Southpoint Sun July 16, 2014

Rodeo rounding up support for Hospice

By Bryan Jessop

Organizers of the Sun Parlour Rodeo are once again showing their ‘hospitable’ side as they prepare for the event’s 13th annual edition.

The rodeo will make its way back to Easy Walking Stables at 1835 County Rd. 18 in Kingsville — on the property of JR Excavating — Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3. Both shows will start at 6 p.m. This year’s Sun Parlour Rodeo will direct all proceeds to Hospice of Windsor Essex County Inc.’s Erie Shores Campus — to be situated on Talbot Street West across from Leamington District Memorial Hospital and behind the Leamington Medical Village.

Through its first 12 years, the rodeo has raised about $208,500 for LDMH equipment and W.E. (Windsor Essex) Care For Kids. Organizers were hoping to break the $200,000 upon completing the 12th edition, but drew a record two-day crowd of about 5,000 spectators and garnered record proceeds of about $30,000.

“The weather was excellent for us last year,” explained Stephanie Pavao, who organizes the rodeo each year along with members of her immediate family. “We hope for the same weather this year, but of course there’s no guarantee that will happen.”

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Local student on the ropes for charity

By Bryan Jessop

Ruthven resident Alexx Friesen will go to great heights to repay an act of kindness.

Friesen, currently taking child development courses at Western University in London, took part in a new Make A Wish Foundation fundraiser for the organization’s Southwestern Ontario chapter. On Friday, June 20, Friesen and 52 other participants rappelled down the London City Centre’s TD (southern) Tower, a 26-storey drop. Friesen estimated that the experience took her a total of eight to 10 minutes.

“I was one of the last ones to make my way over the top,” she admitted. “Once you get over the edge, there’s no going back. It was terrifying to be perfectly honest. I was really excited at first, but as we got closer to starting, I started getting nervous. Still, it was fun for sure.”

Friesen explained that T.D. Tower gradually tapers from the top, meaning that part way down, participants can no longer touch the side of the building with their feet.

The 53 rappellers were each encouraged to raise $1,500 to take part in the first-of-its-kind event, a sum that Friesen nearly doubled with about $2,800. The average entry raised $1,509.43.

Friesen first heard about the fundraiser as a routine follower of Make A Wish Foundation (MAWF) on Facebook. At the age of eight, she was diagnosed with leukemia and was treated to a MAWF wish as a qualifying child with a life-threatening illness. Friesen was treated to a visit at the American Girl

Place in Chicago, a company that manufacturers dolls to look like their recipients, including customized wardrobes.

“It was also a very historic place, and I was really into that,” Friesen recalled. She learned about other opportunities to ‘pay back’ MAWF for its kindness during a difficult period in her life, but other events conflicted with exam schedules.

Finally, the Rope For Hope gave her the chance she sought and she registered in mid May of this year. She began receiving pledges from friends, family members and even

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Alexx Friesen rappels down the side of TD Tower in London as part of the Make A Wish Foundation’s Rope For Hope fundraiser last month. Friesen, from Ruthven, raised $2,800 for the Southwestern Ontario branch of MAWF.

(Photo courtesy of Kaufman Klicks Photography)

Local student on the ropes for charity

Ruthven’s Alexx Friesen completes the 26-storey rappelling of the TD Tower in London as part of Make A Wish Foundation’s “Rope For Hope” fundraiser. Friesen raised $2,800 for the Southwestern Ontario branch’s programs.

Site plans include natural heritage protection

At the Monday, July 14 meeting, Leamington Council approved two greenhouse site plans that both included mitigation measures to protect natural heritage features on the property. The first, at 237 Essex Road 18 involved constructing just over 2 ha of greenhouses as phase 5 of the farm development. There were no plans to build near the woodlot feature on the property, and a storm water management pond is being kept 10m away from the feature. Further measures met the approval of the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) and of Leamington Council.

The second site plan involved a 1 ha expansion of a greenhouse run on Essex Road 18. Once again storm water management is proposed for property adjacent to a natural heritage feature on the property, and once again a 10m setback satisfied ERCA and Council.

On the ropes... Leamington Municipal

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former teachers from back home both offline and online through the MAWF website as well as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

“The generosity was just unbelievable,” the 21-year-old said. “I owe a lot of thanks to family and friends who came to support me, even people my parents know that I’ve never even met before.”

Friesen had previous experience with rock wall climbing, but had never before rappelled using a full-body harness.

“I would definitely do it again,” she said. “It’s something I would highly recommend to anyone as long as they’re not afraid of heights.”

To see more sites from Rope For Hope in London, visit the website www.kaufmanklicks.ca. Hundreds of photos from the event are also on Flickr under the account of Nicole Kaufman.

Friesen has in fact looked into registering for the second annual Rope For Hope event in London. She also took part in a charitable event closer to home, the Gain Internal Peace Mental Health Awareness Walk-a-thon hosted by the Leamington Marina Sunday, July 6.

Election 2014

The following is a list of those who have filed their papers to run in the 2014 Municipal Election - Monday, October 27 - in Leamington.

Municipality of leaMington

Mayor (1 to be elected):

• John Paterson

Deputy-Mayor (1 to be elected):

• Hilda MacDonald

councillor (5 to be elected):

• Rick Atkin

• Robert A. (Bob) Bradt

• Chris Chopchik

• Bill Dunn

• Derek Friesen

• John Jacobs

• Judy Lear-Zylstra

• Robert Tatomir

• Larry Joseph Verbeke

• Tim Wilkinson

School BoarD truSteeS

English Public Trustee: Jessica Mastronardi

French Public Trustee:

English Catholic Trustee:

French Catholic Trustee:

These entries are as of Monday, July 14

Fish Fest to celebrate centennial

By Bryan Jessop

There will be more fish and just as much fest in this year’s annual threeday summer celebration in Wheatley.

For 2014, the Wheatley Fish Festival will take place Friday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 3, although a couple multi-day events included in the celebration’s itinerary will launch in late July.

These include the Fish Fest Art Camp led by Art Works instructor Katherine Burton from July 28 to Aug. 1 and the Southwest Outdoors Club’s annual Big Boyz Fishing Tournament July 25 to Aug. 3. For information on the Art Camp, contact Burton at 519-324-7393, e-mail her at Katherine@ artworksisfun.com or visit the website www.artworksisfun.com. For more information on the fishing tournament, visit the website www.swoc.ca/events.

This year, fish lunches and dinners will be more readily available than in previous renditions of the August Civic Holiday weekend festival. Taylor Fish on Erie St. South will have perch dinners at hand for the public from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 1. Fish will also be served at the following locations and times:

• Bestway Supermarket — Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday and Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;

• The Car Barn — Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.;

• Jack’s Coffee Shop — Friday 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.;

• Liddle’s Fish and Chips — Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.;

• Talbot Trail Golf Course — Friday, Saturday, Sunday

and Monday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wheatley’s renowned Yellow Perch and Broasted Chicken Dinner will be held Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wheatley Area Arena at a cost of $20 per person. Live music will be included from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

“People are always asking for more fish dinners through the weekend, so now they’ll have that chance,” explained Fish Festival committee co-chair Sue Adamson.

this year. The smoked fish contest’s date and location is changing from Saturday at the arena to Friday at the

The Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion will officially get festivities started by opening its patio at 3 p.m. Friday until 11 p.m. that night. Erie Street from Elm Street to Talbot Road will be closed from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. that day. Also on Friday, the Legion will host live entertainment from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Wheatley Legion will be even more of a Fish Festival hotspot than usual

Legion with judging at 3 p.m. and people’s choice at 4 p.m. The annual baseball tournament will also begin Friday at the diamonds near the arena, which will also host live music and a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The Legion will also host a Wheatley Scouts-sponsored breakfast Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a Ladies Auxiliary-sponsored bake sale starting at 9 a.m. The outdoor patio will reopen at 11 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. The Friendship

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Rodeo rounding up support for Hospice

(Continued from Front) ranging from bareback bronco riding and saddle back riding to steer wrestling, tie down roping and barrel racing. The rodeo regularly attracts between 200 and 300 participants from across Canada and the United States as well as others from Mexico and Brazil. Arrangements to register contestants and bring in livestock are made by Rawhide Rodeo Company.

Additional attractions will include an inflatable bounce castle and pony rides for children and in the corral, mutton busting and a calf chase, also for younger patrons. The 2014 event will also include the return of trick riders and bull poker, where the last participant to be left sitting with his or her hands on the table despite the presence of a charging bull wins the competition.

Food concession areas will also be available throughout both days.

“It’s very versatile,” said Pavao. “There’s really something for everyone. We love hosting the rodeo for two reasons — it’s something that whole families can enjoy and it gives back to the community.”

The rodeo is organized by Stephanie, her twin sister, her older sister and parents. Her father John brought the idea to life after contacting B.J. Prince of Rawhide Rodeo for the first fundraiser of its kind in the area in 2001. The family is also backed by the efforts of Nelson Carvalho and a team of in-laws who assist with day-to-day preparations.

Organizers are still seeking sponsors for this year’s event. Businesses or organizations interested in sponsorship opportunities can contact John Pavao at 519-796-0151.

“We also owe a huge thanks to our sponsors,” Stephanie noted. “We’re a not-for-profit group and without the support of sponsors, we wouldn’t have such a successful event.”

Advance tickets can be purchased at Johnny’s Gas Bar, Blondie’s, Double 7 Esso and Jack’s Mini Mart in Leamington, the Harrow Feed Store in Harrow and Trainer’s Choice and Vehicle Venture in Windsor. Advance tickets sell at $12 per adult and $6 per child 12 and under while at-the-gate tickets will sell at $15 per adult and $7 per child 12 and under.

For more information on the Sun Parlour Rodeo, visit their website www.sunparlourrodeo.com.

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Life insurance does not only protect you and your life, it protects your family and their dreams.

Noteworthy

I awoke Monday morning feeling tired and sore. Thankfully, it was nothing that a good cup of coffee and a walk with my daughter and her doggy wasn’t able to cure. Packing what felt like a ton of totes and trying to arrange them into a storage closet had given me a workout, much like a good hour at the gym. Our youngest daughter was offered and has accepted a job as a vet tech in Calgary; consequently, she will be headed west as we head south. Her bright idea to use the large vacuum packed bags to store our clothes, blankets and pillows will save some space and my body!

parents. Each individual is a unique combination of many of these life skills, talents and more. How lucky we are to be part of so much love and inspiration! Fortunately, our children have witnessed this continuous support from a great group of people.

There are many things yet to accomplish prior to our departure to the Bahamas, but I am putting most of that aside for the time being and focusing on our kids and friends.

Our friends focused on us this past weekend and put together a going away party for Mark and me. What a wonderful gathering it was! It included special people, wonderful food and lots of laughs. The rain dampened a few of our backsides but didn’t touch our spirits! As many of us as possible huddled under the tent we had set up on our deck. We laughed together as we tried to stay dry. This was next to impossible, as we needed to continuously lift the puddling water from the top, causing it to cascade down any protruding parts of our bodies.

Gifts keep arriving in all forms. During the past few weeks, we have received lovely trinkets to take with us, as well as the gift of time. We look forward to including each of them in our boxes and memory banks. They will embellish our new home. Our hope is to surround ourselves with things we like to look at and those we feel comfortable with. Over time we have learned that it’s the sense of welcome that makes a house a home, not just a sense of style.

For the first time in many years, Mark and I will physically be very much alone on this island. Personally, I am not frightened by this fact. A dear friend of mine gifted me with a letter last week. It has given me some ‘food for thought’ that will comfort me through this transition. “We may not remember what we did or where we went with friends, but we will remember how they made us feel.”

Taking this special part of each individual along with us will help to make our new digs an instant ‘home’ and we will cherish the feeling!

While waiting out the storm with joy, I couldn’t help but think of the show ‘Survivor.’ Mark and I are both gifted with an eclectic group of friends and we’d have difficulty voting any one of them off of the island. These friends are made up of a group of great cuisine artistes, craftspeople, conversationalists, homemakers, artists, gardeners and

Sports retirement: to be or not to be?

Over the years, I’ve often wondered what it’s like for an athlete to finally call it quits and say enough is enough.

that’s the way things are today.

I’ve played slo-pitch and hockey for a number of years with guys older than me and even others my age or younger and watched so many of them hang up the skates or gloves and call it a career. Some retire from recreational sport because their bodies are telling them to. Others give it up because their wives are telling them to. Others just lose passion for the game.

Years ago, if you were ahead by 10 or 15 runs late in the game, you didn’t take that extra base, or put in pinch runners. It was an unwritten rule. It’s all part of that ‘respect your opponent’ theory that went out of style many years ago.

I’ve never been of that mindset and could never wrap my head around giving up my sports. I always thought I’d shrivel up and die once I made the decision to pack it in. More and more, over the past few months, however, the thought is beginning to creep into my mind.

My two older brothers still play hockey, but both hung up the softball gloves a while ago.

And with those two losses, the firstever thoughts of retirement loomed in the back of my mind.

At 53, I’m among the five oldest players in my Thursday night softball league. The redeeming aspect of that is that I’m playing with my two sons and that’s something that not every father can say.

I’d like to think I can still compete with some of these young guns, but truth is, my body is a lot slower to recover than it ever was before. Part of it is the grueling nature of my job and part of it is age.

Just as a machine wears out its parts over time, the human body does the same.

My competitive spirit still burns within. My mind thinks the game better than it ever has but the body doesn’t respond as quickly as it used to.

I’ve always accepted losing graciously, but it doesn’t mean I like to lose. It burned my butt last week when my team got mercied twice in one night by a bunch of kids who should have never been able to step on the same diamond, but I have to accept that the youth of today is bigger and stronger than the youth of yesterday.

Were they gracious winners? No, they weren’t, but again

I won’t make a hasty decision. I don’t want to be the guy who quits and then wishes he still had that competitive outlet.

Some friends have taken up pickleball. I tried it once and actually enjoyed playing but it’s viewed as a retired person’s sport. I’m not sure I’m ready to accept that label just yet.

The cashier at Shoppers Drug Mart who automatically gave me the seniors’ discount a few weeks ago likely thinks it’s time for me to hang ‘em up. Obviously she thinks I’m well over 55 and that’s her prerogative. There are days when I think that too.

For now, I’ll finish out the slo-pitch season and wait for hockey to start. I’m among the youngest on my hockey team, so playing with my elderly teammates actually makes me feel young.

But come next spring, I have some bold decisions to make. Baseball has always been ‘my sport’. I excelled in that sport, know it inside and out and have always been involved in it one way or the other. To put the old Wilson mitt away in a box and hang the spikes up in the crawlspace, just feels foreign to me.

But then again, I just may gain a pickleball paddle.

Fish Fest to celebrate centennial

(Continued from Page 3) Club, which will host an arts and crafts display Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will also be the host site for the weekend’s gathering of vendors.

Ivan Coulter Park will once again serve as the site for several events and activities throughout the weekend. It will host the annual pet parade at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, music on the stage completed last year and Wheatley’s 100th anniversary ceremony, set to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday an hour after live music begins. The ceremony will include visits by local dignitaries and the announcement of the winner for the ‘Name the Mascot’ competition. Home grown music will continue from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the stage.

Saturday will also feature the annual parade from Omstead Drive to Middleton Line southbound on Erie Street starting at 11 a.m., a Children’s Corner of activities and games at the corner of Erie and Chestnut from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jack’s Outdoor Barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a new event — a 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. quilt show hosted by the Wheatley United Church. Admission to the quilt show is $10 per person and will include coffee and dessert.

“It’s going to be a big weekend for everybody,” Adamson said. “We’re hoping the parade will be bigger this year, with the 100th anniversary.”

The Wheatley Baptist Church will also host a cooling station Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday will again include a Wheatley Scouts breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Legion while Coulter Park will host an outdoor church service at 10 a.m. — Wheatley Baptist Church will serve as the location in the event of rain.

The Big Boyz Fishing Tournament will officially wrap up with draws, raffles and awards at the arena

from noon to 5 p.m.

Also Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., the 11th annual Wheatley Idol competition will take place at Two Creeks Conservation Area. This year’s Wheatley Idol will be the first to be led by Fish Festival committee member Sue Fulmer, who is taking the main behindthe-scenes roll from Darla Janzen, who announced she would be stepping back as organizer during last year’s show. Wheatley Idol continuously draws large crowds each year and fills all available participant spots in each age category shortly after registration begins.

At 6:30 p.m., Two Creeks will host a Southern Winds Brass concert. It will also be a host site of Wheatley Scouts hot dog stands open throughout the weekend — Wheatley Harbour and the arena will be the other two locations.

The final event will be the Sunday night ghost parade, scheduled to start at 10 p.m. at Ivan Coulter Park. Cathy Foster has been spearheading this year’s Ghost Parade, which is expected to include stories based on the community’s history.

This year’s Wheatley Fish Festival is being coordinated by the Wheatley and District Optimist Club, the Wheatley Sharks Junior ‘C’ hockey team, the Southwest Outdoors Club and Wheatley Legion. Committee members have been meeting at the Legion and other locations an average of once or twice per month since the winter of 2013-

14. The committee consists of between six and eight members who have consistently offered what Adamson estimates is over 1,000 combined volunteer hours of planning and preparation. In celebrating Wheatley’s 100th year of incorporation, special 2015 calendars will be sold at $10 each. These calendars will be available at Wheatley-area stores from Fish Festival until Christmas and feature old postcards of photos taken in and around the community. Two-hundred copies have been printed.

T-shirts being sold this year will feature a special 100th anniversary logo based on a collection of pins found at the Wheatley Library while the building was undergoing renovations years ago. The logo will depict a large, white ‘W’ as the background of a red maple leaf with ‘Wheatley’ written inside.

The committee leading the organization of the festival is led by chairperson Larry MacDonald and vicechair Sue Adamson — both Optimist members — and includes Fulmer, Bill and Karen Robertson of the Legion, Foster, Sally Roes and Dave Derbyshire. In addition to taking the reins of Wheatley Idol, Fulmer is also pivotal in organizing kids’ activities and the Baptist Church cooling station.

“She’s a core part of the committee, that’s for sure,” said Adamson, who is leading organizing efforts in the 100th anniversary ceremony.

Letter to the editor

Leamington Poor Boy Luncheon needs your help

You have probably heard the good news. Area realtors and volunteers are reinstating the Leamington Poor Boy Luncheon. It is scheduled for Friday, September 12 this year.

In 2008, Will Insurance Brokers Ltd. and Collins Barrows Leamington LLP held the last luncheon and raised over $14,000. Over the years this event has raised over $200,000 for community projects such as the Canadian Cancer Society, Hotel Dieu’s MRI machine, Leamington Dialysis Unit and more.

This year we are raising money for Salvation Army Family Services and Toys for Tots. Thanks to the community’s generosity, we will be able to help many needy families in our hometown area.

Please consider being a sponsor/donor: Gold $500, Silver $250, Bronze $100. Please consider coming out to enjoy a poor boy dinner of wieners, beans, coleslaw, veggies, dessert and water for only $8.

We anticipate 800 people will attend.

To date, Heinz has graciously donated all the beans, Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens has graciously donated their time and talent to prepare, cook and deliver the food, Mr. Meat has donated some of the hot dogs.

We are still looking for donations of hot dog buns, onions, vegetables, bacon, cabbage, carrots, Miracle Whip, 40 pounds of brown sugar, bottled water, paper plates, ice and so on. Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors (WECAR) members and volunteers are collecting draw prizes, setting up, serving, selling tickets and cleaning up. We can always use more help. Please contact co-chairs Deiba at 519-818-6942 or wigled@sympatico.ca

or John at 519-791-2868 or c21johnwoelk@hotmail. com for all the details. Prizes can be dropped off at any area real estate office. Charitable tax receipts are available.

– John Woelk, Century 21 Erie Shores Realty Inc., Leamington

Three incredible exhibits at LAC CHAD

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” ― Edgar Degas

Over 40 years ago Stan Bergeron received his first William F. Stidworthy watercolour painting, titled “Autunm Colour”. The 10”x15” painting was of his neighbour’s (John Constantine) tree commissioned by him for Mr. Bergeron as a birthday gift.

Since that time Bergeron’s Stidworthy collection has now grown to a whopping 150 watercolour and oil paintings ranging in sizes, most of them being landscapes. The oldest piece in the collection is a watercolour from 1928, titled “Road to the Village”. The collection is most likely the largest Stidworthy collection in the world, something Bergeron

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is very proud to have assembled at a personal cost of tens of thousands of dollars over the years, and he is still collecting works to this day!

The collection was first featured at the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) in 2011 when Bergeron owned 124. Since then Bergeron has acquired another 26 and now, 3 years later, all 150 Stidworthy works will be on display at the LAC until August 2.

RILEY

Gallery Crawl

is the second solo exhibition by e-Scapes at the LAC and features all new and awe-inspiring nature photographs on wrapped canvas.

Two Creeks welcomes Whoa Nellie!

Leamington Marina Hosts

Friday Night, Patio Nights...

Live Patio Music 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

July 18 - Mike Beggs

July 25 - Trish Wales

August 1 - Champagne Bay

August 8 - Roger Cortina

August 15 - Dale Butler

August 22 - Gord Ciliska

August 29 - Jen Knight

Robson Road Park Hosts

Sunday Summer Serenades 2 - 4 pm

July 20 - Midlife Jazz & Friends

July 27 - Champagne Bay

August 3 - Dale Butler & Friends

August 10 - B.J. Laub & Ryan St. Denis

Seacliff Park Hosts

Live Concerts 7 pm - 9 pm

Aug 4 - Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk

August 9 - Last Minute

August 23 - Takers & Leavers

Leamington Marina Presents

Summer Outdoor Big Screen

Movie Night Series - Showtime 9 pm

Come out early for some wood fired pizza and cookies right out of the oven. Bring family and friends and enjoy! Bring a lawn chair. Concessions available.

Sat. July 26 - The Avengers Sponsored by WFCU

Fri. August 22 - The Blind Side Sponsored by Leamington BIA

Born in Torquay, Devon, England in 1889, Stidworthy took advanced art training at Torquay School of Art and the Polytechnic School, Chelsea, England. At 23, he immigrated to Canada, first to Alberta to try farming, then to British Columbia, where he studied and worked with such prominent artists as John William Beatty, Carl Fellman Schaefer and Group of Seven member Francis (Franz or Frank) Johnston.

Since coming to Canada, Stidworthy has held a number of one-man shows since 1937, and has had his works included in exhibitions that were held in several major Canadian cities. In 1935, he was awarded the first prize for watercolors at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. In 1959, he was awarded first prize at the Essex County Art Exhibition, and has a painting held with the Permanent Willistead Gallery Art Collection (Art Gallery of Windsor) championed by AGW founder Ken Saltmarche.

Visit the LAC, see the collection and be entered into a free draw to win a Group of Seven and Tom Thompson hardcover book.

Complimenting the Stidworthy exhibit in July is Nature’s Wonders by Vicki McKay and Brett Groves of e-Scapes Photography. This

Come explore the many cultures of Leamington!

JULY 26 9 am - 5 pm

Come to the Uptown Leamington Sidewalk Sale and sample the ethnic cuisine from 15 local restaurants! Stop by the SECC pavilion at the Sidewalk Sale to pick up a passport and a map of the participating restaurants.

Participating restaurants & businesses include:

• Blondie’s

• Bradt’s Butcher Block

• Break Time Corner

• Carribean Pulse Restaurant

• El Comal

• Gingerbread House

• Leamington Market

• Pho Saigon

• Roy Thai

• Sweet Retreat

• Taco’s Tony

• The Pita Place

• TJ’s Bar and Grill

• Ten Thousand Villages

Nature is incredible! It can be beautiful and delicate or powerful and destructive. e-Scapes PhotographyTM brings the wonders of nature, and all the health and well-being that it offers, to you through fine art photography.

Considerable research shows that nature, including images of it, benefits our lives. Nature can put us at ease thus reducing our stress levels. It can make us more attentive, increasing our creativity, productivity and problem solving abilities. Nature has even been shown to speed healing times. Nature is now being used to treat many illnesses and maladies as well as a preventative measure. So come… let nature heal you!

Also on display are the youth books of poetry that were featured at the Leamington Agricultural Fair. These local elementary students offer variety of themes, styles and collage techniques to view and read.

Save the Date: August 27, 7 p.m. for the MAP (Media Arts Program Final Presentation Evening). Find out what the LAC has been working on to develop a media arts program for the Leamington region. Learn what the media arts are and how they are important. Get info on a proposed independent film series at the LAC, Youth media arts exhibitions, and see the first ever media arts exhibition at the LAC by local artist Ed Janzen.

Give Your Feedback

Two Creeks Summer Concert Series organizers are excited about the performers who take to the stage on Sunday, July 20 when they welcome “Whoa Nellie!”, a band made up of Vera Colley and her partner Johnny G. Mazzei, along with their friends Adam Thompson on drums and Josh Zalev on bass. Vera is the singer, songwriter and accordionista, and Johnny the guitar slinger plays a variety of stringed instruments with flying fingers – guitar, mandolin, banjo, and more – all with a depth of understanding of country’s roots few guitar players can boast.

“Whoa, Nellie!” is lively and lovely country singing. Asked how she would describe their sound, Vera says: “Well, take a full shof fresh originals and traditional country, add a hefty dash of country-swing, rockabilly, blues, rock and footstompin’ reels, pour it over an accordion and stir with a wicked guitar. Set it on fire and serve it hot!”

JULY 27 12 pm - 7 pm

Visit Leamington’s various ethno-cultural clubs!

Enjoy food, entertainment and cultural arts and crafts. Free shuttle busses will be leaving from the SECC parking lot (215 Talbot Street East) approximately every 15 minutes to go to the participating clubs.

Participating clubs include:

· - Caldwell First Nations

- Lebanese Club - Portuguese Club

- Rhine Danube - Roma Club

- Migrant Worker Community Program

• The Bank Theatre For more information on events, schedules and menus visit www.secc.on.ca

Sponsored in part by

Now: Complete the online media arts community interest survey online at www. leamingtonartscentre.com. Deadline to participate in the survey is July 18.

Two Creeks Conservation Area is situated just north of Wheatley on Erie Street. Bring your own lawn chair or use one of the picnic tables provided. As always, there is no entrance fee but the hat is passed. Snacks and refreshments are always available from the Wheatley Scout’s booth.

Vera Coley of “Whoa Nellie!”

Now is the time to prepare for fall colour

For fall colour, now is the time to be planting mums in the garden. For best results, plantings should be spaced 18-24 inches apart – or even as much as 30 inches – to allow the plant to develop. Always plant the mums the same depth as they were growing in the pot, no deeper.

When the plant is 4-5 inches in height, pinch back the plant leaving several leaves on the stem. After pinching back, fertilizer is important using 10-10-10 or milder if possible. This will make the mum compact for fall blooming.

Stop fertilizing in July. If this isn’t done the plant will become tall and leggy. Pinching back should not be done any later than mid-August otherwise flower buds will be removed resulting in no blooming for the fall.

Mulching will do a good job on weed control. Several inches are ample. Organic matter will break down quickly, and this will require additional fertilizer to compensate for nitrogen loss.

Garden mums require adequate amounts of water so the leaves don’t get dry and turn brown. It is always best to water in the early mornings, giving the plant time to dry before nightfall otherwise mildew will become a problem.

The most common pests to consider are aphids and mites or powdery mildew. This can be controlled by contacting a licensed sprayer and watering in early morning to allow the leaves to dry during the day

In the fall, once the frost has killed off the top of the plant, remove the dead portion and cover with 4-6 inches of mulch or leave the entire plant intact until spring pruning once the new growth begins.

Today there is a large selection of interesting colours and various types such as spider mums, spoons, singles and standards. The term “hardy mums” has been changed by most growers due to the selection of many garden mum varieties and weather conditions from one season to the next.

Support your local garden centres that have a large selection of perennial plants still available.

Re-zoning application

Farmland at the north end of Elliott Street is the subject of a re-zoning application so that its agricultural development can be completed. The report presented to Council July 6 explains: “The proposed development requires that the lands at 129 Elliot Street and 132 Elliot Street be rezoned from A2 and A3 to a site specific A2 zone. [One feature of the A2 Zone is that livestock operations are forbidden from this zone—it is used in and around urban areas.]

The proposed zoning will ensure that the standard zone provisions typically applied to greenhouse development still apply but that any calculations should be applied to the boundary of the zone versus the boundary of each individual property. The proposed zoning allows the owners to fill out the existing development as proposed however maintain two individual properties that work as one.”

The public meeting for this application will be August 11 at 6:00 p.m. Council directed that the public meeting be scheduled.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Be honest with yourself, Aries. Sometimes change can be a good thing, so take a few days to sort through all of your options. You will be glad you did.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you may have to be clever to solve a particular problem this week. It will be challenging, but you are up to the task and your efforts will be their own reward.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, spend some time thinking about what you want rather than what others want for you. You may discover significant differences between the two, but do what makes you happy.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, it may take some time to get back on your feet after a stumble, but you will get there much faster if you ask a few friends for support. You know the people who have your back.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, very little can disappoint you or affect your mood. Enjoy the responsibility-free week with a free spirit. This is a great time for a vacation.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Think through all of your options before you act, Virgo. While something may seem like a good idea at first, careful thought may reveal some bumps in the road.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Work hard to earn a promotion at work, Libra. While you may need to take on more responsibility and work longer hours, the payoff will be well worth it.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, if you feel you are at a crossroads, take your time to make the best possible decision. This is a significant moment for you, and it requires focus and forethought.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, supporting a family member who deserves it has you riding high this week. This support may be emotional in nature or even financial support if you can manage.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, family activities are getting in the way of business prospects, and vice versa. You may need to make a difficult decision in the near future.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, think through the pros and cons of speaking your mind at work. Your opinions are valid, but you run the risk of alienating certain people, and that should not be taken lightly.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Approach a problem that's been puzzling you from a different perspective, Pisces. This new way of looking at things makes all the difference.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JULY 13

Harrison Ford, Actor (72)

JULY 14

Peta Murgatroyd, Dancer (28)

JULY 15

Brigitte Nielsen, Actress (51)

JULY 16

Duncan Keith, Athlete (31)

JULY 17

Luke Bryan, Singer (38)

JULY 18

Kristen Bell, Actress (34)

JULY 19

Clea Lewis, Actress (49)

Congrats to the class of 2014 at St. Louis

St. Louis Catholic

Elementary School celebrated their graduation on Thursday, June 19, 2014. The evening began with Mass at St. Joseph Church followed by the Graduation and Awards Ceremony. Following the Graduation and Awards Ceremony, the graduates and their families, along with the staff of St. Louis School and St. Michael’s Parish, had a beautiful dinner at the Portuguese Club. After dinner, the families departed and the graduates enjoyed some time to celebrate together with music, dancing and the making of many lasting memories! Go Crusaders!

St. Louis Graduation Awards

Mathematics Award: Austin Paparola, Joseph Alfano

Literacy Award: Max Magana-Cervantes, Dairene Damon

Science Award: Cynthia Saad, Cora Neill

History Award: Brody Antoniuk, Dylan DaParteira

French Award: Katelynn Delgado, Abby Wascher

Arts Award: Brandon Mastronardi, Victoria Varela

TROPHIES

Christian Spirit: Donovan Longo, Helen Raffoul

Most Improved: Bakous Nohra

Best All Around: Charbel Nohra

Leadership Award: Donovan Longo

Perseverance Award: Kaitlyn Simpson, Rina Adragna, Gillian Marocko, Andrew Sadow, Salina Anastacio, Michael Fratarcangeli

Top Female Athlete: Paige Thompson, Tiana Bowman

Top Male Athlete: Mark Jraiche

VALEDICTORIAN: Cynthia Saad

MEDALS

Honour Role: Katelynn Delgado, Cynthia Saad, Donovan Longo, Austin Paparola, Reis Rocheleau, Joseph Alfano, Dairene Damon, Dan Damon, Dylan DaParteira, Cora Neill, Charbel Nohra, Helen Raffoul, Victoria Varela, Cassidy Vieira, Abby Wascher, Amelia Barron, Brandon Mastronardi, Ryan Duong

Meet Church Builder, our 2.00%, 3 year GIC that gives 0.50% bonus interest to your church. Okay, 0.50% may sound small, but since Church Builder began we’ve gifted over $300,000 to churches! Hmm. Maybe good things do come in small packages. Come in today and get a great rate for you, and a gift for your church!

Southwestern Ontario Gleaners Youth Logo Contest

As a new food rescue non-profit organization focusing on the production of free dehydrated soup or fruit mix, the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners is committed to engage the youth of Windsor-Essex County to become part of the Hunger Solution throughout our region, country and abroad.

To enhance the Gleaner Youth Division, they are hosting a contest for the development of a Gleaner Youth logo. This newly designed Youth logo will be the recognizable symbol of our dedicated Youth division.

The Youth Logo Design winner will be announced on Thursday, August 14 at the free Youth and Family Movie Night featuring “Soul Surfer” hosted at the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners plant located at 40 Industrial Rd., Leamington, Ontario N8H 4W4. Event begins at 8:30 p.m. Pop and Popcorn available. Please bring your own lawn chairs.

Contest Rules:

• This newly created youth logo must consist of the complimentary colours used in the official Southwestern Ontario Gleaners logo

• The design/subject matter must be in keeping with the mission of the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners with a youthful flair

Eligible contestants must be between 15 and 25 years of age. Logo designs and contestant contact information can be remitted by email to info@swogleaners.org or in person to Southwestern Ontario Gleaners, 40 Industrial Rd., Leamington, Ontario. All submissions are to be received by August 1. For further Youth Logo Contest information/video please check out our website www.swogleaners.org (under the “Youth Tab”). The winner will receive a $50 gift card from Naples Pizza.

We turned 50 this year. Not bad for a local credit union that started out with $22 in a cashbox. That got us thinking, “We need to thank our members for 50 awesome years!” So what did we do? We sweetened our 1 year GIC with 0.50% extra interest and we want to share this with you!

War of 1812 encounter at Sturgeon Creek to be commemorated

By C. Scott Holland

Much of Southern Ontario and Essex County was a dense forest with few clearings and sparse population at the time of the War of 1812. Major battles as well as minor skirmishes were fought throughout North America during the three years the conflict lasted. Unrest was prevalent in many regions of Upper and Lower Canada as well as in settlements stretching along the Atlantic coastline. Whether on Canadian or American shores, small raids, clashes and attacks occurred – not only involving the British and Americans but Native North Americans, too,

In the summer of 1814, as the conflict was winding down, at Malden (today known as Amherstburg, ON) Americans had taken over the fort abandoned earlier by the British.

One aspect of the war had affected everyone. Weather conditions had been severe with harsh, cold winters followed by summer droughts. Some crops had burnt in the fields at the war’s outset, plus blockades of the Great Lakes shipping routes had also created a scarcity of food. By 1814, troops and area First Nations people both forged and hunted the surrounding forests for food.

On July 14, 1814, 2nd Lt. Carlisle Harrison of the 28th Kentucky Infantry – a marine unit – led a small group consisting of approximately a dozen men. From where they set out on their journey is unknown, but it is known that the unit traveled by boat and came upon the mouth of Sturgeon Creek near Point Pelee, Upper Canada.

Very little is known or written about what transpired at this event.

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

A total of ten men were with Harrison when they came to the mouth of Sturgeon Creek, Upper Canada. Upon their arrival at the Creek’s entrance they encountered a group of First Nations led by Chief John Naudee. The natives fought to defend the land in support of the British and the brief hostilities ended with nine of the “invading” Americans being killed, including Lt. Harrison plus an unknown number of the natives.

Two survivors in the boat made their way to Fort Malden and subsequently a group of men was sent to bury the dead. Lt. Harrison was placed in a single grave while the other eight dead soldiers were put in a common grave.

According to U.S. military records, 2nd Lt. Harrison died on July 14, 1814 and the burial party from Fort Malden arrived around July 19 and buried the men.

James Robinson, a member of the burial party, recalled the incident in 1853 and it is through his account given forty years later to Mrs. E.M. Sheldon Stewart that we know of this encounter.

In 1914 a memorial service was held and a monument erected on the site believed to be the soldiers’ graves.

Today, the actual burial site sits on private property, but Canadians, Caldwell First Nation, the British and the Americans now recognize and salute the members of both sides of this event which occurred.

On Saturday, July 19 at 2 p.m. the members of the Leamington and Mersea Historical Society, in conjunction with the Essex Historical Society, will hold a ceremony at Mersea Park on Point Pelee Drive and unveil a plaque that honours everyone involved. Many local historians have been part of this project and it is hoped to have representatives from various groups as well as members of the public at the ceremony.

WEDNESDAYS - Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.

IF YOU HAVE PARKINSON and would like to join our group for information, exercise and support, come by Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to the Half Century Club, 160 Talbot St. E. Leamington. THE LEAMINGTON KIWANIS CLUB IS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION. Meetings are held twice a month, the first and third Thursday. If you are a non-profit organization and would like a meeting place on weekdays, or if you are interested in learning more about our organization, or to have us involved in your community, please contact Leo at 519-325-0953.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED in the Wheatley area for South Essex Community Council's Friendly Visitors program for seniors and

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persons with disabilities. Commitment is 1 hour per week. If you are interested in volunteering or know of someone who could benefit from these services, call SECC at 519-326-8629.

KINGSVILLE’S FOLK MUSIC FESTIVALAugust 8-10, is looking for Volunteers to fill over 50 crews. Visit kingsvillefolkfest.org for more information.

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

LOOKING TO REVIVE THE ESSEX COUNTY JUNIOR FARMERS. Are you 15-29 with an interest in agriculture or farming? Contact Nic Willemsma at sirnic16@gmail.com if interested or if you have any questions. You don't have to be from a farm to enjoy being part of this group!

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

MONDAY, JULY 21 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Leamington United Church, 9 John St., for those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge. All welcome.

MONDAY, JULY 28 - A free community dinner will be provided at Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington at 5:00 p.m. for anyone in need of food and fellowship.

service for FREE events. Please see the

for events with admission charges.

Taking the Clean-Up Challenge!

A group of Realty House Sun Parlour Inc. brokerage agents and local students took the Clean-Up Challenge to the local marina after the long holiday weekend as their contribution to Leamington’s community clean-up program and keeping Leamingtin beautiful. From left to right are: Louie Saad (P.Eng. broker of record, owner), Jasmine Saad, Megan Saad, Matt Slock, Stephanie Sweet, Becky Saad (sales rep), Greg Rice (sales rep), Kevin Penton, Ed Regehr (sales rep),Garry Cranston (sales rep), Assad Saad, in behind is Conrad Babkirk (sales rep), Spencer Willms. (Submitted photo)

MOSAIC, a celebration of culture that celebrates Leamington’s diversity, will be taking place on July 26 and July 27.

Local restaurants will be offering a variety of sample plates, appetizers and entrees on Sat. July 26 in conjunction with the Leamington Sidewalk Sale. Maps will be available so those in attendance will know which restaurants are participating. All participating restaurants will also have the MOSAIC logo in their windows. A tent set up in the uptown core will serve as a gathering place and there will also be a wide range of entertainment to enjoy.

On Sun. July 27, MOSAIC will move out of the uptown core and into the various clubs in Leamington. Each club will host activities on its premises that will include food, cultural arts and entertainment. A program will be available so participants can plan their cultural tour according to the events taking place at each club. Villages will be hosted by the Leamington Portuguese Club, the Leamington Lebanese Club, the Rhine Danube Club and the Roma Club. The Caldwell First Nation will be hosting a powwow in their centre located on Princess Street that day as well.

Rotary Exchange Student Winds Up Year in Leamington

Members of the Leamington Rotary Club were pleased to meet the family of their Rotary Exchange student, Filippa Wirmen, who arrived in Leamington on Aug. 17, 2013. Filippa’s family visited almost a year later, arriving in Leamington just in time to attend their daughter’s multimedia presentation to the Rotary Club on June 30, 2014. The presentation detailed some of Filippa’s wonderful experiences at the homes of Julie and Phil Larade (her first host family) and then Rotarians Diane and Jim Samson. The Wirmen family and Rotarians saw highlights of Filippa’s year at Leamington District Secondary School such as playing soccer and prom, and trips to Toronto, Michigan, Mackinac Island and Disney World. The Wirmen family and their daughter Filippa left on July 15, 2014, taking with them warm memories of the friendships built here in the community. From left to right is the Wirman family: Filippa’s mother Marie, Rotary Exchange student Filippa (Stockholm, Sweden), her twin sister Fannie, her sister Amelia, and her father Per Wirmen. (Submitted photo)

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PHOTO: MedLINCS students attend to one of the boat accident victims.

PHOTO AT LEFT: MedLINCS students practice suturing on pig’s feet.

TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Kingsville firefighters pull one of the victims from Lake Erie.

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MedLINCS students dive into mock disaster triage

By Sheila McBrayne

Eleven Essex County teenagers had their hands on the pulse of the medical field last week as part of the 9th annual MedLINCS program.

MedLINCS is a six-week summer elective that allows medical students from Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry to learn alongside physicians, and to share these experiences with high school students.

On July 7 three local medical students - Natalie Sirizzotti, Kyle Fiorini and Matt Battiston - were the leaders for the award-winning MedLINCS Health Career Exploration Program. MedLINCS is designed to provide secondary school students in rural and regional Southwestern Ontario with realistic, hands-

on experiences in various disciplines of health care, including medicine. Natalie has a special connection to the program as she was one of the program’s first secondary school students in 2006. “It’s neat to come full circle and teach them. I remember picking the brains of the med students on how to apply to med school and stuff… It’s neat to see how excited they are,” said Natalie.

Eleven students from across Essex County participated in MedLINCS Health Career Exploration Program, which ran in Leamington last week, July 7-11. Early exposure to the practice of medicine helps to influence students’ career plans, ultimately increasing their chance of successfully entering medical school or other allied health professions.

Leamington District Secondary School Grade 12 student Alissa Reid was one of two Leamington students who participated. “It was a great experience. I’m still undecided, but I’ve learned a lot and the medical students were great,” said Reid.

Erica DeFrancisco, a Grade 12 student from Cardinal Carter Secondary School, also enjoyed the weeklong program. “It was an amazing experience. It makes you realize what you do and don’t want to do,” she said. DeFrancisco wants to become an anesthesiologist. “It’s defininely changed my prospective of the medical field,” she said.

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high school students taking part. Natalie, Kyle and Matt worked for weeks prior putting together the experience of a lifetime for these high school participants. Some of the interesting things to be tackled in this hands-on week of activities include: suturing and injections, labour and delivery, casting and x-rays, communicable diseases, and much more. The grand finale, a mock disaster, was staged in conjunction with the Kingsville Fire Department at Cedar Beach in Kingsville on July 11. This “disaster” allowed participants to use their new-found diagnostic and treatment skills in a challenging and realistic setting where boaters were involved in a crash with burn victims and multiple wounds.

MedLINCS Leamington is made possible with financial support from the Community for Doctors Committee, a group of volunteers from Leamington, Kingsville, Essex and the Leamington Hospital Foundation. The camp could not continue without the supportive involvement of all the departments at the Leamington District Memorial Hospital and its medical staff including Dr. Robert Stapleton who acts as Physician Champion, and Yvonne Bauer, RN, as medical liaison.

Kevin Dunmore of the Communities For Doctors Committee was pleased with the first year that his group took over the program from the Municipality of Leamington. “The Town started it and Communities For Doctors took it over because we wanted to see it continue. The town has been tremendous helping us out and making sure it was a smooth transition,” said Dunmore.

see you each time you shed a tear, I catch it and kiss you, I hope that you know that I’m near. This place is so beautiful, there’s so much to see! I know that someday you’ll be here with me. The angels were singing when I arrived! Jesus was there with His arms open wide! The snow and the rain are just my confetti. I know you’ll be coming I want to be ready. When you feel the wind, it’s me walking by. I can run and skip now, I can even fly! When the blossoms and leaves fall into your hair, it’s me planting kisses, yes, I put them there! The birds are singing to keep you company, They’re especially for you with love from me. I know that you miss me and feel so alone, until the great day when you finally come home. Please remember as the seasons change from one to another, I’ll always love you. You’re my friend and my mother. Love Forever - Mom

to tell you how much we love you and that you were always kind with a heart of

could ever be and we miss your smile and

sense of humour. We wish we could have given

Kingsville Fire Department members who volunteered for the mock disaster.

Windsorbuilt 1934 Plymouth with one owner 53 years!

Bill Ball of Amherstburg purchased a 1934 Plymouth Model PE coupe in 1961, probably never imagining that he would still own the same car over half a century later! The car was built at the Chrysler plant in Windsor, where Bill’s dad, Harold, had worked in 1934. Coupes with a built-in trunk were $790 and those with a rumble seat had a factory retail price of $845.

Three young men from the Leamington area had purchased the car in London in the late ’50s while attending teachers’ college. They bought it from a man who had found it under a pile of scrap in a junkyard. He got it running and put it back on the road, then later sold it to the three young men. One of them later bought out the other two, then sold the car when he got married.

Bill bought the car in running condition in 1961 from Norm’s Bicycle Shop in Walkerville. He stored the car at two or three locations over the years, hoping to restore it someday. Around 2000, the car came out of storage and the restoration began. Bill already had two NOS (new old stock) running boards he found at a big swap meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He also had two NOS rear fenders, also from Hershey. Fortunately, the body itself was very solid and is now painted in Light Gunmetal Metallic.

The engine is the original one for this car and was rebuilt by a man at Siefker

Automotive in Essex. It has 201 cubic inches and cranks out a very respectable 77 horsepower. Bill installed a new interior kit and also replaced the fabric insert roof. The chrome was redone in London.

Bill’s Plymouth has several interesting features. A no-draft window has six different positions up and down, and was only offered in 1934. The suicide doors (hinged at the rear) were typical of cars of that era. The hood sides have a combination of louvers and doors for proper engine ventilation. The windshield

cranks out from the bottom for an early form of air conditioning.

The car was put back on the road about 10 years ago, and is driven locally with its “stump-puller” 4:11 rear end. It is always on display at Amherstburg’s Gone Car Crazy Show ’n’ Shine for all vehicles, taking place this year on Sat. July 27. For more info, call Eleanor at 519-736-4020 or www.

amherstburgsgonecarcrazyshow.com. If you see Bill there with his 1934 Plymouth coupe, be sure to say hello!

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. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest car-flavoured book: “The Big Tomato: A Comedy Farce from 1957.”

Winter damage causes need for major road resurfacing

Leamington’s Manager of Engineering Services Allan Botham minced no words at the July 6 meeting of Council: “Following the severe winter, our road review and analysis identified just under $7,000,000 of possible resurfacing and rehabilitation needs. This number is not manageable within one construction season, or within our funding capabilities.”

As a consequence, Mr. Botham and his team have had to revise the roads to receive attention this year to deal with the absolute worst first. When all is said and done, he had to come to Council to ask for permission to go over the approved budget of $668,000 to deal with the depredations of this past winter: an over expenditure of $612,000 to be funded half from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund, and half from the Engineering Reserve.

This expansion of resurfacing will help the municipality avoid the huge cost of road reconstruction that is necessary if the road bed is compromised. Resurfacing preserves the roadbed and extends the life of the road.

ONE PICKWICK PLACE

Bill Ball’s immaculate 1934 Plymouth Model PE coupe at a previous Gone Car Crazy Show ’n’ Shine.

Libro supports Make A Wish Foundation

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington’s Libro Credit Union have allowed the Make A Wish Foundation (MAWF) to move one step closer in fulfilling a terminally ill child’s dreams.

Libro Credited Union Ltd. recently launched the Be Libro Challenge to its 27 branches, a program where each location set out to promote prosperity in Southwestern Ontario by creating its own unique display using Lego pieces. In exchange, each branch was given $250 by the corporate head office to donate to any charity or cause in its respective community to support that same prosperity-based theme.

The Leamington location chose to donate its $250 to the Make A Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario.

“The money will definitely help make a local child’s wish come true,” said Alex Major, a ‘wish companion’ and volunteer with the local MAWF chapter. “What’s really great about it is that it benefits local children and their families.”

The Make A Wish Foundation was established in 1980 and in Canada, has made nearly 6,000 wishes come true for

children with life-threatening illnesses. Major, along with fellow local MAWF volunteer Lisa Mastronardi, meets with families of children who are applying for support from the non-profit organization. The duo visits families in Essex, Chatham and Leamington areas to discuss the child’s wish, report the information to the Southwestern Ontario satellite office in Windsor and then relay the Foundation’s plans back to the family.

Currently, Major and Mastronardi are working with two Leamington families and have visited with others in Essex and Chatham. Mastronardi conducted a co-op placement with the local chapter’s headquarters in London while attending courses at Fanshawe and decided to continue representing the organization on a volunteer basis.

“There are many aspects of what we (MAWF) do,” Major explained. “It’s about things like gift packages, buying toys and involving parents and siblings too. These things are all possible because of donations from local businesses and groups.”

The nine employees of the Leamington branch of Libro collaborated to create a diorama combining the MAWF and Disney — a common wish destination for children supported by the Foundation — using their Lego pieces and various Disney characters. The Legos were used to spell the world “WISH.” The Libro culture team selected winners based

on two categories — the Lego creations and a community prosperity entry, which from the Leamington branch, was a poem written by a staff member. The Leamington group placed in the Top 6 of the Lego category.

“We compiled our ideas and took it from there,” said Libro Leamington service representative Adrienne Girardin.

“It was a group effort and we had a lot of fun with it. Everyone got involved.”

The Leamington Libro employees decided to direct their funding from head office to the MAWF after the suggestion came from service representative Dana Liebrock, the sisterin-law of Southpoint Minor Hockey Association vice president Greg Liebrock. Each year, Greg organizes an SMHA host tournament with proceeds directed toward the MAWF.

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Right: The Libro Credit Union Leamington staff created a Lego display. (Submitted photo)

Former Leamingtonite releases novel

By Bryan Jessop

After learning about a fascinating and rare condition, Susie Heinrichs decided that approaching the subject with a creative flair was the ‘write’ thing to do.

Heinrichs, who goes by her maiden name Susie Boldt as a writer, recently completed Meet Me At The Killing Tree, a fictional work about a teenage boy gifted with an unusual mental ability known as hyper empathy. Although the condition is real, the book is a work of fiction featuring characters generated solely by Heinrichs’ imagination.

Heinrichs was studying extensively about human emotion when she first learned about hyper empathy, an elevated mental ability to understand the emotional experiences or circumstances of others. In Meet Me At The Killing Tree, teenager Travis Keller is able to feel the emotions of others simply by looking into their eyes. The condition becomes overwhelming to the point where he no longer copes with it and plans to take his own life. On the day he intends to commit suicide, he meets school rebel Bree Samuels and feels a calm and welcome nothingness when he looks into her eyes. The encounter puts Keller’s suicide plans on hold, although a severe storm that same night triggers a fire at Samuels’ home. She is missing and presumed dead, but Keller, believing she is still alive, desperately searches to find her alive while battling urges to end his own life.

Heinrichs began writing the book about two years ago and intermittently stopped to pursue other ideas. She finished the story in July of last year, although it took several months to complete the publishing and printing arrangements. Meet Me At The Killing Tree was made available to the public last month, published by FriesenPress of Victoria, B.C. and printed in an on-demand basis.

The book can be ordered online through Chapters or Amazon.com in either paperback or hardcover or can be purchased as an e-book for Kindle or Kobo. Prices vary according to where the book is purchased from — when ordering online from www.friesenpress.com/ bookstore (enter ‘Susie Boldt’ or ‘Meet Me At The Killing Tree’ in the search bar), the e-book is $3.99 while the hardcover version sells at $24.99 or $12.99 for a paperback copy.

Heinrichs’ interest in writing evolved through a love of reading as a youth growing up in Leamington. She explained that she would often sit on the couch and read for up to six hours after returning home from school. She went on to graduate from the University of Windsor with an English Literature degree then continued on through the Faculty of Education.

Heinrichs took on substitute teacher roles locally a few times before accepting a full-time job as a Grade 1 teacher later during her graduating year. The career took her to Whitecourt, Alb., a town of 9,600 people about 180 km west-northwest of Edmonton, in November of 2013.

“At first, I didn’t like it,” Heinrichs said of her new home, noting that she moved shortly before the beginning of the notoriously cold Alberta winter. “The summer here is very beautiful and there’s no humidity. Now, I’m liking it a whole lot more.”

Heinrichs explained that the book has been selling slowly so far, but is content with sales considering her status as a new author with no prior exposure to the general book-buying public. She began working on her second book about four months ago and hopes to complete it within a year. The ongoing project is set in the future and like Meet Me At The Killing Tree, is geared towards teens and young adults.

“The idea just came to me,” Heinrichs said of the second book.

WonderBroads do The Falls

The weekend of July 4-6 the WonderBroads dragonboat team raced in Welland at the Canadian National Dragonboat Festival. The local ladies placed 4th in the Breast Cancer Survivor Series.

The ladies enjoyed a complementary cruise on The Hornblower Cruise at Niagara Falls. The two new Hornblower boats were built in Wheatley last year at Hike Metal. Junior Volpe who was the supervisor for the build rented a room at the home of team member Leslie Omstead while the boats were being built. He generously arranged complimentary tickets for Leslie to take her dragonboat team, the WonderBroads, onboard on Saturday, July 5.

“It was so much fun and certainly an adventure, which I would recommend! We laughed like kids all the way and the views were breathtaking,” said Leslie.

Former Leamington resident Susie Henrichs, who goes by her maiden name Susie Boldt as her author name, recently released her first book Meet Me At The Killing Tree.

OBITUARY

Ena Dawson

Ena (Doris) Dawson, nee White, passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, Ontario, on July 12, 2014 in her 99th year, reunited again with her late husband Leonard Dawson.

She will be sadly missed by daughter Lucille Hannah (Joe) and sons Ken Dawson (Toni), Douglas Dawson (Shari), and Donald Dawson (Joanne). She will be remembered and missed by all of her 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 from 1 p.m. until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Ena’s life at 2 p.m. Interment followed at Erie Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, ON.

Family and friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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3rd Annual Fish Fry - Saturday, July l2 at the Wheatley Legion was a great success. Special thanks to Presteve Foods (Ulysses Pratas) for donating the perch. And special thanks to the Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary for making such a delicious meal.

Our entertainment included: Alex McCaig displaying her art; Morgan and Spencer Malott dancing; and Andrew Taves singing his own compositions and well-known favourites. Thanks to each one of you.

SUMMER THEATRE CAMP

Ages 6 to 14

July 7 to 11 and July 13 to 17

The second week of camp ends this Friday, July 17. At the end of the first week, the campers were asked what they enjoyed best. Here are some of their replies.

Tyler and Madison - “I like singing the song, ‘Timber,’ with all the actions.”

Elijah, Andrew, Madelyn, Michaela and Ryan - “I loved making the ‘Lip Dub’ video.”

Brayden, Larissa and Kia - “I liked the puppet show the best.” Kylar, Kali, Ryan, Travis, Brett, and Juliet - “I liked making up plays, acting and working with everybody.”

Elise - “I liked seeing my friend, Kylar, from school.” Carson - “Everything about this drama camp!”

HIPHOP and CIRCLE DANCE CAMP

August 4 – 8 Ages 9 to 12

Registration is $75 per child. Mornings only. Snacks provided. Hiphop is self-explanatory. Circle Dance is similar to line dancing, except it takes place in a circle. The focus is on activity, rhythm and fun! Accommodations will be made for varied abilities.

Circle Dance Instructor: Edward Mulcaster

Assistant: Helga Enns

Hip Hop Instructor: Morgan Malott

Assistant: Spencer Malott

To register, call 519-839-4347.

Best wishes to Ms. Patti Hopper, a dedicated music teacher at Leamington District Secondary School, who will be transferring this September to Walkerville Collegiate Institute. Ms. Hopper made use of The Bank Theatre so that her vocal music students could perform in a theatrical setting. She was able to tape their performances with the proper lighting and sound, and then mark their endeavours.

Family and friends were always encouraged to attend. Thank you once again to those people who have donated time and money to The Bank Theatre. This theatre is definitely being used by the youth in our community.

Betty Ford

Betty Jean Ford, 84 years, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, July 13, 2014.

Frederick Nassif

Beloved wife of the late Morris James Ford (2012). Loving mother of Penny Arquette (late William) (2010), Kathy McCormick (Ron), Laurie Crozier (Bruce). Cherished grandmother of Bobbi and Chris Hodgson, Brent and Jaclynn Arquette, Jeff and Stacey McCormick, Kyla and Luis Guardado, Joel and Holly McCormick, Kristie and Todd Young, Matthew and Jennifer Crozier, Andrew and Nicole Crozier, Adam Crozier and the late Bonnie Arquette (2001), and great-grandmother of Kayla, Ryan, Cameron, Ben, Zackary, Logan, Kacey, Miguel, Kaeden, Axton, Gavin, Alyssa, Sara and Katelyn. Dear sister Mona Reid (the late Claire). Predeceased by brothers Roy Latam (1945), Lloyd Latam (1960) and his late wife Jean, Don Latam (1986), Bruce Latam (2011), and sister Hazel Bradley (1997) and her late husband Bud. Sister-in-law of Donna Latam, Dorothy Latam, Eva Symons (Jack), Ron Ford and late wife Marion, the late Lyle Ford, the late Louise Schiller (Helmut). Special aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Betty was a dedicated member of Faith Everlasting Church.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Betty’s life was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery to follow.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Faith Everlasting Church or a charity of your choice.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Frederick Nassif, 80 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, July 11, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Sadie (Elias) (2008).

Loving father of Zena Iles (Tim), Suham Doey (Dave), Odette King (Paul), Michael Nassif (Debbie), Colette Ciliska (Brian), Rechel Crosby (Wade) and the late Frederick Jr. (1974). Grandfather of Hannah, Andrew, Adrian and Aiden Iles, Gabrielle Doey, Owen and Ian King, Noah and Evan Nassif, Matthew and Ryan Ciliska, Kieran and Liam Crosby. Brother of Dalal Boughazale and late husband Elias. Predeceased by siblings Hannah Massad (Boutros), Betty Sleiman (Youssef), Linda Tannous (Ghidsar), Fahid Nassif, Mary Saba (Shahid), Tamam Nassif. Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Fred settled in Essex County as a young man, and founded what is now F.M. Nassif Ltd.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Mass of the Resurrection at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 10 a.m. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. Michael’s Church Building Fund or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Leamington & Mersea Historical Society ready for July activities

By C. Scott Holland

The Leamington and Mersea Historical Society held their monthly meeting on June 28 at the Half Century Centre.

The meeting began with a representative from the Leamington Arts Centre, Anthony Youssef, explaining a new initiative revolving around social media and media art. A questionnaire was passed around for all in attendance to fill out and a short slideshow was presented about Leamington’s Arts Centre.

The meeting itself was brief and the members learned about the successful Heinz photograph show the Society presented at the Leamington Fair.

A short discussion was held about the Society’s involvement in commemorating a little-known encounter at Sturgeon Creek involving some First Nations people and the 28th Kentucky Infantry in mid-July of 1814. The hostilities from that incident at the end of the War of 1812 will be heralded in a forthcoming tribute on July 19.

The Society’s August meeting was moved to Saturday, August 16, 10:30 a.m., at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E.

OBITUARY

Nina (Beryl) Robinson

A resident of Leamington, Beryl Robinson (nee Hyatt) passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital at the age of 89. She was born in Leamington and was the daughter of the late Harvey and Margaret Hyatt.

Loving wife of Lionel Robinson for 71 years.

Dear mother of Ira and Marge Robinson, Jerry and Noreen Robinson, and Wayne and Jackie Robinson. Proud grandmother to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dear sister to Joyce Dodd and Shirley Gentry. Predeceased by her two brothers, Clarence and Ira Hyatt, as well as her sister Doris Penfold.

Beryl was a former employee of Patterson Dry Goods and also worked at the family business, Robinson Orchards.

Cremation has taken place. Family and friends were received at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519 326-2631) on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. until the Memorial Service to celebrate Beryl’s life at 1:00 p.m. Private entombment of Beryl’s cremated remains will take place at Erie Memorial Gardens, Leamington.

Memorial donations to the Shriners Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

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

OBITUARY

Murray Loveless

Leamington Rotary Donates to Children’s Centre

The Leamington Rotary Club recently made a donation to the John McGivney Children’s Centre. The centre provides rehabilitative services to the Windsor and Essex County community, enriching the lives of children and youth with disabilities and special needs by helping them reach their full potential. A range of therapy services and programs are available to children attending the school at the centre as well as outpatient services to other children in Windsor-Essex County. Leamington Rotary Club president Mary DeGoey (left) presented a cheque to Ilona Schentag, Director of Development at the John McGivney Children’s Centre. (Submitted photo)

Murray John Loveless, 80 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Late of Wheatley. Predeceased by his wife Jean (Dupont) 2010. Dear father of Pamela and her husband Ronald Prudence, Gerry and his wife Jennifer Loveless, and Bonnie Loveless, all of Wheatley. Proud grandfather to Jessica, Mitchell, Eric, Hayden, Bailey, Evan, Gillian, Ashley and Jared. Predeceased by his sister Evelyn (Gerald Becker) and sisters-in-law Madeline Lampke and Muriel (Conrad Ragaisis). Murray will be sadly missed by Ron, Denis (Estelle), Roger (Rosemary), Donald, Rene, Ernie and also several nieces and nephews.

Murray was a proud lifelong farmer in the Wheatley area and a retiree of the H.J. Heinz Co.

Visiting was at the Hammond Funeral Home, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley (519-825-7741) on Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service was held from the funeral home on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Liz Chaplin officiating. Interment Erie Cemetery, Wheatley. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice. www.hammondfuneralhome.ca

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - Page 21

Kids Fishing Derby another success

By Bryan Jessop

Ideal weather conditions made another Kids Fishing Derby a popular draw at the Wheatley Harbour pier.

Once again, the annual event — sponsored by the Southwest Outdoors Club — drew in excess of 200 entries. Held Saturday, July 12, the derby attracted entries from Wheatley as well as neighbouring communities Leamington and Tilbury and others from as far west as Windsor and as far east as Chatham. Participating youths were treated to free admission, free lunch and prizes courtesy of SOC. The main prizes in each category — six and under, seven to 12 and 13 to 17 in both boys and girls divisions — were a trophy and new fishing rod and reel for the longest catch.

This year, the derby also included eight bicycle draws. Bikes were donated through $200 donations made by Dwayne Tuffin of Dwayne’s Auto and Seaton Sun Rooms of Windsor as well as a $100 anonymous donation made in the memory of Sparky Clark. Canadian Tire donated all eight accompanying bicycle helmets.

“A few groups have been making donations since they found out about the club,” explained SOC vice president Jack Szorvas. “The helmet donations by Canadian Tire was another nice surprise.”

The eight draws were made for children two and under, three to seven, eight to 12 and 13 to 17 both boys and girls.

This year’s derby ran from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Measurements were made by Ministry of Natural Resources operations coordinator of the Lake Erie Management Unit Tyler Genereaux with assistance from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters’ Becca Ascott. Most of the morning’s catches were, in order of occurrence, gobies, sheephead, catfish and perch.

Patience was a key factor in the July 12 event, as activity in the pier’s waters tapered off in comparison to the previous two weeks.

“If we had this last weekend, you’d see perch coming out of here like crazy,” Szorvas noted. “Still, they’re enjoying it. We see a lot of the same kids come back year after year.”

The Wheatley Scouts offered food and beverages throughout the morning and prepared the free lunch provided by the SOC upon the derby’s completion. During the competition, the crew of Loop Fisheries’ Ashton-Mac threw free chocolate bars out to entries.

Participants were free to either keep or release their catches with the exception of gobies. The round goby, an invasive species, is not native to the Great Lakes and is a threat to the presence of other fish populations. Although they usually do not exceed six inches in length, they have made a

negative impact on residential fish species by eating their eggs and young and take over optimal habitats with their quickly increasing numbers.

The round goby should never be thrown back into the water alive or transported from one body of water to another. Anyone who catches what they suspect may be a round goby (frog-like raised eyes, a single scallop-shaped pelvic fin and mostly slategrey body with black and/or brown spots) can contact the Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711.

(More pictures on page 26)

Getty wins CN Future Links Championship

Kingsville’s Alyssa Getty has won the Golf Canada C.N. Future Links Quebec Championship in Ste. Victorie de Sorel, Quebec. Getty fired rounds of 2 under par 70, 79 and 72 for a total (221) to win by 11 strokes over Celeste Dao 74-78-80 (232) of Notre- Dame Ile Perrot, Quebec.

Getty, age 17, had a three-stroke lead heading into the final round and was able to handle the wind and narrow fairways with 16 pars, 1 birdie and 1 bogey for the win.

Getty will receive an exemption to a C.N. Women’s Pro Tour event of her choice and the Golf Canada Canadian Junior Girls Championship.

Getty is playing this week in the Ontario Junior Championships at Maple City Golf Course, Chatham. Getty teed off on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. for the first round and tees off at 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Third and fourth rounds will be Thursday and Friday. This is a great chance for anyone who would like to watch this local golfer compete. Admission is free.

Entries of the 11th Kids Fishing Derby at the Wheatley Harbour pier wait patiently for the next big catch.

Swimmer wins gold, bronze at provincial meet

Wheatley resident and LDSS graduate Cody Lavoie, 17, competed in the Ontario Provincial Swim Championships July 3-6 at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Complex in Brantford. Swimmers of all age groups from across the province competed at the four-day meet.

Lavoie finished the meet with three individual bronze medals in the 100m back,

200m back and the 100m butterfly, and gold in the 200m individual medley. “The individual medley is where I get to showcase all four strokes,” said Lavoie. The men’s relay team, which included Andrew Binder, Ethan Fazekas and Nick Dalla Bonna as well as Lavoie, captured an unexpected silver medal along with a bronze. “Nobody really gave our relay team a

chance to medal. We knew what we were capable of and each guy swam their absolute best,” said Lavoie.

Prior to departing for the provincial meet in Brantford, Lavoie made a big decision. “After much consideration and discussion with my parents, I have decided to accept an athletic scholarship to attend Delta State University in Mississippi,” said Cody.

Over the past 10 months, the recent LDSS graduate visited several schools, including BYU and others in Florida and Hawaii. In the end, it came down to a few key factors. “Warm location, excellent academic program, and a great swim program. Plus, I want to make NCAA championships and will have that opportunity in such a great environment,” said Cody.

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

It’s Summer! And the Complex offers Red Cross swim lessons. Please note that lessons are only offered in July this summer, because the pool will be undergoing major tile regrouting renovations in August. Register your kids now for July availability for summer swim lessons.

Pool Closure Notification - the pool will be undergoing major tile re-grouting renovations in August/early September – so register now for July swim lessons.

It’s Summer! And the Complex Day Camp is the happening place to be for kids ages 4 - 7 & 8 - 12. Register by the week or by the day. Swimming, games galore, nature walks, crafts & fun art, and different sports! Plus there’s a different theme each week: Funky Monkey! And next week will be Wild Water Week!

It’s Summer! And Tim Hortons sponsors FREE swims: Sunday, July 27 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and Fri. August 1 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Bring the family for a splashing good time in the complex pool! Within Arms Reach policy applies!

Babysitter Red Cross Training Course - ages 11 - 15 yrs. Thurs. July 17, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

FREE Family Movies at the Marina: Sat. July 26; Fri. Aug. 22

It’s SUMMER!

.....but, summer is not the time to eliminate weight room training!

Often people will comment that they golf, garden, or walk outside during the summer months and they take a break from their gym exercises. We fully agree that it’s wonderful to enjoy the great outdoors, however, you shouldn’t completely give up your weight room training during the hot summer months.

The Complex is air-conditioned cool to help you avoid the high smog advisory levels and high UV rays which can be damaging to your skin, and most important, you’ll want to keep your muscles firm, toned, and clearly defined all summer long!

It’s Summer! Get off the chaise lounge and take part in Leamington’s many wonderful outdoor and indoor recreational programs!

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The meddling media

Media and sports tend to go together like guns and bullets. By that I mean fans and players sometimes want to use guns and bullets to rid themselves of the media — or each other.

A New York Yankees fan who attended an April 13 home game between his team and the Boston Red Sox is suing Major League Baseball, ESPN and the Yankees themselves in a defamation suit of questionable merit. The “fan” was caught sleeping by ESPN cameras and the plaintiff claims commentators said a few less than flattering things about him. Apparently, he’s unaware of how live-game broadcasting works. Everything those commentators said has been recorded and as such, his unfounded claims will be easily disproven.

Regardless, he seems to think his accusations are worth a cool $10 million. Hey, there are actual players who get paid millions to virtually fall asleep during games, so why not this guy?

In other cases, fans go out of the way to put themselves in the spotlight via social media — which only makes it that much harder for athletes to slide under the radar when things aren’t going their way. A fallen and injured cyclist in the Tour de France became background fodder for a spectator who just had to take a selfie with his cell phone, carefully placing the cyclist in the background — presumably as proof that said fan attended the event. Other fans have been trying to take the perfect selfie with a swarm of racing cyclists in the background. Sounds harmless enough, until you see these budding photographers unknowingly back into the paths of participants.

Nice to know that us journalists aren’t the only camera-equipped nuisances out there.

Not that reporters need a camera or a microphone to become obnoxious. The FIFA World Cup seems to bring out the worst in the media bias. As Canada hasn’t had an entry since plastic, neon bracelets were all the rage (1986), our journalists — print and otherwise — have a nauseating penchant for cheering on the host team with unparalleled bias. In 2010, I worked for a large media company that did its best to demonize all players and fans of the 31 teams that were not South Africa. One columnist described a Mexico fan as an inconsiderate savage because he had the audacity to cheer for his team and wear a sombrero… as if fans backing other teams by waving flags big enough to rival the one at the Husky truck stop in Windsor aren’t obstructing anyone’s view. Mexico defeated the hosts. Get over it.

This year, an online columnist offered opinions that suggest he believes we’re still in the throes of WWII. Yup, the Germans handed the hosts a thorough, 7-1 drubbing in the semis. Four goals were scored in six minutes, something that doesn’t always occur in box (indoor) lacrosse, let alone soccer. The column seemed to compare the Germans to the Third Reich, which hasn’t been around in nearly 70 years. The Germans defeated Brazil — they did not unload an uzi clip into a basket full of puppies.

Truth be told, Brazil is not the happy, party centre of the universe that mainstream media has made it out to be. Compare modern-day human rights standards between Germany and the 2014 World Cup host nation and you’ll dart for Deutschland long before you bolt for Brazil. Police forces in South America’s biggest nation are literally known for shooting first and asking questions second, even when it’s obvious that the suspect isn’t armed. The kind of excessive force by law enforcement officials you hear about once in a rare while in Canada is commonplace in Brazil.

Speaking of Germany and the 2014 World Cup, it looks like my inability to pick NHL playoff winners is matched only by my failure to make a FIFA World Cup prediction. I set the bar much lower for the big soccer tourney, only going so far as to pick one of the 31 teams that WOULDN’T win it all. Nope, couldn’t even get THAT right. Instead of trying to make such a bold projection, I could have just said “umm, I declare that Japan will not become the 2014 FIFA World Cup champs.” Had I done that, naturally, Japan probably would have won it all.

With that in mind, I hereby predict that Canada will not win the 2018 FIFA World Cup. I will also not be cheering for Russia. Take THAT, all other media outlets on Earth!

Personally, I’ve always tried my best not to impede the myriad of sports contests I’ve covered. Over the years, I’ve been hit by soccer balls, volleyballs, a football (during a practice in Wallaceburg), took a wild throw from second to first in the chest (good thing it was a softball instead of a baseball) and have narrowly been missed by a few pucks while shooting from the upper level above the players’ benches during Sharks games.

Fortunately, all those instances took place a fraction of a second after the ball/puck travelled out of bounds and the play had subsequently come to an end (the softball went over a fence I was standing behind and luckily, began its descent to below shoulder height when it hit me). During a more recent Cardinal Carter football game on the road, I was quite surprised to see another photographer shooting from inside one of the end zones. The play was on the other side of midfield at the time, but I considered it a risky venture nonetheless — football photographers have been known to get run over when they’re NOT on the playing surface. A few minutes later, the same guy was standing on the threeor four-yard line.

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Maybe I’m just not that brave… or maybe I just don’t want to get hit by something 300 times heavier than a soccer ball.

BRYAN JESSOP

Jessop’s Journal

Left to right, Cody Lavoie, Andrew Binder, two-time Olympic swimmer Julia Wilkinson, Ethan Fazekas, Nick Dalla Bona at the Provincial Swim Championships in Brantford July 3-6.

South Buxton Raceway report

By Mike Bennett

Merlin’s Eren Vanderiviere led all 20 laps to win his second straight and third Tirecraft Sport Stocks mid-season championship in four years on Saturday night, July 12, at South Buxton Raceway.

Vanderiviere held off Merlin’s Steve Shaw from the drop off the green flag until the checkered waved in a clean race, slowed only by one caution for a three-car crash at the back of the field on lap 12.

Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse, who won his first feature since 2010 last week, followed up with a strong third-place finish.

Kingsville’s Rob Young finished fifth, Windsor’s West Bertozzi sixth, Ruthven’s Brad Bloomfield ninth and Wheatley’s Steve Clements 10th.

Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis won her heat race but a crash in the pursuit forced her to scratch from the mid-season championship.

Blenheim’s Jeff Schives led all 15 laps to win the Autotech Bombers mid-season crown.

Maidstone’s Duane Malcolm finished second and Chatham’s Chris Ellerbeck was third in a race that saw only one caution flag, which came with two laps to go.

Windsor’s George Rock, who won his first career feature a week earlier, finished seventh. Maidstone’s Murray Morrison was 11th and Kingsville’s James Kelly 12th out of the 17 starters.

Chatham’s John Pinsonneault survived two early race incidents to win the Tirecraft Mini-Mods mid-season championship.

Pinsonneault took the lead on lap seven when he was running second and the leader Brett Hope, of Blenheim, spun onto the infield.

Kingsville’s Larry Hart and Chatham’s Rick Balasin finished second and third in a race that was slowed by six cautions and was shortened to 17 laps because of the time limit.

Cottam’s Rob Quick finished second but was penalized two positions for jumping the green on a restart with two laps to go and was credited with a fourth-place finish.

Kingsville drivers Dylan Wolters and Norm DeSerrano finished 10th and 11th and Amherstburg’s Denver Orum was 13th in the 21-car field.

Rain started falling moments after the checkered flag waved, ending race night.

The Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds and Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Models will run double features this coming Saturday, leading off with the mid-season championships postponed by the rain, and the regular features after intermission.

Leamington’s Joel Dick will start on the pole in the Modified mid-season championship as he leads the division by 115 points over Belle River’s Mario Toniolo and has won eight of the 10 features this season.

Toniolo finished fourth and Dick fifth in the second heat race on Saturday, won by Chatham’s Brian Speelman.

Windsor’s Dan McIntyre was fifth and Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano seventh in the first Modified heat, won by Merlin’s Joe

The grandstand opens at 5 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. this coming Saturday, which will be Christmas In July at South Buxton with several holiday themed activities and giveaways. The track is asking fans to donate unwrapped new toys, used winter coats or non-perishable food items to help local charities.

Site plans approved

The site plan for Phase 3 of a greenhouse development on Mersea Road 7 was approved by Council Monday night, July 6. Site plans for greenhouses for the most part merely assure that setbacks and water consumption and release considerations are within safe limits, as was the case with this development.

In a separate report, the site plan for Phase 5B of a greenhouse expansion on Highway 77 was also approved.

Bantams fall to Essex

The Leamington Bantam Lakers struggled from the opening pitch on Friday evening, July 11, and dropped an 11-1 decision to the Essex Yellowjackets in Sun Parlour league action.

“We really came up flat,” said coach Chris Lamotte. “In any of our losses this season, we were in the game until the late innings, but tonight we never could get untracked. Our play takes nothing away from Essex who are a very strong team.”

James Hiebert started on the mound for the locals and suffered the loss, Aidan Massad tossed the middle innings, while Lucas Lamotte came on to pitch to the final four batters.

Brett Enns, Dawson Iles, Massad, Anthony Fehr and Derrick Antunes with one hit each provided the offense for the Lakers. Iles stroked a long double in the third inning, while Antunes scored the lone run.

The Leamington Bantam Lakers are sponsored by Howie’s Custom Coating and have a records of 15 wins, 5 losses and one tie this season

The Bantam Lakers travel to Kincardine this weekend to compete in the Red Division of the 2014 Kincardine Bantam Tournament. Their next home game is Tuesday, July 22 when they host the Walker Homesite Majors at 6:15 p.m. at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex.

Derrick Antunes

Brosseau.

Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis climbs on the roof of her crumbled No. 88 to survey the damage after a multi-car collision in the Tirecraft Sport Stocks pursuit race, which also collected Tyler Lozon (66) of Grande Pointe. A spinning car ahead of the 66 and 88 started the melee which knocked Ellis out of the night’s midseason championship race. (James MacDonald ApexOne photo)

Campers Cove holds annual tournament

Campers Cove held their 35th annual golf tournament at Talbot Trail Golf Course on July 12.

This was a scramble type tournament and the first place winners were the team of Wayne and Brian Gagen, Ron Dale and Steve Mifflin. Kevin Derksen won the longest drive for the men and Joy Stull for the women. Closest to the pin was won by Bill Clinansmith and Linda Fenner respectively.

A luncheon and prize table was held at the Campers Cove shelter.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. July 7: North/ South - 1st Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Eileen Edwards and Jack Warmenhoven, 3rd Joyce Bear and Gil Roy. East/West - 1st Roger Cote and Jim Perkes, 2nd Dorothy McGregor and Marilyn Robbins, 3rd Dave Derbyshire and Mame Nicholson. Games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. July 9: North/South - 1st Pauline Mikolash and Al Morrison, 2nd Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 3rd Joyce Bear and Eileen Edwards. East/ West - 1st Marg Koeman and Vi Major, 2nd Bob Bell and Sally Bell, 3rd Jeanne Manners and Ernie Jackiw. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Info: 519-738-4939.

Harrow Bridge Club, Thurs. July 10: 1st Pat DeNapoli and Teri Ford, 2nd Al Morrison and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd DorothyMcGregor and John McGregor, 4th Jane Gollmer and Ann Pascoe. Bridge games are on Thursday at Harrowood, 7:00 p.m.

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Teams Lee Trevino and Bobby Jones tied at 51

July 10th action in the Erie Shores Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League saw little change in most of the teams’ positions in the standings.

Although Team Lee Trevino is still on the top with 51 points, the players for Bobby Jones outscored them 3-to-1 in their match-up, picking up a total of 9 points to just 3 points for the Trevino boys, and are now, with 51 points, also tied for first place.

Brian Humphreys and Pete Neufeld lead the way by both winning their low gross matches while Bill Slater and Dave Seaton won their low net games and Tom Heinz split his match with Garry McRae. Harry Garbarino picked up the other two points for Team Trevino in a losing cause.

Team Sam Snead had a strong 8-point evening in their match against Team Ben Hogan and they are just a point back in third spot with 50.

Long hitting Ward Hutchins and Brendan Cornies took 2 points a piece with their low gross victories, and Tyler Hicks and Joe Oswald grabbed another 4 points with their low net wins. Larry Lucier and Will Janzen together picked up 4 points for the Hogan squad by both winning the other two net matches.

The team of Tom Watson moved up to fourth place by running right over Team Harry Vardon and gathering 9 points by getting 4 points from low gross winners Mike McDonald and Tim Towle and another 4 points from low net winners Dave Dick, Bill Gherasim and a single point for John St. James’ tied match with Andrew Dick. The Harry Vardon team also got 2 other points from a low net victory by Gene Bouliane.

The biggest point getter for the evening was Team Gary Player who grabbed 11 out of a possible 12 points in their match against Team Gene Sarazen.

ES senior men’s league hosts Chatham golfers

Monday, July 7 the Erie Shores Senior Men’s League hosted a home and home session with Chatham’s Maple City Senior Golf League when 12 of their members visited Erie Shores Golf Course.

Twelve Erie Shoes members teamed up with the 12 Maple City players to form a 6-team tournament. Ed Schachowskoy was top golfer with a score of 78 net 68. He eagled the 1st hole with a short chip shot and then backed that up with a bird on #2. Gary Alderson had 2 birds of his own on #9 and #12. Ken Luxford birdied #2 along with Kim Smith, who was also in that foursome that had a bird on #4. Other birds for the day were by Rob Reid of Maple City on #4. and John Rutgers on #2.

The winners of the Leamington-Maple City Chatham division were as follows:

1st ($15 each) - Matt Dick, Gary McRae, Dr. Cassie Harnarine and Tom Pettite.

2nd ($10 each) - Ken Luxford, Gary Alderson, Bob Lindsay and Kim Smyth.

3rd ($5 each) - Ed Schachowskoy, O’erst Hrynewich, Rob Reid and John Case.

Even though there was some rainfall, everyone finished their round of golf.

On the Erie Shores men’s side there was an awesome birdie display between Fred Klassen and Willy Patkau. Fred missed a 4-foot putt on #11 and finished with 2 birds, while Willy Patkau managed 3 birdies and finished with a gross score of 84 – his best so far this year. Hats off to Willy Krahn who, being the last player left with a shot, was able to inch out Gary Alderson on #3 for the closest to the hole shot.

The wind was strong that day and 3 umbrellas that were blown out were found stuffed in trash bins.

Other than for a tie between Tim Tiessen and Daryl DiMilo for the second best gross score, all the other points going to the Gary Player team came from low net winners Ken Hamm, Larry Stull, John Tofflemire and Jerry Meloche along with low gross shooter Ed Petryschuk.

In the individual play, closest to the pin winner on the 16th hole was Jack Martin. Kevin Babkirk had the longest drive on the 17th hole and Daryl DiMilo made the longest putt on hole #14. Skins winners included Ward Hutchins with 2 and Ken Cobby and Jerry Meloche each with 1.

This Thursday, July 18 the league is having another Fun/Meal Night at Erie Shores’ Flamingo Restaurant. The 9-hole shotgun scramble starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at approximately 8:00 p.m.

Ken Luxford was seen walking down the 17th hole by himself as the other 3 golfers in his group stopped at the shack for refreshments as the rain drops got bigger and came down harder. That was Gary Alderson’s story.

Here are the results for the rest of the league members:

50/50 draw - Tom Miehl $18 and Dave Robinson $12. Closest to pin - $15 each for Willy Krahn on #3 and Fred Klassen on #16.

Longest putt - $15 each for Bob Sinclair on #15 and Frank Gow on #13.

1st place team - $9 each to Fred Klassen, Willy Patkau and Heinz Kosempel.

2nd place - $6 each for Herb Grundner, Peter Neufeld and Richard Humber.

3rd place - tie for $3 each were Bob Sutherland, Barry Power, Dave Robinson and Frank Dick, and also the team of Ross Clark, Alden Warner, Richard Leslie and Pat Amicone.

Golfers enjoy annual Unico Day

The Erie Shores ladies league enjoyed their annual Unico Day golf event at Erie Shores Golf Course on July 8. Although the golfing was shorted by rain, the ladies enjoyed a Unico-style luncheon prepared by Flamingo Restaurant at the clubhouse.

Ladies ball hockey

By Emma Hannigan

Mon. July 7: In the first game of ball hockey played between the Car Barn and the Journal, Mackenzie Higgens opened up with a goal for the Car Barn earning them an early lead. Later in the period, Anita Van Rooyen scored for the Journal, assisted by Sheila McBrayne, to tie things up. The Journal gained the lead, turning the game around with two back-to-back goals from Marianne Vergeer, one assisted by Van Rooyen and the other assisted by Kathy Gradwell. In the second period the Car Barn was first to score again with a goal by Kendall Howard from Higgens. Lisa “Derb” Derbyshire tied things up with another goal for the Car Barn, assisted by Liz Hill, making the final score 3-3. The second game was played between Johnston’s Net & Twine and AnthonyKeats Marine. Erika Borrell of Johnston’s scored the first goal, assisted by Teresa McDonald. This was quickly followed by teammate Amy Bell scoring, assisted by Trisha Epplett. Bell scored again in the second period, bringing Johnston’s up 3-0, which was quickly followed by Borrell scoring her second goal of the night. McDonald also scored later in the second. Tammie Brown and Bell each scored a goal as the game came to a close, earning Johnston’s a 7-0 win over Anthony-Keats.

Mon. July 14: The night of ball hockey opened up with a game between the Car Barn and Johnston’s Net & Twine. Amy Bell was

the first to score a goal, assisted by Tammie Brown, for Johnston’s. However, the Car Barn quickly recovered with two goals, one by Angele Stammler assisted by Tara Brown and Liz Hill, and the other by Lisa “Derb” Derbyshire from Paige McDonald. Later in the first period Derb scored again, assisted by Mackenzie Higgens. This put the Car Barn

up 3-1 at the end of the first period. In the second period Derb and Higgens teamed up again to earn the Car Barn another goal and a hat trick for Derb. The rest of the game was scoreless, making the final 4-1 in favour of the Car Barn. In the second game the Journal was victorious against Anthony-Keats Marine in a 5-0 win. The first

goal was by Shelia McBrayne, assisted by Terri Taylor. This was followed by a goal from Noelle Resendes from Cindy Osadzuk, and a goal by Jill Dawson from Katie Clubber. Dawson scored her second goal of the night later in the game, assisted by Anita Van Rooyen, which was immediately followed by a goal from Clubber.

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Ladies Unico Day team winners, from left to right, Dorothy Mastronardi, Lynne Towle, Anne Badz and Judy Butler. (Submitted photos)

The ladies Unico players of the month for May, June and July at Erie Shores Golf Course, from the left: Carolyn Kelly, Gail Brown and Annie Pump.

Juliana Hernandez of the Leamington SC United Girls Under 13 team leaps to head the ball away from her team’s net while being challenged by a Belle River forward during a Windsor and District Soccer League match Tuesday, July 8 at the Leamington Soccer Complex. Not to be outdone by Germany’s national World Cup team, the Leamington girls also earned a six-goal margin of victory that day, defeating their guests 6-0. Alyssa Sands led the attack with three goals while Jaclyn Moore, Karson Dickinson and Mya Tawil added singles. The Leamington team’s record improved to four wins, one tie and two losses. (SUN

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Ministry of Natural Resources operations coordinator of the Lake Erie Management Unit Tyler Genereaux measures a 20.75” sheephead caught by Owen Mailloux during the 11th annual Kids Fishing Derby at the Wheatley Harbour pier Saturday, July 12. At the time, the catch put Mailloux in first place in his age/gender category. (SUN Photos)

Amberly Lefaive helps her daughter Jordyn reel in the line as Jamie Lefaive looks on during the 11th annual Kids Fishing Derby at the Wheatley Harbour pier Saturday, July 12. The event is sponsored by the Southwest Outdoors Club.

Rookie Lakers win Wyoming tournament

The Leamington Lakers Rookie travel team, sponsored by Policella Farms, won a tournament hosted by Wyoming, ON, held from July 4-6. Friday night the Lakers played a tough game against Woodstock. Leamington gave up 7 runs in the first inning but did not give up. They slowly climbed back into the game scoring a few runs each inning and keeping Woodstock within reach. At the bottom of the seventh, Woodstock had the last at bat. After giving up 2 singles, Leamington’s strong defense kept the runner at second base from scoring to avoid giving up the lead. The final score was 17-16 for Leamington.

Saturday morning Leamington

played Blenheim. The Lakers came ready to play, winning the game in the fifth inning. The second game was played against Essex. It was a great battle back and forth but Leamington ended with a win. Leamington’s strong defense robbed Essex of some great hits. The Lakers outscored Essex 14-4.

Sunday’s first game was the quarter-finals. Leamington Lakers faced Wyoming Minor in the first game, ending the game in the sixth inning with a win.

The second game was against Kingsville where Leamington prevailed with a victory to get into the championship game.

The final game of the day was played against Wyoming Major. Leamington came out flat in the first three innings, only scoring one run and giving up 7 to Wyoming.

In the fourth inning the Lakers’ bats came alive starting with a single by Brady Knelsen, followed with a triple by Jason Friesen. Matthew Thomas hit an RBI single scoring the third run. Jack Thiessen scored another run for the Lakers that same inning.

For the last three innings of the game Leamington’s defense was stellar, not allowing any batters to advance past first base.

In the sixth inning, after three consecutive singles, Sajan

Brouwer cleared the bases by hitting a timely double.

Carter Knelsen and Derek Neufeld also hit RBI singles, scoring the maximum of 7 runs.

The seventh inning made for an exciting finish. Two more runs were scored making the final score 13-7. Riley Wiebe made a phenomenal play with a ball hit over second base and throwing the runner out at first for the final out.

Leamington’s outfielders, Lucas Penner, Noah George, Kaden Gabriele and Abel Teichroeb made fantastic plays in the outfield during the entire tournament, catching balls and throwing out many runners at second and third base. Five players hit home runs during the tournament. A great victory was achieved because a team effort was put forth by all.

Rookie Lakers, front row from left to right: Abel Teichroeb, Carter Knelsen, Matthew Thomas, Lucas Penner, Sajan Brouwer, Brady Knelsen. Middle row: Kaden Gabriele, Noah George, Jason Friesen, Riley Wiebe, Derek Neufeld, Jack Tiessen. Back row: Coaches Jeff Thomas, John Knelsen, Henry Penner, Chris Tiessen, Jake Neufeld.

One of several home run hits by Jason Friesen.

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NOTICE

THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON

NOTICE OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

ZBA# 94 - 129 & 132 Elliott Street

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington will hold a public meeting concerning a proposed zoning by-law amendment under the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 on Monday, August 11 th, 2014 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.

THE PURPOSE of the proposed amendment is to change the zoning on lands described as Part Lots 5 & 6, Concession 3 known municipally as 129 and 132 Elliott Street (see attached key map). The subject lands are designated as Agricultural in the Official Plan and are zoned Agricultural Restricted Zone (A2) and Agricultural Hobby Farm Zone (A3) as shown on Map 28 of Zoning By-law #890-09. The amendment seeks to place the lands in a site specific A2 Zone to allow a reduction to the interior side yard setback, a reduction to the side yard setback to abutting properties along the eastern property line, to reduce the side yard setback for a connector house and to allow the required parking to be located on the farm at 129 Elliott Street. Development of the greenhouse operation is subject to site plan control, a detailed site plan sketch indicating the location and distances of the requested setbacks is available for review.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the Public Meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington to the Ontario Municipal Board.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the Public Meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to this matter is available for review at the Municipal Office for The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington, during regular office hours. Please contact Danielle Truax, Manager of Planning Services, for further information.

DATED at the Municipality of Leamington this 16th day of July, 2014.

TRACEY PILLON-ABBS, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

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111 ERIE STREET NORTH, LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO N8H 2Z9

TELEPHONE: 519-326-5761

NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having claims against the estate of Joseph A. Varga, a.k.a. Joseph Albert Varga, late of the Municipality of Leamington, County of Essex, and Province of Ontario, Deceased, who died on or about February 26, 2014, are required to send particulars thereof to the undersigned solicitor before August 15, 2014 after which date the assets will be distributed to the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to those claims received.

Dated at Leamington, Ontario this June 30, 2014.

DAVID R. GULYAS 23 Queen Avenue Leamington, Ontario N8H 3G7 Solicitor for the Estate Trustee Tender Call for the Replacement and Rehabilitation of Pool TilesLeamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex Pool

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Closing Date & Time: 11:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Leamington Municipal Office.

Municipal Contact: Amanda Smith 519-322-2337 ext.2101 Manager, Recreation, Tourism and Culture 249 Sherk St. Leamington,

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Seasonal/Part-Time Employment Opportunity

There is an immediate opening for a Seasonal/Part-Time Employee in the Parks & Recreation Department.

Work Schedule:

• 40 Hours per week from April 1 through November 30th, days, afternoon and weekend shifts.

• 24 Hours per week commencing December 1 through March 31 days, afternoon and weekend shifts.

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Maintenance work at all municipal parks and facilities. This is a front-line position that involves interaction with the general public.

Qualifications:

• Minimum grade 12 education; post secondary education in landscape architecture or horticultural technician would be a preference.

• Applicants must have and maintain a G driver’s licence.

• General understanding and knowledge of maintenance and repairs to facilities and lawn equipment.

• Must have excellent people skills and enjoy working outdoors.

Rate of Pay:

In accordance with Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.

All applicants must complete a Career Profile prior to the closing date. Application forms (Career Profile) can be obtained at the municipal office or found online at www.kingsville.ca

Applications must be submitted to:Town of Kingsville Human Resources Department 2021 Division Rd. North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

No later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014

All applications are appreciated, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.

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The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Supervisor, Pollution Control Centre

Reporting to the Manager of Environmental services, the Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pumping Stations as mandated by the Ministry of Environment and applicable Municipal By-laws. The Supervisor is responsible for the budgeting, shift scheduling, training and supervision of operators and maintenance staff.

For complete details regarding this position please visit our website at www.leamington.ca.

Application deadline: 12:00 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014.

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Supervisor, Facilities and Fleet Services

Reporting to the Manager of Public Works, the Supervisor, Facilities and Fleet is responsible for; managing the maintenance, preventive maintenance, capital replacement projects, and energy management program of municipal facilities. This position will manage the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle renewal requirements of the municipal vehicle fleet.

For complete details regarding this position please visit our website at www.leamington.ca.

Application deadline: 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2014.

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