Nominations open for Chamber Business Excellence Awards
This year marks the 23rd Annual Business Excellence Awards with the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce. With the assistance of event sponsor Libro and the individual awards sponsors, individuals and businesses are recognized for achieving excellence in their fields.
Nominations are open for submissions in the following award categories: Customers First; Parks Canada Warm Welcome; Youth Excellence; Savour South Essex; Small Business Excellence; Invest in a World Class Workforce; Positive Professionals; Innovation; Welcoming Accessibility; Industrial/Manufacturing Excellence; Excellence in Food Service; and the Alf Bennie Award.
To submit a nomination, complete the online form at www.leamingtonchamber.
com
The nomination deadline is September 7.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony on Wednesday, October 11 at the Leamington Portuguese Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6:30 and the ceremony is at 7:30.
For more information about submitting nominations or the awards evening, contact the Chamber office at 519-326-2721.
Sip & Savour returns to Leamington
By Bryan Jessop
An open lot was once again transformed into foodie heaven for guests seeking a local means of stimulating multiple
Leamington’s Sip & Savour Experience returned to the property at 5 Foster Avenue — purchased a few short months prior to the first annual replacement of the Tomato Festival — for a culinary opportunity allowing hundreds of guests to enjoy local food, beverages and music. The three-day event featured multiple appearances by celebrity chef and special guest Lynn Crawford, a Food Network personality, award-nominated cookbook author and owner of Toronto restaurants Ruby Watcho and The Hearth. Crawford drew a large crowd for a live cooking demonstration within the event’s main grounds Saturday, Aug. 19 and then again as one of four judges for Sip & Savour’s first County Fair Recipe Contest.
Crawford also appeared during the weekend’s VIP Signature Experience Saturday evening. Backed by the live music of Jody Raffoul, The Oh Chays and Jay Allen along with culinary attractions featuring Essex County-grown ingredients, this year’s Signature Experience welcomed more than 250 ticket buyers. The weekend’s main event neared capacity in ticket sales about four days prior to the event.
“It’s an amazing turnout,” explained Sip & Savour event organizer Carmina Halstead. “We’ve worked hard to get with
local businesses to get them out here so more people know about what they have to offer. It’s turned out really well. We’ve had a lot of support from the local community, which is great.”
Upon paying entry fees, guests of this year’s Sip & Savour were greeted by 16 vendors including 10 restaurants, five breweries and one distillery as well as three food trucks. An Epic Tent offered samples from four local wineries — Oxley Estates, Sprucewood, Pelee Island Winery and Alekander Estates. Just outside the event’s perimeter were booths from the Leamington Farmers Market and a non-food marketplace. Food selections represented the
Leamington region’s cultural diversity with Greek, Portuguese, Lebanese, Mexican and Caribbean dishes among the guests’ choices.
“Our goal was to keep it local while offering a good variety,” said Halstead, who noted that with the exception of Armando’s, there were no chain restaurants at this year’s Sip & Savour.
Chef Lynn Crawford’s Saturday afternoon demonstration drew a large crowd of fans and amateur cooks, a handful of whom were selected from their seats by the special guest to assist with preparation. Local produce used for the demo was provided by Go Produce while meat came courtesy of Bradt’s Butcher Block.
Counter Effects provided the mobile kitchen while Canadian Tire offered the use of chairs, cooking utensils and other items throughout the weekend. DelFresco and Pure Flavour were major sponsors, giving out free produce at the VIP tent and as centerpieces.
Crawford, who also joined Libro Credit Union owner representative Kristin Ives, Leamington deputy mayor Hilda MacDonald and Windsor Eats founder Adriano Ciotoli as a County Fair Recipe Contest judge Saturday afternoon, visited the Leamington area prior to her Sip & Savour appearance.
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Leamington deputy mayor Hilda MacDonald looks on as celebrity guest chef Lynn Crawford praises one of the entries of the County Fair Recipe Contest Saturday, Aug. 19 as part of the second annual Sip and Savour Experience. The three-day festival of local food, music and activities drew crowds from the Leamington region and beyond, including a sold-out Signature Experience with Crawford as special guest.
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Cop Camp returns to Essex County
By Bryan Jessop
Life lessons that can’t be taught from September to June have again been presented to local students by the teachers in blue.
The 23rd annual Essex County OPP Cop Camp took place at locations throughout Ontario Provincial Police-patrolled regions of the county Sunday, Aug. 13 to Thursday, Aug. 17. This year’s week-long series of events was attended by 77 Grade 6 graduates of the Values and Influences in Peers (VIP) program from OPP-region schools in Essex County, including Leamington’s Gore Hill, Queen Elizabeth, Margaret D. Bennie, Mt. Carmel-Blytheswood, East Mersea and Mill Street Public School, St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School and French school Ecole St. Michel.
Prior to the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year, Grade 6 teachers of each VIP class selected one graduate to attend this year’s Cop Camp, again based at Gesstwood Camp in Essex. Public, Catholic, French and private schools participated in selecting this year’s campers.
“Students are picked based on leadership in the classroom. These are students who volunteer in their towns and schools, who are respectful and who other students look up to and turn to,” explained Essex County OPP Constable Karen Sinnaeve. “They’re not always necessarily the kids with the highest grades, but they’re always the first there to help. They’re the ones who best understand the concept of VIP lessons on topics like alcohol, drugs, online safety and bullying. Part of the purpose of the program is for us to establish a relationship with these students at a young age.”
Activities held at Gesstwood featured a series of ice breaking and team building exercises including rope climbing and other summer camp-associated ventures including
Hill student Katie
picks up her ball of choice before taking her turn with the K9 Unit team during a bowling excursion at Empire Lanes Wednesday, Aug. 16. The trip was a part of this year’s Essex County OPP Cop Camp, based at Gesstwood Camp in Essex, where 77 Grade 6 Values and Influences in Peers (VIP) graduates took part in a series of games, events and team-building activities.
swimming. The selected group of 11- and 12-year-old participants arrived at the camp at noon on Sunday, Aug. 13, where they were greeted by 19 OPP representatives that included constables, administrators and five current and retired officers who served as cooks. The leaders were assisted by 12 junior councilors, most of them former Cop Camp participants.
On site activities also included fireworks by K&H Fireworks, “Pay It Forward” initiatives, performances by Disaster Strike, magic act, talent show, dance, games and demonstrations by the OPP’s Emergency Response Team and K-9 Unit. The camp concluded with a graduation ceremony attended by campers’ parents.
Attractions beyond the camp included trips to Silver Tee Golf and Virtual Gaming Centre, a dinner at the Ciociaro Club, a movie at Lakeshore Cinemas and a Tuesday, Aug. 14 journey to Cedar Beach Marina in Kingsville for boating and fishing lessons by Fishing’ Friends and excursions courtesy of Chante Fishing Charters — who’ve been involved with the camp since its inaugural year in 1994. For the first time, the visit included a wild birds demonstration at the Yacht Club.
Wednesday activities including ROPES lessons and bowling at Empire Lanes in Ruthven.
“They’re having a blast,” said Sinnaeve during the Wednesday morning bowling adventure. “Everything’s going smoothly and they’re getting along really well.”
“It’s really fun,” added Gore Hill student Katie Neufeld. “This is a great opportunity to work with other people and make new friends.”
“We’ve all been learning a lot,” said Tyler Clark, an East Mersea student. “Everyone’s making a lot of new friends.”
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East Mersea Public School student Tyler Clark eyes up the pins before making a throw and completing a spare with the K9 Unit team during a bowling excursion at Empire Lanes Wednesday, Aug. 16. (SUN Photos)
After much discussion, Leamington Council has agreed to allow a local developer the ability to phase in his subdivision in two stages.
A request by MZM Developers to proceed in two phases on its 44-lot subdivision, which is accessed off Peter Ave., will now allow them to pre-service a number of lots before going ahead with the construction of homes now slated for construction in Phase 2.
The approval will allow the owner to save money on mobilizing a crew to pre-service these lots without resulting in a change in the tax assessment rate.
Council agreed it would like to continue to encourage building in the municipality and do what they can to accommodate builders if it’s not going to cost the municipality.
Community Youth Room gets local support
Abraham Orthodontics in Leamington has committed to a multi-year sponsorship of SECC’s (South Essex Community Council) Newcomer Youth Program which is currently housed at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.
The space is used after school by youth who go there to socialize, get homework help and tutoring, and participate in leadership training.
SECC’s Newcomer Youth Program is sponsored by the Government of Canada through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The Newcomer Youth Program has been operating out of the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex for nearly 3 years, and while the focus is newcomer youth, all youth are welcome to participate.
“We are grateful for the sponsorship provided by Abraham Orthodontics. This will allow SECC to put additional funds into programming and assistance for the youth we serve through the program,” says Carolyn Warkentin, Executive Director at SECC.
Approximately 72 youth have utilized the Newcomer Youth Program since it began in 2014. The United Way’s On Track to Success program also utilizes the room for some of its evening meetings with youth in this program.
Abraham Orthodontics has been committed to supporting various youth programs over the past few years across county schools including St Louis’ Buddy Bench, Harrow Public’s Grade 1 Math Home Kits and Tilbury Public School’s Breakfast Program, in addition to actively volunteering with Junior Achievement Canada.
In Dr. Abraham’s practice, the Growing Smiles Club evaluates dentofacial development every 6 to 12 months at no charge to educate families with accurate anticipation and timing of potential orthodontic treatment. Programs such as these are consistent with their philosophy of breaking down the barriers to education, confidence and beautiful smiles, especially for the next generation.
“Being from Leamington, utilizing the programs in the Complex and even working as a lifeguard and swim instructor, we realize the importance of this facility in the comprehensive development of our local youth. These experiences and skills will translate to success in all aspects of their lives,” says Dr. Abraham.
RFP to be reissued for county’s road rationalization study
By Ron Giofu
The County of Essex will make another attempt at obtaining a firm willing and capable of doing a road rationalization study.
The county is attempting to look at its road network and discuss which ones should remain county roads and connecting links and see if others should be added.
County CAO Brian Gregg said they had one respondent to the initial request for proposals (RFP) with reasons ranging from consulting firms being too busy, firms not sure they could complete the proposal the way the county wanted and that many other RFP’s were closing in the same time frame. Eight pre-qualified firms had the RFP circulated to them.
Gregg noted administration followed through with a request County Council made at the July meeting and met with the one bidder, but there were differences on between the county and the proponent including an understanding of the scope and magnitude the county wants for the project.
“We assumed they would compile the data, they assumed we would be handing them the data,” added Gregg.
Gregg said the county has come to understand that data compilation will be its role and Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara added that firms need to know what the list of roads currently are. McNamara added there has
to be a concerted effort to involve lower tier municipalities in the process.
“It’s a frustrating process,” added LaSalle Mayor Ken Antaya during the Aug. 9 meeting. “We came to a conclusion tonight what we concluded two years ago.”
Antaya has voiced frustration in the past, believing that LaSalle is not getting its fair share of the pie when it comes to county road projects.
“Obviously, we are not taking (this process) seriously,” he said. “The system is broken. We have to get moving on this. We have to get rolling.”
The closing date for the new RFP will be Oct. 27 with the anticipated awarding of the contract being Nov. 15.
“In order to expedite the project, county administration will coordinate efforts with each of the lower tier municipalities to obtain all
relevant background information (candidate roads, traffic data, anticipated land use, etc.) prior to releasing the RFP. This effort is typically completed as the first task of the Consultant’s assignment; however, in an effort to respond to some of the concerns expressed by the Consultants, having sufficient background data available would identify the degree and quality of information/data produced to allow proponents to better scope the project method-
ologies and deliverables,” Gregg said in a report to County Council.
“We have to get lower tier municipalities as part of the process,” said Kingsville Deputy-Mayor Gord Queen. Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, who voted against the motion, questioned what would happen if a municipality couldn’t meet the timelines.
Gregg replied that the process would forge ahead with the information the county was able to obtain.
1 pm Gates Open to the Public
163rd HARROW FAIR
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31st
9 am Judging of all hall exhibits: Needle Arts, Baking, Grains, Seeds, Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, Poultry. Arts & Crafts, Photography
1 pm Carter Shows Ltd. midway opens - Buildings open to the public immediately following the judging and displaying of entries. Buildings may NOT open until after 4 pm due to volume of entries
4 pm Judging Sheep, Show Ring
6 pm Pie Auction, Stage
4 pm 4-H Sheep Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring
7:30 pm 4-H Poultry Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring
7:30 pm HARROW FAIR OFFICIAL OPENING, Jack Morris
8:00 pm Genevieve Fisher, Stage
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st
9 am 4-H Beef, Achievement Day, Show Ring
9 am Haflinger, Welsh Ponies, Grade, Heavy Horse, Shetland Pony Show, Horse Ring
10:30 am Teddy Bear Parade, ARENA
10:30 am 4-H Swine Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring Noon Tim Holland, The Puppet Tamer, ARENA
1 pm Judging Beef Cattle, Show Ring
1 pm Carter Shows Ltd. MIDWAY OPENS
1:30 pm Mom or Dad Calling Contest, ARENA
2:30 pm Roller Pigeon Contest, Poultry Barn
3 pm 4-H Swine, Beef, Sheep & Poultry Auction, Show Ring
8:00 pm The Abrams, Stage
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd
10 am 4-H Dairy Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring
11 am Carter Shows Ltd. Midway Opens
11:30 am PARADE ***NEW ROUTE. Starts from The Harrow Research Station; (County Rd. 20) - west on County Rd. 20.
1 pm Judging Dairy Cattle, Show Ring
1 pm Birds of Prey, Main Stage 2 pm (immediately following parade) Tractor Pull, Horse Ring
2 pm (immediately following parade) Rooster Crowing Contest (birds), Poultry Barn
2:30 pm (immediately following Birds Crowing) Rooster Crowing Contest (people), Poultry Barn
5 pm Lawn Tractor Races, Horse Ring
6 pm Bossy Bingo - 4-H Dairy Club, Show Ring
8:00 pm Madeline Merlo, Stage
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd
9:30 am Church Service, Stage
10 am Light Horse Show, Horse Ring
Noon Carter Shows Ltd. Midway
Hey, she’s
I was looking through my Twitter feed last week and came upon a tweet from someone who I’d long forgotten.
I had no idea that Rose Marie was still alive, let alone active on her Twitter account.
For those who may remember, Rose Marie played the gravelly-voiced Sally Rogers, comical co-worker of Rob Petrie on the Dick Van Dyke Show.
Imagine my surprise when I saw the tweet from her.
Being the skeptical type, I immediately Googled her to see if in fact she was alive and sure enough, she was.
I already knew Carl Reiner and Dick Van Dyke were still with us, but thought good old Rose Marie was long gone.
The Dick Van Dyke show was one of the best comedies on TV in the 1960s.
It had everything, from the husband-wife dynamic, to a whiny kid, to a gossipy neighbour (Millie Helper). That was just at home.
At work, you had the bombastic boss, the two comedic sidekicks and the so-called villain in Mel Cooley, played so well by Richard Deacon.
Mary Tyler Moore was the epitome of the modern American housewife and one of my first television crushes.
Cousin Marilyn on the Munsters came a close second in those early days, until they were both surpassed by Barbara Gordon, aka Batgirl, later in the 60s.
The abundance of quality shows back then was staggering.
If you were a fan of westerns, all three networks had multiple shows to choose from.
As westerns dwindled in the mid-seventies, numerous cop and detective shows flooded the television spectrum.
From Kojak to Columbo to Hawaii Five-0, we certainly had our fill of good, solid cop shows, all without the annoyance of reality TV.
I loved all the comedies as the sixties spilled into the seventies. Beverley Hillbillies, Green Acres and I Dream of Jeannie gave way to the likes of WKRP in Cincinnati, Sanford and Son and Three’s Company.
Those were the days, as Archie Bunker and his wife Edith sang in the opening credits of All in the Family.
They really were the days, as we look back on them.
The 1960s were a tumultuous time in this world and the 70s opened up to a lot of unrest across the planet, but television kept us entertained throughout.
When I think about the Carol Burnett Show, I remember laughing hysterically at Tim Conway and Harvey Kor-
man doing their unforgettable characters. And they were cracking each other up while they were at it. I think it became a bit of a challenge among the cast to make each other lose it in the middle of a sketch.
To this day, I can sit and watch those old sketches and enjoy them every bit as much as I did back then.
Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In was likely a little above my head as a show that made fun of the politics of the day, but I thought it was funny. It certainly launched the careers of Goldie Hawn, Ruth Buzzi and Lily Tomlin and managed to rejuvenate careers of people like Arte Johnson and Joanne Worley.
Richard Dawson was even on there, fresh off his stint on Hogan’s Heroes, another of my favourite shows from that era.
It’s funny how some of those shows just didn’t last. Hogan’s Heroes enjoyed a five-year run, but some of those characters will live on forever. Who can forget Colonel Klink and Sargeant Schultz?
F-Troop, another of my childhood favourites, only lasted two seasons, and the premise wouldn’t even be allowed on television these days.
Talking with Dave McCormick of Legacy Auctions last week, he says the nostalgic TV stuff is a hot seller right now.
People are paying top dollar for collectibles from Hot Wheels to television memorabilia.
Items from the 1960s are very popular and vinyl records have taken off in the past couple of years. Even old stereos with record players are selling for more than they did when they were new.
I got rid of my record collection a few years back and kick myself for doing so, but such is life. I’m hearing the Beatles’ Yesterday and Today album is selling for big bucks, especially if you have the original cover, which I didn’t possess.
But still, I should have held on to everything and didn’t. If I were to count the hundreds of Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars that eventually found their way into the garbage, it would take me a long time.
That Beach Boys wagon with the surfboard attached, or the Munster’s hot rod….oh the memories.
But I guess I can’t be too down in the dumps over things…after all, Rose Marie is still alive and kicking.
On July 30, 2017 around 4:40 p.m., Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham-Kent Fire Service, and Chatham-Kent Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a six-vehicle collision on Highway 401 near Dillon Road.
A westbound tractor-trailer collided with five vehicles which were stopped on the highway due to a separate motor vehicle collision. One of the vehicles involved was a Chevrolet Sierra pick-up truck carrying four passengers.
As a result of the collision, two passengers traveling in the pick-up were pronounced dead at the scene.
While on scene, police observed motorists using their cellular phones to take pictures and video. One motorist even stated he was live streaming the collision scene.
All of this was being done before police were
able to confirm who was inside the vehicle and make arrangements for notifying the next of kin. Death notification by social media is not right!
The public is being asked to think before you post. How would you like to find out through social media that your loved one was involved in a motor vehicle collision?
Don’t rubberneck if there’s an incident on the road. Resist the urge to look when passing a collision; not only does rubbernecking slow traffic further but it could also result in you causing another collision.
OPP would like to remind drivers who use their cellphones for taking photos at collision scenes that they could be charged with distracted driving. The set fine for Distracted Driving is $490 which includes a victim surcharge and a court fee, along with 3 demerit points.
MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings
Salvation Army, Staples team up for students’ back to school needs
By Bryan Jessop
No matter how you do the math, the local version of a back to school program will put a lot less financial strain on families preparing to return their children to the classroom.
Staples Canada will once again bring its Donate To Educate program to communities throughout the country — including Leamington — to ensure that kids will be properly equipped to hit the books following the fast approaching Labour Day weekend. Each participating Staples branch has selected a charitable organization within its community to partner with for the program, with the Salvation Army branch at 88 Setterington Street chosen in Leamington. The two groups have worked together locally for more than the past half decade to ensure that children from underprivileged families have the required supplies to start the upcoming school year.
“We consider ourselves lucky to be able to partner with the Salvation Army for the past few years in this program,” explained Staples divisional sales manager Krystal Graziano. “It’s a great partnership.”
Each year in Leamington, the Salvation Army uses donated funds to purchase backpacks from the local Staples store, which offers several boxes full of pencils, markers, crayons, folders, binders, rulers and other supplies to fill them. Each backpack is filled with items required by students of one particular grade, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 11. This year, the Salvation Army has purchased more than 300 backpacks for Staples to fill — an increase from last year’s 277.
The supply-filled backpacks will be available for families in need to pick up at the Setterington Street location Friday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During that time, volunteers will be on hand to pick an appropriate grade/gender backpack from the facility’s supply room for families as they arrive and make their requests. A limit of three backpacks per family will be in place and recipient parents and students will be asked for identification upon arrival.
Input sought on protecting fish and fish habitat
Healthy fish and fish habitats are a key part of Canada’s livelihood. From the food we eat to the coastal waters we enjoy, ensuring the right protections are in place will help safeguard the health of our fish and the habitat they live in for generations to come.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada launched the first phase of this consultation in 2012 and received lots of valuable feedback, but is looking for input again.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking further advice from Canadians for a revised Fisheries Act, how to restore lost protections and incorporate modern safeguards through legislative, policy and program changes.
Have your say until August 28, 2017 by visiting www.letstalkfishhabitat.ca/
“We want to try to help out as many families as possible,” explained Leamington Salvation Army corps officer Brad Webster. “If a family has four kids, it’ll alleviate a lot of stress to only have to buy for one instead of four. They go quite quickly — that’s why we have to stress ‘while supplies last’.”
Each year, Staples begins its Donate To Educate program in mid July, asking customers if they’d like to make donations while checking out their purchases. Last year, Staples raised $2,000 for the program in Leamington and for 2017, will continue running its fundraising aspect until September 10. All supplies that can be purchased through donations after the first day of school will be sent to the Salvation Army, from where Webster will contact schools to ask if additional students are still in need of supplies. This year, Staples Leamington hopes to raise $2,500 for the program and is seeking donations from local businesses to be dropped off at its 16 Seacliff Dr. East location.
“We couldn’t do this program if it wasn’t for Staples and the generosity of the community,” Webster said.
Brad and co-corps officer and wife Wavie Webster explained that needs at the site’s foodbank have increased noticeably since December of last year, a factor that both expect to spill over into the need for 2017-18 school supplies.
From left to right, Leamington Salvation Army Corps Officers Brad and Wavie Webster and Staples divisional sales manager Krystal Graziano reveal a portion of the backpacks and school supplies that will be donated to local families Friday, Sept. 1 through Staples’ annual Donate To Education program. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day, families in need of backpacks and school supplies for their children can stop by the Leamington Salvation Army branch at 88 Setterington Street to receive donations made possible by local businesses, Staples, their customers and the Salvation Army. (SUN Photo)
Sip & Savour returns to Leamington
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“I’m a big fan of everything local,” said Crawford, host of the Food Network’s Pitchin’ In. “When you come to Ontario, you come right here. This is a fun-filled festival that’s all about getting together with family. People in Leamington love to cook — it’s a great place to visit and meet foodie friends.”
Crawford has enjoyed several opportunities to attend festivals across Canada and describes Leamington as a must-see destination for travellers seeking a unique local dining experience.
“This is an area full of wonderful farms, growers and vineyards,” she said. “If you’re a foodie, I highly recommend coming to Leamington. It’s such a diverse, amazing county — it’s another chapter in the great Canadian story.”
The celebrity guest, who’ll release her newest cookbook Farm to Chef September 12, also admired and enjoyed each of the five entries in the County Fair Recipe Contest. Earlier this summer, submissions from Michelle
McCormack, Joanne Ward, Priscilla Marentette, Dan Musuronchan and eight-year-old Bella Nohra were selected as entries in the contest. Each were judged on creativity, taste and flavour in one of three categories — DelFresco’s Stuffed Peppers, Libro’s Budget Bites or Lakeside Tomatoes. Musuronchan’s tortilla soup emerged as the winner.
“I’m shocked,” he said of taking first place. “I really enjoy cooking. I grew up with an Eastern European family, so cooking was always a big part of my lifestyle.”
The total number of guests for the second Sip & Savour were still being calculated earlier this week, although an estimated 500 to 600 attended on Friday, which featured a Perch Fish Fry by Freddy’s Restaurant. Proceeds raised throughout the weekend will go toward the Leamington Agricultural Society’s Farmers Market food bank.
All three days of the festival included the live music of mainly local entertainers. Sunday was presented as Kids’ Day, featuring Mystic Drumz, Jangles The Clown and Abridged Opera.
Robert Hudders receives a balloon animal hat as a gift from Jangles the Clown during a performance Sunday, Aug. 20 at the second annual Sip and Savour Experience.
Celebrity guest chef Lynn Crawford congratulates siblings Charlie and Zack Liebrock on funds collected at a lemonade stand created during a Saturday, Aug. 19 cooking demonstration at the second annual Sip and Savour Experience. The three-day festival of local food, music and activities drew crowds from the Leamington region and beyond, including a sold-out Signature Experience with Crawford as special guest. Zack decided to donate the earnings to his school’s charitable ME to WE program.
Blanca Salazar of Craftheads serves up a beverage for Ron Hopper.
Sip & Savour Fun
During a cooking demonstration, celebrity chef Lynn Crawford’s inquiry on Wheatley’s location in proximity to Leamington is answered by audience assistants.
A young gathering of guests tries out some of the percussion instruments of Mystic Drumz performer Lorne Lampert Sunday, Aug. 20 as part of the second annual Sip and Savour Experience
Participants and judges of the County Fair Recipe Contest — including special celebrity guest chef Lynn Crawford (far left) — pose for photos following the competition Saturday, Aug. 19. The event was won by Dan Musuronchan, second from right. (SUN Photos)
A crowd of guests listens to the assessment of judges in the County Fair Recipe Contest.
Produce veteran takes OGVG leadership role
Joe Sbrocchi will assume the general manager role at Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), effective Sept 18.
Mr. Sbrocchi has been active in a number of roles in the greenhouse sector for the last eight years. Previously he has held management roles with national retailers like Sobeys and Walmart providing a solid body of work throughout the entire value chain.
“We are pleased to have a quality leader join the OGVG at a point where his experience, skills and leadership can significantly support our sector,” commented OGVG chair George Gilvesy.
“I believe my lifetime in produce and in particular the past eight years in the greenhouse sector have prepared me well for this role,” said Sbrocchi. “I am looking forward to representing Ontario greenhouse growers to the very best of my abilities.”
About OGVG: OGVG is responsible for licensing all growers, packers and marketers of Ontario greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. Currently, OGVG has over 200 growers, representing nearly 2,900 acres of high-tech hydroponic greenhouse production.
Essex-Kent Junior Farmers
host international delegates
The Essex- Kent Junior Farmers had the privilege of hosting eight international exchange delegates for a week in July. This was a great opportunity for the club to showcase both Essex County and Chatham-Kent areas. This year’s delegates were from England, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Ireland.
Jennen Farms, Delhaven Orchards, several vegetable farms and Point Pelee National Park, just to name a few.
The delegates enjoyed their week in Southern Ontario and learned a lot about local farming practices and culture.
The Essex-Kent Junior Farmers would like to extend a thank you to all the local businesses and people that provided tours of their facilities.
Delegates were able to tour several places including Ridgetown College, Pride Seeds, Truly Green Farms, Buis Beef, Beyond the Trail,
The Junior Farmers Association of Ontario works in conjunction with the Young Farmers organization in several countries overseas to provide exchange programs for incoming delegates to Ontario as well as outgoing travel opportunities for Junior Farmer members.
In July the Essex-Kent Junior Farmers hosted a group of international delegates. They toured the area and learned about local farming. The tour also included a trip to Point Pelee where the group gathered for a photo at the most southern tip at the Park. From left to right are Michael Lerchner (Austria), Celine Fahrni (Switzerland), Christina McCollam (Ireland), Rieka JanBen (Germany), Johanna Prodinger (Austria), Emily Warin (England), Heather Murray (Scotland), John Ross Blair (North Ireland), and Essex-Kent Junior Farmers members Kris Rivard and Brian Sterling. (Submitted photo)
OBITUARY
Rosemary McDonald-Martel
OBITUARY
Dorothy Rose Stenger
Erika Barbara Wenzler
Rosemary McDonald-Martel, 66 years, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Erie Shores Hospice. Beloved wife of the late Ringo Martel (2008). Companion of Brad Pearce and family. Loving mother of Jessica Power (nee McDonald) and husband Jeff Power and family, and Toby Power (granddog). Dear daughter of Peggy and Tom Ludlow and the late Irma and the late Lloyd Heil. Dear sister of Lloyd Heil, Richard Baker, Rob Ludlow, Jill LatendreLangerud, Debbie Ashley, Pamela Ludlow, Robin Morrison and sister-in-law of Micheline Martel, Victor Martel and the late Dennis Martel. Dear niece of Helen Featherstone, Bonnie Durso, Barb Rivait, the late Betty Crowley, and John Merritt. Rosemary will be missed by many nieces, nephews, very close friends and family.
Cremation has taken place. At Rosemary’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service. She’s on her final ride, drifting away into the arms of angels. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice.
Friends may share memories or make memorial donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Aug. 14: North/ South - 1st Ron Martin and Roy Trowell, 2nd Shirley Plant and Jeanne Manners, 3rd Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash. East/West - 1st Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 2nd Sharon Lutz and Agnes Fraser, 3rd Sandy and Joyce Gammie. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome. Kingsville Bridge Club, Aug. 16: North/South - 1st Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 2nd Sharon Lutz and Vi Major, 3rd Joyce Bear and Joyce Moran. East/West - 1st Joyce and Sandy Gammie, 2nd Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Joyce Stewart and Buddy Ellwood. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Harrow Bridge Club, Aug. 17: 1st Cathy Comiskey and Frank Duransky,
2nd John and Dorothy McGregor, 3rd Buddy Ellwood and Joyce Stewart, 4th Frieda Birch and Jan Cooper. Bridge is on Thursday at Harrowood, 7 p.m.
Feb. 25, 1942 - Aug. 19, 2017
It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the passing of Dorothy, a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Erika Barbara ( Nee Heier ) Wenzler of Wheatley, ON passed away on August 19th after a brief illness at the age of 90.
She leaves behind to mourn her loss but celebrate her life, her loving and devoted husband Jim. Her children Kim Harrow (Bob) and their children Alex, Matthew and Lucas; Jimmy (Paula) and their children Eric and Evan; Andrea Stenger (James) and their children Alyssa, Jonathan and Nathan; Robert (Laura) and their children Katie, Chris and Colleen. Dear sister of Lucille Haas (Steve), Brenda Humber (Wayne), brothers-in-law John (Jackie) late Doreen, Mike (Lois), Ron (Carol), late Paul (Bev). Special aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Dorothy had been quite sick for the last several months but fought so hard until the end with dignity and grace. Thank you to the doctors, but especially the nurses and the 6th Floor and ICU at WRH-Ouellette Campus for their wonderful care and compassion. It will not be forgotten. We will truly miss her. At Dorothy’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Autism Services Incorporated of Windsor & Essex County or the Special Equestrians Therapeutic Riding Association (SpEqTRA) by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St, Leamington (519-326-2631).
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
MUSIC MONDAY AT LEAMINGTON MARINA August 28, 6:15 - 7:45 p.m., weather permitting, with Musical Mates Brad and Lynn Bailey, Jim Chorba and Brian Bailey. Come, sit, relax and sing along to a variety of secular and gospel music. Bring your lawn chairs. Info: 519-326-4825.
THURSDAY MUSIC NIGHT AT LEAMINGTON MARINA. Join Mike & Mary for delightful musical entertainment from 7:00-8:00 p.m. every Thursday evening until August 31, weather permitting. Everyone welcome!
BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK PROGRAM at The Salvation Army Leamington Community Church on Friday, September 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. while supplies last. 300 backpacks stuffed with school supplies for those who may need help starting the school year off. The event is in partnership with Staples Leamington and is taking place at the Church, 88 Setterington St., Leamington. More info: 519326-4901.
LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, September 6, 1:00 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m. New donors & walk-ins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App .
PEACE PICNIC ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 at 3 p.m. at Seacliff Park. Hosted by The Ministerial - a group of Ministers from the churches of Leamington. There will be games, music and hot dogs. Everyone is invited!
WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? ACCESS COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES at is seeking dedicated volunteers for their Youth Mentor Program. Applications being accepted until September 15. For more information contact Wanda Rodrigues, Project Manager - The Bridge at 519-324-0990 ext. 33, email wrodrigues@accesscounty.ca or apply online at www.accesscounty.ca
THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION will hold its final meeting of the year on Saturday, Setpember 30 at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34, Ruthven at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome. Please bring the stats fo your colony at this time. Please call Paul at 519-738-3476 for further info.
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn and share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings held last Wednesday of every month (except July and August) at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens at 6:30 p.m. Meetings resume in September. Everyone welcome!
Predeceased by her husband Wilhelm (1984) and survived by her three sons - Robert (Louanne), Arnold and Gary (Debra). Proud Oma of 6 - Steven, Derek. Jeffrey, Jamie, Jenniffer and Nick and great Oma of 2 - Grayson and Ava.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre 14 Russell Street, Leamington, ON. (519-326-2631 ) on Tuesday August 22, 2017 from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Wheatley, ON.
As your expression of sympathy, donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice. Share a Memory or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome. ca.
“A proud gentle lady, dedicated worker, caregiver and lover of nature - adored by all who met her. She will be sadly missed. We love you Oma.”
ARE YOU THINKING OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Have you or someone you know expressed interest in learning about the Catholic faith? Maybe everyone in your family is baptized but you are not and would like to be? Maybe you are searching for something and can’t pinpoint what it is? The process begins in September. If you answered yes to any of these questions or would like to know more information on the process, please contact Simone Seres at St. Michael’s Parish 519-326-2643 ext. 26. We look forward to hearing from you.
THE SALVATION ARMY LEAMINGTON CC YOUTH DROP-IN CENTRE open every Tuesdsay, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the church, 88 Setterington St. The centre provides a safe supervised location and use of our computer lab, movies, videogames or table tennis etc. For more info contact us at 519-326-4901.
MOODS DISORDER GROUP MEETS the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, 1st Floor. Info: Nancy at 519-971-4050 or nrkolah@sympatico.ca
NEW FREE RECOVERY PROGRAMS at South Shore Health Centre, 15 John St., Leamington, side entrance, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday - Westover after care group. Monday - women’s only group. Tuesday - youth group. Wednesday - mixed SMART group. Thursdayfamily and friends education. Sunday - mixed group in Spanish. Call 519-990-2530 or see www.southshorehealthcentre.com
DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAVE PARKINSON’S? Parkinson’s Support Group meets every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon at Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Facilitators: Bob Prince and Laurie Stone. Note: Individuals are encouraged to call 1-888-851-7376 before attending their first meeting.
WINDSOR-ESSEX COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, 33 PRINCESS ST. IN LEAMINGTON, IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS who are interested in supporting young children Monday mornings and afternoons, 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon or 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Dodie Wilson 519-253-8481 ext. 226.
ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE’S DRINKING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance), 171 Erie St. N.
MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise. It’s free, fun, and wheelchair accessible. All seniors welcome.
DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE
September 22
Doors open at 6:30 and music starts at 7:00 pm. Come and join us for an evening of acoustic music. This is a freewill event with monies benefiting our Community.
OFF SITE EVENTS
Oct 27, Nov 24, Dec 22
Dale’s Friday Coffee House
Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Doors open at 6:30, music at 7:00 pm. Free-will event.
October 1 - CLASSICAL DUOS AND TRIOS
A classical concert featuring a variety of duets and trios for 2 flutes, piano and organ, culminating in an abridged version of the well loved “Mennonite Piano Concerto” by Victor Davies. Performing artists are Helen Brown, Linda Regehr, Natalie Dorion and Jonathan Bayley. Performance at 3:00 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Tickets are $15 or $10 for groups of 10 seniors or more. Watch our website and The Bank Notes for future ticket details.
in the
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, even though you need to concentrate, do not turn up the intensity so much that it becomes stressful. Take a break every now and then to unwind and get away.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, you are eager to listen and learn, but you also want to create your own experiences and share them with others. Find a balance between being a teacher and a student.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, some time relaxing seems like the ideal scenario right now. But you’re not prone to sitting still too long. Look for activities that keep you engaged.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
You are in your element this week, Sagittarius. Expect to be soaring on good vibes for several days. There is nothing pressing to pull you in another direction, so keep sailing along.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, you excel at thinking through decisions before making them. This careful approach tends to work in your favor, but some decisions can be made more quickly than others.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, an important decision must be made in the very near future. Your judgement may be clouded by extraneous information, so try to block unnecessary noise.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, now may seem like a good time to allow your imagination to run wild, especially if the going gets tough. However, you need to be fully present this week.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Optimism is always good, Aquarius. But you may need to look at all sides of the situation right now if you are to make an informed choice about something important.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
You are at a turning point in your life and now may be a good time to make a few key changes, Leo. They may involve making new friends or exploring a new career.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, even if you have a lot to get done, you will be able to make decisions on your feet and adapt as the situation calls for it this week. Changes can come about quickly.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Actively explore any impulses you may have over the next few days, Libra. You may not have the freedom for such exploration beyond this week, so act soon.
Pisces, if you are having difficulty asking for something you desire, practice what you want to say and test out your delivery on a friend.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
AUGUST 20
Robert Plant, Singer (69)
AUGUST 21
Paul Zerdin, Ventriloquist (45)
AUGUST 22
James Corden, TV Host (39)
AUGUST 23
Adam Rupp, Singer (35)
AUGUST 24
Cal Ripken, Jr., Athlete (57)
AUGUST 25
Tim Burton, Director (59)
AUGUST 26
Melissa McCarthy, Actress (47)
150 cyclists celebrating Canada’s 150th
Cyclists from across Canada and the U.S. enjoyed a seven-day cycling holiday that took them across Canada’s Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, on the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure (GWTA). From August 6 – 12, 150 cyclists rode 550 km from Point Pelee National Park on Lake Erie, to the Rouge National Urban Park on Lake Ontario, enjoying a different section of the 2,100 km trail each day.
“Canada has a history of creating paths and connecting communities, and in the 10th Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, we celebrate our heritage through cycling along the extraordinary Great Lakes coast,” says Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director, Waterfront Regeneration Trust. “This year, the GWTA is showcasing 24 of the Trail’s 114 communities from National Park to National Urban Park, where participants will stay, explore and discover what makes each of these communities so unique.”
The Trail was created to protect and connect the world’s largest group of freshwater lakes, and in the coming year will add another 650 km by expanding into Manitoulin Island, Huron, Bruce and Grey counties with support from the Province of Ontario.
CAA South Central Ontario, a long-time supporter of the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, will provide participants with CAA Bike Assist support along the 550-km ride. CAA Bike Assist is a CAA member bike service, much like roadside assistance for their cars.
“We are committed to keeping our members safe whether they are travelling on four wheels or two,” said Tracy Nickleford, manager of community relations, CAA South Central Ontario. “The growth of cycle tourism means that we will continue to see more cyclists on the roads and it’s important that we can all explore Ontario’s Great Lakes communities in an enjoyable and safe way.”
The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure is an annual, fully supported, recreational cycling holiday hosted by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust (WRT) with its community partners that promotes cycling tourism and healthy, active living in Ontario. In its 10th year, the sold-out event also provides daily luggage transportation, mechanical assistance and designated shuttles.
Highlights for the 10th Annual Great Waterfront Trail Adventure include:
• Exploration of the southernmost tip of Canada, and experiencing Point Pelee’s brand new facilities and cycling trails;
• Beaches, beaches and more beaches from Leamington to Erieau, Rondeau Park to Port Glasgow, Port Stanley, Port Burwell, Turkey Point, beaches across the GTA and at the mouth of the Rouge River in the Rouge National Urban Park;
• Craft beer at Bayside
Brewing, a visit to Burning Kiln Winery, Toronto’s Distillery District;
• Glamping and ziplines at Long Point Eco Adventures, paddleboarding in Port Dover, Indigenous Culture at Mohawk Chapel, and industrial heritage in Tannery Park;
• Travelling along a portion of the 460 km Greenbelt
Route-another iconic cycling experience through Ontario’s protected countryside.
• Visiting the new Trillium Park on grounds of the former Ontario Place. Taking in Toronto’s nightlife in the Distillery District or the new Waterfront Night Market at the Hearn Generating Station in Toronto.
A large group of the cyclists posed for a picture at Freddy’s during their visit and before leaving on their 550 km trek.
(Photo courtesy Freddy’s Facebook Page)
Terry Fox Run set to return to Kingsville September 17
It’s almost time for the 37th annual Terry Fox Run at Lakeside Park, Kingsville on Sunday, September 17.
This is the first time that the Terry Fox Run has been held in Kingsville for quite a few years. Run Site Organizer Marilyn Farnsworth is hoping to draw enough participants to make it an annual event.
“I’ve ran in the Terry Fox Run every year; no matter where I am, I run it,” she said. She explained that the closest run site for her has been the Tecumseh location, but she hopes by organizing a local run that more from this end of the county will participate.
Race day registration will begin at 9 a.m. with the run
starting at 10 a.m. Participants will meet and register at Lakeside Park Pavilion. The route accommodates walkers, runners, joggers, urban polers, and cyclists of all ages and fitness levels.
The 5-kilometre route includes one lap of the park at the start and end of the run and then heads out Cull Avenue to Heritage, the Greenway, Division and back to Lakeside Park. There will also be a shorter 2-km family route.
Door prizes will be available for the participants along with a barbecue, DJ Cam, Jangles the Clown with balloons and tattoos, reflexologists and massage therapists.
The Kingsville Terry Fox Committee will also be accept-
ing donations of $5 each for “Terry Fox Memorial Sneakers”. Why not dedicate a sneaker in memory of a friend or loved one? They can be purchased along with t-shirts at the Kingsville Arena prior to race day or at Lakeside Park on September 17.
Pledge sheets for the event are available at Kingsville Arena (519-733-2123) or through the Terry Fox Foundation website at www.terryfoxrun.org where you can also collect your pledges online.
“Let’s work together to make this year’s 37th Annual Terry Fox Run a huge success so we can make it an annual event,” stated Farnworth.
+ $2,500 TOTAL VALUE
Rookie Selects win countywide tourney
The Leamington Rookie Selects capped a thrilling threeweek run that culminated in winning the countywide Rookie Select Tournament in Kingsville.
The pre-tournament consisted of two convincing wins over Kingsville and one over Harrow sandwiched around a fairly lopsided loss to Lasalle Turtle Club.
The tournament kicked off Friday with a decisive 17-3 win over Essex with James Sonoski, Tamara Neufeld and Maxwell Carr each going 3 for 3.
Saturday morning saw the only hiccup with Leamington giving up a seventh inning lead falling to Riverside 12-11. Caidon Fuller was 3 for 3.
Saturday afternoon saw Leamington take down the previously undefeated Forest Glade squad 14-10 in a game that let everyone know the team could make a deep run. Maxwell Carr hit two grand slam home runs! Leamington finished round robin play as the number 3 seed.
Sunday morning started with a convincing 17-11 win over Kingsville. Leamington came out hitting putting up the maximum six runs in the first inning with home runs by Christopher Joseph, James Sonoski and Trent Szorvas.
Owen Deneau was 4 for 4 at the dish setting the table all game.
The semi-finals saw Leamington take down the number two seed Turtle Club minor selects 17-7. Kevin Fehr and Grace Sonoski were both 3 for 3 in a total team effort.
The finals saw Leamington take on the top seed LaSalle Turtle Club who had gone 4-0 with a run differential of plus 55 runs over four games. Leamington jumped out to an early lead going into the final inning with a 16-10 lead. As expected, Lasalle did not go down easily, but Leamington held strong holding off its tough opponent for a thrilling 16-15 win and in the process taking home the championship. Every player recorded a hit in the final game including key contributions from the younger contingent of Anthony Wiebe, Rex Pearce, Matthew Mastromatteo and Ben Arquette. Trent Szvoras drove in the deciding two runs in the top of the seventh.
The defence was led all weekend by Owen Deneau, Christopher Joseph and Caidon Fuller with major offensive
Leamington swimmer wins 2017 Canadian Masters National Championship
Dr. David Murphy, a Leamington physician, won gold at the 2017 Canadian Masters National Open Water Swimming Championship on Sunday, August 13. Competing in the 2.5 K event, Murphy completed the swim of 2.5 kilometers in a time of one hour. Murphy, who is 68, was competing in the 65 - 69 age group. The championship competition was held at the Welland International Flatwater Centre in Welland, Ontario, which provided ideal conditions for open water swimming. More than 120 masters swimmers from around the country attended the competition and they swam in 1, 2.5, 5 and 10 km events.
Special thanks and recognition to Liz Campbell, Leamington Masters swim coach, Rosie Salive, Judie Dehu and Julie Schell, fitness trainers at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Centre, and physiotherapist Catherine Tremblay of Renew Physiotherapy in Leamington.
contributions from James Sonoski, Maxwell Carr and Trent Szorvas.
Maxwell Carr was named tournament MVP. The coaching staff of Patrick Sonoski, Brandon Fuller and Derick Mastromatteo are very proud of the entire team. Great job Leamington!!
Pictured here are team members, in back, from left to right, coaches Derick Mastromatteo, Patrick Sonoski and Brandon Fuller; middle row: Grace Sonoski, Caidon Fuller, James Sonoski, Trent Szorvas, Maxwell Carr and Rex Pearce; front row: Kevin Fehr, Cristopher Joseph, Tamara Neufeld, Ben Arquette, Anthony Wiebe, Owen Deneau and Matthew Mastromatteo. (Photo submitted)
Jessop’s Journal
As far as these columns go, I suppose it’s developed into a personal style of sorts where I start off with a subject that has nothing to do with sports that gradually evolves into my weekly athletics topic of choice.
This time around, I’m going to put that habit into reverse.
Earlier this month, the National Hockey League and one of its franchises — the Detroit Red Wings — became hopping mad about the use of the Original Six team’s logo in a ‘White Nationalist’ protest in Charlottesville, Virginia. In response to plans for removal of a statue of American Civil War Confederate military leader General Robert E. Lee, some of the protesters arrived brandishing makeshift ‘shields’ decorated with the Detroit team’s iconic Winged Wheel logo. Their versions, apparently, had the wheel’s spokes replaced with the “SS” symbols of the Nazi party’s Secret Service. These particular protesters, I’ve read, are members of the Detroit Right Wings.
I can’t say I blame the Red Wings or the league for being livid over the misuse of the logo. I always thought it was easily in the top three
Seeing red
of the NHL’s coolest symbols and sometimes wonder if its resemblance to a slanted lower case ‘d’ was done intentionally in the design process. The Detroit Right Wings’ assumption that it could use the logo without at least the threat of legal recourse is but a tiny fraction of evidence compiled proving that racism is stupid. Personally, I’ve never considered the Rebel flag a symbol of racism, hatred or intolerance. To believe so, in my opinion, is the equivalent of hating the Canadian flag because it is the symbol of a nation that permitted Indian Residential Schools for several decades. Both slavery and IRS facilities are/were inexcusable, but to focus one’s anger over these atrocities on a flag seems a little misguided. What about the Nazi flag of WWII Germany, you ask? Well, not EVERYONE who carries or wears a Rebel flag is racist. The same cannot be said of those sporting a swastika, or at least not to my knowledge. I do, however, understand why many Americans are less than pleased with the existence of Confederate general statues. The majority of those individuals had a financial interest in maintaining the legal status of slavery and therefore had little issue with sending thousands of soldiers — most of whom
did NOT benefit from slavery or the South’s cotton trade with Europe — to their deaths. For many common Confederate soldiers, the war was simply about protecting their hometowns from Union invaders (the north did the vast majority of the attacking). Their generals, on the other hand, were no heroes. Lee, J.E. Johnston, Beauregard, A.S. Johnston, Forrest (an early KKK member) et al were outraged by Lincoln’s gesture to abolish slavery because they felt it violated their rights (nope, I’m not even making that up).
Getting back to Charlottesville. To be honest, the white nationalists, racist or otherwise, had the right to stage a public demonstration. So too however, did the anti-racist group to counter protest. For some jerk to run down a group of them with his car — killing one woman — instantly quashes any legitimacy behind his ‘cause’. When someone acts out peacefully against what you believe in and you feel justified in murdering them for those actions, you’re going to do your ‘cause’ a lot more harm than good. What blows my mind was the number of Charlottesville protesters wearing swastika-laden garb while performing Hitler’s notorious Nazi salute. That’s right idiot, defend your great-
Southpoint Men’s Softball League Play Offs
Schedule for Aug 24: D1 Buds vs Farmers; D3 Grinders vs JTF; D7 Car Barn vs Sluggers; Dawgz bye.
great-great grandfather’s honour by spitting in your grandfather’s face.
I get it. For many, the issue of Lee’s statue is one of history rather than racial discrimination. It is, however, a part of the South’s history that isn’t something to be proud of. On Saturday, Aug. 12, an American tourist in Dresden, Germany was beat up by a passer by after performing a Nazi salute. The response was perhaps a bit extreme, but it proves a point — the German people are NOT proud of what happened during WWII. It’s actually illegal in Germany to display Nazi symbols and gestures or to deny the Holocaust. Punishment is as severe as three years in prison. It’s beyond sad to think that the people of the offending nation understand and acknowledge the errors of their
past while so many descendants of their WWII enemies don’t get it.
To make matters worse, the U.S. president seemed VERY reluctant to condemn the violence in Charlottesville. Trump blamed “both sides” — a choice of words that makes many of us suspect he didn’t want to isolate and therefore offend the white supremacists. Twenty per cent of Trump supporters believe African Americans should still be slaves (YouGov poll, January 2016), so I guess he knows where his bread gets buttered. Some of his supporters noted that had the counter protesters not shown up, nobody would have been killed. Sad to think that people in a developed democracy think that you can EXPECT to die should you decide to exercise the same rights that oth-
ers are utilizing.
In a nutshell, I disagree with the protesters’ demands to leave the statues of slavery supporters in place. I could have RESPECTFULLY disagreed with their stance had they a) not plowed a car into a crowd of people who simply objected to their intentions and b) not shown up en masse wearing Ku Klux Klan outfits, swastika armbands, etc. I can only assume that government officials would have taken them far more seriously had they not shown to the world that they simply hate visible minorities.
Any legal action the Red Wings take against the Right Wings will probably be an uphill battle. A successful copyright suit would hinge on a lot of factors sans loopholes. Still, I wish the Detroit NHL team the best.
GENE SIMMONS & HIS BAND Friday, August 25
PENN & TELLER Friday, September 8
GEORGE LOPEZ #THATSTRUE COMEDY TOUR Saturday, October 21
DALLAS SMITH SIDE EFFECTS TOUR 2017 WITH SPECIAL GUEST LAUREN ALAINA Thursday, October 26
Tickets on sale August 26!
THERESA CAPUTO Friday, November 3
LEWIS, CARL PERKINS & JOHNNY CASH Friday, September 29 9pm Saturday, September 30 3pm & 8pm
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LOTS OF SHOWS IN A ROW: PT 2 Friday, October 6 8pm
STEELY DAN Friday, October 20
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN A BROADWAY MUSICAL Saturday, November 4
Tickets on sale September 1!
STYX
Sunday, November 12
Tickets on sale September 1!
EVANESCENCE SYNTHESIS LIVE 2017 Saturday, December 9
BRYAN JESSOP
Flyers prepare for 2017-18
By Bryan Jessop
Summer isn’t over yet, but the Leamington Flyers certainly have the upcoming autumn and winter months in mind.
The local Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League Western Conference team’s main camp officially got underway Tuesday, May 8 at Unico Arena, where about 80 rookie hopefuls began the mission to land a spot on the 2017-18 season’s roster. The field of prospects was cut in half just over a week later and has been further reduced to about 25 for the Flyers’ two pre-season exhibition games against the rival LaSalle Vipers. The first game is slotted for tonight — Wednesday, Aug. 23 — at the Vollmer Centre with the second game scheduled for the same 7 p.m. start at Unico Arena.
The two games were preceded by six main camp sessions, including the annual Red/White Game Friday, Aug. 11. The camp represented the final on-ice duty for Anthony Iaquinta as the Flyers’ assistant coach, as he was recruited by the Junior C Lakeshore Canadiens as their newest head coach. Tony Piroski remains on board as head coach with Ron Soucie, Lee Jones and Jake McGhee returning as assistant coaches. Former Flyer forward and captain Dylan Seguin has also stepped forward to help guide the team.
For this year’s camp, the Flyers are looking to replace a minimum of four players from the previous season, including graduating-age forwards Cale Phibbs and Scott Florence and defensemen Thomas Virban and Zak Parlette. With a challenging work and school schedule, forward Liam Hogan is currently not expected to return. Thus far, forwards Griffin Robinson, Blake Bain, Josh Pope-Ferguson, Broden Meloche and Brett Vorshuk and blueliners Parker Jacques, Jaydon Fetter and Kade McKibbon are among last year’s players who’ve committed to don the red, white and black again for the upcoming season.
The process of signing rookies officially began Wednesday, Aug. 2 with the addition of midget AAA Junior Spitfire forwards Preston Corp of Tecumseh and Dylan Weston of Belle River. At 5’ 11” and 159 pounds, Corp had 10 goals and 13 assists in 33 games with the Junior Spits last season while the 5’ 10”, 170 pound Weston led the same team with 17 goals and 23 assists for 40 points in 35 games. Corp also added eight points in seven playoff matches.
The Flyers began filling defensive vacancies by signing a card to Bryce O’Brien, who spent part of two previous seasons with the QMJHL’s Quebec City Remparts. At 6’ 5” and 240 pounds, O’Brien also played AAA hockey with the Junior Spitfires before joining the Lakeshore Canadiens and then the Junior B Brantford 99ers. He finished last season with the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Rayside-Balfour Canadiens, where he had four goals and five assists in 23 games.
Leamington’s coaching staff is pleased by what it has seen so far in this year’s camp.
“I like what I see. It seems like the group gets quicker every year,” said Piroski. “I’m happy with the tempo of the camp and I’m impressed with the effort. We’re in pretty good shape right now. “
Piroski explained that this season’s balance between rookies and veterans is presently difficult to predict, as some players will be trying out for Ontario Hockey League teams.
“We’ll have to wait and see,” he said. “If they don’t come back, good for them. If they do come back, that’s good for the Flyers.”
(More photos on page 19)
Leamington Flyers assistant coach Anthony Iaquinta explains the details of an upcoming drill to a group of rookie hopefuls during the team’s annual main camp at Unico Arena Wednesday, Aug. 16. The Flyers’ second of two pre-season exhibition games will take place at Unico Friday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. against the LaSalle Vipers. For 2017-18, Iaquinta will be joining the Junior C Lakeshore Canadiens as their new head coach.
MICHAEL, Ford of Canada
Progs golf results
On August 15, fifty-seven Erie Shores Proggers once again tried to defeat the course. Being the dog days of summer, most golfers weren’t too successful. However, 4 golfers showed that they could capitalize on the perfect conditions. Neil Reimer catapulted to the top with an amazing +12, good for $20. Matt Dick, with a +9 (could have been better) posted a neat +9 for $15. Ward Hutchins and Greg Dunmore each received $5 for their +8 scores.
In team play, it was a nail biter again with Team B edging out Team A -1 to -2. Ten dollar winners include Harry Badz, Andy Herring, Dan Musuronchan, Robert Hudders, Dick Segedin, Les Young, Bob Dick, Matt Dick, Richard Reive, Norm Beattie, Bill Gherasim, Gary Alderson, Vic Penner, and Larry Roberts.
In the skins game, each skin was worth $12. Winners include Dan Musuronchan, Henry Hildebrandt, Ed Schachowskoy, Greg Dunmore, Neil Reimer, Bob Park, Mike Herbert and Matt Dick.
Matt Dick could have done better had he not hit the wrong ball on hole #17. Matt’s drive was around the 150-yard mark. Bob Dick, who ditched his drive, hit his third shot in the same vicinity as Matt. Matt had determined incorrectly which ball to hit. Because of this costly mistake, Matt suffered a double bogey and no points. We are all in the throes of sometimer’s disease. Sometimes we know and sometimes we don’t. Unfortunately, this was a don’t.
Bill Kelly had a turbulent day with an astronomical score of -13. On hole #15, Bill had a teensy weensy putt. He went to one-hand it and barely nudged the putt. In the follow through, he hit the ball a second time for a double. Bill was as frustrated as the Tigers trying to win a ball game. Bill slammed his putter into the bag, but somehow, the sharp edge of the putter cut him in 2 places on his left hand. There were 4 lady golfers who rushed to the rescue, plastering his hand with butterfly band aids. His hand, after treatment, couldn’t fit into his golf glove.
Gary Alderson also had a putting miscue. Gary was quite close to the hole and Ward was telling Gary it was good. This is a no-no in Progs. There are no gimmees. Anyway, Gary was one-handing it and stubbed his putter into the ground. OOPs.
Erie Shores senior golf
Sixty-three Erie Shores senior golfers played on August 14 – an absolutely beautiful day for golf.
The 50/50 winners were Heinz Kosempel and Pat Amicone. Closest to the pin on #3 was Tim Dobson and on #16 Don Mensch.
The longest putt made on #4 was made by Garry Mc Rae and on #14 Les Young’s putt held out.
In a game of high and low net scores, the team with a score of 126 won. It included Dave Wilkinson, Ian McIver, Keith Greenhill and Tom Klassen. Second at 134 was the team of Tim Dobson, Matt Dick, Brent Metz and Keith Brown. In third with 139 were Ron Tremblay, Matt Dinchick, Ed Schachoskoy and Gord Anderson. Fourth place, also at 139 but placing by retrogression, were Rudy Dick, Rick Metz, Gary McRae and Ross Clark.
The low golfer for the day was Neil Reimer with a great score of 74. He was followed by Tim Dobson and Ross Clark at 76, and close behind them were Matt Dinchick and Matt Dick at 77.
Neil Reimer led the birds with 4 of his own on #4, #6, #9 and #11. Two other golfers managed 3 each – they were Matt Dick on #2, #3 and #17, and Ross Clark on #6, #9 and #12. Single birds went to: Ron Gagne and Heinz Kosempel on #1; Orest Hrynewich and Gord Anderson on #2; Les Young on #5; Don Noels and Ken Luxford on #8; Jim Dueckman and Garth Dennerley on #9; Matt Dinchick on #11; and Tim Dobson, Dan McQueen and Bill Gherasim on #12.
If you have not yet signed up for next week, please do so before Friday. Play will again start with a shotgun at 8 a.m. See you then.
Bill Gherasim is now in possession of the snake. I know that it had landed on Neil Sawatsky’s bag for a time. However, Bill 3 putted and took over possession. The Proggers look forward to seeing it on his golf bag until next week.
With so many short putts missed, the term for this week was “tap in.” It is a putt short enough to lip out with a one-handed stroke or rocket past the hole with a left-handed slap with the back of the putter. Sound familiar, anyone?
In loving memory of our Dad & Grandpa CLIFF
GRANT
September 16, 1922 - August 22, 2009
My Hero
You held my hand when I was small
You caught me when I fell.
You're the hero of my childhood
And my later years as well.
And every time I think of you
My heart still fills with pride.
Though I'll always miss you Dad
I know you're by my side.
In laughter and in sorrow
In sunshine and through rain
I know you're watching over me Until we meet again.
We love and miss you so much.
Sheila & Butch, Joann & Ron, Fred & Sandra, Bernice & Jerry and all the grandkids xxoo
The family of HEINZ SCHRADE
would like to thank everyone for sharing in the celebration of his life.
Thank you to Pastor John Cats for his wonderful words and singing. Thank you to Karen Renwick for her beautiful music and to the Wheatley United Church members who served the many guests.
Thank you to Janet Molzan for painting a beautiful monarch butterfly on the urn.
Thank you to those who provided comfort, caring and support at our time of loss.
Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, Lila Schrade and family
Four long years have passed. Missing you is the hardest part as days go by
To hear your voice, to see your smile, to hear your laughter
Cherished memories never fade.
Sadly missed, never forgotten, forever in our hearts.
Missed by family and friends. Love, Marlene
Doug
Knight’s awesome 1947 Ford street rod
On Friday, June 9, 2017, The Essex Railway Station Heritage Committee held an all-Ford car show to celebrate 91 years of Ford dealerships in Essex, Ontario.
Among the cars on display that day was an awesome 1947 Ford coach owned by Doug Knight of nearby Windsor. Doug bought the car in 2000 from a man who bought it from a well-known local street rodder named Ed Gramada.
Some work had already been done on the car but 13 years of more work still lay ahead before Doug put the car back on the road four years ago. What he purchased was a body with doors sitting on an original frame, rear fenders welded to the body, and front fenders where the back seat used to be.
Doug chopped the top 3 inches for very pleasing proportions and totally rebuilt everything inside, outside, and underneath. He purchased a 1985 Lincoln for parts and that car donated its 302 V8 to Doug’s ’47, along with the Lincoln automatic transmission. The engine has been souped up and now has all the horsepower that Doug will ever need.
The front end suspension has been replaced with parts from Chicago along with Mustang II components, and the rear axle is now attached to parallel leaf springs.
The dashboard is the perfect blend of old and new with much of it the same as it was in 1947, but now fitted with modern gauges. The speedometer housing is original but the clock on the passenger side now houses a tachometer. The bucket seats from the ’85 Lincoln are extremely comfortable.
The parking lights originally mounted below the headlights are now inside the headlight housings for a smoother look. The grille is original but the chrome has been replaced with the monochromatic look to blend with the rest of the body. The bumpers have been removed to draw attention to the rest of the car. The tires at the front are slightly smaller than the rear tires to give the car a slight California rake. The overall effect is very cool!
Every car needs a nickname. On the trunk lid of Doug’s ’47 Ford is an inscription: “Knightmare.” That goes back to Doug’s days as a CB Radio enthusiast, when his radio name was “Knightmare.”
Doug thanks JH Restorations for their time working on the car, Jordan for fabricating the
one-of-a-kind console, and Eric for installing the new front suspension.
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.
Erie Shores ladies
18-hole golf
On Tuesday August 15 at Erie Shores, 20 ladies in the 18-hole golf league played the game S and Ts. The lowest net score on all holes beginning with S or T counted, and the winners were: A FlightCarol Cornies, B Flight
- Cindy Brown, C Flight
- Mary Wilson, D FlightMarianne Wisternoff.
Lynda Mastronardi and Tym Brannagan both had chip-ins, and the longest putt contest was won by Muriel Davey.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Low golf scores by TT seniors
By Bob McLean
On Tuesday, August 15, Talbot Trail senior golf league members were greeted by an early morning shower as they were preparing to commence play. However, after waiting a few minutes the rain ceased and most players ventured out to their respective tees.
Sixty-two league members completed their games, and many players recorded their best results of the season.
Winning closest to the pin on #9 was Gary Wilson whose terrific shot ended up about 5 feet from the pin. The long putt victory went to Steve Longeway who dropped an excellent 14 footer on #2.
In the 50-69y division, both Pearcie and John Liddell shot scintillating rounds of 36 to lead the field. Both Mike Getty and Larry Hughes played brilliantly as they shot outstanding 40s.Tom White and Jamie Arquette shot very impressive scores of 41 and 42 respectively. Solid 44s were achieved by Dave Alexander, Bummy and Herb Reid. Very commendable results of 45 went to Wiz, and Ron Hillier. Other praiseworthy results below 50 were obtained by the following players: Ken Bachmeier 46; Steve Longeway, Bob Hatt, Scratchy and Gary Hillier 47s; Fred Sleiman and Wayne Humber 48s; Fred Michano 49. The 70-79 y division also had three players who shot scores in the 30s. Smooth swinging Vic Reynaert fired an outstanding 37 to lead the way. Bill Ward and Mike Wright played superbly firing masterful 38 and 39 scores respectively. Excellent 41s went to Paul Brown and Bobo. Terrific 43s were shot by Richard Humber, Joe Vertel and Don Willan. Larry Haggitt and Tom Sasso merited very solid 44s. Six players who obtained praiseworthy 45s were Larry Schmidt, Al Zanuttini, Rivaits, Patch, Gary Benninger and Gary Honey. Gratifying 46s were produced by Eugene, Gordie, Paul Harrison and Ray La Pierre. Steadily improving George Toews came in with a very satisfying 47. Mac Hyatt shot a fine 48. The sole nifty 50 went to Ross MacKintosh. Only a few shots back were Gary Wilson and Martin Girash.
In the 80-85y grouping, Bob Freure fired a masterful 43 to edge out Carl Robinson by one shot. Carl’s 44 was also very impressive! Steady Eddie Woelk and Stan Balsam earned very superb scores of 47 and 48 respectively. Neil Adamson scored a nifty 50! Other noteworthy results came from the following participants: Fred Takaki, Pete Daudlin, Gerry Becigneul and Bill Edwards. Oops!!! Pierre Daudlin let me know that I had placed him in the 70-79y grouping. Pete actually placed second to Neil on August 1st and tied for second on August 8 in the 80-85y division. Young Pete is playing very well and I’ll attempt to keep him competing in the more advanced group!
Dave Krueger and Dave La Bonte tied for top spot in the super senior division. They both shot inspiring 49s. Orville Ellwood and Scotty Westrop produced very praiseworthy 52 and 54 respectively.
The league extends thoughts and prayers to Dave Overholt and Bryon Walker as they continue their medical treatments. The members hope to see them back playing with the league in the future. Best wishes to Neil Adamson for a speedy recovery from next week’s surgery. I talked to ‘Down the Middle’ Knox recently, and he informed me that he is anxiously awaiting a pacemaker procedure in September. There are many other players in the league who have or had medical issues. To all those who can’t join play right now, members wish you a quick recovery and hope to see you back with us soon. As seniors we remember the days when we didn’t have to talk about our pills and doctor’s appointments.
Doug Knight with his chopped and super-cool ’47 Ford.
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Dunmore, Hutchins Club Champions at Erie Shores
and Ladies Club Championships were played over the past weekend and it was déjà vu all over again for the two top players in the Men’s Championship Flight with defending champion Ward Hutchins putting together solid rounds of even par 71 on Saturday and a two over par 73 on Sunday for a 144 total to win the title for a second straight year over runner-up Mike Ferreira.
Ferreira finished three shots back with rounds of four over par 75 and one over par 72 for a 147 total. However, this year, Mike had company for the runner-up title as Ryan Harder also tied for second at 147 with rounds of 76 and 71. This left them both five strokes ahead of Bill Ruiter who ended up alone in fourth spot with his 80-72 total of 152.
Raoul Morin shot a pair of 77s and Neil Sawatzky had rounds of 80 and 74 to finish tied for fifth place at 154. Kevin Babkirk was next with his 78-81 total of 159 while Kyle Humphreys (79-81) and Wheaton Mouck (83-77) tied for eighth spot with their two-day totals of 160. Finishing with rounds of 84 and 78, both Matt Dick and Peter Andary were next at 162.
In the “A” Flight division, it was a close battle with a single stroke separating the top three players at the end of play. After opening with an 81 on Saturday, Kevin Sawatzky fired a smooth one over par 72 on Sunday for a total of 153 to move up four spots to first place and one ahead of Scott Wilkinson (77-77) and Ken Segedin (79-75) who finished tied for second at 153.
Derek Pugh finished alone in fourth spot at 160 with rounds of 83 and 77, while Andy Herring was one stroke back with his 80-81 total of 161. Former club champion Ken Steingart was next with his 84-79 total of 163 that was one better than Ed Schachowskoy’s seventh place finish of 85-79-164.
Troy Dutot walked away with the “B” Flight title after opening the weekend with an incredible two under par game of 69 that was the lowest score shot all weekend in all of the eight flights participating. Combining that with his Sunday round of 82, Troy’s two-day total of 148 was the fourth best score of the whole weekend and gave him a 10 shot victory over Claudio Sabelli who finished second in the “B” Flight with a 78-80-158 total.
Dave Wilkinson’s pair of 80s and Wray Pollock’s rounds of 81 and 79 left them tied for third place at 160, while Will Peters scores of 83 and 78 for 161 left him alone in fourth spot. Greg Dunmore was next at 162 with his up and down rounds
of 88 and 74 and Joe Moavro was another four back with his 88-78 total of 166.
In the “C” Flight, Bill Kelly led all the way to win the title by six strokes, shooting rounds of 85 and 80 for a total of 165. Runner-up honours went to Norm Beattie who had an 87-84 finish of 171. Dick Segedin was next at 86-87-173, while Joe Verhoeven had the fourth best tally of 93-84-177.
Wayne Quinn finished in fifth place with his 93-85-178 total while Vic Penner (88-91-179), Robert Hudders (91-89-180) and Mauro Paglione (92-88-180) were all near by.
Top finisher and winner of the “D” Flight division was Nick Chorba who had rounds of 87 and 89 for a total of 176 and a one stroke victory over second place shooter Les Young who had an 87-90 total of 177.
Gord Anderson (90-93) finished in third place at 183, while Mel Pace (95-96) and Bill Gherasim (97-94) were tied for fourth spot another 8 shots back at 191.
Ladies Championship
In the Ladies Club Championship, reigning champion Debbie Dunmore won the top ‘A’ Flight ladies title once again, recovering from Saturday’s unusually high opening round score of 87 with a smooth second round finish of 80 for a two-day total of 167. This is the 17th time in the past 18 years that Debbie Dunmore has been the Erie Shores ladies club champion.
Gioia Diciocco, finished second, nine strokes back with her rounds of 92 and 84 for a total of 176. Linda Segedin was one stroke back in third place with her 88-89 total of 177. Lisa Sawatzky was next at 91-92-183.
In the ‘B’ Flight Division, Lisa Fehr won the title by shooting scores of 92 and 87 for a two-day total of 179 and a 14 shot victory over runner-up Tymara Brannagan who finished with a 98-95 total of 193. Lynne Towle was next just one stroke back at 101-93-194.
Jean Penner won the Ladies “C” flight Net Division with her net stroke scores of 77 and 75 for a total of 152 that was six better than Cheryl Rutgers who has net tally of 84-74-158.
Betty Bouliane was third best with her net total of 78-81159, while Lynda McNally was next at net 81-809-161., finished second, nine strokes back with her rounds of 92 and 84 for a total of 176. Linda Segedin was one stroke back in third place with her 88-89 total of 177. Lisa Sawatzky was next at 91-92-183.
Flyers prepare for 2017-18
Right - Leamington Flyers head coach Tony Piroski offers instruction to a group of rookie hopefuls during the team’s annual main camp at Unico Arena Wednesday, Aug. 16. The Flyers’ second of two pre-season exhibition games will take place at Unico Friday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. against the LaSalle Vipers. The first game will be played in LaSalle two days earlier — Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Below - A save is made during an offensive rush drill at the Leamington Flyers annual main camp Wednesday, Aug. 16 at Unico Arena.
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Reigning champion Debbie Dunmore won the top ‘A’ Flight ladies title once again. This is the 17th time in the past 18 years that Debbie Dunmore has been the Erie Shores ladies club champion. Erie Shores Head Professional Ryan Peltier congratulates Dunmore and gives her the crystal trophy.
Ward Hutchins put together solid rounds of even par 71 on Saturday and a two over par 73 on Sunday for a 144 total to win the title for a second straight year over runner-up Mike Ferreira. Pictured here congratulating Hutchins is Erie Shores Head Golf Pro Ryan Peltier.
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• Compensation is $12.00/hr
• Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays)
Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4
We are currently seeking an experienced candidate for the FULL TIME, PERMANENT POSITION OF FABRICATOR/ GENERAL LABOURER
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GENERAL LABOUR IN FOOD PROCESSING PLANT
MONDAY TO SUNDAY, 40+ HOURS PER WEEK WAGE $11.43 /HOUR 100+ VACANCIES
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SEND RESUME
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215 Talbot St. W. Leamington
Looking for full time cooks and dishwasher. Experience an asset. Apply in person
Via Verde Hydroponics Ltd. is looking for:
GREENHOUSE WORKERS
• Job duties include plant crop, harvest crop, crop maintenance, greenhouse cleanup, other farm duties as assigned, clean work area, check product for quality assurance, transplant crops, vegetable propagation, sort, pack and stack produce.
• Job requires standing, bending, kneeling for long periods of time, repetitive tasks, working under hot, humid conditions in greenhouse.
• Salary: $11.60 per hour, minimum 45 hours/week including weekends and holidays. Permanent full time job. Email resume to: hr@sunritegreenhouses.com Fax: 519-733-5290 1102 Mersea Road 5, Leamington, ON. N8H 3V6
GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED
Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.
Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage.
Permanent full time weekdays including weekends $11.43 per hour. Will train the right candidate.
Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable.
Must have own transportation.
Apply:
Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6
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CRC FARMS LIMITED
is looking to hire for the following position: GREENHOUSE WORKERS
Job Duties:
Transplant seedlings, plant crop, harvest crop, crop maintenance, clean work area, check products for quality assurance, greenhouse clean up, other farm duties as assigned. Job is physically demanding, hot and humid during summer months.
Salary: $11.60/ hour, minimum 40 hours/week including weekends
Forward resume to: (E) hr@sunritegreenhouses.com (F) 519-733-5290
381 Seacliff Drive, Leamington, ON N8H 3T9
GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURERWANTEDWages $11.43/hour.
Minimum 48 hours, Monday - Saturday. Must be able to maintain attendance, vital for harvesting. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates - 40 lbs., working in hot conditions. No experience and no education required. Send resume to: Ingratta Farms, 341 Morse Road, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519-326-1082. jl26-oc11
RIDGE FARMS,369 TALBOT ST. W. LEAMINGTON. Greenhouse worker 14 positions available. Job duties include such crop as work, winding , pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, ability to distinguish between colours, working with sprayer, clipping ,suckering, lowering, deleafing, grading and transplant crops, sort, pack and stack produce, detect disease in crop, greenhouse clean-up and other duties as assigned. Job requires standing bending, kneeling for long periods of time, and working under hot, dusty, humid conditions. Fast-pace environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination, ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting, combination of sitting, standing & walking, standing for extended periods, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling. Location - rural area, working at heights in dusty, hot and humid conditions. No education or experienced required. Salary - 11.60 per hour, minimum 45 hours /week including weekends and holiday. Permanent full time seasonal position. Beginning January 1, 2018. Please forward your resume by email to ridgefarms@sympatico.ca
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RIDGE FARMS,369 TALBOT ST. W. LEAMINGTON. Greenhouse worker - 2 positions available. Job duties include such crop as work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, ability to distinguish between colours, working with sprayer, clipping ,suckering, lowering, deleafing, grading and transplant crops, sort, pack and stack produce, detect disease in crop, greenhouse clean-up and other duties as assigned. Job requires standing, bending, kneeling for long periods of time, and working under hot, dusty, humid conditions. Fast-pace environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting, combination of sitting, standing & walking, standing for extended periods, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling. Location - rural area, working at heights in dusty, hot and humid conditions. No education or experience required. Salary$11.43 per hour, minimum 45 hours /week including weekends and holiday. Permanent full-time seasonal position. Beginning September 1, 2017. Please forward your resume by email to: ridgefarms@sympatico.ca
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GENERAL LABOUR
Nature Fresh Farms is continuously looking to fill 15 permanent full time (40 hours per week or more) positions for General Labour at $11.43/hour; starting immediately.
Job Description: Variation of greenhouse and warehouse duties, including but not limited to packing, planting, string tying, pruning, de leafing, twisting, clipping, picking, sorting, picking, crop clean out, bio control and machine operating.
You will have the potential to earn piece rate if production level is high in some areas, however will earn no less than minimum wage. Please note climates can be very warm and hours will vary, must be available Monday-Saturday.
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DEL FRESCO PRODUCE
is looking to hire for the following position:
Job
• Drop off and pickup produce from various locations, warehouses in the area
• Must be able to operate forklifts, pallet jacks
• Load and unload produce
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• DZ License, CVOR, Driver’s Abstract valid driver’s license with clean record
• Completion of high school
• Organized, flexible, good oral/written skills, must be able to work independantly or as part of a team
• Driver will perform pre-trip, enroute and post trip inspections, bill of ladings, handling weights of up to 50 lbs required Salar
• $17.00 to $20.00 per hour
• Full time hours vary per season
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Greenhouse Worker
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting
• Checking quality of harvested produce
• Other duties as assigned
WORK CONDITIONS:
• Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods
• Bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail
• Working at heights, hot environment
WAGE AND HOURS:
• 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays
• Wage: 11.43/hour, seasonal, full time No Education Required. No Experience Required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)
SUNRITE GREENHOUSES LTD.
is looking to hire for the following position: SHU
Job Responsibilities
• Part time - Full time basis
• Transport migrant farm workers from home to work, to bank and to and from appointments
• Pickup and drop off migrant workers at locations in Leamington or in Essex County to board buses
• Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
• B License, Driver’s Abstract (clean driving records)
• Reliable, organized, flexible
• Handle weight up to 30 lbs
• Able to communicate in English
• Completion of High School
• Permanent Position requiring early mornings, evenings, and weekend availability
Salar y:
• Experience an asset
• $17.00 to $20.00 per hour Interested applicants forward resume to: (E) kent @delfrescoproduce.com (F) 519-733-5290
DH&C Mechanical is looking for new team members!
Proof of Ontario College of Trades, references and driver’s abstract are required. Competitive wages and benefits. Please send resume to: info@dhcmechanical.com
Or drop off to: Unit #1 - 1 Iroquois Road, Leamington
NOW HIRING: Scale Room Operator
Duties include: Maintaining a safe work environment and surroundings. Maintaining food safety standards, including proper grading of commodities, and assuring they are safe for human consumption, accurately measuring loads to ensure that producers are properly paid and assuring that outbound loads of grain are at the proper weight. It may also include general yard or office work at the location between loads.
NOW HIRING: Pit Operator
Duties include: Maintaining a safe work environment and surroundings. Operating the pit so that producer customers are unloaded as efficiently as possible. Maintain quality and clean work stations. Ensuring that what is being unloaded at the pit is represented by the sample that has been taken from our scale room to ensure food safety standards. It may also include general yard or office work at the location between loads.
Position is approx. 8-12 weeks in duration. Applicants must be able to handle the physical labor requirements of the job and be able to work extended hours including weekends.
Cargill emphasizes integrity, safety and customer service in a teambased environment.
Drop off, email or fax your application by September 15, 2017 to: Attention Joe Huffman –Production Supervisor 3062 County Road 8 Staples, ON Canada N0P 1P0 Fax: 519-687-2939 or Email joe_huffman@cargill.com
We thank all those who apply but will only contact those selected for interviews. Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about Cargill please visit www.cargill.ca
NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Negotiations for the Transfer of the Pelee Island Scudder
Wharf
Facility
Transport Canada will begin negotiations to transfer the Pelee Island Scudder Wharf Facility to the Corporation of the Township of Pelee.
To learn more about Transport Canada’s Ports Asset Transfer Program, please visit: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/programs/ports-asset-transfer-program-2979.html or contact:
Mary Louise Canning Regional Manager, Airport and Port Programs Transport Canada
By Mail: 4900 Yonge St., 4th Floor Toronto, Ontario M2N 6A5
By Email: marylouise.canning@tc.gc.ca
By Telephone: 416-952-0484
By Facsimile: 416-952-0514
AVIS PUBLIC
Négociations pour le transfert de l’installation du quai Scudder sur l’île Pelée
Transports Canada entamera des négociations pour le transfert de l’installation du quai Scudder sur l’île Pelée à la Corporation du canton de Pelée. Pour en savoir plus sur le Programme de transfert des installations portuaires de Transports Canada, veuillez consulter : http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/programmes/programme-transfert-installations-portuaires-2979.html
Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec :
Mary Louise Canning Gestionnaire régionale, Programmes aéroportuaires et portuaires Transports Canada
Par courrier : 4900, rue Yonge, 4e étage, Toronto (Ontario) M2N 6A5
Par courriel : marylouise.canning@tc.gc.ca
Par téléphone : 416-952-0484
Par télécopieur : 416-952-0514
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on September 14, 2017, at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville Ontario.
The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville.
Description of Lands:
Roll No. 37 11 170 000 08950 0000; 179 Lansdowne Ave.; PIN 75179-0009 (LT); Part Lot 1 Concession 1 Eastern Division Gosfield (Kingsville) designated Part 1 Plan 12R13023; Kingsville; File No. 16-05
Minimum Tender Amount: $29,047.22
Roll No. 37 11 280 000 38300 0000; 1034 Birch Ave.; PIN 75185-0499 (LT); Lot 27 Plan 1378 Gosfield South; Kingsville; File No. 16-18
Minimum Tender Amount: $22,575.69
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.
The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.
For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact:
Linda Brohman, BBA
Tax Collector
The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville ON N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 Ext. 233
Leamington Lightning U13’s Sun County Soccer League Champions
The Leamington Lightning U13 soccer team wrapped up an exciting season. All of their hard work paid off as they took the top spot as Sun County Soccer League Champions. Team members included, front row, left to right, Tanner Adolphe, Mahmoud Mohamad. Middle row, left to right are, Johnny Knelsen, Cody Gutierrez, Ashton Reid, Nay Say Eh, Brayden Fehr, Alex DaSilva, Gabrielle Mastronari, Ricky Teichroeb and Abed Abdalaal. In back, from left to right are Eric West (assistant coach), Massimo West, Drennan Vince, Bradyn Thiessen, Ben Morin, Nathan Wiebe, Adonis Hatzis, Mike Dos Santos (coach) Missing from the team photo were Mohamad Mohamad and Aubrey Unger. (Photo submitted)
Erie Shores seniors golf
Sixty-three golfers came out on eclipse day 8/21 for a fun round of golf.
50/50 winners were Tom Klassen and Natan Caratanasov. Closest to the pin on #3 was Wayne Quinn and on #16 Mike Hanson. The longest putt on #9 was made by Ian McIver and on #18 by Ron Gagne.
In a game of middle two nets, where the low net and the high nets are thrown out, the winning teams had identical scores of 137, but that dreaded word of retrogession broke
up the ties. 1st place was Jim Bleasby, Dave Wilkinson, Bob Kavanaugh and Dick Segedin. 2nd was Pat Amicone, Heinz Kosempel, Gary Mcrae and Ron Gagne. 3rd was Jeff Brown, Frank Dick, Ed Krahn and Herb Grundner. 4th place with a score of 140 was Fred Klassen, Tom Miehl, Garth Dennerley and Wray Pollock.
Dave Wilkinson and Tom Miehl were low for the day with fine 77s. Three golfers managed two birdies each - Tom Miehl on #1 and 3, Mike Wright on # 1 and 2, and Henry Hildebrandt on # 1 and 7. Also scoring birdies on #1 were
Mohamad, Mohamad Mohamad and Abed Abdalaal. (Photo submitted)
Herb Grunder, and Francis Garant. Heinz Kosempel birdied #2, Barry Miller and Bob Sutherland birdied #3. Dave Wilkinson, Wray Pollock, Tom Klassen and Bob Park birdied #4. Neil Reimer had the only bird on #6. Ron Gagne, Frank Dick, Jim Dueckman and Jamie Arquette birdied # 12. Mike Hanson and Ken Luxford rounded out the birds with one each on #16.
Next week 8/28 we again have a shotgun start at 8 a.m., please sign up if you have not yet done so.
