July 27, 2016

Large crowd hears about impact of proposed changes to Regulation 440

By Bill Chaplin

It was standing room only at the town hall meeting held July 25 at Leamington Council Chambers. The meeting was called by Chatham-Kent Essex MPP Rick Nicholls to offer local farmers information about proposed changes to Regulation 440 and an opportunity to express their opinions on the matter.

Nicholls expressed the opinion that proper consultation has not been done and that this was his opportunity to address that. There is a board that regulates the marketing of processing vegetables in Ontario. Recently, there has been a proposal to amend this practice to move to a “free market” — unregulated — system. To say this has farmers concerned is an understatement: they are frantic because of what has happened in other jurisdictions when this type of change has been instituted.

To help understand what the concern is, let me refer to the controlling legislation: the Farm Products Marketing Act. Its statement of purpose indicates its importance: “The purpose of this Act is to provide for the control and regulation in any or all aspects of the producing and market-

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Cultural training program launched

By Bryan Jessop

Interaction between two people familiar with what makes Leamington tick will allow people living and working there to interact with people who are not so familiar with the community.

The Municipality of Leamington officially announced a new Cultural Sensitivity Training program in its office main lobby Wednesday, July 20 before a crowd of guests representing a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The program has been launched as a joint effort between the municipality and the South Essex Community Council, the latter of which has trained members of its staff to train local business, service and social representatives on how to interact with the community’s immigrant population.

The idea behind the CST program began with a series of conversations between the SECC’s executive director Carolyn Warkentin and Leamington’s economic development officer Janine Lassaline-Berglund. The discussions steadily developed into the training program that has already involved staff and students from local elementary and secondary schools.

The program is free of charge to all trainees, with training sessions that can take place at the SECC on Talbot Street East or at the site of where trainees are employed or regularly situated. Funding for the initiative is provided by the federal government’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada department.

With the employees of many workplaces taking time off for vacations and holidays throughout the summer, Warkentin explained that the SECC expects to see the number of training sessions ramp up starting in the fall of this year.

“We hope that through word of mouth on the program we’ll see a sort of snowball effect,” she said. “It’s part of our mandate — advocating for the facilitation of a welcoming community for the people we serve.”

Businesses, workplaces and other organizations can select any or all of four modules that are available within the Cultural Sensitivity Training process. The first module is based on an introduction to cultural diversity in Canada, highlighting current trends and backgrounds throughout the community and nation. The second module concentrates on specifically what diversity is and why it is important to self-asses how the trainee’s organization handles its cultural surroundings.

The training program’s third phase identifies personal biases and how it affects a group’s or individual’s relationship with local immigrants and refugees. The third module also addresses how to fix the problems created by those biases. The fourth and final module is based on leadership and a workplace cultural competency audit.

Sessions that involve all four modules will take one day to complete while a single module will involve approximately three hours and two will take roughly half a day. Warkentin and other SECC representatives are planning to create window stickers for groups that take part in the training program, brandishing the statement “Culturally Competent Workplace” or words to that effect.

“At the end of the workshop, we’re looking to have people walk out with a plan in place to make their business or organization culturally competent,” Warkentin noted.

The July 20 gathering on the program’s release was at-

tended by representatives of the municipality, the Ontario Provincial Police, Leamington Fire Services, Leamington District Memorial Hospital, Leamington’s Mexican consulate, Switzer-Carty Transportation, Caldwell First Nation and the federally-funded Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership. The launch was emceed by Leamington CAO Peter Neufeld while speakers included mayor John Paterson, Warkentin, LDMH vice president of patient services Cheryl Deter, OPP regional coordinator Stuart Bertram, Switzer-Carty branch manager Karen O’Marra, Mexican consulate consul Alberto Bernal and Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership chairperson Hugo Vega.

Groups that have already signed on for training include the staff of the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Leamington Fire Services, OPP, municipal office employees, LDMH and Switzer-Carty, which stepped up to become a partner in the initiative.

In total, about a quarter of the municipality’s staff will take part in the program.

“We want the schedule (for training) to be flexible to avoid interrupting work flow,” Lassaline-Berglund said. “If we take away the constraints, more people will be able to get involved.”

Leamington Mexican consul Alberto Bernal speaks to a crowd of gatherers during the announcement of a new Cultural Sensitivity Training program. (SUN Photos)

South Essex Community Council executive director Carolyn Warkentin describes the four modules of a new Cultural Sensitivity Training program.

Music and math - a puzzling app...?

By Pat Bailey

It began in the old Leamington neighbourhood — hockey sticks in hand.

What began as a friendship that evolved out of two little boys sharing a passion for hockey has developed into a friendship that transcends Canada’s favourite sport. They are not only friends, but they have both become teachers with a passion for engaging their students.

Despite being separated by hundreds of miles, Shane Romualdi, 24, and Evan Alderson, 26, have managed to remain good friends and are now budding business partners.

Romualdi still lives in the area and will be teaching at E.J. Lajuenesse in the fall, and Alderson, who now calls Ottawa home and continues to supply for that local school board, reunite each summer.

And this summer they’re on a mission — a mission to turn their puzzling idea into a mobile app.

Alderson is the mathematical genius behind this concept, while Romualdi brings his knowledge of music and public relations savvy into this partnership.

Their idea brings rhythm and ’ritmetic together in a fun attempt to engage students while testing their combined knowledge of mathematical notations and song titles. It also helps students hone their own problem-solving skills.

Alderson said he came up with the idea a few years ago. He came up with several song categories, combined their titles with mathematical symbols and added a few words as clues — and voila, ‘Solve for Songs’ was borne.

He then put his idea to the test with one of the most honest and critical groups, his teenaged math students.

As a result, according to Alderson, he noticed that he was able to engage students who previously seemed disinterested in the class. He admits it wasn’t an overwhelming majority, but said the results were certainly encouraging.

“I’d say at least 50 per cent were interested,” he said. And in a high school setting, he said, he considered that a success.

In fact, Alderson said he has even taken his puzzling game out of the classroom, letting students loose on a scavenger hunt of sorts throughout the school — that too, showed tremendous promise.

He said not only did it attract senior students, but all grades became involved on a rather level playing field.

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Alderson was encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by his students but wanted to take it a step further, so he contacted his old friend Shane Romualdi for his input and assistance. Admittedly, Alderson is not a music aficionado and prefers to remain in the background when it comes to promotion and public relations, where Romualdi shines.

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Romualdi thought Alderson’s concept was brilliant.

A relatively new teacher, with just a year of teaching under his belt, Romualdi is excited about educating his students and is always looking for new ways to make learning fun and motivate them further.

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“Student engagement is at the forefront of education,” said Romualdi, and he certainly sees tremendous promise in his friend’s idea. While math is not Romualdi’s strength, he said working with Alderson has already improved his own math skills and comfort level, which he feels is certainly an indicator of its potential.

“I’m not saying it will teach you how to solve a quadratic equation,” said Alderson, “but it will certainly make you more comfortable with the (mathematical) language.”

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He said they currently have about 2,000 songs, translated to mathematical code clues, and are planning on publishing a puzzle book to showcase the idea.

One example of one their more simple puzzles is:

Artist: The Beatles

Clue: Today-1

Answer: Yesterday

They have already hooked up with an education-based program, ‘Knowledge Hook’, that is a software program that helps teachers improve math outcomes.

He said they present a clue each week through the Twitter account and provide the correct answer each Friday.

The duo hopes it will capture the interest of someone willing to turn the concept into a mobile app.

“We’re just not capable of developing the app ourselves,” said Romualdi. But he said he believes ‘Solve for Songs’ is a unique idea that “brings something totally new” to the forefront.

They know there’s certainly a learning curve for them as well, when it comes to trying to market their product, but said they believe in their product and its educational value.

They also know that as long as musicians continue to write songs, there will be an endless amount of material to update their game and keep it current.

Teachers Evan Alderson (left) and Shane Romualdi have come up with a prospective app that combines music and math. They are hoping to find someone who sees the educational potential in their concept and is willing to develop it into an app.

Large crowd hears about impact of proposed changes to Regulation 440

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Ontario of farm products including the prohibition of such producing or marketing in whole or in part.”

In this legislation, the key player is the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission, established under the authority of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Act. This commission is given all authority to “investigate, adjust or otherwise settle any dispute relating to the marketing of a regulated product between producers and persons engaged in marketing or processing the regulated product”.

The commission delegates its authority to individual marketing boards. Basically, you name a farm product, and there is a regulation under the Farm Products Marketing Act that creates a board to govern and regulate its marketing. Monday’s meeting was about Regulation 440: vegetables for processing. That includes such local products as tomatoes, as well as beans, cucumbers and other perishables. Established in Regulation 440, the simple explanation is that the marketing board negotiates a collective bargain with processers for a farm gate price to ensure a reasonable price for produce.

The wording of the proposal for change is not very transparent: “The Commission is proposing to amend Regulation 440 to remove the provisions establishing negotiating agencies and to add provisions establishing an industry advisory committee.” The advisory also includes another red flag to farms: “…modernizing how prices between growers and processors are established or negotiated and the role of the industry and board in that, by moving to a free market system.”

One background piece of information mentioned a problem in competitiveness: “in tomatoes, California — they grow 13 million tons and we do 500 thousand tons”. Another was currency: many major buyers are American, and they object to the uncertainty of buying product in Canadian dollars and then having to sell in American dollars. The fear is without local specialist marketing boards there is no ability to collectively negotiate in the context of local producers and processers.

Unfortunately most of the farmers present were desperate for answers, and so were reluctant to speak in public. They needed to know if the plan was to destroy small farmers, or to destroy collective bargaining — it seemed to almost all that this move was one or the other.

One of the speakers was David Epp, who was both knowledgeable and passionate. He was concerned about both the brevity of the comment period and the ramifications of the dismantling of the marketing system. Paul Thiessen was concerned about the lack of transparency of the government proposal: he mentioned, “Sure, there may be a need for tweaking, but not for dismantling a democratic system”. Tom Dick wondered why there was no vegetable producer on the commission discussing the changes.

The chair of the vegetable marketing board was present to let farmers know that the board is available but has not been invited to ‘sit at the table’ to discuss the proposed changes, whatever they may be. He characterized the com-

mission’s communication so far as “very poor.” His comments included admitting frustration and surprise.

A grower from Dresden commented that when you pit producers against one another you will lead to the downfall of a system. A subsequent comment indicated that when you suddenly deregulate without a plan you invite disaster.

The meeting was a sharing of ideas: what can we do? For example, there was agreement to let as many associations and parliamentarians as possible know about their fears. (“Don’t send

form letters; they go into a black hole and nobody knows where they end up.” “Try hand writing a short letter from your heart and copy it to the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, media outlets, and lots of politicians.”)

The biggest questions, though, there were no answers to: Why is the commission tinkering with something that isn’t broken? If there are problems, why isn’t the marketing board invited to negotiate a resolution? Why are there only

45 days for comment and input? Who is the instigator of this ‘idea’, and what prompted it?

Perhaps, soon, there will be some answers.

There was an excellent turnout at a town hall meeting July 25. The meeting was called by Chatham-Kent Essex MPP Rick Nicholls to discuss the impact of Regulation 440 on vegetable growers and processors.

In search of the 105 mph fastball

Boy, the game of baseball has really changed.

To the casual fan, it still looks the same as it did years ago.

To the non-fan, it still seems as boring as it ever was.

To us baseball traditionalists, the changes are glaring.

I’m going to start with all of those new-fangled metric statistics (insert old man joke here).

without any complications.

Since the onslaught of the new analytics, stats have become the major factor in determining whether a player can play the game or not.

Now, being an old stats guy myself, I can see where a certain amount of stats can be helpful.

To me, it’s the never-ending quest for velocity that puts these pitchers at risk.

And it’s not just their arms.

Countless times a season, we hear about a pitcher taking a line drive off the noggin.

A player with a higher batting average is generally a good player. If someone is batting .152, they won’t keep a job very long. If they’ve hit 30 homeruns, they are considered a power hitter. If a pitcher has a low E.R.A., they are usually a pretty darn good pitcher.

So now we add in WHIP, WAR, WRC+, ISO, wOBA and the likes. Who can really keep track of that, and who wants to?

While I’m sure it happened in the old days, it didn’t happen at the alarming rate it happens now.

Back in the day, I had a few good, old-fashioned coaches in Bob Wiper, Lew Webster and my dad, Carl.

I saw a post on social media a few weeks ago, where someone was making a pitch (no pun intended) for former Tigers reliever John Hiller to be in the Hall of Fame.

They posted that Hiller’s WHIP and WAR were on par with those of Rollie Fingers and Dennis Eckersley and he should be inducted based on those advanced stats.

Lew taught me his slider, and although I never really mastered that pitch, it made me realize that just throwing a fastball by somebody wasn’t always the answer. Anyone who saw my fastball knew right away that it wasn’t going to overwhelm any hitters. I think Lew knew that and he encouraged me to develop some ‘junk’ in my repertoire.

We were all taught to release the ball and follow through so that you ended up square to the batter and in a position to field a ball that came back through the pitcher’s box.

While I agree that Hiller was a phenomenal pitcher and one of the greatest relief pitchers of our time, I wondered how these brand new advanced stats were applied to players who have long been retired.

If you look at old baseball cards, almost every pitcher is photographed in the fielding position, poised to catch anything coming back their way.

I suppose you can go back and apply anything to anyone. It just irks me that these newfangled stats are quoted as a reason to include someone in the hall.

It’s like apples and oranges, really. I made a comment that comparing Hiller’s WAR was like saying that Babe Ruth had the best cell phone plan in the majors. It just doesn’t fit.

If you watch old footage, the same thing applies. Today, pitchers, in their quest to get as much speed on the ball as possible, end up bent over and turned away from the batter after their pitches. This makes them vulnerable to line drives and comebackers.

Two things can happen: a devastating injury, or a single up the middle that should have been an out.

Sure, if they want to say that Miguel Cabrera and Josh Donaldson have all of these wonderful stats available to them, so be it. But please leave the old guys alone.

Further evidence that the game has changed is the propensity for pitchers to get hurt or be shut down for the remainder of the season.

The pampering of pitchers continues in the game we see today, mostly because of the monstrous salaries they demand. The clubs are just protecting their investment, I guess.

They don’t want their pitchers making fielding plays.

But I long for the days when Bob Gibson and Jim Palmer were routinely snagging line drives and hot ground balls hit back through the middle.

Guys who pitched years ago, who were in a lot worse physical condition (think Mickey Lolich) than today’s athletes, managed to throw up to 20 complete games a season

Event shows off what our local wine-growing region has to offer

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

Aside from my visits to local wineries, I very much look forward to opportunities to get together with other wine and food aficionados to celebrate the local bounty and explore and discover new treasures.

only the rest of the wineries and all of the wines offered but all that the area has to offer.

In June, I had the opportunity to participate in one such event. Ten local wineries gathered at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Detroit for an EPIC event. Representatives from Viewpointe Estate Winery, Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards, Oxley Estate Winery, Mastronardi Estate Winery, North 42 Degrees Estate Winery, Colio Estate Winery, Pelee Island Winery, Muscedere Vineyards, Colchester Ridge Estate Winery, and Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery gathered together for the evening to introduce some of the best of our local wines to residents of Detroit and the surrounding area. Each winery was only allowed to bring four wines, so each took the wines that they deemed to be the most representative of their winery.

The event, the first of what I hope will be many, was attended by about 60 people. I did manage to speak with about half of them and the consensus was that the wines were excellent and they looked forward to coming to this side of the river/lake to get a better appreciation for not

A number of people expressed surprise at the fact that we are roughly an hour from Detroit whereas they drive three to four hours to reach Michigan’s main wine region, in the northern peninsula, so this is a significant advantage for us.

We have a lot to be proud of in this amazing region that I so proudly call home. Nature’s bounty is infinite and we have so much to share with others. This event was a wonderful opportunity for us to show just some of what we have to offer. If the initial reactions are any indication, we’ve piqued the interest of our nearest-neighbouring wine producing region. Game on!

If you have friends or family visiting this summer from other areas or other countries, I encourage you to take them out to explore the region’s bounty – farmers’ markets, shops, restaurants, microbreweries, and of course wineries… or plan a “staycation” of your own and take a few days to explore them for yourself!

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Freedom Run coming to Leamington

By Bryan Jessop

The local effort to protect basic human rights is becoming a case of all for ‘One’ and ‘One’ for all.

In recognition of July 30 as the United Nations’ World Day Against Human Trafficking, Leamington will be the host of the second annual Freedom Run, a five-kilometre run/walk starting at the Leamington Marina promenade that same day. With no pre-registration required, entries can begin signing up at 7:30 a.m. near the promenade that morning, where each participant can also pay the $20 entry fee. The walk and run will begin at 9 a.m.

“There’s no specific number we’re trying to get to in raising money. What we really want to do is spread awareness of the fact that this is happening in our area.”

— ONE Leamington chairperson

Proceeds will be raised through registration and individual donations made just prior to, during and immediately following the event. Funds generated will be split between two like-minded causes — the local organization ONE Leamington and the international Exodus Road. Both groups were founded with the objective of locating and rescuing the victims of slavery and human trafficking. ONE Leamington was created in 2012 and since October of last year, has helped re-establish seven victims of human trafficking and exploitation.

“It’s a very sensitive situation for victims,” explained the chairperson of ONE, who requested anonymity to protect the identies and locations of the organization’s clients. “Many don’t want to talk to the media, eventually disappear or their trafficker is still at large. It’s difficult for someone who’s gone through trauma like that.”

ONE Leamington has in part been supported through a grant by the Kindred Credit Union, formerly known as the Mennonite Savings Credit Union. Many rescues begin with locating and talking to victims on the streets, followed by

referrals between organizations such as ONE, Kingsvillebased ACCESS and We Fight, a Windsor-based group that assists human trafficking victims through court cases. ONE’s chairperson explained that the group is currently focusing on providing more post-experience care for its clients, which in the past have included exploited migrant workers.

Participants for this year’s Freedom Run are encouraged to dress up as superheroes as part of the theme to what organizers hope will become an annual fundraiser.

“Anyone can be a superhero when they’re participating in the freeing of another human being,” the ONE chairperson explained. “There’s no specific number we’re trying to get to in raising money. What we really want to do is spread awareness of the fact that this is happening in our area.”

The idea for Freedom Run began last year when Susan Redekop embarked on the 42-kilometre journey from Leamington to Windsor as an awareness campaign to local human trafficking. Redekop approached the chairperson of ONE with the idea of making the run a community-wide event for following years and from there went on to map out the five-kilometre course that participants will travel on July 30.

Exodus Road has also had local ties in the past. David Zach of the band Remedy Drive — which has performed at Full Gospel Tabernacle Church on Talbot Street East — represented the organization on a mission to southeast Asia to help free victims of forced prostitution. For more information on Exodus Road, visit the website www.theexodusroad.com. For more information on ONE Leamington and/or to sign up, enter “FreedomRunnerLeamington” on Facebook.

Leamington Legion celebrates 90 years; says goodbye

By Pat Simpson

On Sunday, July 24, 2016, Royal Canadian Legion Legion Branch 84 Leamington members gathered with friends and representatives from other branches to celebrate 90 years, and at the same time say goodbye. It was a bittersweet day of memories, laughter and tears.

Hundreds of veterans, members and volunteers contributed to the community over those 90 years. The Charters of both the Ladies Auxiliary and Legion Branch 84 were relinquished to Zone A2 Commander Bill Robertson.

Members would like to acknowledge and thank President Robert McKee for serving extra terms in an effort to keep Branch 84 viable, and to all who have served this community for 90 years.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, this week you will get a strong sense of what you have to do to solidify a relationship. Build off of what you and your significant other have in common.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Employ flattery more in your daily conversations, Taurus. You attract more flies with honey than vinegar, so begin with a compliment before providing constructive criticism.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, others may value your advice even if they do not ultimately take it to heart. Do not let this get in the way of offering guidance to others down the road.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, give more thought to responsibilities that might be weighing you down. It might be time to lighten your load a little bit. Find someone to help you out.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, get to the heart of the problem so you can find a solution as quickly as possible. Take ownership of your leadership role in a situation and direct others with confidence.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, take a calm approach to an unexpected situation this week. Looking at things coolly and calmly will help you rectify the situation in a way that benefits all involved.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you may have bitten off a little more than you can chew, as you didn’t realize just how much energy was required to complete a task. Don’t hesitate to ask for help.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, although you have many admirers this week, there’s only one person whose opinion matters to you. Strengthen that relationship as much as you can.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you’re usually helping other people out, but this time others are lending you a helping hand. Accept any help you receive with humility.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, you may be in the mood for entertaining of late, so open your home to friends and family. Enjoy the festive scene, which is right in your wheelhouse.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Experiment with a new hobby or a crafty idea, Aquarius. This newfound passion may fill those hours when you find your mind straying toward boredom.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Don’t put off rest this week, Pisces. You need to catch up on some R&R, which has been in short supply lately.

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Sandra Bullock, Actress (52)

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Elizabeth Berkley, Actress (44)

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Martina McBride, Singer (50)

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Hike completes TPA project

By Bryan Jessop

Hike Metal Products has released “The Guppy.”

The Wheatley-based shipbuilder has completed its first tugboat project in more than half a decade with the creation of a customized order from the Toronto Port Authority. The 19.8 metre-long icebreaking tugboat dubbed “The Iron Guppy” was sent to Toronto Harbour Monday, July 18 and arrived at its home the following evening. Construction began in early December of last year and wrapped up with dock and sea trial testing in Lake Erie waters near Wheatley Harbour during the week prior to delivery.

As many as 15 of Hike Metal’s 24 employees were working on the icebreaker tug simultaneously. Machinery was placed in the boat after completion of the one-piece hull, which was then joined to the superstructure. The final stages of construction included a considerable amount of fine tuning.

“There’s a lot of alignment to do once the engine is in,” noted Hike Metal president and CEO Andy Stanton. “We build this sort of boat once in a while, but it’s not common.”

The engine Stanton referred to is a 750 horsepower, six-cylinder diesel mill dubbed the Cummins QSM11M capable of bringing the 120 ton vessel up to speeds of about 9.5 knots or 17.5 km/hr. Categorized as a Class C Zero vessel, the Iron Guppy can continually break through ice up to six inches thick and up to 12 inches using a ramming effect. Although it isn’t equipped with sleeping quarters, the boat can accommodate a crew of six with a mess area and changing area below deck.

The Iron Guppy was built for year-round usage and will assist with moving barges for dredging and other purposes including ship berthing.

The Toronto Port Authority named the vessel through a competition open to students of local schools. The most recent project Hike Metal built for the TPA prior to the Iron Guppy was a pair of car and passenger ferries used to transport people from the mainland to Toronto Island’s Bishop Airport.

The most recent tug built by Hike was sent to the Chicago Fire Department in April of 2011. The vessel was dubbed the Christopher Wheatley, named in honour of a Chicago firefighter who died in active duty in August of 2010. The larger boat can continuously break through 12 inches of ice and was designed to navigate through shallow waters and under low bridges.

Hike Metal has a five- to six-year project ahead of it with a federal government job where it will construct six Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue vessels with the potential to add three more. The project, valued at $43 million, was officially announced by Chatham-Kent-Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren just over a year ago.

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The Toronto Port Authority’s Iron Guppy — an icebreaking tugboat built by Hike Metal — navigates through the waters of Wheatley Harbour for dock and sea trials before being delivered to the provincial capital on Monday, July 18. The vessel measures just under 20 feet in length and will be used year-round by a crew of up to six personnel.

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EVENTS

FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016

• 5:00 pm Midnight Erie Street closed beside Ivan Coulter Park

• 11:00 am 11:00 pm Legion Patio

• Smoked Fish Contest, Wheatley Legion Judging 5 pm. People’s Choice 6 pm. Entries drop off from 3 pm 5 pm

• Baseball Tournament – contact Kerrie Reid

• 7:30 pm 11:00 pm Music at Legion Patio, Ryan Bradley

• 9:00 pm 1:00 am Music at Wheatley Arena, Cross Roads Band

SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2016

• 8:00 am 1:00 pm Breakfast at Legion, Hosted by Wheatley Scouts, Sponsored by Wheatley Legion

• 9:00 am Bake Sale, Legion, sponsored by Legion Ladies Auxiliary

• 9:00 am 2:00 pm Friendship Club Open House, BBQ & Bake & Garage Sale, Arts & Crafts, Flea Market

• 9:30 am Pet Parade, Coulter Park

•10:00 am 3:30 pm Summer Vendor Event, Wheatley Baptist Church

•10:00 am 4:00 pm Quilt show and desserts at Wheatley United Church Admission $10.00

•11:00 am Marching Parade, Arena to Lamarsh St.

Featuring: Sun Parlour Pipe Band and Royal Scot Pipe Band

•1 pm 3 pm Baseball Reunion, Wheatley Arena

• MUSIC ON “THE STAGE” Coulter Park Stage (bring your lawn chairs)

•12 noon 2 pm Dale Butler and John Moran

•2 pm 5 pm Hospice Concert Band

•5 pm 6 pm Torrance Sisters and Bob Dawson

•7:30 pm – 11pm Michael Rios Trio

• 11:00 am Midnight Legion Patio. Erie St. closed

• 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Wheatley’s Famous Yellow Perch & Broasted Chicken Dinner at Wheatley Arena, $20, Extra Fish $5

• 9:00 pm 1:00 am Music at Arena, Cross Roads Band

SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2016

•8 am - 1 pm Breakfast at Legion. Hosted by Wheatley Scouts Sponsored by Wheatley Legion

•1 pm - 5 pmWrap up of SWOC Big Boyz Fishing Tournament at Arena Draws, Raffles

•Noon 5 pm Wheatley Idol – Two Creeks Conservation Area

•6:30 pm Concert at Two Creeks – The Lee Amlin Band

•9:00 pm Ghost Parade – Start at Coulter Park

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• Pre- Fish Festival Adamson Guardian Drug Store

• July 24th 8-10 Coulter Park/Legion

• July 29th 3-6 Legion

• July 30th 9-12 Friendship Club Lawn

• July 30th 2-6 Wheatley Arena

• July 31st 1-5 Wheatley Arena ON-GOING ALL WEEKEND

• Downtown specials

• Scouts hot dog stands at Arena, Two Creeks and Harbour

• Licensed Bar - Arena

HOSTS

• Wheatley and District Optimist Club

• Southwest Outdoors Club

• Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion CONTACTS

•Sue 519-560-7049

•Larry 519-325-8042

Local rodeo approaching 15th year

By Bryan Jessop

The Leamington-Kingsville region’s longest-lasting rodeo will keep on running to ensure that one of it’s worthy causes does the same.

The Sun Parlour Rodeo will return to Easy Walking Stables at 1835 County Road 18 north of Highway 3 in rural Kingsville for its 15th instalment with a full slate of traditional, crowd-pleasing favourite attractions Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31. For the third consecutive year, proceeds from the event will support the recently-completed WindsorEssex County Hospice Erie Shores Campus in Leamington.

Both shows will begin at 6 p.m. rain or shine and feature between 200 and 300 competitors from across Canada and the United States as well as Mexico and Brazil. As a Rawhide Rodeo production, categories for entries will include bareback bronco riding, saddle bronco riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tiedown roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding and the recent addition of bull poker. Between competitive categories, kids events including sheep riding — better known in the rodeo circuit as mutton busting — and calf scrambles will take place during each of the two three-hour shows.

For both 2014 and 2015, the Sun Parlour Rodeo raised $40,000 for the Erie Shores Hospice, then still under construction at its Talbot Street West location.

“People are excited that we’re back and they’re looking forward to it. It’s a different way to have a fun weekend for people of all ages.”

— Stephanie Pavao

Previously, the rodeo raised funds for W.E. Care For Kids and to purchase specialized equipment for Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Last year’s two-day total of between 5,000 and 6,000 spectators was the most for one year since the Pavao family introduced the rodeo in 2001. Additionally, the rodeo sponsored a fundraiser for Leamington resident and St. Clair College basketball player David Younan, who suffered a brain aneurysm in August of 2014. The rodeo has also backed local charity-driven golf tournaments.

Since its inception, the local rodeo has raised about $288,500 for causes throughout Leamington and Essex County. The Pavao family of John and his wife Rina, their daughters Vanessa, Stephanie and Jennifer as well as family friend Nelson Carvalho credit the support of the community and event sponsors from around the county and beyond for the ongoing success of the rodeo.

“What they do for us is huge,” said Stephanie. “Community support and donations from sponsors is what keeps us going. We couldn’t put on a successful event without them.” Trick riding will also make its return to the Sun Parlour Rodeo, which will again feature the Children’s Fun Village including bounce castles and pony rides. For both Saturday and Sunday, an assortment of food and beverage vendors will be on site for spectators.

Tickets are selling in advance until July 28 at $12 per adult and $6 per child at Leamington locations including Johnny’s Gas Bar, Jack’s Mini Mart, Double Seven, Elio’s Cafe in Windsor at Vehicle Venture and Trainer’s Choice and in Harrow at the Harrow Feed Store. Tickets will also be available at the gates for $15 per adult and $7 per child.

“We’re getting lots of positive feedback from the community,” Stephanie noted. “People are excited that we’re back and they’re looking forward to it. It’s a different way to have a fun weekend for people of all ages.”

A contestant in the steer wrestling event grabs hold of his target as he dismounts from his horse during the 13th annual Sun Parlour Rodeo in 2014 — the first year where proceeds benefited Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington. This year’s Sun Parlour Rodeo will start at 6 p.m. on both Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31.

OBITUARY

Robert (Bob) Ford

OBITUARY

Maria Stein

OBITUARY

Anthony “Tony” Beleutz

Robert James Ford, born in Leamington on June 22, 1940, passed away peacefully at Fraser Canyon Hospital in Hope, B.C. with family at his side, at the age of 76. Pre-deceased by wife Jacqueline (Biekx) and daughter Paulette, parents Eric and Mildred Ford, and brother Colin. He will be sadly missed by two surviving children, son Robert Ford and daughter Candice (Ford) Leibenzeder and sonin-law Walter, and seven grandchildren – James, Chelsie (Ted), Meagan, Mitchell (Nikki), Connor, Alexis and Walter Jr., and one precious great-granddaughter Billie Ann. Also survived by brother Ken (Marjorie) and sister Patricia Vince (Dave), and several nieces and nephews, all of Leamington.

Cremation has taken place. A private service will be held in Hope, B.C. in early August.

Farm Twilight Tour is August 9 at Huber Farm

The Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association will be holding their Annual Farm Twilight Tour this year at the farm of Don and Neal Huber, the 2015 Essex Conservation Farm Award winners. The date is Tuesday, August 9, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

The tour will take place at the Huber Farm located at 1655 Huffman Road, Harrow. The focus of this year’s event is Phosphorus Management and Water Quality. Fertilizer management and water quality issues will be presented and discussed.

For more information phone 519-776-5209 ext. 369.

Maria Stein, 91 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Beloved wife of Steve for 75 years in May. Dear mother of Otto (the late Loanne), Helen Zimmer (the late Adolf), Anneliese Tiessen (Rick LeGroulx), Heide Gilbert (Bill). Loving Oma of Jason and Cristina Stein, Linda and Jim Seguin, Monica and Peter Ivankovic, Matthew, Rodney and Charlotte Tiessen, Stephanie Butler, Phillip Gilbert (fiancee Sarah), and great-Oma to Julianna and Alexander, Tonya and Gilles, Taylor, Ryann, Adanjo and Tijana, Cole and Blake and great-great-Oma to Gilles Jr., Ezekiel and Elijah. Dear sister of Magdalena. Predeceased by three sisters and three brothers. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tony Beleutz on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his late residence.

Maria was proud of her German roots. She will be fondly remembered for her love of cooking, big family dinners, baking, and her beautiful flower garden.

A special thanks to the staff at Leamington Mennonite Home for their care through the years.

Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Wednesday, July 27 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 8 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Maria’s life will be held from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Thursday, July 28 at 2 p.m. Pastor Sylvia Swiatosckik officiating. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Canadian Cancer Society.

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

To place an obituary notice contact your funeral director or the Southpoint Sun.

Dear son of the late Emil and Betty Beleutz. Cherished brother of Cynthia Bassile (John) and the late William “Bill” Beleutz.

In keeping with Tony’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

A graveside Memorial Service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street Leamington (519-326-2631).

Memorial donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or in support of the family for funeral expenses in memory of Anthony Beleutz would be appreciated by the family.

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

He has hosted the legendary Blue Skies Music Festival in Clarendon Ontario for 31 years. He has been part of the Kingsville Folk Music Festival since the beginning and we look forward to many more years together! http://www.magooman.com/

Photo by Michael Dick KFMF 2015

Photo by Michael Dick - 2015 KFMF

Congratulations Kelsey Pannunzio

Pat and Kelly Pannunzio are very proud to announce the graduation of their daughter, Kelsey Pannunzio, from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Science, with a Double Major in Biochemistry and Biology. She will be continuing her studies in the Master of Science program in Biology at the University of Western Ontario. CongratulationsKelsey! Weareallveryproudofyou!

Happy 100th Birthday Henry Epp

Henry Epp was born on August 8, 1916. Henry and his family invite you to celebrate on Sunday, August 14 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm during an Open House in the J. C. Neufeld Fellowship Place at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

The family of the late Nour Sleiman would like to thank all the friends & family who supported them during this difficult time. A special thank you to the staff at Royal Oak in Kingsville and Dr. Moncur. For the past 2 1/2 years she was cared for in a loving manner. The staff at Reid Funeral Home in Leamington, who provided a wonderful service, are second to none. A 40 day memorial mass will be held at 11:00 am on August 21, 2016 at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine, Highway 77, Leamington.

Happy 96th Birthday

ELEANOR CHAPLIN

Happy 96th Birthday ELEANOR CHAPLIN

Thanks for being a great mom!

Thanks for being a great mom!

With love from your left-handed boy, Bill

With love from your left-handed boy, Bill

Happy 90th Birthday Cec Gow!

Because Cec Gow is a special person, he deserves a special day. Family & Friends are gathering for an OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY JULY 31ST 1:00 - 4:00 PM THE SEACLIFF INN 388 Erie St. South Leamington To Celebrate Cec’s 90th Birthday Best Wishes Only

Congratulations to Orlando & Anna Valeri on their 60th Anniversary July 29, 2016 Best Wishes & Love Always Nick & Rose Spidalieri

Scott, Julie, Max, Landon, Chase & Carson Spidalieri Alex, Tanya, Mirella & Massimo Adamovic Nick, Lucy, Danielle, Tony, Johnathan & Christopher Spidalieri Marco Valeri

Citizens are reminded to use OPP self-reporting system

In July 2014 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) introduced an online incident reporting system called Citizen Self-Reporting. This system is for members of the public to report selected incidents via the internet.

Citizen Self-Reporting (CSR) offers the public another way to report specific incidents including crimes that are not an emergency by completing an online report at their convenience by using a computer or mobile device.

The applicable calls for service which fall within the CSR online reporting parameters include:

• Theft under $5000.

• Mischief/damage to property under $5000.

• Mischief/damage to vehicle under $5000.

• Theft from vehicle.

• Lost/missing property under $5000.

• Stolen licence plates.

• Driving complaints.

In all cases, only occurrences that do not involve an injury, suspect or evidence are applicable. An officer will attend if requested by the complainant.

It’s important that the public advises the OPP when they’ve been victimized. The use of Citizen Self-Reporting (CSR) is completely optional but enables the public to go online to report specific incidents.

There may be reluctance by a victim to report such crimes; however it’s important you do to enable the OPP to discern trends and better plan crime prevention strategies in the county. Effective use of the CSR

CARD

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T h a n k Y o u

The family of Anne Kuli would like to express sincere thanks for the love of family and friends during our recent loss. Also for the acts of kindness, words of comfort, charitable donations, masses, on-line condolences, cards, flowers & food. But most of all the hugs. A special thank you again to Robert Hudders & staff at Reid Funeral Home who always go above & beyond in their care.

Mom, we miss you so much every day but know you are with the boys. Chester Kuli and Diane Lapos.

system allows frontline officers to focus their efforts on other enforcement and crime prevention strategies in the community. To access the website, go to www.opp. ca and click on the Citizen Self Reporting icon. This will take you to a secure link where you will be given precise instructions as to how to fill out a report.

Every report submitted will be reviewed by an OPP officer. The information submitted via CSR is confidential. This system can also assist citizens when they file a claim with their insurance companies.

Citizens are encouraged to utilize this self-reporting system. Any occurrence of an urgent nature should immediately be reported to police.

Tender awarded for Phase 1 & 2 of Pelee Bevel Line sewer system

Leamington Municipal Council called a special meeting on Monday, July 25 to consider the bids tendering the Pelee Bevel Sanitary Sewer System Phases 1 and 2. Although the seven tender bids ranged up to a high of just over $6 million (before taxes), Council accepted the low tender of J.J. Lepera Infrastructures Inc. in the amount of $4,850,000 (excluding taxes). When net taxes are included the total rises to $6,000,000.

First will be new water main upgrades along the entire length of the two phases. Second, the new sanitary sewers (including a force main where needed) will service the entire route. Costs include tearing up the road and shoulders, then repairing the digging, along with the surveying, utility relocation, legal work, contingency allowance and supervision and the total now seems completely reasonable.

The cost of the sanitary sewer project will be partially funded (up to 50% of the budgeted cost) through the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

Scheduling the project has been a bit of a problem, since there are a number of seasonal businesses that would be seriously affected during Phase 2 if there were to be construction in front of their businesses during July and August. The municipal engineer, the municipal project co-ordinator and Lepera have shuffled work around so that Phase 2 can be completed by May of next year, and Phase 1 can be completed around the Phase 2 priority.

By creating more leeway for the contractor, the municipality has been able to reduce the effect on the businesses along Pelee Drive from the bridge to Mersea Road C.

Council passed the tender award. Mayor John Paterson asked the business owners in the Council Chamber to have faith in the municipality trying to do their best to minimize disruption to their businesses while getting the sewers installed as soon as possible.

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

Loving

Jordy.

If I knew.

Hold your loved ones close today

Whisper in their ear,

Tell them that you love them And you’ll always hold them dear. For tomorrow is promised no one

Young or old alike, And today may be your last chance

To hold your loved one tight. To those who have a father

Treasure him with care, For you never know his value Til you see his vacant chair.

Foreverlovedandsadlymissed. LoveJoanie,Billandfamily.

God took Joe, it was His will

But in our hearts we love him still.

Fond memories show your smiling face

Your look could make a special day.

Your silly grin still makes me smile

As we share pictures, pile on pile.

Our thoughts of peace for you are cast

Our love for you will will always last.

In silence we say a special prayer

Still longing for another day

To hold your hand or kiss your cheek

Or just say “love you” one more time.

Lovingyoualways,sadlymissedby Audra,Tabatha,Lance,Cindy, Madison(Beautiful)andfamily.

Lots to do at Wheatley Fish Fest this weekend

By Pat Bailey

Organizers of the 13th annual Wheatley Fish Festival are hoping their full slate of entertainment and family fun help reel in the guests – hook, line and sinker.

Sue Adamson, vice chair of the Fish Festival Committee, is excited about this year’s event and is hoping crowds descend on Wheatley to help celebrate the village’s history and heritage in the commercial and sport fishing industry.

“Without fishing,” said Adamson, “we would be nothing.”

She said the Fish Festival is a major event in town and helps support local community projects and also offers oldfashioned fun for the entire family, while celebrating its moniker as ‘Freshwater Fish Capital of the World’.

And of course, it couldn’t be a fish festival without a fishing derby. So from July 22 to July 31, anglers can take to Lake Erie and create some fish tales of their own in the Big Boyz Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Southwest Outdoors Club at the Wheatley Harbour.

Over $7,500 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the Wheatley Arena on July 31. Cash prizes of $1,000 will be awarded for the longest walleye and longest rainbow, with $500 going to second place winners and $250 for third place.

There will be several additional cash prizes, as well as door prizes for the participants. Registration is from the harbour with a $25 entry fee for the duration of the tourney or $10 a day. The cost for participants under 17 is just $10.

This year’s event also featured the festival’s inaugural 5k run/walk on July 24. The event was sponsored by the

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

INTRODUCTION TO LAWN

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

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY IN WIND-

SOR: 4th Annual FREE BBQ, Thursday, July 28, 2016, (Rain

Date: Friday, July 29) at Wigle Park on Erie St. East. The Proclamation signed by Mayor Dilkens will be read by City Councillor Rino Bortolin at 5:00 p.m. We will share a complimentary barbecue, raffle prizes and games with neighbourhood residents and visitors to the event. The CHYR radio road crew will also be on hand with music. The event will educate attendees on Hepatitis C through offering information on hepatitis transmis-

Wheatley Optimist Club and offered a chance for the active crowd to tour the village, while getting a little exercise. The course took runners from Coulter Park, through the village and ended at the Wheatley Legion for lunch and refreshments. Proceeds from the run/walk go towards the Wheatley Optimists Friends of Youth program.

For those who prefer to sit back and enjoy a little entertainment, Adamson said they definitely have that covered. She said ‘Crossroads’ will be playing both Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the arena; Ryan Bradley will take to the Legion Patio/Coulter Stage Friday night from 7:30 to 11 p.m.; and on Saturday, Dale Butler and John Moran will perform from noon until 2 on the Coulter Park Stage; the Hospice Concert Band will entertain from 2 to 5 p.m.; the Torrance Sisters and Bob Dawson will hit the stage from 5 to 6 p.m.; and the Michael Rios Trio will wind up the day’s entertainment from 7:30 to 11 p.m.

Adamson said there is one special request of the Hospice Concert Band. She said the hat will be passed for monetary donations and non-perishables will be collected to benefit the Wheatley Food Bank. She is also urging everyone to bring a lawn chair so they can just sit back and enjoy the talent.

She said Friday’s events will also include a baseball tournament and a smoked fish contest at the Legion. Entries can be dropped off from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Judging begins at 5 p.m. and voting for People’s Choice is at 6 p.m.

Saturday’s events will get an early start with a breakfast at the Legion from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., sponsored by the Legion and hosted by the Wheatley Scouts.

Once guests are finished their breakfast, they can stay right where they are and enjoy some homemade baked goods at a sale hosted by the Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Leamington ’ s Hot Spot Tupperware

sion, testing, prevention and treatment. Confidential testing will be available during the event between 4 – 7 p.m. for those who are interested.

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

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

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEED FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

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

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

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

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR

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

CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AND HERITAGE

VILLAGE (CTMHV) ON THE ARNER TOWN LINE IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS to help with kids programs such as 'Pioneer for a Day', special events, shows, meetings, or in the museum, log cabins and period buildings, etc. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help out, contact Judy Anderson, Education and Volunteer Coordinator at CTMHV, 519-776-6909 or email education@ctmhv.com

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

Community Calendar is a FREE service for FREE events. Please see the COMING EVENTS section in the CLASSIFIEDS for events with admission charges.

featuring the beautiful handcrafted works of art by quilters in the area. Admission includes desserts.

Wheatley youngsters will then take to the streets to show off their pets in their finest at the 9:30 a.m. pet parade.

The Friendship Club is hosting an open house from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday that will feature a barbecue, bake sale and garage sale. The Heritage rooms at the club will be open from 11:30-2:30 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to check out the valuable information and historic items housed at the Heritage Society.

The Wheatley Minor Baseball reunion is also on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at the Wheatley Arena. Players, coaches, parents, umpires, scorekeepers and volunteers will get together and enjoy reminiscing about Wheatley Baseball.

The Fish Fest parade will follow at 11 a.m., making its way from Wheatley Area Public School along Erie Street to Lamarsh Street.

Adamson said the committee has also provided some special little prizes for youngsters visiting this year’s festival. She said bubbles and sticker books will be among the treasures handed out on the street and at the Block Parent booth.

Saturday’s activities will wind up with the yellow perch Wheatley is famous for and broasted chicken dinner at the arena, with dinner served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by refreshments and music by Crossroads.

The fun doesn’t end there though. Sunday also offers a full slate of events, beginning with breakfast at the Legion from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The anglers will then head to the arena to see just how their catches measured up – with prizes, draws and raffles from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Local talent of all ages will hit the stage at Two Creeks Conservation area from noon to 5:30 p.m. in an epic battle in the Wheatley Idol competition. This will be followed by a concert by The Lee Amlin Band at 6:30 p.m.

To end the weekend on a spiritual note, a ghost parade will begin at Coulter Park at 9 p.m.

There will be a Quilt Show at Wheatley United Church from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

If that isn’t enough to keep visitors busy, Adamson said several local churches will also be hosting bake sales and craft sales during the festival.

Temporary sale of liquor approved at Hogs for Hospice event

The concession stand at Seacliff Park is permitted by its lease to sell beer, coolers and wine. For the Hogs for Hospice event, the lease is being amended to permit the sale of liquor as well.

There was no objection to permitting this change for the event at the Monday, July 25 meeting of Leamington Council. It was pointed out that if the operator wants to sell liquor in the future, a return to Council will occur as this amendment is not permanent.

The administrative recommendation to allow this change was passed by Council.

Lost Arts Festival at John R. Park Aug. 7

Looking for inspiration? Looking for an outlet for your creative energy? Visitors to the John R. Park Homestead may find both while enjoying a wide range of vendors and demonstrators at the annual celebration of creativity from days past at the popular annual Lost Arts Festival.

The event, which runs from 12-noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 7 sees the Homestead grounds transform into a bustling marketplace of artists, artisans and craftspeople demonstrating their techniques and sharing their extensive knowledge about their work.

The Homestead will also host the Lac Ste. Claire Voyageurs. The group, based out of Michigan, will set up an authentic recreation of a camp of voyageurs, a name given to early French Canadians who established trade routes over huge distances and were known for their tough pioneer lifestyle and diverse skill set.

Stroll through the encampment and see the voyageurs at work as they demonstrate their own rugged skill set – from broom making and paddle carving to candle dipping and

button making, and everything in between!

Visitors will have the opportunity to get hands-on in these lost arts and assist in various activities throughout the grounds of the Homestead, which is the only living history agricultural museum west of London.

From there, visitors can watch as the Homestead’s resident blacksmith turns raw iron into detailed pieces, learn about papermaking with invasive species, or get up close and personal with pollinators at the beekeeping demonstration.

Meet the artists and craftspeople who engage in these traditions, gain some knowledge, and find out how they can fit one of these generations-old hobbies into modern life.

After taking in the assortment of artistry, visitors can tap their toes to the old-time tunes of the Essex County Ramblers or test their early settler skills with some traditional pioneer games and activities.

For more information contact the Homestead at 519-7382029 or jrph@erca.org.

Alex Cuba

Quique Escamilla

Irish Mythen

Garnet Rogers

Qristina & Quinn Bachand

Bill Bourne The Boxcar Boys

Rob Lutes

Danielle Miraglia

The O’Pears

Amanda Rheaume

Gordie Tentrees

Jaxon Haldane

Union Duke

Luther Wright

Dale Butler

Francine Leclair

Whoa Nellie!

Micki Smith of the Lac Ste Claire Voyageurs demonstrates candle making at last year’s

Festival.

Weekend road closures during Hogs for Hospice motorcycle rally

The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic this weekend for the Hogs for Hospice Motorcycle Rally. Resident and emergency services access will be maintained at all times along the event route and road closures will be managed under the supervision of the Ontario Provincial Police Service.

FRIDAY, JULY 29

Uptown Leamington

9 a.m. to midnight

• Erie St. N. between John St. and Setterington St.

• Mill St. between Fox St.and Princess St.

• Talbot St. between Albert St. and Princess St.

Seacliff Park Area

9 a.m. to 11 p.m

• Forest Ave., Park St., Conover Ave., Stewart Cres. and Bayview Place.

• Seacliff Dr. W. from Sherk St. to Erie St. S.

• Lombardy Lane.

SATURDAY, JULY 30

9 a.m. to midnight

• Forest Ave., Park St., Conover Ave., Stewart Cres. and Bayview Place.

• Seacliff Dr. W. from Sherk St. to Erie St. S.

• Lombardy Lane.

SUNDAY, JULY 31

9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Forest Ave., Park St., Conover Ave., Stewart Cres. and Bayview Place.

• Seacliff Dr. W. from Sherk St. to Erie St. S.

• Lombardy Lane.

Scammers claim to be from Hydro One

There is a new telephone scam to the area involving persons who say they are Hydro One employees. The fraudsters claim that your Hydro One account is in arrears and requires immediate action.

The recipients of the calls were instructed to purchase prepaid debit cards from a specific website and then provide the caller with the Personal Identification Number (PIN).

It is not necessary to contact the OPP to report that you have received one of these calls unless you are a victim of fraud because of this scam.

Reports should be directed to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or www.antifraudcentrecentreantifraude.ca. This website will provide an online means of reporting and offers great tips so that you do not become a victim of this or any other fraud.

Midget Lakers win Ancaster tournament

The Leamington Midget Lakers travelled to Ancaster and came away with top honours in the Matthew Krol Midget ‘A’ Tournament held July 15-17.

The Lakers beat the North London Nationals 7-0 in the championship game on Sunday afternoon, earlier in the day they defeated the Waterloo Tigers 7-2 to advance to the finals.

The Leamington team was undefeated in round-robin play to advance to the medal round. In the opener on Friday evening they mercied the Kanata Cubs 10-0. On Saturday they registered a pair of wins with a 16-1 victory over the Mississauga AA Tigers and a 10-0 decision against the Barrie Red Sox.

In the title game, Aidan Massad, Kameron Wall and Brett Enns took to the mound and held North London scoreless, giving up only four hits. Enns led the locals with 3 hits and scoring 3 runs. Brandon Teichroeb and Ryan Wall had a pair of hits each.

First baseman Kyle Wall had a golden glove performance in the big game with a number of impressive defensive plays.

In the semi-final win, James Hiebert and Massad teamed up to beat the Waterloo Tigers. A 5-run second inning and some stellar defense set the trend. Enns again led the way with 3 hits, Kameron Wall and Massad had two hits each.

Ryan Wall went yard in the fifth inning hitting a solo shot over the ‘screen monster’ in right field.

Lamotte started on the mound and was relieved by Kameron Wall as they teamed up to blank Barrie 10-0. Kameron Wall helped his cause with 2 hits and scored 3 runs. Massad, Teichroeb and Ryan Wall all had a pair of tallies

The Barrie team was a lot tougher than the final score would indicate. Four times the Lakers snuffed out scoring chances with double plays, the most impressive in the fourth inning when Barrie had the bases loaded and one out. Centre fielder Teichroeb made a diving catch of a line drive and then, while still on the ground, threw from his knees to Fehr at second base for the inning ending double play, thwarting another Red Sox scoring chance.

Anthony Fehr and Teichroeb had 3 hits each, and Enns,

Massad and Lamotte had a pair in the win over Mississauga. Hiebert earned the win striking out 5. Enns came on for a short relief stint.

In the tournament opener against Kanata it was all Massad as he threw a nohitter, striking out 13 and walking only one in the 5-inning mercy shortened contest.

“Aidan (Massad) was dominant,” said coach Chris

Lamotte. “The Cubs only hit two fair balls. His mix of fastballs and off speed pitches were untouchable.”

Lamotte, Ryan Gates and Massad had three hits, while Enns added a pair against Kanata.

“The whole team played well defensively,” added coach Terry Misener. “We didn’t make a fielding error in five games. Our three catchers, Dawson Iles, Ryan Wall and Derrick Massad, had strong tournaments.”

During the award presentation, convener Mike Dufour took a minute to explain who Matthew Krol was and why the tournament is special to the Ancaster community.

In 1994, the 19-year-old Krol was playing the outfield for a Calgary team in the Canadian Little Championship hosted in Ancaster. He was struck by lightning and killed. His tragic death

has resulted in Baseball Ontario’s strict rules and guidelines in regards to procedures in respect to foul and inclement weather during games.

The Midget Lakers next home games are Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m. when they host the Amherstburg Diamondbacks; Saturday, July 30 at 5 p.m. when they battle the Chatham Diamonds, and Tuesday, August 2 at 7 p.m. when they play the Essex Yellowjackets. The games are on Diamond # 7 at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex.

The Leamington Midget Lakers won the Matthew Krol Midget ‘A’ Tournament held July 15-17 in Ancaster. Team members are, kneeling, left to right: Howard Forsyth (team sponsor, Howie’s Custom Coating). Wylie, James Hiebert, Kameron Wall. Standing, left to right: Coach Chris Lamotte, coach Terry Misener, Ryan Wall, Anthony Fehr, coach John Wall, Ryan Gates, Lucas Lamotte, Dawson Iles, Brett Enns, Aidan Massad, Kyle Wall, Derrick Antunes. Absent: Emilio Gomez.

Wheatley player picked for Scandinavian tourney

How Swede it is!

By Bryan Jessop

First Shift returning to Southpoint

By Bryan Jessop

Local families interested in giving their kids a taste of hockey at a reduced price will have a second shot at First Shift.

Wheatley’s Matthew Thomas poses for a keepsake photo taken during an early-June tournament he attended in Montreal. Thomas will be heading to Finland and Sweden for this year’s Warrior Elite Series Europe tournament for 2005-born players. (Submitted photo)

The dead of summer isn’t a time of year most youths are focusing on hockey tournaments, but Wheatley’s Matthew Thomas is an exception. Thomas has been selected as one of the 2005-born players to represent the Draftday North America team, which will depart for Finland and Sweden on Sunday, July 31 for the annual Warrior Elite Series Europe. The tournament will feature Brantford-based Draftday and five other teams that will attempt to dethrone the Southwestern Ontario based squad from the title it captured at the same time last year. Thomas will be accompanied by three Chatham-Kent Cyclones ‘AAA’ teammates for the ’05 division of the tournament, which will actually begin in Finland with two practices and one exhibition game for each of the six teams. Afterwards, the half dozen clubs will depart for Stockholm, the host city of the tournament. The competitive segment of the schedule will begin with a set of five round robin games for each team. From there, the top four groups will engage in semifinals and then the championship match for the two winners from the first round. Draftday’s opposing teams will be Sweden SHD Blue, Sweden SHD Yellow, Finland SHD, Team World and the Haninge Anchors, a municipal team in east central Sweden, just south of Stockholm.

Last season, Thomas played for the major atom Cyclones, who posted a regular season record of 17 wins, 10 losses and five ties before advancing to the Alliance League’s Pavilion playdown semifinals before being eliminated by East Division leading Waterloo. Teammates who will also represent Draftday in Europe this year include forwards Declan Waddick and Rorey Elson — both of Chatham — and goaltender Jake Vancoillie of Stoney Point. Waddick and Elson were also on last year’s ’05 Draftday WESE championship team. Thomas was invited to attend last year’s Draftday tryouts, but did not attend.

This year, the local defenseman was able to bypass tryouts entirely. During a regular season road trip to Brantford on Nov. 29, Thomas was noticed by Draftday scouts who attended the game. He received an e-mail invitation to join the team later that night — the date of his 10th birthday.

“It was quite the birthday present for him,” said Matthew’s mother Tracy Thomas. “He was really excited about it.”

In early June of this year, Thomas attended a tournament in Montreal with a team made up of Chatham-Kent, Elgin and Sun County players as formed by his Cyclones coach D.J. Degelas. Another team he represented in the spring was the regional Express — made up of half the players who will travel to Europe with Draftday — which won the London Rising Stars tournament in May.

Thomas played in the Southpoint Minor Hockey system beginning at the age of four and began representing the ‘AAA’ Cyclones in his minor atom year.

“It seems like he’s been playing hockey since he could walk,” Tracy said.

The four Cyclones heading to Europe have created their own Facebook page called “Declan, Jake, Matt and Rorey’s European Cup Experience.”

Southpoint Minor Hockey Association has managed to sign on as one of the nation’s hosts of First Shift for the second consecutive year — an arrangement that was initially believed to be unavailable. For 2016, Southpoint has been chosen as one of 38 centres to host the initiative’s six-week fall sessions. A joint effort between Bauer and the Ontario Hockey Federation, the program is available to six- to 10-year-old youths who’ve never been registered with a minor hockey organization. First Shift begins with registered youths being fitted with their own brand new, complete set of hockey equipment and is followed by six weekly one-hour, on-ice sessions where they are taught the basic skills and fundamentals of hockey

“At first, I thought we wouldn’t be able to bring it (First Shift) here a second time,” admitted SMHA president Greg Liebrock. “It’s something they want to bring to as many different places as possible.”

At one point, SMHA executives expressed an interest in introducing a similar program on its own without the support of Bauer or the OHF, with the possibility of private sponsors supporting it to allow new sets of equipment to be available to participating youth at or near cost. After discussing with Bauer representatives how much they liked the concept of the program however, First Shift’s creators explained to the SMHA that they’d be willing to bring it back to the Leamington region.

“Basically, they said ‘since the first time here was so successful, why not come back’?” Liebrock explained.

Registration is now available for this year’s SMHA First Shift, expected to begin in mid to late October, shortly after the welcoming and fitting gathering that will likely take place at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. The program can accommodate up to 45 entries, about a quarter of which have already been filled for the Southpoint location. To sign up, interested families can log onto www.thefirstshift.ca, click on the “find a program” icon near the top of the screen, enter their postal codes, click on the “FS” logo situated over Leamington on the provided map and then click on the website link before following the necessary prompts. The fee for six sessions and equipment is $199 per child.

Sessions in Southpoint will again be conducted by a team of about 10 instructors — about half of whom took part in the 2015 program — led by Sammar Charif. Those who registered for last year’s First Shift in Leamington will have the opportunity to return for a more advanced set of sessions dubbed Year Two Transition. The group will learn more advanced skills in hopes of elevating their confidence to the point where they’ll feel comfortable signing up for minor hockey. Of the 43 potential players who registered for 2015’s program, 38 returned for the seven-week winter version that ran from mid January to late February of 2016. Year Two Transition sessions will follow First Shift lessons in Southpoint at Unico Arena.

Representatives of SMHA have been promoting First Shift this year during baseball games at Kinsmen Sports Field and will do so again on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“We get a lot of soccer and baseball players signing up,” Liebrock said. “It’s something for parents who want to find out if their kids will be interested without having to spend more than $500 on equipment just to find out that they don’t like it. It’s a great, affordable program that lets them try out the sport.”

BRYAN JESSOP

Jessop’s Journal

Hey Russia, ‘urine’ trouble

One of my four-year-old son’s favourite shows is a somewhat educational cartoon called Blaze and the Monster Machines. Essentially, it highlights the adventures of a group of monster trucks, led by the main character Blaze (hence the title) and his driver A.J. A.J. appears young enough to dine at several restaurants for half price and it seems odd that the leader of the friendly group of trucks is the only one that requires a driver, but I try not to split hairs while watching the show. Anyway, every episode I’ve sat through also features the exploits of a conniving monster truck named Crusher. The big, blue bad guy is forever finding a way into the same race or other competition as Blaze and his buddies, hell bent on victory by means of cheating. By either the dogged determination of Blaze et al or Crusher’s own carelessness, the villain’s plans always seem to backfire, leaving him in a humiliated heap.

Crusher is more or less the cartoon monster truck version of the Russian Olympic team. In more instances than I can remember, Westerners incessantly poked fun at Communist block countries in eastern Europe for their penchant for using steroids and other banned substances in the 1970s and ‘80s. Saturday Night Live presented a skit or two on the topic that were downright hilarious.

Well, the Ruskies are at it again, apparently. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is calling on the International Olympic Committee to ban all Russian athletes from participating in the upcoming 2016 Summer Games in Rio, declaring with the utmost confidence that host nation participants from the Winter Games in Sochi (2014) benefited from a state-supported doping scheme. Russia’s federal security service (the FSB) and Ministry of Sport are accused of full-fledged involvement in the scandal, where urine samples riddled with evidence of banned substances were secretly swapped with ‘clean’ samples taken previously from the offending athletes. To the untrained eye, it was nearly impossible to detect that the vials had been tampered with. Word has it that contaminated vials were smuggled out of the Sochi laboratory through a “mouse hole” in one of the walls, emptied and filled with clean urine and then smuggled back into the lab by agents of the FSB — the organization that essentially replaced the KGB following the end of the Cold War.

Personally, I don’t expect the IOC to follow through on WADA’s request to have all Russians banned from the games in Rio. That would be like assigning David Duke to a position responsible for filtering racism and bigotry out of the U.S. judicial system. There’s hardly a governing sports organization on Earth with a history of corruption as lengthy as the IOC’s.

Sadly, I can’t see an end to the use of performance enhancing drugs among Olympic athletes in my lifetime. Sure, you could deploy an international sub committee to monitor the testing and filing of athlete samples, but it, like anyone else, could easily be bribed, threatened or fooled. Allegedly, the Russian Olympic Committee began formulating the scheme for Sochi after its team of athletes mustered a paltry 15 medals during the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. Honestly, each and every doping scandal makes me less and less interested in tuning in to the Olympics. I can’t imagine how frustrating it is for legitimate athletes who train vigorously for YEARS, only to finish an event in fourth because some degenerate relies on ‘roids to power his or her way onto the podium. Some, partly in jest, have suggested a drug-permitting version of the Olympics, where athletes are free to use any PED they feel are necessary to gain a competitive edge. While I admit it would be captivating to watch these participants put on displays of mind-boggling speed and strength, it would at the same time be pointless. Imagine, if you will, the shotput competition where entries load the heavy spheres into catapults before using the medieval mechanisms to fire the objects into the wild, blue yonder. Would you seriously

applaud the winning athlete for his or her feat of upper-body strength? Would you be impressed by the speed and endurance of a marathon runner who drives a car across the finish line?

This is what baffles me about ‘athletes’ who use PEDs. How do you take pride in winning a medal in an event where most other entries didn’t use the same substances? Most anyone would scoff at the ‘runner’ who jumps behind the wheel of a motor vehicle to outpace the competition, yet thousands (millions?) don’t see a problem with using performance-enhancing drugs.

Getting back to the Russian controversy, I realize that particular country isn’t the first or only one to send PEDinfected athletes to the Olympics. The disgrace of Ben Johnson in the ’88 Summer Olympics in Seoul comes to mind, but I’m pretty sure there were no departments of the Canadian government involved. Again, whether its using steroids or bribing judges, I don’t see the point. Nobody’s going to be so impressed with your country’s medal haul that they’ll surrender massive tracts of territory to your federal government or offer to let you take over their space program.

I’d like to suggest revisiting the principles of the original Olympics, where athletes represented only themselves as individuals rather than their nations of origin. It wouldn’t work of course, since everyone would still be keeping tabs on the country of origin for each medal winner. Maybe we could distract the flag wavers by creating teams based on the months in which participants were born, their beverages of choice or their favourite Pokemon characters. The beverage teams would be a refreshing change (sorry). Teams Water, Gatorade and Coffee would likely lead the medal charts while Teams Beer, Wine and Whiskey would have to settle for podium appearances in trial sports like balancing weird stuff on your head, peeing your name in the snow (Winter Games, obviously), stolen shopping cart luge and the kiddie pool bellyflop.

Let THOSE games begin.

Dunmore gets hole-in-one in ladies 18-hole league play

On Tuesday, July 19 the Erie Shores 18-Hole Ladies Golf League played the game of modified waltz. Each team used one score on par 5s, two scores on par 4s, and three scores on par 3s. The winning team was Diana Jones, Lynne Towle, Cheryl Rutgers and Sue O’Hara.

Chip-ins were made by Carolyn Kelly on #5, Mary Wilson #10, Cheryl Rutgers #11, Paula Hudders #12, Mary Lappan #15, Diana Jones #7 and #18, and Debbie Kobayashi #7.

Debbie Dunmore had a hole-in-one on #16. Congratulations to all.

Progs golfers post great scores

Fifty-two Erie Shores progs golfers glowed in the heat of the day July 19. The proggers came out to play and the scores posted were the best of the year with a multitude of plus scores.

Leading the way was Bill Kelly with a +10 and $20. Ken Steingart shot 68 and posted a +9 for $15. Greg Dunmore, Mike Herbert and Gary McRae each had +8 for $5 each.

In the luck of the draw game, Team A posted a combined +31. Tom Miehl and Steve O’Hara were the only two slackers on the team and didn’t post plus scores. Regardless, they collected their $10 along with Neil Reimer, Barry Miller, Pete Andary, Greg Dunmore, Gene Bouliane, Ed Schachoswkoy, Ken Cobby, Dick Segedin, Larry Roberts and Tim Tiessen.

In the skins game, $18 was handed for each skin. Harry Badz, Matt Dick, Dan Musuronchan, Bill Kelly and Tim Tiessen were the worthy recipients.

Bill Kelly, with his brand new Callaway irons, notched an eagle on hole #12. From around 150 yards, Bill used one of those magical clubs to propel the ball to its desired location. Bill has proven that one can buy a game. Confidence is everything. See what $1,000 can do? How do we tell our wives we need equipment? Maybe we don’t tell them at all. YIKES!

Lastly, Pete Andary had to wait until the 17th hole before Kevin Shaften 3 putted. Now the snake must follow Kevin around until it finds its new home.

KESHA UNDER 19 WELCOME: MATURE CONTENT Thursday, July 28

DOLLY PARTON Thursday, August 4

JEFF DUNHAM PERFECTLY UNBALANCED SOLD�OUT Friday, August 5

TOBY KEITH Saturday, August 6

PAUL ANKA

MY MUSIC MY WAY Sunday, August 21

CHUBBY CHECKER Thursday, August 25 3PM & 8PM

RUSSELL PETERS Friday, August 26

WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY

LIVE IN CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUEST AARON LEWIS Thursday, September 8

NEW RAIN A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Friday, July 29

AIR SUPPLY Friday, September 16 TOM JONES

Saturday, September 17

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GABRIEL IGLESIAS #FLUFFYBREAKSEVEN TOUR Sunday, September 25

TEARS FOR FEARS Friday, September 30

ALICE COOPER Sunday, October 2

ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK Friday, October 7

HOWIE MANDEL Friday, October 21

BILLY OCEAN Sunday, October 30

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, July 18: North/South1st Helen Preyde and Nina Towle, 2nd Yvonne Vulling and Sharon Lutz, 3rd Marilyn Robbins and Elizabeth Moran. East/West - 1st Dave Derbyshire and Mame Nicholson, 2nd Roger Cote and Joyce Bear, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Frank Duransky. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, July 20: North/South - 1st Shirley Plant and Yvonne Vulling, 2nd Sharon Lutz and Jack Warmenhoven, 3rd Marg Koeman and Vi Major. East/West - 1st Ron Martin and Derek Parry, 2nd Al Morrison and Bill Chaplin, 3rd Bob Bell and Frank Duransky. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

Harrow Bridge Club, July 21: North/South - 1st Ian Johnson and Sue Barsanti, 2nd Vi Major and Marie Ellwood, 3rd Buddy Ellwood and Frank Duransky. East/West - 1st Mary Strachen and Patricia Sanford, 2nd Morley Hofer and Elaine Mowat, 3rd Pat Bedard and Suzanne Cyr. Bridge is played Thursdays in Harrowood, 7 p.m.

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With 12 Erie Shores senior golfers travelling to Chatham on July 18 for the home and home series with the Maple City league, 48 golfers were left to enjoy a breezy but great day of golf.

The 50/50 winners were John Tofflemire and Gary McRae. The closest to pin on #3 was Matt Dinchik and on #16 Matt Dick’s shot held out. The longest putt on #6 was made by Ron Tiessen and on #15 Gary Alderson’s putt won.

In a game of Stableford with 1 point being awarded for a bogie, 2 points for a par and 4 points for a bird, the winning team at +15 was Larry Lucier, Mike Chadsey, Tom Klassen and Carl Young.

In second place at +13 was the team of Gary Alderson, Keith Brown and Brent Metz.

Third place at +7 went to Bill Stackpoole, Don Noels and Ron Tremblay.

Big Boyz fishing derby underway

By Bryan Jessop

There wasn’t much in the way of bad luck for the start of the 13th annual Big Boyz Fishing Tournament. In fact, opening day was nothing but ‘rainbows’.

The Southwest Outdoors Club’s annual 10-day fishing derby, known by many as the official start to the Wheatley Fish Festival, was a busy day for entries looking to reel in a steady flow of rainbow trout. While the walleye were also biting steadily, it was the rainbows that were providing participating fishermen and women with hit after hit on the opening day of the tournament.

“They were really having a good day with the rainbows,” SWOC member Larry McDonald said of Day 1 results. “Things are going well. So far, we’re happy and the fishermen have been really happy too.”

The team of Jim Jones, Rick Metz and Dick Segedin was in fourth place with +6. Matt Dinchik and Gary Alderson tied for low honors for the day, each firing a fine 76. Ron Koop shot a 77 and Ron Tiessen had a 78.

Only 4 players managed to make a birdie. Ron Koop and Ron Tiessen birdied #6, Richard Reive #12 and Gary Alderson #15.

If you have not yet signed up for the Flamingo Restaurant Senior Men’s League, just send an email to esseniorleague@gmail.com or sign up in the men’s locker room.

There will be no golf Monday, August 1.

Volunteers with the club are measuring walleye, rainbow trout, perch and salmon catches from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the first nine days of the derby, under the same tent at Wheatley Harbour near the boat launch where entries can register for one day at a time for $10 or for all 10 days at $25. Measuring for the final day ends at 1 p.m.

Participants under 17 can register for the entire tournament at $10 each. Tickets are also available at Bowman Feeds and Mercer’s Service Centre in Wheatley as well as D&T Auto Parts, Parkdale Variety and Economy Rental Centre in Leamington. Other locations include Action Marine and Wally’s Bait in Stoney Point, Barney’s Marina in Erieau and Maple City Marine and Howell’s Marine in Chatham.

Prize payouts feature $1,000 for the tournament’s longest walleye and the same amount for its longest rainbow trout. Second through fifth receive $500, $250, $125 and $125 for second through fifth respectively and $100 each for sixth through 10th in both walleye and rainbow trout categories. Prizes of $50 are awarded for each day’s longest catch in both categories. There will also be payouts of $150 for the longest yellow perch of the tournament and longest salmon of the tournament. Prize amounts are based on 300 entries — the number of 10-day registrations SWOC requires to break even on the event.

After the first day’s measurements were completed, the rainbow trout to beat was a 30 2/16” catch by Margaret Adams. The top walleye was Jay Miller’s 30” catch. At the time, Adam Hatt’s 23 14/16” salmon stood as the salmon to beat.

By 9 a.m. on Saturday morning, 80 boats had set out from Wheatley Harbour to search Canadian waters of Lake Erie for prize-winning catches. The average per day is estimated

at 40 to 45, with most entries hitting the water at or near 5 a.m.

For more information on the Big Boyz tournament, visit the website www.swoc. ca or log onto the organization’s Facebook page.

Kelly Bruner and Sharon Stasso sign up for the 13th annual Big Boyz Fishing Tournament, presented by the Southwest Outdoors Club, on the morning of Saturday, July 23. The tournament ends Sunday, July 31 with award presentations at Wheatley Area Arena.

TT seniors enjoy July scramble

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, July 19, seventy-two Talbot Trail senior golfers enjoyed their second league scramble. Although it was a hot, muggy day, the various teams played very well. The lowest team score for 9 holes was a 31 and the highest team score was 36.

In first place with an outstanding 31 was T1G1. Each member of T1G1 (Eugene Abbruzzese, Bill Westrop, Ed Woelk, Terry Bee and Mike Wright) received 2 sleeves of balls. Two teams tied with 32s and to decide second place Bummy conducted a coin draw. The second place team ended up being T5G2. Kevin Jordan, Bob McLean, Fred Michano, George Toews and Orville Houser each received 4 golf balls.

The third place team, T5G1, also fired an excellent 4 under score. These are the players who each received a sleeve of balls: Bob Scott, Paul Harrison, Doug Langlois, Gord Chadwick and Dan Tymec.

Fourth place winners were T8G2 who won in a coin draw over T2G2. Both teams produced superb 33 results. Winning 2 balls each were Howard Mulrain, Paul Brown, Bob Freure, Garnet Fox, Jerry Paine and Bill Edwards.

A battle for the most honest team was settled by the final coin draw. Earning 2 balls each on victorious T3G1 were Dave Dent, Larry Hillman, Steve Longeway, Larry Hughes and Jim Omstead.

The closest to the pin winner on #7 was Fred Michano whose fantastic shot enabled his fellow team members from T5G2 to each receive a $10 gift card. His playing partner, Bob McLean, had an outstanding shot on #9 to also enable the players to obtain another $10 gift card. Fred and Bob also each received a sleeve of balls. Bill Edwards made an impressive long putt on #2 to enable his playing partners to each win $5. Bill also received a sleeve of balls for his outstanding effort. The members of T8G2 were mentioned above.

Congratulations to the gift card winners: Gord Chadwick $25, Ross MacKintosh $20, and John Blood $15. (I think these are correct, but possibly not!)

Scotsman Bill Westrop came through with another of his excellent jokes. Patch was put on the spot to deliver a humorous joke and he didn’t disappoint. Ken Womack came up with a funny joke about ‘The Donald’ (Trump).

The league wants to extend special thanks to Tom Dunn for his excellent volunteer work at barbecuing the hot dogs and hamburgers to perfection. Also, thanks are extended to Talbot Trail’s multi-tasking manager, Greg, and his friendly staff (Elyse, Tyler and Ian) for fully satisfying the hungry and thirsty seniors.

Derek and his staff (Robert, Lloyd and Phil) have maintained the course in excellent condition despite excessive rain in May and extreme heat in July. Thanks also to George for keeping

the carts in excellent working condition. Despite the fact that he doesn’t play golf this year, members tip their caps to Jim Ascott for helping to organize the golfing groups each week. Jim also helps maintain sanity with Wiz at the head table.

Keep a watch for upcoming news on Greg’s special events such as the Bacon Open. Also, more information will be coming soon about the Jack Stein Men’s Invitational (August) and the Doc McLean Senior Invitational (September).

Two Creeks concert features Lee Amlin

Two Creeks Conservation Area’s summer concerts present excellent entertainment in a unique, naturally wooded amphitheatre, and the experience is always enhanced by the characters who perform – like Lee Amlin.

Lee will lead the concert at 6:30 p.m. on the evening of Sunday, July 31. Lee plays in several bands, including the Kool Kats, Revolver and Soul Minors, as well as his own band. Recently, with Soul Minors, he got great reviews at this year’s Windsor Bluesfest.

Lee is a keyboard player and vocalist extraordinaire. The July 31st concert promises to be outstanding and will include extended tributes to Elvis and Roy Orbison.

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

Lee Amlin shows character as he celebrates 5,000 days of cycling for various charities. He’s also a singer and keyboard player who, with his band, will be performing at Two Creeks on July 31.

Mosquito Lakers win third tournament

On July 15-17 the Leamington Mosquito Lakers, sponsored by Unifab Enclosures, travelled to Kincardine for tournament action.

Friday night’s game was played under the lights against Burlington. Riley Wiebe started on the mound and held Burlington scoreless. The Lakers batters got the first inning going with singles by Derek Neufeld and Riley Wiebe. Sajan Brouwer doubled to give the Lakers a 2-run advantage.

In the second inning, Vito Alfano singled, Jason Friesen tripled and Riley Wiebe doubled to go ahead 6-0 after 2 at bats. Riley Wiebe blanked Burlington in the third, and the Burlington pitchers responded, shutting down the Lakers. Matt Thomas, Derek Neufeld, and Jason Friesen all doubled and

the Lakers were leading 8-0 after 4 innings. Riley Wiebe pitched 4 scoreless innings giving up 4 hits, and 2 walks.

Noah George came in to pitch for the fifth inning, and Burlington had bases loaded with one out. First baseman Jack Tiessen picked up a sharp grounder and went home with the throw to Jason Friesen who got the out and sent the ball to second baseman Derek Neufeld who was covering first base for a 3-14 double play to end the game. The Lakers won 8-0. Riley Wiebe was named MVP.

In Game 2 on Saturday morning the Lakers faced Guelph. The Lakers started at the plate and scored 1 run in the first inning. The bottom of the first found the Lakers shaky and they gave up 2 runs in an error filled inning.

The Lakers started the second inning with walks to Noah George and Brady Knelsen. Lucas Penner slammed a 2 run double giving the Lakers a 3-2 lead. Derek Neufeld struck out 4 of the next 5 batters to get the Lakers through the third and fourth innings while not allowing a run.

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The third inning was full of controversy and a 30 minute game delay, but Matty “Doubles” Thomas kept the pressure on hitting a bases loaded double to clear the bases. The Lakers were then up 14-2.

Matt Thomas pitched the last 2 innings and the Lakers won 18-2. Lucas Penner was named MVP.

The Lakers spent the afternoon on the beach, but the sun and sand didn’t tire the boys out for Saturday night’s match up against Woodstock. Derek Neufeld, Jason Friesen, Riley Wiebe and Sajan Brouwer went 4 for 4 at the plate. Jack Tiessen and Brady Knelsen racked up the strikeouts as Woodstock only sent 12 batters to the plate in a 3-inning mercy rule game.

Leamington Lakers won 26-0. Jack Tiessen was named MVP. The semi-final game was against Guelph and there was no scoring until the third inning when Vito Alfano got the rally going with a single. Matt Thomas and Derek Neufeld followed with doubles, and Jason Friesen hit a 240 foot BOMB that had the Guelph outfielders backing up to the fences. Jack Tiessen hit a double to end the game for Guelph with a 10-0 win for the Lakers. Matt Thomas and Jack Tiessen shared the pitching duties.

The championship game found the Lakers facing Burlington once again. Jack Tiessen pitched a scoreless first inning.

Burlington held the Lakers score-

less in the first inning.

Jason Friesen struck out all 3 batters to end the second inning quickly. Riley Wiebe started the inning with a double, Brady Knelsen doubled, and Noah George had an RBI single to give the Lakers a 2-0 lead.

Jason Friesen pitched a scoreless third inning. Vito Alfano singled, and doubles by Matt Thomas, Derek Neufeld, and Jason Friesen gave the Lakers a 7-0 lead.

Burlington managed to score a run in the fourth inning, but the Lakers responded with an explosion of singles and doubles, and then Lucas Penner hit a triple to put the Lakers up 17-1 after four innings of baseball.

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Burlington couldn’t get their bats caught up to the Lakers pitching and the game was over after the top of the fifth inning.

The Unifab Enclosures Mosquitos were Kincardine Tournament champions. The Lakers had an incredible tournament record of 5 wins and 0 losses, while scoring 78 runs and allowing only 3 runs.

Awesome playing boys! Keep on working hard and having fun!

1924 Oakland at Canadian Transportation Museum

of blue with red and orange accents. The public loved it and orders poured into GM showrooms.

Until then, the only durable and inexpensive automotive finish was the black enamel that Henry Ford used on his Model T.

Before Duco, car bodies were usually brush-painted and handsanded over and over again to achieve a finished look. Duco could be applied with a spray gun and in a variety of colours.

By drying quickly, it greatly speeded up production.

According to Cars of Canada by Durnford and Baechler: “Sam McLaughlin (president of GM of Canada) hailed the introduction of fast-drying Duco paint as the greatest advance in the history of the automobile.”

The Oakland’s six cylinder engine for 1924 had 185 cubic inches with 40 horsepower. The transmission was a manual 3-speed floor shift and the wheelbase of 113 inches gave you a ride much more comfortable than a Model T Ford. It had 4-wheel brakes when several other cars of that time had only 2-wheel brakes. The 1924 Oakland seen here sold in Canada for $1,590.

Alfred P. Sloan became President of GM in 1923 and believed the company should offer a car in every price range.

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because of the Depression. In 1926, Oakland was given Pontiac as a companion car named after the city of Pontiac in Oakland County. So popular did the less expensive Pontiac become that Oakland’s days were numbered. The last Oaklands were built in 1930. You can see this 1924 Oakland and over 40 other vintage vehicles at the Canadian Transportation Museum on the Arner Town Line near Kingsville. Well worth a visit. Phone 519776-6909 for information.

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The Leamington Mosquito Lakers won their third tournament championship in Kincardine the weekend of July 15-17. Team members are, front, left to right: Vito-Anthony Alfano, Lucas Penner, Derek Neufeld, Brady Knelsen, Matt Thomas. Middle row: Sajan Brouwer, Noah George, Riley Wiebe, Jason Friesen, Batboy Matthew Neufeld, Jack Tiessen. Back row: Coaches Randy Brown, Jake Neufeld, Jeff Thomas.

Wheatley baseball reunion this weekend

By Bryan Jessop

Memories spanning half a century of local minor baseball will soon be relived, as this year’s Wheatley Fish Festival will reunite several WMBA alumni for the first time in nearly two decades.

Likely to attend the Wheatley Minor Baseball Association reunion at Wheatley Area Arena Saturday, July 30 will be Dick Segedin, the head coach and manager of Wheatley’s last Ontario Baseball Association championship team. The 1993 peewee ‘D’ Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion team captured the community’s 51st and last OBA title, giving the organization 51 provincial championships in the 50 years it operated from 1947 to its swan song season of 1997.

The Wheatley peewees enjoyed a successful season from start to finish in 1993 despite being unhappy about being classified by the OBA as a ‘D’ centre. Letter categories were for the most part assigned by population, with D commonly known as the classification designated for rural-based teams in smaller areas such as Blytheswood and Valetta.

“Wheatley was bounced around from C to D with no rhyme or reason,” Segedin recalled. “It was something that happened with guidelines that changed in the OBA.”

Prior to coaching minor baseball in Wheatley, Segedin played fast-pitch softball with the Ontario Amateur Softball Association teams based in Comber. The senior club routinely won championships in Windsor and Kent leagues before governing bodies with those organizations insisted that Comber’s players be entered into a pool and dispersed to its competitors. The successful team’s players — many of whom had children reaching ages where they started expressing an interest in playing — decided instead to simply fold the team.

“The wives of that team insisted that the players should be coaching their kids instead,” Segedin said with a laugh.

After hanging up his bat and glove at the age of 40, Segedin coached Wheatley minor baseball from 1990 to 1993. His 1992 team hosted the OBA tournament with expectations of capturing a provincial title, but lost in what was essentially the semifinals in what the coach/manager described as a fluke. Despite stiff competition at the D level, the Wheatley Legion-backed team was bound and determined to avoid the same fate the following season.

Although the team competed at the major peewee age level — 12 — several of its players were actually 11 and of minor peewee age. Segedin explained that the combined age approach to field teams was common in smaller towns like Wheatley, which didn’t have enough players to offer

teams at every age level. Pitting its players against opponents a year older actually worked to Wheatley’s advantage, the coach explained, as it boosted the experience and skill levels of players who were able to compete in the same age group for a second year.

Prior to 1990, Segedin coached four seasons of house league baseball in Wheatley, where his son Rich played starting at the age of six while his daughter Lynn played in the local girls’ lob ball system. Many of the players on the 1993 peewee team were coached at younger levels by Segedin in previous seasons.

The OBA playoffs had since changed into a one-weekend double knock out tournament by the time the Wheatley D peewees made the season-ending journey to Tottenham in 1993. Segedin’s squad won its first two games, but dropped the third on the Saturday to Kincardine in a 5-3 decision. The situation became ominous not only because of being one loss away from elimination, but also due to the challenging pitching situation. By OBA guidelines, no player could pitch more than seven innings over a course of 24 hours.

“You really had to know how to manage your pitchers,” Segedin said.

Thomas Grubb pitched the entire seven-inning game in Saturday’s loss to Kincardine, so the Wheatley team sent Jeremy Tiborcz onto the mound for the first game of Sunday morning. Winning 1-0 allowed Wheatley to play a fifth game, pitting them against the only other squad remaining in the tournament — undefeated Kincardine. Segedin and his fellow coaches sent Doug Vandecaveye, one of their four Tilbury players, to the mound for the sixth match.

Wheatley established a 6-0 lead after five innings, by which point Segedin expressed an interest in deploying a relief pitcher to finish the game on a winning note and allow Vandecaveye to throw for two innings in the deciding tilt. His son Rich was a successful pitcher, but had hurt his arm in a pre-playoff game against the Tecumseh B team, leaving Wheatley in a tough spot to find someone to take the mound for the final two innings of Game 5.

Right fielder Joe Gardiner approached the head coach and

told him that he could step in as the relief pitcher, having previously practiced pitching with his father.

“I told him to go out there and just throw strikes,” Dick said. “And throw strikes he did. He did a fabulous job.”

Wheatley won the game 6-1 to force a winner-take-all final against Kincardine later that day. The seventh inning of the nail biter ended with a 2-2 deadlock. From there, Segedin sent Vandecaveye out to play his banked two innings from the previous game, setting the stage for a 4-2 Wheatley victory and the association’s last OBA title.

“It was a team of really good athletes,” Segedin said, noting that each member of the team also played hockey in the winter while many were also successful track and field competitors for their school teams. “They were all very talented and very dedicated — they came out to every practice and didn’t miss any games. They were really good kids to work with. They all had the desire and talent. We just had to develop it, which is something no coach can do on his own. I was lucky enough to have a great coaching staff with me.” Vandecaveye went on to play for the Windsor Selects and was drafted by Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers in 1998. Grubb went on to capture national senior titles with the Tecumseh Thunder at the senior level, where he was crowned with MVP honours.

After completing his years of coaching with Wheatley minor baseball, Segedin agreed to lead the boys baseball team at Leamington District Secondary School, where his wife Fran was a teacher. Having filled in the coaching vacancy, the LDSS team still had to find a home diamond and make arrangements for umpires to officiate the games. Segedin explained that Kevin Ford from Wheatley Area Arena and Jack Szorvas took care of those two tasks respectively to give the Lions an entry at the regional level. Leamington lost in the Essex County Secondary School Athletic Association final in the first year, but won the ECSSAA title the following year.

More recently, Segedin coached the Leamington senior Barons to an OBA championship in 2009 and brought them to the final the following year, his last at coaching. The successful coach originally hailed from Leamington be-

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fore purchasing farmland in Wheatley and moving to the freshwater fishing capital in 1969.

Segedin expects to attend the Fish Festival’s Wheatley Minor Baseball reunion on the Wheatley Area Arena rink floor from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on July 30. Former WMBA players, coaches, parents, umpires, executive members and all others with ties to the organization are welcome to attend. Those bringing memorabilia are asked to label items with their own names and place them on tables designated by decade between noon and 1 p.m. on the day of the event. These items must be picked up by their owners immediately after the reunion.

Among those planning to attend is The History of Baseball in Chatham ’N Kent author Fred Osmon. Copies of his book will be available at the reunion at a price of $50 each.

The Wheatley travel peewee ‘D’ baseball team was the community’s last to win an Ontario Baseball Association championship. The 1993 title team as photographed consisted of (front row, left to right) Craig Geerlinks, Danny Armstrong, Doug Vandecaveye, Shawn Mather, Jeremy Tiborcz, Joel Gardiner (middle row, left to right), Thomas Grubb, Jay Sallmen, Brandon Fuller, Dan Bridgman, Mike Ouellette, Rich Segedin, (back row, left to right), manager and head coach Dick Segedin, coach Ed Sallmen, Wheatley Legion Branch 324 president Fred Chambers, coach Rob Vandecaveye and coach Doug Grubb. (Submitted photo)

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6:00 pm

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• The Sun Parlour Rodeo presented by the Rawhide Rodeo Company & the Pavao Family.

11:00 pm

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10:00 am

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11:00 am

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1:00 pm - 5 pm

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