Southpoint Sun July 24, 2013

First annual Gain Internal Peace Walkathon raises $11,000 for mental health program

By Sheila McBrayne

Mary Scerbo’s son Giovanni or Gio as his family and friends called him, died unexpectedly one year ago, July 21, 2012 at age 27. Gio was part of the dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) group at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor.

“The turnout was fan-

tastic; more than we ever expected,” said Scerbo.

Approximately 250 people came to the Scerbo’s Leamington home to walk the 3 km course on Sunday and share in the blessing of a commemorative serenity garden. The large turnout from across Windsor-Essex raised approximately $11,000. A bench was signed

by participants to be placed in the serenity garden.

“We’re definitely looking to do this again next year. The whole purpose was to bring awareness and to let those with mental illness know that they’re not suffering alone,” said Scerbo.

Vicky Ingratta also helped to organize the oneday event and stressed the

importance of mental health and the need to be seen as a real illness. “There are so many people who want to help, but don’t know how. There are so many forms of mental illness that affect so many lives,” said Ingratta.

“The community was very generous and local businesses really helped out,” said Ingratta. Local

business who donated to the event included: Lakeside Produce, Willabee’s, Superstore Gas Bar, Shoppers Drug Mart, Bradt’s, Butcher Block, Carmen’s Catering, Real Canadian Superstore, Cottam Cold, Storage, Metro, McDonald’s Restaurant, Freshco, DJ PJ Productions and Zehrs Gas Bar.

No outdoor smoke-free by-law for Leamington

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent

A draft by-law was presented to Municipal Council for their consideration at the Monday, July 22nd Council meeting. The by-law was based on the apparent consensus of opinion that emerged when the municipal councillors last debated what should be done about smoking in, on, and about municipal properties.

The by-law, as presented, bans smoking at the recreation complex property, the Kinsmen ball diamonds, and the soccer field. It also contained two options that Council could consider adding to a by-law: prohibition of smoking near children’s play areas, and instituting a smoke-free zone around entrances to all municipal buildings.

A vocal supporter of the by-law was Hilda MacDonald, who moved not only the by-law, but also the additional two addenda. “We protect our children… but when it comes to our sports fields they are almost held hostage,”

she explained. Smokers could go somewhere else to smoke, but the children who are playing the sport cannot leave.

Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright proposed an amendment to the by-law that would provide limited areas (far from the sports activities) where adults could smoke without having to actually leave the soccer field, baseball complex, or recreation complex, but the proposal died for lack of a seconder.

After further discussion, a motion to defer the matter until the next Council meeting was put to a vote and defeated. With that, a recorded vote was taken. Councillors MacDonald and Chopchick voted for the creation of a smoke-free by-law, while Councillors Verbeke and Jacobs, joined by Mayor Paterson and Deputy-Mayor Wright voted against.

So, for the time being, there will be no smoke-free by-law in Leamington.

first annual Gain Internal Peace Mental Health Awareness Walkathon in memory of Giovanni Scerbo was held on

July 21 on Mersea

7, Leamington. Organizers and hosts, Mary and Ernie Scerbo and family were joined by

$11,000

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Program at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital. (SUN Photo)

Council Report for July 22 Green Light for Tomato Festival Parade

In past years the Tomato Festival Parade started at the fair grounds and just went south on Erie Street to Seacliff Park. With the advent of the Farmers’ Market, however, this is no longer an option. This year the participants in the parade will marshal at the Leamington District Secondary School student parking lot, Leamington Council was told by Sally McDonald, this year’s co-chair of the festival. On the morning of Saturday, August 17 the parade will proceed east along Talbot Street West to the four corners and then turn

south along Erie Street to Seacliff Drive where it will turn and head east again, ending at the Roma Club parking lot.

After Ms McDonald’s presentation Monday night, Council voted their support for the festival as in past years. As the report from Public Works Manager, Ken Brown P.Eng indicates: “The Public Works Division will assist with the setup and dismantling of barricades and fencing, as well as the placement of extra picnic tables and garbage containers for the festival. The cost for this in-kind service will be charged to the Public Works Special Events account. The in-kind services utilized in 2013 will be tracked and used to determine the in-kind services noted for the 2014 Tomato Festival Grant application.”

MPP Presents Brief Report to Council

Chatham-Kent Essex MPP Rick Nicholls took the opportunity Monday evening, July 22, to visit Leamington Council and present a brief report on matters affecting Leamington that have his attention. After commenting on the healthy working relationship he has had the privilege of developing with Mayor John Paterson, he commented on a couple of specifics he is actively working on.

The first of these involves health care and Leamington

District Memorial Hospital — a facility he admires greatly. He indicated that he will fight for more funding for LDMH because he sees a need for more money for seniors care, physician increases, and better provision of funding for physiotherapy, all of which he sees threatened by Ministry of Health cuts and cost-cutting.

Mr. Nicholls indicated he is terribly concerned by the difficulties greenhouse developers are facing because of issues with the Ministry of the Environment and Hydro One. He did applaud the Union Gas decision to expand natural gas distribution in Leamington, hoping it would make a significant difference to greenhouse operators. He is of the opinion that with provision of reliable energy and better sensitivity to the potential of greenhouse production on the part of the government, greenhouses in Leamington could easily become year-round operations and provide secure employment to many.

After his presentation he was reminded by Councillor Hilda MacDonald that Leamington has major sanitary sewer infrastructure needs that they cannot afford all on their own, so she hopes that when the time comes he will be there with a big cheque from the Province. Although that is something he cannot promise, he made it clear that nothing would make him happier than to come riding into town with a pile of money for the town — unless it was to see his Conservative Party elected in the next general election.

First Baptist Church Alley

A report was prepared for Council to consider re-routing the alley that runs between Chestnut and Fox Streets so that the First Baptist Church can purchase the land between the church and its education building on Fox Street. The proposal is to have the alley turn south behind the Church manse and exit onto Russell Street.

All of Council voted Monday night to proceed with the process involved in pursuing this option. This will include public information, notification of affected landowners, and representatives of the First Baptist Church shepherding the matter forward.

Kelly songs in Country Music Hall of Fame

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington country musican Bob Kelly has been singing and plucking away for the past six decades, but it’s three that seems to be his lucky number.

In May of last year, Kelly submitted three of his original songs for consideration to be inducted into the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame and after a screening process by the renowned organization’s board of directors, he discovered that all three were accepted. The songs are titled The Death of Mother Maybelle Carter, Country Hall of Fame and Don’t Let Tradition Die. The first is a tribute written about Maybelle Carter — mother of Johnny Cash’s wife June Carter — following her death in 1978. Country Hall of Fame, as the name suggests, was written about the same institution to which it has recently been inducted. Don’t Let Tradition Die was written on a bus ride home in response to the notion that Branson, Missouri would replace Nashville as the country music capital of the world.

Kelly received a letter on June 13 notifying him that all three songs were officially inducted as of June 9 this year. He explained that his long-term goal is to perform at the Grand Ole Opry before he turns 80 — a challenging objective for a traditional country music writer and performer in an era where ‘modern’ country is the more popular format of the genre.

“Having songs inducted (into the Country Music Hall of Fame) is a big step,” said Bob’s wife Shirley. “They pay very close attention to the lyrics. Not all songs get accepted.”

Songs accepted into the CMHOF are displayed on a rotational basis for periods of about six months at a time. Afterwards, they are stored in an archive until the time has once again come for them to return to the public. Bob had not visited the CMHOF until 1993, when Shirley a tour guide for Mae’s Travel in Amherstburg, brought him here to look through the front doors and see the stars and names on the building’s floors.

As part of Shirley’s guided tours, the duo has been to Nashville 52 times thus far, plus more than a dozen times on their own.

“It’s just a very fun place to be,” Shirley said. “One time we had a man from Essex on a tour with us and he admitted he didn’t know why he was going because he didn’t like country music. By the time we left, he had bought a cowboy hat, cowboy boots and was asking

when we could go back.”

During their visits, they have performed at the Nightlife Theatre, Tootsie’s Orchard Lounge and in complimentary lounges provided by the hotels they’ve booked. In cases where such lounges were not available, Bob and Shirley perform for other guests from their hotel room. They’ve also performed at the Smith Family Theatre in Pigeon Falls, Tennessee and have also played on motor coaches and VIA Rail journeys.

“We’re always happy to play for anyone who wants to hear us,” Bob said.

When closer to home, Bob’s country, gospel and bluegrass band Plain Country — formed 35 years ago — performs shows across the county on a by request basis. These bookings have included frequent appearances at The Moose Lodge in Windsor and several charity events for Essex Countybranch organizations such as the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Cystic Fibrosis Canada. With sponsorship from Zellers, the group once raised $1,500 for Cystic Fibrosis over a two-month stretch. Band members currently include Anne and Vic Chayer of Kingsville and Wheatley’s Frank Wiebe. The group frequently performs at local nursing and retirement homes, although Bob and Shirley both noted that finding events and venues for the band to perform is becoming more difficult.

“It seems like nobody wants to hear a full band anymore,” Bob noted. “It’s a lot of karaoke and things like that now.”

Despite the popularity of ‘new country’, Bob and Shirley continue to remain true to the traditional style

of the music.

“The values of traditional country songs always come from the heart,” Shirley said. “Traditional music is still being played 50 years after it was recorded. With the new stuff, nobody plays it anymore six months after it comes out.”

Bob’s music is inspired by the likes of Hank Williams Sr. and Ernest Tubb and over the years he has met and come to know other famous traditional country musicians including Little Jimmy Dickens, Jim Ed Brown and Bill Anderson.

Bob and Shirley are current members of the Essex County Bluegrass Association, which from September to May, meets at the Essex Social and Retirement Club on the first and third Tuesdays of the month to play together.

“It’s just a really fun get together,” said Bob, who has performed alongside other notable local musicians including John and Michele Law and Dale Butler.

Bob was born in Miramichi, NB, about 160 km

northeast of the provincial capital Fredericton. From a family of 10 children, his interest in country music developed after his grandfather was able to run a wire from a pine tree near the family’s cottage to a radio able to broadcast music after being hooked up to a large battery designed to provide 1,800 hours of service. Although members of both his immediate and extended family could sing and play instruments, Bob

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Local musician Bob Kelly performs live on the streets of Nashville during a visit to the country music capital of the world in May of this year. Three of his original songs were recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

(Submitted Photo)

Our family of furry friends

We received both the news of our daughter’s engagement and the birth of our first granddoggy, all in one month!

SHANNON MATHESON

Lifestyles...

Life is changing in a flash and after the last storm, we were reminded how spectacular those flashes can be. Since the news of this tiny little Cavapoo’s birth, we have received weekly photo updates of him. These pictures are taken next to the same little bear every week, but without knowing the size of the bear it is hard to judge the little guy’s size. A pound of butter would have worked better as a comparison since he is now a whopping pound and three ounces or one block of butter plus a stick.

Pets! When the kids were little, our first family pets were two sister cats. I have always found cats rather easy to care for. Certainly a few hair balls here and there, but overall cuddly and full of personality. The two cats we presently have are a little plump to say the least. I have tried to ensure that their diet is monitored but the sign on top of the locked food tin saying “do not feed” means nothing to most of my family members. The only person this has deterred is my neighbour, who often kindly cares for our pets while we are away. She wondered why I didn’t want the cats fed for the entire week!

Our black and white cat, Leroy, has many doglike characteristics. Charlie, our five and half pound Pom-a- Poo, brought him up and may have had an influence on these behaviours. Leroy heads out for walks with us in the mornings and although he doesn’t continue on for the entire walk, faithfully will be lying in the centre of the road at the end of our driveway waiting our return. No worries, all of our neighbours are familiar with his antics and respect his reign in the neighbourhood, driving carefully around Roy as he swaggers out of the way. You will find him here, there and everywhere in ‘the hood’ and I have heard tales of his special invites for dinner at some homes on the street.

L.K. is our calico cat. Our daughter rescued her from homelessness when she was a tiny, irresistible kitten. The initials L.K. stand for ‘little kitty’ and although she remains a beautiful calico cat, we have adjusted her name to B.K., Lola, or Burger King kitty, which just so happens to be more fitting to her physique. Need I say more?

Chance, our daughter’s rescue dog and new addition to our family this past spring, has added another dimension to our furry family. She is a beautiful dog with a red coat and a face that cries out “love me”. We are not sure of her background but figure she may be a rottweiler and duck-troll retriever mix and possibly was mistreated by her past owner. Hard to imagine some one could ever harm an animal. Even so, she has a very kind and gentle demeanor.

The pets have all adapted to each other very well. Leroy still rules the roost and Charlie routinely barely hides his disgust in Chance, especially when the bigger dog rudely gobbles her meal or indiscreetly takes a leak on the driveway. Charlie, the gentlemen that he is, continues to take one little niblet from his dinner bowl and walk two feet over to the doormat to savour each morsel.

The biggest change that I have noticed with the addition of a larger dog is the excessive amounts of hair. Good or bad, the colour of it tends to blend in well with our floors, but a going over with the Swiffer reveals the truth. Five Swiffer cloths, both sides, barely make it through our hallway and kitchen without enough hair to make a sweater. Honestly, this doesn’t bother me as much as I would have thought. It’s just the fact that I am the one at the end of the Swiffer that has me scratching my head.

Our new little grand-doggy, named Chesney, thankfully has grown into himself over the last five weeks. It is easier to admit to my daughter now that the first couple of pictures sent me flashing back to a particular Seinfeld episode. Ahhgh, “breath taking!” Correct, we couldn’t gloat at the fact that he was the cutest pup in the pen. He certainly is now though, and as his little body continues to adjust in proportion with his head size, his resemblance to E.T. dissipates. The tale of the Ugly Ducking now rings true. I am headed out to Saskatchewan in late August to visit my new grand-doggy and of course my daughter and her fiancé as well. Can you imagine what will happen to my priorities when my first grandbaby is born? Until then, I am perfectly content with helping to plan for the upcoming wedding. In the meantime, if I don’t happen to slip on a fur ball, all should run smoothly.

Atlantic Puffin

Grand-doggy Chesney.

Rescue dog Chance with his cherished stuffed monkey.

Country Music Hall of Famer

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While in his early teens, Bob was hired to help an elderly woman in nearby Newcastle, NB clean out her house. While performing the job, he found an old flat top Kay acoustic guitar with two strings remaining. The woman offered it to him and he brought it home that day.

“At the time, I wasn’t really sure what to do with a guitar with two strings,” Bob said with a laugh.

His first performance was on Radio CKMR in Newcastle, followed by appearances at the area’s Hayshakers Hoedown.

Since then, Kelly has acquired a Martin D28, a guitar Shirley said he has waited 50 years to own.

Kelly moved to Windsor in 1965 after serving in the Canadian military for 12 years, including overseas in England, Holland and Germany from 1953 to 1957 with the 1st Battalion RCR Airborne. He met Shirley about 22 years ago and the two spent eight years in Belle River before moving to Staples. Bob’s oldest son has been in the military for the past 18 years, serving with the 3rd RCR in Petawawa. His oldest grandson is also in the military while his daughter is living in Edmonton and his youngest son Chris works with Disney Cruise Lines as a lighting and sound technician.

Chris began his career with a production of Phantom of the Opera and has since worked with The Blue Man Group, Riverdance, Madonna and Willy Nelson.

Much of Bob’s music is based on moments in history from regions across Canada — he noted that he has a song for every prov-

ince. Such songs include the likes of Old Saskatchewan, a tune about the droughts of the 1930s that forced several farmers to restart their operations from scratch. The Battle of Timagami focuses on the northern Ontario protests against mass clear cutting plans of a logging company about 30 years ago.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to have a long-time friend compare me to Robert Service, the ‘Poet of the North’,” Bob said. “I guess you could also say I’m a little like Stompin’ Tom.”

One of the most recent of Kelly’s 200-plus original songs includes Tribute to Stompin’ Tom, paying homage to Canadian country music icon Stompin’ Tom Conners, who died in early March of this year. Bob’s tributes to Canadian heritage and history earned him special honours bestowed during last year’s 100th annual Calgary Stampede.

Bob is also known to have a comical side, showcasing his sense of humour with original songs like If My Nose Was Drippin’ Money, But It’s Snot. His performances have also been known to include a homemade improvised instrument that is essentially a tree branch with bottlecaps nailed alternately to two opposing sides with a slipper attached to the bottom. When the ‘slipper end’ is pounded on the floor, the instrument sounds like ‘dozens of little cymbals’ being struck simultaneously. The local duo often refers to it as the ‘Newfie Bass’. For some shows, his wardrobe consists of an old pair of overalls and what he calls his ‘hillbilly’ hat.

Bob and Shirley spent last weekend at Wheeling, West Virginia’s Jamboree in the

Hills, an annual worldwide event that attracts thousands of fans and features musical acts including The Oakridge Boys, Toby Keith, Trace Atkins and Miranda Lambert. “A lot has changed there over the last 30 years,” said Shirley, who didn’t start singing and playing guitar until Bob taught her about six years ago.

“It’s not as popular as the new stuff, but traditional country is starting to come back,” Bob added. “When the old traditional stars were at their peak, I could have made something of myself back then. I’m hoping that someone will be able to pick up some of my music and help me move up with them from there.”

Recently, Bob’s song White Lilies — a tribute to all mothers for Mother’s Day — has garnered the attention of accomplished country and Irish folk musician Daniel O’Donnell.

As part of their focus on local music, Bob and Shirley are looking for a barn in the Essex County area to purchase or rent out for family-oriented musical events featuring the sounds of what both describe as true country. They are currently inquiring about a barn located in the south Woodslee area. The gatherings would be reminiscent of the barn dances Shirley attended as a local youth.

“A lot of people are surprised when I tell them that I was born in B.C.,” Shirley explained. “At least until I tell them that ‘B.C.’ means Back of Cottam.”

To arrange for performances by Kelly or Plain Country, contact Bob at 519-322-5773.

Drainage Public Meetings

Monday, July 15, there were four public meetings scheduled under the Drainage Act. Two were of a strictly technical nature: to transfer properties from the Fraser Road Drainage scheme to the Lapos Drain, where the properties actually drain. The third was concerning the reconstruction of an access culvert over the First Concession Road Drain, and the last was to relocate a drain entirely at the farm owner’s expense so the greenhouse operation could be expanded.

There were no public objections to any of the projects, and the enacting by-laws were able to be given first and second readings at the end of the meeting.

The Minister of Community and Social Services Ted McMeekin was in Essex on Friday, July 12 at the Community Living Essex County office to visit with Andrew Banar of Group Hug Apparel and his mom Karen Pickle. The minister met with Andrew to hear how he and his mother started their own business selling t-shirts featuring Andrew’s trademark “Rock on” graphics. Minister McMeekin congratulated Andrew on receiving the Community Inclusion Award.

(SUN Photo)

Free Well Baby and Child drop-in clinics

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is offering free Well Baby and Child drop-in clinics from July to December 2013.

The clinics are for babies and children from birth to six years of age. No appointment is needed to attend. Meet with a public health nurse to have your baby weighed and measured. Caregivers will also be able to speak with the nurse about breastfeeding, growth and development, parenting, and safety.

Please note these clinics are not for children with an immediate medical concern and do not replace the services offered at an urgent care clinic or doctor’s office.

A clinic in Leamington is scheduled for July 31 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the Mill Street Ontario Early Years Centre, 134 Mill St. E. Monthly clinics will also be scheduled for August to December.

For more information, call the Intake Nurse at 519-258-2146 ext. 1350, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Olivia and Michael Komsic of Leamington recently spent a day picking cherries at Anita Gulliver’s house along the lake at Union.

LeeLee Hats Drop-Off Program Launched

Yarn and other knitting supplies are being collected at all Essex County Libraries for the LeeLee Hats Knitting Program. The program runs solely on donations of yarn from the community. The hats are donated to local hospitals and presented to newborns when they arrive in the world. Over 17,500 hats have been made and donated to-date by LeeLee Hats volunteers.

The official launch of Donation Drop-Off locations was July 20 at libraries in Leamington, Kingsville and Tecumseh, where people of all ages were encouraged to come out and try their hand at hat making. Pictured here is Devon, a dedicated volunteer who attends LeeLee Hats looming club and enjoys making hats for newborn babies. - Submitted photo

Historic homes open meeting planned

A report prepared by Brian Sweet, Director of Corporate Services, on behalf of the Leamington Municipal Heritage Committee has identified four homes in the town core that warrant designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.

In presenting his report he indicated that there are potentially more properties that could qualify under the Act, but to ensure that all are aware of the benefits and constraints of official designation, the committee wants Council to authorize a public open house.

Committee chair LeeAnn Setterington indicated that the planned date for the meeting would be October 1 from 3:00 to 7:00 in the Municipal Building. For those interested in heritage or curious about whether or not their own home qualifies due to architectural or former ownership, all are welcome.

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Medical concerns

The Cobweb Corner

By Lloyd Brown John

I have developed this morning routine of checking to see if all available working parts are still, in some manner, functioning. It is not just a consequence of getting older, it is more a result of realizing that as you age assorted body parts simply decide “enough is enough” and they wander off more or less on their own.

I’ve always believed that some form of physical exercise would – give or take some weight – keep me fit as a fiddle. Well I did exercise, but unfortunately while still “fit as a fiddle” I have now reached that stage where no matter how one fiddles the tune lacks any resemblance to music.

I suppose the continuing visits to my dentist are another mark of the general rusting and decay taking place. “Let’s see, what can

we do with this bit of tooth – root canal, extraction, massive filling, crown?”

Whatever she decides, I’m absolutely certain I will not enjoy one minute of her professional attention. And it has been frequent these past few years.

My dentist is a perfectly capable and lovely person, but anytime I need to sit with my jaw agape whilst drilling and grinding goes on is not my idea of how I want to enjoy my retirement. So far we’ve replaced two teeth, performed four root canals and one porcelain crown plus about nine fillings, with one of her dental hygienists polishing and grinding about every six months.

So too with my doctor. An absolutely first-rate person, charming, capable and superbly competent, but when he slips on a rubber glove I know I am not about to enjoy this visit.

“Your hip is sore?” he asks.

“Yes,” I reply, “but then so is my shoulder, lower back, left ankle and the wrist I broke playing soccer.”

“Let’s see, we’ll get you a scan, a couple of prescriptions, some tests, a bit of therapy and, if needed, maybe some replacement parts. And when was your last colonoscopy?”

corrected with replacement parts?”

“Certainly. New hips, new knees, new shoulders, new gizzard… they can all be replaced,” says my doctor.

And so it goes with various eye doctors, examinations, clinics, and replacement or repaired parts.

The more I talk with retired colleagues and friends, the more I realize that most of us seem to spend inordinate amounts of time in medical and dental practitioners waiting rooms or at outpatient facilities at our local hospitals. I have had some remarkable service calls at our local Leamington hospital — lube job, oil change, scans, x-rays, needles, even a bit of surgery. Folks at LDMH are invariably kind, decent, pleasant and capable, but I really would rather be somewhere else.

Unfortunately, as we creak along on this ever dustier road of retirement, the frequency of visits to medical professionals increases and our ability to stand alone diminishes.

So it is this alteration in life which leads me, almost every morning, to check about and see if all the parts are still there and are in some basic manner still functioning.

Rain, rain go away

Well, the Farmer’s Almanac predicted above average precipitation this summer for the Great Lakes region and it looks like they got it right so far.

With golf courses and campgrounds flooded and ditches overflowing, we’ve been fighting the battle of the wet for a few weeks now.

Everything seemed to be triggered by the mass flooding in Calgary, then it made its way to Toronto before we got inundated with rain for several days in the past couple of weeks.

It brought back memories of that old TV commercial for Chiffon margarine where the catch phrase was “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature.”

Funny things happen when the weather goes wacky.

MARK RIBBLE

Last week, I posted a picture of an ark on my Facebook page just to put a humourous spin on the weather, and that sparked a religious debate between two of my Facebook ‘friends’ about whether the ark ever existed or not. I sat back and watched for awhile before putting a stop to the comments back and forth. Neither, apparently, got the joke. They simply used it to promote their opposite beliefs. It was quite comical to watch for a little while.

The farmers must be tearing their hair out with all of this rain. Farming depends upon a delicate balance of sunshine, precipitation and heat and if you get too much of one of them, it can spell disaster. I certainly hope the copious amounts of rain we’ve had recently don’t upset the apple cart, no pun intended.

Crops are still sitting in water in many fields in the county, despite thousands of dollars being spent on drainage by each farm. Those drains and ditches can only take so much, I guess.

So, what is causing this unusual wet spell? Is it global warming? Or are we just stuck in a weather cycle that we know will hit us every few years?

Not being a meteorologist, I don’t know.

I do know that the water levels in the Great Lakes have been steadily declining for the past decade or so and if the cyclic nature of weather is responsible, eventually those levels need to rise. Maybe this is how it happens. Maybe there is a silver lining to all the rain after all.

Not that it’s any consolation to those whose basements have been flooding on a regular basis. I’m sure they’ve had enough. I went through a small flood in my basement on the morning of my 50th birthday two years ago. What a gift that was. It’s not anything I’d wish on my worst enemy, and my flood was relatively small. I lost some pictures and a few old relics, but saved most of my stuff with my cat-like reflexes and some dumb luck.

“Replacement parts!” I exclaim. “Are you telling me that some of my assorted ailments and defects can be

This aging thing can be a real pain in the butt. Oh no! Another place with a pain. Say Doc, have you a suggestion?

My 1967 G.I. Joe survived the flood, despite the box he was in being reduced to a pile of mush. There he was, naked as a jaybird, but still in good working order. Of course, he wasn’t equipped with the kung-fu grip which came along a little later in the G.I. Joe line. He also had the original plastic hair, as opposed to the lifelike hair that came along later as well. So Joe survived and I’m happy he did. I should probably get him some clothes though. He was never intended to be nudist Joe, but the clothing he came with disappeared a long time ago.

Funny how we hold on to stuff like that. It’s stuff that has been in boxes for years and only the flood two years ago reminded me that I had them. I’ve still got my original music duo-tang book from Gore Hill with all of Mrs. White’s songs in it, along with scrapbooks and hockey cards and report cards. I guess I’m a bit of a packrat.

Someday, I’ll have to get all of that out and decide what to do with it.

Maybe I’ll just wait for a rainy day.

precipitation. Have you taken steps to prevent a water damage claim?

44th annual Sidewalk Sale

by C. Scott Holland

What began as an experimental sales promotion bloomed into a 44-year run of boosting the local economy. This year, Leamington’s annual Sidewalk Sale celebrates its 44th birthday.

It all started in 1970 as what was deemed a promotional weekend organized by what was then the Retail Merchants Committee and the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce. The idea was to sell excess and slow-moving merchandise at slashed prices. The original event was actually called the “Straw Hat Sidewalk Sale” and ran from Thursday morning through Saturday night on the third weekend in August.

That very first sidewalk sale had a carnival-like atmosphere with loud speakers hanging from the four corners providing background music; streamers hanging from numerous store fronts; a hot dog stand ran by the I.O.D.E. at the four corners; and lots of bargains for customers. As well, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #84 held a corn roast at Memorial Park on Saturday afternoon followed by a dance at night.

chandise. Retail Merchants chairman Jim Watson said afterwards, “There is no doubt another will follow next year.”

By the 1980 sale, Queen Street was blocked off and food and entertainment was often provided. By 1983 the annual event was moved ahead to occur on the first weekend of August because of the rejuvenated Tomato Festival. Despite the move, its success continued as special events and entertainment of various sorts were added each year.

The sidewalk sale was such a big event in the downtown core that in 1989 the merchants in the Zellers’ mall decided to have one of their own in late July.

The four corners were blocked off in 1973 and while that initial traffic headache caused problems, a few years later it was remedied by the town re-routing traffic around the entire core. Such is now the case every year.

The success of that very first one was like attending a fair. Thousands of people streamed along the sidewalks checking out the mer-

More recently, the annual sidewalk sale has expanded to start on Fridays and end on Sundays with a slot late in July. Merchants no longer wear straw hats and act like hucksters like they did in the first year, but they still provide the region’s shoppers with lots of bargains and a fun-filled weekend.

Sidewalk Sales 1978.

Photo of a promotional balloon (1982) urging customers to shop downtown Leamington.

Sidewalk Sales 1981.

Sidewalk Sales 1999.

(Photos courtesy of the Scott Holland collection)

Friday, July 26

9 a.m. -2 p.m. - Live

p.m. - Kids Zumba

7-8 p.m.

Saturday, July 27

9:45 a.m. - Nick Tiessen

10:45 a.m. - Sydney Matlock

11:30 a.m. - Jessica Desantis

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1:15

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1:30 p.m. - Jessica Venenza & Nicole Colasanti

2:30 p.m. - Devin Garganta

2:45 p.m. - Jonah Sawatzky

3:00 p.m. - James Enns

3:15 p.m. - April Lafrance

3:30 p.m. - The Translucents’ 4:15 p.m. - Kyle McGrath

Sidewalk Sale 1974.

Canadian Blood Services

raises ‘Blood Signal’

614 residents needed to book appointments to donate blood now

Canadian Blood Services is activating the Blood Signal and is asking eligible Canadians to donate blood now. Over the next two weeks, 17,000 more Canadians are needed to book an appointment to donate blood, including 614 in the community.

The summer months are challenging for Canada’s blood system as donors change their routines, take vacations, and are involved with outdoor activities, so donating blood is not always top of the list. With lower than expected collections through the end of June and the first two weeks of July, coupled with constant hospital demand, residents are being asked to answer the call of the Blood Signal and donate blood.

Blood systems in the US and the UK have recently issued urgent appeals for blood donors with fewer donations being made this summer and overall blood inventory levels falling.

“With summer activities and vacations we find that our booked appointments drop and looking out two weeks there’s not enough relief in sight,” said Maureen Macfarlane, community development coordinator for Canadian Blood Services. “The reality is that the need for blood does not take a summer vacation and we need more Canadians to book an appointment now. Patients in hospitals still require transfusions of blood products for surgeries, cancer treatments and other procedures.”

“Our national inventory means that no one is currently going without blood and we can draw on its reserves so that patients who need blood continue to get it,” said Macfarlane. “We do, however, need to replenish our blood supply after a challenging start to the summer and are calling on donors from the area to donate.”

There will be a local community donor clinic on Wednesday, August 7 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk Street.

Canadian Blood Services is encouraging donors who already have an appointment to make every effort to keep it. To book an appointment, visit www.blood.ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283). Making an appointment now will help ensure that patient needs will continue to be met this summer

Leamington Organizational Review begins

Tuesday, July 16 saw Leamington Municipal Council and all of the administrative department heads back in the Council Chambers at 8:30 a.m. for the launch of the Municipal Organizational Review. This project, which is expected to continue until close to the end of the year, is an in-depth look at Leamington’s staffing with the goal of discovering any deficiencies or excesses that reorganization can correct.

The consultant, Kelly Linton, began his presentation with a bit of background about his consulting company, Imaginate, informing everyone present that (among other business activities) he has done ten public sector organizational reviews in the past three years.

In his presentation he emphasized that the first job would be an assessment of the existing situation—what the corporate strengths and weaknesses are; where there are gaps in accountability; where there are unbalanced levels of authority or workload; where there is duplication of effort; and where the operational focus of administration diverges from the strategic priorities that have been identified.

He assured Council that he will also provide comparisons of how Leamington’s structure and staffing compare to other municipalities. This is done, at least in part, because politicians regularly field questions about how they compare to other jurisdictions: do they provide the same service with fewer human resources; is their approach to providing a service somehow smoother or better?

The final outcome of the research will be a final report that synthesizes all his findings, provides detailed recommendations, and a step-by-step action plan to implement change. Before finishing his opening remarks by presenting a detailed work plan and timeline, he made a commitment to provide a simple status update to be sent to the CAO Bill Marck every second Friday. Every two weeks the Leamington project team will get an accounting of what has been done and what is ‘on tap’ for the upcoming weeks.

Mr. Linton then put the spotlight on Leamington’s representatives. With a cluster of questions as a guide he asked each person to take a turn: what do you expect will be accomplished? How will you measure the success of this project? Do you have any concerns on day one? Probing questions and honest concerns were raised and the exact nature of the project was clarified.

Councillor Rick Atkin expressed a desire to see that we are employing “best practices” to deliver services. Councillor Hilda MacDonald observed that “government tends to be ‘fat’” and expressed a desire to have the result make Leamington a “lean, effective organization”. Director of Finance, Cheryl Horobin related staffing and service in the long term: “It’s really a sustainability issue”, she said. CAO Bill Marck said his concern was to see if the corporation can create the “proper synergies” and have “the right people in the right place for the future”.

Robert Stark Trio to perform at Two Creeks

The Robert Stark Trio will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 28 at the Two Creeks Conservation Area located on Chatham-Kent Road 1 north of the village of Wheatley.

From the Detroit area, Robert Stark is an outstanding finger-style guitarist whose songs reach out to your heart and soul. He can take a classic Beatles song or any cover song and make it his own. His songwriter style is likened to Jim Croce and James Taylor.

The other members of the trio are John Takle from Sterling Heights on double bass and Windsor’s own David Light on guitar.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the concerts in the only natural outdoor amphitheatre in the area. In case of inclement weather, the show will move into the pavilion. The hat is passed for donations. Should you wish to make a single donation of $100 or more, a tax receipt will be issued as well as a button designating you as a Two Creeks supporter for 2013.

During the concert season, Wheatley Scouts operate a concession stand. Containers are also provided for recycling household batteries.

For further information visit the website at www.twocreeks.ca or call 519-324-6988.

What kind of postal service will we need in the future?

Canada Post has launched a public online forum for Canadians to join a national conversation that will help shape future postal services.

The launch of the public forum follows the spring release of a Conference Board of Canada report entitled “The Future of Postal Services in Canada.” The report projects Canada Post may lose almost $1 billion a year by 2020 as a result of relentless declines in lettermail volumes.

As Canadians have changed how they use the postal system, Canada Post is seeking their views on how to transform the business in order to meet current and future needs. Canadians will be able to share their thoughts in two ways. They can submit their comments on the Canada Post website (canadapost.ca) and click on

The Future of Canada Post or they can write to the following address: The Future of Canada Post, 2701 Riverside Dr., Suite N0800, Ottawa ON, K1A 0B1.

A First Charge to the 2014 Budget Approved

In order to attempt projects that are part of the County Wide Active Transportation Initiative, Leamington must first pass motions that these are what it sees as a local priority. They are then sent to the County Committee that reviews all such projects and recommends an appropriate assortment to County Council for funding. County Council then decides what will be approved and funded, and what must be left for another day

What makes this reasonable process difficult is that the proposals must be decided in time to be incorporated into the County Budget. Thus on Monday evening, Leamington Municipal Council had to agree to a ‘first charge’ to the 2014 budget in order to make its desires known to the County.

The key item on the list was a local active transportation study that would look at bicycle flow through the town. Such a study, if approved, would qualify for 50% funding from the County, but it would be undertaken with local supervision. In essence, Leamington would pay all the bills for the study and then apply for 50% recovery.

Monday evening, Municipal Council approved $45,000 to be put into the budget for 2014 so that application for the study could be made. The money will only be spent if the application is okayed by County Council.

Asphalting Tender Awarded

Leamington Council has awarded a quarter-million dollar contract to do some asphalting in the municipality to Mill-Am Corporation, the low tender. This money will provide a new cover for the northern half of Satinwood Crescent, the entire length of Plumbrook Drive, and the short section of Wilkinson Drive between Hodgins and Elliott St.

Robert Stark Trio

Green Thumb Produce

Green Thumb produce opened recently on Mill Street, Leamington. Brothers Alex and David MacDonald opened on July 13 and are selling local produce. The store is open seven days a week for shopping convenience.

(SUN Photo)

WFCU opens seventh location in Amherstburg

On Wednesday, July 17, Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) opened the doors to its seventh retail location. This new retail location marks WFCU’s debut in the Town of Amherstburg. WFCU’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Martin J. (Marty) Komsa, along with members of WFCU’s Executive Team and the retail location staff greeted members and visitors. At the end of its first day in operation, WFCU welcomed over 175 people through its doors.

WFCU’s Amherstburg retail location offers the same great products and services available at all of WFCU’s retail locations including the personalized conveniences of a live drive-up teller, full service ATM and private in-office service for anyone visiting the retail location.

Komsa indicated, “A lot of hard work has taken place to bring us all here today and we could not be happier. It is thrilling to have the opportunity to become a part of Amherstburg. We are confident that our expansion into the Town will service the financial needs of the region and continue to assist in making our communities the best place to live and work. Over 1,000 WFCU members reside in or operate a business in Amherstburg and WFCU welcomes them to their new home retail location. They believe in WFCU and trust us with their financial needs. With this newest location in Amherstburg, we can now service their financial needs right in their own backyard and at the same time, we encourage and invite new and potential members to take advantage of what we have to offer,” said Komsa.

UCCU donates over $12,000 through Staff Gift Match program

United Communities Credit Union recognized staff members for their commitment to the community this week, by donating over $12,000 to registered charities chosen by staff.

The Gift Match program, now in its fifth year, rewards credit union staff for their donation of time and funds to local community groups. The 2013 program resulted in $12,600 being donated to 42 different local charities, including the W.E. Care for Kids Foundation, Hospice of Windsor and Essex County, South Huron Hospital Foundation and Ronald McDonald House, among others.

“Each year I have chosen a different charity to contribute to because the need is great, not just for money, but for our time,” says Carol Randall, Lending Services Administrator at United Communities Credit Union. “At United Communities, we pride ourselves on community involvement and this program is just one way we are unique and involved.”

In 2012, more than 82% of United Communities staff volunteered in their communities –giving over 6,000 hours of their time to helping local non-profits.

“We are proud to support the philanthropic efforts of our staff through the Gift Match program,” says Jim Lynn, President and CEO of United Communities Credit Union. “As an organization, we are working together to make our communities great places to live and work. Programs like this not only recognize our employees’ involvement, but encourage others in the community to reach out and contribute their time as well.”

Ag critic visits local fields

By Bryan Jessop

Local crop damage resulting from the recent onslaught of consistent rain has prompted a visit from Queen’s Park’s Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs critic.

Progressive Conservative MPP for Oxford Ernie Hardeman met with local farmers and Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario representatives Monday, July 15 at the home and farm of John Rosenfeld in the southeast corner of the municipality of Leamington. From there, the ag critic’s visit brought him on a short trip across the border into Chatham-Kent for a look at damaged crops in the Wheatley area.

Accompanied by CFFO Chatham-Kent president Jacques Tetreault, member Clarence Nywening, Rosenfeld (a member of the Essex County CFFO) and Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls’ executive assistant Larry Landry, Hardeman took a personal, up-close look at the corn fields of William Taves and a bean field planted by Ken Dawson while being toured through the Romney Township area. All areas visited late that afternoon bore significant damage from flooding.

“Losses will be insured, but we can’t just look at what’s on the ground today,” said Hardeman. “Insurance payouts are based on the previous year’s yield, so if something like this happens two or three years in a row, payouts will be so bad they won’t be able to put anything in the ground.”

Earlier that morning, Hardeman visited farms in the Chatham Township-Dover Centre area, south of Wallaceburg. Damage in northwest section of Chatham-Kent as a whole has been significantly worse than what farmers are experiencing in the Wheatley area, although regions in between such as Tilbury have been subject to

reported excess of $1 million in losses. Tetreault explained that crop tours of the Wheatley to Merlin and south to Talbot Trail area has revealed significant damage with corn — for the most part — being hit the hardest.

Hardeman explained that drainage improvements should be the province’s top priority for Ontario farms, especially in regions with flat landscapes such as Essex County and Chatham-Kent. He noted that when water levels in ditches rise above drainage tile outlets — normally three to four feet below the soil’s surface — they are often clogged by debris, making it impossible for rain to make it’s way from field surfaces to nearby ditches.

“We can’t solve heavy rain or drought. Some places didn’t flood, even with the same amount of rain,” Hardeman explained. “We have to ensure the drains we have are in good working order to get water off the fields as quickly as possible.”

Hardeman explained that drainage improvements and maintenance such as ditch dredging could lessen the impact of heavy rain and reduce the number of flooding incidents. He noted that such expenses could be covered by making better use of current programs.

“What we have to do is clear the system so that it isn’t bottlenecked by red tape and legislation,” he said. “The number one concern here should be the drainage of land. It’s not a problem that can be fixed immediately. We’ve got to build and maintain infrastructure for improved drainage.”

less of an impact. In Dover and surrounding area, acreage of tomatoes, beans and peas have already suffered a

Hardeman, who has been the Oxford riding’s MPP for the past 19 years, was born and raised on a farm and was involved in the livestock feed business for about 30 years. He was the Minister of Agriculture for three years and has been the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs critic for the past seven years. He visited the western Chatham-Kent regions before heading to London on July 15 in response to invitations from Nicholls — who was out of town during the visit — and Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton.

From left to right, Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario Chatham-Kent member Clarence Nywening, CFFO Chatham-Kent president Jacques Tetreault and provincial Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs critic/Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman assess flood damage sustained by a Romney Township corn field Monday, July 15. (SUN Photos)

Provincial Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs critic/Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman assesses flood damage.

MWCP hosts annual Health Fair for migrant workers

The Migrant Worker Community Program [MWCP] held its annual Health and Information Fair at the Leamington United Church on Sunday, July 14 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Over 150 migrant workers were offered information on such health related topics as diabetes, nutrition, occupational health and safety, prevention or treatment of foot fungus, sun safety, and blood glucose and blood pressure tests provided by registered nurses. An optometrist provided a basic eye test and a dentist and his assistant conducted a basic oral health exam and outlined the benefits of effective dental hygiene. Translation services were provided by Frontier College’s community outreach workers. A mental health service provider offered basic information in English and Spanish regarding coping skills as a result of extended absences of the migrant workers from their families and culture. The OPP provided a staff member and two auxiliary officers to install reflective tape on approximately 90 bicycles assisted by a volunteer who provided translation services.

MWCP handed out a comprehensive bilingual information brochure that outlined its programs and services and sold tickets to a one-day trip to Canada’s Wonderland in Toronto and two trips planned for visits to Niagara Falls in August and September, as well as information on the services available at the Leamington Public Library and the English and computer classes offered by Frontier College.

Additional service providers such as Learn to Live, Alcoholic Anonymous, Babkirk Tax Preparation, the publisher of the AltocTli [a magazine for migrant farm workers in Canada], Makayla Beauty Salon & Barber Shop, Mexican Consulate, Nutrilite Nutritional Supplements and Value Village were also in attendance. The event wrapped up with food, entertainment provided by a DJ, two singers and prizes provided by the following sponsors: Bradt’s Butcher, Citrus Sam, El Campeón, Bradti’s, El Comal, LP Entails Inc from Windsor, Superstore, Windsor Family Credit Union and Simpson Orchards.

Lorne Paré from LP Entails donated over 50 tail lights and batteries as a result of reading an article about the recent tragic deaths of migrant workers while riding their bicycles.

ABOVE: Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police installed reflective tape on approximately 90 bikes.

AT LEFT: From left to right is Claudia Suarez, Operations Manager, The Migrant Worker Community Program, with Lorraine Gibson, Chair and Program Supervisor, The Migrant Worker Community Program.

(Photos submitted)

Leamington launches social media channels

Leamington’s new website was officially activated in May providing a modern, comprehensive and easy to navigate communication tool. On Friday, July 19 the Municipality launched its official Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.

The move into social media reflects Leamington’s commitment to find new ways to communicate with residents and stakeholders. Council, as part of its Strategic Planning Recommendations, made enhanced communications a priority.

Leamington Mayor John Paterson commented: “The way people prefer to receive information about the Municipality has changed and we have to change to make sure we are providing them with the access they want, when they want it,” commented Leamington Mayor John Paterson. “These social media channels will enhance our communication with the community.”

The new sites will be used to post timely news updates, event notices, program announcements and departmental information of interest to the community, visitors and investors. The sites will be monitored and questions responded to by appropriate staff during business hours.

“As we get used to working with social media, we will have a small team of publishers from various departments posting and monitoring the pages,” said CAO Bill Marck. “We look forward to connecting with the community through social media and are really interested in hearing what the public has to say.”

Visit www.leamington.ca to access the Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages and to read the posting policy or use your browser and the following addresses: http://twitter.com/TweetLeamington http://www.facebook.com/MunicipalityofLeamington http://www.youtube.com/user/TownofLeamington

Higher plant populations, genetically modified hybrids and larger combines have certainly done their share to increase yields and speed harvest. But they all come with trade-offs, like a growing residue problem and greater compaction. Fortunately, the Sunflower 4500 Series disc chisel is aggressive enough to handle even the toughest residue and compaction. Hydraulically adjustable front and rear disc gangs can be independently adjusted, enabling you to fine-tune the machine from field

Leamington dock was once a wonderful summertime place

By C. Scott Holland

Circa the 1870s, Leamington supported four wharfs. One of those was Scott’s Dock, originally situated approximately in the centre of today’s Leamington Marina before a larger

HIGH QUALITY LICENSED CHILD CARE

THE LEAMINGTON KIWANIS

CLUB IS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION. Meetings are held twice a month, the first and third Thursday. If you are a non-profit organization and would like a meeting place on weekdays, or if you are interested in learning more about our organization, or to have us involved in your community, please contact Leo at 519-3250953.

REGISTRATION OPEN to all ages under 30 for the Wheatley Optimists 10th Annual Wheatley Idol Competition . There is no entry fee and terrific prizes again this year. Overall winner receives a recording package. Pre-register early. Registration is limited. Register by filling out the online form at www.wheatleyidol.yolasite.com. For more info contact event organizer Darla Janzen 519825-9897 ext. 3.

SUMMER AT LEAMINGTON

LIBRARY - Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Join us this summer for a great session of stories, songs and activities for children 0-6 years of ages. Or Thursdays at 3:00 pm. GO! Summer Reading Club - Kids, get ready to have an adventure this summer with this year's TD Summer Reading Club “Go!”

theme! Join us for a great summer of reading, games, activities and crafts! You will journey to places near and far and have lots of fun!

Dewey Challenge - Tuesday, July 30 at 10:30 am. Please register online or at the library for all these programs - www.essexcountylibrary.ca.

THURSDAY, JULY 25 - The Pelee Past Questers #1498, an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration of artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education, will meet 1:00 p.m. at the North American Black Historical Museum, 277 King St., Amherstburg. Curator Kenn Stanton will lecture on black history in the area, share a story and lead the tour. Meeting to follow at Waterfront Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt. Guest are encouraged. For info call Jackie 519-326-1361.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 - Not Quite Carnegie Outdoor Summer Concert, 7:00 p.m. featuring Canadian country music singer Wendell Ferguson, at Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre, 28 Division St., S., Kingsville, or in case of rain at Epworth United Church Hall. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket. Concerts are free but the hat is passed to help pay performers.

one was built 600 feet west of the present-day facility.

By 1885, Lewis Wigle had purchased Scott’s Dock for $3,500. Over one hundred years ago, in 1893, the federal government bought Wigle’s Dock for $2,000 and in 1901 erected a new facility that was 1,061 feet in length. That dock sat on the exact site of today’s government dock, and for most of its lifetime was a wonderful place to visit, go fishing, take a leisurely stroll or swim.

The contract for the original wharf was awarded to John Flook of Chatham at a cost of $28,950. In those days, a round trip ticket

to Windsor cost $1.15. Increased ship traffic at the dock meant more exports of vegetables, fruits, timber and livestock. With the H.J. Heinz Company’s wide variety of products in the 1920s, shipping from Leamington needed better facilities.

So, in 1932 major work was undertaken at the dock with federal, provincial and local governments splitting the cost. Dredging, a 450foot extension plus a 161 x 60 warehouse were all part of the improvements. Its success was immediate as the new facility often drew regular charter excursion boats, ships and ferries to the port.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 & SATURDAY,

AUGUST 3 - Salvation Army

Fundraiser 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Homemade Frozen Pies - $6 each and Homemade Frozen Cabbage Rolls (2 per pack) $3. These will be available at the Thrift Store Location at 129 Erie Street South, Leamington.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 - Wheatley & District Friendship Club annual yard Sale, BBQ & Bake Table 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 171 Erie St. N., Wheatley. Bake table, tea room, crafts, quilts and treasures table. Vendors welcome - call Linda at 519-825-7909 to book your spot. Heritage room will also be open.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 -BLOOD DONORS NEEDED – NEW DONORS WELCOME. We need Leamington residents to rally together because it can take many donors to help save even one hospital patient. It takes up to 5 donors a week to help someone who is in cancer treatment. Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Bring a friend and donate at the LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-2366283) for information and to book your appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

In 1939 another extension was added to the warehouse, and to its south a wooden extension was created as a breakwall. In the next decade the upper surface of the dock would be paved and lights erected along the dock’s roadway. Until 1957 the government dock was unprotected from the fierce waves which

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– Photos from the C. Scott Holland Collection

Leamington Dock pre-1933

Aerial photo of Leamington Dock, 1960

This is a photo of the Leamington Dock area showing the beach. It is looking towards the east towards where the marina is located today. The photo was taken on a sweltering weekend in 1978 and shows the beach’s immence popularity. The area is now parking for the ferry.

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would pound it during storms. That matter was resolved in 1957 when the Canadian Dredge and Dock Company built a 1,000 foot long breakwall at a cost of $658,218. In 1960 another $84,000 worth of improvements were made. The wharf was widened 16 feet with new steel dock supports and pilings, an adjustable ramp for the ferries and wider turnaround by the warehouse.

When the federal government decided that freight rates would increase 15 cents a ton around 1962, one of the major users of the dock — Canada Steamship Lines — decided they would not pay the rate and went a year without stopping at Leamington. But the following season they returned and made stops at the Leamington Dock until 1971. Trucking goods had caused all shipping to cease. Windsor became the new large port and only the Pelee Island ferries, including the excursion boat Pelee Islander Windsor, used the Leamington Dock.

Pelee Island has seen a number of ferries over the years. The original Islander in the 1940s, then around 1960 Hooper’s Leamington and the Islander ran, plus the Upper Canada. The latter, smaller ferry ran until the modern Jiimaan made its inaugural run on July 1,

1992 coming from Port Colborne to Leamington and then Kingsville. The modern, second version of the Islander has plied the Lake Erie waters for countless years. Both ferries are aging and mechanical failures seem to be the norm.

The dock has seen some changes during the last quarter century as well. Restructuring to accommodate the

Jiimaan and the elimination of beach area to make way for the parking and ticket area have made the facility less recognizable to older citizens. Plus, in December of 2011, the dock warehouse fell to the wrecking ball.

While Leamington Dock has stood on the same spot for over 100 years, it is certainly is not the attraction it once was.

TOP LEFT: Pelee Islander

BOTTOM LEFT: The Jiimaan

TOP RIGHT: Hooper’s Leamington MV, 1960

– Photos from the C. Scott Holland Collection

Scotia

The 1949 Ford was a new postwar car from the Ford Motor Company introduced in June 1948. It created an immediate sensation with its modern styling, independent front suspension, and parallel leaf rear springs. Over a million were built.

Scott and Maryann Ritcey of Porters Lake, Nova Scotia, own a 1949 Ford Tudor sedan built in Windsor with Canadian serial number 0470H49-76324. Scott writes: “The car was purchased in 1980 at the Barrie swap meet in Ontario by a friend of my dad’s and carried Ontario Historic Vehicle plate HVF.102. The vendor reportedly bought it from the estate of the original owner “It came to Nova Scotia and we stored it winters in our garage. It went through a few more owners in the Maritimes until I saw it advertised and bought it from a man in North Sydney in 2009. The trip took over six hours each way and we took a U-Haul trailer and lots of hundred dollar bills. It was the first big road trip with our twin boys, Camaron and Carter, who were only a year-and-a-half old.”

Scott tracked down and talked to all the owners in the Maritimes since 1980 but also would like to contact the previous owners in Ontario. He

contacted the MTO and received this reply: “The data you are requesting is not available. Prior to 1984, all vehicle records were in paper and stored in boxes. When the computerized system was put in place, only active vehicles were moved over.”

Scott continues: “The car is light green (originally Arabian Green, according to my Ford/Meteor parts manual) with only one repaint in 1994. The odometer shows almost 75,000 miles and I believe that is original. She’s a solid car that runs and drives as it should. Original paint is on the interior, firewall, door jambs and sills. The seat covers and headliner have been replaced, along with a lot of chrome and stainless repaired or replaced. The drive train is the original 239 cubic inch flathead V8 with columnshift three-speed manual transmission. Brakes are original, unassisted, fourwheel drum, and other than dual exhausts, the car is original underneath.

“Our boys, now five, love riding in the ‘hot rod’ as they are up high and can see everything. And I am like a kid in a candy store, Bill, waiting to see the story of our old Ford in print.”

I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”

Scott and Maryann Ritcey’s 1949 Ford Tudor sedan with sun visor, twin spotlights, and fender skirts.

Their twin boys take turns “driving” the ‘49 Ford.

St. Louis students support shelter

By Bryan Jessop

A new fundraiser orchestrated by four St. Louis Catholic Elementary School students has gone above and beyond all expectations.

Grade 8 students Angela Boui and Laba Tawil were selected by St. Louis teachers Carla Aquino and Rosie Gebrail to attend the University of Windsor’s Social Justice Program, an annual event up to two Grade 8 students per school can attend to learn about social injustices in local communities such as homelessness and poverty. The fourth annual justice forum, held in February, was also attended by Aquino.

Boui and Tawil were inspired by the forum to initiate a social justice project of their own, deciding to call on the rest of their school to help support a local women’s shelter. Although Tawil was bound by other commitments, Boui was approached by three classmates to assist in making the plan become a reality — Carissa Farias, Madison Mastronardi and Melissa Gebrael.

Together, the four girls created a ‘wish list’ of items The Well-Come Centre for Human Potential at 263 Bridge Ave., Windsor needed for the food and supplies bank located in its basement. They also sent a letter to be brought home by St. Louis students of all grades in addition to writing and broadcasting morning announcements describing the fundraiser to the rest of the student population. The group also dedicated several lunch hours to conduct online research to determine what items would be most needed before writing the wish list.

Once letters were brought to St. Louis student homes,

students were able to choose what items they were able to and wanted to donate and bring back to the school. The week-and-a-half long fundraiser ended Friday, June 7. Aquino explained that she expected a maximum of 10 laundry hampers to be filled with non-perishable food items, hygiene products, clothes and other items. Although individual items were not counted, they filled 15 hampers while donations of pillows filled several additional boxes.

“I’m very impressed by their leadership. It’s overwhelming,” said Aquino. “Half of our classroom was stacked with stuff to donate.”

From this point, the four Grade 8 girls gave up their lunch hours to sort the collection of items into specific categories. Well-Come Centre student social worker Randalyn Knight, a student of Belleville’s Loyalist College, arrived at St. Louis School Monday, June 10 to pick up the donations. With the trunk and passenger seats of her car quickly filled with hampers, she had to make a second trip the following day to bring the remaining items to the shelter. The school also made a donation of about $70 for the shelter.

“Because of your work, 20 more families will go home with meals today and 10 more on Wednesday,” Knight told the four organizers. “We were out of pasta, but now there will be families who can have pasta for supper.”

The Well-Come Centre for Human Potential allows families to stop in once per month to take home meals from its food bank. The service is available noon to 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

From left to right, St. Louis School Grade 8 students Angela Boui, Carissa Farias, Madison Mastronardi and Melissa Gebrael display a collection filling 15 clothes hampers and boxes filled with pillows for The Welcome Centre, a local women’s shelter and food bank. The four students of Grade 8 teacher Carla Aquino organized a 1.5-week drive to collect food, hygiene products, clothes and other items to be donated to the local organization.

BANK NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH LEAMINGTON 519-326-8805

SUMMER CAMPS AT TBT

Erin Armstrong’s Music Moves Kids “WHIMSICAL”Two one-week music, drama and puppetry camps at TBT for youths ages 6 to 12, July 22 to 26 and July 29 to August 2. For more info, email musicmoveskids@gmail.com or call 519-890-7463.

The MUSIC MOVES KIDS day camp will be providing a special showcase of their talents. This year they are offering their support to The Bank Theatre Renovations by entertaining you with their "Whimsical" show along with a pasta dinner to be held at Leamington's Portuguese Club on Thursday, Aug 1st. Advance Tickets Only. $18 for Adults, $10 for children 12 and under. Please contact Penny at 519-326-0586 for tickets before July 29. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6:00 with the show to follow at 7:00. Sonshine Puppet Camp sponsored by Sonshine Lutheran Church – A week-long Christian experience in Christian drama using puppetry as the vehicle. For youths ages 6 to 14. August 5th to 9th from 9:15 to 11:45 am. Cost $20. To register call 519-984-3553. HELPING HANDS PUPPETRY MINISTRY OF MILWAUKEE, WI. IS A PUPPETRY AND DRAMA EXPERIENCE.

TRANSFORMED WITH THUNK THE SKUNK - Appearing at The Bank Theatre, August 9, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Presented by Helping Hands Puppet Ministry of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and children from the area. Sponsored by Sonshine Lutheran Church. For more info about having your child appear in this production, please call 519-984-3553.

The Bank Theatre would like to thank the Sun Parlour Folk Music Society for including us in their Pickin' on Neil Young Event. A big thank you to the musicians who donated their time and talent: The Laws, Bill & Sugar, Andrew Taves, Dale Butler, Steve Morin, Kris Marentette, Chris Osborne, Jim Heyens, Livi Butts, Crossroads, Easton Weston, Jamie Willms and Ben Hassenger. Thank you also to Two Creeks Conservation Area and to all the hard-working volunteers.

The 2nd Annual Fish Fry held at the Wheatley Legion was a sold-out success. Many thanks to Presteve Foods for the delicious perch; to the Wheatley Legion for providing the space; to the Legion's Women's Group for their fine cooking and food preparation; to our entertainers Andrew Taves, Dale and Judy Butler and Jessie Sharon for the wonderful music and of course a huge thanks to all those who came out to enjoy the evening and support The Bank Theatre.

OFF-SITE MUSIC SERIES IS COMING!

The Bank Theatre's OFF-SITE MUSIC SERIES begins this coming September 7. Our monthly music events will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington, while Phase 2 of our renovations are underway at the theatre. The Series will be on Saturday nights with the doors opening at 6:30 and the performance starting at 7:00. The first concert in the series is Canada's Women of Song. Come and be entertained by five or our local, wonderfully talented women as they share the music of Canada's Women of Song. You'll hear the songs of Joni Mitchell, Sylvia Tyson, Sarah Harmer, Connie Kaldor, Rita MacNeil and so many, many more. Read next week's BANK NOTES for further details.

Volunteer! Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre and The Bank Theatre appreciate the many hands that put on each of our productions. We are always looking for volunteers to bring their excitement and enthusiasm to share and learn the crafts of acting, singing and dancing, AND, it isn’t just about acting on stage… We need volunteers for all aspects of directing, technical, backstage and front of house duties. If you are interested in having a good time while helping put together high quality community Arts events, we can put your talent and enthusiasm to work! Send us an email or give us a call – banktheatre@gmail.com / 519-326-8805

Southgate Residence member and gazebo project fundraising organizer Don Parsons describes the motivation behind supporting the construction of a new live music venue during the facility’s annual Family Summer Picnic Thursday, July 11 while Dale Butler and his band members listen on.

The Dale Butler Band, Dan Tofflemire, Dale Butler and Gord Harwood, perform during the Southgate Residence Family Summer Picnic in Kingsville.

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The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111 Sunday Worship Services 8:30 & 10:30 am St. Mary’s Church

West Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am Calvary Church

Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734

Sunday Worship Services 9:15 am (German), 10:45 am (English)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727

Sunday Worship 9:45 am

Summer Worship Services 9:30 am (German), 10:15 am (English)

Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605

1 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928

Sunday Worship 10:00 am South Point Community Church

55A Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-1858

Sunday Gatherings 10 am

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Iglesia La Buena Semilla

220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644 Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church 311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am (Germ), 10:30 am (Eng) Sonshine Lutheran 194 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-398-8179 Thurs. Bible Study 7 pm Worship Sercvice Every Sun.10 am MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services 10:50 am (Summer 10 am)

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443

PENTECOSTAL

FGT Family Church

285 Talbot St. E., Leamington

Free bus rides available 519-322-2316

Sunday Worship 10 am

Leamington Christian Centre

98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

English/Spanish 6:30 pm

Templo Christiano De Leamington

39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654

Sunday Worship Services 3 pm

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

United Pentecostal Church 312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am.(English) 10:30 am (English/Children’s Liturgy) 10:30 am (OLBS, Wheatley, English) 3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (Youth)

St. Joseph’s Church 310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)

Sunday Masses: 9 am (Italian, English)

Noon (Portuguese, English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite) 280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English)

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Leamington United Church

9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

Mersea United Church 1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Unitarian Universalist

Donations continue for gazebo project

By Bryan Jessop

Dale Butler and his supporters have already raised their 25 per cent of funds needed for a gazebo near Leamington Municipal Marina, but that hasn’t stopped the public from supporting the proj-

When Butler and fellow supporters of local music approached Leamington council with the idea to build a gazebo for live performances, they were asked to raise $5,000 of the projected $20,000 required to build the structure. That goal was met with the ‘Show The Love’ concert held in Butler’s honour, but donations are still being made.

On Thursday, July 11, Butler and his band made one of their twice-annual appearances at Kingsville’s Southgate Residence retirement home for its Summer Family Picnic — the Dale Butler Band also provides musical entertainment for the facility’s annual Family Christmas Party. Unbeknownst to Butler, a donation of $250 for the gazebo project was waiting for him, announced by Southgate resident Don Parsons.

During a previous monthly Southgate Residence meeting, a committee discussed who should be the recipient of the annual fundraiser that coincided with the summer picnic event. Parsons suggested Leamington’s gazebo project, a motion met with unanimous approval.

“The residents always look forward to Dale playing here,” said Southgate Residence activation manager Holly O’Neil. “Dale’s always been a part of our community, so everyone thought the gazebo would be a great community cause to support.”

Parsons organized the fundraiser with assistance from Rose Warkentin. During Butler’s performance, donations buckets were passed around for individual contributions.

The gazebo project reminded many Southgate residents of outdoor band shell concerts such as those once held at such a structure in Lions Park in Kingsville behind the United Church. Kingsville’s band shell long since deteriorated to the point where it had to be torn down.

Residents and family members of Southgate raised money by raffling off prizes donated for the cause including a homemade pie and cookies, sundaes, corn on the cob, a bottle of wine, lemonade mix and an afghan made by Dini Krabenboss.

“I was really, really happy and amazed that they did this,” said Butler. “It was a wonderful thing that they did. Even while I was leaving, one person gave me a 20, another gave me a five and another gave me a toonie.”

Butler gave the donation to Leamington recreation and culture manager Amanda Smith, who explained to him that mayor John Paterson will write a letter/certificate of thanks to Southgate Residence members for their generosity.

Butler explained that numerous individuals continue to approach him offering to make donations toward the gazebo project, which can still be done with contributions made out to the municipality. Cheques made payable to the Municipaliyt of Leamington with ‘gazebo project’ written on the information line are eligible for tax receipts.

The physics of Superman –is he possible?

The movie tells us that Superman came from another universe to Earth in order to save his species. It is obvious that he is not a carbon based organic being. The evidence is that he doesn’t need food for energy. Also, he doesn’t need oxygen because he can fly into near space without any space suit or oxygen source.

Superman is probably not made up of any cellular structure. He may be composed of some kind of sub-molecular, fluid, metallic crystals. The companion cyborgs that hovered near characters were able to flow into a variety of forms and communicate. Perhaps the citizens were composed of the same materials?

PETE SCORRAR

Science Says...

Two things would need to be discovered about the make-up of Superman: first, what are the energy forces that organize the crystals? How do they grow? There must be an information force that organizes adjacent crystals into the final form. The ‘being’ is able to move, therefore, the controlling force must have some kind of dynamic field control. Probably there is some kind of recognition sensory mechanism that allows Superman to transform his materials to mimic a human form.

The second question would be to discover the chemical composition of the metallic crystals. The matter that makes up Supermen and the ‘ships’ that came to Earth from Krypton are different in that they don’t seem to have any mass or inertia (or gravitational forces) and they don’t obey any of Newton’s Laws of Motion. The ships moved with little rockets compared to the space shuttle rocket engines and they seemed to hold a steady position without any apparent use of energy.

Superman and the other beings from Krypton seemed to have some form of advance artificial intelligence. The characters were programmed to behave and to operate in a specific way. Superman, with his ‘free will’ was able to “add” behavioral responses by having experiences and gaining advice from other humans. Did Lois Lane humanize Superman?

I think that Superman was able to fly because his metallic crystal structure was able to position between the magnetic lines of force that surround the Earth. His force field was able to use the push of bended lines of magnetic force to move.

Superman’s cape was an energy collecting device. He didn’t “fly” until he put on the Superman suit. Maybe the cape is able to collect cosmic particles and use them to produce the energy needed to control the dynamic metallic crystals. There must be microscopic chambers where nuclear decay produces the vast amounts of energy needed by Superman. His eyes will shoot out X-rays which are produced during the splitting of an atom.

His eyes may not be sensory organs but must be microscopic lasers. Superman can see X-rays which means he must have some advance emission/detection mechanism. He doesn’t seem to have any of the other sensory organs.

The joy of studying Superman is not what is impossible, but what could be out there for us to learn from aliens.

Register now for fun programs at library

Leamington Library is offering two great programs in August.

Storylady and Hambone Show is children’s literature brought to life with music, fun and frolic. The show features interactive songs, storytelling, drama and puppetry. Children ages 5 and up are invited to the library for this fun-filled program on Tuesday, August 13 at 11 a.m. Registration is available online or at the library. On Thursday, August 15 at 2 p.m., Leamington Library welcomes staff from Scales Nature Park for a presentation of Reptiles At Risk: On the Road. This is an exciting hands-on educational outreach program featuring live animals found right here in Ontario. All ages are welcome. Register online or at the library.

Summer pruning is a good idea

This week’s column offers a few tips about summer pruning.

Early flowering shrubs should be pruned immediately after flowering. To keep the shrub shapely, cut out approximately a third of the old brown wood closest to the ground. Where a shrub has become over grown and leggy, it can be hard-pruned to within 8 inches from the ground. After taking this drastic action, soak the plant thoroughly and add bone meal into the soil and top dress with mulch to help retain moisture.

BILL PLUMB

By late July the new growth on most evergreen trees has hardened off, except for some spruce or even cedar trees. If your trees were planted several

years ago and are at least several feet tall, you can safely prune them to maintain an attractive shape.

Summer pruning isn’t as risky and sometimes is a better option than winter pruning. One of the main differences between the two is that winter pruning will stimulate growth and summer enables you to better shape the foliage on the branches. Some trees will bleed and will lose a large amount of sap if pruned in late winter or early spring, such as birch and maple. This category of trees is best pruned in mid summer.

Soft fruit trees can also be summer pruned. Cut any damaged wood right after the tree has produced fruit for the season. During the second fruit-bearing year, late summer is when all fruit trees should be pruned. This will help shape the tree and restrict new growth for the next season.

Summer pruning is also important for peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums to minimize the risk of silver leaf infection, which is a fungal disease. Its wind-borne spores are

In the back yard... released from late autumn through to spring when they can enter fresh pruning cuts. Use clean sharp shears to make a cut. Do not cut the “leader” or new top growth unless there happens to be two. This will help reduce splitting.

So get out there with your shears and try some summer pruning. Your garden will look all the better for it!

IN MEMORIAM

GEORGE BIEKX

In loving memory of our “precious” dad, grandpa and great-grandpa who passed away July 23, 1999.

There is always a face before me, A voice I would love to hear, A smile I will always remember, Of a dad I loved so dear.

Deep in my heart lies a picture, More precious than silver or gold, It’s a picture of my dad, Whose memory will never grow old. Foreverlovedandsadlymissed, Shirley,Shelley,JeffandTracy. P.S.BunchesofhugsandkissesforyougreatgrandpaJoe, “OurGuardianAngel”. Eventhoughyouwentaway, Wealwaysfeelyoubesideuseverysingleday. LoveBrandon,Brett,MatthewandTroy

God took Joe, it was His will

But in our hearts we love him still.

Fond memories show your smiling face

Your look could

Loving father, grandfather and friend.

Farewell Friends –Adios Amigos

Seventeen-year-old Rotary Exchange Student Fernanda Horta Barrie, of Santiago, Chile, delivered her good-bye remarks to members of the Rotary Club and her many friends from Leamington District Secondary School where she has studied for the last year, at the Rotary Club’s weekly dinner meeting held at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

Fernanda delighted all present with a review of her many experiences in Leamington, parts of Ontario, Florida and California. As Fernanda said, “You won’t realize how far you’ve walked until you look around at where you’ve been.”

Fernanda expressed her deep gratitude to President Mary DeGoey, the Leamington Rotary Club, her many friends, and Rotary host families Wendy and Chuck Parsons and Diane and Jim Samson for her treasured experiences as a Rotary Exchange Student. Fernanda’s mother and sister had travelled from Santiago to attend Fernanda’s farewell. Fernanda reminded those in attendance at the gathering that “Rotary is everywhere.”

From left to right are Rotary past president Diane Samson, mom Elena Barrie, Rotary Exchange Student Fernanda Horta Barrie, and Mary DeGoey, president of the Leamington Rotary Club. - Submitted Photo

IN MEMORIAM

GEORGE BIEKX

In loving memory of our wonderful father, grandfather and father-in-law who passed away July 23, 1999.

The angels sang Amazing Grace,

The Lord came down and touched your face. He held your hand and whispered low, “Come with Me, it’s time to go.”

The gates of Heaven opened wide, The angels lined up side by side.

A special gift was on his way,

The day God took my Dad away.

They say it’s a beautiful journey from the old world to the new,

Someday we’ll make that journey which will lead us straight to you. And when we reach that garden in which there is no pain, We’ll put our arms around you and never part again.

So wait for me in heaven Dad, Don’t let me come alone.

The day the angels come for me,

Please be there to bring me home.

Alwayslovedanddeeplymissed,Pat,Greg,andJordy.

IN MEMORIAM

GEORGE (JOE) BIEKX

Husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

In memory of my husband whose golden heart stopped beating July 23, 1999. Dear Joe,

I never thought of losing you,

And maybe that was wrong.

You always seemed a part of me,

That would go on and on.

That’s why my grieving has no end,

However hard I try.

My love for you was far too deep,

To ever say goodbye.

I think of you as living,

In the hearts of those you touched,

For nothing loved is ever lost, And you were loved so much.

To have you for my husband, Was cause enough for pride.

No one could ever be your equal, No matter how they tried.

A husband in a million, I loved you till the end.

I lost two precious people that day, My husband and my best friend.

Sadlymissed,alwaysrememberedandforeverloved,yourwifeMary.

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Happy 100th Birthday Frances Emerson

Come to an Open House and celebrate with Frances for her very special Birthday. Maybe she will share her secret of how to stay young.

Sunday July 28 • 12:00 - 3:00 pm at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, Kingsville. Best Wishes only.

Happy 90th Birthday Valerie (Wally) Penner

Valerie was born on July 23, 1923 in the Ukraine. She is married to Henry Penner and has 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She celebrated her birthday with her family on July 14th.

CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Ed Cavers would like to thank all of those who either phoned, sent cards or flowers or donated food to the house or reception after the services at Knox Presbyterian Church in Leamington.

Special thanks to Rev. Thomas Kay, Meaghan and Larry who made the service special by sharing their memories of Ed. Also a heartfelt thanks to the PSW’s and RN’s from St. Elizabeth, Bayshore and Amy’s Helping Hands. Without their aid it would not have been possible for Ed to spend his last weeks at home. To Dr.’s Bayley and Gorrell, thank you for understanding and letting a stubborn Scotsman do things “his way”. To the Buschman family, your love and caring went way beyond what we asked.

– Cavers and Buschman Families

IN MEMORIAM

Happy Anniversary Happy 25th Anniversary

Jack & Chris Harfmann July 29, 1988

One by one each year flew by, since you both said 'I do'. 25 years of memories, shared by the two of you.

From big events and holidays, to simple daily pleasures.

Some tearful times along life's way, some joys that cannot be measured. One by one each year now gone, but still they're yours forever. Each and every memory, of a quarter century together! Happy Silver Anniversary!

Love Lindsey, Jim and Kinley, Tara and Jackson, Jamie and Dan, and all your family and friends! Such an accomplishment! We are so proud!

KEVIN HENRY SLINGERLAND

April 17, 1968 - July 23, 1996

In memory of a loving son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle who passed away 17 years ago.

We do not forget, nor do we intend

We think of him often, will to the end. Forgotten by some, he may be

But in our memory, he will ever be.

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

IN MEMORIAM

Thank You

MedQUEST is an experiential day camp for high school students designed to show them the opportunities in health care. MedQuest was sponsored by the Communities for Doctors Committee, a group of volunteers from Leamington, Kingsville, and the Town of Essex. Without the help of the staff, physicians, nurses and technicians at Leamington District Hospital, Essex County EMS, Midwives of Windsor, Leamington Marina Staff and the community in general this experience would not have been possible. Thank you for another successful MedQuest. Sincerely, MedQUEST counsellors: Christopher Goodman, Jordon Charlebois and Peter Burke.

Special thanks to Dr. Rob Stapleton, our physician champion, and Yvonne Bauer, RN for their work and support, and to Ursula and Tim Tiessen and family for again providing accommodation and friendship to our visiting med students.

In loving memory of my Dear Mom

NORMA LOTT

February 1, 1935 - July 25, 2012

If Roses grow in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Mother's arms

And tell her they're from me. Tell her that I love her

And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek

And hold her for a while.

Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day.

But there's an ache within my heart

Because I am missing her again today.

Love always, daughter Debbie

IN MEMORIAM RON

HENDERSON

In loving memory of a dear husband, dad and grandpa who passed away July 28, 2002.

As time goes on without you And days turn into years, They hold a million memories And many silent tears, No longer in our lives to share

But in our hearts, you are always there.

Love always, wife Anne and family

CARD OF THANKS

The Family of the late Carol Authier wish to express their heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness, help and support; floral arrangements, donations and prayers at the time of our loss. Special thanks to Fr. Ben Huyge, the choir, C.W.L., Easter Star - Chapter 21, the thoughtful people of Bella Vista Towers and Sandy Lake Estates.

Thank you for the years we shared

Thank you for the way you cared

We loved you then and we love you still Forget you, we never will. From your loving family

The Heinz Dragonboat team Pink Tomato Crusaders have been together for three years, and each year they raise approximately $6,000 for the cause. Fundraising events are carried out all year at Heinz including: Valentine’s Day roses, Soup Day, Cookies for a Cause, Cabbage Rolls and Christmas Cookies – all home made by team members. Everyone on the team pulls together all year long for fundraising events, and then pulls water together on the day of the race. The Pink Tomato Crusaders placed 44 out of 99 teams this year at the International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure in Tecumseh on Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15. Pictured here, in the bottom row, from

left to right, are Annette Cranston, Trish Martyn, Jennifer Hanson, Erin Harris, Linda Omstead, Jan Bering, Jimmy Taouil and Lauren DiMenna. Middle row, left to right: Sue Gruber, Irene Fox (2), Connie Palazzi, Amy Sue Moore, Kelvin Halbauer, Irene Fox (1), Leona Neill and Theresa Rotteau (Captain). Back row, left to right: Katherine Arpino, Doug Wigle, Shawn Rotteau (Coach), Ray Silvius, Ed Cornies, Joe Youssef and Ray Kratz. Team members missing from photo: Elizabeth Tucker, Tia Stramacchia, Julie Bondy and Theresa Lowe. (Photo submitted)

Local jump rope athlete third at Worlds

By Bryan Jessop

Shelby Toews of Leamington knows what it takes to get the ‘jump’ on her competition.

Toews recently returned from the 2013 World Jump Rope Championships in Orlando, Fla., bringing home with her two bronze medals, five ribbons, a crystal trophy for Team Canada and a third-overall finish as an individual competitor. This year’s international event hosted 480 competitors,

which like the Olympics, is divided into men’s and women’s categories with no age divisions. Fourteen of the 18 countries with jump rope teams were represented at this year’s international gathering.

The competition was the fifth worlds for Toews, who has been participating in

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Leamington’s Shelby Toews competes in the free style event during the national jump rope competition held last

year’s national event at Brock University, Toews traveled to Orlando Fla. where she finished third overall.

Southpoint Men’s Softball League (SMSL) STANDINGS

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jump rope events since the age of five. She was inspired to get involved with the sport since watching her aunt Lindsay Schartinger compete with the Leamington Locomotion, a skipping team which disbanded about 10 years ago.

Competitive jump rope events include speed and power divisions where participants are timed on how many types of a specific jump they can perform over a certain time frame. Other types are judged and based on freestyle performances, much like gymnastics or figure skating.

Local jump rope athlete third at Worlds SMSL reviews first half of season

Southpoint Men’s Softball League First Half Season Review: With the first half of the season completed, the SMSL now has the upper and lower tier teams determined. After a few late season slumps, Caff’s Auto Repair and James Taylor Fishery surprised the league by leapfrogging Guardian Pharmacy and Saw Monkeys to claim the last two spots in the upper half.

Last Week’s Results: The Unit defeated the Car

Barn 20-13… Dirty Farmers upset Caff’s Auto Repair in a fifth inning lapse by the Mechanics. The Farmers’ win put the Car Barn in sole possession of last place for the first half of the season… Hutchins Monuments and Saw Monkeys played one nine-inning game for two as Hutchins took the Mon-

keys, forcing them into the bottom five of the league… Cartel gave Guardian Pharmacy a dose of medicine

7-5… James Taylor Fishery enjoyed some beverages at Talbot Trail Golf Course as they awaited their fate going into the second half of the league.

Thursday, July 25th Games

Home Team Away Team Time Diamond

Jose’s Grinders Bashers 6:15

#1

Cartel Hutchins Monuments 6:15 PM Wheatley #3

Dirty Farmers Car Barn 6:15 PM Wheatley #5

Caff’s Auto Repair James Taylor Fishery 6:15 PM Wheatley #7

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RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

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View the SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE: www.leamington.ca /recreation/activityguide and register the entire family now in Summer Fitness and Recreation.

Babysitting Course ages 11-15. Register in advance for Wed. Aug. 13th . Home Alone Training Course ages 9-13. Register in advance for Thurs. Aug. 22. Both of these programs will get your children comfortably prepared to look after themselves and other children.

Summer Day Camp - weekdays throughout July and August for children ages 4 - 7 & 8 - 12. Day Camp counsellors are trained in HIGH FIVE principles of healthy child development. Kids will choose from daily electives, Swimming each day, Skating on Tues. and Thurs., plus a different Theme each week. Kids thoroughly enjoy Sherk Complex Day Camp and keep coming back for more! Register in advance. [Registrations on the day of Camp are subject to an additional $10 fee per child.]

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Red Cross Swim Lessons – all levels for children: Parent & Tot; Pre-school levels Starfish to Whale; Swim Kids levels 1 - 10; and Aquatic Leadership Courses. Summer Swim lessons are offered each weekday for 2 weeks during the summer, therefore you still have August options to register your children in. There’s no better tool to equip your children with, then Red Cross Swim Lessons teaching them water safety for a lifetime.

SWIM-TASTIC SUMMER FUN! at the Sherk Complex Pool every afternoon Monday to Friday 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. from July 2nd – Aug. 30th. Every Wednesday afternoon the lifeguards will lead wild and wacky water games, relays and splash contests! Regular Admission fees apply. “Within Arms Reach Policy” applies. Adult Programs - over 40 Fitness, AquaFitness & Indoor Cycling classes per week throughout the summer and the air-conditioned Weight and Cardio Equipment rooms to keep you toned and buff!

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In the 30-second single rope speed event, Toews finished fifth with 180 jumps — 10 behind the winner and seven shy of the bronze medal. In the three-minute speed event, considered an endurance discipline, she captured bronze with 892 jumps — 40 behind the winner and 16 shy of the silver medal. In this event, Toews holds the Canadian record of 910.

Ironically, Toews had a disappointing finish of 13th in her best event, the triple under, where scores are the total number of jumps performed without a miss. Her personal best of 181 is another Canadian record. She was sixth in the individual freestyle event with an overall score of 6.24 — 0.3 points short of the bronze.

Toews also performed in three pairs events along with Tri-City TrixStars teammate Kaitlyn Simpson of Hamilton. The duo finished sixth in both pairs freestyle and pairs double unders. Toews and Simpson did not place competitively in the pairs Chinese wheel freestyle, as they were unable to practice together for their routine.

“We made our routine together over Skype,” Toews explained.

Previously, Toews’ best worlds event was in 2010, when she nabbed a silver medal. Through her past international events, she has finished an average of 10th overall as an individual. This year’s worlds, held July 5-9, included about 30 Canadians including seven from the town of Essex.

“I was really hoping my knees would hold up,” said Toews, who had surgery on her right knee in October of 2011. “The level of difficulty is so much higher at the worlds. Every time I step onto the floor I’m a little nervous, whether it’s the worlds or regionals.”

Toews now competes regularly in one of only two Ontario regions. While regional events are open to all entries, only the top eight of each category move on from provincials to nationals, held this year at Brock University in St. Catharines. Her first team was the Leamington Acro-Ropers, with whom she was a member until the age of 14.

Following this year’s worlds, Toews spent three consecutive days on crutches with strained ligaments. She began practicing again on Wednesday, July 17 in preparation for the Junior Olympics, scheduled to start in Detroit in about a week. Toews has been participating in the Junior Olympics for years, having won in 2008 — the same year as her first national title.

Now 21, Toews is taking her undergrad at the University of Windsor in environmental studies. As a high school student at Leamington District Secondary School, she also played basketball and soccer, but has since focused strictly on jump rope. Her training and practice routine includes six visits to the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex per week, where she runs, performs core exercises, cardio and two hours of jumps per session. Although she has been without a coach for the past couple years, her father assists with counts for postings to track her progress.

Ladies ball hockey winds up regulation play

By Emma Hannigan

The final night of regulation games for ladies ball hockey opened up July 15 with a battle between the Journal and Johnson Electric. The Journal took the lead with a goal by Marianne Vergeer from Sheila McBrayne and Brenda Vink, and then furthered their lead with a goal from Anita Vanrooyen, assisted by Vergeer and Kathy Gradwell. In the second period, Terri Taylor scored another goal for the Journal from Noelle Resendes. Meghan Montminy was able to get a single goal for Johnston Electric, assisted by Vickie Wenzler. In the last minute of play, Vink got an unassisted goal for the Journal making the final score 4-1.

The second game was scoreless until Lisa “Derb” Derbyshire scored for the Car Barn against AnthonyKeats Marine, assisted by Margot Gillespie and Halli Pearson. The Car Barn won the game 1-0.

There is no team in “I”

Once again, a recent story I’ve written has inspired my weekly column. This time, an impressive individual performance by Leamington’s Shelby Toews — good for third overall on the international stage in competitive jump rope — sparked the topic.

While most of my focus on competitive sports — both as an ‘athlete’ and as a spectator — has been centered on team sports, individual events can’t be entirely overlooked, even during nonOlympic years. Although I’d be more likely to inadvertently strangle myself with a jump rope than be competitive with one, I have dabbled a bit in individual sports, mostly through the long-ago days of high school gym class.

For most of them, my personal objective was survival rather than triumph. I didn’t keep count, but the tennis ball probably struck my head more often than the school-property racket I was issued. Badminton was more of the same, only with less in the way of welts and bruises — the birdie is probably the most harmless focal point in all of organized sport, and fun was always had trying to launch one into the florescent lighting’s protective metal screens secured to the ceiling when teachers weren’t looking.

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The only element of success I’ve ever experienced in individual sport was in the shot put, introduced at the elementary school level in Grade 7. It was my only late-spring ticket to an annual day off from classes to County Track and Field Day at The Pines (UCC) in Chatham. In gym class, I even managed to launch the lighter of two shot put balls across the room, hitting the bottom rung of the ladders that once hung on the opposite (southern) wall. Those ladders were actually parts of a fold-out indoor jungle gym — you know you’re getting old if you can remember the days when it was legal for schools to own THOSE things.

What has to be the most popular individual player sport, at least in North America, is golf. I’ve probably golfed less than a dozen times in my life, and for good reason. A lot of people are being humble and looking to share a laugh when they talk about how bad they are at golf, but when I say it, I mean it. I’ve probably missed that damn little ball more often than I’ve hit it in any direction, let alone straight.

Then there’s bowling. How anyone gets that three-holed paperweight to curve on its way to the pins is beyond me. My first bowling excursion, a trip to Empire Lanes for my 14th birthday, ended with a best score of the day somewhere in the 60s.

The best thing about individual competition is that sooner or later, every competitor experiences a mind-boggling stroke of luck. I once shot a 180 (a perfect score) in darts. While shooting pool at the V.I.–– many years ago, two friends actually witnessed me sink the 8 ball — and no other — off the break. That’s a once-in-a-lifetime feat that makes golf’s hole in one look commonplace. During a more recent trip to Empire Lanes, I somehow managed four consecutive strikes — an accomplishment that prompts the scorekeeper’s screen to play a cartoon of a monster truck rolling over and crushing four sets of pins, if I remember correctly. Never before or since have I managed even two strikes in a row.

Heck, I’ve even tried downhill skiing (recreationally, not competitively) a few times. The first such outing was during a Grade 10 geography class trip to Ottawa and surrounding areas in 1990. For me, it ended with a trip to a Hull, Que. hospital as a precautionary measure after ramping off a mogul and landing face-first into the side of the intermediate hill. The frame of my glasses dug into the bridge of my nose far enough to cover my entire face with blood. The impact scene was described as a “mushroom cloud of snow” by witnesses. Appearing as though I had dunked my face into a bucket full of razor blades, I’ll never forget the looks on the faces of elevator co-users when I got back to the hotel that night.

I’ve always respected individual sport athletes for the courage to compete in front of large crowds — no teammates to share the brunt of humiliation or blame after a horrible performance. On the flip side of the same coin, they never have to hear “oh, he/she just rode the coat tails of his/her teammates” or anything of the sort after a championship victory.

Honestly, sports available in both team and individual formats are usually more fun as the latter. Team dodgeball was a good time, but the ‘every kid for his or her self’ version was truly (and almost literally) a riot triggering adrenaline-charged chaos. No teacher on Earth could monitor EVERY kid trying to smash the ball off a classmate’s head (point blank shots were impossible in team dodgeball) and even when we were caught, who could prove that we weren’t really aiming for the victim’s — umm, opponent’s shoulder, back or chest?

I truly struggled trying to figure out which individual athletes are under the most pressure when they perform. Golfers? Tennis players?

Olympic 100-metre sprinters? Overall, when the answer doesn’t depend on who you are, I figure it must be boxing. No other sport has a preevent weigh-in to compound the upcoming event’s hype. Not many individual sports are one-shot, non-tournament competitions where a humiliating loss can be suffered in less than 30 seconds. And I certainly can’t think of any other sport where one missed opportunity at a championship so often finishes a career.

Most of all, those crushing punches to the head must take a tremendous physical toll — far more so than one from a dodgeball, tennis ball or birdie.

Outstanding performances by local swimmer

Members of the Windsor Essex Swim Team (W.E.S.T.) travelled to London the weekend of July 12-14 to compete in the annual Dr. Paul Hauch Invitational swim meet hosted by the London Aquatic Club.

Over 500 swimmers attend this meet every year from all points within the province, making for some extreme competition for all age groups.

Although a small contingent, W.E.S.T. swimmers, under the guidance of Coach Lou Pocock, made their presence known which resulted in many taking home the coveted medals.

The W.E.S.T. relay teams placed first in the girls 15 & Over medley and second in free relays, and the boys 15 & Over placed second in both medley and free relays, placing second only to the host London Aquatic Club.

Leamington swimmer Jared Plancke, age16, representing W.E.S.T., swam in a total of 8 events which resulted in a personal best second-place finish in his 200 fly. Jared came home with three silver medals and all top five finishes in the remainder of his events.

Jared attends Leamington District Secondary School and trains with W.E.S.T. six times a week for two hours per day at the University of Windsor under head coach Andrei Semenov. He can normally be seen training at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex on his day off. Jared is also a member of the LDSS swim and triathlon teams.

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Local swimmers competed at the Dr. Paul Hauch Invitational meet in London the weekend of July 12-14. From left to right is Leamington swimmer Jared Plancke, Justin Dumouchelle, Ken Dickens, Ben Cheung. (Photo submitted)

DeSerrano wins fifth feature of the season

By Mike Bennett

Last week, Denis DeSerrano had a big smile on his face as he accepted his third-place trophy on midseason championship night at South Buxton Raceway.

This past weekend, DeSerrano flashed the same smile after winning his fifth feature of the season in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods July 20 at South Buxton.

“I’m having fun and that’s what racing is all about,” DeSerrano said after Saturday’s win.

It was the same comment he made a week earlier after this third-place finish. “We just go out and do the best we can every week,” DeSerrano said. “If we win, we win, if we don’t, we don’t… as long as we’re having fun, that’s what matters the most.”

DeSerrano said he has another goal every Saturday night when he makes the trek from Cottam to South Buxton. “Just try to bring the car home in one piece so we don’t have a whole bunch of work to do during the week,” he said with a smile.

DeSerrano won’t have much to do with the car this

week despite a wreck-fest behind him as the 20-lap feature was slowed by eight cautions. Only eight of the original 20 cars were still running when the checkered flew.

DeSerrano started in the third row and was locked in a tight battle with Dresden’s Marshall Hereygers, who led the first 10 laps, along with Cottam’s Rob Quick and Blenheim’s Trevor Jones. DeSerrano had just taken the lead on lap 11 when Hereygers and Quick got caught in a fivecar crash on the backstretch.

“It just seemed like I’d get into a rhythm and a caution would come out,” said DeSerrano, who led the final nine laps which were slowed by three more yellow flags.

“The car seemed to work anywhere on the track, it was good on the bottom on the restarts and once I got wound up, it liked to run the high side to the middle.”

Trevor Jones, Elliot Wilton and Brett Hope, all of Blenheim, locked up the spots behind DeSerrano, with Merlin’s Steve Shaw Jr. fifth. Quick rebounded from his accident to finish sixth.

DeSerrano, the division points leader, has collected 16 total checkered flags, one more than Quick who won his heat and crack-the-whip preliminary races earlier in the night.

Tilbury’s Gerry Rivait won the ‘B’ main, where the top five finishers transferred to the feature. It was Rivait’s first flag of the season. He finished 17th in the feature after getting involved in an early accident.

Chatham’s Darryl Hoekstra won his second career feature, leading 22 of the 25-lap Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds.

Shrewsbury’s Jim Dale Jr. led laps 3-5 but once the 31-year-old Hoekstra regained the lead, he never looked back.

Hoekstra’s father, 57-year-old Eugene Hoekstra, finished third.

Leamington’s Joel Dick, who won three straight features including last week’s mid-season championship, came home in sixth.

Essex’s Gerald Martin finished ninth, followed in order by LaSalle’s Mike Demars and Windsor’s Dan McIntyre.

Tilbury’s J.J. Beaulieu finished 19th.

Merlin’s Steve Shaw picked up his fourth feature win in the Windride Transportation Sport Stocks.

Harrow’s Patrick Lajeunesse, who won a heat race earlier in the night, finished third, with Kingsville’s Rob Young sixth, followed in order by Wheatley’s Steve Clements, Kingsville’s Bob Ellis, his daughter Tiffany Ellis of Cottam and Windsor’s West Bertozzi round-

ing out the top 10.

Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford won the Don Hendricks memorial race for the second year in a row. It was also Glassford’s fourth straight feature win and fifth of the season in the Lube Tech/Great Canadian Oil Change UMP Late Models.

Buxton hosts four memorial races this Saturday – Gord DeWael Late Model, Brian Outhouse Modified, Cory Schives Mini-Mod and Len Bryden Sport Stocks. Memorial Night has already been postponed by rain twice this season. Racing starts at 7 p.m.

Lakers sweep doubleheader in A’burg

The Leamington Uni-Fab Enclosures Mosquito Lakers travelled to Amherstburg last Sunday evening, July 14 and came away with two impressive wins. The Lakers beat the Cardinals 16-5 in the opener and then shut them out 18-0 in the nightcap.

A productive second and third inning propelled the locals to a 13 to 1 lead after three innings in the first game. Russell Derbyshire, Benny Bueckert, Kaleb Tiessen, Austin Neufeld and Kyle Fehr paced the attack with two hits each, Eric Dominguez drilled a long triple knocking in a couple runs.

Bueckert pitched well to pick up the win. Brayden Zuidema and Thomas Jennings closed the game in relief.

The Lakers played a near flawless game in the second contest. Under the lights, the Leamington crew came away with an 18-0 whitewash of the Cardinals.

Eric Tavares and Jennings led the team with three hits. Tiessen, Michael Wiebe, Eric Wright and Derbyshire had two hits each.

Two of Tavares’ hits were long home runs while Fehr legged out an inside-the-park home run.

Zach Penner got the start and pitched three scoreless innings to get the win. Tiessen came on in relief and threw a pair of shutout innings. The pair combined to hold Amherstburg to only three hits, while striking out six.

Denis DeSerrano (#69) passing Blenheim’s Trevor Jones (#27) and Dresden’s Marshall Hereygers (#3) for the lead in the Mini-Mod feature on Saturday night at South Buxton. – James MacDonald photo

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Steamy weather for TT senior golf scramble

On a very hot July 16 the Talbot Trail senior golf league had 74 enthusiastic seniors arrive at the course ready to partake in the monthly scramble and barbecue. Derek Brown and all his outside workers did a terrific job in getting the course back in excellent playing condition.

The low score of the team scramble was an excellent 32 earned by T8G2. Members of the winning team were Vic Reynaert, Gerald Rivait, Bill Mayville, Dave Krueger and Dave Clark. This group not only took home first prize, but they also earned closest to the pin honours on the two par threes, #7 and #9. Dave Clark made his superb shot on #7 to earn his team $10 each. Gerald Rivait earned the second $10 for each team member by firing an outstanding shot on #9.

It was almost a shutout for the team as Vic Reynaert’s long putt on #2 stood up for a long time, but he was finally overtaken when Paul Harrison hit his amazing putt into the cup on #2. This earned T3G1 members each $5 and three golf balls. Paul’s other playing partners were Paul R. Brown, Doug Langlois, Dan Tymec and Joe Moracci. This team also merited a double win as they placed fourth in the scramble with a par 36 round. They each received two new golf balls for their praiseworthy effort.

Five other teams also scored a 36, but a coin selection determined the fourth place winner.

Two teams tied for second place with terrific 34s. However, the second place winner was determined by a coin toss. Second place went to T2G1. The players who received four new golf balls were Dick Mackenzie, Bill Galloway, Joe Vertel, Steve Haas and Dave Dent. The other team who shot 34 to place third were Fred Takaki, Mike Thibodeau, Bill Parr, Ross MacKintosh and Jim Pearson. These gentlemen each received three balls.

The most honest team award went to T7G1. Bob Freure, Iggy Arner, Bill Adams, Norm Kaufman and Ken Womack earned three new golf balls. Bill Westrop protested slightly as he felt his team merited the prize. Sorry about that Bill, but your team was one shot too good. There was also a special presentation of Bill’s photograph taken by David Tonks. Bill said he would have it in the golf picture frame for all to admire at the next scramble.

The lucky gift card winners were Bill Westrop ($30), Jim Omstead ($25), Bill Parr ($20) and Mike Getty ($15).

We wish to thank our amazing barbecue chef, Tom Dunn for his volunteer work. Greg Coulter and his terrific staff always help make the day successful and enjoyable.

Jim Omstead has arranged a golf outing to Ridgetown on August 1. Sign up soon if you are interested!

The practice area is open. I know I need to be there! Maybe I’ll see you at Talbot Trail’s excellent practice area in the future.

Tip-A-Day by Bill Kroen: If you pull, hook or slice, you are likely hitting from an outside to inside path. Place three tees in the ground about two inches to the right of your ball and back from where it lies. Take a normal swing. If you knock down the tees consistently you are coming down from the outside. You could place a head cover, instead of the tees, in the same position. This is suggested by Butch Harmon, a top teaching pro. If you miss the head cover, you are swinging correctly. Hope that helps.

Skateboard Park Committee launches online survey

The Leamington Skateboard Park Committee has launched a new online survey gathering information about skateboarding interests in Leamington. The survey is available until August 6, 2013. Visit the Municipality of Leamington website at www. leamington.ca

About the Leamington Skateboard Park Committee: The mandate is “to investigate the feasibility of the construction of a skateboard park in the community.”

Committee members include councillor Hilda Macdonald, Ted Whigfield (chairperson), Jeph Maagdeleyn (community representative) and youth representatives Lenny Martinez and Daniel Dick. The committee was established in 2013 following a report to Council recommending that administration and community members review the feasibility of providing a skateboard park.

As was expected, hot, sweltering conditions kept many golfers away this past week at the Erie Shores Men’s Thursday Night League, with just 64 showing up for play. Leading the way with a perfect 10-point night was Team Gene Sarazen which has now closed the gap between themselves and the league leading team of Bobby Jones. Their season total of 56 points puts them just five behind the Jones squad whose 7-point evening gives them a grand total of 61.

Team Ben Hogan finished third this past week with 9 points and remains a distant third in league standings with 44 points. Team Arnold Palmer picked up 8 points and is in fourth place overall with 41, just one better than the Sam Snead group who had 6 points for a total of 40.

Team Bob Charles is next with 36 points, five better than the teams of Harry Vardon and Jack Nicklaus who both have 31. The remaining squads of Lee Trevino and Tom Watson sit at the tail end with 23 and 22 points.

In spite of the low number of participants, the individual competition was very busy with four players, Ward Hutchins, Van Tan, Claudio Sabelli and Geoff Dunmore, tying for low gross with one under par rounds of 34. Sitting just one back with even par tallies of 35 were Ken Steingart and Martin Morphet.

In the low net battle, Tim Schultz led the way with a net 28, good for a two-stroke finish over Matt Taouil and Dave Wilkinson who both had a net 30. Closest to the pin winners included Ward Hutchins and Greg Dunmore, while Ryan Harder had the longest drive and George Dekker made the longest putt.

In the skins competition, the four winners – all with birdies, included Brian Plumb on hole #1, Ward Hutchins on hole #3, Greg Dunmore on hole #5 and Dave Wilkinson on #17.

Thirty years ago, when the Thursday Night League set records for the highest group participation ever, with a total of 187 golfers, one of the popular teams playing in the Tomato Division was Team Four. Leading the way then as their captain was Mac Campbell with the following 15 members on board: Henry Dick, Bill Galloway, Ron Harris, Doug Hillman, Stan Jackson, Fred Lawson, Gary Leitch, Rick Nykyforuk, Paul Oulahen, John Rutgers, Richard Ropchan, Fred Sorrell, Clark Wilkinson, Holt Cree and Ted Wilson.

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Local athlete wins three gold medals and a silver at Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games

Leamington’s Danica Gorrell recently returned from competing in the Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games held in York Region July 11-14 where she medaled four times to bring home three golds and a silver. Her events were long jump, 400 metre run, 4 x 400 metre relay, and 4 x 100 metre relay. There are no time trials or heats in the relay races, and the local team of four girls – including Danica – ran the two races and won gold both times over all the female athletes across Ontario in the 4 x 400 and 4 x 100.

The last Provincial Summer Games were in Windsor in 2009, where Danica won five medals.

Danica is a member of Region 1, which includes Windsor, Essex County, Chatham and Sarnia. She is the only athlete from the Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley area out of the forty-six Region 1 athletes who participated.

There were approximately 750 athletes in attendance at the games, coming from all across Ontario. The Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games include track and field events, baseball, rhythmic gymnastics and golf. Region 1 achieved 90 medals in total. The

baseball team won silver and the soccer team took top honours winning gold.

Each one of Region 1’s athletes medaled at least once, demonstrating the remarkable sports talent in the area.

According to Danica’s mom Janice, there were many tears of joy and disappointment and even more smiles and laughs. Attending Special Olympics is one of the more heart-lifting experiences one can have, says Janice. The athletes are a joy to be around and their enthusiasm is contagious.

All the athletes attended the Regional Games last summer, which led to qualifying for the Provincials. It is hoped that some of the athletes will be able to attend the Nationals in Vancouver next year, and following that the Special Olympics World Summer Games taking place in Los Angeles, California, in 2015.

Leamington’s Toby Friesen takes control of a loose ball as a Kingsville player approaches during a mixed U11 soccer game Thursday, July 18 at Leamington Soccer Complex. Kingsville started the Sun County League game with only eight runners on the field and although they eventually fielded a full team, they played the game’s entirety without spares. Kingsville struck first, but Leamington replied with a goal later in the first half and then the winner in the second half for a 2-1 victory. (SUN Photo)

Danica Gorrell (centre) celebrates a gold medal win with the other members of her relay team.

Danica Gorrell proudly displays the three gold medals and the silver medal that she captured at the Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games. Congratulations, Danica!

Date change for Windsor Weekend

By Bryan Jessop

The next installment will be a case of same place but different time for one of Canada’s largest community-based drag racing events.

Windsor Weekend, which debuted as Windsor Day at Grand Bend Motorplex in 2000, is being rescheduled from its traditional second weekend in September to the Civic Holiday weekend in early August. The event, open to Windsor and Essex County residents only, has been plagued by rain and thundershowers throughout several of its first 13 years. With autumn just around the corner, past Windsor Weekends have also presented pit-area camping racers and their crews with chilly overnight temperatures.

Early August dates are not only further from the peak of hurricane season, but also coincide with the tourist-driven community’s busiest time of the year.

“Racers will be able to just drop their wives off at the shops or the beach and head straight for the track,” said Windsor Weekend’s main organizer and promoter Chuck Fram. “It’s a chance for everyone to take better advantage of what Grand Bend has to offer.”

While some Windsor Weekend classes are geared more towards experienced racers, other classes are set up for first-time drag racers up to seasoned veterans of the sport. The most beginner-friendly category is the Windsor Trophy group, frequently including cars from factory original family sedans to muscle cars and sports cars with several performance-oriented modifications. Windsor Trophy is one of Windsor Weekend’s multiple ‘bracket racing’ classes, where slower cars are given even opportunity to defeat faster, modified cars by earning a ‘head start’ during head-

Clockwise from top – An altered dragster driven by Codey Smith makes its way down the quarter-mile track at Grand Bend Motorplex, the host facility for Windsor Weekend. Traditionally held on the second weekend of September, the event will be moved to Aug. 2-4 this year.

A 1957 Chevrolet Bel Aire piloted by Ralph Power launches from the staging line during Windsor Weekend 13 at the Grand Bend Motorplex. Traditionally held on the second weekend of September, the event will be moved to Aug. 2-4 this year.

Dave Keller’s AMC Gremlin and Bill Boucher’s Fox Body Ford Mustang approach the tree during competition at Windsor Weekend 13 at Grand Bend Motorplex. Traditionally held on the second weekend of September, the event will be moved to Aug. 2-4 this year.

Photos courtesy of Chalet Studio Racing Photography

to-head races.

Prior to elimination rounds, all bracket class cars are permitted time trial runs which racers use to predict their elapsed times (ETs) once actual competition begins. If a slower racer predicts a ‘dial in’ time of 14.50 seconds and is pitted against a car with a dial in of 13.00, the slower car is granted a 1.5 second head start during elimination rounds. The racer who comes closer to his or her dial in time without going faster than that posted time — known as ‘breaking out’ — wins the race. If the slower car runs a 14.47 ET while the faster vehicle runs a 13.11, the slower car wins and moves on to the next round.

Other bracket classes for the event include “Money Bracket” groups where winners will receive cash prizes of yet-to-be-determined amounts. Bracket 1 has been set up for cars that run 7.50 to 12.99 seconds while Bracket 2 is for cars running the quarter mile in 12.00 seconds or slower. With the overlap, drivers of cars running 12.00 to 12.99 can enter either Bracket 1 or Bracket 2, but must use street-legal tires and mufflers if running in Bracket 2.

Bracket classes have also been set up for motorcycles, ‘sleds’ (snowmobiles), an all-women group and an open comp class, where participants use a pro tree (all three amber lights illuminate at the same time) instead of a sportsman tree (the three amber lights come on 0.5 seconds apart, telling the driver to attempt launching the car 0.5 seconds after the last light illuminates). Open Comp racers are given

time indexes 0.10 seconds faster than their best qualifying time for the entire event instead of selecting their own dial in times that they can change between rounds. These racers are also ranked in a qualifying order before eliminations start based on their reaction times.

For the first time, Windsor Weekend’s heads up competitors will be grouped into one class with no limitations on vehicle weight, exhaust, tires or number/type of ‘power adders’.

“As long as it has two doors and four wheels, it can race in heads up,” said Fram, who owns and operates Chuck’s Speed Shop on Walker Ave. in Windsor. “In the past, we’ve found that there aren’t enough cars in heads up to divide into different classes.”

In earlier years, Windsor Weekend’s main heads up class was limited to street legal cars. While cars at that time had a legitimate chance of winning the event by running ETs in the mid nines, more recent top contenders have run times in the low to mid seven-second range.

While bracket racers may simply show up and pay their entry fees on the day of the races, heads up competitors must pre-register within a week before their races — contact Fram at 519-972-9704 or visit www.windsorweekend. ca for more information on heads up registration or other Windsor Weekend details. Updates and details on Windsor Weekend are also available on the event’s Facebook page.

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Friday, Aug. 2 will feature the Real Street class, where participants begin by entering their cars in a poker run that starts in Tilbury and ends at the Grand Bend Motorplex. Various prizes will be awarded based on racing as well as the best accumulated poker hands. Friday night will feature the annual event’s first Pit Party, taking place in a tent and featuring live music from the local band No Drama.

After racing on Saturday, Windsor Weekend will again feature the ‘Night of Fire’, including a run made by a jetengine dragster and fireworks.

The heads up and bracket races will run as separate events between Saturday (Aug. 3) and Sunday (Aug. 4). In the event that these races are rained out, Monday, Aug. 5 will be made available to racers and spectators.

Fram hopes the new dates for Windsor Weekend racing will bring with them higher racer and spectator counts. Frustrated by poor weather conditions, spectator counts in recent years have dropped from a one-time high of about 7,500 to between 3,500 and 5,500. Fram hopes to see this year’s car count reach or exceed 400, about 20 of which he expects will run the heads up class.

An avid drag racer himself, Fram is the driver/owner of “Frampage,” a 1927 Ford T-roadster replica powered by a 383-cubic inch Chevrolet stroker small block V8. Capable of running 9.2-second quarter miles, the car was recently used by his son Chuck Jr. to acquire his competition license required for running 9.90 seconds and faster.

OBITUARY

George

Ribble

George Ribble, 98 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Married January 3, 1946 to the late Ivy Grace (nee Hopper). Dear father of the late Scott Ribble (Lynn Rockwood nee Riehl). Always remembered by his daughter-in-law Theresa Ribble. Loving grandfather of Theresa Harvey (Phil Harvey), Patricia Ribble, Hubert Ribble (Courtenay), Jennifer Louise-Seize and Christopher Ribble. Special great-grandfather of Anthony Ribble (Jacki) and their daughter Keira, Aaron Ribble, Evan Ribble, Lyndsey Ribble, Courtney Powell, Jesse Ribble, Caitlinne Ribble, Moira, Hailey and Elijah. Cherished step-grandfather of Paula Bruce and Melanie Riehl and their children Kaitlynn Bruce-Riehl, Rebecca Bruce-Riehl, Jillian Ireland. George was predeceased by his sisters Dorothy and Geraldine. Survived by several nieces and nephews.

Special thank you to all the staff at the Sun Parlor Home for their compassionate care and support for Grandpa for so many years.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Friday, July 19, from 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service to celebrate George’s life at 11 a.m.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Sun Parlor Home or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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

Leamington Women’s hockey league has openings

Leamington Women’s Hockey League is looking for players of ALL calibers for the 2013-2014 season. This is a Ladies 21 and over recreational league with 6 teams. The season starts September 23 and runs on Mondays 8, 9 and 10 p.m. games.

This is a 25-week season played at the Unico rink at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Contact Irene Impens as soon as possible as spaces are limited (519-326-8506).

OBITUARY

George Steeman

George Steeman, 84 years, beloved husband of Sedina (nee Bekaan) of 61 years, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

George was a devoted family man who will be sadly missed by his daughter Ariana Deehan of Maidstone, his son Henry and wife Susan of Edmonton, Alberta, his son Ted and wife Carrie of Wheatley, grandchildren Edina (Deehan) Driver and husband Dean, Christina (Deehan) Unis and husband Ron, Diana Deehan and fiancé Will Clements, Samantha Steeman and fiancé Jeryn Pinsonneault, Sara Steeman, Jacqueline Steeman, Zachary Steeman, and great-granddaughter Olivia Driver. George is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

George was born in Borkum, Germany. He emigrated with his wife and young daughter to Canada in 1953 and lived in Merlin. George and his young family built a home and moved to Mersea Township in 1961 where he resided until his passing.

Sincere thanks to the CCAC nurses and all the staff at the Hospice of Windsor for the wonderful care George was provided. A very special thanks to Carrie Steeman for the compassionate caring and support to George and Sedina throughout George’s illness.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Service celebrating George’s life at 10:30 a.m.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made by cheque to CCAC or the Hospice of Windsor 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

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