July 20, 2016

BIA to host Block Party and Night Market

The Leamington BIA is excited to host its first ever Block Party and Night Market on Friday, July 29th as part of the Hogs for Hospice weekend. The event will encompass a town-wide party atmosphere with a KISS Tribute Band taking the stage at the main four corners at 9:00 p.m. and Midnight Metro opening for them beforehand. Licensed restaurants have extended their patios and many food options will be available for your enjoyment.

The night market, highlighting local vendors, will be taking place on Mill St. W. from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. along with local artists showcasing their talents in the Gregory Parkette next to the Art Gallery.

Patrons will have the opportunity to participate in a Poker Run and possibly win over $2000 worth of gift cards and merchandise from downtown businesses by visiting participating locations and getting a playing card to create the best poker hand.

This is sure to be an exciting addition to the downtown core. Admission to the block party is FREE. Donations for Hospice are welcome. Night market entrance is $2.

Come out to see all that Downtown Leamington has to offer! Shop local, shop Leamington!

30½” walleye wins big prize in fishing derby

By Pat Bailey

The 3rd annual Walleye Derby, held at Leamington Marina in partnership with Kingsville Lions Club, on Saturday, July 16 wasn’t just about who caught the largest fish – it’s a tale of last minute entrants, youngster domination and family.

For Kevin Desrosiers, it was the choppy waters off Wheatley that led him to Leamington Marina about 10 a.m. Saturday. Desrosiers, of Windsor, is $1,000 richer for his spur of the moment decision to enter the derby. When he headed out for a day of fishing, he really had no intention of participating in the local derby. But with just four hours to compete, fishing lines cast in Lake Erie, Desrosiers took home bragging rights, $1,000 and a 30½” walleye for that spontaneous decision. He was the big winner of the day.

There were several ‘little’ winners who dominated on the prize board.

Of the top five prize earners, three haven’t even reached their teens yet, and one was 13.

Reeling in a 30¼” walleye was Dylan Gignac, who is just 12 years old. What he lacks in size, Dylan more than makes up for in experience and fishing knowledge. The youngster from Amherstburg was practically raised with a fishing rod in his hand.

For the Gignac family, Robert (Pitter) Gignac Sr., Buck

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Gignac, Dylan and younger brother Tyler, 9, all top 10 prize winners, fishing is just ‘what they do’.

Buck said he fished with his dad as a youngster and passed down the tradition to his sons. Apparently, he taught them well – both boys ‘out fished’ their dad and grandpa, hauling in $1,150 between them. Dad and grandpa took home $500 together.

Both Dylan and Tyler said they like the challenge and the feeling of reeling in ‘the big one’.

Tyler knew when he hooked his fourth place, $400 catch, that it was one that should make the prize board. And at 29½”, it took fourth place.

Dylan meanwhile, the previous week’s winner in Kingville’s fishing derby, had to settle for second prize. He hauled in a 30¼” walleye, fishing in the same area that earned him top prize in Kingsville.

Buck said with the previous week’s success they just took a leap of faith that the fish would still be there.

While other fathers and sons share sports or other leisure activities, Buck said fishing is their passion. And there were no hard feelings that Dylan and Tyler earned bragging rights over dad and grandpa.

“We fish as a team,” said Buck, with all the money going into the pot to help pay for the gas that fuels their passion.

(Continued on Pages 22 & 23)

The Gignac brothers, Dylan, 12, and Tyler, 9, brought in two of the top five largest fish caught in Saturday’s Walleye Derby.

Communities in Bloom judges are coming to Leamington

The Municipality of Leamington is participating in the 2016 Ontario Edition of Communities in Bloom.

The Communities in Bloom judges, Leo Ostner from Waterdown and Kathy Smyth from Tilbury will evaluate the municipality July 20-22. All businesses and residents are reminded to please tidy up their property before the judges arrive.

Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility, beautification and to improving quality of life through community participation and a national challenge. The Provincial results will be announced in Stratford during the

Awards Ceremonies on September 17.

To support the educational aspect of its activities, the organization established the Communities in Bloom Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to funding, developing, and disseminating education and awareness on the value, improvement, importance and sustainable development of green spaces and natural environment in Canada.

Within the context of climate change and environmental concerns, all those involved in the Communities in Bloom program can be proud of their efforts which provide real and meaningful environmental solutions and benefit all of society.

2016 GMC TERRAIN SLE-1 AWD

Leamington Council report for Monday, July 18

Municipal audit is complete

Monday evening, July 18, Municipal Council was presented the results of the municipal annual audit. It was a ‘clean’ audit — meaning that there was no unexplained problem anywhere. Leamington had a net financial surplus on December 31, 2016 of $4,673,066, and the municipality has non-financial assets that amount to $257.5 million.

In 2015 the municipality took in less in taxes and user fees than it did in 2014. It did, however, increase its grants by $2 million. Spending was pretty much frozen, too. Municipal expenses both in 2014 and 2015 were $49.8 million. Council had to field a number of other reports that were direct spin-offs from the audit, the biggest of which was granting permission to report to the Provincial Government the audit in the format the Province demands.

Development charges report

When Municipal Council passed By-law 409-14 discounting development charges by 100%, Council also requested a report on the effect of this discount to judge whether the program would continue until its target expiry of August, 2017, or be discontinued. Monday evening, July 18, Acting Treasurer Ginny Campbell presented an update on the matter to Council.

To quote the report, “Financial Impact: DC Reserve Funds in total have a surplus position of $3,381,830 (2014 - $3,144,254; 2013 - $2,907,069). However, it is notable that several funds are in deficit positions, meaning that debt service and expenditure demands have exceeded the accumulated DC revenues in those categories. Existing growthrelated debt service requirements must be funded from DC Reserve Funds and cannot be avoided.

“Development Charges Discount Program: In 2015, the DC discount for non-greenhouse development cost $997,316 for 31 building permits (for the period Aug 12Dec 31, 2014 - $80,476 for 8 building permits):

• $711,759 funded by the Contingency Reserve (0226)

(2014 - $52,700),

• $194,678 funded by the PCC Plant Reserve (0250) (2014 - $19,336), and

• $90,879 funded by the Water Reserve (0382) (2014$8,440).

“In 2015, the greenhouse water DC discount was $190,000 with six farms participating (2014 - $713,431 for 10 farms; 2013 - $625,863 for 5 farms). The discount was funded by the Water Reserve.”

After discussing various aspects of the report, Municipal Council received it for information.

Hogs for Hospice street closings

At the July 18 meeting of Council there was some groundwork to do to prepare for the Hogs for Hospice event scheduled for Friday, July 29th through Sunday the 31st. Foremost was closing the streets around Seacliff Park, with limited access for residents. This includes Seacliff from Erie to Sherk, Forest from Seacliff to Park, as well as Park Street, Conover Avenue, Stewart Avenue and Bayview Place. Talbot, Erie and Mill in the uptown area will be closed for the BIA sidewalk sale event as well.

Council also has to sign agreements with the Leamington Hospital Foundation and the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group so that special events can be held in Seacliff Park as well as the Marina Promenade.

For more, visit the web site www.hogsforhospice.com. It contains details on the schedule of events, registration for various events, as well as links to local amenities and points of interest.

Sign truck outfitted

One of the trucks that the Municipality of Leamington was replacing this year was one that is used primarily for signs throughout the municipality; maintenance, installation and removal of signs is a surprisingly big job.

The new truck is “similar to the existing sign truck including various storage compartments for material and tools, hydraulic hoist, generator, gas cylinder storage and working platforms.”

With the $55,797 that the body will cost, along with the purchase of the cab and chassis, the entire package still

came in over $4,000 under budget.

Transfers proposed

As a result of the annual audit, Municipal Council was presented with a report recommending how to allot the surplus funds from 2015.

Most accrued as the result of work that was not complete and paid for at the end of the year (about $500,000), and the recommendation is to keep the money where it is to pay those bills. But a small amount was amassed by economizing wherever possible.

As a result, Council is establishing two temporary reserves: for Waterfront Redevelopment $500,000, and for Uptown Revitalization $240,000. The uptown revitalization money is separate from the Community Improvement Program.

Council approved the recommendations.

Noise exemption granted for powwow

Municipal Council granted an exemption to the Municipal Noise By-Law for Friday, August 12. First, the event will be held at the southeast corner of Seacliff Drive East and the Bevel Line, an area where the sound of celebration is unlikely to disturb many. Second, the exemption is for the Caldwell First Nation to host a major gathering called Rejuvenation of the Spirit Powwow, which is also the Caldwell First Nation’s repatriation ceremony.

The powwow will take place over two days: Friday, August 12 from 4-10 p.m., and Saturday, August 13 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information visit www.caldwellpowwow.ca/

MARK RIBBLE

Rib’s Ramblings

A curse with a Leamington connection

Ontario championship series.

Art himself was a good pitcher, but a few years younger than his all-star brother. In fact, 14-year-old Art came on to pitch the final game of that series after his brother’s death, all against men at least five years older than he was.

The Hillman Hex is alive and well, but it appears that it may be lifted very soon.

Former Maple Leafs defenceman Larry Hillman says he put a hex on the Leafs after the 1967 Stanley Cup, vowing they’d never win another one.

So far, thanks to some very poor management and ownership, that hex has held up.

Leamington lost the series to Niagara Falls without their most valuable player. Floyd’s funeral was attended by thousands of people and Leamington was virtually shut down for a day. Jack Miner gave the eulogy.

According to a story that ran in the Toronto Star back in January, Hillman says it’s been long enough. The hex will be lifted on the 50th anniversary of the Leafs last cup win.

A few years later, Art left Leamington with his young family to pursue work in Kirkland Lake. The oldest of his children, Floyd (Bud) was already a toddler. Bud would go on to play in the NHL for the Boston Bruins and after a long minor league career would return to Leamington.

Art’s two younger sons, Larry and Wayne, were born in Kirkland Lake but never forgot Leamington and their roots.

It got me to thinking about the Curse of the Bambino, which afflicted the Boston Red Sox for 86 seasons. Babe Ruth was sold to the Yankees in 1918 and the Bo-Sox failed to capture another World Series until 2004. Meanwhile, the Yankees won 26 titles in that time.

I was fortunate enough to interview Art and Floyd’s younger brother, Nelson Hillman, a few years ago about Floyd’s story. Nelson had vivid memories of his older brothers and their escapades and also kept a ton of memorabilia on his nephews.

Of course the Chicago Cubs have dealt with the Billy Goat’s Curse and their counterpart the White Sox, also went 86 seasons without a title after the Black Sox scandal of 1919.

Both Larry and Wayne had long NHL careers and Larry has the distinction of being the one who laid down the Hillman Hex on his former team.

When Bobby Layne was traded from the Detroit Lions in 1958, he apparently claimed the Lions would never win another championship for 50 years. Those 50 years have now passed and the Lions are no closer to a championship than they were at 20, 30 or 40 years. That one may never be broken.

So it makes you wonder about these curses.

In 1967, at a time when most NHL salaries paid about $20,000 a year, Larry asked Leafs GM Punch Imlach for that amount. After all, he had just helped the Leafs to a Stanley Cup. Punch countered with an offer of $19,500. Hillman held out and Punch instituted a penalty of $100 a day as long as he was unsigned. It cost Larry Hillman $2400 to hold out 24 days before he finally signed.

Larry Hillman has a great connection to this area. He hails from the Hillman family for which the marsh, church and school are all named.

He left the Leafs after that ’67-’68 season and applied the hex as retribution for the $2400 he lost. It’s held until now. He has talked about lifting it next year on the 50th anniversary of the Leafs last cup win.

As a long-suffering Leafs fan, wouldn’t it be great if the lifting of the Hillman Hex brought a Stanley Cup back to Toronto during my lifetime?

You’re darn right it would.

His father, Art Hillman, was born and raised here in a large family that already included a sports hero in Floyd Hillman, a pitcher with the Leamington Juniors, who was touted to be one of the next big stars of baseball in the 1920s before his untimely death during the

Selecting wine for a picnic

Please submit wine-related questions for publication and I will also share my experiences with local wines. You can reach me at grapeaspirations@gmail.com and on Twitter at @gr8grapz.

In this issue, I’m going to address a popular question at this time of year: “What wine do you recommend for a picnic lunch?”

When it comes to wine for picnics, the main issue is logistics. Don’t get me wrong; you still have options regarding which wine you’ll take. Personally, I stay away from red wine for a picnic as I prefer a refreshing, crisp – maybe sparkling – white or rosé.

Rosé wines, as I’ve mentioned in previous articles, have come a long way from what many of us experienced back in the ’80s. They’re crisp and refreshing, lightly aromatic and fruity, sometimes off-dry… basically a wonderful alternative for a hot summer’s day. And almost every local winery has their own version for you to try.

As far as sparkling wines go, there are only a few wineries in the area that offer one – Pelee Island Winery, Colio Estate Winery, and a new one (for me, anyway) I’m looking forward to trying is the Sparkling Riesling from Sprucewood Shores!

For flat (non-sparkling) white wine, my personal recommendations are pretty much anything that is un-oaked, i.e. that has not been aged in an oak barrel, simply because oak ageing usually creates a heavier, fuller-bodied wine. Every local winery has a good selection for you to choose from: crisp, dry and slightly fruity Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio; aromatic and sometimes off-dry Riesling and Gewurztraminer; fruitier and slightly fuller bodied Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay; as well as invigorating blends that bring out the crisp and refreshing character of these grapes mixed with a variety of lesser-known grapes to enhance those assets.

If you prefer to go with red wine, I’d recommend something light-bodied like a Pinot Noir or Baco Noir, both of which are readily available from local wineries, or a Chambourcin, which is offered by Aleksander Estate Winery and Paglione Estate Winery.

For the logistics, since you’re going to want to keep your wine cold until you reach your destination and while you’re enjoying your picnic, there are a number of options. The easiest would be a small cooler or cooler bag equipped with enough ice or ice packs to keep the wine nicely chilled. If you’re looking for something less cumbersome, you can buy a bottle “sleeve”, which is basically a flexible gel pack; you freeze it and then insert the bottle. This will keep the wine well chilled, even after the gel thaws.

For glassware, evidently acrylic travels better than glass, and for ease of opening I would suggest staying away from anything that requires a corkscrew.

CARMEN DANNER

Let’s Wine Together

Heritage Award winners announced

By C. Scott Holland

The Leamington & Mersea Historical Society have selected the winners of their 19th annual Heritage Awards. Despite the fact that only a handful of nominations were received, they all had a high degree of merit.

All of the awards are handmade by master craftsman Bob McCracken. Each individual award is designed from authentic Essex County native wood and has an added flair – a small section of an original Windsor, Essex County and Lake St. Clair streetcar track affixed to it.

This year’s winners are:

• The Historic or Heritage Meritorious Award is bestowed upon Joe Wickham. Joe’s main contribution to Leamington has been his deep dedication to being a father figure to many youngsters. He has been associated with the Leamington Flyers for about 30 years as an equipment manager, trainer, board member and volunteer. He has spent time with both Southpoint minor baseball and Southpoint minor hockey plus has helped The Salvation Army and Goodfellows. He continues to be active in fundraising efforts and local sports.

• The Historic or Heritage First Families Award goes to the Colasanti family. The family has as great an impact on the lives and well-being of the people of Leamington and the region now as much as it did half a century ago. It all began with Alex Colasanti coming to Canada from Italy around 1925. By 1941 he had bought his first piece of land, and from that time until the 1970s he and son Joe grew cucumbers and tomatoes. In 1970 they began Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens and Farms, which has become a well-known venue. Joe’s dedication to the business is evident and it was a decision to grow cacti that changed the complexion of the operation. Several generations of the family work there today and have aided fundraising groups and given support to Leamington District Memorial Hospital, Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and Ruthven Apple Fest to name just a few. Their connections to Leamington were strengthened when Sonny owned, operated and turned Blondie’s into one of Leamington’s landmark restaurants and cafes over the course of about 30 years. Other members of the family have also been deeply involved with Leamington’s growth in areas ranging from sports to business.

• The award for Historic or Heritage Rehabilitation or Restoration is bestowed upon the Leamington Rotary Club. The club has existed since 1936 and done a tre-

mendous mount of community work which has carried on since its founding. One of its first ventures was running the Hopewell Hospital and raising funds for its maintenance and development as a community hospital.

They helped create several neighborhood playgrounds and supply them with equipment. More recently they have sponsored local students who have ventured out into the world on foreign exchange programs and thanks to an influx of younger members they have remained active within the community.

• This year it is an honor to present Historic or Heritage Contribution (Deceased) to the family of the late Fred Epplett. Fred’s accomplishments are numerous and range from serving his country in WW II to purchasing the Leamington Flyers and making them one of the most competitive junior hockey organizations in all of Ontario. Along the way he allowed the club to become community-owned. It remained that way for nearly 40 years and was the epitome of how a junior hockey club should be run. His efforts didn’t end there. He was also a generous man who gave freely to organizations or anyone who needed help and was a staunch supporter of Leamington and its business sector.

• This year’s Historic or Heritage Contribution (Living) Award will be given to two people who have definitely made a huge impact on this area.

The first Historic or Heritage Contribution (Living) award goes to Vi Pepper. A tireless volunteer, Vi has served Leamington by working for Tom Baird at the town’s first Canadian Tire store, and at Woolworth’s and A & P, but most people around Leamington know her for working at Leamington District Memorial Hospital’s gift shop during the last 40-plus years. Also, she was involved with local IODE for several decades.

The second Historic or Heritage Contribution (Living) award goes to someone who is well known in the area – Larry McDonald. Larry puts in countless volunteer hours over the course of the year and there are likely few organizations in Leamington and Wheatley that haven’t reached out to him for either advice or help regarding a fundraising event.

Among the projects he has worked on are the Wheatley Area Arena and the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Larry has been part of many, many fundraisers for Leamington District Memorial Hospital, Speqtra and Spina Bifida, just to name a

Parking lot expansion

With the closing of Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School and its amalgamation with St. Louis Catholic Elementary School, there has been an application to reconfigure and expand parking at St. Louis School. An administrative report indicated that the changes have been reviewed and a site plan agreement was recommended.

After assuring Council that the new orientation would be a great improvement on the existing situation, Council was quick to approve the matter at their July 18 meeting.

few. He is a member of the Shriners and several other service clubs. In the past he served as deputy-reeve and reeve of Wheatley. Larry’s organizational skills have been of use to groups in both Wheatley and Leamington. He also aided in organizing Wheatley’s Old Boys Reunion (in 1980s) and is one of the committee members who organize the annual Wheatley Fish Fest.

This year’s awards night will be held on Friday, November 4 at the Roma Club in Leamington. Anyone wishing to join the Historical Society to recognize and fete the winners is welcome to attend. For further info contact Paul BunnettJones at 519-322-6132 or visit the Society’s Facebook page.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, even if feel like you’re running yourself ragged, all of your hard work will pay off in due time. Just be sure to avoid falling victim to exhaustion; scale back if necessary.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, bide your time until you find the right moment to express your true feelings. You don’t want to come across as premature, and patience can help you fine-tune your thoughts.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

It seems like you cannot move beyond the preparation stage of a new project, Gemini. Make an effort to narrow down your choices so things can start moving forward.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, overcome any lingering doubt by examining your thought process on past successes. Trust your gut instincts, and you probably will not go wrong this week.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, speak up if demands on your time have become unmanageable. Your loved ones will understand if you need to slow things down and take a breather.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, evaluate all of your choices when a significant project is entrusted to you. There’s a reason you have been given this responsibility, so don’t be too hasty.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you may need to be more efficient with daily tasks. Dilly-dallying won’t get the job done, so make a concerted effort to improve your focus and avoid distraction.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, now is not the time to worry about what others think. Your willingness to choose the road less traveled has helped you get where you are and will continue to do so in the future.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, maintain your focus no matter how challenging that proves this week. You have some tasks to complete, and they will only grow more difficult if you lack focus.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, you do not have the time to cater to every person’s whim this week. Let others know you want to help but need some time before you can offer any assistance.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, take a few days off, even if responsibilities are calling. Sometimes you need to reorganize your priorities, and some time off can help you do just that.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, the week ahead is full of opportunity. Expect some extra work to come your way and make the most of this chance to shine.

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JULY 18 - Kristen Bell, Actress (36)

JULY 19

Benedict Cumberbatch, Actor (40)

JULY 20

Julianne Hough, Dancer (28)

JULY 21

Rory Culkin, Actor (27)

JULY 22

Selena Gomez, Singer (24)

JULY 23 - Paul Wesley, Actor (34)

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Leamington Fire Services firefighter Harvey Steinhoff directs a blast of water into a shed at a house on the corner of Clark Street and Victoria Avenue Monday, July 18.

National debt clock visits Leamington

By Bryan Jessop

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s campaign to make the public aware of how much red ink the federal government is spilling into the budget books is a matter of ‘until debt do us park’.

The CTF’s digital debt clock made its second appearance in Leamington in less than three years, most recently as a display of how much the federal government is spending beyond its means. In late August of 2013, the same clock was decked out in provincial decals and lettering to illustrate to Leamington how quickly debt was piling up at the hands of the Ontario government. During its Thursday, July 14 stop at the Leamington Super Store and Giant Tiger parking lot on Talbot St. E., the clock displayed a Canadian federal debt of about $627,713,250,000.

The current national debt clock tour began June 6 in Victoria, B.C. before proceeding eastward until reaching Halifax, N.S. on July 8. The trailer-mounted clock and the pickup truck pulling it headed back west and made its way into Southern Ontario for the final leg of its journey. Leamington became the 94th of 100 stops on July 14, following Windsor and Amhurstburg and preceding Chatham and Woodstock. The entire tour has been conducted by driver and CTF federal director Aaron Wudrick, who was joined for the Ontario portion of the campaign by CTF Ontario director Christine Van Geyn.

The journey ended in Ottawa Monday, July 18 with a press conference led by Wudrick, a Kitchener resident. The trek carried him a distance of more than 12,000 kilometres.

“Federal and provincial debt are things people don’t think much about,” he said. “The debt clock is something we built to hit people in the face with, to make them think about it.”

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is a non-partisan organization with about 89,000 supporters. The advocacy group first began undertaking its mission to pressure federal and provincial governments into accountability and responsible spending upon formation in 1990. Funded by free-will, non tax-receiptable donations, the group placed the trailer in storage in 1995 when Minister of Finance Paul Martin announced that the feds began paying down the national debt. The debt clock remained inactive for the following 13 years until 2008 — the only period in the past 50 years when the federal debt decreased instead of increasing.

“The problem is that there’s always incentive to spend and none to cut back. That’s why we want pressure from Canadians to force them to balance the budget.”

— Aaron Wudrick

“We actually had to find it before we could put it back on the road again,” Wudrick said. “Someone found it in Brantford.”

Representatives of the CTF have explained that the group has been concerned with the spending habits of both the Conservative party led by Stephen Harper and the Liberal government of Justin Trudeau that replaced it during the autumn of last year. Wudrick explained that the Trudeau government’s plan to add $10 billion to the deficit in each of its first three years before attempting to balance the budget

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afterwards has already proven unattainable. At the current rate, he noted, the addition to current federal debt will be $30 billion for each of the first three years.

“The problem is that there’s always incentive to spend and none to cut back,” Wudrick said. “That’s why we want pressure from Canadians to force them to balance the budget.”

Wudrick pointed out that last year, interest on the debt alone added $26 billion to what the nation owes — an amount exceeding what was spent on national defense despite favourable interest rates. Employment insurance discrepancies from region to region are what the CTF describes as a large source of the debt crisis, a situation that could save billions of dollars if a flat rate on premiums was put into effect. Wudrick also pointed at excessive public sector salaries as part of the problem. Another federal practice the federation opposes sternly is the financial support of private sectors, what Wudrick describers as “corporate welfare.”

“It’s a big issue to us — tax dollars are for public services, not private pockets.”

At the current national rate, about $1,000 is added to the national debt per second.

The CTF is however pleased with the directive of Minister of the Treasury Board Scott Brison, who the group says takes a firm stance on those wages while banning partisan advertisement spending.

At the provincial level, Ontario has very recently passed Quebec as having the highest per-capita debt load. The Ontario debt of just under $300 billion divides to more than $21,604 per resident.

“Wherever we go, the number one reaction is shock,” Wudrick said. “Everybody knows we’re in debt, but people are blown away by the size and speed of it. We look at it as a fairness issue for future generations — this isn’t something they should have to inherit. Issues like protecting the environment are important, but it’s important to protect ourselves from debt as well.”

Canadian Taxpayers Federation federal director Aaron Wudrick and Ontario director Christine Van Geyn reveal a trailer-mounted digital clock revealing the Canadian national debt at more than $627.7 billion during a Thursday, July 14 visit in Leamington at the Real Canadian Superstore/Giant Tiger parking lot.

Ohio man completes cross-lake swim/run at Point Pelee

By Bryan Jessop

Stephen Wargo’s dedication to an international cause is so strong, it’s downright “Erie.”

The program development specialist, a resident of Cleveland, recently completed a swim and run across the western basin and inlying islands of Lake Erie, starting in Marblehead, Ohio and ending at Point Pelee National Park. The continuous journey took 17 hours and seven minutes to complete, based on 32.2 km of swimming and 19.3 km of running along Ohio’s Kelleys Island and then Ontario’s Pelee Island for a total distance of roughly 51.5 km before reaching the southernmost tip of mainland Canada.

The trek, dubbed an aquathon, was conducted by Wargo as a means of raising both money and awareness for Doctors Without Borders, an international aid organization that treats injured and ill patients across the globe regardless of political, national or religious affiliation. Wargo’s daughter Marybeth is a pediatric nurse with DWB who has conducted six tours of duty thus far. Marybeth was stationed at camps near the Jordan/Syria border with 140,000 refugees and five locations throughout Africa including a camp on the South Sudan/Ethiopia border where thousands of refugees have lost lean-tos after heavy rain turned their camp into a swamp.

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let this one sink in for a while, but there’s always another piece of geography to go after.”

— Stephen Wargo

“I care about what they do,” Stephen said of Doctors Without Borders. “They’ve done wonderful things all over the world. To add them as a cause for the Lake Erie run and walk was easy. She’s (Marybeth) been in some tough situations. I’m very proud of her.”

The northward swim through Lake Erie began with a 6:05 a.m. departure from the Marblehead peninsula on Wednesday, July 6. Wargo took breaks every 30 minutes, where he treaded water and took in carbohydrates while his volunteer crew of six — two paddling kayaks and the rest aboard a 34-foot Sea Ray — surrounded him. The run across Kelleys Island took place without incident, but Wargo had to head for the shelter of the airport during his run on Pelee Island as a thunderstorm struck the small land mass.

“I was lucky that the storm hit while I was on land,” he noted. “I made it to the airport just in time. The storm also saved me from melting — the temperature was about 90 degrees (Fahrenheit) before it hit.”

Upon hitting the water after reaching the northern end of Pelee Island, waves of about a foot in height grew to three feet, although they were rolling and coming from the south.

Wargo reached Point Pelee on a dark, moonless night at 11:12 p.m. He celebrated the accomplishment by planting a flag of the world, along with his crew. The group was able to find land thanks to a light that could reach about 800 metres from aboard the main boat. Wargo has been running and swimming recreationally for about the past 25 years, taking on increasingly more difficult stretches of land and water each time he ventures out. In 2013, at the age of 55, he became the oldest and 16th swimmer/runner to cross Lake Erie, braving headwinds and waters at 68ºF opposed to the more favourable 75ºF temperatures from earlier this month.

Wargo has collected about $2,500 in donations from family in friends to support the Lake Erie Aquathon fundraiser, with more contributions continuing to arrive. He planned and trained for the specific jaunt for the prior nine months.

Above - Stephen Wargo swims the final leg of his cross-Lake Erie journey, accompanied by a kayak-using crew member, between Pelee Island and Point Pelee. Wargo made the lake swim and island run starting in Ohio as a fundraising and awareness campaign for Doctors Without Borders.

Right - Stephen Wargo of Cleveland, Ohio is welcomed by Canadian Border Services Agency representatives as he arrives at the south end of Pelee Island en route to Point Pelee.

(Photos courtesy of Matt Daugherty)

The Supply Technologies inventory systems designer is not yet certain where his next adventure will take him, but is considering a second attempt at the Catalina Island to Los Angeles swim. Chilly temperatures put an end to his first attempt at completing the 35.4 km journey

“I’ll let this one sink in for a while, but there’s always another piece of geography to go after,” he explained.

FRIDAY NIGHT PATIO MUSIC SERIES

Marina Patio 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

July 22, 29

Aug 5, 12, 26 Sept 2

Leamington Kinsmen host the bar. BYOB not permitted.

SATURDAY SEACLIFF BEACH CONCERTS

Seacliff Park 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 23 Aug 6, 13, 27

SUNDAY SUMMER SERENADE SERIES

Gazebo at Rick Atkin Park 2:00pm - 4:00pm July 24, 31 Aug 7, 14

INFO www.leamington.ca/specialevents

Enjoy Pokemon Go... with caution

The latest digital craze is making headlines as augmented reality app, Pokemon Go, has users hunting high and low for Pokemon characters all over the world. The new app, launched by Nintendo recently, is now the most downloaded app in North America even though it hasn’t been officially launched in Canada.

That hasn’t stopped the tech savvy from working around that issue and millions of Canadians are out on the hunt for the well-known game characters.

“Rapid success or awareness of anything can be fraught with dangers as people all over jump in blindly to take advantage of the latest craze,” says Deborah Brady, CEO for Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Western Ontario. “BBB simply wants to make sure people understand that in the digital world these days there are a few things you might want to take into consideration before downloading the Pokemon Go app.”

• Expenses:

It’s possible to play completely cost-free by winning “PokeCoins” (the app’s currency) through gameplay, but you can also purchase the coins through an in-app purchase. The longer you play, the more spending money you need to store and “train” your gathered characters. The app also requires constant GPS access, and it uses a lot of data. After playing for hours every day, consumers with limited data plans may find themselves with a hefty bill at the end of the month.

• Privacy:

In order to play the game, users must allow the app to access other applications, such as maps and camera. Many users sign in with a Google account, and that has caused some concerns about privacy. The Android version of the game only accesses limited data (such as the user’s email address), but the iOS version for the iPhone can access all Google data. Niantic, the game’s maker, says no personal information has been accessed, and it is issuing a bug fix to correct the problem. Users can create an account through the app itself rather than using an email address to access the game.

• Malware:

So far, the app is only available in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand, which has given cybercriminals an opportunity to capitalize on the demand. A malware version of the game has been found online, although no known infections have been reported. Users should only download the app through official app stores, not third-party sites.

• Safety:

Players should use the same safety precautions while playing the game that they would in any other outdoor setting, including caution in strange locations. A Missouri police department reported robbers using a secluded “PokeStop” location to rob unsuspecting game players. Players should be cautious as pedestrians and obey all traffic laws, and drivers should be on the lookout for children who may be distracted by the game. The app also drains phone batteries, so users should be careful not to get stranded far from home.

• Infringement:

PokeStops are supposed to all be on public property (or cooperative private sites), but at least one homeowner has reported that his historic house is mistakenly a PokeStop. Players should be respectful of other’s private property.

1953 Ford to west coast and back

Robert “Shorty” Wallace of Leamington purchased a brand new 1953 Ford 4-door sedan with a 3-speed stick shift on the steering column (“three on the tree” we used to say). The car was right up to date with its one-piece curved windshield, pendulum-style brake and clutch pedals, and gas filler neck behind the rear license plate. To make it even more exciting, Shorty added fender skirts and an outside sun visor.

For winter driving, Shorty added antifreeze to the rad. When warm weather returned, he drained out the anti-freeze and topped it up with fresh clean water from Lake Erie.

After he joined the Canadian Army, he was stationed out west at Victoria, B.C., and drove there in his ’53 Ford. The weather was warm and so was his rad. When he started driving through the mountains, he discovered his all-water coolant started boiling over. He propped open the hood on the safety catch to let more air in and had to stop frequently at roadside streams to add more water.

After Victoria, he was transferred to Calgary and drove there in his ’53 Ford. By now, winter had set in. He took the car ferry from Victoria to Vancouver and had to drive partway through the U.S. because the Rogers Pass in B.C. was not open. This was in 1954. Somewhere near Bellingham, Washington, he encountered a police roadblock and was told he could not continue because of bad weather unless he had chains on his rear tires – and chains were for sale right there.

Shorty bought a pair of chains for $19 and with the help of a truck driver put them on,

then followed that truck through the mountains around every twist and turn of the highway until they got back on level ground. He made it to Calgary and later moved back to Leamington.

Red Brown had a used car lot on Erie St. North and Shorty traded his ’53 Ford for a white 1955 Buick convertible with a red interior. That car supplied Shorty with many pleasant memories. Stay tuned for another story!

Meanwhile, Garry Porter purchased Shorty’s ’53 Ford and drove it till he bought a ’54 Ford Victoria hardtop, got it repainted Candy Apple Red, and nicknamed the car “Big Red.”

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 receives a free autographed copy of my latest car book “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”

Ryan St.

Denis

takes to the stage at Two Creeks

Two Creeks Conservation Area’s Summer Concert Series welcomes another new yet established talent to the Weil stage and amphitheatre. Ryan St. Denis will take to the stage on Sunday evening, July 24, at 6:30 p.m.

Ryan was classically trained as a boy prodigy and has been performing in the local music scene since he was 7 years old. He plays a multitude of instruments including guitar, bass, mandolin and banjo, but he is perhaps best known for his skills as an accomplished fiddler.

Ryan has played with many well-known local bands over the years including Exit 31, The Chasers, Brooklyn Roebuck, Ryan Bradley, and his wife Crystal Gage. He also toured with the local band Icy Redd, performing as the Shania Twain tribute band “Shania Live!”.

Ryan will be performing his favourite countrywestern, bluegrass, westernswing and old-time fiddle music with a full band: Kevin Smith on lead guitar, Jared Lozon on bass, and Chris St. Pierre on drums.

Two Creeks is located just north of Wheatley on Kent Rd. 1. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket. Concerts are free, although the hat is passed to help offset costs. Refreshments are available from 1st Wheatley Scouts.

Shorty polishing his front bumper in Alberta.

Robert “Shorty” Wallace with his 1953 Ford in Alberta in 1954.

OBITUARY

Marie Barna

Marie Ethel Barna (Coughtrey), born in London, Ontario, on August 31, 1932 passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

Beloved wife of Eugene Barna for over 60 years. She was a loving and devoted mother of Peter (Jeannine), Jean (Kip), Paul, the late Robert (Karen), David (Joanne), Terry (Sharon), Kevin, Debra Richardson (Bob) and daughter-in-law Stella Barna. She was grandmother to Jaryd, Jacklyn, Jessica, Natasha, Zachary, Ashley, Kalvin, Anton, Marena and Ryan. She was predeceased by her sister Elaine Pitt (Coughtrey). She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.

Marie served as a Beaver Leader for over 15 years with 2nd Leamington Scouting at the First Baptist Church. She loved to knit, work in the garden and make cabbage rolls and perogies which will be dearly missed by all.

Cremation has taken place with a private family service at Lakeview Cemetery to follow.

Memorial donations may be made to the Leamington Hospital Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

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

FREE MUSIC MONDAYS at the Marina, Monday evenings until September 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., with Musical Mates Brad and Lynn Bailey and other musicians on some evenings. Bring lawnchairs and insect repellant, sit, relax and sing along to a variety of secular and gospel music. Info: 519-3264825.

INTRODUCTION TO LAWN

BOWLING at Leamington Lawn Bowling Club. Free instruction and play on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Next to the United Church at 7 John St, behind Masonic Temple. Parking lot entrance is just off Erie on Clark St., across from Police and Fire stations. Info: Jackie 519-3261361.

PELEE PAST QUESTERS WILL MEETThursday, July 21 at Woodbridge House B&B, 608 Seacliff Dr., Kingsville, for Tea, Tales and Tour. RSVP to Jackie King 519-326-1361 by Thursday.

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY IN WIND-

SOR: 4th Annual FREE BBQ, Thursday, July 28, 2016, (Rain Date: Friday, July 29) at Wigle Park on Erie St. East. The Proclamation signed by Mayor Dilkens will be read by City Councillor Rino Bortolin at 5:00 p.m. We will share a complimentary barbecue, raffle prizes and games with neighbourhood residents and visitors to the event. The CHYR radio road crew

OBITUARY

Pauline Roelens

Pauline Roelens (nee LeClaire), a resident of Wheatley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Erie Shores Hospice, with family at her side, at the age of 60. She was born in Stoney Point, and was the daughter of the late William and Rose LeClaire.

Nour Sleiman

will also be on hand with music. The event will educate attendees on Hepatitis C through offering information on hepatitis transmission, testing, prevention and treatment. Confidential testing will be available during the event between 4 – 7 p.m. for those who are interested.

WHEATLEY BASEBALL REUNION will be an occasion to “Meet, Greet and Reminisce”. Saturday, July 30, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Wheatley Arena. Everyone is invited. Note: attendees are encouraged to share their memorabilia. Arrive at 12:00 noon to set up, by Decades. A Celebration of Baseball in Wheatley 1947-1998.

FREE MUSIC MONDAYS at the Marina, Monday evenings until September 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., with Musical Mates Brad and Lynn Bailey and other musicians on some evenings. Bring lawnchairs and insect repellant, sit, relax and sing along to a variety of secular and gospel music. Info: 519-3264825.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEED FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS WINDSOR-ESSEX from the Leamington and Kingsville area. If you believe that you can make a difference in a child’s life and can commit to a minimum of one year, for a few hours a week, check out the website and online orientation at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca.

Loving wife of Arthur Roelens for 40 years. Dear mother of Tracey Franklin (Rob) and John Roelens (Melissa). Loving grandmother to Tyler, Karly, Zoey and Emma. Dear sister to Mary Ann Chauvin (Fred) and Jerome LeClaire (Diane). Predeceased by her brothers Rosaire, Edward, George, and her sister Cecile. Pauline will also be dearly missed by her four-legged friends Cookie and Rusty.

Family and friends were received at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street Leamington (519 326-2631) on Sunday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and on Monday July 18, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 22 Middleton Line, Wheatley, where the Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery, Wheatley.

Memorial donations to honour Pauline’s life can be made to Erie Shores Hospice and would be appreciated by the family.

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

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS WINDSOR-ESSEX ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS from the Leamington area to volunteer in a group mentoring setting called On Track to Success which takes place from September to June. Info at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca/ or call 519-945-5232 ext. 23 to speak with Rose Culmone, Director of Programs.

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at F.T. Sherk Complex, Wednesday, August 3, 1:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.

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

ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE'S DRINKING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance), 171 Erie St. N. DO YOU ENJOY VOLUNTEERING AND MEETING PEOPLE? South Essex Community Council in Leamington is currently looking for volunteers for Meals on Wheels Delivery. If you are interested in volunteering during the morning for about 1 hour per week or as a backup volunteer, please call Noreen or Susan at SECC - 519-326-8629 ext.381. www.secc.on.ca.

Nour Sleiman, 85 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Royal Oak Long Term Care in Kingsville on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Tannous (1995). Loving and devoted mother of Renee Derbyshire (Keith), Mona Massad (Joe), Bahia Sarkis (Paul). Cherished Sittoo of Michael (Elise), Ryan (Marisol), Lisa (Kevin), Joe (Lindsey), Megan (Jamie), and proud greatSittoo of 11 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Maroun Zyadie (late Najib), Pauline Massad (late Antonios), Frozine Sleiman. Survived by many nieces and nephews.

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

Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk St., Leamington, on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 10 a.m. Interment at Erie Memorial Gardens followed.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Royal Oak Long Term Care (Resident Activity Fund) would be appreciated.

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

Reader expresses frustration

3) Town and city governments.

4) Police.

5) Humane Society.

6) Big business says take our products and like them.

7) Utilities, gas, hydro, oil. Don’t like us? Too bad – do as I say.

8) Churches – need I say more?

9) Medical profession –doctors are told what they must do for patients.

11) Food industries – are your foods really safe to eat?

12) Manufacturing industry has nothing but profit in mind. Many accidents are caused by this frame of mind.

13) Most of all insurance companies, the biggest and worst of all business.

– Ollie J Pierce, Leamington

OBITUARY

Gerald Terron

Gerald Terron, 91 years, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 at his home.

Beloved husband of Anna (Hordyevich) (2010).

Dear father of Thomas (Laurie), Gerald, and Katherine Fox (Brad). Loving grandfather of Elizabeth Terron (Mike), Charlie Terron (Crystal), Mary Katherine Fox (Kyle), Michael J. Fox, Heather Terron, and great-grandfather of Aleksander Terron. Predeceased by his parents Onufrey and Helena, his brothers Alex and George, and his sister Helen Basaraba.

Gerry was very active in the rural community. He was a board member of the OFVGA, past president of the Leamington Kiwanis Club, vice-chair of the Essex County School Board, and a former member and Deputy-Reeve of Mersea Township Council.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, July 18, 2106 from 2-9 p.m. Prayers were Monday 7 p.m.

Funeral Service was held at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 10 a.m. with V. Rev. Fr. Lev Kopistiansky, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Detroit, officiating. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Crop Research & Innovation Centre - Ridgetown College. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Alva Tippett

Alva Ruth Tippett, 84 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 11, 2016.

Anne Marie Wiens

April 18, 1931-July 14, 2016

Beloved wife of Ralph for 63 years. Loving mother of Debra Tippett (late Terry Depodesta), David Tippett (Lori). Adored grandmother of Jennifer Cassidy, Sarah Dinner (Michael), Jonathan Tippett (Jesse Bettio). Proud great-grandmother of Ashlyn Cassidy, Charlie and Emmie Dinner. Dear sister of Norma Derbyshire (Bill), and the late Ellery Carder (Betty). Special aunt to her nieces and nephews.

Alva operated a nursery school in Leamington for many years. She enjoyed gardening, curling and tennis. Alva was Past President of the Leamington Kinette Club and member of the K40 Club. For over 28 years, Alva and Ralph spent their winters in Florida.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Service to celebrate Alva’s life at 11:30 a.m. Following Alva’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation may be made by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

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

Tourist says a big thank you to Good Samaritan

On the 7th of July, I was on a bus trip to Pelee Island with Great Canadian Tours. After leaving the ferry our coach broke down, and after waiting for 2 hours at an intersection in Leamington a Good Samaritan came walking up to the coach with a case of water and two bags of

cookies on his shoulder.

I didn’t catch his name, but I would just like to say a big thank you to this gentleman.

– Fran Pirie Powassan, ON

Anne Marie Wiens (nee Epp), born in Port Rowan, Ontario. Beloved wife of Walter for over 60 years. Survived by Walter and children David, Karen, Ruth (Jeff) Neufeld, Harold (Carol), Paul. Survived by grandchildren

Becky Leili, Stacy (Will) McCracken, Steve (Hilary) Neufeld, Scott (Sarah) Neufeld, Kristen and Kimberly Wiens. Predeceased by granddaughter Sara Leili. Leaves behind six greatgrandchildren whom she adored. Anne enjoyed many vacation trips to the cottage with family and friends.

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

Funeral Service to celebrate Anne’s life was held at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, Leamington, on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 11 a.m.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, UMEI or the Leamington Mennonite Home would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Registration open for county-wide student shuttle service

As costs of living and academia continue to rise, local students and parents are faced with many difficult decisions. This is especially true of students living in the county who currently attend St. Clair College and need to find an affordable way to commute to and from school each day.

A convenient solution is the St. Clair Student Shuttle, which offers accessible, countywide transportation services to the St. Clair College main campus.

The service, which started in 2013, is provided through a collaboration of three local non-profit organizations: South Essex Community Council (SECC), Essex Community Services (ECS), and Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). This ensures that students from across the county are able to access this service through local administrators and representatives.

“This service addresses the transportation barrier that some county students have in accessing quality post-secondary education.” Carolyn Warkentin, SECC executive director, said. “Providing this service means that we can help students fulfill their career aspirations by making training accessible.”

It is her hope that this service will encourage more students to find local work and stay in and support Windsor-Essex County.

Registration for the St. Clair Student Shuttle is now open, and is mandatory for any student looking to access the service. There is a monthly user fee to offset the costs incurred by the organizations. Once a student has registered, they will be given information on pickup and drop-off times and locations. Seating is limited and will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Students may call the organization closest to their residence to register.

Lions Present Cheque to Erie Shores Hospice

Happy 70th Birthday

Jim & Jean were married on July 27th, 1946 at Trinity United Church, Wheatley. They have three children, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. They celebrated their milestone anniversary with family.

Don,

loving memory of

Who passed away 10 years ago

May 15, 1932 - July 25, 2006

you.

We will miss you on your birthday, August 1 but will have a cake with candles, and also a few tears.

We thought of you today

But that is nothing new.

We thought of you yesterday

And will tomorrow too.

We think of you in silence

And make no outward show

For what it meant to lose you

Only those who love you know.

Remembering you is easy

We do it every day. It's the heartache of losing you

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of a dear and loving son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle KEVIN HENRY

SLINGERLAND

Who passed away 20 years ago. April 17, 1968 - July 23, 1996

Kevin, we think about you often, Talk about you still.

You have never been forgotten And never ever will.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain,

To walk with us throughout our lives

Until we meet again.

Kevin, you are forever loved, remembered and missed by your loving family, Mom & Dad, Stephen, Laurie, Christopher & Danielle

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You

The family of Renée Beaulieu would like to thank everyone for their acts of kindness, food, flowers, donations and generosity shown to us in the recent loss of our loving daughter, sister, aunt & friend. Special thanks to my sister Doreen Kuli for all your help, to Reid Funeral Home and Pastor Larry Forsyth for a beautiful service.

Linda Beaulieu & Tim, Eric Benjawan, Michael & Jamie

The Lions Club recently presented Erie Shores Hospice with a cheque toward their $50,000 commitment. From left to right are Lions Director Jim May, Carol Derbyshire of the Hospice of Windsor-Essex County, Lions Director Dave Dillon, Ross Barnwell of the LDMH Foundation, and Lions Director Candy Westlake. The commitment will help create a wellness room at the Erie Shores Hospice for children and their families. – Submitted photo

Team Leamington wins coveted Municipal Cup

Community Living Essex County played host to the 26th Annual Charity Golf Classic at Sutton Creek Golf Club in Essex on Thursday, July 14. A sold out field of 144 golfers, including representatives from municipalities from across Essex County, enjoyed a fun day of golf for Community Living Essex County in support of people with an intellectual disability and their families across Essex County.

Team Leamington beat out teams from the municipalities of Lakeshore and Kingsville, Essex and defending champions LaSalle, all vying for the coveted Municipal Cup and bragging rights for the municipality with the lowest overall team score. The winning team is from the Town of Leamington and included Mayor John Paterson, CAO Peter Neufeld, Brian Humphreys and Ward Hutchins.

Many area businesses and organizations throughout Essex County donated prizes for the participants and were lead, sign and hole and dinner sponsors for the event. Staff and volunteers worked hard to ensure another successful event. A final number on the amount raised from the event will be announced shortly.

Electric vehicle charging stations coming soon

Ontario is building almost 500 electric vehicle charging stations at over 250 convenient locations across the province to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution and fight climate change.

The province is working with 24 public and privatesector partners to create an unprecedented network of public charging electric vehicle stations in cities, along highways, at workplaces and at various public places across Ontario. This includes over 200 Level 3 and nearly 300 Level 2 charging stations. The entire network will be in service by March 31, 2017.

Expanded charging infrastructure across the province and will help address “range anxiety”, a common concern of consumers regarding the distance electric vehicles can travel compared to traditional vehicles. Building a more robust network of public chargers across Ontario allows electric vehicle owners to plan longer trips knowing that charging stations are as readily available as gas stations. With the new network of stations, electric vehicle drivers will be able to travel

confidently from Windsor to Ottawa or from Toronto to North Bay and within and around major urban centres.

There are nearly 7,000 electric vehicles currently on the road in Ontario. An interactive map of the network of EVCO (Electric Vehicle Charger Ontario)

stations will be easily accessible at www.mto.gov.on.ca/ english/traveller/trip/map. shtml?evco=true

Locally there will be stations in Leamington (McDonalds, Talbot St. W.), Essex, Colchester Harbour, Windsor, Chatham, Wallaceburg and Sarnia.

Nicholls, MPP presents:

Numerous vehicles failing to “Move Over”

On July 15 the OPP in Essex County, along with the Ministry of Transportation, conducted an enforcement initiative in Essex County, concentrated on Highway 3.

A total of 16 Provincial Offences Notices were issued for motorists failing to move over. Ten other Highway Traffic Act (HTA) notices were given out in the span of 2½ hours.

A conviction for a first offence of the Move Over Law will result in a fine of between $400 and $2000 and three demerit points, plus a possible licence suspension for up to two years.

Since 1989, five OPP officers have been killed in the line of duty on the roadside when they were hit by other drivers. These deaths could have been prevented if the motorist had slowed down and safely moved over one lane.

The Move Over Law under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario was enacted in 2003 as a means of protecting emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) personnel who respond to incidents on the roadside.

It is the responsibility of all licenced motorists to be aware of and comply with Ontario’s Move Over Law.

Leamington mayor John Paterson accepted the Charity Golf Classic Municipal Cup trophy at the annual tournament held July 14 at Sutton Creek Golf Club. From left to right are Community Living Essex County self advocate Scott Legault of Leamington, manager of Community Relations Tony DeSantis, Mayor Paterson, and Kyle Spearing of Sutton Creek Golf Club. (Submitted photo)

Canadian Tire $1,000 gift card winner

Canadian Tire Leamington customer Imad Alaskar (centre) was a recent winner of $1,000 in gift cards from the store, presented by Leamington branch cashier manager Julie Mellow (to Alaskar’s immediate left) Wednesday, July 13. Also gathering to congratulate Alaskar was store manager Ron McLean (to Massad’s immediate right) and a group of additional Canadian Tire Leamington employees. Customers can enter for a chance to win the prize by visiting the Canadian Tire website or phone number printed on receipts as provided by cashiers. Customers are eligible to win the $1,000 gift card prize after conducting a customer service survey, available at all Canadian Tire branches across the country as a means of monitoring, maintaining and improving service with clientele. Alaskar, owner of Nader’s Taxi, is a frequent customer at the Leamington store at 262 Erie St. South.

Sun Parlour Rodeo began over 15 years ago with a small idea from a local cowboy. He thought that it might be good entertainment to bring a rodeo to the area. John Pavao thought that it would be a great way to bring the community together and raise some money for the local hospital. After meeting with BJ Prince from the Rawhide Rodeo Company, they decided that it was worth a try! John and a few friends formed the Sun Parlour Rodeo Committee and began planning for the first Sun Parlour Rodeo in 2001.

The first year drew a crowd of about 3000-4000 people and purchased a bladder scanner for the Leamington District Memorial Hospital with the money raised. Throughout the past 13 years a bladder scanner, baby monitor, portable defibrillator as well as $45,000 towards the dialysis unit has been donated, totaling $100,000 to the Leamington District Memorial Hospital. In 2008, Sun Parlour Rodeo thought that WE Care for Kids, a local children’s charity, would be an excellent partner for the event and has since donated $108,500 to that cause. In 2014, the Hospice of Windsor Essex County Inc. Erie Shores Campus was selected as charity of choice and received $40,000 their first year, assisting in reaching a grand total of charitable donations to date of about $248,500.

The very successful charity event continues to be produced by BJ Prince and his amazing Rawhide Rodeo crew. They continue to bring their energy and commitment year after year. Today, the event is planned by a family of five with the help of many family members and friends, and all of the proceeds will be donated again to the Hospice of Windsor-Essex County Inc. Erie Shores Campus.

The event could not be possible without the tremendous support of the local sponsors who have given generously over the past 15 years. The people of the surrounding community have also supported the event through their commitment in attending the event year after year. This year’s rodeo is July 30th and 31st at Easy Walking Stables at 1835 County Rd. 18, R.R. #2, Kingsville.

Sun Parlour Rodeo Family The family that makes it happen!

Local athlete qualifies for world half ironman

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington’s Travis Fehr is a fast learner in more ways than one.

Less than two years after participating in his first-ever triathlon, Fehr entered his firstever half ironman, dubbed the Subaru Ironman 70.3 in Muskoka. The Leamington native finished the Sunday, July 10 event third in the 18-24-year-old male category, 53rd amid all male participants and 54th overall among 1,261 registered athletes ranging from ages 18 to 80. The top two finishers of each agegender category qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Chattanooga, Tenn. in September of 2017. As 18-24 male secondplace finisher Charles Martin will not be able to attend, Fehr agreed to take his place.

“I’d just like to place as high as I can there and keep getting faster,” he explained of his goals next year in Tennessee.

Leamington’s Travis Fehr competes in his first-ever half ironman Sunday, July 10 in Muskoka. Fehr, who has been taking part in sprint and standard triathlons for less than two years, finished third overall in the 18-24-year-old male division and has qualified for the Half Ironman World Championships in Chattanooga, Tenn. in September of next year. (Submitted photo)

Fehr described the run as his strongest of the three triathlon disciplines, followed closely by the cycling portion of the race. The results of the Subaru Ironman 70.3 Muskoka — the number signifying the combined distance of the three segments in miles and used as an alternative term to half ironman — supported his assessment. Fehr finished the 1.93 km swim in 33:49, placing him in 12th within his division, 182nd among males and 237th overall.

After a swim-to-bike transition of 3:14, Fehr navigated the 90 km bike ride in 2:49:31, advancing him to sixth in his division, 90th among males and 92nd overall. The local athlete reeled in more competitors through the 21 km run, preceded by a 53 second transition for a total elapsed time of 4:59:39. Between completing the swim and finishing the race, Fehr passed 183 fellow competitors.

The local 20-year-old spent 14 years playing minor hockey while his father ran marathons and his sister competed in cross-country races. Fehr had expressed an interest in triathlons for the past several years and upon learning that his post-secondary educational facility of choice — Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia — hosted a team, he decided to try out. He joined Liberty’s triathlon team at the same time it was introduced to a new coach, Parker Spencer.

“It was something that I’ve always wanted to do and as soon as I started, I fell in love with it,” he explained.

Most of the triathlons Fehr has entered representing his university have been standard/ Olympic distances of 1.5 km in the swim, 40 km of cycling and 10 km in the running segment.

One of Fehr’s best finishes was in a sprint triathlon in Florida, where he finished 11th among about 50 entries in a time of one hour and four minutes. The sprint triathlon of an

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Local pitcher chosen for Team Ontario

By Bryan Jessop

Despite not exactly being the largest player representing a community that’s far from being one of the largest in the province, Leamington’s Aidan Massad is thinking big.

Earlier this month, 17-year-old Massad was informed that he was one of 20 players selected to make up the roster of Team Ontario’s U17 baseball team. The provincial squad will make a trip to Fort McMurray, AB, Aug. 3-8 to take part in the 2016 Baseball Canada Cup Championships — Massad’s first taste of national competition. Rumours circulated earlier that Fort McMurray would be unable to host the tournament because of massive wildfires that erupted earlier this year, but the 20 per cent of the community that sustained significant damage does not include the hosting facilities.

The Cardinal Carter student was one of about 250 to attend the first of two tryouts for the team in Vaughan, a GTA community directly north of North York and west of Richmond Hill. For the second tryout, coaches whittled the field of applicants down to 40. The group was split into two teams for a series of scrimmage games to determine which players would make the final cut and be added to the roster of 20 players.

Massad tried out as both pitcher and second baseman and was chosen to play for Team Ontario in the former of the two positions. He was informed of being selected on July 5 by Marc Picard, a member of Team Ontario’s selection group who is well known in Windsor’s baseball community. Players with the team living close to Windsor — including Massad — gathered there Monday, July 18 to prepare for this year’s national tournament.

“It’s something I wasn’t expecting,” said Massad, whose friend Seth Chauvin of Tecumseh’s midget travel club also made the provincial team. “I didn’t think I’d

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Aidan Massad

Local athlete qualifies for world half ironman

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800 m swim, 24 km of cycling and five kilometre runs is the format used for the Leamington Triathlon Weekend. Fehr explained that he would like to participate in his hometown’s triathlon, but has not yet been able to accommodate it with his schedule.

The local runner described this year’s Collegiate Nationals at Clemson University in South Carolina in April as possibly his best race, where he finished 136th in the standard distances. Although noting that Liberty’s triathlon program isn’t as well-developed as it is in some of the other schools in the region, Fehr said Spencer is making efforts to improve the team for the near future.

“It’s looking really promising for this coming year,” explained Fehr, who recently completed his second year in biochemistry. “He’s an excellent coach. With me, he took a triathlon newcomer and turned him into a world qualifier.”

During the summer, Fehr works on the shop floor at Uni-Fab and trains rigorously in all three parts of the triathlon race. At Liberty, the team practices up to a couple times per day. Training at home for Fehr during the summer is scheduled around his work hours through the week and becomes more intense during weekends.

Midget Lakers win two in Belle River

On Tuesday, July 12 the Leamington Midget Lakers swept an unconventional doubleheader in Belle River. In the opening game they defeated the Belle River Majors 7-3 and in the second game they beat the Belle River Minors 5-2.

Against the Majors, Kameron Wall led the way with a 3-hit performance. Ryan Wall belted out a pair of hits, while Aidan Massad, Brandon Teichroeb, Lucas Lamotte, Anthony Fehr, Kyle Wall and Derrick Antunes had single tallies.

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Massad and Kameron Wall shared the pitching duties in the opener combining to strike out seven Belle River batters.

In the nightcap, James Hiebert struck out seven in four innings of shutout ball to earn the win against the Belle River Minors. Emilio Gomez and Lamotte came on in relief.

Massad stroked a pair of long triples offensively. Fehr, Kyle Wall, Antunes, Teichroeb and Lamotte had two hits each.

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Local pitcher chosen for Team Ontario

(Continued from page 17) even be at the 40-man tryout, so I feel blessed to be picked for sure. It’ll only be the second time I’ve ever been on a plane — that alone is exciting.”

The 5’ 7” Leamington Laker isn’t expected to bat for the Ontario team, nor take to any position other than on the mound. Regardless, he’s thrilled to be given the opportunity to play in the national tournament.

“They just said the word ‘pitcher’ and I was smiling from ear to ear,” Massed explained.

At the U17 level, the Baseball Canada Cup Championships includes a team from each of the nation’s 10 provinces. Teams will be arranged into two pools of five and play four round robin games before the top four engage in semifinal matches. Winners from the semis will go head-to-head for the championship. The annual tournament is utilized by Baseball Canada as a means of scouting talent for future world junior teams.

It is not yet known if Massad will be assigned to starter or relief duties as a pitcher with the Ontario team. For the midget Leamington Lakers, he is a routine starting pitcher and is also described as one of the three-county league’s best third basemen. The son of Dave and Troy-Anne Massad, Aidan has played organized baseball for the past 12 years, the most recent 10 of which have been with Lakers travel teams.

“He’ll make a definite impact on that team,” said midget Lakers head coach Chris Lamotte. “If you wanted to pick someone as an ambassador for your team, he’d be it.” Lamotte explained that Massad’s fastball is capable of 85 mph speeds and that on average, he strikes out from 12 to 14 batters per seven-inning game as a starter. The coach noted that Massad outpitches players standing more than six feet in height with a big step and good mechanics. The Grade 11 Cougar describes his pitch of choice as a low, inside curve ball to left-handed batters.

With Leamington registered as one of the Ontario Baseball Association’s “C” centres, Massad and the rookie division Lakers captured the OBA title in 2008. Seven players from the championship team — Brett Enns, Dawson Iles, Lucas Lamotte, Kameron Wall, Kyle Wall, Ryan Wall and Massad — remain teammates with the current midget Lakers. The Leamington midgets established a record of 19 wins and three losses going into the July 16 weekend’s Matt Krol Memorial Tournament in Ancaster. There, Leamington was grouped with larger centres including Barrie, Mississauga and Kanata. The previous tournament brought the team to LaSalle, where they lost 5-4 in the final to the hosting Titans.

Massad also plays competitive baseball with the Cardinal Carter Cougars, who selected him as the team’s MVP for two of the past three years. His grandfather Joe O’Neill explained that during the second of two tryout camps in Vaughan, Aidan was also effective at the plate, registering a batting average above the .400 mark.

“I really like to see good things happen to good kids, and he’s a good kid,” said midget Lakers scorekeeper/assistant coach Terry Misener, who noted that Massad has been spotted assisting a groundskeeping crew with pulling a tarp over the pitcher’s mound during a recent rain-interrupted game. “Making the Ontario team is quite an accomplishment, especially since he’s from a C team and most kids at tryouts are from Triple-A teams. It should be a lot of fun for him.”

A love of baseball is common in the Massad family. O’Neill was an accomplished player during his days with the sport while Aidan’s older brother Nate played house league until starting college and his younger brother Rowan is currently with the bantam Lakers. Aidan has been approached by local Triple A clubs in Windsor and Tecumseh to play for those teams, but he is content to represent his hometown instead. In a recent game against a talented Wyoming team, Massad struck out 15 and was one walk away from a perfect game.

“He’s really come into his own in the past two years,” Misener said. “He’s really worked hard to improve and it shows.”

Last year’s midget Lakers was the first team at that level fielded in Leamington in about half a decade. With no third- and final-year players on this season’s roster, Misener explained that the 2017 edition of the team will have high expectations. The team has been led by coaches Chris Lamotte, John Wall and Misener for the past three years.

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On Tuesday, July 12 the Erie Shores 18hole ladies golf league played the game of S & Ts, which is the holes that start with the letter “s” and “t”.

The winner of A flight was Carol Quinn with 44. The winners of B flight were tied with 48. They were Anne Badz, Mary Wilson and Muriel Davey. The winner of C flight was Lieta Vines with 52.

There were only four chip-ins last week: Carol Quinn on #16, Gloria Thiessen on #5, Jean Penner on #7 and Lori Kelly on #3.

Good golfing, ladies.

Moving on up… or down

By Bryan Jessop

In last week’s unrelenting rant about the difference and relevance between different levels of junior hockey, I neglected to mention a proposed solution that I’ve read online more than once.

Well, it wasn’t so much neglect as it was trying unsuccessfully to keep it short. Anyway, I stumbled upon the idea of relegation/promotion. In short, it’s a system seldom used on this side of the pond where teams finishing last at the end of the regular season are ‘demoted’ into the next level down. At the same time, teams from those lower levels who finish the season atop the standings are permitted to advance to the next league/level up starting with the next season.

In at least one case, relegation/promotion was suggested as a means to solve the argument over whether or not the Ontario Junior Hockey League is worthy of loftier league designation (Tier II Junior A) than the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (Junior B).

It seems to have worked with men’s soccer in this neck of the woods, but for other organized leagues, I can’t see how it would succeed. On paper, it’s a great way to deal with parity issues — if relegation/promotion was rampant, the Essex 73’s would have traded leagues with the St. Marys Lincolns and/or Lambton Shores Predators years ago. One of the problems that would have to be involved in bouncing from league to league would be budgeting expenses from one year to the next. Suddenly, teams would find themselves taking on exponentially higher transportation costs from season to season. Then there’s the issue of whether or not you’ve lost key players from the end of one year to the beginning of the next. Imagine entering a more competitive league AND losing four or five of your top players from last season at the same time. So much for parity.

I’ve heard more than a few conversations where fans speculate on whether the championship (or at least consistently successful) team they support could whoop the cellar dwellers from the next league up. In the late 1970s, the Great Lakes Junior C’s Belle River Bulldogs believed they were one of those teams. They moved up to the Western B loop the following year, where they lasted one full season before folding and returning to their C league of origin a short time later. Don’t even get me started on the Petrolia Jets, who went C to B twice before relocating to Forest

(Lambton Shores). Here’s to hoping the new Petrolia (formerly Alvinston) Flyers don’t get that same crazy idea in their heads. There’s already a Flyers in the GOJHL anyway. Speaking of which, I remember vaguely when Leamington’s C team moved up to B in the early 1990s. With a record of 15-27-5-5 and ninth place finish in what was then a 10-team Western Ontario Hockey League, success did not come right off the hop —at least not quite. It took an entire season for the Flyers to finish first in their division (1993-94) and second overall. This was back when the Maroons were the MicMacs, the Legionnaires were the Bees, the Rockets were the Blades, the LaSalle Predators were the Windsor Bulldogs, the Lambton Shores Predators were the Petrolia Jets and before the Aylmer Aces moved down to Junior C and became the Spitfires (these names leave me wondering if that particular town has a history of producing top-notch fighter pilots). Much has changed in those 20 years. Only the St. Thomas Stars, London Nationals and St. Marys Lincolns (who finished first overall by 12 points over Leamington) have retained both their nicknames and home towns since Leamington joined the fray.

So why do some teams flop and others flourish when moving up a notch? Ramping up sponsorship levels and realizing that you can’t take on higher-caliber teams with the same roster you used against your former adversaries is a good start. Some make the mistake of believing that the host community’s size alone should define the level where the team competes. Sure, Mooretown’s size will probably prevent it from ever moving up to the GOJHL (not to mention it’s proximity to Sarnia), but there are other factors to consider. Is the fan base and corporate support there? Tecumseh lost its Junior B team immediately after winning the Sutherland Cup. Is the arena and its amenities up to par? So far, Chatham’s aging barn has cost it two shots at reeling in an OHL franchise. Population alone can’t serve as the measuring stick for where a team should compete. If that were the case, Woodstock — more than four times larger than St. Marys — would be a B (instead of C) team. Hey, I

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Anyway, Orillia also sports a human head count of more than 30,000 — making it bigger than five Western Conference B teams — yet it’s Terriers are also a C club (sorry, no sleep depravation-triggered joke for that one).

So with all the factors to consider in moving a single team up or down a notch, is the OHA justified in refusing to allow an entire 27-team league (26, depending on whether or not Buffalo has its act together from one year to the next) to move from B to A? That depends on your own take on the relevance of certain factors, I suppose (oops, didn’t originally intend for this column to be “The better letter, Part II”). The entire SOJHL moved from D to C a few short years ago and seems to be producing league champs that are steadily more competitive with already established league winners from the other seven PJHL divisions. Not sure why the OHA thinks the GOJHL couldn’t do the same in the A loop… but perhaps I’ve said (way) too much.

Wheatley women’s ball hockey

Wheatley Women’s ball hockey is winding down with only one regular night left and the championship night on July 25.

The first game on Monday, July 11 saw Car Barn edge out Johnston Net & Twine 3-2. Scoring for Car Barn were Ryah Cottingham, Jenn Cardosa and Jessica Duchenne. Tracy Sample and Amy Bell netted the Johnston goals.

In the second game it was Wheatley Journal over Anthony-Keats 5-2. Kerra Gradwell had the hatrick and singles went to Marianne Vergeer and Jessica Prudence. Scoring for Anthony-Keats were Letisha Cook and Kayla Lindsay.

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Progs golf results

Another hot and muggy day greeted 51 progs golfers at Erie Shores on July 12. Even though the temperature got over 32º, only a dozen golfers were hot.

Team D was victorious with the help of a few solid scores. Winning members, each receiving $10, were Dick Segedin, Kevin Shaften, Joe Verhoeven, Wayne Gillett, Bill Stackpoole, Orest Hrynewich, Brett Madden, Fred Klassen, Ken Segedin, Andy Herring, Bill Kelly, Ward Hutchins and Dan Musuronchan.

Top scorers were Kevin Shaften with a +11 worth $20, Joe Verhoeven with a +8 worth $15, and Greg Dunmore and Ron Trembley each with a +7 worth $5. Again, Team D members can thank Kevin and Joe for their golf skills this day. Nice game, guys!

A showing of optimism was noted by Ward and Wayne as they handed in their empty envelopes expecting them to be filled in again next week.

There were only 2 skins and they went to Dick Segedin and Mike Herbert who each won $40. Many heads were shaking as fellow proggers thought if they had made that 10 foot putt… what could have been!

“Pizza Pete” continued his hold on the snake last week. He gave it to Larry Roberts who held it for him for a few holes, not that he admitted right away about his 3 putt, but Pete couldn’t let go of that little purple guy and regained him on the 17th. It was a game of mental fortitude and positive thinking. Pete placed his first putt past the hole, about 3 feet. He was going to mark it but noticed that the ball’s marking was in line, just the way he would have placed it. It was an omen of success. Pete pushed the ball right of the hole. Pete tried to get into Larry’s psyche by asking him if he inhaled or exhaled during his backswing. This left a moment of laughter and pause. Larry was able to complete the hole in 2 putts. So who gets to play with Pete next week?

Hopefully the nice warm weather will continue this month. Remember to keep hydrated in this heat.

Thursday night

men’s golf

The teams of Jack Nicklaus and Walter Hagen finished on top in the weekly battle last week, July 14, at the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores Golf Club, just one point ahead of the teams of Byron Nelson and Tom Watson and two more ahead of Team Gary Player.

In the overall season standings, Team Byron Nelson stretched its first place lead by gathering another 13 points for a 141 total. That gives them a 13-point edge over the second place teams of Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus who both have 128.

Standing another 9 points back in fourth place is Team Gary Player with 119 and two more than Team San Snead who is sitting in fifth place with 117 points. Close behind them in sixth place with 115 points is Team Tiger Woods. Mike Ferreira continues his hot pace in the individual competition winning the longest putt honours and shooting a two under par 33 to finish as low gross shooter, 3 ahead of Charles Beneteau, Kevin Babkirk and Neil Sawatzky who all had even par rounds of 35. Sawatzky also won closest to the pin award, while big hitting George Bergen has the longest drive of the night.

In the handicap flight, Dan Goodison led the way with a 5 under net 30, two better than Kevin Babkirk’s net round of 32. Finishing one more back with net scores of 33 were Abe Bergen, Ted Dube, Ralph Warkentin, Jim Dueckman, Joe Moavro and Armand Mucci.

It was also a hot night in the skins competition with 8 different players picking up cash, including Charles Beneteau, Bob Dick, Joe Moavro, Claudio Sabelli, John Penner, Dustin Wright, Abe Bergen and Derrick Hutchins.

To follow the complete list of the league’s weekly results and find out more about upcoming matches and fun nights go to www.erieshoresgolf.com and click on the “Official Thursday Night Men’s League Website”.

Sizzling scores for TT senior golfers

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, July 12 there were 66 Talbot Trail senior golfers and one guest participating. It was a rather hot, humid day so most of the boys looked for shade trees whenever possible.

The top score for the day went to Dutchy with his spectacular 36. Steadily improving Scratchy produced the winning shot on #9. Terry was a mere 6.5 feet from the stick. Herb Reid’s outstanding 19 foot putt won him long putt laurels.

In the 50-67y division, Herb Reid’s excellent 39 led the way. Both Terry Scratch and John Liddell also had terrific games as they scored 40s. Jim Pearson and Jamie Arquette were two shots back with their superb 42s. Larry Hughes fired a very praiseworthy 43. Both Bummy and Steve Longeway travelled the course in very solid 44s. Wiz, Dave Overholt and Dave Clark fired very commendable 45s. Kevin Jordan earned a very fine 46. John Blood and Howard Mulrain received nifty 50.

In the 68-72y division, Bill Ward played impressive golf as he placed second to Dutchy. Bill shot an outstanding 39. Bob McLean obtained an excellent 41. Four golfers who fired terrific 42s were Ray La Pierre, Al Zanuttini, Rick Thompson and Pat Hill. Rick Epplett and Al Matthews scored brilliant 43s. This was Rick’s best game ever! Mike Getty played extremely well as he achieved a solid 44. Both Dave Dent and Doug Langlois produced very commendable 45s. Larry Schmidt and Paul Harrison shot praiseworthy 47s. Gary Benninger scored a satisfying 48.

In the 73-79y division, Vic Reynaert and Mike Wright had the right stuff as they fired masterful 38s. Joe Vertel and Terry Bee earned terrific 43 and 44 results respectively. Bob Scott shot a very praiseworthy 45. Paul Brown and Eugene Abbruzzese achieved very commendable 46s. Pete Daudlin, Don Willan and Ray Foster scored very solid results of 47, 48 and 49 respectively. Other noteworthy results came from Larry Hillman, Fred Takaki, Gerry Becigneul and Ron Steingart.

In the 80-84 y section, Bob Freure continued his superb play by shooting an inspiring 45. Walter Balsam regained his golfing form to earn a very solid 48. Tom Hyatt placed third with a nifty 50. Other fine efforts came from Stan Balsam and Bill Edwards.

The 85y+ division also produced some outstanding scores. Youngster Dave La Bonte fired a masterful 46. Dave Krueger must have taught his son how to drive the golf ball. Dave hit a number of long drives and they were in the fairway. Dave received a superb 52. Orville Ellwood continued his terrific play by earning a very commendable 53. Bill Westrop and Murray Cascadden also shot inspiring rounds of 54 and 56 respectively.

Greg wanted everyone to know that the Doc McLean Senior Invitational will be held on Wednesday, September 7. This is a very player friendly tournament.

The league will be travelling to Deer Run next week and there are plans to play Blenheim and Kingsville in the upcoming months.

Well, I learned that some women read the golf news, and they aren’t always amused when I make their husbands older than they are. Why? They don’t want people to think they’re close to that age! Sorry!

Golf is a strange game. One day you drive well, but can’t putt. The next day you make all the putts, but the driving is terrible. When the putting and driving are great, the chipping and short irons are terrible. That’s why we love golf! We keep trying to get it right. After about 60 years of golfing, I’m still trying!

E.S. senior men’s golf

Sixty-seven Erie Shores senior golfers enjoyed another fine day of golf on July 11.

Fifty-fifty winners were John Rutgers and Ron Tremblay. Closest to pin on #3 was Bill Gherasim and on #16 Guy McIntyre’s first shot of the day held out. Longest putt on #4 was made by Alden Werner and on #14 it was Richard Leslie’s putt that held up.

The winning team and low net among the other 3 golfers and went to Gary Alderson, Bob Sinclair, Wayne McKeen and Bob Sutherland at 122. Second at 124 was Dave Wilkinson, Will Patkau, Larry Lucier, and Ray Ozorio. Third place with a score of 125 went to Bill Stackpoole, Tim Dobson, Don Mensch, and Jeff Brown. Fourth place at 126 went to the team of Ron Tiessen, Heinz Kosempel, Gary McRae and Carl Young.

Low round for the day went to Ron Tiessen with a fine 76, followed by Bill Stackpoole and Matt Dinchik with 77. Also breaking 80 with 78s were Ron Tremblay and John Rutgers.

Three golfers had 2 birds each – Heinz Kosempel, Ron Tremblay and Tom Klassen. Jim Jones birdied #2, Bill Stackpoole and Bill Gherasim birdied the 3rd hole, John Patterson birdied #4 and Ron Tiessen birdied #6. The 8th hole was birdied by Neil Reimer. Tim Dobson and Henry Hildebrandt both birdied #9. The 10th was birdied by John Rutgers and Dick Segedin birdied #11. Three golfers birdied the 12th –Bob Sinclair, Don Mensch and Steve O’Hara. The 14th was birdied by Kevin Shaften, the 15th by Wayne Mckeen, and the 16th by both Frank Gow and Les Young.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, July 11: North/ South - 1st Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Marie Ellwood and Dorothy McGregor, 3rd Roy Trowell and Jeanne Manners. East/ West - 1st Agnes Fraser and Frank Duransky, 2nd Derek Parry and Ron Martin, 3rd Jim Perkes and Roger Cote. Games are each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, July 13: 1st Jack Warmenhoven and Sharon Lutz, 2nd Ron Martin and Derek Parry, 3rd Marilyn Robbins and Elizabeth Moran. East/West - 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Dorothy and John McGregor, 3rd Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

Harrow Bridge Club, July 14: North/South - 1st Sharon Lutz and Shirley Plant, 2nd Ann Pascoe and Jane Gollmer, 3rd Helen Jenner and Jenny Cornwall. East/ West - 1st Bob Friend and Paul Blair, 2nd Kay and Dennis Peters, 3rd Mary Strachen and Patricia Sanford. Bridge is on Thursday at Harrowood, 7 p.m.

Armando’s Rookies on winning streak

Armando’s Pizza rookie baseball team rallied from one run down to defeat Unico Foods on July 16 in a hotly contested back and forth game.

James Sonoski and Isaac Guillermo scored the tying and go-ahead runs. Caidon Fuller and Travis Dupuis had strong hitting games, while Fuller, Guillermo and Daniel Saad starred defensively.

Armando’s is riding a six-game win streak going into its wind-up game Saturday against another hot team, M.R. Meats.

Day Camp Kids Enjoy Zumba

Zumba Judy came to visit the kids July 14 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex Summer Day Camp to teach a personalized Zumba class. The kids learned many different dances, and also enjoyed swimming and skating.

derby

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In fact, Horoky said after much hounding he finally con-

vinced Buck to allow Dylan to work as his first mate on his fishing charter through the week. He may not be a big guy, said Horoky, but his fishing sense and boat sense more than make up for it.

“He was my first round draft choice two years ago,” said Horoky, “and he was an excellent choice.”

Chair of the derby, Scott Treanor, said over 350 anglers competed in the event and said it was because of the generosity of the sponsors and the dedicated volunteers that helped make it so successful.

The winners in Saturday’s derby were:

Largest Perch

Paul Fountain, 12” ($200).

Largest Walleye

1. Kevin Desrosiers, 30-1/2” ($1000).

2. Dylan Gignac, 30-1/4” ($750).

3. Jonathan Kopcok, 29-5/8” ($500).

4. Tyler Gignac, 29-1/2” ($400).

5. Kaden Cecile, 28-7/8” ($400) .

6. Buck Gignac, 28-3/4” ($300).

7. Matt Roung and Robert Gignac Sr., tie 28-5/8” ($200).

9. Larry Hillman, 28-1/2” ($200).

10. Daniel Levasseur, 28-5/16” ($200).

The winners in the Saturday, July 16 third annual Walleye Derby, held at Leamington Marina in partnership with the Kingsville Lions Club, were, back row, left to right: Larry Hillman, Robert (Pitter) Gignac Sr., Buck Gignac, Matt Roung, Kevin Desrosiers (grand prizewinner), John Kopcok, Karl Lovett (with sponsor, the IBEW Construction Council of Ontario, Local 773) and Mike Lalonde (IBEW Local 773). Front row, Jonathan Kopcok, Tyler Gignac, Dylan Gignac and Kaden Cecile.

Greg Horoky and Tab Kern handled the duty of measuring the fish to determine the winners.

Kaden Cecile, 12, of Belle River shows off his catch of the day, a 28-7/8” walleye.

The Leamington Marina was a busy place with over 350 anglers entered in the Walleye Derby on Saturday, July 16.

Greg Horoky, a fishing guide and one of the volunteers for the derby, said he has seen firsthand the knowledge and skill of the Gignac boys.

Three generations of Amherstburg’s Gignac family had a tale to tell after all winning prize money in Saturday’s walleye fishing derby. They include dad Buck Gignac, sons Tyler and Dylan, and grandpa Robert Gignac Sr. (Pitter).

Peewee Lakers elevate play in AA tournament

The Harder Heating & Cooling Peewee travel team participated in a Niagara Falls Tournament over the weekend, July 15-16, to test their skills against some of the bigger baseball centres in Ontario.

Their first game slated them against Scarborough. The boys were in tough for most of the game, clinging to a 4-2 lead after five innings, but in the top of the sixth the bats came alive and the Lakers put 9 runs across the plate.

Spencer Bergen led the offence going 3 for 3 and three RBIs, followed by Thomas ‘TJ’ Jennings, Kanaan Gale, Tyler Wiebe and Conner Bergen all chipping in with two hits. The player of the game went to Michael Vida for his five innings of work on the mound, resulting in an opening 13-2 win.

a couple of doubles in the contest.

The final game of round robin was against another 2-0 team from Thornhill. With only the top seed in each division guaranteed to move on to the final four, this was a must-win for the Lakers to pursue semifinal action.

The game went back and forth with Thornhill jumping out to a 5-3 lead in the third inning, but Brandon Friesen changed all that with a 300’ two-run bomb to left field that tied it up in the fifth. The coach of Thornhill commented that they had never seen a ball hit that far from a kid in this age group.

Troy Tiessen came on in the fourth inning and shut down the Thornhill offense for three innings. The game went into the seventh tied 5-5.

The second game of the tournament was against North London. Like the first game, the boys were in tight trailing 5-3 through four innings of play. In the top half of the fifth the Lakers’ sticks once again ignited, this time putting 13 runs up in the inning to take a 16-5 lead.

TJ Jennings was named player of the game with a 3-3 performance and shutting North London down for three innings on the mound. Alex Jadischke helped pace the attack with a 3 for 3 performance and

After an intense top of the seventh, Thornhill plated one run to take a 6-5 lead. The Lakers wouldn’t quit and made it interesting, putting runners on second and third in the bottom half. Unfortunately the threat ended there and the Lakers missed moving on to the semis. Alex Jadischke and Thomas Jennings once again were the hot hands at the plate for the Lakers.

The crowd around the diamond had grown substantially with many onlookers being drawn in by the excitement. The best comment came from people in the crowd telling the boys ‘they would have paid to watch that game!’ Great weekend, Lakers!

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The Peewee Lakers had an excellent showing at a baseball tournament in Niagara Falls this past weekend, July 16-17, making it all the way to the semis. Team members are: In front, Alex Jadischke (left), Michael Vida (right). Middle row, left to right: Kanaan Gale, Conner Bergen, Troy Tiessen (partially hidden), Thomas Jennings, Spencer Bergen, Austin Neufeld, Jesse Teichroeb, Michael Neufeld. Back row: Caleb Babkirk, Brandon Friesen, Tyler Wiebe. (Submitted photo)

FOR RENT

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ERIE APARTMENTS

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2 bedroom units available. 2nd & 3rd floor. 13th month free. Available immediately. Call 519-325-8592

LEAMINGTON

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Amenities include:

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• Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management. Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819

SERVICES

DECKS - POWERWASHED & SEALED,back to new condition and protected from the elements. Call Larry at 519-326-2770. jul13-20

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PERSONALS

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NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS DAVID REID

All claims against the Estate of THOMAS DAVID REID, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 28th day of April, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned solicitors for the personal representative on or before the 19th day of August, 2016. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

ITEMS FOR SALE AUCTIONS

2 LAZY BOY RECLINERS (dusty rose) and 1 Lazy Boy stationary chair (burgundy). Call 519-398-9523. jul20

HIDE-A-BED - Top-quality, like new, from a smoke and child free home. Must Be Seen. Telephone today 519733-3000. jul20

CAR TOP RACKS and bicycle carriers, fits VW, asking $300. Like new, used twice. Call 519-326-7881. jul20-au3

COMING UP

HOT DOGS FOR HOSPICE

BBQ. Friday, July 29 - 12 noon to 8:00 pm. $5 gets a hotdog, bag of chips & pop. Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. South in Downtown Leamington (across from CIBC). All proceeds go directly to Leamington Hospice. jn29-jul27

KINGSVILLE LEGION BRANCH 188 - Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $14 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $12. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-7335162 (office) or 519-7339081 (bar). ja6-tf

Jack Morris Auctions Inc. Lakefront Property by Auction at 224 Robson Road, Leamington Saturday, August 6 at 2 PM

A ‘Diamond in the Rough’ property with a 2408 Sq. Ft. dwelling & fantastic view of the Lake. Open House – Saturday, July 23 from 10 am to 12 noon Property sells subject to owner approval. For details call Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 jmorauct@wavedirect.net or www.jackmorrisauctions.com

the following locations:

• Shoppers Drug Mart • Canadian Tire

• Blondie’s • 7-11

• Thomson Guardian Pharmacy

• Johnny’s Gar Bar • Dairy Mart

• Circle K • Parkdale Store

• Esso Double Seven

• Kinsmen Recreation Complex

KINGSVILLE

• Kingsville Variety • Sam’s Shell

• Kingsville Convenience •Daisy Mart/Naples

• Super 7 Variety • IDA Pharmacy

• Kingsville Arena

WHEATLEY

DINIRO FARMS NEEDS full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.25/hour, 45+ hours, 7 days/week. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Duties include plant, crop maintenance, harvest and pack. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a repetitive basis. Please apply via email to: dinirofarms@wavedirect.net. eow-jul20

PURCHASING AGENT

HELP WANTED. - New Castle Farm/West Pointe Greenhouses/1830176

Ontario Inc. is looking for general labourers for greenhouse work. Must have 1 year experience. Mail resume to New Castle Farm, 414 Mersea Road 3, Leamington N8H 3V5 jul13-se7

APARTMENT MANAGERS.

FULL TIME - Must live on site to manage and maintain building. Janitorial and handy-man duties. Position includes apartment and salary. Please forward resume to: Box 14, Leamington, N8H 3W1. jul6-tf

NOW LOOKING FOR APPLE CREW TEAM MEMBERS! Earn extra spending money for Christmas! Looking for team members of all ages. We need your expertise this fall. Weekends are our busiest times. Call 519-326-5828 to find out more information

• Adamson Drugs • Mac’s

• Kim’s Convenience

• J’s Fabric

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• Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, Ruthven

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WANTED for Border City Landscaping Inc., at 7095 Manning Road, Maidstone, ON. Duties include to purchase special and generalized equipment, materials, or business services for use or further processing. Assess requirements of company and develop specifications for equipment, materials, and supplies, to be purchased. Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations, determine and negotiate contract terms and conditions, award or recommend contract awards, establish logistics of delivery schedules, monitor progress, and contact clients and suppliers, as needed, to resolve problems. May hire, train, or supervise purchasing clerks. This a temporary full time position, wage is $28.85 per hour, 40 hours per week. 4% vacation pay. Bachelor degree is required, business degree preferred, with one to two years’ experience. Reply by e-mail to: mconsultinginc@gmail.com jul20-au10

Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. Minimum Wage to start. 44 hours per week. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment.

No education or experience is required.

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

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED

6 days a week. Minimum wage. Must have own transportation.

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

Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and housekeeping. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts.

Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

Westmoreland Sales Leamington, Ontario

One of Leamington’s largest grower, importer, exporter and packer of greenhouse vegetables has an immediate opening for:

QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, you will be responsible to conduct random samples from each lot and inspect the sample for proper size, weight, quality and temperature and prepare detailed reports.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience;

• Knowledge of fresh produce;

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.;

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills;

• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

Please email resume to: jobs@westmorelandsales.com or fax resume to: 519-322-3449

Please no phone calls. SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT

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JULY 21ST

Students encouraged to apply – must be 18 years of age DON’T MISS OUT! Bring your resume and void cheque or email debbieb@accu-staff.com Phone 519.974.8888 ext 105

Highbury Canco Corporation in Leamington is currently seeking qualified individuals for:

SEASONAL FACTORY HOURLY WORKERS

• $12.25/hour

• Mandatory shift work – overtime may be required

• Seasonal Period: July 1st – November 30th

• Applications available in the Human Resources lobby: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 148 Erie Street South, Leamington, ON

ORANGELINE FARMS LIMITED is a vegetable greenhouse that focuses on high quality healthy foods and an opportunity exists for an ambitious well-organized career minded person in the position of:

Full Time Packing/Grading Staff

JOB DETAILS:

• Full-time permanent

• Monday to Saturday

• $11.25 to start with the ability to advance

• Healthcare Benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Packing and grading of produce as directed by Line Leads

• Maintain product quality standards that meet product specifications

• Maintain a sanitized and organized department that meets all food safety requirements

• Respect all other employees and work in a professional manner at all times projecting a good company image

• Work in various positions at the required speed of service and with the desired sense of urgency

• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to work in the greenhouse as required

• Excellent multi-tasking skills under pressure and manual dexterity

• Ability to lift up 20 lb boxes

• Flexibility to work extended hours, including Saturdays

• Follow all policies and procedures as it relates to Human Resources, Health and Safety and Food Safety

If you possess these attributes, please forward your resume to hr@orangelinefarms.com

It is vital that you have a positive attitude, great energy, excellent attendance and punctuality.

hr@orangelinefarms.comwww.ZingHealthyFoods.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

General Labourer

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States and around the world. Cavendish Farms, Wheatley, is accepting applications for general labourer position. This position will report to the Production Supervisor, the General Labourer will be responsible for various tasks that support the overall operation of the production on shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection and sorting of products;

• Discard unacceptable product;

• Follow all Food Safety procedures relating to all job duties including and not limited to CCP and report all food safety concerns to the supervisors;

• Perform physical duties ranging from light to medium in demand;

• Perform duties in a safe manner following the Company Health and Safety policies and procedures;

• General housekeeping of work area;

Successful candidates must possess the following:

• Willingness and able to work a 4 day, 42 hour work week ( Mon. to Thur. );

• Willingness and ability to work in different areas and perform different tasks on a repetitive basis in a structured environment;

• Willingness to work in both hot and cold environments;

• Ability to understand all Food Safety procedures relating to job functions;

• Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent) would be considered an asset;

We offer a competitive benefits package with an hourly compensation range. Also, success in this role may lead to further opportunities within our production facility.

If you are interested in applying for this career opportunity, please apply to: careers@jdirving.com or to skidmore.steph@cavendishfarms.com Applications must be received by June 29, 2016.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

RURAL DELIVERY DRIVERS

The Southpoint Sun is Leamington's weekly community newspaper and is seeking drivers on a contract basis for our rural delivery routes. We take pride in having our newspaper delivered in a timely and professional manner. We are looking for reliable individuals with a good work ethic.

If you have prior newspaper motor delivery experience and are available Wednesdays all day please contact us.

Requirements:

• Previous motor delivery experience required.

• Must be available all day Wednesday.

• Must have reliable delivery vehicle (minivan ideal) and valid insurance and licence.

• Must be physically able to lift newspapers and flyer bundles. If you are interested in becoming a rural delivery driver for the Southpoint Sun please call: 519-398-9098 or email: sun@southpointsun.ca

NOTICES

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Notice of a Complete Application and Public Meeting to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA# 132 – 302 Sherk 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 8th, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to permit a temporary office trailer to be used for meeting space at 302 Sherk Street locally known as St. Joseph’s Church (see inserted key map) for a period of 12 months. It is proposed that the trailer be located on-site during the completion of St. Michael’s Parish located at 29 Elliott Street. Mass services and various community group meetings have been relocated to St. Joseph’s Church on Sherk Street during the reconstruction of St. Michael’s. Temporary uses and structures are prohibited within the municipality except when allowed by a Temporary Use By-law. A site plan sketch showing the proposed location and size of the trailer is available at the Municipal Office.

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 bylaw 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 at 111 Erie Street North Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9, during regular office hours. Please contact Danielle Truax, Manager of Planning Services at dtruax@leamington.ca or 519-326-5761 extension 1405 for further information.

DATED at the Municipality of Leamington this 20th day of July, 2016.