Southpoint Sun - July 8, 2015

Discover Leamington

July 24, 25, 26

In a concerted effort to draw the largest crowds and offer the widest variety of events for attendees, The Leamington BIA, Leamington Chamber of Commerce, Mosaic and Leamington Marina have teamed up to present Discover Leamington July 24, 25 and 26.

“Instead of competing against each other, we’ve teamed up to work together to benefit everyone involved,” said Kelly Baillargeon, BIA part-time coordinator.

The Uptown BIA traditionally holds its downtown Sidewalk Days in mid to late July and has decided to pool their resources with other community events being held the same weekend. The BIA is offering free tokens for shuttle service from the Leamington Marina, where a 30th Anniversary celebration is being held. “ The idea is to provide transportation for boaters to come and enjoy the other festivities happening in Leamington. The weekend of events is being called Discover Leamington,” said Baillargeon.

Sidewalk SaleS

The Uptown BIA will have the sidewalks filled with sales, musical entertainment, and food. Sidewalk Sales start on Friday and continue through the weekend.

MOSaiC

MOSAIC is a three-day festival that celebrates the rich cultural diversity of Leamington and surrounding area. Restaurants, local clubs and organizations of all ethnicities come together to celebrate culture through food, entertainment, history, arts and crafts.

Friday kicks off with opening ceremonies at Leamington Municipal Building from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Get a ‘taste’ for Leamington’s diversity by sampling a variety of ethnic foods generously donated by restaurants and clubs. Experience the newcomer experience through SECC’s Newcomer Youth Art Exhibit “Unmasked”. A short formal program and entertainment will take place at 4:30pm.

On Saturday the celebration continues, showcasing food from the diverse restaurants of Leamington in conjunction with the annual sidewalk sale.

Ethno-cultural groups and clubs open their doors on Sunday to welcome visitors to experience their culture firsthand. Tour between locations on your own or take the shuttle bus that departs from SECC every 15 minutes.

For more information, maps, schedules and menus please visit www.secc.on.ca

Marina 30th anniverSary

For over 30 years, the Leamington Municipal Marina has been considered one of the premier Municipal Marinas on Lake Erie. All 292 slips are fully serviced with 6-10 feet of water; protected from Lake Erie by two outer breakwalls. Friday, July 24 enjoy live music on the patio by Roger Cortina – 70s and 80s pop music. Saturday, July 25 is the 30th anniversary party planned for the marina. Boaters are invited for hors d’ouvres from 5-6 p.m. with the mayor and members of Leamington Council. Trish Wales will entertain on the patio, with a cash bar set up for the evening. At 8 p.m. there will be a toast to the marina, followed by the music of The Bomb Squad.

On Sunday, July 26 enjoy Champagne Bay as part of the Summer Seranade series.

Federal, provincial boosts for $8M sewer project

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington’s efforts to fund a sanitary sewer collection project for the Pelee Drive/ Bevel Line area is being met half way — both literally and figuratively — by upper levels of government.

On the eve of Canada Day, members of municipal council and other supporters for the long-awaited project met provincial and federal dignitaries at Mersea Park near the intersection of Pelee Drive and Mersea Road C — an area that has been in desperate need of sewage infrastructure improvements for several years. There, Chatham-Kent Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren and Cambridge MPP Kathryn McGarry each made an announcement of funding for the project to the tune of up to $2 million each. The municipality will front an estimated $4 million to cover the balance of the project, expected to begin with the first phase of construction next year. The four-phase construction segment of the project is scheduled for a yet-to-be-determined completion date in 2019.

Once complete, the project will provide sewer connection services via the Leamington Pollution Control Centre from the front gates at Point Pelee National Park westward to the treatment centre itself, located on Seacliff Drive. Mayor John Paterson noted that choosing Mersea Park as the location for the funding announcement was symbolic, as it lies roughly half way between the gates and Pollution Control Centre.

Paterson thanked both Van Kesteren and McGarry for the support of their governments, which are supporting the project through the Small Communities Fund and Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. The mayor looked back to a meeting with Van Kesteren for lunch shortly after being elected into his first term in 2010, during which point the MP asked him what project he’d most like to see completed during his tenure.

“I didn’t even hesitate — I said ‘we need to protect Lake Erie from septic waste that’s finding its way into the lake because of failing infrastructure along Pelee Drive,’ to which Dave said ‘well, let’s work on that’,” Paterson recalled. “The future of Lake Erie — one of our greatest resources — is about to receive a lot more tender, loving

Leamington mayor John Paterson (right) welcomes Chatham-Kent-Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren to Mersea Park at the intersection of Pelee Drive and Mersea Road C Tuesday, June 30. Van Kesteren announced up to $2 million in funding from the federal government for Leamington’s sanitary sewer collection project, with construction likely to start next year. The provincial government is also providing up to $2 million for the project, leaving the municipality to fund the estimated remainder of $4 million. (SUN Photo) (Continued on Page 3)

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New wine route map and passport released

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) and Essex Pelee Island Coast (EPIC) Winegrowers Association have launched a brand new “Passport to EPIC Wine Country”, a savings booklet filled with special offers from participating wineries for visitors as they journey through the local Wine Country.

Additionally, the Passport will act as a tool to capture visitor data in order to keep them informed and engaged on future regional tourism offers.

TWEPI also released the 2015 Wine Route Map, a very

popular fold-out publication that highlights local wineries and complementary attractions and accommodations.

There will be 100,000 copies distributed in Southern Ontario, Michigan and Ohio.

“Through our continuing partnership, EPIC and TWEPI have leveraged outside funding and developed this marketing platform that will entice new visitors to Essex County. Passport programs have proven an effective marketing tool in other regions and we are excited to begin implementing ours here,” said Steve Mitchell, President, Essex Pelee Is-

land Coast (EPIC) Winegrowers’ Association.

“Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation is pleased to work with TWEPI, EPIC and its winery members to help promote the region as a destination known for great wine,” said Jim Hudson, Executive Director, Soutwest Ontario Tourism Corporation.

“We want to encourage tourists to enjoy the Wine Country experience and the many other complementary attractions in the region such as world-class beaches, birding, and other unique culinary experiences,” added Hudson.

Federal, provincial boosts for $8M sewer project Loblaws workers take strike action

By Bryan Jessop

An impasse in negotiations between Loblaw Companies Ltd. and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union has triggered a strike at nine stores, including one in Leamington.

A total of between 150 and 200 employees at the Real Canadian Superstore on Talbot Street East were included in the 1,600 workers who started picket lines at midnight Thursday, July 2. The strike was sparked by stalled bargaining efforts between Loblaws management and UFCW Locals 175 and 633. A conciliation officer with the Ministry of Labour managed to bring the two sides back to the negotiation table 13 hours after the strike began, during which time employees continued picketing outside their respective workplaces.

Other locations affected by the strike include Zehrs in Kingsville, three other Zehrs branches in Windsor and additional Real Canadian Superstores in Windsor (2), Chatham and Sarnia. All nine outlets continued operating at a limited capacity with reduced hours of business.

“In light of the union’s decision to reject our offer and to strike, we have turned our attention to serving local customers and supporting our colleagues who will continue to serve them in all nine stores,” stated Loblaw Companies Ltd. vice president, corporate affairs Kevin Groh.

Workers at the Leamington Superstore exercised their right to delay arriving delivery trucks for up to 10 minutes. Picketers handed out leaflets to customers and would-be-customers while asking them to consider shopping at other unionized food retailers. The striking employees in Leamington explained that customers have been respectful of their requests, even in cases where they decided to proceed and make purchases from within the store.

“There really haven’t been any negative responses,” said one worker who requested anonymity. “It hasn’t been at all confrontational. We’re hearing a lot of horns beeping in support as people drive by.”

Employees at the Leamington store explained that it would be difficult to estimate how long the strike would last, noting that the duration of the strike would hinge on when and if mutuallyagreeable offers were presented at the bargaining table.

“The time we spend out here all depends on how it goes in bargaining,” said one worker. “Both sides want this done as quickly as possible.”

During the strike, the nine affected outlets will remain open with reduced hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and limited services.

In the meantime, UFCW members picketed along the northside curb in front of the store and at various locations throughout the Superstore parking lot.

(Continued from Front) care from our municipality thanks to the assistance from both our federal and provincial governments.”

Paterson described the impending sewer collection project as crucial in reducing the impact of algae blooms that have overwhelmed the lake over each of the past two summers. He credited the crucial steps toward funding acquisition to supporters including Mike and Rob Makhlouf of nearby Freddy’s Restaurant, Sam Mazzella of Sturgeon Woods Campground and Marina, Best Western Plus, Caldwell First Nation chief Louise Hillier and others.

“They’ve all been ambassadors for this project for more years than I care to say,” Paterson explained. “This build will be a quality of life improvement to everyone.”

Van Kesteren noted that the project will take significant strides in improving surface and ground water quality once completed and will be beneficial to residents, businesses and tourists alike.

“We are pleased to invest in projects like the Pelee Drive and Bevel Line’s sanitary sewage collection system that will benefit our community by improving much-needed local infrastructure,” Van Kesteren stated.

Leamington municipal CAO Peter Neufeld credited the successful application for Small Communitites Fund support to a team of staff members led

by manager of engineering services Allan Botham and director of infrastructure services Robert Sharon. Sharon explained that although the application was filled and submitted over a course of about two weeks, the project itself has been in the works for the past four years. He noted that the environmental assessment for the sanitary sewer collection project was completed in the early stages of planning, followed by its design.

“It’s good to be in a shovel-ready state for projects like this,” he explained.

The SCF application was carried through in two stages, starting with an expression of intent for the project that was approved in early December to allow Phase 2 — the actual application —

to be completed and filed. It was filed in February of this year, followed by the notification of the project’s selection for funding about a week prior to Tuesday’s announcement.

Sharon explained that many septic systems in the Pelee Drive/Bevel Line area are original to the facilities built in that region of the municipality. Some septic tanks are 40 years of age and utilize designs that are no longer permitted for usage with new structures.

“Technology has improved greatly over the past few decades and the regulations are more stringent than ever before,” Sharon noted. “Suitable tanks with properly-functioning weeping beds take a lot of space and the lots here are small.”

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A group of Leamington Real Canadian Superstore employees and UFCW Local 175 members picket on the first day of a nine-store strike that includes Zehrs in Kingsville as well as other Loblaws stores in Windsor, Chatham and Sarnia. The strike began at midnight Thursday, June 2.

It’s all in the way we say it

Over the years, the English language has changed considerably.

The amount of new words being added to the dictionary every year is staggering. Most of them come from the new slang terms that seem to be overtaking the world via the younger generation and the age of new technology.

our house, so I’d guess the mice that lived in our walls were a little better off than the ones at the church.

I think back to the terms used by my parents and others when I was a kid and there are lots of sayings that have stood the test of time, while others have faded away.

Many of them are local dialect, I’m sure.

My dad, being a farm boy, spoke differently than I do. We often teased him for his pronunciations. He was a very intelligent guy, but was blessed with that ‘country’ dialect.

He’d say, “Go to the zink and do them dishes.” He always referred to the sink as a zink. It was just part of his upbringing, as was his pronunciation of the words barrel and Saturday (barr-ell and Sayer-dee).

But some of the statements uttered when I was a kid were pure 20th century gems.

A few of the biblical expressions used by my parents couldn’t be printed here but some became regular sayings around our house, like ‘slow as Methuselah’ and ‘Jesus wept and Moses crept.’ Now, as a really young kid I couldn’t understand who Methuselah was but understood he was a very slow moving man. Only later did I learn who he was in the biblical sense.

There was the typical ‘mom’ phrase, “you’ll put your eye out”, not to be confused with “you’ll shoot your eye out”. They were two different things.

How about “Don’t make me stop this car!”

I often wondered if he would ever stop the car, but I didn’t chance it. I just straightened up my act, which was another one.

“You’d better straighten up your act!”

The big threat when you were acting up in the car was “I’ll give you a backhander!”

Anytime you were running around carrying a stick, you’d get the first one. Only when you graduated to a pellet or BB gun would you hear the latter phrase.

Although my mom also made up her own phrases and words, she stuck very much with the popular phrases of the day.

To me, backhanders were for hockey so I had trouble putting the two together, but knew if it escalated to the dreaded backhander phrase, I’d better get my act together.

“I’ll give you something to cry about” was another saying I heard often, although I think I only ever got one spanking in my entire childhood.

“Don’t be a glutton” was saved for occasions where we over-ate. “You’ll turn into Fatty Arbuckle,” referring to a comedic actor from long before my time.

If we’d get dressed up for a wedding or something, she’d say I looked like ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’, whoever that was.

If I was acting goofy, I’d get ‘Clem Kadiddlehopper’, which I later found out was a Red Skelton character.

Spankings in those days were called ‘lickings’. “You’re due for a licking,” I think that’s how it went.

The guy down the street whose name you couldn’t remember? He was known as ‘old watchyacallem’. And if he didn’t have any money, that guy was poor as a church mouse.

My parents were great. I miss them every day. I hope I haven’t painted a picture that they were mean or uncaring because they weren’t in any way. I’m sure everyone’s parents had certain sayings that they just never hear anymore.

I’m not sure how poor a church mouse would be, but I have to guess they’d be pretty poor. We didn’t have much in

So many more that I’m sure I’ve missed. Words and expressions that have just fallen out of our lives as the generations pass. It was a time when things were simpler, before computers and internet and Skype and Facebook.

“Back in the day”, I guess you’d say.

1965 Valiant 200 at Sun Parlor Home Car Show

On Thursday, June 11 the Activation Committee at the Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens in Leamington hosted a classic car show so those with limited mobility could share their love of cars. Volunteers portered residents out to enjoy the cars. The public was invited to stop by, view the cars and chat with the residents. The afternoon event also featured door prizes and live entertainment. Everyone was welcome.

Among the 46 vehicles on display was the 1965 Valiant 200 four-door sedan owned by George Clark of Leamington. The original owner was a man from Chatham who drove without a radio until his grandson inherited the car and installed one. He then put the car up for sale about 5 years ago and that’s when George and his wife bought it.

The car is completely original except for replacement of the front seat upholstery on the driver’s side. The odometer shows only 34,740 miles. Along with the car came the original bill of sale, brochure, handbook, and all the bills for servicing over a span of 45 years. The car is now 50 years old. Under the hood is Chrysler’s legendary Slant Six engine, first introduced with the 1960 model year of the first compact Valiant. The ’60 and ’65 both share a wheelbase of 106.5 inches.

George and his wife had a special reason for buying this ’65 Valiant. It is almost identical to the ’65 Valiant they bought new from the Forster Dodge-DeSoto dealership at the corner of Wellington and Nelson in Leamington. Even the light blue finish is the same! The only difference is the transmission. Their first Valiant had a stick shift but the one they have now is automatic.

Around 1972, and with 250,000 miles on it and still running fine, George sold his first Valiant to Bill Galloway of Leamington, who purchased it for his son David to drive to university. David later became an English teacher at North Toronto Collegiate, and that is where he and I met. I was teaching History at that same school. We had never met while growing up in Leamington (he’s several years younger). Now retired, Dave still lives in Toronto. On his next visit to Leamington to visit his family, I hope Dave has time to visit George Clark and go for a ride in the ’65 Valiant that will bring back a carload of memories from the one he drove as a student to university.

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

George Clark with his 1965 Valiant 200 four-door sedan at the Sun Parlor Home Car Show on June 11. The car now has Sport Rally Dodge wheels but George still has the original wheels at home.

By Bryan Jessop

Local classic car enthusiasts and owners who don’t want to venture too far out of town or wait for annual shows are being offered the solution they’re looking for.

Roma Club Cruise Nights are being hosted by the club that the weekly event is named after, each Thursday from approximately 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cruise nights began Thursday, May 28 and will continue until Thursday, Aug. 27. Each weekly event is free of charge to owners/ vehicles and spectators and permits classics, customs and hot rods of all makes, models and years.

The Roma Club Cruise Nights are being organized by Roma Club member and recently-appointed director Gino DelCiancio. An avid automotive enthusiast himself, DelCiancio is also the main organizer of the annual car show presented by the Leamington Classic Cruisers Alumni. This year’s event — Leamington Cruisin’ ’15 — is both taking place at and organized by The Roma Club. The Seacliff Drive East facility has offered its grounds as the show’s location for the past several years, but will be organizing it for the first time this year, taking over from the annual Leamington Tomato Festival. It will take place Sunday, Aug. 16 — see the website www. leamingtoncarshow.com for more details.

DelCiancio also hosted the G-man Charity Car Show at The Roma Club during the fall of last year as a fundraiser for Miss Lizzy’s Tea, an ongoing effort led by his wife to raise funds for the Erie Shores Hospice to be built in Leamington. The new cruise nights include an available 50/50 draw and door prizes each week, the latter drawn through tickets selling at $1 apiece. DelCiancio also awards one winner per week with a trophy from his personal collection. The trophies were collected over the years by winning shows with a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air that he has since sold.

Cruise nights return to Leamington

Prizes are typically drawn and awarded starting at 7:30 p.m. Each week’s trophy — relabeled with a ‘Roma Club Cruise Night’ nameplate — is drawn from a plastic container filled with the names of all participating cruisers.

“It’s too hard to just pick one,” Delciancio explained.

“For me, it’s just something to do for the fun of it. It’s all about the cars.”

- Gino DelCiancio

“They’re all such nice cars.”

The low-key cruise nights coincide with The Roma Club’s weekly pasta night, an all-you-can-eat meal for $10 per person. The event is centered around a single sing-in table/tent and a boom box system providing Oldies music.

“For me, it’s just something to do for the fun of it,” said DelCianco. “It’s all about the cars.”

Proceeds from the 50/50 and door prize draws cover

the costs of purchasing the latter. In the event that any money is left over after covering costs, it goes towards Miss Lizzy’s Tea. Sponsorship thus far is limited to free oil change door prizes donated by Dwayne’s Auto. DelCiancio explained that he decided to limit seeking out local door prize donations for the annual show in August, which typically attracts about 300 entries in a wide variety of categories.

The show’s organizer explained that he has wanted to see a weekly cruise night in Leamington since such attractions ceased at locations including Jose’s Bar and Grill and the local A&W restaurant. Through June, the Roma Club’s weekly event drew an average of about 15 cars, although that number has increased more recently. Most owners are from the LeamingtonWheatley region, although others have made the trip from Ruscom and last week, Chatham. The cruise night has been promoted entirely through Facebook and word of mouth, although it has proven popular with owners and spectators who attend.

A row of cars both modern and classic were featured in a recent edition of the Roma Club Cruise Nights, held each Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The gatherings are being led by Roma Club member and director Gino DelCiancio.

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Council Report for July 6

Tax refunds approved

food species present since their product would starve and die.

Councillor Wilkinson asked who regulates the industry.

The response was there is no regulation because their product is locally present (not imported).

The application also requests that Council remove the Holding Zone restriction on the property, a condition that precludes commercial development until ‘proper servicing’ is in place prior to new development.

On Monday, July 6, Leamington Municipal Council met as a Tax Court of Adjustment to consider refunding taxes on various properties in the municipality.

Taxes are assessed on a property based on the use of the property and the presence of buildings on that property. Once the taxes are set, they are owed. The only way to get relief from these taxes is to prove that there has been a change, and in the case of the refunds granted by the Tax Court, it is almost always the result of destruction due to fire or to demolition.

Such was the case on Monday: of the 21 approvals, 2 were to the municipality itself on tax-exempt properties, one was due to a change in tax class, 2 were for fire, and all of the rest — 16 in all — were the result of the building being demolished.

Councillor Larry Verbeke asked if the ‘fire’ refunds meant that the buildings would be demolished.

The answer was that there is no time limit to demolish or reconstruct, but there is no tax on a building that is unlivable.

The docket was passed as circulated.

Rezoning on Talbot St. E. discussed

Staff have recommended to Leamington Council at the July 6 meeting that they deny the application to amend the zoning on the property between Wigle Street and Jones Avenue on the north side of Talbot Street East. The developer proposed to construct 32 residential units accessed behind a small commercial structure at the front of the property

The solicitor for the applicant, Richard McGrath, wanted Council to consider amendments to the plan that were delivered to staff Monday afternoon.

Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald, who was sitting in the chair Monday night, made it quite clear to Mr. McGrath that she found his expectation unreasonable and liable to bring the proposal to defeat rather than any kind of support.

Council made their agreement clear: a motion was made to defer no later than two weeks. There was a commitment to try and get it back to Council next week. The motion was carried.

Temporary use request for structures for insect breeding

The most common application of the Temporary Use By-law is to permit an activity or use during construction. On Monday evening, July 6, Council received a report from staff recommending that a public meeting be scheduled concerning temporary permission to put three portable classroom structures on a greenhouse operation to breed insects.

The report says: “The applicant... is seeking permission to extend a legal nonconforming use through the installation of three temporary structures for three years to accommodate the production and storage of insects for pest management within the greenhouse industry,

Correspondent prior to the establishment of a permanent building or facility on-site… The proposal was reviewed by the Development Review Committee who identified no concerns and confirmed that Site Plan Control would not be required.”

The report goes on to explain the considerations that need to be made by Council, and purports to assure them that any concerns are unnecessary (with regard to the temporary use).

The solicitor for the applicants referred to the application as a “minor extension” of the existing greenhouse operation and referred to it as a unique circumstance.

Subsequently, Dr. Ghulam Mustafa explained what an improvement over the current situation this would represent: on-demand biological control for local greenhouse pest problems.

Councillor Tim Wilkinson asked what the impact of an accidental release would be — for example, after a natural disaster.

Dr. Mustafa responded that the result would be beneficial if pests were present, and none if there were no

The report goes on to suggest, “it is recommended that the holding provision be removed as part of this application, relieving future developments from having to submit an additional application to remove the holding provision at that time.”

The public meeting for this change was scheduled by Council for August 10th.

Report on one-way streets, study requested

At the July 6 Leamington Council meeting, Municipal Engineer Allan Botham recommended that Council authorize a study of the one-way streets between Oak and Talbot: Chestnut and Fox, and Victoria and Wigle. In addition, a study of Princess between Mill and Setterington (in front of the Princess Centre) is recommended. There has been no review since 1985.

In the report it says: “Administration is proposing that a study of our one-way couplets be completed in 2015. The study will provide direction on: the need for one-way couplets, possible strategic improvements, and the impact of any improvements. Direction from the study could include speed mitigation and traffic calming measures. Specific recommendations of the study could be implemented as early as 2016 pending Council approval.”

In presenting the report, Robert Sharon, Leamington’s Director of Infrastructure Services, explained that the professionals divert some traffic signal study money in the budget to this more urgent matter. The proposal to close one block of Princess would have an impact on all of the one-way north-south streets. He also indicated that the study could be locally accomplished.

With regard to the short stretch of Princess between Mill and Setterington, Mr. Carl Grossi assured Council that he and his investor partners would willingly fund the work needed to beautify the area if Council agrees to close this street.

All members of Council were very receptive to the concept, understanding that the impact of such a move would have to be reviewed (in the context of one-way streets).

Councillor John Jacobs asked administration if the $30,000 mentioned in the report would be enough for everything and was assured that it was.

Councillor Tim Wilkinson wanted to know whether any town land would be purchased by Grossi.

He assured Mr. Wilkinson that only an easement would be needed to allow them to build and maintain the landscaped area, and that ownership would continue to stay with the municipality.

Queen of Peace Gr. 8 graduation

The Grade 8 students “let their Royal sparkle shine through” on Wednesday, June 17 as they received their graduation diplomas from Queen of Peace School with French Immersion. They celebrated the Sacrament of the Eucharist at St. Joseph’s Church, followed by the presentation of subject and special awards and a dinner at the Portuguese Club. AwArds Valedictory Address: Evan Nassif. Honours standing: Jordan Avelar, Noah Costa, Solange

Sunsational EVENTS

Pimiskern, Michelle Saad, Rachel Humphreys, Caitlyn Massad, Kylie Murracas, Abigail Wigle, Evan Nassif, Amanda Ondejko, Anja Ornelas, Matthew Saad.

French Award: Abigail Wigle.

English Literacy Award: Rachel Humphreys.

Physical Education Award: Max Rahie.

Mathematics Award: Matthew Saad. Arts Award: Solange Pimiskern.

Top Female Athlete: Kylie Murracas.

Top Male Athlete: Ricky Lima. Instrumental Music Award: Kiara Cervini.

religion Award: Anja Ornelas.

Muskoka woods Leadership Award: D’Andre Caine.

Geography Award: Noah Costa.

History Award:

Leamington Marina Hosts

Friday Night, Patio Nights...

Live Patio Music 7:30 - 9:30 pm

July 10 - Crystal Gage - Country

July 17 - Chris Gignac - Acoustic/Pop

July 24 - Roger Cortina - 70s & 80s Pop

July 31 - Karen Morand - Folk/Pop

Aug. 7 - Lori Sheppard - Country/Folk

Aug. 21 - Gord Ciliska - 50s-80s

Aug. 28 - Dale Butler - Easy listening

Sept. 4 - David Light - Acoustic/Pop/Jazz/Folk

Rick Atkin Park Hosts

Sunday Summer Serenades 2 - 4 pm

July 12 - The Big Creek Band

July 19 - Ryan St. Denis & Crystal Gage

July 26 - Champagne Bay

Aug. 2 - Dale Butler Band

Aug. 9 - Bob Gabriele

Aug. 16 - Chapter Three Band

Seacliff Park Hosts Beach Concerts 7 - 9 pm

July 11 - Dale Butler Band

July 18 - Paying Cash

July 25 - SkyBlue

Aug. 1 - Echo Steps

Aug. 22 - Lady J’ai Mac

Aug. 29 - Johnny & The Lawmen

Seacliff Park Presents Outdoor Movie Nights - Showtime 9 pm

Wed., July 15 - TMNT

Wed., Aug. 5 - Maleficent

Wed., Aug. 26 - The Avengers Free Admission. Bring a lawn chair.

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LEAMINGTON ONTARIO CANADA

Christian Leadership Award: Caitlyn Massad.

Jordan Avelar. Principal’s Award: Evan Nassif. science Award: Amanda Ondejko. Academic Excellence Award: Fadi Naom. Lucien Kit Lacasse Award: Jonathan Abraham.

Snapshot of a volunteer: The Bank Theatre hosting dance and drumming camp

By Barbara Martens

The Bank Theatre

For the Kids’ Dance and Drumming Camp at The Bank Theatre this July, we are blessed to have enthusiastic teachers who are volunteering their time. I asked them when they first became interested in their fields, and what it means to them in their lives. Janice Founk, who recently retired from teaching at Jack Minor School generously shared some of her thoughts. I’d like to share them with all of you!

“I became interested in drumming as an elementary school teacher teaching music. Drumming initially was an exciting possibility for older students who were not as interested in singing. At the time a friend mentioned an African hand drumming workshop coming up in the Toronto area. I went to that weekend workshop (and later several more) and became immediately hooked... for myself as well as for my students!

“That year I began a drumming program at the school. It eventually became a grade 6 program, rehearsing before school once a week.

“I found that the learning curve for students taking drumming is steep. In a very short time students can feel the satisfaction of being able to play a couple of rhythms well. Quite different compared to the length of time required to learn how to play a clarinet or piano.

“My experience with drums has been primarily with the djembe, doombek, and cajon. These drums are held between your knees and each has a variety of tonal qualities depending on which part of the drum is hit and how it is hit. Using these variations in tone a simple rhythm on the page comes alive. Rhythms can be very technical. Both hands are required, each on different parts of the drum at specified times in a rhythm. Focus is essential. A great exercise for the brain. Think of patting your head and rubbing your stomach at the same time... sort of the same thing.

“In African countries they refer to rhythms as songs. They use these songs to communicate between villages as well as for purposes of celebrations or healing. Everyone has a song and all need to express themselves. A group of drummers drumming in unison creates a powerful energy... almost

a magical feeling... of oneness.

“I’ve heard of large companies who will hire you on the condition that you take part in their employee drumming circle once a week. It is clear to them that drumming facilitates unity of purpose, cooperation, teamwork and respect for each other. So whether in the workplace or among students at school or just between friends, drumming fosters a feeling of something bigger than ourselves.

“And on top of it all... drumming is FUN! Really fun! Especially in a group. You’ll find the rhythms stay with you when you leave and you’ll find yourself drumming on the kitchen table at home!

“Come experience the fun of drumming! You might get hooked!”

Briana Moore and Morgan Malott will be volunteer teachers for hip-hop at the Kids’ Dance and Drumming Camp.

Briana Moore is a Leamington District Secondary School student. Here is what she said:

“I was about 11 when I first got really interested in dance and the whole idea of dancing. I think what triggered it was that my friends were really into our school plays and I tried out one year and got placed as one of the dancers and I just really enjoyed it. What I like best about dance is that I can express myself in ways that I wouldn’t be able to explain. When I dance I feel happy and free.

“I’ve taught dance a few times and it was mostly for

school productions but I love doing it and I love the outcome that it has. I’m willing to volunteer my time because I think it would be a great experience to try something different in the concept of volunteering.

“I think the benefits of doing dance for a young person – or an older one – is that they get to be open to new things that they haven’t done before, or even if they have they are able to build on their experience. I would say that it’s a great opportunity for a learning experience and that it’s too good of an experience to pass up.”

Morgan Malott, also a Leamington District Secondary School student, shared these thoughts:

“I first got interested in dance at the age of four at my first dance class, and ever since then dance has been my passion. The thing I like most about dance is that it doesn’t matter if you’re good or bad at it, all that matters is the feeling you get when you express yourself. I can express myself through dance, and not have to worry about everything that’s happening around me. All that matters while I’m dancing is how I’m feeling in that one moment. And it’s the best feeling in the world.

“I feel great when I teach dance. I feel like I am teaching a new way of expression that not many other people may have thought of. I hope that we can get as many kids as possible. It’s going to be a great experience and I want to share the experience with whoever is willing.”

The community is fortunate to have teenagers and

JACLYNE REIVE

Richard and Antonia Reive are very proud to announce that their daughter, Jaclyne, has been admitted to the Ontario Bar 2015! Jaclyne graduated from Cardinal Carter Catholic High School in 2007. She continued her studies at the University of Western Ontario where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Honors Specialization in Criminology in 2011. Jaclyne completed her studies at the Faculty of Law, University of Windsor, graduating with a Juris Doctor in 2014. She has accepted a position with Fernandes Hearn LLP in Toronto. Congratulations and wishing you continued success!

retired folks who have a passion for what they do, and are willing to freely share that with others.

The Kids Dance and Drumming Camp is taking place at The Bank Theatre the mornings of July 20-24. Sign up your kids (ages 8-13) before it’s too late! For information call 519839-4347.

PELEE ISLAND WINERY

KINGSVILLE LOCATION

TIME: 12 PM - 4 PM

July 12

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August 2

August 23

Music with: Tara Watt’s

Food : Blackjack Gastro Van

Music with: Bob Gabriele & Dan Woods

Food : Rob’s Culinary Motion

Music with:

Joel & Hanna Robinette

Food : Rob’s Culinary Motion

August 30

Sept. 6

Music with: Kyle Stuart

Food : Rob’s Culinary Motion

Music with:

Joel & Hanna Robinette

Food : Rob’s Culinary Motion

Briana Moore (left) and Morgan Malott (right), volunteer teachers for hip-hop, and Janice Founk, centre, volunteer teacher for drumming, are getting set for the Kids’ Dance and Drumming Camp at The Bank Theatre July 20-24.

OBITUARY

Mary Toth

Council Report for July 6

Leamington

Correction

Peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, Mary Toth (nee Jobagy) passed away at the Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Nickolas Toth (1990). Dearest mother of Nickolas Toth (Fiona) of Kincardine and Clara Kautmann (Josef, late 2004) of Leamington. Much loved grandma of Nicholas Toth, Andrew Toth (Callandrea Tibbs), Corrine Kautmann (Donald Morgan) and John Kautmann (Rachel). Great-grandma of Hailey, Andrew Josef (A.J.), Colby, Sebastian and Brooklyn. Survived by her sister Cornella (Corkie) Toth of Michigan and sister-in-law Anne Jobagy of Burlington. Predeceased by her brother Joe, sisters Verona Sinko, Helen Sedlak, Elsie Switzer, Olive Jobagy, and brothers-in-law Frank Sinko, Charles Toth, Joseph Switzer and Steve Sedlak. Mary also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation took place at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, July 3, 2015.

Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk St., Leamington, on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Mary by cheque to the L.D.M.H. Foundation (Hospice). Online donations and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

to work with ERCA re: Source Water Protection Act

Leamington has decided to use the services of the Essex Region Conservation Authority in the role of Risk Management Official/Risk Management Inspector for the Municipality under a three-year contract.

Provincial Legislation demands Leamington have these positions filled, but currently there is no staff qualified to do the work to the standards of the Province. Also, transport of fuel must be studied, and the more fuel storage locations there are, the more transportation must be studied.

A presentation from ERCA estimates that the potential cost over three years is almost $90,000. The cost to Leamington is high, mainly because of the number of bunker fuel oil storage tanks associated with greenhouse operations. It was made clear that one of the tasks that must be done is to identify what tanks actually represent a threat (under the terms of the legislation) and how many mitigation and safety plans must be developed.

Following discussion at the July 6 meeting, Leamington Council voted to hire ERCA.

New church proposed

The trustees of the Old Colony Mennonite congregation have applied for a site plan control agreement to allow the construction of a new church at 735 Mersea Road 8, the former Blytheswood Public School property.

The existing building would be converted to a community

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The Southpoint Sun would like to aplogize for an oversight in last week’s newspaper. The Leamington District Secondary School graduation picture submitted to the paper was last year’s class of 2014. All names and award winners were correct.

centre for the church, and a new building would be constructed to serve as the church.

There was complete agreement among Council at the July 6 meeting, and support was unanimous.

Public meeting for farm rezoning

A public meeting was held July 6 to gather public comment on the merger of a farm fronting on Mersea Road B to a farm abutting it to the north that fronts on Mersea Road 1. The house on Road B is proposed to be severed from the vacant farmland being sold, so it must be rezoned.

The entire arable land in the new farm must be zoned A1.

There were no public objections or comments, and the rezoning application was approved.

Road closures during Discover Leamington

What was known as the annual sidewalk sale has been rebranded as the “Discover Leamington” event on July 24-25.

Leamington Council approved closing the following streets during the event: Talbot from Fox to Victoria, Erie from John to Setterington, and Mill from Fox to just beyond Erie.

Review prompts staff changes

BANK THEATRE NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434

LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

SUMMER CAMPS AT THE BANK THEATRE Kids love the summer holidays and the freedom to do as they please. But that soon becomes old, and parents hear the words “I’m bored” around the second week of the summer. The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place is about to solve that problem.

DRAMA CAMP: July 6th - 17th - Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ages 5 - 13. Family rates are available. This camp is led by the husband and wife team of Joel and Melinda Lewsaw, both trained Dramatic Arts teachers. Last summer, the final performance at the camp was a lovely production of THE WIZARD OF OZ. Coincidentally, the girl who played Dorothy was in Essex County for summer holidays, but she actually lived in Kansas.

For more information: melinda.lewsaw@publicboard.ca

DANCE AND DRAMA CAMP: July 20th to July 24th, mornings only, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This camp is open to boys and girls between the ages of 8- 10 and 11-13; however, if you have a younger or older child who is interested in participating, please do not be afraid to ask. The talented Morgan Malott will be the dance instructor (Hip Hop) and Janice Founk, who started a very successful drumming club at the school where she taught, has graciously agreed to be our drumming instructor. Music students find these camps essential because both dancing and drumming help them enormously with their sense of rhythm.

For more information: Call 519-839-4347.

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Email: banktheatre@gmail.com Website: www.banktheatre.com • Fri Aug 21 & Sat Aug 22 • St. Michael’s Property on Elliott St. Sponsored by St. Micheal’s K of C/CWL Reserve your spot by Mon. August 10 Call Beth or Simone 519-326-2643 during office hours

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

ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE'S DRINKING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance), 171 Erie St. N.

DO YOU ENJOY VOLUNTEERING AND MEETING PEOPLE? South Essex Community Council in Leamington is currently looking for volunteers for Meals on Wheels Delivery. If you are interested in volunteering during the morning for about 1 hour per week or as a back-up volunteer, please call Noreen or Susan at SECC - 519326-8629 ext.381. www.secc.on.ca.

HELP AN ADULT LEARN ENGLISH. South Essex Community Council is currently looking for tutors for adults learning English. One afternoon or evening per week. Training/materials provided. Qualification: Fluency in English. Great for high school seniors too! Call 519-326-8629 ext. 381 or email volunteer@secc.on.ca

PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princes St. (Princess Centre) Suite 408, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and

confidential support - 519-3260612. Business calls: 519-3263821.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 - Family Knitting/Looming Club, 10:3011:30 a.m. at Leamington Library. Family knitting club teaches kids to make baby hats for donation to a baby in the hospital. Parents and grandparents welcome. All skill levels welcome.

SATURDAY, JULY 18 & SUNDAY, JULY 19 - Third annual Just ASK! Fine Art & Craft Show & Sale, Saturday, July 18, 10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. and Sun. July 19 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Pelee Island Winery. Free admission.

SUNDAYS, JULY 19 in conjunction with a car show in the park, September 27, October 25, November 8. Marketplace/Flea Markets at Kingsville Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen St., 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Collecting non-perishable canned goods for the Kingsville food bank. Free admission. Vendor inquiries welcome, 519-733-9191.

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

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS ARE NEEDED to transport people in Essex County and Chatham-Kent for dialysis treatments. Reimbursement of mileage is at .40 cents per km driven. We are in need of volunteer drivers to provide these essential

As a result of the organizational review and shifting responsibilities, the Municipality of Leamington has changed two positions. The Executive Assistant to the CAO and Mayor will be acting as Leamington’s Communications Officer, and the Human Resources Assistant will become the Health and Safety Specialist as the principal job and Human Resources Assistant as the secondary job.

After thorough discussion, the changes and changes in pay were approved by Council at the July 6 meeting.

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appointments. To volunteer call 519-728-1435, long distance 1855-728-1433, or visit us at 499 Notre Dame St., Belle River.

IF YOU HAVE PARKINSON’S and would like to join our group for information, exercise and support, come by Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to the Half Century Club, 160 Talbot St. E. Leamington.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED in the Wheatley area for South Essex Community Council's Friendly Visitors program for seniors and persons with disabilities. Commitment is 1 hour per week. If you are interested in volunteering or know of someone who could benefit from these services, call SECC at 519-326-8629.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS of Windsor-Essex is looking to recruit families and volunteers residing in the Essex-County area who may be eligible to participate in our traditional 1-to-1 Match Mentoring Program. ‘Little Brothers’ and ‘Little Sisters’ are children between the ages of six and eighteen years of age who benefit from having the support, guidance and friendship of an adult mentor. ‘Big Brothers’ and ‘Big Sisters’ are volunteer mentors ages 19 years and older who are committed to volunteering at least a few hours a couple times a month to spend with their matched ‘Little’. If interested please contact the agency by phone at 519-945-6232 ext. 14 or visit our website at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca for all program and volunteer inquiries.

On Page 11 of the Wednesday, June 24 edition of The Southpoint Sun, a story on the Southpoint Lally Ford car show fundraiser for War Amps incorrectly identified two individuals. Theresa Hunter was incorrectly referred to as “Heather” Hunter and Ray Grassi was incorrectly named “Rob” Grassi. The Sun regrets the error.

Local man’s dream takes flight

By Bryan Jessop

A daydream 57 years in the making has become reality for Ron Lapos.

The life-long Leamington resident, thanks in part to membership from the Windsor Flying Club, took to the skies after years of hoping and wishing and months of training and instruction. In April, Lapos piloted one of the club’s three Cessna 172 R planes to and from a group vacation in the Bahamas. The trip — which included several short flights between arrival and departure from within the Caribbean destination — included about 35 hours of flying, not including stops to go through customs, sleep, eat, relax, shop and refuel.

At one point, the nine-aircraft convoy — which included a handful of planes privately owned by WFC members — was behind schedule on reaching its next stop during the return trip to Windsor. Not wanting to cause alarm for those awaiting their arrival, the group took an alternate route through the Tennessee mountains to make up for lost time and stay within the flight plan’s time. Lapos described the viewpoint, with mountain peaks jutting out of the clouds at 11,500 feet, as identical to an image that ran through his mind as a six-year-old boy while reading the poem ‘High Flight’ as it appeared on a friend’s bedroom wall in the late 1950s. The poem was written by American WWII pilot John Gillespie MaGee, who was killed in action shortly after it was written.

Lapos recalls his first flight — which he took along with his brother — out of a small airport situated along Leamington’s Concession 5, within close proximity to the current-day Highline Mushrooms. The plane was piloted by John Vodarek, who ensured that the experience would be a memorable one for his passengers.

“There were people in an aluminum fishing boat who ducked as we flew over,” Lapos recalled. “I was hooked.”

Decades later, while taking control of one of the WFC’s five planes en route to the Bahamas, he described flight in a single-engine craft as enjoyable as it was in his youth.

“Being on a commercial airline is nothing like a flight on a small plane,” said Lapos. “It takes your breath away. That flight (to the Bahamas) was such a learning experience for me. It was great.”

Lapos took a few lessons in Windsor about 20 years ago with the intention of acquiring his pilot’s license, but explained “life sort of got in the way” before he could complete the training process. At the time, he and wife Mary were taking on the responsibility of helping get their two children through university. In 1985, Lapos founded Westmoreland Sales along with Ken Armstrong and eventually started the produce business Special Edition Marketing. He officially retired by selling the latter about three years ago.

“For a long time, I put it out of my mind. I thought I was too old.”

— Ron Lapos

It took Lapos about 11 hours of instructed flight to acquire his license with Graham Wilson serving as instructor. The process included practicing for numerous emergency situations, both mechanical and weather related.

“You train for every situation where something can go wrong… many times,” Lapos said. “I’ve done about 100 forced landings.”

Lessons the second time around began in autumn of 2013, shortly after a routine trip into Windsor brought Ron and Mary on a drive by the WFC, which was first established as a pilot training facility during WWII. Lapos earned his license in April of 2014 — after a slight delay brought on by knee surgery — about a year before the flight to and from the Bahamas. Most others who made the same trip were surprised to discover he made the lengthy trip so soon after becoming licensed, explaining they waited an average of 10 to 12 years before making such a lengthy journey

Years after giving up on his flying dreams, Lapos was surprised to find that arrangements had been made for him to go on a flight in a Fairchild Cornell as a birthday present during the autumn of 2012. The aircraft, described as being intentionally difficult to control in order to put aspiring pilots to the test, was flown by Jazz Air’s Liam Pearson. Eventually, Pearson asked Lapos if he would like to take the controls. Ron was able to get the craft under control after it “went squirrely” for the first few seconds and after returning to the hangar in Hamilton, Pearson suggested that he get his license.

“For a long time, I put it out of my mind. I thought I was too old,” Lapos admitted. “Actually, there are guys in their 70s and 80s who are still flying. They (the WFC) are really good about that — they really care about their members and they’ve got instructors who know that everybody’s different and they work from there. They care about their members, they care about the Air Cadets and they care about the training.”

Lapos has since qualified for night reading and over the top reading and is currently working on acquiring his commercial flying license. He has passed the ground school exam, which he described as a grueling experience and is now awaiting availability of an examiner to take the commercial flight exam. Lapos explained that he might try to attain an instructor’s license after earning a commercial flight license.

Since becoming a pilot, Lapos has logged about 200 hours in the air and has recently become a director with the WFC. During that time, Mary has also taken eight lessons, explaining that she wants to know what to do in the event of an emergency.

“I want to know what to do if he has a heart attack while we’re up there,” she explained.

“She’s got nerves of steel,” Ron added. “The experience has been great for both of us — we’ve made a lot of new friends. It’s been such a refreshing change in life. To anyone who wants to fly, I say ‘give it a try’. Don’t be afraid — it’s worth it.”

“People think it costs a lot more money and takes a lot more time than it actually does,” said WFC director Dave Kidd. It’s actually more attainable than most people realize.”

South Essex Serving South Essex Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex is expanding and will be hosting information sessions:

· Family Recruitment Information

· Build Committee Volunteers Needed

· Community Activities Volunteers Needed · ReStore Volunteers Needed

· The South Essex Office is already open! · The ReStore opens Spring 2016! · Building begins September 2016!

Monday July 20, 2015 (7 pm), and Monday July 27, 2015 (7 pm) Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex 249 Sherk St, Leamington, ON N8H 4X7

For further information, please contact the South Essex Office at 226-345-2488, or Mike Van der Vlist, Executive Director in Windsor at 519-969-3762 ext. 225 Building Homes. Building Hope. www.habitatwindsor.org

Mary and Ron Lapos of Leamington, along with the Cessna 172 R owned by the Windsor Flying Club that they flew on a group trip to the Bahamas in April of this year.

Leamington resident Ron Lapos (right) and flight instructor Graham Wilson at the Windsor Flying Club, along with a Cessna 172 R.

Groundbreaking kicks off build for new St. Michael’s Parish

By Bryan Jessop

The lengthy and dedicated planning process for a new St. Michael’s church on Elliott Street in Leamington has officially reached the point of being shovel ready

Nearly eight years after studies, planning and fundraising efforts for a new St. Mike’s began, the project officially reached the point where it was prepared for construction. The occasion was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the old and future church Monday, July 6. The event was attended by about 150 parishoners, guests and Diocese of London Ronald Fabro. Following speeches by Fr. Pat Fuerth, Fabro, building committee chairperson Henry Iacobelli, prayers and a blessing by Fabro, the groundbreaking

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am

Calvary Church

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

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Heritage Baptist Church

555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley

519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner

Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm

Wheatley Baptist Church 47 Talbot St. E.., Wheatley 519-825-7433 Pastor Richard Smith

Sunday School 9:00 am Worship 10:30 am

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church

589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994

Sunday Worship 11 am

220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644

Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

LUTHERAN

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

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am (Eng)

took place featuring Iacobelli, supporter Mike Schlater, newly-ordained Fr. Danny Santos, fundraising organizer Lorraine Sabga, Fuerth, Fabro and Bruce Horan — the latter who was involved in the facilities studies alongside involved contractors.

The St. Michael’s Parish was built in 1922 to replace a wooden building that was erected in the 1870s. From there, an addition was constructed in 1955. The parish’s administrative offices and meeting rooms were still standing at the time of the July 6 groundbreaking ceremony, although the church itself was demolished during the autumn of 2014. Since then, St. Michael’s parishoners have been making use of a building at the St. Joseph’s location on Sherk Street. Studies indicated that $2 million would have been required to keep the 1922 site on Elliott Street up and running.

“We worked hard and we’ve got a good committee that has put in a lot of work and a lot of hours,” said Iacobelli. “We are here because of them. We have a lot of people that participated in giving, supporting the project both morally and financially. We thank them for that.

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MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

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

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

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

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

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

Sunday Worship 9:45 am

Summer Worship Services 10:00 am

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

1 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am

North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

South Point Community Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-322-1858

Sunday Gatherings 10:30 am

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

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

PENTECOSTAL

FGT Family Church

285 Talbot St. E., Leamington Free bus rides available 519-322-2316

Service Sunday 10 am (jun 26 - sept 8)

Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

English/Spanish 6:30 pm

Templo Christiano De Leamington

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

Sunday Worship Services 3 pm

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

United Pentecostal Church

312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

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

www.knox-leamington.com

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

NO MASSES FROM JULY 14 TFN

St. Joseph’s Church

310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am (English)

9 am (Italian, English) 10:30 am (English)

12 Noon (Portuguese)

3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

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

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street

Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Leamington United Church

9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

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

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352

Sunday Service 10:30 am

Amico Infrastructures Inc. vice president of infrastructure Jamie Di Laudo guides Fr. Pat Fuerth of St. Michael’s Parish as he takes the controls of a Caterpillar excavator at the site of the Elliott Street church Monday, July 6 during a groundbreaking ceremony for a new church to be built at the same location.

Rev. Pat Fuerth of St. Michael’s Parish on Elliott Street in Leamington offers a few words to a crowd of parishoners prior to a groundbreaking ceremony to officially begin construction of a new church. The Monday, July 6 event was attended by special guest Bishop Ronald Fabro from the Diocese of London (to Fuerth’s right), who performed a blessing on the crowd of about 150 guests prior to the ceremony.

Groundbreaking for new St. Michael’s Parish

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A special thanks goes to Mike (Schlater). He’s been there right from the beginning and he’s still in there with us. We couldn’t have done it without him.”

“It’s a day of great rejoicing for this parish and for the community,” Fabro added. “I know how much hard work it took to arrive to this day.”

Fundraisers to cover the costs of construction have included several parish dinners and other initiatives including The Tenors last spring. Donations toward the new building have come from across the community over the past several months, including a contribution of $2,000 from Queen of Peace during Ash Wednesday celebrations.

“There’s been quite a bit of fundraising and there’ll be more to come,” explained Sabga. “It’s been a lot of work, but the response has been very good. We’ve had a lot of support and continue to get support.”

The building committee was formed in 2007 and consists of about 10 members who meet once — sometimes twice, when necessary — per month.

Construction on the new church will begin late this month or in early August and will be completed in September of 2016 barring any weather-related or other unforeseen delays. Tender on the project was put out about two months

ago. Amico Infrastructures Inc. is taking on the job as general contractor with mechanical, electrical and masonry work to be subcontracted. St. Michael’s will be the second church in the London Diocese left in the hands of Amico. In 2010, the company completed the construction of Corpus Christi Church in Windsor.

Removal of breakwater discussed

Leamington administration is concerned that the study done by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) is not accurate in predicting the impact of removing the breakwater on the municipal marina, and so are recommending specialist engineers review the predicted impacts and how to mitigate the impact.

Councillor John Hammond was clear: that breakwall must stay. He backed up his comments with references to historical use of the dock by Heinz boats. Moreover, he emphasized that improvement and repair to the breakwater would cost much less than to remove it. He later recommended that a questionnaire be circulated to the boaters to better understand their perspectives.

The problem is that this is owned by the MTO, Leamington is merely a stakeholder that might be impacted by its removal. The municipality cannot prevent it, but it can check that specialists’ work is correct.

Councillor John Jacobs indicated that the MTO report is seriously flawed and indicated that the study proposed by administration is needed. He rejects the hazard argument and wants the breakwall kept.

It was accepted that good, solid information is needed, and the study was approved.

New Backhoe

At the Monday, July 6 meeting, Municipal Council approved the purchase of a new fourwheel drive backhoe. The cost came in under budget.

The first phase of the project at St. Michael will include a significant amount of groundwork, as the facility is host to a full-size basement. The new church will feature a youth centre and will offer approximately 27,000 square feet of floor space compared to the 17,000 square feet from the old building.

ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF UNION GAS LIMITED

Union Gas Limited has applied for pre-approval of the cost consequences of a long-term natural gas transportation contract with NEXUS Gas Transmission.

Learn more. Have your say.

Union Gas Limited has applied to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for pre-approval of the cost consequences of a 15-year gas transportation contract commencing on November 1, 2017. Union Gas Limited estimates that the total cost over the 15-year term of contract will be $715 million. If its application is approved, Union Gas Limited says that the benefits will include:

• increasing the security of gas supply

• providing greater diversity of supply sources

• supporting the liquidity of the natural gas hub at Dawn, Ontario

• helping to lower natural gas prices and enhance price stability

Union Gas Limited estimates potential gas cost savings of over $700 million over the term of the contract compared to current contracted supplies.

THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING

The OEB will hold a public hearing to consider the application filed by Union Gas. We will question Union Gas on the case. We will also hear arguments from individuals and from groups that represent the customers of Union. At the end of this hearing, the OEB will decide whether or not to pre-approve the costs as requested in the application.

The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost.

BE INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY

You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process.

• You can review the application filed by Union on the OEB’s website now.

• You can file a letter with your comments, which will be considered during the hearing.

• You can become an active participant (called an intervenor). Apply by July 22, 2015 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding.

• At the end of the process, you can review the OEB’s decision and its reasons on our website.

LEARN MORE

Our file number for this case is EB-2015-0166. To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file letters or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case, please select the file number EB-2015-0166 from the list on the OEB website: www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/notice. You can also phone our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727 with any questions.

ORAL VS. WRITTEN HEARINGS

There are two types of OEB hearings – oral and written. The OEB will determine at a later date whether to proceed by way of a written or oral hearing. If you think an oral hearing is needed, you can write to the OEB to explain why by July 22, 2015

PRIVACY

If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. However, your personal telephone number, home address and e-mail address will be removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public.

If you apply to become an intervenor, all information will be public.

This rate hearing will be held under section 36 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, S.O. 1998 c.15 (Schedule B).

The groundbreaking ceremony for a new St. Michael’s Parish on Elliott Street in Leamington featured, from left to right, committee chairperson, Henry Iacobelli, Mike Schlater, recently ordained Fr. Donny Santos, fundraising organizer Lorraine Sabga, Fr. Pat Fuerth, Diocese of London Bishop Ronald Fabro and Bruce Horan. The event drew about 150 parishoners of the church Monday, July 6. (SUN Photo)

Christiana Tagliapietra of Earth and Fire Studio Pottery and Silver

Arts @ the Marina July 4

We are very proud to announce the graduation of our son, Anthony Purr, from the Doctor of Pharmacy Program from the University of Toronto. He has taken a position as Pharmacist at Thompson's Guardian Drug Store in Leamington. Best wishes.

LoveMom&Dad,sisterRenate andgoodfriendAlyssa

Those who have passed from this world die only when we, whom they loved, forget them.

So we'll celebrate your birthday July 8 but spend it missing you.

Yesterday, Today, Forever.

Sharon

CARD OF THANKS

We would like to thank everyone for all your visits, cards, flowers, donations and food.

Thanks to Reid Funeral Home, especially Kevin and Paula, for making it easier for us at this time.

Thanks to Liz Chaplin for her meaningful service.

And thanks to Harold's family for all your support and strength given to us during this sad time.

Jean & Michele Beacom

Dylan,Maya&NaomiCant

IN MEMORIAM MORRIS & BETTY FORD

In loving memory of our parents, Dad (June 19, 2012) and Mom (July 13, 2014)

You held our hands when we were small

You caught us when we fell

You are the heroes of our childhood

And our adult years as well. And every time we think of you

Our hearts still fill with pride

Although we’ll always miss you

We know you’re by our side.

In laughter and in sorrow

In sunshine and through rain

We know you’re watching over us

Until we meet again.

Penny, Kathy, Laurie & Families

ABOVE:

Jewelry shows a selection from her inventory to two visitors during the annual Arts at the Marina

Saturday, July 4 at the Leamington Municipal Marina. The Kingsville-based business is operated by Christiana and Joe Tagliapietra. The two-day event was presented by the Leamington Arts Centre and South Essex Arts Association and included more than 50 vendors as well as live music and kids’ activities presented by Katherine Burton and Art Works. Displays included paintings, carvings, photography, arts, crafts, jewelry and accessories, pottery, glass, ceramics and food booths. The show ran from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, with proceeds of freezie and ice cream sandwich sales benefiting the LAC and SEAA.

LEFT: A couple customers select some items to purchase from 11-year-old creator Sarah Kondovski of Polymer Clay Charms during the annual Arts at the Marina Saturday, July 4 at the Leamington Municipal Marina. (SUN Photos)

Dan Greenwood of Erie Treasures Chainsaw Carving puts the finishing touches on a decoration made of cutlery during the annual Arts at the Marina event, held Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5 at the Leamington Municipal Marina. Greenwood and Heather Mallaby own and operate the Wheatley-based business.

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Dorit Girash (right) explains some of her works to visitors during the annual Arts at the Marina festival Saturday, July 4.

Are greenhouse grapes in this area’s future?

CARMEN DANNER

Let’s Wine Together

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.

This month’s question comes from Rob in LaSalle: With two years in a row now of rather damaging winter weather, isn’t it time to consider growing grapes in greenhouses? After all, we seem to grow everything else in greenhouses nowadays.

Rob, this is a great question… and I’m honestly not sure why nobody has thought of it here yet. People have been successfully growing grapes in greenhouses as far away as England and Ireland for as much as 25 years, and more close-by in Ohio for almost 20 years. And these aren’t some unknown grapes they’re using; these are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, some of the best-known grapes in the wine world.

Not only are the vines safe from the potential perils of Mother Nature’s onslaught, but they may also provide a full two harvests every year; a second budding could start about a month before the first-growth grapes are harvested.

The Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute at Brock University in St. Catharines has been working with Niagara-region vineyards and greenhouses on a 5-year project (now in its last year). They are studying the use of greenhouses to help grapes to ripen off the vine in climates such as ours where the grape-growing season may be shorter than necessary for some grape varieties to reach full ripeness on the vine.

The technique is called “appassimento” and has been used for hundreds of years in northern Italy, which also happens to be at roughly the same latitude as us and therefore also qualifies as a cool-climate wine region. The approach is to harvest the grapes and lay them flat in warm, climate-controlled spaces (the Italians usually use old wooden barns) and allow them to continue to ripen safely for three or four weeks, depending on the variety. They can be stacked, provided that there is enough space between the crates or trays for sufficient air flow so as to keep mould and rot at a minimum.

I’m sure there are still other ways in which the wine and greenhouse industries can work together; I’m looking forward to hearing the results of Brock University’s study. I humbly encourage the wineries and greenhouses in Essex County to begin their own study to see what results and benefits might be achieved in our own back yard.

Drainage

appointments approved by Council

The annual appointments of drainage commissioners and pumpers for the various drainage schemes in Leamington were considered and approved by Leamington Council on Monday evening, July 6.

The cost for Leamington’s 11 pump houses to be monitored and run throughout the southeast part of Leamington’s drainage schemes is $6,000.

The report was passed without comment from Municipal Council.

Stay Tuned at Two Creeks

Two Creeks Conservation Area is a favourite venue for many professional music groups, and that is why so many want to return. Stay Tuned, the hard drivin’ bluegrass band, with tight harmonies, which so delighted everyone last year, returns to Two Creeks on Sunday, July 12.

Richard Wigfield (M.C.) prefers to describe Stay Tuned as “fine and dulcet bluegrass”. Rod Strickland calls Norm Rivard “the hottest banjo player” around, Norm Quesnel “fantastic” on guitar, Ryan St. Denis “the best fiddle player” in the region, and singing harmony and playing mandolin is the “dulcet” Clairmont Ward, with Richard Wigfield singing lead.

Stay Tuned comes to Two Creeks after playing to almost 1,000 people at the Threshing Festival last weekend. They are great talents and great entertainers.

The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. at Two Creeks Conservation Area, just north of Wheatley on Kent Rd. 1. Summer is finally here, so bring your chairs – or use one of the benches – make yourself at home, snack at the 1st Wheatley Scouts concession, and enjoy a great evening.

CARE

Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com

Mennonite Home hosts Canada Day barbecue

Over 800 people attended the annual Leamington Mennonite Home Canada Day Barbecue. The barbecue, sponsored by the home together with the Ladies Auxiliary, featured the majestic Brass Quintet, door prizes and a tasty meal of burgers, potato salad,

watermelon and cookies.

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Leamington Mennonite Home residents enjoy the Canada Day Barbecue.

Cooking up a storm at the Mennonite Home Canada Day Barbecue were (left to right) Ron Myers, Irene Collard, Maureen Myers, Jim Wiebe, and Ernie Neufeld. (Submitted photos)

Local swimmers

Local swimmers Maddy Lavoie and Hayden Mitchell recently returned from Alkmaar, Netherlands, where they represented Team Windsor Canada at the 2015 International Children’s Games.

For Lavoie, this was her second competition at the international level. She was part of the Team Canada swim team in Australia this past December.

“My goal was to make ‘A’ finals and place top 10 in all my events,” she stated.

Lavoie met her goals and was excited with the results. She placed 5/45 in the 50m breaststroke, 6/42 in the 100m breaststroke, 7/34 in the 200m breaststroke and 6/48 in the 200m individual medley.

Also selected to the team was Hayden Mitchell of Leamington. This was Hayden’s fist time competing at the international level. Hayden swam the 200m free placing 17/35, 400m free 18/33, 100m butterfly 23/33, and the 200m butterfly 17/22. He swam all personal bests and has improved on his times further, including swimming his 15-year-old qualifying time for next year in the 100 metre butterfly.

The highlight for Maddy was the girls 4x100 freestyle relay where the relay team won silver medals.

“We were pumped up pretty good! It was a total team effort. Winning the silver medal and standing on the podium with my teammates, well, I will never forget that.”

Both swimmers will resume training. Hayden competed at the Ontario Provincial Swim Championships in Nepean this past weekend. Maddy will also be heading to the Provincial Swim Championships as well as the Jr. National Swim Championships in Quebec City in August.

Timbits U5 soccer wraps up

Timbits #2 had a great final game on wrap-up night. Kayde Grossi scored a number of goals and everyone contributed to the play. Triniti Baker and Kylie Bennett had several touches on the ball. Mya Youssef chased after the ball on several occasions. She brought her infectious smile to the field, just as she has all season. Special mention to Landyn Fazekas, Griffin Bayley, Lincoln Kniaziew and Connor Mackell for their hustle and solid effort.

For Timbits #9, Adam Halabi had 2 goals while Haylee Kautmann and Isabella Vidal each chipped in with one. Braden Rodriguez and Joseph Saad both stepped it up with some nice rushes. Adrian, Jeffrey, Andrew, Crawford and Maranda all had good games too. Great finish to the season!

Team Windsor competed at the 2015 International Children’s Games held in Alkmarr, Netherlands. The eight-member team consisted of, from left to right, MacKenzie Burnett, Maddy Lavoie (of Wheatley), Maddie McDonald, Kendra Polewski, Jack Kawa, Eric Yu, Samuel Zhang and Hayden Mitchell (of Leamington).

Close competition at women’s ball hockey

The Monday, June 15 game was a close one with The Wheatley Journal edging out Car Barn in a close 2-1 game. Kelsey (a spare) scored Car Barn’s goal, assisted by Kristi Kennedy. Marianne Vergeer netted both Journal goals, with one assist to Brenda Vink. In net was Lisa “Derb” Brouwer for Car Barn and Sheila McBrayne for The Journal.

The second game of the night saw Johnston Net & Twine defeat Anthony-Keats 5-1. Amy Brown had the hattrick for Johnston’s (all unassisted). Single goals went to Tammy Brown and Nelly (spare), assisted by Wendy Degroote and Denise Howe.

On June 22 it was Anthony-Keats and The Journal starting the night’s action. Scoring for the Journal was Jill Walker with 2 and singles to Marianne Vergeer

ToP 5 PoinT PLayers

1. Marianne Vergeer – 9 pts (Journal)

2. Amy Brown – 5 pts (Johnston’s)

3. Denise Howe – 5 pts (Johnston’s)

4. Angele Stammler – 5 pts (Car Barn)

5. Brenda Vink – 4 pts (Journal)

and Katie Clubb. Final score 4-0.

The second game of the night was a close one! Johnston Net & Twine and The Car Barn played to a 1-1 tie. Tammy Brown netted Johnston’s goal, assisted by Denise Howe, and Margot Gillespie scored the single marker for Car Barn, assisted by Jenn Cardoso.

On Monday, June 29 both games were very close and excellent matchups. In the first game Car Barn tied

Anthony-Keats 2-2. Scoring for Car Barn were Jenn Cardoso, assisted by Angele Stammler. Angele netted the tying goal, unassisted. Kayla Lindsay scored both goals for Anthony-Keats, with an assist to Brooke Kaiser. Scorekeeper Abby Resendes commented on the smart plays, fast pace and determination of both teams.

In the second game of the night The Journal narrowly defeated Johnston Net & Twine 1-0. Noelle Resendes scored the game’s only goal in the first half, assisted by Lindsay Walker. This fastpaced game kept both goalies on their toes and players were constantly moving. After six weeks of play, the four teams have played each other twice. At the top are the league stats as of Monday, June 29.

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

View the Summer Activity Guide online – www.leamington.ca/recreation for detailed information on programs and classes at the Sherk Complex, Leamington.

Summer Day Camp is the happening place to be for kids aged 4 – 7 & 8 – 12. Lots of sports, games & activities and a different theme each week. Travelling the World, Party Week, Art Attack, Going Green, You’re the Chef! Register in advance and save! Kids can attend all week/every week or book by the day. It will be their best summer ever! No packing lunches as you can choose to purchase a healthy lunch! Camp Counselors are trained in HIGH FIVE principals of healthy child development.

Red Cross Swim Lessons - every day for a two-week period. Enroll repeatedly every two weeks for summer swim lessons.

NEW this summer: Aquatic Leadership Courses offered in a “week-long” camp style - toward becoming a lifeguard and/or swim instructor. Check out the Activity Guide and register early!

• Bronze Cross: August 10 – 14, 2015

• Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor Course: July 20 – 24, 2015

Check out the summer pool schedule! Starting July 6th, there’s an open swim each weekday afternoon from 3 – 5 pm and on Sat. & Sun. from 1 – 3 p.m. Bring the family for a splashing good time! Stay cool and refreshed all summer long!

FREE Tim Horton’s Swim – Wed. July 8th from 3 – 5 pm. Within Arm’s Reach Policy applies.

FREE Family Movie Night – Wed. July 15th at Seacliff Park – the big screen will feature “TMNT”. Bring lawn chairs, purchase wood-fired pizza, show time 9:00 p.m.

Birthday Parties at the Complex. Choose from swimming, skating, gym time, or Kindernastics followed by a pizza party for the whole gang! The kids love all the fun of a Complex Activity Party!

LIKE and SHARE our Facebook Page at Municipality of Leamington. Join us to Work-Out! at the Sherk Complex!

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Big mug o’ draft

Another year, another NHL draft.

Once again, there has been little in the way of big surprises through the seven rounds of picks, although the Bruins certainly kept themselves busy over that particular weekend. A short time later — on Canada Day, appropriately enough — free agencies opened up for another whirlwind of trade and signings. It all makes perfect sense (at least to me), as there’s no better time to plan for the future than when there’s not much going on presently.

Surprising nobody, the laughing-stock Edmonton Oilers have selected junior hockey sensation Connor McDavid as the Number 1 overall pick. I won’t rant too much about the Oilers’ penchant for ruining potential NHL legends (again), but I do feel bad for McDavid. Look for Edmonton to give him way too much responsibility, juggling him between the first and second lines while the likes of NugentHopkins, Yakupov and Hall mutter “welcome to Hell, kid,” under their collective breath. Actually, I shouldn’t be too hard on Edmonton. They’ve done some behindthe-scenes spring cleaning as of late, so they just might raise expectations beyond the traditional race for 29th. Nabbing Cam Talbot to stand between the pipes might help their cause too.

Also as expected, Jack Eichel was taken second overall by Buffalo. The Sabres were a target of conspiracy theory-type controversy as of late, accused by many of ‘tanking’ the last couple of months of the regular season in order to secure a better draft pick. They did away with some of their better players, which only added fuel to

that fire. They finished dead last, but got burned by the lottery and had to “settle” for second pick — not that landing Jack Eichel is any reason to be disappointed.

Going that early in the draft is pretty impressive for a kid who didn’t play in the CHL or any of the elite European leagues. Personally, I tip my hat to players who take the college/university route for competitive hockey that could potentially garner interest from professional-league scouts. If you don’t land that lucrative NHL contract… hey, you’ve still got that crucial postsecondary school education that millions of others would be thrilled to have.

When taking a close look at the draft by nationality, you’ll notice that just shy of 38 per cent of the 200-plus hopefuls picked through seven rounds are Canadian. Those 80 kids outnumber all of Europe, which represented 76. The U.S. came in at a respectable 25-and-a-half per cent (54) players, second nationally only to The Great White North. To all the critics who insist Canadian/North American hockey is inferior to Europe’s approach to the game, I laugh in your general direction. Eighty is a pretty good number for a country where minor hockey numbers have been declining as of late.

I’ve always felt at least a bit sympathetic for middleof-the-ranks players who attend the draft — a sentiment coupled by jealousy over the fact that they could skate circles around me backwards when I was at the “peak” of my game so many years ago. I couldn’t even imagine what it’s like to sit there, patiently waiting and praying to hear your name called over the PA system

while watching ecstatic player after player make his way onto that stage to throw an NHL team jersey over his head. I imagine it would be agonizing. This year’s draft was hosted by the Florida Panthers, no doubt a location Bettman pushed for in an effort to increase the deep south’s interest in the sport (this past seasons’ attendance numbers were dismal for the Panthers, even by their own standards). It’s the second time since 2001 that Sunrise has been the event’s destination. Ottawa is the only other city to serve as the draft’s landing site in that same period of time. Guess what, Gary? The greater Miami area still doesn’t care. It never will. Oh, but the draft weekend wasn’t just about picking potential rookies. The Bruins sent loathsome winger Milan “King of the Cowardly Cheap Shot” Lucic to the Kings in exchange for a backup goalie, a blueliner and the 13th overall pick. They also shipped Doug Hamilton to Calgary for a couple more picks this year. Such a strategy is usually indicative of a team making plans for the long-term future rather than one that’s eyeballing the Cup for next season. To compensate for the reduction of time they’ll play shorthanded in 201516, the B’s gave away their third-round pick for 2017 in exchange for the Flyers’ Zac Rinaldo, a forward who’s collected 24 points and 572 penalty minutes in 223 career games. Nope, I don’t get it.

The Habs, as they tend to do, are more or less sticking with the status quo, which is unfortunate for a team that can’t score goals — their first round pick was a defenseman. They’ve only nabbed one player through free agency, Mark Barberio of the Bolts — yup, another defenseman. Expect to see a lot of back-up goalkeepers getting the nod for ’15-’16 games against Montreal.

The Leafs have sent Phil Kessel to Pittsburgh (he’s probably still crying tears of unbridled joy as I write these words) along with a couple others and 2016’s second round selection in exchange for a trio of upand-comers and the Pens’ first and third round choices in next year’s draft. With a stronger supporting cast in Steeltown, I’m guessing Kessel’s going to fare better in the future than he did last year in Toronto, but time will tell.

LDSS presents athletic awards

The Leamington District Secondary School Athletics Banquet was held at the Portuguese Club where major awards and team awards were presented to the athletes for the 2014-2015 school year.

LDSS Major Awards

Jr. Girls Outstanding Athlete: Dany Meng. Jr. Boys Outstanding Athlete: Brett Enns.

Sr. Girls Outstanding Athlete: Chelsea Kwiatkowski.

Sr. Boys Outstanding Athlete: Noah Santos. Vice Principal’s Award: Matt Warkentin. Principal’s Award: Chelsey Malott.

Mary Elizabeth Awrey Memorial Award: Monitha Leng. Dick Bowden Unsung Hero Award: Marla Stanton. Coaches Award: Mrs. Bobbie Hansen.

LDSS Team Awards

Tennis: MVP (Most Valuable Player) - Andrew Klein. Golf: MVPs - Kyle Humphreys, Elle Dresser. Sr. Girls Basketball: MVP - Marla Stanton; Leadership - Danielle Slingerland; Most Improved - Chelsey Malott. Jr. Boys Basketball: MVP - Brett Enns; Most Improved - Zack Wiebe.

Sr. Boys Basketball: MVP - Mojtaba Mehry.

Jr. Girls Volleyball: MVP - Madisyn Clark; Rookie of the Year - Mahlia Rosati; Unsung Hero - Tatum Davison.

Sr. Girls Volleyball: MVPs - Chelsey Kwiatkowski, Chelsey Malott, Most Versatile - Baylee Baracco.

Jr. Boys Volleyball: MVPs - Jorden Fehr, Allan Botham; Leadership - Anthony Fehr.

Sr. Boys Volleyball: MVPs - Robert Botham, Ryan Tilson;

Improved - Calvin

Cross Country: MVPs- Brayden Klemens, Shannon Fehr.

Boys Football: MVP - Kenny Levesque, Offensive Lineman of the Year - Mojtaba Mehry; Rookie of the YearBryce Gabriele.

Girls Hockey: MVP - Kim Goyeau; Rookie of the Year - Natalie Edmondson; Most Improved - Alyson Skidmore. Figure Skating: MVP - Chelsey Malott.

Boys Hockey: MVP - Noah Santos; Rookie of the Year - Matt Ciliska; LeadershipJesse Fast.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. June 29: North/South - 1st Al Morrison and Sue Duransky, 2nd Roy Trowell and Ron Martin, 3rd Dorothy McGregor and Marie Ellwood. East/West - 1st Jack Warmenhoven and Eileen Edwards, 2nd Ross Mackintosh and Frank Duransky, 3rd Jim Perkes and Roger Cote. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Harrow Bridge Club, Thurs. July 2: North/South - 1st Teri Ford and Pat DeNapoli, 2nd Marie Ellwood and Vi Major, 3rd Joyce and Sandy Gammie. East/West - 1st John McGregor and Dorothy McGregor, 2nd Joyce Stewart and Buddy Ellwood, 3rd Mary Strachen and Patricia Sanford. Bridge is every Thursday at Harrowood, 7 p.m. Info: 519-738-4939.

Swim Team: Most Valuable Swimmer (Male) - Carson Labute; Most Valuable Swimmer (Female) Maddy Lavoie; Most Dedicated -

Chris Koop.

Jr. Badminton: Female Players of the Year - Jordyn Clark, Madisyn Clark; Male Player of the Year - Jacob Driedger.

Sr. Badminton: Female Player of the Year - Dany Meng, Monitha Leng; Male Player of the Year - Frank Driedger. Girls Slo-Pitch: MVP - Chelsea Kwiatkowski; Most Dedicated - Rebecca Bueckert; Most Improved/Coachable - Bailey Brown.

Boys Baseball: MVP - Matt Warkentin, Most ImprovedBrett Enns, Most Sportsmanlike - Dan Warkentin.

Girls Soccer: MVP - Gillian Ward, Rookie of the YearOlivia Symons, Most Improved - Stephanie Scratch.

Boys Soccer: MVP - Noah Santos; Most Heart - Liam LaBute, Kuhtoo Eh; Most Improved - Mojtaba Mehry. Track & Field: MVPs Kiera Jackson, Noah Friesen; Most Dedicated – Chanelle Pinard.

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Winners of the major athletic awards at LDSS, from left to right: Brett Enns, Noah Santos, Marla Stanton, Mrs. Hansen, Chelsea Kwiatkowski, Chelsey Malott, Monitha Leng. Absent from photo: Matt Warkentin, Dany Meng. (Submitted photo)

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Southpoint Men’s Softball League Standings

Teams Wins Losses Dawgz 13 1

Buds 11 3

Grinders 10 4

Car Barn 4 10

James Taylor Fishery 2 12 Dirty Farmers 2 12

June was an emotional month for the Southpoint Men’s Softball League seeing two longstanding members pass away. The league’s condolences go out to the families of Mike Iles and Ryan Schauer. Coincidentally, the Car Barn and the Dawgz squared off this past week and the games were followed with a celebration for their lost comrades. Bravo gentlemen!

July 9 Match-Ups: Grinders vs Buds D7; Dawgz vs JTF D3; Car Barn vs Dirty Farmers D1.

Massad fans 14 against A’burg

Aidan Massad put on a pitching clinic as he struck out 14 on Sunday when the Leamington Minor Midget Lakers battled to a 1-1 tie with the Amherstburg Major Cardinals.

Earlier in the week the Lakers upset a tough Tecumseh Major Ranger team, scoring 3 runs in the top of the seventh on their way to a 7-4 victory in Sun Parlour league Midget action.

Massad, who struck out the other side three times, also knocked in the lone Leamington run when he singled in the fourth inning to score Kameron Wall.

“It was a real pitching duel,” said coach Chris Lamotte. “Both Aidan and the Cardinal southpaw (Rick Bechard) were great, only gave up four hits each.”

Dawson Iles and Anthony Fehr had strong games defensively.

Against Tecumseh on Thursday, Lucas Lamotte and Brett Enns combined to hold Tecumseh to only six hits. Wall led the Leamington offense with 3 hits and scoring twice. Ryan Wall and Fehr had 2 hits each, while Enns, Massad, Lamotte, Brandon Teichroeb and Kyle Wall had single tallies to round out the Lakers 12-hit attack

Sage Farias of the Leamington Lightning (left) and Evan Derikx of the Wheatley Wildcats race for control of the ball during the first half of a Sun County Soccer League 11 game in Wheatley Friday, July 3. The Wildcats scored for a 1-1 tie early in the game, but trailed 4-1 at the halftime break. The final score was not available by press deadline.

“It was a very good week,” pointed out coach Terry Misener. “We came away with a win and a tie against a pair of very talented Major teams.”

The next home game for the Leamington Minor Midget Lakers is Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m. when the locals host the Belle River Major Braves. The game is on Diamond 7 at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex.

E.S. Thursday men’s golf results

Team Jack Nicklaus continues to mow down the opposition in the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores Golf Club. As a repeat of the previous week’s performance the Nicklaus squad, led by captain Ward Hutchins, again picked up another 168 points on July 2 to strengthen their first-place position in the league. In individual play, Ryan Peltier and Van Tan tied for low gross rounds, both shooting 2 under par scores of 33 on the front nine. There was a three-way tie for low net, with Jack Martin, Richard Reive and Charles Leblanc all finishing with 6 under par net rounds of 29.

Closest to the pin honours on hole #3 went to Mario Sonego, while Brian Humphreys won the longest driver competition again, booming it out past all others on hole #6. Ralph Warkentin made the longest putt on hole #9.

In the skins competition, it was a quiet night with only a total of 5 recorded in the 3 different skin flights. While none were made in the gross flight of +2 to 3, Bob Dick had a 3 on hole #1 and Mario Sonego had a 2 on hole #3 in the gross flight of 4 to 6. Other top 10 players include Wayne Gillett at $25, Bob Dick at $24.50 and Ryan Peltier at $23.33.

In the largest group of players in the net flight of 7 to 30, there were three winners in all with Carl Grossi picking up a net 2 on hole #4, Vic Tiessen a net 1 on hole #7 and Jim Dueckman a net 2 on hole #8.

In the overall skin standings, Henry Penner still leads the way with $66.66, followed by Richard Lowes with $46.67, and Wray Pollock and Ken Cobby tied for third with $35. Ward Hutchins is in fourth spot with $29.17 with Ted Dube close behind at $28.00. Vic Tiessen alone in sixth place at $26.66.

To follow the league’s results and find out more about upcoming matches and fun nights go to www. erieshoresgolf.com and click on the “Canadian Tire Men’s League Official Page” site.

Cole Vaillancourt of the Wheatley Wildcats fires a sharp-angle shot at the Leamington net during a Sun County Soccer League U11 game in Wheatley Friday, July 3.

TT senior golf scramble rescheduled

By Bob McLean

Despite the fact that the weather conditions on Tuesday, June 30 were very good, the scramble and barbecue had to be postponed again. Because of the excessive rainfall and recent storms, the senior golfers had to keep on the cart paths. This very understandable decision prevented some of the golfers from participating. Actually, the fairways and rough were quite soggy and this made the play extra challenging. Thank you to Derek and his staff for keeping the course in top condition despite the poor weather this year.

The closest to the pin winner on #9 was Bill Ward. Bill seems to play his best on this hole as he is a repeat winner. Gord Chadwick converted what appeared to be a 20-foot putt on #2 to win the long putt.

The low score winner in the 50-69y division was Rick Thompson who fired a masterful 40. Both Ross Clark and Bob Mclean earned terrific 42s. Jim Omstead, Brian Wilkinson and Gary Hillier scored excellent 43s. Dutchy and Mike Getty had very superb 44s. Ray La Pierre merited a gratifying 45. Four players who shot very commendable 46s were Paul Harrison, Ken Elliott, Larry Hughes and John Liddell. Richard Humber and Terry Scratch achieved gratifying 47s. Satisfying 48s went to Gary Benninger and Pat Hill. Doug Langlois came in with a fine 49.

In the 70-79y division, Joe Vertel has continued to play exceptionally well. Joe’s masterful 39 led all golfers. Vic Reynaert scored a brilliant 41 to place second. Tom Sasso and Mike Wright were next with their superb 44s. Bob Patchett played very well to earn the sole 45. Both Robert Shaw and Paul Brown merited commendable 47s. Three players who tied with gratifying 48s were Eugene Abbruzzese, Ron McCracken and Vic Marcovecchio. Bill Ward earned a fine 49. Four golfers who received nifty 50 were Carl Robinson, Andy Orsini, Terry Bee and Al Zanuttini. Both Pete Daudlin and Ron Steingart achieved satisfying scores of 51 and 53 respectively. Ron Nicholls was also welcomed to the league.

In the 80-85y division, Tom Hyatt continued his outstanding play by scoring an impressive 42. Ed Woelk placed second with his excellent 46. Ed let me know that he was 80 last July. Sorry I didn’t age you sooner, ageless Eddie! Dave La Bonte played very well as he scored a superb 49. Bob Freure merited the sole nifty 50! Dave Krueger, who shot another commendable score, earned a 51. Others who also had satisfying results were Fred Takaki, Bill Edwards, Gerry Becigneul and Hadley Pinch.

Bill Hutchinson, one of the league’s super seniors (90y+), tested his skills. Bill always plays well and is an inspirational participant in the league.

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Maple City

Monday, June 6 was an absolutely perfect day for golf, and 43 senior members and 12 guests from the Chatham Maple City Golf Course enjoyed the day.

Bob Park and Fred Klassen were the 50/50 winners. Gary McRae beat out Ron Tiessen for closest to pin on #3, while Willy Patkau edged out Jim Smyth for closest on #16. Tim Dobson’s putt was longer than Jim Smyth’s on #9, while Rick Metz out putted Fred Klassen on #18. First place team at 254 was Bill Conn, Jim Simpson, Larry Lucier and Tom Bondy. Second place at 280 was the team of Alden Warner, Dave Overholt, Matt Dick and Francis Garant. Third place winners at 283 were Ross Clark, Ron Tiessen, Don Chalcraft, and Richard Humber. Fourth place at 284 went to the team of Herb Grundner, Willy Krahn, Jim Beasby and Bob Sutherland.

In the Chatham shootout the 1st place team at -10 was Gary Alderson, Ron Tremblay, Wray Pollock and Bob Guttridge. Second place at -5 went to the team of Gary Burke, Kim Smyth, Henry Hildebrandt and Neil Reimer. Third place at -1 was had by Bob Faulkner, John Smyth, Brett Madden and Bob Park.

Three golfers tied for low round of the day at 77. They were John Smyth 37-40, Ian MacLean 37-40, and Neil Reimer 38-39. Five other golfers managed to break the 80 barrier – Fred Klassen, Henry Hildebrandt, Kim Smyth, Wray Pollock and Matt Dick – all shooting rounds of 78.

The great weather also brought out several birdies, but those with more than one included Ken Luxford #3 and #13, Ian MacLean #4 and #6, John Smyth #3 and #4, Wray Pollock #8, #11 and #12, Ron Koop #11 and #16, and Matt Dick #2 and #10.

Next week is guest day, so every senior member can bring out their neighbour or friends if they so wish for a round of golf. Call the pro shop with the number of guests you have or sign up at the men’s locker room.

See you next week.

Progs Team B surfaces as top team

Well, surprise, surprise! After the previous Saturday’s unwelcome deluge of rain, Mike Toth and his tireless workers were able to open the course for 53 avid proggers. Mike was able to drain a lot of the water. The sand traps were, in some cases, full to the top. Fish were able to escape the big pond and were found on the fairway and in bunkers. All in a day’s work, right Mike?

In the luck of the draw format, Team B surfaced as the top team. Winners include Greg Gare (+1), Dick Segedin (0), Wayne Quinn (+5), Vic Penner (0), Matt Dick (-4), Harry Badz (+1), Bill Slater (+11), Ken Cobby (-6), Gary McRae (+3), Bill Kelly (+5), Brian Plumb (+3), Ron Tremblay (+4), Dave Wilkinson (+6) and Tom Miehl (-1). Each pocketed $10.

The best players of the day were Bill Slater with a +11 and Ken Segedin with a +10, followed by Ernie Schmidtgall with a +9. The winnings were $20, $15 and $10 respectively.

Seven skins, worth $12 each, were awarded to Ernie Schmidtgall, Bill Slater, Ken Segedin, Richard Reive, Carl Grossi, Brett Madden and Ken Luxford.

In an uncommon occurrence, both Ward Hutchins and Bill Slater eagled #6, the long par 5. Since Bill received an extra stroke, he beat out Ward for the skin. In typical golfer’s sportsmanship, Ward offered the universal gesture of “thanks”.

One of the proggers most elite golfers, Ken Steingart, carded an impressive 78. The first 9 was a marvelous 33 followed by a humble 45. On the par 3 #16, Ken shanked his drive, rolling a meagre 20 yards. Ken has been doing this regularly and has garnered himself the nickname of “Shankenstein.” It’s amazing what a little lack of confidence will do to one’s swing.

The league’s snake is still in the hands of Richard Leslie who did not play. There should be a new snake holder next week. Maybe Bob Park would like to play with Richard?

Fishing derby reels in local youths

By Bryan Jessop

Despite an early arrival, several budding fishing enthusiasts again proved themselves ‘hooked’ on the annual Southwest Outdoors Club Kids Fishing Derby.

This year’s attraction drew close to the average of 200 youngsters from across the Wheatley-Leamington area and beyond, including those making the trip from communities across Essex County and Chatham-Kent. The derby took place on the first Saturday of July — July 4 — instead of the customary second weekend of the month. The scheduling alteration was necessary because of dredging and other work slotted to take place at the Wheatley Harbour beginning Monday, July 6.

“The whole idea is just to get kids out and get them fishing. If they catch something, that’s a bonus,” said Southwest Outdoors Club president Dan Reive. “We want to introduce them to the outdoors at a young age. Hopefully, it’ll be something they stick to as a pastime as they get older.”

This year, the measurement and recording of catches — conducted by representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources — was done with assistance from the Ontario

Stewardship Youth Program. Rangers with the program helping out with the MNR’s duties included Parker Garrod, Cole McGregor, Tori Brown and Taylor Dziver. After measurements were recorded, kids who reeled in each fish could choose whether to keep or release their catches — unless those catches were round gobies. These exceptions are invasive species to Lake Erie waters, which the MNR advises must not be returned to the water alive or transported from one body of water to another. Those suspecting they’ve caught a round boy or other invasive species can contact the Ministry at 1-800-563-7711.

Once again, a trophy was awarded for the lengthiest catch in each of three age categories — six and under, seven to 11 and 12 to 17. As per usual, all three trophies were earned by reeling in sheephead. Other prizes included draws for eight bikes and helmets, provided to SOC at cost by Tilbury’s Canadian Tire. Winners for longest fish were declared as follows:

Longest fish

• Age 6 and under — Tucker St. John (six), 574mm sheephead;

• Age 7 to 11 — Jackson Lamb (eight), 648 mm sheephead;

• Age 12 to 17 — Nicole Arsenault (15), 554 mm sheephead.

This year’s bike draw winners were Ander Coppola, Grace-Lynn Remigio, Emma Fehr, Conner Fehr, Nathan Ford, Miya Gill, Abbey Whetham and Kayden Schmitt. Kids who didn’t win bikes and helmets were able to select prizes to take home from a table full of items purchased by the Southwest Outdoors Club.

Also free of charge was admission to the derby, bait, a ticket for the bike draw and lunch provided by First Wheatley Scouts. This year’s event was sponsored and supported by SOC, First Wheatley Scouts, Oscar Tofflemire, Linda and Vern Seaton, Seaton Sunrooms/Brook and Jason, Unifor Local 444, Canadian Tire Tilbury and Loop Fishery. Bait was provided with the support of Bowman Feeds.

The next SOC event will be the 2015 Big Boyz Fishing Derby, set to start Friday, July 24 and wrap up with awards Sunday, Aug. 2 as part of the annual Wheatley Fish Festival.

Visit the website www.swoc.ca for more information.

“The whole idea is just to get kids out and get them fishing. If they catch something, that’s a bonus.”

— Dan Reive

Brycen Willis bides his time waiting for a bite at the annual Southwest Outdoors Club Kids Fishing Derby at Wheatley Harbour on Saturday.

Cassidy Girardin was one of several youths who proved that fishing isn’t just for the boys during the annual Southwest Outdoors Club Kids Fishing Derby on July 4 at Wheatley Harbour.

From left to right, Tori Brown, Cole McGregor and Taylor Dziver of the Ontario Stewardship Youth Rangers program measure and record a bluegill caught during the annual Southwest Outdoors Club Kids Fishing Derby Saturday, July 4.

From left to right, Taylor Dziver, Parker Garrod and Tori Brown measure and record the length of a sheephead caught by Nicole Arsenault. With a length of 554 mm, the catch was good enough for first place in the 11- to 17-year-old age group.

Five-year-old Jaxson Knelsen proudly poses along with a catfish he caught at the Southwest Outdoors Club Kids Fishing Derby at Wheatley Harbour on Saturday.

Andrew Dunmore peers over the harbour wall as he waits for the next catch during the annual Southwest Outdoors Club Kids Fishing Derby.

Eddie Vigneux patiently awaits the next bite during the annual Southwest Outdoors Club Kids Fishing Derby, held Saturday, July 4 at the Wheatley Harbour.

One of dozens of catches during the annual Southwest Outdoors Club Kids Fishing Derby was a pumpkinseed that appeared to have had a previous encounter with a predator. The Southwest Outdoors Club Kids Fishing Derby catch was released after measurement to once again escape capture.

Fifth straight feature win for local driver

By Mike Bennett

For the second year in a row, Leamington’s Joel Dick has strung together five straight feature wins at South Buxton Raceway.

Dick started on the pole and led all 20 laps to win the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified feature on Saturday night. He also won five straight feature races to start the 2014 season as he finished with 11 feature checkereds, including the season championship race and division points crown.

Dick was on cruise control as he had almost a half-track lead over Chatham’s Eugene Hoekstra until lapped traffic and a rash of late cautions wiped out his advantage.

“That was tough,” Dick said about needing five laps to get around Woodslee’s Shawn Gillis and Chatham’s Don Rae, which allowed Hoekstra to close the gap before a late caution set up a green-white-checkered finish.

“They were running side-by-side, I wanted to get by them clean,” Dick said. “I’m not a dirty racer, I’m not the kind to move people to get them out of the way.”

Dick still had to survive three attempts at a green-white-checkered finish thanks to three more cautions. Twice, Dick was coming out of turn four and was greeted by the yellow caution flag instead of the checkered.

“It was getting a little frustrating, we had a little shock problem the last few laps and we weren’t able to get through the corners as well as we did earlier, so I was happy to finally see the checkered,” Dick said.

Hoekstra finished second, followed by Blenheim’s Brian Speelman, Belle River’s Mario Toniolo and Merlin’s Brad McLeod.

Dick, Toniolo and Merlin’s Joe Brosseau won the heat races.

Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford extended his season-long feature win streak to six in the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Models.

Glassford started in the fifth row but worked his way through the field to take the lead with 12 laps to go.

Chatham’s Jake Hooker led all 20 laps for the 14-year-old’s second Tirecraft Sport Stocks feature win.

Kingsville’s Rob Young, the division points leader, finished fourth, followed by Essex drivers Doris Lajeunesse and Dillon Moody, while Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis was eighth and Ruthven’s Brad Bloomfield 10th.

Blenheim’s Shawn Jones won the Tirecraft Mini-Mods feature in his first night behind the wheel this season.

Jones was running in third and inherited the lead when Blenheim’s Kyle Hope and Cottam’s Rob Quick collided after a restart on a green-white-checkered and were both put to the back.

Kingsville drivers Larry Hart and Dylan Wolters finished fourth and fifth while Essex’s Tom Reimer was sixth, Tilbury’s Gerry Rivait Jr. eighth and Windsor’s Gerald Underwood was ninth. Wolters and Hart won their heat races.

Windsor’s Jamie Beaulieu won his first Autotech Bombers feature.

Brantford’s Mitch Brown led all 25 laps for his first Southern Ontario Sprints win at South Buxton.

This Saturday will be mid-season championship night, with racing starting at 6:30 p.m. The rain date is Sunday at 5 p.m.

Lions Club Makes Donation to Hospice

Members of the Lions Club presented Ross Barnwell, Executive Director, LDMH Foundation (centre), with funds raised toward the Lions of South Essex County commitment of $50,000 for the Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington. At their recent toll road ‘boot drive’ in June they raised $5,000, thanks to all those who stopped to make donations. The Lions Club also presented funds raised from local bingos, making total donations toward their commitment of almost $15,000. From left to right are Larry Harrison, boot drive coordinator, Ross Barnwell of LDMH, and Dave Dillon, incoming Leamington Lions Chair. (Photo submitted)

Erie Shores 18-hole ladies golf

Tuesday morning, June 30, fifteen ladies played Whack and Hack (net score). The highest net score for the team was added to the lowest net score to achieve a team score.

The team of Debbie Dunmore, Muriel Davey, May Hrynewich and Cheryl Rutgers had a score of 153, five points better than the next team.

Cheryl Rutgers had chip-ins on #3 and #15. Lynda Mastronardi had a chip-in on #7. Congratulations to these talented ladies!

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At its March 17, 2014 meeting, Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington confirmed its position that the Municipality is not a willing host for Industrial Wind Turbines. In order to ensure that it continues to receive input from the community regarding this position taken by the Municipality, a Public Meeting will be held to receive comments from interested persons.

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