Southpoint Sun June 25, 2014

Canada Day Fireworks in Leamington

The July 1st holiday in 2014 will commemorate Canada’s 147th birthday!

The Municipality of Leamington invites everyone to and come celebrate at the beautifully restored Seacliff Park.

Canada Day Fireworks will light up the sky at 10:05 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1 at Seacliff Park. New this year is live music provided by Twisted Logic from 7:009:30 p.m.

The fireworks will be launched from the beach area, therefore access to Seacliff Beach will be closed to the public starting at 5:00 p.m. Marine traffic will be restricted. Please listen to Channel 68 for panpan notifications. Parking is limited.

Road Closures & Traffic Restrictions

Starting at 8:00 p.m. the following road closures are in effect:

• West Park Dr. closed at Seacliff Dr.

• Forest Ave. closed at Seacliff Dr.

• Forest Ave. closed at Conover Ave.

• Conover Ave. closed at Erie St. S.

• Erie St. southbound closed on south side of Robson Rd.

Rain Date

The rain date for the Canada Day fireworks is July 2. Should it be necessary to make such a decision, the cancellation notice will be posted on the Municipality of Leamington’s facebook page and website www. leamington.ca

Local author and classic auto enthusiast Bill Sherk displays his latest offering, The Big Tomato – A Comedy Farce from 1957. The story, originally intended to be written as a screenplay, was inspired by Leamington’s landmark and tourist information booth of the same name, seen in the photo’s background.

By Bryan Jessop

A local writer with a passion for classic automobiles has for the first time decided to “Sherk” the facts and create a fictional story dedicated to his home town.

Bill Sherk, known by classic car enthusiasts across Ontario as The Old Car Detective, released this month his 10th publication titled The Big Tomato – A Comedy Farce From 1957. The book differs from his first nine offerings as Sherk’s first work of fiction and the first to be based entirely on a specific location.

The Big Tomato, as it’s full title suggests, is based in the Golden Age of 1957 — an era of drive in movie theatres and restaurants, cruising the streets in customized hot rods and street racing. In Sherk’s newest book, that town is Leamington — with real-life locations inspiring the story’s backdrop for a not-so-real chain of events.

Inspiration for The Big Tomato started in 1987 as plans bantered back and fourth between Sherk and friend Fred Sweet while Sherk was a high school history teacher living in Toronto. The original idea was to create the story as a screenplay, but as ideas and portions of the story failed to connect as a complete script for film, the plan was discontinued. Sherk’s idea for a fictitious story about Leamington was originally triggered while walking along Talbot Street

West earlier that year and glancing across the road at the community’s most renowned landmark — the ‘Big Tomato’ tourist information booth. Nineteen-Eighty-Seven was also the year Sherk and Sweet saw the recently-released movie My American Cousin, which also inspired the idea of a movie.

After the screenplay idea fizzled out, Sherk decided to pick up where he left off and write the story as a book. While characters in The Big Tomato are based entirely on his imagination, the scenes are based on actual past and present locations including Leamington’s iconic red water tower, the Mike/Gary Miller Service Station, the Gingerbread House restaurant, the El Rancho drive-in restaurant, the Leamington Drive In Theatre that was located north of town between the 4th and 5th Concessions, the Dairy Freeze in North Ridge and the Sherk family’s first Leamington home on Armstrong Drive.

“I don’t know if I could have written the book without all these places in mind,” said Sherk, who also used a photograph of a police cruiser from the Canadian Transportation Museum in Essex to illustrate the cover page of Part One. “I can actually see everything in front of me like it’s on a big screen.”

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Author releases book as tribute to Leamington

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Sherk completed the book in January of this year and following a series of revisions and correspondence with Jen and Will Hawksworth of Hawksworth Design Studio of Amherstburg, self-printed it along with partner Catherine Riediger.

The printing of 2,000 copies was completed recently as the book became available to the public earlier this month.

“I’m looking forward to reading the book just as a reader and not as an editor,” Reidiger explained.

Sherk declared that The Big Tomato will be his last book. It is also his first self-published effort, as the local auto enthusiast explained that previous publishers declared the newest offering too specific to a region most readers would be unfamiliar with. Sherk’s first nine books, released from 1979 to 2012, were published by Doubleday (Brave New Words – 1979, More Brave New Words – 1981, 500 Years of New Words - 1983), Boston Mills Press (The Way We Drove: Toronto’s Love Affair with the Automobile: 1893

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to 1957 – 1993) and Dundurn Press, Toronto (60 Years Behind the Wheel: The Cars We Drove in Canada 19001960 – 2003, 500 Years of New Words Revised – 2004, I’ll Never Forget My First Car: Stories From Behind the Wheel – 2005, Old Car Detective Favourite Stories: 1925 to 1964 – 2011, Keep Up If You Can: Confessions of a High School Teacher – 2012).

In the meantime, Sherk will continue to write four to five syndicated Old Car Detective columns per month for more than 30 Canadian newspapers — mostly for publications in Ontario and others based in Alberta and Nova Scotia — as he has since 1996. He will also continue writing twice-monthly columns for Old Autos Magazine based in Bothwell, where his works have been published since 1991. Sherk was born in Toronto in 1942, the son of Frank T. Sherk — the first Canadian-born president of Heinz Canada. Frank, raised as a child in Kingsville, brought his family to the Armstrong Drive house in Leamington in 1952. The family continued to move back and fourth between the

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homes they owned in the tomato capital and the provincial capital. In Bill’s newest book, The Big Tomato drive-in restaurant patrons cover their meals with Sherky Red Ketchup. Sherk would like to see the story become a movie by the summer of next year, likely with assistance from friend and film production designer Wendy Morrow. Writing the book first, Sherk explained, helps protect its contents from major alteration in the transfer from print to the big screen. First, however, he is writing an adaptation of the story for a stage play to be presented at The Bank Theatre in Leamington. Long term, he would like to see it become a Broadway attraction dubbed The Big Apple Meets The Big Tomato.

The Big Tomato, A Comedy Farce from 1957 is available by calling Sherk at 519-322-1551 ($20) or by mail order to 25 John St., P.O. Box 255 Leamington, ON N8H 3W2 ($25). Sherk can also be contacted by e-mail at billtsherk@ sympatico.ca. For more information, visit his new website www.theoldcardetective.ca.

Arts @ the Marina this weekend

The Leamington Arts Centre and South Essex Arts Association presents the 22nd annual Arts @ the Marina, Outdoor Arts & Craft Show this Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.

Admission to the event is free! Bring the whole family out to enjoy a wide variety of artwork and entertainment at Leamington’s beautiful waterfront with dozens of artists displaying unique and creative pieces spread out across the park grounds.

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There will also be an entire tent featuring children’s art activities, plus food, refreshments and live entertainment. Admission is free. Donations will be greatly appreciated.

Historical Society annual bus trip

By C. Scott Holland

Sarnia Cruise & Casino Sept 26..............$79

Stratford Festival Man of LaMancha - Sept 30........................

Odawa Casino Aug 24-25.......................

Quebec Shrine Tour Walk through the Holy Door, 350th Ann. of Notre Dame Quebec July 11-17.............. $1075

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Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon Oct 1-5..$685 Dbl

Blue Chip Casino

Firekeepers, Four Winds - Oct. 20-21.......... $179 Dbl

West Virginia Train Fall Color Firekeepers, Four Winds - Oct. 20-22.......... $569 Dbl

Daniel O’Donnell/Oakridge Boys

Gordon Lightfoot - Niagara Dec 7-9..... $519 Dbl

The Leamington and Mersea Historical Society will hold their annual bus trip on Saturday, July 12. This year’s theme is Lost Communities of Southern Essex County, concentrating mostly around Leamington and Kingsville. There are only 22 seats available and members of the public are welcome to join the tour on a first come, first served basis. There will be several breaks along the way.

The bus trip starts at Kingsville’s Migration Hall and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 pm. Contact Paul BunnettJones at 519-326-4264 for trip info and to reserve a seat.

PC Children’s Charity gives $20,00 to local family

Lisa Giesbrecht had no idea that the money she helped collect on behalf of PC Children’s Charities would one day be helping her family.

Griesbrecht worked at Leamington Real Canadian SuperStore and and often collected donations for the PC Children’s Charity Fund. Her family was recently presented with a $20,000 grant from that same charity organization. Lisa and her husband Isaak have four boys. Their five-yearold Alex was diagnosed with epilepsy at four months old. “It’s getting difficult to get in and out of vehicles as he gets bigger… And we’re in and out a lot with appointments,” said Lisa.

The $20,000 will be used to help pay for a retrofitted accessible van. “It’s great to see those grants go to people locally, and also that we get to help one of our own,” said Leamington Real Canadian Superstore Manager James Lea.

The Wheatley family is also grateful to other organizations and the community for their support. “We’re grateful for all the blessings we’ve received from so many in the community and our family,” said Isaak.

The Giesbrecht family of Wheatley is the recipient of $20,000 from the PC Children’s Charity Fund. Pictured here, from left, are the Giesbrechts - Isaiah, Noah (with Isaak), Matthew, Alex, Lisa - and Real Canadian Superstore Manager James Lea. (SUN Photo)

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Golfing for orphans

I spent a day golfing with old schoolmates a couple of weeks ago. My first foray onto the links this year proved to be frustrating from a golf standpoint, but extremely rewarding otherwise.

it would be so easy for him to pull out and come back to Canada where it’s safe, but he makes his home there so he can help as much as possible.

And he is making a difference.

Childhood friend and fellow Gore Hillian, Ed Dick, who now goes by Ed Dickson, was in Chatham hosting a golf tournament to aid orphans in the Ukraine. Ed and I had met for coffee last year when he was in Leamington and he threw the golf tournament invite at me then. I was unable to get a foursome together but this year I had success. Classmate Tim Tetzlaff and I were joined by Gore Hill alums, Mike and Vicki McVeigh, at this year’s event.

The golf tournament last year raised enough money to house and care for 10 orphans who greatly needed surgeries and healthcare. This year, the tournament raised an equal amount and it was nice to be a part of it.

I remember Ed as a fun-loving, mop-topped kid who I considered one of my close friends when we were young. I was born three days before him in 1961 and our moms shared a hospital room, so you could say I’ve known him all of my life.

After high school, we lost touch as many childhood friends do. I went about my life and he went about his.

There are so many charity golf tournaments in this area and I have played in a few of them. They are all wonderful causes, but for some reason, this one struck me differently. The tangible results were evident in the pictures of the kids and the smiles on the faces of the organizers, who all seem to share Ed’s passion.

This farm boy from Leamington has really made a difference in this world of ours and I’m proud to count him as a friend.

Somewhere along the line, his life took a turn toward the wild side, but many years ago, he turned it around, started over and devoted his life to helping others.

What hasn’t changed is his huge smile and the blond mop-top.

He is well known throughout Christian circles in Europe for helping the orphans and he does so with great passion. Just listening to him talk about the kids and all that is being done for these little ones who have nobody in their lives is priceless.

With the situation being what it is in Ukraine right now,

Tim, Mike, Vicki and I displayed some mediocre golf skills along the 18-hole course but we had a lot fun, laughs and spent hours reminiscing about our old teachers and classmates.

But one thing stood out in our conversations. Ed Dickson’s zest for life and his vision for helping kids is refreshing in a world where we often see all of the bad things that happen and hardly ever hear of the good people who make a difference.

From WiFi to HiFi...

If you missed Mark Ribble’s column from last week, please go back and give it a read. It’s on page 5 (June 18 issue) and it is hilarious; everyone over age 40 can relate to the old K-Tel records I’m sure. On that note, my column is somewhat similar, but different.

I attended the Outdoor Art Sale recently held in Wheatley and ended up taking home a reburbished HiFi system, complete with a working record player, AM FM stereo and a head cleaning kit. It was one of many great finds from Shabby Restorations and the other local artists and vendors who filled the corner lot at Hillside and Richard.

Somehow I managed to keep some of my old albums from high school, circa 1983. I also managed to snag some of my older sisters’ records as well, which date back another decade or two… The first record to drop on my new find was, of course, Journey Escape (Side 1). There’s nothing like classic rock on vintage vinyl. I appreciate nostalgia.

Second record I couldn’t wait to hear on the turntable was J. Giles Band Freeze-Frame. After that the classic just kept falling – Fleetwood Mac, Neil Diamond, Elton John, Men at Work and other classic records. My timing in acquiring the HiFi system was perfect. The series of thunderstorms that rolled through the area last week left me without WiFi or satellite for a couple of nights. But no need to worry, as long as the hydro stayed on, I still had my HiFi for entertainment! So now I’m on the hunt to find more classic albums that I can spin on my newest oldest piece of furniture. I’ve passed by many great chances to purchase old albums, but now I’m going to be looking. And, Mark Ribble, if you have any of those Goofy’s Greats or K-Tel specials, I’d love to give them a listen.

SHEILA McBRAYNE

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This great horned owl was taken at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy in Vittoria, ON

MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings

Miracles happen for those that believe

Five weeks ago, I recall Mark and I spending our entire weekend in the yard getting everything prepared and beautified for the season. At the end of the day we rewarded ourselves with a cool beverage and discussed the fact that we both look forward to being able to spend many more days exactly like this one.

On May 13th, I received an email from my sister Leslie, who happened to be winding up her sailing season in Nassau, Bahamas. Her email was short and sweet, “You two are made for this,” with an attached picture of a job ad headed: “Island Couple Managers”.

That evening I shared the email and clipping with Mark and asked him what he thought about it. He promptly replied, “What do we have to lose?” I quickly put together our résumés and they were sent later the next day. Early the following morning, I received an email back asking if Mark and I were in the Bahamas, because ‘they’ wanted to meet us.

This was the start of a series of fortunate events and a four-week whirlwind that twisted our tummies and tugged at our dreams. The next couple of weeks were filled with emails back and forth with a gentleman in Nassau. Finally a Skype interview was scheduled with him along with the two owners of the small island in the Bahamas.

Our forty-five minute interview went extremely well! Thankfully, I googled “what’s the etiquette of a Skype interview?” prior to this first meeting. Mark and I learned to look at the camera eye on the computer so that we would be looking into the interviewers’ eyes, as opposed to staring at a screen. Listening more than talking was a wise recommendation as well.

Questions like “Are you familiar with farm machinery, lawn and garden equipment, landscaping, generators, basic plumbing, scuba diving, hosting, pool service and maintenance?” were answered affirmatively. A pilot’s license and first aid and CPR were all icing on the cake. We sensed their grins and felt good when we signed off.

The next day we were sent a package outlining the job description and we were booked for an all-inclusive trip to Nassau, Bahamas for a personal interview. I had to keep pinching myself to make sure I was not in a fantasy headed to an island. I compare the entire process to working on a puzzle and each piece fits into its place easily.

Mark and I had two full days to ourselves before our dinner interview. We took that time to tour around Nassau in our vehicle with the steering wheel on the right that we drove on the left side of the road. Our appetites were off, but we felt we needed to order up a dish of cracked conch for good measure. We reminded each other that regardless of the outcome, we had just received a free trip to Nassau, Bahamas.

Finally the time for our dinner meeting arrived. While we waiting for the couple and their manager at the restaurant, we nervously joked that perhaps they wouldn’t show, as we were

unable to restore the power in our room that morning when it went out. Perhaps we had failed our first test! While sitting alone together, I asked Mark, “Mr. Matheson, why should you get this job?” and he answered, “Because I have been preparing for it for the last 30 years.” This was so true. Finally, everything that we had done, individually and together, up until this moment made sense. Both the good and the not so good experiences formed an important part of our overall job résumé.

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felt positive that if we were offered the job, this position was certainly one that we couldn’t pass up.

It was a wonderfully comfortable meeting. When we parted, there were plans to fly both Mark and I to the little island the following morning. Our flight, in a small twin-engine plane, took us approximately 15 minutes. We landed safely on the runway and were greeted by the present island managers and crew. Tattoo was nowhere in sight, but I have to admit, I had flashbacks to one of my favourite childhood shows!

The hour and a half tour of the island gave us a little insight to the reality of island life, including it’s secludedness, as well as the hard work necessary to keep it as the pristine paradise it is. We both left feeling very unsure as we questioned this possible reality. After a night to sleep on it, we both

Our closets and cupboards, drawers and shelves have gradually filled over 22 years of living. They have been emptied and sorted, either stored or bagged and boxed for someone else’s use. Slowly, we are de-cluttering our life and are enjoying that feeling.

One week after our daughter’s wedding, Mark and I are packing up a few of our belongings and heading south to be the managers of a little island in the Berry Cays. It still doesn’t quite seem real, but something about it feels so right for both of us. The timing in our lives couldn’t be better, and as Mark says, “We have nothing to lose.”

I hope to continue to write from the island and share with you this next chapter of our lives. Thanks for all of your support!

The newspaper ad that led to the Mathesons working and living in the Bahamas.

Yoga in the Park to benefit Parkinson’s Society

Every Saturday morning from 9-10 a.m., weather permitting, Oasis Yoga is offering free yoga at Seacliff Park. Sessions started on June 7 and will continue through August 16. The class is in support of the Yoga4Hope charity event at Vollmer Pavilion on August 23. It’s an all-day yoga event with all proceeds going to the Pajama Angels charity, which this year is the county branch of the Parkinson’s Society.

Donations at Yoga in the Park will be gratefully accepted and the money will be presented at the August 23rd event from Oasis Yoga.

Yoga in the Park is an open outdoor yoga class for all levels and all age groups.

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

Joel Dick Increases Points Lead

Another Saturday night, another feature win for Joel Dick. The Leamington driver won his second straight and 7th feature win in 8 weeks in the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds at South Buxton Raceway on Sat. June 21. Dick also won his heat race, as he leads all drivers at South Buxton with 12 checkered flags on the season. He has also increased his lead to 101 points over Belle River’s Mario Toniolo in the drivers’ standings. (James MacDonald ApexOne Photo)

Cycling can be enjoyed safely when you understand the rules of the road and practice proper safety.

As per the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA), a bicycle is a vehicle that belongs on the road. Riding on the road means riding with other traffic. This is only safe when all traffic – motorists and cyclists – obey the rules of the road.

Sidewalks are designed for pedestrian traffic (and young riders). Roads and bicycle lanes are the designated places for cyclists to ride. Be sure to wear proper safety equipment as well as bright reflective clothing to help you be seen and stay safe.

Drivers need to be aware of other vehicles using the roadway. Be patient and “Share the Road” with all lawful road users. Cyclists do not move as fast as cars and drivers sometimes need to be patient to navigate safely around them. You may have to slow down and wait for an appropriate opening to make a safe pass.

Leamington Marina Hosts

Friday Night, Patio Nights...

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

June 27 - Light “N” Service

July 4 - Dale Butler

July 11 - Karen Morand

July 18 - Mike Beggs

July 25 - Trish Wales

August 1 - Champagne Bay

August 8 - Roger Cortina

August 15 - Dale Butler

August 22 - Gord Ciliska

August 29 - Jen Knight

Robson Road Park Hosts

Sunday Summer Serenades 2 - 4 pm

July 6 - Chapter Three

July 13 - 3 Kool Kats

July 20 - Midlife Jazz & Friends

July 27 - Champagne Bay

August 3 - Dale Butler & Friends

August 10 - B.J. Laub & Ryan St. Denis Seacliff Park Hosts

Live Concerts 7 pm - 9 pm

July 1 Canada Day - Twisted Logic

July 5 - Early Cash

July 11 - Windsor Symphony

Aug 4 - Lauren Mann & the Fairly Odd Folk

August 9 - Last Minute

August 23 - Takers & Leavers

Leamington Marina Presents Summer Outdoor Big Screen

Movie Night Series - Showtime 9 pm

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

Sat. July 26 - The Avengers Sponsored by WFCU

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

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Sophie Paw James has her face painted at the Mennonite Festival.

Members of the Mennonite community, young and old, enjoyed the food and activities at the Mennonite Festival.

There was a very large display of quilts hanging inside the school.

The bouncy castle was popular with kids.

The barrel train is one of the most popular attractions for the children who go for a short ride on the grass.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, let your creative side take over this week. Your imagination is ready to run wild, and this burst of creative energy will have longlasting positive effects.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, though you are known for being a tad stubborn, this week you are open to any and all suggestions. You may surprise a few people by being so open-minded.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, while you may have natural leadership abilities, most of the time you do not want to pull rank. This week you may need to step things up a bit.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, now is a good time to travel, even if it means just a quick jaunt. But if a big vacation is on the horizon, know that you will likely have a smooth trip ahead.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Your powers are magnetic this week, Leo. Others find you simply irresistible, which can bode well if you are looking for a romantic partner or want to step things up.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, a busy week at work will require lots of cooperation among you and your coworkers. If ever there was a time to summon your leadership abilities, now is the time.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, many things are in disarray and you may need some help getting back to efficient living. Download an app to help you track expenses or keep tabs on your responsibilities.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

You are bound to be the center of attention, Scorpio. Get over any shyness early on because you will be spending time with coworkers for most of the week.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

You will do some of your best work at home this week, Sagittarius. Spend ample time getting the house in order. A few days working from home could kickstart plans.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, quickly curb any feelings of boredom by exploring a new hobby. Try taking a new fitness or art class. You'll have chances to mingle, too.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Put the brakes on impulse buys, Aquarius. This week you may be tempted to spend more money than you have, and that will only lead to long-term financial concerns.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, it is time to rebrand yourself. This may start with a minimakeover or more significant changes to your life and career.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 22

Cyndi Lauper, Singer/Songwriter (61)

JUNE 23

Frances McDormand, Actress (56)

JUNE 24

Mindy Kaling, Actress (35)

JUNE 25

Busy Philipps, Actress (35)

JUNE 26

Derek Jeter, Athlete (40)

JUNE 27

Sam Claflin, Actor (28)

JUNE 28

John Cusack, Actor (48)

Kingsville wins mayors e-waste collection challenge

Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) has announced the results from their 2nd Annual Mayors E-Waste Community Collection Competition and this year’s bragging rights go to defending champion Mayor Nelson Santos and the community of Kingsville.

VOYC hosted the challenge on April 12 in Leamington at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and on April 26 at Access County Community Services (ACCESS) in

partnership with Computers for Kids.

“The first year we held this event, it was a very close race,” said VOYC program coordinator Wanda Rodrigues.

“Kingsville won by a very slight margin. This year Mayor Santos and the community of Kingsville collected 10,644 pounds of e-waste bringing in $1,196.79. Mayor Paterson and the community of Leamington collected 5,783 pounds and $779.07.”

“We are very pleased with the contributions made by both communities,” said Rodrigues.

“The end result is that collectively we were able to raise over $1,975 to be shared between two great programs, Computers for Kids and VOYC. This event makes a positive impact in the lives of our youth, our environment, and our communities.”

The fundraising efforts from the VOYC Dodge Ball Challenge and Mayor’s E-waste Collection Challenge will enable VOYC youth participants and volunteer mentors to take part in a year-end leadership retreat scheduled for June 27 with Firehorse Leadership.

“We can’t thank our community leaders, partners and volunteers enough for all their support,” said Rodrigues.

“They have made this a very successful year for the VOYC program and have had made a difference in the lives of many local youth.”

For more information on how you can be a part of VOYC as a youth participant or volunteer mentor, contact Wanda Rodrigues, Voices of Youth in Community program coordinator, at 519-7338983 ext. 22 or email wrodrigues@accesscounty.

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Like and follow VOYC on Facebook: voyc nonprofit organization.

Chris Vilag of Computers for Kinds presented a cheque to VOYC program coordinator Wanda Rodrigues.

Mayor Nelson Santos with VOYC participants and volunteers at the Kingsville E-Waste Collection day.

BANK NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH

P.O. BOX 434

LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

Squirrelfest 2014

2 Days of Music, Camping & Fun Kiwanis Campground

1948 Seacliffe Dr. Kingsville

Friday, June 27 & Saturday, June 28

Squirrelfest II will feature 17 bands including The Other Outfit, Twisted Logic, Mommitted to Ryme, Rodents ’n Rebels, Bullet Tooth Tony, My Hollow, Reasons Lost, Devilz by Definition, Pulled From Panels, Them County Bastards, Thunder Bitchin, Live Radio, Agents of Change, Charles Diab, Dusty D’Annunzio & Matt LaLonde, Johnny Rovere and Ray Oliphant. In addition to music there will be a beer tent and more than 40 vendors on site. There are 100 tent lots available with three shuttle locations (from Leamington, Kingsville and Windsor). A two-day pass with camping is $30 and a one-day pass is only $10.

This year’s proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Society of Windsor-Essex and The Bank Theatre Tickets available at Ray’s Ribhouse, Lesson Lounge or on the Facebook event page for Squirrelfest II.

The Bank Theatre presents: Korda Players in Beaver Den

Saturday, June 28 - 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 29 - 2:00 p.m. matinee

“A toothy little Canadian musical with a lot of cheek.” - Winnipeg Free Press

Set in Northern Canada in 1999, a cast of young Canadian actors are trying to keep their outdated kids’ TV show alive. To prevent an American corporate takeover from ruining their show, the cast decides what any logical Canadian would: cast an American actor fresh out of rehab.

*Intended for mature audiences 13+ (PG – 13)

Tickets - $10 at the door.

Summer Camps

County Drama Camp at the Bank Theatre

Ages 6 to 14.

Two week course: July 7 to 11 and July 14 to 18

8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (one hour lunch at 11:30)

$300 registration fee (family discounts available)

Instructors: Joel & Melinda Lewsaw--certified teachers with 20+ years’ experience.

Includes: T-shirt, course materials, vocal lessons, mask making, movement, acting and improv lessons and a Role in the Final Production.

For more information, please email: melinda.lewsaw@publicboard.ca

HIPHOP and CIRCLE DANCE CAMP

August 4 – 9

Ages 9 to 12. Registration is $75 per child. Mornings only. Snacks provided.

Hiphop is self-explanatory. Circle Dance is similar to line dancing, except it takes place in a circle. The focus is on activity, rhythm and fun! Accommodations will be made for varied abilities.

Circle Dance Instructor: Edward Mulcaster

Assistant: Helga Enns

Hip Hop Instructor: Morgan Malott Assistant: Spencer Malott

To register call 519-839-4347.

3rd Annual Fish Fry

Saturday, July l2 at the Wheatley Legion. Cocktails at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m.

Limited number of tickets. $20 each in advance. Tickets at Wheatley Legion, 519-825-4161and at Counter Effects, 2 Iroquois Rd. Leamington.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Our “Jumping June” volunteers—Lionel Wrights, Larry Delbello, Crazy Raisy (also known as Terry Raisbeck), and LDSS students Snacks and pizza were generously provided by Domino’s (Mike Schlater) and Topline Westmoreland. CAA, who gave us the proceeds from their Open House Barbeque, June 13.

“SCHUMANN, OPERA and MORE . . .” performers. Knox Presbyterian Church, Friday June 20th was a magical night and you definitely gave us MORE.

Follow The Bank Theatre on Facebook www.facebook.com/TheBankTheatre

Email: banktheatre@gmail.com

Website: www.banktheatre.com

OBITUARY

Roger White

A resident of Leamington, Roger Wayne Culbert White passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, with his family by his side, at the age of 79. He was born in Leamington, Ontario, and was the son of the late Reginald White and Jennie White.

Loving husband of Mae White for 57 years. Dear father of David White, Paula and Nathan Cook, Karen and Chris Berger, Laura and Steve Hall. Proud grandfather to Natalie and Phil Enns, Colin and Brandy Cook, Nicholas Berger. Great-grandfather to Hunter Enns, Kennady Enns and Alexander Cook.

Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519 326-2631) from 10:00 a.m. until the Memorial Service to celebrate Roger’s life at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington.

Memorial donations to Community Living Essex County or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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

One km North of Downtown Wheatley All Concerts Are Sunday at 6:30 pm

JULY 6 - THE JAY ALLEN BAND

Wonderful country sounds and belly aching laughter JULY 13 - THE RAVENS (9 PIECE BAND)

Something of everything. A night of variety. JULY 20 - WHOA NELLIE BLUEGRASS BAND

Vera Colley and her band will show as real good time. Infectious energy.

JULY 27 - KOOL KATS Their classic rock will get you moving.

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.

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

SUNDAYS - Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church will be offering a Children’s Liturgy program at 10:30 a.m. Mass. Any children ages 2 1/2 years old to grade 2 are invited to attend. For more information call Veronica, 519326-2643, ext. 28.

TUESDAY EVENINGS - The Leamington dancing circle has survived the winter! Our past dancing friends, and hopefully some new ones, can find us in the main building of the Kiwanis camp at 1948 Seacliff Drive Kingsville

OBITUARY

Amelia Haggith

Amelia “Millie” Nicol Haggith (nee Pridding), 84 years, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

(between the Albuna townline and Ruthven), on Tuesday evenings. We do more spirited dances from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, and more meditative ones from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. Visitors are welcome to drop by and see what we do. All dances are taught, and no partner is needed.

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 - The Migrant Worker Community Program Annual General Meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the Cactus Room, Colasanti's Tropical Gardens. Guest speaker: Goldie Penner representing South Essex Community Council. Topic: How can we become a more welcoming community? All welcome. For more information call 519-325-0876.

SUNDAY JUNE 29 - 2nd Annual K of C Car & Bike Show. 280 Talbot St. E. Leamington. Free admission.

Beloved wife of the late Murray Carlyle Haggith (1991). Loving mother of Pat Haggith, Linda Patkau (Will), Sue Haggith (George McPhail). Adored grandmother of Sarah (Brad), Jesse (Ronelle), Chris (Danielle), and Dylan. Proud great-grandmother of Aiden, Norah and Jack. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters: Betty Robinson, Gladys Cutler, Kate Sullivan, Leslie Pridding, Thomas Pridding, Robert Pridding. Special aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.

Millie was a past member of Olinda United Church and UCW, the Sun Parlour Curling Club and the Leamington Lawn Bowling Club.

Visiting was at Olinda Ruthven United Church, 1907 Queen Blvd., Kingsville, on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 9 a.m. until time of funeral service to celebrate Millie’s life at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Olav Kitchen officiating. Interment at Graceland Cemetery to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation.

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

OPP offers home security tips

In light of recent break and enter incidents in the area, the Essex County OPP offers the following tips to help you protect your property:

• Tall trees, shrubs and fences create hiding spots for criminals. Keep your landscaping neatly groomed and consider a shorter fence.

• Lock the doors and windows, even if you’re going out for a short time. Consider using quality locks and a deadbolt on each outside door.

• Keep the grass cut and don’t let the mail accumulate if you’re going to be away.

• Engrave identifying marks on your property. This makes it easier for police to identify your belongings if they are stolen.

• Make sure the outside lights work and use them to deter low light visitors.

• Know your neighbours and watch for suspicious people or activity on your block.

• Don’t leave valuables in plain sight and don’t hide a spare house key outside.

• If you’re planning a trip, be careful who you tell. Try not to advertise your absence electronically (i.e. on Facebook) or on answering machine messages.

Break-ins are a crime of opportunity that you can help control. Suspicious vehicles or people should be reported to police.

Swap meet vendors call Junior at 519-818-5781 to book a spot. $10 vehicle registration at 1:00 p.m. Show 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Food and drinks, door prizes, awards. First 50 cars get at free dash plaque.

SUNDAY, JUNE 29 - Gospel Concert & Sing-Along featuring Connection, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible. Freewill offering will benefit FBC Treasures Fund and The Bank Theatre Renovation Fund. Everyone welcome.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2Leamington Blood Donor Clinic, 1:00 -7:00 p.m., Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Take the opportunity to save lives - bring a friend and donate. To book an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE. Walk-ins and new donors welcome.

SATURDAY, JULY 5 & SUNDAY JULY 6 - Brentwood’s Huge Yard Sale - 2335 Dougall Ave. Windsor, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Rain or Shine. Something for everyone!

OBITUARY

David Marenchin

David Marenchin, 41 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home.

Dear son of Gloria Baker-Marenchin and the late John Marenchin (2001). Dear brother of Brian and Linda Marenchin. Loving uncle of Michaela and Mackenzie. Dear nephew of Bill and Joanie Marenchin, Robert and Valerie Baker, and cousins Derek, Tony, Allan, Susan, Michael and Chris. Best friend of Phil and Laurie Geoffroy.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate David’s life was held at FGT Family Church, 285 Talbot St. E., Leamington, on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Nathan Albrecht officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Margaret K. Hildebrand

November 27, 1950 – June 16, 2014

Margaret K. Hildebrand was born on November 27, 1950 in Leamington, Ontario, to Susie and Jacob Hildebrand. Margaret died on June 16, 2014 at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, after a brief illness with colon cancer. She was predeceased by her father Jacob Hildebrand in 1987.

Margaret is survived by her mother Susie Hildebrand (Warkentin) of Leamington; sister Helen Brown (Edgar) of Leamington, brother Edward Hildebrand (Millie) of Steinbach, Manitoba, and brother Paul Hildebrand (Diane) of Kentville, Nova Scotia; nephews and nieces, David (Hannah) Brown, Stephen (Sandi) Brown, Anne Brown, Johanna Hildebrand, Daniel Hildebrand (Simone St. Goddard), Madeline Hildebrand (Matt Schellenberg), Becky (Nathan) Cowan, Andrew Hildebrand (Luise Guy), Kristen (Stephen) Cue, and Nathan Hildebrand.

Following graduation from Leamington District Secondary School, Margaret attended Elim Bible School in Altona, Manitoba. During her working career, she was employed in clerical positions with Investors Group and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, from which she retired in 2011. She loved music, and was an avid member of Bethel Singers at Bethel Mennonite Church in Winnipeg, and several other community choirs. Margaret’s church community was a huge part of her life, as was the work of the church in helping impoverished and disadvantaged people in various parts of the world.

Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, June 22 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

A Funeral Service was held on Monday, June 23, at 11:00 a.m. at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St East. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery followed. Officiating Pastors were Ruth Boehm and Vic Winter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).

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

Great Lakes mayors call for better protection from oil transportation spills

At the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative annual meeting on June 18, mayors from the United States and Canada issued a call to their respective federal governments and the responsible companies to significantly improve the safety of oil transportation across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence basin, in order to protect the largest source of fresh water on Earth.

Mayors of the Cities Initiative voiced their concern with the recent exponential increase in rail transportation of oil, and the string of accidents, including the devastating derailment and explosion in Lac-Mégantic last year that resulted in 47 deaths and the destruction of half the downtown area.

Conveyance of oil by pipeline across the basin is also on the rise, with several expansions or new lines planned or recently activated in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence basin. Also, large-scale maritime transport of oil on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River may be expanded if the Superior, Wisconsin, Calumet oil dock project is finalized.

“The increase in oil transportation across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence basin cannot be at the expense of communities and water resources,” said Keith Hobbs, outgoing chair of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and mayor of Thunder Bay. “All modes of oil transportation must be held to the highest safety standards.”

At the annual members meeting the Cities Initiative passed a resolution that calls on:

• the Canadian and American Governments to establish stronger regulations,

conduct more thorough and frequent inspections, and bring enforcement actions before spills and other incidents occur;

• require that energy companies pay a fee on oil being transported to establish a compensation fund to help cover emergency response and cleanup, property damage and restoration costs, as is done in the maritime sector;

• the oil producers, transporters, and refiners, as well as the federal governments, to consult on a regular basis and more transparently with potentially affected communities.

Leamington Mayor John Paterson, who was in attendance at the meeting in Thunder Bay, stated, “I voted in support of the Cities resolution because I believe our federal government has not given this important issue the priority it deserves.”

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is a coalition of more than 110 Canadian and US mayors who work together to promote, protect and restore the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence.

Two Creeks presents Caitlin Hanford, Gwen Swick

Though often touring with Quartette along with Cindy Church and Sylvia Tyson, the complete and accomplished country and bluegrass duo, Caitlin Hanford and Gwen Swick, will be performing at the Two Creeks Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 29.

Born in Washington State, Caitlin immigrated to Canada in ’78 – meeting Chris Whiteley had lots to do with that good decision. With several Juno nominations and charted original country songs, Caitlin continues to produce recordings. Greg Quill of the Toronto Star notes that

“(Caitlin’s voice is) sweet, but edged with pain, (she is) as near to country perfection as anyone can get, inside or outside Nashville.” Nicholas Jennings of Maclean’s Magazine said that “Hanford’s cool, crystal-clear soprano moves effortlessly between bluegrass and country, with hints of blues, jazz and Cajun music.”

Gwen was born in Winnipeg but now lives in Elora. She has released three solo albums and five records with the folk trio Tamarack, and her music is featured on several film soundtracks. The London Free Press noted that Gwen Swick is “simply one of the most imaginative singer/songwriters in the country”.

Two Creeks is delighted to bring this duo of accomplished singers to entertain at the natural amphitheatre located just north of Wheatley on Erie Street (a.k.a. Kent Road #1). As always, you are invited to bring your own chairs or use one of the benches, and to donate what you choose as the green hat goes by. It will be a great evening – come and enjoy: refresh yourself at Two Creeks.

Gwen Swick

Caitlin Hanford

What you can do to help CiB: Urban Forestry

By Catherine Riediger

Trees are a vital component of a healthy environment and the air we breathe. Leamington lost many great trees during the tornado but the municipality is recovering with the active planting of new trees. Point Pelee National Park, Kopegaron Woods Conservation Area, Hillman Marsh, Mersea Park, Seacliff Park, the Municipal Marina, Carolina Woods Park (Heinz Bush), Sun Parlour Retirement Residence, tree-lined streets and trails are just a few of the local urban forest areas. In addition to trees planted by residents, the Leamington Horticultural Society, businesses and organizations, the Municipality of Leamington plants approximately 50 trees every year.

Urban Forestry: Catherine Riediger, Committee Chair.

Criteria: This category includes written policies, by-laws, standards for tree management (selection, planting and maintenance), long and short-term management plans, tree replacement policies, tree inventory, integrated Pest Management (IPM), heritage, memorial and commemorative trees.

What You Can Do: 1) Through the Leamington Horticultural Society’s Replant Our Streets program, you can plant a tree in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion. 2) Learn how to mulch and maintain your trees. 3) Plant native Carolinian species, especially the flowering trees like the Tulip tree, Redbud, Flowering Dogwood and Serviceberry. 4) If the town plants a tree on the boulevard in front of or near your property, water it.

Current Activity: The Leamington Horticultural Society will be planting two Tulip trees to replace two trees that died on the trail between Oak and Pulford.

By way of the Replant Our Streets program, on Wed. May 21 the Leamington Horticultural Society held a tree dedication at the Marina for a Linden tree (Number 102) planted in appreciation of Cam McKay’s years of support and assistance with the Society’s horticultural activities as well as the Replant Our Streets program. Cam had requested that the

tree be planted in an area where other trees had been planted in memory of family members.

In an article by Mark Cullen, Michelle Sawka and Peter Wynnyczuk titled “Why Urban Trees Matter” published in the Municipal World magazine, they listed the following benefits trees provide to your community:

• Trees absorb air-borne toxins, sequester carbons and improve air quality;

• Planted near pavement, trees slow rainfall and lessen the load on storm water management systems;

• Trees (deciduous and coniferous) divert wind during the growing season while coniferous (evergreen) trees divert wind all year round;

• Homes with trees growing on the south or west side are cooler and can cut air conditioning demands by as much as 40%; and

• Trees raise property values.

The article pointed out that, just as we are beginning to recognize and quantify the value of our urban forestry, it’s becoming clear that it is under stress from weather related to climate change, imported pests (Emerald Ash Borer, Asian Long-Horned Beetle), and pressure for urban development that can pit builders against trees. Tree planting in parks, streets, and schoolyards is slowly becoming more commonplace and many citizens are rallying to the environmental cause.

Let’s rally to the cause and make Leamington “The Town that Re-Plants Itself”.

Cam McKay beside the Linden tree (Number 62) that he had planted in May 2005 through the Replant Our Streets program in memory of his father, Bruce McKay.

This 1951 Prefect drove around a racetrack

Bill Marr of Moncton, New Brunswick, writes: “Hi, Bill. I enjoy your column and I think your readers will enjoy this story.

“In May of 1961, my uncle and aunt, Jack and Mildred Chisholm, who resided in Willowdale (part of Toronto), decided to take a drive north of Bowmanville in their 1951 Prefect to enjoy a picnic lunch and have a look at the new race track facility known as Mosport (pronounced Moe-sport, not Moss-port). It so happened that paving had been completed just a few days previous, there were no workmen around, and Jack convinced the Security Commissionaire to let them take a drive around the course.

“Can’t you picture the Prefect leaning through the turns at Mosport at 15 miles per hour! My aunt captured a couple of minutes of footage on an 8 mm camera from the passenger seat. What a ride!”

The Prefect was a four-door sedan built in England by Ford from 1939 to 1953 and sold widely across Canada as one of the forerunners of the compact cars adopted by the Big Three in Detroit in 1960 with the Falcon from Ford, the Corvair from GM, and the Valiant from Chrysler (the other noteable forerunner was the VW Beetle).

We lived in Toronto in 1951, when Jack and Mildred’s Prefect was new. My friends and I (I was 9 at the time) thought the Prefect looked funny because it was skinnier than the standard 6-passenger North American car of that era. We jokingly said that the Prefect must have been put into a vice at the factory and had its sides squeezed closer together Ron Pickford was born in England in 1938 and moved with his family to the west end of Toronto in 1953. The family car for much of the 1950s was a Prefect, and Ron’s mother was photographed standing beside the car in a supermarket parking lot with a shopping cart filled with a week’s supply of groceries. When Ron showed me the photo, I asked him why it was taken. After all, how many people do you know who have their picture taken with a shopping cart?

Ron told me the reason. When they lived in England, they had only a small icebox for a refrigerator and had to shop for groceries every day. The photo was for the benefit of the relatives still living in England. See what life is like in Canada! We have a big refrigerator and we can shop for the whole week in one day!

Farm Safety Day planned for July 8

The Essex County Farm Safety Association will be holding their annual Progressive Agriculture Kids Farm Safety Day on Tuesday, July 8 in Comber. The event will be held at the Comber Fair Grounds from 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.

This community safety day, for children 5-13 years, includes sessions on tractor safety, hand tool safety, fire safety, sun safety and more. The children will rotate through all the stations throughout the day. There will also be a PTO (Power Take Off) demonstration.

Registration includes a t-shirt, lunch and a take-home bag with safety materials and samples. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend.

Pre-registration is required. Call Bonnie Popov at 519723-2230 for more information or to register.

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

By Pat Simpson

Come out to Leamington Legion Br. 84 on Saturday, June 28 for an afternoon of fun and comradeship.

The Branch’s Sports Officer has organized a mixed doubles dart tournament. Cost is $5 per person. Registration is at noon and play begins at one. Randy Groundwater, Legion Service Bureau Officer, will visit Branch 84 on July 10 at approximately 12noon. Call the Branch at 519-326-0073 in advance if you wish to talk to him.

The Seniors Dinner to be held Wednesday, July 9 is Christmas in July. Come on out and enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

The Branch Executive for the coming year: Bob McKee – President, SVC Officer, Public Relations Officer, By-laws, Hospital Coordinator; Jim Simpson – Past President, Honours and Awards, Sick and Visitation; Betty Fitzpatrick – 1st Vice President, Seniors; Tim Nantais – 2nd Vice President. The Executive Committee is comprised of: Al Durocher (Building, Housing and Grounds), Tim Harold (Poppy), Richard Howe (Membership), Mabel McKee (Junior Darts), Lynn Gagnon (Youth Education), Diana Reid (Secretary-Treasurer).

The 1951 Prefect that drove around Mosport.

Summer is the time for

day lilies

Day lilies are very forgiving and can be planted any time during the growing season if provided with adequate water during the hot summer months.

Early spring and late summer are the best time for planting. Like hosta, cut back the foliage about 2 to 3 inches in height when splitting or transplanting. This will help the plant to reestablish itself quicker with new growth.

The most important secret to growing a healthy day lily is water. Most varieties can withstand dry conditions and will bounce back.

Fertilize in early spring when the day lilies begin spring growth to ensure larger blooms, and then again in late summer.

Mulching will help the plant to maintain a consistent soil temperature and also help retain moisture.

Most day lilies today are relatively disease free and pest resistant, but insects can sometimes infect your plant. Watch for aphids, spider mites, thrips, and snails or slugs. A quick spray with your hose sprayer and a full percentage of Sunlight soap will solve the problem. If your area is in full distress a spray chemical may be required. Always check with a licensed landscaper for the proper spray application.

Day lilies will multiply in several growing seasons. Once your plant has formed a large clump and the blooms are smaller than the previous year, it is time to split and relocate. Again, early spring or late summer is the best time. Separate the plant by either cutting or pulling the root ball apart into smaller clumps. Use your surplus plants for erosion control along ditch banks or ponds. Naturalize an area with a mixture of all your varieties for summerlong colour with low maintenance.

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Operation Freeze 2014

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is once again teaching kids that getting caught ‘doing the right thing’ this summer can be cool.

Through a partnership with Mac’s Convenience Stores, OPP officers who see young people doing random acts of kindness and exhibiting positive behaviour will be handing out ‘tickets’, which are actually coupons valid for a free Froster beverage at Mac’s.

Operation Freeze 2014 provides law enforcement officials with an additional tool to initiate conversation and promote community awareness. During the upcoming summer months, OPP officers across the province will be presenting thousands of these coupons to kids.

Officers will use Operation Freeze to recognize youth for wearing bicycle helmets; doing good deeds like picking up trash; observing crosswalks and participating in community activities. They can also be used as conversation starters to help establish a rapport with kids in their patrol areas.

Ten Thousand Villages host annual meeting

By Carolyn Reid

On June 16, Ten Thousand Villages board members and other volunteers enjoyed a VIP lunch. This was the board’s annual meeting so a special lunch was planned. Foods (recipes were found from the countries represented) and artifacts were displayed from Vietnam, India and Peru. Foods from Vietnam were spring rolls, a variety of fruits –mambutan, lychee, mango, jackfruit – and Vietnamese chicken wings. From India there was samosa, banana yogurt and green tea. Food from Peru included cold mashed potatoes made with lime juice and oil topped by tuna salad, as well as peanuts, golden berries and coffee.

Volunteers told an artisan story of how their craft item has helped their family and something about the artifacts on display. Ruth Woodsit talked about the ceramics and textiles from Vietnam. Kristina Tiessen told the story of a lady from India who was able to send her 4 children to school. Two daughters are doctors, a son is in computer science, while another son is still in university studying the sciences. Carol Carruthers told the story of a man from Peru who carves and paints gourds.

A short business meeting followed this delightful, informative and nourishing trip to Vietnam, India and Peru. A VIP lunch to remember and no dignitaries involved.

Leamington District Memorial Hospital honoured its student volunteers for their hours of dedicated service during the 20132014 school year with a dinner at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

While students can earn volunteer hours for their community service requirements, most volunteer at the hospital because they have a special interest in pursuing a career in health services.

This year over 30 students from Cardinal Carter Secondary School, Leamington

(Submitted photo)

District Secondary School, UMEI Christian High School and Kingsville District High School participated in the program, which takes place after the school day ends. Students were each presented with a certificate of participation from Jenny Darowski-Melnick, Manager of Volunteer Services, and a small gift in appreciation of their efforts by Maureen Sutherland, President

LDMH Auxiliary.

Marnie Laplante, Maureen’s daughter, was the guest speaker and spoke to the students about her career goals as a future Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. Marnie will be writing her final Board exams next spring and could thus relate to students about the stress of being a student at the end of the school year.

Students from Leamington District Secondary School, Cardinal Carter Secondary School, UMEI Christian High School and Kingsville District High School were honoured at a luncheon hosted by Leamington District Memorial Hospital in appreciation of their volunteer hours during the 2013-2014 school year. Pictured with the student volunteers (seated in front) are Maureen Sutherland (left), President of LDMH Auxiliary, and Jennifer Darowski-Melnick, Manager, Volunteer Services.

Alexandria Jeffers (centre) was recognized at Leamington District Memorial Hospital’s student volunteer dinner for accumulating the most volunteer hours (60.5) between September 2013 and May 2014. On her left is Jennifer Darowski-Melnick, Manager, Volunteer Services, and on the right is Maureen Sutherland, President of LDMH Auxiliary. (Submitted photo)

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Peewees win Harrow tourney

The Knights of Columbus sponsored Leamington Peewee Lakers defended their title as champions of the Harrow Tournament.

Playing the Kingsville Knights on Friday, June 13, Leamington struck early with a walk to Eric Wright, a single by Rowan Massad followed by a triple by Billy Friesen. Friesen scored on a single by David Letkeman, who scored on a wild pitch.

Leamington scored 7 runs in the second, led by a 3-run home run by Jonathan Fehr, a triple by Eric Tavares, doubles by Wright, Brayden Zuidema and Micheal Wiebe. Lakers finished off Kingsville with 9 runs in the fifth highlighted by a grand slam home run by Fehr.

On the mound Fehr pitched 4 innings with Justin Wiebe throwing the final frame. On Saturday morning the Lakers continued their strong hitting, defeating Dresden 14-0. Billy Friesen pitched 4 perfect innings, including 8 strikeouts. Rowan Massad pitched the last inning having 2 strikeouts and a ground out pitcher to first baseman. Saturday afternoon the Lakers tied Essex 7-7 to place first in the round robin play Eric Wright, Andrew Verhaeghe and Zach Penner handled the pitching for Leamington. In the semi-final Sunday morning, Leamington continued their strong hitting, excellent pitching and good defence to beat Tecumseh mixed team 11-1. Jonathan Fehr pitched the complete game for the win.

In the championship game against Essex, who had defeated Port Dover in the semifinal, the Lakers had singles by Massad and Friesen followed by a double by Verhaeghe to produce two runs. Lakers scored three more times in the second inning, one run in each of the third and fourth innings. Lakers scored three more in the fifth, ending the game with a double by Micheal Wiebe.

Billy Friesen pitched a perfect 5 innings recording 12 strikeouts and no walks. In two games Billy did not allow a hit or a walk. He was tournament MVP

Joe O’Neill

In the skills competition on Saturday the Lakers players dominated again this year. Micheal Wiebe won the hitting contest. Eric Tavares won base running. Billy Friesen placed second, with Rowan Massad placing third in throwing for distance and accuracy

Hole-in-One!

Jim Jones (centre) had a hole in one on Monday, June 16th on hole #5 at Erie Shores Golf Course. Witnesses were Rob Flynn (left) and Keith Brown (right).

Leamington Lakers Peewee team won the Harrow Tournament June 13-15. Front row, left to right: David Letkeman, Brayden Zuidema, Micheal Wiebe, Rowan Massad, Eric Wright. Back row: Coach Dietrich Letkeman, Jonathan Fehr, tournament MVP Billy Friesen, Eric Tavares, Manager,

with trophy, Eric Dominguez, Coach Henry Penner, Zach Penner, Justin Wiebe.

CONGRATULATIONS

ANNA ALICIA MATHESON

On your graduation from St. Clair College's Veterinary Technician Program and receiving the “Janet Tuité Royal Canine Veterinary Award of Merit" We are so very proud of you! Mom, Dad, Michaela & Zach, Cheyne and all our furry friends.

Gosh Almighty Look Who’s 90! June 29th

Alvin (Al) Stockwell

Al has 2 daughters, 1 son, 4 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. He’ll be celebrating with family & friends.

For graduating with Distinction from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with honours and thesis. Matthew will start his Masters in September at the University of Western Ontario. Love Mom, Dad, and Davey

CARD OF THANKS

Eleanor Roadhouse

The family of the late Eleanor Roadhouse wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our family, friends and neighbours for all their loving support, acts of kindness, cards, flowers, food, and charitable donations.

We would like to acknowledge the staff of the ICU and the 8th floor at WRH Ouellette campus for their excellent treatment and compassion. Thank you to the staff of Reid Funeral Home for their guidance and professionalism. Thank you to Reverend Derek Parry for the beautiful memorial service; to Bethany Howe and Matthew Burdett for their touching eulogies; to Bradley Howe and Scott Burdett for the caring transport of their grandmother’s urn to her final resting place. Thank you to J.C. Leeson – your music was beautiful. Special thanks to Janette and David Chevalier who were always there when needed.

Our mother’s final celebration of life was beautiful – the visitation and the memorial service were attended by many, a direct reflection of the countless lives she touched.

Pat, Sue and Families

In loving memory of a kind and gentle father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away June 27, 1996

Memories of the one we loved

Still cast their gentle glow, To grace our days and light our paths, Wherever we may go. His memory is a keepsake With which we’ll never part, God has him in His keepingWe have him in our hearts.

Louise and Bob Cornies andFamily

Loving Wife Rose, Children Dan & Deana, Darrin & Jeannie, Debra & James, Granddaughters Haley,Bayleigh, Emily,Jacey

ES 18-hole ladies league plays F

& Ts

CONGRATULATIONS

TAYLOR BECHAMP

Kim & Ray are proud to announce the graduation of their son, Taylor from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree Specialization in Kinesiology.

Taylor will be attending Schulich School of Medicine in London in September.

Love Mom, Dad, Brenden & Katie Way to go Taylor!

In loving memory of PAUL

June 27, 2013

When days are dark and friends are few Dear son how I think of you Friends are friends if they are true I lost my best friend when I lost you.

Lovingly remembered, Mom and Dad

Erie Shores 18 Hole Ladies League played on June 17 with 24 ladies coming out for one of the warmest days of golf so far this season… BEAUTIFUL!

The game last week was an individual game called F & Ts (holes starting with F or T). The flight winners were Debbie Dunmore, Lisa Sawatzky and Mary Hrynewich who tied in their flight, and Muriel Davey.

Four chip-ins were JoAnne Smith (#6), Dorothy Mastronardi (#8), Lieta Vines (#11) and Cheryl Rutgers (#16).

Ladies ball hockey

By Emma Hannigan

In the first game on Monday, June 16, Anthony-Keats Marine took an early lead against Johnston’s Net and Twine with a goal by Andrea Taylor from Brooke Kaiser, but their lead was quickly tied by a goal from Tracey Sample from Trisha Epplett. Kim Grubb scored another for AnthonyKeats, also from Kaiser, in the first period of the game. Mackenzie Higgins from Tammie Brown of Johnston’s scored the only goal in the second, making the final score 2-2.

The second game was battled out between the Car Barn and the Journal with the Journal winning 1-0. The only goal of the game was scored by Anita Van Rooyen from Cindy Osadzuk for the Journal.

County Bridge Results

In loving memory of

May 29, 1961 - June 29, 2013

One year has passed

No one knows our heartache

Only those who have lost can understand

Of the grief that we bear in silence

Life will never be the same

Always in our thoughts

Forever in our hearts

Mom, Deb, Mike and Families

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. June 16: 1st Jack Warmenhoven and Eileen Edwards, 2nd Joyce Bear and Agnes Fraser, 3rd Dorothy McGregor and Marianne Whitehead, 4th Ron Martin and Roy Trowell. Games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. June 18: 1st Dave Derbyshire and Derek Parry, 2nd Bob Branton and Jack Warmenhoven, 3rd Vi Major and Frank Duransky, 4th Sandy Gammie and Joyce Gammie. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m. For further info call 519-738-4939.

MATTHEW WATSON

Bantams one-hit Braves

Leamington Lakers’ Lucas Lamotte started on the mound and combined with Branden Teichroeb and Ryan Wall to throw a one-hitter at the Belle River Braves, defeating them 8-2 in Sun Parlour Bantam league play on Saturday afternoon.

A third inning double was all the Braves could muster as the pitching trio combined to strike out five Belle River batters. Catcher Derrick Antines threw out two consecutive Belle River baserunners trying to steal second in the sixth inning to squash any Braves comeback attempt.

Aidan Massad led the Lakers offensively going three for three at the plate and scoring three runs. Brett Enns and Kameron Wall had two hits each.

The Bantam Lakers travel to LaSalle this weekend to compete in the Ralph Hall/Jack McCart Classic (Bantam Major Division)

Scramble enjoyed by 85 TT seniors

By Bob McLean

Eighty-five enthusiastic Talbot Trail seniors came out on June 17 to enjoy their first scramble of 2014. Although there were warnings of dangerous storms, they were able to play their rounds unencumbered by poor weather. The warm, muggy weather was offset by a very enjoyable breeze.

The hottest round of the day came from T6 G2 as they ignited the course with a sizzling 28 to win 6 golf balls each. This team had the following players: Mike Getty, Vic Reynaert, Jim Pearson, Don Willan and Gerald Rivait.

The second place team, T6 G1, also came in with a dazzling 31 to win 4 golf balls. The participants in this group were Murray Knox, Tom Hyatt, Bob McLean, Bob Lee and Pete Daudlin.

Two teams, T1G3 and T2G2, tied with brilliant 32s. Hadley Pinch won the coin toss to earn his team third place. Shooting a superb 32 to earn 3 golf balls each were Hadley Pinch, Randy Hewey, Dave Dent, Paul Harrison and Eugene Abbruzzese.

Fourth place went to Larry Schmidt, Steve Price, Ron Will, Wayne Zimney and Jim Omstead. Four teams tied with 34s.

The Most Honest team award went to these participants: Homer Vandervecht, Jim Ascott, Steve Haas, Murray Cascadden and Dave Krueger. Each player received two new golf balls. The closest to the pin on #7 was Ray la Pierre whose spectacular shot was only 3.7 m from the pin. Ray earned 3 golf balls for himself and shared $50 with his playing partners: Dave Carter, Dave la Bonte, Mark Story, and Gerry Becigneul. Gerald Rivait apparently rattled the #9 pin with his masterful shot to win T6 G2 another prize. Gerald could have claimed the $100 prize money for a hole in one, but his teammates were delighted to have a 2-foot putt for birdie and to receive $10

each. Gerald also obtained 3 new golf balls for his terrific effort. Dr. Jim Forest made a 10-foot putt on #2 to earn his team the long putt prize. Jim received 3 new balls for himself and also $25 to share with Gord Chadwick, Greg Wood, Pat Hill and John Liddell.

The league’s sweet swinging ‘super senior’ golfer, Linus Bachmeier, won $30 in the draw. Gord Chadwick received a gift card for $25. Bob Reid and Ron Steingart won gift cards worth $20 and $15 respectively.

Thank you to Carl Robinson for donating a box of new golf balls as a prize. Winning 3 balls each were Ron Will, Wayne Zimney, Larry Schmidt and Mac Hyatt.

The course was in superb playing condition thanks to Derek, Robert and Lloyd. Greg Coulter, the club manager and worker with many hats, helped prepare a delicious meal of hamburgers, hot dogs and beans. Head barbecue chef Tom Dunn proved he hasn’t lost his cooking touch. The senior golfers really appreciate Tom volunteering his time and effort for the league. Finally, special thanks to Marcie and Andria who helped quench the thirst and hunger of the senior participants.

Proggers brave the heat

Forty-eight Erie Shores proggers survived the 90º temperature and the windy conditions on June 17. It was a crazy kind of day which will be elaborated on in due course.

In the team game, once again it came down to the last group. There were 3 teams in the running. Team B held steady at -12, while Team C stood at -9 and Team D at -6. Thanks to Bill Slater (Team B). Bill rocked the proggers with a sweet +6 to disappoint the other 2 teams. The elated winners were Dave Wilkinson, Tom Miehl, Orest Hrynewich, Greg Dunmore, Gene Bouliane, Ken Luxford, Gary Alderson, Larry Roberts, Dan McQueen, Ward Hutchins and Bill Slater.

In the skins game only 2 stood out. George Turnbull and Ron Tremblay each pocketed $42. George hit the pin on hole #3 and managed to sink his birdie putt. Ron Tremblay smashed the ball through the wind to get close on #5, the long 200 yard plus par 3.

The best shooters for the day were Jeff Brown at +8, Dan McQueen with +7 and Neil Reimer with +7. Jeff won $20 while Dan and Neil each got $12. Their wives will thank them once the money changes hands.

As for the craziness mentioned earlier, there were a few mishaps. What do Gord Anderson, Jack Martin, Orest Hrynewich, and Ed Schachowskoy have in common? All of them hit the wrong ball. The four that wear corrective lenses need more correction. Ed was misinformed that the ball he played was indeed his. Unfortunately, upon further examination, a mistake had been made. Apologies were extended and all was forgiven.

After George Turnbull’s birdie on #3 his game went on

holiday. He could not sink a putt to save his soul. George now owns the bragging rights of a miserable -12. Unless someone else ties this performance or beats it, George will claim the title. George was not the only one who couldn’t putt. There were numerous putts that dipped into the hole, only to spin out. On this day holes the size of toilet bowls were needed.

Jim Sudds also shared some of the spotlight. Jim has a sore right knee. Jim had an interesting setup where he placed his right foot behind and sort of balanced on his toe, ballerina style. It certainly was no graceful pirouette when he pounded the ball 250 yards into the wind. I thought of doing that but I wanted to keep my groin intact. Lastly, Frank Gow nearly lost his cart and the scorecard into the pond on hole #12. Frank was searching for his misplayed ball. The wind nudged his cart and it started tipping but agile Frank was quick enough to grab it. All the while, Brett Madden, having a splendid game, was screaming, “The card, the card!” Mild mannered Gary Alderson just stood by and watched the antics of our own Laurel and Hardy.

LDSS honours top athletes

By Bryan Jessop

There was plenty to celebrate as the Leamington District Secondary School Lions looked back on the 2013-14 season.

Another season of athletics officially came to an end at LDSS with the annual awards ceremony, held Wednesday, June 11 at the Rhine Danube Club. Major and team awards were declared at the banquet, where coaches, players and volunteers were able to reflect on individual and team seasons of both ups and downs.

“We had a pretty good season in some sports and we’ve got a way to go in others,” said LDSS athletics department head Tony Nurse, who was also one of two coaches for the Lions boys hockey team. “For some teams, there’s some work to do. The teams that had success are looking to build on it. There are also some good, strong Grade 9s and 10s who will be key players in upcoming years.”

The major awards, voted on by coaching staffs, were announced as follows:

• junior girls outstanding athlete — Shannon Fehr;

• junior boys outstanding athlete — Dan Warkentin;

• senior girls outstanding athlete — Jillian Iles;

• senior boys outstanding athlete — Jerell Penales;

• vice principal’s award (sportsmanship and athletics) — Chantal Garrod;

• principal’s award (academics and athletics) — Kaitlin Davie;

• Mary Elizabeth Awrey Memorial Award (outstanding sportsmanship in girls’ athletics) — Monitha Leng;

• Dick Bowen Memorial Award (unsung hero) — Nick Froese;

• coaching recognition award — Mary Kay Gabert. Gabert, a mathematics teacher at LDSS, stepped forward as the teacher-sponsor for the senior boys basketball team, the senior girls basketball team and the girls softball team. She also coaches the Lions’ figure skating team.

The banquet also included the declaration of several team awards, given as follows:

• tennis MVP — Mara Ondjeko;

• golf MVPs — Lauren Reid, Cale Phibbs;

• junior girls basketball, most developed — Emily Wiebe;

• junior girls basketball, MVP — Monitha Leng;

• senior girls basketball, MVPs — Ashley Mallot, Jillian Iles;

• senior boys volleyball, most improved — Eric Koop, Ryan Botham;

• senior boys volleyball, MVPs — Kevin Fehr, Cornie Froese;

• cross country, most dedicated — Chanelle Pinard;

• cross country, MVP — Shannon Fehr;

• football, defensive player of the year — Matt Chamberlain;

• football, offensive player of the year — John Cabral;

• football, most improved — Jared Adams;

• football, lineman of the year — Mostafa Mehry;

• football, special teams — Chris Schultz;

• junior girls volleyball, most spirited — Jordyn and Madison Clark;

• junior girls volleyball, MVP — Morgan Wilms;

• senior girls volleyball, most improved — Filippa Wirmen;

• senior girls volleyball, MVP — Chelsea Kwiatkowski;

• junior boys basketball, best defensive player — Nick Klassen;

• junior boys basketball, MVP — Osmerlin Garcia;

• senior boys basketball, most improved — Majtaba Mehry;

• senior boys basketball, MVP — Nick Froese;

• boys hockey, most dedicated — Kyle Dama;

• boys hockey, MVP — Mike Travis;

• girls hockey, MVPs — Shannon Fehr (junior), Jillian Iles (senior);

• figure skating, MVP — Melissa Phan;

• swimming, MVPs — Taylor Meloche (girls), Joel Kl-

emens (boys);

• badminton MVPs — Danny Meng (junior girls), Monitha Leng (senior girls), Cameron Adams (junior boys), Frank Driedger (senior boys);

(Continued on page 22)

From left to right, Nick Froese (Dick Bowen Memorial Award for unsung hero), Jerell Penales (senior boys outstanding athlete), Dan Warkentin (junior boys outstanding athlete), Monitha Leng (Mary Elizabeth Awrey Memorial Award for outstanding sportsmanship in girls athletics), Shannon Fehr (junior girls outstanding athlete), Jillian Iles (senior girls outstanding athlete) and Chantal Garrod (vice principal’s award) were major award winners during the 2013-14 Leamington District Secondary School athletic awards banquet held Wednesday, June 11 at the Rhine Danube Club. (Contributed photos)

LDSS top athletes

(Continued from page 21)

• girls softball, offensive player of the year — Jillian Iles;

• girls softball, defensive player of the year — Kaitlin Davie;

• boys baseball, most dedicated — Anthony Fehr;

• boys baseball, MVP — Shane Antunes;

• girls soccer, rookie of the year — Shannon Fehr;

• girls soccer, MVP — Megan Puyda;

• boys soccer, MVPs — Cody Kroeker, Christian Santos;

• track and field, most dedicated — Chanelle Pinard (female), Zak Hodgson (male);

• track and field, MVPs — Shannon Fehr (girls), Brayden Klemens (boys).

Team highlights for Lions teams in 2013-14 included an undefeated 11-0 regular season for the senior boys volleyball team, who were defeated in the semifinals by General Amherst. The football team also went undefeated through the regular season at 6-0 before being upset in the semis by Assumption.

Among individual athletes, Shannon Fehr advanced to the OFSAA West regionals in the 3000m, 1500m and 800m races and to OFSAA in cross country. Brayden Klemens advanced in the triple jump and long jump while the 4x100 midget girls relay team also went on to the Western regionals.

Swimming success among LDSS students included a bronze medal for Joel Klemens in the 50m butterfly and for Cody Lavoie, gold in the 100m backstroke and bronze in the 100m individual medley — all at the OFSAA level.

Bad Puns 2, Bad Marketing 0

BRYAN JESSOP

Driving through Leamington over the last few days has left me wondering if I’ve unknowingly slipped through some sort of alternate dimension... you know, like an old Twilight Zone episode where everything seems normal except for one unsettling detail.

Jessop’s Journal

More to the point, I’ve noticed a lot of cars driving about with German flags hanging out of at least one window. Kinda makes me wonder if I’ve slipped into another dimension where we actually LOST World War II and Deutschland had taken over.

Vorstellen, dass (imagine that)!

Applying a much firmer grip on reality, it’s obvious that bandwagoning has run amok as the team favoured to win the Fifa World Cup of Soccer marches on toward the Second Stage — or the ‘preliminary round’ as we North Americans sometimes refer to the set of games prior to the quarterfinals. I suppose Leamington does have a certain population of German lineage, otherwise it wouldn’t have the Rhine Danube Club. Still, I suspect a certain degree of bandwagoning.

Quick, who is the current chancellor of Germany?

If you A) didn’t immediately answer Angela Merkel and B) are rooting for Germany, you’re bandwagoning. Das ist nur, wie ich es sehe (that’s just how I see it). Like every other sport, support for a team based merely on success is nothing new to soccer. Ever overhear a conversation on this side of the pond about the English Premier League? Chances are you’re going to hear about how much someone just loves Manchester United — or “Man U” as they might call them. They’re basically the EPL’s Montreal Canadiens of the late 1970s.

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One thing that always catches me off guard about European soccer leagues is the blatant advertising on their jerseys. The trade off, I’m told, is that fans watching those games on television are not forced to sit through commercial breaks. You can bet that if NHL, NBA, MLB or NFL teams started wearing ads all over their shirts, we’d STILL sit through lengthy commercial breaks.

Visit the website www.leamington.ca/Recreation and link to the Summer Activity Guide for all the detailed info and get yourself and your family enrolled in Summer programs!

Canada Day Fireworks! Tues. July 1 at 10:05 p.m. at Seacliff Park. Live entertainment starting at 7:00 p.m. in the park. See www.leamington.ca for road closure information.

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Home Alone Training Course for ages 9-13 years, Sat. July 5, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Babysitter Red Cross Training Course for ages 11-15 years. Thurs. July 17, 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.

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Samsung is riding the

World Cup wave with a new advertising promotion called Football Will Save The Planet. In it, the world’s best soccer players are recruited to answer a challenge from aliens. This team must defeat said aliens at a game of soccer to save the planet from these galactic invaders. I couldn’t stomach the entire commercial. Ever watch a TV ad from the ‘70s or ‘80s on YouTube and laugh aloud while wondering how we could have been lured by such a cheesy sales pitch (please forgive the pun)? That’ll be Football Will Save The Planet in, well, a LOT less than 30 years. I couldn’t even get far enough to find out what the aliens look like.

“Who will save Samsung from lame marketing ploys?” is a question that comes to my mind. If it had been Hockey Will Save The Planet, it would have been just as weak. In this commercial (or whatever it’s supposed to be), the world’s best players are recruited by a couple CIA-looking suits, one by one. I’m not sure if these actors are actual soccer stars or just actors. What doesn’t help the plotline is that some of them are engaged in contests of boxing, darts and volleyball when being approached by these recruiters.

That’s not to say soccer (yup, always going to call it soccer no matter how many cappuccino-swilling, pseudo-intellectual hipsters tell me it’s “football”) doesn’t have a global impact. There’s no other sport on Earth that’s anywhere near as popular on an international level. During World War I, British and German soldiers were known to emerge from their trenches during brief ceasefires and engage in a soccer game or two, much to the displeasure of their respective commanding officers.

Wouldn’t it be great if international conflict could be solved with sporting events? Avoiding the senseless loss of life would be wonderful, even if it meant NOBODY would be speaking English by now. If England’s current performance in Rio is any indication of how good they were from 1914 to 1918 and 1939 to 1945 and we DID live in a world where boundary disputes were settled with soccer, we’d all be wearing lederhosen and listening to polka. And the French would be laughing about how often they’ve defeated the British (who haven’t won the Cup since 1966 — there you go, Leafs fans!).

Talk about a Twilight Zone episode!

Truth be told, most North Americans don’t have a lot of patience for sports with so little scoring. I’ll admit that I’m baffled by how many scoreless draws there are in a game with such massive nets and very brief stoppages of play. Yet at the same time, minor soccer registration numbers seem to know no limit while many communities struggle to scrape up enough players for travel hockey and/or baseball teams.

Obviously, cost is a factor. Soccer is cheap to sign up for and the equipment list is a short one. At the purely recreational level, you don’t even need a ball. Anything that’s round and doesn’t break the bones in your feet when you kick it will do the job. Makeshift nets require a little more imagination — if you’re lucky enough to find two pairs of trees or fence posts that are the right distance from one another, all the power to you.

Anyway, looks like all eyes will be on Brazil for another few weeks. That’s right hipsters, I spell Brazil with a ‘z’ instead of an ‘s’. Deal with it. In Germany, our country is spelt ‘Kanada’ and you don’t hear any Canucks whining about that. Our bandwagoning soccer fans might even embrace it as a novelty of sorts.

Personally, I don’t think the black, red and yellow are a shoe in. If someone had asked me if I think another team in their pool could hold them to a draw, I’d have said “It’s probably Ghana happen.”

Laker Mosquitoes

go 2-1 on weekend

The Leamington Lakers Mosquito travel team, sponsored by Harder’s Heating & Cooling, started their weekend off June 13th against a tough opponent in the Windsor Stars. Although the boys battled hard, the team from Windsor just seemed to hit the ball in the right spot all night and the Lakers lost 16-6.

The game was highlighted by Spencer Bergen’s home run over the fence on diamond one, the first to do so since 2009 when Tyler Wall did it as a Mosquito.

On Sat. June 14 the boys travelled to Chatham and this game was never in doubt. The Lakers put up 5 in the first inning and cruised to a 15-6 victory over the host team.

On Sunday the team knew they would be in for a tough one against the hard throwing team from Belle River, but on this day Conner Bergen brought his ‘A’ game to the mound, throwing 4 innings of shutout baseball.

Inspired by this, the team in red and white put on a hitting clinic and engineered an 11-1 mercy of the visiting Braves with Brandon Friesen leading the way with a double and deep triple to the fence in CF, while Thomas Jennings and Kanaan Gale both contributed 2 for 2 performances with a couple of two-baggers. Spencer Bergen, Alex Jadishcke and Austin Neufeld all continued to swing hot bats and crossed the plate six times for the home team.

Erie Shores senior golf

Monday, June 23 saw 63 golfers out for 18 holes of golf. This is the most that have been out so far this year with 4 new golfers signing up to play. Everyone enjoyed the day as most of the golfers played their rounds in less than 4 hours.

The duck family with 7 cute little ducklings are doing well; you may have spotted them around the pond at #10 hole. Also 2 deer and some wild turkeys were spotted. It’s awesome to enjoy a round of golf with nature all around you.

Dave Wilkinson may have had the shot of the day as he chipped in from the trap on #13 for a birdie 2 net 1. Willy Patkau also chipped in on #12 for a par 4 net 3. Wayne Quinn finally failed to get on the prize table so hopefully he’ll show up again next week. Ron Thiesson shot an actual 72 and was actually kidded by his partners for not being able to shoot par for the course. Great shooting, Ron. Also, if anyone would like to take putting lessons from Pat Amicone you may have to stand in line as Pat made 3 or 4 putts around the 30 foot range. Great putting, Pat.

Following are the final results:

Fifty-fifty draw winners were Gord Anderson $18 and Ken Luxford $13.

Closest to the pin on #3 and also on #16 was Gary McRae (what a hog – great shooting, Gary).

Longest putt on #8 O’rest Hrynewich and on #13 Ed Schachowskoy.

1st place team with $12 each - Fred Klassen, Bob Sinclair, Pat Amicone and Bill Ward.

2nd place team with $9

Seng’s Martial Arts compete at open karate tournament

each - Gary Alderson, Bill Stackpoole, Frank Mazzara and Barry Power.

3rd and 4th place teams tied with $5 each - Ken Luxford, Dave Wilkinson, Tom Bondy, Barry Miller and also Heinz Kosempel, Bob Sutherland, Terry Bee and Will Patkau.

Make sure you sign up by Thursday for next week. You are welcome to bring a guest or guests along for Monday, June 30, 8 a.m. shotgun start.

Seng’s Martial Arts of Ruthven participated in the Windsor Open Karate Championship tournament on June 7 at the University of Windsor. There were 23 competitors from the Ruthven school vying for medals in the Isshin-ryū style of karate. The following are the local medalists in point sparring and kata (forms) in the various age groups.

River Balazsy (Sensei): 2nd point sparring.

Dylan Blay: 3rd point sparring, 2nd kata.

Zander Boughazale: 3rd point sparring, 3rd kata.

Zayne Boughazale: 1st point sparring, 1st kata.

Leland Danckaert: 3rd point sparring, 3rd kata.

Liam Froese: 3rd point sparring, 3rd kata.

Josh Garton: 3rd point sparring, 3rd kata.

Noah Garton: 2nd point sparring.

Royal Kumar: 2nd point sparring.

Ryan Terron: 3rd point

sparring.

Kaci Trothen: 1st point sparring, 3rd kata.

Frank Van Paassen: 3rd kata.

Joyce Van Paassen: 2nd point sparring, 3rd kata.

Robin Van Paassen: 3rd point sparring, 3rd kata.

Drennan Vince: 3rd point sparring, 3rd kata.

Grayson Vince: 3rd point sparring.

Reagan Woodiwiss: 2nd point sparring.

Other competitors from the Ruthven martial arts school were Billy BaThain, Zoey Boughazale, Anthony Policella, Kasey Schooley, Logan Terron (Sensei), and Bart Van Paassen. Sensei Chet Seng and Sensei Chad Seng were judges at the event.

The Leamington Triathlon Committee would like to extend thanks to all who helped to make the 2014 Leamington Triathlon Weekend another great success. Many of the approximately 300 competitors came from outside Windsor and Essex County along with many local participants to take part in this event!

In particular, in keeping our athletes safe we would like to thank the residents and businesses along the race routes for their patience while the event was underway.

We would also like to thank the many volunteers who performed the duties, large and small, required to make an event like this run smoothly. We always receive positive feedback from competitors about our smiling, cheering volunteers!

Students from Seng’s Martial Arts participated at the Windsor Open Karate Championship. Front row, left to right: Raegan Woodiwiss, Leland Danckaert, Frank Van Paassen, Zoey Boughazale, Grayson Vince, Kasey Schooley, Dylan Blay. Middle row: Drennan Vince, Kaci Trothen, Bart Van Paassen, Zayne Boughazale, Zander Boughazale, Noah Garton. Back row: Sensei Chad Seng, Robin Van Paassen, Joyce Van Paassen, Sensei River Balazsy, Josh Garton, Ryan Terron. Absent from photo: Billy BaThain, Meagan Earl, Liam Froese, Royal Kumar, Anthony Policella, Sensei Chet Seng, Sensei Logan Terron. (Meagan Earl photo)

Cougars host athletic banquet

By Bryan Jessop

Another school year of medals, championships and a few tough losses both on and off the playing surface were again featured during the annual Cardinal Carter athletic awards banquet.

This year’s event took place Tuesday, June 10 at Colasanti’s. The banquet paid tribute to rookie, senior and graduating athletes as well as the coaches and volunteers who made three seasons of competition possible. Multi-team coach and Cardinal Carter teacher Mark Renaud presented awards along with other school staff members/coaches. More than 60 team awards were announced in addition to student athletes who earned memo-

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rial awards, school letters and other accolades.

One of the toughest decisions this year was selecting the recipient of the Luc McFadden Memorial Award For Dedication to Football for a graduating player who will continue to play the game throughout his post-secondary education. For the past 11 years, the award has included $1,000 donated to the recipient from the McFadden family.

“This year was probably the hardest year to pick the winner because there were literally at least eight candidates that I can think of,” said Renaud, who undertook the decision process along with senior football coaches Chris Church and Mark Ficon. “There was no easy answer.”

For the 2013 season, the trio of coaches selected Andrew Valle.

Based on a points system, several Cougar athletes also earned Minor C, Major C, Blue and Grey awards as follows:

• Minor C, badminton — Cassandra Colaizzi, Amanda Ingratta, Josh Elias, Sheldon Foldesi, Bruno Milos, Dillon St. Bernard, Austin Thompson;

• Minor C, basketball — Devin Garganta, Bobby Gould, Chris Tannous, Sheldon Foldesi, Alex Goncalves;

• Minor C, cross country — Amy Zuccato;

• Minor C, football — Zach Benson, Josh Bosse, Mitch Grant, Noah Nassif, Joe Slikboer, Chris Tannous, Josh Van Roie, Ethan Woelk;

• Minor C, hockey — Noah Nassif;

• Minor C, soccer — Charles Impens, Dennica Mucci, Amy Zuccato, Chris Dias;

• Minor C, softball — Amanda Ingratta, Renee Rocheleau, Raeanne Lapain;

• Minor C, tennis — Daniel DiGrandi;

• Minor C, track — Amy Zuccato;

• Minor C, volleyball — Josh Elias, Amanda Ingratta, Nadine Badour, Sheldon Foldesi, Alex Goncalves, Raeanne Lapain,

Kristin Luyten, Dillon St. Bernard, Amy Zuccato, Evan Nash.

• Major C, badminton — Anthony Tannous, Anna Najem;

• Major C, basketball — Sean Nikou;

• Major C, golf — Devan Schulert;

• Major C, football — Steven Dunn, Matteo DelBracco, Austin Bento;

• Major C, softball — Sarah Vezina;

• Major C, volleyball — Matt Azar, Lucas Santos, Nicole Youssef, Anthony Tannous, Charles Impens;

• Major C, wrestling — John Paul Jacobs;

• Major C, soccer — Andrew Valle.

• Grey awards — Adam Slikboer, Chris Dias, Bobby Gould, Louie Khalil, Anthony Tannous, Martin Varela, Josh Elias, Sheldon Foldesi, Alex Goncalves, Dilon St. Bernard, Noah Nassif, Chris Tannous, Anna Najem, Nicole Youssef, Austin Bento, Mike Dos Santos;

• Blue awards — Matteo Del Bracco, Amanda Ingratta, Lucas Santos, Amy Zuccato, Charles Impens. Team and memorial awards were presented to the following recipients:

• junior football defensive MVP — Kyle Jennings;

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• junior football offensive MVP — Cody Rankin;

• junior football team MVP — Daniel Metcalfe;

• junior football lineman of the year — C.J. Church;

• senior football defensive MVP — Adam Slikboer;

• senior football offensive MVP — Andrew Valle;

• senior football team MVP

— Matteo Del Bracco;

• senior football lineman of the year — Jacob Benson; (Continued on page 25)

Kiana Garganta and Louise Lapain were awarded co-winners of the junior girls basketball MVP award while Marlee LaSala earned the team’s coach’s award during the annual Cardinal Carter athletics award at Colasanti’s Tuesday, June 10.

Martin Varela presents a helmet signed by the players of the Cardinal Carter senior football team to coach Mark Ficon, who will be leaving Cardinal Carter to become a department head of St. Anne Catholic High School in Windsor. The presentation was made during the annual Cardinal Carter athletic awards banquet, held Tuesday, June 10 at Colasanti’s.

Cougars athletic banquet

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• Luke McFadden Memorial Award — Andrew Valle;

• junior girls basketball MVP — Kiana Garganta, Louise Lapain

• junior boys basketball MVP — Arop Plaek Deng;

• junior boys basketball coach’s award — Dante Figliomeni;

• senior boys basketball coach’s award — Sheldon Foldesi;

• senior boys basketball MVP — Alex Goncalves;

• senior girls soccer MVP — Chantel Mendes;

• senior girls soccer coach’s award — Cristina Pearce;

• junior girls basketball coach’s award — Marlee LaSala;

• senior boys soccer MVP — Lucas Santos;

• senior boys soccer coach’s award — Devin Omar;

• senior boys soccer MVP — Chris Dias;

• wrestling coach’s award — J.P. Jacobs;

• outstanding male wrestler — Anthony Valle;

• outstanding female wrestler — Martha Lapain;

• outstanding golfer — Devan Schulert;

• outstanding performance in cross country — Chelsea Salter;

• most improved athlete in cross country — Katie Zuccato;

• junior boys volleyball MVP — Dante Figliomeni;

• junior boys volleyball coach’s award — Arop Plaek Deng;

• senior boys volleyball MVP — Branden McKeen;

• senior boys volleyball coach’s award — Sheldon Foldesi;

• junior girls volleyball MVP — Lauren Youssef;

• junior girls volleyball coach’s award — Amber Martinho;

• senior girls volleyball MVP — Raeanne Lapain;

• senior girls volleyball coach’s award — Nicole Youssef;

• outstanding performance by a junior badminton player — Peter Najem;

• outstanding performance by a senior badminton player — Amanda Ingratta;

• outstanding performance by a tennis team member — Lauren Youssef;

• tennis team coach’s award — Michael Saad;

• Stephanie Festa Memorial Award — Nicole Youssef;

• Paul Trad Memorial Award — Branden McKeen;

• boys hockey team MVP — Daniel Metcalfe;

• boys hockey team coach’s award — Anthony Tannous;

• boys hockey team rookie of the year — Noah Fuerth;

• girls hockey team MVP — Sydney Dries;

• girls hockey team most improved — Angelica Ouellette;

• outstanding performance by a track and field member — Chelsea Salter;

• boys baseball team MVP — Daniel Metcalfe;

• boys baseball team coach’s award — Liam Bergeron;

• girls softball team MVP — Amanda Ingratta;

• girls softball team outstanding defensive player — Chelsea Salter;

• outstanding athlete, senior male — Andrew Valle;

• outstanding athlete, junior female — Chelsea Salter;

• outstanding athlete, senior female — Amanda Ingratta;

• outstanding athlete, junior male — Daniel Metcalfe;

• outstanding student athlete, senior female — Amy Zuccato;

• outstanding student athlete, senior male — Sheldon Foldesi;

• outstanding student athlete, junior female — Katie Zuccato;

• outstanding student athlete, junior male — Noah Fuerth;

• track and field coach’s award — Amy Zuccato;

• boys baseball team rookie of the year — Aidan Massad;

• girls softball team coach’s award — Renee Rocheleau;

• senior girls soccer rookie of the year — Anna Najem.

Landmark events and achievements were also discussed during the banquet, including the Cougars’ senior football team catching its first-ever SWOSSAA title against the Wallaceburg Tartans.

The school also paid trib-

ute to staff members who will be moving on, including vice principal Jim Kittl and teacher/senior football coach Mark Ficon. Ficon is leaving Cardinal Carter to become an department head at St. Anne Catholic High School.

“It’ll be our loss and St. Anne’s gain,” Renaud noted.

Chelsea Salter and Katie Zuccato were awarded the outstanding performance and most improved athlete awards respectively in cross country during the Cardinal Carter athletic awards.

Mark Renaud presents the Luc McFadden Memorial Award for dedication to football to Andrew Valle during the annual Cardinal Carter athletic awards banquet.

Cougars junior girls volleyball coach Lisa Hedges presents the team MVP award to Lauren Youssef during the Cardinal Carter athletic awards banquet.

Cougars junior football head coach Mark Renaud (far left) and manager/assistant Wes McDowell (far right) present team awards to Cody Rankin (offensive MVP), Daniel Metcalfe (team MVP), C.J. Church (lineman of the year) and Kyle Jennings (defensive MVP).

Triathlon weekend

a success

By Bryan Jessop

Numbers were down but the spirit of competition was not for the annual Leamington Triathlon Weekend.

As in past years, the two-day event began with Kids of Steel triathlons and shorter-length adult Do-A-Du (duathlon) and TryA-Tri (triathlon) individual races and relays. These competitions were again hosted by the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, on Saturday, June 14. Saturday’s events included about 150 total entries. Like the longer races geared toward adults on Sunday, the Kids Of Steel competitions were divided into age groups.

The KOS events however were of various distances, with older groups swimming, cycling and sprinting lengthier courses. Kids of Steel, Do-A-Du and Try-A-Tri winners were declared as follows:

• KOS, 6-7 girls — Addison Pollard (Harrow), 10:24;

• KOS, 6-7 boys — Nathan Shields (Novi, Mich.), 9:55;

• KOS, 8-9 girls — Olivia Corazza (LaSalle), 21:22;

• KOS, 8-9 boys — Gioncarlo Rauti (LaSalle), 22:10;

• KOS, 10-11 girls — Genevieve Sasseville (Chatham), 26:23;

• KOS, 10-11 boys — Massimo Corlett (Leamington), 31:36;

• KOS, 12-13 girls — Amber Patten (Windsor), 41:36;

• KOS, 12-13 boys — Jaxon Konrad (Guelph), 43:23;

• KOS, 14-15 girls — Natalie Korac (LaSalle), 51:04;

• KOS, 14-15 boys — Zak Hodgson (Leamington), 55:11;

• Do-A-Du females — Christine Hopper (Wheatley), 38:43;

• Do-A-Du males — Keith Tapp (London), 39:53;

• Try-A-Tri females — Trella Garcia (Wheatley), 36:42;

• Try-A-Tri males — Donny Church, 35:27;

• Do-A-Du relay — Fire Starters (Leamington), 38:40;

• Try-A-Tri relay — Team Rip and Dip (Wheatley), 30:20.

The five Saturday events were followed by six more starting and ending near the Leamington harbour Sunday. A sum of about 150 entries took part in this year’s Sunday races, down from about 230 last year. Ben Balkwill, co-chair of the Leamington Triathlon Weekend organizing committee along with Chad Jeffery, explained that the reduced numbers could be explained with two reasons. First, he noted, the excessively long and harsh winter of 2013-14 compromised the training regiments of most athletes, discouraging some from participating this year. Secondly, this year’s sprint triathlon and duathlon competitions were not sanctioned as provincial championships or international qualifiers as they have been in previous years. This year, races in Belle River have been designated with Ontario titles and international qualification.

“We were really just lucky to host those events over the past few years,” Balkwill explained.

This year’s event was subject to a sort of rebranding, with the 11 categories all fitting under the Leamington Triathlon Weekend moniker.

“It’s not just the Tomatoman anymore,” Balkwill said. “It’s an entire race weekend. Tomatoman is just one piece of the puzzle.”

As in previous years, swimmers were monitored for signs of trouble by the Windsor Kayaking Club while the Windsor Paramedic Bike Patrol and Ontario Provincial Police ensured there were no problems on dry land. A group of about 50 volunteers contributed to the smooth operation of this year’s LTW, where the preparation process began almost immediately following last year’s races and ramped up over the past three to four weeks.

In direct contrast to the past two years, weather was exceptionally cooperative for the 29th year of the event.

“It’s been a great day,” Balkwill said of the Sunday races as the weekend wrapped up. “There were

The

and seven-year-old division. Saturday also included the Du-A-Du and Try-A-Tri individual and relay races, bringing in a total of about 150 athletes of all ages Saturday.

lots of successful finishers and the weather was perfect. Our sponsors really came through for us again this year too.”

Thirty-two sponsors provided support through food and beverage donations for swimmers and runners, an element of the event that continually appeals to out-of-town participants.

“Local greenhouses come forward with an enormous amount of produce,” said Balkwill. “A lot of people from around Toronto love it — they don’t have access to anything like this at home.”

Winners of each category from Sunday’s races were as follows:

• Tomatoman Sprint Triathlon, women — Trella Garcia (19 and under), 1:27.09; Emily Potvin (20-24), 1:18.09; Katie Hicks (25-29), 1:16.25; Laura Clark (30-34), 1:13.29; Natalie Morse (35-39), 1:21:03; Kirstie Kniaziew (40-44 and overall female winner), 1:06.58; Christine Miroslavich (45-49), 1:40.01; Cynthia Aukema (50-54), 1:24.12; Helen Robertson (55-59), 1:36.21; Pauline Kniaziew (6569), 1:40.22.

• Tomatoman Sprint Triathlon, men — Alex Warren (19 and under), 1:07:13; Chris Balestrini (20-24 and overall male winner), 1:01.45; Nicholas Potvin (25-29), 1:19.13; Matt Gervais (30-34), 1:01.59; Anthony Grossi (3539), 1:06.10; Thom Burberry (40-44), 1:09.27; Keith Authier (45-49), 1:21.44; Scott Craig (50-54), 1:18.42; Bob Grondin (55-59), 1:23.09; Richard Kniaziew (6569), 1:25.47.

• Tomatoman Sprint Duathlon, women — Meghan Howell (2024), 1:21.43; Stephanie Moracci (30-34), 1:13.21; Kelly Grossi (35-39 and overall female winner), 1:06.52; Alison Zilli (40-44), 1:20.06; Rachelle Leonard (45-49), 1:13.45; Liz Wiebe (50-54), 1:24.33; Renee Hartford (55-59), 1:15.32; Linda Penner (65-69), 1:32.59.

• Tomatoman Sprint Duathlon, men — Forest Frair (20-24), 1:24.12; David Ownes (30-34), 1:12.50; Steve Benko (35-39), 1:04.54; Daryl Flacks (40-44 and overall male winner), 1:02.03; Bret Mucci (45-49), 1:03.28; Larry Mullins (50-54), 1:08.56; Michael Wilson (55-59), 1:15.48.

• Tomatoman Sprint Triathlon Relay — TriForFun, 1:16.00.

• Tomatoman Sprint Duathlon Relay — Never Too Old to Have Fun, 1:34.27.

• Tomatoman 1.5k open water swim, women — Samantha Maybee (40-44), 31:47; Tricia McNorton (35-39), 34:13.

• Tomatoman 3.0k open water swim, women — Jennifer Fox (35-39), 1:19.01; Allison Ware (19 and under), 1:19.01.

• Tomatoman 3.0k open water swim, men — Jared Plancke (19 and under), 48:58; Les Chortos (55-59), 1:27.53.

All triathletes started with a 750m swim, followed by a 20km bike route and a 5km run. Duathlon entries started with a 2.5km run followed by a 20km bike route and a 5km run. For the remaining results of each category and event, visit www.chiptimeresults.com

Taylor Insley of Leamington approaches the Kids Of Steel finish line Saturday, June 14. Avery Hopper of Wheatley approaches the Kids Of Steel finish line Saturday, June 14.

annual Lemaington Triathlon Weekend began Saturday at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex with the Kids Of Steel competitions in the six-

David Hopton leads Alex Warren and Matt Gervais as the three make their way into the cycling transition area for the 29th annual Leamington Tomatoman Triathlon.

From left to right, Laura Clark, Kirstie Kniaziew and Sheri Mazzella finished second, first and third overall respectively in the 29th annual Leamington Tomatoman Triathlon female category.

From left to right, Matt Gervais, Chris Balestrini and David Hopton were second, first and third overall respectively in the 29th annual Leamington Tomatoman Triathlon. Balestrini finished 15th in the swim, but was first in both the cycling and running portions of the event.

Laura Clark (left) and Katie Hicks transition through the cycling starting area of the 29th annual Leamington Tomatoman Triathlon

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The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Economic Development Officer

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MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CHARGES

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 14th, 2014 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building to consider the proposed development charges under the provisions of Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. The purpose of the public meeting is to present and obtain public input on the proposed development charges by-law and underlying background study.

Municipalities may by by-law impose development charges against land to pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services arising from development of the area to which the by-law applies. The by-law affects the entire area within the Municipality of Leamington.

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Claims against the Estate of Eleonora Lamos, of Leamington (d.o.d 03/06/14) must be filed with the undersigned on or before 07/15/14. Thereafter, the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims then filed.

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