

“It definitely feels good to be doing something like this,” added cohort Larissa Hiebert. “Even if you don’t hand it right to the people who need it, it’s good to know you’re a part of it.”

Both described the mission as a worthwhile effort that they will remember for years to come.

“The whole thing is about teamwork,” said Wiebe. “You learn to work with others.”

“I would definitely do it again,” Hiebert explained.

Jennifer Giesbrecht (left) and Adelina Klippenstein sort through chopped carrots about to be dropped into the dehydrator as Southwestern Ontario Gleaners volunteer Jerry DeMers offers pointers. The two youths were part of the New Bothwell Sommerfield Mennonite Youth Volunteer Team that served a one-week mission at the local gleaners.

Jason Schroeder dumps a bucket full of red peppers fresh out of the dicer into a larger container at the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners facility in Leamington. Schroeder was part of the New Bothwell Sommerfield Mennonite Youth Volunteer Team that served a one-week mission at the local gleaners.

Pornography: A Growing Social Concern

Special to the Southpoint Sun by David Dyck

Pornography has become a massive global industry in our world today. It generates annual revenue of over 20 billion dollars, more than the combined revenues of ABC, NBC and CBS. Every 39 minutes a new porn video is created in the U.S. alone. There are 4.2 million pornographic websites and over 1.5 billion pornographic downloads per month. According to a recent study, the average age of first internet porn exposure is 11 years old. Four out of five 16 year old boys and girls regularly search for porn on the internet and many receive unwanted sexual solicitation.

Many people today think that pornography is harmless. The evidence is proving otherwise. The kind of graphic pornography available on any tablet or smartphone is highly addictive. Researchers are calling it the crack cocaine of the internet. Like other addictions, porn addiction escalates and addicts need more and more arousal to feed their addiction. A growing number of youth are caught in this web of porn addiction.

Even more disturbing, is how exposure to pornography results in negative attitudes towards women. In the world of porn, women are often humiliated and degraded. It teaches men that women are objects for their entertainment and that verbal and sexual abuse are acceptable.

We are only beginning to see the long term impact of all this. Thriving in obscurity and disguised as entertainment pornography is reshaping our society, redefining sexuality and undermining a whole generation of our youth.

These are the reasons why a community coalition has been formed in Leamington. ‘Citizens Concerned About Pornography’ (CCAP) has the following objectives: 1) Advocacy for the safety of our Children and Youth; 2) Recovery and Support for those caught in porn and sex addiction; 3) Education and Awareness for parents in our community; 4) Networking with other agencies.

CCAP holds regular meetings and is planning a number of initiatives in the coming year. If you are interested in knowing more about CCAP or being part of this coalition please contact Margaret Buschman at ccap.leamington@gmail.com

Last month a recovery group for sex addicts began weekly meetings in Leamington. Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other, so that they may solve their common problem of sex addiction and help others to recover. It is based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. If you would like more information about this local SA group please contact Ray at 519-965-9419 or Dave at 519-995-1832.

Dale Butler & Friends at Two Creeks

The silken voice of Dale Butler, accompanied by some of his many friends, will again fill the natural amphitheatre of Two Creeks Conservation Area at 6:30 p.m. on

Sunday, August 24. Dale is a consistent and valued contributor to many events in Ontario. As David Whitaker

notes, “Dale Butler is one of the finest musicians in Windsor and Essex County.”

That understates Dale’s musical accomplishments, gifts and range. With consistent energy but as smooth in voice as John Denver, Dale is accomplished in folk, country, gospel and bluegrass. He and his friends sing popular songs from all of these styles, including some of their own. Dale is a talented and prolific composer who brings his ‘gentleman’ nature to reflect on topics as diverse as memories of 1812, and helping Alzheimer’s patients remember ‘That’s who you are’.

Rick Taves notes that Dale is “… one of our area’s most beloved singers and songwriters. A local treasure. You’ll love his music”.

Two Creeks is located just north of Wheatley on Erie Street North (a.k.a. Kent Road #1). If the weather doesn’t co-operate, concert-goers just move into the large pavilion area. Be seated under the sky or under cover. It’s easy: bring your own chair or use one of the benches provided. There is no set fee to attend – give what you want, if you want. Sample the snacks and drinks offered by Wheatley Scouts. This will be a delightful evening.

Free native garden tour being offered

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) invites the public to a free Native Garden Tour on Saturday August 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Six gardens will be highlighted during the tour: Seacliff Park Rain Garden in Leamington, Harrow Rain Garden, Turkey Creek Native Plant Garden in LaSalle, River Canard Park Shoreline Restoration Project, and the Scouts Native Plant Garden and the Lou Romano Native Garden in Windsor.

Naturalists will be on hand at each garden to answer questions about local native plants and pollinators. Visit a garden closest to you, or pick up a Garden Tour Passport at any garden that morning and have it stamped at each location. Passports with a minimum of four stamps will be entered into a draw to win a free Conservation Area annual pass. Please note

the Native Garden Tour is weather permitting. This tour is part of a year-long grant project funded by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. The project aims to provide opportunities for the public to connect with nature through community gardens and to encourage people to invite pollinators, such as the monarch butterfly, into their backyard by incorporating native plants into their landscape. For maps of garden locations visit erca.org and click on Event Calendar.

OBITUARY

Jacob Tiessen

Jacob Tiessen, 91 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

OBITUARY

Jerry Liddle

Jerry Wendall Liddle, 77 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at his home in Wheatley.

Mary Casper

Mary Casper (nee Matta), 96 years, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, August 17, 2014.

Beloved husband of the late Elvira (Langeman) (2002). Predeceased by his parents Peter and Elisabeth (Fast) Tiessen. Jacob is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by four brothers, Jacob Tiessen, Peter Tiessen, Frank Tiessen and Nicholas Tiessen; six sisters, Anna Loewen, Margaret Gossen, Elisabeth Janzen, Agatha Barkovsky, Mary Harder and Katherine Tiessen; five nephews, Arthur Gossen, David Tiessen, Vern Barkovsky, Peter Janzen and Hardy Tiessen; and by three nieces, Cathy Barkovsky Aldora Harder and Margaret Tiessen. In particular, special friend of Martin, Denise and Luke Rahn, Saraja and Shibu Samuel and Shoba Pompati.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Jacob’s life was held from the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, Leamington, on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 11 a.m. Dr. Frank Hawkins officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to MCC “Meat Canners”.

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

Leamington Rotary Club –A Growing “Family”

The Rotary Club of Leamington recently welcomed three new members into the Rotary family – Carolyn Tann-Jacobs, Carol Sawatzky and Dr. Atif Chowdhry. These three new Rotarians were part of the dedicated Rotarian team that served up fish dinners at Seacliff Park on Friday, Aug. 15 at this year’s Tomato Festival. The fish fry was a fundraiser for the new Hospice coming to Leamington. From left to right are Carolyn Tann-Jacobs, Roberto Sanchez (District Membership Chair and Past District Governor), Sandra Morley (Leamington Rotary Membership Chair), Carol Sawatzky, Dr. Atif Chowdhry, and Chuck Parsons (President of the Rotary Club of Leamington). (Submitted photo)

Beloved husband of Vicky. Dear father of John (Karen) Liddle, Linda (Dan) Wood, Robert Liddle, Mary Jane (Trevor) Pears, Mike (Elaine) Imeson and Brenda Imeson. Twelve grandhildren and six greatgrandchildren also survive. Dear brother of Jack (Joanne) Liddle and brother-in-law of Don Whittal, Dick (Maryanne) Reder, Dennis (Danielle) Reder. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Eva Liddle, sisters Bernice Fleming and Margaret Whittal, and brother Robert.

Jerry, being a very accomplished fisherman and along with his brother, built and reconstructed several fishing boats over the years. Jerry always needed water under his feet, at work or play. Having travelled around the world on many trips, he loved the family cottage in Muskoka the best. Being a man of few words, he always got his point across with a look or a hand motion. Never being a good speller, he sure could add when the fish tubs were unloaded. A good day on the lake always put a smile on his face. Using his own words... “I’ve done my thing, it’s time for the younger generation to take over.”

At Jerry’s request, cremation has taken place. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington.

Memorial Service celebrating Jerry’s life was held on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11 a.m. Rev. Jack Glover officiated. Interment of cremated remains at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Daughter of the late Peter and Sylvia Matta. Beloved wife of the late Steve Casper (1994) with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage. Dear mother of Father Jim SCJ, Sylvia McCormick (the late Perry), Nancy Raffoul (Joe), Gary (Richard), Patty Moracci (Joe) and Stephanie Casper. Lovingly remembered by 9 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grand daughter. Mary will be greatly missed by her sister Betty McInnis (Ed). She is predeceased by her sister Helen, brothers Louis (the late Marion) Matta, Thomas (the late Margaret) Matta, and her stepmother Helen Matta.

The family is most grateful for the competent and compassionate care provided by St. Elizabeth Health Care, Revera, Bayshore and CCAC.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Mass of the Resurrection held at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 10 a.m.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. Michael’s Church Building Fund, Sacred Heart Mission Fund or Leamington Hospital Foundation Hospice. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

ERCA joins Environmental Defence in drawing attention to water quality issues

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) joined Environmental Defence and Freshwater Future in the release of a report Aug. 13 that continues to draw attention to the serious water quality issues faced by Lake Erie – and all of the Great Lakes.

Clean Not Green – Tackling Algal Blooms in Our Great Lakes outlines a four-point plan to help create a healthy future for the Great Lakes. ERCA supports the report’s recommendations, which echo those found in the Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan, and Nutrient Management Plans, the Great Lakes Mayors’ conferences, and the International Joint Commission Report and many others which emphasize the need to increase the scale and intensity of the programs that are currently being implemented.

“We have, with partners, shown that investment in these programs work,” said Richard Wyma, ERCA’s General Manager. “For example, after only a decade of investment, natural area coverage in the Muddy Creek watershed more than doubled from 6.5% to more than 13.5%. Water quality monitoring showed statistically significant improvements in nutrient and bacteria concentrations in the watershed, in part attributable to septic system upgrades and other water quality enhancement projects implemented.”

As a result of these actions and support from all levels of government and landowners, Wheatley Harbour was ‘delisted’ as an Area of Concern under the Great Lake Water

The family of the late Donald Jacobs would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to New Beginning's Retirement Home and Leamington Memorial Hospital for the professional and compassionate care given to our husband, father, grandfather and brother during his time with them. We would also like to thank the many friends and family who sent flowers, donations, food and who showed their respect and support at our time of loss. Thank you. Lea Jacobs and Family

Quality Agreement in 2010.

This success demonstrates that positive change can happen with support and investment by everyone, working together collaboratively, as highlighted by the Clean Not Green report. ERCA works with many partners to implement programs that aim to achieve the recommendations in this report, including:

• Providing incentives for farmers and other rural landowners and at ERCA’s demonstration farm to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs). These include the design and implementation of soil erosion and water control structures to reduce phosphorous loading from fields and tiles.

• Reaching out to landowners to describe the use of the soil test reports and benefits of soil management and other education and outreach materials.

• Implementing and hopefully expanding a septic system maintenance and outreach programs that enable urban and rural residents to take action to prevent polluted water from running off their property.

• Developing integrated watershed management planning programs that link water quality to water quantity, natural heritage, and those planning tools that integrate and implement change.

• Working with municipalities, universities and other partners to understand the intensity, duration and frequency of

our changing climate on storm water management systems and related infrastructure and can lead to greener, lower impact solutions that ultimately reduce impacts into the Great Lakes.

• Working with partners to study and monitor water quality including phosphorous levels and microcystin testing.

• Researching the effectiveness of BMPs in the greenhouse sector on nutrient loadings. ERCA is also working with landowners to study the amount and type of phosphorus exported through surface and tile drainage under different tillage practices.

• Creating and managing wetlands and enhancing shorelines.

“We need to accelerate our efforts and increase the scale and intensity of these existing programs targeting nonpoint sources of pollution to have a measurable impact on phosphorus reduction,” Wyma urged. “More trees must be planted, more acres of lost forest and wetlands need to be restored, reductions in pavement and other impervious surfaces must be sought, and more research must be undertaken to ensure we are taking the most effective approaches.”

Research has demonstrated that these tactics are on the right track – but need to be implemented on a much broader scale to have the desired outcomes. Improving water quality is a shared responsibility, and needs investment and support at all levels.

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is the hardest part, as it never goes away.

To hear your voice, To see your smile, To sit with you and talk for a while, Would be my greatest wish.

This report quotes the 1970s children’s book, The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, who noted how “dreary things were up in Lake Erie”. What it doesn’t say is that 14 years later, at the encouragement of the Ohio Sea Grant program who described the clean-up of Lake Erie, Dr. Seuss removed that line from the book. “I am sure none of us want to see Lake Erie put back in the story,” added Wyma. “Despite the challenges, we have significantly improved the health of our Great Lakes in the past through collaboration and innovation, and can do so again. It isn’t too late.”

County Bridge

Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Aug. 11: North/South – 1st Bob Branton and Don Franks, Eileen Edwards and Jack Warmenhoven, 2nd Yvonne Vulling and Jeanne Manners, 3rd Sharon Lutz and Marie Elwood. East/West – 1st Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 2nd Agnes Fraser and Roy Trowell, 3rd Helen Preyde and Nina Towle. Games are each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Lions Hall, Wed. Aug. 16: North/ South: 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 3rd Shirley Plant and Roy Trowell. East/West: 1st Al Morrison and Ron Martin, 2nd Vi Major and Marg Koeman, Dave Derbyshire and Derek Parry, 3rd John McGregor and Dorothy McGregor. Bridge is played every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

1940 Oldsmobile Series 90 coupe came from Vancouver

Colin and Mary Begy of Clarksburg, ON, are the proud owners of a gorgeous 1940 Oldsmobile with an Oshawa factory list price of $1572. Mary writes: “Hi Bill: We enjoy your articles. My husband and I have a 1940 Olds and she’s a beauty! She is the top-of-the-line Series 90 2-door coupe. She has a straight eight engine and ‘three on the tree!’ When she comes up to a stop, you can’t tell if she is still running. She’s that quiet!”

It’s easy to believe the Olds is that quiet. In June 1958 my brother John and I acquired a mint original 1940 McLaughlin-Buick Super sport coupe in the same body shell as on the Begy’s 1940 Olds. After we bought the car, we drove over to a friend’s house to take him for a drive. Eddie climbed in and said: “OK, start it up and let’s go!” We had to explain there was no need to start the car because it was already running! Now back to the ’40 Olds: “She is a low mileage car that came from Vancouver about 5 years ago and a real pleasure to drive. Between October 1989 and October 1991, the car was mechanically gone over, a complete new interior was installed, and the car was repainted in the original lacquer paint colour. We purchased the car in October 2010 and have been keeping it well looked after since then. Happy trails!”

The Begy’s 1940 Olds is powered by a flathead straight eight engine with 257 cubic inches cranking out a very respectable 110 horsepower. Features include independent front suspension, coil springs all around, safety glass all around, sealed beam headlights mounted in the front fenders, a wheelbase of 124 inches, and a streamlined body extending over the previous running board space. That streamlined body was new for 1940 and appeared on several GM nameplates that year: top-of-the-line Pontiac, Buick Super and Roadmaster, Olds Series 90, LaSalle and Cadillac.

The front license plate is an original 1940 Ontario plate (1S786), yellow with black numbers and a letter. Given that the car came from Vancouver, there might be people out there who remember this car. Maybe it was sold new in that city. If we uncover its earlier history, you’ll read all about it right here, where we bring old cars back to life. Stay tuned!

I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON, N8H 3W2.

Side view shows the beautiful lines of this 1940 Olds Series 90 coupe.

This 1940 Olds is equipped with an original black-on-yellow 1940 Ontario license plate. Under Year of Manufacture (YOM) legislation, these plates can be registered for use on historic vehicles today.

ERIC HEWETT ~ SALES

ehewett@southpointford.ca

Jeffery joins Team Ontario

Leamington Bantam Lakers outfielder Jessica Jeffery will be joining Team Ontario this week to compete in the 2014 Baseball Canada 16U Girls Invitational Championship being held in Saguenay, Quebec.

After Friday night’s game the Lakers got together and polished off some doughnuts as a “send-off” for Jessica, their friend, teammate and “favourite player on Team Ontario,” added Laker shortstop Brett Enns. “We will be checking social media to see how she does and to follow her team.” Jeffery, 15, left Tuesday morning on the trek to Saguenay. The tournament starts Thursday with the finals scheduled for Sunday.

The championship is a nine-team tournament with teams representing Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Quebec (2) and Saskatchewan.

This is the third year Jeffery has played for the provincial team and she is hoping to add to her medal collection. She won a silver in 2012 and a gold last year.

Red Team Wins Sol Leam Cup

On August 7 the final segment of the Sol Leam competition was played at Erie Shores Golf Course. The Blue Team, captained by Sheri Michaelis, gave a valiant effort to come from behind to win the final day only to fall short by two matches to Mary Wilson’s Red Team. Joel Epp (left) presented the trophy to the winning team, back row from the left, captain Mary Wilson, Caroline Kelly, Diana Jones, Lynda McAnnally, spare Mary Lappan, Emily Oldenburg, Lisa Fehr. Front row: Muriel Davey, Tym Brannigan, Nancy Flynn and Beth Conn. Absent Jo-Anne Smith and Annie Pump. Sol Leam’s sponsors were Lisa Fehr and Lisa Sawatzky. (Submitted photo)

Jessica Jeffery

Bantam Lakers rally to beat Essex

Two sixth inning long balls accounted for five runs as the Leamington Bantam Lakers rallied from a 5-3 deficit to beat the Essex Yellowjackets 8-5 on Friday evening, Aug. 15.

With a gutsy rally that started with two outs, Brandon Teichroeb belted a bases-loaded double in the gap in left centre, scoring three, Kyle Wall followed two batters later by a Kyle Wall drive that scored a pair of insurance runs.

“By far one of our most exciting game of the season,” said coach Chris Lamotte. “The squad showed great resolve, battling back from 2 to 0 and 5 to 3 deficits to a tough Essex team. Was a big win.”

Lucas Lamotte went the distance pitching seven innings of solid ball giving up seven hits and striking out five. Dawson Iles and Teichroeb both had a pair of hits. Iles’ two-out single started the late inning comeback.

“Our infield played flawless,” added coach Terry Misener. “Brett Enns made a couple highlight reel plays at shortstop.”

On Thursday evening, the locals travelled to Kingsville, blanking the Knights 3-0.

Laker pitcher Kameron Wall had his perfect game come to an end in the top of the seventh when Kingsville’s Jason Wood singled to centre. Ka. Wall’s string of eighteen consecutive outs included three strikeouts and he didn’t allow a batted ball out of the infield. James Hiebert came on after the single to record the final three outs.

A week ago Saturday, the Lakers defeated the LaSalle Titan Minors 8-0 in Sun Parlour league play. A six-run third inning paced the locals.

Anthony Fehr started on the mound and pitched four innings, Teichroeb tossed a pair and Iles took to the hill and threw the seventh. The trio combined to hold the Titans to three hits.

Ka. Wall, Teichroeb, Aidan Massad and Ky. Wall all had two hits in the contest. Lamotte, Iles, Derrick Antunes and Hiebert had single tallies.

The Leamington Bantam Lakers are sponsored by Howie’s Custom Coating.

The world’s hardest sport?

Most community-based festival goers have a favourite part to every year’s list of attractions. Visitors to Leamington’s Tomato Fest, for the most part, are no exception.

For many, it’s the parade. For others, it’s the live entertainment at Seacliff Park. And of course there are those who love to stroll through the rows of vendors and food booths.

For me, it’s the car show. I love classic cars. The simplicity of a clean, uninterrupted firewall without a thousand wires, hoses, sensors, computer units and relays is almost as much a thing of beauty as the lines and curves of the cars themselves. There are specific models where every car can easily be identified as being produced in a specific year for several years in a row. The Oldsmobile Cutlass, for example, has easily-distinguishable features for every year from 1967 to 1973. Muscle cars of the 1960s and ’70s have been my favourites for as long as I can remember. High performance was top priority and cushy little features like air conditioning, cruise control, power windows and even power steering and brakes were often considered nothing more than bloat that robbed horsepower and added weight. The presence of such trivial amenities could make the difference between winning and losing a race.

The age old debate of which sports are harder to play — both within and beyond those involving the internal combustion engine — could very well rage on forever. Arguing in favour of ice hockey seems reasonable enough, as you’ve got to learn a new skill before you can even consider being competitive. That skill of course is skating, which never comes as naturally as the running and sprinting that are so crucial to other sports. Then again, passing in hockey is more-or-less two dimensional — the same cannot be said for football, lacrosse, baseball (throwing the ball is really just passing it, despite the refusal of commentators to use the word) or even soccer.

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

POOL CLOSED - for capital tile re-grouting renovations until Sunday, September 14. After 29 years of continued pool usage, these major renovations to the saltwater pool will allow us to continue to safely and effectively serve our patrons for decades to come. Complex Day Camp - ages 4 - 7 & 8 - 12. Register by the week or by the day. Various sports, games galore, nature walks, crafts & fun art! This week’s theme is “Every Day is a Holiday!” and next week’s theme will be “The Grande Finale!” Day Camp Counselors are trained in the HIGH FIVE principles of healthy child development and the kids love all the action & activity! There are ‘no bored children’ at the Complex Summer day camp!

The benchmark by which most arguments over who REALLY had the fastest car were settled on the quarter mile — at least on this side of the pond. Muscle cars (actually called “super cars” back when they were new) built by Chrylser, Ford and GM were built to go like stink in a straight line rather than navigate sharp twists as motorists are far more often forced to do in the mountain-laden stretches of Europe. As such, 426 Hemis, 428 Super Cobra Jets and ZL1 427s ruled the 1,320’-long strip. Quite often, those who are muscle car fanatics also enjoy a good drag race. I’m no exception. Others look down their noses at it, passing it off as the simplest of motor sports. That it may very well be, but on the quarter mile, you’ll never have to sit through the last 40 minutes of a race where EVERYONE knows who’s going to win. Lopsided victories happen, but they only last a few seconds before the next pair approach the staging tree (unless there’s a messy breakdown). Additionally, the average joe can’t jump in the family sedan and take it out for a weekend of competition in virtually any form of motor sport other than drag racing.

Home Alone Training Course - ages 9 - 13 years, Thursday, August 21, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

FREE Family Movies at the Marina: Friday, August 22

FREE Sunsational concert at the beach: Saturday, August 23 Seacliff Park 7:00 - 9:00 pm with the band “Takers & Leavers.” Bring your lawn chairs to sit on the hill. Refreshments at Burgess’ on the Beach!

Red Cross First Aid Training - individual courses as well as corporate bookings. See the schedule of upcoming training and recertification courses being offered at the Complex.

The NEW Fall Activity Guides have arrived! View online: www.leamington.ca/recreation. Early Registration for FALL session began this week – register this week for the early-bird rates. Regular Registration runs August 25th onward.

Children, Youth, Teen Programs: Parent/Tot Indoor Soccer, Youth Indoor Soccer, Sporty Tots, Tee Ball, Power Tumbling, Kindernastics, Karate, Racquetball, Basketball, Velocity Volleyball Academy, Red Cross Swim Lessons, Red Cross Babysitter Training, Home Alone Training, New: 2 Sunday Play Days –a great introduction to recreational fun! New Lifesaving Sport Club - ages 8 - 12 yrs. on Tuesday’s 5:00 - 6:00 pm includes: Relay, Obstacle Course & Fitness Swimming. Keep your muscles firm & toned! Work out in the Weight & Cardio Rooms. Pump some iron and increase your cardio heart rate! Try out a fitness class: Sunrise Spin; several Yoga styles; Strong Bones/Lean Body; 20 -20-20 a combo circuit class; and returning in Fall: ZUMBA on Monday and Wed. Evenings 7:00 - 8:00 pm! LIKE US! and Share our

Have you ever watched a rugby game? There’s an unusual play where three or four players will launch a teammate into the air so he can catch a ball that would have otherwise soared well over his head and out of reach. I can only imagine how much practice it takes to perfect that maneuver. I also wonder how an umpire would react if a trio of outfielders used it to prevent a home run. They’d have to be pretty fast to set it up, but it’d be a doozie for the highlight real.

I suppose it goes without saying that you’ve pretty much got to try them all to have anywhere near enough authority to say one sport is more difficult to play than another. Before I had tried curling for the first time, I assumed it was an easy sport to get the hang of — the more successful competitors, I figured, were simply those who were best at fine-tuning their shots and ‘reading’ the ice. I’d played my fair share of hockey, so the slippery characteristics of ice weren’t going to be a problem.

Wrong.

The only thing about curling that’s really easy is falling over — not exactly a skill your skip is going to admire. Some sports are particularly difficult in part because of their specific rules. I would have been a lot better at volleyball if players were allowed to let the ball hit the floor once before returning, setting or spiking it. My less than lightning-fast reflexes wouldn’t have been such a setback. If only basketball allowed the ball carrier to take five or six steps without dribbling before he or she was called for traveling. Who knows, maybe I could have perfected the layup.

Or how about introducing bracket racing to the 100-metre dash? In drag racing, there’s a format of the sport where the slower of two head-tohead cars gets a ‘head start’ based on the difference between the predicted times (called a dial in) of each participant. Whoever runs closer to his or her predicted time/dial in without beating it (called breaking out) wins. Before you scoff at the idea, think about it — the use of steroids would become pointless. It would simply be a matter of knowing your own abilities... or limitations.

I vaguely remember what I think was an episode of “That’s Incredible” (remember that one, Generation X?) where a short documentary was done on an ancient sport where two teams had to pass a heavy steel ball — probably a cannonball — through a vertically-mounted ring at the opponent’s end of the field. The trick was that you could not use your hands or your feet to pass the ball through the ring. I can’t for the life of me remember what it was called... but it was probably the hardest sport in the world.

Cross Cultural Sports Day another success

By Bryan Jessop

Although spectator numbers fell somewhat short of expectations, the fifth annual Cross Cultural Sports Day was another qualified success.

Organization of the event was again led by Ontario Provincial Police Leamington detachment community services constable Kevin O’Neil. This year’s soccer and following slo-pitch games were held at Kinsmen Fields on Seacliff Drive Saturday, Aug. 16.

The soccer game pitted Team Mexico against Team Canada — the best of the Leamington area’s Mexican migrant workers against a team of Leamington SC United men’s team players. Team Canada won 6-2 to bring the overall series to a 3-2 standing in its favour. Canada struck early with the first two and although Mexico replied to cut the advantage in half, the squad of local players continued to apply offensive pressure en route to the victory.

The game was held on the field directly north of the Sun Parlour Community Curling Club and attracted fans and supporters of both teams. The following slo-pitch game also drew spectators, although O’Neil explained that he would have liked to see larger numbers. He doesn’t believe Tomato Festival weekend activity had a significant impact on the number of fans who attended — in the past, the two games have been held on Sunday afternoons, Saturday evenings and Labour Day weekend. The festivities were promoted in part with posters placed at different locations throughout Leamington as well as signage at the community’s 7-11 convenience store.

Regardless, he was happy to see fans arrive in support of their players.

“They came out to cheer their team on. I was happy to see that,” O’Neil explained. “The (slo-pitch) game was probably the most fun game we’ve ever had.”

The team of Essex County OPP officers defeated Team Mexico 20-15 in a match that O’Neil noted was much closer than the score indicated. The OPP team remains undefeated in Cross Cultural Sports Day with a record of 5-0. This

A trio of Team Canada (Leamington SC United men’s team) players celebrate the first goal of the match.

year’s pre-game home run competition was won handily by the OPP team’s Wes Dewhurst, who sent a total of 13 pitches over the fence. The next closest competitor, one of Mexico’s players, connected for five.

O’Neil was assisted with this year’s pre-event planning by Esubio Fortuna, who organized and formed this year’s Team Mexico soccer team. Joe Oswald prepared the Canadian soccer team while Arturo Gutierrez also assisted with Cross Cultural Sports Day arrangements. O’Neil explained that the purpose of the annual, good-natured competition is to provide a recreational outlet to the estimated 5,500 migrant workers who travel from Mexico to Leamington every

year — a sum equal to just over 19 per cent of the municipality’s population.

Plans have not yet been made on any changes or a specific date for the event’s sixth annual installment, although O’Neil assured that Cross Cultural Sports Day will in fact continue on into 2015. He will soon begin setting his sights on the annual Legendary Hockey Heroes vs. OPP game. Approaching it’s 14th year, the game is traditionally held at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex in late February. Preparations for the charitable fundraiser begin in early October.

Players, coaches and a few young fans gather for pre-game photos between Team Mexico and Team Canada for the fifth annual Cross Cultural Sports Day at Kinsmen Fields Saturday, Aug. 16. Team Canada won the soccer game 6-2, followed by a 20-15 win for the Essex County OPP team over Team Mexico in the slo-pitch match.

Team Canada, players from the Leamington SC United men’s soccer team, take on Team Mexico, a squad of migrant agricultural workers, during Cross Cultural Sports Day.

Team Bobby Jones jumps ahead

of Team Sam Snead

There’s a new leader in the clubhouse this week in the standings of the Erie Shores Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League as Team Bobby Jones jumped ahead of Team Sam Snead by getting a 6-point performance out of Brian Humphreys, Brian Plumb and Dave Seaton in their match against the Ben Hogan squad, who also picked up 6 points from Ken Cobby, Tim Shultz and Dave Wilkinson.

Team Lee Trevino is tied for second place with the Sam Snead crew, thanks to the 8 points they received from Richard Lowes, Gary McRae, Jack Martin and Roger Cote. The Sam Snead men only got 4 points for the top two low gross finishes by Brendan Cornies and Ward Hutchins.

The Gene Sarazen team is 8 points back in fourth place, courtesy of the 8 points they received for their 4 net match victories from Claudio Sabelli, Matt Taouil, Mike Herbert and Rob Lee.

The teams of Gary Player and Harry Vardon are tied for fifth place with 61 points each because of a slack night from Wray Pollock and Ken Hamm, while the Vardon men climbed back up the ladder due the big 10-point night from Kevin Babkirk, Ted Dube, Tim Vreman, Gene Bouliane and Andrew Dick.

Team Tom Watson is slipping back slowly in the standings with 59 points because of another off-night, while Ben Hogan is close behind with 57. Trailing behind with 51 and 50 points are Teams Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.

Winning closest to the pin honours this past week was Tim Tiessen on hole #3, while Mike MacKinnon had the longest drive on the 7th hole and Spencer Neufeld made the longest putt on hole #8.

BANK THEATRE NOTES

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LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

OCTOBERFEST

(A Fundraiser for The Bank Theatre)

Where: The Rhine Danube Club

When: Saturday, September 20, 2014.

Cocktails: 6:00 p.m.

Dinner: 6:45 p.m.

Cost: $30 per person

Chuck Reynolds is the deejay for the evening and he promises a great combination of traditional German music and modern music.

Special table of Silent Auctions items will be available. Tickets are available after August l5th: Thomson Guardian Drugs, 20 Talbot Street East, Counter Effects, 2 Iroquois Road, Leamington and The Party and Discount Store, Talbot Street, Wheatley.

Hiphop and Circle Dance Camp

This summer, for the first time, The Bank Theatre held a Dance Camp. The children received tremendous personal attention from the four dance instructors and volunteers. A special thankyou to Edward Mulcaster and Helga Enns. (Circle Dance Instructors) The Hiphop instructors, sisters, Morgan and Spencer Malott, deserve a special thank- you as well. Barbara Martens and Penny Gil were instrumental in organizing this, our first dance camp. Thank-you, Barbara and Penny and all of the other volunteers. One of the mandates for The Bank Theatre is to encourage the children and youth in our community to become involved in the Arts. In two short years, The Bank Theatre has been the venue for one music camp, two drama camps, a Christian outreach puppet camp and now, a dance camp. The list will just keep growing in the future with your help.

Sidewalk Sale

Thank-you to those of you who stopped by The Bank Theatre during Leamington’s successful sidewalk sale. Many of you supported us by buying hot dogs and freezies. About l00 people enjoyed a personal tour of The Bank Theatre and expressed amazement at the transformation inside. A big thank-you to all of our volunteers who made these two days so much fun.

MUSIC SERIES

September 6th- Dale Butler will be performing at The Bank Theatre and it will include the release of his new CD. October 20th - Keep this Monday free to eat at A-1 Chinese Restaurant. Fifty-five per cent of the proceeds will go to The Bank Theatre.

Senior golfers enjoy great day of golf

Monday, Aug. 18 was one of the best Mondays the Erie Shores senior golf league has had for golf weather this year. Fifty-two players came out to enjoy the weather, friends, and a round of golf.

Low round of the day went to Wray Pollock with a 79. Right behind were Matt Dick, Ken Luxford, and Ed Shachoskoy each shooting 80s.

Henry Hildebrandt led the way with 3 birdies.

Brett Madden shanked one on #8, just missing Ken Luxford. Even though Brett could not get over shanking the rest of the way, he did manage to wake up his teammates as they finished in a tie for second place. Shanks a lot, Brett.

Frank Mazzara had a sand save on #3 for a par net 1 to be matched by Roger Hodgson with a par on #16 for a net 1.

Here are the final results.

50/50 draw: Gary Alderson for $15, and Francis Garant for $10.

Closest to pin: George Turnbull on #3 for $13, and Bob Dick on #16 for $13.

Longest putt: Tom Miehl on #6 for $13, and Richard Leslie on #8 for $13.

1st place team: Gary Alderson, Rick Metz, Henry Hildebrandt and Frank Gow for $10 each.

3 teams tied for 2nd, 3rd and 4th place: Ken Luxford, Brett Madden, Dave Robinson and Fred Klassen; Kevin Shaften, Matt Dick, Roger Hodgson and Gord Anderson; Heinz Kosempel, Bob Park, Frank Mazzara and Les Young. Each player received $5.

Sign up for next week’s Monday play by calling the pro shop by Thursday.

Big Boyz fishing derby results

The 11th annual Southwest Outdoors Club Big Boys Fishing Tournament, based out of Wheatley Harbour July 25 to Aug. 3, attracted anglers from all over looking to land a nice prize payout.

Cash prizes of $1,000, $500, $250, $125 (x2) and $50 (x5) were awarded for the top 10 rainbow and top 10 walleye. Prizes of $150, $100 and $50 were awarded respectively for the tournament’s longest salmon, yellow perch and sheepshead, as well as daily prizes of $50 for the longest rainbow and walleye.

Trophies were also given out for the longest walleye and the longest rainbow.

Awards presentations took place at Wheatley Arena on Sunday, Aug. 3 where participants met for an afternoon of swapping fish tales, refreshments, and the chance to win door prizes.

The following are the tournament results. All fish were measured by length this year to 16ths of an inch. In case of a tie, leader board placement went to who caught that particular size fish first:

Rainbow: Raymond Azar 30-13/16th inches; Al Matthews 30-9/16”; Sam Wright 30-6/16”; Bill Robinson (measurement not available); Greg Sample 30-4/16”; Chris Huyge 30-0/16”; Ben Cioci 30-0/16”; Dave Nelner 300/16”; Fred Heintz 29-15/16”; Brady Bunda 29-12/16”.

Walleye: Jim Gaffan 31-8/16 inches; Robert Whittle 318/16”; Brendan Walsh 31-6/16”; George Fast 31-5/16”; Brian Quick 31-4/16”; Tyler Henricks 31-2/16”; Dan Muxlow 31-1/16”; Art Talo (measurement not available); Johnathon Richardson 30-14/16”; Chris Hodges 30-14/16”. Salmon: Tyler Dibbley 35-4/16”.

Yellow Perch: Robert Lamb 11-2/16”.

Sheepshead: Laura Lindsay (measurement not available).

Beach volleyball tournament a big success

The weekend of volleyball was a huge success overall, with 35 teams and 140 individuals competing in the Velocity Volleyball Beach Tournament held during Tomato Fest. This year there was representation from Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley, Essex, Chatham, Windsor and Michigan, and all areas in between.

This was also one of the best competitive years of the tournament as nearly 12 University of Windsor or St. Clair College teams took part.

The Men’s Competitive 2s was a big crowd pleasure with nearly 200 people watching the competition. The calibre of volleyball at the tournament was excellent.

Tournament

Champions

Friday Men’s Competitive 4s: Team Lynch (Windsor) defeated Team Branch (Kingsville/Windsor) 25/13, 25/17 in finals.

Saturday Mixed 6s: Team Tannous (Windsor - Tony Tannous, Ashley Bleau, Justin Binder, George Tayar, Kaila Seguin) defeated Team Windram (Woodslee) 25/20, 25/22 in finals.

Saturday Mixed 2s Champions: Jim Konrad and Karlee Driedger (Leamington) defeated Pierce Johnson and Michaela Robinson (Chatham) 21/18, 21/19 in finals.

Sunday Mixed 4s: Helen Weibe, Karlee Driedger, Josh Rankin and James Friesen (Leamington/ Windsor) defeated Team Unblockable (Leamington) 25/19, 25/21 in finals.

Sunday Men’s Competitive 2s: Josh Rankin and Julian Miletic (Windsor) defeated Cam Branch (Kingsville) and Adam Thompson (Windsor) 22/20 in finals

For information about upcoming programs, check out the website at www.velocityvolleyball.ca

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Men’s 2s winners Josh Rankin (left) and Julian Miletic (Windsor).

Sunset Tomato Festival Beach Volleyball Mixed 4s Champions, from left to right: Josh Rankin, Helen Wiebe, Karlee Driedger, James Friesen.

Mixed 2s Champions are Karlee Driedger and Jim Konrad (Leamington).

Sunset Tomato Festival Beach Volleyball Men’s 2s teams.

Mixed 6s Champions – Team Tannous (Windsor), from left to right: George Tayar, Tony Tannous, Sheila Dew, Justin Binder, Kaila Seguin, Ashley Bleau.

Mixed 6s teams at Sunset Tomato Festival Beach Volleyball Tournament.

There were 263 entries in this year’s Leamington Tomato Festival Cruisin’ ’14 Car Show, hosted by the Roma Club and supported by main sponsor Canadian Tire Sunday, Aug. 17. The Roma Club will host another car show Sunday, Oct. 5 with proceeds to benefit hospice of Leamington. Visit www.gmancarshow.com for more information. For additional car shows in the area, visit www.localcarshows.ca.

The Reid Funeral Home Senior Girls Select team recently came in second at the County Selects tournament in Amherstburg.

The girls had entered the tournament with an undefeated exhibition season. They started the round robin portion of the tournament by crushing the Kingsville squad 27-2. Chelsey Malott scored 4 times, and Alissa Reid, Maddie Hamm and Rebecca Bueckert all banged out 3 hits.

Next up, they shut out the host team Amherstburg by a 17-0 score. Madison Chambers scored 3 times, Kally Elias scored 2 and Morgan Willms belted a solo homer.

The third game saw the two perennial favourites go toeto-toe with Harrow coming out on top by a 7-5 score. Both teams made some great defensive plays.

The fourth game had Leamington pitted against Essex. Leamington came out on top 19-6 in this one, with Rebecca Bueckert, Abby Chambers and Chelsey Malott each scoring 3 runs.

With a 3-1 record, Leamington was set to play Essex in the semi-finals. The game never really seemed close as the Leamington squad went on to win 14-5. Abby Chambers walked 3

times and singled twice, with Maddie Hamm adding 2 hits and 2 walks.

The Sunday finals featured a rematch of Leamington versus Harrow. Leamington started off the first hit with Alissa Reid, Maddie Hamm,and Rebecca Bueckert all pounding out singles. Chelsey Malott followed with a 2-run single up the middle. Leamington led the game until the 6th inning when Harrow manufactured 3 runs that Leamington could not answer back. Maddie Hamm led the squad going 3 for 3. Defence and pitching dominated this game with Harrow winning the championship 5-3.

Tournament MVP for Leamington was Madison Chambers.

Congratulations to all the girls for representing their town well.

Reid Funeral Home Senior Girls Selects, front row left to right: Abby Chambers, Chelsey Malott, Jocelyn Manning, Hilda Bueckert, Kally Elias. Back row: Jamie Nash, Ken Hamm, Natalie Roles, Chelsea Kwiatkowski, Morgan Willms, Madison Chambers, Madison Hamm, Alissa Reid, Rebecca Bueckert, Chris Malott.

takes on Unblockable during the Leamington Tomato Festival Velocity Volleyball tournament.

Walter Beaudoin’s 1968 Dodge Charger was a Mopar crowd favourite during the Leamington Tomato Festival Cruisin’ ’14 Car Show.

Mark DiMilo of DiMilo Auto Body brought his customized 1968 Dodge Charger to the Leamington Tomato Festival Cruisin’ ’14 Car Show at the Roma Club Sunday, Aug. 17.

The 1929 Nash of Leamington’s Gaye Burdick was one of the oldest entries in the Leamington Tomato Festival Cruisin’ ’14 Car Show.

Rob Burns of Leamington releases the hood pins of his 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — nicknamed “Ironman” after its colour scheme resembling the superhero in the movie series of the same name.

The 1974 Dodge Challenger of Dennis Impens and 1973 Plymouth Cuda of Jeff Impens — both of Leamington — were among the 263 entries in the Leamington Tomato Festival Cruisin’ ’14 Car Show.

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4 KIMBALL AVENUE -3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage, stair lift to developed basement and 2nd kitchen. Upgrades throughout. Leamington hospital area. $159,000. Details 519329-3807 or message 519324-0505. au13-20

INDOOR/OUTDOOR CARPENTRY - renovations and repairs, windows (full warranty), doors, painting, flooring, basements, drywall, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, fences, sheds and roofing. Free estimates. 35 years experience. We install windows and doors year round (senior discount). Call Bill, 519-566-8408. jl30-au27

tf PRINTING: BUSINESS ENVELOPES,invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Mallory at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service, 519-398-9098. tf KINGSBRIDGE MANOR IN Kingsville (senior building), 2 bedroom apartment for rent, $680 per month. Fridge, stove, air conditioner included. Elevator in the building. No pets. Call 519-326-1577 or 519-322-0920. jn25-tf

APARTMENT FOR RENT in Leamington, centrally located. 2 bedroom upper with balcony, fridge & stove included. $570/month plus hydro. Available September 1st. Call 519-326-3423. au6-27

3 BEDROOM HOUSE available immediately. 104 Princess Street, Leamington. $600/month plus utilities. Call 519-326-6445 or 519322-8894. au20

1 bedroom available. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, secure building with 24 hour surveillance & elevator. Call 519-326-8746 or 519-564-5772 tf

2 BEDROOM APT., fridge and stove included, $620 plus utilities. 171 Robson Road, Leamington. Call 519398-8107. au20-se3

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1Well maintained spacious 900 sq. ft. 1 bedroom lower townhome unit w/central air, large living room, kitchen w/eating area, 3 pc. bath, private laundry room. $700/month includes fridge, stove, all utilities and cable TV. Contact Kattie @ 519326-7253 or 519-322-9282. au20-tf

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 • 2 - 4 PM 16 JONES, LEAMINGTON

Price: $159,900.Lot size: 50’ x 149.50’ Taxes (14): $2,675.Possession: 30 Days. Welcome home. Relax in front of the wood burning fireplace in this fabulous 32 x 23 great room. This home features 3 bedrooms. The huge master bedroom has an ensuite walk-in closet and sitting room with gas fireplace. Huge kitchen with built-in appliances, partially finished basement with 2 piece bath. Detached 2 car garage.

Home Renovations

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Additions, Decks, Fences, Electrical Plumbing 226-346-3704

m8tter@gmail.com

Owner: Matt Laliberte

GIFT OF LIFE KIDNEY WALK –PIG ROAST FUNDRAISER, hosted by team Wheatley Wizzers, Saturday, August 23, 2308 Deer Run Rd., Wheatley. Food, games, music, door prizes. Doors open 4:30 p.m., meal 6:00 p.m., music 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Bring your own beverages and lawn chairs. For tickets call Tracy Buchenauer at 519825-7652 or email pennylane956@hotmail.com - $25 per person or $40 per couple, ages 7-10 $10, kids under 6 free. Proceeds to Kidney Foundation. au20

ST. JOHN'S PIG ROASTLeamington Marina, Friday, August 29 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Tickets - adults: $15, children: $6. Cash bar. Tickets available from Church Office: 519-326-3111 or by calling 519-326-4042. au20-27

SOUTHPOINT SUN

GREENHOUSE WORKERS

Permanent • Full Time • Day • Weekend (30 Vacancies)

• Candidates will be working in the greenhouse as harvesters, crop workers and packers.

• Experience not necessary. Repetitive tasks, bending, crouching kneeling.

• Salary: $11.00 hourly, 40 hours per week.

Apply by Mail: P.O. Box 61 Leamington, ON N8H 3W1

Apply by Fax: 519-326-6130

Apply by Email: humanresources@amcogroup.biz

We are currently recruiting in Leamington, Belle River, Essex, Kingsville, Harrow & Amherstburg

PSW’s

Full and Part time positions available. Days/Evenings/Weekends

Must be available 20 hours per week. Must have own transportation.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits, paid training/orientation & education opportunities. Apply online @ www.homecarejobs.ca or send resume to 215 Eugenie St. W., Suite 106, Windsor ON N8X 2X7

We thank all applicants, however only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Need experienced Cold Storage Fork Lift Drivers, starting at $15.00 per hour. Should have a minimum of 2

Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible.

The wage rate is $11.00 for 44.0 hours per week.

You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment.

No education or experience is required.

Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca

CERVINI FARMS

Greenhouse general labour positions available Variable hours, Mon-Sat, including Sunday during peak harvest periods. $11.00, 60+ hours. Apply via:

HR@lakesideproduce.com

HELP WANTED FOR TOMATO

HARVESTER

6 days per week starting mid-August until mid-October. Call after 5:00 pm 519-326-8410

GREENHOUSE FARM

LABOURER wanted. Wages $11/hour. Min. 40+ hours Mon-Sat. Must be able to maintain attendance, vital for harvesting. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 40 lbs, working in hot conditions. Send resume to: Ingratta Farms, 341 Morse Road, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519-326-1082. au13-se3

GREENHOUSE WORKERS

- GENERALlabour. Full time, $11 per hour. Some lifting required. Weekend work required. Contact by fax: 519-324-9088. East Side Acres, 116 Mersea Rd. 19 Leamington, ON N8H 3V7. au6-20

2078 Talbot Rd.Ruthven ON NOW

HIRING TRUCK DRIVERS

Seasonal Full Time

Position for Class D license

Position for Class AZ license Retirees welcome.

Apply In Person with Resume and Abstract. Mon thru Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

CUCUMBER PACKERS WANTED immediately. Full time 55 (+ or -) hours per week @ 11.00. Must have own transportation. Tasks are repetitive, standing for extended periods of time and physically demanding. You must be able work well with others. Apply in person only from 8:00 - 5:00 at 422 Mersea Rd. 7, Leamington. au13-se3

JEM FARMS IS looking for greenhouse workers. $11 per hour, 45 hours per week. Please fax resume to 519326-9570. au20-se3

LEAMINGTON

ORNAMENTAL IS looking for 2 full-time employees. General labourers required for production and finishing of aluminum castings. Foundry experience an asset, will train. 40 hours per week. Apply in person - 326 Erie Street North, Leamington. au20-27

PIZZA COOKS AND delivery drivers wanted. 519-5676077. au20

BUSY RV & MARINE dealer looking for RV Tech and Boat Mechanic. Contact 519-326-1156 or fax resume to 519-326-6567. oc16-tf

PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR

LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED, LICENSED TECHNICIANS IN ALL FIELDS

Immediate positions available. Benefits and pension. Must forward resume with references, school transcript and MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) to:

Mail or Drop-off: 238 Talbot Street W. Leamington, ON N8H 1P1

Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca

Fax: 519-326-3632

Nature Fresh Sales is currently looking to fill multiple permanent fulltime positions for:

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR GATEKEEPER SUPERVISOR MAINTENANCE

Must be available from Monday - Saturday. Start Date: As soon as possible. Please apply by fax: 519-326-2070, In person at: 4 Seneca Drive Leamington Or by email: atemployment@naturefresh.ca.

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington LIFEGUARDS /

INSTRUCTORS

We are hiring part-time lifeguards, swim instructors and Masters Swim Instructor/ Coach for this fall season. Reporting to the Supervisor of Aquatics and Programs, lifeguards and swim instructors are responsible for providing safe supervision of recreational swim hours and instructing aquatics programs. For complete details regarding this position please visit our website at www.leamington.ca.

Application deadline for fall consideration: 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2014. Earlier applications encouraged.

SOUTHPOINT SUN

Election Notice

Municipality of Leamington Internet Voting Demonstrations

Leamington’s 2014 municipal election will be held using only internet voting.

Municipal election officials will be conducting internet voting demonstrations for members of the public interested in learning more about internet voting.

The demonstrations will be held in Leamington’s Council Chambers, 111 Erie Street North, on Wednesday, August 27th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and Thursday, August 28th from 2:00 PM. until 4:00 PM. Residents will be given the opportunity to cast a sample internet ballot. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Brian R. Sweet,

Clerk/Returning Officer

Director of Legal and Legislative Services Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9

Phone: 519-326-5761

Municipality of Leamington

PESTICIDE USE

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington intends to control weeds under The Weed Control Act, R.S.O., 1990 along municipal rural roads within the Municipality of Leamington.

The Municipality will be treating rural roadside ditches using TURBOPROP Emulsifiable Concentrate containing the active ingredients Dichlorprop 300 g/l (present as 2 – ethylhexyl ester) and 2,4-D 282 g/l (present as 2 – ethylhextl ester) { Registration #27967} registered under the PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (CANADA) commencing May 8, 2014; weather permitting and ending August 31, 2014.

The Municipality will be treating urban curbs using ECOCLEAR Fast Acting Weed and Grass Killer which contains acetic acid 25% w/v 250 g/l (Registration # 25528) registered under the PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (CANADA) commencing May 8, 2014; weather permitting and ending August 31, 2014.

For further information please contact Ken Brown, P.Eng, Manager of Operations at 519-322-2346. Collect calls will be accepted.

Ken Brown, P.Eng

Manager

of Operations

Public Works Department

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PCL ENERGY - Now Hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for IMMEDIATE SHUTDOWN WORK on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Call 780-468-8026 and send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com

PERSONALS

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STEEL BUILDINGS

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DRIVERS WANTED

LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN DIVISION requires experienced AZ licensed drivers to run the U.S. Premium mileage rate. Home weekly. New equipment. Also hiring Owner Operators. 1-800-2638267

MORTGAGES

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SOUTHPOINT SUN

NOTICE

HOSPICE OF WINDSOR ESSEX COUNTY – ERIE SHORES CAMPUS

Will be accepting Applications for the Pre-Qualification of Sub-Contractors for services required for the construction of the new Hospice to be built in Leamington ON.

Applications accepted for: Framing, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring, Masonry, Drywall, Roofing, Painting, Asphalt and Site Servicing contractors.

Successful applicants will have demonstrated experience working in a Healthcare environment and be familiar with the requirements of CSA Z317.13-03 Infection Control during Construction or Renovation of Health Care Facilities.

The full Pre-Qualification package (Hospice SubContractor Package) is available for download on the main page of Leamington District Memorial Hospital www.leamingtonhospital.com.

Applications for Pre-qualification will be received by LDMH Foundation’s Project Manager until September 6th, 2014 at 2:00 PM.

Properly executed documents are to be sent to: Leamington District Memorial Hospital 194 Talbot Street West Leamington ON N8H 1N9

Attention: Jason Keane

DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT NOTICE OF PASSING OF A DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON

TAKE NOTICE that Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington has passed By-law 409-14 on the 11th day of August 2014 under the provisions of the Development Charges Act, 1997.

AND TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with Section 14 of the Development Charges Act, any person or organization may appeal the Development Charges By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board by filing with the Clerk of the Municipality of Leamington on or before the 20th day of September 2014, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reason in support of the objection accompanied by the required fee made payable to the Minister of Finance.

The new Development Charges By-law for the Municipality of Leamington established that a development charge will be paid at the time of building permit issuance in the amounts outlined below:

Municipal Wide Services: Roads and Related 1,4227685948404540.04-

For the period of August 12, 2014 to August 11, 2017 development charges for all development has been discounted by 100% except for greenhouse development which will be discounted by 47% resulting in a greenhouse development charge of $4,204 per acre.

PLEASE NOTE THAT only those components to which the development has access are to be included in the determination of the amount of the charge. The complete by-law and any associated information is available for inspection at the Municipal Building, during office hours.

A KEY MAP has not been provided as all of the lands within the Municipality of Leamington are affected by this By-law, subject to the exceptions included within this By-law.

DATED at the Municipality of Leamington this 20th day of August 2014.

BRIAN R. SWEET , CLERK MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON 111 ERIE STREET NORTH LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO N8H 2Z9 TELEPHONE: 519-326-5761